高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较难版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较难版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（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? 3．（本题1.5分）Which communication skill does the man probably need to work on? A．Body language. B．Active listening. C．Public speaking. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Do you think I’m a good communicator in general? W: I’d say so. You’re a good listener, and you’re able to explain things clearly. However, sometimes your body language or facial expressions can make you seem a little uncomfortable. 4．（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. 5．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．An app. B．A plan. C．An English course. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Have you used HelloTalk? M: Yes. I downloaded it last week. It’s really easy to learn English with it. W: Yes. This app offers text, pictures and videos and helps users make a detailed learning plan. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What language is Priya learning? A．Spanish. B．English. C．German. 7．(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】6．A 7．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3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the man’s brother think of Mr. Williams? A．He is humorous. B．He is creative. C．He is strict. 9．(1.5分)What does Mr. Williams value most? A．Spanish club activities. B．In-class practice. C．Visits to native speakers. 【答案】8．C 9．B 【原文】W: I’m thinking of taking Spanish this term. M: I heard from my brother that Mr. Williams is very tough — he expects everyone to speak up in class. W: That sounds challenging. M: But he makes it interesting by bringing in native speakers. It’s great for real practice. W: That’s good to hear. Does he also run the Spanish club? M: Yes, though he always says the class itself is what really matters. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow students. B．Teacher and student. C．Fellow teachers. 11．(1.5分)What advantage of the app is the most important for the woman? A．Its feature of chatting. B．Its number of exercises. C．Its convenience for learning. 12．(1.5分)How is the app compared to traditional classes according to the woman? A．It costs much less. B．It is structured in speaking. C．It covers everything. 【答案】10．A 11．C 12．A 【原文】W: I’ve been trying a new language app on my phone to help me learn English. M: Does it help? I’m really struggling with our English classes. W: Yes, it’s been very helpful. In fact, I think it’s improved my English a lot. M: Really? How so? W: Well, above all, I can learn anytime, anywhere with it. I can just take out my phone on, say, the bus or the train and practice my English. M: Is it easy to use? W: Very. The variety of exercises keeps things interesting. I don’t get bored. M: Does it help with speaking? W: Definitely. There are speaking exercises and even voices to chat with for practice. M: Does it help with grammar and vocabulary? W: Yes. It’s structured and it’ll progress as your knowledge progresses. M: Sounds like it covers everything. Is it expensive? W: Not at all. It’s much cheaper than traditional classes. M: I’ll give it a go then. Thanks for the recommendation. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)How did the man feel in the beginning? A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Motivated. 14．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At school. B．In an office. C．At home. 15．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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 I 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．(1.5分)Where does the speaker come from? A．Canada. B．England. C．Thailand. 18．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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 （本题7.5分）There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see. Learn English Podcast This podcast has three levels. The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English, then episodes are also made for him. Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets (活页练习题) and vocabulary tasks are also included. Speaking Broadly This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes. The English We Speak This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms. There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. No matter whether you are beginners or advanced ones, you will find it helpful. Elementary Podcast This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes, but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different. 21．(2.5分)Which podcast provides exercises going with it? A．Speaking Broadly. B．Elementary Podcast. C．The English We Speak. D．Learn English Podcast. 22．(2.5分)What do we know about Speaking Broadly? A．It records just expert speakers. B．It targets beginners. C．It presents some common mistakes. D．It provides feedback from listeners. 23．(2.5分)What do The English We Speak and Elementary Podcast have in common? A．They both have a fixed episode length. B．They both are aimed at different learner levels. C．They both focus on correcting learners’ mistakes. D．They both invite non-native speakers as guests. 【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B 【导语】文章主要介绍了四个适合不同英语水平学习者的播客。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据Learn English Podcast部分中的“Worksheets (活页练习题) and vocabulary tasks are also included.(还包括活页练习题和词汇任务)”可知，Learn English Podcast提供随附的练习。 22．细节理解题。根据Speaking Broadly部分中的“You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.(你会看到英语学习者犯的一些常见错误，你可以通过从这些错误中学习来提高你的英语水平)”可知，Speaking Broadly展示了一些常见错误。 23．细节理解题。根据The English We Speak部分中的“No matter whether you are beginners or advanced ones, you will find it helpful.(无论你是初学者还是高级学习者，你都会发现它很有帮助)”和Elementary Podcast部分中的“This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners.(这个播客主要面向初学者和中级学习者)”可知，The English We Speak和Elementary Podcast的共同点是它们都面向不同水平的学习者。 （本题10分）For decades, Chinese migrants overseas counted on qiaopi — letters containing words and money — to stay in touch with their families. These letters, composed by writers and sent with a legal stamp, held migrants’ emotional connection with family and greatly backed up families’ grocery shopping and children’s leisure. Today, 77-year-old Jiang Mingdian is one of the last remaining qiaopi writers keeping this tradition alive. For nearly sixty years, Jiang has sat at his street stand, helping people put difficult emotions into words. In the past, when many villagers were incapable of comprehending words, they flooded to Jiang’s stand for his special craft. He delicately phrased their messages, translating raw feelings of homesickness into comforting words. For wives waiting at home, Jiang often used the phrase “mountains and seas between them” to describe the painful distance, while their longing was depicted as a bridge across land and sea. When responses arrived from abroad, Jiang would read them aloud in the local dialect to anxious families. Language also matters. An English letter could cost ten times as much as a Chinese one, helping him support his family during tough times. To better serve his clients, Jiang showed incredible efforts. Although he never studied beyond middle school, he spent at least an hour every night teaching himself English, Spanish, and other languages through radio broadcasts and dictionaries. “People passing by once called me a fool for practicing foreign languages at my door,” Jiang recalls with a smile. With the rise of smartphones, traditional qiaopi have mostly disappeared. Yet, Jiang’s stall remains active. Today, locals still visit him to resolve family disputes or draft legal documents. He also works as a guide at the local Qiaopi Museum, sharing the history of these touching letters with students. “As long as people still need me,” Jiang says, “I will continue.” He stands as a living nameplate of an era, reminding us of the enduring power of handwritten love. 24．(2.5分)What can we learn about qiaopi from the beginning? A．It originally served as legal documents. B．It primarily sustained migrants’ ties. C．It was mainly used to cover daily expenses. D．It was composed of letters and clothing. 25．(2.5分)What makes Jiang’s qiaopi special? A．His knowledge of poems. B．His various writing skills. C．His impressive handwriting. D．His ability to express emotions. 26．(2.5分)Why did Jiang keep on practising foreign languages? A．To make a living. B．To develop his interest. C．To promote his service. D．To broaden his horizons. 27．(2.5分)What does Jiang’s experience show? A．Writing is a blessing. B．Craft bridges hearts. C．Knowledge is power. D．Practice makes perfect. 【答案】24．B 25．D 26．C 27．B 【导语】主要讲述侨批代写人姜明典六十年来替乡人书写侨批，自学多国语言服务客户，坚守手艺传递跨越山海的亲情。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For decades, Chinese migrants overseas counted on qiaopi — letters containing words and money — to stay in touch with their families. These letters, composed by writers and sent with a legal stamp, held migrants’ emotional connection with family and greatly backed up families’ grocery shopping and children’s leisure. (数十年来，海外华人依靠侨批——附有家书与钱款的信件——和家人保持联络。这类由专人代写、贴正规邮票寄出的信件维系着游子与家人的情感牵绊，还为家里的日常采买、子女休闲相关的开销提供了重要经济支撑。)”可知，侨批最核心的作用是维系海外移民与国内家人的情感纽带。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For nearly sixty years, Jiang has sat at his street stand, helping people put difficult emotions into words. In the past, when many villagers were incapable of comprehending words, they flooded to Jiang’s stand for his special craft. He delicately phrased their messages, translating raw feelings of homesickness into comforting words. For wives waiting at home, Jiang often used the phrase “mountains and seas between them” to describe the painful distance, while their longing was depicted as a bridge across land and sea. (近六十年来，姜明典守在街边摊位，帮人们把难以诉说的情绪写成文字。过去许多村民不识字，纷纷来到他的摊位寻求他独特的手艺。他精心斟酌他们想要传达的话语，将浓烈原始的思乡之情转化为宽慰人心的文字。对于在家等候的妻子们，姜明典常用“山海相隔”来形容令人痛苦的距离，而彼此的思念则被描绘成一座跨越陆地与大海的桥梁。)”可知，姜明典代写侨批的独到之处在于擅长替人抒发复杂细腻的情感。 26．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“To better serve his clients, Jiang showed incredible efforts. Although he never studied beyond middle school, he spent at least an hour every night teaching himself English, Spanish, and other languages through radio broadcasts and dictionaries. (为了更好地服务客人，姜先生付出了极大努力。虽然他仅读完中学，但每晚至少抽出一小时，借助广播和词典自学英语、西班牙语以及其他语种。)”可知，他坚持学习外语是为了完善自身服务、更好服务前来托付侨批的客人。 27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是尾段中的“He stands as a living nameplate of an era, reminding us of the enduring power of handwritten love. (他是一个时代鲜活的印记，让我们想起手写文字承载的爱意拥有长久动人的力量。)”可知，姜明典依靠代写侨批这门手艺传递思念、化解隔阂，搭建起相隔两地之人心灵沟通的桥梁，因此“手艺连通心灵”符合故事传递的内涵。 （本题10分）We often say, “It’s on the tip of my tongue,” when we are sure we know a word but cannot recall it at that moment. This is not merely a clever idiom; it reflects a real neurological phenomenon called “lethologica”. The term comes from the Greek words “lethe”, meaning “forgetfulness”, and “logos”, meaning “word”, though researchers usually refer to it as a tip- of-the-tongue state, or TOT state. TOT states occur worldwide. A survey in 1999 found that over three-quarters of languages use a tongue metaphor similar to English to describe this experience. But why does it happen? Producing language is a complex process in which the brain transforms abstract ideas into words. Normally this works smoothly, explains Karin Humphreys from Canada’s McMaster University. “In a TOT state, however, the system breaks down and you become stuck partway through,” she said in 2015. Interestingly, TOT states can repeat for the same word. A 2008 study showed that the longer someone struggles to recall a word before being reminded, the more likely they are to experience another TOT state when trying to remember it later. On the contrary, recalling the word on one’s own reduces the chance of repetition, as found in a 2015 study. People are able to regain the intended word more than 90% of the time. TOT states are more likely when individuals are tired and when they attempt to remember proper names. Age also plays a role: a 1999 diary study found that TOT states occur about once or twice a week for young adults aged 18 to 24, but they are twice as frequent for those aged 80 to 92. This phenomenon fascinates researchers because it shows how memory, language, and cognition can momentarily become disconnected, leaving us knowing that a word exists even when it temporarily slips from reach. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn from the 1999 survey? A．TOT states are similar in English-speaking countries. B．Most languages have similar expressions for the TOT state. C．People from Greece suffer more from TOT states. D．Over three-quarters of people experience TOT worldwide. 29．(2.5分)Why do people fall into a TOT state according to Karin Humphreys? A．They have too many abstract ideas in their mind. B．They haven’t practiced the new words enough. C．Their brain fails to finish the language producing process. D．Their memory is permanently damaged by tiredness. 30．(2.5分)How can people avoid forgetting the same word again? A．Try to recall the word by themselves. B．Wait patiently until someone reminds them of it. C．Increase the chance to repeat it. D．Turn to researchers for professional help. 31．(2.5分)Which is the best title for the text? A．The Origins of the Well-known Idioms B．Different Symptoms of TOT at Different Levels C．Why Your Brain Sometimes Freezes Mid-Sentence D．The Connection Between Age and Language 【答案】28．B 29．C 30．A 31．C 【导语】文章主要解释了“话到嘴边想不起来”这一现象，探讨了其神经学原理、触发因素及应对方法，揭示了记忆、语言和认知的暂时性脱节。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A survey in 1999 found that over three-quarters of languages use a tongue metaphor similar to English to describe this experience.(1999年的一项调查发现，超过四分之三的语言使用与英语类似的舌头隐喻来描述这种体验。)”可知，1999年的调查表明大多数语言都有与英语类似的表达方式来描述TOT状态。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In a TOT state, however, the system breaks down and you become stuck partway through,’ she said in 2015.(然而在TOT状态下，这个系统会崩溃，你会在中途卡住。)”可知，根据Karin Humphreys的说法，人们陷入TOT状态是因为大脑未能完成语言产生的过程。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“On the contrary, recalling the word on one’s own reduces the chance of repetition, as found in a 2015 study.(相反，2015年的一项研究发现，自己回忆起该单词会减少重复的可能性。)”可知，人们可以通过自己回忆单词来避免再次遗忘同一个词。 31．主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了“话到嘴边想不起来（TOT state）”这一神经现象，解释了它为什么会发生——即大脑在语言产生过程中暂时“卡壳”的原因。C选项“Why Your Brain Sometimes Freezes Mid-Sentence(为什么你的大脑有时会在句子中间卡壳)”最能概括文章主旨，适合用作标题。 （本题10分）It’s a classic complaint in relationships, especially romantic ones: “She said she was okay with me forgetting her birthday! Then why is she throwing dishes in the kitchen? Are the two things related? ” The answer is YES. Communication is more than words. It’s how those words are said, the tone, the order, even the choice of a particular word. It’s multi-dimensional, as explored by Deirdre Wilson and Dan Sperber in Meaning and Relevance. Consider the following example: Peter got angry and Mary left; Mary left and Peter got angry. Though identical in words, their meanings differ completely. The first one may have us thinking: Wow, Peter must get angry often if Mary leaves. The second sentence suggests that Peter wants more from Mary. Same words — a totally different context. Human language is not a code (编码). True codes have a one-to-one relationship with meaning. One sound, one definition. This is what we see with animals. Wilson and Sperber explain that “coded communication works best when emitter (发出者) and receiver share exactly the same code. ” Not so for humans. We communicate more than the definitions of our words would suggest. This is inferential communication, and it means that we understand not only the words spoken, but the context in which they are spoken. Irony (反语) is a great example of how powerfully we can communicate context with a few simple words. It is more than just stating the opposite. For example, when Mary says, after a boring party, “That was fun”, she is neither saying literally that the party was fun nor saying “ironically” that the party was boring. Rather, she is expressing an emotion. Three words replace paragraphs, showcasing language’s efficiency. Wilson and Sperber concluded that human language developed and became so powerful because of two unique abilities of humans: language and the power to try to interpret mental states of others. We look for context for the words we hear. And we should be very good at absorbing this context to infer meaning. 32．(2.5分)What does the complaint in Paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A．The importance of remembering important moments. B．The inconsistency between words and meaning. C．The necessity of indirect communication. D．The possibility of argument in a couple's life. 33．(2.5分)What may make human language different from true codes? A．The context included in understanding meanings. B．The definitions made by words in communication. C．The coded communication between emitter and receiver. D．The one-to-one relationship between word and meaning. 34．(2.5分)How does Mary’s statement “That was fun” show about irony? A．It uses fewer words to save time. B．It uses a long sentence to show simple feelings. C．It needs detailed explanations to make sense. D．It uses fewer words for complex meanings. 35．(2.5分)What does the author suggest in communication? A．Focusing on the opposite. B．Taking language literally. C．Reading beyond the words. D．Avoiding using ironic tones. 【答案】32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C 【导语】文章主要介绍人类语言交流特点及反语在交流中的作用。 【详解】32．推理判断题。根据第一段“She said she was okay with me forgetting her birthday! Then why is she throwing dishes in the kitchen? Are the two things related?(她说她不介意我忘记她的生日！那她为什么在厨房里摔盘子呢？这两件事有关系吗？)”以及第二段“Communication is more than words. It’s how those words are said, the tone, the order, even the choice of a particular word.(沟通不仅仅是言语，还包括说话的方式、语调、顺序，甚至某个词语的选择)”可推知，第一段的抱怨主要表明了言语和意思之间的不一致。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“Human language is not a code (编码). True codes have a one-to-one relationship with meaning. One sound, one definition. This is what we see with animals. Wilson and Sperber explain that “coded communication works best when emitter (发出者) and receiver share exactly the same code. ” Not so for humans. We communicate more than the definitions of our words would suggest. This is inferential communication, and it means that we understand not only the words spoken, but the context in which they are spoken.(人类语言并非一种编码。真正的编码具有意义与声音之间的一一对应关系，即一个声音对应一个定义。这正是我们观察到动物行为时的情况。威尔逊和斯佩伯指出：“当发出者和接收者使用完全相同的编码时，编码式交流效果最佳。” 但人类的情况并非如此。我们的交流远超词语本身所表达的含义。这种交流属于推断性沟通，意味着我们不仅理解所说的话语，还理解其出现的语境)”可知，理解意义时所包含的语境使人类语言不同于真正的编码。 34．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Irony (反语) is a great example of how powerfully we can communicate context with a few simple words. It is more than just stating the opposite. For example, when Mary says, after a boring party, “That was fun”, she is neither saying literally that the party was fun nor saying “ironically” that the party was boring. Rather, she is expressing an emotion. Three words replace paragraphs, showcasing language’s efficiency.(反语就是一个绝佳的例子，展示了我们如何用寥寥数语就能强有力地传达语境。它不仅仅是表达相反的意思。例如，当玛丽在一场无聊的派对后说“那很有趣”，她既没有字面意思上表示派对很有趣，也没有“讽刺地”说明派对无聊。相反，她是在表达一种情绪。三个词取代了整段文字，充分展现了语言的高效性)”可知，玛丽的陈述“那很有趣”用更少的词表达了复杂的意思，从而说明了反语的特点。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Wilson and Sperber concluded that human language developed and became so powerful because of two unique abilities of humans: language and the power to try to interpret mental states of others. We look for context for the words we hear. And we should be very good at absorbing this context to infer meaning.(威尔逊和斯佩伯得出结论：人类语言之所以发展并变得如此强大，是因为人类具备两种独特的能力：语言本身，以及解读他人心理状态的能力。我们会在听到的词语中寻找语境，并且应当非常擅长吸收这些语境以推断其含义)”可推知，作者认为在交流中应该理解话语背后的意思，也就是不仅仅局限于字面意思。 （本题12.5分）Many people give up learning a foreign language because they hold some wrong ideas about it. These wrong beliefs prevent them from stepping out of their comfort zone and experiencing the joy of language learning. 36(2.5分) Language experts have summed up several common misunderstandings and explained the truth behind them. The first misunderstanding links language learning only to grammar and vocabulary. There is no doubt that grammar and vocabulary lay a solid foundation for language learning, yet language is essentially a tool for daily communication. When picking up a new language, we can get a chance to explore diverse histories, cultures and lifestyles. 37(2.5分) The second one holds that mistakes in language learning are embarrassing and should be avoided. Traditional classroom learning always stresses accuracy (精确度) above everything else. 38(2.5分) Even native speakers make errors in daily talks, and small mistakes will not prevent effective communication at all. So we should focus more on expressing ourselves rather than fearing mistakes. Thirdly, some people believe it is tough to learn one new language, let alone two. 39(2.5分) Actually, school-taught languages may not suit your life needs as an adult. So, choosing a language based on personal interest helps maintain motivation and persistence through learning difficulties. 40(2.5分) Group learning brings better progress and experience. You can join conversation groups, chat on online forums or learn together with your family members. Modern learning apps also make group study easy and enjoyable. With flexible learning schedules and clear goals, language learning can become a relaxing and rewarding experience. A．But things are quite different in real-life communication. B．Luckily, it is never too late to correct these false views. C．Learners tend to prefer fluency to accuracy in daily study. D．Besides, language learning is wrongly seen as an individual task. E．People often ignore the cultural value behind language learning. F．They keep using the same language learned in school and never dare to try a second one. G．We can also build cross-cultural communication skills via relevant music, movies and books. 【答案】36．B 37．G 38．A 39．F 40．D 【导语】文章主要纠正了关于外语学习的三种常见误解，指出语言学习的文化价值，倡导勇于试错并提倡小组合作学习。 【详解】36．上文“These wrong beliefs prevent them from stepping out of their comfort zone and experiencing the joy of language learning.(这些错误观念阻碍了他们走出舒适区，体验语言学习的乐趣)”指出了错误观念的负面影响。空后“Language experts have summed up several common misunderstandings and explained the truth behind them.(语言专家总结了几个常见的误解，并解释了背后的真相)”引出了专家对误区的纠正。选项B“Luckily, it is never too late to correct these false views.(幸运的是，纠正这些错误观点永远为时不晚)”既承接了上文的错误观念，又引出了下文的专家解释，起到了承上启下的作用，符合语境。 37．上文“When picking up a new language, we can get a chance to explore diverse histories, cultures and lifestyles.(在学习一门新语言时，我们有机会探索多样的历史、文化和生活方式)”提到了语言学习的文化层面。选项G“We can also build cross-cultural communication skills via relevant music, movies and books.(我们还可以通过相关的音乐、电影和书籍培养跨文化交流技能)”中的“also”承接上文，进一步列举了通过语言学习接触文化的其他方式，与上文内容形成递进，符合语境。 38．上文“Traditional classroom learning always stresses accuracy (精确度) above everything else.(传统的课堂学习总是把准确度放在首位)”指出了传统教学的特点。下文“Even native speakers make errors in daily talks, and small mistakes will not prevent effective communication at all.(即使是母语人士在日常交谈中也会出错，小错误根本不会阻碍有效沟通)”指出了现实交流中对错误的包容。选项A“But things are quite different in real-life communication.(但在现实生活的交流中，情况截然不同)”中的“But”形成转折，完美地连接了死板的课堂规则和灵活的日常交流，符合语境。 39．上文“Thirdly, some people believe it is tough to learn one new language, let alone two.(第三，有些人认为学一门新语言就很难了，更别说两门了)”提到了人们对学习多门语言的畏难情绪。选项F“They keep using the same language learned in school and never dare to try a second one.(他们一直使用在学校学到的同一种语言，从来不敢尝试第二种)”是对上文畏难情绪导致的具体行为结果的阐述，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 40．下文“Group learning brings better progress and experience.(小组学习带来更好的进步和体验)”以及后文提到的加入会话小组、在线论坛等，均围绕“集体学习”展开。选项D“Besides, language learning is wrongly seen as an individual task.(此外，语言学习被错误地视为一项个人任务)”指出了最后一个误解，即忽视协作，与下文提倡的小组学习形成鲜明对比，适合作为本段的主旨句，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I started learning English at the age of 22 in 1995, which is late to start studying a language. I joined a 41 to study English. I needed to get a 550 TOEFL score to study in the USA．It was a 42 task for me as a beginner. At the end of the programme, I took the TOEFL and I 43 it. I was the only person to get a 550 score from the 44 class. After a few weeks I was 45 to go to the USA． There was no one to pick me up at the airport. So I was 46 with my 550 TOEFL score to find my way around. It was not that easy and the 47 did not help me at all. I remembered asking people very simply and probably fluently how to get to my hotel, and in return I would 48 nothing. But I understood one 49 from one person’s answer — “CORNER” and I was able to go to a corner where there were some free phones to call specific hotels. So I 50 one of the phones and called my hotel. I was trying to explain my 51 with my broken English. Finally, I 52 to understand that there were direct hotel buses from the airport. It was at that moment that I felt 53 in learning English because I was able to 54 . I have been a learner of the English language ever since and my learning never 55 . 41．(1分)A．party B．game C．college D．programme 42．(1分)A．valuable B．challenging C．necessary D．different 43．(1分)A．made B．knew C．remembered D．believed 44．(1分)A．beginners’ B．teachers’ C．leaders’ D．partners’ 45．(1分)A．afraid B．free C．safe D．ready 46．(1分)A．sleepy B．alone C．popular D．silent 47．(1分)A．idea B．decision C．score D．exam 48．(1分)A．discover B．record C．expect D．understand 49．(1分)A．word B．joke C．name D．voice 50．(1分)A．picked up B． thought of C． missed out D． checked on 51．(1分)A．relationship B．mistake C．situation D．choice 52．(1分)A．continued B．managed C．forgot D．prepared 53．(1分)A．fruitless B．successful C．easy D．hard 54．(1分)A．explore B．celebrate C．compete D．communicate 55．(1分)A．matters B．appears C．ends D．fails 【答案】 41．D 42．B 43．A 44．A 45．D 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．A 51．C 52．B 53．B 54．D 55．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者22岁开始学英语，经过努力通过了托福考试并去美国求学，以及作者在学习英语过程中所遇到的挑战以及解决实际问题的经历。 【详解】41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我参加了一个学习英语的项目。A. party派对；B. game游戏；C. college大学；D. programme项目。根据下文“At the end of the programme”以及语境可知，此处指参加学习英语的项目，programme是原词复现。故选D项。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为初学者，这对我来说是一项具有挑战性的任务。A. valuable有价值的；B. challenging有挑战性的；C. necessary必要的；D. different不同的。根据下文“as a beginner”及上文讲需要考取550分的托福成绩可知，对初学者而言这很有挑战，challenging符合语境。故选B项。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：课程结束时，我参加了托福考试并成功通过。A. made做到（成功）；B. knew知道；C. remembered记得；D. believed相信。根据下文“I was the only person to get a 550 score”以及语境可知，作者通过了考试，make it表示“成功做到”，符合语境。故选A项。 44．考查名词所有格辨析。句意：我是这个初级班中唯一一个获得550分的人。A. beginners’ 初学者的；B. teachers’ 教师的；C. leaders’领导者的；D. partners’ 伙伴的。根据上文“as a beginner”以及语境可知，作者所在的是初级班，beginners’符合语境。故选A项。 45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：几周后，我准备好去美国了。A. afraid害怕的；B. free自由的；C. safe安全的；D. ready准备好的。根据上文“I was the only person to get a 550 score”以及语境可知，这里指通过托福考试后，作者具备了去美国的条件，准备出发，ready符合语境。故选D项。 46．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以我只能凭着550分的托福成绩独自想办法。A. sleepy困倦的；B. alone独自的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. silent沉默的。根据上文“There was no one to pick me up at the airport”可知，作者是独自一人，alone符合语境。故选B项。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这并不容易，而且我的分数也根本帮不上忙。A. idea想法；B. decision决定；C. score分数；D. exam考试。根据上文“There was no one to pick me up at the airport. So I was 　6　 with my 550 TOEFL score to find my way around.”以及语境可知，作者本以为托福成绩的分数能帮上忙，但实际并非如此，score符合语境。故选C项。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我记得我用简单且或许还算流利的英语问别人怎么去我住的酒店，但我什么也没听懂。A. discover发现；B. record记录；C. expect期待；D. understand理解。根据转折词“but”及后文只听懂“CORNER”一词可知，作者没理解别人的回答，understand符合语境。故选D项。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我从一个人的回答中听懂了一个词 ——“CORNER”，然后我就走到一个角落，那里有一些免费电话可以打给特定的酒店。A. word词；B. joke笑话；C. name名字；D. voice声音。根据下文“CORNER”可知，这里指作者听明白了一个单词——corner。故选A项。 50．考查动词短语辨析。句意：于是我拿起其中一部电话，打给了我住的酒店。A. picked up拿起；B. thought of想起；C. missed out错过；D. checked on检查。根据下文“called my hotel” 可知，这里指作者拿起了电话去打电话，picked up符合语境。故选A项。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我试着用蹩脚的英语解释我的处境。A. relationship关系；B. mistake错误；C. situation处境；D. choice选择。根据上文“I remembered asking people very simply and probably fluently how to get to my hotel, and in return I would 　8　 nothing. ”以及语境可知，这里指作者在机场找不到酒店，需要向酒店说明自己的处境，situation符合语境。故选C项。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我弄明白了机场有直达酒店的班车。A. continued继续；B. managed设法做到；C. forgot忘记；D. prepared准备。根据下文“to understand that there were direct hotel buses”以及语境可知，这里指作者设法理解了对方的意思，manage to do表示“设法做到”，符合语境。故选B项。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刻，我觉得学习英语是成功的，因为我能够交流了。A. fruitless无成效的；B. successful成功的；C. easy容易的；D. hard困难的。根据上文“called my hotel”以及“understand that there were direct hotel buses from the airport”可知，作者给酒店打电话，最后明白有机场直达酒店的巴士，所以此处指作者能够用英语交流，感到英语学习成功了，successful符合语境。故选B项。 54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刻，我觉得学习英语是成功的，因为我能够交流了。A. explore探索；B. celebrate庆祝；C. compete竞争；D. communicate交流。根据上文“I was trying to explain my 　11　 with my broken English.”以及语境可知，作者通过英语与酒店沟通，成功解决问题，体现了交流能力，communicate符合语境。故选D项。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我就一直是英语学习者，我的学习从未停止。A. matters重要；B. appears出现；C. ends结束；D. fails失败。根据上文“I have been a learner of the English language ever since”可知，作者从那以后一直是英语学习者，所以此处指学习从未停止，ends符合语境。故选C项。 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。 To show that English is interesting and creative, the author uses many 56(1.5分) (example) that show the craziness of English. For example, in fact, there is no egg in eggplant at all 57(1.5分) there is no ham in a hamburger either. Also, there is neither pine nor apple in pineapple. While we can sculpt a sculpture and paint a painting, we take 58(1.5分) photo. And both “in the car” and “on the train” 59(1.5分) (use) while travelling, though the ways one is seated are similar. 60(1.5分) (struggle) among all these usages, one may feel 61(1.5分) (puzzle) about why “carsick” means “sick in a car” while “homesick” means “sick far away from home”. What’s more, it is not easy 62(1.5分) (understand) why while “hard” is the opposite of “soft”, “hardly” and “softly” are not an opposing pair. More examples are offered to show how mad English can be. When the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are 63(1.5分) (visible). In addition, when one winds up his watch, it starts, but when one winds up a passage, it ends. At last, he concludes 64(1.5分) the reason why English can be so mad is that it was invented by people, and that it 65(1.5分) (reflect) the creativity of the human race. 【答案】 56．examples 57．and 58．a 59．are used 60．Struggling 61．puzzled 62．to understand 63．invisible 64．that 65．reflects 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了英语的趣味性与创造性，通过诸多例子展示其用法的“疯狂”之处，并指出这源于人类的创造力。 【详解】56．考查名词。句意：为了表明英语既有趣又富有创造性，作者用了许多例子来说明英语的疯狂。many修饰可数名词复数，example的复数形式为examples，作宾语。故填examples。 57．考查连词。句意：例如，事实上，茄子里面根本没有鸡蛋，汉堡包里也没有火腿。设空处前后的句子成分和句意均完整，根据句意可知，前后两分句为并列关系，故应用并列连词and连接。故填and。 58．考查冠词。句意：我们可以雕刻一座雕塑，画一幅画，我们可以拍一张照片。take a photo为固定短语，意为“拍照”。故填a。 59．考查时态和语态。句意：而且，在旅行时，“in the car”和“on the train”都可以使用，尽管坐的方式相似。主语both “in the car” and “on the train”与谓语动词use之间是被动关系，且句子描述的是客观事实，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语表示复数意义，be动词用are。故填are used。 60．考查非谓语动词。句意：在所有这些用法中挣扎，人们可能会对为什么“carsick”的意思是“晕车”，而“homesick”的意思是“患思乡病的”感到困惑。句中已有谓语动词may feel，设空处应用非谓语动词，struggle与逻辑主语one之间为主动关系，应用现在分词作状语，设空处位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Struggling。 61．考查形容词。句意：同上。空处需填形容词作feel的表语，puzzle的形容词puzzled意为“困惑的”，表示人的感受，符合句意。故填puzzled。 62．考查非谓语动词。句意：更重要的是，要理解为什么“hard”是“soft”的反义词，而“hardly”和“softly”不是反义词，这并不容易。在“it+be+(not) difficult/easy/important/impossible/necessary/...+(for sb) to do sth”这个高频句型中，it为形式主语，设空处需填动词不定式作真正的主语。故填to understand。 63．考查形容词。句意：当星星出来的时候，它们是可见的，但是当灯灭了，它们就看不见了。设空处需填形容词作表语，根据“when the lights are out”可知，visible的反义词invisible“看不见的”符合语境。故填invisible。 64．考查宾语从句。句意：最后，他得出结论，英语之所以如此疯狂，是因为它是由人发明的，它反映了人类的创造力。设空处引导宾语从句，作concludes的宾语，从句的成分和语义均完整，应用that引导该从句。故填that。 65．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：同上。that引导的从句缺少谓语动词，根据was invented可知，此处陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填reflects。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，在学校举办的“英语单词王”比赛（English Word King Contest）中获得了冠军。你受邀在本次比赛的闭幕式上发言，请你写一篇英语发言稿。内容包括： 1．介绍自己记忆单词的方法； 2．表达对同学们的鼓励与祝愿。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and classmates, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear teachers and classmates, I’m Li Hua, and I feel so happy to share my ideas here after winning the English Word King Contest. I have two easy ways to learn new words. First, I put new words into short daily sentences, which makes them not boring at all. I also write new words on small cards that I can carry in my schoolbag, so I can look at them when I wait for the bus. I hope everyone can find their own fun in learning English. It’s certain that your hard work will finally pay off. Hope all of you can make big progress! 【导语】题目要求考生以李华的身份，作为“英语单词王”比赛冠军受邀在闭幕式分享记词方法并送上鼓励与祝愿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 开心的：happy → delighted 方法：way → method 无聊的：boring → dull 进步：progress → advancement 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua, and I feel so happy to share my ideas here after winning the English Word King Contest. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who feels so happy to share my ideas here after winning the English Word King Contest. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First, I put new words into short daily sentences, which makes them not boring at all. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】It’s certain that your hard work will finally pay off. (运用了that引导的主语从句) 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。 When my plane touched down in Guadalajara, Mexico, I got off with a plastic-bound conversational Spanish guide. The agency arranging the homestay for my college-level study abroad hadn’t been able to give me any details about the woman I would be living with for the next few months. So I searched the crowd to look for my mysterious hostess. I scanned the crowd, and then saw her, who looked to be nearly sixty, with strong fingers gripping a white piece of paper with my name scrawled (潦草地写) across it in black ink. I moved toward the unsmiling woman. “League Aun?” she pointed to the sign and asked in a pronunciation that was new to me. “Yeah, Leigh Ann,” I replied. She nodded and let the sign drop to her side. She looked relieved, and I felt relieved that she suddenly had shown some warmth. She was, after all, the only person in Mexico who knew how to spell my name. “Mi nombre Leigh Ann. Soy de los montañas de Carolina Del Norte.” My name is Leigh Ann. I’m from the mountains of North Carolina. That was the extent of my Spanish. She nodded again. My name was the extent of her English. Then she began to speak Spanish, her words flowing faster than river rapids. I could tell she was trying to give me the information I needed to adjust to life in Guadalajara, but I couldn’t even remember how to say I didn’t understand. The first few days I lived with Señora Montañas, my hostess, it was impossible to communicate even the simplest things. Another American student boarder who had just arrived, Katie, became my translator. When we returned after school, Señora asked about our days. First, she addressed Katie and then me. I simply smiled, but still she asked every day, as if she already knew that soon I would be able to answer. 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。 Every afternoon, an hour before mealtime, Señora invited me to the kitchen. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gradually, I sensed a shift — not only in my Spanish, but in my relationship with Señora. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Every afternoon, an hour before mealtime, Senora invited me to the kitchen. She taught me how to make Mexican meals while speaking to me slowly in Spanish. Though I understood little at first, she patiently repeated words and encouraged me to respond. Over time, our conversations grew to fill the kitchen. Then came cheerful songs. She would sing happily, watching my enthusiastic repetition with delight. Her kitchen became my classroom and every meal was a lesson wrapped in kindness. Gradually, I sensed a shift — not only in my Spanish, but in my relationship with Senora. No longer was language a barrier between us; instead, it became the thread that wove our lives together. With each meal we prepared and each song we shared, our bond deepened. I came to see her not merely as a hostess, but as family — a Mexican grandmother whose patience had guided me from silence to belonging. What began as a slightly awkward airport encounter had blossomed into something truly precious. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者Leigh Ann前往墨西哥瓜达拉哈拉交换学习，入住寄宿家庭，与房东Señora Montañas因语言不通难以沟通，在另一位美国学生Katie的帮助下勉强交流，而Señora始终耐心陪伴，最终作者不仅提高了西班牙语水平，还与Señora建立起深厚情感的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写Señora邀请作者去厨房的具体举动。 ② 由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写作者西班牙语的变化，以及与Señora关系的升温。 2. 续写线索： 厨房相聚——学做美食——语言练习——默契渐生——关系升温——情感升华 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ① 教做美食：teach me how to make meals/ instruct me in making meals/ show me how to cook ② 重复话语：repeat words/ say sth. again and again/ repeat what sb. said ③ 加深：deepen/strengthen 情绪类 ① 耐心：patiently/with patience/in a patient way ② 喜悦：delight/joy/pleasure ③ 珍贵的：precious/valuable/cherished 【点睛】【高分句型1】Though I understood little at first, she patiently repeated words and encouraged me to respond. (运用了though引导的让步状语从句) 【高分句型2】 No longer was language a barrier between us; instead, it became the thread that wove our lives together. (运用了完全倒装句和that引导定语从句，修饰先行词the thread) 【高分句型3】 I came to see her not merely as a hostess, but as family — a Mexican grandmother whose patience had guided me from silence to belonging. (运用了whose引导定语从句，修饰先行词a Mexican grandmother) 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。I want to learn german this year. Will you still take spanish? No, I will try a 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. 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. Do you think i'm a good communicator . in general? I'd say so you're a good listener and you're able to explain things clearly. However, sometimes your body language or facial expressions can make you seem a little uncomfortable. Listen to the next question. 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 remove its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost 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 removes its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost languages. Listen to the next question. Have you used hello talk? Yes, I downloaded IT last week. It's really easy to learn english with IT. Yes, this APP offers text, pictures and videos and helps users make a detailed learning plan. 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 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. Listen to the next question. I'm thinking of taking spanish this term. I heard . for my brother that mr. Williams is very tough. He expects everyone to speak . up in class. That sounds chAllenging, but he makes . IT interesting by bringing in native speakers. It's great for . real practice. That's good to hear. Does he also run the spanish club? Yes, though he always says the class itself is what really matters. I'm thinking of taking spanish this term. I heard from . my brother that mr. Williams is very tough. He expects everyone to speak up in class. That sounds chAllenging, but he makes . IT interesting by bringing in native speakers is great for real practice. That's good to hear. Does he also run this spanish club? Yes. though he always says the class itself is what really matters. Listen to the next question. I've been trying a new language APP on my phone to help me learn english. Does that help? I'm really struggling with our english classes. Yes, it's been very helpful. In fact, I think it's improved my english . a lot really. How well. above all, I can learn anytime, anywhere with IT. I can just take out my phone on, say, the bus or the train, and practice my english . is IT easy to use. very. The variety of exercises keeps things interesting. I don't get bored. Does IT help with speaking. definitely. There are speaking exercises and even voices to chat with for practice. Does IT help with grammar and vocabulary? Yes, it's structured and it'll progressed as your knowledge progresses. Sounds like IT covers everything. Is IT expensive? Not at all. It's much cheaper than traditional classes. I'll give me a go then. Thanks for the recommendation. I've been trying a new language APP on my phone to help me learn english. Does that help? I'm really struggling with our english classes. Yes, it's been very helpful. In fact, I think it's improved my english . a lot really how so well. above all, I can learn anytime, anywhere with IT. I can just take out my phone on, say, the bus or the train, and practice. My english is IT easy to use very. The variety of exercises keeps things interesting. I don't get bored. Does that help with speaking? definitely. There are speaking exercises and even voices to chat with . for practice, grammar and vocabulary. Yes, it's structured and it'll progressed as your knowledge progresses. Sounds like IT covers everything is IT expensive? Not at all. It's much cheaper than traditional classes. I'll give me a go then. Thanks for the recommendation. Listen to the next question. Max, class has already finished. Don't you have another class . to attend this ban? 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 all go highly. you know, max, now I can speak english, french, chinese and italian, but I had trouble learning even a second language when I was Young. really? How did you do that? It's simple. I realize 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. interesting. I guess i'm interested in films or music in other languages. That's a perfect start. The initial step isn't always loving a language, but understanding all the incredible benefits and opportunities i've learning other languages, then you'll naturally start appreciating the new cultural communication style. Thanks for the advice. No problem at all. You can come to my office if you need any help learning a new language. Open stores to an entirely new world. It's a journey worth taking. Max class has already finished. Don't you have another . class to attend? I'm a little anxious. The rest of the class seems so motivated to follow your instructions, but i'm struggling to learn french. 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Listen to the next question. Good morning, everyone. I'm pleased to be here to give a talk where two brothers from canada, and we've been living in thailand for eight years, we noticed 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 idea is simple. We want to teach people how to understand and speak english like a native speaker. Different from broadcast english programs, we designed special fund 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, T, V shows and real life conversations. We hope people will use the materials to practice every day. Wish sure that your english will improve a lot. Good morning, everyone. I'm pleased to be here to give a talk where two brothers from canada, and we've been living in thailand for eight years, we noticed 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 idea is simple. We want to teach people how to understand and speak english like a native speaker. Different from broadcast english programs, we designed special fund 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 are sure that your english will improve a lot. 听力部分到此结束。 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较难版02）（原卷版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What language will the man learn this year? A．German. B．Spanish. C．Russian. 2．（本题1.5分）How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 3．（本题1.5分）Which communication skill does the man probably need to work on? A．Body language. B．Active listening. C．Public speaking. 4．（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. 5．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．An app. B．A plan. C．An English course. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What language is Priya learning? A．Spanish. B．English. C．German. 7．(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3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the man’s brother think of Mr. Williams? A．He is humorous. B．He is creative. C．He is strict. 9．(1.5分)What does Mr. Williams value most? A．Spanish club activities. B．In-class practice. C．Visits to native speakers. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Fellow students. B．Teacher and student. C．Fellow teachers. 11．(1.5分)What advantage of the app is the most important for the woman? A．Its feature of chatting. B．Its number of exercises. C．Its convenience for learning. 12．(1.5分)How is the app compared to traditional classes according to the woman? A．It costs much less. B．It is structured in speaking. C．It covers everything. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)How did the man feel in the beginning? A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Motivated. 14．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At school. B．In an office. C．At home. 15．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)Where does the speaker come from? A．Canada. B．England. C．Thailand. 18．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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．(1.5分)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 （本题7.5分）There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see. Learn English Podcast This podcast has three levels. The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English, then episodes are also made for him. Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets (活页练习题) and vocabulary tasks are also included. Speaking Broadly This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes. The English We Speak This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms. There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. No matter whether you are beginners or advanced ones, you will find it helpful. Elementary Podcast This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes, but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different. 21．(2.5分)Which podcast provides exercises going with it? A．Speaking Broadly. B．Elementary Podcast. C．The English We Speak. D．Learn English Podcast. 22．(2.5分)What do we know about Speaking Broadly? A．It records just expert speakers. B．It targets beginners. C．It presents some common mistakes. D．It provides feedback from listeners. 23．(2.5分)What do The English We Speak and Elementary Podcast have in common? A．They both have a fixed episode length. B．They both are aimed at different learner levels. C．They both focus on correcting learners’ mistakes. D．They both invite non-native speakers as guests. （本题10分）For decades, Chinese migrants overseas counted on qiaopi — letters containing words and money — to stay in touch with their families. These letters, composed by writers and sent with a legal stamp, held migrants’ emotional connection with family and greatly backed up families’ grocery shopping and children’s leisure. Today, 77-year-old Jiang Mingdian is one of the last remaining qiaopi writers keeping this tradition alive. For nearly sixty years, Jiang has sat at his street stand, helping people put difficult emotions into words. In the past, when many villagers were incapable of comprehending words, they flooded to Jiang’s stand for his special craft. He delicately phrased their messages, translating raw feelings of homesickness into comforting words. For wives waiting at home, Jiang often used the phrase “mountains and seas between them” to describe the painful distance, while their longing was depicted as a bridge across land and sea. When responses arrived from abroad, Jiang would read them aloud in the local dialect to anxious families. Language also matters. An English letter could cost ten times as much as a Chinese one, helping him support his family during tough times. To better serve his clients, Jiang showed incredible efforts. Although he never studied beyond middle school, he spent at least an hour every night teaching himself English, Spanish, and other languages through radio broadcasts and dictionaries. “People passing by once called me a fool for practicing foreign languages at my door,” Jiang recalls with a smile. With the rise of smartphones, traditional qiaopi have mostly disappeared. Yet, Jiang’s stall remains active. Today, locals still visit him to resolve family disputes or draft legal documents. He also works as a guide at the local Qiaopi Museum, sharing the history of these touching letters with students. “As long as people still need me,” Jiang says, “I will continue.” He stands as a living nameplate of an era, reminding us of the enduring power of handwritten love. 24．(2.5分)What can we learn about qiaopi from the beginning? A．It originally served as legal documents. B．It primarily sustained migrants’ ties. C．It was mainly used to cover daily expenses. D．It was composed of letters and clothing. 25．(2.5分)What makes Jiang’s qiaopi special? A．His knowledge of poems. B．His various writing skills. C．His impressive handwriting. D．His ability to express emotions. 26．(2.5分)Why did Jiang keep on practising foreign languages? A．To make a living. B．To develop his interest. C．To promote his service. D．To broaden his horizons. 27．(2.5分)What does Jiang’s experience show? A．Writing is a blessing. B．Craft bridges hearts. C．Knowledge is power. D．Practice makes perfect. （本题10分）We often say, “It’s on the tip of my tongue,” when we are sure we know a word but cannot recall it at that moment. This is not merely a clever idiom; it reflects a real neurological phenomenon called “lethologica”. The term comes from the Greek words “lethe”, meaning “forgetfulness”, and “logos”, meaning “word”, though researchers usually refer to it as a tip- of-the-tongue state, or TOT state. TOT states occur worldwide. A survey in 1999 found that over three-quarters of languages use a tongue metaphor similar to English to describe this experience. But why does it happen? Producing language is a complex process in which the brain transforms abstract ideas into words. Normally this works smoothly, explains Karin Humphreys from Canada’s McMaster University. “In a TOT state, however, the system breaks down and you become stuck partway through,” she said in 2015. Interestingly, TOT states can repeat for the same word. A 2008 study showed that the longer someone struggles to recall a word before being reminded, the more likely they are to experience another TOT state when trying to remember it later. On the contrary, recalling the word on one’s own reduces the chance of repetition, as found in a 2015 study. People are able to regain the intended word more than 90% of the time. TOT states are more likely when individuals are tired and when they attempt to remember proper names. Age also plays a role: a 1999 diary study found that TOT states occur about once or twice a week for young adults aged 18 to 24, but they are twice as frequent for those aged 80 to 92. This phenomenon fascinates researchers because it shows how memory, language, and cognition can momentarily become disconnected, leaving us knowing that a word exists even when it temporarily slips from reach. 28．(2.5分)What can we learn from the 1999 survey? A．TOT states are similar in English-speaking countries. B．Most languages have similar expressions for the TOT state. C．People from Greece suffer more from TOT states. D．Over three-quarters of people experience TOT worldwide. 29．(2.5分)Why do people fall into a TOT state according to Karin Humphreys? A．They have too many abstract ideas in their mind. B．They haven’t practiced the new words enough. C．Their brain fails to finish the language producing process. D．Their memory is permanently damaged by tiredness. 30．(2.5分)How can people avoid forgetting the same word again? A．Try to recall the word by themselves. B．Wait patiently until someone reminds them of it. C．Increase the chance to repeat it. D．Turn to researchers for professional help. 31．(2.5分)Which is the best title for the text? A．The Origins of the Well-known Idioms B．Different Symptoms of TOT at Different Levels C．Why Your Brain Sometimes Freezes Mid-Sentence D．The Connection Between Age and Language （本题10分）It’s a classic complaint in relationships, especially romantic ones: “She said she was okay with me forgetting her birthday! Then why is she throwing dishes in the kitchen? Are the two things related? ” The answer is YES. Communication is more than words. It’s how those words are said, the tone, the order, even the choice of a particular word. It’s multi-dimensional, as explored by Deirdre Wilson and Dan Sperber in Meaning and Relevance. Consider the following example: Peter got angry and Mary left; Mary left and Peter got angry. Though identical in words, their meanings differ completely. The first one may have us thinking: Wow, Peter must get angry often if Mary leaves. The second sentence suggests that Peter wants more from Mary. Same words — a totally different context. Human language is not a code (编码). True codes have a one-to-one relationship with meaning. One sound, one definition. This is what we see with animals. Wilson and Sperber explain that “coded communication works best when emitter (发出者) and receiver share exactly the same code. ” Not so for humans. We communicate more than the definitions of our words would suggest. This is inferential communication, and it means that we understand not only the words spoken, but the context in which they are spoken. Irony (反语) is a great example of how powerfully we can communicate context with a few simple words. It is more than just stating the opposite. For example, when Mary says, after a boring party, “That was fun”, she is neither saying literally that the party was fun nor saying “ironically” that the party was boring. Rather, she is expressing an emotion. Three words replace paragraphs, showcasing language’s efficiency. Wilson and Sperber concluded that human language developed and became so powerful because of two unique abilities of humans: language and the power to try to interpret mental states of others. We look for context for the words we hear. And we should be very good at absorbing this context to infer meaning. 32．(2.5分)What does the complaint in Paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A．The importance of remembering important moments. B．The inconsistency between words and meaning. C．The necessity of indirect communication. D．The possibility of argument in a couple's life. 33．(2.5分)What may make human language different from true codes? A．The context included in understanding meanings. B．The definitions made by words in communication. C．The coded communication between emitter and receiver. D．The one-to-one relationship between word and meaning. 34．(2.5分)How does Mary’s statement “That was fun” show about irony? A．It uses fewer words to save time. B．It uses a long sentence to show simple feelings. C．It needs detailed explanations to make sense. D．It uses fewer words for complex meanings. 35．(2.5分)What does the author suggest in communication? A．Focusing on the opposite. B．Taking language literally. C．Reading beyond the words. D．Avoiding using ironic tones. （本题12.5分）Many people give up learning a foreign language because they hold some wrong ideas about it. These wrong beliefs prevent them from stepping out of their comfort zone and experiencing the joy of language learning. 36(2.5分) Language experts have summed up several common misunderstandings and explained the truth behind them. The first misunderstanding links language learning only to grammar and vocabulary. There is no doubt that grammar and vocabulary lay a solid foundation for language learning, yet language is essentially a tool for daily communication. When picking up a new language, we can get a chance to explore diverse histories, cultures and lifestyles. 37(2.5分) The second one holds that mistakes in language learning are embarrassing and should be avoided. Traditional classroom learning always stresses accuracy (精确度) above everything else. 38(2.5分) Even native speakers make errors in daily talks, and small mistakes will not prevent effective communication at all. So we should focus more on expressing ourselves rather than fearing mistakes. Thirdly, some people believe it is tough to learn one new language, let alone two. 39(2.5分) Actually, school-taught languages may not suit your life needs as an adult. So, choosing a language based on personal interest helps maintain motivation and persistence through learning difficulties. 40(2.5分) Group learning brings better progress and experience. You can join conversation groups, chat on online forums or learn together with your family members. Modern learning apps also make group study easy and enjoyable. With flexible learning schedules and clear goals, language learning can become a relaxing and rewarding experience. A．But things are quite different in real-life communication. B．Luckily, it is never too late to correct these false views. C．Learners tend to prefer fluency to accuracy in daily study. D．Besides, language learning is wrongly seen as an individual task. E．People often ignore the cultural value behind language learning. F．They keep using the same language learned in school and never dare to try a second one. G．We can also build cross-cultural communication skills via relevant music, movies and books. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I started learning English at the age of 22 in 1995, which is late to start studying a language. I joined a 41 to study English. I needed to get a 550 TOEFL score to study in the USA．It was a 42 task for me as a beginner. At the end of the programme, I took the TOEFL and I 43 it. I was the only person to get a 550 score from the 44 class. After a few weeks I was 45 to go to the USA． There was no one to pick me up at the airport. So I was 46 with my 550 TOEFL score to find my way around. It was not that easy and the 47 did not help me at all. I remembered asking people very simply and probably fluently how to get to my hotel, and in return I would 48 nothing. But I understood one 49 from one person’s answer — “CORNER” and I was able to go to a corner where there were some free phones to call specific hotels. So I 50 one of the phones and called my hotel. I was trying to explain my 51 with my broken English. Finally, I 52 to understand that there were direct hotel buses from the airport. It was at that moment that I felt 53 in learning English because I was able to 54 . I have been a learner of the English language ever since and my learning never 55 . 41．(1分)A．party B．game C．college D．programme 42．(1分)A．valuable B．challenging C．necessary D．different 43．(1分)A．made B．knew C．remembered D．believed 44．(1分)A．beginners’ B．teachers’ C．leaders’ D．partners’ 45．(1分)A．afraid B．free C．safe D．ready 46．(1分)A．sleepy B．alone C．popular D．silent 47．(1分)A．idea B．decision C．score D．exam 48．(1分)A．discover B．record C．expect D．understand 49．(1分)A．word B．joke C．name D．voice 50．(1分)A．picked up B． thought of C． missed out D． checked on 51．(1分)A．relationship B．mistake C．situation D．choice 52．(1分)A．continued B．managed C．forgot D．prepared 53．(1分)A．fruitless B．successful C．easy D．hard 54．(1分)A．explore B．celebrate C．compete D．communicate 55．(1分)A．matters B．appears C．ends D．fails 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。 To show that English is interesting and creative, the author uses many 56(1.5分) (example) that show the craziness of English. For example, in fact, there is no egg in eggplant at all 57(1.5分) there is no ham in a hamburger either. Also, there is neither pine nor apple in pineapple. While we can sculpt a sculpture and paint a painting, we take 58(1.5分) photo. And both “in the car” and “on the train” 59(1.5分) (use) while travelling, though the ways one is seated are similar. 60(1.5分) (struggle) among all these usages, one may feel 61(1.5分) (puzzle) about why “carsick” means “sick in a car” while “homesick” means “sick far away from home”. What’s more, it is not easy 62(1.5分) (understand) why while “hard” is the opposite of “soft”, “hardly” and “softly” are not an opposing pair. More examples are offered to show how mad English can be. When the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are 63(1.5分) (visible). In addition, when one winds up his watch, it starts, but when one winds up a passage, it ends. At last, he concludes 64(1.5分) the reason why English can be so mad is that it was invented by people, and that it 65(1.5分) (reflect) the creativity of the human race. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，在学校举办的“英语单词王”比赛（English Word King Contest）中获得了冠军。你受邀在本次比赛的闭幕式上发言，请你写一篇英语发言稿。内容包括： 1．介绍自己记忆单词的方法； 2．表达对同学们的鼓励与祝愿。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and classmates, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When my plane touched down in Guadalajara, Mexico, I got off with a plastic-bound conversational Spanish guide. The agency arranging the homestay for my college-level study abroad hadn’t been able to give me any details about the woman I would be living with for the next few months. So I searched the crowd to look for my mysterious hostess. I scanned the crowd, and then saw her, who looked to be nearly sixty, with strong fingers gripping a white piece of paper with my name scrawled (潦草地写) across it in black ink. I moved toward the unsmiling woman. “League Aun?” she pointed to the sign and asked in a pronunciation that was new to me. “Yeah, Leigh Ann,” I replied. She nodded and let the sign drop to her side. She looked relieved, and I felt relieved that she suddenly had shown some warmth. She was, after all, the only person in Mexico who knew how to spell my name. “Mi nombre Leigh Ann. Soy de los montañas de Carolina Del Norte.” My name is Leigh Ann. I’m from the mountains of North Carolina. That was the extent of my Spanish. She nodded again. My name was the extent of her English. Then she began to speak Spanish, her words flowing faster than river rapids. I could tell she was trying to give me the information I needed to adjust to life in Guadalajara, but I couldn’t even remember how to say I didn’t understand. The first few days I lived with Señora Montañas, my hostess, it was impossible to communicate even the simplest things. Another American student boarder who had just arrived, Katie, became my translator. When we returned after school, Señora asked about our days. First, she addressed Katie and then me. I simply smiled, but still she asked every day, as if she already knew that soon I would be able to answer. 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。 Every afternoon, an hour before mealtime, Señora invited me to the kitchen. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gradually, I sensed a shift — not only in my Spanish, but in my relationship with Señora. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $