Unit 4 Traveller's tales（单元自测·提升卷）英语沪教版必修第三册

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Discovering China on Foot A little over two months ago, on Nov 15, Abdusamat Keram completed a 280-day hiking journey covering more than 5,000 kilometers on foot. This expedition from Kashgar, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 1 Beijing brought him into the public eye as he documented his adventure on Douyin, China’s TikTok, garnering over 440,000 followers and more than 8 million likes. Abdusamat 2 (launch) his account in July 2022 during his very first hiking trip, around the Taklimakan Desert-the largest desert in China and the second largest in the world, situated in Xinjiang. Before that, he knew little about video editing. “I would snap a few pictures and clips, 3 (post) them on my WeChat Moments every one or two weeks when I had signal reception in the desert, but that’s all,” said the 24-year-old. “It wasn’t until someone suggested that I could launch my own video-sharing account that I started teaching 4 video editing skills.” After graduating from high school in 2021, Abdusamat had been employed in a factory, doing various kinds of work. He used to believe that, being a child from a rural area and born into a farming family, he would not have the privilege 5 (explore) the outside world. However, through television and the internet, he observed numerous hikers and adventurers on the road. “That was when it hit me — I was wrong. 6 I have dreams and the determination to pursue them, I can definitely go out and explore,” Abdusamat said. In April 2022, he decided to quit his job and embark on the Taklimakan Desert trip with his brother, 7 is 10 years older than him. The journey spanned five months, during which they primarily subsisted on nang, or Uygur flatbread, cooked rice, and boiled river water — if they were fortunate enough to find a river. They only reached a residential area every 15 or 20 days to replenish their supplies. Before arriving at the next resupply point, they often ran out of food and drinking water. They slept in tents and woke up 8 (cover) in sand during sandstorm season, not to mention enduring the scorching heat of the desert. “Tormenting” was 9 Abdusamat described the trip in retrospect. Yet, it was during that expedition that he learned valuable skills from his brother, such as driving away wild animals like boars and wolves and finding suitable spots to set up camp. It was also during that challenging journey that Abdusamat conceived a 10 (large) hiking plan: to walk from Kashgar to Beijing, alone. “I shared the plan with my brother one night in the desert, and his response truly impressed and encouraged me, ‘If you have an idea, just go for it.’” Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．friendless     B．means      C．hospitality     D．readily      E. astonishingly     F.charge   G. please         H. ventured     I. self-imposed       J.virtues     K. passage Travel: You can go your own way In 1608 Thomas Coryat, regarded as “the world’s first backpacker”, embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe. On foot and 11 , Coryat discovered foreign delicacies and innovative technologies. Over the following centuries, young people have long 12 abroad in search of inspiration and excitement. Four centuries later, nomads move faster and farther than Coryat did, for cheap flights and mobile phones have made things more straightforward. Yet many are following his lead and appreciate the emotional 13 of setting off alone. In Britain the share of travellers going on holiday by themselves has nearly tripled, says the Association of British Travel Agents, from 6% in 2011 to 17% in 2024. Why are so many people going it alone? Just as Grand Tour became a rite (宗教仪式，典礼) of 14 for young noblemen, solo travel today is less about finding far-distant places than finding yourself. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a 15 company, calls the trend “me-mooning” (as opposed to “honeymooning”). Travel bloggers attest that on white-sand beaches in Bali or Belize you can “become a truer version of yourself”. Solo travellers describe the thrill of doing whatever they want, whenever they want. Research has shown that 16 solitude can boost creativity and well-being. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly keen on travelling; they spend a larger share of their income on trips than their older peers do, says McKinsey, a consultancy. Many are deferring getting married and having children, so have the flexibility to head off on excursions when they 17 . On TikTok, influencers advocate the 18 of independent excursions: “Stop waiting for someone to join you.” Women, in particular, are embracing that idea: by one estimate, 84% of solo travellers are female. A century ago etiquette books warned women not to travel without a male companion; today many say they are not afraid to travel unaccompanied (though safety tips are 19 available online). Much as Coryat did 400 years ago, women today have the 20 , and the time, to follow their feet. II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The first time I went to Europe alone I stayed at a youth hostel (旅社). Youth hostels have large dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds (双层床). They’re considerably cheaper than 21 hotels. I was in Paris for a week, and I had no idea what to expect. As I was going out to 22 the city on my first night, a young Japanese man asked if he could join me. We went to see Notre Dame, and my new friend taught me a Japanese word, “sugoi,” which means “awesome.” An elderly French woman we encountered on the street directed us to a subterranean party in a medieval (中世纪的) space where people danced to rock and roll songs. This was the first time I experienced a great advantage of youth hostels: They are not only relatively cheap but also provide a great opportunity for the 23 . In subsequent stays at youth hostels, I would meet the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family who was 24 to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce, and a young African man looking for a girlfriend. I 25 to take trains over airplanes for the same reason: On trains, I talked with people from all walks of life — people who often shared their 26 of life with me. Meeting people from different backgrounds provides a 27 opportunity. You can learn from those people. 28 , one of the great advantages of colleges in the United States is that students meet, work with, and engage in discussions with people from different geographic and cultural backgrounds. But there is another advantage to this kind of socializing: It is rich in 29 . Like traveling to a new place, where you can’t really know what your experience will be like, meeting 30 strangers keeps you from falling into 31 expectations. You don’t know whether the people you meet will share your opinions, whether they’ll defer to (听从) you or 32 the conversation, or whether they’ll laugh at your jokes or make you laugh. I think this may be part of the attraction of “ 33 box” socializing, where people sign up to be matched with strangers for dinner, say, or a hike. When you sign up for such an event, you don’t know what kind of conversations you might have, or how you might interact with the other people who sign up. But that is the point. Sometimes it is good to 34 the unexpected. If you have the chance, you might give it a try — meet someone surprising, but stay 35 , of course. 21．A．old B．elderly C．frequent D．regular 22．A．expand B．explore C．exploit D．extend 23．A．inexperienced B．informed C．unexpected D．unguided 24．A．struggling B．fearing C．begging D．representing 25．A．opted B．objected C．orbited D．offered 26．A．possession B．property C．philosophy D．psychology 27．A．wealth B．growth C．youth D．warmth 28．A．In fact B．In contrast C．Above all D．After all 29．A．experiences B．miseries C．surprises D．emotions 30．A．random B．superior C．rigid D．academic 31．A．lazy B．busy C．crazy D．nasty 32．A．follow B．absorb C．dominate D．commit 33．A．blank B．black C．blind D．deaf 34．A．enclose B．envelop C．embrace D．embarrass 35．A．silent B．alone C．calm D．safe Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A After receiving tenure (终身职位) in 2022 I considered taking a vacation. But I had 15 people in my lab, a partner who is also in academia with his own lab, and two children in elementary school. I felt I could not step away for a year. Then I connected with researchers in Uruguay seeking a collaborator experienced in my area, and I got a short-term Fulbright fellowship to explore the opportunity. I envisioned my 3-month stay as an intense period of lab work, data collection and scientific discoveries. The 5-hour time difference would leave me with enough hours to catch up with my lab and family back home. When I arrived, I was dispirited to learn that the shuttle to the institute ran on a schedule that limited our work hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mornings started with shared mate and conversations about our weekends or evenings, followed later by an extended lunch break that was sacred. I felt impatient. Yet my research progressed steadily. Outside of work, another kind of progress was unfolding. I was still working long hours because of my responsibilities as a lab head, graduate program director, and National Institutes of Health study section member, but the built-in breaks — which often included an evening snack — made all the difference. I still got my work done, and the slower rhythm also left space for deeper thinking, both in my experiments and in my life. I was learning the value of working with intention rather than urgency, and of leaving room for the parts of life that can’t be scheduled. A calmness set in. I found myself laughing more, sleeping better, and enjoying the life I have worked hard to build. Midway through my fellowship my family arrived for an extended visit, and I took 3 weeks off for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. We wandered through bustling neighborhoods framed by the Andes, and felt the thunder of waterfalls soaking us in mist. I began to notice small things: my daughter’s fascination with seashells, my son’s growing ease with strangers and his first words of Spanish. When my fellowship ended 8 months ago, I returned with more than a set of data. I came back with a readjusted sense of how I want to live and work. I block my calendar so that no one can schedule a meeting during my off hour. I’ve built small rituals into my routine — a morning walk, a break away from the screen... These modest changes have reshaped the texture of my days. I find myself more focused in the lab, more patient with my students, and more present with my family. Productivity, I’ve come to see, is not measured only by research papers and grants. It is also sustained by presence, rest, and the relationships that give meaning to the work. 36．The author’s life can be described as ______ before she received a tenure. A．an escape from family duties B．frequently on the run C．a rat race with her partner D．in pursuit of fellowship 37．How did the author initially feel after learning the work schedule in Uruguay? A．Disappointed and anxious. B．Duty-bound but calm. C．Homesick but fulfilling. D．Relieved and anticipatory. 38．The modest changes mentioned by the author might include ______. A．becoming available when her lab members need to consult her B．treating conversations about leisure as a religiously sacred ritual C．replacing a long lunch break with deep thinking over a snack D．reserving weekends for her family instead of unfinished work 39．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．To work or not to work B．Approach to work-life balance C．The experiment I didn’t plan D．Success isn’t measured by science B Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed as opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you: 1 Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay. Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island. St. Andrews. Grand Manan Island. and Deer Island. 2 Grizzly bears. Alaska Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms. Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Swart-Cassiar Highway. 3 Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock closely on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighbouring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Planning: Chineua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March. 4 Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard- the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91 kg. the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10 ft (3m) long. Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores) . 5 Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1. 4 million wildebeest and 200, 000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait. Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the MasaiMara in Kenya in August and September. 40．The underlined word gregarious is closest in meaning to _________. A．being able to climb B．preferring group living C．migrating in small numbers D．moderate in temper 41．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique looks. B．Viewing spots for grizzly bears are accessible by air and on foot. C．Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period. D．Wildebeest herds travel to seek favourable food conditions. 42．The target readers of the passage are probably _________. A．adventurous visitors eager for closer look at animals B．mountain hikers who look for unique hiking trails C．experienced hunters who are aimed at rare animals D．average zoo visitors seeking animal contact at safe distance C About 150 years after his death, questions appeared about the authorship of William Shakespeare’s plays. Scholars and literary critics began to float names like Christopher Marlowe, Edward de Vere and Francis Bacon - men of more known backgrounds, literary recognition, or inspiration - as the true authors of the plays. Much of this came from the incomplete record of Shakespeare’s life and the lack of eye-witness sources. Official files from the Holy Trinity Church and the Stratford government record the existence of a William Shakespeare, but none bears the statements like him being an actor or playwright (剧作家). Skeptics (怀疑者) also questioned how anyone of such humble education could write with the intellectual perceptiveness and poetic power that are displayed in Shakespeare’s works. One specific cry came from Henry Chettle and Robert Greene, who, many thought were both jealous of Shakespeare’s fame. The problem these two authors had with Shakespeare had something to do with the fact that he was a new comer from the back of beyond. The two questioned Shakespeare’s unclear whereabouts after he moved to London. However, the vast majority of Shakespearean scholars argue that William Shakespeare wrote all his own plays. They point out that other playwrights of the time also had unclear histories and came from low backgrounds. They believe that Stratford’s New Grammar School course of Latin and the classics could have provided a good foundation for literary writers. Supporters of Shakespeare’s authorship argue that the lack of evidence about Shakespeare’s life doesn’t mean his life didn’t exist. They point to evidence that displays his name on the title pages of published poems and plays. Examples exist of authors and critics of the time acknowledging William Shakespeare as author of plays. According to many, Shakespeare’s footprints in London are also well documented. He was believed to partly own the Globe Theatre where his plays were produced. The theatre was also involved in some high profile events: it was moved across the Thames in 1598 and burned down on the 29th of June 1613. The events both pointed to Shakespeare’s whereabouts. Today, his plays are highly popular and reinterpreted in performances with diverse cultural backgrounds. The appeal of Shakespeare’s characters and plots is that they present real human beings in a wide range of emotions and conflicts that go beyond their origins in Elizabethan England. 43．Which of the reasons is NOT mentioned to support skepticism about Shakespeare’s authorship? A．Official records didn’t mention Shakespeare’s identity as a playwright. B．Shakespeare’s education background couldn’t support his literary achievements. C．Shakespeare’s plays were inspired by big-name literary giants. D．There was a lack of specific details of Shakespeare’s life. 44．Which of the following facts disproves Henry Chettle and Robert Greene’s skepticism? A．Shakespeare’s literary power was recognized at his time. B．His activities in London could be proved by happenings of his theatre. C．Shakespeare’s childhood education experience helped him gain literary ability. D．The title papers of government documents bore his name. 45．The charm of Shakespeare’s plays today lies in that ________. A．his plots are full of conflicts B．his plays are translated into many languages C．he succeeded from a modest background D．he pictures people of real feelings which can exist today 46．The passage is mainly about ________. A．ways to determine the real author of classic literary works B．the fights between Shakespeare’s supporters and his opponents C．doubts and proofs about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays D．the criticism on Shakespeare’s plays and their values Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How Climate Change Will Hit Holidaymaking “Arrived in Bologna, Italy, now it’s off to Tuscany. The heatwave is spectacular here. Climate change is destroying southern Europe. An era comes to an end.” This tweet in early July by Karl Lauterbach, Germany’s health minister, went down badly in Italy. The country’s minister for tourism, Danisla Santanchè sourly replied that she thanked Mr Lauterbach for picking Italy for his holiday. 47 and that sustainability has always been Italian government’s answer to managing tourism. 48 Europe is the planet’s most visited region, welcoming 585 million of the world’s 900 million international travelers in 2022. On top of this, domestic holiday-makers outnumbered foreigners in terms of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the EU. Little wonder then that the sector directly generates 5% of the EU’s GDP and by some estimates indirectly accounts for more than 10%. Changes to the climate that lead to ever-wilder weather could deliver a huge blow to the tourist industry. 49 Extreme hot weather in Italy in July contributed to wildfires that hit Sicily as the temperature at one time climbed to 47°C． Despite the damage, Italy’s tourism industry — and that of Europe as a whole — is set for a record summer this year as holidaymakers return in force after the travel restrictions of the pandemic. 50 According to Demoskopika, a market researcher, 68 milllion people will have taken a holiday in Italy this summer, with around half arriving from abroad. Can the recovery last if tourists are fearful of the effects of climate change in years to come? Italian tourism industry has promised to hit the targets of the Paris climate agreement by 2050. Yet such efforts by industry to reduce the effects of global warming will have little overall impact. A．More significantly, tourism will need to adapt to climate change. B．Tourist industry is not just one of the important contributors to Italy’s economy. C．Climate change also threatens the livelihoods of those who rely on income from tourism. D．This year southern Europe has endured an abnormally unstable summer. E．Few have cancelled trips despite the dangers that may await them. F．However, the Italian government was well aware of climate change. III. Summary Writing (10分) 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Is Regenerating Nature Only Charitable? In the world of environmental conservation, many people think nature regeneration projects are mainly about charity, not profit. This idea has wrapped around our common awareness, casting such efforts as noble but financially unreliable pursuits. However, is this assumption accurate? With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. These credits are like tickets that organizations can buy or sell. When they invest in restoring ecosystems, they earn credits that can be traded for money. This gives conservation a real purpose to help nature and at the same time brings financial rewards. Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. In a world where information travels rapidly and opinions are formed swiftly, having a good public image is without doubt a strategic necessity. The benefits are far-reaching, from building trust and credibility to attracting opportunities and encouraging better relationships, all helping businesses make profits in the long run. Hancock adds that the fields of profitability do not end there. By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. Hancock has also proved that the regenerating practices reduce the gradual destruction of soil and improves soil structure, making the land more adaptable to weather extremes, such as floods and droughts, and consequently increases productivity. Such projects reveal the hidden values that lie within environmental restoration. If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．电子系统持续追踪着人类的预期寿命。(track)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 53．无论公司现在正经历怎样的艰难时光，都应该首先考虑整合新技术以提高竞争力。（tough）(汉译英) _________________________________________________________________________________ 54．尽管额外任务带来了新的挑战，但能使你收获更多经历并促你进一步成长。(In spite of)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 55．数十年前，我的叔叔被迫背井离乡去往大城市发展，对世界有了更深刻的了解，现在年迈的他不求飞黄腾达，但求落叶归根。(where) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ V.Guided Writing (共25分) 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你的英国笔友 Jenny计划今年暑假与父母一同来中国旅游。为期一周的中国之行中，他们将在上海停留一天。Jenny的父亲对中国历史比较感兴趣，她的母亲对中式建筑饶有兴致，而 Jenny本人则对中华美食情。有独钟。她希望你能为他们一家设计一个旅行安排，满足三人的各自需求。你的回信需包含以下内容： 1.  具体的行程安排（可以从参观景点、游览顺序、食宿推荐等方面展开）； 2.  如此安排的理由。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Traveller's tales单元自测·提升卷 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） （参考答案） 1．to 2．launched 3．posting 4．myself 5．to explore 6．As long as 7．who 8．covered 9．how 10．larger 11．A 12．H 13．F 14．K 15．C 16．I 17．G 18．J 19．D 20．B 21．D 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．A 26．C 27．B 28．A 29．C 30．A 31．A 32．C 33．C 34．C 35．D 36．B 37．A 38．D 39．C 40．B 41．C 42．A 43．C 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．F 48．B 49．D 50．E 51．Khory Hancock shows it can be profitable to regenerate nature. Businesses get profits directly by selling carbon credits and indirectly from the enhanced public image. Moreover, farmers profit from improved productivity with organic matters and a more adaptive land. With more nature regenerating practices alike, we’ll have a sustainable world. (50 words) 52．The electronic system continuously tracks human life expectancy. 53．However tough a time the company is having now, it should first consider integrating new technologies to improve its competitiveness. 54．In spite of the new challenges brought by extra tasks, they can enable you to gain more experiences and promote your further growth. 55．Decades ago, my uncle was forced to leave his hometown and go to a big city to seek development, where he gained a deeper understanding of the world. Now, in his old age, he doesn’t expect to make a brilliant career but just hopes to return to his hometown. 56．Dear Jenny, I’m thrilled to hear that your family is planning a trip to China this summer vacation. Here’s a detailed itinerary I’ve designed. Day 1: After arriving in Shanghai, the family can settle into their hotel and rest from their journey. Day 2: Explore Shanghai- Start with a visit to the Shanghai Museum to explore China’s rich history. Day 3- 4: Traveling to Nanjing will give your father the chance to delve into China’s ancient history. You can visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Day 5-6: Travel to Hangzhou- A short train ride to Hangzhou will allow your mother to appreciate China’s beautiful scenery and culture. Day 7: Departure - On your last day, you can do some last-minute shopping in Shanghai. This schedule balances culture, history, and cuisine, making your trip unforgettable. I hope this helps and you will enjoy your holiday! Yours, Wang Lei 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Traveller's tales单元自测·提升卷 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Discovering China on Foot A little over two months ago, on Nov 15, Abdusamat Keram completed a 280-day hiking journey covering more than 5,000 kilometers on foot. This expedition from Kashgar, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 1 Beijing brought him into the public eye as he documented his adventure on Douyin, China’s TikTok, garnering over 440,000 followers and more than 8 million likes. Abdusamat 2 (launch) his account in July 2022 during his very first hiking trip, around the Taklimakan Desert-the largest desert in China and the second largest in the world, situated in Xinjiang. Before that, he knew little about video editing. “I would snap a few pictures and clips, 3 (post) them on my WeChat Moments every one or two weeks when I had signal reception in the desert, but that’s all,” said the 24-year-old. “It wasn’t until someone suggested that I could launch my own video-sharing account that I started teaching 4 video editing skills.” After graduating from high school in 2021, Abdusamat had been employed in a factory, doing various kinds of work. He used to believe that, being a child from a rural area and born into a farming family, he would not have the privilege 5 (explore) the outside world. However, through television and the internet, he observed numerous hikers and adventurers on the road. “That was when it hit me — I was wrong. 6 I have dreams and the determination to pursue them, I can definitely go out and explore,” Abdusamat said. In April 2022, he decided to quit his job and embark on the Taklimakan Desert trip with his brother, 7 is 10 years older than him. The journey spanned five months, during which they primarily subsisted on nang, or Uygur flatbread, cooked rice, and boiled river water — if they were fortunate enough to find a river. They only reached a residential area every 15 or 20 days to replenish their supplies. Before arriving at the next resupply point, they often ran out of food and drinking water. They slept in tents and woke up 8 (cover) in sand during sandstorm season, not to mention enduring the scorching heat of the desert. “Tormenting” was 9 Abdusamat described the trip in retrospect. Yet, it was during that expedition that he learned valuable skills from his brother, such as driving away wild animals like boars and wolves and finding suitable spots to set up camp. It was also during that challenging journey that Abdusamat conceived a 10 (large) hiking plan: to walk from Kashgar to Beijing, alone. “I shared the plan with my brother one night in the desert, and his response truly impressed and encouraged me, ‘If you have an idea, just go for it.’” 【答案】 1．to 2．launched 3．posting 4．myself 5．to explore 6．As long as 7．who 8．covered 9．how 10．larger 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了阿卜杜赛麦提徒步中国的经历与追梦故事。 1．考查介词。句意：这次从中国西北新疆维吾尔自治区的喀什到北京的探险之旅，使他在抖音（中国版TikTok）上记录自己的冒险经历时进入了公众的视野，获得了超过44万粉丝和800多万点赞。根据空前的“from Kashgar”可知，此处为 固定搭配“from...to...”，表示“从……到……”，空处应用介词to。故填to。 2．考查时态。句意：2022年7月，阿卜杜赛麦提在他第一次徒步旅行时开设了自己的账号，地点是中国最大、世界第二大的塔克拉玛干沙漠，位于新疆。根据时间状语in July 2022可知，句子描述的是过去的事情，应用一般过去时，动词使用过去式。故填launched。 3．考查非谓语动词。句意：这位24岁的年轻人说：“我会拍一些照片和片段，每隔一两周在沙漠里有信号的时候，就把它们发布到我的微信朋友圈上，但仅此而已。”主句谓语为would snap，空处作非谓语动词，逻辑主语I和post之间为主动关系，应用现在分词形式作状语。故填posting。 4．考查代词。句意：直到有人建议我可以开设自己的视频分享账号，我才开始自学视频编辑技能。根据句意可知，此处表示“自学”，应用teach oneself，主语为I，应用反身代词myself。故填myself。 5．考查非谓语动词。句意：他曾经认为，作为一个农村地区的孩子，出生在一个农民家庭，他没有特权去探索外面的世界。句中使用固定搭配have the privilege to do sth.表示“有做某事的特权”，空处应用动词不定式形式作后置定语。故填to explore。 6．考查连词。句意：“就在那时我意识到——我错了。只要我有梦想，并有决心去追求，我一定能出去探索，” 阿卜杜赛麦提说。根据空后“我有梦想和追求的决心”与“能出去探索”之间的逻辑关系可知，此处表条件，应用as long as引导条件状语从句，表示“只要”，句首单词首字母大写。故填As long as。 7．考查定语从句。句意：2022年4月，他决定辞去工作，和比他大10岁的哥哥一起踏上塔克拉玛干沙漠之旅。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词his brother，先行词指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导。故填who。 8．考查非谓语动词。句意：他们睡在帐篷里，在沙尘暴季节醒来时浑身是沙子，更不用说忍受沙漠的酷热了。空处作状语，逻辑主语they和cover之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式作状语。故填covered。 9．考查表语从句。句意：“折磨人”是阿卜杜赛麦提事后对这次旅行的描述。空处引导表语从句，从句缺少方式状语，应用连接副词how引导。故填how。 10．考查形容词比较级。句意：也正是在那次充满挑战的旅途中，阿卜杜赛麦提构思了一个更大的徒步计划：独自一人从喀什走到北京。此处是与之前的塔克拉玛干沙漠徒步计划作对比，表示“更大的徒步计划”，应用形容词large的比较级形式larger，作定语修饰名词hiking plan。故填larger。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．friendless     B．means      C．hospitality     D．readily      E. astonishingly     F.charge   G. please         H. ventured     I. self-imposed       J.virtues     K. passage Travel: You can go your own way In 1608 Thomas Coryat, regarded as “the world’s first backpacker”, embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe. On foot and 11 , Coryat discovered foreign delicacies and innovative technologies. Over the following centuries, young people have long 12 abroad in search of inspiration and excitement. Four centuries later, nomads move faster and farther than Coryat did, for cheap flights and mobile phones have made things more straightforward. Yet many are following his lead and appreciate the emotional 13 of setting off alone. In Britain the share of travellers going on holiday by themselves has nearly tripled, says the Association of British Travel Agents, from 6% in 2011 to 17% in 2024. Why are so many people going it alone? Just as Grand Tour became a rite (宗教仪式，典礼) of 14 for young noblemen, solo travel today is less about finding far-distant places than finding yourself. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a 15 company, calls the trend “me-mooning” (as opposed to “honeymooning”). Travel bloggers attest that on white-sand beaches in Bali or Belize you can “become a truer version of yourself”. Solo travellers describe the thrill of doing whatever they want, whenever they want. Research has shown that 16 solitude can boost creativity and well-being. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly keen on travelling; they spend a larger share of their income on trips than their older peers do, says McKinsey, a consultancy. Many are deferring getting married and having children, so have the flexibility to head off on excursions when they 17 . On TikTok, influencers advocate the 18 of independent excursions: “Stop waiting for someone to join you.” Women, in particular, are embracing that idea: by one estimate, 84% of solo travellers are female. A century ago etiquette books warned women not to travel without a male companion; today many say they are not afraid to travel unaccompanied (though safety tips are 19 available online). Much as Coryat did 400 years ago, women today have the 20 , and the time, to follow their feet. 【答案】 11．A 12．H 13．F 14．K 15．C 16．I 17．G 18．J 19．D 20．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。短文以托马斯·科里亚特的旅行引出，阐述了如今独自旅行愈发流行的趋势，探讨其在不同人群中受欢迎的原因，包括自我探索、生活方式变化以及社交媒体影响等。 11．考查形容词。句意：1608年，被视为“世界上第一位背包客”的托马斯·科里亚特开始了欧洲大旅行。他徒步且孤身一人，发现了外国的美食和创新技术。“friendless”意思是“无朋友的；孤身一人的”。分析句子，此处在句中作伴随状语，描述科里亚特旅行时的状态，结合其作为首位背包客独自旅行的背景，“friendless”符合语境，用于说明他独自旅行的状态。故填A。 12．考查动词。句意：在接下来的几个世纪里，年轻人长期冒险出国，以寻找灵感和刺激。“ventured”是“venture”的过去分词，意思是“冒险去（某地）”。分析句子，“have+过去分词”构成现在完成时，该句描述年轻人长期以来冒险出国这一行为，“ventured”符合语境，体现从过去到现在年轻人的行为。故填H。 13．考查名词。句意：然而，然而，许多人正效仿他，并且十分享受独自出发带来的情感张力。“charge”意思是“（情感、气氛的）强烈感受；感染力”。分析句子，“the emotional+名词”结构，此处表达独自旅行在情感层面的意义，“charge”符合语境，用于说明独自旅行对人们情感的重要性。作宾语。故填F。 14．考查名词。句意：正如大旅行成为年轻贵族的一种成人仪式，如今的独自旅行与其说是寻找遥远的地方，不如说是寻找自我。“passage”在这里指“（人生的）阶段”。分析句子，“a rite of+名词”，“rite of passage”为固定短语，意为“成人仪式”，“passage”符合语境，用于说明大旅行对年轻贵族在人生阶段上的意义。故填K。 15．考查名词。句意：希尔顿酒店及度假村，一家酒店公司，将这一趋势称为“自我蜜月”（与“蜜月”相对）。“hospitality”意思是“款待；好客；酒店业”。分析句子，希尔顿是从事酒店相关业务的公司，“hospitality company”表示“酒店公司”，“hospitality”符合语境，用于明确希尔顿公司的业务范畴。作定语。故填C。 16．考查形容词。句意：研究表明，自我强加的独处可以提高创造力和幸福感。“self - imposed”意思是“自己强加的；自愿接受的”。分析句子，“solitude”为名词，需用形容词修饰，这里强调独自旅行者主动选择的独处，“self-imposed”符合语境，用于描述这种独处的性质。故填I。 17．考查动词。句意：许多人推迟结婚生子，所以当他们愿意时，就有灵活性去短途旅行。“please”意思是“愿意；喜欢”。分析句子，“when they please”表示“当他们愿意时”，此句描述年轻人因生活方式改变，在愿意的时候能自由选择短途旅行，“please”符合语境，用于表达年轻人旅行的意愿。故填G。 18．考查名词。句意：在抖音（TikTok）上，有影响力的人提倡独自旅行的优点：“不要再等别人和你一起。”“virtues”意思是“优点；美德”。分析句子，“the+名词+of...”结构，这里指独自旅行所具备的优点，“virtues”符合语境，用于说明有影响力的人所倡导的独自旅行的好处。故填J。 19．考查副词。句意：一个世纪前，礼仪书籍告诫女性不要在没有男性同伴的情况下旅行；如今，许多女性表示她们不害怕独自旅行（尽管网上很容易找到安全提示）。“readily”意思是“容易地；乐意地”。分析句子，“available”为形容词，需用副词修饰，“readily available”表示“容易获得的”，此句说明网上获取安全提示的难易程度，“readily”符合语境，用于修饰“available”，表明获取的容易性。故填D。 20．考查名词。句意：就像400年前的科里亚特一样，如今的女性有财力和时间去随心而行。“means”在这里有“财力”的意思。分析句子，“have the+名词”，这里表达女性拥有财力决定旅行的权利，“means”符合语境。作宾语。故填B。 II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The first time I went to Europe alone I stayed at a youth hostel (旅社). Youth hostels have large dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds (双层床). They’re considerably cheaper than 21 hotels. I was in Paris for a week, and I had no idea what to expect. As I was going out to 22 the city on my first night, a young Japanese man asked if he could join me. We went to see Notre Dame, and my new friend taught me a Japanese word, “sugoi,” which means “awesome.” An elderly French woman we encountered on the street directed us to a subterranean party in a medieval (中世纪的) space where people danced to rock and roll songs. This was the first time I experienced a great advantage of youth hostels: They are not only relatively cheap but also provide a great opportunity for the 23 . In subsequent stays at youth hostels, I would meet the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family who was 24 to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce, and a young African man looking for a girlfriend. I 25 to take trains over airplanes for the same reason: On trains, I talked with people from all walks of life — people who often shared their 26 of life with me. Meeting people from different backgrounds provides a 27 opportunity. You can learn from those people. 28 , one of the great advantages of colleges in the United States is that students meet, work with, and engage in discussions with people from different geographic and cultural backgrounds. But there is another advantage to this kind of socializing: It is rich in 29 . Like traveling to a new place, where you can’t really know what your experience will be like, meeting 30 strangers keeps you from falling into 31 expectations. You don’t know whether the people you meet will share your opinions, whether they’ll defer to (听从) you or 32 the conversation, or whether they’ll laugh at your jokes or make you laugh. I think this may be part of the attraction of “ 33 box” socializing, where people sign up to be matched with strangers for dinner, say, or a hike. When you sign up for such an event, you don’t know what kind of conversations you might have, or how you might interact with the other people who sign up. But that is the point. Sometimes it is good to 34 the unexpected. If you have the chance, you might give it a try — meet someone surprising, but stay 35 , of course. 21．A．old B．elderly C．frequent D．regular 22．A．expand B．explore C．exploit D．extend 23．A．inexperienced B．informed C．unexpected D．unguided 24．A．struggling B．fearing C．begging D．representing 25．A．opted B．objected C．orbited D．offered 26．A．possession B．property C．philosophy D．psychology 27．A．wealth B．growth C．youth D．warmth 28．A．In fact B．In contrast C．Above all D．After all 29．A．experiences B．miseries C．surprises D．emotions 30．A．random B．superior C．rigid D．academic 31．A．lazy B．busy C．crazy D．nasty 32．A．follow B．absorb C．dominate D．commit 33．A．blank B．black C．blind D．deaf 34．A．enclose B．envelop C．embrace D．embarrass 35．A．silent B．alone C．calm D．safe 【答案】 21．D 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．A 26．C 27．B 28．A 29．C 30．A 31．A 32．C 33．C 34．C 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己住青年旅社、选择火车出行的经历，阐述了与不同背景陌生人交往能带来成长、惊喜，打破固有期待的感悟。 21．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们比普通酒店便宜得多。A. old老的；B. elderly年长的；C. frequent频繁的；D. regular普通的、常规的。根据前文“Youth hostels have large dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds (双层床).”和常识可知，青年旅社是宿舍式双层床的格局，设施和服务都更基础，与常规的“普通”酒店形成对比，价格也因此低很多。故选D项。 22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：第一天晚上我正要出去探索这座城市时，一个年轻的日本人问我能不能和我一起。A. expand扩张；B. explore探索；C. exploit开发、剥削；D. extend延伸。根据后文“on my first night”和“We went to see Notre Dame”可知，作者初到巴黎，是要去“探索”这座城市、参观景点。故选B项。 23．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们不仅相对便宜，还提供了邂逅意外的绝佳机会。A. inexperienced缺乏经验的；B. informed消息灵通的；C. unexpected出乎意料的；D. unguided没有向导的。根据后文“In subsequent stays at youth hostels, I would meet the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family who was to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce, and a young African man looking for a girlfriend.”可知，青年旅舍为作者提供了邂逅形形色色人物的机会，这是“出乎意料的事情”；the unexpected“意想不到的事情”。故选C项。 24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在后来住青年旅社的过程中，我遇到了一个新英格兰富裕家族的后裔，他正努力寻找人生的意义，一个正经历离婚的律师，还有一个找女朋友的非洲年轻人。A. struggling努力、挣扎；B. fearing害怕；C. begging乞求；D. representing代表。根据前文“the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family”和后文“to find meaning in his life”可推知，这个富裕家族后裔并不满足于衣食无忧，而是在“努力”探寻人生价值；struggle to do sth.意为“努力做某事”。故选A项。 25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我出于同样的原因选择坐火车而不是飞机：在火车上，我和各行各业的人交谈——他们常常和我分享他们的人生哲学。A. opted选择；B. objected反对；C. orbited绕轨道运行；D. offered提供。根据后文“On trains, I talked with people from all walks of life”可知，作者为了能和不同的人交流，“选择”了火车而非飞机；opt to do sth.意为“选择做某事”。故选A项。 26．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我出于同样的原因选择坐火车而不是飞机：在火车上，我和各行各业的人交谈——他们常常和我分享他们的人生哲学。A. possession财产；B. property性质、财产；C. philosophy哲学、人生观；D. psychology心理学。根据前文提到的“a rich New England family who was to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce”可知，作者遇到的这些人会和他探讨人生意义、生活困境等关于人生的思考，也就是人生“哲学”。故选C项。 27．考查名词词义辨析。句意：结识不同背景的人提供了一个成长的机会。A. wealth财富；B. growth成长；C. youth青春；D. warmth温暖。根据后文“You can learn from those people.”可知，向不同背景的人学习，本质上是一个自我成长的过程，因此是“成长”的机会。故选B项。 28．考查介词短语辨析。句意：事实上，美国大学的一大优势就是学生能结识、共事，并与来自不同地域和文化背景的人进行讨论。A. In fact事实上；B. In contrast相比之下；C. Above all首先；D. After all毕竟。前文提出“结识不同的人能带来成长”的观点，后文用美国大学的情况来佐证这一观点的普遍性，in fact用来引出实际存在的、能支撑观点的实例，符合逻辑。故选A项。 29．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这种社交还有另一个好处：它充满了惊喜。A. experiences经历；B. miseries痛苦；C. surprises惊喜；D. emotions情绪。根据后文“Like traveling to a new place, where you can’t really know what your experience will be like”可知，这种社交和去陌生地方旅行一样，结果充满未知，而未知往往伴随着“惊喜”。故选C项。 30．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像去一个陌生的地方旅行，你无法预知会有怎样的经历一样，与随机结识的陌生人相遇，能让你避免陷入懒于思考的固化预期之中。A. random随机的；B. superior优越的；C. rigid僵硬的；D. academic学术的。根据前文“I would meet the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family who was to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce, and a young African man looking for a girlfriend.”可知，作者在旅社、火车上遇到的人都是偶然碰到的，没有刻意挑选，是“随机的”陌生人。故选A项。 31．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像去一个陌生的地方旅行，你无法预知会有怎样的经历一样，与随机结识的陌生人相遇，能让你避免陷入懒于思考的固化预期之中。A. lazy懒惰的(引申出因思维惰性而产生的刻板印象或预设)；B. busy忙碌的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. nasty令人不快的，令人厌恶的。根据后文“You don’t know whether the people you meet will share your opinions, whether they’ll defer to (听从) you or dominate the conversation”可知，因为不知道对方的态度、观点，所以不会产生那种“固定的、刻板的”期待。故选A项。 32．考查动词词义辨析。句意：你不知道你遇到的人是否会和你有相同的观点，他们会听从你还是主导谈话，他们会笑你的笑话还是逗你笑。A. follow跟随；B. absorb吸收；C. dominate主导；D. commit承诺。根据前文“whether they’ll defer to (听从) you or”可知，这里是两种相反状态的对比：是听从你的节奏，还是“主导”谈话的走向。故选C项。 33．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想这可能就是“盲盒式”社交的吸引力之一，人们报名参加活动，会被随机匹配陌生人一起吃饭、徒步旅行之类的。A. blank空白的；B. black黑色的；C. blind盲的；D. deaf聋的。根据后文“When you sign up for such an event, you don’t know what kind of conversations you might have, or how you might interact with the other people who sign up.”可知，这种社交和“盲盒”一样，参与者不知道会遇到什么人、产生什么互动；blind box“盲盒”。故选C项。 34．考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时候拥抱意外是件好事。A. enclose围住；B. envelop包裹；C. embrace拥抱、欣然接受；D. embarrass使尴尬。根据前文作者多次提到“结识陌生人带来惊喜、打破固有期待”，以及“you might give it a try — meet someone surprising”的建议，可知作者是认可并倡导“接受”这种意外的。故选C项。 35．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果有机会，你可以试试——认识一些令人惊喜的人，但当然，要保证安全。A. silent沉默的；B. alone独自的；C. calm冷静的；D. safe安全的。根据前文“you might give it a try — meet someone surprising”可知，与随机的陌生人交往存在不确定性，结合生活常识，在尝试这种社交时，“安全”是首要前提。故选D项。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A After receiving tenure (终身职位) in 2022 I considered taking a vacation. But I had 15 people in my lab, a partner who is also in academia with his own lab, and two children in elementary school. I felt I could not step away for a year. Then I connected with researchers in Uruguay seeking a collaborator experienced in my area, and I got a short-term Fulbright fellowship to explore the opportunity. I envisioned my 3-month stay as an intense period of lab work, data collection and scientific discoveries. The 5-hour time difference would leave me with enough hours to catch up with my lab and family back home. When I arrived, I was dispirited to learn that the shuttle to the institute ran on a schedule that limited our work hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mornings started with shared mate and conversations about our weekends or evenings, followed later by an extended lunch break that was sacred. I felt impatient. Yet my research progressed steadily. Outside of work, another kind of progress was unfolding. I was still working long hours because of my responsibilities as a lab head, graduate program director, and National Institutes of Health study section member, but the built-in breaks — which often included an evening snack — made all the difference. I still got my work done, and the slower rhythm also left space for deeper thinking, both in my experiments and in my life. I was learning the value of working with intention rather than urgency, and of leaving room for the parts of life that can’t be scheduled. A calmness set in. I found myself laughing more, sleeping better, and enjoying the life I have worked hard to build. Midway through my fellowship my family arrived for an extended visit, and I took 3 weeks off for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. We wandered through bustling neighborhoods framed by the Andes, and felt the thunder of waterfalls soaking us in mist. I began to notice small things: my daughter’s fascination with seashells, my son’s growing ease with strangers and his first words of Spanish. When my fellowship ended 8 months ago, I returned with more than a set of data. I came back with a readjusted sense of how I want to live and work. I block my calendar so that no one can schedule a meeting during my off hour. I’ve built small rituals into my routine — a morning walk, a break away from the screen... These modest changes have reshaped the texture of my days. I find myself more focused in the lab, more patient with my students, and more present with my family. Productivity, I’ve come to see, is not measured only by research papers and grants. It is also sustained by presence, rest, and the relationships that give meaning to the work. 36．The author’s life can be described as ______ before she received a tenure. A．an escape from family duties B．frequently on the run C．a rat race with her partner D．in pursuit of fellowship 37．How did the author initially feel after learning the work schedule in Uruguay? A．Disappointed and anxious. B．Duty-bound but calm. C．Homesick but fulfilling. D．Relieved and anticipatory. 38．The modest changes mentioned by the author might include ______. A．becoming available when her lab members need to consult her B．treating conversations about leisure as a religiously sacred ritual C．replacing a long lunch break with deep thinking over a snack D．reserving weekends for her family instead of unfinished work 39．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．To work or not to work B．Approach to work-life balance C．The experiment I didn’t plan D．Success isn’t measured by science 【答案】36．B 37．A 38．D 39．C 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者获得终身职位后原计划度假却因工作无法成行，后通过短期交流项目在乌拉圭的经历，重新调整了生活和工作方式。 36．推理判断题。根据第一段“After receiving tenure (终身职 ) in 2022 I considered taking a vacation.But I had 15 people in my lab, a partner who is also in academia with his own lab, and two children in elementary school. I felt I could not step away for a year.(2022年拿到终身教职后我才考虑休假，可我实验室有15名成员，我的伴侣也在学术界经营自己的实验室，我还有两个上小学的孩子，我觉得我一年都抽不开身)”可知，之前作者的生活很忙碌，一直在奔波。故选B。 37．细节理解题。根据第二段“When I arrived, I was dispirited to learn that the shuttle to the institute ran on a schedule that limited our work hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mornings started with shared mate and conversations about our weekends or evenings, followed later by an extended lunch break that was sacred. I felt impatient.(当我到达时，我沮丧地得知，前往研究所的班车时间表将我们的工作时间限制在早上8点到下午3点30分。早晨从分享马黛茶和谈论周末或晚上的活动开始，随后是神圣的长时间午休。我感到不耐烦。)”可知，作者最初得知乌拉圭的工作时间表后感到失望和不耐烦、焦虑。故选A。 38．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I began to notice small things: my daughter’s fascination with seashells, my son’s growing ease with strangers and his first words of Spanish.(我开始留意那些微小的美好：女儿对贝壳的痴迷，儿子面对陌生人时越来越从容的模样，还有他说出的第一句西班牙语。)”、最后一段“I block my calendar so that no one can schedule a meeting during my off hour.(我在日历上设置时间，这样就没有人能在我的休息时间安排会议。)”以及“I find myself more focused in the lab, more patient with my students, and more present with my family.(我发现自己在实验室里更专注，对学生更有耐心，对家人也更用心陪伴。)”可知，作者的小改变包括把周末留给家人而不是未完成的工作。故选D。 39．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“When my fellowship ended 8 months ago, I returned with more than a set of data. I came back with a readjusted sense of how I want to live and work.(8个月前我的奖学金结束时，我带着不止一组数据回来了。我带着对我想如何生活和工作的一种重新调整的感觉回来了。)”可知，作者原本计划去乌拉圭进行短期学术研究，却意外收获了工作与生活方式的改变，重新理解了工作效率与生活的意义，这是一场未曾计划的“人生实验”。选项C“The experiment I didn’t plan(一场未曾计划的人生实验)”是最佳标题。故选C。 B Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed as opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you: 1 Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay. Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island. St. Andrews. Grand Manan Island. and Deer Island. 2 Grizzly bears. Alaska Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms. Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Swart-Cassiar Highway. 3 Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock closely on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighbouring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Planning: Chineua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March. 4 Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard- the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91 kg. the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10 ft (3m) long. Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores) . 5 Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1. 4 million wildebeest and 200, 000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait. Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the MasaiMara in Kenya in August and September. 40．The underlined word gregarious is closest in meaning to _________. A．being able to climb B．preferring group living C．migrating in small numbers D．moderate in temper 41．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique looks. B．Viewing spots for grizzly bears are accessible by air and on foot. C．Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period. D．Wildebeest herds travel to seek favourable food conditions. 42．The target readers of the passage are probably _________. A．adventurous visitors eager for closer look at animals B．mountain hikers who look for unique hiking trails C．experienced hunters who are aimed at rare animals D．average zoo visitors seeking animal contact at safe distance 【答案】40．B 41．C 42．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了五个可以近距离观察珍稀野生动物的地点并给出了各地点的观赏攻略。 40．词句猜测题。根据3 Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico中“They flock closely on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighbouring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.(它们密密麻麻地聚集在树干、灌木丛和地面上，充分展现出了它们____的天性，同时占据着锡那库瓦山脉以及四座相邻的山丘 —— 这些区域共同构成了帝王蝶生物圈保护区。)”可知，帝王蝶会大规模聚集在一起，由此可推测gregarious的含义是“喜欢群居的”。故选B项。 41．细节理解题。根据4 Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia中“Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!”(登上科莫多岛，你会感觉仿佛回到了恐龙统治地球的时代，公园地图上写着“此地有龙！”)”可知，这句话只是形容科莫多龙体型庞大、充满原始感，并非指科莫多巨蜥与恐龙生活的时代相似。故选C项。 42．推理判断题。根据第一段“Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed as opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals?(相比于普通动物园，你是否想近距离观察动物，且与观察对象之间没有围栏阻隔？去哪里可以近距离邂逅世界上最珍稀的动物？)”可知，文章的目标读者是渴望近距离接触珍稀野生动物的探险型游客。故选A项。 C About 150 years after his death, questions appeared about the authorship of William Shakespeare’s plays. Scholars and literary critics began to float names like Christopher Marlowe, Edward de Vere and Francis Bacon - men of more known backgrounds, literary recognition, or inspiration - as the true authors of the plays. Much of this came from the incomplete record of Shakespeare’s life and the lack of eye-witness sources. Official files from the Holy Trinity Church and the Stratford government record the existence of a William Shakespeare, but none bears the statements like him being an actor or playwright (剧作家). Skeptics (怀疑者) also questioned how anyone of such humble education could write with the intellectual perceptiveness and poetic power that are displayed in Shakespeare’s works. One specific cry came from Henry Chettle and Robert Greene, who, many thought were both jealous of Shakespeare’s fame. The problem these two authors had with Shakespeare had something to do with the fact that he was a new comer from the back of beyond. The two questioned Shakespeare’s unclear whereabouts after he moved to London. However, the vast majority of Shakespearean scholars argue that William Shakespeare wrote all his own plays. They point out that other playwrights of the time also had unclear histories and came from low backgrounds. They believe that Stratford’s New Grammar School course of Latin and the classics could have provided a good foundation for literary writers. Supporters of Shakespeare’s authorship argue that the lack of evidence about Shakespeare’s life doesn’t mean his life didn’t exist. They point to evidence that displays his name on the title pages of published poems and plays. Examples exist of authors and critics of the time acknowledging William Shakespeare as author of plays. According to many, Shakespeare’s footprints in London are also well documented. He was believed to partly own the Globe Theatre where his plays were produced. The theatre was also involved in some high profile events: it was moved across the Thames in 1598 and burned down on the 29th of June 1613. The events both pointed to Shakespeare’s whereabouts. Today, his plays are highly popular and reinterpreted in performances with diverse cultural backgrounds. The appeal of Shakespeare’s characters and plots is that they present real human beings in a wide range of emotions and conflicts that go beyond their origins in Elizabethan England. 43．Which of the reasons is NOT mentioned to support skepticism about Shakespeare’s authorship? A．Official records didn’t mention Shakespeare’s identity as a playwright. B．Shakespeare’s education background couldn’t support his literary achievements. C．Shakespeare’s plays were inspired by big-name literary giants. D．There was a lack of specific details of Shakespeare’s life. 44．Which of the following facts disproves Henry Chettle and Robert Greene’s skepticism? A．Shakespeare’s literary power was recognized at his time. B．His activities in London could be proved by happenings of his theatre. C．Shakespeare’s childhood education experience helped him gain literary ability. D．The title papers of government documents bore his name. 45．The charm of Shakespeare’s plays today lies in that ________. A．his plots are full of conflicts B．his plays are translated into many languages C．he succeeded from a modest background D．he pictures people of real feelings which can exist today 46．The passage is mainly about ________. A．ways to determine the real author of classic literary works B．the fights between Shakespeare’s supporters and his opponents C．doubts and proofs about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays D．the criticism on Shakespeare’s plays and their values 【答案】43．C 44．B 45．D 46．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于莎士比亚戏剧作者身份的争议，怀疑者质疑其行踪、身份记录和教育背景，但大多数学者认为莎士比亚是其作品的真正作者，并通过历史证据支持这一观点。 43．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Much of this came from the incomplete record of Shakespeare’s life and the lack of eye-witness sources. Official files from the Holy Trinity Church and the Stratford government record the existence of a William Shakespeare, but none bears the statements like him being an actor or playwright (剧作家). (这在很大程度上是由于对莎士比亚生平的记录不完整，以及缺乏目击者。来自圣三一基督教堂和斯特拉特福德政府的官方文件记录了威廉·莎士比亚的存在，但没有任何证据表明他是一名演员或剧作家。)”和第二段“Skeptics (怀疑者) also questioned how anyone of such humble education could write with the intellectual perceptiveness and poetic power that are displayed in Shakespeare’s works. (怀疑论者还质疑，一个受教育程度如此低下的人，怎么能写出莎士比亚作品中所展现的那种思想的洞察力和诗意的力量。)”可知，对莎士比亚的作者身份持怀疑态度的理由包括，缺乏关于他生活的具体细节，官方记录没有提到他作为剧作家的身份，以及他的教育背景无法支持他的文学成就，但未提及他的戏剧受到了大名鼎鼎的文学巨匠的启发。故选C项。 44．细节理解题。根据第五段中“He was believed to partly own the Globe Theatre where his plays were produced. The theatre was also involved in some high profile events: it was moved across the Thames in 1598 and burned down on the 29th of June 1613. The events both pointed to Shakespeare’s whereabouts. (据信他拥有环球剧场的部分股份，他的戏剧就是在那里制作的。剧场还参与了一些引人注目的事件：1598年，它被搬到泰晤士河对岸，1613年6月29日被烧毁。这两件事都指向莎士比亚的行踪。)”可知，剧场里发生的事情可以证明莎士比亚在伦敦的活动，这驳斥了Henry Chettle和Robert Greene的怀疑。故选B项。 45．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The appeal of Shakespeare’s characters and plots is that they present real human beings in a wide range of emotions and conflicts that go beyond their origins in Elizabethan England. (莎士比亚的人物和情节的魅力在于，他们呈现了真实的人类，其广泛的情感和冲突超越了他们在伊丽莎白时代的英国的起源。)”可知，其戏剧仍有魅力的原因在于他描绘了真实情感的人，这种真实情感可以存在于今天。故选D项。 46．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“About 150 years after his death, questions appeared about the authorship of William Shakespeare’s plays. (大约在他死后150年，关于威廉·莎士比亚戏剧的作者的问题出现了。)”和第四段中“However, the vast majority of Shakespearean scholars argue that William Shakespeare wrote all his own plays. (然而，绝大多数研究莎士比亚的学者认为威廉·莎士比亚所有的戏剧都是他自己写的。)”可知，文章主要介绍了关于莎士比亚戏剧作者身份的争议，怀疑者质疑其行踪、身份记录和教育背景，但大多数学者认为莎士比亚是其作品的真正作者，并通过历史证据支持这一观点。因此，文章主要是展现关于莎士比亚戏剧作者的怀疑和证据。故选C项。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How Climate Change Will Hit Holidaymaking “Arrived in Bologna, Italy, now it’s off to Tuscany. The heatwave is spectacular here. Climate change is destroying southern Europe. An era comes to an end.” This tweet in early July by Karl Lauterbach, Germany’s health minister, went down badly in Italy. The country’s minister for tourism, Danisla Santanchè sourly replied that she thanked Mr Lauterbach for picking Italy for his holiday. 47 and that sustainability has always been Italian government’s answer to managing tourism. 48 Europe is the planet’s most visited region, welcoming 585 million of the world’s 900 million international travelers in 2022. On top of this, domestic holiday-makers outnumbered foreigners in terms of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the EU. Little wonder then that the sector directly generates 5% of the EU’s GDP and by some estimates indirectly accounts for more than 10%. Changes to the climate that lead to ever-wilder weather could deliver a huge blow to the tourist industry. 49 Extreme hot weather in Italy in July contributed to wildfires that hit Sicily as the temperature at one time climbed to 47°C． Despite the damage, Italy’s tourism industry — and that of Europe as a whole — is set for a record summer this year as holidaymakers return in force after the travel restrictions of the pandemic. 50 According to Demoskopika, a market researcher, 68 milllion people will have taken a holiday in Italy this summer, with around half arriving from abroad. Can the recovery last if tourists are fearful of the effects of climate change in years to come? Italian tourism industry has promised to hit the targets of the Paris climate agreement by 2050. Yet such efforts by industry to reduce the effects of global warming will have little overall impact. A．More significantly, tourism will need to adapt to climate change. B．Tourist industry is not just one of the important contributors to Italy’s economy. C．Climate change also threatens the livelihoods of those who rely on income from tourism. D．This year southern Europe has endured an abnormally unstable summer. E．Few have cancelled trips despite the dangers that may await them. F．However, the Italian government was well aware of climate change. 【答案】47．F 48．B 49．D 50．E 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了极端天气正在影响欧洲的旅游业。 47．根据上文““Arrived in Bologna, Italy, now it’s off to Tuscany. The heatwave is spectacular here. Climate change is destroying southern Europe. An era comes to an end.” This tweet in early July by Karl Lauterbach, Germany’s health minister, went down badly in Italy. The country’s minister for tourism, Danisla Santanchè sourly replied that she thanked Mr Lauterbach for picking Italy for his holiday.(“抵达意大利博洛尼亚，现在要去托斯卡纳。这里的热浪很壮观。气候变化正在摧毁南欧。一个时代结束了。”7月初，德国卫生部长卡尔•劳特巴赫的这条推特在意大利引起了轩然大波。该国旅游部长Danisla Santanchè刻薄地回答说，她感谢劳特巴赫先生选择在意大利度假)”以及后文“and that sustainability has always been Italian government’s answer to managing tourism.(可持续性一直是意大利政府管理旅游业的答案)”可知，上文提到了意大利度假的言论，后文提到了意大利政府管理旅游业，推测本句是在说明政府清楚地知道气候变化对于意大利的影响。故F选项“然而，意大利政府很清楚气候变化”符合语境，故选F。 48．根据本段内容“Europe is the planet’s most visited region, welcoming 585 million of the world’s 900 million international travelers in 2022. On top of this, domestic holiday-makers outnumbered foreigners in terms of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the EU. Little wonder then that the sector directly generates 5% of the EU’s GDP and by some estimates indirectly accounts for more than 10%.(欧洲是全球游客最多的地区，到2022年，欧洲将接待全球9亿国际游客中的5.85亿。最重要的是，国内游客在欧盟旅游住宿的过夜时间超过了外国人。难怪该部门直接贡献了欧盟GDP的5%，据估计间接贡献了10%以上)”可知，本段主要说明了旅游业对经济的重要影响，故B选项“旅游业不仅是意大利经济的重要贡献者”符合语境，故选B。 49．根据上文“Changes to the climate that lead to ever-wilder weather could deliver a huge blow to the tourist industry.(气候变化导致天气越来越恶劣，这可能会对旅游业造成巨大打击)”以及后文“Extreme hot weather in Italy in July contributed to wildfires that hit Sicily as the temperature at one time climbed to 47°C.(意大利7月份极端炎热的天气导致西西里岛发生野火，气温一度攀升至47摄氏度)”可知，后文提到了极端炎热的夏天，即夏季气候不稳定，故D选项“今年，南欧经历了一个异常不稳定的夏天”符合语境，故选D。 50．根据上文“Despite the damage, Italy’s tourism industry — and that of Europe as a whole — is set for a record summer this year as holidaymakers return in force after the travel restrictions of the pandemic. (尽管受到了损害，但随着度假者在大流行的旅行限制后大批返回，意大利乃至整个欧洲的旅游业今年夏天将创下历史新高)”以及后文“According to Demoskopika, a market researcher, 68 milllion people will have taken a holiday in Italy this summer, with around half arriving from abroad.(据市场研究机构Demoskopika称，今年夏天将有6800万人在意大利度假，其中约一半来自国外)”可知，上文提到了受到损害，后文则提到度假的人一半来自国外，推测尽管有危险，但人们还是坚持去旅游了。故E选项“尽管可能面临危险，但很少有人取消旅行”符合语境，故选E。 III. Summary Writing (10分) 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Is Regenerating Nature Only Charitable? In the world of environmental conservation, many people think nature regeneration projects are mainly about charity, not profit. This idea has wrapped around our common awareness, casting such efforts as noble but financially unreliable pursuits. However, is this assumption accurate? With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. These credits are like tickets that organizations can buy or sell. When they invest in restoring ecosystems, they earn credits that can be traded for money. This gives conservation a real purpose to help nature and at the same time brings financial rewards. Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. In a world where information travels rapidly and opinions are formed swiftly, having a good public image is without doubt a strategic necessity. The benefits are far-reaching, from building trust and credibility to attracting opportunities and encouraging better relationships, all helping businesses make profits in the long run. Hancock adds that the fields of profitability do not end there. By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. Hancock has also proved that the regenerating practices reduce the gradual destruction of soil and improves soil structure, making the land more adaptable to weather extremes, such as floods and droughts, and consequently increases productivity. Such projects reveal the hidden values that lie within environmental restoration. If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Khory Hancock shows it can be profitable to regenerate nature. Businesses get profits directly by selling carbon credits and indirectly from the enhanced public image. Moreover, farmers profit from improved productivity with organic matters and a more adaptive land. With more nature regenerating practices alike, we’ll have a sustainable world. (50 words) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍说，科里·汉考克表示，再生自然是有利可图的。企业可以通过出售碳信用额度直接获利，也可以通过提高公众形象间接获利。此外，农民从有机物质和适应性更强的土地的生产力提高中获利。有了更多类似的自然再生实践，我们将拥有一个可持续发展的世界。 【详解】1 要点摘录 ①With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. ②According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. ③Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. ④By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. ⑤ If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. 2.缜密构思 将第1、4、5三个要点进行重组，将第2、3两个要点进行整合。 3.遣词造句 Corey Hancock says regeneration is naturally profitable. Companies can profit directly by selling carbon credits or indirectly by raising their public profile. In addition, farmers profit from increased productivity from organic matter and more adaptable land. With more natural regeneration practices like this, we will have a sustainable world. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Khory Hancock shows it can be profitable to regenerate nature. (运用了省略连接代词that的宾语从句) [高分句型2] With more nature regenerating practices alike, we’ll have a sustainable world. (运用了with的复合结构) IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．电子系统持续追踪着人类的预期寿命。(track)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The electronic system continuously tracks human life expectancy. 【详解】考查名词短语、副词、动词短语和时态。根据句意以及句子的提示词可知，表示“电子系统”应为名词短语The electronic system；表示“持续”为副词continuously；表示“追踪着人类的预期寿命”应为动词短语tracks human life expectancy；结合句意可知，该句应为阐述客观事实，为一般现在时。故翻译为：The electronic system continuously tracks human life expectancy. 53．无论公司现在正经历怎样的艰难时光，都应该首先考虑整合新技术以提高竞争力。（tough）(汉译英) _________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】However tough a time the company is having now, it should first consider integrating new technologies to improve its competitiveness. 【详解】考查短语、时态、非谓语动词和状语从句。“无论多么”用However，引导让步状语从句；“艰难时光”用短语have a tough time；“无论多么艰难”表达为however tough，“现在”用时间状语now，所以从句用现在进行时；“应该”用情态动词should；“考虑做某事”用短语consider doing sth.；“整合新技术”翻译为integrate new technologies；“提高竞争力”翻译为improve its competitiveness，用不定式作目的状语。故翻译为However tough a time the company is having now, it should first consider integrating new technologies to improve its competitiveness. 54．尽管额外任务带来了新的挑战，但能使你收获更多经历并促你进一步成长。(In spite of)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】In spite of the new challenges brought by extra tasks, they can enable you to gain more experiences and promote your further growth. 【详解】考查介词短语、非谓语动词、情态动词和时态。“尽管额外任务带来了新的挑战”作让步状语，可处理为介词短语in spite of…，其意为“尽管”，“新的挑战”作宾语，用名词词组the new challenges，“额外任务带来了”处理为后置定语，用过去分词短语brought by extra tasks表被动；“能使你收获更多经历并促你进一步成长”是句子主干，补充主语they，指代前文中“the new challenges”，“能”用情态动词can，描述一般性事实用一般现在时态，“使某人能做某事”用动词短语enable sb. to do sth.，宾语“你”用宾格代词you，“收获更多经历并促你进一步成长”用不定式短语to gain more experiences and promote your further growth作宾语补足语。综上，全句译为：In spite of the new challenges brought by extra tasks, they can enable you to gain more experiences and promote your further growth. 55．数十年前，我的叔叔被迫背井离乡去往大城市发展，对世界有了更深刻的了解，现在年迈的他不求飞黄腾达，但求落叶归根。(where) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Decades ago, my uncle was forced to leave his hometown and go to a big city to seek development, where he gained a deeper understanding of the world. Now, in his old age, he doesn’t expect to make a brilliant career but just hopes to return to his hometown. 【详解】考查名词短语、动词短语、定语从句和时态。根据句意以及句子结构可知，“数十年前” 常见表达为“Decades ago”，置于句首，首字母大写。“被迫做某事”用动词短语“be forced to do sth.”，这里描述过去的事情，be 动词用 was ；“背井离乡”即“离开家乡”，可表达为“leave his hometown”；“去往大城市发展”翻译为“go to a big city to seek development”，“对世界有了更深刻的了解”，这里用“where”引导的非限制性定语从句修饰先行词“a big city”，在从句中“where”作地点状语，“获得更深刻的了解”用动词短语“gain a deeper understanding of...”，时态为一般过去时，gain变为gained。“年迈”可表达为“in one's old age”，这里是“in his old age”；“飞黄腾达”可意译为“make a brilliant career”；“落叶归根”即“回到家乡”，用“return to his hometown”。 故翻译为Decades ago, my uncle was forced to leave his hometown and go to a big city to seek development, where he gained a deeper understanding of the world. Now, in his old age, he doesn’t expect to make a brilliant career but just hopes to return to his hometown. V.Guided Writing (共25分) 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你的英国笔友 Jenny计划今年暑假与父母一同来中国旅游。为期一周的中国之行中，他们将在上海停留一天。Jenny的父亲对中国历史比较感兴趣，她的母亲对中式建筑饶有兴致，而 Jenny本人则对中华美食情。有独钟。她希望你能为他们一家设计一个旅行安排，满足三人的各自需求。你的回信需包含以下内容： 1.  具体的行程安排（可以从参观景点、游览顺序、食宿推荐等方面展开）； 2.  如此安排的理由。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Jenny, I’m thrilled to hear that your family is planning a trip to China this summer vacation. Here’s a detailed itinerary I’ve designed. Day 1: After arriving in Shanghai, the family can settle into their hotel and rest from their journey. Day 2: Explore Shanghai- Start with a visit to the Shanghai Museum to explore China’s rich history. Day 3- 4: Traveling to Nanjing will give your father the chance to delve into China’s ancient history. You can visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Day 5-6: Travel to Hangzhou- A short train ride to Hangzhou will allow your mother to appreciate China’s beautiful scenery and culture. Day 7: Departure - On your last day, you can do some last-minute shopping in Shanghai. This schedule balances culture, history, and cuisine, making your trip unforgettable. I hope this helps and you will enjoy your holiday! Yours, Wang Lei 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。英国笔友 Jenny计划今年暑假与父母一同来中国旅游。要求考生按照所给的要求对其旅行进行安排并回信告知。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动的：thrilled → excited 设计的：designed → planned 探索：explore → discover 深入了解：delve into → explore in depth 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This schedule balances culture, history, and cuisine, making your trip unforgettable. 拓展句：This schedule balances culture, history, and cuisine, which will make your trip unforgettable. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Here’s a detailed itinerary I’ve designed.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】Day 3- 4: Traveling to Nanjing will give your father the chance to delve into China’s ancient history. （运用了动名词作主语的结构） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Traveller's tales单元自测·提升卷 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Discovering China on Foot A little over two months ago, on Nov 15, Abdusamat Keram completed a 280-day hiking journey covering more than 5,000 kilometers on foot. This expedition from Kashgar, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 1 Beijing brought him into the public eye as he documented his adventure on Douyin, China’s TikTok, garnering over 440,000 followers and more than 8 million likes. Abdusamat 2 (launch) his account in July 2022 during his very first hiking trip, around the Taklimakan Desert-the largest desert in China and the second largest in the world, situated in Xinjiang. Before that, he knew little about video editing. “I would snap a few pictures and clips, 3 (post) them on my WeChat Moments every one or two weeks when I had signal reception in the desert, but that’s all,” said the 24-year-old. “It wasn’t until someone suggested that I could launch my own video-sharing account that I started teaching 4 video editing skills.” After graduating from high school in 2021, Abdusamat had been employed in a factory, doing various kinds of work. He used to believe that, being a child from a rural area and born into a farming family, he would not have the privilege 5 (explore) the outside world. However, through television and the internet, he observed numerous hikers and adventurers on the road. “That was when it hit me — I was wrong. 6 I have dreams and the determination to pursue them, I can definitely go out and explore,” Abdusamat said. In April 2022, he decided to quit his job and embark on the Taklimakan Desert trip with his brother, 7 is 10 years older than him. The journey spanned five months, during which they primarily subsisted on nang, or Uygur flatbread, cooked rice, and boiled river water — if they were fortunate enough to find a river. They only reached a residential area every 15 or 20 days to replenish their supplies. Before arriving at the next resupply point, they often ran out of food and drinking water. They slept in tents and woke up 8 (cover) in sand during sandstorm season, not to mention enduring the scorching heat of the desert. “Tormenting” was 9 Abdusamat described the trip in retrospect. Yet, it was during that expedition that he learned valuable skills from his brother, such as driving away wild animals like boars and wolves and finding suitable spots to set up camp. It was also during that challenging journey that Abdusamat conceived a 10 (large) hiking plan: to walk from Kashgar to Beijing, alone. “I shared the plan with my brother one night in the desert, and his response truly impressed and encouraged me, ‘If you have an idea, just go for it.’” Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．friendless     B．means      C．hospitality     D．readily      E. astonishingly     F.charge   G. please         H. ventured     I. self-imposed       J.virtues     K. passage Travel: You can go your own way In 1608 Thomas Coryat, regarded as “the world’s first backpacker”, embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe. On foot and 11 , Coryat discovered foreign delicacies and innovative technologies. Over the following centuries, young people have long 12 abroad in search of inspiration and excitement. Four centuries later, nomads move faster and farther than Coryat did, for cheap flights and mobile phones have made things more straightforward. Yet many are following his lead and appreciate the emotional 13 of setting off alone. In Britain the share of travellers going on holiday by themselves has nearly tripled, says the Association of British Travel Agents, from 6% in 2011 to 17% in 2024. Why are so many people going it alone? Just as Grand Tour became a rite (宗教仪式，典礼) of 14 for young noblemen, solo travel today is less about finding far-distant places than finding yourself. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, a 15 company, calls the trend “me-mooning” (as opposed to “honeymooning”). Travel bloggers attest that on white-sand beaches in Bali or Belize you can “become a truer version of yourself”. Solo travellers describe the thrill of doing whatever they want, whenever they want. Research has shown that 16 solitude can boost creativity and well-being. Millennials and Gen Z are particularly keen on travelling; they spend a larger share of their income on trips than their older peers do, says McKinsey, a consultancy. Many are deferring getting married and having children, so have the flexibility to head off on excursions when they 17 . On TikTok, influencers advocate the 18 of independent excursions: “Stop waiting for someone to join you.” Women, in particular, are embracing that idea: by one estimate, 84% of solo travellers are female. A century ago etiquette books warned women not to travel without a male companion; today many say they are not afraid to travel unaccompanied (though safety tips are 19 available online). Much as Coryat did 400 years ago, women today have the 20 , and the time, to follow their feet. II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The first time I went to Europe alone I stayed at a youth hostel (旅社). Youth hostels have large dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds (双层床). They’re considerably cheaper than 21 hotels. I was in Paris for a week, and I had no idea what to expect. As I was going out to 22 the city on my first night, a young Japanese man asked if he could join me. We went to see Notre Dame, and my new friend taught me a Japanese word, “sugoi,” which means “awesome.” An elderly French woman we encountered on the street directed us to a subterranean party in a medieval (中世纪的) space where people danced to rock and roll songs. This was the first time I experienced a great advantage of youth hostels: They are not only relatively cheap but also provide a great opportunity for the 23 . In subsequent stays at youth hostels, I would meet the scion (后裔) of a rich New England family who was 24 to find meaning in his life, a lawyer going through a divorce, and a young African man looking for a girlfriend. I 25 to take trains over airplanes for the same reason: On trains, I talked with people from all walks of life — people who often shared their 26 of life with me. Meeting people from different backgrounds provides a 27 opportunity. You can learn from those people. 28 , one of the great advantages of colleges in the United States is that students meet, work with, and engage in discussions with people from different geographic and cultural backgrounds. But there is another advantage to this kind of socializing: It is rich in 29 . Like traveling to a new place, where you can’t really know what your experience will be like, meeting 30 strangers keeps you from falling into 31 expectations. You don’t know whether the people you meet will share your opinions, whether they’ll defer to (听从) you or 32 the conversation, or whether they’ll laugh at your jokes or make you laugh. I think this may be part of the attraction of “ 33 box” socializing, where people sign up to be matched with strangers for dinner, say, or a hike. When you sign up for such an event, you don’t know what kind of conversations you might have, or how you might interact with the other people who sign up. But that is the point. Sometimes it is good to 34 the unexpected. If you have the chance, you might give it a try — meet someone surprising, but stay 35 , of course. 21．A．old B．elderly C．frequent D．regular 22．A．expand B．explore C．exploit D．extend 23．A．inexperienced B．informed C．unexpected D．unguided 24．A．struggling B．fearing C．begging D．representing 25．A．opted B．objected C．orbited D．offered 26．A．possession B．property C．philosophy D．psychology 27．A．wealth B．growth C．youth D．warmth 28．A．In fact B．In contrast C．Above all D．After all 29．A．experiences B．miseries C．surprises D．emotions 30．A．random B．superior C．rigid D．academic 31．A．lazy B．busy C．crazy D．nasty 32．A．follow B．absorb C．dominate D．commit 33．A．blank B．black C．blind D．deaf 34．A．enclose B．envelop C．embrace D．embarrass 35．A．silent B．alone C．calm D．safe Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A After receiving tenure (终身职位) in 2022 I considered taking a vacation. But I had 15 people in my lab, a partner who is also in academia with his own lab, and two children in elementary school. I felt I could not step away for a year. Then I connected with researchers in Uruguay seeking a collaborator experienced in my area, and I got a short-term Fulbright fellowship to explore the opportunity. I envisioned my 3-month stay as an intense period of lab work, data collection and scientific discoveries. The 5-hour time difference would leave me with enough hours to catch up with my lab and family back home. When I arrived, I was dispirited to learn that the shuttle to the institute ran on a schedule that limited our work hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mornings started with shared mate and conversations about our weekends or evenings, followed later by an extended lunch break that was sacred. I felt impatient. Yet my research progressed steadily. Outside of work, another kind of progress was unfolding. I was still working long hours because of my responsibilities as a lab head, graduate program director, and National Institutes of Health study section member, but the built-in breaks — which often included an evening snack — made all the difference. I still got my work done, and the slower rhythm also left space for deeper thinking, both in my experiments and in my life. I was learning the value of working with intention rather than urgency, and of leaving room for the parts of life that can’t be scheduled. A calmness set in. I found myself laughing more, sleeping better, and enjoying the life I have worked hard to build. Midway through my fellowship my family arrived for an extended visit, and I took 3 weeks off for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. We wandered through bustling neighborhoods framed by the Andes, and felt the thunder of waterfalls soaking us in mist. I began to notice small things: my daughter’s fascination with seashells, my son’s growing ease with strangers and his first words of Spanish. When my fellowship ended 8 months ago, I returned with more than a set of data. I came back with a readjusted sense of how I want to live and work. I block my calendar so that no one can schedule a meeting during my off hour. I’ve built small rituals into my routine — a morning walk, a break away from the screen... These modest changes have reshaped the texture of my days. I find myself more focused in the lab, more patient with my students, and more present with my family. Productivity, I’ve come to see, is not measured only by research papers and grants. It is also sustained by presence, rest, and the relationships that give meaning to the work. 36．The author’s life can be described as ______ before she received a tenure. A．an escape from family duties B．frequently on the run C．a rat race with her partner D．in pursuit of fellowship 37．How did the author initially feel after learning the work schedule in Uruguay? A．Disappointed and anxious. B．Duty-bound but calm. C．Homesick but fulfilling. D．Relieved and anticipatory. 38．The modest changes mentioned by the author might include ______. A．becoming available when her lab members need to consult her B．treating conversations about leisure as a religiously sacred ritual C．replacing a long lunch break with deep thinking over a snack D．reserving weekends for her family instead of unfinished work 39．Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage? A．To work or not to work B．Approach to work-life balance C．The experiment I didn’t plan D．Success isn’t measured by science B Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed as opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you: 1 Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay. Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island. St. Andrews. Grand Manan Island. and Deer Island. 2 Grizzly bears. Alaska Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms. Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Swart-Cassiar Highway. 3 Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock closely on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighbouring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Planning: Chineua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March. 4 Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard- the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91 kg. the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10 ft (3m) long. Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores) . 5 Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1. 4 million wildebeest and 200, 000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait. Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the MasaiMara in Kenya in August and September. 40．The underlined word gregarious is closest in meaning to _________. A．being able to climb B．preferring group living C．migrating in small numbers D．moderate in temper 41．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique looks. B．Viewing spots for grizzly bears are accessible by air and on foot. C．Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period. D．Wildebeest herds travel to seek favourable food conditions. 42．The target readers of the passage are probably _________. A．adventurous visitors eager for closer look at animals B．mountain hikers who look for unique hiking trails C．experienced hunters who are aimed at rare animals D．average zoo visitors seeking animal contact at safe distance C About 150 years after his death, questions appeared about the authorship of William Shakespeare’s plays. Scholars and literary critics began to float names like Christopher Marlowe, Edward de Vere and Francis Bacon - men of more known backgrounds, literary recognition, or inspiration - as the true authors of the plays. Much of this came from the incomplete record of Shakespeare’s life and the lack of eye-witness sources. Official files from the Holy Trinity Church and the Stratford government record the existence of a William Shakespeare, but none bears the statements like him being an actor or playwright (剧作家). Skeptics (怀疑者) also questioned how anyone of such humble education could write with the intellectual perceptiveness and poetic power that are displayed in Shakespeare’s works. One specific cry came from Henry Chettle and Robert Greene, who, many thought were both jealous of Shakespeare’s fame. The problem these two authors had with Shakespeare had something to do with the fact that he was a new comer from the back of beyond. The two questioned Shakespeare’s unclear whereabouts after he moved to London. However, the vast majority of Shakespearean scholars argue that William Shakespeare wrote all his own plays. They point out that other playwrights of the time also had unclear histories and came from low backgrounds. They believe that Stratford’s New Grammar School course of Latin and the classics could have provided a good foundation for literary writers. Supporters of Shakespeare’s authorship argue that the lack of evidence about Shakespeare’s life doesn’t mean his life didn’t exist. They point to evidence that displays his name on the title pages of published poems and plays. Examples exist of authors and critics of the time acknowledging William Shakespeare as author of plays. According to many, Shakespeare’s footprints in London are also well documented. He was believed to partly own the Globe Theatre where his plays were produced. The theatre was also involved in some high profile events: it was moved across the Thames in 1598 and burned down on the 29th of June 1613. The events both pointed to Shakespeare’s whereabouts. Today, his plays are highly popular and reinterpreted in performances with diverse cultural backgrounds. The appeal of Shakespeare’s characters and plots is that they present real human beings in a wide range of emotions and conflicts that go beyond their origins in Elizabethan England. 43．Which of the reasons is NOT mentioned to support skepticism about Shakespeare’s authorship? A．Official records didn’t mention Shakespeare’s identity as a playwright. B．Shakespeare’s education background couldn’t support his literary achievements. C．Shakespeare’s plays were inspired by big-name literary giants. D．There was a lack of specific details of Shakespeare’s life. 44．Which of the following facts disproves Henry Chettle and Robert Greene’s skepticism? A．Shakespeare’s literary power was recognized at his time. B．His activities in London could be proved by happenings of his theatre. C．Shakespeare’s childhood education experience helped him gain literary ability. D．The title papers of government documents bore his name. 45．The charm of Shakespeare’s plays today lies in that ________. A．his plots are full of conflicts B．his plays are translated into many languages C．he succeeded from a modest background D．he pictures people of real feelings which can exist today 46．The passage is mainly about ________. A．ways to determine the real author of classic literary works B．the fights between Shakespeare’s supporters and his opponents C．doubts and proofs about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays D．the criticism on Shakespeare’s plays and their values Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. How Climate Change Will Hit Holidaymaking “Arrived in Bologna, Italy, now it’s off to Tuscany. The heatwave is spectacular here. Climate change is destroying southern Europe. An era comes to an end.” This tweet in early July by Karl Lauterbach, Germany’s health minister, went down badly in Italy. The country’s minister for tourism, Danisla Santanchè sourly replied that she thanked Mr Lauterbach for picking Italy for his holiday. 47 and that sustainability has always been Italian government’s answer to managing tourism. 48 Europe is the planet’s most visited region, welcoming 585 million of the world’s 900 million international travelers in 2022. On top of this, domestic holiday-makers outnumbered foreigners in terms of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the EU. Little wonder then that the sector directly generates 5% of the EU’s GDP and by some estimates indirectly accounts for more than 10%. Changes to the climate that lead to ever-wilder weather could deliver a huge blow to the tourist industry. 49 Extreme hot weather in Italy in July contributed to wildfires that hit Sicily as the temperature at one time climbed to 47°C． Despite the damage, Italy’s tourism industry — and that of Europe as a whole — is set for a record summer this year as holidaymakers return in force after the travel restrictions of the pandemic. 50 According to Demoskopika, a market researcher, 68 milllion people will have taken a holiday in Italy this summer, with around half arriving from abroad. Can the recovery last if tourists are fearful of the effects of climate change in years to come? Italian tourism industry has promised to hit the targets of the Paris climate agreement by 2050. Yet such efforts by industry to reduce the effects of global warming will have little overall impact. A．More significantly, tourism will need to adapt to climate change. B．Tourist industry is not just one of the important contributors to Italy’s economy. C．Climate change also threatens the livelihoods of those who rely on income from tourism. D．This year southern Europe has endured an abnormally unstable summer. E．Few have cancelled trips despite the dangers that may await them. F．However, the Italian government was well aware of climate change. III. Summary Writing (10分) 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Is Regenerating Nature Only Charitable? In the world of environmental conservation, many people think nature regeneration projects are mainly about charity, not profit. This idea has wrapped around our common awareness, casting such efforts as noble but financially unreliable pursuits. However, is this assumption accurate? With a mix of passion, strategy and innovation, Khory Hancock, an environmental scientist and businessman, is demonstrating that nature regeneration can indeed be profitable. According to Hancock, one way to make money is through carbon credits. These credits are like tickets that organizations can buy or sell. When they invest in restoring ecosystems, they earn credits that can be traded for money. This gives conservation a real purpose to help nature and at the same time brings financial rewards. Beyond direct financial returns, it also helps enhance businesses’ public image. In a world where information travels rapidly and opinions are formed swiftly, having a good public image is without doubt a strategic necessity. The benefits are far-reaching, from building trust and credibility to attracting opportunities and encouraging better relationships, all helping businesses make profits in the long run. Hancock adds that the fields of profitability do not end there. By regenerating farming lands, farmers can use the power of carbon stored as soil organic matter, which has a great effect on almost all soil properties - making the soil more productive. Hancock has also proved that the regenerating practices reduce the gradual destruction of soil and improves soil structure, making the land more adaptable to weather extremes, such as floods and droughts, and consequently increases productivity. Such projects reveal the hidden values that lie within environmental restoration. If more investors increase the scale of these projects, bring financial benefits to both businesses and farming, and in the end, the planet, we can benefit from a sustainable world. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．电子系统持续追踪着人类的预期寿命。(track)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 53．无论公司现在正经历怎样的艰难时光，都应该首先考虑整合新技术以提高竞争力。（tough）(汉译英) _________________________________________________________________________________ 54．尽管额外任务带来了新的挑战，但能使你收获更多经历并促你进一步成长。(In spite of)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 55．数十年前，我的叔叔被迫背井离乡去往大城市发展，对世界有了更深刻的了解，现在年迈的他不求飞黄腾达，但求落叶归根。(where) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ V.Guided Writing (共25分) 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你的英国笔友 Jenny计划今年暑假与父母一同来中国旅游。为期一周的中国之行中，他们将在上海停留一天。Jenny的父亲对中国历史比较感兴趣，她的母亲对中式建筑饶有兴致，而 Jenny本人则对中华美食情。有独钟。她希望你能为他们一家设计一个旅行安排，满足三人的各自需求。你的回信需包含以下内容： 1.  具体的行程安排（可以从参观景点、游览顺序、食宿推荐等方面展开）； 2.  如此安排的理由。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $