单元素养测评卷(三)
1—5 BBCAC 6—10 CBCAB 11—15 ABABB 16—20 CAABB
21—25 CDADA 26—30 BCDBA 31—35 ACDAB 36—40 DFCGE
41—45 DABCD 46—50 CBAAC 51—55 ABCBD
第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: What a memory I have! I did write down Mr Smith’s e-mail address on a piece of paper, but now it is nowhere to be found!
M: Don’t worry. I’ll be seeing him in an hour. I can ask him for his e-mail address when I see him.
Text 2
W: Good morning, I have an appointment with Diane Kennedy at 11 o’clock. And I’m Jane Taylor.
M: Oh, she’s answering a call now. Can you complete this security form, please
W: Of course. Can you give me a pen
Text 3
W: Have you read this new best-seller by Mike Brooklyn
M: No, I haven’t. I’m not really into fiction.
W: I think you’d like this one—it’s a very fast paced adventure, and Brooklyn has a wild imagination.
M: Really Maybe I’ll try to read it when I’m on vacation.
Text 4
M: Can you change the room for me It’s too noisy.
W: Sorry, we don’t have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow The American People-to-People Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning.
Text 5
W: Do you have plans this weekend
M: Yes, it is my daughter’s birthday. We will have a barbecue.
W: Sweet, tell her happy birthday! I think my daughter will buy her a nice present.
Text 6
W: I’m calling to confirm my flight to New York this Saturday. My name is Jane Austin, and my flight number is K701.
M: Yes, Ms Austin. Your name is here in our computer. Your plane takes off at 9:00 am. And I’d like to remind you to please come to the airport two hours before your take-off time to get your seating arrangements.
W: Thank you. By the way, could you tell me once again how long my flight will be
M: The total number of hours is 16 hours because you have a two-hour stopover at Los Angeles Airport.
Text 7
W: Oh, it’s so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot there!
M: Terrible, wasn’t it Well, what did you think of Madame Curie Do you think it is as good as the reviews said
W: It’s a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some parts of the story were missing in the film.
M: Yes, but you couldn’t possibly fit everything that happens in a 200-page novel into a 2-hour film.
W: I know. But the director should at least try to follow the story. In this film he left out some important people and even changed the ending.
M: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story, Karen.
W: Perhaps he did, but I just don’t think a film director has the right.
Text 8
W: Which colour do you think I should wear to meet the client
M: What You’ve been picking out the clothes since 8:00. Twenty minutes have passed and you still haven’t made a choice
W: You know I always have problems making decisions.
M: Before we went on our trip last month, you had been thinking a lot about where to travel. Yesterday you spent a long time thinking about whether to have a hotpot or barbecue.
W: It does often take me a long time to make a decision, but only by comparison can I know what is right and what is wrong. The more I care about things, the more I struggle to choose.
M: Hmm…It doesn’t matter what is right or wrong because there is no absolute right or wrong in life. You never know which is suitable unless you try it. So spending a long time making decisions doesn’t make sense.
W: OK, OK. Stop here.
M: Sure. I’ll drive Tom to school first.
Text 9
M: You need a break. You’ve been cooking every night. I’m sorry I haven’t been helping out, but I’ve had to work late all month. Let’s go out to dinner tonight.
W: That would be wonderful.
M: I’ve heard of a new Indian restaurant downtown. How does that sound
W: You know I love Indian food!
M: Well, this place should be very good. The food is more like traditional cooking—like what Indian mothers would make at home.
W: Sounds good! I had a friend in college who was from India. Sometimes I would go over to her house on the weekend. Her grandmother would cook for us. It was probably the tastiest food I’ve ever had!
M: All right, then let’s go. The place closes at 8:30, so we’d better leave now. It’ll take about half an hour to get there, because we’ll have to find a parking place, too.
W: I wonder why the restaurant closes so early. It’s a Friday night. Restaurants are usually open late on weekends.
M: I’ll bet the cook is an Indian mother who needs to get home to her children!
Text 10
W: And now, finally, the time has come to announce the winner of our art competition. I know you’re all excited to be here and looking forward to finding out the first-prize winner who will be awarded the opportunity to display their art in exhibitions at our art galleries across the country, as well as the $5,000 cash prize. We’ll also announce the lucky runner-up, who will be going home with a $1,000 cash prize. Before I start, I have to tell you that one of the contestants, Rose O’Brien, has decided to remove herself from the competition as she was offered an opportunity elsewhere—which is not surprising, considering she had the second highest score given by the judges. But let’s focus on our remaining three contestants: Maria Sanchez, John Krakow and Donald Wreck. All of them deserve recognition and congratulations for making it this far. It has been a very tough competition with more than a thousand entries, so you should all be very proud of yourselves. So, after counting the votes from our gallery’s members and combining them with the judges’ scores, we are happy to announce that the winner of the competition is…Oh, wow…Incredibly, the winner is our youngest contestant, with no formal art training…Congratulations to Donald Wreck, with My Sister Emily!
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了如何从半价书夏季阅读计划中获得免费礼品卡以及父母如何通过半价书夏季阅读计划鼓励自己的孩子。
21.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This programme is for kids from preschool to 14 years of age, in 8th grade or under.”可知,该夏令营适合学龄前至14岁(8年级或以下)的孩子,故上小学的孩子符合题意,故选C项。
22.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Each day your child reads during June and July, have them write the number of minutes they’ve read on that day on the calendar.”可知,通过记录在日历上的阅读分钟数来保证每天的阅读量,故选D项。
23.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“When your kids are finished with a week, a month, or the whole programme, you can fill out a Best Reader Award to keep them encouraged about their progress.”可知,父母可以给孩子颁发读书奖,以此来鼓励孩子读书,故选A项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了生物学家斯洛博奇科夫想利用人工智能来帮助人们更好地了解宠物,以便达到更好的交流这一目的。
24.D 推理判断题。根据第二段中“He watched as the owner walked over to the dog, towered over the pet and then said, ‘Good dog!’ in a low-pitched (低沉的) voice.”以及“Slobodchikoff recommended that the man should do the opposite.”可知,男人使用高的语调才能让狗平静下来。故选D项。
25.A 细节理解题。根据第三段“This would record video and audio(音频) of a dog’s behaviour and then upload it. An artificial intelligence (AI) system would later analyse it.”可知,人工智能应该被用来分析视频和音频,即分析数据。故选A项。
26.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“In 2021, its creators reported that the AI model achieved 90 percent accuracy at identifying nine different emotional states in meows.”可知,这款软件能够识别判断猫的情绪。故选B项。
27.C 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Slobodchikoff, a biologist who has spent years working to better understand the calls of dogs, used that knowledge to help people who were having trouble with their pets.”并结合文章介绍了Slobodchikoff想设计宠物语言翻译器的想法,同时也介绍了不断在尝试的智能猫语翻译软件可知,这篇文章主要讨论了动物翻译技术试验。故选C项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了座头鲸的一种特殊行为——与巨藻互动,探讨了这一行为的有趣之处及可能存在的生物学意义,如寻求触觉刺激、利用巨藻的抗菌特性等,并提及了该研究引起广泛关注的情况,预示着未来可能有更多的相关研究。
28.D 细节理解题。由文章第一段“Humpback whales are well known for their fascinating culture: these mysterious animals migrate thousands of miles every year, sing charming songs, leap from the water in an enormous breach, and collaborate while hunting—creating bubble nets that trap their prey.”可知,座头鲸在狩猎时会密切合作,比如它们会创造气泡网来困住猎物。故选D项。
29.B 词义猜测题。由文章第三段中“…that humpbacks from different populations—in both the northern and southern hemispheres—all prefer to wear seaweed on the top of their heads…”可知,intriguing这个词用来形容座头鲸与巨藻玩耍的行为方式,特别是不同种群的座头鲸都喜欢把巨藻戴在头顶这一点。根据上下文可推知,intriguing的意思应该是“吸引人的,令人感兴趣的”。故选B项。
30.A 推理判断题。由文章第四段“Whales might also be treating kelp like a cleansing face mask, as seaweed has antimicrobial qualities that can reduce levels of bacteria. Rubbing kelp across their bodies may also remove parasites (寄生物) and shed bacterial and viral growths to prevent them getting completely overgrown with sea lice (虱) and skin infections, says Meynecke.”可知,巨藻具有抗菌特性,能够减少细菌水平,这意味着巨藻具有抵抗细菌的功能。故选A项。
31.A 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The study has caught the attention of researchers globally, and Meynecke’s mailbox has been flooded with people who have also seen kelping. ‘Someone from Tahiti was like, “We see it all the time,”’ he says. Now the phenomenon has been highlighted globally, which could lead to further research into the behaviour, its benefits, and even if other species do it.”可推知,接下来文章可能会讨论探索与巨藻互动的好处。故选A项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。作者的同事向她推荐了一篇文章,文章阐述的大致观点是“零垃圾”是需要付出高额代价的。而作者认为我们应该忘记“零垃圾”这个概念,只要量力而行地践行绿色消费理念就可以避免一定的浪费。
32.C 细节理解题。根据第一段“It argued that reducing food-related waste,in particular—is an expensive effort and a near impossibility for anyone taking low-wage jobs with little extra time.”及“Zero waste is something only suitable for people who can afford it, not for those who are struggling to get by.”可知,作者的同事推荐的那篇文章里提到的观点是减少废物的代价很大。故选C项。
33.D 推理判断题。根据第二段“The goal, after all, is to make smarter shopping decisions and establish practices that are sustainable for us, with our own unique resources and living situations.”可推断,在作者看来,“零垃圾”概念鼓励合理的绿色行为。故选D项。
34.A 细节理解题。根据第四段“That lasted a few weeks before I gave up. Unlike her, I still had babies to look after, and I did not live in San Francisco where stores are closer together than in rural Ontario.”可知,作者没能成功效仿Bea Johnson的“零垃圾”生活方式是因为作者的生活状况和Bea Johnson的生活状况不同。故选A项。
35.B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要阐述了作者对“零垃圾”这个概念的理解,作者认为我们不应该被“零垃圾”这个概念捆绑,而应该根据自己的实际情况践行绿色消费理念,从而减少废物产生。因此,B项“Forget zero waste and be better shoppers”(忘记零垃圾,做更好的购物者)最适合做文章的标题。故选B项。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些培养成长型心态的方法。
36.D 根据上文“There are two types of mindset: fixed mindset and growth mindset. A fixed mindset keeps you in a box of your own making. However, a growth mindset is that you believe in the possibility of change and you can learn, develop, and grow.”可知,上文提到了两种心态,即固定型心态和成长型心态。后文主要列举了培养成长型心态的方法,故D选项“这里有一些培养成长型心态的方法”符合语境,起到引领下文的作用。故选D。
37.F 上文“Challenges are opportunities for growth. Welcome the challenges you face in life.”指出,挑战是成长的机遇,应该要欢迎生活中面临的挑战。F选项“它们让你走出自己的舒适区,提高你的技能”承接上文,说明欢迎挑战的原因,选项中they指代上文中的challenges。故选F。
38.C 设空处为小标题。根据下文内容“It is natural to enjoy praise and be hurt by critical opinions. But you need to live your own life and do what is right for you rather than being pushed about by other people’s views on what you should be doing. Always chasing other people’s approval limits your choices to following what is best for you.”可知,本段的主旨是不要被他人的观点左右,即对他人的意见不敏感。故C选项“对别人的意见不那么敏感”符合语境,故选C。
39.G 根据上文“Not all criticism is helpful—you are clumsy, for example, labels the person without offering any hint for improvement. Constructive criticism contains suggestions for improved performance and is vital to your learning. For example…”可知,本句主要是在举例说明建设性批评。故G选项“我不喜欢你的演讲,因为我在房间后面听不见”符合语境,故选G。
40.E 根据上文“Becoming an industry expert or a recognized specialist takes time. You invest the time in learning and growing as an ongoing process. You need time to seek out and try new approaches, work with your habits, take classes, and read.”可知,上文提到成为专家是一个持续的过程,说明需要耐心,故E选项“要想一夜成名,你需要努力和耐心”符合语境,故选E。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者大学毕业后得到了两份兼职工作,但是他担心自己不能同时胜任两份工作,有一天,一只松鼠的行为给了他勇气和希望。
41.D 根据上文中的“I was hopeful when I got a part-time job at a library, and happier…”可知,作者表示得到“第二份”兼职会更高兴。故选D。similar相似的;popular流行的;better更好的;second第二的。
42.A 根据上文“But was I going to be able to…”中的but可知,作者又得到一份兼职后,担心自己能不能同时“处理”这两份工作。故选A。deal with处理;apply for申请;depend on 依赖;give up放弃。
43.B 根据上文中的“But was I going to be able to…two jobs at the same time ”可知,此处指的是作者望着窗外“思考”问题。故选B。cry哭泣;think思考;expect期望;explain解释。
44.C 根据上文中的“A squirrel(松鼠) was making his way down the trunk.”和下文中的“…because he was carrying a piece of bread.”可知,作者见到松鼠沿着树干下去,还要带着面包,作者认为这有些“困难”。故选C。frightening令人害怕的;necessary 必要的;difficult 困难的;dangerous危险的。
45.D 根据下文中的“Obviously he couldn’t climb up and down easily like other squirrels.”可知,作者猜测松鼠不能做到像其他松鼠那样轻松,由此可知,此处指的是松鼠该怎么“完成”那件事呢 故选D。experience经历;survive存活;change改变;manage管理,完成(困难的事)。
46.C 根据下文中的“…I thought, cheering him on in my mind.”可知,作者在心中想着松鼠要“小心”。故选C。successful成功的;thankful感激的;careful小心的;useful有用的。
47.B 根据上文中的“He moved down, carefully holding onto the tree.”可知,此处指的是松鼠“到达”地上。故选B。clear清理;reach到达;leave离开;dig挖掘。
48.A 根据下文中的“…but he kept trying!”可知,松鼠不断地尝试,由此可知,此处指事情还没有“完成”。故选A。finish完成;share分享;decide决定;prepare准备。
49.A 根据上文中的“It was…because he was carrying a piece of bread.”以及“Obviously, this squirrel and I had a lot in common.”可知,此处指作者有自己的面包要“携带”。故选A。carry携带;protect保护;package打包;hide隐藏。
50.C 根据上文中的“I…looking out of the window.”可知,刚才作者是看着窗外的,由此可知,此处指的是作者一个窗户挨着一个窗户地看松鼠的行动。故选C。tree树木;road马路;window窗户;squirrel松鼠。
51.A 根据下文中的“…I cheered though I couldn’t…his next move.”可知,此处指作者跟着松鼠的“进程”观察着它的举动。故选A。progress进程;business商业;advice建议;lead领先。
52.B 根据上文中的“Slowly but surely, he made it to the road…”可知,松鼠很谨慎地处理着一切,所以此处指的是在路上,松鼠“停下”来查看一下有没有车辆。故选B。promise承诺;stop停止;forget忘记;pretend假装。
53.C 根据下文中的“When he entered the bushes…”可知,松鼠已经“安全地”过了马路。故选C。regularly定期地;anxiously焦虑地;safely安全地;secretly偷偷地。
54.B 根据上文中的“…he entered the bushes…”可知,松鼠进入灌木丛,所以作者无法“观察”到它接下来的行动。故选B。imagine想象;watch观察;explore探索;plan计划。
55.D 根据下文中的“‘You can do it,’ I told myself.”可知,作者在给自己加油,说明作者要迎接接下来的“挑战”。故选D。adventure冒险;victory胜利;mistake错误;challenge挑战。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国扇子舞的历史、传统意义、现代演变以及其在现代社会中的多功能性,展示了扇子舞的独特魅力和文化价值。
56.a 考查冠词。此处指“一种形式”,form为可数名词,表泛指,空处应为不定冠词,空后单词unique的起始音为辅音音素,空处应用不定冠词a。故填a。
57.Traditionally 考查副词。空处应为副词形式,充当本句的状语;位置出现在句首,首字母应大写。故填Traditionally。
58.are considered 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据often可知,从句的时态应为一般现在时;关系代词that作主语,和动词consider之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态,that指代先行词qualities,为复数,故填are considered。
59.used 考查非谓语动词。非谓语动词充当状语,主语the fans和动词use之间为逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词形式。故填used。
60.and 考查连词。beauty, delicacy和空后strength并列作symbolizing的宾语,空处应填并列连词and。故填and。
61.to 考查固定短语。be limited to是固定短语,意为“局限在……”。故填to。
62.elements 考查名词复数。根据句意以及空后的of contemporary dance and fashion可知,空处应为名词的复数形式,作has absorbed的宾语。故填elements。
63.accessible 考查形容词。分析句子成分可知,空处应为形容词形式充当宾语补足语。故填accessible。
64.flexibility 考查名词。空处与balance,rhythm并列作require的宾语,空处应为名词形式flexibility,为不可数名词。故填flexibility。
65.staying 考查状语从句的省略。这里为状语从句的省略,完整形式为while it is staying true to its roots,主从句的主语一致,动词stay和主语it之间为主动关系,可将主语it和be动词省略,动词用现在分词形式。故填staying。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Students’ voluntary work in a community
Last Saturday witnessed a voluntary activity organized by the Students’ Union in the nearby community themed on “Step into the community and serve everyone”, which was well received by the neighbourhood.
The event was filled with meaningful activities. The voluntary work started from nine o’clock, lasting for three hours. Upon our arrival at the local community centre, we began to conduct different tasks. Not only did we clean public spaces, but also we assisted the elderly with their daily tasks. Additionally, we organized a health awareness campaign, educating residents on healthy living habits.
All the students involved participated with great enthusiasm. I deeply realized the significance of community engagement and the fulfilment voluntary work brings.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开。文章讲述了一个名叫Alex的10岁男孩,经常受到家境优渥但自大的同学Jake的嘲笑,但他从不气馁。一次在野外生存课程中,Alex学习了如何使用打火石制造火源,并在一次学校组织的森林徒步活动中,利用这些技能帮助了迷路的Jake。在共同面对困境的过程中,二人共同克服困难,并最终成为好友。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“Alex想起了他在生存课上学到的生存技能。”可知,第一段可描写Alex点火自救的过程以及和Jake之间的真诚对话。
②由第二段首句内容“Alex看着Jake,惊讶但又被他声音中的真诚打动。”可知,第二段可描写Jake向其道歉,感激Alex的救助,Alex接受道歉且在急救人员的救助下走出困境,最终二人成为好友。
2.续写线索:点火照亮取暖—Alex安慰Jake—Jake向Alex道歉—Alex接受道歉,一起等待救援人员到来—二人脱离险境—最终二人成为好友。
One possible version:
Alex remembered the survival skills he had learned in the survival classes. He quickly gathered fallen branches and dry leaves to create a small fire. Using the flint, he struck it against a rock until a spark ignited the tinder. The flickering light illuminated the darkness, giving Jake some sense of comfort. Alex then led Jake to a safe spot where they could wait for the rescue team. The boys talked quietly, sharing stories and jokes to keep their spirits up. Alex told Jake that no one was better than anyone else, just different, and that being kind to others was more important than being clever.
Alex looked at Jake, surprised but touched by the sincerity in his voice. He had never seen Jake so vulnerable or humble. Jake thanked Alex for finding him and apologized for his past bullying. He promised to be a better friend from then on. Alex nodded, accepting the apology with a smile. As the night deepened, the boys heard the distant sound of rescue helicopters. They cheered and waved their arms, signalling their location. As they were reunited with their classmates and teachers, Alex felt a sense of accomplishment washing over him. He had not only survived the ordeal, but he had also helped someone in need, and in doing so, had gained a true friend.单元素养测评卷(三)
Unit 3
(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 happened to the woman
A.She forgot to meet Mr Smith.
B.She lost Mr Smith’s e-mail address.
C.She forgot Mr Smith’s phone number.
( )2.What will Jane do first
A.Give a call. B.Fill out a form.
C.Make an appointment.
( )3.What are the speakers talking about
A.An adventure. B.A vacation plan.
C.A book.
( )4.Where does the conversation take place
A.In a hotel. B.In a school.
C.In a meeting room.
( )5.What will the man do for his daughter’s birthday
A.Buy a present. B.Plan a weekend trip.
C.Have a barbecue.
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 make the call
A.To change her flight. B.To book an air ticket.
C.To check her flight.
( )7.What is the actual flying time to New York
A.9 hours. B.14 hours. C.16 hours.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What is the weather like
A.It’s cool. B.It’s cold. C.It’s hot.
( )9.What does the woman think of the film
A.It is good. B.It is terrible.
C.It is out of date.
( )10.What did the film director do to the story according to the woman
A.He improved it. B.He changed it.
C.He followed it.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.What did the woman have difficulty choosing yesterday
A.What to eat. B.Which colour clothes to wear.
C.Where to travel.
( )12.What does the man think of spending much time in making decisions
A.It’s beneficial. B.It’s meaningless.
C.It’s wrong.
( )13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Husband and wife. B.Fellow students.
C.Colleagues.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Why hasn’t the man been helping the woman
A.He has a class at night.
B.He’s been working late every day.
C.He’s been eating at his friend’s home.
( )15.What kind of food does the restaurant serve
A.American fast food. B.Traditional Indian food.
C.Home-style Italian food.
( )16.When does the restaurant close
A.At 7:30 pm. B.At 8:00 pm.
C.At 8:30 pm.
( )17.What day is it today
A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.What is the cash prize for the first-prize winner
A.$5,000. B.$4,000. C.$1,000.
( )19.Who has dropped out of the competition
A.Donald Wreck. B.Rose O’Brien.
C.Maria Sanchez.
( )20.What does the speaker think of the result
A.Satisfying. B.Surprising.
C.Disappointing.
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·山东济南高二期末]
The Half Price Books summer reading programme, called Summer Reading Camp, gives out free Half Price Books gift cards to kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. This programme is for kids from preschool to 14 years of age, in 8th grade or under. There’s also a limit of one reading log (日志) per month for each child.
How to get free gift cards from the Half Price Books summer reading programme
Visit Summer Reading Camp and register. As the summer programme gets closer, you’ll receive more information in your e-mail.
Each day your child reads during June and July, have them write the number of minutes they’ve read on that day on the calendar. The goal is to read for at least 15 minutes each day of the week. At the end of each week, kids can add up their week’s total minutes and have a grown-up sign it. After the child has read at least 300 minutes, fill out their name, age, and total minutes, as well as your name, e-mail, and location information. Cut out the completed part of the form and bring it to your local Half Price Books to get your reward.
Encouraging your child through the Half Price Books summer reading programme
When your kids are finished with a week, a month, or the whole programme, you can fill out a Best Reader Award to keep them encouraged about their progress.
As for what your child reads this summer, Half Price Books has put together a list of staff picks by grade level, best alphabet books, 40 books every child should read, and 21 books to start the baby’s library.
( )21.Who can attend Summer Reading Camp
A.A 4-month baby. B.A 15-year-old girl.
C.A primary school boy. D.A college graduate.
( )22.How can daily reading be guaranteed in this programme
A.By cutting out the forms.
B.By submitting reading logs.
C.By filling out total reading minutes.
D.By keeping records on the calendar.
( )23.What can parents do to encourage their children to read
A.Present a reading award.
B.Buy recommended books.
C.Give suggestions on reading.
D.Share post-reading feedback.
B [2024·河北唐山百师联盟高二期末联考]
Slobodchikoff, a biologist who has spent years working to better understand the calls of dogs, used that knowledge to help people who were having trouble with their pets.
A man reported his dog wanted to bite him. So Slobodchikoff went to the man’s house. He watched as the owner walked over to the dog, towered over the pet and then said, “Good dog!” in a low-pitched (低沉的) voice. “The dog ran into a corner,” Slobodchikoff recalled. The owner had scared the dog. Slobodchikoff recommended that the man should do the opposite. The owner took that advice—and ended up developing a great relationship with his pet.
Not everyone has the time to study dog communication or the money to bring in an expert. Slobodchikoff thinks tech could help. He thinks a cellphone app or device that you could point at a dog. This would record video and audio(音频) of a dog’s behaviour and then upload it.An artificial intelligence(AI)system would later analyse it.
“The AI would translate this for you into English or any other language,” says Slobodchikoff. The result, he explains, may be something like “I’m hungry” or “I need to go outside to pee” or “I want to go for a walk”.
To train the AI system, Slobodchikoff planned to get data directly from pet dogs, but for some reason, he hasn’t yet restarted the project to date, but hopes to soon.
Search an app store for a pet translator and you’ll find plenty. Some are completely unscientific and silly. MeowTalk, however, is a cat-translation app based on an AI model. In 2021, its creators reported that the AI model achieved 90 percent accuracy at identifying nine different emotional states in meows. These included anger, happiness, hunting, pain and rest. The app picks conversational phrases based on these emotions, like “nice to see you” or “let me rest”.
People who have tried the app say it doesn’t always work well. But better translations of barks and meows may be just around the corner.
( )24.What might the man do to calm the dog
A.Tower over the pet dog.
B.Follow the dog to the corner.
C.Give the dog delicious food.
D.Speak in a high-pitched voice.
( )25.What is the function of the AI system in Slobodchikoff’s view
A.To analyse data.
B.To train a dog.
C.To record a dog’s behaviour.
D.To collect data from a dog.
( )26.What can we know about MeowTalk
A.It can communicate with cats.
B.It can judge cats’ states of mood.
C.It can store 90 conversational phrases.
D.It can be used to track pet cats.
( )27.What is mainly talked about in the passage
A.A biologist’s puzzle.
B.Slobodchikoff’s achievements.
C.Trials of animal translator technology.
D.The invention of Slobodchikoff.
C [2024·广西桂林高二期末质检]
Humpback whales are well known for their fascinating culture: these mysterious animals migrate thousands of miles every year, sing charming songs, leap from the water in an enormous breach, and collaborate while hunting—creating bubble nets that trap their prey. Now, researchers have shed light on another aspect of whale behaviour: playing with kelp (巨藻) they find floating in the ocean—moving it between their fins, rolling around with it, and, most interestingly, wearing it atop their heads like a hat.
This behaviour—called kelping—has been described in a new study as a “global phenomenon”. There’s no doubt that kelping looks fun. But could it have another purpose Olaf Meynecke, a research fellow at Griffith University and co-author of the study, thinks so—especially considering that whales can keep it up for 30 to 40 minutes.
What’s particularly intriguing about kelping is the way that humpbacks from different populations—in both the northern and southern hemispheres—all prefer to wear seaweed on the top of their heads, says Meynecke. They place kelp on their forehead in over half the recorded instances. Baleen species are believed to like having their heads scratched—grey whales are known for approaching whale watching boats for a tickle on the nose. Because whales don’t have hands to scratch themselves, like we do, Meynecke suggests they might seek out other tactile sensations that just feel good.
Whales might also be treating kelp like a cleansing face mask, as seaweed has antimicrobial qualities that can reduce levels of bacteria. Rubbing kelp across their bodies may also remove parasites (寄生物) and shed bacterial and viral growths to prevent them getting completely overgrown with sea lice (虱) and skin infections, says Meynecke.
The study has caught the attention of researchers globally, and Meynecke’s mailbox has been flooded with people who have also seen kelping. “Someone from Tahiti was like, ‘We see it all the time,’” he says. Now the phenomenon has been highlighted globally, which could lead to further research into the behaviour, its benefits, and even if other species do it.
( )28.What can we learn about humpback whales
A.They migrate alone every year.
B.They are naughty and good at sports.
C.They have an ear for music.
D.They cooperate closely while hunting.
( )29.What does the underlined word “intriguing” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Dangerous. B.Fascinating.
C.Optimistic. D.Worthwhile.
( )30.What function does seaweed possess according to Paragraph 4
A.Resisting bacteria.
B.Removing dirt from the skin.
C.Enhancing the immune system.
D.Preventing the growth of parasites.
( )31.What might be talked about next in the article
A.Explore the benefit of kelping.
B.Analyse the harm of kelp to whales.
C.Research into other species’ behaviour.
D.Advocate the protection of marine animals.
D [2024·江苏南京,盐城六校联合体学校高二期末]
A colleague recently sent me an article, “Cutting back on waste is possible—if you can afford it”, to read. It argued that reducing food-related waste, in particular—is an expensive effort and a near impossibility for anyone taking low-wage jobs with little extra time. The conclusion Zero waste is something only suitable for people who can afford it, not for those who are struggling to get by.
However, I take issue about the idea that zero waste must be all or nothing. I think this is an unfortunate mentality that prevents valuable progress towards reducing one’s food-related waste. When we get too hung up on the idea of so-called zero waste and of being like the zero waste superstar Bea Johnson who can fit years of trash in a single jar, we start missing the broader point. The goal, after all, is to make smarter shopping decisions and establish practices that are sustainable for us, with our own unique resources and living situations.
I live in a small rural town with no fancy zero-waste stores. My husband and I both work full-time. I am uninterested in spending my free time doing DIY projects and driving from store to store in search of perfect packaging. Instead, I just do the best I can.
When I first read about Bea Johnson’s multi-stop grocery shopping routine, I tried to copy it. That lasted a few weeks before I gave up. Unlike her, I still had babies to look after, and I did not live in San Francisco where stores are closer together than in rural Ontario. Instead, I’ve resigned myself to the supermarket being the main supply of food and trying to work with it.
Now, when I enter the supermarket on a once-weekly basis, I view all packaging through a critical eye. I make constant comparisons of how one brand packages its food to another. That is the main factor in deciding what to buy, though I also consider the unit price, the origin and the ingredients.
( )32.What is the idea of the article recommended by the author’s colleague
A.Most people can afford zero waste.
B.Food-related waste is unavoidable.
C.Cutting back on waste costs much.
D.The poor care little about food waste.
( )33.How does the author understand the concept of zero waste
A.It is related to recycling our resources.
B.It prevents people from reducing waste.
C.It means fitting your trash in a single jar.
D.It encourages reasonable green practices.
( )34.Why did the author fail to follow Bea Johnson
A.Her living situations differed from hers.
B.She hardly knew about food packaging.
C.She didn’t receive her husband’s support.
D.Her love for shopping was deeply rooted.
( )35.What’s the best title of the text
A.Live in a small town for a zero-waste life
B.Forget zero waste and be better shoppers
C.Take advantage of local zero-waste shops
D.Stop wasting and build a greener society
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·江西上饶高二期末]
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。
How to develop a growth mindset
There are two types of mindset: fixed mindset and growth mindset. A fixed mindset keeps you in a box of your own making. However, a growth mindset is that you believe in the possibility of change and you can learn, develop, and grow. 36. .
Welcome challenges
Challenges are opportunities for growth. Welcome the challenges you face in life. 37. . If you want to be a better badminton player, you need to play with players who are better than you. There is no challenge in playing with a player whose skill level is lower than yours.
38.
It is natural to enjoy praise and be hurt by critical opinions. But you need to live your own life and do what is right for you rather than being pushed about by other people’s views on what you should be doing. Always chasing other people’s approval limits your choices to following what is best for you.
Love your critics
Not all criticism is helpful—you are clumsy, for example, labels the person without offering any hint for improvement. Constructive criticism contains suggestions for improved performance and is vital to your learning. For example—39. . It is critical, but it contains a message for self-improvement. You can change what you do and get better results.
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Becoming an industry expert or a recognized specialist takes time. You invest the time in learning and growing as an ongoing process. You need time to seek out and try new approaches, work with your habits, take classes, and read. 40. .
A.I didn’t like your writing
B.Be mindful of other people’s approval
C.Be less sensitive to other people’s opinions
D.Here are some ways to develop a growth mindset
E.You need to work hard and patiently to be an overnight success
F.They move you out of your comfort zone and improve your skills
G.I didn’t enjoy your presentation because I couldn’t hear you at the back of the room
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
After my graduation from college, I was always worried about my income. I was hopeful when I got a part-time job at a library, and happier when I got a 41 part-time job. But was I going to be able to 42 two jobs at the same time I 43 , looking out of the window.
My eyes came to rest on a tree outside. A squirrel (松鼠) was making his way down the trunk. It was 44 because he was carrying a piece of bread. How was he going to 45 that Obviously he couldn’t climb up and down easily like other squirrels. He moved down, carefully holding onto the tree. “Be 46 ,” I thought, cheering him on in my mind. When he finally 47 the ground, he pulled the bread behind him. It was not 48 yet, but he kept trying!
Obviously, this squirrel and I had a lot in common. I had my own bread to 49 and my own trees to climb. I moved from one 50 to another to follow the squirrel’s 51 . Slowly but surely, he made it to the road and 52 to check for cars. Finally, the squirrel crossed the road 53 with his meal. When he entered the bushes, I cheered though I couldn’t 54 his next move. Then I went upstairs to get ready for the 55 before me. “You can do it,” I told myself.
( )41.A.similar B.popular
C.better D.second
( )42.A.deal with B.apply for
C.depend on D.give up
( )43.A.cried B.thought
C.expected D.explained
( )44.A.frightening B.necessary
C.difficult D.dangerous
( )45.A.experience B.survive
C.change D.manage
( )46.A.successful B.thankful
C.careful D.useful
( )47.A.cleared B.reached
C.left D.dug
( )48.A.finished B.shared
C.decided D.prepared
( )49.A.carry B.protect
C.package D.hide
( )50.A.tree B.road
C.window D.squirrel
( )51.A.progress B.business
C.advice D.lead
( )52.A.promised B.stopped
C.forgot D.pretended
( )53.A.regularly B.anxiously
C.safely D.secretly
( )54.A.imagine B.watch
C.explore D.plan
( )55.A.adventures B.victories
C.mistakes D.challenges
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·山东淄博高二期末]
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 Chinese fan dance is a beautiful component of China’s rich history. Rooted in ancient tradition, it is more than just a dance—it is 56. unique form of storytelling that combines art, music, and movement.
57. (traditional), the fan dance was performed to show elegance, often associated with the qualities that 58. (consider) to be typical of women. The fans are not merely props (支撑物), but extensions of the dancers’ bodies, 59. (use) to emphasize their movements and expressions. The fluttering (飘动) fans create a fantastic visual sight, symbolizing beauty, delicacy, 60. strength.
In the modern context, the fan dance is no longer limited 61. traditional music and costumes, but has absorbed 62. (element) of contemporary dance and fashion. This fusion (融合) of old and new has given the fan dance fresh appeal, making it more 63. (access) to younger generations.
Moreover, the fan dance is not just a performance, but also a form of exercise. It involves a series of coordinated movements that require balance, 64. (flexible), and rhythm, making it a fun and engaging way to keep fit.
Undeniably, the Chinese fan dance is a representative of China’s cultural adaptability and certainly it has stood the test of time, continually reinventing itself while 65. (stay) true to its roots.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) [2024·湖北武汉重点中学5G联合体高二期末]
假如你是李华,上周六你校学生会举办了“走进社区,服务大家”的公益活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动过程;
2.你的收获和感悟。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Students’ voluntary work in a community
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Alex is a 10-year-old boy who lives in the quiet Canadian town of Willowbrook. Despite coming from a family with little money, he was enthusiastic about learning and did well in his subjects. His mother, who worked as a nurse, is a living example of self-sufficiency and was his biggest supporter after his father left them.
One of his classmates, Jake, who comes from a better-off family and thinks himself cleverer than any other person, always makes cruel jokes about Alex’s worn-out trainers and second-hand jacket at school. Although he sometimes feels depressed, Alex never lets this stop him from loving school and doing his best.
One afternoon, during a survival skill class at school, Alex listened attentively as the teacher, Mr Brown, an experienced outdoorsman, showed the class how to make a spark from a flint (打火石). “In survival situations,” the teacher said, “it’s not just about the physical, it’s about the mental strength to keep going.” Alex took these words to heart, his eyes shining with interest.
On a school trip to the nearby forest, Alex and his classmates, including Jake, went on a hike. As the group went deeper into the forest, the undergrowth grew thicker and Alex found himself separated from the others. But it was Jake who really got lost. He wandered off the trail because he was proud and wanted to prove that he could navigate the forest on his own.
As evening approached, Jake’s confidence began to slip and he found himself alone in the dark. Panic began to set in. He felt remorseful (懊悔的) and helpless and began to call for help in a shaky voice. That’s when Alex, who had been looking for a way back to the trail, found him. Jake, who was usually the one to make fun of him, was now standing there, looking humble and scared. His pride had been replaced by a look of concern.
“Hey, Jake, it’s going to be OK,” Alex said, his voice calm and reassuring. “We’ll get through this together.”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Alex remembered the survival skills he had learned in the survival classes.
Paragraph 2:
Alex looked at Jake, surprised but touched by the sincerity in his voice.
