单元卷（二）A life's Work(Word练习)-【精讲精练】2024-2025学年高中英语选择性必修第三册（外研版2019）

单元卷（二） A life's work (时间：120分钟　满分：150分) 第一部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A （2024·河北邯郸模拟）Australia is popularly called “the Land Down Under”．However, there is another very important factor that adds to Australia's popularity — some scientists and their amazing contributions. Richard Daintree：December 13, 1832－June 20，1878 Richard Daintree was a geologist and explorer who used photography to record field research, and he was probably one of the first people to do so.He also discovered several coalfields, goldfields, and copper fields during his explorations.His photographs of these discoveries are an excellent source of information for researchers today.The Daintree Rainforest, Daintree River, and Daintree National Park have all been named in his honour. Howard Walter Florey：September 24，1898－February 21，1968 Howard Walter Florey played a very significant role in the discovery of penicillin along with Alexander Fleming and Ernst Chain, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945, which was shared by all of them. Mark Oliphant：October 8，1901－July 14，2000 Mark Oliphant was a physicist, the first president of the Australian Academy of Science, and a founding member of the Australian National University.He was a member of the team that split the atom.His work took him to America during World War Ⅱ， where he was involved in the creation and development of the atom bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki.After the bomb killed people in the two cities, he decided to never get involved in the development of nuclear weapons that could be used for military purposes.His work then focused on finding other non­violent uses of atomic energy. Dorothy Hill：September 10，1907－April 23，1997 Apart from being a geologist, Dorothy Hill was also the first female university professor in Australia.She widely researched the coral fauna (珊瑚动物群) in Australia, and even today, her works are used as references by scientists all over the world. [语篇解读]　本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四位澳大利亚的科学家。 1．Who won the Nobel Prize in the passage? A．Richard Daintree. B．Howard Walter Florey. C．Mark Oliphant. D．Dorothy Hill. 解析：B　细节理解题。根据Howard Walter Florey部分中的“for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945”可知，霍华德·沃尔特·弗洛里在1945年获得了诺贝尔生理学或医学奖。 2．What can we know about Mark Oliphant according to the passage? A．He was the first president of the Australia. B．He was a founder of the Australian National University. C．He dropped the atom bombs that destroyed two cities of Japan. D．He moved to America to find non­violent uses of atomic energy. 解析：B　细节理解题。根据Mark Oliphant部分中的“a founding member of the Australian National University ”可知，他是澳大利亚国立大学的创始成员之一。 3．What do Richard Daintree and Dorothy Hill have in common? A．Neither of them is women. B．Neither of them likes taking photos. C．Both of them are geologists. D．Both of them are professors. 解析：C　细节理解题。根据Richard Daintree部分中的“Richard Daintree was a geologist”和 Dorothy Hill部分中的“Apart from being a geologist”可知，这两个科学家都是地质学家。 B A 63­year­old Chinese carpenter's traditional skills have become an unexpected Internet hit as he creates woodwork with a single piece of wood，without glue，screws or nails.Wang Dewen，known as “Grandpa Amu” on YouTube，has been praised as the modern day Lu Ban，a well­known Chinese structural engineer during the Zhou Dynasty, thanks to his rich carpentry (木工手艺) knowledge. Grandpa Amu's most popular video，which shows him making a delicate wooden arch bridge，has gone viral on YouTube, gaining more than 40 million views.“If you do something, you have to love it, and you have to be interested in it; however，being interested doesn't mean there's only happiness and no pain.” Grandpa Amu shared when talking about his excellent carpentry skills. His most popular works include a folding stool, a model of the China pavilion from the 2010 Shanghai Expo, and an apple­shaped interlocking puzzle，known as a Lu Ban lock.Grandpa Amu follows an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon (榫卯) technique，which means no nails or glue are involved in the entire process of building the arch bridge. The master carpenter has also made several wooden toys for his grandson using the same technique.His young grandson's favorites include a walking Peppa Pig and a bubble blowing machine.Attracting over 1.17 million fans on YouTube, Grandpa Amu's videos so far have gained more than 200 million views. His wonderful woodworking skills，using the same mortise and tenon joints found in the Forbidden City，were developed from the age of thirteen as a way of supporting his family in East China's Shandong Province.“The grandson is so happy, as there have been so many fine and unique toys made by Grandpa from an early age，” commented one netizen，while another said “It's amazing.I hope these traditional crafts can be passed on！” [语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。一位中国老木匠王德文(“阿木爷爷”)走红海外，他的视频让全世界看到了中国传统榫卯技术，被赞为“当代鲁班”。 4．Why is Grandpa Amu regarded as the modern day Lu Ban? A．For his simple words. B．For his popular videos. C．For his carpentry skills. D．For his excellent arch bridge. 解析：C　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，“阿木爷爷”被称为“当代鲁班”是因为他的木工手艺。 5．What do Grandpa Amu's remarks mean in Paragraph 2? A．Theory is from practice. B．Success depends on love. C．Excellent skills lie in hard work. D．Happiness comes from interest. 解析：C　推理判断题。根据第二段中的however，being interested doesn't mean there's only happiness and no pain可以推知，“阿木爷爷”精湛的技艺来自辛苦的工作。 6．What is the unique feature of Grandpa Amu's craft works? A．No nails or glue. B．Delicate design. C．The apple shape. D．The wooden material. 解析：A　细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，“阿木爷爷”走红是因为他打造木工工艺品时不使用胶水、螺丝或钉子。 7．What message does this passage mainly convey? A．Being popular means more fans. B．Perfect skills earn more money. C．Supporting family needs more skills. D．Traditional crafts deserve passing on. 解析：D　主旨大意题。本文介绍了一位老木匠“阿木爷爷”拥有独特的技能，凭着传统技术而走红网络的故事。特别是最后一段中的It's amazing.I hope these traditional crafts can be passed on！也说明了老木匠的这种传统技能应该被传承下去。 C (2024 ·台州检测)The famous American poet Robert Frost once said, “Poetry is what gets lost in translation.” Although it is not impossible to translate poetry, Xu Yuanchong, a well­known Chinese translator, has gone all out to convey the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry throughout his life. Since 1956, Xu has published more than 100 translated novels, anthologies (选集 ) and plays in Chinese, English and French, reaching potentially millions of readers at home and abroad.Most notably, he translated Chinese poems into rhymed ones in both English and French.He was also the first Chinese winner of the “Aurora Borealis” Prize for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature. Xu was known to be very fastidious about his work.He has dedicated his life to “translating beautifully”．For him, English is a “scientific” language that demands accuracy, while Chinese is an “artistic” language that includes a wider range of content.Following this principle, Xu not only kept faithfulness in sense but beauty in sensibility in his translation. Through Xu's translations, time­honored Chinese wisdom has made an impact on Western societies and the world at large. For instance, when a former US president tried to begin a healthcare reform during his presidency, some senators (参议员) were opposed at first.But after reading the poem titled Fishing in Snow (《江雪》) translated by Xu, one senator was so impressed with the fisherman's independent thinking that he chose to support the reform. Having made such great achievements, he remained diligent in his old age.He lived alone in an old house near Peking University.In this simple room, decorated with traditional Chinese furniture, he maintained a routine.Every day he translated roughly 1，000 words, working till 3 to 4 am. “Translation is a means of communicating with the writer's soul.A sudden flicker (闪现) of a good word or a good line thrills every pore (毛孔) and every inch of my skin，” Xu said. [语篇解读]　这是一篇说明文。文章主要向读者介绍了著名翻译家许渊冲先生在翻译方面的成就以及他的作品的影响力。 8．What does the article tell us about Xu Yuanchong? A.He's the first winner of the “Aurora Borealis” Prize. B．He has translated about 100 Chinese literary works into English. C．He was widely known for his translated rhymed verse. D．He mastered at least three foreign languages. 解析：C　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Xu Yuanchong，a well­known Chinese translator, has gone all out to convey the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry throughout his life”和第二段的内容可知，许渊冲以其翻译过的押韵诗而闻名。故选 C。 9．What does the underlined word “fastidious” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Particular.　　　　 B．Satisfied. C．Inventive. D．Productive. 解析：A　词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“ He has dedicated his life to ‘translating beautifully’．..Xu not only kept faithfulness in sense but beauty in sensibility in his translation.”可知，他翻译时不仅忠于原文的意义，还力求保持诗歌的美。由此推断，许渊冲对于他的作品很讲究。故画线词与 particular 意思接近，particular意为“讲究的，挑剔的” 。故选 A。 10．Why was the reform mentioned in Paragraph 5? A．To show Xu's popularity. B．To illustrate Xu's translations' impact. C．To introduce the reform. D．To stress Xu's wisdom. 解析：B　推理判断题。根据第四段以及第五段中“For instance”后的内容可推断，举例子是为了阐明他的作品在西方社会和世界有很大的影响力。故选 B。 11．Which of the following best describes Xu? A．Modest and insightful. B．Considerate and cautious. C．Creative and open­minded. D．Devoted and enthusiastic. 解析：D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Having made such great achievements, he remained diligent in his old age.”以及最后一段中许渊冲先生所说的话可推断，许渊冲先生即使在晚年还坚持每天翻译作品，并且他认为翻译是与作者的灵魂进行交流的方式，突然的灵光闪现会带来非常美妙的感觉，由此可见他对翻译事业的奉献和热爱。故选 D。 D In most of the inspiring stories, one of the messages that is repeated over and over is not to give up.Giving up is not an option if you truly want to reach your dreams.No matter what challenges you face or how many setbacks you experience or how many times you get knocked down, you mustn't give up.You need to stand strong, raise your head up, and keep pressing forward.Well, in most cases, this is great advice but sometimes, giving up is the smart thing to do.Now before you decide to just give up on your current goals, what should you do? First of all, you have to figure out exactly why you want to achieve your goal/dream in the first place.Is it really your dream or someone else's? Is it something that you really, truly want or something you think you want because you see a bunch of other people going for the same thing? We pursue dreams and goals to better ourselves but more importantly, we do it because we believe it will increase our level of happiness and excitement.Imagine spending years to achieve a goal, finally achieving it, and realizing you're not any happier because it wasn't what you really wanted.So in the situation where you realize the goals/dreams you're after isn't really something you want, giving up is a good choice. Another thing to keep in mind is that for the most part, we pursue goals for the feelings accomplishing those goals will bring us.Knowing the feelings or experience you're after can open up more options for you.If you know the feelings you're after, you could change your focus to another goal that will give you the same feelings or experience.Just don't use this as an excuse to give up on something you actually want. [语篇解读]　本文就坚持与放弃展开论述，认为有时候放弃不失为一种明智的选择。 