单元质量检测（一） Growing up
（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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman doing？
A.Making a suggestion. B.Making a decision. C.Asking for directions.
2.What time does the BBC news end？
A.At 6：30. B.At 7：00. C.At 7：30.
3.Who is probably the man？
A.Tom’s boss. B.Tom’s doctor. C.The woman’s doctor.
4.What will the man do next Monday morning？
A.See his manager off at the airport.
B.Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C.Go to New York with his manager.
5.What does the woman suggest？
A.Buying a house. B.Selling a house. C.Renting a house.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the conversation take place？
A.In the library. B.In the classroom. C.In the teacher’s office.
7.What will be left on the board？
A.The new words. B.The new drills. C.The drills and examples.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Who are the two speakers？
A.A couple. B.Old friends. C.New neighbours.
9.What is the man doing？
A.Returning something. B.Settling a business. C.Lending a ladder to someone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How will the speakers go to New York？
A.By air. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
11.Why are the speakers making the trip？
A.On business. B.For shopping. C.To school.
12.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Driver and passenger. B.Husband and wife. C.Fellow workers.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where does this conversation probably take place？
A.In a restaurant. B.In an office. C.In a factory.
14.What does John do now？
A.He’s a trainer. B.He’s a tour guide. C.He’s a college student.
15.How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A.10，500. B.12，000. C.15，000.
16.How many people will the woman hire？
A.Four. B.Three. C.Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A.Waiting on tables. B.Having dinner. C.Selling food.
18.What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A.Everyone must get out of the building.
B.Everyone had to stay where they were.
C.There was no more food and vegetables.
19.Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A.To let others get out first. B.To help an elderly woman. C.To get her purse back.
20.What did the police find out？
A.There was a bomb. B.There was no danger. C.There was an alarm clock.
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
Here come four most popular clubs in our school！ Join us， and we will help you to find your own shining points， lead you to find beauty and to create beauty， and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10－16 members from Grades 5 to 8 and practice twice weekly.
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10－12 members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Wednesday）.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their lives. The club will be available to 10－16 members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Tuesday）.
Media Club
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8－12 members from Grades 6 to 12 and meet once weekly （Monday）.
21.Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits？
A.Basketball Club. B.Public Speaking Club.
C.Yoga Club. D.Media Club.
22.What will club members do at the Media Club？
A.Set up a school radio. B.Write imaginary stories.
C.Learn public speaking skills. D.Interview teachers and students.
23.Where can the text be found？
A.In a school introduction. B.In a research paper.
C.In a history textbook. D.In a guidebook.
B
A team of students in the Netherlands have designed and built a solid car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car， called Stella Terra， is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.
Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working on solar-powered cars for years. But last year， 30 students， known as Solar Team Eindhoven， took a year off to work on developing an off-road solar-powered car.
To bring a highly efficient （有效的） solar-powered car closer to reality， the team designed the entire car， from top to bottom. The car generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels （板） on top， which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels， by contrast， are only about 20% efficient， meaning a waste of about 80% of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2，600 pounds， the car has a top speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On the bottom， they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that comes when driving over uneven surfaces.
The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available to the team， so they took the car on its biggest test drive across Morocco， where the car had to weather through forests and dry riverbeds， across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths. The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a charging station.
“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager. The team take pride in their car， but they won’t be upset if car companies start to copy their ideas. In fact， they hope Stella Terra will inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their success， the students think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before car companies are able to build a similar car.
24.What’s the purpose of mentioning the data in Paragraph 3？
A.To highlight the development of cars. B.To explain the car’s complex structure.
C.To clarify problems with other solar panels. D.To demonstrate the car’s good performance.
25.Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing？
A.It’s a thinly populated place. B.It enjoys a pleasant climate.
C.Its landforms meet test requirements. D.It has convenient transportation.
26.How did Wisse Bos sound about their car？
A.Disturbed. B.Shocked.
C.Excited. D.Awkward.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.An Adventurous Trip
B.The Future of Electric Cars
C.Stella Terra： the First Eco-friendly Vehicle
D.Students Create Lasting Solar-Powered Car
C
When I first met Nao Junior， he was in his 40s and one of only nine members of his Indigenous （土著的） group， Great Andamanese， who still spoke the idiom of his ancestors. As a language specialist， I had researched more than 80 Indian languages. I was on the islands to document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.
Words in this language consisted of two classes： free and bound. The free words were all nouns that referred to the environment and its inhabitants， such as ra for “pig”. They could occur alone. The bound words were nouns， verbs， adjectives and adverbs that always existed with markers indicating a relation to other objects， events or states. The markers came from seven zones of the body and were attached to a root word to describe concepts such as “inside”“outside”“upper” and “lower”. For example， the morpheme （词素） er-， which qualified most anything having to do with an outer body part， could be stuck to -cho to yield ercho， meaning “head”.
Just as a head， a bound word， could not conceptually exist on its own， the mode and effect of an action could not be divided from the verb describing the action. Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing， mainly with a bow and arrow. Thus， the root word shile， meaning “to aim”， had several versions： utshile， to aim from above； arashile， to aim from a distance； and eshile， aiming to make a hole with a sharp object.
The studies established that the language seems to be truly old in origin. In a multistage process of development， words describing diverse body parts had changed into morphemes referring to different zones and combined with content words to yield meaning. The structure alone provides an insight into an ancient worldview in which the macrocosm （宏观世界） reflects the microcosm， and everything that is or that happens inseparably connects to everything else.
28.What is the purpose of the author’s stay on the islands？
A.To meet with an old friend. B.To teach Indigenous idioms.
C.To record an ancient language. D.To trace her ancestors.
29.Which of the following best explains “Aim at a pig’s head from afar” in Great Andamanese？
A.Arashile ra ercho. B.Arashile ercho.
C.Eshile ercho. D.Eshile ra ercho.
30.What can we infer from the verbs in Great Andamanese？
A.A verb could describe more than one action.
B.Some of the verbs could be used on their own.
C.The locals probably live off seafood and meat.
D.The tools used in people’s daily lives are diverse.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about？
A.Great Andamanese is the origin of multiple languages.
B.Great Andamanese is a doorway to the ancient wisdom.
C.Great Andamanese tells the development of the community.
D.Human body shapes Great Andamanese’s unique worldview.
D
Why do we find ugly animals so attractive？ And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute？
Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz， human attraction to infantile （婴儿的） features， such as big eyes， large heads and soft bodies， is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children， guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish， pugs， aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior， attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”， says Marta Borgi， a researcher.
Ugly animals often have other value — some， like the blobfish or the naked mole rat， live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer， heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their lives in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in， they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias （偏见） which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession （痴迷） with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable，” says Rowena Packer， a lecturer of animal behavior. “This is partly driven by social media， with many celebrities （名人） and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram，” she says.
But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed， because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties， repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile， we might want to reconsider our obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
32.According to Konrad Lorenz， what features in animals are attractive to humans？
A.Shiny colors. B.Big eyes and large heads.
C.Unusual body shapes. D.Soft fur and large faces.
33.What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Valued. B.Reconsidered.
C.Ignored. D.Misunderstood.
34.How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute animals？
A.By leading different cultures.
B.By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C.By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D.By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
35.What is the text mainly about？
A.How ugly animals adapt to the wild. B.Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C.Why lovely animals attract humans. D.How we handle animals’ health problems.
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。
Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many people face in today’s fast-paced world. Achieving this balance can lead to a happier， more fulfilling life. 36 Here’s an exercise you can do to help find that balance.
First， on a piece of paper， write down “Work Responsibilities”. 37 List your current job responsibilities， projects you’re working on， and upcoming deadlines. Be as detailed as possible to have a clear picture of your workload.
Next， on a second sheet， write “Personal Goals and Activities”. Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time. 38 This could include hobbies， time with family and friends， or personal health goals. Remember， these activities are crucial for your well-being.
On a third sheet， label it “Time Management”. Here， draft a weekly schedule， allocating time for both work and personal activities. 39 This exercise will help you visualize how much time you spend on work versus personal life and where adjustments might be needed.
Lastly， reflect on the balance between your work and personal life. 40 Consider whether you need to delegate tasks at work or cut down on certain activities to make more time for personal pursuits. Remember， it’s about quality， not just quantity.
A.Include everything from exercise to relaxation， to hobbies and socializing.
B.Balance doesn’t mean equal hours for each， but rather a satisfying proportion.
C.Then see if you are spending enough time on things that matter to you.
D.It’s essential to recognize the need for a personal life outside of work.
E.The key is to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
F.This will help you understand where your time goes each week.
G.Make sure to include any regular commitments or weekly tasks.
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。
Being jobless for the last three months， I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his 41 to a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I have moved from a spacious apartment to a small one in order to 42 my living expenses. My wife has suffered stress. On top of that， my father-in-law 43 a week ago， which has added fuel to the fire， 44 our family into a more terrible state.
In these circumstances I have two mental 45 ： either to feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind， or 46 my negative thoughts with super self-confidence and consistency， and keep applying for new jobs with a positive attitude.
I choose the second option for I believe that the pain I am suffering today will build up my 47 . My strength will then increase my confidence and make me 48 one day. I understand that good and bad stages are part of life. Good times make me happy， while bad times 49 the “inner” me.
Two months later， 50 ， I have finally landed an exciting job with a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress 51 the death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good school for the admissions for the new academic year were still 52 ！
As I am back on the track of normal life， I can definitely say that the most important things that helped me 53 the crisis were my consistent character of patience， and 54 attitude towards life. So， I highly recommend taking the same attitude towards life 55 you are trapped in any of such situations.
41.A.admission B.benefit
C.diploma D.permission
42.A.share B.reduce
C.break D.raise
43.A.showed up B.set off
C.fell down D.passed away
44.A.putting B.finding
C.forming D.lifting
45.A.problems B.concerns
C.choices D.activities
46.A.link B.replace
C.mix D.exchange
47.A.intelligence B.body
C.character D.reputation
48.A.careful B.hard-working
C.easy-going D.successful
49.A.hide B.destroy
C.strengthen D.kill
50.A.desperately B.unwillingly
C.hopefully D.fortunately
51.A.regardless of B.on account of
C.instead of D.apart from
52.A.occupied B.empty
C.open D.closed
53.A.fight B.meet
C.change D.delay
54.A.general B.optimistic
C.friendly D.pessimistic
55.A.as if B.in that
C.now that D.in case
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。
George Washington Carver was an 56 （agriculture） scientist who became one of America’s most well-known inventors. His accomplishments are even 57 （remark） when we learn how his life began.
George certainly did not have an easy start to life. He was born into slavery just one year 58 it was made illegal in America. As a child， he lived with his mother’s previous owners， the Carvers， 59 owned a farm in Missouri. There Mrs Carver taught him how to read and write and how to work the land.
From a young age， George was 60 （nature） curious. He loved art， music and science. He was especially interested in farming and enjoyed experimenting with soil and plants. He had a knack for understanding how to protect crops from pests and diseases. He became 61 skilled that neighboring farmers recruited him to help them with their orchards and farms. George soon became known in the area as the “Plant Doctor”.
