单元质量检测（三） The world of science
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where are the speakers？（ ）
A.In a library. B.In a study. C.In a bookstore.
2.Who is the woman probably？（ ）
A.A bus driver. B.A policewoman. C.A passenger.
3.What did the speakers do last weekend？（ ）
A.They studied at home. B.They went hiking. C.They played tennis.
4.According to the man， how should the woman book her tickets？（ ）
A.Use any travel website. B.Go to the ticket office. C.Call a travel agency.
5.How long will it take to go to the airport？（ ）
A.Half an hour. B.One hour. C.Two hours.
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.At an airport. B.At home. C.At a restaurant.
7.What is the man dissatisfied with about the flight？（ ）
A.The service. B.The movie. C.The food.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does Sarah want to know？（ ）
A.Central Park.
B.Something about the bus trip.
C.Sunny Beach.
9.Where will the speakers leave for tomorrow afternoon？（ ）
A.Central Park. B.Sunny Beach. C.Sea World.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How many tires does the woman suggest the man replace？（ ）
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
11.What will the man do for his car in about six months？（ ）
A.Get the brakes fixed.
B.Get the rest of the tires replaced.
C.Get the left headlight checked out.
12.How much will the man pay at last？（ ）
A.About $300. B.About $500. C.About $1，000.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What are the two speakers mainly talking about？（ ）
A.School ranking. B.Moving to a new place. C.Choosing a school for kids.
14.Where is probably the information of the schools from？（ ）
A.Weymouth High School. B.The man’s workplace. C.The offices of the schools.
15.Which are private schools？（ ）
A.Carlton Abbey and St Mary’s.
B.St Mary’s and Weymouth High School.
C.Carlton Abbey and Weymouth High School.
16.Which school has the highest university admission rate？（ ）
A.Weymouth High School.
B.Carlton Abbey.
C.St Mary’s.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What does the speaker think of the weekend？（ ）
A.It’s beneficial. B.It’s exciting. C.It’s interesting.
18.Why was the speaker anxious at first？（ ）
A.He went to bed too late.
B.He was addicted to the screen.
C.He was always thinking of texting messages.
19.How long was the speaker free from his phone at the camp？（ ）
A.One day. B.Two days. C.Three days.
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about？（ ）
A.A healthy lifestyle. B.A busy weekend. C.A free village life.
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
Easy Chemistry Experiments to Do at Home
Not all science requires labs. You can explore the fun of science in your own kitchen. Here are some science experiments and projects you can do that use common kitchen chemicals.
Click through the images for a collection of easy kitchen science experiments.
Mentos and diet soda fountain
Explore the science of bubbles and pressure using Mentos candies and a bottle of soda. As the candies dissolve in soda， the tiny pits formed on their surface allow carbon dioxide bubbles to grow. The process occurs quickly， producing a sudden burst of foam from the narrow neck of the bottle.
Experiment materials： Mentos candies， soda.
Baking soda and vinegar volcano kitchen experiment
You can get a volcanic eruption using kitchen chemicals.
Experiment materials： baking soda， vinegar， water， food colouring.
Make water fireworks in a glass from water and dye （染料）
Don’t worry — there is no explosion or danger in this project！ The “fireworks” take place in a glass of water.
Experiment materials： water， oil， food colouring.
Make hot ice using vinegar and baking soda
You can make “hot ice” at home using baking soda and vinegar. The reaction creates heat， so the ice is hot. It happens so quickly. You can form crystal towers as you pour the liquid into a dish.
Experiment materials： vinegar， baking soda.
21.Which experiment needs sweets？（ ）
A.Mentos and diet soda fountain. B.Baking soda and vinegar volcano.
C.Make water fireworks in a glass. D.Make hot ice using vinegar and baking soda.
22.What do the four experiments have in common？（ ）
A.They all need soda. B.They all are dangerous.
C.They all can bring you joy. D.They all must be done in the kitchen.
23.Where is the passage taken from？（ ）
A.A newspaper. B.A website.
C.A magazine. D.A textbook.
B
Joseph Frederick Engelberger， the Father of Robotics， was born on 26 July 1925. He received his degree in Electric Engineering in 1949 from Columbia University. He worked as an engineer in a company and then he met George Devol at a party in 1956， two years after Devol had designed and patented （获得专利权） an industrial robotic arm. However， the company where Engelberger worked was closed in the year he met Devol.
Finding himself jobless but with a business partner and an idea， Engelberger co-founded Unimation with Devol， creating the world’s first robotics company. Over the next two decades， the Japanese took the lead by investing heavily in robots to replace people performing certain tasks. In Japan， Engelberger was widely recognized as a key player in Japanese manufacturing quality and efficiency.
After observing his aging parents， Engelberger saw the robotics automation could be used in the medical field. In 1984， Engelberger introduced HelpMate and hoped to start a new industry for in-home robots. He sold his first HelpMate to Danbury Hospital in 1988. The medical robot was so successful that the hospital ended up purchasing another， and within a decade， well over 100 hospitals worldwide operated HelpMates.
Senator Joseph Lieberman delivered a speech in the US Senate in praise and recognition of the inventor， calling HelpMate an example that shows the federal investment in science and technology for patients can lead to new products that create jobs for Americans and make for a better quality of life.
Engelberger liked working. So even after he got into his 80s， he remained active in the promotion and development of robots for use in elder care.
24.What happened to Engelberger in 1956？（ ）
A.He got his college degree. B.He was unemployed.
C.He invented a robotic arm. D.He sold his company.
25.How did the Japanese treat Engelberger？（ ）
A.With alarm. B.With concern.
C.With respect. D.With indifference.
26.What does Paragraph 3 talk about？（ ）
A.The origin of HelpMate. B.The promotion of HelpMate.
C.The function of HelpMate. D.The challenge in creating HelpMate.
27.What’s Lieberman’s attitude toward HelpMate？（ ）
A.Critical. B.Doubtful.
C.Objective. D.Favorable.
C
An American company has developed a new technique （技术） to make bread stay fresh for 60 days.
Scientists found that a kind of mould （霉菌） caused bread to go bad. The new technique kills the mould and keeps the food for longer time. This means there will be less waste of food in the world in future.
Food waste is a big problem in most developed countries. In the US， an average family throws away 40% of the food they buy， which adds up to $165bn every year， about 330 million tons in weight. Bread takes a larger part. In the UK， 32% of the bread they buy is thrown away as waste when they can still be eaten.
The bread usually goes mouldy in around 10 days， but the American company says the new technique will keep the bread free from mould for two months.
“We treated a piece of bread in a special machine. At 60 days it had the same amount of mould as it was first made，” says Mr Stull， the leader of the company.
Although there are a lot of bread makers interested in the new technique， few customers like the idea. They say they don’t think a piece of bread which lasts for 60 days tastes good.
“We’ll have to make our customers accept the idea. But it will take some time，” says Mr Stull.
28.What is the key point of the new technique？（ ）
A.It can prevent the world from wasting food.
B.It kills the mould and keeps bread fresh for longer time.
C.It keeps the same amount of mould.
D.It makes bread taste good.
29.How much of the bread is wasted in the UK？（ ）
A.Nearly half. B.A quarter.
C.More than half. D.About one-third.
30.What can we know from the passage？（ ）
A.Food waste can be reduced immediately with the new technique.
B.We will buy bread that can last longer.
C.Few customers are sure about the technique.
D.Poor countries are in great need of food.
31.What is mainly talked about in the passage？（ ）
A.A new technique has been invented to keep bread fresh longer.
B.There is great waste of food in developed countries.
C.There is a kind of mould that causes food to go bad.
D.Customers don’t like food that lasts for two months.
D
Many people think that the world is about to step into the fourth industrial revolution. This time， machines can do a lot of work in the charge of human beings， even better than human beings. In the future， the world can be more efficient， but unemployment will become more common.
It raises a troubling question for all of us — when will a machine be able to do my job？ There are no certain answers， but some of the world’s top artificial intelligence （AI） researchers are trying to find out.
Katja Grace， a research associate at the University of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute， and her colleagues have surveyed 352 scientists and compiled （汇编） their answers into predictions about how long it may take for machines to outperform humans on various tasks.
The good news is that many of us will probably be safe in our jobs for some time to come. The researchers predict there is a 50% chance that machines will be capable of taking over all human jobs in 120 years.
“One of the biggest surprises was the overall lateness of the predictions，” says Grace. “I have expected the amazing progress in machine learning in recent years， plus the fact that we were only talking to machine learning researchers， to make the estimates earlier.”
“I am a bit skeptical of some of the timelines given for tasks that involve physical manipulation （操作），” says Jeremy Wyatt， professor of robotics and AI at the University of Birmingham. “It is one thing doing it in the lab， and quite another having a robot that can do a job reliably in the real world better than a human.”
Manipulating physical objects in the real world， an environment that changes randomly， is a complex job for a machine.
Perhaps the hardest jobs for machines to perform are those that take years of training for humans to excel at.These often involve intuitive （凭直觉的） decision making and abstract thinking — things that computers have been struggling with.
The experts predict robots will not be taking over as surgeons （外科医生） until around 2053， while it could take 43 years before machines are competing with mathematicians for space in top academic journals.
32.According to the passage， how might the fourth industrial revolution impact the world？（ ）
A.The world will become more efficient.
B.Machines can do things better than humans.
C.Humans will not find jobs because of machines.
D.Machines can do things instead of human beings.
33.How did the researchers find out the answer？（ ）
A.By giving examples. B.By doing experiments.
C.By conducting surveys. D.By making comparisons.
34.According to Jeremy Wyatt， what makes certain tasks challenging for machines in the real world？（ ）
A.The real word is full of challenges.
B.Manipulating physical objects is complex.
C.Machines can do better than humans in labs.
D.The randomly changed environment is too difficult for computers.
35.What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 6 mean？（ ）
A.Confused. B.Surprised.
C.Doubtful. D.Certain.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before： changes for the better， changes for the worse； changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings； changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes. 36.（ ）
Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views. 37.（ ） It also has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development.Technology in the application of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.
The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings： in pure science — a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning； in applied science — a more reasonable sharing of material benefits， and better protection of the environment.
38.（ ） The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind. The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet. 39.（ ） Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War， the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used， the result could have been the ruin of the human race， as well as of many kinds of animals.
William Shakespeare said， “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn （纱线）， good and ill together.” The above brief review of the application of only one part of human activities — science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so？ 40.（ ） Are we biologically programmed for war？
A.What can we do to handle it？
B.Must the ill always go together with the good？
C.Sadly， however， there is another side to the picture.
D.We get a better understanding of the world around us.
E.We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons.
F.However， in my opinion， the most important was the progress in science.
G.It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Sandi Martin and her husband Mike foster （代养） cats through a cat adoption team in Sherwood， Oregon.The couple 41 Lilly， a 3-year-old cat， and felt a special connection to her.In December they made the 42 to officially adopt her.
Sandi Martin said， “You’ve probably heard the term ‘foster fail’.Well， I call that a foster success.”
Solidifying （巩固） the foster success was Lilly’s 43 act just months later that saved her family from a dangerous gas leak （泄露） in their home.
Sandi Martin said she was on the 44 playing with Lilly when the cat kept getting distracted by a brass valve （黄铜阀门） next to their fireplace.The cat had 45 it in the past and Sandi Martin thought it was 46 by the shiny material.But when she kept smelling it， Sandi Martin felt something was 47 .
Sandi Martin said she then went over to smell the area and smelled 48 .
“It was very 49 ，” she said.“I wasn’t sure， so I asked my husband to have a smell and he smelled it too.”
Mike Martin 50 called the gas company and a technician 51 at their house in minutes.The technician quickly 52 a gas leak in the valve.He went outside and cut off the pipeline to the house.Sandi Martin said the 53 could have been much worse without Lilly.
For Lilly’s heroic act， the Martins were sure to give her a 54 .
Sandi Martin said， “She 55 it.”
41.A.came across B.looked after C.gave up D.competed with
42.A.mistake B.decision C.call D.trip
43.A.heroic B.foolish C.creative D.willful
44.A.Internet B.beach C.street D.ground
45.A.touched B.noticed C.smelt D.heard
46.A.attracted B.covered C.limited D.rescued
47.A.missing B.wrong C.burning D.different
48.A.fire B.water C.gas D.blood
49.A.familiar B.terrible C.faint D.sweet
50.A.previously B.repeatedly C.usually D.quickly
51.A.showed up B.hung out C.stayed over D.arrived back
52.A.found B.caused C.fixed D.searched
53.A.reality B.change C.relationship D.consequence
54.A.reason B.treat C.break D.chance
55.A.examined B.sensed C.earned D.saved
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Danish researchers have just set a new record for data transmission （传输）.56. （use） one small computer chip， they moved about 1.8 petabits of data per second.That equals 122 million 57. （movie） streaming at the same time.In their new demonstration， 8，251 beams of light 58. （carry） more than an entire world’s worth of data.For this test， the date traveled 7.9 kilometers along a fiber optic cable （光纤电缆）.
That’s truly impressive， notes Bill Corcoran. 59. （previous）， an accomplishment like this would have taken many chips and consumed far more energy.Corcoran， a physicist 60. wasn’t involved in this research， knows a lot about this field.His group had held the record for the 61. （high） data transmission rate with a single chip since 2020.Corcoran says，“62. is great to see records being broken at this pace.”
“Even though no one needs to move data so quickly right now， researchers are planning ahead.Such 63. high rate may be useful in data centers even sooner，” one of the Danish researchers says.More work should 64. （do） before the new device can be put into real-world use.Right now， the energy needed for difficult computing tasks already poses a risk to climate.The new 65. （innovate） in moving data could help lessen the Internet’s climate impact.
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，你将参加学校一年一度的英语演讲比赛，就高中学生对网络游戏上瘾的问题发表演讲。请你根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.描述现象；
2.沉迷网游的危害；
3.发出呼吁。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear fellow students，
That’s all. Thank you！
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Tammy lives on the Little Acres Farm with her family.They have almost everything on the farm， but they don’t have many good pumpkins.For some reason， they never grow properly.
In October， they sell tickets to the farm， and create a maze （迷宫） made of hay bales （干草捆）.They call this “The Haunted Maze”.However， people like to see pumpkins on Halloween， and always complain about the lack of pumpkins.
One morning， Tammy’s dad talked to her.
“The Shelby Farm is planning a Haunted Maze this year，” Dad said.
“Oh no！” said Tammy.“That means they’ll take away our business！”
“We need to see what they’re up to，” Dad said.“Tammy， can you do that？”
“Dad， I’ll give it a try，” she said.
Tammy felt like a spy （间谍） from Little Acres Farm.Early the next morning， she rode her bicycle and got to the Shelby Farm quickly.Mr Shelby was staring at piles of hay and looked confused.
“Hello， Tammy，” said Mr Shelby when he saw her.
“Hi， Mr Shelby，” said Tammy， suddenly not knowing what to say.
“Where are you going？” Mr Shelby asked her.
A shaky feeling rose in Tammy’s body.She started to breathe heavily out of fear.She said， “I was just passing by ...，” then paused， and said “Goodbye” suddenly and rode away.All the way， she thought she would be laughed at by her dad.She had an idea.She secretly picked one pumpkin from the Shelby Farm， put it in the basket on her bike， and made a detour （绕道） to avoid Mr Shelby.
Tammy was halfway home before she realized what she had done.She regretted doing this.When she got home， she told Dad everything.
“You stole a pumpkin？” he asked.“You were supposed to find out information about their Haunted Maze， and you just stole a pumpkin？” Dad was so angry.
Tammy said， “I’m sorry.I was afraid！” She really was afraid.She’d never stolen anything before in her entire life.
Dad took the pumpkin from Tammy and got in his car.He left the driveway， and turned in the direction of the Shelby’s farm.He was returning the pumpkin.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
After about three hours， Tammy’s dad finally came home.
Tammy agreed to teach Mr Shelby how to make a haunted hay maze.
9 / 9单元质量检测（六） Disaster and hope
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Why does the woman fail to go to the party？（ ）
A.She’s been invited to a rock concert.
B.She wants to meet her friends.
C.She has to write a report.
2.What did the woman go to London for？（ ）
A.A tour. B.A vacation. C.A business trip.
3.What does the man ask the woman to have？（ ）
A.Orange juice. B.Some biscuits. C.A hamburger.
4.What can we know about the woman？（ ）
A.She is annoyed about something.
B.She is worried about the man.
C.She is satisfied with everything.
5.Where does the conversation take place？（ ）
A.In a café. B.On a plane. C.In a hospital.
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.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Husband and wife. B.Manager and secretary. C.Brother and sister.
7.What’s their problem？（ ）
A.They have no time to go to a movie tonight.
B.Debbie has refused to babysit for them.
C.They can’t find a good babysitter easily.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Which place is the nearest to the woman now？（ ）
A.Waterfront Park. B.Harbor Street. C.A hotel.
9.How is the woman likely to go to her destination？（ ）
A.By subway. B.On foot. C.By bus.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the woman’s favourite subject？（ ）
A.Spanish. B.Art. C.History.
11.What is the woman planning to do straight after leaving school？（ ）
A.Work as a journalist. B.Start university. C.Go travelling.
12.How does the woman feel about her future career？（ ）
A.Hesitant. B.Certain. C.Hopeless.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where are the speakers going？（ ）
A.To a bar. B.To a dance club. C.To a restaurant.
14.What does the woman say about the man’s jeans？（ ）
A.They are too big. B.They look old. C.They are in style.
15.According to the woman， what looks like a dead animal？（ ）
A.The man’s jacket. B.The man’s hat. C.The man’s shirt.
16.What is the woman crazy about？（ ）
A.Painting pictures. B.Baseball. C.Fancy clothing brands.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Which products are 10% off？（ ）
A.Men’s shoes. B.Women’s socks. C.Bathroom items.
18.Where can soda be found？（ ）
A.In Row Nine. B.In Row Seven. C.In Row Six.
19.Which food is being served in Row Eight？（ ）
A.Pasta. B.Baked chicken. C.Fruit salad.
20.Who will help people find what they want？（ ）
A.Chefs. B.The speaker. C.Workers in the red shirts.
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
Nobody expects a natural disaster to strike.Neither does anyone know the impact it can have on life.The following measures can save your life in an emergency.
Typhoon
Typhoons occur in the northwestern Pacific Ocean， particularly in exposed regions like the Caroline Islands， the Philippines， and Japan.The best place to hide during a typhoon is a secure basement or a bathroom with no windows.A must-have device is a battery-powered weather radio， through which you will hear evacuation orders or in other cases， instructions on how to survive in your shelter and learn about the weather situation.
Flood
Floods occur more often than any other natural disaster and change the landscape dramatically.They are usually caused by intense rainfalls lasting for days.Don’t try to be the bravest person around and stay in your house.Once you hear the evacuation warning， leave for safer higher grounds with your important papers in a waterproof container.
Avalanche
An avalanche can hit when you are enjoying Alpine skiing in a dreamlike location.It is very fast and disastrous， burying everything in its way under tons of snow.When an avalanche starts， try to move to the side of the slope as fast as you can.If you get buried in the snow， dig an air pocket to be able to keep breathing.Wait for the rescue team to find you and don’t waste your energy shouting or digging frantically.Call out when you bear the team approaching.
Wildfire
Wildfires spread at an amazing speed and destroy everything in their way.If you are caught in a wild fire， use a wet cloth to cover your nose and mouth to ensure that you can breathe.Try to stay upwind of the fire at all times and get close to a pond or river.Stay low and cover yourself with wet clothing， a blanket， or soil until the fire passes.
21.What should people trapped in flood probably do when they hear the evacuation orders？（ ）
A.Bring an umbrella with them. B.Go to higher places.
C.Call out for help loudly. D.Get a torch in case of a blackout.
22.Among the four natural disasters， which one requires people to run against the wind？（ ）
A.Typhoon. B.Flood.
C.Avalanche. D.Wildfire.
23.What do we know from the text？（ ）
A.Typhoons occur only in the exposed regions in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
B.Floods cause the most frequent damage among the disasters mentioned.
C.Those who meet with avalanches are advised to call out the minute they’re trapped.
D.Getting clean air matters most in the case of wildfires， despite the difficulty.
B
The world is lucky when our most brilliant minds choose to work for the common good.Young Ryan Honary is among one of the brilliant minds.
Shocked by the deaths in the 2018 Camp Fire， California’s frightening wildfire， Honary turned his attention to how to decrease future disasters.In 2019， Honary won a $10，000 prize in the Ignite Innovation Student Challenge for his early wildfire detection network， which provides app technology for firefighters.He was only in fifth grade at the time.
Turning 14 years old and going into the eighth grade this year， Honary is busy working in SensoRy AI， the company he set up.With the help of his father and a team of experts， the company has received a lot of attention.
Honary started creating websites when he was in third grade.He learned Python and JavaScript in a local after-school program.At the same time， he was interested in animals and the environment.He became worried as he saw how much the environment was under pressure.
When wildfires started ruining the air quality， destroying homes and killing some people， Honary thought about how AI can be used to solve environmental problems such as wildfires.In order to get data to train the machine learning models on his fire detectors， he collected real-world data from Google Earth about the Camp Fire of 2018 in California.Once a fire is detected by a fire detector， the information can be sent to the app he created.Also， machine learning can be used to predict where the fires are going.
Honary is hoping to attract more people from his generation to his company.He believes the environment is going to be a big responsibility for all of us.
24.What can be inferred from Paragraphs 2 and 3？（ ）
A.Honary’s detecting network was free.
B.Honary gained many awards in 2019.
C.Honary’s company is facing serious challenges.
D.Honary is young but makes amazing achievements.
25.Why did Honary invent the detector？（ ）
A.To make a fortune. B.To enlarge his company.
C.To save firefighters. D.To reduce wildfire disasters.
26.How did Honary train the machine learning models on detectors？（ ）
A.By creating websites.
B.By collecting data.
C.By taking an after-school program.
D.By sending information to the app.
27.Which of the following can best describe Honary？（ ）
A.Gifted and humorous. B.Curious and confident.
C.Creative and responsible. D.Friendly and intelligent.
C
The public nowadays has a misunderstanding of forest fires， believing that fires should be kept out of every type of forest.Many of us can recall Smoky the Bear’s famous warning：“Remember， only YOU can prevent forest fires.” However， that’s not always the case.Under the right conditions， and when conducted safely， fire can create many environmental benefits as well as help prevent larger， uncontrollable wildfires.
After a forest fire， many wildlife species will move into recently burned areas to feed on these newly available foods.Some reptiles and amphibians such as the snake prefer forests frequently burned by fire.As Herbert Stoddard put it，“One of the most harmful things modern man has done to birds has been his attempt to exclude fire from fire-type pine （松树） forests.Within a few years most forests choke up with bushes， lose their prairie-like vegetation （草原般植被） and can no longer support birds which depend on periodic burning for their food supply and proper cover.”
If you are asked to picture the forest floor， what do you see？ Pine needles， cones， leaves， branches might come to mind — all sources of fuel.If these fuel sources build up without any type of removal， the “fuel load” can lead to fires which are huge disasters to forests and people alike.In contrast， prescribed fires can be used by forest professionals every couple of years to keep forest fuels at a proper and manageable level.They can also greatly reduce the spread of pest insects and disease and remove unwanted tree and plant species.Plus， they can create and maintain important wildlife habitats rich in grasses and promote the growth of trees， wildflowers and other various plants.
Many organizations work to promote fire on the landscape.Smoky the Bear even has an updated warning： “Only YOU can prevent wildfires，” as the Forest Service has over the last few decades developed policies and measures to include prescribed fire as a useful tool， as well as continuing their work to prevent and fight wildfires.
28.What can benefit birds according to Herbert Stoddard？（ ）
A.Forest bushes. B.Periodic burning.
C.Fuel sources. D.Pine forests.
29.What does the underlined word “prescribed” in Paragraph 3 probably mean？（ ）
A.Frequent. B.Wild.
C.Planned. D.Damaging.
30.Why do forest professionals need to conduct fire every couple of years according to the passage？（ ）
A.To keep the forest in balance.
B.To keep the fuel rich in the forest.
C.To put out wildfires.
D.To remove tree and plant species.
31.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？（ ）
A.To prevent the use of prescribed fire in the forest.
B.To promote the complete exclusion of fire from forests.
C.To educate people on positive aspects of controlled fires.
D.To encourage the public to remove sources of forest fuels.
D
A heatwave has hit many countries in Europe， pushing temperatures over 40℃.A heatwave is a long period of unusually hot weather.The heat is expected to continue until the end of July.
The Italian Island of Sardinia reached 46℃ on 18 July.The Italy government has asked people to dress in linen（a thin， light material） and to stay indoors between 10 am and 6 pm.The government has asked people to drink plenty of water but avoid alcohol， fizzy drinks and coffee， which can make you feel thirstier.In Rome， the country’s capital， people aged over 70 can go to swimming pools for free to help them keep cool.
Wildfires have broken out in many places.In Greece， which recorded 41℃ on 18 July， fires near the capital， Athens， have destroyed huge areas of forest and thousands of people have been moved to safety.Heatwaves can make fires worse because hot weather dries plants， which fuel the fires.
In the US， temperatures in Death Valley， California， hit 53℃ on 18 July， close to the hottest ever recorded on Earth.On 16 July， the US National Weather Service issued warnings in parts of the country， affecting more than 80 million people.
Despite the high temperatures in many European countries， the UK is not experiencing a heatwave.This is because a different weather pattern has brought rain and lower temperatures to the UK.
The heatwave in Europe is being caused by a weather pattern that has stopped the air from moving very much.That means the hot， dry weather has got stuck and temperatures have kept rising.Earth is also experiencing a natural climate pattern called El Nino（厄尔尼诺）， which causes the water in the eastern Pacific Ocean to warm up more than usual.This can lead to hot weather around the world.Temperatures in some parts of Europe were expected to fall on 20 July.
32.What suggestion did the Italian government give to avoid high temperatures？ （ ）
A.Provide free swimming pools to keep young people cool.
B.Wear thick clothes to prevent the invasion of heat.
C.Drink enough amounts of coffee to keep the mind clear.
D.Don’t go outdoors during high temperature periods.
33.What do we know about the wildfires in Greece？（ ）
A.The fires were mainly caused by people.
B.The heatwaves fueled the spread of wildfires.
C.The fires had already killed a thousand people.
D.The entire forest has been destroyed into ruins.
34.What prevented the UK from experiencing the heatwaves of Europe？（ ）
A.Different weather patterns. B.Different geographic locations.
C.Global El Nino phenomenon. D.The effect of the Pacific Ocean.
35.What is the main idea of this passage？（ ）
A.The hottest city on record in the world has finally emerged.
B.The hot weather caused by heatwaves is coming to an end.
C.Heatwaves swept across Europe and America except the UK.
D.The El Nino phenomenon led to the global high temperatures.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
An earthquake happens when two plates rub together.The Earth plates travel in different directions and at different speeds.36.（ ） In other words， earthquakes are the shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by the Earth’s rocky outer layer.The energy stored within is suddenly released.
The damage an earthquake causes depends on where it is and when it is happening.If an unpopulated region is struck， there will be low loss of life or property.37.（ ） Many of the areas at risk are largely populated now.Major earthquakes hitting those areas today could produce terrible damage.
38.（ ） Fortunately， however， most of them are unnoticed to the public because of the small Richter scale （震级）.But large earthquakes such as the 1964 Alaskan quake that measured 9.2 on the Richter scale， can cause millions of dollars in damage.
39.（ ） In 1972， a series of severe earthquakes struck Managua， Nicaragua.Fifteen years later， the city still looked the way it had a week after the earthquake hit， because the city was in such a mess that it didn’t have the money necessary to rebuild it.
The shaking of the Earth is sometimes not the greatest disaster.40.（ ） In the 1906 earthquake， it was the fires caused after it that did the majority of the damage.An earthquake can also destroy dams high above a city or valleys， causing floods to sweep away everything in their path.
A.Actually， there are several million small earthquakes every year.
B.It is in the fires and floods that often the greatest damage occurs.
C.Throughout history， there are numerous destructive big earthquakes.
D.If it hits a large city， there may be many injuries and much destruction.
E.So it is of great importance to predict the movements of the Earth plates.
F.If one plate is slowly forced under the other， pressure builds up until the plates break apart.
G.The destructive damage of an earthquake can continue for years after the first shake.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
About twenty years ago， Jeff Fister was driving his 12-year-old son to school on a busy morning.His little baby was also in the backseat.He 41 at one of the city’s busiest street， and the light turned green.
“Suddenly， out of nowhere， a car 42 into the back of our car，” he recalled.“We began to spin around （旋转） while the other car landed upside down.”
They were 43 but uninjured.When they got out of the car， his little baby 44 crying.“It was unbearable，” he said.
Fister found himself 45 at a street corner， directly across from a medical center.There were lots of people 46 to work.Then he turned around and saw a woman who was wearing a healthcare 47 appear from the crowd， holding out her 48 .
“She could see I was pretty scared，” he recalled.“And I just 49 the baby to her.It was really instinctive，” he said.After Fister started making phone calls and speaking to the police， he turned around and looked at the broken car window.
“And I realized how 50 we were，” he said.
When things calmed down， the woman handed his child back to Fister.She gave him a little wave and then 51 in the crowd.
Since then， the woman’s act of 52 has become more and more meaningful to Fister.It has 53 him that the world is full of goodness， and people who want to help.
“I don’t necessarily 54 all the angel stuff，”Fister said， “but certainly， I think there are people who decide to help someone out， just 55 simple acts of kindness like that woman did for me.”
41.A.reached B.arrived
C.passed D.rushed
42.A.crashed B.changed
C.broke D.looked
43.A.worried B.nervous
C.frightened D.excited
44.A.brought out B.picked out
C.let out D.burst out
45.A.lying B.sitting
C.standing D.smiling
46.A.by the way B.in the way
C.in this way D.on the way
47.A.hat B.uniform
C.sweater D.suit
48.A.arms B.legs
C.feet D.shoulders
49.A.offered B.handed
C.sent D.brought
50.A.fortunate B.delighted
C.ambitious D.comfortable
51.A.sighed B.nodded
C.disappeared D.wept
52.A.generosity B.bravery
C.wisdom D.determination
53.A.informed B.told
C.warned D.reminded
54.A.persuade B.convince
C.believe D.encourage
55.A.practicing B.performing
C.behaving D.defending
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In May 2021， Congo’s Mount Nyiragongo， one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes， burst to life without warning.Lava erupted from cracks and 56. （stream） down the mountain toward cities below， 57. （leave） hundreds dead， missing or injured.
Now， using data from monitoring stations， 58. were built near the volcano in 2015， researchers have pieced together how that eruption happened so 59. （sudden）.The data also suggests the event could have been deadlier and people should 60. （well） understand this volcano’s particular dangers before the next eruption.The mountain sits near 61. eastern border of Congo， threatening both the Congolese city of Goma 62. the Rwandan city of Gisenyi.Nyiragongo’s last two eruptions were both strong enough 63. （feel） by people living nearby.64. ， before the eruption on 22 May 2021， even the sensitive monitoring stations near the volcano didn’t notice clear warning 65. （sign） of lava on the move underground.
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，上周六下午你校举行了消防逃生演练（fire drill）。请你就这次演练给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.消防讲座；
2.逃生演练；
3.你的评价。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
A Fire Drill in Our School
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Caught in a flood
Mary and her parents were downstairs in the living room.Mary was looking through the windows at the endless rain outside.It had been raining non-stop for three days.She had never seen a storm this bad.It was making her nervous.The wind roared， and the rain beat on the roof and windows.Dad was listening to a weather report on the radio， while Mum was putting their important documents and disaster supplies into a bag.
“Mum， Dad，” said Mary suddenly， “I think we should leave here right away！”
“No，” said Dad.“It’s too late！ The radio says the city has already been flooded.”
“We can drive our car through the floodwater！ Let’s just leave！ I’m really scared！” cried Mary.“We can’t do that， honey，” explained Mum， “otherwise the moving water could wash the car away！”
Mary walked to the door.She was curious to see how much water there was outside.
“Don’t open the door！” shouted Mum and Dad at the same time.“The water may flood in！”
Dad moved the dinner table against the door， in case the floodwater forced the door open.Mum waved to Mary to sit on the sofa.“Mary， don’t worry.Everything’s going to be OK，” she said softly， trying her best to comfort Mary.Her voice was calm， but Mary could tell she was worried too.
Without saying a single word， Dad walked to the sofa， sat down and hugged his wife and daughter.The sudden silence in the house seemed to make the wind and rain more frightening outside.What could they do？
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
After a brief discussion， Mum and Dad made a decision.
Finally， the rain stopped.
9 / 9单元质量检测（一） Knowing me， knowing you
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Who do the speakers wait for？（ ）
A.Nobody. B.Jason. C.Tom.
2.What is the woman going to do finally？（ ）
A.Call for service. B.Ask John for help. C.Repair the machine.
3.What is the man doing？（ ）
A.Buying fruit. B.Packaging apples. C.Weighing apples.
4.What does Jaden mean？（ ）
A.He dislikes travelling. B.He has to save money. C.He can’t afford the trip.
5.What are the speakers talking about？（ ）
A.A life story. B.A newspaper. C.An advertisement.
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.What was Jason doing in the daytime on the most unforgettable day？（ ）
A.Staying at home. B.Chatting with neighbours. C.Having classes at school.
7.Why did Jason’s neighbours come to his home？（ ）
A.To visit his parents.
B.To tell the news to his brother.
C.To express their congratulations.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does Susan do these days？（ ）
A.Play with Jack. B.Work in the park. C.Read in the library.
9.What is the woman going to do next？（ ）
A.Go to the park. B.Go to see an exhibition. C.Chat with the man at home.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does Jim plan to do tonight at first？（ ）
A.Cook at home. B.Watch TV at home. C.Go to the cinema alone.
11.What kind of movie will the speakers watch？（ ）
A.A comedy. B.A horror movie. C.An action movie.
12.How will the speakers probably get to the cinema？（ ）
A.By subway. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What will Ted prepare for his mother’s birthday？（ ）
A.A picture. B.A book. C.A handbag.
14.Why did Ted’s father go to New York City？（ ）
A.To attend a meeting. B.To prepare a surprise. C.To celebrate his wife’s birthday.
15.When is Ted’s mum’s birthday？（ ）
A.This Friday. B.This Saturday. C.This Sunday.
16.What will Ted’s grandma do next？（ ）
A.Go to sleep. B.Read a magazine. C.Call the man’s father.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What does the boy’s family think of him at first？（ ）
A.Kind. B.Boring. C.Bad-looking.
18.What does the boy enjoy doing？（ ）
A.Inventing new things. B.Playing with other kids. C.Observing stars.
19.What does the boy learn at last？（ ）
A.To accept himself. B.To respect his family. C.To develop some interests.
20.Who is probably telling the story？（ ）
A.A teacher. B.A student. C.A radio host.
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
Three Books for a More Honest View of Parents
Nowadays， it seems there are two ways to write about parenthood. I am heartily sick of both. This year I’ve decided to hug books that are inspiring and honest， yet do not avoid the pleasures of parenthood.
Life Among the Savages Shirley Jackson price：$15
Shirley Jackson， author of one of the most amazingly sinister novels of all time and of the short story The Lottery， also wrote two charming novels about raising her four children in an old farmhouse in rural Vermont. In Life Among the Savages， Jackson’s humor is as thrilling as her horror， and her children seem never to inspire in her anything worse than fond exasperation （恼怒）.
A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You Amy Bloom price：$13.95
A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You contains one of the most absolute expressions of a mother’s love in fiction. Much of it takes place in the waiting room of a gender-reassignment surgeon. It’s about a woman who is determined to be the mother that her child needs her to be. In this collection ordinary women rise to the occasion demanded by motherhood. They make mistakes but they generally succeed in making up for them.
Family Man Calvin Trillin price：$18
In his memoir （回忆录） Family Man， Calvin Trillin writes with humor about his wife and daughters. He gives what I think is the single most useful piece of parenting advice “Getting advice on the best way to bring up children is like getting advice on the best way to breathe sooner or later you’re probably going to forget it and go back to your regular old in-and-out.” Trillin gives the impression of being the best kind of husband.
21.Which book tells a story of raising children in the countryside？（ ）
A.The Lottery. B.Family Man.
C.Life Among the Savages. D.A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.
22.What is Calvin Trillin’s Family Man all about？（ ）
A.A humorous mother. B.An operation.
C.Offering advice. D.Being a kind husband.
23.What do the three books have in common？（ ）
A.They share a theme. B.They target the same audience.
C.They were written by the same author. D.They were published in the same year.
B
When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade， she came to me with a problem. “Marcy hates me！” she cried “Because Kathy is my friend， too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else’s. You talk to Marcy. You tell her that I want to be her friend， but I can have other friends， too！”
Oh！ I looked at her for a few moments， wondering how I got into this mess （困境）， when suddenly an idea came to me.
Picking up two baskets from the living room， I explained， “When everyone is born， he or she has a little basket.This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow，so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born， there were too many things you couldn’t do for yourself. I did everything you couldn’t do on your own.”
She nodded.
“Well， as you grew older and began to do some things on your own， I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes， that went in your basket.”
She said softly， “I can tie my own shoes.”
“Right. As you grow older， there will be more and more things you must do on your own.” As I spoke， I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her. “You will finally carry your own basket with things only you can do.”
She looked up at me and said， “I understand. There are some things that I have to do by myself because they are in my basket.”
24.What did the author feel when she heard her daughter’s problem？（ ）
A.Angry. B.Happy.
C.Proud. D.Helpless.
25.What was Sara’s problem？（ ）
A.She didn’t have a basket. B.She couldn’t deal with her friendship.
C.She didn’t want her own basket. D.Her mother was too hard on her.
26.What did the baskets in the passage refer to？（ ）
A.The gifts given by God when everyone is born.
B.Something that people use to keep vegetables.
C.The growing abilities as you grow up.
D.The friendship that needs repairing.
27.What can we infer from the passage？（ ）
A.Sara would talk to Marcy herself.
B.Sara wouldn’t make friends with Kathy.
C.Sara was too young to deal with anything.
D.Sara managed to persuade her mother to help her.
C
Young adults often have a lot to learn in school. However， occasionally， the life skills needed for them to become successful outside of school aren’t learned. This may be why the years after high school can sometimes be the most uneasy and tense times for young adults.
Some may say that life skills are to be taught by their parents rather than school， but that’s not exactly true. Some students don’t have a parent figure to teach them the necessary knowledge needed. As a result， they rely on school to provide them with those. This is why related courses should be set up in high schools.
Over the course of history， students generally go to an educational institution of some sort to find themselves spending their entire time learning math and science， instead of what is required for real world — communication， which is through behaviors and manners. Manners are important when having a conversation with family， friends， teachers perhaps or even employers.High schools should find a way to teach manners as a way for students to have respect and be open-minded when it comes to other individuals.
In addition， how to deal with finances is one of the major life skills for students. For people， especially young people， to live in today’s financial environment， knowledge of personal finance is a must. For example， schools educating students about building credit scores and keeping up with a credit card is helpful. However， educational institutions do not spend a good amount of time talking about the topic of money managing： paying taxes， mortgage， bills， insurance， etc. It is time to extend financial knowledge by making personal finance a required course at high schools and universities.
With the essential instructions of communication and financial management provided to the young adults， they will be more successful in their future lives.
28.What does the underlined word “those” in Paragraph 2 refer to？（ ）
A.Life skills. B.Parent figures.
C.Subject courses. D.Adult experiences.
29.What does the author advise schools to teach students？（ ）
A.Skills of making money. B.The communication ability.
C.The history of their country. D.Ways to study math and science.
30.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4？（ ）
A.It is easy to survive in today’s financial environment.
B.Most of the students don’t need to build credit scores.
C.Students are lacking in instructions of financial management.
D.Educational institutions spend much time on money managing.
31.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.What Have Students Learned in School？
B.Why Should Parents Teach Kids Life Skills？
C.How Can Students Behave Well in Daily Life？
D.Why Should Life Skills Be Taught in School？
D
Who needs friends？ According to most psychologists， we all do， especially nowadays when so many other aspects of modern life are changing. It seems that having friends keeps us both healthy and happy.
The number of TV series about groups of friends shows just how important friendship is to us. Psychologist Dorothy Rowe says that many of us now turn to our friends， instead of our families， for advice and comfort. One woman named Rebecca she interviewed even told her that if she had got to choose between her husband and her friend， she would choose her friend.
Since our friends mean so much to us， it is not surprising that the happiest marriages are also friendships. “Once the romantic stage of a relationship has passed， it is friendship that holds people together，” says Rowe. “If the couple do not make some changes， they will either get tired of each other and break up or stay together and look for friendship with others.”
For men， friendship is usually based on doing things together rather than the private conversations that are typical of women friends. Men share time and activities like building a business or playing football together， but they don’t often share their feelings. Although many women find their relationship with a husband or boyfriend is not enough， many men say that their partner is their best friend. Even women who are very happily married are likely to become very unhappy without a close friend and can even find the break-up of a close friendship as painful as the end of a marriage.
Lasting friendships can provide a lot of the same support that families provided in the past， but the perfect situation is to have your family there for you as well. Friendships and family relationships can both change， but a friend will not consider you when making really important decisions in the same way that a family member will.
32.The example of Rebecca in Paragraph 2 shows that some people think .（ ）
A.one friend is more than enough
B.friends are just like their family
C.friends matter more than family
D.friends make them more comfortable
33.What can we learn from the third paragraph？（ ）
A.Couples tend to be friends in a good marriage.
B.Couples will have new friendship after they get married.
C.Friendship helps couples build healthy relationships.
D.Friendship holds couples together when love has passed.
34.What is the main difference between men’s and women’s friendship？（ ）
A.Women often do things together with friends.
B.Men seldom talk to their friends about their feelings.
C.Women often talk about business with friends.
D.Men often talk to their friends about work and family.
35.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Friendship cannot replace family relationships.
B.Friendship can last longer than family relationships.
C.Friendship and family relationships are both changeable.
D.Family members help you make better decisions than friends do.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Raising teenagers can be both difficult and rewarding.They are becoming young adults.Almost all teenagers will have some behavioral outbursts （爆发） with their families during this period of life.36.（ ） Here are some ideas that may create positive experiences for teens and parents.
Have meals together.Mealtime is when we check in with each other.37.（ ） Eating meals together offers a way for parents and kids to share what is on their minds.It brings families closer by creating trust and understanding to help guide children through the challenges of the teen years.
38.（ ） As teens develop their own sense of independence， it gets harder to find time to talk.Talk in the car together， when doing dishes together， or any time you have a chance.Remember that no matter how big their problems seem， what most teens want is love and support.Help them connect with their families and communities.During these years， help teens learn that their words and actions matter.39.（ ） Others may find connection through spiritual communities or from having more responsibilities at home.Connecting with families and communities also helps keep teens safe from riskier activities.
Find time to have fun together！ What do you both enjoy？Playing chess？Going to the ballet？Volunteering in your community？Take time to have fun and enjoy each other’s company.No one wants the attention of people they love to be focused only on what not to do.This is true for teenagers， too.40.（ ）
A.Talk with your teen.
B.Never try to control your child.
C.Parents have a role in keeping their teens safe.
D.Relaxing together helps them feel loved and valued.
E.This can be hard to do with busy schedules， but it is important.
F.Some teens learn this by playing in music bands or team sports.
G.But strong relationships can help teens and their parents through hard times.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid.He plays tennis and 41 the state tournament every year.Marcus’s neighbour， Conrad， is also 42 to compete， but he has rheumatoid arthritis （类风湿性关节炎）.Although it pains him just to walk， he 43 painful days at school walking to the sports field.He loves watching his school compete so he doesn’t 44 a game.
Marcus has known Conrad since primary school.They’ve always been 45 .He sees Conrad in pain and his 46 at not being able to play sports.So， every day after school， Marcus 47 his classmates to go to Conrad’s for a moment of discussion about the game competition.The discussion is as 48 as a real high school game， which makes Conrad forget the hurt.
Finally， the doctors found a new 49 to reduce the pain.Conrad walks without much pain， and then begins running， but he still has to learn the 50 of running.After a childhood of walking carefully and taking 51 steps， Conrad has to train his walking like a kid again and stay in shape.He pushes himself every day，building his lungs and doing leg lifts repeatedly for his leg 52 .He knows what pain feels like， but running for Conrad is no longer 53 .
To Conrad’s delight， he gets a chance to join the cross country team.Conrad doesn’t win， not once， but Marcus is there， 54 for him who always finishes in the middle of the competitors， breathing in wind and waving his hands 55 .
41.A.gives up B.competes in
C.hears of D.breaks through
42.A.able B.lucky
C.eager D.calm
43.A.bears B.counts
C.forgets D.escapes
44.A.accept B.enjoy
C.lose D.miss
45.A.strangers B.enemies
C.friends D.teachers
46.A.surprise B.sadness
C.impatience D.tiredness
47.A.promises B.asks
C.drives D.forces
48.A.long B.noisy
C.boring D.interesting
49.A.treatment B.excuse
C.period D.topic
50.A.goal B.style
C.speed D.skill
51.A.suitable B.serious
C.small D.comfortable
52.A.strength B.show
C.shape D.advantage
53.A.relaxing B.beneficial
C.painful D.meaningful
54.A.queuing B.arguing
C.running D.cheering
55.A.excitedly B.curiously
C.anxiously D.actively
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
My wife and I moved to a small town along the coast.Our three-bedroom， two-bath home can 56. （comfortable） accommodate a total of about eight people， us 57. （include）.
Here is the problem： We have some close friends who occasionally come to visit.On one previous visit， they announced at dinner that a close friend of 58. （they） would be “dropping by” the following day.
The next day， their friend showed up with her two children， her older sister and her dog.It was obvious 59. they intended to stay with us， because they dragged in pillows from their car.
My wife welcomed them with open arms.We then set about 60. （try） to find space for them， many of whom slept on the floor or the sofa.This brought 61. number of people from 7 to 11， plus an additional dog.
When everyone left 62. the end of the three-day holiday， my wife and I had a long discussion about what 63. （happen） and what we would do about it.We agreed that our friends took advantage of us， and we decided 64. （change） the visiting rules.
As a result， our friends’ visits are less frequent， which makes my wife 65. （happy）.She wants to throw the new rules out.I totally disagree.What is the way out？
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，最近与好朋友Mike吵架了，现在给外教Mr Green写封邮件请求帮助。邮件内容包含：
1.吵架的原因；
2.吵架后的心情；
3.请求Mr Green给出解决办法。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mr Green，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours， she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand （货摊） for a while， watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However， with no money in hand， she gave a sigh and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked， “Hey， girl， you want to have the noodles？”
“Oh， yes， but I don’t have money on me，” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today，” said the man， “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles， whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating， Jenny cried silently.
“What is it？” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing. Actually， I was just touched by your kindness！” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles， while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger！”
Hearing the words， the seller smiled， “Girl， do you really think so？ I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you？ Have you expressed your gratitude to her？”
Jenny sat there， speechless and numb with shock： she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that？ A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me？”
On the way home， Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Nearing the doorway， Jenny took a deep breath.
At that time， her mother came back and touched her hair gently， which called her mind back.
10 / 10单元质量检测（二） Making a difference
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What happened to the man？（ ）
A.He was locked out. B.He missed the train. C.He lost his keys.
2.Where are the speakers？（ ）
A.At a gym. B.At a restaurant. C.At a cinema.
3.What does the woman dislike about her trip？（ ）
A.The weather. B.The traffic. C.The scenery.
4.When will the conference begin？（ ）
A.At 7：30. B.At 8：30. C.At 9：00.
5.What are the speakers talking about？（ ）
A.A job position. B.A fellow worker. C.A new office.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.How long does it take to get to Washington by train？（ ）
A.An hour. B.One and a half hours. C.Two hours.
7.How much is the ticket to Washington？（ ）
A.$30. B.$40. C.$45.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What seems to be the man’s problem？（ ）
A.He doesn’t sleep well. B.He has no more pills. C.He can’t focus properly.
9.What is the man advised to do？（ ）
A.Stay home from work. B.Have a check-up. C.Stop feeling anxious.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Who reached the top of Mount Qomolangma？（ ）
A.Ellen. B.Jonathan. C.Heather.
11.How long did the man spend on his adventure travel？（ ）
A.96 days. B.Four months. C.One year.
12.What does the woman think about doing in the future？（ ）
A.Walking through a national park.
B.Cycling along a country road.
C.Camping out in the mountains.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is Julian doing？（ ）
A.Planning her budget.
B.Conducting an interview.
C.Giving advice on studies.
14.Which costs Matt most each month？（ ）
A.Food. B.Clothes. C.Books.
15.How much does Matt spend on sports a month？（ ）
A.About 15. B.About 30. C.About 50.
16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Strangers. B.Schoolmates. C.Co-workers.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What was the previous world basketball marathon record？（ ）
A.84 hours. B.90 hours. C.96 hours.
18.When did those players begin their basketball marathon？（ ）
A.9：00 in the morning. B.2：00 in the afternoon. C.6：00 in the evening.
19.What happened to those players on the first night？（ ）
A.They had mental illness.
B.They could hardly fall asleep.
C.They suffered from much pain.
20.How did those players look in the last few minutes？（ ）
A.Energetic. B.Upset. C.Tired.
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
There are plenty of things that students can do to enrich their lives. Perhaps the most valuable is volunteering. Below you can find a list of projects you can join.
The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka
Duration （持续时间）： 1 week
Price： ￡891
Age： 16＋
Details： Live in a village near a national park in Sri Lanka；
Observe wild elephants in their natural habitat；
Meet people from around the world.
The Volunteer Project in Greece
Duration： 2 weeks
Price： ￡619
Age： 18＋
Details： Help to protect endangered sea turtle populations in Greece；
Learn sea turtle monitoring techniques （监视技术）；
Explore the lovely beaches during your free time.
The Volunteer Project in Portugal
Duration： 2 weeks
Price： ￡459
Age： 18＋
Details： Help to support wolf protection and learn about the endangered Iberian wolf；
Work alongside a team of professionals and meet new people；
Explore Portugal’s amazing tourist and cultural sights during your free time.
The Volunteer Project in Iceland
Duration： 2 weeks
Price： ￡575
Age： 18－60 years
Details： Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air；
Live and work in the wonderful southern part of Iceland；
Take part in the recovery of Iceland’s ecology （生态）.
21.Which of the four projects has the shortest duration？（ ）
A.The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka. B.The Volunteer Project in Greece.
C.The Volunteer Project in Portugal. D.The Volunteer Project in Iceland.
22.How much does it cost to join The Volunteer Project in Portugal？（ ）
A.￡891. B.￡619.
C.￡459. D.￡575.
23.What can volunteers do in Iceland？（ ）
A.Reintroduce Iberian wolves into the wild. B.Master sea turtle monitoring techniques.
C.Watch wild elephants. D.Help to plant trees.
B
When I was 12 years old， I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life.I was a total outsider， bullied （欺凌） at school.I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14， I turned my problem into a passion for helping others.The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.The more positive energy I shared， the more kindness and appreciation I received.I realised that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people， specifically teenagers， and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then.I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books.The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life.One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home， I made a choice to take the optimistic， positive road in the next steps of my journey.My dream career， one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved， is what I am doing now.I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most.Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life.You never know what someone else is going through.But by practicing daily kindness， you become an architect of positive change.
24.What was the author’s life like when he was 12？（ ）
A.Boring. B.Peaceful.
C.Unhappy. D.Meaningful.
25.How did the volunteer work benefit the author？（ ）
A.It made him popular in his town.
B.It helped him find the meaning of life.
C.It helped him understand others’ lives better.
D.It helped to shape his dream career.
26.Why did the author choose writing as his job？（ ）
A.He was inspired by his teacher. B.He could pass positive energy to readers.
C.He wanted to share his school experiences. D.He found he had a talent for writing.
27.What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Say “no” to bullies bravely. B.Make positive changes in their lives.
C.Treat others with kindness in daily life. D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings.
C
In 1970， psychologist Walter Mischel famously placed a cookie in front of each of a group of children and gave them a choice： they could eat the cookie immediately， or they could wait until he returned and then be rewarded with a second.If they didn’t wait， however， they’d be allowed to eat only the first one.Not surprisingly， once he left the room， many children ate their cookies almost immediately.A few， though， resisted eating the first cookie long enough to receive the second.Mischel termed these children high-delay children.
Interestingly， the children who were best able to delay gratification （满足） later did better in school and had fewer behavioural problems than the children who could only resist eating the cookie for a few minutes — and， further， ended up on average with SAT scores that were 210 points higher.As adults， the high-delay children completed college at higher rates than the other children and then went on to earn higher incomes.In contrast， the children who had the most trouble delaying gratification had higher rates of incarceration （监禁） as adults and were more likely to struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
All suggests that the ability to delay gratification — that is， desire control — may be one of the most important skills to learn to have a satisfying and successful life.The question is： how do we learn it？
The answer may lie in the strategies Mischel’s high-delay children used.Rather than resist the urge to eat the cookie， these children distracted （转移） themselves from the urge itself.They played with toys in the room， sang songs to themselves， and looked everywhere but at the cookie.In short， they did everything they could to put the cookie out of their minds.
28. What should the children do to get a second cookie？（ ）
A.They should leave later. B.They should wait longer.
C.They should arrive earlier. D.They should study harder.
29.What’s the second paragraph mainly about？（ ）
A.How to be high-delay children. B.How high-delay children succeed.
C.The problems with low-delay children. D.The advantages of high-delay children.
30.Why did Walter Mischel give each of the children a cookie？（ ）
A.To educate them. B.To do a research.
C.To entertain them. D.To conduct a survey.
31.What should we do to delay gratification according to the author？（ ）
A.Set another new goal. B.Try to control the desire.
C.Give up what you want completely. D.Forget what attracts you temporarily.
D
A study by researchers at Nanyang Technological University， Singapore （NTU Singapore） has shown that the use of cool paint coatings in cities can help people feel up to 1.5 degrees Celsius cooler， making the urban area more comfortable for work and play.
Cool paint coatings contain additives that reflect the sun’s heat to reduce surface heat. They have been used as one way to cool down the city area and mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect， a phenomenon in which urban areas experience warmer temperatures than their outlying surroundings.
To date， most studies of cool paint coatings have been tested in some models， and understanding of its application in real-life context is limited.
Now， NTU researchers have conducted a first of its kind practical study. The team coated the roofs， walls， and roads in Singapore and found that by comparison with an uncoated area， the coated environment was up to two degrees Celsius cooler in the afternoon， with people heat comfort level improving by up to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Lead author Dr Kumar Donthu， who completed the work as a research fellow at Energy Research Institute， said， “Our study provides evidence that cool paint coatings reduce heat build-up and cool the urban environment. This is a small solution for cooling that has an immediate effect， compared to other choices. Moreover， by reducing the amount of heat absorbed in buildings， we also reduce indoor air-conditioning energy consumption （消耗）. Findings from the study are not just for cities in Singapore where it is hot all year round， but for other urban areas around the world too.”
The study， published in Sustainable Cities and Society in March， supports the NTU 2025 strategic plan， which seeks to deal with human’s great challenges on sustainability （持续性） and speed up research discoveries that reduce human impact on the environment.
32.What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Reduce. B.Form.
C.Avoid. D.Explain.
33.What do NTU researchers focus on at present？（ ）
A.Coating experiments in laboratories. B.Changes of temperature comfort level.
C.Real-world testing of cool paint coatings. D.Coating materials in various environments.
34.What can be inferred about the use of cool paint coatings according to Dr Kumar Donthu？（ ）
A.It’s simple but workable. B.It’s effective but short-sighted.
C.It’s wide-ranging but demanding. D.It’s environmentally friendly but expensive.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text？（ ）
A.NTU Study： Urban Heat Island Effect B.Cooling Cities： NTU’s Paint Solution
C.Big Challenge： Urban Heat Reduction D.Cool Paint： The Key to Urban Comfort
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out at the library instead of buying them.36.（ ） Here are four surprising ways the library can help you save money.
·Reserve free tickets to local attractions. In the libraries of some places， you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in the city or town. The Nashville Public Library， for example， offers free passes to the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.37.（ ）
·Get free help with homework. Your library card may offer you free online help from expert tutors （导师）， who offer live one-on-one homework help for students. It’s a sweet deal.38.（ ） If you need to research something， they can identify relevant （紧密相关的） books or order them from other branches for you.
·Take free fitness and hobby classes.39.（ ） Queens Public Library in New York offers workout classes ranging from yoga to tai chi， saving potentially hundreds of dollars in monthly class fees at a fitness studio. Libraries can also help you find a new hobby. You can join a knitting club， learn photography or take a class with a naturalist.
·40.（ ） In addition to entertainment， many libraries offer programs to support the community. People who need help finding a job can take computer courses and get assistance with applications and interviews. Some people can take English as a Second Language （ESL） classes and some other classes to prepare themselves for their citizenship exam.
A.Use free social services.
B.Attend free concerts and performances.
C.Librarians can help with school projects too.
D.So have you learned how to check books out in different libraries？
E.But do you know that libraries can help you save on other things too？
F.Some libraries often offer free classes you’d pay money for elsewhere.
G.And library card holders in California can gain free entry to some state parks.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Our son， Andrew， was always very active and loved playing sports.When he turned 10， I noticed he couldn’t run like he 41 .I took him to the doctor but she could not find anything physically 42 .
Since then， we began a seven-year 43 for answers.We saw 13 different doctors， but were still left without 44 .At the same time， Andrew’s situation was getting 45 .He had to 46 the idea of ever playing sports again.Attending high school was even a 47 for him.
One day， we were referred to Dr Delgado， a neurologist （神经学家）， who gave Andrew a few different tests.
A week later， we 48 waited in the exam room， praying for an answer.Dr Delgado walked in and said he 49 what was going on with Andrew — I could hardly 50 those words！ Andrew had a rare neurological disorder that could be easily 51 .Andrew took his first pill that Friday and within 24 hours he was able to stand， walk and run like he had been able to eight years ago.He went to 52 the next Monday — no one could believe the miraculous （不可思议的） 53 in Andrew！
Because of everything Dr Delgado did for Andrew， I began volunteering in his clinic.I like to share Andrew’s 54 with the patients， telling them they are in an 55 place and are seeing the best doctor in the world.
