Unit4 Everyday Ecnomics【单元测试 · 提升卷】-2024-2025学年高二英语单元速记 · 巧练（外研版2019选择性必修第四册）

Unit 4 【单元测试 · 提升卷】 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分 7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the man looking to do? A．Paint his bedroom. B．Clean the walls of his home. C．Put wallpaper up in the living room. 2．How will the man go to the meeting? A．On foot. B．By subway. C．By taxi. 3．What are the speakers about to do? A．Watch a movie. B．Make a phone call. C．Go for a drink together. 4．Why does the man speak to Sue? A．To see what book she is currently reading. B．To make a doctor’s appointment. C．To ask about the homework. 5．What is the conversation mainly about? A．Income inequality. B．Cultural differences. C．World economy growth. 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 month is it now? A．July. B．August. C．September. 7．What’s one disadvantage of low-carb eating according to the woman? A．The high-protein foods are more expensive. B．It makes her feel less energetic. C．She has lost too much weight. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a beach. B．At a TV station. C．In an office building. 9．What is the goal the speakers hope to reach today? A．To act on the audience’s suggestions. B．To change the behavior of others. C．To lead by example. 10．What issue does the man think needs more attention? A．Air pollution. B．Plastic waste. C．Forest loss. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Who are the speakers? A．Teammates. B．Teacher and student. C．Employer and job seeker. 12．Which field is Kent more interested in? A．Education. B．Engineering. C．Computer science. 13．What is Kent’s weakness probably? A．People skills. B．Problem-solving ability. C．Management ability. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．Why could the kids survive for 40 days in the forest? A．They lived with some locals. B．They made use of the resources in the forest. C．They stayed with an adult with right survival skills. 15．How were the kids found? A．A dog found them and led them to the rescue team. B．The army found the crash site and then found them. C．Their grandmother recorded a message to guide them out. 16．How does the man feel at the end of the conversation? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Relieved. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Who is the speaker? A．The event organizer. B．An art dealer. C．A postman. 18．What inspired the speaker to collect stamps? A．His work. B．His father’s collection. C．His travel experience. 19．Where is the speaker’s most expensive collection from? A．Britain. B．America. C．China. 20．What tips will the speaker share today? A．How to sell stamps. B．How to show stamps. C．How to judge the value of stamps. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Flea Markets (跳蚤市场) in Los Angeles Melrose Trading Post This flea market is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 am to 5 pm. The money raised each week is donated to the school. Melrose Trading Post sells antiques, collectables, art and items made from recycled materials. Through admission and vendor (摊贩) fees, the market helps fund field trips, sports equipment, teaching programs and more. Silverlake Flea The Silverlake Flea operates on the playground of Micheltorena Street Elementary School every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and every Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. It is free to the general public. The market has a variety of vendors selling vintage (复古的) clothes, art, collectables and more. It also hosts free performances to keep guests entertained as they shop. Pasadena City College Flea Market The Pasadena City College Flea Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am to 3 pm and promises that admission is always free. $2 parking is available in the parking structure off Bonnie Ave. While the outdoor market is known mainly for selling antiques and collectables, it also offers fashion finds. Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 am until 3 pm. There are plenty of free parking spaces. Admission is $5 for adults, and children are free. It is especially noteworthy that this flea market has a large selection of antique furniture, but there are also many things for fashion lovers to spend their money on. It regularly carries jewelry and everything from vintage to couture fashion. 21．What’s the money raised from Melrose Trading Post used for? A．Assisting local charities. B．Protecting ancient objects. C．Supporting educational activities. D．Launching environmental programs. 22．Which market opens to the public most frequently? A．Silverlake Flea. B．Melrose Trading Post. C．Pasadena City College Flea Market. D．Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market. 23．What do the last two markets mentioned above have in common? A．They both offer free parking spaces. B．They both run monthly at the same time. C．They both sell modern furniture pieces. D．They both can attract people living in style. B At 14, Fraser Doherty was busy making jam after his grandparents taught him a family recipe. He started selling jars of his jam door to door near his parents’ home in Edinburgh. As interest grew, his hobby stated to turn into a business. He now makes 40, 000 jars of jam a month and is well on his way to making his first million. Doherty, who has been chosen to represent Britain in the Global Students Entrepreneurs Awards in Chicago next month, said there are several advantages to having started young: “As a young person you have a different view of the world. You have a naivety and an optimism and are willing to give things a shot. The downside for me isn’t particularly scary. I don’t have a mortgage or kids to worry about so I didn’t have a huge amount to lose if my idea had not worked.” Duncan Cheatle, founder of The Supper Club, a forum for established entrepreneurs in London, agreed that becoming an entrepreneur at a young age has a lot to recommend it. “For young people there is no concept of thinking outside the box because there isn’t a box. There is capacity in young people to see things in a different way that older people lose. And often not being an expert in something can be helpful because if you don’t understand why something works in a certain way you will decide to do it differently.” Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, the home business website, said that young people were much more confident about using technology as a base for their business than the older generation. “Whole sectors that didn’t exist ten years ago are coming up now because young entrepreneurs are challenging all previous rules and saying technology means that we can do things like this. They have an open capacity to think of new ideas and as a result they are starting very interesting businesses.” 24．According to Doherty, _______ is the competitive edge of young people starting business compared with the older generation? A．ignorance of the reality B．naive pursuit of a hobby C．readiness to try things out D．parents shouldering the financial burden 25．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means young people _______. A．are reluctant to obey the existing rules B．are not bound by established ways of doing things C．have superior ideas to those of the older generation D．will not fall into traps that old people set up for them 26．Which of the following statements will Emma Jones most likely agree with? A．Abandoning all previous rules is a must to establish new sectors. B．As people grow older, they are more open to take a fresh approach. C．Those lacking confidence are less able to start creative businesses. D．The use of technology contributes to the creation of new businesses. 27．The purpose of this passage is to _______. A．inform readers of success stories of young entrepreneurs B．introduce opinions on the advantages of being young entrepreneurs C．discourage young people from taking risks in entrepreneurship D．provide specific guidance on how to become successful young entrepreneurs C Throughout much of history, India and China were among the world’s largest economies, but their development paths differed significantly in the modern era. In 1970, the countries were almost identically wealthy. But today China’s GDP per person, at around $13,000, is nearly five times India’s. The gap is traditionally explained by the way their economies opened up. China became the world’s factory, which greatly accelerated growth. India became its back office. But what shaped these paths? A new study by Nitin Kumar Bharti and Li Yang suggests that a big, underrated factor is education policy. The researchers track how education evolved in both countries from 1900 to 2020. At the beginning of the 20th century, less than 10% of Indian and Chinese children attended school; today almost every child does. But the route to universal education has been strikingly different, and has had profound effects on development. China took a “bottom-up” approach to schooling. In the 1950s, officials in the newly formed People’s Republic prioritized expanding access to primary and secondary education. Independent India, however, took a “top-down” method, which meant supporting high-quality universities at the expense of primary schools. By 1980, 93% of Chinese children were enrolled in primary school, but just 1.7% of youngsters were in college; in India, the equivalent shares were 69% and 8%. Another striking difference is what college-aged youngsters study. In China they are more likely to pursue engineering degrees. In India they favour humanities, business or law. Vocational degrees are also treated more seriously in China. Since the 1980s more than 40% of Chinese youngsters have pursued a vocational education, compared with just 10% in India. All this created different labour forces as their economies became more open. In 1988, around 60% of Indian adults were illiterate (不识字的) compared with 22% in China. That prevented Indians from moving out of agriculture into more profitable jobs and lowered their productivity. India’s relative advantage in higher education made it more suitable for services-led growth. India has tried to fix these issues. A big push increased access to primary schooling in the 2000s — but at the expense of quality. The government is also promoting vocational education. And at the university level, a lot more Indians are studying engineering. Yet it might be too late. Many economists believe that the era of manufacturing-led growth has bypassed India. A report released in September supported such fears. Of the 1.5 million engineering students who will graduate this year, only 10% are expected to actually land a job in the year after leaving university. 