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單元質量檢測（四）　Never too old to learn
（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 are the speakers probably doing？（　　）
A.Preparing for camping.　　　　　　　B.Buying sleeping bags.　　　　　C.Cleaning up the car.
2.Where does the woman want to go？（　　）
A.Chicago. B.Atlanta. C.Denver.
3.How does the woman feel？（　　）
A.Satisfied. B.Discouraged. C.Excited.
4.Where are the speakers？（　　）
A.At home. B.In the office. C.In the stadium.
5.What’s the woman’s attitude to McDonald’s？（　　）
A.Supportive. B.Neutral. C.Opposed.
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 shoe size does the man want？（　　）
A.Size 7. B.Size 8. C.Size 10.
7.How much will the man pay？（　　）
A.$32. B.$36. C.$40.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What did the girl do for the dance？（　　）
A.She did the cleaning. B.She did the decorating. C.She did the dishwashing.
9.When was the dance held？（　　）
A.On Friday night. B.On Saturday night. C.On Sunday night.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What does the woman say about her apartment？（　　）
A.It has two bedrooms with a big kitchen.
B.It has two bedrooms with a small balcony.
C.It has one bedroom with a large balcony.
11.How much should the man pay the woman if he hires the apartment？（　　）
A.About $100. B.About $200. C.About $400.
12.When will the woman meet the man？（　　）
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What does the man enjoy most about the course？（　　）
A.Meeting famous musicians.
B.Organising every detail of it.
C.Hearing young musicians play.
14.How does the man advertise the course？（　　）
A.Through the Internet. B.Through the university. C.Through the TV show.
15.What is required to join the course？（　　）
A.Perfect performances. B.Basic English skills. C.Good looks.
16.Why isn’t the countryside a good choice？（　　）
A.The cost is high. B.The space is limited. C.The transport is inconvenient.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.How many people in America go rock climbing？（　　）
A.More than ten million people. B.Around nine million people. C.About five million people.
18.What does rock climbing require according to the speaker？（　　）
A.Strength and strong will. B.Strong will and high energy. C.Good balance and strength.
19.How many kinds of rock climbing are mentioned？（　　）
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
20.According to the speaker， who should attempt to go rock climbing alone？（　　）
A.Only the very best in the sport. B.Only the young climbers. C.Only people who have experience in groups.
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
Photo Contest
Entry Categories
1.Photo Competition
Theme：“Connect”
Entry format： Single photo or photo story （two to five images）
Any equipment can be used.
No age restrictions.
2.Short Film Competition
Theme：“Passion”
Entry format： 180 to 300 seconds long video
Any equipment can be used.
If any language is used within the video， English language subtitles （字幕） must be included.
Entrants must be 25 years of age or younger.
Prizes
Award name Competition No.of Winners Prizes
Grand Prize Photo Competition 1 $3，000
Short Film Competition
Excellence Award Photo Competition 2 1.$2，000 2.An instant print camera
Short Film Competition 2 1.$2，000 2.A camera with video output function
Special Encouragement Award Photo Competition 4 1.$1，000 2.An instant print camera
Short Film Competition 4
Entry Period
Photo Competition
22 October to 25 December
Short Film Competition
26 October to 8 December
Note：
1.Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been displayed or exhibited as any visual medium.
2.Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway， including similar works， are not acceptable.Even works that are entered in other competitions after submission to this contest will be regarded as having been submitted to other contests currently underway.
　　
21.What do the two competitions have in common？（　　）
A.They allow any equipment. B.They share the same theme.
C.They have no age restrictions. D.They accept entries from other contests.
22.What can Special Encouragement Award winners get？（　　）
A.$3，000. B.$2，000.
C.$1，000 & an instant print camera. D.$1，000 & a camera with video output function.
23.What is the deadline for submissions to Photo Competition？（　　）
A.22 October. B.26 October.
C.8 December. D.25 December.
B
　　I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse.A girl born under this zodiac （生肖） is believed to have a wild， steed-like （駿馬般的） spirit that will block her fortunes， bringing her family trouble.These beliefs were planted in my mind as a girl growing up in South Korea.I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still， gentle， and quiet.
　　Actually， when I was young， I loved exploring the mountainous trails behind our house， examining the various soil layers in nearby fields， and generally running wild outdoors.I often returned home with soiled clothes.
　　In high school， I settled on a quiet career choice： I would become a lawyer.However， when I was accepted into a prelaw program， I found the courses boring.That’s when a teacher said，“You could always get a science degree， and go back into law.”
　　I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology （地質學）. Shortly thereafter， though， culture shock set in.I was not ready for the intense physical requirements of my field courses.One 6-week summer course required strenuous （費勁的） hikes， camping in extreme heat， and heavy lifting.My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before.But other women in my program were an inspiration.I saw beauty in their strength， and I wanted to be like them.
　　By the end of my undergraduate degree， I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl.And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer.My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life.But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.
　　I’m now a postdoc with years of experience collecting samples in challenging field environments， and I’m thankful I resisted the cultural expectations placed on me.My wild， steed-like spirit wasn’t something to suppress （壓制）.Instead， it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit for me.
24.What can we learn about the author in her childhood？（　　）
A.She was a quiet and shy girl. B.She was encouraged to study hard.
C.She brought misfortunes to her family. D.She spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors.
25.What was the reason for the author studying geology？（　　）
A.The bright employment prospect.
B.The difficulty of getting a law degree.
C.Her desire to act against her cultural expectations.
D.Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses.
26.What happened to the author when she started to learn geology？（　　）
A.She was strongly opposed by her family. B.She was not interested in the field courses.
C.She was not used to doing strenuous activities. D.She was looked down upon by other women.
27.Which of the following best describes the author’s parents？（　　）
A.Careful. B.Demanding.
C.Open-minded. D.Far-sighted.
C
　　Up until the last decade， the classic gym model for millions of Americans was to grab their iPod， put on their running shoes， and go to the gym alone.With the recent popularization of group fitness classes such as CrossFit， we started to see more gym-goers seeking a more communal environment.Headphones were replaced with high fives and athletes changed their shoes together.However， for many gym-attendees， the routine stayed the same.
　　So the question then remains， what is the best option？ Should you go at it alone or with your crew？ Science says the latter.According to a study by the American Osteopathic Association， group fitness was shown to reduce stress by 26％.“The communal benefits of coming together with friends and colleagues， and doing something difficult， while encouraging one another， are big and go beyond exercising alone，” said Danya Yorks， the lead researcher on the study.
　　Not only that but a study by the Journal of Social Sciences （JSS） found that working out next to a person just a little bit fitter than you might push you to jump on that pull-up bar a little earlier or pull your splits （劈叉） down a bit more， while when we work out alone， we tend to slack off （懈怠） a bit.
　　Think about all the little decisions you make each day around your fitness.Sleep in or go to the gym？ Ice cream or fruit for dessert？ Water or soda？ And so many more.When you’re around like-minded people with similar goals， these decisions become just a bit easier.
　　So next time you head to the gym， grab your friends and hit a team workout or sign up for your local group CrossFit class.You might just be surprised by the effect it can have on your training.
28.What was typical of many American gym-goers a decade ago？（　　）
A.Joining a fitness class. B.Exercising to pop music.
C.Giving a lot of high fives. D.Doing workouts by themselves.
29.What might be Danya Yorks’s attitude to CrossFit classes？（　　）
A.Favorable. B.Intolerant.
C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
30.Who would make a nice gym partner according to the JSS study？（　　）
A.An early riser. B.A brilliant talker.
C.Someone in better shape. D.Someone with a small appetite.
31.What is the best title for the text？
A.Why Should You Hit the Gym with Your Friends？ B.What Is the Latest Fashion for Gym-attendees？
C.What Is the Best Fitness Program for You？ D.Why Should You Do More Exercise？
D
　　To early childhood educator Erika Christakis， schooling and learning are two different things.According to one study she cites in her well-researched book， The Importance of Being Little， 25％ of Los Angeles kindergarteners were allowed no time at all for free play.Three-and four-year-olds can make discoveries for themselves if given the mental space to do so and freed from typical overscheduled activities.But too often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups （with too much attention to details）， expected to hew to rigid lesson plans， and given little flexibility.Some say they have little time to bond with their students.
　　“Kids are being too much talked at rather than listened to.” This “crushes （毀壞）” their curiosity.In America， reading， writing， and the cognitive （認知的） demands that have been traditionally introduced in second or third grades have been pushed forward to preschools — to 3-year-olds “who lack the motor skills and attention span （持續時間） to be successful”.Christakis argues that forcing academic rigor （嚴格） at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse， not better.
　　She admires the philosophies of Waldorf and Steiner schools， which teach young children handiwork such as weaving or woodwork “as part of an imaginative and story-driven curriculum”.They have nature outings for children aged three to six.They sleep in tents with only their teachers and other children （no texting nor parents allowed everywhere near for days）.They learn from nature and everyday experience， invent their own games， choose their own playmates， and settle their own conflicts.They learn to dress themselves， make meals， and help one another.At night they sing around a campfire.
　　Here at home， early education in Christakis’s telling seems to have been overtaken by well-intentioned politicians who don’t understand the first thing about how children actually learn.Alphabets， slogans， and rhymes on the walls are too much for “young children when they can’t even yet read”.Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills， and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be reflective”， she says.
32.Which of the following best explains “hew to” underlined in Paragraph 1？（　　）
A.Give up. B.Break up.
C.Contribute to. D.Stick to.
33.What is Erika Christakis’s opinion on American preschool education？（　　）
A.It focuses too much on traditional subjects.
B.It negatively affects children’s development.
C.It fails to teach children reading and writing skills.
D.It is disconnected from the reality of primary schools.
34.What does Paragraph 3 tell us about Waldorf and Steiner schools？（　　）
A.They disallow texting in the classrooms.
B.Their communication with parents is effective.
C.They advocate an outdoor learning environment.
D.Their courses rely heavily on teacher involvement.
35.What do children actually need according to Erika Christakis？（　　）
A.Appropriate learning resources. B.Stimulating conversations.
C.Repetitive reading exercises. D.Quality family time.
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。
　　Have you ever committed countless hours to a study session just to end up feeling discouraged because you can’t remember the information？36. （　　） Meet the Feynman Technique， a clear-cut way to improve your understanding of any subject and new material.
　　As Yogi Bhajan， a spiritual teacher， put it， “If you want to learn something， read about it.If you want to understand something， write about it.If you want to master something， teach it.” 37.（　　） The method was named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist， Richard Feynman.
　　Feynman believed that one of the best ways to study is to think critically and learn deeply to gain a better understanding of an idea.In other words， if you take what you learn and simplify it as if you are explaining it to others who are unfamiliar with the idea， you’ll quickly be able to see where your weaknesses lie.38.（　　） If you can’t simply explain and teach the concept， then you don’t understand it well enough.
　　39.（　　）However， the Feynman Technique can help， especially when you are learning something new， want to broaden your understanding of a complex topic you’ve already learned， or are trying to improve your score in your upcoming exam.While some people spend hours studying without significant results， you can cut the time down with this technique and remember that knowledge for years.
　　40.（　　） As you’re able to comprehend ideas quickly， you’ll slowly start to see improvement in your academic performance.
A.What if there’s a better way？
B.What is the Feynman Technique？
C.Studying is by no means an easy task.
D.The technique is here to help with some simple steps.
E.That’s the fundamental idea behind the Feynman Technique.
F.The goal is to learn by explaining in language that fourth-graders can understand.
G.The next time you find yourself stuck on a complicated topic， use this technique.
第三部分　語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
　　My first word was probably “Why？” My toddler questions weren’t the 　41　 ones like “Why is the sky blue？” 　42　， they leaned more toward “Why can’t I have another cookie？” I was a strong-willed child with an inquiring mind.Mom knew how to 　43　 me from the start.When she 　44　 an explanation， she’d often say，“It’s always okay to ask questions.” If I 　45　 she’d reply with a short response and then lead my 　46　 elsewhere by asking me about the games I played with my dolls.
　　When I started elementary school， my questions didn’t end， nor did my mother’s 　47　.She often said， “You won’t learn unless you ask questions.”
　　Once， I was 　48　 my handiwork.I didn’t know how much paste （漿糊） to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.In total 　49　， I said， “Mom， I can’t do this！” She replied softly，“Why not？” Together， we worked on 　50　 my handiwork.She asked questions about what needed to be done and let me find the 　51　 on my own.Something else 　52　 as well： Our bond as mother and daughter grew.Mom 　53　 some of her own experiences of growing up.
　　Mom taught me it was always 　54　 to ask and seek out answers.However， there was one question I never had to ask her，“Mom， do you love me？” She always showed it in her encouraging ways.Thanks， Mom， for being such a great role model of 　55　.
41.A.personal　　　 B.usual　　　　　　C.modern　　　　　　D.direct
42.A.Again B.Besides C.Thus D.Instead
43.A.handle B.greet C.replace D.confuse
44.A.questioned B.confirmed C.finished D.required
45.A.admitted B.succeeded C.participated D.insisted
46.A.doubt B.promise C.attention D.fault
47.A.responses B.courses C.donations D.rewards
48.A.looking at B.working on C.packing up D.asking for
49.A.freedom B.relief C.frustration D.curiosity
50.A.completing B.finding C.promoting D.introducing
51.A.advantages B.suggestions C.orders D.answers
52.A.delayed B.ended C.happened D.repeated
53.A.recorded B.shared C.enjoyed D.skipped
54.A.formal B.same C.difficult D.okay
55.A.love B.creativity C.honesty D.kindness
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。
　　When you think of fruit farmers， what comes to your mind？ Is it 56.　　　　　　 （stress） outdoor work such as watering and picking up fruits all day long？
　　Well， that’s not the case for orange farmers in Hongshan Village in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality， where 5G — 57.　　　　　　 latest generation of a wireless network — has made a huge 58.　　　　　　 （different）.
　　August is when the orange trees need timely and sufficient watering.In the past， local farmers had to stay in the farmland all day 59.　　　　　　 （achieve） that.They can now complete the task 60.　　　　　　 （remote） via a monitoring and control system tied to their smartphones.
　　That’s only a small part of a smart farming system 61.　　　　　　 （enable） by 5G mobile networks， 62.　　　　　　 promise to revolutionize the traditional farming industry.In a 5G smart farm， wireless sensors connected through 5G can monitor field 63.　　　　　　 （condition） like the weather， air， crop growth， and detect when crops need water or fertilizer as well as their ideal quantities.
　　Smart farming also replaces farmhands with all kinds of smart agricultural machinery and devices， such 64.　　　　　　 agricultural planes and self-driving tractors （拖拉機）.5G networks enable remote control of such devices.
　　To sum up， 5G will make agricultural production 65.　　　　　　 （efficient） than before and improve the produce’s yields and quality.
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。你班上周五舉辦了一場以Learning from Mistakes為主題的英語學習經驗交流會。請你為校英文報寫一篇新聞稿，內容包括：
　　1.活動目的；2.活動內容；3.活動反響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；2.請按如下格式作答。
Learning from Mistakes
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　（2024·江蘇無錫運河實驗學校高二下期中）
My Lucky Bamboo
　　My wife Hannah and I don’t usually keep houseplants.Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered.But after my diagnosis （診斷） with a brain cancer， I loved the idea of having something new and green around.
　　My friend Mitch gave me what he said was a lucky bamboo plant in a deep-green container.We placed the plant in the living room window across from the sofa where I spent much of the day.
　　I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself.When it didn’t immediately turn yellow or brown or lose all its leaves， I was pleasantly surprised.
　　Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment at a time when I sometimes felt useless.The cancer limited my ability to walk， and the treatment left me worn out， making it hard for me to accomplish everyday tasks.As a family physician， I was used to being the one who provided care， not the one who received it.
　　Since my diagnosis， it seemed that I had to rely on help from other people.The enormous change left me feeling unsettled.Watering the plant， as small an act as it was， connected me to a core part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.
　　Over the next few months， I recovered from surgery and completed treatment afterwards.Even after I returned to work， I continued to care for the plant.Soon， it had nearly doubled in height and its leaves were shiny.Both the tree and I were thriving （茁壯成長）.
　　Then， surprisingly， it began to show signs of stress.I increased my watering.I fed it commercial plant food.No matter what I did， the leaves kept browning and dropping to the floor.
　　I grew more and more discouraged and uneasy.“I can’t even care for a simple plant！” I yelled.“I’m failing！”Hannah reminded me that we’d seen houseplants die before.She asked me why I was getting so worked up about this particular one.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die， too！”　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to help me figure out how to care for my ailing （狀況不佳的） plant.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
單元質量檢測（四）　Never too old to learn
第一部分
1－5　ABBAC　　　6－10　BBBAC
11－15　BCCAB 16－20　CBCBA
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Dad， I think we’ve got everything in the car.
M：Really？ I don’t think the tent is going to fit. And the sleeping bags and fishing equipment take up a lot of space， too.
（Text 2）
M：You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.
W：You mean there’s no direct flight from New York to Atlanta？
（Text 3）
M：Cindy， how are you getting along with the translation work？
W：I have written and rewritten so much that I don’t know if I’ll ever get it finished.
（Text 4）
W：What is the time？
M：It’s a quarter past nine by my watch.
W：My favourite program Sing！ China will be on soon. Don’t switch the channel.You can turn to the computer for your favourite football match.
（Text 5）
W：What do you think of McDonald’s？
M：It’s a good place for children—good foods and a safe place for them to have fun.The foods are of great quality and children love the chips there.
W：No， I don’t agree.Look， how fat some of the children in this city are！ Keep your children away from fatty food.
（Text 6）
W：Good morning， sir.May I help you？
M：Oh， yes.I’m looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.
W：OK.Follow me， please ... What do you think of this pair？
M：They look nice.How much are they？
W：They are 40 dollars， but I can give you a 10 percent discount.
M：Good.
（Text 7）
M：Where were you this morning？
W：This morning？ I was at home， helping my mother.We don’t have classes on Saturday， you know.
M：Why weren’t you at school？ Weren’t you on the clean-up committee for the dance？
W：No， I wasn’t on that committee.I was on the decorating committee.
M：Oh！ Well， the decorations were very nice.
W：We worked on them all day Friday. Were you at the dance last night？
M：Yes， I was.I didn’t see you there.
W：I was there， but there were a lot of people， and I didn’t stay very long.
M：It was a nice dance， wasn’t it？
W：Yes， I enjoyed it very much.
（Text 8）
M：Hello！ I’m calling about the apartment you have advertised in today’s Daily Mail.
W：Yes.I will have a trip， so the house will be empty for two weeks.
M：Great！ I’d like to hire a short period of time.Two weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me？
W：Sure.It’s a one-bedroom apartment with a big balcony. But it has a small kitchen.
M：That’s just my cup of tea.What’s the price？
W：$400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity， for gas and water are included.And you can use the parking lot free of charge.
M：Sounds good.Then I can save some money.May I come over tomorrow to take a look？
W：Today is Wednesday.How about the day after tomorrow？ I’ve got an appointment tomorrow.
M：OK.
（Text 9）
W：My guest today is Tim Jones， who organises an international summer course for young musicians.Tim， tell us all about it.
M：Well， I’m lucky to have such a great job.Basically， young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a concert tour.By the end of the eight-week course， they’re really good， and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure.Unfortunately， I don’t get to know them all that well， as organising every single small thing of the course keeps me busy.
W：So， how do you find the young musicians？
M：We advertise online.Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and e-mail it to us.We’re not looking for the perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow.But the course is in English， so a basic level of spoken language is necessary.
W：Where is the course held？
M：Mostly in a university during the summer holidays.They have halls for practicing， and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms， which is a low cost for us.And of course， convenient transport is a must， so somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good， even though it is more spacious there.
（Text 10）
　　Some people say the higher you climb， the harder you fall. But those people probably would not be rock climbers.About nine million people go rock climbing in the United States.Millions more take part in the activity around the world.Rock climbing can be dangerous.But there are a lot of methods and equipment that can increase a climber’s safety.Climbing takes strength， control， and good balance.Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls.So they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight.And climbers sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.There are several kinds of rock climbing.Traditional rock climbing is done outside.Climbers wear ropes and attach equipment to the rocks.They also connect their ropes to the equipment.If a climber slips， a rope can stop him from falling.Sport climbing is similar.However， in that sport， the safety equipment is permanently placed in the rock.There is also indoor climbing.Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the climber’s hands and feet.Climbers use their legs to climb； arms and hands are for position and balance.People almost always climb in groups of two or more.Climbing alone is very dangerous.Expert rock climbers say only the very best in the sport should do it.
第二部分
21.A　22.C　23.D　
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者跳出自己的文化圈，選擇了適合自己的專業。
24.D　細節理解題。根據第二段內容可知，作者小時候喜歡到外面玩，而且經常滿身是泥地回到家。
25.D　細節理解題。根據第三段中的However， when I was accepted into a prelaw program， I found the courses boring.可知，法律預科課程讓作者提不起興趣，這是導致作者去學地質學的原因。
26.C　細節理解題。根據第四段中的I had never gone on extended hikes or camped before可知，最初學習地質學課程時，她不習慣做耗費體力的活動。
27.C　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的My parents ...were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.可知，作者的父母對作者放棄學習法律的決定是支持的，因此他們是“開明的”。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。研究表明，集體鍛煉比單獨鍛煉效果更好。
28.D　細節理解題。根據第一段第一句可知，十年前，美國很多去健身房鍛煉的人都是獨自鍛煉。
29.A　觀點態度題。根據第二段中Danya Yorks的言論可知，他認為幾個人一起鍛煉的效果比一個人鍛煉的效果好。由此可推知，Danya Yorks對CrossFit持肯定態度。
30.C　細節理解題。根據第三段內容可知，JSS的研究表明，在比自己身材健美的人身邊鍛煉能夠激勵我們進行鍛煉。
31.A　標題歸納題。本文主要介紹了兩項研究，其結果均表明：集體鍛煉比一個人鍛煉的效果好。因此A項為文章最佳標題。hit the gym意為“去健身房”。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了Erika Christakis對美國學前教育的觀點。
32.D　詞義猜測題。根據畫線部分所在句可知，教師往往需要接受過度關注細節的上級的管理，他們需要“遵守”嚴格的課程計劃，擁有的靈活性很低。有些老師提到他們幾乎沒有時間與學生建立聯系。結合語境可推知，畫線部分意為“遵守”。
33.B　推理判斷題。根據第二段內容可知，在美國，一般在二年級或三年級才開設的課程現在已被引入學齡前課程當中。Erika Christakis認為，學齡前兒童年齡尚小，對他們的學習提出嚴格的要求，只會讓他們變得更糟糕，而不是更好。由此可推知，Erika Christakis認為美國的學齡前教育模式給學生的發展帶來了負面影響。
34.C　推理判斷題。根據第三段中的They have nature outings ...around a campfire.可知，華德福/施泰納學校會為學齡前兒童提供野外郊游活動。孩子們會從大自然和日常經驗中學習，發明自己的游戲，選擇自己的玩伴，自行解決沖突。他們會學習穿衣服、做飯、互相幫助，晚上還會圍著篝火唱歌。由此可推知，華德福/施泰納學校提倡戶外的學習環境。
35.B　推理判斷題。根據最后一段最后一句可知，Erika Christakis提到，學齡前兒童需要更少的“案頭作業”和詞匯練習，他們需要與“能幫助孩子思考”的成年人展開更多的交談并傾聽其話語。也就是說，Erika Christakis認為，孩子們真正需要的是能激勵他們的對話。
36.A　37.E　38.F　39.C　40.G　
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。媽媽教給“我”善于提問能夠解決一切問題。
41.B　根據like “Why is the sky blue？”可知，幼兒時期，“我”不問媽媽“天為什么是藍色的？”這類常見的問題。
42.D　根據下文Why can’t I have another cookie？可知，相反，“我”傾向于問“‘我’為什么不能再吃一塊餅干？”這類問題。
43.A　根據下文中的she’d often say，“It’s always okay to ask questions.”可知，媽媽從一開始就知道怎么應對“我”，每當她給出一個解釋后，她總會說：“問問題是個好習慣。”
44.C　參見上題解析。
45.D　根據下文的by asking me about the games I played with my dolls可知，若“我”還是堅持提問，她就會簡短回答，然后把“我”的注意力引到別處。
46.C　參見上題解析。
47.A　根據上文的When I started elementary school， my questions didn’t end可知，上小學后，“我”仍在不停地問問題，媽媽也在不斷地給“我”答復。
48.B　根據my handiwork可知，“我”在做手工藝品。
49.C　根據上文中的I didn’t know how much paste （漿糊） to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.可知，“我”不知道要用多少漿糊，弄得身上粘滿了紙。因此，“我”沮喪地對媽媽說：“媽媽，這個‘我’做不了。”
50.A　根據Together可知，媽媽和“我”一起完成手工藝品。
51.D　根據She asked questions about what needed to be done可知，媽媽提問具體要做什么，讓“我”自己尋找答案。
52.C　根據文中的Our bond as mother and daughter grew.可知，在和媽媽一起做手工的過程中，還發生了一些其他的事情：“我”和媽媽的關系更加親密了。
53.B　根據語境可知，媽媽與“我”分享了她的成長經歷。
54.D　根據第二段中的You won’t learn unless you ask questions.可知，媽媽教給“我”提問并尋找答案總是個好習慣。
55.A　根據上文She always showed it in her encouraging ways.可知，媽媽是“我”的榜樣，她通過身體力行為“我”詮釋了愛的定義。
56.stressful　57.the　58.difference　59.to achieve
60.remotely　61.enabled　62.which　63.conditions
64.as　65.more efficient　
第四部分
第一節
Learning from Mistakes
　　Last Friday， a workshop themed “Learning from Mistakes” was organized by our English teacher， hoping to help to sharpen our English language skills.
　　During the workshop， student representatives shared the mistakes they had made when learning English， such as using materials that weren’t interesting to them， failing to set achievable goals， and focusing too much on grammar.They also talked about the lessons they’ve learned from their mistakes.
　　This successful workshop has given us students an occasion to reflect on our ways of learning English and find the learning methods that suit us best.
第二節
　　“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die， too！” Unable to shake off the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my own shaky health， I cried tears when I was alone.Now that the tree was struggling， increasing fear seized me， which in turn helped me regain calmness.Sunk into thought， I realized I had wrongly connected my care of the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with my own survival — something over which I had no control.
　　As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to help me figure out how to care for my ailing （狀況不佳的） plant.Following the instructions， I transplanted the bamboo to a larger pot to give it room to grow.When it was back in the sunny window， we both began to thrive again.On seeing the tree in its new pot， I couldn’t help thinking of Mitch and the other people who have cared for and supported me.So blessed and grateful were I that nothing in this world could beat me， even the cancer.
6 / 9(共97張PPT)
單元質量檢測（四）Never too old to learn
（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 are the speakers probably doing？（　　）
A. Preparing for camping.
B. Buying sleeping bags.
C. Cleaning up the car.
2. Where does the woman want to go？（　　）
A. Chicago. B. Atlanta. C. Denver.
3. How does the woman feel？（　　）
A. Satisfied. B. Discouraged. C. Excited.
4. Where are the speakers？（　　）
A. At home.
B. In the office.
C. In the stadium.
5. What’s the woman’s attitude to McDonald’s？（　　）
A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C. Opposed.
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 shoe size does the man want？（　　）
A. Size 7. B. Size 8. C. Size 10.
7. How much will the man pay？（　　）
A. $32. B. $36. C. $40.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What did the girl do for the dance？（　　）
A. She did the cleaning.
B. She did the decorating.
C. She did the dishwashing.
9. When was the dance held？（　　）
A. On Friday night.
B. On Saturday night.
C. On Sunday night.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. What does the woman say about her apartment？（　　）
A. It has two bedrooms with a big kitchen.
B. It has two bedrooms with a small balcony.
C. It has one bedroom with a large balcony.
11. How much should the man pay the woman if he hires the apartment？
（　　）
A. About $100.
B. About $200.
C. About $400.
12. When will the woman meet the man？（　　）
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Thursday.
C. On Friday.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What does the man enjoy most about the course？（　　）
A. Meeting famous musicians.
B. Organising every detail of it.
C. Hearing young musicians play.
14. How does the man advertise the course？（　　）
A. Through the Internet.
B. Through the university.
C. Through the TV show.
15. What is required to join the course？（　　）
A. Perfect performances.
B. Basic English skills.
C. Good looks.
16. Why isn’t the countryside a good choice？（　　）
A. The cost is high.
B. The space is limited.
C. The transport is inconvenient.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. How many people in America go rock climbing？（　　）
A. More than ten million people.
B. Around nine million people.
C. About five million people.
18. What does rock climbing require according to the speaker？（　　）
A. Strength and strong will.
B. Strong will and high energy.
C. Good balance and strength.
19. How many kinds of rock climbing are mentioned？（　　）
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
20. According to the speaker， who should attempt to go rock climbing
alone？（　　）
A. Only the very best in the sport.
B. Only the young climbers.
C. Only people who have experience in groups.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Dad， I think we’ve got everything in the car.
M：Really？ I don’t think the tent is going to fit. And the sleeping bags
and fishing equipment take up a lot of space， too.
（Text 2）
M：You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.
W：You mean there’s no direct flight from New York to Atlanta？
（Text 3）
M：Cindy， how are you getting along with the translation work？
W：I have written and rewritten so much that I don’t know if I’ll ever
get it finished.
（Text 4）
W：What is the time？
M：It’s a quarter past nine by my watch.
W：My favourite program Sing！ China will be on soon. Don’t switch
the channel.You can turn to the computer for your favourite football
match.
（Text 5）
W：What do you think of McDonald’s？
M：It’s a good place for children—good foods and a safe place for them
to have fun.The foods are of great quality and children love the chips
there.
W：No， I don’t agree.Look， how fat some of the children in this city
are！ Keep your children away from fatty food.
（Text 6）
W：Good morning， sir.May I help you？
M：Oh， yes.I’m looking for a pair of sports shoes in size 8.
W：OK. Follow me， please ... What do you think of this pair？
M：They look nice.How much are they？
W：They are 40 dollars， but I can give you a 10 percent discount.
M：Good.
（Text 7）
M：Where were you this morning？
W：This morning？ I was at home， helping my mother.We don’t have
classes on Saturday， you know.
M：Why weren’t you at school？ Weren’t you on the clean-up
committee for the dance？
W：No， I wasn’t on that committee.I was on the decorating
committee.
M：Oh！ Well， the decorations were very nice.
W：We worked on them all day Friday. Were you at the dance last
night？
M：Yes， I was.I didn’t see you there.
W：I was there， but there were a lot of people， and I didn’t stay very
long.
M：It was a nice dance， wasn’t it？
W：Yes， I enjoyed it very much.
（Text 8）
M：Hello！ I’m calling about the apartment you have advertised in
today’s Daily Mail.
W：Yes.I will have a trip， so the house will be empty for two weeks.
M：Great！ I’d like to hire a short period of time.Two weeks is just
enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me？
W：Sure.It’s a one-bedroom apartment with a big balcony. But it has a
small kitchen.
M：That’s just my cup of tea.What’s the price？
W：$400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity， for gas and
water are included.And you can use the parking lot free of charge.
M：Sounds good.Then I can save some money.May I come over
tomorrow to take a look？
W：Today is Wednesday.How about the day after tomorrow？ I’ve got
an appointment tomorrow.
M：OK.
（Text 9）
W：My guest today is Tim Jones， who organises an international
summer course for young musicians.Tim， tell us all about it.
M：Well， I’m lucky to have such a great job.Basically， young
musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have
a concert tour.By the end of the eight-week course， they’re really
good， and hearing them play is what gives me most
pleasure.Unfortunately， I don’t get to know them all that well， as
organising every single small thing of the course keeps me busy.
W：So， how do you find the young musicians？
M：We advertise online.Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can
complete the application form and e-mail it to us.We’re not looking for
the perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow.But the
course is in English， so a basic level of spoken language is necessary.
W：Where is the course held？
M：Mostly in a university during the summer holidays.They have halls
for practicing， and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms， which is a
low cost for us.And of course， convenient transport is a must， so
somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good， even though it is more
spacious there.
（Text 10）
　　Some people say the higher you climb， the harder you fall. But
those people probably would not be rock climbers.About nine million
people go rock climbing in the United States.Millions more take part in
the activity around the world.Rock climbing can be dangerous.But there
are a lot of methods and equipment that can increase a climber’s
safety.Climbing takes strength， control， and good balance.Climbers
have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls.So
they have to be strong enough to carry their own weight.And climbers
sometimes have to hold on to rocks by only their fingers or toes.
There are several kinds of rock climbing.Traditional rock climbing is done
outside.Climbers wear ropes and attach equipment to the rocks.They also
connect their ropes to the equipment.If a climber slips， a rope can stop
him from falling.Sport climbing is similar.However， in that sport， the
safety equipment is permanently placed in the rock.There is also indoor
climbing.Rock walls made of wood or concrete have places for the
climber’s hands and feet.Climbers use their legs to climb； arms and
hands are for position and balance.People almost always climb in groups
of two or more.Climbing alone is very dangerous.Expert rock climbers
say only the very best in the sport should do it.
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
Photo Contest
Entry Categories
1. Photo Competition
Theme：“Connect”
Entry format： Single photo or photo story （two to five images）
Any equipment can be used.
No age restrictions.
2. Short Film Competition
Theme：“Passion”
Entry format： 180 to 300 seconds long video
Any equipment can be used.
If any language is used within the video， English language subtitles
（字幕） must be included.
Entrants must be 25 years of age or younger.
Award name Competition No.ofWinn
ers Prizes
Grand Prize Photo
Competition 1 $3，000
Short Film
Competition Prizes
Award name Competition No.ofWinn
ers Prizes
Excellence
Award Photo
Competition 2 1.$2，000
2.An instant print
camera
Short Film
Competition 2 1.$2，000
2.A camera with
video output function
Special
Encouragement Award Photo
Competition 4 1.$1，000
2.An instant print
camera
Short Film
Competition 4 Entry Period
Photo Competition
22 October to 25 December
Short Film Competition
26 October to 8 December
Note：
1. Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been displayed
or exhibited as any visual medium.
2. Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been
submitted to other contests currently underway， including similar
works， are not acceptable.Even works that are entered in other
competitions after submission to this contest will be regarded as having
been submitted to other contests currently underway.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了某攝影比賽的具體內。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了某攝影比賽的具體內容。
21. What do the two competitions have in common？（　　）
A. They allow any equipment.
B. They share the same theme.
C. They have no age restrictions.
D. They accept entries from other contests.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Entry Categories部分的介紹可知，
這兩項競賽的相同之處是對于參賽選手所使用的設備不作限制。
22. What can Special Encouragement Award winners get？（　　）
A. $3，000.
B. $2，000.
C. $1，000 & an instant print camera.
D. $1，000 & a camera with video output function.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Prizes部分中Special Encouragement
Award一欄可知，“特別鼓勵獎”獲得者的獎勵是一千美元及一
臺拍立得相機。
23. What is the deadline for submissions to Photo Competition？（　　）
A. 22 October. B. 26 October.
C. 8 December. D. 25 December.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Entry Period部分的Photo
Competition 22 October to 25 December可知，照片競賽參賽作品的
最后提交日期是12月25日。
B
　　I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse.A girl born under
this zodiac （生肖） is believed to have a wild， steed-like （駿馬般
的） spirit that will block her fortunes， bringing her family
trouble.These beliefs were planted in my mind as a girl growing up in
South Korea.I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and
instead try being still， gentle， and quiet.
　　Actually， when I was young， I loved exploring the mountainous
trails behind our house， examining the various soil layers in nearby
fields， and generally running wild outdoors.I often returned home with
soiled clothes.
　　In high school， I settled on a quiet career choice： I would become
a lawyer.However， when I was accepted into a prelaw program， I
found the courses boring.That’s when a teacher said，“You could
always get a science degree， and go back into law.”
　　I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology
（地質學）. Shortly thereafter， though， culture shock set in.I was not
ready for the intense physical requirements of my field courses.One 6-
week summer course required strenuous （費勁的） hikes， camping in
extreme heat， and heavy lifting.My cultural upbringing had discouraged
such “wild” activities and I had never gone on extended hikes or
camped before.But other women in my program were an inspiration.I saw
beauty in their strength， and I wanted to be like them.
　　By the end of my undergraduate degree， I had fully accepted my
love of being a tough girl.And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a
lawyer.My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous
field life.But they were supportive when I told them about the change in
my career direction.
　　I’m now a postdoc with years of experience collecting samples in
challenging field environments， and I’m thankful I resisted the cultural
expectations placed on me.My wild， steed-like spirit wasn’t something
to suppress （壓制）.Instead， it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit
for me.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者跳出自己的文化圈，選擇了適
合自己的專業。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者跳出自己的文化圈，選擇了適
合自己的專業。
24. What can we learn about the author in her childhood？（　　）
A. She was a quiet and shy girl.
B. She was encouraged to study hard.
C. She brought misfortunes to her family.
D. She spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第二段內容可知，作者小時候喜歡
到外面玩，而且經常滿身是泥地回到家。
25. What was the reason for the author studying geology？（　　）
A. The bright employment prospect.
B. The difficulty of getting a law degree.
C. Her desire to act against her cultural expectations.
D. Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段中的However， when I was
accepted into a prelaw program， I found the courses boring.可知，法律
預科課程讓作者提不起興趣，這是導致作者去學地質學的原因。
26. What happened to the author when she started to learn geology？
（　　）
A. She was strongly opposed by her family.
B. She was not interested in the field courses.
C. She was not used to doing strenuous activities.
D. She was looked down upon by other women.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第四段中的I had never gone on
extended hikes or camped before可知，最初學習地質學課程時，她
不習慣做耗費體力的活動。
27. Which of the following best describes the author’s parents？（　　）
A. Careful. B. Demanding.
C. Open-minded. D. Far-sighted.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的My parents ...were
supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.
可知，作者的父母對作者放棄學習法律的決定是支持的，因此他
們是“開明的”。
C
　　Up until the last decade， the classic gym model for millions of
Americans was to grab their iPod， put on their running shoes， and go to
the gym alone.With the recent popularization of group fitness classes such
as CrossFit， we started to see more gym-goers seeking a more communal
environment.Headphones were replaced with high fives and athletes
changed their shoes together.However， for many gym-attendees， the
routine stayed the same.
　　So the question then remains， what is the best option？ Should you
go at it alone or with your crew？ Science says the latter.According to a
study by the American Osteopathic Association， group fitness was shown
to reduce stress by 26％.“The communal benefits of coming together
with friends and colleagues， and doing something difficult， while
encouraging one another， are big and go beyond exercising alone，”
said Danya Yorks， the lead researcher on the study.
　　Not only that but a study by the Journal of Social Sciences （JSS）
found that working out next to a person just a little bit fitter than you might
push you to jump on that pull-up bar a little earlier or pull your splits （劈
叉） down a bit more， while when we work out alone， we tend to slack
off （懈怠） a bit.
　　Think about all the little decisions you make each day around your
fitness.Sleep in or go to the gym？ Ice cream or fruit for dessert？ Water
or soda？ And so many more.When you’re around like-minded people
with similar goals， these decisions become just a bit easier.
　　So next time you head to the gym， grab your friends and hit a team
workout or sign up for your local group CrossFit class.You might just be
surprised by the effect it can have on your training.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。研究表明，集體鍛煉比單獨鍛煉效
果更好。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。研究表明，集體鍛煉比單獨鍛煉效
果更好。
28. What was typical of many American gym-goers a decade ago？（　　）
A. Joining a fitness class.
B. Exercising to pop music.
C. Giving a lot of high fives.
D. Doing workouts by themselves.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第一段第一句可知，十年前，美國
很多去健身房鍛煉的人都是獨自鍛煉。
29. What might be Danya Yorks’s attitude to CrossFit classes？（　　）
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
解析：　觀點態度題。根據第二段中Danya Yorks的言論可知，
他認為幾個人一起鍛煉的效果比一個人鍛煉的效果好。由此可推
知，Danya Yorks對CrossFit持肯定態度。
30. Who would make a nice gym partner according to the JSS study？
（　　）
A. An early riser.
B. A brilliant talker.
C. Someone in better shape.
D. Someone with a small appetite.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第三段內容可知，JSS的研究表明，
在比自己身材健美的人身邊鍛煉能夠激勵我們進行鍛煉。
31. What is the best title for the text？
A. Why Should You Hit the Gym with Your Friends？
B. What Is the Latest Fashion for Gym-attendees？
C. What Is the Best Fitness Program for You？
D. Why Should You Do More Exercise？
解析：　標題歸納題。本文主要介紹了兩項研究，其結果均表
明：集體鍛煉比一個人鍛煉的效果好。因此A項為文章最佳標
題。hit the gym意為“去健身房”。
D
　　To early childhood educator Erika Christakis， schooling and
learning are two different things.According to one study she cites in her
well-researched book， The Importance of Being Little， 25％ of Los
Angeles kindergarteners were allowed no time at all for free play.Three-
and four-year-olds can make discoveries for themselves if given the mental
space to do so and freed from typical overscheduled activities.But too
often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups （with too much
attention to details）， expected to hew to rigid lesson plans， and given
little flexibility.Some say they have little time to bond with their students.
　　“Kids are being too much talked at rather than listened to.” This
“crushes （毀壞）” their curiosity.In America， reading， writing，
and the cognitive （認知的） demands that have been traditionally
introduced in second or third grades have been pushed forward to
preschools — to 3-year-olds “who lack the motor skills and attention span
（持續時間） to be successful”.Christakis argues that forcing academic
rigor （嚴格） at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse， not
better.
　　She admires the philosophies of Waldorf and Steiner schools， which
teach young children handiwork such as weaving or woodwork “as part
of an imaginative and story-driven curriculum”.They have nature outings
for children aged three to six.They sleep in tents with only their teachers
and other children （no texting nor parents allowed everywhere near for
days）.They learn from nature and everyday experience， invent their
own games， choose their own playmates， and settle their own
conflicts.They learn to dress themselves， make meals， and help one
another.At night they sing around a campfire.
　　Here at home， early education in Christakis’s telling seems to have
been overtaken by well-intentioned politicians who don’t understand the
first thing about how children actually learn.Alphabets， slogans， and
rhymes on the walls are too much for “young children when they can’t
even yet read”.Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills，
and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be
reflective”， she says.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了Erika Christakis對美
國學前教育的觀點。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了Erika Christakis對美
國學前教育的觀點。
32. Which of the following best explains “hew to” underlined in
Paragraph 1？（　　）
A. Give up. B. Break up.
C. Contribute to. D. Stick to.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據畫線部分所在句可知，教師往往需
要接受過度關注細節的上級的管理，他們需要“遵守”嚴格的課
程計劃，擁有的靈活性很低。有些老師提到他們幾乎沒有時間與
學生建立聯系。結合語境可推知，畫線部分意為“遵守”。
33. What is Erika Christakis’s opinion on American preschool
education？（　　）
A. It focuses too much on traditional subjects.
B. It negatively affects children’s development.
C. It fails to teach children reading and writing skills.
D. It is disconnected from the reality of primary schools.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第二段內容可知，在美國，一般在
二年級或三年級才開設的課程現在已被引入學齡前課程當中。
Erika Christakis認為，學齡前兒童年齡尚小，對他們的學習提出嚴
格的要求，只會讓他們變得更糟糕，而不是更好。由此可推知，
Erika Christakis認為美國的學齡前教育模式給學生的發展帶來了負
面影響。
34. What does Paragraph 3 tell us about Waldorf and Steiner schools？
（　　）
A. They disallow texting in the classrooms.
B. Their communication with parents is effective.
C. They advocate an outdoor learning environment.
D. Their courses rely heavily on teacher involvement.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段中的They have nature
outings ...around a campfire.可知，華德福/施泰納學校會為學齡
前兒童提供野外郊游活動。孩子們會從大自然和日常經驗中學
習，發明自己的游戲，選擇自己的玩伴，自行解決沖突。他們會
學習穿衣服、做飯、互相幫助，晚上還會圍著篝火唱歌。由此可
推知，華德福/施泰納學校提倡戶外的學習環境。
35. What do children actually need according to Erika Christakis？（　　）
A. Appropriate learning resources.
B. Stimulating conversations.
C. Repetitive reading exercises.
D. Quality family time.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據最后一段最后一句可知，Erika
Christakis提到，學齡前兒童需要更少的“案頭作業”和詞匯練
習，他們需要與“能幫助孩子思考”的成年人展開更多的交談并
傾聽其話語。也就是說，Erika Christakis認為，孩子們真正需要的
是能激勵他們的對話。
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。
　　Have you ever committed countless hours to a study session just to
end up feeling discouraged because you can’t remember the
information？36. （　　） Meet the Feynman Technique， a clear-cut
way to improve your understanding of any subject and new material.
　　As Yogi Bhajan， a spiritual teacher， put it， “If you want to learn
something， read about it.If you want to understand something， write
about it.If you want to master something， teach it.” 37.（　　） The
method was named after the Nobel Prize-winning physicist， Richard
Feynman.
　　Feynman believed that one of the best ways to study is to think
critically and learn deeply to gain a better understanding of an idea.In
other words， if you take what you learn and simplify it as if you are
explaining it to others who are unfamiliar with the idea， you’ll quickly
be able to see where your weaknesses lie.38.（　　） If you can’t
simply explain and teach the concept， then you don’t understand it well
enough.
　　39. （　　）However， the Feynman Technique can help，
especially when you are learning something new， want to broaden your
understanding of a complex topic you’ve already learned， or are trying
to improve your score in your upcoming exam.While some people spend
hours studying without significant results， you can cut the time down
with this technique and remember that knowledge for years.
　　40. （　　） As you’re able to comprehend ideas quickly，
you’ll slowly start to see improvement in your academic performance.
A. What if there’s a better way？
B. What is the Feynman Technique？
C. Studying is by no means an easy task.
D. The technique is here to help with some simple steps.
E. That’s the fundamental idea behind the Feynman Technique.
F. The goal is to learn by explaining in language that fourth-graders can
understand.
G. The next time you find yourself stuck on a complicated topic， use this
technique.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了一種高效的學習方法—
—費曼學習法，其核心是用簡單的語言將復雜的知識表達出來，讓
外行人也能聽懂。
36. A　上文描寫了一種學習困境：花費了數小時學習，結果還是記
不住信息；下文提出了解決方法：了解一下費曼學習法，它能幫助人
們理解任何主題和新材料。由此可知，設空處是過渡句，應將問題和
解決方法聯系起來，故A項符合語境。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了一種高效的學習方法—
—費曼學習法，其核心是用簡單的語言將復雜的知識表達出來，讓
外行人也能聽懂。
37. E　上文Yogi Bhajan指出，如果你要學習一些事物，請閱讀它；
如果你要理解一些事物，請寫下它；如果你要掌握一些事物，請教授
它。結合第三段對費曼學習法的介紹可知，如果你能用簡單的語言將
所學知識表達出來，讓不熟悉這一知識的人也能明白，你就真正掌握
了這一知識。由此可知，Yogi Bhajan所說的話和費曼學習法的內涵是
一樣的，故E項符合語境。E項中的That指代Yogi Bhajan所說的話。
38. F　設空處上文具體介紹了費曼學習法的核心所在。F項承接這一
概念，指出“此方法的目的就是使用四年級學生能夠理解的語言來解
釋概念，從而掌握知識”，符合語境。F項中的fourth-graders can
understand進一步說明了上句中的simplify it。
39. C　根據設空處后面的However可知，設空處應與the Feynman
Technique can help構成轉折關系，故C項符合語境。
40. G　設空處為本文總結部分，后一句指出“當你能夠快速理解概
念時，你會慢慢看到自己的學習成績有所提高”，由此可知，設空處
應再次強調費曼學習法的有效性，G項（下次當你發現自己無法理解
一個復雜的話題時，使用此方法）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四個選項中選出最佳
選項。
　　My first word was probably “Why？” My toddler questions
weren’t the 　41　 ones like “Why is the sky blue？” 　42　， they
leaned more toward “Why can’t I have another cookie？” I was a
strong-willed child with an inquiring mind.Mom knew how to 　43　 me
from the start.When she 　44　 an explanation， she’d often say，
“It’s always okay to ask questions.” If I 　45　 she’d reply with a
short response and then lead my 　46　 elsewhere by asking me about the
games I played with my dolls.
　　When I started elementary school， my questions didn’t end， nor
did my mother’s 　47　.She often said， “You won’t learn unless
you ask questions.”
　　Once， I was 　48　 my handiwork.I didn’t know how much paste
（漿糊） to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.In
total 　49　， I said， “Mom， I can’t do this！” She replied
softly，“Why not？” Together， we worked on 　50　 my
handiwork.She asked questions about what needed to be done and let me
find the 　51　 on my own.Something else 　52　 as well： Our bond as
mother and daughter grew.Mom 　53　 some of her own experiences of
growing up.
　　Mom taught me it was always 　54　 to ask and seek out
answers.However， there was one question I never had to ask her，
“Mom， do you love me？” She always showed it in her encouraging
ways.Thanks， Mom， for being such a great role model of 　55　.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。媽媽教給“我”善于提問能夠解決
一切問題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。媽媽教給“我”善于提問能夠解決
一切問題。
41. A. personal B. usual
C. modern D. direct
解析：　根據like “Why is the sky blue？”可知，幼兒時期，
“我”不問媽媽“天為什么是藍色的？”這類常見的問題。
42. A. Again B. Besides
C. Thus D. Instead
解析：　根據下文Why can’t I have another cookie？可知，相
反，“我”傾向于問“‘我’為什么不能再吃一塊餅干？”這類
問題。
43. A. handle B. greet
C. replace D. confuse
解析：　根據下文中的she’d often say，“It’s always okay to
ask questions.”可知，媽媽從一開始就知道怎么應對“我”，每
當她給出一個解釋后，她總會說：“問問題是個好習慣。”
44. A. questioned B. confirmed
C. finished D. required
解析：　參見上題解析。
45. A. admitted B. succeeded
C. participated D. insisted
解析：　根據下文的by asking me about the games I played with
my dolls可知，若“我”還是堅持提問，她就會簡短回答，然后把
“我”的注意力引到別處。
46. A. doubt B. promise
C. attention D. fault
解析：　參見上題解析。
47. A. responses B. courses
C. donations D. rewards
解析：　根據上文的When I started elementary school， my
questions didn’t end可知，上小學后，“我”仍在不停地問問
題，媽媽也在不斷地給“我”答復。
48. A. looking at B. working on
C. packing up D. asking for
解析：　根據my handiwork可知，“我”在做手工藝品。
49. A. freedom B. relief
C. frustration D. curiosity
解析：　根據上文中的I didn’t know how much paste （漿糊）
to use， which resulted in more paper sticking on me.可知，“我”
不知道要用多少漿糊，弄得身上粘滿了紙。因此，“我”沮喪地
對媽媽說：“媽媽，這個‘我’做不了。”
50. A. completing B. finding
C. promoting D. introducing
解析：　根據Together可知，媽媽和“我”一起完成手工藝品。
51. A. advantages B. suggestions
C. orders D. answers
解析：　根據She asked questions about what needed to be done可
知，媽媽提問具體要做什么，讓“我”自己尋找答案。
52. A. delayed B. ended
C. happened D. repeated
解析：　根據文中的Our bond as mother and daughter grew.可
知，在和媽媽一起做手工的過程中，還發生了一些其他的事情：
“我”和媽媽的關系更加親密了。
53. A. recorded B. shared
C. enjoyed D. skipped
解析：　根據語境可知，媽媽與“我”分享了她的成長經歷。
54. A. formal B. same
C. difficult D. okay
解析：　根據第二段中的You won’t learn unless you ask
questions.可知，媽媽教給“我”提問并尋找答案總是個好習慣。
55. A. love B. creativity
C. honesty D. kindness
解析：　根據上文She always showed it in her encouraging ways.
可知，媽媽是“我”的榜樣，她通過身體力行為“我”詮釋了愛
的定義。
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。
　　When you think of fruit farmers， what comes to your mind？ Is it
56. 　　　　　　 （stress） outdoor work such as watering and picking
up fruits all day long？
　　Well， that’s not the case for orange farmers in Hongshan Village in
southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality， where 5G —
57. 　　　　　　 latest generation of a wireless network — has made a
huge 58. 　　　　　　 （different）.
　　August is when the orange trees need timely and sufficient
watering.In the past， local farmers had to stay in the farmland all day
59. 　　　　　　 （achieve） that.They can now complete the task
60. 　　　　　　 （remote） via a monitoring and control system tied to
their smartphones.
　　That’s only a small part of a smart farming system
61. 　　　　　　 （enable） by 5G mobile networks，
62. 　　　　　　 promise to revolutionize the traditional farming
industry.In a 5G smart farm， wireless sensors connected through 5G can
monitor field 63. 　　　　　　 （condition） like the weather， air，
crop growth， and detect when crops need water or fertilizer as well as
their ideal quantities.
　　Smart farming also replaces farmhands with all kinds of smart
agricultural machinery and devices， such 64. 　　　　　　 agricultural
planes and self-driving tractors （拖拉機）.5G networks enable remote
control of such devices.
　　To sum up， 5G will make agricultural production 65. 　　　　　　
（efficient） than before and improve the produce’s yields and quality.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了5G技術造福重慶市紅山
村的果農。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了5G技術造福重慶市紅山
村的果農。
56. stressful　考查詞形轉換。設空處修飾名詞outdoor work，本空應
用stress的形容詞形式，故填stressful。
57. the　考查冠詞。形容詞最高級前應用定冠詞，故填the。
58. difference　考查名詞。make a difference為固定搭配，意為“有影
響，起作用”。
59. to achieve　考查非謂語動詞。設空處作目的狀語，故填動詞不定
式to achieve。
60. remotely　考查詞形轉換。設空處修飾動詞complete，故填
remotely。
61. enabled　考查非謂語動詞。enable與system之間是邏輯上的動賓關
系，故填enabled。
62. which　考查定語從句。設空處引導非限制性定語從句，指代先行
詞5G mobile networks，且在從句中作主語，故填which。
63. conditions　考查名詞復數。condition作“物質環境，狀態，條
件”講時為可數名詞，設空處后面列出了數種情況，故填conditions。
64. as　考查固定搭配。such as意為“例如”。
65. more efficient　考查形容詞的比較級。根據設空處后面的than
before可知，設空處應用efficient的比較級形式，efficient為多音節形容
詞，其比較級形式為more efficient。
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。你班上周五舉辦了一場以Learning from Mistakes
為主題的英語學習經驗交流會。請你為校英文報寫一篇新聞稿，內容
包括：
　　1. 活動目的；
　　2. 活動內容；
　　3. 活動反響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Learning from Mistakes
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
Learning from Mistakes
　　Last Friday， a workshop themed “Learning from Mistakes” was
organized by our English teacher， hoping to help to sharpen our English
language skills.
　　During the workshop， student representatives shared the mistakes
they had made when learning English， such as using materials that
weren’t interesting to them， failing to set achievable goals， and
focusing too much on grammar.They also talked about the lessons
they’ve learned from their mistakes.
　　This successful workshop has given us students an occasion to reflect
on our ways of learning English and find the learning methods that suit us
best.
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。
　　（2024·江蘇無錫運河實驗學校高二下期中）
My Lucky Bamboo
　　My wife Hannah and I don’t usually keep houseplants.Anything in
pots gets either overwatered or underwatered.But after my diagnosis （診
斷） with a brain cancer， I loved the idea of having something new and
green around.
　　My friend Mitch gave me what he said was a lucky bamboo plant in a
deep-green container.We placed the plant in the living room window
across from the sofa where I spent much of the day.
　　I told Hannah I wanted to care for the plant myself.When it didn’t
immediately turn yellow or brown or lose all its leaves， I was pleasantly
surprised.
　　Tending to the plant gave me a sense of accomplishment at a time
when I sometimes felt useless.The cancer limited my ability to walk， and
the treatment left me worn out， making it hard for me to accomplish
everyday tasks.As a family physician， I was used to being the one who
provided care， not the one who received it.
　　Since my diagnosis， it seemed that I had to rely on help from other
people.The enormous change left me feeling unsettled.Watering the
plant， as small an act as it was， connected me to a core part of my old
identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver.
　　Over the next few months， I recovered from surgery and completed
treatment afterwards.Even after I returned to work， I continued to care
for the plant.Soon， it had nearly doubled in height and its leaves were
shiny.Both the tree and I were thriving （茁壯成長）.
　　Then， surprisingly， it began to show signs of stress.I increased my
watering.I fed it commercial plant food.No matter what I did， the leaves
kept browning and dropping to the floor.
　　I grew more and more discouraged and uneasy.“I can’t even care
for a simple plant！” I yelled.“I’m failing！”Hannah reminded me
that we’d seen houseplants die before.She asked me why I was getting so
worked up about this particular one.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
　　“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die，
too！” 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to
help me figure out how to care for my ailing （狀況不佳的）
plant. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
參考范文：
　　“If my lucky bamboo dies，” I said， “I might die， too！”
Unable to shake off the feeling that the plant had become a symbol of my
own shaky health， I cried tears when I was alone.Now that the tree was
struggling， increasing fear seized me， which in turn helped me regain
calmness.Sunk into thought， I realized I had wrongly connected my care
of the plant — something over which I had at least some control — with
my own survival — something over which I had no control.
As my anxiety decreased， I began to dig into online courses to help
me figure out how to care for my ailing （狀況不佳的） plant.Following
the instructions， I transplanted the bamboo to a larger pot to give it room
to grow.When it was back in the sunny window， we both began to thrive
again.On seeing the tree in its new pot， I couldn’t help thinking of
Mitch and the other people who have cared for and supported me.So
blessed and grateful were I that nothing in this world could beat me， even
the cancer.
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