高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较易版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Exploring English（较易版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）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? 2．（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. 3．（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. 4．（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. 5．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A country. B．The population. C．A language. 【答案】A 【原文】M: The current population of Egypt was over 101 million in 2020, which accounts for 1.31% of the total world population. W: What language do people there speak? M: The national language is Arabic. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(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. 7．(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】6．C 7．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3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(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. 9．(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】8．A 9．B 【原文】M: Mary, your Japanese and Chinese are so fluent. How did you get to be so good? W: Well, I study Japanese in schools and I had many Chinese friends, so I usually spoke Chinese with them. M: When did you come to live here in China? W: When I was five years old. My father used to be an official dealing with Chinese affairs. M: Where are your parents now? W: They went back to France, but I wanted to stay here. Next year, though, I hoped to go back to Paris. M: Why? W: My boyfriend is in Paris. I am thirty years old now. I feel like it’s time to settle down and start a family. （本题4.5分）听下面一段较长对话，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)What does the speaker think of Wordfit? A．It is cheap. B．It is outdated. C．It is user-friendly. 18．(1.5分)What does the speaker like best about Wordfit? A．Its communication function. B．Its design. C．Its fun activities. 19．(1.5分)Why is the speaker unhappy with the listening part? A．The speakers talk too fast. B．The sound is not clear enough. C．There are too many listening exercises. 20．(1.5分)Which practice is missing on Wordfit? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Listening. 【答案】17．C 18．A 19．B 20．A 【原文】   W: Hello, everyone. Today I’m going to talk about an app. So many language learning apps have been created that at times. It’s hard to know which to choose. Wordfit is one of the most popular apps, but is it as fantastic as they say? I like the design. It looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quizzes and games. I particularly like the fact that it lets you chat with other language learners. It’s a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things. Some listening practice is provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn’t hear it very well. The problem was the sound quality. It’s very poor. I think it was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you’re in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think Wordfit is pretty good. At least it is not boring. I would definitely recommend it. However, if you need to practice listening and pronunciation, it’s probably not the best app for you. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Welcome to LearnEnglish Teens — a site for teenagers who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Our courses build their confidence to use English in real life, improving creativity and developing skills for success. We help every teenager unlock their full abilities — with individual support from our expert teachers and creative learning ways perfected over 90 years. And it all happens in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment where every teenager can be themselves. How to Use the Site ·When you have found a page you want to use, read the instructions carefully. ·Read the introduction and then click the Preparation task. This task will help you get ready to do the page. ·The page often has a text, a video or an audio file for you to read, watch or listen to. When you have done that, you can do the exercises that check if you have understood what you have read, seen or heard. We always put the transcript (文字稿) to videos or audio on the page, so just click the transcript tab if you need to read this at any time. ·There are worksheets (活页练习题) on most pages. The worksheets have the online exercises in PDF version and there are also transcripts and answer sheets. These will be useful for you to do exercises offline and for teachers to use as extra homework when students don’t all have an Internet connection. House Rules ·Don’t share personal details (e.g., full name, school, contact info) or organize real-world meetings. ·Choose proper profile pictures (个人头像). ·Be polite, avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS, and post only original statements. All statements must be in English. ·Be responsible for your account. Don’t share your password. Don’t create accounts for other people. 21．(2.5分)What makes the English courses for teenagers effective? A．Strict rules and extra offline homework. B．One-on-one classes given by famous teachers. C．Focus on school performance rather than creativity. D．Well-developed methods and personalized guidance. 22．(2.5分)Why are the worksheets on LearnEnglish Teens useful? A．They help instruct teenagers to use the site better. B．They allow offline learning for those without the Internet. C．They include some online exercises not found on the site. D．They are designed mainly for teachers to set daily homework. 23．(2.5分)Which of the following agrees with the house rules? A．Allowing others to use your account. B．Setting your own photos as you like. C．Posting original statements to other users in English. D．