单元素养测评卷(二)
1—5 ABACA 6—10 CCBAC 11—15 ACAAC 16—20 BABCA
21—25 ACADD 26—30 BCCDD 31—35 BBCDA 36—40 CEGAB
41—45 BACDD 46—50 CAABD 51—55 DCCAB
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
M: Jack is looking forward to getting a new T-shirt for his birthday.
W: Well, Mary will buy a new school bag for him and Tim will get him a new watch.
M: Nice! I’m looking forward to my birthday!
W: Yes, I’m sure you will get many nice gifts too.
Text 2
M: What a beautiful painting! Where did you buy it
W: Actually, I made it in my grandpa’s yard.
M: Really That’s amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional.
Text 3
M: Excuse me, can we leave our backpack and suitcase here
W: OK. That’s 4 dollars for the suitcase and 3 dollars for the backpack.
M: Fine, thanks. We’ll come and get them around 2 this afternoon.
Text 4
M: If it were not for the price, I would like to move somewhere with a nicer view than we have here.
W: But for me, the most important thing is to have large bedrooms and a good-sized kitchen.
Text 5
W: Nick Jones! Is that you We studied French and German together in Professor Brown’s class. Remember We always sat next to each other.
M: Anne White! Of course I remember. Anne, long time no see!
Text 6
W: Excuse me. I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport. I can’t find mine anywhere in my hotel room and I remember the last place where I used it yesterday was in this department store. I had to show it to pay for those shoes with my traveller’s cheques.
M: Let me check. Sorry, your passport hasn’t turned up here either.
W: What shall I do
M: You can fill in this form to declare your loss first, then make a phone call to your embassy and tell them about your situation, so that they can give you a new passport in case it doesn’t show up.
W: You are right.
Text 7
M: Good morning. Since so many of you have asked me how to learn a language, I thought it might be useful to take some class time today to discuss it. Betty, you speak several foreign languages, don’t you
W: Yes, I speak Spanish and French.
M: And can you tell me what helped you most in learning these languages
W: Well, I studied both languages in high school, and I’m still studying Spanish here at the university. But I think travel has probably been the most helpful to me.
M: Yes. When you live in a country where the language you are learning is spoken, it’s perfect.
W: That’s true. But whether or not I’m living in a country where the language is spoken, I always watch TV or listen to the radio in the language I’m trying to learn.
M: That’s good.
Text 8
M: Tina, I’m sorry to bother you, but I’m afraid there is a big problem.
W: Oh, what’s up then
M: You told me last week that you would deal with the faulty desks returned by HDC, one of our local customers.
W: Yes, that’s right, I did send them the replacements for all the desks last Monday.
M: Well, the thing is, did you realize there were two kinds of faulty desks The customer only received one kind of desks.
W: Oh dear. I didn’t realize there were two kinds. I’ll send them the other kind right away.
M: The problem is that now they want to get their money back.
W: Oh dear, that’s really bad. I’ll phone them now and explain everything. I’m really sorry about this.
M: That’s all right. There’s still time to solve the problem. I think it would be best to visit them and explain the mistake face to face.
W: Okay. I’ll make arrangements and visit them as soon as possible. Sorry again.
Text 9
M: Well, Stella, why do you look unhappy
W: Oh, Bill, I have just had a quarrel with Mr Philips.
M: What on earth was it about
W: Well, I have made three bad mistakes so far this week. Today I forgot to give him an important message, so he got really angry with me.
M: But I don’t understand. You are usually very careful.
W: I’m just so tired.
M: Why Have you been going to bed late these days
W: No. I’m usually in bed at about eleven. But I’ve been woken up early every morning.
M: Why
W: It’s my new neighbour. He has to get up at half past four and he always turns the radio on loudly.
M: Ask him to turn it down or if you don’t want to see him, write him a letter.
W: Do you think it’s a good idea
M: Yes, I do. I’ll help you with the letter.
W: OK. Let’s try.
Text 10
W: What’s the attraction of coffee shops It’s been said that J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books sitting in one in Edinburgh. But you’re spending all day buying one expensive coffee after another and haven’t sold your first novel yet, the costs can really add up. For those who work outside of a traditional office or just want to take time out, there’s a new alternative in London: a pay-per-minute cafe. You’ll be given a clock when you come in to keep time. When you leave, you return the item and pay the bill. The cost of hanging out, eating, working and meeting new people in the place is 3 pennies per minute or ￡1.80 an hour. Customers help themselves to coffee and cookies. They can also bring their own food to eat while accessing the Internet through Wi-Fi. The new coffee shop’s atmosphere is relaxing. The shop’s owner, Ivan Meetin, believes his coffee shop is a bit like “social media”, but with a face. Like-minded people go there to socialize. Some feel so much at home that they wash the dishes. The concept of coffee shops, where you pay for the time and not for the cup, has proved popular in Russia. Only time will tell if the British will warm to the idea.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国的四个最佳静修胜地,这些胜地分别提供不同类型的活动和体验,以帮助人们放松身心、提升幸福感或获得新的生活视角。
21.A 细节理解题。根据EcoYoga Argyll, Scotland部分中“Anyone wishing to holiday without the carbon footprint should seriously consider retreating to EcoYoga Argyll in the dazzling Scottish countryside.”可知,希望无碳足迹度假的人应该认真考虑EcoYoga Argyll。故选A项。
22.C 推理判断题。根据Arvon Writers’ Retreat, Shropshire部分中“And, as frustrating as this may be, it’s not always the fault of the writer—what’s really needed is a little encouragement and relaxation. Simplicity is the key with this retreat. Delicious meals are provided and are enjoyed with other writers, luxurious yet understated bedrooms will inspire rather than distract you and the workshop and library will give you pockets of inventive vision every time you venture in.”可知,这个静休胜地是专门为作家设计的,提供美味的食物,与其他作家一同享用,以及工作室和图书馆等设施,旨在激发作家的创造力和想象力。考虑到这些特点,一个小说家将是最有可能喜欢这个胜地的人。故选C项。
23.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Whether you’re longing for well-being, meditation or a new outlook on life, these are the best British holiday retreats for immersing yourself and refreshing your soul.”可知,这四个静休胜地的共同点是它们都位于英国。故选A项。
B
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了71岁的Pa’at完成太平洋山脊步道徒步旅行的励志故事。
24.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中“For some folks, hiking is an activity done for a couple of miles at a time. But for others, it is a lifestyle.”可知,作者是通过对比开始本文的,故选D。
25.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中“It is a tough journey with a low completion rate. Just 14% of all hikers attempting a ‘thru-hike’ have succeeded in finishing the PCT.”(这是一段艰难的旅程,完成率很低。在所有尝试“穿越徒步”的徒步旅行者中,只有14%的人成功地完成了PCT。)和第二段中“The hike’s reputation is what makes Pa’at’s completion of the journey more extraordinary.”(这个徒步旅行的名声使Pa’at完成这次旅行更加不同寻常。)以及“Not many people can say they’ve finished such an amazing feat, especially not at 71!”(没有多少人能说他们完成了如此惊人的壮举,尤其是在71岁的时候!)可知,PCT很难完成,71岁的Pa’at成功完成PCT令人难以置信。故选D。
26.B 推理判断题。根据第四段“For anyone who has ever dreamed of hiking the PCT, Pa’at’s feat is proof that they aren’t too late. ‘I’ve wanted to walk this trail for a long time,’ someone posted online, ‘but now I know even if I don’t get it in my twenties or thirties, I can still try again. Of course, I can challenge what I lacked courage to do in the past.’”可知,71岁的Pa’at的壮举启示人们追寻自己的梦想什么时候都不晚,即年龄只是一个数字,故选B。
27.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We both thank him for being such an inspiration to us.”可知,Auti和Chris认为Pa’at激励了他们,故在他们眼中,Pa’at是榜样的角色,故选C。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦,之后她从事环保事业,并且引发了积极的连锁效应。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第二段“In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. ‘My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,’ Kane writes. ‘I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.’ She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career.”可知,灾后观鸟带来的安慰促使Kane从事环保事业。故选C项。
29.D 细节理解题。根据第三段“Her activism snowballed…It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.”可知,Kane的行动主义产生了积极的连锁效应。故选D项。
30.D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.”可知,杰里米的经历说明了孩子的潜能可以在适当的引导下释放出来。故选D项。
31.B 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. ‘Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.’”并结合文章主要介绍了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦,之后她从事环保事业,并且引发了积极的连锁效应可知,B选项“观鸟的变革力量”最符合文章大意。故选B项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了麻省理工学院(MIT)的研究人员开发的一款基于人工智能(AI)的聊天机器人,这款聊天机器人能够模拟用户的老年的自己,并给出观察结果,提供智慧。
32.B 推理判断题。根据第一段“Without ready access to a time machine, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates (模拟) a user’s older self and dishes out observations and wisdom. It has the potential to significantly impact how people make decisions today with their future well-being in mind.”可知,“未来的自己”聊天机器人可以帮助用户做出明智的生活选择,考虑未来的福祉。故选B项。
33.C 推理判断题。根据第三段“Next, the program feeds information from the user’s answers to a large language model that generates rich synthetic (合成的) memories for the simulated older self. This ensures that when the chatbot responds to questions, it draws on a relevant backstory.”可知,用户提供的信息对于生成老年版的用户是至关重要的。故选C项。
34.D 词义猜测题。根据前文“Pataranutaporn, who works on the Future You project at MIT’s Media Lab, has had several conversations with his ‘future self’, but said the most profound (深刻的) was when the chatbot reminded him that his parents would not be around for ever, so he should spend time with them while he could.”可知,本段提到了他与“未来的自己”最深刻的一次对话,这次对话给了他一个至今仍然对他有影响力的视角。因此,session指的是Pataranutaporn与他的“未来的自己”最深刻的对话。故选D项。
35.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘From a practical standpoint, the effectiveness will likely depend on how well it can simulate meaningful and relevant conversations,’ he added. ‘If users perceive the chatbot as genuine and insightful, it could significantly influence their behaviour. However, if the interactions feel shallow, the impact might be limited.’”可知,Pataranutaporn认为聊天机器人的有效性取决于它模拟有意义和相关对话的能力,即“取决于情况”。故选A项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何开始整理自己的房间,让房间变得整洁。
36.C 前文“Organizing your room can help you feel calmer and in control of your life. Going about your day will be much easier if you know exactly where everything is. You will not have to waste time searching for your favourite pairs of jeans.”介绍了整理房间的各种好处,后文各段落主要介绍了整理房间的各种方法,空处应承上启下,引出整理房间的步骤。C项“这是你整理房间的第一步”符合语境,承接前文,其中的organize your room与前文的organizing your room呼应。故选C。
37.E 前文“Take all of your belongings out of their current locations.”建议拿出所有东西,后文“…but if you really want to organize your room, you will have to start from the beginning. Though you may be surprised by the giant pile of mess you’ve created on your floor, desk or bed, don’t worry.”提醒要从头开始,不要为乱七八糟的东西担心,应与空处为转折关系,故空处应该和制造混乱相关。E项“这可能看起来很痛苦,好像你正在制造更大的混乱”符合语境,承上启下,其中的this指代前一句内容,a bigger mess和后文的the giant pile of mess呼应。故选E。
38.G 前文“Before you begin to figure out where everything should go, you should get a number of boxes for different purposes. Boxes are best because you can just recycle them when you’re done organizing and won’t have to deal with more things.”建议为不同目的的东西准备不同的盒子,空处应该和如何分类盒子相关。G项“把小纸片贴上‘保留’‘储存’‘捐赠’和‘垃圾’的标签”符合语境,承接前文。故选G。
39.A 前文“You need to do some searches to figure out what you really need in your room right there where you spend your time.”建议思考自己真正需要的东西,后文“The less things you have, the easier it will be to organize your bedroom.”提到东西少的好处,空处应该是强调东西要少。A项“记住,少即是多”符合语境,承上启下,其中的less在后文有同词复现。故选A。
40.B 根据后文“Now that you’ve organized your room, you can begin to get rid of all the things you don’t need, throw away the Rubbish box and give the Donate box to the charity organization. The sooner you get rid of or store the other boxes, the easier it will be to move on with your organization.”可知,本段主要建议妥善处理各类箱子,空处位于段首,是段落主旨句,需和其他段首句一样使用祈使句的形式,应该是总的说明如何处理各类箱子。B项“把所有的箱子放在该放的地方”符合语境,契合段落内容。故选B。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了当作者把旅行者世纪俱乐部(TCC)作为自己的目标后,作者理解了旅行的真正意义,即仅仅因为去了某个国家,就把它从名单上划掉,这并不会让自己的旅行变得有价值,真正重要的是自己从旅行中获得的体验。
41.B 根据上文“Back then, before the Internet…”和常识可知,使用互联网之前,我们都是依靠地图和旅游指南来找旅行路线的。故选B。search for搜索;rely on依靠;put away收起来;pass down使流传。
42.A 根据下文“It was great fun.”可知,作者应该是愉快地看着地图。故选A。entertain使快乐;organized有条理的;relaxed放松的;educated受过教育的。
43.C 根据下文“…about the Travelers Century Club (TCC), a group for people who have…100 or more of the world’s countries.”可知,父亲告诉了作者关于旅行者世纪俱乐部(TCC)的事。故选C。warn警告;remind提醒;tell告诉;inquire询问。
44.D 根据上文Travelers Century Club (TCC)可知,此处指这些人游览参观了世界上100个或更多国家。故选D。leave离开;serve服务;represent代表;visit参观。
45.D 根据上文“My eyes shone with the thought of being a member…”可知,作者想成为俱乐部的一员,所以作者应该是把它视为目标。故选D。habit习惯;idea想法;duty职责;goal目标。
46.C 根据下文“My parents laughed and offered a(n)…they’d take me to our neighbour Argentina, my first trip abroad…”可知,父母同意带“我”去另一个国家旅行,所以应该是作者向父母提出了请求。故选C。agree同意;learn学习;ask要求,请求;wait等待。
47.A 根据下文可知,父母提出了一个折中方案,在去另一个国家之前,作者需要游览过自己国家的更多地方。故选A。compromise妥协,折中方案;explanation解释;opinion意见;service公共服务系统。
48.A 根据本句“…they’d take me to our neighbour Argentina, my first trip abroad…I had to see more parts of my own country before I visited another…”可知,上下文是转折关系。故选A。but但是;so所以;and并且;if如果。
49.B 根据上文“It was not long before I started…to travel to another country.”可知,是去另一个国家旅行。故选B。club俱乐部;country国家;town城镇;neighbour邻国。
50.D 根据下文可知,这是作者领悟到的内容。故选D。remember记住;predict预测; expect期盼;realize意识到,领悟到。
51.D 根据下文“…whether that’s meeting locals…the typical cuisine, or exploring nature.”可知,这些都是旅行的原因。故选D。praises称赞;preparation准备工作;suggestion建议;reason原因。
52.C 根据下文the typical cuisine可知,此处指品尝特色美食。故选C。introduce介绍;offer提供;taste品尝;pack打包,收拾行李。
53.C 作者意识到旅行的主要原因应该集中在能从旅行中得到什么,而不是单纯计算去了多少个国家。故选C。explore探索;occupy占据;count计算;discover发现。
54.A 作者意识到旅行的主要原因应该集中在能从旅行中得到什么,而不是单纯计算去了多少个国家,所以只是把去过的国家从旅行的名单上划掉是没有意义的。故选A。meaningless没有意义的;unnecessary没必要的;fulfilling令人满足的;important重要的。
55.B 根据上文“…the main…for travel should centre on what I’ll get out of a trip…” 可知,作者意识到旅行的主要原因应该集中在能从旅行中得到什么,也就是注重在旅行过程中的体验。故选B。schedule日程;experience体验;ambition追求的目标;opportunity机会。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苏州的地理位置以及苏州园林。
56.were included 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。这里为定语从句的谓语动词,根据时间状语in 1997可知,从句的时态为一般过去时;主语nine of which指代的是复数,和动词include之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态且谓语用复数形式。故填were included。
57.Located 考查非谓语动词。这里为非谓语动词作状语,和主句的主语Suzhou之间为逻辑上的被动关系,应用动词的过去分词形式;位于句首,首字母大写。故填Located。
58.where 考查定语从句。这里为定语从句的关系词,先行词为the lower reach of the Yangtze River,在定语从句中作地点状语,关系词应用where。故填where。
59.dating 考查非谓语动词。这里为非谓语动词作状语,和主句的主语Suzhou Gardens之间为主动关系,应用现在分词形式。故填dating。
60.prosperous 考查形容词。分析句子成分可知,空处为形容词作表语。故填prosperous。
61.celebrities 考查名词复数。根据上文的many rich businessmen可知,空处为可数名词的复数形式。故填celebrities。
62.to be admired 考查非谓语动词。 此处为非谓语动词作目的状语,应用动词不定式形式,且表示被动关系。故填to be admired。
63.pursuit 考查名词。分析句子成分可知,空处为名词形式。故填pursuit。
64.the 考查冠词。空处修饰名词短语ancient Chinese spirit,表示特指,用定冠词。故填the。
65.through 考查介词。根据句意可知,空处为介词,表示“穿越”,用介词through。故填through。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mike,
I’m writing to share with you my recent experience in a labour activity on a farm.
Last Saturday was May Day, when my class participated in the labour practice held in our school. At dawn, we cycled to the farm. On arrival, we were shown around by our teacher and then assigned different tasks. Under the teacher’s patient instructions, we turned over the soil, weeded, planted vegetables like tomatoes and eggplants and watered them. Looking at lines of young green vegetables, the teacher cheerfully said we’d enjoy our self-grown vegetables soon, which filled us with a sense of achievement.
The meaningful activity offered us a chance to learn about farming. Besides, though tired, I did feel the pleasure and value of labour.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一个叫Leo的年轻人主动帮助社区里一位名叫Abigail的老妇人清理被雪覆盖、杂乱不堪的院子。Abigail因身体原因长时间无法外出,也没能请人清理积雪,而Leo的善举让她终于能在春天来临时呼吸到户外的新鲜空气,同时也让周围的邻居意识到他们对Abigail的困难视而不见,感到羞愧,并对Leo的行为表示赞扬。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“他们决定去Leo家拜访来感谢他。”可知,本段可描写邻居们决定带着Abigail去感谢Leo,Leo在睡梦中被叫醒,觉得自己可能犯了什么错误。
②由第二段首句内容“当他打开前门时,Leo惊讶地看到邻居拿着礼物。”可知,本段可描写Abigail感激Leo帮忙打扫院子,其他人也纷纷致谢,表示他提醒了他们作为好邻居的意义,以及关注他人的困难并伸出援手的重要性。
2.续写线索:众人来到Leo家—Leo感到惊讶—Leo以为自己犯了错误—邻居们送来礼物—邻居们专门表达感谢—邻居们感悟到Leo的善举带来的重要意义。
One possible version:
They decided to thank Leo by visiting his house. One neighbour offered to push Abigail’s wheelchair on the sidewalk. When they arrived, Leo was still asleep. He was awakened by a choir of voices calling out his name from outside. Leo was frightened, thinking he might have done something wrong. He tried to recall whether or not he had done something to anger his neighbours, but he could not remember anything.
When he opened his front door, Leo was surprised to see his neighbours bearing gifts. They handed him pastries, fruits and a huge pie. “We’re here to thank you, dear. Thank you for helping me clean my yard,” Abigail said, reaching out to touch Leo’s hands. Other neighbours chimed in, thanking him for reminding them what it meant to be a good neighbour. “You helped Abigail out when none of us did. Thank you for reminding us to be mindful of what other people are going through so we can help where we can,” one of them told Leo.单元素养测评卷(二)
Unit 2
(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 Jack looking forward to getting
A.A new T-shirt. B.A new school bag.
C.A new watch.
( )2.How did the woman get her painting
A.She bought it. B.She painted it.
C.Her grandpa gave her it.
( )3.How much will the man pay for the backpack
A.Three dollars. B.Two dollars.
C.Four dollars.
( )4.What concerns the woman most in finding a new house
A.The view. B.The price. C.The size.
( )5.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Former schoolmates. B.Teacher and student.
C.Neighbours.
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.Where did the woman use her passport last time
A.In a hotel. B.In a police station.
C.In a department store.
( )7.What does the man suggest the woman do first
A.Apply for a new passport.
B.Make a call to the embassy.
C.Report her loss of the passport.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A.TV host and guest. B.Teacher and student.
C.Classmates.
( )9.What language is the woman studying now
A.Spanish. B.French. C.English.
( )10.What helped the woman most in learning foreign languages
A.Listening to the radio. B.Studying in the university.
C.Travelling in these countries.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.What mistake did the woman make
A.She only replaced one kind of desks.
B.She sent the desks to a wrong place.
C.She forgot to send the replacements.
( )12.What did HDC ask the speakers to do
A.Apologize to them. B.Replace all the desks.
C.Give their money back.
( )13.How will the woman solve the problem
A.Explain to them face to face.
B.Call them for their forgiveness.
C.Invite them to visit the company.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Why was Mr Philips angry with the woman today
A.She forgot to tell him a message.
B.She has made three bad mistakes.
C.She was late for work.
( )15.What does the man think of the woman
A.Hard-working. B.Bad-tempered.
C.Very careful.
( )16.What has caused the woman to sleep poorly recently
A.Staying up late. B.Being bothered by noise.
C.Feeling stressed at work.
( )17.What will the man do
A.Help the woman with the letter.
B.Call the woman’s neighbour.
C.Talk to Mr Philips.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Why is every customer given a clock
A.To keep time when reading a novel.
B.To pay by the minute when leaving.
C.To remind themselves to make full use of time.
( )19.What is Meetin’s coffee shop good for
A.Creative inspiration. B.Saving money.
C.Socializing.
( )20.What is the talk mainly about
A.A new type of coffee shops.
B.The importance of social media.
C.The popularity of coffee shops in Russia.
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 [2024·河南南阳高二期末质量评估]
Whether you’re longing for well-being, meditation or a new outlook on life, these are the best British holiday retreats for immersing yourself and refreshing your soul. Put less pressure on yourself and invest in a little me-time.
EcoYoga Argyll, Scotland
Anyone wishing to holiday without the carbon footprint should seriously consider retreating to EcoYoga Argyll in the dazzling Scottish countryside. You’ll be interested from the start with numerous yoga choices, receiving guidance on everything from Ashtanga to Yin and Hatha Yoga.
FitAgain, Dorset
Located in picturesque West Dorset, FitAgain is run by a wife and husband duo (搭档) who now focus on nutrition, adventure-filled exercise and motivational speaking to keep their guests’ minds and bodies alert. “We truly care about the people who come to us so we give them as much help as we can after the retreat. We want to continue their goals when they’re back in their normal busy day-to-day lives, using ongoing three-month support through our FitAgain app,” they said.
Wild & Free, Cornwall
This women-only retreat aims to reconnect you with the earth while you navigate the waves and calm your mind through yoga, all within the stunning scenery of Cornwall’s coastline. It focuses on “re-wilding” yourself. For a female adventurer who needs a short holiday from her lively career and home life, this trip is a love letter to yourself. It’s a chance to breathe without interruption, explore new activities without judgement, and wholly focus on oneself before returning to daily life.
Arvon Writers’ Retreat, Shropshire
Every writer fears the sensation of longing to write, but sitting down to do just that and simply losing inspiration. And, as frustrating as this may be, it’s not always the fault of the writer—what’s really needed is a little encouragement and relaxation. Simplicity is the key with this retreat. Delicious meals are provided and are enjoyed with other writers, luxurious yet understated bedrooms will inspire rather than distract you and the workshop and library will give you pockets of inventive vision every time you venture in.
( )21.Which one is environmentally friendly among the four retreats
A.EcoYoga Argyll. B.FitAgain.
C.Wild & Free. D.Arvon Writers’ Retreat.
( )22.Who may prefer Arvon Writers’ Retreat most
A.A director. B.A photographer.
C.A novelist. D.An engineer.
( )23.What do the four listed retreats have in common
A.They are all in Britain.
B.They all offer post-service.
C.They are all couple-friendly.
D.They all provide library time.
B [2024·河北邯郸高二期末]
For some folks, hiking is an activity done for a couple of miles at a time. But for others, it is a lifestyle. Those who hike the Pacific Crest Trail(PCT) fall into the latter. The PCT is 2,650 miles. Along the way, hikers walk through the desert, up mountains and then cross seven national parks. It is a tough journey with a low completion rate. Just 14% of all hikers attempting a “thru-hike” have succeeded in finishing the PCT.
The hike’s reputation is what makes Pa’at’s completion of the journey more extraordinary. The hiker known as Pa’at, an old man, finished the last bit of the PCT with two younger hikers, Auti and Chris. They celebrated Pa’at’s success via an online post. They wrote, “Not many people can say they’ve finished such an amazing feat, especially not at 71!”
Pa’at approached the trail-end marker and touched it, amazed that he had made it to the end. He said, “I know there were different troubles that I needed to overcome, but I had confidence in myself before I set off.” And then he sang, “I’ve been waiting…such a long time. Walking such a long way. Such a long way…just to be here.”
For anyone who has ever dreamed of hiking the PCT, Pa’at’s feat is proof that they aren’t too late. “I’ve wanted to walk this trail for a long time,” someone posted online, “but now I know even if I don’t get it in my twenties or thirties, I can still try again. Of course, I can challenge what I lacked courage to do in the past.”
Auti and Chris met Pa’at a few days before finishing. They said, “Pa’at is one of those people you instantly feel like you’ve known a lifetime. He has a heart of gold, the kindest soul, and unmatched optimism and courage. We both thank him for being such an inspiration to us.”
( )24.How does the author begin the text
A.By quoting a saying.
B.By giving an example.
C.By making an assumption.
D.By drawing a comparison.
( )25.Which word can best describe Pa’at’s finishing the PCT
A.Expected. B.Effortless.
C.Troublesome. D.Unbelievable.
( )26.What can we conclude from Paragraph 4
A.History is a guide.
B.Age is just a number.
C.Failure is the mother of success.
D.Time is a thief that never leaves empty-handed.
( )27.What kind of role is Pa’at in the eyes of Auti and Chris
A.A beginner. B.A stranger.
C.An example. D.An opponent.
C [2024·广东深圳高二期末]
A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step towards over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist.
In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science.
Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local birdwatching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.
The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.
At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.”
( )28.What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career
A.Her guilt about the serious harm to birds.
B.The desire to guide students to go birding.
C.The comfort from birding after the disaster.
D.Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds.
( )29.What can we learn about Kane from Paragraph 3
A.She worked hard on her latest book.
B.She protected Warner Park on her own.
C.Her birding class consisted of advisors.
D.Her activism led to positive chain effects.
( )30.What does Jeremy’s experience suggest
A.Interest in nature differs between kids and adults.
B.Children learn more from nature than from books.
C.Children are born curious about outdoor activities.
D.Potential in kids can be released with the proper guide.
( )31.Which is the best title for the text
A.A joyful experience of birding
B.The transformative power of birding
C.A life journey of an environmentalist
D.The self-appreciation of a book writer
D [2024·江苏南通高二期末]
Without ready access to a time machine, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates (模拟) a user’s older self and dishes out observations and wisdom. It has the potential to significantly impact how people make decisions today with their future well-being in mind.
To interact with the chatbot, users are first asked to answer a series of questions about themselves, their friends and family, the past experiences that shaped them, and the ideal life they envision for the future. They then upload a portrait image, which the program digitally ages to produce a likeness of the user aged 60.
Next, the program feeds information from the user’s answers to a large language model that generates rich synthetic (合成的) memories for the simulated older self. This ensures that when the chatbot responds to questions, it draws on a relevant backstory.
The final part of the system is the chatbot itself, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5, which introduces itself as a potential older version of the user that is able to talk about its life experiences.
Users are told the “future self” is not a prediction but rather a potential future self. They are encouraged to explore different futures by changing their answers to the questionnaire.
Pataranutaporn, who works on the Future You project at MIT’s Media Lab, has had several conversations with his “future self”, but said the most profound (深刻的) was when the chatbot reminded him that his parents would not be around for ever, so he should spend time with them while he could. “The session gave me a perspective that is still impactful to me to this day,” he said.
“From a practical standpoint, the effectiveness will likely depend on how well it can simulate meaningful and relevant conversations,” he added. “If users perceive the chatbot as genuine and insightful, it could significantly influence their behaviour. However, if the interactions feel shallow, the impact might be limited.”
( )32.What can the “future self” chatbot help its users do
A.Improve their welfare.
B.Inspire wise life choices.
C.Polish their future selves.
D.Get access to a time machine.
( )33.What is crucial to the production of an older version of the users
A.Their portrait image.
B.Their memory ability.
C.The information provided.
D.The language model employed.
( )34.What does the underlined word “session” in Paragraph 6 refer to
A.Pataranutaporn’s work at MIT’s Media Lab.
B.The good old days of Pataranutaporn’s parents.
C.The precious time Pataranutaporn spent with his parents.
D.Pataranutaporn’s most profound talk with his “future self”.
( )35.How does Pataranutaporn comment on the effectiveness of the chatbot
A.It depends.
B.It doesn’t last long.
C.It will be carefully checked.
D.It will be disastrous.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·武汉部分重点中学高二期末联考]
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。
Organizing your room can help you feel calmer and in control of your life. Going about your day will be much easier if you know exactly where everything is. You will not have to waste time searching for your favourite pairs of jeans. 36. .
Take all of your belongings out of their current locations. 37. , but if you really want to organize your room, you will have to start from the beginning. Though you may be surprised by the giant pile of mess you’ve created on your floor, desk or bed, don’t worry. You’ll find the right place for everything soon enough.
Organize your belongings. Before you begin to figure out where everything should go, you should get a number of boxes for different purposes. Boxes are best because you can just recycle them when you’re done organizing and won’t have to deal with more things. 38. .
Try to get rid of as many items as possible. This is an important step. Though you may want to throw everything in the Keep box, or have put every last extra item in the Store box, this won’t help you get organized. You need to do some searches to figure out what you really need in your room right there where you spend your time. 39. . The less things you have, the easier it will be to organize your bedroom.
40. . Now that you’ve organized your room, you can begin to get rid of all the things you don’t need, throw away the Rubbish box and give the Donate box to the charity organization. The sooner you get rid of or store the other boxes, the easier it will be to move on with your organization.
A.Remember that less really is more
B.Put all the boxes in the right place
C.Here is the first step for you to organize your room
D.This could help you sort out different items in the room
E.This may seem painful and like you’re creating a bigger mess
F.Make a new plan to throw away these boxes as soon as possible
G.Stick to small pieces of paper with Keep, Store, Donate, and Rubbish
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)
[2024·浙江浙南名校高二期末]
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。
My parents took me camping to the Chilean Lake District every summer while I was growing up. Back then, before the Internet, we had to 41 maps and guidebooks. So through the endless hours of our road trips, I kept myself 42 glancing at a map and reading about the small towns we passed. It was great fun.
During one trip, my dad 43 me about the Travelers Century Club (TCC), a group for people who have 44 100 or more of the world’s countries. My eyes shone with the thought of being a member, and I made it my 45 .
It was not long before I started 46 to travel to another country. My parents laughed and offered a(n) 47 that they’d take me to our neighbour Argentina, my first trip abroad, 48 I had to see more parts of my own country before I visited another 49 . I happily accepted.
