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單元質量檢測（二）　Exploring English
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1.What is the woman eating？
A.Some fruit.　　　　　　　 B.Some chocolate.　　C.Some cookies.
2.What is the man probably？
A.A guide. B.A visitor. C.A passer-by.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place？
A.At a clinic. B.In a gym. C.In a hotel.
4.Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak （牛排）？
A.She is too hungry.
B.Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C.Her husband likes it.
5.Why did the woman get the book so late？
A.The man forgot it. B.The man’s boss forgot it. C.The woman wasn’t at home.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6.What kind of person is Mr Zhang？
A.Humorous. B.Kind. C.Generous.
7.What does the man learn from Mr Zhang？
A.Maths. B.Historic stories. C.Jokes.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What product does the man plan to buy？
A.A tape. B.A radio. C.A recorder.
9.What does the man think of the product？
A.It looks good.
B.It is a well-known brand.
C.It is of poor quality.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.Where are the two speakers？
A.In a car. B.In a museum. C.In a shop.
11.Why do they go into the shopping mall？
A.The exhibition is held there. B.They’ll do some shopping. C.They’re lost.
12.What is Calvin Klein？
A.A businessman. B.A designer. C.An artist.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What did the woman do last night？
A.She learned American social customs.
B.She met some nice people.
C.She went to a cocktail party.
14.When does the cocktail party start？
A.At 5：30 pm. B.At 6 pm. C.At 7：30 pm.
15.What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man？
A.To celebrate Christmas.
B.To follow the American custom.
C.To welcome newcomers.
16.What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean？
A.Friend. B.Social manner. C.Mistake.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.When is the high tourist season in England？
A.June and July. B.July and August. C.August and September.
18.When is the holiday period of state schools in England？
A.From about mid-July to the end of August.
B.From mid-July to mid-August.
C.From early-July to mid-August.
19.Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays？
A.In boarding houses. B.In rented houses. C.In hotels.
20.What may British people refuse to do？
A.Talk about their holidays.
B.Try new places to take holidays.
C.Change the times of their holidays.
第二部分　閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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About Kerine W.　★4.8 （9 reviews）　Bachelor　Age： 5－50 Advanced English Language Acquisition for Non-Native Speakers 　　Hi， my name is Kerine！ I’ve been teaching private lessons since 2019 and have loved helping my students to achieve their academic goals.My teaching style includes interactive methodologies， step-by-step instruction， group work models， and activity-based learning.I look forward to helping you reach your goals.
About Robin L.★4.7 （30 reviews）　Master of Arts　Age： 18＋　Speaks Spanish
Using Could and Suggest for Future Possibilities Level B2 　　I am an experienced ESL instructor.I have taught reading， speaking， writing， listening， grammar， and vocabulary to adult learners from Basic Literacy through Academic and Business English.I taught at Heartland Community College from 2012 through 2015 and have been teaching exclusively online since 2016.
About Sara G.★5.0 （146 reviews）　MA　 Age： 5＋　Speaks English， Spanish ... READ and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms 　　A university English teacher right in your living room！ I have taught everything from the alphabet to business English online to students ages 5－100！ My schedule can change according to your timetable， so if there is a time when you would like to meet that is currently unavailable， please don’t hesitate to reach out！
About Prudence H.★4.9 （3 reviews）　Bachelor　Age： 5＋ Accent Reduction 　　My name is Prudence Holmes and I have been coaching students for over 30 years.I have taught Accent Reduction and ESL at Carnegie Mellon University， NYU and The New School.I am the author of MONOLOGUE MASTERY and VOICES OF THINKING JEWISHWOMEN.I’m also a working actor.I have been in 4 Broadway shows and 12 movies， including Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
21.Which teacher is especially good at teaching idioms？
A.Kerine W.　　　　　　　　　　　　　B.Robin L.
C.Sara G. D.Prudence H.
22.What can we learn about Prudence H.？
A.She takes up several jobs. B.She aims at college students.
C.She lacks teaching experience. D.She enjoys the best feedback.
23.Who are most likely to be interested in this article？
A.ESL instructors. B.Native speakers.
C.English learners. D.University staff.
B
　　At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English teacher.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
　　I don’t see myself as being the most patient person in the world， but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of teaching.I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom， one of them turned back and said “Thank you for your patience”. That was an early reminder of the importance being patient as a teacher.Moreover， patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students’ confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely.Being patient as a teacher means empathizing （共鳴） with students.It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.
　　Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.It’s a learning process， but with the patience of others the process is less frightening.
　　When I first arrived in Matane， I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language.I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to the Quebecois accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.　
24.Why did the author move to Quebec？
A.To learn French. B.To see a doctor.
C.To visit a friend. D.To teach English.
25.What language do people of Quebec mainly speak？
A.English. B.French.
C.Spanish. D.Russian.
26.How do the Quebecers behave while talking with the author？
A.Laugh loudly. B.Speak quickly.
C.Wait patiently. D.Think seriously.
27.What lesson has the author learned from the experiences？
A.It is difficult to make a living in France.
B.It is wrong to move from London to Quebec.
C.Being patient in learning a language is worth it.
D.Students should know the importance of patience.
C
　　I don’t think translation apps will make learning foreign languages completely outdated.No program can accurately recreate the implication of real conversation.For example， by dropping “will” or “am going to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet”， I am implying a previous delay of the diet.A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to start my diet”， which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended implication.
　　However， technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign languages for practical purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering meals in a foreign country， since practicality is why most people want to learn a new language.
　　Douglas Hofstadter， a cognitive scientist， sees his mastery of foreign languages as a reflection of his identity.As an enthusiastic language learner myself， I don’t entirely share his perspective， but I do agree with the writer Graeme Wood， who has noted “to actively enjoy piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk （怪癖）， not a human universal”. True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.
　　Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of processing the world.But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？ If our goal is getting directions to the bus station in Rome， technology now makes that possible at the press of a button.
　　As someone endlessly fascinated by languages， I am working hard to accept this new reality. With an iPhone handy and an appropriate app downloaded， foreign languages will no longer present most people with the barrier they once did.Learning a new language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.
28.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about？
A.The function of real conversation. B.The importance of accurate translation.
C.The limitation of translation technology. D.The necessity of learning foreign languages.
29.Why does the author learn new languages？
A.To satisfy an inner desire. B.To display his individuality.
C.To serve practical purposes. D.To explore his core identity.
30.What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school？
A.Uninspiring. B.Irrelevant.
C.Inflexible. D.Insufficient.
31.What do the underlined words “this new reality” in the last paragraph refer to？
A.Language enthusiasts will lose their passion.
B.Foreign languages won’t pose big challenges.
C.Many people will quit learning new languages.
D.Learning languages is no longer a personal choice.
D
　　If English means endless new words， difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation， you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
　　According to a new study by a British university， learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes gray matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.Like exercise shapes and strengthens muscles， learning a language can have a similar effect on your brain.
　　The study also found the effect is greater， if the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli， from University College London， took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five， as well as a number of later learners.
　　Scans showed that gray matter density （灰質密度） in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language， the smaller the difference.
