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Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
单元综合测试
(考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the speed now?
A. 55 miles per hour. B. 70 miles per hour. C. 105 miles per hour.
2. How will the speakers go home?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
3. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a classroom B. In the wild C. In a hospital
4. What industry does the woman hope to work in?
A. Travel. B. Finance. C. Medicine.
5. What problem does the man have?
A. He has pain in his teeth.
B. He missed a dentist appointment.
C. He couldn’t find cold water to drink.
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. Who is the woman?
A. A hotel staff. B. A bank clerk. C. A restaurant manager.
7. Why is the man at the hotel possibly?
A. To hold a business meeting.
B. To eat at the restaurant.
C. To spend his holidays.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s job probably?
A. A tour guide B. A ship captain C. A seaport manager
9. Which country is the woman from?
A. China B. Singapore C. Italy
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What do the speakers mainly talk about?
A. Robots will take jobs from humans.
B. Robots will replace humans entirely.
C. Robots will be introduced into homes.
11. How does the man think about robots?
A. They are not very friendly.
B. They break down regularly.
C. They do more with less cost.
12. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade?
A. 3% B. 15% C. 33%
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a program. B. Attending a meeting. C. Giving a lecture.
14. What did the woman’s parents grow in their gardens?
A. Potatoes and melons. B. Tomatoes and potatoes. C. Tomatoes and carrots.
15. Why was the project started?
A. To get a teamwork award.
B. To make kids develop confidence.
C. To help kids know more about food.
16. What can children do in the Alice Waters Garden Project?
A. Create recipes. B. Design gardens. C. Build kitchens.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. During which season did the speaker’s journey take place?
A. Winter B. Fall C. Summer
18. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge?
A. Traveling alone B. Bearing the heat C. Cycling for long
19. What did the family do for the speaker?
A. They invited him to their house.
B. They taught him a new language.
C. They guided him through the desert.
20. What offers inspiration for the speaker’s new book?
A. New friends B. The landscape C. Local food
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,共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
Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct(改正) it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances(机会) to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转)door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
21. Happiness is for_________.
A. those who have large and beautiful houses B. those who have cars
C. those who have a lot of money D. all people
22. When you do something wrong, _________.
A. you may correct it B. you will have no chance to challenge yourself
C. anybody will laugh at you D. you will be happy
23. Which is the title of the passage?
A. Do Something Good to Others B. Happy and Lucky
C. Happiness D. Life and Success
B
“I have cancer.” Mom said and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but failed.
For all of my twenty-four years, my mom had been supportive. Strength and protection had always flowed from her to me. Now I knew it would have to flow the other way.
Mom didn’t stay down for long. After the shock of breast-cancer, she armed herself with a notebook and a pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took notes on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school. “The not-knowing is the worst.” she said.
The operation was successful. The chemo (化疗) was the harder part. I went with Mom to every chemo treatment. She rarely complained, though her hair was gone and her toenails and fingernails fell out one by one. She joked that she could save money on nail polish (指甲油) and put it toward the doctor bills, even though she never wore nail polish. “Cancer can take my hair, my nails, my health, my very life. But it can’t take my smile.” Mom said.
Mom learned to share her fears with me, and it formed an even deeper connection between us. Yet I am certain there were fears she didn’t share because she was still protecting me — worries she only shared with Dad. Even in the darkest hours, she would just joke about the cancer. Mom always said, “When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it, you take away some of its power.”
Mom was one of the lucky ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars (伤疤). From her, I’ve learned I may not get to choose what I face, but I do get to choose how I face it.
24. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. There were other ways to treat cancer.
B. Knowledge of cancer would be helpful.
C. Mom had to stay stronger to beat cancer.
D. I should be the one being there for Mom.
25. Which of the following words can best describe Mom?
A. Humorous and generous. B. Caring and knowledgeable.
C. Positive and determined. D. Kind and successful.
26. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?
A. The jokes Mom told me. B. The fear Mom shared with me.
C. The ways Mom faced fear. D. The deep connection Mom and I formed.
27. What lesson did the author learn from Mom?
A. Luck counts in beating diseases.
B. Positive attitudes get one through hardship.
C. Complaint does no good to one’s health.
D. Sharing feelings helps reduce sufferings a lot.
C
Tracking daily steps can motivate us to walk more. Tracking sleep can reveal sleep patterns and help improve them. Can tracking our moods make us happier?
There are now many tech ways to log your emotions each day. Fitbit offers mood logging in its stress-management tool. Apps like Daylio focus on mood. The latest big player to enter the competition is Apple. Its latest software updates include a way to log your state of mind.
Why log your mood? Many mental-health professionals say simply being aware of your mental state can identify patterns and improve well-being. When people can see associations between their moods and factors like sleep and exercise, these doctors say, it can be even more powerful. Apple’s push into mental health comes as the country is experiencing a youth mental-health crisis and growing numbers of adults are struggling with depression.
Then you can figure out if you feel better on days when you sleep well or exercise more. After selecting how they feel, people can then choose factors that have the biggest impact on their feelings, like travel or family. The features will be available in the Health app on iPhones and iPads. On the Apple Watch, it’s in the Mindfulness app. Apple device users who track their moods will be able to share the log with their doctors. (Apple says it doesn’t share Health app data with third parties without the user’s permission.)
“When people keep track of emotional changes and see linkages, it can lead them to make changes in their behavior,” says Michelle Craske, a psychology and psychiatry professor at UCLA who has studied the effects of mood tracking.
But some research suggests that people don’t experience lasting benefits because they don’t track often or long enough. “A lot of mood-tracking tools are built on the idea that people would track their mood at least once a day because they’re supposed to identify patterns and triggers (诱因),” said Stephen Schueller, associate professor of psychological science at the University of California, who has studied mood-tracking apps. Schueller and his colleagues found that most people really only track their moods a couple of times a week. However, Schueller said that while there isn’t enough evidence to say definitively that tracking your moods makes you happier, there aren’t any downsides — except the few extra minutes a day on your phone.
28. What motivates Apple to update the mood-tracking software?
A. The growing need for emotion regulation.
B. The fierce tech competition.
C. The global mental-health crisis.
D. The professionals’ advice.
29 Which measure can improve App users’ mental health?
A. Adjusting one’s behavior accordingly. B. Sharing the record with a doctor.
C. Monitoring one’s exercise habits. D. Cutting down the screen time.
30. Why is Schueller uncertain about mood-tracking apps’ benefits?
A. Because users don’t record long and often. B. Because the data can’t be shared.
C. Because extra screen time is harmful. D. Because the triggers are diverse.
31. What is the best title of the text?
A. Tips on Keeping a Good Mood B. Keeping Track of Good Emotions
C. Apple’s Efforts to Make You Happy D. Tracking Moods, Beneficial or Not
D
When you encounter animals, do you wonder what they’re thinking? Seeing a newborn lamb or a cute puppy might arouse happy emotions in us, but what are they thinking? Does the look on their face and how they behave indicate how they’re feeling — or are they feeling nothing at all?