12．What is the function of the first paragraph? A．To promote inspiring stories. B．To explain the harm of giving up. C．To introduce the topic of this text. D．To call on people not to give up. 解析：C　推理判断题。分析可知，第一段首先讲述人们的一般认识，即要想实现梦想，一定要坚持，不放弃。但本文主要论点与此相反，有时候放弃不失为一种好的选择。所以第一段中“but sometimes, giving up is the smart thing to do”就成了本段的主题句，意在引出下文要论述的观点。故选C。 13．When is it better for you to give up your dreams? A．When you find other easier goals. B．When they are too difficult to achieve. C．When others are doing the same thing. D．When you realize they bring no happiness. 解析：D　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，“我们追求梦想和目标来提高自己，但更重要的是，我们这样做是因为我们相信这会增加我们的幸福感和兴奋感”，又由第二句可知，“因为不是你想要的东西时，你会意识到自己不快乐”，再结合第三句，“因此，当你意识到你追求的目标/梦想并不是你真正想要的东西时，放弃是一个不错的选择”可知，如果目标的实现不能给你的生活带来幸福感的话，放弃目标就是个比较好的选择。故选D。 14．What does the author probably advise us to do according to Paragraph 4? A．Pursue what you really want. B．Keep trying until you succeed. C．Focus on goals not on feelings. D．Change focus if it is possible. 解析：A　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“we pursue goals for the feelings accomplishing those goals will bring us.(我们追求目标是因为实现这些目标带给我们的感觉。)”以及“Just don't use this as an excuse to give up on something you actually want.(不要以此为借口放弃你真正想要的东西。)”可知，作者认为我们追求一个目标是为了获得实现目标给我们带来的一种感觉，虽然不同的目标能够带来同样的感觉，但也不能以此为借口去放弃我们真正想要的东西。综合以上可推知，作者还是建议我们要追求我们真正想要的东西。故选A。 15．What is the best title of this text? A．Giving Up is Sometimes a Smart Choice B．No Matter What Difficulty, Never Give Up C．Keep On and You Will Achieve Your Goals D．Giving Up is the Biggest Enemy of Success 解析：A　标题归纳题。由第三段介绍可知，当你意识到你追求的目标/梦想并不是你真正想要的东西时，放弃是一个不错的选择。由此可知，本文就坚持与放弃展开论述，认为有时候放弃不失为一种明智的选择。所以这篇文章最好的标题是“放弃有时候是明智的选择”。故选A。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyone is eager to have a successful life and they're struggling for it all their life. 16 Although people's opinions differ in this, the following three things may help you achieve success. If you want to be successful in your life, you must believe in yourself.Self­confidence makes you creative and motivated. 17 In their eyes, nothing is impossible and they will undoubtedly become successful one day.There are so many examples such as US industrialist Henry Ford and Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt. Apart from having confidence in yourself, you should understand your real intention.What's your intention? 18 If you focus your attention on either one of them, it's hard for you to truly feel successful.For a truly successful life, you must have a life purpose and show your passion.When you aim to serve your purpose, make a difference and show your talents, you will feel true success and satisfaction. 19 But how do you manage to do it? You can think from time to time about some of the small goals you have already achieved, which will not only lead you to bigger and more successes but also make you notice the amazing success that is already around you. 20 Whether it is your self­confidence, real intention or awareness of success, you can have a more successful life by choosing one of them. A．It's about living a happy life. B．But how do we define success? C．This is quite true to all successful people. D．Is it to earn more money or achieve fame? E．It means achieving greatness in this brilliant life. F．Realizing you are already successful is also helpful. G．Only then will you start to feel truly successful and achieve more successes. [语篇解读]　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三个有助于人们获得真正成功的事项。 16．解析：B　根据上文“Everyone is eager to have a successful life and they're struggling for it all their life.”和下文“Although people's opinions differ in this, the following three things may help you achieve success.”可知， 所有人都渴望成功， 但对成功的看法不一样。由此可知， 空处陈述该如何定义成功。B项“但是我们如何定义成功呢？ ”符合题意。故选B。 17．解析：C　根据上文“If you want to be successful in your life, you must believe in yourself.Self­confidence makes you creative and motivated.”和下文“In their eyes, nothing is impossible and they will undoubtedly become successful one day.”推知， 空处提到了一种人， 他们相信自己， 对自己有信心。C项“这适合所有成功的人”符合题意， 选项中的This指代上文内容， 下文的they指代选项中的all successful people。故选C。 18．解析：D　上文提出了一个问题， 由此推知空处是对该问题的回答， 结合下文可知该回答列出了两种不好的目的。D项“是为了挣更多钱或者变得出名吗？ ”符合题意， 用反问的方式回答了问题， 且呼应下文的either。故选D。 19．解析：F　空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“You can think from time to time about some of the small goals you have already ...that is already around you.”可知， 本段的主旨是：意识到自己已有的成功对自己有益。F项“意识到你已经成功了也很有帮助”符合本段主旨。故选F。 20．解析：G　空处位于段末， 应承接上文进行总结。根据上文“You can think from time to time ...but also make you notice the amazing success that is already around you.”可知， G项“只有这时， 你才会开始感到真正的成功， 并获得更多的成功”与上文承接自然， 选项中的then指的就是“意识到自己已经成功”。故选G。 第二部分　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。 The next time you find an excuse to abandon your goals, think of Chris Nikic.On November 7, 2020, Chris made 21 as the first person with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) to attempt and complete an Ironman. 22 by the WTC, the demanding competition 23 athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full 26.2­mile marathon—in under 17 hours. Chris' road to this 24 accomplishment has been anything but easy.However, he is no stranger to 25 challenges.Born with two holes in his heart, he had open­heart surgery at just five months old and was too weak to walk 26 until he was four.Every expert his parents spoke to 27 the limitations rather than the possibilities.For years they listened and gradually 28 these limits.Until in 2017, he set his 29 on completing the triathlons (铁人三项).His training 30 with one pushup! And he made an amazing 31 with his dad to get 1% better each day.Eventually, for the year leading up to the Ironman, Chris 32 four to eight hours each day along with his training partner. Now, Chris also has his sights set on the 33 of next Special Olympics and continues to 34 money for Down Syndrome.His amazing 35 is an example for not only disabled children but to all kids around the world. [语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙克里斯·尼基奇创造了历史， 成为首位尝试完成铁人三项的唐氏综合症患者。他的一些个人经历为残疾儿童和所有的孩子树立了榜样。 21．A.money B．history C．progress D．fun 解析：B　根据后文句子“the first person with Down Syndrome to attempt and complete an Ironman”可知， 克里斯创造了唐氏综合症患者的历史。money金钱； history历史； progress进步； fun乐趣。故选B。 22．A.Organized B．Reported C．Judged D．Affected 解析：A　句意：这项比赛由世界铁人公司组织， 要求运动员游泳2.4英里， 骑自行车112英里， 跑完全程26.2英里的马拉松——在17小时内完成。根据“the WTC”可知， 这项比赛是由世界铁人公司组织的。organize组织； report报道； judge判断； affect影响。故选A。 23．A.causes B．allows C．requires D．forces 解析：C　根据后文“swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full 26.2­mile marathon—in under 17 hours”可知， 这里指铁人三项对运动员的要求。cause引起； allow允许； require要求； force强迫。require sb to do sth要求某人做某事。故选C。 24．A.puzzling B．amusing C．entertaining D．inspiring 解析：D　根据后文句子“Born with two holes in his heart, he had open­heart surgery at just five months old and was too weak to walk 26 until he was four.”可知， 因为克里斯患有疾病， 所以他取得的成就是鼓舞人心的。puzzling令人迷惑的； amusing有趣的； entertaining令人愉快的； inspiring鼓舞人心的。故选D。 25．A.building B．overcoming C．understanding D．conveying 解析：B　根据后文句子“Born with two holes in his heart, he had open­heart surgery at just five months old and was too weak to walk 26 until he was four.”可知， 克里斯需要克服各种挑战。build建造； overcome克服； understand理解； convey表达。故选B。 26．A.powerfully B．frequently C．independently D．confidently 解析：C　句意：出生时， 他的心脏上有两个洞， 五个月大的时候做了开胸手术， 他太虚弱了， 直到四岁时才能独立行走。根据前文“too weak to walk”可知， 克里斯四岁前不能够独立行走。powerfully强有力地； frequently频繁地， 经常地； independently独立地； confidently自信地。故选C。 27．A.relied on B．tried on C．acted on D．focused on 解析：D　根据后文句子“the limitations rather than the possibilities”可知， 每个专家都关注的是克里斯的缺陷， 而不是可能性。rely on依靠； try on试穿； act on对……起作用； focus on集中， 关注。故选D。 28．A.noticed B．accepted C．expected D．received 解析：B　根据前文句子“For years they listened”可知， 克里斯的父母逐渐接受了克里斯的这些缺陷。notice注意； accept接受； expect期盼； receive收到。故选B。 29．A.sights B．wisdom C．views D．rules 解析：A　句意：直到2017年， 他将目标投向完成铁人三项。这里指克里斯将完成铁人三项作为自己的奋斗目标。根据下文“Now, Chris also has his sights set”可知是设立自己奋斗的目标。sight眼界； wisdom智慧； view观点； rule规则。set sights on以……为奋斗目标。故选A。 30．A.stayed B．stopped C．started D．filled 解析：C　根据后文句子“with one pushup”可知， 克里斯以做一个俯卧撑作为开始来训练自己。stay保持； stop停止； start开始； fill装满。start with以……开始。故选C。 31．A.evaluation B．impression C．adjustment D．commitment 解析：D　根据后文“with his dad to get 1% better each day”可知， 克里斯作出承诺。evaluation评估； impression印象； adjustment调整； commitment承诺。make a commitment作出承诺。故选D。 32．A.trained B．promoted C．performed D．waited 解析：A　根据后文“along with his training partner”可知， 克里斯和训练伙伴每天训练4到8小时。train训练； promote提升； perform表现； wait等待。故选A。 33．A.conversations B．competitions C．conflicts D．celebrations 解析：B　根据后文“Special Olympics”可知， 特奥会是比赛。conversation谈话； competition比赛； conflict冲突； celebration庆祝。故选B。 34．A.borrow B．change C．handle D．raise 解析：D　根据后文“Down Syndrome”可知， 克里斯为唐氏综合症筹集资金。borrow借来； change改变； handle处理； raise筹集。raise money for为……筹集资金。故选D。 35．A.principle B．concept C．attitude D．standard 解析：C　根据后文句子“an example for not only disabled children but to all kids around the world”可知， 他令人赞叹的态度成为残疾儿童的榜样， 也成为全世界所有孩子的榜样。principle原理； concept观念； attitude态度； standard标准。故选C。 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。 (2024·资阳期末)The Forbidden City is well known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics.But Masters in the Forbidden City is not just about the stories of the past.Instead, the documentary，36. premiered (首次公演) on China Central Television at the beginning, 37. (focus) on ordinary people—the restorers. The stories 38. (tell) at a slow and relaxed pace reflect the restorers' work.Restoration of cultural relics and 39. (antique) can be time­consuming, and sometimes boring.Yet these restorers patience and peace of mind are 40. (especial) precious in a society where everything is changing so fast. A 41. (touch) part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship of the restorers.Years of tedious (枯燥的) work requires not only skill, but also faith and spirit.“If you choose this job, you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair.You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet，” says Wang Jin.42. (spend) almost a lifetime restoring clocks, he is 43. expert who commands great respect. Unlike the popular idea of serious experts who sit around being serious, the documentary has proved people's common idea about antique restorers wrong, allowing them 44. (realize) that they are not old, dull professors, but active and creative people in 45. (they) forties, thirties and even twenties. [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了纪录片《我在故宫修文物》的主要内容并赞扬了中国古董修复师的工匠精神。 36．解析：考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句并在从句中作主语，该从句修饰 the documentary，故填 which。 答案：which 37．解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处所在句的主语为 the documentary，句中缺少谓语，空处应填谓语动词；又由上文中的“Masters in the Forbidden City is not just about”可知，空处应用一般现在时；又空处所在句的主语为单数，故填focuses。 答案：focuses 38．解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处所在句的主语为The stories，谓语为reflect，故空处应填非谓语动词。“(tell) at ...pace”为过去分词短语作定语，修饰The stories，故填 told。 答案：told 39．解析：考查名词的数。空处与 cultural relics 并列，antique前无限定词且为可数名词，故填其复数形式。 答案：antiques 40．解析：考查副词。空处修饰形容词 precious，故用其副词形式。 答案：especially 41．解析：考查形容词。句意：该纪录片的一大感人之处在于修复者们的工匠精神。空处修饰名词 part，故填 touching。 答案：touching 42．解析：考查非谓语动词。此处表示几乎花了一生的时间来修复钟表。“42. (spend) almost a lifetime restoring clocks”为现在分词短语作状语，故填 Having spent。 答案：Having spent 43．解析：考查冠词。此处 expert 为可数名词，其前没有限定词；又 expert 的发音以元音音素开头，故填不定冠词 an。 答案：an 44．解析：考查固定搭配。allow sb to do sth为固定搭配，意为“使某人得以做某事”，故填to realize。 答案：to realize 45．解析：考查代词。根据空后的“forties，thirties and even twenties”可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词。构成“in one's＋整十的复数形式”结构，表示“在某人几十多岁时”，故填 their。 答案：their 第三部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 请根据以下信息，介绍一位传奇人物。 姓名 Marie Curie 出生地 波兰 兴趣爱好 自幼对物理学兴趣浓厚 人生态度 弱者等待时机，强者创造时机 主要成就 发现镭，获得诺贝尔奖 评价 对科学界做出巨大贡献，被认为是最伟大的女性科学家之一 注意：1.词数80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 One possible version： Born in Poland, Marie Curie, showed great interest in physics when she was young.Having no chance of being admitted to a university in Poland as a woman at that time, she went to France for further studies and received a degree in physics.In addition, she held such an attitude towards life that the weak wait for opportunities while the strong create them.With strong will and great determination, she achieved great success in discovering radium, which enabled her to win the Nobel Prize.Not only did she make great contributions to the world of science but she is regarded as one of the greatest female scientists. 第二节(满分25分) 阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 (2024·丹东期中考试)I was a taxi driver, a father of a 16­year­old boy at that time.My son performed well at school, and he would graduate from senior high school and go to university a year later, but he was hesitating about his future job and he always changed his mind.I did give him advice but he didn't follow it.And one Monday morning, I stopped at Gracie Square Hospital when I found a well­dressed man waving to me.I waited patiently until he jumped into the taxi.“LaGuardia Airport, please，” he said. As always, I wondered about my passenger.So I asked, “What do you do？” “I am working at the hospital.” For some unknown reason, I decided to ask for his help. “Could I ask a favor？” He didn't answer at first.But I continued, “I have a son, 16.He's doing well in school.He will graduate from senior high school next year.He wants a job this summer.Is there any possibility that you might get him a summer job？” After a minute, he said, “The medical students in our hospital have a research project.Maybe he could fit in.Have him send me his school records.” He searched his pocket and handed me a card. That evening, when I got home, I pulled the card from my pocket.“Robbie，” I said proudly，“ this could be a summer job for you.Send him your school records.” Robbie took the card and read it out loud, “Fred Plum, Gracie Square Hospital.” “Is this a joke？” he said in doubt.After I shouted and threatened that his pocket money would be cut off, Robbie promised to send off his school records the next morning. 注意：1.续写词数应为150 左右。 2．请按如下格式作答。 Two weeks later, when I arrived home, the whole family waited for me excitedly. Robbie did well at the hospital. One possible version： Two weeks later, when I arrived home, the whole family waited for me excitedly.Extremely proud, my son handed me a letter from Plum, which informed him he was accepted by the project.He told me that he sent his school records to the hospital the next day after I gave him the card, and soon he got a phone from Plum's secretary for an interview.Concerned about the result, he didn't tell the family what had happened. Robbie did well at the hospital.In fact, Robbie performed so well that Plum phoned me, singing his praises.When the summer job ended, my son made up his mind to be a doctor.With a clear aim in his mind, Robbie studied even harder.Eventually, he was admitted into New York Medical College.To my great amazement, a stranger changed my son's future. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$