Unit 1 People of Achievement
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 man going to do
A．To go out with an umbrella.
B．To find his umbrella.
C．To stay inside.
2．What is the price of the day flight
A．$360. B．$400. C．$320.
3．How will the speakers probably get to the railway station
A．By taxi. B．By car. C．By subway.
4．What can we learn from the conversation
A．Mr Jones is busy now.
B．Mr Smith has taken over Mr Jones’s work.
C．The man mistook Mr Smith for Mr Jones.
5．Why does the man make the phone call
A．Because his plane was late.
B．Because his office was locked.
C．Because his luggage was lost.
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 probably talking about
A．A history exam.
B．A geography exam.
C．An art exam.
7．Why is the woman thankful to the man
A．He encourages her.
B．He gives her advice.
C．He reduces her study stress.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What happened to Jim
A．His computer broke down.
B．He forgot to have dinner.
C．His phone was left behind.
9．Why did Jim call Rebecca last night
A．To invite her to eat out.
B．To cook dinner with her.
C．To ask her for help.
10．What will Jim do next
A．Contact Jane. B．Play games. C．Return home.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why does the man make the phone call
A．To arrange an outing.
B．To put off a meeting.
C．To get some information.
12．Where is the man’s office
A．In the main building.
B．In Building 4.
C．In Building 3.
13．What does the man expect James Green to do before 1：30
A．Call back. B．Go to his office. C．Chair a meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What does the man think of the cats
A．They’re cute.
B．They’re clever.
C．They’re troublesome.
15．What did the man find in his backyard today
A．Litter. B．A mouse. C．Fruits.
16．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Grow some fruits in his garden.
B．Use fruits to scare away cats.
C．Talk to his neighbor.
17．What will the man probably do next
A．Read an article.
B．Get his neighbor a gift.
C．Buy some oranges and lemons.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What was the temperature by mid-afternoon in southeast England
A．26℃. B．23℃. C．17℃.
19．What will the weather be like in Scotland for much of the weekend
A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Cloudy.
20．What is the speaker doing
A．Doing a survey.
B．Giving a speech.
C．Hosting a program.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four of the late bloomers(大器晚成者) who made great achievements later in life.
Judi Dench
Although Judi Dench has been a standout in her work for theatre and TV during her entire working career，she only became a household name in her 60s.Judi received seven Oscar nominations(提名) when she was over 60.She won Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1999 for Shakespeare in Love.
Grandma Moses
Anna Mary Robertson Moses，better known as Grandma Moses，started painting in her 70s.She decided to give painting a go when she could no longer hold an embroidery needle(刺绣针) due to her illness.Her works were spotted by an art collector，who bought all her paintings and displayed them at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
James Parkinson
At the age of 62，James Parkinson identified Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病)．His An Essay on the Shaking Palsy led to our general understanding of Parkinson’s today.Although others had previously written about shaking palsy，Parkinson’s descriptions were so in-depth that he inspired other medical scientists to study the disease.
Kathryn Joosten
Kathryn was a nurse and mum，but after her marriage failed she made up her mind to pursue her dream of being an actress.Close to the age of 60，she threw herself into the industry and achieved success.Since then she has appeared on TV shows like Desperate Housewives.She has also won two Emmy Awards.
21．Who is the oldest when he/she achieved success
A．Kathryn Joosten. B．James Parkinson.
C．Grandma Moses. D．Judi Dench.
22．What do we know about Kathryn Joosten
A．She became an actress after retiring.
B．She was a well-known nurse at the age of 60.
C．She gave up her dream for her broken marriage.
D．She decided to act after her failed marriage.
23．What can we conclude from the stories of the four persons
A．Old people are more likely to succeed.
B．One is never too old to learn.
C．Chances favour only the prepared mind.
D．Age is no barrier to success.
B
“The value of people cannot be defined，” this is the philosophy by which Magda Gobran，better known in Egypt as “Mama Maggie”，lives.She devoted over three decades of her life to serving the less fortunate.Her work empowered over 33,000 children in Cairo to achieve their potential and successfully leave Cairo’s slums(贫民窟)．
Her story begins with what was meant to be a quick visit to the slums in Cairo.She knew right away she would devote the rest of her life to helping those in need，especially children.The scenes of poverty in the slums forever changed her life.Mama Maggie soon abandoned the comforts of her previous life and quit her job as an American University professor to lend a helping hand to those who needed her most.
She began sharing meals，gifts and basic necessities to less fortunate families in the slums.Her warmth and sincerity gave residents a sense of hope and dignity.In 1985，Mama Maggie founded the Stephen’s Children Foundation，with the mission to empower children and young people to lead their own development and lift them out of poverty.The foundation provides education and training to thousands of children living in poverty.Over the last few years，the foundation has extended its social and educational initiatives to thousands of families and children in other poor neighborhoods.
To date，Mama Maggie has established 92 educational centres nationwide to teach over 18,000 children and carried out healthcare campaigns that provide treatment to over 40,000 patients annually.She conducts visits to more than 13,000 children to provide training services.Her foundation’s three training centres for mothers and children empower families to earn their own income.Her foundation has benefited over 33,000 children，with the help of about 2,000 volunteers，and it is still growing today.
Mama Maggie，a Nobel Prize nominee(被提名人)，never sought fame or reward for her work.She desires to be remembered as a hope maker who made a difference in the lives of every person that crossed her path.
24．What inspired Mama Maggie’s devotion to the less fortunate
A．Her visit to the slums.
B．The quitting of her previous work.
C．The saying of a philosopher.
D．The potential of the less fortunate.
25．What was the foundation mainly intended to do
A．Offer the poor basic necessities.
B．Improve the local healthcare.
C．Promote the local education.
D．Bring the poor hopeful prospects.
26．Why are the figures listed in paragraph 4
A．To imply the celebrity of Mama Maggie.
B．To demonstrate the rise of the foundation.
C．To stress the contribution of Mama Maggie.
D．To illustrate the popularity of the foundation.
27．Which words can best describe Mama Maggie
A．Considerate and optimistic. B．Caring and devoted.
C．Responsible and humorous. D．Tolerant and helpful.
C
Humans spend about one third of their lives sleeping.But some mammals(哺乳动物)，like the northern elephant seal，survive with much less sleep.
Researchers in a new study described the unusual sleep pattern of these ocean animals.They found that when these mammals go to feed on trips that can last seven months，they sleep just two hours each day.Those two hours of sleep are made up of short moments of rest lasting only 10 minutes each as they dive deep to avoid predators(捕食者)．The only other mammals known to get so little sleep are African elephants.
The researchers placed a head covering with sensors(传感器) on the heads of the seals that they studied.The sensors recorded sleep signals created by the seals’ brains and heart rate.The sensors also recorded the animals’ location and depth beneath the sea.Female seals go out on longer open-ocean trips while males only feed in coastal waters.Because of this，the researchers only studied female seals.
During dives lasting about 30 minutes，the seals went into a deep sleep called slow-wave sleep while keeping a controlled downward movement.When they then experienced rapid-eye-movement(REM) sleep，the seals fell into a turning pattern.Then，at the deepest point of their sleeping dive—up to 377 meters deep—they woke up and swam back to the surface.
Terrie Williams is a scientist at the University of California at Santa Cruz who helped write the study.She said，“It is remarkable that a wild animal will fall into deep，paralytic REM sleep when there are predators on the hunt.” She added that the seals solve this problem by going into deep sleep in the deep parts of the oceans where predators usually do not hunt them.
Williams said the brain’s ability to control awakening the sleeping seals at a depth before they drown is also a discovery about how mammalian brains work.She commented on this，saying that it shows the survival control of the seals’ brains.
28．Why did researchers only study female elephant seals
A．They like living in groups more than males.
B．They are friendlier to humans.
C．They are more convenient to follow.
D．They go to feed on longer trips.
29．What were the elephant seals doing when they were in deep sleep
A．Falling into deeper sea. B．Swimming fast in the sea.
C．Moving back to the surface. D．Breathing deeply and slowly.
30．What’s the advantage of elephant seals’ sleep in the deep parts of the oceans
A．They hunt for more food. B．They avoid being hunted.
C．They get completely relaxed. D．They control their sleep pattern.
31．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Different Animals Need Different Sleep
B．Short Sleep Helps Elephant Seals Move Deeper into Sea
C．Female Elephant Seals Sleep Only Two Hours a Day
D．Male and Female Elephant Seals Feed in Different Areas
D
Scientists have created a skin patch that can communicate touch virtually.The soft wireless device sticks to the skin and produces vibrations.Its creators hope it could one day be used to help people bring touch online，in phone calls and games.
The patch links up to devices like smartphones，enabling users to send sensations to the wearer.By making use of near-field communication，seen in electronic payment in smartphones，its designers were able to make the piece of tech wireless and battery-free.A set of 32 actuators help to copy the sensation of touch on the wearer’s skin，while a Link allows users to adjust the frequency and amplitude of each actuator.
“We specially made the designs to increase the sensory perception of the vibratory force passed to the skin，” explained John A．Rogers，professor of Materials Science and engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University.
Rogers，who is also professor of Neurological Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine，said in a statement that people have tried to make similar technology，but they involved problems like wires or batteries.
“We feel that it’s a good starting point that will go up naturally to full-body systems and hundreds or thousands of separate，programmable actuators，” he said.“We are expanding the boundaries and capabilities of virtual reality.”
Rogers said the equipment “could be very powerful for social interactions，clinical medicine and applications that we cannot conceive of today.”
“Virtual reality is a new rising area of technology，” Rogers added.“At present，we’re just using our eyes and our ears as the basis for those experiences.The community has been comparatively slow to take advantage of the body’s largest organ：the skin.Our sense of touch provides the most profound，deepest，emotional connection between people.”
32．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．How the skin patch works.
B．What the skin patch is made up of.
C．What the skin patch looks like.
D．Why the skin patch is developed.
33．What does the underlined part “conceive of” in the last but one paragraph mean
A．Adopt. B．Prevent. C．Abandon. D．Imagine.
34．What does Rogers’ statement in the last paragraph show
A．He worries about people’s emotional connection between people.
B．He is doubtful about more virtual reality experiences.
C．He expects the further development of virtual reality.
D．He is curious about the community’s long-term planning.
35．What is the purpose of this article
A．To persuade. B．To inform.
C．To argue. D．To advertise.
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。
Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” Person
Life is a constant exercise in self-improvement.In the rush to achieve，the idea of being “better” can become lost sometimes.You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way. 36
·Explore your talents.
Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests.So it’s often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you.
37 For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be.Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you’ll enjoy.
· 38
No matter how much money you make，you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate.It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.
If you’re particularly unhappy at your job，consider why. 39 If you feel your job isn’t meaningful，or isn’t in line with your values，consider finding another job.
·Experience something new.
Research has shown that when we’re in our comfort zone，we aren’t as productive as we are when we step just beyond it. 40 Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences.It’s important to have new experiences and interactions with others，even when those are a little scary.Doing so can help you achieve more.
A．Do what you love.
B．Here are some tips for you.
C．Register in a class you’re interested in.
D．Humans adapt very quickly to positive events.
E．It’s possible that some changes may change your feeling.
F．Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.
G．Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.
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。
For many people，the perfect career would be one in which they do what they love to make a living，but 41 ，not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so，given 42 concerns and other considerations.Freelance(自由职业的) digital cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully 43 of the risks，but decided to pursue his dream，anyway.
After graduating in 2010，he started as a junior animator in Guangzhou.Struggling for 6 years with childish work，he was looking to do something he was really 44 .A huge basketball fan growing up，and good at a 45 of drawing methods，Lian had the idea of 46 his interests and career.In early 2016，he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA and shared them on social media. 47 ，he didn’t get any feedback.
48 he felt discouraged，Lian refused to admit failure.In January 2017，he received a(n) 49 on his social media account that invited him to 50 his works at art shows in the US.Lian happily accepted the offer，seeing it as a(n) 51 to morale(士气)．His basketball themed artworks quickly won him a growing number of enthusiasts，including former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.
His childhood hobby has now turned into a(n) 52 career that has given Lian a more comfortable life.When asked if he has any advice for others who also want to change jobs to 53 their passions，Lian said，“I wouldn’t tell people to abandon their 54 jobs if they are not ready.Rather，I’d tell them to make full use of their spare time to explore their passions.Stick to it and one day your effort will 55 .”
41．A.in reality B．in turn C．in order D．in place
42．A.political B．religious C．financial D．cultural
43．A.ashamed B．afraid C．aware D．fond
44．A.for B．into C．within D．against
45．A.range B．group C．flash D．block
46．A.developing B．combining C．abandoning D．losing
47．A.Additionally B．Gradually C．Accordingly D．Initially
48．A.When B．If C．While D．Because
49．A.message B．complaint C．access D．notice
50．A.prove B．assess C．display D．explain
51．A.approach B．response C．solution D．boost
52．A.promising B．inspiring C．challenging D．discouraging
53．A.defeat B．pursue C．raise D．reduce
54．A.current B．future C．distant D．past
55．A.go off B．take off C．pay off D．kick off
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。
For many people，bookstores remain an important part of the cityscape.They provide quiet and comforting spots for you 56. (refresh) the mind and body.But can you imagine 57. it is like to have a contemporary bookstore in an ancient village，deep in the mountains
58． (found) in the city of Nanjing in 1996，Librairie Avant-Garde is a well-known bookstore brand in China.Since its 59. (establish)，it has explored a cultural and creative business model，whose themes range from cultural salon or coffee and art gallery 60. elements of film，music，lifestyle and fashion.
One of its branches in Chenjiapu village in Lishui city，Zhejiang Province，61.________________ (cover) 300 square meters with about 30,000 books and related products.The store，located in a corner of the village，receives up to 50,000 visitors during the busiest travel season，with income this year already 62. (hit) 1.5 million yuan.
The bookstore in Chenjiapu has become 63. must-see attraction.Chenjiapu 64._________________(it) is being praised as a demonstration zone for closing urban-rural development gaps and achieving common prosperity(繁荣)．
The latest development efforts and achievements，including its “cliffside bookstore”，show how the area is 65. (gradual) realizing its green，common prosperity dream，in line with the major concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets(资产)”．
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假如你是李华，你校正在举办题为“The person whose lifelong passion impresses me most ”的英语作文大赛，请写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1．人物简介及成就；
2．对我的影响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The person whose lifelong passion impresses me most
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was in middle school，my family moved to Seattle，where my parents started their new business—a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature，I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day，my school announced an exciting event，a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down，I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However，my self-doubt held me back，“I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks，and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma，one of the most popular girls in my class，came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show？” she grinned(笑)．“I heard you singing a tune，along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.” Gosh，I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma，with personality and popularity，acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice，I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？The talent show for the food bank？” my mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs？I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us，she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing(排练) almost every single day after school.We brainstormed，exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by，I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance，Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was completely knocked out by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
答案精析
1．C 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.C
10．A 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.A 16.B
17．C 18.A 19.B 20.C
21．C [细节理解题。根据Grandma Moses中“Anna Mary Robertson Moses，better known as Grandma Moses，started painting in her 70s.”并对照其他三人成功时的年龄，即Judi Dench 60多岁时成功，James Parkinson 62岁时成功，Kathryn Joosten将近60岁时成功可知，摩西奶奶成功时年龄最大。故选C。]
22．D [细节理解题。根据Kathryn Joosten中“Kathryn was a nurse and mum，but after her marriage failed she made up her mind to pursue her dream of being an actress.”可知，Kathryn Joosten在婚姻失败后决定表演。故选D。]
23．D [推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Here are four of the late bloomers(大器晚成者) who made great achievements later in life.”可知，本文介绍了四个大器晚成的人，说明年龄不是成功的障碍。故选D。]
语篇解读 这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了Mama Maggie辞去大学教授的工作，用自己的余生帮助贫民窟里不幸的人们，创立斯蒂芬儿童基金会，做出了巨大贡献，从而实现了她的人生价值。
24．A [细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her story begins with what was meant to be a quick visit to the slums in Cairo.She knew right away she would devote the rest of her life to helping those in need，especially children.”可知，参观贫民窟的经历启发了Mama Maggie对那些不幸的人的奉献。故选A。]
25．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 1985，Mama Maggie founded the Stephen’s Children Foundation，with the mission to empower children and young people to lead their own development and lift them out of poverty.”可知，这个基金会主要是为了给穷人带来有希望的前景。故选D。]
26．C [推理判断题。根据第四段“迄今为止，Mama Maggie在全国建立了92个教育中心，为18 000多名儿童提供教育……走访了13 000多名儿童，以提供培训服务……她的基金会已经使33 000多名儿童受益，并且这个数字至今仍在增长”可知，本段列出这些数字是为了强调Mama Maggie的贡献。故选C。]
27．B [推理判断题。根据第一段中“She devoted over three decades of her life to serving the less fortunate.”以及最后一段中“She desires to be remembered as a hope maker who made a difference in the lives of every person that crossed her path.”可知，Mama Maggie是关心他人的和甘于奉献的。故选B。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。有些海洋哺乳动物一天只睡2个小时，科学家发现这些动物的睡眠模式反映了其大脑的生存控制能力。
28．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Female seals go out on longer open-ocean trips while males only feed in coastal waters.Because of this，the researchers only studied female seals.”可知，研究人员只研究雌性象海豹是因为其外出觅食时间更长。故选D。]
29．A [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“During dives lasting about 30 minutes，the seals went into a deep sleep called slow-wave sleep while keeping a controlled downward movement.”可知，象海豹在深度睡眠的时候，会向更深处下沉。故选A。]
30．B [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“She added that the seals solve this problem by going into deep sleep in the deep parts of the oceans where predators usually do not hunt them.”可知，象海豹在海洋深处睡眠的好处是可以避开捕食者的捕杀。故选B。]
31．C [标题归纳题。文章第一段指出象海豹等哺乳动物睡眠时间很少，第二段介绍了科学家的一项研究发现有些海洋哺乳动物一天只睡2个小时，接下来分段介绍了此项研究的过程、结果及结论，所以整篇文章是围绕这一研究展开的。由此可知，C选项“雌性象海豹每天只睡两个小时”最适合做本文标题。故选C。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家已经发明了一种皮肤贴片，它可以与触觉进行虚拟交流。这种柔软的无线设备会粘在皮肤上并产生振动。它的创造者希望有一天它可以用来给人们在网上、电话和游戏中带来触感。文章还介绍了皮肤贴片的工作原理，以及人们对此的看法。
32．A [段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，第二段主要讲了皮肤贴片是如何起作用的。故选A。]
33．D [词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“could be very powerful for social interactions，clinical medicine and applications that we cannot”可知，这种设备在社会互动、临床医学和我们今天无法想象的应用方面可能会非常强大。即画线部分意为“想象”。故选D。]
34．C [推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“At present，we’re just using our eyes and our ears as the basis for those experiences.The community has been comparatively slow to take advantage of the body’s largest organ：the skin.Our sense of touch provides the most profound，deepest，emotional connection between people.”可推知，罗杰斯在最后一段的陈述表明他期待虚拟现实的进一步发展。故选C。]
35．B [写作意图题。根据第一段的内容并结合文章其他内容可知文章主要介绍了皮肤贴片的工作原理，以及人们对此的看法。由此可推知，这篇文章的目的是提供一些信息。故选B。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了怎样做才能不断地提升自己和实现自己的梦想，从而让自己成为一个“更加优秀”的人。
36．B [根据下文三个段落的标题可知，作者接下来将要给出一些建议，故选B。]
37．F [根据后文举的例子可知，同一类型的人可能会被吸引到相同的活动中，故选F。]
38．A [根据后文的“It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.”可知，作者建议我们做自己喜欢的事情，故选A。]
39．E [根据后文的“If you feel your job isn’t meaningful，or isn’t in line with your values，consider finding another job.”可知，一些变化可能会改变你的感受，故选E。]
40．D [根据后文的“Because of that，we may react slowly to our own positive experiences.”可知，人类适应积极事件的速度非常快，故选D。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了漫画家连宗博放弃原本的工作追逐梦想，从自己喜爱的篮球和绘画中汲取灵感，将这两大兴趣结合起来，以NBA为基础绘制漫画，经过努力获得成功的故事。
41．A [根据上文“For many people，the perfect career would be one in which they do what they love to make a living(对许多人来说，完美的职业是做自己喜欢的事情来谋生)”和常识可知，但是事实上并不是所有人都能以自己的爱好为生，故选A。]
42．C [根据上文“not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so”可知不是所有人都能从事自己喜欢的职业，结合常识可知，这背后最有可能是财务原因，因为大部分人需要考虑谋生的问题，故选C。]
43．C [根据下文“but decided to pursue his dream，anyway”可知上下文是转折关系，所以他是知道作为自由职业者的风险的，但他还要追求自己的梦想，故选C。]
44．B [根据上文“but decided to pursue his dream，anyway”可知他想做他喜欢的事情，be into为固定搭配，意为“对……深感兴趣”，符合句意，故选B。]
45．A [根据上文“After graduating in 2010，he started as a junior animator in Guangzhou.”可知他在毕业后从事动画制作，可推知他擅长各种绘画方法。固定短语a range of意为“一系列，一些”，符合题意，故选A。]
46．B [根据下文“he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA”可知他画篮球主题的漫画，所以此处指将兴趣和职业结合起来，故选B。]
47．D [根据上文“In early 2016，he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA and shared them on social media.”和下文“ he felt discouraged，Lian refused to admit failure.”可知最初他的绘画没有收到什么反响，所以他会感到气馁，故选D。]
48．C [根据上下文的句意可知是转折关系，应用while引导让步状语从句，表示“虽然；即使”，故选C。]
49．A [根据下文“on his social media account that invited him to his works at art shows in the US”可知是在社交媒体账户上收到信息，故选A。]
50．C [根据下文“his works at art shows”可知是要在艺术展上展示自己的作品，故选C。]
51．D [根据上文可知起初他的画反响不大，现在被邀请参加艺术展，他欣然接受，因为这对他来说可以鼓舞士气，故选D。]
52．A [根据上文“His basketball themed artworks quickly won him a growing number of enthusiasts，including former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.”和下文“that has given Lian a more comfortable life”可知，他的作品受到很多人的欢迎，所以他的爱好变成了一个有前途的职业，让他过上了舒适的生活，故选A。]
53．B [根据上文“Freelance(自由职业的) digital cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully of the risks，but decided to pursue his dream，anyway.”可知，设空处是pursue的词汇复现，这里是指他给同样想要辞职去追求梦想的人提供建议，故选B。]
54．A [根据下文“if they are not ready”可知他给出的建议是如果他们没有准备好就不要先放弃现在的工作，故选A。]
55．C [根据上文“Stick to it and one day”并结合主人公的经历可知他建议人们坚持下去，总有一天努力会得到回报，故选C。]
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了南京先锋书店的一家位于浙江省丽水市陈家铺村的分店成为一个必看景点，也被誉为一个缩小版的城乡发展和共同繁荣的示范区。
56．to refresh [考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，provide为句子谓语，设空处需用不定式作目的状语。故填to refresh。]
57．what [考查宾语从句。分析句子可知，设空处引导宾语从句，根据句意“是什么感觉”可知，需用what作从句中介词like的宾语。故填what。]
58．Founded [考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，Librairie Avant-Garde为句子主语，is为句子谓语，设空处需用非谓语动词，再根据句意“(被)创建于南京城”可知，动词found与主语之间为动宾关系，需用过去分词作状语，表示被动意义，且置于句首，首字母需大写。故填Founded。]
59．establishment [考查名词。根据句意和前文its可知，设空处需用名词，又因establishment为不可数名词。故填establishment。]
60．to [考查介词。range from...to...为固定短语，意为“包括从……到……”。故填to。]
61．covers [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子可知，One of its branches为句子主语，设空处是谓语动词，根据下文句子谓语receives用一般现在时可知，该空谓语动词也需用一般现在时描述客观情况，再根据主语为可数名词单数，谓语需用第三人称单数形式。故填covers。]
62．hitting [考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，此处为“with＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，设空处动词与宾语income之间为主动关系，需用现在分词作宾补，表示主动意义。故填hitting。]
63．a [考查冠词。根据句意“一个必看景点”可知，设空处需用不定冠词修饰名词，因下文must-see以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a。故填a。]
64．itself [考查反身代词。分析句子可知，Chenjiapu为句子主语，is being praised为句子谓语，再根据句意“陈家铺本身”可知，设空处需用反身代词作名词Chenjiapu的同位语。故填itself。]
65．gradually [考查副词。设空处需用副词修饰动词realizing。故填gradually。]
第一节 参考范文
The person whose lifelong passion impresses me most
The person whose lifelong passion impresses me most is Jane Goodall，the renowned primate researcher and conservationist.Born in 1934，Jane has put her entire life to the study of chimpanzees in Tanzania.Her groundbreaking discoveries have significantly enhanced our understanding of these animals，revealing their complex social structures and emotional lives.
Her persistence and love for nature inspired me to pursue science with passion，reminding me that true dedication can transform our understanding of the world and that it is important to protect our natural world.
第二节 参考范文
I was completely knocked out by the news.Gloomy and desperate，I sat silently in the room for what seemed like ages，unsure of what to do next.Then I started to pace up and down like a caged animal，debating with myself whether or not to go on stage alone.“How can this be possible？” I thought to myself.Fear and anxiety coursed through my veins，and it seemed that all our hard work was in vain.But then the thought of the support and encouragement from Emma and my mum came flooding back to me.It was at the moment that I realized that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back.Filled with determination，I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
Finally came the big moment.As I stepped onto the stage，I could feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest.Glancing around the hall，I took a deep breath and began to sing.Surprisingly，all my worries suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me.I was completely immersed in the joy of performing and the audience was spellbound by the passion in my voice.When I finished my song，the whole hall burst into applause.Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me，and my mum stood near，winking at us.From that day forward，I learned that by overcoming fears and self-doubts，we can make a difference.
