单元质量检测（二） Improving yourself
（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.Where are the two speakers？
A.In Canada. B.In the US. C.In Mexico.
2.What’s the relationship between the two speakers？
A.Classmates. B.Friends. C.Brother and sister.
3.What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A.Careers. B.Health problems. C.Types of hospitals.
4.When does the man want to go to the library？
A.On Saturday. B.On Sunday. C.On Monday.
5.How does the woman respond to the man？
A.She is disappointed. B.She is impressed. C.She is indifferent.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
6.What is the dog’s name？
A.Harry. B.Yoda. C.Luke.
7.What is the dog like？
A.Young and fast. B.Old and loyal. C.Big and scary.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the woman dislike？
A.Parties in her house. B.Mozart. C.Coca-Cola.
9.What will the woman do tonight？
A.Drink some Coca-Cola. B.Stay with her cousin. C.Move to Japan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech？
A.Greeting the audience.
B.Stating your name.
C.Sharing some relevant information.
11.How should you speak when giving your name？
A.Clearly and loudly. B.Clearly and confidently. C.Confidently and loudly.
12.What will help you decide on the sort of information you share？
A.The audience and subject. B.The date. C.The environment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife？
A.On her birthday. B.On Valentine’s Day. C.On April Fool’s Day.
14.When is the man’s mother’s birthday？
A.The day before Valentine’s Day.
B.On Valentine’s Day.
C.The day after Valentine’s Day.
15.What color does the man choose for his mother？
A.Blue. B.Green. C.Purple.
16.Where is the man going next？
A.A bookstore. B.A supermarket. C.Another flower store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When was the White House completed？
A.In 1792. B.In 1800. C.In 1902.
18.Who never lived in the White House？
A.Washington. B.Clinton. C.Truman.
19.Which country damaged the White House？
A.France. B.England. C.Germany.
20.What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House？
A.He added grass.
B.He installed running water.
C.He added a porch.
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
Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others， our planet， and ourselves so we lead more giving and meaningful lives？ Check out four of the best ones and spring into action！
Be My Eyes
This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls. The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in the home. This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150 languages. Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak. When someone needs help， a message reminder appears on their device.
Zooniverse
Want to help with cutting edge global research？ Zooniverse is an app with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen researcher！ Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile device or the companion website. Global volunteers don’t have a scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
My Selfless Act
This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving back to the community through volunteering. It offers information on local volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas and activities.
Aloe Bud
Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness， routine and remembering daily self-care， Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple self-care pocket companion app. It gently reminds users about self-care activities in physical， mental and emotional needs. These reminders relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks to maintaining connections.
21.What is Be My Eyes intended to do？
A.To help people with visual barrier. B.To participate in the sourcing project.
C.To provide digital sourcing to research. D.To contribute to the companion website.
22.Which one is not related to Aloe Bud？
A.Mental wellness. B.Daily routine.
C.Self-care activities. D.Emotional reminder.
23.What do the four apps have in common？
A.Promoting the quality of people’s lives. B.Reminding users about self-care activities.
C.Helping professional scientific researches. D.Encouraging the sharing of ideas and activities.
B
A few weeks ago， I pulled an old road map out of my glove box and handed it to my kids. They’d never seen the province of Ontario laid out like this before. They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited， and I pointed them out on the map.
Digital maps and GPS are modern wonders that have gotten me out of many confusing places， but paper maps still have a role to play in our lives. Most of us adults learned to read them out of necessity， but it’s up to us to pass on that skill to children whose need may not be so obvious， but who still will benefit from it.
As Trevor Muir wrote in an article on this topic， “When kids learn how to create and use paper maps， they are doing more than just learning how to get around. They are actually developing a fundamental skill that they will use for the rest of their lives. Map reading skill still belongs in today’s classroom.”
As a child， I had National Geographic maps taped to my bedroom walls. This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places and thus made me eager to remember my geography and history lessons because they were tied to places I’d “seen”. Even now as a mother of four， I’ve also spared time to travel to many of the countries whose maps I studied as a child.
Additionally， in this fast-changing world， unexpected events can rapidly influence one’s usual way of life. When GPS satellites or Internet connections are affected， this old-fashioned skill can get you out of a mess without requiring a smartphone. Last but not least， paper maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.
So， now is a good time to pull out those dusty old maps and lay them on the kitchen table.
24.How did the children react when given the paper map？
A.They seemed totally confused.
B.They showed great curiosity.
C.They found it less convenient than GPS.
D.They recognized the landmarks themselves effortlessly.
25.What benefits does the author mention regarding the use of paper maps for children？
A.They promote reliance on GPS technology. B.They provide instant convenience and accuracy.
C.They enhance curiosity and imagination. D.They get rid of the need for smartphones.
26.Which of the following will the author agree with？
A.Paper maps are already out of date. B.Internet connections are always reliable.
C.GPS will sooner or later replace paper maps. D.Paper maps provide kids with a grand vision.
27.Which would be the best title for the text？
A.How to Teach Kids to Survive in the Wild B.Time to Teach Kids to Read Paper Maps
C.How to Teach Kids to Recognize Strange Places D.Time to Encourage Kids to Explore a Real World
C
It’s normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle， but what about that happening in the middle of the night？ The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media. Not surprisingly， the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake， so it’s easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction： when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle， teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms， parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
“Providing access （使用机会） to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose，” Janie Feldman， an expert who treats sleep disorders （紊乱）， reminds parents， “The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules， it’s easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers.”
28.What do the underlined words “night owls” in Paragraph 1 refer to？
A.Girls often called to office.
B.Teens who stay up late on social media.
C.Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D.Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
29.How do teens react when seeing many “likes” on their posts according to the study？
A.They are too excited to go to sleep. B.They fall asleep easily and happily.
C.They are too excited to go to school. D.They decide to make more good friends.
30.What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents？
A.Making rules about media access together with their children.
B.Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C.Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D.Stopping their children from using cell phones.
31.What is the main idea of the text？
A.Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B.Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C.Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D.Social media may cause teens’ sleep disorders.
D
We’ve all experienced it： You have important information you need to remember， and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the forefront of your brain. In this situation， rote memorization （死记硬背） may be your best — or even your only — option.
Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet （字母表）. When we are little， we don’t necessarily understand that our language is composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order because we are taught to， and then we know the alphabet.
There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful. “Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations， but its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how it is applied，” says Dr. Aldrich Chan， neuropsychologist. He tells us that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information such as vocabulary words or math formulas （公式）. This can be particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is required， such as during exams or for job roles.
The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides. Chan notes that rote memorization often does not promote a deep understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. On the other hand， he explains that meaningful learning focuses on understanding the fundamental concepts and principles （原理）， encouraging critical thinking， and promoting the integration（整合）of knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
However， both rote memorization and meaningful learning have their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are different， and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand it， and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
32.How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1？
A.By creating a scene. B.By giving a definition.
C.By giving an example. D.By making a comparison.
33.Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2？
A.To instruct us how to learn the alphabet. B.To explain how rote memorization works.
C.To stress why learning in order is essential. D.To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
34.What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan？
A.It focuses on the concepts and principles. B.It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C.It helps promote a meaningful understanding. D.It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
35.What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization？
A.Critical. B.Unclear.
C.Objective. D.Favorable.
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。
If you have ever had trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or would like to do， you have experienced procrastination. If you are a typical procrastinator， perhaps you spend an excessive amount of time watching TV， playing video games， checking Facebook， eating （even when you’re not hungry）， obsessively cleaning or pacing back and forth through the office. 36 Once again， you end up doing nothing. Sound familiar？
Lazy people don’t do anything and are just fine with it. 37 They truly want to fulfil their obligations （职责） but just can’t figure out how.
38 Relaxing recharges you with energy. In contrast， procrastinating drains it from you. The less energy you have， the greater the chances of you putting off your responsibilities， and， once more， you will accomplish nothing.
The studies on procrastination ever conducted indicate that failure of the ability to listen to ourselves is most likely the main reason why we put things off. The scientific name of this ability is self-regulation. Self-regulation is the ability to consciously control your emotions. 39 Thanks to this， you will procrastinate less. Current research indicates that willpower can be compared to a muscle. It is possible to strengthen it through training.
To overcome procrastination， you need to start by setting the bar as low as possible. Creating habits isn’t about quantity； it’s about small steps and regular repetition. By making gradual increases， once you learn a new habit， you can strengthen your willpower muscle. As you slowly raise the bar， your willpower will gain strength. 40
A.Don’t confuse procrastination with relaxation， either.
B.The more powerful it is， the easier it will be for you to make a breakthrough.
C.Learning how to develop good habits and kick bad ones can be achieved by taking small steps.
D.Procrastinators， however， have the desire to actually do something but can’t force themselves to start.
E.If you train willpower to perform one activity， you can use its strength to do other things as well.
F.Afterwards， you feel powerless and are overcome with feelings of guilt and frustration.
G.The more developed this ability is， the more often you will do what you tell yourself to do and the better you will resist temptation.
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。
The tech industry created many wonders. However， when it comes to how they are used by kids， they usually bring a 41 influence on them.
My kids 42 iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I 43 after we got new ones. As a little girl， my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app. Besides， she was 44 by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time， I considered iPhones quite 45 and usually permit her to use iPhone as a reward.
Things were good for a few years 46 she discovered YouTube. I was 47 the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at midnight. The YouTube videos were so 48 to her that she could not resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me how 49 YouTube would be. After all， I have spent a good part of my career predicting （预测） users’ needs to 50 users’ stickiness （黏着度）. We do not want our users to 51 our product. But at no time did we realize that those users might be our 52 one day. Their immature brains and low self-control ability 53 to avoid the influence of those advanced tech products.
After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube， I 54 my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling （使解脱） themselves from the 55 tech products.
41.A.slight B.personal
C.negative D.beneficial
42.A.had control over B.got exposed to
C.caught sight of D.got rid of
43.A.treasured B.repaired
C.researched D.quitted
44.A.amused B.frightened
C.disappointed D.confused
45.A.abnormal B.private
C.educational D.expensive
46.A.because B.if
C.unless D.until
47.A.shocked B.curious
C.relaxed D.proud
48.A.meaningful B.appealing
C.familiar D.essential
49.A.hopeful B.stupid
C.costly D.powerful
50.A.ignore B.stop
C.improve D.monitor
51.A.analyze B.leave
C.advertise D.notice
52.A.children B.neighbors
C.teachers D.parents
53.A.want B.forget
C.fail D.manage
54.A.adopted B.changed
C.discussed D.refused
55.A.efficient B.latest
C.useful D.addictive
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。
Acupuncture （针灸）， an ancient Chinese medical practice， has been the treatment for countless patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine 56 （come） to life， ancient Chinese had used stone tools to relieve pain. Over time， this practice 57 （gradual） developed into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims 58 （promote） the body’s self-regulating functions. Its working rules are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine， 59 stresses overall treatment， meridian adjustment， balance of physical functions and physiological well-being.
Practices can vary in forms， 60 （include） needle insertion （刺入）， cupping and scraping. Needle insertion， one 61 the most common methods， is carried out by inserting hair-thin needles into meridians， or specific points on the body that channel vital energy （the qi）.
Over the years， acupuncture has seen many 62 （advancement） in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for 63 variety of illnesses that are not very serious. According to a WHO report， so far acupuncture 64 （use） in 113 of its 120 member countries， showing its widespread recognition and application.
In a word， as an ancient Chinese medical practice with a long history 65 deep cultural significance， acupuncture is a presentation of profound cultural heritage.
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。期中考试临近，为帮助同学们缓解考前压力，上周一你班举行了一个主题为Stay Positive的班会。请你以A Meaningful Event为标题为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.班会目的；
2.班会过程；
3.班会影响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
A Meaningful Event
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show？” she grinned （笑）， “I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing （排练） almost every single day after school. We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I was completely shocked by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
单元质量检测（二） Improving yourself
第一部分
1－5 ACACB 6－10 CAABA
11－15 BACCB 16－20 BBABB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Where are we now？ I can’t tell what road this is.
W：We’re heading for the US， but we’re still in Canada. And we’re quite a long distance from Mexico.
（Text 2）
W：What a fine day！ Shall we go hiking this early spring morning？
M：Mom won’t let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we finish our homework.
（Text 3）
W：Dad， I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M：A nurse？ Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it. When your grandma wasn’t well， she knew how to take care of her.
（Text 4）
W：I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me？
M：No. The downtown library doesn’t open on Sundays. I’d rather go tomorrow so I can check some new books for myself.
（Text 5）
W：That is a beautiful painting， Jerry！ Where did you buy it？
M：Actually， I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W：Really？ That’s amazing！ I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional.
（Text 6）
M：Check out my pet！ He is a German shepherd.
W：Aw！ He’s so cute！ What’s his name？
M：I named him Luke after my favorite movie character， Luke Skywalker.
W：Great name！ I am surprised you didn’t name him Harry after your favorite book character.
M：He’s really fast， and that’s why I named him Luke. If I had an older dog， I would name him Yoda.
W：How old is he？
M：Only four months old.
（Text 7）
W：Bye！ Have a nice night. You won’t play loud music， will you？ You know I don’t like parties in my house.
M：Oh no， Mrs White！ Only Mozart， and maybe Vivaldi.
W：And of course no alcoholic drinks either！
M：No， certainly not. Only Coca-Cola.
W：Good， well， I won’t be back tonight. I’m staying with my cousin. He’s moving to Japan this Sunday. Goodbye， boys！
M：See you in the morning， Mrs White！
W：By the way， everybody must go home at 11 o’clock.
M：Oh， all right， bye.
（Text 8）
W：Professor， could you give me some suggestions about how to introduce myself before giving a speech？
M：OK. First， greet the audience and then state your name. As you say hello and give your name， remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W：Should I speak as loudly as possible？
M：Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You just need to make sure that your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to hear you.
W：Thanks. And next？
M：Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of information you share will depend on the audience and what you’ll be talking about.
W：I understand.
M：And then， before you start the speech， thank your audience for being there.
W：Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
（Text 9）
W：May I help you？
M：Yes， madam. I’d like to buy some flowers.
W：Do you want to give them to your girlfriend？
M：No， to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W：Today is Valentine’s Day. That must be why you want them. Just one day of the year.
M：Not exactly. I get them for her birthday， and for all kinds of weird anniversaries.
W：But not on April Fool’s Day， right？
M：Ha ha， right. Oh， and by the way， I want some more for my mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.
W：How about these？ Purple seems popular with mothers.
M：Not with mine. Do you have any other color？
W：How about blue or these green ones？ They are fresh and bright.
M：All right！ I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for some chocolate.
W：There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are！ Please come again.
M：Thanks！ Bye！
（Text 10）
W：Have you all heard about the White House？ Today we’re going to talk about the building that symbolizes the USA. Mr Green， please.
M：The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. You can’t say you’ve been to Washington， D.C. if you haven’t seen the White House. Not every American president lives there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the direction of George Washington， the structure was not completed until 1800， so ironically Washington never called it home. The White House is open to the public on weekdays from 10 am until noon. The building was torched by British troops in 1814， during the War of 1812， and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired， but the sandstone walls outside were still black from the fire. The walls were then painted white， giving birth to the name the building now goes by. An act of Congress made it the official name in 1920. Every President has left his mark upon the White House， with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the east and west wings， Andrew Jackson installing running water， and Harry Truman adding a porch. Bill Clinton’s addition to the White House was an indoor track.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个能提升生活质量的应用程序。
21.A 细节理解题。根据Be My Eyes部分中的This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.可知，这是帮助视力受损的人的应用程序。
22.D 细节理解题。根据Aloe Bud中的Created by someone who struggles with ...about self-care activities in physical， mental and emotional needs.可知，心理健康、日常工作和自我护理活动与Aloe Bud有关，情感提示与Aloe Bud无关。
23.A 细节理解题。通读全文尤其是第一段第一句和四个应用程序的介绍可知，它们都能提升人们的生活质量。
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合给自己的孩子们展示纸质地图，以及自己小时候使用纸质地图的经历，向读者表明纸质地图对我们的生活依然很重要，学习如何使用它对孩子们有很多益处。
24.B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited可推知，孩子们对这张纸质地图非常好奇，询问地图上的各种地标。
25.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places ...they were tied to places I’d “seen”.可知，作者提到使用纸质地图能够激发孩子们的好奇心与想象力。
26.D 细节理解题。根据第五段中的Last but not least， paper maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.可知，作者认为纸质地图为孩子们提供了一个宏大的视野，帮助他们进入更大的世界。
27.B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，作者结合给自己的孩子们展示纸质地图，以及自己小时候使用纸质地图的经历，向读者表明纸质地图对我们的生活依然很重要，学习如何使用它对孩子们有很多益处。因此，B项（是时候教孩子们看纸质地图了）为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明，12－15岁的青少年中有1/5的人经常熬夜，整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。这会影响到青少年的大脑发育和他们的学习成绩。父母应该和青少年一起制订关于社交媒体的使用时间和使用权利的规则。
28.B 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media可知，night owls是指熬夜不睡觉、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上的青少年。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with excitement可知，当青少年看到自己的帖子上有大量的“赞”时，他们会因为兴奋而无法入睡。
30.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的parents need to set rules和第四段中的teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and access可知，Janie Feldman建议父母应该和孩子一起讨论和商定使用社交媒体的一些规则，如使用时间和使用权利等。
31.D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一项新研究，研究表明很多青少年经常熬夜、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。手机和电脑产生的蓝光使大脑保持清醒，使他们难以入睡。因此，D项（社交媒体可能会引起青少年睡眠障碍）符合文章主旨。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了死记硬背的特点、优缺点以及与有意义学习的关系。
32.A 推理判断题。根据第一段中的In this situation可知，作者通过创设情景的方式在第一段中介绍了文章主题。
33.B 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，作者在第二段中提到字母表是为了解释死记硬背的工作原理。
34.D 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，从Dr. Aldrich Chan的观点中我们得知，死记硬背是备考的有用学习工具。
35.C 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning可知，作者对于死记硬背的态度是客观的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拖延症的症状，其产生原因和自我调节能力有关，以及解决办法。
36.F 上文说明了典型的拖延症患者经常做的事情。设空处承接上文，说明这样做的后果。F项（之后，你会感到无能为力，充满内疚和沮丧）符合语境。
37.D 空前一句说明懒惰的人什么也不做。D项中however和空前一句形成转折关系，由讲述懒惰的人过渡到有拖延症的人，并指出二者的区别，说明拖延症患者有真正做某事的欲望，但不能强迫自己开始。
38.A 根据下文可知，本段主要讲述了拖延症和放松的区别。设空处为段首句，起到统领全段的作用。A项（也不要把拖延和放松混为一谈）符合语境，适合作本段的主旨句。
39.G 上文说明自我调节能力差是我们做事拖延的主要原因。设空处顺接上文，G项中的this ability指上文中的“自我调节能力”，说明这种能力越发达，你就越经常做你告诉自己要做的事情，你就能更好地抵抗诱惑。
40.B 根据上文可知，克服拖延症要从低门槛开始，形成一个新习惯，以后再慢慢提高标准，这样意志力就会增强。设空处总结上文，B 项中的it指代上文中的willpower，说明意志力越强大，你就越容易取得突破。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经允许自己的孩子使用科技产品，结果发现女儿半夜还在看YouTube视频。于是作者没收了孩子的手机，因为他们几乎没有机会从令人上瘾的科技产品中解脱出来。
41.C 根据文章首句和However可知，科技行业会给孩子们带来负面影响。slight轻微的；personal个人的；negative消极的；beneficial有益的。
42.B 根据空后的iPhones very early by playing with the old models可知，作者的孩子很早就接触到了iPhone。have control over控制；get exposed to接触；catch sight of看见；get rid of摆脱。
43.D 根据空后的after we got new ones可知，作者和丈夫买了新的，就放弃以前的旧手机了。treasure珍视；repair修理；research研究；quit放弃。
44.A 根据空后的by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her可知，应用程序可以重复女儿的面部表情，所以女儿被逗乐了。amused被逗乐的；frightened害怕的；disappointed失望的；confused困惑的。
45.C 根据上文As a little girl， my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app.可知，作者认为iPhone很有教育意义。abnormal反常的；private私有的；educational教育的；expensive昂贵的。
46.D 此处引导时间状语从句，表示“直到”。because因为；if如果；unless除非；until直到。
47.A 根据下文It should not have surprised me可知，第一次撞见女儿在午夜看YouTube视频时作者很震惊。shocked震惊的；curious好奇的；relaxed放松的；proud骄傲的。
48.B 根据下文she could not resist watching them even at midnight可知，YouTube上的视频对她太有吸引力了，她甚至在半夜也忍不住看。meaningful有意义的；appealing吸引人的；familiar熟悉的；essential重要的。
49.D 女儿半夜都在看YouTube，说明其吸引力很强大。hopeful有希望的；stupid愚蠢的；costly昂贵的；powerful强大的。
50.C 预测用户的需求是为了提高用户黏着度，这样用户不容易离开产品。ignore忽视；stop停止；improve提高；monitor监视。
51.B 参见上题解析。analyze分析；leave离开；advertise登广告；notice注意到。
52.A 根据第一段中的when it comes to how they are used by kids以及作者的女儿看视频上瘾可知，此处指产品的用户成了孩子。children孩子；neighbor邻居；teacher老师；parent父母。
53.C 根据语境可知，孩子们不成熟的大脑和较低的自我控制能力无法避免这些先进科技产品的影响。fail to do sth表示“未能做某事”。want想要；forget忘记；fail失败；manage设法。
54.B 根据下文I took away their iPhones可知，作者改变了对iPhone的态度。adopt采用；change改变；discuss讨论；refuse拒绝。
55.D 根据上文可知，作者女儿半夜都在看视频，说明科技产品会令人上瘾。efficient有效的；latest最新的；useful有用的；addictive使人上瘾的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了针灸的治疗方法以及它在现代医学中的地位。
56.came 考查动词的时态。此处表示过去发生的事情用一般过去时。故填came。
57.gradually 考查词形转换。此处修饰动词developed应用副词，故填gradually。
58.to promote 考查非谓语动词。aim to do sth旨在做某事。故填to promote。
59.which 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine，关系词在从句作主语，指物。故填which。
60.including 考查介词。设空处后跟名词作宾语，表示“包括”，应用介词。故填including。
61.of 考查介词。此处为“one of＋形容词最高级＋可数名词复数”结构，表示“最……之一”。故填of。
62.advancements 考查名词复数。此处many后跟复数名词，故填advancements。
63.a 考查冠词。a variety of各种各样的。故填a。
64.has been used 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。主语与谓语构成被动关系，用被动语态，根据上文so far可知，空处应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为acupuncture，助动词用has。故填has been used。
65.and 考查连词。结合上下文语境可知，设空处前后内容为并列关系。故填and。
第四部分
第一节
A Meaningful Event
With the mid-term examination drawing near， Class 5 Senior 2 held a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to relieve students of their stress before exams.
The class meeting， composed of three sections， began with a video telling how to get rid of negative emotions. After that， free discussions were conducted in groups. Finally， some students shared their personal experiences and tips on dealing with stress， such as listening to relaxing music and doing refreshing sports.
The class meeting was a real success， which offered practical suggestions to help students fight against pressure. The students benefited a lot from it.
第二节
I was completely knocked out by the news. Then I started to pace up and down like a caged animal， debating with myself whether or not to go on stage alone. “How can this be possible？” I thought to myself. Fear and anxiety coursed through my veins， and it seemed that all our hard work was in vain. But then the thought of the support and encouragement from Emma and my mom came flooding back to me. It was at the moment that I realized that I couldn’t let
self-doubt hold me back. Filled with determination， I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
Finally came the big moment. As I stepped onto the stage， I could feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest. Glancing around the hall， I took a deep breath and began to sing. Surprisingly， all my worries suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me. When I finished my song， the whole hall burst into applause. Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me， and my mum stood near， winking at us. From that day forward， I learned that by overcoming fears and self-doubts， we can make a difference.
9 / 9(共98张PPT)
单元质量检测（二）
Improving yourself
（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. Where are the two speakers？
A. In Canada.
B. In the US.
C. In Mexico.
2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers？
A. Classmates.
B. Friends.
C. Brother and sister.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A. Careers.
B. Health problems.
C. Types of hospitals.
4. When does the man want to go to the library？
A. On Saturday.
B. On Sunday.
C. On Monday.
5. How does the woman respond to the man？
A. She is disappointed.
B. She is impressed.
C. She is indifferent.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话
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。每段对话读两遍。
6. What is the dog’s name？
A. Harry. B. Yoda. C. Luke.
7. What is the dog like？
A. Young and fast.
B. Old and loyal.
C. Big and scary.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman dislike？
A. Parties in her house.
B. Mozart.
C. Coca-Cola.
9. What will the woman do tonight？
A. Drink some Coca-Cola.
B. Stay with her cousin.
C. Move to Japan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech？
A. Greeting the audience.
B. Stating your name.
C. Sharing some relevant information.
11. How should you speak when giving your name？
A. Clearly and loudly.
B. Clearly and confidently.
C. Confidently and loudly.
12. What will help you decide on the sort of information you share？
A. The audience and subject.
B. The date.
C. The environment.
13. When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife？
A. On her birthday.
B. On Valentine’s Day.
C. On April Fool’s Day.
14. When is the man’s mother’s birthday？
A. The day before Valentine’s Day.
B. On Valentine’s Day.
C. The day after Valentine’s Day.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
15. What color does the man choose for his mother？
A. Blue. B. Green. C. Purple.
16. Where is the man going next？
A. A bookstore.
B. A supermarket.
C. Another flower store.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When was the White House completed？
A. In 1792. B. In 1800. C. In 1902.
18. Who never lived in the White House？
A. Washington. B. Clinton. C. Truman.
19. Which country damaged the White House？
A. France. B. England. C. Germany.
20. What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House？
A. He added grass.
B. He installed running water.
C. He added a porch.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Where are we now？ I can’t tell what road this is.
W：We’re heading for the US， but we’re still in Canada. And we’re
quite a long distance from Mexico.
（Text 2）
W：What a fine day！ Shall we go hiking this early spring morning？
M：Mom won’t let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we
finish our homework.
（Text 3）
W：Dad， I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M：A nurse？ Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it.
When your grandma wasn’t well， she knew how to take care of her.
（Text 4）
W：I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me？
M：No. The downtown library doesn’t open on Sundays. I’d rather go
tomorrow so I can check some new books for myself.
（Text 5）
W：That is a beautiful painting， Jerry！ Where did you buy it？
M：Actually， I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W：Really？ That’s amazing！ I had no idea you were so talented. This
looks like it was painted by a professional.
（Text 6）
M：Check out my pet！ He is a German shepherd.
W：Aw！ He’s so cute！ What’s his name？
M：I named him Luke after my favorite movie character， Luke
Skywalker.
W：Great name！ I am surprised you didn’t name him Harry after your
favorite book character.
M：He’s really fast， and that’s why I named him Luke. If I had an
older dog， I would name him Yoda.
W：How old is he？
M：Only four months old.
（Text 7）
W：Bye！ Have a nice night. You won’t play loud music， will you？
You know I don’t like parties in my house.
M：Oh no， Mrs White！ Only Mozart， and maybe Vivaldi.
W：And of course no alcoholic drinks either！
M：No， certainly not. Only Coca-Cola.
W：Good， well， I won’t be back tonight. I’m staying with my
cousin. He’s moving to Japan this Sunday. Goodbye， boys！
M：See you in the morning， Mrs White！
W：By the way， everybody must go home at 11 o’clock.
M：Oh， all right， bye.
（Text 8）
W：Professor， could you give me some suggestions about how to
introduce myself before giving a speech？
M：OK. First， greet the audience and then state your name. As you say
hello and give your name， remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W：Should I speak as loudly as possible？
M：Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You
just need to make sure that your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to
hear you.
W：Thanks. And next？
M：Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of
information you share will depend on the audience and what you’ll be
talking about.
W：I understand.
M：And then， before you start the speech， thank your audience for
being there.
W：Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
（Text 9）
W：May I help you？
M：Yes， madam. I’d like to buy some flowers.
W：Do you want to give them to your girlfriend？
M：No， to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W：Today is Valentine’s Day. That must be why you want them. Just
one day of the year.
M：Not exactly. I get them for her birthday， and for all kinds of weird
anniversaries.
W：But not on April Fool’s Day， right？
M：Ha ha， right. Oh， and by the way， I want some more for my
mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.
W：How about these？ Purple seems popular with mothers.
M：Not with mine. Do you have any other color？
W：How about blue or these green ones？ They are fresh and bright.
M：All right！ I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for
some chocolate.
W：There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are！ Please
come again.
M：Thanks！ Bye！
（Text 10）
W：Have you all heard about the White House？ Today we’re going to
talk about the building that symbolizes the USA. Mr Green， please.
M：The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the
world. You can’t say you’ve been to Washington， D. C. if you
haven’t seen the White House. Not every American president lives
there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the
direction of George Washington， the structure was not completed until
1800， so ironically Washington never called it home. The White House
is open to the public on weekdays from 10 am until noon.
The building was torched by British troops in 1814， during the War of
1812， and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired， but the
sandstone walls outside were still black from the fire. The walls were then
painted white， giving birth to the name the building now goes by. An act
of Congress made it the official name in 1920. Every President has left his
mark upon the White House， with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the
east and west wings， Andrew Jackson installing running water， and
Harry Truman adding a porch. Bill Clinton’s addition to the White
House was an indoor track.
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
Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others， our
planet， and ourselves so we lead more giving and meaningful lives？
Check out four of the best ones and spring into action！
Be My Eyes
This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help
with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video
calls. The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in
the home. This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150
languages. Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak.
When someone needs help， a message reminder appears on their device.
Want to help with cutting edge global research？ Zooniverse is an app
with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen
researcher！ Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile
device or the companion website. Global volunteers don’t have a
scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
My Selfless Act
This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving
back to the community through volunteering. It offers information on local
volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas
and activities.
Zooniverse
Aloe Bud
Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness， routine
and remembering daily self-care， Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple
self-care pocket companion app. It gently reminds users about self-care
activities in physical， mental and emotional needs. These reminders
relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks to
maintaining connections.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个能提升生活质量的
应用程序。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个能提升生活质量的
应用程序。
21. What is Be My Eyes intended to do？
A. To help people with visual barrier.
B. To participate in the sourcing project.
C. To provide digital sourcing to research.
D. To contribute to the companion website.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Be My Eyes部分中的This app
connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted
people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.
可知，这是帮助视力受损的人的应用程序。
22. Which one is not related to Aloe Bud？
A. Mental wellness.
B. Daily routine.
C. Self-care activities.
D. Emotional reminder.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Aloe Bud中的Created by someone
who struggles with ...about self-care activities in physical， mental
and emotional needs.可知，心理健康、日常工作和自我护理活动
与Aloe Bud有关，情感提示与Aloe Bud无关。
23. What do the four apps have in common？
A. Promoting the quality of people’s lives.
B. Reminding users about self-care activities.
C. Helping professional scientific researches.
D. Encouraging the sharing of ideas and activities.
解析： 细节理解题。通读全文尤其是第一段第一句和四个应
用程序的介绍可知，它们都能提升人们的生活质量。
B
A few weeks ago， I pulled an old road map out of my glove box and
handed it to my kids. They’d never seen the province of Ontario laid out
like this before. They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and
other landmarks we’d visited， and I pointed them out on the map.
Digital maps and GPS are modern wonders that have gotten me out of
many confusing places， but paper maps still have a role to play in our
lives. Most of us adults learned to read them out of necessity， but it’s
up to us to pass on that skill to children whose need may not be so
obvious， but who still will benefit from it.
As Trevor Muir wrote in an article on this topic， “When kids learn
how to create and use paper maps， they are doing more than just learning
how to get around. They are actually developing a fundamental skill that
they will use for the rest of their lives. Map reading skill still belongs in
today’s classroom.”
As a child， I had National Geographic maps taped to my bedroom
walls. This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places and
thus made me eager to remember my geography and history lessons
because they were tied to places I’d “seen”. Even now as a mother of
four， I’ve also spared time to travel to many of the countries whose
maps I studied as a child.
Additionally， in this fast-changing world， unexpected events can
rapidly influence one’s usual way of life. When GPS satellites or Internet
connections are affected， this old-fashioned skill can get you out of a
mess without requiring a smartphone. Last but not least， paper maps
arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger
world out there and helping to direct them within it.
So， now is a good time to pull out those dusty old maps and lay
them on the kitchen table.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合给自己的孩子们展示
纸质地图，以及自己小时候使用纸质地图的经历，向读者表明纸质
地图对我们的生活依然很重要，学习如何使用它对孩子们有很多益
处。
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合给自己的孩子们展示
纸质地图，以及自己小时候使用纸质地图的经历，向读者表明纸质
地图对我们的生活依然很重要，学习如何使用它对孩子们有很多益
处。
24. How did the children react when given the paper map？
A. They seemed totally confused.
B. They showed great curiosity.
C. They found it less convenient than GPS.
D. They recognized the landmarks themselves effortlessly.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的They stared at it， asking
about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited可推
知，孩子们对这张纸质地图非常好奇，询问地图上的各种地标。
25. What benefits does the author mention regarding the use of paper maps
for children？
A. They promote reliance on GPS technology.
B. They provide instant convenience and accuracy.
C. They enhance curiosity and imagination.
D. They get rid of the need for smartphones.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的This aroused my curiosity
and imagination about those places ...they were tied to places I’d
“seen”.可知，作者提到使用纸质地图能够激发孩子们的好奇心
与想象力。
26. Which of the following will the author agree with？
A. Paper maps are already out of date.
B. Internet connections are always reliable.
C. GPS will sooner or later replace paper maps.
D. Paper maps provide kids with a grand vision.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中的Last but not least， paper
maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much
bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.可知，作
者认为纸质地图为孩子们提供了一个宏大的视野，帮助他们进入
更大的世界。
27. Which would be the best title for the text？
A. How to Teach Kids to Survive in the Wild
B. Time to Teach Kids to Read Paper Maps
C. How to Teach Kids to Recognize Strange Places
D. Time to Encourage Kids to Explore a Real World
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，作者结合给自己的孩子
们展示纸质地图，以及自己小时候使用纸质地图的经历，向读者
表明纸质地图对我们的生活依然很重要，学习如何使用它对孩子
们有很多益处。因此，B项（是时候教孩子们看纸质地图了）为
文章最佳标题。
C
It’s normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and
social circle， but what about that happening in the middle of the night？
The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that
one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social
media. Not surprisingly， the research also showed that these social night
owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and
that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the
brain to stay awake， so it’s easy to see why a teen might be up all
night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction：
when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed
awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money.
Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle， teens
may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain
development and learning.
Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with
some electronic media in their bedrooms， parents need to set rules sooner
rather than later.
“Providing access （使用机会） to social media is a favor that
children can earn and also lose，” Janie Feldman， an expert who treats
sleep disorders （紊乱）， reminds parents， “The bad effect is clear.
So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and
access. When teenagers agree to the rules， it’s easier for parents to
control how much time they use the phones or computers.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明，12－15岁的青少
年中有1/5的人经常熬夜，整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。这会影响
到青少年的大脑发育和他们的学习成绩。父母应该和青少年一起制
订关于社交媒体的使用时间和使用权利的规则。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明，12－15岁的青少
年中有1/5的人经常熬夜，整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。这会影响
到青少年的大脑发育和他们的学习成绩。父母应该和青少年一起制
订关于社交媒体的使用时间和使用权利的规则。
28. What do the underlined words “night owls” in Paragraph 1 refer
to？
A. Girls often called to office.
B. Teens who stay up late on social media.
C. Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D. Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的one in five teens from 12
to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media可知，night
owls是指熬夜不睡觉、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上的青少年。
29. How do teens react when seeing many “likes” on their posts
according to the study？
A. They are too excited to go to sleep.
B. They fall asleep easily and happily.
C. They are too excited to go to school.
D. They decide to make more good friends.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的when teens saw large
numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with
excitement可知，当青少年看到自己的帖子上有大量的“赞”时，
他们会因为兴奋而无法入睡。
30. What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents？
A. Making rules about media access together with their children.
B. Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C. Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D. Stopping their children from using cell phones.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的parents need to set rules和
第四段中的teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use，
timing and access可知，Janie Feldman建议父母应该和孩子一起讨
论和商定使用社交媒体的一些规则，如使用时间和使用权利等。
31. What is the main idea of the text？
A. Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B. Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C. Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D. Social media may cause teens’ sleep disorders.
解析： 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一项新研究，研究表明
很多青少年经常熬夜、整夜的时间都花在社交媒体上。手机和电
脑产生的蓝光使大脑保持清醒，使他们难以入睡。因此，D项
（社交媒体可能会引起青少年睡眠障碍）符合文章主旨。
D
We’ve all experienced it： You have important information you
need to remember， and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the
forefront of your brain. In this situation， rote memorization （死记硬
背） may be your best — or even your only — option.
Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we
remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet （字母表）. When
we are little， we don’t necessarily understand that our language is
composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order
because we are taught to， and then we know the alphabet.
There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful.
“Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations， but
its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how
it is applied，” says Dr. Aldrich Chan， neuropsychologist. He tells us
that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information
such as vocabulary words or math formulas （公式）. This can be
particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is
required， such as during exams or for job roles.
The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides.
Chan notes that rote memorization often does not promote a deep
understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or
information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. On
the other hand， he explains that meaningful learning focuses on
understanding the fundamental concepts and principles （原理），
encouraging critical thinking， and promoting the integration（整合）of
knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term
memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
However， both rote memorization and meaningful learning have
their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are
different， and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to
actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand
it， and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了死记硬背的特点、
优缺点以及与有意义学习的关系。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了死记硬背的特点、
优缺点以及与有意义学习的关系。
32. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1？
A. By creating a scene.
B. By giving a definition.
C. By giving an example.
D. By making a comparison.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的In this situation可知，作
者通过创设情景的方式在第一段中介绍了文章主题。
33. Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2？
A. To instruct us how to learn the alphabet.
B. To explain how rote memorization works.
C. To stress why learning in order is essential.
D. To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，作者在第二段中
提到字母表是为了解释死记硬背的工作原理。
34. What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan？
A. It focuses on the concepts and principles.
B. It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C. It helps promote a meaningful understanding.
D. It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，从Dr. Aldrich
Chan的观点中我们得知，死记硬背是备考的有用学习工具。
35. What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization？
A. Critical. B. Unclear.
C. Objective. D. Favorable.
解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的rote memorization
cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning可知，作者对于死
记硬背的态度是客观的。
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。
If you have ever had trouble persuading yourself to do things you
should do or would like to do， you have experienced procrastination. If
you are a typical procrastinator， perhaps you spend an excessive amount
of time watching TV， playing video games， checking Facebook，
eating （even when you’re not hungry）， obsessively cleaning or
pacing back and forth through the office. 36 Once again， you end
up doing nothing. Sound familiar？
Lazy people don’t do anything and are just fine with it. 37 They
truly want to fulfil their obligations （职责） but just can’t figure out
how.
38 Relaxing recharges you with energy. In contrast，
procrastinating drains it from you. The less energy you have， the greater
the chances of you putting off your responsibilities， and， once more，
you will accomplish nothing.
The studies on procrastination ever conducted indicate that failure of
the ability to listen to ourselves is most likely the main reason why we put
things off. The scientific name of this ability is self-regulation. Self-
regulation is the ability to consciously control your emotions. 39
Thanks to this， you will procrastinate less. Current research indicates
that willpower can be compared to a muscle. It is possible to strengthen it
through training.
To overcome procrastination， you need to start by setting the bar as
low as possible. Creating habits isn’t about quantity； it’s about small
steps and regular repetition. By making gradual increases， once you
learn a new habit， you can strengthen your willpower muscle. As you
slowly raise the bar， your willpower will gain strength. 40
A. Don’t confuse procrastination with relaxation， either.
B. The more powerful it is， the easier it will be for you to make a
breakthrough.
C. Learning how to develop good habits and kick bad ones can be
achieved by taking small steps.
D. Procrastinators， however， have the desire to actually do something
but can’t force themselves to start.
E. If you train willpower to perform one activity， you can use its strength
to do other things as well.
F. Afterwards， you feel powerless and are overcome with feelings of
guilt and frustration.
G. The more developed this ability is， the more often you will do what
you tell yourself to do and the better you will resist temptation.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拖延症的症状，其产生
原因和自我调节能力有关，以及解决办法。
36. F 上文说明了典型的拖延症患者经常做的事情。设空处承接上
文，说明这样做的后果。F项（之后，你会感到无能为力，充满内疚
和沮丧）符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拖延症的症状，其产生
原因和自我调节能力有关，以及解决办法。
37. D 空前一句说明懒惰的人什么也不做。D项中however和空
前一句形成转折关系，由讲述懒惰的人过渡到有拖延症的人，并
指出二者的区别，说明拖延症患者有真正做某事的欲望，但不能
强迫自己开始。
38. A 根据下文可知，本段主要讲述了拖延症和放松的区别。设空
处为段首句，起到统领全段的作用。A项（也不要把拖延和放松混为
一谈）符合语境，适合作本段的主旨句。
39. G 上文说明自我调节能力差是我们做事拖延的主要原因。设空
处顺接上文，G项中的this ability指上文中的“自我调节能力”，说明
这种能力越发达，你就越经常做你告诉自己要做的事情，你就能更好
地抵抗诱惑。
40. B 根据上文可知，克服拖延症要从低门槛开始，形成一个新习
惯，以后再慢慢提高标准，这样意志力就会增强。设空处总结上文，
B 项中的it指代上文中的willpower，说明意志力越强大，你就越容易
取得突破。
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。
The tech industry created many wonders. However， when it comes
to how they are used by kids， they usually bring a 41 influence on
them.
My kids 42 iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I 43 after we got new ones. As a little girl， my
daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app.
Besides， she was 44 by simple apps that could repeat her facial
expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time， I
considered iPhones quite 45 and usually permit her to use iPhone as a
reward.
Things were good for a few years 46 she discovered YouTube. I
was 47 the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at
midnight. The YouTube videos were so 48 to her that she could not
resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me
how 49 YouTube would be. After all， I have spent a good part of my
career predicting （预测） users’ needs to 50 users’ stickiness
（黏着度）. We do not want our users to 51 our product. But at no
time did we realize that those users might be our 52 one day. Their
immature brains and low self-control ability 53 to avoid the influence
of those advanced tech products.
After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube， I 54 my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling （使解脱） themselves from the 55 tech products.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经允许自己
的孩子使用科技产品，结果发现女儿半夜还在看YouTube视频。于是
作者没收了孩子的手机，因为他们几乎没有机会从令人上瘾的科技
产品中解脱出来。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经允许自己
的孩子使用科技产品，结果发现女儿半夜还在看YouTube视频。于是
作者没收了孩子的手机，因为他们几乎没有机会从令人上瘾的科技
产品中解脱出来。
41. A. slight B. personal
C. negative D. beneficial
解析： 根据文章首句和However可知，科技行业会给孩子们带
来负面影响。slight轻微的；personal个人的；negative消极的；
beneficial有益的。
42. A. had control over B. got exposed to
C. caught sight of D. got rid of
解析： 根据空后的iPhones very early by playing with the
old models可知，作者的孩子很早就接触到了iPhone。have
control over控制；get exposed to接触；catch sight of看见；
get rid of摆脱。
43. A. treasured B. repaired
C. researched D. quitted
解析： 根据空后的after we got new ones可知，作者和丈夫买了
新的，就放弃以前的旧手机了。treasure珍视；repair修理；
research研究；quit放弃。
44. A. amused B. frightened
C. disappointed D. confused
解析： 根据空后的by simple apps that could repeat her facial
expressions and read children’s stories to her可知，应用程序可以
重复女儿的面部表情，所以女儿被逗乐了。amused被逗乐的；
frightened害怕的；disappointed失望的；confused困惑的。
45. A. abnormal B. private
C. educational D. expensive
解析： 根据上文As a little girl， my daughter learned the English
words on her own from an iPhone app.可知，作者认为iPhone很有
教育意义。abnormal反常的；private私有的；educational教育的；
expensive昂贵的。
46. A. because B. if C. unless D. until
解析： 此处引导时间状语从句，表示“直到”。because因
为；if如果；unless除非；until直到。
47. A. shocked B. curious
C. relaxed D. proud
解析： 根据下文It should not have surprised me可知，第一次撞
见女儿在午夜看YouTube视频时作者很震惊。shocked震惊的；
curious好奇的；relaxed放松的；proud骄傲的。
48. A. meaningful B. appealing
C. familiar D. essential
解析： 根据下文she could not resist watching them even at
midnight可知，YouTube上的视频对她太有吸引力了，她甚至在半
夜也忍不住看。meaningful有意义的；appealing吸引人的；
familiar熟悉的；essential重要的。
49. A. hopeful B. stupid
C. costly D. powerful
解析： 女儿半夜都在看YouTube，说明其吸引力很强大。
hopeful有希望的；stupid愚蠢的；costly昂贵的；powerful强大的。
50. A. ignore B. stop
C. improve D. monitor
解析： 预测用户的需求是为了提高用户黏着度，这样用户
不容易离开产品。ignore忽视；stop停止；improve提高；
monitor监视。
51. A. analyze B. leave
C. advertise D. notice
解析： 参见上题解析。analyze分析；leave离开；advertise登广
告；notice注意到。
52. A. children B. neighbors
C. teachers D. parents
解析： 根据第一段中的when it comes to how they are used by
kids以及作者的女儿看视频上瘾可知，此处指产品的用户成了孩
子。children孩子；neighbor邻居；teacher老师；parent父母。
53. A. want B. forget C. fail D. manage
解析： 根据语境可知，孩子们不成熟的大脑和较低的自我控
制能力无法避免这些先进科技产品的影响。fail to do sth表示“未
能做某事”。want想要；forget忘记；fail失败；manage设法。
54. A. adopted B. changed
C. discussed D. refused
解析： 根据下文I took away their iPhones可知，作者改变
了对iPhone的态度。adopt采用；change改变；discuss讨论；
refuse拒绝。
55. A. efficient B. latest
C. useful D. addictive
解析： 根据上文可知，作者女儿半夜都在看视频，说明科技
产品会令人上瘾。efficient有效的；latest最新的；useful有用的；
addictive使人上瘾的。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正
确形式。
Acupuncture （针灸）， an ancient Chinese medical practice， has
been the treatment for countless patients for thousands of years. Before
modern medicine 56 （come） to life， ancient Chinese had used
stone tools to relieve pain. Over time， this practice 57 （gradual）
developed into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped
the root of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims 58 （promote） the
body’s self-regulating functions. Its working rules are in line with the
philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine， 59 stresses
overall treatment， meridian adjustment， balance of physical functions
and physiological well-being.
Practices can vary in forms， 60 （include） needle insertion
（刺入）， cupping and scraping. Needle insertion， one 61 the
most common methods， is carried out by inserting hair-thin needles into
meridians， or specific points on the body that channel vital energy （the
qi）.
Over the years， acupuncture has seen many 62
（advancement） in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a
mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for 63 variety of
illnesses that are not very serious. According to a WHO report， so far
acupuncture 64 （use） in 113 of its 120 member countries，
showing its widespread recognition and application.
In a word， as an ancient Chinese medical practice with a long
history 65 deep cultural significance， acupuncture is a presentation
of profound cultural heritage.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了针灸的治疗方法以
及它在现代医学中的地位。
56. came 考查动词的时态。此处表示过去发生的事情用一般过去
时。故填came。
57. gradually 考查词形转换。此处修饰动词developed应用副词，故
填gradually。
58. to promote 考查非谓语动词。aim to do sth旨在做某事。故填to
promote。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了针灸的治疗方法以
及它在现代医学中的地位。
59. which 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行
词the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine，关系词在
从句作主语，指物。故填which。
60. including 考查介词。设空处后跟名词作宾语，表示“包括”，
应用介词。故填including。
61. of 考查介词。此处为“one of＋形容词最高级＋可数名词复数”
结构，表示“最……之一”。故填of。
62. advancements 考查名词复数。此处many后跟复数名词，故填
advancements。
63. a 考查冠词。a variety of各种各样的。故填a。
64. has been used 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。主语与谓语
构成被动关系，用被动语态，根据上文so far可知，空处应用现在完成
时的被动语态，主语为acupuncture，助动词用has。故填has been
used。
65. and 考查连词。结合上下文语境可知，设空处前后内容为并列关
系。故填and。
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。期中考试临近，为帮助同学们缓解考前压力，上
周一你班举行了一个主题为Stay Positive的班会。请你以A Meaningful
Event为标题为学校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 班会目的；2.班会过程；3.班会影响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
A Meaningful Event
参考范文：
A Meaningful Event
With the mid-term examination drawing near， Class 5 Senior 2 held
a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to
relieve students of their stress before exams.
The class meeting， composed of three sections， began with a video
telling how to get rid of negative emotions. After that， free discussions
were conducted in groups. Finally， some students shared their personal
experiences and tips on dealing with stress， such as listening to relaxing
music and doing refreshing sports.
The class meeting was a real success， which offered practical
suggestions to help students fight against pressure. The students benefited
a lot from it.
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where
my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs
my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start
to fit into the city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent
show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their
unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A
buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the
big day. Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to
participate. However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have
any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer. I
couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma， one of the
most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the
grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent
show？” she grinned （笑）， “I heard you singing a tune， along the
way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t
believe my ears. Emma， with personality and popularity，
acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest
voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent
towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb
seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet
you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we
were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing （排练） almost every single
day after school. We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the
scene. As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.
But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute
stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
I was completely shocked by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
参考范文：
I was completely knocked out by the news. Then I started to pace up
and down like a caged animal， debating with myself whether or not to go
on stage alone. “How can this be possible？” I thought to myself. Fear
and anxiety coursed through my veins， and it seemed that all our hard
work was in vain. But then the thought of the support and encouragement
from Emma and my mom came flooding back to me. It was at the moment
that I realized that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back. Filled with
determination， I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
Finally came the big moment. As I stepped onto the stage， I could
feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest. Glancing around the hall， I
took a deep breath and began to sing. Surprisingly， all my worries
suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me. When I
finished my song， the whole hall burst into applause. Tears of joy welled
up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me， and my
mum stood near， winking at us. From that day forward， I learned that
by overcoming fears and self-doubts， we can make a difference.
谢谢观看！
