高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Let's Celebrate!（适中版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Let’s Celebrate!（适中版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How can a lost language might be preserved? A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more. 2．（本题1.5分）Why will the woman go to Maryland? A．To attend a birthday party. B．To visit some of her friends. C．To go to celebrate National History Day. 3．（本题1.5分） Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At a family get-together. B．At a graduation ceremony. C．At a sports event. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A game. B．A party. C．A festival. 5．（本题1.5分）What time is it in the UK? A．2:00 a.m. B．10:00 a.m. C．6:00 p.m. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Where did Anna celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? A．In her office. B．In her hometown. C．In a restaurant. 7．(1.5分)What did Anna do during the festival? A．She traveled to another city. B．She ate mooncakes and admired the full moon. C．She went shopping with her family. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Why does the man want to ask for leave? A．To see the dentist. B．To submit an application. C．To learn about the new notice. 9．(1.5分)When will the man probably have a vacation? A．Next Thursday. B．Next month. C．Next Friday. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A．Disagreeing with others. B．Making fun of others. C．Encouraging others. 11．(1.5分)In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A．Brazil. B．Japan. C．Germany. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Frightened. B．Worried. C．Unbelievable. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the man worried about? A．The weather this Sunday. B．The cost of the picnic. C．His families. 14．(1.5分)What will the speakers celebrate on Sunday? A．Thanksgiving day. B．The woman’s birthday. C．The man’s birthday. 15．(1.5分)What do the speakers have now? A．Chairs. B．Drinks. C．Tables. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Husband and wife. C．Teacher and student. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)Which country has the celebration in May? A．Russia. B．America. C．The Philippines. 18．(1.5分)When did the week of honor officially turn into a month long? A．In 1977. B．In 1990. C．In 1992. 19．(1.5分)What do places with small Asian populations do to celebrate the festivals? A．Throw festivals across the country. B．Do some study on eastern countries. C．Prepare the party to enjoy. 20．(1.5分)What is the speaker inspired to do? A．Travel more. B．Study law. C．Try new foods. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The following events will make you want to pack your bags and join the fun. Holi Festival Holi turns cities into a sea of rainbow colors. People throw handfuls of colored powder at friends, family, and total strangers, while music, dancing, and laughter fill the streets. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the success. It happens on March 3. Wear white clothes if you don’t mind getting dirty, and prepare to be covered head-to-toe in every color imaginable. Wife-Carrying World Championship Competitors race through a difficult course while carrying their wife. The course includes water hazards (障碍), and sand traps that test strength, speed, and teamwork. Winners receive their wife’s weight in beer. It happens on July 3 and 4. Despite the traditional name, any couple can compete, and the event attracts teams from around the world eager to prove their carrying skills and sense of humor. Monkey Buffet Festival Tables piled high with fruit, vegetables, and snacks are laid out for Lopburi’s famous monkeys in a yearly feast that is both generous and makes for great photos. Hundreds of monkeys rush to the spread, creating a wild feeding competition that delights photographers and tourists. Typically held in late November, the 2026 event doesn’t have fixed dates yet. Night of the Radishes (萝卜) Artists in Oaxaca spend hours carving oversized radishes into well-designed historical figures and imaginary creatures, knowing their creations will dry out within a day. The time pressure makes the festival feel magical and short-lived, which is a special experience. It happens on December 23. It’s held yearly on the same date. Arrive early for the best views, because the detailed carvings are amazing but only last for a short time. 21．(2.5分)Which event needs both physical effort and teamwork? A．Holi Festival. B．Night of the Radishes. C．Monkey Buffet Festival. D．Wife-Carrying World Championship. 22．(2.5分)What can we infer about the Monkey Buffet Festival? A．It has a fixed activity schedule. B．Its 2026 date remains uncertain. C．Monkeys search for food together. D．Tourists touch monkeys closely. 23．(2.5分)What is unique about the Night of the Radishes? A．Artists apply special skills. B．It happens after Christmas. C．The art disappears quickly. D．Carvings are donated for free. （本题10分） The famous Chinese idiom, “Cheng Men Li Xue”, which literally means “standing in the snow at the gate of Cheng’s home”, is a wonderful example. “Cheng” refers to Cheng Yi, one of the leading philosophers in the Song Dynasty. ★Attracted by Cheng’s theory, Yang Shi, a talented, hard-working young man who loved reading and studying, worshipped Cheng as his mentor (良师) . One day, Yang and his friend You Zuo had different opinions on one question. In order to get a proper answer, they went to Cheng’s home for advice. It was in the middle of winter. Feeling frozen by the wind and snow, the two men wrapped themselves tightly in their clothes and hurried on. When they arrived at Cheng’s place, the gatekeeper said the master was taking a nap. The two students did not complain. Instead, they chose not to disturb the teacher and waited outside the door, standing in heavy snowfall. After quite some time, Cheng upon waking up became aware that his students had been standing still in the snow for a while and immediately invited them to come in. By this time, the snowfall was already one foot thick. Deeply moved by Yang’s patience, Cheng gave detailed answers to the students’ questions. After years of study, Yang finally achieved his life goal as a great scholar. Modern Chinese society still retains the fine tradition of respecting teachers of high prestige and deep learning. Zhang Guimei, the principal of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, won the July 1 Medal in 2021. The medal is the highest honor for outstanding members in the Communist Party of China. She has been educating and aiding students in need, most of whom live in isolated and poor areas. 24．(2.5分)What’s the theme of the story in the text? A．Deep respect for teachers. B．The building of friendship. C．The importance of teamwork. D．Harmony between man and nature. 25．(2.5分)Why did Yang Shi and You Zuo go to Cheng’s home? A．To help with the snow. B．To discuss a new theory. C．To show their gratitude. D．To seek advice on an issue. 26．(2.5分)What character about Yang Shi is displayed by the story? A．Honesty and devotion. B．Courage and wisdom. C．Patience and politeness. D．Generosity and humor. 27．(2.5分)Zhang Guimei is mentioned in the last paragraph mainly as__________. A．an example B．a comparison C．a conclusion D．an exception （本题10分）If you’ve been to a birthday party, you’ve probably seen it: the cake comes out, the candles are lit, the room sings, and the birthday person makes a wish before blowing them out. However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition. The simple act of blowing out birthday candles carries a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece, where people honored Artemis, goddess of the moon, with round honey cakes called “nouton-gonosupahon”. Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. As Greek customs spread, the Romans later absorbed many of these practices, introducing round cakes and candlelit offerings into birthday celebrations as their empire expanded (扩张). By the Middle Ages, Germans developed their own candle tradition through Kinderfest, a traditional festival celebrating children. People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1799 account of his 52nd birthday cake with 50 candles marks one of the earliest documented uses matching modern practice. The 19th century saw the tradition develop quickly. Swiss records from 1881 described cakes with candles representing each year of life — the first clear documentation of today’s celebration. Germans then brought the custom to America, where it gained new meaning: blowing out all candles in one breath ensured wishes come true. Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. After World War Ⅱ, American consumer culture exported the candle-blowing tradition globally, through tourism, kids’ media, and big brands, from Japan adopting it in the 1950s to Hallmark cards featuring candle imagery. What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. As Nicola reflects, “That single breath blowing out candles still carries shadows of ancient prayers, now transformed into wishes for the future.” 28．(2.5分)What may early Greek candlelight stand for? A．The beauty of natural sunlight. B．The goddess’ existence. C．The power to keep people healthy. D．Symbols of Roman expansion. 29．(2.5分)Why did Germans keep candles burning all day on kids’ birthdays? A．To drive away evil spirits. B．To celebrate a good harvest. C．To record the child’s growth. D．To decorate holiday desserts. 30．(2.5分)Which of the following helped spread the custom globally? A．The detailed Swiss cake records. B．The growing popularity of cartoons. C．Industrial production and media influence. D．The publication of famous German books. 31．(2.5分)What does the text mainly talk about? A．Various ancient Greek religious gods. B．Origin and development of cake candles. C．Special practices to remember big days. D．Different birthday celebrations worldwide. We can all think of certain voices that stick in our minds long after we hear them — perhaps a familiar voice, or that of a stranger from a brief conversation. We often explain this through familiarity or personal experience. But a study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenged that assumption by asking whether some voices possess intrinsic memorability. Researchers at the University of Chicago tested this in three experiments with over 3,000 participants. In the first two, separate groups of listeners heard recordings of different speakers. Each experiment used a different fixed sentence, read by every speaker. Some recordings were repeated later, and listeners pressed a key when they recognized a repeat. Holding the words constant allowed the team to focus on differences in memory linked to the voices themselves. A clear pattern emerged: certain recordings were consistently easier to remember across listeners. The same speakers also tended to be similarly memorable in both experiments. This suggested that memorability might belong to the speaker, and the third experiment tested the idea more directly. There, a mix of both sentences was used, requiring listeners to recognize the same speaker across different sentences. Again, certain speakers were easier to identify, strengthening the evidence for speaker-level memorability. The team next asked whether this memorability could be predicted. Software measured acoustic (声学的) features, including pitch (音高) and speaking speed. The researchers also considered accent and listener judgments of personality. Models built from these measures predicted which voices were more memorable. More importantly, a model trained on one sentence could still predict memorability when the same speakers said the other. The successful predictors were low-level acoustic features, though no single feature explained the effect. Taken together, the findings suggest that voice memorability is not entirely personal. Some voices seem consistently easier to remember, and part of that difference can be predicted from sound itself. Understanding why could help teachers and language-learning tools choose voices that stay in memory. 32．(0分)What does the underlined word “intrinsic” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．Artificial. B．Acquired. C．Built-in. D．Short-term. 33．Why was a fixed sentence used in each of the first two experiments? A．To reduce the effect of words. B．To test memory for the messages. C．To make repeats easier to notice. D．To make speakers equally memorable. 34．What did the third experiment help confirm? A．Voice memorability is linked to the speaker. B．Voice recognition relies on particular recordings. C．Repeated recordings strengthen listeners’ memory. D．Sentence changes make voices easier to recognize. 35．What might be an application of the finding? A．Ranking voices using personality tests. B．Selecting voices through sound features. C．Choosing voices with one particular pitch. D．Changing speakers’ gestures to improve memory. （本题12.5分）The Yi People’s Torch Festival, a national-level intangible cultural heritage, is grandly celebrated from late June to early July in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, where the majority of Yi ethnic groups reside. 36(2.5分) . This 2000-year-old heritage originates from ancient Yi people’s fire worship and harvest prayer ceremonies. In Yi’s ancient civilization, fire carries sacred symbolic meaning. 37(2.5分) . Local villagers believe that lighting torches in midsummer can drive away pests, eliminate plagues (消除瘟疫) and pray for a bumper autumn grain harvest. The three-day festival contains complete traditional ethnic rituals (仪式). Villagers parade with pine torches around villages at dusk. Afterwards, locals gather around huge bonfires to sing folk songs, perform ethnic dances and play traditional ethnic musical instruments. 38(2.5分) . For a long time, this ethnic ICH faced narrow public influence. It was only popular in remote mountainous ethnic areas. Restricted by poor transportation and backward publicity, few outside tourists knew about this distinctive midsummer festival. 39(2.5分) . Local governments combine ethnic heritage display with rural summer tourism during the tourist peak season. Nowadays, countless domestic and foreign tourists flood into these mountainous areas to experience its grand bonfire parties. Local teenagers are organized at school to learn festival rituals, acting as core new-generation inheritors. The once secluded ethnic heritage has stepped onto a broader public stage. 40(2.5分) . It boosts local rural tourism, promotes sales of ethnic specialties and creates grassroots jobs for mountain residents. This cultural tourism model helps remote ethnic areas realize sustainable development without losing unique ethnic features. A．It is regarded as “the Ethnic Carnival of Southwest China”. B．It stands for purity, disaster prevention and crop prosperity. C．Fire worship is the most simple ritual among all Yi ethnic traditions. D．Most ethnic festivals rely on local government financial support completely. E．Moreover, the festival brings obvious economic and social benefits to local areas. F．Traditional sports like bullfighting and horse racing are also held on this occasion. G．However, effective official measures have changed the awkward situation greatly. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement. Fireworks were lit long before the moon 41 . The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of 42 fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys 43 more and covered their ears as they waited 44 for the explosions (爆炸). The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, 45 ball high above the city, and the 46 filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest 47 “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival that is especially popular with young people. More and more young Javanese 48 together and walked slowly through the 49 . Joking and chatting, they moved up towards the mountain close to the city. They continued to 50 until they reached the old temple at the 51 of the mountain. After they were inside the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, 52 of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people 53 cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to 54 the brightly shining moon. By midnight, the fireworks had stopped 55 up from the gray city in the valley (山谷) below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance. 41．(1分)A．turned out B．came out C．gave out D．set out 42．(1分)A．burning B．bursting C．used D．broken 43．(1分)A．removed B．bought C．piled D．lit 44．(1分)A．excitedly B．patiently C．worriedly D．calmly 45．(1分)A．new B．silver C．colorful D．pale 46．(1分)A．mountains B．valleys C．streets D．shops 47．(1分)A．events B．meetings C．sports D．games 48．(1分)A．danced B．gathered C．shouted D．rushed 49．(1分)A．village B．scene C．night D．ground 50．(1分)A．walk B．run C．look D．climb 51．(1分)A．top B．back C．tip D．bottom 52．(1分)A．fond B．short C．full D．free 53．(1分)A．jumped B．sat C．stood D．bent 54．(1分)A．admire B．show C．notice D．follow 55．(1分)A．jumping B．kicking C．hitting D．shooting 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。 Most people would probably just see wheat straw as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, a cultural inheritor, can change the straw left over from harvested wheat 56(1.5分) beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks. The most common materials, once 57(1.5分) (process) by the hands of craftsmen, can be magically transformed. The technique of straw plaiting (编织), a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks by braiding straw, 58(1.5分) (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. It enjoys a profound history in China and has played 59(1.5分) important role in the daily lives of common people. 