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

高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 5 Languages Around the World（适中版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How does the man feel about the speech? A．Boring. B．Interesting. C．Inspiring. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Peter, what do you think of the speech? I think it’s inspiring. M: I don’t find it inspiring at all. Quite the contrary, I just want it to be over with. 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）What is the man’s attitude towards learning Spanish? A．He finds it too difficult. B．He enjoys the challenge. C．He thinks it’s unnecessary. 【答案】B 【原文】W: How’s your Spanish class going, Mark? Still struggling with the grammar? M: Actually, it’s getting better! The verbs were confusing at first, but my tutor is great. It’s tough, but I’m starting to see the progress, which is really satisfying. 5．（本题1.5分） What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Languages. B．Countries. C．People. 【答案】A 【原文】M: So many people speak English and Spanish. Do you think one of those is the most spoken language in the world? W: No, Chinese has the most speakers. English is the most widely used language. Spanish is also very popular in the world, though. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(3分)What is the main focus of the professor’s research? A．Tourism’s economic impact B．Social media’s effect on dialects C．Rural language preservation 7．What research method does the professor mention? A．Online surveys B．Long-term field recordings C．Lab experiments 【答案】6．C 7．B 【原文】W: Professor Green, your dialect research is great. Why study endangered languages? M: I grew up in a village. My grandparents spoke a special dialect. W: So it carries local history and culture? M: Exactly. It might die out. My research focuses on rural language preservation. W: How do you do the research? M: We live there for months or years. We interview people and record daily talks. W: That’s meaningful work. M: Yes. We aim to keep the real sound and context of the dialect. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(3分)What can we learn about the woman? A．She lost interest in French. B．She failed her French exam. C．She is unconfident in French. 9．What does the man advise Barbara to do? A．Have a nice break. B．Give up French. C．Meet his friend. 【答案】8．C 9．C 【原文】M: Hi Barbara, did you have a nice break? W: Hi, I sure did. I’m glad to be back. One more turn to go. M: By the way, how do you get along with your French? W: I’d love to learn French, but I don’t want to ruin my grade point average. If I don’t do well, how will it look on my record? Do you think I should give up the course? M: That’s a tough decision, but look, just to be sure to get a lot of practice. You know, I have a friend who speaks French. Do you want her number? Maybe you could get together. W: Do you think she minds? M: I’d bet she’d love to talk to you in French. W: That must be fun. （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）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(6分)How did the man feel in the beginning? A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Motivated. 14．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At school. B．In an office. C．At home. 15．What is the man’s initial motivation in language learning? A．To know about different peoples. B．To have more work opportunities. C．To understand movies in other languages. 16．What is the first step in language learning according to the woman? A．Appreciating cultures. B．Gaining interest in languages. C．Understanding the benefits of languages. 【答案】13．B 14．A 15．C 16．C 【原文】W: Max, class has already finished. Don’t you have another class to attend? M: Hey, Mrs. Blank. I’m a little anxious. The rest of the class seems so motivated to follow your instructions. But I’m struggling to learn French. I can’t make excellent sentences or score highly. W: You know, Max. Now I can speak English, French, Chinese, and Italian. But I had trouble learning even a second language when was young. M: Really? How did you do that? W: It’s simple. I realized that languages aren’t just about memorizing words. They’re about improving your communication and cultural understanding skills. Speaking other languages improves your brain health, problem-solving abilities, and overall intelligence! M: Interesting, I guess I’m interested in films or music in other languages. W: That’s a perfect start! The initial step isn’t always loving a language but understanding all the incredible benefits and opportunities of learning other languages. Then, you’ll naturally start appreciating the new cultural communication style. M: Thanks for the advice. W: No problem at all. You can come to my office if you need any help. Learning a new language opens doors to an entirely new world. It’s a journey worth taking! （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(6分)Where does the speaker come from? A．Canada. B．England. C．Thailand. 18．How does the speaker view the English lessons here in schools? A．They are not special. B．They are not enough. C．They are not interesting. 19．In what way are the speaker’s English programs different? A．They are designed in various styles. B．They are broadcast live every day. C．They are based on the computer. 20．What does the speaker expect people to do? A．Attend their English classes. B．Practice their English every day. C．Watch English movies and TV shows. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．B 【原文】 M: Good morning, everyone. I’m pleased to be here to give a talk. We’re two brothers from Canada and we’ve been living in Thailand for eight years. We notice that most English lessons here in schools focus only on reading and writing, so a lot of people can’t understand and speak well in English. And we’d like to do something about it. Our idea is simple. We want to teach people how to understand and speak English like a native speaker. Different from broadcast English programs, we design special fun English programs based on the computer and use them to teach words and expressions we use in the real life. We talk in a casual style on a number of interesting topics and we share personal stories from our real lives. Now we have over two hundred units on our website. We make a new unit every week that you can listen to on your computer anytime you want. Our materials are from English movies, TV shows and real life conversations. We hope people will use the materials to practice every day. We’re sure that your English will improve a lot! 