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Unit. 单元检测卷第一部分听力。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, have you put your glasses in your school bag, andy? yes. And my ruler, I forgot that yesterday. Come on, let's go. Or will miss the school bus. Text to the internet offers . us plenty of ways of learning, like videos . I know, but I prefer to go to a library and read books. Text three, would you like to go to the park with me later? I'm going to try out my new camera and take some beautiful photos. I'd love to, but I have my biology class this afternoon. Enjoy your new camera. Text for its very lovely. You can just put your phone in IT. Yes, IT was made in china. I needed to go with address. My aunt bought me. Text five, gene is unhappy recently. What's wrong with her? SHE has been homesick for a week. Why don't we visit her and find out how she's doing? Good idea. 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。Texas. lovely day . isn't IT. Oh yes, be beautiful. You're not english. are you? No, i'm from italy, but my father was born in england and my mother comes from japan. How long have you been learning . english for three years now? Wow, your english is so good. How long are you going to stay in england? Another six months? Then i'm going back to italy. Actually, i've been here for four years. Lovely day isn't IT. Oh yes, be beautiful. You're not english, are you? No, i'm from italy, but my father was born in england and my mother comes from japan. How long have you been learning . english for three years now? Wow, your english is so good. How long are you going to stay in england? Another six months? Then i'm going back to italy. Actually, i've been here for four years. 听第七段材料,回答第8至10题。Text seven, I want a new hobby, but i'm not sure what to do. Do you have any interesting hobbies? I have a lot of hobbies. I am a writer and worked at home, so I have free time to do other things, and I don't like being bored, so I find new hobby. My favorite one is exercise. IT is good for me and makes me feel strong. I walk my dog around the neighborhood or go to the . gym that is very healthy. I don't like exercise though. Do you have any other fun hobbies? Well, I also like to cook. It's not hard to learn. I cook healthy foods, but you can cook anything. It's a creative hobby. You can look up precise and find new dishes to create, and you can cook with your wife and kids. It's a fun thing for people to do together, then you have something good to eat when you're done. That's a great idea. I think i'll start cooking with my family. We usually just go to restaurants. Thanks for the help. I want a new hobbies, but i'm not sure what to do. Do you have any interesting hobby? I have a lot of hobbies. I am a writer and worked at home, so I have free time to do other things, and I don't like being bored, so I find new hobby. My favorite one is exercise. IT is good for me and makes me feel strong. I walk my dog around the neighborhood or go to the gym . that is very healthy. I don't like exercise though. Do you have any other fun hobbies? Well, I also like to cook. It's not hard to learn. I cook healthy foods, but you can cook anything. It's a creative hobby. You can look up recipes and find new dishes to create, and you can cook with your wife and kids. It's a fun thing for people to do together, then you have something good to eat when you're done. That's a great idea. I think i'll start cooking with my family. We usually just go to restaurants. Thanks for the help. 听第八段材料,回答第11至13题。Text . eight Sally. what kind of music do you enjoy besides folk music? Nothing else, i'm afraid. Why do you ask. I have tickets to a concert. Would you d like . to go with me? Um what kind of music is IT for pop? IT starts at seven o'clock tomorrow night and in the last three hours. Okay, how about having dinner first? Tomorrow sounds great. Let's meet at rose restaurant across the street from Victorian art center. Oh, I know the place is next to forest park, right? Yes, that's right. Sally, what kind of music do you enjoy besides folk music? Nothing else, i'm afraid. Why do you ask? I have tickets to a concert. Would you like to go with me? Um what kind of music is IT for pop? IT starts at seven o'clock tomorrow night, and is the last three hours. Okay, how about having dinner first? Tomorrow sounds great. Let's meet at rose restaurant across the street from Victorian art center. Oh, I know the place is next to forest park, right? Yes, that's right. 听第九段材料,回答第14至17题。Text . nine Ronald. I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburbs. How do you like traveling a long distance to work every day? Don't you find a boring . IT was sleepy at first, especially getting up at hour before my sixth thirty train. But now that i'm used to IT, it's interesting. Don't you think it's a waste of time? How do you pass the time? That's a good question. In the morning, I just sit and read the papers to catch up on the news. On the way home at night, I relax with a good book, or chat with friends, or even have a game of bridge. I suppose. You know, a lot of people on the train now. yes, I made some new friends yesterday. Last week, I came across a couple of old school friends, and we spent the entire journey in the bar. IT sounds like you had . a good time. Ronald. I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburbs. How do you like traveling a long distance to work every day? Don't you find a boring IT . was sleepy at first, especially getting up at hour before my six thirty train. But now that i'm used to IT, it's interesting. Don't you think it's a waste of time? How do you pass the time吗?huh? That's a good question. In the morning, I just sit and read the papers to catch up on the news on the way home at night, I relax with a good book, or chat with friends, or even have a game of bridge. I suppose. You know, a lot of people on the train now. yes, I made some new friends yesterday. Last week, I came across a couple of old school friends, and we spent the entire journey in the bar. IT sounds like you had . a good time. 听第十段材料,回答第18至20题。Texian people . in different . countries have their own waves of celebrating may day. In today's program, i'll share some ways of celebrating may day. In some countries in france, people touch cows that are walking on the street. They also drink milk directly from cows on the morning of the day. They do that for good luck, increase. Children go from door to door and singing songs of spring on may day. They usually receive something to eat from their neighbors in england. Children visit from house to house. They bring flowers in exchange for pennies, but they don't use the money to buy anything. They throw them into a wishing well. In italy, boys often seen to the girls they love. So how do people in our country celebrated well in the U. S. Children ring doorbell of relatives and friends, then run away, leaving flowers there as a surprise. That's all for today. Thanks for your listening. People in different countries have their own waves of celebrating may day. In today's program, i'll share some ways of celebrating may day. In some countries in france, people touch cows that are walking on the street. They also drink milk directly from cows on the morning of the day. They do that for good luck, increase. Children go from door to door and singing songs of spring on may day. They usually receive something to eat from their neighbors in england. Children visit from house to house. They bring flowers in exchange for pennies, but they don't use the money to buy anything. They throw them into a wishing well. In italy, boys often seen to the girls they love. So how do people in our country celebrated well in the U. S. Children ring doorbell of relatives and friends, then run away, leaving flowers there as a surprise. That's all for today. Thanks for your listening.
英语 必修·第二册 作业与测评(外研)
Unit 2 单元检测卷
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
Text 1
W:Have you put your glasses in your schoolbag, Andy?
M:Yes, and my ruler. I forgot that yesterday. Come on! Let's go or we'll miss the school bus.
1.What did the boy forget yesterday?
A.His ruler. B.His glasses.
C.His schoolbag.
答案:A
Text 2
M:The Internet offers us plenty of ways of learning, like videos.
W:I know, but I prefer to go to a library and read books.
2.How does the woman prefer to learn?
A.By reading books. B.By watching videos.
C.By using the Internet.
答案:A
Text 3
M:Would you like to go to the park with me later? I'm going to try out my new camera and take some beautiful photos.
W:I'd love to, but I have my biology class this afternoon. Enjoy your new camera.
3.What will the woman do this afternoon?
A.Go to the park. B.Take pictures.
C.Attend a class.
答案:C
Text 4
M:It's very lovely. You can just put your phone in it.
W:Yes. It was made in China. I need it to go with a dress my aunt bought me.
4.What are the speakers probably talking about?
A.A handbag. B.A dress.
C.A phone.
答案:A
Text 5
W:Jean is unhappy recently. What's wrong with her?
M:She has been homesick for a week.
W:Why don't we visit her and find out how she's doing?
M:Good idea.
5.Where will the speakers go?
A.Jean's place. B.Their hometown.
C.The hospital.
答案:A
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。
Text 6
W:Lovely day, isn't it?
M:Oh yes, beautiful.
W:You're not English, are you?
M:No, I'm from Italy. But my father was born in England, and my mother comes from Japan.
W:How long have you been learning English?
M:For three years now.
W:Wow! Your English is so good. How long are you going to stay in England?
M:Another six months, then I'm going back to Italy. Actually, I have been here for four years.
6.What do we know about the man?
A.He is a local person here.
B.He comes from Italy.
C.His father is a Japanese.
答案:B
7.How long is the man going to stay in the country?
A.Six months. B.Three years.
C.Four years.
答案:A
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
Text 7
M:I want a new hobby. But I'm not sure what to do. Do you have any interesting hobbies?
W:I have a lot of hobbies! I am a writer and work at home, so I have free time to do other things. And I don't like being bored, so I find new hobbies. My favorite one is exercise. It is good for me and makes me feel strong. I walk my dog around the neighborhood or go to the gym.
M:That is very healthy! I don't like exercise, though. Do you have any other fun hobbies?
W:Well, I also like to cook. It's not hard to learn. I cook healthy foods, but you can cook anything. It's a creative hobby. You can look up recipes and find new dishes to create. And you can cook with your wife and kids. It's a fun thing for people to do together. Then you have something good to eat when you're done!
M:That's a great idea! I think I'll start cooking with my family. We usually just go to restaurants. Thanks for the help!
8.Which is the woman's favorite hobby?
A.Doing exercise. B.Writing at home.
C.Collecting recipes.
答案:A
9.Why does the woman suggest cooking?
A.It is good to do alone.
B.It is a creative hobby.
C.It helps avoid going to restaurants.
答案:B
10.What does the man probably think of cooking?
A.It's hard to learn.
B.It's healthy to cook his own food.
C.It's a fun thing to do with his family.
答案:C
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
Text 8
M:Sally, what kind of music do you enjoy besides folk music?
W:Nothing else, I'm afraid. Why do you ask?
M:I have tickets to a concert. Would you like to go with me?
W:Hmm. What kind of music is it for?
M:Pop. It starts at 7:00 tomorrow night. And it'll last 3 hours.
W:OK. How about having dinner first tomorrow?
M:Sounds great.
W:Let's meet at Rose Restaurant across the street from Victorian Arts Center.
M:Oh, I know the place. It's next to Forest Park, right?
W:Yes, that's right.
11.What kind of music does Sally like?
A.Pop music. B.Rock music.
C.Folk music.
答案:C
12.When will the concert finish?
A.At 9:00 pm. B.At 10:00 pm.
C.At 11:00 pm.
答案:B
13.Where will the speakers meet tomorrow night?
A.At Rose Restaurant.
B.At Victorian Arts Center.
C.At Forest Park.
答案:A
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
Text 9
W:Ronald, I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburbs. How do you like traveling a long distance to work every day? Don't you find it boring?
M:It was sleepy at first, especially getting up an hour before my 6:30 train. But now that I'm used to it, it's interesting.
W:Don't you think it's a waste of time? How do you pass the time?
M:Ah, that's a good question. In the morning, I just sit and read the papers to catch up on the news. On the way home at night, I relax with a good book or chat with friends or even have a game of bridge.
W:I suppose you know a lot of people on the train now.
M:Yes, I made some new friends yesterday. Last week, I came across a couple of old school friends, and we spent the entire journey in the bar.
W:It sounds like you had a good time!
14.When does the man get up every morning?
A.At 5:30. B.At 6:00.
C.At 6:30.
答案:A
15.How does the woman like traveling a long distance to work every day?
A.It's interesting.
B.It's sleepy.
C.It's a waste of time.
答案:C
16.What does the man do on the train in the morning?
A.He reads the news.
B.He chats with friends.
C.He reads a book.
答案:A
17.When did the man come across some old friends?
A.Yesterday. B.Last week.
C.A couple of weeks ago.
答案:B
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
Text 10
People in different countries have their own ways of celebrating May Day. In today's program, I'll share some ways of celebrating May Day in some countries.
In France, people touch cows that are walking on the street. They also drink milk directly from cows on the morning of the day. They do that for good luck. In Greece children go from door to door and sing songs of spring on May Day. They usually receive something to eat from their neighbors. In England, children visit from house to house. They bring flowers in exchange for pennies. But they don't use the money to buy anything. They throw them into a wishing well. In Italy, boys often sing to the girls they love. So how do people in our country celebrate it? Well, in the US, children ring doorbells of relatives and friends, then run away leaving flowers there as a surprise.
That's all for today. Thanks for your listening.
18.In which country do children sing songs of spring on May Day?
A.France. B.Greece.
C.Italy.
答案:B
19.How do children in England deal with the pennies?
A.Buy some flowers.
B.Buy gifts.
C.Throw them into a well.
答案:C
20.What do children in the US do on May Day?
A.Give each other gifts.
B.Sing songs to each other.
C.Leave flowers at the doors.
答案:C
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
Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated on 5 November, and the night skies all over the UK are filled with colour. It's a tradition that started with a historic event. For over 400 years, on 5 November, people in Britain have had bonfires and fireworks to remember a historic event.
The history
In 1605, some English Catholics were angry because King James Ⅰ was treating them badly. James Ⅰ was a Protestant, and many Catholics wanted a Catholic country. In November of that year, a group of Catholic men made a plan to blow up the government buildings in London, the Houses of Parliament. An enormous explosion was planned for 5 November, when the king was going to open Parliament. The men put 36 barrels of gunpowder below the Houses of Parliament and waited for the king to arrive. The group decided that one of them, named Guy Fawkes, should light the gunpowder and cause the explosion.
Their plan didn't succeed. The police found the gunpowder before it exploded and they caught all the men involved in the plot. The men were tortured and killed. To celebrate his survival, King James Ⅰ ordered the people of England to have a bonfire on the night of 5 November.
Bonfires, guys and fireworks
These days, Bonfire Night is a fun tradition with a festive atmosphere, and people don't connect it to religion or politics. All over Britain there are firework displays and bonfires, with models of Guy Fawkes, which are burned on the fire. The guy is made of old clothes, and the clothes are filled with newspaper. The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the Houses of Parliament. Some people have a small bonfire in their garden, while in main towns and cities there are big bonfires and firework displays.
Food
It's normally quite cold in November in Britain, so on Bonfire Night people wear hats, scarves and gloves to spend the evening outside. Traditional Bonfire Night food includes hot dogs, burgers and hot baked potatoes. The potatoes are cooked on the bonfire and filled with butter and cheese. There are also toffee apples, which are apples on a stick, covered in sweet toffee, and in the north of England there is a special type of cake called parkin. Toasting marshmallows on the bonfire is also popular.
Firework safety
Fireworks in the night sky are beautiful to watch. But fireworks are dangerous and they can hurt people and damage things, so you should always be careful around them. Never light fireworks inside or near other people or buildings, and never hold lit fireworks in your hands. Also, keep your pets inside because they can be scared by the loud bangs. Want to know more information, please click: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/magazine-zone/bonfire-night.
篇章导读:本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国篝火之夜的历史渊源,以及人们庆祝这一节日的相关习俗。
21.Why do people in Britain have had bonfires and fireworks on 5 November?
A.To have fun.
B.To remember a man.
C.To celebrate a festival.
D.To remember a historic event.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For over 400 years ... a historic event.”可知,英国人在11月5日晚上举办篝火晚会和放烟花是为了纪念一个历史事件。故选D。
22.Which statement below is mentioned in the passage?
A.The Catholic men's plan of blowing up the government building worked.
B.Nowadays, people don't connect Bonfire Night to religion or politics.
C.There is a special type of cake called parkin in the south of England.
D.People can have fireworks everywhere.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Bonfires, guys and fireworks部分中的“These days, Bonfire Night is ... to religion or politics.”可知,人们现在不再将篝火之夜与宗教或政治联系起来。故选B。
23.Where does this passage come from?
A.A magazine. B.A brochure.
C.A guide book. D.An Internet website.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据Firework safety部分中的“Want to know more information, please click: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/magazine-zone/bonfire-night.”可推知,本篇文章来自一个网站。故选D。
B
It was Christmas Eve when my elder sister and I decided to open our presents before our mom got home from work. She usually came home about an hour after we got home from school, which we thought was plenty of time to take a peek at the gifts under the tree.
My elder sister opened present after present while I was ordered to stand guard at the big window in our front room. Finally, when my sister's curiosity was satisfied, we traded places.
After unwrapping a few presents, I found it faster to open one end of a present and peek inside.
“Cool! Mom and Dad got me headphones for my stereo!” I pulled the headphones out of the box and was about to put them on when my sister shouted, “Quick! Wrap it back up! Mom's coming!”
I put the headphones back hurriedly in the box but my hands were shaking. My heart pounded harder as I tried to get the tape to stick. I had just finished burying the package with my headphones in it when my mother came into the front room. I jumped up and said, “Hi, Mom!” She smiled at me and said “Hi” back, but didn't appear to suspect a thing. My heart began to slow as I took a deep breath. On Christmas morning, my sister and I smiled and gave awardwinning performances when we opened our presents—again. “Headphones!” I shouted. “Thanks, it's just what I wanted.” After everything had been opened, my sister and I looked at each other, and our eyes met. Our secret was safe, but somehow Christmas morning didn't feel the same.
My sister and I never opened our Christmas presents early again. I don't know if it was that opening our gifts for the second time just wasn't as much fun as the first time, or if we came too close to getting caught and didn't want to think about what our mother would have done to us.
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和姐姐出于好奇在圣诞节前夕偷偷打开了圣诞礼物。但在圣诞节那天,作者却体会到一种失落感。
24.What did the author and his sister do before their mother came back?
A.They opened Christmas presents in advance.
B.They put Christmas presents under the tree.
C.They bought and hid some Christmas presents.
D.They changed Christmas presents quickly.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,作者和姐姐在圣诞节前夕提前打开了圣诞礼物。故选A。
25.How did the author feel when his mother was coming?
A.Grateful and inspired.
B.Cheerful and excited.
C.Nervous and frightened.
D.Curious and surprised.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I put the headphones back ... get the tape to stick.”可知,听到母亲马上要回来,作者双手发抖、心跳加快。由此可推知,作者既紧张又害怕。故选C。
26.Why did that Christmas morning give the author a different feeling?
A.His secret was found out.
B.A pleasant surprise was lost.
C.His request wasn't satisfied.
D.The atmosphere was everywhere.
答案:B
解析:推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“On Christmas morning ... didn't feel the same.”可知,圣诞节清晨,作者打开礼物后假装激动和兴奋。由此可推知,作者没有感到惊喜。故选B。
27.What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?
A.He didn't like the headphones.
B.He missed his Christmas present.
C.He wasn't pleased with his mother.
D.He regretted what he had done.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句内容可知,作者和姐姐从此以后再也没有提前打开过圣诞礼物。由此可推知,作者对自己之前的做法是感到后悔的。故选D。
C
International Women's Day gives us all the chances to take a look at how much women have achieved. Show your solidarity (团结) and celebrate with one of our suggestions below:
Attend a festival that will inspire and entertain people. Famous female artists, writers and activists, including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, will unite for the annual Women of the World Festival. Together they will celebrate the influence and achievements of women in a festival that will prove inspiring and uplifting.
Join Harper's Bazaar for an evening of feminist celebrations. Celebrate International Women's Day with Bazaar's editor-in-chief Justine Picardie and a host of inspirational female guest speakers, including artist Gillian Wearing, creator of the Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square, and Detective Superintendent Tor Garnett, the co-founder of Police Now.
Be entertained while eating cakes and drinking champagne (香槟). To celebrate International Women's Day, a fundraising charity Future Dreams is hosting a Ladies Afternoon Tea at The Arts Club on 8 March. The event, which will include live entertainment as well as sandwiches, cakes and champagne, is supported by The Estee Lauder Companies UK & Ireland's Breast Cancer Campaign. Among the speakers on the day will be Bazaar's own editor-in-chief, Justine Picardie.
Celebrate with a themed, late night dinner and dancing. For an alternative (代替的) way to mark IWD, head to Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant Bala Baya where guests will be treated to a special, late night menu with wine and cocktails based on a wonder Woman theme. Expect delicious sharing dishes in a lively environment—think of it as a party with excellent food. Afterwards, a DJ will start an evening of dancing that will go on until 4 am. Bring your comfortable shoes.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在国际妇女节这一天,人们可以通过多种活动回顾女性在历史中的伟大成就,并提供了具体的庆祝建议。
28.What's the author's attitude to the annual Women of the World Festival?
A.Positive. B.Negative.
C.Worried. D.Anxious.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Together they will ... inspiring and uplifting. (他们将一起庆祝女性的影响力和成就,这将是一个鼓舞人心的节日。)”可知,作者认为这一节日是令人振奋且积极向上的。由此可推知,作者对这一节日持积极态度。故选A。
29.Who produced the Millicent Fawcett statue in Parliament Square?
A.Tor Garnett. B.Gillian Wearing.
C.Justine Picardie. D.Chimamanda.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“including artist Gillian Wearing ... in Parliament Square”可知,Gillian Wearing (吉莉恩·韦尔林)是该雕塑的创造者。故选B。
30.The Ladies Afternoon Tea at The Arts Club will be hosted by ________.
A.Police Now B.Harper's Bazaar
C.Future Dreams D.Breast Cancer Campaign
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“a fundraising charity ... on 8 March”可知,艺术俱乐部的女士下午茶活动是由慈善组织Future Dreams主办的。故选C。
31.Why does the author advise bringing comfortable shoes in the last paragraph?
A.The restaurant requires guests to do it.
B.The ground in the restaurant is not smooth.
C.The evening will be spent outside the restaurant.
D.It's an evening of dancing that will last late into the night.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Afterwards, a DJ will start ... your comfortable shoes.”可知,这一晚将一直跳舞持续到凌晨四点,因此要穿上舒服的鞋,才不会太累。故选D。
D
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the MidAutumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Some believe festivals should not be commercialized, while others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明人类节日的重要性、多样性,以及随着时间的推移,它的变化及意义。
32.Why do people in different cultures celebrate the harvest festival?
A.It's tradition in their religion.
B.It's the only custom in their culture.
C.It's a way to express their appreciation and cheers.
D.It's a chance for people to enjoy themselves together.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.”可知,不同文化的人们庆祝丰收节是因为这是他们表达感激和快乐的一种方式。故选C。
33.How did some festivals change over time according to the passage?
A.Fireworks can't drive the evil spirits away.
B.Festivals play an important role in commerce.
C.People share information faster than before with society developing.
D.People get gifts more easily than before due to the increase of the economy.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“With the development of ... others may be established.”可知,随着社会的发展,人们能比以前更快捷地分享信息,一些传统会慢慢消失,新的传统会产生。故选C。
34.Which statement is not mentioned according to the passage?
A.Almost every culture celebrates harvest festival.
B.Festivals are a reflection of people's outlook on life and values.
C.Festivals have something in common with each other in different cultures.
D.The religious origins of Halloween have disappeared.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Another example is ... its religious origins.”可知,万圣节虽然成了孩子们的节日,但是这并不意味着它的宗教起源已经消失。故选D。
35.What's the writer's attitude towards the commercialization of festivals?
A.Neutral. B.Doubtful.
C.Supportive. D.Disapproving.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,对于节日的商业化,作者只是在客观地陈述其他人的观点,并没有表明个人的观点。由此可推知,作者的态度是中立的。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21. It celebrates a linguistic expression that people from all cultures can identify. __36__. The most basic of poems have the power to stir dialogue.
The day was proposed and adopted by UNESCO in 1999, on the occasion of its 30th General Conference held in Paris to “give fresh recognition and impetus to national, regional and international poetry movements”. __37__. Poets, both past and present, are honored, and oral traditions of reciting poetry revive. Reading, writing, and teaching poetry are encouraged, and converged with other mediums of expression such as music, dance, painting, and more.
How to Observe World Poetry Day
Write a poem
What better way to celebrate and promote poetry than by writing one of your own poems? If you don't know where to start, try something small first. __38__. Haikus can be funny or serious and typically focus on nature. Once you've got the hang of that, try your hand at free verse. A poem to your secret love, perhaps?
Visit the American Poetry Museum
Check out the American Poetry Museum in Washington, D.C., a building dedicated to celebrating poetry all year long! __39__. The museum offers special exhibits to learn about the art form and famous poets, and hosts events and workshops for patrons to learn even more.
__40__
Gather up your most literary friends for a night of fun and rhymes. Turn your living room into a makeshift coffee shop and prepare to give snaps to the performers. Friends can read one of their own works or one of their favorites from another author. No need for prizes (unless you want to get competitive!)—just get together to share in the celebration of poetry.
A.Sometimes people are hesitant to try out poetry, thinking it can be hard to understand
B.It was founded in 2004 and is known as one of the first of its kind to collect and feature poetry
C.Host a poetry slam
D.A haiku is a simple, threeline poem of five, then seven, then five syllables
E.Poetry can be found in the history of every nation, and brings us together under shared values and common humanity
F.The organization hoped to inspire the celebration of poetry all over the world, preserve endangered languages, and stimulate poetic expression through this day
G.Poems are for everyone
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界诗歌日的庆祝方式,包括如何通过写诗、参观诗歌博物馆以及举办诗歌朗诵会等活动来庆祝和推广诗歌。
36.答案:E
解析:根据上文“World Poetry Day ... can identify. (世界诗歌日每年于3月21日举行。这一节日旨在庆祝一种跨越文化界限、为世界各地人们所共鸣的语言表达形式。)”可知,设空处应进一步阐述诗歌的意义或价值。E项(诗歌存在于每个民族的历史中,它将我们凝聚在共同的价值观和人性之下)承接上文。故选E。
37.答案:F
解析:根据上文“The day was proposed ... international poetry movements. (该纪念日由联合国教科文组织于1999年在巴黎举行的第30届大会上提出并通过,旨在‘为国家、地区和国际诗歌运动注入新的认可与动力’。)”可知,设空处应进一步说明联合国教科文组织设立世界诗歌日的期望。F项(该组织希望通过这一天,在全球范围内激发对诗歌的庆祝,保护濒危语言,并激发诗歌创作)承接上文。故选F。
38.答案:D
解析:根据上文“What better way ... try something small first. (还有什么比亲自创作一首诗更好的方式来庆祝和推广诗歌呢?如果你不知道从哪里开始,不妨先尝试写一首简短的诗。)”及下文“Haikus can be funny or serious and typically focus on nature. (俳句可以是幽默的,也可以是严肃的,通常以自然为主题。)”可知,设空处应给出简短的诗的例子并引出下文。D项(俳句是一种简洁的、由三行组成的诗歌,每行分别由五个、七个和五个音节构成)承上启下。故选D。
39.答案:B
解析:根据上文“Check out the ... all year long! (来看看华盛顿特区的美国诗歌博物馆吧!这座建筑全年致力于庆祝诗歌的魅力!)”可知,设空处应进一步介绍美国诗歌博物馆的相关信息。B项(它成立于2004年,是首批收集和展示诗歌的博物馆之一)承接上文。故选B。
40.答案:C
解析:根据下文“Gather up your ... from another author. (召集你最爱文学的朋友们,共度一个充满乐趣与诗意的夜晚。将客厅临时改造成一家咖啡馆,准备为表演者鼓掌喝彩。朋友们可以朗读自己创作的作品,或是其他作者的经典之作。)”可知,设空处应提出一个与诗歌相关的活动建议。C项(举办一场诗歌朗诵会)概括下文。故选C。
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。
I was a single parent of four small children, working at a lowpaid job. Money was always tight, but I managed to make ends meet (收支平衡), and if not a lot, __41__ we had enough. Not knowing we were poor, my kids just thought I was __42__, I've always been glad about that.
It was Christmas time, and although there wasn't __43__ for a lot of gifts, we planned to celebrate with a family party. But the big pleasure for the kids was the fun of Christmas __44__. They planned weeks ahead of time, asking each other what they wanted for Christmas. __45__, I had saved $120 for gifts to be shared by all five of us.
The big day arrived. I gave each kid a twentydollar bill and __46__ them to look for __47__ of about four dollars each. Then everyone went away excitedly. We had two hours to shop and __48__ back at the “Santa's Workshop”.
Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, __49__ my youngest daughter, Ginger, who was unusually __50__. She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies—fiftycent candies! I was very doubtful but I didn't say anything __51__ we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door. This is what she told me:
“I was looking __52__ thinking of what to buy when I __53__ to read the little cards on the ‘Giving Trees’. One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she wanted for Christmas was a doll. So I took the card off the tree and __54__ the doll for her. We have so much and she doesn't have anything.”
I never felt so __55__ as I did that day.
篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者是一位经济拮据有四个孩子的单亲家长。在圣诞节期间,发现女儿用有限的零花钱为贫困儿童购买礼物的感人故事。
41.A.at least B.at most
C.at first D.at last
答案:A
解析:at least 至少;at most 至多;at first 起初;at last 最后。根据上文“but I managed to make ends meet (收支平衡)”可知,钱虽然紧张,但至少是够用的。故选A。
42.A.busy B.serious
C.strict D.kind
答案:C
解析:busy 繁忙的;serious 严重的;strict 严格的;kind 友好的。根据上文“Money was always tight”可知,由于钱紧张,所以作者对孩子们的要求肯定是严格的。故选C。
43.A.reason B.room
C.time D.money
答案:D
解析:上文提到作者一家经济拮据,所以此处应是指没有钱买很多礼物。故选D。
44.A.shopping B.travelling
C.parties D.greetings
答案:A
解析:shopping 购物;travelling 旅行;party 聚会;greeting 问候。根据下文“They planned weeks ahead of time, asking each other what they wanted for Christmas.”可知,此处指孩子们的乐趣是圣诞购物。故选A。
45.A.Strangely B.Luckily
C.Hardly D.Sadly
答案:B
解析:strangely 奇怪地;luckily 幸运的是;hardly 几乎不;sadly 悲伤地。根据下文“I had saved $120 for gifts to be shared by all five of us”可知,此处指幸运的是,作者有120美元,可以用这些钱去买礼物。故选B。
46.A.persuaded B.commanded
C.advised D.forced
答案:C
解析:persuade 说服;command 命令;advise 建议;force 强迫。根据上文“I gave each kid a twentydollar bill”可知,给了孩子们钱应该是建议他们怎么去花。故选C。
47.A.toys B.clothes
C.presents D.bargains
答案:C
解析:toy 玩具;clothes 衣服;present 礼物;bargain 交易;减价品。此处指寻找四美元左右的礼物。故选C。
48.A.returned B.met
C.sat D.moved
答案:B
解析:return 返回;meet 集合;sit 坐;move 移动。根据下文“Santa's Workshop”可知,此处指买完礼物后在这里集合。故选B。
49.A.except B.besides
C.including D.concerning
答案:A
解析:except 除……之外(不包括);besides 除……之外(还);including 包括;concerning 关于。此处指每个人都很高兴,除了作者的小女儿。故选A。
50.A.excited B.disappointed
C.sad D.quiet
答案:D
解析:excited 兴奋的;disappointed 失望的;sad 悲伤的;quiet 安静的。根据下文“She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies—fiftycent candies!”可知,此刻作者的小女儿是异常安静的。故选D。
51.A.since B.after
C.until D.while
答案:C
解析:此处指作者感到很疑惑,但直到回到家,作者才发问。not ... until “直到……才”。故选C。
52.A.out B.over
C.forward D.around
答案:D
解析:look out 向外看;当心;look over 检查;look forward 期待;look around 环顾四周。根据下文“thinking of what to buy”可知,此处指作者的女儿环顾四周看看要买什么。故选D。
53.A.forgot B.remembered
C.happened D.offered
答案:C
解析:forget 忘记;remember 记得;happen 发生;碰巧;offer 提供。此处指女儿碰巧看到了“爱心树”上的小卡片。happen to do sth “碰巧做某事”。故选C。
54.A.searched B.found
C.brought D.bought
答案:D
解析:search 搜索;find 发现;bring 带来;buy 买。根据上文小女儿只买了一些糖果及下文“the doll for her”可知,此处指小女儿为女孩买了洋娃娃。故选D。
55.A.calm B.rich
C.well D.angry
答案:B
解析:calm 镇静的;rich 富有的;well 健康的;angry 生气的。此处指作者的小女儿帮助了别人,所以作者在精神层面感觉是富有的,形成物质贫困与精神富足的对比。故选B。
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。
After learning about the life of the master poet in the historical documentary Li Bai on CCTV9, quite a few young Chinese __56__ (viewer) have gone to social media to talk about pursuing their dreams. The program aims __57__ (rebuild) a wellrounded image of the great poet Li Bai based on solid historical records __58__ the recent research carried out by experts and scholars.
The third episode __59__ (main) describes the stories between Li and his friend, another famous poet, Du Fu. Their friendship is referred to __60__ a “fairy friendship”. In BBC's Du Fu: China's Greatest Poet, Yuan Haiwang said, “Du's poems are as important in Chinese literary history as Shakespeare is to people in Britain.” This remark can also __61__ (use) for Li's poems. __62__ (live) in the Tang Dynasty during the “Golden Age of Chinese Poetry”, Li used his talent to send poetry to a new height.
The documentary shows Li's extraordinary imagination, __63__ was vivid and fertile, and the lofty dreams that remained after being hit by reality. The story of the poet's life has aroused __64__ number of young Chinese's interest in asking, “What would they do if their dreams were frustrated (受挫)?” Some netizens wrote that unlike Li, they might change to another dream in order not to give __65__ (they) too much pressure, while other netizens said they would choose to “hold on straight to the end”.
56.______ 57.______ 58.______ 59.______
60.______ 61.______ 62.______ 63.______
64.______ 65.______
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大型历史纪录片《李白》激发了中国青年追求梦想的热情。
56.答案:viewers
解析:考查名词。根据设空前quite a few可知,此处应用可数名词复数。故填viewers。
57.答案:to rebuild
解析:考查非谓语动词。aim to do sth “旨在做某事”,应用动词不定式作宾语。故填to rebuild。
58.答案:and
解析:考查连词。设空前solid historical records与设空后the recent research为并列关系,共同作介词on的宾语,应用并列连词and连接。故填and。
59.答案:mainly
解析:考查词性转换。此处应用副词mainly作状语,修饰动词describes。故填mainly。
60.答案:as
解析:考查介词。be referred to as ... “被称作,被称为……”。故填as。
61.答案:be used
解析:考查动词的语态和情态动词。此处谓语动词use和主语This remark之间为被动关系,应用被动语态,且情态动词can后用动词原形。故填be used。
62.答案:Living
解析:考查非谓语动词。live和其逻辑主语Li之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语,位于句首,单词首字母大写。故填Living。
63.答案:which
解析:考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为imagination,指物,从句缺少主语,应用关系代词which。故填which。
64.答案:a
解析:考查冠词。句意:这位诗人的生平故事引发了许多中国年轻人对“如果梦想破灭,他们会怎么办?”这一问题的兴趣。固定短语a number of “许多”。故填a。
65.答案:themselves
解析:考查代词。此处表示“网友自己”,应用反身代词。故填themselves。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你们社区将举行端午节(the Dragon Boat Festival)庆祝活动,请你给外教Lucy写一封信盛情邀请她参加,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.活动时间和地点;
3.活动内容(包粽子、观看赛龙舟等)。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lucy,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
[精彩范文]
Dear Lucy,
Learning that you show great interest in Chinese culture, I'm writing to invite you to participate in the celebration of the approaching Dragon Boat Festival in our community.
Scheduled from 2 pm to 4 pm next Saturday in the community gym, the celebration will be a feast of Chinese culture, in which a wide range of activities will be arranged. Ranging from making zongzi to watching the breathtaking dragon boat race, the activities will undoubtedly help you gain a glimpse into the unique Chinese traditions and customs.
Earnestly anticipating your participation. Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the small town of Willow Creek, autumn was a season of change and anticipation. The leaves on the trees turned into a mix of gold and red, and the air carried the sweet smell of ripe apples. It was the time when the annual Harvest Festival took place, a tradition that brought the community together to celebrate the reward of the season.
This year, the festival was more significant than ever. It marked the 100th anniversary, and the whole town was buzzing with excitement. Preparations were underway for weeks, with local businesses and residents decorating the streets and setting up stalls for the grand event. Among them was the Johnson family, who had been running the town's oldest apple orchard (果园) for generations.
Emma Johnson, a high school senior, was particularly excited about the festival. She had volunteered to help her family set up their applethemed stall, where they would sell freshly baked apple pies, apple cider, and other foods. Emma had always been passionate about her family's orchard and the festival that showcased their hard work.
On the morning of the festival, the town square was a sea of activity. Families and friends gathered, laughter and music filled the air, and the delicious smell of various foods wafted (飘荡) through the autumn wind. Emma was busy at the Johnson family stall, serving customers and sharing stories about the history of their orchard.
As the day progressed, a friendly competition caught everyone's attention. The town's mayor (镇长) announced a new event for the centennial (百年纪念) celebration: a piebaking contest. The winner would not only receive a cash prize but also the honour of having their pie featured at next year's festival. Emma's eyes sparkled (闪烁) with determination as she decided to enter the contest, hoping to bring pride to her family and the town. “I need my family recipe,” Emma thought, her heart racing.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She ran to her grandmother's kitchen, where the old cookbooks were kept.
When the judges took the first bite, they seemed to really enjoy it.
写前导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了柳溪镇镇长为庆祝丰收节举行馅饼烘焙比赛,获胜者将给予奖品。Emma (艾玛)希望借助家族食谱来帮助自己赢得比赛。Emma能找到家族食谱吗?最终比赛结果如何?
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She ran to her grandmother's kitchen, where the old cookbooks were kept. Her hands flew through the pages until she found it—the secret family recipe. With a quick nod to her grandmother, she mixed together the ingredients, her movements a dance of practised skill. The apples were carefully chosen, the spices measured to perfection. As she placed the pie in the oven, the scent of the mixed ingredients filled the air, promising a taste of autumn's finest. At the contest, the judges walked over to Emma's pie, looking serious.
When the judges took the first bite, they seemed to really enjoy it. The pie was just right, not too hard or soft, and the apples in it tasted both sweet and a little bit sour. Everyone got quiet as they waited for the judges to say who won. They announced, “Emma Johnson, for her ‘Legacy of the Orchard pie’.” People clapped and cheered, and Emma's face lit up with pride and joy, knowing she had not only won the contest but also secured a place in Willow Creek's history. The town celebrated her victory as a symbol of their shared heritage, and Emma knew that this day would be remembered for generations to come.
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