60(1.5分) (intense) interested in the technique, Wu made the straw-plaiting her job and started from scratch after graduating from university two years ago. Now, she is working at a company in Beijing that focuses on the 61(1.5分) (promote) of traditional crafts. According to Wu, instead of the actual weaving, the selection of materials is obviously the first step 62(1.5分) can take a long time to complete. Next come sketching the piece on paper, conceiving its three-dimensional structure, weaving, shaping 63(1.5分) finally the preserving of the work. The 64(1.5分) (hard) part is to make the works lifelike and solid. When asked about her plans, Wu says she desires 65(1.5分) (dig) deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by fully leveraging the straw plaiting technique. 五、书信写作 66．假定你是李华，下周末你准备和同学去附近农场采摘葡萄。请你写一封邮件邀请你的交换生朋友Chris一起去，内容包括： （1）活动的时间和地点； （2）活动的内容； （3）发出邀请。 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 Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Jade was born in China and relocated to America when she was barely a baby. Now a sixteen-year-old teenager raised entirely in the USA, she had grown accustomed to local lifestyles. Busy as they were, her parents never skipped the celebrations of traditional Chinese festivals. Still, Jade could never figure out what made these festivals so significant to them. To her, these festivals meant nothing but endless tiring chores, unfamiliar dishes that failed to suit her taste, and less time with her friends. On the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jade’s mother got up very early and busied herself with preparations. Jade grabbed her backpack, eager to dash out and meet her friends. Just as she reached the door, Mom stopped her, hoping she could pitch in. Looking at all kinds of materials and the mooncake moulds spread out across the kitchen table, Jade rejected the appeal without hesitation. She complained that she had made plans with her friends long before and saw absolutely no sense in wasting her leisure time on such festival routines. Mom dried her hands on her apron and drew Jade down to sit next to her. She didn’t blame her. Instead, she pulled an old photo album out of the kitchen cupboard. Inside were snapshots of her and Dad shortly after their arrival in America: the young couple beamed, holding mooncakes outside their tiny, shabby apartment. In a soft, trembling voice, Mom explained that the festival represented far more than mooncakes and lights. Back in her childhood days in Guangzhou, her whole family would gather on the rooftop each Mid-Autumn night. They savored mooncakes, sipped fragrant tea and watched the huge, glowing full moon. Once, she had taken those warm moments for granted. But after being thousands of miles away from home, that very moon turned into an invisible thread tying her to her hometown. “We gaze up at the same moon as our relatives back in China. This festival holds our family bond unbroken,” she murmured. Mom shut the photo album and gently laid her hand over Jade’s. “You are free to leave if you wish. Go enjoy yourself with your friends.” Jade stared hard at her mother, catching the faint glimmer of homesick sorrow in her eyes. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jade thought for a short time, and then put down her backpack. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When night fell, all the preparations were completed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Let’s Celebrate!（适中版02） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）How can a lost language might be preserved? A．By keeping its history. B．By using digital records. C．By communicating more. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Another language disappeared last week. M: But I feel it would be easier for people to communicate with fewer languages. W: That’s true, but each loss of languages removes its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost languages. 2．（本题1.5分）Why will the woman go to Maryland? A．To attend a birthday party. B．To visit some of her friends. C．To go to celebrate National History Day. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Hi, Christine. Will you come to my birthday party this Friday? W: I’m afraid I can’t. I will have to go to Maryland with my friends this Thursday to take part in a celebration of history on National History Day. I don’t think I’ll return this Friday. 3．（本题1.5分） Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At a family get-together. B．At a graduation ceremony. C．At a sports event. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Congratulations! W: Thanks for coming. I really appreciate you being here to share this important moment in my life. M: I’m so happy to see all you’ve achieved, both academically and personally. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A game. B．A party. C．A festival. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Watch this TV program. What are they doing? W: They are celebrating Halloween. M: How do they celebrate it? W: Well, children usually dress up in scary clothes and play tricks on others. 5．（本题1.5分）What time is it in the UK? A．2:00 a.m. B．10:00 a.m. C．6:00 p.m. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Shall we call Lucy in China? I’m curious about her adventures. M: No, we can’t, Amy. China time is eight hours ahead of the UK. It must be 2 o’clock in the morning there. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Where did Anna celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? A．In her office. B．In her hometown. C．In a restaurant. 7．(1.5分)What did Anna do during the festival? A．She traveled to another city. B．She ate mooncakes and admired the full moon. C．She went shopping with her family. 【答案】6．B 7．B 【原文】M: Hi, Anna! How was your Mid-Autumn Festival? W: It was great! I went back to my hometown to celebrate with my family. M: Did you have mooncakes? W: Of course! We tried different flavors, like lotus seed paste and red bean paste. M: What’s the most interesting thing you did? W: We sat in the yard, admired the full moon, and listened to my grandpa tell stories about Chang’e. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Why does the man want to ask for leave? A．To see the dentist. B．To submit an application. C．To learn about the new notice. 9．(1.5分)When will the man probably have a vacation? A．Next Thursday. B．Next month. C．Next Friday. 【答案】8．A 9．B 【原文】M: Mrs White, I need to take some time off work. I really need to see the dentist on Thursday or Friday. W: That’s fine, Ben. By the way, the management has just released a notice that instead of using your vacation time, you can come early or stay late. M: Oh, that’s great. I’ve been trying to save my vacation time for a big trip next month after this project is over. W: Oh, that will be perfect for you then. Just make sure to submit your application for leave in advance. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A．Disagreeing with others. B．Making fun of others. C．Encouraging others. 11．(1.5分)In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A．Brazil. B．Japan. C．Germany. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Frightened. B．Worried. C．Unbelievable. 【答案】10．B 11．B 12．C 【原文】W: Hey, Tony. Do you often watch videos on Xiaohongshu? M: Sometimes. They often ask people to give the thumbs-up. Speak of this, does the thumbs-up sign mean something positive in your country? W: No. In Thailand, it means you’re making fun of someone. What about in your country, in America? M: In America, it is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? W: Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad. The OK gesture means money in Japan. It looks rude in Brazil and Germany. In France, it means figure “zero”. M: That’s really surprising. Once I read in a newspaper, it means disagreement if you nod your head. When you shake your head, it means agreement with you. W: That’s weird. Have you ever heard that students aren’t allowed to answer questions unless they reach out their forefingers? M: It’s unbelievable. It makes me confused. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the man worried about? A．The weather this Sunday. B．The cost of the picnic. C．His families. 14．(1.5分)What will the speakers celebrate on Sunday? A．Thanksgiving day. B．The woman’s birthday. C．The man’s birthday. 15．(1.5分)What do the speakers have now? A．Chairs. B．Drinks. C．Tables. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Husband and wife. C．Teacher and student. 【答案】13．B 14．C 15．B 16．B 【原文】W: I invited your sister and a small group of friends to the picnic this Sunday. M: That’s good, but I’m worried about the cost of all the things we have to prepare. W: Don’t worry about that. We had an amazing party for the Thanksgiving and my birthday. I want to do something even more special for your birthday. M: What have you planned? W: It’s just a picnic and cooking food outside. There’s also one extra surprise but I can’t tell you yet! M: I’m so excited. Do you need me to buy anything? W: Not really. We have enough food and drinks, but I will need to get some more chairs and tables. I can deal with everything by myself. M: I haven’t been to a picnic since we got married. This will be my best birthday ever. W: I’m excited to do something different. Usually, we have parties with huge groups of friends. It will be nice to have a smaller group. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)Which country has the celebration in May? A．Russia. B．America. C．The Philippines. 18．(1.5分)When did the week of honor officially turn into a month long? A．In 1977. B．In 1990. C．In 1992. 19．(1.5分)What do places with small Asian populations do to celebrate the festivals? A．Throw festivals across the country. B．Do some study on eastern countries. C．Prepare the party to enjoy. 20．(1.5分)What is the speaker inspired to do? A．Travel more. B．Study law. C．Try new foods. 【答案】17．B 18．C 19．B 20．A 【原文】 May is the month that the United States celebrates Asian Americans and Pacific islanders. Anyone who lives in America and comes from the continent of Asia is celebrated this month. This includes people from China, India and even Russia. It also includes people from the Philippines, who are commonly referred to as the Pacific islanders. In the 1970s, a woman named Genie Joo wanted to create a week of honor. In 1977 the law was passed saying the first week of May would be the time. However, in 1990 George H. W. Bush made plans to turn the week of honor into a month. Two years later, the law was passed and it became official. Many towns with large populations of Asian Americans celebrate the festivals. There are even some events which are supported by governments. In many places where there are only small populations, schools and students focus some studies on eastern countries. Though I am not an Asian American, I have many friends who are. Many of them have shown me traditional foods and celebrations. It has inspired me to travel more. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）The following events will make you want to pack your bags and join the fun. Holi Festival Holi turns cities into a sea of rainbow colors. People throw handfuls of colored powder at friends, family, and total strangers, while music, dancing, and laughter fill the streets. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the success. It happens on March 3. Wear white clothes if you don’t mind getting dirty, and prepare to be covered head-to-toe in every color imaginable. Wife-Carrying World Championship Competitors race through a difficult course while carrying their wife. The course includes water hazards (障碍), and sand traps that test strength, speed, and teamwork. Winners receive their wife’s weight in beer. It happens on July 3 and 4. Despite the traditional name, any couple can compete, and the event attracts teams from around the world eager to prove their carrying skills and sense of humor. Monkey Buffet Festival Tables piled high with fruit, vegetables, and snacks are laid out for Lopburi’s famous monkeys in a yearly feast that is both generous and makes for great photos. Hundreds of monkeys rush to the spread, creating a wild feeding competition that delights photographers and tourists. Typically held in late November, the 2026 event doesn’t have fixed dates yet. Night of the Radishes (萝卜) Artists in Oaxaca spend hours carving oversized radishes into well-designed historical figures and imaginary creatures, knowing their creations will dry out within a day. The time pressure makes the festival feel magical and short-lived, which is a special experience. It happens on December 23. It’s held yearly on the same date. Arrive early for the best views, because the detailed carvings are amazing but only last for a short time. 21．(2.5分)Which event needs both physical effort and teamwork? A．Holi Festival. B．Night of the Radishes. C．Monkey Buffet Festival. D．Wife-Carrying World Championship. 22．(2.5分)What can we infer about the Monkey Buffet Festival? A．It has a fixed activity schedule. B．Its 2026 date remains uncertain. C．Monkeys search for food together. D．Tourists touch monkeys closely. 23．(2.5分)What is unique about the Night of the Radishes? A．Artists apply special skills. B．It happens after Christmas. C．The art disappears quickly. D．Carvings are donated for free. 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．C 【导语】文章主要介绍了四个有趣的节日活动及其特色与时间安排。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据Wife-Carrying World Championship部分中“Competitors race through a difficult course while carrying their wife. The course includes water hazards (障碍), and sand traps that test strength, speed, and teamwork.(参赛者们扛着妻子，穿越充满挑战的赛道。赛道设有水上障碍与沙坑，考验选手的力量、速度与团队协作能力。)”可知，该活动需要体力和团队合作。 22．推理判断题。根据Monkey Buffet Festival部分中“Typically held in late November, the 2026 event doesn’t have fixed dates yet.(这项活动通常在11月末举办，但2026年的活动暂未确定具体日期。)”可知，2026年的活动日期仍不确定。 23．细节理解题。根据Night of the Radishes部分中“Artists in Oaxaca spend hours carving oversized radishes into well-designed historical figures and imaginary creatures, knowing their creations will dry out within a day. The time pressure makes the festival feel magical and short-lived, which is a special experience.(瓦哈卡的艺术家们耗时数小时，将巨型萝卜精心雕刻成历史人物与奇幻生物。他们清楚这些作品一天之内就会脱水枯萎。时间上的紧迫感让这场节日盛会充满魔力、转瞬即逝，这是一种特别的体验。)”及“Arrive early for the best views, because the detailed carvings are amazing but only last for a short time.(建议早点到场观赏，这些精致雕刻精美绝伦，却只能短暂留存。)”可知，该节日的特别之处在于艺术作品很快就会消失。 （本题10分） The famous Chinese idiom, “Cheng Men Li Xue”, which literally means “standing in the snow at the gate of Cheng’s home”, is a wonderful example. “Cheng” refers to Cheng Yi, one of the leading philosophers in the Song Dynasty. ★Attracted by Cheng’s theory, Yang Shi, a talented, hard-working young man who loved reading and studying, worshipped Cheng as his mentor (良师) . One day, Yang and his friend You Zuo had different opinions on one question. In order to get a proper answer, they went to Cheng’s home for advice. It was in the middle of winter. Feeling frozen by the wind and snow, the two men wrapped themselves tightly in their clothes and hurried on. When they arrived at Cheng’s place, the gatekeeper said the master was taking a nap. The two students did not complain. Instead, they chose not to disturb the teacher and waited outside the door, standing in heavy snowfall. After quite some time, Cheng upon waking up became aware that his students had been standing still in the snow for a while and immediately invited them to come in. By this time, the snowfall was already one foot thick. Deeply moved by Yang’s patience, Cheng gave detailed answers to the students’ questions. After years of study, Yang finally achieved his life goal as a great scholar. Modern Chinese society still retains the fine tradition of respecting teachers of high prestige and deep learning. Zhang Guimei, the principal of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, won the July 1 Medal in 2021. The medal is the highest honor for outstanding members in the Communist Party of China. She has been educating and aiding students in need, most of whom live in isolated and poor areas. 24．(2.5分)What’s the theme of the story in the text? A．Deep respect for teachers. B．The building of friendship. C．The importance of teamwork. D．Harmony between man and nature. 25．(2.5分)Why did Yang Shi and You Zuo go to Cheng’s home? A．To help with the snow. B．To discuss a new theory. C．To show their gratitude. D．To seek advice on an issue. 26．(2.5分)What character about Yang Shi is displayed by the story? A．Honesty and devotion. B．Courage and wisdom. C．Patience and politeness. D．Generosity and humor. 27．(2.5分)Zhang Guimei is mentioned in the last paragraph mainly as__________. A．an example B．a comparison C．a conclusion D．an exception 【答案】24．A 25．D 26．C 27．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了“程门立雪”这个词的由来，并指出它体现杨时对老师的敬重，此尊师传统延续至今，张桂梅便是践行这一传统的典范。 【详解】24．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Attracted by Cheng’s theory, Yang Shi, a talented, hard-working young man who loved reading and studying, worshipped Cheng as his mentor (良师) .(杨时被程颐的学说所吸引，这位才华横溢、勤奋好学的年轻人尊程颐为良师)”以及第三段“The two students did not complain. Instead, they chose not to disturb the teacher and waited outside the door, standing in heavy snowfall.(两位学生没有抱怨，反而选择不打扰老师，在门外的大雪中静静等候)”可知，故事围绕杨时冒雪等候老师请教问题展开，核心是对老师的敬重。故选A项。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“One day, Yang and his friend You Zuo had different opinions on one question. In order to get a proper answer, they went to Cheng’s home for advice.(一天，杨时和他的朋友游酢对一个问题有不同的看法。为了得到正确的答案，他们去程颐家请教)”可知，两人去程颐家是为了就一个问题寻求建议。故选D项。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段“The two students did not complain. Instead, they chose not to disturb the teacher and waited outside the door, standing in heavy snowfall.(两位学生没有抱怨，反而选择不打扰老师，在门外的大雪中静静等候)”以及第四段“By this time, the snowfall was already one foot thick.(这时，积雪已经有一尺厚了)”可知，杨时在大雪中耐心等候不打扰老师，体现了他的耐心和礼貌。故选C项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Modern Chinese society still retains the fine tradition of respecting teachers of high prestige and deep learning. Zhang Guimei, the principal of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, won the July 1 Medal in 2021. The medal is the highest honor for outstanding members in the Communist Party of China. She has been educating and aiding students in need, most of whom live in isolated and poor areas.(现代中国社会仍然保留着尊师重教的优良传统。中国西南部云南省华坪女子高中校长张桂梅在2021年获得了七一奖章。该奖章是中国共产党优秀党员的最高荣誉。她一直在教育和帮助有需要的学生，他们中的大多数生活在偏远和贫困地区)”可知，张桂梅的事例是对“尊重教师的优良传统”的具体体现，因此她被作为一个例子提及。故选A项。 （本题10分）If you’ve been to a birthday party, you’ve probably seen it: the cake comes out, the candles are lit, the room sings, and the birthday person makes a wish before blowing them out. However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition. The simple act of blowing out birthday candles carries a rich history dating back thousands of years to ancient Greece, where people honored Artemis, goddess of the moon, with round honey cakes called “nouton-gonosupahon”. Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. As Greek customs spread, the Romans later absorbed many of these practices, introducing round cakes and candlelit offerings into birthday celebrations as their empire expanded (扩张). By the Middle Ages, Germans developed their own candle tradition through Kinderfest, a traditional festival celebrating children. People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 1799 account of his 52nd birthday cake with 50 candles marks one of the earliest documented uses matching modern practice. The 19th century saw the tradition develop quickly. Swiss records from 1881 described cakes with candles representing each year of life — the first clear documentation of today’s celebration. Germans then brought the custom to America, where it gained new meaning: blowing out all candles in one breath ensured wishes come true. Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. After World War Ⅱ, American consumer culture exported the candle-blowing tradition globally, through tourism, kids’ media, and big brands, from Japan adopting it in the 1950s to Hallmark cards featuring candle imagery. What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. As Nicola reflects, “That single breath blowing out candles still carries shadows of ancient prayers, now transformed into wishes for the future.” 28．(2.5分)What may early Greek candlelight stand for? A．The beauty of natural sunlight. B．The goddess’ existence. C．The power to keep people healthy. D．Symbols of Roman expansion. 29．(2.5分)Why did Germans keep candles burning all day on kids’ birthdays? A．To drive away evil spirits. B．To celebrate a good harvest. C．To record the child’s growth. D．To decorate holiday desserts. 30．(2.5分)Which of the following helped spread the custom globally? A．The detailed Swiss cake records. B．The growing popularity of cartoons. C．Industrial production and media influence. D．The publication of famous German books. 31．(2.5分)What does the text mainly talk about? A．Various ancient Greek religious gods. B．Origin and development of cake candles. C．Special practices to remember big days. D．Different birthday celebrations worldwide. 【答案】28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 【导语】文章追溯了生日蛋糕蜡烛习俗的起源与发展：从古希腊用烛光代表女神存在，到中世纪德国用蜡烛驱邪，再到近代通过工业生产和媒体传播成为全球性传统，最终演变为现代生日许愿的仪式。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Historians like Marie Nicola suggest candlelight likely represented moonlight during lunar celebrations. “Fire represented the presence (存在) of gods across Indo-European cultures,” notes Nicola. (历史学家如Marie Nicola认为，烛光可能代表月神庆典中的月光。Nicola指出：“火在印欧文化中代表神的存在。”)”可知，这象征着女神的存在。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“People back then believed children were easily hurt by bad spirits on their birthdays. So the candles were left to burn throughout the day until the evening meal, and their smoke was believed to have protective power and carry the child’s wishes to heaven. (那时的人们认为孩子在生日时容易被恶灵伤害。因此蜡烛会一直燃烧到晚餐时间，人们相信烟雾具有保护力量，并能将孩子的愿望带向天堂。)”可知，这种做法是为了驱赶恶灵。 30．细节理解题。根据第五段中“Mass production and media promoted the tradition worldwide. By the 1920s, numbered candle sets began to be sold, while Disney’s 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon The Birthday Party strengthened the image in popular culture. (大规模生产和媒体推动了这一传统在全球的传播。到20世纪20年代，编号的蜡烛套装开始销售，而迪士尼1931年的米老鼠卡通片《生日派对》强化了其在流行文化中的形象。)”可知，工业生产和媒体影响帮助将这种习俗传播到全球。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“However, this moment didn’t start as just a party tradition. (然而，这一时刻并非仅仅源于派对的传统。)”和最后一段中“What began as spiritual protection became a universal celebration of life-proving, and even ancient celebrations can develop into joyful traditions. (最初作为精神保护的仪式，逐渐演变为对生命意义的普遍庆祝，即便是古老的庆典，也能发展成充满喜悦的传统。)”可知，文章首先引出生日蛋糕蜡烛这一习俗，随后按时间顺序介绍古希腊起源（第二段）、中世纪德国习俗（第三段）、19世纪发展（第四段）到20世纪全球传播（第五段），最后总结其意义，全文围绕“蛋糕蜡烛的起源与发展”展开。 We can all think of certain voices that stick in our minds long after we hear them — perhaps a familiar voice, or that of a stranger from a brief conversation. We often explain this through familiarity or personal experience. But a study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenged that assumption by asking whether some voices possess intrinsic memorability. Researchers at the University of Chicago tested this in three experiments with over 3,000 participants. In the first two, separate groups of listeners heard recordings of different speakers. Each experiment used a different fixed sentence, read by every speaker. Some recordings were repeated later, and listeners pressed a key when they recognized a repeat. Holding the words constant allowed the team to focus on differences in memory linked to the voices themselves. A clear pattern emerged: certain recordings were consistently easier to remember across listeners. The same speakers also tended to be similarly memorable in both experiments. This suggested that memorability might belong to the speaker, and the third experiment tested the idea more directly. There, a mix of both sentences was used, requiring listeners to recognize the same speaker across different sentences. Again, certain speakers were easier to identify, strengthening the evidence for speaker-level memorability. The team next asked whether this memorability could be predicted. Software measured acoustic (声学的) features, including pitch (音高) and speaking speed. The researchers also considered accent and listener judgments of personality. Models built from these measures predicted which voices were more memorable. More importantly, a model trained on one sentence could still predict memorability when the same speakers said the other. The successful predictors were low-level acoustic features, though no single feature explained the effect. Taken together, the findings suggest that voice memorability is not entirely personal. Some voices seem consistently easier to remember, and part of that difference can be predicted from sound itself. Understanding why could help teachers and language-learning tools choose voices that stay in memory. 32．(0分)What does the underlined word “intrinsic” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．Artificial. B．Acquired. C．Built-in. D．Short-term. 33．Why was a fixed sentence used in each of the first two experiments? A．To reduce the effect of words. B．To test memory for the messages. C．To make repeats easier to notice. D．To make speakers equally memorable. 34．What did the third experiment help confirm? A．Voice memorability is linked to the speaker. B．Voice recognition relies on particular recordings. C．Repeated recordings strengthen listeners’ memory. D．Sentence changes make voices easier to recognize. 35．What might be an application of the finding? A．Ranking voices using personality tests. B．Selecting voices through sound features. C．Choosing voices with one particular pitch. D．Changing speakers’ gestures to improve memory. 【答案】32．C 33．A 34．A 35．B 【导语】文章主要讲述研究发现部分声音自带固有记忆度，可通过声学特征预测该特性。 【详解】32．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“We often explain this through familiarity or personal experience. But a study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenged that assumption by asking whether some voices possess intrinsic memorability. (我们通常用熟悉感或个人经历来解释这一点。但一项发表在《自然·人类行为》上的研究对此假设提出了挑战，它探究了某些声音是否具有intrinsic可记忆性)”可知，人们通常认为对声音的记忆来自熟悉度或个人经历，但这项研究质疑该观点，探究一些声音是否具备本身固有的记忆属性。intrinsic意为“固有的，内在的”，与C项“Built-in”同义。 33．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Holding the words constant allowed the team to focus on differences in memory linked to the voices themselves. (保持文字不变，研究团队就可以聚焦于与声音本身相关的记忆差异)”可知，前两个实验使用固定句子，保持文字内容不变，目的是减少文字本身带来的影响，把研究重点放在声音本身带来的记忆差异上。 34．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This suggested that memorability might belong to the speaker, and the third experiment tested the idea more directly. There, a mix of both sentences was used, requiring listeners to recognize the same speaker across different sentences. Again, certain speakers were easier to identify, strengthening the evidence for speaker-level memorability. (这表明可记忆性或许属于说话者本身，而第三项实验则更直接地验证了这一观点。在该实验中，研究者混合使用了两种句子，要求听者在不同句子中识别出相同的说话人。结果再次显示，某些说话人更容易被识别出来，从而进一步强化了‘说话人层面的可记忆性’这一证据)”可知，第三个实验确认了声音的记忆属性与说话者本身相关。 35．推理判断题。根据第四段中“The successful predictors were low-level acoustic features, though no single feature explained the effect. (成功的预测指标是低层次的声学特征，尽管没有任何单一特征能完全解释这种效果)”以及最后一段“Understanding why could help teachers and language-learning tools choose voices that stay in memory. (理解其中的原因，可以帮助教师和语言学习工具选择那些能让人记住的声音)”可知，该研究成果的应用方向是通过声音特征挑选更容易让人记住的声音。 （本题12.5分）The Yi People’s Torch Festival, a national-level intangible cultural heritage, is grandly celebrated from late June to early July in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, where the majority of Yi ethnic groups reside. 36(2.5分) . This 2000-year-old heritage originates from ancient Yi people’s fire worship and harvest prayer ceremonies. In Yi’s ancient civilization, fire carries sacred symbolic meaning. 37(2.5分) . Local villagers believe that lighting torches in midsummer can drive away pests, eliminate plagues (消除瘟疫) and pray for a bumper autumn grain harvest. The three-day festival contains complete traditional ethnic rituals (仪式). Villagers parade with pine torches around villages at dusk. Afterwards, locals gather around huge bonfires to sing folk songs, perform ethnic dances and play traditional ethnic musical instruments. 38(2.5分) . For a long time, this ethnic ICH faced narrow public influence. It was only popular in remote mountainous ethnic areas. Restricted by poor transportation and backward publicity, few outside tourists knew about this distinctive midsummer festival. 39(2.5分) . Local governments combine ethnic heritage display with rural summer tourism during the tourist peak season. Nowadays, countless domestic and foreign tourists flood into these mountainous areas to experience its grand bonfire parties. Local teenagers are organized at school to learn festival rituals, acting as core new-generation inheritors. The once secluded ethnic heritage has stepped onto a broader public stage. 40(2.5分) . It boosts local rural tourism, promotes sales of ethnic specialties and creates grassroots jobs for mountain residents. This cultural tourism model helps remote ethnic areas realize sustainable development without losing unique ethnic features. A．It is regarded as “the Ethnic Carnival of Southwest China”. B．It stands for purity, disaster prevention and crop prosperity. C．Fire worship is the most simple ritual among all Yi ethnic traditions. D．Most ethnic festivals rely on local government financial support completely. E．Moreover, the festival brings obvious economic and social benefits to local areas. F．Traditional sports like bullfighting and horse racing are also held on this occasion. G．However, effective official measures have changed the awkward situation greatly. 【答案】36．A 37．B 38．F 39．G 40．E 【导语】本文介绍了彝族火把节，讲述其起源、传统习俗，曾经面临的传播困境，以及如今文旅融合带来的发展与经济效益。 【详解】36．上文“The Yi People’s Torch Festival, a national-level intangible cultural heritage, is grandly celebrated from late June to early July in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, where the majority of Yi ethnic groups reside. (彝族火把节是国家级非物质文化遗产，于六月末至七月初在彝族主要聚居地云南、贵州、四川盛大举行。)”介绍了火把节的非遗身份与举办情况。下文展开火把节的文化内涵与民俗活动。A选项“It is regarded as “the Ethnic Carnival of Southwest China”. (它被誉为“中国西南的民族狂欢节”。)”承接上文对火把节的整体介绍，进一步定义火把节的美誉与地位，引出下文内容。 37．上文“In Yi’s ancient civilization, fire carries sacred symbolic meaning. (在彝族古老文明中，火承载着神圣的象征意义。)”点明火把的特殊文化意义。下文“Local villagers believe that lighting torches in midsummer can drive away pests, eliminate plagues (消除瘟疫) and pray for a bumper autumn grain harvest. (当地村民认为在仲夏时节点燃火把可以驱赶害虫、消除瘟疫，并祈求秋季粮食大丰收。)”讲述点火把的祈福作用。B选项“It stands for purity, disaster prevention and crop prosperity. (它象征着纯洁、防灾消灾与农作物丰收。)”承接上文火的神圣寓意，阐释火把的象征内涵，呼应下文的祈福作用。 38．上文“Villagers parade with pine torches around villages at dusk. Afterwards, locals gather around huge bonfires to sing folk songs, perform ethnic dances and play traditional ethnic musical instruments. (黄昏时分，村民手持松木火把巡游村寨。之后，当地人围聚在巨大的篝火旁演唱民歌、跳民族舞蹈、演奏传统民族乐器。)”介绍了火把节的民俗活动。F选项“Traditional sports like bullfighting and horse racing are also held on this occasion. (斗牛、赛马等传统体育活动也会在节日期间举办。)”承接上文的节日活动，补充火把节的其他特色活动，丰富节日内容。 39．上文“Restricted by poor transportation and backward publicity, few outside tourists knew about this distinctive midsummer festival. (受交通闭塞、宣传落后的限制，外地游客几乎无人知晓这个独特的仲夏节日。)”讲述火把节曾经面临的传播与发展困境。下文“Local governments combine ethnic heritage display with rural summer tourism during the tourist peak season. (当地政府在旅游旺季将民族文化展示与乡村夏季旅游相结合。)”介绍如今政府的发展举措。G选项“However, effective official measures have changed the awkward situation greatly. (然而，官方的有效举措极大改善了这一尴尬局面。)”通过转折逻辑衔接上下文，承接过去的发展困境，引出下文的改善措施。 40．下文“It boosts local rural tourism, promotes sales of ethnic specialties and creates grassroots jobs for mountain residents. (它带动当地乡村旅游发展，助推民族特产销售，为山区居民提供基层就业岗位。)”说明节日带来的各类效益。E选项“Moreover, the festival brings obvious economic and social benefits to local areas. (此外，该节日为当地带来了显著的经济与社会效益。)”总起下文，引出节日产生的积极价值。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）It was the night of the full moon, a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement. Fireworks were lit long before the moon 41 . The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene. Everywhere, there were the paper remains of 42 fireworks lying on the ground. Little boys 43 more and covered their ears as they waited 44 for the explosions (爆炸). The moon appeared above the horizon (地平线): huge, 45 ball high above the city, and the 46 filled with people, as Java began to enjoy one of the year’s greatest 47 “the Night of the Full Moon”, a festival that is especially popular with young people. More and more young Javanese 48 together and walked slowly through the 49 . Joking and chatting, they moved up towards the mountain close to the city. They continued to 50 until they reached the old temple at the 51 of the mountain. After they were inside the temple, they drank their water and ate their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones, 52 of dried fruit and nuts. Outside, on the mountain, young people 53 cross-legged in circles, chatting and telling each other jokes. And still, in their hundreds, more young people continued to make their way up the mountain to 54 the brightly shining moon. By midnight, the fireworks had stopped 55 up from the gray city in the valley (山谷) below them. But during the night, the sound continued to be heard from the distance. 41．(1分)A．turned out B．came out C．gave out D．set out 42．(1分)A．burning B．bursting C．used D．broken 43．(1分)A．removed B．bought C．piled D．lit 44．(1分)A．excitedly B．patiently C．worriedly D．calmly 45．(1分)A．new B．silver C．colorful D．pale 46．(1分)A．mountains B．valleys C．streets D．shops 47．(1分)A．events B．meetings C．sports D．games 48．(1分)A．danced B．gathered C．shouted D．rushed 49．(1分)A．village B．scene C．night D．ground 50．(1分)A．walk B．run C．look D．climb 51．(1分)A．top B．back C．tip D．bottom 52．(1分)A．fond B．short C．full D．free 53．(1分)A．jumped B．sat C．stood D．bent 54．(1分)A．admire B．show C．notice D．follow 55．(1分)A．jumping B．kicking C．hitting D．shooting 【答案】 41．B 42．C 43．D 44．A 45．B 46．C 47．A 48．B 49．C 50．D 51．A 52．C 53．B 54．A 55．D 【导语】本文记叙了爪哇月圆之夜节日的热闹景象，人们燃放烟花、结伴登山，到山顶寺庙赏月、吃月饼，欢度当地深受年轻人喜爱的月圆之夜。 【详解】41．考查动词短语。句意：早在月亮出现之前，烟花就已经点燃了。A. turned out结果是；B. came out出现；C. gave out分发；D. set out出发。根据后文“The moon appeared above the horizon ”可知，后文描述月亮从地平线浮现，come out符合本句语境。 42．考查形容词。句意：地上到处都是燃放完的烟花纸屑。A. burning燃烧的；B. bursting爆炸的；C. used用过的；D. broken破碎的。根据前文“Fireworks were lit”可知，人们早已点燃烟花燃放，地面遗留的是已经用完的烟花碎屑。 43．考查动词。句意：小男孩们点燃更多烟花，捂住耳朵激动地等待爆炸声。A. removed移除；B. bought购买；C. piled堆积；D. lit点燃。根据后文“covered their ears ”和“explosions (爆炸)”可知，孩子们点燃了烟花并捂住耳朵。 44．考查副词。句意：小男孩们点燃更多烟花，捂住耳朵激动地等待爆炸声。A. excitedly兴奋地；B. patiently耐心地；C. worriedly担忧地；D. calmly冷静地。根据前文“a time which always drives Java’s young people mad with excitement”可知，月圆之夜让年轻人极度兴奋，孩子们等候烟花时心情激动。 45．考查形容词。句意：一轮圆月从地平线上升起：硕大银白的圆月高悬城市上空，街道上人山人海，爪哇人迎来一年中最盛大的活动之一，“月圆之夜”，这是一个深受年轻人喜爱的节日。A. new崭新的；B. silver银色的；C. colorful五彩的；D. pale苍白的。根据后文“the brightly shining moon”可知，月亮光亮皎洁。 46．考查名词。句意：一轮圆月从地平线上升起：硕大银白的圆月高悬城市上空，街道上人山人海，爪哇人迎来一年中最盛大的活动之一，“月圆之夜”，这是一个深受年轻人喜爱的节日。A. mountains大山；B. valleys山谷；C. streets街道；D. shops商店。根据前文“The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.”可知，烟花声响把人们吸引到户外，城市里人们聚集在街道上。 47．考查名词。句意：一轮圆月从地平线上升起：硕大银白的圆月高悬城市上空，街道上人山人海，爪哇人迎来一年中最盛大的活动之一，“月圆之夜”，这是一个深受年轻人喜爱的节日。A. events活动；B. meetings会议；C. sports运动；D. games游戏。根据后文“a festival that is especially popular with young people”可知，月圆之夜是当地特色节日，属于年度盛大活动。 48．考查动词。句意：越来越多爪哇年轻人聚集在一起，在夜色中缓步前行。A. danced跳舞；B. gathered聚集；C. shouted大喊；D. rushed冲。根据后文“together and walked slowly through the night”可知，年轻人结伴同行，需要先聚集到一处。 49．考查名词。句意：越来越多爪哇年轻人聚在一起，在夜色中缓步前行。A. village村庄；B. scene场景；C. night夜晚；D. ground地面。根据前文“It was the night of the full moon”以及“The big noise brought people out into the warm night to enjoy the interesting scene.” 可知，整件事发生在夜晚。 50．考查动词。句意：他们一路向上攀登，直到抵达山顶古老的寺庙。A. walk步行；B. run奔跑；C. look看；D. climb攀爬。根据前文“they moved up towards the mountain close to the city”可知，众人朝着山上前进，去往山上需要攀爬。 51．考查名词。句意：他们一路向上攀登，直到抵达山顶古老的寺庙。A. top顶部；B. back后面；C. tip尖端；D. bottom底部。根据前文“they moved up towards the mountain”可知，一行人持续向山上走，最终抵达山顶。 52．考查形容词。句意：进到寺庙后，他们喝水、吃月饼——美味的手工月饼，里面满是干果和坚果。A. fond喜爱的；B. short短的；C. full满的；D. free免费的。根据前文“their mooncakes — delicious homemade ones”可知，本句指月饼内装满干果坚果。 53．考查动词。句意：在外面的山上，年轻人盘腿围成圈坐着，互相聊天讲笑话。A. jumped跳跃；B. sat坐；C. stood站立；D. bent弯腰。根据后文“cross-legged in circles”可知，人们席地而坐。 54．考查动词。句意：依旧有成百上千的年轻人持续向山上走去，欣赏皎洁明亮的月亮。A. admire欣赏；B. show展示；C. notice注意到；D. follow跟随。根据前文“the Night of the Full Moon”以及后文“the brightly shining moon”可知，人们登山是为观赏满月。 55．考查动词。句意：到午夜时分，烟花不再从下方山谷灰蒙蒙的城市里冲天而起。A. jumping跳跃；B. kicking踢；C. hitting击打；D. shooting喷涌。根据前文“the fireworks”和后文“from the gray city in the valley (山谷) below them”可知，本句描述烟花升空燃放的画面，shoot up，表示“向上迸发、冲天而起”。 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。 Most people would probably just see wheat straw as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, a cultural inheritor, can change the straw left over from harvested wheat 56(1.5分) beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks. The most common materials, once 57(1.5分) (process) by the hands of craftsmen, can be magically transformed. The technique of straw plaiting (编织), a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks by braiding straw, 58(1.5分) (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. It enjoys a profound history in China and has played 59(1.5分) important role in the daily lives of common people. 60(1.5分) (intense) interested in the technique, Wu made the straw-plaiting her job and started from scratch after graduating from university two years ago. Now, she is working at a company in Beijing that focuses on the 61(1.5分) (promote) of traditional crafts. According to Wu, instead of the actual weaving, the selection of materials is obviously the first step 62(1.5分) can take a long time to complete. Next come sketching the piece on paper, conceiving its three-dimensional structure, weaving, shaping 63(1.5分) finally the preserving of the work. The 64(1.5分) (hard) part is to make the works lifelike and solid. When asked about her plans, Wu says she desires 65(1.5分) (dig) deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by fully leveraging the straw plaiting technique. 【答案】 56．into/to 57．processed 58．was listed 59．an 60．Intensely 61．promotion 62．that 63．and 64．hardest 65．to dig 【导语】文章以文化传承人吴翠（音译）把麦秸制作成艺术品为例介绍了国家级非物质文化遗产——草编技术。 【详解】56．考查介词。句意：然而，作为一名文化传承人，吴翠却能将麦穗收割后剩下的麦秸变成美丽而醒目的功能性艺术品。change...into/to...把……变成……。 57．考查状语从句的省略。句意：最常见的材料，一旦经过工匠的手工加工，就可以神奇地转化。materials与process为被动关系，此处为once引导的条件状语从句的省略，省略了和主句相同的主语materials和be动词，保留过去分词processed。 58．考查时态语态。句意：2008年，草编技术被列为国家级非物质文化遗产，这是一种用麦秸编织日常用品或艺术品的方法。The technique of straw plaiting与list之间是被动关系，时间状语in 2008表明用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是第三人称单数，谓语用was listed。 59．考查冠词。句意：它在中国有着悠久的历史，在普通民众的日常生活中发挥了重要作用。play an important role in...“在……中发挥重要作用”是固定搭配。 60．考查副词。句意：吴翠对这项技术非常感兴趣，两年前大学毕业后，她把草编作为自己的工作，从零开始。位于句首，用副词Intensely作状语修饰形容词interested。 61．考查名词。句意：现在，她在北京一家专注于推广传统工艺的公司工作。此处用不可数名词promotion作focus on的宾语。 62．考查定语从句。句意：据吴翠介绍，材料的选择显然是第一步，而不是实际的编织，这可能需要很长时间才能完成。先行词step前有序数词the first修饰，且从句缺主语，用关系代词that引导定语从句。 63．考查连词。句意：接下来是在纸上绘制作品，构思其三维结构、编织、塑形，最后是作品的保存。几个步骤之间为顺承关系，用并列连词and连接。 64．考查形容词最高级。句意：最难的部分是使作品栩栩如生又结实。根据句意和定冠词the可知，用形容词最高级hardest表示“最难的”。 65．考查不定式。句意：吴翠说，她希望更深入地挖掘当地的传统文化，充分利用草编技术创造文化创意产品。结合desire to do可知，此处用不定式to dig作宾语。 五、书信写作 66．假定你是李华，下周末你准备和同学去附近农场采摘葡萄。请你写一封邮件邀请你的交换生朋友Chris一起去，内容包括： （1）活动的时间和地点； （2）活动的内容； （3）发出邀请。 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 Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, How are you doing? I’m writing to invite you to go grape picking with us next weekend. We plan to meet at the school gate at 8 a.m. next Saturday and then take a bus to Green Farm, which is about 30 minutes away. Upon arrival, the farmers will show us around and teach us how to pick grapes properly. Then we’ll spend about two hours picking grapes ourselves. After that, we’ll enjoy a delicious farm lunch together. You can also taste fresh grapes and even buy some to take home. I know you love fruit and outdoor activities, so I think you’ll really enjoy this trip. It would be great to have you with us! Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生写一封邮件邀请你的交换生朋友Chris一起去采摘葡萄。 【详解】1.词汇积累 正确地：properly → appropriately 美味的：delicious → tasty 购买：buy → purchase 喜爱：love → be fond of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Upon arrival, the farmers will show us around and teach us how to pick grapes properly. 拓展句：When we arrive, the farmers will show us around and teach us how to pick grapes properly. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We plan to meet at the school gate at 8 a.m. next Saturday and then take a bus to Green Farm, which is about 30 minutes away.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Then we’ll spend about two hours picking grapes ourselves.（运用了动名词作宾语） 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。 Jade was born in China and relocated to America when she was barely a baby. Now a sixteen-year-old teenager raised entirely in the USA, she had grown accustomed to local lifestyles. Busy as they were, her parents never skipped the celebrations of traditional Chinese festivals. Still, Jade could never figure out what made these festivals so significant to them. To her, these festivals meant nothing but endless tiring chores, unfamiliar dishes that failed to suit her taste, and less time with her friends. On the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jade’s mother got up very early and busied herself with preparations. Jade grabbed her backpack, eager to dash out and meet her friends. Just as she reached the door, Mom stopped her, hoping she could pitch in. Looking at all kinds of materials and the mooncake moulds spread out across the kitchen table, Jade rejected the appeal without hesitation. She complained that she had made plans with her friends long before and saw absolutely no sense in wasting her leisure time on such festival routines. Mom dried her hands on her apron and drew Jade down to sit next to her. She didn’t blame her. Instead, she pulled an old photo album out of the kitchen cupboard. Inside were snapshots of her and Dad shortly after their arrival in America: the young couple beamed, holding mooncakes outside their tiny, shabby apartment. In a soft, trembling voice, Mom explained that the festival represented far more than mooncakes and lights. Back in her childhood days in Guangzhou, her whole family would gather on the rooftop each Mid-Autumn night. They savored mooncakes, sipped fragrant tea and watched the huge, glowing full moon. Once, she had taken those warm moments for granted. But after being thousands of miles away from home, that very moon turned into an invisible thread tying her to her hometown. “We gaze up at the same moon as our relatives back in China. This festival holds our family bond unbroken,” she murmured. Mom shut the photo album and gently laid her hand over Jade’s. “You are free to leave if you wish. Go enjoy yourself with your friends.” Jade stared hard at her mother, catching the faint glimmer of homesick sorrow in her eyes. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jade thought for a short time, and then put down her backpack. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When night fell, all the preparations were completed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文     Jade thought for a short time, and then put down her backpack. Though slightly reluctant, she rolled up her sleeves and threw herself into festival preparations with her parents. Awkwardly, she was clumsy at first and the mooncakes made by her turned out misshapen and looked strange. Under Mom’s patient guidance, she gradually mastered the skills of pressing mixtures into delicate moulds. What started as a burdensome task slowly sparked her enthusiasm. Mindful of every step, she grew increasingly skillful and laughter occasionally echoed through the kitchen.     When night fell, all the preparations were completed. Seated on the balcony, the whole family admired the brilliant full moon, tasted the homemade mooncakes and swapped touching stories about Mid-Autumn in China. To Jade’s amazement, the mooncakes carried an unexpected delicious flavor. It dawned on her that those once-annoying chores were far from meaningless. Instead of merely robbing her of fun with friends, the festival built a precious emotional bond linking her to her family and distant cultural roots. 【导语】本文以Jade的情感变化为线索展开，自幼在美国长大的Jade一直无法理解中国传统节日的意义，认为中秋节繁琐无趣，打算出门和朋友玩耍。母亲翻看旧照片，向她讲述中秋节承载的思乡之情与家国羁绊，让Jade内心深受触动。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写Jade放弃出门，留下来和父母一起准备中秋食材、制作月饼，从笨拙生疏到慢慢熟练，心态逐渐转变的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写一家人赏月、品尝月饼、聊往事的温馨场景，Jade彻底理解中秋节的意义，感悟传统文化与亲情羁绊。 2. 续写线索：放下背包——帮忙准备月饼——手法逐渐熟练——夜幕降临阖家团聚——品尝月饼、分享故事——领悟节日与文化意义 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①掌握技巧：master skills/grasp skills/become proficient in skills ②激起，唤起：spark/arouse/ignite 情绪类 ①热情：enthusiasm/passion ②令某人惊讶的是：to one’s amazement/to one’s surprise/to one’s astonishment 【点睛】[高分句型1] What started as a burdensome task slowly sparked her enthusiasm. (运用了What引导的主语从句) [高分句型2] It dawned on her that those once-annoying chores were far from meaningless. (运用了It作形式主语，that引导真正的主语从句) 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Another language disappeared last week. but I feel that would be easier for people to communicate with fewer languages. That's true, but each loss of languages removes its history and culture. Hopefully, digital records can preserve some lost languages. Listen to the next question. Hi Christine. Will you come to my birthday party this friday? I'm afraid I can't. I will have to go to maryland with my friends this thursday to take part in a celebration of history on national history day. I don't think you'll return this friday. Listen to the next question. congratulations. Thanks for coming. I really appreciate you being here to share this important moment in my life. I'm so happy to see all you've achieved both academically and personally. Listen to the next question. Watch this TV program. What are they doing? They are celebrating halloween. How do they celebrate? IT? Well, children usually dress up in scary clothes and play tricks on others. Listen to the next question. Shall we call Lucy in china? I'm curious about her . adventures. No, we can't. Amy, chinatown is eight hours ahead of the U. K. IT must be two o'clock in the morning there. Listen to the next question. Hi anna. How was your midd autum festival? IT was great. I went back to my hometown to celebrate . with my family. Did you have moon cakes? Of course, we tried different flavors like lotus seed paste in red bean paste. What's the most interesting thing you did? We SAT in the yard, admire the full moon and listen to my grandpa tell stories about chang ji. Hi anna, how was your mid autumn festival? IT was great. I went back to my hometown to celebrate with my family. Did you have moon cakes? Of course. we tried different flavors like lotus seed paste in red bean paste. What's the most interesting thing you did? We SAT in the yard, admire the full moon and listen to my grandpa tell stories about chenghai. Listen to the next question. mrs. White, I need to take some time off work. I really need to see the dentist on thursday or friday. That's fine. Then, by the way, the management has just released a notice that instead of using your vacation time, you can come early . or stay late. Oh, that's great. I've been trying to save my vacation time for a big trip next month after this project is over. Oh, that will be perfect for you. Then just make sure to submit your application for leave in advance. mrs. White, I need to take some time off work. I really need to see the dentist on thursday or friday. That's fine. Then, by the way, the management has just released a notice that instead of using your vacation time, you can come early or stay late. Oh, that's great. I've been trying to save my vacation time for a big trip next month after this project is over. Oh, that will be perfect for you. Then just make sure to submit your application for leave in advance. Listen to the next question. Hey, tony, do you often watch videos on shell home shoe? Sometimes they often ask people to give the thumbs up. Sleep of this. Does the films up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, that means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? In america, IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of just ers in different countries? Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad. The OK just your means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you nod your head, when you shake your head, IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there? Four fingers? It's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Hey tony, do you often watch videos on shelf shoe? Sometimes they often ask people to give the thugs up. Speak of this. Does the thumbs up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, IT means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? In america. IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad. The OK justice means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you nudge your head, when you shake your head, IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there? Four fingers? It's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Listen to the next question. I invited your sister and a small group of friends to the picnic this sunday. That's good, but i'm worried about the cost of all the things we have to prepare. Don't worry about that. We had an amazing party for the thanksgiving and my birthday. I want to do something even more special for your birth day. What have you planned? He's just a picnic and cooking food outside. There is also one extra surprise. But I can tell you yet. i'm so excited. Do you need me to buy anything? Not really. We have enough food and drinks, but I will need to get some more chairs and tables. I can deal with everything by myself. I haven't been to a picnic since we got married. This will be my best birthday ever. I'm excited to do something different. Usually we have parties with huge groups of friends. I will be nice to have a smaller group. I invited your sister and a small group of friends to the picnic this sunday. That's good, but i'm worried about the cost of all the things we have to prepare. Don't worry about that. We had an amazing party for the thanksgiving and my birthday. I want to do something even more special for your birthday. What have you planned? He's just a picnic and cooking food outside. There's also one extra surprise, but I can tell you yet. i'm so excited. Do you need me to buy anything? Not really. We have enough food and drinks, but I will need to get some more chairs and tables. I can deal with everything by myself. I haven't been to a picnic since we got married. This will be my best birthday ever. I'm excited to do something different. Usually we have parties with huge groups of friends. I will be nice to have a smaller group. Listen to the next question. May is the month that the united states celebrates asian americans and pacific islanders ers. Anyone who lives in amErica and comes from the continent of asia is celebrated this month. This includes people from china, india and even russia. IT also includes people from the Philippines who are commonly referred to as the pacific islanders. In the ninety seventies, a woman named jane due wanted to create a week of honour. In one thousand hundred and seventy seven, the law was passed, saying the first week of may would be the time. However, in nineteen ninety, George H. W. Bush made plans to turn the week of honor into a month. Two years later, the law was passed and IT became official. Many towns with large populations of asian americans celebrate the festivals. There are even some events which are supported by governments in many places where there are only small populations. Schools and students focus some studies on eastern countries. Though I am not an asian american, I have many friends who are. Many of them have shown me traditional foods and celebrations. IT has inspired me to travel more. May is the month that the united states celebrates asian americans and pacific islanders ers. Anyone who lives in amErica and comes from the continent of asia is celebrated this month. This includes people from china, india and even russia. IT also includes people from the Philippines, were commonly referred to as the pacific islanders. In the ninety seventies, a woman named jane joe wanted to create a week of honor in one hundred and seventy seven. The law was passed, saying the first week of may would be the time. However, in nineteen ninety, George H. W. Bush made plans to turn the week of honour into a month. Two years later, the law was passed and IT became official. Many towns with large populations of asian americans celebrate the festivals. There are even some events which are supported by governments. In many places where there are only small populations, schools and students focus some studies on eastern countries. Though I am not in asian american, I have many friends who are. Many of them have shown me traditional foods and celebrations. IT has inspired me to travel more. 听力部分到此结束。