二、阅读理解 Top AI Tools to Boost Your English Learning Are you looking for smart ways to improve your English with AI? Here are four excellent tools that can help you learn faster and smarter! TalkPal TalkPal is a fantastic AI chat partner that lets you practice English conversations anytime. It replies instantly and corrects your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. You can choose various topics to discuss, making it perfect for enhancing your speaking skills in a fun, low-pressure environment. Grammarly Grammarly is more than a grammar checker — it’s your AI writing assistant. It helps you correct errors, improve word choice, and even check the tone of your essays. Whether you’re working on homework or composing an email, Grammarly makes your writing clearer and more polished. ELSA Speak ELSA uses AI to focus on your pronunciation. It listens as you speak and gives instant feedback on specific sounds, intonation, and fluency. With daily exercises, it helps you sound more like a native speaker, which is great for boosting confidence in speaking tests. Quizlet Quizlet’s AI features help you memorize vocabulary efficiently. It creates personalized flashcards and generates practice tests based on your learning progress. It’s an ideal tool for expanding your word bank and preparing for exams. Try these tools and find your favorite! With AI by your side, mastering English has never been easier. 21．(0分)What is the main purpose of this text? A．To compare different AI technologies. B．To explain how AI can change future education. C．To introduce useful AI tools for English learning. D．To discuss the importance of English in high school. 22．What do TalkPal and ELSA Speak have in common? A．They can perfect the user’s translation. B．They can enlarge the user’s vocabulary. C．They can correct the user’s composition. D．They can improve the user’s spoken English. 23．In which part of a magazine may this text appear? A．Education. B．Business. C．Travelling. D．Fitness. 【答案】21．C 22．D 23．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款可用于提升英语学习效率的 AI 工具及其功能特点。 【详解】21．推理判断题。根据第一段“Are you looking for smart ways to improve your English with AI? Here are four excellent tools that can help you learn faster and smarter!(你在寻找用 AI 提升英语的智能方法吗？这里有四款优秀工具，能帮你更高效、更聪明地学习！)”可推知，本文的主要目的是介绍用于英语学习的实用AI工具。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据TalkPal部分“You can choose various topics to discuss, making it perfect for enhancing your speaking skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.(你可以选择各种话题进行讨论，这让它成为在轻松无压力的有趣环境中提升口语能力的绝佳选择)”以及ELSA Speak部分“With daily exercises, it helps you sound more like a native speaker, which is great for boosting confidence in speaking tests.(通过每日练习，它能帮你听起来更像母语者，这对于提升口语考试中的自信心非常有帮助)”可知，TalkPal和 ELSA Speak的共同点是都能提升用户的英语口语能力。故选D。 23．推理判断题。根据第一段“Are you looking for smart ways to improve your English with AI? Here are four excellent tools that can help you learn faster and smarter!(你在寻找用 AI 提升英语的智能方法吗？这里有四款优秀工具，能帮你更高效、更聪明地学习！)”可知，文章围绕英语学习和教育工具展开，内容与教育领域紧密相关。由此推知，本文最可能出现在杂志的教育板块。故选A。 （本题10分）Some polyglots (通晓多种语言的人), who can speak quite a few languages, may seem especially talented. Zhao Yuanren, a Chinese American linguist, could speak seven languages and more than 30 dialects. England’s Queen Elizabeth I could speak about 10 languages. A famous Italian named Giuseppe Mezzofanti was reported to have been able to communicate in 30 to 40 languages. Polyglots are indeed amazing, but American teenager Tim Doner is living proof that anyone can try to be one. As a child, Tim studied French and Latin at school, but he found it difficult to be interested in just words and grammar rules. When he was 13, Tim started listening to Hebrew rap music. One day, he looked up the words in a dictionary and realized he could put them together to make sentences! He started looking for people who spoke Hebrew so he could practise, and then, he decided to sign up for a summer Arabic class. One evening, just for fun, he posted a video of himself speaking Arabic and another of him speaking Hebrew. Hebrew and Arabic speakers wrote nice comments on his videos and gave him advice. Tim loved it. He could actually communicate with people! After that, Tim started looking for new languages to learn, and posting more videos of himself speaking new languages, including Chinese. Tim also began to use many other methods to make learning fun. Tim wishes everyone would learn more than one language and not just as a school subject. “Knowing a language is a lot more than knowing a couple of words out of a dictionary,” Tim says. “Languages are for communicating with people, learning about their culture, and understanding how different people think. ‘Open up your mind to the fact that language represents a cultural worldview,’ says Tim. ‘You can translate words easily, but you can’t quite translate meaning.’ Or, as Nelson Mandela said, ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’” 24．(10分)What helped Tim understand Hebrew at first? A．Watching movies. B．Talking to friends. C．Using a dictionary. D．Taking online courses. 25．How is Tim different from historical polyglots mentioned? A．He uses modern technology to learn. B．He speaks fewer languages than they do. C．He learns languages only at school. D．He doesn’t care about grammar rules. 26．What can be inferred from Mandela’s quote at the end? A．Language affects emotional connection. B．Everyone should learn African languages. C．Speaking well impresses other people. D．Translation is often unnecessary. 27．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To list famous polyglots in history. B．To show how to become a linguist. C．To encourage language learning for communication. D．To compare school language teaching and self-study. 【答案】24．C 25．A 26．A 27．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一些通晓多种语言的人，并着重介绍了美国少年蒂姆·多纳（Tim Doner）如何通过多种有趣的方式学习多种语言，以及他对语言学习的看法。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第二段“When he was 13, Tim started listening to Hebrew rap music. One day, he looked up the words in a dictionary and realized he could put them together to make sentences.(13岁时，蒂姆开始听希伯来语说唱音乐。一天，他在字典里查单词，意识到他可以把它们组合成句子。)”可知，最初是使用字典帮助蒂姆理解希伯来语的。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“One evening, just for fun, he posted a video of himself speaking Arabic and another of him speaking Hebrew. Hebrew and Arabic speakers wrote nice comments on his videos and gave him advice.(一天晚上，为了好玩，他上传了一段自己说阿拉伯语的视频和另一段自己说希伯来语的视频。说希伯来语和阿拉伯语的人在他的视频上写下了好评并给了他建议。)”可知，蒂姆使用现代技术学习，这是他与文中提到的历史上的通晓多种语言的人的不同之处。故选A。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Or, as Nelson Mandela said, ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart’.(或者，正如纳尔逊·曼德拉所说，‘如果你用一个人能理解的语言与他交谈，那会进入他的头脑。如果你用他的语言与他交谈，那会进入他的内心’。)”可知，从曼德拉在结尾的引语中可以推断出语言影响情感联系。故选A。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Tim wishes everyone would learn more than one language and not just as a school subject. ‘Knowing a language is a lot more than knowing a couple of words out of a dictionary,’ Tim says. ‘Languages are for communicating with people, learning about their culture, and understanding how different people think’.(蒂姆希望每个人都能学习不止一种语言，而不仅仅是作为一门学校科目。蒂姆说：‘知道一种语言不仅仅是知道字典里的几个单词。语言是用来与人交流、了解他们的文化、理解不同的人如何思考的’。)”可知，这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励为了交流而学习语言。故选C。 （本题10分）When learning a new language, our journey begins with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Yet the deepest experience happens when language is presented through culture. The recent World Chinese Language Conference (世界汉语大会) in Beijing explained this approach clearly. By presenting language education through cultural experiences — whether through tea, calligraphy or opera — Chinese language instructors worldwide are making use of the richness of tradition to build a connection. A central idea stressed at the conference was that Chinese characters provide a basis for understanding the cultural logic that shaped the language. At the conference, participants from different corners of the world shared how cultural interest had inspired their language journeys. Alessandro Tosco, Italian director of the Confucius Institute in Sicily, described how Chinese opera offered him a way to understand not only the language but also its philosophical (哲学的) and emotional meanings. The global spread of Chinese further stresses the link between culture and language. Tea serves as a historical example of this. As it traveled from Yunnan and Sichuan across the ancient Tea Horse Road, so too did Chinese words, philosophies and practices. The Chinese character “cha” developed into “chai” across Central Asia, while the Amoy dialect of Fujian province exported “te” to Europe. A single word thus carries with its centuries of exchange, reflecting both linguistic development and cultural spread. Teaching such word-origin stories not only enriches vocabulary but also develops a sense of historical and global awareness, strengthening the idea that language is closely linked to its cultural basis. Finally, the World Chinese Language Conference showed that cultural experience is not secondary but basic to effective language teaching. Culture turns the study of a language from an educational task into a journey of understanding — a journey that, in the case of Chinese, links learners to centuries of artistic, philosophical and social tradition. 28．(10分)How do we get the deepest language experience? A．By connecting language with culture. B．By teaching Chinese with tea culture. C．By learning grammar and vocabulary. D．By presenting education through culture. 29．How does Alessandro Tosco see culture’s role in language learning? A．It is the only reason for language learning. B．It helps find philosophy in Chinese characters. C．It helps understand language and its deep meanings. D．It is an effective way to memorize Chinese characters. 30．Why does the author mention the word “cha” and “te”? A．To show Chinese words change with places. B．To explain language and culture connect closely. C．To suggest dialects matter more than Mandarin. D．To prove trade routes drive Chinese word spread. 31．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Learn Chinese Effectively B．Chinese Characters and Culture Meaning C．The World Chinese Language Conference D．Language Learning Links to Cultural Origins 【答案】28．A 29．C 30．B 31．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。北京世界汉语大会阐释语言教育需结合文化体验，汉字、文化案例印证语言与文化的紧密关联，强调文化是有效语言教学的基础。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段“Yet the deepest experience happens when language is presented through culture.(然而，最深刻的体验发生在语言通过文化呈现时)”可知，将语言与文化结合能让我们获得最深刻的语言体验。故选A项。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段“Alessandro Tosco, Italian director of the Confucius Institute in Sicily, described how Chinese opera offered him a way to understand not only the language but also its philosophical (哲学的) and emotional meanings.(西西里岛孔子学院的意方院长亚历山德罗・托斯科表示，中国戏曲为他打开了一扇门，让他不仅能读懂汉语的文字本身，更能体会到其中蕴含的哲学内涵与情感深意)”可知，他认为文化有助于理解语言及其深层含义。故选C项。 30．推理判断题。根据第三段“Teaching such word-origin stories not only enriches vocabulary but also develops a sense of historical and global awareness, strengthening the idea that language is closely linked to its cultural basis.(教授这类词汇起源的故事，不仅能丰富词汇量，还能培养历史和全球意识，强化语言与其文化根基紧密相连的观念)”可推知，作者提及“茶”的不同译法是为了解释语言与文化联系紧密。故选B项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文特别是第一段“When learning a new language, our journey begins with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Yet the deepest experience happens when language is presented through culture. The recent World Chinese Language Conference (世界汉语大会) in Beijing explained this approach clearly. By presenting language education through cultural experiences — whether through tea, calligraphy or opera — Chinese language instructors worldwide are making use of the richness of tradition to build a connection.(学习一门新语言，我们的旅程总是从语法、词汇和发音开始。但最深刻的语言体验，往往诞生于文化赋予语言的表达之中。近日在北京举办的世界汉语大会，就清晰阐释了这一教学理念。全球的汉语教师正以茶文化、书法、戏曲等文化体验为载体开展语言教学，借助中华传统文化的丰富内涵，搭建起语言沟通的桥梁)”可知，全文首段提出“语言通过文化呈现能带来最深体验”，中间段以汉字、戏曲、“茶”的词汇为例论证语言与文化的关联，末段强调文化体验是有效语言教学的基础，核心围绕“语言学习与文化本源相联结”展开。故选D项。 （本题10分）A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the most common length? Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all the early modern plays that survived. The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an “index (指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms. Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves. 32．(10分)What happened in English plays around the 1600s? A．Their storylines were about famous writers. B．They were influenced by a poetic writing style. C．They featured different storytelling techniques. D．Their speeches were generally shorter in length. 33．What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Remained unique. B．Took the leading position. C．Disappeared slowly. D．Played an educational role. 34．Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4? A．To challenge traditional writing rules. B．To stand out by applying their unique style. C．To avoid being affected by social values. D．To create realistic and acceptable speeches. 35．Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays? A．It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines. B．It reflected people's preference for serious dialogues. C．It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way. D．It made the characters express their feelings effectively. 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．D 35．C 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，讲述了17世纪后，大多数戏剧的话语长度转向四字模式，剧作家认为较短的戏剧话语能以一种积极愉快的方式呈现戏剧。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten.(伦敦戏剧产业在1580年代末和1590年代初开始发展，我们看到演讲长度模式集中在9词或10词)”及“If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back.(如果我们只看莎士比亚的戏剧，我们会发现他做的和其他人一样：在1597-1602年左右，他从喜欢9个词的演讲变成了喜欢4个词的演讲，并且再也没有回去过)”可知，16世纪末尾，话语长度多为9词，10词，17世纪后，话语长度转向4词，话语长度变短。故选D。 33．词义猜测题。根据划线词下文“If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back.(如果我们只看莎士比亚的戏剧，我们会发现他做的和其他人一样：在1597-1602年左右，他从喜欢9个词的演讲变成了喜欢4个词的演讲，并且再也没有回去过)”可知，划线词后以莎士比亚的戏剧为例，说明话语长度变短，并且再没有变长，推知，4词模式从此处于主流领导地位，划线词意思为：处于领先地位。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Our suggestion is that the playwrights(剧作家)learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech.(我们的建议是，剧作家们逐渐从彼此学习如何更紧密地表达日常交流中的讲话长度，并发现观众对此反应良好。他们开始不那么关注严格的写作规则，而更多地关注日常讲话的生动活泼)”可知，剧作家写作时更加重视日常用语的生动性，因此，他们改变写作风格创造现实和可接受的演讲。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms.(从9个词的模式到4个词的模式代表了缩短的平均讲话，因此用Yarkho的话说，这是一种更生动的戏剧)”可知，Yarkho认为，将戏剧的词数变短，有助于以一种积极愉快的方式呈现戏剧。故选C。 （本题12.5分）Everyone sends texts. It’s simple — one message goes out, and another comes back. 36(12.5分) They smile, wink (眨眼) and cry. Without much notice, emojis (表情符号) change how messages feel. Researchers often ignore these tiny images. But Eun Huh from the University of Texas at Austin and her team decided to take a closer look. 37 Think about your last text. Did it have an emoji? Most likely it did. Nearly everyone uses them. But emojis aren’t just decorations. They work like tiny signals of emotion and bring life to plain words. 38 The researchers looked at this effect closely. Their analysis showed something surprising. People feel more connected to those who use emojis. It’s not about picking the right emoji. The magic lies in using them at all. Why do emojis work so well? They make conversations feel softer and friendlier. They can help to reduce misunderstandings since tone gets difficult to express over text. They also act like little touches of warmth. 39 Most importantly, they can do what words sometimes can’t: show that you care. 40 This one focused on imagined situations. People weren’t texting real friends during the test. The researchers suggest testing real-time chats next. The experts pointed out that this study included mostly U.S.-based participants. Emoji meanings can shift across cultures. What works in one place might not in another. And there’s one more question waiting. What happens when emojis conflict with words? Like a smiley face paired with sad news. Future studies might explore those mixed signals. A．Somewhere in between, emojis appear. B．That sense of being heard led to stronger friendships. C．Every study has limitations and this one is no exception. D．They called them more responsive and the chats felt warmer. E．A simple heart can completely change the tone of a message. F．They draw attention and show effort, even in rushed conversations. G．Her study examined emojis’ role in improving relationship closeness. 【答案】36．A 37．G 38．E 39．F 40．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了表情符号在信息交流中的作用、相关研究成果以及该研究存在的局限性。 36．由上文“one message goes out, and another comes back.(一条信息发出，另一条信息回复)”以及下文“They smile, wink and cry.(它们会微笑、眨眼和哭泣)”可知，本空要说在信息收发之间出现了表情符号，A选项“Somewhere in between, emojis appear.(在这一来一回之间，表情符号出现了)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“in between”指代上文的“one message goes out, and another comes back”，且该选项中的“emojis appear”与下文的“They smile, wink and cry”相呼应，表示表情符号的出现及其表现力。故选A。 37．由上文“But Eun Huh from the University of Texas at Austin and her team decided to take a closer look.(但是德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的Eun Huh和她的团队决定进一步研究)”可知，本空要说这项研究的内容，G选项“Her study examined emojis’ role in improving relationship closeness.(她的研究探究了表情符号在提升关系亲密度方面的作用)”能承接上文，符合题意，该选项中的“Her study”指代上文的“her team decided to take a closer look”，介绍了研究的主题。故选G。 38．由上文“They work like tiny signals of emotion and bring life to plain words.(它们就像微小的情绪信号，给平淡的文字赋予生机)”可知，本空要举例说明表情符号对文字语气的改变，E选项“A simple heart can completely change the tone of a message.(一个简单的心形符号就能彻底改变一条信息的语气)”能承接上文，符合题意，该选项是对上文表情符号作用的具体举例，与上文的“emotion”和“plain words”相呼应。故选E。 39．由上文“They also act like little touches of warmth.(它们也能传递一丝丝温暖)”以及下文“Most importantly, they can do what words sometimes can’t: show that you care.(最重要的是，它们能做到文字有时做不到的事：表明你在乎。)”可知，本空应继续阐述表情符号带来的积极人际影响，与上文的“温暖”和下文的“在乎”形成递进。 F选项“They draw attention and show effort, even in rushed conversations.(即使在匆忙的对话中，它们也能吸引注意力并体现用心)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项与上文的“warmth”并列，进一步说明表情符号在交流中的积极效果，同时选项中“show effort(体现用心)”能更直接地与下文“show that you care(表明你在乎)”形成紧密的语义衔接。故选F。 40．由下文“This one focused on imagined situations. People weren’t texting real friends during the test.(这项研究聚焦于假想情境，测试期间人们并不是和真正的朋友发信息)”和“The researchers suggest testing real-time chats next. The experts pointed out that this study included mostly U.S.-based participants. Emoji meanings can shift across cultures.(研究人员建议接下来测试实时聊天。专家指出，这项研究的参与者大多是美国人。表情符号的含义可能因文化而异。)”可知，下文都在讨论该研究的不足之处或未来方向，因此本空应作为段落主题句，点明该研究存在局限。C选项“Every study has limitations and this one is no exception.(每项研究都有局限性，这项研究也不例外。)”能够统领下文所有关于研究局限性的具体描述，符合题意。故选C。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese 41 at my face, but I pushed them 42 . My mom believed I would learn when I was ready. But the 43 never came. On a Chinese New Year’s Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was 44 at him, confused, scratching my head. “Still can’t speak Chinese?” He 45 me, “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown.” “Hey, this is America, not China. I’ll get some right now with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 46 . “Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I 47 the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown. I found the fish 48 surrounded in a sea of customers. “I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fish man. But he 49 my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased with their impatience. With every effort, the breath of the dragons on my back grew stronger — my blood boiling — 50 me to cry out, “Xian Sheng Yu, please.” “Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated. The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned 51 and I ran back home 52 , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket. Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese. I am Chinese. I should feel right at 53 . Instead, I was the joke, a disgrace (丢脸) to the language. Sometimes, I laugh at my fish 54 , but, in the end, the joke is on me. Every laugh is a culture 55 ; every laugh is my heritage fading away. 41．(15分)A．characters B．games C．custom D．language 42．A．ahead B．aside C．around D．along 43．A．study B．success C．attempt D．time 44．A．joke B．aim C．nod D．stare 45．A．cared about B．laughed at C．argued with D．asked after 46．A．permission B．decision C．information D．preparation 47．A．reviewed B．spelled C．repeated D．kept 48．A．stand B．farm C．pond D．market 49．A．forget B．doubted C．ignored D．guessed 50．A．leading B．allowing C．persuading D．forcing 51．A．bright B．pale C．red D．blank 52．A．empty-handed B．open-mouthed C．tongue-tied D．broken-hearted 53．A．service B．home C．risk D．root 54．A．incident B．trade C．challenge D．deed 55．A．thrown B．reflected C．lost D．divided 【答案】 41．A 42．B 43．D 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．A 55．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者作为华裔美国人，因拒绝学习中文，在唐人街买鱼时因语言不通闹笑话的经历，最终引发对文化传承的反思。 41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：三岁时，父母曾把印着中文字符的卡片在我眼前晃，但我却把它们推到了一边。A. characters文字，字符；B. games游戏；C. custom风俗；D. language语言。根据上文“the language of my ancestors”和下文“Still can’t speak Chinese”可知，父母教孩子中文时，常用识字卡片，这是语言学习的常见方式。故选A。 42．考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. ahead向前，朝前面；B. aside在旁边；C. around在周围；D. along一道，一起。根据下文“My mom believed I would learn when I was ready”可知，作者当时拒绝了父母的教学，因此是把卡片推到一边。push aside表示“把……推到一边”。故选B。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：可那个时刻始终没有到来。A. study学习；B. success成功；C. attempt尝试；D. time时间，时刻。根据上文“My mom believed I would learn when I was ready”和下文“never came”可知，作者妈妈认为作者准备好了就会学习中文，但那个时刻从未到来。故选D。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个除夕夜，舅舅用中文跟我说话，我却只能满脸困惑地盯着他，挠着头。A. joke开玩笑；B. aim瞄准；C. nod点头；D. stare盯着。根据下文“confused, scratching my head”可知，作者听不懂叔叔的中文，只能困惑地盯着他看。故选D。 45．考查动词短语辨析。句意：“还是不会说中文啊？” 他嘲笑我，“你连在唐人街买条鱼都做不到。”A. cared about关心；B. laughed at嘲笑；C. argued with与……争论；D. asked after询问。根据下文“You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown”可知，叔叔嘲笑作者不会说中文。故选B。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“嘿，这里是美国，不是中国。不管会不会中文，我现在就去买条鱼回来。” 我回嘴道，然后转向妈妈想征得她的同意。A. permission许可；B. decision决定；C. information信息；D. preparation准备。根据下文“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu”可知，作者转向妈妈寻求许可去买鱼。故选A。 47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我重复着这几个词，跑下楼，冲进了唐人街的街巷。A. reviewed复习；B. spelled拼写；C. repeated重复；D. kept保持。根据上文“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu”可知，作者重复妈妈的话来记住要说的汉语。故选C。 48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我找到了卖鱼的摊位，它被密密麻麻的顾客围得水泄不通。A. stand摊位；B. farm农场；C. pond池塘；D. market市场。根据下文“surrounded in a sea of customers”可知，作者找到了卖鱼的摊位。故选A。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：可他无视了我的英文，转身去服务下一位顾客。A. forget忘记；B. doubted怀疑；C. ignored忽视；D. guessed猜测。根据下文“turned to serve the next customer”可知，鱼贩无视了作者的英文。故选C。 50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：。我越努力，背上仿佛就有巨龙在嘶吼——热血沸腾——逼得我大喊：“先生鱼，麻烦了。”A. leading领导；B. allowing允许；C. persuading说服；D. forcing迫使。根据上文“my blood boiling”可知，作者因被无视和嘲笑而愤怒，被迫喊出中文。故选D。 51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的脸涨得通红，空手跑回了家，只有那20美元的钞票还被我紧紧攥在口袋里。A. bright明亮的；B. pale苍白的；C. red红的；D. blank空白的。根据上文“The crowd erupted into laughter”可知，作者因为不会说中文而遭到嘲笑，脸变红了。故选C。 52．考查形容词短语辨析。句意同上。A. empty-handed空手的；B. open-mouthed张大嘴的；C. tongue-tied张口结舌的；D. broken-hearted心碎的。根据上文“I ran back home”和下文“except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket”可知，作者没有买到鱼，空手跑回家。故选A。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我应该感到宾至如归。A. service服务；B. home家；C. risk风险；D. root根。根据上文“They’re Chinese. I am Chinese”可知，作者认为自己是华人，在唐人街应该感到宾至如归。feel at home表示“感到宾至如归”。故选B。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时，我会拿这次买鱼的糗事开玩笑，但到头来，笑话的其实是我自己。A. incident事件；B. trade贸易；C. challenge挑战；D. deed行为。根据前文作者在唐人街买鱼的经历可知，此处指作者嘲笑自己的买鱼事件。故选A。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：每一声笑，都是一种文化的流失；每一声笑，都意味着我的传承在渐渐消逝。A. thrown扔；B. reflected反映；C. lost失去；D. divided分开。根据下文“every laugh is my heritage fading away”可知，每一次嘲笑都意味着文化的流失。故选C。 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。 When I first received the offer to teach Malay at Guangxi Minzu University in Nanning, I had my reservations (顾虑). But 56(15分) (drive) by a passion for knowledge and especially by the desire to promote Malay language and culture internationally, I 57 (go) ahead without overthinking it. The moment I arrived in Nanning, I found myself wondering — Is this really a tier-2 city? If it were in Malaysia, it could easily pass as tier-1 The air was so fresh and the city was lush and green. Nanning is also known 58 the Green City because of the abundance of trees lining its streets. If you ever visit Nanning, don’t forget 59 (check) out Qingxiu Mountain, where the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! During my first month in Nanning, I found it a bit 60 (challenge)to communicate with the locals since I was still new to learning Mandarin. But even so, people were incredibly friendly. I still remember one time 61 I was enjoying my noodles at a Lanzhou noodle restaurant, a local insisted on paying for my meal. While skirting Chaoyang Square, I 62 (approach) by several locals who spoke English. Almost all of them wanted to take 63 (photo) with me, as if I were some kind of celebrity! I’m the teacher! Learning a language makes connections more 64 (meaning). Speaking with locals in a foreign language, or in their own tongue, makes a noticeable difference in 65 warmth of the interaction. Thank you, China. I can’t wait to continue my adventures in this remarkable land! 【答案】 56．driven 57．went 58．as 59．to check 60．challenging 61．when 62．was approached 63．photos 64．meaningful 65．the 【导语】文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己受邀到中国南宁的广西民族大学教授马来语的经历。 【详解】56．考查非谓语动词。句意：但在对知识的热情——尤其是在向国际推广马来语和文化的愿望 ——的驱使下，我没有过多思考就来了。已有谓语动词went，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，I和drive为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填driven。 57．考查动词时态。句意同上。设空处为谓语，整篇文章叙述过去的经历，此处使用一般过去时。故填went。 58．考查介词。句意：南宁也因街道两旁大量的树木而被称为“绿城”。 be known as为固定短语，意为“作为……而著名”。故填as。 59．考查非谓语动词。句意：如果你有机会去南宁，别忘了去看看青秀山，那里的风景美得令人窒息！forget to do sth.为固定短语，意为“忘记去做某事”。故填to check。 60．考查形容词。句意：在南宁的第一个月，我发现和当地人交流有点挑战，因为我当时刚开始学普通话。find it adj. to do sth.为固定用法，空处需填形容词作宾语补足语，表示具“有挑战性的”。故填challenging。 61．考查定语从句。句意：我还记得有一次，我在一家兰州拉面馆吃面时，一位当地人坚持要为我买单。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词one time，关系词在定语从句中作时间状语，需用关系副词when引导。故填when。 62．考查动词时态和语态。句意：当我在朝阳广场附近闲逛时，有几位会说英语的当地人主动靠近我。根据who spoke English可知，此处陈述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，主语I和approach为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为I，be动词用was。故填was approached。 63．考查名词复数。句意：几乎所有人都想和我合影，好像我是什么名人一样！take photos为固定短语，意为“拍照”。故填photos。 64．考查形容词。句意：学习一门语言让人与人之间的联系更有意义。 make为使役动词，空处需填形容词作宾语补足语，结合more可知，此处为形容词比较级作宾语补足语。故填meaningful。 65．考查冠词。句意：用外语或用对方的母语与当地人交流，会让互动中的温度明显不同。此处特指“互动中的那种温暖”，需用定冠词the修饰。故填the。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校英文报社正在举办以“Language Opens Cultural Windows”为题的征文活动。请你结合个人学习经历或所见所闻，写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括： 1.语言学习的重要性； 2.语言学习的建议。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Language Opens Cultural Windows ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Language Opens Cultural Windows Learning a language is much more than memorizing vocabulary. It is a gateway to understanding another culture. When I began studying English, I not only improved my communication skills but also gained insight into Western literature, traditions, and ways of thinking. To learn effectively, I recommend immersing yourself in real-life contexts. Watch films, listen to music, or join language exchange groups. Do not be afraid of making mistakes, as they are natural steps in the learning process. Most importantly, stay curious. Every new word or expression can reveal how people from another culture see the world. Through language, we truly open windows to different lives and perspectives. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生结合个人学习经历或所见所闻，向校英文报社“Language Opens Cultural Windows”主题征文投稿，阐述语言学习的重要性并给出学习建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 通道：gateway → channel 揭示：reveal → unveil 提高：improve →enhance 场景：context → situation 2. 句式拓展 句型转换 原句：When I began studying English, I not only improved my communication skills but also gained insight into Western literature, traditions, and ways of thinking. 拓展句：When I began studying English, not only did I improve my communication skills but I also gained insight into Western literature, traditions, and ways of thinking. 【点睛】【高分句型1】When I began studying English, I not only improved my communication skills but also gained insight into Western literature, traditions, and ways of thinking.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句和“not only…but also…”连接的并列结构） 【高分句型2】Do not be afraid of making mistakes, as they are natural steps in the learning process.（运用了as引导的原因状语从句） 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 $ 高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 5 Languages Around the World（适中版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How does the man feel about the speech? A．Boring. B．Interesting. C．Inspiring. 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）What is the man’s attitude towards learning Spanish? A．He finds it too difficult. B．He enjoys the challenge. C．He thinks it’s unnecessary. 5．（本题1.5分） What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Languages. B．Countries. C．People. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(3分)What is the main focus of the professor’s research? A．Tourism’s economic impact B．Social media’s effect on dialects C．Rural language preservation 7．What research method does the professor mention? A．Online surveys B．Long-term field recordings C．Lab experiments （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(3分)What can we learn about the woman? A．She lost interest in French. B．She failed her French exam. C．She is unconfident in French. 9．What does the man advise Barbara to do? A．Have a nice break. B．Give up French. C．Meet his friend. （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）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(6分)How did the man feel in the beginning? A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Motivated. 14．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At school. B．In an office. C．At home. 15．What is the man’s initial motivation in language learning? A．To know about different peoples. B．To have more work opportunities. C．To understand movies in other languages. 16．What is the first step in language learning according to the woman? A．Appreciating cultures. B．Gaining interest in languages. C．Understanding the benefits of languages. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(6分)Where does the speaker come from? A．Canada. B．England. C．Thailand. 18．How does the speaker view the English lessons here in schools? A．They are not special. B．They are not enough. C．They are not interesting. 19．In what way are the speaker’s English programs different? A．They are designed in various styles. B．They are broadcast live every day. C．They are based on the computer. 20．What does the speaker expect people to do? A．Attend their English classes. B．Practice their English every day. C．Watch English movies and TV shows. 二、阅读理解 Top AI Tools to Boost Your English Learning Are you looking for smart ways to improve your English with AI? Here are four excellent tools that can help you learn faster and smarter! TalkPal TalkPal is a fantastic AI chat partner that lets you practice English conversations anytime. It replies instantly and corrects your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. You can choose various topics to discuss, making it perfect for enhancing your speaking skills in a fun, low-pressure environment. Grammarly Grammarly is more than a grammar checker — it’s your AI writing assistant. It helps you correct errors, improve word choice, and even check the tone of your essays. Whether you’re working on homework or composing an email, Grammarly makes your writing clearer and more polished. ELSA Speak ELSA uses AI to focus on your pronunciation. It listens as you speak and gives instant feedback on specific sounds, intonation, and fluency. With daily exercises, it helps you sound more like a native speaker, which is great for boosting confidence in speaking tests. Quizlet Quizlet’s AI features help you memorize vocabulary efficiently. It creates personalized flashcards and generates practice tests based on your learning progress. It’s an ideal tool for expanding your word bank and preparing for exams. Try these tools and find your favorite! With AI by your side, mastering English has never been easier. 21．(0分)What is the main purpose of this text? A．To compare different AI technologies. B．To explain how AI can change future education. C．To introduce useful AI tools for English learning. D．To discuss the importance of English in high school. 22．What do TalkPal and ELSA Speak have in common? A．They can perfect the user’s translation. B．They can enlarge the user’s vocabulary. C．They can correct the user’s composition. D．They can improve the user’s spoken English. 23．In which part of a magazine may this text appear? A．Education. B．Business. C．Travelling. D．Fitness. （本题10分）Some polyglots (通晓多种语言的人), who can speak quite a few languages, may seem especially talented. Zhao Yuanren, a Chinese American linguist, could speak seven languages and more than 30 dialects. England’s Queen Elizabeth I could speak about 10 languages. A famous Italian named Giuseppe Mezzofanti was reported to have been able to communicate in 30 to 40 languages. Polyglots are indeed amazing, but American teenager Tim Doner is living proof that anyone can try to be one. As a child, Tim studied French and Latin at school, but he found it difficult to be interested in just words and grammar rules. When he was 13, Tim started listening to Hebrew rap music. One day, he looked up the words in a dictionary and realized he could put them together to make sentences! He started looking for people who spoke Hebrew so he could practise, and then, he decided to sign up for a summer Arabic class. One evening, just for fun, he posted a video of himself speaking Arabic and another of him speaking Hebrew. Hebrew and Arabic speakers wrote nice comments on his videos and gave him advice. Tim loved it. He could actually communicate with people! After that, Tim started looking for new languages to learn, and posting more videos of himself speaking new languages, including Chinese. Tim also began to use many other methods to make learning fun. Tim wishes everyone would learn more than one language and not just as a school subject. “Knowing a language is a lot more than knowing a couple of words out of a dictionary,” Tim says. “Languages are for communicating with people, learning about their culture, and understanding how different people think. ‘Open up your mind to the fact that language represents a cultural worldview,’ says Tim. ‘You can translate words easily, but you can’t quite translate meaning.’ Or, as Nelson Mandela said, ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’” 24．(10分)What helped Tim understand Hebrew at first? A．Watching movies. B．Talking to friends. C．Using a dictionary. D．Taking online courses. 25．How is Tim different from historical polyglots mentioned? A．He uses modern technology to learn. B．He speaks fewer languages than they do. C．He learns languages only at school. D．He doesn’t care about grammar rules. 26．What can be inferred from Mandela’s quote at the end? A．Language affects emotional connection. B．Everyone should learn African languages. C．Speaking well impresses other people. D．Translation is often unnecessary. 27．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To list famous polyglots in history. B．To show how to become a linguist. C．To encourage language learning for communication. D．To compare school language teaching and self-study. （本题10分）When learning a new language, our journey begins with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Yet the deepest experience happens when language is presented through culture. The recent World Chinese Language Conference (世界汉语大会) in Beijing explained this approach clearly. By presenting language education through cultural experiences — whether through tea, calligraphy or opera — Chinese language instructors worldwide are making use of the richness of tradition to build a connection. A central idea stressed at the conference was that Chinese characters provide a basis for understanding the cultural logic that shaped the language. At the conference, participants from different corners of the world shared how cultural interest had inspired their language journeys. Alessandro Tosco, Italian director of the Confucius Institute in Sicily, described how Chinese opera offered him a way to understand not only the language but also its philosophical (哲学的) and emotional meanings. The global spread of Chinese further stresses the link between culture and language. Tea serves as a historical example of this. As it traveled from Yunnan and Sichuan across the ancient Tea Horse Road, so too did Chinese words, philosophies and practices. The Chinese character “cha” developed into “chai” across Central Asia, while the Amoy dialect of Fujian province exported “te” to Europe. A single word thus carries with its centuries of exchange, reflecting both linguistic development and cultural spread. Teaching such word-origin stories not only enriches vocabulary but also develops a sense of historical and global awareness, strengthening the idea that language is closely linked to its cultural basis. Finally, the World Chinese Language Conference showed that cultural experience is not secondary but basic to effective language teaching. Culture turns the study of a language from an educational task into a journey of understanding — a journey that, in the case of Chinese, links learners to centuries of artistic, philosophical and social tradition. 28．(10分)How do we get the deepest language experience? A．By connecting language with culture. B．By teaching Chinese with tea culture. C．By learning grammar and vocabulary. D．By presenting education through culture. 29．How does Alessandro Tosco see culture’s role in language learning? A．It is the only reason for language learning. B．It helps find philosophy in Chinese characters. C．It helps understand language and its deep meanings. D．It is an effective way to memorize Chinese characters. 30．Why does the author mention the word “cha” and “te”? A．To show Chinese words change with places. B．To explain language and culture connect closely. C．To suggest dialects matter more than Mandarin. D．To prove trade routes drive Chinese word spread. 31．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to Learn Chinese Effectively B．Chinese Characters and Culture Meaning C．The World Chinese Language Conference D．Language Learning Links to Cultural Origins （本题10分）A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the most common length? Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all the early modern plays that survived. The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an “index (指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms. Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves. 32．(10分)What happened in English plays around the 1600s? A．Their storylines were about famous writers. B．They were influenced by a poetic writing style. C．They featured different storytelling techniques. D．Their speeches were generally shorter in length. 33．What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Remained unique. B．Took the leading position. C．Disappeared slowly. D．Played an educational role. 34．Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4? A．To challenge traditional writing rules. B．To stand out by applying their unique style. C．To avoid being affected by social values. D．To create realistic and acceptable speeches. 35．Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays? A．It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines. B．It reflected people's preference for serious dialogues. C．It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way. D．It made the characters express their feelings effectively. （本题12.5分）Everyone sends texts. It’s simple — one message goes out, and another comes back. 36(12.5分) They smile, wink (眨眼) and cry. Without much notice, emojis (表情符号) change how messages feel. Researchers often ignore these tiny images. But Eun Huh from the University of Texas at Austin and her team decided to take a closer look. 37 Think about your last text. Did it have an emoji? Most likely it did. Nearly everyone uses them. But emojis aren’t just decorations. They work like tiny signals of emotion and bring life to plain words. 38 The researchers looked at this effect closely. Their analysis showed something surprising. People feel more connected to those who use emojis. It’s not about picking the right emoji. The magic lies in using them at all. Why do emojis work so well? They make conversations feel softer and friendlier. They can help to reduce misunderstandings since tone gets difficult to express over text. They also act like little touches of warmth. 39 Most importantly, they can do what words sometimes can’t: show that you care. 40 This one focused on imagined situations. People weren’t texting real friends during the test. The researchers suggest testing real-time chats next. The experts pointed out that this study included mostly U.S.-based participants. Emoji meanings can shift across cultures. What works in one place might not in another. And there’s one more question waiting. What happens when emojis conflict with words? Like a smiley face paired with sad news. Future studies might explore those mixed signals. A．Somewhere in between, emojis appear. B．That sense of being heard led to stronger friendships. C．Every study has limitations and this one is no exception. D．They called them more responsive and the chats felt warmer. E．A simple heart can completely change the tone of a message. F．They draw attention and show effort, even in rushed conversations. G．Her study examined emojis’ role in improving relationship closeness. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese 41 at my face, but I pushed them 42 . My mom believed I would learn when I was ready. But the 43 never came. On a Chinese New Year’s Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was 44 at him, confused, scratching my head. “Still can’t speak Chinese?” He 45 me, “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown.” “Hey, this is America, not China. I’ll get some right now with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 46 . “Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I 47 the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown. I found the fish 48 surrounded in a sea of customers. “I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fish man. But he 49 my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased with their impatience. With every effort, the breath of the dragons on my back grew stronger — my blood boiling — 50 me to cry out, “Xian Sheng Yu, please.” “Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated. The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned 51 and I ran back home 52 , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket. Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese. I am Chinese. I should feel right at 53 . Instead, I was the joke, a disgrace (丢脸) to the language. Sometimes, I laugh at my fish 54 , but, in the end, the joke is on me. Every laugh is a culture 55 ; every laugh is my heritage fading away. 41．(15分)A．characters B．games C．custom D．language 42．A．ahead B．aside C．around D．along 43．A．study B．success C．attempt D．time 44．A．joke B．aim C．nod D．stare 45．A．cared about B．laughed at C．argued with D．asked after 46．A．permission B．decision C．information D．preparation 47．A．reviewed B．spelled C．repeated D．kept 48．A．stand B．farm C．pond D．market 49．A．forget B．doubted C．ignored D．guessed 50．A．leading B．allowing C．persuading D．forcing 51．A．bright B．pale C．red D．blank 52．A．empty-handed B．open-mouthed C．tongue-tied D．broken-hearted 53．A．service B．home C．risk D．root 54．A．incident B．trade C．challenge D．deed 55．A．thrown B．reflected C．lost D．divided 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。 When I first received the offer to teach Malay at Guangxi Minzu University in Nanning, I had my reservations (顾虑). But 56(15分) (drive) by a passion for knowledge and especially by the desire to promote Malay language and culture internationally, I 57 (go) ahead without overthinking it. The moment I arrived in Nanning, I found myself wondering — Is this really a tier-2 city? If it were in Malaysia, it could easily pass as tier-1 The air was so fresh and the city was lush and green. Nanning is also known 58 the Green City because of the abundance of trees lining its streets. If you ever visit Nanning, don’t forget 59 (check) out Qingxiu Mountain, where the scenery is absolutely breathtaking! During my first month in Nanning, I found it a bit 60 (challenge)to communicate with the locals since I was still new to learning Mandarin. But even so, people were incredibly friendly. I still remember one time 61 I was enjoying my noodles at a Lanzhou noodle restaurant, a local insisted on paying for my meal. While skirting Chaoyang Square, I 62 (approach) by several locals who spoke English. Almost all of them wanted to take 63 (photo) with me, as if I were some kind of celebrity! I’m the teacher! Learning a language makes connections more 64 (meaning). Speaking with locals in a foreign language, or in their own tongue, makes a noticeable difference in 65 warmth of the interaction. Thank you, China. I can’t wait to continue my adventures in this remarkable land! 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）你校英文报社正在举办以“Language Opens Cultural Windows”为题的征文活动。请你结合个人学习经历或所见所闻，写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括： 1.语言学习的重要性； 2.语言学习的建议。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Language Opens Cultural Windows ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $