单元素养测评卷(四)
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21—25 ABDCB 26—30 ADDBA 31—35 DCADC 36—40 EDGAC
41—45 BCBAA 46—50 DCACB 51—55 DABCD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Would you like to go camping with Peter and me during the summer vacation
M: I’d like to. But I’m going to London to visit my parents with some friends.
Text 2
M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them
W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what Helen’s just the opposite.
Text 3
W: I’ve been fed up with my laptop. This was top of the line when I bought it, but it’s started to slow down.
M: Well, you’d better replace it with a new one for more efficient work.
Text 4
M: What do you think of this grape wine
W: It’s to my taste, but I’m just not sure if it is worth the price.
Text 5
M: I bought this suit yesterday but they’re too small. I’d like to return it.
W: No problem, sir. You also bought a shirt yesterday. What about the shirt
M: I’ll keep it. Oh! Someone must have left this hat on that chair.
Text 6
W: Hello.
M: Hello, Carol. It’s Mike. We were given a letter last week about the geography field trip. I just want to remind you that it needs to be signed by your parents and that it should be handed in by tomorrow.
W: Are we leaving on Sunday or Monday for the trip
M: All the information is given in the letter. Final details will be posted on the notice board on Friday morning, the day after tomorrow.
W: OK. Thank you, Mike.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 7
W: David, I called your place last night. But you didn’t answer the phone. Were you out
M: Yes. I went out at six o’clock and didn’t return until half past eight.
W: Did you go to a movie
M: No. I’m a member of the Georgetown Book Club now. We meet every Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.
W: So where do you usually meet
M: At the Georgetown Neighbourhood Library branch of DC Public Library.
W: What do you usually do
M: We primarily discuss recent literary fiction titles and the occasional nonfiction titles. You love reading, don’t you
W: Yes, I do. And I really want to learn more about the club. Can you tell me more about it
M: Well, why not call Lucy at 202-727-0232 She works for the starter of the club and can give you detailed information.
W: Good idea, David.
Text 8
W: I heard that you would not like to start college this year.
M: No. I want to take a year off.
W: Then what will you do Travelling to Alaska
M: No. I had planned to work in my uncle’s company in Washington but I changed my mind because I happened to read an ad for volunteers.
W: Do you mean you want to volunteer
M: Yes. The ad says volunteers are wanted to work in Utah to protect desert plants and animals. I think this is an excellent chance for me. Have you got any volunteering experiences
W: I once volunteered to protect sea creatures. And I also volunteered to teach in a primary school. Those are unforgettable experiences. Through volunteering, you make a difference not only to the world, but also to yourself.
M: I am already expecting my first volunteering experience.
W: Have you filed the application
M: Yes. And fortunately, it was approved.
W: When are you expected to start your work
M: I will start to work from October 1st this year to June 30th next year, with a two-week vacation in December, when I can reunite with my family.
Text 9
W: Hi, Harry, what’s new
M: Where have you been I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for days.
W: I went to New York on business. What’s up
M: I’m out of work.
W: How come You told me it was a good job and you would do it well a month ago. Why did this happen suddenly
M: It’s a long story. In a word, I didn’t do a good job.
W: What are you going to do now
M: I’m trying to find a job as soon as possible. Nicole doesn’t know yet. I didn’t tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office. She thought I went to work as usual.
W: That’s not the way to solve the problem. Have you ever searched for a job on the Internet
M: Of course, I have. But I wasn’t able to get any of the jobs that I am interested in.
W: Listen. Maybe you could go home and tell Nicole about this. I’m sure she’ll understand.
M: I just don’t know how to bring it up…Well, she has the right to know anyway.
Text 10
W: Hi, fellow workers. I have some surprising news to report. I have just come from the house agency and it seems that the owner of this place has decided not to continue to rent the house after November, sorry, I’m wrong, after December of this year. Unfortunately, that means that Burnside Cafe will have to move. Now I know that we have been at this place for over 20 years and the move will certainly raise a number of challenges. First, I’m going to have to find a suitable new place. Of course I’ll be looking to keep us in the same area, hopefully somewhere right here in this neighbourhood. I hope I can get that done by September. After finding a suitable place, the move itself will also be a headache. There are so many things that could go wrong. But all those difficulties can be overcome. Although we’ll face some tough times over the next few months, I know I can look forward to everyone’s complete cooperation. With your help, Burnside Cafe can reopen better than ever.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了克罗地亚科尔丘拉岛的四项特色活动,包括美食、乘皮划艇、古镇探索及海滩休闲。
21.A 细节理解题。根据Satisfying the appetite at a konoba部分第一句“No trip to Korcula would be complete without enjoying seafood at a konoba—a traditional local restaurant known for serving up delicious dishes straight from the sea.”可知,konoba的特色是新鲜的海鲜。故选A项。
22.B 细节理解题。由Kayaking (乘皮划艇) through the archipelago部分中“Whether you’re new to kayaking or a seasoned professional, guided tours ensure your safety and provide insights into the local sea life and geography.”(无论你是皮划艇新手还是经验丰富的专业人士,有导游带领的旅行能确保你的安全,并让你深入了解当地的海洋生物和地理情况。)以及Unwinding at Vela Przina Beach部分中“This guided tour is also perfect for families with kids.”(这个有导游带领的旅行对有孩子的家庭来说也很完美。)可知,这两个活动的共同之处是都为游客提供导游。故选B项。
23.D 细节理解题。由Exploring Korcula Old Town部分第二句“With its walls and towers, this town is full of history and shows impressive examples of Gothic (哥特式) and Renaissance building art.”可知,Korcula Old Town有许多古老建筑,所以古建筑爱好者可能会选择去Korcula Old Town。故选D项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一对夫妇在回收利用垃圾和减少家庭垃圾方面的经验,并通过激励他人减少浪费来推动环境保护。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “We began with soap, switching from bath cream to natural soap without packaging.”可知,这对夫妇通过将沐浴露换成没有包装的天然肥皂块来开始减少垃圾之旅。故选C。
25.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I started No Waste Living because I wanted to show our achievements and lead by example.”可知,Richard和Louise创建No Waste Living的目的是展示他们的成就并以身作则。也就是说,他们希望通过自己的经历激励他人效仿他们的做法,以减少浪费。故选B。
26.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The main point of contention (争论) for people regarding new waste rules is having to drive their waste to a recycling centre, which adds to their already busy lives.”可知,人们对于新的垃圾处理规则的主要争议点是他们需要将垃圾送到回收中心,这增加了他们本就忙碌的生活的负担。换句话说,这增加了他们处理垃圾的工作量。故选A。
27.D 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一对夫妇倡导家庭垃圾最小化的经历,以及他们通过激励他人减少浪费来推动环境保护。所以“A planet-friendly lifestyle.”(地球友好型生活方式。)最符合文章的中心思想。故选D。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们通过跟踪和拍摄乌干达的黑猩猩群,翻译出了黑猩猩用来交流的姿势的含义。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they deliberately sent a message to another group member.”可知,在Dr Hobaiter看来,黑猩猩和人类的共同点在于有意传递信息。故选D项。
29.B 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were ‘a little disappointing’.”可知,这项研究是一个好的尝试,但是发现的结果是有限的。故选B项。
30.A 词义猜测题。首先根据第三段中的“They’re the only thing that looks like human language in that respect.”可知,黑猩猩的姿势交流很像我们人类语言的交流方式;再根据最后一段中的“Moreover, the meanings seem to not go beyond what other animals convey with non-verbal communication.”可知,黑猩猩的姿势交流还是和我们语言的交流方式存在不同,由此可知,画线词gulf与difference意思接近。故选A项。
31.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use to communicate.”以及文章对这方面的讨论可知,文章主要讲科学家们对黑猩猩姿势的研究及一些成果。由此可知,D项“Chimpanzee language: communication gestures translated”(黑猩猩语言:翻译出来的交流姿势)适合作为本文最佳标题。故选D项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍的是沉没成本谬论的概念及其对决策的影响,探讨如何避免因过去的投资而做出不理性的选择,引导读者关注未来的成本与收益,以更明智的态度面对生活中的取舍。
32.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Do you have a suit or dress in the closet that you haven’t worn for years but are reluctant to get rid of Maybe you say, ‘I can’t throw that away because I paid good money for it ’ If you recognize this in yourself, then you are suffering from commitment to the sunk cost fallacy (谬论).”可知,第一段描述的是人们不愿意放弃自己已经投入太多的事情,因此选择不断地坚持下去,最终只会使得成本明显大于收益,这种现象是“沉没成本谬论”,即人们拒绝放弃过去的投入。故选C。
33.A 推理判断题。根据第二段“When asked which trip to take, 54% chose Michigan despite the reasonable choice being Wisconsin, because they had made a greater initial investment.”可知,尽管合理的选择是威斯康星州,54%的人选择了密歇根州,因为他们的初始投资更大,即在密歇根州的旅行中投入了100美元,该投入多于威斯康星州的投入,所以为了避免更多的损失(即投入的100美元),人们不会选择合理的威斯康星州,而是继续选择密歇根州。故选A。
34.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The sunk cost fallacy takes place when we let emotions cloud our decisions.”(当我们让情绪影响我们的决定时,沉没成本谬论就会发生。)以及“Instead, we base decisions on past costs, ignoring present and future costs and benefits.” (相反,我们的决策基于过去的成本,忽略了现在和未来的成本和收益。)可知,当我们情绪化地根据过去的成本做决定时,沉没成本谬论容易发生。故选D。
35.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“No one can deny the fact that we benefit a lot from perseverance. So our society loves to emphasize perseverance. Never give up! Don’t waste.”可知,此处作者指出人们可以从毅力中获益良多;同时根据本段“But only you know the right path for you. Sometimes walking away is the hardest choice of all. You might realize a path you’re on is no longer the right one or never was. That’s a painful realization.”可知,此处作者指出毅力导致你坚持的路不一定是正确的路,因此作者认为此时不必坚持下去,而是要选择适合自己的路,即离开当下的错误坚持。因此作者对于“毅力”的态度是有褒有贬,即客观地看待“毅力”。故选C。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何理解和解读肢体语言。
36.E 空前“Reading body language, or non-verbal cues, is a way to infer things about people you see around you or have interactions with. When you know how to do it, reading body language can tell you a lot about someone’s feelings, mental state, or what they really mean when they’re speaking.”说明了理解肢体语言的重要性,下文讲了几种理解肢体语言的方法,因此空格处应该承上启下,说接下来就要讲理解肢体语言的方法或建议,E选项“That’s why we’ve brought our best proposals to help.”(这就是为什么我们带来了最好的建议来帮助你。)承上启下,说明了接下来要讲理解肢体语言的方法,故选E项。
37.D 空前“Get to know a person’s ‘baseline’ behaviour.”说明了要了解一个人的“基线”行为,空后“Knowing how they usually act can help you recognize when they’re behaving unusually so you can investigate if something’s wrong.”说明了了解他们通常的行为的好处,空格处应该是和个人的行为有关的内容,D选项“Everyone has their own unique habits.”(每个人都有自己独特的习惯。)承上启下,符合语境,故选D项。
38.G 空后“People are diverse. Cultural norms and developmental disabilities can influence someone’s body language.”说明每个人的肢体语言都是不一样的,G选项“Know that body language isn’t quite universal.”(要知道肢体语言并不是完全通用的。)说明了每个人的肢体语言都不一样,因此引起下文,符合语境,故选G项。
39.A 空前“Pay attention to multiple cues before you jump to conclusions. It’s easy to misread small things.”说明了要注意多个线索,A选项“So look for more than one cue.”(所以要寻找不止一个线索。)和上文表达的意思一致,因此承接上文,符合语境,故选A项。
40.C 空前“Don’t be afraid to ask people what’s up. Asking questions can help you understand them and can even bring you closer.”说明了主动问别人的好处,C选项“Invite people to tell you what’s going on with them.”(邀请别人告诉你他们发生了什么。)承接上文所讲的主动问别人的好处,符合语境,故选C项。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者从高中篮球队明星到大学篮球队防守角色的转变,以及这一转变如何让他最终认识到团队合作的重要性,并在关键时刻为球队赢得冠军的故事。
41.B 根据上文“I had always been warmly praised for my basketball shooting ability when I was in high school.”和but可知,此处指作者去了俄亥俄州立大学后发现球队里的每一个人都很优秀。故选B项。confident自信的;excellent优秀的;famous著名的;inexpert不熟练的。
42.C 根据上文“To win a starting job on the team…”可知,作者为了赢得球队的首发位置,想给教练留下深刻印象。故选C项。show展示;provide提供;impress给……留下深刻印象;depress使抑郁。
43.B 根据下文“…what it needed was someone to…on defence.”可知,需要的是防守的人,这说明进攻球员已经满了,故选B项。naturally自然地;already已经;powerfully强大地;officially官方地。
44.A 根据上文“But it turned out that the team was…full of attacking players…”可知,这支球队的进攻球员已经满员,所以需要的是专注于防守的人,故选A项。 focus on集中,专注;call on访问;wait on等待……; rely on依靠。
45.A 根据上文“…I decided to take that role…”可知,作者决定担负起这个职责,所以是这个决定带给他很大的改变。故选A项。decision决定;approach方法;comment评论;solution解决办法。
46.D 根据下文a game against the Bucks可知,他们正在为比赛做准备。故选D项。 check in (托运);pack up打包;apply for申请;prepare for为……做准备。
47.C 根据下文“…to guard our court.”可知,教练让作者负责防守。故选C项。partner同伴;credit结余;responsibility负责,责任;movement运动。
48.A 根据上文“To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to…the coach with my shooting ability.”可知,作者想赢得球队的首发位置,由此可推知,被安排防守,作者很失望。故选A项。disappointed失望的;satisfied满意的;awkward使人尴尬的; cheerful欢快的。
49.C 根据“…to widen the score gap…”可知,此处指为了扩大分差。in an effort to意为“企图,努力想”。故选C项。
50.B 根据下文“He asked me to organize an attack.”可知,教练让作者组织一次进攻,所以应该是教练给他一次机会,故选B项。 lecture演讲;opportunity机会;request要求; strategy策略。
51.D 根据下文“It was a…three-point play and the championship was ours.”可知,此处指作者投中了球。故选D项。kick踢;hold举行;catch抓住;shoot投篮。
52.A 根据下文“…three-point play and the championship was ours.”可知,这个三分球决定了比赛结果,所以是关键的进球。故选A项。key关键的;suitable合适的;typical典型的; informal非正式的。
53.B 根据下文可知,作者意识到团队合作的重要性,就像教练所说的那样。故选B项。explore探讨;realize意识到;organize组织;view看待。
54.C 根据下文“…good teams have five who work together.”可知,不好的球队往往有一两个突出的球员;好的球队有五个共同工作的球员。此处与下文的good teams形成对比。故选C项。 formal正式的; professional专业的;poor糟糕的,不好的;best最好的。
55.D 根据上文“…good teams have five who work together.”可知,好的球队有五个共同工作的球员,所以没有人会在乎自己的荣誉,故选D项。 present礼物;improvement改善;power权力;honour荣誉。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个名为“你好,三星堆”的数字技术沉浸式展览,该展览可以让人们在线上参观三星堆遗址。
56.dating 考查非谓语动词。设空处是非谓语,作culture的后置定语,date back“追溯到”和culture在逻辑上是主动关系,应用现在分词形式。故填dating。
57.where 考查定语从句。此句引导非限制性定语从句,先行词Guanghan表示地点,应用关系副词where作引导词。故填where。
58.equipped 考查非谓语动词。设空处是非谓语,作exhibition的后置定语,equip“装备,配备”和exhibition在逻辑上是被动关系,应用过去分词形式。故填equipped。
59.artistic 考查形容词。空处和educational并列,作appeal的定语,art的形容词形式是artistic,意为“艺术的”。故填artistic。
60.were found 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据先行词in the 1920s可知,此处在叙述过去发生的事情,时态应用一般过去时,find和主语objects之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是复数名词,be动词应用were。故填were found。
61.to reveal 考查非谓语动词。名词efforts后常跟动词不定式作后置定语,表示“努力做某事”。故填to reveal。
62.as 考查介词。such as是固定短语,意为“例如”。故填as。
63.Images 考查名词复数。根据of these objects可知,image“图像”有很多,应用复数形式,且句首单词的首字母应大写。故填Images。
64.the 考查冠词。特指“古老的蜀国”,应用定冠词the。故填the。
65.suddenly 考查副词。修饰动词disappeared,应用sudden的副词形式suddenly,意为“突然地”。故填suddenly。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear John,
How is everything going Knowing you are interested in the Chinese Calligraphy Course held by my school, I’m delighted to share my experience with you.
To carry on and develop traditional Chinese culture and enrich our school life, the Chinese Calligraphy Course was arranged for us, where an expert in calligraphy delivered a speech on the history of Chinese Calligraphy and demonstrated some basic handwriting skills. Moreover, we were guided to create our own works. Not only did the course offer me a unique insight into Chinese cultural aesthetics, but it also helped me cultivate a good habit of paying attention to details.
I would be very glad if my letter could be of any help. Wish you all the best.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者丢失钥匙后寻找无果,最终邻居帮忙找回钥匙的故事。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①根据第一段首句“回到屋里,我等着,但接下来听到的是前门门铃的声音。”可知,第一段可描写邻居归还钥匙的情节,作者感到惊讶。
②根据第二段首句“我满怀感激地接过钥匙,对这样聪明的邻居感到惊讶。”可知,第二段可描写作者邀请邻居进屋喝热饮被婉拒,感叹邻居的善良让这一天变得温暖。
2.续写线索:门铃响起—邻居归还钥匙—作者惊讶并感谢—邻居解释按汽车警报的原因—作者邀请邻居—邻居婉拒并离开—作者感叹善良温暖了这一天。
One possible version:
Back in the house, I waited, but the next sound was the front doorbell. Assuming it was a neighbour ready to complain to me, I opened the door slowly and turned on the light, ready to apologize. In the light snow stood a neighbour from several streets away, who held out her gloved hand, with my keys hanging from her finger and a giant smile on her face! “Oh, my goodness! My keys!” I exclaimed, unable to believe my eyes as I stood there in utter amazement. “Sorry about all the noise, but your key fob has the alarm button, and we kept pressing it until we found your home!” she said, giving them to me with a smile.
I took the keys in my grateful hands, amazed by such a clever neighbour. “Thank you so much,” I said, my voice filled with emotion. “You’ve really made things easier for me. Please, come inside and have a cup of hot cocoa.” “No thank you,” she said softly. “I’m just glad I could help.” And with that, she turned and disappeared into the falling snowflakes, leaving me standing there, holding my keys and realizing how a simple act of kindness had transformed a frustrating and chilly day into a heart-warming one.单元素养测评卷(四)
Unit 4
(时间:120分钟 分值:150分)
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 during the summer vacation
A.Go camping. B.Visit his parents.
C.Visit his friends in London.
( )2.What does the woman think of Helen
A.Quiet. B.Sociable. C.Talkative.
( )3.What does the man suggest
A.Repairing the laptop. B.Buying a new laptop.
C.Using the laptop less.
( )4.What does the woman think of the wine
A.It’s a bit expensive.
B.It’s not her cup of tea.
C.It’s tasty and cheap.
( )5.What will the man keep
A.A hat. B.A shirt. C.A suit.
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.Why does the man call the woman
A.To remind her of the letter about a trip.
B.To invite her parents to a trip.
C.To ask her to hand in the report tomorrow.
( )7.When does the conversation take place
A.On Sunday. B.On Friday. C.On Wednesday.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.When did David come back last night
A.At 6:00 pm. B.At 7:00 pm. C.At 8:30 pm.
( )9.Why did David go out last night
A.To have some discussions.
B.To read in a library.
C.To watch a movie.
( )10.What does David suggest the woman do
A.Apply to work for the club.
B.Contact Lucy for more information.
C.Learn more about the neighbourhood.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.Where will the man work
A.In Alaska. B.In Washington. C.In Utah.
( )12.What will the man do as a volunteer
A.Protect sea animals.
B.Protect desert creatures.
C.Teach in a primary school.
( )13.When will the man have a vacation
A.In June. B.In October. C.In December.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.What do we know about the man
A.He has been to New York.
B.He has lost his job.
C.He is on business.
( )15.Who is Nicole
A.The man’s boss. B.The man’s friend.
C.The man’s wife.
( )16.Why was the man eager to see the woman
A.To make a suggestion. B.To tell a long story.
C.To turn to her.
( )17.What will the man do next
A.Hunt for a job on the Internet.
B.Work at the coffee shop.
C.Go back home and explain.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Who is the speaker talking to
A.Shop customers. B.Cafe employees.
C.House agents.
( )19.Why does the speaker give the talk
A.To tell the listeners the move of the cafe.
B.To announce the opening of a new shop.
C.To apologize for the wrong decisions.
( )20.When is a new place expected to be found
A.By September. B.By November.
C.By December.
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 [2025·安徽部分学校高二期中联考]
One of Croatia’s prettiest islands, Korcula, is famous for its forests, old towns and rich historical background. Below are some activities that truly reflect the spirit of this beautiful island.
Satisfying the appetite at a konoba
No trip to Korcula would be complete without enjoying seafood at a konoba—a traditional local restaurant known for serving up delicious dishes straight from the sea. These family-owned restaurants provide a traditional atmosphere and a menu filled with delicious Adriatic dishes like grilled fish, octopus salad and black risotto. Lucky enough, you may catch a performance by a local klapa group—Acappella (清唱) singing that holds cultural significance in Croatia.
Kayaking (乘皮划艇) through the archipelago
Exploring the waters of the Korcula archipelago by kayaking allows you to discover hidden bays and small islands that are off the beaten path. This activity offers a great way to see the coastline of the island and allows you to take your time to explore. Whether you’re new to kayaking or a seasoned professional, guided tours ensure your safety and provide insights into the local sea life and geography.
Exploring Korcula Old Town
Take a walk through the attractive streets of Korcula Old Town, a beautifully maintained medieval (中世纪的) city that stands for Dubrovnik’s great success. With its walls and towers, this town is full of history and shows impressive examples of Gothic (哥特式) and Renaissance building art. Notable places of interest include the Marco Polo House honouring the extraordinary explorer believed to have been born here.
Unwinding at Vela Przina Beach
Sitting in the picturesque village of Lumbarda, this beautiful beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors. This guided tour is also perfect for families with kids. The nearby vineyards (葡萄园) produce Grk wine and there are cafes and bars where you can taste local treats and drinks while enjoying the sunshine of the Mediterranean.
( )21.What does a konoba feature
A.Fresh seafood. B.Traditional dishes.
C.Klapa group singing. D.A friendly atmosphere.
( )22.What do Kayaking through the archipelago and Unwinding at Vela Przina Beach have in common
A.They offer access to water sports.
B.They provide guides for their visitors.
C.They enable visitors to learn about sea animals.
D.They are specially designed for families with children.
( )23.Which place may lovers of ancient buildings choose to go
A.Vela Przina Beach. B.Lumbarda.
C.The Korcula archipelago. D.Korcula Old Town.
B [2025·湖北宜昌示范高中高二期中]
A couple has recently placed their garbage can out for collection for the first time in 14 months, all thanks to their recycling skills. Richard and Louise Arnold have established such an effective routine that they only need to put their garbage can on the side of the street once a year.
Louise explained that making small monthly changes in her life has resulted in her family producing very little waste. She said, “It’s not as difficult as you might think if you start with small steps. We began with soap, switching from bath cream to natural soap without packaging. These bars are large enough that we cut them in half, using one for the sink and the other half for the shower. It’s both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.”
“So it’s actually quite easy. Just go around your house and think of little things you can do gradually, and you’ll start noticing the difference,” Louise added. Currently, the couple takes recyclable waste to the tip, donates clothes to charity shops, and brings soft plastics and batteries to a shop that accepts them.
In 2017, the couple established No Waste Living, which initially started as a weekend stall at the local market and has since developed into a website. Louise regularly writes a newsletter for her hundreds of subscribers. They also started selling eco-friendly products, ranging from non-chemical household cleaning and washing solutions for a “less toxic home” to bamboo washing-up brushes. Louise mentioned, “I started No Waste Living because I wanted to show our achievements and lead by example.”
Although the family occasionally faces criticism, Louise remains determined. She said, “The main point of contention (争论) for people regarding new waste rules is having to drive their waste to a recycling centre, which adds to their already busy lives. However, in the long run, you will create more space in your home, save money, and spend less time dealing with garbage cans.”
( )24.How did the couple start their waste reduction journey
A.By replacing small soaps with large ones.
B.By using a small amount of bath cream.
C.By using unpackaged soap bars.
D.By recycling soft plastics and batteries.
( )25.Why did the couple found No Waste Living
A.To bring eco-products to the market.
B.To inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
C.To treat recyclable waste from the neighbourhood.
D.To answer the call of their subscribers.
( )26.Why do some people dislike new waste rules
A.They mean more work to deal with garbage.
B.They increase the cost of garbage collection.
C.They establish a set time for waste management.
D.They limit the daily amount of garbage for collection.
( )27.What is the text mainly about
A.A business-minded couple.
B.The “less poisonous home” concept.
C.The global trend in recycling.
D.A planet-friendly lifestyle.
C [2025·福建龙岩高二期中考试]
Researchers say they have translated the meaning of gestures that wild chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use to communicate. They say wild chimps communicate 19 specific messages to one another with a “vocabulary” of 66 gestures. The scientists discovered this by following and filming groups of chimps in Uganda, and examining more than 5,000 incidents of these meaningful exchanges.
Dr Catherine Hobaiter, who led the research, said that this was the only form of intentional communication to be recorded in the animal kingdom. Only humans and chimps, she said, had a system of communication where they deliberately sent a message to another group member.
“That’s what’s so amazing about chimp gestures,” she said. “They’re the only thing that looks like human language in that respect.”
Although previous research has shown that apes and monkeys can understand complex information from another animal’s call, the animals do not appear to use their voices intentionally to communicate messages. This was a significant difference between calls and gestures, Dr Hobaiter said.
Chimps will check to see if they have the attention of the animal with which they wish to communicate. In one case, a mother presents her foot to her crying baby, signaling: “Climb on me.” The youngster immediately jumps on to its mother’s back and they travel off together. “The big message from this study is that there is another species (物种) out there. That is meaningful in its communication, so that’s not unique to humans,” said Dr Hobaiter.
Dr Susanne Shultz, an evolutionary biologist from the University of Manchester, said the study was praiseworthy in seeking to enrich our knowledge of the evolution of human language. But, she added, the results were “a little disappointing”.
“The vagueness of the gesture meanings suggests either that the chimps have little to communicate, or that we are still missing a lot of the information contained in their gestures and actions,” she said. “Moreover, the meanings seem to not go beyond what other animals convey with non-verbal communication. So, it seems that the gulf remains.”
( )28.What do chimps and humans have in common according to Dr Hobaiter
A.Memorizing specific words.
B.Understanding complex information.
C.Using voices to communicate.
D.Communicating messages on purpose.
( )29.What did Dr Shultz think of the study
A.It was well designed but poorly conducted.
B.It was a good try but the findings were limited.
C.It was inspiring but the evidence was unreliable.
D.It was a failure but the methods deserved praise.
( )30.What does the underlined word “gulf” in the last paragraph mean
A.Difference. B.Conflict.
C.Balance. D.Connection.
( )31.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Chimpanzee behaviour study achieved a breakthrough
B.Chimpanzees developed specific communication skills
C.Chimpanzees: the smartest species in the animal kingdom
D.Chimpanzee language: communication gestures translated
D [2025·广东深圳高二期中]
Do you have a suit or dress in the closet that you haven’t worn for years but are reluctant to get rid of Maybe you say, “I can’t throw that away because I paid good money for it ” If you recognize this in yourself, then you are suffering from commitment to the sunk cost fallacy (谬论). It occurs when we feel that we have invested too much to quit. This psychological trap causes us to stick with a plan even if it no longer serves us and the costs clearly outweigh the benefits.
Arkes and Blumer conducted a survey showing that people are influenced by the sunk cost fallacy in their decisions. Participants imagined spending $100 on a ski trip to Michigan and $50 on Wisconsin, realizing later they were for the same weekend. They were told Wisconsin would be more enjoyable. When asked which trip to take, 54% chose Michigan despite the reasonable choice being Wisconsin, because they had made a greater initial investment.
The sunk cost fallacy takes place when we let emotions cloud our decisions. Once we’ve invested in a choice, we feel guilt or regret if we don’t follow through. We fail to realize that past costs won’t be recovered. Instead, we base decisions on past costs, ignoring present and future costs and benefits. This may be due to loss aversion (厌恶), where losses feel worse than gains. We avoid losses, making choices based on avoiding the “loss” of our past investment instead of considering the benefits gained if we don’t continue our commitment.
No one can deny the fact that we benefit a lot from perseverance. So our society loves to emphasize perseverance. Never give up! Don’t waste. But only you know the right path for you. Sometimes walking away is the hardest choice of all. You might realize a path you’re on is no longer the right one or never was. That’s a painful realization.
( )32.What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text
A.People benefit from sticking with a plan.
B.People’s consumption view has changed.
C.People refuse to give up the past commitment.
D.People’s clothes are becoming more expensive.
( )33.Why did more than half of the participants choose the trip to Michigan in the survey
A.To save more of the loss.
B.To appear more reasonable.
C. To make a greater investment.
D. To enjoy more of themselves.
( )34.When does the “sunk cost fallacy” occur
A.When we don’t follow through our choices.
B.When we don’t continue our commitment.
C.When we stop feeling guilty and regretful.
D.When we make decisions based on past costs emotionally.
( )35.What is the author’s attitude towards “perseverance”
A.Favourable. B.Dismissive.
C.Objective. D.Unclear.
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。
Reading body language, or non-verbal cues, is a way to infer things about people you see around you or have interactions with. When you know how to do it, reading body language can tell you a lot about someone’s feelings, mental state, or what they really mean when they’re speaking. 36.
Get to know a person’s “baseline” behaviour. 37. Knowing how they usually act can help you recognize when they’re behaving unusually so you can investigate if something’s wrong. If a guy you know usually keeps his hands to himself, but keeps finding reasons to touch you, it might mean that you are special to him.
38. People are diverse. Cultural norms and developmental disabilities can influence someone’s body language. For instance, if you assume that people who avoid eye contact are always untrustworthy, you’re going to misjudge a lot of innocent people.
Pay attention to multiple cues before you jump to conclusions. It’s easy to misread small things. 39. It’s especially important to be cautious before accusing someone of lying or cheating. If you’re wrong, you may fail to build good relationships with others and hurt their feelings, so don’t rush into it.
Don’t be afraid to ask people what’s up. Asking questions can help you understand them and can even bring you closer. 40. Here is an example of things you could say: “Hey, I’m getting the impression that you might be avoiding Pat. Am I mixed up, or is he bothering you I could make an excuse for us to go home.”
A.So look for more than one cue.
B.Understand the significance of making eye contact.
C.Invite people to tell you what’s going on with them.
D.Everyone has their own unique habits.
E.That’s why we’ve brought our best proposals to help.
F.It enables you to have a better mood.
G.Know that body language isn’t quite universal.
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)
[2025·四川成都七中高二期中考试]
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 had always been warmly praised for my basketball shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was 41 in his hometown.
To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to 42 the coach with my shooting ability. But it turned out that the team was 43 full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to 44 on defence. Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn’t expect the 45 was to make all the difference to me later.
One day, when we were 46 a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the 47 to guard our court. Though feeling a bit 48 , I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the defence role.
Then near the end of the game, in a(n) 49 to widen the score gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious 50 . He asked me to organize an attack. Running to the centre of the court, I 51 the ball. It was a 52 three-point play and the championship was ours.
Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to 53 the importance of teamwork. Just as Milwaukee said, “ 54 teams maybe have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets his own 55 .”
( )41.A.confident B.excellent
C.famous D.inexpert
( )42.A.show B.provide
C.impress D.depress
( )43.A.naturally B.already
C.powerfully D.officially
( )44.A.focus B.call
C.wait D.rely
( )45.A.decision B.approach
C.comment D.solution
( )46.A.checking in B.packing up
C.applying for D.preparing for
( )47.A.partner B.credit
C.responsibility D.movement
( )48.A.disappointed B.satisfied
C.awkward D.cheerful
( )49.A.goal B.order
C.effort D.exchange
( )50.A.lecture B.opportunity
C.request D.strategy
( )51.A.kicked B.held
C.caught D.shot
( )52.A.key B.suitable
C.typical D.informal
( )53.A.explore B.realize
C.organize D.view
( )54.A.Formal B.Professional
C.Poor D.Best
( )55.A.present B.improvement
C.power D.honour
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2025·河北张家口高二期中考试]
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。
The recent opening of a new exhibition building at the Sanxingdui Museum, in Guanghan, Sichuan Province, made the place an instant tourist hot spot. The bronze heads, golden masks, holy trees and various statues reveal the mysterious faces of a culture 56. (date) back more than 3,000 years.
For those who cannot make it to Guanghan, 57. the extensive site of Sanxingdui is located, an immersive exhibition 58. (equip) with digital technology, titled “Hello Sanxingdui”, offers an alternative means to be amazed by the greatness of this Bronze Age culture. It is running at the Longfu Art Museum in Beijing until Feb. 29.
It provides a time-travel experience for both an educational and 59. (art) appeal. The journey begins with a brief timeline of texts, photos and videos, showing how Sanxingdui was first discovered in the 1920s, when objects 60. (find) by farmers digging an irrigation ditch (灌溉渠), and it highlights the important moments in the past century’s ongoing archaeological efforts 61. (reveal) the secrets surrounding Sanxingdui.
On show are life-size reproductions of dozens of astonishing artifacts, such 62. 2.6-metre bronze statues, 3.8-metre-wide bronze masks and “the holy tree” standing nearly 4 metres.
63. (image) of these objects found at Sanxingdui and their patterns have been digitized, animated and projected on screens, leading the audience into 64. ancient kingdom of Shu, a civilization that thrived (兴盛) for centuries in the southwest during the Zhou Dynasty, and disappeared 65. (sudden), leaving many myths and legends.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
[2025·湖南长沙一中高二月考]
假定你是李华,上周你体验了学校开设的中国书法(calligraphy)课,你的留学生朋友John对此很感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件,介绍以下内容:
1.课程目的;
2.课程内容;
3.感悟与收获。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear John,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2025·浙江北斗星盟高二月考]
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。
I’d just returned from a beautiful fall early-morning walk with my dog. At the front door, I dug around in my pockets for the keys. When I discovered I didn’t have them, I decided to return to the paths we’d taken.
I spent an hour looking, brushing aside tall grasses, but the keys remained lost. I was beginning to get upset as I thought of the consequences of losing them, so I continued to retrace our steps, but it was all in vain.
At home again, I pulled the backup key from its hiding place, let myself in the house, and fell on the couch in exhaustion. I began to take key inventory (盘点). The house key wasn’t that important as I had an extra. The mail key was a big deal because getting a new one takes a lot of time. I had a spare car key, but it was unstable, and the key fob would be expensive to replace. But the iron heart made by my grandson was precious beyond measure. Just thinking of it being gone forever made tears come to my eyes.
For some reason I will never understand, I didn’t begin the various tasks involved in getting replacements. Instead, I continued with the day.
That night, it turned colder and we had a snow flurry. I enjoyed a comfort-food dinner, played soft music, and settled into a peaceful evening.
It was peaceful until I heard the horrific screech (尖叫) of my car alarm blasting from the garage. I rushed to the car, inserted the unstable key in the door and finally opened it, and then wiggled it in the ignition (点火装置) until the alarm stopped. I felt red-faced as I imagined my next-door neighbours being startled and annoyed.
I went back in the house but it started again. I turned it off, went back inside, and the alarm blasted again. I repeated the process.
注意:续写词数应为 150 个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Back in the house, I waited, but the next sound was the front doorbell.
Paragraph 2:
I took the keys in my grateful hands, amazed by such a clever neighbour.
