高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Improving Yourself（较难版01）

听力考试正式开始。I don't think we'll have time to see everything . in the museum. Don't worry, he's just two P. M. now. We still have four hours to explore here. I don't think we'll have time to see everything . in the museum. Don't worry, it's just two PM. now. We still have four hours to explore here. Listen to the next question. Hi, can I have a ticket for the next train to manchester. please? The next train is at twelve thirty, leaving from platform to thirteen dollars. fifty for the ticket. Okay, here is fifteen dollars. Listen to the next question. Have you ever been on a boat trip? Yes, the sun was burning and the wind was strong. Why do you ask july's? Dad is taking me out on his boat, but I don't know what I should wear. Have you ever been on a boat trip? Yes, the sun was turning and the wind was strong. Why do you ask? Joy's dad is taking me out on his boat, but I don't know what I should wear. Listen to the next question. Let's get something for professor Brown. SHE might like some of this. IT smells really good. Yeah, but i'm not sure if he likes tea. SHE usually drinks coffee. Well. maybe we should get her something at another shop. Listen to the next question. If I were your teacher, I would give in a your speech. Thank you for your help. Is Daisy. My mom said we were so lucky to live next to you. Listen to the next question. Amy, I heard you and your mom didn't buy anything during you're back to school shopping. No, we don't share of the same taste in clothes. SHE didn't think anything in that shop was fashionable. Well, you'll need some warm close before winter set then. Oh, look at this cool jacket. That's a nice one, but it's turn in the back. Look. amy, I heard you and your mom didn't buy anything during your back to school shopping. No, we don't share of the same taste in clothes. SHE didn't think anything in that shop was fashionable. Well, you'll need some warm close before winter set then. Oh, look at this cool jacket. That's a nice one, but it's turn in the back. look. Listen to the next question. Linda, what are you doing in the bedroom? I'm buying some books for mark, and I think he'll be interested in reading this book. What is IT about? Well, in this book, children can learn about where different animals live. I think this is a perfect early nature lesson for Young children in early school grades, and can be pared with a nature walk to find different animal homes. How much is IT? A new copy costs fifteen dollars, but I decide to buy a used one. I only need to pay ten dollars for IT, and the book is almost entirely new. good. So have you chosen all the books? No, there are still some to pick. Linda, what are you doing in the bedroom? I'm buying some books for mark, and I think he'll be interested in reading this book. What is IT about? Well. in this book, children can learn about where different animals live. I think this is a perfect early nature lesson for Young children in early school grades, and can be paired with a nature walk to find different animal homes. How much is IT? A new copy costs fifteen dollars, but I decide to buy a used one. I only need to pay ten dollars for IT. And the book is almost really new. good. So have you chosen all the books? No, there are still some to pick. Listen to the next question. Hi jack. How did your job interview at the local newspaper go . last week? They just told me to wait. I'm not trying to discourage you, but i'm afraid you didn't pass. IT. Were you late? No, they just asked me two questions. One question was, what made you apply for the position? And the other one was, why did you choose your major? Were they satisfied with your answer to the first question? Yes, I said being a journalist had always been my dream. So what was your answer to the second question? Well, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I just chose finance randomly. That's IT. In fact, the interviewers were looking for excitement and energy from you. When you were talking about your major, they wanted to know if you really knew what you . wanted to do. Oh, I didn't know that IT was my first interview. I'll think over why I choose . the major later. Hi jack, how did your job interview at the local newspaper go . last week? They just told me to wait. I'm not trying to discourage you, but i'm afraid you didn't pass IT. Were you late? No, they just asked me two questions. One question was, what made you apply for the position? And the other one was, why did you choose your major? Were they satisfied with your answer to the first question? Yes, I said being a journalist had always been my dream. So what was your answer to the second question? Well, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I just chose finance randomly. That's IT. In fact, the interviewers were looking for excitement and energy from you. When you were talking about your major, they wanted to know if you really knew what you wanted to do. Oh, I didn't know that IT was my first interview. I'll think over why I chose . the major later. Listen to the next question. Good afternoon. I'm mike. I just started working part time at the last library. Hi, mike. Let me show you the main tasks first. great. What kind of work do I need . to do first? We need to be the returned book. You can put them back on the correct shelves by the . numbers is another . job is that when students return books, please mark them as returned in this computer system. I can manage that. Is there anything else? Yes, the reading area by the window needs to be tied up every hour. Could you help with the magazines and . clean the desks? sure. I can do that. Do we need to help students find books? sure. Oh, mr. Lei needs us to help move new dictionaries to the second floor at four P. M. today. No problem. I'll be there on time. perfect. Good afternoon. I'm mike. I just started working part time at the library. Hi, mike. Let me show you the main tasks first. great. What kind of work do I need . to do first? We need to reach the returned books. You can put them back on the correct shelves by the numbers. IM is another . job is that when students return books, please mark them. As returned in this computer system. I can manage that. Is there anything else? Yes, the reading area by the window needs to be tied up every hour. Could you help with the magazines and clean the desks? sure. I can do that. Do we need to help students find books? sure. Oh, mr. Lei needs us to help move new dictionaries to the second floor for P. M. today. No problem. I'll be there on time. perfect. Listen to the next . question. Hello everyone. Today i'll talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say principle and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar in effective spoken english. However, most people don't regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. They're more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their most pronunciations, so it's important to first find out the words you miss pronounce. You should listen to experts by experts, I mean, those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes when listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange, strange, because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult to pronounce words and names and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now you've got the correct pronunciations of the words. It's time to practice reading them every day. Hello everyone, today i'll talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say principle and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar in effective spoken english. However, most people don't regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. They're more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their most pronunciations, so it's important to first find out the words you miss pronounce. You should listen to experts. By experts. I mean, those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes when listening to them, pay attention to words that sounds strange, strange, because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult to pronounce words and name and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read a loud. Now you've got the correct pronunciation of the words. It's time to practice reading them every day. 听力部分到此结束。 高中英语单元测试——Unit 2 Improving Yourself（较难版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）When will the museum probably close? A．At 2:00 p.m. B．At 4:00 p.m. C．At 6:00 p.m. 【答案】C 【原文】W: I don’t think we’ll have time to see everything in the museum. M: Don’t worry, it’s just 2:00 p.m. now. We still have four hours to explore here. 2．（本题1.5分）How much will the woman give back to the man? A．$13.50. B．$1.50. C．$12.30. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Hi, can I have a ticket for the next train to Manchester, please? W: The next train is at 12:30, leaving from Platform 2. $13.50 for the ticket. M: OK, here is $15. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the man confused about? A．What to wear. B．Whether to go or not. C．How to row a boat. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Have you ever been on a boat trip? W: Yes, the sun was burning and the wind was strong. Why do you ask? M: Julie’s dad is taking me out on his boat, but I don’t know what I should wear. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A present. B．A shop. C．A professor. 【答案】A 【原文】M: Let’s get something for Professor Brown. She might like some of this. It smells really good. W: Yeah, but I’m not sure if she likes tea. She usually drinks coffee. M: Well, maybe we should get her something at another shop. 5．（本题1.5分） Who’s the woman most probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s classmate. C．The man’s neighbour. 【答案】C 【原文】W: If I were your teacher, I would give an A for your speech. M: Thank you for your help, Ms. Daisy. My mom said we were so lucky to live next to you. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Why didn’t the woman buy any clothes in the shop? A．They were of bad quality. B．Her mother disliked them. C．There weren’t any warm jackets. 7．(1.5分)What season is it now? A．Spring. B．Autumn. C．Winter. 【答案】6．B 7．B 【原文】M: Amy, I heard you and your mom didn’t buy anything during your back-to-school shopping. W: No, we don’t share the same taste in clothes. She didn’t think anything in that shop was fashionable. M: Well, you’ll need some warm clothes before winter sets in. Oh, look at this cool jacket! W: That’s a nice one, but it’s torn in the back. Look! （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Where are the speakers? A．At a bookstore. B．At school. C．At home. 9．(1.5分)What is the book mainly about? A．A nature walk for some kids. B．The habitats of animals. C．Early education for children. 10．(1.5分)How much will the woman save? A．$5. B．$10. C．$15. 【答案】8．C 9．B 10．A 【原文】M: Linda, what are you doing in the bedroom? W: I’m buying some books for Mark and I think he’ll be interested in reading this book. M: What is it about? W: Well, in this book, children can learn about where different animals live. I think this is a perfect early nature lesson for young children in early school grades and can be paired with a nature walk to find different animal homes. M: How much is it? W: A new copy costs 15 dollars, but I decide to buy a used one, I only need to pay 10 dollars for it, and the book is almost entirely new. M: Good. So, have you chosen all the books? W: No, there are still some to pick. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What do we know about Jack? A．He dreamed of being a journalist. B．He had rich interview experiences. C．He majored in finance determinedly. 12．(1.5分)Why does the woman think Jack failed the interview? A．He was late for the interview. B．He chose the position randomly. C．He didn’t show passion for his major. 13．(1.5分)What will Jack do next? A．Apply for another position. B．Reflect on his major choice. C．Contact the local newspaper. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．B 【原文】W: Hi, Jack. How did your job interview at the local newspaper go last week? M: Hmm... They just told me to wait. W: I’m not trying to discourage you, but I’m afraid you didn’t pass it. Were you late? M: No. They just asked me two questions. One question was “What made you apply for the position?” and the other one was “Why did you choose your major?” W: Were they satisfied with your answer to the first question? M: Yes. I said being a journalist had always been my dream. W: So, what was your answer to the second question? M: Well. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, so I just chose finance randomly. W: That’s it. In fact, the interviewers were looking for excitement and energy from you when you were talking about your major. They wanted to know if you really knew what you wanted to do. M: Oh, I didn’t know that. It was my first interview. I’ll think over why I chose the major later. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is Mike’s first task at the library? A．Marking books on the computer. B．Replacing the returned books. C．Sorting books on different shelves. 15．(1.5分)What does the woman ask Mike to do every hour? A．Tidy up the reading area. B．Help students find books. C．Check the computer system. 16．(1.5分)How does Mike feel according to the conversation? A．Tired. B．Worried. C．Confident. 17．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Friends. C．Classmates. 【答案】14．B 15．A 16．C 17．A 【原文】M: Good afternoon! I’m Mike. I just started working part-time at the library. W: Hi, Mike! Let me show you the main tasks first. M: Great! What kind of work do I need to do? W: First, we need to re-shelve the returned books. You can put them back on the correct shelves by the numbers. M: Got it. That seems easy. W: Another job is that when students return books, please mark them as “returned” in this computer system. M: I can manage that. Is there anything else? W: Yes! The reading area by the window needs to be tidied up every hour. Could you help with the magazines and clean the desks? M: Sure, I can do that. Do we need to help students find books? W: Sure. Oh, Mr. Lee needs us to help move new dictionaries to the second floor at 4 p.m. today. M: No problem. I’ll be there on time. W: Perfect! （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What do most people think is very important in spoken communication? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Grammar. 19．(1.5分)Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker? A．To develop your reading fluency. B．To improve your note-taking skills. C．To find out your mispronunciation. 20．(1.5分)What is the speaker’s last suggestion? A．Spell out the difficult words. B．Check the words in a dictionary. C．Practice reading the words aloud. 【答案】18．B 19．C 20．C 【原文】      W: Hello, everyone. Today I’ll talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say pronunciation and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar in effective spoken English. However, most people don’t regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. They’re more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their mispronunciations. So it’s important to first find out the words you mispronounce. You should listen to experts. By experts, I mean those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes. When listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange. Strange, because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult-to-pronounce words and names and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now you’ve got the correct pronunciations of the words. It’s time to practice reading them every day. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Red-themed cultural education plays a key role in fostering students’ patriotism and sense of responsibility. Let’s check out several excellent red-themed practice platforms that can bring revolutionary history and spirit to life for your child’s school learning experience. Revolutionary History Virtual Museums To make revolutionary history accessible and engaging, the National Museum of China has launched a series of virtual red-themed museums. These online exhibitions feature 3D interactive views of historic sites, interactive timelines of major revolutionary events, and audio stories of revolutionary martyrs. Students can “visit” iconic sites like the Nanhu Red Boat and the Zunyi Meeting Site from home, and learn about the struggles and sacrifices of the older generation. Red Culture Storytelling Competitions Organized by the Communist Youth League of China, this annual competition encourages students to explore local red history, collect stories of revolutionary heroes, and present them in creative forms like speeches, short plays, or short videos. Open to students from primary to high school, it also provides free training workshops on historical research and public speaking for all participants. Red-themed Social Practice Camps Run by local education authorities and red culture research institutions, these offline camps take students to real revolutionary memorial sites, old revolutionary base areas, and memorial halls. During the 3-5 day camps, students can take part in hands-on activities like experiencing wartime life, making military supplies, and interviewing veterans. The camps also include group discussions to help students truly understand the red spirit. Red Spirit Lecture Series This online lecture series invites historians, veterans, and descendants of revolutionary martyrs to share their insights and personal stories. Each lecture focuses on a specific red spirit, such as the Long March Spirit, the Yan’an Spirit, and the Two Bombs, One Satellite Spirit. The lectures are recorded and available on the official education platform, allowing students to watch at their own pace and join live Q&A sessions. 21．(2.5分)What is available in the virtual museums? A．Offline hands-on activities B．3D interactive site views C．Annual creative competitions D．Live veteran interviews 22．(2.5分)What do the camps and lectures share? A．They are fully online B．They require creative works C．They hold offline discussions D．They involve veterans 23．(2.5分)Where is the text probably from? A．An education magazine B．A history research journal C．A local government report D．A literary story collection 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四类红色主题教育实践平台及其内容。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据文章Revolutionary History Virtual Museums部分中的“These online exhibitions feature 3D interactive views of historic sites, interactive timelines of major revolutionary events, and audio stories of revolutionary martyrs. (这些线上展览包含革命旧址的3D互动景观、重大革命事件的互动时间轴，以及革命先烈的有声故事。)”可知，虚拟博物馆里有历史遗址的3D互动景观。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据文章Red-themed Social Practice Camps部分中的“During the 3-5 day camps, students can take part in hands-on activities like experiencing wartime life, making military supplies, and interviewing veterans. (在为期3至5天的活动中，学生可参与体验战时生活、制作军用物资、采访老兵等实践活动。)”和文章Red Spirit Lecture Series部分中的“This online lecture series invites historians, veterans, and descendants of revolutionary martyrs to share their insights and personal stories. (这一线上讲座系列邀请历史学家、退伍老兵以及革命先烈后代分享见解与亲身经历。)”可知，实践营和讲座都涉及老兵。故选D。 23．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Red-themed cultural education plays a key role in fostering students’ patriotism and sense of responsibility. Let’s check out several excellent red-themed practice platforms that can bring revolutionary history and spirit to life for your child’s school learning experience. (红色文化教育在培养学生的爱国情怀与责任感方面起着关键作用。下面为你介绍几个优质的红色主题实践平台，它们能让革命历史与革命精神鲜活起来，丰富孩子的校园学习体验。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍面向学生的红色教育实践平台，偏向教育推广类信息可知，本文最可能出自教育类杂志。故选A。 （本题10分）Being seventeen without money can be depressing. When the opportunity arrives to earn some needed cash, it would be foolish to pass it up. It is for this reason that when the opportunity to referee elementary basketball came my way, I jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a fun way to earn some “easy money”. During the years I played on the court and watched the games, I often found myself criticizing the referees. I completely believed that I could do a much better job because of my love for basketball and my familiarity with the game. How difficult could it be, especially with a bunch of third graders? I looked forward to my first night as a referee but all of my fantasies wore off from the beginning of the game. These sweet third grade boys immediately transformed into horrible creatures right before me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the extent of competitiveness in the game. A battle was in progress on the court while the crazy bystanders cheered and yelled from the stands. My only companion, the whistle, suffered from a severe case of stage fear, filling my head with doubt every time I wished to blow it. My lack of action fueled the heartless crowd. Even on the rare occasions when my whistle gained enough courage to pause the fight, the bystanders still couldn’t calm. The sense of failure flooded every inch of my soul. With only five minutes remaining, Michael, another referee, came in time, saving me from losing my mind. In a flash, I passed my whistle and quickly ran to the safety of the stands. I realized just how difficult refereeing was. I could have let this heartbreaking evening destroy my future on the court, but instead it stimulated a sense of determination in me to do it better. I still hope to become a great referee someday. In order for this to become a reality, it will take many hours of practice and hard work. No matter how much I wish the cash would be handed to me without requiring any effort, I learned from this experience that there is no such thing as “easy money”. 24．(2.5分)What made the author agree to serve as a basketball referee? A．His desire to make money. B．His passion for the job. C．His confidence in third graders. D．His knowledge of basketball. 25．(2.5分)What did the author think of the third grade boys before refereeing the game? A．Lovely. B．Selfish. C．Impolite. D．Competitive. 26．(2.5分)What happened to the author during the game? A．He was too nervous to blow the whistle. B．He was at a loss to announce the results. C．He couldn’t avoid the bystanders’ physical attack. D．He couldn’t handle the tough situation on the court. 27．(2.5分)What can we learn from the author’s experience? A．Lazy hands make for poverty. B．Money does not grow on trees. C．Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 【答案】24．A 25．A 26．D 27．B 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述自己为赚取 “轻松钱” 担任小学篮球裁判却遭遇棘手局面的经历，领悟到“没有不劳而获的财富”，并决心努力提升自己成为优秀裁判。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Being seventeen without money can be depressing. When the opportunity arrives to earn some needed cash, it would be foolish to pass it up. It is for this reason that when the opportunity to referee elementary basketball came my way, I jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a fun way to earn some easy money.(17 岁却没钱，这可能会让人沮丧。当有机会挣些急需的钱时，错过它可就太愚蠢了。正是出于这个原因，当有机会去担任小学篮球比赛的裁判时，我立刻抓住了这个机会。我觉得这会是个既能找点乐子又能轻松赚钱的方式)”可知，作者同意担当小学篮球比赛的裁判的核心驱动力是赚钱的渴望。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段“I looked forward to my first night as a referee but all of my fantasies wore off from the beginning of the game. These sweet third grade boys immediately transformed into horrible creatures right before me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the extent of competitiveness in the game.(我期待着自己作为裁判的第一个夜晚，但从比赛一开始，我所有的幻想就破灭了。这些可爱的三年级小男孩，在我面前瞬间变成了可怕的小怪兽。即使在我最疯狂的想象中，我也从未料到这场比赛的竞争会如此激烈)”可知，作者在裁判这场比赛之前觉得这些三年级的孩子可爱。故选A。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段“A battle was in progress on the court while the crazy bystanders cheered and yelled from the stands. My only companion, the whistle, suffered from a severe case of stage fear, filling my head with doubt every time I wished to blow it. My lack of action fueled the heartless crowd. Even on the rare occasions when my whistle gained enough courage to pause the fight, the bystanders still couldn’t calm. The sense of failure flooded every inch of my soul. With only five minutes remaining, Michael, another referee, came in time, saving me from losing my mind. In a flash, I passed my whistle and quickly ran to the safety of the stands.(一场战斗正在球场上激烈进行，疯狂的旁观者在看台上欢呼呐喊。我唯一的伙伴——哨子，却患了严重的怯场症，每次我想吹响它时，它都让我满心疑虑。我的不作为更是助长了那群无情观众的气焰。即便在极少数情况下，我的哨子鼓足勇气暂停了争斗，旁观者们依旧无法平静下来。失败的感觉淹没了我灵魂的每一寸。只剩五分钟时，另一位裁判迈克尔及时赶到，把我从崩溃的边缘拯救了回来。一瞬间，我递出哨子，迅速跑到看台安全的地方)”可知，男孩们像 怪兽 一样激烈竞争，场面如同 战斗； 作者每次想吹哨都充满犹豫，不敢行动； 观众疯狂欢呼呐喊，即使吹哨暂停比赛也无法平息； 最终需要另一位裁判 Michael 及时救场，作者才得以脱身。由此可推断作者无法应对球场上的棘手局面。故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据末段中的“No matter how much I wish the cash would be handed to me without requiring any effort, I learned from this experience that there is no such thing as easy money.(无论我多么希望能不费吹灰之力就得到这笔钱，但从这次经历中我明白了，天下没有免费的午餐)”可推断，钱财并非自枝头自然生长，获取之路需付出辛劳。故选B。 （本题10分）Parents have widely different views on pocket money. Five new fathers were asked this question and this is how they answered. Ashish Khanna: Although many argue that pocket money helps develop children’s sense of value, I don’t agree. I wouldn’t give my child any pocket money. First of all, I never got pocket money when I was a child and I seem to have a good sense of value. If my child ever wants something and I feel it is necessary, I will buy it for him.     Sharad Sanghi: I wouldn’t give my child pocket money because I don’t want her to form the perception (看法) of “her” money and “my” money. Besides, if I refuse to buy her something that I think is bad for her, she may buy it with her pocket money secretly. I feel it also encourages children to care more about money than anything else. I don’t want my child to start judging other children by the amount of money they have. Rakesh Shah: I would give my child pocket money. I feel that children should learn to spend money intelligently and not go overboard on spending. They will learn what their limitations are and feel the difficulty when they have to pay for something that they can’t afford. Rajiv Patel: I would give my child pocket money because it is important for her to learn how to manage money. I will give her a fixed amount every month and if she spends all the money before the month is over, then she will learn a lesson and not spend money so freely. Vikram Desai: I would certainly give my child pocket money. But I would not give it to him on a weekly or monthly basis. He would have to earn it. If he helps me finish some of my jobs or helps his mother with housework, I will reward him. This helps him realize that “money does not grow on trees” and it needs hard work to earn money. 28．(2.5分)What do you know about Ashish Khanna? A．He helps his child develop better without money. B．He will buy what he thinks his child really needs. C．He can have much control of his child by money. D．He was given too much pocket money when young. 29．(2.5分)Who would give his child pocket money every month? A．Ashish Khanna. B．Sharad Sanghi. C．Rakesh Shah. D．Rajiv Patel. 30．(2.5分)According to Vikram Desai, what do children learn from earning pocket money? A．Money is not easy to get. B．Money can be got from trees. C．Money is not so important to people. D．One can get lots of money if he/ she works hard. 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．No pocket money for children. B．Pocket money teaches money management. C．Five fathers hold different views on pocket money. D．Pocket money may lead children to value money too much. 【答案】28．B 29．D 30．A 31．C 【导语】本文讲述五位父亲针对是否给孩子零花钱表达了不同看法，有人拒绝发放，也有人选择以不同方式给孩子零花钱并借此培养其金钱观念。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段“If my child ever wants something and I feel it is necessary, I will buy it for him.(如果孩子想要某样东西，而我认为这是必需品，我就会给他买。)”可知，阿希什・坎纳会为孩子购买他认为真正需要的物品。 29．细节理解题。根据第五段“I will give her a fixed amount every month and if she spends all the money before the month is over, then she will learn a lesson and not spend money so freely.(我每个月都会给她固定数额的零花钱，如果她在月底前把钱花光，就能吸取教训，不再随意花钱。)”可知，拉吉夫・帕特尔会每月给孩子零花钱。 30．推理判断题。根据第六段“This helps him realize that “money does not grow on trees” and it needs hard work to earn money.(这能让他明白“钱不是大风刮来的”，赚钱需要付出辛勤劳动。)”可知，维克拉姆・德赛认为孩子通过赚取零花钱会懂得赚钱并不容易。 31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Parents have widely different views on pocket money. Five new fathers were asked this question and this is how they answered.(家长们对于零花钱持有截然不同的看法。五位新晋父亲接受了相关提问，以下是他们的回答。)”可知，文章主要介绍了五位父亲对于孩子零花钱的不同观点。 （本题10分）Do you concern that you have spent too much time on surfing online with your phone? But does stepping away from your phone really make a difference? Researchers say yes, and a hiatus in surfing the internet on your phone can do wonders. The researchers included 467 participants (参与者), aged 18 to 74, who were asked to install (安装) a mobile phone application to block all mobile internet access from their smartphones for a month. Although the participants had to block the internet on their phones, they were allowed to maintain mobile connection (through texts and calls) and non-mobile access to the internet (e.g. through desktop computers). During the study, the researchers measured the participants’ happiness by using the model that consists of self-reported positive effect, negative effect, and life satisfaction. And a survey, which is often used by doctors to test depression and anxiety, was conducted to rate the participants’ overall mental health. Besides, the participants’ attention was examined by a computer task. All the measures were taken at the beginning, middle and end of the four-week study. The results showed that 91% of the participants improved their scores in at least one aspect (方面). 71% reported better mental health after the break, compared to before, and 73% reported better happiness. A break from the internet on their phones also improved the participants’ attention. “The effects on attention were about as large as if the participants had become 10 years younger,” said one of the researchers. “I’m not surprised by the findings,” says Dr. Julia, a psychologist at New York University. “Most people know their phones are a problem, but they just can’t stop,” she says, “When they start to behave as those in study — more exercise, time outdoors, good sleep, more social interactions — they naturally start to feel better. When people see this improvement in joy in such a short period of time, it gives them hope to have a try.” 32．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “hiatus” refer to? A．Break. B．Belief. C．Review. D．Preference. 33．(2.5分)What were the participants required to do during the study? A．To block the calls from their friends. B．To stop going online with their mobile. C．To text the researchers from time to time. D．To limit their access to physical activities. 34．(2.5分)What do we know about the process of the study? A．Three measuring methods were conducted. B．Doctors were invited to examine the participants. C．Computers were used to report the positive effects. D．The participants’ attention was measured by a survey. 35．(2.5分)What does Dr. Julia think of the findings of the study? A．Unexpected. B．Creative. C．Confusing. D．Encouraging. 【答案】32．A 33．B 34．A 35．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一项研究表明，暂停使用手机移动网络一个月能显著改善参与者的心理健康、幸福感及注意力，证明适度“数字断连”对生活质量有积极作用。 【详解】32．词句猜测题。根据第一段“But does stepping away from your phone really make a difference? Researchers say yes, and a hiatus in surfing the internet on your phone can do wonders. (但是远离手机真的有用吗？研究人员说是的，而你手机上网的一个hiatus就能创造奇迹)”可知，句中 hiatus 与前文 stepping away 语义一致，意为暂停、休息，与break意义相近。 33．细节理解题。根据第二段“The researchers included 467 participants (参与者), aged 18 to 74, who were asked to install (安装) a mobile phone application to block all mobile internet access from their smartphones for a month. (研究人员招募了467名年龄在18至74岁之间的参与者，要求他们安装一款手机应用程序，在一个月内屏蔽智能手机上的所有移动互联网接入)”可知，参与者被要求在研究期间停止使用手机上网。 34．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the study, the researchers measured the participants’ happiness by using the model that consists of self-reported positive effect, negative effect, and life satisfaction. And a survey, which is often used by doctors to test depression and anxiety, was conducted to rate the participants’ overall mental health. Besides, the participants’ attention was examined by a computer task. All the measures were taken at the beginning, middle and end of the four-week study. (在研究期间，研究人员通过使用由自我报告的积极效应、消极效应和生活满意度组成的模型来衡量参与者的幸福感。并进行了一项医生常用于测试抑郁和焦虑的调查，以评估参与者的整体心理健康状况。此外，参与者的注意力通过计算机任务进行检查。所有这些测量都在为期四周的研究的开始、中间和结束时进行)”可知，研究采用了主观幸福感模型、医学调查问卷和计算机任务三种测量方式。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段““I’m not surprised by the findings,” says Dr. Julia, a psychologist at New York University. “Most people know their phones are a problem, but they just can’t stop,” she says, “When they start to behave as those in study — more exercise, time outdoors, good sleep, more social interactions — they naturally start to feel better. When people see this improvement in joy in such a short period of time, it gives them hope to have a try.”(“我对这些发现并不感到惊讶，”纽约大学的心理学家Julia博士说。“大多数人知道手机是个问题，但他们就是停不下来，”她说，“当他们开始像研究中的那些人一样行事——更多锻炼、户外时间、良好睡眠、更多社交互动——他们自然会开始感觉更好。当人们看到在如此短的时间内快乐有了这样的改善，这给了他们尝试的希望。”)”可知，Julia博士认为研究结果证实了人们的确可以通过减少手机使用来改善状态，且能给人带来改变的希望，因此是积极正向的。 （本题12.5分）Living on your own can give you an incredible sense of freedom, but many people still struggle. They claim: When you only need to answer to yourself in the house, it can be harder to have a regular rhythm in your day. 36(2.5分) Predictable routines help to reduce stress and worry. They take away some of the exhaustion you might feel when faced with a long day ahead, and they reduce the day-to-day decision-making. Structured days help to maintain your mood and support mental strength. 37(2.5分) For example, if you schedule in your exercise, you’re more likely to do it. If you plan regular mealtimes, it means you don’t forget to eat, which helps to keep your blood sugar levels stable. 38(2.5分) If you make it very inflexible, it can become a source of tension and anxiety. There should be space for unexpected events — you might get a last-minute social invitation from a friend, the weather might be awful, or you might be feeling extremely tired. You should be allowed to accommodate these changes. Sometimes you’ll have a day when you feel sad and lost. 39(2.5分) However, if you can, get up and start following some of your routine — even if you only do the basics. It can help you to feel more purposeful. Building a routine is an evolving process, and as you settle more into your solo (独居的) life, your routine will adapt and change. Celebrate being consistent, not perfect. 40(2.5分) Overpacking your days will make them exhausting and stressful, which is why it’s just as important to add in periods of rest and relaxation. A．An extremely fixed routine has its advantages. B．When building a routine, think about balance. C．But having a healthy routine can bring stability. D．However, it’s important not to be too strict with it. E．Without a routine, you may easily lose your identity. F．It’s appealing to stay in bed and not face the day at all. G．There are also physical health benefits of having a routine. 【答案】36．C 37．G 38．D 39．F 40．B 【导语】文章主要介绍独居生活虽自由但易作息混乱，阐述规律作息的身心益处，说明作息规划需兼顾灵活与平衡，倡导适度、可持续的作息习惯。 【详解】36．上文“Living on your own can give you an incredible sense of freedom, but many people still struggle. They claim: When you only need to answer to yourself in the house, it can be harder to have a regular rhythm in your day.(独居能给人极大的自由，但很多人仍倍感煎熬，他们认为独居无人约束，很难养成规律的生活节奏)”指出独居易缺乏规律作息的问题，C选项“But having a healthy routine can bring stability(但健康的作息能带来稳定)”与上文构成转折关系，转折引出规律作息的积极作用，开启下文对作息益处的介绍。 37．下文“For example, if you schedule in your exercise, you’re more likely to do it. If you plan regular mealtimes, it means you don’t forget to eat, which helps to keep your blood sugar levels stable.(例如，规划锻炼时间，你更可能坚持运动；固定用餐时间，就不会忘记吃饭，有助于维持血糖稳定)”举例说明了规律作息对身体健康的好处，G选项“There are also physical health benefits of having a routine(规律作息对身体健康也有益处)”起到承上启下的作用，承接上文规律作息对心理、情绪的积极影响，引出下文身体健康层面的益处，贴合段落内容。 38．下文“If you make it very inflexible, it can become a source of tension and anxiety. There should be space for unexpected events...You should be allowed to accommodate these changes.(如果作息过于死板，会引发紧张和焦虑，生活需要预留应对突发状况的空间，要学会适应变化)”强调作息不能过于僵化，需要灵活变通，D选项“However, it’s important not to be too strict with it(但重要的是不要对作息太过严苛)”引出本段核心观点，与下文内容精准呼应。 39．上文“Sometimes you’ll have a day when you feel sad and lost.(有时你会感到低落迷茫)”提出情绪低落的状态，F选项“It’s appealing to stay in bed and not face the day at all(此时人们总想卧床不起，逃避生活)”承接上文，说明低落时的常见状态；下文“However, if you can, get up and start following some of your routine(但只要可以，就起身遵循日常作息)”与F选项构成转折，提出应对办法。 40．上文“Celebrate being consistent, not perfect.(要追求作息的持之以恒，而非完美无缺)”倡导适度的作息状态，下文“Overpacking your days will make them exhausting and stressful, which is why it’s just as important to add in periods of rest and relaxation(日程过满会让人疲惫焦虑，预留休息放松的时间同样重要)”强调作息需要劳逸结合、张弛有度，B选项“When building a routine, think about balance(制定作息时要兼顾平衡)”概括本段主旨，衔接上下文观点。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）In a small, cozy town, there lived an elderly man named Mr. Ryan. Retired for years, he had a 41 life, spending his days gardening at home. However, he always felt a longing for something new. One day, while wandering through the town square, Mr. Ryan 42 a flyer for a free computer class at the local library. Despite his initial 43 , he decided to have a try. The first class was difficult. Surrounded by much younger students, he 44 to understand basic concepts like mouse clicks and file management. But Mr. Ryan was 45 . After each class, he would go home and practice for hours. He 46 every instruction in a notebook to help him remember. When he got stuck, instead of giving up, he called the library’s help desk for 47 . As the weeks passed, Mr. Ryan 48 the basics gradually. He learned to send emails, and one day, he even video-chatted with his grandchildren who lived far away. The joy on his face was priceless as he 49 it. With new-found 50 , Mr. Ryan continued to challenge himself. He moved on to more 51 topics like photo editing and online shopping. At the end of the computer course, as Mr. Ryan received his certificate, he addressed the class 52 . “I may be old, but I’ve learned that learning is a journey without a(an) 53 . Age is just a number; the 54 to learn is what truly matters.” His words 55 everyone present, and from that day on, Mr. Ryan became an example in the town of the beauty of lifelong learning. 41．(1分)A．busy B．boring C．peaceful D．ambitious 42．(1分)A．made B．shared C．discovered D．noticed 43．(1分)A．doubt B．courage C．enthusiasm D．hesitation 44．(1分)A．refused B．struggled C．preferred D．continued 45．(1分)A．worried B．confused C．determined D．discouraged 46．(1分)A．made up B．showed off C．wrote down D．heard about 47．(1分)A．comfort B．assistance C．information D．opportunity 48．(1分)A．grasped B．studied C．maintained D．experienced 49．(1分)A．made B．found C．believed D．appreciated 50．(1分)A．patience B．intelligence C．independence D．confidence 51．(1分)A．vital B．basic C．advanced D．familiar 52．(1分)A．cautiously B．excitedly C．anxiously D．curiously 53．(1分)A．end B．start C．pause D．change 54．(1分)A．ability B．desire C．request D．approach 55．(1分)A．amused B．blessed C．surprised D．inspired 【答案】 41．C 42．D 43．D 44．B 45．C 46．C 47．B 48．A 49．A 50．D 51．C 52．B 53．A 54．B 55．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了退休老人瑞安参加免费电脑课，他克服困难逐步掌握技能，与孙辈视频聊天，最后在获证书时感悟到学习无止境，成为终身学习典范。 【详解】41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：退休多年后，他过着平静的生活，每天都在家里从事园艺工作。A. busy忙碌的；B. boring无聊的；C. peaceful宁静的；D. ambitious有抱负的。根据后文“spending his days gardening at home”可知，从事园艺工作说明过着宁静的生活。故选C。 42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，在漫步穿过镇中心广场的时候，瑞安先生无意间看到了一张当地图书馆举办的免费电脑课程的传单。A. made制作；B. shared分享；C. discovered发现；D. noticed注意到。后文“a flyer for a free computer class”提到免费电脑课程传单，说明是引起了注意。故选D。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管起初他有些犹豫，但他最终还是决定试一试。A. doubt怀疑；B. courage勇气；C. enthusiasm热情；D. hesitation犹豫。上文Despite表示转折，结合“he decided to have a try”可知，说明起初犹豫，最后决定尝试。故选D。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：周围都是年纪比他小很多的学生，他却难以理解诸如鼠标点击和文件管理这类基本概念。A. refused拒绝；B. struggled努力，挣扎；C. preferred偏爱；D. continued继续。根据上文“The first class was difficult.(第一节课很难)”可知，第一节课遇到困难，他难以理解诸如鼠标点击和文件管理这类基本概念，即“挣扎去理解”。故选B。 45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但瑞安先生意志坚定。A. worried担心的；B. confused困惑的；C. determined坚定的；D. discouraged沮丧的。根据后文“After each class, he would go home and practice for hours.(每节课结束后，他都会回家继续练习好几个小时)”可知，回家也学习，说明意志坚定。故选C。 46．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他把每一条指示都记在笔记本上，以便于自己记住。A. made up编造；B. showed off炫耀；C. wrote down写下；D. heard about听说。根据后文“every instruction in a notebook”指把电脑上的指示都写在笔记本上，故选C。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他遇到困难时，他并没有放弃，而是向图书馆的服务台寻求帮助。A. comfort安慰；B. assistance帮助；C. information信息；D. opportunity机会。根据上文“When he got stuck, instead of giving up, he called the library’s help desk for”指遇到困难不放弃，而是求助。故选B。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，瑞安先生逐渐掌握了这些基础知识。A. grasped掌握；B. studied学习；C. maintained维持；D. experienced经历。根据后文“He learned to send emails, and one day, he even video-chatted with his grandchildren who lived far away.(他学会了发送电子邮件，有一天，他还与远在外地的孙辈们进行了视频通话)”可知，瑞安先生逐渐掌握了这些基础知识。故选A。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他成功完成时，脸上洋溢着无法言喻的喜悦。A. made制作；B. found找到；C. believed相信；D. appreciated感激。根据上文“The joy on his face was priceless”可知，喜悦是因为成功了，make it表示“成功”。故选A。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：怀着新的信心，瑞安先生继续努力挑战自我。A. patience耐心；B. intelligence智慧；C. independence独立；D. confidence自信。根据后文“Mr. Ryan continued to challenge himself”可知，挑战自我是因为之前的学习带来的自信。故选D。 51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他接着学习了更高级的内容，比如照片编辑和网上购物。A. vital重要的；B. basic基础的；C. advanced高级的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“photo editing and online shopping”可知，照片编辑和网上购物相比鼠标点击和文件管理是更高级的学习内容。故选C。 52．考查副词词义辨析。句意：在计算机课程结束时，当瑞安先生拿到证书后，他兴奋地向全班同学发表了讲话。A. cautiously谨慎地；B. excitedly激动地；C. anxiously焦虑地；D. curiously好奇地。根据上文“Mr. Ryan received his certificate”可知，拿到了证书，激动地发表讲话。故选B。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我或许已经年迈了，但我明白学习是一段永无止境的旅程。”A. end结束；B. start开始；C. pause暂停；D. change改变。根据后文“learn is what truly matters”以及他学习电脑，可知体现了活到老学到老的道理，即学习是永无止境的。故选A。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：年龄只是一个数字；真正重要的是学习的渴望。A. ability能力；B. desire渴望；C. request要求；D. approach方法。根据后文“to learn is what truly matters”以及瑞安先生学习电脑的经过可知，真正重要的是学习的渴望。故选B。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的这番话深深鼓舞了在场的每一个人，从那天起，瑞安先生便成为了这个小镇上终身学习之美的典范。A. amused娱乐；B. blessed祝福；C. surprised使惊讶；D. inspired鼓舞。根据后文“Mr. Ryan became an example in the town of the beauty of lifelong learning”可知，成为学习典范是因为讲话鼓舞了在场的人。故选D。 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 2020, California experienced its 56(1.5分) (bad) fire season on record. While Prisha Shroff was driving with her family from Los Angeles to their home, she watched the flames (火焰) through the car window. “After I witnessed this fire, I arrived back at home only to hear about the Australian and Amazon wildfires and how the same effects of the Los Angeles fire were happening on a bigger scale (规模). It 57(1.5分) (real) proved to me that this is a global problem and there is a need for a solution 58(1.5分) can prevent these wildfires,” she says. Shroff started researching 59(1.5分) (solution) but learnt that most wildfire fighting measures focus 60(1.5分) spotting and putting out wildfires instead of prevention. 61(1.5分) (inspire), Shroff created a system designed to prevent wildfires, which earned her the Lemelson Award for Invention in the Broadcom MASTERS, a science 62(1.5分) (compete) for middle school students. Her artificial intelligence-based system 63(1.5分) (predict) areas that are vulnerable (易受攻击的) to wildfires based on real-time data such as temperature and wind. If an area is high-risk, the system can give 64(1.5分) signal to fire agencies. In the future, she’ll work on 65(1.5分) (improve) her AI model by adding millions of wildfire data points. 【答案】 56．worst 57．really 58．which/that 59．solutions 60．on/upon 61．Inspired 62．competition 63．predicts 64．a 65．improving 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了普里沙•什罗夫目睹洛杉矶严重的火灾后，创建了一个基于人工智能的系统来预防野火的故事。 【详解】56．考查形容词最高级。句意：2020年，加利福尼亚州经历了有史以来最严重的火灾季。根据下文的on record可知，此处表示“有史以来最严重的火灾季”，表示最高级含义，故设空处应用形容词的最高级worst作定语，修饰下文的fire。故填worst。 57．考查副词。句意：这真的向我证明了这是一个全球性的问题，我们需要一个解决方案来预防这些野火。设空处作状语，修饰动词proved应用副词really。故填really。 58．考查定语从句。句意：这真的向我证明了这是一个全球性的问题，我们需要一个解决方案来预防这些野火。设空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词solution，先行词指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用which或that引导该从句。故填that/which。 59．考查名词复复数。句意：什罗夫开始研究解决方案，但她了解到，大多数应对野火的措施都侧重于发现和扑灭野火，而不是预防。solution“解决方法”为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且其前无限定词修饰，结合语境可知，此处表示不止一个解决办法，故用复数形式。故填solutions。 60．考查介词。句意：什罗夫开始研究解决方案，但她了解到，大多数应对野火的措施都侧重于发现和扑灭野火，而不是预防。focus on/upon为固定搭配，意为“集中于；聚焦于”。故填 on/upon。 61．考查非谓语动词。句意：受到启发，什罗夫创造了一个旨在预防野火的系统，并因此赢得了一项面向中学生的科学竞赛博通大师赛的“勒梅尔森发明奖”。主句中已有谓语created，设空处与其之间无连词连接，故应用非谓语形式作状语，动词inspire与句子的主语Shroff之间为逻辑上的被动关系，所以用过去分词作状语。故填Inspired。 62．考查名词。句意：受到启发，什罗夫创造了一个旨在预防野火的系统，并因此赢得了一项面向中学生的科学竞赛博通大师赛的“勒梅尔森发明奖”。分析句子成分可知，a science_____________ for middle school students作the Broadcom MASTERS的同位语，且设空处被不定冠词a修饰，应用名词单数形式，science为名词作定语，此处表示“科学竞赛”，名词competition符合题意，故填competition。 63．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：她的基于人工智能的系统根据温度和风力等实时数据预测易发生野火的地区。此处为主句谓语动词，根据从句中的are可知，该主句时态为一般现在时；主句主语为system，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式；system与predict之间为主动关系，用主动语态。故填predicts。 64．考查冠词。句意：如果一个地区风险高，该系统可以向消防机构发出信号。设空处修饰单数可数名词signal，表示泛指，应用不定冠词，signal的发音是辅音音素开头，所以用a。故填a。 65．考查非谓语动词。句意：未来，她将通过添加数百万个野火数据点来努力改进她的人工智能模型。设空处作介词on的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填improving。 五、书面表达 66．（本题15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。 Ethan had always struggled with geography. To him, maps were like puzzles missing half their pieces — no matter how hard he stared, the picture never became clear. Directions slipped through his mind like water through cupped hands, and even his GPS seemed to take perverse pleasure in leading him down dead-end streets. So when Mr. Reynolds announced their history class would be taking a week-long field trip to the ancient capital, Ethan’s stomach twisted with anxiety. The assignment was straightforward enough navigate the city winding streets, visit key historical sites, and complete observation tasks. While Judy eagerly unfolded maps, tracing routes and excitedly chatted with other classmates, Ethan sat frozen. The crisscrossing streets on his map looked like a plate of spilled spaghetti. “I’ll be lost before noon,” he whispered, shoving the useless paper into his backpack with trembling hands. On their first morning in the city, Ethan stuck to Judy like glue, mimicking her every turn. But when a street vendor’s display of hand-carved calligraphy brushes caught his eye, he hesitated just a moment too long. When he looked up, the group had disappeared into the sea of tourists. Panic surged through him as he frantically unfolded his map, but every narrow alley looked the same-weathered stone buildings with faded signs in an unfamiliar script. His shouts for help were drowned out by honking scooters and merchants’ cries. Then he remembered his grandfather’s advice, spoken during a childhood camping trip: “When you’re lost, don’t panic about the whole forest. Pick one tree and walk to it.” Scanning the horizon, Ethan spotted a golden temple in the distance—the same one his group was supposed to visit. Taking a shaky breath, he fixed his eyes on that distant point and began walking, ignoring the confusing side streets. 注意： 1. 续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When Ethan finally reached the temple, he was surprised to see his group arguing over the next destination there. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With Ethan’s guide, the group accomplished all the tasks successfully. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: When Ethan finally reached the temple, he was surprised to see his group arguing over the next destination there. Judy was pointing frantically at her map, while others debated conflicting routes. Mr. Reynolds looked helplessly at the tangled streets. Ethan hesitated, then stepped forward. “The Imperial Archives,” he said quietly, recalling the assignment sheet. “It’s due west. See that bell tower beyond the square?” He gestured toward a distinct spire piercing the skyline. “Head straight for it, then turn left at the stone fountain.” The group fell silent, staring at him in disbelief. Judy checked her map and nodded slowly. “He’s right,” she confirmed, her voice tinged with relief. With Ethan’s guide, the group accomplished all the tasks successfully. He led them not by complex maps, but by identifying clear landmarks: a red-tiled rooftop, an ancient oak tree, or a bridge’s arched shadow. Each destination became a single “tree” in his grandfather’s forest. To everyone’s amazement, Ethan navigated shortcuts even Judy missed. By week’s end, his anxiety had melted into quiet confidence. On the bus ride home, Mr. Reynolds praised his remarkable sense of direction. Ethan smiled, realizing geography wasn’t about memorizing every turn, but learning to see the guiding points in the maze. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ethan向来地理不好，地图对他而言如同缺了一半拼图的谜题。当历史课要去古都进行为期一周的实地考察时，他十分焦虑。第一天，他跟丢了队伍，慌乱中想起爷爷的建议，通过远处的金色寺庙找到方向。之后，他凭借地标带领小组成功完成任务，明白地理的关键在于在迷宫中找到指引点，而非记住每一个转弯。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当伊桑终于到达寺庙时，他惊讶地看到他的团队在争论下一个目的地”可知，第一段可描写他凭借地标带领小组成功完成任务的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“在伊桑的指导下，小组成功地完成了所有任务”可知，第二段可描写伊桑明白地理的关键在于在迷宫中找到指引点，而非记住每一个转弯。 2.续写线索：伊桑到达寺庙——帮助找路——完成任务——伊桑感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①想起：recall/remember ②看着：stare at/look at ③称赞：praise/compliment 情绪类 ①惊讶：amazement/astonishment ②怀疑地：in disbelief/in doubt 【点睛】[高分句型1] The group fell silent, staring at him in disbelief.（运用了现在分词作状语） [高分句型2] He led them not by complex maps, but by identifying clear landmarks: a red-tiled rooftop, an ancient oak tree, or a bridge’s arched shadow.（运用了动名词作宾语） 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。 Raised in a loving family, Kate was always the apple of her family’s eye. As a child, she grew up in a rural house with her grandparents, who made her childhood full of warmth. She thought her grandmother’s home was a romantic place, filled with the beauty of nature. When she started school, Kate moved to the town to live with her parents. She was very popular in her community — elderly neighbours loved her kind smile, and many kids followed her around all day like a little princess. Every weekend, she visited her grandparents with her parents, and during vacations, she would stay with them for a while, enjoying the peaceful rural life. At school, Kate was also the coolest kid in her class. Wherever she went, she was the centre of attention, with a group of classmates following her and doing what she did. However, her deskmate Lucy was not part of this popular group. As the tallest girl in the class, she was often teased (取笑) by other kids, who kept chanting “Lucy, Lucy, long as spaghetti (意大利面条)”. Every time she heard these words, Lucy’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. She felt so ashamed that she wished she could disappear into the ground. Kate didn’t like seeing Lucy being teased, but she never stopped the other kids or talked to Lucy — she didn’t want to lose her popularity. One weekend, Kate went to her grandfather’s farm on the other side of town. While helping feed the chickens, she noticed a small, half-bare (半秃的) chicken in the corner. “Why is it like this?” she asked her grandfather, confused. Her grandfather explained, “Chickens have a ‘pecking (啄) order’. If one is different from the others, the rest will push it away and peck at it. Sometimes they peck it so badly that it dies. ” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On hearing these words, Kate was overcome with sadness. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kate told friends her experience and suggested not laughing at Lucy. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】     On hearing these words, Kate was overcome with sadness. She suddenly thought of Lucy, who was just like the poor little chicken — being left out and hurt just because she was different. She felt deep regret for not helping Lucy earlier. The fear of losing popularity seemed silly now compared to Lucy’s pain. She decided that she couldn’t stay silent anymore. She wanted to protect Lucy and let the other kids understand that making fun of others’ differences was wrong. That weekend, she couldn’t stop thinking about how to make things right for Lucy.     Kate told friends her experience and suggested not laughing at Lucy. At first, some of her friends were confused and even disagreed, saying teasing Lucy was just a joke. But Kate patiently shared what she saw on the farm and how hurt Lucy must feel. Gradually, her friends realized their mistake. They followed Kate to apologize to Lucy together. Lucy was surprised at first, then tears filled her eyes. She accepted their apology shyly. From that day on, no one teased Lucy anymore. Kate even became good friends with Lucy, and she learned that true popularity wasn’t about being followed by others, but about being kind and brave enough to stand up for what was right. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Kate原本是班级里的焦点，却为了维持受欢迎的形象，对被同学取笑的同桌Lucy选择沉默。直到在祖父的农场了解到鸡群的“啄序”现象，她才意识到自己的错误，并勇敢地站出来阻止大家的嘲笑，最终不仅改变了同学的态度，也明白了真正的受欢迎源于善良与勇气。 【详解】 1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“听到这些话，Kate的内心充满了悲伤。”可知，第一段可描写Kate将Lucy与农场里那只被排挤的小鸡联系起来，内心充满愧疚，反思自己为了维持人气而保持沉默的行为，并下定决心要做出改变。 ②由第二段首句内容“Kate把自己的经历告诉了朋友们，并建议大家不要取笑Lucy。”可知，第二段可描写 Kate向朋友们分享农场经历，耐心说服大家停止嘲笑，带领朋友向Lucy道歉，最终收获了与Lucy的友谊，并领悟到真正受欢迎的内涵。 2. 续写线索： 农场见闻—— 联想到Lucy—— 内心愧疚—— 决心改变—— 说服朋友—— 集体道歉—— 收获友谊—— 领悟道理 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 决定：decide/ resolve ② 取笑：make fun of/ tease ③ 意识到：realize/ become aware of 情绪类 ① 愧疚：regret/ guilt ② 惊讶的：surprised/ astonished 【点睛】【高分句型1】She suddenly thought of Lucy, who was just like the poor little chicken — being left out and hurt just because she was different.(运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】At first, some of her friends were confused and even disagreed, saying teasing Lucy was just a joke.(运用了现在分词短语saying teasing Lucy was just a joke作伴随状语和省略了that的宾语从句) 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 Improving Yourself（较难版01） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）When will the museum probably close? A．At 2:00 p.m. B．At 4:00 p.m. C．At 6:00 p.m. 2．（本题1.5分）How much will the woman give back to the man? A．$13.50. B．$1.50. C．$12.30. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the man confused about? A．What to wear. B．Whether to go or not. C．How to row a boat. 4．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A present. B．A shop. C．A professor. 5．（本题1.5分） Who’s the woman most probably? A．The man’s teacher. B．The man’s classmate. C．The man’s neighbour. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)Why didn’t the woman buy any clothes in the shop? A．They were of bad quality. B．Her mother disliked them. C．There weren’t any warm jackets. 7．(1.5分)What season is it now? A．Spring. B．Autumn. C．Winter. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Where are the speakers? A．At a bookstore. B．At school. C．At home. 9．(1.5分)What is the book mainly about? A．A nature walk for some kids. B．The habitats of animals. C．Early education for children. 10．(1.5分)How much will the woman save? A．$5. B．$10. C．$15. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What do we know about Jack? A．He dreamed of being a journalist. B．He had rich interview experiences. C．He majored in finance determinedly. 12．(1.5分)Why does the woman think Jack failed the interview? A．He was late for the interview. B．He chose the position randomly. C．He didn’t show passion for his major. 13．(1.5分)What will Jack do next? A．Apply for another position. B．Reflect on his major choice. C．Contact the local newspaper. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is Mike’s first task at the library? A．Marking books on the computer. B．Replacing the returned books. C．Sorting books on different shelves. 15．(1.5分)What does the woman ask Mike to do every hour? A．Tidy up the reading area. B．Help students find books. C．Check the computer system. 16．(1.5分)How does Mike feel according to the conversation? A．Tired. B．Worried. C．Confident. 17．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co-workers. B．Friends. C．Classmates. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)What do most people think is very important in spoken communication? A．Pronunciation. B．Vocabulary. C．Grammar. 19．(1.5分)Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker? A．To develop your reading fluency. B．To improve your note-taking skills. C．To find out your mispronunciation. 20．(1.5分)What is the speaker’s last suggestion? A．Spell out the difficult words. B．Check the words in a dictionary. C．Practice reading the words aloud. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Red-themed cultural education plays a key role in fostering students’ patriotism and sense of responsibility. Let’s check out several excellent red-themed practice platforms that can bring revolutionary history and spirit to life for your child’s school learning experience. Revolutionary History Virtual Museums To make revolutionary history accessible and engaging, the National Museum of China has launched a series of virtual red-themed museums. These online exhibitions feature 3D interactive views of historic sites, interactive timelines of major revolutionary events, and audio stories of revolutionary martyrs. Students can “visit” iconic sites like the Nanhu Red Boat and the Zunyi Meeting Site from home, and learn about the struggles and sacrifices of the older generation. Red Culture Storytelling Competitions Organized by the Communist Youth League of China, this annual competition encourages students to explore local red history, collect stories of revolutionary heroes, and present them in creative forms like speeches, short plays, or short videos. Open to students from primary to high school, it also provides free training workshops on historical research and public speaking for all participants. Red-themed Social Practice Camps Run by local education authorities and red culture research institutions, these offline camps take students to real revolutionary memorial sites, old revolutionary base areas, and memorial halls. During the 3-5 day camps, students can take part in hands-on activities like experiencing wartime life, making military supplies, and interviewing veterans. The camps also include group discussions to help students truly understand the red spirit. Red Spirit Lecture Series This online lecture series invites historians, veterans, and descendants of revolutionary martyrs to share their insights and personal stories. Each lecture focuses on a specific red spirit, such as the Long March Spirit, the Yan’an Spirit, and the Two Bombs, One Satellite Spirit. The lectures are recorded and available on the official education platform, allowing students to watch at their own pace and join live Q&A sessions. 21．(2.5分)What is available in the virtual museums? A．Offline hands-on activities B．3D interactive site views C．Annual creative competitions D．Live veteran interviews 22．(2.5分)What do the camps and lectures share? A．They are fully online B．They require creative works C．They hold offline discussions D．They involve veterans 23．(2.5分)Where is the text probably from? A．An education magazine B．A history research journal C．A local government report D．A literary story collection （本题10分）Being seventeen without money can be depressing. When the opportunity arrives to earn some needed cash, it would be foolish to pass it up. It is for this reason that when the opportunity to referee elementary basketball came my way, I jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a fun way to earn some “easy money”. During the years I played on the court and watched the games, I often found myself criticizing the referees. I completely believed that I could do a much better job because of my love for basketball and my familiarity with the game. How difficult could it be, especially with a bunch of third graders? I looked forward to my first night as a referee but all of my fantasies wore off from the beginning of the game. These sweet third grade boys immediately transformed into horrible creatures right before me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the extent of competitiveness in the game. A battle was in progress on the court while the crazy bystanders cheered and yelled from the stands. My only companion, the whistle, suffered from a severe case of stage fear, filling my head with doubt every time I wished to blow it. My lack of action fueled the heartless crowd. Even on the rare occasions when my whistle gained enough courage to pause the fight, the bystanders still couldn’t calm. The sense of failure flooded every inch of my soul. With only five minutes remaining, Michael, another referee, came in time, saving me from losing my mind. In a flash, I passed my whistle and quickly ran to the safety of the stands. I realized just how difficult refereeing was. I could have let this heartbreaking evening destroy my future on the court, but instead it stimulated a sense of determination in me to do it better. I still hope to become a great referee someday. In order for this to become a reality, it will take many hours of practice and hard work. No matter how much I wish the cash would be handed to me without requiring any effort, I learned from this experience that there is no such thing as “easy money”. 24．(2.5分)What made the author agree to serve as a basketball referee? A．His desire to make money. B．His passion for the job. C．His confidence in third graders. D．His knowledge of basketball. 25．(2.5分)What did the author think of the third grade boys before refereeing the game? A．Lovely. B．Selfish. C．Impolite. D．Competitive. 26．(2.5分)What happened to the author during the game? A．He was too nervous to blow the whistle. B．He was at a loss to announce the results. C．He couldn’t avoid the bystanders’ physical attack. D．He couldn’t handle the tough situation on the court. 27．(2.5分)What can we learn from the author’s experience? A．Lazy hands make for poverty. B．Money does not grow on trees. C．Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. （本题10分）Parents have widely different views on pocket money. Five new fathers were asked this question and this is how they answered. Ashish Khanna: Although many argue that pocket money helps develop children’s sense of value, I don’t agree. I wouldn’t give my child any pocket money. First of all, I never got pocket money when I was a child and I seem to have a good sense of value. If my child ever wants something and I feel it is necessary, I will buy it for him.     Sharad Sanghi: I wouldn’t give my child pocket money because I don’t want her to form the perception (看法) of “her” money and “my” money. Besides, if I refuse to buy her something that I think is bad for her, she may buy it with her pocket money secretly. I feel it also encourages children to care more about money than anything else. I don’t want my child to start judging other children by the amount of money they have. Rakesh Shah: I would give my child pocket money. I feel that children should learn to spend money intelligently and not go overboard on spending. They will learn what their limitations are and feel the difficulty when they have to pay for something that they can’t afford. Rajiv Patel: I would give my child pocket money because it is important for her to learn how to manage money. I will give her a fixed amount every month and if she spends all the money before the month is over, then she will learn a lesson and not spend money so freely. Vikram Desai: I would certainly give my child pocket money. But I would not give it to him on a weekly or monthly basis. He would have to earn it. If he helps me finish some of my jobs or helps his mother with housework, I will reward him. This helps him realize that “money does not grow on trees” and it needs hard work to earn money. 28．(2.5分)What do you know about Ashish Khanna? A．He helps his child develop better without money. B．He will buy what he thinks his child really needs. C．He can have much control of his child by money. D．He was given too much pocket money when young. 29．(2.5分)Who would give his child pocket money every month? A．Ashish Khanna. B．Sharad Sanghi. C．Rakesh Shah. D．Rajiv Patel. 30．(2.5分)According to Vikram Desai, what do children learn from earning pocket money? A．Money is not easy to get. B．Money can be got from trees. C．Money is not so important to people. D．One can get lots of money if he/ she works hard. 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．No pocket money for children. B．Pocket money teaches money management. C．Five fathers hold different views on pocket money. D．Pocket money may lead children to value money too much. （本题10分）Do you concern that you have spent too much time on surfing online with your phone? But does stepping away from your phone really make a difference? Researchers say yes, and a hiatus in surfing the internet on your phone can do wonders. The researchers included 467 participants (参与者), aged 18 to 74, who were asked to install (安装) a mobile phone application to block all mobile internet access from their smartphones for a month. Although the participants had to block the internet on their phones, they were allowed to maintain mobile connection (through texts and calls) and non-mobile access to the internet (e.g. through desktop computers). During the study, the researchers measured the participants’ happiness by using the model that consists of self-reported positive effect, negative effect, and life satisfaction. And a survey, which is often used by doctors to test depression and anxiety, was conducted to rate the participants’ overall mental health. Besides, the participants’ attention was examined by a computer task. All the measures were taken at the beginning, middle and end of the four-week study. The results showed that 91% of the participants improved their scores in at least one aspect (方面). 71% reported better mental health after the break, compared to before, and 73% reported better happiness. A break from the internet on their phones also improved the participants’ attention. “The effects on attention were about as large as if the participants had become 10 years younger,” said one of the researchers. “I’m not surprised by the findings,” says Dr. Julia, a psychologist at New York University. “Most people know their phones are a problem, but they just can’t stop,” she says, “When they start to behave as those in study — more exercise, time outdoors, good sleep, more social interactions — they naturally start to feel better. When people see this improvement in joy in such a short period of time, it gives them hope to have a try.” 32．(2.5分)What does the underlined word “hiatus” refer to? A．Break. B．Belief. C．Review. D．Preference. 33．(2.5分)What were the participants required to do during the study? A．To block the calls from their friends. B．To stop going online with their mobile. C．To text the researchers from time to time. D．To limit their access to physical activities. 34．(2.5分)What do we know about the process of the study? A．Three measuring methods were conducted. B．Doctors were invited to examine the participants. C．Computers were used to report the positive effects. D．The participants’ attention was measured by a survey. 35．(2.5分)What does Dr. Julia think of the findings of the study? A．Unexpected. B．Creative. C．Confusing. D．Encouraging. （本题12.5分）Living on your own can give you an incredible sense of freedom, but many people still struggle. They claim: When you only need to answer to yourself in the house, it can be harder to have a regular rhythm in your day. 36(2.5分) Predictable routines help to reduce stress and worry. They take away some of the exhaustion you might feel when faced with a long day ahead, and they reduce the day-to-day decision-making. Structured days help to maintain your mood and support mental strength. 37(2.5分) For example, if you schedule in your exercise, you’re more likely to do it. If you plan regular mealtimes, it means you don’t forget to eat, which helps to keep your blood sugar levels stable. 38(2.5分) If you make it very inflexible, it can become a source of tension and anxiety. There should be space for unexpected events — you might get a last-minute social invitation from a friend, the weather might be awful, or you might be feeling extremely tired. You should be allowed to accommodate these changes. Sometimes you’ll have a day when you feel sad and lost. 39(2.5分) However, if you can, get up and start following some of your routine — even if you only do the basics. It can help you to feel more purposeful. Building a routine is an evolving process, and as you settle more into your solo (独居的) life, your routine will adapt and change. Celebrate being consistent, not perfect. 40(2.5分) Overpacking your days will make them exhausting and stressful, which is why it’s just as important to add in periods of rest and relaxation. A．An extremely fixed routine has its advantages. B．When building a routine, think about balance. C．But having a healthy routine can bring stability. D．However, it’s important not to be too strict with it. E．Without a routine, you may easily lose your identity. F．It’s appealing to stay in bed and not face the day at all. G．There are also physical health benefits of having a routine. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）In a small, cozy town, there lived an elderly man named Mr. Ryan. Retired for years, he had a 41 life, spending his days gardening at home. However, he always felt a longing for something new. One day, while wandering through the town square, Mr. Ryan 42 a flyer for a free computer class at the local library. Despite his initial 43 , he decided to have a try. The first class was difficult. Surrounded by much younger students, he 44 to understand basic concepts like mouse clicks and file management. But Mr. Ryan was 45 . After each class, he would go home and practice for hours. He 46 every instruction in a notebook to help him remember. When he got stuck, instead of giving up, he called the library’s help desk for 47 . As the weeks passed, Mr. Ryan 48 the basics gradually. He learned to send emails, and one day, he even video-chatted with his grandchildren who lived far away. The joy on his face was priceless as he 49 it. With new-found 50 , Mr. Ryan continued to challenge himself. He moved on to more 51 topics like photo editing and online shopping. At the end of the computer course, as Mr. Ryan received his certificate, he addressed the class 52 . “I may be old, but I’ve learned that learning is a journey without a(an) 53 . Age is just a number; the 54 to learn is what truly matters.” His words 55 everyone present, and from that day on, Mr. Ryan became an example in the town of the beauty of lifelong learning. 41．(1分)A．busy B．boring C．peaceful D．ambitious 42．(1分)A．made B．shared C．discovered D．noticed 43．(1分)A．doubt B．courage C．enthusiasm D．hesitation 44．(1分)A．refused B．struggled C．preferred D．continued 45．(1分)A．worried B．confused C．determined D．discouraged 46．(1分)A．made up B．showed off C．wrote down D．heard about 47．(1分)A．comfort B．assistance C．information D．opportunity 48．(1分)A．grasped B．studied C．maintained D．experienced 49．(1分)A．made B．found C．believed D．appreciated 50．(1分)A．patience B．intelligence C．independence D．confidence 51．(1分)A．vital B．basic C．advanced D．familiar 52．(1分)A．cautiously B．excitedly C．anxiously D．curiously 53．(1分)A．end B．start C．pause D．change 54．(1分)A．ability B．desire C．request D．approach 55．(1分)A．amused B．blessed C．surprised D．inspired 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 2020, California experienced its 56(1.5分) (bad) fire season on record. While Prisha Shroff was driving with her family from Los Angeles to their home, she watched the flames (火焰) through the car window. “After I witnessed this fire, I arrived back at home only to hear about the Australian and Amazon wildfires and how the same effects of the Los Angeles fire were happening on a bigger scale (规模). It 57(1.5分) (real) proved to me that this is a global problem and there is a need for a solution 58(1.5分) can prevent these wildfires,” she says. Shroff started researching 59(1.5分) (solution) but learnt that most wildfire fighting measures focus 60(1.5分) spotting and putting out wildfires instead of prevention. 61(1.5分) (inspire), Shroff created a system designed to prevent wildfires, which earned her the Lemelson Award for Invention in the Broadcom MASTERS, a science 62(1.5分) (compete) for middle school students. Her artificial intelligence-based system 63(1.5分) (predict) areas that are vulnerable (易受攻击的) to wildfires based on real-time data such as temperature and wind. If an area is high-risk, the system can give 64(1.5分) signal to fire agencies. In the future, she’ll work on 65(1.5分) (improve) her AI model by adding millions of wildfire data points. 五、书面表达 66．（本题15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。 Ethan had always struggled with geography. To him, maps were like puzzles missing half their pieces — no matter how hard he stared, the picture never became clear. Directions slipped through his mind like water through cupped hands, and even his GPS seemed to take perverse pleasure in leading him down dead-end streets. So when Mr. Reynolds announced their history class would be taking a week-long field trip to the ancient capital, Ethan’s stomach twisted with anxiety. The assignment was straightforward enough navigate the city winding streets, visit key historical sites, and complete observation tasks. While Judy eagerly unfolded maps, tracing routes and excitedly chatted with other classmates, Ethan sat frozen. The crisscrossing streets on his map looked like a plate of spilled spaghetti. “I’ll be lost before noon,” he whispered, shoving the useless paper into his backpack with trembling hands. On their first morning in the city, Ethan stuck to Judy like glue, mimicking her every turn. But when a street vendor’s display of hand-carved calligraphy brushes caught his eye, he hesitated just a moment too long. When he looked up, the group had disappeared into the sea of tourists. Panic surged through him as he frantically unfolded his map, but every narrow alley looked the same-weathered stone buildings with faded signs in an unfamiliar script. His shouts for help were drowned out by honking scooters and merchants’ cries. Then he remembered his grandfather’s advice, spoken during a childhood camping trip: “When you’re lost, don’t panic about the whole forest. Pick one tree and walk to it.” Scanning the horizon, Ethan spotted a golden temple in the distance—the same one his group was supposed to visit. Taking a shaky breath, he fixed his eyes on that distant point and began walking, ignoring the confusing side streets. 注意： 1. 续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When Ethan finally reached the temple, he was surprised to see his group arguing over the next destination there. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: With Ethan’s guide, the group accomplished all the tasks successfully. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Raised in a loving family, Kate was always the apple of her family’s eye. As a child, she grew up in a rural house with her grandparents, who made her childhood full of warmth. She thought her grandmother’s home was a romantic place, filled with the beauty of nature. When she started school, Kate moved to the town to live with her parents. She was very popular in her community — elderly neighbours loved her kind smile, and many kids followed her around all day like a little princess. Every weekend, she visited her grandparents with her parents, and during vacations, she would stay with them for a while, enjoying the peaceful rural life. At school, Kate was also the coolest kid in her class. Wherever she went, she was the centre of attention, with a group of classmates following her and doing what she did. However, her deskmate Lucy was not part of this popular group. As the tallest girl in the class, she was often teased (取笑) by other kids, who kept chanting “Lucy, Lucy, long as spaghetti (意大利面条)”. Every time she heard these words, Lucy’s face turned bright red with embarrassment. She felt so ashamed that she wished she could disappear into the ground. Kate didn’t like seeing Lucy being teased, but she never stopped the other kids or talked to Lucy — she didn’t want to lose her popularity. One weekend, Kate went to her grandfather’s farm on the other side of town. While helping feed the chickens, she noticed a small, half-bare (半秃的) chicken in the corner. “Why is it like this?” she asked her grandfather, confused. Her grandfather explained, “Chickens have a ‘pecking (啄) order’. If one is different from the others, the rest will push it away and peck at it. Sometimes they peck it so badly that it dies. ” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On hearing these words, Kate was overcome with sadness. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kate told friends her experience and suggested not laughing at Lucy. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $