单元过关检测(八)-【衡水真题密卷】2026年高考英语单元过关检测(除广东外全部省份A版)

·英语· 参考答案及解析 whether it's been posted or not.The ones with in the traffic volume and the traffic jams the highest values are about past events,like a coming from it that are concerning us.Though famous wedding,or a football team winning the there's no increase in traffic accidents yet, cup-that kind of thing. that's not something we expect to happen. W:Well,Ben,thanks very much. About the new regulations,we'd expected Text 10 some complaints coming up,but surprisingly, M:Good morning everyone!We've called this there wasn't any.Our people are showing care meeting to inform our citizens about the new and support for our move.I think the new regulations for traffic and parking in our traffic regulations will make a lot of difference. district.I'll start by summarizing these changes First,we'll place flexible restrictions on before we open the meeting to questions.First, traditional car driving,with electronic cars not why do we need to make changes to our traffic included.Besides,we're planning to widen the systems?Well,we're very aware that traffic is seven main roads and bridges in our district. becoming a more serious problem,with the And about parking,we'll put time limits on increase in heavy traffic while we've been some types of vehicles,without raising the building a new hospital.But it's the overall rise parking fees.These types include.. 2025一2026学年度单元过关检测（八）英语 第一部分听力 B 1-5 CBBBC 6-10 ACBAC 语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者四 11-15 ACBAA 16-20 AACBA 年前在波特兰买房后打理花园，面对贫瘠土壤，采用 第二部分阅读 现代农业方法改良，最终对土壤有全新认知的过程。 第一节 24.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中“In A previous,much tinier gardens,I'd fix it with a 语篇导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了海 few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. 滩清洁志愿者的招募信息。 可知，作者过去是通过添加优质土壤来改善土壤 21.C【解析】细节理解题。根据Major Duties部 的，也就是添加肥沃的土壤。 分中的“Collect trash from shorelines,sort it, 25.C【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Two and package it..”可知，这次志愿服务的主要职责 core principles of modern agriculture can guide 是收集、分类和打包海岸线上的垃圾。 this shift:minimizing soil disturbance and 22.B【解析】细节理解题。根据Major Duties部 emphasizing biodiversity.In practice,growing 分中的“All children must be accompanied by a crops by turns;prioritizing organic inputs over parent or guardian.Please wear closed toed chemical fertilizers;integrating crops,trees and shoes and sun protection.”可知，志愿者必须穿 livestock;”和“soil from being washed away with 合适的鞋子。 cover crops'”可知，这里说的是一些现代农业的 23.B【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段“Ability 原则及实践方法，其中提到用覆盖作物来防止土 to follow standards of professional behavior 壤被冲走，故画线词在此处应是“保护、防护”的 including dress,punctuality(准时性)，and 意思，与“Sheltering”意思相近。 interpersonal relationships.”可知，志愿者需要 26.D【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段“In May,I 行为得体。 decided to relocate a flowering plant.As I dug ·39· AT 真题密卷 单元过关检测 the plant out,all manner of life emerged. 30.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中 Earthworms swung from the roots.A daddy "Different from the lightbulb metaphor,the longlegs hurried for shelter.Below the plant I seed metaphor implies an understanding that even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal generating new ideas is a laborious process, mycelium(真菌菌丝).”可知，本段描述了作者在 which requires time and effort..”可推知，种子隐 移栽开花植物时，看到了蚯蚓、长脚蜘蛛以及真 喻暗示着个人的不断努力。 菌菌丝体等各种各样的生物出现，展现了多种生 31.A【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中 物共存的情况，可推知，第四段的目的是说明形 "Given the nature of our metaphorical minds,it 成了多物种的群落。 is worth asking:are our metaphors suitable? 27.A【解析】主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The We owe it to ourselves and others to use metaphors appropriately.These choices- challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. conscious or not-can be constructive or 和最后一段中“Running my fingers through the destructive.”可推知，最后一段的目的是呼吁人 soil,I understood,more clearly than ever 们合适地使用隐喻。 before,that I transformed much more than my D yard-it completely changed the way I think 语篇导读：本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕发明与需 about soil.It's not simply as a medium for life, 求的关系纠正人们对于发明与需求关系的固有认 but as a living entity(个体)in its own right..”可 知，指出人们通常认为发明是因社会有未被满足的 知，文章主要讲述了作者打理花园改造土壤的过 需求而产生，但实际上很多发明是由发明者的好奇 程，通过实践对土壤有了新的认识，认为土壤不 心或爱捣鼓的特质驱动的。 仅仅是生命的介质，它本身就是一个有生命的个 32.B【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It is a 体，强调了土壤的重要性及独特“生命力”，因此 common view that 'Necessity is the mother of “The Soul of Soil(土壤的灵魂)”适合做文章 invention’.”可知，以Eli Whitney发明轧棉机为 标题。 例，就是为了阐释“需求是发明之母”这一观，点， 所以提及Eli Whitney是来举例说明观，点。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“隐喻是 33.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中的 如何塑造人类思维”的相关信息。 "Public contentment with these two means 28.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“A remained high until World War I when the study conducted at Purchase College found that armies concluded that they really did need metaphors can frame people's perspectives, trucks,which eventually made those vehicles a thereby shaping their reasoning and subsequent substitute for horse-drawn wagons in actions..”可推知，隐喻能塑造人类思维，影响人 industrialized countries..”可知，是军队的需要推 们的行为。 动了机动车的流行。 29.B【解析】词义猜测题。根据第三段画线词所 34.C【解析】词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的 在句子“It may lead people to question their "Inventors often have to insist on their tinkering capability to generate news ideas,and as a for a long time in the absence of public demand, behavioral consequence,people may because early models perform too poorly to be underestimate the role of hard work and useful.For instance,the first cameras, continuous learning in bringing about change." typewriters,and television sets were as awful as 可推知句意为“它可能会导致人们质疑自己产生 Otto's seven-foot-tall gas engine.That makes it 新想法的能力，作为一种行为后果，人们可能会 difficult for an inventor to foresee whether his 低估努力工作和不断学习在带来变化方面的作 or her first awful design might eventually find a 用。”故画线词“underestimate'”的含义为“低估”。 use and thus invest more time and expense to AT ·40· ·英语· 参考答案及解析 develop it.”可知，That指代的就是前面提到的 the outcome.”可知，事情会发生变化，并不总是 早期模型性能差这一情况。 按你的计划进行，要对结果保持灵活态度。选项 35.D【解析】主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Itis E进一步解释了如何保持灵活的态度，也就是即 a common view that 'Necessity is the mother of 使变化没有达到你的期望，也没关系。 invention'.”以及第二段中的“Thus,invention 39.B【解析】空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根 is often the mother of necessity,rather than 据下文“Knowing how you respond to change vice versa..”以及最后一段中的“Even inventions and what to look out for emotionally, that meet the need for which they were initially psychologically and physically is essential to designed may later prove more valuable at gaining comfort when handling new situations." meeting unforeseen needs.While James Watt 可知，本段主要讲述的是要熟悉自己对变化的反 designed his steam engine to pump water from 应。选项B正是本段内容的概述。 mines,it soon was supplying power to cotton 40.C【解析】根据上文“This is an important mills,then with much greater profit propelling point.When you're young and have little life (驱动)trains and boats.”可知，本文强调发明往 experience,you may feel confused and scared 往超出了事先所认定的需求，是出于好奇等的一 about making changes and facing new 种探索追求，D项能很好地概括文章主旨，适合 situations..”可知，当你年轻且生活经验不足时， 做文章的标题。 面对变化和新情境可能会感到困惑和害怕。选 第二节 项C延续上文内容，指出害怕变化和离开舒适区 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了帮 是人之天性。 助人们掌控生活中变化的几个有效的方法，包括保 第三部分语言运用 持全局观念、在采取行动前全面评估情境、保持现实 第一节 的期望以及熟悉自己对变化的反应等。 语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在一个 36.D【解析】根据上文“Being able to step back 下雨天作者的车被一个女孩的车追尾，女孩被警察 and observe each situation within the context of 开罚单，面临吊销驾照的处罚的故事。最终作者决 the‘bigger picture’of your life helps you 定为无过错的她出庭作证，如实陈述了当时的情况， process your feelings about the importance of a 法官听后撤销了对女孩的指控。 certain event or situation.Learning to keep 41.A【解析】根据下文“Minutes later,a things in a healthy perspective may help reduce policeman 47 and directly issued the girl a distraction and moderate emotional responses." ticket for failure to control speed',and 可知，上文讲述的是保持健康的全局观念，可能 several other offenses'”可知，警察给追尾的女孩 有助于减少干扰，并调节情绪反应。选项D延续 开了罚单，由此可知，作者没有过错，尽管雨天路 上文内容，进一步解释这样做的好处是让你专注 滑，还是设法把车停在离前面汽车只有几英寸的 于当前的具体情境。 地方。 37.G【解析】根据上文“Understand all of your 42.D【解析】根据下文“Minutes later,a options before you do anything.Really think it policeman 47 and directly issued the girl a through.”可知，上文指出在做事情之前，要了解 ticket for 'failure to control speed',and several 所有的选择。选项G解释了这样做的好处，即这 other offenses'”可知，警察给追尾的女孩开了罚 样做能简化你的努力，并且能够专注于自己的 单，事故责任被认定为在这个女孩，由此可知，作 目标。 者是为自己勉强安全停下而庆幸，短语sgh 38.E【解析】根据上文“Situations can change,so with relief意为“松一口气”。 understand that things don't always work out as 43.B【解析】根据下文“I was unharmed'”可知，作 you planned.In other words,be flexible about 者没有受伤，因此是心怀感激，即谢天谢地。 ·41· AT 真题密卷 单元过关检测 44.C【解析】根据上文“my car was hit hard from that the road was exceptionally slippery.I also behind”可知，作者的车被后面重重地撞了一下， 53 the girl wasn'tto blame..”可知，作者出 因此要下车评估情况。 庭作证，陈述事情的经过，伸张正义，由此可知， 45.C【解析】根据上文“The girl who had hit me 法官称赞他履行了公民的义务。 was in tears..”可知，撞了作者的那个女孩哭了，55.B【解析】根据上文“directly issued the girl a 由此推知，她很愧疚，会向作者道款。 ticket for 'failure to control speed',and several 46.D【解析】根据上文“her brakes(刹车)had other offenses,which could have led to the 48 taken longer to”和下文“because of the slippery of her license”可知，女孩被开了罚单，理由是“没 road”可知，女孩是解释事故发生的原因，即由于 有控制速度”，以及其他几项违规行为，由此可 路面滑，她的刹车反应较慢。 知，法官是撤销了对女孩的指控。 47.A【解析】根据下文“directly issued the girl a第二节 ticket for 'failure to control speed',and several 56.cooperative 57.occasions 58.to continue other offenses”可知，警察出现了，直接给这名女 59.what 60.are laid 61.who 62.performing 孩开了罚单。 63.delicacy 64.from 65.seated 48.B【解析】根据上文“directly issued the girl a 第四部分写作 ticket for 'failure to control speed',and several 第一节 other offenses'”可推知，没有控制速度，以及其他 Dear James, 几项违规行为的罚单可能会导致女孩的驾照被 I'm writing to share with you a handicraft class 吊销。 I had in a local folk museum last Thursday.You 49.D【解析】根据下文“I also53 the girl cannot imagine how meaningful and interesting it wasn't to blame..”可知，作者认为这不是女孩的 was! 错，由此可知，他在安慰她说这不是她的错。 We were assigned to craft something that 50.D【解析】根据下文“I recounted the incident struck us most.Inspired by a type of delicate kite 52,saying neither of us was speeding and displayed in the gallery,I created a kite,which was that the road was exceptionally slippery.”可知， featured like a butterfly.To make it look more 作者帮助了女孩，出庭作证，叙述了这件事的情 realistic,I painted its wings black and white, 况，由此可知，作者是决定寻求正义。 making it stand out from others. 51.B【解析】根据上文“I comforted her that it Being surrounded by handicrafts has not only wasn'ther49 and promised to help.”可知， inspired my creativity,but also provides a chance to 作者答应过要帮助女孩，此时履行了自己的诺 develop my hands-on skills.More importantly, 言，由此可知，女孩显得很感激。 deeply impressed by our traditional folk culture,I 52.C【解析】根据下文“When I finished speaking, also feel proud of our skilled craftsmen of the the courtroom erupted into applause”可知，作者 ancestors. 的叙述赢得了法庭的掌声，由此可知，作者应该 Yours, 是如实地叙述了这件事。 Li Hua 53.C【解析】根据上文“saying neither of us was 第二节 speeding and that the road was exceptionally She did so,then excitedly described her slippery”可知，作者说自己和女孩都没有超速， design concept of the recycling bin.“Cool！”Max 而且路特别滑，再结合下文“the girl wasn'tto chirped.Fired up by her brilliant idea,they worked blame”可推知，作者又进一步强调这不是那个女 hard together,making spots for paper,plastic, 孩的错。 glass,and metal.Over the week,the pair worked 54.A【解析】根据上文“I recounted the incident tirelessly to build their recycling bin.They included 52,saying neither of us was speeding and sections for different types of materials and added AT ·42· ·英语· 参考答案及解析 sensors that would light up when an item was Text 5 correctly sorted.But if a mistake was made,it W:I have so many jobs to do.I don't know where to flashed red,and a nice robot voice would show the start.I end up either doing nothing or putting way.They even decorated it with colorful pictures jobs off until later.Can you help me? which show a clean world without trash,where M:When I'm in that kind of situation,I make a to- animals could play. do list and work through them.Try doing that. Lucy and Max's hard work paid off.Their Text 6 recycling bin wasn't just a bin;it was a symbol of hope,a call to action,a testament to partnership W:We couldn't ask for a better day,could we? and deep love for the planet.On presentation day, M:Yes.There isn't a cloud in the sky. their classmates were in awe of their clever design W:But the weatherman said it would rain all and powerful message.So impressed was Mr.Lee weekend. that he advocated for its school-wide adoption. M:Really?Anyway,I have to work all weekend, Overjoyed by the positive response,Lucy and Max so it doesn't matter to me.Ah,this bus seems realized that real change required collective efforts, to be running late. and their bin stood as convincing evidence that W:Yes.We've been here for at least fifteen teamwork truly makes the dream work. 听力材料 minutes.Shall we call a taxi? Text 1 M:It's still early.I don't think we need to hurry. W:The food at this restaurant has improved a lot. Text 7 M:Yes,I didn't like their noodles,but they're M:Wendy,there're dark circles under your eyes. great now.Same with the dumplings. Did you stay up late working last night? W:I could eat my duck all over again. W:No,I just lost sleep.I thought about too many Text 2 things before bedtime. M:I don't want to watch TV.I'm feeling active. Shall we go for a run? M:You were just stressed out,because you have to W:But I am looking forward to an afternoon of give a presentation next week. watching romantic films and eating ice creams. W:You're right.Do you think I need to see a doctor Perhaps we could make a deal-watch a film at and take sleeping pills? home,then have a nice walk? M:There's no need to do so for the time being.You M:OK,let's do that then. can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk Text 3 after supper.And remember not to drink strong M:Did you watch the Olympic ice-skating events? Nathan Chen was amazing! tea or coffee before bedtime. W:Oh,I usually only watch the opening W:I'll have a try.Thanks a million. ceremonies.They are more interesting than M:You're welcome.You also gave me much sports. assistance when we signed the contract with the M:But the skating and skiing events are the best clients last time. part.Plus,the interviews are so heart-warming! Text 8 Text 4 W:Do you know if they are posting the exam W:Welcome to the international surf invitational. results at the school notice board like last year? We're here in the Pacific Island nation of Tahiti, M:Not this time.They'll post them on the website, also known as the home to surfing. so you'll be able to see them in your house. M:As a native Hawaiian,I'd say otherwise,but ·43· AT 真题密卷 单元过关检测 I'm grateful to be here with Sarah today.And I M:So,what should I do with it? respect the rich tradition of surfing throughout W:Keep it in your car,or tie it high on a tree far the Pacific islands. from your tent.So,let's see what you have,hot W:Similarly,Tom,it's with great honor that we dogs,fruits,and bread.What are you planning introduce you to our home in Tahiti.But I'm to eat? sorry for forgetting the words in Hawaiian that M:Hot dogs,of course.And I need you to help me you taught me before. start this fire.Here are some newspapers. M:The pleasure is mine.Put a Joy to watch the W:OK. best surfers in the world compete.I always Text 10 forget that Tahitian's first language is French. M:Shinichi Sakamoto is 57,and works in Shimizu, I'm afraid I can't help you with that. one of Japan's biggest construction companies. W:No worries.For the convenience of the viewers He is part of the greying and falling workforce. here at borabora beach or online,English will According to Mr.Sakamoto,statistics showed be fine. that a third of Japanese construction laborers are M:Deal.Over one hour later,we'll introduce this over 54 years old,and they are considering year's competitors and judges while they get retiring so soon.And they're not being replaced ready to start.Before this,there will be a five- by younger builders."The number of laborers minute section with the Tahiti tourism board, under 30 is just above 10%,"he said.In our chief advertiser for this event. September,Mr.Sakamoto's firm gained a Text 9 promising new co-worker-a robot.It is W:Is this your first time to camp? currently working on a high-rise development in M:No,I went camping once with my parents,but Osaka,transporting heavy building materials every that was years ago.I haven't been camping for night from the ground floor to where they're ages. needed."Can you imagine that materials are in W:So,you know how to build a fire,right? the right position in the morning when laborers M:Well,I know I should gather some wood,and come to the site?”said Mr..Sakamoto,“He even start the fire with a lighter.But it's not works at night time."Robots will benefit from working. W:It's been raining a lot,so the wood around here super fast 5G mobile networks.Better is kind of wet.You'll need some smaller wood connections will make it easier for multiple that's dry,and something like leaves or an robots to cooperate.Many small robots could abandoned nest to get the fire started. work together on different parts of a task.An M:Would newspapers work? example is the 3D printing robots at a university W:Of course,if you have some.However,when in Singapore,each of which can print concrete starting a fire,you should make sure it's safe. following a computer map.All robots in a group Now where is your food? could learn from what one robot is learning.Mr. M:It is in the tent. Sakamoto also introduced other robot workers. W:Oh,no!If you don't put your food in a safe The robots operate on their own,performing place,animals will take it. tasks a manager assigns them on a computer. AT ·44·Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. 2025一2026学年度单元过关检测（八） 13.Who will be probably introduced first? 班级 A.The competitors. B.The advertiser. C.The judges. 题 英语 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.How many times did the man camp before? 本试卷总分150分，考试时间120分钟。 A.Once. B.Twice. C.Three times. 姓名 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 15.Why does the man fail to light the fire? A.The wood he uses is wet. 第-节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） B.He doesn't have a lighter. 得分 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 C.He doesn't know how to do it 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 16.What will the man use to start the fire? 对话仅读一遍。 A.Some newspapers. B.An abandoned nest C.Leaves 1.What did the woman order? 17.Where does the woman ask the man to keep his food? A.Dumplings. B.Noodles C.Duck. A.In the car. B.In the tent. C.Under a tree 2.What will the speakers do first? 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 A.Make a meal. B.See a movie. C.Buy ice creams. 18.What is the main idea of the speech? 3.Which is probably the woman's favorite part of the Olympics? A.The benefits of 5G mobile networks A.The ice-skating events.B.The opening ceremonies.C.The athletes'interviews. B.Construction firms need old workers. 4.Where will the exam results be posted? C.Robots doing more work on building sites A.At the notice board. 19.What is happening to the Japanese construction workforce? B.On the school website. A.It is getting slower.B.It is getting older. C.It is getting smaller. C.In the students'house. 20.Who controls the robots on the computer? A.A manager. B.A laborer. 5.What does the man suggest the woman do? C.An engineer. A.Do things later. B.Ask for help. C.Make a list. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分】 第-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。 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、BC三个 A 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： Beach Cleanup Volunteers Wanted 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。 Major Duties 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 Collect trash from shorelines,sort it,and package it.Follow defined protocols() 6.What is the weather like now? to identify,count,and measure trash and record data on paper or on digital devices such A.Clear. B.Rainy. C.Cloudy. as iPads and camera.Volunteers will work in pairs or small groups. 7.Where does the conversation take place? Pre-registration is not required;walk-ins are welcome.All children must be A.At home. B.In the office. C.At the station. accompanied by a parent or guardian.Please wear closed toed shoes and sun protection. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题. Volunteers are encouraged to bring your own reusable bucket,gloves,and water bottle. 8.Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night? Instructions,data cards,trash and recycling bags,gloves,and water will otherwise be A.She stayed up late working. provided. B.She was under a lot of pressure. Work Location C.She drank strong tea before bedtime. Ventura Harbor beaches.Park near Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. 9.What does the man advise the woman to do? 1901 Spinnaker Drive,Ventura and follow signs to the event.Some work locations cannot C.Have an early supper. be reached by road or trail and require cross-country travel from trails or shorelines. A.Do some exercise.B.Take sleeping pills. Time Commitment 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? Three hours from 9 am to noon on January 20,2025. A.Doctor and patient.B.Husband and wife. C.Fellow workers. Qualifications 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 Experience walking over uneven terrain(崎岖地)； 11.What is Tahiti famous for? Ability to follow standard operating procedures and research protocols; A.Its surfing. B.Its location. C.Its language. Skill in deciding which procedure to follow or whether assistance from staff is needed; 12.When will the competition probably begin? Skill in collecting and recording accurate and precise data,including proofreading,as A.In 5 minutes. B.In 55 minutes. C.In over an hour. necessary: 单元过关检测（八）英语第1页（共8页） 真题密卷 单元过关检测（八）英语第2页（共8页） AT Experience communicating effectively with diverse personnel; 26.What is the purpose of Paragraph 4? Ability to follow standards of professional behavior including dress,punctuality( A.To explain the process of transplanting. 性)，and interpersonal relationships. B.To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. 21.What is the primary responsibility of this volunteering opportunity? C.To stress the competition of different species. A.To provide safety instructions to all attendees. D.To state the formation of multi-species communities. B.To educate participants on environmental issues. 27.What can be a suitable title for the text? C.To gather and categorize waste found on the beaches. A.The Soul of Soil B.The Vitality of the Wild D.To monitor and document wildlife along the shorelines. C.The Art of Gardening D.The Whisper of Flowers 22.Which of the following is a requirement for the volunteers? A.Signing up in advance. B.Wearing appropriate shoes. Many concepts that are central to the human experience are abstract,such as C.Bringing buckets and gloves. D.Walking to the work location. relationships,ideas,and time-things we can't directly see or touch.We commonly use 23.Which is expected of the volunteers? concrete language to talk and think about these things,often through metaphors. A.Offering help to staff. B.Behaving properly. Using metaphors is far more than a poetic device of factual statements.A study C.Acquiring professional skills. D.Analyzing data accurately. conducted at Purchase College found that metaphors can frame people's perspectives, B thereby shaping their reasoning and subsequent actions.For example,describing the When I bought a house in Portland four years ago,I immediately began designing my effort to stop climate change as a "war"rather than a "race"caused people to feel more dream garden,intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting urgency about reducing emissions(排放物). flowers.I soon discovered,however,that the soil was unproductive,clay-heavy and Another example is the lightbulb metaphor commonly used to describe new ideas, littered with stones.In previous,much tinier gardens,I'd fix it with a few bags of high- suggesting that new thoughts appear suddenly like a light switch being turned on. quality soil from the nursery.Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither However,this metaphor implies that new ideas come effortlessly and are accessible only practical nor financially possible.Instead,I decided to remediate (what I to a few geniuses,such as Isaac Newton.who supposedly developed his theory of gravity already had. from a sudden insight about a falling apple.It may lead people to question their capability The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil.Two core principles of modern to generate news ideas,and as a behavioral consequence,people may underestimate the agriculture can guide this shift:minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. role of hard work and continuous learning in bringing about change. An alternative way to describe ideas is by comparing new thoughts to seeds that fall In practice,growing crops by turns;prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; on fertile ground and-if cared for-will grow and develop over time.Different from the integrating crops,trees and livestock;and shielding soil from being washed away with lightbulb metaphor,the seed metaphor implies an understanding that generating new cover crops,often work. ideas is a laborious process,which requires time and effort.It also suggests that anybody I tried to apply such methods in my garden.Where once there was only grass,I created a pond,a rock garden,a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables.I let can be the man of ideas as long as they put their mind to it. The subtle effects of metaphors show how powerful language can be,even though we plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way.I also introduced different often don't realize it.Who'd have thought a simple use of a lightbulb metaphor could plants and rebuilt its ecological communities. profoundly affect how we understand the concept of innovation?Given the nature of our In May,I decided to relocate a flowering plant.As I dug the plant out,all manner of metaphorical minds,it is worth asking:are our metaphors suitable?We owe it to life emerged.Earthworms swung from the roots.A daddy-longlegs hurried for shelter. ourselves and others to use metaphors appropriately.These choices-conscious or not- Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium(真菌菌丝). can be constructive or destructive. Running my fingers through the soil,I understood,more clearly than ever before, 28.What does the study find about metaphors? that I transformed much more than my yard-it completely changed the way I think about A.They make language more poetic. soil.It's not simply as a medium for life,but as a living entity(in its own right. B.They help create abstract concepts. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life,textbooks highlight criteria widely C.They may cause conflicts between people. considered to differentiate the living and nonliving.Soil meets many of them:It has a D.They can shape people's minds and behavior. highly organized structure.It has a capacity for active self-preservation.It grows.It 29.What does the underlined word "underestimate"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? breathes.And it can die. A.Evaluate. B.Overlook. C.Emphasize. D.Acknowledge. 24.How did the author use to improve the soil? 30.How does the seed metaphor differ from the lightbulb metaphor? A.By adding rich soil. B.By covering it with bags. A.It stresses the importance of natural talent. C.By removing the weeds. D.By applying chemical fertilizer. B.It indicates consistent efforts of individuals. 25.What does the underlined word "shielding"in Paragraph 2 probably mean? C.It leads to people's doubt about their creativity. A.Exposing. B.Separating. C.Sheltering. D.Monitoring. D.It simplifies the process of cultivating new ideas AT 单元过关检测（八）英语第3页（共8页） 真题密卷 单元过关检测（八）英语第4页（共8页） 31.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） A.To call on people to use metaphors properly. 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 B.To present the potential limitations of metaphors. 为多余选项。 C.To reveal the difficulty of understanding metaphors. You are bound to face some challenges in life as situations around you change.Here D.To urge people to reflect on the concept of innovation. are some effective tools to help you master change. D Keep things in perspective. It is a common view that "Necessity is the mother of invention".That is,inventions Being able to step back and observe each situation within the context of the "bigger supposedly arise when a society has an unfulfilled need.Quite a few inventions do fit in picture"of your life helps you process your feelings about the importance of a certain this category.For example,in 1794 Eli Whitney invented cotton gins()to replace event or situation.Learning to keep things in a healthy perspective may help reduce laborious hand cleaning of cotton grown in the U.S.South. distraction and moderate emotional responses.36 Such familiar examples fool us into assuming that other major inventions were also Fully assess the situation before you take action. responses to perceived needs.In fact,most inventions were developed by people driven by Understand all of your options before you do anything.Really think it through.37 curiosity or by a love of tinkering().Once a device had been invented,the inventor Otherwise,you'll be wasting your time and energy trying to figure things out instead of then had to find an application for it.Only after it had been in use for a considerable time maintaining a clear focus for handling and achieving your desired goal. did consumers come to feel that they "needed"it.Thus,invention is often the mother of Maintain realistic expectations. necessity,rather than vice versa. Situations can change,so understand that things don't always work out as you A good example is the history of the motor vehicle which was not invented in planned.In other words,be flexible about the outcome.38 Over time,you'll be able response to any demand.When Nikolaus Otto built his first gas engine in 1866,it was to course-correct by making other decisions to help guide you on your way to the outcome weak,heavy,and seven feet tall.Thirty years later,he built the first truck.But it was a you originally wanted. time when horse wagons and steam-powered railroads dominated transportation.Public 39 contentment with these two means remained high until World War I when the armies This is an important point.When you're young and have little life experience,you concluded that they really did need trucks,which eventually made those vehicles a may feel confused and scared about making changes and facing new situations.40 But substitute for horse-drawn wagons in industrialized countries. life is about change.A situation that's fine for one specific time in your life may not be right or appropriate for another time.Knowing how you respond to change and what to Inventors often have to insist on their tinkering for a long time in the absence of look out for emotionally,psychologically and physically is essential to gaining comfort public demand,because early models perform too poorly to be useful.For instance,the first cameras,typewriters,and television sets were as awful as Otto's seven-foot-tall gas when handling new situations. A.Don't try to force an outcome engine.That makes it difficult for an inventor to foresee whether his or her first awful B.Become familiar with how you respond to change. design might eventually find a use and thus invest more time and expense to develop it. C.It's natural to fear change and leave your comfort zone Even inventions that meet the need for which they were initially designed may later prove D.This keeps you focused on the specific situation at hand more valuable at meeting unforeseen needs.While James Watt designed his steam engine E.Even if the change falls short of your expectation,that's OK. to pump water from mines,it soon was supplying power to cotton mills,then with much F.View each situation as a new opportunity rather than a barrier. greater profit propelling()trains and boats. G.This way,you simplify your efforts and can concentrate on your aim. 32.Why does the writer mention Eli Whitney in the first paragraph? 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） A.To clarify a doubt. B.To illustrate a view. 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） C.To introduce the topic. D.To evaluate a statement. 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人空白处的最佳 33.What contributed to the popularity of motor vehicles? 选项。 A.Military demands. B.Creative designs. It was 2017 when the accident occurred.That day it started to rain when I 41 to C.Public satisfaction. D.Powerful engines stop just inches from the car ahead.Before I sighed with 42 my car was hit hard 34.What does the underlined word "That"refer to in the last paragraph? from behind. A.A lack of money and time. B.Absence of public demand. 43 I was unharmed and stepped out to 44 the situation.The girl who had C.Bad performance of early models. D.Awful looks of previous inventions. hit me was in tears.She 45 to me and explained that her brakes (had taken 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? longer to 46 because of the slippery road.Minutes later,a policeman 47 and A.Social Need:the Inner Drive for Invention directly issued the girl a ticket for "failure to control speed",and several other offenses, B.Great Invention:the Force of Society's Progress which could have led to the 48 of her license.The girl was extremely upset,but she C.General Application:the Final Purpose of Invention was helpless against the result.I comforted her that it wasn't her 49 and promised to D.Beyond Necessity:the Curious Pursuit of Invention help. 单元过关检测（八）英语第5页（共8页） 真题密卷 单元过关检测（八）英语第6页（共8页） AT Two weeks later,I received a notice to appear as a witness in the girl's trial. 注意： Although it wasn't required,I decided to seek 50 Upon seeing me in court,the girl 1.词数80个左右： appeared quite 51 I recounted the incident 52 saying neither of us was speeding 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 and that the road was exceptionally slippery.I also 53 the girl wasn't to blame. Dear James, When I finished speaking,the courtroom erupted into applause,and the judge I'm writing to share with you a handicraft class I had in the local folk museum last praised me for 54 my citizen's duty.After careful consideration,he dismissed the 55 against the girl.I believe whoever encounters such a case would do the same. Thursday. 41.A.managed B.hesitated C.failed D.refused Yours. 42.A.excitement B.disappointment C.regret D.relief Li Hua 43.A.Hopefully B.Thankfully C.Strangely D.Importantly 44.A.improve B.clarify C.assess D.monitor 第二节（满分25分】 45.A.whispered B.mentioned C.apologized D.described 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。 46.A.refresh B.recover C.repair D.respond "Our class recycling project will start next week.You can choose to do it alone or in 47.A.turned up B.sped by C.stepped aside D.showed off pairs,"Mr.Lee,the science teacher,announced,"Your goal is to design a recycling 48.A.limitation B.cancellation C.explanation D.collection corner that will increase recycling rates in our classroom.The best idea will be adopted 49.A.weakness B.effort C.excuse D.fault school-wide."The classroom erupted into enthusiastic chatter as students paired up and 50.A.advice B.freedom C.cooperation D.justice began their discussions. 51.A.proud B.grateful C.pitiful D.confused Being a nature and animal lover,Lucy's dream was big.She imagined birds and fish 52.A.confidently B.subjectively C.truthfully D.impatiently thriving(茁壮成长)in a plastic-free environment,inspired by her hours spent observing 53.A.appreciated B.expected C.stressed D.doubted wildlife at her favorite lake."The first step toward a plastic-free habitat is developing a 54.A.performing B.transforming C.remembering D.accepting recycling habit,"she thought,"I'm sure I can come up with a brilliant idea for the 55.A.criticisms B.charges C.procedures D.requirements project!"Her daydreaming was interrupted by a light tap from her best friend,Max. 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分】 "Do you still have that book on recycling?I'm sure there are many helpful tips that 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 we could use for this project.Shall we work on this together?"Max inquired expectantly. Bamboo Pole Dance,regarded both as a land-based sport and a dance form,is a 56 Lucy recalled having read the library book the previous night and placing it on her (cooperate)activity.People of the Li ethnic group will gather together in their brilliantly bedside table..“Um.”she hesitated,“I returned it this morning…and I'm thinking of colored folk costumes to dance on festive or joyous 57 (occasion).And it is not working on this project alone. uncommon for these celebrations 58 (continue)throughout the night. “Oh,Isee,”Max walked away,disappointed,. As for the equipment,59 is needed is only 10 bamboo poles.Two 5-meter-long The next day,Lucy started working on her project,a smart dustbin()Yes, poles are used as the pillow poles and form the two sides of the dance area at a distance of she had a unique concept for the recycling bin but she struggled to construct it.The design 3.5 meters apart.The other eight thinner poles-each 4 meters in length-60 (lay) required a standard of workmanship that was simply beyond her capability.Frustrated, across the pillow poles,creating four parallel rows rather like a window frame.The ends she went for a walk downstairs. of these poles are held by eight team members facing each other in pairs,61 open and "Lucy?"she heard a familiar voice and looked up,surprised to find Max standing close the poles rhythmically(有节奏地)as they slide them on the pillows to the there.He had never witnessed her looking so disheartened before;she was walking accompaniment of music.Dancers jump and hop between the poles,62 (perform) heavily along with a discouraged expression,sighing deeply.Concerned,he called out to various mimes(模仿a动作).This display,particularly for the girls with their lightness and her."What happened?"he asked gently.Guilt-ridden,she admitted lying about the book 63 (delicate),appears much like flying butterflies.Those who fail to keep up with and apologized sincerely.Max forgave her readily. the rhythm will be nipped()between the poles and will be removed 64 the dance. "Well,if you need a partner,all you have to do is ask!"Max replied,smiling. The one who avoids the poles until the very last round will be lifted up,65 (seat)on 注意： the bamboo poles,to the extreme joy of the onlookers. 1.续写词数应为150个左右： 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 2.请在相应位置作答 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，上周四你们班在当地一家民俗博物馆上了一堂手工制作课。请你给 She did so,then exeitedly described her design concept of the recycling bin. 英国朋友James写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你完成的手工作品： Lucy and Max's hard work paid off. 2.你的感想。 AT 单元过关检测（八）英语第7页（共8页） 真题密卷 单元过关检测（八）英语第8页（共8页）2025至2026学年度单元过关检测。8、英语第一部分听力第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。Text one. the food at this restaurant has improved a lot. Yes, I didn't like their noodles, but they're great. now. Same with the dumplings. I could eat my duck all over again. Text two, I don't want to watch T, V. I'm feeling active. Shall we go for a run? But I am looking forward to an afternoon of watching romantic films and eating ice creams. Perhaps we could make a deal, watch a film at home, then have a nice walk. Okay, let's do that then. Text three, did you watch the olympic ice skating events? Nathan chen was amazing. Oh, I usually only watch the opening ceremonies. They are more interesting than sports. but the skating and skiing events are the best part, plus the interviews are so hard warming. Text four. do you know if they are posting the exam results at the school notice board like last year. not this time, they'll post them on the website, so you'll be able to see them in your house. Text five. I have so many jobs to do, I don't know where to start. I end up either doing nothing or putting jobs off until later. Can you help . me when I mean that kind of situation? I make a to do list and work through them, try doing that. 第二节听下面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ABC3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，听第六段材料，回答第六、七题。We couldn't ask for a Better day. could we? Yes, there isn't a cloud in the sky. but the weather man said IT would rain . all weekend, really. Anyway, I have to work all weekend, so IT doesn't matter to me. This bus seems to be running late. Yes, we've been here for at least fifteen minutes. Shall we call a taxi? It's still early. I don't think we need to hurry. We couldn't ask for a Better day. could we? Yes, there isn't a cloud in the sky. but the weather man said IT would rain . all weekend, really. Anyway, I have to work all weekend, so IT doesn't matter to me. This boss seems to be running late. Yes, we've been here for at least fifteen minutes. Shall we call a . taxi is still early. I don't think we need to hurry. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。Wendy, their dark circles under your eyes, did you stay up late working last night? No, I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before a bedtime. You were just stressed out because you have to give a presentation next week. You're right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills? There is no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper, and remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bed time. I'll have a try. Thanks a million. You're welcome. You also gave me much assistance when we sign the contract with the clients last time. Wendy, their dark circles under your eyes, did you stay up late working last night? No, I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before a bedtime. You were just stressed out because you have to give a presentation next week. You're right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills? There is no need to do so for the time being. You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper, and remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bed time. I'll have a try. Thanks a million. You're welcome. You also gave me much assistance when we sign the contract with the clients last time. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。Welcome to the international surf invitation. We're here in the pacific island nation of tahiti, also known as the home to surfing. As a native hawaii, i'd say otherwise, but i'm grateful to be here with sarra today, and I respect the rich tradition of serving throughout the pacific islands. Similarly, tom is with great honor that we introduce you to our home into heat. But i'm sorry for forgetting the words in hawaii that you taught me before. The pleasure is mine put a joy to watch the best surfers in the world compete. I always forget that the hessian s first language is french. I'm afraid I can't help you with that. no worries. For the convenience of the viewers here at bora bora beach or online, english will be fine . deal over one hour later will introduce this year's competitors and judges while they get ready to start. Before this, there will be a five minutes section with the taht tourism board, our chief advertiser for this event. Welcome to the international surf. Invitations were here in the pacific island nation of tahiti, also known as the home to surfing. As a native hawaii, i'd say otherwise, but i'm grateful to be here with Sarah today. And I respect the rich tradition of serving throughout the pacific islands. Similarly, tom is with great honor that we introduce you to our home into heat. But i'm sorry for forgetting the words in hawaii that you taught me before. The pleasure is mine put a joy to watch the best surfers in the world compete. I always forget that the hessian s first language is french. I'm afraid I can't help you with that. no worries. For the convenience of the viewers here at bora bora beach or online, english will be fine deal . over one hour later will introduce this year's competitors and judges while they get ready to start. Before this, there will be a five minutes section with the taht tourism board, our chief advertiser for this event. 听第九段材料，回答第14至17题。Is this your first time to camp? No, I went camping once with my parents, but that was years ago. I haven't been camping for ages. So you know how to build a fire, right? Well, I know I should gather some wood and start the fire with a lighter, but it's not working. It's been raining a lot. So the wood around here is kind of wet. You'll need some smaller woods that's dry and something like leaves are an abandoned nest to get the fire started. Would newspapers work? Of course, if you have some, however, when starting a fire, you should make sure it's safe. Now, where is your food? Oh, no. If you do . not put your food in a safe place, animals will take IT. So what should I do with IT? Keep IT in your car or tied high on a tree, far from your tent. So let's see what you have, hot dogs, fruits and bread. What are you planning to eat? Hot dogs, of course. And I need you to help me start this fire. Here are some newspapers. okay? Is this your first time to camp? No, I went camping once with my parents, but that was years ago. I haven't been camping for ages. So you know how to build a fire, right? Well, I know I should gather some wood and start the fire with a lighter, but it's not working. It's been raining a lot, so the wood around here is kind of wet. You'll need some smaller wood that's dry and something like leaves or an abandoned nest to get the fire started. Would . newspapers work? Of course, if you have some, however, when starting a fire, you should make sure it's safe. Now, where is your food? Oh. no. If you don't . put your food in a safe place, animals will take IT. So what should I do with IT? Keep IT in your car or tied high on a tree, far from your tent. So let's see what you have, hot dogs, fruits and bread. What are you planning to eat? Hot dogs, of course. And I need you to help me start this fire. Here are some newspapers. okay? 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。Chini sc motto is fifty seven and works in shame to one of japan's biggest construction companies. He is part of the grain and falling workforce. According to mr. Sa motto. Statistics showed that a third of japanese construction labors are over fifty four years old, and they are considering retiring so soon, and they're not being replaced by Younger builders. The number of labour rs under thirty is just above ten percent, he said. In september, mr. Saca motor's firm gained a promising new co worker or robot. IT is currently working on a high rise development in osaka, transporting heavy building materials every night from the ground floor to where they're needed. Can you imagine that materials are in the right position in the morning when labor rs. Come to the site, said mr. c. moto. He even works at nigh time. Robots will benefit from superfast five g mobile networks. Better connections will make IT easier for multiple robots to CoOperate. Many small robots could work together on different parts of a task. An example is the 3d printing robots at a university in singapore，each of which can print concrete following a computer map. All robot in a group could learn from what one robot is learning. mr. Sica model also introduced other robot workers. The robots Operate on their own performing task. A manager assigns them on a computer. Chini sc motto is fifty seven and works in shame to one of japan's biggest construction companies. He is part of the grain and falling workforce. According to mr. Sa motto. Statistics showed that a third of japanese construction labors are over fifty four years old, and they are considering retiring so soon, and they're not being replaced by Younger builders. The number of labour rs under thirty is just above ten percent, he said. In september, mr. Sc motors firm gained a promising new co worker, a robot. IT is currently working on a high rise development in osaka, transporting heavy building materials every night from the ground floor to where they're needed. Can you imagine that materials are in the right position in the morning when labor rs. Come to the side, said mr. s. Motto, he even works at nigh time. Robots will benefit from superfast five g mobile networks. Better connections will make IT easier for multiple robots to CoOperate. Many small robots could work together on different parts of a task. An example is the three d printing robots at a university in singapore, each of which can print concrete following a computer map. All robot in a group could learn from what one robot is learning. mr. Sica model also introduced other robot workers. The robots Operate on their own performing task. A manager assigns them on a computer. 听力部分到此结束。