Carver also used his creative genius 62 （invent） over 150 uses for sweet potatoes， 63 （include） flour， vinegar， paint and ink. Carver is best known today for also inventing over 300 uses for peanuts. These included milk， oil， paper and make-up.
George’s lasting reputation， though， did not come easily. As an African American living at a time when slavery 64 （end）， he faced many unjust obstacles and dangers. However， through education and hard work， Carver achieved his goals. His passion for plants and people 65 （lead） him from slavery to success.
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）
你校英文报正举办以Learning through Traveling为主题的英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.行程与见闻；
2.感受与收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Learning through Traveling
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。
“Where is it？ We’re going to be late！” Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. “Josh！ Did you hide my wallet？ We have to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party！” Josh， Janice’s four-year-old younger brother， smiled innocently at her， but his cunning （狡黠的） eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning （咧嘴笑） like a cat， Josh reached under the sofa， pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later， they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating， Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand， Janice boarded the train. She commanded， “The train’s really crowded， Josh. Behave yourself， stick close to me， and no monkey business！” Josh nodded， holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train， Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it！” Janice said， turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out， but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are closing，” then came the electronic voice. Soon， the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious face at the train window： Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s name， the train disappeared from view. “Josh！” Janice screamed.
Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same bitter experience，” Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone， ready to call her mother. However， midway， she decided against it. Her mother， who was far away in France on business， could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number.
Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their destination.
单元质量检测（一） Growing up
第一部分
1－5 CBABC 6－10 BACAA
11－15 ACBCA 16－20 CBACB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC news starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.
I’m calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell someone else to do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if drills and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.
Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？ Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 am， so they should pick us up between 8 and 9 am. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will get 200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be around 12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at 10，500 for the first year — a kind of training period. Then you would go to 15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
（Text 10）
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman， who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance， which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement was made. It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it. When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a false alarm and the crowd went away.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了学校的四个社团以及各自的特色。
21.C 细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中的Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life.可知，瑜伽俱乐部会吸引那些既想获得精神上的好处又想获得身体上的好处的学生。
22.D 细节理解题。根据Media Club部分中的The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts.可知，俱乐部成员将在媒体俱乐部采访老师和学生。
23.A 文章出处题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了学校的四个社团以及各自的特色。由此可推知，文章选自学校介绍。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了荷兰的一组学生设计并制造了第一辆完全由太阳能驱动的越野汽车。
24.D 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这些数据展示了汽车的良好性能。
25.C 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知，他们选择在摩洛哥进行汽车测试是因为地貌符合实验要求。
26.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.可知，Wisse Bos对他们的汽车是兴奋的。
27.D 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了荷兰的一组学生设计并制造了第一辆完全由太阳能驱动的越野汽车。因此D项（学生创造出持久太阳能驱动车）适合作本文标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过描述大安达曼人语言中的词汇分类、词根和词缀的组合方式，展现了这种语言背后蕴含的丰富文化和历史内涵。同时，强调了对土著语言和文化遗产的保护和重视的重要性。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第一段的I was on the islands to document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.可知，作者在岛上停留的目的是记录一种古老的语言。
29.A 推理判断题。根据第二段的such as ra for “pig”和ercho， meaning “head”以及第三段的arashile， to aim from a distance可知，Aim at a pig’s head from afar在大安达曼语中对应的是Arashile ra ercho。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第三段的Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing可知，当地人可能以海鲜和肉类为生。
31.B 段落大意题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，本段主要讲的是通过研究大安达曼语可以发现古代的世界观，即打开古老智慧的大门。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这一趋势中的作用。
32.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，动物大眼睛和大头对人类有吸引力。
33.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文可知，丑陋的生物没有像传统的可爱动物那样受到那么多的关注，因此这种偏见导致许多不那么有吸引力的物种在研究方面被忽视。故画线词意思是“忽视”。
34.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，社交媒体通过宣传广为人知的又丑又可爱的宠物推动人们对丑陋可爱的动物的痴迷。
35.B 主旨大意题。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这一趋势中的作用。因此，这篇文章的主要内容是为什么我们喜欢又丑又可爱的动物。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡工作和生活的重要性，并提出了一个如何找到平衡的练习。
36.B 根据上文可知，空处应继续说明平衡的内在含义或要求。B项（平衡并不意味着每个人的工作时间相等，而是一个令人满意的比例）承接上文，符合语境。
37.G 本段建议写下工作职责，且空后一句提到了列出你目前的工作职责，你正在做的项目，以及即将到来的截止日期，即说明了工作职责需要包含的内容。G项（确保包括任何定期的承诺或每周的任务）符合语境。
38.A 根据空前一句可知，设空处应承接上文，具体说明空闲时间的活动。A项（包括从锻炼到放松、到爱好和社交的一切）符合语境。
39.F 根据上文可知，本段要求写出时间表，F项（这将帮助你了解你每周的时间都花在哪里了）承接上文，说明这么做的作用。
40.D 下文提到为个人目标腾出更多的时间，说明要重视个人生活。D项（认识到工作之余个人生活的必要性是很重要的）符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。在过去的三个月里，作者一家经历了很多痛苦的事情，但作者选择用积极的态度去面对，后来作者一家的情况变得越来越好，回归了正常生活。
