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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: What is your favourite kind of music
M: I enjoy listening to both Rock and R & B. How about you
W: I also like Rock and R & B. But I prefer pop music.
Text 2
M: I’m going to the English refresher course in the vacation. How about you, Jane
W: I’m making a plan for reviewing my English. Maybe I will also take your course.
M: That’s great. We can study together then.
Text 3
M: You live in a flat, don’t you
W: Yes. It is not big but comfortable. It’s very near my office and a supermarket. It isn’t expensive either.
Text 4
W: Do you know Tom’s e-mail address
M: Sorry, I have a bad memory for e-mail addresses, but I have it on my computer. Can I send it to you later
W: That would be great.
Text 5
W: Hi, Jim. I haven’t seen you for several days. Have you moved into your new house already
M: Yes, and I’m so excited about it.
W: Why are you so excited
M: I used to live in a small cold room all the year round, but now things have completely changed!
Text 6
M: Will you go out with me this weekend, Rita We can do anything you like.
W: I would love to, Sam! Can we go to dinner I’ve always wanted to eat at the new restaurant in town.
M: Sure! Then we should go to a movie after the dinner. I love going to the movies.
W: OK. Then we could get coffee after the movie and talk about it if we’re not ready to go home. That sounds like an amazing night!
Text 7
W: Hi, Mark, haven’t seen you for ages. How are you doing
M: I’m busy with my experiments in the lab, and after work, I often play some sports.
W: Like what
M: Like tennis, running and golf.
W: Golf That’s my favourite game. How often do you play, Mark
M: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Michelle
W: I play every Sunday.
M: Even when it rains
W: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday.
M: Where do you play
W: The Lawndale country club. Do you know it
M: Yes. I was there once. You’re going to play next Sunday, I suppose.
W: Certainly, listen! Why don’t you join me We can have a game.
M: I’d love to. What time shall we meet
W: Let’s meet at the club at 1:30 in the afternoon.
M: Good. See you then.
Text 8
W: Hey, Jack. I think our life today is too fast. Do you think so
M: Yes. Some experts have warned that millions of us are in danger of “breakdown”, because we race through life at a crazy speed. Many of us are having our evening meals in less than ten minutes. Workers are also spending their monthly earnings well before their next payday.
W: My life is like that. I’m so tired.
M: Maybe you need a rest. How about travelling to Netherlands with me
W: Good idea!
M: All right. Shall we fly there this Sunday
W: Well, I’d like to take the ship. I’ve never done that before. It must be exciting.
M: But it may waste a lot of time.
W: Don’t forget our purpose of this trip. Slow down.
M: All right. I’ll book two ship tickets for Monday, and we will come back four days later. Is it OK
W: Great!
Text 9
M: Hello, I’d like a standby ticket for this flight.
W: Let me see your boarding pass. So, your original reservation is on flight SA396 which leaves at 6:30 pm.
M: Yes. My meeting was scheduled to end at 5:00 pm. But it ended one hour early. And I’m hoping to catch flight SA285 and get home earlier.
W: Okay, Mr Green. You are the third in the waiting queue. Your name will be called when we start checking in for the flight.
M: Thanks. By the way, did your system show that I’m a gold member
W: Oh, I’m sorry that I overlooked that. In that case, you will be number one in the queue now.
M: Good that I asked. And when will you check in
W: In about forty minutes. And you don’t have any checked bags, do you
M: No, I don’t. Just carry-ons.
W: Excellent. Otherwise, things would get complicated. Now you can have a seat in the waiting area and read some magazines to kill time.
M: Okay.
Text 10
M: Hello everybody. My name is David Anderson. I’m glad to be invited by the International Student Centre to give you a talk on how to protect yourselves and avoid losses, both on and off campus. First, if you, especially the girls, are in a café or restaurant, make sure that your bag is where you can keep an eye on it. If you want to leave for a while, don’t ask a stranger to take care of it. Just take it with you. Second, if you have to walk home alone late at night, stick to well-lighted areas. If you really think someone is going to hurt you, go to the nearest house and ask for help. If a car stops and asks for information, just keep well clear of the door. Third, if you drive, park in a public car park, or at least in a well-lighted area if it’s at night. Avoid the quiet dark roads, and don’t leave your passport, laptop, or cash in the car. At last, I just want to say that in this country, it is not allowed to carry a knife, or anything that can be used as a weapon, even if it’s for self-defense. Actually, this isn’t a dangerous town if you’re careful enough.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了北京人民艺术剧院将在纽约上演剧目《茶馆》。
21.B 细节理解题。根据第三段“It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.”可知,观众可以欣赏到有特色的集体表演。故选B。
22.C 细节理解题。根据第四段“…Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.”可知,最适合观看这部戏的人是对中国感兴趣的人。故选C。
23.B 细节理解题。根据第五段“Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app.”可知,一个外地游客在线上购买门票,可享受5%的折扣,即(100×95%×2=)190美元。故选B。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者学习素描的经历,以此来强调如何将生活与学习融为一体,以促进艺术学习的提升。
24.B 细节理解题。由第一段中“I’ve been teaching myself to draw for a few years. I had improved a lot but for a long while was going nowhere. I’d tried lots of books and courses, and filled endless pages with boxes, parallel lines and figures. None of these seems to be working.”可知,作者在学习绘画时面临的挑战是:尽管作者付出了巨大努力,但进展甚微。故选B。
25.D 推理判断题。由第二段中“The scribbles weren’t all good but they have become part of a whole. I’ve been absorbed ever since.”可知,虽然这些涂鸦并不都是好的,但作者接受它们成为整体的一部分,由此可推知,作者从涂鸦中获得的益处是接受了艺术的不完美。故选D。
26.C 推理判断题。由第四段中“‘We think the practice in drawing is like that in piano…Progress happens naturally. It’s not preparatory. So just follow the process and take pleasure in it. This is what matters.’”可知,对于练习,Gregory强调练习的重点在于享受过程。故选C。
27.D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文讲述了作者学习素描时,有一段时间进步缓慢,后来通过涂鸦的方式将绘画与生活结合,取得了一定进展,在作者看来,这种方式有助于提升学习效果,由此可推知,这个故事传达了“融入生活,促进学习”的思想。故选D。
C
【文章大意】 本文为一篇说明文。文章通过阐述“幸福悖论”这一概念,解释了人们在闲暇时间倾向于选择无需太多努力的活动而非能提升技能的活动这一现象,并探讨了如何更有效地利用时间以获得更大幸福感。
28.C 推理判断题。根据第一段“Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist.”(假设你很想看最新的电视播送的体育比赛。没有什么比你的沙发更吸引你了。但你也可以利用这段时间来弄清楚如何完成家庭工艺项目,这将花费你至少一个小时的时间来观看教学视频。你知道如果你完成了,你会为自己感到骄傲。然而,沙发的吸引力变得难以抗拒。)可知,第一段通过描述一个人在决定是看电视还是做工艺项目时的心理斗争,引出了一个普遍现象,即人们常常在休闲时选择无需太多努力的活动,尽管他们知道通过提升和应用技能会带来更多的情绪提升。C选项(陈述一种现象。)符合题意。故选C。
29.B 推理判断题。根据第二段“According to research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the ‘happiness paradox (悖论)’. Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills.”(据研究,你的困境是所谓的“幸福悖论”的一个例子。简单地说,这是人们倾向于选择一种不需要多少努力的休闲活动,即使他们知道真正的情绪提升来自提升和运用他们的技能。先前的研究表明,如果可以选择,人们宁愿在闲暇时间从事被动的活动,而不是主动的活动。然而,这是一个不合理的选择,因为真正让你更快乐的是忙于一项能让你扩展和加强技能的活动。)可知,幸福悖论指的是人们倾向于选择轻松的休闲活动,即使他们明白真正能提升情绪的是参与能够提升和应用技能的活动。这种选择是矛盾的。故选B。
30.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections.”(虽然这个沙发与一个完成了一半的项目相比是诱人的,但我们仍然有办法解决。你可以将活动分解成更易于管理的部分。)可知,面对有挑战性的任务时,你可以将其分解为更易于管理的部分来应对。故选A。
31.D 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据倒数第三段和最后一段可知,研究显示了如何智慧地利用个人时间,包括选择有挑战性的活动可以增加幸福感,以及在需要时合理安排休息而并不感到内疚。D选项(使用“个人时间”的智慧。)符合题意。故选D。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了心理词典与实体词典的区别以及心理词典的特点。
32.A 推理判断题。根据第二段“Just like a physical dictionary, your mental dictionary contains information about words.”以及“While a physical dictionary is helpful in sharing knowledge, your personal mental dictionary is customized based on your individual experiences.”可知,作者通过比较心理词典和实体词典来解释心理词典的具体含义,故选A项。
33.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“You add words to your mental dictionary through your educational, occupational, cultural and other life experiences.”可知,职业对于心理词典的词汇量大小有影响。故选C项。
34.B 词义猜测题。根据“However, your mental dictionary can’t be like a physical dictionary since it is dynamic and quickly accessed.”和“They found evidence that participants selected words within 200 milliseconds of seeing the image.”可知,你的心理词典是动态的,并能被快速使用。研究人员发现参与者在看见图像的200毫秒内选择了单词,由此可知,你的大脑重新获得单词的速度非常快。所以画线词的意思是“重新获得”。故选B项。
35.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Remember that the words you use and the mental dictionary you have are part of what makes you and your voice unique.”可知,人们的说话用词会展现个体的独特性,说明我们对词汇的选择可能会告诉别人我们是什么样的人。故选D项。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要讲的是享受节日气氛,摆脱紧张的方法。
36.D 上文“Others can feel troubled by them, affected by the financial pressure and family gatherings often accompanying the holidays.”说明有一些人会因为经济压力和节日期间的家庭聚会而感到困扰,空后“So, what can you do if you’re feeling like that Roll your sleeves up. We’re going to get real, make a plan and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.”说明接下来要讲享受节日气氛的方法,因此空处应该对空前的对节日感到困扰进行评论,D选项(在假期里感到不快乐真的很糟糕。)承上启下,符合语境,故选D。
37.G 空处是本段主旨句。由空后“This may be obvious for many—you may feel triggered owing to the stress of social events or gift-giving. But others may have a harder time detecting what is going on.”可知,本段主要讲的是要知道自己为什么感到焦虑,G选项(让我们从找出导致你强烈焦虑的原因开始。)概括了本段主旨,可作为主旨句,故选G。
38.E 空前“If it is money fueling the discomfort, let’s strategize how you can cut down the financial expectations. You can select a thoughtful low-cost decoration or a bunch of flowers.”提到了省钱的方法,空处也应该与之相关,E选项(你也可以和你爱的人共度有意义的时光。)承接上文,符合语境,故选E。
39.B 空前“However, you can consider an excuse that can serve as a reason to leave early.”说明你可以找个借口早点离开聚会,空处应该说这么做会有什么好处,B选项(这会帮助你度过紧张的局面。)承接上文,符合语境,故选B。
40.F 空前“Rethink how to love yourself rather than care for others too much. If you have to be with someone, are you at risk to yourself because of arguments or conflicts ”说明了不要过多地在意别人,空后“Minimizing the time you spend with them is a wise choice.”说明了要尽量减少和某些人在一起的时间,空处应该交代这些人是什么人,应该是那些对自己不好的人,F选项(事实是,你很难与伤害你的人交往。)说明你很难和伤害你的人交往,和下文的“减少和他们在一起的时间”呼应,故选F。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一个名叫Sophia的女孩,在注意到工地上的穷困儿童光着脚后,决定帮助他们。她在家人和社区志愿者的支持下,创立了名为Sole Warriors的慈善机构,为有需要的人提供鞋子。
41.B 根据前文“…when she noticed the young barefoot children of construction workers at a construction site near her house.”可知,Sophia曾经注意到她家附近一个建筑工地的建筑工人的赤脚孩子,现在回忆起曾经看到的一幕。故选B。record记录;recall回忆起;remind提醒;reply回复。
42.D 根据“They were walking around that construction site, which was a daily…”可知,他们在建筑工地走来走去,这是他们的日常生活。故选D。report报告;inspection检查;performance表现;routine常规。
43.A 根据“Wow, my…are so soft.”可知,Sophia回到家中看到自己的脚非常的柔软,而前文提到工地的孩子们赤裸的、流血的双脚,她意识到这与她自己的特殊待遇(双脚柔软)形成了令人不安的对比。故选A。 privilege特权,特殊待遇;preference偏好;problem问题;potential潜力。
44.B 根据前文“Their feet were bare, rough, and bleeding…”可知,与工地上的孩子们赤裸的、流血的双脚相比,她的双脚很柔软。故选B。leg腿;foot脚;knee膝盖;ankle脚踝。
45.C 根据“…seeing many of the shoes…”可知,她打开衣柜的门,看到许多鞋子堆在一起。故选C。wear out磨损;use up用完;pile up堆积;tear apart撕裂。
46.A 根据“…give them all away to those children.”可知,看到一堆不穿的鞋子,她匆忙把它们送给了那些工地上的孩子们。故选A。rush匆忙;apply应用;pretend假装;refuse拒绝。
47.B 根据of her parents and community volunteers可知,在父母和社区志愿者的帮助下,她成立了Sole Warriors。故选B。resistance阻力;assistance帮助;ambition雄心;doubt怀疑。
48.C 根据“…to providing footwear to those in need.”可知,她成立了Sole Warriors,这是一家致力于为有需要的人提供鞋子的慈善机构。故选C。accustomed习惯的;opposed反对的;committed尽心尽力的;addicted上瘾的。
49.A 根据“…started as a brief conversation with her parents…”可知,这个想法始于她和父母的一次简短谈话。故选A。initially最初;eventually最终;formally正式地;regularly定期地。
50.B 根据“…from people who wanted to help came flooding in.”可知,想要提供帮助的人的询问如潮水般涌来。故选B。challenge挑战;enquiry询问;order订单;explanation解释。
51.C 根据her new project with her schoolwork可知,她兼顾她的新项目和功课。故选C。connect连接;compare比较;balance同等重视;replace替换。
52.D 根据前文“…Sophia founded Sole Warriors, a charity…to providing footwear to those in need.”以及“…making a list to decide which of those poor children…”可知,她成立的慈善组织为有需要的人提供鞋子,所以她熬夜到凌晨2点,列了一张清单,决定哪些贫困的孩子需要捐赠物。故选D。education教育;determination决心;regulation规则;donation捐赠物。
53.A 根据“…gave out 700 pairs of shoes.”可知,在第一次分发中,Sole Warriors收集并分发了700双鞋。故选A。collect收集;purchase购买;produce生产;design设计。
54.C 根据to 28, 000 across four countries可知,捐赠物的数量共计28 000双。故选C。 lead引导;point指向;amount共计;decline下降。
55.D 座右铭是:捐赠一双鞋,拯救一个人,所以她的工作是有价值的。故选D。demanding要求高的;professional专业的;tiring累人的;worthwhile有价值的。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统工艺“点翠”技艺的历史、特点、工艺和价值。
56.decorated 考查非谓语动词。objects与decorate之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词作后置定语。故填decorated。
57.enormously 考查副词。空处修饰动词prized应用副词形式。故填enormously。
58.irreplaceable 考查形容词。空后是名词,所以空处应填形容词作定语,根据句意可知,此处表达“不可替代的角色”之意,应是irreplaceable作定语。故填irreplaceable。
59.were considered 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。consider和主语kingfisher feathers之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,根据时间状语in ancient China可知,用一般过去时,且主语为复数。故填were considered。
60.a 考查冠词。quality在此处是可数名词,泛指“一种品质”,应用不定冠词修饰,且unique以辅音音素开头,用a修饰。故填a。
61.which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是diancui,且关系词在从句中作主语,用which引导。故填which。
62.and 考查连词。根据句意可知,became very popular in the Tang and Song dynasties和reached its height in the Ming and Qing dynasties是并列关系,用and连接。故填and。
63.originality 考查名词。根据前文creativity and可知,空处应填名词,和creativity并列作宾语,不可数。故填originality。
64.as 考查介词。此处是固定搭配stand out as,意为“作为……脱颖而出”。故填as。
65.to obtain 考查非谓语动词。根据句意可知,此处用不定式作目的状语。故填to obtain。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Our school newspaper recently conducted a survey to explore the eating preference of students, and the results are shown in the provided chart.
The chart reveals some striking statistics. Meat dominates our diet,with an astonishing 90% of students opting for it, while vegetables are the least favoured, chosen by only 23% of participants. Surprisingly, soft drinks hold a significant share, making up 78% of students. Additionally, more than half of the respondents favour snacks.
The data offer valuable insights.In summary, it’s evident that students should increase their vegetable intake and reduce their consumption of soft drinks and snacks to lead a healthier life. It’s crucial that we take action rather than being satisfied with our current eating preference.
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以萨拉收养的一只流浪狗为线索展开,讲述了萨拉在动物收容所收养了一只有一段艰难过去的狗,萨拉用爱和安慰让这只狗摆脱了过去的痛苦,之后她让这只狗参加了帮助自闭症儿童的训练,这只名为巴迪的狗用行动给自闭症孩子带来了欢笑。
【详解】
1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“他们在治疗中心的第一天充满了不确定性。”可知,第一段可描写萨拉带巴迪第一次去自闭症治疗中心时的情况。
②由第二段首句内容“几个星期过去了,萨拉注意到孩子们和巴迪都发生了显著的变化。”可知,第二段可描写巴迪和患自闭症的孩子们建立了联系,并为他们带来欢笑。
2. 续写线索:参加训练—和孩子们建立联系—给那些需要帮助的人带来了快乐和安慰
One possible version:
Their first day at the therapy centre was filled with uncertainty. The children, accustomed to their own company or limited interactions (过去分词作定语), were initially cautious about Buddy. Some would avoid eye contact, while others stood still observing from a distance (现在分词作状语). Buddy sensed the anxiety too, sitting patiently and occasionally offering a gentle touch with his nose (现在分词作状语) to a child who seemed less afraid (定语从句). Despite the initial challenges, Sarah was confident that Buddy would eventually adapt to this new environment and make a positive impact (宾语从句).
As the weeks progressed, Sarah noticed a remarkable change both in the children and Buddy. The once timid dog now eagerly approached the children, gently touching their hands with his nose and wagging his tail enthusiastically (现在分词作状语). In return, the children would stroke his soft fur and share their snacks with him. Their fear and hesitation gradually changed into smiles and laughter as they began to trust and form bonds with one another (时间状语从句). It was evident that (形式主语) the journey of transformation that began in the animal shelter (定语从句) had now extended to the therapy centre, where Buddy’s presence brought joy and comfort to those in need(定语从句).模块素养测评卷
Units 10—12
(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 kind of music does the woman like best
A.Rock. B.Pop. C.R & B.
( )2.What will Jane probably do in the vacation
A.Help the man review English.
B.Make a study plan.
C.Take an English class.
( )3.What does the woman think of her flat
A.Big. B.Expensive.
C.Convenient.
( )4.What are the speakers talking about
A.The man’s bad memory.
B.The woman’s computer.
C.Tom’s contact information.
( )5.Why is the man so excited
A.He has got married.
B.He has moved into a new house.
C.His small cold house has been sold.
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 does Rita suggest going first
A.A cinema. B.A restaurant.
C.A café.
( )7.What does Rita think of the plan
A.Exciting. B.Disappointing.
C.Time-wasting.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What sports does the man like to do after work
A.Tennis, running and golf.
B.Tennis, swimming and golf.
C.Table tennis, running and golf.
( )9.How often does the man play golf
A.Every Sunday. B.Twice a week.
C.About once a month.
( )10.What time will the speakers meet at the club
A.At 1:30 pm. B.At 2:00 pm.
C.At 2:30 pm.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.Why are millions of people in danger of “breakdown”
A.They are always in a hurry.
B.They can’t eat dinner on time.
C.They spend their earnings fast.
( )12.What does the woman think of taking the ship
A.Exciting. B.Tiring. C.Slow.
( )13.When will the speakers probably come back
A.On Monday. B.On Friday. C.On Sunday.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Why does the man want to change his reservation
A.He needs to attend a meeting.
B.His meeting ended early.
C.His flight was delayed.
( )15.How many other people are on the waiting list besides the man
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
( )16.When will flight SA285 start checking in
A.In about 40 minutes. B.In about one hour.
C.In about one hour and a half.
( )17.What will the man do next
A.Check his bags. B.Wait for a while.
C.Apply for a member card.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.To whom is the speaker talking
A.New employees. B.Foreign tourists.
C.International students.
( )19.What are girls advised to do in a café
A.Take care of their bags. B.Don’t talk to strangers.
C.Leave the place quickly.
( )20.What is the best place to park a car
A.Beside a house. B.On a quiet road.
C.In a public car park.
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
Beijing People’s Art Theatre, arguably the most famous professional theatre company in China, will present Teahouse by Lao She, which is the cornerstone of its repertory (剧目), as its New York City(NYC) appearance.
Teahouse will play at the Michael Schimmel Centre for the Arts in NYC from Nov.27 to Dec.1 this year. The production will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with simultaneous (同时的) English translation through headphones.
Teahouse is set in a typical, old Beijing teahouse and follows the lives of the owner and his customers through three stages in modern Chinese history, from approximately 1898 to 1948. It brings a cast of over sixty actors delivering their characteristic performance. Together, they reflected the changes in the then Chinese society through the Yutai Teahouse, a place where people from all walks of life came together.
The production in NYC will be the final stop of a US tour that has also included performances in Houston and Los Angeles. As a well-received classic in its homeland, Teahouse is a must-see for everyone interested in contemporary Chinese literature, and anyone interested in catching a glimpse of the remarkable changes in modern China within two hours and thirty minutes.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the price of just $100 apiece (每人) at the booking office. You will enjoy a 5% discount off the price if you purchase through our website or app. For our local theatregoers who have bought our yearly plan, an extra 5% discount will also come your way.
( )21.What can the audience enjoy while watching Teahouse
A.Classical Chinese music.
B.Distinctive group performance.
C.Grand stage sets.
D.Translation on the screen.
( )22.Who are most suited for this play
A.Devoted theatregoers. B.Literary critics.
C.China enthusiasts. D.English speakers.
( )23.How much does an out-of-town tourist need to pay for two tickets online
A.180 dollars. B.190 dollars.
C.195 dollars. D.200 dollars.
B
Learning anything can be challenging, especially when it comes to figuring out how and what to practise. Repetition is usually essential. But you don’t want something that takes the joy out of you. I’ve been teaching myself to draw for a few years. I had improved a lot but for a long while was going nowhere. I’d tried lots of books and courses, and filled endless pages with boxes, parallel lines and figures. None of these seems to be working.
But something clicked when I started sketching this year. The sketches led to a shift in mindset. Rather than trying to practise, I was engaging in a practice—scribbling (涂鸦). The scribbles weren’t all good but they have become part of a whole. I’ve been absorbed ever since. I scribbled my breakfast, the fruit in the office, and other people on the train.
I spoke to Danny Gregory, a writer who blogs and makes videos about sketching, to try to figure out why I had become so taken by my new practice.
“We think the practice in drawing is like that in piano, where you have to play through a series of musical notes step by step,” Gregory says. “But what if you think about practice in other terms—like a yoga practice or medical practice With those kinds of practices, you’ve learned some stuff, right Progress happens naturally. It’s not preparatory. So just follow the process and take pleasure in it. This is what matters.”
I have now filled two sketchbooks just with portraits—more than 100 scribbled over a couple of months. In them I challenged myself to include people on every page. As I was used to drawing ghost-town versions, the first few pages were a struggle. But I started varying my morning coffee routine to find new places where I could observe life.
My latest sketchbook will tackle the challenge of all my drawings—hands. I’ve always had problems drawing hands. It’s early days, but I’m not fearing it as I would have before because it isn’t just practice any more.
( )24.What was the challenge the author faced when learning to draw
A.Lack of interest in traditional practice methods.
B.Little progress despite extensive efforts.
C.Difficulty in obtaining necessary resources.
D.Inability to master specific drawing techniques.
( )25.What did the author benefit from scribbling
A.Improving hand control.
B.Enriching creative expression.
C.Grasping ways to paint details.
D.Accepting imperfections in art.
( )26.According to Gregory, which attitude towards practice should be emphasized
A.Focus on specifics is essential.
B.Repetition is a fundamental key.
C.The emphasis lies in enjoying the process.
D.The highlight is in well-organized exercises.
( )27.What message does the story convey
A.Every beginning is difficult.
B.Tailored methods drive progress.
C.Art is the language of the soul.
D.Integrating life enhances learning.
C
Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist.
According to research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论)”. Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills.
Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task.
Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise.
The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time”.
( )28.What is Paragraph 1 about
A.Introducing a project. B.Defining a concept.
C.Stating a phenomenon. D.Providing an instruction.
( )29.What is happiness paradox
A.An active pursuit. B.A conflicting mindset.
C.A leisure activity. D.An effortless choice.
( )30.How can you entertain yourself when doing a challenging task
A.By breaking the task into small units.
B.By stepping out of your comfort zone.
C.By finishing your undone project right now.
D.By reducing the variety of your choice.
( )31.What does the research show
A.The method of improving skills.
B.The management of responsibility.
C.The happiness from easy activities.
D.The wisdom of using your “me-time”.
D
The days of having a dictionary on your bookshelf are numbered. But that’s OK, because everyone already walks around with a dictionary—not the one on your phone, but the one in your head.
Just like a physical dictionary, your mental dictionary contains information about words. This includes the letters, sounds and meaning, or semantics of words, as well as information about parts of speech and how you can fit words together to form grammatical sentences. While a physical dictionary is helpful in sharing knowledge, your personal mental dictionary is customized based on your individual experiences.
What words are in your mental dictionary might overlap with the mental dictionary of someone else who also speaks the same language, but there will also be a lot of differences between the content of your dictionaries. You add words to your mental dictionary through your educational, occupational, cultural and other life experiences. This customization also means that the size of mental dictionaries is a little bit different from person to person and varies in age. Researchers found that the average 20-year-old American English speaker knows about 42,000 unique words, and this number grows to about 48,000 by age 60. Some people will have even larger vocabularies.
However, your mental dictionary can’t be like a physical dictionary since it is dynamic and quickly accessed. Your brain’s speed to retrieve a word is very fast. In one study, researchers mapped the time course of word retrieval among 24 college students by recording their brain activity while they named pictures. They found evidence that participants selected words within 200 milliseconds of seeing the image. After word selection, their brains continued to process information about that word, like what sounds are needed to say that chosen word and ignoring related words. This is why you can retrieve words at such speed in real-time conversations, often so quickly that you give little conscious attention to that process.
The next time you have a conversation with someone, take a moment to reflect on why you choose the specific words. Remember that the words you use and the mental dictionary you have are part of what makes you and your voice unique.
( )32.In Paragraph 2, the author explains the mental dictionary by .
A.making a comparison B.analysing influences
C.drawing conclusions D.offering assumptions
( )33.What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A.People’s vocabulary will peak at the age of 60.
B.The content of one’s mental dictionary is inherited.
C.Careers have an impact on the size of a mental dictionary.
D.Native English speakers share the same mental dictionaries.
( )34.What does the underlined word “retrieve” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Revise. B.Reacquire.
C.Retell. D.Represent.
( )35.According to the passage, which of the following may the author agree with most
A.People are aware of the word choosing process.
B.Think twice before what to say in a conversation.
C.Printed dictionaries will be replaced by mental ones.
D.Our choices of vocabulary probably tell who we are.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The holidays can be a divisive season. Because the holidays are full of merriness, some love them. Others can feel troubled by them, affected by the financial pressure and family gatherings often accompanying the holidays. 36. So, what can you do if you’re feeling like that Roll your sleeves up. We’re going to get real, make a plan and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
37. This may be obvious for many—you may feel triggered owing to the stress of social events or gift-giving. But others may have a harder time detecting what is going on.
Begin tracking how you’re feeling on the day-to-day life. You can keep a journal or take a brief walk where you can reflect at the end of your day. Doing this lets you see a pattern of what may be activating your negative feelings.
After getting your triggers written down, let’s make a plan. If it is money fueling the discomfort, let’s strategize how you can cut down the financial expectations. You can select a thoughtful low-cost decoration or a bunch of flowers. 38. Don’t be afraid to let them know your financial condition. If holiday gatherings are extremely stressful, it is time to see how this can shift. Avoiding holiday gatherings altogether isn’t possible for most. However, you can consider an excuse that can serve as a reason to leave early. 39.
Rethink how to love yourself rather than care for others too much. If you have to be with someone, are you at risk to yourself because of arguments or conflicts 40. Minimizing the time you spend with them is a wise choice.
A.Keep track of your daily actions.
B.It will help you get through the tense situation.
C.Hosting a gathering can be another costly issue.
D.Feeling joyless during the holidays can be really awful.
E.You can also offer meaningful time spent with loved ones.
F.The truth is that it is hard to engage with people who hurt you.
G.Let’s begin by identifying what is causing you the intense anxiety.
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。
Sophia was 18 when she noticed the young barefoot children of construction workers at a construction site near her house. “Their feet were bare, rough, and bleeding,” 41 Sophia now. “They were walking around that construction site, which was a daily 42 for them.” In that moment, Sophia realized the upsetting contrast to her own 43 .
She went back home, looked down and thought, “Wow, my 44 are so soft.” She opened her closet doors, seeing many of the shoes 45 , which hadn’t been worn for months or years. She 46 to give them all away to those children.
Later that year, with the 47 of her parents and community volunteers, Sophia founded Sole Warriors, a charity 48 to providing footwear to those in need.
The idea, which 49 started as a brief conversation with her parents, quickly grew. After she spread the word with posters, 50 from people who wanted to help came flooding in. For months, Sophia was 51 her new project with her schoolwork. “After finishing my homework, I stayed up till 2 am making a list to decide which of those poor children needed 52 .”
In its first distribution, Sole Warriors 53 and gave out 700 pairs of shoes. Today that number 54 to 28,000 across four countries, thanks to the hard work of a core team of about 80 volunteers.
Though Sophia has been facing so many challenges, her work is 55 for a motto: donate a sole, save a soul.
( )41.A.records B.recalls
C.reminds D.replies
( )42.A.report B.inspection
C.performance D.routine
( )43.A.privilege B.preference
C.problem D.potential
( )44.A.legs B.feet
C.knees D.ankles
( )45.A.worn out B.used up
C.piled up D.torn apart
( )46.A.rushed B.applied
C.pretended D.refused
( )47.A.resistance B.assistance
C.ambition D.doubt
( )48.A.accustomed B.opposed
C.committed D.addicted
( )49.A.initially B.eventually
C.formally D.regularly
( )50.A.challenges B.enquiries
C.orders D.explanations
( )51.A.connecting B.comparing
C.balancing D.replacing
( )52.A.education B.determination
C.regulations D.donations
( )53.A.collected B.purchased
C.produced D.designed
( )54.A.leads B.points
C.amounts D.declines
( )55.A.demanding B.professional
C.tiring D.worthwhile
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。
Decoration with feathers is a universal phenomenon in human history. In the past, objects 56. (decorate) with feathers were regarded as fine art works and therefore were 57. (enormous) prized.
In this subject, Chinese tradition plays a(n) 58. (replaceable) role. In ancient China, kingfisher (翠鸟) feathers, with blue or violet colours, 59. (consider) one of the best materials for luxury decoration. These feathers possess 60. unique quality that allows them to display a remarkable range of colours when hit by light.
Dotting a surface with kingfisher feathers was called diancui, 61. is a major traditional feather decoration technique in China. Dating back to the Warring States Period, this technique became very popular in the Tang and Song dynasties 62 reached its height in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It represented an invaluable part of the nation’s history and demonstrated the creativity and 63. (original) of the Chinese people.
The diancui technique was complex, standing out 64. a shining example of craftsmanship (技艺). Craftsmen put the feather of a kingfisher on a base metal and adjusted the tiny structure and materials 65. (obtain) various colour effects. This showed a high level of artistic achievement.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是校英文报的编辑,校英文报最近做了一项有关学生日常饮食偏好的调查,数据如图所示,请你就此写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 数据描述;
2. 数据分析。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
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。
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the animal shelter, Sarah walked through the rows of cages until her eyes landed on a small, trembling dog huddled (蜷缩) in the corner. “I think I’ve found the one,” Sarah whispered softly to herself as she looked into the dog’s sad eyes. This timid, abandoned dog had no idea that a journey of transformation with friendly people lay in store for him.
The shelter staff explained that the dog, named Buddy, had a difficult past and was very shy and scared. Sarah extended a hand, offering a soothing tone, “Hey sweetie, you must have a story to tell, but from now on, you’ve got a buddy in me.”
Bringing Buddy home was just the beginning of their journey, which was rocky at first for him. Everything was strange and new, causing him to hide under furniture and startle at every sound. Therefore, Sarah provided a cozy bed, delicious meals, and most importantly, heaps of love and comfort.
Slowly but surely, he started to emerge from his shell, wagging his tail tentatively and gazing at Sarah with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Under Sarah’s patient and loving guidance, Buddy flourished, even learning tricks and commands, and forming a deep bond with his new owner.
The journey of healing turned out to be a success. But Sarah had never expected it would bring about another one.
One day, while scrolling through social media, Sarah came across a heart-warming story about dogs being trained to assist children with autism (自闭症). Those children had social communication difficulties and had few facial expressions and gestures. Without hesitation, she enquired about the programme and soon, Buddy was enrolled in training to become a certified therapy dog. But she was unsure whether Buddy would be comfortable with the new challenge.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Their first day at the therapy centre was filled with uncertainty.
Paragraph 2:
As the weeks progressed, Sarah noticed a remarkable change both in the children and Buddy.
