高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较易版01）

听力考试正式开始。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 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. 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. 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 removed 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. 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. Mary, your japanese and chinese are so fluent, how did you get to be so good? Well. I study japanese in school, and I had many chinese friends, so I usually spoke chinese with them. When did you come to live here in china? When I was five years old, my father used to be an official dealing with chinese affairs. Where are your parents now? They went back to friends, but I wanted to stay here next year, though I hope to go . back to paris. why? My boyfriend is in curse. I am thirty years old now. I feel like it's time to settle down and start a family. Mary, your japanese and chinese are so fluent. How did you get to be so good? Well, I study japanese in school and I had many chinese friends, so I usually spoke chinese with them. When did you come to live here in china? When I was five years old, my fighter used to be an official dealing with chinese affairs. Where are your parents now? They went back to friends, but I wanted to stay here next year ago. I hope to go back to paris. why? My . boyfriend is in paris. I'm thirty years old now. I feel like it's time to settle down and start a family. Listen to the next question. Hi, barber. Did you have a nice break? Hi, I sure did. I'm glad to be back one more term to go. By the way, how do you get along with your french? I'd love to learn french, but I don't want to ruin my great point. average. If I don't do well, how will you look at my record? Do you think I should give up the course? That's a tough decision, but look, just to be sure to get a lot of practice. You know, I have a friend who speaks french. Do you want to a number maybe you could . get together. Do you think? SHE minds. I bet sh'd love to talk to you in french. That must be fun. Hi, barber, did you have a nice break? Hi, I sure did. I'm glad to be back one more term to go. By the way, how do you get along with your french? I'd love to learn french, but I don't want to ruin my great point. Average, if I don't do well, how will you look at my record? Do you think I should give up the course? That's a tough decision. But look, just to be sure to get a lot of practice. You know, I have a friend who speaks french. Do you want to a number maybe you could get together. Do you think? SHE minds. i'd bet she'd love to talk . to you in french. That must be fun. 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. 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 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 all 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 IT 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? Hi, ms. 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 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 are 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 love 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? Hi, ms. 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 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 of 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 opens doors to an entirely new world. It's a journey worth taking. Listen to the next question. Thank you so much. IT truly feels wonderful to be back at university again. What I want to share with you today is simple education matters greatly. When I first came to the U. S, I only planned to work as a repairman. At that time, I couldn't read newspapers, nor could I understand news programs or movies on T. V. That was when I decided to attend city college and take english courses for international students. I was really proud to be a college student because no one in my family had ever studied at a college in my hometown. Most people finish school at the age of fifteen and then learn a trade. I followed the same path. fifteen. I learned the skills to become a repairman, and I moved to amErica one year later. Fortunately, I met an excEllent teacher who encouraged me to take math, business and history courses. Later, I became a full time college student. Looking back now, I feel extremely grateful for I can never tell where a life a beat me. If I hadn't attended the college before, I knew that I began to earn money simply because I was really good at math, the ability to solve problems with math far more important than I once thought. I realized this, especially after I started my own business, which is now doing very well. Thank you so much. IT truly feels wonderful to be back at university again. What I want to share with you today is simple education matters greatly. When I first came to the U. S, I only planned to work as a repairman. At that time. I couldn't read newspapers, nor could I understand news programs or movies on T. V. That was when I decided to attend city college and take english courses for international students. I was really proud to be a college student because no one in my family had ever studied at a college in my hometown. Most people finish school at the age of fifteen and then learn a trade. I followed the same path at fifteen. I learned the skills to become a repairman, and I moved to amErica one year later. Fortunately, I met an excEllent teacher who encouraged me to take math, business and history courses. Later, I became a full time college student. Looking back now, I feel extremely grateful for I can never tell where a life a beat me. If I hadn't attended the college before, I knew that I began to earn money simply because I was really good at mat. The ability to solve problems with math is far more important than I once thought. I realized this especially after I started my own business, which is now doing very well. 听力部分到此结束。 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较易版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What’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. 2．（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. 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）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? （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)How did the woman learn Japanese? A．She learnt it in school. B．She once went to Japan. C．She learnt it from her father. 7．(1.5分)How long has the woman been in China? A．For 30 years. B．For 25 years. C．For 20 years. 【答案】6．A 7．B 【原文】M: Mary, your Japanese and Chinese are so fluent. How did you get to be so good? W: Well, I studied Japanese in schools and I had many Chinese friends, so I usually spoke Chinese with them. M: When did you come to live here in China? W: When I was five years old. My father used to be an official dealing with Chinese affairs. M: Where are your parents now? W: They went back to France, but I wanted to stay here. Next year, though, I hoped to go back to Paris. M: Why? W: My boyfriend is in Paris. I am thirty years old now. I feel like it’s time to settle down and start a family. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What can we learn about the woman? A．She lost interest in French. B．She failed her French exam. C．She is unconfident in French. 9．(1.5分)What does the man advise Barbara to do? A．Have a nice break. B．Give up French. C．Meet his friend. 【答案】8．C 9．C 【原文】M: Hi Barbara, did you have a nice break? W: Hi, I sure did. I’m glad to be back. One more turn to go. M: By the way, how do you get along with your French? W: I’d love to learn French, but I don’t want to ruin my grade point average. If I don’t do well, how will it look on my record? Do you think I should give up the course? M: That’s a tough decision, but look, just to be sure to get a lot of practice. You know, I have a friend who speaks French. Do you want her number? Maybe you could get together. W: Do you think she minds? M: I’d bet she’d love to talk to you in French. W: That must be fun. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，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)Who is the speaker probably talking to? A．Movie fans. B．News reporters. C．College students. 18．(1.5分)When did the speaker take English classes? A．Before he left his hometown. B．After he came to America. C．At the age of 15. 19．(1.5分)How does the speaker feel about his teacher? A．Proud. B．Regretful. C．Thankful. 20．(1.5分)What does the speaker mainly talk about? A．How education shaped his life. B．How his language skills improved. C．How he managed his business well. 【答案】17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A 【原文】 M: Thank you so much. It truly feels wonderful to be back at university again. What I want to share with you today is simple: education matters greatly. When I first came to the US, I only planned to work as a repairman. At that time, I couldn’t read newspapers, nor could I understand news programs or movies on TV. That was when I decided to attend city college and take English courses for international students. I was really proud to be a college student, because no one in my family had ever studied at a college. In my hometown, most people finish school at the age of fifteen and then learn a trade. I followed the same path. At fifteen, I learned the skills to become a repairman, and I moved to America one year later. Fortunately, I met an excellent teacher who encouraged me to take math, business and history courses. Later, I became a full-time college student. Looking back now, I feel extremely grateful, for I can never tell where life would lead me if I hadn’t attended the college. Before I knew it, I began to earn money simply because I was really good at math. The ability to solve problems with math is far more important than I once thought. I realized this especially after I started my own business, which is now doing very well. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Listening is a fundamental skill in mastering English. Regular practice allows learners to recognize various accents, follow conversations at natural speeds, and obtain information accurately. Here are several effective channels to improve your listening skills. Podcasts Podcasts offer diverse and convenient resources. Covering almost every topic imaginable, they allow learners to choose content based on personal interests. Most provide authentic (地道的) conversational English and different accents. For structured learning, programs like 6 Minute English offer lessons accompanied by transcripts (文本) to aid understanding. Audiobooks and News Audiobooks enable learners to receive long-term training and get used to continuous spoken language. It is advisable to learn with matching texts to check understanding. Additionally, English news broadcasts like BBC World Service expose learners to formal language and current event vocabulary, benefiting those aiming for academic or professional excellence. Online Video Platforms Platforms such as YouTube and TED Talks provide plentiful materials. Beginners can use subtitles to match sounds with meanings and gradually-reduce their reliance on text. TED Talks, featuring clear pronunciation and attractive topics, are particularly suitable for intermediate and advanced learners. Learning-Apps Apps like Duolingo provide systematic listening exercises. Through short audio clips and repeated training, they help learners strengthen specific vocabulary and grammar. While these apps cannot fully replace immersive (沉浸式的) practice, they serve as useful assistant tools. 21．(2.5分)What is the text intended to do? A．Compare different English learning apps. B．Advertise effective online video platforms. C．Introduce basic skills for daily communication. D．Provide resources for English listening practice. 22．(2.5分)Which is most suitable for people who want to be a top performer in study and work? A．6 Minute English. B．TED Talks. C．BBC World Service. D．Duolingo. 23．(2.5分)What does the author think of English learning apps? A．They can replace real-life practice. B．They can be used as nice learning aids. C．They reduce reliance on vocabulary. D．They mainly focus on grammar teaching. 【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B 【导语】本文主要介绍提升英语听力的四类有效学习渠道，分别是播客、有声书与英语新闻、线上视频平台以及学习软件，并分别说明了各类资源的特点与适用人群。 【详解】21．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Here are several effective channels to improve your listening skills.(这里有几种提升听力的有效渠道。)”推知，文章目的是介绍英语听力练习资源。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Additionally, English news broadcasts like BBC World Service expose learners to formal language and current event vocabulary, benefiting those aiming for academic or professional excellence.(此外，像BBC World Service这类英语新闻广播能让学习者接触正式用语与时事词汇，有益于想要在学业、职场表现出色的人。)”可知，BBC World Service适合想要在学习和工作中表现优异的人。 23．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“While these apps cannot fully replace immersive (沉浸式的) practice, they serve as useful assistant tools.(尽管这类软件无法完全替代沉浸式练习，但它们是实用的辅助工具。)”可知，作者认为英语学习软件是很好的学习辅助工具。 （本题10分）Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired” This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 24．(2.5分)Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 25．(2.5分)What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He got a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Easy. B．Natural. C．Difficult. D．Clear. 27．(2.5分)How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. 【答案】24．A 25．B 26．C 27．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在法国度假时，因法语发音错误而引发的尴尬经历及从中获得的启示。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good.(我很兴奋，但也有点紧张，因为我的法语不好。)”可知，作者因为法语不好而感到紧张。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad.(Claire解释说：“在法语中，有些词发音相似，但意思却大不相同。‘peu’的意思是‘一点点’，但如果你发音不同，听起来就像‘pue’，意思是‘发臭’——就像什么东西闻起来很臭。)”可知，作者遇到的尴尬时刻是发音错误。故选B。 26．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-open er for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say.(这个尴尬的时刻让我大开眼界。它让我意识到在外语中发音是多么daunting。即使发音上的微小差异也会完全改变你想说的意思。)”可知，发音可能是困难的。因此，daunting最可能的意思是“困难的”。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes.(现在，我特别注意单词的发音和意思。如果我再把它们混在一起呢？我会一起笑的。毕竟，笑是学习的一部分——即使有时有点臭。)”可知，作者在法国的经历使他变得对语言学习中的错误持开放态度。故选D。 （本题10分）Bilingualism (双语) has long been an attractive subject for researchers, educators, and linguists alike. In the past, the concept of bilingualism was often tied to cognitive (认知的) advantages. But what’s going on in a bilingual brain has remained somewhat unexplained. To dig deeper, two researchers from New York University, Phillips and Pylkkanen, conducted an experiment to observe the brain activity of bilingual individuals who spoke both English and Korean. They also examined single language participants, which offered them a clearer picture of how speaking two languages influenced brain function. What they discovered was nothing short of inviting. Contrary to common belief, the brain of a bilingual person doesn’t necessarily prioritize one language over the other. Instead, it operates in a smoother way. The bilingual brain appears to process information in both languages with remarkable ease, adapting quickly depending on the context. The most surprising finding from Phillips and Pylkkanen’s study was how effortlessly bilingual brains shifted between languages. Their research revealed that the brain activation patterns of bilinguals were less tied to which language they were using at the moment. This challenges previous assumptions that bilinguals would have specific “mental separate areas” for each language, switching between them like separate modes. Instead, the brain activity of bilingual individuals shows less distinct separation between the two languages. For example, when switching between Korean and English, the brain didn’t have a stop or experience a mental block. Rather, it simply adapted. This is why bilingual individuals tend to excel at tasks requiring cognitive flexibility, such as problem-solving or multitasking. For years, bilingualism has been associated with various cognitive benefits. Studies have shown that bilinguals may experience a slower decline in cognitive function compared to those who speak only one language. The ability to switch between languages effortlessly may help people keep clear-headed, even in older age. Despite these stimulating findings, some reviewers claim that the cognitive benefits of speaking two languages are overstated and that other factors — such as socioeconomic status or education — play a larger role in cognitive development. 28．(2.5分)How did Phillips and Pylkkanen carry out their research? A．By making comparisons. B．By researching on pictures. C．By referring to prior studies. D．By analyzing brain’s structure. 29．(2.5分)What is the common belief about a bilingual person’s brain? A．It is often short of attractive context. B．It ranks one language over the other. C．It always confuses the two languages. D．It balances two languages harmoniously. 30．(2.5分)What causes bilingual people to be good at multitasking? A．Encounter of mental blocks. B．Mental adaptability of the brain. C．Frequent language switching training. D．Mental separate areas for each language. 31．(2.5分)What is the reviewers’ attitude towards the findings? A．Indifferent. B．Tolerant. C．Negative. D．Appreciative. 【答案】28．A 29．B 30．B 31．C 【导语】主要介绍双语者大脑的相关实验研究，以及人们对双语认知优势的不同看法。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They also examined single language participants, which offered them a clearer picture of how speaking two languages influenced brain function.(他们还研究只使用单一语言的参与者，这让他们能更清楚了解使用两种语言如何影响大脑功能)”可知，研究者对比双语受试者与单语受试者开展实验。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Contrary to common belief, the brain of a bilingual person doesn’t necessarily prioritize one language over the other.(与普遍看法相反，双语者的大脑未必会把一种语言置于另一种语言之上)”可知，大众普遍观点认为双语者大脑会将一种语言看得比另一种更重要。 30．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“For example, when switching between Korean and English, the brain didn’t have a stop or experience a mental block. Rather, it simply adapted. This is why bilingual individuals tend to excel at tasks requiring cognitive flexibility, such as problem‑solving or multitasking.(例如，在韩语和英语之间切换时，大脑不会停顿也不会出现思维障碍，而是直接适应。这就是双语者擅长需要认知灵活性任务的原因，例如解决问题或多任务处理)”可知，大脑具备的思维适应能力让双语者擅长多任务处理。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Despite these stimulating findings, some reviewers claim that the cognitive benefits of speaking two languages are overstated and that other factors — such as socioeconomic status or education — play a larger role in cognitive development.(尽管有这些令人振奋的发现，一些评论者声称双语带来的认知益处被夸大了，社会经济地位、教育等其他因素对认知发展影响更大)”可知，评论者不认同该研究结论，持否定态度。 （本题10分）Body language is a language without spoken words and is therefore called non-verbal communication. We use body language all the time. For instance looking someone in the eye means something different than not looking someone in the eye. Body language is used especially to express feelings. For instance, if we don’t like someone, it’s often difficult to say that directly to the person. However, we can make it clear either intentionally (有意地) or unintentionally through body language. The opposite is also true. People may give their true feelings away by not being aware of their body language. Research has shown that most people pay more attention to, and believe more readily, their impression of how a person acts through body language than what’s said through words. Usually body language occurs unconsciously (无意识地). Yet the body language we use decides to a large extent the quality of our communication. It follows that therefore it would be good to become conscious of our own and others’ body language. We can learn to use our body language for a purpose as well as learn to understand and interpret body language of others. It’s important to note that body language has different meanings in different cultures. How we can interpret body language depends on the situation, the culture, the relationship we have with the person as well as the gender of the other. This means that there isn’t one signal that has the same meaning all over the world. If you don’t take this into account you may get yourself into some serious trouble! Body language is also interlinked (连接) with spoken language and a whole pattern of behaviour of a person. As well as that, various body language signs can complement (补充) each other to make a particular meaning clearer or strengthen the meaning of what we communicate. 32．(2.5分)Why is body language used in our daily life? A．Because body language can get the meaning across better. B．Because people can communicate without using words. C．Because sometimes we can't express how we feel easily by words. D．Because body language makes the atmosphere more harmonious. 33．(2.5分)How can we judge a person’s true feelings? A．By his unintentional spoken language. B．By his unintentional body language. C．By his intentional spoken language. D．By his intentional body language. 34．(2.5分)Why should we try to know more about the other’s body language? A．To respond with body language. B．To make the other one feel confident. C．To make the communication go on smoothly. D．To make the unconscious communication meaningful. 35．(2.5分)What’s the main idea of the passage? A．People of different countries need friends to live better. B．Communication with body language is better. C．Everyone is influenced by body language. D．Body language has special meanings. 【答案】32．C 33．B 34．C 35．C 【导语】文章主要介绍了肢体语言属于非语言交流，阐述了肢体语言的功能特点、使用意义，同时指出肢体语言含义具有文化差异性，还会与口头语言相互配合辅助表意。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段“Body language is used especially to express feelings. For instance, if we don’t like someone, it’s often difficult to say that directly to the person. However, we can make it clear either intentionally (有意地) or unintentionally through body language.(肢体语言尤其被用于表达情感。例如，如果我们不喜欢某人，通常很难直接对对方说出口，但我们可以通过肢体语言有意或无意地表达清楚。)”可知，日常生活使用肢体语言，是因为有时我们难以用言语顺畅表达自身感受。 33．细节理解题。根据第二段“People may give their true feelings away by not being aware of their body language.(人们可能在没有察觉自身肢体语言的情况下，暴露自己的真实情绪。)”可知，我们可以通过一个人无意识的肢体语言判断其真实感受。 34．细节理解题。根据第三段“Yet the body language we use decides to a large extent the quality of our communication. It follows that therefore it would be good to become conscious of our own and others’ body language.(但我们使用的肢体语言在很大程度上决定沟通质量。因此留意自身和他人的肢体语言十分有益。)”可知，了解他人肢体语言，是为了保障沟通质量，让交流顺畅进行。 35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“We use body language all the time.(我们一直在使用肢体语言。)”、第三段“Usually body language occurs unconsciously (无意识地). Yet the body language we use decides to a large extent the quality of our communication.(肢体语言通常无意识发生。但我们使用的肢体语言在很大程度上决定沟通质量。)”以及全文多处说明肢体语言无时无刻影响交流、传递情绪、受文化约束、配合口语表意可知，全文核心说明每个人的沟通都持续受到肢体语言的影响。 （本题12.5分）The differences between American and British English have developed over centuries. 36(2.5分) They also include using the same word and special phrases in different ways. Take the word “football”, for example. The British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC, says that for British people, as for most people in the world, this word means a very popular game played with a round ball. But in America this word actually means a sport played with an egg-shaped ball. 37(2.5分) Similarly, the Americans eat potato chips as a snack, while the British eat crisps (薯片). For example, in the well-known British dish, fish and chips, the chips are long pieces of fried potatoes. 38(2.5分) Another word that has almost opposite meanings for American and British people is “quite”. For Americans this word means something like “very”. So, when an American says “It’s quite hot today,” they mean that it is extremely warm. 39(2.5分) If a British person tells you something is “quite good”, they actually mean it is not that great! Such differences can lead to misunderstandings. 40(2.5分) British people talk about “a drop in the bucket (桶)” when Americans say “a drop in the ocean” — both mean a small amount of something that makes no difference to something much larger. Another phrase that can cause a problem in conversation is “I don’t mind”. If a British person is asked if they want coffee or tea, they might reply “I don’t mind”, meaning either is fine. But an American might answer “I don’t care”, which sounds very impolite to a British person’s ears! A．Americans call these French fries! B．British English is a serious language. C．They call the British “football” “soccer”. D．But for British people “quite” means “a little bit”. E．But there are not many examples that can explain it. F．They are not only using different words for the same thing. G．British and American people also use different special phrases. 【答案】36．F 37．C 38．A 39．D 40．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍英美英语在词汇及短语用法上的差异，并举实例说明这些差异可能引发误解。 【详解】36．根据下文“They also include using the same word and special phrases in different ways.(它们还包括以不同方式使用同一个词和特殊短语)”中的also可知，此处应提及另一种差异，F选项“They are not only using different words for the same thing.(它们不仅对同一件事使用不同的词汇)”中not only与下文also构成递进关系，符合语境。故选F项。 37．根据上文“But in America this word actually means a sport played with an egg-shaped ball.(但在美国，这个词实际上指的是一种用蛋形球进行的运动)”可知，此处应说明美国人对英式football的称呼，C选项“They call the British “football” “soccer”.(他们把英式“football”称为“soccer”)”承接上文football的词汇差异，符合语境。故选C项。 38．根据上文“For example, in the well-known British dish, fish and chips, the chips are long pieces of fried potatoes.(例如，在著名的英式菜肴炸鱼薯条中，薯条是长条状的炸土豆)”可知，此处应说明美国人对英式“chips”的称呼，A选项“Americans call these French fries!(美国人把这些称为薯条！)”衔接上文“chips”的词汇差异，符合语境。故选A项。 39．根据上文“So, when an American says “It’s quite hot today,” they mean that it is extremely warm.(所以，当美国人说“今天quite热”时，他们的意思是天气非常热)”以及下文“If a British person tells you something is “quite good”, they actually mean it is not that great!(如果一个英国人告诉你某件事“quite”，他们实际上的意思是没那么好！)”可知，此处应对比英国人对“quite”的理解，D选项“But for British people “quite” means “a little bit”.(但对英国人来说，“quite”意思是“一点点”)”承上启下，符合语境。故选D项。 40．根据下文“British people talk about “a drop in the bucket (桶)” when Americans say “a drop in the ocean”(英国人说“a drop in the bucket”，而美国人说“a drop in the ocean”)”可知，此处应引出英美短语用法的差异，G选项“British and American people also use different special phrases.(英国人和美国人也使用不同的特殊短语)”引出下文短语差异的例子，符合语境。故选G项。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I’d moved to Hong Kong from my hometown in mainland China full of excitement with the firm belief that I was here to become a scientist. However, I felt 41 immediately. I was used to classes in Mandarin, but here everyone spoke English in the lab. Their conversation 42 so quickly that I couldn’t keep up with them. My difficulty in following my supervisor’s instructions led to me 43 an experiment. In a presentation, after I 44 “gene dilution” as “gene deletion,” the silence that followed made me blush with 45 . I didn’t know how I was going to 46 my studies and thought about giving up. Then a senior lab member pulled me aside and said, “You’re not here for your English; you’re here because you can think.” His simple words gave me the 47 to persevere. I recorded every class and meeting, 48 them late at night to fill in the 49 . My English progress was slow but 50 . By the time I defended my Ph.D, I could express my ideas 51 , seeing my accent not as a drawback, but a proud part of my 52 . My confidence 53 . Years later, I returned to my hometown to run my own lab, realizing my mission was to teach my students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and 54 , give them the 55 to succeed in science and in life. 41．(1分)A．out of place B．out of the world C．over the moon D．under the weather 42．(1分)A．began B．changed C．progressed D．concluded 43．(1分)A．conducting B．ruining C．cancelling D．designing 44．(1分)A．pronounced B．named C．spelled D．classified 45．(1分)A．anger B．pride C．embarrassment D．pleasure 46．(1分)A．take up B．reflect on C．push back D．get through 47．(1分)A．choice B．permission C．freedom D．courage 48．(1分)A．correcting B．replaying C．sorting D．appreciating 49．(1分)A．forms B．gaps C．data D．time 50．(1分)A．steady B．painful C．impressive D．effortless 51．(1分)A．quickly B．clearly C．simply D．awkwardly 52．(1分)A．destiny B．achievement C．spirit D．identity 53．(1分)A．faded B．collapsed C．skyrocketed D．remained 54．(1分)A．at first B．after all C．at most D．above all 55．(1分)A．confidence B．approval C．possibility D．ambition 【答案】 41．A 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．C 46．D 47．D 48．B 49．B 50．A 51．B 52．D 53．C 54．D 55．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者满怀憧憬从内地前往香港攻读科研，却因英语语言障碍陷入困境，在一位实验室前辈的鼓励下，作者重拾勇气，通过努力，最终顺利完成博士答辩，重拾自信的故事。 【详解】41．考查短语辨析。句意：然而，我立刻感到格格不入。A. out of place格格不入；B. out of the world极好的；C. over the moon兴高采烈；D. under the weather身体不适。根据上文“full of excitement”与下文“I was used to classes in Mandarin, but here everyone spoke English in the lab”形成的转折对比可知，作者无法适应全英文环境，因此感到格格不入，故选A。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的对话推进得太快，我跟不上。A. began开始；B. changed改变；C. progressed进展，推进；D. concluded结束。根据下文“I couldn’t keep up with them”可知，他们的交流进展太快，作者跟不上，故选C。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我难以听懂导师的指令，导致实验失败。A. conducting实施；B. ruining毁掉，使失败；C. cancelling取消；D. designing设计。根据上文“My difficulty in following my supervisor’s instructions”可知，因为听不懂指令，作者把实验搞砸了，故选B。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次报告中，我把“gene dilution”发音读成“gene deletion”之后，随之而来的沉默让我尴尬得脸红。A. pronounced发音；B. named命名；C. spelled拼写；D. classified分类。根据下文出现沉默和尴尬的场面可知，作者是在口头表达时读错了发音，故选A。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一次报告中，我把“gene dilution”发音读成“gene deletion”之后，随之而来的沉默让我尴尬得脸红。A. anger愤怒；B. pride骄傲；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. pleasure愉快。根据上文“In a presentation, after I pronounced‘gene dilution’as‘gene deletion’”可知，作者在公开场合读错专业术语，因此感到十分尴尬，故选C。 46．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我不知道该如何完成学业，甚至想放弃。A. take up开始从事；B. reflect on反思；C. push back反驳；D. get through熬过，完成。根据下文“thought about giving up”可知，作者觉得自己无法坚持、难以完成学业，故选D。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他简单的话语给了我坚持下去的勇气。A. choice选择；B. permission允许；C. freedom自由；D. courage勇气。根据上文“I didn’t know how I was going to my studies and thought about giving up”以及前辈的鼓励话语可知，作者重新获得了坚持的勇气，故选D。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我录下每一节课和每一次会议，深夜反复播放。A. correcting纠正；B. replaying重放，回放；C. sorting整理；D. appreciating欣赏。根据上文“I recorded every class and meeting”可知，作者录下内容后反复回放学习，故选B。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：填补理解上的缺口。A. forms表格；B. gaps缺口，差距；C. data数据；D. time时间。根据上文“Their conversation so quickly that I couldn’t keep up with them”可知，作者反复听录音是为了补上没听懂的内容，填补理解缺口，故选B。 50．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的英语进步缓慢但稳定。A. steady稳定的；B. painful痛苦的；C. impressive令人印象深刻的；D. effortless不费力的。根据上文持续努力学习以及下文顺利完成博士答辩，并结合空前“My English progress was slow but”可知，进步虽慢但一直稳步提升，故选A。 51．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我为自己的博士学位辩护时，我已经可以清楚地表达自己的想法了，我认为我的口音不是一个缺点，而是我身份中值得骄傲的一部分。A. quickly快速地；B. clearly清晰地；C. simply简单地；D. awkwardly笨拙地。根据上文“My English progress was slow but ”可知，英语提升后作者能够清晰表达想法，故选B。 52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我为自己的博士学位辩护时，我已经可以清楚地表达自己的想法了，我认为我的口音不是一个缺点，而是我身份中值得骄傲的一部分。A. destiny命运；B. achievement成就；C. spirit精神；D. identity身份。根据上文“I’d moved to Hong Kong from my hometown in mainland China”可知，口音是作者个人身份背景的一部分，故选D。 53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的信心急剧上升。A. faded消退；B. collapsed崩溃；C. skyrocketed猛增，飞涨；D. remained保持。根据上文“I could express my ideas , seeing my accent not as a drawback”可知，作者不再自卑，信心大幅提升，故选C。 54．考查短语辨析。句意：最重要的是，给予他们成功的信心。A. at first起初；B. after all毕竟；C.at most至多；D. above all最重要的是。根据上文“teach my students to think critically, solve problems creatively”可知，作者认为给予信心是诸多教学目标中最重要的一项，故选D。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：给予他们在科研和人生中取得成功的信心。A. confidence信心；B. approval认可；C. possibility可能性；D. ambition抱负。根据上文作者自身因重拾信心而获得成功的经历可知，他希望把这份信心传递给学生，故选A。 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。 For centuries, Chinese poets have caught the amazing beauty of the Fuchun River in Hangzhou through simple but poetic words. In July 2024, poets from the BRICS countries followed the same path and engaged in 56(1.5分) impromptu (即兴的) poetry event inspired by the river. Their creations were collected in Messengers from the Vernal Wood, 57(1.5分) was released in Germany on October 18, 2024. 58(1.5分) (edit) Li Shaojun said poetry is a universal language expressing shared human emotions. “The BRICS countries all have a splendid history, and through this common language, we can greatly improve communication and exchange, 59(1.5分) (connect) more BRICS poets,” he said. Talking about his journey to the poetry festival, Brazilian poet Thiago Moraes said he was still excited to visit a country 60(1.5分) (total) different from his own. To his surprise, Moraes found some 61(1.5分) (similar) with the Chinese poet friends in expressing their inner worlds 62(1.5分) landscapes. He emphasized that poetry keeps people humble, open and diverse. “We poets should gather our efforts to make a 63(1.5分) (good) world,” he added. Ethiopian poet Seife Temam, impressed by Tang poet Li Bai, 64(1.5分) (pen) a romantic line: I am a child of the Nile, 65(1.5分) I am drawn to the Fuchun River. 【答案】 56．an 57．which 58．Editor 59．connecting 60．totally 61．similarities 62．through 63．better 64．penned 65．but/yet 【导语】介绍金砖国家诗人沿着富春江采风，举办即兴诗歌活动，并且诗集在德国发行，各国诗人交流感悟的相关情况。 【详解】56．考查冠词。句意：2024年7月，来自金砖国家的诗人沿着同样的路线，参加了一场由这条河流启发而来的即兴诗歌活动。空格后impromptu poetry event为可数名词单数，表示泛指“一场活动”；impromptu以元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。 57．考查非限制性定语从句。句意：他们的作品被收录在《春林信使》一书中，该书于2024年10月18日在德国发行。逗号后是非限制性定语从句，先行词Messengers from the Vernal Wood（诗集名称）指物，从句缺少主语，用关系代词which。 58．考查名词。句意：编辑李少君说诗歌是表达人类共同情感的通用语言。此处表示身份“编辑”，作句子主语；edit是动词，对应的名词editor意为“编辑者”，句首首字母大写。 59．考查非谓语动词。句意：“金砖国家都有着辉煌的历史，通过这一共同语言，我们可以极大地促进沟通交流，联系更多金砖国家诗人。”他说道。本句已有谓语动词can improve，空格为非谓语动词作结果状语；connect和逻辑主语we之间是主动关系，用现在分词connecting。 60．考查副词。句意：谈及这次诗歌节之旅，巴西诗人蒂亚戈·莫赖斯说，来到一个和自己国家完全不同的国度，他依旧感到兴奋。空格修饰形容词different，修饰形容词需要用副词；total是形容词，副词形式为totally。 61．考查名词复数。句意：令他惊讶的是，莫赖斯发现，他和中国诗人朋友在通过山水景物抒发内心世界方面有着一些相似之处。some后可接可数名词复数；similar是形容词，名词similarity表示“相似之处”，复数形式为similarities。 62．考查介词。句意：令他惊讶的是，莫赖斯发现，他和中国诗人朋友在通过山水景物抒发内心世界方面有着一些相似之处。结合句意，此处表示“借助、通过（景物）”，介词through符合语境。 63．考查形容词比较级。句意：“我们诗人应当齐心协力，创造一个更加美好的世界。”他补充道。暗含和当下世界对比，“一个更好的世界”，用good的比较级better。 64．考查动词时态。句意：埃塞俄比亚诗人塞弗·特马姆被唐代诗人李白深深打动，写下了一句浪漫的诗句：我是尼罗河之子，却被富春江所吸引。整篇文章叙述过去发生的事件，时态为一般过去时；pen作动词意为“书写，写下”，过去式为penned。 65．考查并列连词。句意：同上。前后两个分句存在转折关系，表示“但是、然而”，可用but或者yet。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你的外教Mr. Smith计划利用空余时间学习中文，寻找高效的学习方式。请你给他写一封邮件，推荐借助AI学习汉语，内容包括： 1.推荐理由； 2.具体使用建议； 3.表达祝愿。 注意：1.词数80左右，行文连贯； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, Knowing that you plan to learn Chinese in your spare time and hope to find an efficient learning method, I’m writing to offer you some practical advice. I strongly recommend you take advantage of AI to assist your Chinese learning. Firstly, you can have real-time conversations with AI, which will improve your oral expression. Although Chinese grammar is a little challenging, AI can explain the rules that puzzle you most clearly. What’s more, you can turn to it for help whenever you come across learning puzzles. As long as you keep practicing regularly, you will surely make steady progress. Wish you an enjoyable Chinese learning journey. Yours, Li Hua Dear Mr. Smith, Delighted to know that you intend to learn Chinese efficiently in your spare time, I’d like to recommend AI as your ideal learning assistant. Boasting powerful language training functions, AI can offer personalized materials tailored to your level and instantly correct your pronunciation errors, which solves many common learning troubles. To make the most of AI, you can practice daily dialogues with it. Besides, you may turn to it to clarify confusing characters and grammar rules whenever you meet difficulties. Hopefully, AI can be of great help for you to master Chinese well and have a wonderful learning experience! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，推荐借助AI学习汉语，说明推荐理由、具体使用建议并表达祝愿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高效的：efficient→effective/productive 提高：improve→enhance/promote 遇到：come across→encounter/meet with 定期地：regularly→periodically 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：I strongly recommend you take advantage of AI to assist your Chinese learning. 拓展句：It’s my strong recommendation that you take advantage of AI to assist your Chinese learning. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing that you plan to learn Chinese in your spare time and hope to find an efficient learning method, I’m writing to offer you some practical advice. (运用了现在分词短语作状语) 【高分句型2】Firstly, you can have real-time conversations with AI, which will improve your oral expression. (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。 In late February, the Van Heerden family’s dog Coco disappeared from their home, leaving the family, especially the young brothers sad. The two brothers had grown inseparable from Coco. They spent nights searching their neighborhood, posting “Lost Dog” posters on every street. They even left a bowl of food and a blanket (毯子) by the door each night, refusing to let hope fade entirely. At the same time, they reported their dog’s missing to the police station. As time passed week by week, the family gradually lost their original optimism (乐观), yet their daily practice of holding onto hope remained unshaken. “We knew Coco might be gone,” Helen Van Heerden recalled, “but those small acts kept us connected to the possibility of her return. “The brothers’ dedication (奉献) — staying up late to check parks and small streets, asking neighbors for clues — proved that love can last a long time. The good news came on a Saturday morning in mid-March. As the family packed for a weekend trip, Helen’s phone rang. Alicia Thomas, an officer from the police station, spoke in a rush, “We’ve found Coco! A woman named Joy Matodzi rescued her — she’s safe.” Alicia Thomas told them the whole story. Weeks earlier, Joy Matodzi, an animal lover who ran a small vegetable stand, was walking home when she saw a man mistreating a trembling dog on a dirt road. When she saw its silver collar (颈圈) and its tearful eyes, she immediately knew that she must help that dog. She was sure that no pet should be treated like trash. When the man demanded $15 to free the dog, Joy paid without hesitation, and then she rushed to the police station to report it. After Alicia Thomas detailed the story, she asked the Van Heerden family to come to the police station to bring the dog home. 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。 The family gave up their trip and drove to the police station in high spirits. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by what Joy did, the two brothers decided to help animals in need. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The family gave up their trip and drove to the police station in high spirits. As soon as they entered the room, Coco let out an excited bark and dashed toward the brothers, who knelt down to hug her tightly. Tears of joy rolled down their cheeks as they stroked her shaggy fur, checking if she was hurt. Helen held Coco in her arms, murmuring, “We thought we’d lost you forever.” When they met Joy, the family thanked her repeatedly, offering money as a reward, but Joy refused with a smile, saying, “Anyone who loves animals would do the same.” Inspired by what Joy did, the two brothers decided to help animals in need. They used their pocket money to buy food and water bowls, placing them in parks for stray animals. With their parents’ help, they set up a small “animal rescue corner” in their yard, where they took care of injured cats and dogs they found. They also made posters to call on neighbors to treat animals kindly. Whenever someone asked why they did this, the brothers would say proudly, “Joy saved Coco, and we want to pass on her kindness.” 【导语】文章以寻找失踪的狗狗Coco为线索展开，讲述狗狗失踪后Van Heerden家的两个儿子想尽一切办法寻找它，都但没有成功。几周过去了，就在大家失去希望时，警察Alicia Thomas打来电话说狗狗已经被找到，并讲述了Joy Matodzi发现并解救Coco的经过。听了消息，Van Heerden一家放弃度假，前往警察局接Coco。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①根据第一段首句“这家人放弃了旅行，兴高采烈地开车去了警察局。”可知，第一段可描写他们见到Coco的场景，对Joy的感激，以及Joy的回应。 ②根据第二段首句“受到Joy 的启发，兄弟俩决定帮助有需要的动物。”可知，第二段可描写兄弟俩是如何帮助动物的（如：给流浪狗提供水和食物，以及在家搭建临时庇护所，提醒人们保护动物等）。 2.续写线索：开车去警局——见到Coco和她互动——感激Joy Matodzi——Joy Matodzi的回应——受到启发帮助动物——帮助的具体方法 3.词类激活 行为类 ①进入：enter/walk into/step into ②拒绝：refuse/decline ③购买：buy/purchase 情绪类 ①兴奋的：excited/thrilled ②骄傲地：proudly/with pride 【点睛】【高分句型1】As soon as they entered the room, Coco let out an excited bark and dashed toward the brothers, who knelt down to hug her tightly. （运用了as soon as引导的时间状语从句，和who引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】When they met Joy, the family thanked her repeatedly, offering money as a reward, but Joy refused with a smile, saying, “Anyone who loves animals would do the same.”（运用了when引导的时间状语从句，现在分词短语作状语，和who引导的定语从句） 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（较易版01）（原卷版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What’s the man’s problem? A．Memorizing new words. B．Choosing right materials. C．Understanding grammar rules. 2．（本题1.5分）What language will the man learn this year? A．German. B．Spanish. C．Russian. 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）How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Interested. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)How did the woman learn Japanese? A．She learnt it in school. B．She once went to Japan. C．She learnt it from her father. 7．(1.5分)How long has the woman been in China? A．For 30 years. B．For 25 years. C．For 20 years. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What can we learn about the woman? A．She lost interest in French. B．She failed her French exam. C．She is unconfident in French. 9．(1.5分)What does the man advise Barbara to do? A．Have a nice break. B．Give up French. C．Meet his friend. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，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)Who is the speaker probably talking to? A．Movie fans. B．News reporters. C．College students. 18．(1.5分)When did the speaker take English classes? A．Before he left his hometown. B．After he came to America. C．At the age of 15. 19．(1.5分)How does the speaker feel about his teacher? A．Proud. B．Regretful. C．Thankful. 20．(1.5分)What does the speaker mainly talk about? A．How education shaped his life. B．How his language skills improved. C．How he managed his business well. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Listening is a fundamental skill in mastering English. Regular practice allows learners to recognize various accents, follow conversations at natural speeds, and obtain information accurately. Here are several effective channels to improve your listening skills. Podcasts Podcasts offer diverse and convenient resources. Covering almost every topic imaginable, they allow learners to choose content based on personal interests. Most provide authentic (地道的) conversational English and different accents. For structured learning, programs like 6 Minute English offer lessons accompanied by transcripts (文本) to aid understanding. Audiobooks and News Audiobooks enable learners to receive long-term training and get used to continuous spoken language. It is advisable to learn with matching texts to check understanding. Additionally, English news broadcasts like BBC World Service expose learners to formal language and current event vocabulary, benefiting those aiming for academic or professional excellence. Online Video Platforms Platforms such as YouTube and TED Talks provide plentiful materials. Beginners can use subtitles to match sounds with meanings and gradually-reduce their reliance on text. TED Talks, featuring clear pronunciation and attractive topics, are particularly suitable for intermediate and advanced learners. Learning-Apps Apps like Duolingo provide systematic listening exercises. Through short audio clips and repeated training, they help learners strengthen specific vocabulary and grammar. While these apps cannot fully replace immersive (沉浸式的) practice, they serve as useful assistant tools. 21．(2.5分)What is the text intended to do? A．Compare different English learning apps. B．