41.A 根据空后的he might have to go to a less qualified school可知，儿子没有被一所好学校录取。admission （机构、组织等的）准许加入；benefit益处；diploma结业证书；permission准许，许可。
42.B 作者失业三个月，他把宽敞的公寓换成一间小公寓是为了省钱。share分享；reduce减少；break弄坏；raise提升，举起。
43.D 根据第四段中的the death of her father可知，作者的岳父去世了。show up出现，露面；set off出发，动身；fall down摔倒；pass away去世，逝世。
44.A 根据空后的into a more terrible state可知，这里应用putting。put ...into ...意为“使……处于……”。find发现；form （使）形成；lift举起。
45.C 根据冒号后either ...or ...连接的内容和第三段中的choose the second option可知，这里表示有两种选择。problem问题；concern担心；choice选择；activity活动。
46.B either ...or ...表示选择关系，所以此处与前面的feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind相对应，表示用超强的自信和毅力取代消极想法。link连接；replace代替；mix混合；exchange交换。
47.C 根据空前的the pain I am suffering today并结合常识可知，这里是说痛苦会培养优秀的品格。intelligence智力；body身体；character品质，性格；reputation名誉。
48.D 根据下文中的I have finally landed an exciting job with a nice salary可知，这里是说自己的优势早晚有一天会让自己成功。careful小心的；hard-working工作努力的；easy-going随和的；successful成功的。
49.C 根据上文可知，好的阶段和坏的阶段都是人生的一部分，好的时光让人开心，那么坏的时光应该是让内心变得坚强。hide隐藏；destroy破坏；strengthen （使）变强；kill杀死。
50.D 对于失业很久的作者来说，找到一份高薪工作是一件幸运的事。desperately绝望地；unwillingly不情愿地；hopefully有希望地；fortunately幸运地。
51.B 精神压力的产生和妻子的父亲去世之间是因果关系。regardless of不管，不顾；on account of由于；instead of而不是；apart from除了。
52.C 根据上文My son has already been accepted by another good school可知，儿子能够被另一所好学校录取，是因为招生仍在进行。occupied忙的；empty空的；open开放的；closed关闭的。
53.A 根据空后的the crisis可知，这里是说与危机作斗争。fight与……作斗争；meet会见；change改变；delay延迟。
54.B 根据上文keep applying for new jobs with a positive attitude可知，这里是positive的近义词复现，表示对生活的乐观态度。general一般的；optimistic乐观的；friendly友好的；pessimistic悲观的。
55.D as if好像；in that因为；now that既然；in case假如。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国著名的发明家、农业科学家乔治·华盛顿·卡弗。
56.agricultural 考查词形转换。设空处修饰名词作定语，应用形容词。故填agricultural。
57.more remarkable 考查形容词的比较级。are后用形容词作表语，even后用形容词的比较级，故填more remarkable。
58.before 考查状语从句。根据语境可知，空处引导时间状语从句，意为“在……之前”。故填before。
59.who 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是 the Carvers，指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，故填who。
60.naturally 考查词形转换。设空处应用副词修饰形容词作状语，故填naturally。
61.so 考查状语从句。此处为so ...that ...引导的结果状语从句。故填so。
62.to invent 考查非谓语动词。设空处作目的状语用动词不定式。故填to invent。
63.including 考查介词。设空处意为“包括”，应用介词，故填including。
64.had ended 考查动词的时态。when引导时间状语从句，从句中缺少谓语。根据语境可知，当时“奴隶制”已经终止，“过去的过去”应用过去完成时，故填had ended。
65.led 考查动词的时态。设空处为谓语动词，描述过去的事情用一般过去时，故填led。
第四部分
第一节
Learning through Traveling
I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing， the heart of China’s rich history and culture. From the Forbidden City to the bustling hutongs， not only did I experience a tapestry of sights， sounds， and traditions， but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local people. Their culture taught me valuable lessons about the importance of roots and heritage.
This trip taught me that traveling is not just about seeing new places， but also about learning new ways of thinking and understanding. It opens our eyes to the beauty of diversity and allows us to embrace the world with a more open mind.
第二节
Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number. “Hello？ Janice？ I’m at Paya Station！ I’m calling from a kind lady’s phone！” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy， Josh. I’m coming，” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the next train. On getting off at Paya Station， she saw Josh dashing towards her， his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug， whispering， “Thank goodness！ I’ve found you at last！” Taking Josh’s hand， Janice approached the kind lady passenger， who had been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their destination. After about an hour’s bus ride， they made it to their Grandpa’s house， where they threw a grand birthday party for Grandpa， singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal and a happy chat， they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back home. This time， Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that terrible experience，” Janice smiled at Josh， assuring her brother， “Never will I leave you alone.” For them， this unforgettable trip would stick in their memories.
10 / 10(共102张PPT)
单元质量检测（一）
Growing up
（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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间
来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing？
A. Making a suggestion.
B. Making a decision.
C. Asking for directions.
2. What time does the BBC news end？
A. At 6：30. B. At 7：00. C. At 7：30.
3. Who is probably the man？
A. Tom’s boss.
B. Tom’s doctor.
C. The woman’s doctor.
4. What will the man do next Monday morning？
A. See his manager off at the airport.
B. Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C. Go to New York with his manager.
5. What does the woman suggest？
A. Buying a house.
B. Selling a house.
C. Renting a house.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你
将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟
的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation take place？
A. In the library.
B. In the classroom.
C. In the teacher’s office.
7. What will be left on the board？
A. The new words.
B. The new drills.
C. The drills and examples.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who are the two speakers？
A. A couple.
B. Old friends.
C. New neighbours.
9. What is the man doing？
A. Returning something.
B. Settling a business.
C. Lending a ladder to someone.
10. How will the speakers go to New York？
A. By air. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
11. Why are the speakers making the trip？
A. On business. B. For shopping. C. To school.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A. Driver and passenger.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Fellow workers.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place？
A. In a restaurant.
B. In an office.
C. In a factory.
14. What does John do now？
A. He’s a trainer.
B. He’s a tour guide.
C. He’s a college student.
15. How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A. 10，500. B. 12，000.
C. 15，000.
16. How many people will the woman hire？
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A. Waiting on tables.
B. Having dinner.
C. Selling food.
18. What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A. Everyone must get out of the building.
B. Everyone had to stay where they were.
C. There was no more food and vegetables.
19. Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A. To let others get out first.
B. To help an elderly woman.
C. To get her purse back.
20. What did the police find out？
A. There was a bomb.
B. There was no danger.
C. There was an alarm clock.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC news starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.
I’m calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell
someone else to do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work
tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone
equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big
house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you
clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if
drills and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.
Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the
new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very
much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip
with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International
Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？
Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take
us there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 am， so they should pick us up between 8 and
9 am. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and
food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will
get 200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major
is Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be
around 12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at 10，500 for the first year — a kind of
training period. Then you would go to 15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to
get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll
be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good
luck and thanks for coming today.
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at
the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the
manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place
was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was
determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman，
who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance，
which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had
left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement
（Text 10）
was made. It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it. When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a false alarm and the crowd went away.
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
Here come four most popular clubs in our school！ Join us， and we
will help you to find your own shining points， lead you to find beauty and
to create beauty， and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a
dream.
Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and
have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from
other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10－16
members from Grades 5 to 8 and practice twice weekly.
Public Speaking Club
The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal
development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The
club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches
and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10－12
members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Wednesday）.
Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability，
but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our
students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some
stress from their lives. The club will be available to 10－16 members from
Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Tuesday）.
The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club
engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and
students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly
school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8－12 members
from Grades 6 to 12 and meet once weekly （Monday）.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了学校的四个社团以
及各自的特色。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了学校的四个社团以
及各自的特色。
Media Club
21. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and
physical benefits？
A. Basketball Club.
B. Public Speaking Club.
C. Yoga Club.
D. Media Club.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Yoga Club部分中的Yoga not
only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but
also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life.可
知，瑜伽俱乐部会吸引那些既想获得精神上的好处又想获得身
体上的好处的学生。
22. What will club members do at the Media Club？
A. Set up a school radio.
B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Learn public speaking skills.
D. Interview teachers and students.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Media Club部分中的The club
engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and
students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the
weekly school radio broadcasts.可知，俱乐部成员将在媒体俱乐部
采访老师和学生。
23. Where can the text be found？
A. In a school introduction.
B. In a research paper.
C. In a history textbook.
D. In a guidebook.
解析： 文章出处题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了
学校的四个社团以及各自的特色。由此可推知，文章选自学校
介绍。
B
A team of students in the Netherlands have designed and built a solid
car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car， called Stella
Terra， is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long
distances without needing a recharging station.
Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working
on solar-powered cars for years. But last year， 30 students， known as
Solar Team Eindhoven， took a year off to work on developing an off-road
solar-powered car.
To bring a highly efficient （有效的） solar-powered car closer to
reality， the team designed the entire car， from top to bottom. The car
generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels
（板） on top， which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels， by
contrast， are only about 20% efficient， meaning a waste of about 80%
of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2，600 pounds， the car has a top
speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On
the bottom， they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that
comes when driving over uneven surfaces.
The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available
to the team， so they took the car on its biggest test drive across
Morocco， where the car had to weather through forests and dry
riverbeds， across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths.
The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a
charging station.
“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing
the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.
The team take pride in their car， but they won’t be upset if car
companies start to copy their ideas. In fact， they hope Stella Terra will
inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their
success， the students think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before car companies
are able to build a similar car.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了荷兰的一组学生
设计并制造了第一辆完全由太阳能驱动的越野汽车。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了荷兰的一组学生
设计并制造了第一辆完全由太阳能驱动的越野汽车。
24. What’s the purpose of mentioning the data in Paragraph 3？
A. To highlight the development of cars.
B. To explain the car’s complex structure.
C. To clarify problems with other solar panels.
D. To demonstrate the car’s good performance.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这些数据展示了
汽车的良好性能。
25. Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing？
A. It’s a thinly populated place.
B. It enjoys a pleasant climate.
C. Its landforms meet test requirements.
D. It has convenient transportation.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知，他们选择在摩
洛哥进行汽车测试是因为地貌符合实验要求。
26. How did Wisse Bos sound about their car？
A. Disturbed. B. Shocked.
C. Excited. D. Awkward.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It was an incredible
trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of
technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.可知，Wisse
Bos对他们的汽车是兴奋的。
27. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. An Adventurous Trip
B. The Future of Electric Cars
C. Stella Terra： the First Eco-friendly Vehicle
D. Students Create Lasting Solar-Powered Car
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了荷兰的
一组学生设计并制造了第一辆完全由太阳能驱动的越野汽车。因
此D项（学生创造出持久太阳能驱动车）适合作本文标题。
C
When I first met Nao Junior， he was in his 40s and one of only nine
members of his Indigenous （土著的） group， Great Andamanese，
who still spoke the idiom of his ancestors. As a language specialist， I had
researched more than 80 Indian languages. I was on the islands to
document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.
Words in this language consisted of two classes： free and bound.
The free words were all nouns that referred to the environment and its
inhabitants， such as ra for “pig”. They could occur alone. The bound
words were nouns， verbs， adjectives and adverbs that always existed
with markers indicating a relation to other objects， events or states. The
markers came from seven zones of the body and were attached to a root
word to describe concepts such as “inside”“outside”“upper” and
“lower”. For example， the morpheme （词素） er-， which qualified
most anything having to do with an outer body part， could be stuck to -
cho to yield ercho， meaning “head”.
Just as a head， a bound word， could not conceptually exist on its
own， the mode and effect of an action could not be divided from the verb
describing the action. Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but
a great many for hunting and fishing， mainly with a bow and arrow.
Thus， the root word shile， meaning “to aim”， had several
versions： utshile， to aim from above； arashile， to aim from a
distance； and eshile， aiming to make a hole with a sharp object.
The studies established that the language seems to be truly old in
origin. In a multistage process of development， words describing diverse
body parts had changed into morphemes referring to different zones and
combined with content words to yield meaning. The structure alone
provides an insight into an ancient worldview in which the macrocosm
（宏观世界） reflects the microcosm， and everything that is or that
happens inseparably connects to everything else.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过描述大安达曼人语言中的
词汇分类、词根和词缀的组合方式，展现了这种语言背后蕴含的丰
富文化和历史内涵。同时，强调了对土著语言和文化遗产的保护和
重视的重要性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过描述大安达曼人语言中的
词汇分类、词根和词缀的组合方式，展现了这种语言背后蕴含的丰
富文化和历史内涵。同时，强调了对土著语言和文化遗产的保护和
重视的重要性。
28. What is the purpose of the author’s stay on the islands？
A. To meet with an old friend.
B. To teach Indigenous idioms.
C. To record an ancient language.
D. To trace her ancestors.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的I was on the islands to
document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.可
知，作者在岛上停留的目的是记录一种古老的语言。
29. Which of the following best explains “Aim at a pig’s head from
afar” in Great Andamanese？
A. Arashile ra ercho.
B. Arashile ercho.
C. Eshile ercho.
D. Eshile ra ercho.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段的such as ra for “pig”和
ercho， meaning “head”以及第三段的arashile， to aim from a
distance可知，Aim at a pig’s head from afar在大安达曼语中对应
的是Arashile ra ercho。
30. What can we infer from the verbs in Great Andamanese？
A. A verb could describe more than one action.
B. Some of the verbs could be used on their own.
C. The locals probably live off seafood and meat.
D. The tools used in people’s daily lives are diverse.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的Great Andamanese had no
words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing可知，
当地人可能以海鲜和肉类为生。
31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about？
A. Great Andamanese is the origin of multiple languages.
B. Great Andamanese is a doorway to the ancient wisdom.
C. Great Andamanese tells the development of the community.
D. Human body shapes Great Andamanese’s unique worldview.
解析： 段落大意题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，本段主要
讲的是通过研究大安达曼语可以发现古代的世界观，即打开古老
智慧的大门。
D
Why do we find ugly animals so attractive？ And what makes odd-
looking creatures so cute？
Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad
Lorenz， human attraction to infantile （婴儿的） features， such as big eyes， large heads and soft bodies， is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children， guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish ，
pugs， aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior， attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”， says Marta Borgi， a researcher.
Ugly animals often have other value — some， like the blobfish or
the naked mole rat， live in extreme environments that they have adapted
to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to
understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could
lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer， heart
disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their lives in
the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live
in， they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute
and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias （偏见） which leads to
many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession （痴
迷） with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very
fashionable，” says Rowena Packer， a lecturer of animal behavior.
“This is partly driven by social media， with many celebrities （名人）
and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on
Instagram，” she says.
But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets
are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed， because they
suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have
been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties， repeated skin
infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes
and wrinkly faces may make us smile， we might want to reconsider our
obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特
的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对
丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这
一趋势中的作用。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特
的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对
丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这
一趋势中的作用。
32. According to Konrad Lorenz， what features in animals are attractive
to humans？
A. Shiny colors.
B. Big eyes and large heads.
C. Unusual body shapes.
D. Soft fur and large faces.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，动物大眼睛和
大头对人类有吸引力。
33. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4
mean？
A. Valued. B. Reconsidered.
C. Ignored. D. Misunderstood.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文可知，丑陋的生物没有
像传统的可爱动物那样受到那么多的关注，因此这种偏见导致许
多不那么有吸引力的物种在研究方面被忽视。故画线词意思是
“忽视”。
34. How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute
animals？
A. By leading different cultures.
B. By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C. By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D. By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，社交媒
体通过宣传广为人知的又丑又可爱的宠物推动人们对丑陋可爱的
动物的痴迷。
35. What is the text mainly about？
A. How ugly animals adapt to the wild.
B. Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C. Why lovely animals attract humans.
D. How we handle animals’ health problems.
解析： 主旨大意题。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特的动
物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对丑
萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这
一趋势中的作用。因此，这篇文章的主要内容是为什么我们喜欢
又丑又可爱的动物。
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。
Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many people face in
today’s fast-paced world. Achieving this balance can lead to a happier，
more fulfilling life. 36 Here’s an exercise you can do to help find
that balance.
First， on a piece of paper， write down “Work Responsibilities”. 37 List your current job responsibilities，
projects you’re working on， and upcoming deadlines. Be as detailed as
possible to have a clear picture of your workload.
Next， on a second sheet， write “Personal Goals and Activities”.
Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time. 38 This could
include hobbies， time with family and friends， or personal health goals.
Remember， these activities are crucial for your well-being.
On a third sheet， label it “Time Management”. Here， draft a
weekly schedule， allocating time for both work and personal
activities. 39 This exercise will help you visualize how much time
you spend on work versus personal life and where adjustments might be
needed.
Lastly， reflect on the balance between your work and personal
life. 40 Consider whether you need to delegate tasks at work or cut
down on certain activities to make more time for personal pursuits.
Remember， it’s about quality， not just quantity.
A. Include everything from exercise to relaxation， to hobbies and
socializing.
B. Balance doesn’t mean equal hours for each， but rather a satisfying
proportion.
C. Then see if you are spending enough time on things that matter to you.
D. It’s essential to recognize the need for a personal life outside of
work.
E. The key is to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
F. This will help you understand where your time goes each week.
G. Make sure to include any regular commitments or weekly tasks.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡工作和生活的
重要性，并提出了一个如何找到平衡的练习。
36. B 根据上文可知，空处应继续说明平衡的内在含义或要求。B项
（平衡并不意味着每个人的工作时间相等，而是一个令人满意的比
例）承接上文，符合语境。
37. G 本段建议写下工作职责，且空后一句提到了列出你目前的工
作职责，你正在做的项目，以及即将到来的截止日期，即说明了工作
职责需要包含的内容。G项（确保包括任何定期的承诺或每周的任
务）符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了平衡工作和生活的
重要性，并提出了一个如何找到平衡的练习。
38. A 根据空前一句可知，设空处应承接上文，具体说明空闲时
间的活动。A项（包括从锻炼到放松、到爱好和社交的一切）符合
语境。
39. F 根据上文可知，本段要求写出时间表，F项（这将帮助你了解
你每周的时间都花在哪里了）承接上文，说明这么做的作用。
40. D 下文提到为个人目标腾出更多的时间，说明要重视个人生
活。D项（认识到工作之余个人生活的必要性是很重要的）符合语
境。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
Being jobless for the last three months， I am upset nowadays. My
son has lost his 41 to a good school and he might have to go to a less
qualified school. I have moved from a spacious apartment to a small one
in order to 42 my living expenses. My wife has suffered stress. On
top of that， my father-in-law 43 a week ago， which has added fuel
to the fire， 44 our family into a more terrible state.
In these circumstances I have two mental 45 ： either to feel
upset and keep losing my peace of mind， or 46 my negative thoughts
with super self-confidence and consistency， and keep applying for new
jobs with a positive attitude.
I choose the second option for I believe that the pain I am suffering
today will build up my 47 . My strength will then increase my
confidence and make me 48 one day. I understand that good and bad
stages are part of life. Good times make me happy， while bad
times 49 the “inner” me.
Two months later， 50 ， I have finally landed an exciting job
with a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress 51 the
death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good
school for the admissions for the new academic year were still 52 ！
As I am back on the track of normal life， I can definitely say that the
most important things that helped me 53 the crisis were my consistent
character of patience， and 54 attitude towards life. So， I highly
recommend taking the same attitude towards life 55 you are trapped in
any of such situations.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。在过去的三个月里，作者一家经历
了很多痛苦的事情，但作者选择用积极的态度去面对，后来作者一
家的情况变得越来越好，回归了正常生活。
41. A. admission B. benefit
C. diploma D. permission
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。在过去的三个月里，作者一家经历
了很多痛苦的事情，但作者选择用积极的态度去面对，后来作者一
家的情况变得越来越好，回归了正常生活。
解析： 根据空后的he might have to go to a less qualified school
可知，儿子没有被一所好学校录取。admission （机构、组织等
的）准许加入；benefit益处；diploma结业证书；permission准许，
许可。
42. A. share B. reduce C. break D. raise
解析： 作者失业三个月，他把宽敞的公寓换成一间小公寓
是为了省钱。share分享；reduce减少；break弄坏；raise提
升，举起。
43. A. showed up B. set off
C. fell down D. passed away
解析： 根据第四段中的the death of her father可知，作者的岳
父去世了。show up出现，露面；set off出发，动身；fall down摔
倒；pass away去世，逝世。
44. A. putting B. finding
C. forming D. lifting
解析： 根据空后的into a more terrible state可知，这里应用
putting。put ...into ...意为“使……处于……”。find发现；
form （使）形成；lift举起。
45. A. problems B. concerns
C. choices D. activities
解析： 根据冒号后either ...or ...连接的内容和第三段中的
choose the second option可知，这里表示有两种选择。problem问
题；concern担心；choice选择；activity活动。
46. A. link B. replace
C. mix D. exchange
解析： either ...or ...表示选择关系，所以此处与前面的feel
upset and keep losing my peace of mind相对应，表示用超强的自信
和毅力取代消极想法。link连接；replace代替；mix混合；
exchange交换。
47. A. intelligence B. body
C. character D. reputation
解析： 根据空前的the pain I am suffering today并结合常识可
知，这里是说痛苦会培养优秀的品格。intelligence智力；body身
体；character品质，性格；reputation名誉。
48. A. careful B. hard-working
C. easy-going D. successful
解析： 根据下文中的I have finally landed an exciting job with a
nice salary可知，这里是说自己的优势早晚有一天会让自己成功。
careful小心的；hard-working工作努力的；easy-going随和的；
successful成功的。
49. A. hide B. destroy
C. strengthen D. kill
解析： 根据上文可知，好的阶段和坏的阶段都是人生的一部
分，好的时光让人开心，那么坏的时光应该是让内心变得坚强。
hide隐藏；destroy破坏；strengthen （使）变强；kill杀死。
50. A. desperately B. unwillingly
C. hopefully D. fortunately
解析： 对于失业很久的作者来说，找到一份高薪工作是一件
幸运的事。desperately绝望地；unwillingly不情愿地；hopefully有
希望地；fortunately幸运地。
51. A. regardless of B. on account of
C. instead of D. apart from
解析： 精神压力的产生和妻子的父亲去世之间是因果关系。
regardless of不管，不顾；on account of由于；instead of而不是；
apart from除了。
52. A. occupied B. empty
C. open D. closed
解析： 根据上文My son has already been accepted by
another good school可知，儿子能够被另一所好学校录取，是
因为招生仍在进行。occupied忙的；empty空的；open开放
的；closed关闭的。
53. A. fight B. meet C. change D. delay
解析： 根据空后的the crisis可知，这里是说与危机作斗争。
fight与……作斗争；meet会见；change改变；delay延迟。
54. A. general B. optimistic
C. friendly D. pessimistic
解析： 根据上文keep applying for new jobs with a positive
attitude可知，这里是positive的近义词复现，表示对生活的乐观态
度。general一般的；optimistic乐观的；friendly友好的；
pessimistic悲观的。
55. A. as if B. in that
C. now that D. in case
解析： as if好像；in that因为；now that既然；in case假如。
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。
George Washington Carver was an 56 （agriculture） scientist
who became one of America’s most well-known inventors. His
accomplishments are even 57 （remark） when we learn how his life
began.
George certainly did not have an easy start to life. He was born into
slavery just one year 58 it was made illegal in America. As a child，
he lived with his mother’s previous owners， the Carvers， 59
owned a farm in Missouri. There Mrs Carver taught him how to read and
write and how to work the land.
From a young age， George was 60 （nature） curious. He
loved art， music and science. He was especially interested in farming
and enjoyed experimenting with soil and plants. He had a knack for
understanding how to protect crops from pests and diseases. He
became 61 skilled that neighboring farmers recruited him to help them
with their orchards and farms. George soon became known in the area as
the “Plant Doctor”.
Carver also used his creative genius 62 （invent） over 150 uses
for sweet potatoes， 63 （include） flour， vinegar， paint and ink.
Carver is best known today for also inventing over 300 uses for peanuts.
These included milk， oil， paper and make-up.
George’s lasting reputation， though， did not come easily. As an
African American living at a time when slavery 64 （end）， he
faced many unjust obstacles and dangers. However， through education
and hard work， Carver achieved his goals. His passion for plants and
people 65 （lead） him from slavery to success.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国著名的发明
家、农业科学家乔治·华盛顿·卡弗。
56. agricultural 考查词形转换。设空处修饰名词作定语，应用形容
词。故填agricultural。
57. more remarkable 考查形容词的比较级。are后用形容词作表语，
even后用形容词的比较级，故填more remarkable。
58. before 考查状语从句。根据语境可知，空处引导时间状语从
句，意为“在……之前”。故填before。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国著名的发明
家、农业科学家乔治·华盛顿·卡弗。
59. who 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是
the Carvers，指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，故填who。
60. naturally 考查词形转换。设空处应用副词修饰形容词作状语，
故填naturally。
61. so 考查状语从句。此处为so ...that ...引导的结果状语从句。
故填so。
62. to invent 考查非谓语动词。设空处作目的状语用动词不定式。故
填to invent。
63. including 考查介词。设空处意为“包括”，应用介词，故填
including。
64. had ended 考查动词的时态。when引导时间状语从句，从句中缺
少谓语。根据语境可知，当时“奴隶制”已经终止，“过去的过去”
应用过去完成时，故填had ended。
65. led 考查动词的时态。设空处为谓语动词，描述过去的事情用一
般过去时，故填led。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报正举办以Learning through Traveling为主题的英语征文
比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 行程与见闻；
2. 感受与收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Learning through Traveling
参考范文：
Learning through Traveling
I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing， the heart of
China’s rich history and culture. From the Forbidden City to the bustling
hutongs， not only did I experience a tapestry of sights， sounds， and
traditions， but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local
people. Their culture taught me valuable lessons about the importance of
roots and heritage.
This trip taught me that traveling is not just about seeing new
places， but also about learning new ways of thinking and understanding.
It opens our eyes to the beauty of diversity and allows us to embrace the
world with a more open mind.
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。
“Where is it？ We’re going to be late！” Janice searched the
house crazily for her wallet. “Josh！ Did you hide my wallet？ We have
to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party！” Josh， Janice’s four-year-
old younger brother， smiled innocently at her， but his cunning （狡黠
的） eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning
（咧嘴笑） like a cat， Josh reached under the sofa， pulled out her
wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
Ten minutes later， they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and
sweating， Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her
forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the
train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand， Janice
boarded the train. She commanded， “The train’s really crowded，
Josh. Behave yourself， stick close to me， and no monkey business！”
Josh nodded， holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
When it was time to get off the train， Janice quickly pushed her way
through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it！” Janice
said， turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was
flooding out， but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are
closing，” then came the electronic voice. Soon， the crowd on the
platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious
face at the train window： Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s
name， the train disappeared from view. “Josh！” Janice screamed.
Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo.
She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and
none of them were familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same
bitter experience，” Janice let out a sigh.
Janice took out her mobile phone， ready to call her mother.
However， midway， she decided against it. Her mother， who was far
away in France on business， could do nothing but get restless. Janice
paced up and down the platform anxiously.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。
Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number.
Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their
destination.
参考范文：
Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello？ Janice？ I’m at Paya Station！ I’m calling from a kind
lady’s phone！” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy，
Josh. I’m coming，” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the
next train. On getting off at Paya Station， she saw Josh dashing towards
her， his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug，
whispering， “Thank goodness！ I’ve found you at last！” Taking
Josh’s hand， Janice approached the kind lady passenger， who had
been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed
her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their
destination. After about an hour’s bus ride， they made it to their
Grandpa’s house， where they threw a grand birthday party for
Grandpa， singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal
and a happy chat， they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back
home. This time， Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded
the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that
terrible experience，” Janice smiled at Josh， assuring her brother，
“Never will I leave you alone.” For them， this unforgettable trip
would stick in their memories.
谢谢观看！
