单元质量检测（一） The mass media
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman doing？
A.Making a suggestion. B.Making a decision. C.Asking for directions.
2.What time does the BBC News end？
A.At 6：30. B.At 7：00. C.At 7：30.
3.Who is probably the man？
A.Tom’s boss. B.Tom’s doctor. C.The woman’s doctor.
4.What will the man do next Monday morning？
A.See his manager off at the airport.
B.Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C.Go to New York with his manager.
5.What does the woman suggest？
A.Buying a house. B.Selling a house. C.Renting a house.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the conversation take place？
A.In the library. B.In the classroom. C.In the teacher’s office.
7.What will be left on the board？
A.The new words. B.The new drills. C.The drills and examples.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Who are the two speakers？
A.A couple. B.Old friends. C.New neighbours.
9.What is the man doing？
A.Returning something. B.Settling a business. C.Lending a ladder to someone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How will the speakers go to New York？
A.By air. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
11.Why are the speakers making the trip？
A.On business. B.For shopping. C.To school.
12.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Driver and passenger. B.Husband and wife. C.Fellow workers.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where does this conversation probably take place？
A.In a restaurant. B.In an office. C.In a factory.
14.What does John do now？
A.He’s a trainer. B.He’s a tour guide. C.He’s a college student.
15.How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A.$10，500. B.$12，000. C.$15，000.
16.How many people will the woman hire？
A.Four. B.Three. C.Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A.Waiting on tables. B.Having dinner. C.Selling food.
18.What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A.Everyone must get out of the building.
B.Everyone had to stay where they were.
C.There was no more food and vegetables.
19.Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A.To let others get out first. B.To help an elderly woman. C.To get her purse back.
20.What did the police find out？
A.There was a bomb. B.There was no danger. C.There was an alarm clock.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Teen Adventure Camp （Ages 13－15）
Between exploring the lake in boats， hiking to the waterfalls， and camping in remote natural environments， you’ll have a hard time picking a favourite！
Camp Dates：
Term 1： 11－16 June
Term 2： 18－23 June
Term 3： 25－30 June
Term 4： 9－14 July
Term 5 （L.I.T.Week）： 16－21 July
Pricing Options：
Full Price：$485/week
Early Bird Discount （Until 17 April）：$455/week
L.I.T.Week：$0
Leaders In Training （L.I.T.Program）（Ages 14－15）
Our L.I.T.program is a part of our Teen Adventure Camp program and a transitional （过渡的） program for campers to become staff members.It is a program that is highly selective and competitive.This program allows campers ages 14 and 15 to see what being a part of the Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp family is like.
How does my camper become involved？
The camper must attend a previous week of Teen Adventure Camp within the same summer.
Have to be 14 or 15 years old during their week of camp to qualify.
The camper should express interest in the L.I.T.program during their Teen Adventure Week and receive a recommendation for the program from their counselor （辅导员）！
Good performance during Teen Adventure Week.
How to confirm availability & acceptance？
At the end of the camper’s Teen Adventure Camp session， the campers who are accepted into the program will receive an official invitation based on their counselor’s opinion.From there， the parent of the camper must confirm the camper’s availability as soon as possible.There are limited spots which are on a first-come-first-served basis only.Parents can confirm in person at Check Out， by phone （419-938-3715），or by email （info@phoc.org）.We will make sure to add L.I.T.week to the camper’s online registration （注册）.
21.When will L.I.T.week take place？
A.During 11－16 June. B.During 25－30 June.
C.During 9－14 July. D.During 16－21 July.
22.What is required of the campers to get involved in the L.I.T.program？
A.Paying for their camp before 17 April.
B.Joining in more than two weeks of camp.
C.Being 13 years old during their week of camp.
D.Getting a recommendation from their camp counselor.
23.What is suggested to the parents of potential participants of the L.I.T.program？
A.Confirming their children’s availability soon.
B.Keeping in close touch with their children’s counselors.
C.Printing official invitations to their children in person.
D.Adding L.I.T.week to their children’s online registration.
B
Kiliii Yüyan is an award-winning photographer whose work has taken us to some of the world’s harshest environments， stressed native perspectives， and clarified the importance of human connection to the land and sea.To recognize this incredible collection of work， Kiliii Yüyan received the National Geographic Society’s 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling.
Yüyan’s work explores the human relationship to the natural world from different cultural perspectives.He said：“Trying to understand my ancestry （祖先） led me to a lifelong dive into indigenous perspectives and ultimately guided me into storytelling.”
Whether he’s camping on Arctic sea ice with polar bears， sharing a meal of piranhas with the Cofan in the Amazon rainforest， or participating in cultural burns with the Yurok community in California， one thing is sure：Yüyan demonstrates what it takes to create a truly realistic storytelling experience.
“We are thrilled to announce Kiliii as the recipient of the 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to storytelling，”said Jill Tiefenthaler， CEO of the National Geographic Society.“Kiliii’s dedication to revealing the important stories of the Arctic and indigenous communities epitomizes （成为……的典范） the power of storytelling by bringing new perspectives about humanity’s relationship with nature to audiences around the world.”
His outstanding contributions to National Geographic magazine include his 2018 documentation of the millennia-old Inupiaq subsistence （生计） — whale hunt and its key importance to their collectivist （集体主义的） culture， and his photographs for the July 2022 cover story that helped more people understand the self-government of Native nations across North America.
24.What does Yüyan’s work mainly focus on？
A.Our natural environment. B.His contributions to charity.
C.Man’s connection to nature. D.Culture of Indigenous people.
25.What inspired Yüyan’s work？
A.His exploration in storytelling. B.His respect for natural world.
C.The love for Indigenous cultures. D.The curiosity about his ancestors.
26.Which of the following can best describe Yüyan’s photograph experience？
A.Adventurous. B.Expensive.
C.Boring. D.Unforgettable.
27.What is the last paragraph mainly about？
A.Cultures in North American countries. B.The significance of Yüyan’s works.
C.Yüyan’s work from 2018 to 2022. D.Yüyan’s whale hunt experience.
C
When someone sets out to improve their health， they usually take a familiar path： starting a healthy diet， adopting a new workout plan， getting better sleep， or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important， of course， but they all focus on physical health — and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as， if not more， important to overall well-being.
A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle — as measured by cellphone activity — was a better predictor of self-reported stress， happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity， heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story， says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.
“There’s a qualified self， which is who I am， what my activities， my social network， my lifestyle， and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements，” Chawla says.“And they are strong determinants of my well-being.”
A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media， when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time， was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect， but loneliness tended to decrease with age， perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived， says Dr Stuart Lustig， one of the report’s authors.
Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere （范围）.It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups， which regularly organize offline gatherings， providing members， with opportunities to interact， share， and participate in various activities in real life.Or through social media， you can find places to go where you’ll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people， he says， for whom heavy social media use is common.
Finally， Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers， or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers， can make your social life feel more rewarding.
28.What is the purpose of Paragraph 1？
A.To show social health is ignored by some people.
B.To show social people like to do workouts with others.
C.To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health.
D.To prove more and more people have benefitted from physical exercise.
29.What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to Paragraph 2？
A.They are out of date. B.They are not scientific.
C.They can help realize the “qualified self”. D.They cannot reflect one’s overall health.
30.What did the 2019 study find？
A.Females felt happy more easily than males.
B.Old people felt lonelier than young people.
C.The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness.
D.Income had a great influence on people’s well-being.
31.What advice does Dr Stuart Lustig give？
A.Avoiding talking to strangers.
B.Using social media as little as possible.
C.Using technology for meaningful face-to-face interactions.
D.Spending more time with like-minded young people.
D
There is a decades-long rise in Americans feeling socially isolated. That may seem strange， in light of all the ways we now have to connect electronically， from email and Facebook to Instagram and TikTok.
“Loneliness is strongly related to people’s health problems，” said psychologist Matt Johnson. And he pointed out： increasing loneliness also has a connection with the proliferation of social media platforms worldwide. “When this social need for interpersonal connections isn’t met in your organic social environment， the market converges upon （趋同于） this，” said Johnson. “We see the rise of social media happening around the same time as this loneliness epidemic.”
Johnson said that social media platforms can sometimes mitigate （缓解） loneliness — if you’re actually getting in touch with others through them.
That’s the kind of social network that Deena Hindi has been trying to build for her 84-year-old mother.Hindi’s father passed away several years ago.Her mother was left living alone next door to Hindi， with few friends.Hindi figured：“There’s got to be a lot of lonely people. So that’s why I created a Meetup group， to see if I could get people together.”A group of older women found Hindi’s Meetup group online.They now go out regularly in person.
However， Johnson said，“More and more people， especially younger people， are engaging in the more follower-type of social media， where you’re engaging with people with massive followings， and you’re looking at their TikTok videos， their tweets， and their Instagram content.You don’t know them personally； you’ll probably never meet them in real life：Not really social connection.”
There are ways that employers can help fight the loneliness epidemic， according to Anne Bowers， who researches the workplace， mental health， and productivity.
“Workers who have a good work-life balance， social companionship， and satisfying communications at work are 53％ less likely to be lonely than other employees who don’t.Creating a healthy work-life balance for employees is very important — flexible work schedules， for example， can create better balance，” he said.
32.Which of the following can replace the underlined words “the proliferation of” in Paragraph 2？
A.The wide range in. B.The effective use of.
C.The rapid increase in. D.The growing importance of.
33.Why did Hindi create the Meetup group？
A.To make online friends.
B.To learn about lonely people’s lives.
C.To provide intelligent companionship for her mother.
D.To establish real-life social connections for lonely people.
34.Why did Johnson mention some popular social media platforms in Paragraph 5？
A.To show how younger people behave in real life.
B.To recommend some ways to deal with loneliness.
C.To express his disapproval of spending time on social media platforms.
D.To suggest that the loneliness epidemic leads to the brith of commercial services.
35.How can employers help fight the loneliness epidemic according to Bowers？
A.By reducing tasks. B.By shortening working hours.
C.By allowing flexible work schedules. D.By promoting the use of social media platforms.
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。
Living and studying abroad can be a rewarding and enriching experience. And living with a host family is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in its culture. However， living with a foreign family can be difficult and adjusting to it can take some effort. Here are some tips on making the most of your host family experience.
Be thankful. You have to understand that host families are doing it because they want to give a kid the opportunity to live abroad. 36 . Showing them gratitude will take you a long way.
37 . Feeling uncomfortable with host families at first is a completely normal feeling！ Keep in mind you’ve just got out of your comfort zone to start a new life. The language barrier can also be a struggle at first. Remember that you will adapt but it will take some time.
Feeling at home can be difficult at the beginning. 38 . If you spend all your time in your room， it’s going to be hard to feel like you belong. Getting involved in everyday activities with your host family will help you create a family bond. For example， some families like having dinner together on weekends. Fit in. 39 .
Lastly， communication is key. 40 . It’s normal to know few customs and habits at first， so instead of doing things blindly， just ask. Whatever confuse you， just ask， and keep learning them when you are on your own！
A.Understand that love is important
B.If you are unsure about something， ask
C.They are willing to change for your own good
D.Challenge yourself to try something new continually
E.That’s why spending time in common areas is crucial
F.That’s why you benefit from everyday activities with your host family
G.Not only will they appreciate it but you will also feel like a part of their world
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。
My family always had some sort of animal around， but none of them were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to 41 my own until I was seven years old.Finally， I was 42 to have my own 43 ， a fish called George.I said it was my responsibility to 44 it.
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl.I found myself 45 invitations to go somewhere immediately after school， because I would have to feed my fish first. Every day he would remind me that I was 46 and that I had someone depending on me.
One day， I came home from school and headed to my room to 47 George.I found a 48 thing had happened. I 49 my bag and ran over to the bowl.I saw my best friend George floating around lifeless.
My mom walked into my room.I turned around as tears started to well in my eyes. “Mommy， George d ... d ... died.” With that 50 word I started crying uncontrollably.My mom came to my side as I hid my face in my pillows.
Suddenly， I realized that George hadn’t just 51 me.He had taught me what 52 meant.I learned it through feeding him and cleaning his bowl.This made me feel 53 .To my seven-year-old self， this was a great 54 .Slowly， a smile crossed my face.George was gone. 55 ， the lessons he taught me would forever be carved （雕刻） into my memory.
41.A.draw B.imagine C.have D.share
42.A.doubtful B.excited C.surprised D.afraid
43.A.toy B.mind C.time D.pet
44.A.take care of B.make use of C.get hold of D.look forward to
45.A.reading out B.putting away C.turning down D.showing off
46.A.replaced B.recognized C.affected D.needed
47.A.feed B.save C.impress D.find
48.A.basic B.terrible C.funny D.familiar
49.A.dropped B.emptied C.hid D.checked
50.A.common B.last C.extra D.new
51.A.left B.reminded C.defeated D.chosen
52.A.preference B.independence C.difficulty D.responsibility
53.A.safe B.good C.sorry D.tired
54.A.agreement B.treatment C.disappointment D.achievement
55.A.Otherwise B.Besides C.However D.Therefore
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。
Journalism hasn’t changed much throughout the years — all until virtual reality （VR，虚拟现实） stepped into the game. In traditional journalism， when 56 event happens， as a journalist， you pick up your notebook， close the doors in your media van （面包车）， and 57 （immediate） rush to the place of the scene.You talk to witnesses， conduct a few 58 （interview）， and check the surroundings.The cameraman follows you all the way like a second pair 59 eyes and ears.This has been done the same way for decades.
Now journalists across the world are embracing （欣然接受） VR as a new way to attract audiences. VR has the ability 60 （take） the viewer into the location itself， witness the event and see the place through their own eyes.
One of the most known news companies that have embraced VR 61 （be） the New York Times （NYT）. “The Displaced”， the first 360° VR documentary that 62 （release） by NYT in November 2015， gave viewers a close look to the lives of three children 63 represented more than 30 million refugee （难民） children across the world. With such a 64 （power） medium， this type of journalism is made to reach a larger market.As Sam Dolnick from NYT said， “NYT is always trying to innovate and discover new ways of 65 （tell） stories and uncovering the world.”
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英文报的记者李华，你校上周举办了首届“我是新闻评论员”大赛。请你写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
“I’m a News Commentator” Competition Was Held
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。
On the Saturday morning， I could see a patch of sun shiny as I said good morning to my brother， Willie， who was six while I was nine.No school， I thought， as I smiled and plotted our own delightful day.
“Good morning， sleepy head，” Mom smiled at me. “Get yourself dressed， Shawn.Run out and collect some firewood. I’ll fix you some hotcakes.”
I slipped into my overalls， grabbed the ax （斧子） and headed straight for the outhouse. There Dad sat freely with a bottle of beer in hand. On some Saturdays， he would find time to take us to catch some fish for supper.
I walked with my chin up as I thought about what a great day it was going to be. Willie and I were going to ride our bikes into town， and I was sure we’d find some empty bottles， maybe enough to buy some ice cream， my favourite while Willie had a preference for sweets. With the birds bouncing up and down in the tree， I thought it was going to be a great day.
Everything done， Mom’s hotcakes were waiting for me. Willie finished his breakfast in a flash.
“Mom， can we go now？” I asked， as I swallowed down the last forkful of hotcakes.
“Now， Shawn， be careful. Willie hasn’t gone out on the roads much， so you let him ride ahead of you.Keep a good eye on him. OK？”
“Be careful， Willie，” I screamed when we pedaled （骑自行车） toward the top of Andover. Andover was the hill we’d have to climb， the top of which was the perfect spot to find empty bottles. Stark’s General Store paid cash， two cents each， and we thought we were rich every time Mr Stark handed us our reward in real money.
Pedaling up the hill was a lot of work， but it was worth it.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Exhausted and sweaty， we reached the peak.
In front of us was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of.
单元质量检测（一） The mass media
第一部分
1～5 CBABC 6～10 BACAA
11～15 ACBCA 16～20 CBACB
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC News starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.I’m calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell someone else to do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if drills and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？ Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 a.m.， so they should pick us up between 8 and 9 a.m. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will get $200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be around $12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at $10，500 for the first year — a kind of training period. Then you would go to $15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
（Text 10）
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman， who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance， which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement was made. It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it. When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a false alarm and the crowd went away.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个青少年冒险训练营的相关信息。
21.D 细节理解题。根据Camp Dates部分中的Term 5 （L.I.T.Week）：16－21 July可知，L.I.T.week安排在7月16日至21日。
22.D 细节理解题。根据How does my camper become involved？部分中的The camper should express interest in the L.I.T.program ...receive a recommendation for the program from their counselor （辅导员）！可知，想要参加L.I.T.项目的训练营学员需要得到他们辅导员的推荐。
23.A 细节理解题。根据How to confirm availability & acceptance？部分中的From there， the parent of the camper must confirm the camper’s availability as soon as possible.There are limited spots which are on a first-come-first-served basis only.可知，训练营学员收到加入L.I.T.项目的正式邀请后，家长们要尽快确认他们的孩子能否参加。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自然历史摄影师基利·尤安在世界各地用镜头记录当地人的故事，探讨人类与自然独特而深刻的联系。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知，基利·尤安的作品阐明了人类与陆地和海洋的联系的重要性，从不同的文化视角探讨人类与自然世界的关系，因此他的作品关注人类与自然的联系。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，试图了解自己的祖先这一想法一直引领着基利·尤安深入理解土著人的观点，并最终引导他去讲故事。
26.A 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中的some of the world’s harshest environments和第三段中的Whether he’s camping on Arctic sea ice with polar bears， sharing a meal of piranhas with the Cofan ... in California可知，基利·尤安的摄影经历是惊险刺激的。
27.B 段落大意题。通读最后一段内容可知，基利·尤安对《国家地理》杂志的杰出贡献包括2018年他记录了伊努皮严克人有千年历史的捕鲸生计，以及捕鲸对于他们集体主义文化的重要意义，还包括他为《国家地理》2022年7月封面故事拍摄的照片，帮助更多人了解北美原住民的自治权。由此可知，最后一段在强调基利·尤安的作品的意义。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交对健康的重要性，并建议读者利用科技进行有意义的线下社交。
28.A 目的意图题。根据第一段最后一句可知，第一段是为了说明一些人只关注改善身体健康，而忽视了社交对一个人的整体健康也非常重要。
29.D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，健身追踪器上显示的数据不能反映一个人整体的健康状况。
30.C 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，2019年的研究发现过度使用社交媒体反而会让人觉得更孤独。
31.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，Dr Stuart Lustig建议人们利用科技建立和维持更有意义的社交。人们可能通过类似Meetups的平台参与线下活动，或者通过社交媒体找到自己想去的地方。由此可推知，Lustig建议人们通过社交媒体寻找更有意义的面对面社交活动。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。现代社会，越来越多的人感到孤单，越来越多的社交媒体也应运而生，然而，它们真能缓解人的孤独感吗？
32.C 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的We see the rise of social media happening around the same time as this loneliness epidemic.可知，随着越来越多的人感到孤单，越来越多的社交媒体应运而生。故画线部分意为“……的快速增长”。
33.D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的There’s got to be a lot of lonely people.So that’s why I created a Meetup group， to see if I could get people together.可知，Hindi是为了帮助孤单的人在现实生活中建立社交，从而创立了Meetup group。
34.C 推理判断题。根据第三段内容和第五段中的you’ll probably never meet them in real life：Not really social connection可知，Johnson提到那些受欢迎的社交媒体是为了表明他对它们的否定态度。
35.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Creating a healthy work-life balance for employees is very important — flexible work schedules可知，Bowers认为老板可以通过给员工提供灵活的上班时间以帮助他们应对孤独感。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何与寄宿家庭一起生活、充分利用寄宿家庭这一经历的一些建议。
36.C 根据上文可知，设空处承接上文继续阐述应该心存感激的原因；C项指出寄宿家庭愿意为了寄宿孩子而改变，符合语境；C项中的They指代上文中的host families。
37.D 根据下文可知，进入寄宿家庭是开始新生活，也会面临语言障碍，但是要克服挑战，适应新环境；D项符合本段主旨，能够概括本段内容。
38.E 根据上下文可知，一开始到寄宿家庭很难感到不拘束，但是只待在自己的房间很难有归属感，因此要参与寄宿家庭的日常活动；E项（那就是为什么花时间在公共区域是至关重要的）与上文构成因果关系，符合语境。
39.G 上文举例说明应该融入寄宿家庭的生活中；G项（他们不仅会感激，你也会觉得自己是他们世界的一部分）承接上文，阐述了融入寄宿家庭的家庭活动带来的益处，符合语境；G项中的feel like a part of their world与本段中feel like you belong表达意思一致。
40.B 根据上下文可知，交流非常重要，遇到不懂的或者不确定的应该去问；B项（如果你对某件事不确定，就去问）符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。儿时养鱼的经历让作者懂得了责任的意义。
41.C 根据上文的My family always had some sort of animal around， but none of them were truly mine.可知，直到七岁那年，“我”的父母才同意“我”养宠物。“我”终于有了自己的宠物鱼，“我”感到很兴奋。
42.B 参见上题解析。
43.D 参见第41题解析。
44.A 根据下文的Every Friday I would clean out his bowl.和I would have to feed my fish first可知，“我”承诺“我”将会照顾乔治。
45.C 根据下文的because I would have to feed my fish first可知，放学后，“我”会毫不犹豫地拒绝去别处的邀请，因为“我”要先回家喂鱼。
46.D 根据下文的that I had someone depending on me可知，乔治每天都在提醒“我”它需要“我”。
47.A 根据上文的because I would have to feed my fish first可知，一天放学回家后，“我”去“我”的房间给乔治喂食。
48.B 根据上文的I came home from school和下文的I saw my best friend George floating around lifeless.可知，“我”看到了可怕的一幕：乔治漂浮在水中，没有任何生命迹象。“我”扔下书包，冲向鱼缸。
49.A 参见上题解析。
50.B 根据上文的Mommy， George d ... d... died.可知，话音未落，“我”就止不住哭了起来。
51.A 根据语境可知，“我”突然意识到乔治并没有离开“我”。
52.D 根据语境可知，通过给乔治喂食和清理鱼缸，“我”懂得了责任的意义。这让“我”好受多了。对于七岁的“我”来说，这是个不小的成就。
53.B 参见上题解析。
54.D 参见第52题解析。
55.C 设空处连接的两个句子之间是转折关系，故选However。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了传统新闻报道方式以及“VR新闻”这种新模式。
56.an 考查冠词。设空处表泛指，修饰event，故填不定冠词an。
57.immediately 考查词形转换。设空处在句中作状语，修饰rush to，应用副词，故填immediately，表示“立即，即刻”。
58.interviews 考查名词复数。interview是可数名词，且其前有a few修饰，故填interviews。
59.of 考查固定搭配。pair后常接of，表示“一双，一对”。
60.to take 考查非谓语动词。the ability to do sth表示“做某事的能力”，故填to take。
61.is 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据语境可知，此处是对客观事实的描述，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是One of the most known news companies that have embraced VR，故填is。
62.was released 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据设空处后的in November 2015可知，设空处描述的是发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，又因the first 360° VR documentary与release之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，故填was released。
63.that/who 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词three children，且在从句中作主语，故填that/who。
64.powerful 考查词形转换。设空处作定语，修饰名词medium，应用形容词，故填powerful，表示“强有力的”。
65.telling 考查非谓语动词。设空处作介词of的宾语，应用动词-ing形式，故填telling。
第四部分
第一节
参考范文：
“I’m a News Commentator” Competition Was Held
Last week， our school hosted its first-ever “I’m a News Commentator” competition to promote news literacy among students and sharpen their critical thinking skills.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participants offering insightful commentaries on news topics of their choosing， with many using multimedia tools to brighten up their presentations.Judges and audiences were impressed by the participants’ well-reasoned and engaging comments.
It’s no exaggeration to say that this competition has inspired our schoolmates to stay informed about current events and encouraged many to consider potential careers in journalism.We look forward to similar meaningful activities in the future.
第二节
参考范文：
Exhausted and sweaty， we reached the peak.It was so peaceful there with nobody seen.I stared at the sky， dreaming about the ice cream at Stark’s General Store.After a while， we got down to collecting empty bottles.Willie grabbed as many of the cans as his arms could hug at one time.We even piled them up like a tower.Having gathered enough bottles， we were off without delay and arrived at Stark’s， where Mr Stark gave us enough cash to buy what we had longed for.Holding the pennies in hand firmly， we marched straight inside to pick out our favourites.
In front of us was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of.Fascinated by varieties of items， I still chose my favourite ice cream.“Hi， Shawn！I’ve done！” Willie came with his hands full of sweets.Clearly， he definitely couldn’t resist the charm of sweets.Stepping outside the store， Willie and I sat on the doorstep， eating what we had just got.Our eyes lit up with the birds around singing sweet and melodious songs for us.Without doubt， that day， through our joint efforts， we were rewarded with not only physical items but also happiness and memories.
9 / 9(共104张PPT)
单元质量检测（一）
The mass media
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间
来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman doing？
A. Making a suggestion.
B. Making a decision.
C. Asking for directions.
2. What time does the BBC News end？
A. At 6：30. B. At 7：00. C. At 7：30.
3. Who is probably the man？
A. Tom’s boss.
B. Tom’s doctor.
C. The woman’s doctor.
4. What will the man do next Monday morning？
A. See his manager off at the airport.
B. Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C. Go to New York with his manager.
5. What does the woman suggest？
A. Buying a house.
B. Selling a house.
C. Renting a house.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation take place？
A. In the library.
B. In the classroom.
C. In the teacher’s office.
7. What will be left on the board？
A. The new words.
B. The new drills.
C. The drills and examples.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who are the two speakers？
A. A couple.
B. Old friends.
C. New neighbours.
9. What is the man doing？
A. Returning something.
B. Settling a business.
C. Lending a ladder to someone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How will the speakers go to New York？
A. By air. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
11. Why are the speakers making the trip？
A. On business. B. For shopping. C. To school.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A. Driver and passenger.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Fellow workers.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place？
A. In a restaurant.
B. In an office.
C. In a factory.
14. What does John do now？
A. He’s a trainer.
B. He’s a tour guide.
C. He’s a college student.
15. How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A. $10，500. B. $12，000. C. $15，000.
16. How many people will the woman hire？
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A. Waiting on tables.
B. Having dinner.
C. Selling food.
18. What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A. Everyone must get out of the building.
B. Everyone had to stay where they were.
C. There was no more food and vegetables.
19. Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A. To let others get out first.
B. To help an elderly woman.
C. To get her purse back.
20. What did the police find out？
A. There was a bomb.
B. There was no danger.
C. There was an alarm clock.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC News starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.I’m calling to
see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell someone else to
do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work
tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone
equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big
house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you
clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if drills
and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.Thanks for lending
it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the
new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip
with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International
Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？
Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us
there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 a.m.， so they should pick us up between 8 and
9 a.m. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will get
$200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is
Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be around
$12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at $10，500 for the first year — a kind of
training period. Then you would go to $15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to
get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be
hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck
and thanks for coming today.
（Text 10）
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at
the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the
manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place
was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was
determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman，
who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance，
which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had
left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement
was made.
It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it.
When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived
and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a
false alarm and the crowd went away.
第二部分 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
Teen Adventure Camp （Ages 13－15）
Between exploring the lake in boats， hiking to the waterfalls， and
camping in remote natural environments， you’ll have a hard time picking
a favourite！
Camp Dates：
Term 1： 11－16 June
Term 2： 18－23 June
Term 3： 25－30 June
Term 4： 9－14 July
Term 5 （L. I. T. Week）： 16－21 July
Pricing Options：
Full Price：$485/week
Early Bird Discount （Until 17 April）：$455/week
L. I. T. Week：$0
Leaders In Training （L. I. T. Program）（Ages 14－15）
Our L. I. T. program is a part of our Teen Adventure Camp program
and a transitional （过渡的） program for campers to become staff
members.It is a program that is highly selective and competitive.This
program allows campers ages 14 and 15 to see what being a part of the
Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp family is like.
How does my camper become involved？
The camper must attend a previous week of Teen Adventure Camp within
the same summer.
Have to be 14 or 15 years old during their week of camp to qualify.
The camper should express interest in the L. I. T. program during their
Teen Adventure Week and receive a recommendation for the program from
their counselor （辅导员）！
Good performance during Teen Adventure Week.
How to confirm availability & acceptance？
At the end of the camper’s Teen Adventure Camp session， the
campers who are accepted into the program will receive an official
invitation based on their counselor’s opinion.From there， the parent of the
camper must confirm the camper’s availability as soon as possible.There
are limited spots which are on a first-come-first-served basis only.Parents
can confirm in person at Check Out， by phone （419-938-3715），or by
email （info@phoc.org）.We will make sure to add L. I. T. week to the
camper’s online registration （注册）.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个青少年冒险训练营
的相关信息。
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个青少年冒险训练营
的相关信息。
21. When will L. I. T. week take place？
A. During 11－16 June.
B. During 25－30 June.
C. During 9－14 July.
D. During 16－21 July.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Camp Dates部分中的Term 5 （L. I. T.
Week）：16－21 July可知，L. I. T. week安排在7月16日至21日。
22. What is required of the campers to get involved in the L. I. T.
program？
A. Paying for their camp before 17 April.
B. Joining in more than two weeks of camp.
C. Being 13 years old during their week of camp.
D. Getting a recommendation from their camp counselor.
解析： 细节理解题。根据How does my camper become
involved？部分中的The camper should express interest in the L. I. T.
program ...receive a recommendation for the program from their
counselor （辅导员）！可知，想要参加L. I. T. 项目的训练营学员
需要得到他们辅导员的推荐。
23. What is suggested to the parents of potential participants of the L. I. T.
program？
A. Confirming their children’s availability soon.
B. Keeping in close touch with their children’s counselors.
C. Printing official invitations to their children in person.
D. Adding L. I. T. week to their children’s online registration.
解析： 细节理解题。根据How to confirm availability &
acceptance？部分中的From there， the parent of the camper must
confirm the camper’s availability as soon as possible.There are limited
spots which are on a first-come-first-served basis only.可知，训练营学
员收到加入L. I. T. 项目的正式邀请后，家长们要尽快确认他们的
孩子能否参加。
B
Kiliii Yüyan is an award-winning photographer whose work has taken
us to some of the world’s harshest environments， stressed native
perspectives， and clarified the importance of human connection to the
land and sea.To recognize this incredible collection of work， Kiliii Yüyan
received the National Geographic Society’s 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award for
Outstanding Storytelling.
Yüyan’s work explores the human relationship to the natural world
from different cultural perspectives.He said：“Trying to understand my
ancestry （祖先） led me to a lifelong dive into indigenous perspectives
and ultimately guided me into storytelling.”
Whether he’s camping on Arctic sea ice with polar bears， sharing a
meal of piranhas with the Cofan in the Amazon rainforest， or
participating in cultural burns with the Yurok community in California，
one thing is sure：Yüyan demonstrates what it takes to create a truly
realistic storytelling experience.
“We are thrilled to announce Kiliii as the recipient of the 2023 Eliza
Scidmore Award for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to
storytelling，”said Jill Tiefenthaler， CEO of the National Geographic
Society.“Kiliii’s dedication to revealing the important stories of the Arctic
and indigenous communities epitomizes （成为……的典范） the power
of storytelling by bringing new perspectives about humanity’s relationship
with nature to audiences around the world.”
His outstanding contributions to National Geographic magazine
include his 2018 documentation of the millennia-old Inupiaq subsistence
（生计） — whale hunt and its key importance to their collectivist （集体
主义的） culture， and his photographs for the July 2022 cover story that
helped more people understand the self-government of Native nations
across North America.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自然历史摄影师基利·尤
安在世界各地用镜头记录当地人的故事，探讨人类与自然独特而深
刻的联系。
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自然历史摄影师基利·尤
安在世界各地用镜头记录当地人的故事，探讨人类与自然独特而深
刻的联系。
24. What does Yüyan’s work mainly focus on？
A. Our natural environment.
B. His contributions to charity.
C. Man’s connection to nature.
D. Culture of Indigenous people.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和第二段第一句可知，
基利·尤安的作品阐明了人类与陆地和海洋的联系的重要性，从不
同的文化视角探讨人类与自然世界的关系，因此他的作品关注人
类与自然的联系。
25. What inspired Yüyan’s work？
A. His exploration in storytelling.
B. His respect for natural world.
C. The love for Indigenous cultures.
D. The curiosity about his ancestors.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，试图了解自己
的祖先这一想法一直引领着基利·尤安深入理解土著人的观点，并
最终引导他去讲故事。
26. Which of the following can best describe Yüyan’s photograph
experience？
A. Adventurous. B. Expensive.
C. Boring. D. Unforgettable.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中的some of the world’s
harshest environments和第三段中的Whether he’s camping on Arctic
sea ice with polar bears， sharing a meal of piranhas with the Cofan ...
in California可知，基利·尤安的摄影经历是惊险刺激的。
27. What is the last paragraph mainly about？
A. Cultures in North American countries.
B. The significance of Yüyan’s works.
C. Yüyan’s work from 2018 to 2022.
D. Yüyan’s whale hunt experience.
解析： 段落大意题。通读最后一段内容可知，基利·尤安对
《国家地理》杂志的杰出贡献包括2018年他记录了伊努皮严克人
有千年历史的捕鲸生计，以及捕鲸对于他们集体主义文化的重要
意义，还包括他为《国家地理》2022年7月封面故事拍摄的照片，
帮助更多人了解北美原住民的自治权。由此可知，最后一段在强
调基利·尤安的作品的意义。
C
When someone sets out to improve their health， they usually take a
familiar path： starting a healthy diet， adopting a new workout plan，
getting better sleep， or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is
important， of course， but they all focus on physical health — and a
growing body of research suggests that social health is just as， if not
more， important to overall well-being.
A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle — as
measured by cellphone activity — was a better predictor of self-reported
stress， happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on
physical activity， heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the
“quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell
the whole story， says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.
“There’s a qualified self， which is who I am， what my
activities， my social network， my lifestyle， and my enjoyment are. All
of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements，”
Chawla says.“And they are strong determinants of my well-being.”
A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of
loneliness and found that social media， when used so much that it
occupied face-to-face quality time， was tied to greater loneliness. Gender
and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect， but loneliness tended to
decrease with age， perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective
afforded by years of life lived， says Dr Stuart Lustig， one of the report’s
authors.
Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out
meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social
sphere （范围）.It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups， which
regularly organize offline gatherings， providing members， with
opportunities to interact， share， and participate in various activities in
real life.Or through social media， you can find places to go where you’ll
find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly
important for young people， he says， for whom heavy social media use
is common.
Finally， Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a
large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers， or
even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers， can make your social
life feel more rewarding.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交对健康的重要性，
并建议读者利用科技进行有意义的线下社交。
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交对健康的重要性，
并建议读者利用科技进行有意义的线下社交。
28. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1？
A. To show social health is ignored by some people.
B. To show social people like to do workouts with others.
C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health.
D. To prove more and more people have benefitted from physical exercise.
解析： 目的意图题。根据第一段最后一句可知，第一段是为了
说明一些人只关注改善身体健康，而忽视了社交对一个人的整体
健康也非常重要。
29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to Paragraph 2？
A. They are out of date.
B. They are not scientific.
C. They can help realize the “qualified self”.
D. They cannot reflect one’s overall health.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，健身追踪器上
显示的数据不能反映一个人整体的健康状况。
30. What did the 2019 study find？
A. Females felt happy more easily than males.
B. Old people felt lonelier than young people.
C. The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness.
D. Income had a great influence on people’s well-being.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，2019年的研究发
现过度使用社交媒体反而会让人觉得更孤独。
31. What advice does Dr Stuart Lustig give？
A. Avoiding talking to strangers.
B. Using social media as little as possible.
C. Using technology for meaningful face-to-face interactions.
D. Spending more time with like-minded young people.
解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，Dr Stuart
Lustig建议人们利用科技建立和维持更有意义的社交。人们可能通
过类似Meetups的平台参与线下活动，或者通过社交媒体找到自己
想去的地方。由此可推知，Lustig建议人们通过社交媒体寻找更有
意义的面对面社交活动。
D
There is a decades-long rise in Americans feeling socially isolated.
That may seem strange， in light of all the ways we now have to connect
electronically， from email and Facebook to Instagram and TikTok.
“Loneliness is strongly related to people’s health problems，” said
psychologist Matt Johnson. And he pointed out： increasing loneliness also
has a connection with the proliferation of social media platforms
worldwide. “When this social need for interpersonal connections isn’t met
in your organic social environment， the market converges upon （趋同
于） this，” said Johnson. “We see the rise of social media happening
around the same time as this loneliness epidemic.”
Johnson said that social media platforms can sometimes mitigate （缓
解） loneliness — if you’re actually getting in touch with others through
them.
That’s the kind of social network that Deena Hindi has been trying to
build for her 84-year-old mother.Hindi’s father passed away several years
ago.Her mother was left living alone next door to Hindi， with few
friends.Hindi figured：“There’s got to be a lot of lonely people. So that’s
why I created a Meetup group， to see if I could get people together.”A
group of older women found Hindi’s Meetup group online.They now go
out regularly in person.
However， Johnson said，“More and more people， especially
younger people， are engaging in the more follower-type of social
media， where you’re engaging with people with massive followings，
and you’re looking at their TikTok videos， their tweets， and their
Instagram content.You don’t know them personally； you’ll probably
never meet them in real life：Not really social connection.”
There are ways that employers can help fight the loneliness
epidemic， according to Anne Bowers， who researches the workplace，
mental health， and productivity.
“Workers who have a good work-life balance， social
companionship， and satisfying communications at work are 53％ less
likely to be lonely than other employees who don’t.Creating a healthy
work-life balance for employees is very important — flexible work
schedules， for example， can create better balance，” he said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。现代社会，越来越多的人感到孤
单，越来越多的社交媒体也应运而生，然而，它们真能缓解人的孤
独感吗？
本文是一篇说明文。现代社会，越来越多的人感到孤
单，越来越多的社交媒体也应运而生，然而，它们真能缓解人的孤
独感吗？
32. Which of the following can replace the underlined words “the
proliferation of” in Paragraph 2？
A. The wide range in.
B. The effective use of.
C. The rapid increase in.
D. The growing importance of.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的We see the rise of social
media happening around the same time as this loneliness epidemic.可
知，随着越来越多的人感到孤单，越来越多的社交媒体应运而
生。故画线部分意为“……的快速增长”。
33. Why did Hindi create the Meetup group？
A. To make online friends.
B. To learn about lonely people’s lives.
C. To provide intelligent companionship for her mother.
D. To establish real-life social connections for lonely people.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的There’s got to be a lot of
lonely people.So that’s why I created a Meetup group， to see if I
could get people together.可知，Hindi是为了帮助孤单的人在现实生
活中建立社交，从而创立了Meetup group。
34. Why did Johnson mention some popular social media platforms in
Paragraph 5？
A. To show how younger people behave in real life.
B. To recommend some ways to deal with loneliness.
C. To express his disapproval of spending time on social media platforms.
D. To suggest that the loneliness epidemic leads to the brith of commercial
services.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段内容和第五段中的you’ll
probably never meet them in real life：Not really social connection可
知，Johnson提到那些受欢迎的社交媒体是为了表明他对它们的否
定态度。
35. How can employers help fight the loneliness epidemic according to
Bowers？
A. By reducing tasks.
B. By shortening working hours.
C. By allowing flexible work schedules.
D. By promoting the use of social media platforms.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Creating a healthy work-
life balance for employees is very important — flexible work schedules
可知，Bowers认为老板可以通过给员工提供灵活的上班时间以帮
助他们应对孤独感。
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。
Living and studying abroad can be a rewarding and enriching
experience. And living with a host family is one of the best ways to
immerse yourself in its culture. However， living with a foreign family can
be difficult and adjusting to it can take some effort. Here are some tips on
making the most of your host family experience.
Be thankful. You have to understand that host families are doing it
because they want to give a kid the opportunity to live abroad. 36 .
Showing them gratitude will take you a long way.
37 . Feeling uncomfortable with host families at first is a
completely normal feeling！ Keep in mind you’ve just got out of your
comfort zone to start a new life. The language barrier can also be a struggle
at first. Remember that you will adapt but it will take some time.
Feeling at home can be difficult at the beginning. 38 . If you
spend all your time in your room， it’s going to be hard to feel like you
belong. Getting involved in everyday activities with your host family will
help you create a family bond. For example， some families like having
dinner together on weekends. Fit in. 39 .
Lastly， communication is key. 40 . It’s normal to know few
customs and habits at first， so instead of doing things blindly， just ask.
Whatever confuse you， just ask， and keep learning them when you are
on your own！
A. Understand that love is important
B. If you are unsure about something， ask
C. They are willing to change for your own good
D. Challenge yourself to try something new continually
E. That’s why spending time in common areas is crucial
F. That’s why you benefit from everyday activities with your host family
G. Not only will they appreciate it but you will also feel like a part of their
world
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何与寄宿家庭一
起生活、充分利用寄宿家庭这一经历的一些建议。
36. C 根据上文可知，设空处承接上文继续阐述应该心存感激的原
因；C项指出寄宿家庭愿意为了寄宿孩子而改变，符合语境；C项中的
They指代上文中的host families。
37. D 根据下文可知，进入寄宿家庭是开始新生活，也会面临语言障
碍，但是要克服挑战，适应新环境；D项符合本段主旨，能够概括本
段内容。
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何与寄宿家庭一
起生活、充分利用寄宿家庭这一经历的一些建议。
38. E 根据上下文可知，一开始到寄宿家庭很难感到不拘束，但是只
待在自己的房间很难有归属感，因此要参与寄宿家庭的日常活动；E
项（那就是为什么花时间在公共区域是至关重要的）与上文构成因果
关系，符合语境。
39. G 上文举例说明应该融入寄宿家庭的生活中；G项（他们不仅会
感激，你也会觉得自己是他们世界的一部分）承接上文，阐述了融入
寄宿家庭的家庭活动带来的益处，符合语境；G项中的feel like a part
of their world与本段中feel like you belong表达意思一致。
40. B 根据上下文可知，交流非常重要，遇到不懂的或者不确定的应
该去问；B项（如果你对某件事不确定，就去问）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。
My family always had some sort of animal around， but none of them
were truly mine. My parents didn’t permit me to 41 my own until I
was seven years old.Finally， I was 42 to have my own 43 ， a
fish called George.I said it was my responsibility to 44 it.
Every Friday I would clean out his bowl.I found myself 45
invitations to go somewhere immediately after school， because I would
have to feed my fish first. Every day he would remind me that I
was 46 and that I had someone depending on me.
One day， I came home from school and headed to my room
to 47 George.I found a 48 thing had happened. I 49 my bag
and ran over to the bowl.I saw my best friend George floating around
lifeless.
My mom walked into my room.I turned around as tears started to well
in my eyes. “Mommy， George d ... d ... died.” With that 50 word I
started crying uncontrollably.My mom came to my side as I hid my face in
my pillows.
Suddenly， I realized that George hadn’t just 51 me.He had
taught me what 52 meant.I learned it through feeding him and
cleaning his bowl.This made me feel 53 .To my seven-year-old self，
this was a great 54 .Slowly， a smile crossed my face.George was
gone. 55 ， the lessons he taught me would forever be carved （雕
刻） into my memory.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。儿时养鱼的经历让作者懂得了责任
的意义。
本文是一篇记叙文。儿时养鱼的经历让作者懂得了责任
的意义。
41. A. draw B. imagine C. have D. share
解析： 根据上文的My family always had some sort of animal
around， but none of them were truly mine.可知，直到七岁那年，
“我”的父母才同意“我”养宠物。“我”终于有了自己的宠物
鱼，“我”感到很兴奋。
42. A. doubtful B. excited
C. surprised D. afraid
解析： 参见上题解析。
43. A. toy B. mind C. time D. pet
解析： 参见第41题解析。
44. A. take care of B. make use of
C. get hold of D. look forward to
解析： 根据下文的Every Friday I would clean out his bowl.
和I would have to feed my fish first可知，“我”承诺“我”将
会照顾乔治。
45. A. reading out B. putting away
C. turning down D. showing off
解析： 根据下文的because I would have to feed my fish first可
知，放学后，“我”会毫不犹豫地拒绝去别处的邀请，因为
“我”要先回家喂鱼。
46. A. replaced B. recognized
C. affected D. needed
解析： 根据下文的that I had someone depending on me可知，乔
治每天都在提醒“我”它需要“我”。
47. A. feed B. save C. impress D. find
解析： 根据上文的because I would have to feed my fish first可
知，一天放学回家后，“我”去“我”的房间给乔治喂食。
48. A. basic B. terrible C. funny D. familiar
解析： 根据上文的I came home from school和下文的I saw my
best friend George floating around lifeless.可知，“我”看到了可怕
的一幕：乔治漂浮在水中，没有任何生命迹象。“我”扔下书
包，冲向鱼缸。
49. A. dropped B. emptied
C. hid D. checked
解析： 参见上题解析。
50. A. common B. last C. extra D. new
解析： 根据上文的Mommy， George d ... d... died.可知，话音未
落，“我”就止不住哭了起来。
51. A. left B. reminded
C. defeated D. chosen
解析： 根据语境可知，“我”突然意识到乔治并没有离开
“我”。
52. A. preference B. independence
C. difficulty D. responsibility
解析： 根据语境可知，通过给乔治喂食和清理鱼缸，“我”懂
得了责任的意义。这让“我”好受多了。对于七岁的“我”来
说，这是个不小的成就。
53. A. safe B. good C. sorry D. tired
解析： 参见上题解析。
54. A. agreement B. treatment
C. disappointment D. achievement
解析： 参见第52题解析。
55. A. Otherwise B. Besides
C. However D. Therefore
解析： 设空处连接的两个句子之间是转折关系，故选
However。
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。
Journalism hasn’t changed much throughout the years — all until
virtual reality （VR，虚拟现实） stepped into the game. In traditional
journalism， when 56 event happens， as a journalist， you pick up
your notebook， close the doors in your media van （面包车），
and 57 （immediate） rush to the place of the scene.You talk to
witnesses， conduct a few 58 （interview）， and check the
surroundings.The cameraman follows you all the way like a second
pair 59 eyes and ears.This has been done the same way for decades.
Now journalists across the world are embracing （欣然接受） VR as
a new way to attract audiences. VR has the ability 60 （take） the
viewer into the location itself， witness the event and see the place through
their own eyes.
One of the most known news companies that have embraced
VR 61 （be） the New York Times （NYT）. “The Displaced”，
the first 360° VR documentary that 62 （release） by NYT in
November 2015， gave viewers a close look to the lives of three
children 63 represented more than 30 million refugee （难民）
children across the world. With such a 64 （power） medium， this
type of journalism is made to reach a larger market.As Sam Dolnick from
NYT said， “NYT is always trying to innovate and discover new ways
of 65 （tell） stories and uncovering the world.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了传统新闻报道方式
以及“VR新闻”这种新模式。
56. an 考查冠词。设空处表泛指，修饰event，故填不定冠词an。
57. immediately 考查词形转换。设空处在句中作状语，修饰rush to，
应用副词，故填immediately，表示“立即，即刻”。
58. interviews 考查名词复数。interview是可数名词，且其前有a few
修饰，故填interviews。
59. of 考查固定搭配。pair后常接of，表示“一双，一对”。
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了传统新闻报道方式
以及“VR新闻”这种新模式。
60. to take 考查非谓语动词。the ability to do sth表示“做某事的能
力”，故填to take。
61. is 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据语境可知，此处是对客观事
实的描述，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是One of the most known
news companies that have embraced VR，故填is。
62. was released 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据设空处后
的in November 2015可知，设空处描述的是发生在过去的事情，应用
一般过去时，又因the first 360° VR documentary与release之间为被动关
系，应用被动语态，故填was released。
63. that/who 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行
词three children，且在从句中作主语，故填that/who。
64. powerful 考查词形转换。设空处作定语，修饰名词medium，应用
形容词，故填powerful，表示“强有力的”。
65. telling 考查非谓语动词。设空处作介词of的宾语，应用动词-ing
形式，故填telling。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校英文报的记者李华，你校上周举办了首届“我是新闻
评论员”大赛。请你写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
“I’m a News Commentator” Competition Was Held
参考范文：
“I’m a News Commentator” Competition Was Held
Last week， our school hosted its first-ever “I’m a News
Commentator” competition to promote news literacy among students and
sharpen their critical thinking skills.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participants offering insightful
commentaries on news topics of their choosing， with many using
multimedia tools to brighten up their presentations.Judges and audiences
were impressed by the participants’ well-reasoned and engaging comments.
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It’s no exaggeration to say that this competition has inspired our
schoolmates to stay informed about current events and encouraged many to
consider potential careers in journalism.We look forward to similar
meaningful activities in the future.
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。
On the Saturday morning， I could see a patch of sun shiny as I said
good morning to my brother， Willie， who was six while I was nine.No
school， I thought， as I smiled and plotted our own delightful day.
“Good morning， sleepy head，” Mom smiled at me. “Get
yourself dressed， Shawn.Run out and collect some firewood. I’ll fix you
some hotcakes.”
I slipped into my overalls， grabbed the ax （斧子） and headed
straight for the outhouse. There Dad sat freely with a bottle of beer in hand.
On some Saturdays， he would find time to take us to catch some fish for
supper.
I walked with my chin up as I thought about what a great day it was
going to be. Willie and I were going to ride our bikes into town， and I was
sure we’d find some empty bottles， maybe enough to buy some ice
cream， my favourite while Willie had a preference for sweets. With the
birds bouncing up and down in the tree， I thought it was going to be a
great day.
Everything done， Mom’s hotcakes were waiting for me. Willie
finished his breakfast in a flash.
“Mom， can we go now？” I asked， as I swallowed down the last
forkful of hotcakes.
“Now， Shawn， be careful. Willie hasn’t gone out on the roads
much， so you let him ride ahead of you.Keep a good eye on him. OK？”
“Be careful， Willie，” I screamed when we pedaled （骑自行
车） toward the top of Andover. Andover was the hill we’d have to
climb， the top of which was the perfect spot to find empty bottles. Stark’s
General Store paid cash， two cents each， and we thought we were rich
every time Mr Stark handed us our reward in real money.
Pedaling up the hill was a lot of work， but it was worth it.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Exhausted and sweaty， we reached the peak.
In front of us was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of.
参考范文：
Exhausted and sweaty， we reached the peak.It was so peaceful there
with nobody seen.I stared at the sky， dreaming about the ice cream at
Stark’s General Store.After a while， we got down to collecting empty
bottles.Willie grabbed as many of the cans as his arms could hug at one
time.We even piled them up like a tower.Having gathered enough bottles，
we were off without delay and arrived at Stark’s， where Mr Stark gave us
enough cash to buy what we had longed for.Holding the pennies in hand
firmly， we marched straight inside to pick out our favourites.
In front of us was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed
of.Fascinated by varieties of items， I still chose my favourite ice
cream.“Hi， Shawn！I’ve done！” Willie came with his hands full of
sweets.Clearly， he definitely couldn’t resist the charm of sweets.Stepping
outside the store， Willie and I sat on the doorstep， eating what we had
just got.Our eyes lit up with the birds around singing sweet and melodious
songs for us.Without doubt， that day， through our joint efforts， we
were rewarded with not only physical items but also happiness and
memories.
谢谢观看！
