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單元質(zhì)量檢測（二）　Out of this world
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（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(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1.What will the woman probably do？（　?。?br/>A.Stay at home.　　　　　 　　　B.Buy a book.　　　　　 　　　C.Go to the countryside.
2.What will the woman eat？（　?。?br/>A.Eggs and toast. B.Fruit and vegetables. C.Toast and fruit.
3.Whom is the woman speaking to？（　　）
A.A repairman. B.A salesman. C.A receptionist.
4.What does the man think of the watch？（　?。?br/>A.He thinks it looks awesome. B.He feels it is expensive. C.He can’t tell if it is different.
5.What does the man mean in the end？（　?。?br/>A.He won’t be able to watch the game.
B.He won’t play in the game.
C.He’ll go to see a doctor this weekend.
第二節(jié)（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(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？（　?。?br/>A.Manager and assistant. B.Headmaster and teacher. C.Interviewer and applicant.
7.What is the strength of the woman？（　　）
A.Being creative. B.Being cooperative. C.Being competitive.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What kind of party is the woman planning？（　?。?br/>A.Her birthday party. B.The New Year’s party. C.A company party.
9.What will the woman do next？（　　）
A.Help the man. B.Tell the man what to do. C.Finish the preparations by herself.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What kind of medicine will the woman’s daughter take？（　?。?br/>A.Liquid. B.Tablets. C.Capsules.
11.When should the little girl take the medicine according to the man’s advice？（　?。?br/>A.Before bedtime. B.One hour after meals. C.Two hours before meals.
12.Where are probably the two speakers？（　?。?br/>A.In a hospital. B.In a clinic. C.In a drugstore.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What did the man plan to do next Saturday？（　?。?br/>A.Have a party with his friends. B.See the house with the woman. C.Play basketball.
14.What does the woman think of the man at first？（　?。?br/>A.He is lazy. B.He is selfish. C.He is hard-working.
15.When will the woman move at last？（　　）
A.On Sunday. B.On Saturday. C.On Friday.
16.Which of the following surprises the man？（　?。?br/>A.Moving early in the morning.
B.Borrowing his car for the whole day.
C.Working on Saturday.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.What is the speaker mainly talking about？（　?。?br/>A.A measure to deal with being overweight.
B.A school to offer cooking lessons.
C.A way to set up cookery clubs.
18.What do we know about the cooking lessons？（　?。?br/>A.They will be given in primary schools.
B.They will be provided one hour a week.
C.They will last for the whole school year.
19.Why are schools setting up “Let’s Get Cooking” clubs？（　?。?br/>A.To teach children to cook healthy food.
B.To train more cookery teachers for schools.
C.To help students remember simple recipes.
20.What does the government promise to do？（　　）
A.Buy the equipment. B.Build new kitchens. C.Help poor students.
第二部分　閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（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 Books That Made Me
　　Jane Smiley won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1992 for her novel A Thousand Acres. Now she shares the books that have shaped her life.
The Transylvanian Trilogy
By Miklos Banffy
　　Banffy’s understanding of the political issues in Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire before the First World War is sharp and informative， but what I love the most is his exploration of the landscape.For American readers， I think its depictions （描述） of this lost world are a revelation.Completely readable， and completely absorbing.
The Bobbsey Twins at School
By Laura Lee Hope
　　The books I loved as a child were about the Bobbsey Twins， especially The Bobbsey Twins at School.I read them with a torch at night.They taught me about a life I didn’t have （I wished for a twin） and one I wanted to have — childhood adventures.They were easy to read and had good stories.I thought they were autobiographical.I felt that I understood Nan and Bert， Freddie and Flossie.They were my own little family.
Horse
By Geraldine Brooks
　　I’ve written a lot of books about horses and horse racing， but this one captures the problematic history of racing as well as the psychology of the trainers， owners， and the horse of the title in the early years of racing in America.Brooks understands and empathises with all of her characters， and it is thoughtful — a masterpiece.
Kindred
By Octavia Butler
　　It is the most insightful and dramatic novel I’ve ever read about slavery （奴隸制） in America — its history and cost， and how it feels.What pushes it along is the time travel aspect — the character originally lives in modern LA.As she goes back and forth in time，all you want to do as a reader is keep reading.
　　
21.Who does “I” refer to in the text？（　?。?br/>A.Jane Smiley. B.Miklos Banffy.
C.Geraldine Brooks. D.Laura Lee Hope.
22.What can be learned about the second book？（　?。?br/>A.It was written by a student. B.It won the Pulitzer Prize.
C.It is a children’s book. D.It is science fiction.
23.What does Kindred touch on？（　　）
A.The history of slavery in America. B.The psychology of horse trainers.
C.Political issues in Hungary. D.Childhood adventures.
B
　　“How can you be okay with living in a country so far away and so different？” “The language is so hard.How are you going to be able to find your way around？” These are the most common questions I heard after I told people I was going to study abroad in China， a country that seemed so far away.Why risk dealing with that when Paris or London would be so much more accessible？
　　But a part of studying abroad is about embracing （欣然接受） the inaccessible.I took Chinese in high school and fell in love with it.Ever since I started college， I was determined to study in China.Three years later， I made it happen.
　　Of course， it was not easy.At the airport， people spoke English so I didn’t worry too much about finding my way around.And then I met other foreign students who would become my best friends for five straight months.But once leaving the airport and downtown areas， we were fully immersed in China.I lived in a more suburb-like （類似城郊的） area， more residential than the rest of Shanghai.People always looked at us curiously as we went about our days and few of them spoke English.It was awkward at first.Slowly， as we got more used to the language， people talked with us.Of course， they wanted to know the differences between living in America and living in China.
　　My roommate studied abroad in Ireland last semester while I was in China.There is nothing wrong with going to Europe， but if you want to broaden your horizons， I would suggest looking elsewhere.Living in a place that is so different from what I am used to gives me valuable experiences I can’t get any other way.My Chinese teacher was so amazing and patient with us，and my other Chinese friends helped me through the difficult part of feeling out of place in the unknown.In a strange way， not being able to express everything I want brings me closer to people.
24.How did people feel when knowing the author’s decision？（　　）
A.Excited.　　　　　　B.Puzzled. C.Appreciated.　　　　　　D.Disappointed.
25.When did the author fall in love with Chinese？（　?。?br/>A.When she started college. B.When she was in high school.
C.Three years after she went to college. D.The third year she studied in China.
26.What do we learn about the author’s experience in China？（　?。?br/>A.She failed to get on with other foreign students.
B.She once had difficulty finding her way to college.
C.She spent little time sightseeing in the rest of Shanghai.
D.She was uncomfortable with people’s curious stares at first.
27.What might the author agree with according to the last paragraph？（　?。?br/>A.Language won’t be a problem for making friends.
B.It isn’t wise for her roommate to study in Ireland.
C.Her English-speaking friends make China a place of comfort.
D.Nations need to clear up misunderstandings between each other.
C
　　In the past five years， a revolution （革命） has gathered pace in the transport sector.Electric cars have hit the mainstream.
　　The latest figures released on 26 April by the International Energy Agency （IEA） suggest almost one-in-five new cars sold worldwide this year will be either full-battery electric or plug-in hybrid （插電式混合動力） models.In total， 14 million of these kinds of vehicles are expected to be sold this year， up from around a million in 2017.
　　This explosive growth is a testament to industry innovation and government interventions （干預(yù)）.Falling battery costs have delivered longer-range cars， boosting their consumer appeal.Meanwhile， government policies， including upcoming restrictions on the sale of new petrol and diesel （柴油） cars in some countries， have caused people to choose zero-emission driving.
　　But although electrification of the global vehicle fleet brings climate benefits， there is also cause for concern.SUVs have been growing in popularity in recent years， accounting for 42 per cent of all car sales in 2020.At the same time， electric SUVs have also gained ground， representing roughly 35 per cent of electric passenger car sales in 2022.
　　Electric SUVs are still greener than their petrol and diesel counterparts， but their size and weight erase some of the climate gains from moving to electric vehicles.Their larger batteries also require more raw minerals， putting extra pressure on already stretched global supplies.“The trend towards larger cars is definitely not desirable at all，” says Christian Brand from the University of Oxford.
　　Air pollution is another worry.“The benefit of moving to an electric vehicle， from an exhaust （廢氣） emission point of view， is actually pretty small，” says Frank Kelly from Imperial College London.And since electric vehicles still produce pollution from their tyres， brakes and road wear， air pollution won’t fully go away.“We’re still going to have a pretty big problem in our cities，” says Kelly.
　　“As such， governments must do more to reduce car dependency， particularly in urban areas，” says Kelly.“Clean public transport is the solution to our air pollution problem in urban areas.”
28.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about？（　?。?br/>A.How the car industry transformed.
B.Why people turn to electric vehicles.
C.A prediction of the car industry’s future.
D.A comparison between electric vehicles and traditional ones.
29.Which of the following can replace the underlined part “gained ground” in Paragraph 4？（　?。?br/>A.met with opposition B.controlled the market
C.made significant progress D.gone into gradual decline
30.What does Kelly suggest people do？（　?。?br/>A.Use public transport. B.Share cars with others.
C.Stop using petrol vehicles. D.Choose smaller electric vehicles.
31.What can be a suitable title for the text？（　　）
A.Electric Vehicles Are Rapidly Taking off — But Is That a Good Thing？
B.The Future of Electric Vehicles and Material Resources
C.How Green Are Electric Vehicles？Well， That Depends
D.Did SUVs Just Win the Electric Vehicle Market？
D
　　Since NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft became the first humanmade object to cross into interstellar （星際的） space， scientists have studied decades of its data sent back to Earth from billions of miles away， gaining insight into the mysteries of our universe.Now， a physicist and a flutist （長笛手） have transformed such waveform data of interstellar space into music fit more for a classical concert.The new piece of music was first played on 9 March 2023.
　　The musical work charts how Voyager 1 left the bubble around our sun and entered busy interstellar space.The melody （曲調(diào)）， played by a solo flute， begins with smooth， connected notes at a lower register （聲區(qū)） to illustrate the data from inside our solar system.A gradual increase in loudness follows to indicate the spacecraft crossing the heliopause， or the boundary that leads into interstellar space.Then the melody becomes very high and changes shape， with more jumps to describe the busy interstellar space environment.
　　“Understanding that this is connected to what Voyager 1 was measuring， I think， adds another dimension to what people are perceiving，” said Domenico Vicinanza， a music composer and physicist， who created the piece.“It is different because the physics is different ... something very， very dramatic changed.”
　　Alyssa Schwartz， an award-winning concert flutist， performed the piece from Voyager 1 data together with Vicinanza.But， sometimes， turning data into sound can lead to unreasonable musical tasks for a human to perform.For instance， the Voyager 1 piece has 37 measures （小節(jié)）， and there is no place to rest or breathe until Measure 32.“I’ve learned that nature doesn’t care about my need to breathe，” joked Schwartz.
　　Schwartz said the music has pushed her technical development with complex cross fingerings and broad， difficult jumps — patterns she hasn’t encountered anywhere else.“What’s interesting in this kind of music is that the composer that I’m trying to relate is nature，” Schwartz said.“I can’t rely on my knowledge of music theory or music history to try to inform the decision.”
32.What makes the creation of the new piece of music possible？（　?。?br/>A.Musical instruments taken aboard the space shuttle.
B.A physicist’s great curiosity about the flute.
C.A flutist’s proper understanding of physics.
D.Data collected by a NASA spacecraft.
33.What does the new music piece describe？（　?。?br/>A.Voyager 1’s journey into deep space.
B.The changes in the shape of the solar system.
C.A bubble’s gradual formation around the sun.
D.The sound of the busy interstellar space environment.
34.What does the author want to show by mentioning “Measure 32”？（　?。?br/>A.The musical work’s overall structure.
B.The performance’s challenging nature.
C.Alyssa Schwarfz’s remarkable musical skills.
D.Domenico Vicinanza’s unreasonable demand.
35.What does Alyssa Schwartz think of the new music piece？（　?。?br/>A.It has some room to improve. B.It has educational significance.
C.It is hard for her to understand. D.It is a brand-new experience for her.
第二節(jié)（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。
　　Today tropical rainforests are disappearing from the face of the globe.36.（　?。?It turns out quite a bit，even if you don’t live near one！Here is a list of things you can do to help.
　　Eliminate （消除） deforestation from your diet.
　　37.（　?。?For example， beef， soybean， and palm oil （棕櫚油） are major drivers of deforestation in the Amazon basin.Fortunately， you can limit your contribution to these destructive industries and reduce demand for these products.Choosing sustainably produced foods and products forces companies to change their practices.
　　Choose products that give back.
　　It’s best to buy less.38.（　?。?Teadora — which offers a line of skin care products — works with Rainforest Foundation US to protect a rainforest habitat for endangered species and to plant over one million trees in an area that is sacred （神圣的） to indigenous people.You can make a difference by making a simple switch to a product that gives back！
　　Reduce your carbon footprint.
　　To resolve the climate crisis which threatens rainforests， action is needed at all levels of society to reduce carbon emissions.39.（　　） You can choose to take public transportation，avoid fast fashion， avoid unnecessary air travel， etc.Whenever you cannot reduce， you can contribute by supporting projects that keep rainforests standing.
　　40.（　　）
　　The more people know about what’s happening to rainforests and the indigenous communities who protect and rely on them， the more likely they are to support the cause.By sharing indigenous people’s stories on social media， you spread public awareness and put pressure on those held responsible for deforestation — don’t underestimate the power of your voice！
A.Inform yourself and others.
B.Support indigenous communities.
C.What can you do to save the rainforests？
D.Why are these rainforests so important to our planet？
E.While the task seems intimidating， there are many things you as an individual can do.
F.But when you do buy， choose companies that donate directly to environmental causes.
G.Many foods you eat are grown on land that has been deforested for agriculture and other uses.
第三部分　語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（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。
　　Percy is a curious little boy.With an intense thirst for 　41　 and novelty， he often got into playful situations that brought him much 　42　.
　　One day， Percy walked by an ice cream shop， where the smell of delicious sweetness filled the air， creating a（n） 　43　 atmosphere.Percy walked inside.
　　“Hello！ How may I help you today？” the shopkeeper， Walter， greeted Percy.
　　Percy’s eyes shone with 　44　as he surveyed the colourful ice cream display.Struggling to 　45　 what he wanted， he turned to Walter and requested a sampling of each unique flavor.
　　Walter smiled and said， “Oh， Percy， be 　46　 — too much ice cream can give you a stomachache.”
　　“Oh， I can handle it！” 　47　 the warning， Percy tasted each and every delightful variation one after the other.
　　As he indulged in （沉溺于） his ice cream adventure， Percy 　48　 to notice the unease gradually surrounding his stomach， and the previously 　49　 experience turned into a serious stomachache that drew out groans （呻吟聲） of discomfort， causing waves of 　50　 to overwhelm Percy’s emotions.
　　He walked back to the counter， “Walter， I didn’t listen to your 　51　， and now my stomach hurts.”
　　Walter nodded， his eyes bearing an air of 　52　， and said， “Curiosity can be a wonderful thing， Percy， but it’s important not to let our desires cloud our 　53　.” Then Walter offered Percy a cup of tea.“This shall serve to 　54　 your stomachache.”
　　From that day on， Percy learned the importance of striking a 　55　 between his boundless curiosity and thoughtful consideration， ensuring that each adventure was both exciting and safe.
41.A.travel　　　　　　B.exploration　　　　　　C.performance　　　　　　D.observation
42.A.chance B.amusement C.trouble D.criticism
43.A.irresistible B.unavoidable C.confusing D.desperate
44.A.confidence B.excitement C.intelligence D.entertainment
45.A.maintain B.move C.explain D.decide
46.A.careful B.unique C.patient D.prepared
47.A.Turning off B.Running off C.Dropping off D.Brushing off
48.A.bothered B.failed C.forgot D.pretended
49.A.valuable B.rewarding C.enjoyable D.spiritual
50.A.relief B.regret C.loss D.pressure
51.A.advice B.stories C.heart D.needs
52.A.boredom B.laughter C.understanding D.complaint
53.A.curiosity B.honesty C.argument D.judgement
54.A.prevent B.detect C.ease D.guard
55.A.balance B.position C.contrast D.boundary
第二節(jié)（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?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
　　China 56.　　　　　　 （successful） launched the Land Exploration-4 01 satellite， the world’s first high-orbit synthetic aperture radar （SAR） （合成孔徑雷達） satellite.It 57.　　　　　　 （carry） into a preset orbit by a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province on 13 August 2023.
　　The satellite is equipped 58.　　　　　　 a SAR payload （載荷） that offers high resolution， wide coverage，multiple modes （模式）， and lightweight advantages.It combines the benefits of high-orbit observation with microwave observation， 59.　　　　　 （provide） all-weather and all-day imaging that is not limited by weather or lighting conditions.
