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單元質量檢測（三）　Festivals and customs
（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 does the woman mean？（　　）
A.She won’t wait for the man.
B.She didn’t have time to meet the man.
C.She wanted to meet the man.
2.What happened to the man？（　　）
A.He couldn’t sleep well. B.He dreamed a good dream. C.He did well in the exam.
3.What is the man？（　　）
A.A salesman. B.A boss of a company. C.A software engineer.
4.Where is the man’s hometown？（　　）
A.To the north of San Francisco. B.To the south of San Francisco. C.To the north of Los Angeles.
5.What are the two speakers talking about？（　　）
A.The company’s moving. B.The woman’s company. C.Today’s news.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，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，每個小題將給出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.Where’s Mr Smith now？（　　）
A.At his house. B.In the office. C.In the classroom.
7.Why does the woman call Mr Smith？（　　）
A.To talk about her son’s performance.
B.To talk about her performance.
C.To ask some chemistry questions.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What will the two speakers do next Saturday？（　　）
A.Attend a wedding ceremony. B.Go to buy some food and fruit. C.Go climbing.
9.Who is going to have a wedding ceremony？（　　）
A.John. B.Kevin. C.Lucy.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What’s the man’s purpose for calling？（　　）
A.To buy a ticket. B.To change his flight. C.To confirm his flight.
11.Where is the man going？（　　）
A.Beijing. B.Sydney. C.Melbourne.
12.What day is it today？（　　）
A.September 14th. B.September 15th. C.September 16th.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What is the relationship between the two speakers？（　　）
A.Wife and husband. B.Customer and salesman. C.Mother and son.
14.What is the price of the most expensive TV set？（　　）
A.$495. B.$695. C.$795.
15.Why does the woman want to buy a TV set？（　　）
A.She doesn’t have one. B.Her TV is broken. C.She wants a brighter one.
16.What does the woman think of the TV set with a 29-inch screen？（　　）
A.It is too large.
B.It doesn’t have a very clear picture.
C.It is expensive.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.When was Oxfam founded？（　　）
A.In 1942. B.In 1924. C.In 1930.
18.Whom did Oxfam send money to during World War Ⅱ？（　　）
A.England. B.Greece. C.Sweden.
19.What is the aim of Oxfam？（　　）
A.To end hunger， poverty and disease.
B.To save people in danger.
C.To solve social problems that have occurred.
20.Which is one of Oxfam’s ways to get money to donate？（　　）
A.Collecting money in developing countries.
B.Selling things from developing countries.
C.Opening shops in villages in developing countries.
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
Best Gardening Apps
Smart Plant & Tree Care
Seller： Smart Plant Network Inc
Yearly Premium Membership （高級會員）：$44.99
　　Once you add a plant， the app immediately sets up a care calendar that reminds you to water it or complete other tasks depending on the plant.There is also a searchable problem solver， so you can deal with plant diseases.If that doesn’t work， you can send pictures of plants and plant diseases to experts across the world through the app.
LeafSnap
Seller： APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED
Yearly Premium Membership：$25.99
　　LeafSnap uses AI to identify （識別） plants.It can now recognize 90 per cent of all known plants and trees.You can take a picture or upload a picture of a plant to the app and it will tell you how to grow it， how much light and water it needs， and much more.
Planter
Seller： Percula LLC
Yearly Premium Membership：$11.99
　　Planter helps you plan your garden.You choose the size of your land and then you can add plants.When you choose a plant to add， it gives you information like the depth the seed needs to be planted， how long it takes to harvest，and how much water it needs.It also tells you which plants grow well together and common diseases that they may have.
Planta
Seller： Planta AB
Yearly Premium Membership：$35.99
　　Planta is the perfect app if you’re just getting started on your gardening or plant journey.Planta will give you plant recommendations and smart care reminders for your plants.It also has a light meter so you can find out what kind of light different parts of your house or yard have.Planta organizes your plants by location.
21.Which app charges the highest yearly premium membership price？（　　）
A.Smart Plant & Tree Care.　　 B.LeafSnap.
C.Planter. D.Planta.
22.Who sells the app that uses AI for plant identification？（　　）
A.Planta AB. B.Percula LLC.
C.Smart Plant Network Inc. D.APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED.
23.What do all the apps provide？（　　）
A.Information on plant care. B.Designs for a new garden.
C.Connection to gardening experts. D.Recommendations on plant choices.
B
　　It takes minutes into a visit with Deborah Glover to see she’s one in a million.But in fact， she’s one of ten million.One of ten million Americans over 70 living by themselves， aging in place.
　　As seniors age， they and their families face decisions about where to live.A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.A report from Harvard says that the number of seniors living alone will nearly double in the next 20 years.Often， those seniors end up in nursing or assisted living centers before they need to.
　　Glover lost her husband in 2014 and her daughter in 2019.For 20 years， she lived in a shed （簡易房） on a piece of land meant for a house.
　　Kathy Colbenson is the CEO of CHRIS 180， an organization in Glover’s home city of Atlanta， known for supporting homeless youth.But one of their partner programs connects them with seniors， which was how they learned of Glover.
　　Colbenson’s team came up with Glover’s new home：a house built on that piece of land — with three units.Two are for mothers without homes in need of stability and mentorship （穩定和指導） and one is Glover’s.She provides mentorship and can stay as long as she likes.
　　“When they got out there， they said，‘We got some good news for you.We’re going to build your whole house.’ I nearly fell over，” Glover said.
　　Glover’s new home is， for now， a one-time endeavor （嘗試） by CHRIS 180.Her arrangement is exceptional， but can’t really happen for the millions more looking for a path for aging in place.But it’s worth exploring such possibilities.Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.
24.What does the survey mentioned in Paragraph 2 find out about US seniors？（　　）
A.Most of them prefer living alone. B.Most of them live in nursing homes.
C.Most of them hope to age at their houses. D.Most of them face loneliness and unhappiness.
25.How did Colbenson’s team help Glover？（　　）
A.By taking good care of her. B.By giving her a new home.
C.By providing mentorship for her. D.By asking other seniors to stay with her.
26.How did Glover feel after hearing the news？（　　）
A.Happy and proud. B.Worried and sad.
C.Surprised and excited. D.Regretful and hopeless.
27.What does the author think of CHRIS 180’s helping Glover？（　　）
A.It is rather costly. B.It is very challenging.
C.It is only fit for Glover. D.It serves a double purpose.
C
　　On a July weekend， a sea of purple and blue tents appeared in a field in Belgium， housing nearly 4，000 music lovers from all over the world.Recycled from deserted camping equipment， the colourful tents were part of a push by Tomorrowland， one of Europe’s biggest festivals， to reduce its carbon footprint （碳足跡）.
　　Held for two weekends each summer in the Belgian town of Boom， Tomorrowland draws about 400，000 fans of electronic dance music from over 200 countries.Tapio， which creates carbon-reduction plans for businesses， reported that the festival gave off almost 150，000 metric tons of carbon dioxide （CO2）.That’s equal to the annual emissions （排放物） footprint of 9，300 Belgians.
　　This year， efforts to improve sustainability （可持續性） were seen across Tomorrowland’s field， which played host to some 750 musical acts.The festival depended more on power network instead of diesel generators （柴油發電機）.The festival also provided purple rubbish bins that let attendees sort food， plastics， and general waste.Volunteers also collected waste in bins carried on their backs.Campers who brought sorted waste to a collection area could get prizes that included earplugs， reusable water bottles and socks made from recycled materials.
　　Debby Wilmsen， spokesperson for Tomorrowland， stated the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our side”.The festival is asking another company to draw up a new report， which will be made public later this year.
　　There’s been a renewed focus on the environmental influence of the concert industry.The Paradise City Festival in Belgium partnered with local company Aquafin to treat wastewater from toilets so it can be let back into nature.Britain’s Glastonbury Festival was fully powered by renewable energy this year.The festival promised to monitor the quality of water in local rivers and has planted more than 10，000 trees.The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California had a prize draw for festival goers who organized carpools （拼車）.
28.Why are the colourful tents mentioned in the first paragraph？（　　）
A.To attract readers to Tomorrowland.
B.To show Tomorrowland’s green efforts.
C.To introduce Tomorrowland’s popularity.
D.To describe the requirements for Tomorrowland.
29.What were festival goers encouraged to do in this year’s Tomorrowland？（　　）
A.Sort their rubbish. B.Bring their own food.
C.Make full use of plastics. D.Use as little electricity as possible.
30.How did Tomorrowland respond to the Tapio report？（　　）
A.It showed little interest in the report. B.It added more facts to the report.
C.It decided to make the report public. D.It expressed doubts about the report.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us？（　　）
A.Festival organizers are expecting to reduce costs.
B.Open-air concerts have got much public attention.
C.Some music festivals are trying to save the planet.
D.The concert industry aims to improve its music quality.
D
　　The ancients were more intelligent than some people today think.They didn’t have spaceships or electricity，but they did come up with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.The yakhchal was a type of ancient refrigerator built in the deserts of Persia （now Iran）， which was made without electricity or other things that modern people consider important to refrigeration.It shows the great ability of ancient humans to find solutions to problems with the simple technology they had.
　　This method of making refrigerators was mastered by Persian engineers around 400 BCE.Most yakhchals were domed structures （穹狀構造） with an underground square-shaped area used for collecting water.Water was brought to the yakhchal through an aqueduct （渡槽）.Next to a number of yakhchals， a wall would be built on the south side of the refrigerator and water would be brought into the yakhchal from the north side of the wall， which helped control the temperatures of the water during the middle of the day as it entered the yakhchal.
　　Once in the yakhchal， the water would turn to ice overnight.Then the ice would be cut up into blocks for sale and other purposes.In addition， the yakhchal was also used to keep food cool so that it would last longer.
　　Another thing used to keep the yakhchal cool was a badgir， a type of tower that could catch the wind and make the air inside the yakhchal cooler.The wind catcher could be used to cause warm air to rise and cool air to take its place.This method is still used in many desert towns in modern Iran.
　　Many yakhchals in Iran and other parts of West and Central Asia are still standing even after thousands of years.In addition to being historically interesting， yakhchals have also been suggested as an inexpensive and sustainable （可持續的） way for not only West and Central Asian communities but also other parts of the world with similar weather conditions， such as the American Southwest， to have refrigeration without requiring the use of electricity.In this way， the revival （振興） of ancient technology could help us live more sustainably and still enjoy modern comforts， especially refrigeration.
32.What do the underlined words “more intelligent” in Paragraph 1 mean？（　　）
A.Wealthier. B.Healthier.
C.Cleverer. D.Happier.
33.Why was there a wall near some yakhchals？（　　）
A.To slow down the wind. B.To protect the aqueduct.
C.To stop food from being stolen. D.To keep the entering water cool.
34.What can be learned about the badgir？（　　）
A.It was a kind of cooling system. B.It helped the yakhchal last longer.
C.It made the yakhchal look cooler. D.It kept food out of contact with air.
35.What is the author’s view on yakhchals？（　　）
A.They should take the place of modern refrigerators. B.They should be improved to be more sustainable.
C.They should be introduced to other areas. D.They should be carefully protected.
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。
　　There’s a great joy in traveling and immersing （使沉浸于） yourself in different cultures.Exploring new countries becomes even more enjoyable when you can join in their festivals and celebrations.36.（　　） To fully enjoy these experiences， here are some valuable tips：
　　Firstly， choosing the right destination is the key.Whether you prefer peaceful and spiritual celebrations in places like India， Thailand， or Nepal， or the lively atmosphere of places like Las Vegas， Rio De Janeiro， or Cancun， your choice will shape your festival adventure.37.（　　）
　　Timing is also essential （重要的）.38.（　　） Some countries host lots of festivals throughout the year， giving you flexibility in choosing when and where to go.However， for popular events like Brazil’s Carnival， it’s wise to book flights and accommodations （住宿） well in advance.
　　Additionally， understanding and respecting local customs is important. 39.（　　） For example， Bali’s Nyepi， the Day of Silence， requires the closure of everything， including airports.Visitors are expected to respect these customs.
　　40.（　　） Even mastering a few basic phrases or greetings can show your respect for the local culture and help you connect with the people you meet.
　　Experiencing festivals and celebrations around the world offers a unique way to explore other cultures.By following our tips， you can create some of the most memorable travel experiences.
A.These events offer a unique window into the heart of a culture.
B.Research the dates of the festivals to plan your trip accordingly.
C.After selecting your destination， research the local festivals in detail.
D.It’s OK if you couldn’t speak the language well during your travels.
E.Each festival has its own traditions that you should be aware of and follow.
F.Lastly， learning a bit of the local language can enrich your festival experience.
G.Our final tip is to throw yourself into whatever festival you’re attending abroad.
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四個選項中選出最佳選項。
　　My phone rang， breaking through my tangled （纏結的） thoughts.Earlier that day， I’d left a message with the Family Caregivers of British Columbia， asking for someone to 　41　.
　　I’m not one to easily show my 　42　， especially to a stranger.But for 37 minutes， I shared the story of my husband’s 　43　 condition with a warm woman named Sage， who stayed on the phone.My husband， James， had 　44　 for years， showing signs similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障礙）， but it wasn’t until 2011 that we 　45　 the signs were caused by another disease.Surgery in 2011 had 　46　， but twelve years later， things got worse.
　　James， once 　47　 and humorous， now had trouble with conversation and walked unsteadily （搖擺地）.It was a crisis I hadn’t 　48　 at my age.After all， we were both just in our 50s.
　　Sage listened to me， and the sadness of 　49　 pieces of my husband day by day was finally expressed.She made 　50　 for sadness and fear.She didn’t offer solutions， just 　51　.Her kind voice brought me comfort.
　　I never thought I’d 　52　 a support line.I believed I had plenty of 　53　 to get through any crisis from programs for those with brain injuries.But that turned out not to be enough.Opening up to a（n） 　54　 stranger freed me from my darkness and made me feel 　55　 and valued.Since that phone call， I’ve reached out to the support line again.
41.A.depend on　　　　　　　B.talk to　　　　　　　C.look after　　　　　　　 D.see off
42.A.tiredness B.sickness C.loneliness D.sadness
43.A.worsening B.working C.confusing D.testing
44.A.waited B.performed C.struggled D.regretted
45.A.mentioned B.remembered C.admitted D.discovered
46.A.started B.helped C.changed D.continued
47.A.quick B.confident C.brave D.generous
48.A.discussed B.prevented C.expected D.allowed
49.A.avoiding B.describing C.noticing D.losing
50.A.effort B.room C.excuses D.plans
51.A.understanding B.explanations C.instructions D.warnings
52.A.improve B.design C.need D.accept
53.A.support B.energy C.talent D.experience
54.A.aged B.admired C.wounded D.trusted
55.A.recognized B.heard C.liked D.honored
第二節（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
　　Tangyuan are sweet， round dumplings 56.　　　　　　 （make） from sticky rice flour （糯米粉）.They can range in size from a marble （彈子） to a ping-pong ball with different fillings.But traditionally， the balls 57.　　　　　　 （stuff） with a rich， ground black-sesame （黑芝麻） filling.
　　These bite-sized sweets have 58.　　　　　　 （historical） been connected with the first full moon of the Chinese New Year — a celebration known as the Lantern Festival.It’s a fitting food for 59.　　　　　　 event：Not only do the white dumplings look like little floating full moons， but their round shape and that of the bowls 60.　　　　　　 they are served symbolize unity.In fact， the dish’s name sounds similar to the term for “reunion” in Chinese， and 61.　　　　　　 is widely believed that eating the dish with loved ones during the full moon will bring families 62.　　　　　　 （happy） and good fortune in the new year.
　　While tangyuan and its northern namesake （同名物）， yuanxiao， really look alike， these sweets have a few slight differences.Unlike tangyuan， which is rolled 63.　　　　　　 hand， yuanxiao is typically placed in a flat bamboo basket and rounded by sprinkling （撒） it with water and rice flour while 64.　　　　　　 （shake） the basket back and forth.As a result， its surface tends to be slightly 65.　　　　　　 （dry） than tangyuan.
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是李華，你校一年一度的校園感謝日（Campus Thanksgiving Day）即將到來。請你給外教Alex寫一封郵件，內容包括：
　　1.表示感謝；2.回顧他對你的幫助；3.表達節日祝福。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
Dear Alex，
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Warm regards，
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。
　　“Marvin， we’re alone！”Jamar said， looking around in disbelief.Our group of middle schoolers took us on a trip to Harriman State Park， and now we found ourselves lost in the forest.
　　Jamar was my best friend， and we enjoyed trips to museums and games， not the outdoors.But Mr B， our leader， who often taught us meditation （冥想），said that we’d enjoy discovering how peaceful nature could be， especially for us city kids.
　　In the park， we got separated from the group while taking photos.We became nervous as we realized we were truly alone.We knew that we shouldn’t have left without telling anyone， but it was too late.The silence made us uneasy.Trying to lighten the mood， I mentioned missing city sounds.Jamar laughed.The quiet was nice， but it also made us feel anxious.
　　We tried to find our way back but failed.We wanted to phone Mr B， but unluckily， our phones were dead， because we took too many photos.Our confidence began to fall.We tried to stay positive， discussing the clean air and blue sky.
　　The sky was getting darker， and we were getting more and more nervous.However， despite my worry， as I turned and looked around us for some kind of clue or signpost （路標）， something caught my eye.
　　“Check out that tree — it’s cool，”I called to Jamar.“Doesn’t it look like an afro （非洲式發型）？”
　　“Haha， it does，” Jamar agreed.“And see those rocks over there？You don’t see things like that in the city.”
　　For the next few minutes， we got caught up in noticing flowers， leaves， animals， and little caves we hadn’t seen before.The more we opened up to the forest， the more it opened up to us.Maybe we were lost， but we were also beginning to see the cool things around us.
　　But then， a bush in the distance started shaking.“Ahhhhhhh！What’s that？”called Jamar.We were very surprised.But a moment later， we were both laughing.It was Mr B！
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　We had never been happier to see our leader.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around me.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
單元質量檢測（三）　Festivals and customs
第一部分
1－5　CCABA　6－10　CACBC
11－15　CABBB　16－20　CABAB
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：I have been waiting for you the whole day. Why didn’t you come to meet me？
M：I thought you didn’t want to meet me. You said you were busy.
（Text 2）
M：Guess what the exam results were？ It turned out that I came first！
W：That’s great！ I’m sure you couldn’t fall asleep last night.
（Text 3）
W：How is your new job in the computer company？
M：It seemed promising， but I’m afraid I’m not a good salesman. I miss the days as a software engineer.
（Text 4）
W：San Francisco is to the north of Los Angeles， isn’t it？
M：Yes， it is， and my hometown is just a little to the south of San Francisco.
（Text 5）
W：Do you have any idea about the news that our company will move？
M：No， I haven’t heard about it. When are we going to move？
（Text 6）
W：Hello， is this Mr Smith’s office in the Chemistry Departments？
M：Yes， it is， Can I help you？
W：Yes， I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr Smith about my son’s performance. Is Mr Smith in？
M：No. He’s having class at the moment.
W：Do you know when I can reach him？
M：He has office hours between one and three this afternoon. You can reach him after office hours.
W：That’s fine. Thank you very much.
（Text 7）
W：Hi！ John！
M：Hi！ Lucy！
W：How are you doing？
M：Fine. I was just wondering if you’d like to go climbing with Mike and me next Friday.
W：Oh， what a pity！ I was just invited to attend my cousin Kevin’s wedding ceremony next Friday.
M：Wedding ceremonies are always great fun.
W：But I will be free next Saturday. Shall we go climbing on that day？
M：OK！ And we can also have a picnic then.
W：Great！ I will bring some food and fruit.
M：Let’s meet at 9：00 at the school gate.
W：See you.
（Text 8）
W：Hello， Air China. How can I help you？
M：Hello， I’d like to confirm my flight.
W：May I have your flight number， please？
M：Yes， it’s flight CA 175 leaving Beijing at 6：30 tomorrow afternoon.
W：Oh， that’s the flight to Sydney. What’s your name， please？
M：Bond Smith.
W：Let me see ... I’m sorry， Mr Smith， but I can’t find your name on the list.
M：Why？ I’m sure I’m flying to Melbourne， Australia on September 16th.
W：Oh， that’s the day after tomorrow. Let me check again. Oh， yes， I found it.
M：Thank goodness！ What about the departure time？
W：As scheduled. Please be at the airport at least one hour before departure. Bye-bye.
（Text 9）
W：We need a new television set.
M：Do you have a particular model in mind？
W：No， not really.
M：Well， what about this one？ It’s a very popular model. It’s only $495.
W：It doesn’t have a very clear picture！
M：What about this one？ It’s a newer model， and the picture is clearer and brighter than the other ones.
W：Yes， it is， but the screen’s a bit small. It is 25 inches. It’s larger than our broken TV， of course， but my husband wants one with a bigger screen.
M：I see. Well， look at this one. It has a 29-inch screen. That’s the largest one we have. It’s the latest model.
W：Yes， that’s a perfect size.
M：It has the clearest and brightest picture of all.
W：How much is it？
M：It’s $695.
W：It is too expensive.
M：It’s the most expensive one of all. But of course it’s an excellent television set.
（Text 10）
　　Hello， everyone. Today our topic is charity. Do you know Oxfam？ It is a non-government organization with over 3，000 partners in around 100 countries. Oxfam was originally founded in Oxford in 1942. During World War Ⅱ， a group of people in Oxford， England， organized Oxfam to send money to Greece. When the war was over， they continued to give money， food and clothing to other countries in Europe.
　　In the 1960s， Oxfam started working on long-term development in many countries. It aims to lift people out of hunger， poverty and disease. It wants to prevent problems instead of trying to solve them after they have occurred. However， it continues to provide food to the hungry， sick and homeless people around the world.
Oxfam believes that all humans share one world with limited resources. Rich and poor countries depend on each other.
Where does Oxfam get money？ Ordinary people in developed countries give money. Oxfam also has small shops. They sell beautiful things that villagers in developing countries make. Oxfam receives millions of dollars every year.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了四個與園藝有關的應用程序。
21.A　細節理解題。對比四個應用程序對年度高級會員的收費標準可知，Smart Plant & Tree Care為每年44.99美元，收費最高。
22.D　細節理解題。根據LeafSnap部分中的LeafSnap uses AI to identify （識別） plants.和Seller：APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED可知，該應用程序使用人工智能識別植物，銷售方為APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED。
23.A　細節理解題。根據Smart Plant & Tree Care部分中的第一句，LeafSnap部分中的第三句，Planter部分中的第三句和Planta部分中的第二句可知，這四個應用程序都提供了植物護理信息。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。文章講述了CHRIS 180組織幫助孤寡老人Glover在家養老的事跡。
24.C　推理判斷題。根據第二段中的A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.可知，在美國，大多數的老年人希望在自己家里養老。
25.B　細節理解題。根據第五段內容可知，Colbenson的團隊幫助Glover建造新房，讓她和其他無家可歸的媽媽們居住。
26.C　推理判斷題。根據第六段中Glover所說的I nearly fell over可知，這個消息是如此出乎意料，以至于讓Glover感到又驚又喜，幾乎要摔倒。
27.D　觀點態度題。根據最后一段中的Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.可知，CHRIS 180組織對Glover的幫助可謂是一石二鳥，既給Glover提供了較好的居住條件，讓她在家里養老，也讓她發揮余熱，幫助其他需要幫助的人。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。為減少對環境的污染，歐洲大型音樂節Tomorrowland以及其他音樂節采取了相應的環保措施。
28.B　細節理解題。根據第一段第二句可知，Tomorrowland音樂節上出現的五顏六色的帳篷都是回收再利用的帳篷，這正是該音樂節在環保方面所做的努力。
29.A　細節理解題。根據第三段最后三句可知，今年的Tomorrowland音樂節鼓勵參加者將他們的垃圾進行分類。
30.D　推理判斷題。根據第四段中該音樂節的發言人Debby Wilmsen所說的the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our side”可知，該音樂節對Tapio的報告表示懷疑。
31.C　段落大意題。最后一段首句即本段主旨句，指出人們重新開始關注音樂會行業對環境產生的影響，隨后列舉了三個不同的音樂節所采取的環保措施。故本段主要告訴我們一些音樂節正采取措施來保護地球。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了伊朗的傳統建筑——冰坑。
32.C　詞義猜測題。根據畫線部分后的They didn’t have spaceships or electricity， but they did come up with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.和之后所列舉的古人所發明的冰坑可知，作者在此處想要表達的是古人比一些現代人以為的“更聰明”。
33.D　細節理解題。根據第二段可知，在一些冰坑附近的南面建有墻壁，是為了讓流進冰坑的水保持冰涼。
34.A　推理判斷題。根據第四段內容可知，風塔是一種捕風裝置，可以使熱空氣上升，從而保持冰坑內部涼爽。由此可推知，它是一種冷卻系統。
35.C　觀點態度題。根據最后一段第二句可知，作者指出冰坑不僅適用于西亞和中亞地區，也適用于世界上其他具有類似天氣條件的地區。由此可推知，作者認為冰坑應該被推廣到其他地區。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章就如何更好地體驗旅游目的地的節日慶典活動給出了一些建議。
36.A　空前內容指出旅行和融入不同的文化充滿了喜悅，當你有機會參加當地的節日慶典活動時，對新國家的探索會變得更令人愉快，A項（這些活動是了解當地文化的獨特窗口）承接上文內容，指出參加當地節日慶典的好處，符合語境。A項中的These events指代本空上句中的their festivals and celebrations。
37.C　本段指出選擇你想去的旅游目的地是關鍵，C項（選擇目的地后，仔細地研究當地的節日）承接上文內容，指出選好目的地以后要繼續做的事情，符合語境。C項中的selecting your destination呼應本段主旨句中的choosing the right destination。
38.B　空前一句指出旅行的時機也很重要，B項（研究節日日期以相應地計劃你的旅行）承接上文內容，符合語境。B項中dates呼應本空上句中的Timing。
39.E　本空上句提到了解和尊重當地習俗很重要，本空后內容是用巴厘島“靜居日”的例子來說明游客要尊重當地的習俗，E項（每個節日都有自己的傳統，你應該了解并遵循）符合語境。E項中的traditions呼應本空前后的customs， be aware of and follow呼應本空上句中的understanding and respecting。
40.F　本空下句用Even進一步指出學一些當地短語或者問候語的重要性，結合上文介紹參加旅游目的地的節日慶典活動的建議可知，本空應與學習當地語言對體驗節日有好處相關，故選F項。F項中的learning a bit of the local language呼應下文中的mastering a few basic phrases or greetings。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的丈夫的健康狀況不斷惡化，她聯系了一所家庭看護協會，想找個人傾訴。在與陌生工作人員的交談中，她感到了安慰和釋放。
41.B　根據本段中的My phone rang和下段中的I shared the story of my husband’s ... stayed on the phone.可知，作者給該家庭看護協會留過言，希望找個人傾訴。
42.D　根據下文可知，作者向Sage訴說丈夫的病情。由此推斷，作者不輕易向人透露自己的傷心事，尤其是對陌生人，但這次是例外。
43.A　根據本段中的My husband， James， had ... someone with ADD （注意缺陷障礙） 和but twelve years later， things got worse可知，作者的丈夫的健康狀況很差，她向Sage訴說了丈夫病情惡化的情況。
44.C　根據下文showing signs similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障礙）可知，作者的丈夫多年來疾病纏身，一直在苦苦掙扎，遭了很多罪。
45.D　根據the signs可知，直到2011年才發現得的不是注意缺陷障礙，而是另一種病。
46.B　根據本空后的but twelve years later， things got worse可知，2011年的手術對病情有所幫助，但是12年后，病情惡化。
47.A　根據本空后的now had trouble with conversation and walked unsteadily （搖擺地） 可知，作者的丈夫曾經反應靈敏，很幽默，而現在說話困難，走路也不穩。
48.C　根據本空后的After all， we were both just in our 50s. 可知，作者和丈夫都50多歲，年紀不大，她覺得這是在她這個年紀預料不到的危機。
49.D　根據第二段介紹的作者的丈夫的病情可知，作者看著丈夫的狀況一天不如一天，她感覺她正在一點點地失去他。
50.B　根據本段中的Sage listened to me和She didn’t offer solutions可知，Sage聽著作者的訴說，讓作者盡情地傾訴悲傷和恐懼。Sage不給作者提供解決方案，只有理解和體諒。
51.A　參見上題解析。
52.C　根據本段中的I believed I had plenty of ...those with brain injuries.可知，作者認為她背后有針對腦損傷患者的項目的支持，從未想過需要打電話求助。
53.A　參見上題解析。
54.D　上文中介紹了作者對陌生人Sage訴說丈夫的病情，因為她很熱心，耐心傾聽作者，作者覺得她值得信任，所以才和她說那么多。
55.B　根據上文可知，作者向一個陌生人敞開心扉，這讓她從痛苦中解脫出來，讓她感到被傾聽和被重視。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了中國傳統節日元宵節的美食。
56.made　考查非謂語動詞。設空處作后置定語，修飾dumplings，且make與dumplings之間是邏輯上的動賓關系，故填made。
57.are stuffed　考查動詞的時態、語態和主謂一致。根據語境可知，設空處描述客觀事實，用一般現在時，又因balls和stuff之間是被動關系，故填are stuffed。
58.historically　考查詞形轉換。設空處作狀語，意為“在歷史上”，故填副詞historically。
59.the　考查冠詞。設空處所在部分特指上文提到的the Lantern Festival，故填定冠詞the。
60.where　考查定語從句。設空處引導限制性定語從句，修飾先行詞bowls，且在從句中作地點狀語，故填where。
61.it　考查代詞。it is widely believed that ...人們普遍認為……。
62.happiness　考查名詞。設空處與good fortune之間是并列關系，作bring的賓語，意為“幸福”，故填名詞happiness。
63.by　考查介詞。by hand手工制作。
64.shaking　考查非謂語動詞。設空處所在部分是“連詞＋動詞-ing形式”結構，故填shaking。
65.drier　考查形容詞的比較級。根據語境以及空后的than可知，設空處所在部分指元宵的表面一般比湯圓略干，故填dry的比較級drier。
第四部分
第一節
Dear Alex，
　　As our annual Campus Thanksgiving Day draws near， I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt thankfulness to you.
　　Your hard teaching work and your patient guidance have played an important role in my English language learning journey， enabling me to make great progress.Thanks to your help， my confidence in speaking and writing English has greatly improved.
　　On this special occasion， I send my warmest wishes to you.May this day bring you as much happiness and fulfillment as your teaching has brought to all of us.
Warm regards，
Li Hua
第二節
　　We had never been happier to see our leader.Mr B came over， laughing.When he asked where we two ran off to， we felt embarrassed and told him our experiences.He said that they had been in the same spot the whole time.It turned out that we didn’t hear them because they were meditating in the forest.After getting a closer look， the rest of the group was sitting nearby， with their eyes closed， taking in the quiet.Mr B asked us if we wanted to join them， and we said yes.
　　I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around me.The trees.The rocks.Colourful flowers and interesting animals.Out here， away from the city， I was starting to get what Mr B had told us about how peaceful nature could be.I really was.But before I knew it， my thoughts turned to the tall buildings， the honking buses， and the subway rhythms.There was something peaceful about all these， too， at least to me， a city boy.
9 / 9(共97張PPT)
單元質量檢測（三）
Festivals and customs
（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 does the woman mean？（　　）
A. She won’t wait for the man.
B. She didn’t have time to meet the man.
C. She wanted to meet the man.
2. What happened to the man？（　　）
A. He couldn’t sleep well.
B. He dreamed a good dream.
C. He did well in the exam.
3. What is the man？（　　）
A. A salesman.
B. A boss of a company.
C. A software engineer.
4. Where is the man’s hometown？（　　）
A. To the north of San Francisco.
B. To the south of San Francisco.
C. To the north of Los Angeles.
5. What are the two speakers talking about？（　　）
A. The company’s moving.
B. The woman’s company.
C. Today’s news.
第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，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，每個小題將給出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. Where’s Mr Smith now？（　　）
A. At his house.
B. In the office.
C. In the classroom.
7. Why does the woman call Mr Smith？（　　）
A. To talk about her son’s performance.
B. To talk about her performance.
C. To ask some chemistry questions.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What will the two speakers do next Saturday？（　　）
A. Attend a wedding ceremony.
B. Go to buy some food and fruit.
C. Go climbing.
9. Who is going to have a wedding ceremony？（　　）
A. John. B. Kevin. C. Lucy.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. What’s the man’s purpose for calling？（　　）
A. To buy a ticket.
B. To change his flight.
C. To confirm his flight.
11. Where is the man going？（　　）
A. Beijing. B. Sydney. C. Melbourne.
12. What day is it today？（　　）
A. September 14th.
B. September 15th.
C. September 16th.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What is the relationship between the two speakers？（　　）
A. Wife and husband.
B. Customer and salesman.
C. Mother and son.
14. What is the price of the most expensive TV set？（　　）
A. $495. B. $695. C. $795.
15. Why does the woman want to buy a TV set？（　　）
A. She doesn’t have one.
B. Her TV is broken.
C. She wants a brighter one.
16. What does the woman think of the TV set with a 29-inch screen？（　）
A. It is too large.
B. It doesn’t have a very clear picture.
C. It is expensive.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. When was Oxfam founded？（　　）
A. In 1942. B. In 1924. C. In 1930.
18. Whom did Oxfam send money to during World War Ⅱ？（　　）
A. England. B. Greece. C. Sweden.
19. What is the aim of Oxfam？（　　）
A. To end hunger， poverty and disease.
B. To save people in danger.
C. To solve social problems that have occurred.
20. Which is one of Oxfam’s ways to get money to donate？（　　）
A. Collecting money in developing countries.
B. Selling things from developing countries.
C. Opening shops in villages in developing countries.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：I have been waiting for you the whole day. Why didn’t you come to
meet me？
M：I thought you didn’t want to meet me. You said you were busy.
（Text 2）
M：Guess what the exam results were？ It turned out that I came first！
W：That’s great！ I’m sure you couldn’t fall asleep last night.
（Text 3）
W：How is your new job in the computer company？
M：It seemed promising， but I’m afraid I’m not a good salesman. I
miss the days as a software engineer.
（Text 4）
W：San Francisco is to the north of Los Angeles， isn’t it？
M：Yes， it is， and my hometown is just a little to the south of San
Francisco.
（Text 5）
W：Do you have any idea about the news that our company will move？
M：No， I haven’t heard about it. When are we going to move？
（Text 6）
W：Hello， is this Mr Smith’s office in the Chemistry Departments？
M：Yes， it is， Can I help you？
W：Yes， I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr
Smith about my son’s performance. Is Mr Smith in？
M：No. He’s having class at the moment.
W：Do you know when I can reach him？
M：He has office hours between one and three this afternoon. You can
reach him after office hours.
W：That’s fine. Thank you very much.
（Text 7）
W：Hi！ John！
M：Hi！ Lucy！
W：How are you doing？
M：Fine. I was just wondering if you’d like to go climbing with Mike
and me next Friday.
W：Oh， what a pity！ I was just invited to attend my cousin Kevin’s
wedding ceremony next Friday.
M：Wedding ceremonies are always great fun.
W：But I will be free next Saturday. Shall we go climbing on that day？
M：OK！ And we can also have a picnic then.
W：Great！ I will bring some food and fruit.
M：Let’s meet at 9：00 at the school gate.
W：See you.
（Text 8）
W：Hello， Air China. How can I help you？
M：Hello， I’d like to confirm my flight.
W：May I have your flight number， please？
M：Yes， it’s flight CA 175 leaving Beijing at 6：30 tomorrow
afternoon.
W：Oh， that’s the flight to Sydney. What’s your name， please？
M：Bond Smith.
W：Let me see ... I’m sorry， Mr Smith， but I can’t find your name
on the list.
M：Why？ I’m sure I’m flying to Melbourne， Australia on
September 16th.
W：Oh， that’s the day after tomorrow. Let me check again. Oh，
yes， I found it.
M：Thank goodness！ What about the departure time？
W：As scheduled. Please be at the airport at least one hour before
departure. Bye-bye.
（Text 9）
W：We need a new television set.
M：Do you have a particular model in mind？
W：No， not really.
M：Well， what about this one？ It’s a very popular model. It’s only
$495.
W：It doesn’t have a very clear picture！
M：What about this one？ It’s a newer model， and the picture is
clearer and brighter than the other ones.
W：Yes， it is， but the screen’s a bit small. It is 25 inches. It’s
larger than our broken TV， of course， but my husband wants one with a
bigger screen.
M：I see. Well， look at this one. It has a 29-inch screen. That’s the
largest one we have. It’s the latest model.
W：Yes， that’s a perfect size.
M：It has the clearest and brightest picture of all.
W：How much is it？
M：It’s $695.
W：It is too expensive.
M：It’s the most expensive one of all. But of course it’s an excellent
television set.
（Text 10）
　　Hello， everyone. Today our topic is charity. Do you know
Oxfam？ It is a non-government organization with over 3，000 partners in
around 100 countries. Oxfam was originally founded in Oxford in 1942.
During World War Ⅱ， a group of people in Oxford， England，
organized Oxfam to send money to Greece. When the war was over，
they continued to give money， food and clothing to other countries in
Europe.
　　In the 1960s， Oxfam started working on long-term development in
many countries. It aims to lift people out of hunger， poverty and
disease. It wants to prevent problems instead of trying to solve them after
they have occurred. However， it continues to provide food to the
hungry， sick and homeless people around the world.
Oxfam believes that all humans share one world with limited
resources. Rich and poor countries depend on each other.
Where does Oxfam get money？ Ordinary people in developed
countries give money. Oxfam also has small shops. They sell beautiful
things that villagers in developing countries make. Oxfam receives
millions of dollars every year.
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
Best Gardening Apps
Smart Plant & Tree Care
Seller： Smart Plant Network Inc
Yearly Premium Membership （高級會員）：$44.99
　　Once you add a plant， the app immediately sets up a care calendar
that reminds you to water it or complete other tasks depending on the
plant.There is also a searchable problem solver， so you can deal with
plant diseases.If that doesn’t work， you can send pictures of plants and
plant diseases to experts across the world through the app.
LeafSnap
Seller： APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED
Yearly Premium Membership：$25.99
　　LeafSnap uses AI to identify （識別） plants.It can now recognize
90 per cent of all known plants and trees.You can take a picture or upload
a picture of a plant to the app and it will tell you how to grow it， how
much light and water it needs， and much more.
Planter
Seller： Percula LLC
Yearly Premium Membership：$11.99
　　Planter helps you plan your garden.You choose the size of your land
and then you can add plants.When you choose a plant to add， it gives
you information like the depth the seed needs to be planted， how long it
takes to harvest，and how much water it needs.It also tells you which
plants grow well together and common diseases that they may have.
Planta
Seller： Planta AB
Yearly Premium Membership：$35.99
　　Planta is the perfect app if you’re just getting started on your
gardening or plant journey.Planta will give you plant recommendations
and smart care reminders for your plants.It also has a light meter so you
can find out what kind of light different parts of your house or yard
have.Planta organizes your plants by location.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了四個與園藝有關的應用
程序。
21. Which app charges the highest yearly premium membership price？
（　　）
A. Smart Plant & Tree Care.
B. LeafSnap.
C. Planter.
D. Planta.
解析：　細節理解題。對比四個應用程序對年度高級會員的
收費標準可知，Smart Plant & Tree Care為每年44.99美元，收
費最高。
22. Who sells the app that uses AI for plant identification？（　　）
A. Planta AB.
B. Percula LLC.
C. Smart Plant Network Inc.
D. APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED.
解析：　細節理解題。根據LeafSnap部分中的LeafSnap uses AI
to identify （識別） plants.和Seller：APPIXI COMPANY
LIMITED可知，該應用程序使用人工智能識別植物，銷售方為
APPIXI COMPANY LIMITED。
23. What do all the apps provide？（　　）
A. Information on plant care.
B. Designs for a new garden.
C. Connection to gardening experts.
D. Recommendations on plant choices.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Smart Plant & Tree Care部分中的第
一句，LeafSnap部分中的第三句，Planter部分中的第三句和
Planta部分中的第二句可知，這四個應用程序都提供了植物護理
信息。
B
　　It takes minutes into a visit with Deborah Glover to see she’s one in
a million.But in fact， she’s one of ten million.One of ten million
Americans over 70 living by themselves， aging in place.
　　As seniors age， they and their families face decisions about where to
live.A University of Michigan survey has found that 88% of adults aged
50 to 80 want to remain in their homes as long as possible.A report from
Harvard says that the number of seniors living alone will nearly double in
the next 20 years.Often， those seniors end up in nursing or assisted living
centers before they need to.
　　Glover lost her husband in 2014 and her daughter in 2019.For 20
years， she lived in a shed （簡易房） on a piece of land meant for a
house.
　　Kathy Colbenson is the CEO of CHRIS 180， an organization in
Glover’s home city of Atlanta， known for supporting homeless
youth.But one of their partner programs connects them with seniors，
which was how they learned of Glover.
　　Colbenson’s team came up with Glover’s new home：a house
built on that piece of land — with three units.Two are for mothers without
homes in need of stability and mentorship （穩定和指導） and one is
Glover’s.She provides mentorship and can stay as long as she likes.
　　“When they got out there， they said，‘We got some good news
for you.We’re going to build your whole house.’ I nearly fell over，”
Glover said.
　　Glover’s new home is， for now， a one-time endeavor （嘗試）
by CHRIS 180.Her arrangement is exceptional， but can’t really happen
for the millions more looking for a path for aging in place.But it’s worth
exploring such possibilities.Glover feeds six cats， provides a shoulder
for those in need， and gets to remain in the place she loves.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。文章講述了CHRIS 180組織幫助孤
寡老人Glover在家養老的事跡。
24. What does the survey mentioned in Paragraph 2 find out about US
seniors？（　　）
A. Most of them prefer living alone.
B. Most of them live in nursing homes.
C. Most of them hope to age at their houses.
D. Most of them face loneliness and unhappiness.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第二段中的A University of Michigan
survey has found that 88% of adults aged 50 to 80 want to remain in
their homes as long as possible.可知，在美國，大多數的老年人希
望在自己家里養老。
25. How did Colbenson’s team help Glover？（　　）
A. By taking good care of her.
B. By giving her a new home.
C. By providing mentorship for her.
D. By asking other seniors to stay with her.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第五段內容可知，Colbenson的團隊
幫助Glover建造新房，讓她和其他無家可歸的媽媽們居住。
26. How did Glover feel after hearing the news？（　　）
A. Happy and proud.
B. Worried and sad.
C. Surprised and excited.
D. Regretful and hopeless.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第六段中Glover所說的I nearly fell
over可知，這個消息是如此出乎意料，以至于讓Glover感到又驚
又喜，幾乎要摔倒。
27. What does the author think of CHRIS 180’s helping Glover？
（　　）
A. It is rather costly.
B. It is very challenging.
C. It is only fit for Glover.
D. It serves a double purpose.
解析：　觀點態度題。根據最后一段中的Glover feeds six cats，
provides a shoulder for those in need， and gets to remain in the place
she loves.可知，CHRIS 180組織對Glover的幫助可謂是一石二
鳥，既給Glover提供了較好的居住條件，讓她在家里養老，也讓
她發揮余熱，幫助其他需要幫助的人。
C
　　On a July weekend， a sea of purple and blue tents appeared in a field
in Belgium， housing nearly 4，000 music lovers from all over the
world.Recycled from deserted camping equipment， the colourful tents
were part of a push by Tomorrowland， one of Europe’s biggest
festivals， to reduce its carbon footprint （碳足跡）.
　　Held for two weekends each summer in the Belgian town of Boom，
Tomorrowland draws about 400，000 fans of electronic dance music from
over 200 countries.Tapio， which creates carbon-reduction plans for
businesses， reported that the festival gave off almost 150，000 metric
tons of carbon dioxide （CO2）.That’s equal to the annual emissions
（排放物） footprint of 9，300 Belgians.
　　This year， efforts to improve sustainability （可持續性） were seen
across Tomorrowland’s field， which played host to some 750 musical
acts.The festival depended more on power network instead of diesel
generators （柴油發電機）.The festival also provided purple rubbish
bins that let attendees sort food， plastics， and general waste.Volunteers
also collected waste in bins carried on their backs.Campers who brought
sorted waste to a collection area could get prizes that included earplugs，
reusable water bottles and socks made from recycled materials.
　　Debby Wilmsen， spokesperson for Tomorrowland， stated the
findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without any facts from our
side”.The festival is asking another company to draw up a new report，
which will be made public later this year.
　　There’s been a renewed focus on the environmental influence of the
concert industry.The Paradise City Festival in Belgium partnered with
local company Aquafin to treat wastewater from toilets so it can be let back
into nature.Britain’s Glastonbury Festival was fully powered by
renewable energy this year.The festival promised to monitor the quality of
water in local rivers and has planted more than 10，000 trees.The
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California had a prize draw for
festival goers who organized carpools （拼車）.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。為減少對環境的污染，歐洲大型音
樂節Tomorrowland以及其他音樂節采取了相應的環保措施。
28. Why are the colourful tents mentioned in the first paragraph？（　　）
A. To attract readers to Tomorrowland.
B. To show Tomorrowland’s green efforts.
C. To introduce Tomorrowland’s popularity.
D. To describe the requirements for Tomorrowland.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第一段第二句可知，Tomorrowland
音樂節上出現的五顏六色的帳篷都是回收再利用的帳篷，這正是
該音樂節在環保方面所做的努力。
29. What were festival goers encouraged to do in this year’s
Tomorrowland？（　　）
A. Sort their rubbish.
B. Bring their own food.
C. Make full use of plastics.
D. Use as little electricity as possible.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段最后三句可知，今年的
Tomorrowland音樂節鼓勵參加者將他們的垃圾進行分類。
30. How did Tomorrowland respond to the Tapio report？（　　）
A. It showed little interest in the report.
B. It added more facts to the report.
C. It decided to make the report public.
D. It expressed doubts about the report.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第四段中該音樂節的發言人Debby
Wilmsen所說的the findings of the Tapio report were drawn “without
any facts from our side”可知，該音樂節對Tapio的報告表示懷疑。
31. What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us？（　　）
A. Festival organizers are expecting to reduce costs.
B. Open-air concerts have got much public attention.
C. Some music festivals are trying to save the planet.
D. The concert industry aims to improve its music quality.
解析：　段落大意題。最后一段首句即本段主旨句，指出人們
重新開始關注音樂會行業對環境產生的影響，隨后列舉了三個不
同的音樂節所采取的環保措施。故本段主要告訴我們一些音樂節
正采取措施來保護地球。
D
　　The ancients were more intelligent than some people today
think.They didn’t have spaceships or electricity，but they did come up
with technology that we don’t usually connect with the ancient
world.The yakhchal was a type of ancient refrigerator built in the deserts
of Persia （now Iran）， which was made without electricity or other
things that modern people consider important to refrigeration.It shows the
great ability of ancient humans to find solutions to problems with the
simple technology they had.
　　This method of making refrigerators was mastered by Persian
engineers around 400 BCE. Most yakhchals were domed structures （穹
狀構造） with an underground square-shaped area used for collecting
water.Water was brought to the yakhchal through an aqueduct （渡
槽）.Next to a number of yakhchals， a wall would be built on the south
side of the refrigerator and water would be brought into the yakhchal from
the north side of the wall， which helped control the temperatures of the
water during the middle of the day as it entered the yakhchal.
　　Once in the yakhchal， the water would turn to ice overnight.Then
the ice would be cut up into blocks for sale and other purposes.In
addition， the yakhchal was also used to keep food cool so that it would
last longer.
　　Another thing used to keep the yakhchal cool was a badgir， a type of
tower that could catch the wind and make the air inside the yakhchal
cooler.The wind catcher could be used to cause warm air to rise and cool
air to take its place.This method is still used in many desert towns in
modern Iran.
　　Many yakhchals in Iran and other parts of West and Central Asia are
still standing even after thousands of years.In addition to being historically
interesting， yakhchals have also been suggested as an inexpensive and
sustainable （可持續的） way for not only West and Central Asian
communities but also other parts of the world with similar weather
conditions， such as the American Southwest， to have refrigeration
without requiring the use of electricity.In this way， the revival （振興）
of ancient technology could help us live more sustainably and still enjoy
modern comforts， especially refrigeration.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了伊朗的傳統建筑——冰坑。
32. What do the underlined words “more intelligent” in Paragraph 1
mean？（　　）
A. Wealthier. B. Healthier.
C. Cleverer. D. Happier.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據畫線部分后的They didn’t have
spaceships or electricity， but they did come up with technology that
we don’t usually connect with the ancient world.和之后所列舉的古
人所發明的冰坑可知，作者在此處想要表達的是古人比一些現代
人以為的“更聰明”。
33. Why was there a wall near some yakhchals？（　　）
A. To slow down the wind.
B. To protect the aqueduct.
C. To stop food from being stolen.
D. To keep the entering water cool.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第二段可知，在一些冰坑附近的南
面建有墻壁，是為了讓流進冰坑的水保持冰涼。
34. What can be learned about the badgir？（　　）
A. It was a kind of cooling system.
B. It helped the yakhchal last longer.
C. It made the yakhchal look cooler.
D. It kept food out of contact with air.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第四段內容可知，風塔是一種捕風
裝置，可以使熱空氣上升，從而保持冰坑內部涼爽。由此可推
知，它是一種冷卻系統。
35. What is the author’s view on yakhchals？（　　）
A. They should take the place of modern refrigerators.
B. They should be improved to be more sustainable.
C. They should be introduced to other areas.
D. They should be carefully protected.
解析：　觀點態度題。根據最后一段第二句可知，作者指出
冰坑不僅適用于西亞和中亞地區，也適用于世界上其他具有類
似天氣條件的地區。由此可推知，作者認為冰坑應該被推廣到
其他地區。
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。
　　There’s a great joy in traveling and immersing （使沉浸于）
yourself in different cultures.Exploring new countries becomes even more
enjoyable when you can join in their festivals and celebrations.36.
（　　） To fully enjoy these experiences， here are some valuable tips：
　　Firstly， choosing the right destination is the key.Whether you prefer
peaceful and spiritual celebrations in places like India， Thailand， or
Nepal， or the lively atmosphere of places like Las Vegas， Rio De
Janeiro， or Cancun， your choice will shape your festival adventure.37.
（　　）
　　Timing is also essential （重要的）.38.（　　） Some countries
host lots of festivals throughout the year， giving you flexibility in
choosing when and where to go.However， for popular events like
Brazil’s Carnival， it’s wise to book flights and accommodations （住
宿） well in advance.
　　Additionally， understanding and respecting local customs is
important. 39.（　　） For example， Bali’s Nyepi， the Day of
Silence， requires the closure of everything， including airports.Visitors
are expected to respect these customs.
　　40.（　　） Even mastering a few basic phrases or greetings can
show your respect for the local culture and help you connect with the
people you meet.
　　Experiencing festivals and celebrations around the world offers a
unique way to explore other cultures.By following our tips， you can
create some of the most memorable travel experiences.
A. These events offer a unique window into the heart of a culture.
B. Research the dates of the festivals to plan your trip accordingly.
C. After selecting your destination， research the local festivals in detail.
D. It’s OK if you couldn’t speak the language well during your travels.
E. Each festival has its own traditions that you should be aware of and
follow.
F. Lastly， learning a bit of the local language can enrich your festival
experience.
G. Our final tip is to throw yourself into whatever festival you’re
attending abroad.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章就如何更好地體驗旅游目的地
的節日慶典活動給出了一些建議。
36. A　空前內容指出旅行和融入不同的文化充滿了喜悅，當你有機
會參加當地的節日慶典活動時，對新國家的探索會變得更令人愉快，
A項（這些活動是了解當地文化的獨特窗口）承接上文內容，指出參
加當地節日慶典的好處，符合語境。A項中的These events指代本空上
句中的their festivals and celebrations。
37. C　本段指出選擇你想去的旅游目的地是關鍵，C項（選擇目的地
后，仔細地研究當地的節日）承接上文內容，指出選好目的地以后要
繼續做的事情，符合語境。C項中的selecting your destination呼應本段
主旨句中的choosing the right destination。
38. B　空前一句指出旅行的時機也很重要，B項（研究節日日期以相
應地計劃你的旅行）承接上文內容，符合語境。B項中dates呼應本空
上句中的Timing。
39. E　本空上句提到了解和尊重當地習俗很重要，本空后內容是用
巴厘島“靜居日”的例子來說明游客要尊重當地的習俗，E項（每個
節日都有自己的傳統，你應該了解并遵循）符合語境。E項中的
traditions呼應本空前后的customs， be aware of and follow呼應本空上
句中的understanding and respecting。
40. F　本空下句用Even進一步指出學一些當地短語或者問候語的重
要性，結合上文介紹參加旅游目的地的節日慶典活動的建議可知，本
空應與學習當地語言對體驗節日有好處相關，故選F項。F項中的
learning a bit of the local language呼應下文中的mastering a few basic
phrases or greetings。
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四個選項中選出最佳
選項。
　　My phone rang， breaking through my tangled （纏結的）
thoughts.Earlier that day， I’d left a message with the Family
Caregivers of British Columbia， asking for someone to 　41　.
　　I’m not one to easily show my 　42　， especially to a
stranger.But for 37 minutes， I shared the story of my husband’s 　43　
condition with a warm woman named Sage， who stayed on the
phone.My husband， James， had 　44　 for years， showing signs
similar to those of someone with ADD （注意缺陷障礙）， but it
wasn’t until 2011 that we 　45　 the signs were caused by another
disease.Surgery in 2011 had 　46　， but twelve years later， things got
worse.
　　James， once 　47　 and humorous， now had trouble with
conversation and walked unsteadily （搖擺地）.It was a crisis I
hadn’t 　48　 at my age.After all， we were both just in our 50s.
　　Sage listened to me， and the sadness of 　49　 pieces of my
husband day by day was finally expressed.She made 　50　 for sadness
and fear.She didn’t offer solutions， just 　51　.Her kind voice
brought me comfort.
　　I never thought I’d 　52　 a support line.I believed I had plenty
of 　53　 to get through any crisis from programs for those with brain
injuries.But that turned out not to be enough.Opening up to a
（n） 　54　 stranger freed me from my darkness and made me
feel 　55　 and valued.Since that phone call， I’ve reached out to the
support line again.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的丈夫的健康狀況不斷惡化，
她聯系了一所家庭看護協會，想找個人傾訴。在與陌生工作人員的
交談中，她感到了安慰和釋放。
41. A. depend on B. talk to
C. look after D. see off
解析：　根據本段中的My phone rang和下段中的I shared the
story of my husband’s ... stayed on the phone.可知，作者給該家
庭看護協會留過言，希望找個人傾訴。
42. A. tiredness B. sickness
C. loneliness D. sadness
解析：　根據下文可知，作者向Sage訴說丈夫的病情。由此推
斷，作者不輕易向人透露自己的傷心事，尤其是對陌生人，但這
次是例外。
43. A. worsening B. working
C. confusing D. testing
解析：　根據本段中的My husband， James， had ... someone
with ADD （注意缺陷障礙） 和but twelve years later， things got
worse可知，作者的丈夫的健康狀況很差，她向Sage訴說了丈夫病
情惡化的情況。
44. A. waited B. performed
C. struggled D. regretted
解析：　根據下文showing signs similar to those of someone with
ADD （注意缺陷障礙）可知，作者的丈夫多年來疾病纏身，一直
在苦苦掙扎，遭了很多罪。
45. A. mentioned B. remembered
C. admitted D. discovered
解析：　根據the signs可知，直到2011年才發現得的不是注意缺
陷障礙，而是另一種病。
46. A. started B. helped
C. changed D. continued
解析：　根據本空后的but twelve years later， things got worse可
知，2011年的手術對病情有所幫助，但是12年后，病情惡化。
47. A. quick B. confident
C. brave D. generous
解析：　根據本空后的now had trouble with conversation and
walked unsteadily （搖擺地） 可知，作者的丈夫曾經反應靈敏，
很幽默，而現在說話困難，走路也不穩。
48. A. discussed B. prevented
C. expected D. allowed
解析：　根據本空后的After all， we were both just in our 50s. 可
知，作者和丈夫都50多歲，年紀不大，她覺得這是在她這個年紀
預料不到的危機。
49. A. avoiding B. describing
C. noticing D. losing
解析：　根據第二段介紹的作者的丈夫的病情可知，作者看著
丈夫的狀況一天不如一天，她感覺她正在一點點地失去他。
50. A. effort B. room
C. excuses D. plans
解析：　根據本段中的Sage listened to me和She didn’t offer
solutions可知，Sage聽著作者的訴說，讓作者盡情地傾訴悲傷和
恐懼。Sage不給作者提供解決方案，只有理解和體諒。
51. A. understanding B. explanations
C. instructions D. warnings
解析：　參見上題解析。
52. A. improve B. design
C. need D. accept
解析：　根據本段中的I believed I had plenty of ...those with
brain injuries.可知，作者認為她背后有針對腦損傷患者的項目的
支持，從未想過需要打電話求助。
53. A. support B. energy
C. talent D. experience
解析：　參見上題解析。
54. A. aged B. admired
C. wounded D. trusted
解析：　上文中介紹了作者對陌生人Sage訴說丈夫的病情，因
為她很熱心，耐心傾聽作者，作者覺得她值得信任，所以才和她
說那么多。
55. A. recognized B. heard
C. liked D. honored
解析：　根據上文可知，作者向一個陌生人敞開心扉，這讓她
從痛苦中解脫出來，讓她感到被傾聽和被重視。
第二節（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
　　Tangyuan are sweet， round dumplings 56. 　　　　　　
（make） from sticky rice flour （糯米粉）.They can range in size
from a marble （彈子） to a ping-pong ball with different fillings.But
traditionally， the balls 57. 　　　　　　 （stuff） with a rich，
ground black-sesame （黑芝麻） filling.
　　These bite-sized sweets have 58. 　　　　　　 （historical） been
connected with the first full moon of the Chinese New Year — a
celebration known as the Lantern Festival.It’s a fitting food for
59. 　　　　　　 event：Not only do the white dumplings look like little
floating full moons， but their round shape and that of the bowls
60. 　　　　　　 they are served symbolize unity.In fact， the dish’s
name sounds similar to the term for “reunion” in Chinese， and
61. 　　　　　　 is widely believed that eating the dish with loved ones
during the full moon will bring families 62. 　　　　　　 （happy） and
good fortune in the new year.
　　While tangyuan and its northern namesake （同名物），
yuanxiao， really look alike， these sweets have a few slight
differences.Unlike tangyuan， which is rolled 63. 　　　　　　 hand，
yuanxiao is typically placed in a flat bamboo basket and rounded by
sprinkling （撒） it with water and rice flour while 64. 　　　　　　
（shake） the basket back and forth.As a result， its surface tends to be
slightly 65. 　　　　　　 （dry） than tangyuan.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了中國傳統節日元宵節的
美食。
56. made　考查非謂語動詞。設空處作后置定語，修飾dumplings，且
make與dumplings之間是邏輯上的動賓關系，故填made。
57. are stuffed　考查動詞的時態、語態和主謂一致。根據語境可知，設空處描述客觀事實，用一般現在時，又因balls和stuff之間是被動關系，故填are stuffed。
58. historically　考查詞形轉換。設空處作狀語，意為“在歷史
上”，故填副詞historically。
59. the　考查冠詞。設空處所在部分特指上文提到的the Lantern
Festival，故填定冠詞the。
60. where　考查定語從句。設空處引導限制性定語從句，修飾先
行詞bowls，且在從句中作地點狀語，故填where。
61. it　考查代詞。it is widely believed that ...人們普遍認
為……。
62. happiness　考查名詞。設空處與good fortune之間是并列關
系，作bring的賓語，意為“幸福”，故填名詞happiness。
63. by　考查介詞。by hand手工制作。
64. shaking　考查非謂語動詞。設空處所在部分是“連詞＋動詞-
ing形式”結構，故填shaking。
65. drier　考查形容詞的比較級。根據語境以及空后的than可知，
設空處所在部分指元宵的表面一般比湯圓略干，故填dry的比較級
drier。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是李華，你校一年一度的校園感謝日（Campus
Thanksgiving Day）即將到來。請你給外教Alex寫一封郵件，內
容包括：
　　1. 表示感謝；2.回顧他對你的幫助；3.表達節日祝福。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Dear Alex，
Warm regards，
Li Hua
參考范文：
Dear Alex，
　　As our annual Campus Thanksgiving Day draws near， I would like
to take a moment to express my heartfelt thankfulness to you.
　　Your hard teaching work and your patient guidance have played an
important role in my English language learning journey， enabling me to
make great progress.Thanks to your help， my confidence in speaking and
writing English has greatly improved.
　　On this special occasion， I send my warmest wishes to you.May
this day bring you as much happiness and fulfillment as your teaching has
brought to all of us.
Warm regards，
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。
　　“Marvin， we’re alone！”Jamar said， looking around in
disbelief.Our group of middle schoolers took us on a trip to Harriman
State Park， and now we found ourselves lost in the forest.
　　Jamar was my best friend， and we enjoyed trips to museums and
games， not the outdoors.But Mr B， our leader， who often taught us
meditation （冥想），said that we’d enjoy discovering how peaceful
nature could be， especially for us city kids.
　　In the park， we got separated from the group while taking
photos.We became nervous as we realized we were truly alone.We knew
that we shouldn’t have left without telling anyone， but it was too
late.The silence made us uneasy.Trying to lighten the mood， I
mentioned missing city sounds.Jamar laughed.The quiet was nice， but it
also made us feel anxious.
　　We tried to find our way back but failed.We wanted to phone Mr B，
but unluckily， our phones were dead， because we took too many
photos.Our confidence began to fall.We tried to stay positive， discussing
the clean air and blue sky.
　　The sky was getting darker， and we were getting more and more
nervous.However， despite my worry， as I turned and looked around us
for some kind of clue or signpost （路標）， something caught my eye.
　　“Check out that tree — it’s cool，”I called to Jamar.“Doesn’t
it look like an afro （非洲式發型）？”
　　“Haha， it does，” Jamar agreed.“And see those rocks over
there？You don’t see things like that in the city.”
　　For the next few minutes， we got caught up in noticing flowers，
leaves， animals， and little caves we hadn’t seen before.The more we
opened up to the forest， the more it opened up to us.Maybe we were
lost， but we were also beginning to see the cool things around us.
　　But then， a bush in the distance started shaking.“Ahhhhhhh！
What’s that？”called Jamar.We were very surprised.But a moment
later， we were both laughing.It was Mr B！
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
　　We had never been happier to see our
leader. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around
me. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
　　We had never been happier to see our leader.Mr B came over，
laughing.When he asked where we two ran off to， we felt embarrassed
and told him our experiences.He said that they had been in the same spot
the whole time.It turned out that we didn’t hear them because they were
meditating in the forest.After getting a closer look， the rest of the group
was sitting nearby， with their eyes closed， taking in the quiet.Mr B
asked us if we wanted to join them， and we said yes.
　　I sat there with my eyes closed， thinking about the nature around
me.The trees.The rocks.Colourful flowers and interesting animals.Out
here， away from the city， I was starting to get what Mr B had told us
about how peaceful nature could be.I really was.But before I knew it，
my thoughts turned to the tall buildings， the honking buses， and the
subway rhythms.There was something peaceful about all these， too， at
least to me， a city boy.
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