单元质量检测（六） Survival
（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 does the woman think her father is now？
A.At home. B.At his office. C.At the club.
2.What is the woman probably going to do this weekend？
A.Go boating with her classmates.
B.Go camping with the man.
C.Prepare for a competition.
3.How long does the woman usually sleep every night？
A.About eight hours. B.About seven hours. C.About six hours.
4.What do we know about Tim？
A.He became severely ill. B.He may have a car accident. C.He didn’t take driving lessons.
5.What does the man suggest？
A.Calling the service centre. B.Pressing the emergency button. C.Doing nothing for a short while.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.How old is the magazine that the man is looking for？
A.About one year old. B.About two years old. C.About two and a half years old.
7.Where will the two speakers probably go next？
A.The second floor.
B.The right side of the first floor.
C.The left side of the first floor.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.When will the two speakers probably go to Epcot？
A.Right now. B.After lunch. C.At night.
9.What are the two speakers going to do first？
A.Get checked in. B.Find a parking lot. C.Ride the roller coaster.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Where was the man last week？
A.In Rome. B.In Milan. C.In Ferrara.
11.What did the man probably visit first？
A.The castle. B.The cathedral. C.The Renaissance buildings.
12.How many times has the man traveled abroad this year？
A.Twice. B.Three times. C.Four times.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What festival are the two speakers talking about？
A.Mother’s Day. B.Easter. C.Halloween.
14.When does the woman usually visit her grandparents？
A.On Friday morning. B.On Saturday morning. C.On Saturday afternoon.
15.What is the favorite part of the festival to the woman？
A.Receiving presents.
B.Going to church.
C.Hunting for eggs.
16.What will the man probably do during the holiday？
A.Hang out with other international students.
B.Join the woman’s family for the festival.
C.Stay in the dorm reading a huge book.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When did the speaker arrive in Antarctica？
A.In December.
B.In September.
C.In March.
18.What difficulty does the speaker have at the moment？
A.There is a lot of hard work to do.
B.The ship won’t return for months.
C.He is working with a small number of people.
19.What has improved in Antarctica in the last ten years？
A.Food.
B.Communication.
C.Living conditions.
20.What is the speaker trying to do？
A.Remind scientists of danger in Antarctica.
B.Describe his own experiences in Antarctica.
C.Suggest ways of improving life in Antarctica.
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
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum， the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill， with lessons that expose students to math， arts， and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading， math， creative thinking， and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach， Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial， or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers， with a wide range of lessons， games， and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read， and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities， videos， and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps， at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $1.
FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magical adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun， magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day， paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
21.For an annual subscription to ABCmouse， how much does a family need to pay？
A.$54. B.$105.
C.$126. D.$180.
22.Which app best suits children who are taught at home？
A.ABCmouse. B.Homer.
C.Hooked on Phonics. D.FarFaria.
23.Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from？
A.Finance. B.Science.
C.Culture. D.Education.
B
It was a sunny afternoon in June 2022 when 20-year-old Anthony Perry stepped off the train at Chicago’s 69th Street station.On the platform， two men were fighting bitterly.Then the unthinkable happened： the pair fell over the edge and onto the tracks.One man ended up on his back.Suddenly， he started convulsing （抽搐） unnaturally.He had fallen on the third rail， the conduit （导线管） for the 600 volts of electricity that powers Chicago’s L trains.The aggressor leaped backward， bounded back up onto the platform and disappeared.
Perry couldn’t just stand there and watch.He sat at the edge of the platform and eased himself down.He took a few quick bounds and approached the victim.The guy looked dead， his body still moving violently as the electricity pulsed （搏动）.Gathering up his courage， Perry reached down and grasped the victim’s wrist.Instantly， he felt a blast of electric shock shoot through his body.Perry shrank and jumped back.He reached down a second time， and was shocked again.But the third time he seized the man’s wrist and forearm and， braving the shock， pulled with all his strength.The guy’s body slid briefly along the third rail， coming to rest on the gravel on the outer edge of the tracks.
The man was breathing， but irregularly.Something wasn’t right.“Give him chest compressions （按压）！” yelled a woman.Perry was no expert， but for a few moments he worked on the man’s heart until the victim began convulsing.Then he heard a sudden noise behind him — medical workers and firefighters had arrived.Perry let the professionals take over.His heart still racing from the electric shocks， he climbed back up onto the platform， grabbed his things and headed home.
The evening news reported the incident.After a friend outed him to the media， Perry became the toast of Chicago.Perry was then recruited by the Chicago Fire Department and is now training to be an emergency medical technician.
24.What made the rescue of the victim particularly difficult？
A.The man had lost his consciousness.
B.The victim lay injured on top of a track.
C.The rescuer was at risk of an electric shock.
D.The electricity powering trains was hard to cut off.
25.What can be inferred about Perry according to Paragraphs 3－4？
A.He had received professional first aid training.
B.The local newspaper interviewed him on the spot.
C.His chest compressions played a key role in saving life.
D.His heart beat fast because of nervousness and tiredness.
26.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Perry landed a job in the Fire Department.
B.The city of Chicago awarded Perry a prize.
C.People in Chicago toasted Perry for his brave deeds.
D.Perry got popular and greatly admired in Chicago.
27.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text？
A.To credit a hero with saving a victim’s life.
B.To highlight Perry’s courage in stopping a fight.
C.To stress the importance of calmness in rescue work.
D.To display people’s cooperation in assisting the victim.
C
Lionfish certainly aren’t the fastest predators at sea， but new research suggests that they can catch swift prey in an unhurried way， moving slowly in pursuit until the perfect moment to strike.“The finding may help explain part of the lionfish’s impact as an invasive （侵入的） species， and reveals a hunting approach that other relatively slow predators use，” researchers said.
Born with brightly colored stripes， lionfish often use coral reefs （珊瑚） as a protection and remain undetected long enough to follow and attack small fish.But the predators also feed in open water where they’re more visible.Curious about how these slow swimmers hunt in plain view， Ashley Peterson， a professor at the University of California， and her colleagues placed some red lionfish in a tank and recorded them as they chased down the green chromis， a kind of small reef fish.In 14 of the 23 trials， the lionfish successfully swallowed their prey.They also captured the chromis in 74 per cent of the trials where the lionfish made attempts to strike.
On average， chromis swam about twice as fast as lionfish.But chromis still fell victim to the way lionfish hunted — lionfish swim towards chromis， aiming for the prey’s current position.“If they’re interested in something， they never give up，” Peterson said.In contrast， the prey fish does bursts of fast swimming along with short pauses.“Over time， lionfish will take advantage of all those pauses to get closer and closer until they capture the prey，” Peterson said.“It would be interesting to see how lionfish’s chase plays out.”
If lionfish do use the strategy in the wild and the prey reacts similarly， it’s possible that the hunting method could contribute to the destructive potential of their invasion in the Caribbean， the western Atlantic and the Mediterranean， where the fish are eating native ocean animals and disrupting food webs.But other factors， such as lionfish’s huge appetite and fruitful reproduction， could be more influential on the invasiveness.
28.What does the new research focus on？
A.Defensive measures of lionfish. B.Slow predators’ hunting strategy.
C.The impact of different predators. D.Approaches to handling invasive species.
29.What does the author want to explain by the trials in Paragraph 2？
A.Small fish are much safer in open water.
B.Lionfish always pretend not to see their prey.
C.Lionfish have a high rate of successful strikes.
D.Fast prey tends not to be long-distance swimmers.
30.What can be inferred about lionfish during their hunting process？
A.They quietly pick up their speed.
B.They prefer more challenging prey.
C.They like to play tricky games with their prey.
D.They show great perseverance in capturing their prey.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us？
A.Slow predators may have the same characteristics.
B.Lionfish’ hunting style makes them dominate the oceans.
C.It’s time to deal with the limitations of the wild environment.
D.Lionfish are harmful to ocean creatures as an invasive species.
D
After nearly 70 years of space exploration， Earth is now surrounded by space junk.Recently， an accident made the clean-up more difficult to start.
According to the European Space Agency （ESA）， scientists plan on testing their “junk truck”， ClearSpace-1， in 2025.It’s a spacecraft with four arms that can catch debris （碎片） and bring it back to Earth.They have chosen to bring back VESPA， a 113-kilogram， two-meter-wide rocket part.However， in August， it was hit by another piece of space junk， creating new pieces.The ESA is now revising its clean-up plan.
Most satellites today are sent into Earth’s low orbit， which reaches up to around 2，000 kilometers above the Earth.There， spacecraft are most likely to crash with each other.There may be as many as 170 million pieces of space junk in orbit.Big or small， any of the pieces can cause harm to a spacecraft.
In terms of the clean-up， scientists have some other ideas.One popular plan is to equip a spacecraft with harpoons （叉） and magnets （磁铁）.The craft would shoot the harpoon to stick into the debris before “throwing” it back to Earth.Magnets could move the debris， changing its direction.The debris would burn after entering Earth’s atmosphere so there wouldn’t be much left when it reaches Earth.Scientists are also considering shooting lasers （激光） from spacecraft to heat up the debris’ surface， creating a small push that would change the debris’ orbit.This change would allow the debris to be caught by Earth’s gravity.
Space junk can be very dangerous， and space agencies around the world are testing and planning the clean-up.But why haven’t they done anything yet？ One reason is the expense.
It would take between $4，000 and $60，000 per kilogram to catch one piece of debris larger than 10 cm.And around $300 million is needed to develop the laser technology.
32.What’s the mission of ClearSpace-1？
A.To mark Earth’s low orbit. B.To monitor space debris.
C.To study the harm of space junk. D.To bring VESPA back to Earth.
33.How do lasers work in cleaning up space debris？
A.By burning it up in space. B.By pushing it into deeper space.
C.By moving it towards a spacecraft. D.By redirecting it into the atmosphere.
34.What’s a disadvantage of the clean-up according to the last two paragraphs？
A.It’s complex. B.It’s risky.
C.It’s costly. D.It’s changeable.
35.What might be a suitable title for the text？
A.Escaping from Crowded Space B.Looking for Ways to Clean up Space
C.Dangerous Space Debris D.Exceptional Space Exploration
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。
How to Stay Safe on a Field Trip
Many parents are relaxed and even want their children to go on field trips. 36 Here are some tips to help students stay secure during their field trip adventures.
Stay physically safe
It’s crucial to ensure that students memorize their parents’ phone numbers and keep them handy in case of an emergency.When crossing roads， they must practice road safety by looking both ways and walking with caution. 37 In this way， they stay within the designated areas and with the group.
Keep hygiene （卫生） while dining out
Students should be mindful of their food choices and avoid having too much unhealthy food， especially when away from home.It’s essential to tell their teacher and bring allergen-free snacks if they have food allergies. 38 For example， washing hands before and after meals， and using soap in public places to minimize the risk of exposure to germs.
39
When using public restrooms on their field trips， students should use disposable seat covers or toilet paper to reduce exposure to bacteria.Practicing good restroom hygiene is also important to minimize the risk of spreading illness to others.They can also wear a mask to stay furthest away from sickness， and inform a teacher to receive proper assistance if they feel unwell.
40 By sticking to these safety tips， students can have a safe and enjoyable field trip experience.
A.Try to avoid sickness.
B.Use public restrooms properly.
C.Others may be concerned about the safety on the trips， though.
D.It’s important to follow safety manners to ensure a smooth outing.
E.On the whole， students should maintain good cleanliness practices.
F.Some parents， however， are doubtful about the benefits of the trips.
G.Besides， students should ask for permission before going anywhere else.
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。
Amanda and Daines Tanner’s dog jumped onto their bed a few months ago and pawed at their bodies while they were trying to sleep.It was around 5：30 a.m.on a Saturday — the day each week the couple 41 sleeping in.
Amanda Tanner had never seen Axel， their 1-year-old border collie， so 42 that early.They guessed he needed to be let outside， so that morning in August 2023， Daines Tanner 43 him downstairs.But when Daines Tanner opened the door to their backyard in Texas， Axel wouldn’t go outside.He 44 rushed towards Amanda Tanner’s 17-year-old son’s room downstairs and began 45 at the door.Inside， Gabriel Silva was already awake.Minutes earlier， he was walking in the living room when he lost his 46 and fell.He said he couldn’t move， and everything around him looked 47 than usual.He didn’t know why he was feeling poorly， so he went back to his bedroom and got back in bed.Then he heard Axel at his door and Daines Tanner downstairs.Gabriel 48 Axel into the bedroom， where he began explaining his 49 to Daines Tanner — he was struggling to walk， the right side of his body was 50 and his vision was magnified （放大的）.But Daines Tanner could 51 understand him because Gabriel’s speech was slurred （含糊不清的）.
Daines Tanner drove Gabriel to an emergency room in Houston， where doctors determined that he was having a stroke.Gabriel has since 52 his ability to speak， walk and move his right arm， as the “Today” show first reported.
Sabih Effendi， a doctor who 53 Gabriel， said that he might have never recovered if Axel hadn’t 54 the family that morning.Amanda Tanner is planning to 55 a medal to the front of Axel’s collar （圈） to honor what he did for Gabriel.
41.A.lived up to B.looked forward to
C.looked around D.lived through
42.A.energetic B.adorable
C.sleepy D.greedy
43.A.demanded B.forced
C.walked D.ordered
44.A.instead B.quite
C.indeed D.rather
45.A.knocking B.looking
C.staring D.pawing
46.A.balance B.confidence
C.gift D.courage
47.A.further B.clearer
C.smaller D.larger
48.A.pulled B.cast
C.noticed D.insisted
49.A.behavior B.clues
C.symptoms D.crisis
50.A.delicate B.numb
C.frozen D.ideal
51.A.nearly B.immediately
C.quickly D.barely
52.A.enhanced B.regained
C.transformed D.combined
53.A.represented B.impressed
C.treated D.spotted
54.A.informed B.awakened
C.grasped D.encountered
55.A.reward B.possess
C.attach D.display
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。
Jiangxi Province has taken many measures to protect finless porpoises （江豚）， 56 have faced dramatic changes in their living environment as Poyang Lake， China’s largest freshwater lake， suffered a severe drought.
The species， 57 （list） as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature， now lives only along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.The number of finless porpoises 58 （drop） significantly in the past few years， with only 457 59 （live） in Poyang Lake.
As the water level dropped to less than 12 meters， the lake officially entered this year’s dry season on 6 August， 60 （early） than at any time since records began in 1951.Severe drought has reduced the lake by 75 per cent.This change will 61 （undoubted） increase the risk of the finless porpoises hitting boats and also result 62 a food shortage for the porpoises.
Wang Liang， who works for the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi， said the province has released 63 total of 200 million fish， shrimps （虾） and crabs into the waters 64 （enrich） the food supply and more than 2，000 65 （volunteer） have been trained to rescue the species.
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）
近期你校举行了一次迎冬至活动。假定你是学校英文报记者李华，请你写一篇短文报道此次活动，内容包括：
1.活动的目的；
2.活动的安排；
3.活动的体会。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：冬至Winter Solstice
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 Evan was 13， he wanted to have a dog.His mom Octavia refused since raising a dog would need lots of attention and care.
The boy once joined the Forest Exploration club of his school where Octavia taught.And the mother was in charge of the club.One morning， guided by Octavia， Evan and his schoolmates went hiking in a forest.During the hike， some purple flowers caught Evan’s eye.Evan thought those beautiful flowers could surely impress his mother.So he walked to the riverside secretly to pick those flowers.Unfortunately， Evan got separated from the group and got lost.
He anxiously kept walking， hoping he could catch up with the group.Suddenly， a dog appeared.At first， Evan thought it might be a wolf， so he tensed and stood there still.When the dog got closer， he saw its tail wagging （摇摆） gently.
“Oh， buddy.You scared me，” he said， petting the dog.“You must be a stray （走失的） dog， huh？” The dog looked at him with the most sincere expression.Evan wanted to find his way home， not only for himself but also for the animal.Therefore， he walked again.The moment Octavia realized Evan was gone， she and others began looking for Evan desperately， but in vain.
It was getting darker and colder.Evan discovered a cave.He went inside and made a fire to keep warm.He knew his mom and other schoolmates must have been searching the forest for him.“Buddy， let’s wait here and see if we can hear my group calling，” Evan told the dog.And they sat near each other.Before long， Evan fell asleep.
At some point， he heard the sound of animal growling （低声吼叫） and noticed the dog at the entrance of their shelter.The dog was growling at something that Evan couldn’t see well.But there was another animal growling back.Evan wiped his eyes and tried to see what made the dog so alert and angry.He then saw a big fox， and said to himself， “Thank goodness！ I’m not alone！” But he was still frightened.The fox moved forward， wanting to attack Evan.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Without stepping back， the brave dog continued barking， ready to attack the fox.
“It’s my mom！ Let’s go！” Evan excitedly told the dog and ran to Octavia.
单元质量检测（六） Survival
第一部分
1－5 BCABC 6－10 CACAC 11－15 ABBCC 16－20 BACBB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Hello！ This is Bill Smith from the Greenhouse Club. May I speak to Mr Jones？
W：I’m sorry， but my dad isn’t at home right now. He won’t be back until six o’clock. I can give you his office phone number.
（Text 2）
M：Have a nice weekend！ I will go camping. Do you have anything exciting planned？
W：Not really. I was thinking of renting a boat at the Water Park with my classmates， but the national English competition is coming up， so I will probably have to prepare for it.
（Text 3）
M：Do you usually get up at 6 every morning？
W：Yes. It’s not too hard because I go to bed around 10 every night. I want to be sure to get enough sleep every night.
M：That’s good. I don’t get nearly enough. I sleep only about six hours every night.
（Text 4）
W：Have you heard about Tim？ He’s in hospital again.
M：What happened？ I’ve never heard he is suffering from any illnesses.
W：He was driving too fast again. I guess he didn’t learn his lesson from last time.
M：I’m so sorry to hear that.
（Text 5）
W：Uh-oh. It looks like there’s a problem.
M：Yeah， I’m afraid so. Last Friday this elevator was out of service all day long.
W：Do you think I should press the emergency button？
M：Let’s just wait a minute or two first. It may start again by itself.
（Text 6）
W：Can I help you？
M：I need to find a specific magazine， and I am not sure where to look for. Where are the old magazines？
W：The magazines that are a bit older than one year are on the left of the first floor， and the magazines that are less than one year old are at the end of the right side. They’re near the reading room. How old is your magazine？
M：It came out about two and a half years ago， so I guess I’d find it on the left side of the first floor then， right？
W：I’m afraid not. Magazines that are more than two years old are kept on the second floor.
M：Can you help me look for it？
W：OK.
（Text 7）
W：Hey， wake up， sleepy head.
M：I fell asleep. Are we there？
W：Yes， we finally make it to Disney World. We are in the parking lot. It might not be a bad idea to have a quick lunch and start our journey.
M：I couldn’t wait to go to Epcot.
W：Epcot should be put on the list of “To Dos” but I’ve heard that Epcot is really sweet at night.
M：It sounds reasonable. What about the indoor roller coaster？ It’s thrilling！ I’m dying for it.
W：Oh， no. I’m afraid it would be really scary especially when it is totally in the dark.
M：Ugh. Then we might find a hotel and get checked in before lunch.
W：I can’t agree more.
（Text 8）
W：I called you last week but your mother said you were sightseeing in Italy. Did you go to Rome？
M：No. I went to Rome last year and Milan the year before last， so this year I went to Ferrara. You may not have heard about it， as it isn’t one of the most famous Italian cities.
W：Oh， I’ve heard about it before. It’s known as the City of the Renaissance， right？ I’ve never visited it before， though. How was your time there？
M：It was great. I visited the city centre. The cathedral and the castle are both there in the heart of the city， and both are amazing. I didn’t go to the cathedral， because it was very crowded.
W：What else did you visit there？
M：After I left the castle， I went to visit the historic part of the city， which has a lot of buildings from the Renaissance. Then I visited several palaces and churches.
W：You seem to really like travelling.
M：Yes， I love it. I usually travel abroad twice a year， and this year I’ve taken one more trip than usual.
（Text 9）
M：I didn’t even realize there was a festival coming up.
W：Why？ You didn’t know about Easter？ There are many traditions connected to it.
M：I knew a little about it and didn’t know it was in April. I thought it might be some day after Mother’s Day.
W：Easter is observed on a Sunday in March or April. It is truly worth celebrating in the spring. We are all looking forward to the holiday. Mother will make a big Easter basket for each of us with presents like chocolate bars， candies and even a CD. We go to a church service on Friday morning. We dye our Easter eggs on Saturday morning and visit our grandparents that afternoon. But the best part for me is the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter morning， parents hide Easter eggs in different places for us to find. It is almost as much fun as Halloween.
M：Green with envy. I will probably hang out with the other international students. I might also stay in the dorm. Remember， Linda assigned a huge book for us to read.
W：Pooh. That’s boring. Why not come with me？
M：Well， I’m OK. I may just spend the holiday myself.
W：Come on. My parents will be happy to have you with us.
M：Serious？ Cool！
（Text 10）
Hello， listeners！ I’d like to share with you a bit about what it’s like to live here at the South Pole. I’m a scientist and I arrived here in Antarctica three months ago， in December. The temperature at that time was cold but not unpleasant yet. Since arriving， I’ve worked with about 60 other people getting everything ready for the Antarctica winter. It’s been a lot of hard work， but it has been fun， too.
However， a few days ago the ship left， taking most of the staff with it， and it won’t be back to fetch us until next December. So the hardest thing to get used to now is that there are just 14 of us here. It’s been difficult to adjust because I’m used to working in a large group.
I’m living at the same work station I was at ten years ago. It was new then， but it’s still in good condition and generally unchanged. The dried food we get is also the same. The people working here with me are all different from the year ago， but I’m always happy getting to know new people. Ten years ago， we were able to send faxes to friends and family once a month， but today we can send e-mails and talk on the phone so we don’t feel so far away.
Last week we went out exploring for a few days. It was dangerous. We went together everywhere in case we fell into any holes in the ice. Holes here are much too deep to climb out of. The skies last week were beautifully clear， and I was reminded how lucky I am to be here.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个学习软件，并对其各自特色和收费进行了详细说明。
21.A 数字计算题。根据ABCmouse部分中的The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.可知，费用为每月15美元，一年应是15×12＝180，同时全年订阅可以节省原价的70%，即180×（1－70%）＝54。
22.C 细节理解题。根据Hooked on Phonics部分中的It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read， and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students.可知，Hooked on Phonics是在家上学的学生的理想选择。
23.D 文章出处题。通读全文可知，文章分别介绍了四个学习软件的教育信息和收费方式。由此可推知，该篇文章来自报纸上的教育专栏。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Anthony Perry在火车站看到跌落在铁轨上的受害者后，不顾个人的安危勇敢地进行救助的故事。
24.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的He had fallen on the third rail， the conduit （导线管） for the 600 volts of electricity that powers Chicago’s L trains.和第二段中的Instantly， he felt a blast of electric shock shoot through his body.可知，受害者摔在了通电的导线管上，Perry尝试救他的时候被电击了。由此可知，救助者有触电的危险使救助变得尤其困难。
25.C 推理判断题。根据第三段前三句可知，受害人刚被救出的时候，呼吸不规律，情况很不好，在Perry做完胸部按压后，他开始抽搐，情况好转。由此可知，Perry的胸部按压对挽救生命起了关键作用。
26.D 句意理解题。人们在知道是Anthony Perry做出这样英勇无私的举动后，应该会非常敬佩这位英雄。由此推知，画线句意为“Perry成了芝加哥受欢迎和尊敬的人”。
27.A 写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了Anthony Perry英勇救人的故事，在火车站看到跌落在铁轨上的受害者后，他不顾触电的危险，勇敢地救出了受害者，并及时帮助受害者做了胸部按压，事后低调地离开。由此推知，作者的写作目的是赞扬救助受害者生命的英雄。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了狮子鱼作为入侵物种所使用的慢捕食者的狩猎策略。
28.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的The finding may help explain part of the lionfish’s impact as an invasive （侵入的） species， and reveals a hunting approach that other relatively slow predators use可知，新研究的重点是慢捕食者的狩猎策略。
29.C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的In 14 of the 23 trials， the lionfish successfully swallowed their prey.They also captured the chromis in 74 per cent of the trials where the lionfish made attempts to strike.可知，狮子鱼狩猎的成功率很高。
30.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的If they’re interested in something， they never give up及Over time， lionfish will take advantage of all those pauses to get closer and closer until they capture the prey可知，狮子鱼在狩猎过程中表现出极大的毅力来。
31.D 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，狮子鱼作为一种入侵物种，对海洋生物是有害的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了欧洲航天局为了带回太空垃圾碎片VESPA准备发射ClearSpace-1，它是一艘带有四只机械臂的航天器，可以捕捉太空垃圾并将其带回地球。然而最近发生的一起事故使得清理工作变得更加困难。
32.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的They have chosen to bring back VESPA， a 113-kilogram， two-meter-wide rocket part.可知，ClearSpace-1的任务是把VESPA带回地球。
33.D 推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，激光通过加热太空垃圾的表面，改变其轨道，使其进入地球大气层，所以激光是通过将太空垃圾重定向进入地球大气层来清理太空垃圾。
34.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的One reason is the expense.和最后一段中列举的数据可知，清理太空垃圾的一个缺点是费用高昂。
35.B 标题归纳题。通读全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了太空垃圾问题以及清理太空垃圾的方案和困难性。因此B项（寻找清理太空的方案）最适合作为文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了孩子们在野外郊游时保持安全的一些实用提示。
36.C 根据空前一句可知，许多父母希望他们的孩子去野外郊游，空后一句提及了学生们在野外郊游时保持安全的一些实用提示，由此可知，该空应与上文形成转折关系。C项（不过，其他人可能会担心旅途中的安全问题）符合语境。
37.G 根据Stay physically safe可知，该段主要讲孩子们在野外郊游时如何保持身体安全的方法。空前两句是孩子们在野外郊游时保持身体安全的两个方法，G项（此外，学生们在去其他地方之前应该征得许可）对上文进行进一步说明，讲另一个孩子们在野外郊游时保持身体安全的方法。
38.E 根据Keep hygiene （卫生） while dining out可知，该段主要讲孩子们在野外郊游外出就餐时保持卫生。E项（总的来说，学生们应该保持良好的清洁习惯）与本段主旨相关，并与空后一句为例证关系。
39.A 设空处为段落小标题。根据下文可知，本段主要讲孩子们在野外郊游时保持健康，A项（尽量避免生病）符合语境。
40.D 根据空后一句可知，通过遵守这些安全方法，学生们能够获得安全愉快的野外郊游体验。D项（遵守安全方法以确保郊游顺利进行是很重要的）符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了几个月前，阿曼达和戴恩斯·坦纳的狗阿克塞尔跳到他们的床上，在他们想睡觉的时候用爪子抓他们的身体，最后发现是因为他们的儿子突发疾病，如果不是阿克塞尔，恐怕儿子永远都不会康复了。
41.B 根据上文Saturday可知，这对夫妇期望在这一天睡懒觉。live up to达到；look forward to期待；look around环顾四周；live through度过。
42.A 根据下文They guessed he needed to be let outside可知，他们的狗那天早上特别精力充沛，所以他们打算放出去。energetic精力充沛的；adorable买得起的；sleepy瞌睡的；greedy贪婪的。
43.C 根据语境可知，戴恩斯·坦纳把狗送下楼。demand要求；force迫使；walk步行，护送；order命令。
44.A 根据上文Axel wouldn’t go outside可知，阿克塞尔不愿出去。根据空后内容可知，他冲向楼下阿曼达·坦纳17岁儿子的房间。上下文为转折关系。instead相反，反而；quite非常；indeed确实；rather而不是。
45.D Axel是一只狗，所以是用爪子抓门。knock敲击；look看；stare凝视；paw用爪子抓。
46.A 根据空后的and fell可知，Gabriel Silva失去平衡摔倒了。balance平衡；confidence自信；gift礼物；courage勇气。
47.D 根据下文his vision was magnified可知，它的视野被放大了，所以看东西比平时大。further更远的；clearer更清楚的；smaller更小的；larger更大的。
48.C 根据下文Axel into the bedroom可知，加布里埃尔注意到阿克塞尔进了卧室。pull拉；cast投射；notice注意到；insist坚持。
49.C 根据破折号后的内容可知，他在解释自己身上的症状。behavior行为；clue线索；symptom症状；crisis危机。
50.B 上文提到他失去平衡摔倒，由此可推测他身体的右侧麻木。delicate脆弱的；numb麻木的；frozen结冰的；ideal理想的。
51.D 根据下文because Gabriel’s speech was slurred可知，盖伯瑞尔说话含糊不清，戴恩斯·坦纳几乎听不懂他的话。nearly几乎；immediately立即；quickly快速地；barely几乎不。
52.B 根据下文he might have never recovered可推测，他如今已经恢复了。enhance加强；regain恢复；transform转变；combine结合。
53.C 根据空前的a doctor who可知，Sabih Effendi是治疗他的医生。represent代表；impress使印象深刻；treat治疗，对待；spot发现。
54.B 根据文章首句可知，他们当时被狗吵醒了。inform通知；awaken唤醒；grasp抓住；encounter遇见。
55.C 根据空后的a medal to the front of Axel’s collar可知，阿曼达·坦纳打算在阿克塞尔的项圈上加上一枚奖章以纪念他为加布里埃尔所做的一切。reward奖励；possess拥有；attach附上；display展示。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于中国最大的淡水湖鄱阳湖遭遇严重干旱，江豚的生存环境发生了巨大变化，江西省已经采取了许多措施来保护江豚。
56.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词finless porpoises，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。
57.listed 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，list与逻辑主语species构成动宾关系，应用过去分词作定语。故填listed。
58.has dropped 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据in the past few years可知，空处应用现在完成时。主语为The number of finless porpoises，助动词用has。故填has dropped。
59.living 考查非谓语动词。此处为with复合结构，且457与live之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式作宾语补足语。故填living。
60.earlier 考查形容词的比较级。根据than at any time since records began in 1951可知，空处应用形容词的比较级。故填earlier。
61.undoubtedly 考查词性转换。空处修饰动词increase应用副词，故填undoubtedly。
62.in 考查介词。result in导致。故填in。
63.a 考查冠词。a total of总共。故填a。
64.to enrich 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作目的状语，应用动词不定式。故填to enrich。
65.volunteers 考查名词复数。根据上文more than 2，000可知，空处应用名词复数。故填volunteers。
第四部分
第一节
In order to get a better understanding of our traditional festival and relieve us from study pressure， our school launched an activity with the theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last weekend.
There were varieties of activities， ranging from making dumplings on our own to live talent shows.Under the guidance of our teachers， we created handmade dumplings with different shapes and fillings.
This activity turned out to be a great joy.Not only did we acquire knowledge about life skills but we also enhanced our national pride and confidence.
第二节
Without stepping back， the brave dog continued barking， ready to attack the fox.Daring not to step forward anymore， the fox stood still for minutes while the dog remained before Evan， keeping barking and exposing his sharp teeth.Eventually， the fox left； the dog stopped growling but stayed aware.Minutes later， the dog eased and returned to Evan’s side， providing much-needed warmth.Evan felt safe and so thankful.When day broke， Evan continued walking to look for his group， and the dog accompanied him.At last， he heard his mom yelling out his name.
“It’s my mom！ Let’s go！” Evan excitedly told the dog and ran to Octavia.“Evan！ Evan！” Octavia cried and Evan rushed into her arms.Evan’s eyes clouded with tears.He hugged his mother and apologized for secretly walking away from the group.Then， Evan explained what the dog had done for him and begged not to leave the dog.Octavia happily nodded.After returning home， Octavia prepared a bowl for the dog and said， “Thank you for keeping my boy safe.” During the following days， they didn’t find the dog’s owner.Thus， Evan asked， “Mom， can we keep him？” “Sure， he’s a family member now，” Octavia agreed.
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单元质量检测（六） Survival
（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 does the woman think her father is now？
A. At home.
B. At his office.
C. At the club.
2. What is the woman probably going to do this weekend？
A. Go boating with her classmates.
B. Go camping with the man.
C. Prepare for a competition.
3. How long does the woman usually sleep every night？
A. About eight hours.
B. About seven hours.
C. About six hours.
4. What do we know about Tim？
A. He became severely ill.
B. He may have a car accident.
C. He didn’t take driving lessons.
5. What does the man suggest？
A. Calling the service centre.
B. Pressing the emergency button.
C. Doing nothing for a short while.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How old is the magazine that the man is looking for？
A. About one year old.
B. About two years old.
C. About two and a half years old.
7. Where will the two speakers probably go next？
A. The second floor.
B. The right side of the first floor.
C. The left side of the first floor.
8. When will the two speakers probably go to Epcot？
A. Right now.
B. After lunch.
C. At night.
9. What are the two speakers going to do first？
A. Get checked in.
B. Find a parking lot.
C. Ride the roller coaster.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
10. Where was the man last week？
A. In Rome. B. In Milan. C. In Ferrara.
11. What did the man probably visit first？
A. The castle.
B. The cathedral.
C. The Renaissance buildings.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. How many times has the man traveled abroad this year？
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What festival are the two speakers talking about？
A. Mother’s Day.
B. Easter.
C. Halloween.
14. When does the woman usually visit her grandparents？
A. On Friday morning.
B. On Saturday morning.
C. On Saturday afternoon.
15. What is the favorite part of the festival to the woman？
A. Receiving presents.
B. Going to church.
C. Hunting for eggs.
16. What will the man probably do during the holiday？
A. Hang out with other international students.
B. Join the woman’s family for the festival.
C. Stay in the dorm reading a huge book.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the speaker arrive in Antarctica？
A. In December.
B. In September.
C. In March.
18. What difficulty does the speaker have at the moment？
A. There is a lot of hard work to do.
B. The ship won’t return for months.
C. He is working with a small number of people.
19. What has improved in Antarctica in the last ten years？
A. Food.
B. Communication.
C. Living conditions.
20. What is the speaker trying to do？
A. Remind scientists of danger in Antarctica.
B. Describe his own experiences in Antarctica.
C. Suggest ways of improving life in Antarctica.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Hello！ This is Bill Smith from the Greenhouse Club. May I speak to
Mr Jones？
W：I’m sorry， but my dad isn’t at home right now. He won’t be
back until six o’clock. I can give you his office phone number.
（Text 2）
M：Have a nice weekend！ I will go camping. Do you have anything
exciting planned？
W：Not really. I was thinking of renting a boat at the Water Park with my
classmates， but the national English competition is coming up， so I will
probably have to prepare for it.
（Text 3）
M：Do you usually get up at 6 every morning？
W：Yes. It’s not too hard because I go to bed around 10 every night. I
want to be sure to get enough sleep every night.
M：That’s good. I don’t get nearly enough. I sleep only about six
hours every night.
（Text 4）
W：Have you heard about Tim？ He’s in hospital again.
M：What happened？ I’ve never heard he is suffering from any
illnesses.
W：He was driving too fast again. I guess he didn’t learn his lesson
from last time.
M：I’m so sorry to hear that.
（Text 5）
W：Uh-oh. It looks like there’s a problem.
M：Yeah， I’m afraid so. Last Friday this elevator was out of service all
day long.
W：Do you think I should press the emergency button？
M：Let’s just wait a minute or two first. It may start again by itself.
（Text 6）
W：Can I help you？
M：I need to find a specific magazine， and I am not sure where to look
for. Where are the old magazines？
W：The magazines that are a bit older than one year are on the left of the
first floor， and the magazines that are less than one year old are at the end
of the right side. They’re near the reading room. How old is your
magazine？
M：It came out about two and a half years ago， so I guess I’d find it on
the left side of the first floor then， right？
W：I’m afraid not. Magazines that are more than two years old are kept
on the second floor.
M：Can you help me look for it？
W：OK.
（Text 7）
W：Hey， wake up， sleepy head.
M：I fell asleep. Are we there？
W：Yes， we finally make it to Disney World. We are in the parking lot.
It might not be a bad idea to have a quick lunch and start our journey.
M：I couldn’t wait to go to Epcot.
W：Epcot should be put on the list of “To Dos” but I’ve heard that
Epcot is really sweet at night.
M：It sounds reasonable. What about the indoor roller coaster？ It’s
thrilling！ I’m dying for it.
W：Oh， no. I’m afraid it would be really scary especially when it is
totally in the dark.
M：Ugh. Then we might find a hotel and get checked in before lunch.
W：I can’t agree more.
（Text 8）
W：I called you last week but your mother said you were sightseeing in
Italy. Did you go to Rome？
M：No. I went to Rome last year and Milan the year before last， so this
year I went to Ferrara. You may not have heard about it， as it isn’t one
of the most famous Italian cities.
W：Oh， I’ve heard about it before. It’s known as the City of the
Renaissance， right？ I’ve never visited it before， though. How was
your time there？
M：It was great. I visited the city centre. The cathedral and the castle are
both there in the heart of the city， and both are amazing. I didn’t go to
the cathedral， because it was very crowded.
W：What else did you visit there？
M：After I left the castle， I went to visit the historic part of the city，
which has a lot of buildings from the Renaissance. Then I visited several
palaces and churches.
W：You seem to really like travelling.
M：Yes， I love it. I usually travel abroad twice a year， and this year
I’ve taken one more trip than usual.
（Text 9）
M：I didn’t even realize there was a festival coming up.
W：Why？ You didn’t know about Easter？ There are many traditions
connected to it.
M：I knew a little about it and didn’t know it was in April. I thought it
might be some day after Mother’s Day.
W：Easter is observed on a Sunday in March or April. It is truly worth
celebrating in the spring. We are all looking forward to the holiday.
Mother will make a big Easter basket for each of us with presents like
chocolate bars， candies and even a CD. We go to a church service on
Friday morning. We dye our Easter eggs on Saturday morning and visit
our grandparents that afternoon. But the best part for me is the Easter Egg
Hunt. On Easter morning， parents hide Easter eggs in different places for
us to find. It is almost as much fun as Halloween.
M：Green with envy. I will probably hang out with the other international
students. I might also stay in the dorm. Remember， Linda assigned a
huge book for us to read.
W：Pooh. That’s boring. Why not come with me？
M：Well， I’m OK. I may just spend the holiday myself.
W：Come on. My parents will be happy to have you with us.
M：Serious？ Cool！
（Text 10）
Hello， listeners！ I’d like to share with you a bit about what it’s
like to live here at the South Pole. I’m a scientist and I arrived here in
Antarctica three months ago， in December. The temperature at that time
was cold but not unpleasant yet. Since arriving， I’ve worked with about
60 other people getting everything ready for the Antarctica winter. It’s
been a lot of hard work， but it has been fun， too.
However， a few days ago the ship left， taking most of the staff
with it， and it won’t be back to fetch us until next December. So the
hardest thing to get used to now is that there are just 14 of us here. It’s
been difficult to adjust because I’m used to working in a large group.
I’m living at the same work station I was at ten years ago. It was
new then， but it’s still in good condition and generally unchanged. The
dried food we get is also the same. The people working here with me are
all different from the year ago， but I’m always happy getting to know
new people. Ten years ago， we were able to send faxes to friends and
family once a month， but today we can send e-mails and talk on the
phone so we don’t feel so far away.
Last week we went out exploring for a few days. It was dangerous.
We went together everywhere in case we fell into any holes in the ice.
Holes here are much too deep to climb out of. The skies last week were
beautifully clear， and I was reminded how lucky I am to be here.
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
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for
children. With its expert-made curriculum， the program offers endless
hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers
thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill， with lessons that expose students to math， arts， and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8.
Children will learn reading， math， creative thinking， and problem-
solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most
approach， Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take
the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line
with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial， or roughly $60
for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers， with a
wide range of lessons， games， and fun activities. It is one of the most
popular brands for teaching kids to read， and its integrated system makes
it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to
each new concept through a series of fun activities， videos， and even
songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps， at about $16 per
month after a trial month for roughly $1.
FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magical adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun， magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day， paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个学习软件，并
对其各自特色和收费进行了详细说明。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个学习软件，并
对其各自特色和收费进行了详细说明。
21. For an annual subscription to ABCmouse， how much does a family
need to pay？
A. $54. B. $105.
C. $126. D. $180.
解析： 数字计算题。根据ABCmouse部分中的The cost after
free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full
year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.可知，费用为
每月15美元，一年应是15×12＝180，同时全年订阅可以节省原价
的70%，即180×（1－70%）＝54。
22. Which app best suits children who are taught at home？
A. ABCmouse. B. Homer.
C. Hooked on Phonics. D. FarFaria.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Hooked on Phonics部分中的It is
one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read， and
its integrated system makes it an ideal option for
homeschooling students.可知，Hooked on Phonics是在家上学
的学生的理想选择。
23. Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from？
A. Finance. B. Science.
C. Culture. D. Education.
解析： 文章出处题。通读全文可知，文章分别介绍了四个学
习软件的教育信息和收费方式。由此可推知，该篇文章来自报纸
上的教育专栏。
B
It was a sunny afternoon in June 2022 when 20-year-old Anthony
Perry stepped off the train at Chicago’s 69th Street station.On the
platform， two men were fighting bitterly.Then the unthinkable
happened： the pair fell over the edge and onto the tracks.One man ended
up on his back.Suddenly， he started convulsing （抽搐）
unnaturally.He had fallen on the third rail， the conduit （导线管） for
the 600 volts of electricity that powers Chicago’s L trains.The aggressor
leaped backward， bounded back up onto the platform and disappeared.
Perry couldn’t just stand there and watch.He sat at the edge of the
platform and eased himself down.He took a few quick bounds and
approached the victim.The guy looked dead， his body still moving
violently as the electricity pulsed （搏动）.Gathering up his courage，
Perry reached down and grasped the victim’s wrist.Instantly， he felt a
blast of electric shock shoot through his body.Perry shrank and jumped
back.He reached down a second time， and was shocked again.But the
third time he seized the man’s wrist and forearm and， braving the
shock， pulled with all his strength.The guy’s body slid briefly along the
third rail， coming to rest on the gravel on the outer edge of the tracks.
The man was breathing， but irregularly.Something wasn’t
right.“Give him chest compressions （按压）！” yelled a
woman.Perry was no expert， but for a few moments he worked on the
man’s heart until the victim began convulsing.Then he heard a sudden
noise behind him — medical workers and firefighters had arrived.Perry let
the professionals take over.His heart still racing from the electric shocks，
he climbed back up onto the platform， grabbed his things and headed
home.
The evening news reported the incident.After a friend outed him to
the media， Perry became the toast of Chicago.Perry was then recruited
by the Chicago Fire Department and is now training to be an emergency
medical technician.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Anthony Perry在火车站
看到跌落在铁轨上的受害者后，不顾个人的安危勇敢地进行救助的
故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Anthony Perry在火车站
看到跌落在铁轨上的受害者后，不顾个人的安危勇敢地进行救助的
故事。
24. What made the rescue of the victim particularly difficult？
A. The man had lost his consciousness.
B. The victim lay injured on top of a track.
C. The rescuer was at risk of an electric shock.
D. The electricity powering trains was hard to cut off.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的He had fallen on the third
rail， the conduit （导线管） for the 600 volts of electricity that
powers Chicago’s L trains.和第二段中的Instantly， he felt a blast
of electric shock shoot through his body.可知，受害者摔在了通电
的导线管上，Perry尝试救他的时候被电击了。由此可知，救助者
有触电的危险使救助变得尤其困难。
25. What can be inferred about Perry according to Paragraphs 3－4？
A. He had received professional first aid training.
B. The local newspaper interviewed him on the spot.
C. His chest compressions played a key role in saving life.
D. His heart beat fast because of nervousness and tiredness.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段前三句可知，受害人刚被救
出的时候，呼吸不规律，情况很不好，在Perry做完胸部按压后，
他开始抽搐，情况好转。由此可知，Perry的胸部按压对挽救生命
起了关键作用。
26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean？
A. Perry landed a job in the Fire Department.
B. The city of Chicago awarded Perry a prize.
C. People in Chicago toasted Perry for his brave deeds.
D. Perry got popular and greatly admired in Chicago.
解析： 句意理解题。人们在知道是Anthony Perry做出这样英
勇无私的举动后，应该会非常敬佩这位英雄。由此推知，画线句
意为“Perry成了芝加哥受欢迎和尊敬的人”。
27. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text？
A. To credit a hero with saving a victim’s life.
B. To highlight Perry’s courage in stopping a fight.
C. To stress the importance of calmness in rescue work.
D. To display people’s cooperation in assisting the victim.
解析： 写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了Anthony
Perry英勇救人的故事，在火车站看到跌落在铁轨上的受害者后，
他不顾触电的危险，勇敢地救出了受害者，并及时帮助受害者做
了胸部按压，事后低调地离开。由此推知，作者的写作目的是赞
扬救助受害者生命的英雄。
C
Lionfish certainly aren’t the fastest predators at sea， but new
research suggests that they can catch swift prey in an unhurried way，
moving slowly in pursuit until the perfect moment to strike.“The finding
may help explain part of the lionfish’s impact as an invasive （侵入的）
species， and reveals a hunting approach that other relatively slow
predators use，” researchers said.
Born with brightly colored stripes， lionfish often use coral reefs
（珊瑚） as a protection and remain undetected long enough to follow and
attack small fish.But the predators also feed in open water where they’re
more visible.Curious about how these slow swimmers hunt in plain
view， Ashley Peterson， a professor at the University of California，
and her colleagues placed some red lionfish in a tank and recorded them as
they chased down the green chromis， a kind of small reef fish.In 14 of
the 23 trials， the lionfish successfully swallowed their prey.They also
captured the chromis in 74 per cent of the trials where the lionfish made
attempts to strike.
On average， chromis swam about twice as fast as lionfish.But
chromis still fell victim to the way lionfish hunted — lionfish swim
towards chromis， aiming for the prey’s current position.“If they’re
interested in something， they never give up，” Peterson said.In
contrast， the prey fish does bursts of fast swimming along with short
pauses.“Over time， lionfish will take advantage of all those pauses to
get closer and closer until they capture the prey，” Peterson said.“It
would be interesting to see how lionfish’s chase plays out.”
If lionfish do use the strategy in the wild and the prey reacts
similarly， it’s possible that the hunting method could contribute to the
destructive potential of their invasion in the Caribbean， the western
Atlantic and the Mediterranean， where the fish are eating native ocean
animals and disrupting food webs.But other factors， such as lionfish’s
huge appetite and fruitful reproduction， could be more influential on the
invasiveness.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了狮子鱼作为入侵物
种所使用的慢捕食者的狩猎策略。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了狮子鱼作为入侵物
种所使用的慢捕食者的狩猎策略。
28. What does the new research focus on？
A. Defensive measures of lionfish.
B. Slow predators’ hunting strategy.
C. The impact of different predators.
D. Approaches to handling invasive species.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的The finding may help
explain part of the lionfish’s impact as an invasive （侵入的）
species， and reveals a hunting approach that other relatively slow
predators use可知，新研究的重点是慢捕食者的狩猎策略。
29. What does the author want to explain by the trials in Paragraph 2？
A. Small fish are much safer in open water.
B. Lionfish always pretend not to see their prey.
C. Lionfish have a high rate of successful strikes.
D. Fast prey tends not to be long-distance swimmers.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的In 14 of the 23 trials， the
lionfish successfully swallowed their prey.They also captured the
chromis in 74 per cent of the trials where the lionfish made attempts to
strike.可知，狮子鱼狩猎的成功率很高。
30. What can be inferred about lionfish during their hunting process？
A. They quietly pick up their speed.
B. They prefer more challenging prey.
C. They like to play tricky games with their prey.
D. They show great perseverance in capturing their prey.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的If they’re interested in
something， they never give up及Over time， lionfish will take
advantage of all those pauses to get closer and closer until they capture
the prey可知，狮子鱼在狩猎过程中表现出极大的毅力来。
31. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us？
A. Slow predators may have the same characteristics.
B. Lionfish’ hunting style makes them dominate the oceans.
C. It’s time to deal with the limitations of the wild environment.
D. Lionfish are harmful to ocean creatures as an invasive species.
解析： 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，狮子鱼作为一
种入侵物种，对海洋生物是有害的。
D
After nearly 70 years of space exploration， Earth is now surrounded
by space junk.Recently， an accident made the clean-up more difficult to
start.
According to the European Space Agency （ESA）， scientists plan
on testing their “junk truck”， ClearSpace-1， in 2025.It’s a
spacecraft with four arms that can catch debris （碎片） and bring it back
to Earth.They have chosen to bring back VESPA， a 113-kilogram， two-
meter-wide rocket part.However， in August， it was hit by another piece
of space junk， creating new pieces.The ESA is now revising its clean-up
plan.
Most satellites today are sent into Earth’s low orbit， which reaches
up to around 2，000 kilometers above the Earth.There， spacecraft are
most likely to crash with each other.There may be as many as 170 million
pieces of space junk in orbit.Big or small， any of the pieces can cause
harm to a spacecraft.
In terms of the clean-up， scientists have some other ideas.One
popular plan is to equip a spacecraft with harpoons （叉） and magnets
（磁铁）.The craft would shoot the harpoon to stick into the debris before
“throwing” it back to Earth.Magnets could move the debris， changing
its direction.The debris would burn after entering Earth’s atmosphere so
there wouldn’t be much left when it reaches Earth.Scientists are also
considering shooting lasers （激光） from spacecraft to heat up the
debris’ surface， creating a small push that would change the debris’
orbit.This change would allow the debris to be caught by Earth’s
gravity.
Space junk can be very dangerous， and space agencies around the
world are testing and planning the clean-up.But why haven’t they done
anything yet？ One reason is the expense.
It would take between $4，000 and $60，000 per kilogram to catch
one piece of debris larger than 10 cm.And around $300 million is needed
to develop the laser technology.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了欧洲航天局为了带
回太空垃圾碎片VESPA准备发射ClearSpace-1，它是一艘带有四只机
械臂的航天器，可以捕捉太空垃圾并将其带回地球。然而最近发生
的一起事故使得清理工作变得更加困难。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了欧洲航天局为了带
回太空垃圾碎片VESPA准备发射ClearSpace-1，它是一艘带有四只机
械臂的航天器，可以捕捉太空垃圾并将其带回地球。然而最近发生
的一起事故使得清理工作变得更加困难。
32. What’s the mission of ClearSpace-1？
A. To mark Earth’s low orbit.
B. To monitor space debris.
C. To study the harm of space junk.
D. To bring VESPA back to Earth.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的They have chosen to bring
back VESPA， a 113-kilogram， two-meter-wide rocket part.可知，
ClearSpace-1的任务是把VESPA带回地球。
33. How do lasers work in cleaning up space debris？
A. By burning it up in space.
B. By pushing it into deeper space.
C. By moving it towards a spacecraft.
D. By redirecting it into the atmosphere.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，激光通过加
热太空垃圾的表面，改变其轨道，使其进入地球大气层，所以激
光是通过将太空垃圾重定向进入地球大气层来清理太空垃圾。
34. What’s a disadvantage of the clean-up according to the last two
paragraphs？
A. It’s complex. B. It’s risky.
C. It’s costly. D. It’s changeable.
解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的One reason is the
expense.和最后一段中列举的数据可知，清理太空垃圾的一个缺
点是费用高昂。
35. What might be a suitable title for the text？
A. Escaping from Crowded Space
B. Looking for Ways to Clean up Space
C. Dangerous Space Debris
D. Exceptional Space Exploration
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了太
空垃圾问题以及清理太空垃圾的方案和困难性。因此B项（寻找
清理太空的方案）最适合作为文章标题。
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。
How to Stay Safe on a Field Trip
Many parents are relaxed and even want their children to go on field
trips. 36 Here are some tips to help students stay secure during their
field trip adventures.
Stay physically safe
It’s crucial to ensure that students memorize their parents’ phone
numbers and keep them handy in case of an emergency.When crossing
roads， they must practice road safety by looking both ways and walking
with caution. 37 In this way， they stay within the designated areas
and with the group.
Keep hygiene （卫生） while dining out
Students should be mindful of their food choices and avoid having too
much unhealthy food， especially when away from home.It’s essential
to tell their teacher and bring allergen-free snacks if they have food
allergies. 38 For example， washing hands before and after meals，
and using soap in public places to minimize the risk of exposure to germs.
39
When using public restrooms on their field trips， students should use
disposable seat covers or toilet paper to reduce exposure to
bacteria.Practicing good restroom hygiene is also important to minimize
the risk of spreading illness to others.They can also wear a mask to stay
furthest away from sickness， and inform a teacher to receive proper
assistance if they feel unwell.
40 By sticking to these safety tips， students can have a safe and
enjoyable field trip experience.
A. Try to avoid sickness.
B. Use public restrooms properly.
C. Others may be concerned about the safety on the trips， though.
D. It’s important to follow safety manners to ensure a smooth outing.
E. On the whole， students should maintain good cleanliness practices.
F. Some parents， however， are doubtful about the benefits of the trips.
G. Besides， students should ask for permission before going anywhere
else.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了孩子们在野外郊游时保
持安全的一些实用提示。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了孩子们在野外郊游时保
持安全的一些实用提示。
36. C 根据空前一句可知，许多父母希望他们的孩子去野外郊游，
空后一句提及了学生们在野外郊游时保持安全的一些实用提示，由此
可知，该空应与上文形成转折关系。C项（不过，其他人可能会担心
旅途中的安全问题）符合语境。
37. G 根据Stay physically safe可知，该段主要讲孩子们在野外郊游
时如何保持身体安全的方法。空前两句是孩子们在野外郊游时保持身
体安全的两个方法，G项（此外，学生们在去其他地方之前应该征得
许可）对上文进行进一步说明，讲另一个孩子们在野外郊游时保持身
体安全的方法。
38. E 根据Keep hygiene （卫生） while dining out可知，该段
主要讲孩子们在野外郊游外出就餐时保持卫生。E项（总的来说，
学生们应该保持良好的清洁习惯）与本段主旨相关，并与空后一
句为例证关系。
39. A 设空处为段落小标题。根据下文可知，本段主要讲孩子们在
野外郊游时保持健康，A项（尽量避免生病）符合语境。
40. D 根据空后一句可知，通过遵守这些安全方法，学生们能够获
得安全愉快的野外郊游体验。D项（遵守安全方法以确保郊游顺利进
行是很重要的）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。
Amanda and Daines Tanner’s dog jumped onto their bed a few
months ago and pawed at their bodies while they were trying to sleep.It
was around 5：30 a.m.on a Saturday — the day each week the
couple 41 sleeping in.
Amanda Tanner had never seen Axel， their 1-year-old border
collie， so 42 that early.They guessed he needed to be let outside，
so that morning in August 2023， Daines Tanner 43 him
downstairs.But when Daines Tanner opened the door to their backyard in
Texas， Axel wouldn’t go outside.He 44 rushed towards Amanda
Tanner’s 17-year-old son’s room downstairs and began 45 at the
door.Inside， Gabriel Silva was already awake.Minutes earlier， he was
walking in the living room when he lost his 46 and fell.He said he
couldn’t move， and everything around him looked 47
than usual.He didn’t know why he was feeling poorly， so he went back
to his bedroom and got back in bed.Then he heard Axel at his door and
Daines Tanner downstairs.Gabriel 48 Axel into the bedroom， where
he began explaining his 49 to Daines Tanner — he was struggling to
walk， the right side of his body was 50 and his vision was magnified
（放大的）.But Daines Tanner could 51 understand him because
Gabriel’s speech was slurred （含糊不清的）.
Daines Tanner drove Gabriel to an emergency room in Houston，
where doctors determined that he was having a stroke.Gabriel has
since 52 his ability to speak， walk and move his right arm， as the
“Today” show first reported.
Sabih Effendi， a doctor who 53 Gabriel， said that he might
have never recovered if Axel hadn’t 54 the family that
morning.Amanda Tanner is planning to 55 a medal to the front of
Axel’s collar （圈） to honor what he did for Gabriel.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了几个月前，阿曼达
和戴恩斯·坦纳的狗阿克塞尔跳到他们的床上，在他们想睡觉的时
候用爪子抓他们的身体，最后发现是因为他们的儿子突发疾病，如
果不是阿克塞尔，恐怕儿子永远都不会康复了。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了几个月前，阿曼达
和戴恩斯·坦纳的狗阿克塞尔跳到他们的床上，在他们想睡觉的时
候用爪子抓他们的身体，最后发现是因为他们的儿子突发疾病，如
果不是阿克塞尔，恐怕儿子永远都不会康复了。
41. A. lived up to B. looked forward to
C. looked around D. lived through
解析： 根据上文Saturday可知，这对夫妇期望在这一天睡懒
觉。live up to达到；look forward to期待；look around环顾四周；
live through度过。
42. A. energetic B. adorable
C. sleepy D. greedy
解析： 根据下文They guessed he needed to be let outside可知，
他们的狗那天早上特别精力充沛，所以他们打算放出去。
energetic精力充沛的；adorable买得起的；sleepy瞌睡的；greedy贪
婪的。
43. A. demanded B. forced
C. walked D. ordered
解析： 根据语境可知，戴恩斯·坦纳把狗送下楼。demand要
求；force迫使；walk步行，护送；order命令。
44. A. instead B. quite
C. indeed D. rather
解析： 根据上文Axel wouldn’t go outside可知，阿克塞尔不
愿出去。根据空后内容可知，他冲向楼下阿曼达·坦纳17岁儿子
的房间。上下文为转折关系。instead相反，反而；quite非常；
indeed确实；rather而不是。
45. A. knocking B. looking
C. staring D. pawing
解析： Axel是一只狗，所以是用爪子抓门。knock敲击；look
看；stare凝视；paw用爪子抓。
46. A. balance B. confidence
C. gift D. courage
解析： 根据空后的and fell可知，Gabriel Silva失去平衡摔倒
了。balance平衡；confidence自信；gift礼物；courage勇气。
47. A. further B. clearer
C. smaller D. larger
解析： 根据下文his vision was magnified可知，它的视野被放
大了，所以看东西比平时大。further更远的；clearer更清楚的；
smaller更小的；larger更大的。
48. A. pulled B. cast
C. noticed D. insisted
解析： 根据下文Axel into the bedroom可知，加布里埃尔
注意到阿克塞尔进了卧室。pull拉；cast投射；notice注意到；
insist坚持。
49. A. behavior B. clues
C. symptoms D. crisis
解析： 根据破折号后的内容可知，他在解释自己身上的症
状。behavior行为；clue线索；symptom症状；crisis危机。
50. A. delicate B. numb
C. frozen D. ideal
解析： 上文提到他失去平衡摔倒，由此可推测他身体的右
侧麻木。delicate脆弱的；numb麻木的；frozen结冰的；ideal
理想的。
51. A. nearly B. immediately
C. quickly D. barely
解析： 根据下文because Gabriel’s speech was slurred可知，盖
伯瑞尔说话含糊不清，戴恩斯·坦纳几乎听不懂他的话。nearly几
乎；immediately立即；quickly快速地；barely几乎不。
52. A. enhanced B. regained
C. transformed D. combined
解析： 根据下文he might have never recovered可推测，他如今
已经恢复了。enhance加强；regain恢复；transform转变；combine
结合。
53. A. represented B. impressed
C. treated D. spotted
解析： 根据空前的a doctor who可知，Sabih Effendi是治疗他的
医生。represent代表；impress使印象深刻；treat治疗，对待；spot
发现。
54. A. informed B. awakened
C. grasped D. encountered
解析： 根据文章首句可知，他们当时被狗吵醒了。inform通
知；awaken唤醒；grasp抓住；encounter遇见。
55. A. reward B. possess
C. attach D. display
解析： 根据空后的a medal to the front of Axel’s collar可知，
阿曼达·坦纳打算在阿克塞尔的项圈上加上一枚奖章以纪念他为
加布里埃尔所做的一切。reward奖励；possess拥有；attach附上；
display展示。
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。
Jiangxi Province has taken many measures to protect finless porpoises （江豚）， 56 have faced dramatic changes in their living
environment as Poyang Lake， China’s largest freshwater lake，
suffered a severe drought.
The species， 57 （list） as critically endangered by the
International Union for Conservation of Nature， now lives only along the
middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.The number of finless
porpoises 58 （drop） significantly in the past few years， with only
457 59 （live） in Poyang Lake.
As the water level dropped to less than 12 meters， the lake officially
entered this year’s dry season on 6 August， 60 （early） than at
any time since records began in 1951.Severe drought has reduced the lake
by 75 per cent.This change will 61 （undoubted） increase the risk
of the finless porpoises hitting boats and also result 62 a food shortage
for the porpoises.
Wang Liang， who works for the provincial Department of
Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi， said the province has
released 63 total of 200 million fish， shrimps （虾） and crabs into
the waters 64 （enrich） the food supply and more than 2，
000 65 （volunteer） have been trained to rescue the species.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于中国最大的淡
水湖鄱阳湖遭遇严重干旱，江豚的生存环境发生了巨大变化，江西
省已经采取了许多措施来保护江豚。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由于中国最大的淡
水湖鄱阳湖遭遇严重干旱，江豚的生存环境发生了巨大变化，江西
省已经采取了许多措施来保护江豚。
56. which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词
finless porpoises，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。
57. listed 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，list与逻辑主语
species构成动宾关系，应用过去分词作定语。故填listed。
58. has dropped 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据in the past few
years可知，空处应用现在完成时。主语为The number of finless
porpoises，助动词用has。故填has dropped。
59. living 考查非谓语动词。此处为with复合结构，且457与live之间
为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式作宾语补足语。故填living。
60. earlier 考查形容词的比较级。根据than at any time since records
began in 1951可知，空处应用形容词的比较级。故填earlier。
61. undoubtedly 考查词性转换。空处修饰动词increase应用副词，故
填undoubtedly。
62. in 考查介词。result in导致。故填in。
63. a 考查冠词。a total of总共。故填a。
64. to enrich 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作目的状语，应用动词不
定式。故填to enrich。
65. volunteers 考查名词复数。根据上文more than 2，000可知，空处
应用名词复数。故填volunteers。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
近期你校举行了一次迎冬至活动。假定你是学校英文报记者李
华，请你写一篇短文报道此次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动的目的；
2. 活动的安排；
3. 活动的体会。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：冬至Winter Solstice
参考范文：
In order to get a better understanding of our traditional festival and
relieve us from study pressure， our school launched an activity with the
theme of “Embracing Winter Solstice” in the school stadium last
weekend.
There were varieties of activities， ranging from making dumplings
on our own to live talent shows.Under the guidance of our teachers， we
created handmade dumplings with different shapes and fillings.
This activity turned out to be a great joy.Not only did we acquire
knowledge about life skills but we also enhanced our national pride and
confidence.
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 Evan was 13， he wanted to have a dog.His mom Octavia
refused since raising a dog would need lots of attention and care.
The boy once joined the Forest Exploration club of his school where
Octavia taught.And the mother was in charge of the club.One morning，
guided by Octavia， Evan and his schoolmates went hiking in a
forest.During the hike， some purple flowers caught Evan’s eye.Evan
thought those beautiful flowers could surely impress his mother.So he
walked to the riverside secretly to pick those flowers.Unfortunately，
Evan got separated from the group and got lost.
He anxiously kept walking， hoping he could catch up with the
group.Suddenly， a dog appeared.At first， Evan thought it might be a
wolf， so he tensed and stood there still.When the dog got closer， he
saw its tail wagging （摇摆） gently.
“Oh， buddy.You scared me，” he said， petting the dog.“You
must be a stray （走失的） dog， huh？” The dog looked at him with
the most sincere expression.Evan wanted to find his way home， not only
for himself but also for the animal.Therefore， he walked again.The
moment Octavia realized Evan was gone， she and others began looking
for Evan desperately， but in vain.
It was getting darker and colder.Evan discovered a cave.He went
inside and made a fire to keep warm.He knew his mom and other
schoolmates must have been searching the forest for him.“Buddy，
let’s wait here and see if we can hear my group calling，” Evan told the
dog.And they sat near each other.Before long， Evan fell asleep.
At some point， he heard the sound of animal growling （低声吼
叫） and noticed the dog at the entrance of their shelter.The dog was
growling at something that Evan couldn’t see well.But there was another
animal growling back.Evan wiped his eyes and tried to see what made the
dog so alert and angry.He then saw a big fox， and said to himself，
“Thank goodness！ I’m not alone！” But he was still frightened.The
fox moved forward， wanting to attack Evan.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Without stepping back， the brave dog continued barking， ready
to attack the fox.
“It’s my mom！ Let’s go！” Evan excitedly told the dog and
ran to Octavia.
参考范文：
Without stepping back， the brave dog continued barking， ready to
attack the fox.Daring not to step forward anymore， the fox stood still for
minutes while the dog remained before Evan， keeping barking and
exposing his sharp teeth.Eventually， the fox left； the dog stopped
growling but stayed aware.Minutes later， the dog eased and returned to
Evan’s side， providing much-needed warmth.Evan felt safe and so
thankful.When day broke， Evan continued walking to look for his
group， and the dog accompanied him.At last， he heard his mom yelling
out his name.
“It’s my mom！ Let’s go！” Evan excitedly told the dog and ran to
Octavia.“Evan！ Evan！” Octavia cried and Evan rushed into her
arms.Evan’s eyes clouded with tears.He hugged his mother and
apologized for secretly walking away from the group.Then， Evan
explained what the dog had done for him and begged not to leave the
dog.Octavia happily nodded.After returning home， Octavia prepared a
bowl for the dog and said， “Thank you for keeping my boy safe.”
During the following days， they didn’t find the dog’s owner.Thus，
Evan asked， “Mom， can we keep him？” “Sure， he’s a family
member now，” Octavia agreed.
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