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單元質量檢測（四）　JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
（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。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’s favourite month？
A.March. B.May. C.June.
2.How much did a pound of green beans cost five years ago？
A.$0.50. B.$1.00. C.$1.50.
3.Who is going to make the copies for Anne？
A.The clerk. B.The man. C.Her assistant.
4.What will Rose do this Sunday？
A.Go to the movies. B.Attend the English party. C.Celebrate her father’s birthday.
5.What do we know about the man？
A.He is rather tired. B.He is quite confident. C.He doesn’t work hard.
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。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 happened to the man？
A.He was out of work. B.He failed his final test. C.He didn’t do well in his teaching.
7.How does the man feel toward the woman？
A.Friendly. B.Grateful. C.Disappointed.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8.What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers？
A.Friends. B.Strangers. C.Workmates.
9.Which aspect of the airport is the man very satisfied with？
A.The elevator. B.The products’ prices. C.The general appearance.
10.Why isn’t the man happy with the gate in the arrival area？　
A.It doesn’t work well. B.It’s far from Immigration. C.It’s not clean and efficient.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11.Why does the man phone the woman？
A.He doesn’t know how to use the phone.
B.He can’t find a clock in the hotel room.
C.He wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
12.Where does the conversation probably take place？
A.At a hotel. B.At a clock shop. C.At the information desk.
13.What does the first number “2” refer to？
A.The floor. B.The service. C.The time.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14.What does Mary probably do？
A.A manager. B.A housewife. C.A student.
15.What did Tom think of the film？
A.Terrible. B.Wonderful. C.Just so-so.
16.What happened to the couple in the end？
A.They had to work even harder.
B.They bought a house of their own.
C.They continued to live with the wife’s mother.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.Which is not provided for the pets in America？
A.Exercise. B.Education. C.Medical care.
18.Why do some owners dress their pets in pretty clothes？
A.To entertain them. B.To keep them warm. C.To keep them in fashion.
19.Which is the unusual pet in the US？
A.Monkeys. B.Fish. C.Birds.
20.Which pets can be trained to help disabled persons？
A.Dogs and cats. B.Birds and dogs. C.Dogs and monkeys.
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
　　The New York Pass
The New York Pass looks like a credit card， and provides free entry into over 100 of New York City’s top attractions as well as numerous discounts at restaurants and retailers.
You have the option of selecting the pass for 1， 2， 3， 5， 7 and 10 days.There is no limit to how many attractions you are able to visit with the pass， regardless of duration.
Simply buy your chosen pass and download instantly using our app （or get it delivered/collect in city）.Then scan your pass to enter any of the 100＋ attractions.
How to get your New York Pass
Pick your pass duration （1， 2， 3， 5， 7 or 10 days） and download your mobile pass instantly using our app.If you prefer a physical （實體的） pass， choose delivery （we deliver worldwide） or collect on arrival in New York.
How to use your New York Pass
You now have free access to any of the 100＋ top attractions included for the duration of your pass.Your pass is only activated （激活） when you visit your first attraction and is valid for consecutive （連續的） days （not 24-hour periods）.
How to pre-book tours
The majority of the 100＋ attractions don’t require any pre-booking， you can simply turn up， scan your pass and head straight inside.Some of the timed tours do require pre-booking and all information can be found in the app and/or in the pocket-sized guidebook.
How to get fast track entry
The New York Pass offers fantastic time saving benefits.You can skip the ticket line （does not apply to security lines） at top attractions.Just look for the signs， show the attendant your pass and skip the ticket line.
21.What do we learn about the New York Pass？
A.It offers you five duration choices. B.You must book your tours in advance.
C.You must activate it right after you get it. D.It doesn’t limit the number of attractions.
22.How many ways do you have to get your New York Pass？
A.One. B.Two.
C.Three. D.Four.
23.What is the greatest advantage of the New York Pass？
A.Lower prices. B.Better service.
C.Higher efficiency. D.More attractions.
B
　　Would you exchange $10，000 for a jar of applesauce （蘋果醬）？ Unless the Golden Delicious apples it was made from actually contained chunks of real gold， probably not.
But that’s just the reward one Washington state man received for returning $10，000 he found in the road to its rightful owner.
Michael King had just taken out the money from the bank to cover a business debt he owed.For whatever reason， he was so distracted； he accidentally left his wallet on his vehicle before starting the engine and heading home.
“I just took the withdrawal that day， and I don’t know what drove me to leave it on the bumper （保險杠） of the truck，” King told The Seattle Times.“... I am just surprised that it didn’t get picked up by somebody else.It would have destroyed us to have that amount of money disappear.”
Meanwhile， Steve Harrison， who was heading in the opposite direction noticed something floating in the breeze.Quickly realising it was cash， he pulled over and snatched it up.He found King’s wallet as well.
Harrison counted the money — one hundred $100 bills.His next order of business： tracking down King and returning his bankroll and wallet.
“I never took seriously the thought of keeping it，” Harrison told The Seattle Times.“It’s just simpler to do the right thing.Once I realised that there was an ID involved， I knew I would return the money.”
When the two arranged to meet， King wasn’t able to give Harrison a financial reward.Instead， he swapped （交換） the found funds for a jar of home-made applesauce — which he told Harrison was made with love and care by his family.
While that might sound like a mighty price jar of applesauce to some， to us， it’s a form of currency that would leave a good taste in anyone’s mouth.And King isn’t stopping there with his gratitude.Harrison has been promised home-smoked salmon， home-made blackberry jam， and many more tasty treats in his future.
24.What do we learn about Michael King？
A.He was very careless. B.He was very wealthy.
C.He ran a successful business. D.He had met Harrison before.
25.What made Michael King feel surprised？
A.His losing lots of money. B.His money coming back.
C.Steve Harrison’s finding him. D.Steve Harrison’s being fortunate.
26.Which word can best describe Steve Harrison？
A.Sympathetic. B.Independent.
C.Strong-willed. D.Noble-minded.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.When a Loser Is a Weeper B.When a Finder Isn’t a Keeper
C.How to Reward an Act of Kindness D.How to Get Back What You Have Lost
C
　　For most people， getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream. On 28 April 2001， Dennis Tito achieved that lifelong goal — but he wasn’t a typical astronaut. Tito， a wealthy businessman， paid $20 million for a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to be the first tourist to visit the International Space Station. Only seven people have followed suit in the 20 years since， but that number is about to double in the next 12 months alone.
　　NASA has long been hesitant to play host to space tourists， so Russia has been the only option available for those looking for this kind of extreme adventure. However， it seems the rise of private space companies is going to make it easier for regular people to experience space.
　　Personally， I see the beginning of an era in which more people can experience space. With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin hoping to build a future for humanity in space， space tourism is a way to demonstrate both the safety and reliability of space travel to the general public.
　　Flights to space like Dennis Tito’s are expensive for a reason. A rocket must burn a lot of costly fuel to travel high and fast enough to enter Earth’s orbit.
　　Another cheaper possibility is a suborbital （亞軌道） launch， with the rocket going high enough to reach the edge of space and coming right back down. While passengers on a suborbital trip experience weightlessness and incredible views， these launches are more accessible.
　　To our joy， three companies led by billionaire CEOs have emerged as the major players： Virgin Galactic， Blue Origin， and SpaceX.
　　Now， SpaceX has two tourist launches planned. These trips will be costly， at $55 million for the flight. Blue Origin’s and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital trips are far more reasonable in cost， with both priced between $200，000 and $250，000. Though these prices are high， it is worth considering that Dennis Tito’s $20 million ticket in 2001 could pay for 100 flights on Blue Origin soon. The experience of viewing the Earth from space， though， may prove to be priceless for a whole new generation of space explorers.
