高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较难版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较难版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 can a lost language be preserved? A．By using digital records. B．By keeping its history. C．By communicating more. 【答案】A 【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. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．How to use the phone. B．How to learn new words. C．How to spend their free time. 【答案】B 【原文】W: I keep a record of new words I come across. Then I make study cards. What about you? M: I have a vocabulary list on my phone. Whenever I meet a new word, I add it to the list. I believe that a good way to learn new words is by memorizing them. 3．（本题1.5分）How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Alice, aren’t you learning French by yourself now? W: Yes, I am. Why do you ask? M: Then I’m sure you want to go to the Language Study Fair to be held next week. W: Yes, how can I miss such an event? 4．（本题1.5分）What language will the man learn this year? A．German. B．Spanish. C．Russian. 【答案】C 【原文】W: I want to learn German this year. Will you still take Spanish? M: No. I will try Russian this time. 5．（本题1.5分）What’s the man’s problem? A．Memorizing new words. B．Choosing right materials. C．Understanding grammar rules. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Mary, how did you build such a large vocabulary? I study word lists every day, but it doesn’t seem to be working. W: You should try a different approach. Change your mindset, learn words in context together with grammar, and read more instead of just focusing on lists. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Who are the speakers? A．Fellow workers. B．Instructor and student. C．Salesman and customer. 7．(1.5分)What is Babbel Live’s advantage over Duolingo? A．It has a better free version. B．It provides more engaging lessons. C．It offers classes taught by real people. 【答案】6．A 7．C 【原文】M: Learning a language takes work. Language learning apps can help motivate you. W: Yeah, here in this program, Anderson and I will introduce you to several apps that help you learn by building a regular habit. M: Very right. Duolingo — The best language learning app for most people. Its generous free version features engaging lessons that cover a variety of topics. W: But no single language learning app is ideal for everyone. Babbel Live — This app puts a textbook-like emphasis on grammar and offers one key feature that Duolingo doesn’t: classes with human instructors. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What language is Priya learning? A．Spanish. B．English. C．German. 9．(1.5分)What does Manu suggest the woman do? A．Teach Priya German at home. B．Help Priya with her school project. C．Watch the program with Priya together. 【答案】8．A 9．C 【原文】W: Do you like this children’s program, Manu? It seems silly to me. I thought Dora the Explorer was for children between two and six years old, but Priya is eight! M: I agree, but it’s still a good tool for her. She’s learning Spanish now, and she really likes the cartoon characters. W: She already knows German from home and English from school. M: Honey, I think learning other languages is always valuable. In fact, you should watch the program with her and start learning some Spanish, too. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A．Disagreeing with others. B．Making fun of others. C．Encouraging others. 11．(1.5分)In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A．Brazil. B．Japan. C．Germany. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Frightened. B．Worried. C．Unbelievable. 【答案】10．B 11．B 12．C 【原文】W: Hey, Tony. Do you often watch videos on Xiaohongshu? M: Sometimes. They often ask people to give the thumbs-up. Speak of this, does the thumbs-up sign mean something positive in your country? W: No. In Thailand, it means you’re making fun of someone. What about in your country, in America? M: In America, it is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? W: Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad. The OK gesture means money in Japan. It looks rude in Brazil and Germany. In France, it means figure “zero”. M: That’s really surprising. Once I read in a newspaper, it means disagreement if you nod your head. When you shake your head, it means agreement with you. W: That’s weird. Have you ever heard that students aren’t allowed to answer questions unless they reach out their forefingers? M: It’s unbelievable. It makes me confused. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues. B．Hostess and guest. C．Friends. 14．(1.5分)What did the speakers disagree on before the conversation? A．Who to invite. B．Who to ask questions. C．Who to lead the discussion. 15．(1.5分)In which country does “shaking your head” directly mean “yes”? A．Japan. B．India. C．Bulgaria. 16．(1.5分)What will the man do next? A．Proceed with his analysis. B．Interview a specialist. C．Answer the woman’s doubts. 【答案】13．A 14．C 15．C 16．B 【原文】W: Tim. We had an argument again about who was going to be the main speaker just before we started the show. M: Yeah, we often fall out over silly things like who’s going to introduce the show or who’s going to choose the questions. Did you know you waved your arms around a lot when arguing? W: Oh, I didn’t notice that. M: Using gestures to express what you’re thinking is commonplace in some countries, but a gesture can mean different things in different countries. For instance, shaking your head mostly means “no”, but in other countries it can mean the opposite. So the question is: In which country does shaking your head mean “yes”? Greece, Japan or Bulgaria? W: Umm … No idea. Maybe Bulgaria? But I do know Indians shake their heads to mean lots of things. That goes completely over my head. M: You’ve hit it this time. We need to be careful to avoid offense when greeting people from other cultures with gestures. Now we’ll invite Erin Meyer to talk about misunderstandings and confusions in multicultural conversations and analyze the reasons. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What does the speaker think of Wordfit? A．It is cheap. B．It is outdated. C．It is user-friendly. 18．(1.5分)What does the speaker like best about Wordfit? A．Its communication function. B．Its design. C．Its fun activities. 19．(1.5分)Why is the speaker unhappy with the listening part? A．The speakers talk too fast. B．The sound is not clear enough. C．There are too many listening exercises. 20．(1.5分)Which practice is missing on Wordfit? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Listening. 【答案】17．C 18．A 19．B 20．A 【原文】   W: Hello, everyone. Today I’m going to talk about an app. So many language learning apps have been created that at times. It’s hard to know which to choose. Wordfit is one of the most popular apps, but is it as fantastic as they say? I like the design. It looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quizzes and games. I particularly like the fact that it lets you chat with other language learners. It’s a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things. Some listening practice is provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn’t hear it very well. The problem was the sound quality. It’s very poor. I think it was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you’re in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think Wordfit is pretty good. At least it is not boring. I would definitely recommend it. However, if you need to practice listening and pronunciation, it’s probably not the best app for you. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to interact in two distinct languages they wish to share and sharpen their skills on a weekly basis. Students document short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each. Things to note: ● The sign-up and registration process is as follows: Students register by stating the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning. Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified. Proficiency levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests. Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme. ● Requirements for completion: One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term 18 weekly one-hour pair meetings Progress reports for all pair meetings on a weekly basis A minimum of three pair-teacher meetings Reminders: Signing up for the programme is no guarantee of the subsequent enrolment or a secured place. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. The pairing process involves a range of variables; consequently, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and proceed to the program participation. 21．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of this program? A．Provide students with credits. B．Enhance students’ language skills. C．Help students learn to work in pairs. D．Record entries about topics discussed. 22．(2.5分)As for the program, students need to ________ A．specify their preferred target languages. B．communicate solely in a shared language. C．ensure attendance at the concluding session. D．ensure submission of a weekly research paper. 23．(2.5分)The Reminder part is intended to make students ________ A．relaxed about the apparent process. B．aware of the uncertainty of registration. C．aware of what factors affect the pairing. D．motivated to sign up early to be matched. 【答案】21．B 22．A 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了语言交流项目（Language Exchange Programme）的相关信息，包括项目内容、报名注册流程、完成要求以及相关提醒事项 【详解】21．推理判断题。根据第一段“The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to interact in two distinct languages they wish to share and sharpen their skills on a weekly basis.(语言交流项目允许学生两两结对，以他们希望分享并提升技能的两门不同语言每周进行互动交流。)”可知，这个项目的主要目的是提高学生的语言能力。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据● The sign-up and registration process is as follows:部分“Students register by stating the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning.(学生注册时需说明自己能够分享的语言以及希望学习的语言。)”可知，学生们需要明确他们所希望学习的目标语言。故选A。 23．推理判断题。根据Reminders:部分“Signing up for the programme is no guarantee of the subsequent enrolment or a secured place.(报名参加该项目并不保证后续能够成功注册或获得名额。)”和“The pairing process involves a range of variables; consequently, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and proceed to the program participation.(结对过程涉及多种变量，因此，并非所有报名的学生都能成功配对并参与项目。)”可知，“提醒”部分旨在让学生认识到注册过程的不确定性。故选B。 （本题10分）Elizabeth Keyton, originally from Georgia, the USA, married Arjun, a Malayali. She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond. In the process, she created a web page called “Elikutty” through which she now teaches Malayalam to thousands of people. “I always loved hearing people speak different languages, but when my mother from Serbia spoke Serbian at home, my father showed no interest in learning it, leaving frequent misunderstanding and communicating problems. That’s when I decided that if I met someone from a different culture, I would try to learn his language, which would be good for us and our family,” says Elizabeth. “So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam. However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual language learners like me,” says the 35-year-old. “Later, I struggled to find a teacher suited to my needs and some grammar resources online.” As an English teacher, Elizabeth used her teaching skills to learn Malayalam. She wrote notes and made doodles (涂鸦) to learn the letters. “For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made a web page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings,” she says. Starting out with 1,000 followers in 2018, her web page has over 70,000 followers today. She is pleased to make learning Malayalam fun and easy. “I have seen what happens when languages are ignored in my own house. My brother doesn’t know Serbian, which means his family won’t. It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages. They are the true way to a person’s heart,” says Elizabeth. 24．(2.5分)Why did Elizabeth decide to learn Malayalam? A．To build a foundation for her career. B．To improve her relationship with Arjun. C．To better communicate with her mother. D．To satisfy her interest in foreign languages. 25．(2.5分)What difficulty did Elizabeth meet during her learning? A．Disapproval from her husband. B．Failure to find a native partner. C．Lack of suitable learning resources. D．Inability to find a professional teacher. 26．(2.5分)What was Elizabeth’s web page used to do at first? A．Assist her in self-study. B．Collect learning tips. C．Share her life in Malaya. D．Teach foreigners Malayalam. 27．(2.5分)What is Elizabeth’s opinion on language learning? A．Using social media as the primary tool. B．Respecting our inner thinking at all times. C．Always putting the family’s common language first. D．Treating universal languages and native languages equally. 【答案】24．B 25．C 26．A 27．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了来自美国的Elizabeth Keyton为加强与丈夫的家庭纽带而学习马拉雅拉姆语，并创建网页分享学习笔记，最终帮助数千人学习该语言的经历。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond. (她想学习他的母语以加强他们的家庭纽带。)”以及第三段第一句“So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam. (因此，我和Arjun的关系开始步入正式阶段，但我们之间存在沟通障碍，于是我决定学习马拉雅拉姆语。)”可知，Elizabeth学习马拉雅拉姆语的直接目的是改善与丈夫Arjun的关系。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三、四句““However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual language learners like me,” says the 35-year-old. (这位35岁的女士说，“然而，我发现没有足够的学习资源。大多数现有书籍要么过时，要么是给儿童编写的。少量材料对于像我这样的非正式语言学习者来说往往太难了。”)”可知，Elizabeth在学习过程中遇到的困难是缺乏适合的学习资源。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段第三句““For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made a web page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings,” she says. (她说，“对我来说，最好的学习方式是向他人解释，所以我在2018年创建了一个网页来分享我的笔记和小绘画。”)”可知，Elizabeth最初创建网页是为了通过分享笔记来辅助自己的学习，并非为了收集学习技巧、分享生活或专门教外国人马拉雅拉姆语。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句“It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages. They are the true way to a person’s heart,” says Elizabeth. (Elizabeth说，“了解英语很重要，因为它是一门全球性语言，在你出国时有所帮助，但母语也应得到同样的尊重。它们是通往一个人内心的真正途径。”)”可知，Elizabeth认为全球性语言（如英语）和母语都应受到同等重视。 （本题10分）Language lets us share our feelings, make connections, and even hand down family traditions from generation to generation. But what about family members who don’t speak the same language? A “mother language” is defined as the first language that a child learns at home. So you’d think that means your mother language is your strongest, most comfortable language, right? Wrong. While you might think learning a language is like riding a bicycle, something you never forget how to do, it’s easy to lose language fluency without practice. Studies show that people who learn a heritage language (that is, one connected to their family history, whether they grew up speaking it or not) experience improved self-esteem (自尊) and safety in their identities (身份). Researchers also mention that reconnecting with and understanding the family history and community is the driving force behind heritage language learning. Relearning a mother language or trying out a heritage language as a beginner might feel overwhelming at first, but the results can be incredibly rewarding. Jenny Liao’s article, Forgetting My First Language, details how her Cantonese slowly became rusty (荒疏的) after years of living away from home. Eventually, weekly phone calls with her parents only became possible through translation apps. Resolving to close these gaps, Liao threw herself into practicing Cantonese. She forced herself into uncomfortable Cantonese conversations whenever possible in stores and restaurants. Before long, she found she could have deeper conversations with her parents. Their relationship grew closer, even though her Cantonese only improved moderately. It’s a demonstration of the impressive power of language to bring families together. Learning or relearning a heritage language can sound pretty intimidating at first. But the hard work invested proves to be rewarding and worthwhile. What could be a stronger personal connection than the connection with family heritage? 28．(2.5分)What is the author’s attitude to the thought “mother language is the strongest”? A．Uncaring. B．Supportive. C．Concerned. D．Opposite. 29．(2.5分)What is the advantage of learning a heritage language according to studies? A．Improved job skills. B．Heightened sense of belonging. C．Sharpened communication skills. D．Broadened understanding of different opinions. 30．(2.5分)How is paragraph 4 developed? A．By analyzing the cause. B．By explaining the data. C．By making a comparison. D．By offering an example. 31．(2.5分)Which can replace the underlined word “intimidating” in the last paragraph? A．Amazing. B．Confusing. C．Frightening. D．Relaxing. 【答案】28．D 29．B 30．D 31．C 【导语】文章围绕传承母语展开，指出缺少练习会遗忘母语，学习家族传承语言能增强身份认同感，并通过廖珍妮的实例证明语言能拉近家人距离。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第二段“So you’d think that means your mother language is your strongest, most comfortable language, right? Wrong. While you might think learning a language is like riding a bicycle, something you never forget how to do, it’s easy to lose language fluency without practice.(所以你会认为这意味着你的母语是你最强、最得心应手的语言，对吗？错。虽然你可能认为学习一门语言就像骑自行车，是你永远不会忘记怎么做的事情，但如果不练习，很容易就会失去语言流利度)”可知，作者认为母语不一定是最强的语言，对“母语是最强的”这一想法持反对态度。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段“Studies show that people who learn a heritage language (that is, one connected to their family history, whether they grew up speaking it or not) experience improved self-esteem (自尊) and safety in their identities (身份).(研究表明，学习传承语言（即与他们家族历史相关的语言，无论他们是否在成长过程中说这种语言）的人会体验到自尊的提升以及身份认同的安全感)”可知，学习传承语言能增强归属感。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段“Jenny Liao’s article, Forgetting My First Language, details how her Cantonese slowly became rusty (荒疏的) after years of living away from home. Eventually, weekly phone calls with her parents only became possible through translation apps. Resolving to close these gaps, Liao threw herself into practicing Cantonese. She forced herself into uncomfortable Cantonese conversations whenever possible in stores and restaurants. Before long, she found she could have deeper conversations with her parents. Their relationship grew closer, even though her Cantonese only improved moderately.(廖珍妮的文章《遗忘母语》详细讲述了多年旅居他乡后，自己的粤语渐渐变得生疏。到最后，她每周和父母通电话都只能依靠翻译软件沟通。 为弥合这份语言隔阂，廖珍妮全身心投入粤语练习。只要有机会，她就逼着自己在商店、餐馆里用粤语交流，哪怕过程十分局促。没过多久，她发现自己能和父母进行更深入的交谈了。尽管她的粤语只取得了小幅进步，母女 / 父女间的关系却愈发亲密)”可知，本段通过讲述廖珍妮重新学习粤语的例子，来阐述学习传承语言能带来积极效果，所以是通过举例展开的。 31．词句猜测题。结合最后一段“Learning or relearning a heritage language can sound pretty intimidating at first. But the hard work invested proves to be rewarding and worthwhile.(一开始，学习或重新学习一门传承语言听起来可能相当intimidating。但投入的努力被证明是有回报且值得的)”可知，“But”表转折，后半句说努力有回报，前半句应是说学习传承语言一开始看似困难、令人害怕，“Frightening（令人害怕的）”意思最贴近。 （本题10分）Wittgenstein claimed in his book Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” British philosopher Russell even argued that without language, intelligent thinking was never possible. It’s widely believed that language is what makes humans different from other animals, and that thinking cannot happen without it. However, a recent study in Nature challenges this idea, showing that language and thought are different entities (实体) that work in separate brain areas. The first part of the study focused on patients with global aphasia (失语症), who lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left side of their brains. Surprisingly, researchers found they could still finish complex tasks. “If given non-verbal instructions, they can work out puzzles or pass reasoning tests,” explained Fedorenko from MIT, a co-author of the study. In the second part, the team used brain-imaging tools to observe healthy volunteers. When the volunteers performed non-verbal tasks like solving math problems, the language regions of their brains were largely inactive. This provides clear evidence suggesting that we need language to express our thoughts, but we can still think without words. So why did humans develop language if it’s not so necessary for thinking? According to Fedorenko, language mainly acts as a powerful communication tool for information exchange. “Most of what we learn about the world comes from language, not direct experience with the world,” she noted. Being able to share complex information through language gave humans a great evolutionary (进化的) advantage. Although language doesn’t necessarily generate thoughts, past research shows that it does shape how we think. For example, speakers of some languages might describe an accidental breakage as “He broke the vase,” placing emphasis on the person who caused it, while speakers of other languages might say “The vase was broken,” shifting attention toward the event itself. Undoubtedly, how we speak still heavily influences our thinking patterns. 32．(2.5分)Why were Wittgenstein and Russell mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To advertise their books. B．To introduce a common belief. C．To challenge a new study. D．To advocate philosophy learning. 33．(2.5分)What can patients with global aphasia still do? A．Learn foreign languages. B．Understand spoken instructions. C．Speak their mother tongues. D．Solve puzzles with non-verbal cues. 34．(2.5分)What is the primary function of language according to Fedorenko? A．Exchanging ideas among humans. B．Deciding humans’ evolutionary direction. C．Allowing humans to generate thoughts. D．Replacing direct experience with the world. 35．(2.5分)How does language influence thinking according to the example in the last paragraph? A．It aids reflection. B．It deepens thinking. C．It switches focus. D．It fuels imagination. 【答案】32．B 33．D 34．A 35．C 【导语】本文主要介绍人们普遍认为语言是思维的基础，而一项新研究推翻了这一观点，证实语言与思维相互独立，并阐述了语言的核心功能以及语言对人类思维方式的塑造作用。 【详解】32．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It’s widely believed that language is what makes humans different from other animals, and that thinking cannot happen without it.(人们普遍认为，语言是人类区别于其他动物的特征，且思维离不开语言。)”可知，文章开篇引用维特根斯坦和罗素的观点，是为了引出这一长期以来被广泛接受的普遍认知（common belief），为后文介绍新研究的挑战做铺垫。 33．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If given non-verbal instructions, they can work out puzzles or pass reasoning tests(如果给到非语言指令，他们依然可以解开谜题、通过推理测试)”可知，完全性失语症患者依旧可以凭借非语言提示解谜。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“According to Fedorenko, language mainly acts as a powerful communication tool for information exchange.(据Fedorenko称，语言主要作为一种强大的交流工具，用于信息交换。)”可知，Fedorenko认为语言的主要功能是帮助人类交流想法、交换信息。 35．推理判断题。推根据最后一段中的“For example, speakers of some languages might describe an accidental breakage as “He broke the vase,” placing emphasis on the person who caused it, while speakers of other languages might say “The vase was broken,” shifting attention toward the event itself.(例如，说某些语言的人可能会把意外打碎描述为“他打碎了花瓶”，强调肇事者；而说另一些语言的人可能会说“花瓶碎了”，将注意力转移到事件本身。)”可知，语言会改变人们思考的关注点。 （本题12.5分）Vocabulary opens up doors to new worlds and makes learning a language fun and satisfying. 36(2.5分) . You have to put in some effort and there’s neither a magic trick nor a secret to do it. Here we put together the following points. 37(2.5分) When you’re studying abroad, you will learn the language much faster by using it every day. But you don’t have to go abroad — you can create an inspiring and study-friendly environment wherever you are: Buy magazines or books in the new language, and watch movies. Put the words in context A good idea to learn more words faster is to put them in context. 38(2.5分) . That way, you know how the word is used in real life. Depending on how you learn, you can also make drawings or find images that will put the words into their natural habitat. Learn from real-life situations Movies, TV shows, or songs are not only a great source for the most common words, they can also help you memorize the vocabulary because they always come with a scene, a person, or a real-life event. 39(2.5分) . Then you can write them down, look them up and start reviewing them in the same scene. Take it to the next level If you want to take language learning to the next level, leave enough space for mind maps with related words, synonyms (同义词) or antonyms (反义词) . If you want to get the most out of your learning process, try not to translate the word into your native language. 40(2.5分) . A．Set up an environment for learning B．Contact friends who teach the language C．But building up your vocabulary is not easy D．It is rewarding to pick up plenty of new words E．Put new words in sentences rather than listing them F．It would be best to explain it in your target language G．The key is to first guess what new words mean from the scene 【答案】36．C 37．A 38．E 39．G 40．F 【导语】文章围绕如何高效积累外语词汇展开，介绍了营造学习环境、结合语境记单词、借助影视歌曲、使用思维导图等实用方法。 【详解】36．由上文“Vocabulary opens up doors to new worlds and makes learning a language fun and satisfying.(词汇能为你打开新世界的大门，让语言学习变得有趣又有成就感)”以及下文“You have to put in some effort and there’s neither a magic trick nor a secret to do it.(你必须付出努力，不存在什么神奇诀窍或捷径)”可知，前后存在转折关系，空处应承接上文词汇学习的优点，引出下文记单词需要付出努力的内容，C选项“But building up your vocabulary is not easy(但是积累词汇并不容易)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“building up your vocabulary”与上文“Vocabulary”相呼应，“not easy”与下文“put in some effort”相呼应。 37．由下文“But you don’t have to go abroad — you can create an inspiring and study-friendly environment wherever you are: Buy magazines or books in the new language, and watch movies.(但你不必出国——无论身处何地，你都能打造一个能激发学习兴趣、适宜学习的环境：购买该外语的书刊，观看外语影片)”可知，本段核心主题是搭建语言学习环境，A选项“Set up an environment for learning(打造学习环境)”能概括本段内容，作为小标题总领整段，符合题意，该选项中的“environment”与下文“study-friendly environment”相呼应。 38．根据小标题“Put the words in context(结合语境记单词)”以及下文“That way, you know how the word is used in real life.(这样你就能明白单词在现实场景中的用法)”可知，空格处要说明结合语境记单词的具体做法，E选项“Put new words in sentences rather than listing them(把生词放进句子里记忆，而非单纯罗列单词)”贴合语境记词的核心，符合题意，该选项中的“in sentences”呼应小标题“in context”，下文“That way”指代选项中“Put new words in sentences”，前后逻辑呼应。 39．由上文“Movies, TV shows, or songs are not only a great source for the most common words, they can also help you memorize the vocabulary because they always come with a scene, a person, or a real-life event.(电影、电视剧或歌曲不仅是高频常用词汇的优质来源，还能帮助你记忆单词，因为这些素材总会搭配相应的场景、人物或是真实生活情节)”以及下文“Then you can write them down, look them up and start reviewing them in the same scene.(随后你可以记下生词、查阅释义并结合对应场景复习)”可知，空格处说明借助场景猜生词的步骤，G选项“The key is to first guess what new words mean from the scene(关键是先结合场景猜测生词含义)”能衔接上下文，符合题意，该选项中的“scene”与上文“a scene”、下文“in the same scene”原词呼应，“first”和下文“Then”形成步骤呼应。 40．由上文“If you want to get the most out of your learning process, try not to translate the word into your native language.(想要最大化学习效果，尽量不要把单词翻译成母语)”可知，空处应给出替代母语翻译的正确做法，F选项“It would be best to explain it in your target language(最好用目标语言解释词义)”能承接上文，符合题意，该选项中的“target language”与上文“native language”形成对比呼应。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Studying in Ireland last year, my Chinese name “Qiuyu” brought me confusion and a chance to connect. English and Chinese pronunciation differ a lot, so classmates and professors always 41 to say it right. Once in a class, a professor tried to call my name but messed it up. Feeling embarrassed, yet I didn’t 42 him — worried interrupting might ruin the lecture’s smooth flow. Later, I got used to others’ mispronunciations 43 and stopped explaining my name. But one evening, I 44 I was losing a key part of myself — my cultural 45 . In a class name-discussion, I spoke up: “Qiu” stands 46 autumn, a season of harvest; “Yu” means gentle rain watering the earth. Classmates listened with 47 , eyes lighting up with interest. Afterward, three classmates came up and asked to learn writing their names in Chinese. I was 48 to help, drawing 49 on paper and interpreting their meanings. This moment made me see embracing cultural roots not only 50 my heritage but also 51 cultures. Now, whenever someone asks about my name, I actively share its beauty. Once an 52 , it’s now a precious tool to share Chinese culture. I truly learned identity is a treasure to cherish. This experience made me 53 cultural exchange starts with small things, and I will be more 54 to spread Chinese culture. Wherever I go, I’ll always 55 my identity and be proud to let others experience Chinese richness through me. 41．(1分)A．struggled B．persuaded C．tended D．managed 42．(1分)A．improve B．correct C．blame D．annoy 43．(1分)A．routinely B．gradually C．constantly D．automatically 44．(1分)A．denied B．forgot C．ignored D．realized 45．(1分)A．habit B．hobby C．identity D．language 46．(1分)A．up B．by C．for D．out 47．(1分)A．fear B．anger C．boredom D．curiosity 48．(1分)A．anxious B．delighted C．unwilling D．exhausted 49．(1分)A．letters B．pictures C．symbols D．characters 50．(1分)A．adapts B．breaks C．preserves D．abandons 51．(1分)A．shares B．bridges C．opposes D．integrates 52．(1分)A．embarrassment B．annoyance C．obstacle D．burden 53．(1分)A．doubt B．regret C．understand D．deny 54．(1分)A．shy B．tired C．afraid D．devoted 55．(1分)A．hide B．reject C．embrace D．change 【答案】 41．A 42．B 43．B 44．D 45．C 46．C 47．D 48．B 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．C 【导语】文章讲述了作者起初因自己的中文名字“Qiuyu”被外国师生频繁读错而感到尴尬，一度回避解释自己的名字，后来意识到这是在丢失自身的文化身份，于是主动向同学分享名字背后的中文文化内涵，意外收获了大家的兴趣，最终领悟到拥抱自身文化根脉不仅能守护自己的文化传承，还能搭建起不同文化间的交流桥梁。 【详解】41．考查动词。句意：英语和中文发音差异很大，所以同学和教授们总是很费劲才能把它读对。A. struggled费力、艰难尝试；B. persuaded说服；C. tended倾向于；D. managed成功做到。根据上文“Studying in Ireland last year”和“English and Chinese pronunciation differ a lot”可知，读准中文名字对外国人来说很有难度。 42．考查动词。句意：我感到很尴尬，但没有纠正他——担心打断会破坏讲座的流畅节奏。A. improve提升；B. correct纠正；C. blame指责；D. annoy惹恼。根据下文“worried interrupting might ruin the lecture’s smooth flow”可知，作者当时没有打断教授的讲课去修正名字的读音。 43．考查副词。句意：后来，我逐渐习惯了别人的错误发音，也不再解释我的名字。A. routinely例行地；B. gradually逐渐地；C. constantly持续不断地；D. automatically自动地。根据上文“I got used to others’ mispronunciations”可知，习惯是一个慢慢形成的过程。 44．考查动词。句意：但有一天晚上，我意识到自己正在丢失很重要的一部分自我——我的文化身份。A. denied否认；B. forgot忘记；C. ignored忽视；D. realized意识到。根据下文“I was losing a key part of myself ”可知，下文是作者醒悟后产生的新认知，对应“意识到”。 45．考查名词。句意同上。A. habit习惯；B. hobby爱好；C. identity身份；D. language语言。根据下文“identity is a treasure to cherish”可知，此处是信息词identity的词汇复现。 46．考查动词短语。句意：一次课堂上大家讨论名字的含义，我主动开口分享：“秋”代表秋天，是收获的季节；“雨”指温润的雨水，滋养大地。A. stand up起立；B. stand by支持；C. stand for代表；D. stand out突出。根据下文““Yu” means gentle rain watering the earth.”可知，此处表示“秋”代表的含义。 47．考查名词。句意：同学们带着好奇心倾听，眼睛里闪着感兴趣的光芒。A. fear恐惧；B. anger愤怒；C. boredom无聊；D. curiosity好奇心。根据下文“eyes lighting up with interest”可知，大家是带着好奇在听分享。 48．考查形容词。句意：我十分乐意帮忙，在纸上写下汉字，为他们讲解其中的寓意。A. anxious焦虑的；B. delighted开心的；C. unwilling不情愿的；D. exhausted疲惫的。根据下文“drawing ________ on paper and interpreting their meanings.”可知，作者主动在纸上书写汉字、解释含义，因此作者是乐于帮忙的。 49．考查名词。句意同上。A. letters字母；B. pictures图片；C. symbols符号；D. characters汉字。根据上文“three classmates came up and asked to learn writing their names in Chinese”可知，上文提到同学想学习用中文写自己的名字，对应书写汉字的动作。 50．考查动词。句意：那一刻我明白，接纳自身文化根基，不仅能守护自己的文化传承，还能搭建起不同文化之间沟通的桥梁。A. adapt适应；B. breaks打破；C. preserves守护、保留；D. abandons抛弃。根据下文“I truly learned identity is a treasure to cherish.”可知，珍视自身文化的行为是对文化遗产的保护。 51．考查动词。句意同上。A. shares分享；B. bridges搭建桥梁；C. opposes反对；D. integrates整合。根据上文“Classmates listened with ________ , eyes lighting up with interest. Afterward, three classmates came up and asked to learn writing their names in Chinese. ”可知，接纳自身文化根基能搭建起不同文化之间沟通的桥梁。 52．考查名词。句意：曾经是一件让人尴尬的事，现在成了分享中国文化的珍贵载体。A. embarrassment尴尬；B. annoyance恼怒；C. obstacle障碍；D. burden负担。根据上文“Feeling embarrassed,”可知，上文提到作者因名字被读错而感到尴尬，对应此处的过往状态。 53．考查动词。句意：这段经历让我明白，文化交流始于细微小事，今后我也会更全身心地投入去传播中国文化。A. doubt怀疑；B. regret后悔；C. understand明白、领悟；D. deny否认。根据下文“cultural exchange starts with small things”可知，下文是作者经历事件后获得的新感悟。 54．考查形容词。句意同上。A. shy害羞的；B. tired疲惫的；C. afraid害怕的；D. devoted投入的、热忱的。结合下文“to spread Chinese culture”可知，此处表达作者愿意全力投入文化传播的状态。be devoted to doing sth.意为“致力于做某事”。 55．考查动词。句意：无论我走到哪里，我都会始终拥抱我的身份，自豪地让别人通过我感受到中国文化的丰富内涵。A. hide隐藏；B. reject拒绝；C. embrace拥抱、接纳；D. change改变。根据上文“identity is a treasure to cherish”和全文主旨可知，作者会“拥抱/珍视”自己的身份。 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。 Classical Works Stay Popular In Modern Days Retold for centuries, 56(1.5分) story of Prometheus (普罗米修斯) has changed from a story of power struggle into a symbol of revolution and spreading new ideas. In some understandings, Prometheus, 57(1.5分) took fire away from the gods, clearly shows the deep conflicts between new 58(1.5分) (arrive) and local people. Later, writers like Percy Shelley (1792-1822) rewrote him as a 59(1.5分) (fear) hero who went against rulers. This figure touched Chinese thinkers in the early 1900s. They used Prometheus to stand for brave revolutionaries 60(1.5分) (bring) Marxism into China. “Prometheus remains 61(1.5分) (wide) known because generation after generation has continued to tell his story. People have interpreted 62(1.5分) shared it in different ways.” says Huang Yue, a professor of comparative mythology at Beijing University. Traditionally 63(1.5分) (define) as the study, translation and interpretation of ancient Greek and Roman texts, classical studies 64(1.5分) (become) active again in recent years, especially after the World Conference of Classics held in Beijing in 2024. The event brought together more than 400 scholars from over 30 countries and regions 65(1.5分) (discuss) the contemporary relevance and global significance of classical studies. 【答案】 56．the 57．who 58．arrivals 59．fearless 60．bringing 61．widely 62．and 63．defined 64．have become 65．to discuss 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了普罗米修斯的故事历经不断重新解读。正如黄悦所说，经典作品持续吸引人。近些年古典研究再度兴起，各国学者汇聚探讨其当代价值。 【详解】56．考查冠词。句意：普罗米修斯的故事历经数个世纪的重述，已从一场权力斗争演变为革命与新思想传播的象征。此处特指“普罗米修斯的故事”，后有of Prometheus作限定修饰，表特指用定冠词the。 57．考查定语从句。句意：在某些解读中，普罗米修斯夺走神火的行为，清晰地展现了外来者与本地居民之间的深刻矛盾。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是 Prometheus，从句中缺少主语，非限制性定语从句指人作主语用关系代词who，不可用that。 58．考查名词。句意：在某些解读中，普罗米修斯夺走神火的行为，清晰地展现了外来者与本地居民之间的深刻矛盾。形容词 new后接名词，与后文local people对应，表“新来者”；arrive的名词形式为 arrival，此处表一类人，用复数arrivals。 59．考查形容词。句意：后来，珀西·雪莱（1792–1822）等作家将他重新塑造为一位反抗统治者的无畏英雄。修饰名词hero需用形容词；结合后文“反抗统治者”的语境，此处表示 “无畏的英雄”，将名词fear变为形容词 fearless（无畏的）。 60．考查非谓语动词。句意：他们用普罗米修斯来代表把马克思主义带到中国的勇敢的革命者。句中已有谓语stand for，此处作后置定语修饰revolutionaries；革命者与 “传播马克思主义”是主动关系，用现在分词bringing。 61．考查副词。句意：普罗米修斯之所以至今仍广为人知，是因为代代相传不断讲述他的故事。修饰形容词known需用副词；wide 的副词形式为widely，widely known表示“广为人知的”。 62．考查连词。句意：北京大学比较神话学教授黄悦表示：“人们以各式各样的方式解读并传播这个故事。”分析句子可知，interpreted（解读）与 shared（传播）是两个并列的谓语动词，动作顺承，用并列连词and连接。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：传统上，古典研究被定义为对古希腊和罗马文献的研究、翻译与阐释。近年来，尤其是2024年在北京举行的“世界古典学大会”之后，古典研究再度活跃起来。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作状语，句子主语 classical studies，与define（定义）是被动关系，即“被定义为”，用过去分词作状语，构成defined as...结构。 64．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：传统上，古典研究被定义为对古希腊和罗马文献的研究、翻译与阐释。近年来，尤其是2024年在北京举行的“世界古典学大会”之后，古典研究再度活跃起来。时间标志in recent years（近年来）是现在完成时的典型标志；主语classical studies为复数，所以为have become的填入。 65．考查动词不定式。句意：此次活动汇集了来自30多个国家和地区的400多位学者，讨论古典研究的当代相关性和全球意义。根据句意可知，学者齐聚一堂的目的是“讨论古典研究的当代价值”，表目的用不定式to discuss作目的状语。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是高二学生李华，你最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件求助，内容包括： 1. 简述你在听说方面遇到的困难； 2. 恳请她给予建议或指导，并表达感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Emma, I am Li Hua, a student from your Grade 2 class. I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. Additionally, I often hesitate to speak up due to a fear of making grammar mistakes or having a strong accent. Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles? Your guidance would mean a lot to me. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以高二学生李华的身份，给外教Emma写一封邮件，说明自己在英语听说方面遇到的困难并请求建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累   困扰：bother→trouble/disturb   沮丧的：frustrated→upset/discouraged   克服：overcome→get over/conquer 寻求：seek→pursue 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles?   拓展句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions that can help me overcome these obstacles?   【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)   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。 As a child with a deep love for reading, I was on the hunt for another book in my family’s apartment in Xiamen, China. One particularly beautiful cover caught my eye, on which the golden Chinese characters read Pride and Prejudice. As I read, I felt transported to another world. I had never felt so close to the characters in a book. That was me, a bookworm, before we moved to the United States. I had been outgoing in China, but I felt lonely here. When the teachers spoke to me, their efforts to help me understand through body language embarrassed me. What embarrassed me more was my accent, so I seldom talked with the kids in my class. I began to dislike school. And though I had always loved books, I hated reading in English. My 5th grade English teacher, Ms. Thomas, gave me books she thought were well-suited for an English Language Learner. However, they were picture books with basically no plot, which bored me to death. One afternoon, Ms. Thomas asked for another short meeting to discuss my reading progress. “Chelsea, I know you love to read, so you must have found those childish books I had given you very boring,” Ms. Thomas said. I nodded in reply. “I think it’s time for you to start reading more complicated books. I picked out some classics for you. Would you like to see if you are interested in any of them?” she asked pleasantly. As I turned the pages, I found these thick novels filled with words that I didn’t recognize. I was about to tell Ms. Thomas that I didn’t like any of them when a copy of Pride and Prejudice caught my eye, just as it had in China. I immediately pulled it out and scanned through it. “Chelsea, are you sure you would like to read it?” Ms. Thomas asked. “It might be too challenging for your reading level!” “I am willing to challenge myself,” I replied. “I will try to read it, even if I need to use the dictionary to understand it.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I read the book in English slowly, determined to finish it. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I used my newfound confidence to make friends in school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】    I read the book in English slowly, determined to finish it. Every unknown word forced me to pause and look it up in the dictionary. I marked difficult sentences and took reading notes every day after class. Ms. Thomas often checked my notes and patiently explained complex grammar and literary expressions to me. Bit by bit, I could follow the plot smoothly and felt the same touching feelings I had when reading the Chinese version. When I finally closed the book, a strong sense of achievement washed over me. My fear of English faded away completely. I used my newfound confidence to make friends in school. I shared my love for Pride and Prejudice with my classmates during break time. Many peers were curious about the story and chatted with me actively. I no longer felt ashamed of my accent and talked bravely with others. Reading this classic broke my language barrier and helped me step out of loneliness. I realized that reading is not only a bridge to foreign culture but also a powerful source of courage to face difficulties and connect with people around me. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在中国时十分热爱阅读《傲慢与偏见》，搬家到美国后因口音、语言障碍变得自卑孤僻，抵触英语阅读；英语老师Thomas女士察觉她的困境，不再给她浅显图画书，拿出经典英文小说，作者一眼选中英文版《傲慢与偏见》，决心克服语言难关读完这本书。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写作者边查字典边坚持阅读，老师耐心辅导答疑，她慢慢读懂故事，读完后收获满满的成就感，不再畏惧英语。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写作者主动和同学分享这本书，大胆开口交流，摆脱孤独，领悟阅读既能跨越语言隔阂，也能给予与人交往的勇气。 2. 续写线索：逐词查字典阅读 —— 坚持做阅读笔记 —— 老师耐心辅导 —— 读懂故事、收获成就感 —— 不再畏惧英语 —— 主动和同学分享书籍 —— 大胆开口交流、交到朋友 —— 感悟阅读的力量 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/illustrate ②逐渐消失：fade away/die away 情绪类 ①害怕：fear/scare ②羞愧的：ashamed/embarrassed 【点睛】[高分句型 1] Bit by bit, I could follow the plot smoothly and felt the same touching feelings I had when reading the Chinese version.（运用了状语从句的省略） [高分句型 2] I realized that reading is not only a bridge to foreign culture but also a powerful source of courage to face difficulties and connect with people around me.（运用了that 引导宾语从句，not only...but also... 并列结构） 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 2 Exploring English（较难版01）（原卷版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How can a lost language be preserved? A．By using digital records. B．By keeping its history. C．By communicating more. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．How to use the phone. B．How to learn new words. C．How to spend their free time. 3．（本题1.5分）How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 4．（本题1.5分）What language will the man learn this year? A．German. B．Spanish. C．Russian. 5．（本题1.5分）What’s the man’s problem? A．Memorizing new words. B．Choosing right materials. C．Understanding grammar rules. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Who are the speakers? A．Fellow workers. B．Instructor and student. C．Salesman and customer. 7．(1.5分)What is Babbel Live’s advantage over Duolingo? A．It has a better free version. B．It provides more engaging lessons. C．It offers classes taught by real people. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What language is Priya learning? A．Spanish. B．English. C．German. 9．(1.5分)What does Manu suggest the woman do? A．Teach Priya German at home. B．Help Priya with her school project. C．Watch the program with Priya together. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A．Disagreeing with others. B．Making fun of others. C．Encouraging others. 11．(1.5分)In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A．Brazil. B．Japan. C．Germany. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Frightened. B．Worried. C．Unbelievable. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues. B．Hostess and guest. C．Friends. 14．(1.5分)What did the speakers disagree on before the conversation? A．Who to invite. B．Who to ask questions. C．Who to lead the discussion. 15．(1.5分)In which country does “shaking your head” directly mean “yes”? A．Japan. B．India. C．Bulgaria. 16．(1.5分)What will the man do next? A．Proceed with his analysis. B．Interview a specialist. C．Answer the woman’s doubts. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What does the speaker think of Wordfit? A．It is cheap. B．It is outdated. C．It is user-friendly. 18．(1.5分)What does the speaker like best about Wordfit? A．Its communication function. B．Its design. C．Its fun activities. 19．(1.5分)Why is the speaker unhappy with the listening part? A．The speakers talk too fast. B．The sound is not clear enough. C．There are too many listening exercises. 20．(1.5分)Which practice is missing on Wordfit? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Listening. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to interact in two distinct languages they wish to share and sharpen their skills on a weekly basis. Students document short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed. Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each. Things to note: ● The sign-up and registration process is as follows: Students register by stating the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning. Based on the information entered by each student, potential pairs are identified. Proficiency levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests. Once a pair has been determined to be suitable, the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme. ● Requirements for completion: One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term 18 weekly one-hour pair meetings Progress reports for all pair meetings on a weekly basis A minimum of three pair-teacher meetings Reminders: Signing up for the programme is no guarantee of the subsequent enrolment or a secured place. Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels. The pairing process involves a range of variables; consequently, not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and proceed to the program participation. 21．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of this program? A．Provide students with credits. B．Enhance students’ language skills. C．Help students learn to work in pairs. D．Record entries about topics discussed. 22．(2.5分)As for the program, students need to ________ A．specify their preferred target languages. B．communicate solely in a shared language. C．ensure attendance at the concluding session. D．ensure submission of a weekly research paper. 23．(2.5分)The Reminder part is intended to make students ________ A．relaxed about the apparent process. B．aware of the uncertainty of registration. C．aware of what factors affect the pairing. D．motivated to sign up early to be matched. （本题10分）Elizabeth Keyton, originally from Georgia, the USA, married Arjun, a Malayali. She wanted to learn his mother tongue to strengthen their family bond. In the process, she created a web page called “Elikutty” through which she now teaches Malayalam to thousands of people. “I always loved hearing people speak different languages, but when my mother from Serbia spoke Serbian at home, my father showed no interest in learning it, leaving frequent misunderstanding and communicating problems. That’s when I decided that if I met someone from a different culture, I would try to learn his language, which would be good for us and our family,” says Elizabeth. “So when my relationship with Arjun started looking serious because of difficulties in communicating, I decided to learn Malayalam. However, I found that there weren’t enough resources to learn the language. Most books available were outdated or made for children. A small amount of material was often too difficult for casual language learners like me,” says the 35-year-old. “Later, I struggled to find a teacher suited to my needs and some grammar resources online.” As an English teacher, Elizabeth used her teaching skills to learn Malayalam. She wrote notes and made doodles (涂鸦) to learn the letters. “For me, the best way to learn is by explaining it to someone else, so I made a web page in 2018 to share my notes and small drawings,” she says. Starting out with 1,000 followers in 2018, her web page has over 70,000 followers today. She is pleased to make learning Malayalam fun and easy. “I have seen what happens when languages are ignored in my own house. My brother doesn’t know Serbian, which means his family won’t. It’s important to know English as it is a global language and helps when you go abroad, but the same respect should be given to native languages. They are the true way to a person’s heart,” says Elizabeth. 24．(2.5分)Why did Elizabeth decide to learn Malayalam? A．To build a foundation for her career. B．To improve her relationship with Arjun. C．To better communicate with her mother. D．To satisfy her interest in foreign languages. 25．(2.5分)What difficulty did Elizabeth meet during her learning? A．Disapproval from her husband. B．Failure to find a native partner. C．Lack of suitable learning resources. D．Inability to find a professional teacher. 26．(2.5分)What was Elizabeth’s web page used to do at first? A．Assist her in self-study. B．Collect learning tips. C．Share her life in Malaya. D．Teach foreigners Malayalam. 27．(2.5分)What is Elizabeth’s opinion on language learning? A．Using social media as the primary tool. B．Respecting our inner thinking at all times. C．Always putting the family’s common language first. D．Treating universal languages and native languages equally. （本题10分）Language lets us share our feelings, make connections, and even hand down family traditions from generation to generation. But what about family members who don’t speak the same language? A “mother language” is defined as the first language that a child learns at home. So you’d think that means your mother language is your strongest, most comfortable language, right? Wrong. While you might think learning a language is like riding a bicycle, something you never forget how to do, it’s easy to lose language fluency without practice. Studies show that people who learn a heritage language (that is, one connected to their family history, whether they grew up speaking it or not) experience improved self-esteem (自尊) and safety in their identities (身份). Researchers also mention that reconnecting with and understanding the family history and community is the driving force behind heritage language learning. Relearning a mother language or trying out a heritage language as a beginner might feel overwhelming at first, but the results can be incredibly rewarding. Jenny Liao’s article, Forgetting My First Language, details how her Cantonese slowly became rusty (荒疏的) after years of living away from home. Eventually, weekly phone calls with her parents only became possible through translation apps. Resolving to close these gaps, Liao threw herself into practicing Cantonese. She forced herself into uncomfortable Cantonese conversations whenever possible in stores and restaurants. Before long, she found she could have deeper conversations with her parents. Their relationship grew closer, even though her Cantonese only improved moderately. It’s a demonstration of the impressive power of language to bring families together. Learning or relearning a heritage language can sound pretty intimidating at first. But the hard work invested proves to be rewarding and worthwhile. What could be a stronger personal connection than the connection with family heritage? 28．(2.5分)What is the author’s attitude to the thought “mother language is the strongest”? A．Uncaring. B．Supportive. C．Concerned. D．Opposite. 29．(2.5分)What is the advantage of learning a heritage language according to studies? A．Improved job skills. B．Heightened sense of belonging. C．Sharpened communication skills. D．Broadened understanding of different opinions. 30．(2.5分)How is paragraph 4 developed? A．By analyzing the cause. B．By explaining the data. C．By making a comparison. D．By offering an example. 31．(2.5分)Which can replace the underlined word “intimidating” in the last paragraph? A．Amazing. B．Confusing. C．Frightening. D．Relaxing. （本题10分）Wittgenstein claimed in his book Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, “The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” British philosopher Russell even argued that without language, intelligent thinking was never possible. It’s widely believed that language is what makes humans different from other animals, and that thinking cannot happen without it. However, a recent study in Nature challenges this idea, showing that language and thought are different entities (实体) that work in separate brain areas. The first part of the study focused on patients with global aphasia (失语症), who lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left side of their brains. Surprisingly, researchers found they could still finish complex tasks. “If given non-verbal instructions, they can work out puzzles or pass reasoning tests,” explained Fedorenko from MIT, a co-author of the study. In the second part, the team used brain-imaging tools to observe healthy volunteers. When the volunteers performed non-verbal tasks like solving math problems, the language regions of their brains were largely inactive. This provides clear evidence suggesting that we need language to express our thoughts, but we can still think without words. So why did humans develop language if it’s not so necessary for thinking? According to Fedorenko, language mainly acts as a powerful communication tool for information exchange. “Most of what we learn about the world comes from language, not direct experience with the world,” she noted. Being able to share complex information through language gave humans a great evolutionary (进化的) advantage. Although language doesn’t necessarily generate thoughts, past research shows that it does shape how we think. For example, speakers of some languages might describe an accidental breakage as “He broke the vase,” placing emphasis on the person who caused it, while speakers of other languages might say “The vase was broken,” shifting attention toward the event itself. Undoubtedly, how we speak still heavily influences our thinking patterns. 32．(2.5分)Why were Wittgenstein and Russell mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To advertise their books. B．To introduce a common belief. C．To challenge a new study. D．To advocate philosophy learning. 33．(2.5分)What can patients with global aphasia still do? A．Learn foreign languages. B．Understand spoken instructions. C．Speak their mother tongues. D．Solve puzzles with non-verbal cues. 34．(2.5分)What is the primary function of language according to Fedorenko? A．Exchanging ideas among humans. B．Deciding humans’ evolutionary direction. C．Allowing humans to generate thoughts. D．Replacing direct experience with the world. 35．(2.5分)How does language influence thinking according to the example in the last paragraph? A．It aids reflection. B．It deepens thinking. C．It switches focus. D．It fuels imagination. （本题12.5分）Vocabulary opens up doors to new worlds and makes learning a language fun and satisfying. 36(2.5分) . You have to put in some effort and there’s neither a magic trick nor a secret to do it. Here we put together the following points. 37(2.5分) When you’re studying abroad, you will learn the language much faster by using it every day. But you don’t have to go abroad — you can create an inspiring and study-friendly environment wherever you are: Buy magazines or books in the new language, and watch movies. Put the words in context A good idea to learn more words faster is to put them in context. 38(2.5分) . That way, you know how the word is used in real life. Depending on how you learn, you can also make drawings or find images that will put the words into their natural habitat. Learn from real-life situations Movies, TV shows, or songs are not only a great source for the most common words, they can also help you memorize the vocabulary because they always come with a scene, a person, or a real-life event. 39(2.5分) . Then you can write them down, look them up and start reviewing them in the same scene. Take it to the next level If you want to take language learning to the next level, leave enough space for mind maps with related words, synonyms (同义词) or antonyms (反义词) . If you want to get the most out of your learning process, try not to translate the word into your native language. 40(2.5分) . A．Set up an environment for learning B．Contact friends who teach the language C．But building up your vocabulary is not easy D．It is rewarding to pick up plenty of new words E．Put new words in sentences rather than listing them F．It would be best to explain it in your target language G．The key is to first guess what new words mean from the scene 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Studying in Ireland last year, my Chinese name “Qiuyu” brought me confusion and a chance to connect. English and Chinese pronunciation differ a lot, so classmates and professors always 41 to say it right. Once in a class, a professor tried to call my name but messed it up. Feeling embarrassed, yet I didn’t 42 him — worried interrupting might ruin the lecture’s smooth flow. Later, I got used to others’ mispronunciations 43 and stopped explaining my name. But one evening, I 44 I was losing a key part of myself — my cultural 45 . In a class name-discussion, I spoke up: “Qiu” stands 46 autumn, a season of harvest; “Yu” means gentle rain watering the earth. Classmates listened with 47 , eyes lighting up with interest. Afterward, three classmates came up and asked to learn writing their names in Chinese. I was 48 to help, drawing 49 on paper and interpreting their meanings. This moment made me see embracing cultural roots not only 50 my heritage but also 51 cultures. Now, whenever someone asks about my name, I actively share its beauty. Once an 52 , it’s now a precious tool to share Chinese culture. I truly learned identity is a treasure to cherish. This experience made me 53 cultural exchange starts with small things, and I will be more 54 to spread Chinese culture. Wherever I go, I’ll always 55 my identity and be proud to let others experience Chinese richness through me. 41．(1分)A．struggled B．persuaded C．tended D．managed 42．(1分)A．improve B．correct C．blame D．annoy 43．(1分)A．routinely B．gradually C．constantly D．automatically 44．(1分)A．denied B．forgot C．ignored D．realized 45．(1分)A．habit B．hobby C．identity D．language 46．(1分)A．up B．by C．for D．out 47．(1分)A．fear B．anger C．boredom D．curiosity 48．(1分)A．anxious B．delighted C．unwilling D．exhausted 49．(1分)A．letters B．pictures C．symbols D．characters 50．(1分)A．adapts B．breaks C．preserves D．abandons 51．(1分)A．shares B．bridges C．opposes D．integrates 52．(1分)A．embarrassment B．annoyance C．obstacle D．burden 53．(1分)A．doubt B．regret C．understand D．deny 54．(1分)A．shy B．tired C．afraid D．devoted 55．(1分)A．hide B．reject C．embrace D．change 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。 Classical Works Stay Popular In Modern Days Retold for centuries, 56(1.5分) story of Prometheus (普罗米修斯) has changed from a story of power struggle into a symbol of revolution and spreading new ideas. In some understandings, Prometheus, 57(1.5分) took fire away from the gods, clearly shows the deep conflicts between new 58(1.5分) (arrive) and local people. Later, writers like Percy Shelley (1792-1822) rewrote him as a 59(1.5分) (fear) hero who went against rulers. This figure touched Chinese thinkers in the early 1900s. They used Prometheus to stand for brave revolutionaries 60(1.5分) (bring) Marxism into China. “Prometheus remains 61(1.5分) (wide) known because generation after generation has continued to tell his story. People have interpreted 62(1.5分) shared it in different ways.” says Huang Yue, a professor of comparative mythology at Beijing University. Traditionally 63(1.5分) (define) as the study, translation and interpretation of ancient Greek and Roman texts, classical studies 64(1.5分) (become) active again in recent years, especially after the World Conference of Classics held in Beijing in 2024. The event brought together more than 400 scholars from over 30 countries and regions 65(1.5分) (discuss) the contemporary relevance and global significance of classical studies. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是高二学生李华，你最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件求助，内容包括： 1. 简述你在听说方面遇到的困难； 2. 恳请她给予建议或指导，并表达感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 As a child with a deep love for reading, I was on the hunt for another book in my family’s apartment in Xiamen, China. One particularly beautiful cover caught my eye, on which the golden Chinese characters read Pride and Prejudice. As I read, I felt transported to another world. I had never felt so close to the characters in a book. That was me, a bookworm, before we moved to the United States. I had been outgoing in China, but I felt lonely here. When the teachers spoke to me, their efforts to help me understand through body language embarrassed me. What embarrassed me more was my accent, so I seldom talked with the kids in my class. I began to dislike school. And though I had always loved books, I hated reading in English. My 5th grade English teacher, Ms. Thomas, gave me books she thought were well-suited for an English Language Learner. However, they were picture books with basically no plot, which bored me to death. One afternoon, Ms. Thomas asked for another short meeting to discuss my reading progress. “Chelsea, I know you love to read, so you must have found those childish books I had given you very boring,” Ms. Thomas said. I nodded in reply. “I think it’s time for you to start reading more complicated books. I picked out some classics for you. Would you like to see if you are interested in any of them?” she asked pleasantly. As I turned the pages, I found these thick novels filled with words that I didn’t recognize. I was about to tell Ms. Thomas that I didn’t like any of them when a copy of Pride and Prejudice caught my eye, just as it had in China. I immediately pulled it out and scanned through it. “Chelsea, are you sure you would like to read it?” Ms. Thomas asked. “It might be too challenging for your reading level!” “I am willing to challenge myself,” I replied. “I will try to read it, even if I need to use the dictionary to understand it.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I read the book in English slowly, determined to finish it. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I used my newfound confidence to make friends in school. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $听力考试正式开始。Another language disappeared last week. but I feel that would be easier for people to communicate with fewer languages. That's true, but each loss of languages removed its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some loss languages. Another language . disappeared last week, but I feel that . would be easier for people to communicate with fewer languages. That's true. But each loss of languages removed its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost languages. Listen to the next question. I keep a record of new words. I come across, then I make steady cards. What about you? I have a vocabulary list on my phone. Whenever I meet a new word, I added to the list. I believe that a good way to learn new words is by memorizing them. Listen to the next question. Alice, aren't you learning french by . yourself now? Yes, I am. Why do you ask then? I'm sure you want to go to the language study fair to . be held next week. Yes, how can I miss such an event? Alice, aren't you learning french by . yourself now? Yes, I am. Why do you ask then? I'm sure you want to go to the language study fair to . be held next week. Yes, how can I miss such an event? Listen to the next question. I want to learn german this year. Will you still take spanish? No, I will try russian this time. I want to learn german this year. Will you still take spanish? No, I will try a russian this time. Listen to the next question. mary, how did you build such a large vocabulary? I study word lists every day, but IT doesn't seem to be working. You should try a different approach, change your mindset, learn words in context together with grammar, and read more instead of just focusing on lists. Mary, how did you build such a large vocabulary? I study word lists every day, but IT doesn't seem to be working. You should try a different approach, change your mindset, learn words in context together with grammar and read more instead of just focusing on lists. Listen to the next question. Learning a language takes work. Language learning apps can help motivate you. yeah. Here in this program, Anderson and I will introduce you to several apps that help you learn by building a regular habit. Very right. Do a lingo. The best language learning APP for most people, it's generous, free version features engaging lessons that cover of society of topics. but no single language learning APP is ideal for everyone bubble live. This APP puts a textbook like emphasis on grammar and offers one key feature that dillinger doesn't. Classes with human instructors . learning a language takes work. Language learning apps can help motivate you. yeah. Here in this program, Anderson and I will introduce you to several apps that help you learn by building a regular habit. Very right. Do a lingo. The best language learning APP for most people. Its generous free version features engaging lessons that cover a variety of topics. but no single language learning. APP is ideal for everyone bubble live. This APP puts a textbook like emphasis on grammar and offers one key feature that dual lingo does not classes with . human instructors. Listen to the next question. Do you like this children's program? Manu IT seems silly to me. I thought through the explorer was for children between two and six years old, but prayer is eight. I agree, but it's still a good tool for her. She's learning spanish now. And SHE really likes the cartoon characters. He already knows german from home and english from school. Honey, I think learning other languages is always valuable. In fact, you should watch the program with her and start learning some spanish too. Do you like this children's program? Manu IT seems silly to me. I thought through the explorer was for children between two and six years old, but prior is eight. I agree, but it's still a good tool for her. She's learning spanish now, and he really likes the cartoon characters. SHE already knows german from home and english from school. Honey. I think learning other languages is always valuable. In fact, you should watch the program with her and start learning some spanish too. Listen to the next question. Hey, tony, do you often watch videos on shell home shoe? Sometimes they often ask people to give the thumbs up. Speak of this. Does the sums up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, that means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? In america, IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad, the OK gesture means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you nod your head, when you shake your head, IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there? Four fingers. it's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Hey, tony, do you often watch videos on shell home shoe? They often ask people to give the thugs up. Speak of this. Does the thugs up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, IT means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? In america, IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? Yes, they are really important. During traveling abroad, the OK justice means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you nudge your head, when you shake your head. IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there four fingers? It's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Listen to the next question. Tim, we had an argument again about who was going to be the main speaker just before we started the show. Yeah, we often fall out over silly things like who's going to introduce the show or who's going to choose the questions. Did you know you wave your arms around a lot when arguing? Oh, I didn't notice that using . gestures to express which your thinking is common place in some countries, what a gesture can mean. Different things. In different countries, for instance, shaking your head mostly means no. But in other countries, they can mean the opposite. So the question is, in which country does shaking your head mean? Yes, Grace, japan or bulgaria? Um no idea. Maybe bulgarian, but I do know indians shake their heads to mean lots of things that goes completely over my head. You've hit IT. This time, we need to be careful to avoid offense when greeting people from other cultures with gestures. Now will invite iran mired to talk about misunderstandings and confusions and multicultural conversations and analyze the reasons. Tim, we had an argument again about who was going to be the main speaker just before we started the show. Yeah, we often fall out out over silly things like who's going to introduce the show or who's going to choose the questions. Did you know you wave your arms around a lot when arguing? Oh, I didn't notice that using . gestures to express what your thinking is common place in some country, what a gesture can mean. Different things. In different countries, for instance, shaking your head mostly means no. But in other countries they can mean the opposite. So the question is, in which country does shaking your head mean? yes. Greece, japan or bulgaria? Um no idea. Maybe bulgarian, but I do know indians shake their heads to mean lots of things that goes completely over my head. You've hit this time. We need to be careful to avoid offense when greeting people from other cultures with gestures. Now will invite iran mired to talk about misunderstandings and confusions and multicultural conversations and analyze the reasons. Listen to the next . question. Hello everyone, today i'm going to talk about an APP. So many language learning apps have been created that at times it's hard to know which to choose. Word fit is one of the most popular apps, but is IT as fantastic as they say. I like the design. IT looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quiz and games. I particularly like the fact that IT lets you chat with other language learners. It's a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things, some listening practices provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn't hear IT very well. The problem was the sound quality is very poor. I think IT was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you're in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think word fit is pretty good, at least IT is not boring. I would definitely recommend IT. However, if you need to practice listening and pronunciation, it's probably not the best APP for you. Hello everyone, today i'm going to talk about an APP. So many language learning apps have been created that at times it's hard to know which to choose. Word fit is one of the most popular apps, but is IT as fantastic as they say. I like the design. IT looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quiz and games. I particularly like the fact that IT lets you chat with other language learners. It's a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things. Some listening practice is provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn't hear IT very well. The problem was the sound quality. It's very poor. I think IT was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you're in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think word fit is pretty good, at least IT is not boring. I would definitely recommend IT. However, if you need to practice listening and pronunciation, it's probably not the best APP for you. 听力部分到此结束。