What I immediately 50 is that—as much as I wanted to be part of the TCC—the main 51 for travel should centre on what I’ll get out of a trip, whether that’s meeting locals, 52 the typical cuisine, or exploring nature. It shouldn’t be just to 53 countries. Ticking countries off a list only because you put your feet there feels 54 to me. What inspires me the most to hit the road is 55 , which can feed my adventurous soul.
( )41.A.search for B.rely on
C.put away D.pass down
( )42.A.entertained B.organized
C.relaxed D.educated
( )43.A.warned B.reminded
C.told D.inquired
( )44.A.left B.served
C.represented D.visited
( )45.A.habit B.idea
C.duty D.goal
( )46.A.agreeing B.learning
C.asking D.waiting
( )47.A.compromise B.explanation
C.opinion D.service
( )48.A.but B.so
C.and D.if
( )49.A.club B.country
C.town D.neighbour
( )50.A.remembered B.predicted
C.expected D.realized
( )51.A.praises B.preparations
C.suggestions D.reasons
( )52.A.introducing B.offering
C.tasting D.packing
( )53.A.explore B.occupy
C.count D.discover
( )54.A.meaningless B.unnecessary
C.fulfilling D.important
( )55.A.schedules B.experiences
C.ambitions D.opportunities
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·华南师大附中高二四校期末联考]
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。
Suzhou, in East China’s Jiangsu Province, is a cultural city with a history of more than 2,500 years. There are sixty-nine well-preserved classical Chinese gardens in the city, nine of which 56. (include) in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1997.
57. (locate) in the Taihu Lake basin, Suzhou lies in the lower reach of the Yangtze River, 58. the geographical conditions are perfect for constructing gardens. As a classic representative of classical Chinese gardens, Suzhou Gardens has a long history, 59. (date) back to the Western Zhou Dynasty.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Suzhou became 60. (prosper) and many rich businessmen and 61. (celebrity) came here to build their own gardens. And those private gardens continued to appear and prosper throughout the later dynasties.
Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a combination of houses and gardens, which are designed 62. (admire), visited and lived in. The 63. (pursue) of artistic concept is an important feature of those gardens.
In overall arrangement and tiny details, Classical Gardens of Suzhou reflect 64. ancient Chinese spirit of harmony between heaven, earth and human beings. Walking in the gardens, you will have a feeling of travelling 65. time and space, as if you are wandering in a Chinese landscape painting. If you have a chance to visit Suzhou, come to the classical gardens to experience the charm and traditional Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) [2024·湖南省部分学校高二期末联考]
假如你是李华,上周末你和班上同学去农场参加了一次劳动实践活动,请你给美国朋友Mike写一封邮件分享这次活动,内容包括:
1.活动过程;
2.你的感受。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mike,
I’m writing to share with you my recent experience in a labour activity on a farm.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2024·安徽亳州高二第二次阶段测试]
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。
During winter, Leo noticed that of all the houses on the block, there was one with a messy, dirty yard that looked unattended. One day, after all the snow had melted and the trees were starting to bloom (开花) just in time for spring, Leo couldn’t help but stare at his neighbour’s messy yard a little longer. The melted snow showed all the buried leaves and other trash.
He went back home and brought the tools he needed. It took Leo the entire afternoon to clear the yard. He moved the melting snow out of the pathway and swept the leaves from the ground. He also trimmed (修剪) the bushes and left them as neat as he could.
The following morning the old woman, Abigail, opened her door with joy. She had quietly watched the young man clean up the yard the day before, much to her relief.
Abigail had not left her house in months. She relied totally on her caregiver for her basic needs and was eager to get fresh air. After sitting in her wheelchair in her front yard for a couple of minutes, her neighbours started to notice her. They walked towards her to say hi, and soon, the crowd grew.
“It’s so lovely to see you outdoors, Abigail! How have you been ” one of them asked.
“I’m so happy to be breathing some fresh air for a change. I couldn’t leave the house for months because of the snow. It was too deep, and I couldn’t afford to hire someone to help me with it,” Abigail admitted.
“But yesterday, I saw a kind young man cleaning my yard the entire afternoon. I wanted to thank him, but I had no food to offer him because my caregiver had not arrived yet,” she shared. “He was such a blessing. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw him!”
When Abigail praised the “kind young man” who helped her, they immediately knew it was Leo. The neighbours looked at each other, with guilt all over their faces. They realized they had been so blind to Abigail’s problems that no one thought to help her by cleaning her yard.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
They decided to thank Leo by visiting his house.
Paragraph 2:
When he opened his front door, Leo was surprised to see his neighbours bearing gifts.
