单元质量检测（一） CONNECTIONS
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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 will the woman do tonight？（ ）
A.Go to a concert. B.Do some reading. C.Visit her professor.
2.How will the woman go to Chicago？（ ）
A.By air. B.By car. C.By train.
3.What is probably the man？（ ）
A.A hotel clerk. B.A shop keeper. C.A waiter.
4.What does the man think Kate will like？（ ）
A.A book. B.A CD. C.A concert ticket.
5.Where does the man want to go？（ ）
A.A bank. B.A shopping mall. C.A post office.
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.How often does Linda have yoga classes？（ ）
A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week.
7.What may the two speakers do this Sunday afternoon？（ ）
A.Do some exercise. B.See a movie. C.Work together.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What will the man do this afternoon？（ ）
A.Hand in his homework.
B.Go out with the woman.
C.Do math and physics homework.
9.What day is it today？（ ）
A.Friday.
B.Saturday.
C.Sunday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What did the man just do？（ ）
A.He kicked a rubbish bin.
B.He bought some bottled water.
C.He threw away a plastic bottle.
11.What does the woman usually do to protect the earth？（ ）
A.Reuse the old things. B.Collect plastic bottles. C.Sort the rubbish.
12.What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Teacher and student. B.Classmates. C.Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the woman want the man to do？（ ）
A.Go to her birthday party.
B.Invite some friends to a party.
C.Help organise a birthday party.
14.When does the man plan to visit the woman on Friday？（ ）
A.About 7：30 pm. B.About 8：00 pm. C.About 8：30 pm.
15.What will the man do on Friday？（ ）
A.Bring some drinks. B.Prepare a cake. C.Play the piano.
16.What is the man busy with？（ ）
A.A speech. B.His study. C.A report.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.For whom may the language learning class aim？（ ）
A.People starting to work.
B.People retiring from work.
C.People wanting to travel abroad.
18.What did the members do first in class？（ ）
A.Writing down some words.
B.Talking in English.
C.Pronouncing words.
19.What may impress the speaker most in the English class？（ ）
A.The pleasant class atmosphere.
B.The friendly members.
C.The learned teacher.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about？（ ）
A.Her English learning experience.
B.A way to learn English well.
C.Benefits of learning English.
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
Where to go this year？ To give you a helping hand we’ve highlighted some of the best new rides， parks and attractions not to miss on your radar.
Alton Towers
Alton Towers has announced several new attractions in CBeebies Land will open in spring.There will be a new Hey Duggee themed play and adventure land for kids complete with appearances from Hey Duggee himself， a brand new JoJo & Gran Gran At Home attraction with fun activities， and a brand new interactive show， Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig， where families can discover plenty of prehistoric sights and sounds in the immersive experience.
Legoland
Legoland has announced a brand new attraction which is sure to be a hit with kids who can’t get enough of building Lego creations.“The Brick” will open in spring and will offer hundreds of thousands of Lego bricks for families to play with.Last year the resort also opened a huge new land inspired by mythical creatures complete with new rides and the UK’s first flying theatre ride.
Thorpe Park
Although no new rides are scheduled， the resort is currently in a public consultation period following a proposal for a new rollercoaster which would be tipped to become the tallest rollercoaster in the UK.
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is going all out this year as it celebrates its 53rd anniversary.Expect dazzling shows， iconic landmarks such as Cinderella Castle being transformed into one of four Beacons of Light， and 50 golden statues celebrating iconic characters.
21.How many new attractions will be open in CBeebies Land？（ ）
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
22.What can we learn about Thorpe Park？（ ）
A.It has the tallest rollercoaster in the UK.
B.It doesn’t have any new rides.
C.It submitted plans for children’s rides.
D.It is under construction of a rollercoaster.
23.In which park can visitors enjoy the golden statues？（ ）
A.Alton Towers. B.Legoland.
C.Thorpe Park. D.Walt Disney World.
B
It was love at first sight when I picked up Robbie from Freedom Guide Dogs in Cassville， New York.Robbie was not mine to keep.I would be fostering him for about a year and a half and then he would become a guide dog for a blind person.I called him my “puppy with a purpose”.It was my responsibility to provide basic training and socialization opportunities.
Fostering a guide dog puppy sounded like a great thing to do， so important and fun.So I worked hard on the project while falling more in love with Robbie every day.In his cute red “Puppy in Training” vest， we had access to all public places.I walked proudly into the likes of supermarkets， museums， libraries， office buildings， restaurants， and even Boston Logan International Airport — where at six months Robbie lay calmly at my feet as we waited in a crowded， noisy line to board an airplane.
Robbie also came to work with me at the nursing home where I was the activity director.The seniors there were comforted by Robbie’s presence.They stroked （轻抚） his head while telling stories about their own dogs from years past； Robbie sat patiently and listened.He was a “cure” for the staff as well.“Can I borrow Robbie for a few minutes？” was a frequent request from someone having a stressful day.
These only added to my ongoing hope that Robbie would never leave.I just couldn’t face the future of losing him.Robbie was a year and a half when I got the e-mail “It’s time to bring Robbie back.” One of the hardest things I have ever had to do was to devolve Robbie.But it was small comfort that he would soon be with someone who really needed him and make a difference in someone’s life.Months later， I got a picture of Robbie leading Frank through the streets of Manhattan.This puppy was now officially a working city guide dog.
24.Why did the author bring Robbie to various public places？（ ）
A.To get him socialized. B.To foster him with fun.
C.To familiarize him with her life. D.To show deep affection for him.
25.What can we learn about Robbie？（ ）
A.He was the seniors’ favourite. B.He can help people to be relaxed.
C.He once worked at the nursing home. D.He always keeps the author company.
26.What does the underlined word “devolve” in the last paragraph probably mean？（ ）
A.Turn over. B.Take in.
C.Pick up. D.Push aside.
27.Which can be the best title for the text？（ ）
A.A Hard Project B.A Higher Purpose
C.An Unexpected Connection D.An Unforgettable Separation
C
Free education and health care are surely among the reasons why the World Happiness Report in recent years revealed Norway was one of the happiest country in the world， but researchers attribute a Norwegian’s good cheer to one single word.
The word is dugnad and it means to do community work.Before you rush out to help an elderly neighbour cross the street or walk dogs at your local shelter （although both are worthwhile activities）， you need to know that dugnad does not directly translate to traditional volunteerism， although the work of a dugnad is voluntary.
Deeply rooted in the country’s heritage， dugnad is different than routine charitable work.It describes times when community members come together to contribute their skills towards the goal of maintaining or beautifying a certain geographic location.This could be through repairs， building， cleaning， gardening， or painting.Norwegian law doesn’t enforce dugnad event attendance but widespread participation is expected and regarded as a vital part of belonging to neighbourhoods， organisations， and workplaces， which all often coordinate their own dugnads.
A Norwegian friend tells us，“Dugnad is a part of the national soul.It’s not really about patting ourselves on the back for doing a good deed.” Dugnad has a cultural resonance （共鸣） that agrees with Norway’s values for generosity and collective care.Dugnad participation strengthens bonds and maintains a nation； everyone benefits from a well-cared-for community.
If you’re inspired to try it yourself， here are some ideas to bring the spirit of dugnad to your area.
Mow lawns for the elderly in your area.
Organise co-workers to repaint the headquarters of a local nonprofit.
Organise a clean up day at your local park and plant new flowers.
Remember the goal is to chip in to keep the country happy； instead of hosting a bake sale to raise money to buy a local sports team new uniforms， think of having a sewing party to repair them instead.
28.What do the researchers stress about the reason for Norwegians’ happiness？（ ）
A.Health care. B.Free education.
C.Involving in voluntary activities. D.Participating in frequent charitable work.
29.What’s the main purpose of Norwegians’ taking part in dugnads？（ ）
A.To gain recognition from others. B.To achieve a sense of belonging.
C.To show their generosity to others. D.To answer the call of the community.
30.Which of the following would the author most probably advise us to do？（ ）
A.To carry out repairs on the local garden. B.To raise some money for the local church.
C.To donate some money for the neighbourhood. D.To buy some uniforms for the local sports team.
31.What would be the best title for the text？（ ）
A.The Top Secret of Happiness B.The Happiest Country in the World
C.One Word That Makes Norwegians Happy D.One Character That Norwegians Are Proud of
D
All governments have tried to get more young people into higher education.But has an unintended consequence of this social mobility （社会阶层变动） drive been the neglect of low-skilled work？
When I was an editor of the Financial Times back in the early 1990s， almost every week a report would land on my desk predicting that most people in the future would have a cool job in business services or the creative fields， and that unskilled jobs would fall to a few hundred thousand.
But it hasn’t worked out like that.In fact， experts estimate that between one quarter and one-third of all jobs in the British economy today — as many as nine million — are low-skilled， and the number is increasing in fields like care， retail and hospitality.
There is also a sense that some of these jobs have a bad image.And some fields are experiencing recruitment problems.
In part， it is because we have higher expectations about what we want from a job than people used to， according to Professor Caroline Lloyd， who was recently involved in a large study of low wage work in five industries across the UK and Europe.
“Young people are always being told to look high， be ambitious； and then， faced with a labour market where the jobs aren’t very good， then of course there’s a lot of dissatisfaction there.”
Over recent years， she says， low-skilled jobs have become relatively less well paid， and often more demanding.As a result， we should not be surprised that people — especially young men — no longer want to do basic jobs.
So how， if at all， can these jobs be made more attractive？ Paying more for them would be a start， but progress on pay is not going to be fast.Giving more thought to job design， and how to make even quite basic jobs more satisfying， is easier to achieve.
32.What is an unwanted result of the social mobility drive？（ ）
A.The increase of low-skilled jobs. B.The decrease of low-skilled jobs.
C.People’s refusing to do low-skilled jobs. D.People’s paying no attention to low-skilled jobs.
33.What does the underlined sentence “But it hasn’t worked out like that.” in Paragraph 3 suggest？（ ）
A.Low-skilled jobs haven’t increased. B.Low-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
C.High-skilled jobs haven’t increased. D.High-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
34.According to Professor Caroline Lloyd， people’s dissatisfaction in the labour market results from .（ ）
A.lack of good jobs B.lack of career advice
C.their high expectations D.their low qualifications
35.What should be taught to children according to the author？（ ）
A.You must aim high. B.Every job has its value.
C.You’re destined to be great. D.Top jobs are more rewarding.
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。
How to Get Followers on Instagram
Instagram is an app for iOS， Android， and Windows Phone devices.36.（ ） Getting more followers is important to increase your Instagram presence， but knowing where to start can be difficult.Read this article for tips on creating good photos， interacting with the community， and increasing your presence on Instagram in general.
Follow similar accounts. Instagram is a community， and you will find yourself gaining followers if you participate in that community.This means interacting beyond simply uploading photos.Find people that are posting pictures that interest you， and follow their accounts.37.（ ） Don’t just follow everyone you see， or your feed will become too overloaded to process.Limit yourself to following only those accounts that you find most interesting.
Like and comment on pictures. Once you start following some people， take some time to Like and comment on their photos.Not only will this make the other person feel good， but other people may see your name or comment and check out your profile.38.（ ）
Respond to comments on your own photos. Interacting with your own followers is important to maintain your follower base.Respond to any interesting comments， and thank your followers for any compliments.39.（ ）
Fill out your personal information. Your Instagram bio is an often-overlooked but very important part of your Instagram account.40.（ ） Include a couple hashtags （话题标签） as well that relate to your content.
A.This will let you see their latest photos.
B.You must follow those who have followed you.
C.Getting followers is becoming more and more important.
D.Let people know who you are and why they should follow you.
E.If a follower asks a question， take the time to answer it properly.
F.If you stay active， this can lead to a steady stream of new followers.
G.It allows users to share and upload photos within the Instagram community.
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。
Recently， I was thinking how mindless my family’s routines had become.We had become absorbed in our own activities and not very 41 towards those around us.We needed to do something to bring back some 42 into our lives.
I purchased a journal， 43 it “Our Deed Diary” and held a family meeting.I told my husband and our daughters I 44 us all to think about doing a kindness for others every day.The purpose was to 45 the focus on ourselves and brighten someone else’s day in the process.
We talked about what a good deed would mean for this “ 46 ”.We decided that a good deed was doing something nice for someone else that they were not 47 .It could be as 48 as making a card for your teacher.We 49 to record our deeds every day and discuss them over dinner.
The project is 50 than it seems.We all， of course， do things for others on a 51 basis but this had to be something above and beyond what we already do.Sending birthday cards to people that we already send cards to every year would not 52 .This had to be an unexpected 53 on our parts.
We have been doing good deeds for nearly a year now.I am happy to say that it is making a 54 in our lives.Instead of always wondering what the day will bring for us， we 55 what we can do for someone else.I feel my daughters better understand the old saying that “it is better to give than to receive”.
41. A.sensitive B.generous C.curious D.considerate
42. A.value B.symbol C.wisdom D.meaning
43. A.called B.defined C.created D.designed
44. A.ordered B.wanted C.suggested D.requested
45. A.place B.obtain C.reduce D.increase
46. A.dream B.project C.idea D.attempt
47. A.predicting B.expecting C.demanding D.requiring
48. A.special B.useful C.simple D.interesting
49. A.decided B.hoped C.insisted D.preferred
50. A.bigger B.smaller C.easier D.harder
51. A.regular B.casual C.normal D.natural
52. A.matter B.count C.contribute D.include
53. A.plan B.program C.effort D.present
54. A.sense B.change C.choice D.difference
55. A.put forward B.make out C.think about D.bring up
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。
The pursuit of happiness and health is a popular effort.New findings recently reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences point towards an answer commonly 56. （overlook）： meaning in life.
One key question addressed in this research is： what advantage might 57. （have） a strong sense of meaning in life afford a few years down the road？
58. the whole， individuals with a higher sense of meaning in life a few years earlier were later living lives characterised by health and wellbeing.
We know a few things about participants in the research 59. reported relatively higher meaning in life.For instance， they contacted their friends 60. （frequent）， belonged to social groups， engaged in volunteering， and maintained some healthy habits relating to sleep， diet and exercise.
Connecting socially with others 61. （be） important for both happiness and meaning， 62. doing so in a way that promotes meaning can happen at the cost of 63. （person） happiness， at least temporarily.
Given the long-term social， mental， and physical 64. （benefit） of having a sense of meaning in life， the recommendation here is clear.Rather than pursuing happiness as an end-state， ensuring one’s activities provide a sense of meaning might be a 65. （good） route to living well.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办主题为The Power of Sharing的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1.分享的好处；2.动员大家分享。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with you the benefits of sharing.
Thank you for your listening！
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。
Summer vacation was coming.Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last.After the happy family got ready， they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly.On the way， the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared.Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa.They arrived at the driveway， at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room， shouting excitedly，“Grandpa， we are back！”
Seeing his grandsons， Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain.A helpless expression flashed on his face.Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever.But Grandpa declared stubbornly （倔强地），“I can！” Certainly， he was stuck in his boyish way.Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time.They sat together and chatted about what had happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation， went out and wandered into the forest.Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other， while young ones rose straight like soldiers.Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom.He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs.The trees， birds， lizards， lots of bugs ...How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom！
But now Grandpa couldn’t get up.This made them worried.“We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said.“Grandpa is a bird lover， and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested.“But he hates birds being caged！” Jack shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind.“Why not make a cane out of a young tree？”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Berlin thought it was a good idea.
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.
单元质量检测（一） CONNECTIONS
第一部分
1－5 BCCAC 6－10 CBCCC
11－15 ACABC 16－20 CACAA
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Hey， Mary， what about going to a concert tonight？
W：Sorry， John， I’m afraid I can’t.My professor asked me to finish reading the book tonight.
（Text 2）
M：Susan， I have heard you’re going to Chicago the day after tomorrow.Will you go there by plane？
W：No， I think it is too expensive.So I’ll take a train instead of taking a flight.
M：That would be a very long trip.
（Text 3）
M：May I take your order now， madam？
W：No.I’m still waiting for a friend.So I’ll just keep reading the menu.I’ll let you know when we’re ready to order.
M：OK.
（Text 4）
W：Kate’s birthday is coming.How about buying her a CD or a concert ticket？
M：I don’t think she will like that.A book may be a nice gift， because she loves reading.
（Text 5）
M：Excuse me， could you please tell me where I can post the package？
W：Yes， go past the shopping mall and turn right at the first cross， and you will find the place next to a bank.
（Text 6）
M：Hey， Linda， are you free after work？
W：No.I will have a yoga class from 7：30 pm to 9：00 pm.
M：Oh.When did you start learning yoga？
W：Last month.You know， I am a little fat and doing yoga can keep me in shape.I take classes on every Wednesday and Friday evening and Saturday morning at the fitness centre.
M：That sounds good.So what about going to the cinema this Sunday afternoon？ It is said that the latest film is pretty wonderful.
W：That’s great！
（Text 7）
M：Karen， have you finished all your homework？
W：Not yet.I spent the whole morning doing math homework.It was just too difficult for me.Then I had no time to do physics homework and history homework.What about you？
M：I’ve only finished the history homework.So will you do your homework this afternoon？
W：Of course.It’s Monday tomorrow.We should hand in all the homework.
M：How about doing the rest of the homework together at your home？
W：Good idea.
（Text 8）
W：Don’t throw the plastic water bottle on the ground， Jack.Put it in the rubbish bin.
M：OK.I know.
W：The plastic will pollute the earth.My teacher said that it’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.
M：That’s true.But what can we do？
W：There are many things we can do， like using reusable products and taking public transportation.I usually keep plastic bottles， food cans and so on for future use.
M：I see， you really do a good job.
W：But that is not enough.We should call on more people to join us.
M：Yes.I will tell this to my classmates and other friends.
W：Great.If everyone takes action， our earth will be more and more beautiful.
M：I totally agree.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Henry.This is Jennifer calling.
M：Hi， Jennifer.How is everything going？
W：Very well.Hey， actually， I am calling because it’s my birthday this Friday.I was wondering if you would come to my birthday party.
M：Of course I’ll come.But what time？
W：It’s 7：30 pm.Is that OK？
M：I’m afraid I cannot make it on time.My workplace is a bit far from your home.But I’m sure I can get there 30 minutes later.
W：That’s fine.
M：Good.Do you want me to bring something， like a cake or some drinks？
W：No， you don’t have to.But I do want you to play the piano for a while at the party.
M：That’s OK.Oh， I must hang up now.I should get back to work.I have to finish a report today.
W：OK.See you this Friday.
M：See you then.
（Text 10）
W：I didn’t learn English well at school.So after I started working， I went to take an English course in a language learning center.There were fifteen members like me in my class and we had an English lesson from 7：00 pm to 9：00 pm every Tuesday and Friday.When the teacher entered the classroom， the lesson began.We usually started it by
pronouncing different words.Then we were usually invited to the blackboard by the teacher to write down some words.After that we usually talked with each other in English in groups.During the lesson we spoke mostly English， but sometimes when the students didn’t understand the teacher or the task in the textbook， we spoke Chinese， our mother tongue.What I liked best of the English lessons was the happy and friendly environment of the class.The funny jokes were always welcomed.Thanks to my one-year-long study there， I made much progress in English.Now I can speak English well with those I work with.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国的四个主题公园以及其新游乐设施和景点。
21.B 细节理解题。根据Alton Towers部分中的There will be a new Hey Duggee themed play ...a brand new interactive show可知，在CBeebies Land将有三个具有吸引力的新景点开放。
22.B 细节理解题。根据Thorpe Park部分中的Although no new rides are scheduled可知，Thorpe Park没有新的游乐设施。
23.D 细节理解题。根据Walt Disney World部分中的50 golden statues celebrating iconic characters可知，游客可以在Walt Disney World欣赏金像。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者训练小狗Robbie成为导盲犬，并对Robbie产生了深厚感情的故事。
24.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的It was my responsibility to provide basic training and socialization opportunities.可知，作者带Robbie去各种各样的公共场所正是训练所需，为了让它适应社会。
25.B 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，对那些度过了充满压力的一天的工作人员来说，Robbie的陪伴能帮助他们缓解压力。
26.A 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文可知，作者对 Robbie产生了很深的感情，不愿让它离开自己。但是在Robbie一岁半的时候，作者收到了将Robbie送回的邮件，这对作者来说是很难的。由此可推知，画线词的意思应是“移交”，turn over的含义与之相近。
27.B 标题归纳题。根据首尾段可知，作者从一开始就知道 Robbie是一只“身负使命”的小狗，虽然分别时刻到来时，作者十分不想和Robbie分开，但是想到Robbie终将奔赴更高的目标——作为导盲犬陪伴在真正需要它的人身边，发挥更重要的作用，作者也感到安慰。因此B项（更高的目标）为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近年世界幸福报告显示，挪威是世界上最幸福的国家之一。挪威人幸福的秘诀何在呢？
28.C 细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，研究者们将挪威人的幸福归结于一个词——dugnad。这个单词的意思是从事社区志愿者活动。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，挪威人从事dugnad的一个很重要的目的是获得归属感、增强凝聚力，而不是受到表扬和鼓励。
30.A 推理判断题。综合文章最后几段可知，作者主要建议我们身体力行去参与建设社区的活动，而不是仅仅捐献钱物。
31.C 标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要揭示了挪威人幸福的秘诀在于一个单词——dugnad。因此C项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们的社会都鼓励年轻人接受高等教育，以便将来参加诱人的高薪工作。可是，这种文化带来了一个人们不愿意看到的结果——人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
32.D 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，世界各国的政府都鼓励年轻人接受高等教育，通过高等教育可以实现社会阶层的流通和变动。但是这一做法却带来一个人们不愿意看到的结果，那就是人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
33.B 句意理解题。第二段提到，早在20世纪90年代初，很多报道就预言未来低技术工作将大幅减少；根据画线句下文可知，低技术工作不但没有减少，而且还在增加。
34.C 细节理解题。根据第五、六段可知，Caroline Lloyd教授认为，人们进入劳动力市场后的失望和不满主要是由于他们过高的期望造成的。
35.B 推理判断题。作者在倒数第二、三段表明，如果我们总是鼓励孩子要志向远大，成就伟业，那么势必会造成两个不利的结果：一是理想与现实之间的差距所带来的失落；二是低层工作将没有人愿意去做。这显然是作者（包括我们）不希望看到的。由此判断，他会更支持每种工作都有它的价值。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Instagram是美国一个著名的社交媒体。文章介绍了一些如何在这一平台获得粉丝的诀窍。
36.G 上句介绍了Instagram这个社交媒体平台，下句进一步说明它的主要功能，因此G项符合语境。
37.A 上句建议我们关注那些发布我们感兴趣照片的账号，接下来自然是“我们会看到他们最新的照片”，因此A项符合语境。
38.F 上句建议我们对那些已关注的账号去点赞和评论，这样做的结果是我们会吸引来新粉丝，因此F项符合语境。
39.E 本段建议我们要对他人的评论进行回复，因此E项符合语境。
40.D 本段建议我们填写个人信息，这样做的目的自然是让他人了解我们，因此D项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过“一天一件好事”计划，不但改变了他人的生活，而且给自己带来了快乐。
41.D 作者认为自己和家人过多地关注自己的事，也就是对周围的人缺乏关心和体贴。
42.D 结合下文可知，作者想通过帮助他人让自己的生活变得更有意义。
43.A 作者买了一本日记，给其取名为Our Deed Diary。
44.B 作者想让自己的丈夫和女儿们考虑为他人做好事。
45.C 结合上文可知，作者这项计划的目的是减少对自己的关注，去照亮他人的生活。
46.B 根据下段首句可知，作者所从事的是一项“计划”。
47.B 根据下段最后一句可知，这项计划中所做的每一件好事，应该是出乎对方意料的。
48.C 给教师制作贺卡是很简单的事。
49.A 作者一家决定将每天做的好事记录下来并在晚饭时间讨论。
50.D 根据下文可知，对于这项计划中所做的好事有严格的要求。
51.A 作者一家每天都做好事。on a regular basis经常。
52.B 由于该计划对所作好事有严格的要求，因此送贺卡这种事是不算的。
53.C 作者一家每天为他人所做的好事应该算是一种努力。
54.D 结合下文可知，作者一家从事的这项计划对他们的生活带来了很大的影响和改变。make a difference有影响，起作用。
55.C 作者认为我们应该考虑每天可以为别人做些什么。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们这样一个事实：给人生赋予意义有助于我们获得幸福。
56.overlooked 这里表示该答案“被忽略”，应用过去分词作后置定语。
57.having 本句中 a strong sense of meaning in life作主语，因此应用动词-ing形式。
58.On on the whole是固定短语，意为“总的说来”。
59.who/that 本句中participants为先行词，应用关系代词who/that引导一个定语从句。
60.frequently 此处应用一个副词来修饰谓语动词contacted，故填frequently。
61.is 本句主语为动词-ing短语Connecting socially with others，视为单数，故填系动词is。
62.but 前后两个分句存在转折关系，故填表示转折关系的并列连词but。
63.personal 本空后面是名词happiness，故填形容词personal。
64.benefits 这里benefit是可数名词，应用复数形式。
65.better 这里是将ensuring one’s activities provide a sense of meaning与前面的pursuing happiness as an end-state进行对比，故填good的比较级better。
第四部分
第一节
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with you the benefits of sharing.
To begin with， sharing will make you happy.As the saying goes，“Sharing is caring.” When you are sharing， whether it’s a material object or abstract knowledge， it means that you are caring for others.This will give you a sense of satisfaction and achievement.In addition， sharing does have magic power.It’s absolutely true that when you share your joy， it will be doubled， and when you share your sorrow， it will be reduced by half.
Just share whatever you have！ You will make your own days as well as others’ days better by sharing.
Thank you for your listening！
第二节
Berlin thought it was a good idea.When the two brothers reached an agreement， they quickly ran back to their grandfather’s house， got the tools they needed to make the cane， and ran back to the woods.Jack said，“What kind of tree should we pick for the walking stick？” Berlin thought for a moment and said，“I think we should choose a straight tree.” Jack nodded his head in agreement.They found a straight tree and set to work.They cut the tree down， and with a knife they took the bark off.It was a wonderful tree， which was smooth and was just of the right size.They thought Grandpa would love it.
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.When Grandpa took the cane， his hands shook with joy， thinking，“This is made by my grandsons themselves.How precious it is！” Jack said， “Grandpa， we hope this cane will help you stand up and come with us to explore the woods.” Grandpa smiled and decided to give it a try so as not to make his grandchildren disappointed.He held the cane in his right hand and the arm of his chair in his left hand.He stood up with strength on his legs.Everyone was surprised and excited to see Grandpa stand up.At that moment， Jack noticed a tear coming from the corner of his grandfather’s eye.
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单元质量检测（一） CONNECTIONS
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
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 will the woman do tonight？（ ）
A. Go to a concert.
B. Do some reading.
C. Visit her professor.
2. How will the woman go to Chicago？（ ）
A. By air. B. By car. C. By train.
3. What is probably the man？（ ）
A. A hotel clerk.
B. A shop keeper.
C. A waiter.
4. What does the man think Kate will like？（ ）
A. A book.
B. A CD.
C. A concert ticket.
5. Where does the man want to go？（ ）
A. A bank.
B. A shopping mall.
C. A post office.
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. How often does Linda have yoga classes？（ ）
A. Once a week.
B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week.
7. What may the two speakers do this Sunday afternoon？（ ）
A. Do some exercise.
B. See a movie.
C. Work together.
8. What will the man do this afternoon？（ ）
A. Hand in his homework.
B. Go out with the woman.
C. Do math and physics homework.
9. What day is it today？（ ）
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
10. What did the man just do？（ ）
A. He kicked a rubbish bin.
B. He bought some bottled water.
C. He threw away a plastic bottle.
11. What does the woman usually do to protect the earth？（ ）
A. Reuse the old things.
B. Collect plastic bottles.
C. Sort the rubbish.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers？
（ ）
A. Teacher and student.
B. Classmates.
C. Friends.
13. What does the woman want the man to do？（ ）
A. Go to her birthday party.
B. Invite some friends to a party.
C. Help organise a birthday party.
14. When does the man plan to visit the woman on Friday？（ ）
A. About 7：30 pm.
B. About 8：00 pm.
C. About 8：30 pm.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
15. What will the man do on Friday？（ ）
A. Bring some drinks.
B. Prepare a cake.
C. Play the piano.
16. What is the man busy with？（ ）
A. A speech.
B. His study.
C. A report.
17. For whom may the language learning class aim？（ ）
A. People starting to work.
B. People retiring from work.
C. People wanting to travel abroad.
18. What did the members do first in class？（ ）
A. Writing down some words.
B. Talking in English.
C. Pronouncing words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
19. What may impress the speaker most in the English class？（ ）
A. The pleasant class atmosphere.
B. The friendly members.
C. The learned teacher.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about？（ ）
A. Her English learning experience.
B. A way to learn English well.
C. Benefits of learning English.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Hey， Mary， what about going to a concert tonight？
W：Sorry， John， I’m afraid I can’t.My professor asked me to
finish reading the book tonight.
（Text 2）
M：Susan， I have heard you’re going to Chicago the day after
tomorrow.Will you go there by plane？
W：No， I think it is too expensive.So I’ll take a train instead of taking
a flight.
M：That would be a very long trip.
（Text 3）
M：May I take your order now， madam？
W：No.I’m still waiting for a friend.So I’ll just keep reading the
menu.I’ll let you know when we’re ready to order.
M：OK.
（Text 4）
W：Kate’s birthday is coming.How about buying her a CD or a concert
ticket？
M：I don’t think she will like that.A book may be a nice gift， because
she loves reading.
（Text 5）
M：Excuse me， could you please tell me where I can post the package？
W：Yes， go past the shopping mall and turn right at the first cross， and
you will find the place next to a bank.
（Text 6）
M：Hey， Linda， are you free after work？
W：No.I will have a yoga class from 7：30 pm to 9：00 pm.
M：Oh.When did you start learning yoga？
W：Last month.You know， I am a little fat and doing yoga can keep me
in shape.I take classes on every Wednesday and Friday evening and
Saturday morning at the fitness centre.
M：That sounds good.So what about going to the cinema this Sunday
afternoon？ It is said that the latest film is pretty wonderful.
W：That’s great！
（Text 7）
M：Karen， have you finished all your homework？
W：Not yet.I spent the whole morning doing math homework.It was just
too difficult for me.Then I had no time to do physics homework and
history homework.What about you？
M：I’ve only finished the history homework.So will you do your
homework this afternoon？
W：Of course.It’s Monday tomorrow.We should hand in all the
homework.
M：How about doing the rest of the homework together at your home？
W：Good idea.
（Text 8）
W：Don’t throw the plastic water bottle on the ground， Jack.Put it in
the rubbish bin.
M：OK. I know.
W：The plastic will pollute the earth.My teacher said that it’s
everyone’s duty to protect the environment.
M：That’s true.But what can we do？
W：There are many things we can do， like using reusable products and
taking public transportation.I usually keep plastic bottles， food cans and
so on for future use.
M：I see， you really do a good job.
W：But that is not enough.We should call on more people to join us.
M：Yes.I will tell this to my classmates and other friends.
W：Great.If everyone takes action， our earth will be more and more
beautiful.
M：I totally agree.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Henry.This is Jennifer calling.
M：Hi， Jennifer.How is everything going？
W：Very well.Hey， actually， I am calling because it’s my birthday
this Friday.I was wondering if you would come to my birthday party.
M：Of course I’ll come.But what time？
W：It’s 7：30 pm.Is that OK？
M：I’m afraid I cannot make it on time.My workplace is a bit far from
your home.But I’m sure I can get there 30 minutes later.
W：That’s fine.
M：Good.Do you want me to bring something， like a cake or some
drinks？
W：No， you don’t have to.But I do want you to play the piano for a
while at the party.
M：That’s OK. Oh， I must hang up now.I should get back to work.I
have to finish a report today.
W：OK. See you this Friday.
M：See you then.
（Text 10）
W：I didn’t learn English well at school.So after I started working， I
went to take an English course in a language learning center.There were
fifteen members like me in my class and we had an English lesson from
7：00 pm to 9：00 pm every Tuesday and Friday.When the teacher
entered the classroom， the lesson began.We usually started it by
pronouncing different words.Then we were usually invited to the
blackboard by the teacher to write down some words.After that we usually
talked with each other in English in groups.During the lesson we spoke
mostly English，but sometimes when the students didn’t understand the teacher or the task in the textbook， we spoke Chinese， our mother tongue.What I liked best of the English lessons was the happy and friendly environment of the class.The funny jokes were always welcomed.Thanks to my one-year-long study there， I made much progress in English.Now I can speak English well with those I work with.
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
Where to go this year？ To give you a helping hand we’ve highlighted some of the best new rides， parks and attractions not to miss
on your radar.
Alton Towers
Alton Towers has announced several new attractions in CBeebies
Land will open in spring.There will be a new Hey Duggee themed play
and adventure land for kids complete with appearances from Hey Duggee
himself， a brand new JoJo & Gran Gran At Home attraction with fun
activities， and a brand new interactive show， Andy’s Adventures
Dinosaur Dig， where families can discover plenty of prehistoric sights
and sounds in the immersive experience.
Legoland
Legoland has announced a brand new attraction which is sure to be a
hit with kids who can’t get enough of building Lego creations.“The
Brick” will open in spring and will offer hundreds of thousands of Lego
bricks for families to play with.Last year the resort also opened a huge
new land inspired by mythical creatures complete with new rides and the
UK’s first flying theatre ride.
Thorpe Park
Although no new rides are scheduled， the resort is currently in a
public consultation period following a proposal for a new rollercoaster
which would be tipped to become the tallest rollercoaster in the UK.
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is going all out this year as it celebrates its 53rd
anniversary.Expect dazzling shows， iconic landmarks such as Cinderella
Castle being transformed into one of four Beacons of Light， and 50
golden statues celebrating iconic characters.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国的四个主题公
园以及其新游乐设施和景点。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了英国的四个主题公
园以及其新游乐设施和景点。
21. How many new attractions will be open in CBeebies Land？
（ ）
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Alton Towers部分中的There will be
a new Hey Duggee themed play ...a brand new interactive show可
知，在CBeebies Land将有三个具有吸引力的新景点开放。
22. What can we learn about Thorpe Park？（ ）
A. It has the tallest rollercoaster in the UK.
B. It doesn’t have any new rides.
C. It submitted plans for children’s rides.
D. It is under construction of a rollercoaster.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Thorpe Park部分中的Although no
new rides are scheduled可知，Thorpe Park没有新的游乐设施。
23. In which park can visitors enjoy the golden statues？（ ）
A. Alton Towers. B. Legoland.
C. Thorpe Park. D. Walt Disney World.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Walt Disney World部分中的50
golden statues celebrating iconic characters可知，游客可以在Walt
Disney World欣赏金像。
B
It was love at first sight when I picked up Robbie from Freedom
Guide Dogs in Cassville， New York.Robbie was not mine to keep.I
would be fostering him for about a year and a half and then he would
become a guide dog for a blind person.I called him my “puppy with a
purpose”.It was my responsibility to provide basic training and
socialization opportunities.
Fostering a guide dog puppy sounded like a great thing to do， so
important and fun.So I worked hard on the project while falling more in
love with Robbie every day.In his cute red “Puppy in Training” vest，
we had access to all public places.I walked proudly into the likes of
supermarkets， museums， libraries， office buildings， restaurants，
and even Boston Logan International Airport — where at six months
Robbie lay calmly at my feet as we waited in a crowded， noisy line to
board an airplane.
Robbie also came to work with me at the nursing home where I was
the activity director.The seniors there were comforted by Robbie’s
presence.They stroked （轻抚） his head while telling stories about their
own dogs from years past； Robbie sat patiently and listened.He was a
“cure” for the staff as well.“Can I borrow Robbie for a few
minutes？” was a frequent request from someone having a stressful day.
These only added to my ongoing hope that Robbie would never
leave.I just couldn’t face the future of losing him.Robbie was a year and
a half when I got the e-mail “It’s time to bring Robbie back.” One of
the hardest things I have ever had to do was to devolve Robbie.But it was
small comfort that he would soon be with someone who really needed him and make a difference in someone’s life.Months later， I got a picture of Robbie leading Frank through the streets of Manhattan.This puppy was now officially a working city guide dog.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者训练小狗Robbie成
为导盲犬，并对Robbie产生了深厚感情的故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者训练小狗Robbie成
为导盲犬，并对Robbie产生了深厚感情的故事。
24. Why did the author bring Robbie to various public places？（ ）
A. To get him socialized.
B. To foster him with fun.
C. To familiarize him with her life.
D. To show deep affection for him.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的It was my
responsibility to provide basic training and socialization
opportunities.可知，作者带Robbie去各种各样的公共场所正
是训练所需，为了让它适应社会。
25. What can we learn about Robbie？（ ）
A. He was the seniors’ favourite.
B. He can help people to be relaxed.
C. He once worked at the nursing home.
D. He always keeps the author company.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，对那些度过了充满压
力的一天的工作人员来说，Robbie的陪伴能帮助他们缓解压力。
26. What does the underlined word “devolve” in the last paragraph
probably mean？（ ）
A. Turn over. B. Take in.
C. Pick up. D. Push aside.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文可知，作者对 Robbie产
生了很深的感情，不愿让它离开自己。但是在Robbie一岁半的时
候，作者收到了将Robbie送回的邮件，这对作者来说是很难的。
由此可推知，画线词的意思应是“移交”，turn over的含义与之
相近。
27. Which can be the best title for the text？（ ）
A. A Hard Project
B. A Higher Purpose
C. An Unexpected Connection
D. An Unforgettable Separation
解析： 标题归纳题。根据首尾段可知，作者从一开始就知道
Robbie是一只“身负使命”的小狗，虽然分别时刻到来时，作者
十分不想和Robbie分开，但是想到Robbie终将奔赴更高的目标—
—作为导盲犬陪伴在真正需要它的人身边，发挥更重要的作用，
作者也感到安慰。因此B项（更高的目标）为本文最佳标题。
C
Free education and health care are surely among the reasons why the
World Happiness Report in recent years revealed Norway was one of the
happiest country in the world， but researchers attribute a Norwegian’s
good cheer to one single word.
The word is dugnad and it means to do community work.Before you
rush out to help an elderly neighbour cross the street or walk dogs at your
local shelter （although both are worthwhile activities）， you need to
know that dugnad does not directly translate to traditional volunteerism，
although the work of a dugnad is voluntary.
Deeply rooted in the country’s heritage， dugnad is different than
routine charitable work.It describes times when community members
come together to contribute their skills towards the goal of maintaining or
beautifying a certain geographic location.This could be through repairs，
building， cleaning， gardening， or painting.Norwegian law doesn’t
enforce dugnad event attendance but widespread participation is expected
and regarded as a vital part of belonging to neighbourhoods，
organisations， and workplaces， which all often coordinate their own
dugnads.
A Norwegian friend tells us，“Dugnad is a part of the national
soul.It’s not really about patting ourselves on the back for doing a good
deed.” Dugnad has a cultural resonance （共鸣） that agrees with
Norway’s values for generosity and collective care.Dugnad participation
strengthens bonds and maintains a nation； everyone benefits from a well-
cared-for community.
If you’re inspired to try it yourself， here are some ideas to bring
the spirit of dugnad to your area.
Mow lawns for the elderly in your area.
Organise co-workers to repaint the headquarters of a local nonprofit.
Organise a clean up day at your local park and plant new flowers.
Remember the goal is to chip in to keep the country happy； instead
of hosting a bake sale to raise money to buy a local sports team new
uniforms， think of having a sewing party to repair them instead.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近年世界幸福报告显示，挪威是世
界上最幸福的国家之一。挪威人幸福的秘诀何在呢？
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近年世界幸福报告显示，挪威是世
界上最幸福的国家之一。挪威人幸福的秘诀何在呢？
28. What do the researchers stress about the reason for Norwegians’
happiness？（ ）
A. Health care.
B. Free education.
C. Involving in voluntary activities.
D. Participating in frequent charitable work.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，研究者们将挪威
人的幸福归结于一个词——dugnad。这个单词的意思是从事社区
志愿者活动。
29. What’s the main purpose of Norwegians’ taking part in dugnads？
（ ）
A. To gain recognition from others.
B. To achieve a sense of belonging.
C. To show their generosity to others.
D. To answer the call of the community.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，挪威人从事
dugnad的一个很重要的目的是获得归属感、增强凝聚力，而不是
受到表扬和鼓励。
30. Which of the following would the author most probably advise us to
do？（ ）
A. To carry out repairs on the local garden.
B. To raise some money for the local church.
C. To donate some money for the neighbourhood.
D. To buy some uniforms for the local sports team.
解析： 推理判断题。综合文章最后几段可知，作者主要建议
我们身体力行去参与建设社区的活动，而不是仅仅捐献钱物。
31. What would be the best title for the text？（ ）
A. The Top Secret of Happiness
B. The Happiest Country in the World
C. One Word That Makes Norwegians Happy
D. One Character That Norwegians Are Proud of
解析： 标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要揭示了挪威
人幸福的秘诀在于一个单词——dugnad。因此C项为本文最佳
标题。
D
All governments have tried to get more young people into higher
education.But has an unintended consequence of this social mobility （社
会阶层变动） drive been the neglect of low-skilled work？
When I was an editor of the Financial Times back in the early
1990s， almost every week a report would land on my desk predicting
that most people in the future would have a cool job in business services or
the creative fields， and that unskilled jobs would fall to a few hundred
thousand.
But it hasn’t worked out like that.In fact， experts estimate that
between one quarter and one-third of all jobs in the British economy
today — as many as nine million — are low-skilled， and the number is
increasing in fields like care， retail and hospitality.
There is also a sense that some of these jobs have a bad image.And
some fields are experiencing recruitment problems.
In part， it is because we have higher expectations about what we
want from a job than people used to， according to Professor Caroline
Lloyd， who was recently involved in a large study of low wage work in
five industries across the UK and Europe.
“Young people are always being told to look high， be ambitious；
and then， faced with a labour market where the jobs aren’t very good，
then of course there’s a lot of dissatisfaction there.”
Over recent years， she says， low-skilled jobs have become
relatively less well paid， and often more demanding.As a result， we
should not be surprised that people — especially young men — no longer
want to do basic jobs.
So how， if at all， can these jobs be made more attractive？ Paying
more for them would be a start， but progress on pay is not going to be
fast.Giving more thought to job design， and how to make even quite
basic jobs more satisfying， is easier to achieve.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们的社会都鼓励年轻人接受高等
教育，以便将来参加诱人的高薪工作。可是，这种文化带来了一个
人们不愿意看到的结果——人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们的社会都鼓励年轻人接受高等
教育，以便将来参加诱人的高薪工作。可是，这种文化带来了一个
人们不愿意看到的结果——人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
32. What is an unwanted result of the social mobility drive？（ ）
A. The increase of low-skilled jobs.
B. The decrease of low-skilled jobs.
C. People’s refusing to do low-skilled jobs.
D. People’s paying no attention to low-skilled jobs.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，世界各国的政府都鼓
励年轻人接受高等教育，通过高等教育可以实现社会阶层的流通
和变动。但是这一做法却带来一个人们不愿意看到的结果，那就
是人们对低技术工作的忽视甚至歧视。
33. What does the underlined sentence “But it hasn’t worked out like
that.” in Paragraph 3 suggest？（ ）
A. Low-skilled jobs haven’t increased.
B. Low-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
C. High-skilled jobs haven’t increased.
D. High-skilled jobs haven’t decreased.
解析： 句意理解题。第二段提到，早在20世纪90年代初，很
多报道就预言未来低技术工作将大幅减少；根据画线句下文可
知，低技术工作不但没有减少，而且还在增加。
34. According to Professor Caroline Lloyd， people’s dissatisfaction in
the labour market results from .（ ）
A. lack of good jobs
B. lack of career advice
C. their high expectations
D. their low qualifications
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五、六段可知，Caroline Lloyd教
授认为，人们进入劳动力市场后的失望和不满主要是由于他们过
高的期望造成的。
35. What should be taught to children according to the author？（ ）
A. You must aim high.
B. Every job has its value.
C. You’re destined to be great.
D. Top jobs are more rewarding.
解析： 推理判断题。作者在倒数第二、三段表明，如果我们
总是鼓励孩子要志向远大，成就伟业，那么势必会造成两个不利
的结果：一是理想与现实之间的差距所带来的失落；二是低层工
作将没有人愿意去做。这显然是作者（包括我们）不希望看到
的。由此判断，他会更支持每种工作都有它的价值。
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。
How to Get Followers on Instagram
Instagram is an app for iOS， Android， and Windows Phone
devices.36.（ ） Getting more followers is important to increase
your Instagram presence， but knowing where to start can be
difficult.Read this article for tips on creating good photos， interacting
with the community， and increasing your presence on Instagram in
general.
Follow similar accounts. Instagram is a community， and you will
find yourself gaining followers if you participate in that community.This
means interacting beyond simply uploading photos.Find people that are
posting pictures that interest you， and follow their accounts.37.
（ ） Don’t just follow everyone you see， or your feed will
become too overloaded to process.Limit yourself to following only those
accounts that you find most interesting.
Like and comment on pictures. Once you start following some
people， take some time to Like and comment on their photos.Not only
will this make the other person feel good， but other people may see your
name or comment and check out your profile.38.（ ）
Respond to comments on your own photos. Interacting with your
own followers is important to maintain your follower base.Respond to any
interesting comments， and thank your followers for any
compliments.39.（ ）
Fill out your personal information. Your Instagram bio is an often-
overlooked but very important part of your Instagram account.40.
（ ） Include a couple hashtags （话题标签） as well that relate to
your content.
A. This will let you see their latest photos.
B. You must follow those who have followed you.
C. Getting followers is becoming more and more important.
D. Let people know who you are and why they should follow you.
E. If a follower asks a question， take the time to answer it properly.
F. If you stay active， this can lead to a steady stream of new followers.
G. It allows users to share and upload photos within the Instagram
community.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Instagram是美国一个著名的社交媒
体。文章介绍了一些如何在这一平台获得粉丝的诀窍。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Instagram是美国一个著名的社交媒
体。文章介绍了一些如何在这一平台获得粉丝的诀窍。
36. G 上句介绍了Instagram这个社交媒体平台，下句进一步说明它
的主要功能，因此G项符合语境。
37. A 上句建议我们关注那些发布我们感兴趣照片的账号，接下来
自然是“我们会看到他们最新的照片”，因此A项符合语境。
38. F 上句建议我们对那些已关注的账号去点赞和评论，这样做的
结果是我们会吸引来新粉丝，因此F项符合语境。
39. E 本段建议我们要对他人的评论进行回复，因此E项符合语境。
40. D 本段建议我们填写个人信息，这样做的目的自然是让他人了
解我们，因此D项符合语境。
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。
Recently， I was thinking how mindless my family’s routines had
become.We had become absorbed in our own activities and not
very 41 towards those around us.We needed to do something to bring
back some 42 into our lives.
I purchased a journal， 43 it “Our Deed Diary” and held a
family meeting.I told my husband and our daughters I 44 us all to
think about doing a kindness for others every day.The purpose was
to 45 the focus on ourselves and brighten someone else’s day in the
process.
We talked about what a good deed would mean for this
“ 46 ”.We decided that a good deed was doing something nice for
someone else that they were not 47 .It could be as 48 as making
a card for your teacher.We 49 to record our deeds every day and
discuss them over dinner.
The project is 50 than it seems.We all， of course， do things
for others on a 51 basis but this had to be something above and
beyond what we already do.Sending birthday cards to people that we
already send cards to every year would not 52 .This had to be an
unexpected 53 on our parts.
We have been doing good deeds for nearly a year now.I am happy to
say that it is making a 54 in our lives.Instead of always wondering
what the day will bring for us， we 55 what we can do for someone
else.I feel my daughters better understand the old saying that “it is better
to give than to receive”.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过“一天一件好事”计划，
不但改变了他人的生活，而且给自己带来了快乐。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过“一天一件好事”计划，
不但改变了他人的生活，而且给自己带来了快乐。
41. A. sensitive B. generous
C. curious D. considerate
解析： 作者认为自己和家人过多地关注自己的事，也就是对
周围的人缺乏关心和体贴。
42. A. value B. symbol
C. wisdom D. meaning
解析： 结合下文可知，作者想通过帮助他人让自己的生活变
得更有意义。
43. A. called B. defined
C. created D. designed
解析： 作者买了一本日记，给其取名为Our Deed Diary。
44. A. ordered B. wanted
C. suggested D. requested
解析： 作者想让自己的丈夫和女儿们考虑为他人做好事。
45. A. place B. obtain
C. reduce D. increase
解析： 结合上文可知，作者这项计划的目的是减少对自己的
关注，去照亮他人的生活。
46. A. dream B. project
C. idea D. attempt
解析： 根据下段首句可知，作者所从事的是一项“计划”。
47. A. predicting B. expecting
C. demanding D. requiring
解析： 根据下段最后一句可知，这项计划中所做的每一件好
事，应该是出乎对方意料的。
48. A. special B. useful
C. simple D. interesting
解析： 给教师制作贺卡是很简单的事。
49. A. decided B. hoped
C. insisted D. preferred
解析： 作者一家决定将每天做的好事记录下来并在晚饭时间
讨论。
50. A. bigger B. smaller
C. easier D. harder
解析： 根据下文可知，对于这项计划中所做的好事有严格的
要求。
51. A. regular B. casual
C. normal D. natural
解析： 作者一家每天都做好事。on a regular basis经常。
52. A. matter B. count
C. contribute D. include
解析： 由于该计划对所作好事有严格的要求，因此送贺卡这
种事是不算的。
53. A. plan B. program
C. effort D. present
解析：C 作者一家每天为他人所做的好事应该算是一种努力。
54. A. sense B. change
C. choice D. difference
解析： 结合下文可知，作者一家从事的这项计划对他们的生
活带来了很大的影响和改变。make a difference有影响，起作用。
55. A. put forward B. make out
C. think about D. bring up
解析： 作者认为我们应该考虑每天可以为别人做些什么。
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。
The pursuit of happiness and health is a popular effort.New findings
recently reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
point towards an answer commonly 56. （overlook）：
meaning in life.
One key question addressed in this research is： what advantage
might 57. （have） a strong sense of meaning in life
afford a few years down the road？
58. the whole， individuals with a higher sense of
meaning in life a few years earlier were later living lives characterised by
health and wellbeing.
We know a few things about participants in the research
59. reported relatively higher meaning in life.For
instance， they contacted their friends 60. （frequent），
belonged to social groups， engaged in volunteering， and maintained
some healthy habits relating to sleep， diet and exercise.
Connecting socially with others 61. （be） important
for both happiness and meaning， 62. doing so in a way
that promotes meaning can happen at the cost of 63. （person） happiness， at least temporarily.
Given the long-term social， mental， and physical
64. （benefit） of having a sense of meaning in life， the
recommendation here is clear.Rather than pursuing happiness as an end-
state， ensuring one’s activities provide a sense of meaning might be a
65. （good） route to living well.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们这样一个事实：
给人生赋予意义有助于我们获得幸福。
56. overlooked 这里表示该答案“被忽略”，应用过去分词作后置
定语。
57. having 本句中 a strong sense of meaning in life作主语，因此
应用动词-ing形式。
58. On on the whole是固定短语，意为“总的说来”。
59. who/that 本句中participants为先行词，应用关系代词who/that引
导一个定语从句。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们这样一个事实：
给人生赋予意义有助于我们获得幸福。
60. frequently 此处应用一个副词来修饰谓语动词contacted，故填
frequently。
61. is 本句主语为动词-ing短语Connecting socially with others，视为
单数，故填系动词is。
62. but 前后两个分句存在转折关系，故填表示转折关系的并列连词
but。
63. personal 本空后面是名词happiness，故填形容词personal。
64. benefits 这里benefit是可数名词，应用复数形式。
65. better 这里是将ensuring one’s activities provide a sense of
meaning与前面的pursuing happiness as an end-state进行对比，故填
good的比较级better。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办主题为The Power of Sharing的英文演讲比赛。请你写
一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1. 分享的好处；
2. 动员大家分享。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with
you the benefits of sharing.
Thank you for your listening！
参考范文：
Good afternoon， everyone！
My topic today is The Power of Sharing.I’d like to share with you
the benefits of sharing.
To begin with， sharing will make you happy.As the saying goes，
“Sharing is caring.” When you are sharing， whether it’s a material
object or abstract knowledge， it means that you are caring for
others.This will give you a sense of satisfaction and achievement.In
addition， sharing does have magic power.It’s absolutely true that when
you share your joy， it will be doubled， and when you share your
sorrow， it will be reduced by half.
Just share whatever you have！ You will make your own days as well as others’ days better by sharing.
Thank you for your listening！
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。
Summer vacation was coming.Jack and his brother Berlin were filled
with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last.After the happy family got ready， they set
out for the grandparents’ eagerly.On the way， the brothers were
excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared.Behind
the property was the forest carrying their good memories with
Grandpa.They arrived at the driveway， at the end of which Grandma
was waiting for them joyfully.
Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the
living room， shouting excitedly，“Grandpa， we are back！”
Seeing his grandsons， Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up
with all his strength from the chair but in vain.A helpless expression
flashed on his face.Grandma explained that his health was declining
rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever.But Grandpa
declared stubbornly （倔强地），“I can！” Certainly， he was stuck
in his boyish way.Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after
a long time.They sat together and chatted about what had happened
recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation， went out and
wandered into the forest.Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large
branches crossing each other， while young ones rose straight like
soldiers.Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom.He could tell
where the birds came from only by their calls and songs.The trees，
birds， lizards， lots of bugs ...How many merry moments they spent
with Grandpa in the kingdom！
But now Grandpa couldn’t get up.This made them
worried.“We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack
said.“Grandpa is a bird lover， and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin
suggested.“But he hates birds being caged！” Jack shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind.“Why not make a cane
out of a young tree？”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Berlin thought it was a good idea.
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.
参考范文：
Berlin thought it was a good idea.When the two brothers reached an
agreement， they quickly ran back to their grandfather’s house， got the
tools they needed to make the cane， and ran back to the woods.Jack
said，“What kind of tree should we pick for the walking stick？”
Berlin thought for a moment and said，“I think we should choose a
straight tree.” Jack nodded his head in agreement.They found a straight
tree and set to work.They cut the tree down， and with a knife they took
the bark off.It was a wonderful tree， which was smooth and was just of
the right size.They thought Grandpa would love it.
Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.When Grandpa took the
cane， his hands shook with joy， thinking，“This is made by my
grandsons themselves.How precious it is！” Jack said， “Grandpa，
we hope this cane will help you stand up and come with us to explore the
woods.” Grandpa smiled and decided to give it a try so as not to make
his grandchildren disappointed.He held the cane in his right hand and the
arm of his chair in his left hand.He stood up with strength on his legs.
Everyone was surprised and excited to see Grandpa stand up.At that
moment， Jack noticed a tear coming from the corner of his grandfather’s eye.
谢谢观看！