Sharing your school name with a new friend on the website. 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍青少年英语学习网站LearnEnglish Teens的课程优势、使用方法及网站规则。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“We help every teenager unlock their full abilities — with individual support from our expert teachers and creative learning ways perfected over 90 years. (我们通过专业教师的个性化指导和历经90年完善的创新学习方法，帮助每个青少年充分发挥潜能。)”可知，个性化支持和历经90年不断完善的创新学习方法是使该课程有效的主要因素。故选D项。 22．细节理解题。根据How to Use the Site部分中的“These will be useful for you to do exercises offline and for teachers to use as extra homework when students don’t all have an Internet connection. (这些活页练习题便于你离线完成练习，也方便老师在学生无法全员上网时布置额外作业。)”可知，练习题能让无网络的学生进行离线学习。故选B项。 23．细节理解题。根据House Rules部分中的“Be polite, avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS, and post only original statements. All statements must be in English. (举止礼貌，避免全用大写字母，仅发布原创内容，所有文字必须使用英文。)”可知，用英文发布原创内容符合网站规则。故选C项。 （本题10分）Last summer, I went to France for a holiday. I was so excited but also a little nervous because my French was not good. One hot afternoon, after exploring the city, I felt really tired. I wanted to tell my French friend, Claire, “I am a little tired.” I carefully said the words I’d learned: “Je suis un pue fatigue.” But Claire burst out laughing. My face felt hot. What had I done wrong? Claire explained, “In French, there are words that sound similar but have very different meanings. ‘peu’ means ‘a little,’ but if you pronounce it differently, it can sound like ‘pue’, which means ‘stinks’ — like something smells bad. So, instead of saying you needed a rest, it sounded like you were saying you smelled bad and were tired” This awkward (尴尬的) moment was a real eye-opener for me. It made me realize just how daunting pronunciation can be in a foreign language. Even small differences in pronunciation can completely change the meaning of what you’re trying to say. The same is true in English, for example, “ship” (a large boat) and “sheep” (a woolly animal) sound very similar, but they mean totally different things. Now, I pay extra attention to how words sound and what they mean. And if I mix them up again? I’ll just laugh along. After all, laughing is part of learning — even if it’s a bit stinky sometimes. 24．(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）A new set of words was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its September 2024 update. The OED has 500,000 words and phrases and their meanings. It updates its list four times a year. This time, more than 600 new words were added, including some Welsh words as well as Caribbean-English, East African-English and New Zealand-English words. These words were added because people have been using them in many different English writings for a long time. Some of the Welsh words added included “iechyd da” (good health) and “ych a fi” (a strong feeling of dislike). There were also food-related words like “sglods” (chips) and “cawl” (a traditional Welsh soup made with meat and vegetables). The name of the Welsh Parliament (议会), “Senedd”, was also included. From Guyana, a South American country that speaks English, some Caribbean-English words were added, like “butter flap” (a soft, sweet buttery white bread) and “salara” (a spiced coconut filling bread). The phrase “hard ears” which describes a child who is unwilling to listen was also added. From Uganda in East Africa, the word “rolex” was included, which is a shortened form of “rolled eggs”. New Zealand-English words added included “chilly bin” (a container to keep food and drinks cool) and “kapa haka” (a Maori performing arts group that also describes Maori dancing, singing and chanting). The OED wanted to show the diversity (多样性) of English spoken around the world and added these words to help achieve that goal. 32．(2.5分)What do the new words added to the OED have in common? A．They are all about food. B．They are all newly invented words. C．They are all from different countries. D．They have been in use for a long time. 33．(2.5分)Which of the following describes a child who refuses to listen? A．Iechyd da. B．Sglods. C．Hard ears. D．Kapa haka. 34．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of the OED’s updates? A．To show English’s variety. B．To make more people use English. C．To meet the needs of the parliament. D．To let people know more about it. 35．(2.5分)What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The change in English worldwide. B．The importance of updating English words. C．The history of the Oxford English Dictionary. D．The recent update of the Oxford English Dictionary. 【答案】32．D 33．C 34．A 35．D 【导语】文章主要介绍了《牛津英语词典》2024年9月的更新，收录了来自世界各地不同变体英语的六百多个新词，并说明了收录这些词汇的目的。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段“These words were added because people have been using them in many different English writings for a long time.(这些单词被收录，是因为人们已经在各类英文书面材料中长期使用它们。)”可知，新增单词的共同点是已经被使用了很长一段时间。 33．细节理解题。根据第四段“The phrase ‘hard ears’ which describes a child who is unwilling to listen was also added.(短语‘hard ears’也被收录，它用来形容一个不愿听话的孩子。)”可知，“hard ears”可以描述拒绝听话的孩子。 34．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The OED wanted to show the diversity (多样性) of English spoken around the world and added these words to help achieve that goal.(《牛津英语词典》想要展示全世界所使用英语的多样性，并且收录这些单词来助力实现这一目标。)”可知，词典更新的主要目的是展示英语的多样性。 35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A new set of words was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its September 2024 update.(在2024年9月的更新版本中，一批新词被收录进《牛津英语词典》。)”以及全文内容可知，文章围绕《牛津英语词典》的最新一次词汇更新展开介绍。 （本题12.5分）Many students only use online translation tools when they meet new English words. They think paper dictionaries are slow and old-fashioned. 36(2.5分) A good paper dictionary is not only a tool for checking spelling, but also a powerful helper for improving your overall English ability. 37(2.5分) When you write an English composition or a formal note, you need correct spelling and standard word forms. Online tools sometimes give wrong spellings or informal expressions. A paper dictionary can provide you with official, standard and reliable word information without network mistakes. Besides spelling, you can learn real English usage from a paper dictionary. Many words have more than one common meaning in different situations. 38(2.5分) It also shows typical sentence patterns and polite collocations that you cannot easily find on short online search pages. What’s more, using a paper dictionary helps you develop good learning habits. When you look up a word, you have to turn pages carefully and read related words around it. 39(2.5分) This slow and careful process helps you remember words more firmly and build solid basic language skills day by day. In short, do not give up paper dictionaries in your daily English study. 40(2.5分) You will gradually find that your vocabulary, grammar and writing ability all improve step by step with the help of this traditional learning tool. A．It is always correct in spelling and word forms. B．But this idea makes them miss a lot of learning chances. C．You can see more related words and useful phrases at the same time. D．Online tools are very convenient and popular among young students. E．First, a paper dictionary gives you totally correct language information. F．Teachers suggest using online tools and dictionaries together wisely. G．Keep one beside your desk and use it every day in your spare time. 【答案】36．B 37．E 38．A 39．C 40．G 【导语】文章主要论述了纸质词典的诸多优势，建议学生在日常英语学习中不要放弃使用纸质词典。 【详解】36．由上文“Many students only use online translation tools when they meet new English words. They think paper dictionaries are slow and old-fashioned. (很多学生遇到英语生词时，只会使用在线翻译工具。他们认为纸质词典使用起来速度慢且落后、早已过时)”及下文“A good paper dictionary is not only a tool for checking spelling, but also a powerful helper for improving your overall English ability.(一本好的纸质词典不仅是检查拼写的工具，也是提高整体英语能力的有力帮手)”可知，上文说明学生对纸质词典的偏见，下文转折说明纸质词典的好处，本空应指出这种偏见导致了不好的结果。B选项“但这个想法让他们错过了很多学习机会”能承上启下，符合语境。 37．由下文“When you write an English composition or a formal note, you need correct spelling and standard word forms. Online tools sometimes give wrong spellings or informal expressions. A paper dictionary can provide you with official, standard and reliable word information without network mistakes.(撰写英语作文或正式文书时，用词拼写、词汇形式都必须规范准确。在线工具时常出现拼写错误与非正式表达，而纸质词典提供权威标准、真实可靠的词汇释义，不会出现网络差错)”可知，本段主要讲纸质词典能提供正确的语言信息。E选项“首先，纸质词典给你完全正确的语言信息”能概括本段主旨，符合语境。 38．由上文“Besides spelling, you can learn real English usage from a paper dictionary.(除了拼写之外，你还可以从纸质词典中学习到真正的英语用法)”及下文“It also shows typical sentence patterns and polite collocations that you cannot easily find on short online search pages.(它还收录了网络简短搜索页面难以找到的经典句型和规范搭配)”可知，本句应继续介绍纸质词典的优势，与后文also形成递进关系。A选项“它在拼写和词形方面总是正确的”能承上启下，符合语境。 39．由上文“When you look up a word, you have to turn pages carefully and read related words around it.(查阅单词时，你需要仔细翻页，阅读单词周边的相关词汇)”及下文“This slow and careful process helps you remember words more firmly and build solid basic language skills day by day.(这个循序渐进、细致用心的过程，能帮你把单词记得更牢固，日复一日夯实语言基础功底)”可知，上文提出仔细翻页，下文介绍仔细翻页的好处，本空应说明翻页过程中能获得的额外收获。C选项“你可以同时看到更多相关单词和有用短语”能承上启下，符合语境。 40．由上文“In short, do not give up paper dictionaries in your daily English study.(总之，在日常英语学习中不要舍弃纸质词典)”及下文“You will gradually find that your vocabulary, grammar and writing ability all improve step by step.(你会慢慢发现自己的词汇、语法和写作能力稳步提升)”可知，上文发出使用纸质词典的倡议，下文是坚持使用后的学习效果。本空应给出具体的行动建议。G选项“在你桌旁放一本，每天空闲时使用它”能承上启下，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Last year, I had a difficult time in my English class. I was not good at speaking and always 41 when the teacher asked me to answer questions. I felt discouraged and even wanted to 42 the class. One day, my English teacher, Mr. Wang, noticed my 43 . He asked me to stay after class and had a talk with me. “Don’t give up,” he said gently. “Everyone has difficulties when learning a new language. The key is to 44 trying and not be afraid of making mistakes.” He also told me that laughter could help me 45 . “If you can laugh at your own mistakes, you’ll feel less stressed,” he added. After that talk, I decided to 46 . I started to practice speaking English every day, even if it was just a few sentences. I joined an English corner at school where I could 47 with other students. At first, I still made many mistakes, but I remembered Mr. Wang’s words and laughed at them instead of feeling 48 . Slowly, my English improved. I became more 49 in class and even volunteered to answer questions. My classmates were surprised by my 50 and often praised me for my progress. Mr. Wang was also happy to see that I had 51 my fear of speaking. Last month, I took part in an English speech competition. I was nervous before the competition, but I 52 myself with Mr. Wang’s encouragement. I gave my speech clearly and even added some 53 parts to make the audience laugh. To my surprise, I won the third prize! This experience taught me that 54 is not impossible if you keep trying. It also showed me the power of laughter and encouragement. I am now more 55 about my English studies and believe that I can do even better in the future. 41．(1分)A．cried B．smiled C．froze D．shouted 42．(1分)A．drop B．join C．attend D．finish 43．(1分)A．happiness B．sadness C．excitement D．anger 44．(1分)A．stop B．keep C．forget D．avoid 45．(1分)A．relax B．work C．study D．fight 46．(1分)A．give in B．give up C．cheer up D．turn up 47．(1分)A．argue B．compete C．talk D．fight 48．(1分)A．happy B．ashamed C．excited D．proud 49．(1分)A．active B．quiet C．shy D．lazy 50．(1分)A．change B．mistake C．fear D．hobby 51．(1分)A．felt B．overcome C．noticed D．remembered 52．(1分)A．helped B．enjoyed C．encouraged D．hurt 53．(1分)A．sad B．serious C．boring D．funny 54．(1分)A．success B．failure C．difficulty D．illness 55．(1分)A．worried B．confident C．nervous D．careful 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．B 45．A 46．C 47．C 48．B 49．A 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者曾英语口语薄弱想退课，在王老师鼓励下振作练习，笑对错误，最终克服恐惧并在演讲比赛获奖，重拾英语学习信心的故事。 【详解】41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不太擅长说话，每当老师让我回答问题时，我总是会不知所措而僵住不动。A. cried哭泣；B. smiled微笑；C. froze僵住；D. shouted叫喊。根据上文“I was not good at speaking”可知，作者不擅长口语，所以老师提问时会僵住。故选C。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我感到很沮丧，甚至想要放弃这门课程了。A. drop放弃；B. join加入；C. attend参加；D. finish结束。根据上文“I felt discouraged and even wanted to”可知，作者很沮丧，甚至想放弃这门课，drop the class意为“放弃课程”。故选A。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我的英语老师王老师察觉到了我的悲伤情绪。A. happiness幸福；B. sadness悲伤；C. excitement激动；D. anger愤怒。根据上文“I felt discouraged and even wanted to”可知，作者因英语差想放弃课程，情绪是低落的，王老师注意到的是作者的悲伤情绪。故选B。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：关键在于要不断尝试，不要害怕犯错。A. stop停止；B. keep保持；C. forget忘记；D. avoid避免。根据后文“trying and not be afraid of making mistakes”可知，老师鼓励作者不要放弃，学习语言都会遇到困难，关键是坚持尝试，keep trying表示“持续努力”。故选B。 45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他还告诉我，笑能帮助我放松心情。A. relax放松；B. work工作；C. study学习；D. fight战斗。后文“If you can laugh at your own mistakes, you’ll feel less stressed”提到笑对错误能减少压力，可知老师说笑声能帮作者放松。故选A。 46．考查动词短语辨析。句意：经过那次谈话后，我决定振作起来。A. give in屈服；B. give up放弃；C. cheer up振作起来；D. turn up出现。根据后文“I started to practice speaking English every day, even if it was just a few sentences.(我开始每天练习说英语，哪怕只是说几句也好)”可知，作者振作了起来，开始练习说英语。故选C。 47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我参加了学校的英语角，在那里我可以和其他学生交谈。A. argue争论；B. compete比赛；C. talk交谈；D. fight战斗。根据上文“I joined an English corner at school”可知，英语角是学生们用英语交谈的场所。故选C。 48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，我还是犯了不少错误，但我记住了王老师的话，一笑而过，没有感到羞愧。A. happy快乐的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. excited激动的；D. proud骄傲的。根据上文“laughed at them instead of feeling”可知，作者不再因犯错而羞愧，反而笑对错误。故选B。 49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在课堂上变得更加积极了，甚至还主动提出要回答问题。A. active活跃的；B. quiet安静的；C. shy害羞的；D. lazy懒惰的。根据后文“even volunteered to answer questions”可知，作者在课堂上更加积极了。故选A。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的同学们对我的变化感到惊讶，并且经常称赞我取得了进步。A. change变化；B. mistake错误；C. fear恐惧；D. hobby爱好。根据上文“even volunteered to answer questions”以及后文“praised me for my progress”可知，同学们对作者的变化感到惊讶。故选A。 51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：王老师也很高兴看到我已经克服了害怕发言的恐惧心理。A. felt感觉；B. overcome克服；C. noticed注意到；D. remembered记得。根据上文“even volunteered to answer questions”可知，作者克服了害怕发言的恐惧心理。故选B。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在比赛前我有些紧张，但通过王老师的鼓励，我打消了紧张情绪。A. helped帮助；B. enjoyed欣赏；C. encouraged鼓励；D. hurt伤害。根据上文“I was nervous before the competition”以及but表示转折，说明赛前作者很紧张，但用王老师的鼓励来鼓励自己。故选C。 53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我清晰地发表了演讲，并且还加入了一些有趣的片段，以逗得观众发笑。A. sad悲伤的；B. serious严肃的；C. boring无聊的；D. funny有趣的。根据后文“make the audience laugh”可知，作者在演讲中加入有趣的部分让观众发笑。故选D。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历让我明白，只要不断努力，成功并非遥不可及。A. success成功；B. failure失败；C. difficulty困难；D. illness疾病。根据后文“is not impossible if you keep trying”可知，这次经历让作者明白，坚持尝试的话成功并非不可能。故选A。 55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在我对自己的英语学习更有信心了，而且我相信自己未来的表现会更出色。A. worried担心的；B. confident自信的；C. nervous紧张的；D. careful仔细的。根据后文“believe that I can do even better in the future”可知，作者现在对自己的英语学习更有信心，相信未来能做得更好。故选B。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In today’s world, learning a foreign language is very important. It can open up a new world for you. Last year, I had a chance 56(1.5分) (visit) Paris with my family. I was really excited because I 57(1.5分) (study) French for two years at school. However, when I arrived there, I found 58(1.5分) difficult to understand what the local people were saying. They spoke so fast! At first, I was a bit disappointed and shy to speak. But my mother encouraged me. “Just try your 59(1.5分) (good),” she said. One day, we got lost in a small street. I saw an old man 60(1.5分) (sit) in front of a bakery. I took a deep breath and walked up to him. “Excusez-moi,” I said. I tried to ask for directions in my 61(1.5分) (break) French. To my surprise, he understood me! He answered slowly and patiently 62(1.5分) that I could understand. That was a big moment for me. I realized that making an effort is more important 63(1.5分) speaking perfectly. Since then, I have become 64(1.5分) (confident) in using French. I now believe that if you try to communicate, people 65(1.5分) (be) always willing to help. 【答案】 56．to visit 57．had studied/had been studying 58．it 59．best 60．sitting 61．broken 62．so 63．than 64．more confident 65．are 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了通过在巴黎用法语问路的经历，作者领悟到语言学习的关键不在于完美表达，而在于勇敢尝试。 56．考查非谓语动词。句意：去年，我有机会和家人一起去了巴黎。名词chance后常跟动词不定式作后置定语，表示“做……的机会”，因此用visit“参观，游览”的不定式形式。故填to visit。 57．考查动词时态。句意：我非常兴奋，因为我已经在学校学了两年法语。空处作because引导的原因状语从句的谓语，主句为一般过去时，再结合从句的时间状语“for two years”可知，从句描述的是某一过去动作前已完成的行为，时态用过去完成时，也可理解为行为从过去的过去开始一直延续到过去某个时间点，且会继续进行下去，时态用过去完成进行时。故填had studied/had been studying。 58．考查固定句型。句意：然而，当我到达那里时，我发现很难听懂当地人在说什么。根据“found”和“difficult to understand”可知，此处用固定句型“find it+形容词+to do sth.”，意为“发现做某事……”，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的不定式。故填it。 59．考查固定短语t。句意：但妈妈鼓励我，她说：“尽力就好。”根据“difficult to understand”可知，固定短语try one’s best“尽力”符合题意。故填best。 60．考查非谓语动词。句意：我看到一位老人坐在面包店前。根据“I saw an old man”可知，固定短语see sb. doing sth.“看到某人正在做某事”符合题意，因此用sit“坐”的现在分词形式，作宾语补足语。故填sitting。 61．考查形容词。句意：我用蹩脚的法语问路。空处作修饰French的定语，形容词broken符合题意，意为“蹩脚的，不流利的”。故填broken。 62．考查目的状语从句。句意：他缓慢而耐心地回答，以便我能听懂。根据“that I could understand”可知，此处应用so that…引导目的状语从句，表示“以便”。故填so。 63．考查介词。句意：我意识到，努力尝试比说得完美更重要。根据空前的“more important”可知，空处应用介词than，引出被比较的对象。故填than。 64．考查比较级。句意：从那以后，我在用法语时变得更加自信。空处作表语，结合上一句中的领悟可知，此处指“变得更加自信”，因此用形容词confident“自信的”的比较级形式。故填more confident。 65．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：我现在相信，只要你尝试沟通，人们总是愿意帮助的。空处作主句的谓语，此处在描述一般性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，主语是people，be动词应用are。故填are。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是高二学生李华，你最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件求助，内容包括： 1. 简述你在听说方面遇到的困难； 2. 恳请她给予建议或指导，并表达感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Emma, I am Li Hua, a student from your Grade 2 class. I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. Additionally, I often hesitate to speak up due to a fear of making grammar mistakes or having a strong accent. Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles? Your guidance would mean a lot to me. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以高二学生李华的身份，给外教Emma写一封邮件，说明自己在英语听说方面遇到的困难并请求建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累   困扰：bother→trouble/disturb   沮丧的：frustrated→upset/discouraged   克服：overcome→get over/conquer 寻求：seek→pursue 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles?   拓展句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions that can help me overcome these obstacles?   【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)   六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I had always been weak in English writing. My articles were filled with simple sentences and all kinds of grammar mistakes, so I often got low marks in every English exam. Every time the teacher handed out exam papers, I would quickly cover my paper, afraid that my classmates would see my terrible scores. Watching them get high marks without much effort, I felt deeply upset and helpless. Little by little, I even made up my mind to give up English writing completely. Luckily, my English teacher soon noticed my bad mood. Instead of blaming me for my poor performance, she stayed after class and talked with me patiently. She told me that valuable progress never comes in a short time, and sticking to daily practice is the most useful way to get through all kinds of difficulties. Her warm words brought me a little hope again. Encouraged by what she said, I decided to make a real change. I bought a thick notebook to write down beautiful sentences and useful expressions from Reader’s Digest every day. After finishing my schoolwork, I rewrote my compositions again and again. Each afternoon after class, I went to her office and handed my revised articles to her to correct all my mistakes. I reviewed these marked points every night to avoid making the same errors next time. However, two months of steady hard work did not bring me better results. Staring at the disappointing paper covered with red lines, I lost all my confidence once more. I could not help wondering if all my time and effort meant nothing at all. 注意： 1. 续写词数应在150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1 One afternoon, I wandered into my teacher’s office with tears welling up in my eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 Months later, the city-wide English examination arrived. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Paragraph 1 One afternoon, I wandered into my teacher’s office with tears welling up in my eyes. I told her honestly that I planned to give up English writing, because my daily practice failed to bring satisfying scores and left me discouraged. My teacher comforted me patiently and pointed out my silent progress in grammar and expression that I had ignored. Encouraged by her warm words, I adjusted my study methods. I sorted out all my writing mistakes, memorized useful sentences, and revised my old compositions over and over again. I kept practicing steadily, hoping to make real progress step by step.Paragraph 2 Months later, the city-wide English examination arrived. Sitting in the exam room, I felt a mix of nervousness and expectation. When facing the writing task, I felt worried at first, fearing I might make stupid mistakes. However, all the skills and expressions I had practiced hard came to my mind naturally. I organized my ideas logically, finished the composition smoothly and checked every sentence carefully. After the exam, I felt unusually peaceful and confident. When the results came out, I was delighted to find my writing score improved greatly. I learned that constant perseverance is the key to progress, and no sincere effort will ever go to waste. 【导语】本文以提升英语写作为线索展开，讲述了英语写作能力薄弱的“我”因成绩差而自卑，想放弃。在老师耐心鼓励下，“我”坚持练习、修改作文，却两个月未见提升。再次陷入绝望时，老师指出“我”的隐性进步，助“我”调整方法。最终，“我”通过持续努力，在全市英语考试中取得显著提高，领悟到坚持的力量。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句可知，第一段可描写“我”告知老师自己绝望的想法，老师再次安慰并鼓励“我”，“我”调整方法，继续努力。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写面对考试“我”很紧张焦虑，但努力没有白费，“我”顺利完成考试，取得良好的结果，“我”领悟到坚持的力量。 2. 续写线索：“我”含泪见老师——老师安慰崩溃的“我”——“我”调整方法——全市英语考试到来——考试感受与结果——领悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①放弃：give up/quit/abandon ②忽视：ignore/neglect/disregard 情绪类 ①沮丧的：discouraged/frustrated/downhearted ②担心的：worried/concerned/afraid 【点睛】[高分句型1] I told her honestly that I planned to give up English writing, because my daily practice failed to bring satisfying scores and left me discouraged. (运用了that引导宾语从句、because引导原因状语从句) [高分句型2] When facing the writing task, I felt worried at first, fearing I might make stupid mistakes.. (运用了When引导时间状语从句、现在分词作状语、that引导宾语从句并被省略) 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02）（原卷版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How does the woman feel about the Language Study Fair? A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Interested. 2．（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. 3．（本题1.5分）What language will the man learn this year? A．German. B．Spanish. C．Russian. 4．（本题1.5分）What’s the man’s problem? A．Memorizing new words. B．Choosing right materials. C．Understanding grammar rules. 5．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A country. B．The population. C．A language. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(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. 7．(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3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(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. 9．(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)What does the speaker think of Wordfit? A．It is cheap. B．It is outdated. C．It is user-friendly. 18．(1.5分)What does the speaker like best about Wordfit? A．Its communication function. B．Its design. C．Its fun activities. 19．(1.5分)Why is the speaker unhappy with the listening part? A．The speakers talk too fast. B．The sound is not clear enough. C．There are too many listening exercises. 20．(1.5分)Which practice is missing on Wordfit? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Listening. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Welcome to LearnEnglish Teens — a site for teenagers who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Our courses build their confidence to use English in real life, improving creativity and developing skills for success. We help every teenager unlock their full abilities — with individual support from our expert teachers and creative learning ways perfected over 90 years. And it all happens in a safe, nurturing, and playful environment where every teenager can be themselves. How to Use the Site ·When you have found a page you want to use, read the instructions carefully. ·Read the introduction and then click the Preparation task. This task will help you get ready to do the page. ·The page often has a text, a video or an audio file for you to read, watch or listen to. When you have done that, you can do the exercises that check if you have understood what you have read, seen or heard. We always put the transcript (文字稿) to videos or audio on the page, so just click the transcript tab if you need to read this at any time. ·There are worksheets (活页练习题) on most pages. The worksheets have the online exercises in PDF version and there are also transcripts and answer sheets. These will be useful for you to do exercises offline and for teachers to use as extra homework when students don’t all have an Internet connection. House Rules ·Don’t share personal details (e.g., full name, school, contact info) or organize real-world meetings. ·Choose proper profile pictures (个人头像). ·Be polite, avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS, and post only original statements. All statements must be in English. ·Be responsible for your account. Don’t share your password. Don’t create accounts for other people. 21．(2.5分)What makes the English courses for teenagers effective? A．Strict rules and extra offline homework. B．One-on-one classes given by famous teachers. C．Focus on school performance rather than creativity. D．Well-developed methods and personalized guidance. 22．(2.5分)Why are the worksheets on LearnEnglish Teens useful? A．They help instruct teenagers to use the site better. B．They allow offline learning for those without the Internet. C．They include some online exercises not found on the site. D．They are designed mainly for teachers to set daily homework. 23．(2.5分)Which of the following agrees with the house rules? A．Allowing others to use your account. B．Setting your own photos as you like. C．Posting original statements to other users in English. D．Sharing your school name with a new friend on the website. （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）A new set of words was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its September 2024 update. The OED has 500,000 words and phrases and their meanings. It updates its list four times a year. This time, more than 600 new words were added, including some Welsh words as well as Caribbean-English, East African-English and New Zealand-English words. These words were added because people have been using them in many different English writings for a long time. Some of the Welsh words added included “iechyd da” (good health) and “ych a fi” (a strong feeling of dislike). There were also food-related words like “sglods” (chips) and “cawl” (a traditional Welsh soup made with meat and vegetables). The name of the Welsh Parliament (议会), “Senedd”, was also included. From Guyana, a South American country that speaks English, some Caribbean-English words were added, like “butter flap” (a soft, sweet buttery white bread) and “salara” (a spiced coconut filling bread). The phrase “hard ears” which describes a child who is unwilling to listen was also added. From Uganda in East Africa, the word “rolex” was included, which is a shortened form of “rolled eggs”. New Zealand-English words added included “chilly bin” (a container to keep food and drinks cool) and “kapa haka” (a Maori performing arts group that also describes Maori dancing, singing and chanting). The OED wanted to show the diversity (多样性) of English spoken around the world and added these words to help achieve that goal. 32．(2.5分)What do the new words added to the OED have in common? A．They are all about food. B．They are all newly invented words. C．They are all from different countries. D．They have been in use for a long time. 33．(2.5分)Which of the following describes a child who refuses to listen? A．Iechyd da. B．Sglods. C．Hard ears. D．Kapa haka. 34．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of the OED’s updates? A．To show English’s variety. B．To make more people use English. C．To meet the needs of the parliament. D．To let people know more about it. 35．(2.5分)What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The change in English worldwide. B．The importance of updating English words. C．The history of the Oxford English Dictionary. D．The recent update of the Oxford English Dictionary. （本题12.5分）Many students only use online translation tools when they meet new English words. They think paper dictionaries are slow and old-fashioned. 36(2.5分) A good paper dictionary is not only a tool for checking spelling, but also a powerful helper for improving your overall English ability. 37(2.5分) When you write an English composition or a formal note, you need correct spelling and standard word forms. Online tools sometimes give wrong spellings or informal expressions. A paper dictionary can provide you with official, standard and reliable word information without network mistakes. Besides spelling, you can learn real English usage from a paper dictionary. Many words have more than one common meaning in different situations. 38(2.5分) It also shows typical sentence patterns and polite collocations that you cannot easily find on short online search pages. What’s more, using a paper dictionary helps you develop good learning habits. When you look up a word, you have to turn pages carefully and read related words around it. 39(2.5分) This slow and careful process helps you remember words more firmly and build solid basic language skills day by day. In short, do not give up paper dictionaries in your daily English study. 40(2.5分) You will gradually find that your vocabulary, grammar and writing ability all improve step by step with the help of this traditional learning tool. A．It is always correct in spelling and word forms. B．But this idea makes them miss a lot of learning chances. C．You can see more related words and useful phrases at the same time. D．Online tools are very convenient and popular among young students. E．First, a paper dictionary gives you totally correct language information. F．Teachers suggest using online tools and dictionaries together wisely. G．Keep one beside your desk and use it every day in your spare time. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Last year, I had a difficult time in my English class. I was not good at speaking and always 41 when the teacher asked me to answer questions. I felt discouraged and even wanted to 42 the class. One day, my English teacher, Mr. Wang, noticed my 43 . He asked me to stay after class and had a talk with me. “Don’t give up,” he said gently. “Everyone has difficulties when learning a new language. The key is to 44 trying and not be afraid of making mistakes.” He also told me that laughter could help me 45 . “If you can laugh at your own mistakes, you’ll feel less stressed,” he added. After that talk, I decided to 46 . I started to practice speaking English every day, even if it was just a few sentences. I joined an English corner at school where I could 47 with other students. At first, I still made many mistakes, but I remembered Mr. Wang’s words and laughed at them instead of feeling 48 . Slowly, my English improved. I became more 49 in class and even volunteered to answer questions. My classmates were surprised by my 50 and often praised me for my progress. Mr. Wang was also happy to see that I had 51 my fear of speaking. Last month, I took part in an English speech competition. I was nervous before the competition, but I 52 myself with Mr. Wang’s encouragement. I gave my speech clearly and even added some 53 parts to make the audience laugh. To my surprise, I won the third prize! This experience taught me that 54 is not impossible if you keep trying. It also showed me the power of laughter and encouragement. I am now more 55 about my English studies and believe that I can do even better in the future. 41．(1分)A．cried B．smiled C．froze D．shouted 42．(1分)A．drop B．join C．attend D．finish 43．(1分)A．happiness B．sadness C．excitement D．anger 44．(1分)A．stop B．keep C．forget D．avoid 45．(1分)A．relax B．work C．study D．fight 46．(1分)A．give in B．give up C．cheer up D．turn up 47．(1分)A．argue B．compete C．talk D．fight 48．(1分)A．happy B．ashamed C．excited D．proud 49．(1分)A．active B．quiet C．shy D．lazy 50．(1分)A．change B．mistake C．fear D．hobby 51．(1分)A．felt B．overcome C．noticed D．remembered 52．(1分)A．helped B．enjoyed C．encouraged D．hurt 53．(1分)A．sad B．serious C．boring D．funny 54．(1分)A．success B．failure C．difficulty D．illness 55．(1分)A．worried B．confident C．nervous D．careful 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。 In today’s world, learning a foreign language is very important. It can open up a new world for you. Last year, I had a chance 56(1.5分) (visit) Paris with my family. I was really excited because I 57(1.5分) (study) French for two years at school. However, when I arrived there, I found 58(1.5分) difficult to understand what the local people were saying. They spoke so fast! At first, I was a bit disappointed and shy to speak. But my mother encouraged me. “Just try your 59(1.5分) (good),” she said. One day, we got lost in a small street. I saw an old man 60(1.5分) (sit) in front of a bakery. I took a deep breath and walked up to him. “Excusez-moi,” I said. I tried to ask for directions in my 61(1.5分) (break) French. To my surprise, he understood me! He answered slowly and patiently 62(1.5分) that I could understand. That was a big moment for me. I realized that making an effort is more important 63(1.5分) speaking perfectly. Since then, I have become 64(1.5分) (confident) in using French. I now believe that if you try to communicate, people 65(1.5分) (be) always willing to help. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是高二学生李华，你最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件求助，内容包括： 1. 简述你在听说方面遇到的困难； 2. 恳请她给予建议或指导，并表达感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I had always been weak in English writing. My articles were filled with simple sentences and all kinds of grammar mistakes, so I often got low marks in every English exam. Every time the teacher handed out exam papers, I would quickly cover my paper, afraid that my classmates would see my terrible scores. Watching them get high marks without much effort, I felt deeply upset and helpless. Little by little, I even made up my mind to give up English writing completely. Luckily, my English teacher soon noticed my bad mood. Instead of blaming me for my poor performance, she stayed after class and talked with me patiently. She told me that valuable progress never comes in a short time, and sticking to daily practice is the most useful way to get through all kinds of difficulties. Her warm words brought me a little hope again. Encouraged by what she said, I decided to make a real change. I bought a thick notebook to write down beautiful sentences and useful expressions from Reader’s Digest every day. After finishing my schoolwork, I rewrote my compositions again and again. Each afternoon after class, I went to her office and handed my revised articles to her to correct all my mistakes. I reviewed these marked points every night to avoid making the same errors next time. However, two months of steady hard work did not bring me better results. Staring at the disappointing paper covered with red lines, I lost all my confidence once more. I could not help wondering if all my time and effort meant nothing at all. 注意： 1. 续写词数应在150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1 One afternoon, I wandered into my teacher’s office with tears welling up in my eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 Months later, the city-wide English examination arrived. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。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. 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. 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. mary, how did you build such a large vocabulary? I study word lists every day, but IT doesn't seem to be working. You should try a different approach, change your mindset, learn words in context together with grammar, and read more instead of just focusing on lists. Mary, how did you build such a large vocabulary? I study word lists every day, but IT doesn't seem to be working. You should try a different approach, change your mindset, learn words in context together with grammar and read more instead of just focusing on lists. Listen to the next question. The current population of egypt was over one hundred and one million in twenty twenty, which accounts for one point three one percent of the total world population. What language do people there speak? The national language is arabic. 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 a number maybe you could get together. do you think? SHE minds. i'd 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 bet sh'd love to talk to you in french. That must be fun. 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 have 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 ago. I hope to go back to paris. why? My . boyfriend is in terris. I'm thirty years old now. I feel like IT is 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 am thirty years old now. I feel like it's time to settle down and start a family. 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 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'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 speak? 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? Hey, 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 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? Hey, this 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 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 of 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. Hello everyone, today i'm going to talk about an APP. So many language learning apps have been created that at times it's hard to know which to choose. Word fit is one of the most popular apps, but is IT as fantastic as they say. I like the design. IT looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quiz and games. I particularly like the fact that IT lets you chat with other language learners. It's a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things, some listening practices provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn't hear IT very well. The problem was the sound quality is very poor. I think IT was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you're in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think word fit is pretty good, at least IT is not boring. I would definitely recommend IT. However, if you need to practice listening and pronunciation, it's probably not the best APP . for you. Hello everyone, today i'm going to talk about an APP. So many language learning apps have been created that at times it's hard to know which to choose. Word fit is one of the most popular apps, but is IT as fantastic as they say. I like the design. IT looks really attractive and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of fun activities like quiz, es and games. I particularly like the fact that IT lets you chat with other language learners. It's a great idea. However, there are one or two disappointing things, some listening practices provided, but not enough. Also, unfortunately, I couldn't hear IT very well. The problem was the sound quality is very poor. I think IT was recorded in a hurry. Finally, if you are looking for pronunciation practice, you're in trouble because there is none. All in all, I think word fit is pretty good, at least IT is not boring. I would definitely recommend IT. However, if you need to practice, listening and pronunciation is probably not the best APP for you. 听力部分到此结束。