《创新方案》Unit 4 Everyday economics 单元过关检测(四)（课件）高中英语外研版选修4同步讲练测
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| 名称 | 《创新方案》Unit 4 Everyday economics 单元过关检测(四)（课件）高中英语外研版选修4同步讲练测 |
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单元过关检测(四)
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。
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1．What does the man like about the play
A．The story.
B．The ending.
C．The actor.
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2．What might prevent the woman from buying the sofa
A．Its price.
B．Its quality.
C．Its appearance.
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3．Why did the man go to Beijing last weekend
A．To meet his friend.
B．To do shopping.
C．To have lunch.
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4．What time will the meeting begin
A．At 11 a．m.
B．At 1 p．m.
C．At 3 p．m.
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5．How does Jack feel now
A．Confident.
B．Discouraged.
C．Pleased.
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。
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听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the gado-gado come from
A．India.
B．Thailand.
C．Indonesia.
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7．What food does the man plan to try
A．Salad with peanut sauce.
B．Vegetable curry.
C．Noodles.
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听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Michael look tired
A．He hasn't slept well.
B．He has spent the whole night working.
C．He has watched videos all night.
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9．What did Michael do at the weekend
A．He watched a concert.
B．He made a video.
C．He was busy online.
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10．What will Michael do next
A．Get some sleep.
B．Write new blog posts.
C．Upload more videos.
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听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Classmates.
C．Husband and wife.
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12．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．How to complete the presentations.
B．How to balance work and life.
C．What to do on the weekend.
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13．What do the speakers plan to do this Saturday
A．Go to the seaside.
B．Visit an old friend.
C．Attend a music festival.
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14．When will the speakers probably arrive at their destination
A．At 7：00 a．m.
B．At 8：00 a．m.
C．At 8：20 a．m.
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听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why didn't Gail help John yesterday
A．She felt that it was too hot.
B．She had to grade some homework.
C．She was struggling with a new project.
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16．What does John want Gail to do today
A．Plant a tree in the backyard.
B．Put in new windows.
C．Make sure he is safe.
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17．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors.
B．Co-workers.
C．A couple.
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听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What does the speaker think of Patrick
A．Loyal and honest.
B．Stubborn and pessimistic.
C．Easy-going and supportive.
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19．What happens to the friendship between the speaker and Patrick
A．They become impatient with each other.
B．They remain friends as usual.
C．They make little time for each other.
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20．How often do they usually meet each other
A．Once a week.
B．Once a month.
C．Twice a month.
听力材料
(Text 1)
W：Jack，how do you like the play
M：It's a simple story with a happy ending.But luckily it had a very strong actor and he managed to carry the whole play.①
(Text 2)
M：I really like this sofa.The patterns are so beautiful and the quality is excellent.
W：I agree.But I'm not sure if we can afford it right now.②
(Text 3)
M：Last weekend I took the train to Beijing to meet my friend ③ and he invited me to have lunch.How about you
W：I went there, too.I just went window shopping with my friends，but I didn't buy anything.I'm trying to save money.
(Text 4)
W：Would it be OK to have the meeting at 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning
M：That's fine，④ but it has to be finished by 1 p．m because I have a flight to catch at 3 p．m.
W：OK，got it.
(Text 5)
W：Jack was quite confident after the test.But he just got a
C．
M：No wonder he wears a long face.⑤
W：I hope he can be pleased as soon as possible.
(Text 6)
W：Look, there's a snack bar.Let's go now!
M：Okay，what food do you want to try
W：I am going to eat the gado-gado.⑥
M：What's that
W：It's a traditional Indonesian salad with peanut sauce.⑥ What about you
M：Hmm...I have no idea.
W：Do you want noodles, vegetables, or rice
M：I'd like to have some vegetables.Do you know if there are any spicy vegetable dishes
W：You could get an Indian or Thai vegetable curry.
M：I'll have a shot.⑦
(Text 7)
W：You look tired, Michael.
M：Yeah，I've spent the whole night updating my website and posting answers on the message board.⑧ I'm exhausted.
W：Were you up really late the night before
M：Uh-huh.I was up half the night watching a stream of videos.
W：You didn't sleep much over the weekend either.
M：I know. I was busy researching and writing new blog posts.I was also uploading videos to a video sharing site. ⑨ You should watch my videos.
W：I'm surprised that you can even talk to me right now. Your eyes are almost closed.
M：I know. I should really get more sleep.⑩ I spend too much time online.⑨
(Text 8)
W：There were lots of presentations for us to do this week.It was such a long week.
M：Yes！I nearly became a night owl. If I hadn't worked until midnight，I would not have finished all the work that the boss gave me.
W：We should spend some days relaxing or we'll be exhausted.
M：There's a music festival in Santa Barbara next Sunday.Maybe I'll go there next Saturday.But this weekend, I just want to have a good rest at home.
W：But spending two days at home is so boring.I want to do something more interesting，and something that can refresh my body and mind.
M：So what are you going to do this weekend？
W：I was thinking of driving to the beach. Would you be interested in joining me
M：Good idea.When will you be leaving
W：I think we can leave around 7：00 a．m. on Saturday.
M：Well, at weekends I like to sleep late. How about picking me up at 8：00 a．m.
W：OK.It's about a 20-minute drive from your house to the beach. We still have plenty of time to explore there.
M：Thanks for asking me to go with you.See you on Saturday.
(Text 9)
W：Hey, John, do you need any help with your house project today I saw you struggling a bit when you were on your own yesterday. I wanted to come over and help then，but I was really busy grading my students' essays.
M：Thanks for the offer, Gail.I couldn't ask you to waste your afternoon helping me，though.It's a difficult job，and the summer heat is not making it any easier.
W：Don't be silly. You have helped me plenty of times since I moved to this neighborhood. Do you remember when you helped me replace my old windows and put that apple tree in the ground？I can definitely help you with this.
M：I suppose you're right，but I don't want to make you climb on my roof. Would you just hold the ladder for me so it doesn't fall over？ I think without having to worry about keeping my balance so much，I will be able to work much quicker.
W：No problem. I can do anything to make you feel better and less dangerous.
(Text 10)
M：I really miss my old friend Patrick. He's always been there for me—really supportive, easy-going and a good listener， but I can't say we're really friends anymore，and it makes me sad. We have just started to grow apart. We call each other less often and don't see each other much either，maybe once a month. I think it's my fault.Maybe I didn't work at our friendship enough and just assumed we'd always be friends. But I think we do need to work on our friendship. Otherwise people grow apart.I don't know what to do about it. I will accept things as they are or possibly reach out to Patrick and try to make more time for him.
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
Many college students want to look for seasonal, short-term or part-time jobs to get extra cash, to stay busy or to get working experience.
Lifeguard
The job is a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun on the beach in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.31, but those with certifications or previous experience may be able to earn a bit more.
Nanny (保姆)
Students can find plenty of positions as parents scramble (争抢) to arrange activities and find care for their children. Students who enjoy spending time with kids, staying active and being outdoors can spend their leisure time making money without even feeling like they're working. Nannies make $14.56 per hour.
Camp Consultant
Students who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and monitoring fun outdoor activities are perfect for camp consultant positions. The average hourly wage for camp consultants is $9.28, but those with many years' experience or specific academic backgrounds may be able to earn more.
Food Server
Although it may not seem like the most attractive way to spend a weekend, working as wait staff allows students to build up their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals at work and educate themselves about different cuisines. However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours at a time and must be able to multi-task like professionals, so take this into account before submitting an application. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个适合大学生季节性的、短期的或兼职的工作。
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21．Who are the two jobs nanny and camp consultant most fit for
A．Students who want to develop their social skills.
B．Students who love staying with children.
C．Students who love traveling.
D．Students who love camping.
解析：细节理解题。根据Nanny部分中的“Students who enjoy spending time with kids...”和Camp Consultant部分中的“Students who enjoy spending their time with children....”可知，喜欢和孩子待在一起的学生最适合做这两份工作。
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22．What should you take into consideration before applying to be a food server
A．The way of cooking.
B．The food you can enjoy.
C．Long standing time at work.
D．Skill in getting tips from customers.
解析：细节理解题。根据Food Server部分中的“However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours...”可知，在申请成为一名餐厅服务员之前，你应该考虑需要长时间地站着工作。
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23．What job can you do if you're good at swimming
A．A lifeguard. B．A nanny.
C．A camp consultant. D．A food server.
解析：细节理解题。根据Lifeguard部分中的“The job is a great opportunity...on the beach in the sun.”可知，如果你擅长游泳，你可以做一名救生员。
B
Blake Mycoskie set up five businesses, but later he sold them all at a profit. Feeling a bit burned out from work, Mycoskie decided to give it a break for a while and headed down to Argentina for some rest. But rest isn't really part of a businessman's make-up. It's in their nature to keep having good business ideas.
On a visit to a village outside Buenos Aires, he was shocked to see that many children didn't have any shoes or, if they did, the shoes were badly worn. Since shoes—particularly the local farmers' canvas (帆布的) shoes—can be bought cheaply in Argentina, Mycoskie's first instinct was to set up a charity to donate shoes to the children. But after giving it some thought, he realized that this was not a model that would work. One pair of shoes per child would not make that much difference, because they wear out (磨损).And if he asked people to donate repeatedly—to provide new shoes for the same child every six months—the donors' sympathy for the cause might also wear out pretty quickly.
Instead he came up with the idea of“TOMS: one-for-one shoes”. He would take the canvas shoe to America, manufacture it and sell it as a high end fashion item at around $50 a pair. For each pair he sold he would donate one pair to shoeless village children. That way he could guarantee a continual supply.
Several years on, the business is very successful, supplying shoes not only to children in Argentina but also to other parts of the world. But can the one-for-one model be repeated with other products Mycoskie is doubtful. TOMS is a for-profit business, but does not yet make a profit. He says one-for-one is not an offer that you can just add to your existing business model. You have to build it from the beginning.
Some would also argue that the charity aspect is just a marketing tool, but in the end does that matter TOMS is making a real difference to poor children all over the world and Mycoskie is enjoying being a businessman more than ever.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了布莱克·麦考斯基一生经商，最后卖掉了自己的5家公司去阿根廷放松身心，却又做起为贫困儿童谋利益的生意的故事。
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24．Why did Blake Mycoskie go to Argentina
A．To go for relaxation.
B．To seek business cooperation.
C．To look for new business ideas.
D．To learn to make canvas shoes.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Feeling a bit burned out from work...headed down to Argentina for some rest.”可知，布莱克·麦考斯基前往阿根廷是想要休息一段时间。
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25．Why didn't Blake Mycoskie set up a charity
A．He wasn't interested in running a charity.
B．He had no real experience of running a charity.
C．A charity would make no difference to the children.
D．A charity could not donate shoes to the children continually.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推知，布莱克·麦考斯基没有成立慈善机构的原因是慈善机构不可能持续地为儿童们捐赠鞋子。
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26．Why did Blake Mycoskie set up TOMS
A．To help poor children.
B．To support a charity.
C．To win national fame.
D．To expand his business.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“For each pair he sold...guarantee a continual supply.”可推知，布莱克·麦考斯基建立TOMS公司是为了持久地帮助贫困儿童。
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27．What do we know about TOMS
A．It has made a profit.
B．It only supplies shoes to children in Argentina.
C．It gives Mycoskie a sense of achievement.
D．It can be a model for other kinds of products.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“TOMS is making a real difference...enjoying being a businessman more than ever.”可推知，该公司给了麦考斯基一种成就感。
C
For most people，money still means physical cash printed by a sole, public authority. Yet it may be short-lived, as cash gives way to the digitalization of finance and new means of payment may take over.The big change will have huge impacts on states, people and companies.
Does it do more good than harm Eswar Prasad, a senior professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, says in his book Kill Bills, the Future of Money，it depends on central banks—whether they can embrace change without losing control.He insists the end of cash—likely within a decade or two—is revolutionary.
As for the trend that cash is declining，Mr Prasad explains that it is due to the fact that many people bank from laptops and make payments on their phones.Bitcoin and many other digital monies it has inspired bring about a more fundamental shift，which makes payments possible without the need for a trusted，central authority. However，banks remain dominant. Fearing this could do them out of a job，many central banks are beginning to catch up with the pace by developing their own digital currencies—CBDCs，which will upgrade the financial system.
Mr Prasad says they are more efficient than cash for settling transactions (交易结算). They could also provide support to digital-payment systems managed by private firms. They could offer “unbanked” communities access to digital payments and other financial products.And they may make it easier to track illegal transactions.
However，Mr Prasad fears CBDCs may be vulnerable (脆弱的) to hacking and bugs; they could kill private innovation and cause the instability they are meant to prohibit.The privacy of transactions will be lost.
He also manages to make the financial system understandable and interesting.His patient description of how it works includes numbers of well-researched examples and personal anecdotes.
【解题导语】 文章以《消灭纸币，货币的未来》这本书为核心话题，介绍了其主要内容——货币今后的发展情况。
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28．What's NOT the cause of cash decline
A．Digital monies.
B．Digitalization of finance.
C．Financial system.
D．New means of payment.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“As for the trend that cash is declining...the need for a trusted, central authority.”可知，现金使用减少是由于新的支付方式、数字货币和金融数字化。
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29．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Central banks. B．Bills.
C．Companies. D．CBDCs.
解析：代词指代题。根据第三段中的“Fearing this could do them...the financial system.”和第四段画线单词下文内容可知，they指的是上文提到的数字货币CBDCs。
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30．What's the benefit of digital currencies developed by central banks according to the passage
A．They could keep private firms from innovating.
B．People without bank accounts can buy and pay online.
C．People can bank from laptops and make payments online.
D．They make the financial system safe and understandable.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“They could offer ‘unbanked’ communities access to digital payments and other financial products.”可知，没有银行账户的人也可以在网上购物和支付。
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31．What type of writing is the passage
A．A news report.
B．A science report.
C．A book review.
D．A biography.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Eswar Prasad, a senior professor...is revolutionary.”和下文对这本书中观点的引用、介绍可推断，这是一篇书评。
D
Many people believe it is crucial to have gender equality in the workplace. But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms.Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.
The study surveyed 3，698 students from 63 schools and colleges across the UK. It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.
“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’，” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.
China faces a similar gender gap. This month, a poll by Chongqing Morning Post indicates that female college graduates care more about their working environment. As for male graduates, career prospects are more important. “This has the knock-on effect that girls may be self-limiting their choice of careers, especially because the types of jobs they seek often have informal entry processes, like getting an internship or doing unpaid work，” Black said.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。牛津大学最近的研究显示，有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。与男性追求高薪、名望、职业发展不同，女性更关注工作环境，更倾向于从事有保障的职业。
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32．What kind of job do girl graduates tend to look for
A．Well-paid. B．Promising.
C．Challenging. D．Safe and easy.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers noticed...charity work or museum positions”和第三段内容可知，女性大学毕业生倾向于选择安全又轻松的工作。
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33．How does the author develop the passage
A．By comparison.
B．By classification.
C．By order of space.
D．By order of time.
解析：写作手法题。根据第二段以及第三段内容可知，文章在论述的时候是将男性大学生和女性大学生的职业选择进行了对比，由此可推知，本文的写作手法主要是对比法。
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34．What can we learn from the passage
A．Girls are fighting against restrictions in jobs.
B．There are not many jobs open to girls after graduation.
C．The gender gap in employment has narrowed recently in China.
D．Research in the UK shows that the gender gap exists in employment.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容和最后一段中的“China faces a similar gender gap.”可知,男性与女性在职业选择上的确存在性别差异。
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35．What's the passage mainly about
A．Women's self-limit in career.
B．Social gender discrimination.
C．Men's attitude towards jobs.
D．Job application in the UK and China.
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中的“Recent research...their career opportunities.”可知，文章介绍的是牛津大学最近的研究显示，有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。
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。
Have you ever had such an experience Go shopping and buy more than you need when you feel upset.36. _______________________ _______________________________________
36．C 解析：根据上文“Have you ever had...when you feel upset.”和下文“According to a study... went window-shopping.”可知，空处应与过度消费让人开心相关。C项符合语境，下文是对该问题的回答。
C．Does overspending really make you feel happier
According to a study, shopping to relieve stress was up to 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and shoppers were 3 times less sad compared to those who only went window-shopping. More than half of the 1，000 consumers interviewed by Credit Karma said they had shopped to deal with feelings of stress or anxiety.37. ____________________________________________________________
37．E 解析：根据上文“More than half...stress or anxiety.”可知，在接受调查的1 000名消费者中，超过一半的人表示，他们曾通过购物来缓解压力或焦虑。E项承接上文，继续说明调查结果。
E.23% of them said they had maxed out their credit cards.
In fact, shopping to reduce stress can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure your blood pressure is lowered. Shopping to relieve stress is also jokingly called “retail therapy” (购物疗法) as a form of regulating stress.38. ____________________________________ ___________________________________And that feeling following those purchases was long-lasting.
38．G 解析：根据下文“And that feeling following those purchases was long-lasting.”可知，此处提到了进行那些购物后的感觉是持久的。因此空处应说明这种感觉具体是什么。G项符合语境。
G.The study also found 82% had a positive feeling about their purchases.
However, side effects of retail therapy can be relatively harmless at first but in the long term could possibly use up finances and cause conflicts, adding a significant amount of stress.
Preparing a list before shopping is the best way to avoid side effects of retail therapy. Whether you're purchasing presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will make you clear and sensible while you're shopping. 39. _________________________ __________________That way you'll be more likely to commit to it. You can buy a coffee while shopping or plan a fun activity when you return home.
39．A 解析：根据上文“Preparing a list... retail therapy.”可知，本段主要与购物清单有关。A项符合语境，A项中的 list 是原词复现。
A．Reward yourself for sticking to your list.
40.______________________________________________________ Everyone's financial situation is parison usually leads to debt and dissatisfaction with what you already have. Appreciate what you currently have by practicing gratitude.
40．F 解析：根据下文内容可知，本段讲的是感激现在所拥有的，放弃与他人比较。F项引出下文，符合语境。
F.Give up the need to keep up with your neighbors and friends.
A．Reward yourself for sticking to your list.
B．Why do people tend to shop to reduce stress
C．Does overspending really make you feel happier
D．Think about what you struggle with most financially.
E.23% of them said they had maxed out their credit cards.
F.Give up the need to keep up with your neighbors and friends.
G.The study also found 82% had a positive feeling about their purchases.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何避免悲伤时花钱过多提出了一些建议。
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。
After ten years of work, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job. Scanning advertisements, I learned a financial company was to_____________more consultants. With great excitement, I made an appointment with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was_____________he would hire me on the spot.___________，he told me to come back for 12 more_______________with his top salespeople!
B．employ
D．positive
C．Instead
D．interviews
Over the next five months, every one of them kept telling me, “You are better off in a safe nine-to-five job.” “Eighty percent of newcomers_________within their first year.” The more they attacked my dream, the more I believed I would have to “fake it till I make it”.
_____________， the last interview with the president came. “You've got the job！” he announced, and then added, “On one_____________ that you must resign your current job, participate in our training and take a(n)___________. It's 250 questions long and you must pass it without one point lost on the first ________！”
A．fail
B．Eventually
B．condition
A．exam
D．try
I nearly choked at the prospect of taking a huge step of faith into the_____________．However, attracted by this great risk and with the_____________I had never had, I said, “I'll take it.”When the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of_____________.
My experience_______________the truth of Thoreau's words: If one advances_____________in the direction of his dreams and _____________to live the life which he had imagined, he will meet success unexpected in common hours.
C．unknown
C．courage
B．relief
D．confirmed
A．confid
C．attempts
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者辞掉了朝九晚五的工作，挑战一份新工作“金融顾问”的面试过程。
41．A．instruct B．employ
C．identify D．support
B 解析：根据上文“I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job”可知，此处指了解到金融公司正在招聘(employ)更多的顾问。
42．A．skeptical B．glad
C．nervous D．positive
D 解析：根据上文“it went so well”可知，作者确信(positive)总裁会当场雇用作者。
43．A．Thus B．Moreover
C．Instead D．Then
C 解析：根据上下文语境可知，此处与上文构成转折关系。
44．A．discussions B．celebrations
C．bargains D．interviews
D 解析：根据上文“he told me to come back for 12 more”可知，总裁告诉作者回来再去参加12次他的顶级销售人员的面试(interview)。
45．A．fail B．insist
C．hesitate D．progress
A 解析：根据下文“they attacked my dream”可知，人们一直打击作者，此处指人们说80%的新人在第一年就失败(fail)了。
46．A．Gradually B．Eventually
C．Surprisingly D．Interestingly
B 解析：根据下文“the last interview with the president came”可知，最后(eventually)一次是总裁面试。
47．A．operation B．condition
C．position D．occasion
B 解析：根据下文“you must resign your current job, participate in our training and take a(n)___”可知，总裁提供给作者工作是有条件(condition)的。
48．A．exam B．path
C．break D．approach
A 解析：根据下文“It's 250 questions long and you must pass it”可知，作者需要参加培训并考试(exam)。
49．A．choice B．page
C．day D．try
D 解析：根据上文“without one point lost”可知，此处强调总裁要求作者在第一次的尝试(try)中不丢掉一分。
50．A．unfit B．unnecessary
C．unknown D．unpleasant
C 解析：根据上文“taking a huge step of faith”可知，此处指需要向未知(unknown)领域迈出一大步。
51．A．joy B．patience
C．courage D．fortune
C 解析：根据上文“you must pass it without one point lost on the first”和“attracted by this great risk”可知，总裁要求作者一次通过考试并且不丢掉一分，这是一次冒险，需要勇气(courage)去接受。
52．A．belief B．relief
C．sorrow D．regret
B 解析：根据上文“let out a loud sigh”可知，作者顺利通过考试，松了一口气。a sigh of relief意为“松了一口气”。
53．A．recognized B．tested
C．dismissed D．confirmed
D 解析：根据下文“the truth of Thoreau's words”可知，此处指作者的经历证实(confirm)了梭罗的话是正确的。
54．A．confidently B．freely
C．randomly D．lonely
A 解析：根据上下文语境可知，此处指如果一个人朝着梦想的方向自信地(confidently)走下去，努力(attempt)按照想象中的方式去生活。
55．A．threatens B．agrees
C．attempts D．promises
C 解析：参见上题解析。
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。
Digital technology is being increasingly adopted 56. __________ (carry) out economic and social activities, and is deeply transforming production patterns and people's lifestyles. However, it is important that the adoption of digital technology in developing countries does not 57.__________(wide) the gap between rich and poor. In China, e-commerce (电子商务) and poverty alleviation (扶贫) programmes 58. __________ (support) by big data have had positive effects on fighting poverty.
to carry
widen
supported
E-commerce promotes growth in incomes for the poor. China has the world's fastest-growing e-commerce market, 59. __________ more than 40 per cent of global e-commerce transactions (交易) take place.Many poor people have benefited 60. __________ the booming e-commerce industry.For example, in the past years, the National Rural E-commerce Comprehensive Demonstration Project 61. __________ (help) nearly 3 million poor families realise income growth.Besides，
where
from/by
has helped
e-commerce platforms have greatly increased the possibility 62. __________ the small and micro businesses enter the market. Rural residents can now display 63. __________ (they) farm produce and handicrafts online and find buyers, thus increasing sales.Also, e-commerce drives the development of whole industrial chains, creating job opportunities and providing diverse options for rural labour.
that
their
Digital technology has been playing a positive role in China's poverty 64. __________ (reduce). Governments at all levels keep an open and encouraging attitude towards the development of the digital economy and 65. __________ (active) cooperate with digital companies to better identify and help the poor.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了数字技术深刻地改变着人们的生产模式和生活方式，在中国，电子商务和大数据支持的扶贫项目对扶贫事业产生了积极的影响。
reduction
actively
56．to carry 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用动词不定式表示目的。
57．widen 解析：考查词性转换。根据does not并分析句子结构可知，空处应用动词原形。
58．supported 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词。主语poverty alleviation programmes和support之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。
59．where 解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是market，从句中缺少地点状语，应用关系副词where。
60．from/by 解析：考查介词。benefit from/by是固定搭配，意为“从……中受益”。
61．has helped 解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处作谓语。主语是the National Rural E-commerce Comprehensive Demonstration Project，谓语动词应用单数形式；根据时间状语in the past years可知，句子时态应用现在完成时。
62．that 解析：考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导同位语从句，作the possibility的同位语；同位语从句“the small and micro businesses enter the market”成分完整，此处应用引导词that，that在从句中不充当成分。
63．their 解析：考查代词。根据空处后面的名词短语farm produce and handicrafts可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词。
64．reduction 解析：考查词性转换。根据in China's poverty可知，此处应用名词，in China's poverty reduction意为“在中国的减贫工作中”。
65．actively 解析：考查词性转换。空处修饰动词短语cooperate with，应用副词作状语。
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，下周你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Learning for Life”为主题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.终身学习的重要性；
2.如何做到终身学习；
3.呼吁大家终身学习。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone! I'm Li Hua.
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Thanks for your listening!
One possible version：
Good morning, everyone! I'm Li Hua. Today I'd like to talk about “Learning for Life”. In today's fast-paced world, lifelong learning is vital. It empowers us to keep up with change, enhancing personal growth and career prospects.
To achieve this, we must cultivate a thirst for knowledge. Read widely, explore diverse fields, and embrace online courses. Setting goals and holding ourselves accountable are key. Additionally, we should practice active listening and engage in discussions, which can foster deeper understanding. So I urge you all to make lifelong learning a lifestyle. Let's not be satisfied with what we know. Remember, it's not just about learning to live, but living to learn. Let's embark on this thrilling quest together, for the joy of learning knows no limits.
Thanks for your listening!
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。
Annie was having an awful day. And it had only just begun. Her car had a flat tire in the morning. She spilled coffee on her shirt and even worse, the man behind the counter had given her incorrect change (零钱). And now she was running late for work—another shift (轮班工作) at the grocery store.
Annie pulled into the grocery store parking lot, opened her car door and immediately stepped into a puddle (水坑). She let out a loud sigh and angrily headed toward the store.
She paused briefly to wipe off her feet and heard two ladies chatting.
“I'm so sorry to hear about your job, Mary.”
“Thank you, Sarah. So many people have been fired recently. It's worrying, but I'll figure something out.”
Briefly, Annie felt slightly jealous of the woman. She would give anything to not have to be at work this morning.
She dropped off her things in the break room and put on her uniform. Then, she made her way to her register for another long day, hoping that her luck would change. But her first customer spilled a bottle of juice on her counter, leaving it sticky well after he had paid and left. Another insisted on paying in all change, holding up her line for ages. Annie was close to just throwing in the towel and asking to leave early. But she figured she would have to wait until she went on break. That way, she'd have time to think of an excuse.
Annie absent-mindedly continued to ring up (把销售额记入收款机) her next customer's groceries, placing them in the bag before reading out the total.
“It comes to $44.97，” Annie said.
There was a brief pause, and when she looked up, she saw Mary—the woman she heard chatting in the parking lot.
Mary pulled her wallet from her large bag and opened it. She bit her lip and blushed (脸红). Annie could see that she didn't have enough to pay as she reached to start taking some of the items out of the grocery bag.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Annie reached out and stopped her. __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary's tears made Annie realize that she had been so selfish.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
Annie reached out and stopped her. She had had enough and couldn't bear it any longer. All she wanted was a break. Impatiently, Annie asked Mary to step aside to make room for other customers. After all, she didn't want anybody to hold up her line again. Face burning, Mary whispered an apology and moved aside, making space for the next customer. When she was carefully choosing which items to leave behind, other customers were whispering, casting pitiful glances at her. At that moment, Annie caught tears welling up in Mary's eyes!
Mary's tears made Annie realize that she had been so selfish. How could she be so rude and so mean “Was my day that terrible Should I have been more patient Mary, like so many ordinary people, is in such a difficult situation. Should I, still luckily working, treat this poor woman like this？” Feeling guilty and ashamed, Annie paid the rest of the bill, placed the items back into the bag, handed her the receipt and wished her a good day.
单元过关检测(四)
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。
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1．What does the man like about the play
A．The story.
B．The ending.
C．The actor.
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2．What might prevent the woman from buying the sofa
A．Its price.
B．Its quality.
C．Its appearance.
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3．Why did the man go to Beijing last weekend
A．To meet his friend.
B．To do shopping.
C．To have lunch.
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4．What time will the meeting begin
A．At 11 a．m.
B．At 1 p．m.
C．At 3 p．m.
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5．How does Jack feel now
A．Confident.
B．Discouraged.
C．Pleased.
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。
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听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the gado-gado come from
A．India.
B．Thailand.
C．Indonesia.
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7．What food does the man plan to try
A．Salad with peanut sauce.
B．Vegetable curry.
C．Noodles.
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听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why does Michael look tired
A．He hasn't slept well.
B．He has spent the whole night working.
C．He has watched videos all night.
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9．What did Michael do at the weekend
A．He watched a concert.
B．He made a video.
C．He was busy online.
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10．What will Michael do next
A．Get some sleep.
B．Write new blog posts.
C．Upload more videos.
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听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Classmates.
C．Husband and wife.
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12．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．How to complete the presentations.
B．How to balance work and life.
C．What to do on the weekend.
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13．What do the speakers plan to do this Saturday
A．Go to the seaside.
B．Visit an old friend.
C．Attend a music festival.
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14．When will the speakers probably arrive at their destination
A．At 7：00 a．m.
B．At 8：00 a．m.
C．At 8：20 a．m.
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听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why didn't Gail help John yesterday
A．She felt that it was too hot.
B．She had to grade some homework.
C．She was struggling with a new project.
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16．What does John want Gail to do today
A．Plant a tree in the backyard.
B．Put in new windows.
C．Make sure he is safe.
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17．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors.
B．Co-workers.
C．A couple.
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听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What does the speaker think of Patrick
A．Loyal and honest.
B．Stubborn and pessimistic.
C．Easy-going and supportive.
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19．What happens to the friendship between the speaker and Patrick
A．They become impatient with each other.
B．They remain friends as usual.
C．They make little time for each other.
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20．How often do they usually meet each other
A．Once a week.
B．Once a month.
C．Twice a month.
听力材料
(Text 1)
W：Jack，how do you like the play
M：It's a simple story with a happy ending.But luckily it had a very strong actor and he managed to carry the whole play.①
(Text 2)
M：I really like this sofa.The patterns are so beautiful and the quality is excellent.
W：I agree.But I'm not sure if we can afford it right now.②
(Text 3)
M：Last weekend I took the train to Beijing to meet my friend ③ and he invited me to have lunch.How about you
W：I went there, too.I just went window shopping with my friends，but I didn't buy anything.I'm trying to save money.
(Text 4)
W：Would it be OK to have the meeting at 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning
M：That's fine，④ but it has to be finished by 1 p．m because I have a flight to catch at 3 p．m.
W：OK，got it.
(Text 5)
W：Jack was quite confident after the test.But he just got a
C．
M：No wonder he wears a long face.⑤
W：I hope he can be pleased as soon as possible.
(Text 6)
W：Look, there's a snack bar.Let's go now!
M：Okay，what food do you want to try
W：I am going to eat the gado-gado.⑥
M：What's that
W：It's a traditional Indonesian salad with peanut sauce.⑥ What about you
M：Hmm...I have no idea.
W：Do you want noodles, vegetables, or rice
M：I'd like to have some vegetables.Do you know if there are any spicy vegetable dishes
W：You could get an Indian or Thai vegetable curry.
M：I'll have a shot.⑦
(Text 7)
W：You look tired, Michael.
M：Yeah，I've spent the whole night updating my website and posting answers on the message board.⑧ I'm exhausted.
W：Were you up really late the night before
M：Uh-huh.I was up half the night watching a stream of videos.
W：You didn't sleep much over the weekend either.
M：I know. I was busy researching and writing new blog posts.I was also uploading videos to a video sharing site. ⑨ You should watch my videos.
W：I'm surprised that you can even talk to me right now. Your eyes are almost closed.
M：I know. I should really get more sleep.⑩ I spend too much time online.⑨
(Text 8)
W：There were lots of presentations for us to do this week.It was such a long week.
M：Yes！I nearly became a night owl. If I hadn't worked until midnight，I would not have finished all the work that the boss gave me.
W：We should spend some days relaxing or we'll be exhausted.
M：There's a music festival in Santa Barbara next Sunday.Maybe I'll go there next Saturday.But this weekend, I just want to have a good rest at home.
W：But spending two days at home is so boring.I want to do something more interesting，and something that can refresh my body and mind.
M：So what are you going to do this weekend？
W：I was thinking of driving to the beach. Would you be interested in joining me
M：Good idea.When will you be leaving
W：I think we can leave around 7：00 a．m. on Saturday.
M：Well, at weekends I like to sleep late. How about picking me up at 8：00 a．m.
W：OK.It's about a 20-minute drive from your house to the beach. We still have plenty of time to explore there.
M：Thanks for asking me to go with you.See you on Saturday.
(Text 9)
W：Hey, John, do you need any help with your house project today I saw you struggling a bit when you were on your own yesterday. I wanted to come over and help then，but I was really busy grading my students' essays.
M：Thanks for the offer, Gail.I couldn't ask you to waste your afternoon helping me，though.It's a difficult job，and the summer heat is not making it any easier.
W：Don't be silly. You have helped me plenty of times since I moved to this neighborhood. Do you remember when you helped me replace my old windows and put that apple tree in the ground？I can definitely help you with this.
M：I suppose you're right，but I don't want to make you climb on my roof. Would you just hold the ladder for me so it doesn't fall over？ I think without having to worry about keeping my balance so much，I will be able to work much quicker.
W：No problem. I can do anything to make you feel better and less dangerous.
(Text 10)
M：I really miss my old friend Patrick. He's always been there for me—really supportive, easy-going and a good listener， but I can't say we're really friends anymore，and it makes me sad. We have just started to grow apart. We call each other less often and don't see each other much either，maybe once a month. I think it's my fault.Maybe I didn't work at our friendship enough and just assumed we'd always be friends. But I think we do need to work on our friendship. Otherwise people grow apart.I don't know what to do about it. I will accept things as they are or possibly reach out to Patrick and try to make more time for him.
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
Many college students want to look for seasonal, short-term or part-time jobs to get extra cash, to stay busy or to get working experience.
Lifeguard
The job is a great opportunity to build your fitness, keep people safe and be outdoors to enjoy some fun on the beach in the sun. The average hourly wage for lifeguards is $9.31, but those with certifications or previous experience may be able to earn a bit more.
Nanny (保姆)
Students can find plenty of positions as parents scramble (争抢) to arrange activities and find care for their children. Students who enjoy spending time with kids, staying active and being outdoors can spend their leisure time making money without even feeling like they're working. Nannies make $14.56 per hour.
Camp Consultant
Students who enjoy spending their time with children, being a leader and monitoring fun outdoor activities are perfect for camp consultant positions. The average hourly wage for camp consultants is $9.28, but those with many years' experience or specific academic backgrounds may be able to earn more.
Food Server
Although it may not seem like the most attractive way to spend a weekend, working as wait staff allows students to build up their social skills, stay active, enjoy free meals at work and educate themselves about different cuisines. However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours at a time and must be able to multi-task like professionals, so take this into account before submitting an application. The average salary is $9.00 hourly, but tips can raise that number.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个适合大学生季节性的、短期的或兼职的工作。
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21．Who are the two jobs nanny and camp consultant most fit for
A．Students who want to develop their social skills.
B．Students who love staying with children.
C．Students who love traveling.
D．Students who love camping.
解析：细节理解题。根据Nanny部分中的“Students who enjoy spending time with kids...”和Camp Consultant部分中的“Students who enjoy spending their time with children....”可知，喜欢和孩子待在一起的学生最适合做这两份工作。
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22．What should you take into consideration before applying to be a food server
A．The way of cooking.
B．The food you can enjoy.
C．Long standing time at work.
D．Skill in getting tips from customers.
解析：细节理解题。根据Food Server部分中的“However, food servers need to be on their feet for hours...”可知，在申请成为一名餐厅服务员之前，你应该考虑需要长时间地站着工作。
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23．What job can you do if you're good at swimming
A．A lifeguard. B．A nanny.
C．A camp consultant. D．A food server.
解析：细节理解题。根据Lifeguard部分中的“The job is a great opportunity...on the beach in the sun.”可知，如果你擅长游泳，你可以做一名救生员。
B
Blake Mycoskie set up five businesses, but later he sold them all at a profit. Feeling a bit burned out from work, Mycoskie decided to give it a break for a while and headed down to Argentina for some rest. But rest isn't really part of a businessman's make-up. It's in their nature to keep having good business ideas.
On a visit to a village outside Buenos Aires, he was shocked to see that many children didn't have any shoes or, if they did, the shoes were badly worn. Since shoes—particularly the local farmers' canvas (帆布的) shoes—can be bought cheaply in Argentina, Mycoskie's first instinct was to set up a charity to donate shoes to the children. But after giving it some thought, he realized that this was not a model that would work. One pair of shoes per child would not make that much difference, because they wear out (磨损).And if he asked people to donate repeatedly—to provide new shoes for the same child every six months—the donors' sympathy for the cause might also wear out pretty quickly.
Instead he came up with the idea of“TOMS: one-for-one shoes”. He would take the canvas shoe to America, manufacture it and sell it as a high end fashion item at around $50 a pair. For each pair he sold he would donate one pair to shoeless village children. That way he could guarantee a continual supply.
Several years on, the business is very successful, supplying shoes not only to children in Argentina but also to other parts of the world. But can the one-for-one model be repeated with other products Mycoskie is doubtful. TOMS is a for-profit business, but does not yet make a profit. He says one-for-one is not an offer that you can just add to your existing business model. You have to build it from the beginning.
Some would also argue that the charity aspect is just a marketing tool, but in the end does that matter TOMS is making a real difference to poor children all over the world and Mycoskie is enjoying being a businessman more than ever.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了布莱克·麦考斯基一生经商，最后卖掉了自己的5家公司去阿根廷放松身心，却又做起为贫困儿童谋利益的生意的故事。
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24．Why did Blake Mycoskie go to Argentina
A．To go for relaxation.
B．To seek business cooperation.
C．To look for new business ideas.
D．To learn to make canvas shoes.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Feeling a bit burned out from work...headed down to Argentina for some rest.”可知，布莱克·麦考斯基前往阿根廷是想要休息一段时间。
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25．Why didn't Blake Mycoskie set up a charity
A．He wasn't interested in running a charity.
B．He had no real experience of running a charity.
C．A charity would make no difference to the children.
D．A charity could not donate shoes to the children continually.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推知，布莱克·麦考斯基没有成立慈善机构的原因是慈善机构不可能持续地为儿童们捐赠鞋子。
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26．Why did Blake Mycoskie set up TOMS
A．To help poor children.
B．To support a charity.
C．To win national fame.
D．To expand his business.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“For each pair he sold...guarantee a continual supply.”可推知，布莱克·麦考斯基建立TOMS公司是为了持久地帮助贫困儿童。
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27．What do we know about TOMS
A．It has made a profit.
B．It only supplies shoes to children in Argentina.
C．It gives Mycoskie a sense of achievement.
D．It can be a model for other kinds of products.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“TOMS is making a real difference...enjoying being a businessman more than ever.”可推知，该公司给了麦考斯基一种成就感。
C
For most people，money still means physical cash printed by a sole, public authority. Yet it may be short-lived, as cash gives way to the digitalization of finance and new means of payment may take over.The big change will have huge impacts on states, people and companies.
Does it do more good than harm Eswar Prasad, a senior professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, says in his book Kill Bills, the Future of Money，it depends on central banks—whether they can embrace change without losing control.He insists the end of cash—likely within a decade or two—is revolutionary.
As for the trend that cash is declining，Mr Prasad explains that it is due to the fact that many people bank from laptops and make payments on their phones.Bitcoin and many other digital monies it has inspired bring about a more fundamental shift，which makes payments possible without the need for a trusted，central authority. However，banks remain dominant. Fearing this could do them out of a job，many central banks are beginning to catch up with the pace by developing their own digital currencies—CBDCs，which will upgrade the financial system.
Mr Prasad says they are more efficient than cash for settling transactions (交易结算). They could also provide support to digital-payment systems managed by private firms. They could offer “unbanked” communities access to digital payments and other financial products.And they may make it easier to track illegal transactions.
However，Mr Prasad fears CBDCs may be vulnerable (脆弱的) to hacking and bugs; they could kill private innovation and cause the instability they are meant to prohibit.The privacy of transactions will be lost.
He also manages to make the financial system understandable and interesting.His patient description of how it works includes numbers of well-researched examples and personal anecdotes.
【解题导语】 文章以《消灭纸币，货币的未来》这本书为核心话题，介绍了其主要内容——货币今后的发展情况。
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28．What's NOT the cause of cash decline
A．Digital monies.
B．Digitalization of finance.
C．Financial system.
D．New means of payment.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“As for the trend that cash is declining...the need for a trusted, central authority.”可知，现金使用减少是由于新的支付方式、数字货币和金融数字化。
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29．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．Central banks. B．Bills.
C．Companies. D．CBDCs.
解析：代词指代题。根据第三段中的“Fearing this could do them...the financial system.”和第四段画线单词下文内容可知，they指的是上文提到的数字货币CBDCs。
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30．What's the benefit of digital currencies developed by central banks according to the passage
A．They could keep private firms from innovating.
B．People without bank accounts can buy and pay online.
C．People can bank from laptops and make payments online.
D．They make the financial system safe and understandable.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“They could offer ‘unbanked’ communities access to digital payments and other financial products.”可知，没有银行账户的人也可以在网上购物和支付。
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31．What type of writing is the passage
A．A news report.
B．A science report.
C．A book review.
D．A biography.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Eswar Prasad, a senior professor...is revolutionary.”和下文对这本书中观点的引用、介绍可推断，这是一篇书评。
D
Many people believe it is crucial to have gender equality in the workplace. But achieving equality means overturning centuries of social norms.Recent research by Oxford University suggests that sometimes it is women themselves who are limiting their career opportunities.
The study surveyed 3，698 students from 63 schools and colleges across the UK. It found out that female students tend to choose “worthwhile” jobs, while male students often go after jobs that offer big salaries. Researchers noticed that secondary school girls said they were more willing to accept low-income jobs like charity work or museum positions, while boys focused more on getting high-prestige careers, reported The Guardian.
“Compared with boys, girls are more concerned about each aspect of job application. They are more interested in careers that offer job security, in a cause they ‘feel good about’，” Jonathan Black, director of the Oxford University Careers Service, told The Telegraph.
China faces a similar gender gap. This month, a poll by Chongqing Morning Post indicates that female college graduates care more about their working environment. As for male graduates, career prospects are more important. “This has the knock-on effect that girls may be self-limiting their choice of careers, especially because the types of jobs they seek often have informal entry processes, like getting an internship or doing unpaid work，” Black said.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。牛津大学最近的研究显示，有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。与男性追求高薪、名望、职业发展不同，女性更关注工作环境，更倾向于从事有保障的职业。
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32．What kind of job do girl graduates tend to look for
A．Well-paid. B．Promising.
C．Challenging. D．Safe and easy.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers noticed...charity work or museum positions”和第三段内容可知，女性大学毕业生倾向于选择安全又轻松的工作。
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33．How does the author develop the passage
A．By comparison.
B．By classification.
C．By order of space.
D．By order of time.
解析：写作手法题。根据第二段以及第三段内容可知，文章在论述的时候是将男性大学生和女性大学生的职业选择进行了对比，由此可推知，本文的写作手法主要是对比法。
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34．What can we learn from the passage
A．Girls are fighting against restrictions in jobs.
B．There are not many jobs open to girls after graduation.
C．The gender gap in employment has narrowed recently in China.
D．Research in the UK shows that the gender gap exists in employment.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容和最后一段中的“China faces a similar gender gap.”可知,男性与女性在职业选择上的确存在性别差异。
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35．What's the passage mainly about
A．Women's self-limit in career.
B．Social gender discrimination.
C．Men's attitude towards jobs.
D．Job application in the UK and China.
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中的“Recent research...their career opportunities.”可知，文章介绍的是牛津大学最近的研究显示，有时是女性自己在择业时自我限制。
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。
Have you ever had such an experience Go shopping and buy more than you need when you feel upset.36. _______________________ _______________________________________
36．C 解析：根据上文“Have you ever had...when you feel upset.”和下文“According to a study... went window-shopping.”可知，空处应与过度消费让人开心相关。C项符合语境，下文是对该问题的回答。
C．Does overspending really make you feel happier
According to a study, shopping to relieve stress was up to 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and shoppers were 3 times less sad compared to those who only went window-shopping. More than half of the 1，000 consumers interviewed by Credit Karma said they had shopped to deal with feelings of stress or anxiety.37. ____________________________________________________________
37．E 解析：根据上文“More than half...stress or anxiety.”可知，在接受调查的1 000名消费者中，超过一半的人表示，他们曾通过购物来缓解压力或焦虑。E项承接上文，继续说明调查结果。
E.23% of them said they had maxed out their credit cards.
In fact, shopping to reduce stress can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure your blood pressure is lowered. Shopping to relieve stress is also jokingly called “retail therapy” (购物疗法) as a form of regulating stress.38. ____________________________________ ___________________________________And that feeling following those purchases was long-lasting.
38．G 解析：根据下文“And that feeling following those purchases was long-lasting.”可知，此处提到了进行那些购物后的感觉是持久的。因此空处应说明这种感觉具体是什么。G项符合语境。
G.The study also found 82% had a positive feeling about their purchases.
However, side effects of retail therapy can be relatively harmless at first but in the long term could possibly use up finances and cause conflicts, adding a significant amount of stress.
Preparing a list before shopping is the best way to avoid side effects of retail therapy. Whether you're purchasing presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will make you clear and sensible while you're shopping. 39. _________________________ __________________That way you'll be more likely to commit to it. You can buy a coffee while shopping or plan a fun activity when you return home.
39．A 解析：根据上文“Preparing a list... retail therapy.”可知，本段主要与购物清单有关。A项符合语境，A项中的 list 是原词复现。
A．Reward yourself for sticking to your list.
40.______________________________________________________ Everyone's financial situation is parison usually leads to debt and dissatisfaction with what you already have. Appreciate what you currently have by practicing gratitude.
40．F 解析：根据下文内容可知，本段讲的是感激现在所拥有的，放弃与他人比较。F项引出下文，符合语境。
F.Give up the need to keep up with your neighbors and friends.
A．Reward yourself for sticking to your list.
B．Why do people tend to shop to reduce stress
C．Does overspending really make you feel happier
D．Think about what you struggle with most financially.
E.23% of them said they had maxed out their credit cards.
F.Give up the need to keep up with your neighbors and friends.
G.The study also found 82% had a positive feeling about their purchases.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何避免悲伤时花钱过多提出了一些建议。
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。
After ten years of work, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job. Scanning advertisements, I learned a financial company was to_____________more consultants. With great excitement, I made an appointment with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was_____________he would hire me on the spot.___________，he told me to come back for 12 more_______________with his top salespeople!
B．employ
D．positive
C．Instead
D．interviews
Over the next five months, every one of them kept telling me, “You are better off in a safe nine-to-five job.” “Eighty percent of newcomers_________within their first year.” The more they attacked my dream, the more I believed I would have to “fake it till I make it”.
_____________， the last interview with the president came. “You've got the job！” he announced, and then added, “On one_____________ that you must resign your current job, participate in our training and take a(n)___________. It's 250 questions long and you must pass it without one point lost on the first ________！”
A．fail
B．Eventually
B．condition
A．exam
D．try
I nearly choked at the prospect of taking a huge step of faith into the_____________．However, attracted by this great risk and with the_____________I had never had, I said, “I'll take it.”When the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of_____________.
My experience_______________the truth of Thoreau's words: If one advances_____________in the direction of his dreams and _____________to live the life which he had imagined, he will meet success unexpected in common hours.
C．unknown
C．courage
B．relief
D．confirmed
A．confid
C．attempts
【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者辞掉了朝九晚五的工作，挑战一份新工作“金融顾问”的面试过程。
41．A．instruct B．employ
C．identify D．support
B 解析：根据上文“I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job”可知，此处指了解到金融公司正在招聘(employ)更多的顾问。
42．A．skeptical B．glad
C．nervous D．positive
D 解析：根据上文“it went so well”可知，作者确信(positive)总裁会当场雇用作者。
43．A．Thus B．Moreover
C．Instead D．Then
C 解析：根据上下文语境可知，此处与上文构成转折关系。
44．A．discussions B．celebrations
C．bargains D．interviews
D 解析：根据上文“he told me to come back for 12 more”可知，总裁告诉作者回来再去参加12次他的顶级销售人员的面试(interview)。
45．A．fail B．insist
C．hesitate D．progress
A 解析：根据下文“they attacked my dream”可知，人们一直打击作者，此处指人们说80%的新人在第一年就失败(fail)了。
46．A．Gradually B．Eventually
C．Surprisingly D．Interestingly
B 解析：根据下文“the last interview with the president came”可知，最后(eventually)一次是总裁面试。
47．A．operation B．condition
C．position D．occasion
B 解析：根据下文“you must resign your current job, participate in our training and take a(n)___”可知，总裁提供给作者工作是有条件(condition)的。
48．A．exam B．path
C．break D．approach
A 解析：根据下文“It's 250 questions long and you must pass it”可知，作者需要参加培训并考试(exam)。
49．A．choice B．page
C．day D．try
D 解析：根据上文“without one point lost”可知，此处强调总裁要求作者在第一次的尝试(try)中不丢掉一分。
50．A．unfit B．unnecessary
C．unknown D．unpleasant
C 解析：根据上文“taking a huge step of faith”可知，此处指需要向未知(unknown)领域迈出一大步。
51．A．joy B．patience
C．courage D．fortune
C 解析：根据上文“you must pass it without one point lost on the first”和“attracted by this great risk”可知，总裁要求作者一次通过考试并且不丢掉一分，这是一次冒险，需要勇气(courage)去接受。
52．A．belief B．relief
C．sorrow D．regret
B 解析：根据上文“let out a loud sigh”可知，作者顺利通过考试，松了一口气。a sigh of relief意为“松了一口气”。
53．A．recognized B．tested
C．dismissed D．confirmed
D 解析：根据下文“the truth of Thoreau's words”可知，此处指作者的经历证实(confirm)了梭罗的话是正确的。
54．A．confidently B．freely
C．randomly D．lonely
A 解析：根据上下文语境可知，此处指如果一个人朝着梦想的方向自信地(confidently)走下去，努力(attempt)按照想象中的方式去生活。
55．A．threatens B．agrees
C．attempts D．promises
C 解析：参见上题解析。
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。
Digital technology is being increasingly adopted 56. __________ (carry) out economic and social activities, and is deeply transforming production patterns and people's lifestyles. However, it is important that the adoption of digital technology in developing countries does not 57.__________(wide) the gap between rich and poor. In China, e-commerce (电子商务) and poverty alleviation (扶贫) programmes 58. __________ (support) by big data have had positive effects on fighting poverty.
to carry
widen
supported
E-commerce promotes growth in incomes for the poor. China has the world's fastest-growing e-commerce market, 59. __________ more than 40 per cent of global e-commerce transactions (交易) take place.Many poor people have benefited 60. __________ the booming e-commerce industry.For example, in the past years, the National Rural E-commerce Comprehensive Demonstration Project 61. __________ (help) nearly 3 million poor families realise income growth.Besides，
where
from/by
has helped
e-commerce platforms have greatly increased the possibility 62. __________ the small and micro businesses enter the market. Rural residents can now display 63. __________ (they) farm produce and handicrafts online and find buyers, thus increasing sales.Also, e-commerce drives the development of whole industrial chains, creating job opportunities and providing diverse options for rural labour.
that
their
Digital technology has been playing a positive role in China's poverty 64. __________ (reduce). Governments at all levels keep an open and encouraging attitude towards the development of the digital economy and 65. __________ (active) cooperate with digital companies to better identify and help the poor.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了数字技术深刻地改变着人们的生产模式和生活方式，在中国，电子商务和大数据支持的扶贫项目对扶贫事业产生了积极的影响。
reduction
actively
56．to carry 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处应用动词不定式表示目的。
57．widen 解析：考查词性转换。根据does not并分析句子结构可知，空处应用动词原形。
58．supported 解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词。主语poverty alleviation programmes和support之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。
59．where 解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是market，从句中缺少地点状语，应用关系副词where。
60．from/by 解析：考查介词。benefit from/by是固定搭配，意为“从……中受益”。
61．has helped 解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处作谓语。主语是the National Rural E-commerce Comprehensive Demonstration Project，谓语动词应用单数形式；根据时间状语in the past years可知，句子时态应用现在完成时。
62．that 解析：考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导同位语从句，作the possibility的同位语；同位语从句“the small and micro businesses enter the market”成分完整，此处应用引导词that，that在从句中不充当成分。
63．their 解析：考查代词。根据空处后面的名词短语farm produce and handicrafts可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词。
64．reduction 解析：考查词性转换。根据in China's poverty可知，此处应用名词，in China's poverty reduction意为“在中国的减贫工作中”。
65．actively 解析：考查词性转换。空处修饰动词短语cooperate with，应用副词作状语。
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，下周你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Learning for Life”为主题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1.终身学习的重要性；
2.如何做到终身学习；
3.呼吁大家终身学习。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone! I'm Li Hua.
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Thanks for your listening!
One possible version：
Good morning, everyone! I'm Li Hua. Today I'd like to talk about “Learning for Life”. In today's fast-paced world, lifelong learning is vital. It empowers us to keep up with change, enhancing personal growth and career prospects.
To achieve this, we must cultivate a thirst for knowledge. Read widely, explore diverse fields, and embrace online courses. Setting goals and holding ourselves accountable are key. Additionally, we should practice active listening and engage in discussions, which can foster deeper understanding. So I urge you all to make lifelong learning a lifestyle. Let's not be satisfied with what we know. Remember, it's not just about learning to live, but living to learn. Let's embark on this thrilling quest together, for the joy of learning knows no limits.
Thanks for your listening!
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。
Annie was having an awful day. And it had only just begun. Her car had a flat tire in the morning. She spilled coffee on her shirt and even worse, the man behind the counter had given her incorrect change (零钱). And now she was running late for work—another shift (轮班工作) at the grocery store.
Annie pulled into the grocery store parking lot, opened her car door and immediately stepped into a puddle (水坑). She let out a loud sigh and angrily headed toward the store.
She paused briefly to wipe off her feet and heard two ladies chatting.
“I'm so sorry to hear about your job, Mary.”
“Thank you, Sarah. So many people have been fired recently. It's worrying, but I'll figure something out.”
Briefly, Annie felt slightly jealous of the woman. She would give anything to not have to be at work this morning.
She dropped off her things in the break room and put on her uniform. Then, she made her way to her register for another long day, hoping that her luck would change. But her first customer spilled a bottle of juice on her counter, leaving it sticky well after he had paid and left. Another insisted on paying in all change, holding up her line for ages. Annie was close to just throwing in the towel and asking to leave early. But she figured she would have to wait until she went on break. That way, she'd have time to think of an excuse.
Annie absent-mindedly continued to ring up (把销售额记入收款机) her next customer's groceries, placing them in the bag before reading out the total.
“It comes to $44.97，” Annie said.
There was a brief pause, and when she looked up, she saw Mary—the woman she heard chatting in the parking lot.
Mary pulled her wallet from her large bag and opened it. She bit her lip and blushed (脸红). Annie could see that she didn't have enough to pay as she reached to start taking some of the items out of the grocery bag.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Annie reached out and stopped her. __________________________
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Mary's tears made Annie realize that she had been so selfish.
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One possible version：
Annie reached out and stopped her. She had had enough and couldn't bear it any longer. All she wanted was a break. Impatiently, Annie asked Mary to step aside to make room for other customers. After all, she didn't want anybody to hold up her line again. Face burning, Mary whispered an apology and moved aside, making space for the next customer. When she was carefully choosing which items to leave behind, other customers were whispering, casting pitiful glances at her. At that moment, Annie caught tears welling up in Mary's eyes!
Mary's tears made Annie realize that she had been so selfish. How could she be so rude and so mean “Was my day that terrible Should I have been more patient Mary, like so many ordinary people, is in such a difficult situation. Should I, still luckily working, treat this poor woman like this？” Feeling guilty and ashamed, Annie paid the rest of the bill, placed the items back into the bag, handed her the receipt and wished her a good day.