Advertise effective online video platforms. C．Introduce basic skills for daily communication. D．Provide resources for English listening practice. 22．(2.5分)Which is most suitable for people who want to be a top performer in study and work? A．6 Minute English. B．TED Talks. C．BBC World Service. D．Duolingo. 23．(2.5分)What does the author think of English learning apps? A．They can replace real-life practice. B．They can be used as nice learning aids. C．They reduce reliance on vocabulary. D．They mainly focus on grammar teaching. （本题10分）Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired” This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 24．(2.5分)Why was the author nervous about his holiday in France? A．He was poor at French. B．He never went abroad. C．He had no friends there. D．He was in short of money. 25．(2.5分)What awkward moment did the author meet? A．He got a wrong person. B．He made a pronunciation mistake. C．He was tricked by the locals. D．He spelt a word incorrectly. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Easy. B．Natural. C．Difficult. D．Clear. 27．(2.5分)How did the author’s experience in France affect him? A．He smelled bad and was tired. B．He hated learning foreign languages. C．He no longer considered Claire as a friend. D．He became open to mistakes in language learning. （本题10分）Bilingualism (双语) has long been an attractive subject for researchers, educators, and linguists alike. In the past, the concept of bilingualism was often tied to cognitive (认知的) advantages. But what’s going on in a bilingual brain has remained somewhat unexplained. To dig deeper, two researchers from New York University, Phillips and Pylkkanen, conducted an experiment to observe the brain activity of bilingual individuals who spoke both English and Korean. They also examined single language participants, which offered them a clearer picture of how speaking two languages influenced brain function. What they discovered was nothing short of inviting. Contrary to common belief, the brain of a bilingual person doesn’t necessarily prioritize one language over the other. Instead, it operates in a smoother way. The bilingual brain appears to process information in both languages with remarkable ease, adapting quickly depending on the context. The most surprising finding from Phillips and Pylkkanen’s study was how effortlessly bilingual brains shifted between languages. Their research revealed that the brain activation patterns of bilinguals were less tied to which language they were using at the moment. This challenges previous assumptions that bilinguals would have specific “mental separate areas” for each language, switching between them like separate modes. Instead, the brain activity of bilingual individuals shows less distinct separation between the two languages. For example, when switching between Korean and English, the brain didn’t have a stop or experience a mental block. Rather, it simply adapted. This is why bilingual individuals tend to excel at tasks requiring cognitive flexibility, such as problem-solving or multitasking. For years, bilingualism has been associated with various cognitive benefits. Studies have shown that bilinguals may experience a slower decline in cognitive function compared to those who speak only one language. The ability to switch between languages effortlessly may help people keep clear-headed, even in older age. Despite these stimulating findings, some reviewers claim that the cognitive benefits of speaking two languages are overstated and that other factors — such as socioeconomic status or education — play a larger role in cognitive development. 28．(2.5分)How did Phillips and Pylkkanen carry out their research? A．By making comparisons. B．By researching on pictures. C．By referring to prior studies. D．By analyzing brain’s structure. 29．(2.5分)What is the common belief about a bilingual person’s brain? A．It is often short of attractive context. B．It ranks one language over the other. C．It always confuses the two languages. D．It balances two languages harmoniously. 30．(2.5分)What causes bilingual people to be good at multitasking? A．Encounter of mental blocks. B．Mental adaptability of the brain. C．Frequent language switching training. D．Mental separate areas for each language. 31．(2.5分)What is the reviewers’ attitude towards the findings? A．Indifferent. B．Tolerant. C．Negative. D．Appreciative. （本题10分）Body language is a language without spoken words and is therefore called non-verbal communication. We use body language all the time. For instance looking someone in the eye means something different than not looking someone in the eye. Body language is used especially to express feelings. For instance, if we don’t like someone, it’s often difficult to say that directly to the person. However, we can make it clear either intentionally (有意地) or unintentionally through body language. The opposite is also true. People may give their true feelings away by not being aware of their body language. Research has shown that most people pay more attention to, and believe more readily, their impression of how a person acts through body language than what’s said through words. Usually body language occurs unconsciously (无意识地). Yet the body language we use decides to a large extent the quality of our communication. It follows that therefore it would be good to become conscious of our own and others’ body language. We can learn to use our body language for a purpose as well as learn to understand and interpret body language of others. It’s important to note that body language has different meanings in different cultures. How we can interpret body language depends on the situation, the culture, the relationship we have with the person as well as the gender of the other. This means that there isn’t one signal that has the same meaning all over the world. If you don’t take this into account you may get yourself into some serious trouble! Body language is also interlinked (连接) with spoken language and a whole pattern of behaviour of a person. As well as that, various body language signs can complement (补充) each other to make a particular meaning clearer or strengthen the meaning of what we communicate. 32．(2.5分)Why is body language used in our daily life? A．Because body language can get the meaning across better. B．Because people can communicate without using words. C．Because sometimes we can't express how we feel easily by words. D．Because body language makes the atmosphere more harmonious. 33．(2.5分)How can we judge a person’s true feelings? A．By his unintentional spoken language. B．By his unintentional body language. C．By his intentional spoken language. D．By his intentional body language. 34．(2.5分)Why should we try to know more about the other’s body language? A．To respond with body language. B．To make the other one feel confident. C．To make the communication go on smoothly. D．To make the unconscious communication meaningful. 35．(2.5分)What’s the main idea of the passage? A．People of different countries need friends to live better. B．Communication with body language is better. C．Everyone is influenced by body language. D．Body language has special meanings. （本题12.5分）The differences between American and British English have developed over centuries. 36(2.5分) They also include using the same word and special phrases in different ways. Take the word “football”, for example. The British Broadcasting Corporation, or BBC, says that for British people, as for most people in the world, this word means a very popular game played with a round ball. But in America this word actually means a sport played with an egg-shaped ball. 37(2.5分) Similarly, the Americans eat potato chips as a snack, while the British eat crisps (薯片). For example, in the well-known British dish, fish and chips, the chips are long pieces of fried potatoes. 38(2.5分) Another word that has almost opposite meanings for American and British people is “quite”. For Americans this word means something like “very”. So, when an American says “It’s quite hot today,” they mean that it is extremely warm. 39(2.5分) If a British person tells you something is “quite good”, they actually mean it is not that great! Such differences can lead to misunderstandings. 40(2.5分) British people talk about “a drop in the bucket (桶)” when Americans say “a drop in the ocean” — both mean a small amount of something that makes no difference to something much larger. Another phrase that can cause a problem in conversation is “I don’t mind”. If a British person is asked if they want coffee or tea, they might reply “I don’t mind”, meaning either is fine. But an American might answer “I don’t care”, which sounds very impolite to a British person’s ears! A．Americans call these French fries! B．British English is a serious language. C．They call the British “football” “soccer”. D．But for British people “quite” means “a little bit”. E．But there are not many examples that can explain it. F．They are not only using different words for the same thing. G．British and American people also use different special phrases. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）I’d moved to Hong Kong from my hometown in mainland China full of excitement with the firm belief that I was here to become a scientist. However, I felt 41 immediately. I was used to classes in Mandarin, but here everyone spoke English in the lab. Their conversation 42 so quickly that I couldn’t keep up with them. My difficulty in following my supervisor’s instructions led to me 43 an experiment. In a presentation, after I 44 “gene dilution” as “gene deletion,” the silence that followed made me blush with 45 . I didn’t know how I was going to 46 my studies and thought about giving up. Then a senior lab member pulled me aside and said, “You’re not here for your English; you’re here because you can think.” His simple words gave me the 47 to persevere. I recorded every class and meeting, 48 them late at night to fill in the 49 . My English progress was slow but 50 . By the time I defended my Ph.D, I could express my ideas 51 , seeing my accent not as a drawback, but a proud part of my 52 . My confidence 53 . Years later, I returned to my hometown to run my own lab, realizing my mission was to teach my students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and 54 , give them the 55 to succeed in science and in life. 41．(1分)A．out of place B．out of the world C．over the moon D．under the weather 42．(1分)A．began B．changed C．progressed D．concluded 43．(1分)A．conducting B．ruining C．cancelling D．designing 44．(1分)A．pronounced B．named C．spelled D．classified 45．(1分)A．anger B．pride C．embarrassment D．pleasure 46．(1分)A．take up B．reflect on C．push back D．get through 47．(1分)A．choice B．permission C．freedom D．courage 48．(1分)A．correcting B．replaying C．sorting D．appreciating 49．(1分)A．forms B．gaps C．data D．time 50．(1分)A．steady B．painful C．impressive D．effortless 51．(1分)A．quickly B．clearly C．simply D．awkwardly 52．(1分)A．destiny B．achievement C．spirit D．identity 53．(1分)A．faded B．collapsed C．skyrocketed D．remained 54．(1分)A．at first B．after all C．at most D．above all 55．(1分)A．confidence B．approval C．possibility D．ambition 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。 For centuries, Chinese poets have caught the amazing beauty of the Fuchun River in Hangzhou through simple but poetic words. In July 2024, poets from the BRICS countries followed the same path and engaged in 56(1.5分) impromptu (即兴的) poetry event inspired by the river. Their creations were collected in Messengers from the Vernal Wood, 57(1.5分) was released in Germany on October 18, 2024. 58(1.5分) (edit) Li Shaojun said poetry is a universal language expressing shared human emotions. “The BRICS countries all have a splendid history, and through this common language, we can greatly improve communication and exchange, 59(1.5分) (connect) more BRICS poets,” he said. Talking about his journey to the poetry festival, Brazilian poet Thiago Moraes said he was still excited to visit a country 60(1.5分) (total) different from his own. To his surprise, Moraes found some 61(1.5分) (similar) with the Chinese poet friends in expressing their inner worlds 62(1.5分) landscapes. He emphasized that poetry keeps people humble, open and diverse. “We poets should gather our efforts to make a 63(1.5分) (good) world,” he added. Ethiopian poet Seife Temam, impressed by Tang poet Li Bai, 64(1.5分) (pen) a romantic line: I am a child of the Nile, 65(1.5分) I am drawn to the Fuchun River. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你的外教Mr. Smith计划利用空余时间学习中文，寻找高效的学习方式。请你给他写一封邮件，推荐借助AI学习汉语，内容包括： 1.推荐理由； 2.具体使用建议； 3.表达祝愿。 注意：1.词数80左右，行文连贯； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In late February, the Van Heerden family’s dog Coco disappeared from their home, leaving the family, especially the young brothers sad. The two brothers had grown inseparable from Coco. They spent nights searching their neighborhood, posting “Lost Dog” posters on every street. They even left a bowl of food and a blanket (毯子) by the door each night, refusing to let hope fade entirely. At the same time, they reported their dog’s missing to the police station. As time passed week by week, the family gradually lost their original optimism (乐观), yet their daily practice of holding onto hope remained unshaken. “We knew Coco might be gone,” Helen Van Heerden recalled, “but those small acts kept us connected to the possibility of her return. “The brothers’ dedication (奉献) — staying up late to check parks and small streets, asking neighbors for clues — proved that love can last a long time. The good news came on a Saturday morning in mid-March. As the family packed for a weekend trip, Helen’s phone rang. Alicia Thomas, an officer from the police station, spoke in a rush, “We’ve found Coco! A woman named Joy Matodzi rescued her — she’s safe.” Alicia Thomas told them the whole story. Weeks earlier, Joy Matodzi, an animal lover who ran a small vegetable stand, was walking home when she saw a man mistreating a trembling dog on a dirt road. When she saw its silver collar (颈圈) and its tearful eyes, she immediately knew that she must help that dog. She was sure that no pet should be treated like trash. When the man demanded $15 to free the dog, Joy paid without hesitation, and then she rushed to the police station to report it. After Alicia Thomas detailed the story, she asked the Van Heerden family to come to the police station to bring the dog home. 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。 The family gave up their trip and drove to the police station in high spirits. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by what Joy did, the two brothers decided to help animals in need. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $