高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 5 Languages Around the World（较易版01）

高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 5 Languages Around the World（较易版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A country. B．The population. C．A language. 2．（本题1.5分）What does the woman advise the man to do? A．Live in France. B．Learn more French words. C．Research into French culture. 3．（本题1.5分）What does the man study? A．Languages in Africa. B．Social practices of Africa. C．Southern African nations. 4．（本题1.5分）How can a lost language might be preserved? A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At a bookstore. B．At a café. C．At a library. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(3分)How often does the man study Italian? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. 7．Which of the following does the woman consider important? A．Staying active. B．Working full-time. C．Learning a new language. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(3分)How did the woman learn Japanese? A．She learnt it in school. B．She once went to Japan. C．She learnt it from her father. 9．How long has the woman been in China? A．For 30 years. B．For 25 years. C．For 20 years. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(4.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Classmates. C．Teacher and student. 11．How long has Lily been learning English? A．For 5 months. B．For 5 years. C．For 5 and a half years. 12．What does Lily think of the long sentences with some phrases? A．Too difficult. B．Very easy. C．Just so-so. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(6分)What is the man doing? A．Reading news. B．Watching a movie C．Learning about a program 14．What does the man think of his spoken Spanish? A．Unsatisfactory. B．Awful. C．Excellent 15．Where will the man stay during his time in Spain? A．In a hotel. B．In a dorm C．In a local’s house 16．What do we know about the program? A．It’s student-targeted B．It’ll be held in the capital C．It can be enrolled once a year （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(6分)Why did the speaker’s parents give her the name? A．To honor their grandfather. B．To express their love to her. C．To show she’s special. 18．How did the speaker feel about her name at first? A．Proud. B．Embarrassed. C．Confused. 19．What does the name of the speaker’s son mean? A．Hope. B．Peace. C．Happiness. 20．What can we learn about the speaker’s attitude towards her name now? A．She takes pride in her name and its meaning. B．She still feels uncomfortable when others mispronounce it. C．She regrets not having a common English name like Jessica. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Whether you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must. Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written. Oxford Dictionary of English The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a wide-ranging and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides simple and clear definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms (同义词), antonyms (反义词) and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection. Vocabulary.com The Vocabulary. com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it is very easy to understand. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points. FluentU FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into tailored language learning lessons. It uses a natural way that helps you get used to the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that fluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review. 21．(7.5分)What’s the best part of Merriam-Webster app? A．It turns learning into a game. B．It allows searching words via voice. C．It offers offline service. D．It reminds users when to review. 22．Which app offers a personalized English learning experience? A．Merriam-Webster. B．FluentU. C．Oxford Dictionary of English. D．Vocabulary.com. 23．What’s the main purpose of this passage? A．To introduce several English dictionaries. B．To offer advice on how to use dictionaries. C．To stress the importance of dictionary apps. D．To recommend four useful dictionary apps. （本题10分）Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired” This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 24．(10分)Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 25．What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He got a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 26．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Easy. B．Natural. C．Difficult. D．Clear. 27．How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. （本题10分）Language shapes how we understand the world, especially when we talk about brain diseases like autism (自闭症) and ADHD．The way we discuss differences in brain development influences how people see themselves and how they get help. Clear language lays a strong foundation for accurate communication about brain-related differences, while unclear language can lead to misunderstandings about the natural differences in brain function and structure. One important term is “neurodiversity (神经多样性)”. Many people wrongly use “neurodiverse” to describe individuals, saying things like “that child is neurodiverse”. However, this term refers to a larger group or population, not just one person. Just like no single species can speak for biodiversity (生物多样性), no one can cover the entire range of brain differences. The term “neurodiversity” came up in the 1990s and shows that different brain functions are natural, not diseases. This idea aims to empower people, despite some concerns about getting medical support. Over time, ADHD and other conditions have been included in this term. Today, neurodivergent conditions are viewed as very different from the “typical” brain, known as “neurotypical”. This creates two groups: neurodivergent and neurotypical. However, no brain is truly typical, as even those without a diagnosis (诊断) may have unique thinking patterns that do not fit common ones. The term neurotypical can also have negative meanings in some neurodivergent communities, reflecting their shame. While this reaction is understandable, it risks repeating harmful fixed ideas. Therefore, clearer language is needed. Neurodiversity should include all types of brain differences. Some people’s brains work very differently from others and should be referred to as “neurodivergent”, while “not neurodivergent” are more suitable for others. This well-explained language is key. The words we use affect more than just identity; they impact whether they can get help, research funding, and public understanding. Unclear terms can strengthen harmful fixed ideas or images and lower the seriousness of conditions like ADHD．By using clear and respectful language, we can improve discussions and results for everyone involved in brain issues. 28．(10分)Why is clear language considered essential in discussing neurodiversity? A．It unifies different communities. B．It promotes understanding and support. C．It increases funding in medical care. D．It limits misunderstandings about diseases. 29．Why did the author mention biodiversity? A．To show neurodiversity refers to groups. B．