Unit 2核心素养测评卷
选择题部分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( A )1. What is David doing？
A. Giving suggestions.
B. Asking for information.
C. Sharing volunteer experience.
W： David， do you know any volunteer work that can help teens feel calmer and restore their attention？
M： A lovely way to volunteer is to plant trees， flowers， or other vegetation. You can check out Tree City USA online for information about increasing tree coverage in your area.
( C )2. Why does the man feel sorry？
A. He failed an exam.
B. He made a mistake at work.
C. He wasn’t able to help Jane.
M： Sorry I wasn’t there to give you any assistance with the preparation for the math test， Jane. I was up to my neck in work.
W： It’s OK， Dad. I understand. I did pretty well anyway.
( B )3. What is the woman worried about？
A. Too many participants will attend the conference.
B. They can’t afford to rent a conference room.
C. No one will clean up the dining room.
W： It’s really not easy to organise a meeting for all the staff. Renting a conference room will cost us too much. We are already running in the red.
M： How about using our dining room for the meeting？ It can seat up to 160 people.
( A )4. How much does the man pay for a haircut at the salon？
A. $15.
B. $20.
C. $35.
W： Can you believe I just have to pay $35 for a haircut in Centre Hill？
M： You should try the salon where I go. It can save you $20.
( C )5. What is the probable relationship between Joe and Mary？
A. Friends.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Husband and wife.
W： Joe， how about going hiking today？
M： I’d love to， but some relatives are visiting. My sister Anna will bring my kids back to my house this morning. She looked after them last weekend. You know， both Mary and I had to go on a business trip last week.
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。
( B )6. What did the man do？
A. He went to the hospital.
B. He visited an exhibition.
C. He received special training.
( A )7. What is Amy？
A. A student.
B. A doctor.
C. A coach.
M： Hi， Amy. I’ve just got back from the International Medical Equipment Exhibition. It was wonderful.
W： What did you see there？
M： A variety of medical equipment， including biomechanics， medical radiology， and applications of artificial intelligence in treatment.
W： Wow， I am interested in the applications of artificial intelligence in treatment. I think it will be helpful for the major we are studying.
M： Yeah， you should have gone with me.
W： But I am keen on baseball， so I couldn’t miss the baseball game then.
第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
( B )8. Why does the man talk to Ms Chen？
A. To schedule a meeting.
B. To seek business cooperation.
C. To promote eco-friendly products.
( C )9. When will the speakers discuss the details further？
A. On Tuesday.
B. On Wednesday.
C. On Thursday.
M： Good afternoon， Ms Chen. Can you give me some more information regarding what kind of partnership you are looking for？
W： We specialise in green energy solutions， mainly solar panels and wind turbines. We believe that our green energy solutions could be incorporated into your tech solutions， creating a more sustainable and eco-friendly platform. Additionally， our partnership could help you expand into new markets.
M： I think that’s a fantastic idea. Let’s discuss this further and see how we can make it happen.
W： That sounds great. How about we set up a meeting this Wednesday to discuss the details further？
M： I think I’m not available tomorrow. Can we make it the day after tomorrow？ I will coordinate the meeting with our team， and we will be in touch soon.
W： Okey. I am looking forward to working with you.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
( A )10. Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. At school.
B. In a hospital.
C. In an office.
( B )11. Which of the following symptoms does Michael have？
A. He coughs a lot.
B. His chest hurts.
C. He has a runny nose.
( A )12. What will Michael do tomorrow？
A. Take some medical tests.
B. Have a cooking class.
C. Call Mrs Smith.
( B )13. What does Mrs Smith remind Michael of？
A. The homework he needs to do.
B. The fatty food he ate.
C. The email he’ll check.
W： Come in， Michael！ What can I do for you today？
M： Well， Mrs Smith， I’d like to take a leave of absence. I’m not feeling very well.
W： Do you feel like you have the flu？ You don’t seem to be coughing.
M： No， I think it’s something else. I’ve had random chest pains and been feeling sick in the stomach for the past three days.
W： You need to see a doctor then.
M： I called the doctor just now. She thought it might be heartburn caused by fatty foods or cold drinks， but I didn’t notice those. And she has booked me for an appointment tomorrow to do some scans and blood work.
W： All right. So you want to take tomorrow off？
M： Yeah， and this afternoon， too. I think I need to rest. If there is any homework， please send me by email. I’ll check it as soon as I’m free.
W： Okay. Oh， wait. I just remembered that someone cooked some fatty food in last week’s cooking class. You ate it？
M： Well…actually I did. It totally slipped my mind. I will tell the doctor about it tomorrow. Thanks， Mrs Smith.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
( C )14. How does James look to the woman？
A. Excited.
B. Nervous.
C. Tired.
( C )15. Who is Mr Thompson？
A. James’ father.
B. James’ colleague.
C. James’ teacher.
( B )16. What does the woman often do on Sunday afternoons？
A. Play video games.
B. Do some sports.
C. Watch movies.
( A )17. What are the speakers mainly talking about？
A. How to manage screen time.
B. How to improve sleep quality.
C. How to increase learning efficiency.
W： James， what makes you so sleepy？
M： I stayed up late finishing my homework last night and I just slept for four hours.
W： But Mr Thompson didn’t assign that much homework， did he？ I finished mine within one hour last night.
M： I just couldn’t help playing on my phone when I was doing my homework last night. I spent several hours watching movies online.
W： I used to play games on my phone all night. But now I hardly ever play on my phone.
M： How did you manage to do that？
W： Well， first， I’ve been trying to take part in more outdoor activities. I’ve joined a badminton team and we usually play badminton on Sunday from 2：00 p.m. to 4：00 p.m. So I’m no longer addicted to the Internet. Then， I asked my parents to keep my phone every night before I go to bed.
M： Well， maybe I should do what you do.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
( B )18. What makes Wang Fang’s cakes unique？
A. Its taste.
B. Its shape.
C. Its ingredients.
( A )19. When did Wang Fang begin to work in the technology company？
A. In 2014.
B. In 2018.
C. In 2022.
( C )20. What does Wang Fang value most about her present job？
A. Good teamwork.
B. The high reputation.
C. A sense of satisfaction.
Text 10
One might have a difficult time cutting into Wang Fang’s cakes， because they are practically works of art， and almost too good to be spoiled. From natural wonders to cultural heritage， Wang Fang has re-created 1，800 destinations from China and around the world out of butter and flour. These micro-landscape cakes are rich in details and lifelike.
Wang got involved in the art as a result of special requests from her former colleagues， who were most of her customers in the early days of her baking career. She had been working at a Chinese technology company as a visual designer for four years. As her experience grew， Wang discovered that baking was her true calling and quit her job in 2018. Wang Fang learned the basic skills of cake making from a professional cake maker. Then she opened her dessert studio. Not content with traditional buttercream cakes， she began to make cakes of various shapes.
Wang recently took a three-day course on creating cake flavours. She’d like to add a wider range of flavours to her cakes. She’s also planning to introduce smaller cakes that are cheaper and designed for daily consumption. Wang feels that she is making money doing something she loves. The key lies in following the heart， choosing to do what she loves and enjoying the happiness that comes with it.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Throughout the year， a number of Youth Exchanges activities are held by an organisation—the International Voluntary Service. These activities give small groups of 45 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks. These young people are joined by 45 young people from 34 other nationalities and it will be a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Examples of Youth Exchanges：
Youth Exchange 1
Location： Ireland
Other Nationalities： Spain， Italy， Hungary
Theme： Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues. The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location： France
Other Nationalities： Bulgaria， Italy
Theme： Organic gardening & sustainable living. This project will take place in a natural park， where the group will take part in gardening activities and games about sustainable development.
Youth Exchange 3
Location： Macedonia
Other Nationalities： Serbia， Turkey， Ireland
Theme： Foster (促进) social inclusion (融入) and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities. Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Youth Exchange 4
Location： Italy
Other Nationalities： Bulgaria， Greece
Theme： A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuous development， regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days， the group will take part in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behaviour on the environment.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了国际志愿服务组织开展的青年交流项目。来自34个国家的45名年轻人将有机会参加出国旅行，体验跨文化的乐趣。
( B )21. What will you focus on when travelling in France？
A. Rebuilding communities.
B. Gardening work.
C. Civil rights.
D. Developing social inclusion.
【解析】细节理解题。根据Youth Exchange 2部分中的 “Theme： Organic gardening & sustainable living.” 可知，在法国旅行时最关注的应是园艺工作。
( D )22. If you are interested in protecting the environment， you can take part in .
A. Youth Exchange 1
B. Youth Exchange 2
C. Youth Exchange 3
D. Youth Exchange 4
【解析】细节理解题。根据Youth Exchange 4部分中的“Theme： A social-environmental project that intends to…” 可知， 如果你对环境保护感兴趣，可以参加Youth Exchange 4。
( C )23. Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with？
A. France. B. Spain.
C. Italy. D. Ireland.
【解析】推理判断题。根据全文的Location及Other Nationalities部分可知，意大利出现的次数最多。由此可知，意大利最受欢迎。
B
In 2019， I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages， I sought a new challenge—something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese， with its complicated characters， melodic tones， and unique structures， fascinated me from the start.
However， my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics. I explored China’s rich cultural heritage， starting with Tang poetry by Li Bai and Du Fu， famous for its concise elegance and emotive power. Then， my studies broadened to include Chinese history， literature， philosophy， and art history. Confucianism， Taoism， and Buddhism offered insights into core values， while Chinese scroll painting， with its graceful brushstrokes and visual storytelling， truly fired my imagination.
During my journey， I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history， such as military leader Hua Mulan， Emperor Wu Zetian， and Poet Li Qingzhao. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s social transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked， yet undeniably crucial.
All these discoveries stimulated a passion within me to share what I was learning. I wanted to become a cultural bridge， introducing Chinese traditions， stories and innovations to people back home. This is how I came up with the idea of a bilingual magazine dedicated to Chinese culture， aiming not only to recount historical facts but also to showcase the timeless spirit that defines Chinese civilisation.
This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations， I’m constantly learning. And that， in itself， is part of what fascinates me so much about China： Its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle—one that can never be fully completed， but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately， my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine， I can contribute to a mutual understanding.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在罗马孔子学院学习汉语的经历，以及她对中国文化的深入探索和分享的热情。
( A )24. What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese？
A. The complexity of the Chinese language.
B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher.
C. The influence of several European languages.
D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Chinese， with its complicated characters， melodic tones， and unique structures， fascinated me from the start.”可知，最初是汉语的复杂性促使作者学习汉语。
( C )25. Which of the following topics does the author NOT cover in her exploration of Chinese culture？
A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism.
B. The expressive qualities of Tang poetry.
C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy.
D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I explored China’s rich cultural heritage， starting with Tang poetry by Li Bai and Du Fu， famous for its concise elegance and emotive power.”可知，作者提到了唐诗的表现力；再根据第二段中的“Confucianism， Taoism， and Buddhism offered insights into core values， while Chinese scroll painting， with its graceful brushstrokes and visual storytelling， truly fired my imagination.”可知，作者提到了儒家和道教的原则以及中国卷轴画中的叙事元素。由此可知，作者唯独没有提到中国书法的艺术技巧。
( B )26. What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history？
A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles.
B. Their contributions to China’s social transformations.
C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting.
D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese social structures.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s social transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked， yet undeniably crucial.”可知，作者认为中国历史上有影响力的女性的故事对中国社会变革的贡献是最重要的。
( D )27. Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph？
A. To emphasise that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand.
B. To criticise the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions.
C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete.
D. To highlight the complexity of Chinese culture and the endless opportunities for discovery.
【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“And that， in itself， is part of what fascinates me so much about China： Its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle—one that can never be fully completed， but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add.”可知，作者在最后一段将“中国文化深度”比作“一个不断扩展的谜题”，是为了强调其复杂性和无限的探索机会。
C
Each country has its own culture， and there are many differences between different countries in culture. These differences make our world a more colourful and exciting place to live in. Here are a few of them.
In India， it is usual for guests to take off their shoes when entering their host’s house， while in Thailand it is the opposite. No Thai guest would ever uncover the soles (脚掌) of their feet because this is the “lowest” part of the body.
In Austria， men should avoid paying women the compliment： “You are really looking great.” In Turkey it is perfectly normal and in no way offensive (冒犯的) to mention the fact that a lady has become a little heavier since you last saw her. But in Austria caution is advisable. The apparently appreciative words “You’re looking great” will be understood as “You’ve put on weight”.
Mexicans never give a lady red roses！ In Mexico， red roses are only used to put on tombs. White roses， by contrast， are not problematic. But in China people often buy red roses for ladies.
In Japan， no one is bothered if the person they are talking to falls asleep！ If someone closes their eyes while the other person is speaking， this is not a sign of boredom or tiredness， but of interest and concentration！ If the boss falls asleep during a meeting， it is not considered bad leadership. In fact， it indicates that he has complete confidence in this staff！
In most countries， the thumbs-up sign is a gesture of approval. But in Australia， it’s a different story. Many foreign hitchhikers (免费搭乘者) are surprised that no one ever seems willing to give them a ride. In Australia， the classical thumbs-up gesture of getting a lift means “Get Lost！”
Chinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as Americans do. They talk about topics such as ages， income or marriage， which Americans think are annoying and unacceptable.
Having a good knowledge of those cultural differences can help better understand and communicate with people from different countries.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同国家的文化习俗。
( D )28. What does the underlined word “compliment” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Gifts of makeup.
B. Clothes that they choose.
C. Extra money that they made.
D. Expression of praise and admiration.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“You are really looking great.”可知，这是一句表达赞美的话。由此可知，“compliment”是赞美和钦佩的表达。
( B )29. According to the passage， what is considered impolite in Mexico？
A. To take off your shoes at a host’s house.
B. To give a lady red roses out of admiration.
C. To mention that a lady has become heavier.
D. To express approval with the thumbs-up gesture.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Mexicans never give a lady red roses！ In Mexico， red roses are only used to put on tombs.”可知，在墨西哥送一位女士红玫瑰以示爱慕被认为是不礼貌的。
( D )30. What is this passage mainly about？
A. Gestures in the world.
B. Suggestions for visitors.
C. Regulations for travellers.
D. Customs in various countries.
【解析】主旨大意题。第一段介绍了各国文化存在差异，随后介绍了各个国家文化习俗的具体案例，最后一段介绍了了解文化差异有助于促进跨文化交流。由此可知，文章主要内容与不同国家的文化习俗有关。
( D )31. What idiom can you think of after reading the story？
A. It is never too old to learn.
B. East or west， home is the best.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. When in Rome， do as the Romans do.
【解析】推理判断题。通读全文并结合最后一段内容可知，本文介绍了解不同国家的文化习俗有助于更好地理解并与来自不同国家的人交流，由此会使人联想到“入乡随俗”。
D
Cultures are based on social and linguistic communities.
In South Africa， we exist among diverse groups that are culturally different. This makes us multicultural. Toit， one sociologist in the US， explains that multiculturalism is more than
the expression of cultural variety， and it also concerns communication. He adds that for multiculturalism to “succeed”， meaningful communication is a requisite.
In multicultural countries， it is necessary that the education system encourages learners to become interculturally competent. The process of becoming intercultural is a “personal transformation” from being cultural to being intercultural. This does not mean that a highly intercultural person’s identity is culture-free. Rather， it is not rigidly bound by the membership to anyone’s particular culture.
Furthermore， for learners to become interculturally competent，
it is necessary that all involved in the education system become aware of their own cultural background.
Toit conducted a survey， the objective of which was to determine the problems experienced by learners in a multicultural learning environment. Two hundred question-naires were administered. There are
55 percent who believed that different values and beliefs were a major cause of the communication problems. A closer examination of the interactions showed that learners were in fact mostly associating with members of their own cultural groups. Toit points out that in an intercultural communication， people would be challenged by the sudden difference in culture， and this may force an evaluation or re-evaluation of their beliefs and values. As 45 percent of the learners believed， there was lack of trust among their peers. The general lack of trust between two complete strangers leads to an uncomfortable situation. They said that when learners are asked to work in groups， they are unwilling to do so. They added that one of the many issues that contribute to such negative opinions was the language barrier.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了跨文化交流可能面对的问题以及成功进行多元文化交流所需的条件。
( A )32. What does the underlined word “requisite” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Necessity.
B. Process.
C. Decision.
D. Encouragement.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“…multiculturalism is more than the expression of cultural variety， and it also concerns communication”可知，多元文化主义不仅仅是指文化的多样性，要使多元文化主义“成功”，有意义的交流也是必不可少的。requisite意为“必要条件”，与necessity意思相近。
( C )33. What does being interculturally competent require according to Paragraph 3？
A. That intercultural person’s identity is culture-free.
B. People choosing one particular culture.
C. People to be aware of their own cultural background.
D. That people influence others with their own beliefs and values.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Furthermore， for learners to become interculturally competent…become aware of their own cultural background.”可知，对于那些想要具备跨文化能力的人来说，了解自己的文化背景是很有必要的。
( C )34. What can we learn about the survey？
A. There were more than two hundred respondents in the survey.
B. Fifty-five percent believed language barrier was the main cause of the communication problems.
C. Learners tend to associate with members of their own cultural groups.
D. Learners have learnt to re-evaluate their beliefs and values.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“A closer examination of the interactions showed that learners were in fact mostly associating with members of their own cultural groups.”可知，实际上，学习者们主要和他们自己文化群体的成员进行沟通交流。
( A )35. Learners are unwilling to work in groups mainly because of .
A. lack of trust and language barrier
B. prejudice and different beliefs
C. unequal power and different world views
D. defensiveness and prejudice
【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As 45 percent of the learners believed， there was lack of trust among their peers.”及“They added that one of the many issues that contribute to such negative opinions was the language barrier.”可知，学习者们不愿意进行团体合作，是因为他们之间缺乏信任，并且在交流过程中存在语言障碍。
第二节 (共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The world is a colourful landscape of different languages， skin colours， and diverse cultures. It’s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person. 36
One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food， music， language， religion， and way of life of a particular group of people. 37
Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. 38 A person can choose a language he/she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programmes to help him/her master the language. Besides， one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connections with native speakers of the language.
39 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain a deep understanding into a particular cultural group’s way of life.
Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 40 Various websites offer pen pal services， offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.
A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.
B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.
C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.
D. A variety of language-learning books， software， and audio programmes are available.
E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.
F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain first-hand knowledge.
G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助人们更好地了解文化、欣赏世界的方法。
36. C
【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据下文中的“One way is to read books…”可知，空格处会提到了解不同文化的方法，选项C“有几种方法去了解不同的文化”符合语境。
37. A
【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。根据上文中的“One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture.”可知，可以通过阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书来了解不同文化，空格处会提到与阅读相关的事例，选项A“以当地文化为基础的故事能使一个人接触到不同的文化”承接上文，符合语境。
38. D
【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到了解不同文化的另一种方法是尝试学习一门外语，空格后提到学习另一门语言的方法，空格处会补充学习的途径，选项D“各种各样的语言学习书籍、软件和音频程序都是可用的”符合语境。
39. B
【解析】 考查段落大意。根据下文可知，本段主要讲述了作者建议通过尝试来自特定文化的食物来帮助学习相应群体的文化与生活，选项B“品尝特定文化群体的地道美食也是一个好主意”能概括本段段落大意。
40. E
【解析】 考查学生对上下文的理解。空格前提到通过邮件与来自其他国家的人交流，空格后提到许多网站都提供笔友配对服务，空格处会说明网络在沟通中的作用，选项E“互联网让来自不同国家的人进行交流成为可能”符合语境。
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While waiting for a friend in a hotel hall in America and wanting to be both seen easily and alone， I had seated myself in a separate chair. In such a(n) 41 most Americans follow a rule： As soon as a person stops or is seated in a public place， a small environment of 42 balloons around him， which is considered inviolate (不受侵犯的). Anyone who 43 this zone and stays there is interruption.
As I 44 in the deserted hall， a stranger walked up to where I was 45 and stood close enough so that not only could I easily 46 him but I could even hear him breathing. If the hall had been crowded with people， I would have understood his 47 ， but in an empty hall his presence made me very uncomfortable. Feeling 48 by this interruption， I moved my body in such a 49 as to communicate annoyance. 50 ， my actions seemed to encourage him， because he moved even closer.
Fortunately， the stranger immediately joined a group of people on their 51 . Their mannerisms 52 his behaviour， for I knew from both 53 and gestures that they were Arabs. I had not been able to make this decisive identification by looking at him when he was 54 because he was wearing American clothes.
For the Arab， there is no interruption in public. Public means public. If A is standing on a street corner and B wants his 55 ， B is within his rights if he does what he can to make A uncomfortable enough to move.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在美国酒店等朋友时，因文化差异而遭遇的尴尬，体现了不同国家对同一问题的不同做法。
( C )41. A. country B. seat
C. scene D. incident
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“While waiting for a friend in a hotel hall…I had seated myself in a separate chair.”可知，此处交代了作者所在的场景。
( B )42. A. greediness B. privacy
C. resolution D. modesty
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“which is considered inviolate (不受侵犯的)”并结合语境可知，此处表示一旦一个人停下来或者坐在公共场所，在他周围的那种隐私的小环境被认为是不可侵犯的。
( D )43. A. employs B. leaves
C. determines D. enters
【解析】 考查动词。根据空格后的“stays there is interruption”可知，此处指任何进入并停留在这个区域的人就是在干扰他人。
( C )44. A. searched B. chatted
C. waited D. whispered
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“While waiting for a friend…”可知，作者一直在等人，此处表示作者在空荡荡的大厅里等候着。
( B )45. A. lying B. sitting
C. sleeping D. belonging
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“I had seated myself in a separate chair”可知，作者一直坐在椅子上，此处指陌生人走向作者坐的地方。
( A )46. A. touch B. attach
C. bear D. see
【解析】 考查动词。根据上文中的“stood close enough”及空格后的“but I could even hear him breathing”可知，那个陌生人离作者很近，作者可以轻易触碰到他。
( D )47. A. review B. suggestion
C. humour D. behavior
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文语境可知，一个陌生人在公共场合和作者靠得很近，此处指陌生人靠近作者的这个行为。
( B )48. A. puzzled B. annoyed
C. pleased D. concerned
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上文中的“made me very uncomfortable”及下文中的“communicate annoyance”可知，陌生人的出现让作者感到很不舒服，此处指作者因为陌生人的打扰而感到恼怒。
( C )49. A. variety B. speed
C. direction D. distance
【解析】 考查名词。根据上文中的“I moved my body”并结合语境可知，陌生人的靠近让作者感到不适，作者朝着一个方向挪动身体。
( A )50. A. Incredibly B. Luckily
C. Hopefully D. Informally
【解析】 考查副词。根据空格后的“my actions seemed to encourage him， because he moved even closer”可知，作者本以为自己挪动的行为可以阻止这个陌生人的靠近，结果却恰恰相反，作者感到难以置信。
( C )51. A. flight B. amusement
C. arrival D. bus
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格前的“the stranger immediately joined a group of people”可知，此处指当一群人到达的时候，这个陌生人加入了他们。
( D )52. A. copied B. forgave
C. changed D. explained
【解析】 考查动词。根据常识可知，一个人的言谈举止同其身份是密不可分的，他的习性可以解释他的行为。
( A )53. A. speech B. hometown
C. name D. hobby
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“gestures”并结合语境可知，作者是听到这一群人在谈话，看到了他们的手势，才得知他们是阿拉伯人。
( C )54. A. aggressive B. ashamed
C. alone D. aware
【解析】 考查形容词。根据上下文语境及逻辑可知，此处是指当这个陌生人一个人站在作者旁边时，作者是无法识别他的身份的。
( B )55. A. address B. spot
C. secret D. evidence
【解析】 考查名词。根据空格后的“B is within his rights if he does what he can to make A uncomfortable enough to move”并结合上文语境可知，对于阿拉伯人来说，公共场合不存在私人空间，如果A站在街角，而B想要那个位置，B有权通过让A感到不舒服来促使A挪动位置。
非选择题部分
第二节 (共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you study abroad， it’s necessary to mix with the locals. This allows you 56 (test) your language skills and find out more about the local culture. Having lived abroad for three years， I’m able to put forward a list of tips to help you make friends in a foreign country.
Firstly， say yes to everything within reason. Obviously， if you don’t feel 57 ease， you can choose not to do anything. However， don’t put off trying something new. The group of students from your class who invite you out for a coffee might end up 58 (be) your friends for life！
Secondly， develop a 59 (entire) new hobby. Join a dance class， a walking club or learn to cook the local food—the 60 (possibility) are endless！
Thirdly， get out of the house！ Hours 61 (spend) on the computer chatting with your family back at home surely makes you even homesick. Just get out and explore the exciting place you live in.
Lastly， be 62 (confidence) when you are surrounded by people speaking 63 unfamiliar language. Even if you may find 64 difficult to involve yourself in conversations， you should try to make your voice heard. Once you open your mouth and begin to speak， it’s likely 65 you will find everyone wants to know more about you.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者根据自己的亲身经历，就“如何在国外交朋友”这个话题提出的四条建议。
56. to test
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词为allows，空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接，应使用非谓语动词；allow sb to do sth意为“允许某人做某事”，为固定搭配。
57. at
【解析】 考查介词。句意：显然，如果你感到不自在，你可以选择什么都不做。at ease意为“安逸；舒适”，为固定短语。
58. being
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词为might end up，空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接，应使用非谓语动词；be和主语The group of students构成逻辑上的主谓关系，且空格处位于介词up之后，应使用动词－ing形式作宾语。
59. entirely
【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处修饰形容词new，应使用副词形式entirely作new的状语。
60. possibilities
【解析】 考查名词单复数。根据空格后的are可知，空格处表示复数概念，应使用单词的复数形式。
61. spent
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词为makes，空格处和谓语动词之间没有连词连接，应使用非谓语动词；spend和主语Hours构成逻辑上的动宾关系，应使用动词－ed形式作后置定语。
62. confident
【解析】 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处应使用confidence的形容词形式confident作表语。
63. an
【解析】 考查冠词。此处表示“一种不熟悉的语言”，表泛指，应使用不定冠词；又因空格后的unfamiliar发音以元音音素开头，故填an 。
64. it
【解析】 考查代词。分析句子结构可知，句子真正的宾语为空格后的不定式“to involve yourself in conversations”，空格处应使用it作形式宾语。
65. that
【解析】 考查主语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导主语从句，句子真正的主语为“you will find everyone wants to know more about you”，空格处在从句中不作任何成分，且没有实际意义，应使用连接词that。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15分)
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jim对中国文化很感兴趣，你想邀请他来参加你市举行的国际文化交流节。请你给他写一封邀请信，内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 简单介绍活动；
3. 表达你的期望。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim，
I’m exceedingly delighted to tell you that an International Cultural Festival is to be held in my city. I wonder if you would like to enjoy it with me.As scheduled， the festival is to be held in the City Hall on 26 October， lasting for three days. Participants from all over the world will show their countries’ cuisine， costumes， arts and crafts. Chinese painting and calligraphy are also included. I’m sure the festival will enhance your understanding of different cultures.
I promise you will learn a lot and have a good time.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分 25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
For more than 20 years I have been travelling the world， often preferring to spend a year or two in different countries rather than just visit as a tourist. It has become an important part of my personality as I grew older and shaped the way I saw the world and myself.
My little taste of this amazing life was when I was 19 years old. I was selected among a small group of college classmates to spend a year abroad. This was long before people could travel the world through social media. In order to see a place， you had to go there and experience it.
I was raised in a middle-class family and couldn’t afford to travel around the world the way I wished I could. The only way I knew about the world outside was through letters I wrote to pen pals from over a dozen countries as a kid， and from television. Growing up， I always loved the very funny British comedies that were shown on local public television every Saturday night. So when I got the chance to apply for a study abroad programme， I chose London.
Living abroad can be exciting， scary and challenging. I thought it would be easier because I spoke the same language as the local people did. But I also like to relish (享受) the little differences between the British and American culture and language. I also learned that in England， they spell words differently than in the U.S. In British spelling， they put a “u” in words like “favor”to make it “favour” and replace the “z” in words like “analyze” with “s” to make it “analyse”. I was able to adapt quickly to this new way of writing since I was submitting papers all the time for my classes.
Academically， I got to take classes that weren’t offered at my college back home. For example， I had a course in sociology and learned about the native people of Papua New Guinea.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1：
But there were also challenges that year too. One of my classes was called “Europe Since 1870”. In the U.S.， I would have expected an introductory history class， but in England， I was supposed to have already known the history. Now was the time to analyse it. That meant I not only had to learn the history as I went along but also had to try to write a paper explaining why certain events happened as they did. Despite this， I don’t regret anything about my time in London. Even through painful experiences， I learnt to grow.
Paragraph 2：
Sometimes the difficult times made me sad and homesick.But luckily， I met some classmates from all over the world， and these wonderful interactions with people watered down my negative feelings. I met dozens of interesting people from places like France， Greece， Germany， Palestine， and Australia. Learning how to make friends with people from different cultures and backgrounds is really fun. Moreover， interacting with these new friends helps me understand the countries they represent.Unit 2核心素养测评卷
选择题部分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1. What is David doing？
A. Giving suggestions.
B. Asking for information.
C. Sharing volunteer experience.
( )2. Why does the man feel sorry？
A. He failed an exam.
B. He made a mistake at work.
C. He wasn’t able to help Jane.
( )3. What is the woman worried about？
A. Too many participants will attend the conference.
B. They can’t afford to rent a conference room.
C. No one will clean up the dining room.
( )4. How much does the man pay for a haircut at the salon？
A. $15.
B. $20.
C. $35.
( )5. What is the probable relationship between Joe and Mary？
A. Friends.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Husband and wife.
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 did the man do？
A. He went to the hospital.
B. He visited an exhibition.
C. He received special training.
( )7. What is Amy？
A. A student.
B. A doctor.
C. A coach.
第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
( )8. Why does the man talk to Ms Chen？
A. To schedule a meeting.
B. To seek business cooperation.
C. To promote eco-friendly products.
( )9. When will the speakers discuss the details further？
A. On Tuesday.
B. On Wednesday.
C. On Thursday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
( )10. Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. At school.
B. In a hospital.
C. In an office.
( )11. Which of the following symptoms does Michael have？
A. He coughs a lot.
B. His chest hurts.
C. He has a runny nose.
( )12. What will Michael do tomorrow？
A. Take some medical tests.
B. Have a cooking class.
C. Call Mrs Smith.
( )13. What does Mrs Smith remind Michael of？
A. The homework he needs to do.
B. The fatty food he ate.
C. The email he’ll check.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
( )14. How does James look to the woman？
A. Excited.
B. Nervous.
C. Tired.
( )15. Who is Mr Thompson？
A. James’ father.
B. James’ colleague.
C. James’ teacher.
( )16. What does the woman often do on Sunday afternoons？
A. Play video games.
B. Do some sports.
C. Watch movies.
( )17. What are the speakers mainly talking about？
A. How to manage screen time.
B. How to improve sleep quality.
C. How to increase learning efficiency.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
( )18. What makes Wang Fang’s cakes unique？
A. Its taste.
B. Its shape.
C. Its ingredients.
( )19. When did Wang Fang begin to work in the technology company？
A. In 2014.
B. In 2018.
C. In 2022.
( )20. What does Wang Fang value most about her present job？
A. Good teamwork.
B. The high reputation.
C. A sense of satisfaction.
第二部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Throughout the year， a number of Youth Exchanges activities are held by an organisation—the International Voluntary Service. These activities give small groups of 45 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks. These young people are joined by 45 young people from 34 other nationalities and it will be a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Examples of Youth Exchanges：
Youth Exchange 1
Location： Ireland
Other Nationalities： Spain， Italy， Hungary
Theme： Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues. The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location： France
Other Nationalities： Bulgaria， Italy
Theme： Organic gardening & sustainable living. This project will take place in a natural park， where the group will take part in gardening activities and games about sustainable development.
Youth Exchange 3
Location： Macedonia
Other Nationalities： Serbia， Turkey， Ireland
Theme： Foster (促进) social inclusion (融入) and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities. Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Youth Exchange 4
Location： Italy
Other Nationalities： Bulgaria， Greece
Theme： A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuous development， regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days， the group will take part in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behaviour on the environment.
( )21. What will you focus on when travelling in France？
A. Rebuilding communities.
B. Gardening work.
C. Civil rights.
D. Developing social inclusion.
( )22. If you are interested in protecting the environment， you can take part in .
A. Youth Exchange 1
B. Youth Exchange 2
C. Youth Exchange 3
D. Youth Exchange 4
( )23. Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with？
A. France. B. Spain.
C. Italy. D. Ireland.
B
In 2019， I began learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Rome. Already fluent in several European languages， I sought a new challenge—something truly different that would expand my worldview. Chinese， with its complicated characters， melodic tones， and unique structures， fascinated me from the start.
However， my interest soon branched out beyond linguistics. I explored China’s rich cultural heritage， starting with Tang poetry by Li Bai and Du Fu， famous for its concise elegance and emotive power. Then， my studies broadened to include Chinese history， literature， philosophy， and art history. Confucianism， Taoism， and Buddhism offered insights into core values， while Chinese scroll painting， with its graceful brushstrokes and visual storytelling， truly fired my imagination.
During my journey， I was particularly drawn to the stories of influential women in Chinese history， such as military leader Hua Mulan， Emperor Wu Zetian， and Poet Li Qingzhao. Learning about these extraordinary women expanded my understanding of China’s social transformations and how women’s contributions have often been overlooked， yet undeniably crucial.
All these discoveries stimulated a passion within me to share what I was learning. I wanted to become a cultural bridge， introducing Chinese traditions， stories and innovations to people back home. This is how I came up with the idea of a bilingual magazine dedicated to Chinese culture， aiming not only to recount historical facts but also to showcase the timeless spirit that defines Chinese civilisation.
This publishing venture (活动) is both exciting and challenging. From selecting articles to editing translations， I’m constantly learning. And that， in itself， is part of what fascinates me so much about China： Its cultural depth is an ever-expanding puzzle—one that can never be fully completed， but becomes more fascinating with each piece we add. Ultimately， my hope is that by creating this bilingual magazine， I can contribute to a mutual understanding.
( )24. What initially motivated the author to learn Chinese？
A. The complexity of the Chinese language.
B. The desire to become a linguistic teacher.
C. The influence of several European languages.
D. The opportunity to study at the Confucius Institute.
( )25. Which of the following topics does the author NOT cover in her exploration of Chinese culture？
A. The principles of Confucianism and Taoism.
B. The expressive qualities of Tang poetry.
C. The artistic skills involved in Chinese calligraphy.
D. The storytelling elements in Chinese scroll painting.
( )26. What does the author find most significant about the stories of influential women in Chinese history？
A. Their success in challenging traditional gender roles.
B. Their contributions to China’s social transformations.
C. Their artistic achievements in both poetry and painting.
D. Their overlooked yet crucial thoughts of Chinese social structures.
( )27. Why does the author compare “Chinese cultural depth” to “an ever-expanding puzzle” in the last paragraph？
A. To emphasise that Chinese culture is too complicated to understand.
B. To criticise the lack of systematic study of Chinese traditions.
C. To demonstrate that Chinese culture is disconnected and incomplete.
D. To highlight the complexity of Chinese culture and the endless opportunities for discovery.
C
Each country has its own culture， and there are many differences between different countries in culture. These differences make our world a more colourful and exciting place to live in. Here are a few of them.
In India， it is usual for guests to take off their shoes when entering their host’s house， while in Thailand it is the opposite. No Thai guest would ever uncover the soles (脚掌) of their feet because this is the “lowest” part of the body.
In Austria， men should avoid paying women the compliment： “You are really looking great.” In Turkey it is perfectly normal and in no way offensive (冒犯的) to mention the fact that a lady has become a little heavier since you last saw her. But in Austria caution is advisable. The apparently appreciative words “You’re looking great” will be understood as “You’ve put on weight”.
Mexicans never give a lady red roses！ In Mexico， red roses are only used to put on tombs. White roses， by contrast， are not problematic. But in China people often buy red roses for ladies.
In Japan， no one is bothered if the person they are talking to falls asleep！ If someone closes their eyes while the other person is speaking， this is not a sign of boredom or tiredness， but of interest and concentration！ If the boss falls asleep during a meeting， it is not considered bad leadership. In fact， it indicates that he has complete confidence in this staff！
In most countries， the thumbs-up sign is a gesture of approval. But in Australia， it’s a different story. Many foreign hitchhikers (免费搭乘者) are surprised that no one ever seems willing to give them a ride. In Australia， the classical thumbs-up gesture of getting a lift means “Get Lost！”
Chinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as Americans do. They talk about topics such as ages， income or marriage， which Americans think are annoying and unacceptable.
Having a good knowledge of those cultural differences can help better understand and communicate with people from different countries.
( )28. What does the underlined word “compliment” in Paragraph 3 mean？
A. Gifts of makeup.
B. Clothes that they choose.
C. Extra money that they made.
D. Expression of praise and admiration.
( )29. According to the passage， what is considered impolite in Mexico？
A. To take off your shoes at a host’s house.
B. To give a lady red roses out of admiration.
C. To mention that a lady has become heavier.
D. To express approval with the thumbs-up gesture.
( )30. What is this passage mainly about？
A. Gestures in the world.
B. Suggestions for visitors.
C. Regulations for travellers.
D. Customs in various countries.
( )31. What idiom can you think of after reading the story？
A. It is never too old to learn.
B. East or west， home is the best.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. When in Rome， do as the Romans do.
D
Cultures are based on social and linguistic communities.
In South Africa， we exist among diverse groups that are culturally different. This makes us multicultural. Toit， one sociologist in the US， explains that multiculturalism is more than
the expression of cultural variety， and it also concerns communication. He adds that for multiculturalism to “succeed”， meaningful communication is a requisite.
In multicultural countries， it is necessary that the education system encourages learners to become interculturally competent. The process of becoming intercultural is a “personal transformation” from being cultural to being intercultural. This does not mean that a highly intercultural person’s identity is culture-free. Rather， it is not rigidly bound by the membership to anyone’s particular culture.
Furthermore， for learners to become interculturally competent，
it is necessary that all involved in the education system become aware of their own cultural background.
Toit conducted a survey， the objective of which was to determine the problems experienced by learners in a multicultural learning environment. Two hundred question-naires were administered. There are
55 percent who believed that different values and beliefs were a major cause of the communication problems. A closer examination of the interactions showed that learners were in fact mostly associating with members of their own cultural groups. Toit points out that in an intercultural communication， people would be challenged by the sudden difference in culture， and this may force an evaluation or re-evaluation of their beliefs and values. As 45 percent of the learners believed， there was lack of trust among their peers. The general lack of trust between two complete strangers leads to an uncomfortable situation. They said that when learners are asked to work in groups， they are unwilling to do so. They added that one of the many issues that contribute to such negative opinions was the language barrier.
( )32. What does the underlined word “requisite” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Necessity.
B. Process.
C. Decision.
D. Encouragement.
( )33. What does being interculturally competent require according to Paragraph 3？
A. That intercultural person’s identity is culture-free.
B. People choosing one particular culture.
C. People to be aware of their own cultural background.
D. That people influence others with their own beliefs and values.
( )34. What can we learn about the survey？
A. There were more than two hundred respondents in the survey.
B. Fifty-five percent believed language barrier was the main cause of the communication problems.
C. Learners tend to associate with members of their own cultural groups.
D. Learners have learnt to re-evaluate their beliefs and values.
( )35. Learners are unwilling to work in groups mainly because of .
A. lack of trust and language barrier
B. prejudice and different beliefs
C. unequal power and different world views
D. defensiveness and prejudice
第二节 (共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The world is a colourful landscape of different languages， skin colours， and diverse cultures. It’s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person. 36
One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food， music， language， religion， and way of life of a particular group of people. 37
Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. 38 A person can choose a language he/she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programmes to help him/her master the language. Besides， one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connections with native speakers of the language.
39 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain a deep understanding into a particular cultural group’s way of life.
Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 40 Various websites offer pen pal services， offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.
A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.
B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.
C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.
D. A variety of language-learning books， software， and audio programmes are available.
E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.
F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain first-hand knowledge.
G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.
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40. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While waiting for a friend in a hotel hall in America and wanting to be both seen easily and alone， I had seated myself in a separate chair. In such a(n) 41 most Americans follow a rule： As soon as a person stops or is seated in a public place， a small environment of 42 balloons around him， which is considered inviolate (不受侵犯的). Anyone who 43 this zone and stays there is interruption.
As I 44 in the deserted hall， a stranger walked up to where I was 45 and stood close enough so that not only could I easily 46 him but I could even hear him breathing. If the hall had been crowded with people， I would have understood his 47 ， but in an empty hall his presence made me very uncomfortable. Feeling 48 by this interruption， I moved my body in such a 49 as to communicate annoyance. 50 ， my actions seemed to encourage him， because he moved even closer.
Fortunately， the stranger immediately joined a group of people on their 51 . Their mannerisms 52 his behaviour， for I knew from both 53 and gestures that they were Arabs. I had not been able to make this decisive identification by looking at him when he was 54 because he was wearing American clothes.
For the Arab， there is no interruption in public. Public means public. If A is standing on a street corner and B wants his 55 ， B is within his rights if he does what he can to make A uncomfortable enough to move.
( )41. A. country B. seat
C. scene D. incident
( )42. A. greediness B. privacy
C. resolution D. modesty
( )43. A. employs B. leaves
C. determines D. enters
( )44. A. searched B. chatted
C. waited D. whispered
( )45. A. lying B. sitting
C. sleeping D. belonging
( )46. A. touch B. attach
C. bear D. see
( )47. A. review B. suggestion
C. humour D. behavior
( )48. A. puzzled B. annoyed
C. pleased D. concerned
( )49. A. variety B. speed
C. direction D. distance
( )50. A. Incredibly B. Luckily
C. Hopefully D. Informally
( )51. A. flight B. amusement
C. arrival D. bus
( )52. A. copied B. forgave
C. changed D. explained
( )53. A. speech B. hometown
C. name D. hobby
( )54. A. aggressive B. ashamed
C. alone D. aware
( )55. A. address B. spot
C. secret D. evidence
非选择题部分
第二节 (共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
If you study abroad， it’s necessary to mix with the locals. This allows you 56 (test) your language skills and find out more about the local culture. Having lived abroad for three years， I’m able to put forward a list of tips to help you make friends in a foreign country.
Firstly， say yes to everything within reason. Obviously， if you don’t feel 57 ease， you can choose not to do anything. However， don’t put off trying something new. The group of students from your class who invite you out for a coffee might end up 58 (be) your friends for life！
Secondly， develop a 59 (entire) new hobby. Join a dance class， a walking club or learn to cook the local food—the 60 (possibility) are endless！
Thirdly， get out of the house！ Hours 61 (spend) on the computer chatting with your family back at home surely makes you even homesick. Just get out and explore the exciting place you live in.
Lastly， be 62 (confidence) when you are surrounded by people speaking 63 unfamiliar language. Even if you may find 64 difficult to involve yourself in conversations， you should try to make your voice heard. Once you open your mouth and begin to speak， it’s likely 65 you will find everyone wants to know more about you.
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第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15分)
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jim对中国文化很感兴趣，你想邀请他来参加你市举行的国际文化交流节。请你给他写一封邀请信，内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 简单介绍活动；
3. 表达你的期望。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分 25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
For more than 20 years I have been travelling the world， often preferring to spend a year or two in different countries rather than just visit as a tourist. It has become an important part of my personality as I grew older and shaped the way I saw the world and myself.
My little taste of this amazing life was when I was 19 years old. I was selected among a small group of college classmates to spend a year abroad. This was long before people could travel the world through social media. In order to see a place， you had to go there and experience it.
I was raised in a middle-class family and couldn’t afford to travel around the world the way I wished I could. The only way I knew about the world outside was through letters I wrote to pen pals from over a dozen countries as a kid， and from television. Growing up， I always loved the very funny British comedies that were shown on local public television every Saturday night. So when I got the chance to apply for a study abroad programme， I chose London.
Living abroad can be exciting， scary and challenging. I thought it would be easier because I spoke the same language as the local people did. But I also like to relish (享受) the little differences between the British and American culture and language. I also learned that in England， they spell words differently than in the U.S. In British spelling， they put a “u” in words like “favor”to make it “favour” and replace the “z” in words like “analyze” with “s” to make it “analyse”. I was able to adapt quickly to this new way of writing since I was submitting papers all the time for my classes.
Academically， I got to take classes that weren’t offered at my college back home. For example， I had a course in sociology and learned about the native people of Papua New Guinea.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1：
But there were also challenges that year too.
Paragraph 2：
Sometimes the difficult times made me sad and homesick.
