单元质量检测（四） Never too old to learn
（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 are the speakers probably doing？（ ）
A.Preparing for camping. B.Buying sleeping bags. C.Cleaning up the car.
2.Where does the woman want to go？（ ）
A.Chicago. B.Atlanta. C.Denver.
3.How does the woman feel？（ ）
A.Satisfied. B.Discouraged. C.Excited.
4.Where are the speakers？（ ）
A.At home. B.In the office. C.In the stadium.
5.What’s the woman’s attitude to McDonald’s？（ ）
A.Supportive. B.Neutral. C.Opposed.
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 shoe size does the man want？（ ）
A.Size 7. B.Size 8. C.Size 10.
7.How much will the man pay？（ ）
A.$32. B.$36. C.$40.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the girl do for the dance？（ ）
A.She did the cleaning. B.She did the decorating. C.She did the dishwashing.
9.When was the dance held？（ ）
A.On Friday night. B.On Saturday night. C.On Sunday night.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the woman say about her apartment？（ ）
A.It has two bedrooms with a big kitchen.
B.It has two bedrooms with a small balcony.
C.It has one bedroom with a large balcony.
11.How much should the man pay the woman if he hires the apartment？（ ）
A.About $100. B.About $200. C.About $400.
12.When will the woman meet the man？（ ）
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the man enjoy most about the course？（ ）
A.Meeting famous musicians.
B.Organising every detail of it.
C.Hearing young musicians play.
14.How does the man advertise the course？（ ）
A.Through the Internet. B.Through the university. C.Through the TV show.
15.What is required to join the course？（ ）
A.Perfect performances. B.Basic English skills. C.Good looks.
16.Why isn’t the countryside a good choice？（ ）
A.The cost is high. B.The space is limited. C.The transport is inconvenient.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How many people in America go rock climbing？（ ）
A.More than ten million people. B.Around nine million people. C.About five million people.
18.What does rock climbing require according to the speaker？（ ）
A.Strength and strong will. B.Strong will and high energy. C.Good balance and strength.
19.How many kinds of rock climbing are mentioned？（ ）
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
20.According to the speaker， who should attempt to go rock climbing alone？（ ）
A.Only the very best in the sport. B.Only the young climbers. C.Only people who have experience in groups.
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
Photo Contest
Entry Categories
1.Photo Competition
Theme：“Connect”
Entry format： Single photo or photo story （two to five images）
Any equipment can be used.
No age restrictions.
2.Short Film Competition
Theme：“Passion”
Entry format： 180 to 300 seconds long video
Any equipment can be used.
If any language is used within the video， English language subtitles （字幕） must be included.
Entrants must be 25 years of age or younger.
Prizes
Award name Competition No.of Winners Prizes
Grand Prize Photo Competition 1 $3，000
Short Film Competition
Excellence Award Photo Competition 2 1.$2，000 2.An instant print camera
Short Film Competition 2 1.$2，000 2.A camera with video output function
Special Encouragement Award Photo Competition 4 1.$1，000 2.An instant print camera
Short Film Competition 4
Entry Period
Photo Competition
22 October to 25 December
Short Film Competition
26 October to 8 December
Note：
1.Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been displayed or exhibited as any visual medium.
2.Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway， including similar works， are not acceptable.Even works that are entered in other competitions after submission to this contest will be regarded as having been submitted to other contests currently underway.
21.What do the two competitions have in common？（ ）
A.They allow any equipment. B.They share the same theme.
C.They have no age restrictions. D.They accept entries from other contests.
22.What can Special Encouragement Award winners get？（ ）
A.$3，000. B.$2，000.
C.$1，000 & an instant print camera. D.$1，000 & a camera with video output function.
23.What is the deadline for submissions to Photo Competition？（ ）
A.22 October. B.26 October.
C.8 December. D.25 December.
B
I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse.A girl born under this zodiac （生肖） is believed to have a wild， steed-like （骏马般的） spirit that will block her fortunes， bringing her family trouble.These beliefs were planted in my mind as a girl growing up in South Korea.I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still， gentle， and quiet.
Actually， when I was young， I loved exploring the mountainous trails behind our house， examining the various soil layers in nearby fields， and generally running wild outdoors.I often returned home with soiled clothes.
In high school， I settled on a quiet career choice： I would become a lawyer.However， when I was accepted into a prelaw program， I found the courses boring.That’s when a teacher said，“You could always get a science degree， and go back into law.”
I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology （地质学）. Shortly thereafter， though， culture shock set in.I was not ready for the intense physical requirements of my field courses.One 6-week summer course required strenuous （费劲的） hikes， camping in extreme heat， and heavy lifting.My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before.But other women in my program were an inspiration.I saw beauty in their strength， and I wanted to be like them.
By the end of my undergraduate degree， I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl.And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer.My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life.But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.
I’m now a postdoc with years of experience collecting samples in challenging field environments， and I’m thankful I resisted the cultural expectations placed on me.My wild， steed-like spirit wasn’t something to suppress （压制）.Instead， it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit for me.
24.What can we learn about the author in her childhood？（ ）
A.She was a quiet and shy girl. B.She was encouraged to study hard.
C.She brought misfortunes to her family. D.She spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors.
25.What was the reason for the author studying geology？（ ）
A.The bright employment prospect.
B.The difficulty of getting a law degree.
C.Her desire to act against her cultural expectations.
D.Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses.
26.What happened to the author when she started to learn geology？（ ）
A.She was strongly opposed by her family. B.She was not interested in the field courses.
C.She was not used to doing strenuous activities. D.She was looked down upon by other women.
27.Which of the following best describes the author’s parents？（ ）
A.Careful. B.Demanding.
C.Open-minded. D.Far-sighted.
C
Up until the last decade， the classic gym model for millions of Americans was to grab their iPod， put on their running shoes， and go to the gym alone.With the recent popularization of group fitness classes such as CrossFit， we started to see more gym-goers seeking a more communal environment.Headphones were replaced with high fives and athletes changed their shoes together.However， for many gym-attendees， the routine stayed the same.
So the question then remains， what is the best option？ Should you go at it alone or with your crew？ Science says the latter.According to a study by the American Osteopathic Association， group fitness was shown to reduce stress by 26％.“The communal benefits of coming together with friends and colleagues， and doing something difficult， while encouraging one another， are big and go beyond exercising alone，” said Danya Yorks， the lead researcher on the study.
Not only that but a study by the Journal of Social Sciences （JSS） found that working out next to a person just a little bit fitter than you might push you to jump on that pull-up bar a little earlier or pull your splits （劈叉） down a bit more， while when we work out alone， we tend to slack off （懈怠） a bit.
Think about all the little decisions you make each day around your fitness.Sleep in or go to the gym？ Ice cream or fruit for dessert？ Water or soda？ And so many more.When you’re around like-minded people with similar goals， these decisions become just a bit easier.
So next time you head to the gym， grab your friends and hit a team workout or sign up for your local group CrossFit class.You might just be surprised by the effect it can have on your training.
28.What was typical of many American gym-goers a decade ago？（ ）
A.Joining a fitness class. B.Exercising to pop music.
C.Giving a lot of high fives. D.Doing workouts by themselves.
29.What might be Danya Yorks’s attitude to CrossFit classes？（ ）
A.Favorable. B.Intolerant.
C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
30.Who would make a nice gym partner according to the JSS study？（ ）
A.An early riser. B.A brilliant talker.
C.Someone in better shape. D.Someone with a small appetite.
31.What is the best title for the text？
A.Why Should You Hit the Gym with Your Friends？ B.What Is the Latest Fashion for Gym-attendees？
C.What Is the Best Fitness Program for You？ D.Why Should You Do More Exercise？
D
To early childhood educator Erika Christakis， schooling and learning are two different things.According to one study she cites in her well-researched book， The Importance of Being Little， 25％ of Los Angeles kindergarteners were allowed no time at all for free play.Three-and four-year-olds can make discoveries for themselves if given the mental space to do so and freed from typical overscheduled activities.But too often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups （with too much attention to details）， expected to hew to rigid lesson plans， and given little flexibility.Some say they have little time to bond with their students.
“Kids are being too much talked at rather than listened to.” This “crushes （毁坏）” their curiosity.In America， reading， writing， and the cognitive （认知的） demands that have been traditionally introduced in second or third grades have been pushed forward to preschools — to 3-year-olds “who lack the motor skills and attention span （持续时间） to be successful”.Christakis argues that forcing academic rigor （严格） at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse， not better.
She admires the philosophies of Waldorf and Steiner schools， which teach young children handiwork such as weaving or woodwork “as part of an imaginative and story-driven curriculum”.They have nature outings for children aged three to six.They sleep in tents with only their teachers and other children （no texting nor parents allowed everywhere near for days）.They learn from nature and everyday experience， invent their own games， choose their own playmates， and settle their own conflicts.They learn to dress themselves， make meals， and help one another.At night they sing around a campfire.
Here at home， early education in Christakis’s telling seems to have been overtaken by well-intentioned politicians who don’t understand the first thing about how children actually learn.Alphabets， slogans， and rhymes on the walls are too much for “young children when they can’t even yet read”.Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills， and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be reflective”， she says.
32.Which of the following best explains “hew to” underlined in Paragraph 1？（ ）
A.Give up. B.Break up.
C.Contribute to. D.Stick to.
33.What is Erika Christakis’s opinion on American preschool education？（ ）
A.It focuses too much on traditional subjects.
B.It negatively affects children’s development.
C.It fails to teach children reading and writing skills.
D.It is disconnected from the reality of primary schools.
34.What does Paragraph 3 tell us about Waldorf and Steiner schools？（ ）
A.They disallow texting in the classrooms.
B.Their communication with parents is effective.
C.They advocate an outdoor learning environment.
D.Their courses rely heavily on teacher involvement.
35.What do children actually need according to Erika Christakis？（ ）
A.Appropriate learning resources. B.Stimulating conversations.
C.Repetitive reading exercises. D.Quality family time.
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。
Have you ever committed countless hours to a study session just to end up feeling discouraged because you can’t remember the information？36. （ ） Meet the Feynman Technique， a clear-cut way to improve your understanding of any subject and new material.
As Yogi Bhajan， a spiritual teacher， put it， “If you want to learn something， read about it.If you want to understand something， write about it.If you want to master something， teach it.” 37.（ ） The method was named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist， Richard Feynman.
Feynman believed that one of the best ways to study is to think critically and learn deeply to gain a better understanding of an idea.In other words， if you take what you learn and simplify it as if you are explaining it to others who are unfamiliar with the idea， you’ll quickly be able to see where your weaknesses lie.38.（ ） If you can’t simply explain and teach the concept， then you don’t understand it well enough.
39.（ ）However， the Feynman Technique can help， especially when you are learning something new， want to broaden your understanding of a complex topic you’ve already learned， or are trying to improve your score in your upcoming exam.While some people spend hours studying without significant results， you can cut the time down with this technique and remember that knowledge for years.
40.（ ） As you’re able to comprehend ideas quickly， you’ll slowly start to see improvement in your academic performance.
A.What if there’s a better way？
B.What is the Feynman Technique？
C.Studying is by no means an easy task.
D.The technique is here to help with some simple steps.
E.That’s the fundamental idea behind the Feynman Technique.
F.The goal is to learn by explaining in language that fourth-graders can understand.
G.The next time you find yourself stuck on a complicated topic， use this technique.
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。
My first word was probably “Why？” My toddler questions weren’t the 41 ones like “Why is the sky blue？” 42 ， they leaned more toward “Why can’t I have another cookie？” I was a strong-willed child with an inquiring mind.Mom knew how to 43 me from the start.When she 44 an explanation， she’d often say，“It’s always okay to ask questions.” If I 45 she’d reply with a short response and then lead my 46 elsewhere by asking me about the games I played with my dolls.
When I started elementary school， my questions didn’t end， nor did my mother’s 47 .She often said， “You won’t learn unless you ask questions.”
Once， I was 48 my handiwork.I didn’t know how much paste （浆糊） to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.In total 49 ， I said， “Mom， I can’t do this！” She replied softly，“Why not？” Together， we worked on 50 my handiwork.She asked questions about what needed to be done and let me find the 51 on my own.Something else 52 as well： Our bond as mother and daughter grew.Mom 53 some of her own experiences of growing up.
Mom taught me it was always 54 to ask and seek out answers.However， there was one question I never had to ask her，“Mom， do you love me？” She always showed it in her encouraging ways.Thanks， Mom， for being such a great role model of 55 .
41.A.personal B.usual C.modern D.direct
42.A.Again B.Besides C.Thus D.Instead
43.A.handle B.greet C.replace D.confuse
44.A.questioned B.confirmed C.finished D.required
45.A.admitted B.succeeded C.participated D.insisted
46.A.doubt B.promise C.attention D.fault
47.A.responses B.courses C.donations D.rewards
48.A.looking at B.working on C.packing up D.asking for
49.A.freedom B.relief C.frustration D.curiosity
50.A.completing B.finding C.promoting D.introducing
51.A.advantages B.suggestions C.orders D.answers
52.A.delayed B.ended C.happened D.repeated
53.A.recorded B.shared C.enjoyed D.skipped
54.A.formal B.same C.difficult D.okay
55.A.love B.creativity C.honesty D.kindness
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。
When you think of fruit farmers， what comes to your mind？ Is it 56. （stress） outdoor work such as watering and picking up fruits all day long？
Well， that’s not the case for orange farmers in Hongshan Village in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality， where 5G — 57. latest generation of a wireless network — has made a huge 58. （different）.