41.A.used to B.seemed to
C.had to D.happened to
42.A.remarkable B.unique
C.normal D.wrong
43.A.preparation B.search
C.test D.explanation
44.A.reward B.comments
C.answers D.apology
45.A.easier B.better
C.faster D.worse
46.A.put up B.take up
C.pick up D.give up
47.A.failure B.puzzle
C.struggle D.danger
48.A.carefully B.nervously
C.happily D.sadly
49.A.knew B.wondered
C.guessed D.heard
50.A.imagine B.realize
C.believe D.admit
51.A.treated B.prevented
C.caught D.detected
52.A.hospital B.school
C.community D.station
53.A.identity B.energy
C.change D.solution
54.A.story B.surprise
C.achievements D.adventures
55.A.amusing B.interesting
C.exciting D.amazing
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It was Mother’s Day morning last year.My five-year-old son， Tenyson， and I 56. （leave） the supermarket after shopping when an old woman fainted， fell over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground.Her husband was with her， but the woman was 57. （serious） hurt and shaking with pain.
At the front of the supermarket， a charity group was selling flowers 58. （raise） funds.Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower.“It will make 59. （she） feel better，” he said.I was amazed that he’d come up 60. such a sweet idea.So we went to the flower seller to buy a flower for the lady.
By now rescuers and physicians had arrived， and were attending the 61. （injure） woman.As we walked up to her， my son became frightened by all the blood and medical 62. （equip）.He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband 63. told him，“My son was very upset about your wife and bought her this flower to cheer her up.”
The old man was moved and said， “Thank you so much.You have a good son.Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
The man then gave his wife the flower， 64. （tell） her whom it was from.65. badly hurt， the old lady looked up at Tenyson with thanks in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
每年的3月22日是“世界水日（World Water Day）”，上周日你校学生会组织学生在市中心开展志愿宣传活动。假定你是李华，请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容（时间、 地点等）；
3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按照如下格式作答。
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small Chinese village， a young girl named Mei lived with a deep love for painting. Her artworks， filled with lively colours， caught the beauty of her surroundings. Despite her talent， Mei often battled with self-doubt. She wondered if her skills were truly excellent or if she was just fortunate.
One day， Mei heard about a painting contest in the town called the “Sunlit Art Challenge”. Determined to prove herself and remove the doubts， Mei quickly signed up for it. The contest stirred a mix of excitement and nervousness in her. Mei spent countless hours perfecting her painting technique， pouring her heart and soul into her works.
For the contest， Mei painted a beautiful sunrise over the sea. The sun just started to rise above the horizon， its bright light beginning to shine over the ocean. The sun’s rays looked like golden light， spreading across the water and making it shine like a giant mirror. As the sun rose higher， it looked like a bright ball of fire， warming the sea and making the waves shine brightly. The sky changed colours too， from a soft blue to bright oranges， pinks and reds. It was like watching the day begin right there on her canvas （画布）. Mei’s painting captured the peaceful yet lively scene of the sun’s first rays touching the vast ocean， symbolizing hope.
On the day of the contest， the village square was filled with excitement. Artists from near and far displayed their works. Mei set up her painting， feeling both proud and anxious. As the judges evaluated Mei’s painting， her heart raced with nervousness. Since their expressions were hard to read， Mei felt like her doubts were right， that she wasn’t as good as she hoped.
When the host started to announce the winners， Mei listened with hope and curiosity. But sadly her name wasn’t called. Disappointment washed over her， and she forced a smile， applauding the winners. After the contest， Mei felt disheartened. She thought her painting had failed to impress anyone， and she lost her motivation to lift her brush. At that time， Mr Zhang， a villager， approached Mei.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved him.
Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest in painting.
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单元质量检测（一） Knowing me， knowing you
第一部分
1－5 CBACB 6－10 CCCAB
11－15 CACAA 16－20 ACAAC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Linda， has everybody arrived？
W：Jason and Tom haven’t arrived yet.
M：Oh， Jason is in the restroom now.
W：OK， everyone is here except Tom. Let’s just wait for him.
（Text 2）
W：The machine doesn’t work again. I’ll call for service.
M：It’s unnecessary. John knows how to repair it. He used to be a repairman.
W：Great. I’ll tell him about the problem.
（Text 3）
M：These apples look nice. How much are they？
W：A small bag is three dollars and a large one is eight dollars.
M：Can I buy just two apples？
W：Certainly. But I need to weigh them.
（Text 4）
W：Jaden， I’d like to take a trip to China during the summer vacation. Do you want to come along？
M：I really want to， but you know， a trip to China can be very costly.
（Text 5）
W：Why do you like reading this newspaper？
M：Well， I can learn what happened locally. Also there are life stories about local people.
W：Don’t you read the ads？ They can be helpful.
M：Not for me！
（Text 6）
W：Jason， what’s the most unforgettable day in your life？
M：Well， it must be the day when I knew my older brother was admitted to a key university.
W：Wow， that was good news.
M：Yes. I remember clearly that when I reached home from school in the evening， many neighbours were at my house to congratulate us and praise my brother for his hard work. My whole family all felt very excited.
W：I see. I guess your brother must be a hard-working guy.
M：Yes. I’m very proud of him.
（Text 7）
M：Hi， Susan. How is everything？
W：Nothing special. I’m just reading in the library every day.
M：You know， all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You should do something for fun to relax this afternoon. Would you like to go to an art exhibition？
W：I’d rather not. I just want to chat with you.
M：Then what about going to the park？ We can chat as we enjoy the warm sunshine.
W：Good idea. It’s a lovely day after all.
（Text 8）
W：Jim， what do you want to do tonight？
M：I plan to stay at home and watch TV.
W：How about going to the cinema？ There’s a great movie on now named Men in Black： International. I heard it’s well-received.
M：What kind of movie is it？ An action movie， a horror movie or a comedy？
W：The first kind.
M：Oh， it sounds good. I’ll go with you.
W：Great. By the way， how will we get there？
M：The cinema is in the city centre. It’s easy to get there by bus or by taxi.
W：That’s true， but I guess taking a subway may be the best choice to avoid the heavy traffic.
M：I couldn’t agree more.
（Text 9）
W：Ted， your mom’s birthday is around the corner.
M：Goodness me！ I’ve almost forgotten it.I haven’t prepared a present yet.
W：Really？
M：Yes，but don’t worry， Grandma.I’ve got an idea now.I think I can get a red handbag for Mom.
W：Why do you decide to buy a handbag for her？
M：I saw her reading a magazine last Sunday.She stared at the picture of that handbag for quite a while.I’m sure she’ll love it.
W：Oh， you are such a caring boy.
M：Will Dad come back in time for Mom’s birthday？
W：I don’t think so. He’s still attending a meeting in New York City.It won’t be over until this Saturday.But your mother’s birthday is right on this Friday.
M：I’m afraid Mom will be disappointed.
W：But I believe your father has already prepared a surprise for her.OK.It’s late.Time to go to bed.
M：OK， good night.
（Text 10）
M：Good evening， everyone. Tonight I’ll recommend a children’s book called Hiznobyuti.The book was written by Claude Ponti.It is about a boy named Hiznobyuti.He is not good-looking.His parents and brothers and sisters always say， “He’s no beauty！”They say it so often that Hiznobyuti thinks it is his name.Wherever he goes， only embarrassment and shame await him. Later， Hiznobyuti hides himself away， working on his inventions， until one day he receives a message from the stars. After a fight with his family， Hiznobyuti decides to run away. During a beautiful adventure， he learns the secrets of the universe： how to communicate with trees and birds， how to wake up the sun， and how to see himself for who he truly is！ When he returns from his journey， Hiznobyuti’s family apologises for not understanding him. The book costs $16.79.It is suitable for children aged from 5 to 9. Altogether there are 35 pages. That’s all for tonight’s program. Thank you for your listening.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三本关于父母之道的书籍。
21.C 细节理解题。根据Life Among the Savages部分中的Shirley Jackson， author of ...in rural Vermont.可知， Life Among the Savages讲述了雪莉·杰克逊在乡下抚养孩子的故事。
22.C 细节理解题。根据Family Man部分的第二句可知，卡尔文·特里林的Family Man提供了育儿建议。
23.A 细节理解题。通读全文可知，这三本书无论是关于在乡下抚养孩子，还是关于母亲坚定不移的爱，还是关于家庭生活的幽默思考，都以家人和亲人关系作为共同的主题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的女儿在处理和朋友之间的关系时遇到了一个棘手的问题，作者用一种开导的方法鼓励女儿去自己解决自己的问题。
24.D 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，对于女儿的哭诉，作者一时不知道怎么办，感到无能为力。由此可推知，当作者听到女儿的问题时，她是感到无助的。
25.B 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，Sara遇到的问题是Marcy讨厌她，因为Marcy只想要Sara做她一个人的朋友，即Sara遇到的问题是不能合理地处理友谊（问题）。
26.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，作者把一个孩子能独立做的事比喻成可放在篮子的东西。随着孩子的长大，自己能独立做的事就越来越多，篮子就越来越大。由此可推知，文章中提到的篮子指的是随着你的成长而增长的能力。
27.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Sara在作者的开导下决定自己解决自己的问题。由此可推知，Sara可能会亲自和Marcy谈话。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学校向学生传授生活技能的必要性，学校应向年轻人提供沟通和财务管理的基本指导，使他们在未来的生活中获得更大的成功。
28.A 代词指代题。根据第二段第一、二句可知，有些人认为生活技能应该由父母而不是学校教授，但有些学生不能得到家长的教育。因此画线词所在句表示他们便会习惯性地依赖学校向他们传授那些生活技能。those指代上文提到的life skills。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段和最后一段内容可知，作者认为学校应该找到一种方法来教授礼仪，因为在现实生活中沟通能力很重要，因此作者是在建议学校教学生沟通能力。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，在财务管理方面，教育机构为学生做得并不够，现在是时候通过将个人理财作为高中和大学的必修课程来扩展金融知识了。由此可以推断出，学生缺乏财务管理方面的指导。
31.D 标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段可知，学校向学生传授生活技能是很有必要的。再由最后一段可知，生活技能主要包括沟通能力的培养和财务管理的基本指导两方面，以使学生获得更大的成功。因此D项（为什么要在学校教授生活技能？）为文章的最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了朋友的重要性。
32.C 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，许多人寻求建议和安慰时会选择朋友，而不是家人；Rebecca在选择丈夫和朋友的问题上会选择朋友。由此可推测出，有些人认为朋友比家人更重要。
33.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中Rowe说的话可推知，婚姻中夫妻两人做彼此的朋友是婚姻长久之道。
34.B 细节理解题。根据第四段前两句可知，男性的友谊基于共事，不太经常分享个人情感。
35.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知，虽然朋友能够提供家庭般的支持，但家人最好也能在身边提供支持。由此可推知，友谊不能取代家庭关系。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了牢固的亲子关系可以帮助青少年顺利度过叛逆期，并提出一些可以为青少年和父母创造积极体验的建议。
36.G 空前一句提及了青少年的“叛逆期”，他们会与家人发生一些行为上的冲突。设空处应呼应上文，继续讲述叛逆期，且提及如何度过这一时期。G项中的hard times指“叛逆期”，并提出牢固的关系可以帮助青少年和他们的父母度过困难时期，且在逻辑上与上文构成转折。
37.E 根据段落主旨句Have meals together.可知，该段的核心是“一起吃饭”，空后两句具体解释了家人一起吃饭对于青少年的重要性或者意义。E项（这在繁忙的日程中可能很难做到，但这很重要）符合语境，且E项中的This呼应上文，且but后的句子是下文的总结，与下文构成解释关系。
38.A 设空处为该段主旨句。根据空后一句可知，随着青少年独立意识的发展，找时间交谈变得越来越困难，需找机会聊天。由此可知，A项（和你的孩子谈谈）符合该段主旨。
39.F 空后一句提到了其他人的做法，其他人可能通过心灵社区或在家里承担更多的责任而找到联系。F项中Some与空后的Others相呼应，并与下文构成并列关系，且F项中的this指代上文的their words and actions matter。
40.D 本段首句提到了“共度欢乐时光”。空前两句提到了青少年也不喜欢自己所爱的人只关注不该做的事情。因此设空处应讲他们喜欢什么。D项（一起放松能让他们感受到被爱和被重视）符合语境，D项中的Relaxing together呼应本段主题，且D项解释了青少年喜欢“被爱”和“被重视”。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Conrad因病不能参加体育运动，他的朋友Marcus一直用自己的行动鼓励和帮助他。
41.B 根据下文the state tournament every year可知，此处指Marcus每年都参加州锦标赛。
42.C 根据上下文的转折关系可知，Marcus的邻居Conrad也渴望参加比赛。
43.A 根据上文he has rheumatoid arthritis （类风湿性关节炎）可知，他却忍受着疼痛，走到运动场看比赛。
44.D 根据上文He loves watching his school compete可知，他喜欢看学校打比赛，所以他不会错过比赛。
45.C 根据上文Marcus has known Conrad since primary school.可推断，他们一直都是朋友。
46.B 根据上文他渴望参加比赛可知，他不能参加体育活动是悲伤的。
47.B 根据语境可知，Marcus会让他的同学们去Conrad家讨论比赛。
48.D 根据下文which makes Conrad forget the hurt可知，讨论应该很有趣。
49.A 根据语境可知，医生应该是找到新的治疗方法来减轻Conrad的疼痛。
50.D 根据语境可知，Conrad的疼痛得以缓解，然后他开始跑步，但他仍然需要学习跑步的技巧。
51.C 根据上文可知，Conrad患有类风湿性关节炎，走路时会感到疼痛，所以应该是走小步。
52.A 根据上文doing leg lifts repeatedly可知，他这样做是为了增强腿部力量。
53.C 根据上文Conrad渴望参加运动，但是因为类风湿性关节炎不能参加体育运动，而现在可以运动了，他应该开心，所以跑步不会让他感到痛苦。
54.D Conrad一次都没有赢，但Marcus总是兴奋地挥着双手为他欢呼。根据上下文的转折关系可知，Marcus应该是为Conrad欢呼。
55.A 根据语境可知，他应该是兴奋地挥手。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的朋友们的来访打搅了作者一家的生活，于是他改变了来访规则，结果朋友们来的次数减少，这又让妻子不高兴，她想要改变规则，但作者不同意，事情陷入僵局。
fortably 考查词形转换。修饰动词accommodate应用副词作状语。故填comfortably。
57.included 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词，此处是非谓语动词，include与逻辑主语us之间是动宾关系，应用动词-ed形式，故填included。
58.theirs 考查名词所有格。根据句意可知，句中使用了双重所有格“限定词＋名词＋of＋名词所有格/名词性物主代词”，表示“……的……”，应用名词性物主代词作宾语。故填theirs。
59.that 考查名词性从句。it是形式主语，设空处为主语从句，从句句意完整，成分齐全。故填that。
60.trying 考查非谓语动词。set about doing sth开始做某事。故填trying。
61.the 考查冠词。the number of ...“……的人数”。故填the。
62.at 考查介词。at the end of“在……的结尾”。故填at。
63.had happened 考查动词的时态。 “发生”这一动作发生在“进行讨论”之前，表示“过去的过去”应用过去完成时。故填had happened。
64.to change 考查非谓语动词。decide to do sth决定做某事。故填to change。
65.unhappy 考查词形转换。设空处作使役动词make的宾语补足语，用形容词，结合句意，应用其反义词unhappy。故填unhappy。
第四部分
第一节
Dear Mr Green，
The reason why I am writing to you is that I quarreled with my good friend Mike and I need your help now.
The quarrel occurred when we were discussing whether we should go shopping last weekend. Because of the coming examination， he insisted on studying at school while I opposed strongly. After the incident， we have not chatted any more， causing me great depression. I am sincerely sorry to see things going like this and I have been feeling frustrated ever since.
I really don’t want to lose such a good friend. Could you please offer me some effective and practical advice？ Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
Nearing the doorway， Jenny took a deep breath. When she pushed the door open and entered the house， she found her mother was not in. Tired and sad， she sank down into the sofa. “Where could my mother be？” she wondered. “Was she still angry with me？” Again， the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her， she felt rather ashamed， tears rolling down her cheeks.
At that time， her mother came back and touched her hair gently， which called her mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. “Here you come！ I’ve been looking for you，” she said， fatigued but relieved. Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother’s arms. “Mum， I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” she expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this， her mother smiled， patting her back gently. It dawned on Jenny that Mum’s love was invisible and intangible， but always surrounded us.
单元质量检测（二） Making a difference
第一部分
1－5 ACBCB 6－10 BAACA
11－15 BABAC 16－20 BACBA
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Know what？ I couldn’t get back into my apartment， and had to stay at a hotel last night.
W：How did that happen？ Did you lose your keys？
M：No， I left them in the apartment. And my wife was on a business trip.
（Text 2）
M：Wow， so many choices， and so many people. So， what kind of film do you want to see？
W：It’s up to you. But nothing too violent， please.
（Text 3）
M：How was your trip to London？
W：It was fantastic. I visited a lot of places： museums and royal palaces. And the weather was fine. Horrible traffic， though.
（Text 4）
W：How much time do we have before the conference？ We don’t have to hurry， do we？
M：Don’t worry. It’s 7：30 now. We still have an hour and a half. It takes only thirty minutes to get there.
（Text 5）
M：Hey！ Did you see Ann in the office this morning？
W：Yes， but why did she have such a long face？
M：I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted.
（Text 6）
W：What time is the next train to Washington？
M：That’s 9：15 on track 14.
W：When does it get there？
M：It’s scheduled to arrive at 10：45.
W：How much is the ticket for it？
M：It’s $30.
（Text 7）
M：What about the problems I’ve been having？
W：Not serious. Take some medicine and you will get a better night’s sleep.
M：Thank you. How should I take the medicine？
W：Take one pill about thirty minutes before you go to bed.
M：How long should I take them？
W：Thirty days.
M：Is there anything else I can do？
W：Don’t worry so much about things at work.
M：Should I stay home from work？
W：No， it’s not necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Heather！ Can I sit here？
W：Yeah， sure， Jonathan. How’s your day？
M：Good. Say， are you planning your summer travels？
W：Well ... not yet. I was just reading a story about this woman， Ellen Wilson， who climbed up Mount Qomolangma.
M：Yeah， I read that， too. A rather extraordinary experience， isn’t it？ 96 days. She is actually a graduate of our college， the class of 2012.
W：Oh， really？ So， Jonathan， what amazing thing have you done？
M：Well ... I just went cycling across South America.
W：You didn’t！
M：I did. Just last year before I entered the graduate school. It was such a brilliant time. Four months on the road enjoying wonderful scenery in the country， in towns and in cities all along the way. I got a bit tired， though.
W：Sounds great！ Hmm ... maybe I should think seriously about my big life adventure， like taking a long walk across a national park.
M：Wow！ Let me know if you need someone to go with you.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Matt！ May I ask you a few questions？
M：Certainly， Julian！ What do you want to know？
W：I’m doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school. I’m writing a paper for my Social Studies course.
M：That sounds interesting.
W：To begin with， how much money do you get from your parents a month？
M：I get about 500 dollars.
W：How do you spend your money？
M：I spend about 300 dollars on food. You know how I like to eat.
W：Yes. What about the rest of the money？
M：Well， I spend on shows， about 30 dollars a month. Games， er ... for rental of the tennis court and balls， about 50 dollars. I do spend some on things like reading material. And the rest I save.
W：What about clothes？
M：My mother buys them for me.
W：Thanks a lot， Matt！
M：You’re welcome.
（Text 10）
W：A group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and add 6 hours to the record. Each team had 9 players， with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest， they were too excited to fall asleep at once. After sleeping for a short time， they had to play again. On the second night， they fell asleep as soon as they stopped. Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands， but the only serious problem was the mental one. Each boy was thinking： Why am I doing this？ How can I play any longer？ After the third night， the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours， the players got better. For the last few minutes， the players looked as fresh as when they started.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了可以丰富学生生活的一些最有价值的志愿服务。
21.A 细节理解题。比较四个项目的持续时间可知，The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka志愿服务期限最短。
22.C 细节理解题。根据The Volunteer Project in Portugal中的Price： ￡459可知，在葡萄牙参加志愿者项目需要459英镑。
23.D 细节理解题。根据The Volunteer Project in Iceland中的Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air可知，志愿者在冰岛能帮助种树。
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者在青少年时期过得很不快乐，但是在14岁开始做志愿者工作时，通过帮助别人，让自己找到了生活的意义。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，作者12岁时的生活是不快乐的。
25.B 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知，志愿者工作帮助作者找到了生活的意义。
26.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.可知，通过写作作者能把正能量传递给读者。
27.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的But by practicing daily kindness， you become an architect of positive change.可知，在最后一段作者建议读者在日常生活中善待他人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。心理学家Walter Mischel通过一项实验，提出了著名的延迟满足理论。这一理论对孩子的个人成长有很大的借鉴意义。
28.B 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，若想得到第二块饼干，这些孩子需要做的是等待外出的Walter Mischel回来。
29.D 段落大意题。根据第二段可知，那些擅长延迟满足的孩子长大后学习成绩更好，有较少的行为问题，同时也挣钱更多；同时也附带说明那些不擅长延迟满足的孩子长大后出问题的概率更高。
30.B 推理判断题。根据第一、二段可知，Walter Mischel在实验中先给每个孩子一块饼干，后来又对这些孩子进行了跟踪研究，观察他们长大后的表现。由此可推知，Walter Mischel给每个孩子一块饼干是为了做研究。
31.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，作者指出，掌握延迟满足能力的关键在于向Walter Mischel实验中那些擅长延迟满足的孩子学习——不是抵制欲望，而是转移注意力。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了使用冷漆涂料来给城市降温的方法，介绍了其优点以及应用情况。
32.A 词义猜测题。下文a phenomenon ...outlying surroundings是对the Urban Heat Island effect的解释，结合画线词前的one way to cool down the city area可知，这种涂料可以减少城市热岛效应。故画线词意思是“减少”，与reduce意思相近。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，南洋理工大学目前的研究重点是冷漆涂料的实际测试。
34.A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的This is a small solution for cooling that has an immediate effect， compared to other choices.可知，根据Kumar Donthu博士的说法，关于冷漆涂料的使用很简单，但可行。
35.B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要说明了使用冷漆涂料来给城市降温的方法，介绍了其优点以及应用情况。因此，B项最适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了图书馆可以提供的一些免费活动。
36.E 根据下文Here are four surprising ways the library can help you save money.可知，空处应为设问句， E项（但是你知道图书馆也可以帮你节省其他东西吗？）符合语境。
37.G 根据上文可知，在一些地方的图书馆，你可以获得市里或镇里一些当地景点的免费或打折票，接着举例子。G项（在加州，持有图书证可以免费进入一些州立公园）符合语境。
38.C 根据空后一句可知，如果你需要研究什么，他们会找到相关书籍或者为你从其他分店订购。C项（图书管理员也可以帮助学校的项目）符合语境。C项中的Librarians与空后一句中的they指代一致。
39.F 根据空前一句可知，图书馆提供免费的课程。F项（一些图书馆经常免费提供你在其他地方要花钱购买的课程）符合语境。
40.A 根据空后一句可知，除了娱乐，许多图书馆提供支持社区的项目。A项（利用免费的社会服务）可作本段主旨句。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者的儿子10岁时不能像以前那样奔跑了，医生又找不到病因。辗转七年后，作者终于遇到一名将儿子治愈的医生。为了表示感谢，她成了那家诊所的志愿者。
41.A 根据上文Our son， Andrew， was always very active and loved playing sports.以及下文内容可知，在安德鲁十岁的时候，作者注意到他不能像以前那样奔跑了。
42.D 根据下文Since then， we began a seven-year 43 for answers.可知，医生没有发现任何身体问题。
43.B 根据下文We saw 13 different doctors可知，作者和家人开始寻找儿子生病的原因。
44.C 此处指看了13位不同的医生，依然没有找到答案。
45.D 结合常识可知，因为没有找到生病的原因，没有对症治疗，病情会加重。
46.D 病情加重导致安德鲁不得不放弃运动的想法。
47.C 根据本句even可知，此处语气加强，表示上高中对安德鲁来说甚至是一种折磨。
48.B 根据下文praying for an answer可推知，作者和家人等待检查结果时非常紧张。
49.A 根据下文Andrew had a rare neurological disorder可知，医生知道了安德鲁生病的原因。
50.C 经历多次失望，当德尔加多医生告诉作者他知道安德鲁生病的原因时，作者一时不敢相信。
51.A 根据下文Andrew took his first pill that Friday and within 24 hours he was able to stand可推知，安德鲁的病其实很好治疗。
52.B 根据上文可知，治疗后安德鲁恢复得很好，第二周周一就返回学校学习了。
53.C 安德鲁从不能走路，到现在又能走路甚至奔跑，这是一种变化。
54.A 根据语境可知，作为那家诊所志愿者的作者，常常给病人分享自己儿子生病、求医以及被治愈的故事。
55.D 结合上文故事可知，德尔加多医生治好了作者儿子的病，所以作者告诉病人他们正在一个很棒的地方接受最好的医生的治疗。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和儿子帮助一位受重伤老太太的故事。
56.were leaving 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处为be doing sth when ...结构，表示“正在做某事，这时突然……”，主语为My five-year-old son， Tenyson， and I，谓语动词应用复数。根据文章第一句可知，时态应用过去进行时。故填were leaving。
57.seriously 考查词形转换。修饰形容词hurt应用副词作状语。故填seriously。
58.to raise 考查非谓语动词。此处作目的状语应用动词不定式。故填to raise。
59.her 考查代词。根据上文可知，作者的儿子建议给老太太买一朵花，这会让她开心，本句缺少宾语，应用代词的宾格，故填her。
60.with 考查介词。come up with“想出”。故填with。
61.injured 考查词形转换。修饰名词woman应用形容词，故填injured。
62.equipment 考查词形转换。形容词 medical修饰名词，故填equipment。
63.and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，本句gave与told作并列谓语。故填and。
64.telling 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处作状语，tell与其逻辑主语The man之间为主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式。故填telling。
65.Although/Though/While 考查状语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处引导让步状语从句，表示“尽管”。设空处位于句首，首字母要大写。故填Although或Though或While。
第四部分
第一节
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
World Water Day falls on 22 March every year. Last Sunday， some young student volunteers， organized by the student union， took to the streets to celebrate and advertise World Water Day.
Firstly， they handed out leaflets to the citizens to lecture about World Water Day. Later， public speeches about the importance of protecting water resources were given by some volunteers.
Not only did these activities aroused people’s great interest in World Water Day， but also raised their awareness of water resources protection. This activity turned out to be a huge success.
第二节
Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved him. With tears in his eyes， he told her how her painting of the sunrise had profoundly touched him. Mr Zhang explained that he had been going through a tough time and that Mei’s painting reminded him of the beauty and hope in the world. He described how the warm colours and the image of the sun rising over the ocean gave him a sense of peace and comfort. Mr Zhang’s words made Mei realize that her works had a significant impact， reaching beyond just winning contests.
Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest in painting. She started to see her art not just as a means to achieve personal recognition， but as a tool for healing and bringing joy to others. Mei began to paint with a new purpose， creating artworks that depicted scenes of hope and beauty. Her art soon became a source of warmth and inspiration in her community. Through her journey， Mei discovered the true essence of her art. It was not just about creating beautiful scenes on canvas， but about touching hearts and warming souls.
单元质量检测（三） The world of science
第一部分
1－5 CACAB 6－10 ACBBC
11－15 ABCBA 16－20 BABBA
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Excuse me. Have you got any books on engineering？ I’ve looked for them everywhere， but I can’t find any.
W：I’m not sure if we’ve got any now. Books of that kind are on this shelf ... Well， I’m afraid we’ve sold out of them.
（Text 2）
W：Stand back from the door， please. Let the passengers off. You can’t get on until the other passengers get off.
M：How much is the fare， please？
（Text 3）
M：Let’s do something outdoors today.
W：All right. But I don’t want to play tennis. We played tennis last weekend. Let’s go hiking.
（Text 4）
M：What are you doing with that phone book？
W：I need to fly to Atlanta for a couple of days. My boss told me to make the arrangements， and he’ll pay me back. I’m looking for a travel agency.
M：Honestly， travel websites all offer much more competitive prices.
（Text 5）
W：What time does your plane leave？
M：It leaves at 12：15. And I have to get to the airport two hours early.
W：That means we have to leave the house at 9：15. There’s half an hour before we start off.
（Text 6）
W：Hi， Peter！
M：Hi， Cindy！
W：Great to see you again！ Welcome to London！
M：Thanks. It’s great to be here finally.
W：So， how are you？ How was your journey？
M：Well， the flight was forty-five minutes late but after that， it was fine. Its service was very good. The in-flight movies were really cool but there wasn’t much food， so I’m kind of hungry now！
W：Oh， you poor thing！ Well， it will be a long drive home， so why don’t we get some breakfast around here first？ Look， there’s a restaurant over there.
（Text 7）
M：Hello！ This is Tom.
W：Hello！ Tom， this is Sarah. Are you going on the bus trip to Central Park tomorrow？
M：Yes. What’s up？
W：Well， I wasn’t at school yesterday and I need some information.
M：What do you want to know？
W：When does the bus leave？
M：At 8：00. But we have to be at school by 7：45.
W：OK. When will we get to Central Park？
M：Well， it’s about an hour’s drive， so we’ll be there at around 9：00. We’ll have lunch at 11：30.
W：And when will we have to come back？
M：We will leave Central Park at 2：00 for Sunny Beach on the way back. We’ll get back to school at around 6：00.
W：Sounds like an interesting day. See you tomorrow morning.
（Text 8）
W：Thanks for bringing your car in. It looks like it needs some new brakes. Were you aware that your brakes weren’t working properly？
M：Not really. They seemed fine to me.
W：Well， we’re going to fix them for you. Three of your tires are also looking worn out. Would you like to replace them？
M：How much will that cost？
W：One hundred dollars per tire.
M：Which two are the worst？
W：The back two.
M：Okay， just replace those ones， please.
W：And last， your right front headlight is out. We’ll fix that for you as well.
M：What will the total cost be？
W：Let’s see.Your total will be one thousand dollars and fifty cents.
M：One thousand dollars？ That’s quite a bit. Maybe you should just replace the worst tire. And is fixing the brakes really necessary？
W：Yes， but you can probably go another six months. By then， you will really need to fix them， though.
M：Okay， I’ll do that.
W：Your new total is five hundred dollars and twenty cents.
M：Here’s my credit card. Owning a car can be really expensive！
（Text 9）
W：Well， before we decide we’re going to live in Weymouth， we ought to have a look at the schools. The kids’ education is really important.
M：I looked for some information at my office， and I took notes. There are three middle schools in Weymouth： one state school and two private schools.
W：How big are they？
M：Weymouth High School is the biggest， about 1，000 pupils. Their classes are big， too. They have an average of thirty pupils to a class.
W：That’s a lot. I expect the private have less.
M：Yes， there are about 200 students at Carlton Abbey and 150 at St Mary’s.They only have about twenty students to each class.
W：How many children go on to university every year in each school？
M：Well. Weymouth High School is very good， 50 percent of whose pupils go on to university ... and Carlton Abbey even better， 70 percent. St Mary’s is not so good， only 8 percent.
W：Well， they certainly seem like quite good schools. But we’ll have to find out more before we can decide.
（Text 10）
M：Good afternoon， everyone！ It’s my pleasure to share with you my colourful weekend.
I used to live a life in my screen and hardly noticed what was around me. I was always checking the time and thinking of “who’s going to text me now？” My bedtime routine was usually centered on one thing — my mobile phone. I looked through news websites and checked my emails. When I woke up at midnight， I did the same thing. The problem with me was that I felt anxious every night.
So when my friends invited me to the weekend camping without cell service in the village， I thought this was exactly what I needed. Keeping away from my phone for 48 hours changed my way of life. Without my phone， I fell asleep listening to the songs of frogs and insects. In the morning， I woke up energetically. Sitting by the river， riding a bike， or singing old songs， I truly enjoyed what I was doing. I felt free without my phone at the weekend camp， which changed me completely. I listened to what my body wanted instead of what my phone was telling me to do.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个可以在家中操作的简易有趣的化学实验。
21.A 细节理解题。根据Mentos and diet soda fountain部分中的Experiment materials： Mentos candies， soda.可知，Mentos and diet soda fountain这个实验需要糖果。
22.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的You can explore the fun of science in your own kitchen.可知，这四个实验的共同之处是它们都能给你带来快乐。
23.B 文章出处题。根据第二段中的Click through the images for a collection of easy kitchen science experiments.可知，本文应该是来自网站。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了机器人之父Joseph Frederick Engelberger的生平事迹和发明创造的故事。
24.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句和最后一句可知，1956年Engelberger失业了。
25.C 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句推知，日本人对Engelberger很尊重。
26.A 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段主要讲述了HelpMate的初创。
27.D 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，Lieberman对HelpMate的态度是赞成的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国一家公司发明的一种新技术，这种新技术可以杀死让面包变质的霉菌，从而可以让面包保鲜60天。
28.B 细节理解题。根据第一段和第三段内容可知，这种新技术杀死使面包变质的霉菌，从而延长面包的保鲜期。
29.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的In the UK， 32% of the bread they buy is thrown away as waste when they can still be eaten.可知，在英国约三分之一的面包被浪费了。
30.C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知，很少有消费者对这项技术持肯定的态度。
31.A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了美国的一项可以使面包保鲜更久的新技术。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人们对“什么时候机器才能做我的工作？”的不同观点。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，第四次工业革命将使世界变得更有效率。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，研究人员是通过调查来找到答案的。
34.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段Jeremy Wyatt的说法可知，机器在现实世界中完成某些任务具有挑战性是因为随机变化的环境对计算机来说太难了。
35.C 词义猜测题。根据第六段中的It is one thing doing ... better than a human.可知，此处表示Jeremy Wyatt对一些涉及物理操作的任务给出的时间表有点怀疑。故可猜测画线单词skeptical意为“怀疑的”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章从正反两方面论述了科技进步的利弊。
36.F 空前一句指出导致变化的因素很多，F项（然而，在我看来，最重要的是科学的进步）符合语境，与空前一句构成转折关系。
37.G 空前一句提到物理学和生物学的科学研究拓宽了我们的视野。G项（它使我们对物质和宇宙的结构有了更深的认识）承接上文，说明这两门科学带来的影响，符合语境。
38.C 上文第二、三段介绍了科学进步带给人类的好处，空后一句提到这种进步带来的危害，上下文之间是转折关系。C项（然而，令人遗憾的是，事情还有另一面）符合语境。
39.E 空前一句提到科学和技术用于生产大规模毁灭性武器；E项（我们在核武器问题上看到了这种情况）符合语境。
40.B B项（恶总是与善相伴吗？）是疑问句，与空前后两句构成并列关系，在文章结尾用三个问句进行灵魂拷问，引发读者的思考。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。马丁一家代养了一只三岁大的小猫，谁知小猫的英勇行为使马丁一家免于一场危险的煤气泄漏事故，这也让他们决定正式收养这只小猫。
41.A 根据下文and felt a special connection to her可知，这对夫妇遇到了一只三岁的小猫莉莉。
42.B 正式收养莉莉是他们作出的决定。
43.A 根据下文saved her family from a dangerous gas leak （泄露） in their home可知，莉莉使主人一家免于一场危险的煤气泄漏事故，因此它的行为是英勇的，倒数第二段中的heroic act也是提示。
44.D 根据下文when the cat kept getting distracted by a brass valve （黄铜阀门） next to their fireplace可知，当时桑迪·马丁应该是和莉莉在屋里地上玩。
45.B 根据下文and Sandi Martin thought it was 46 by the shiny material可知，桑迪·马丁认为它被闪亮的材料吸引了，这说明莉莉过去就注意过黄铜阀门。
46.A 根据语境可知，桑迪·马丁认为莉莉被黄铜阀门闪亮的材料所吸引。
47.B 根据上文But when she kept smelling it可知，莉莉一个劲地去闻黄铜阀门，这一反常举动说明情况不对。
48.C 根据上文a dangerous gas leak （泄露）可知，此处指煤气。
49.C 桑迪·马丁也不确定是不是煤气味，所以让丈夫也去闻一闻，这说明当时泄露的煤气非常少，气味十分微弱，不易辨别。
50.D 家中发生煤气泄漏，自然要立即给煤气公司打电话报修。
51.A 煤气公司接到报修电话后，马上派技术人员过来，即出现在报修用户家中。
52.A 根据下文语境可知，技术人员很快发现阀门漏气。
53.D 根据语境和常识可知，要不是莉莉及时发现煤气泄漏，后果将不堪设想。
54.D 根据上文For Lilly’s heroic act可知，因为莉莉的英勇行为，马丁一家肯定会给它一个机会正式收养它。
55.C 根据语境可知，因为莉莉的英勇行为，马丁一家决定给它一个机会正式收养它，此处桑迪·马丁说这个收养机会是莉莉应得（为自己挣得）的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。丹麦科学家研发出超高速芯片，打破了数据传输记录。
56.Using 考查非谓语动词。设空处与one small computer chip一起作状语，且they与use之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，句首单词首字母应大写，故填Using。
57.movies 考查名词复数。movie是可数名词，且前面有122 million修饰，故填movies。
58.carried 考查动词的时态。根据语境可知，设空处描述的这场实验是发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，故填carried。
59.Previously 考查词形转换。设空处在句中作状语，应用副词，句首单词首字母应大写，故填Previously，意为“以前”。
60.that/who 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，指代先行词a physicist， 且在从句中作主语，故填that/who。
61.highest 考查形容词的最高级。根据设空处前的the record以及定冠词the可知，应用形容词的最高级形式，故填highest。
62.It 考查代词。设空处作形式主语，句中的真正主语是to see records being broken at this pace， 句首单词首字母应大写，故填It。
63.a 考查冠词。“such a/an＋形容词＋可数名词单数”是固定搭配，且high的读音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
64.be done 考查被动语态。More work与do之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，且设空处前有情态动词should， 故填be done。
65.innovation 考查词形转换。设空处在句中作主语，且其前有定冠词The 和形容词new修饰，应用其名词形式，故填innovation。
第四部分
第一节
Dear fellow students，
It’s an honor to speak here， sharing my topic Say No to Online Games with you. Nowadays， many students are addicted to playing online games. As we all know， senior high school is a time for knowledge and physical development. Never should we waste precious time on games.
Online games do harm to us in many aspects. They can damage our health at our time for relaxation or sleep. In addition， it is likely that we’ll lose attention in study. Last but not least， we may suffer from mental disorders without communicating with people in real life.
For our physical and mental health， let’s stay away from addictive online games！
That’s all. Thank you！
第二节
After about three hours， Tammy’s dad finally came home.To Tammy’s surprise， the whole car was full of pumpkins！Tammy’s eyes widened.Dad laughed， and explained， “I had a long talk with Mr Shelby.We thought that we’d all be better off if we worked together on the maze instead of competing.So we did a trade.He gave us pumpkins， and as an apology for your theft， you would teach him how to make a haunted hay maze.” Tammy thought it was a good idea.
Tammy agreed to teach Mr Shelby how to make a haunted hay maze.She went over to the Shelby Farm.She said sorry to Mr Shelby first and showed him how to stack the hay to create a difficult maze.When Halloween came， Tammy’s family went to the Shelby Farm.At the end of the driveway was a sign that said：The Shelby Farm and Little Acres Farm present The Haunted Hay Maze.It turned out that working together benefited both farms.The customers were very satisfied with this year’s activities.
单元质量检测（四） Amazing art
第一部分
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听力原文：
（Text 1）
W：Hello？
M：Hi，Liza.It’s Peter.Is Grace there？
W： Oh， hi，Peter.No，she isn’t here at the moment.I’m afraid she’s at college this morning.Can I take a message？
（Text 2）
W：What’s the matter？You were really cheerful this morning but now you look rather upset.
M：I’m not very happy because I lost my wallet just now.I’m afraid I can’t find it.
（Text 3）
M：Mariam， tell us something about your life.
W：Well，I go to a private school.I’m studying four courses — math and three sciences.I want to go to university next year and study law.
（Text 4）
M：Susan，we’re going to hold a general meeting tomorrow at 7：00 am.You need to prepare the reports and make them in PowerPoint.
W：No problem， sir.I will be ready for that.
M：Remember to inform the managers to join the meeting.
W：Sure.
（Text 5）
W：How is the weather in your hometown？
M：Well，it’s not cold at all.It’s not exactly warm but it’s comfortable.While we were at your place， it rained a lot.
（Text 6）
W：Hello， you have reached the Furniture Warehouse.How can I help you？
M：Hello， yes， I need to schedule a delivery of a sofa for next week.I ordered it online yesterday， but I won’t be home this weekend to receive it.
W：That’s no problem，sir.What day next week would be best for you？
M：How about Wednesday？
W：Okay，Wednesday.Wednesday is July 25，right？
M：Yes， I believe so.
W：Great.Our team can deliver the sofa sometime between 9：00 am and 3：00 pm.
M：Wow，can you be more specific？I’m not going to be home all day，just in the morning.
W：Oh，I see.Well， I will make sure they arrive before noon.
M：Okay， thank you.
（Text 7）
M：It’s raining outside.Do you have an umbrella I can borrow？
W：No， I don’t.Don’t you have a raincoat？
M：I left it at home.I’m not used to the rain.I’ve lived in Arizona my whole life， and it barely rains there.
W：Well， now you’re in Oregon， so you’d better get used to it！
M：That’s for sure.It’s been raining here for two weeks straight！I guess I’ll just put The New York Times over my head and make a mad dash for my car.
W：It’s actually supposed to finally stop raining in a few days.I’m excited to be able to walk down the street without getting soaked.
（Text 8）
W：Hey， Tom， what are you doing here？
M：I come to put an advertisement in the newspaper.But what are you doing here， Susan？
W：I work here now.
M：Really？Why did you give up your teaching job in the English training center？Didn’t you get a high salary？
W：My husband changed his job， and it took him a long time to get to the new office， so we moved.But it was a long distance from where I worked， so I decided to find a new job.
M：Oh， I see.
W：What kind of advertisement do you want to put in the newspaper？
M：I want to sell my house， as my wife wants me to move to England.She doesn’t want to live in America.
W：In that case， it might be hard to see you again.
M：I guess so.
（Text 9）
M：David speaking.
W：Hi.This is Julia.Is Alice there？
M：No.My sister is out.
W：Oh， it’s five fifteen.
M：She is out.Her piano class starts at six.
W：She must have gone to her class.Please ask her if she has time this Sunday.Macy and I are going to a fair.It aims to raise money for a children’s hospital.
M：OK.Today is the 18th of October， so this Sunday will be the 22nd of October.Would you like to leave her more information about the fair？
W：Yeah， please tell her the admission fee is twenty dollars.We can eat snacks， do crafts and play games.We can also watch a fashion show.Please ask if she’s interested in it.
M：OK.When will you meet her？
W：The fair opens at ten thirty and closes at five in the afternoon.We want to be there fifteen minutes before the fair opens.
M：All right.I’ll let her know when she gets back.Bye.
（Text 10）
M：Here is the news from Dallas.
Walmart posted its worst monthly sales results in history， declaring a large decrease in April.
Monthly sales measure sales gains or losses at stores open for at least a year.They are an obvious sign of the returns a supermarket earns， and thus an influence on the amount of profit it makes.Most US supermarkets are reporting their April results on Thursday.
Walmart’s 5% drop in the four-week period fell below its earlier forecast of “flat” sales of a 2% to 3% decrease.In a recorded phone message Thursday， Walmart blamed bad weather last month in most US areas.
Walmart’s chief financial officer warned a month ago that the company’s earlier goal of earnings for its latest quarter would be “a challenge” to achieve， considering what the company foresaw as a difficult April.The company didn’t provide an update.It did， however， predict a sales gain for this month of a small decrease.Walmart will report its results for its first quarter on Tuesday.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个与艺术有关的受欢迎的网上课程。
21.C 细节理解题。根据New Masters Academy部分中第二段第二句可知，按年计费，每月59美元，一年12个月，就是708美元。
22.B 细节理解题。根据The Ceramic （陶瓷） School部分中的You can also sign up for The Ceramics MBA to sell your ceramics or purchase some online.可知，The Ceramic School让会员有机会体验销售自己作品的乐趣。
23.A 推理判断题。根据四门课程介绍的第一段可知，四门课程都与艺术有关。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了环保摄影师Cristina Mittermeier通过自身努力致力于海洋保护的经历。
24.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Cristina旅行的目的是呼吁人们保护野生环境。
25.C 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句和第三段第一句可知，Cristina认为与科学相比，摄影可以创造出有意义的东西，传达人的情感。由此可推知，她觉得自己更适合当摄影师是因为她可以通过相机传达情感信息。
26.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，海洋生态系统深刻影响着地球，可能是我们解决气候变化问题的方法。由此可知，海洋对我们非常重要，因此Cristina关注海洋。
27.C 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要分享了Cristina致力于海洋保护的经历，她一开始是海洋生物学家，在意识到摄影可以更好地向人们传递信息后，她转而去做摄影师，学习各种知识，通过摄影创作吸引人们参与海洋保护。由此可知，她是一个有责任心的人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。德国文艺复兴时期的著名画家阿尔布雷特·丢勒的作品在一次庭院拍卖会上以30美元的价格被卖掉，然而当人们重新审视其价值的时候，他们发现这幅画真正的价值超过了千万美元。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，在丢勒死后他的事业和遗赠的财物已经被深度研究过了，因此再发现有关他的未知画作，这是很罕见的。
29.A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的He had forgotten to ... sold collectable volumes.可知，Clifford Schorer在去参加派对时忘了带礼物，因此去书店肯定是想买礼物。
30.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中Schorer说的话可知，Schorer认为宣称的东西越厉害其结果会越让人失望，他用达·芬奇的作品来做例子，其例子真实含义为：如果有人说有达·芬奇的画，他会找出不是达·芬奇作品的证据。结合全文可知，这幅画却是丢勒的真迹，由此可得出，他举达·芬奇作品的例子是想表达他在发现丢勒的作品时的矛盾感情。
31.B 词义猜测题。根据最后一段中Schorer说的It was like experiencing a kind of electricity.可知，看到画时，Schorer感觉像被电击了。由此推断，当Clifford Schorer看到这幅画时，他对这幅画的质量感到震惊。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一款被称为Midjourney的人工智能系统，该系统可根据文本描述的需求生成图像。
32.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一款被称为Midjourney的人工智能系统，该系统可根据文本描述的需求生成图像。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，Midjourney受到欢迎是因为它能够按照要求生成图像的功能。
34.C 推理判断题。根据第三段末句以及末段第二句可知，作者提及艾伦是为了证明Midjourney可以创作出优秀的作品并获奖。
35.A 文章出处题。根据文章首段可知，本文应出自报纸的报道。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了绘画带给人们的三种好处。
36.E 上文提到什么时候重新开始绘画都不晚，下文具体介绍绘画带给人们的三种好处。由此可知，设空处应该与绘画带给人们的好处有关，故E项符合语境。空后一句中的these benefits指代E项中的many health benefits。
37.G 根据段落小标题Therapeutic Benefits和空前一句可知，绘画对身心有益。G项（绘画时，你会专注于创作而不想其他事）进一步解释上文中提到的绘画能让人放松、减轻压力，符合语境。
38.D 根据段落小标题Unleashed （释放的） Creativity和空后一句可知，内心有创造力才需要去释放。故D项（我们的内心都有成为创作天才的必要条件）符合语境。D项中的creative与小标题中的Creativity和下文中的creativity是原词复现关系。have the makings of ...具备成为……的必要条件。
39.F 本段指出绘画能提高注意力并锻炼毅力。设空处与上下句之间是顺承关系，具体解释了为什么绘画能提高注意力并锻炼毅力。故F项符合语境。F项中的this process指代空前一句中的Creating a painting from start to finish。challenges与空后一句中的challenges是原词复现关系。
40.B 根据上下文可知，参加绘画课或活动对你开始绘画有帮助。故B项（这可以帮助你轻松地绘画）符合语境。B项中的This指代上文中的attending a local painting class or event。ease sb into sth使某人熟悉某物（新事物）。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者经历了一次不愉快的艺术展览之旅后，发现了艺术课很有趣。一位艺术家使用不同的技巧绘画，把一些普通的物品融入艺术中，这使作者对未来很有期待。
41.D 根据下文different techniques and generally get creative可知，“我们”对各种绘画技巧进行试验。
42.A 根据下文The gallery was full of older people可知，这次画廊没有青少年的活动，故应该是感到失望。
43.A 根据下文Our teacher was getting 45 and kept telling us to be quiet.可知，“我们”是吵闹的。
44.B 根据下文couldn’t stop chatting可知，因为无聊所以一直在聊天。
45.C 老师看到“我们”在画廊聊天，担心影响他人，所以有些焦虑， 一直在告诉我们要保持安静。
46.A 根据下文That’s when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 48 for teens.可知，“我”之所以上网寻找有特殊活动的画廊是因为没有青少年的活动。
47.D 老师同意参观活动应该兼顾教育性和趣味性，对应作者上网去寻找适合青少年的有特殊活动的画廊。
48.D 根据上文可知，此处指的是画廊中缺少的青少年活动。
49.C 根据下文proposed some to my teacher可知，作者成功地找到了适合青少年的活动。
50.B 根据上文That’s when I decided to go online and look for art galleries可知，作者是使用网络进行搜索相关信息。
51.A 根据下文but Bailey is totally different可知，作者已经了解了许多不同的艺术家，才能作出比较。
52.D 根据下文such as umbrellas， headphones and even cookies可知，该艺术家是将普通的物件做成艺术品。
53.C 根据but可知，此处表示转折，作品虽然平凡，但会让你用不一样的角度看待它们。
54.B 根据上文a flower is similar to a mop （拖把）可知，这是对常见事物的一种看法或者观点。
55.B 根据下文I hope I’ll be able to go to an exhibition of his works in the future.可知，正是这很有趣的画面，所以作者才期待未来还会有。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国山水画。
56.extremely 考查词形转换。修饰形容词happy，应用副词作状语，故填extremely。
57.be considered 考查动词的语态。空处是句中谓语，与主语Chinese landscape painting之间是动宾关系，应用被动语态，空前有情态动词can。故填be considered。
58.meaning 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知， 58 （mean） mountains and water作后置定语修饰名词characters，mean与其逻辑主语characters之间是主谓关系，应用动词-ing形式。故填meaning。
59.which 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，修饰先行词Daoism，定语从句中缺少主语。故填which。
60.to present 考查非谓语动词。attempt to do ...“尝试去做……”。故填to present。
61.as 考查介词。the same ... as ... 是固定搭配，意为“和……一样的……”。故填as。
62.requirements 考查词形转换及名词的单复数。a set of ...意为“一套；一组”，修饰复数名词。故填requirements。
63.a 考查冠词。 a mass of ...是固定短语，意为“大量的”。故填a。
64.appealing 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作表语，表明主语Chinese landscape painting的特征，用-ing结尾的形容词。故填appealing。
65.it 考查代词。give it a go是固定短语，意为“试一试”。故填it。
第四部分
第一节
Dear Henry，
I’m Li Hua， the leader of the art club in our school. I’m writing to tell you that there will be a Chinese oil painting exhibition held by our school. I sincerely hope you can set aside some time for the art feast.
The exhibition， whose theme is “Beauty of China”， will take place in the school hall from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of 21 June. Not only will our club’s works be displayed， but we will also have a valuable set of oil painting created by a famous artist in this field. Besides， there will be a lot of interesting activities， from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture.
I would appreciate it if you could accept my invitation. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
After I left his home， I went to the grocery store and gathered ingredients.I made him a hot meal， which I thought would lift his spirits.Carefully， I cut up some vegetables and prepared a dish for him.I believed it was the best dish I’d ever made.Then， I made some home-made biscuits and prepared fresh fruit for dessert.I dropped it off for him.He was delighted that someone cared.Emotionally， he seemed in a better place.
The next time I saw him， he said the dish was wonderful.Though I am usually skeptical of praise， I understood because I’d made it with love.He talked of his next physical-therapy appointment.I made sure he had transportation； I would gladly have driven him， but he had figured it out.What’s more， he repaired my chair.He said it gave him a reason to get his strength back.He had returned to his usual self， and his confidence had returned.I was so thankful for the inner voice that directed me to see him that morning.
单元质量检测（五） What an adventure！
第一部分
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听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Can I borrow your car for a few hours this afternoon， Sue？
W：Sure， Bill. But I need it back by 5：00.
M：I’ll have it back by 4：30.
（Text 2）
M：Do you usually go to work by taxi？
W：Well， the company is so close to my home that I often go there on foot， except when I’m in a hurry.
（Text 3）
W：Daddy， I have decided to give up science and go to business school.
M：Well， it is your choice， but I should warn you that not everyone with a business degree will be a successful manager.
（Text 4）
W：Let’s get something to drink and then go to see the elephants.
M：But the dolphin show starts in two minutes.I really want to see that.We can get a cup of tea afterwards.
W：Good idea.
（Text 5）
W：Did you go to the bookstore， Andy？
M：Yes， but they didn’t have all the things I wanted to buy.
W：Not even your superhero book？
M：I got that， but my football magazine won’t arrive until Tuesday， so I’ll buy one then.
（Text 6）
W：What are you doing this weekend？How about going to the movies？
M：Sorry. I’m broke.I guess I’ll just hang out at home， probably study and watch the tube.
W：That’s too bad.The same thing happened to me last month.I was short of money after my birthday.
（Text 7）
M：So， Sophie， are you going on holiday with your family this summer？
W：Yeah， we’re going to Florida two days after the end of the term.We finish this term on June 28th， right？
M：That’s right ... so who’s going？
W：Mum and Dad， obviously ... but my sister’s not coming this year， just my little brother.
M：Oh well， nothing’s perfect！What are you doing there？
W：We’re spending a week in Orlando， you know， visiting all the theme parks. Then we’re staying in another place near Orlando called the Everglades.
M：What’s that？
W：It’s a nature reserve， with crocodiles and birds and other animals. We’re going camping！
M：It sounds really cool！You are so lucky！
W：I know.I can’t wait！
（Text 8）
M：Is the car ready？
W：Yes.We have it all ready for e and have a look.
M：Okay.Is it a Hyundai Accent or a Buick Excelle？
W：A Toyota Corolla.It’s very popular this year！
M：Yeah， I have seen it advertised.This is really nice！
W：Now， make a note here if you find anything wrong.
M：Well， it all looks pretty good.Uh， there’s a small scratch right here.
W：Okay， just mark that on the form， and that way， we know when you return the car that you didn’t cause the damage.
M：Oh， good idea.Well， I can’t find anything else.
W：Good.Now， here’s the key — and take a look inside and make sure everything’s working all right.
M：That’s okay.It is done！
（Text 9）
W：Why are you studying？I thought you already graduated from college.
M：I did， but I decided to take a class to learn Spanish.My company is sending me to Argentina next year， and I want to be able to communicate with the people there.
W：That’s great.How’s it going so far？
M：It’s pretty hard.I took French in school， but I was never good at it， even though I studied every day.Spanish isn’t any easier.Can you speak another language？
W：I can speak a bit of Italian.I think you really have to live in another country to learn the language.
M：Yeah.I want to get the basics down with this class， but I’m hoping I’ll really learn how to speak Spanish when I live in South America.Did you study Thai while you were in Thailand？
W：No.I went to the US Institute of Thailand， so we only spoke English.
M：You have to communicate with the local people！No wonder you didn’t learn Thai.
（Text 10）
M：Attention， all students.By now， all of you have heard about the event that happened at Coolidge Hall last weekend.On Saturday night at about 11：00， two freshmen reported that their TV， DVD player， and both of their computers were stolen from their dorm room.Their Samsung TV and DVD player together are valued at$600， but their Apple computers are each valued at $1，000.Because the total value of these goods is over$500， it is the most serious type of crime.So far， campus security and the local police have been unable to find the stolen items or the thieves.We need your help.If you were in the area of Coolidge Hall at the time of the robbery， and you think you saw something， please contact campus security at 658－2230.You can also stop by one of the three offices on campus 24 hours a day.Please do not contact the local police department directly.They are very busy with other cases， and they have asked that all information about this case go through campus security.Please keep an eye out for the items.Whoever took them probably wants to sell them before taking anything else.If you are offered some “used”electronics that match the description of the stolen goods， please call us right away.In the meantime， we are adding extra security staff around the dormitories， but please be especially careful with your valuable items.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了13天阿纳姆陆地冒险的相关信息。
21.C 细节理解题。根据From $12，395 pp twin share （pp＝per person）可知，这次旅行要求每位游客至少花费12，395美元。
22.B 细节理解题。根据中间段中的As part of the adventure ...those who know it best.可知，在这次旅行中，游客可以与土著导游一起体验当地文化。
23.C 细节理解题。根据Most exciting parts of the adventure include：中的Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses可知，这次冒险最吸引人的部分是可以在狩猎营地过夜。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了风暴猎人Warren Faidley追逐风暴的经历。
24.D 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句和最后一句可知，Faidley的第一次追逐经历教给他要过一个充实的人生。
25.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的I decided to ride my bike into the centre of a large dust devil ...It was these experiences that drew me to my first job可知，在沙尘暴中的冒险经历使Faidley获得了他的第一份工作。
26.C 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，对于将他的个人冒险经历制作成电影这件事，Faidley并不愿意。
27.D 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了风暴猎人Warren Faidley追逐风暴的经历。故D项作为标题最合适。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者通过本文呼吁那些打算攀登胡德山的人们要三思而后行，选择最佳时间，以免出现危险并给救援造成困难。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，每年五、六月份是攀登胡德山的最佳时间。
29.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的If someone made a poor decision， why should rescue teams have to risk their lives to save them？可知，Linda Carle对那些不理智的登山者感到非常气愤。
30.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Linda Carle suggests that ... be paid for by the people who took risks.可知，Linda Carle认为那些不理智的登山者应该承担所有救援费用。
31.C 写作意图题。作者通过本文呼吁那些打算攀登胡德山的人们要三思而后行，选择最佳时间，以免出现危险并给救援造成困难。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了南极洲的地理位置、面积、气候、植被、动物等情况。科学家正在对南极洲臭氧空洞进行研究，并正在考虑保护南极洲的方法。
32.C 目的意图题。根据第二段最后一句可知，作者去南极洲的目的是进行他的地质研究。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句可知，库克告诉我们南极洲一整天都冷得可怕。
34.B 观点态度题。根据第四段最后两句可推知，作者对南极条约体系的态度是赞成的。
35.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知，作者从南极探险的历史中学到了合作很重要。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些在森林中迷路时的应对方法。
36.C 上文设问“花几天时间在森林里散步探索自然会非常不错吗？”，C项（当然会，但很容易迷路）符合语境，对上文提出的问题进行了回答。
37.E 根据Stay calm.可知，本段主旨是保持冷静。下文提到了人在不冷静时会无法清晰思考并做出正确决定。由此可知，空处应讲述不冷静会导致迷路，E项（恐慌往往会导致你在森林中迷失方向）符合语境。
38.G 根据Stay positive.可知，空处应与积极的心态有关。G项（如果你采取积极的态度，你活着回来的几率会高得多）符合语境。
39.F 上文提到迷路时要建造遮蔽处并生火，F项（这将有助于你在整个晚上保持温暖和安全）符合语境，说明这样做的作用。
40.B 根据第二至四段首句可知，空处是本段主旨句，应用祈使句。根据下文可知，本段主要讲述了要耐心等待，B项（要有耐心）符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一次攀岩中出现严重失误而导致脚踝受伤，万幸没有瘫痪，作者对此心怀感恩。
41.B 根据上文I made a dynamic move to reach the last hold可知，作者已经到达最后一个手柄，由于作者是在攀岩，应为抓住最后一个手柄。
42.D 根据下文my body fell away from the wall可知，作者无法抓紧手柄。
43.B 根据文章第一句可知，作者是在当地的攀岩馆训练攀岩，反复学习攀岩动作，所以空处应填表示“动作”含义的名词。
44.A 根据下文I glanced down as I fell from the hold， and watched in 45 as the rope raced through the harness （保护带） and disappeared from view.可知，作者犯了严重的错误。
45.A 根据下文the rope raced through the harness （保护带） and disappeared from view可知，作者发现保护自己的绳子不见了，感到很害怕。
46.C 根据下文rushed through my body可推知，冲击力巨大。
47.D 根据上文When I hit the ground可知，作者已经落地。
48.C 根据上文Had I been upright可知，此处说的是作者的姿势。
49.D 根据下文I had surgery on my ankle可知，作者伤的是脚踝。
50.C 根据下文I wasn’t paralyzed （瘫痪的）可知，这是急救医疗技术人员很确定地告诉作者的话。
51.B 根据上文the emergency medical technicians told me with 50 that I wasn’t paralyzed （瘫痪的）可知，作者认为自己从那场跌落中幸存下来了。
52.A 根据下文the rope to my harness可知，作者在攀岩，绳子是要固定在保护带上的，所以空处应填表示“固定”含义的动词。
53.A 根据上文可知，作者受伤，但急救医疗技术人员确定地告诉作者他没有瘫痪，所以作者认为自己只是残疾世界的访客。
54.D 根据上文I’m just a 53 to the world of disability可知，作者没有瘫痪，脚踝正在一天天好起来。
55.B 作者从攀岩运动中受伤，万幸没有瘫痪，只是伤了脚踝，而且脚踝正在慢慢康复，作者对此心怀感恩。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了深海女王——美国深海探险家西尔维亚·厄尔无畏艰险，勤于追寻，无数次深入深海，追寻海洋的奥秘；作为一名环保主义者，她身体力行，用事实的陈述和诚恳的语言呼唤世人保护海洋、保护地球的事迹。
56.was fascinated 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据at the age of 3可知是在陈述过去的事情，主语she和谓语动词fascinate之间是动宾关系，需用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为she，be动词应用was。故填was fascinated。
57.to balance 考查非谓语动词。struggle to do sth努力做某事。故填to balance。
58.months 考查名词的数。month为名词，four为数词，空处需填名词的复数。故填months。
59.living 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，earned为句子的谓语，所以空处应填非谓语动词。 experience in doing sth做某事的经验，介词in可以省略，设空处需填动词-ing形式。故填living。
60.in 考查介词。develop an interest in ...为固定短语，意为“对……产生兴趣”。故填in。
61.the 考查冠词。此处的record指在水下381米/1250英尺深度的潜水纪录，表特指，需用定冠词。故填the。
62.pressure 考查词形转换。withstand为动词，空处需填名词作宾语。故填pressure。
63.published 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子谓语是decided，所以空处应填非谓语动词作后置定语，book和publish之间是动宾关系，需填动词-ed形式。故填published。
64.that/which 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，先行词是companies，指物，且空处在定语从句中作主语，故填that或which。
65.previously 考查词形转换。设空处修饰unexplored，需用副词作状语。故填previously。
第四部分
第一节
Dear David，
How is everything going？ My friends and I have decided to go on an adventure trip to Dong’ao Island next weekend.Therefore， I’m writing to inform you of our travel plan.
We will go hiking， go climbing the mountains， swim near the beach and have a campfire party.Weather permitting， we are also intended to go diving.I’d like you to join us if possible.I hold the firm belief that we will have a lot of fun.
Please do remember to pack your bathing suit and take your passport.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
Opening the door， she was left shocked by a room full of books！ Shinning in the dust， books were bathed in the warm sunlight just waiting to be explored.Seeing them， Hannah jumped up and down with excitement！ She dusted the books， the shelves， and what was left of the furniture.Finally came the moment when she could appreciate the books， which were filled with stories about different creatures.So interesting and encouraging were they that Hannah was immersed in them completely.Meanwhile， she couldn’t wait to share the tales she read with her friends.
To her disappointment， her friends showed no interest in the tales she told.She knew it would be a difficult journey， but she wouldn’t give it up.To inspire their curiosity and imagination， she started telling tales every day at the cottage.She added her own touch of curiosity now and then to different stories， making them more interesting.Soon， the word of Hannah’s storytelling spread rapidly and more people came， gathering around Hannah in admiration and listening attentively.She even conducted workshops to teach villagers how to read and write.Sharing your skill will not only help yourself， but also be a ray of hope for someone struggling to find their way.
单元质量检测（六） Disaster and hope
第一部分
1－5 CCAAB 6－10 ACCBA
11－15 CBBBA 16－20 BBAAC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Would you like to come to our party tonight？You’ll enjoy some new rock music and meet some of your old friends.
W：That sounds great， but I’m afraid I can’t manage it as I have to finish my report.
（Text 2）
M：How about having a vacation in Paris this weekend？
W：Sorry.I need a rest， for I’ll have another business trip there next Monday.
M：Another？You just had one in London last week.
（Text 3）
M：I’m very tired.Let’s have a rest and eat something.Would you like some orange juice？
W：Yes， thanks.I have some biscuits with me.Want to have a try？
M：No.Thank you anyway.I prefer a hamburger of my own.
（Text 4）
M：How have things been going recently？
W：Horribly！I’ve always been down.It seems as if the whole world was against me！
M：That’s how things go sometimes.Don’t worry.Everything will get better.
（Text 5）
M：Excuse me.Can I have a glass of water， please？
W：Certainly.Is there anything else that you need？
M：I wonder if you have anything for a headache.I’m feeling kind of airsick.
W：I’m sorry to hear that.I’ll give you some pills.
（Text 6）
M：Honey， can you get a babysitter for tonight？
W：Why do we do that？
M：Well， I thought we could go out for dinner and then go to a movie afterwards.
W：G单元质量检测（四） Amazing art
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Who is probably at college？（ ）
A.Liza. B.Peter. C.Grace.
2.How does the man feel now？（ ）
A.Cheerful. B.Unhappy. C.Afraid.
3.What does the woman want to learn next year？（ ）
A.Math. B.Science. C.Law.
4.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Professor and student. B.Boss and secretary. C.Manager and applicant.
5.What is the weather like in the man’s hometown？（ ）
A.Warm. B.Comfortable. C.Wet.
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.When does the man want to receive the sofa？（ ）
A.This weekend. B.Next Wednesday. C.Next weekend.
7.Where might the woman work？（ ）
A.At an express shipping company.
B.In a customer service center.
C.In a furniture repair store.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What will the man do to keep dry？（ ）
A.Use an umbrella.
B.Put a newspaper over his head.
C.Put on a raincoat.
9.Where are the speakers？（ ）
A.In California. B.In Arizona. C.In Oregon.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What did the woman do？（ ）
A.An editor. B.A reporter. C.A teacher.
11.Why did the woman change her job？（ ）
A.She didn’t get a high salary.
B.Her workplace was too far from her new house.
C.She wanted to work in her husband’s company.
12.Where is the man moving to？（ ）
A.England. B.America. C.Finland.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Who has a piano class？（ ）
A.David. B.Julia. C.Alice.
14.Why does Julia make the phone call？（ ）
A.To ask about the fashion show at the fair.
B.To invite the man’s sister to the fair.
C.To offer information about the fair.
15.When are Julia and Macy going to the fair？（ ）
A.October 18th. B.October 20th. C.October 22nd.
16.What is the fair intended for？（ ）
A.Charity. B.Friendship. C.Entertainment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What do we know about Walmart’s monthly sales in April？（ ）
A.They dropped suddenly. B.They decreased slightly. C.They reached the bottom.
18.How much was the decline of the sales？（ ）
A.5%. B.2%. C.3%.
19.What was to blame for the sales drop according to Walmart？（ ）
A.An optimistic forecast. B.The modest goal. C.Bad weather.
20.What does the company think of the decrease？（ ）
A.It’s unexpected. B.It’s steady. C.It’s slow.
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
Four Popular Online Classes
New Masters Academy
New Masters Academy offers drawing and painting classes that cover various topics. Classes are tailored to artists of every skill level.
The Library Plan costs about $49 for a month-to-month membership card （$36 per month when billed yearly）. Alternatively ambitious artists can join the Library＋Plan for about $79 for a month-to-month membership card （$59 per month when billed yearly）.
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning platform that features courses on everything from web development to painting. The site really stands out for painting classes； students can explore different mediums.
Premium membership （高级会员） costs $13.75 per month （$165 when billed yearly）. Premium members can download classes to their devices for viewing anytime.
The Ceramic （陶瓷） School
The Ceramic School is centered around ceramics. Individual courses and workshops are about $39 each. They cover introductory topics for beginners and also have advanced lessons.
Membership is also available for $29 per month or $290 for an annual membership card. The membership option includes access to two live workshops each month. The Ceramic School’s blog covers more business-related topics. You can also sign up for The Ceramics MBA to sell your ceramics or purchase some online.
International Center of Photography
The International Center of Photography （ICP）aims to promote photography.
Online students can choose courses ranging from photography fundamentals to street photography and portraiture （画像技法）. The cost of online courses varies according to the topic and skill level but generally ranges from $35， up to about $1，000. Beyond ICP’s courses， students can join the center’s full-time certificate programs.
21.How much should an artist pay for the Library＋Plan membership if billed annually？（ ）
A.$432. B.$588.
C.$708. D.$948.
22.Which gives a member an opportunity to experience the joy of selling his own works？（ ）
A.Skillshare. B.The Ceramic School.
C.New Masters Academy. D.International Center of Photography.
23.What do the four online classes have in common？（ ）
A.They are all related to art.
B.They all feature painting classes.
C.They have the same length of class time.
D.They all provide month-to-month and annual membership.
B
Cristina Mittermeier is a marine biologist， activist and multi-award-winning photographer who has given her life to ocean protection. Recognised as being one of the world’s most influential conservation photographers， Cristina has travelled to 132 countries to achieve her goal — to communicate the immediate need to protect wild places.
She began her career as a marine biologist， but soon realised that she could better work for the interests of the oceans and the planet through her camera than with scientific data. In her eyes， science is basic to understanding what is happening to our planet， but it fails to convey the emotions that make us care.
According to Cristina， photography allows us to humanise （使人性化） stories and create something meaningful， and she had an urgent need to share the difficult situation of the planet. For her， it’s all about the emotional connections we can establish with the subject matter. She loves creating pictures that engages people in conversations and makes them stop and think. Establishing a successful career as a photographer has not been an easy journey. She worked hard at teaching herself the basics of photography and then she went back to school to learn more about the underpinnings of fine art.
When asked what has inspired her focus on marine life， she replied， “The ocean is barely mentioned but it is the largest ecosystem on our planet and is the ecosystem that has the most influence on Earth. It absorbs at least 25% of all emissions and most of the heat on our planet. I want people to recognise that the ocean isn’t just hurt by climate change — it is our solution. If our oceans die — and they are dying — we will die with them. Life on Earth is not possible without a living ocean.”
24.What goal did Cristina intend to achieve in her travels？（ ）
A.To take more wonderful pictures.
B.To urge people to protect the wild places.
C.To work for the non-for-profit organization.
D.To become the world’s most influential photographer.
25.What makes Cristina think she can better work as a photographer？（ ）
A.She was bored with her career as a marine biologist.
B.She can’t understand what is happening to our planet.
C.She can convey emotional information through her camera.
D.She wants to establish a successful career as a photographer.
26.Why does Cristina focus on the ocean？（ ）
A.Because of the marine life. B.Because of the great emissions.
C.Because of her love for the ocean. D.Because of the ocean’s importance.
27.Which of the following can best describe Cristina？（ ）
A.Powerful. B.Patient. C.Responsible. D.Intelligent.
C
A 16th century drawing by one of the key figures of the German Renaissance has been valued in excess of $10 million after it was initially purchased at a yard sale for just $30 in 2017. According to Agnews Gallery — the London auction house in possession of the artwork — Albrecht Dürer， who died in 1528， is regarded as both the greatest German artist of his time and as one of the most important artists and intellectuals of the European Renaissance. The drawing that has been rediscovered is titled “The Virgin and Child”. As Dürer’s career and legacy have been studied in depth since his death， it is extremely rare to find unknown works of his.
Boston-based art collector Clifford Schorer， who is a consultant to the gallery， added Thursday that he came across the rare artwork， thought to have been completed in 1503， by chance on the way to a party in Massachusetts in 2019. He had forgotten to bring a gift to the party， so he went to a bookstore， which sold collectable volumes. The bookseller told him his friend had a Dürer drawing and asked if he would take a look at it. Schorer agreed， but held out little hope.
“The artwork had been purchased at a yard sale at the home of an architect who had been gifted the piece from his art dealer father，” Schorer said. “Generally speaking， it’s an inverse （反向的） relationship between how dramatic the claim is and how much of a let down it is. For example if someone tells me they have a Leonardo da Vinci， I’m usually pretty confident I’m going to see some images that are unimpressive.”
But when he arrived to examine the artwork weeks later， he was taken aback by its quality. “It was like experiencing a kind of electricity. When you’re in my world you spend your life looking for unknown things that lead to fascinating research avenues ...and I could see I was at the beginning of something extremely exciting，” Schorer said.
28.Why is it rare to find the unknown works of Albrecht Dürer’s？（ ）
A.He was a key figure of the German Renaissance.
B.His real works were only sold at the yard sales.
C.His works were studied carefully after he died.
D.He had few works like “The Virgin and Child”.
29.What did Clifford Schorer do on his way to a party？（ ）
A.He went to buy a gift. B.He collected old volumes.
C.He went to a gallery. D.He visited his old friends.
30.Why did Clifford Schorer mention the example of Leonardo da Vinci？（ ）
A.To show the value of Dürer’s drawing. B.To describe his contradictory feelings.
C.To improve his own confidence in art. D.To show the painting is unimpressive.
31.What does the underlined phrase “taken aback” in the last paragraph mean？（ ）
A.Sold. B.Shocked. C.Excited. D.Excused.
D
An artificial intelligence system that has recently caught the spotlight for numerous reasons has been asked to produce images of real-life iconic （偶像的） cartoon characters.
The artificial intelligence that was requested to produce the images is called Midjourney which is an AI program that is designed to produce images from textual descriptions. The tool recently went into open in July and has since grown in popularity as users are able to enter descriptions of whatever they can think of to produce a completely unique image. Midjourney is extremely impressive， as I have personally used it to generate several wallpaper images for my desktop.
The AI system is capable of recognizing specific words such as 4K， real-life， cartoon， high detail and more. Using these words and more， you can write a prompt （提示符） such as： portrait image of Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty in real life. Taking this principle of being able to request basically whatever you want， one， Midjourney， user decided to create an award-winning image and enter it into an art competition undisclosed （秘密的） of its creation process.
Jason Allen， a board game director， spent weeks improving the prompt that he was entering into Midjourney and eventually generated three images that he was happy with.
Allen entered the AI-generated images in the Digital Art category at Colorado State Fair under his own name along with “via Midjourney”. Allen won first place and used the opportunity to make a statement about AI art being accepted among the community， saying， “Is it common for artists to explain their process just for the sake of clarification？ Are they judging the art or the method by which it was created？”
32.What is the text mainly about？（ ）
A.An AI system is able to draw cartoons.
B.An AI system makes pictures all by itself.
C.An AI system creates art works instead of artists.
D.An AI system produces pictures based on requirements.
33.What made Midjourney popular？（ ）
A.Its style. B.Its function.
C.Its shape. D.Its appearance.
34.Why did the author mention Jason Allen in the last two paragraphs？（ ）
A.To show his great talent in art.
B.To explain how Midjourney works.
C.To prove Midjourney can do excellent work.
D.To appeal to artists to explain their creating process to people.
35.Where is the text most likely from？（ ）
A.A newspaper. B.A travel guide.
C.A science fiction. D.A textbook.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why is it that so many of us enjoyed painting and art as kids， but have somehow lost that passion growing up？ We don’t know the answer， but what we do know is that it’s never too late to start painting again. 36.（ ） We’ve boiled these benefits down to our picks for the top three.
Therapeutic Benefits — Painting is relaxing and can help reduce your stress levels. 37.（ ） This has a similar effect on your body as meditation （冥想）.The result is a positive attitude and a different outlook on the world around you.
Unleashed （释放的） Creativity — 38.（ ） Unleashing your creativity allows you to expand your abilities and gain self-confidence. The joy of painting comes less from the quality of the painting and more from the satisfaction of creating something amazing yourself.
Concentration & Perseverance （毅力） — Creating a painting from start to finish takes time and effort. 39.（ ） Pushing through this helps improve your ability to concentrate and persevere through new challenges. Taking on a new painting can feel daunting （令人生畏的） at first， but it’s a highly satisfying experience that will leave you wanting more.
There you have it， three of the top reasons to start painting more often. One of the best ways to get started is by attending a local painting class or event. 40.（ ） For those of you in Utah， The Paint Mixer offers local instructed painting events. Not in Utah？ Take a few minutes to find a local painting studio near you. You’ll be shocked by the positive impact painting will have on your life.
A.It makes each piece unique.
B.This can help ease you into painting.
C.Learning how to paint will strengthen their mind.
D.We all have the makings of a creative genius inside us.
E.There are many health benefits to be gained from painting.
F.During this process mistakes and challenges are being made and overcome.
G.While painting， you’ll focus on what you are creating and let everything else go.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
At school， art class is fun.We 41 with different techniques and generally get creative.However， a field trip to an art gallery is often 42 .Last year my art teacher organised a trip to an art exhibition.The gallery was full of older people， who obviously didn’t want to be with 43 students.We all got 44 and couldn’t stop chatting.Our teacher was getting 45 and kept telling us to be quiet.
The next day we complained to our teacher about the 46 of activities for teens at art galleries.She 47 that a visit should be both educational and fun.That’s when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 48 for teens.Eventually， I 49 to find a huge range of activities and proposed some to my teacher.
I also used the 50 to learn about artists.Recently， I found a contemporary artist called Martin Bailey.I’ve 51 seen artists who combine different techniques， but Bailey is totally different.He does unique illustrations with 52 household objects such as umbrellas， headphones and even cookies.His art is simple， but it makes you see things 53 .For example， he notices that a flower is similar to a mop （拖把） and puts this 54 into life by drawing a little man with a real flower mop.It’s really 55 ！ I hope I’ll be able to go to an exhibition of his works in the future.
41.A.deal B.start C.struggle D.experiment
42.A.disappointing B.challenging C.exciting D.interesting
43.A.noisy B.careless C.attentive D.creative
44.A.annoyed B.bored C.lost D.worried
45.A.weak B.sensitive C.stressed D.tired
46.A.lack B.theme C.result D.schedule
47.A.announced B.demanded C.suggested D.agreed
48.A.gifts B.prices C.paintings D.events
49.A.happened B.determined C.managed D.expected
50.A.activity B.Internet C.trip D.exhibition
51.A.already B.never C.merely D.obviously
52.A.useful B.fancy C.suitable D.ordinary
53.A.clearly B.directly C.differently D.critically
54.A.design B.idea C.plant D.tool
55.A.abstract B.amusing C.strange D.practical
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today I am 56. （extreme） happy to share Chinese landscape painting with you.
Chinese landscape painting can 57. （consider） as one of dazzling art forms.The Chinese term for “landscape” is made up of two characters 58. （mean） mountains and water.It is linked with the philosophy of Daoism， 59. emphasizes harmony with the natural world.When Chinese landscape painters work on their paintings， they do not attempt 60. （present） an image of what they have seen in nature， but what they have thought about nature.Chinese landscape painters use the same materials and essential techniques 61. calligraphers， and their works are judged by the same criteria.Chinese landscape painting involves a complex set of 62. （require） for balance， composition， and arrangements.Chinese elemental theory， which includes five elements representing 63. mass of parts of the natural world， is used to determine the use of colours and the placement of elements in the paintings.
Chinese landscape painting is so 64. （appeal） that you should give 65. a go yourself！
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，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国油画艺术展。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Henry，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had just poured my second cup of tea that morning and sat down to read the paper.From somewhere， an inner voice said， “Go and see Jeff and bring him the chair to repair.Go right now.”
It was such a strong impulse （冲动） that I hurriedly dressed and lugged （用力拖） a dining-room chair to his door.Jeff was a neighbour who had lost his wife a while back， and he occasionally did minor repairs for me on furniture because he enjoyed working with his hands.
I knocked on his door and waited a while.I was about to walk away when he answered.He looked like he was far away in his thoughts.I felt awkward about disturbing him so early.I greeted him and then asked if he could repair my chair.He invited me inside.We sat in his living room.He looked depressed and not his usual self.He said he had had a stroke （中风） recently， and while he was home now， he still needed to attend outpatient physical therapy （门诊理疗）.He had to build his strength back up.I apologized for the chair and told him， under the circumstances， I would just bring it back home.He said to leave it.
We talked for a while.It had scared him to be in the hospital.He hadn’t been there since his wife had died.Having worked as a mental health therapist， I listened to how hard it had been since his wife passed away and how much worse it was now since the stroke.The longer we talked， the more I saw his mood lighten.
We even started talking about his diet and how he had not been eating.He said the dietician had told him to eat more fruits and vegetables， but he didn’t care for them.Mostly， I was concerned because he was not eating much at all.I stayed talking with him until I saw his mood lift and the tension leave his face.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
After I left his home， I went to the grocery store and gathered ingredients.
The next time I saw him， he said the dish was wonderful.
9 / 9单元质量检测（五） What an adventure！
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will Bill return the car to Sue？（ ）
A.By 4：30. B.By 5：00. C.By 5：30.
2.How does the woman usually go to work？（ ）
A.By taxi. B.By bus. C.On foot.
3.What do we know about the woman？（ ）
A.She was asked to give up science.
B.She has decided to go to business school.
C.She will not be a successful manager.
4.What will the speakers do first？（ ）
A.Have a cup of tea. B.See the elephants. C.Watch the dolphin show.
5.What is the man going to buy on Tuesday？（ ）
A.A book. B.A magazine. C.A football.
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.What will the man do this weekend？（ ）
A.See a movie. B.Stay at home. C.Have a birthday party.
7.What is the man’s problem？（ ）
A.He has no money. B.He gets injured. C.He worries about his study.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.When will Sophie go to Florida？（ ）
A.On June 30th. B.On June 28th. C.On June 26th.
9.What is Sophie going to do in Orlando？（ ）
A.Visit theme parks. B.Go to a nature reserve. C.Go camping.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the conversation about？（ ）
A.Renting a car. B.Selling a car. C.Advertising a car.
11.Which brand of car does the man finally get？（ ）
A.Hyundai Accent. B.Buick Excelle. C.Toyota Corolla.
12.What does the man do before driving the car away？（ ）
A.He has an examination of it.
B.He marks his name on the form.
C.He puts a spare key away.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where is the man moving to next year？（ ）
A.Italy. B.Spain. C.Argentina.
14.What does the man say about his French？（ ）
A.He is good at it. B.He studied it at school. C.He’s still learning it.
15.What kind of school did the woman go to in Thailand？（ ）
A.A local school. B.An American school. C.A school for international students.
16.According to the man， what is best for learning a new language？（ ）
A.Studying it every day.
B.Living in another country.
C.Communicating with the native people.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.When did the robbery take place？（ ）
A.Last Sunday afternoon. B.Yesterday at 11：00 pm. C.Last Saturday night.
18.How much are the goods worth altogether？（ ）
A.$2，600. B.$1，600. C.$500.
19.What should students do if they have information？（ ）
A.Call the local police.
B.Tell the staff at Coolidge Hall.
C.Call campus security.
20.What will the thieves probably try to do next？（ ）
A.Steal more things. B.Sell the stolen goods. C.Return what they took.
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
13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure
Nhulunbuy — Darwin
From $12，395 pp twin share （pp＝per person）
Fully accommodated
Trip lasts from May to September
Call 1800：688 222
.au
Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land.Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin， you’ll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you， and that few outsiders have ever seen.Along the way， stay in our network of luxurious safari camps （豪华的游猎营地） and wilderness houses， including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula.As part of the adventure， you’ll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous （土著的） guides， learning about this place from those who know it best.
Most exciting parts of the adventure include：
·Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses
·Discover the Arafura Swamp， location for the film “Ten Canoes”
·View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris， Mount Borradaile
·Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala
·Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington， Circa 1838
·Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary
·Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures
21.What do we know about this trip？（ ）
A.It starts at Arnhem Land.
B.It will be organised for September first.
C.It requires every visitor to spend at least $12，395.
D.It asks people to pay additional money for their accommodation.
22.What service does the trip provide for visitors？（ ）
A.Exploring Arnhem Land deeply like other companies do.
B.Experiencing local culture with indigenous guides.
C.Travelling with experienced outsiders.
D.Making camp in the wild.
23.What is one of the most attractive parts of this adventure？（ ）
A.Having chances to cook fish alone. B.Visiting historical sites at Yirrkala.
C.Spending nights at safari camps. D.Taking part in making a film.
B
There’s a change in the sky， the clouds are gathering and there’s a rumble and howl （隆隆声和呼啸声） in the distance. It’s a tornado （龙卷风）， one of nature’s most destructive forces.Most of us would panic at this point and hide in the house.But Warren Faidley grabs his camera， jumps in his car and heads right for the storm.Faidley is a storm chaser （追逐者） and makes his living by getting as close to tornados as possible to capture them in photographs or on video.
Faidley’s first chase nearly killed him and taught him something that has stayed with him to this day.“When I was twelve I was swept away by a flash flood.I was conducting my first ‘chase’along the banks of a fast-flowing river.Suddenly， the bank gave way and I fell into the floodwaters.I was carried under water and then my foot found a rock， allowing me to stick my head above the water.That event had a significant effect on me — I knew I had to live life to the fullest.”
He soon moved on to more profitable pursuits （爱好）.“About a year after my near-death experience， I decided to ride my bike into the centre of a large dust devil （尘暴）， a much smaller type of tornado. I formed a gang of local kids and we chased after these mini-tornadoes.It was these experiences that drew me to my first job， collecting scorpions （蝎子）.The heavy rainstorms drove them out of their hiding places and I collected and sold them to an old man.”
He goes on to say：“Chasing is extremely dangerous.One recent scary event occurred when I fled a terrible storm in Texas.The winds became so intense the truck could hardly move； rocks were lifted and smashed into the windshield！”
Some companies want to make a film based on his adventures， but Faidley says：“I’m not committed to anything yet.I’ve devoted my life to chasing， sold my soul to those pursuits and turned them into a million-dollar career.I will not give it away.”
Faidley’s photography has been greatly admired.He explains， “As an artist， I’m always looking for that perfect shot.”
24.What lesson did Faidley get from his first chase？（ ）
A.He who makes no mistakes makes nothing. B.Stay away from dangerous places.
C.No sweat， no sweet. D.Live a full life.
25.What led to Faidley’s first job？（ ）
A.His friends’ suggestions. B.His dust devil adventures.
C.His interest in animals. D.His desire for fortune.
26.What is Faidley’s attitude to the suggestion of making a film about his experience？（ ）
A.Confused. B.Carefree. C.Unwilling. D.Worried.
27.What is a suitable title for the text？（ ）
A.Experiencing a Tornado B.Great Shots of Tornadoes
C.Artist Seeking Perfection D.Into the Eye of the Storm
C
Mount Hood is the highest mountain in Oregon， a state in the western United States.At 3，400 meters it is attractive to many people， some of whom， of course， run into trouble.Each year 25 to 50 people have accidents or get lost on Mount Hood and require rescue.Although most of these are understandable accidents， a few result from careless risk-taking.
In one recent case， three experienced climbers went hiking in the middle of a snowstorm in December.Most hikers climb Mount Hood in May or June when the weather conditions are favorable.But in December， the mountain is covered with snow and ice.Winds up to 135 kilometers per hour blow the snow around， making it difficult to see.Temperatures can drop below freezing.As one rescue worker put it，“What were they thinking？They were just asking for it.”
During a rescue a few years ago， a helicopter full of rescue workers crashed （坠毁） and the rescue workers were almost killed.Linda Carle， who lives in the Mount Hood area， asks，“If someone made a poor decision， why should rescue teams have to risk their lives to save them？ Why do people take unnecessary risks and do things that aren’t right if they know that they can get into trouble？”
Most of the Mount Hood rescue workers are either volunteers or part of the local sheriff’s department.There is no charge for these rescues.It is the taxpayers （纳税人） who pay the bill.Linda Carle suggests that people who take careless risks and require rescue should be charged for the rescue.She feels it is only fair that costs for things like damaged helicopters and medical care for rescuers be paid for by the people who took risks.What would you do if you were the local sheriff at Mount Hood？
28.What can we learn about Mount Hood？（ ）
A.It lies in the south of the United States.
B.It is the highest mountain in the United States.
C.The best time to climb the mountain is in May or June.
D.Hundreds of people get lost in the mountain every year.
29.What Linda Carle says in the third paragraph shows a feeling of .（ ）
A.peace B.pride C.loneliness D.anger
30.According to Linda Carle， risk-takers should .（ ）
A.pay for all the costs needed B.learn to save themselves
C.be taxed at a higher rate D.work as volunteers
31.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？（ ）
A.To ask the government to provide more rescuers.
B.To introduce Mount Hood to mountain climbers.
C.To advise climbers to think twice before they act.
D.To report some serious accidents in Mount Hood.
D
Antarctica is the most distant part of the world， but it is a center of scientific discovery and environmental change.
Early explorers were attracted there by the secret of Terra Australis.Others sought money from catching whales.Still others wanted to understand Earth’s pole in order to better sail the seas.I am a geologist who studies the timing and extent of past ice ages.I’ve been very lucky to conduct five season of research there under the protection of the Antarctic Treaty （条约）， an international agreement that encourages scientific cooperation （合作） and environmental protection.
Antarctica is the only continent that was actually discovered， because it has no native human population.British explorer Sir James Cook sailed around the continent in 1772－1775， but saw only some outlying islands （离岛）.Cook said that if there were any land， it would be “never to give way to the warmth of the sun”.But Cook also reported that Antarctic waters were rich with wildlife.
Today parts of the West Antarctica Ice Sheet are particularly close to collapse （坍塌）.Recent research shows sea level could rise by 1 meter by 2100 and 15 meters by 2500 if the greenhouse effect continues and the ice sheet experiences a rapid collapse， as it has in the past.Despite the environmental disaster in Antarctica， the continent also shows that nations can cooperate to find solutions.“I believe the Antarctic Treaty System is the world’s most important example of peaceful and scientific international cooperation.Thanks to it， 10% of Earth’s land surface is protected for wildlife.”
Yet in these bad environments， life finds a way to survive — showing that there are solutions to even the most difficult challenges.If Antarctica has taught me anything in 200 years， it’s that we can work together to deal with problems.As Ernest Shackleton once said，“Difficulties are just things to solve， after all.”
32.What is the author’s purpose in going to Antarctica？（ ）
A.To observe whales in Antarctic waters. B.To unlock the secret of Terra Australis.
C.To conduct his geological research. D.To sign an international agreement.
33.What did Cook want to tell us about Antarctica in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A.It includes some tiny islands.
B.It is terribly cold all day long.
C.It provides good places to circumnavigate.
D.It is one of the remotest areas of the world.
34.What is the author’s attitude to the Antarctic Treaty System according to Paragraph 4？（ ）
A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Shocked. D.Disappointed.
35.What has the author learned from the history of Antarctic exploration？（ ）
A.Life should be given a purpose. B.It’s time to explore nature.
C.Cooperation matters. D.Science wins all.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Wouldn’t it be great to spend a few days in the woods walking around and exploring nature？ 36.（ ） Simply getting from A to B isn’t as easy as it sounds， especially in the wilderness. Luckily for all of us， there are some excellent tips that can help you when you’re lost in the forest.
Stay calm. 37.（ ） If you don’t stay calm， you won’t be able to think clearly and make good decisions. Remember if your heart is racing and your blood pressure has skyrocketed （剧增）， it will be much harder for you to survive.
Stay positive. Remember that you’re out in the forest for a reason， whether it’s to experience new things， build memories with friends and family， or simply relax and enjoy life. Remembering what brought you to the forest in the first place will help keep your mind positive.38.（ ）
Build a shelter and start a fire. Your first order of business when you lose your way is to build a shelter and start a fire. 39.（ ）By morning， everything might look better. Plus， if you have survived until daybreak， there’s a chance that search parties looking for you probably know where to find you.
40.（ ） It’s not easy to wait for help without complaining or becoming annoyed when you lose your way in the forest. However， it’s much safer than wandering around aimlessly. If you don’t want to get hurt by animals or pass out from fatigue （疲乏）， it’s best not to make decisions hurriedly. Survival takes time！
A.Be hurry.
B.Be patient.
C.Of course， it would， but it’s easy to get lost.
D.Backpackers are usually very adventurous types.
E.Panic is often what leads you to lose their way in the forest.
F.This will help keep you warm and safe throughout the night.
G.If you take a positive attitude， chances are much higher that you’ll make it back alive.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Recently， as I neared the top of a difficult 35 foot climb at the local climbing gym， I made a dynamic move to reach the last hold.My right hand 41 the small， awkwardly placed hold， but I couldn’t 42 ， and my body fell away from the wall.Falls like this happen all the time.The rope catches you， and you rest in the air before getting back to try the 43 again.
This time， however， something went terribly 44 .I glanced down as I fell from the hold， and watched in 45 as the rope raced through the harness （保护带） and disappeared from view.
When I hit the ground， a 46 impact rushed through my body.I 47 on my right side.Had I been upright， or in just about any other 48 ， I would probably have broken my legs， and possibly my back.Still， I broke my right 49 ， but the emergency medical technicians told me with 50 that I wasn’t paralyzed （瘫痪的）.That was my biggest fear and I realized I’d 51 the fall.
Somehow， I’d tied a bad knot when I 52 the rope to my harness.I had surgery on my ankle， and I’m in a wheelchair for a couple of months， but I’m just a 53 to the world of disability.Now I can feel the ankle getting 54 by the day.For all of that， I am extraordinarily 55 .
41.A.struck B.grabbed
C.moved D.wiped
42.A.let loose B.break away
C.give in D.hang on
43.A.rope B.move
C.luck D.harness
44.A.wrong B.smooth
C.right D.fast
45.A.fear B.relief
C.delight D.excitement
46.A.mild B.confusing
C.violent D.negative
47.A.carried B.turned
C.insisted D.landed
48.A.style B.state
C.position D.place
49.A.foot B.back
C.knee D.ankle
50.A.difficulty B.worry
C.certainty D.caution
51.A.escaped B.survived
C.defeated D.ended
52.A.secured B.added
C.wrapped D.carried
53.A.visitor B.witness
C.messenger D.bystander
54.A.thinner B.fatter
C.weaker D.better
55.A.active B.appreciative
C.regretful D.respectful
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Inspired by the work of William Beebe， Dr Sylvia Earle began her work as an oceanographer at the age of 3 when she was knocked off her feet by a wave.She 56. （fascinate） by the ocean and its creatures.Although she struggled 57. （balance） her studies and family， Earle earned her PhD from Duke University， becoming well known in the marine science community.Early in her career， and while she was four 58. （month） pregnant， Earle traveled 30.5 m/100 ft below the surface in a submersible.Her experience 59. （live） in an underwater marine habitat earned her celebrity status in the scientific community.
With the experience， Earle developed an interest 60. deep-sea exploration， and in 1979 she broke 61. record for deep diving at 381 m/1，250 ft below the surface in a special suit called the Jim Suit designed to withstand （抵挡） the 62. （press）.Earle decided to test the suit as part of her research on a book 63. （publish） by National Geographic， and the diving techniques only scratched the surface of the ocean.Following this adventure， Earle started two companies 64. produce deep-sea exploration vehicles.The continued advancement in the technology of these vehicles has helped open up areas in the deep sea 65. （previous） unexplored.
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，你打算和几个朋友在下周末去珠海东澳岛（Dong’ao Island）进行一次探险旅行。请你给住在另一座城市的外籍朋友 David 发一封电子邮件介绍这次旅行计划，并邀请他一起旅行，内容包括：
1.这次旅行的时间和目的地；
2.这次旅行的主要活动（如远足、爬山、游泳、篝火派对等）；
3.这次旅行的注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：篝火派对 campfire party
Dear David，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once upon a time， in a land far away， there was a small village.The village was located in the heart of a big jungle.Surrounded by the high mountains and in the shade of green trees， the villagers happily lived a life of happiness.
All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them had the imagination or the will to try something new， except for one girl named Hannah.Very few people in the village could read， let alone write， and Hannah was one of them.Her parents had made sure that their only child got everything possible.
Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time.She loved to explore and would spend hours in the woods looking for new things.She loved to create stories in her head and used to imagine herself as one of her characters.Sometimes， she even told stories to her friends， adding her own touch of curiosity every now and then to different stories， making them more interesting.She wanted to inspire the sparks of curiosity and imagination in them.
One afternoon， when Hannah was on one of her adventurous searches， she came upon an abandoned cottage （遗弃的小屋）.The cottage looked very old in its condition.The door was hardly hanging and the wood was about to break apart into pieces.Even though Hannah’s mother had strictly warned her not to go wandering in abandoned places， her curiosity drove her to approach it.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Opening the door， she was left shocked by a room full of books！
To her disappointment， her friends showed no interest in the tales she told.
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