28.What makes space travel easier for common people？
A.Russia’s exploration in space. B.NASA’s accepting space tourists.
C.The first space tour made by Dennis Tito. D.The appearance of private space companies.
29.What’s the author’s attitude to space tourism？
A.Positive. B.Curious.
C.Worried. D.Doubtful.
30.What do we learn about a suborbital launch？
A.It will increase the cost. B.It will lower the standards.
C.It will offer a better experience. D.It will make people travel farther.
31.What does the author think of Blue Origin’s and Virgin Galactic’s suborbital trips？
A.They are unreasonably expensive. B.They are relatively cheaper indeed.
C.They are not worth the money. D.They are affordable to the public.
D
　　As we approach the holiday season， the pressure of gift-buying is a source of stress for many people.
　　Taking a look at the psychology of financial choices can help successful gift-giving. In addition to the economic loss of money， any purchase of goods or services comes with costs other than coin. People experience emotional pain — often in the form of guilt — when spending money crazily. This is called the moral tax or pain of payment.
　　Moral tax serves an evolutionary purpose. It balances the joy we gain from newly purchased items to avoid overspending. We can think of it as an emotional tool for self-regulation that helps us stay within our budget. Brain scans using fMRI technology show activation （激活） of brain areas associated with physical pain， when people look at prices of items they intend to purchase.
　　The strength of pain experienced depends on the specific circumstances of a payment. Specifically， it matters how closely purchase and payment are linked or coupled. One factor that affects coupling is the payment method. Economic experiments have shown that people are much more willing to make a payment if using a credit card as opposed to cash. This is because the moral tax decreases during credit card payments as the link between payment and purchase is less salient （顯著的）. Paying with a credit card avoids an immediate financial loss at the time of payment， thereby reducing negative feelings of guilt.
　　Moral tax is the feeling of guilt we experience when spending money. We can reduce this guilt by de-coupling the enjoyment of a purchase from its payment. However， the best way to reduce moral tax is by receiving a gift — an item you didn’t have to pay for at all！
　　As a result， the best gifts are items that normally bring particularly high levels of moral tax. This may include luxury goods that appear overpriced and therefore cause particularly bad feelings of guilt upon purchase. You usually think it a real treat， an unnecessary purchase， or “too good” for buying the item yourself.
32.What does the author stress about the moral tax in Paragraph 3？
A.What it means. B.How it happens.
C.Its positive effect. D.Its potential harm.
33.What happens when we use a credit card？
A.We experience less bad feelings. B.We have more pain of payment.
C.We lose the pleasure of shopping. D.We get more enjoyment of a purchase.
34.What does the underlined word “de-coupling” in Paragraph 5 mean？
A.Managing. B.Removing.
C.Separating. D.Preventing.
35.What do we know about the best gifts according to the author？
A.They bring no feeling of guilt. B.They bring much pain of payment.
C.They are usually cheap but excellent. D.They make you feel good upon purchase.
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 are three basic kinds for memory： short-term memory， working memory， and long-term memory.Short-term memory is the sort of memory you use when someone tells you their phone number and you remember it just long enough to write it down.Working memory is a more active version of short-term memory and the brain is able to retain it a little longer.　36　.
To get something into your short-term memory， you need both Input and Output.Here’s a formula： Input ＋ Output ＝ Short-term Memory.
　37　.It is something outside of your head being put into your head.Output is even more exciting because you have so many creative choices and it’s up to you to decide how to apply what you’ve learned.
　38　.By thinking about new information and then doing something active with it， you are essentially telling your brain that this new information is worth remembering.That “doing something” could be a lot of creative possibilities.
But how should you improve your long-term memory？ 　39　.Here’s the formula： Input ＋ Output ＋ Review ＝ Long-term Memory.
Imagine a grassy lawn that is between someone’s driveway and front door.Rather than walk the long way down the path， most people just cut through the grass to get to their car， right？ The more times someone cuts through the grass， the flatter the grass becomes on that new pathway until， eventually， there is a permanent dirt path.　40　.Every time you review something， neurons （神經元） form a “pathway” in your brain and make it more permanent.Maybe we should really be saying “practice makes memory”.
A.All you need to do is review
B.A good memory is very important
C.That is pretty much how the brain works
D.It’s quite different from long-term memory
E.We make a memory only when we use information
F.Input is quite simply putting something into your brain
G.However， long-term memory stores information for a few days up to decades
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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。
　　One time， I was with a bunch of strangers in India.I was giving a（n） 　41　 about our products when the power went out.It was in a dark hall， and I was with two other workmates.We were so 　42　because we had invited all these people here.It was a 　43 　talk.We couldn’t do anything about it.Our microphone （麥克風） was gone.There was no light.Everyone was sitting in 　44　， and I couldn’t help but 　45 　，“Oh， my goodness.”
When the power went out， I felt like I should be in control of it， because I was 　46 　the event.While we were so embarrassed， we just kept 　47　 and talking in the dark， hoping people would stay.I felt it was really ridiculous because there were no windows and it was a dark hall.
All of a sudden， a man in the back put up his 　48　， and put the little light from his phone on.Then two more people， then three people， finally the whole 　49　came on， and everyone was 　50　 their light of their phone on us.It 　51 　the whole hall.
And so I got out my phone and took a 　52　 of everyone with their light shining at me.It was the most beautiful 　53　 — a feeling that we were all in this together.That was not anyone’s fault， and we were just all here， 　54　 each other.
It was the most beautiful feeling of love from strangers I’d ever 　55　.
41.A.concert B.presentation C.lecture D.instruction
42.A.frightened B.inspired C.embarrassed D.annoyed
43.A.public B.serious C.private D.regular
44.A.turn B.defence C.order D.darkness
45.A.resign B.sigh C.refuse D.continue
46.A.hosting B.covering C.celebrating D.monitoring
47.A.setting out B.going about C.setting down D.going on
48.A.phone B.flash C.lamp D.light
49.A.students B.staff C.audience D.workmates
50.A.bringing B.shining C.gathering D.dawning
51.A.faded in B.went into C.filled in D.lit up
52.A.picture B.charge C.comfort D.notice
53.A.spot B.friction C.scene D.facility
54.A.teaching B.supporting C.appreciating D.devoting
55.A.spread B.found C.expressed D.experienced
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。
　　On 28 February 2024， one of the country’s top livestream influencers Dong Yuhui， invited two writers and the editor-in-chief of Harvest magazine 　56　 his Douyin program， Time With Yuhui.
　　The enthusiasm that writers Yu Hua and Su Tong brought to the livestream 　57　 （be） so heated and continuous that Dong extended the one-hour program to 150 minutes.
　　By the end of the session， the literary magazine had sold 63，000 annual 　58　 （issue）. The sum of magazines sold exceeded 12.4 million yuan （$1.7 million）.
　　The phenomenal nighttime talk show led many 　59　 （ask） the same question： How many people still read， particularly printed magazines and books？
　　Harvest 　60　 （found） in 1957， and has been boosting contemporary Chinese literature since the 1980s. Harvest’s editor-in-chief Cheng Yongxin said throughout the hard times 　61　 （face） all printed publications， the magazine has never run any advertisements， because according to one of 　62　 （it） founders， Ba Jin， “readers come to us for literature， not for ads”.
　　“　63　 brought us to this livestream is that things have changed， and we’re being challenged，” Cheng said. “But I fully believe in 　64　 power of literature， and of good writing.”
　　Dong remembers that the attention he received as buyers rushed to his livestreaming room can 　65　 （part） be attributed to his past readings of literature. “Literature brings us closer，” Dong added.
　　The success led media critics to see a light in the future of serious writing.
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第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是李華。你的新西蘭好友Chris對中國的自然文化遺產很感興趣，打算來中國旅游。請你給他寫一封郵件，內容包括：
1.表示歡迎；2.推薦一處中國的自然文化景觀并對其進行簡要介紹。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；2.請按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
　　I’m so glad to hear that you are coming to China. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　At the start of the school year， I had to tell everyone about my summer.My voice slid down my throat and wouldn’t come back up no matter how many times I coughed.
That speech only took 30 seconds.But this time， I had three weeks to research and write my speech.When I asked for advice at dinner on the last Friday， Dad said，“Well now， Kyna， a speech is like this table.The top is your topic.Your main points are the legs.If you don’t have enough， it’ll just fall over.”
He was no help to me.All I was doing to write this speech was staring at the computer screen.When Mom came to my bedroom that night， she asked， “When is this speech due？”
“Monday.I hate speaking in front of people，” I said.
“There’s nothing to fear here，” she said.“Know what I did when I had to give my first speech？ I drew pictures.I showed them what I could do well and talked about it.I got a round of applause （掌聲）.”
Mom drew so well that you believed it could be real.I have a picture on my wall to prove it — a street leading out of my room up to a castle on a hill that has me traveling there in my dreams almost every night.That night when I went in through the keep of the castle and entered the kitchen， I was blinded by a flash of bright light — Penelope， the princess I imagined living there held up an old-fashioned camera.
When I woke up in the morning， I had a plan for how to prepare for my speech.That Sunday， I practiced the speech until my voice went hoarse （嘶啞的）.
On Monday， Mom and Dad drove me to school， and I wore my favourite sunglasses， made out of the lenses （鏡片） of two old cameras.
Behind a camera is where I felt the most comfortable， especially with Mom and Dad right there with me， sitting in the back of the classroom with a few grandparents who came to hear the speeches.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右； 2.請按如下格式作答。
When I stood up in front， the whole class looked at me.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Dad clapped his hands together loud and clear.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
單元質量檢測（四）　JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
第一部分
1－5　CABCA　6－10　ABBCB　11－15　CABCA　16－20　BBCAC
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Which month do you like？
M：March is a nice month， but I think May is the best one.What about you？
W：I like June best because I can go swimming then.
（Text 2）
M：The prices of the vegetables have increased a lot. Now， green beans cost 1.5 dollars a pound.
W：I know， but 5 years ago， they were just a third of that price.
（Text 3）
M：Hello Anne， why are you waiting here？
W：I’m waiting for the clerk to come back. I need to make some copies of this paper.
M：Why trouble him？I’ll work the machine right now.
（Text 4）
M：Shall we go to the English party or watch a movie this Sunday， Rose？
W：Both sound great， Bob.But I’m going to my father’s birthday party. Thanks for asking me.
（Text 5）
W：You don’t look very well.
M：Yes， I stayed up very late last night rewriting my paper.
W：Haven’t you finished it yet？
M：Not yet， I don’t know when.
（Text 6）
M：How are you， Mrs Branden？
W：Pretty good.How are you doing？
M：Not so good.I just lost my job today.
W：I’m sorry to hear that.
M：How are your students doing？
W：They are very nervous about their final test.
M：I remember you gave our class the hard final test in my first year of college.Many of us failed.But I really learned a lot from you. You see， I can speak English very well now.
W：Thank you for saying so.
（Text 7）
W：Excuse me， I’m Lisa. We’re doing a survey.Could I ask you some questions while you’re waiting for your baggage？
M：Sure， go ahead.
W：OK， how do you feel about the arrival area？Are you happy with it？
M：Well， I’m not， really.
W：Oh， why？
M：The gate is a long way from Immigration and the elevator isn’t working.
W：Oh， dear， I’m sorry to hear that. OK， then I see you have bought some duty-free items here. Are you happy with the prices？
M：Well， I think they are a little high.
W：A little high？
M：Oh， yes， compared to most places in Asia.
W：I see. Well， how about the general appearance of the airport？
M：Excellent！It’s the cleanest airport I have ever been in.
W：So it’s clean and efficient？
M：Clean and very efficient.Ur ... I have to go. Here comes my suitcase.
W：OK， thank you very much.
M：You’re welcome.
（Text 8）
W：What can I do for you， Sir？
M：I’m Tom in Room 528 and I’d like to have a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
W：At what time？
M：6：15 a.m. please.
W：We have a computer wake-up service.Please dial 2 for the service first and then the time； that is to say， dial 2， and then 0615 for the time.
M：I see. Then it is 20615.Thank you. By the way， if I want to change my wake-up time， what shall I do？
W：Just dial your new wake-up time.The computer will record it.
M：If I dial 20700， I will be woken up at 7：00 a.m.Am I right？
W：Yes， that’s right.
M：Thank you， good night.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Tom， did you go to see a film last night？
M：Yes， I went there with Tony.
W：How did you like the film？
M：Rather bad， Mary， you can’t imagine it. It was a complete waste of time. It was about a married couple. They lived with the wife’s mother because they didn’t have enough money to buy a house of their own.
W：A lot of young people have to do that today.
M：Yes， but the husband had to work overtime 3 times a week. So he was always tired out.
W：It sounds miserable.
M：Not really.Later， his wife was able to find a good job as a manager in a company. So in the end， they were able to buy a house.And he didn’t have to work hard any more.Stupid， wasn’t it？
W：I don’t know. Anyway， I don’t want to see the film.I’m so busy with my exams.
（Text 10）
Most Americans treat their pets like family members. It means Americans love their pets.And they provide them with a proper home， food， exercise， and medical care.Americans love pets and it is not just puppy love. Sometimes， they add to their interest to their pets with entertaining videos and amusing toys.If they have an eye for fashion， pets’ owners can dress their pets in pretty clothes.For special occasions， they can use perfume to make their dogs smell nice or less beastly. You might see Americans treat their pets like they treat their children， sometimes even better. The most common pets in the US are dogs， cats， birds and fish. Pets， such as dogs and cats， make good companions. But in addition to providing good companionship， pets are useful too. For example， dogs guard property， herd cattle and sheep， and lead the blind.Monkeys， unusual pets in the US， will soon become useful pets for disabled persons.Scientists are now training monkeys to help disabled persons do some simple tasks， such as eating， cleaning the house and even changing the channel on the TV set.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了紐約通票。使用該通票，游客可以在特定時間內參觀紐約市100多個景點。
21.D　細節理解題。綜合全文可知，該旅游通票有1、2、3、5、7、10（天）等六種時長選擇，沒有參觀景點數目的限制；另外，第一次使用時激活就可以了；絕大部分景點無需提前預約。
22.C　細節理解題。根據How to get your New York Pass部分可知，游客有三種方式獲得該通票：手機下載、全球快遞或到紐約再領。
23.C　推理判斷題。根據How to get fast track entry部分可知，該通票最大的好處是節約時間，因為游客不必去排隊購票。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。Michael King的一萬美元失而復得，他回報好心人Steve Harrison的卻是一罐蘋果醬。
24.A　推理判斷題。根據第三、四段可知，Michael King從銀行取了一萬美元用來還債務，結果因粗心大意放在汽車保險杠上而丟失了。
25.B　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，讓Michael King感到吃驚的是他的錢沒被別人拿走反而還歸還給了自己。
26.D　推理判斷題。根據倒數第三段可知，Steve Harrison撿到錢后絲毫沒有想過據為己有，而是毫不猶豫地設法歸還給了失主，這充分說明他是一個高尚的人。
27.B　標題歸納題。綜合全文可知，本文主要講述了Steve Harrison撿到一萬美元后歸還給失主的故事；Steve Harrison作為finder （撿到錢者）并沒有成為keeper（占有錢財者）。因此B項更適合作文章標題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。隨著美國民營航天業的發展，太空之旅離我們越來越近了。
28.D　細節理解題。根據第二段可知，美國民營航天業的崛起，將使人們未來的太空之旅變得越來越容易。
29.A　推理判斷題。根據第三段可知，作者很看好未來太空旅游業的前景，他認為太空旅游將是安全和可靠的。
30.B　推理判斷題。第四段指出太空旅游對速度和高度都要求很高、成本也極其高昂；第五段提出另一種比較便宜可行的方案——亞軌道發射。由此可以判斷，它必然是為了降低成本而降低了發射標準。
31.B　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，雖然Blue Origin和Virgin Galactic這兩家公司的票價也很高昂，但是比起Dennis Tito 2001年的票價來就低得多了。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。當我們在消費時，伴隨著金錢的失去，也會產生一些情感上的痛苦和內疚感。這就是心理學上所謂的“道德稅”或“支付之痛”。
32.C　推理判斷題。根據第三段可知，道德稅服務于人類進化的目的。它平衡了我們從新購買的物品中獲得的快樂，以避免過度消費；我們可以把它看作是一種自我調節的情感工具，幫助我們將消費控制在預算之內。由此可知，本段講述了道德稅的積極影響。
33.A　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，當我們使用信用卡消費時，避免了付出現金時所感受到的直接經濟損失，從而減少了負面的內疚感，道德稅也降低了。
34.C　詞義猜測題。根據第五段可知，道德稅指的是我們花錢時的負罪感。然而，我們要想減少這種負罪感，就需要將購買樂趣與支付“分離”。我們收到禮物就是這樣一種情形：我們享受了購物的快樂，卻躲過了支付的痛苦。
35.B　推理判斷題。根據最后一段可知，在作者看來，我們想要的最佳禮物通常是標價較高、感覺有點奢侈的商品，同時會帶給我們較高的道德稅和支付時的內疚感。用最簡單的話概括就是我們自己舍不得花錢買、又特別想得到的東西。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。記憶可以分為三種：短期記憶、工作記憶和長期記憶。獲得長期記憶的秘訣是什么呢？
36.G　本段主要介紹三種記憶，前面介紹了短期記憶和工作記憶，此處應該介紹長期記憶，故G項符合語境。
37.F　上文提到了Input ＋ Output ＝ Short-term Memory這一公式，接下來需要對這一公式進行解釋，首先要解釋Input，故F項符合語境。
38.E　下文提到的thinking about new information和doing something active with it都是對信息的利用，故E項符合語境。
39.A　上句提出問題：how should you improve your long-term memory？，A項正是對這一問題的回答：獲得長期記憶的關鍵是復習和回顧。
40.C　上文列舉了草坪被反復踩踏然后出現路的例子，這是為了說明對信息的反復重復會形成長期記憶，故C項符合語境。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者在印度進行一個產品演示的時候突然停電了，觀眾拿出手機打開手電筒照亮了整個大廳，這讓作者感受到來自陌生人的愛。
41.B　根據下文about our products when the power went out可知，作者正在做關于他們產品的演示。
42.C　根據下文because we had invited all these people here可知，作者他們邀請了這么多人，突然停電后他們應該是覺得很尷尬。
43.A　根據上文It was in a dark hall和we had invited all these people here可知，作者他們邀請了很多人，因此這是一次公開演講。
44.D　根據上文There was no light.可知，停電了沒有光，每個人都坐在黑暗中。
45.B　根據上文停電了和下文Oh， my goodness.可知，此處表示作者在嘆氣。
46.A　根據上文I should be in control of it可知，作者是在主持這個活動。
47.D　根據下文and talking in the dark可知，雖然很尷尬，但作者他們還是繼續在黑暗中交談。
48.A　根據下文put the little light from his phone on可知，那個人是把手機拿起來，把手機上的手電筒打開了。
49.C　根據下文everyone was　50　 their light of their phone on us再結合作者當時在做產品演示可知，最后所有觀眾都打開了手機的手電筒，用手機的燈光照著作者他們，照亮了整個大廳。
50.B　參見上題解析。
51.D　參見第49題解析。
52.A　根據語境可知，每個人都在用手機的燈光照著作者，作者拿出手機，給大家拍了張照片。take a picture of為固定短語，意為“給……拍照”。
53.C　根據上文內容可知，此處是指大家用手機幫作者他們照亮大廳的場景。
54.B　根據語境可知，停電的時候觀眾用手機的燈照亮了大廳，這是對彼此的一種支持。
55.D　根據語境可知，這是作者經歷過的最美妙的來自陌生人的愛的感覺。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。2024年2月28日，著名作家余華、蘇童做客董宇輝的《與輝同行》直播間，最終《收獲》雜志賣出6.3萬套，創造了一個新的奇跡。
56.to　57.was　58.issues　59.to ask　60.was founded　61.facing
62.its　63.What　64.the　65.partly　
第四部分
第一節
Dear Chris，
I’m so glad to hear that you are coming to China. Please allow me to recommend a famous tourist attraction to you — Emei Mountain.
　　Located in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province， Emei Mountain is one of the four holy mountains of Chinese Buddhism. The mountain is well known for its splendid cliffs and beautiful scenery. More importantly， it is also of great spiritual and cultural significance， in which there are many archaeological sites， important architecture， and cultural relics. It was added to the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List in 1996 and has been a favourite destination for tourists from all over the world.
I guarantee you will be satisfied with your trip in Emei Mountain and have a wonderful time there.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二節
　　When I stood up in front， the whole class looked at me.Everyone’s eyes were fixed upon me.They seemed to be expecting a different me.My voice was still shaky， but I managed to overcome my fear little by little.Inspired by my dad and mom， I knew what to say now.I told them one of my night dreams and how I learned taking pictures from Penelope， the goddess living in the castle drawn by my mom.Actually， Penelope had never told me how to， but it worked.When I stopped talking， the class was in total silence.
Dad clapped his hands together loud and clear.Then shouted my mom.And then followed claps and shouts from everyone else.Some kids even started to ask me questions！ They were curious about the cool glasses made out of old cameras and they wondered what effect it would be if I took a picture of them.With a flash of bright light， the camera included them all， including my smiling mom and dad sitting in the back.I knew it was a good shot and of course a wonderful speech.
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單元質量檢測（四）　
JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
（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。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’s favourite month？
A. March. B. May. C. June.
2. How much did a pound of green beans cost five years ago？
A. $0.50. B. $1.00. C. $1.50.
3. Who is going to make the copies for Anne？
A. The clerk. B. The man. C. Her assistant.
4. What will Rose do this Sunday？
A. Go to the movies.
B. Attend the English party.
C. Celebrate her father’s birthday.
5. What do we know about the man？
A. He is rather tired.
B. He is quite confident.
C. He doesn’t work hard.
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。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 happened to the man？
A. He was out of work.
B. He failed his final test.
C. He didn’t do well in his teaching.
7. How does the man feel toward the woman？
A. Friendly. B. Grateful. C. Disappointed.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers？
A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Workmates.
9. Which aspect of the airport is the man very satisfied with？
A. The elevator.
B. The products’ prices.
C. The general appearance.
10. Why isn’t the man happy with the gate in the arrival area？　
A. It doesn’t work well.
B. It’s far from Immigration.
C. It’s not clean and efficient.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. Why does the man phone the woman？
A. He doesn’t know how to use the phone.
B. He can’t find a clock in the hotel room.
C. He wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
12. Where does the conversation probably take place？
A. At a hotel.
B. At a clock shop.
C. At the information desk.
13. What does the first number “2” refer to？
A. The floor. B. The service. C. The time.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14. What does Mary probably do？
A. A manager. B. A housewife.
C. A student.
15. What did Tom think of the film？
A. Terrible. B. Wonderful. C. Just so-so.
16. What happened to the couple in the end？
A. They had to work even harder.
B. They bought a house of their own.
C. They continued to live with the wife’s mother.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. Which is not provided for the pets in America？
A. Exercise. B. Education.
C. Medical care.
18. Why do some owners dress their pets in pretty clothes？
A. To entertain them.
B. To keep them warm.
C. To keep them in fashion.
19. Which is the unusual pet in the US？
A. Monkeys. B. Fish. C. Birds.
20. Which pets can be trained to help disabled persons？
A. Dogs and cats.
B. Birds and dogs.
C. Dogs and monkeys.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Which month do you like？
M：March is a nice month， but I think May is the best one.What about
you？
W：I like June best because I can go swimming then.
（Text 2）
M：The prices of the vegetables have increased a lot. Now， green beans
cost 1.5 dollars a pound.
W：I know， but 5 years ago， they were just a third of that price.
（Text 3）
M：Hello Anne， why are you waiting here？
W：I’m waiting for the clerk to come back. I need to make some copies
of this paper.
M：Why trouble him？I’ll work the machine right now.
（Text 4）
M：Shall we go to the English party or watch a movie this Sunday，
Rose？
W：Both sound great， Bob.But I’m going to my father’s birthday
party. Thanks for asking me.
（Text 5）
W：You don’t look very well.
M：Yes， I stayed up very late last night rewriting my paper.
W：Haven’t you finished it yet？
M：Not yet， I don’t know when.
（Text 6）
M：How are you， Mrs Branden？
W：Pretty good.How are you doing？
M：Not so good.I just lost my job today.
W：I’m sorry to hear that.
M：How are your students doing？
W：They are very nervous about their final test.
M：I remember you gave our class the hard final test in my first year of
college.Many of us failed.But I really learned a lot from you. You see， I
can speak English very well now.
W：Thank you for saying so.
（Text 7）
W：Excuse me， I’m Lisa. We’re doing a survey.Could I ask you
some questions while you’re waiting for your baggage？
M：Sure， go ahead.
W：OK， how do you feel about the arrival area？Are you happy with
it？
M：Well， I’m not， really.
W：Oh， why？
M：The gate is a long way from Immigration and the elevator isn’t
working.
W：Oh， dear， I’m sorry to hear that. OK， then I see you have
bought some duty-free items here. Are you happy with the prices？
M：Well， I think they are a little high.
W：A little high？
M：Oh， yes， compared to most places in Asia.
W：I see. Well， how about the general appearance of the airport？
M：Excellent！It’s the cleanest airport I have ever been in.
W：So it’s clean and efficient？
M：Clean and very efficient.Ur ... I have to go. Here comes my
suitcase.
W：OK， thank you very much.
M：You’re welcome.
（Text 8）
W：What can I do for you， Sir？
M：I’m Tom in Room 528 and I’d like to have a wake-up call
tomorrow morning.
W：At what time？
M：6：15 a.m. please.
W：We have a computer wake-up service.Please dial 2 for the service first
and then the time； that is to say， dial 2， and then 0615 for the time.
M：I see. Then it is 20615.Thank you. By the way， if I want to change
my wake-up time， what shall I do？
W：Just dial your new wake-up time.The computer will record it.
M：If I dial 20700， I will be woken up at 7：00 a.m.Am I right？
W：Yes， that’s right.
M：Thank you， good night.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Tom， did you go to see a film last night？
M：Yes， I went there with Tony.
W：How did you like the film？
M：Rather bad， Mary， you can’t imagine it. It was a complete waste
of time. It was about a married couple. They lived with the wife’s
mother because they didn’t have enough money to buy a house of their
own.
W：A lot of young people have to do that today.
M：Yes， but the husband had to work overtime 3 times a week. So he
was always tired out.
W：It sounds miserable.
M：Not really.Later， his wife was able to find a good job as a manager
in a company. So in the end， they were able to buy a house.And he
didn’t have to work hard any more.Stupid， wasn’t it？
W：I don’t know. Anyway， I don’t want to see the film.I’m so
busy with my exams.
（Text 10）
Most Americans treat their pets like family members. It means
Americans love their pets.And they provide them with a proper home，
food， exercise， and medical care.Americans love pets and it is not just
puppy love. Sometimes， they add to their interest to their pets with
entertaining videos and amusing toys.If they have an eye for fashion，
pets’ owners can dress their pets in pretty clothes.For special
occasions， they can use perfume to make their dogs smell nice or less
beastly. You might see Americans treat their pets like they treat their
children， sometimes even better.
The most common pets in the US are dogs， cats， birds and fish. Pets，
such as dogs and cats， make good companions. But in addition to
providing good companionship， pets are useful too. For example， dogs
guard property， herd cattle and sheep， and lead the blind.Monkeys，
unusual pets in the US， will soon become useful pets for disabled
persons.Scientists are now training monkeys to help disabled persons do
some simple tasks， such as eating， cleaning the house and even
changing the channel on the TV set.
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
　　The New York Pass
The New York Pass looks like a credit card， and provides free entry
into over 100 of New York City’s top attractions as well as numerous
discounts at restaurants and retailers.
You have the option of selecting the pass for 1， 2， 3， 5， 7 and
10 days.There is no limit to how many attractions you are able to visit with
the pass， regardless of duration.
Simply buy your chosen pass and download instantly using our app
（or get it delivered/collect in city）.Then scan your pass to enter any of
the 100＋ attractions.
How to get your New York Pass
Pick your pass duration （1， 2， 3， 5， 7 or 10 days） and
download your mobile pass instantly using our app.If you prefer a physical
（實體的） pass， choose delivery （we deliver worldwide） or collect
on arrival in New York.
How to use your New York Pass
You now have free access to any of the 100＋ top attractions included
for the duration of your pass.Your pass is only activated （激活） when
you visit your first attraction and is valid for consecutive （連續的） days
（not 24-hour periods）.
How to pre-book tours
The majority of the 100＋ attractions don’t require any pre-
booking， you can simply turn up， scan your pass and head straight
inside.Some of the timed tours do require pre-booking and all information
can be found in the app and/or in the pocket-sized guidebook.
How to get fast track entry
The New York Pass offers fantastic time saving benefits.You can skip
the ticket line （does not apply to security lines） at top attractions.Just
look for the signs， show the attendant your pass and skip the ticket line.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了紐約通票。使用該
通票，游客可以在特定時間內參觀紐約市100多個景點。
本文是一篇應用文。文章簡要介紹了紐約通票。使用該
通票，游客可以在特定時間內參觀紐約市100多個景點。
21. What do we learn about the New York Pass？
A. It offers you five duration choices.
B. You must book your tours in advance.
C. You must activate it right after you get it.
D. It doesn’t limit the number of attractions.
解析：　細節理解題。綜合全文可知，該旅游通票有1、2、3、
5、7、10（天）等六種時長選擇，沒有參觀景點數目的限制；另
外，第一次使用時激活就可以了；絕大部分景點無需提前預約。
22. How many ways do you have to get your New York Pass？
A. One. B. Two.
C. Three. D. Four.
解析：　細節理解題。根據How to get your New York Pass部分
可知，游客有三種方式獲得該通票：手機下載、全球快遞或到紐
約再領。
23. What is the greatest advantage of the New York Pass？
A. Lower prices. B. Better service.
C. Higher efficiency. D. More attractions.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據How to get fast track entry部分可
知，該通票最大的好處是節約時間，因為游客不必去排隊購票。
B
　　Would you exchange $10，000 for a jar of applesauce （蘋果醬）？
Unless the Golden Delicious apples it was made from actually contained
chunks of real gold， probably not.
But that’s just the reward one Washington state man received for
returning $10，000 he found in the road to its rightful owner.
Michael King had just taken out the money from the bank to cover a
business debt he owed.For whatever reason， he was so distracted； he
accidentally left his wallet on his vehicle before starting the engine and
heading home.
“I just took the withdrawal that day， and I don’t know what drove
me to leave it on the bumper （保險杠） of the truck，” King told The
Seattle Times.“... I am just surprised that it didn’t get picked up by
somebody else.It would have destroyed us to have that amount of money
disappear.”
Meanwhile， Steve Harrison， who was heading in the opposite
direction noticed something floating in the breeze.Quickly realising it was
cash， he pulled over and snatched it up.He found King’s wallet as
well.
Harrison counted the money — one hundred $100 bills.His next order
of business： tracking down King and returning his bankroll and wallet.
“I never took seriously the thought of keeping it，” Harrison told
The Seattle Times.“It’s just simpler to do the right thing.Once I realised
that there was an ID involved， I knew I would return the money.”
When the two arranged to meet， King wasn’t able to give Harrison
a financial reward.Instead， he swapped （交換） the found funds for a
jar of home-made applesauce — which he told Harrison was made with
love and care by his family.
While that might sound like a mighty price jar of applesauce to
some， to us， it’s a form of currency that would leave a good taste in
anyone’s mouth.And King isn’t stopping there with his
gratitude.Harrison has been promised home-smoked salmon， home-made
blackberry jam， and many more tasty treats in his future.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。Michael King的一萬美元失而復得，
他回報好心人Steve Harrison的卻是一罐蘋果醬。
本文是一篇記敘文。Michael King的一萬美元失而復得，
他回報好心人Steve Harrison的卻是一罐蘋果醬。
24. What do we learn about Michael King？
A. He was very careless.
B. He was very wealthy.
C. He ran a successful business.
D. He had met Harrison before.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三、四段可知，Michael King從銀
行取了一萬美元用來還債務，結果因粗心大意放在汽車保險杠上
而丟失了。
25. What made Michael King feel surprised？
A. His losing lots of money.
B. His money coming back.
C. Steve Harrison’s finding him.
D. Steve Harrison’s being fortunate.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，讓Michael King感到吃
驚的是他的錢沒被別人拿走反而還歸還給了自己。
26. Which word can best describe Steve Harrison？
A. Sympathetic. B. Independent.
C. Strong-willed. D. Noble-minded.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據倒數第三段可知，Steve Harrison撿
到錢后絲毫沒有想過據為己有，而是毫不猶豫地設法歸還給了失
主，這充分說明他是一個高尚的人。
27. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. When a Loser Is a Weeper
B. When a Finder Isn’t a Keeper
C. How to Reward an Act of Kindness
D. How to Get Back What You Have Lost
解析：　標題歸納題。綜合全文可知，本文主要講述了Steve
Harrison撿到一萬美元后歸還給失主的故事；Steve Harrison作為
finder （撿到錢者）并沒有成為keeper（占有錢財者）。因此B項
更適合作文章標題。
C
　　For most people， getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream.
On 28 April 2001， Dennis Tito achieved that lifelong goal — but he
wasn’t a typical astronaut. Tito， a wealthy businessman， paid $20
million for a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to be the first tourist to
visit the International Space Station. Only seven people have followed suit
in the 20 years since， but that number is about to double in the next 12
months alone.
　　NASA has long been hesitant to play host to space tourists， so
Russia has been the only option available for those looking for this kind of
extreme adventure. However， it seems the rise of private space
companies is going to make it easier for regular people to experience
space.
　　Personally， I see the beginning of an era in which more people can
experience space. With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin hoping to
build a future for humanity in space， space tourism is a way to
demonstrate both the safety and reliability of space travel to the general
public.
　　Flights to space like Dennis Tito’s are expensive for a reason. A
rocket must burn a lot of costly fuel to travel high and fast enough to enter
Earth’s orbit.
　　Another cheaper possibility is a suborbital （亞軌道） launch， with
the rocket going high enough to reach the edge of space and coming right
back down. While passengers on a suborbital trip experience
weightlessness and incredible views， these launches are more accessible.
　　To our joy， three companies led by billionaire CEOs have emerged
as the major players： Virgin Galactic， Blue Origin， and SpaceX.
　　Now， SpaceX has two tourist launches planned. These trips will be
costly， at $55 million for the flight. Blue Origin’s and Virgin
Galactic’s suborbital trips are far more reasonable in cost， with both
priced between $200，000 and $250，000. Though these prices are
high， it is worth considering that Dennis Tito’s $20 million ticket in
2001 could pay for 100 flights on Blue Origin soon. The experience of
viewing the Earth from space， though， may prove to be priceless for a
whole new generation of space explorers.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。隨著美國民營航天業的發展，太空
之旅離我們越來越近了。
本文是一篇說明文。隨著美國民營航天業的發展，太空
之旅離我們越來越近了。
28. What makes space travel easier for common people？
A. Russia’s exploration in space.
B. NASA’s accepting space tourists.
C. The first space tour made by Dennis Tito.
D. The appearance of private space companies.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第二段可知，美國民營航天業的崛
起，將使人們未來的太空之旅變得越來越容易。
29. What’s the author’s attitude to space tourism？
A. Positive. B. Curious.
C. Worried. D. Doubtful.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段可知，作者很看好未來太空
旅游業的前景，他認為太空旅游將是安全和可靠的。
30. What do we learn about a suborbital launch？
A. It will increase the cost.
B. It will lower the standards.
C. It will offer a better experience.
D. It will make people travel farther.
解析：　推理判斷題。第四段指出太空旅游對速度和高度都要
求很高、成本也極其高昂；第五段提出另一種比較便宜可行的方
案——亞軌道發射。由此可以判斷，它必然是為了降低成本而降
低了發射標準。
31. What does the author think of Blue Origin’s and Virgin Galactic’s
suborbital trips？
A. They are unreasonably expensive.
B. They are relatively cheaper indeed.
C. They are not worth the money.
D. They are affordable to the public.
解析：　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，雖然Blue Origin和
Virgin Galactic這兩家公司的票價也很高昂，但是比起Dennis Tito
2001年的票價來就低得多了。
D
　　As we approach the holiday season， the pressure of gift-buying is a
source of stress for many people.
　　Taking a look at the psychology of financial choices can help
successful gift-giving. In addition to the economic loss of money， any
purchase of goods or services comes with costs other than coin. People
experience emotional pain — often in the form of guilt — when spending
money crazily. This is called the moral tax or pain of payment.
　　Moral tax serves an evolutionary purpose. It balances the joy we gain
from newly purchased items to avoid overspending. We can think of it as
an emotional tool for self-regulation that helps us stay within our budget.
Brain scans using fMRI technology show activation （激活） of brain
areas associated with physical pain， when people look at prices of items
they intend to purchase.
　　The strength of pain experienced depends on the specific
circumstances of a payment. Specifically， it matters how closely
purchase and payment are linked or coupled. One factor that affects
coupling is the payment method. Economic experiments have shown that
people are much more willing to make a payment if using a credit card as
opposed to cash. This is because the moral tax decreases during credit card
payments as the link between payment and purchase is less salient （顯著
的）. Paying with a credit card avoids an immediate financial loss at the
time of payment， thereby reducing negative feelings of guilt.
　　Moral tax is the feeling of guilt we experience when spending money.
We can reduce this guilt by de-coupling the enjoyment of a purchase from
its payment. However， the best way to reduce moral tax is by receiving a
gift — an item you didn’t have to pay for at all！
　　As a result， the best gifts are items that normally bring particularly
high levels of moral tax. This may include luxury goods that appear
overpriced and therefore cause particularly bad feelings of guilt upon
purchase. You usually think it a real treat， an unnecessary purchase， or
“too good” for buying the item yourself.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。當我們在消費時，伴隨著金錢的失
去，也會產生一些情感上的痛苦和內疚感。這就是心理學上所謂的
“道德稅”或“支付之痛”。
本文是一篇說明文。當我們在消費時，伴隨著金錢的失
去，也會產生一些情感上的痛苦和內疚感。這就是心理學上所謂的
“道德稅”或“支付之痛”。
32. What does the author stress about the moral tax in Paragraph 3？
A. What it means. B. How it happens.
C. Its positive effect. D. Its potential harm.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段可知，道德稅服務于人類進
化的目的。它平衡了我們從新購買的物品中獲得的快樂，以避免
過度消費；我們可以把它看作是一種自我調節的情感工具，幫助
我們將消費控制在預算之內。由此可知，本段講述了道德稅的積
極影響。
33. What happens when we use a credit card？
A. We experience less bad feelings.
B. We have more pain of payment.
C. We lose the pleasure of shopping.
D. We get more enjoyment of a purchase.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第四段可知，當我們使用信用卡消
費時，避免了付出現金時所感受到的直接經濟損失，從而減少了
負面的內疚感，道德稅也降低了。
34. What does the underlined word “de-coupling” in Paragraph 5
mean？
A. Managing. B. Removing.
C. Separating. D. Preventing.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據第五段可知，道德稅指的是我們花
錢時的負罪感。然而，我們要想減少這種負罪感，就需要將購買
樂趣與支付“分離”。我們收到禮物就是這樣一種情形：我們享
受了購物的快樂，卻躲過了支付的痛苦。
35. What do we know about the best gifts according to the author？
A. They bring no feeling of guilt.
B. They bring much pain of payment.
C. They are usually cheap but excellent.
D. They make you feel good upon purchase.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據最后一段可知，在作者看來，我們
想要的最佳禮物通常是標價較高、感覺有點奢侈的商品，同時會
帶給我們較高的道德稅和支付時的內疚感。用最簡單的話概括就
是我們自己舍不得花錢買、又特別想得到的東西。
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 are three basic kinds for memory： short-term memory，
working memory， and long-term memory.Short-term memory is the
sort of memory you use when someone tells you their phone number
and you remember it just long enough to write it down.Working
memory is a more active version of short-term memory and the brain is
able to retain it a little longer. 　36　.
To get something into your short-term memory， you need both
Input and Output.Here’s a formula： Input ＋ Output ＝ Short-term
Memory.
　37　.It is something outside of your head being put into your
head.Output is even more exciting because you have so many creative
choices and it’s up to you to decide how to apply what you’ve
learned.
　38　.By thinking about new information and then doing
something active with it， you are essentially telling your brain that
this new information is worth remembering.That “doing
something” could be a lot of creative possibilities.
But how should you improve your long-term
memory？ 　39　.Here’s the formula： Input ＋ Output ＋ Review
＝ Long-term Memory.
Imagine a grassy lawn that is between someone’s driveway and
front door.Rather than walk the long way down the path， most
people just cut through the grass to get to their car， right？ The more
times someone cuts through the grass， the flatter the grass becomes
on that new pathway until， eventually， there is a permanent dirt
path. 　40　.Every time you review something， neurons （神經
元） form a “pathway” in your brain and make it more
permanent.Maybe we should really be saying “practice makes
memory”.
A. All you need to do is review
B. A good memory is very important
C. That is pretty much how the brain works
D. It’s quite different from long-term memory
E. We make a memory only when we use information
F. Input is quite simply putting something into your brain
G. However， long-term memory stores information for a few days
up to decades
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。記憶可以分為三種：短期記憶、工
作記憶和長期記憶。獲得長期記憶的秘訣是什么呢？
本文是一篇說明文。記憶可以分為三種：短期記憶、工
作記憶和長期記憶。獲得長期記憶的秘訣是什么呢？
36. G　本段主要介紹三種記憶，前面介紹了短期記憶和工作記憶，
此處應該介紹長期記憶，故G項符合語境。
37. F　上文提到了Input ＋ Output ＝ Short-term Memory這一公
式，接下來需要對這一公式進行解釋，首先要解釋Input，故F
項符合語境。
38. E　下文提到的thinking about new information和doing something
active with it都是對信息的利用，故E項符合語境。
39. A　上句提出問題：how should you improve your long-term
memory？，A項正是對這一問題的回答：獲得長期記憶的關鍵是
復習和回顧。
40. C　上文列舉了草坪被反復踩踏然后出現路的例子，這是為了說
明對信息的反復重復會形成長期記憶，故C項符合語境。
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。
　　One time， I was with a bunch of strangers in India.I was giving
a（n） 　41　 about our products when the power went out.It was in
a dark hall， and I was with two other workmates.We were
so 　42　because we had invited all these people here.It was
a 　43 　talk.We couldn’t do anything about it.Our microphone
（麥克風） was gone.There was no light.Everyone was sitting
in 　44　， and I couldn’t help but 　45 　，“Oh， my
goodness.”
When the power went out， I felt like I should be in control of
it， because I was 　46 　the event.While we were so embarrassed，
we just kept 　47　 and talking in the dark， hoping people would
stay.I felt it was really ridiculous because there were no windows and
it was a dark hall.
All of a sudden， a man in the back put up his 　48　， and put
the little light from his phone on.Then two more people， then three
people， finally the whole 　49　came on， and everyone
was 　50　 their light of their phone on us.It 　51 　the whole hall.
And so I got out my phone and took a 　52　 of everyone with
their light shining at me.It was the most beautiful 　53　 — a feeling
that we were all in this together.That was not anyone’s fault， and
we were just all here， 　54　 each other.
It was the most beautiful feeling of love from strangers I’d
ever .
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者在印度進行一個產品演示的時
候突然停電了，觀眾拿出手機打開手電筒照亮了整個大廳，這讓作
者感受到來自陌生人的愛。
55　.
本文是一篇記敘文。作者在印度進行一個產品演示的時
候突然停電了，觀眾拿出手機打開手電筒照亮了整個大廳，這讓作
者感受到來自陌生人的愛。
41. A. concert B. presentation
C. lecture D. instruction
解析：　根據下文about our products when the power went out可
知，作者正在做關于他們產品的演示。
42. A. frightened B. inspired
C. embarrassed D. annoyed
解析：　根據下文because we had invited all these people
here可知，作者他們邀請了這么多人，突然停電后他們應該是
覺得很尷尬。
43. A. public B. serious
C. private D. regular
解析：　根據上文It was in a dark hall和we had invited all
these people here可知，作者他們邀請了很多人，因此這是一
次公開演講。
44. A. turn B. defence
C. order D. darkness
解析：　根據上文There was no light.可知，停電了沒有光，每
個人都坐在黑暗中。
45. A. resign B. sigh
C. refuse D. continue
解析：　根據上文停電了和下文Oh， my goodness.可知，此處
表示作者在嘆氣。
46. A. hosting B. covering
C. celebrating D. monitoring
解析：　根據上文I should be in control of it可知，作者是在主持
這個活動。
47. A. setting out B. going about
C. setting down D. going on
解析：　根據下文and talking in the dark可知，雖然很尷尬，但
作者他們還是繼續在黑暗中交談。
48. A. phone B. flash C. lamp D. light
解析：　根據下文put the little light from his phone on可知，那個
人是把手機拿起來，把手機上的手電筒打開了。
49. A. students B. staff
C. audience D. workmates
解析：　根據下文everyone was 　50　 their light of their phone on
us再結合作者當時在做產品演示可知，最后所有觀眾都打開了手
機的手電筒，用手機的燈光照著作者他們，照亮了整個大廳。
50. A. bringing B. shining
C. gathering D. dawning
解析：　參見上題解析。
51. A. faded in B. went into
C. filled in D. lit up
解析：　參見第49題解析。
52. A. picture B. charge
C. comfort D. notice
解析：　根據語境可知，每個人都在用手機的燈光照著作者，
作者拿出手機，給大家拍了張照片。take a picture of為固定短語，
意為“給……拍照”。
53. A. spot B. friction
C. scene D. facility
解析：　根據上文內容可知，此處是指大家用手機幫作者他們
照亮大廳的場景。
54. A. teaching B. supporting
C. appreciating D. devoting
解析：　根據語境可知，停電的時候觀眾用手機的燈照亮了大
廳，這是對彼此的一種支持。
55. A. spread B. found
C. expressed D. experienced
解析：　根據語境可知，這是作者經歷過的最美妙的來自陌生
人的愛的感覺。
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。
　　On 28 February 2024， one of the country’s top livestream
influencers Dong Yuhui， invited two writers and the editor-in-chief of
Harvest magazine 　56　 his Douyin program， Time With Yuhui.
　　The enthusiasm that writers Yu Hua and Su Tong brought to the
livestream 　57　 （be） so heated and continuous that Dong
extended the one-hour program to 150 minutes.
　　By the end of the session， the literary magazine had sold 63，
000 annual 　58　 （issue）. The sum of magazines sold exceeded
12.4 million yuan （$1.7 million）.
　　The phenomenal nighttime talk show led many 　59　 （ask）
the same question： How many people still read， particularly printed
magazines and books？
　　Harvest 　60　 （found） in 1957， and has been boosting
contemporary Chinese literature since the 1980s. Harvest’s editor-in-
chief Cheng Yongxin said throughout the hard times 　61　 （face）
all printed publications， the magazine has never run any
advertisements， because according to one of 　62　 （it）
founders， Ba Jin， “readers come to us for literature， not for
ads”.
　　“ 　63　 brought us to this livestream is that things have
changed， and we’re being challenged，” Cheng said. “But I
fully believe in 　64　 power of literature， and of good writing.”
　　Dong remembers that the attention he received as buyers rushed
to his livestreaming room can 　65　 （part） be attributed to his past
readings of literature. “Literature brings us closer，” Dong added.
　　The success led media critics to see a light in the future of serious
writing.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。2024年2月28日，著名作家余華、
蘇童做客董宇輝的《與輝同行》直播間，最終《收獲》雜志賣出6.3
萬套，創造了一個新的奇跡。
本文是一篇新聞報道。2024年2月28日，著名作家余華、
蘇童做客董宇輝的《與輝同行》直播間，最終《收獲》雜志賣出6.3
萬套，創造了一個新的奇跡。
56. to　考查介詞。invite sb to ...是固定表達，意為“邀請某人
到……”。這里表示董宇輝邀請兩位作家和《收獲》雜志的主編
到《與輝同行》直播間。
57. was　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。本句主語為The
enthusiasm，且根據語境可知，應用一般過去時，故填was。
58. issues　考查名詞復數。這里issue表示“雜志的期數”，為可
數名詞，根據語境可知，應用復數形式。
59. to ask　考查非謂語動詞。lead sb to do sth是固定表達，表示
“引導某人做某事”。
60. was founded　考查動詞的時態、語態和主謂一致。本句時
間狀語為in 1957，且表示被動概念，因此用一般過去時的被動
語態。
61. facing　考查非謂語動詞。這里動詞face表示“面臨”，這里
用現在分詞作后置定語。
62. its　考查代詞。本空后面是名詞founders，因此這里應用一個
形容詞性物主代詞來修飾它。
63. What　考查主語從句。這里連接代詞What引導一個主語從
句，在從句中作主語。
64. the　考查冠詞。這里特指“文學的力量”，應用定冠詞the。
65. partly　考查詞形轉換。本空后面是謂語動詞，因此這里應用
一個副詞來修飾它。
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。你的新西蘭好友Chris對中國的自然文化遺產
很感興趣，打算來中國旅游。請你給他寫一封郵件，內容包括：
1. 表示歡迎；
2. 推薦一處中國的自然文化景觀并對其進行簡要介紹。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
　　I’m so glad to hear that you are coming to China. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　Yours，
　Li Hua
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
Dear Chris，
I’m so glad to hear that you are coming to China. Please allow me
to recommend a famous tourist attraction to you — Emei Mountain.
Located in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province， Emei Mountain
is one of the four holy mountains of Chinese Buddhism. The mountain is
well known for its splendid cliffs and beautiful scenery. More
importantly， it is also of great spiritual and cultural significance， in
which there are many archaeological sites， important architecture， and
cultural relics. It was added to the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
List in 1996 and has been a favourite destination for tourists from all over
the world.
I guarantee you will be satisfied with your trip in Emei Mountain and
have a wonderful time there.
　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。
　　At the start of the school year， I had to tell everyone about my
summer.My voice slid down my throat and wouldn’t come back up no
matter how many times I coughed.
That speech only took 30 seconds.But this time， I had three weeks
to research and write my speech.When I asked for advice at dinner on the
last Friday， Dad said，“Well now， Kyna， a speech is like this
table.The top is your topic.Your main points are the legs.If you don’t
have enough， it’ll just fall over.”
He was no help to me.All I was doing to write this speech was staring
at the computer screen.When Mom came to my bedroom that night， she
asked， “When is this speech due？”
“Monday.I hate speaking in front of people，” I said.
“There’s nothing to fear here，” she said.“Know what I did
when I had to give my first speech？ I drew pictures.I showed them what I
could do well and talked about it.I got a round of applause （掌聲）.”
Mom drew so well that you believed it could be real.I have a picture
on my wall to prove it — a street leading out of my room up to a castle on a
hill that has me traveling there in my dreams almost every night.That night
when I went in through the keep of the castle and entered the kitchen， I
was blinded by a flash of bright light — Penelope， the princess I
imagined living there held up an old-fashioned camera.
When I woke up in the morning， I had a plan for how to prepare for
my speech.That Sunday， I practiced the speech until my voice went
hoarse （嘶啞的）.
On Monday， Mom and Dad drove me to school， and I wore my
favourite sunglasses， made out of the lenses （鏡片） of two old
cameras.
Behind a camera is where I felt the most comfortable， especially
with Mom and Dad right there with me， sitting in the back of the
classroom with a few grandparents who came to hear the speeches.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
When I stood up in front， the whole class looked at me. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Dad clapped his hands together loud and clear.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
When I stood up in front， the whole class looked at me.Everyone’s
eyes were fixed upon me.They seemed to be expecting a different me.My
voice was still shaky， but I managed to overcome my fear little by
little.Inspired by my dad and mom， I knew what to say now.I told them
one of my night dreams and how I learned taking pictures from Penelope，
the goddess living in the castle drawn by my mom.Actually， Penelope
had never told me how to， but it worked.When I stopped talking， the
class was in total silence.
Dad clapped his hands together loud and clear.Then shouted my
mom.And then followed claps and shouts from everyone else.Some kids
even started to ask me questions！ They were curious about the cool
glasses made out of old cameras and they wondered what effect it would be
if I took a picture of them.With a flash of bright light， the camera
included them all， including my smiling mom and dad sitting in the
back.I knew it was a good shot and of course a wonderful speech.
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