Humans have a complex range of feelings, but it’s hard to tell what’s going on inside the heads of animals. Some of us own dogs, because they are good companions, are loyal and seem to connect with us. We might even think they love us. Professor Kim Bard, an expert in comparative developmental psychology from the University of Portsmouth, told the BBC: “We have a few studies now that actually show scientifically that some dogs will respond when their owner — but not a stranger — pretends to cry.” The empathetic ability of cats, however, is harder to work out.
Other non-domesticated (非驯养的) animals might have feelings too. Giraffes and whales, for example, are known to experience sadness when someone in their group dies. It’s believed that even tiny creatures like insects might have emotions as well. Research is beginning to show they experience a wide range of feelings. Kim says: “They can be optimistic, pessimistic, or frightened, and respond to pain just like any mammal would.”
Dr Barbara J King, Emerita Professor of Anthropology at the College of William and Mary, told the BBC: “If we understand the profound depths of emotions animals can feel, this should make us question the existence of zoos and slaughterhouses (屠宰场) around the world, and rethink those systems. It does seem all creatures feel emotion, but what is not clear is whether they feel the same way as us.”
32. What’s the purpose of raising questions in the first paragraph?
A. To attract. B. To inspire. C. To entertain. D. To persuade.
33. What do the underlined words “empathetic ability” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. The ability to respond to others’ questions.
B. The ability to stay calm when facing danger.
C. The ability to share work with their owners.
D. The ability to understand others’ feelings.
34. What’s the importance of the research, according to Barbara?
A. It may reduce the times of people visiting zoos.
B. It may lead people to reconsider animals’ well-being.
C. It may change the food chain of the whole world.
D. It may cause zoos and slaughterhouses to disappear.
35. How do the researchers sound when talking about the issue?
A. Certain. B. Critical. C. Careful. D. Regretful.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Humans are social creatures, which is why we feel lonely from time to time, for example, after moving to a new school or when a child leaves for college. 36 . This persistent (持续存在的) emotion can harm their health and even change their brains.
How can a subjective (主观的) feeling like loneliness have such a great effect on the brain’s structure and functions? Scientists believe that long-term loneliness affects brain areas related to social thinking and emotions. 37 . Additionally, loneliness can raise blood pressure and heart rate, further affecting the brain. Loneliness might lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and lack of physical activity. 38 .
To fight long-term loneliness, experts suggest making new friends through activities like art classes, sports teams, support groups, or volunteering, and the goal is to put themselves in places where people come together. 39 . Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法) can help by changing a person’s attitudes and thoughts about social interactions. This therapy get to the root of the problem, exploring what makes it hard for a person to interact with others.
40 . However, understanding the deep reasons of long-time loneliness is crucial for maintaining brain health and overall well-being. By actively connecting with others and seeking support, people can improve their mental and physical health, leading to a more satisfying life.
A. The feeling is closely linked to sadness
B. Thus, loneliness significantly damages overall health
C. However, some people experience long-term loneliness
D. There is a connection between loneliness and mental illness
E. All in all, these skills are simple and effective in dealing with loneliness
F. These social situations work best when participants share a common identity
G. They also hold that loneliness causes stress and affects how our brains age over time
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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My earliest memories involve waiting for my Dad to come home. He would hand me a comb (梳子) and ask me to clean it. I would 41 brush it as hard as possible. When I proudly 42 it to Dad, he would smile. At five, this 43 task brought me such joy.
Later, Dad left his job and started a business. That was when our 44 life started getting shaky. Dad’s business wasn’t doing well. So he always come home 45 , and I’d already been asleep. I became mad and 46 waiting for his returning.
Now 28, I’ve got my own job. Dad’s business got 47 . Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between us 48 .
One day, Dad came home early and said, “Hey, would you like to clean my comb?” I looked at him for a while, and then took it to the 49 . It hit me then: why, as a(n) 50 , cleaning his comb was such a joy. That 51 meant my dad was home to spend the 52 with me.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. Again, he smiled. But this time, I noticed something 53 . My father had aged. He had 54 next to his eyes, yet his smile was still 55 — the smile of a father just wanting a good life for his family.
41. A. nervously B. angrily C. excitedly D. gratefully
42. A. awarded B. returned C. introduced D. delivered
43. A. simple B. secret C. urgent D. official
44. A. aimless B. stable C. colorful D. dull
45. A. fast B. peacefully C. late D. naturally
46. A. admitted B. stopped C. risked D. imagined
47. A. up to speed B. to the surface C. in the way D. back on track
48. A. remained B. settled C. counted D. transformed
49. A. drawer B. cupboard C. sink D. bathtub
50. A. adult B. businessman C. child D. servant
51. A. routine B. performance C. memory D. promise
52. A. weekend B. festival C. holiday D. evening
53. A. different B. familiar C. ridiculous D. mysterious
54. A. tears B. wrinkles C. scars D. spots
55. A. bitter-sweet B. eye-catching C. care-free D. heart-warming
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。
Many people think that money brings happiness. However, according to Professor Michael Argyle, this is not true. In Britain, we are 56 (rich) but unhappier than fifty years ago. The USA is the richest country in the world but Americans are not the happiest people in the world.
Professor Argyle has found that very poor people and very rich people are unhappier than those in between. For example, very poor people in 57 developing world live in overcrowded houses without any running water and 58 no electricity. However, there are many millionaires (百万富翁) with 59 (person) problems. A lot of young people 60 get rich very quickly are at risk.
Because of this, a few young millionaires are changing their life styles. Richard Cross, a multi-millionaire computer analyst ( 分 析 师 ) from California is an example. His house 61 (show) no signs of his wealth. There is a small garden and there only two cars 62 (park) outside the house. “I want my kids 63 (live) a normal life,” says Richard.
So what can make 64 (we) happy? According to Professor Argyle, you should have one close relationship and some close 65 (friend). You should do a little sport and have a lot of contact (联系) with other people. Other people make you happy, not money!
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Alex发邮件告诉你,最近他参加汉语书法比赛没有获奖,心情不好,请你给他回信,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并安慰;2. 给予鼓励和建议;3. 表达祝愿。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67.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。
Shelly was a teenage girl full of energy and curiosity. She found herself in a familiar yet exciting situation as New Year’s Eve drew near. Her parents, busy doctors in the emergency department, were eager to spend the festive occasion with family at her grandparents’ house. Jason and Judy, Shelly’s loving grandparents, were excited to host the joyous celebration.
In the midst of the busy preparations, Shelly found herself alone in the attic(阁楼) , filled with old trunks and forgotten relics. As she searched through the dusty relics in the attic, her eyes caught a bronze item among the forgotten treasures. It was a Scout badge(童子军徽章) , her father’s from his youthful days as a Scout. This badge held a profound meaning, symbolizing her father’s adventurous spirit and dedication to service.
Eager to share her find, Shelly carefully put the badge into her pocket and rejoined the celebration. As the evening progressed, she proudly showed off the badge to her friends in the neighborhood, sharing tales of her father’s Scouting adventures. However, time flew by with laughter and joy. It was then that the badge slipped unnoticed from her grasp, disappearing into the dark night.
Panic stricken and heartbroken, Shelly quickly searched for the lost badge, checking every corner she had been. But the badge was nowhere to be found. Tears streamed down her face as she knew how disappointed her father would be if he knew she had lost his precious Scout badge. The loss of the badge was not just a physical loss, but a symbol of the connection she felt with her father and his past. Shelly’s world felt incomplete, and she prayed that somehow, she would find the badge and restore the broken bond. She decided to search the neighborhood again.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But as time passed, Shelly’s hope of finding the badge began to fade.
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Together, father and daughter set out for the search.
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Unit 1 Laugh out loud!
单元综合测试
(考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分 7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the speed now?
A. 55 miles per hour. B. 70 miles per hour. C. 105 miles per hour.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Do you think I’m going too fast?
W: Of course, the speed limit here is 55 miles per hour, and you are going 15 miles over it.
2. How will the speakers go home?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
【答案】B
【原文】W: There’re many buses we can take from the airport to home. So we don’t have to take a taxi. That’s expensive.
M: That’s good. We’re going to save money.
3. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In a classroom B. In the wild C. In a hospital
【答案】B
【原文】M: From what I've learned in lectures,to cure an infection,we have to clean the wound first.Then,we must close it.
W: But we don't have medical tools outdoors,and Michael is getting worse. Run back to the car and call an ambulance.
4. What industry does the woman hope to work in?
A. Travel. B. Finance. C. Medicine.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I don’t get it. You’re always reading travel books, yet you never actually go anywhere!
W: Well, I can’t afford it right now.…Not everybody is the son of a banker, you know. But when I finish studying and have a doctor’s salary, I’ll travel the world. You’ll see!
5. What problem does the man have?
A. He has pain in his teeth.
B. He missed a dentist appointment.
C. He couldn’t find cold water to drink.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Something must go wrong with my teeth. I can’t drink cold water without feeling pain.
W: You should definitely book a dentist appointment. You haven’t been there for three years.
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. Who is the woman?
A. A hotel staff. B. A bank clerk. C. A restaurant manager.
7. Why is the man at the hotel possibly?
A. To hold a business meeting.
B. To eat at the restaurant.
C. To spend his holidays.
【答案】6. A 7. A
【原文】W: So here is your key, Mr McDonald. The luggage will be brought to your room.
M: Thanks, I will need a meeting room tomorrow. Do you have one in the hotel?
W: Yes, we do. You can ask our hotel manager in the morning.
M: One more thing, is the restaurant still open?
W: I’m afraid not.
M: Never mind. I will call room service. Thanks for your help.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s job probably?
A. A tour guide B. A ship captain C. A seaport manager
9. Which country is the woman from?
A. China B. Singapore C. Italy
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】M: Welcome to the busiest seaport in the world — the Port of Shanghai is essential to the connection of our planet.
W: I’m just a student now, but I hope to manage a shipping port like you one day.
M: Great! I was just like you, at your age. I’d love to explain this port’s role in global trade more clearly.
W: Thanks. I’ve only studied the Port of Singapore in my hometown.
M: Yes, that city’s port, from which you just arrived, is an important link for Shanghai’s trade. This critical route connects through Singapore, onto India and Africa, and ends in Italy or beyond.
W: I heard this port dates back to 1842 — is that true?
M: Exactly. Now, over 30 million units are processed yearly, with a couple thousand ships departing every month.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What do the speakers mainly talk about?
A. Robots will take jobs from humans.
B. Robots will replace humans entirely.
C. Robots will be introduced into homes.
11. How does the man think about robots?
A. They are not very friendly.
B. They break down regularly.
C. They do more with less cost.
12. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade?
A. 3% B. 15% C. 33%
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. C
【原文】M: In the future, many of our current jobs will be done by robots.
W: The future is closer than you think. Several of my friends were fired in a car factory, because robots are now replacing them.
M: Robots do offer better output (产量) for less cost. They can operate all day and night.
W: This is true, but my friends are no longer earning any money.
M: Hopefully they will be able to find other jobs.
W: It is getting harder to find a job that will not be replaced in a few years’ time.
M: This is true. I read a report that said in this decade, 3%of jobs were at risk from machines.
W: I read the same report. That number would jump to 33% during the next decade.
M: Yes, but they also pointed out that robots and artificial intelligence could boost the global economy by $15 trillion.
W: Do you think they will replace lawyers like us?
M: Not anytime soon.
W: We have to work long hours, but at least we have job security.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing?
A. Hosting a program. B. Attending a meeting. C. Giving a lecture.
14. What did the woman’s parents grow in their gardens?
A. Potatoes and melons. B. Tomatoes and potatoes. C. Tomatoes and carrots.
15. Why was the project started?
A. To get a teamwork award.
B. To make kids develop confidence.
C. To help kids know more about food.
16. What can children do in the Alice Waters Garden Project?
A. Create recipes. B. Design gardens. C. Build kitchens.
【答案】13. A 14. C 15. C 16. A
【原文】M: Hello welcome to this week’s meeting artists. Our guest today is Mildred Howard. She will talk about her story with gardens welcome missus Howard.
W: Thank you to begin with I’d like to share my childhood memories. Well, my parents had gardens so I could always pick fresh tomatoes, pull out carrots and taste sweet melons.
M: Interesting many kids don’t know where food comes from.
W: That’s why I started the Alice Waters garden project.
M: Can you tell us something about it? For example, how does it work?
W: We design and build a five acre garden. First, the kids mainly aged from seven to twelve work in the garden with their hands in the dirt. Then they take what they’ve grown to the kitchen and spend time cooking and developing recipes. This is the way they learn something about. Teamwork, creativity and most importantly, where the food they eat every day comes from.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. During which season did the speaker’s journey take place?
A. Winter B. Fall C. Summer
18. What is the speaker’s biggest challenge?
A. Traveling alone B. Bearing the heat C. Cycling for long
19. What did the family do for the speaker?
A. They invited him to their house.
B. They taught him a new language.
C. They guided him through the desert.
20. What offers inspiration for the speaker’s new book?
A. New friends B. The landscape C. Local food
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. A 20. A
【原文】
Dear diary, it’s the 10th day of my bicycle journey from Beijing to Mongolia.Tomorrow will be one of the hardest days. To be honest, it’s not the physical challenge of cycling 10 hours per day, nor is it the burning July sun in this desert-like part of northern China. The real challenge is the loneliness of cycling for days without any company (陪伴). The local people in the cities are so friendly, but I’ve only just been able to make friends with people who can speak English. But tomorrow morning I’ll have to say goodbye to the lovely family that housed me. I stayed here for an extra two days after this family helped me order food at a restaurant and invited me to stay at their home.
They generously offered me a ride around their town, and amazing introductions to local food and tradition. I’ll miss them a lot as I continue riding north through the desert. I write this now, not just to motivate myself to continue, but to remind myself that each new friend I make on this trip could provide materials for my new book. As I sit here, looking out into an empty desert road, I feel so thankful for the friends I’ve made and so inspired by the experience of traveling.
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,共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
Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct(改正) it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances(机会) to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转)door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
21. Happiness is for_________.
A. those who have large and beautiful houses B. those who have cars
C. those who have a lot of money D. all people
22. When you do something wrong, _________.
A. you may correct it B. you will have no chance to challenge yourself
C. anybody will laugh at you D. you will be happy
23. Which is the title of the passage?
A. Do Something Good to Others B. Happy and Lucky
C. Happiness D. Life and Success
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C
【解析】这是一篇演讲稿。这篇文章讲述了快乐幸福的定义,什么样的生活是快乐的,作者给出的结论是快乐是发自内心的。
21. 细节理解题。根据第一段首句“Happiness is for everyone.(幸福属于每个人)”可知,作者认为幸福属于所有人。故选D项。
22. 细节理解题。根据第二段“when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct(改正) it.(当你做错事时,你周围的人会帮助你纠正它)”可知,你做了错事的时候,可以在亲人朋友的帮助下改正它。故选A项。
23. 主旨大意题。根据文章三个段落的首句“Happiness is for everyone.(幸福属于每个人)”“In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it.(事实上,只要你用心,幸福就在你身边)”及“Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. (幸福和金钱不一样。它是你内心的一种感觉)”可知,文章主要围绕happiness这一中心词论述幸福的意义。所以文章最佳标题是Happiness。故选C项。
B
“I have cancer.” Mom said and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but failed.
For all of my twenty-four years, my mom had been supportive. Strength and protection had always flowed from her to me. Now I knew it would have to flow the other way.
Mom didn’t stay down for long. After the shock of breast-cancer, she armed herself with a notebook and a pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took notes on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school. “The not-knowing is the worst.” she said.
The operation was successful. The chemo (化疗) was the harder part. I went with Mom to every chemo treatment. She rarely complained, though her hair was gone and her toenails and fingernails fell out one by one. She joked that she could save money on nail polish (指甲油) and put it toward the doctor bills, even though she never wore nail polish. “Cancer can take my hair, my nails, my health, my very life. But it can’t take my smile.” Mom said.
Mom learned to share her fears with me, and it formed an even deeper connection between us. Yet I am certain there were fears she didn’t share because she was still protecting me — worries she only shared with Dad. Even in the darkest hours, she would just joke about the cancer. Mom always said, “When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it, you take away some of its power.”
Mom was one of the lucky ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars (伤疤). From her, I’ve learned I may not get to choose what I face, but I do get to choose how I face it.
24. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. There were other ways to treat cancer.
B. Knowledge of cancer would be helpful.
C. Mom had to stay stronger to beat cancer.
D. I should be the one being there for Mom.
25. Which of the following words can best describe Mom?
A. Humorous and generous. B. Caring and knowledgeable.
C. Positive and determined. D. Kind and successful.
26. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?
A. The jokes Mom told me. B. The fear Mom shared with me.
C. The ways Mom faced fear. D. The deep connection Mom and I formed.
27. What lesson did the author learn from Mom?
A. Luck counts in beating diseases.
B. Positive attitudes get one through hardship.
C. Complaint does no good to one’s health.
D. Sharing feelings helps reduce sufferings a lot.
【答案】24. D 25 C 26. C 27. B
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的母亲患上乳腺癌,经历手术化疗后成功战胜癌症的故事。母亲在面对癌症治疗的打击时从未放弃,通过学习细节和与家人分享恐惧来缓解心理压力,并充满乐观和幽默。文章表达了作者对母亲坚强和乐观的敬佩,同时也传递了面对挑战的勇气和力量。
24. 词句猜测题。根据第一段中““I have cancer.” Mom said and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but failed.(“我得了癌症。”妈妈说着紧紧地抱住了我。我能感觉到她的胸部在颤抖,她试图不哭,但失败了)”以及第二段中“For all of my twenty-four years, my mom had been supportive. Strength and protection had always flowed from her to me.(在我24岁的人生中,妈妈一直支持着我。她总是给我力量和保护)”可知,作者的妈妈得了癌症,在过去的24年中,作者的母亲一直支持着作者,总是给作者力量和保护,如今作者的母亲患有重病,因此该轮到作者陪在母亲身边,为母亲提供支持和力量。D选项“I should be the one being there for Mom.(应该是我陪在妈妈身边)”与划线词为同义句。故选D。
25. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Mom didn’t stay down for long. After the shock of breast-cancer, she armed herself with a notebook and a pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took notes on white blood cell counts and medications with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school.(妈妈没有在床上待太久。在经历了乳腺癌的打击之后,她准备了一个笔记本和一支笔,并向医生提出了一大堆问题)”以及第四段中“She rarely complained, though her hair was gone and her toenails and fingernails fell out one by one. She joked that she could save money on nail polish (指甲油) and put it toward the doctor bills, even though she never wore nail polish. (她很少抱怨,尽管她的头发不见了,脚趾甲和手指甲一个接一个地掉了下来。她开玩笑说,她可以省下买指甲油的钱,用来付医药费,尽管她从不涂指甲油)”可知,面对癌症,作者的母亲并没有意志消沉,而是积极,意志坚定地应对即通过学习对癌症进行全面了解,同时即使在化疗的过程中作者的母亲依旧积极面对,用开玩笑的方式对待化疗后的症状。由此推知,作者的母亲是意志坚定和积极的。故选C。
26. 主旨大意题。根据第五段中“Mom learned to share her fears with me, and it formed an even deeper connection between us. (妈妈学会了和我分享她的恐惧,这在我们之间形成了更深的联系)”以及“Even in the darkest hours, she would just joke about the cancer. (即使在最黑暗的时刻,她也会拿癌症开玩笑)”可知,本段主要讲述了作者的母亲面对和化解恐惧的方式。故选C。
27. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Mom was one of the lucky ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars (伤疤). From her, I’ve learned I may not get to choose what I face, but I do get to choose how I face it.(妈妈是幸运的。她战胜了癌症,尽管留下了疤痕。从她身上,我学到了我可能无法选择面对什么,但我可以选择如何面对)”可推知,在母亲身上作者学到了我们无法选择面对什么,但是可以选择如何去面对,即以积极的态度面对人生中的艰难困苦甚至疾病,这会使人度过难关。故选B。
C
Tracking daily steps can motivate us to walk more. Tracking sleep can reveal sleep patterns and help improve them. Can tracking our moods make us happier?
There are now many tech ways to log your emotions each day. Fitbit offers mood logging in its stress-management tool. Apps like Daylio focus on mood. The latest big player to enter the competition is Apple. Its latest software updates include a way to log your state of mind.
Why log your mood? Many mental-health professionals say simply being aware of your mental state can identify patterns and improve well-being. When people can see associations between their moods and factors like sleep and exercise, these doctors say, it can be even more powerful. Apple’s push into mental health comes as the country is experiencing a youth mental-health crisis and growing numbers of adults are struggling with depression.
Then you can figure out if you feel better on days when you sleep well or exercise more. After selecting how they feel, people can then choose factors that have the biggest impact on their feelings, like travel or family. The features will be available in the Health app on iPhones and iPads. On the Apple Watch, it’s in the Mindfulness app. Apple device users who track their moods will be able to share the log with their doctors. (Apple says it doesn’t share Health app data with third parties without the user’s permission.)
“When people keep track of emotional changes and see linkages, it can lead them to make changes in their behavior,” says Michelle Craske, a psychology and psychiatry professor at UCLA who has studied the effects of mood tracking.
But some research suggests that people don’t experience lasting benefits because they don’t track often or long enough. “A lot of mood-tracking tools are built on the idea that people would track their mood at least once a day because they’re supposed to identify patterns and triggers (诱因),” said Stephen Schueller, associate professor of psychological science at the University of California, who has studied mood-tracking apps. Schueller and his colleagues found that most people really only track their moods a couple of times a week. However, Schueller said that while there isn’t enough evidence to say definitively that tracking your moods makes you happier, there aren’t any downsides — except the few extra minutes a day on your phone.
28. What motivates Apple to update the mood-tracking software?
A. The growing need for emotion regulation.
B. The fierce tech competition.
C. The global mental-health crisis.
D. The professionals’ advice.
29 Which measure can improve App users’ mental health?
A. Adjusting one’s behavior accordingly. B. Sharing the record with a doctor.
C. Monitoring one’s exercise habits. D. Cutting down the screen time.
30. Why is Schueller uncertain about mood-tracking apps’ benefits?
A. Because users don’t record long and often. B. Because the data can’t be shared.
C. Because extra screen time is harmful. D. Because the triggers are diverse.
31. What is the best title of the text?
A. Tips on Keeping a Good Mood B. Keeping Track of Good Emotions
C. Apple’s Efforts to Make You Happy D. Tracking Moods, Beneficial or Not
【答案】28. A 29. A 30. A 31. D
【解析】本文是说明文。介绍了情绪记录软件的研发背景和一些专家观点。
28. 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Apple’s push into mental health comes as the country is experiencing a youth mental-health crisis and growing numbers of adults are struggling with depression.(苹果进军心理健康领域之际,美国正经历着一场青少年心理健康危机,越来越多的成年人正在与抑郁症作斗争。)”可知,美国越来越多的人有心理健康危机,可得出对情绪调节的需求日益增长促使苹果更新情绪追踪软件,故选A。
29. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“When people keep track of emotional changes and see linkages, it can lead them to make changes in their behavior(当人们跟踪情绪变化并看到联系时,它可以引导他们在行为上做出改变)”可知,可以改善App用户的心理健康的措施是相应地调整自己的行为,故选A。
30. 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“But some research suggests that people don’t experience lasting benefits because they don’t track often or long enough.(但一些研究表明,人们没有体验到持久的好处,因为他们不经常追踪或时间不够长。)”可知,目前情绪记录软件的益处还不明确是由于用户使用的时长和频率还不够。故选A。
31. 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段的“Can tracking our moods make us happier?(跟踪我们的情绪能让我们更快乐吗?)”,倒数第二段的“When people keep track of emotional changes and see linkages, it can lead them to make changes in their behavior(当人们跟踪情绪变化并看到联系时,它可以引导他们在行为上做出改变)”和最后一段的“But some research suggests that people don’t experience lasting benefits because they don’t track often or long enough.(但一些研究表明,人们没有体验到持久的好处,因为他们不经常或时间不够长。)”和“However, Schueller said that while there isn’t enough evidence to say definitively that tracking your moods makes you happier, there aren’t any downsides — except the few extra minutes a day on your phone.(然而,Schueller说,虽然没有足够的证据明确地说,跟踪你的情绪会让你更快乐,但它没有任何坏处——除了每天多花几分钟看手机。)”可知,本文介绍了专家们对于情绪记录软件的不同观点,有的支持,有的持怀疑态度,因此最好的题目是D选项“Tracking Moods, Beneficial or Not(跟踪情绪,有益与否)”。故选D。
D
When you encounter animals, do you wonder what they’re thinking? Seeing a newborn lamb or a cute puppy might arouse happy emotions in us, but what are they thinking? Does the look on their face and how they behave indicate how they’re feeling — or are they feeling nothing at all?
Humans have a complex range of feelings, but it’s hard to tell what’s going on inside the heads of animals. Some of us own dogs, because they are good companions, are loyal and seem to connect with us. We might even think they love us. Professor Kim Bard, an expert in comparative developmental psychology from the University of Portsmouth, told the BBC: “We have a few studies now that actually show scientifically that some dogs will respond when their owner — but not a stranger — pretends to cry.” The empathetic ability of cats, however, is harder to work out.
Other non-domesticated (非驯养的) animals might have feelings too. Giraffes and whales, for example, are known to experience sadness when someone in their group dies. It’s believed that even tiny creatures like insects might have emotions as well. Research is beginning to show they experience a wide range of feelings. Kim says: “They can be optimistic, pessimistic, or frightened, and respond to pain just like any mammal would.”
Dr Barbara J King, Emerita Professor of Anthropology at the College of William and Mary, told the BBC: “If we understand the profound depths of emotions animals can feel, this should make us question the existence of zoos and slaughterhouses (屠宰场) around the world, and rethink those systems. It does seem all creatures feel emotion, but what is not clear is whether they feel the same way as us.”
32. What’s the purpose of raising questions in the first paragraph?
A. To attract. B. To inspire. C. To entertain. D. To persuade.
33. What do the underlined words “empathetic ability” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. The ability to respond to others’ questions.
B. The ability to stay calm when facing danger.
C. The ability to share work with their owners.
D. The ability to understand others’ feelings.
34. What’s the importance of the research, according to Barbara?
A. It may reduce the times of people visiting zoos.
B. It may lead people to reconsider animals’ well-being.
C. It may change the food chain of the whole world.
D. It may cause zoos and slaughterhouses to disappear.
35. How do the researchers sound when talking about the issue?
A. Certain. B. Critical. C. Careful. D. Regretful.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。人类有复杂的情感,动物是否也有情感呢?研究表明动物可能具有一定的情感,但不知道动物是否具有和人类一样的情感。如果我们能够理解动物深层次的情感,我们需要重新思考对待动物的方式。
32. 推理判断题。第一段“When you encounter animals, do you wonder what they’re thinking? Seeing a newborn lamb or a cute puppy might arouse happy emotions in us, but what are they thinking? Does the look on their face and how they behave indicate how they’re feeling—or are they feeling nothing at all? (当你遇到动物时,你会想知道它们在想什么吗?看到一只刚出生的羔羊或一只可爱的小狗可能会激起我们的快乐情绪,但它们在想什么?它们脸上的表情和行为是否表明了它们的感受——或者他们什么都没有感觉?)”提出了三个关于动物的问题,从而激发读者思考动物是否有思想、是否有感受,由此可推测出,作者在第一段提出问题是为了吸引读者的阅读兴趣。故选A。
33. 短语猜测题。画线词前面的“We have a few studies now that actually show scientifically that some dogs will respond when their owner—but not a stranger—pretends to cry. (我们现在有一些研究实际上科学地表明,当主人——而不是陌生人——假装哭时,一些狗会做出反应。)”可知讲述了狗对主人的哭泣会有反应,这说明狗能够理解人类的感情。根据画线词后的“of cats, however, is harder to work out”可知,这里在说猫的这种能力很难发挥出来,由此可推测出,empathetic ability意为“移情能力”,即理解他人感受的能力。故选D。
34. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Barbara的话“If we understand the profound depths of emotions animals can feel, this should make us question the existence of zoos and slaughterhouses(屠宰场) around the world, and rethink those systems. (如果我们了解动物能感受到的深刻情感,这应该会让我们质疑世界各地动物园和屠宰场的存在,并重新思考这些系统。)”可推知,如果研究证明了动物有深刻的情感,那么我们需要重新思考如今人类对待动物的方式是否照顾到动物的幸福。故选B。
35. 推理判断题。根据文中的“We have a few studies now that actually show scientifically”“They can be optimistic, pessimistic, or frightened, and respond to pain just like any mammal would”“It does seem all creatures feel emotion”等可知,这些研究人员在谈论动物是否有情感这个问题的时候,非常谨慎、小心地表达意见。故选C。
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Humans are social creatures, which is why we feel lonely from time to time, for example, after moving to a new school or when a child leaves for college. 36 . This persistent (持续存在的) emotion can harm their health and even change their brains.
How can a subjective (主观的) feeling like loneliness have such a great effect on the brain’s structure and functions? Scientists believe that long-term loneliness affects brain areas related to social thinking and emotions. 37 . Additionally, loneliness can raise blood pressure and heart rate, further affecting the brain. Loneliness might lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and lack of physical activity. 38 .
To fight long-term loneliness, experts suggest making new friends through activities like art classes, sports teams, support groups, or volunteering, and the goal is to put themselves in places where people come together. 39 . Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法) can help by changing a person’s attitudes and thoughts about social interactions. This therapy get to the root of the problem, exploring what makes it hard for a person to interact with others.
40 . However, understanding the deep reasons of long-time loneliness is crucial for maintaining brain health and overall well-being. By actively connecting with others and seeking support, people can improve their mental and physical health, leading to a more satisfying life.
A. The feeling is closely linked to sadness
B. Thus, loneliness significantly damages overall health
C. However, some people experience long-term loneliness
D. There is a connection between loneliness and mental illness
E. All in all, these skills are simple and effective in dealing with loneliness
F. These social situations work best when participants share a common identity
G. They also hold that loneliness causes stress and affects how our brains age over time
【答案】36. C 37. G 38. B 39. F 40. E
【解析】本文为一篇说明文,长久的孤独对人类有害,文章介绍了孤独对身体的伤害及对抗孤独的方法。
36. 前文“Humans are social creatures, which is why we feel lonely from time to time, for example, after moving to a new school or when a child leaves for college.(人类是社会生物,这就是为什么我们会时不时感到孤独,例如,搬到一所新学校后,或当孩子离开学校上大学时)”表示人类会感到孤独,后文“This persistent (持续存在的) emotion can harm their health and even change their brains.(这种持续的情绪会损害他们的健康,甚至改变他们的大脑)”表示长期孤独的情绪对健康的影响,空处也应描述该种情绪,C选项“然而,有些人经历了长期的孤独”中some people experience long-term loneliness与前文we feel lonely from time to time相对比,且long-term loneliness与后文This persistent emotion照应,说明了长期孤独对人的伤害。故选C。
37. 前文“Scientists believe that long-term loneliness affects brain areas related to social thinking and emotions.(科学家认为,长期的孤独会影响与社会思维和情绪相关的大脑区域)”表明长期孤独影响大脑区域,后文“Additionally, loneliness can raise blood pressure and heart rate, further affecting the brain.(此外,孤独会提高血压和心率,进一步影响大脑)”同样表明孤独如何影响大脑,G选项“他们还认为,孤独会导致压力,并影响我们的大脑随着时间的推移而衰老”中They指代Scientists,且本句同样描述孤独如何影响大脑,符合此处语境。故选G。
38. 前文“Additionally, loneliness can raise blood pressure and heart rate, further affecting the brain. Loneliness might lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and lack of physical activity.(此外,孤独会提高血压和心率,进一步影响大脑。孤独可能导致不健康的行为,如吸烟和缺乏体育活动)”表明了孤独对于健康的影响,B选项“因此,孤独严重损害了整体健康”为对上文描述的孤独影响健康的总结。故选B。
39. 前文“To fight long-term loneliness, experts suggest making new friends through activities like art classes, sports teams, support groups, or volunteering, and the goal is to put themselves in places where people come together.(为了对抗长期的孤独感,专家建议通过艺术课、运动队、互助小组或志愿服务等活动结交新朋友,目标是让自己置身于人们聚集的地方)”表示进行社交活动对抗孤独,F选项“当参与者拥有共同的身份时,这些社交情境的效果最好”表明在社交活动中,参与者有共同身份,因此最有对抗孤独的效果,符合语境。故选F。
40. 前文“To fight long-term loneliness, experts suggest making new friends through activities like art classes, sports teams, support groups, or volunteering, and the goal is to put themselves in places where people come together.(为了对抗长期的孤独感,专家建议通过艺术课、运动队、互助小组或志愿服务等活动结交新朋友,目标是让自己置身于人们聚集的地方)”及“Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法) can help by changing a person’s attitudes and thoughts about social interactions.(此外,认知行为疗法可以通过改变一个人对社会互动的态度和想法而有所帮助)”分别说明了对抗孤独的方法,E选项“总之,这些技巧在处理孤独上是简单有效的”承接上文,且引出后文“However, understanding the deep reasons of long-time loneliness is crucial for maintaining brain health and overall well-being.(然而,了解长期孤独的深层原因对于维持大脑健康和整体健康至关重要)”说明了解孤独原因的重要性,符合语境。故选E。
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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My earliest memories involve waiting for my Dad to come home. He would hand me a comb (梳子) and ask me to clean it. I would 41 brush it as hard as possible. When I proudly 42 it to Dad, he would smile. At five, this 43 task brought me such joy.
Later, Dad left his job and started a business. That was when our 44 life started getting shaky. Dad’s business wasn’t doing well. So he always come home 45 , and I’d already been asleep. I became mad and 46 waiting for his returning.
Now 28, I’ve got my own job. Dad’s business got 47 . Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between us 48 .
One day, Dad came home early and said, “Hey, would you like to clean my comb?” I looked at him for a while, and then took it to the 49 . It hit me then: why, as a(n) 50 , cleaning his comb was such a joy. That 51 meant my dad was home to spend the 52 with me.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad. Again, he smiled. But this time, I noticed something 53 . My father had aged. He had 54 next to his eyes, yet his smile was still 55 — the smile of a father just wanting a good life for his family.
41. A. nervously B. angrily C. excitedly D. gratefully
42. A. awarded B. returned C. introduced D. delivered
43. A. simple B. secret C. urgent D. official
44. A. aimless B. stable C. colorful D. dull
45. A. fast B. peacefully C. late D. naturally
46. A. admitted B. stopped C. risked D. imagined
47. A. up to speed B. to the surface C. in the way D. back on track
48. A. remained B. settled C. counted D. transformed
49. A. drawer B. cupboard C. sink D. bathtub
50. A. adult B. businessman C. child D. servant
51. A. routine B. performance C. memory D. promise
52. A. weekend B. festival C. holiday D. evening
53. A. different B. familiar C. ridiculous D. mysterious
54. A. tears B. wrinkles C. scars D. spots
55. A. bitter-sweet B. eye-catching C. care-free D. heart-warming
【答案】
41. C 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述作者小时候很喜欢等父亲晚上下班回家,帮父亲清洗他的梳子。但是后来因为父亲创业初期艰难,作者很少见到父亲而心怀怨念。在作者28岁生日前夕,父亲很早回家,再次让作者“清洗梳子”,作者理解了以前为什么帮父亲清理梳子那么高兴,打开了心结。
41. 考查副词词义辨析。句意:我会兴奋地尽可能用力地刷。A. nervously紧张地;B. angrily生气地;C. excitedly兴奋地;D. gratefully感激地。根据下文“When I proudly 2 it to Dad, he would smile.”可知,当父亲要求作者去刷梳子的时候,他是很兴奋的。故选C。
42. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我骄傲地把它还给爸爸时,他会微笑。A. awarded奖励;B. returned归还;C. introduced介绍;D. delivered递送。根据上文“He would hand me a comb (梳子) and ask me to clean it.”和下文“it to Dad, he would smile”可知,作者刷完梳子之后要把它还给父亲。故选B。
43. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:五岁时,这个简单的任务给我带来了极大的快乐。A. simple简单的;B. secret秘密的;C. urgent急迫的;D. official官方的。根据上文“I would 1 brush it as hard as possible.”可知,作者刷梳子只是个简单的事情。故选A。
44. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:就在那时,我们稳定的生活开始变得不稳定。A. aimless漫无目的的;B. stable稳定的;C. colorful多彩的;D. dull枯燥的。根据上文“Later, Dad left his job and started a business.”和下文“started getting shaky”可知,爸爸辞掉了工作,开始创业,可得出变得不稳定的生活之前是稳定的。故选B。
45. 考查副词词义辨析。句意:所以他总是回家很晚,而我已经睡着了。A. fast快速地;B. peacefully和平地;C. late晚/迟地;D. naturally自然而然地。根据上文“Dad’s business wasn’t doing well.”和下文“and I’d already been asleep”可知,父亲的生意做的不好,所以回来的晚,他已经睡觉了。故选C。
46. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:我很生气,不再等他回来了。A. admitted承认;B. stopped停止;C. risked冒险;D. imagined想象。根据上文“I became mad”可知,因父亲晚回家,作者厌烦了等待父亲,所以不等了。故选B。
47. 考查介词短语辨析。句意:爸爸的生意步入正轨了。A. up to speed加速;B. to the surface浮出水面;C. in the way挡路;D. back on track回到正轨。根据下文“Things are better now.”可知,一切都变好了,所以是因为他父亲的生意步入正轨了。故选D。
48. 考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,我们之间令人不安的沉默依然存在。A. remained仍然存在;B. settled定居;C. counted计数;D. transformed转换。根据上文“Yet”可知,上下文是转折关系,虽然生意好了,但是作者和父亲的关系仍然不太好。故选A。
49. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:我看了他一会儿,然后把梳子拿到水槽边。A. drawer抽屉;B. cupboard橱柜;C. sink洗涤池;D. bathtub浴盆。根据上文“Hey, would you like to clean my comb?”可知,父亲要作者去刷梳子,所以作者应该是去洗涤池。故选C。
50. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:当时我突然想到:为什么,作为一个孩子,清理梳子是如此的快乐。A. adult成人;B. businessman商人;C. child孩子;D. servant服务员。根据下文“cleaning his comb was such a joy”可知,这是作者小时候觉得快乐的事情。故选C。
51. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:这一惯例意味着我爸爸在家陪我度过了一个晚上。A. routine日常;B. performance表现;C. memory记忆;D. promise承诺。根据上文“He would hand me a comb (梳子) and ask me to clean it. I would 1 brush it as hard as possible. When I proudly 2 it to Dad, he would smile. At five, this 3 task brought me such joy.”可知,作者5岁的时候,他的父亲每天晚上都会让他刷梳子,所以这是那个时候日常的事情。故选A。
52. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:见第11题详解。A. weekend周末;B. festival节日;C. holiday假期;D. evening晚上。根据上文“So he always come home 5 , and I’d already been asleep.”和“my dad was home”可知,父亲都是晚上回家,所以是和作者一起度过晚上的时光。故选D。
53. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但这一次,我注意到了一些不同。A. different不同的;B. familiar熟悉的;C. ridiculous可笑的;D. mysterious神秘的。根据下文“My father had aged.”可知,父亲变老了,所以他跟以前不一样了。故选A。
54. 考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的眼睛旁边有皱纹,但他的笑容仍然温暖人心——一个父亲的笑容,他只是想让家人过上美好的生活。A. tears眼泪;B. wrinkles皱纹;C. scars伤疤;D. spots斑点。根据上文“My father had aged.”可知,父亲变老了,所以眼角有皱纹。故选B。
55. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:见第14题详解。A. bitter-sweet苦中有甜的;B. eye-catching引人注目的;C. care-free无忧无虑的;D. heart-warming温暖人心的。根据下文“the smile of a father just wanting a good life for his family.”可知,父亲的笑容让作者感到温暖。故选D。
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。
Many people think that money brings happiness. However, according to Professor Michael Argyle, this is not true. In Britain, we are 56 (rich) but unhappier than fifty years ago. The USA is the richest country in the world but Americans are not the happiest people in the world.
Professor Argyle has found that very poor people and very rich people are unhappier than those in between. For example, very poor people in 57 developing world live in overcrowded houses without any running water and 58 no electricity. However, there are many millionaires (百万富翁) with 59 (person) problems. A lot of young people 60 get rich very quickly are at risk.
Because of this, a few young millionaires are changing their life styles. Richard Cross, a multi-millionaire computer analyst ( 分 析 师 ) from California is an example. His house 61 (show) no signs of his wealth. There is a small garden and there only two cars 62 (park) outside the house. “I want my kids 63 (live) a normal life,” says Richard.
So what can make 64 (we) happy? According to Professor Argyle, you should have one close relationship and some close 65 (friend). You should do a little sport and have a lot of contact (联系) with other people. Other people make you happy, not money!
【答案】
56. richer 57. the 58. with 59. personal 60. who /that 61. shows 62. parked 63. to live 64. us 65. friends
【解析】这是一篇议论文。许多人认为金钱带来幸福。然而,根据迈克尔·阿盖尔教授的说法,事实并非如此,这位教授认为让你快乐的是其他人,而不是金钱!
56. 考查形容词比较级。句意:在英国,我们比50年前更富有了,但也更不快乐了。根据than可知,用形容词比较级作表语。故填richer。
57. 考查冠词。句意:例如,发展中国家非常贫穷的人住在拥挤的房子里,没有自来水,也没有电。特指发展中国家,用定冠词the。故填the。
58. 考查介词。句意:例如,发展中国家非常贫穷的人住在拥挤的房子里,没有自来水,也没有电。根据句意可知,表示,没有自来水,也没有电,所以介词为with。with no...=without...,故填with。
59. 考查形容词。句意:然而,也有许多百万富翁也有个人问题。形容词personal作定语修饰名词。故填personal。
60. 考查定语从句。句意:很多快速致富的年轻人都面临着风险。先行词为A lot of young people,作定语从句的主语,关系代词为that或者who。故填who /that。
61. 考查时态。句意:他的房子显示不出他的财富。陈述事实,为一般现在时,主语为单数,谓语用单数shows。故填shows。
62. 考查非谓语。句意:有一个小花园,只有两辆车停在房子外面。two cars与park在逻辑上是被动关系,用过去分词作定语。故填parked。
63. 考查动词不定式。句意:我想让我的孩子过正常的生活。want sb to do sth想让某人做某事。故填to live。
64. 考查代词。句意:那么,什么能让我们快乐呢?宾格us作make的宾语。故填us。
65. 考查名词复数。句意:根据阿盖尔教授的说法,你应该有一个亲密的关系和一些亲密的朋友。friend为可数名词,且有some修饰,用复数friends作宾语。故填friends。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Alex发邮件告诉你,最近他参加汉语书法比赛没有获奖,心情不好,请你给他回信,内容包括:
1. 表示理解并安慰;2. 给予鼓励和建议;3. 表达祝愿。
注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
Dear Alex,
Learning that you didn’t win the Chinese calligraphy contest, I understand how disappointing it can be and please accept my sincere sympathies.
However, you should be proud of yourself for even participating in such a challenging event. It takes dedication to learn a new skill like Chinese calligraphy. Try to find a good teacher who can give you constructive feedback and keep practicing.
Every failure is a stepping stone to success. Hope you’ll continue to pursue your passion for Chinese calligraphy and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Yours,
Li Hua
【写作解析】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。要求学生给英国朋友Alex发邮件,安慰他因参加汉语书法比赛没有获奖而心情不好。
【要点分析】1.词汇积累:
追求:pursue→chase
比赛:contest→competition/game
真诚的:sincere→genuine
建议:feedback→suggestion/proposal
2.句式拓展:
简单句变复杂句
原句:However, you should be proud of yourself for even participating in such a challenging event.
拓展句:However, you should be proud of yourself for even participating in such an event, which is so challenging.
【点睛】【高分句型1】
Learning that you didn’t win the Chinese calligraphy contest, I understand how disappointing it can be and please accept my sincere sympathies.(运用了现在分词作状语和how引导宾语从句。)
【高分句型2】
Try to find a good teacher who can give you constructive feedback and keep practicing.(运用了who引导定语从句。)
第二节(满分25分)
67.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。
Shelly was a teenage girl full of energy and curiosity. She found herself in a familiar yet exciting situation as New Year’s Eve drew near. Her parents, busy doctors in the emergency department, were eager to spend the festive occasion with family at her grandparents’ house. Jason and Judy, Shelly’s loving grandparents, were excited to host the joyous celebration.
In the midst of the busy preparations, Shelly found herself alone in the attic(阁楼) , filled with old trunks and forgotten relics. As she searched through the dusty relics in the attic, her eyes caught a bronze item among the forgotten treasures. It was a Scout badge(童子军徽章) , her father’s from his youthful days as a Scout. This badge held a profound meaning, symbolizing her father’s adventurous spirit and dedication to service.
Eager to share her find, Shelly carefully put the badge into her pocket and rejoined the celebration. As the evening progressed, she proudly showed off the badge to her friends in the neighborhood, sharing tales of her father’s Scouting adventures. However, time flew by with laughter and joy. It was then that the badge slipped unnoticed from her grasp, disappearing into the dark night.
Panic stricken and heartbroken, Shelly quickly searched for the lost badge, checking every corner she had been. But the badge was nowhere to be found. Tears streamed down her face as she knew how disappointed her father would be if he knew she had lost his precious Scout badge. The loss of the badge was not just a physical loss, but a symbol of the connection she felt with her father and his past. Shelly’s world felt incomplete, and she prayed that somehow, she would find the badge and restore the broken bond. She decided to search the neighborhood again.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But as time passed, Shelly’s hope of finding the badge began to fade.
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Together, father and daughter set out for the search.
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【参考范文】
But as time passed, Shelly’s hope of finding the badge began to fade. She tried to be brave and not let her father see how upset she was, but it was difficult to hide her emotions. Her parents noticed the change in her behavior and asked her what was wrong. Shelly reluctantly told them about the lost badge, and her father’s face fell. However, instead of being angry, her father hugged her and told her it was okay. He explained that the badge was special to him, but it was more important that she was safe and happy.
Together, father and daughter set out for the search. They visited the places Shelly had been to during the celebration, and with each step, they held onto hope. As they combed through the streets and parks, they stopped to talk to neighbors and friends, asking if anyone had seen the badge. Finally, as they reached the local park, Shelly spotted a glint of bronze nestled among the fallen leaves. With a rush of relief, she retrieved the precious badge, and their heart swelled with joy and gratitude. Through this experience, Shelly learned the importance of honesty, and the depth of her father’s love and understanding.
【写作解析】本文以人物为线索展开,文章讲述了一个名叫Shelly的少女在新年前夕,无意中丢失了她父亲珍贵的童子军徽章,这个徽章对她父亲有着特殊的意义。Shelly非常伤心和恐慌,担心父亲会失望。然而,她的父亲并没有生气,而是安慰她,并一起寻找丢失的徽章。最终,他们在公园里找到了徽章,Shelly从中学会了诚实的重要性,也感受到了父亲深沉的爱和理解。
【要点分析】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“但随着时间的流逝,Shelly找到徽章的希望开始变得渺茫。”可知,第一段可描写Shelly不到徽章,沮丧的回家了。父母发现了她的异常,她不得不告知真相。结果父亲并没有责备她,而是决定和她一起找徽章。
②由第二段首句内容“父亲和女儿一起出发寻找。”可知,第二段可描写在父女俩的共同努力下,徽章找到了。在开心喜悦之余,Shelly 也意识到了诚实的重要和父亲对她深深的爱。2.续写线索:
Shelly未找到勋章——伤心地回到家中不情愿地告知丢失徽章的真相——父亲未有责备而是安慰——父女二人共同寻找徽章——公园的落叶中发现徽章——Shelly的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①察觉:notice/detect
②.拥抱:hug/give sb a hug/embrace
③.寻找:comb through/search for carefully
情绪类
①.生气的:angry/annoyed
②.开心的:happy/joyful/delighted
【点睛】[高分句型1]. He explained that the badge was special to him, but it was more important that she was safe and happy.(由连接词that引导宾语从句以及that引导的主语从句)
[高分句型2]. As they combed through the streets and parks, they stopped to talk to neighbors and friends, asking if anyone had seen the badge. (由as引导时间状语从句以及现在分词作状语)
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