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第五单元测评第一部分听力。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话仅读一遍。Text one, my son has started to learn taking photos lately. He seems to spend a lot of time alone doing. Maybe you should encourage him to join a photographic club so he can learn and make new friends at the same time. Text to rod, I hear you'll be leaving at the end of this month. Is IT true? Yeah, i've been offered a much Better position with another firm. I'd be a fool to turn IT down. Text three, oh, I am so sorry. I forgot to bring along your . book anyway. I won't need IT until friday night. I promise i'll give IT to you this wednesday. really. Wednesday is April fools day. Text for who's the tall girl next to barra? That's mary Anderson. Didn't you meet her at Steve s. party? No, I was an at step's party. Oh, then let me introduce you to her now. Text five excuse me, mr. Smith, what's the matter? I don't want to be disturbed while i'm talking to mr. Black. but you have a meeting scheduled with the engineer. Call him please and put off our meeting. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍,听第六段材料,回答第六、七题。Text six, how about eating out tonight for a change? It's an idea, I suppose. Where shall we go? There's a new italian place which has just . opened that might be worth a try. As we can . take the bus, let's walk there. It's not far okay, and we could invite a million and rob too. but it's too far for them. They need to drive there. Beside rob has a flight to london tonight. How about eating out tonight for a change? It's an idea, I suppose. Where shall we go? There's a new italian place which has just opened . that might be worth a try. As we can . take the bus, let's walk there. It's not far okay. and we could invite a million and rob two. but it's too far for them. They need to drive there. Beside, rob has a flight to london tonight. 听第七段材料,回答第8至10题。Text seven, I hate lies me too, but I can accept . White lies. Sometimes we want to be polite and demonstrates social manner. Therefore, White lies are for beneficial purposes. Being totally honest in some cases would be offensive. I'm sorry, I can't agree with you. There are no White lies that . can do no harm. There are some common White lies in daily life. For instance, i'm almost finished. I'll say that to my boss when my job hasn't been finished. IT isn't that expensive? That's what I say. When I send gifts to my parents, i'm almost there. When I arrived at the dating place, my friend has been arrived yet. I would say, so, do you think i'm a bad guy for telling these lies? Definitely not. I've known you sense I school, of course. I know who you are. I hate lies me too, but I can . accept White lies. Sometimes we want to be polite and demonstrates social manners. Therefore, White lies are for beneficial purposes. Being totally honest in some cases would be offensive. I'm sorry, I can't agree with you. There are no White lies that can do no harm HMM. There are some common White lies in daily life. For instance, i'm almost finished. I'll say that to my boss when my job hasn't been finished. IT isn't that expensive. That's what I say when I send gifts to my parents. I'm almost there when I arrived at the dating place. My friend has been arrived yet. I would say, so do you think i'm a bad guy for . telling these lies? Definitely not. I've known you sense high school. Of course, I know who you are. 听第八段材料,回答第11至13题。Text, maria, what do you want to see in london tomorrow? I'd like to . go to the zoo tomorrow morning, and then i'll go to the british museum in the afternoon. Well, you know, there's a lot to see in the museum. Oh, yes, indeed. After that, i'd like to go to the tower of london, but I don't . think you have enough time. Probably you can go there the day . after tomorrow. okay? Then I just wanted to make the most of my stay in britain. I'll stay in london for three days, and i'll go to oxford to see a friend that'll take me two days. I'll also go to my anteater and stay there for one day. That's what I planned. Your sister is studying in Deborah. right? Yes, that's why i'll stay there most of my days. Maria, what do you want to see in london tomorrow? I'd like to go to the zoo tomorrow morning, and then i'll go to the british museum in the afternoon. Well, you know, there's a lot to see in the museum. Oh. yes, indeed. After that, i'd like to go to the tower of london, but I don't . think you have enough time. Probably you can go there the day . after tomorrow. Okay, then I just wanted to make the most of my stay in britain. I'll stay in london for three days, and i'll go to oxford to see a friend that we'll take me two days. I'll also go to manchester and stay there for one day. That's what I planned. Your sister is studying in ebury. right? Yes, that's why i'll stay there most of my days. 听第九段材料,回答第14至17题。Text nine, there's never anything to do in this town, is there? Let's choose a hobby and outdoor one for the weekend and holidays. Okay, then how about going fishing? We can go to the river in the valley over there, or even down to the lakes. Well, I think I prefer to do something a bit more exciting. And anyway, i'd feel sorry for the poor fish. Perhaps we could try a water sport, something like water skiing. Maybe. yes, but we can afford to hire a boat. I think we should do something cheaper or Better still, free. All right? Why don't we go rock climbing that's free and they can be exciting too. I think i'd be Better to do something less dangerous. Okay, let me see. I know what about mountain bike ing. Its outdoor, quite safe, fairly cheap. Yes, we could hire a couple of bikes and see if we like IT. So shall we . do that then? I think that would be great. We could ride through the hills and into the forest. So yes, let's go for that one. There's never anything to do in this town is there? Let's choose a hobby and outdoor one for the weekend and holidays. Okay, then how about going fishing? We can go to the river in the valley over there, or even down to the lakes. 我要i think . i'd prefer to do something a bit more exciting。And anyway, i'd feel sorry for the poor fish. Perhaps we could try a water sport, something like water skiing. Maybe, yes, but we can afford to hire a boat. I think we should do something cheaper or, Better still, free. All right? Why don't we go rock climbing? That's free. And they can be exciting too. I think i'd be Better to do something less dangerous. Okay, let me see. I know what about mountain bigging. It's outdoor, quite safe, early, cheap. Yes, we could hire a couple of bikes and see if we like IT. So shall we . do that then? I think that would be great. We could ride through the hills and into the forest. So yes, let's go for that one. 听第十段材料,回答第18至20题。Texted my wife and I go to the theater whenever we can, but before we buy tickets, we like to know whether the play is good or bad. When a new play opens, we usually serve the internet to get information about IT. Last week, a new play opened at the theatre. The brief introduction on the poster said he was very exciting, so we decided to go on saturday night. My wife took a long time to make up her mind what to wear, and we left our house a little late by the time we drove to the theater, the first act had already begun. We were sorry, we missed part of the play because the rest of IT was very funny. The poster had been right. IT was very good. After the play was over, we met a friend we hadn't seen for a long time on the way to the restaurant. He wanted to get to a nigh club. IT had been many years since my wife and I had gone dancing, but I finally agreed. By the time we got home, IT was about two o'clock in the morning. I'm not accustomed to staying out so late, and I was extremely tired when I was Younger. I didn't have the money to go out for an evening like this. Now that I can afford IT, I don't have the energy to really enjoy IT. My wife and I go to the theater whenever we can, but before we buy tickets, we like to know whether the play is good or bad. When a new play opens, we usually serve the internet to get information about IT. Last week, a new play opened at the theater. The brief introduction on the post, r said, I was very exciting, so we decided to go on saturday night. My wife took a long time to make up her mind what to wear, and we left our house a little late. By the time we drove to the theater, the first act had already begun. We were sorry, we missed part of the play because the rest of IT was very funny. The poster had been right. IT was very good. After the play was over, we met a friend we hadn't seen for a long time. On the way to the restaurant, he wanted to get to a nigh club. IT had been many years since my wife and I had gone dancing, but I finally agreed. By the time we got home, IT was about two o'clock in the morning. I'm not accustomed to staying out so late, and I was extremely tired when I was Younger. I didn't have the money to go out for an evening like this. Now that I can afford IT, I don't have the energy to really enjoy IT. 听力部分到此结束。
Unit 5 Working the Land
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What should the man’s son do according to the woman?
A.Become a member of a club.
B.Spend more time studying.
C.Take pictures of his friends.
2.Why is the man quitting his job?
A.He will run his own firm.
B.He has got a new job.
C.He has been taken as a fool.
3.When does the woman need the book?
A.On April 1st. B.On April 2nd.
C.On April 3rd.
4.What will the speakers do?
A.Go to a party. B.Meet Mary.
C.Visit Steve.
5.What has the man decided to do?
A.Check the schedule.
B.Go to see an engineer.
C.Continue his talk with Mr Black.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How will the speakers go to the new Italian place?
A.By bus. B.On foot. C.By car.
7.What will Rob do tonight?
A.Eat out. B.Meet friends. C.Fly to London.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What does the woman think of white lies?
A.They’re harmful.
B.They’re beneficial.
C.They’re useless.
9.Which white lie would the man tell his friend?
A.“I’m almost there.”
B.“I’m almost finished.”
C.“It isn’t that expensive.”
10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Fellow workers. B.Relatives. C.Friends.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where will Maria go the day after tomorrow?
A.The London Zoo.
B.The British Museum.
C.The Tower of London.
12.How many days will Maria stay in Oxford?
A.One. B.Two. C.Three.
13.Why will Maria go to Edinburgh?
A.To do a study.
B.To meet a friend.
C.To see her sister.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What does the woman think of fishing?
A.Cheap. B.Exciting. C.Unfriendly.
15.Why does the man dislike water-skiing?
A.It is dangerous.
B.It needs much time.
C.It costs a lot of money.
16.What do the speakers decide to do in the end?
A.Rock-climbing.
B.Mountain-biking.
C.Water-skiing.
17.What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.Whether to go water-skiing.
B.Where to spend their holidays.
C.What kind of hobby to choose.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.Why were the speaker and his wife late for the play?
A.He spent much time on what to wear.
B.They got caught in a traffic jam.
C.They left their house a little late.
19.Where did the speaker and his wife go at last?
A.To a restaurant.
B.To a nightclub.
C.To his friend’s house.
20.How did the speaker feel after they got home?
A.Pretty tired.
B.Very excited.
C.Quite annoyed.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
NOBEL PRIZES 2024
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
John Hopfield;Geoffrey Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”
This year’s awardees used tools from physics to construct methods that helped lay the foundation for today’s powerful machine learning.John Hopfield created a structure that can store and reconstruct information.Geoffrey Hinton invented a method that can independently discover properties in data and which has become important for the large artificial neural networks now in use.
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
David Baker “for computational protein design”
Demis Hassabis;John Jumper “for protein structure prediction”
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 is about proteins,life’s ingenious (巧妙的) chemical tools.David Baker has succeeded with the almost impossible achievement of building entirely new kinds of proteins.Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have developed an AI model to solve a 50-year-old problem:predicting proteins’ complex structures.These discoveries hold enormous potential.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
Victor Ambros;Gary Ruvkun “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered microRNA,a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene regulation.Their groundbreaking discovery in the small worm revealed a completely new principle of gene regulation.This turned out to be essential for multicellular organisms,including humans.MicroRNAs are proving to be very important for how organisms develop and function.
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024
Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose(散文) that confronts historical traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life”
In all her works,Han Kang faces historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and,in each of her works,exposes the fragility of human life.She has a unique awareness of the connections between body and soul,the living and the dead,and in her poetic and experimental style has become a creator in contemporary prose.
21.Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 for artificial neural networks?
A.Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.
B.John Hopfield and John Jumper.
C.Demis Hassabis and John Jumper.
D.John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton.
22.Which field is the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry focused on?
A.Protein design and prediction.
B.Machine learning.
C.Gene regulation.
D.MicroRNA discovery.
23.What main themes do Han Kang’s works explore?
A.The protection of the natural environment.
B.Cross-cultural communication and integration.
C.The impact of technological progress on society.
D.Historical traumas and the fragility of human life.
B
Farmers often feel they need a lot of sunshine to produce a good crop.But lots of vegetables grow well without much sun.
The Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania published a report about this subject some years ago in its magazine Organic Gardening.The report said many different kinds of foods,from blueberries to beans,can be grown in the shade.
Some vegetables do need a lot of sun.A vegetable crop expert at the University of Maine advised putting these vegetables where they can get from eight to ten hours of sunlight a day.Tomatoes,melons,squash and peppers are among those that need the most sun.
Plants that produce root crops,such as carrots and beets,need from six to eight hours of sunlight every day.But leafy vegetables,such as lettuce and spinach,need only six hours of sunlight a day.
The Rodale Institute says a garden should be planned carefully especially if you grow different kinds of foods.For example,rows of vegetables should be planted in an east-west direction.That way,as the sun passes overhead,all the plants will receive an equal amount of light.This is especially important when the plants grow to different heights.
Nut trees such as filbert,hazelnut and yellowhorn produce well with only sun in the morning.
Some fruits also do well without a lot of sunlight.In the United States,blueberries,raspberries,and several kinds of pears need only a little sun each day.In Asia,the hardy kiwi grows well in the shade.
Many herbs grow well without much sun.Mint plants,for example,grow well in the shade.So do sage,dill,oregano,borage,chamomile and several kinds of thyme.
Mr Brown,the owner of a garden seed company warned against removing shade trees.He cut down all his shade trees to provide more sun for his crops.But then he had to protect his summer lettuce from the heat of the sun by hanging a piece of cloth to provide shade.
Instead of cutting trees,he suggested putting plants that need a lot of sunlight,such as tomatoes,in containers.That way they can be moved as the sun moves.
24.Why rows of vegetables should be planted in an east-west direction?
A.The plants can grow to the same height.
B.The plants can share the same amount of light.
C.The plants can grow well in the shade.
D.The plants can get enough water.
25.Which kind of plant should NOT be grown in the shade?
A.Blueberries. B.Beans.
C.Sage. D.Tomatoes.
26.According to Mr Brown what is a good way to provide more sun for crops in his garden?
A.Cutting down all shade trees.
B.Hanging a piece of cloth to provide shade.
C.Removing the leafy vegetables.
D.Putting plants which need a lot of sunlight in containers.
27.What is the text most likely taken from?
A.A science magazine.
B.A newspaper.
C.A government report.
D.A story book.
C
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association,the number of solar panels installed(安装) has grown rapidly in the past decade,and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals.But all of that growth will take up a lot of space,and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy,few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible,so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them.Often,they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds.The result is that many communities,especially in farming regions,see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick,the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project.“They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development,which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land.One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss,pesticide use,and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades,which has damaged the U.S.agricultural economy.Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use.Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens,businesses,schools,cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years,many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators,resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction.“These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
28.What do solar developers often ignore?
A.The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B.The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C.The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D.The most recent advances in solar technology.
29.What does InSPIRE aim to do?
A.Improve the productivity of local farms.
B.Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C.Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D.Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
30.What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4?
A.To conserve pollinators.
B.To restrict solar development.
C.To diversify the economy.
D.To ensure the supply of energy.
31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Pollinators:To Leave or to Stay
B.Solar Energy:Hope for the Future
C.InSPIRE:A Leader in Agriculture
D.Solar Farms:A New Development
D
Agricultural scientists in Switzerland have demonstrated the long-term effect of organic farming methods.Organic farms use no man-made chemicals to increase crops or control insects and disease.The study showed that organic fields produced fewer crops,on average,than other fields.However,the scientists say the organic methods improved the health of the soil and used half as much energy.
The Swiss scientists compared the effects of organic and traditional farming methods over a period of more than twenty years.They grew crops on four fields of land in Switzerland.Two fields were grown using traditional farming methods.The others were grown using organic farming methods.The crops and soil use were similar in all the fields studied.
The study found that the organic fields produced about 20% fewer crops than the other fields.However,the farmers used less fertilizer and energy on the organic fields.They found the organic fields were healthier.
The scientists say the organic fields had more nutrients in the soil.The soils in the organic fields also had more biological activity than the other fields.The organic fields had more helpful organisms and a larger number of different organisms.The organic fields had almost two times as many insects,including helpful insects.In traditional farming,chemicals designed to kill harmful insects also kill helpful ones.
The researchers say the findings show that organic crop production rates change little over time,and that soil fertility increases.They say the finds suggest that organic farmers can help the environment by increasing soil fertility.
Organic farming is becoming increasingly popular in some countries.Many people believe that eating organic food is more healthful than eating food grown with chemicals.Some people are willing to pay more money to buy organic food.
32.What does the study show about the organic methods?
A.They have more output than other fields.
B.They benefit the health of the human and the soil.
C.They use more energy than traditional ones.
D.They can control diseases without using any chemicals.
33.In what way do the researchers carry out the experiment?
A.Selecting the best seeds.
B.Using the latest technology.
C.Applying different methods.
D.Planting crops in special soils.
34.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning organic fields?
A.Its strengths. B.Its products.
C.Its application. D.Its shortage.
35.What can we infer from the text?
A.No insects exist in organic fields.
B.Organic farming is environment-friendly.
C.People can’t afford organic food at present.
D.Organic crop production rate increases rapidly.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Launch Your Spiritual Journey
A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you dive deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self. 36 To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence.Here’s a simple guide on how to start your spiritual journey.
Set your intentions
Like preparing for a marathon,the first step is to establish your goals. 37 Are you looking for inner peace or a deeper understanding of your life purpose?As you navigate your spiritual journey,you can reflect on these intentions,reminding yourself of why you started and what you’re striving for.
Read and learn
Consider books about spirituality and personal growth as your guidance.They are packed with valuable insights and practical advice.Keep in mind,it’s not about gathering much information. 38 So take moments to think about these ideas and see how they fit with your experiences.
Find a mentor
A mentor can serve a significant role in your spiritual exploration.And your mentor could be anyone—a spiritual teacher,a trusted friend,or even a family member,who has a profound understanding of the spiritual world.They’ve journeyed through the ups and downs,faced challenges,and emerged enlightened. 39 It can brighten your path and make the journey feel less overwhelming.
Maintain a spiritual diary
This diary is a tangible reflection of your inner explorations,and plays a vital role in your spiritual progression.Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness. 40 Finally,this diary can allow you to revisit those past entries,recognize your growth,and draw inspiration for the future.
Now that you’ve uncovered the steps to launch a spiritual journey,why not get a taste of this transformative experience?
A.But the truth?
B.And the ultimate goal?
C.Their wisdom,therefore,can be a lighthouse for you.
D.It’s a voyage into the deepest corners of your memories.
E.This means identifying what you hope to achieve or discover.
F.It’s about finding the wisdom that truly speaks to your journey.
G.It can also help you express and strengthen your understandings.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community.When she was just 14,she volunteered at a local 41 to help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food.She felt something was missing:fresh vegetables.“I thought it would be great to 42 that,” Lauren told the Washington Post about her motivation to grow and 43 homegrown produce.
This 44 teen then told her parents of her desire to start a garden on their family farm.Initially,while proud of her daughter’s 45 ,Lauren’s mother,Katie,admitted to some 46 ,wondering how much work this would mean.
Coming from a farming family,Lauren had some 47 with agriculture,but she had never tried growing 48 at scale(规模).She 49 plants online,checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop.She then secured a 50 from the National FFA Organization,which supports 51 education,to cover seeds(种子) and gardening supplies.
And importantly,Lauren didn’t 52 from hard work.During Iowa’s hot and dry summers,she had to 53 her crops daily.She also 54 checked for harmful insects,and bent down to pick her green bean crop,the most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion.
With assistance from her family,Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years.She has also won the 55 of her community.
41.A.factory B.school C.shop D.shelter
42.A.examine B.tolerate C.change D.discover
43.A.promote B.donate C.purchase D.process
44.A.honey-mouthed B.open-minded C.kind-hearted D.good-mannered
45.A.vision B.hobby C.agenda D.reputation
46.A.mistakes B.truths C.concerns D.regrets
47.A.doubt B.difficulty C.patience D.familiarity
48.A.fruits B.trees C.vegetables D.grains
49.A.mentioned B.researched C.shared D.ranked
50.A.fund B.place C.title D.plan
51.A.cultural B.special C.agricultural D.environmental
52.A.set apart B.shy away C.fall off D.go back
53.A.water B.plant C.observe D.gather
54.A.leisurely B.impatiently C.occasionally D.frequently
55.A.interest B.welfare C.admiration D.competition
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yang Huade,a distinguished agricultural expert from Sichuan,China,56. (lead) the Chinese senior agricultural expert group in Burundi since 2015,making significant 57. (contribute) to the country’s food security,and eco-friendly agricultural development.
His efforts have 58. (dramatic) increased rice yields from an average of 3 tons per hectare (公顷) to 10,an achievement that earned him the 59. (honor) “National Meritorious Achievement Award” from the President of Burundi.
“Weak infrastructure(基础设施) 60. outdated agricultural techniques made it hard for Burundi to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural products,” said Yang.To solve the problem,the expert team cooperated with local departments 61. (establish) a hybrid rice demonstration production investment fund.Beyond financial support,the expert team placed emphasis on 62. (provide) technical training to farmers,63. received training in each planting phase(阶段).
His work has not only provided effective solutions 64. food shortage but has also laid the foundation for long-term agricultural growth in Burundi.For his achievements,Yang Huade 65. (select) as one of the “Touching China 2023 Annual Figures.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是学生会主席李华,2024年10月16日第44个世界粮食日在即,请你为校报的英语园地写一篇英语倡议书,呼吁同学们加入光盘行动,节约粮食。内容包括:
1.你的倡议;
2.说明理由。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
A Call to Action:Join the Clean Plate Movement and Save Food
Dear fellow students,
With the coming of World Food Day,I am writing to
The Students’ Union
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“What will we be singing for the contest this year?” a student from my high school choir asked eagerly.
I worried about this moment.“I was thinking,” I said,“maybe we would skip the contest and just work hard on the concerts this year.”
“NO!” the kids protested.
“We’ve got to go to the contest!”
“It’s a tradition!”
Indeed,award plaques(牌匾) lined the front wall of the music room from the past successes of large,talented classes.But a change in educational policies reduced my choir to a mere thirty-two young,inexperienced kids who could sing only a simple melody.
“I’ll have to think about it,” I said,hoping their enthusiasm would die off in a couple of weeks.Quite on the contrary,more determined,they begged and insisted every day.I wasn’t a miracle worker.So I hesitated.
Finally one morning I stepped into class.“Look at the clock!” I demanded.“We’ve wasted two full minutes because some of you don’t have your music ready.If we are entering the contest...” The rest of my sentence was lost in cheers of delight and applause.
“From now on,” I continued when the noise weakened,“you will find the day’s lesson plan on the board.Make full preparations for each class and follow my instructions absolutely.You will work much harder than you’ve ever worked in any class before.And if one of these rules is broken,we will not go to the contest.”
To my surprise,the kids remained focused,following the rules strictly.Each morning witnessed their diligence(勤奋):working on sight-reading,learning musical terms,rehearsing,etc.
When the contest day finally arrived,the kids felt ready and confident to take on the world!Their eyes,however,widened when 125 students from King School arrived.My kids’ jaws dropped when two private schools came with fifty members each.And finally forty-five members from Milwaukee School of Art showed up.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Then came the turn for my choir.
After all the choirs had performed,we waited in our assigned room for the results.
参考答案
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:My son has started to learn taking photos lately.He seems to spend a lot of time alone doing it.
W:Maybe you should encourage him to join a photography club,so he can learn and make new friends at the same time.
(Text 2)
W:Rod,I hear you’ll be leaving at the end of this month.Is it true?
M:Yeah.I’ve been offered a much better position with another firm.I’d be a fool to turn it down.
(Text 3)
M:Oh,I’m so sorry I forgot to bring along your book.
W:Anyway,I won’t need it until Friday night.
M:I promise I’ll give it to you this Wednesday.
W:Really?Wednesday is April Fool’s Day!
(Text 4)
M:Who’s the tall girl next to Barbara?
W:That’s Mary Anderson.Didn’t you meet her at Steve’s party?
M:No,I wasn’t at Steve’s party.
W:Oh! Then let me introduce you to her now.
(Text 5)
W:Excuse me,Mr Smith.
M:What’s the matter?I don’t want to be disturbed while I’m talking to Mr Black.
W:But you have a meeting scheduled with the engineer.
M:Call him,please,and put off our meeting.
(Text 6)
W:How about eating out tonight for a change?
M:It’s an idea,I suppose.Where shall we go?
W:There’s a new Italian place which has just opened.
M:That might be worth a try and we can take the bus.
W:Let’s walk there.It’s not far.
M:OK.
W:And we could invite Amelia and Rob,too.
M:But it’s too far for them.They’d need to drive there.Besides,Rob has a flight to London tonight.
(Text 7)
W:I hate lies.
M:Me,too.But I can accept white lies.Sometimes we want to be polite and demonstrate social manners.Therefore,white lies are for beneficial purposes.Being totally honest in some cases would be offensive.
W:I’m sorry.I can’t agree with you.There are no white lies that can do no harm.
M:Hmm...There are some common white lies in daily life.For instance,“I’m almost finished.” I’ll say that to my boss when my job hasn’t been finished.“It isn’t that expensive.” That’s what I say when I send gifts to my parents.“I’m almost there.” When I arrive at the dating place,my friend hasn’t arrived yet.I would say so.Do you think I’m a bad guy for telling these lies?
W:Definitely not.I’ve known you since high school.Of course I know who you are.
(Text 8)
M:Maria,what do you want to see in London tomorrow?
W:I’d like to go to the zoo tomorrow morning.And then I’ll go to the British Museum in the afternoon.
M:Well,you know,there’s a lot to see in the museum.
W:Oh,yes indeed.After that,I’d like to go to the Tower of London.
M:But I don’t think you have enough time.Probably you can go there the day after tomorrow.
W:Okay then.I just wanted to make the most of my stay in Britain.I’ll stay in London for three days,and I’ll go to Oxford to see a friend.That’ll take me two days.I’ll also go to Manchester and stay there for one day.That’s what I planned.
M:Your sister is studying in Edinburgh,right?
W:Yes.That’s why I’ll stay there most of my days.
(Text 9)
W:There’s never anything to do in this town,is there?Let’s choose a hobby,an outdoor one for the weekends and holidays.
M:OK,then,how about going fishing?We could go to the river in the valley over there,or even down to the lakes.
W:Well,I think I’d prefer to do something a bit more exciting.And anyway I’d feel sorry for the poor fish! Perhaps we could try a water sport,something like water-skiing,maybe.
M:Yes,but we can’t afford to hire a boat.I think we should do something cheaper,or better still,free!
W:All right,why don’t we go rock-climbing?That’s free,and it can be exciting,too.
M:Hmm.I think it’d be better to do something less dangerous.
W:OK,let me see...I know—what about mountain-biking?It’s outdoor,quite safe,fairly cheap...
M:Yes,we could hire a couple of bikes and see if we like it.So shall we do that,then?
W:I think it would be great.We could ride through the hills and into the forest.So,yes,let’s go for that one.
(Text 10)
My wife and I go to the theater whenever we can.But before we buy tickets,we like to know whether the play is good or bad.When a new play opens,we usually surf the Internet to get information about it.
Last week a new play opened at the theater.The brief introduction on the poster said it was very exciting,so we decided to go on Saturday night.My wife took a long time to make up her mind what to wear and we left our house a little late.By the time we drove to the theater,the first act had already begun.We were sorry we missed part of the play,because the rest of it was very funny.The poster had been right.It was very good.
After the play was over,we met a friend we hadn’t seen for a long time on the way to the restaurant.He wanted to go to a nightclub.It had been many years since my wife and I had gone dancing,but I finally agreed.By the time we got home,it was about two o’clock in the morning.I’m not accustomed to staying out so late and I was extremely tired.
When I was younger,I didn’t have the money to go out for an evening like this.Now that I can afford it,I don’t have the energy to really enjoy it.
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了2024年诺贝尔物理学奖、化学奖、生理学或医学奖以及文学奖的获奖者及其获奖原因等相关信息。
21.D 细节理解题。根据“The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024”部分的“John Hopfield;Geoffrey Hinton ‘for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks’ ”可知,2024年因在人工神经网络方面的贡献而获得诺贝尔物理学奖的是John Hopfield和Geoffrey Hinton。故选D项。
22.A 细节理解题。根据“The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024”部分的“David Baker ‘for computational protein design’ ”以及“Demis Hassabis;John Jumper ‘for protein structure prediction’ ”可知,2024年诺贝尔化学奖聚焦于蛋白质设计与预测领域。故选A项。
23.D 细节理解题。根据“The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024”部分的“Han Kang ‘for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas directly and exposes the weakness of human life’ ”以及“In all her works,Han Kang faces historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and,in each of her works,exposes the fragility of human life.”可知,韩江作品主要探讨的主题是历史创伤以及人类生活的脆弱性。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同的植物生长需要不同的光照时间,农民应该为不同的植物选择合适的地方。
24.B 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“For example,rows of vegetables should be planted in an east-west direction.That way,as the sun passes overhead,all the plants will receive an equal amount of light.”可知,一排排蔬菜应该沿东西方向种植,这样植物才能分享相同的光量。故选B项。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Tomatoes,melons,squash and peppers are among those that need the most sun.”可知,西红柿是最需要阳光的食物之一。由此可知,西红柿不应该在阴凉处生长。故选D项。
26.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知,布朗先生认为,为花园里的作物提供更多阳光的好方法是将需要大量阳光的植物放入容器中。故选D项。
27.A 推理判断题。通读全文,结合第一段可知,本文主要介绍了一些农业科学知识。由此推知,本文最有可能出自一本科学杂志。故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是用更加友好的方式建立一种新型的太阳能农场,这种新型的农场更有利于保护各种传粉昆虫,从而促进农业的发展。
28.B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Often,they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and...regions,see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.”可知,太阳能开发者采用不环保的方式处理太阳能板安装后产生的问题,导致人们把太阳能农场看作是土壤的破坏者,由此可以推断,开发者在安装太阳能板后忽略了其带来的负面影响。故选B项。
29.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to...way that is kinder to the land.”可知,InSPIRE采用友好的方式建立和运营太阳能农场,也就是使得太阳能农场更加环保。故选C项。
30.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use.”可知,这些法律都是与保护传粉者栖息地和农药使用相关,所以这些法律的目的是保护授粉者。故选A项。
31.D 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Over the past few years,many solar farm developers have...resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction.”可知,现在的太阳能农场在过去的几年里已经得到了很大的发展,更重要的是太阳能农场也变得更加的环保,这将是未来发展农业的新趋势,再结合全文对太阳能农场的发展过程的介绍可以判断,本文主题是介绍太阳能农场。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了瑞士农业科学家的研究:有机种植的方法不但可以改善土壤的健康,而且对人体也更健康。
32.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However,the scientists say the organic methods improved the health of the soil and used half as much energy.”以及第三段最后一句“They found the organic fields were healthier.”可知,利用有机方法种植,不但可以改善土壤的健康,而且对人体也更健康。故选B项。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They grew crops on four fields of land in Switzerland.Two fields were grown using traditional farming methods.The others were grown using organic farming methods.”可知,科学家们实施实验是通过使用不同的耕作方法种植,通过比较来得出结果的。故选C项。
34.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The scientists say...had almost two times as many insects,including helpful insects.”可知,有机土壤的优点在于其养分更多、生物活性更高。所以本段主要谈论了有机土壤的优点。故选A项。
35.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知,有机种植可以提高土壤肥力进而改善环境。由此可知,有机农业是比较环保的。故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何启动精神之旅。
36.B 根据上文“A spiritual journey is a personal adventure where you dive deep into understanding and connecting with your inner self.”以及下文“To achieve a profound sense of your spiritual essence.”可知,选项承接上下文说明精神之旅的目标是什么。下文是对上文的具体问题的回答。故B选项切题。故选B项。
37.E 根据上文“Like preparing for a marathon,the first step is to establish your goals.”可知,选项承接上文具体解释其含义。故E选项切题。故选E项。
38.F 根据上文“Keep in mind,it’s not about gathering much information.”可知,选项与上文为转折关系,说明阅读是有其他目标的。故F选项切题。故选F项。
39.C 根据上文“And your mentor could be anyone...journeyed through the ups and downs,faced challenges,and emerged enlightened.”可知,选项承接上文说明导师的智慧对你的作用。故C选项切题。故选C项。
40.G 根据上文“Writing regularly can foster mindfulness and enhance self-awareness.”可知,选项承接上文继续说明其好处。故G选项切题。故选G项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个17岁的女孩Lauren Schroeder如何受到启发,决定帮助她所在社区需要帮助的家庭获得健康食品的故事。
41.D 根据上文的“she volunteered”以及空后的“help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food”可推测,Lauren是在当地收容所做志愿者。故选D项。
42.C 根据上文“She felt something was missing:fresh vegetables.”可知,Lauren觉得食品中缺少新鲜蔬菜。而根据段首句“Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community.”可知,她想改变这一状况。故选C项。
43.B 根据最后一段可知,Lauren种植蔬菜的目的是为了捐赠给当地有需要的人家。故选B项。
44.C 根据上文“Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community.”以及“Lauren told the Washington Post about her motivation to grow and homegrown produce.”可知,Lauren是个热心肠的、善良的女孩。故选C项。
45.A 根据上文的“This teen then told her parents of her desire to start a garden on their family farm.”可知,Lauren将自己的想法告知了父母,由此可知,她的妈妈是为自己女儿有远见的想法感到骄傲。故选A项。
46.C 根据空后的“wondering how much work this would mean”可知,Katie对女儿的想法也感到担心,因为她不知道这意味着要做多少工作。故选C项。
47.D 根据空前的“Coming from a farming family”可知,Lauren来自农民家庭,由此可知,她对农业还是有点熟悉的。故选D项。
48.C 根据第一段中“She felt something was missing:fresh vegetables.”可知,Lauren看到缺少新鲜蔬菜,所以此处要种植蔬菜,由此可判断,Lauren并未大规模种植过蔬菜。故选C项。
49.B 根据空后的“checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop”可推测,她是在网上研究如何种植农作物。故选B项。
50.A 根据下文的“to cover seeds and gardening supplies”可知,她从该组织获得资金,用来购买种子和园艺用品。故选A项。
51.C 根据上文的“the National FFA Organization”以及空后的“to cover seeds and gardening supplies”可判断,该组织支持农业教育。故选C项。
52.B 根据下文的“During Iowa’s hot and dry summers,she had to...most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion.”可知,Lauren凡事都亲力亲为,由此可知,她从未回避艰苦的工作。故选B项。
53.A 根据空前的“During Iowa’s hot and dry summers”以及常识可知,在炎热干燥的夏季,她需要给庄稼浇水。故选A项。
54.D 根据下文“the most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion”可知,这项工作最具有挑战性,由此可知,她需要频繁地检查有害昆虫,采摘绿豆作物。故选D项。
55.C 根据空前的“With assistance from her family,Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years.”以及全文内容可知,她的善举应该是赢得了社区人们的钦佩。故选C项。
【语篇导读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了来自中国四川的一位杰出的农业专家杨华德,以及他为布隆迪食品安全和生态农业发展所做出的贡献。
56.has led 考查动词时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空处为谓语动词,由时间状语“since 2015”可知,应用现在完成时,主语是“Yang Huade”,与动词lead之间为主动关系,谓语为单数形式。故填has led。
57.contributions 考查名词。根据空格前的“making significant”可知,空处应用名词,作宾语;contribution为名词,表示“贡献”,动词短语make contributions to表示“对……做出贡献”,符合句意。故填contributions。
58.dramatically 考查副词。空处应用副词修饰动词“increased”,作状语;dramatically为副词,表示“剧烈地、显著地”,符合句意。故填dramatically。
59.honor 考查名词用法。定冠词the后需接名词作宾语,固定搭配:earn sb. the honour+奖项名称,意为“为某人赢得……荣誉称号”。故填honor。
60.and 考查并列连词。空处应用并列连词,连接两个名词短语作主语;由句意可知,两个名词短语之间为并列关系,故用and。故填and。
61.to establish 考查非谓语动词。establish为动词,表示“成立”,根据谓语动词“cooperated”可知,空处应用非谓语动词形式。主语“the expert team”与establish之间为主动关系,且在句中作目的状语,故应用其不定式形式。故填to establish。
62.providing 考查非谓语动词。根据介词“on”可知,空处应用动词provide的动词-ing形式,作宾语,表示“注重给农民提供技术培训”。故填providing。
63.who 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰名词“farmers”,在从句中作主语,故应用关系代词who。故填who。
64.to 考查介词以及固定搭配。固定短语solution to...表示“……的解决办法”,介词to后可加名词短语“food shortage”,表示“粮食短缺的解决办法”,符合句意。故填to。
65.was selected 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,空处为谓语动词,根据“Touching China 2023 Annual Figures”和句意可知,应用一般过去时,表示过去发生的动作;主语“Yang Huade”与动词select之间为被动关系,需用被动语态,且谓语动词用单数。故填was selected。
写作
第一节
A Call to Action:Join the Clean Plate Movement and Save Food
Dear fellow students,
With the coming of World Food Day,I am writing to appeal to each of you to join the Clean Plate Movement and save food.
We all feel concerned when seeing leftovers piled in the bins of the canteen.As for us students,please don’t order food that we can’t finish.Furthermore,let’s remind each other to clear the plate all the time or pack leftovers home.Treasuring food is a traditional Chinese virtue.Remember,every grain comes after hard work.
Let’s save food and do it from now!
The Students’ Union
第二节
Then came the turn for my choir.Extremely confident,they mounted on the stage as we rehearsed.“Smile!” I mouthed.I took a deep breath and we began.Having performed masterfully,we finished our three songs,and I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs,“YOU DID IT!” What delighted me more was that they fully enjoyed their performance without getting panicked,winning storms of cheers and applause.My heart swelled with pride for this little group as they realized their dream with the same bravery they had shown from day one.
After all the choirs had performed,we waited in our assigned room for the results.Sensing their worries about the group size,I reassured them:it was the performance rather than the size that mattered and most importantly,we enjoyed it.Time ticking,kids waited anxiously.Eventually,there came the news that we got the highest marks of all.All kids were screaming and embracing.Warm tears wetting my cheeks,I stood frozen,staring at the list in disbelief.It was a blessing that I was surrounded by kids who had a dream,who refused to give up,who taught me never to doubt the possibility of success for any student ever again.
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