单元质量检测（二） Lessons in life
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the conversation mainly about？（ ）
A.A school. B.A farm. C.A storm.
2.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Husband and wife. B.Manager and clerk. C.Friends.
3.Why does the woman call the man？（ ）
A.To book a room. B.To order her meal. C.To remind him of her dinner.
4.How much is the blue dress？（ ）
A.$200. B.$100. C.$50.
5.What does the woman promise to do？（ ）
A.Compensate the man for his loss. B.Be careful next time. C.Punish Bob.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What are the speakers mainly discussing？（ ）
A.Where to buy tickets. B.Where to park the car. C.Where to get a camera.
7.Where will the speakers meet？（ ）
A.At the market. B.At the camera shop. C.At the sports stadium.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does the woman feel about climbing the rock？（ ）
A.Tired. B.Relaxed. C.Excited.
9.What will the woman do with Kate？（ ）
A.See films. B.Have dinner. C.Watch TV shows.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why doesn’t the man like to go to France？（ ）
A.He’s been there. B.It is too noisy. C.The time does not fit.
11.How much does the tour to Spain cost？（ ）
A.345 pounds. B.385 pounds. C.470 pounds.
12.Where will the man go for his holiday？（ ）
A.Sweden. B.Spain. C.Italy.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where will the man work？（ ）
A.At a computer company. B.At a newspaper. C.At an advertising company.
14.Why did the man choose that workplace？（ ）
A.It has less pressure. B.It offers him good pay. C.It is close to his home.
15.How is the woman’s job hunting？（ ）
A.Unsuccessful. B.Lucky. C.Easy.
16.What does the woman want to become？（ ）
A.A teacher. B.A writer. C.A reporter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Why did the speaker quarrel with her neighbour？（ ）
A.He came home late. B.He was too noisy. C.He stayed up late.
18.How did the neighbour react after the speaker went to his apartment？（ ）
A.He changed for the worse. B.He admitted his misbehaviour. C.He apologised to her.
19.What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbour？（ ）
A.She gave him a gift. B.She had a talk with him. C.She watched a movie with him.
20.What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy？（ ）
A.Turning to the police for help.
B.Being patient and trying to stand it.
C.Writing a friendly letter to the neighbour.
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
Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to provide online language tests for language learners.
Test contents：
Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion， which offered two kinds of test contents： Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion Grammar test.The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages： English， French， Spanish， German， Japanese， Portuguese and Italian， and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a specific dialect.However， the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent， and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent.The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages： English， French， Spanish， German， and Italian.
OOPT， Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar test.
Expiration （有效期）：
1.OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.
2.Italki Language Test is valid for 1 year after purchase.You can take up to 4 times tests within one purchase.To take the test， you need to activate （激活） it to start.Italki Language Test won’t limit you to activate the same language for these 4 tests.You can choose any available language you want to activate each time.
What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test？
A stable Internet connection.
An updated Internet browser.Chrome is recommended， but here， you’ll find a list of compatible （兼容的） browsers and equipment， including mobile devices and computers： https：//support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-and-browser-requirements.
A quiet environment with little or no background noise.
A headset with a built-in microphone （Optional）.
How long will the test take？
The test will ask you 40－45 questions， which should take 15 minutes to 30 minutes.
However， it depends on you.The computerized adaptive testing adapts to the examinee’s level.There isn’t a set number of questions， and the questions won’t always be the same.For the OOPT test， please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit.Otherwise， you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t finish in time.
21.How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an Emmersion Grammar test？（ ）
A.One. B.Four. C.Five. D.Seven.
22.Which is a must for an Italki Language Test？（ ）
A.A quiet environment. B.The Chrome browser.
C.A computer. D.A headset with a built-in microphone.
23.What else should you pay attention to when taking a test？（ ）
A.Accents are not acceptable in the test.
B.You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.
C.The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.
D.You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.
B
As today’s high schoolers are facing too much homework， sports teams and clubs and high-rising college costs， many people are rethinking the idea of high schoolers part-time working.Are there still benefits of having a job in high school？ The answer is yes.
When I was 15 years old， my mother suggested that I get a job in order to pay for college.Delighted with my sporadic （零星的） babysitting work， I told my mother that， no matter what job I got， I’d never be able to cover college costs on a high school worker’s pay.
My mother smiled and stated that there were plenty of other reasons why I should get a job beyond just the paycheck.So I found myself applying for and finally accepting a job as a swim instructor and lifeguard at my town’s public pool.I ended up working part-time at the pool through all four years of high school.
Not everything about the job was marvelous， and there were times when I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk kids into following my instructions， but overall， like my mother said， I got many benefits from the job beyond just the paycheck.
At my job， I made lots of new friends， more than I had made in high school.I also learnt lots of skills including CPR training and office experience.I was also able to use my work experience to stand out from other job applicants in college and get a paid research job as a freshman in college.
For many high school students， there are many benefits of having a job.Not only will high school jobs give you a way to make some money， meet new people， and develop some skills， you can also use your teenage jobs to get yourself a better job in college.
24.What was the author’s attitude when his mother asked him to get a job？（ ）
A.He was expecting it. B.He wasn’t interested in it.
C.He was passionate about it. D.He didn’t feel like doing it.
25.What does the underlined word “marvelous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？（ ）
A.Simple. B.Touching.
C.Enjoyable. D.Relaxing.
26.How did the author’s part-time job benefit him？（ ）
A.It developed his communication skills. B.It led him to meet the best friend of his life.
C.It assisted him to obtain a good job in college. D.It provided him with enough money as college fees.
27.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.My First Job in Senior High B.What I Learnt from Part-time Jobs
C.More than Just a Paycheck D.High Schoolers That Get into Trouble
C
A study from researchers at the University of California， Los Angeles （UCLA） seems to suggest busy students listening to sped-up video lectures can actually understand a lot.
In the experiment， Alan Castel and a Dillon Murphy divided 231 undergraduate participants into four groups.Each group watched two video lectures： one about the Roman Empire and the other on real estate appraisals （房地产评估）.The videos， at normal speed， ranged between 13 and 15 minutes long.One group watched each video at its normal speed， the second watched them at 1.5 times normal speed， the third at double speed and the fourth at 2.5 times normal speed.
After each individual video， the participants were given a test made up of 20 questions to measure how well they remembered the information.The normal-speed group averaged 26 correct answers out of 40， and were closely followed by the 1.5-speed group and double-speed group， which each scored 25 out of 40.It wasn’t until participants watched the video at 2.5-speed that their performance on the test significantly dropped， to an average of 22 out of 40 questions answered correctly.A week later， when the same participants took new tests without rewatching the videos， the new scores saw the same order of decrease.
The study suggests that， while sped-up videos did not improve student learning comprehension （理解力）， they did not put them far behind， either — at least until the speed reached 2.5 times normal speed.
The increase in efficiency that students get from finishing a video in half the time could allow them to take more effective notes.“Students can spend the same amount of time studying， but in perhaps a better way，” Murphy said.“That opens the door to the potential benefits of that additional study opportunity.”
The videos in the study were for subjects that can be explained in words pretty easily， Murphy explained， whereas students watching a difficult physics or chemistry lecture at high speeds might see different results.Further research on the same topic could provide details on how well students remember information offered at higher speeds when it comes to those kinds of more challenging topics， the researchers said.
28.Which best describes how the participants watched the two videos？（ ）
A.The first group watched videos at different speeds.
B.The second group watched the two videos twice.
C.The third group watched for less than 15 minutes.
D.The fourth group watched for more than 40 minutes.
29.What did the experiment show？（ ）
A.The normal-speed watchers did no better than other groups.
B.Sped-up videos sometimes affected only a little to the watchers.
C.There were great differences among the 4 groups in the testing result.
D.The content of the video made no difference in the experiment.
30.What is Murphy’s attitude to watching video lectures at higher speeds？（ ）
A.Critical. B.Curious. C.Doubtful. D.Supportive.
31.What might the researchers at UCLA do in their future studies？（ ）
A.Give participants more difficult tests after they watch videos.
B.Observe the effects of watching videos at lower speeds.
C.Let participants watch videos of more complex topics.
D.Ask students from various majors to watch videos.
D
In today’s digital age， where a vast ocean of information is just a click away， the question arises： can one learn too much？ Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge.However， there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction， a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular goal.You begin by conducting extensive research， diving deep into the subject.As you absorb more information， it paradoxically （矛盾地） feels like your understanding diminishes.Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers， making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.
This situation is a common trap： the endless pursuit of more information.Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable， that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot， issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application.If learning continuously prevents you from starting， you’ll find yourself stuck， unable to achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential information， then transition into action swiftly， even if you feel somewhat unprepared.This is often the best way to learn， as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here.A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process.Instead， it learns by attempting to walk， falling， and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t.Through repeated effort， walking is eventually mastered.This method is applicable to goal achievement too.By engaging in action， learning from the outcomes， and adjusting accordingly， you gradually move closer to your goals.
In summary， while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable， it’s crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.Learning should be a stepping stone to doing， not an end in itself.It’s through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations.This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
32.What problem does the digital age present in learning？（ ）
A.Too much information. B.Learning to inaction.
C.Online distractions. D.Technical issues.
33.What stops people from achieving the goal？（ ）
A.The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. B.The inability to find relevant information.
C.The confusion caused by the information. D.The desire to learn basic concept or strategy.
34.Why is practical experience important in the learning process？（ ）
A.It replaces continuous learning. B.It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge.
C.It holds back theoretical understanding. D.It offers a comprehensive understanding.
35.What can be the best title for the passage？（ ）
A.The Paradox of Information Overload B.The Harmony of Learning and Doing
C.The Pursuit of Balanced Knowledge D.The Process of Learning to Walk
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。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique.It involves explaining what you’re learning to others.By teaching what you’ve learned from memory， you engage in active recall.36.（ ） It also ensures that you understand the topic， because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it.The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin， choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand.37.（ ） The more interested you are， the faster you’ll grasp it.Moreover， a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
38.（ ） Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old.If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone， you can just teach it to an imaginary audience.But it works much better if you use a real person.They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching， you may discover gaps in your understanding.39.（ ） Review your notes， reread books， or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept， test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person.This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn.40.（ ） You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else.However， with great efforts in mastering this method， you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A.It is mentally demanding.
B.This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C.Teach it to a five-year-old， who would give you direct feedback.
D.Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E.Once you have chosen a topic， you can teach it to someone else.
F.Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G.When this happens， refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I can remember once when I was just a little boy， I sat on a chair and watched as my mum painstakingly 41 a large， homemade quilt （被子）.I looked over at one edge of the quilt being sewed and saw a piece of thread 42 .Without thinking I reached over to 43 it.
“No！” yelled my mum.I jumped back.That was the first time I can ever remember her yelling at me.Seeing the 44 look on my face， she smiled and 45 showed me why she had yelled.That piece of thread 46 in and out， making its way from one end of the quilt to the other.If I had pulled it out， I might have torn the entire quilt and 47 hours of work.
As I look back on that 48 today， I can see that each of our lives is like that 49 .We are all just a 50 string in the tapestry （挂毯） of life.We can’t always 51 where we are going or what we are connected to.If we pull ourselves out of it， we will leave a 52 in it.
Don’t feel lost in the tapestry of life then.Embrace your 53 in it.You may 54 be a single piece of thread but your love and your life help to 55 the whole thing together.
41.A.sewed B.ironed C.folded D.measured
42.A.winding up B.laid aside C.sticking out D.wrapped up
43.A.curl B.pull C.tie D.break
44.A.depressed B.disappointed C.terrified D.annoyed
45.A.gently B.reluctantly C.roughly D.eagerly
46.A.wove B.followed C.ran D.circled
47.A.stopped B.ruined C.repaid D.disturbed
48.A.behavior B.emotion C.response D.moment
49.A.quilt B.thread C.scene D.work
50.A.special B.strong C.straight D.single
51.A.recall B.believe C.see D.discuss
52.A.blank B.hole C.line D.mark
53.A.change B.weakness C.power D.place
54.A.only B.surely C.still D.even
55.A.do B.press C.push D.hold
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。
Global Natural History Day （GNHD） — youth science knowledge competition — took place in Shanghai on 2 March 2023， in an effort to provide a platform 56. primary and secondary school students to learn more about natural science.
GNHD 57. （launch） by Kenneth Behring in 2012 in China.It is an international education programme intended 58. （inspire） students’ interest in natural history and science and engage them in getting outdoors and exploring their environment.It is based in Shanghai， 59. world-famous economic and financial center.60. （support） by the local museums and natural science organizations， these science knowledge competitions have been 61. （continuous） held for 12 years， attracting 60，000 teams 62. involving millions of students and teachers.In this programme， students develop problem-solving abilities， deepen cross-cultural understanding， and explore 63. the future state of the natural world will be like.
In the past decade， GNHD 64. （add） popular science painting， story broadcasting and science exhibition to further arouse students’ interest in natural science learning.At this year’s event， a new “Global Nature Day Cyber Space” platform promoting educational equity （公正） and equality was also started.
This year’s GNHD returned to its offline mode.Under 2023’s main theme “Seeing small things — Nature’s small perspective and big vision”， natural science talent from around the world presented his or her 65. （achieve） in exhibitions， science paintings and storytelling.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Kate 发来邮件说她数学学得不好，产生了厌学情绪。请你给她回一封电子邮件开导她，内容包括：
1.表示理解并给予安慰；
2.提出合理的建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Kate，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley， I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a Straight-A student， I firmly believed that I could take tough subjects and really learn something.One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.
When I took the first exam， I was shocked to find a 77， C-plus， on my test paper， for English was my best subject and I had expected to score much higher.Upset and disappointed， I went to Professor Jayne， who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder， although I didn’t know what that meant because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully.But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77.Again， I reasoned with Professor Jayne.Again， he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam.One more chance to improve my grade.So I doubled my efforts， reviewing my notes carefully and for the first time， I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough”.But my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle （障碍） was the final.No matter what grade I got， it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I realized that I might as well give up on the idea of receiving a scholarship， as it was highly unlikely that I would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result， I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.In the days leading up to the final， I spent less and less time on study， and was even caught absent-minded in class.Without punishment， Professor Jayne just shook his head and said，“You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
That day， the words kept ringing in my mind.
A week later， I was surprised to find I got an A.
单元质量检测（二） Lessons in life
第一部分
1－5 CACBA 6－10 BBAAB
11－15 BAACA 16－20 BBABC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：I was scared by the storm last night， which sounded like it hit the area near the hotel.
W：Me， too.It has been reported lightning hit the factory near the farm.
（Text 2）
W：Oh， the bell is ringing.Please open the door.I think it’s our friend Mary to see us.I’m busy doing the washing.
M：OK， just a minute.I’m feeding little Tommy.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， room service.Can I help you？
W：I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago.It hasn’t been served yet.
M：We are sorry for the delay， ma’am.Could you hold the line， please？ I’ll check your order.
（Text 4）
W：That dress is too expensive.
M：But it’s so pretty.
W：Yes， it is pretty， but it costs $200.What about the blue one？ It’s almost the same， but it costs half as much.
（Text 5）
M：I’m sorry to have to say this， but your son Bob has broken my window.
W：I’m really sorry， sir.This will never happen again.Don’t worry.I will pay for the damage.
M：It’s OK.Just tell him to be more careful next time.
（Text 6）
W：Where shall we park our car？
M：I’ll park near the sports stadium.There are always spaces round there.
W：But I want to go to the camera shop so the sports stadium isn’t very convenient for me.Is it possible to park along the street？
M：No way.We’ll get a ticket.I’ll drive to the camera shop and you can get off.I’ll walk back to the camera shop after I’ve parked the car.
W：OK.I’ll see you there.Then we can go to the market together.
（Text 7）
M：Where would you like to go on holiday？
W：Well， I have no idea about that.
M：I would like an active holiday this year.Maybe I’ll visit Ayers Rock.
W：I’ve been quite tired of doing so much work.Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
M：What would you like to do then？
W：Well， I just want to relax.I’m going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favourite TV show.
M：Do you think you can do that for a whole week？
W：Oh， my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival.They are showing many old and new movies this week.We’ve decided to go to the movies together.
（Text 8）
W：OK.Now， let’s find a place to go for your holiday.Do you have any preferences ...France ...Italy？
M：Oh， not France.Last year it was absolutely packed with visitors.It was very noisy.We want somewhere quieter this year.
W：All right.Was it seven or ten nights you wanted？
M：Oh， ten， please.
W：Right.Well， let’s start with Italy.Um， we’ve got ten nights for 345 pounds， from Manchester， on the sixteenth.
M：No， that’s no good for me.We wouldn’t get back till the twenty-sixth， and my wife’s got to be back at work before that.
W：Um ...how about Sweden？ That would be 470 pounds， from Manchester again， on the eleventh.
M：Well， that seems too much.
W：All right.How about Spain？
M：Oh， that sounds great.We’ve never been there.
W：Let’s see now.We’ve got ten nights， from London， on the thirteenth， for 385 pounds.
M：Oh， wait a minute.We’d prefer a flight from the north somewhere， Manchester perhaps.Er ...OK， in this case， Sweden then.
W：All right.
（Text 9）
W：John， we’re leaving college soon.Have you found a job？
M：Yes.I was interviewed by a computer company and an advertising company.And both of them offered me a job.
W：So which one will you work for？
M：The first one.
W：Why？Is it a high-paid job？Or does it have less pressure？
M：Well， the computer company is close to my house.And I can go to work easily.
W：Are your parents happy about that？
M：Yes.What about you？Have you found a job？
W：Not really.I tried to find work at three different newspapers， but none of them replied.
M：Why do you want to work for a newspaper？
W：I want to write my own books.Working for a newspaper can make my dream come true.
M：Don’t worry.I believe you will find work at a newspaper sooner or later.
（Text 10）
Dear Teddy，
Having a noisy neighbour is a really common problem， especially for people who live in an apartment.
Like you， I also had a noise problem with a neighbour.He’d watch loud movies every night， sometimes until 3 in the morning.One night， I decided I’d had enough of the noise， so I went to my neighbour’s apartment and we argued.However， that only made him turn his TV up even louder every night after that.
A week or so later， I saw my neighbour outside.Even though we’d lived next to each other for a long time， the first time we’d spoken was when we had our argument.
So， I chatted with him and got to know him better — I also made a joke about how I liked his taste in movies.
That night， the noise problem stopped.It seemed that all I had to do was get my neighbour to see me as a friend， not an enemy.
So， my advice to you is to be calm and patient with your neighbour.
One day， go over and ask if you can come in for a talk.If you mention that their noise is affecting your studies， they should soon change their mind.
At the same time， however， not everyone is comfortable with facing people this way.If you’re one of those people， write a polite and friendly letter instead， explaining your problem to your neighbour.
Many people we know can make us angry， but usually， the best way to win someone over is through kindness.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了 Italki 考试和 OOPT 考试的内容、有效期、参考条件、考试时长等。
21.B 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，Emmersion Grammar test共有5种考试语种，一位说西班牙语的学生则可以考剩余的4种。
22.A 细节理解题。根据第三个小标题下的A quiet environment with little or no background noise.可知，安静的环境是必须的。
23.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知，考试题目的数量是不固定的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者用自己的亲身经历阐述了高中兼职工作给自己带来的益处。
24.D 观点态度题。根据第二段第二句可知，作者当时还在上高中，做兼职工作得到的是高中生打工的工资水平，距离大学费用相差太远。由此推断，当妈妈提出这个建议时，作者的态度是抗拒的，不愿意去的。
25.C 词义猜测题。画线词后的and表示并列或顺承关系，即下文是对画线词所在句的进一步解释，根据下文there were times when I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk kids into following my instructions可知，作者有时候不是很喜欢这份工作。由此推测，画线词marvelous意为“喜欢的，令人愉快的”。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知，这份兼职工作给作者带来的好处是使作者在大学得到了一份带薪的研究工作。
27.C 标题归纳题。通读文章可知，文章为总分总结构，尾段内容点明主旨要义，高中有一份兼职工作不仅可以赚到钱还有其他的很多好处。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一项研究表明，忙碌的学生听加速视频讲座实际上可以理解很多东西，提高学习效率。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，每个视频以正常速度播放，时长在13到15分钟之间，第三组以双倍速度观看，则总时间少于15分钟。
29.B 推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，实验表明加速倍数较高时，得分才会明显下降。由此推断，有时加速视频对观看者的影响很小。
30.D 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，墨菲认为以更高的速度观看视频讲座会给学生带来好处。由此推断，墨菲对此持支持的态度。
31.C 推理判断题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段可推知，加州大学洛杉矶分校的研究人员在未来的研究中可能会让参与者观看更复杂的主题的视频。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。在数字时代，过量的信息会造成学习停滞，因此，在学习过程中，实践经验能帮助我们更全面地理解学习的知识，从而实现目标。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，数字时代给学习提供了太多的信息。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，过多的信息会让理解变得更加复杂和遥不可及，即使理解变得更混乱。
34.D 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，在学习过程中，实践经验是重要的，因为它可以通过实践帮助理解信息，提供一个全面的理解。
35.B 标题归纳题。根据文章内容尤其是最后一段可知，本文介绍了在学习过程中，应将学习和实践相结合，这样才能更好地实现目标。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了物理学家、诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为“费曼技巧”的一种聪明的学习方法。
36.B 根据上文可知，本空应说跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关的话题。B项（这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中）承接上文。
37.D 根据下文The more interested you are ...motivated and engaged.可知，本空应说跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关的话题。D项（你对它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度）引起下文。
38.E 通读本段可知，本空应说跟“教别人”有关的话题。E项（一旦你选择了一个主题，你就可以把它教给其他人）统领全段。
39.G 根据空前一句可知，本空要说跟“出现这种情况的解决办法”有关的话题，再根据空后一句可知，空后一句提出这种情况的解决办法。G项（当这种情况发生时，请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部分）承上启下。
40.A 根据空后一句可知，积极地思考问题对精神要求很高。A项（这对精神要求很高）引起下文。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者小时候看到妈妈缝制被子时，有一根线伸出来了，作者想去拉那根线，被妈妈呵斥。妈妈告诉作者，如果把那根线拔出来，可能会把整个被子都扯破，毁了几个小时的工作。作者由这件事联想到我们的生活，你可能只是一根线，但你的爱和你的生活帮助把整个事情维系在一起。
41.A 根据下文I looked over at one edge of the quilt being sewed可知，此处指妈妈在缝制被子。
42.C 根据下文If I had pulled it out可知，因为被子的线头出来了，所以作者伸手去拉线头。wind up上发条，停止；lay aside搁置，放一边；stick out伸出；wrap up包裹。
43.B 参见上题解析。
44.C 根据上文That was the first time I can ever remember her yelling at me.可知，因为这是妈妈第一次对作者大声喊叫，所以作者感到惊恐。
45.A 根据上文she smiled可知，妈妈温柔地向作者解释自己喊叫的原因。
46.A 根据上文描述可知，因为作者的妈妈在缝制被子，所以此处指线在被子中被缝进缝出。
47.B 根据上文I might have torn the entire quilt可知，因为可能把被子扯破，所以这样会毁掉几个小时的工作。
48.D 根据下文描述可知，此处表示作者回忆过去的那一刻。
49.B 根据语境可知，此处指妈妈缝被子的线。
50.D 根据下文tapestry可知，此处指的是一根细绳。
51.C 根据下文Don’t feel lost in the tapestry of life then.可知，此处表示我们不能总是看到我们要去哪里。
52.B 根据上文可知，我们都只是生命挂毯上的一根细绳，因此，如果我们从挂毯上把自己拉出来，上面会留下一个洞。
53.D 根据语境可知，此处表示要接受自己在挂毯中的位置。
54.A 此处突出强调你可能只是挂毯上的一根线。
55.D 根据空后的the whole thing together可知，你的爱和你的生活帮助把整个事情维系在一起。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了全球自然历史日，该节日也叫青少年科学知识竞赛，旨在为中小学生提供一个学习自然科学的平台。
56.for 考查介词。provide sth for sb/provide sb with sth给某人提供某事物，是固定搭配。故填for。
57.was launched 考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语in 2012可知，该动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时；又由于launch和主语GNHD之间是被动关系，应用被动语态。故填was launched。
58.to inspire 考查非谓语动词。动词intend后常接动词不定式，be intended to do sth打算做某事，故填to inspire。
59.a 考查冠词。此处表示上海是世界著名的经济金融中心，表示泛指意义，又因world的发音以辅音因素开头，故填不定冠词a。
60.Supported 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处作非谓语。support与主语these science knowledge competitions之间构成逻辑上的动宾关系，故填过去分词Supported。注意首字母大写。
61.continuously 考查词形转换。修饰动词held，应用副词，故填continuously。
62.and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，attracting 60，000 teams 62. involving millions of students and teachers在句中作状语，且空处前后内容之间为并列关系，故填并列连词and。
63.what 考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处为宾语从句的引导词。从句中的like为介词，介词后应接宾语，且此处有“什么”的含义，故填what。
64.has added 考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语In the past decade可知，此处应用现在完成时，又因GNHD与add之间为主动关系，故填has added。
65.achievement/achievements 考查词形转换。根据空前的his or her可知，此处应用名词，又根据语境可知，此处可用单数也可用复数，故填achievement/achievements。
第四部分
第一节
Dear Kate，
I am sorry to hear that you don’t do well in maths.
Personally， maths is difficult for most students， so there is no need to feel too bad.At this moment，you should cheer up and find ways to reduce your anxiety.Why not go on an outing with your friends or find time to listen to your favourite music？ If you talk to the teachers who you respect most， they may give you some advice that helps you to improve.
Anyway， I hope you can rebuild your self-confidence soon！
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
That day， the words kept ringing in my mind.I began to reflect on my learning attitude.Maybe I had been too focused on grades and ignored the true meaning of learning.I realized that I should set my own standard of excellence and not just aim for a high score.I started to enjoy the process of acquiring knowledge， not just the results.I continued to work hard and strive for better understanding.Soon the final exam came.I finished it and waited for the result anxiously.
A week later， I was surprised to find I got an A.A wave of accomplishment and delight swept over me.I immediately called Professor Jayne to express my profound gratitude.Without his insightful approach， I would not have achieved such a breakthrough.The next year， I received a scholarship， proof of the impact of Professor Jayne’s lesson： we alone set the bar for our own excellence.
9 / 9(共100张PPT)
单元质量检测（二） Lessons in life
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三
个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回
答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the conversation mainly about？（ ）
A. A school. B. A farm. C. A storm.
2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A. Husband and wife.
B. Manager and clerk.
C. Friends.
3. Why does the woman call the man？（ ）
A. To book a room.
B. To order her meal.
C. To remind him of her dinner.
4. How much is the blue dress？（ ）
A. $200. B. $100. C. $50.
5. What does the woman promise to do？（ ）
A. Compensate the man for his loss.
B. Be careful next time.
C. Punish Bob.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你
将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟
的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly discussing？（ ）
A. Where to buy tickets.
B. Where to park the car.
C. Where to get a camera.
7. Where will the speakers meet？（ ）
A. At the market.
B. At the camera shop.
C. At the sports stadium.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the woman feel about climbing the rock？（ ）
A. Tired. B. Relaxed. C. Excited.
9. What will the woman do with Kate？（ ）
A. See films.
B. Have dinner.
C. Watch TV shows.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why doesn’t the man like to go to France？（ ）
A. He’s been there.
B. It is too noisy.
C. The time does not fit.
12. Where will the man go for his holiday？（ ）
A. Sweden. B. Spain. C. Italy.
11. How much does the tour to Spain cost？（ ）
A. 345 pounds. B. 385 pounds.
C. 470 pounds.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the man work？（ ）
A. At a computer company.
B. At a newspaper.
C. At an advertising company.
14. Why did the man choose that workplace？（ ）
A. It has less pressure.
B. It offers him good pay.
C. It is close to his home.
15. How is the woman’s job hunting？（ ）
A. Unsuccessful. B. Lucky. C. Easy.
16. What does the woman want to become？（ ）
A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. A reporter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker quarrel with her neighbour？（ ）
A. He came home late.
B. He was too noisy.
C. He stayed up late.
18. How did the neighbour react after the speaker went to his apartment？
（ ）
A. He changed for the worse.
B. He admitted his misbehaviour.
C. He apologised to her.
19. What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbour？（ ）
A. She gave him a gift.
B. She had a talk with him.
C. She watched a movie with him.
20. What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy？（ ）
A. Turning to the police for help.
B. Being patient and trying to stand it.
C. Writing a friendly letter to the neighbour.
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：I was scared by the storm last night， which sounded like it hit the
area near the hotel.
W：Me， too.It has been reported lightning hit the factory near the farm.
（Text 2）
W：Oh， the bell is ringing.Please open the door.I think it’s our friend
Mary to see us.I’m busy doing the washing.
M：OK， just a minute.I’m feeding little Tommy.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， room service.Can I help you？
W：I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago.It hasn’t been served yet.
M：We are sorry for the delay， ma’am.Could you hold the line，
please？ I’ll check your order.
（Text 4）
W：That dress is too expensive.
M：But it’s so pretty.
W：Yes， it is pretty， but it costs $200.What about the blue one？ It’s
almost the same， but it costs half as much.
（Text 5）
M：I’m sorry to have to say this， but your son Bob has broken my
window.
W：I’m really sorry， sir.This will never happen again.Don’t worry.I
will pay for the damage.
M：It’s OK. Just tell him to be more careful next time.
（Text 6）
W：Where shall we park our car？
M：I’ll park near the sports stadium.There are always spaces round
there.
W：But I want to go to the camera shop so the sports stadium isn’t very
convenient for me.Is it possible to park along the street？
M：No way.We’ll get a ticket.I’ll drive to the camera shop and you
can get off.I’ll walk back to the camera shop after I’ve parked the car.
W：OK. I’ll see you there.Then we can go to the market together.
（Text 7）
M：Where would you like to go on holiday？
W：Well， I have no idea about that.
M：I would like an active holiday this year.Maybe I’ll visit Ayers Rock.
W：I’ve been quite tired of doing so much work.Climbing the rock will
use even more energy.
M：What would you like to do then？
W：Well， I just want to relax.I’m going to have dinner with my parents
and then watch my favourite TV show.
M：Do you think you can do that for a whole week？
W：Oh， my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival.They are
showing many old and new movies this week.We’ve decided to go to the
movies together.
（Text 8）
W：OK. Now， let’s find a place to go for your holiday.Do you have
any preferences ...France ...Italy？
M：Oh， not France.Last year it was absolutely packed with visitors.It
was very noisy.We want somewhere quieter this year.
W：All right.Was it seven or ten nights you wanted？
M：Oh， ten， please.
W：Right.Well， let’s start with Italy.Um， we’ve got ten nights for
345 pounds， from Manchester， on the sixteenth.
M：No， that’s no good for me.We wouldn’t get back till the twenty-
sixth， and my wife’s got to be back at work before that.
W：Um ...how about Sweden？ That would be 470 pounds， from
Manchester again， on the eleventh.
M：Well， that seems too much.
W：All right.How about Spain？
M：Oh， that sounds great.We’ve never been there.
W：Let’s see now.We’ve got ten nights， from London， on the
thirteenth， for 385 pounds.
M：Oh， wait a minute.We’d prefer a flight from the north
somewhere， Manchester perhaps.Er ...OK， in this case， Sweden
then.
W：All right.
（Text 9）
W：John， we’re leaving college soon.Have you found a job？
M：Yes.I was interviewed by a computer company and an advertising
company.And both of them offered me a job.
W：So which one will you work for？
M：The first one.
W：Why？Is it a high-paid job？Or does it have less pressure？
M：Well， the computer company is close to my house.And I can go to
work easily.
W：Are your parents happy about that？
M：Yes.What about you？Have you found a job？
W：Not really.I tried to find work at three different newspapers， but
none of them replied.
M：Why do you want to work for a newspaper？
W：I want to write my own books.Working for a newspaper can make my
dream come true.
M：Don’t worry.I believe you will find work at a newspaper sooner or
later.
（Text 10）
Dear Teddy，
Having a noisy neighbour is a really common problem， especially
for people who live in an apartment.
Like you， I also had a noise problem with a neighbour.He’d watch
loud movies every night， sometimes until 3 in the morning.One night， I
decided I’d had enough of the noise， so I went to my neighbour’s
apartment and we argued.However， that only made him turn his TV up
even louder every night after that.
A week or so later， I saw my neighbour outside.Even though we’d
lived next to each other for a long time， the first time we’d spoken was
when we had our argument.
So， I chatted with him and got to know him better — I also made a
joke about how I liked his taste in movies.
That night， the noise problem stopped.It seemed that all I had to do
was get my neighbour to see me as a friend， not an enemy.
So， my advice to you is to be calm and patient with your neighbour.
One day， go over and ask if you can come in for a talk.If you
mention that their noise is affecting your studies， they should soon
change their mind.
At the same time， however， not everyone is comfortable with
facing people this way.If you’re one of those people， write a polite and
friendly letter instead， explaining your problem to your neighbour.
Many people we know can make us angry， but usually， the best
way to win someone over is through kindness.
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
Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to
provide online language tests for language learners.
Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion， which offered two
kinds of test contents： Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion
Grammar test.The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages：
English， French， Spanish， German， Japanese， Portuguese and
Italian， and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a
specific dialect.However， the Spanish test uses a Latin American
accent， and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent.The
Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages： English，
French， Spanish， German， and Italian.
Test contents：
OOPT， Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar
test.
Expiration （有效期）：
1. OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.
2. Italki Language Test is valid for 1 year after purchase.You can take
up to 4 times tests within one purchase.To take the test， you need to
activate （激活） it to start.Italki Language Test won’t limit you to
activate the same language for these 4 tests.You can choose any available
language you want to activate each time.
What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test？
A stable Internet connection.
An updated Internet browser.Chrome is recommended， but here，
you’ll find a list of compatible （兼容的） browsers and equipment，
including mobile devices and computers： https：
//support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-
and-browser-requirements.
A quiet environment with little or no background noise.
A headset with a built-in microphone （Optional）.
How long will the test take？
The test will ask you 40－45 questions， which should take 15
minutes to 30 minutes.
However， it depends on you.The computerized adaptive testing
adapts to the examinee’s level.There isn’t a set number of questions，
and the questions won’t always be the same.For the OOPT test， please
make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-
hour time limit.Otherwise， you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t
finish in time.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了 Italki 考试和 OOPT 考试
的内容、有效期、参考条件、考试时长等。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述了 Italki 考试和 OOPT 考试
的内容、有效期、参考条件、考试时长等。
21. How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an
Emmersion Grammar test？（ ）
A. One. B. Four.
C. Five. D. Seven.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，Emmersion
Grammar test共有5种考试语种，一位说西班牙语的学生则可以考
剩余的4种。
22. Which is a must for an Italki Language Test？（ ）
A. A quiet environment.
B. The Chrome browser.
C. A computer.
D. A headset with a built-in microphone.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三个小标题下的A quiet
environment with little or no background noise.可知，安静的环境是
必须的。
23. What else should you pay attention to when taking a test？（ ）
A. Accents are not acceptable in the test.
B. You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.
C. The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.
D. You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知，考试题目的
数量是不固定的。
B
As today’s high schoolers are facing too much homework， sports
teams and clubs and high-rising college costs， many people are rethinking
the idea of high schoolers part-time working.Are there still benefits of
having a job in high school？ The answer is yes.
When I was 15 years old， my mother suggested that I get a job in
order to pay for college.Delighted with my sporadic （零星的）
babysitting work， I told my mother that， no matter what job I got，
I’d never be able to cover college costs on a high school worker’s pay.
My mother smiled and stated that there were plenty of other reasons
why I should get a job beyond just the paycheck.So I found myself
applying for and finally accepting a job as a swim instructor and lifeguard
at my town’s public pool.I ended up working part-time at the pool
through all four years of high school.
Not everything about the job was marvelous， and there were times
when I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk kids
into following my instructions， but overall， like my mother said， I got
many benefits from the job beyond just the paycheck.
At my job， I made lots of new friends， more than I had made in
high school.I also learnt lots of skills including CPR training and office
experience.I was also able to use my work experience to stand out from
other job applicants in college and get a paid research job as a freshman in
college.
For many high school students， there are many benefits of having a
job.Not only will high school jobs give you a way to make some money，
meet new people， and develop some skills， you can also use your
teenage jobs to get yourself a better job in college.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者用自己的亲身经历阐述了高中
兼职工作给自己带来的益处。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者用自己的亲身经历阐述了高中
兼职工作给自己带来的益处。
24. What was the author’s attitude when his mother asked him to get a
job？（ ）
A. He was expecting it.
B. He wasn’t interested in it.
C. He was passionate about it.
D. He didn’t feel like doing it.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第二段第二句可知，作者当时还在
上高中，做兼职工作得到的是高中生打工的工资水平，距离大学
费用相差太远。由此推断，当妈妈提出这个建议时，作者的态度
是抗拒的，不愿意去的。
25. What does the underlined word “marvelous” in Paragraph 4
probably mean？（ ）
A. Simple. B. Touching.
C. Enjoyable. D. Relaxing.
解析： 词义猜测题。画线词后的and表示并列或顺承关系，即
下文是对画线词所在句的进一步解释，根据下文there were times
when I hated jumping in the pool on cold mornings and trying to talk
kids into following my instructions可知，作者有时候不是很喜欢这
份工作。由此推测，画线词marvelous意为“喜欢的，令人愉快
的”。
26. How did the author’s part-time job benefit him？（ ）
A. It developed his communication skills.
B. It led him to meet the best friend of his life.
C. It assisted him to obtain a good job in college.
D. It provided him with enough money as college fees.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知，这份兼职
工作给作者带来的好处是使作者在大学得到了一份带薪的研究
工作。
27. What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A. My First Job in Senior High
B. What I Learnt from Part-time Jobs
C. More than Just a Paycheck
D. High Schoolers That Get into Trouble
解析： 标题归纳题。通读文章可知，文章为总分总结构，尾
段内容点明主旨要义，高中有一份兼职工作不仅可以赚到钱还有
其他的很多好处。
C
A study from researchers at the University of California， Los
Angeles （UCLA） seems to suggest busy students listening to sped-up
video lectures can actually understand a lot.
In the experiment， Alan Castel and a Dillon Murphy divided 231
undergraduate participants into four groups.Each group watched two video
lectures： one about the Roman Empire and the other on real estate
appraisals （房地产评估）.The videos， at normal speed， ranged
between 13 and 15 minutes long.One group watched each video at its
normal speed， the second watched them at 1.5 times normal speed， the
third at double speed and the fourth at 2.5 times normal speed.
After each individual video， the participants were given a test made
up of 20 questions to measure how well they remembered the
information.The normal-speed group averaged 26 correct answers out of
40， and were closely followed by the 1.5-speed group and double-speed
group， which each scored 25 out of 40.It wasn’t until participants
watched the video at 2.5-speed that their performance on the test
significantly dropped， to an average of 22 out of 40 questions answered
correctly.A week later， when the same participants took new tests
without rewatching the videos， the new scores saw the same order of
decrease.
The study suggests that， while sped-up videos did not improve
student learning comprehension （理解力）， they did not put them far
behind， either — at least until the speed reached 2.5 times normal speed.
The increase in efficiency that students get from finishing a video in
half the time could allow them to take more effective notes.“Students can
spend the same amount of time studying， but in perhaps a better way，”
Murphy said.“That opens the door to the potential benefits of that
additional study opportunity.”
The videos in the study were for subjects that can be explained in
words pretty easily， Murphy explained， whereas students watching a
difficult physics or chemistry lecture at high speeds might see different
results.Further research on the same topic could provide details on how
well students remember information offered at higher speeds when it
comes to those kinds of more challenging topics， the researchers said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一项研究表明，忙碌的学生听加
速视频讲座实际上可以理解很多东西，提高学习效率。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一项研究表明，忙碌的学生听加
速视频讲座实际上可以理解很多东西，提高学习效率。
28. Which best describes how the participants watched the two videos？
（ ）
A. The first group watched videos at different speeds.
B. The second group watched the two videos twice.
C. The third group watched for less than 15 minutes.
D. The fourth group watched for more than 40 minutes.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，每个视频以
正常速度播放，时长在13到15分钟之间，第三组以双倍速度观
看，则总时间少于15分钟。
29. What did the experiment show？（ ）
A. The normal-speed watchers did no better than other groups.
B. Sped-up videos sometimes affected only a little to the watchers.
C. There were great differences among the 4 groups in the testing result.
D. The content of the video made no difference in the experiment.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，实验表明
加速倍数较高时，得分才会明显下降。由此推断，有时加速视频
对观看者的影响很小。
30. What is Murphy’s attitude to watching video lectures at higher
speeds？（ ）
A. Critical. B. Curious.
C. Doubtful. D. Supportive.
解析： 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，墨菲认为以
更高的速度观看视频讲座会给学生带来好处。由此推断，墨菲对
此持支持的态度。
31. What might the researchers at UCLA do in their future studies？
（ ）
A. Give participants more difficult tests after they watch videos.
B. Observe the effects of watching videos at lower speeds.
C. Let participants watch videos of more complex topics.
D. Ask students from various majors to watch videos.
解析： 推理判断题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段可推知，加
州大学洛杉矶分校的研究人员在未来的研究中可能会让参与者观
看更复杂的主题的视频。
D
In today’s digital age， where a vast ocean of information is just a
click away， the question arises： can one learn too much？ Given that no
individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge.However， there
exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction， a
state of being overwhelmed by too much information.
Consider a scenario where you’re eager to achieve a particular
goal.You begin by conducting extensive research， diving deep into the
subject.As you absorb more information， it paradoxically （矛盾地）
feels like your understanding diminishes.Each new concept or strategy
reveals further layers， making the goal seem more complex and out of
reach.
This situation is a common trap： the endless pursuit of more
information.Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable，
that is to say there’s nothing wrong with learning a lot， issues arise
when this pursuit obstructs practical application.If learning continuously
prevents you from starting， you’ll find yourself stuck， unable to
achieve your desired outcomes.
An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to
strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential
information， then transition into action swiftly， even if you feel
somewhat unprepared.This is often the best way to learn， as hands-on
experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.
The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example
here.A baby doesn’t learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the
process.Instead， it learns by attempting to walk， falling， and then
understanding from each fall what works and what doesn’t.Through
repeated effort， walking is eventually mastered.This method is applicable
to goal achievement too.By engaging in action， learning from the
outcomes， and adjusting accordingly， you gradually move closer to
your goals.
In summary， while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable， it’s
crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.Learning should be a
stepping stone to doing， not an end in itself.It’s through the interplay of
gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our
aspirations.This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of
overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。在数字时代，过量的信息会造成学
习停滞，因此，在学习过程中，实践经验能帮助我们更全面地理解
学习的知识，从而实现目标。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。在数字时代，过量的信息会造成学
习停滞，因此，在学习过程中，实践经验能帮助我们更全面地理解
学习的知识，从而实现目标。
32. What problem does the digital age present in learning？（ ）
A. Too much information.
B. Learning to inaction.
C. Online distractions.
D. Technical issues.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，数字时代给学习
提供了太多的信息。
33. What stops people from achieving the goal？（ ）
A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.
B. The inability to find relevant information.
C. The confusion caused by the information.
D. The desire to learn basic concept or strategy.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，过多的信息会让
理解变得更加复杂和遥不可及，即使理解变得更混乱。
34. Why is practical experience important in the learning process？
（ ）
A. It replaces continuous learning.
B. It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge.
C. It holds back theoretical understanding.
D. It offers a comprehensive understanding.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，在学习过程中，
实践经验是重要的，因为它可以通过实践帮助理解信息，提供一
个全面的理解。
35. What can be the best title for the passage？（ ）
A. The Paradox of Information Overload
B. The Harmony of Learning and Doing
C. The Pursuit of Balanced Knowledge
D. The Process of Learning to Walk
解析： 标题归纳题。根据文章内容尤其是最后一段可知，本
文介绍了在学习过程中，应将学习和实践相结合，这样才能更好
地实现目标。
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。
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a
clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique.It involves
explaining what you’re learning to others.By teaching what you’ve
learned from memory， you engage in active recall.36.（ ） It
also ensures that you understand the topic， because you can only
explain an idea if you truly understand it.The technique consists of
four repeatable steps.
To begin， choose a concept or topic you wish to fully
understand.37.（ ） The more interested you are， the faster
you’ll grasp it.Moreover， a personally interesting topic will keep
you motivated and engaged.
38. （ ） Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to
a five-year-old.If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone， you
can just teach it to an imaginary audience.But it works much better if you
use a real person.They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t
clear.
While teaching， you may discover gaps in your understanding.39.
（ ） Review your notes， reread books， or seek external help to
ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving
forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept， test your understanding by
trying to teach it to another person.This will help you identify any
remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to
learn.40.（ ） You need to actively think about the problem instead
of passively reading or listening to someone else.However， with great
efforts in mastering this method， you’ll see your learning results
improve quicker than ever before.
A. It is mentally demanding.
B. This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C. Teach it to a five-year-old， who would give you direct feedback.
D. Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E. Once you have chosen a topic， you can teach it to someone else.
F. Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G. When this happens， refer back to the original material for the missing
pieces.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了物理学家、诺贝尔
奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为“费曼技巧”的一种聪明的学习方
法。
36. B 根据上文可知，本空应说跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关的
话题。B项（这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中）承接上文。
37. D 根据下文The more interested you are ...motivated and engaged.
可知，本空应说跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关的话题。D项（你对
它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度）引起下文。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了物理学家、诺贝尔
奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为“费曼技巧”的一种聪明的学习方
法。
38. E 通读本段可知，本空应说跟“教别人”有关的话题。E项（一
旦你选择了一个主题，你就可以把它教给其他人）统领全段。
39. G 根据空前一句可知，本空要说跟“出现这种情况的解决办
法”有关的话题，再根据空后一句可知，空后一句提出这种情况的解
决办法。G项（当这种情况发生时，请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部
分）承上启下。
40. A 根据空后一句可知，积极地思考问题对精神要求很高。A项
（这对精神要求很高）引起下文。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
I can remember once when I was just a little boy， I sat on a chair and
watched as my mum painstakingly 41 a large， homemade quilt （被
子）.I looked over at one edge of the quilt being sewed and saw a piece of
thread 42 .Without thinking I reached over to 43 it.
“No！” yelled my mum.I jumped back.That was the first time I
can ever remember her yelling at me.Seeing the 44 look on my face，
she smiled and 45 showed me why she had yelled.That piece of
thread 46 in and out， making its way from one end of the quilt to the
other.If I had pulled it out， I might have torn the entire quilt and 47
hours of work.
As I look back on that 48 today， I can see that each of our lives
is like that 49 .We are all just a 50 string in the tapestry （挂毯）
of life.We can’t always 51 where we are going or what we are
connected to.If we pull ourselves out of it， we will leave a 52 in it.
Don’t feel lost in the tapestry of life then.Embrace your 53 in
it.You may 54 be a single piece of thread but your love and your life
help to 55 the whole thing together.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者小时候看到妈妈缝制被子
时，有一根线伸出来了，作者想去拉那根线，被妈妈呵斥。妈妈告
诉作者，如果把那根线拔出来，可能会把整个被子都扯破，毁了几
个小时的工作。作者由这件事联想到我们的生活，你可能只是一根
线，但你的爱和你的生活帮助把整个事情维系在一起。
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者小时候看到妈妈缝制被子
时，有一根线伸出来了，作者想去拉那根线，被妈妈呵斥。妈妈告
诉作者，如果把那根线拔出来，可能会把整个被子都扯破，毁了几
个小时的工作。作者由这件事联想到我们的生活，你可能只是一根
线，但你的爱和你的生活帮助把整个事情维系在一起。
41. A. sewed B. ironed
C. folded D. measured
解析： 根据下文I looked over at one edge of the quilt being
sewed可知，此处指妈妈在缝制被子。
42. A. winding up B. laid aside
C. sticking out D. wrapped up
解析： 根据下文If I had pulled it out可知，因为被子的线头出
来了，所以作者伸手去拉线头。wind up上发条，停止；lay aside
搁置，放一边；stick out伸出；wrap up包裹。
43. A. curl B. pull C. tie D. break
解析： 参见上题解析。
44. A. depressed B. disappointed
C. terrified D. annoyed
解析： 根据上文That was the first time I can ever remember her
yelling at me.可知，因为这是妈妈第一次对作者大声喊叫，所以
作者感到惊恐。
45. A. gently B. reluctantly
C. roughly D. eagerly
解析： 根据上文she smiled可知，妈妈温柔地向作者解释自己
喊叫的原因。
46. A. wove B. followed
C. ran D. circled
解析： 根据上文描述可知，因为作者的妈妈在缝制被子，所
以此处指线在被子中被缝进缝出。
47. A. stopped B. ruined
C. repaid D. disturbed
解析： 根据上文I might have torn the entire quilt可知，因为可
能把被子扯破，所以这样会毁掉几个小时的工作。
48. A. behavior B. emotion
C. response D. moment
解析：根据下文描述可知，此处表示作者回忆过去的那一刻。
49. A. quilt B. thread C. scene D. work
解析： 根据语境可知，此处指妈妈缝被子的线。
50. A. special B. strong
C. straight D. single
解析： 根据下文tapestry可知，此处指的是一根细绳。
51. A. recall B. believe
C. see D. discuss
解析： 根据下文Don’t feel lost in the tapestry of life then.可
知，此处表示我们不能总是看到我们要去哪里。
52. A. blank B. hole C. line D. mark
解析： 根据上文可知，我们都只是生命挂毯上的一根细绳，
因此，如果我们从挂毯上把自己拉出来，上面会留下一个洞。
53. A. change B. weakness
C. power D. place
解析：根据语境可知，此处表示要接受自己在挂毯中的位置。
54. A. only B. surely C. still D. even
解析： 此处突出强调你可能只是挂毯上的一根线。
55. A. do B. press C. push D. hold
解析： 根据空后的the whole thing together可知，你的爱和你的
生活帮助把整个事情维系在一起。
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。
Global Natural History Day （GNHD） — youth science knowledge
competition — took place in Shanghai on 2 March 2023， in an effort to
provide a platform 56. primary and secondary school
students to learn more about natural science.
GNHD 57. （launch） by Kenneth Behring in 2012 in
China.It is an international education programme intended
58. （inspire） students’ interest in natural history and
science and engage them in getting outdoors and exploring their
environment.It is based in Shanghai， 59. world-famous
economic and financial center.60. （support） by the local
museums and natural science organizations， these science knowledge
competitions have been 61. （continuous） held for 12
years， attracting 60，000 teams 62.
involving millions of students and teachers.In this programme， students
develop problem-solving abilities， deepen cross-cultural understanding，
and explore 63. the future state of the natural world will be
like.
In the past decade， GNHD 64. （add） popular
science painting， story broadcasting and science exhibition to further
arouse students’ interest in natural science learning.At this year’s
event， a new “Global Nature Day Cyber Space” platform promoting
educational equity （公正） and equality was also started.
This year’s GNHD returned to its offline mode.Under 2023’s main
theme “Seeing small things — Nature’s small perspective and big
vision”， natural science talent from around the world presented his or
her 65. （achieve） in exhibitions， science paintings and
storytelling.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了全球自然历史日，该节
日也叫青少年科学知识竞赛，旨在为中小学生提供一个学习自然科
学的平台。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了全球自然历史日，该节
日也叫青少年科学知识竞赛，旨在为中小学生提供一个学习自然科
学的平台。
56. for 考查介词。provide sth for sb/provide sb with sth给某人提供某
事物，是固定搭配。故填for。
57. was launched 考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语in 2012可
知，该动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时；又由于launch和主语
GNHD之间是被动关系，应用被动语态。故填was launched。
58. to inspire 考查非谓语动词。动词intend后常接动词不定式，be
intended to do sth打算做某事，故填to inspire。
59. a 考查冠词。此处表示上海是世界著名的经济金融中心，表示泛
指意义，又因world的发音以辅音因素开头，故填不定冠词a。
60. Supported 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处作非谓
语。support与主语these science knowledge competitions之间构成逻辑上
的动宾关系，故填过去分词Supported。注意首字母大写。
61. continuously 考查词形转换。修饰动词held，应用副词，故填
continuously。
62. and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，attracting 60，000 teams
62. involving millions of students and teachers在句中作状语，
且空处前后内容之间为并列关系，故填并列连词and。
63. what 考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处为宾语从句的引
导词。从句中的like为介词，介词后应接宾语，且此处有“什么”的
含义，故填what。
64. has added 考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语In the past
decade可知，此处应用现在完成时，又因GNHD与add之间为主动关
系，故填has added。
65. achievement/achievements 考查词形转换。根据空前的his or her可
知，此处应用名词，又根据语境可知，此处可用单数也可用复数，故
填achievement/achievements。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Kate 发来邮件说她数学学得不好，
产生了厌学情绪。请你给她回一封电子邮件开导她，内容包括：
1. 表示理解并给予安慰；
2. 提出合理的建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Kate，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Kate，
I am sorry to hear that you don’t do well in maths.
Personally， maths is difficult for most students， so there is no need
to feel too bad.At this moment，you should cheer up and find ways to
reduce your anxiety.Why not go on an outing with your friends or find
time to listen to your favourite music？ If you talk to the teachers who you
respect most， they may give you some advice that helps you to improve.
Anyway， I hope you can rebuild your self-confidence soon！
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
When I entered Berkeley， I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having
been a Straight-A student， I firmly believed that I could take tough
subjects and really learn something.One such course was World Literature
given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he
presented in class.
When I took the first exam， I was shocked to find a 77， C-plus，
on my test paper， for English was my best subject and I had expected to
score much higher.Upset and disappointed， I went to Professor Jayne，
who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder， although I didn’t know what that meant
because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more
carefully.But my efforts seemed in vain as I received another 77.Again，
I reasoned with Professor Jayne.Again， he listened patiently but
wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam.One more chance to improve my
grade.So I doubled my efforts， reviewing my notes carefully and for the
first time， I truly understood the meaning of the word “thorough”.But
my effort did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle （障碍） was the final.No matter what grade I got，
it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I realized that I might as well give up
on the idea of receiving a scholarship， as it was highly unlikely that I
would achieve a high enough grade.
As a result， I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material
as well as I ever would.In the days leading up to the final， I spent less
and less time on study， and was even caught absent-minded in
class.Without punishment， Professor Jayne just shook his head and
said，“You alone must set your own standard of excellence.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
That day， the words kept ringing in my mind.
A week later， I was surprised to find I got an A.
参考范文：
That day， the words kept ringing in my mind.I began to reflect on
my learning attitude.Maybe I had been too focused on grades and ignored
the true meaning of learning.I realized that I should set my own standard
of excellence and not just aim for a high score.I started to enjoy the
process of acquiring knowledge， not just the results.I continued to work
hard and strive for better understanding.Soon the final exam came.I
finished it and waited for the result anxiously.
A week later， I was surprised to find I got an A. A wave of
accomplishment and delight swept over me.I immediately called Professor
Jayne to express my profound gratitude.Without his insightful approach，
I would not have achieved such a breakthrough.The next year， I received
a scholarship， proof of the impact of Professor Jayne’s lesson： we
alone set the bar for our own excellence.
谢谢观看！