August is when the orange trees need timely and sufficient watering.In the past， local farmers had to stay in the farmland all day 59. （achieve） that.They can now complete the task 60. （remote） via a monitoring and control system tied to their smartphones.
That’s only a small part of a smart farming system 61. （enable） by 5G mobile networks， 62. promise to revolutionize the traditional farming industry.In a 5G smart farm， wireless sensors connected through 5G can monitor field 63. （condition） like the weather， air， crop growth， and detect when crops need water or fertilizer as well as their ideal quantities.
Smart farming also replaces farmhands with all kinds of smart agricultural machinery and devices， such 64. agricultural planes and self-driving tractors （拖拉机）.5G networks enable remote control of such devices.
To sum up， 5G will make agricultural production 65. （efficient） than before and improve the produce’s yields and quality.
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。你班上周五举办了一场以Learning from Mistakes为主题的英语学习经验交流会。请你为校英文报写一篇新闻稿，内容包括：
1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Learning from Mistakes
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。
（2024·江苏无锡运河实验学校高二下期中）
My Lucky Bamboo
My wife Hannah and I don’t usually keep houseplants.Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered.But after my diagnosis （诊断） with a brain cancer， I loved the idea of having something new and green around.
My friend Mitch gave me what he said was a lucky bamboo plant in a deep-green container.We placed the plant in the living room window across from the sofa where I spent much of the day.
I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself.When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or brown or lose all its leaves， I was pleasantly surprised.
Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment at a time when I sometimes felt useless.The cancer limited my ability to walk， and the treatment left me worn out， making it hard for me to accomplish everyday tasks.As a family physician， I was used to being the one who provided care， not the one who received it.
Since my diagnosis， it seemed that I had to rely on help from other people.The enormous change left me feeling unsettled.Watering the plant， as small an act as it was， connected me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.
Over the next few months， I recovered from surgery and completed treatment afterwards.Even after I returned to work， I continued to care for the plant.Soon， it had nearly doubled in height and its leaves were shiny.Both the tree and I were thriving （茁壮成长）.
Then， surprisingly， it began to show signs of stress.I increased my watering.I fed it commercial plant food.No matter what I did， the leaves kept browning and dropping to the floor.
I grew more and more discouraged and uneasy.“I can’t even care for a simple plant！” I yelled.“I’m failing！”Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before.She asked me why I was getting so worked up about this particular one.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die， too！”
As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to help me figure out how to care for my ailing （状况不佳的） plant.
6 / 9单元质量检测（二） Understanding each other
（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 is the conversation mainly about？（ ）
A.A school. B.A farm. C.A storm.
2.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Husband and wife. B.Manager and clerk. C.Friends.
3.Why does the woman call the man？（ ）
A.To book a room. B.To order her meal. C.To remind him of her dinner.
4.How much is the blue dress？（ ）
A.$200. B.$100. C.$50.
5.What does the woman promise to do？（ ）
A.Compensate the man for his loss.
B.Be careful next time.
C.Punish Bob.
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 are the speakers mainly discussing？（ ）
A.Where to buy tickets. B.Where to park the car. C.Where to get a camera.
7.Where will the speakers meet？（ ）
A.At the market. B.At the camera shop. C.At the sports stadium.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does the woman feel about climbing the rock？（ ）
A.Tired. B.Relaxed. C.Excited.
9.What will the woman do with Kate？（ ）
A.See films. B.Have dinner. C.Watch TV shows.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why doesn’t the man like to go to France？（ ）
A.Because he’s been there.
B.Because it is too noisy.
C.Because the time does not fit.
11.How much does the tour to Spain cost？（ ）
A.345 pounds. B.385 pounds. C.470 pounds.
12.Where will the man go for his holiday？（ ）
A.Sweden. B.Spain. C.Italy.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where will the man work？（ ）
A.At a computer company. B.At a newspaper. C.At an advertising company.
14.Why did the man choose that workplace？（ ）
A.Because it has less pressure.
B.Because it offers him good pay.
C.Because it is close to his home.
15.How is the woman’s job hunting？（ ）
A.Unsuccessful. B.Lucky. C.Easy.
16.What does the woman want to become？（ ）
A.A teacher. B.A writer. C.A reporter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Why did the speaker quarrel with her neighbour？（ ）
A.Because he came home late.
B.Because he was too noisy.
C.Because he stayed up late.
18.How did the neighbour react after the speaker went to his apartment？（ ）
A.He changed for the worse.
B.He admitted his misbehaviour.
C.He apologised to her.
19.What did the speaker do after arguing with her neighbour？（ ）
A.She gave him a gift.
B.She had a talk with him.
C.She watched a movie with him.
20.What is the speaker’s suggestion to Teddy？（ ）
A.Turning to the police for help.
B.Being patient and trying to stand it.
C.Writing a friendly letter to the neighbour.
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
Best Online Tutoring （辅导） Jobs for College Students
CAMBLY
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Pay：The average salary is $20 per hour.
STUDYPOOL
Studypool is an online tutoring platform that specializes in paid homework help and study note guides.You can make money selling notes on Studypool or as a personal tutor for different homework questions students have.
Pay：The amount of money you make on Studypool is ultimately based on how many notes you sell and how many questions you answer.
21.What do we know about CAMBLY？（ ）
A.It has weekly fixed hours for tutors. B.It is an online English teaching platform.
C.It requires teaching or tutoring experience. D.It offers tutoring services for various subjects.
22.What is the highest hourly pay for a BOOKNOOK’s tutor？（ ）
A.$10. B.$12.
C.$18. D.$20.
23.Where can tutors make money by posting study materials？（ ）
A.On CAMBLY. B.On BOOKNOOK.
C.On . D.On STUDYPOOL.
B
For any student， moving away from home can be daunting （使人气馁的）.But I didn’t expect student life in Scotland to be all that different from my home in the Netherlands.After all， we get the same news and TV shows online.However， when I moved from Amsterdam to study at the University of Stirling， I began to realise that a few small things caught me off balance.I was suffering a minor culture shock.
In my freshman year， I quickly found out my English was not as good as I’d assumed.Most of my flatmates were born and raised in Scotland， and I constantly found myself having to ask them to repeat themselves.Their Scottish accents didn’t help and I was mispronouncing names and places all the time.
Then I had to adjust to a new social life.I was surprised by the campus culture in the UK — in the Netherlands， most universities don’t have one main campus where you can attend university， as well as live and exercise all in the same place.Also， Dutch universities typically offer fewer societies， so students take part in activities in the community or town where they live.But here， you never have to leave campus if you don’t want to.I had to get used to everyone being so close to each other all the time.
But I’ve found lots of pleasant surprises in the UK too — and so have many other international students I know.Eimear McCarthy， studying sport psychology in Stirling， and originally from Ireland， said she was taken aback by how smartly male students dress in Stirling compared to her friends at home.However， on the downside， she found that Scottish shops don’t sell her favourite Irish corn snack.“The UK doesn’t have Meanies， which is just horrible，” she told me.“Meanies are my life.”
Culture shock can knock your confidence in the beginning.But you’re not alone in taking time to adapt， and soon you start to get used to all the differences.Looking back， most of the shocks I experienced made good stories to tell my friends.
24.Which of the following best explains “caught me off balance” underlined in Paragraph 1？（ ）
A.Taught me a lesson. B.Made me different.
C.Surprised me. D.Frightened me.
25.What did the author realise in her first year in the UK？（ ）
A.Asking questions repeatedly was an annoying habit.
B.It was easy for non-locals to pick up a Scottish accent.
C.The pronunciation taught by her roommates was wrong.
D.Her English language skills were below her expectations.
26.What does Paragraph 3 tell us about Dutch college students？（ ）
A.They don’t socialise very often on campus.
B.They prefer to live in the student apartments.
C.They like participating in activities organised by societies.
D.They don’t have to leave the main campus unless they want to.
27.What was expressed in Eimear McCarthy’s words？（ ）
A.Fear. B.Disappointment.
C.Confusion. D.Envy.
C
Exams are disturbing， especially for those already of an anxious character.The silence of the hall； the watchful eye of the monitor； the smug （自命不凡的） expression of the person who has finished 15 minutes early.It， therefore， seems hardly surprising that those who worry about taking tests do worse than those who do not.Scientist Maria Theobald theorised that if this were true， then those with high levels of anxiety would perform worse in a real exam than in a mock exam （模拟考试） or during online practice sessions.
So she worked with 309 students who were preparing for their final exam.During the 100 days before the exam， all her volunteers used a digital-learning platform which presented them with old exam questions and logged their performance.They also sat a mock exam 40 days before the real thing.To assess their levels of anxiety， they were asked， every day for 40 days in the run-up to the real exam and also on the day of that exam， to respond on a five-point scale （五分制） to statements like， “I feel nervous.”
What Dr Theobald found was not what she expected.Anxiety on the day of the test did not predict exam performance at all.What did predict it was the level of knowledge a student displayed in the mock exam and the earlier digital-learning activities.Those who performed well in these also did well in the real thing， regardless of how anxious they were on the day.What actually restricted students was anxiety during the weeks before the exam took place.The greater a student’s anxiety in those days， the lower his or her knowledge gain was， leaving that student with less material to reproduce during the exam.
Dr Theobald notes that test anxiety is at its worst when students have low expectations of success and meanwhile know that passing the exam is extremely important.To reduce this anxiety， she proposes a twofold strategy for students as they revise.First， they can raise their belief in their abilities by reminding themselves of how much they know.Second， they can reduce the significance of the test by reminding themselves that， while it is important， it is not a life-or-death situation.
28.Why did Dr Theobald conduct the research？（ ）
A.To prove general ideas about anxiety wrong.
B.To find ways to reduce students’ exam anxiety.
C.To find out what really contributes to students’ anxiety.
D.To see if pressure in the exam hall influences exam results.
29.What did participants do during Dr Theobald’s research？（ ）
A.They took part in 40 mock exams. B.They reported their learning activities.
C.They had their psychological state assessed. D.They used a learning tool to reduce their anxiety.
30.What did Dr Theobald’s research find？（ ）
A.Pressure drives students to study hard.
B.Students feel more pressure during real exams.
C.Anxiety on the exam day makes students perform poorly.
D.Students’ performance in mock exams can predict real exam results.
31.What is a way to reduce pre-test anxiety according to Dr Theobald？（ ）
A.Being more confident in themselves. B.Having lower expectations of themselves.
C.Treating exams as something unimportant. D.Taking more mock exams before the real one.
D
With energy prices on the rise， people up and down the country are looking for ways to keep their usage as low as possible， and in many cases changing how they carry out everyday tasks.This of course includes washing up， with a number of us keen to cut back on how much hot water we use.
With this in mind， economical shoppers have applauded a new washing-up liquid formula （配方） released by Fairy， which allows you to wash your dirty dishes in cold water.The label reads，“New.Brilliant in cold.Save energy”， and some believe it could save them ￡100 a year in heating bills.
Shoppers can buy the new version of Fairy’s cold water washing-up liquid in Wilko stores， with prices starting at ￡2.50.Some shoppers weren’t too sure about washing their plates in cold water， which they feared wouldn’t be too comfortable， while others felt saddened that such measures were needed in the first place.A number of customers however were keen to give it a try.
“I have two young babies， so I often forget to wash up leaving the water to go cold，” commented Jane Evans， a 35-year-old housewife.
Fairy isn’t only making changes in the formula， it has also had the biggest design change in its 62-year history with the bottle turned “upside down” for the first time.The launch of the new upside-down bottle comes as research reveals the average Briton spends a total of 60 hours a year washing up 7，300 items.The efficiently redesigned bottle means it’s much easier to get the last drop of washing-up liquid out of the bottle， while its anti-leak technology means messy caps are a thing of the past.
“By combining a highly effective new formula with useful packaging improvements， we want to make life easier for consumers by creating superior and innovative products，” a Fairy spokesperson said.
32.What attracts customers concerning Fairy’s new washing-up liquid？（ ）
A.It helps save money. B.Its formula is eco-friendly.
C.It smells good. D.It is highly effective for dirty dishes.
33.What is Jane Evans’ attitude to Fairy’s new product？（ ）
A.Critical. B.Uninterested.
C.Mixed. D.Approving.
34.Why did Fairy redesign the bottle？（ ）
A.To make it stand out among many similar products.
B.To help make full use of the washing-up liquid.
C.To cut down on the cost of its material.
D.To keep it tidy with a smaller cap.
35.What is the main idea of the text？（ ）
A.A new product keeps a kitchen clean. B.Fairy undergoes significant changes.
C.People find ways to deal with high energy prices. D.Fairy’s new product is available in stores.
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。
Communication runs the world.It is one of the most basic and important life skills to learn.Problems with communication can have a huge impact on your life.36.（ ） Here are some tips that will help you to get your message across effortlessly.
37.（ ）
Give a thought to what you are going to say.Begin with a clear goal of communication and precise thinking.If you know exactly what ideas you are trying to communicate before speaking， the receiver will have a good grasp of what you want them to understand.
Take care of your body language.
Your expressions， gestures， and tones are powerful tools.Whenever you are speaking， make sure you are communicating with the appropriate body language.For example， saying “Congratulations！” to someone with a sad face will make you seem like you are not truly happy.38.（ ）
Be an active listener.
39.（ ） Even though you and the other person may have a different perception （看法） of the subject， listening to the person overcomes barriers.By listening， you will make the other person feel that their perception is equally as important as yours.
Make your message judgement-free.
When you are speaking， do not speak rudely or impolitely about someone’s culture， religion （宗教） or beliefs.40.（ ） As a result， they will lose interest in the conversation.Respecting other people’s perspectives plays a huge role in overcoming barriers to effective communication.If you want to say something about a culture， religion， or belief， make sure you say it politely.
A.It may affect your listeners emotionally.
B.Ensure the time of your communication is good.
C.Wait until they are finished with what they are saying.
D.Make your ideas clear to yourself before communicating them.
E.Therefore， overcoming barriers to effective communication is highly important.
F.When you use the wrong body language， your message can be easily misinterpreted.
G.For effective communication， you must always listen to the other person attentively.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I was a new chief nurse leader in a busy hospital.The cadre （骨干队伍） of nurses I was 41 with could， on the one hand， be as kind as any I had ever encountered.On the other hand， they could be 42 as nails because they had seen it all.
One day， the take-no-prisoners head nurse of the surgical intensive care unit， Mary， came storming into my office and started to voice her 43 Dr H.， who had a reputation for being very 44 to deal with.Mary reported that the day before， he had examined a patient’s open surgical wound with his bare hands.When she pointed out his 45 ， he said that she should not interfere with（干涉） his judgment.
Calming her down， I agreed that his behavior was 46 and suggested that we meet with him together.She 47 .When asked why he had not taken the usual precautions （防范措施）， Dr H.declared that this was a better way of getting to feel the wound.He further 48 his actions by insisting that this technique was described in the literature.
“Could he 49 that to us？” I asked.He said he would and left the meeting 50 .Of course we 51 saw any such article.
We reported the 52 to the medical director， and Dr H.was 53 to use gloves on all patients later.After that， Dr H.learnt that the nursing organization was prepared to 54 if and when his behavior was potentially 55 to patients.
41.A.living B.playing C.working D.learning
42.A.amazing B.tough C.boring D.friendly
43.A.fear of B.anger with C.curiosity about D.sorrow for
44.A.difficult B.important C.practical D.strange
45.A.mistake B.confusion C.intention D.failure
46.A.influential B.unnecessary C.impressive D.unacceptable
47.A.agreed B.hesitated C.admitted D.complained
48.A.repeated B.stressed C.reflected D.defended
49.A.show B.test C.explain D.complete
50.A.on purpose B.as usual C.by all means D.in a rush
51.A.never B.seldom C.still D.always
52.A.discovery B.incident C.adventure D.experiment
53.A.allowed B.advised C.instructed D.encouraged
54.A.give up B.line up C.take care D.take action
55.A.cruel B.blind C.harmful D.painful
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。
When the Binhai Library opened in the Chinese coastal city of Tianjin in October 2017， it 56. （attract） a flood of visitors straight away.And no wonder， considering it is 57. （absolute） striking.
58. first sight， it seems that the bright white open hall 59. （cover） with row upon row of colourful books piled on a continuous wave of curving， terraced shelves （弯曲的阶梯式书架）.That is not altogether true， however.The majority of the “books” in the room are in fact printed images of books that are papered onto the back of the shelving 60. （give） the appearance of rows of books.
61. building， designed by the Dutch architectural firm MVRDV， is an impressive 363，000 square feet and five stories high， with the capacity to fit over a million books in its 62. （collect）.As of yet， it stores about 200，000 books， housed in the library’s more traditional reading rooms.
The curving shelves in the main room are actually meant to be used as seating and 63. （step） for visitors， giving the feeling that you are lost in a sea of words.They surround a huge， shining white spherical auditorium （球形礼堂） 64. stands at the center of the room.When 65. （see） from the park outside the library， the unique space looks like a giant eye， and has already been named “The Eye of Binhai”.
The library is part of an urban cultural center developed by the city of Tianjin.Nearby are the Tianjin Grand Theater， Art Gallery， Natural History Museum， and Science and Technology Museum.
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，想邀请新来的交换生George加入你的兴趣小组，共同设计一份调查问卷（questionnaire），以了解全校学生的早餐习惯。请你用英语给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.邀请他的原因；2.希望他能接受邀请。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear George，
Best regards，
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。
My father is a mechanic on a battleship.I’m trapped in my Aunt Lucia’s bakery downtown.Mom works double shifts at the clothing factory.She makes uniforms， mostly sewing pockets on jackets.I asked her once if she put things into the pockets for our soldiers to find， like poems.She said soldiers wore jackets with pockets to hold tools they might need for war and survival， not silly things like poetry.It seems no one appreciates my creative contributions to the war effort， but Aunt Lucia says my help to her is important， since both her workers joined the army.
Every day， Aunt Lucia and I get up before dawn to make the dough （生面团）.Next， we bake bread and cakes.Then， while I help customers， Lucia makes cupcakes and cookies for sale in the afternoon.Whenever the phone rings， she races from the back room to answer the call.She’s always worried that it might be bad news， so she wants to be the first to hear it.After dinner， Aunt Lucia invites neighbours over to listen to the radio.I always listen closely for any news about the war.
I remember how intently my parents read reports about the war， which I rarely understood.They often whispered to one another， and I’d shout out something like， “Speak up！ I can’t hear you！” They’d frown （皱眉） and leave me alone to talk in private.
One night， they came into the living room and turned off the radio.At first I was angry， but they had serious expressions on their faces.“The military will be looking for new recruits （新兵）.I know something about boats and ship engines， so I intend to join the army，” Dad said.
My face grew hot， but my hands felt cold.“You can’t just leave，” I shouted and stormed off to my bedroom.Looking back on that now， I feel ashamed of how selfishly I had acted.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
This morning， Aunt Lucia could tell I was feeling down and she asked me to help her decorate cupcakes.
Dad was excited that he could do something for our army on the day he left.
8 / 9单元质量检测（三） Careers and skills
（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 do the speakers plan to get to the sports meet？（ ）
A.At 7：45. B.At 8：00. C.At 8：15.
2.What does the woman want from the store？（ ）
A.Cookies. B.Milk. C.Peanut butter.
3.What are the speakers talking about？（ ）
A.A CD by Johnny Holden. B.A present for Molly. C.A famous musician.
4.Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel？（ ）
A.For its price. B.For its location. C.For its size.
5.What is the man doing？（ ）
A.Waiting for a call. B.Calling his neighbour. C.Opening a window.
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 is the man’s mother now？（ ）
A.In the hospital. B.At home. C.At school.
7.Why does the man ask a week off？（ ）
A.To have an operation. B.To do some cleaning. C.To look after his mother.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How does Tina look now？（ ）
A.Excited. B.Upset. C.Calm.
9.Why didn’t the woman take part in the competition？（ ）
A.Because she wasn’t feeling well.
B.Because she didn’t feel like going.
C.Because she couldn’t afford the time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the man’s requirement？（ ）
A.Going to the swimming pool. B.Making a phone call. C.Changing the room.
11.What is the man’s problem？（ ）
A.He can’t go to sleep.
B.He’s afraid to take the elevator.
C.He has difficulty climbing the stairs.
12.What will the woman do？（ ）
A.Check a room.
B.Tell the doorman to help the man.
C.Send the man’s wife to the hospital.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Why did Tim do a project on “How to Lead a Greener Life”？（ ）
A.To find more information for his science lessons.
B.To do something to help the environment.
C.To get his family interested in the project.
14.How does Tim go to school now？（ ）
A.By car. B.By bus. C.By bike.
15.What advice is Tim going to give his teachers？（ ）
A.Ask students to hand in their homework electronically.
B.Request students to recycle school paper.
C.Make students use both sides of paper.
16.What does Tim think the school cafeteria should do？（ ）
A.Use local produce. B.Have meatless Mondays. C.Stop selling bottled drinks.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker？（ ）
A.Diving. B.Swimming. C.Fishing.
18.Why do some scientists come to Bali？（ ）
A.To study volcanoes. B.To study the sea creatures. C.To study traditional artworks.
19.What do most people of Bali do？（ ）
A.Work in tourism. B.Do agricultural work. C.Make special clothes.
20.What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year？（ ）
A.Drink traditional coffee. B.Do some shopping. C.Visit ancient Chinese buildings.
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
Are you ready to unlock your full career potential？ Explore the details of each course below to find your right fit.
EliteOnline
Whether you’re exploring what to do next or you’ve already identified a role， this course is structured to help you take practical steps towards your career.It uses a design thinking approach to help people of any age and academic background.It consists of 5 career-oriented concepts， explained through videos， personal reflections， and exercises.
7 weeks： 2－4 hours per week； self-paced
AUX
The course provides skill development for graduates as they prepare for their next career step.Participants will build skills to promote leadership， run a team， manage projects， apply teaching skills beyond the classroom， develop strategic communication skills and prepare successful job application materials.
7 weeks： 2－5 hours per week； instructor-led on a course schedule
BerkUX
This course provides tips and strategies for launching a successful music career as an artist.It covers developing your identity， leading a band， planning and recording your first independent record， building a brand， developing business partnerships， and understanding the business side of music production.
4 weeks： 2－5 hours per week； self-paced
UXOnline
In this course， you will focus on the pathways to Internet security career success.You will determine your own incoming skills， talent， and deep interests to apply towards a meaningful exploration of 32 Digital Pathways of Cybersecurity.You will complete a self-assessment to determine the next essential steps.
6 weeks： 2－4 hours per week； self-paced
21.What is an advantage of EliteOnline？（ ）
A.It provides downloadable videos. B.It offers the longest learning hours.
C.It focuses on trainings of design thinking. D.It requires no specific academic background.
22.What do AUX and BerkUX have in common？（ ）
A.They allow a flexible learning pace. B.They aim at specific professions.
C.They develop management skills. D.They assess career potentials.
23.Which profession are participants in UXOnline most likely to pursue？（ ）
A.Network engineering. B.Online teaching.
C.Career consulting. D.Digital marketing.
B
While for many a chef， serving up the fanciest and most delicious meals is the ultimate aim， Rudolf Brand has an extra mission： fighting food waste.He believes that with his dishes， he can have a big impact： not just on people’s taste buds （味蕾）， but also on their way of thinking about food — and food waste.
With 22 years of experience， including Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Amsterdam， he has seen a lot of food wasted in his career.So what is the best way to prevent this？ For him， it really comes down to one essential thing：“Rather than thinking about what you want to cook， look at the remnants， what’s available， and then make a menu.This is what every chef should do.”
He’s clear on his solution： “Lose that fanciness， and look at the quality of the product and the flavor，” Rudolf explains.“There are too many chefs who are trying to be too fancy.They want to have only the biggest sea fish no matter what.Or they make a dish with only the heart of the cabbage， only using the most delicate leaves and then they throw away the rest.” He shakes his head at the idea of such waste.
He knows that one of his suppliers — a local farm — is left with a growing food mountain when top Michelin-starred chefs only buy the prized cuts of meat instead of ordering the entire leg.In just three or four weeks， the farm is left with 1，000 legs of lamb in the freezer.“And that’s just one supplier，” he says.
While other chefs will only accept the best from their suppliers， if something is smaller or damaged or has a few black bits， Rudolf is still going to use it.“Just because I’ll accept produce of a slightly lower quality doesn’t mean I’m going to serve less quality.It’s my job to turn that into good-quality food on the plate，” he says.
24.What does Rudolf intend to do with his dishes？（ ）
A.Create the fanciest meals ever. B.Educate the public on food waste.
C.Encourage people to cook by themselves. D.Pursue a career in Michelin-starred restaurants.
25.What does the underlined word “remnants” in Paragraph 2 mean？（ ）
A.Remainder. B.Menus.
C.Budget. D.Demands.
26.What does Rudolf say about many chefs？（ ）
A.They are too choosy about materials.
B.They would like to try out his cooking methods.
C.They care too much about flavor.
D.They satisfy customers’ needs to the full.
27.What problem do food suppliers face according to Rudolf？（ ）
A.They overproduce greatly. B.They struggle to win orders.
C.They have many unwanted leftovers. D.They fail to store their products properly.
C
Sam Shepler was not surprised the first time he was asked to make a video resume （简历） in 2021.The 32-year-old had noticed the trend growing in the previous year， and was applying for a video-editing role.The role did not require any public speaking， and Shepler had no experience talking about himself on camera.Even though he got the job， the process felt more burdensome than usual.“I honestly prefer the old-fashioned resume and interview，” he says.
A recent survey showed that 79％ of hiring managers thought that video resumes had become “more important” than before for vetting （审查） candidates， and 61％ of job seekers thought “a recorded video could be the next version of the traditional cover letter”.As remote work has made video an increasingly common part of life at work， are video resumes the future — whether candidates want them to be or not？
Chloe Chioy， 22， believes a video resume was crucial in helping her secure her first job after university.“It was a decision on my part to submit a video resume，” says the Taipei-based digital marketing coordinator， who works remotely for a UK-based company.The job advertisement only stated that a resume was required.“Being a fresh graduate， I knew experience was my major disadvantage.I think showing my personality and attitude in the video helped my application.” She also made sure to emphasise skills relevant to the role， including screenshots of articles she had written， clips （片段） of her public speaking， and showing off her video-editing abilities.
Chioy’s approach made use of some of the distinct benefits of video resumes， says recruitment （招聘） specialist Jan Tegze.This can be particularly helpful for applicants with little experience applying in competitive fields who need an extra edge to secure a role.He also mentions that he cannot see the video resume replacing its written counterpart （相对物） any time soon.“Recruitment really hasn’t changed for decades.We are using different tools that are a little bit faster， but it’s still about human interaction，” he says.
28.What does Paragraph 1 tell us about Sam Shepler？（ ）
A.He felt awkward in front of a camera. B.He was inexperienced in editing videos.
C.He liked the traditional hiring process better. D.He applied for a job that valued public speaking.
29.What does the data in Paragraph 2 imply？（ ）
A.Most candidates no longer use cover letters.
B.There is a growing demand for video resumes.
C.Most hiring managers screen candidates via video.
D.Video becomes a common part of remote working.
30.Which of the following words can best describe Chloe Chioy？（ ）
A.Brave and optimistic. B.Selfless and polite.
C.Honest and independent. D.Creative and smart.
31.What might Jan Tegze agree with？（ ）
A.Written resumes won’t be replaced in the short term.
B.Using different tools can speed up the selection of talents.
C.Virtual hiring is particularly popular in competitive fields.
D.Sending a video resume isn’t very helpful for fresh graduates.
D
While waste within the convenience economy should certainly be solved， it is neither realistic nor sustainable to work towards the complete abandonment of plastics for packaging and other convenience items.Plastics play a crucial role in preserving products both physically and from the effects of water， oxygen and other things.Further， we cannot over-rely on recycling when we consider weak market interest in low-grade materials.
What we need is a strong focus on improving the sustainability of the plastics that we will continue to need.For these plastics， the clear goal should be to stop the use of oil.We must turn to materials based on natural， renewable resources and produce plastics that have minimal impact on the environment after multiple use.Several of these products are already available on the market， but the key to challenging the dominance of oil-based plastics is extending and developing the capability and range of such products with new material science.
Industrial biotechnology is becoming a cornerstone of the bioeconomy.It involves working with natural processes to extend biochemical pathways that can be used in manufacturing （制造业）.It has the potential to improve how we manufacture materials and allow us to produce entirely new materials， at the same time protecting the environment and reducing costs.
At Biome Bioplastics， for example， our industrial biotechnology development programme has already successfully produced bio-based chemicals at sufficient scale （规模） for industrial testing from lignin， the woody material in plants and other renewable carbon sources.Availability of these chemicals could completely transform the bioplastics market， creating natural polymers （聚合物） that can compete with oil-based polymers on both cost and functionality.We believe that our product can deliver important changes across the materials industry and provide a critical tool in the fight against plastic pollution.
32.What does Paragraph 1 mainly focus on concerning plastics？（ ）
A.Their source materials. B.Their vital importance.
C.The problems they cause. D.The methods to abandon them.
33.What does the author think of future plastics？（ ）
A.They should be eco-friendly. B.They could be a bit expensive.
C.They could be replaced by plant products. D.They should be made from used things.
34.What makes it possible for Biome Bioplastics to create their competitive polymers？（ ）
A.The high cost of carbon sources. B.The wide variety of their products.
C.The low availability of oil-based polymers. D.The application of industrial biotechnology.
35.Who is the author most probably？（ ）
A.A newspaper journalist. B.A government officer.
C.A company manager. D.A university researcher.
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。
Debate is a valuable activity for students of all skill levels.Most obviously， debaters build confidence speaking in public and expressing their ideas eloquently （雄辩地）.That comfort speaking in front of others is useful in many areas of life， from interviews to school presentations.
36.（ ）.The preparation for competition teaches critical thinking and research skills as well.As F.Scott Fitzgerald once said，“The test of first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still have the ability to function.” Debate tests and builds that ability by forcing students to see both sides of issues.Debaters learn to explain their own ideas and assess different viewpoints.37.（ ）， teaching them to conduct research and assess sources.
Debating skills help students express their thoughts better in their academic work.Debaters are used to responding to unfamiliar arguments in time-sensitive situations； thinking critically about a written passage on the SAT test is not so different from responding to an opponent’s argument in a debate round.38.（ ）.
For those who commit to speech and debate， it offers a lifetime of benefits.Debate teaches how to persuade， how to present clearly， and how to connect with an audience， exactly the skills businesses look for in their young employees.39.（ ）.There are ex-debaters excelling （突出） in business， law， politics， academia， and many other fields.
40.（ ）！ Debate makes learning a game.Students build their critical thinking and speaking skills without feeling like work.And throughout the years of practice and competition， debate builds lifelong friendships and community.
A.Debate provides life-changing experiences
B.Perhaps most important of all， debate is fun
C.Keeping calm has been proven to be effective
D.You’ll find ex-debaters in every area of public life
E.Therefore， debaters outscore non-debaters on the SAT
F.And debate requires students to research their ideas and support them with evidence
G.But the benefits of debating are not limited to the skills built while students are speaking
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。
“Do I have to go， Mom？” My son looked at the party invitation.“I’m not going to make you go. 41 ， I do want you to give it some thought.Andrew doesn’t have many 42 ，” I said.
Logan was calm and quiet.Andrew was active.He often did things that Logan found to be 43 .Sometimes when he 44 those things with me， Logan became embarrassed.An overnight birthday party would be a big 45 .
Logan was homeschooled and Andrew went to public school.Twice a week， they came together to play baseball.They often played warm-up catch together， since Logan wasn’t 46 with most of the kids and no one else would play with Andrew.It was obvious that Andrew 47 to have friends.
I let Logan’s 48 about the party rest for about a week.Then one afternoon， I asked him about it.“Have you 49 Andrew’s party？” I asked.
Logan took a deep breath.“I think that I need to 50 .Andrew would be so 51 ， for no one would go to his birthday party.”
“I think that’s very kind， Logan.You’re 52 someone else，” I said.
Logan and Andrew 53 to play catch at baseball.Now they were best friends and they helped each other 54 .Logan learned that what it takes is the courage to stretch into someone else’s life and just one person can make the biggest 55 .
41.A.Otherwise B.Besides C.Therefore D.However
42.A.hobbies B.teachers C.friends D.opportunities
43.A.informal B.inappropriate C.personal D.impressive
44.A.grouped B.completed C.connected D.shared
45.A.problem B.possibility C.expense D.source
46.A.mad B.strict C.familiar D.angry
47.A.struggled B.pretended C.happened D.feared
48.A.curiosity B.enthusiasm C.decision D.explanation
49.A.considered B.attended C.mentioned D.recorded
50.A.hide B.go C.change D.insist
51.A.determined B.hopeful C.gifted D.sad
52.A.hearing from B.thinking of C.learning from D.waiting for
53.A.continued B.agreed C.promised D.hesitated
54.A.focus B.recover C.grow D.judge
55.A.assumption B.difference C.apology D.mistake
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。
Charlie Russell was a Canadian naturalist who researched grizzly bears （灰熊）.He wanted people not to fear bears or any animals.56. （back） up his argument， he and his partner lived with the bears in the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia， one of 57. remotest and wildest regions on the planet.Russell claimed that bears were 58. （intelligence） animals that were just misunderstood and he wanted to prove it.
Russell and his partner spent months 59. （research） and living among the bears.While in Russia， he taught many people how to run tours that allowed tourists to see bears 60. （safe） and naturally.Russell and his partner also found bears that previously had no bad interaction with humans， 61. allowed them to start from scratch （从零开始）.Soon the bears were comfortable around people and interacted with them.
In 2003， when the partners 62. （go） back to Kamchatka， they were met with some heartbreaking news.All the bears that they had studied and gotten to know had been killed.Russell was saddened that the bears 63. （train） by him had lost their fear of humans， and had perhaps become easier targets of hunters.
But Russell’s work in Kamchatka has led 64. a more profound （深刻的） appreciation for bears’ complex character.Through books and documentaries， Russell and his partner continued to build 65. （aware） of these animals.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华。外教Mr Smiths于上周五成功举办了一场有关职业规划的专题讲座。请你代表学生会给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表达感谢；2.说明收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mr Smiths，
Yours sincerely，
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。
Shawn was a snail （蜗牛） unlike any other snail in the ditch （沟）.All of the snails that Shawn knew were slow， slow to get food， slow to get water， slow to get anywhere.What made Shawn so fast was that he was stronger than everyone else.Because he was the strongest， and could carry his home with ease， he was also the fastest， making him the speediest snail around.
Shawn felt very proud and started using his speed for his benefit.Anytime there was a leaf that fell to the ground， Shawn would race to it and eat until he got full before anyone else would get the chance.If it rained， and small pools of water formed at the bottom of the ditch， Shawn drank and drank all he needed， right in front of all his friends and family.The other snails liked Shawn， but the way he used his speed was making them angry.
After some time， the snails in the ditch couldn’t bear it.
“Shawn！ Stop eating so much before we can have our helping，” cried Blaine.
“Yeah， Shawn！” agreed Susan.“You don’t have to keep reminding us about how slow we are.”
Shawn was surprised.“Well， maybe if you would exercise a little bit more， you could beat me to the food and the water！” he said.
“How can we become stronger if you keep beating us to our food？” replied Harvey.
“We all think it’s about time you found another ditch， one that you can have all to yourself，” said Blaine.
That hurt Shawn.Slowly， he left the ditch for another place.He knew that there was another ditch across the road that was completely empty of other snails.Shawn was the only one who knew that because he was the only one capable of getting across the road safely.
A couple of weeks later， Shawn missed his friends across the road， and he realized that his ditch had even more food than the other， much more than he’d ever need.He decided he’d pay them a visit.When he came back， he found them very weak.Once they saw Shawn， they began to cry.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Shawn was very worried and asked them what had happened.
Shawn decided to make use of his strength to their advantage.
9 / 9参考答案与详解
单元质量检测（一） Honesty and responsibility
第一部分
1－5 BCCAC 6－10 CBCCC
11－15 ACABC 16－20 CACAA
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Hey， Mary， what about going to a concert tonight？
W：Sorry， John， I’m afraid I can’t. My professor asked me to finish reading the book tonight.
（Text 2）
M：Susan， I have heard you’re going to Chicago the day after tomorrow. Will you go there by plane？
W：No， I think it is too expensive. So I’ll take a train instead of taking a flight.
M：That would be a very long trip.
（Text 3）
M：May I take your order now， madam？
W：No. I’m still waiting for a friend. So I’ll just keep reading the menu. I’ll let you know when we’re ready to order.
M：OK.
（Text 4）
W：Kate’s birthday is coming. How about buying her a CD or a concert ticket？
M：I don’t think she will like that. A book may be a nice gift， because she loves reading.
（Text 5）
M：Excuse me， could you please tell me where I can post the package？
W：Yes， go past the shopping mall and turn right at the first cross， and you will find the place next to a bank.
（Text 6）
M：Hey， Linda， are you free after work？
W：No. I will have a yoga class from 7：30 p.m. to 9：00 p.m.
M：Oh. When did you start learning yoga？
W：Last month. You know， I am a little fat and doing yoga can keep me in shape. I take classes on every Wednesday and Friday evening and Saturday morning at the fitness centre.
M：That sounds good. So what about going to the cinema this Sunday afternoon？ It is said that the latest film is pretty wonderful.
W：That’s great！
（Text 7）
M：Karen， have you finished all your homework？
W：Not yet. I spent the whole morning doing math homework. It was just too difficult for me. Then I had no time to do physics homework and history homework. What about you？
M：I’ve only finished the history homework. So will you do your homework this afternoon？
W：Of course. It’s Monday tomorrow. We should hand in all the homework.
M：How about doing the rest of the homework together at your home？
W：Good idea.
（Text 8）
W：Don’t throw the plastic water bottle on the ground， Jack. Put it in the rubbish bin.
M：OK. I know.
W：The plastic will pollute the Earth. My teacher said that it’s everyone’s duty to protect the environment.
M：That’s true. But what can we do？
W：There are many things we can do， like using reusable products and taking public transportation. I usually keep plastic bottles， food cans and so on for future use.
M：I see， you really do a good job.
W：But that is not enough. We should call on more people to join us.
M：Yes. I will tell this to my classmates and other friends.
W：Great. If everyone takes action， our earth will be more and more beautiful.
M：I totally agree.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Henry. This is Jennifer calling.
M：Hi， Jennifer. How is everything going？
W：Very well. Hey， actually， I am calling because it’s my birthday this Friday. I was wondering if you would come to my birthday party.
M：Of course I’ll come. But what time？
W：It’s 7：30 p.m. Is that OK？
M：I’m afraid I cannot make it on time. My workplace is a bit far from your home. But I’m sure I can get there 30 minutes later.
W：That’s fine.
M：Good. Do you want me to bring something， like a cake or some drinks？
W：No， you don’t have to. But I do want you to play the piano for a while at the party.
M：That’s OK. Oh， I must hang up now. I should get back to work. I have to finish a report today.
W：OK. See you this Friday.
M：See you then.
（Text 10）
W：I didn’t learn English well at school. So after I started working， I went to take an English course in a language learning center. There were fifteen members like me in my class and we had an English lesson from 7：00 p.m. to 9：00 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. When the teacher entered the classroom， the lesson began. We usually started it by pronouncing different words. Then we were usually invited to the blackboard by the teacher to write down some words. After that we usually talked with each other in English in groups. During the lesson we spoke mostly English， but sometimes when the students didn’t understand the teacher or the task in the textbook， we spoke Chinese， our mother tongue. What I liked best of the English lessons was the happy and friendly environment of the class. The funny jokes were always welcomed. Thanks to my one-year-long study there， I made much progress in English. Now I can speak English well with those I work with.
第二部分
21.D 22.A 23.B
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位令人尊敬的小学艺术老师在退休前最后一天仍然尽职尽责的故事。
24.A 细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二、三句可知，对Schergen来说这个周五是特别的，因为那天他就要退休了。
25.B 词义猜测题。根据下文Schergen为学校所作出的贡献、给学校带来的荣誉可知，画线词意为“巨大的成就”。
26.A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When I first got my room，I noticed there were bullet holes in the window.That made me nervous，” he says.可知，有弹孔的窗户说明学校存在安全问题，因此Schergen第一天到学校时，学校的安全问题让他很紧张。
27.C 标题归纳题。根据第一段最后两句以及下文对Schergen职业生涯的回顾以及离开学校前的举动的描述可知，本文主要讲述了一位小学艺术老师退休前最后一天上班的情景。因此C项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了当下英国年轻人对古典音乐的喜爱。
28.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，一项最新调查表明，74％的25岁以下英国居民会在假期收听管弦乐，而55岁及以上的居民中，这一比例仅为46％。由此可知，多数的英国年轻人喜欢管弦乐。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，Esther Abrami之所以开启了社交媒体之旅，是因为她想更广泛地分享她对音乐的热爱。在之前参加的几场演奏会上，她只能接触到特定类型的观众，并不多样化。由此可知，她想接触到更广大的观众。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，在Babatunde Akinboboye 上传的视频中，他踩着嘻哈歌手Kendrick Lamar 歌曲的节拍，唱起了著名的歌剧Largo al factotum。这个视频让他的“嘻哈歌剧”在社交媒体上迅速蹿红，引起了美国顶级节目和《时代》杂志的关注。由此可知，Babatunde Akinboboye 之所以出名，是因为他将嘻哈和歌剧巧妙地结合在一起。
31.D 观点态度题。根据最后一段中的As Akinboboye mentions ...audiences are ready.可知，Babatunde Akinboboye对古典音乐的未来持有积极的态度。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。自然界的生物可以为人类的科技创新带来灵感。
32.D 词义猜测题。根据画线词前的It is also one of the world’s oldest deserts可知，画线词的意思是“非常干的”。
33.C 段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知，第二段主要介绍了雾姥甲虫是如何在沙漠中获取水分，从而得以存活的。
34.C 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，研究者们为了寻找灵感，所以研究雾姥甲虫。
35.A 推理判断题。最后一段首句起承上启下的作用，是对后面内容的总述。因此，作者提到多种动物是为了说明人类可以向自然界学习。
36.E 37.G 38.D 39.B 40.F
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。在一次抢购打折衣服的过程中，“我”想到了那些从来没有新衣服穿的孤儿。因此，“我”决定不再购买那些非必须购买的衣物。
41.C 根据a giant sign across the mall可知，“我”指着横跨商场的巨大标识。
42.D 根据下文的Once inside， we went directly to the racks （架子） of clothes.可知，妈妈说要进去看一看。
43.B 根据上文的These shirts are only two dollars！可知，“我”看见衬衣就拿。妈妈也觉得衣服很便宜，让“我”试穿。
44.C 参见上题解析。
45.A 根据语境可知，“我”拿了所有触手可及的衬衣。
46.D 此刻的试衣间里堆满了衣服，“我”站在堆积如山的衬衣中。
47.D 根据to store them all 可知，“我”突然意识到“我”并没有足够的空间来放置它们。
48.B 此处作者反问自己：“我”真的需要这些衣服吗？
49.A 根据all the children who never got new clothes可知，“我”想起了那些从来没有新衣服穿的孩子。
50.D 根据上文mail boxes of clothes to ...Romania可知，每年夏天，“我”和妈妈都会花一天的时间筛选出可以分享的衣服，邮寄给罗马尼亚的孤儿们。
51.C 参见上题解析。
52.D 根据下文的Which ones did you decide not to buy？可知，“我”告诉妈妈“我”不买这些衣服了。
53.B 根据I don’t need anything可知，“我”想要这些衣服，但“我”并不需要它们。
54.D 参见上题解析。
55.B 根据语境可知，“我”并不认识任何一个罗马尼亚的孤儿，但“我”知道“我”一定会倾囊相助的。
56.widely 57.was developed 58.known 59.who/that
60.efficient 61.deadlines 62.with 63.preferring
64.to remember 65.It
第四部分
第一节
A Lesson of Responsibility
Responsibility is one of the most important virtues a person is supposed to have.
Once， my deskmate fell ill.He was afraid of falling behind others.Thinking of giving him a hand as my responsibility，I helped him with his lessons after class.With my help， he eventually caught up with us.Both of us felt so delighted.It was my responsibility to help others and his hard work also helped him out.
This experience always gives me an important lesson in life：we should be responsible for what we do.Responsibility makes a full man.
第二节
College was the best thing that could have happened to our relationship.We both got the time we needed to be ourselves， so we could both grow as people and come to terms with each other.All of our interactions， phone calls， and visits are much more positive.I didn’t take time to appreciate the work he put on for the family and the effort he really tried to put in for me.We understand each other so much better now， can communicate better now， and get along better now.
Now， I can picture family holidays where I don’t end up crying in my room.I can picture the father-daughter dance at my wedding.I can picture us being able to go on lunch dates and games， and drives down the road ending with both of us being happy.The exciting part is that I no longer have to picture many of these things； we get to do them now.Dad， I appreciate the effort you continuously put in.I admire everything you have done to change and thank you for being my biggest supporter.
单元质量检测（二） Understanding each other
第一部分
1－5 CACBA 6－10 BBAAB
11－15 BAACA 16－20 BBABC
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：I was scared by the storm last night， which sounded like it hit the area near the hotel.
W：Me， too.It has been reported lightning hit the factory near the farm.
（Text 2）
W：Oh， the bell is ringing.Please open the door.I think it’s our friend Mary to see us.I’m busy doing the washing.
M：OK， just a minute.I’m feeding little Tommy.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， room service.Can I help you？
W：I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago.It hasn’t been served yet.
M：We are sorry for the delay， ma’am.Could you hold the line， please？ I’ll check your order.
（Text 4）
W：That dress is too expensive.
M：But it’s so pretty.
W：Yes， it is pretty， but it costs $200.What about the blue one？ It’s almost the same， but it costs half as much.
（Text 5）
M：I’m sorry to have to say this， but your son Bob has broken my window.
W：I’m really sorry， sir.This will never happen again.Don’t worry.I will pay for the damage.
M：It’s OK.Just tell him to be more careful next time.
（Text 6）
W：Where shall we park our car？
M：I’ll park near the sports stadium.There are always spaces round there.
W：But I want to go to the camera shop so the sports stadium isn’t very convenient for me.Is it possible to park along the street？
M：No way.We’ll get a ticket.I’ll drive to the camera shop and you can get off.I’ll walk back to the camera shop after I’ve parked the car.
W：OK.I’ll see you there.Then we can go to the market together.
（Text 7）
M：Where would you like to go on holiday？
W：Well， I have no idea about that.
M：I would like an active holiday this year.Maybe I’ll visit Ayers Rock.
W：I’ve been quite tired of doing so much work.Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
M：What would you like to do then？
W：Well， I just want to relax.I’m going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favourite TV show.
M：Do you think you can do that for a whole week？
W：Oh， my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival.It is showing many old and new movies this week.We’ve decided to go to the movies together.
（Text 8）
W：OK.Now， let’s find a place to go for your holiday.Do you have any preferences ... France ... Italy？
M：Oh， not France.Last year it was absolutely packed with visitors.It was very noisy.We want somewhere quieter this year.
W：All right.Was it seven or ten nights you wanted？
M：Oh， ten， please.
W：Right.Well， let’s start with Italy.Um， we’ve got ten nights for 345 pounds， from Manchester， on the sixteenth.
M：No， that’s no good for me.We wouldn’t get back till the twenty-sixth， and my wife’s got to be back at work before that.
W：Um ... how about Sweden？ That would be 470 pounds， from Manchester again， on the eleventh.
M：Well， that seems too much.
W：All right.How about Spain？
M：Oh， that sounds great.We’ve never been there.
W：Let’s see now. We’ve got ten nights， from London， on the thirteenth， for 385 pounds.
M：Oh， wait a minute.We’d prefer a flight from the north somewhere， Manchester perhaps.Er ... OK， in this case， Sweden then.
W：All right.
（Text 9）
W：John， we’re leaving college soon.Have you found a job？
M：Yes.I was interviewed by a computer company and an advertising company.And both of them offered me a job.
W：So which one will you work for？
M：The first one.
W：Why？Is it a high-paid job？Or does it have less pressure？
M：Well， the computer company is close to my house.And I can go to work easily.
W：Are your parents happy about that？
M：Yes.What about you？Have you found a job？
W：Not really.I tried to find work at three different newspapers， but none of them replied.
M：Why do you want to work for a newspaper？
W：I want to write my own books.Working for a newspaper can make my dream come true.
M：Don’t worry.I believe you will find work at a newspaper sooner or later.
（Text 10）
Dear Teddy，
Having a noisy neighbour is a really common problem， especially for people who live in an apartment.
Like you， I also had a noise problem with a neighbour.He’d watch loud movies every night， sometimes until 3 in the morning.One night， I decided I’d had enough of the noise， so I went to my neighbour’s apartment and we argued.However， that only made him turn his TV up even louder every night after that.
A week or so later， I saw my neighbour outside.Even though we’d lived next to each other for a long time， the first time we’d spoken was when we had our argument.
So， I chatted with him and got to know him better—I also made a joke about how I liked his taste in movies.
That night， the noise problem stopped.It seemed that all I had to do was get my neighbour to see me as a friend， not an enemy.
So， my advice to you is to be calm and patient with your neighbour.
One day， go over and ask if you can come in for a talk.If you mention that their noise is affecting your studies， they should soon change their mind.
At the same time， however， not everyone is comfortable with facing people this way.If you’re one of those people， write a polite and friendly letter instead， explaining your problem to your neighbour.
Many people we know can make us angry， but usually， the best way to win someone over is through kindness.
第二部分
21.B 22.C 23.D
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者出国留学时经历的文化冲击。
24.C 词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句可知，作者没想到苏格兰的学生生活与荷兰的学生生活如此不同。且画线部分后一句说明作者经历了轻微的文化冲击。由此可推知，在来到斯特灵大学后，有一些小事让作者“感到惊讶”。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，大一的时候，作者很快便发现自己的英语并不像自己想象的那么好。由此可知，她的英语语言能力比自己预期的要差。
26.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的in the Netherlands ...or town where they live可知，荷兰的多数大学都没有主校区，学生不能在同一个地方上课、居住和运动，而且学生社团也较少，学生只能在自己居住的社区或城镇参加活动。由此可推知，荷兰大学生的校内社交活动并不频繁。
27.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，Eimear McCarthy说：“英国不卖Meanies，这一点真的太糟糕了。Meanies对我太重要了。”由此可推知，Eimear McCarthy的话语中充满了失望。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明考场上带来的压力不会影响学生的考试成绩，反而是考试准备阶段的紧张心理会影响考试结果。
28.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的Scientist Maria Theobald theorised that if this were true ...可知，Maria Theobald做研究是为了了解考试当天焦虑是否会影响考试成绩。
29.C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，参与研究的学生们需要接受心理状态方面的评估。
30.D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，通过学生在模拟考试中的表现可以预测他们在正式考试中的表现。
31.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的First， they can raise their belief in their abilities by reminding themselves of how much they know.可知，Dr Theobald认为对自己有信心可以减轻考前焦虑。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。随着能源价格的上涨，人们都在寻找尽可能降低能源使用量的方法，于是一家公司推出了新的洗洁精配方。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的some believe it could save them ￡100 a year in heating bills可知，新的洗洁精配方受欢迎的原因是有助于省钱。
33.D 观点态度题。Jane Evans在第四段中提到I often forget to wash up leaving the water to go cold，再结合第二段中的which allows you to wash your dirty dishes in cold water可知，这种洗洁精配方可以在冷水中使用，因此Jane Evans应该很赞成。
34.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，Fairy重新包装瓶子是为了方便人们最大限度地使用瓶内残余的洗洁精。
35.B 主旨大意题。文章前四段主要讲述Fairy推出了新的洗洁精配方，最后两段介绍其在瓶子设计上的改变。由此可知，文章主要介绍了Fairy进行的两项重要改变。
36.E 37.D 38.F 39.G 40.A
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。医生检查病人的伤口时不戴手套，护士们对其不当行为进行了纠正。
41.C 根据上文的I was a new chief nurse leader in a busy hospital.可知，作者是和一群骨干护士一起工作。
42.B 根据下文对Mary对医生不戴手套检查病人的伤口提出异议的描述可知，这些骨干护士既善良又铁石心肠。tough as nails 铁石心肠，不为所动。
43.B 根据上文的Mary， came storming into my office和下文的Calming her down可知，Mary对Dr H.不戴手套检查病人伤口一事非常生气。
44.A 根据下文的he said that she should not interfere with （干涉） his judgment可知，Dr H.很难相处。
45.A 当Mary指出Dr H.不戴手套的错误时，他让她不要干涉。
46.D 根据下文作者和Mary对Dr H.的行为进行当面质疑的描述可知，他的行为是不能被接受的。
47.A 根据下文When asked why he had not taken the usual precautions （防范措施）， Dr H.declared ...可知，Mary赞成作者的提议。
48.D 根据下文insisting that this technique was described in the literature 可知，Dr H.进一步为自己的行为辩护，他说那种操作方式是有文献依据的。
49.A 此处指作者让Dr H.把文献展示一下。
50.D 作者让Dr H.给他们展示那个参考文献，他答应后就匆匆离开了，当然，他们从来没有见过那个所谓的参考文献。
51.A 参见上题解析。
52.B 根据下文的After that， Dr H.learnt that ...可知，作者他们把那个医疗事件汇报给了上级，Dr H.被要求以后检查病人时戴手套。
53.C 参见上题解析。
54.D 从那以后，Dr H.明白了，一旦他的行为会对病人造成伤害，护士们就会采取行动制止他。
55.C 参见上题解析。
56.attracted 57.absolutely 58.At 59.is covered
60.to give 61.The 62.collection 63.steps
64.that/which 65.seen
第四部分
第一节
Dear George，
I am writing to invite you to join our interest group in designing a questionnaire to understand the breakfast habits of our school students.
I’ve learned that you have rich experience in questionnaire design， which makes you an ideal person for our project.Your contributions would help us create a well-designed survey.Moreover， taking part in this project will not only allow you to share your knowledge but help you quickly adapt to your new life as an exchange student.
I sincerely hope you will accept my invitation and join us.Looking forward to your positive response！
Best regards，
Li Hua
第二节
This morning， Aunt Lucia could tell I was feeling down and she asked me to help her decorate cupcakes.At first I was not interested.Then I realized that I could make red stripes out of strawberries and blue stripes from blueberries.Soon I had a dozen cupcakes decorated beautifully to show Aunt Lucia.She was also impressed by my work.For the first time in weeks， I felt like I’d done something right.I thought of all the money we might make at the sale， and how it might buy supplies for my father.
Dad was excited that he could do something for our army on the day he left.He told me to be brave because I was a soldier’s daughter.I nodded and secretly put a little poem into his coat pocket.“Here’s a little rhyme to pass the day，” it said.“I love e back soon！” I wish I could send some cupcakes to my dad.Instead of real cupcakes， I’ll draw a picture in which cupcakes are piled high and send it to Dad with a letter.That way， Dad will have plenty to share with many other soldiers.
单元质量检测（三） Careers and skills
第一部分
1－5 ACBBA 6－10 ACABC
11－15 ABBCA 16－20 CAABC
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：The sports meet starts at 8：00.
M：In order to get a good seat， we must arrive there fifteen minutes in advance.
（Text 2）
W：Will you grab some peanut butter from the store， please？ I want to make some cookies later.
M：Sure thing， honey. I’ll grab some when I get coffee later.I think we’re running low on milk， too.
（Text 3）
M：Did you get a present for Molly’s birthday？
W：Yes.You know she loves to listen to Johnny Holden—she’s got all his CDs—so when I saw this book all about his life， I knew that was the perfect present for her.
（Text 4）
W：I’m looking for a place to have my client’s art show.We are really hoping to attract a large audience.
M：You should try the Fairmont Hotel.It’s expensive to rent， but it’s also right by the subway.It’s super convenient.
（Text 5）
M：Was the telephone ringing？
W：I didn’t hear anything.Sometimes when the windows are open， you can hear the neighbours’ phone ringing.
M：Well.I’m expecting an important phone call， and I don’t want to miss it.
（Text 6）
W：How is your mother feeling these days？
M：Much better， thanks， Ms Wang. The operation went smoothly and the doctor says she’ll recover in no time and she’ll probably come home at the weekend.
W：That’s wonderful.When will you come back to class？
M：I still need a week to take care of her and today I will do some cleaning for her coming home.
W：OK.Take care of your mother and yourself.The whole class are expecting you.
（Text 7）
W：Look at Tina.She looks like she’s on top of the world.
M：Yes.She must have won the English competition.
W：If she has won it， then Mark must be really sad right now.He wanted to win it so much.
M：Yes， I’m afraid Mark couldn’t even go.I met him yesterday.He told me he caught a cold.
W：I’m so sorry to hear that， poor Mark.By the way， why didn’t you take part in the competition？
M：I had no time.I had to prepare for an important exam.What about you？ Why didn’t you take part？
W：I’m just not interested in competitions.
（Text 8）
W：Hello.Front desk.
M：This is Bob Robinson.I’m calling from Room 627.
W：Hi， Mr Robinson.What can I do for you？
M：Is it possible to change to another room？
W：Could you please tell me why？
M：Our room is facing the swimming pool.It’s noisy for me.I have a problem with sleeping.And my wife feels uncomfortable when she takes the elevator.
W：So you need a quiet side room on a lower floor.
M：You’re right.
W：Okay.Let me check the first floor.
M：Thank you.
W：We have only two rooms left on the first floor.How about Room 108？
M：That’s fine.Can we move now？
W：Sure.I’ll send the doorman to help you.
M：Oh， thank you.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Tim， you’re going to talk about your project on “How to Lead a Greener Life”.Why did you choose that subject？
M：Well， we’d learnt a lot about the environment in our science lessons. So， I decided to see what I could do in my own life， rather than just act completely helplessly.And I knew the rest of my family would be interested.
W：Did you find it easy to get information？
M：Yeah， I discovered there were lots of people at my age trying to be green.I’d always gone to school by car.Catching a bus would be better， but there’s no bus where we live， so I’ve gone for riding my bike to school now.
W：OK， and what about being green once you’re actually at school？
M：Well， I realised that although all school paper was recycled and most of my friends use both sides of paper， we use huge quantities， and I thought we should cut down. And then it came to me that we should be handing in most of our homework electronically.I’m going to recommend it to our teachers.
W：And what about the school cafeteria？
M：One school I’ve read about has meatless Mondays.It’s good to use local produce， too.That’s something our school already does.But we still have machines with bottled milk， water and juices for sale， and I think we shouldn’t have them.
（Text 10）
W：One destination that is becoming popular with Chinese tourists is Bali.It is a beautiful island of Indonesia.There is a rainy season that is perfect for swimming.One of the main attractions is Bali’s diverse sea life.There are some creatures that don’t exist anywhere else in the world. Visitors who don’t know how to dive can take classes while they’re on vacation there.The island is also home to several active volcanoes.Many scientific groups come to study them.Even though tourism is on the rise， most of the population still works in agriculture and the fishing industry.Bali also has many traditional artworks.Some popular products for sale include clothing with special designs， wood sculptures， and organic coffee.A great time to visit the island is during one of its many festivals.Since ancient times， the culture of Bali has had a lot of influence from Chinese culture.Chinese New Year is widely celebrated by Indonesians who are of Chinese origin.The island of Bali has many ancient Chinese buildings that are especially good to visit during the holiday.
第二部分
21.D 22.C 23.A
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。资深厨师Rudolf Brand用边角料食材烹饪美味，引发大众对食物浪费的关注。
24.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的on their way of thinking about food — and food waste可知，Rudolf希望通过自己的烹饪影响人们对食物浪费的认知。
25.A 词义猜测题。画线词后面的what’s available是画线词的同位语。由此可知，remnants意为“剩余物”。
26.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的They want to have only the biggest sea fish ...most delicate leaves and then they throw away the rest.可知，在Rudolf看来，许多厨师做菜时只选用品质最高的食材，也就是说，他们过于挑剔食材。
27.C 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，由于高级别的米其林厨师只要品质最佳的肉，因此供应商那里没能销售出去的剩余食材很快就会堆积如山。由此可知，目前广大食材供应商面临的问题是有太多的剩余食材。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了求职者使用视频简历进行求职的趋势。
28.C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Sam Shepler说：“老实讲，我更喜欢老式的简历和面试。”由此可知，他更喜欢传统的招聘流程。
29.B 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知，最近的一项调查显示，79％的招聘经理认为，和以前相比，视频简历对于审查求职者来说变得更重要；61％的求职者认为，录制的视频简历可能就是传统求职信的下一个版本。由此可推知，人们对视频简历的需求正在增加。
30.D 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，招聘广告中只提到需要一份简历，而Chloe Chioy选择提交视频简历。她知道工作经验是她最大的短板，在她看来，在视频中展示自己的个性和态度对她的应聘起到了帮助作用。同时，她还在视频简历中展示了自己所具备的与应聘岗位相关的各项技能。由此可推知，Chloe Chioy是一个既有创意又聪明的人。
31.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的He also mentions that ...any time soon.可知，Jan Tegze认为，视频简历在短期内不会取代书面简历。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。解决塑料污染问题的方法不是杜绝塑料的使用。选取来自大自然、对环境影响小的生物塑料作为原材料才是塑料的未来。
32.B 段落大意题。第一段首句通过While引导的让步状语从句引出了杜绝塑料包装和其他塑料方便用品既不切实际又不可持续。接下来的内容提到塑料在实际生活中的重要用途，与首句为因果关系。由此可知，作者在第一段强调了塑料的重要性。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知，作者强调，未来我们应该致力于提高塑料的可持续性，用天然可循环利用的材料来制作塑料，以对环境产生最小限度的影响。也就是说，作者认为未来环保塑料是主流。
34.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段前两句可知，应用工业生物技术后，Biome Bioplastics公司得以生产出可与以石油为原料的化学聚合物相匹敌的天然聚合物。
35.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段作者的写作口吻At Biome Bioplastics， for example， our industrial biotechnology以及We believe that our product可知，作者最有可能是Biome Bioplastics公司的负责人。
36.G 37.F 38.E 39.D 40.B
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一次通宵生日派对使Logan和Andrew走进了彼此的生活，使他们成为成长道路上互相帮助的挚友。
41.D 设空处连接的前后两句之间是转折关系。
42.C 根据下文no one else would play with Andrew可知，Andrew没有什么朋友。
43.B 根据上文Logan was calm and quiet.Andrew was active.可知，Andrew总是做一些让Logan感到不适的事情。
44.D 根据下文Logan became embarrassed可知，Andrew总是做一些让Logan感到不适的事情，有时Logan和“我”分享那些事情时，都会感到尴尬。参加Andrew的通宵生日派对将会是个大难题。
45.A 参见上题解析。
46.C 根据上文Logan was homeschooled可知，因为Logan是在家上学，所以他对大多数孩子都不熟悉。
47.A 根据上文no one else would play with Andrew可知，Andrew很难交到朋友，这是显而易见的。
48.C 根据上文I do want you to give it some thought和本段中的Then one afternoon， I asked him about it.可知，“我”给了Logan大约一周的时间来做决定。
49.A 一天下午，“我”问Logan是否考虑了Andrew的生日派对。
50.B 根据下文for no one would go to his birthday party可知，Logan认为他得去参加Andrew的生日派对，因为没有人去会让Andrew感到很伤心。
51.D 参见上题解析。
52.B 根据上文I think that’s very kind可知，“我”认为Logan能为别人着想，这点很好。
53.A 根据第三段中的Twice a week， they came together to play baseball.和最后一段中的Now they were best friends可知，棒球课上，Logan和Andrew还在继续一起玩接球。
54.C 根据Now they were best friends可知，现在他们是好朋友了，他们在彼此的成长道路上互相帮助。
55.B 根据上文Now they were best friends和what it takes is the courage to stretch into someone else’s life可知，Logan意识到融入别人的生活需要勇气，仅仅一个人就可以为别人的生活带来很大的变化。
56.To back 57.the 58.intelligent 59.researching
60.safely 61.which 62.went 63.trained 64.to
65.awareness
第四部分
第一节
Dear Mr Smiths，
On behalf of the Students’ Union， I’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your lecture on career planning delivered last Friday， which has made a big impact on every student there.
As high schoolers， many of us feel uncertain or confused about “career”.But your lecture has come as timely help.You’ve not only cleared up our doubts but also offered some practical suggestions on how to better prepare ourselves for the future workplace.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.We are all beyond grateful.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节
Shawn was very worried and asked them what had happened.There wasn’t enough food in this ditch anymore after a storm.They were too weak and too slow to find enough for all of them to eat.They badly needed Shawn’s help.Even though they had asked him to leave the ditch， it was only because of his selfish actions.Shawn felt ashamed of his behavior in the past， and regretted leaving them.He thought about what he could do carefully and found what the right thing to do would be.
Shawn decided to make use of his strength to their advantage.One by one， Shawn lifted each of his snail friends up and as fast as he could， he brought them over to the ditch on the other side of the road.They were all safe and sound， especially after Shawn raced around the ditch getting food and bringing it straight to his weaker friends.Shawn would never use his speed to show off again.
单元质量检测（四） Never too old to learn
第一部分
1－5 ABBAC 6－10 BBBAC
11－15 BCCAB 16－20 CBCBA
听力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Dad， I think we’ve got everything in the car.
M：Really？ I don’t think the tent is going to fit. And the sleeping bags and fishing equipment take up a lot of space， too.
（Text 2）
M：You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.
W：You mean there’s no direct flight from New York to Atlanta？
（Text 3）
M：Cindy， how are you getting along with the translation work？
W：I have written and rewritten so much that I don’t know if I’ll ever get it finished.
（Text 4）
W：What is the time？
M：It’s a quarter past nine by my watch.
W：My favourite program Sing！ China will be on soon. Don’t switch the channel.You can turn to the computer for your favourite football match.
（Text 5）
W：What do you think of McDonald’s？
M：It’s a good place for children—good foods and a safe place for them to have fun.The foods are of great quality and children love the chips there.
W：No， I don’t agree.Look， how fat some of the children in this city are！ Keep your children away from fatty food.
（Text 6）
W：Good morning， sir.May I help you？
M：Oh， yes.I’m looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.
W：OK.Follow me， please ... What do you think of this pair？
M：They look nice.How much are they？
W：They are 40 dollars， but I can give you a 10 percent discount.
M：Good.
（Text 7）
M：Where were you this morning？
W：This morning？ I was at home， helping my mother.We don’t have classes on Saturday， you know.
M：Why weren’t you at school？ Weren’t you on the clean-up committee for the dance？
W：No， I wasn’t on that committee.I was on the decorating committee.
M：Oh！ Well， the decorations were very nice.
W：We worked on them all day Friday. Were you at the dance last night？
M：Yes， I was.I didn’t see you there.
W：I was there， but there were a lot of people， and I didn’t stay very long.
M：It was a nice dance， wasn’t it？
W：Yes， I enjoyed it very much.
（Text 8）
M：Hello！ I’m calling about the apartment you have advertised in today’s Daily Mail.
W：Yes.I will have a trip， so the house will be empty for two weeks.
M：Great！ I’d like to hire a short period of time.Two weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me？
W：Sure.It’s a one-bedroom apartment with a big balcony. But it has a small kitchen.
M：That’s just my cup of tea.What’s the price？
W：$400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity， for gas and water are included.And you can use the parking lot free of charge.
M：Sounds good.Then I can save some money.May I come over tomorrow to take a look？
W：Today is Wednesday.How about the day after tomorrow？ I’ve got an appointment tomorrow.
M：OK.
（Text 9）
W：My guest today is Tim Jones， who organises an international summer course for young musicians.Tim， tell us all about it.
M：Well， I’m lucky to have such a great job.Basically， young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour.By the end of the eight-week course， they’re really good， and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure.Unfortunately， I don’t get to know them all that well， as organising every single small thing of the course keeps me busy.
W：So， how do you find the young musicians？
M：We advertise online.Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and e-mail it to us.We’re not looking for the perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow.But the course is in English， so a basic level of spoken language is necessary.
W：Where is the course held？
M：Mostly in a university during the summer holidays.They have halls for practicing， and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms， which is a low cost for us.And of course， convenient transport is a must， so somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good， even though it is more spacious there.
（Text 10）
Some people say the higher you climb， the harder you fall. But those people probably would not be rock climbers.About nine million people go rock climbing in the United States.Millions more take part in the activity around the world.Rock climbing can be dangerous.But there are a lot of methods and equipment that can increase a climber’s safety.Climbing takes strength， control， and good balance.Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls.So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight.And climbers sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.There are several kinds of rock climbing.Traditional rock climbing is done outside.Climbers wear ropes and attach equipment to the rocks.They also connect their ropes to the equipment.If a climber slips， a rope can stop him from falling.Sport climbing is similar.However， in that sport， the safety equipment is permanently placed in the rock.There is also indoor climbing.Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber’s hands and feet.Climbers use their legs to climb； arms and hands are for position and balance.People almost always climb in groups of two or more.Climbing alone is very dangerous.Expert rock climbers say only the very best in the sport should do it.
第二部分
21.A 22.C 23.D
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者跳出自己的文化圈，选择了适合自己的专业。
24.D 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，作者小时候喜欢到外面玩，而且经常满身是泥地回到家。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的However， when I was accepted into a prelaw program， I found the courses boring.可知，法律预科课程让作者提不起兴趣，这是导致作者去学地质学的原因。
26.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before可知，最初学习地质学课程时，她不习惯做耗费体力的活动。
27.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的My parents ...were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.可知，作者的父母对作者放弃学习法律的决定是支持的，因此他们是“开明的”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，集体锻炼比单独锻炼效果更好。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，十年前，美国很多去健身房锻炼的人都是独自锻炼。
29.A 观点态度题。根据第二段中Danya Yorks的言论可知，他认为几个人一起锻炼的效果比一个人锻炼的效果好。由此可推知，Danya Yorks对CrossFit持肯定态度。
30.C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，JSS的研究表明，在比自己身材健美的人身边锻炼能够激励我们进行锻炼。
31.A 标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了两项研究，其结果均表明：集体锻炼比一个人锻炼的效果好。因此A项为文章最佳标题。hit the gym意为“去健身房”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Erika Christakis对美国学前教育的观点。
32.D 词义猜测题。根据画线部分所在句可知，教师往往需要接受过度关注细节的上级的管理，他们需要“遵守”严格的课程计划，拥有的灵活性很低。有些老师提到他们几乎没有时间与学生建立联系。结合语境可推知，画线部分意为“遵守”。
33.B 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，在美国，一般在二年级或三年级才开设的课程现在已被引入学龄前课程当中。Erika Christakis认为，学龄前儿童年龄尚小，对他们的学习提出严格的要求，只会让他们变得更糟糕，而不是更好。由此可推知，Erika Christakis认为美国的学龄前教育模式给学生的发展带来了负面影响。
34.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的They have nature outings ...around a campfire.可知，华德福/施泰纳学校会为学龄前儿童提供野外郊游活动。孩子们会从大自然和日常经验中学习，发明自己的游戏，选择自己的玩伴，自行解决冲突。他们会学习穿衣服、做饭、互相帮助，晚上还会围着篝火唱歌。由此可推知，华德福/施泰纳学校提倡户外的学习环境。
35.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，Erika Christakis提到，学龄前儿童需要更少的“案头作业”和词汇练习，他们需要与“能帮助孩子思考”的成年人展开更多的交谈并倾听其话语。也就是说，Erika Christakis认为，孩子们真正需要的是能激励他们的对话。
36.A 37.E 38.F 39.C 40.G
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。妈妈教给“我”善于提问能够解决一切问题。
41.B 根据like “Why is the sky blue？”可知，幼儿时期，“我”不问妈妈“天为什么是蓝色的？”这类常见的问题。
42.D 根据下文Why can’t I have another cookie？可知，相反，“我”倾向于问“‘我’为什么不能再吃一块饼干？”这类问题。
43.A 根据下文中的she’d often say，“It’s always okay to ask questions.”可知，妈妈从一开始就知道怎么应对“我”，每当她给出一个解释后，她总会说：“问问题是个好习惯。”
44.C 参见上题解析。
45.D 根据下文的by asking me about the games I played with my dolls可知，若“我”还是坚持提问，她就会简短回答，然后把“我”的注意力引到别处。
46.C 参见上题解析。
47.A 根据上文的When I started elementary school， my questions didn’t end可知，上小学后，“我”仍在不停地问问题，妈妈也在不断地给“我”答复。
48.B 根据my handiwork可知，“我”在做手工艺品。
49.C 根据上文中的I didn’t know how much paste （浆糊） to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.可知，“我”不知道要用多少浆糊，弄得身上粘满了纸。因此，“我”沮丧地对妈妈说：“妈妈，这个‘我’做不了。”
50.A 根据Together可知，妈妈和“我”一起完成手工艺品。
51.D 根据She asked questions about what needed to be done可知，妈妈提问具体要做什么，让“我”自己寻找答案。
52.C 根据文中的Our bond as mother and daughter grew.可知，在和妈妈一起做手工的过程中，还发生了一些其他的事情：“我”和妈妈的关系更加亲密了。
53.B 根据语境可知，妈妈与“我”分享了她的成长经历。
54.D 根据第二段中的You won’t learn unless you ask questions.可知，妈妈教给“我”提问并寻找答案总是个好习惯。
55.A 根据上文She always showed it in her encouraging ways.可知，妈妈是“我”的榜样，她通过身体力行为“我”诠释了爱的定义。
56.stressful 57.the 58.difference 59.to achieve
60.remotely 61.enabled 62.which 63.conditions
64.as 65.more efficient
第四部分
第一节
Learning from Mistakes
Last Friday， a workshop themed “Learning from Mistakes” was organized by our English teacher， hoping to help to sharpen our English language skills.
During the workshop， student representatives shared the mistakes they had made when learning English， such as using materials that weren’t interesting to them， failing to set achievable goals， and focusing too much on grammar.They also talked about the lessons they’ve learned from their mistakes.
This successful workshop has given us students an occasion to reflect on our ways of learning English and find the learning methods that suit us best.
第二节
“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die， too！” Unable to shake off the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my own shaky health， I cried tears when I was alone.Now that the tree was struggling， increasing fear seized me， which in turn helped me regain calmness.Sunk into thought， I realized I had wrongly connected my care of the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control.
As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to help me figure out how to care for my ailing （状况不佳的） plant.Following the instructions， I transplanted the bamboo to a larger pot to give it room to grow.When it was back in the sunny window， we both began to thrive again.On seeing the tree in its new pot， I couldn’t help thinking of Mitch and the other people who have cared for and supported me.So blessed and grateful were I that nothing in this world could beat me， even the cancer.
18 / 18单元质量检测（一） Honesty and responsibility
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the woman do tonight？（ ）
A.Go to a concert. B.Do some reading. C.Visit her professor.
2.How will the woman go to Chicago？（ ）
A.By air. B.By car. C.By train.
3.What is probably the man？（ ）
A.A hotel clerk. B.A shop keeper. C.A waiter.
4.What does the man think Kate will like？（ ）
A.A book. B.A CD. C.A concert ticket.
5.Where does the man want to go？（ ）
A.A bank. B.A shopping mall. C.A post office.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.How often does Linda have yoga classes？（ ）
A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week.
7.What may the two speakers do this Sunday afternoon？（ ）
A.Do some exercise. B.See a movie. C.Work together.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What will the man do this afternoon？（ ）
A.Hand in his homework. B.Go out with the woman. C.Do math and physics homework.
9.What day is it today？（ ）
A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What did the man just do？（ ）
A.He kicked a rubbish bin.
B.He bought some bottled water.
C.He threw away a plastic bottle.
11.What does the woman usually do to protect the Earth？（ ）
A.Reuse the old things. B.Collect plastic bottles. C.Sort the rubbish.
12.What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers？（ ）
A.Teacher and student. B.Classmates. C.Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the woman want the man to do？（ ）
A.Go to her birthday party.
B.Invite some friends to a party.
C.Help organise a birthday party.
14.When does the man plan to visit the woman on Friday？（ ）
A.About 7：30 p.m. B.About 8：00 p.m. C.About 8：30 p.m.
15.What will the man do on Friday？（ ）
A.Bring some drinks. B.Prepare a cake. C.Play the piano.
16.What is the man busy with？（ ）
A.A speech. B.His study. C.A report.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.For whom may the language learning class aim？（ ）
A.People starting to work.
B.People retiring from work.
C.People wanting to travel abroad.
18.What did the members do first in class？（ ）
A.Writing down some words. B.Talking in English. C.Pronouncing words.
19.What may impress the speaker most in the English class？（ ）
A.The pleasant class atmosphere. B.The friendly members. C.The learned teacher.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about？（ ）
A.Her English learning experience.
B.A way to learn English well.
C.Benefits of learning English.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Dance Classes for Kids Near Me
Search Dance Class for Kids near me， and Twist N Turns is the best you could get.
What does Dance Class for Kids offer at Twist N Turns？
Jazz dance and street dance.
What is the application process？
Applications are accepted throughout the year.The course will run for only four terms.To apply one must visit our center and fill in the application form with one passport-size photo， the birth certificate along with the $50 application fee.
What is the course structure？
The dance course for kids is for 3.5 to 12 years， divided into three groups：Toddlers （3.5－5 years）， Kids （6－8 years） and Tweens （9－12 years）.
For below 5 years， we teach creative movement， which is basically the pre-dance class， a way for children to explore movement through music， develop physical skills， and stimulate imagination.
The advanced course includes body awareness， strength， conditioning， space awareness， expressions， and musicality.
At the end of the course， all students have to appear for a performance test in the studio， where they have to demonstrate moves.Then， the kids are selected and promoted to improvers or advanced classes， depending on their skill and level of performance.Not all kids make it to the next level.
What are the rules？
80％ attendance is required.Students have to come in uniform.Also， refer to Dance Etiquette （礼仪）.
Are certificates provided？
The certificate is awarded to students on an internal examination basis conducted after the completion of the course.To attain the certificate one must go to a minimum of 39 classes.
21.What should a boy bring to apply for a dance course？（ ）
A.His passport. B.His family photo.
C.His application form. D.His birth certificate.
22.What do toddlers learn in the dance course？（ ）
A.Creative movement. B.Body awareness.
C.Space awareness. D.Musicality.
23.What is required of a student to get a certificate？（ ）
A.Winning an internal award. B.Attending at least 39 classes.
C.Knowing dance etiquette well. D.Getting an A on the performance test.
B
It’s a little before 8 am when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicago’s Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts.He walks down the hall towards the office to sign in.It’s the same routine he’s had as Jenner’s art teacher for nearly a quarter century.“It’s going to be a good day，” a colleague calls out.“It’s a good day.” They hug.It seems like a typical Friday — except that it’s not.After 23 years at Jenner Elementary，Schergen is retiring.Even on his last day， there are still art projects to finish.
Schergen leaves behind a rich legacy at this school.He’s won grants （拨款） for art projects.He turned an empty classroom into a museum.He’s pushed his students to make art about their lives.And he was awarded a Golden Apple — the most honorable teaching award in Chicago.But it wasn’t always easy.For years， Schergen taught in one of the city’s toughest neighbourhoods.“When I first got my room，I noticed there were bullet holes in the window.That made me nervous，” he says.So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it “look kind of funny”.“I didn’t even tell my wife for a whole year，” he says.“I didn’t want her to know.”
With one hour to go， Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor.He cleans out the sink for the last time.Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes， one of his best helpers， has watched him say goodbye all day.He wanders in the doorway.“Ah， come here， son，” Schergen says， signaling him over.He bends down for a hug.“Thank you for making these last days special and being a help to me.”
When Deontae leaves， a reporter asks Schergen，“When your kids ask why you’re retiring， what do you tell them？” “I just tell them that grown people have dreams too，” he says.“I have other things in my life I have to do.It’s time.It’s just time.”
24.Why is it a special Friday for Schergen？（ ）
A.He was retiring on that day. B.He won an honor for his school.
C.He was interviewed by a reporter. D.He received a Golden Apple award.
25.What does the underlined word “legacy” in Paragraph 2 refer to？（ ）
A.Art projects. B.Great achievements.
C.Respect from students. D.Change in teaching.
26.What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school？（ ）
A.Safety concerns in the school.
B.The poorly-equipped classroom.
C.Being misunderstood by his family.
D.Students’ poor academic performance.
27.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.A Typical Day for an Art Teacher B.Time for Art Projects
C.A Teacher’s Final Day at School D.The Last Art Class
C
If asked to guess what under-25-year-olds are listening to， it’s unlikely that many of us would suggest orchestral music.And yet a recent survey found that 74％ of UK residents aged under 25 were likely to be tuning in to just that at holiday time， compared with a mere 46％ of people aged 55 or more.This reflects the widespread increase in the popularity of classical music in general， particularly among younger generations.There are plenty of reasons for this， but perhaps high on the list is the global wave of young classical artists who are finding new ways to be seen and heard.Unsurprisingly， social media has played a huge part in this.
For French violinist Esther Abrami， the journey to social media arose from a desire to share her passion for music more widely.“I was studying at a top institution and most of the time I was practising for exams， so the whole joy of sharing was taken away.Then， at the very few concerts I did play， there was a very specific type of audience that wasn’t very diverse，” Abrami says.“I was amazed by the reaction I got.It opened this door to a completely new world.”
Nigerian-US baritone （男中音） and lifelong hip-hop （嘻哈文化） fan Babatunde Akinboboye enjoyed a similarly rapid and surprising rise to social media fame when he posted a video of himself singing Rossini’s famous aria （咏叹调） “Largo al factotum” over the top of Kendrick Lamar’s song “Humble”.“I was in my car and I realised that the two pieces worked together musically， so I started singing on top of the beat，” he says.Soon after he posted the video， his brand of “hip-hopera” caught the attention of top American shows and Time magazine.
Classical music has a long way to go to grow as much as other genres （种类） of music， but it’s moving forward.As Akinboboye mentions，“Opera is definitely becoming a lot more daring， and I hope this continues because I think we can catch up.Classical music needs to be brave， to do the scary thing.And it’ll work out because audiences are ready.”
28.What does Paragraph 1 tell us about most young people in the UK？（ ）
A.They like holiday-themed music. B.They tend to enjoy orchestral music.
C.They think highly of classical artists. D.They listen to music on social media.
29.Why did Esther Abrami start posting videos on social media？（ ）
A.To advertise her concerts.
B.To reach a wider audience.
C.To relieve her academic pressure.
D.To satisfy her curiosity about social media.
30.What made Babatunde Akinboboye’s video famous？（ ）
A.His beautiful singing voice. B.His artistic skill in editing videos.
C.His playful mix of hip-hop and opera. D.His well-designed music performance.
31.What is Babatunde Akinboboye’s attitude to classical music’s future？（ ）
A.Worried. B.Curious.
C.Uncaring. D.Positive.
D
The Namib Desert， on the Atlantic coast of southwest Africa， is one of the driest places in the world.It is also one of the world’s oldest deserts， having been arid for an estimated 55－80 million years.At first glance， much of the Namib environment appears to consist of a barren moonscape of nothing but sand and rock， but it is home to unique life forms that have adapted to life with little water in fascinating ways.
One example is Onymacris unguicularis， commonly known as the fog-basking beetle （雾姥甲虫）.This beetle obtains water from the frequent morning fogs that occur in the region.During a fog， the beetle climbs to the top of a dune， and positions itself facing the wind with its head down and back legs up， as if it is standing on its head.When the fog hits its body， it turns into tiny drops of water which gather and then run down its back to its mouthparts.In this way， the beetle is able to survive in the severe conditions.
This isn’t simply of interest to entomologists， however， but also to designers， engineers， and chemists.One group of researchers was inspired to examine the surface of the fog-basking beetle’s rough， dark-coloured back more closely.What they found was a pattern of peaks and troughs （沟槽）， so droplets were caught and built up on the peaks until their weight caused them to fall into the smooth troughs and be channeled quickly down towards the beetle’s mouth.The research group is now working to recreate the effect， which they think will have numerous applications， not only for efficiently extracting water from fog but also in manufacturing.
This is only one example of biomimicry — where humans look to nature for a rich source of ideas for technological innovations with the aim of solving complex problems.An early example includes Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines which were based on careful observations of birds in flight.Today biomimicry is informing design in areas ranging from looking at the feet of frogs to study adhesion （黏着力）， to the structure of butterfly wings is order to develop new pigments （颜料）.
32.What does the underlined word “arid” in Paragraph 1 mean？（ ）
A.Quite empty. B.Very flat.
C.Quite amazing. D.Very dry.
33.What does Paragraph 2 mainly say about the fog-basking beetle？（ ）
A.How it absorbs nutrients from sand. B.How it stands out in the desert.
C.How it gets water in the desert. D.How it deals with a foggy day.
34.Why did the researchers study the fog-basking beetle？（ ）
A.To improve its habitat. B.To expand research field.
C.To find inspiration for something useful. D.To reduce its influence on other species.
35.What does the author want to convey by mentioning different animals in the last paragraph？（ ）
A.Humans can learn from the natural world.
B.The Namib Desert needs urgent protection.
C.Technological innovation needs sharp observation.
D.There’s a link between biodiversity and advanced technology.
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。
Every plant has a place in the ecosystem.Rare plants support insects that need them to survive.They contribute to global biodiversity that is the cornerstone of resilience （恢复力）.
If you care about rare plants， you should first learn about the rare plants that may be found on your property.36.（ ） Both Pennsylvania and Delaware have excellent online resources about rare plants.The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program （PNHP） has a database that lists rare plants by county.The University of Delaware Water Resources Center has a database of all plants.Both resources provide factsheets with images and habitat descriptions.
37.（ ） PNHP has an interactive map showing Natural Heritage Areas in every county， some of which are open to the public.Delaware’s vegetation maps of plant communities in state parks list rare plants.
If you find a rare plant on your property， you may report its location to the state natural heritage program.Sharing this information enables conservationists to track the health and number of rare species.Reporting a rare plant does not put any extra responsibility on you.38.（ ）
The best thing to do for your rare plant is to protect it， based on the conservation concerns your plant faces in its habitat.39.（ ） Remove harmful plants that could threaten the population or change the habitat.If your plant depends on habitat such as woods or wetlands， protecting it means protecting the habitat from being changed.
40.（ ） These activities are not only entertaining but also helpful in preserving something precious.
A.A plant is a gift of nature.
B.Fence it to protect it from plant-eating animals.
C.Often， rare plants are restricted to special soil types.
D.However， it may affect permit conditions for changes in the habitat.
E.You don’t have to be a trained botanist to recognize many rare species.
F.And take photos， make paintings， write poems ...to celebrate your plant.
G.Another way to learn about rare plants is to visit a public site with rare plants.
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。
“Look， Mom！ Everything is ninety per cent off！”I exclaimed （惊呼）， 41 a giant sign across the mall.“Let’s take a 42 ，” Mom said.Once inside， we went directly to the racks （架子） of clothes.
“These shirts are only two dollars！” I exclaimed.I started 43 as many shirts as I could.
“Try them on，” Mom said.“They are so 44 .”
Even though I didn’t need them， I carried them into the fitting room.I had taken whatever was 45 and the small changing room was full of clothes.As I 46 in a colourful mountain of shirts， I realized I did not have enough 47 to store them all.Did I really 48 these？
I started 49 all the children who never got new clothes.My mom made sure to mail boxes of clothes to the orphans in Romania every year.Each summer， my mom and I dedicated a day to 50 some clothing to 51 .
As I stood among the piles of clothes， I turned to Mom as she neatly folded the shirts I set aside to purchase.“I’m not going to 52 these，” I said.
“Which ones did you decide not to buy？” Mom asked.
“I 53 all of them. 54 ， I don’t need anything.I need to go home and clean out my closet （壁橱）.” I don’t 55 any of Romanian orphans， but I know I would give them the shirt off my back （全部家当）.
41.A.wishing for B.checking out C.pointing to D.showing off
42.A.risk B.test C.rest D.look
43.A.imagining B.grabbing C.advertising D.making
44.A.traditional B.tight C.cheap D.natural
45.A.within reach B.in order C.under control D.in preparation
46.A.appeared B.suffered C.slept D.stood
47.A.patience B.time C.money D.room
48.A.remember B.need C.finish D.create
49.A.thinking about B.playing with C.hearing from D.approving of
50.A.adapting B.removing C.replacing D.choosing
51.A.sell B.sew C.share D.design
52.A.mix B.complete C.bear D.buy
53.A.count B.want C.discover D.compare
54.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Otherwise D.However
55.A.invite B.know C.forgive D.guide
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。
ISFJ is one of the 16 personality types identified on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator （MBTI）， one of the most 56. （wide） used personality tests today.Based on the theories of psychoanalyst Carl Jung， the MBTI 57. （develop） in the 1940s by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter， Isabel Briggs Myers.ISFJ， also 58. （know） as “The Defender”， stands for Introverted （内向的）， Sensing， Feeling， and Judging.
People 59. have ISFJ personalities tend to be warm-hearted， 60. （efficiency） and responsible， giving careful attention to practical details in their daily lives.Defenders can be counted on to meet 61. （deadline）， remember birthdays and special occasions， uphold traditions， and shower their loved ones 62. gesture （表示） of care and support. But they rarely demand recognition for all that they do， 63. （prefer） instead to operate behind the scenes.
Although they’re introverted， Defenders have a deeply social nature. Thanks to their ability 64. （remember） the details of other people’s lives， Defenders have a special talent for making their friends and acquaintances （熟人） feel seen， known， and treasured.65. may not be easy for Defenders to show up for themselves in the way that they show up for other people， but when they do， they often find themselves with even more energy and motivation to do good in the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
某英文报社正在组织中学生英语作文比赛，请你以A Lesson of Responsibility为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.你对责任感的认识；2.关于责任感的故事；3.你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
A Lesson of Responsibility
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。
If you were to ask me about my relationship with my dad， I would roll my eyes （翻白眼） and brush it off.I would avoid the topic altogether because it hurt to answer we didn’t get along.I saw everything as his fault.I disliked him more than anyone else.It made me angry because I never saw him dancing with me or never saw us even being able to eat a meal together.I was ready to leave for college just to get some space.
One of the biggest issues we had was surrounding my mental health.I was his baby doll when I was little but all that changed when I started having severe panic attacks （恐慌症）.I had struggled with anxiety since primary school.It hurt every time he destroyed my mental state and turned his back on the problems going on in my head.Things out of my control would start happening and he didn’t understand.I didn’t think he tried to， either.College was no better.If anything， it got worse.I didn’t want to keep the cycle going with him， so I never talked to him.I can remember only calling him a handful of times in my first three semesters away， a lot of which ended in arguments.
When his best friend got sick， a lot changed for us.This friend was leaving behind a family， and I pictured myself in a situation like that.It broke my heart that my dad and I had been so distant for so long and all I wanted to do was fly home and be in his company.This scared us both because we needed to change our relationship right then and there.
Then our phone calls became more regular.We talked and decided to call each other at least once a week， even if it was just for a few minutes.I looked forward to our little chats.I started to talk to my dad about anything and everything and he was able to bring me back to reality regularly.
I was always so angry with him for not understanding me， but then again， I never took the time to explain myself and he never got the opportunity to listen.We got so far apart from each other that it became normal.But we were both to blame.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
College was the best thing that could have happened to our relationship.
Now， I can picture family holidays where I don’t end up crying in my room.
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