　　“Our findings suggest that the structure （結構） of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
　　Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible，” he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
　　The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four.Reading， writing and cognition （認知） were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn， the better.“Studying a language means you can enter another world，” explained the scientists.
32.In the second paragraph， the writer mentions “exercise” in order to 　　　　.
A.encourage a regular fitness practice and an active lifestyle
B.show the importance of using the language when learning
C.suggest that learning a second language can improve physical fitness
D.highlight the similarities between language learning and physical exercise
33.According to the passage， what does the study led by Dr Andrea Mechelli show？
A.Learning a second language increases gray matter density.
B.Later language learning has a bigger influence on brain structure.
C.Language learning leads to lower gray matter density in the brain.
D.Learning a second language has no effect on the structure of the brain.
34.What can we learn from the passage？
A.Learning a second language is only helpful during childhood.
B.Native Italian speakers learning English were similarly studied.
C.Learning a second language brings greater advantages if started young.
D.Bilingual will be more successful than a person who speaks only one language.
35.What’s the best title for this passage？
A.Language Learning Increases IQ
B.Bilingual Helps Learning Mathematics
C.Learning a Second Language Improves Brain Power　
D.Language Learning Unlocks the Door to a New World
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
　　Listening is an important but difficult part for middle school students in English exams.The following suggestions may benefit you a lot.
　　Relax yourself
　　Before listening， it’s necessary to have a peaceful state of mind.　36　 If that doesn’t work， drinking some water or washing your face with cold water may help you to some extent.
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　　As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about anything else.While listening， you can also recall the related knowledge in common with the material concerned， such as the vocabulary about the subject or topic， which is beneficial to your better understanding.
　　Grasp the main idea
　　Sometimes the monologue， dialogue or conversation you’re listening to is a little bit longer than you expect.And it’s normal that some unnecessary information is included.However， you don’t need to understand it completely.　38　
　　Ignore the new words
　　Without doubt， there usually exist unfamiliar words in listening materials.In fact， it’s almost impossible for you to know or understand all the words in the listening material sometimes. 　39　 It’s mistaken to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.
　　Develop the habit of taking notes
　　In the course of listening， it’s a good habit to write down the content and leave out the unimportant details.　40　 By taking notes， we can remind ourselves of the key points.
A.Focus on listening.
B.The more words you memorize， the better it is.
C.Feeling nervous or worried is harmful and unnecessary.
D.What you need to do is turn a deaf ear to the new words.
E.Make a list of what you think is important while listening.
F.Instead， just pay attention to the key points and general ideas.
G.If you feel nervous or anxious， try taking a deep breath to calm yourself down.
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第三部分　語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
　　Gaokao takes place in June in China every year.It is considered to be the 　41　 point of a student’s life.One previous gaokao taker， Xiao Xin， is a good example， but in a way that you might not 　42　.
Xiao had dreamed of studying traffic and transportation at a famous university.But he didn’t score high enough in gaokao and was 　43　 to study electrical engineering instead.　44　， Xiao finally accepted it， which — not realizing at that time — opened a new door for his future.
During his studies， Xiao developed an interest in the electrical engineering 　45　 and became excellent.After graduation， he 　46　 his first job in Pakistan， where a major pilot project was in progress.But he soon met a 　47　： the language.
As the Chinese saying goes， those who refuse to take the 　48　 path will succeed.So Xiao decided to 　49　 his English as he did in high school.Then， he 　50　 learned Pakistan’s national language for better communication.“The job was also about people-to-people 　51　，” he said.
With such effort， Xiao and his team completed the electric energy project in less than three years.Now the new power plant helps people get electricity 　52　 without further power cuts.
For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （滿足）.
“Over the years， I have always felt 　53　. Not everyone has the opportunity to work out how to make a project grow out of 　54　. Never lose heart even if you suffer a failure in gaokao because it’s not 　55　，” Xiao said.
41. A.breaking　　　 　　　B.turning　　 　　　　C.boiling　　　 　　　D.struggling
42. A.invent B.ignore C.expect D.explain
43. A.offered B.required C.ordered D.promoted
44. A.Bored B.Moved C.Discouraged D.Concerned
45. A.on time B.over time C.from time to time D.all the time
46. A.saved B.left C.kept D.landed
47. A.challenge B.target C.case D.chance
48. A.new B.easy C.open D.rocky
49. A.pass down B.clear up C.go over D.show off
50. A.ever B.only C.just D.even
51. A.competitions B.attractions C.arguments D.exchanges
52. A.behind the scenes B.under the weather C.around the clock D.in the air
53. A.tired B.anxious C.lucky D.secure
54. A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
55. A.lifelong B.equal C.fair D.well-rounded
第二節（共 10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
　　In today’s world， English has been the language of international communication， and has played an increasingly significant role in 　56　 （drive） China’s economic growth and social development.For big economies like China 　57　 is playing a growing role in world affairs， the English language is of great 　58　 （important）.Good English proficiency （熟練） opens doors to greater opportunities 　59　 strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
　　“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second language，” said Shi， a member of China’s first generation of English learners after its reform and opening up.“　60　 （eventual）， it is also about learning a fresh way of thinking.It is a 　61　 （power） tool for you to connect to the outside world.”
　　English language education in China has come a long way over the past 40 years.1978 was a historic year for the field， as it was made one of the test 　62　 （subject） in China’s national college entrance exam.The language 　63　 （become） increasingly significant ever since.
　　“China has the biggest English education market in the world，” said Zou， founding editor of China’s English newspaper China Daily.“Although Chinese people are proud 　64　 their own culture and language， they are generally willing 　65　 （learn） about Western cultures and languages.”
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第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是高中生李華，你的英國朋友Tom目前正在努力學習漢語，但在學習中遇到了一些困難，因此他在幾天前給你發郵件求助，詢問怎樣才能學好漢語。請你給他回復一封郵件，內容包括：
　　1.提出建議；
　　2.表達祝愿。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom，
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours，
Li Hua
第二節（滿分25分）
　　閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
　　Mr Smith， my 10-grade English teacher， was one of the teachers who I would never forget and the story between Mr Smith and me was the most amazing one I wanted to share.
　　When I was young at school， I loved talking， which was not always appreciated by Mr Smith.Mr Smith was a teacher whom no one liked because he was too strict.He stood about 5.5 feet， was very thin and wore his hair pulled back in a way that gave him a horsey （像馬的） look.Whenever he got upset， he would lower his head and look at you over the top of his glasses.
　　One day in his class I was busy talking.I didn’t realize he had stopped teaching， staring straight at me，“Tom， I would like to see you after school.”
　　Later， Mr Smith explained in a low， but very firm voice that showed he expected me to listen when he was talking.For punishment he told me to write a 1，000-word essay on education and its effect on the society.He wanted it in by the following Wednesday.
　　Well， I met my deadline （最后期限）.I was confident.It was a good paper.And I expected a sign of praise from him.The next day in class， however， he was looking at me over his glasses.He called me forward and returned my paper.“Go back and rewrite，” he said.“Remember， each paragraph is supported to begin with a topic sentence.” When he gave my paper back a second time， he corrected the grammar.The third time， the spelling.The fourth time， it was punctuation.The fifth， it wasn’t neat （整潔的） enough.I was sick！
　　The sixth time， I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink， leaving enough space.When he saw the paper， he removed his glasses， and accepted it with a smile.After that， I put the whole thing out of my mind.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150 左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class happily.　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　單元質量檢測（二）　Exploring English
第一部分
1－5　BBABB　6－10　ABCAA　11－15　ABBAA
16－20　CBAAC
聽力原文：
（Text 1）
M：What are you eating？ It smells like fruit.
W：It’s not fruit.It is a kind of chocolate， but it looks like cookies.
（Text 2）
M：I’m looking for some interesting places in this city.Could you give me some advice？
W：We have a beautiful natural park.I can show you the way to it.
（Text 3）
M：Good afternoon.What’s the matter？
W：I’m afraid I’m not feeling well.I had a pretty high fever this morning.
（Text 4）
W：Waiter， please serve me another beefsteak.My husband dropped my first one on the ground by accident.
M：OK， please wait a moment， Madam.
（Text 5）
W：Thank goodness you’re here.I’ve been waiting for 3 days to get the book.
M：Well， don’t blame me.It was my boss who forgot all about it.
（Text 6）
W：Why are you so interested in the history class？
M：Our history teacher Mr Zhang is really humorous.
W：Really？But he looks very serious and strict， like a maths teacher.
M：No， not at all.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I learn many good historic stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his class.
W：No wonder you like him so much.I wish he were our history teacher too.
（Text 7）
M：Excuse me.How much is this cassette tape recorder？ Is it on sale？
W：Yeah.It’s on sale for only 100.
M：Is it good？
W：Sure.It’s very good and has both an AM and an FM radio.
M：Could you give me a 10 percent discount？
W：Sorry.The price is not high， and I can only offer a 5 percent discount.
M：It looks good， but it’s not a well-known brand.
W：You’re right， but it’s of good quality.
M：OK， I’ll take it.
（Text 8）
M：So， what’s next on the course of our visit？
W：Well， I think we might go to see some special places in the city.
M：That’s a great idea.Where do you want to go？
W：Well， I think that it would be fun to see Calvin Klein’s exhibition.
M：Calvin Klein？ The name sounds familiar ... but hey， why are we driving into the shopping mall parking lot？
W：That’s where the exhibition is.
M：Now I remember.Calvin Klein is just a fashion designer.As artists， we should explore the art and culture of the country.
W：We do， but I think that the American shopping center is a good example of American art and culture.Besides， in this kind of “museum”， you can take the art pieces home.
（Text 9）
M：How was the party last night？
W：Nice.I had a good time and met some very nice people.But where are you off to in such a hurry？
M：I’ve been invited to a cocktail party.It’s 6 o’clock now.I’m late.
W：But you told me that if you’re invited to a party you should plan to arrive a half-hour late.
M：A party， yes.But not a cocktail party.
W：What’s a cocktail party like？
M：A cocktail party is generally held from 5：30 pm to 7：30 pm.There are drinks and snacks but no dinner.This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
W：It seems that you know something about American social customs.
M：I’ve still got a lot to learn.But American people understand that we’re newcomers here and they don’t hold it against us if we make a “faux pas”.
W：Make a what？
M：A faux pas is a French word.It means a mistake， especially in the area of social matters.
W：I see.
（Text 10）
M：Ms Green， the high tourist season in England is coming again.Could you tell us more about the tourism in England？
W：Sure.In England， not only the rich but also the poor take holidays every year.During July and August most towns are empty.Factory holidays come mostly in the period between mid-July and mid-August.State schools usually only have six weeks off， from about mid-July to the end of August.
　The coast is the most popular place for the English people to spend their holidays.Food in British restaurants is reasonably cheap， but rooms are not.Few English people rent houses for their holidays， but one of the traditional ways of spending a summer holiday is in a boarding house.Some boarding-house keepers provide all meals for their guests， but others provide breakfast only.
　The British people may refuse to change the times at which they take their holidays， but they have shown themselves to be very ready to try new places.When they get home again， they always talk about how they spent their holidays.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了四個英語學習課程以及教授老師的情況。
21.C　細節理解題。根據About Sara G.部分中的READ and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms可知，Sara G特別擅長教習語。
22.A　細節理解題。根據About Prudence H.部分的介紹可知，Prudence H.做了好幾份工作。
23.C　推理判斷題。文章主要介紹了四個英語學習課程以及教授老師的情況。由此可推知，英語學習者最有可能對這篇文章感興趣。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北克一個叫Matane的小鎮，從事英語教師的工作。在教學和與當地人的日常交流中，作者逐漸明白了學習一門語言沒有捷徑，關鍵是要對自己有耐心。
24.D　細節理解題。根據第一段中的At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English teacher.可知，作者搬到魁北克是為了教英語。
25.B　細節理解題。根據第三段中的Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.可知，魁北克人主要說法語。
26.C　細節理解題。根據第三段中的Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.可知，魁北克人與作者交談時，他們會耐心地等待作者找到正確的詞語來表達自己。
27.C　細節理解題。根據最后一段中的The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.可知，作者從這些經歷中學到了在學習語言時，耐心是值得的。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇議論文。文章主要論述了科技的發展對學習外語的影響。
28.C　段落大意題。根據第一段內容可知，本段主要講翻譯軟件的局限性。
29.A　細節理解題。根據第三段中的True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.可知，作者學習新的語言是為了獲得發現或成就的樂趣，也就是滿足內心的愿望。
30.D　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？可推知，作者認為學校的外語課程教的不夠，水平低。
31.C　詞義猜測題。根據最后一段中的Learning a new language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.可知，這個“新的現實”指代的是學習新語言的人不會那么多了，也就是很多人會放棄學習外語。
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語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了學習第二語言會提升腦力，使人變得更聰明，而且越早學習第二語言，閱讀、寫作和認知能力會更好。
32.D　推理判斷題。根據第二段最后一句可知，作者提及“鍛煉”是強調二者之間相似的影響，突出學習第二語言對腦力的作用。
33.A　細節理解題。根據第四段和第五段內容可知，Dr Andrea Mechelli 的研究表明學習第二語言會提升大腦灰質密度的區域，改變大腦的結構。
34.C　細節理解題。根據最后一段中的Reading， writing and cognition （認知） were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn， the better.可知，學習第二語言的年紀越小，閱讀、寫作和認知能力就會發展得越好。所以年紀小時開始學習第二語言，獲得的優勢更多。
35.C　標題歸納題。根據第二段第一句可知，文章主要介紹了學習第二語言可以提升腦力。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了提高中學生英語聽力的一些建議。
36.G　根據空前一句可知，在聽之前保持心態平和是必要的。空處應該講保持心態平和的方法。G項（如果你感到緊張或焦慮，試著深呼吸讓自己平靜下來）符合語境，且是空后一句中that指代的內容。
37.A　根據As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about anything else.可知，在聽力開始時，你要集中注意力聽。A項（專注于傾聽）符合語境。
38.F　根據空前兩句可知，在聽材料時，文章會有一些不必要的信息，你是沒必要去完全理解的。F項（相反，只需注意要點和總體思路）承接上文，與本段主旨Grasp the main idea相呼應。
39.D　根據Ignore the new words和It’s mistaken to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.可知，本段建議讀者忽略聽力材料中的生詞，因為這樣很浪費時間。D項（你需要做的是對生詞充耳不聞）符合語境。
40.E　根據Develop the habit of taking notes和空前一句可知，本段建議讀者在做聽力時要善于做筆記，并給出了方法，刪掉不重要的細節。E項（在聽的時候列出你認為重要的東西）符合語境。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了肖新大學畢業后到巴基斯坦工作。他努力學習英語和巴基斯坦語，最終和團隊在不到3年時間里完成了項目。
41.B　根據常識可知，高考是學生的人生轉折點。breaking破壞；turning轉彎處；boiling沸騰；struggling掙扎。turning point意為“轉折點”。
42.C　根據句中的but可知，前后是轉折關系；再根據下文提到的肖新雖然高考失利，但是在大學里努力學習，最終改變了命運可知，肖新改變命運的方式不同，即出乎你的意料。invent發明；ignore忽視；expect預料；explain解釋。
43.A　根據下文to study electrical engineering可知，大學給他提供了電氣工程專業，即被電氣工程專業錄取。offer提供；require要求；order命令；promote促使。
44.C　他高考分數不夠高，沒能到夢想的大學去學交通運輸，他應該是很灰心喪氣。bored無聊的；moved感動的；discouraged泄氣的，灰心的；concerned擔憂的。
45.B　根據上文During his studies可知，隨著時間的推移，肖新慢慢對電氣工程產生了興趣。on time準時；over time隨著時間的推移；from time to time有時候；all the time一直。
46.D　根據語境可知，畢業后，他獲得了一份在巴基斯坦的工作。save挽救；leave離開；keep保持；land獲得。
47.A　到國外去工作，他遇到的挑戰是語言。challenge挑戰；target目標；case案件；chance機會。
48.B　根據下文as he did in high school可知，他像高中那樣努力學習英語。由此可知，他沒有走捷徑。new新的；easy簡單的；open開著的；rocky多巖石的。
49.C　上文提到他遇到語言交流問題。由此可知，他應該是像高中那樣復習英語，以此來克服語言交流問題。pass down傳遞下去；clear up清理；go over復習；show off炫耀。
50.D　上文提到他學習英語，下文指出他還學習了巴基斯坦語，前后是程度的加深。ever曾經；only只有；just剛剛；even甚至。
51.D　他學習巴基斯坦語是為了更好地交流，由此可知，他的工作還涉及人與人之間的交流。competition競爭；attraction有吸引力的事物；argument爭論；exchange交流。
52.C　根據下文without further power cuts可知，新的發電廠可以幫助人們日夜不停地獲得電力，無需停電。behind the scenes在幕后；under the weather身體不太舒服；around the clock日夜不停；in the air流行。
53.C　根據上文For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （滿足）.可知，這個工作給肖新帶來了滿足感。由此可知，他認為自己一直很幸運。tired疲倦的；anxious焦慮的；lucky幸運的；secure安全的。
54.B　肖新和團隊完成了這個電力項目，給人們提供電，這對于當地人來說，是一個從無到有的過程。由此可知，此處指研究如何讓一個項目從無到有。something某物；nothing沒有什么；everything一切事物；anything任何事情。
55.A　根據上文描述的肖新的經歷可知，高考哪怕失利也不要灰心，因為失敗不是終身的，可以靠我們的努力去獲取。lifelong終身的；equal相等的；fair公平的；well-rounded豐滿的；面面俱到的。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了英語這門語言對中國的影響以及在中國的發展。
56.driving　考查非謂語動詞。根據空前的介詞in可知，空處應用動詞-ing形式，故填driving。
57.that/which　考查定語從句。分析句子結構可知，空處引導限制性定語從句，修飾先行詞China，在從句中作主語，故填that/which。
58.importance　考查詞形轉換。空前是形容詞great，應用名詞。故填importance。
59.and　考查連詞。分析句子結構可知，謂語動詞strengthens和opens并列，主語都是Good English proficiency，上下文是順承關系，故填and。
60.Eventually　考查詞形轉換。分析句子成分可知，該空在句中作狀語，修飾后面的整個句子，所以應用副詞。空處置于句首，首字母要大寫。故填Eventually。
61.powerful　考查詞形轉換。空后是名詞tool，應用形容詞作定語，故填powerful。
62.subjects　考查名詞復數。根據空前的one of可知，空處應用可數名詞復數形式，故填subjects。
63.has become　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。分析句子成分可知，該空在句中作謂語。根據ever since可知，時態為現在完成時，主語是單數，故填has become。
64.of　考查介詞。be proud of對……驕傲/自豪。故填of。
65.to learn　考查非謂語動詞。be willing to do sth愿意做某事。故填to learn。
第四部分
第一節
參考范文：
Dear Tom，
　　I’m delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.I would like to make the following suggestions.
　　To begin with， it is a good idea to make more Chinese friends in your daily life， with whom you can practise your spoken Chinese.What’s more， it also helps to listen to Chinese songs and watch Chinese movies， which can enable you to gain a better understanding of Chinese.In addition， keeping a diary is also a good choice， as it can benefit your writing level.
　　I hope you will find my suggestions beneficial and make great progress in Chinese.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二節
參考范文：
　　One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class happily. He said， “Class， do you still remember the essay contest held in our school？ Now the result has come out.I am glad to tell you that Tom has won first prize with the title ‘Education and Its Effect on the Society’.” Then cheers of praise rocked the whole classroom.After class， many classmates asked me how I made it.I told them that it was not because of my good writing skills but it was all because of the six-time rewriting required by Mr Smith.
　　I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. It was the first time I had ever won a prize.Years later， I told many people that story and my comments， including my unfriendly description of Mr Smith’s appearance.Unexpectedly， Mr Smith wrote to me， and said his look wasn’t important.What was important was the lesson I had learned from him.When I wrote and rewrote that essay， I began to learn how to behave well.I was grateful for the lesson he had taught me.
10 / 10(共96張PPT)
單元質量檢測（二）
Exploring English
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、
C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話
后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話
僅讀一遍。
1. What is the woman eating？
A. Some fruit.
B. Some chocolate.
C. Some cookies.
2. What is the man probably？
A. A guide.
B. A visitor.
C. A passer-by.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. At a clinic.
B. In a gym.
C. In a hotel.
4. Why does the woman ask for another beefsteak （牛排）？
A. She is too hungry.
B. Her first beefsteak is on the ground.
C. Her husband likes it.
5. Why did the woman get the book so late？
A. The man forgot it.
B. The man’s boss forgot it.
C. The woman wasn’t at home.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、
C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或
獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題
將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What kind of person is Mr Zhang？
A. Humorous. B. Kind. C. Generous.
7. What does the man learn from Mr Zhang？
A. Maths.
B. Historic stories.
C. Jokes.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What product does the man plan to buy？
A. A tape. B. A radio. C. A recorder.
9. What does the man think of the product？
A. It looks good.
B. It is a well-known brand.
C. It is of poor quality.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. Where are the two speakers？
A. In a car.
B. In a museum.
C. In a shop.
11. Why do they go into the shopping mall？
A. The exhibition is held there.
B. They’ll do some shopping.
C. They’re lost.
12. What is Calvin Klein？
A. A businessman.
B. A designer.
C. An artist.
13. What did the woman do last night？
A. She learned American social customs.
B. She met some nice people.
C. She went to a cocktail party.
14. When does the cocktail party start？
A. At 5：30 pm.
B. At 6 pm.
C. At 7：30 pm.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
15. What is the purpose of their cocktail party according to the man？
A. To celebrate Christmas.
B. To follow the American custom.
C. To welcome newcomers.
16. What does the French phrase “faux pas” mean？
A. Friend.
B. Social manner.
C. Mistake.
17. When is the high tourist season in England？
A. June and July.
B. July and August.
C. August and September.
18. When is the holiday period of state schools in England？
A. From about mid-July to the end of August.
B. From mid-July to mid-August.
C. From early-July to mid-August.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
19. Where do people prefer to stay for summer holidays？
A. In boarding houses.
B. In rented houses.
C. In hotels.
20. What may British people refuse to do？
A. Talk about their holidays.
B. Try new places to take holidays.
C. Change the times of their holidays.
聽力原文：
（Text 1）
M：What are you eating？ It smells like fruit.
W：It’s not fruit.It is a kind of chocolate， but it looks like cookies.
（Text 2）
M：I’m looking for some interesting places in this city.Could you give
me some advice？
W：We have a beautiful natural park.I can show you the way to it.
（Text 3）
M：Good afternoon.What’s the matter？
W：I’m afraid I’m not feeling well.I had a pretty high fever this
morning.
（Text 4）
W：Waiter， please serve me another beefsteak.My husband dropped my
first one on the ground by accident.
M：OK， please wait a moment， Madam.
（Text 5）
W：Thank goodness you’re here.I’ve been waiting for 3 days to get
the book.
M：Well， don’t blame me.It was my boss who forgot all about it.
（Text 6）
W：Why are you so interested in the history class？
M：Our history teacher Mr Zhang is really humorous.
W：Really？But he looks very serious and strict， like a maths teacher.
M：No， not at all.The examples he gives are really interesting.And I
learn many good historic stories from him.There is lots of laughter in his
class.
W：No wonder you like him so much.I wish he were our history teacher
too.
（Text 7）
M：Excuse me.How much is this cassette tape recorder？ Is it on sale？
W：Yeah.It’s on sale for only 100.
M：Is it good？
W：Sure.It’s very good and has both an AM and an FM radio.
M：Could you give me a 10 percent discount？
W：Sorry.The price is not high， and I can only offer a 5 percent
discount.
M：It looks good， but it’s not a well-known brand.
W：You’re right， but it’s of good quality.
M：OK， I’ll take it.
（Text 8）
M：So， what’s next on the course of our visit？
W：Well， I think we might go to see some special places in the city.
M：That’s a great idea.Where do you want to go？
W：Well， I think that it would be fun to see Calvin Klein’s exhibition.
M：Calvin Klein？ The name sounds familiar ... but hey， why are we
driving into the shopping mall parking lot？
W：That’s where the exhibition is.
M：Now I remember.Calvin Klein is just a fashion designer.As artists，
we should explore the art and culture of the country.
W：We do， but I think that the American shopping center is a good
example of American art and culture.Besides， in this kind of
“museum”， you can take the art pieces home.
（Text 9）
M：How was the party last night？
W：Nice.I had a good time and met some very nice people.But where are
you off to in such a hurry？
M：I’ve been invited to a cocktail party.It’s 6 o’clock now.I’m
late.
W：But you told me that if you’re invited to a party you should plan to
arrive a half-hour late.
M：A party， yes.But not a cocktail party.
W：What’s a cocktail party like？
M：A cocktail party is generally held from 5：30 pm to 7：30 pm.There
are drinks and snacks but no dinner.This cocktail party is being held by
my department to celebrate Christmas.
W：It seems that you know something about American social customs.
M：I’ve still got a lot to learn.But American people understand that
we’re newcomers here and they don’t hold it against us if we make a
“faux pas”.
W：Make a what？
M：A faux pas is a French word.It means a mistake， especially in the
area of social matters.
W：I see.
（Text 10）
M：Ms Green， the high tourist season in England is coming again.Could
you tell us more about the tourism in England？
W：Sure.In England， not only the rich but also the poor take holidays
every year.During July and August most towns are empty.Factory
holidays come mostly in the period between mid-July and mid-
August.State schools usually only have six weeks off， from about mid-
July to the end of August.
　The coast is the most popular place for the English people to spend
their holidays.Food in British restaurants is reasonably cheap， but rooms
are not.Few English people rent houses for their holidays， but one of the
traditional ways of spending a summer holiday is in a boarding
house.Some boarding-house keepers provide all meals for their guests，
but others provide breakfast only.
　The British people may refuse to change the times at which they
take their holidays， but they have shown themselves to be very ready to
try new places.When they get home again， they always talk about how
they spent their holidays.
第二部分　閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳
選項。
A
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About Prudence H. ★4.9 （3 reviews）　 Bachelor　 Age： 5＋
Accent Reduction
　　My name is Prudence Holmes and I have been coaching students for
over 30 years.I have taught Accent Reduction and ESL at Carnegie
Mellon University， NYU and The New School.I am the author of
MONOLOGUE MASTERY and VOICES OF THINKING
JEWISHWOMEN. I’m also a working actor.I have been in 4 Broadway
shows and 12 movies， including Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了四個英語學習課程
以及教授老師的情況。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了四個英語學習課程
以及教授老師的情況。
21. Which teacher is especially good at teaching idioms？
A. Kerine W. 　　　 B. Robin L.
C. Sara G. 　　 D. Prudence H.
解析：　細節理解題。根據About Sara G. 部分中的READ
and LEARN： Phrasal Verbs and Idioms可知，Sara G特別
擅長教習語。
22. What can we learn about Prudence H. ？
A. She takes up several jobs.
B. She aims at college students.
C. She lacks teaching experience.
D. She enjoys the best feedback.
解析：　細節理解題。根據About Prudence H. 部分的介紹可
知，Prudence H. 做了好幾份工作。
23. Who are most likely to be interested in this article？
A. ESL instructors. B. Native speakers.
C. English learners. D. University staff.
解析：　推理判斷題。文章主要介紹了四個英語學習課程以及
教授老師的情況。由此可推知，英語學習者最有可能對這篇文章
感興趣。
B
　　At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada， called Matane to work as an English
teacher.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
　　I don’t see myself as being the most patient person in the world，
but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of
teaching.I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom， one of them turned back and said
“Thank you for your patience”. That was an early reminder of the importance being patient as a teacher.Moreover， patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students’ confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely.Being patient as a teacher means empathizing （共鳴） with students.It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.
　　Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very
patient.Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.It’s a learning process， but with the patience of others the process is less frightening.
　　When I first arrived in Matane， I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language.I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to the Quebecois accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will be worth it in the end.　
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北
克一個叫Matane的小鎮，從事英語教師的工作。在教學和與當地人
的日常交流中，作者逐漸明白了學習一門語言沒有捷徑，關鍵是要
對自己有耐心。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了作者搬到了加拿大魁北
克一個叫Matane的小鎮，從事英語教師的工作。在教學和與當地人
的日常交流中，作者逐漸明白了學習一門語言沒有捷徑，關鍵是要
對自己有耐心。
24. Why did the author move to Quebec？
A. To learn French. B. To see a doctor.
C. To visit a friend. D. To teach English.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第一段中的At the end of August this
year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec， Canada，
called Matane to work as an English teacher.可知，作者搬到魁北克
是為了教英語。
25. What language do people of Quebec mainly speak？
A. English. B. French.
C. Spanish. D. Russian.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段中的Living my life in French is
not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.可知，魁北克人
主要說法語。
26. How do the Quebecers behave while talking with the author？
A. Laugh loudly. B. Speak quickly.
C. Wait patiently. D. Think seriously.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段中的Quebecers repeat things
several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the
correct words to express myself.可知，魁北克人與作者交談時，他
們會耐心地等待作者找到正確的詞語來表達自己。
27. What lesson has the author learned from the experiences？
A. It is difficult to make a living in France.
B. It is wrong to move from London to Quebec.
C. Being patient in learning a language is worth it.
D. Students should know the importance of patience.
解析：　細節理解題。根據最后一段中的The key is to be patient
with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language， but it will
be worth it in the end.可知，作者從這些經歷中學到了在學習語言
時，耐心是值得的。
C
　　I don’t think translation apps will make learning foreign languages
completely outdated.No program can accurately recreate the implication
of real conversation.For example， by dropping “will” or “am going
to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet”， I am implying a previous delay of
the diet.A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to
start my diet”， which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended
implication.
　　However， technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign
languages for practical purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering
meals in a foreign country， since practicality is why most people want to
learn a new language.
　　Douglas Hofstadter， a cognitive scientist， sees his mastery of
foreign languages as a reflection of his identity.As an enthusiastic
language learner myself， I don’t entirely share his perspective， but I
do agree with the writer Graeme Wood， who has noted “to actively
enjoy piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk
（怪癖）， not a human universal”. True enthusiasts learn new
languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most
people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.
Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of
processing the world.But did the humble level of French or Spanish we
picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world？ If our goal
is getting directions to the bus station in Rome， technology now makes
that possible at the press of a button.
　　As someone endlessly fascinated by languages， I am working hard
to accept this new reality. With an iPhone handy and an appropriate app
downloaded， foreign languages will no longer present most people with
the barrier they once did.Learning a new language will likely become a
pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of
enthusiasts.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇議論文。文章主要論述了科技的發展對學習
外語的影響。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇議論文。文章主要論述了科技的發展對學習
外語的影響。
28. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about？
A. The function of real conversation.
B. The importance of accurate translation.
C. The limitation of translation technology.
D. The necessity of learning foreign languages.
解析：　段落大意題。根據第一段內容可知，本段主要講翻譯
軟件的局限性。
29. Why does the author learn new languages？
A. To satisfy an inner desire.
B. To display his individuality.
C. To serve practical purposes.
D. To explore his core identity.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段中的True enthusiasts learn new
languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment.Most
people， however， are uninterested in this odd desire.可知，作者
學習新的語言是為了獲得發現或成就的樂趣，也就是滿足內心的
愿望。
30. What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school？
A. Uninspiring. B. Irrelevant.
C. Inflexible. D. Insufficient.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的But did the humble
level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a
new lens on the world？可推知，作者認為學校的外語課程教的不
夠，水平低。
31. What do the underlined words “this new reality” in the last
paragraph refer to？
A. Language enthusiasts will lose their passion.
B. Foreign languages won’t pose big challenges.
C. Many people will quit learning new languages.
D. Learning languages is no longer a personal choice.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據最后一段中的Learning a new
language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much
smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts.可知，這個
“新的現實”指代的是學習新語言的人不會那么多了，也就是
很多人會放棄學習外語。
D
　　If English means endless new words， difficult grammar and
sometimes strange pronunciation， you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed
that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
　　According to a new study by a British university， learning a second
language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found
that learning other languages changes gray matter.This is the area of the
brain which processes information.Like exercise shapes and strengthens
muscles， learning a language can have a similar effect on your brain.
　　The study also found the effect is greater， if the younger people
learn a second language.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli， from
University College London， took a group of Britons who only spoke
English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who
had learnt a second language before the age of five， as well as a number
of later learners.
　　Scans showed that gray matter density （灰質密度） in the brain was
greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the
longer a person waited before mastering a new language， the smaller the
difference.
　　“Our findings suggest that the structure （結構） of the brain is
changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the
scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
　　Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales has
researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two
languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more
flexible，” he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a
better understanding of different ideas.”
　　The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who
had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and
thirty-four.Reading， writing and cognition （認知） were all tested.The
results showed that the younger they started to learn， the
better.“Studying a language means you can enter another world，”
explained the scientists.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了學習第二語言會提
升腦力，使人變得更聰明，而且越早學習第二語言，閱讀、寫作和
認知能力會更好。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了學習第二語言會提
升腦力，使人變得更聰明，而且越早學習第二語言，閱讀、寫作和
認知能力會更好。
32. In the second paragraph， the writer mentions “exercise” in order
to 　　　　.
A. encourage a regular fitness practice and an active lifestyle
B. show the importance of using the language when learning
C. suggest that learning a second language can improve physical fitness
D. highlight the similarities between language learning and physical
exercise
解析：推理判斷題。根據第二段最后一句可知，作者提及“鍛煉”是強調二者之間相似的影響，突出學習第二語言對腦力的作用。
33. According to the passage， what does the study led by Dr Andrea
Mechelli show？
A. Learning a second language increases gray matter density.
B. Later language learning has a bigger influence on brain structure.
C. Language learning leads to lower gray matter density in the brain.
D. Learning a second language has no effect on the structure of the brain.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第四段和第五段內容可知，Dr
Andrea Mechelli 的研究表明學習第二語言會提升大腦灰質密度的
區域，改變大腦的結構。
34. What can we learn from the passage？
A. Learning a second language is only helpful during childhood.
B. Native Italian speakers learning English were similarly studied.
C. Learning a second language brings greater advantages if started young.
D. Bilingual will be more successful than a person who speaks only one language.
解析：　細節理解題。根據最后一段中的Reading， writing and
cognition （認知） were all tested.The results showed that the
younger they started to learn， the better.可知，學習第二語言的年
紀越小，閱讀、寫作和認知能力就會發展得越好。所以年紀小時
開始學習第二語言，獲得的優勢更多。
35. What’s the best title for this passage？
A. Language Learning Increases IQ
B. Bilingual Helps Learning Mathematics
C. Learning a Second Language Improves Brain Power
D. Language Learning Unlocks the Door to a New World
解析：　標題歸納題。根據第二段第一句可知，文章主要介紹
了學習第二語言可以提升腦力。
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選
項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
　　Listening is an important but difficult part for middle school students
in English exams.The following suggestions may benefit you a lot.
　　Relax yourself
　　Before listening， it’s necessary to have a peaceful state of
mind. 　36　 If that doesn’t work， drinking some water or washing
your face with cold water may help you to some extent.
　　 　37　
　　As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking about
anything else.While listening， you can also recall the related knowledge
in common with the material concerned， such as the vocabulary about the
subject or topic， which is beneficial to your better understanding.
　　Grasp the main idea
　　Sometimes the monologue， dialogue or conversation you’re
listening to is a little bit longer than you expect.And it’s normal that
some unnecessary information is included.However， you don’t need to
understand it completely. 　38　
　　Ignore the new words
　　Without doubt， there usually exist unfamiliar words in listening
materials.In fact， it’s almost impossible for you to know or understand
all the words in the listening material sometimes. 　39　 It’s mistaken
to waste much time on figuring them out while listening.
　　Develop the habit of taking notes
　　In the course of listening， it’s a good habit to write down the
content and leave out the unimportant details. 　40　 By taking notes，
we can remind ourselves of the key points.
A. Focus on listening.
B. The more words you memorize， the better it is.
C. Feeling nervous or worried is harmful and unnecessary.
D. What you need to do is turn a deaf ear to the new words.
E. Make a list of what you think is important while listening.
F. Instead， just pay attention to the key points and general ideas.
G. If you feel nervous or anxious， try taking a deep breath to calm
yourself down.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了提高中學生英語聽力的
一些建議。
36. G　根據空前一句可知，在聽之前保持心態平和是必要的。空處
應該講保持心態平和的方法。G項（如果你感到緊張或焦慮，試著深
呼吸讓自己平靜下來）符合語境，且是空后一句中that指代的內容。
37. A　根據As soon as the listening starts， focus on it without thinking
about anything else.可知，在聽力開始時，你要集中注意力聽。A項
（專注于傾聽）符合語境。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了提高中學生英語聽力的
一些建議。
38. F　根據空前兩句可知，在聽材料時，文章會有一些不必要的信
息，你是沒必要去完全理解的。F項（相反，只需注意要點和總體思
路）承接上文，與本段主旨Grasp the main idea相呼應。
39. D　根據Ignore the new words和It’s mistaken to waste much time
on figuring them out while listening.可知，本段建議讀者忽略聽力材料
中的生詞，因為這樣很浪費時間。D項（你需要做的是對生詞充耳不
聞）符合語境。
40. E　根據Develop the habit of taking notes和空前一句可知，本段建
議讀者在做聽力時要善于做筆記，并給出了方法，刪掉不重要的細
節。E項（在聽的時候列出你認為重要的東西）符合語境。
第三部分　語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以
填入空白處的最佳選項。
　　Gaokao takes place in June in China every year.It is considered to be
the 　41　 point of a student’s life.One previous gaokao taker， Xiao
Xin， is a good example， but in a way that you might not 　42　.
Xiao had dreamed of studying traffic and transportation at a famous
university.But he didn’t score high enough in gaokao and was 　43　 to
study electrical engineering instead. 　44　， Xiao finally accepted it，
which — not realizing at that time — opened a new door for his future.
During his studies， Xiao developed an interest in the electrical
engineering 　45　 and became excellent.After graduation， he 　46　
his first job in Pakistan， where a major pilot project was in progress.But
he soon met a 　47　： the language.
As the Chinese saying goes， those who refuse to take the 　48　
path will succeed.So Xiao decided to 　49　 his English as he did in high
school.Then， he 　50　 learned Pakistan’s national language for better
communication.“The job was also about people-to-people 　51　，”
he said.
With such effort， Xiao and his team completed the electric energy
project in less than three years.Now the new power plant helps people get
electricity 　52　 without further power cuts.
For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense of fulfillment （滿
足）.
“Over the years， I have always felt 　53　. Not everyone has the
opportunity to work out how to make a project grow out of 　54　. Never
lose heart even if you suffer a failure in gaokao because it’s
not 　55　，” Xiao said.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了肖新大學畢業后到
巴基斯坦工作。他努力學習英語和巴基斯坦語，最終和團隊在不到3
年時間里完成了項目。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了肖新大學畢業后到
巴基斯坦工作。他努力學習英語和巴基斯坦語，最終和團隊在不到3
年時間里完成了項目。
41. A. breaking B. turning
C. boiling D. struggling
解析：　根據常識可知，高考是學生的人生轉折點。breaking破
壞；turning轉彎處；boiling沸騰；struggling掙扎。turning point意
為“轉折點”。
42. A. invent B. ignore
C. expect D. explain
解析：　根據句中的but可知，前后是轉折關系；再根據下文提
到的肖新雖然高考失利，但是在大學里努力學習，最終改變了命
運可知，肖新改變命運的方式不同，即出乎你的意料。invent發
明；ignore忽視；expect預料；explain解釋。
43. A. offered B. required
C. ordered D. promoted
解析：　根據下文to study electrical engineering可知，大學給他
提供了電氣工程專業，即被電氣工程專業錄取。offer提供；
require要求；order命令；promote促使。
44. A. Bored B. Moved
C. Discouraged D. Concerned
解析：　他高考分數不夠高，沒能到夢想的大學去學交通運
輸，他應該是很灰心喪氣。bored無聊的；moved感動的；
discouraged泄氣的，灰心的；concerned擔憂的。
45. A. on time B. over time
C. from time to time D. all the time
解析：　根據上文During his studies可知，隨著時間的推移，肖
新慢慢對電氣工程產生了興趣。on time準時；over time隨著時間
的推移；from time to time有時候；all the time一直。
46. A. saved B. left C. kept D. landed
解析：　根據語境可知，畢業后，他獲得了一份在巴基斯坦的
工作。save挽救；leave離開；keep保持；land獲得。
47. A. challenge B. target
C. case D. chance
解析：　到國外去工作，他遇到的挑戰是語言。challenge挑
戰；target目標；case案件；chance機會。
48. A. new B. easy C. open D. rocky
解析：　根據下文as he did in high school可知，他像高中那樣努
力學習英語。由此可知，他沒有走捷徑。new新的；easy簡單的；
open開著的；rocky多巖石的。
49. A. pass down B. clear up
C. go over D. show off
解析：　上文提到他遇到語言交流問題。由此可知，他應該是
像高中那樣復習英語，以此來克服語言交流問題。pass down傳遞
下去；clear up清理；go over復習；show off炫耀。
50. A. ever B. only C. just D. even
解析：　上文提到他學習英語，下文指出他還學習了巴基斯
坦語，前后是程度的加深。ever曾經；only只有；just剛剛；
even甚至。
51. A. competitions B. attractions
C. arguments D. exchanges
解析：　他學習巴基斯坦語是為了更好地交流，由此可知，他
的工作還涉及人與人之間的交流。competition競爭；attraction有
吸引力的事物；argument爭論；exchange交流。
52. A. behind the scenes B. under the weather
C. around the clock D. in the air
解析：　根據下文without further power cuts可知，新的發電廠可
以幫助人們日夜不停地獲得電力，無需停電。behind the scenes在
幕后；under the weather身體不太舒服；around the clock日夜不
停；in the air流行。
53. A. tired B. anxious
C. lucky D. secure
解析：　根據上文For Xiao， the job has brought him a great sense
of fulfillment （滿足）.可知，這個工作給肖新帶來了滿足感。由
此可知，他認為自己一直很幸運。tired疲倦的；anxious焦慮的；
lucky幸運的；secure安全的。
54. A. something B. nothing
C. everything D. anything
解析：　肖新和團隊完成了這個電力項目，給人們提供電，這
對于當地人來說，是一個從無到有的過程。由此可知，此處指研
究如何讓一個項目從無到有。something某物；nothing沒有什么；
everything一切事物；anything任何事情。
55. A. lifelong B. equal
C. fair D. well-rounded
解析：　根據上文描述的肖新的經歷可知，高考哪怕失利也不
要灰心，因為失敗不是終身的，可以靠我們的努力去獲取。
lifelong終身的；equal相等的；fair公平的；well-rounded豐滿的；
面面俱到的。
第二節（共 10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正
確形式。
　　In today’s world， English has been the language of international
communication， and has played an increasingly significant role in 　56　 （drive） China’s economic growth and social development.For big economies like China 　57　 is playing a growing role in world affairs， the English language is of great 　58　 （important）.Good English proficiency （熟練） opens doors to greater opportunities 　59　 strengthens China’s overall international competitiveness.
　　“Foreign language learning is not only about learning a second
language，” said Shi， a member of China’s first generation of English
learners after its reform and opening up.“ 　60　 （eventual）， it is
also about learning a fresh way of thinking.It is a 　61　 （power） tool
for you to connect to the outside world.”
　　English language education in China has come a long way over the
past 40 years.1978 was a historic year for the field， as it was made one
of the test 　62　 （subject） in China’s national college entrance
exam.The language 　63　 （become） increasingly significant ever
since.
　　“China has the biggest English education market in the world，”
said Zou， founding editor of China’s English newspaper China
Daily.“Although Chinese people are proud 　64　 their own culture and
language， they are generally willing 　65　 （learn） about Western
cultures and languages.”
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了英語這門語言對中
國的影響以及在中國的發展。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了英語這門語言對中
國的影響以及在中國的發展。
56. driving　考查非謂語動詞。根據空前的介詞in可知，空處應用動
詞-ing形式，故填driving。
57. that/which　考查定語從句。分析句子結構可知，空處引導限制性
定語從句，修飾先行詞China，在從句中作主語，故填that/which。
58. importance　考查詞形轉換。空前是形容詞great，應用名詞。故填
importance。
59. and　考查連詞。分析句子結構可知，謂語動詞strengthens和opens
并列，主語都是Good English proficiency，上下文是順承關系，故填
and。
60. Eventually　考查詞形轉換。分析句子成分可知，該空在句中作狀
語，修飾后面的整個句子，所以應用副詞。空處置于句首，首字母要
大寫。故填Eventually。
61. powerful　考查詞形轉換。空后是名詞tool，應用形容詞作定語，
故填powerful。
62. subjects　考查名詞復數。根據空前的one of可知，空處應用可數
名詞復數形式，故填subjects。
63. has become　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。分析句子成分可知，
該空在句中作謂語。根據ever since可知，時態為現在完成時，主語是
單數，故填has become。
64. of　考查介詞。be proud of對……驕傲/自豪。故填of。
65. to learn　考查非謂語動詞。be willing to do sth愿意做某事。故填to
learn。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是高中生李華，你的英國朋友Tom目前正在努力學習漢
語，但在學習中遇到了一些困難，因此他在幾天前給你發郵件求助，
詢問怎樣才能學好漢語。請你給他回復一封郵件，內容包括：
　　1. 提出建議；
　　2. 表達祝愿。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom，
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
Yours，
Li Hua
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
參考范文：
Dear Tom，
　　I’m delighted to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to
learn Chinese well.I would like to make the following suggestions.
　　To begin with， it is a good idea to make more Chinese friends in
your daily life， with whom you can practise your spoken
Chinese.What’s more， it also helps to listen to Chinese songs and
watch Chinese movies， which can enable you to gain a better
understanding of Chinese.In addition， keeping a diary is also a good
choice， as it can benefit your writing level.
　　I hope you will find my suggestions beneficial and make great
progress in Chinese.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二節（滿分25分）
　　閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構
成一篇完整的短文。
　　Mr Smith， my 10-grade English teacher， was one of the teachers
who I would never forget and the story between Mr Smith and me was the
most amazing one I wanted to share.
When I was young at school， I loved talking， which was not
always appreciated by Mr Smith.Mr Smith was a teacher whom no one
liked because he was too strict.He stood about 5.5 feet， was very thin
and wore his hair pulled back in a way that gave him a horsey （像馬的）
look.Whenever he got upset， he would lower his head and look at you
over the top of his glasses.
　　One day in his class I was busy talking.I didn’t realize he had
stopped teaching， staring straight at me，“Tom， I would like to see
you after school.”
　　Later， Mr Smith explained in a low， but very firm voice that
showed he expected me to listen when he was talking.For punishment he
told me to write a 1，000-word essay on education and its effect on the
society.He wanted it in by the following Wednesday.
　　Well， I met my deadline （最后期限）.I was confident.It was a
good paper.And I expected a sign of praise from him.The next day in
class， however， he was looking at me over his glasses.He called me
forward and returned my paper.“Go back and rewrite，” he
said.“Remember， each paragraph is supported to begin with a topic
sentence.” When he gave my paper back a second time， he corrected
the grammar.The third time， the spelling.The fourth time， it was
punctuation.The fifth， it wasn’t neat （整潔的） enough.I was sick！
　　The sixth time， I rewrote the whole paper slowly in ink， leaving
enough space.When he saw the paper， he removed his glasses， and
accepted it with a smile.After that， I put the whole thing out of my
mind.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150 左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class
happily. 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
參考范文：
　　One morning after three weeks， Mr Smith came into the class
happily. He said， “Class， do you still remember the essay contest held
in our school？ Now the result has come out.I am glad to tell you that Tom
has won first prize with the title ‘Education and Its Effect on the
Society’.” Then cheers of praise rocked the whole classroom.After
class， many classmates asked me how I made it.I told them that it was
not because of my good writing skills but it was all because of the six-time
rewriting required by Mr Smith.
　　I sat in my own seat， excited and grateful. It was the first time I had
ever won a prize.Years later， I told many people that story and my
comments， including my unfriendly description of Mr Smith’s
appearance.Unexpectedly， Mr Smith wrote to me， and said his look
wasn’t important.What was important was the lesson I had learned from
him.When I wrote and rewrote that essay， I began to learn how to
behave well.I was grateful for the lesson he had taught me.
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