单元素养测评卷(五)
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: The weather forecast said it was going to be sunny this afternoon.
M: I knew it wouldn’t. It was so windy this morning. And now we’ll have to wait until the shower stops.
Text 2
W: Hi, Andy. I didn’t see you in Professor Smith’s class yesterday. What happened
M: Well, I had a headache. So, I called him and asked for sick leave.
Text 3
M: How much time has passed since we started talking
W: It’s been only 10 minutes.
M: So right now it should be 3:10 pm.
W: Correct.
Text 4
W: I’m planning on getting a part-time job to get some working experience.
M: Well, my company needs a part-time assistant. Do you want to check it out
W: Sure. Thank you so much.
Text 5
M: Do you still need the junk on the shelf If not, I’ll toss it out.
W: Who are you to call it junk It’s my life! I discovered it in a convenience store beside the bookshop.
Text 6
M: What do you take for a bad cold, Jill
W: Well, I don’t like to take those cold medicines. They put me to sleep. I bought this last time I had a cold.
M: Whoa, what is that Is it the root of a plant
W: Yes. It’s called ginseng.
M: It looks kind of strange.
W: Yeah, but it really works. A Korean woman told me to try it. You should try it, too!
M: Well, I’ll think about it.
Text 7
W: So what are you going to do for the coming summer holiday
M: I think I’m going to continue playing soccer.
W: How are you going to do that School is over.
M: My P.E. teacher suggested I join a club team so I can improve for next year. The team is coached by a professional player.
W: Cool! I’m going to join a swim club. My father wants me to try rock climbing, but I think it’s too dangerous.
M: Well, it might be fun, and it shouldn’t take up too much of your time.
W: But rock climbing is an individual sport. I like swimming because it allows me to make new friends.
M: Hey! Why don’t you join the soccer club with me You can meet people and get into shape.
W: Sounds fun!
Text 8
M: Hi, Sara. I heard that you are organising a campaign on the 28th April on the occasion of Earth Day.
W: Yes. We call it “the green campaign”.
M: Oh, the green! I guess this campaign is related to environment.
W: Yes, of course. All participants in the campaign will wear green because we want to tell people about the bad effects of pollution.
M: That seems great! Can you give me more details about your campaign
W: Sure. The first day we will collect all the garbage at school. The following day we’ll plant some trees. Then we will hang some posters on the school board.
M: Interesting! I’d like to help you in your campaign. I have an idea.
W: Yes, go ahead. What’s it
M: We may ask our teachers to help us in our campaign by not bringing their cars to school.
W: It’s a good idea.
M: Also we may paint some paper, bottles and lamps and use them as decorations for our classrooms. I’ll invite George to join us. He’s ready to help, you know.
W: Wow! How great, Peter! Thank you so much for your help.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 9
M: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get downtown I just moved here.
W: Sure. You need to stay on the blue line for two stops, and then change to the red line.
M: Thank you. My name is Franco. It’s nice to meet you.
W: Nice to meet you, too, Franco. My name is Emily. Are you from Spain
M: Actually, I am from Italy. I just moved to America last week.
W: What are you going downtown for Do you have family here
M: I don’t know anyone. I just want to see the city and learn how to take public transportation here.
W: Oh. Well, the bus system isn’t great. There are long lines, and traffic is bad. It’s a good thing you take the subway.
M: Good to know. Well, thank you for your help, Emily.
W: Not at all. I’ll have to get a taxi to the stadium. There is a basketball game tonight.
M: Wow, I’ve never been to a basketball game before. It must be interesting. Have a good night.
W: Thank you. Bye.
Text 10
M: Hello, I’m Maxim Vengerov, and I’m very happy to share with you my connection with Open Tchaikovsky Competition. It was June 1986 when I came to Moscow to participate in Open Tchaikovsky Competition at the age of 10 from Chelyabinsk. This was actually the turning point of my life. Then I attended a world music festival in Berlin. And it was interesting to say that a kid made his breakthrough already at the age of 10. And that was me. Now as a judge of the competition, I can see clearly the huge challenges facing the musicians in the competition. Where else can you see young players playing within ten days classical works and Russian traditional music before coming to the final stage As a musician, it’s important to give maximum attention and time to your own reflections of your own feelings. So, what I’m really looking for in the competition is to meet someone who can touch me musically. I want to see the seed, at least the seed of the great tree that can grow. I would go for this violinist. I would go for this musician.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Discover the Burgh的日历的功能、对活动的要求和价格。
21.C 细节理解题。由文章第二段“We love sharing the best events with our readers, and every day Discover the Burgh receives thousands of visitors looking for the best things to see, do, eat, and experience in the region. In 2023, we launched an event calendar to feature the best events going on in the city to help promote experiences beyond those that we have personally reviewed since founding this site.”可知,Discover the Burgh的日历主要是为了推广当地的活动。故选C。
22.A 细节理解题。由文章Requirements部分中“All events must take place within about 90 minutes of downtown Pittsburgh by car.”(所有活动必须在距离匹兹堡市中心约90分钟车程范围内的地方举行。)可知,活动必须在匹兹堡区域内。故选A。
23.B 细节理解题。根据文章中Pricing部分中“One event: $50 per listing.”(单个活动:每个列表50美元。)和“Three or more events: 20% off per listing.”(三个或以上活动:每个列表享有20%折扣。)可知,在日历上列出四个活动要花[50*4*(1-20%)=]160美元。故选B。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲的是作者过去喜欢与人争论对错,这种行为给家庭关系带来了紧张,但作者在与孙女的游戏中受到启发,意识到真正重要的是亲情和共享的时刻,而非争论胜负。
24.D 细节理解题。根据第一段“From what colour to paint the kitchen to the origin of a famous quote, or even something as small as what to have for dinner, I loved to argue about what was right.”(从厨房该涂什么颜色到一句名言的出处,甚至是晚餐吃什么这样的小事,我都喜欢争论什么是对的。)可知,过去的作者喜欢争论对错。故选D。
25.B 推理判断题。根据第二段“This habit had often caused trouble in my family. There were moments when my marriage became tense and my kids grew distant.”(这个习惯经常给我的家庭带来麻烦。有时候,我的婚姻变得紧张,我的孩子们变得疏远。)和“Even small disagreements had the potential to blow up.”(即使是很小的分歧也有爆发的可能。)可知,周围的人对作者的习惯感到生气。故选B。
26.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right; we were there to enjoy ourselves. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared.”(她的话中有些东西确实击中了要害。我们的存在不是为了证明自己是对的;我们的存在是为了玩得很开心。真正重要的是我们之间的关系和我们分享的时刻。)可知,作者在和孙女玩了一场游戏之后开始反思自己的行为。故选B。
27.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段“What I could never have anticipated was just how much my overall happiness would improve by simply listening calmly to others without interrupting.”(我从未预料到的是,仅仅通过冷静地倾听他人而不打断,我的整体幸福感会提升这么多。)可知,从作者的经历中我们可以推断出倾听可以使我们与他人和谐相处。故选D。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何通过进行心智挑战任务来让老年人保持心智敏锐。
28.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Those people were followed for eight years through phone interviews and self-reported surveys as part of the larger Health and Retirement Study project.”可知,参与者需通过电话访谈和自我报告式调查来汇报情况,结合第三段对参与者参与CSLAs情况进行分级可推断出,参与者要报告自己参与某些活动的情况。故选B。
29.A 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“‘In short, the high-level participation group showed higher cognitive function levels during the study period and maintained a similar level of cognitive functions compared to the other groups,’ says Jun Hyoung Kim, an associate professor of health behaviour at Texas A&M University.”(得克萨斯农工大学健康行为学副教授Jun Hyoung Kim表示:“简而言之,在研究期间,高参与度组展现出更高的认知功能水平,与其他组相比,他们保持着相似的认知功能水平。”)以及第五段“Based on standard cognitive tests, those in the high group did better than the middle group, and the middle group did better than the low group to a significant level.”(基于标准认知测试,高参与度组的表现显著优于中参与度组,而中参与度组又显著优于低参与度组。)可知,参与CSLAs越频繁,对认知功能的提升效果越好,即参与越多越好。故选A。
30.B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Since slight cognitive impairment often goes before conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia (痴呆), this research could contribute to exploring treatments that prevent more serious cognitive losses.”可知,轻微认知障碍往往是阿尔茨海默氏病和痴呆等病症的前期表现,该研究可能有助于探索预防更严重认知能力丧失的治疗方法,即可能有助于开发预防痴呆的方法。故选B。
31.C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“How can we keep our minds nice and sharp as we get older Mentally challenging tasks like playing games, solving puzzles, and reading books could all be beneficial in this regard, according to a new study.”以及全文内容可知,文章开篇提出“如何在变老时保持思维敏锐”,接着通过研究表明玩游戏、解谜、读书等具有心理挑战性的任务(即 CSLAs)对保持认知功能有帮助,减缓认知衰退。选项C“Keeping mentally sharp: the role of challenging tasks”(保持思维敏锐:具有挑战性的任务的作用)准确概括了文章主旨,适合作为标题。故选C。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。本文讨论了人工智能在人类社会中的角色和带来的挑战。虽然一些人担心人工智能可能会取代人类的工作,但作者认为,人类创造了人工智能,并且在人工智能的进展、功能和未来方向上拥有决定性的作用。同时,作者也强调了适应新工业革命的必要性,相信人类可以适应新形势,创造新的就业形式。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some people see AI as the ultimate cure for society’s most fundamental problems, while others fear that AI will overtake human intelligence. These two views are based on the assumption that AI is better and smarter than humanity and may ultimately replace human decision-making.”可知,一些人担心人工智能将超越人类的智慧,这是基于他们认为人工智能比人类更好、更聪明,最终可能取代人类决策的假设。故选A项。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“More importantly, related laws and regulations must ensure that AI will benefit society and prevent it from threatening human life.”可知,我们可以通过相关法律法规确保人工智能造福社会,防止其威胁人类生命。故选C项。
34.B 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的内容“This, like previous ones, which introduced changes that had been unimaginable before, will certainly affect human employment.”可知,人工智能驱动的新工业革命就像以前一样会带来无法想象的变化,一定会影响到人类的就业,因此人工智能驱动的新工业革命是不可避免的。故画线词与B选项unavoidable(不可避免的)为同义词。故选B项。
35.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Therefore, it’s unnecessary to worry AI will replace our jobs. While technology advances at a rapid pace, what we need to do is welcome the AI era rather than block its unfolding for fear of the unknown.”可知,作者建议对于人工智能时代的到来,不要因为害怕而去阻止它,而是应该欢迎人工智能时代的到来,即积极地对待它。故选B项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了《凌晨五点俱乐部》这本书给作者带来的影响。
36.E 根据上文“My morning routine has looked very different over the years. As a freelancer (自由职业者), I don’t have a set time I need to wake up. So, it’s easy to sleep in until 10 am, then pull my laptop into bed and start work the moment I open my eyes.”以及第二段“I had yet to find the morning routine that worked for me until I saw The 5 AM Club and decided to see what it was about.”可知,本句与上文构成转折,指出作者想要让自己变得更好,找到更适合自己的早晨惯例,E选项“但我想成为最快乐、最健康、最富有生产力的自己。”符合语境,故选E项。
37.C 根据上文“I had yet to find the morning routine that worked for me until I saw The 5 AM Club and decided to see what it was about.”可知,本句承接上文,介绍《凌晨五点俱乐部》这本书的情况。C选项“这本书是微软顾问罗宾·夏尔马的畅销书。”符合语境,故选C项。
38.F 根据后文“I set my alarm for a painfully early 5 am to see whether it’s worth the reputation.”可知,后文提到作者将闹钟定在了令人痛苦的凌晨5点,想看看它是否值得这份名誉,说明一开始作者并没有相信这本书的内容。F选项“一开始,我对这本书没有信心,因为我已经习惯了以前的早晨惯例。”符合语境,故选F项。
39.D 根据上文“On my first morning, I got all the wisdom found in Sharma’s book and felt ready to apply it to my own life. 20 minutes of exercise warmed my body up, distracting me away from social media or TV series. After 20 minutes of reflection, I worked out a daily to-do list.”以及后文“Getting up at 5 am helped me focus on the things that mattered to me most. One hour a day doesn’t sound like much when you want to improve a skill, especially when you only spend 20 minutes of that hour reading and learning.”可知,上文提到作者列出每天要做的事情,本句承接上文,说明这一习惯的好处。D选项“据说这种习惯能改善你的效率、健康和幸福感。”符合语境,故选D项。
40.B 根据后文“If you aim to improve a skill by just 1% each day, over a year, these days will pile up and you’ll have improved by more than 300%.”可知,后文提到每天提高1%的技能,最后能累积到300%以上,说明进步可以累积起来,B选项中add up对应后文pile up。B选项“但是夏尔马认为每天少量的进步可以累积起来。”符合语境,故选B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有幸参加了一个暑假教师创意团队项目,感受到了不曾感受到的在旅行中了解新事物的快乐,从此有时间就会去游览不同的地方的故事。
41.A 根据下文“…for transportation, accommodations and meals.”可知,交通费、住宿费和餐费都是要花钱的。故选A。money钱;security安全;respect尊敬;experience经历。
42.B 根据上文“…transportation, accommodations and meals.”可知,交通费、住宿费和餐费都是必须要支付的,空格处意为“必要的”。故选B。efficient效率高的;necessary必要的;potential潜在的;convenient方便的。
43.D 根据下文“…being at all the places…”可知,作者是想象自己真的到了那些只在书中读到过的地方,空格处意为“的确,真的”。故选D。barely几乎不;gradually逐渐地;normally通常,平常;actually的确,真的。
44.D 根据上文brochure和下文“…a teacher creativity fellowship (团队) programme…”可知,小册子为那个项目打广告,也就是搞宣传。故选D。seek寻找;warn警告;detect测出;advertise打广告。
45.C 根据下文“…for continuing our teaching career.”可知,这个项目是为需要一种新的激情来继续教学生涯的老师准备的。故选C。rare稀有的;mild温和的;new新的;limited有限的。
46.D 根据下文“One of the examples…travelling to domestic (国内的) locations to study literature and history.”可知,后文的内容是作者读了项目宣传的内容之后发现的。故选D。conclusion结论;structure结构;feature特点;content内容。
47.A 根据上文“One of the examples…”可知,其中一个例子提到了去国内的地方学习文学和历史。故选A。mention提到;oppose反对;repeat重复;resist抵抗。
48.B 根据下文“…reality hit me.”可知,作者之前没有指望自己会成功。故选B。plot情节;success成功;delay延误;hesitation犹豫。
49.C 根据下文“…I learned I was one of eighty…from hundreds of applicants.”可知,作者是把自己的申请寄出去了。故选C。essay文章; draft草稿; application申请; bill账单。
50.C 根据上文“…I was one of eighty…”和下文“…from hundreds of applicants.”可知,作者在数百名申请者中被选了出来。故选C。investigate调查;remove去除;select挑选;adjust调整。
51.A 根据上文“…I learned I was one of eighty…from hundreds of applicants.”可知,作者被选中了,所以很高兴,脸上带着微笑。故选A。smile微笑;tear眼泪;anxiety担心;concern担心,忧虑。
52.A 根据下文“…packing and booking hotels near the sites I wished to visit.”可知,作者开始收拾行李和预订酒店。故选A。set about开始;call on拜访;bring about引起,导致;insist on坚持。
53.A 根据下文“…continued using all I learned in my long teaching career.”可知,作者完成了自己的冒险。故选A。finish完成;cease停止;switch转换;prohibit禁止。
54.B 根据下文“…given lectures about my fellowship…”可知,作者去一些不熟悉的地方。故选B。abnormal不正常的;unfamiliar不熟悉的;instant立即的;unavailable不可获得的。
55.C 根据上文my adventure可知,作者把参加此次旅行看作冒险,所以是一次勇敢的尝试。故选C。escape逃跑;encounter遭遇;attempt尝试;appointment约会,约定。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了京剧的两个显著特征(脸谱和服装)的相关信息。
56.characteristics 考查名词复数。characteristic为可数名词,且由空前 two可知,应用名词复数作表语。故填characteristics。
57.representing 考查非谓语。主语black faces与represent之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语。故填representing。
58.which/that 考查定语从句。此处是定语从句,先行词指物,在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which或者that引导。故填which/that。
59.with 考查介词。表示“具有”,应填介词with,与后面名词构成介词短语,在本句中作定语。故填with。
60.bears 考查动词时态和主谓一致。主语the makeup of doubtful characters为第三人称单数形式,与bear为主动关系,且这里时态应用一般现在时表客观情况。故填bears。
61.are based 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。这里考查谓语动词,主语costumes of Peking Opera 为复数形式,与base为被动关系,且这里时态应用一般现在时表客观情况。故填are based。
62.occupation 考查名词。此处用名词occupation,与rank和lifestyle并列。故填occupation。
63.made 考查非谓语。costumes与make之间为被动关系,应用过去分词作定语。故填made。
64.truly 考查副词。此处用副词truly,与and后的undoubtedly并列,在本句中作状语,修饰形容词最高级。故填truly。
65.the 考查冠词。用定冠词the,表示特指。故填the。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Owen,
I can’t wait to share with you the exciting news that I won the first place in the English speech contest themed “Artificial Intelligence Changes Our Life” held by our school last Saturday.
I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to you. You assisted me in organizing my thoughts and ideas, practised with me patiently and corrected my grammar mistakes carefully. It was your patient instruction that made my speech so appealing. Not only did this speech impress students with the knowledge of artificial intelligence but it also aroused their interest in science and technology.
In addition, the winter vacation is approaching. I sincerely invite you to come to China.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开。短文讲述作者最初因为落选辩论队受到了打击,但在母亲的鼓励下,她选择利用这次挫折作为提升自我的机会,通过参加辩论研讨和自我练习来改进自己的技能。最终,机会再次来临,她用充足的准备和信心证明了自己,最终成功加入辩论队。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①根据第一段首句“我盯着妈妈,急切地听着。”可知,第一段可描写母亲分享了自己的失败和失望的故事,以及她如何将它们转化为成长的机会,同时也描写了作者努力的过程。
②根据第二段首句“3个月后第二次机会来临时,我成功了。”可知,第二段可描写机会再次来临时,作者基于之前的准备,成功加入了辩论队以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索:母亲分享了自己的故事—作者的努力—加入辩论队—作者感悟。
One possible version:
I stared at Mum and listened eagerly. She shared her own stories of failure and disappointment and how she turned them into opportunities for growth. “Every rejection is a lesson,” she said. Under her guidance, it took me the next three months to improve my skills. I practised debates, read extensively to stay updated on current events, and sought feedback from teachers and peers. I even started a debate club after school to gain more experience.
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later. When the team needed an extra member for an upcoming tournament, they considered my dedication and improvement. This time, I was ready, whose performance in the tryouts was confident and well-prepared. Joining the team was a sweet victory, but the real win was in the perseverance I had built and the lessons I had learned along the way. My mother’s wisdom had led me through a tough time, and I was grateful for the journey that had made me a better debater and a stronger person.单元素养测评卷(五)
Unit 5
(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’s the weather like now
A.Rainy. B.Windy. C.Sunny.
( )2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates. B.Teacher and student.
C.Doctor and patient.
( )3.When did the speakers start talking
A.At 2:50. B.At 3:00. C.At 3:10.
( )4.Why will the woman do a part-time job
A.To support the man’s company.
B.To prepare for her future career.
C.To earn some money for her fee.
( )5.Where does the conversation take place
A.On the playground. B.In the girl’s room.
C.At a bookshop.
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 woman dislike the cold medicines
A.They don’t work. B.They taste strange.
C.They put her to sleep.
( )7.What does the woman advise the man to do
A.Try the plant. B.Sleep more.
C.Eat cold medicines.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What are the speakers talking about
A.Plans for the summer holiday.
B.Activities at school.
C.Dangerous sports.
( )9.Who will be the man’s soccer coach
A.His father. B.His teacher.
C.A professional player.
( )10.What does the woman think of swimming
A.It will help her get into shape.
B.It’s a good way to make friends.
C.It takes up too much of her time.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.What is the aim of the campaign
A.To remind people of Earth Day.
B.To encourage people to reduce garbage.
C.To warn people of the bad effects of pollution.
( )12.What will be the task on the second day
A.Planting trees. B.Designing posters.
C.Collecting garbage.
( )13.What does the man expect the teachers to do
A.Paint paper. B.Stop driving cars.
C.Decorate classrooms.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Where is the man from
A.Italy. B.America. C.Spain.
( )15.What is the man planning to do
A.Visit his family. B.Explore the city.
C.Go to a basketball game.
( )16.How will the woman get to the stadium
A.By subway. B.By bus. C.By taxi.
( )17.What’s the relationship between the speakers
A.Friends. B.Strangers. C.Teammates.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986
A.In Moscow. B.In Chelyabinsk. C.In Berlin.
( )19.What does Maxim say about the competition he attended at 10
A.It inspired many young musicians.
B.It was the music event of his dreams.
C.It was a life-changing experience.
( )20.Which kind of music are the young players required to play
A.Rock music. B.Pop music. C.Classical music.
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·山东烟台高二期中]
Submit a local event to Discover the Burgh’s calendar
Do you want to host an event in the Pittsburgh and get the word out to readers of Discover the Burgh Our calendar is for you!
We love sharing the best events with our readers, and every day Discover the Burgh receives thousands of visitors looking for the best things to see, do, eat, and experience in the region. In 2023, we launched an event calendar to feature the best events going on in the city to help promote experiences beyond those that we have personally reviewed since founding this site.
Here come requirements and pricing for hosting an event on our calendar below.
Requirements
Events must fall into the type of “things to do in Pittsburgh”.
Our calendar is designed to get readers to your event page over listing every pertinent (相关的) event detail.
Information that is shared should include the event name, date, location and a photo.
All events must take place within about 90 minutes of downtown Pittsburgh by car.
Submit (提交) an event
It’s recommended to submit events at least 30 days before the start date to increase views. Events submitted with less than 72 hours before the start time may be declined.
Get in touch about submitting an event on Discover the Burgh’s event calendar by sending an e-mail to dtbcalendar@.
Pricing
To cover our time and marketing, we charge shares of an event on Discover the Burgh’s social media channels. Our pricing is as follows:
One event: $50 per listing.
Three or more events: 20% off per listing.
( )21.What’s the primary purpose of the Discover the Burgh’s calendar
A.To develop tourism.
B.To offer job opportunities.
C.To promote local activities.
D.To showcase Pittsburgh’s history.
( )22.What’s required for an event to be included on the calendar
A.It must be held in Pittsburgh.
B.It must involve job application.
C.It must come with positive contents.
D.It must be submitted 30 days in advance.
( )23.How much does it cost to list four events on the calendar
A.$120. B.$160.
C.$200. D.$240.
B
From what colour to paint the kitchen to the origin of a famous quote, or even something as small as what to have for dinner, I loved to argue about what was right. Day or night, I was ready to argue with whoever was unlucky enough to strike up a conversation with me. My challengers included my children, my wife, friends and even strangers.
This habit had often caused trouble in my family. There were moments when my marriage became tense and my kids grew distant. The longest fight I had was with my parents, and it dragged on for nearly a year. Even small disagreements had the potential to blow up.
One afternoon, I was playing a board game with my granddaughter when she made a move that broke the rules. I corrected her, but she ended up making the same mistake again. I read the rules out loud and asked if she got it this time. She smiled at me and shook her head. “Grandpa, why are you so hyped (激动的) ” she asked. “It’s just a game. We’re here to have fun, aren’t we ”
Something about her words really hit home. We weren’t there to be right; we were there to enjoy ourselves. What truly mattered was our bond and the moments we shared.
My drive to win hadn’t really been about seeking the truth, but about showing I was better than everyone else. I wanted people to see me as the most capable person in the room. What I came to realize was that my behaviour was having the opposite effect. I was gaining no respect or appreciation by doing this.
And the more I practised, the better I mastered the art of keeping quiet. What I could never have anticipated was just how much my overall happiness would improve by simply listening calmly to others without interrupting. It taught me a newfound tolerance of difference. When I don’t agree with someone, a neutral response such as “Who knows Maybe.” can work, too.
( )24.What can we say about the author in the past
A.He disliked socializing with others.
B.He often drew lessons from discussions.
C.He was very defensive about his weakness.
D.He was fond of arguing over right and wrong.
( )25.What’s the surrounding people’s attitude towards the author’s habit
A.Unconcerned. B.Annoyed.
C.Supportive. D.Tolerant.
( )26.What happened to the author after a game with his granddaughter
A.He stopped seeking the truth.
B.He began to reflect on his behaviour.
C.He lost interest in playing any games.
D.He became more unforgiving afterwards.
( )27.What can we infer from the author’s experience
A.Facts speak louder than words.
B.Winning turns out all that counts.
C.Arguing strengthens emotional bonds.
D.Listening creates harmony with others.
C [2025·安徽部分学校高二联考]
How can we keep our minds nice and sharp as we get older Mentally challenging tasks like playing games, solving puzzles, and reading books could all be beneficial in this regard, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Southern Mississippi, Texas A&M University, and Indiana University looked at records of 5,932 people aged 50 or above in 2012, with slight cognitive impairment (认知障碍). Those people were followed for eight years through phone interviews and self-reported surveys as part of the larger Health and Retirement Study project.
Based on the data collected, the researchers graded the participants as Low, Middle, or High in terms of how often they got involved in cognitively stimulating leisure activities, or CSLAs—activities including reading, writing, playing games such as chess, doing crossword puzzles, and taking part in hobbies.
One of the tests looked at the reduction in memory scores. “In short, the high-level participation group showed higher cognitive function levels during the study period and maintained a similar level of cognitive functions compared to the other groups,” says Jun Hyoung Kim, an associate professor of health behaviour at Texas A&M University.
The benefits of high levels of involvement in CSLAs were in agreement with memory, attention, and cognitive processing speed, the researchers report. Based on standard cognitive tests, those in the high group did better than the middle group, and the middle group did better than the low group to a significant level.
While cognitive decline was obvious in all three groups over the study period, the decline was slower in the high participation group. That suggests regular activities that keep the mind sharp can fight the effects of aging—at least in people who have already been living with slight cognitive impairment.
“These findings suggest that positive lifestyle interventions (干预), a non-medical treatment, have an important role in promoting cognitive function and in the prevention of cognitive decline in aging or older adults with slight cognitive impairment,” says one researcher. Since slight cognitive impairment often goes before conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia (痴呆), this research could contribute to exploring treatments that prevent more serious cognitive losses.
( )28.What were the participants asked to do during the research
A.Match themselves with the proper group.
B.Report their involvement in certain activities.
C.Receive medical treatments for cognitive impairment.
D.Complete specially designed cognitive tests regularly.
( )29.What does the study find about involvement in CSLAs
A.The more, the better.
B.Better late than never.
C.Fail to plan, plan to fail.
D.Competition benefits both parties.
( )30.What’s the significance of the research
A.It can show that cognitive decline is unavoidable.
B.It may help in developing methods to prevent dementia.
C.It suggests that CSLAs are only effective for a short period.
D.It proves that slight cognitive impairment always leads to Alzheimer’s.
( )31.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The importance of cognitive tests in aging
B.Non-medical treatments for cognitive impairment
C.Keeping mentally sharp: the role of challenging tasks
D.Cognitive decline in older adults: a trend that can’t be stopped
D [2025·江苏无锡江阴六校高二期中联考]
Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace my job This is a question that many people think about these days. At present, the application of AI robotics in professional fields, as well as ChatGPT’s abilities to write essays, solve complex problems and more, have heightened moral concerns.
Some people see AI as the ultimate cure for society’s most fundamental problems, while others fear that AI will overtake human intelligence. These two views are based on the assumption that AI is better and smarter than humanity and may ultimately replace human decision-making. But given the fact that technology is the product of human civilization, the challenge from AI is something we have created for ourselves as we keep pushing our own boundaries. In other words, AI’s progress, functions and future direction are all determined by the human brain.
Before AI becomes a threat to humanity, the international community should reach an agreement on the role it is to play. More importantly, related laws and regulations must ensure that AI will benefit society and prevent it from threatening human life. Robots, for example, are believed to develop emotional intelligence sometime, which enables them to recognize, understand and express emotions in a way that is similar to humans, but we must avoid AI copying human emotions. Without legal restrictions, AI may become a social disaster.
The AI-driven new industrial revolution is irreversible. This, like previous ones, which introduced changes that had been unimaginable before, will certainly affect human employment. But it always turned out that humanity was able to adapt to each industrial revolution and create new forms of employment. Therefore, it’s unnecessary to worry AI will replace our jobs. While technology advances at a rapid pace, what we need to do is welcome the AI era rather than block its unfolding for fear of the unknown.
( )32.Why are some people concerned about AI
A.It may outsmart humans.
B.It has led to social problems.
C.It has been applied widely.
D.It is the product of humanity.
( )33.How can we prevent AI’s potential threat
A.By stirring emotions. B.By blocking functions.
C.By setting restrictions. D.By changing regulations.
( )34.What does the underlined word “irreversible” in the last paragraph mean
A.Undesirable. B.Unavoidable.
C.Unpredictable. D.Unbelievable.
( )35.What does the writer suggest readers do with the coming of the AI era
A.Accept it passively. B.Deal with it positively.
C.Respond to it randomly. D.Defend it unconditionally.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2025·湖北华中师大一附中高二期中检测]
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。
My morning routine has looked very different over the years. As a freelancer (自由职业者), I don’t have a set time I need to wake up. So, it’s easy to sleep in until 10 am, then pull my laptop into bed and start work the moment I open my eyes. 36.
I had yet to find the morning routine that worked for me until I saw The 5 am Club and decided to see what it was about. 37. The core message is his advice to wake up at 5 am following his 20/20/20 rule. That is: spend the first hour of your day doing 20 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes of reflection, and 20 minutes of learning.
38. I set my alarm for a painfully early 5 am to see whether it’s worth the reputation.
On my first morning, I got all the wisdom found in Sharma’s book and felt ready to apply it to my own life. 20 minutes of exercise warmed my body up, distracting me away from social media or TV series. After 20 minutes of reflection, I worked out a daily to-do list. 39. Getting up at 5 am helped me focus on the things that mattered to me most. One hour a day doesn’t sound like much when you want to improve a skill, especially when you only spend 20 minutes of that hour reading and learning. 40. If you aim to improve a skill by just 1% each day, over a year, these days will pile up and you’ll have improved by more than 300%.
Of course, you can customize the routine to suit your life and goals. The point is that you persist in getting up early and spending an hour bettering yourself each day.
A.We all have a limited mental capacity.
B.But Sharma argues that a small amount of daily progress can add up.
C.The book is the bestseller by Robin Sharma, an advisor of Microsoft.
D.The routine is said to transform your productivity, health, and well-being.
E.But I want to be the happiest, healthiest, most productive version of myself.
F.At first, I didn’t have faith in the book for I was used to my old morning routine.
G.We may have the intention to read a chapter of a personal development book each day.
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·浙江六校联盟高二期中联考]
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 didn’t possess (拥有) any of that pioneer spirit of exploring the unknown. Besides, the long journey would take 41 for transportation, accommodations and meals. Unless someone paid for all those 42 items, that road trip wasn’t happening anytime soon. But I always imagined 43 being at all the places I had only read about in books.
One day, I noticed a brochure 44 a teacher creativity fellowship (团队) programme for the summer. This fellowship was for teachers like me who had taught for a number of years and needed a 45 passion for continuing our teaching career. I read over the 46 of the programme. One of the examples 47 travelling to domestic (国内的) locations to study literature and history.
Not expecting any 48 , I went ahead and mailed my 49 . Then, reality hit me. Two months later, I learned I was one of eighty 50 from hundreds of applicants.
With a(n) 51 on the outside and fear on the inside, I 52 packing and booking hotels near the sites I wished to visit. I started on my travels the next morning with a new purpose in each step.
Yes, I 53 my adventure and continued using all I learned in my long teaching career. Ever since that trip, I have travelled to 54 locations and given lectures about my fellowship and my life has changed due to a brave 55 .
( )41.A.money B.security
C.respect D.experience
( )42.A.efficient B.necessary
C.potential D.convenient
( )43.A.barely B.gradually
C.normally D.actually
( )44.A.seeking B.warning
C.detecting D.advertising
( )45.A.rare B.mild
C.new D.limited
( )46.A.conclusion B.structure
C.feature D.content
( )47.A.mentioned B.opposed
C.repeated D.resisted
( )48.A.plot B.success
C.delay D.hesitation
( )49.A.essay B.draft
C.application D.bill
( )50.A.investigated B.removed
C.selected D.adjusted
( )51.A.smile B.tear
C.anxiety D.concern
( )52.A.set about B.called on
C.brought about D.insisted on
( )53.A.finished B.ceased
C.switched D.prohibited
( )54.A.abnormal B.unfamiliar
C.instant D.unavailable
( )55.A.escape B.encounter
C.attempt D.appointment
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。
Facial makeup is a painting on the faces of Chinese opera actors used for makeup and plastic arts during the stage performance. Facial makeup and costumes are two distinguished 56. (characteristic) of Peking Opera. The audience can know what kind of character the role is from the colours and patterns.
Red faces, generally speaking, have a positive meaning symbolizing the brave, upright and wise men. Black faces usually have a neutral (中性的) meaning, 57. (represent) the just men and uprightness. Blue and green ones also have neutral meanings 58. symbolize the hero or some kind of evil leaders. Meanwhile, yellow and white ones represent the tricky men 59. negative meanings such as acts of dishonesty. Good-natured people are painted with relatively simple colours while the makeup of doubtful characters, such as robbers and evil persons, 60. (bear) complex marks.
Costumes of Peking Opera 61. (base) mainly on the official and civilian costumes of the Ming Dynasty style, with the frequent use of deep red, green, yellow, white, black and blue. The rules for costumes are strictly grounded on rank, 62. (occupy) and lifestyle, and there are costumes specially 63. (make) in different colours and designs for each role.
There is no doubt that it is 64. (true) and undoubtedly the most precious treasure of Chinese culture. It represents 65. wisdom and creativity of generations, carrying with it a profound historical and cultural connotation (内涵).
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
[2025·重庆名校联盟高二期中考试]
假设你是李华,在英国笔友 Owen的帮助下你获得了上周六学校举办的以“人工智能改变我们的生活”为主题的英语演讲比赛的第一名,请用英语给Owen写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.表示感谢;
2.回顾他对你的帮助;
3.邀请他来中国。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:人工智能 artificial intelligence 英语演讲比赛 English speech contest
Dear Owen,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2025·山东淄博高二期中]
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 was nominated (提名) for our school’s debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team’s criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡) , anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with “I’m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon, I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mum,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really, I wasn’t picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn’t deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept into (潜入) my words as I complained.
“I’m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won’t get you on the team.” Mum gave me a serious look.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
I stared at Mum and listened eagerly.
Paragraph 2:
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