To define the meaning of neurodiversity. C．To claim brain differences are diseases. D．To improve public understanding of biology. 30．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A．Neurotypical brains are superior. B．Neurodivergent people feel ashamed. C．Neurotypical is negative in some groups. D．Neurodivergent people lack unique thinking. 31．What would be the best title for this passage? A．Neurodiversity: Its Origin and Development B．Neurodiversity: A New Way to Treat Brain Diseases C．Proper Language: Solve Problems of Neurodiversity D．Accurate Language: Key in Discussing Neurodiversity （本题10分）Plenty of scientific work proves that children, and even adults, who learn sign language, gain the benefits not only in the ability to communicate with other sign language users, but also in the wider academic world. Deaf children who learn sign language at an early age tend to perform better academically. This is partly due to their increased ability to communicate with those around them. However, it is also because sign language is not, as many people mistakenly think, a system of gestures representing words, but a complete and complex language system. Thus, children who learn sign language have already learnt about the way language works, which will help in future studies. Again, for non-deaf children and adults who learn sign language, the academic advantages spill over into social and cultural ones. Firstly, learning sign language allows the speaker to communicate with a whole new community of people and gain an understanding of how they communicate within their community. Secondly, learning a language gives rise to greater confidence for that person, as he is able to communicate with someone who may struggle to do so. And the skills of language learning can easily be applied to learning other languages but also to other academic pursuits. There can be no doubt that learning sign language is a useful endeavour for anyone — whether they are deaf themselves and live in a house with other deaf people or whether they are non-deaf and do not know anyone who is. The social, cultural and academic advantages of learning this complex language are diverse and should not be taken lightly. And, especially with children, learning a language which helps people with a disadvantage may encourage them in the future to do more — volunteering and other such work. This means that the non-deaf child can be given a sense of social responsibility at an early age and taught to embrace (接受) all people — not in spite of their differences but because of them. 32．(10分)What is sign language according to the author? A．It is a creative way of expressing ideas. B．It is a complete complex language system. C．It is a primary language of disabled people. D．It is a system of gestures representing words. 33．What does the underlined word “endeavour” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Attempt. B．Experiment. C．Incident. D．Feedback. 34．What quality can a non-deaf child who learns sign language acquire? A．Being competitive. B．Being courageous. C．Being responsible. D．Being positive. 35．What conclusion can we draw from the text? A．Learning sign language brings people an advantage of finding a future job. B．The numerous advantages of learning sign language should be taken seriously. C．Non-deaf children should learn sign language due to the differences of the deaf people . D．It’s unnecessary for a non-deaf person who doesn’t know any deaf people to learn sign language. （本题12.5分）Proper English Punctuation: Key Rules for Clear Writing With casual online communication on the rise, many overlook proper English punctuation — yet it’s the backbone of clear, professional writing. 36(12.5分) This guide focuses on four essential marks to help you polish your writing. Commas: The Most Versatile Mark Commas serve several critical roles. They set off appositives (e.g., “Lila, my neighbor, is a writer”) and separate list items (the “Oxford comma” boosts clarity). 37 For example, “a soft, warm blanket” needs a comma to avoid reading the adjectives as a single unit. Another use is separating introductory phrases: “After finishing my essay, I took a walk.” Semicolons: Connecting Related Ideas Semicolons link closely related independent clauses: “The rain stopped; the sun peeked through clouds.” 38 This works when list items already contain commas: “I visited Rome, Italy; Kyoto, Japan; and Vancouver, Canada.” Colons: Introducing and Clarifying Colons introduce specific lists or key examples. 39 Never use a colon if the list flows naturally (e.g., “The cart had milk, bread and eggs” needs no colon). 40 Apostrophes serve two main roles: showing possession and forming contractions. For singular nouns, add ‘s (e.g., “the dog’s leash”); for plural nouns ending in “s,” add s’. One common pitfall is using apostrophes to form plurals (e.g., “apple’s” for “apples”). Mixing up “it’s” (contraction) and “its” (possessive) is another top mistake. Consistency matters most in punctuation. Using the same style throughout a piece keeps writing cohesive. With practice, these rules will feel intuitive, making your writing clear and polished. A．Apostrophes: Quotes & Emphasized words B．Apostrophes: Key Uses and Mistakes to Avoid C．They also clarify complex lists with internal commas. D．However, mastering these basics is simpler than you might think. E．Commas also separate consecutive adjectives that describe a noun. F．For example, use them after phrases like “the following” to list items. G．Semicolons should never be mixed with commas in a single sentence. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）When I was 19 years old, I made my first visit to China as an exchange student. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Before coming to China, I assumed that I would be able to 41 with English. It didn’t take long for me to realize how silly I was. Chinese characters are totally foreign and 42 . I quickly got sick of not being able to understand anything, so I decided to 43 for the Chinese class my university offered. I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour 44 the lesson. In the evening, my friends and I tested each other on the 45 we had to memorize. More importantly, I made a conscious 46 to communicate in Chinese in stores and restaurants. I was 47 when I was able to maintain a simple conversation with the locals. When I 48 achieved A’s on my Chinese exams, I thought it was time to take a break from studying for Chinese every day and focus on my other classes. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a(n) 49 . Not only were my study habits 50 , but also the lessons themselves were getting harder. I had to start over in terms of coming up with and 51 new study habits. With finals coming up, I have established my golden rule: there is no one 52 to new language learning. Once you commit and accept that you are a 53 , it becomes an ongoing process of exploration, failure, reassessment, and trying again. Am I fluent now? Not even 54 . And I may never be. But I learned how to be honest with myself and push through 55 . 41．(15分)A．carry on B．get by C．fit in D．keep up 42．A．confusing B．confused C．satisfying D．satisfied 43．A．participate B．provide C．register D．account 44．A．adapting B．engaging C．presenting D．reviewing 45．A．structures B．articles C．characters D．rules 46．A．radiation B．association C．duration D．effort 47．A．pleased B．relaxed C．amazed D．shocked 48．A．exceptionally B．regularly C．literally D．obviously 49．A．challenge B．mistake C．accident D．escape 50．A．worsening B．changing C．developing D．overwhelming 51．A．breaking B．exposing C．keeping D．kicking 52．A．trick B．link C．peak D．pork 53．A．victim B．beginner C．supporter D．winner 54．A．right B．ready C．sure D．close 55．A．shortcomings B．difficulties C．surroundings D．disasters 四、语法填空 （本题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。 Chinese characters, which have a history of over 3, 000 years, are one of the oldest writing systems in the world. There is a small museum in my city 56(15分) we can learn about the development of Chinese characters. It starts with jiaguwen, which were carved on animal bones and shells. These ancient characters 57 (use) to record important events in the Shang Dynasty. As time went 58 , jiaguwen developed into jinwen, then into seal characters. Each change made the characters 59 (simple) than before. Today, the characters we use daily are called kaishu, known for 60 (they) clear and standard forms. Learning Chinese characters is not as hard as many people think. 61 (read) more and practicing often can help us master them well. My little brother 62 is only eight years old, has already remembered over 500 characters. He says that characters are like small pictures, 63 (bring) him a lot of fun. For anyone who 64 (want) to learn Chinese, understanding characters is 65 first step. If you put your heart into it, you will fall in love with this wonderful writing system. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，高考英语学科阅读理解难度较大，而你的阅读能力较差，因此学习压力越来越大。请您给外教 Miss Evans写封邮件，向她求助。邮件内容包括： 1. 写信事由； 2. 征求建议； 3. 期待回复。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Dear Miss Evans, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 六、书面表达 67．（本题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。 If you are walking across the campus, you can be embarrassed with every pair of eyes on you, especially when you’re 13 years old. I looked around to find a friendly face or a smile, but got nothing. I was quite disappointed. And I, in turn, felt a little foolish, walking across the campus with a false smile on my face. I was simply hoping to follow the advice that my mother had given me years before: When things get awkward, smile. No matter where you are, a smile will always be understood. At that very moment, however, I felt my mother’s advice didn’t work. Just at that time, I was asking myself questions and concerns of any 13-year-old on the first day of school: Where would I sit at lunch? Who would I talk to? Not to mention, how would I make friends when I didn’t even speak the language? My heart was beating fast, and I felt nervous. Still, I did my best to be calm so as not to let others know just how scared I truly was. When the teacher introduced me to the class as the “American girl”, 10 sets of hands immediately shot up. Some students had questions, while others wanted to practise their English with me. Because I didn’t speak much Chinese then, I talked with the other students through body language mixed with English and broken Chinese. However, I was not sure how much of it was positive. It was almost as if they weren’t sure what to make of me and I was being examined. Then again, who could blame them? After all, I was the first American ever to attend the school. So, we were all first-timers. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右。 Then came the first class — Chinese painting. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As I burnt with great embarrassment, Li Hua, who was next to me, gave me a warm smile. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 5 Languages Around the World（较易版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A country. B．The population. C．A language. 【答案】A 【原文】M: The current population of Egypt was over 101 million in 2020, which accounts for 1.31% of the total world population. W: What language do people there speak? M: The national language is Arabic. 2．（本题1.5分）What does the woman advise the man to do? A．Live in France. B．Learn more French words. C．Research into French culture. 【答案】B 【原文】M: I’ve learned so much about France, like its cities, food, and customs. W: Yes. By living there for the past few months, you have learned a lot, especially its culture. But in order to get even better at speaking French, you need to expand your vocabulary. 3．（本题1.5分）What does the man study? A．Languages in Africa. B．Social practices of Africa. C．Southern African nations. 【答案】A 【原文】W: What are you specializing in? M: Right now, I’m doing some research into languages of different African countries. W: That sounds really interesting. Can you speak Swahili? M: Yes, I learned how to speak it when I was little. 4．（本题1.5分）How can a lost language might be preserved? A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Another language disappeared last week. M: But I feel it would be easier for people to communicate with fewer languages. W: That’s true, but each loss of languages removes its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost languages. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At a bookstore. B．At a café. C．At a library. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Excuse me, could you tell me where to find English literature books? M: Sure, they are on the third floor, Section B. Return them within two weeks. W: Thanks. I’ll bring them back on time. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(3分)How often does the man study Italian? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Three times a week. 7．Which of the following does the woman consider important? A．Staying active. B．Working full-time. C．Learning a new language. 【答案】6．B 7．A 【原文】W: Hi David, it’s been a long time. Are you still working full time? M: Actually I’m retired, but I study Italian at the evening school every Tuesday and Friday. I love learning new things, which helps keep my brain healthy. Exercise is important too, so I work as a dog walker for some of my neighbors. It’s perfect since I have free time during the day while they’re at work. How about you? W: I usually go jogging in the morning and play chess with my friends in the afternoon. I also believe it matters a lot to keep both the body and brain active. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(3分)How did the woman learn Japanese? A．She learnt it in school. B．She once went to Japan. C．She learnt it from her father. 9．How long has the woman been in China? A．For 30 years. B．For 25 years. C．For 20 years. 【答案】8．A 9．B 【原文】M: Mary, your Japanese and Chinese are so fluent. How did you get to be so good? W: Well, I study Japanese in schools and I had many Chinese friends, so I usually spoke Chinese with them. M: When did you come to live here in China? W: When I was five years old. My father used to be an official dealing with Chinese affairs. M: Where are your parents now? W: They went back to France, but I wanted to stay here. Next year, though, I hoped to go back to Paris. M: Why? W: My boyfriend is in Paris. I am thirty years old now. I feel like it’s time to settle down and start a family. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(4.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Classmates. C．Teacher and student. 11．How long has Lily been learning English? A．For 5 months. B．For 5 years. C．For 5 and a half years. 12．What does Lily think of the long sentences with some phrases? A．Too difficult. B．Very easy. C．Just so-so. 【答案】10．C 11．C 12．A 【原文】M: You’re a newcomer, aren’t you? W: Yes, I am. My name is Lily. I came here last week. My family have just moved to this city. M: Welcome, Lily. I’m your English teacher. Do you like English? W: Yes. I like the language very much. I think it’s important to learn it well. M: You speak English very well. How long have you been learning the language? W: For five and a half years. Here is my old textbook. M: Do you feel it easy to learn? W: It’s hard to say. Sometimes it seems very easy, but sometimes it’s rather hard. Some sentences are too difficult for me to understand, especially the long ones with some phrases in them. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(6分)What is the man doing? A．Reading news. B．Watching a movie C．Learning about a program 14．What does the man think of his spoken Spanish? A．Unsatisfactory. B．Awful. C．Excellent 15．Where will the man stay during his time in Spain? A．In a hotel. B．In a dorm C．In a local’s house 16．What do we know about the program? A．It’s student-targeted B．It’ll be held in the capital C．It can be enrolled once a year 【答案】13．C 14．A 15．C 16．A 【原文】W: Are you reading news on the Internet? M: No, I was watching some videos, but now I’m reading about the Spanish language and culture programme. W: Will you go to Spain to learn Spanish? M: Yes. Though I have learned the language for two years, I cannot speak it fluently. I think this is a good opportunity for me to improve my Spanish skills. W: Where will the programme take place? M: In Valencia? And that’s another reason why I’m interested in the programme. Valencia is one of Spain’s most historic towns, with a beautiful coast line, a number of festivals and the birthplace of some of Spain’s most cherished foods. W: Where will you stay after you get there? M: I can’t afford to live in a hotel and I don’t want to live in a school. Luckily, the program allows participants to live with a local host family. I think that’s the best option for me. W: Good, when are the participants allowed to attend the program? M: It is available all year round for international high school or college students. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(6分)Why did the speaker’s parents give her the name? A．To honor their grandfather. B．To express their love to her. C．To show she’s special. 18．How did the speaker feel about her name at first? A．Proud. B．Embarrassed. C．Confused. 19．What does the name of the speaker’s son mean? A．Hope. B．Peace. C．Happiness. 20．What can we learn about the speaker’s attitude towards her name now? A．She takes pride in her name and its meaning. B．She still feels uncomfortable when others mispronounce it. C．She regrets not having a common English name like Jessica. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．A 【原文】W: As a child, I was given a boy’s name, Te-Ping Chen. My parents wanted to honor their grandfather, so they named me after him. Growing up in California. I learned to hate self-introduction, because so few people could ever pronounce my name. They’d say Tee-ping or Tuh-ping. My face would burn, and I’d feel uncomfortable. For years, my name has made me feel embarrassed. In Chinese, the name sounds gently pleasant. The Te means virtue. Ping means peace. But in English, the letters looked awkward and off-balance to me. But my parents were proud of the name, proud of what it stood for. They were Americans, but they hadn’t thrown away their tradition. Why would they choose that name instead of a Jessica or a Molly? I understand now. We name ourselves to honor our ancestor who brought us to America. It’s a name that has made me think hard about identity. In that way, it has helped make me who I am. I had a kid recently, and we also gave him a Chinese name. His name means joy. There’s strength in saying that, you’re here and we’re here. This is where we come from, and these are our names. So we should be proud of our names. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Whether you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must. Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written. Oxford Dictionary of English The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a wide-ranging and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides simple and clear definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms (同义词), antonyms (反义词) and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection. Vocabulary.com The Vocabulary. com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it is very easy to understand. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points. FluentU FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into tailored language learning lessons. It uses a natural way that helps you get used to the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that fluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review. 21．(7.5分)What’s the best part of Merriam-Webster app? A．It turns learning into a game. B．It allows searching words via voice. C．It offers offline service. D．It reminds users when to review. 22．Which app offers a personalized English learning experience? A．Merriam-Webster. B．FluentU. C．Oxford Dictionary of English. D．Vocabulary.com. 23．What’s the main purpose of this passage? A．To introduce several English dictionaries. B．To offer advice on how to use dictionaries. C．To stress the importance of dictionary apps. D．To recommend four useful dictionary apps. 【答案】21．B 22．B 23．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要为英语学习者和拓展词汇者推荐四款实用的词典类应用，介绍各应用的核心功能与特色优势，为使用者提供选择参考。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据Merriam-Webster部分中的“It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written.(它甚至允许你通过语音来搜索单词！当你听到一个不认识但又不确定怎么写的单词时，这个功能非常好用。)”可知，韦氏词典应用的最大亮点是支持语音搜词。故选B项。 22．细节理解题。根据FluentU部分中的“FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into tailored language learning lessons.(FluentU将现实生活中的视频制作成量身定制的语言学习课程。)”可知，FluentU这款应用能提供个性化的英语学习体验。故选B项。 23．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Whether you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.(无论你是英语学习者还是想要拓展词汇量的英语使用者，一款好的词典应用都是必不可少的。)”以及后文依次介绍四款词典应用的内容可知，本文的主要目的是推荐四款实用的词典类应用。故选D项。 （本题10分）Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired” This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 24．(10分)Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 25．What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He got a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 26．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Easy. B．Natural. C．Difficult. D．Clear. 27．How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. 【答案】24．A 25．B 26．C 27．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在法国度假时，因法语发音错误而引发的尴尬经历及从中获得的启示。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good.(我很兴奋，但也有点紧张，因为我的法语不好。)”可知，作者因为法语不好而感到紧张。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad.(Claire解释说：“在法语中，有些词发音相似，但意思却大不相同。‘peu’的意思是‘一点点’，但如果你发音不同，听起来就像‘pue’，意思是‘发臭’——就像什么东西闻起来很臭。)”可知，作者遇到的尴尬时刻是发音错误。故选B。 26．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-open er for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say.(这个尴尬的时刻让我大开眼界。它让我意识到在外语中发音是多么daunting。即使发音上的微小差异也会完全改变你想说的意思。)”可知，发音可能是困难的。因此，daunting最可能的意思是“困难的”。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes.(现在，我特别注意单词的发音和意思。如果我再把它们混在一起呢？我会一起笑的。毕竟，笑是学习的一部分——即使有时有点臭。)”可知，作者在法国的经历使他变得对语言学习中的错误持开放态度。故选D。 （本题10分）Language shapes how we understand the world, especially when we talk about brain diseases like autism (自闭症) and ADHD．The way we discuss differences in brain development influences how people see themselves and how they get help. Clear language lays a strong foundation for accurate communication about brain-related differences, while unclear language can lead to misunderstandings about the natural differences in brain function and structure. One important term is “neurodiversity (神经多样性)”. Many people wrongly use “neurodiverse” to describe individuals, saying things like “that child is neurodiverse”. However, this term refers to a larger group or population, not just one person. Just like no single species can speak for biodiversity (生物多样性), no one can cover the entire range of brain differences. The term “neurodiversity” came up in the 1990s and shows that different brain functions are natural, not diseases. This idea aims to empower people, despite some concerns about getting medical support. Over time, ADHD and other conditions have been included in this term. Today, neurodivergent conditions are viewed as very different from the “typical” brain, known as “neurotypical”. This creates two groups: neurodivergent and neurotypical. However, no brain is truly typical, as even those without a diagnosis (诊断) may have unique thinking patterns that do not fit common ones. The term neurotypical can also have negative meanings in some neurodivergent communities, reflecting their shame. While this reaction is understandable, it risks repeating harmful fixed ideas. Therefore, clearer language is needed. Neurodiversity should include all types of brain differences. Some people’s brains work very differently from others and should be referred to as “neurodivergent”, while “not neurodivergent” are more suitable for others. This well-explained language is key. The words we use affect more than just identity; they impact whether they can get help, research funding, and public understanding. Unclear terms can strengthen harmful fixed ideas or images and lower the seriousness of conditions like ADHD．By using clear and respectful language, we can improve discussions and results for everyone involved in brain issues. 28．(10分)Why is clear language considered essential in discussing neurodiversity? A．It unifies different communities. B．It promotes understanding and support. C．It increases funding in medical care. D．It limits misunderstandings about diseases. 29．Why did the author mention biodiversity? A．To show neurodiversity refers to groups. B．To define the meaning of neurodiversity. C．To claim brain differences are diseases. D．To improve public understanding of biology. 30．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A．Neurotypical brains are superior. B．Neurodivergent people feel ashamed. C．Neurotypical is negative in some groups. D．Neurodivergent people lack unique thinking. 31．What would be the best title for this passage? A．Neurodiversity: Its Origin and Development B．Neurodiversity: A New Way to Treat Brain Diseases C．Proper Language: Solve Problems of Neurodiversity D．Accurate Language: Key in Discussing Neurodiversity 【答案】28．B 29．A 30．C 31．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕“神经多样性”（neurodiversity）这一核心概念，探讨了语言在理解和讨论大脑差异（尤其是自闭症、ADHD等神经多样性相关状况）中的关键作用。 28．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The words we use affect more than just identity; they impact whether they can get help, research funding, and public understanding.(我们使用的词汇影响的不仅仅是身份认同，还关乎他们能否获得帮助、研究经费以及公众的理解。)”可知，清晰的语言在讨论神经多样性时被视为至关重要是因为它在促进理解和支持方面发挥作用。故选B。 29．推理判断题。根据第二段“Just like no single species can speak for biodiversity (生物多样性), no one can cover the entire range of brain differences.(正如没有单一物种能代表生物多样性一样，也没有人能涵盖大脑差异的全部范围。)”可知，作者提到生物多样性是为了表明神经多样性指的是群体。故选A。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段“The term neurotypical can also have negative meanings in some neurodivergent communities, reflecting their shame.(在某些神经多样性群体中，“神经典型”一词也可能带有负面含义，反映出他们的羞耻感。)”可知，从第四段可以推断出在某些群体中，“神经典型”一词带有负面含义。故选C。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Language shapes how we understand the world, especially when we talk about brain diseases like autism (autism) and ADHD. The way we discuss differences in brain development influences how people see themselves and how they get help. Clear language lays a strong foundation for accurate communication about brain-related differences, while unclear language can lead to misunderstandings about the natural differences in brain function and structure.(语言塑造了我们理解世界的方式，尤其是在谈论自闭症和注意缺陷与多动障碍（ADHD）等脑部疾病时。我们讨论大脑发育差异的方式，影响着人们如何看待自己以及如何寻求帮助。清晰的语言为准确交流大脑相关差异奠定了坚实基础，而模糊的语言则可能导致对大脑功能和结构自然差异的误解。)”可知，本文主要围绕“神经多样性”（neurodiversity）这一核心概念，探讨了语言在理解和讨论大脑差异（尤其是自闭症、ADHD等神经多样性相关状况）中的关键作用，因此最好的题目是D选项“Accurate Language: Key in Discussing Neurodiversity(准确的语言：讨论神经多样性的关键)”。故选D。 （本题10分）Plenty of scientific work proves that children, and even adults, who learn sign language, gain the benefits not only in the ability to communicate with other sign language users, but also in the wider academic world. Deaf children who learn sign language at an early age tend to perform better academically. This is partly due to their increased ability to communicate with those around them. However, it is also because sign language is not, as many people mistakenly think, a system of gestures representing words, but a complete and complex language system. Thus, children who learn sign language have already learnt about the way language works, which will help in future studies. Again, for non-deaf children and adults who learn sign language, the academic advantages spill over into social and cultural ones. Firstly, learning sign language allows the speaker to communicate with a whole new community of people and gain an understanding of how they communicate within their community. Secondly, learning a language gives rise to greater confidence for that person, as he is able to communicate with someone who may struggle to do so. And the skills of language learning can easily be applied to learning other languages but also to other academic pursuits. There can be no doubt that learning sign language is a useful endeavour for anyone — whether they are deaf themselves and live in a house with other deaf people or whether they are non-deaf and do not know anyone who is. The social, cultural and academic advantages of learning this complex language are diverse and should not be taken lightly. And, especially with children, learning a language which helps people with a disadvantage may encourage them in the future to do more — volunteering and other such work. This means that the non-deaf child can be given a sense of social responsibility at an early age and taught to embrace (接受) all people — not in spite of their differences but because of them. 32．(10分)What is sign language according to the author? A．It is a creative way of expressing ideas. B．It is a complete complex language system. C．It is a primary language of disabled people. D．It is a system of gestures representing words. 33．What does the underlined word “endeavour” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Attempt. B．Experiment. C．Incident. D．Feedback. 34．What quality can a non-deaf child who learns sign language acquire? A．Being competitive. B．Being courageous. C．Being responsible. D．Being positive. 35．What conclusion can we draw from the text? A．Learning sign language brings people an advantage of finding a future job. B．The numerous advantages of learning sign language should be taken seriously. C．Non-deaf children should learn sign language due to the differences of the deaf people . D．It’s unnecessary for a non-deaf person who doesn’t know any deaf people to learn sign language. 【答案】32．B 33．A 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了手语的优势众多且丰富。学习手语可以为人们带来学术优势，无论他们是否可以听到或耳聋，这种优势还会蔓延到社会和文化领域。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, it is also because sign language is not, as many people mistakenly think, a system of gestures representing words, but a complete and complex language system.(然而，这也是因为手语并不像许多人错误地认为的那样，是一个代表文字的手势系统，而是一个完整而复杂的语言系统)”可知，作者认为手语是一个完整的复杂的语言系统。故选B。 33．词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“whether they are deaf themselves and live in a house with other deaf people or whether they are non-deaf and do not know anyone who is. The social, cultural and academic advantages of learning this complex language are diverse and should not be taken lightly.(无论他们自己是聋哑人，与其他聋哑人住在一起，还是他们不是聋哑人，但不认识聋哑人。学习这门复杂的语言在社会、文化和学术方面的优势是多样的，不应该被轻视)”可知，学习手语对任何人来说都是有好处的，因此是一项有益的努力。由此可知，划线词endeavour与attempt“努力”意思一致。故选A。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“This means that the non-deaf child can be given a sense of social responsibility at an early age and taught to embrace (接受) all people — not in spite of their differences but because of them.(这意味着非聋哑儿童可以在很小的时候就被赋予社会责任感，并被教导去拥抱所有的人——不是无视他们的不同，而是因为他们的不同)”可推知，学习手语使得非聋儿童可以在很小的时候就被赋予社会责任感。故选C。 35．推理判断题。根据第一段“Plenty of scientific work proves that children, and even adults, who learn sign language, gain the benefits not only in the ability to communicate with other sign language users, but also in the wider academic world.(大量的科学研究证明，学习手语的儿童，甚至成年人，不仅在与其他手语使用者交流的能力上受益，而且在更广泛的学术领域也受益)”以及下文内容可知，文章论述了学习手语的优势，从学术优势蔓延到社会和文化领域，对聋哑人和非聋哑人，孩子及成年人来说，学习手语都是有益的。由此推知，学习手语的许多好处应该被认真对待。故选B。 （本题12.5分）Proper English Punctuation: Key Rules for Clear Writing With casual online communication on the rise, many overlook proper English punctuation — yet it’s the backbone of clear, professional writing. 36(12.5分) This guide focuses on four essential marks to help you polish your writing. Commas: The Most Versatile Mark Commas serve several critical roles. They set off appositives (e.g., “Lila, my neighbor, is a writer”) and separate list items (the “Oxford comma” boosts clarity). 37 For example, “a soft, warm blanket” needs a comma to avoid reading the adjectives as a single unit. Another use is separating introductory phrases: “After finishing my essay, I took a walk.” Semicolons: Connecting Related Ideas Semicolons link closely related independent clauses: “The rain stopped; the sun peeked through clouds.” 38 This works when list items already contain commas: “I visited Rome, Italy; Kyoto, Japan; and Vancouver, Canada.” Colons: Introducing and Clarifying Colons introduce specific lists or key examples. 39 Never use a colon if the list flows naturally (e.g., “The cart had milk, bread and eggs” needs no colon). 40 Apostrophes serve two main roles: showing possession and forming contractions. For singular nouns, add ‘s (e.g., “the dog’s leash”); for plural nouns ending in “s,” add s’. One common pitfall is using apostrophes to form plurals (e.g., “apple’s” for “apples”). Mixing up “it’s” (contraction) and “its” (possessive) is another top mistake. Consistency matters most in punctuation. Using the same style throughout a piece keeps writing cohesive. With practice, these rules will feel intuitive, making your writing clear and polished. A．Apostrophes: Quotes & Emphasized words B．Apostrophes: Key Uses and Mistakes to Avoid C．They also clarify complex lists with internal commas. D．However, mastering these basics is simpler than you might think. E．Commas also separate consecutive adjectives that describe a noun. F．For example, use them after phrases like “the following” to list items. G．Semicolons should never be mixed with commas in a single sentence. 【答案】36．D 37．E 38．C 39．F 40．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍英语标点的重要性，重点讲解逗号、分号、冒号、撇号四种符号的用法与误区，强调规范和一致能让写作清晰专业。 36．前文提到“With casual online communication on the rise, many overlook proper English punctuation — yet it’s the backbone of clear, professional writing.(随着网络非正式交流的日益盛行，许多人却忽视了正确的英语标点符号的使用——然而，这却是清晰、专业写作的基础)”指出很多人忽视英语标点，但它是清晰专业写作的支柱。后文说“This guide focuses on four essential marks to help you polish your writing.(本指南重点介绍了四个关键标点符号，旨在帮助你提升写作水平)”，即本指南聚焦四个重要标点来帮助完善写作。D选项“然而，掌握这些基础知识比你想象的要简单”起到承上启下的作用，既承接了前文标点重要但常被忽视的情况，又引出后文介绍标点规则帮助写作的内容，故选D。 37．根据上文“Commas serve several critical roles. They set off appositives (e.g., “Lila, my neighbor, is a writer”) and separate list items (the “Oxford comma” boosts clarity).(逗号有多种重要作用。它们用于区分同位语（例如，“莉拉，我的邻居，是一位作家”），并用于分隔列表中的各项（“牛津逗号”有助于提高清晰度）)”可知，前文介绍了逗号用于分隔插入语和列表项的作用。后文举例“a soft, warm blanket”说明逗号用于分隔连续修饰名词的形容词。E选项“逗号也分隔连续修饰名词的形容词”符合此处对逗号作用的进一步阐述，故选E。 38．前文说“Semicolons link closely related independent clauses : “The rain stopped; the sun peeked through clouds.”(分号连接紧密相关的独立分句：“雨停了；太阳从云层中露出了脸庞。”)”并举例。后文说“This works when list items already contain commas(当列表项已经包含逗号时，这种用法可行)”并举例。C选项“它们也用于澄清内部有逗号的复杂列表”能很好地衔接前后文，进一步说明分号的另一个作用，故选C。 39．前文说“Colons introduce specific lists or key examples(冒号用于引入特定列表或关键例子)”可知，本段讲述了冒号的用法，F选项“例如，在像‘the following’这样的短语后使用冒号来列出项目”符合语境，对前文冒号用法的举例说明。故选F。 40．根据后文“Apostrophes serve two main roles: showing possession and forming contractions. For singular nouns, add ‘s (e.g., “the dog’s leash”); for plural nouns ending in “s,” add s’. One common pitfall is using apostrophes to form plurals (e.g., “apple’s” for “apples”). Mixing up “it’s” (contraction) and “its” (possessive) is another top mistake.(撇号主要有两个作用：表示所有格和构成缩写。单数名词加’s，以s结尾的复数名词加’。常见错误是用撇号构成复数，以及混淆 it’s和its)”详细介绍了撇号的两种主要作用和常见错误。B选项“撇号：关键用法和要避免的错误”概括了后文的主要内容，适合作为该部分的小标题，故选B。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）When I was 19 years old, I made my first visit to China as an exchange student. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Before coming to China, I assumed that I would be able to 41 with English. It didn’t take long for me to realize how silly I was. Chinese characters are totally foreign and 42 . I quickly got sick of not being able to understand anything, so I decided to 43 for the Chinese class my university offered. I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour 44 the lesson. In the evening, my friends and I tested each other on the 45 we had to memorize. More importantly, I made a conscious 46 to communicate in Chinese in stores and restaurants. I was 47 when I was able to maintain a simple conversation with the locals. When I 48 achieved A’s on my Chinese exams, I thought it was time to take a break from studying for Chinese every day and focus on my other classes. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a(n) 49 . Not only were my study habits 50 , but also the lessons themselves were getting harder. I had to start over in terms of coming up with and 51 new study habits. With finals coming up, I have established my golden rule: there is no one 52 to new language learning. Once you commit and accept that you are a 53 , it becomes an ongoing process of exploration, failure, reassessment, and trying again. Am I fluent now? Not even 54 . And I may never be. But I learned how to be honest with myself and push through 55 . 41．(15分)A．carry on B．get by C．fit in D．keep up 42．A．confusing B．confused C．satisfying D．satisfied 43．A．participate B．provide C．register D．account 44．A．adapting B．engaging C．presenting D．reviewing 45．A．structures B．articles C．characters D．rules 46．A．radiation B．association C．duration D．effort 47．A．pleased B．relaxed C．amazed D．shocked 48．A．exceptionally B．regularly C．literally D．obviously 49．A．challenge B．mistake C．accident D．escape 50．A．worsening B．changing C．developing D．overwhelming 51．A．breaking B．exposing C．keeping D．kicking 52．A．trick B．link C．peak D．pork 53．A．victim B．beginner C．supporter D．winner 54．A．right B．ready C．sure D．close 55．A．shortcomings B．difficulties C．surroundings D．disasters 【答案】 41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．C 46．D 47．A 48．B 49．B 50．A 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．D 55．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者学习汉语的经过。作者报名了中文课，取得了不错的进步，结果因为懈怠又重新来过，让作者认识到学习语言是一个持续的过程。 【详解】41．考查动词短语辨析。句意：在来中国之前，我认为我可以用英语应付。A. carry on继续；B. get by维持生计；C. fit in融入；D. keep up维持。根据上文“When I was 19 years old, I made my first visit to China as an exchange student. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad.(19岁那年，我作为交换生第一次访问中国。这不是我第一次出国)”可知，作者来到了中国，一开始以为可以用英语应付中国的情况。故选B。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：汉字完全是陌生的，令人困惑。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. confused困惑的；C. satisfying令人满意的；D. satisfied满足的。根据上文“Chinese characters are totally foreign and”以及后文“I quickly got sick of not being able to understand anything(我很快就厌倦了什么都听不懂)”可知，作者对汉字和中国话感到困惑，故选A。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很快就厌倦了什么都听不懂，所以我决定报读大学提供的中文课。A. participate参加；B. provide提供；C. register登记；D. account说明。根据后文“for the Chinese class my university offered”指报读大学提供的中文课，应用register。故选C。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我每个工作日都上语文课，之后我至少花一个小时复习功课。A. adapting适应；B. engaging参与；C. presenting赠送；D. reviewing复习。根据上文“I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour”可知，作者上了课以后要花时间复习功课。故选D。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在晚上，我和我的朋友们互相测试我们必须记住的汉字。A. structures结构；B. articles文章；C. characters特性，汉字；D. rules规则。根据上文“for the Chinese class”以及后文“we had to memorize”可知，学习中文需要记住汉字，为此作者和朋友互相测试。故选C。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：更重要的是，我有意识地努力在商店和餐馆用中文交流。A. radiation辐射；B. association协会；C. duration持续；D. effort尝试。根据后文“to communicate in Chinese in stores and restaurants”可知，作者有意识地努力在商店和餐馆用中文交流。故选D。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我能够与当地人保持简单的对话时，我感到很高兴。A. pleased高兴的；B. relaxed放松的；C. amazed惊叹的；D. shocked震惊的。根据后文“maintain a simple conversation with the locals”可知，作者可以进行简单的对话，有了进步，感到高兴。故选A。 48．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我的中文考试经常得A的时候，我想是时候从每天的中文学习中休息一下，把注意力集中在其他课程上了。A. exceptionally非常；B. regularly经常，定期地；C. literally按照字面意义地；D. obviously显然。根据后文“I thought it was time to take a break from studying for Chinese every day and focus on my other classes”可知，作者要从每天的中文学习中休息一下，把注意力集中在其他课程上，说明成绩好，经常得A。故选B。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，这被证明是一个错误。A. challenge挑战；B. mistake错误；C. accident事故；D. escape逃走。根据后文“I had to start over”以及“the lessons themselves were getting harder”可知，作者放松一下的决定是一个错误，故选B。 50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：不仅我的学习习惯变坏了，而且课程本身也越来越难了。A. worsening恶化；B. changing变化；C. developing发展；D. overwhelming压倒。根据后文“the lessons themselves were getting harder”可知，前后为并列，是在说明作者遇到的困难，即学习习惯变坏了，而且课程本身也越来越难了。故选A。 51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我必须重新开始，养成并保持新的学习习惯。A. breaking打破；B. exposing暴露；C. keeping保持；D. kicking踢腿。根据后文“new study habits”以及“I have established my golden rule”可知，作者重新开始养成并保持新的学习习惯。故选C。 52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着期末考试的临近，我确立了自己的黄金法则：学习新语言没有单一的诀窍。A. trick诀窍，骗局；B. link联系；C. peak巅峰；D. pork猪肉。根据后文“it becomes an ongoing process of exploration, failure, reassessment, and trying again”可知，学习语言是一个过程，没有诀窍。故选A。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：一旦你承认自己是个初学者，这就变成了一个不断探索、失败、重新评估、再尝试的过程。A. victim受害者；B. beginner新手；C. supporter支持者；D. winner获胜者。根据后文“it becomes an ongoing process of exploration, failure, reassessment, and trying again”以及作者是一个初学汉语的新人可知，承认自己是初学者，学习语言就是一个持续的过程。故选B。 54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：差得远。A. right正确的；B. ready准备好的；C. sure确定的；D. close靠近的。根据后文“And I may never be.(我可能永远都不流利)”可知，作者的汉语远远不够流利。故选D。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我学会了如何对自己诚实，如何克服困难。A. shortcomings缺点；B. difficulties困难；C. surroundings环境；D. disasters灾难。根据上文“I had to start over”以及“it becomes an ongoing process of exploration, failure, reassessment, and trying again”可知，作者学习的过程中学会了克服困难。故选B。 四、语法填空 （本题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。 Chinese characters, which have a history of over 3, 000 years, are one of the oldest writing systems in the world. There is a small museum in my city 56(15分) we can learn about the development of Chinese characters. It starts with jiaguwen, which were carved on animal bones and shells. These ancient characters 57 (use) to record important events in the Shang Dynasty. As time went 58 , jiaguwen developed into jinwen, then into seal characters. Each change made the characters 59 (simple) than before. Today, the characters we use daily are called kaishu, known for 60 (they) clear and standard forms. Learning Chinese characters is not as hard as many people think. 61 (read) more and practicing often can help us master them well. My little brother 62 is only eight years old, has already remembered over 500 characters. He says that characters are like small pictures, 63 (bring) him a lot of fun. For anyone who 64 (want) to learn Chinese, understanding characters is 65 first step. If you put your heart into it, you will fall in love with this wonderful writing system. 【答案】 56．where 57．were used 58．by 59．simpler/more simple 60．their 61．Reading 62．who/that 63．bringing 64．wants 65．the 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了汉字的历史、发展过程、学习汉字的方法以及学习汉字的重要性。 【详解】56．考查定语从句。句意：在我的城市有一个小博物馆，在那里我们可以了解汉字的发展。空处需用关系词引导定语从句，先行词是museum，指地点，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，所以空处需用关系副词where引导定语从句。故填where。 57．考查时态和被动语态。句意：这些古老的文字被用来记录商朝的重要事件。根据句意可知，本句陈述过去发生的事情，所以空处谓语动词需用一般过去时；characters与use“使用”之间是被动关系，所以空处谓语动词需用一般过去时的被动语态：was/were done，主语是复数characters，所以be动词需用were。故填were used。 58．考查介词。句意：随着时间的推移，甲骨文发展成了金文，然后又发展成了篆书。根据空后“jiaguwen developed into jinwen, then into seal characters.”可知，此处表示随着时间的推移，固定搭配as time went by“随着时间的流逝”。故填by。 59．考查形容词比较级。句意：每一次变化都使汉字比以前更简单。根据空后“than before”可知，此处表示比较，所以空处需用形容词simple“简单的”的比较级simpler/more simple。故填simpler/more simple。 60．考查代词。句意：今天，我们每天使用的汉字被称为楷书，以其清晰、标准的书写形式而闻名。空处需用形容词性物主代词their“它们的”作定语修饰名词forms。故填their。 61．考查动名词。句意：多读多练可以帮助我们掌握好它们。空处需用动名词作主语，句首首字母需大写。故填Reading。 62．考查定语从句。句意：我的小弟弟只有八岁，已经记住了500多个汉字。空处需用关系词引导定语从句，先行词是brother，指人，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以空处需用关系代词who/that引导定语从句。故填who/that。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：他说汉字就像小图画，给他带来了很多乐趣。that引导的宾语从句已有谓语动词are，且空处没有连词，所以空处需用非谓语动词，空前动词bring与其逻辑主语characters之间是主动关系，所以空处需用现在分词bringing作状语。故填bringing。 64．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：对于任何想学中文的人来说，理解汉字是第一步。空处需用定语从句的谓语动词，先行词是anyone，指人，关系词who在定语从句中作主语，指代先行词anyone，此处定语从句的谓语动词需用单数；此处表示客观事实需用一般现在时态，所以空处谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填wants。 65．考查冠词。句意：对于任何想学中文的人来说，理解汉字是第一步。空处在序数词first前，需用定冠词the，特指第一步。故填the。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，高考英语学科阅读理解难度较大，而你的阅读能力较差，因此学习压力越来越大。请您给外教 Miss Evans写封邮件，向她求助。邮件内容包括： 1. 写信事由； 2. 征求建议； 3. 期待回复。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Dear Miss Evans, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 【答案】Dear Miss Evans, I’m Li Hua, a student in your class. I’m writing to ask for your help with my English reading. The reading comprehension in the college entrance exam is really challenging, and I’ve always struggled with it. No matter how hard I try, I can’t get high marks, which makes me feel stressed out lately. I wonder if you could give me some practical advice on how to improve my reading skills, like effective reading strategies or suitable materials to practice with. I would greatly appreciate it if you could spare some time to help me. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于求助信。要求考生以李华的身份向外教Miss Evans写邮件，说明自己因高考英语阅读理解难度大且自身阅读能力差而压力大的情况，请求对方给出提升阅读能力的建议，并表达对回复的期待。 【详解】1.词汇积累 求助，寻求帮助：ask for help → turn to sb. for help 努力：try hard → strive 建议：advice → proposal 合适的：suitable → appropriate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to ask for your help with my English reading. 拓展句：I’m writing to turn to you for help because I have been encountering great difficulties in my English reading. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I wonder if you could give me some practical advice on how to improve my reading skills, like effective reading strategies or suitable materials to practice with. (运用了if引导的宾语从句和“疑问词+不定式”复合结构) [高分句型2] I would greatly appreciate it if you could spare some time to help me. (运用了if引导的状语从句和it作形式宾语) 六、书面表达 67．（本题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。 If you are walking across the campus, you can be embarrassed with every pair of eyes on you, especially when you’re 13 years old. I looked around to find a friendly face or a smile, but got nothing. I was quite disappointed. And I, in turn, felt a little foolish, walking across the campus with a false smile on my face. I was simply hoping to follow the advice that my mother had given me years before: When things get awkward, smile. No matter where you are, a smile will always be understood. At that very moment, however, I felt my mother’s advice didn’t work. Just at that time, I was asking myself questions and concerns of any 13-year-old on the first day of school: Where would I sit at lunch? Who would I talk to? Not to mention, how would I make friends when I didn’t even speak the language? My heart was beating fast, and I felt nervous. Still, I did my best to be calm so as not to let others know just how scared I truly was. When the teacher introduced me to the class as the “American girl”, 10 sets of hands immediately shot up. Some students had questions, while others wanted to practise their English with me. Because I didn’t speak much Chinese then, I talked with the other students through body language mixed with English and broken Chinese. However, I was not sure how much of it was positive. It was almost as if they weren’t sure what to make of me and I was being examined. Then again, who could blame them? After all, I was the first American ever to attend the school. So, we were all first-timers. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右。 Then came the first class — Chinese painting. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As I burnt with great embarrassment, Li Hua, who was next to me, gave me a warm smile. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 Then came the first class — Chinese painting. The teacher showed us how to use a brush to paint bamboo on a piece of xuan paper. Then all the other students began to paint. But it was quite difficult for me. How could I hold the soft brush and make it go as I wished? Hesitating for a while, I tried dipping the brush into the inkstone. When I took it out, drops of black ink fell on the paper. There was no bamboo, but big black dots! As I burnt with great embarrassment, Li Hua, who was next to me, gave me a warm smile. I smiled back awkwardly. He came up to me and demonstrated how to use the brush. He moved the brush across the paper, and lifelike bamboo appeared! With his help, I finally completed the painting, although it was such an ugly one. After that, we became good friends. He taught me Chinese while I taught him English. We both made great progress in our studies. Yes, my mother was right. A smile did make a difference. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为学校里第一个美国学生，13岁时初到一所中国学校上学，内心充满不安与担忧，担心自己不会中文交不到朋友。在第一节国画课上，作者因不会使用毛笔而陷入尴尬，把宣纸弄得一团糟的经历。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“接着是第一节课 —— 国画课。”可知，第一段可描写作者在国画课上因不熟悉工具和技巧而遇到的困难，比如不会握毛笔、无法控制毛笔，导致宣纸上出现一团墨渍等，以进一步体现作者的窘迫。 ②由第二段首句“我尴尬得面红耳赤，身旁的李华却给了我一个温暖的微笑。”可知，第二段可描写同桌李华看到作者尴尬后，给予作者微笑并主动帮助作者，如教作者如何使用毛笔，在李华的帮助下作者完成画作，之后两人成为朋友，相互学习语言，共同进步，最后作者意识到妈妈说的没错，微笑确实能带来改变，以呼应文章开头妈妈关于微笑的建议。 2.续写线索： 国画课上的困难——画作失败的尴尬——李华的微笑与帮助——完成画作——成为朋友——领悟微笑的意义 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①展示：show/demonstrate ②握住：hold/grasp ③蘸：dip/soak ④出现：appear/emerge ⑤取得进步：make progress/make advance 情绪类： ①犹豫：hesitate/falter ②温暖的：warm/genial 【点睛】[高分句型1]The teacher showed us how to use a brush to paint bamboo on a piece of xuan paper.（运用了“疑问词+不定式”结构作宾语） [高分句型2] Hesitating for a while, I tried dipping the brush into the inkstone.（运用了现在分词短语Hesitating for a while作伴随状语） [高分句型3]With his help, I finally completed the painting, although it was such an ugly one.（运用了although引导的让步状语从句） 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $