高中英语单元测试——Unit 3 Festivals and Customs（较难版01）

高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Christmas gifts. B．A coin collection. C．Family members. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? M: Almost. I got a train model for my son, but I can’t seem to find anything for my wife. She would like a book or a case for her coin collection. 2．（本题1.5分）How would the woman probably describe herself? A．Sociable. B．Creative. C．Careful. 【答案】A 【原文】W: I love being around large groups of people. Plus, I need others to help create good ideas. It’s difficult for me to develop clever ideas by myself. M: But you have many smart ideas and you’re careful. W: Thank you for saying so. 3．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a company. B．At a school reunion. C．At a graduation ceremony. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Jim Green, is that you? I haven’t seen you since graduation. What have you been doing these days? M: I am working for a company now. Well, isn’t it a surprise, so many old friends together again? 4．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Workmates. B．Classmates. C．Neighbours. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Hi, Tom! You look energetic. Do you exercise regularly? M: Yes. I play badminton in the gym on the 12th floor in our office building for one hour after work every day. It keeps me healthy and lifts my spirits. Why not join me? 5．（本题1.5分）What was probably going on in the playground yesterday afternoon? A．A barbecue. B．A school sports meeting. C．A graduation ceremony. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Did you go to the playground yesterday afternoon? M: No, I was having a barbecue with my friends then. Was there anything special? W: Yes. The speech delivered by our headmaster touched every graduate deeply. M: After all, their college life is coming to an end. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers doing? A．Talking about a band. B．Looking at a picture. C．Enjoying a performance. 7．(1.5分)How old is the woman? A．20 years old. B．22 years old. C．24 years old. 【答案】6．B 7．C 【原文】M: Who is this girl in this picture? W: Oh, it’s my friend Jenny. She’s really kind hearted but she is shy. M: Really. She looks very outgoing. You know, she was smiling so happily in the picture. W: Yeah, a sweet smile. M: She’s really beautiful. How old is she? W: Well, she’s two years younger than me, so she’s 22. M: Oh, so is she your best friend? W: No, we’re friends because her boyfriend and my brother are in the same band. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What did the speakers just do? A．They had a typing class. B．They wrote something by hand. C．They did homework on computers. 9．(1.5分)What does the woman think about handwriting? A．It’s valuable. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s impractical. 【答案】8．B 9．A 【原文】W: I just finished tonight’s homework. M: Me too, although I don’t understand why we’re doing it when computers exist! W: Calligraphy helps us understand a character’s structure and meaning. M: But we could learn the characters without physically copying them out. W: Maybe not! It’s harder to remember a character if you only see it quickly while typing. Besides, it’s part of our history and culture. M: But wouldn’t touch-typing classes be more practical? W: I see your point. But handwriting also teaches important life skills. Patience, focus... （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What brings back the woman’s memories? A．Some food. B．A company. C．A TV show. 11．(1.5分)What did the woman do? A．A dancer. B．A doctor. C．A teacher. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Regretful. B．Encouraging. C．Confused. 【答案】10．C 11．A 12．B 【原文】M: Annie, the food in the dining hall is pretty good today. Annie? W: Oh, a dance show is broadcasting on the TV, and it gets my full attention. M: Is it really that good? W: Actually, the show reminds me of the days when I danced on stage. My time with the ballet company was the highlight of my life. But I had to leave the company later. M: Why? What happened? W: I had a car accident. My doctor said that my injury was so severe that I couldn’t dance. Therefore, I switched to teaching music and have been doing it ever since. Looking back, I regret it a little bit. M: Life offers many different roads, and I believe you’re doing well with the one you’re taking. W: Thanks, Logan. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)Why does the man speaker visit the bank? A．He needs to change money. B．His bank card is out of date. C．His problem can’t be solved online. 14．(1.5分)What does the man speaker provide? A．His passport. B．His bank card. C．His ID card. 15．(1.5分)What can be learned about James? A．He will apologize to the man speaker later. B．He will serve the man speaker again. C．He is a newcomer. 16．(1.5分)How long will the man speaker wait to use online bank? A．For less than 5 minutes. B．For about 10 minutes. C．For over an hour. 【答案】13．C 14．A 15．C 16．A 【原文】W: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you? M: I was told that my online bank problem can’t be solved online. I have to take time off work to come here. W: Oh, I am sorry for that. Let me look into this... Your ID card seems to be out of date, so the latest information is needed, like a passport. We can then allow you to use the online bank again. M: Luckily, I carry my passport with me. Here it is. But why didn’t you tell me over the phone? W: We should have. Do you remember who you spoke to? M: Yes. A guy called James. W: James just started with us. I am sorry for that. M: OK. When can I use the online bank again? W: Let me check your passport, and then put your new details into the system. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes. M: OK, thanks. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What was the original name of the Toronto International Film Festival? A．The Festival of Films. B．The Festival of Festivals. C．The Toronto Film Festival. 18．(1.5分)When did the festival change its name to the Toronto International Film Festival? A．In 1976. B．In 1994. C．In 2010. 19．(1.5分)What significant development happened to the festival in 2010? A．It moved into a new building. B．It started showing international films. C．It got money to build its own building. 20．(1.5分)What can we know about the TIFF Bell Lightbox? A．It operates only in September. B．It runs workshops with local filmmakers. C．It only shows films from first-time directors. 【答案】17．B 18．B 19．A 20．B 【原文】 M: My name is Adam and I'd like to welcome you to this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Let me tell you a little bit about the festival itself. When it originally started back in 1976, it was actually called the Festival of Festivals. The aim back then has not changed much. The original organizers wanted to show films from other festivals around the world. They wanted to build a cultural center for international films in Canada. The festival then grew in size and became well known among both filmmakers and film industry professionals. After that, it changed its name in 1994 to what we have now. In 2010, we moved into our own building, the TIFF Bell Lightbox, which has five floors filled with cinemas, galleries of film art, as well as a film library. The festival runs in September, but the building is open all year round. It runs workshops with local filmmakers and helps raise money for films from first-time directors. Now, let’s see some parts from all the films on offer this year. 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）Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions (东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel. “As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs,” said Mehta. In December 2019, Mehta took the family to visit the Indian city of Dharamshala where they spent time with poor children in a school. This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. “For those kids, it is a blessing (幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta. During the holiday, the Mehta family gave away pens and pencils to 250 children. This helped Alisha and Yuvraj understand the cost difference in schooling. “They notice how much we spend on their education. The difference in costs helped them make a comparison,” explained Mehta. Back home, the kids are encouraged to do basic housework like making their beds, opening curtains, etc. But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. When they do other tasks beyond the essentials, like massaging the mother’s shoulders, etc., Mehta pays them a small amount. Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. The father is planning to introduce the concept of a family bank to his children. He also wants his children to pay attention to financial pitfalls such as spending beyond their means, too much use of credit cards, etc. He has set a plan on how money will be spent on some needs. It’s up to his children to use the money carefully. 24．(2.5分)What do we know about Mehta’s way of gifting his children? A．It isn’t really to their liking. B．It changes the way they buy things. C．It allows him to connect with them. D．It teaches them about spending money wisely. 25．(2.5分)What did Mehta’s children learn during the visit to Dharamshala? A．They should appreciate what they have. B．They should make friends with the poor. C．They should cut the cost of their education. D．They should treat different people differently. 26．(2.5分)Why did Mehta refuse to pay his children for doing housework? A．To warn that they must work hard to make money. B．To show that it’s what they’re supposed to do. C．To encourage them to be selfless and careful. D．To force them to develop a good habit. 27．(2.5分)What is the problem with the education system according to Mehta? A．It doesn’t prepare children for money management. B．It doesn’t suggest the importance of saving money. C．It doesn’t encourage children to pay with cash. D．It doesn’t teach children ways to make money. 【答案】24．D 25．A 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一位居住在阿联酋的印度父亲，如何通过给予孩子体验式礼物来培养他们的价值观，而不是传统的物质礼物。这位父亲注重培养孩子的价值观和财务意识。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions ( 东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel.( Saahil Mehta是一位居住在阿联酋的40岁印度人，他认为在庆祝特殊场合时，给他的两个孩子，8岁的Yuvraj和6岁的Alisha，提供体验式礼物而不是物质礼物是有意义的。这可能包括去主题公园游玩或者在新酒店度过一段假期。)”以及第二段中“As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs(因此，他们购买东西的欲望下降了。这是我们解决他们基本需求的方式)”可知，Mehta 在庆祝一些特殊的日子时，不会送孩子们物质的东西。他可能会带孩子们去主题公园游玩或者在家附近新开的酒店度假。他的这种做法让孩子们没那么看重物质的东西，自然，他们会觉得没必要花钱去购买非必需品。故选D。 25．推理判断题。由第三段中的“This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. (这让Alisha和Yuvraj大开眼界，因为他们意识到，对他们来说很正常的事情，对那些孩子来说却是一种享受。)”以及本段中““For those kids, it is a blessing ( 幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta.(“对这些孩子来说，能够上学是一种福气。这次经历教会了我的孩子们要珍惜自己的幸福。”Mehta说)”可知，这次旅行让Mehta的孩子们意识到他们拥有很多东西，他们应该感恩。故选A。 26．细节理解题。倒数第二段中“But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. (但Mehta从不给他们钱。通过这种方式，他们被教导每个人都必须出力来维持家庭的运转。)”可知，Mehta拒绝给他的孩子做家务的钱，其目的是让孩子们意识到自己是家庭的一员，有义务去做家务。故选B。 27．推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. (Mehta指出了教育系统的一个弱点，他说，孩子们在上大学之前没有任何金融知识的经验。)”可知，在当前的教育体制下，孩子们从小理财知识匮乏，即教育体系不会让孩子们为理财做好准备。故选A。 （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。 （本题10分）Around 6,200 years ago, farmers living on the eastern edges of Europe, in what is now Ukraine, left their villages. They moved into an area between the modern cities of Kiev and Odessa. They built new settlements up to 20 times the size of their old ones. Scientists believe the civilization might be an early attempt at urbanization. But it isn’t clear whether the sites, or perhaps the earliest cities, were fully inhabited (居住) year round and there is heated debate over what they were for. This puzzling culture, known as the Cucuteni-Trypillia, predates the earliest known cities in Mesopotamia. Researcher Monica Smith, the author of Cities: The First 6,000 Years, thinks the very large sites may have had something in common with Gobekli Tepe in modern Turkey. It is a building complex which is at least 10,000 years old and seems to have been a place where people gathered together periodically for special gatherings. By contrast, scientist Johannes Muller believes the very large sites were fully occupied all year round. But the inhabitants left the lightest of footprints in the landscape, and no human remains have been found. “Not a finger, not a tooth,” says researcher Alexey Nikitin. The evidence is extremely difficult to collect because Trypillians periodically burned their houses down in a controlled way. Uruk and Tell Brak, which arose in Mesopotamia early in the 4th millennium BCE, are usually considered the world’s first cities. Their remains point to an increased density (密度) of habitation and a hierarchical (等级制度的) social structure-two features that are considered essential to the definition of a city. But the Trypillian sites don’t meet either of those standards. Scientists John Chapman and Bisserka Gaydarska agree, saying. “Trypillian sites were a social system based on the belief that everyone was equal.” These were cities, but of a very different kind from the slave-owning (拥有奴隶的) societies of Mesopotamia a few centuries later. And our definition of a city may need expanding, argue Chapman and Gaydarska. 32．(2.5分)What might have been the purpose of the Trypillian sites according to Monica? A．Protecting cities. B．Attracting settlers. C．Holding events. D．Entertaining villagers. 33．(2.5分)What is the limitation of Muller’s theory? A．It has little clear evidence. B．It is mainly based on unusual ideas. C．The data he collected is not convincing. D．The research method he used is unscientific. 34．(2.5分)What was a major difference between Trypillia and Uruk? A．Trypillia had more houses. B．Trypillia was densely populated. C．Trypillia was a society full of equality. D．Trypillia created a greater civilization. 35．(2.5分)What would be the best title for the text? A．Prehistoric remains in Ukraine B．A different urban life of Trypillians C．Mesopotamia’s slave-owning societies D．The mysterious culture that invented civilization 【答案】32．C 33．A 34．C 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了乌克兰境内发现的距今六千多年的人类遗址，被称为特里波利耶—库库泰尼文化，关于该文化还有很多未解之谜。 【详解】32．推理判断题。根据第二段“It is a building complex which is at least 10,000 years old and seems to have been a place where people gathered together periodically for special gatherings.(这是一座至少有10000年历史的建筑群，似乎是人们定期聚集举办特别聚会的地方)”可知，Monica Smith认为这些大的定居点可能是用来举行活动的。故选C项。 33．推理判断题。根据第三段“By contrast, scientist Johannes Muller believes the very large sites were fully occupied all year round. But the inhabitants left the lightest of footprints in the landscape, and no human remains have been found. “Not a finger, not a tooth,” says researcher Alexey Nikitin. The evidence is extremely difficult to collect because Trypillians periodically burned their houses down in a controlled way.(相比之下，科学家约翰内斯·穆勒认为，这些非常大的遗址常年被完全占据。但居民们在这片土地上留下了最轻的足迹，没有发现任何人类遗骸。“没有一根手指，没有一颗牙齿，”研究人员Alexey Nikitin说。证据极难收集，因为特里皮利亚人定期以可控的方式烧毁他们的房屋)”可知，Muller的观点的限制在于其缺少清晰的考古证据。故选A项。 34．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Their remains point to an increased density of habitation and a hierarchical social structure-two features that are considered essential to the definition of a city. But the Trypillian sites don’t meet either of those standards.(它们的遗迹表明，居住密度增加，社会结构等级化，这两个特征被认为是城市定义的基本特征。但是Trypillian遗址不符合这两个标准)”以及最后一段“Trypillian sites were a social system based on the belief that everyone was equal.( Trypillian遗址是一个基于人人平等的信念的社会体系)”可知，Trypillia与Uruk之间的主要区别是，Trypillia是一个平等的社会。故选C项。 35．主旨大意题。根据第二段“This puzzling culture, known as the Cucuteni-Trypillia, predates the earliest known cities in Mesopotamia.(这种令人费解的文化，被称为特里波利耶—库库泰尼文化，早于美索不达米亚已知的最早城市)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了乌克兰境内发现的距今六千多年的人类遗址，被称为特里波利耶—库库泰尼文化，关于该文化还有很多未解之谜，所以“创造文明的神秘文化”可以作为文章标题。故选D项。 （本题12.5分）Last night walking home after dinner, I looked up at the sky and held my breath. It was not a crazy orange sunset, but the clouds above were full in purple and gray. 36(2.5分) I have been thinking about “plant blindness” lately, a term coined by botanists meaning “the inability to see or notice the plants in one’s environment.” So I couldn’t help wondering if there’s a similar term for being “blind to clouds”. The consequences of plant blindness are troubling, but it seems many people fail to appreciate the natural world at large. 37(2.5分) I fail to notice such beauty too. Now I live in a city where people are busy with “more important things” than observing nature, let alone the clouds. Fortunately, my city has many urban trees and greenspaces, but that helps little when we’re stuck indoors. That’s when cloudspotting comes in. It is an ever-changing show up there. Some days are cloudless, but on days when clouds appear, what an unusual sight! 38(2.5分) They come in endless patterns, sometimes soft, sometimes covering the sky like lace. They form creatures and tell stories, all right above our heads. 39(2.5分) I mean, it’s probably good that we are not, but you know what I mean. Many studies have shown the benefits of being in nature for mind and body. Though most research centers on greenery, I believe watching clouds must also be helpful. If nothing else, it’s a time for thinking, mindfulness and meditation. In this fast-paced world, getting lost in the clouds, even for a few minutes, is a simple and welcome relief. 40(2.5分) A．Why aren’t we looking up all the time? B．Why do we miss such wonderful natural scenes around us? C．Clearly, ignoring the beauty above us is far from a good thing. D．They were floating in waves of soft pink, looking so impressive. E．Watching clouds can make people forget worries and calm down. F．Look up and always remember to live with your head in the clouds! G．They come in shifting shapes and sizes, creating layers at different speeds. 【答案】36．D 37．C 38．G 39．A 40．F 【导语】本文作者看到美丽云彩，联想到 “植物盲”，提出是否存在 “云彩盲”；观赏云变化多姿，仰望云朵能舒缓身心，呼吁人们抬头欣赏天空之美。 【详解】36．根据上文“Last night walking home after dinner, I looked up at the sky and held my breath. It was not a crazy orange sunset, but the clouds above were full in purple and gray.(昨晚晚饭后回家的路上，我抬头望向天空，屏住了呼吸。那并不是绚烂的橙红色落日，而是头顶的云层布满了紫色和灰色)”可知，空前描述天空中云是紫灰色的，D项“它们漂浮在柔和的粉红色波浪中，看起来非常壮观”承接云的外观，补充其漂浮在柔粉色浪涛中的动人状态，衔接自然。 37．根据上文“The consequences of plant blindness are troubling, but it seems many people fail to appreciate the natural world at large.(植物盲的后果令人担忧，但似乎很多人并不懂得欣赏整个自然世界)”以及后文“I fail to notice such beauty too. Now I live in a city where people are busy with “more important things” than observing nature, let alone the clouds. Fortunately, my city has many urban trees and greenspaces, but that helps little when we’re stuck indoors. That’s when cloudspotting comes in.(我也未曾留意过这样的美景。如今我生活的城市里，人们都忙于做比观察自然“更重要的事”，更不用说留意云朵了。幸运的是，我的城市有许多城市树木和绿地，但当我们被困在室内时，这些却帮不上大忙。这时，观云便派上了用场)”可知，前文指出很多人无法欣赏整个自然世界，C项“显然，忽视我们头顶的美景绝非好事”引出后文“我也常会忽略这类美景”的内容，逻辑连贯。 38．根据后文“They come in endless patterns, sometimes soft, sometimes covering the sky like lace. They form creatures and tell stories, all right above our heads.(它们以无穷无尽的图案出现，有时柔和，有时如蕾丝般覆盖天空。它们化作生物，讲述着故事，就在我头顶上方)”可知，空后介绍云的多样形态，G项“它们的形状和大小不断变化，以不同速度形成层叠状态”说明云有着不断变化的形状大小、以不同速度形成层次，和后文对云形态的描述呼应。 39．根据后文“I mean, it’s probably good that we are not, but you know what I mean. Many studies have shown the benefits of being in nature for mind and body. Though most research centers on greenery, I believe watching clouds must also be helpful.(我是说，我们不这样可能挺好，但你明白我的意思。许多研究都表明，身处大自然对身心都有益处。虽然大多数研究关注的是绿植，但我认为观察云朵也一定有帮助)”可知，后文补充“我们一直抬头可能反倒不妥，但你懂我的意思”，A项“我们为什么不一直抬头呢？”可引出该补充说明，下文的it指代“looking up all the time”。 40．根据上文“If nothing else, it’s a time for thinking, mindfulness and meditation. In this fast-paced world, getting lost in the clouds, even for a few minutes, is a simple and welcome relief.(至少，这是一个适合思考、保持觉知和冥想的时刻。在这个快节奏的世界里，哪怕只是几分钟，让自己沉浸于云雾之中，也是一种简单而令人欣慰的解脱)”可知，尾段介绍观云的治愈作用，F项发出呼吁“抬头看看，永远记得要心怀浪漫、惬意生活吧！”收束得当。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My childhood pediatrician (儿科医生) has died recently, who was also my father’s pediatrician. Our family became rather 41 to him over the years. He came from a 42 generation of doctors, who made house calls and learned how to diagnose (诊断) patients in the days before MRIs (核磁共振) and CT scans. Most 43 was his unwavering devotion to his patients. Even on weekends and nights, he was working tirelessly for his patients, visiting his 44 at home and in the hospital. To him, medicine was not a job, but truly a 45 . Although old age forced him to give up his 46 , it did not seem like he ever 47 . I saw him frequently at the medical school’s weekly pediatrics grand rounds, always sitting in the front row. He was one of my main inspirations for 48 to become a physician. I hope to live up to his example, although I 49 I will come close to emulating (努力赶上) his devotion to this 50 . As my father remarked, “they don’t make 51 like him anymore.” During the past year of medical school, I often asked myself, what is my 52 here on earth? How will I leave my mark? It was my pediatrician who first offered me some 53 . Medicine can be a(n) 54 profession, and by taking it seriously I 55 to repay my debt (恩情) to him and my obligation to humanity. 41．(1分)A．strange B．new C．close D．important 42．(1分)A．different B．young C．real D．future 43．(1分)A．common B．popular C．embarrassing D．striking 44．(1分)A．friends B．charges C．survivors D．workmates 45．(1分)A．warming B．challenge C．calling D．choice 46．(1分)A．practice B．chance C．education D．dream 47．(1分)A．forgot B．escaped C．refused D．retired 48．(1分)A．asking B．affording C．wanting D．remembering 49．(1分)A．wonder B．doubt C．admit D．promise 50．(1分)A．project B．community C．school D．profession 51．(1分)A．fathers B．teachers C．doctors D．leaders 52．(1分)A．purpose B．advantage C．decision D．problem 53．(1分)A．suggestions B．answers C．comments D．thoughts 54．(1分)A．difficult B．interesting C．honorable D．risky 55．(1分)A．hope B．fail C．volunteer D．pretend 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．D 44．B 45．C 46．A 47．D 48．C 49．B 50．D 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．A 55．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者回忆了已故的一位儿科医生的经历，在他的影响下，作者立志成为一名医生的故事。 41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：多年来，我们家和他的关系变得十分亲近。A. strange奇怪的；B. new新的；C. close亲密的；D. important重要的。由前文“My childhood pediatrician (儿科医生) has died recently, who was also my father’s pediatrician.”可知，作者和作者的父亲的儿科医生都是他，由此推断他们之间关系亲近。故选C项。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他来自不同的医生年代，那时候还没有核磁共振和断层扫描，他们那一代是上门看诊的，学习如何给患者诊断。A. different不同的；B. young年轻的；C. real真正的；D. future未来的。由“in the days before MRIs (核磁共振) and CT scans”可知，作者的儿科医生所处的诊疗年代与现在利用核磁共振和断层扫描的年代不同，上门看诊。故选A项。 43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他对患者始终如一的奉献是最为突出的。A.common常见的；B. popular流行的；C. embarrassing令人尴尬的；D. striking显著的。由后文“Even on weekends and nights, he was working tirelessly for his patients, visiting his ____4____ at home and in the hospital.”举例说明他对患者认真负责的表现可知，他对患者始终如一的奉献是尤为突出的。故选D项。 44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：即使在周末和晚上，他也不知疲倦地为患者工作，在医院或上门看望他负责照管的人。A. friends朋友；B. charges被照管的人；C. survivors幸存者，遗属；D. workmates同事。由前文“Even on weekends and nights, he was working tirelessly for his patients”可知，他即使在周末和晚上，也不知疲倦地为患者工作，说明他也会上门或是在医院看望他负责照管的人。故选B项。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：对他而言，医学不是工作，而是一种使命感。A. warming温暖；B. challenge挑战；C. calling使命感；D. choice选择。由前文提到他从事医学兢兢业业的表现以及“medicine was not a job”可知，医学于他而言不是一份工作而已，而是上升到更高层面，所以对他来说，医学是一种使命感。故选C项。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然他因为年事已高而被迫放弃自己的工作，但他似乎从未退休过。A. practice（医生、律师的）工作；B. chance机会；C. education教育；D. dream梦想。由“old age”可知，他年事已高，由此可知他现在已经不适合继续从事医生这份工作了。故选A项。 47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然他因为年事已高而被迫放弃自己的工作，但他似乎从未退休过。A. forgot忘记；B. escaped逃离；C. refused拒绝；D. retired退休。由“Although old age forced him to give up his ____6____”可知他由于年事已高而被迫放弃自己医生的工作，其中“Although”说明前后语义相反，说明虽然他因为年迈而不再当医生了，但是他又像是未曾退休过。故选D项。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他是我想要成为医生的一大原因。A. asking询问；B. affording负担；C. wanting想要；D. remembering记得。由后文“I hope to live up to his example”提到作者想要达到他的标准可知，作者也想要成为医生。故选C项。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望自己能够达到他的标准，不过我不太相信自己能够努力赶得上他对这一职业的奉献。A. wonder想知道；B. doubt不确定，不相信；C. admit承认；D. promise保证。由“although”可知前后语义相反，以及根据后文“As my father remarked, ‘they don’t make ____11____ like him anymore.’”提到父亲对他的极高评价可知，作者想要达到那位儿科医生的标准，不过却没有很大的把握觉得自己能够赶上他，也就是不太相信自己能够追赶上他。故选B项。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我希望自己能够达到他的标准，不过我不太相信自己能够努力赶得上他对这一职业的奉献。A. project项目；B. community社区；C. school学校；D. profession职业。由“his devotion”可知，此处是指那位儿科医生对医学这一职业的奉献。故选D项。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：不会再有像他那样的医生了。A. fathers父亲；B. teachers教师；C. doctors医生；D. leaders领导者。由语意可知，他是儿科医生，说明父亲是将他与其他医生进行比较。故选C项。 52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：去年在医学院期间，我经常问自己，我来这儿的目的究竟是什么？A. purpose目的；B. advantage优势；C. decision决定；D. problem问题。由语意可知，此处作者扪心自问，审视自己来医学院的目的，换言之，为什么会选择从医。故选A项。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：是我的儿科医生第一个给予我一些答案。A. suggestions建议；B. answers答案；C. comments评论；D. thoughts想法。由前文“I often asked myself, what is my ____12____ here on earth? How will I leave my mark?”提到了作者提出的一些问题可知，此处儿科医生提供给作者的应该是解决这些问题的答案。故选B项。 54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：医学可能是一个艰难的职业，我希望通过认真对待它来报答他和我对人类的义务。A. difficult困难的；B. interesting有趣的；C. honorable光荣的；D. risky冒险的。由后文“by taking it seriously”可知，医学很难，需要认真对待。故选A项。 55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：医学可能是一个艰难的职业，我希望通过认真对待它来报答他和我对人类的义务。A. hope希望；B. fail失败；C. volunteer志愿；D. pretend假装。由“taking it seriously”以及前文“He was one of my main inspirations for ____8____ to become a physician”和“It was my pediatrician who first offered me some ____13____”提到他对作者的影响和帮助可知，作者会通过认真对待这份职业而希望能够偿还恩情和履行义务。故选A项。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Jingzhe, or Awakening of Insects, is the third of China’s 24 solar terms. It means that the warmer weather 56(1.5分) (wake) up the animals hibernating (蛰伏) in the soil. Once upon a time, insects hid in the soil in winter without drinking 57(1.5分) eating, which is called “zhe” in Chinese, meaning hibernation. 58(1.5分) the day of Jingzhe comes, thunder awakens the hibernating animals, called “Jing”, 59(1.5分) (mean) “wake up in a panic”. In fact, insects can not hear the thunder. 60(1.5分) (animal) wake up because the weather is warming up and they are ending their hibernation. Eating pears is a custom during Jingzhe. Because the weather is dry during this time, eating pears can be hydrating (保湿的) and 61(1.5分) (relief) a dry throat. In ancient China, when there were more kinds of creatures, some infectious diseases did not have special medicine. 62(1.5分) the day of Jingzhe, the time when all bugs wake up, eating pears is also a way 63(1.5分) (remind) everyone to be careful. Still in Chinese, “pear” and “plow” pronounce the same, which means that crops can start to 64(1.5分) (plant). The Chinese people have attached great 65(1.5分) (important) to Jingzhe since ancient times, and it is considered to be the beginning of the spring farming season. 【答案】 56．wakes 57．or 58．When 59．meaning 60．Animals 61．relieve 62．On 63．to remind 64．be planted 65．importance 【导语】文章主要介绍二十四节气中的惊蛰，讲解它的含义、相关习俗与春耕的文化意义。 【详解】56．考查动词时态。句意：它意味着转暖的天气唤醒了蛰伏在泥土里的动物。此处为宾语从句的谓语动词，主句为一般现在时，从句描述客观常识，用一般现在时，主语the warmer weather是不可数名词，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式wakes。 57．考查连词。句意：从前，昆虫冬天躲在泥土里不吃不喝，这在汉语里被称为“蛰”，意思就是冬眠。without为否定含义，否定句中并列成分要用连词or连接。 58．考查状语从句。句意：当惊蛰这一天到来时，雷声唤醒冬眠的动物，这叫作“惊”，意思是惊醒。此处引导时间状语从句，表示“当……的时候”使用连词when，句首首字母大写。 59．考查非谓语动词。句意：当惊蛰这一天到来时，雷声唤醒冬眠的动物，这叫作“惊”，意思是惊醒。此处非谓语动词作状语，mean与前面整件事之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词meaning。 60．考查名词复数。句意：动物苏醒是因为天气正在变暖，它们结束了冬眠。此处作句子主语，泛指各类动物，结合谓语动词“wake up”可知，此处要用名词复数形式animals，句首首字母大写。 61．考查动词。句意：因为这段时间天气干燥，吃梨可以补水并且缓解喉咙干燥。and连接并列的谓语，前面有情态动词can，后面接动词原形，relief是名词，动词形式为relieve，意为“缓解”。 62．考查介词。句意：在惊蛰这天，也就是所有虫子苏醒的时节，吃梨也是提醒大家多加小心的一种方式。在具体某一天前面要用介词on，句首首字母大写。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：在惊蛰这天，也就是所有虫子苏醒的时节，吃梨也是提醒大家多加小心的一种方式。此处用动词不定式作后置定语修饰名词way，固定搭配a way to do sth.意为“做某事的一种方式”。 64．考查动词语态。句意：而且在汉语中，“梨”和“犁”读音相同，这意味着农作物可以开始被种植。主语crops和动词plant之间为被动关系，固定结构start to do，所以此处用不定式的被动形式be planted。 65．考查名词。句意：中国人自古以来十分重视惊蛰，它被看作春耕时节的开端。形容词great后面修饰名词，important是形容词，名词形式为importance；固定搭配attach great importance to意为“高度重视”。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你的英国好友Tom来信说，他们的学校将举办外国手工艺品展。他负责中国版块，想请你推荐一些中国的特色手工艺品。请你回信，内容包括: 1.你的推荐; 2.说明理由。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, Delighted to hear about the upcoming exhibition of foreign handicrafts in your school, I’m writing to recommend some traditional Chinese handicrafts to you. Chinese paper cutting is a folk art form with a history of over 1,500 years. It involves cutting paper into various shapes, often portraying scenes from nature or traditional stories. It provides a way to help understand Chinese culture and history. Chinese pottery is another good choice. With a history dating back thousands of years, it’s renowned for its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. Hope my recommendation will be useful to you! Yours, Li Hua 【导语】要求考生给英国好友Tom写一封信，推荐一些中国的特色手工艺品。 【详解】1.词汇积累 即将到来的：upcoming→forthcoming 各种各样的：various→a variety of 方式：way→approach 选择：choice→option 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Chinese paper cutting is a folk art form with a history of over 1,500 years. It involves cutting paper into various shapes, often portraying scenes from nature or traditional stories. 拓展句：Chinese paper cutting, which involves cutting paper into various shapes, often portraying scenes from nature or traditional stories, is a folk art form with a history of over 1,500 years. 【点睛】[高分句型1] With a history dating back thousands of years, it’s renowned for its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal.（运用了with的复合结构作状语） [高分句型2] It involves cutting paper into various shapes, often portraying scenes from nature or traditional stories.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 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。 During her final weeks before setting off for university, Shreya was often advised by her mother that she should learn to do some cooking in case she missed the home-made food in her university. But Shreya thought learning to cook was not so important. Besides, she was not good at it so she was not active. But anyway, she should follow her mother, she thought. Shreya went to the kitchen and watched her mother cooking Margherita, which was her favorite food. Her mother’s hands moved skillfully, measuring the ingredients (配料) with practiced ease. “The secret is to let the ingredients mix properly,” her mother explained. That night, Shreya attempted for the first time. The kitchen smelled wonderful, but the taste was… off. She said sadly, “No dish I put together will taste as good as what my mother cooks.” She thought cooking was too hard for her and decided to give up, thinking that she could depend on dining in a canteen in university. Then one day, she visited her grandmother, whose kadju curry always tasted so good. Besides, Shreya really enjoyed listening to her grandmother’s gentle words. Her grandmother insisted on teaching her, saying, “Cooking isn’t just about food; it is about valuable memories. Besides, kadju curry is much easier than your mother’s Margherita. I’m sure you can make it.” She handed her hand-written recipe book to Shreya so that Shreya could also take notes. While her grandmother worked, she wrote everything in the recipe book. She noticed the care in every step. The potatoes were cut just right, the yogurt added slowly, and the spices bloomed (绽放) in perfect harmony. “See, Shreya?” her grandmother said. “It’s not just about the recipe. It’s about the love you put into it.” 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。 Armed with this wisdom, Shreya tried making kadju curry. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the recipe book in hand, Shreya boarded the plane. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Armed with this wisdom, Shreya tried making kadju curry. When the curry was done, she held her breath as she tasted it. It was close to the one her grandmother made. She felt very happy. As Shreya prepared to leave for university, her mother handed her a small box. Inside was her grandmother’s handwritten recipe book, now filled with Shreya’s own notes. “Take this with you,” her mother said softly. “Whenever you miss home, you can make a little piece for yourself.” With the recipe book in hand, Shreya boarded the plane. Week in and week out, she began to miss her grandmother’s kadju curry. So she took out the recipe book and started to cook, with care and love. She made it! She shared her food with her friends. As they tasted, their faces lit up with delight. “This tastes like home” one exclaimed. Shreya smiled, realizing the truth. Cooking was about sharing love and preserving memories. As she looked through her recipe book, she knew she was carrying the heart of her family with her. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了即将步入大学的什雷娅，在母亲劝说下尝试学做喜爱的玛格丽特披萨却失败，便想放弃。后来在祖母教导下学做咖喱，领悟到烹饪的真谛是倾注爱与留存回忆。她成功做出美味咖喱，带着写满笔记的祖传食谱入学，通过做菜分享爱、慰藉思乡情。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“凭借这份智慧，什雷娅尝试制作了kadju咖喱”可知，第一段可描写什雷娅成功做出美味咖喱，带着写满笔记的祖传食谱入学。 ②由第二段首句内容“拿着食谱本，什雷娅登上了飞机”可知，第二段可描写什雷娅通过做菜分享爱、慰藉思乡情。 2.续写线索：什雷娅尝试做咖喱——制作成功——带着食谱入学——做菜分享爱——什雷娅感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①品尝：taste/savour ②前往：leave for/depart to ③意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①高兴：happy/delighted ②爱：love/affection 【点睛】[高分句型1] When the curry was done, she held her breath as she tasted it.（运用了when引导时间状语从句） [高分句型2] As she looked through her recipe book, she knew she was carrying the heart of her family with her.（运用了as引导时间状语从句，省略了that的宾语从句） 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? almost. I got a training model for my son, but I can't seem to find anything for my wife. SHE would like a book or a case for her coin collection. Listen to the next question. I love being around the large groups of people, plus I need others to help create good ideas. It's difficult for me to develop clever ideas by myself. but you have many smart ideas and your careful. Thank you for saying so. Listen to the next question. Jim Green, is that you? I haven't seen you since graduation. What have you been doing these days? I am working for a company now. Well, isn't IT a surprise. So many old friends together again in. Listen to the next question. Hi tom. You look energetic. Do you exercise regularly? I played badminton in the gym on the twelve floor in our office building for one hour after work every day. IT keeps me healthy and lifts my spirits. Why not join me? Listen to the next question. Did you go to the playground yesterday afternoon? No, I was having a barbecue with my friends then. Was there anything special? Yes, the speech delivered by our headmaster touched every graduate deeply. After all, their college life is coming to an end. Listen to the next question. who is this girl in this picture? Oh, it's my friend Jenny. She's really kind hearted, but he is shy. really SHE looks very outgoing. You know, he was smiling so happily in the picture. Yeah, a sweet smile is . really beautiful. How old is SHE? Well, she's two years Younger than me, so she's twenty two. Oh, so is he your best friend? No. we are friends because her boyfriend and my brother are in the same band. Who is this girl in this picture? Oh, it's my friend Jenny. She's really kind hearted, but he is shy. SHE looks very outgoing. You know, he was smiling so happily in the picture. Yeah, a sweet smile. She's really beautiful. How old is SHE? Well, she's two years Younger than me, so she's twenty two. Oh, so is he your best friend? No. we're friends because her boyfriend and my brother are in the same band. Listen to the next question. I just finished tonight's homework. 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My time with the ballet company was the highlight of my life, but I had to leave the company later. Why what happened? I had a car accident. My doctor said that my injury was so severe that I couldn't dance. Therefore, I switched to teaching music. Can have been doing IT ever since. Looking back. I regret IT a little bit life. Others, many different roads. And I believe you're doing well with the . one you're taking. Thanks, slogan. Listen to the next question. Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you? I was told that my online bank problem can be solved online. I have to take time off work to come here. Oh, I am sorry for that. Let me look into this. Your I, D card seems to be out of date, so the latest information is needed like a passport. We can then allow you to use the online bank again. Luckily, I Carry my passport with me here. IT is. But why did you tell me . over the phone we should have? Do you remember who . you spoke to? Yes, a guy called James. James just started with us. I am sorry for that. OK, when can I use the online bank again? Let me check your passport and then put your new details into the system. IT shouldn't take more . than five minutes. OK, thanks. Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you? I was told that my online bank problem can be solved online. I have to take time off work to come here. Oh, I am sorry for that. Let me look into this. Your ID card seems to be out of date, so the latest information is needed like a passport. We can then allow you to use the online bank again. Luckily, I Carry my passport with me here. IT is. But why did you tell me over . the phone we should have? Do you remember who . you spoke to? Yes, a guy called James. James just started with us. I am sorry for that. Okay, when can I use the online bank again? Let me check your passport and then put your new details into the system. IT shouldn't take more than five minutes. OK, thanks. Listen to the next . question. My name is adam, and i'd like to welcome you to this year's toronto international film festival. Let me tell you a little bit about the festival itself. When I originally started back in one thousand nine seventy six, IT was actually called the festival of festivals. The aim back then has not changed much. The original organizers wanted to show films from other festivals around the world. They wanted to build a cultural centre for international films in canada. The festival then grew in size and became well known among both filmmakers and film industry professionals. After that, I changed its name in nineteen ninety four to what we have now. In twenty ten, we moved into our own building, the tiff bell lights x, which has five floors filled with cinemas, galleries of film mart as well as a film library. The festival runs in september, but the building is open all year round. IT runs workshops with local filmmakers and helps raise money for films from first time directors. Now let's see some parts from all the films on offer this year. My name is adam, and i'd like to welcome you to this year's toronto international film festival. Let me tell you a little bit about the festival itself. When I originally started back in one thousand nine seventy six, IT was actually called the festival of festivals. The aim back then has not changed much. The original organizers wanted to show films from other festivals around the world. They wanted to build a cultural centre for international films in canada. The festival then grew in size and became well known, both filmmakers and film industry professionals. After that, IT changed its name in nineteen ninety four to what we have now. In twenty ten, we moved into our own building, the tiff bell lights x, which has five floors filled with cinemas, galleries of film marked, as well as a film library. The festival runs in september, but the building is open all year round. IT runs workshops with local filmmakers and helps raise money for films from first time directors. Now let's see some parts from all the films on offer this year. 听力部分到此结束。 高中英语单元测试 —— Unit 3 Festivals and Customs 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Christmas gifts. B．A coin collection. C．Family members. 2．（本题1.5分）How would the woman probably describe herself? A．Sociable. B．Creative. C．Careful. 3．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a company. B．At a school reunion. C．At a graduation ceremony. 4．（本题1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Workmates. B．Classmates. C．Neighbours. 5．（本题1.5分）What was probably going on in the playground yesterday afternoon? A．A barbecue. B．A school sports meeting. C．A graduation ceremony. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers doing? A．Talking about a band. B．Looking at a picture. C．Enjoying a performance. 7．(1.5分)How old is the woman? A．20 years old. B．22 years old. C．24 years old. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What did the speakers just do? A．They had a typing class. B．They wrote something by hand. C．They did homework on computers. 9．(1.5分)What does the woman think about handwriting? A．It’s valuable. B．It’s difficult. C．It’s impractical. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What brings back the woman’s memories? A．Some food. B．A company. C．A TV show. 11．(1.5分)What did the woman do? A．A dancer. B．A doctor. C．A teacher. 12．(1.5分)How does the man sound in the end? A．Regretful. B．Encouraging. C．Confused. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)Why does the man speaker visit the bank? A．He needs to change money. B．His bank card is out of date. C．His problem can’t be solved online. 14．(1.5分)What does the man speaker provide? A．His passport. B．His bank card. C．His ID card. 15．(1.5分)What can be learned about James? A．He will apologize to the man speaker later. B．He will serve the man speaker again. C．He is a newcomer. 16．(1.5分)How long will the man speaker wait to use online bank? A．For less than 5 minutes. B．For about 10 minutes. C．For over an hour. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)What was the original name of the Toronto International Film Festival? A．The Festival of Films. B．The Festival of Festivals. C．The Toronto Film Festival. 18．(1.5分)When did the festival change its name to the Toronto International Film Festival? A．In 1976. B．In 1994. C．In 2010. 19．(1.5分)What significant development happened to the festival in 2010? A．It moved into a new building. B．It started showing international films. C．It got money to build its own building. 20．(1.5分)What can we know about the TIFF Bell Lightbox? A．It operates only in September. B．It runs workshops with local filmmakers. C．It only shows films from first-time directors. 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）Saahil Mehta, a 40-year-old Indian living in the United Arab Emirates, believes in gifting his two children, Yuvraj, 8 and Alisha, 6, experiences rather than material possessions (东西) to celebrate special occasions. This could be in the form of a visit to a theme park or a staycation in a new hotel. “As a result, their desire to buy things has gone down. This is our way of addressing their basic needs,” said Mehta. In December 2019, Mehta took the family to visit the Indian city of Dharamshala where they spent time with poor children in a school. This was an eye-opener for Alisha and Yuvraj, as they realised that what was normal for them was a treat for those kids. “For those kids, it is a blessing (幸福) to be able to attend school. This experience taught my kids to count their blessings,” said Mehta. During the holiday, the Mehta family gave away pens and pencils to 250 children. This helped Alisha and Yuvraj understand the cost difference in schooling. “They notice how much we spend on their education. The difference in costs helped them make a comparison,” explained Mehta. Back home, the kids are encouraged to do basic housework like making their beds, opening curtains, etc. But Mehta never gives them money for doing those things. This way, they are taught that everyone has to chip in to keep the household running. When they do other tasks beyond the essentials, like massaging the mother’s shoulders, etc., Mehta pays them a small amount. Pointing out a weakness in the education system, Mehta said children don’t get any experience in financial literacy (知识) until they attend university. The father is planning to introduce the concept of a family bank to his children. He also wants his children to pay attention to financial pitfalls such as spending beyond their means, too much use of credit cards, etc. He has set a plan on how money will be spent on some needs. It’s up to his children to use the money carefully. 24．(2.5分)What do we know about Mehta’s way of gifting his children? A．It isn’t really to their liking. B．It changes the way they buy things. C．It allows him to connect with them. D．It teaches them about spending money wisely. 25．(2.5分)What did Mehta’s children learn during the visit to Dharamshala? A．They should appreciate what they have. B．They should make friends with the poor. C．They should cut the cost of their education. D．They should treat different people differently. 26．(2.5分)Why did Mehta refuse to pay his children for doing housework? A．To warn that they must work hard to make money. B．To show that it’s what they’re supposed to do. C．To encourage them to be selfless and careful. D．To force them to develop a good habit. 27．(2.5分)What is the problem with the education system according to Mehta? A．It doesn’t prepare children for money management. B．It doesn’t suggest the importance of saving money. C．It doesn’t encourage children to pay with cash. D．It doesn’t teach children ways to make money. （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. （本题10分）Around 6,200 years ago, farmers living on the eastern edges of Europe, in what is now Ukraine, left their villages. They moved into an area between the modern cities of Kiev and Odessa. They built new settlements up to 20 times the size of their old ones. Scientists believe the civilization might be an early attempt at urbanization. But it isn’t clear whether the sites, or perhaps the earliest cities, were fully inhabited (居住) year round and there is heated debate over what they were for. This puzzling culture, known as the Cucuteni-Trypillia, predates the earliest known cities in Mesopotamia. Researcher Monica Smith, the author of Cities: The First 6,000 Years, thinks the very large sites may have had something in common with Gobekli Tepe in modern Turkey. It is a building complex which is at least 10,000 years old and seems to have been a place where people gathered together periodically for special gatherings. By contrast, scientist Johannes Muller believes the very large sites were fully occupied all year round. But the inhabitants left the lightest of footprints in the landscape, and no human remains have been found. “Not a finger, not a tooth,” says researcher Alexey Nikitin. The evidence is extremely difficult to collect because Trypillians periodically burned their houses down in a controlled way. Uruk and Tell Brak, which arose in Mesopotamia early in the 4th millennium BCE, are usually considered the world’s first cities. Their remains point to an increased density (密度) of habitation and a hierarchical (等级制度的) social structure-two features that are considered essential to the definition of a city. But the Trypillian sites don’t meet either of those standards. Scientists John Chapman and Bisserka Gaydarska agree, saying. “Trypillian sites were a social system based on the belief that everyone was equal.” These were cities, but of a very different kind from the slave-owning (拥有奴隶的) societies of Mesopotamia a few centuries later. And our definition of a city may need expanding, argue Chapman and Gaydarska. 32．(2.5分)What might have been the purpose of the Trypillian sites according to Monica? A．Protecting cities. B．Attracting settlers. C．Holding events. D．Entertaining villagers. 33．(2.5分)What is the limitation of Muller’s theory? A．It has little clear evidence. B．It is mainly based on unusual ideas. C．The data he collected is not convincing. D．The research method he used is unscientific. 34．(2.5分)What was a major difference between Trypillia and Uruk? A．Trypillia had more houses. B．Trypillia was densely populated. C．Trypillia was a society full of equality. D．Trypillia created a greater civilization. 35．(2.5分)What would be the best title for the text? A．Prehistoric remains in Ukraine B．A different urban life of Trypillians C．Mesopotamia’s slave-owning societies D．The mysterious culture that invented civilization （本题12.5分）Last night walking home after dinner, I looked up at the sky and held my breath. It was not a crazy orange sunset, but the clouds above were full in purple and gray. 36(2.5分) I have been thinking about “plant blindness” lately, a term coined by botanists meaning “the inability to see or notice the plants in one’s environment.” So I couldn’t help wondering if there’s a similar term for being “blind to clouds”. The consequences of plant blindness are troubling, but it seems many people fail to appreciate the natural world at large. 37(2.5分) I fail to notice such beauty too. Now I live in a city where people are busy with “more important things” than observing nature, let alone the clouds. Fortunately, my city has many urban trees and greenspaces, but that helps little when we’re stuck indoors. That’s when cloudspotting comes in. It is an ever-changing show up there. Some days are cloudless, but on days when clouds appear, what an unusual sight! 38(2.5分) They come in endless patterns, sometimes soft, sometimes covering the sky like lace. They form creatures and tell stories, all right above our heads. 39(2.5分) I mean, it’s probably good that we are not, but you know what I mean. Many studies have shown the benefits of being in nature for mind and body. Though most research centers on greenery, I believe watching clouds must also be helpful. If nothing else, it’s a time for thinking, mindfulness and meditation. In this fast-paced world, getting lost in the clouds, even for a few minutes, is a simple and welcome relief. 40(2.5分) A．Why aren’t we looking up all the time? B．Why do we miss such wonderful natural scenes around us? C．Clearly, ignoring the beauty above us is far from a good thing. D．They were floating in waves of soft pink, looking so impressive. E．Watching clouds can make people forget worries and calm down. F．Look up and always remember to live with your head in the clouds! G．They come in shifting shapes and sizes, creating layers at different speeds. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My childhood pediatrician (儿科医生) has died recently, who was also my father’s pediatrician. Our family became rather 41 to him over the years. He came from a 42 generation of doctors, who made house calls and learned how to diagnose (诊断) patients in the days before MRIs (核磁共振) and CT scans. Most 43 was his unwavering devotion to his patients. Even on weekends and nights, he was working tirelessly for his patients, visiting his 44 at home and in the hospital. To him, medicine was not a job, but truly a 45 . Although old age forced him to give up his 46 , it did not seem like he ever 47 . I saw him frequently at the medical school’s weekly pediatrics grand rounds, always sitting in the front row. He was one of my main inspirations for 48 to become a physician. I hope to live up to his example, although I 49 I will come close to emulating (努力赶上) his devotion to this 50 . As my father remarked, “they don’t make 51 like him anymore.” During the past year of medical school, I often asked myself, what is my 52 here on earth? How will I leave my mark? It was my pediatrician who first offered me some 53 . Medicine can be a(n) 54 profession, and by taking it seriously I 55 to repay my debt (恩情) to him and my obligation to humanity. 41．(1分)A．strange B．new C．close D．important 42．(1分)A．different B．young C．real D．future 43．(1分)A．common B．popular C．embarrassing D．striking 44．(1分)A．friends B．charges C．survivors D．workmates 45．(1分)A．warming B．challenge C．calling D．choice 46．(1分)A．practice B．chance C．education D．dream 47．(1分)A．forgot B．escaped C．refused D．retired 48．(1分)A．asking B．affording C．wanting D．remembering 49．(1分)A．wonder B．doubt C．admit D．promise 50．(1分)A．project B．community C．school D．profession 51．(1分)A．fathers B．teachers C．doctors D．leaders 52．(1分)A．purpose B．advantage C．decision D．problem 53．(1分)A．suggestions B．answers C．comments D．thoughts 54．(1分)A．difficult B．interesting C．honorable D．risky 55．(1分)A．hope B．fail C．volunteer D．pretend 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。 Jingzhe, or Awakening of Insects, is the third of China’s 24 solar terms. It means that the warmer weather 56(1.5分) (wake) up the animals hibernating (蛰伏) in the soil. Once upon a time, insects hid in the soil in winter without drinking 57(1.5分) eating, which is called “zhe” in Chinese, meaning hibernation. 58(1.5分) the day of Jingzhe comes, thunder awakens the hibernating animals, called “Jing”, 59(1.5分) (mean) “wake up in a panic”. In fact, insects can not hear the thunder. 60(1.5分) (animal) wake up because the weather is warming up and they are ending their hibernation. Eating pears is a custom during Jingzhe. Because the weather is dry during this time, eating pears can be hydrating (保湿的) and 61(1.5分) (relief) a dry throat. In ancient China, when there were more kinds of creatures, some infectious diseases did not have special medicine. 62(1.5分) the day of Jingzhe, the time when all bugs wake up, eating pears is also a way 63(1.5分) (remind) everyone to be careful. Still in Chinese, “pear” and “plow” pronounce the same, which means that crops can start to 64(1.5分) (plant). The Chinese people have attached great 65(1.5分) (important) to Jingzhe since ancient times, and it is considered to be the beginning of the spring farming season. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你的英国好友Tom来信说，他们的学校将举办外国手工艺品展。他负责中国版块，想请你推荐一些中国的特色手工艺品。请你回信，内容包括: 1.你的推荐; 2.说明理由。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 During her final weeks before setting off for university, Shreya was often advised by her mother that she should learn to do some cooking in case she missed the home-made food in her university. But Shreya thought learning to cook was not so important. Besides, she was not good at it so she was not active. But anyway, she should follow her mother, she thought. Shreya went to the kitchen and watched her mother cooking Margherita, which was her favorite food. Her mother’s hands moved skillfully, measuring the ingredients (配料) with practiced ease. “The secret is to let the ingredients mix properly,” her mother explained. That night, Shreya attempted for the first time. The kitchen smelled wonderful, but the taste was… off. She said sadly, “No dish I put together will taste as good as what my mother cooks.” She thought cooking was too hard for her and decided to give up, thinking that she could depend on dining in a canteen in university. Then one day, she visited her grandmother, whose kadju curry always tasted so good. Besides, Shreya really enjoyed listening to her grandmother’s gentle words. Her grandmother insisted on teaching her, saying, “Cooking isn’t just about food; it is about valuable memories. Besides, kadju curry is much easier than your mother’s Margherita. I’m sure you can make it.” She handed her hand-written recipe book to Shreya so that Shreya could also take notes. While her grandmother worked, she wrote everything in the recipe book. She noticed the care in every step. The potatoes were cut just right, the yogurt added slowly, and the spices bloomed (绽放) in perfect harmony. “See, Shreya?” her grandmother said. “It’s not just about the recipe. It’s about the love you put into it.” 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。 Armed with this wisdom, Shreya tried making kadju curry. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With the recipe book in hand, Shreya boarded the plane. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $