高中英语单元测试——Unit 3 Festivals and Customs（较易版02）

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）Where does the woman usually go at Christmas? A．To a school. B．To her daughter’s. C．To a nearby village. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Hello, I’m a student at the village school. We’re inviting older people to a special Christmas party at the school. W: That’s lovely. I usually spend Christmas at my daughter’s house, but this year she is on holiday. M: Well, come along. There’s free food and drink. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A game. B．A party. C．A festival. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Watch this TV program. What are they doing? W: They are celebrating Halloween. M: How do they celebrate it? W: Well, children usually dress up in scary clothes and play tricks on others. 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）Who is Dave? A．The man’s brother. B．The man’s classmate. C．A friend of the man’s brother. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Well, Dave is nice. Can you tell me how you know him? M: He went to the same university as my brother, and they became really close. I don’t know him that well, but he seems like a good person. 5．（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. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What does the woman want to look neat and clean? A．The dishes. B．The bathroom. C．Her nails. 7．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Roommates. B．Mother and son. C．Boyfriend and girlfriend. 【答案】6．C 7．A 【原文】W: Why are you so upset about the dishes? M: Because they’ve been sitting in the sink for two days! W: So what? They’re not bothering anyone. M: They’re covered in sticky, disgusting food. W: I’ll clean them after I finish my nails. I’m going out later, and I want them to look neat and clean. I might run into Jeff, and I wouldn’t want him to think I’m messy. M: If you see him, make sure that you don’t invite him to this apartment. W: Why? M: If he sees these dishes, not to mention the bathroom, he will know that you are messy! （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How long will Eric stay at the Hilton Hotel? A．For three nights. B．For five nights. C．For eight nights. 9．(1.5分)What type of room does Eric book? A．A single room. B．A standard room. C．A family room. 【答案】8．B 9．C 【原文】W: Thanks for calling Hilton Hotel. How can I help you, please? M: This is Eric Smith. I’d like to book a room for a trip next month. I’ll be arriving on August 3rd and checking out on August 8th. W: Okay, sir. We have several room types available for those dates. Would you prefer a single room, a standard room, or a family room? M: The last one would be perfect. I’m traveling with my wife and two kids this time. W: Sure. I’ll book that for you. M: Thanks. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Give her a ride. B．Help her with the work. C．Recommend a school to her. 11．(1.5分)Why did the woman decide to attend night school? A．To learn job skills. B．To enrich her life. C．To share short videos. 12．(1.5分)What may the woman learn next? A．Traditional Chinese painting. B．Advertising photography. C．A foreign language. 【答案】10．A 11．B 12．C 【原文】M: It’s already 6:00 p.m. Let’s call it a day. Your place is on my way home. Do you need a lift? W: Thanks, but I need to go to night school. M: Go to night school after a full day’s work? What made you decide to do that? W: Well, night school is a great place to learn new skills. One of my friends takes classes to keep up with the latest job skills. As for me, learning something is definitely better than wasting time watching short videos at home. Before going to night school, I always felt that my life was boring and empty. M: I see. What class are you taking? W: I’m taking a baking class right now. There are a lot of options, like traditional Chinese painting and advertising photography. And I might take a foreign language class after I finish this. （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)Who needs a babysitter now? A．The speaker’s relative. B．The speaker’s neighbors. C．The speaker’s friend. 18．(1.5分)Where do the couple most probably work? A．At a hospital. B．At a bank. C．At a restaurant. 19．(1.5分)When does the babysitter need to work? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 20．(1.5分)How are the couple according to the speaker? A．Easy-going. B．Serious. C．Bad-tempered. 【答案】17．B 18．C 19．C 20．A 【原文】M: Hi, Ella. This is Henry. Since you’re not at home today, I’ll just leave you a message. Last week you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple Mr. and Mrs. Smith living near my house are looking for a babysitter now. They’re both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one-year-old baby girl. She’s really lovely. I’m sure you’ll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from 6: 30 p. m. to 9: 30 p. m. Since you’ve looked after babies before, I’m sure you can do the job well. The couple say they can pay 20 dollars an hour. If you’re interested in it, please call me back. I’ll introduce you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I’m sure you’ll like the family. That’s all. Bye. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）What is New York Carnival (狂欢节)? The New York Carnival is a yearly celebration of Caribbean culture in Brooklyn, New York City. It takes place on Labor Day (first Monday in September) and draws over a million visitors and participants, making it one of the largest parades (游行) in the United States. The carnival brings together people from different backgrounds to celebrate the shared values of freedom, unity, and cultural expression. What to Expect? At New York Carnival you can expect a lively atmosphere filled with colorful clothes, lively music,and energetic dance performances. People can enjoy traditional Caribbean food and participate in cultural festivities. Some Highlights Include: Labor Day Parade The most important activity of the carnival is the exciting parade along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Participants can enjoy colorful clothes, steel drum music, live performances, and of course, an energetic celebration of Caribbean culture. J’ouvert This early-morning street celebration ( starting before dawn) is rooted in Caribbean traditions. Participants cover themselves in paint, powder, or mud and dance to steel drum and soca music, marking the unofficial start of the carnival. Live Performances and Concerts Throughout the carnival weekend, there are many stages and areas hosting live performances by Caribbean pop artists, often featuring famous international stars from the Caribbean music scene. How to Get to New York for Carnival? LaGuardia Airport; Intercity trains; Long-distance buses Where Should You Stay During New York Carnival? A convenient area to base yourself is Brooklyn, so you’re close to the action. Staying in Manhattan (Midtown, Times Square, etc.) is also great if you prefer city views and nightlife, but it will take you extra time on the way. 21．(2.5分)What is the main theme of the carnival? A．City sightseeing pleasure. B．Celebration of culture and freedom. C．Local food discovery. D．Modern music creation and enjoyment. 22．(2.5分)What marks the carnival’s early start? A．Traditional food selling. B．A colorful daytime parade. C．Pre-dawn street event. D．Star music concerts at night. 23．(2.5分)Which area is most convenient for staying during the carnival? A．Manhattan’s Times Square. B．Business areas with nightlife. C．Near LaGuardia Airport. D．Brooklyn near the parade route. 【答案】21．B 22．C 23．D 【导语】主要介绍纽约狂欢节，包含其文化主题、特色活动、出行与住宿建议等相关信息。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The carnival brings together people from different backgrounds to celebrate the shared values of freedom, unity, and cultural expression.(这场狂欢节汇聚不同背景的人们，共同庆祝自由、团结与文化表达这些共同价值观。)”可知，狂欢节的主题是文化与自由的庆祝。 22．细节理解题。根据文中J’ouvert部分中的“This early-morning street celebration (starting before dawn) is rooted in Caribbean traditions. Participants cover themselves in paint, powder, or mud and dance to steel drum and soca music, marking the unofficial start of the carnival.(这场凌晨街头庆典（黎明前就开始）源自加勒比地区的传统。参与者身上涂满颜料、粉末或泥浆，伴着钢鼓与索卡音乐起舞，标志着狂欢节非正式拉开序幕。)”可知，黎明前举办的街头活动标志着狂欢节的提早开启。 23．细节理解题。根据Where Should You Stay During New York Carnival?部分中的“A convenient area to base yourself is Brooklyn, so you’re close to the action.(布鲁克林是方便落脚的区域，你可以离活动场地很近。)”可知，住在游行路线附近的布鲁克林最为便利。 （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）Leaving the childhood comforts of kindergarten (幼儿园) and moving on to “real school” can be “scary”. So, on their first day of school when entering the first grade, German children traditionally receive a cone-shaped (锥形的) bag. And the bag, called the Schultute, is always filled with treats and toys to make starting school much sweeter. In the early 1800s in Jena, children were told there was a candy tree in the teacher’s yard, and that when they were old enough to reach it, they could start school. From there the custom spread to Berlin. Back then, the cone was simply a paper one — like those from candy stores — filled with sugary treats. After World War I, the custom spread south and west in Germany. The well-known German author Erich Kastner wrote in his 1957 book, When I Was a Young Man, “When I was a child, I received a bag filled with sweets…” But up through the 1960s, it was not a common practice. One thing to note: the Schultute is always opened at home, not at school. This practice was especially meaningful during difficult times, when the cone might hold some simple handmade gifts. And at home, with no one else watching, the child could see how much thought went into every little gift — each one saying, “You matter!”. Today, parents in Germany still buy the Schultute and fill it with a mix of practical school supplies — like pencils, crayons, and notebooks — along with small toys and sweets. Some parents choose to add surprises, such as colorful stickers, fun erasers, or a special book, while others prefer to keep it simple. It’s up to the parents to decide the contents (内容物). In my opinion, the Schultute doesn’t need to be expensive but remains necessary, as it is a lovely tradition that celebrates a child growing up. 28．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of the Schultute tradition? A．To provide school supplies for kids. B．To celebrate the end of kindergarten. C．To praise kids for their good performances. D．To make kids less worried about the new start. 29．(2.5分)What is mainly discussed about the Schultute tradition in paragraph 2? A．Its important changes. B．The way of celebrating it. C．Its historical development. D．The reason for its popularity. 30．(2.5分)Why was it meaningful to open the Schultute at home in hard times? A．It could save money. B．It made kids feel valued. C．It avoided showing off. D．It kept the gifts a secret. 31．(2.5分)What can be learned about the contents of the Schultute? A．They show kids’ preferences. B．They meet certain standards. C．They can be both useful and enjoyable. D．They are expected to be shared among kids. 【答案】28．D 29．C 30．B 31．C 【导语】本文主要介绍德国一个传统习俗：孩子上小学一年级第一天会收到Schultute（开学锥形礼包）。文章讲述了它的起源、发展历史、打开的讲究、如今礼包里面的物品，最后作者认为这个传统不必昂贵，但很有意义，用来庆祝孩子长大。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第一段“So, on their first day of school when entering the first grade, German children traditionally receive a cone-shaped (锥形的) bag. And the bag, called the Schultute, is always filled with treats and toys to make starting school much sweeter.(因此，按照德国传统，孩子升入一年级开学第一天，会收到一个锥形袋子，叫做Schultute(开学礼包)。袋子里装满零食和玩具，让开学这件事变得美好愉快。)”可知，“Schultute”传统的主要目的是让孩子对新学期的到来不再担忧。 29．主旨大意题。根据第二段“In the early 1800s in Jena, children were told there was a candy tree in the teacher’s yard, and that when they were old enough to reach it, they could start school. From there the custom spread to Berlin.(19 世纪初，在耶拿，大人们告诉孩子们，老师的院子里长着一棵糖果树。等孩子长到够得到这棵树的时候，就可以去上学。这个习俗从耶拿传到柏林。)”可知，第二段主要讲的是“Schultute”的历史发展。 30．细节理解题。根据第三段“This practice was especially meaningful during difficult times, when the cone might hold some simple handmade gifts. And at home, with no one else watching, the child could see how much thought went into every little gift — each one saying, “You matter!”.(在物资匮乏的年代，这一习惯意义非凡，袋子里装的或许只是简单的手工礼物。在家中，没有旁人围观，孩子能够感受到每一件小礼物所倾注的心意，每一份礼物都在传递：“你很重要！”)”可知，在困难时期，在家中举行“Schultute”仪式可以让孩子们感到被重视。   31．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Today, parents in Germany still buy the Schultute and fill it with a mix of practical school supplies — like pencils, crayons, and notebooks — along with small toys and sweets. Some parents choose to add surprises, such as colorful stickers, fun erasers, or a special book, while others prefer to keep it simple.(如今德国父母依旧会购置 Schultute，里面既有铅笔、蜡笔、笔记本这类实用学习用品，也搭配小玩具和糖果。有些家长会放上彩色贴纸、趣味橡皮、特别的书籍这类惊喜小物件，也有些家长喜欢简简单单。)”可知，“Schultute”的内容物既实用又有趣。   （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.” 32．(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. 33．(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. 34．(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. 35．(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】32．B 33．A 34．C 35．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】32．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。 33．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。 34．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。 35．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12.5分）Communicating with parents is not always easy, especially when you are a teenager. You may have different opinions, and small disagreements can quickly turn into big arguments. 36(2.5分) . Here are some ways to help you communicate better with your parents. First, choose the right time to talk. 37(2.5分) . If your parents are busy, tired, or in a bad mood, they are less likely to listen carefully. Wait for a calm moment, like after dinner or on the weekend. Second, use “I” statements instead of “you” statements. 38(2.5分) . For example, instead of saying “You never listen to me,” try saying “I feel hurt when I am not heard.” Third, listen as much as you speak. 39(2.5分) . Sometimes, your parents are not just telling you what to do — they are sharing their own worries and experiences. Try to understand their side. Fourth, stay calm, even when you disagree. 40(2.5分) . Take a deep breath before you reply. If you feel the conversation is getting too heated, it is OK to take a short break and continue later. A．Don’t try to bring up a serious topic when your parents are busy. B．Many of us find it hard to talk to our parents. C．Shouting or getting angry only makes the problem worse. D．Good communication is a two-way street. E．Saying “you” often makes the other person feel attacked. F．Try to see things from your parents’ point of view. G．Parents usually have their own stories to share. 【答案】36．B 37．A 38．E 39．F 40．C 【导语】文章主要介绍了青少年与父母沟通存在困难的现状，并给出了选择合适沟通时机、使用正确表述方式、学会倾听、保持冷静等有效改善亲子沟通的方法。 【详解】36．上文“Communicating with parents is not always easy, especially when you are a teenager... small disagreements can quickly turn into big arguments.(青少年和父母沟通并不容易，小分歧很容易演变成激烈争吵)”点明亲子沟通的难题，B选项“Many of us find it hard to talk to our parents.(我们很多人都觉得和父母沟通很困难)”承接上文，对前文的沟通困境进行总结呼应；同时下文“Here are some ways to help you communicate better with your parents.(这里有一些帮助你更好地和父母沟通的方法)”顺势引出解决办法，起到承上启下的作用。 37．本段核心主旨是选择合适的沟通时机，下文“If your parents are busy, tired, or in a bad mood, they are less likely to listen carefully.(如果父母忙碌、疲惫或心情不好，就很难认真倾听)”点明了不合适的沟通场景。A选项“Don’t try to bring up a serious topic when your parents are busy.(不要在父母忙碌的时候提出严肃的话题)”贴合段落主旨，具体阐释了何为错误的沟通时机，与下文负面场景描述相呼应。 38．本段主题是沟通时用“我”句式替代“你”句式，下文“For example, instead of saying “You never listen to me,” try saying “I feel hurt when I am not heard.”(比如说，不要说“你从来都不听我的话”，试着换成“没人听我说话的时候，我会觉得很难过”)”举例对比了两种句式的不同表达效果。E选项“Saying “you” often makes the other person feel attacked.(使用“你”字句式往往会让对方感觉受到指责)”承接段落主题，解释了不建议使用“你”句式的原因，为后文的句式举例对比做铺垫。 39．上文“Third, listen as much as you speak.(第三，倾听和表达同样重要)”提出听与说同等主要，下文“ Sometimes, your parents are not just telling you what to do — they are sharing their own worries and experiences. Try to understand their side.(有时候父母不只是在告诉你该做什么，他们也在倾诉自己的烦恼与过往经历。试着站在他们的角度去理解)”呼吁站在父母的角度去理解他们——他们也需要倾诉，F选项“Try to see things from your parents’ point of view.(试着从父母的角度看问题)”既贴合“听”也呼应下文“Try to understand their side.”。 40．本段主旨是意见不合时也要保持冷静，下文“Take a deep breath before you reply. If you feel the conversation is getting too heated, it is OK to take a short break and continue later.(回复之前先深呼吸。如果你感觉谈话气氛变得过于激烈，不妨短暂暂停，稍后再继续沟通)”介绍了保持冷静的具体做法。C选项“Shouting or getting angry only makes the problem worse.(大喊大叫、发脾气只会让问题更糟)”从反面论证了保持冷静的必要性，与后文平复情绪、缓和沟通氛围的做法形成正反补充。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Yesterday, while driving my youngest child to an activity, I suddenly started to cry. I 41 to control my tears that came seemingly from 42 . I am not known to be very 43 . But, at that moment, I was unable to 44 this wave of feelings and the fear of the finality about this time in motherhood: my daughter would graduate from high school, 45 the next part of her life. “Are you okay, Mum?” asked my daughter. “Look at the haze (霾)! Isn’t it bad today?” I said, changing the 46 . She knew I wasn’t okay. I just didn’t have the 47 to tell her how I was feeling. Without speaking, we could 48 the days going by, a countdown to her graduation. Each day until she does 49 , I am practising the moment when I finally have to let her go as she begins her 50 life far away at university. I still remember our simple moments of happiness and closeness. As I reflect on those special moments, I realize that this 51 is also a celebration of her growth. The love we share will always 52 us, no matter the distance. I 53 myself: it’s okay and we’ll 54 . This is not an ending, but a new 55 for both of us. 41．(1分)A．happened B．agreed C．failed D．pretended 42．(1分)A．everywhere B．somewhere C．anywhere D．nowhere 43．(1分)A．emotional B．responsible C．powerful D．generous 44．(1分)A．bring about B．hold back C．focus on D．relate to 45．(1分)A．staying away from B．coming up with C．moving on to D．looking down upon 46．(1分)A．method B．purpose C．task D．subject 47．(1分)A．words B．tears C．chance D．right 48．(1分)A．stop B．sense C．record D．discuss 49．(1分)A．appear B．leave C．study D．recall 50．(1分)A．new B．early C．young D．familiar 51．(1分)A．happiness B．change C．comment D．closeness 52．(1分)A．train B．require C．connect D．shock 53．(1分)A．warn B．show C．demand D．encourage 54．(1分)A．fine B．useful C．nervous D．proud 55．(1分)A．fact B．interest C．problem D．beginning 【答案】 41．C 42．D 43．A 44．B 45．C 46．D 47．A 48．B 49．B 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位母亲在开车送小女儿参加活动时，因想到女儿即将高中毕业、开启人生新阶段而突然情绪落泪；她不愿让女儿察觉自己的伤感，便转移话题，在沉默中感慨时光流逝，最终释然地意识到，女儿毕业不是结束，而是母女二人各自成长的全新开始。 【详解】41．考查动词。句意：我没能控制住自己的眼泪，那眼泪仿佛莫名地就涌了出来。A. happened发生；B. agreed同意；C. failed未能；D. pretended假装。根据上文“I suddenly started to cry”可知，作者突然哭了出来，说明她没有控制住眼泪；选项中的failed是动词fail的过去式，固定结构为fail to do sth.，表示“未能做某事”，符合本句语境。 42．考查副词。句意：我没能控制住自己的眼泪，那眼泪仿佛莫名地就涌了出来。A. everywhere到处；B. somewhere某处；C. anywhere任何地方；D. nowhere无处。根据空前的“my tears that came seemingly”可知，from nowhere是固定搭配，意为“莫名其妙地，从不知名的地方”，用来形容眼泪来得毫无征兆。 43．考查形容词。句意：大家都知道我不是个很情绪化的人。A. emotional情绪化的；B. responsible负责的；C. powerful强大的；D. generous慷慨的。根据上文“Yesterday, while driving my youngest child to an activity, I suddenly started to cry.”可知，作者这次突然落泪、情绪失控是反常的表现，说明她平日里并不是容易情绪化的人。 44．考查动词短语。句意：但在那一刻，我无法抑制这股情绪，也无法抑制对母亲生涯这个阶段即将结束的恐惧：我的女儿就要高中毕业了，即将开启人生的下一篇章。A. bring about引起；B. hold back抑制；C. focus on专注于；D. relate to与……相关。根据上文“Yesterday, while driving my youngest child to an activity, I suddenly started to cry.”和空后的“this wave of feelings and the fear of the finality about this time in motherhood”可知，作者内心既有翻涌的情绪，又夹杂着对女儿毕业、母亲身份迎来阶段性终结的伤感，因此完全无法“克制”。 45．考查动词短语。句意：但在那一刻，我无法抑制这股情绪，也无法抑制对母亲生涯这个阶段即将结束的恐惧：我的女儿就要高中毕业了，即将开启人生的下一篇章。A. staying away from远离；B. coming up with提出；C. moving on to继续前往；D. looking down upon轻视。根据空前的“my daughter would graduate from high school”和空后的“the next part of her life”可知，高中毕业意味着进入人生下一个阶段，moving on to符合本句语境。 46．考查名词。句意：“看这雾霾！今天是不是很糟糕？”我说道，转移了话题。A. method方法；B. purpose目的；C. task任务；D. subject话题。根据上文作者的女儿问的话“Are you okay, Mum?”可知，女儿询问作者的状态，作者没有正面回答，而是说起雾霾，即转移了话题。 47．考查名词。句意：我只是没有合适的话语告诉她我的感受。A. words言语，话；B. tears眼泪；C. chance机会；D. right权利。根据空后的“to tell her how I was feeling”可知，此处是指没有语言可以表达内心的感受。 48．考查动词。句意：不用说话，我们就能感受到日子在一天天流逝，倒计时着她的毕业。A. stop停止；B. sense感觉到；C. record记录；D. discuss讨论。根据空前的“Without speaking”和空后的“the days going by, a countdown to her graduation”可知，二人无需言语，就能默默感受到时间流逝、毕业临近。 49．考查动词。句意：在她真正离开之前的每一天，我都在练习着最终不得不放手的那一刻，那时她将远赴大学，开始自己的新生活。A. appear出现；B. leave离开；C. study学习；D. recall回忆。根据下文“I am practising the moment when I finally have to let her go”以及“far away at university”可知，女儿高中毕业即将离家去上大学。 50．考查形容词。句意：在她真正离开之前的每一天，我都在练习着最终不得不放手的那一刻，那时她将远赴大学，开始自己的新生活。A. new新的；B. early早的；C. young年轻的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据空后的“far away at university”可知，去上大学是开启一段全新的生活。 51．考查名词。句意：当我回想那些特别的时刻，我意识到这种变化也是对她成长的庆贺。A. happiness幸福；B. change变化；C. comment评论；D. closeness亲密。根据上文第二段中的“my daughter would graduate from high school”和第五段中的“I am practising the moment when I finally have to let her go as she begins her _______ life far away at university.(空里填new)”可知，女儿即将高中毕业、远赴大学开启新生活，这是人生阶段的重大变化。 52．考查动词。句意：无论距离多远，我们之间的爱会永远将我们联结在一起。A. train训练；B. require需要；C. connect联结；D. shock使震惊。根据空前的“The love we share”和空后的“no matter the distance”可推知，爱意会跨越距离，把两人联结在一起。 53．考查动词。句意：我鼓励自己：没关系的，我们都会很好。A. warn警告；B. show展示；C. demand要求；D. encourage鼓励。根据空后的“it’s okay”可知，这是自我鼓励的话语。 54．考查形容词。句意：我鼓励自己：没关系的，我们都会很好。A. fine好的；B. useful有用的；C. nervous紧张的；D. proud骄傲的。根据空前的“it’s okay”可知，所填词要与之形成语义呼应，体现顺利之意，fine符合本句语境。 55．考查名词。句意：这不是结束，而是我们两个人全新的开始。A. fact事实；B. interest兴趣；C. problem问题；D. beginning开始。根据空前的“This is not an ending, but”可知，所填内容要与not an ending形成对应关系，beginning符合本句语境。 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。 Distant pleasant music floated above the Sydney Opera House stage. Soft light gradually revealed motionless figures at work, as if lifted 56(1.5分) the pages of a Ming-dynasty book. Slowly they began to move. Accompanied by the soft sound of page turning and the gentle flow of water, their graceful 57(1.5分) (gesture) formed a living picture of labour. This breathtaking opening of the dance drama Tiangong Kaiwu pulled me 58(1.5分) (instant) into that world of ancient creation. Through 59(1.5分) (express) movement, the performance conveyed the book’s core message — 60(1.5分) (value) the skills passed down by countless unknown labourers and the power of practical tools. The beautiful scenes of golden fields and shiny silk made me feel the deep bond between humanity and nature. The most moving moment came 61(1.5分) Song Yingxing took off his official robe (官袍) and stepped into a “field” formed by the other dancers. All motion ceased; only his figure remained, arms stretched upward, silent yet full of strength. At that instant, history 62(1.5分)   (it) seemed to hold its breath. As I left the theatre I overheard a visitor say “This is beauty that 63(1.5分) (go) beyond borders.” His words deepened my belief: art 64(1.5分) (root) in a culture’s finest traditions possesses a timeless power to move anyone. This was more than 65(1.5分) ancient book brought to life — it was a celebration of Chinese wisdom and its spirit of sharing with the world. 【答案】 56．from 57．gestures 58．instantly 59．expressive 60．valuing 61．when 62．itself 63．goes 64．rooted 65．an 【详解】本文是一篇记叙文。主要描述了舞蹈剧《天工开物》的精彩演出场景，以及作者观看演出后的感受与思考，展现了中国传统艺术的魅力与文化内涵。 36.考查介词。句意：柔和的灯光逐渐照亮了舞台上静止的人物，他们仿佛从一本明代书籍的书页中被抬了出来。结合句意，此处表示“从……中”，应用介词from，lifted from意为“从……被抬起”，符合语境。故填from。 37.考查名词复数。句意：在轻柔的翻页声和流水声的陪伴下，他们优雅的姿态构成了一幅生动的劳动画卷。gesture为可数名词，结合句中their（他们的）可知，此处应用复数形式，指代多名舞者的姿态。故填gestures。 38.考查副词。句意：舞蹈剧《天工开物》这令人惊叹的开场瞬间就把我带入了那个古老的创造世界。此处修饰动词pulled（带入），应用副词形式，instant的副词为instantly，意为“立刻、瞬间”。故填instantly。 39.考查形容词。句意：通过富有表现力的动作，这场演出传递了这本书的核心思想——珍视无数无名劳动者传承下来的技艺和实用工具的力量。此处修饰名词movement（动作），应用形容词形式，express的形容词为expressive，意为“富有表现力的”。故填expressive。 40.考查非谓语动词。句意：通过富有表现力的动作，这场演出传递了这本书的核心思想——珍视无数无名劳动者传承下来的技艺和实用工具的力量。此处为名词短语core message的同位语，用动名词形式。故填valuing。 41.考查定语从句/连词。句意：最感人的时刻出现在宋应星脱下官袍，走进由其他舞者组成的“田野”时。此处引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时”，应用连词when。故填when。 42.考查反身代词。句意：在那一刻，历史本身仿佛也屏住了呼吸。此处指代主语history（历史）本身，应用反身代词itself，起强调作用。故填itself。 43.考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：当我离开剧院时，我无意中听到一位观众说“这是一种超越国界的美”。此处为定语从句，先行词为beauty（美），为不可数名词，定语从句的谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式，且句子描述的是观看演出时的感受，用一般现在时即可，故填goes。 44.考查非谓语动词。句意：他的话加深了我的信念：植根于一种文化最优秀传统的艺术，具有打动任何人的永恒力量。分析句子结构可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语，be rooted in意为“植根于”，此处省略be动词，用过去分词短语作定语。故填rooted。 45.考查冠词。句意：这不仅仅是一本被赋予生命的古书——这是对中国智慧及其与世界分享精神的赞颂。ancient book为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一本古书”，为泛指，且ancient是以元音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词an。故填an。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你校英语角正举行“中国文化的智慧”主题分享活动。请你写一篇英文发言稿，分享中国人的“筷子文化”。内容包括：介绍筷子文化；筷子背后的智慧。 注意：1．词数80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Hi, everyone! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening! 【答案】例文： Hi, everyone! As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, chopsticks have a history of thousands of years. Usually made of wood or bamboo, they serve as the most common dining tool for Chinese people. Simple as they look, chopsticks contain profound wisdom. A single stick can never hold food, which teaches us that cooperation and unity matter a lot. Only when two sticks work together can we pick up food easily. Besides, using chopsticks well requires good coordination. In short, chopsticks carry our cultural values. It is meaningful for us to inherit and promote this traditional culture. Thanks for your listening! 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生围绕“中国文化的智慧”主题撰写英语发言稿，介绍中国筷子文化并阐释其背后蕴含的生活与处世智慧。 【详解】1.词汇积累 合作：cooperation → teamwork 传统的：traditional → conventional 继承：inherit → carry forward 弘扬、推广：promote → popularize 2.句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：Simple as they look, chopsticks contain profound wisdom. 拓展句：Though chopsticks appear plain and ordinary, they are rich in traditional wisdom. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Simple as they look, chopsticks contain profound wisdom.（运用as引导让步状语从句的倒装结构） 【高分句型2】Only when two sticks work together can we pick up food easily.（运用only+状语从句置于句首的部分倒装句型） 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I held onto the corner of my clothes, my palms sweating slightly as I hurried over to the toy shelf. My heart beat wildly — would “Lightning” still be there? There, on the topshelf, was the silver-gray “Lightning” model airplane, sitting quietly. Its blue flame (火焰) patterns on the body looked almost alive, as if ready to shoot through the sky at any moment. When I gently turned the propeller (螺旋桨), it made a weak humming sound, like a real engine warming up. Every time I passed by the toy store, my feet would always stick here, as if glued to the floor. “You’ve been standing here for five minutes,” Dad’s voice came from behind, making me jump. “This is the third time this week you’ve gotten stuck just passing by. Next time, I’ll let your brother come in with you to buy writing materials, so you won’t keep getting distracted.” My heart sank. Chris, my older brother, hated it when I dawdled (磨蹭). He’d definitely tap his foot impatiently and rush me to leave quickly, leaving no time for me to even glance at “Lightning”. The next day after school, Chris was indeed sent by Dad to be my “supervisor”. “Buy the notebook and then we’re leaving. Don’t go looking around aimlessly,” he warned as he handed me the change, his tone firm. But I held the money tightly in my fist, and took a roundabout route to the “Lightning”. My fingertips shook slightly as they gently brushed the cold glass of the display case. “Aren’t you being childish? You’re already in the third grade and still playing with models?” My brother’s voice suddenly popped up, making me turn around in a panic. I caught sight of him looking at me, but there was no anger in his eyes. “It’s called Lightning,” I explained in a small voice, pointing eagerly. “Look at the sticker on the wing — it’s the supersonic (超音速) pattern they talked about in Aviation Knowledge. I know it costs over 300…our family won’t buy it…I just want to check if it’s still here.” 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。 Chris stared in the direction my finger was pointing for a while. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Christmas morning, I found a long, thin box under the tree. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文 Chris stared in the direction my finger was pointing for a while. He leaned closer to the display case, looking at the price tag. “329 yuan,” he murmured, and then turned to me. “Let’s go to buy your notebook first.” His tone was softer than before. I nodded, unwillingly following him, but he didn’t rush me this time. On the way home, he asked, “That plane... does it really fly high?” I talked excitedly about its features, and he listened quietly, occasionally nodding. On Christmas morning, I found a long, thin box under the tree. My heart raced as I tore off the wrapping paper. There it was — “Lightning”, with its silver-gray body and blue flame patterns. A note stuck to it read: “For my little aviation fan. Merry Christmas.” I ran to my brother’s room, holding the plane. He scratched his head, smiling awkwardly. “I saved my pocket money,” he said. I hugged him tightly, feeling the model’s cold metal against my cheek, warmer than anything else. 【导语】本文以玩具飞机“Lightning”为线索展开，讲述三年级的作者一直默默喜欢商店里的一款昂贵飞机模型，却因家境普通不敢奢求，每次路过都会驻足观望。父亲让哥哥监督作者买文具，哥哥发现了作者的小心愿，默默记在心里，最终在圣诞节给作者带来惊喜的暖心故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写哥哥认真观察飞机模型、理解作者热爱航空的心意，内心暗自决定成全作者的心愿。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写作者打开礼盒发现心仪飞机模型，得知是哥哥用心准备的礼物，内心感动不已。 2. 续写线索：驻足观察 —— 理解心意 —— 默默筹备 —— 圣诞拆礼 —— 收获惊喜 —— 心生感动 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①凑近：lean closer/draw near ②拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①激动的：excitedly/enthusiastically ②尴尬的：awkwardly/uncomfortably 【点睛】【高分句型 1】He leaned closer to the display case, looking at the price tag. (运用了现在分词作伴随状语) 【高分句型 2】My heart raced as I tore off the wrapping paper. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Hello, i'm a student at the village school. We are inviting older people to a special Christmas party at the school. That's lovely. I usually spend Christmas at my daughter's house, but this year he is on holiday. Well, come along. There's free food and drink. Listen to the next question. Watch this TV program. What are they doing? They are celebrating halloween. How do they celebrate? IT? Well, children usually dress up in scary clothes and play tricks on others. Listen to the next question. 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. Well, dave is nice. Can you tell me how you know him? He went to . the same university as my brother, and they became really close. I don't know him that well, but he seems like a good person. 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. Why are you so upset about the dishes? Because they've been sitting in the sink for two days. So what? They're not bothering anyone. They're covered in sticky, disgusting food. I'll clean them after I finish my nails. I'm going out later, and I want them to look neat and clean. I might run into jeff, and I wouldn't want him to think i'm messy. If you see him, make sure that you don't invite him to this apartment. why? If you see these dishes, not to mention the bathroom, he will know that you are messy. Why are you so upset about the dishes? Because they've been sitting in the sink for two days. So what? They're not bothering anyone. They are covered in sticky, disgusting food. I'll clean them after I finish my nails. I'm going out later. And I want them to look, need and clean. I might run into jeff, and I wouldn't want him to think i'm messy. If you see him, make sure that you don't invite him to this apartment. why? If he see these dishes, not to mention the bathroom, he will know that you are messy. Listen to the next question. Thanks for calling Hilton hotel. How can I help you please? This is eric smith. I'd like to book a room for a trip next month. I'll be arriving on August the third and checking out on August the eighth. OK, sir, we have several room types available for those dates. Would you prefer a single room, a standard room or a family room? The last one would be perfect. I'm traveling with my wife and two kids this time. sure. I'll book that for you. thanks. Thanks for calling hills in hotel. How can I help you, please? This is eric smith. I'd like to book a room for a trip next month. I'll be arriving on August the third and checking out . on August the eighth. OK, sir, we have several room types available for those dates. Would you prefer a single room, a standard room or . a family room? The one pect, i'm traveling with my wife and two kids this time. sure. I'll book that for you. thanks. Listen to the next question. It's already six P. M. Let's call IT a day your places on my way home. Do you need a lift? thanks. But I need to go tonight's school. Go tonight's school after a full day's work. What made you decide to do that? Well, night school is a great place to learn new skills. One of my friends takes classes to keep up with the latest job skills. As for me, learning something is definitely Better than wasting time watching short videos at home. Before going tonight school, I always felt that my life was boring . and empty. I see, what class are you taking? I am taking a baking class right now. There are a lot of options like traditional chinese painting and vertie photography. And I might take a foreign language class after I finished this. It's already six P. M. Let's call IT a day your places on my way home. Do you need a left? thanks. But I need to go tonight school. Go tonight's s school after a full day's work. What made you decide to do that? Well, night school is a great place to learn news skills. One of my friends takes classes to keep up with the latest job skills. As for me, learning something is definitely Better than wasting time watching short videos at home. Before going tonight school, I always felt that my life was boring . and empty. I see, what class are you taking? I am taking a baking class right now. There are a lot of options like traditional chinese painting and advertising photography. And I might take a foreign language class after I finished this. 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 on mine. 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 didn't 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. 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 didn't 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 past ort and then put your new details into the system. IT shouldn't take more than . five minutes. OK, thanks. Listen to the next question. Hi ella, this is Henry. Since you're not at home today, i'll just leave you a message. Last week you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple, mr. And mrs. Smith, living near my house, are looking for a babysitter now. They both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one year old baby girl. She's really lovely. I'm sure you'll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from six thirty pm to nine thirty P. M. Since you've looked after babies before, i'm sure you can do the job well. The couple say they can pay twenty dollars an hour. If you're interested in IT, please call me back. I'll introduced you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I'm sure you you like the family by hi ella, this is Henry. Since you're not at home today, i'll just leave you a message. Last week, you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple, mr. And mrs. Smith, living near my house, are looking for a babysitter now. They're both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one year old baby girl. She's really lovely. I'm sure you'll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from six thirty PM, ten thirty PM. Since you've looked after babies before, i'm sure you can do the job well. The couple say they can pay twenty dollars an hour. If you're interested in IT, please call me back. I'll introduced you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I'm sure you'll like the family that bye. 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）Where does the woman usually go at Christmas? A．To a school. B．To her daughter’s. C．To a nearby village. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A game. B．A party. C．A festival. 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）Who is Dave? A．The man’s brother. B．The man’s classmate. C．A friend of the man’s brother. 5．（本题1.5分）How would the woman probably describe herself? A．Sociable. B．Creative. C．Careful. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What does the woman want to look neat and clean? A．The dishes. B．The bathroom. C．Her nails. 7．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Roommates. B．Mother and son. C．Boyfriend and girlfriend. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How long will Eric stay at the Hilton Hotel? A．For three nights. B．For five nights. C．For eight nights. 9．(1.5分)What type of room does Eric book? A．A single room. B．A standard room. C．A family room. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)What does the man offer to do for the woman? A．Give her a ride. B．Help her with the work. C．Recommend a school to her. 11．(1.5分)Why did the woman decide to attend night school? A．To learn job skills. B．To enrich her life. C．To share short videos. 12．(1.5分)What may the woman learn next? A．Traditional Chinese painting. B．Advertising photography. C．A foreign language. （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)Who needs a babysitter now? A．The speaker’s relative. B．The speaker’s neighbors. C．The speaker’s friend. 18．(1.5分)Where do the couple most probably work? A．At a hospital. B．At a bank. C．At a restaurant. 19．(1.5分)When does the babysitter need to work? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 20．(1.5分)How are the couple according to the speaker? A．Easy-going. B．Serious. C．Bad-tempered. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）What is New York Carnival (狂欢节)? The New York Carnival is a yearly celebration of Caribbean culture in Brooklyn, New York City. It takes place on Labor Day (first Monday in September) and draws over a million visitors and participants, making it one of the largest parades (游行) in the United States. The carnival brings together people from different backgrounds to celebrate the shared values of freedom, unity, and cultural expression. What to Expect? At New York Carnival you can expect a lively atmosphere filled with colorful clothes, lively music,and energetic dance performances. People can enjoy traditional Caribbean food and participate in cultural festivities. Some Highlights Include: Labor Day Parade The most important activity of the carnival is the exciting parade along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Participants can enjoy colorful clothes, steel drum music, live performances, and of course, an energetic celebration of Caribbean culture. J’ouvert This early-morning street celebration ( starting before dawn) is rooted in Caribbean traditions. Participants cover themselves in paint, powder, or mud and dance to steel drum and soca music, marking the unofficial start of the carnival. Live Performances and Concerts Throughout the carnival weekend, there are many stages and areas hosting live performances by Caribbean pop artists, often featuring famous international stars from the Caribbean music scene. How to Get to New York for Carnival? LaGuardia Airport; Intercity trains; Long-distance buses Where Should You Stay During New York Carnival? A convenient area to base yourself is Brooklyn, so you’re close to the action. Staying in Manhattan (Midtown, Times Square, etc.) is also great if you prefer city views and nightlife, but it will take you extra time on the way. 21．(2.5分)What is the main theme of the carnival? A．City sightseeing pleasure. B．Celebration of culture and freedom. C．Local food discovery. D．Modern music creation and enjoyment. 22．(2.5分)What marks the carnival’s early start? A．Traditional food selling. B．A colorful daytime parade. C．Pre-dawn street event. D．Star music concerts at night. 23．(2.5分)Which area is most convenient for staying during the carnival? A．Manhattan’s Times Square. B．Business areas with nightlife. C．Near LaGuardia Airport. D．Brooklyn near the parade route. （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）Leaving the childhood comforts of kindergarten (幼儿园) and moving on to “real school” can be “scary”. So, on their first day of school when entering the first grade, German children traditionally receive a cone-shaped (锥形的) bag. And the bag, called the Schultute, is always filled with treats and toys to make starting school much sweeter. In the early 1800s in Jena, children were told there was a candy tree in the teacher’s yard, and that when they were old enough to reach it, they could start school. From there the custom spread to Berlin. Back then, the cone was simply a paper one — like those from candy stores — filled with sugary treats. After World War I, the custom spread south and west in Germany. The well-known German author Erich Kastner wrote in his 1957 book, When I Was a Young Man, “When I was a child, I received a bag filled with sweets…” But up through the 1960s, it was not a common practice. One thing to note: the Schultute is always opened at home, not at school. This practice was especially meaningful during difficult times, when the cone might hold some simple handmade gifts. And at home, with no one else watching, the child could see how much thought went into every little gift — each one saying, “You matter!”. Today, parents in Germany still buy the Schultute and fill it with a mix of practical school supplies — like pencils, crayons, and notebooks — along with small toys and sweets. Some parents choose to add surprises, such as colorful stickers, fun erasers, or a special book, while others prefer to keep it simple. It’s up to the parents to decide the contents (内容物). In my opinion, the Schultute doesn’t need to be expensive but remains necessary, as it is a lovely tradition that celebrates a child growing up. 28．(2.5分)What is the main purpose of the Schultute tradition? A．To provide school supplies for kids. B．To celebrate the end of kindergarten. C．To praise kids for their good performances. D．To make kids less worried about the new start. 29．(2.5分)What is mainly discussed about the Schultute tradition in paragraph 2? A．Its important changes. B．The way of celebrating it. C．Its historical development. D．The reason for its popularity. 30．(2.5分)Why was it meaningful to open the Schultute at home in hard times? A．It could save money. B．It made kids feel valued. C．It avoided showing off. D．It kept the gifts a secret. 31．(2.5分)What can be learned about the contents of the Schultute? A．They show kids’ preferences. B．They meet certain standards. C．They can be both useful and enjoyable. D．They are expected to be shared among kids. （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.” 32．(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. 33．(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. 34．(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. 35．(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12.5分）Communicating with parents is not always easy, especially when you are a teenager. You may have different opinions, and small disagreements can quickly turn into big arguments. 36(2.5分) . Here are some ways to help you communicate better with your parents. First, choose the right time to talk. 37(2.5分) . If your parents are busy, tired, or in a bad mood, they are less likely to listen carefully. Wait for a calm moment, like after dinner or on the weekend. Second, use “I” statements instead of “you” statements. 38(2.5分) . For example, instead of saying “You never listen to me,” try saying “I feel hurt when I am not heard.” Third, listen as much as you speak. 39(2.5分) . Sometimes, your parents are not just telling you what to do — they are sharing their own worries and experiences. Try to understand their side. Fourth, stay calm, even when you disagree. 40(2.5分) . Take a deep breath before you reply. If you feel the conversation is getting too heated, it is OK to take a short break and continue later. A．Don’t try to bring up a serious topic when your parents are busy. B．Many of us find it hard to talk to our parents. C．Shouting or getting angry only makes the problem worse. D．Good communication is a two-way street. E．Saying “you” often makes the other person feel attacked. F．Try to see things from your parents’ point of view. G．Parents usually have their own stories to share. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）Yesterday, while driving my youngest child to an activity, I suddenly started to cry. I 41 to control my tears that came seemingly from 42 . I am not known to be very 43 . But, at that moment, I was unable to 44 this wave of feelings and the fear of the finality about this time in motherhood: my daughter would graduate from high school, 45 the next part of her life. “Are you okay, Mum?” asked my daughter. “Look at the haze (霾)! Isn’t it bad today?” I said, changing the 46 . She knew I wasn’t okay. I just didn’t have the 47 to tell her how I was feeling. Without speaking, we could 48 the days going by, a countdown to her graduation. Each day until she does 49 , I am practising the moment when I finally have to let her go as she begins her 50 life far away at university. I still remember our simple moments of happiness and closeness. As I reflect on those special moments, I realize that this 51 is also a celebration of her growth. The love we share will always 52 us, no matter the distance. I 53 myself: it’s okay and we’ll 54 . This is not an ending, but a new 55 for both of us. 41．(1分)A．happened B．agreed C．failed D．pretended 42．(1分)A．everywhere B．somewhere C．anywhere D．nowhere 43．(1分)A．emotional B．responsible C．powerful D．generous 44．(1分)A．bring about B．hold back C．focus on D．relate to 45．(1分)A．staying away from B．coming up with C．moving on to D．looking down upon 46．(1分)A．method B．purpose C．task D．subject 47．(1分)A．words B．tears C．chance D．right 48．(1分)A．stop B．sense C．record D．discuss 49．(1分)A．appear B．leave C．study D．recall 50．(1分)A．new B．early C．young D．familiar 51．(1分)A．happiness B．change C．comment D．closeness 52．(1分)A．train B．require C．connect D．shock 53．(1分)A．warn B．show C．demand D．encourage 54．(1分)A．fine B．useful C．nervous D．proud 55．(1分)A．fact B．interest C．problem D．beginning 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。 Distant pleasant music floated above the Sydney Opera House stage. Soft light gradually revealed motionless figures at work, as if lifted 56(1.5分) the pages of a Ming-dynasty book. Slowly they began to move. Accompanied by the soft sound of page turning and the gentle flow of water, their graceful 57(1.5分) (gesture) formed a living picture of labour. This breathtaking opening of the dance drama Tiangong Kaiwu pulled me 58(1.5分) (instant) into that world of ancient creation. Through 59(1.5分) (express) movement, the performance conveyed the book’s core message — 60(1.5分) (value) the skills passed down by countless unknown labourers and the power of practical tools. The beautiful scenes of golden fields and shiny silk made me feel the deep bond between humanity and nature. The most moving moment came 61(1.5分) Song Yingxing took off his official robe (官袍) and stepped into a “field” formed by the other dancers. All motion ceased; only his figure remained, arms stretched upward, silent yet full of strength. At that instant, history 62(1.5分)   (it) seemed to hold its breath. As I left the theatre I overheard a visitor say “This is beauty that 63(1.5分) (go) beyond borders.” His words deepened my belief: art 64(1.5分) (root) in a culture’s finest traditions possesses a timeless power to move anyone. This was more than 65(1.5分) ancient book brought to life — it was a celebration of Chinese wisdom and its spirit of sharing with the world. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是李华，你校英语角正举行“中国文化的智慧”主题分享活动。请你写一篇英文发言稿，分享中国人的“筷子文化”。内容包括：介绍筷子文化；筷子背后的智慧。 注意：1．词数80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3．开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Hi, everyone! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening! 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I held onto the corner of my clothes, my palms sweating slightly as I hurried over to the toy shelf. My heart beat wildly — would “Lightning” still be there? There, on the topshelf, was the silver-gray “Lightning” model airplane, sitting quietly. Its blue flame (火焰) patterns on the body looked almost alive, as if ready to shoot through the sky at any moment. When I gently turned the propeller (螺旋桨), it made a weak humming sound, like a real engine warming up. Every time I passed by the toy store, my feet would always stick here, as if glued to the floor. “You’ve been standing here for five minutes,” Dad’s voice came from behind, making me jump. “This is the third time this week you’ve gotten stuck just passing by. Next time, I’ll let your brother come in with you to buy writing materials, so you won’t keep getting distracted.” My heart sank. Chris, my older brother, hated it when I dawdled (磨蹭). He’d definitely tap his foot impatiently and rush me to leave quickly, leaving no time for me to even glance at “Lightning”. The next day after school, Chris was indeed sent by Dad to be my “supervisor”. “Buy the notebook and then we’re leaving. Don’t go looking around aimlessly,” he warned as he handed me the change, his tone firm. But I held the money tightly in my fist, and took a roundabout route to the “Lightning”. My fingertips shook slightly as they gently brushed the cold glass of the display case. “Aren’t you being childish? You’re already in the third grade and still playing with models?” My brother’s voice suddenly popped up, making me turn around in a panic. I caught sight of him looking at me, but there was no anger in his eyes. “It’s called Lightning,” I explained in a small voice, pointing eagerly. “Look at the sticker on the wing — it’s the supersonic (超音速) pattern they talked about in Aviation Knowledge. I know it costs over 300…our family won’t buy it…I just want to check if it’s still here.” 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。 Chris stared in the direction my finger was pointing for a while. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On Christmas morning, I found a long, thin box under the tree. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $