单元质量检测（五） WORKING THE LAND
（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man want to do？（ ）
A.Buy a ticket to California. B.Buy some pens. C.Send a package.
2.Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？（ ）
A.At the man’s home. B.At a restaurant. C.At Jake’s home.
3.What are the speakers really talking about？（ ）
A.The weather. B.Their weekend plan. C.Travel.
4.What does the woman think of medical books？（ ）
A.They’re difficult. B.They’re useless. C.They’re boring.
5.Why can’t the man go to the club？（ ）
A.He has no time. B.He is too weak. C.He can’t afford it.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.What does the woman say about shopping online？（ ）
A.It’s reliable. B.It’s convenient. C.It’s unsafe.
7.What is the woman’s last piece of advice？（ ）
A.Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B.Avoid providing personal information.
C.Do research to find the best products and prices.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why did John miss the class last night？（ ）
A.He came back late. B.He was writing a report then. C.He was very tired.
9.What do we know about the man？（ ）
A.He is good at learning foreign languages.
B.He can talk with his friends in English.
C.He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How many people are working on the project？（ ）
A.5. B.6. C.10.
11.When must the project be completed？（ ）
A.Before this coming Friday. B.Before next Wednesday. C.Before next Friday.
12.What does the man decide to do？（ ）
A.Call his partners for a meeting.
B.Complete the project all by himself.
C.Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What term does the man want to apply for？（ ）
A.Spring semester. B.Autumn semester. C.Winter semester.
14.How is the woman paying for college？（ ）
A.By taking a part-time job.
B.By borrowing money from a bank.
C.By asking her parents for help.
15.What has the woman started to do？（ ）
A.Fill out some applications. B.Write some essays. C.Rent a room.
16.What will the woman probably do next？（ ）
A.Call her friend. B.Look for a room. C.Give the man a number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home in the future？（ ）
A.Smart cooking tools. B.Professional chefs. C.Family robots.
18.What can a refrigerator do in the future？（ ）
A.Take note of your daily menus.
B.Sort out all the food supplies.
C.Contact the local supermarket.
19.How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？（ ）
A.By using less time. B.By tracking with their tools. C.By using new kinds of energy.
20.Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？（ ）
A.Wash water and man-made water.
B.Bath water and sea water.
C.Wash water and bath water.
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
East Yorkshire Attractions
Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum
The Balk， Pocklington YO42 2QF
Tel： 01759 307125
The gardens are beautifully laid out with two lakes， which are home to a vast collection of fish.We also have Stewart Museum， a children’s playground， a book & gift shop， and tearooms.Sunday band concerts and events are available throughout the year.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：30 pm
Prices： Adults ￡4.65， Seniors ￡3.95， Children ￡2.50
Goole Museum
Carlisle Street， Goole DN14 5DS
Tel： 01405 768963
The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole， with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors.The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft （工艺） and local history exhibitions which change every month.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：00 pm
Admission Free
Sledmere House
Sledmere， Driffield YO25 3XG
Tel： 01377 236637
Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses.We have an award-winning garden， a military museum， a children’s play area， and a café & gift shop.Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons.
Open： 11：30 am to 3：30 pm
Prices： Adults ￡8.00， Seniors ￡6.00， Children ￡3.00
Bridlington Bird & Animal Park
Bridlington， East Yorkshire YO15 3QF
Tel： 01262 673653
The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment.It offers daily shows of pig racing.We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：00 pm
Prices： Adults ￡4.50， Seniors ￡4.00， Children ￡3.50
21.Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions？（ ）
A.Goole Museum. B.Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum.
C.Sledmere House. D.Bridlington Bird & Animal Park.
22.What can tourists do at Sledmere House？（ ）
A.Feed a wide range of animals. B.Watch a band concert on Sunday.
C.Explore the history of the town. D.Enjoy organ music on Thursday.
23.What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park？（ ）
A.￡2.50. B.￡3.00.
C.￡3.50. D.￡4.00.
B
Jim Johnson， a mail carrier， was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland， Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods， just north of downtown Wilmington， where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name； he carried in the groceries； he took note of unlocked doors， offered gardening advice， and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that， Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns （草坪） to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now， the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities， that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine， greeting cards， social security checks， college acceptance letters — even the bills — appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades， Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch， a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors， was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before， he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route， Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now， the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop， Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter， and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route， but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
24.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph？（ ）
A.He’s open-minded. B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C.He’s warm-hearted. D.He’s strong-willed.
25.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Refused. B.Criticized.
C.Investigated. D.Suspended.
26.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work？（ ）
A.He drove Butch to its owner. B.He sent presents to his friends.
C.He prepared a retirement party. D.He said goodbye to the neighbors.
27.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？（ ）
A.To remember a respected mail carrier. B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C.To raise funds for the postal service. D.To call for harmony in the community.
C
It used to be mostly the military （军队） that used small， unpiloted aircraft， called “drones”.The little planes were very costly.But as they have dropped in price more people have begun to use them.Rescue workers and farmers are among the new users.Movie makers are using drones to film from the sky.Historians use them when they explore ancient buildings.Rescue workers use them to look for people.And now farmers are using them to watch over their crops.
Romain Faroux is a French businessman who starts companies.His father was a farmer.He believed drones could help farmers.He helped create a company that developed a small drone that could be controlled by people on the ground.They called it “Agridrone”.It uses a special “optical sensor” to examine crops.He says the technology used is similar to that used by smartphones — except it has wings.
A computer program directs the drone to fly over the crops.The sensor on the drone records four different colored “bands” of sunlight that are reflected off the crops.
Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer.He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the season.And this provides a lot of information about his crops.The drone pictures show him the exact amount of fertilizer the crops need.It also shows exactly where the fertilizer is needed.Some areas of a field may need more than others.
As a result， Mr Bruggeman says there is reduced nitrogen from the fertilizer after the harvest.This helps nature.Romain Faroux says farmers use information gathered by the Agridrone to place fertilizer only in areas where it was needed.Before they used the drones， farmers would put the same amount of fertilizer everywhere.
Drones also save time because farmers can examine up to three hectares in about a minute.
28.What is the first paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A.The expensive cost of drones. B.The fast development of drones.
C.The wide use of drones. D.The urgent need of drones.
29.What do we know about Agridrone？（ ）
A.It records different-colored bands of sunlight. B.It flies over the crops with a computer.
C.It absorbs the sunlight reflected off the crops. D.It is like a smartphone with wings.
30.What Mr Bruggeman said implied that by using drones .（ ）
A.he saved money and reduced pollution B.he could gather his crops easily
C.he could fly over his crops at different times D.he knew exactly the ingredients of his fertilizer
31.What is the main idea of the passage？（ ）
A.Drones will be widely used in different fields. B.French farmers use drones to examine their crops.
C.Crops will be harvested by drones soon. D.Farmers develop special drones for their crops.
D
Sisyphus， a well-known king in Greek mythology，was sentenced to forever suffering in the underworld by the angry gods： he had to roll a huge rock up a hill.When he reached the top， the stone would roll back down to the bottom， and he would have to start all over， on and on， forever.Nowadays， any task combining boredom， struggle， stress， and futility （无意义） might be labeled “Sisyphean”.One could even argue that all of life is Sisyphean： we eat just to get hungry again， and shower just to get dirty again， day after day， until the end.
Absurd （荒谬的），isn’t it？ Albert Camus， the philosopher and Father of Absurdism thinks so.In his book The Myth of Sisyphus， Camus selects Sisyphus as a representative of the absurd.And yet Camus concludes， “One must imagine Sisyphus happy， because the struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.”
This may seem impossible， but this unexpected insight in Camus’ philosophy of life and happiness can help you change your perspective and see your daily struggles in a new way.Instead of feeling desperation at the futility of life， Camus tells us to consciously accept its ridiculousness as the only way to arrive at happiness.
In fact， each of us can carry out Camus’ absurdism with mindfulness in order to live a happy life.When the broad sweep of life brings you horror， just concentrate on this moment， and enjoy it.The pleasure and meaning you can find right now are real； the meaninglessness of the future is not.
On my bad days， I wake up seeing only rocks and can’t face pushing them once again up that hill.Those are the days when my old friend Camus comes in handy.Rather than feeling despairing of the absurdity of life， I dive into it， laugh at it， and start my day in a light mood.Then I gather my beloved rocks and set out for the nearest hill.
32.What punishment did Sisyphus receive？（ ）
A.He had to climb up and down a hill.
B.He had to move a stone up a hill repeatedly.
C.He was sentenced to living in the underworld.
D.He was stopped from reaching the top of a hill.
33.Why does Camus think Sisyphus is happy？（ ）
A.He has enough suffering. B.He can keep himself engaged.
C.He is selected as a representative. D.He can always start over his work.
34.What will you do in a traffic jam according to Camus’ philosophy？（ ）
A.Enjoy music in the car. B.Flash headlights repeatedly.
C.Complain of the busy traffic. D.Regret choosing the wrong route.
35.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Avoiding a Sisyphean Life B.Exploring Camus’ Philosophy
C.Finding Joy in Ridiculousness D.Accepting Happiness Consciously
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。
What is health？ The definition from WHO states that health is a state of complete physical， mental and social well-being （健康）.So， rather than having a balanced diet or a balanced workout and so on， people need to find a balance between all those factors for healthy living. 36.（ ）
Try to eat more fruit and vegetables.Fruit and vegetables provide enzymes （酶） for the body， which help to absorb the nutrients from your meal.Drink as much water as possible throughout the day.Keep improving your diet plan by learning about different healthy food.
37.（ ） No matter which type of exercise you take up， try to get around 20 minutes every day.Don’t give up！
If you are suffering from some health problems， you should find the causes behind them， and then try to avoid them.For example， load yourself up with vitamin C rich food to avoid a common cold. 38.（ ）
Deep breathing is not only good for your lungs， but also can be used to calm your mind.Take a deep breath whenever you get stressed and then breathe out；repeat it around 10 times.The result will be surprising.
39.（ ） There are various types of meditation （冥想）.Try to experiment with different types， and then choose the one that feels suitable；try to practice it for an hour a day.
Whenever you think you have become overloaded with study， take a break.Plan a small vacation alone or with a friend， or walk in a garden. 40.（ ）
A.Many people want to stay healthy.
B.Then how to stay healthy？
C.Doing exercise is also important.
D.Walking is a good way to keep healthy.
E.To prevent sports injuries， make sure you warm up well before any exercise.
F.Meditation is also a good way to relieve stress.
G.Just forget everything and enjoy watching the trees and birds.
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。
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park， which was a seaside area in Karachi.There， I would always see the same elderly lady 41 the pigeons （鸽子）.The birds， usually around 10 to 15 in 42 ， would gather around her before she even had a 43 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day， part of her 44 .
I found that 45 her perform this ordinary task with such 46 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening， the lady arrived at her 47 spot to feed the birds.But， as she 48 the bench （长凳） to sit down， her necklace （项链） fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that， I 49 to get it back for her. 50 ， before I reached it， one of the pigeons from the 51 picked up the necklace， 52 to the bench， and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 53 my eyes.The old lady， also 54 ， began laughing quietly to herself.I was 55 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
41.A.feeding B.pursuing C.training D.collecting
42.A.age B.size C.weight D.number
43.A.wish B.chance C.plan D.reason
44.A.job B.project C.routine D.dream
45.A.watching B.helping C.making D.hearing
46.A.confidence B.enthusiasm C.flexibility D.precision
47.A.original B.parking C.hiding D.usual
48.A.repaired B.approached C.shared D.supported
49.A.slipped in B.ran away C.got up D.turned around
50.A.However B.Afterwards C.Gradually D.Fortunately
51.A.sea B.tree C.pair D.group
52.A.walked B.stuck C.pointed D.flew
53.A.lift B.cover C.believe D.close
54.A.satisfied B.surprised C.annoyed D.frightened
55.A.caught B.hit C.left D.met
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。
World Poetry Day takes place each year 56. 21 March to promote the teaching of poetry， as well as the publishing， writing， and reading of this form of writing around the world.
It 57. （declare） by UNESCO in 1999 in the hopes of supporting language diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages 58. （hear）.World Poetry Day was about giving fresh drive and 59. （recognise） to international， regional， and national poetry movements.It also focused on promoting a return to the oral （口头的） tradition of poetry recitals， as well as 60. （strengthen） the association between poetry and other forms of expression， such as dance， music， and painting.
The day is celebrated 61. （global）.Government agencies， community groups and individuals get involved in promoting or participating in the day， 62. enables children to learn and enjoy a variety of poetry.It is a time 63. students are busy examining poets and learning about different types of poetry.Poets may be invited to read and share their work with audiences at bookstores and schools.Ceremonies are held to honour the memory of poets who have made 64. （amaze） achievements.
All in all， it’s a day for poetry：65. ancient art form that still enriches our understanding of humanity today.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
根据下面提示为“绿叶”有机蔬菜生产基地写一篇介绍性海报。
（1）坐落在城西；历经20年已经发展成占地1，000多亩的大农场；
（2）配备有现代化的设施；生产过程中不使用任何化肥；
（3）产品富含营养并出口很多国家；
（4）联系方式：Tel：66688812
E-mail：Green Leaf@Green 。
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day， Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show？” She grinned， “I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school.We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
I was completely knocked out by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
9 / 9单元质量检测（五） WORKING THE LAND
（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the man want to do？（ ）
A.Buy a ticket to California.
B.Buy some pens.
C.Send a package.
2.Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？（ ）
A.At the man’s home.
B.At a restaurant.
C.At Jake’s home.
3.What are the speakers really talking about？（ ）
A.The weather.
B.Their weekend plan.
C.Travel.
4.What does the woman think of medical books？（ ）
A.They’re difficult.
B.They’re useless.
C.They’re boring.
5.Why can’t the man go to the club？（ ）
A.He has no time.
B.He is too weak.
C.He can’t afford it.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.What does the woman say about shopping online？（ ）
A.It’s reliable.
B.It’s convenient.
C.It’s unsafe.
7.What is the woman’s last piece of advice？（ ）
A.Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B.Avoid providing personal information.
C.Do research to find the best products and prices.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why did John miss the class last night？（ ）
A.He came back late.
B.He was writing a report then.
C.He was very tired.
9.What do we know about the man？（ ）
A.He is good at learning foreign languages.
B.He can talk with his friends in English.
C.He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How many people are working on the project？（ ）
A.5. B.6. C.10.
11.When must the project be completed？（ ）
A.Before this coming Friday.
B.Before next Wednesday.
C.Before next Friday.
12.What does the man decide to do？（ ）
A.Call his partners for a meeting.
B.Complete the project all by himself.
C.Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What term does the man want to apply for？（ ）
A.Spring semester.
B.Autumn semester.
C.Winter semester.
14.How is the woman paying for college？（ ）
A.By taking a part-time job.
B.By borrowing money from a bank.
C.By asking her parents for help.
15.What has the woman started to do？（ ）
A.Fill out some applications.
B.Write some essays.
C.Rent a room.
16.What will the woman probably do next？（ ）
A.Call her friend.
B.Look for a room.
C.Give the man a number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home in the future？（ ）
A.Smart cooking tools.
B.Professional chefs.
C.Family robots.
18.What can a refrigerator do in the future？（ ）
A.Take note of your daily menus.
B.Sort out all the food supplies.
C.Contact the local supermarket.
19.How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？（ ）
A.By using less time.
B.By tracking with their tools.
C.By using new kinds of energy.
20.Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？（ ）
A.Wash water and man-made water.
B.Bath water and sea water.
C.Wash water and bath water.
答案：1－5 CBBCA 6－10 BACBB
11－15 CAABA 16－20 CACBC
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：I’d like to mail this package to California.
W：Fill out this form with the required information. You can do this at the side counter. Pens are available there.
（Text 2）
M：Would you like to join us for dinner tonight， Betty？
W：I’d love to. Where are we going？
M：Oh， Jake made a reservation at a restaurant near my home.
（Text 3）
W：Do you think the weather will be good this weekend？
M：I heard it might rain.
W：That’s a pity. I’d thought about going hiking in the hills.
M：Well， we can go to that new art gallery instead.
（Text 4）
M：This book is really interesting. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
W：What is it？ Is it a novel？
M：No， it’s a medical book. It’s been very popular recently， even though there’s obviously boring subject matter.
W：Really？ I don’t think I’d enjoy anything on such a boring topic， even if it is useful. I much prefer science fiction， especially about what life might be like in the future.
（Text 5）
M：Hey， you look great！ How did you get in such good shape？
W：I’ve been going to the club regularly， and the training has really paid off. I’m in better shape than I have been for years and I know much more about how to keep fit.
M：I haven’t gone to the club for weeks. I am too busy with work.
W：I know. It’s so easy to be too busy for exercise， but I’ve realised that exercise is extremely important to every other aspect of life.
（Text 6）
M：Do you often shop online？
W：Oh， yes， quite often. It is very convenient， and it saves me a lot of time.
M：You know， I’ve never tried online shopping before. I’d like to try， but I’m a bit nervous I’ll make a mistake.
W：Ah， you are talking to the right person. If you keep two very important tips in mind， you’ll be fine. First， visit more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can tell you some of the best online shops. Second， when you finally place your order， be sure to write your mailing address and phone number correctly， or you might not receive your delivery on time.
M：So what do I do if I want to buy something？
W：You just need to provide your name， mailing address， e-mail address， phone number and bank card information. I can help you with that.
M：Oh， thank you！ That is so nice of you.
（Text 7）
W：Why weren’t you at the Spanish class last night， Jack？ Have you decided to give up？
M：No. I came back late yesterday and found John asleep in his chair. He’d been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again. So we gave the lesson a miss.
W：You’ve missed quite a lot of lessons recently， haven’t you？ Are you losing interest？
M：Yes， I’m afraid so. Neither I nor John has a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak Spanish. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily？ You’ve been in Spain for hardly a month.
W：It wasn’t all that quick. We’d both studied the language before we came， and we needed a lot of review before we came back.
M：Anyway， all our friends here speak English very well， so we don’t really need to learn Spanish.
（Text 8）
M：I am having trouble with my job. Five of my colleagues and I have been working on a project since last Wednesday.
W：Is the project too hard？
M：No， it’s not all that hard but no one is working together on it.
W：So your group is having a problem with teamwork.
M：Yes. We have to finish it before next Friday， only ten days from now.
W：Is there anyone in charge of the team？
M：No. Everyone is just doing their own separate work.
W：If your group doesn’t come together， then no one will know what has been done and what still needs to be done.
M：But how do I get them to work together？
W：If your group does not have a leader， then you should step up and be one.
M：How do I do that？
W：You should call everyone together for a meeting.
M：And then what should I do when I have them all together？
W：Let them know that this project is important， and so is working as a team to get it done.
M：Thank you for the advice. I will call everybody now and tell them we are going to have a meeting in the morning.
（Text 9）
W：Hi there！ What have you been up to lately？
M：I have been looking for a university to apply to.
W：Really？ So have I！
M：Cool！ What term will you apply for？
W：For the fall semester. How about you？
M：I’ll apply for the spring semester. I need to work and earn some money in the next six months.
W：Yeah， college can be very expensive.
M：How are you paying for college？
W：I am getting help from a bank.
M：That’s cool. So have you started filling out any university applications？
W：Yes， I have. The applications take a while！
M：They do， especially all those essays.
W：Yes， those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
M：I’m glad I’m not applying until the spring， so I have more time to prepare.
W：Yeah， you’re lucky you have more time. So do you plan to rent a room near the university you go to？
M：Yes， I plan to rent a room near the university and find a roommate to share the cost， so I can save some money.
W：Oh， really？ My friend Jack wants to do that too. If you’re in the same area， perhaps you could rent a place with him.
M：Oh， that’s wonderful！ Could I get his contact information from you？
W：Sure. I’ll give you his phone number right now.
M：Thanks！
（Text 10）
Future homes will have some really smart cooking tools. Microwave ovens and refrigerators will probably be combined， so that meals can be ready upon one’s arrival home.
Future homes may also have refrigerators that can suggest menus based upon the food you have at home. In the home of the future， the refrigerator will probably also be able to take note of all food supplies in the home and inform you when you’re running out， or even be programmed to contact the local supermarket to drop off the needed food supplies.
Future homes will also be very energy-saving. Microsoft， Google and others are now working on applications to help you see and track which tools use the most electricity， helping you save electricity and thus your daily expenses.
There will most likely also be systems in place for saving and reusing wash water and bath water， which will probably have to be the main origin of future water， so that both plants and people can still have clean water in the future， when water supplies are low.
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
East Yorkshire Attractions
Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum
The Balk， Pocklington YO42 2QF
Tel： 01759 307125
The gardens are beautifully laid out with two lakes， which are home to a vast collection of fish.We also have Stewart Museum， a children’s playground， a book & gift shop， and tearooms.Sunday band concerts and events are available throughout the year.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：30 pm
Prices： Adults ￡4.65， Seniors ￡3.95， Children ￡2.50
Goole Museum
Carlisle Street， Goole DN14 5DS
Tel： 01405 768963
The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole， with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors.The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft （工艺） and local history exhibitions which change every month.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：00 pm
Admission Free
Sledmere House
Sledmere， Driffield YO25 3XG
Tel： 01377 236637
Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses.We have an award-winning garden， a military museum， a children’s play area， and a café & gift shop.Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons.
Open： 11：30 am to 3：30 pm
Prices： Adults ￡8.00， Seniors ￡6.00， Children ￡3.00
Bridlington Bird & Animal Park
Bridlington， East Yorkshire YO15 3QF
Tel： 01262 673653
The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment.It offers daily shows of pig racing.We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families.
Open： 10：00 am to 5：00 pm
Prices： Adults ￡4.50， Seniors ￡4.00， Children ￡3.50
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国东约克郡的四个景点，包括其地理位置、联系方式、景点活动、开放时间及票价等信息。
21.Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions？（ ）
A.Goole Museum.
B.Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum.
C.Sledmere House.
D.Bridlington Bird & Animal Park.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据Goole Museum部分中的The temporary exhibition gallery可知，Goole Museum举办临时展览。
22.What can tourists do at Sledmere House？（ ）
A.Feed a wide range of animals.
B.Watch a band concert on Sunday.
C.Explore the history of the town.
D.Enjoy organ music on Thursday.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据Sledmere House部分中的Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons.可知，在Sledmere House游客们可以在周四欣赏管风琴音乐。
23.What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park？（ ）
A.￡2.50. B.￡3.00.
C.￡3.50. D.￡4.00.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据Bridlington Bird & Animal Park部分Prices中的Children ￡3.50可知，布里德灵顿鸟类和动物公园的儿童票价是3.5英镑。
B
Jim Johnson， a mail carrier， was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland， Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods， just north of downtown Wilmington， where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name； he carried in the groceries； he took note of unlocked doors， offered gardening advice， and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that， Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns （草坪） to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now， the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities， that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine， greeting cards， social security checks， college acceptance letters — even the bills — appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades， Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch， a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors， was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before， he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route， Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now， the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop， Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter， and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route， but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了邮递员吉姆·约翰逊在社区中的重要地位和他在退休时与邻居们的深厚感情。
24.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph？（ ）
A.He’s open-minded. B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C.He’s warm-hearted. D.He’s strong-willed.
解析：C 推理判断题。第一段告诉我们吉姆·约翰逊知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字；他帮着把杂货搬进去；他还会留意那些没锁的门等等。由此推断，吉姆·约翰逊是一个热心肠的人。
25.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Refused. B.Criticized.
C.Investigated. D.Suspended.
解析：B 词义猜测题。画线词前后是转折关系，后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在，那么前半句应该是说邮政服务现在常被批评。由此可知，画线词disparaged与criticized （批评）意思相近。
26.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work？（ ）
A.He drove Butch to its owner.
B.He sent presents to his friends.
C.He prepared a retirement party.
D.He said goodbye to the neighbors.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，吉姆在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外，还向邻居们告别。
27.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？（ ）
A.To remember a respected mail carrier.
B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C.To raise funds for the postal service.
D.To call for harmony in the community.
解析：A 写作目的题。文章主要讲述了邮递员吉姆·约翰逊在工作中热心帮助邻里，与大家建立了深厚感情，在他退休33年后，作者依然记得他，文章表达了对他的怀念。由此推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。
C
It used to be mostly the military （军队） that used small， unpiloted aircraft， called “drones”.The little planes were very costly.But as they have dropped in price more people have begun to use them.Rescue workers and farmers are among the new users.Movie makers are using drones to film from the sky.Historians use them when they explore ancient buildings.Rescue workers use them to look for people.And now farmers are using them to watch over their crops.
Romain Faroux is a French businessman who starts companies.His father was a farmer.He believed drones could help farmers.He helped create a company that developed a small drone that could be controlled by people on the ground.They called it “Agridrone”.It uses a special “optical sensor” to examine crops.He says the technology used is similar to that used by smartphones — except it has wings.
A computer program directs the drone to fly over the crops.The sensor on the drone records four different colored “bands” of sunlight that are reflected off the crops.
Jean-Baptiste Bruggeman is a farmer.He says the drone flies over his crops at different times of the season.And this provides a lot of information about his crops.The drone pictures show him the exact amount of fertilizer the crops need.It also shows exactly where the fertilizer is needed.Some areas of a field may need more than others.
As a result， Mr Bruggeman says there is reduced nitrogen from the fertilizer after the harvest.This helps nature.Romain Faroux says farmers use information gathered by the Agridrone to place fertilizer only in areas where it was needed.Before they used the drones， farmers would put the same amount of fertilizer everywhere.
Drones also save time because farmers can examine up to three hectares in about a minute.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章以法国的农民使用无人机来监控农作物为例，阐述了无人机在现代生活中的广泛用途。
28.What is the first paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A.The expensive cost of drones.
B.The fast development of drones.
C.The wide use of drones.
D.The urgent need of drones.
解析：C 段落大意题。通读第一段可知，过去军事上使用一种小型的、无人驾驶的无人机。这种无人机很昂贵。但是随着价格的下降，更多的人开始使用无人机，搜救人员和农民是无人机新的用户群体等，这些都说明了无人机的广泛应用。
29.What do we know about Agridrone？（ ）
A.It records different-colored bands of sunlight.
B.It flies over the crops with a computer.
C.It absorbs the sunlight reflected off the crops.
D.It is like a smartphone with wings.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句He says the technology used is similar to that used by smartphones — except it has wings.可知，它像一个有翅膀的智能手机。
30.What Mr Bruggeman said implied that by using drones .（ ）
A.he saved money and reduced pollution
B.he could gather his crops easily
C.he could fly over his crops at different times
D.he knew exactly the ingredients of his fertilizer
解析：A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段前两句可推知，使用了这种无人机之后，减少了化肥的使用量，这样既节省了钱，同时也保护了环境。
31.What is the main idea of the passage？（ ）
A.Drones will be widely used in different fields.
B.French farmers use drones to examine their crops.
C.Crops will be harvested by drones soon.
D.Farmers develop special drones for their crops.
解析：B 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了法国的农民们开始利用无人机来监控他们的农作物，这样可以减少肥料的使用量，同时也起到保护环境的作用。
D
Sisyphus， a well-known king in Greek mythology，was sentenced to forever suffering in the underworld by the angry gods： he had to roll a huge rock up a hill.When he reached the top， the stone would roll back down to the bottom， and he would have to start all over， on and on， forever.Nowadays， any task combining boredom， struggle， stress， and futility （无意义） might be labeled “Sisyphean”.One could even argue that all of life is Sisyphean： we eat just to get hungry again， and shower just to get dirty again， day after day， until the end.
Absurd （荒谬的），isn’t it？ Albert Camus， the philosopher and Father of Absurdism thinks so.In his book The Myth of Sisyphus， Camus selects Sisyphus as a representative of the absurd.And yet Camus concludes， “One must imagine Sisyphus happy， because the struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.”
This may seem impossible， but this unexpected insight in Camus’ philosophy of life and happiness can help you change your perspective and see your daily struggles in a new way.Instead of feeling desperation at the futility of life， Camus tells us to consciously accept its ridiculousness as the only way to arrive at happiness.
In fact， each of us can carry out Camus’ absurdism with mindfulness in order to live a happy life.When the broad sweep of life brings you horror， just concentrate on this moment， and enjoy it.The pleasure and meaning you can find right now are real； the meaninglessness of the future is not.
On my bad days， I wake up seeing only rocks and can’t face pushing them once again up that hill.Those are the days when my old friend Camus comes in handy.Rather than feeling despairing of the absurdity of life， I dive into it， laugh at it， and start my day in a light mood.Then I gather my beloved rocks and set out for the nearest hill.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲述希腊神话中西西弗斯的故事，引出哲学家、荒诞主义之父阿尔贝·加缪的著作《西西弗斯的神话》，并阐述了加缪有关生活和幸福的哲学理念。
32.What punishment did Sisyphus receive？（ ）
A.He had to climb up and down a hill.
B.He had to move a stone up a hill repeatedly.
C.He was sentenced to living in the underworld.
D.He was stopped from reaching the top of a hill.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，西西弗斯受到的惩罚是要把一块巨石推上山，当到达山顶时，石头又会滚回山脚，然后他不得不反复把石头推上山。
33.Why does Camus think Sisyphus is happy？（ ）
A.He has enough suffering.
B.He can keep himself engaged.
C.He is selected as a representative.
D.He can always start over his work.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第一句可知，加缪认为西西弗斯是快乐的，因为向着高处的奋斗本身就足以填满一个人的内心，即他能让自己全身心地投入其中。
34.What will you do in a traffic jam according to Camus’ philosophy？（ ）
A.Enjoy music in the car.
B.Flash headlights repeatedly.
C.Complain of the busy traffic.
D.Regret choosing the wrong route.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据第四段第二句可知，按照加缪的哲学，当面对生活中的困境（如交通堵塞）时，应该专注于当下并享受它。A项（在车里享受音乐）体现了专注当下享受的理念。
35.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Avoiding a Sisyphean Life
B.Exploring Camus’ Philosophy
C.Finding Joy in Ridiculousness
D.Accepting Happiness Consciously
解析：C 标题归纳题。文章主要通过西西弗斯的故事引出加缪的哲学观点，即要在生活的荒谬中找到快乐。C项（在荒谬中寻找快乐）适合作文章最佳标题。
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。
What is health？ The definition from WHO states that health is a state of complete physical， mental and social well-being （健康）.So， rather than having a balanced diet or a balanced workout and so on， people need to find a balance between all those factors for healthy living. 36.（ ）
Try to eat more fruit and vegetables.Fruit and vegetables provide enzymes （酶） for the body， which help to absorb the nutrients from your meal.Drink as much water as possible throughout the day.Keep improving your diet plan by learning about different healthy food.
37.（ ） No matter which type of exercise you take up， try to get around 20 minutes every day.Don’t give up！
If you are suffering from some health problems， you should find the causes behind them， and then try to avoid them.For example， load yourself up with vitamin C rich food to avoid a common cold. 38.（ ）
Deep breathing is not only good for your lungs， but also can be used to calm your mind.Take a deep breath whenever you get stressed and then breathe out；repeat it around 10 times.The result will be surprising.
39.（ ） There are various types of meditation （冥想）.Try to experiment with different types， and then choose the one that feels suitable；try to practice it for an hour a day.
Whenever you think you have become overloaded with study， take a break.Plan a small vacation alone or with a friend， or walk in a garden. 40.（ ）
A.Many people want to stay healthy.
B.Then how to stay healthy？
C.Doing exercise is also important.
D.Walking is a good way to keep healthy.
E.To prevent sports injuries， make sure you warm up well before any exercise.
F.Meditation is also a good way to relieve stress.
G.Just forget everything and enjoy watching the trees and birds.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章从不同方面介绍了如何保持健康。
36.B 空前给出了健康的定义，下文给出了保持健康的方法，B项（那么你如何保持健康呢？）承上启下。
37.C 空处为本段主题句，下文提到，无论你采取哪种锻炼，每天都要锻炼约20分钟，且不要放弃。由此可知，锻炼对保持健康也很重要。
38.E 本段建议我们如果有健康问题，要找出原因并想办法避免，并以吃富含维生素C的食物预防感冒为例进行说明，E项（为了防止运动损伤，确保你在任何运动前都做好热身）是第二个例子。
39.F 空处为本段主题句。根据下文内容可知，meditation为关键词，F项（冥想也是缓解压力的好方法）中含有该关键词，符合语境。
40.G 空前提到，当你感觉学习压力过大时，就休息一下，给自己安排一个小假期，或者去花园里走走，G项（忘记一切，享受观看树木和鸟类的乐趣）紧承上文。
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。
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park， which was a seaside area in Karachi.There， I would always see the same elderly lady 41 the pigeons （鸽子）.The birds， usually around 10 to 15 in 42 ， would gather around her before she even had a 43 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day， part of her 44 .
I found that 45 her perform this ordinary task with such 46 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening， the lady arrived at her 47 spot to feed the birds.But， as she 48 the bench （长凳） to sit down， her necklace （项链） fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that， I 49 to get it back for her. 50 ， before I reached it， one of the pigeons from the 51 picked up the necklace， 52 to the bench， and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 53 my eyes.The old lady， also 54 ， began laughing quietly to herself.I was 55 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在公园观看日落时，目睹一位老太太喂鸽子时项链被鸽子捡起并归还的有趣经历。
41.A.feeding B.pursuing
C.training D.collecting
解析：A 根据第三段第一句On this particular ... to feed the birds.可知，作者看到的是同一个老妇人喂（feeding）鸽子。pursue追求；train训练；collect收集。
42.A.age B.size
C.weight D.number
解析：D 根据空前的usually around 10 to 15可推知，此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量（number）。age年龄；size尺寸；weight重量。
43.A.wish B.chance
C.plan D.reason
解析：B 根据本句语境可推知，此处是描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景，应该是不等她有机会（chance）从手提包里拿出那袋米，鸽子就聚集起来了。wish愿望；plan计划；reason原因。
44.A.job B.project
C.routine D.dream
解析：C 根据空前的It was the same each day可知，这件事每天都是一样的。由此推断，这成了老妇人的常规惯例（routine）。job工作；project项目；dream梦想。
45.A.watching B.helping
C.making D.hearing
解析：A 根据第一段第二句可知，作者总是看到老妇人做这件事。由此推断，是看着（watching）她完成这项日常任务的。help帮助；make制作；hear听见。
46.A.confidence B.enthusiasm
C.flexibility D.precision
解析：B 根据第一段尾句中的It was the same each day可推知，老妇人对此倾注了热情（enthusiasm）。confidence信心；flexibility灵活性；precision精确性。
47.A.original B.parking
C.hiding D.usual
解析：D 根据第一段尾句中的It was the same each day可推知，老妇人是来到往常的（usual）地方喂鸽子。original原始的；parking停车；hiding躲藏。
48.A.repaired B.approached
C.shared D.supported
解析：B 根据空后的the bench （长凳） to sit down可知，此处指她走近（approached）长凳坐下。repair修理；share分享；support支持。
49.A.slipped in B.ran away
C.got up D.turned around
解析：C 根据空前可知，作者坐在附近的草地上，等待太阳落山。由此推断，作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后，起身（got up）去帮她拿回来。slip in溜进；run away逃跑；turn around转身。
50.A.However B.Afterwards
C.Gradually D.Fortunately
解析：A 根据空后内容可知，一只鸽子捡起项链归还给了老妇人，这与作者原本的行为形成转折，应用However然而，衔接上下文。afterwards之后；gradually逐渐地；fortunately幸运地。
51.A.sea B.tree
C.pair D.group
解析：D 根据第一段中的The birds， usually around ... gather around her可知，这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群（group）鸽子中的一只。sea海洋；tree树；pair一对。
52.A.walked B.stuck
C.pointed D.flew
解析：D 根据空前的one of the pigeons和空后的dropped it on her lap可推知，鸽子应该是飞（flew）到长凳上，再把项链放在老妇人的腿上。walk行走；stick卡住；point指向。
53.A.lift B.cover
C.believe D.close
解析：C 根据上段语境可知，老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链，这是令人难以置信的事，因此作者不敢相信（believe）自己的眼睛。lift举起；cover覆盖；close关闭。
54.A.satisfied B.surprised
C.annoyed D.frightened
解析：B 根据上段语境，尤其是空前的also可推知，老妇人的反应应和作者是一样的，感到非常惊讶（surprised）。satisfied满意的；annoyed恼怒的；frightened害怕的。
55.A.caught B.hit
C.left D.met
解析：C 根据空后内容可知，作者见到这一情景，内心是高兴的，脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。be left with意为“余下，剩下”，表示在某种情况下，仅剩下某些东西或某种感觉。
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。
World Poetry Day takes place each year 56. 21 March to promote the teaching of poetry， as well as the publishing， writing， and reading of this form of writing around the world.
It 57. （declare） by UNESCO in 1999 in the hopes of supporting language diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages 58. （hear）.World Poetry Day was about giving fresh drive and 59. （recognise） to international， regional， and national poetry movements.It also focused on promoting a return to the oral （口头的） tradition of poetry recitals， as well as 60. （strengthen） the association between poetry and other forms of expression， such as dance， music， and painting.
The day is celebrated 61. （global）.Government agencies， community groups and individuals get involved in promoting or participating in the day， 62. enables children to learn and enjoy a variety of poetry.It is a time 63. students are busy examining poets and learning about different types of poetry.Poets may be invited to read and share their work with audiences at bookstores and schools.Ceremonies are held to honour the memory of poets who have made 64. （amaze） achievements.
All in all， it’s a day for poetry：65. ancient art form that still enriches our understanding of humanity today.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界诗歌日的设立目的及意义。
56.on 考查介词。空后的21 March为具体的某一天，此处为介词on＋具体某一天。故填on。
57.was declared 考查时态和语态。设空处为句子的谓语，根据后面的时间状语in 1999可知，应用一般过去时；主语It与declare之间为被动关系，应用被动语态。故填was declared。
58.to be heard 考查非谓语动词。opportunity to do sth 为固定表达，意为“做某事的机会”，此处为动词不定式作后置定语，修饰opportunity。languages与hear之间为逻辑上的被动关系。故填to be heard。
59.recognition 考查名词。设空处和drive并列，共同作giving的宾语，应用名词形式。故填recognition。
60.strengthening 考查非谓语动词。as well as连接两个并列成分，此处与promoting并列，应用动词-ing形式作介词on的宾语。故填strengthening。
61.globally 考查副词。空处修饰动词celebrated，作状语，应用副词形式。故填globally。
62.which 考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面整句话，且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
63.when 考查关系副词。设空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词time，关系词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。
64.amazing 考查形容词。根据句意以及空后的achievements可知，此处为形容词amazing作定语修饰名词achievements。故填amazing。
65.an 考查冠词。此处泛指一种古老的艺术形式，应用不定冠词修饰，且ancient的发音以元音音素开头。故填an。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
根据下面提示为“绿叶”有机蔬菜生产基地写一篇介绍性海报。
（1）坐落在城西；历经20年已经发展成占地1，000多亩的大农场；
（2）配备有现代化的设施；生产过程中不使用任何化肥；
（3）产品富含营养并出口很多国家；
（4）联系方式：Tel：66688812
E-mail：Green Leaf@Green 。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
参考范文：
Have you ever dreamt of eating green vegetables without chemical fertilizer every day？Please go to Green Leaf — an organic vegetable base.
Located in the west of the city， it has expanded to a big farm covering an area of more than 1，000 mu in the past two decades.It has been equipped with advanced facilities.What makes it different from others is that the vegetables here are grown without any chemical fertilizer.The rich soil makes these vegetables full of nutrition；as a result， they are exported to many countries in the world.
If you are interested，please contact us in the following ways.
Tel：66688812
E-mail：Green Leaf@Green
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。
When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life.
One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank.Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement fed the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer.I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day， Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class.“How about singing together in the talent show？” She grinned， “I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home.I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears.Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up.“A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head.“Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school.We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I was completely knocked out by the news.
Finally came the big moment.
参考范文：
I was completely knocked out by the news.What should I do？ Having prepared for such a long time， I didn’t think of that coming up.Feeling at a loss， I was brainstorming as hard as I could to think of a solution， when a gentle touch on my back brought me back to reality.It was my mum， who looked at me with care and concern.“You have prepared enough for it.You can do it by yourself.” She said after my stumbled explanation.I looked back at her eyes， and a sense of confidence and warmth swelled up in my heart.Yes， I could do it myself.
Finally came the big moment.Looking around the audience， I stepped onto the stage， with butterflies in my stomach.My voice trembled at first， but with the melodies flying around， the nervousness was gone with the wind.Emotions filled in my song， I performed as naturally as I spoke every day.I saw my mum， who was looking at me with reassurance and care.It turned out to be a good performance， which helped me conquer my fears and turned me into a new person.
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