《创新方案》UNIT 5 LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER8 综合过关检测（课件）高中英语人教版选修4同步讲练测
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(共118张PPT)
综合过关检测
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At the woman's home.
B．In a clothing shop.
C．In a shoe shop.
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2．What does the man think of the weather
A．Annoying.
B．Beneficial.
C．Worrying.
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3．At what time will the two speakers meet
A．5：20.
B．5：10.
C．4：40.
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4．Why does the woman want to finish the tests early
A．To go back to work early.
B．To have breakfast early.
C．To get her test results early.
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5．What does the man mean
A．He has been out of a job.
B．He dislikes his present job.
C．He refuses the job offered.
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第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the subway.
B．On the phone.
C．At the station.
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7．How will the woman get to her appointment
A．By subway and on foot.
B．By car.
C．By bus.
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听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．In the car.
B．In the yard.
C．In the bedroom.
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9．What is the man's advice
A．Searching as a group.
B．Taking a short break.
C．Traveling yesterday's steps.
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10．What will the man do next
A．Call Amy.
B．Do the laundry.
C．Check the washing machine.
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听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In an office.
B．At home.
C．In a coffee shop.
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12．What is the man doing
A．Sending messages while talking.
B．Having coffee while checking messages.
C．Talking on the phone while having coffee.
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13．How does the woman feel about the man
A．Satisfied.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
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14．What does the woman think the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone is
A．Ignoring the real world.
B．Losing touch with friends.
C．Multitasking all the time.
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听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Where are the speakers
A．At Angelia's home.
B．In a restaurant.
C．At Joe's home.
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16．What will Angelia do this Saturday
A．Go to Joe's party.
B．Do some housework.
C．Call Joe to tell him her decision.
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17．Who will Angelia go with this Friday
A．Her mother.
B．Her friend.
C．Her cousin.
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听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Where does the speaker's sister live
A．In Denver.
B．In Chicago.
C．In San Francisco.
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19．How many days will the speaker stay in New York
A．Two.
B．Three.
C．Seven.
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20．Which city is among the speaker's visit
A．Boston.
B．San Francisco.
C．Washington，D.C.
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听力材料
(Text 1)
M：Wow！Beautiful home you have here.①
W：Thanks.Let me take your coat.And would you leave your bag here
M：Oh yeah.Do I need to take off my shoes
(Text 2)
W：I'm telling you that this rainy weather is driving me crazy.I hate it.
M：I'm actually glad it's finally been raining recently.It's really good for my garden.② You should see all the beautiful flowers in my garden.
(Text 3)
M：Let's meet at twenty to five.
W：Well，could we make it at twenty past five
M：That's a bit late for me.I could manage at ten past five.③
W：OK.See you then.
(Text 4)
M：Why are you going out so early，Claudia
W：I need to do some tests without breakfast today. So I go early in order to finish early and not to miss too much time at work.④
(Text 5)
W：How are things going
M：Not that great.I'm looking for a new job actually.⑤
W：Really？That's a shame.
M：I know.I really like that job.
(Text 6)
W：What's the traffic like downtown today？⑥
M：It's pretty bad.One of the traffic lights is broken，so all the traffic is backing up.⑥
W：Oh，how should I get to my doctor's appointment？Drive？Take a taxi
M：A taxi won't be any faster than driving.
W：Well，then，I'll probably take the subway to the station and then walk from there.⑦
M：Yeah, today I think that's the fastest way.
(Text 7)
W：I don't think I'm going to find it.I've searched everywhere in the house for my watch.It's not on the table in my bedroom where I usually leave it.I honestly can't think of where else it could be.
M：Is that why you're out here You think you left it in the yard？⑧
W：Where else could it be？I only went between the house and the car yesterday.After Amy called and told me she wasn't coming over anymore, I decided to just relax inside all day. I've checked every room.
M：OK.Well，Amy just called up and said she is coming over. How about the three of us searching together？⑨
W：That's a good idea.Three pairs of eyes are better than one.I will take a short break and think about the paths I traveled yesterday.Maybe I will remember something.
M：Good idea.While you do that, I will check the laundry.I hope it wasn't washed by accident.That would be a shame if it were ruined in the washing machine.⑩
(Text 8)
W：What are we like
M：What do you mean
W：I mean you need to look at us! We're here.We've met for coffee and a chat and we're not even talking to each other.
M：Hang on. What did you say Sorry, I didn't catch that.
W：“What did you say Sorry, I didn't catch that.” Er, maybe that's because you were not listening to me!
M：Yeah, yeah, sorry. I was just sending a message.I was multitasking！I'm with you now.
W：Yeah，but I don't think you can send messages and talk to someone in real life at the same time! That's my point. The real-life person should come first. Don't you think so
M：Yeah，but sometimes I just need to send a quick message.I don't think it's rude.In fact, I think it's rude to ignore messages，actually.
W：Yeah，I suppose so. You're right in some ways，but for me，the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone is that we're constantly being prevented from paying attention to what's happening in the real world！
M：Yeah, but in a good way, you can carry on what you're doing，and you can keep up with your friends at the same time.
(Text 9)
W：Hi Joe!
M：Hi Angelia!
W：Come in, please. What would you like to drink，coffee or tea
M：Just a glass of orange juice, please. Angelia，I was wondering if you would like to come to my party on Friday night.
W：Is it the day after tomorrow？I promised my mother to clean the rooms and tidy things up.
M：No，actually tomorrow is Friday.
W：Then I'm free that night，and a party sounds good.
M：Great, it'll be in my house. Do you know how to get there
W：I've been to your house once，but I'd appreciate it if you email me your detailed address.
M：Sure，no problem.Do you have anyone that you would like to bring with you to the party
W：I would really like to bring my cousin， Jake，if that would be okay.
M：Sure.The more the merrier!
(Text 10)
M：We start off in Los Angeles.We're going to stay there for three days because we want to hit the beach and see the sights. We're not going to go to San Francisco this time，because we've been there before. Then we're off to Denver to visit my sister. We're going to stay there for a week.I hope that's enough time，because I haven't seen her since last Christmas, and we have so much to talk about. We were
thinking of going to Chicago after that，but we just don't have time，so it's straight on to Washington，D.C., and New York. We've got two days in Washington and three in New York. We'd really love to be in Boston for a couple of days, but it probably won't happen. Maybe next time.
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
Seeking original new voices in the New Nature Writing competition, we set you a challenge: to write about a special place where you feel close to nature.The many entries traveled from the urban park to moorland (荒原); the mountain to the lake; the coast to the garden.Reading them was a thrilling reminder of the power of nature to not only comfort and heal you, but also energize and excite
you.Choosing a winner was difficult.Say thank you to our judges for their thoughtful consideration.One entry stood out as the winner. Scarlet Ribbons is published on our web page.We hope you enjoy it.Here are our judges' reviews：
·Gillian Burke, biologist
Achingly beautiful.This piece is near-perfect as far as I am concerned.It hit the mark, delivering all the elements set out in the brief and more.I could read it again and again and again...
·Nicola Chester, author
I loved the “Hlansel's breadcrumbs of the Scarlet Pimpernel path” that led you back to the past, to a lost Eden.The line “the thaw (融雪期) never came for our moorland household” has such dramatic power.
·Cal Flyn, journalist and author
What a striking piece of writing! This was lyrical, knowledgeable and showed deep connection to a place.It also came with an emotional hit that made me want to lie down.
·Joe Pontin, editor and chair of the judging panel
Written with elegance and passion, Scarlet Ribbons transports you to the peaceful summer days of a young child exploring the countryside around the family farm in Yorkshire.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在新自然写作大赛中的获奖作品Scarlet Ribbons及评审团中四位评审对这部作品的评价。
21．What is the theme of the New Nature Writing competition
A.Identifying the best nature-lover.
B．Healing the world with nature-lovers.
C．Exploring more personal natural places.
D．Describing with one's unique natural place.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“to write about a special place where you feel close to nature”可知，大赛的主题是要求参赛者描写一个对自己来说独特的可以亲近自然的地方。
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22．Who speaks highly of the lines of Scarlet Ribbons
A.Gillian Burke. B．Nicola Chester.
C．Cal Flyn. D．Joe Pontin.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，尼古拉·切斯特对Scarlet Ribbons的语言文字评价很高。
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23．Where is this passage probably from
A．A website. B．A newspaper.
C．A magazine. D．A guidebook.
解析：文章出处题。根据第一段中的“Scarlet Ribbons is published on our web page.We hope you enjoy it.”可推知，本文出自网站。
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B
I'm 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. There was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
I started volunteering three years ago. My team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship for the most isolated (孤独的) older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I'm making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom the work would be impossible. So many go above and beyond what's asked, offering time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I've found enthusiasm from people making the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I've met amazing people from all walks of life. It's the best thing I've ever done that enriched my life. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping them enjoy the old age they deserve.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者三年前开始从事志愿者工作，帮助孤独老人保持活跃和社交，作者还招募和管理志愿者，并认为志愿者工作很有意义。
24．What inspired the author to begin volunteering
A．Loneliness and isolation.
B．Love for volunteering work.
C．Lack of social support for the old.
D．Older neighbors' companionship.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容，尤其是“There was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives”可知，老年人缺乏社会支持促使作者退休后开始为老年人做志愿者。
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25．What does the author think of her volunteering work
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I feel like I'm making a positive difference to the lives of older people...they are valued by our community.”以及最后一段中的“It's the best thing I've ever done that enriched my life.”可推知，作者认为自己的志愿者工作是有意义的。
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26．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Managers. B．Volunteers.
C．Coordinators. D．Senior neighbors.
解析：代词指代题。根据画线词所在句可知，代词they指代句中的“people making the lives of our older neighbors better”，即上文“I also help recruit and manage volunteers...they care.”中所提到的volunteers。
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27．How can we describe the author
A．Considerate and specialized. B．Inspiring and thoughtful.
C．Supportive and innovative. D．Caring and accommodating.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段、第二段内容以及最后一段中的“I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness...helping them enjoy the old age they deserve.”可知，作者关心老年人，为孤独的老年人提供支持、友谊和陪伴，由此可知，作者是一个关心他人，且乐于助人的人。
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C
A lot of media attention has focused on the harmful effects of working long hours. Logging excessive hours at work is rooted in the work culture of the West. From Bay Area startups to various multinationals, their idea is centered around how many hours you can clock at work. It is assumed that the more hours you put into your job, the more career prospects you'll get out of it.
A new study in Europe challenged this assumption, however. From their analysis of nearly 52，000 people from 36 European countries, they concluded that it's not the number of hours you clock at the office, but how intensely you work during those hours, that affects career-related outcomes. Researchers found people, with similar jobs and education levels, were more likely to suffer poorer well-being and
inferior career prospects, including satisfaction, security and promotion, when they worked at an intense level for long periods. According to Hans Frankort, a senior lecturer in strategy at Cass Business School, the research suggests career benefits of excessive work effort—longer hours or harder work—may never materialize.
Employers should reduce work intensity rather than try to control excessive hours, the authors concluded. “Compared with overtime, work intensity predicts much greater reductions in well-being and career benefits，” Hans Frankort said.
There is also a range of things for employees to do to ensure they're working smarter, and not just harder. Beth Belle Cooper, a former content creator at Buffer, the social media scheduling app,
suggests taking more breaks to refresh your mind and reset your attention span. She also recommends taking naps to consolidate new information in the brain and help you avoid burnout. You might also consider completely unplugging from work more consistently, and for longer periods of time. This is what Sean McCabe and his small team does when they take a week-long vacation every seventh week.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕长时间高强度工作这一话题展开，介绍了长时间高强度工作时，人们的幸福感更差，职业前景(包括满意度、安全感和晋升机会)也更差。
28．What is common in the work culture of western countries
A．Having bright career prospects.
B．Spending long hours at work.
C．Starting up one's own business.
D．Earning long paid days off work.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Logging excessive hours at work...you can clock at work.”可知，在西方国家的工作文化中长时间工作是常见的。
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29．What can be the effect of working intensely according to the passage
A．It leads to more career challenges.
B．It brings out greater promotion opportunity.
C．It reduces one's work passion and efficiency.
D．It worsens one's health conditions and job outlook.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers found people...may never materialize.”可知，研究人员发现在工作和教育水平相似的前提下，长时间高强度工作的人，健康状况更差，职业前景(包括满意度、安全感和晋升机会)也会更差。
30．What is advisable to work smarter according to Sean McCabe
A．Requiring breaks occasionally.
B．Taking days off work regularly.
C．Catching up on sleep properly.
D．Refreshing one's brain constantly.
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解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“You might also consider completely...vacation every seventh week.”可知，为了更智慧地工作，可以考虑更长时间地完全脱离工作。由此可推知，定期休假可以让人更明智地工作。
31．What does the passage mainly intend to tell us
A．Working intensively is necessary.
B．Working whole-heartedly is useless.
C．Working more diligently does more harm.
D.Working more wisely brings more benefits.
解析：主旨大意题。通过全文，尤其是最后一段中的“There is also a range of...and not just harder.”可知，作者推崇智慧地工作，因此，文章想告诉我们更加智慧地工作能带来更多好处。
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D
Scrolling through social media can quickly convince you that everyone's life is more interesting than yours. During a particularly adventurous week on social media Stories recently, I saw water skiing in Maui, hiking in Yosemite and swimming with wild pigs in Bermuda. I started searching flights to new places. Then I ordered pho, Vietnam's national dish, from the same Vietnamese place I eat every week and returned to the same old routine and I felt bad about not trying somewhere new.
Evolutionarily, human brains tend to find newfangled experiences more exciting and attention-grabbing than repeated experiences. They can't process all the thrills around us, so we evolve to pay attention to new, flashy and potentially dangerous things more intently than familiar things, which we've seen enough to know they're not dangerous. What's more, words like “repetition” and “repetitiveness” tend to be associated with more negative emotions.
However, recent research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests we should reconsider how we digest those feelings of monotony (单调). Some previous research has painted a negative picture of repeated experiences, saying that doing the same thing twice can feel less valuable. But Ed O'Brien, a professor of behavioral science, wondered whether people actually underestimate how positively they react to repeated experiences.
To test this theory, Mr.O'Brien and his team exposed all participants to the same stimulus (刺激) (various stimuli were tested, including museum visits, movies and video games). Next, after dividing them into two groups, the first group of participants were asked to imagine repeating the experience, while the second actually did repeat the experience. Counter to previous research, Mr.O'Brien found that across the board, repeated experiences were far more enjoyable than participants expected. In other words, you're far more likely to enjoy something the second time around than you think.
“Brand-new experiences are definitely great for enjoyment，” said Mr.O'Brien. “And our studies don't go against this idea. In many cases, the brand-new option is better. But what our studies emphasize is that repeated options might also have high hedonic (与快乐有关的) value and might also come with lower costs than a purely new option.”
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了很多人都喜欢冒险，追求新鲜感，但是研究却发现，重复能让我们更全面、深刻地认识事物，能给我们带来不一样的快乐。
32．What did the author think of her own life
A．It included many exciting things.
B．It depended heavily on social media.
C．It was highly adventurous.
D．It was boringly repetitive.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Then I ordered pho...I felt bad about not trying somewhere new.”可推知，作者觉得自己的生活单调乏味，毫无新意。
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33．What is the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 2
A．Fictional. B．Fascinating.
C．Novel. D．Significant.
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“They can't process all the thrills around us...they're not dangerous.”可知，人类的大脑往往更关注不熟悉的东西及新奇的体验。由此可推知，newfangled 意为“新奇的”。
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34．How do our brains usually respond to stimuli from familiar things
A．They may pay little attention to them.
B．They may process them first.
C．They may feel uncertain of them.
D．They may consider them as positive things.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Evolutionarily, human brains tend to find...more intently than familiar things”可推知，我们的大脑使我们不太注意熟悉的刺激物。
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35．What did the second group of participants do during the experiment
A．They experienced the same stimuli twice.
B．They imagined their old experiences twice.
C．They repeated similar activities many times.
D．They predicted the first group's experiences.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Next, after dividing them into two groups...the second actually did repeat the experience.”可知，第二组参与者重复了先前的体验。
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第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文，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。
As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it's more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 36._______________________ ______________________________________________Here's how to master the art of small talk.
F．Small talk may be a
gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.
The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 37._____________________
______________________________________________________
G．By expressing
authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.
Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 38.__________________________________________________________ Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person's communication style.
E.The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.
Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 39.__________________________________________________________ Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection.
D.Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.
At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 40.______________________________________ In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions.
A．Instead, let your true self shine through.
A．Instead, let your true self shine through.
B．Some accessible topics are great for small talk.
C．Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker.
D．Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.
E．The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.
F．Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.
G．By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何掌握闲聊艺术的四种方法。
36．F 解析：上文“As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age...a key part of which is making small talk.”说明闲聊能维系人际关系。空处应进一步说明闲聊的重要作用。F项承上启下，符合语境。
37．G 解析：上文“The cornerstone of effective small talk...they bring to the conversation.”说明了有效的闲聊在于培养真正的兴趣以及解释了真正的兴趣的含义。G项承接上文，符合语境，是培养真正的兴趣的具体做法。选项中authentic curiosity与上文Genuine interest相呼应。
38．E 解析：上文“Small talk extends beyond spoken words...body language, facial expressions and tone of voice.”说明闲聊中要观察谈话中的非语言信号。下文“Being familiar with them...the other person's communication style.”说明熟悉这些非语言信号的益处。E项承上启下，符合语境。E项中The signals与上文“the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice”和下文them相呼应。
39．D 解析：上文“By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say.”说明全神贯注地倾听对谈话很重要。下文“Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights.”说明在谈话中，询问问题必不可少。D项符合语境，与上文的内容存在先后顺序，先认真倾听，再专注于理解别人的观点，最后再询问一些问题进行深度交流。
40．A 解析：上文“At the heart of successful small talk...project an image or use scripted responses.”说明闲聊时要真实地参与进来，而不是塑造形象或使用照本宣科的应对方式。A项符合语境，与上文构成转折关系，说明在闲聊中要真诚真实。
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)
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2013, my husband Robin took a new job in Ghana. We relocated from London, where I worked as a photographer, to the capital, Accra. Robin worked, but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick and lacking ___________. With few people around, I turned to _________. I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most _________．
A.purpose
C．nature
B．alive
In September 2018, after one bad thunderstorm, I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground. He was ______________ by his flock (群). His eyes were shut, too young to __________ alone. I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night, researching how to __________ him. I spoke to an expert who said it would take 12 weeks to prepare him for the ________. For the next 84 days, the ________ bird relied on me. He would fly alongside me. As he learned to fly, he'd make short __________ from my hand, to my shoulder, and then
D．abandoned
A.survive
B．care for
C．wild
D．tiny
C．flights
settled on my hair. I ________ named him because I had to __________ myself that he needed to return to the wild. In return for putting his life back on course, he ____________ me by giving me purpose. Three months later, he was __________ enough and flew farther from me. It was time for him to go. Then on a clear day when his flock returned, Robin and I took him out and the little bird flew away with them.
D．never
A.remind
D．rewarded
B．strong
__________ him taught me how to live in the present. Last year, I joined local conservation activities. That, along with the ________ that any little creature can make a difference, is what he left me.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者捡到了一只离群的鸟之后开始照顾它并帮助它回归野外的故事。与这只鸟朝夕相处的日子改变了作者的生活和心态，让她找到了生活的意义。
A.Raising
D．lesson
41．A.purpose B．determination
C．experience D．confidence
A 解析：根据该句中的“but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick”可推知，作者由于签证问题无法工作，感觉生活失去了意义(purpose)。
42．A.family B．sports
C．nature D．school
C 解析：根据下文中的“I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most ______.”可知，此处表示由于周围人很少，作者转向了大自然(nature)。
43．A.grateful B．alive
C．stressed D．scared
B 解析：根据上文提到的作者没有工作、想家、失去意义以及周围人很少可推知，此处为作者转向大自然后感受到的变化，认为户外是让她感觉最有活力(alive)的地方。
44．A.envied B．controlled
C．recognized D．abandoned
D 解析：根据上文中的“I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground”以及下文中的“when his flock returned”可推知，此处表示小鸟被它的鸟群抛弃(abandon)了。
45．A.survive B．fight
C．escape D．play
A 解析：根据上文中的“barely a month old”以及该句中的“His eyes were shut, too young”可推知，小鸟无法独自生存(survive)。
46．A.go for B．care for
C．focus on D．speak about
B 解析：根据上文提到的小鸟的情况以及该句中的“I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night”可推知，此处表示作者研究如何照顾(care for)小鸟。
47．A.travel B．stay
C．wild D．change
C 解析：根据常识及下文中的“because I had to ______ myself that he needed to return to the wild”和“It was time for him to go...the little bird flew away with them.”可知，此处表示需要12周的时间来为小鸟回归野外(wild)做准备。
48．A.rare B．lazy
C．proud D．tiny
D 解析：根据上文中的“barely a month old”和“too young to ______ alone”可知，这只小鸟非常幼小(tiny)。
49．A.noises B．dances
C．flights D．stops
C 解析：根据该句中的“As he learned to fly”可知，此处表示当小鸟学习飞行时，它会飞很短的距离(flight)。
50．A.always B．seldom
C．once D．never
D 解析：根据下文中的“that he needed to return to the wild”及作者最终放飞小鸟回归野外可推知，此处表示作者从来没有(never)给小鸟起过名字。
51．A.remind B．promise
C．cheat D．motivate
A 解析：此处表示作者从来没有给小鸟起过名字，是因为她必须提醒(remind)自己，小鸟要回到野外。
52．A.attracted B．honored
C．shocked D．rewarded
D 解析：根据上文中的“In return for putting his life back on course”和下文中的“giving me purpose”可知，此处表示小鸟给作者带来的回报(reward)。
53．A.high B．strong
C．smart D．calm
B 解析：根据下文中的“and flew farther from me”可推知，三个月后，小鸟已经足够强壮(strong)，也飞得更远了。
54．A.Raising B．Tolerating
C．Evaluating D．Amusing
A 解析：根据上文中的“For the next 84 days, the ______ bird relied on me.”可知，作者饲养(raise)了这只小鸟。
55．A.secret B．warning
C．news D．lesson
D 解析：空后的“that any little creature can make a difference” 解释了空处的内容，说明了一个道理(lesson)：任何小生物都可以产生重大影响。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dayushan Island is located in Fuding, Fujian Province, known 56.____________ its untouched nature, green grasslands and attractive coastlines.
for
Its coast is eroded (侵蚀) by sea water, 57.____________(reveal) bare bedrock and reefs. But the thick trees accommodate tens of thousands of migratory birds. It 58.____________(list) in the “Top 10 most beautiful islands of China” by Chinese National Geography in 2005. It is 59._________ uninhabited island and a true hidden treasure that has still preserved its quietness and 60.____________(origin) form.
revealing
was listed
an
original
The best thing to do here is hike up the hills and find a high spot 61.____________ overlooks the sea, the grasslands and the lakes! Besides hiking, camping enjoys great 62.____________(popular) on the island. The lakesides are great camping 63.____________(destination) with peaceful water and grassland scenery. Remember to bring mosquito repellent (驱蚊剂) and not 64.____________(swim) in the sea, because of the dangerous currents. The wind from the sea slowly blowing, the island's morning mist 65.__________(gradual) disappears, and beautiful scenery unfolds in front of you.
which/that
popularity
destinations
to swim
gradually
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了福建省福鼎市的大嵛山岛。
56．for 解析：考查介词。be known for... 意为“以……而闻名”，为固定短语。
57．revealing 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，reveal与其逻辑主语Its coast构成主动关系，应用现在分词形式作状语。
58．was listed 解析：考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据句意可知，主语It与谓语list之间构成被动关系；根据下文中的in 2005可知，应用一般过去时；且主语为It，谓语应用单数。
59．an 解析：考查不定冠词。island为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且uninhabited的发音以元音音素开头。
60．original 解析：考查形容词。空处修饰名词form，应用形容词形式。
61．which/that 解析：考查关系代词。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词spot，在从句中作主语，先行词指物，所以用关系代词which/that。
62．popularity 解析：考查名词。空处作动词的宾语，应用名词形式。popularity为不可数名词。
63．destinations 解析：考查名词复数。destination意为“目的地”，是可数名词，根据空前的are可知，应用其复数形式。
64．to swim 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，空处与to bring并列，remember not to do sth.意为“记得不要做某事”，为固定用法。
65．gradually 解析：考查副词。空处修饰动词disappears，应用gradual的副词形式。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，正在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆将要举办中国画展览，现需招聘志愿者。请你用英语为美术馆写一则招聘启事，内容包括：
1.工作说明；
2.工作要求；
3.表达期待。
注意：1.词数 80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
A Volunteer Wanted
A Chinese painting exhibition will be held by our local art gallery. We are badly in need of volunteers to assist us in organizing the relevant affairs, including reception and introduction of the exhibition.
Students who have relevant experience as volunteers are preferred. A good knowledge of Chinese paintings, fluent Chinese as well as oral English are some of the qualities we desire.
If you are interested and willing to have a whole new experience, please do not hesitate to send your resume to us. Your applications are welcome.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，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。
Since I was a young boy, I have had a dream to get a little closer to understanding bears' life in the wild. I also know getting close to a bear in the wild is amazing but also full of danger.
Bears should be contacted closely at a safe distance. So when I was in senior high school, my father decided to go camping at a research camp outside “the bear of the world”—the town of Nigeria.
That day, once we arrived at the destination, we put up the tent and took out our food, and most importantly, we set up our camera and got ready for getting close to the bear through taking photographs. At that time, a male bear followed his nose to our camp which was surrounded by a high wire fence, met us and stared at our food. It seemed that it was hungry and attracted by our food.
Frightened, we knew some bear defense actions. One is that we can climb up quickly into a tree and hide ourselves in the branches. Another is that once you must be attacked, fall flat on the ground, and when the bear comes up and smells you all over, you hold your breath, and pretend to be dead as much as you could. The bear will soon leave you, for it is said that a bear will not touch a dead body. So we kept taking some photographs.
Suddenly, the bear yelled at us and kept trying to tear down the fence with his massive paws (爪子). Even worse, another bear appeared and tried to tear down the fence. Of course, making the best of this close encounter, I took some pictures of the bear with a scare.
My father feared the fence wouldn't last through 25 more minutes of the bears' punishment. So he called the camp managers for help. Unluckily, they would not arrive until half an hour. They suggested we use pepper spray (胡椒粉喷雾剂) which can burn the bears' eyes, but doesn't hurt them. What was worse, we didn't bring it.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
A few minutes later, my father looked at the big tree beside us.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Half an hour later, the camp managers with protection equipment arrived.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
A few minutes later, my father looked at the big tree beside us. “Let's climb up quickly into the big tree，” my father said. So I first climbed up into the tree with my camera and then my father；we hid ourselves in the branches. And the bears yelled at us and kept trying to tear down the fence with their paws. 25 minutes later, the fence was torn down and the bears were going around under the tree. Luckily, we were safe and awaited the camp managers' coming. During the time, I took some wonderful photos.
Half an hour later, the camp managers with protection equipment arrived. They asked us not to move. We felt good at the moment. They wore professional clothes and protection equipment and approached them carefully, spraying their face with pepper spray. The bears ran to the broken fence and disappeared in the forest. Finally, we climbed down from the big tree and blessed ourselves from danger with the camp managers' help. What a challenging and unforgettable experience and what meaningful photos about the bears' life！
综合过关检测
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At the woman's home.
B．In a clothing shop.
C．In a shoe shop.
√
2．What does the man think of the weather
A．Annoying.
B．Beneficial.
C．Worrying.
√
3．At what time will the two speakers meet
A．5：20.
B．5：10.
C．4：40.
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4．Why does the woman want to finish the tests early
A．To go back to work early.
B．To have breakfast early.
C．To get her test results early.
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5．What does the man mean
A．He has been out of a job.
B．He dislikes his present job.
C．He refuses the job offered.
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第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In the subway.
B．On the phone.
C．At the station.
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7．How will the woman get to her appointment
A．By subway and on foot.
B．By car.
C．By bus.
√
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．In the car.
B．In the yard.
C．In the bedroom.
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9．What is the man's advice
A．Searching as a group.
B．Taking a short break.
C．Traveling yesterday's steps.
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10．What will the man do next
A．Call Amy.
B．Do the laundry.
C．Check the washing machine.
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听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In an office.
B．At home.
C．In a coffee shop.
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12．What is the man doing
A．Sending messages while talking.
B．Having coffee while checking messages.
C．Talking on the phone while having coffee.
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13．How does the woman feel about the man
A．Satisfied.
B．Worried.
C．Annoyed.
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14．What does the woman think the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone is
A．Ignoring the real world.
B．Losing touch with friends.
C．Multitasking all the time.
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听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Where are the speakers
A．At Angelia's home.
B．In a restaurant.
C．At Joe's home.
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16．What will Angelia do this Saturday
A．Go to Joe's party.
B．Do some housework.
C．Call Joe to tell him her decision.
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17．Who will Angelia go with this Friday
A．Her mother.
B．Her friend.
C．Her cousin.
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听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Where does the speaker's sister live
A．In Denver.
B．In Chicago.
C．In San Francisco.
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19．How many days will the speaker stay in New York
A．Two.
B．Three.
C．Seven.
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20．Which city is among the speaker's visit
A．Boston.
B．San Francisco.
C．Washington，D.C.
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听力材料
(Text 1)
M：Wow！Beautiful home you have here.①
W：Thanks.Let me take your coat.And would you leave your bag here
M：Oh yeah.Do I need to take off my shoes
(Text 2)
W：I'm telling you that this rainy weather is driving me crazy.I hate it.
M：I'm actually glad it's finally been raining recently.It's really good for my garden.② You should see all the beautiful flowers in my garden.
(Text 3)
M：Let's meet at twenty to five.
W：Well，could we make it at twenty past five
M：That's a bit late for me.I could manage at ten past five.③
W：OK.See you then.
(Text 4)
M：Why are you going out so early，Claudia
W：I need to do some tests without breakfast today. So I go early in order to finish early and not to miss too much time at work.④
(Text 5)
W：How are things going
M：Not that great.I'm looking for a new job actually.⑤
W：Really？That's a shame.
M：I know.I really like that job.
(Text 6)
W：What's the traffic like downtown today？⑥
M：It's pretty bad.One of the traffic lights is broken，so all the traffic is backing up.⑥
W：Oh，how should I get to my doctor's appointment？Drive？Take a taxi
M：A taxi won't be any faster than driving.
W：Well，then，I'll probably take the subway to the station and then walk from there.⑦
M：Yeah, today I think that's the fastest way.
(Text 7)
W：I don't think I'm going to find it.I've searched everywhere in the house for my watch.It's not on the table in my bedroom where I usually leave it.I honestly can't think of where else it could be.
M：Is that why you're out here You think you left it in the yard？⑧
W：Where else could it be？I only went between the house and the car yesterday.After Amy called and told me she wasn't coming over anymore, I decided to just relax inside all day. I've checked every room.
M：OK.Well，Amy just called up and said she is coming over. How about the three of us searching together？⑨
W：That's a good idea.Three pairs of eyes are better than one.I will take a short break and think about the paths I traveled yesterday.Maybe I will remember something.
M：Good idea.While you do that, I will check the laundry.I hope it wasn't washed by accident.That would be a shame if it were ruined in the washing machine.⑩
(Text 8)
W：What are we like
M：What do you mean
W：I mean you need to look at us! We're here.We've met for coffee and a chat and we're not even talking to each other.
M：Hang on. What did you say Sorry, I didn't catch that.
W：“What did you say Sorry, I didn't catch that.” Er, maybe that's because you were not listening to me!
M：Yeah, yeah, sorry. I was just sending a message.I was multitasking！I'm with you now.
W：Yeah，but I don't think you can send messages and talk to someone in real life at the same time! That's my point. The real-life person should come first. Don't you think so
M：Yeah，but sometimes I just need to send a quick message.I don't think it's rude.In fact, I think it's rude to ignore messages，actually.
W：Yeah，I suppose so. You're right in some ways，but for me，the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone is that we're constantly being prevented from paying attention to what's happening in the real world！
M：Yeah, but in a good way, you can carry on what you're doing，and you can keep up with your friends at the same time.
(Text 9)
W：Hi Joe!
M：Hi Angelia!
W：Come in, please. What would you like to drink，coffee or tea
M：Just a glass of orange juice, please. Angelia，I was wondering if you would like to come to my party on Friday night.
W：Is it the day after tomorrow？I promised my mother to clean the rooms and tidy things up.
M：No，actually tomorrow is Friday.
W：Then I'm free that night，and a party sounds good.
M：Great, it'll be in my house. Do you know how to get there
W：I've been to your house once，but I'd appreciate it if you email me your detailed address.
M：Sure，no problem.Do you have anyone that you would like to bring with you to the party
W：I would really like to bring my cousin， Jake，if that would be okay.
M：Sure.The more the merrier!
(Text 10)
M：We start off in Los Angeles.We're going to stay there for three days because we want to hit the beach and see the sights. We're not going to go to San Francisco this time，because we've been there before. Then we're off to Denver to visit my sister. We're going to stay there for a week.I hope that's enough time，because I haven't seen her since last Christmas, and we have so much to talk about. We were
thinking of going to Chicago after that，but we just don't have time，so it's straight on to Washington，D.C., and New York. We've got two days in Washington and three in New York. We'd really love to be in Boston for a couple of days, but it probably won't happen. Maybe next time.
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
Seeking original new voices in the New Nature Writing competition, we set you a challenge: to write about a special place where you feel close to nature.The many entries traveled from the urban park to moorland (荒原); the mountain to the lake; the coast to the garden.Reading them was a thrilling reminder of the power of nature to not only comfort and heal you, but also energize and excite
you.Choosing a winner was difficult.Say thank you to our judges for their thoughtful consideration.One entry stood out as the winner. Scarlet Ribbons is published on our web page.We hope you enjoy it.Here are our judges' reviews：
·Gillian Burke, biologist
Achingly beautiful.This piece is near-perfect as far as I am concerned.It hit the mark, delivering all the elements set out in the brief and more.I could read it again and again and again...
·Nicola Chester, author
I loved the “Hlansel's breadcrumbs of the Scarlet Pimpernel path” that led you back to the past, to a lost Eden.The line “the thaw (融雪期) never came for our moorland household” has such dramatic power.
·Cal Flyn, journalist and author
What a striking piece of writing! This was lyrical, knowledgeable and showed deep connection to a place.It also came with an emotional hit that made me want to lie down.
·Joe Pontin, editor and chair of the judging panel
Written with elegance and passion, Scarlet Ribbons transports you to the peaceful summer days of a young child exploring the countryside around the family farm in Yorkshire.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在新自然写作大赛中的获奖作品Scarlet Ribbons及评审团中四位评审对这部作品的评价。
21．What is the theme of the New Nature Writing competition
A.Identifying the best nature-lover.
B．Healing the world with nature-lovers.
C．Exploring more personal natural places.
D．Describing with one's unique natural place.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“to write about a special place where you feel close to nature”可知，大赛的主题是要求参赛者描写一个对自己来说独特的可以亲近自然的地方。
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22．Who speaks highly of the lines of Scarlet Ribbons
A.Gillian Burke. B．Nicola Chester.
C．Cal Flyn. D．Joe Pontin.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，尼古拉·切斯特对Scarlet Ribbons的语言文字评价很高。
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23．Where is this passage probably from
A．A website. B．A newspaper.
C．A magazine. D．A guidebook.
解析：文章出处题。根据第一段中的“Scarlet Ribbons is published on our web page.We hope you enjoy it.”可推知，本文出自网站。
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B
I'm 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. There was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
I started volunteering three years ago. My team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship for the most isolated (孤独的) older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I'm making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom the work would be impossible. So many go above and beyond what's asked, offering time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I've found enthusiasm from people making the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I've met amazing people from all walks of life. It's the best thing I've ever done that enriched my life. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping them enjoy the old age they deserve.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者三年前开始从事志愿者工作，帮助孤独老人保持活跃和社交，作者还招募和管理志愿者，并认为志愿者工作很有意义。
24．What inspired the author to begin volunteering
A．Loneliness and isolation.
B．Love for volunteering work.
C．Lack of social support for the old.
D．Older neighbors' companionship.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容，尤其是“There was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives”可知，老年人缺乏社会支持促使作者退休后开始为老年人做志愿者。
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25．What does the author think of her volunteering work
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I feel like I'm making a positive difference to the lives of older people...they are valued by our community.”以及最后一段中的“It's the best thing I've ever done that enriched my life.”可推知，作者认为自己的志愿者工作是有意义的。
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26．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Managers. B．Volunteers.
C．Coordinators. D．Senior neighbors.
解析：代词指代题。根据画线词所在句可知，代词they指代句中的“people making the lives of our older neighbors better”，即上文“I also help recruit and manage volunteers...they care.”中所提到的volunteers。
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27．How can we describe the author
A．Considerate and specialized. B．Inspiring and thoughtful.
C．Supportive and innovative. D．Caring and accommodating.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段、第二段内容以及最后一段中的“I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness...helping them enjoy the old age they deserve.”可知，作者关心老年人，为孤独的老年人提供支持、友谊和陪伴，由此可知，作者是一个关心他人，且乐于助人的人。
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C
A lot of media attention has focused on the harmful effects of working long hours. Logging excessive hours at work is rooted in the work culture of the West. From Bay Area startups to various multinationals, their idea is centered around how many hours you can clock at work. It is assumed that the more hours you put into your job, the more career prospects you'll get out of it.
A new study in Europe challenged this assumption, however. From their analysis of nearly 52，000 people from 36 European countries, they concluded that it's not the number of hours you clock at the office, but how intensely you work during those hours, that affects career-related outcomes. Researchers found people, with similar jobs and education levels, were more likely to suffer poorer well-being and
inferior career prospects, including satisfaction, security and promotion, when they worked at an intense level for long periods. According to Hans Frankort, a senior lecturer in strategy at Cass Business School, the research suggests career benefits of excessive work effort—longer hours or harder work—may never materialize.
Employers should reduce work intensity rather than try to control excessive hours, the authors concluded. “Compared with overtime, work intensity predicts much greater reductions in well-being and career benefits，” Hans Frankort said.
There is also a range of things for employees to do to ensure they're working smarter, and not just harder. Beth Belle Cooper, a former content creator at Buffer, the social media scheduling app,
suggests taking more breaks to refresh your mind and reset your attention span. She also recommends taking naps to consolidate new information in the brain and help you avoid burnout. You might also consider completely unplugging from work more consistently, and for longer periods of time. This is what Sean McCabe and his small team does when they take a week-long vacation every seventh week.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕长时间高强度工作这一话题展开，介绍了长时间高强度工作时，人们的幸福感更差，职业前景(包括满意度、安全感和晋升机会)也更差。
28．What is common in the work culture of western countries
A．Having bright career prospects.
B．Spending long hours at work.
C．Starting up one's own business.
D．Earning long paid days off work.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Logging excessive hours at work...you can clock at work.”可知，在西方国家的工作文化中长时间工作是常见的。
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29．What can be the effect of working intensely according to the passage
A．It leads to more career challenges.
B．It brings out greater promotion opportunity.
C．It reduces one's work passion and efficiency.
D．It worsens one's health conditions and job outlook.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers found people...may never materialize.”可知，研究人员发现在工作和教育水平相似的前提下，长时间高强度工作的人，健康状况更差，职业前景(包括满意度、安全感和晋升机会)也会更差。
30．What is advisable to work smarter according to Sean McCabe
A．Requiring breaks occasionally.
B．Taking days off work regularly.
C．Catching up on sleep properly.
D．Refreshing one's brain constantly.
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解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“You might also consider completely...vacation every seventh week.”可知，为了更智慧地工作，可以考虑更长时间地完全脱离工作。由此可推知，定期休假可以让人更明智地工作。
31．What does the passage mainly intend to tell us
A．Working intensively is necessary.
B．Working whole-heartedly is useless.
C．Working more diligently does more harm.
D.Working more wisely brings more benefits.
解析：主旨大意题。通过全文，尤其是最后一段中的“There is also a range of...and not just harder.”可知，作者推崇智慧地工作，因此，文章想告诉我们更加智慧地工作能带来更多好处。
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D
Scrolling through social media can quickly convince you that everyone's life is more interesting than yours. During a particularly adventurous week on social media Stories recently, I saw water skiing in Maui, hiking in Yosemite and swimming with wild pigs in Bermuda. I started searching flights to new places. Then I ordered pho, Vietnam's national dish, from the same Vietnamese place I eat every week and returned to the same old routine and I felt bad about not trying somewhere new.
Evolutionarily, human brains tend to find newfangled experiences more exciting and attention-grabbing than repeated experiences. They can't process all the thrills around us, so we evolve to pay attention to new, flashy and potentially dangerous things more intently than familiar things, which we've seen enough to know they're not dangerous. What's more, words like “repetition” and “repetitiveness” tend to be associated with more negative emotions.
However, recent research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests we should reconsider how we digest those feelings of monotony (单调). Some previous research has painted a negative picture of repeated experiences, saying that doing the same thing twice can feel less valuable. But Ed O'Brien, a professor of behavioral science, wondered whether people actually underestimate how positively they react to repeated experiences.
To test this theory, Mr.O'Brien and his team exposed all participants to the same stimulus (刺激) (various stimuli were tested, including museum visits, movies and video games). Next, after dividing them into two groups, the first group of participants were asked to imagine repeating the experience, while the second actually did repeat the experience. Counter to previous research, Mr.O'Brien found that across the board, repeated experiences were far more enjoyable than participants expected. In other words, you're far more likely to enjoy something the second time around than you think.
“Brand-new experiences are definitely great for enjoyment，” said Mr.O'Brien. “And our studies don't go against this idea. In many cases, the brand-new option is better. But what our studies emphasize is that repeated options might also have high hedonic (与快乐有关的) value and might also come with lower costs than a purely new option.”
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了很多人都喜欢冒险，追求新鲜感，但是研究却发现，重复能让我们更全面、深刻地认识事物，能给我们带来不一样的快乐。
32．What did the author think of her own life
A．It included many exciting things.
B．It depended heavily on social media.
C．It was highly adventurous.
D．It was boringly repetitive.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Then I ordered pho...I felt bad about not trying somewhere new.”可推知，作者觉得自己的生活单调乏味，毫无新意。
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33．What is the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph 2
A．Fictional. B．Fascinating.
C．Novel. D．Significant.
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“They can't process all the thrills around us...they're not dangerous.”可知，人类的大脑往往更关注不熟悉的东西及新奇的体验。由此可推知，newfangled 意为“新奇的”。
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34．How do our brains usually respond to stimuli from familiar things
A．They may pay little attention to them.
B．They may process them first.
C．They may feel uncertain of them.
D．They may consider them as positive things.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Evolutionarily, human brains tend to find...more intently than familiar things”可推知，我们的大脑使我们不太注意熟悉的刺激物。
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35．What did the second group of participants do during the experiment
A．They experienced the same stimuli twice.
B．They imagined their old experiences twice.
C．They repeated similar activities many times.
D．They predicted the first group's experiences.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Next, after dividing them into two groups...the second actually did repeat the experience.”可知，第二组参与者重复了先前的体验。
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第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文，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。
As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it's more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 36._______________________ ______________________________________________Here's how to master the art of small talk.
F．Small talk may be a
gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.
The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 37._____________________
______________________________________________________
G．By expressing
authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.
Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 38.__________________________________________________________ Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person's communication style.
E.The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.
Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 39.__________________________________________________________ Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection.
D.Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.
At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 40.______________________________________ In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions.
A．Instead, let your true self shine through.
A．Instead, let your true self shine through.
B．Some accessible topics are great for small talk.
C．Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker.
D．Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.
E．The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.
F．Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.
G．By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何掌握闲聊艺术的四种方法。
36．F 解析：上文“As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age...a key part of which is making small talk.”说明闲聊能维系人际关系。空处应进一步说明闲聊的重要作用。F项承上启下，符合语境。
37．G 解析：上文“The cornerstone of effective small talk...they bring to the conversation.”说明了有效的闲聊在于培养真正的兴趣以及解释了真正的兴趣的含义。G项承接上文，符合语境，是培养真正的兴趣的具体做法。选项中authentic curiosity与上文Genuine interest相呼应。
38．E 解析：上文“Small talk extends beyond spoken words...body language, facial expressions and tone of voice.”说明闲聊中要观察谈话中的非语言信号。下文“Being familiar with them...the other person's communication style.”说明熟悉这些非语言信号的益处。E项承上启下，符合语境。E项中The signals与上文“the speaker's body language, facial expressions and tone of voice”和下文them相呼应。
39．D 解析：上文“By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say.”说明全神贯注地倾听对谈话很重要。下文“Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights.”说明在谈话中，询问问题必不可少。D项符合语境，与上文的内容存在先后顺序，先认真倾听，再专注于理解别人的观点，最后再询问一些问题进行深度交流。
40．A 解析：上文“At the heart of successful small talk...project an image or use scripted responses.”说明闲聊时要真实地参与进来，而不是塑造形象或使用照本宣科的应对方式。A项符合语境，与上文构成转折关系，说明在闲聊中要真诚真实。
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)
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2013, my husband Robin took a new job in Ghana. We relocated from London, where I worked as a photographer, to the capital, Accra. Robin worked, but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick and lacking ___________. With few people around, I turned to _________. I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most _________．
A.purpose
C．nature
B．alive
In September 2018, after one bad thunderstorm, I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground. He was ______________ by his flock (群). His eyes were shut, too young to __________ alone. I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night, researching how to __________ him. I spoke to an expert who said it would take 12 weeks to prepare him for the ________. For the next 84 days, the ________ bird relied on me. He would fly alongside me. As he learned to fly, he'd make short __________ from my hand, to my shoulder, and then
D．abandoned
A.survive
B．care for
C．wild
D．tiny
C．flights
settled on my hair. I ________ named him because I had to __________ myself that he needed to return to the wild. In return for putting his life back on course, he ____________ me by giving me purpose. Three months later, he was __________ enough and flew farther from me. It was time for him to go. Then on a clear day when his flock returned, Robin and I took him out and the little bird flew away with them.
D．never
A.remind
D．rewarded
B．strong
__________ him taught me how to live in the present. Last year, I joined local conservation activities. That, along with the ________ that any little creature can make a difference, is what he left me.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者捡到了一只离群的鸟之后开始照顾它并帮助它回归野外的故事。与这只鸟朝夕相处的日子改变了作者的生活和心态，让她找到了生活的意义。
A.Raising
D．lesson
41．A.purpose B．determination
C．experience D．confidence
A 解析：根据该句中的“but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick”可推知，作者由于签证问题无法工作，感觉生活失去了意义(purpose)。
42．A.family B．sports
C．nature D．school
C 解析：根据下文中的“I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most ______.”可知，此处表示由于周围人很少，作者转向了大自然(nature)。
43．A.grateful B．alive
C．stressed D．scared
B 解析：根据上文提到的作者没有工作、想家、失去意义以及周围人很少可推知，此处为作者转向大自然后感受到的变化，认为户外是让她感觉最有活力(alive)的地方。
44．A.envied B．controlled
C．recognized D．abandoned
D 解析：根据上文中的“I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground”以及下文中的“when his flock returned”可推知，此处表示小鸟被它的鸟群抛弃(abandon)了。
45．A.survive B．fight
C．escape D．play
A 解析：根据上文中的“barely a month old”以及该句中的“His eyes were shut, too young”可推知，小鸟无法独自生存(survive)。
46．A.go for B．care for
C．focus on D．speak about
B 解析：根据上文提到的小鸟的情况以及该句中的“I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night”可推知，此处表示作者研究如何照顾(care for)小鸟。
47．A.travel B．stay
C．wild D．change
C 解析：根据常识及下文中的“because I had to ______ myself that he needed to return to the wild”和“It was time for him to go...the little bird flew away with them.”可知，此处表示需要12周的时间来为小鸟回归野外(wild)做准备。
48．A.rare B．lazy
C．proud D．tiny
D 解析：根据上文中的“barely a month old”和“too young to ______ alone”可知，这只小鸟非常幼小(tiny)。
49．A.noises B．dances
C．flights D．stops
C 解析：根据该句中的“As he learned to fly”可知，此处表示当小鸟学习飞行时，它会飞很短的距离(flight)。
50．A.always B．seldom
C．once D．never
D 解析：根据下文中的“that he needed to return to the wild”及作者最终放飞小鸟回归野外可推知，此处表示作者从来没有(never)给小鸟起过名字。
51．A.remind B．promise
C．cheat D．motivate
A 解析：此处表示作者从来没有给小鸟起过名字，是因为她必须提醒(remind)自己，小鸟要回到野外。
52．A.attracted B．honored
C．shocked D．rewarded
D 解析：根据上文中的“In return for putting his life back on course”和下文中的“giving me purpose”可知，此处表示小鸟给作者带来的回报(reward)。
53．A.high B．strong
C．smart D．calm
B 解析：根据下文中的“and flew farther from me”可推知，三个月后，小鸟已经足够强壮(strong)，也飞得更远了。
54．A.Raising B．Tolerating
C．Evaluating D．Amusing
A 解析：根据上文中的“For the next 84 days, the ______ bird relied on me.”可知，作者饲养(raise)了这只小鸟。
55．A.secret B．warning
C．news D．lesson
D 解析：空后的“that any little creature can make a difference” 解释了空处的内容，说明了一个道理(lesson)：任何小生物都可以产生重大影响。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dayushan Island is located in Fuding, Fujian Province, known 56.____________ its untouched nature, green grasslands and attractive coastlines.
for
Its coast is eroded (侵蚀) by sea water, 57.____________(reveal) bare bedrock and reefs. But the thick trees accommodate tens of thousands of migratory birds. It 58.____________(list) in the “Top 10 most beautiful islands of China” by Chinese National Geography in 2005. It is 59._________ uninhabited island and a true hidden treasure that has still preserved its quietness and 60.____________(origin) form.
revealing
was listed
an
original
The best thing to do here is hike up the hills and find a high spot 61.____________ overlooks the sea, the grasslands and the lakes! Besides hiking, camping enjoys great 62.____________(popular) on the island. The lakesides are great camping 63.____________(destination) with peaceful water and grassland scenery. Remember to bring mosquito repellent (驱蚊剂) and not 64.____________(swim) in the sea, because of the dangerous currents. The wind from the sea slowly blowing, the island's morning mist 65.__________(gradual) disappears, and beautiful scenery unfolds in front of you.
which/that
popularity
destinations
to swim
gradually
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了福建省福鼎市的大嵛山岛。
56．for 解析：考查介词。be known for... 意为“以……而闻名”，为固定短语。
57．revealing 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，reveal与其逻辑主语Its coast构成主动关系，应用现在分词形式作状语。
58．was listed 解析：考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据句意可知，主语It与谓语list之间构成被动关系；根据下文中的in 2005可知，应用一般过去时；且主语为It，谓语应用单数。
59．an 解析：考查不定冠词。island为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且uninhabited的发音以元音音素开头。
60．original 解析：考查形容词。空处修饰名词form，应用形容词形式。
61．which/that 解析：考查关系代词。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词spot，在从句中作主语，先行词指物，所以用关系代词which/that。
62．popularity 解析：考查名词。空处作动词的宾语，应用名词形式。popularity为不可数名词。
63．destinations 解析：考查名词复数。destination意为“目的地”，是可数名词，根据空前的are可知，应用其复数形式。
64．to swim 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，空处与to bring并列，remember not to do sth.意为“记得不要做某事”，为固定用法。
65．gradually 解析：考查副词。空处修饰动词disappears，应用gradual的副词形式。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，正在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆将要举办中国画展览，现需招聘志愿者。请你用英语为美术馆写一则招聘启事，内容包括：
1.工作说明；
2.工作要求；
3.表达期待。
注意：1.词数 80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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One possible version：
A Volunteer Wanted
A Chinese painting exhibition will be held by our local art gallery. We are badly in need of volunteers to assist us in organizing the relevant affairs, including reception and introduction of the exhibition.
Students who have relevant experience as volunteers are preferred. A good knowledge of Chinese paintings, fluent Chinese as well as oral English are some of the qualities we desire.
If you are interested and willing to have a whole new experience, please do not hesitate to send your resume to us. Your applications are welcome.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，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。
Since I was a young boy, I have had a dream to get a little closer to understanding bears' life in the wild. I also know getting close to a bear in the wild is amazing but also full of danger.
Bears should be contacted closely at a safe distance. So when I was in senior high school, my father decided to go camping at a research camp outside “the bear of the world”—the town of Nigeria.
That day, once we arrived at the destination, we put up the tent and took out our food, and most importantly, we set up our camera and got ready for getting close to the bear through taking photographs. At that time, a male bear followed his nose to our camp which was surrounded by a high wire fence, met us and stared at our food. It seemed that it was hungry and attracted by our food.
Frightened, we knew some bear defense actions. One is that we can climb up quickly into a tree and hide ourselves in the branches. Another is that once you must be attacked, fall flat on the ground, and when the bear comes up and smells you all over, you hold your breath, and pretend to be dead as much as you could. The bear will soon leave you, for it is said that a bear will not touch a dead body. So we kept taking some photographs.
Suddenly, the bear yelled at us and kept trying to tear down the fence with his massive paws (爪子). Even worse, another bear appeared and tried to tear down the fence. Of course, making the best of this close encounter, I took some pictures of the bear with a scare.
My father feared the fence wouldn't last through 25 more minutes of the bears' punishment. So he called the camp managers for help. Unluckily, they would not arrive until half an hour. They suggested we use pepper spray (胡椒粉喷雾剂) which can burn the bears' eyes, but doesn't hurt them. What was worse, we didn't bring it.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
A few minutes later, my father looked at the big tree beside us.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Half an hour later, the camp managers with protection equipment arrived.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
A few minutes later, my father looked at the big tree beside us. “Let's climb up quickly into the big tree，” my father said. So I first climbed up into the tree with my camera and then my father；we hid ourselves in the branches. And the bears yelled at us and kept trying to tear down the fence with their paws. 25 minutes later, the fence was torn down and the bears were going around under the tree. Luckily, we were safe and awaited the camp managers' coming. During the time, I took some wonderful photos.
Half an hour later, the camp managers with protection equipment arrived. They asked us not to move. We felt good at the moment. They wore professional clothes and protection equipment and approached them carefully, spraying their face with pepper spray. The bears ran to the broken fence and disappeared in the forest. Finally, we climbed down from the big tree and blessed ourselves from danger with the camp managers' help. What a challenging and unforgettable experience and what meaningful photos about the bears' life！