　　The satellite is designed 60.　　　　　　 （improve） the accuracy and efficiency of identifying abnormal changes in weather and enhance the nation’s disaster prevention and control capabilities.It will enrich China’s key 61.　　　　　　 （region） observation methods and provide observation of China’s territory and surrounding areas for disaster prevention and 62.　　　　　　 （reduce）， earthquake monitoring， land and resources surveying， as well as applications in a range of 63.　　　　　　 （industry）.
　　China’s space field has been increasingly creating value in civilian applications.During the recent heavy rainfall 64.　　　　　　 impacted several provinces， 16 satellites were launched to provide rapid imaging services for disaster monitoring.These satellite images have supported disaster relief efforts and demonstrated China’s commitment to prioritizing 65.　　　　　　 well-being of its people in space development.
第四部分　寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
　　你班英語角本周的討論話題是：你覺得人類有可能移居太空嗎？請你準備一篇發(fā)言稿，發(fā)表你的看法。
注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
2.可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
第二節(jié)（滿分25分）
　　閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
　　“Mum！Dad！ My CAIE result’s out，” exclaimed Hala.Her mother ran from the kitchen.Her father， who was reading the newspaper，sprang from the sofa.“What is it？” said the impatient Sarah， Hala’s sister.Smiling ear to ear， Hala finally broke the silence， “I got A＋ in biology，physics， additional mathematics and chemistry.The rest are As.” The father kissed Hala’s forehead and said，“Once again， my daughter has made me proud.”“A＋ in biology？Then you’re set to be a doctor and walk in our footsteps， huh？” said her mother.
　　Sarah noticed that Hala didn’t seem as cheery as she had been when she had announced her results.Perhaps it was what their mother had said that made Sarah ponder （深思）.Hala had mentioned once that she might not become a doctor.Both the girls went to Hala’s room.
　　“You don’t seem so happy？” asked Sarah.
　　“Sarah，do you expect me to be a doctor as well？”
　　“Well， don’t you want to be？ When you were little， all you could think about was being a doctor.”
　　“That was because I was told good girls become doctors.I want to become a pilot， Sarah！I want to go out in the world and see what it’s like，” Hala replied firmly.“Okay，” Sarah sighed.“Come to the dinner table first.”
　　Afterwards， they all ate Hala’s favourite food to celebrate her good grades.She finally decided to voice what she had been thinking ever since she had taken her board exams.“Dad， I ... I don’t want to pursue medical science，” said Hala in a determined manner and continued.“I want to study aviation （航空）.I want to become a pilot.”
　　Dad explained to Hala that she should go into the medical field because they had already paved her way towards medicine.Besides， being a female， aviation studies could prove to be very demanding.And a bigger challenge would be that to study aviation she would have to move to another city that offered her a chance to learn flying.
注意：1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　But as they’d always encouraged her to be firm in her decisions， Hala did not want to change it.
In the next two years， Hala completed her studies from a college and enrolled in a flying academy.
單元質(zhì)量檢測（二）　Out of this world
第一部分
1－5　AABCB　　　　6－10　CBCBA
11－15　ACCBB 16－20　AABAC
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Let’s go driving in the countryside and then have a picnic.
W：I’d love to， but I’d rather read a book in bed on such a cloudy day.
（Text 2）
W：I’d like to order breakfast， please.I’ll take a cup of coffee， a bowl of fruit， some toast， and two eggs.
M：I’m sorry.We’re out of fruit this morning.Can I bring you some potatoes or seasonal vegetables instead？
W：Sure， I’ll have both.Thanks.
（Text 3）
M：Hi， my name is Colin Peterson， and I represent Comfort Breeze.Would you be interested in having your air conditioner replaced？
W：We just replaced it last spring.
M：Well， we are offering a big discount.
W：I’m afraid I’m not interested， but thank you for calling.
（Text 4）
M：You got the Samsung Galaxy Watch.Let me see it ...Wow， it looks just like a regular watch.
W：Yeah， that’s the cool thing about it：it has all these awesome features， but you can also use it as regular stuff.
（Text 5）
W：What happened to your leg？
M：I broke it while playing soccer last week.My doctor told me to wear this thing for a month.
W：I thought you had a championship game this weekend.
M：I do， unfortunately.I guess I’ll be watching from the sidelines.
（Text 6）
M：What’s your present position， please？
W：I’ve been a secretary for two years.Before that I taught at a university.
M：And how do you like working for IBM？
W：It’s challenging. But I feel I will learn a lot here.
M：What strengths will you bring to the job？
W：I get along well with people.I enjoy working with others.
M：That’s good.We always need team players here.
（Text 7）
M：What are you doing， Jane？
W：I am planning a party.
M：A party？What party？Your birthday party？
W：Of course not.My birthday is in December， don’t you remember？It’s the company party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists， bankers and professors from universities to the party.These people are very important to the development of the company.
M：Have you finished all the planning？
W：Finished？You must be joking.I have just started.I still need to get a lot more information， and I’ll have to write many invitation letters.
M：Can I help you？
W：Would you？That would be very nice.Let me tell you what to do first.
（Text 8）
M：Can I help you？
W：Yes， please.I’d like to get this prescription filled.
M：OK.It’ll be a few minutes.
W：Oh， while I’m here ...my daughter coughed quite a bit last night.Can you suggest anything？
M：How old is your daughter？
W：She’s four.
M：This is a good cough mixture.Give her two teaspoons before she goes to bed.If her cough doesn’t clear up in a day or two， you should take her to the doctor.
W：I will.Thanks.
M：And here’s your prescription.
W：Are there any special instructions？
M：They’re on the bottle.You have to take it on an empty stomach.That means at least one hour before meals or two hours after.
（Text 9）
W：Hey， will you be busy next Saturday？
M：Probably， what’s the matter？
W：I’m moving to a new apartment.It would be great if you could help me load my boxes into the car.
M：Well， I’m sorry that I can’t make it.I have to play basketball that day.
W：Oh， come on！You can play basketball anytime！
M：I missed the last few games because I had too much work to do.If I miss it again， the other guys will be really mad.Can’t you move on Sunday instead？I could help you then.
W：It has to be Saturday！The landlord already arranged for someone else to move in the next day.I can’t believe you only care about yourself.You’re supposed to be my friend！
M：OK， all right， I’ll help you.
W：Oh，that’s great.Thanks！Will you come at around 5：00 in the morning？
M：What？Why so early？
W：I borrow my friend’s car， and she needs it for work.The only time I can use it is early in the morning.Don’t worry. It will only take an hour or two！
M：Well，I guess I can play basketball later that day.
（Text 10）
W：According to experts， nearly 25％ of Britons， including children， are overweight. The government is worried and it is looking for ways to settle the problem.Many 11-to 14-year-olds already do cookery at school and from 2011， the government has been making this a must.It hopes that this will encourage people to cook instead of eating ready meals， fast food and snacks.All secondary school students will have cooking lessons for one hour a week for one term.They will learn to use simple， fresh stuff and simple recipes to prepare healthy， tasty meals.And schools are setting up cookery clubs called “Let’s Get Cooking” throughout the country.The clubs will give more children the chance to learn to cook after school.Head teachers worry about the equipment they will need for the lessons. About 15％ of schools do not have kitchens and there are not enough cookery teachers. The government promises to train 800 cookery teachers and to give schools ￡2.5 million a year to help children from poor families.
第二部分
21.A　22.C　23.A　
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者分享了自己在中國作交換生的經(jīng)歷和感想。
24.B　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段開頭的兩個問題以及最后一句可推知，當?shù)弥髡邔⑸峤筮h，選擇去中國讀書時，人們感到很困惑。
25.B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的I took Chinese in high school and fell in love with it.可知， 作者在高中時開始學(xué)習(xí)中文，并深深地喜歡上了它。
26.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的People always looked at us curiously as we went about our days and few of them spoke English.It was awkward at first.可知，在作者居住的地方，會說英語的人并不多。剛開始，人們總是用好奇的目光打量著他們這些外國交換生。作者對此感到很不自在。
27.A　推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的Living in a place that ...not being able to express everything I want brings me closer to people.可推知，作者認為語言并不會成為交友的障礙。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。電動汽車越來越受到人們的青睞，但是電動汽車真的有人們想象的那么好嗎？
28.B　段落大意題。第三段主要談了越來越多的人選擇購買電動汽車的原因——電池價格下降但汽車續(xù)航能力增強，以及在有些國家，政府限制人們購買汽油和柴油類汽車。
29.C　詞義猜測題。根據(jù)畫線部分上文的growing in popularity， At the same time和also可知，SUV的銷量不斷攀升，同時，電動SUV的發(fā)展也很好。
30.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段中的Clean public transport is the solution to our air pollution problem in urban areas.可知，Kelly建議人們乘坐公共交通工具，以此緩解空氣質(zhì)量問題。
31.A　標題歸納題。文章開頭說明汽車市場的大變革——電動汽車越來越受歡迎，接下來分析了電動汽車沒有人們想象的那樣環(huán)?！谱魇苋藗兦嗖A的電動SUV需要耗費更多原材料，電動汽車帶來的空氣污染也不少。因此，Kelly建議人們乘坐公共交通工具出行。故A項作標題最合適。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了NASA航天器Voyager 1采集的數(shù)據(jù)被譜成了樂曲。
32.D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容可知，科學(xué)家們一直在研究美國國家航空航天局的Voyager 1航天器幾十年來發(fā)送回來的數(shù)據(jù)。如今，一位物理學(xué)家和一位長笛演奏家把這些來自星際空間的波形數(shù)據(jù)變成了一首音樂作品。由此可知，正是NASA航天器收集的數(shù)據(jù)使得這首新音樂作品的創(chuàng)作成為可能。
33.A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的The musical work charts how Voyager 1 left the bubble around our sun and entered busy interstellar space.可知，這首音樂作品描繪了Voyager 1離開太陽系并進入星際空間的過程，即Voyager 1進入太空深處的旅程。
34.B　目的意圖題。根據(jù)第四段中的But， sometimes， turning data into sound ...rest or breathe until Measure 32.可知，有時，把數(shù)據(jù)變成聲音的結(jié)果就是人類需要去完成不合理的音樂任務(wù)。例如，這首新音樂作品有37個小節(jié)，直到第32小節(jié)演奏者才有機會喘息。由此可知，作者之所以提到第32小節(jié)是想舉例說明這場音樂演出很有挑戰(zhàn)性。
35.D　觀點態(tài)度題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句可知，Alyssa Schwartz曾提到，這首新音樂作品涉及了復(fù)雜的交叉指法以及難度很大且跨越幅度很廣的手指跳動，這些都是她從未遇到過的。由此可推知，對Alyssa Schwartz來說，這首音樂作品是一種全新的經(jīng)歷。
36.C　37.G　38.F　39.E　40.A　
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。多聽別人的意見，不要讓好奇心影響自己的判斷力。
41.B　根據(jù)上文的curious和下文的novelty可知，Percy喜歡探索新事物。
42.C　根據(jù)下文對Percy因為吃太多冰激凌而胃痛的描述可知，他的好奇心常給他帶來麻煩。
43.A　根據(jù)下文的Percy walked inside.可知，Percy對從冰激凌店飄出的香味是沒有抵抗力的。
44.B　根據(jù)下文的he turned to Walter and requested a sampling of each unique flavor可知，看到店里五彩繽紛的冰激凌，Percy興奮得兩眼放光。所以當決定不了到底要哪個口味的冰激凌的時候，他向Walter詢問，能不能每種口味都嘗一下。
45.D　參見上題解析。
46.A　根據(jù)下文的too much ice cream can give you a stomachache可知，Walter提醒Percy不能吃太多冰激凌。
47.D　根據(jù)上文的I can handle it可知，Percy無視Walter給他的忠告。
48.B　根據(jù)上文的he indulged in （沉溺于） his ice cream adventure可知，沉浸在吃冰激凌的喜悅中，Percy沒有注意到自己的胃在漸漸變得不舒服。
49.C　之前很享受的體驗逐漸被胃痛取代，Percy疼得呻吟。
50.B　根據(jù)下文的and now my stomach hurts可知，胃痛的他開始感到后悔，覺得自己不應(yīng)該不聽Walter的建議。
51.A　參見上題解析。
52.C　根據(jù)語境可知，Walter很理解Percy的痛苦，同時，他告誡Percy，不要讓欲望（好奇心）蒙蔽了自己的判斷力。
53.D　參見上題解析。
54.C　Walter給了Percy一杯熱茶，幫助他緩解胃痛。
55.A　最后一句是文章的核心思想——在好奇心和深思熟慮之間取得平衡才能讓自己的每一次冒險都是令人興奮和安全的。
56.successfully　57.was carried　58.with　59.providing　60.to improve　61.regional　62.reduction　63.industries　64.that/which　65.the　
第四部分
第一節(jié)
　　Today’s topic of discussion offers food for thought：Is it possible for humans to live beyond Earth？ My answer is yes.
　　First， recent advances in space technology have brought us closer to this dream than ever before.Besides， exploring other planets could provide a solution to increasing complex challenges Earth is facing， such as overpopulation and insufficient resources.
　　While moving to another planet is by no means easy， it is no longer just science fiction；it’s a potential reality.With determination and innovation， I believe， we can extend our reach beyond Earth.
第二節(jié)
　　But as they’d always encouraged her to be firm in her decisions， Hala did not want to change it.“Don’t worry， Dad.I’ve been thinking about my decision ever since our trip to Dubai seven years ago.That trip made me fall in love with aircraft and flying.I’ve been thinking of those clouds and how the world looks from above since then，” Hala looked at her dad and flashed a million-dollar smile.“I won’t let you down， I promise.”
　　In the next two years， Hala completed her studies from a college and enrolled in a flying academy.Gradually， Hala realised that getting permission from her parents was only the tip of the iceberg.The next four years， as warned by her father， were extremely tiresome.She had to study round-the-clock and her relatives didn’t make it easier either.They always said that “medicine was safer for girls”.But she wasn’t going to give up because planes always take off against the wind， not with it.It is true to say that until you spread your wings， you have no idea how far you’ll fly.
10 / 10(共107張PPT)
單元質(zhì)量檢測（二）　
Out of this world
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（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(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What will the woman probably do？（　?。?br/>A. Stay at home.
B. Buy a book.
C. Go to the countryside.
2. What will the woman eat？（　?。?br/>A. Eggs and toast.
B. Fruit and vegetables.
C. Toast and fruit.
3. Whom is the woman speaking to？（　　）
A. A repairman.
B. A salesman.
C. A receptionist.
4. What does the man think of the watch？（　?。?br/>A. He thinks it looks awesome.
B. He feels it is expensive.
C. He can’t tell if it is different.
5. What does the man mean in the end？（　?。?br/>A. He won’t be able to watch the game.
B. He won’t play in the game.
C. He’ll go to see a doctor this weekend.
第二節(jié)（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(yīng)位置。
聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽
完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？（　?。?br/>A. Manager and assistant.
B. Headmaster and teacher.
C. Interviewer and applicant.
7. What is the strength of the woman？（　?。?br/>A. Being creative.
B. Being cooperative.
C. Being competitive.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What kind of party is the woman planning？（　　）
A. Her birthday party.
B. The New Year’s party.
C. A company party.
9. What will the woman do next？（　　）
A. Help the man.
B. Tell the man what to do.
C. Finish the preparations by herself.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. What kind of medicine will the woman’s daughter take？（　　）
A. Liquid. B. Tablets. C. Capsules.
11. When should the little girl take the medicine according to the man’s
advice？（　　）
A. Before bedtime.
B. One hour after meals.
C. Two hours before meals.
12. Where are probably the two speakers？（　?。?br/>A. In a hospital.
B. In a clinic.
C. In a drugstore.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What did the man plan to do next Saturday？（　　）
A. Have a party with his friends.
B. See the house with the woman.
C. Play basketball.
14. What does the woman think of the man at first？（　?。?br/>A. He is lazy.
B. He is selfish.
C. He is hard-working.
15. When will the woman move at last？（　　）
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday.
C. On Friday.
16. Which of the following surprises the man？（　?。?br/>A. Moving early in the morning.
B. Borrowing his car for the whole day.
C. Working on Saturday.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about？（　?。?br/>A. A measure to deal with being overweight.
B. A school to offer cooking lessons.
C. A way to set up cookery clubs.
18. What do we know about the cooking lessons？（　?。?br/>A. They will be given in primary schools.
B. They will be provided one hour a week.
C. They will last for the whole school year.
19. Why are schools setting up “Let’s Get Cooking” clubs？（　?。?br/>A. To teach children to cook healthy food.
B. To train more cookery teachers for schools.
C. To help students remember simple recipes.
20. What does the government promise to do？（　?。?br/>A. Buy the equipment.
B. Build new kitchens.
C. Help poor students.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Let’s go driving in the countryside and then have a picnic.
W：I’d love to， but I’d rather read a book in bed on such a cloudy
day.
（Text 2）
W：I’d like to order breakfast， please.I’ll take a cup of coffee， a
bowl of fruit， some toast， and two eggs.
M：I’m sorry.We’re out of fruit this morning.Can I bring you some
potatoes or seasonal vegetables instead？
W：Sure， I’ll have both.Thanks.
（Text 3）
M：Hi， my name is Colin Peterson， and I represent Comfort
Breeze.Would you be interested in having your air conditioner replaced？
W：We just replaced it last spring.
M：Well， we are offering a big discount.
W：I’m afraid I’m not interested， but thank you for calling.
（Text 4）
M：You got the Samsung Galaxy Watch.Let me see it ...Wow， it looks
just like a regular watch.
W：Yeah， that’s the cool thing about it：it has all these awesome
features， but you can also use it as regular stuff.
（Text 5）
W：What happened to your leg？
M：I broke it while playing soccer last week.My doctor told me to wear
this thing for a month.
W：I thought you had a championship game this weekend.
M：I do， unfortunately.I guess I’ll be watching from the sidelines.
（Text 6）
M：What’s your present position， please？
W：I’ve been a secretary for two years.Before that I taught at a
university.
M：And how do you like working for IBM？
W：It’s challenging. But I feel I will learn a lot here.
M：What strengths will you bring to the job？
W：I get along well with people.I enjoy working with others.
M：That’s good.We always need team players here.
（Text 7）
M：What are you doing， Jane？
W：I am planning a party.
M：A party？What party？Your birthday party？
W：Of course not.My birthday is in December， don’t you remember？
It’s the company party. The general manager wants to invite some
famous scientists， bankers and professors from universities to the
party.These people are very important to the development of the
company.
M：Have you finished all the planning？
W：Finished？You must be joking.I have just started.I still need to get a
lot more information， and I’ll have to write many invitation letters.
M：Can I help you？
W：Would you？That would be very nice.Let me tell you what to do
first.
（Text 8）
M：Can I help you？
W：Yes， please.I’d like to get this prescription filled.
M：OK. It’ll be a few minutes.
W：Oh， while I’m here ...my daughter coughed quite a bit last
night.Can you suggest anything？
M：How old is your daughter？
W：She’s four.
M：This is a good cough mixture.Give her two teaspoons before she goes
to bed.If her cough doesn’t clear up in a day or two， you should take
her to the doctor.
W：I will.Thanks.
M：And here’s your prescription.
W：Are there any special instructions？
M：They’re on the bottle.You have to take it on an empty stomach.That
means at least one hour before meals or two hours after.
（Text 9）
W：Hey， will you be busy next Saturday？
M：Probably， what’s the matter？
W：I’m moving to a new apartment.It would be great if you could help
me load my boxes into the car.
M：Well， I’m sorry that I can’t make it.I have to play basketball that
day.
W：Oh， come on！You can play basketball anytime！
M：I missed the last few games because I had too much work to do.If I
miss it again， the other guys will be really mad.Can’t you move on
Sunday instead？I could help you then.
W：It has to be Saturday！The landlord already arranged for someone else
to move in the next day.I can’t believe you only care about
yourself.You’re supposed to be my friend！
M：OK， all right， I’ll help you.
W：Oh，that’s great.Thanks！Will you come at around 5：00 in the
morning？
M：What？Why so early？
W：I borrow my friend’s car， and she needs it for work.The only time
I can use it is early in the morning.Don’t worry. It will only take an hour
or two！
M：Well，I guess I can play basketball later that day.
（Text 10）
W：According to experts， nearly 25％ of Britons， including children，
are overweight. The government is worried and it is looking for ways to
settle the problem.Many 11-to 14-year-olds already do cookery at school
and from 2011， the government has been making this a must.It hopes that
this will encourage people to cook instead of eating ready meals， fast
food and snacks.All secondary school students will have cooking lessons
for one hour a week for one term.They will learn to use simple， fresh
stuff and simple recipes to prepare healthy， tasty meals.And schools are
setting up cookery clubs called “Let’s Get Cooking” throughout the
country.The clubs will give more children the chance to learn to cook after
school.Head teachers worry about the equipment they will need for the
lessons. About 15％ of schools do not have kitchens and there are not
enough cookery teachers. The government promises to train 800 cookery
teachers and to give schools ￡2.5 million a year to help children from
poor families.
第二部分　閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（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 Books That Made Me
　　Jane Smiley won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1992 for her novel A
Thousand Acres. Now she shares the books that have shaped her life.
The Transylvanian Trilogy
By Miklos Banffy
　　Banffy’s understanding of the political issues in Hungary and the
Austro-Hungarian Empire before the First World War is sharp and
informative， but what I love the most is his exploration of the
landscape.For American readers， I think its depictions （描述） of this
lost world are a revelation.Completely readable， and completely
absorbing.
The Bobbsey Twins at School
By Laura Lee Hope
　　The books I loved as a child were about the Bobbsey Twins，
especially The Bobbsey Twins at School.I read them with a torch at
night.They taught me about a life I didn’t have （I wished for a twin）
and one I wanted to have — childhood adventures.They were easy to read
and had good stories.I thought they were autobiographical.I felt that I
understood Nan and Bert， Freddie and Flossie.They were my own little
family.
Horse
By Geraldine Brooks
　　I’ve written a lot of books about horses and horse racing， but this
one captures the problematic history of racing as well as the psychology of
the trainers， owners， and the horse of the title in the early years of
racing in America.Brooks understands and empathises with all of her
characters， and it is thoughtful — a masterpiece.
Kindred
By Octavia Butler
　　It is the most insightful and dramatic novel I’ve ever read about
slavery （奴隸制） in America — its history and cost， and how it
feels.What pushes it along is the time travel aspect — the character
originally lives in modern LA. As she goes back and forth in time，all you
want to do as a reader is keep reading.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。普利策小說獎獲得者Jane Smiley推薦
了四本對她有影響的書。
本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。普利策小說獎獲得者Jane Smiley推薦
了四本對她有影響的書。
21. Who does “I” refer to in the text？（　?。?br/>A. Jane Smiley. B. Miklos Banffy.
C. Geraldine Brooks. D. Laura Lee Hope.
解析：　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容可知，下面四本書是Jane
Smiley推薦的。因此，下文中的I指代Jane Smiley。
22. What can be learned about the second book？（　?。?br/>A. It was written by a student.
B. It won the Pulitzer Prize.
C. It is a children’s book.
D. It is science fiction.
解析：　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The Bobbsey Twins at School部分中
的They taught me about a life I didn’t have （I wished for a twin）
and one I wanted to have — childhood adventures.可知，The
Bobbsey Twins at School這本書是一本兒童讀物。
23. What does Kindred touch on？（　?。?br/>A. The history of slavery in America.
B. The psychology of horse trainers.
C. Political issues in Hungary.
D. Childhood adventures.
解析：　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Kindred部分中的It is the most
insightful and dramatic novel I’ve ever read about slavery （奴隸
制） in America可知，Kindred這本書涉及美國奴隸制的歷史。
B
　　“How can you be okay with living in a country so far away and so
different？” “The language is so hard.How are you going to be able to
find your way around？” These are the most common questions I heard
after I told people I was going to study abroad in China， a country that
seemed so far away.Why risk dealing with that when Paris or London
would be so much more accessible？
　　But a part of studying abroad is about embracing （欣然接受） the
inaccessible.I took Chinese in high school and fell in love with it.Ever
since I started college， I was determined to study in China.Three years
later， I made it happen.
　　Of course， it was not easy.At the airport， people spoke English so
I didn’t worry too much about finding my way around.And then I met
other foreign students who would become my best friends for five straight
months.But once leaving the airport and downtown areas， we were fully
immersed in China.I lived in a more suburb-like （類似城郊的） area，
more residential than the rest of Shanghai.People always looked at us
curiously as we went about our days and few of them spoke English.It was
awkward at first.Slowly， as we got more used to the language， people
talked with us.Of course， they wanted to know the differences between
living in America and living in China.
　　My roommate studied abroad in Ireland last semester while I was in
China.There is nothing wrong with going to Europe， but if you want to
broaden your horizons， I would suggest looking elsewhere.Living in a
place that is so different from what I am used to gives me valuable
experiences I can’t get any other way.My Chinese teacher was so
amazing and patient with us，and my other Chinese friends helped me
through the difficult part of feeling out of place in the unknown.In a
strange way， not being able to express everything I want brings me closer
to people.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者分享了自己在中國作交換生的
經(jīng)歷和感想。
本文是一篇記敘文。作者分享了自己在中國作交換生的
經(jīng)歷和感想。
24. How did people feel when knowing the author’s decision？（　?。?br/>A. Excited. B. Puzzled.
C. Appreciated. D. Disappointed.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段開頭的兩個問題以及最后一
句可推知，當?shù)弥髡邔⑸峤筮h，選擇去中國讀書時，人們感
到很困惑。
25. When did the author fall in love with Chinese？（　?。?br/>A. When she started college.
B. When she was in high school.
C. Three years after she went to college.
D. The third year she studied in China.
解析：　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的I took Chinese in high
school and fell in love with it.可知， 作者在高中時開始學(xué)習(xí)中文，
并深深地喜歡上了它。
26. What do we learn about the author’s experience in China？（　?。?br/>A. She failed to get on with other foreign students.
B. She once had difficulty finding her way to college.
C. She spent little time sightseeing in the rest of Shanghai.
D. She was uncomfortable with people’s curious stares at first.
解析：　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的People always looked at us
curiously as we went about our days and few of them spoke English.It
was awkward at first.可知，在作者居住的地方，會說英語的人并
不多。剛開始，人們總是用好奇的目光打量著他們這些外國交換
生。作者對此感到很不自在。
27. What might the author agree with according to the last paragraph？
（　?。?br/>A. Language won’t be a problem for making friends.
B. It isn’t wise for her roommate to study in Ireland.
C. Her English-speaking friends make China a place of comfort.
D. Nations need to clear up misunderstandings between each other.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的Living in a place
that ...not being able to express everything I want brings me closer to
people.可推知，作者認為語言并不會成為交友的障礙。
C
　　In the past five years， a revolution （革命） has gathered pace in
the transport sector.Electric cars have hit the mainstream.
　　The latest figures released on 26 April by the International Energy
Agency （IEA） suggest almost one-in-five new cars sold worldwide this
year will be either full-battery electric or plug-in hybrid （插電式混合動
力） models.In total， 14 million of these kinds of vehicles are expected
to be sold this year， up from around a million in 2017.
　　This explosive growth is a testament to industry innovation and
government interventions （干預(yù)）.Falling battery costs have delivered
longer-range cars， boosting their consumer appeal.Meanwhile，
government policies， including upcoming restrictions on the sale of new
petrol and diesel （柴油） cars in some countries， have caused people to
choose zero-emission driving.
　　But although electrification of the global vehicle fleet brings climate
benefits， there is also cause for concern.SUVs have been growing in
popularity in recent years， accounting for 42 per cent of all car sales in
2020.At the same time， electric SUVs have also gained ground，
representing roughly 35 per cent of electric passenger car sales in 2022.
　　Electric SUVs are still greener than their petrol and diesel
counterparts， but their size and weight erase some of the climate gains
from moving to electric vehicles.Their larger batteries also require more
raw minerals， putting extra pressure on already stretched global
supplies.“The trend towards larger cars is definitely not desirable at
all，” says Christian Brand from the University of Oxford.
　　Air pollution is another worry.“The benefit of moving to an electric
vehicle， from an exhaust （廢氣） emission point of view， is actually
pretty small，” says Frank Kelly from Imperial College London.And
since electric vehicles still produce pollution from their tyres， brakes and
road wear， air pollution won’t fully go away.“We’re still going to
have a pretty big problem in our cities，” says Kelly.
　　“As such， governments must do more to reduce car dependency，
particularly in urban areas，” says Kelly.“Clean public transport is the
solution to our air pollution problem in urban areas.”
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。電動汽車越來越受到人們的青
睞，但是電動汽車真的有人們想象的那么好嗎？
本文是一篇新聞報道。電動汽車越來越受到人們的青
睞，但是電動汽車真的有人們想象的那么好嗎？
28. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about？（　　）
A. How the car industry transformed.
B. Why people turn to electric vehicles.
C. A prediction of the car industry’s future.
D. A comparison between electric vehicles and traditional ones.
解析： 　段落大意題。第三段主要談了越來越多的人選擇購買
電動汽車的原因——電池價格下降但汽車續(xù)航能力增強，以及在
有些國家，政府限制人們購買汽油和柴油類汽車。
29. Which of the following can replace the underlined part “gained
ground” in Paragraph 4？（　　）
A. met with opposition
B. controlled the market
C. made significant progress
D. gone into gradual decline
解析： 　詞義猜測題。根據(jù)畫線部分上文的growing in
popularity， At the same time和also可知，SUV的銷量不斷攀升，
同時，電動SUV的發(fā)展也很好。
30. What does Kelly suggest people do？（　?。?br/>A. Use public transport.
B. Share cars with others.
C. Stop using petrol vehicles.
D. Choose smaller electric vehicles.
解析： 　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段中的Clean public transport is
the solution to our air pollution problem in urban areas.可知，Kelly
建議人們乘坐公共交通工具，以此緩解空氣質(zhì)量問題。
31. What can be a suitable title for the text？（　　）
A. Electric Vehicles Are Rapidly Taking off — But Is That a Good
Thing？
B. The Future of Electric Vehicles and Material Resources
C. How Green Are Electric Vehicles？Well， That Depends
D. Did SUVs Just Win the Electric Vehicle Market？
解析： 　標題歸納題。文章開頭說明汽車市場的大變革——電
動汽車越來越受歡迎，接下來分析了電動汽車沒有人們想象的那
樣環(huán)?！谱魇苋藗兦嗖A的電動SUV需要耗費更多原材料，電
動汽車帶來的空氣污染也不少。因此，Kelly建議人們乘坐公共交
通工具出行。故A項作標題最合適。
D
　　Since NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft became the first humanmade
object to cross into interstellar （星際的） space， scientists have studied
decades of its data sent back to Earth from billions of miles away， gaining
insight into the mysteries of our universe.Now， a physicist and a flutist
（長笛手） have transformed such waveform data of interstellar space
into music fit more for a classical concert.The new piece of music was first
played on 9 March 2023.
　　The musical work charts how Voyager 1 left the bubble around our
sun and entered busy interstellar space.The melody （曲調(diào)）， played by
a solo flute， begins with smooth， connected notes at a lower register
（聲區(qū)） to illustrate the data from inside our solar system.A gradual
increase in loudness follows to indicate the spacecraft crossing the
heliopause， or the boundary that leads into interstellar space.Then the
melody becomes very high and changes shape， with more jumps to
describe the busy interstellar space environment.
　　“Understanding that this is connected to what Voyager 1 was
measuring， I think， adds another dimension to what people are
perceiving，” said Domenico Vicinanza， a music composer and
physicist， who created the piece.“It is different because the physics is
different ... something very， very dramatic changed.”
　　Alyssa Schwartz， an award-winning concert flutist， performed the
piece from Voyager 1 data together with Vicinanza.But， sometimes，
turning data into sound can lead to unreasonable musical tasks for a human
to perform.For instance， the Voyager 1 piece has 37 measures （小
節(jié)）， and there is no place to rest or breathe until Measure 32.“I’ve
learned that nature doesn’t care about my need to breathe，” joked
Schwartz.
　　Schwartz said the music has pushed her technical development with
complex cross fingerings and broad， difficult jumps — patterns she
hasn’t encountered anywhere else.“What’s interesting in this kind of
music is that the composer that I’m trying to relate is nature，”
Schwartz said.“I can’t rely on my knowledge of music theory or music
history to try to inform the decision.”
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了NASA航天器Voyager 1采
集的數(shù)據(jù)被譜成了樂曲。
本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了NASA航天器Voyager 1采
集的數(shù)據(jù)被譜成了樂曲。
32. What makes the creation of the new piece of music possible？
（　　）
A. Musical instruments taken aboard the space shuttle.
B. A physicist’s great curiosity about the flute.
C. A flutist’s proper understanding of physics.
D. Data collected by a NASA spacecraft.
解析： 　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段內(nèi)容可知，科學(xué)家們一直在
研究美國國家航空航天局的Voyager 1航天器幾十年來發(fā)送回來的
數(shù)據(jù)。如今，一位物理學(xué)家和一位長笛演奏家把這些來自星際空
間的波形數(shù)據(jù)變成了一首音樂作品。由此可知，正是NASA航天
器收集的數(shù)據(jù)使得這首新音樂作品的創(chuàng)作成為可能。
33. What does the new music piece describe？（　?。?br/>A. Voyager 1’s journey into deep space.
B. The changes in the shape of the solar system.
C. A bubble’s gradual formation around the sun.
D. The sound of the busy interstellar space environment.
解析： 　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的The musical work charts
how Voyager 1 left the bubble around our sun and entered busy
interstellar space.可知，這首音樂作品描繪了Voyager 1離開太陽系
并進入星際空間的過程，即Voyager 1進入太空深處的旅程。
34. What does the author want to show by mentioning “Measure 32”？
（　?。?br/>A. The musical work’s overall structure.
B. The performance’s challenging nature.
C. Alyssa Schwarfz’s remarkable musical skills.
D. Domenico Vicinanza’s unreasonable demand.
解析： 　目的意圖題。根據(jù)第四段中的But， sometimes，
turning data into sound ...rest or breathe until Measure 32.可知，有
時，把數(shù)據(jù)變成聲音的結(jié)果就是人類需要去完成不合理的音樂任
務(wù)。例如，這首新音樂作品有37個小節(jié)，直到第32小節(jié)演奏者才
有機會喘息。由此可知，作者之所以提到第32小節(jié)是想舉例說明
這場音樂演出很有挑戰(zhàn)性。
35. What does Alyssa Schwartz think of the new music piece？（　　）
A. It has some room to improve.
B. It has educational significance.
C. It is hard for her to understand.
D. It is a brand-new experience for her.
解析： 　觀點態(tài)度題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句可知，Alyssa
Schwartz曾提到，這首新音樂作品涉及了復(fù)雜的交叉指法以及難
度很大且跨越幅度很廣的手指跳動，這些都是她從未遇到過的。
由此可推知，對Alyssa Schwartz來說，這首音樂作品是一種全新
的經(jīng)歷。
第二節(jié)（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。
　　Today tropical rainforests are disappearing from the face of the
globe.36.（　　） It turns out quite a bit，even if you don’t live
near one！Here is a list of things you can do to help.
　　Eliminate （消除） deforestation from your diet.
　　37. （　　） For example， beef， soybean， and palm oil （棕櫚
油） are major drivers of deforestation in the Amazon basin.Fortunately，
you can limit your contribution to these destructive industries and reduce
demand for these products.Choosing sustainably produced foods and
products forces companies to change their practices.
　　Choose products that give back.
　　It’s best to buy less.38.（　　） Teadora — which offers a line of
skin care products — works with Rainforest Foundation US to protect a
rainforest habitat for endangered species and to plant over one million trees
in an area that is sacred （神圣的） to indigenous people.You can make a
difference by making a simple switch to a product that gives back！
　　Reduce your carbon footprint.
　　To resolve the climate crisis which threatens rainforests， action is
needed at all levels of society to reduce carbon emissions.39.（　?。?br/>You can choose to take public transportation，avoid fast fashion， avoid
unnecessary air travel， etc.Whenever you cannot reduce， you can
contribute by supporting projects that keep rainforests standing.
　　40. （　　）
　　The more people know about what’s happening to rainforests and
the indigenous communities who protect and rely on them， the more
likely they are to support the cause.By sharing indigenous people’s
stories on social media， you spread public awareness and put pressure on
those held responsible for deforestation — don’t underestimate the power
of your voice！
A. Inform yourself and others.
B. Support indigenous communities.
C. What can you do to save the rainforests？
D. Why are these rainforests so important to our planet？
E. While the task seems intimidating， there are many things you as an
individual can do.
F. But when you do buy， choose companies that donate directly to
environmental causes.
G. Many foods you eat are grown on land that has been deforested for
agriculture and other uses.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了人類能為保護熱帶雨林
做出的幾點貢獻。
36. C　設(shè)空處前一句說明了如今熱帶雨林正在消失。設(shè)空處后一句
指出：事實證明，能做的事情還是很多的，即使你不住在附近！下文
列舉了你能為拯救雨林做出的幾點貢獻。C項符合語境。
37. G　設(shè)空處后一句提出：舉例來說，牛肉、大豆和棕櫚油是亞馬
孫盆地發(fā)生森林砍伐的主要驅(qū)動因素。再結(jié)合該段的小標題可知，G
項符合語境。G項中的Many foods you eat與小標題中的your diet以及設(shè)
空處后一句中的beef， soybean， and palm oil相呼應(yīng)。
本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了人類能為保護熱帶雨林
做出的幾點貢獻。
38. F　設(shè)空處前一句說明了最佳的行動就是減少購物，設(shè)空處后一句
以Teadora為例介紹了企業(yè)為保護生態(tài)環(huán)境做出的努力，故F項符合語
境，與上文構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。F項中的companies that donate directly to
environmental causes與下文中的Teadora相呼應(yīng)。
39. E　根據(jù)上文可知，氣候危機對雨林構(gòu)成了威脅，要解決氣候危
機，社會各階層都需要采取行動，減少碳排放；下文介紹了我們能采
取的幾項行動，故E項符合語境。E項中的the task指代上文提及的
reduce carbon emissions。
40. A　通讀設(shè)空處下面一段可知，人們越了解雨林以及保護和依賴
雨林的土著社區(qū)，就越可能去支持保護雨林的事業(yè)。通過在社交媒體
上分享土著居民的故事，你就能帶來積極的影響。因此，A項概括了
本段主旨，適合作小標題。
第三部分　語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（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。
　　Percy is a curious little boy.With an intense thirst for 　41　 and
novelty， he often got into playful situations that brought him
much 　42　.
　　One day， Percy walked by an ice cream shop， where the smell of
delicious sweetness filled the air， creating a（n） 　43　
atmosphere.Percy walked inside.
　　“Hello！ How may I help you today？” the shopkeeper， Walter，
greeted Percy.
　　Percy’s eyes shone with 　44　as he surveyed the colourful ice
cream display.Struggling to 　45　 what he wanted， he turned to Walter
and requested a sampling of each unique flavor.
　　Walter smiled and said， “Oh， Percy， be 　46　 — too much ice
cream can give you a stomachache.”
　　“Oh， I can handle it！” 　47　 the warning， Percy tasted each
and every delightful variation one after the other.
　　As he indulged in （沉溺于） his ice cream adventure，
Percy 　48　 to notice the unease gradually surrounding his stomach，
and the previously 　49　 experience turned into a serious stomachache
that drew out groans （呻吟聲） of discomfort， causing waves
of 　50　 to overwhelm Percy’s emotions.
　　He walked back to the counter， “Walter， I didn’t listen to
your 　51　， and now my stomach hurts.”
　　Walter nodded， his eyes bearing an air of 　52　， and said，
“Curiosity can be a wonderful thing， Percy， but it’s important not to
let our desires cloud our 　53　.” Then Walter offered Percy a cup of
tea.“This shall serve to 　54　 your stomachache.”
　　From that day on， Percy learned the importance of striking a 　55　
between his boundless curiosity and thoughtful consideration， ensuring
that each adventure was both exciting and safe.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。多聽別人的意見，不要讓好奇心影
響自己的判斷力。
本文是一篇記敘文。多聽別人的意見，不要讓好奇心影
響自己的判斷力。
41. A. travel B. exploration
C. performance D. observation
解析： 　根據(jù)上文的curious和下文的novelty可知，Percy喜歡探
索新事物。
42. A. chance B. amusement
C. trouble D. criticism
解析： 　根據(jù)下文對Percy因為吃太多冰激凌而胃痛的描述可
知，他的好奇心常給他帶來麻煩。
43. A. irresistible B. unavoidable
C. confusing D. desperate
解析： 　根據(jù)下文的Percy walked inside.可知，Percy對從冰激凌
店飄出的香味是沒有抵抗力的。
44. A. confidence B. excitement
C. intelligence D. entertainment
解析： 　根據(jù)下文的he turned to Walter and requested a sampling
of each unique flavor可知，看到店里五彩繽紛的冰激凌，Percy興
奮得兩眼放光。所以當決定不了到底要哪個口味的冰激凌的時
候，他向Walter詢問，能不能每種口味都嘗一下。
45. A. maintain B. move
C. explain D. decide
解析： 　參見上題解析。
46. A. careful B. unique
C. patient D. prepared
解析： 　根據(jù)下文的too much ice cream can give you a
stomachache可知，Walter提醒Percy不能吃太多冰激凌。
47. A. Turning off B. Running off
C. Dropping off D. Brushing off
解析： 　根據(jù)上文的I can handle it可知，Percy無視Walter給他的
忠告。
48. A. bothered B. failed
C. forgot D. pretended
解析： 　根據(jù)上文的he indulged in （沉溺于） his ice cream
adventure可知，沉浸在吃冰激凌的喜悅中，Percy沒有注意到自己
的胃在漸漸變得不舒服。
49. A. valuable B. rewarding
C. enjoyable D. spiritual
解析： 　之前很享受的體驗逐漸被胃痛取代，Percy疼得呻吟。
50. A. relief B. regret
C. loss D. pressure
解析： 　根據(jù)下文的and now my stomach hurts可知，胃痛的他開
始感到后悔，覺得自己不應(yīng)該不聽Walter的建議。
51. A. advice B. stories
C. heart D. needs
解析： 　參見上題解析。
52. A. boredom B. laughter
C. understanding D. complaint
解析： 　根據(jù)語境可知，Walter很理解Percy的痛苦，同時，他告
誡Percy，不要讓欲望（好奇心）蒙蔽了自己的判斷力。
53. A. curiosity B. honesty
C. argument D. judgement
解析： 　參見上題解析。
54. A. prevent B. detect
C. ease D. guard
解析： 　Walter給了Percy一杯熱茶，幫助他緩解胃痛。
55. A. balance B. position
C. contrast D. boundary
解析： 　最后一句是文章的核心思想——在好奇心和深思熟慮
之間取得平衡才能讓自己的每一次冒險都是令人興奮和安全的。
第二節(jié)（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?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的
正確形式。
　　China 56. 　　　　　　 （successful） launched the Land
Exploration-4 01 satellite， the world’s first high-orbit synthetic
aperture radar （SAR） （合成孔徑雷達） satellite.It
57. 　　　　　　 （carry） into a preset orbit by a Long March-3B
carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest
China’s Sichuan Province on 13 August 2023.
　　The satellite is equipped 58. 　　　　　　 a SAR payload （載
荷） that offers high resolution， wide coverage，multiple modes
（模式）， and lightweight advantages.It combines the benefits of
high-orbit observation with microwave observation， 59. 　　　　　
（provide） all-weather and all-day imaging that is not limited by
weather or lighting conditions.
　　The satellite is designed 60. 　　　　　　 （improve） the
accuracy and efficiency of identifying abnormal changes in weather
and enhance the nation’s disaster prevention and control
capabilities.It will enrich China’s key 61. 　　　　　　 （region）
observation methods and provide observation of China’s territory and
surrounding areas for disaster prevention and 62. 　　　　　　
（reduce）， earthquake monitoring， land and resources
surveying， as well as applications in a range of 63. 　　　　　　
（industry）.
　　China’s space field has been increasingly creating value in
civilian applications.During the recent heavy rainfall
64. 　　　　　　 impacted several provinces， 16 satellites were
launched to provide rapid imaging services for disaster
monitoring.These satellite images have supported disaster relief
efforts and demonstrated China’s commitment to prioritizing
65. 　　　　　　 well-being of its people in space development.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。中國航天的新“神器”陸地探測
四號01星已順利“到崗”。
本文是一篇新聞報道。中國航天的新“神器”陸地探測
四號01星已順利“到崗”。
56. successfully　考查詞形轉(zhuǎn)換。設(shè)空處在句中作狀語，修飾
launched，應(yīng)用副詞，故填successfully。
57. was carried　考查動詞的時態(tài)、語態(tài)和主謂一致。根據(jù)設(shè)空處
后的on 13 August 2023可知，設(shè)空處描述的是發(fā)生在過去的事情，
應(yīng)用一般過去時；又因It （the Land Exploration-4 01 satellite）與
carry之間為被動關(guān)系，應(yīng)用被動語態(tài)，故填was carried。
58. with　考查固定搭配。be equipped with ...為固定搭配，意為
“配備有……；裝有……”。
59. providing　考查非謂語動詞。設(shè)空處與all-weather and all-day
imaging ...一起作狀語，且It （the Land Exploration-4 01
satellite） 與provide之間是邏輯上的主謂關(guān)系，故填providing。
60. to improve　考查非謂語動詞。設(shè)空處在此作目的狀語，故填
to improve。
61. regional　考查詞形轉(zhuǎn)換。設(shè)空處作定語，修飾observation
methods，應(yīng)用形容詞，故填regional，意為“區(qū)域性的；地方
的”。
62. reduction　考查詞形轉(zhuǎn)換。disaster prevention and與設(shè)空處一
起作介詞for的賓語，且設(shè)空處與prevention屬于并列關(guān)系，應(yīng)用名
詞形式，故填reduction。disaster prevention and reduction意為“防
災(zāi)減災(zāi)”。
63. industries　考查名詞復(fù)數(shù)。industry是可數(shù)名詞，且設(shè)空處前
有a range of修飾，應(yīng)用其復(fù)數(shù)形式，故填industries。
64. that/which　考查定語從句。設(shè)空處引導(dǎo)限制性定語從句，指
代先行詞the recent heavy rainfall，且在從句中作主語，故填
that/which。
65. the　考查冠詞。設(shè)空處在句中表特指，故填the。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
　　你班英語角本周的討論話題是：你覺得人類有可能移居太空嗎？
請你準備一篇發(fā)言稿，發(fā)表你的看法。
注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
　　Today’s topic of discussion offers food for thought：Is it possible
for humans to live beyond Earth？ My answer is yes.
　　First， recent advances in space technology have brought us closer to
this dream than ever before.Besides， exploring other planets could
provide a solution to increasing complex challenges Earth is facing， such
as overpopulation and insufficient resources.
　　While moving to another planet is by no means easy， it is no longer
just science fiction；it’s a potential reality.With determination and
innovation， I believe， we can extend our reach beyond Earth.
第二節(jié)（滿分25分）
　　閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)
成一篇完整的短文。
　　“Mum！Dad！ My CAIE result’s out，” exclaimed Hala.Her
mother ran from the kitchen.Her father， who was reading the
newspaper，sprang from the sofa.“What is it？” said the impatient
Sarah， Hala’s sister.Smiling ear to ear， Hala finally broke the
silence， “I got A＋ in biology，physics， additional mathematics and
chemistry.The rest are As.” The father kissed Hala’s forehead and
said，“Once again， my daughter has made me proud.”“A＋ in
biology？Then you’re set to be a doctor and walk in our footsteps，
huh？” said her mother.
　　Sarah noticed that Hala didn’t seem as cheery as she had been when
she had announced her results.Perhaps it was what their mother had said
that made Sarah ponder （深思）.Hala had mentioned once that she might
not become a doctor.Both the girls went to Hala’s room.
　　“You don’t seem so happy？” asked Sarah.
　　“Sarah，do you expect me to be a doctor as well？”
　　“Well， don’t you want to be？ When you were little， all you
could think about was being a doctor.”
　　“That was because I was told good girls become doctors.I want to
become a pilot， Sarah！I want to go out in the world and see what it’s
like，” Hala replied firmly.“Okay，” Sarah sighed.“Come to the
dinner table first.”
　　Afterwards， they all ate Hala’s favourite food to celebrate her good
grades.She finally decided to voice what she had been thinking ever since
she had taken her board exams.“Dad， I ... I don’t want to pursue
medical science，” said Hala in a determined manner and continued.“I
want to study aviation （航空）.I want to become a pilot.”
　　Dad explained to Hala that she should go into the medical field
because they had already paved her way towards medicine.Besides，
being a female， aviation studies could prove to be very demanding.And a
bigger challenge would be that to study aviation she would have to move to
another city that offered her a chance to learn flying.
注意：1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
　　But as they’d always encouraged her to be firm in her
decisions， Hala did not want to change it. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　In the next two years， Hala completed her studies from a college
and enrolled in a flying academy. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
　　But as they’d always encouraged her to be firm in her decisions，
Hala did not want to change it.“Don’t worry， Dad.I’ve been
thinking about my decision ever since our trip to Dubai seven years
ago.That trip made me fall in love with aircraft and flying.I’ve been
thinking of those clouds and how the world looks from above since
then，” Hala looked at her dad and flashed a million-dollar smile.“I
won’t let you down， I promise.”
　　In the next two years， Hala completed her studies from a college and
enrolled in a flying academy.Gradually， Hala realised that getting
permission from her parents was only the tip of the iceberg.The next four
years， as warned by her father， were extremely tiresome.She had to
study round-the-clock and her relatives didn’t make it easier either.They
always said that “medicine was safer for girls”.But she wasn’t going
to give up because planes always take off against the wind， not with it.It
is true to say that until you spread your wings， you have no idea how far
you’ll fly.
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