28．How does the author develop the passage? A．By using vivid descriptions. B．By presenting data and making comparisons. C．By quoting famous people’s words. D．By telling an exciting and adventurous story. 29．What can be inferred from the different education policies in China and India? A．They had no real impact on economies. B．They solely determined economic models. C．They influenced the structure of labor forces. D．They made both countries equally developed. 30．What problem did India’s push for primary schooling face in the 2000s? A．High tuition fees. B．Low student interest. C．Focusing on quantity over quality. D．Lacking government support. 31．What is the overall tone of the author in describing India’s situation? A．Pessimistic. B．Optimistic. C．Neutral. D．Indifferent. D For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet, ” Light said. “This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light's earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress (床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer's door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration (褪色) in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like,” I don't understand what's so difficult about this, “ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple. ” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 32．What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A．A risky investment. B．A cure-all solution. C．A quick-fix method. D．A business strategy. 33．What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A．Longer transport time for goods. B．Reduced expenses for producers. C．Rising customer dissatisfaction. D．More comments from customers. 34．What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A．The company's historical background. B．The diversity of color in its packaging. C．The advertising reviews on its website. D．The impressions shaped by ad design. 35．What’s the author’s opinion of marketing simplicity? A．Disapproving. B．Favorable. C．Cautious. D．Subjective. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Lipstick Effect In 2020, the world fell into an economic downturn as the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread closures to businesses. 36 During such times of economic hardship, one may naturally expect that consumer markets will see a decline in expenditure (支出), as people everywhere feel restricted to making only “essential” purchases. However, a curious phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect” can often be observed. The lipstick effect refers to the phenomenon of consumers spending on small luxury goods even when an economic depression occurs. 37 However, many still find the cash for purchases of small luxury items, such as lipstick. This phenomenon was termed the “lipstick effect” in 2001 by Leonard Lauder, chairman of luxury cosmetic company Estée Lauder. He had not only witnessed the phenomenon at work but also realized that it was especially evident in the case of lipstick and other cosmetic products. 38 First and perhaps most obviously, consumers may simply wish to give themselves treats now and again to provide distractions from their financial insecurity. Another theory has to do with labour markets. Specifically, during the economic depression, job seeking tends to become more competitive. Thus, people seeking employment may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. 39 40 During the global depression of 2007-2009, sales of cosmetic in the United States increased by around 5%. Based on such data, it seems that even in the current insecure economic climate, the luxury cosmetics industry is one that will be sticking around. A．What does lipstick tell us about the economy? B．They do not have enough to spend on big-ticket luxury items. C．The lipstick effect is a behavior that reflects economic conditions and emotional states. D．So, how exactly do consumers who are short of cash justify making such purchases? E．By using products such as lipstick, they may feel more confident during job interviews. F．Whatever the causes of the lipstick effect, this phenomenon is no short-lived trend. G．Under these circumstances, millions of people suddenly found themselves facing financial insecurity. 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。 Secondhand fashion is now in style. It is surprising that at a time when many fashion brands are 41 , resale platforms are booming. Some 30,000 items are now newly 42 on Vinted, a resale site, every day. Some shoppers buy second-hand for 43 reasons. The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon-dioxide emissions, more than shipping and air travel 44 . Yet, the key 45 is price. Stretched consumers are increasingly turning to used goods to save money. To entice (诱使) more people to 46 their used clothes, resale platforms are looking to make the process 47 and easier. Vinted removed listing fees for sellers (it 48 a fee of around 5% to buyers instead). Besides, resale platforms are now investing in artificial intelligence tools to help sellers fill in product 49 and advise on pricing. Resale platforms are using technology to improve the experience for 50 , too. Shoppers want to know whether branded goods are 51 . Hiring experts to check products through 52 testing is costly and slow. Therefore, Ordre, a startup, helps brands create a(n)“ 53 fingerprint” of their products by photographing parts of an item during the production process. Growth is one thing. Profit is another. Perhaps the biggest threat to profits is 54 . Mr. Plantenga of Vinted worries his firm could one day be crushed (压垮) by a Silicon Valley tech giant. For now, 55 , there are plenty of wardrobes still to be cleaned out. 41．A．expanding B．struggling C．leading D．changing 42．A．listed B．reserved C．transformed D．shared 43．A．charitable B．economic C．personal D．environmental 44．A．matched B．contrasted C．combined D．included 45．A．driver B．measure C．barrier D．consequence 46．A．part with B．check out C．set aside D．put on 47．A．safer B．cheaper C．slower D．longer 48．A．donates B．owes C．pays D．charges 49．A．faults B．descriptions C．concepts D．responsibilities 50．A．designers B．suppliers C．buyers D．owners 51．A．outdated B．expensive C．high-quality D．authentic 52．A．rough B．automatic C．hands-on D．free 53．A．physical B．digital C．imaginary D．impossible 54．A．budget B．intervention C．adaptation D．competition 55．A．though B．instead C．otherwise D．besides 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。 Nearly 20 years since Shanghai banned roadside stalls in order to maintain the city’s appearance, the city 56 (lift) the ban finally, 57 move widely applauded by netizens and experts. According to the new regulations, Shanghai’s governments are supposed to allocate certain public areas for citizens to engage in business activities 58 stalls can be set up and self-produced agricultural products can be sold. An official notes that the city will explore the use of public areas to develop the night economy in an 59 (order) manner. The regulations were launched in 2002 and then changed twice in 2003 and 2009. In the 2003 version, regulators 60 (prohibit) businesses or individuals 61 setting up booths or selling products in public places such as roads and bridges, with vendors (小商贩) 62 (face) a fine between 50 yuan and500 yuan. “Economic 63 (recover) is quite slow. Therefore, street stalls are a good way to stimulate spending,” said Professor Xi Junyang, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. According to Xi, 64 roadside vendors contribute to economic growth, the influence on general economy is unlikely to be significant. Apart from Shanghai, some other cities have also gradually lifted 65 (ban) on roadside stalls. 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．随着科技的进步，越来越多人开始使用移动支付（mobile payment），有人认为其十分便捷，也有人担忧存在风险。请根据以下要点写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1. 移动支付的优缺点； 2. 你的看法。 参考词汇：微信 WeChat；支付宝 Alipay；二维码 QR code 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 After Henry delivered all thenewspapers, he pedaled fast to The Gazette offices by 8: 30. The chief editorhad something important to tell him. He parked his bike and bounded up twonights of stairs to the chief editor's door. Mr. Trotta greeted him."About those papers," he paused, "no good way to deliver badnews," Henry’s smile faded. "Were closing shop Saturday. Advertisingis down. Television is how people get their news today, Mr. Trotta shrugged, "You won't have to get up early on weekends." "No," said Henry, "but I like waking up early and meeting people on my route. It'ssad People won't get their neighborhood news any more.” As Henry rode past the familiar houses, he saw Mr Grady on his porch (门廊) holding a broom (扫把). "Mr. Grady, wait," Henry called, setting down his bike. He led Mr. Grady to a chair and took the broom. In minutes, the porch was clean. "Now, Mr, Grady, anytime you have chores (家务) call me." They sat for a while asMr. Grady recalled how happy he’d been moving his family to 26 Maple. He sounded lonely. A week after closing, Henry wondered if his customers missed The Gazette as much as he did. He thought of a way to find out. He started out on his oldroute with a notebook. First stop: Mr, Jonas, 17 Oak. When Henry asked him about the paper, Mr. Jonas answered, "I sure liked reading the week'shappenings. By the way, I have a pile of old comics from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?" “I’ll ask around." Henry made a note in his notebook. He stopped at Mrs. Burke's, 27 Maple. She opened the door holding two babies. Her other two kids held on toher legs. Henry stared. "You could use a babysitter." "Definitely. I meant to put an ad in The Gazette, but....Know any neighbors with experience?” Mr Simon was next door, carrying his violin out to his car. "Hey, Henry. My band is having aconcert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. As Henry made more notes, anidea started forming in his head. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Customers cheered Henry idea and helpedsupply the news. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 / 12 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 4 【单元测试 · 提升卷】 (满分：150分　时间：120分钟) 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分 7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What is the man looking to do? A．Paint his bedroom. B．Clean the walls of his home. C．Put wallpaper up in the living room. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Would you and Dad be okay if I painted my room blue? W: Of course, but you will need to take the wallpaper off first and then clean the walls before you paint. I can help you if you like. M: Yes, please. That would be great. 2．How will the man go to the meeting? A．On foot. B．By subway. C．By taxi. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Jack, I just saw you walk into the office. Did you forget about your dinner meeting downtown? M: Oh, no! I’ll get stuck in traffic if take a taxi. Should I take the subway? W: Yes, that’s a good idea, or you’ll be waiting forever! 3．What are the speakers about to do? A．Watch a movie. B．Make a phone call. C．Go for a drink together. 【答案】A 【原文】M: There you are! I couldn’t remember which numbers our seats were. Here, I bought you a drink and some candies. W: Thanks! I was worried you would miss the start of the film. It’s going to start in a few minutes. M: Oh. I’d better turn my phone off. 4．Why does the man speak to Sue? A．To see what book she is currently reading. B．To make a doctor’s appointment. C．To ask about the homework. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Hi Sue, I missed English class today because I was at the doctor's. Is there any homework? W: Yes, we have to read chapter 42 of 1984 and then write a 200-word review of it. M: Okay, thanks. 5．What is the conversation mainly about? A．Income inequality. B．Cultural differences. C．World economy growth. 【答案】A 【原文】M: The gap between the rich and the poor is increasing in many European countries. W: Same here in America. Experts believe the gap can be reduced directly by increasing the incomes of the poorest. But it’s not an easy job. 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 month is it now? A．July. B．August. C．September. 7．What’s one disadvantage of low-carb eating according to the woman? A．The high-protein foods are more expensive. B．It makes her feel less energetic. C．She has lost too much weight. 【答案】6．B 7．A 【原文】W: I started a low-carb (低碳水化合物的) diet back in February, and now, six months later, I feel better than ever! M: A low-carb diet... Does that mean you avoid foods like bread, noodles, rice and potatoes? W: Yes, basically. M: Well, you look great! But is it healthy to remove the whole food groups from your diet? W: I haven’t cut out carbohydrates (低碳水化合物的食物) completely. I’m simply eating less of them and focusing on eating more meat, fish, eggs and other high-protein foods. I spend way more money on food, but I’ve lost 8 kg and I have so much more energy! 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a beach. B．At a TV station. C．In an office building. 9．What is the goal the speakers hope to reach today? A．To act on the audience’s suggestions. B．To change the behavior of others. C．To lead by example. 10．What issue does the man think needs more attention? A．Air pollution. B．Plastic waste. C．Forest loss. 【答案】8．A 9．C 10．B 【原文】M: Hey Emily, I’m glad you have volunteered to help clean up the beach today. W: Its better than being stuck in the office all day. Plus I’ll be helping the environment. M: That’s true. By the way, our activity today is being filmed and shown on TV. Do you mind that? W: Absolutely not. That way, we’ll show people how easy it is to change their behavior and make a difference. What we’re doing could at least inspire others to do something similar. M: That’s what I’m hoping to achieve as well. All the plastic waste we produce is reaching the oceans at an alarming rate. This hasn’t received nearly as much attention as other environmental problems, like air pollution and the loss of forests. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Who are the speakers? A．Teammates. B．Teacher and student. C．Employer and job seeker. 12．Which field is Kent more interested in? A．Education. B．Engineering. C．Computer science. 13．What is Kent’s weakness probably? A．People skills. B．Problem-solving ability. C．Management ability. 【答案】11．B 12．C 13．C 【原文】M: Hi, Mrs. Smart. I’m Kent North from Mr. King’s class. Could you help me with some career guidance? W: Of course, Kent. That’s my job after all. What are you interested in or what do you enjoy doing? M: I like science and technology and I’m pretty good at problem-solving. W: Those are great strengths to have. Have you considered a career in engineering or computer science? M: Well, my mom is an engineer and she’d love to follow in her footsteps, but I’d prefer something involving programming. W: Cool, and what would you say you are terrible at? M: How shall I put it...teamwork? Every time I have been a member of a group, I’ve managed to do my share well and keep a good relationship with others. But when I had to organize other members to finish the task, I always ended up with anger and failure. It seems I can’t guide people well. W: Ah, I see. I’ll help you find a good fit. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．Why could the kids survive for 40 days in the forest? A．They lived with some locals. B．They made use of the resources in the forest. C．They stayed with an adult with right survival skills. 15．How were the kids found? A．A dog found them and led them to the rescue team. B．The army found the crash site and then found them. C．Their grandmother recorded a message to guide them out. 16．How does the man feel at the end of the conversation? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Relieved. 【答案】14．B 15．A 16．C 【原文】W: Have you heard about the four kids who survived alone for 40 days in the Amazon jungle? M: No... What? W: They were on the way to visit their father when their plane crashed. All adults on the plane were killed, including their mother. M: How awful! W: Due to bad weather, the crash site wasn't discovered for weeks. Realizing the kids had survived and been looking for help gave everybody hope. But they were so young.. The eldest kid was only 13 and the youngest one was an 1l-month-old baby. M: Wow.. W: Luckily, they had been raised in the jungle, and thus had the right survival skills. M: But how did the kids feed the baby? W: They fed him a special plant mixture using a large leaf as a bottle. M: Unbelievable! So, what happened next? W: The Colombian army organized a search, but the kids were scared of the soldiers, so they hid. M: Poor things. W: Their grandmother recorded a special message to calm them, which was played in the jungle. A rescue dog discovered them first and helped guide them towards help. Finally, a human search party found them. M: Thank goodness! 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Who is the speaker? A．The event organizer. B．An art dealer. C．A postman. 18．What inspired the speaker to collect stamps? A．His work. B．His father’s collection. C．His travel experience. 19．Where is the speaker’s most expensive collection from? A．Britain. B．America. C．China. 20．What tips will the speaker share today? A．How to sell stamps. B．How to show stamps. C．How to judge the value of stamps. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．C 【原文】 Thank you to everyone who has come here to see my stamp collection today. I have been collecting stamps since I was a little boy. I can remember my father handing me his own collection. Working for the post office for over 20 years, he had collected many interesting stamps. He inspired me. From that day on, I promised I would add to it. Now, I have so many from all corners of the world. They are all on show today. Although I have stamps from over a hundred countries, most of them come from America, Britain, and China. Some are very rare and expensive, such as my 1969 Chinese red stamp collection. Each of those is worth almost $2000. I also have a few Australian stamps from 1952 worth $1000 each, and a British stamp from 1975 worth $500. I gathered questions from you about stamps when I was still planning the show. The most frequent one is about judging their value. I can’t tell exactly, but I have my own method of judging. If you’re interested, we can discuss it later today. I know some of you are looking to buy some stamps today. However, none of my stamps are for sale. Enjoy looking around! 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Flea Markets (跳蚤市场) in Los Angeles Melrose Trading Post This flea market is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 am to 5 pm. The money raised each week is donated to the school. Melrose Trading Post sells antiques, collectables, art and items made from recycled materials. Through admission and vendor (摊贩) fees, the market helps fund field trips, sports equipment, teaching programs and more. Silverlake Flea The Silverlake Flea operates on the playground of Micheltorena Street Elementary School every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and every Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. It is free to the general public. The market has a variety of vendors selling vintage (复古的) clothes, art, collectables and more. It also hosts free performances to keep guests entertained as they shop. Pasadena City College Flea Market The Pasadena City College Flea Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am to 3 pm and promises that admission is always free. $2 parking is available in the parking structure off Bonnie Ave. While the outdoor market is known mainly for selling antiques and collectables, it also offers fashion finds. Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 am until 3 pm. There are plenty of free parking spaces. Admission is $5 for adults, and children are free. It is especially noteworthy that this flea market has a large selection of antique furniture, but there are also many things for fashion lovers to spend their money on. It regularly carries jewelry and everything from vintage to couture fashion. 21．What’s the money raised from Melrose Trading Post used for? A．Assisting local charities. B．Protecting ancient objects. C．Supporting educational activities. D．Launching environmental programs. 22．Which market opens to the public most frequently? A．Silverlake Flea. B．Melrose Trading Post. C．Pasadena City College Flea Market. D．Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market. 23．What do the last two markets mentioned above have in common? A．They both offer free parking spaces. B．They both run monthly at the same time. C．They both sell modern furniture pieces. D．They both can attract people living in style. 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了洛杉矶四个跳蚤市场。 21．细节理解题。根据Melrose Trading Post部分中“Through admission and vendor fees, the market helps fund field trips, sports equipment, teaching programs and more. (通过入场费和摊贩费，这个市场帮助资助实地考察、体育器材、教学项目等等)”可知，梅尔罗斯交易站筹集的资金用于支持教育活动。故选C项。 22．细节理解题。根据Melrose Trading Post部分中“Melrose Trading Post This flea market is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 am to 5 pm.(梅尔罗斯交易站这个跳蚤市场每周日上午9点到下午5点在费尔法克斯高中开放)”可知，梅尔罗斯交易站每周开放1天；根据Silverlake Flea部分中“The Silverlake Flea operates on the playground of Micheltorena Street Elementary School every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and every Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.(银湖跳蚤市场每周六上午8:30到下午3:30以及每周日上午9:30到下午3:30在米歇尔托雷纳街小学操场开放)”可知，银湖跳蚤市场每周开放2天；根据Pasadena City College Flea Market部分中“The Pasadena City College Flea Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am to 3 pm(帕萨迪纳城市学院跳蚤市场每月第一个周日上午8点到下午3点开放)”可知，帕萨迪纳城市学院跳蚤市场每月开放1天；根据Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market部分中“The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 am until 3 pm.(圣莫尼卡机场户外古董与收藏品市场在每月的第一个和第四个周日上午7点到下午3点开放)”可知，圣莫尼卡机场户外古董与收藏品市场每月开放2天。由此可知，银湖跳蚤市场向公众开放的频率最高。故选A项。 23．细节理解题。根据Pasadena City College Flea Market部分中“While the outdoor market is known mainly for selling antiques and collectables, it also offers fashion finds. (虽然这个户外市场主要以售卖古董和收藏品而闻名，但它也有时尚好物)”和Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market部分中“It is especially noteworthy that this flea market has a large selection of antique furniture, but there are also many things for fashion lovers to spend their money on. It regularly carries jewelry and everything from vintage to couture fashion. (特别值得注意的是，这个跳蚤市场有大量的古董家具可供选择，但也有很多东西供时尚爱好者消费。它经常有珠宝以及从复古到高级定制的各种时尚物品)”可知，这两个跳蚤市场都能吸引追求时尚生活的人。故选D项。 B At 14, Fraser Doherty was busy making jam after his grandparents taught him a family recipe. He started selling jars of his jam door to door near his parents’ home in Edinburgh. As interest grew, his hobby stated to turn into a business. He now makes 40, 000 jars of jam a month and is well on his way to making his first million. Doherty, who has been chosen to represent Britain in the Global Students Entrepreneurs Awards in Chicago next month, said there are several advantages to having started young: “As a young person you have a different view of the world. You have a naivety and an optimism and are willing to give things a shot. The downside for me isn’t particularly scary. I don’t have a mortgage or kids to worry about so I didn’t have a huge amount to lose if my idea had not worked.” Duncan Cheatle, founder of The Supper Club, a forum for established entrepreneurs in London, agreed that becoming an entrepreneur at a young age has a lot to recommend it. “For young people there is no concept of thinking outside the box because there isn’t a box. There is capacity in young people to see things in a different way that older people lose. And often not being an expert in something can be helpful because if you don’t understand why something works in a certain way you will decide to do it differently.” Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, the home business website, said that young people were much more confident about using technology as a base for their business than the older generation. “Whole sectors that didn’t exist ten years ago are coming up now because young entrepreneurs are challenging all previous rules and saying technology means that we can do things like this. They have an open capacity to think of new ideas and as a result they are starting very interesting businesses.” 24．According to Doherty, _______ is the competitive edge of young people starting business compared with the older generation? A．ignorance of the reality B．naive pursuit of a hobby C．readiness to try things out D．parents shouldering the financial burden 25．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means young people _______. A．are reluctant to obey the existing rules B．are not bound by established ways of doing things C．have superior ideas to those of the older generation D．will not fall into traps that old people set up for them 26．Which of the following statements will Emma Jones most likely agree with? A．Abandoning all previous rules is a must to establish new sectors. B．As people grow older, they are more open to take a fresh approach. C．Those lacking confidence are less able to start creative businesses. D．The use of technology contributes to the creation of new businesses. 27．The purpose of this passage is to _______. A．inform readers of success stories of young entrepreneurs B．introduce opinions on the advantages of being young entrepreneurs C．discourage young people from taking risks in entrepreneurship D．provide specific guidance on how to become successful young entrepreneurs 【答案】24．C 25．B 26．D 27．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述年轻企业家的观点和优势。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段“Doherty, who has been chosen to represent Britain in the Global Students Entrepreneurs Awards in Chicago next month, said there are several advantages to having started young: “As a young person you have a different view of the world. You have a naivety and an optimism and are willing to give things a shot. (Doherty被选中代表英国参加下个月在芝加哥举行的全球学生企业家奖。他说他从小的时候开始就有几个优点：“作为一个年轻人，你对世界有不同的看法。你天真乐观，愿意试一试。”)”可知，Doherty认为年轻人愿意尝试。所以Doherty认为与老一辈相比，愿意尝试是年轻人创业的竞争优势。故选C。 25．词句猜测题。根据第四段“There is capacity in young people to see things in a different way that older people lose. And often not being an expert in something can be helpful because if you don’t understand why something works in a certain way, you will decide to do it differently. (年轻人有能力以老年人失去的不同方式看待事物。通常不是某事物的专家会对你有所帮助，因为如果你不明白为什么某件事以某种方式工作，你将决定以不同的方式做。)”可知，年轻人会以不同的方式看待问题，他们不认为专家的建议和既定的做事方式就是有帮助的。故推知“For young people there is no concept of thinking outside the box because there isn’t a box.表示年轻人“不受既定做事方式的束缚”，故选B。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, the home business website, said that young people were much more confident about using technology as a base for their business than the older generation. “Whole sectors that didn’t exist ten years ago are coming up now because young entrepreneurs are challenging all previous rules and saying technology means that we can do things like this. They have an open capacity to think of new ideas and as a result they are starting very interesting businesses.” (家庭商业网站Enterprise Nation的创始人Emma Jones表示，年轻人比老一辈人更有信心使用科技作为其业务的基础。“十年前不存在的整个行业现在正在出现，因为年轻的企业家正在挑战以前的所有规则，并说科技意味着我们可以做这样的事情。他们有一种开放的能力来思考新的想法，因此他们开始了非常有趣的业务。)”可知，Emma认为年轻人通过科技拓展新业务。故推知Emma同意“使用科技有助于创建新业务”这一观点，故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据第二段“Doherty, who has been chosen to represent Britain in the Global Students Entrepreneurs Awards in Chicago next month, said there are several advantages to having started young: “As a young person you have a different view of the world. You have a naivety and an optimism and are willing to give things a shot. (Doherty被选中代表英国参加下个月在芝加哥举行的全球学生企业家奖。他说他从小的时候开始就有几个优点：“作为一个年轻人，你对世界有不同的看法。你天真乐观，愿意试一试。”)”及第四段“There is capacity in young people to see things in a different way that older people lose. And often not being an expert in something can be helpful because if you don’t understand why something works in a certain way, you will decide to do it differently. (年轻人有能力以老年人失去的不同方式看待事物。通常不是某事物的专家会对你有所帮助，因为如果你不明白为什么某件事以某种方式工作，你将决定以不同的方式做。)”及最后一段““Whole sectors that didn’t exist ten years ago are coming up now because young entrepreneurs are challenging all previous rules and saying technology means that we can do things like this. They have an open capacity to think of new ideas and as a result they are starting very interesting businesses. (十年前不存在的整个行业现在正在出现，因为年轻的企业家正在挑战以前的所有规则，并说科技意味着我们可以做这样的事情。他们有一种开放的能力来思考新的想法，因此他们开始了非常有趣的业务。)”可知，文章主要介绍成为年轻企业家的观点和优势。故选B。 C Throughout much of history, India and China were among the world’s largest economies, but their development paths differed significantly in the modern era. In 1970, the countries were almost identically wealthy. But today China’s GDP per person, at around $13,000, is nearly five times India’s. The gap is traditionally explained by the way their economies opened up. China became the world’s factory, which greatly accelerated growth. India became its back office. But what shaped these paths? A new study by Nitin Kumar Bharti and Li Yang suggests that a big, underrated factor is education policy. The researchers track how education evolved in both countries from 1900 to 2020. At the beginning of the 20th century, less than 10% of Indian and Chinese children attended school; today almost every child does. But the route to universal education has been strikingly different, and has had profound effects on development. China took a “bottom-up” approach to schooling. In the 1950s, officials in the newly formed People’s Republic prioritized expanding access to primary and secondary education. Independent India, however, took a “top-down” method, which meant supporting high-quality universities at the expense of primary schools. By 1980, 93% of Chinese children were enrolled in primary school, but just 1.7% of youngsters were in college; in India, the equivalent shares were 69% and 8%. Another striking difference is what college-aged youngsters study. In China they are more likely to pursue engineering degrees. In India they favour humanities, business or law. Vocational degrees are also treated more seriously in China. Since the 1980s more than 40% of Chinese youngsters have pursued a vocational education, compared with just 10% in India. All this created different labour forces as their economies became more open. In 1988, around 60% of Indian adults were illiterate (不识字的) compared with 22% in China. That prevented Indians from moving out of agriculture into more profitable jobs and lowered their productivity. India’s relative advantage in higher education made it more suitable for services-led growth. India has tried to fix these issues. A big push increased access to primary schooling in the 2000s — but at the expense of quality. The government is also promoting vocational education. And at the university level, a lot more Indians are studying engineering. Yet it might be too late. Many economists believe that the era of manufacturing-led growth has bypassed India. A report released in September supported such fears. Of the 1.5 million engineering students who will graduate this year, only 10% are expected to actually land a job in the year after leaving university. 28．How does the author develop the passage? A．By using vivid descriptions. B．By presenting data and making comparisons. C．By quoting famous people’s words. D．By telling an exciting and adventurous story. 29．What can be inferred from the different education policies in China and India? A．They had no real impact on economies. B．They solely determined economic models. C．They influenced the structure of labor forces. D．They made both countries equally developed. 30．What problem did India’s push for primary schooling face in the 2000s? A．High tuition fees. B．Low student interest. C．Focusing on quantity over quality. D．Lacking government support. 31．What is the overall tone of the author in describing India’s situation? A．Pessimistic. B．Optimistic. C．Neutral. D．Indifferent. 【答案】28．B 29．C 30．C 31．A 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讨论了印度和中国在近代经济发展路径上的差异，特别是教育政策对两国经济发展的影响。中国采取了“自下而上”的教育政策，优先发展中小学教育，而印度则采取了“自上而下”的政策，注重高等教育。这些不同的教育政策导致了不同的劳动力结构，进而影响了经济发展模式。 28．推理判断题。通过阅读文章内容，结合第一段内容“But today China’s GDP per person, at around $13,000, is nearly five times India’s.(但如今，中国的人均国内生产总值约为1.3万美元，几乎是印度的五倍)”，第三段内容“By 1980, 93% of Chinese children were enrolled in primary school, but just 1.7% of youngsters were in college; in India, the equivalent shares were 69% and 8%.(到1980年，93%的中国儿童上小学，但只有1.7%的年轻人上大学；在印度，相应的份额分别为69%和8%)”以及文章第三段内容“China took a “bottom-up” approach to schooling… Independent India, however, took a “top-down” method, which meant supporting high-quality universities at the expense of primary schools.(中国采取了“自下而上”的教育方式……然而，独立的印度采取了“自上而下”的方法，这意味着以牺牲小学为代价支持高质量的大学)”可知，文章中提到了很多数据，比如GDP的比较，入学率的数字，还有中印两国的不同教育政策对比。由此推知，文章采用数据和比较来展开阐述观点。故选B项。 29．推理判断题。文章第四段内容“In China they are more likely to pursue engineering degrees. In India they favour humanities, business or law. Vocational degrees are also treated more seriously in China. Since the 1980s more than 40% of Chinese youngsters have pursued a vocational education, compared with just 10% in India. All this created different labour forces as their economies became more open.(在中国，他们更有可能攻读工程学学位。在印度，他们喜欢人文、商业或法律。职业学位在中国也受到更为重视。自20世纪80年代以来，超过40%的中国年轻人接受了职业教育，而印度只有10%。随着经济变得更加开放，所有这些都创造了不同的劳动力)”可知，中国更多工科和职业教育，而印度重视高等教育但基础教育不足，因此两国的劳动力出现了受教育程度的不同。由此推知，教育政策的不同导致了两国劳动力结构的不同。故选C项。 30．细节理解题。根据文章第五段内容“A big push increased access to primary schooling in the 2000s —  but at the expense of quality.(21世纪初，一项重大举措增加了接受小学教育的机会，但代价是牺牲了质量)” 可知，印度21世纪初的基础教育扩张以牺牲质量为代价，即它面对的问题是注重数量忽视质量。故选C项。 31．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“Yet it might be too late. Many economists believe that the era of manufacturing-led growth has bypassed India. (然而，这可能为时已晚。许多经济学家认为，制造业主导的增长时代已经绕过了印度)”可知，作者在描述印度情况时，提到了印度努力解决问题，但又指出“可能已经太晚了”。由此推知，作者对印度的情况持比较悲观的态度。故选A项。 D For decades, “simpler is better” has been accepted as a universal truth in marketing. Nick Light, assistant professor of marketing at the UO Lundquist College of Business, has tested that assumption. He found that most consumers prefer offerings that appear to be easy to use and understand. However, pushing simplicity can have a hidden, costly downside. “Simplicity is not a silver bullet, ” Light said. “This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common. Light's earlier experience stimulated his interest in the study. He was a marketing manager at a direct-to-consumer mattress (床垫) company. With the catchword “one perfect mattress”, the company offered only one mattress model shipped directly to the consumer's door, dramatically simplifying the mattress-buying process. “Some customers calling with even minor problems such as a slight discoloration (褪色) in the material, would get really angry,” Light said. “They would say things like,” I don't understand what's so difficult about this, “ even when producing and shipping mattresses are quite complex. These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple. ” The study also showed that consumers judged the complexity of brands or products based on their mental connections. For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad. Light also looked into product quality and customer opinions and found that consumers are less likely to recommend simpler brands after failures compared to more complex brands. Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver. 32．What does the underlined words “a silver bullet” in paragraph 2 mean? A．A risky investment. B．A cure-all solution. C．A quick-fix method. D．A business strategy. 33．What did the use of simplicity in the mattress business lead to? A．Longer transport time for goods. B．Reduced expenses for producers. C．Rising customer dissatisfaction. D．More comments from customers. 34．What mainly influence consumers’ views on a brand according to the study? A．The company's historical background. B．The diversity of color in its packaging. C．The advertising reviews on its website. D．The impressions shaped by ad design. 35．What’s the author’s opinion of marketing simplicity? A．Disapproving. B．Favorable. C．Cautious. D．Subjective. 【答案】32．B 33．C 34．D 35．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了市场营销中“简单即更好”这一普遍真理的局限性。文章通过助理教授Nick Light的研究，揭示了过度强调简单性可能带来的隐藏成本和风险，提醒营销人员在构建品牌和广告策略时要更加谨慎。 32．词句猜测题。根据下文“This method might work for established companies with track records to back up their claims. But it can be risky for a start-up with no history or a company in a complicated market category where failures or breakdowns are more common.(这种方法可能适用于有良好记录来支持其主张的成熟公司。但对于没有历史记录的初创公司或处于复杂市场类别中故障或故障更常见的公司来说，这可能是有风险的。)”可知，Nick Light表示“简单性并不是万能的解决方案（a silver bullet）”，即简单性并不总是有效的，对于某些公司或市场情况可能存在风险。因此，“a silver bullet”在这里指的是“一个万全之策”。故选B。 33．推理判断题。根据第三段“These customers were getting overly upset because the product and process had been labeled as simple.(这些客户变得非常沮丧，因为产品和过程都被标榜为简单。)”可知，在床垫业务中，由于产品和购买过程被标榜为简单，当客户遇到问题时，他们可能会感到更加沮丧和不满。由此可推测出，在床垫业务中使用简单性导致了客户不满情绪上升。故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段“For example, when study participants viewed advertisements for two different companies, they formed mental pictures of the simplicity or complexity of the brand depending on how plain or busy the art was and the details provided in each ad.(例如，当研究参与者观看两家不同公司的广告时，他们会根据广告的简洁或繁复程度以及每个广告中提供的细节，形成对该品牌简单或复杂的心理印象。)”可知，广告设计在塑造消费者对品牌看法方面起着重要作用。由此可知，主要影响消费者对品牌看法的是广告设计塑造的印象。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Therefore, the lesson for marketers is to be more careful about building branding and advertising strategies around simplicity, because they could easily backfire if the product or service fails to deliver.(因此，对营销人员的教训是，在围绕简单性构建品牌和广告策略时要更加谨慎，因为如果产品或服务未能兑现承诺，这些策略很容易适得其反。)”可知，作者对营销简单性持谨慎态度，认为需要小心处理，以避免潜在的风险。故选C。 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Lipstick Effect In 2020, the world fell into an economic downturn as the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread closures to businesses. 36 During such times of economic hardship, one may naturally expect that consumer markets will see a decline in expenditure (支出), as people everywhere feel restricted to making only “essential” purchases. However, a curious phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect” can often be observed. The lipstick effect refers to the phenomenon of consumers spending on small luxury goods even when an economic depression occurs. 37 However, many still find the cash for purchases of small luxury items, such as lipstick. This phenomenon was termed the “lipstick effect” in 2001 by Leonard Lauder, chairman of luxury cosmetic company Estée Lauder. He had not only witnessed the phenomenon at work but also realized that it was especially evident in the case of lipstick and other cosmetic products. 38 First and perhaps most obviously, consumers may simply wish to give themselves treats now and again to provide distractions from their financial insecurity. Another theory has to do with labour markets. Specifically, during the economic depression, job seeking tends to become more competitive. Thus, people seeking employment may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. 39 40 During the global depression of 2007-2009, sales of cosmetic in the United States increased by around 5%. Based on such data, it seems that even in the current insecure economic climate, the luxury cosmetics industry is one that will be sticking around. A．What does lipstick tell us about the economy? B．They do not have enough to spend on big-ticket luxury items. C．The lipstick effect is a behavior that reflects economic conditions and emotional states. D．So, how exactly do consumers who are short of cash justify making such purchases? E．By using products such as lipstick, they may feel more confident during job interviews. F．Whatever the causes of the lipstick effect, this phenomenon is no short-lived trend. G．Under these circumstances, millions of people suddenly found themselves facing financial insecurity. 【答案】36．G 37．B 38．D 39．E 40．F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在经济萧条期间，消费者倾向于购买小奢侈品如口红的现象，即“口红效应”，及其背后的心理和市场表现。 36．由上文“In 2020, the world was plunged into an economic down turn as the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread closures to businesses. (2020年，由于COVID-19大流行导致企业普遍关闭，世界陷入了经济衰退)”可知，本空要说跟“经济衰退对人们影响”有关的话题，由下文“During such times of economic hardship, one may naturally expect that consumer markets will see a decline in expenditure, as people everywhere feel restricted to making only “essential” purchases. (在这样的经济困难时期，人们可能会自然地预期消费市场将看到支出的下降，因为各地的人们都感到只能购买“必需品”)”可知，本句要表达经济衰退对人们消费态度的影响，故G选项“Under these circumstances, millions of people suddenly found themselves facing financial insecurity. (在这种情况下，数以百万计的人突然发现自己面临着经济上的不安全)”承接上文提到的疫情导致经济衰退的情况，并引出下文，符合语境。故选G。 37．由上文“The lipstick effect refers to the phenomenon of consumers spending on small luxury goods even when an economic depression occurs. (“口红效应”是指即使经济不景气，消费者也会购买小型奢侈品的现象)”可知，本空要说跟“购买小型奢侈品的原因”有关的话题，由下文“However, many still find the cash for purchases of small luxury items, such as lipstick. (然而，许多人仍然会用现金购买口红等小型奢侈品)”可知，本句要与后文构成转折。故B选项“They do not have enough to spend on big-ticket luxury items. (他们没有足够的钱购买高价奢侈品)”与下文形成对比，先说明人们在经济萧条时没钱买大件奢侈品，接着转折说仍会买小奢侈品，能承上启下，符合语境。故选B。 38．由下文“First and perhaps most obviously, consumers may simply wish to give themselves treats now and again to provide distractions from their financial insecurity. Another theory has to do with labour markets. Specifically, during the economic depression, job seeking tends to become more competitive. Thus, people seeking employment may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. (首先，或许也是最明显的一点是，消费者可能只是希望时不时地犒劳一下自己，以分散自己对财务不安全感的注意力。另一个理论与劳动力市场有关。具体来说，在经济萧条时期，求职的竞争变得更加激烈。因此，寻找工作的人可能会觉得有必要花钱购买某些产品来改善他们的外表)”可知，本空要说跟“此类购买原因”有关的话题，故D选项“So, how exactly do consumers who are short of cash justify making such purchases? (那么，现金短缺的消费者究竟如何证明进行此类购买是合理的呢?)”提出了一个关于消费者心理的问题，引出下文对原因的讨论，符合语境。故选D。 39．由上文“Thus, people seeking employment may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. (因此，寻找工作的人可能会觉得有必要花钱购买某些产品来改善他们的外表)”可知，本空要说跟“改善他们的外表的好处”有关的话题，故E选项“By using products such as lipstick, they may feel more confident during job interviews. (通过使用口红等产品，他们可能会在求职面试中感到更加自信)”进一步说明了使用口红等产品对求职者的好处，与上文关于求职的内容相呼应，符合语境。故选E。 40．由下文“During the global depression of 2007-2009, sales of cosmetic in the United States increased by around 5%. Based on such data, it seems that even in the current insecure economic climate, the luxury cosmetics industry is one that will be sticking around.(在2007-2009年的全球经济大萧条期间，美国化妆品的销售额增长了约5%。根据这些数据，即使在当前不稳定的经济环境下，奢侈品化妆品行业似乎也将继续存在)”可知，本段既回顾了2007-2009年的事情，也提到了现在的经济状况下奢侈品化妆品的情况，故F选项“Whatever the causes of the lipstick effect, this phenomenon is no short-lived trend. (不管造成口红效应的原因是什么，这种现象都不是短暂的趋势)”总结了段落内容，引出下文用数据证明口红效应不是短期趋势，符合语境。故选F。 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。 Secondhand fashion is now in style. It is surprising that at a time when many fashion brands are 41 , resale platforms are booming. Some 30,000 items are now newly 42 on Vinted, a resale site, every day. Some shoppers buy second-hand for 43 reasons. The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon-dioxide emissions, more than shipping and air travel 44 . Yet, the key 45 is price. Stretched consumers are increasingly turning to used goods to save money. To entice (诱使) more people to 46 their used clothes, resale platforms are looking to make the process 47 and easier. Vinted removed listing fees for sellers (it 48 a fee of around 5% to buyers instead). Besides, resale platforms are now investing in artificial intelligence tools to help sellers fill in product 49 and advise on pricing. Resale platforms are using technology to improve the experience for 50 , too. Shoppers want to know whether branded goods are 51 . Hiring experts to check products through 52 testing is costly and slow. Therefore, Ordre, a startup, helps brands create a(n)“ 53 fingerprint” of their products by photographing parts of an item during the production process. Growth is one thing. Profit is another. Perhaps the biggest threat to profits is 54 . Mr. Plantenga of Vinted worries his firm could one day be crushed (压垮) by a Silicon Valley tech giant. For now, 55 , there are plenty of wardrobes still to be cleaned out. 41．A．expanding B．struggling C．leading D．changing 42．A．listed B．reserved C．transformed D．shared 43．A．charitable B．economic C．personal D．environmental 44．A．matched B．contrasted C．combined D．included 45．A．driver B．measure C．barrier D．consequence 46．A．part with B．check out C．set aside D．put on 47．A．safer B．cheaper C．slower D．longer 48．A．donates B．owes C．pays D．charges 49．A．faults B．descriptions C．concepts D．responsibilities 50．A．designers B．suppliers C．buyers D．owners 51．A．outdated B．expensive C．high-quality D．authentic 52．A．rough B．automatic C．hands-on D．free 53．A．physical B．digital C．imaginary D．impossible 54．A．budget B．intervention C．adaptation D．competition 55．A．though B．instead C．otherwise D．besides 【答案】41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．A 46．A 47．B 48．D 49．B 50．C 51．D 52．C 53．B 54．D 55．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了二手时尚的兴起及其背后的原因，包括环保意识、价格因素以及转售平台的技术改进等。 41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，在许多时尚品牌陷入困境时，转售平台却蓬勃发展。A. expanding扩张；B. struggling挣扎；C. leading领导；D. changing改变。根据下文“resale platforms are booming.”可知，转售平台的繁荣与时尚品牌的困境形成对比。故选B。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每天约有3万件商品在转售平台Vinted上新挂牌。A. listed挂牌；B. reserved预留；C. transformed转变；D. shared共享。根据下文“ on Vinted, a resale site, every day.”可知，平台上的商品需要被列出以供销售。故选A。 43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些消费者出于环保原因购买二手商品。A. charitable慈善的；B. economic经济的；C. personal个人的；D. environmental环境的。根据下文“The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon-dioxide emissions”以及常识可知，二手商品有利于环保。故选D。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：时装业的二氧化碳排放量约占全球的10%，超过了航运和航空旅行的总和。A. matched匹配；B. contrasted对比；C. combined结合；D. included包括。根据下文“more than shipping and air travel ___4___.”可知，此处表示超过了航运和航空旅行的总和。故选C。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但关键驱动因素是价格。A. driver驱动因素；B. measure措施；C. barrier障碍；D. consequence后果。根据下文“is price”可知，价格是主要驱动因素。故选A。 46．考查动词短语辨析。句意：为了吸引更多的人卖掉他们的旧衣服，转售平台正在寻求使这个过程更便宜、更容易。A. part with舍弃；B. check out结账；C. set aside搁置；D. put on穿上。根据下文“resale platforms are looking to make the process 　7　and easier.”可知，为了吸引更多的人卖掉他们的旧衣服。故选A。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：为了吸引更多的人卖掉他们的旧衣服，转售平台正在寻求使这个过程更便宜、更容易。A. safer更安全的；B. cheaper更便宜的；C. slower更慢的；D. longer更长的。根据下文“easie”以及及后文“removed listing fees”可知，转售平台正在寻求使这个过程更便宜、更容易。故选B。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Vinted取消了卖家挂牌费，转而向买家收取约5%的费用。A. donates捐赠；B. owes欠债；C. pays支付；D. charges收取。根据下文“a fee of around 5% to buyers”可知，平台向买家收取费用。故选D。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：此外，转售平台现在正在投资人工智能工具，以帮助卖家填写产品描述并提供定价建议。A. faults缺陷；B. descriptions描述；C. concepts概念；D. responsibilities责任。根据下文advise on pricing.”可知，需填写商品描述。故选B。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：转售平台也在用技术提升买家的体验。A. designers设计师；B. suppliers供应商；C. buyers买家；D. owners所有者。根据后文“Shoppers want to know…”可知，转售平台面对的对象是买家。故选C。 51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：消费者想知道品牌商品是否为正品。A. outdated过时的；B. expensive昂贵的；C. high-quality高质量的；D. authentic正品的。根据下文“Hiring experts to check products through 12 testing is costly and slow.”以及常识可知，消费者关注品牌商品是否为正品。故选D。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：雇佣专家进行人工检测既昂贵又缓慢。A. rough粗略的；B. automatic自动的；C. hands-on人工的；D. free免费的。根据上文“Hiring experts to check products ”可知，专家检测是人工的。故选C。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：因此，创业公司Ordre通过在生产过程中拍摄产品的各个部分，帮助品牌创建产品的“数字指纹”。A. physical物理的；B. digital数字的；C. imaginary想象的；D. impossible不可能的。根据下文“photographing parts of an item”可知，通过拍照生成数字指纹。故选B。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：也许利润的最大威胁是竞争。A. budget预算；B. intervention干预；C. adaptation适应；D. competition竞争。根据后文“crushed by a Silicon Valley tech giant”可知，威胁来自竞争。故选D。 55．考查副词词义辨析。句意：不过，目前仍有大量衣柜待清理。A. though然而，不过；B. instead相反；C. otherwise否则；D. besides此外。上下文为转折关系。故选A。 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。 Nearly 20 years since Shanghai banned roadside stalls in order to maintain the city’s appearance, the city 56 (lift) the ban finally, 57 move widely applauded by netizens and experts. According to the new regulations, Shanghai’s governments are supposed to allocate certain public areas for citizens to engage in business activities 58 stalls can be set up and self-produced agricultural products can be sold. An official notes that the city will explore the use of public areas to develop the night economy in an 59 (order) manner. The regulations were launched in 2002 and then changed twice in 2003 and 2009. In the 2003 version, regulators 60 (prohibit) businesses or individuals 61 setting up booths or selling products in public places such as roads and bridges, with vendors (小商贩) 62 (face) a fine between 50 yuan and500 yuan. “Economic 63 (recover) is quite slow. Therefore, street stalls are a good way to stimulate spending,” said Professor Xi Junyang, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. According to Xi, 64 roadside vendors contribute to economic growth, the influence on general economy is unlikely to be significant. Apart from Shanghai, some other cities have also gradually lifted 65 (ban) on roadside stalls. 【答案】56．has lifted 57．a 58．where 59．orderly 60．prohibited 61．from 62．facing 63．recovery 64．although/though 65．bans 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了上海近20年来首次解除路边摊禁令，允许在特定公共区域设置摊位，以刺激消费和促进经济增长，同时提到其他一些城市也逐渐解除了对路边摊的禁令。 56．考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：上海为了维护城市形象，禁止路边摊近20年后，终于解除了禁令，这一举动受到了网民和专家的广泛赞扬。lift(解除)是主句谓语动词，与主语the city之间是主动关系，结合时间状语“finally”可知，强调过去发生的动作对现在产生的影响，用现在完成时，主语是单数名词，助动词用has。故填has lifted。 57．考查冠词。句意：上海为了维护城市形象，禁止路边摊近20年后，终于解除了禁令，这一举动受到了网民和专家的广泛赞扬。可数名词move在句中表示“一项举动”，泛指，且move是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 58．考查定语从句。句意：根据新规定，上海市政府应该划分一定的公共区域供市民从事商业活动，在那里可以设置摊位，出售自产的农产品。“ stalls can be set up and self-produced agricultural products can be sold. An official notes that the city will explore the use of public areas to develo”为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词certain public areas，关系词将其代入从句中作地点状语，意为“在这些特点的公共区域”，用关系副词where引导从句。故填where。 59．考查形容词。句意：一位官员指出，上海将探索利用公共区域有序发展夜间经济。提示词修饰名词manner，用形容词orderly作定语，意为“有条理的，守秩序的”。故填orderly。 60．考查时态。句意：在2003年的版本中，监管机构禁止企业或个人在道路、桥梁等公共场所设置摊位或销售产品，小贩将面临50元至500元的罚款。prohibit(禁止)是谓语动词，与主语regulators之间是主动关系，结合状语“In the 2003 version”可知，描述过去发生的事情应用一般过去时态。故填prohibited。 61．考查介词。句意：在2003年的版本中，监管机构禁止企业或个人在道路、桥梁等公共场所设置摊位或销售产品，小贩将面临50元至500元的罚款。prohibit sb. from doing sth.是固定搭配，意为“禁止某人做某事”。故填from。 62．考查非谓语动词。句意：在2003年的版本中，监管机构禁止企业或个人在道路、桥梁等公共场所设置摊位或销售产品，小贩将面临50元至500元的罚款。face(面临)是with复合结构中宾语补足语，是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语vendors之间构成主动关系，用现在分词表主动。故填facing。 63．考查名词。句意：“经济复苏相当缓慢。因此，街边摊位是刺激消费的好方法，”上海财经大学教授奚俊阳说。提示词作主语，用名词recovery，意为“恢复，复苏”，不可数名词。故填recovery。 64．考查连词。句意：据奚教授说，尽管路边摊贩对经济增长有贡献，但对整体经济的影响不太可能很显著。根据句意，“roadside vendors contribute to economic growth,”与“the influence on general economy is unlikely to be significant”之间有转折关系，用从属连词although或though引导让步状语从句。故填although/though。 65．考查名词的数。句意：除了上海，其他一些城市也逐渐解除了对路边摊的禁令。可数名词ban意为“禁令”，空前没有不定冠词，结合“some other cities”可知，用复数形式。故填bans。 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．随着科技的进步，越来越多人开始使用移动支付（mobile payment），有人认为其十分便捷，也有人担忧存在风险。请根据以下要点写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括： 1. 移动支付的优缺点； 2. 你的看法。 参考词汇：微信 WeChat；支付宝 Alipay；二维码 QR code 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】     With the development of technology, mobile payment is gaining popularity. It has obvious advantages. It is convenient as we can pay with WeChat or Alipay by scanning a QR code, saving time. Also, we don’t need to carry cash.     However, it has risks. Our personal information might be leaked, and there are cases of fraud.     In my view, mobile payment is a great innovation. The benefits outweigh the risks. As long as we take precautions like setting strong passwords, we can enjoy its convenience safely. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。越来越多的人开始使用移动支付，要求考生写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，阐述移动支付的优缺点以及自己的看法 【详解】1. 词汇积累 明显的：obvious → apparent 节省：save → spare 现金：cash → money 创新：innovation → creation 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With the development of technology, mobile payment is gaining popularity. 拓展句：As technology develops, mobile payment is becoming more and more popular. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is convenient as we can pay with WeChat or Alipay by scanning a QR code, saving time. (运用了it作形式主语，以及as引导时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】As long as we take precautions like setting strong passwords, we can enjoy its convenience safely. (运用了as long as引导条件状语从句的结构) 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。 After Henry delivered all thenewspapers, he pedaled fast to The Gazette offices by 8: 30. The chief editorhad something important to tell him. He parked his bike and bounded up twonights of stairs to the chief editor's door. Mr. Trotta greeted him."About those papers," he paused, "no good way to deliver badnews," Henry’s smile faded. "Were closing shop Saturday. Advertisingis down. Television is how people get their news today, Mr. Trotta shrugged, "You won't have to get up early on weekends." "No," said Henry, "but I like waking up early and meeting people on my route. It'ssad People won't get their neighborhood news any more.” As Henry rode past the familiar houses, he saw Mr Grady on his porch (门廊) holding a broom (扫把). "Mr. Grady, wait," Henry called, setting down his bike. He led Mr. Grady to a chair and took the broom. In minutes, the porch was clean. "Now, Mr, Grady, anytime you have chores (家务) call me." They sat for a while asMr. Grady recalled how happy he’d been moving his family to 26 Maple. He sounded lonely. A week after closing, Henry wondered if his customers missed The Gazette as much as he did. He thought of a way to find out. He started out on his oldroute with a notebook. First stop: Mr, Jonas, 17 Oak. When Henry asked him about the paper, Mr. Jonas answered, "I sure liked reading the week'shappenings. By the way, I have a pile of old comics from The Gazette. Think someone would want them?" “I’ll ask around." Henry made a note in his notebook. He stopped at Mrs. Burke's, 27 Maple. She opened the door holding two babies. Her other two kids held on toher legs. Henry stared. "You could use a babysitter." "Definitely. I meant to put an ad in The Gazette, but....Know any neighbors with experience?” Mr Simon was next door, carrying his violin out to his car. "Hey, Henry. My band is having aconcert in the park next Friday. Tell all your friends.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. As Henry made more notes, anidea started forming in his head. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Customers cheered Henry idea and helpedsupply the news. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】As Henry made more notes, an idea started forming in his head. Maybe he could create a news page for the neighbors. But how would he print it? He pedaled to school and explained everything to his good friends. “Let’s work it out together.” All his friends agreed to help. The next day, good news came. Jenny helped to get a second-hand color printer and Bob’s father promised to supply paper to them for free. “Perfect!” Henry said. Customers cheered Henry's idea and helped supply the news. Miss Roberts advertised that she needed a teenager to help clean her basement. The new family who just moved in invited neighbors to a “Meet the Johnsons” party. Henry added: “Stories told by friendly gentleman at 26 Maple. Stop by to chat.” Henry typed the news, made photocopies, and delivered the first Tree Streets News on Saturday. After that, neighbors advertised giveaways, and requested books and music. Henry missed his old Gazette job, but he had launched something too. He was making news and connecting neighbors. 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Henry发放宪报给各位邻居，日复一日，他好奇会不会有人和他一样在乎看报纸这件事，他询问每位邻居，每位邻居都有在报纸上刊登广告的需求，他准备为邻居出版一种报纸，找到了新的方式和邻居建立联系。 【详解】1.段落续写： 由第一段首句内容“随着亨利记下更多笔记，一个想法开始在他脑海中形成。”可知，第一段可描写Henry计划创建一种新报纸，并将想法告诉了自己的朋友，得到了朋友的支持的经过。 由第二段首句内容“客户们都很支持Henry的想法，并帮助提供了新闻。”可知，第二段可描写Henry开始筹办报纸编辑工作，将邻居的需求刊登在报纸上，获得了成功。 2.续写线索：提出想法——告诉朋友——得到支持——开始广告刊登——受到欢迎 3.词汇激活 行为类 提出想法：come up with/form an idea 告诉：inform/tell 支持：support/cheer 刊登：advertise/put sth. on the newspaper 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Miss Roberts advertised that she needed a teenager to help clean her basement.（由连接词that引导的宾语从句作advertised的宾语） [高分句型2].The new family who just moved in invited neighbors to a “Meet the Johnsons” party. （由关系代词who引导定语从句） 1 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司zxxk.com 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。Would you and dad be okay if I painted my room blue? Of course. but you'll need to take the wallpaper off first and then clean the walls before you paint. I can help you if you like. Yes, please. That would be great. Listen to the next question. Jack, I just saw you walk into the office. Did you forget about your dinner meeting downtown? Oh, no, i'll get stuck in traffic. If I take a taxi. Should I take the subway? Yes, that's a good idea. Or you'll be waiting forever. Listen to the next question. Here you are. I couldn't remember which numbers our seats were. Here I bought you a drink and some candies. thanks. I was worried he would miss the start of the film. It's going to start in a few minutes. Oh, i'd Better turn my phone off. Listen to the next question. Hi sue. I missed english class today because I was at the doctors. Is there any homework? Yes, we have to read chapter forty two of one thousand nine hundred eighty four and then write a two hundred word review of IT OK. thanks. Listen to the next question. The gap between the rich and the poor is increasing in many european countries. Same here in america, experts believe the gap can be reduced directly by increasing the incomes of the poorest, but it's not an easy job. Listen to the next question. I started a low carb diet back in february, and now six months later, I feel Better than ever . a low carb diet. Does that mean you avoid foods like bread, noodles, rice and potatoes? Yes, basically. well, you look great, but is IT healthy to remove the whole food groups from your diet. I haven't cut out carbo hydrate completely. I'm simply eating less of them and focusing on eating more meat, fish, eggs and other high protein foods. I spend way more money on food, but i've lost eight kilograms, and I have so much more energy. I started a low carb diet back in february, and now six months later, I feel Better than ever . a low carb diet. Does that mean you avoid foods like bread, noodles, rice and potatoes? Yes, basically. well, you look great. but is IT healthy to remove the whole food groups from your diet. I haven't cut out carbo hydrate completely. I'm simply eating less of them and focusing on eating more meat, fish, eggs and other high protein foods. I spend way more money on food, but i've lost eight kilograms, and I have so much more energy. Listen to the next question. Hey, Emily, i'm glad you have volunteer to help clean up the beach today. It's Better than being stuck in the office all day. Let's i'll be helping the environment. That's true. By the way, our activity today is being filmed and shown on T. V do you mind that? Absolutely not. That way will show people how easy IT is to change their behavior and make a difference. What we are doing could at least inspire others to do something similar. That's what i'm hoping to achieve as well. All plastic waste we produce is reaching the oceans at an alarming rate. This hasn't received nearly as much attention as other environmental problems like air pollution and the loss of forests. Hey, Emily, i'm glad you have volunteer to help clean up the beach today. It's Better than being stuck in the office all day. lots. I'll be helping the environment. That's true. By the way, our activity today is being filmed and shown on T. V do you mind that? Absolutely not. That way will show people how easy IT is to change their behavior and make a difference. What we are doing could at least inspire others to do something similar. That's what i'm hoping to achieve as well. All the plastic waste we produce is reaching the oceans at an alarming rate. This hasn't received nearly as much attention as other environmental problems like air pollution and the loss of forests. Listen to the next question. Hi, mrs. Smart, i'm can't north from mister kings class. Could you help me with some career guidance? Of course, kent, that's my job. After all, what are you interested in or what do you enjoy doing? I like science and technology, and i'm pretty good at problem solving. Those are great strengths to have. Have you considered a career in engineering or computer science? Well, my mom is an engineer, and he loves me to follow in her fall steps. But i'd prefer something involving programming. cool. And what would you say you are terrible at? How shall I put IT team work? Every time I have been a member of a group, i've managed to do my share well and keep a good relationship with others. But when I had to organize other members to finish the task, I always ended up with anger and failure. IT seems I can't guide people well. Ah, I see. I'll help you find a good fit. Hi, mrs. Smart, i'm can't north from mister king's class. Could you help me with some career guidance? Of course, kent, that's my job. After all, what are you interested in or what do you enjoy doing? I like science and technology, and i'm pretty good at problem solving. Those are great strengthens to have. Have you considered a career in engineering or computer science? Well, my mom is an engineer, and he loves me to follow in her for steps. But i'd prefer something involving programming. cool. And what would you say you are terrible at? How shall I put IT team work? Every time I have been a member of a group, i've managed to do my share well and keep a good relationship with others. But when I had to organize other members to finish the task, I always ended up with anger and failure. IT seems I can't guide people well. uh, I see. I'll help you find a good fit. Listen to the next question. Have you heard about the four kids who survived alone for forty days in the amazon jungle? No, what. They were on the way to visit their father when their plane crashed. All adults on the plane were killed, including their mother. How awful due to bad. whether the crash site wasn't discovered for weeks, realizing the kids had survived and been looking for help gave everybody hope. But they were so Young. The eldest kid was only thirteen, and the Youngest one was in eleven month old. Baby. wow. Luckily they had been raised in the jungle and thus had the right survival skills. But how did the kids feed the baby? They fed him a special plant mixture using a large leef as a bottle. unbelievable. So what happened next? The colombian army organized a search, but the kids were scared of the soldiers, so they . had poor things. Their grandmother recorded a special message to calm them, which was played in the jungle. A rescue dog discovered them first and helped guide them towards help. Finally, a human search party found them. Thank goodness. Have you heard about the four kids who survived alone for forty days in the amazon jungle? No, what. They were on the way to visit their father when their plane crashed. All adults on the plane were killed, including their mother. How awful due to bad. whether the crash site wasn't discovered for weeks, realizing the kids had survived and been looking for help gave everybody hope. But they were so Young. The eldest kid was only thirteen, and the Youngest one was in eleven month old. Baby. wow. Luckily they had been raised in the jungle and thus had the right survival skills. But how did the kids feed the baby? They feed him a special plant mixture using a large leaf as a bottle. unbelievable. So what happened next? The colombian army organized a search, but the kids were scared of the soldiers, so they . had poor things. Their grandmother recorded a special message to calm them, which was played in the jungle. A rescue dog discovered them first and helped guide them towards help. Finally, a human search party found them. Thank goodness. Listen to the next question. Thank you to everyone who has come here to see my stamp collection today. I have been collecting stamps since I was a little boy. I can remember my father handing me his own collection. Working for the post office for over twenty years, he had collected many interesting stamps. He inspired me. From that day on, I promised I would add to IT. Now I have so many from all corners of the world, they are all on show today. Although I have stamps from over a hundred countries, most of them come from amErica written and china. Some are very rare and expensive, such as my nineteen sixty nine chinese red stamp collection. Each of those is worth almost two thousand dollars. I also have a few australian stamps from nineteen fifty two worth one thousand dollars each, and the british stamp from nineteen seventy five worth five hundred dollars. I gathered questions from you about stamps when I was still planning the show. The most frequent one is about judging their value. I can't tell exactly, but I have my own method of judging. If you're interested, we can discuss IT later today. I know some of you are looking to buy some stamps today. However, none of my stamps for sale enjoy looking around. Thank you to everyone who has come here to see my stamp collection today. I have been collecting stamps since I was a little boy. I can remember my father handing me his own collection. Working for the post office for over twenty years, he had collected many interesting stamps. He inspired me. From that day on, I promised I would add to IT. Now I have so many from all corners of the world, they are all on show today. Although I have stamps from over a hundred countries, most of them come from america, britain and china. Some are very rare and expensive, such as my nineteen sixty nine chinese red stamp collection. Each of those is worth almost two thousand dollars. I also have a few australian stamps from nineteen fifty two with one thousand dollars each, and the british stamp from nineteen seventy five worth five hundred dollars. I gathered questions from you about stamps when I was still planning the show. The most frequent one is about judging their value. I can't tell exactly, but I have my own method of judging. If you're interested, we can discuss IT later today. I know some of you are looking to buy some stamps today. However, none of my stamps are for sale. Enjoy looking around. 听力部分到此结束。