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單元質量檢測（二）　Making a difference
（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 happened to the man？（　　）
A.He was locked out.　　B.He missed the train.　C.He lost his keys.
2.Where are the speakers？（　　）
A.At a gym.　 B.At a restaurant.　　C.At a cinema.
3.What does the woman dislike about her trip？（　　）
A.The weather.　 B.The traffic.　　 C.The scenery.
4.When will the conference begin？（　　）
A.At 7：30.　 B.At 8：30.　　 C.At 9：00.
5.What are the speakers talking about？（　　）
A.A job position.　 B.A fellow worker.　C.A new office.
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.How long does it take to get to Washington by train？（　　）
A.An hour.　 B.One and a half hours.　　C.Two hours.
7.How much is the ticket to Washington？（　　）
A.$30.　 B.$40.　　C.$45.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What seems to be the man’s problem？（　　）
A.He doesn’t sleep well.　 B.He has no more pills.　　C.He can’t focus properly.
9.What is the man advised to do？（　　）
A.Stay home from work.　 B.Have a check-up.　　 C.Stop feeling anxious.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.Who reached the top of Mount Qomolangma？（　　）
A.Ellen.　 B.Jonathan.　　 C.Heather.
11.How long did the man spend on his adventure travel？（　　）
A.96 days.　 B.Four months.　　 C.One year.
12.What does the woman think about doing in the future？（　　）
A.Walking through a national park.
B.Cycling along a country road.
C.Camping out in the mountains.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.What is Julian doing？（　　）
A.Planning her budget.
B.Conducting an interview.
C.Giving advice on studies.
14.Which costs Matt most each month？（　　）
A.Food.　 B.Clothes.　　 C.Books.
15.How much does Matt spend on sports a month？（　　）
A.About 15.　 B.About 30.　　 C.About 50.
16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？（　　）
A.Strangers.　 B.Schoolmates.　　 C.Co-workers.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.What was the previous world basketball marathon record？（　　）
A.84 hours.　 B.90 hours.　　 C.96 hours.
18.When did those players begin their basketball marathon？（　　）
A.9：00 in the morning.　 B.2：00 in the afternoon.　　C.6：00 in the evening.
19.What happened to those players on the first night？（　　）
A.They had mental illness.
B.They could hardly fall asleep.
C.They suffered from much pain.
20.How did those players look in the last few minutes？（　　）
A.Energetic.　 B.Upset.　　C.Tired.
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
　　There are plenty of things that students can do to enrich their lives. Perhaps the most valuable is volunteering. Below you can find a list of projects you can join.
　　The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka
　　Duration （持續時間）： 1 week
　　Price： ￡891
　　Age： 16＋
　　Details： Live in a village near a national park in Sri Lanka；
　　Observe wild elephants in their natural habitat；
　　Meet people from around the world.
　　The Volunteer Project in Greece
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡619
　　Age： 18＋
　　Details： Help to protect endangered sea turtle populations in Greece；
　　Learn sea turtle monitoring techniques （監視技術）；
　　Explore the lovely beaches during your free time.
　　The Volunteer Project in Portugal
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡459
　　Age： 18＋
　　Details： Help to support wolf protection and learn about the endangered Iberian wolf；
　　Work alongside a team of professionals and meet new people；
　　Explore Portugal’s amazing tourist and cultural sights during your free time.
　　The Volunteer Project in Iceland
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡575
　　Age： 18－60 years
　　Details： Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air；
　　Live and work in the wonderful southern part of Iceland；
　　Take part in the recovery of Iceland’s ecology （生態）.
21.Which of the four projects has the shortest duration？（　　）
A.The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka.　　　　 B.The Volunteer Project in Greece.
C.The Volunteer Project in Portugal.　　 D.The Volunteer Project in Iceland.
22.How much does it cost to join The Volunteer Project in Portugal？（　　）
A.￡891.　 B.￡619.
C.￡459.　　 D.￡575.
23.What can volunteers do in Iceland？（　　）
A.Reintroduce Iberian wolves into the wild.　 B.Master sea turtle monitoring techniques.
C.Watch wild elephants.　　 D.Help to plant trees.
B
　　When I was 12 years old， I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life.I was a total outsider， bullied （欺凌） at school.I felt completely alone in my small town.
　　But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14， I turned my problem into a passion for helping others.The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.The more positive energy I shared， the more kindness and appreciation I received.I realised that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people， specifically teenagers， and help them feel less alone.
　　Books were my true friends back then.I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books.The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life.One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
　　After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home， I made a choice to take the optimistic， positive road in the next steps of my journey.My dream career， one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved， is what I am doing now.I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
　　Kindness saved me when I needed help the most.Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life.You never know what someone else is going through.But by practicing daily kindness， you become an architect of positive change.
24.What was the author’s life like when he was 12？（　　）
A.Boring.　　 B.Peaceful.
C.Unhappy.　　 D.Meaningful.
25.How did the volunteer work benefit the author？（　　）
A.It made him popular in his town.
B.It helped him find the meaning of life.
C.It helped him understand others’ lives better.
D.It helped to shape his dream career.
26.Why did the author choose writing as his job？（　　）
A.He was inspired by his teacher.　 B.He could pass positive energy to readers.
C.He wanted to share his school experiences.　　D.He found he had a talent for writing.
27.What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph？（　　）
A.Say “no” to bullies bravely.　 B.Make positive changes in their lives.
C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.　　 D.Learn to care more about others’ feelings.
C
　　In 1970， psychologist Walter Mischel famously placed a cookie in front of each of a group of children and gave them a choice： they could eat the cookie immediately， or they could wait until he returned and then be rewarded with a second.If they didn’t wait， however， they’d be allowed to eat only the first one.Not surprisingly， once he left the room， many children ate their cookies almost immediately.A few， though， resisted eating the first cookie long enough to receive the second.Mischel termed these children high-delay children.
　　Interestingly， the children who were best able to delay gratification （滿足） later did better in school and had fewer behavioural problems than the children who could only resist eating the cookie for a few minutes — and， further， ended up on average with SAT scores that were 210 points higher.As adults， the high-delay children completed college at higher rates than the other children and then went on to earn higher incomes.In contrast， the children who had the most trouble delaying gratification had higher rates of incarceration （監禁） as adults and were more likely to struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
　　All suggests that the ability to delay gratification — that is， desire control — may be one of the most important skills to learn to have a satisfying and successful life.The question is： how do we learn it？
　　The answer may lie in the strategies Mischel’s high-delay children used.Rather than resist the urge to eat the cookie， these children distracted （轉移） themselves from the urge itself.They played with toys in the room， sang songs to themselves， and looked everywhere but at the cookie.In short， they did everything they could to put the cookie out of their minds.
28. What should the children do to get a second cookie？（　　）
A.They should leave later.　 B.They should wait longer.
C.They should arrive earlier.　　 D.They should study harder.
29.What’s the second paragraph mainly about？（　　）
A.How to be high-delay children.　 B.How high-delay children succeed.
C.The problems with low-delay children. D.The advantages of high-delay children.
30.Why did Walter Mischel give each of the children a cookie？（　　）
A.To educate them.　 B.To do a research.
C.To entertain them.　　 D.To conduct a survey.
31.What should we do to delay gratification according to the author？（　　）
A.Set another new goal.　 B.Try to control the desire.
C.Give up what you want completely.　 D.Forget what attracts you temporarily.
D
　　A study by researchers at Nanyang Technological University， Singapore （NTU Singapore） has shown that the use of cool paint coatings in cities can help people feel up to 1.5 degrees Celsius cooler， making the urban area more comfortable for work and play.
　　Cool paint coatings contain additives that reflect the sun’s heat to reduce surface heat. They have been used as one way to cool down the city area and mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect， a phenomenon in which urban areas experience warmer temperatures than their outlying surroundings.
　　To date， most studies of cool paint coatings have been tested in some models， and understanding of its application in real-life context is limited.
　　Now， NTU researchers have conducted a first of its kind practical study. The team coated the roofs， walls， and roads in Singapore and found that by comparison with an uncoated area， the coated environment was up to two degrees Celsius cooler in the afternoon， with people heat comfort level improving by up to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
　　Lead author Dr Kumar Donthu， who completed the work as a research fellow at Energy Research Institute， said， “Our study provides evidence that cool paint coatings reduce heat build-up and cool the urban environment. This is a small solution for cooling that has an immediate effect， compared to other choices. Moreover， by reducing the amount of heat absorbed in buildings， we also reduce indoor air-conditioning energy consumption （消耗）. Findings from the study are not just for cities in Singapore where it is hot all year round， but for other urban areas around the world too.”
　　The study， published in Sustainable Cities and Society in March， supports the NTU 2025 strategic plan， which seeks to deal with human’s great challenges on sustainability （持續性） and speed up research discoveries that reduce human impact on the environment.
32.What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 2 mean？（　　）
A.Reduce.　 B.Form.
C.Avoid.　　 D.Explain.
33.What do NTU researchers focus on at present？（　　）
A.Coating experiments in laboratories.　 B.Changes of temperature comfort level.
C.Real-world testing of cool paint coatings.　　 D.Coating materials in various environments.
34.What can be inferred about the use of cool paint coatings according to Dr Kumar Donthu？（　　）
A.It’s simple but workable.　 B.It’s effective but short-sighted.
C.It’s wide-ranging but demanding.　　 D.It’s environmentally friendly but expensive.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text？（　　）
A.NTU Study： Urban Heat Island Effect　 B.Cooling Cities： NTU’s Paint Solution
C.Big Challenge： Urban Heat Reduction　　 D.Cool Paint： The Key to Urban Comfort
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。
　　Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out at the library instead of buying them.36.（　　） Here are four surprising ways the library can help you save money.
　　·Reserve free tickets to local attractions. In the libraries of some places， you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in the city or town. The Nashville Public Library， for example， offers free passes to the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.37.（　　）
　　·Get free help with homework. Your library card may offer you free online help from expert tutors （導師）， who offer live one-on-one homework help for students. It’s a sweet deal.38.（　　） If you need to research something， they can identify relevant （緊密相關的） books or order them from other branches for you.
　　·Take free fitness and hobby classes.39.（　　） Queens Public Library in New York offers workout classes ranging from yoga to tai chi， saving potentially hundreds of dollars in monthly class fees at a fitness studio. Libraries can also help you find a new hobby. You can join a knitting club， learn photography or take a class with a naturalist.
　　·40.（　　） In addition to entertainment， many libraries offer programs to support the community. People who need help finding a job can take computer courses and get assistance with applications and interviews. Some people can take English as a Second Language （ESL） classes and some other classes to prepare themselves for their citizenship exam.
A.Use free social services.
B.Attend free concerts and performances.
C.Librarians can help with school projects too.
D.So have you learned how to check books out in different libraries？
E.But do you know that libraries can help you save on other things too？
F.Some libraries often offer free classes you’d pay money for elsewhere.
G.And library card holders in California can gain free entry to some state parks.
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。
　　Our son， Andrew， was always very active and loved playing sports.When he turned 10， I noticed he couldn’t run like he 　41　.I took him to the doctor but she could not find anything physically 　42　.
　　Since then， we began a seven-year 　43　 for answers.We saw 13 different doctors， but were still left without 　44　.At the same time， Andrew’s situation was getting 　45　.He had to 　46　 the idea of ever playing sports again.Attending high school was even a 　47　 for him.
　　One day， we were referred to Dr Delgado， a neurologist （神經學家）， who gave Andrew a few different tests.
　　A week later， we 　48　 waited in the exam room， praying for an answer.Dr Delgado walked in and said he 　49　 what was going on with Andrew — I could hardly 　50　 those words！ Andrew had a rare neurological disorder that could be easily 　51　.Andrew took his first pill that Friday and within 24 hours he was able to stand， walk and run like he had been able to eight years ago.He went to 　52　 the next Monday — no one could believe the miraculous （不可思議的） 　53　 in Andrew！
　　Because of everything Dr Delgado did for Andrew， I began volunteering in his clinic.I like to share Andrew’s 　54　 with the patients， telling them they are in an 　55　 place and are seeing the best doctor in the world.
41.A.used to　　　　　 B.seemed to　　　　　　
C.had to　　　　　　 D.happened to
42.A.remarkable　 B.unique　　
C.normal　　 D.wrong
43.A.preparation　 B.search　　
C.test　　 D.explanation
44.A.reward　 B.comments　　
C.answers　　 D.apology
45.A.easier　 B.better　　
C.faster　　 D.worse
46.A.put up　 B.take up　　
C.pick up　　 D.give up
47.A.failure　 B.puzzle　　
C.struggle　　 D.danger
48.A.carefully　 B.nervously　　
C.happily　　 D.sadly
49.A.knew　 B.wondered　　
C.guessed　　 D.heard
50.A.imagine　 B.realize　　
C.believe　　 D.admit
51.A.treated　 B.prevented　　
C.caught　　 D.detected
52.A.hospital　 B.school　　
C.community　　 D.station
53.A.identity　 B.energy　　
C.change　　 D.solution
54.A.story　 B.surprise　　
C.achievements　　 D.adventures
55.A.amusing　 B.interesting　　
C.exciting　　 D.amazing
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。
　　It was Mother’s Day morning last year.My five-year-old son， Tenyson， and I 56.　　　　　　 （leave） the supermarket after shopping when an old woman fainted， fell over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground.Her husband was with her， but the woman was 57.　　　　　　 （serious） hurt and shaking with pain.
　　At the front of the supermarket， a charity group was selling flowers 58.　　　　　　 （raise） funds.Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower.“It will make 59.　　　　　　 （she） feel better，” he said.I was amazed that he’d come up 60.　　　　　　 such a sweet idea.So we went to the flower seller to buy a flower for the lady.
　　By now rescuers and physicians had arrived， and were attending the 61.　　　　　　 （injure） woman.As we walked up to her， my son became frightened by all the blood and medical 62.　　　　　　 （equip）.He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
　　Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband 63.　　　　　　 told him，“My son was very upset about your wife and bought her this flower to cheer her up.”
　　The old man was moved and said， “Thank you so much.You have a good son.Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
　　The man then gave his wife the flower， 64.　　　　　　 （tell） her whom it was from.65.　　　　　　 badly hurt， the old lady looked up at Tenyson with thanks in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　每年的3月22日是“世界水日（World Water Day）”，上周日你校學生會組織學生在市中心開展志愿宣傳活動。假定你是李華，請你為校英文報寫一篇報道，內容包括：
　　1.活動目的；
　　2.活動內容（時間、 地點等）；
　　3.活動反響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2.請按照如下格式作答。
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
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。
　　In a small Chinese village， a young girl named Mei lived with a deep love for painting. Her artworks， filled with lively colours， caught the beauty of her surroundings. Despite her talent， Mei often battled with self-doubt. She wondered if her skills were truly excellent or if she was just fortunate.
　　One day， Mei heard about a painting contest in the town called the “Sunlit Art Challenge”. Determined to prove herself and remove the doubts， Mei quickly signed up for it. The contest stirred a mix of excitement and nervousness in her. Mei spent countless hours perfecting her painting technique， pouring her heart and soul into her works.
　　For the contest， Mei painted a beautiful sunrise over the sea. The sun just started to rise above the horizon， its bright light beginning to shine over the ocean. The sun’s rays looked like golden light， spreading across the water and making it shine like a giant mirror. As the sun rose higher， it looked like a bright ball of fire， warming the sea and making the waves shine brightly. The sky changed colours too， from a soft blue to bright oranges， pinks and reds. It was like watching the day begin right there on her canvas （畫布）. Mei’s painting captured the peaceful yet lively scene of the sun’s first rays touching the vast ocean， symbolizing hope.
　　On the day of the contest， the village square was filled with excitement. Artists from near and far displayed their works. Mei set up her painting， feeling both proud and anxious. As the judges evaluated Mei’s painting， her heart raced with nervousness. Since their expressions were hard to read， Mei felt like her doubts were right， that she wasn’t as good as she hoped.
　　When the host started to announce the winners， Mei listened with hope and curiosity. But sadly her name wasn’t called. Disappointment washed over her， and she forced a smile， applauding the winners. After the contest， Mei felt disheartened. She thought her painting had failed to impress anyone， and she lost her motivation to lift her brush. At that time， Mr Zhang， a villager， approached Mei.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved him.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
　　Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest in painting.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　
單元質量檢測（二）　Making a difference
第一部分
1－5　ACBCB　6－10　BAACA
11－15　BABAC　16－20　BACBA
聽力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Know what？ I couldn’t get back into my apartment， and had to stay at a hotel last night.
W：How did that happen？ Did you lose your keys？
M：No， I left them in the apartment. And my wife was on a business trip.
（Text 2）
M：Wow， so many choices， and so many people. So， what kind of film do you want to see？
W：It’s up to you. But nothing too violent， please.
（Text 3）
M：How was your trip to London？
W：It was fantastic. I visited a lot of places： museums and royal palaces. And the weather was fine. Horrible traffic， though.
（Text 4）
W：How much time do we have before the conference？ We don’t have to hurry， do we？
M：Don’t worry. It’s 7：30 now. We still have an hour and a half. It takes only thirty minutes to get there.
（Text 5）
M：Hey！ Did you see Ann in the office this morning？
W：Yes， but why did she have such a long face？
M：I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted.
（Text 6）
W：What time is the next train to Washington？
M：That’s 9：15 on track 14.
W：When does it get there？
M：It’s scheduled to arrive at 10：45.
W：How much is the ticket for it？
M：It’s $30.
（Text 7）
M：What about the problems I’ve been having？
W：Not serious. Take some medicine and you will get a better night’s sleep.
M：Thank you. How should I take the medicine？
W：Take one pill about thirty minutes before you go to bed.
M：How long should I take them？
W：Thirty days.
M：Is there anything else I can do？
W：Don’t worry so much about things at work.
M：Should I stay home from work？
W：No， it’s not necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Heather！ Can I sit here？
W：Yeah， sure， Jonathan. How’s your day？
M：Good. Say， are you planning your summer travels？
W：Well ... not yet. I was just reading a story about this woman， Ellen Wilson， who climbed up Mount Qomolangma.
M：Yeah， I read that， too. A rather extraordinary experience， isn’t it？ 96 days. She is actually a graduate of our college， the class of 2012.
W：Oh， really？ So， Jonathan， what amazing thing have you done？
M：Well ... I just went cycling across South America.
W：You didn’t！
M：I did. Just last year before I entered the graduate school. It was such a brilliant time. Four months on the road enjoying wonderful scenery in the country， in towns and in cities all along the way. I got a bit tired， though.
W：Sounds great！ Hmm ... maybe I should think seriously about my big life adventure， like taking a long walk across a national park.
M：Wow！ Let me know if you need someone to go with you.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Matt！ May I ask you a few questions？
M：Certainly， Julian！ What do you want to know？
W：I’m doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school. I’m writing a paper for my Social Studies course.
M：That sounds interesting.
W：To begin with， how much money do you get from your parents a month？
M：I get about 500 dollars.
W：How do you spend your money？
M：I spend about 300 dollars on food. You know how I like to eat.
W：Yes. What about the rest of the money？
M：Well， I spend on shows， about 30 dollars a month. Games， er ... for rental of the tennis court and balls， about 50 dollars. I do spend some on things like reading material. And the rest I save.
W：What about clothes？
M：My mother buys them for me.
W：Thanks a lot， Matt！
M：You’re welcome.
（Text 10）
W：A group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and add 6 hours to the record. Each team had 9 players， with 5 at a time. The boys decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours. Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to rest， they were too excited to fall asleep at once. After sleeping for a short time， they had to play again. On the second night， they fell asleep as soon as they stopped. Some of them had trouble with their feet and hands， but the only serious problem was the mental one. Each boy was thinking： Why am I doing this？ How can I play any longer？ After the third night， the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours， the players got better. For the last few minutes， the players looked as fresh as when they started.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了可以豐富學生生活的一些最有價值的志愿服務。
21.A　細節理解題。比較四個項目的持續時間可知，The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka志愿服務期限最短。
22.C　細節理解題。根據The Volunteer Project in Portugal中的Price： ￡459可知，在葡萄牙參加志愿者項目需要459英鎊。
23.D　細節理解題。根據The Volunteer Project in Iceland中的Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air可知，志愿者在冰島能幫助種樹。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者在青少年時期過得很不快樂，但是在14歲開始做志愿者工作時，通過幫助別人，讓自己找到了生活的意義。
24.C　細節理解題。根據第一段內容可知，作者12歲時的生活是不快樂的。
25.B　細節理解題。根據第二段前兩句可知，志愿者工作幫助作者找到了生活的意義。
26.B　細節理解題。根據第三段中的One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.可知，通過寫作作者能把正能量傳遞給讀者。
27.C　推理判斷題。根據最后一段中的But by practicing daily kindness， you become an architect of positive change.可知，在最后一段作者建議讀者在日常生活中善待他人。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。心理學家Walter Mischel通過一項實驗，提出了著名的延遲滿足理論。這一理論對孩子的個人成長有很大的借鑒意義。
28.B　細節理解題。根據第一段可知，若想得到第二塊餅干，這些孩子需要做的是等待外出的Walter Mischel回來。
29.D　段落大意題。根據第二段可知，那些擅長延遲滿足的孩子長大后學習成績更好，有較少的行為問題，同時也掙錢更多；同時也附帶說明那些不擅長延遲滿足的孩子長大后出問題的概率更高。
30.B　推理判斷題。根據第一、二段可知，Walter Mischel在實驗中先給每個孩子一塊餅干，后來又對這些孩子進行了跟蹤研究，觀察他們長大后的表現。由此可推知，Walter Mischel給每個孩子一塊餅干是為了做研究。
31.D　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，作者指出，掌握延遲滿足能力的關鍵在于向Walter Mischel實驗中那些擅長延遲滿足的孩子學習——不是抵制欲望，而是轉移注意力。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了使用冷漆涂料來給城市降溫的方法，介紹了其優點以及應用情況。
32.A　詞義猜測題。下文a phenomenon ...outlying surroundings是對the Urban Heat Island effect的解釋，結合畫線詞前的one way to cool down the city area可知，這種涂料可以減少城市熱島效應。故畫線詞意思是“減少”，與reduce意思相近。
33.C　細節理解題。根據第四段第一句可知，南洋理工大學目前的研究重點是冷漆涂料的實際測試。
34.A　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的This is a small solution for cooling that has an immediate effect， compared to other choices.可知，根據Kumar Donthu博士的說法，關于冷漆涂料的使用很簡單，但可行。
35.B　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，文章主要說明了使用冷漆涂料來給城市降溫的方法，介紹了其優點以及應用情況。因此，B項最適合作文章標題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了圖書館可以提供的一些免費活動。
36.E　根據下文Here are four surprising ways the library can help you save money.可知，空處應為設問句， E項（但是你知道圖書館也可以幫你節省其他東西嗎？）符合語境。
37.G　根據上文可知，在一些地方的圖書館，你可以獲得市里或鎮里一些當地景點的免費或打折票，接著舉例子。G項（在加州，持有圖書證可以免費進入一些州立公園）符合語境。
38.C　根據空后一句可知，如果你需要研究什么，他們會找到相關書籍或者為你從其他分店訂購。C項（圖書管理員也可以幫助學校的項目）符合語境。C項中的Librarians與空后一句中的they指代一致。
39.F　根據空前一句可知，圖書館提供免費的課程。F項（一些圖書館經常免費提供你在其他地方要花錢購買的課程）符合語境。
40.A　根據空后一句可知，除了娛樂，許多圖書館提供支持社區的項目。A項（利用免費的社會服務）可作本段主旨句。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的兒子10歲時不能像以前那樣奔跑了，醫生又找不到病因。輾轉七年后，作者終于遇到一名將兒子治愈的醫生。為了表示感謝，她成了那家診所的志愿者。
41.A　根據上文Our son， Andrew， was always very active and loved playing sports.以及下文內容可知，在安德魯十歲的時候，作者注意到他不能像以前那樣奔跑了。
42.D　根據下文Since then， we began a seven-year 　43　 for answers.可知，醫生沒有發現任何身體問題。
43.B　根據下文We saw 13 different doctors可知，作者和家人開始尋找兒子生病的原因。
44.C　此處指看了13位不同的醫生，依然沒有找到答案。
45.D　結合常識可知，因為沒有找到生病的原因，沒有對癥治療，病情會加重。
46.D　病情加重導致安德魯不得不放棄運動的想法。
47.C　根據本句even可知，此處語氣加強，表示上高中對安德魯來說甚至是一種折磨。
48.B　根據下文praying for an answer可推知，作者和家人等待檢查結果時非常緊張。
49.A　根據下文Andrew had a rare neurological disorder可知，醫生知道了安德魯生病的原因。
50.C　經歷多次失望，當德爾加多醫生告訴作者他知道安德魯生病的原因時，作者一時不敢相信。
51.A　根據下文Andrew took his first pill that Friday and within 24 hours he was able to stand可推知，安德魯的病其實很好治療。
52.B　根據上文可知，治療后安德魯恢復得很好，第二周周一就返回學校學習了。
53.C　安德魯從不能走路，到現在又能走路甚至奔跑，這是一種變化。
54.A　根據語境可知，作為那家診所志愿者的作者，常常給病人分享自己兒子生病、求醫以及被治愈的故事。
55.D　結合上文故事可知，德爾加多醫生治好了作者兒子的病，所以作者告訴病人他們正在一個很棒的地方接受最好的醫生的治療。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者和兒子幫助一位受重傷老太太的故事。
56.were leaving　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。此處為be doing sth when ...結構，表示“正在做某事，這時突然……”，主語為My five-year-old son， Tenyson， and I，謂語動詞應用復數。根據文章第一句可知，時態應用過去進行時。故填were leaving。
57.seriously　考查詞形轉換。修飾形容詞hurt應用副詞作狀語。故填seriously。
58.to raise　考查非謂語動詞。此處作目的狀語應用動詞不定式。故填to raise。
59.her　考查代詞。根據上文可知，作者的兒子建議給老太太買一朵花，這會讓她開心，本句缺少賓語，應用代詞的賓格，故填her。
60.with　考查介詞。come up with“想出”。故填with。
61.injured　考查詞形轉換。修飾名詞woman應用形容詞，故填injured。
62.equipment　考查詞形轉換。形容詞 medical修飾名詞，故填equipment。
63.and　考查連詞。分析句子結構可知，本句gave與told作并列謂語。故填and。
64.telling　考查非謂語動詞。分析句子結構可知，空處作狀語，tell與其邏輯主語The man之間為主謂關系，應用動詞-ing形式。故填telling。
65.Although/Though/While　考查狀語從句。分析句子結構可知，此處引導讓步狀語從句，表示“盡管”。設空處位于句首，首字母要大寫。故填Although或Though或While。
第四部分
第一節
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
　　World Water Day falls on 22 March every year. Last Sunday， some young student volunteers， organized by the student union， took to the streets to celebrate and advertise World Water Day.
　　Firstly， they handed out leaflets to the citizens to lecture about World Water Day. Later， public speeches about the importance of protecting water resources were given by some volunteers.
　　Not only did these activities aroused people’s great interest in World Water Day， but also raised their awareness of water resources protection. This activity turned out to be a huge success.
第二節
　　Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved him. With tears in his eyes， he told her how her painting of the sunrise had profoundly touched him. Mr Zhang explained that he had been going through a tough time and that Mei’s painting reminded him of the beauty and hope in the world. He described how the warm colours and the image of the sun rising over the ocean gave him a sense of peace and comfort. Mr Zhang’s words made Mei realize that her works had a significant impact， reaching beyond just winning contests.
　　Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest in painting. She started to see her art not just as a means to achieve personal recognition， but as a tool for healing and bringing joy to others. Mei began to paint with a new purpose， creating artworks that depicted scenes of hope and beauty. Her art soon became a source of warmth and inspiration in her community. Through her journey， Mei discovered the true essence of her art. It was not just about creating beautiful scenes on canvas， but about touching hearts and warming souls.
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單元質量檢測（二）　
Making a difference
（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 happened to the man？（　　）
A. He was locked out.
B. He missed the train.
C. He lost his keys.
2. Where are the speakers？（　　）
A. At a gym.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At a cinema.
3. What does the woman dislike about her trip？（　　）
A. The weather.
B. The traffic.
C. The scenery.
4. When will the conference begin？（　　）
A. At 7：30. B. At 8：30. C. At 9：00.
5. What are the speakers talking about？（　　）
A. A job position.
B. A fellow worker.
C. A new office.
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. How long does it take to get to Washington by train？（　　）
A. An hour.
B. One and a half hours.
C. Two hours.
7. How much is the ticket to Washington？（　　）
A. $30. B. $40. C. $45.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What seems to be the man’s problem？（　　）
A. He doesn’t sleep well.
B. He has no more pills.
C. He can’t focus properly.
9. What is the man advised to do？（　　）
A. Stay home from work.
B. Have a check-up.
C. Stop feeling anxious.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. Who reached the top of Mount Qomolangma？（　　）
A. Ellen. B. Jonathan. C. Heather.
11. How long did the man spend on his adventure travel？（　　）
A. 96 days. B. Four months. C. One year.
12. What does the woman think about doing in the future？（　　）
A. Walking through a national park.
B. Cycling along a country road.
C. Camping out in the mountains.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What is Julian doing？（　　）
A. Planning her budget.
B. Conducting an interview.
C. Giving advice on studies.
14. Which costs Matt most each month？（　　）
A. Food. B. Clothes. C. Books.
15. How much does Matt spend on sports a month？（　　）
A. About 15.
B. About 30.
C. About 50.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？（　　）
A. Strangers.
B. Schoolmates.
C. Co-workers.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. What was the previous world basketball marathon record？（　　）
A. 84 hours. B. 90 hours. C. 96 hours.
18. When did those players begin their basketball marathon？（　　）
A. 9：00 in the morning.
B. 2：00 in the afternoon.
C. 6：00 in the evening.
19. What happened to those players on the first night？（　　）
A. They had mental illness.
B. They could hardly fall asleep.
C. They suffered from much pain.
20. How did those players look in the last few minutes？（　　）
A. Energetic. B. Upset. C. Tired.
聽力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Know what？ I couldn’t get back into my apartment， and had to
stay at a hotel last night.
W：How did that happen？ Did you lose your keys？
M：No， I left them in the apartment. And my wife was on a business
trip.
（Text 2）
M：Wow， so many choices， and so many people. So， what kind of
film do you want to see？
W：It’s up to you. But nothing too violent， please.
（Text 3）
M：How was your trip to London？
W：It was fantastic. I visited a lot of places： museums and royal
palaces. And the weather was fine. Horrible traffic， though.
（Text 4）
W：How much time do we have before the conference？ We don’t have
to hurry， do we？
M：Don’t worry. It’s 7：30 now. We still have an hour and a half. It
takes only thirty minutes to get there.
（Text 5）
M：Hey！ Did you see Ann in the office this morning？
W：Yes， but why did she have such a long face？
M：I’m not sure. I heard she failed to get promoted.
（Text 6）
W：What time is the next train to Washington？
M：That’s 9：15 on track 14.
W：When does it get there？
M：It’s scheduled to arrive at 10：45.
W：How much is the ticket for it？
M：It’s $30.
（Text 7）
M：What about the problems I’ve been having？
W：Not serious. Take some medicine and you will get a better night’s
sleep.
M：Thank you. How should I take the medicine？
W：Take one pill about thirty minutes before you go to bed.
M：How long should I take them？
W：Thirty days.
M：Is there anything else I can do？
W：Don’t worry so much about things at work.
M：Should I stay home from work？
W：No， it’s not necessary. Just remember to stay calm.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Heather！ Can I sit here？
W：Yeah， sure， Jonathan. How’s your day？
M：Good. Say， are you planning your summer travels？
W：Well ... not yet. I was just reading a story about this woman， Ellen
Wilson， who climbed up Mount Qomolangma.
M：Yeah， I read that， too. A rather extraordinary experience， isn’t
it？ 96 days. She is actually a graduate of our college， the class of 2012.
W：Oh， really？ So， Jonathan， what amazing thing have you done？
M：Well ... I just went cycling across South America.
W：You didn’t！
M：I did. Just last year before I entered the graduate school. It was such a
brilliant time. Four months on the road enjoying wonderful scenery in the
country， in towns and in cities all along the way. I got a bit tired，
though.
W：Sounds great！ Hmm ... maybe I should think seriously about my
big life adventure， like taking a long walk across a national park.
M：Wow！ Let me know if you need someone to go with you.
（Text 9）
W：Hi， Matt！ May I ask you a few questions？
M：Certainly， Julian！ What do you want to know？
W：I’m doing a study on the spending habits of students in our school.
I’m writing a paper for my Social Studies course.
M：That sounds interesting.
W：To begin with， how much money do you get from your parents a
month？
M：I get about 500 dollars.
W：How do you spend your money？
M：I spend about 300 dollars on food. You know how I like to eat.
W：Yes. What about the rest of the money？
M：Well， I spend on shows， about 30 dollars a month. Games，
er ... for rental of the tennis court and balls， about 50 dollars. I do
spend some on things like reading material. And the rest I save.
W：What about clothes？
M：My mother buys them for me.
W：Thanks a lot， Matt！
M：You’re welcome.
（Text 10）
W：A group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world
basketball marathon record. They wanted to play for 90 hours and add 6
hours to the record. Each team had 9 players， with 5 at a time. The boys
decided each person would play 21.5 hours and then rest for 2 hours.
Then they started at 6 o’clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players. When it was their turn to
rest， they were too excited to fall asleep at once. After sleeping for a
short time， they had to play again. On the second night， they fell asleep
as soon as they stopped. Some of them had trouble with their feet and
hands， but the only serious problem was the mental one. Each boy was
thinking： Why am I doing this？ How can I play any longer？ After the
third night， the players knew they could finish the 90 hours. The
basketball on the fourth night was very slow. But in the final hours， the
players got better. For the last few minutes， the players looked as fresh
as when they started.
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
　　There are plenty of things that students can do to enrich their lives.
Perhaps the most valuable is volunteering. Below you can find a list of
projects you can join.
　　The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka
　　Duration （持續時間）： 1 week
　　Price： ￡891
　　Age： 16＋
　　Details： Live in a village near a national park in Sri Lanka；
　　Observe wild elephants in their natural habitat；
　　Meet people from around the world.
　　The Volunteer Project in Greece
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡619
　　Age： 18＋
　　Details： Help to protect endangered sea turtle populations in
Greece；
　　Learn sea turtle monitoring techniques （監視技術）；
　　Explore the lovely beaches during your free time.
　　The Volunteer Project in Portugal
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡459
　　Age： 18＋
　　Details： Help to support wolf protection and learn about the
endangered Iberian wolf；
　　Work alongside a team of professionals and meet new people；
　　Explore Portugal’s amazing tourist and cultural sights during your
free time.
　　The Volunteer Project in Iceland
　　Duration： 2 weeks
　　Price： ￡575
　　Age： 18－60 years
　　Details： Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the
air；
　　Live and work in the wonderful southern part of Iceland；
　　Take part in the recovery of Iceland’s ecology （生態）.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了可以豐富學生生活的一
些最有價值的志愿服務。
21. Which of the four projects has the shortest duration？（　　）
A. The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka.
B. The Volunteer Project in Greece.
C. The Volunteer Project in Portugal.
D. The Volunteer Project in Iceland.
解析： 　細節理解題。比較四個項目的持續時間可知，The
Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka志愿服務期限最短。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章介紹了可以豐富學生生活的一
些最有價值的志愿服務。
22. How much does it cost to join The Volunteer Project in Portugal？
（　　）
A. ￡891. B. ￡619.
C. ￡459. D. ￡575.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據The Volunteer Project in Portugal中
的Price： ￡459可知，在葡萄牙參加志愿者項目需要459英鎊。
23. What can volunteers do in Iceland？（　　）
A. Reintroduce Iberian wolves into the wild.
B. Master sea turtle monitoring techniques.
C. Watch wild elephants.
D. Help to plant trees.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據The Volunteer Project in Iceland中
的Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air可
知，志愿者在冰島能幫助種樹。
B
　　When I was 12 years old， I already knew that my teen years were
going to be the worst years of my life.I was a total outsider， bullied （欺
凌） at school.I felt completely alone in my small town.
　　But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14， I turned my
problem into a passion for helping others.The opportunity to practice
kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose.The more
positive energy I shared， the more kindness and appreciation I received.I
realised that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people，
specifically teenagers， and help them feel less alone.
　　Books were my true friends back then.I was so thankful that the
authors wrote those books.The kindness they offered me with their books
saved my life.One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I
could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books
helped me.
　　After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home， I made a
choice to take the optimistic， positive road in the next steps of my
journey.My dream career， one I thought was only possible for the
authors I loved， is what I am doing now.I have been a full-time author of
teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to
reach out to readers every single day.
　　Kindness saved me when I needed help the most.Even small acts of
kindness can change someone’s life.You never know what someone else
is going through.But by practicing daily kindness， you become an
architect of positive change.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者在青少年時期過得很不快
樂，但是在14歲開始做志愿者工作時，通過幫助別人，讓自己找到
了生活的意義。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者在青少年時期過得很不快
樂，但是在14歲開始做志愿者工作時，通過幫助別人，讓自己找到
了生活的意義。
24. What was the author’s life like when he was 12？（　　）
A. Boring. B. Peaceful.
C. Unhappy. D. Meaningful.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第一段內容可知，作者12歲時的生
活是不快樂的。
25. How did the volunteer work benefit the author？（　　）
A. It made him popular in his town.
B. It helped him find the meaning of life.
C. It helped him understand others’ lives better.
D. It helped to shape his dream career.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第二段前兩句可知，志愿者工作幫
助作者找到了生活的意義。
26. Why did the author choose writing as his job？（　　）
A. He was inspired by his teacher.
B. He could pass positive energy to readers.
C. He wanted to share his school experiences.
D. He found he had a talent for writing.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第三段中的One of my biggest dreams
was to become an author so I could write books that would help other
teenagers the way those books helped me.可知，通過寫作作者能把
正能量傳遞給讀者。
27. What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph？
（　　）
A. Say “no” to bullies bravely.
B. Make positive changes in their lives.
C. Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D. Learn to care more about others’ feelings.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據最后一段中的But by practicing daily
kindness， you become an architect of positive change.可知，在最
后一段作者建議讀者在日常生活中善待他人。
C
　　In 1970， psychologist Walter Mischel famously placed a cookie in
front of each of a group of children and gave them a choice： they could
eat the cookie immediately， or they could wait until he returned and then
be rewarded with a second.If they didn’t wait， however， they’d be
allowed to eat only the first one.Not surprisingly， once he left the
room， many children ate their cookies almost immediately.A few，
though， resisted eating the first cookie long enough to receive the
second.Mischel termed these children high-delay children.
　　Interestingly， the children who were best able to delay gratification
（滿足） later did better in school and had fewer behavioural problems
than the children who could only resist eating the cookie for a few
minutes — and， further， ended up on average with SAT scores that
were 210 points higher.As adults， the high-delay children completed
college at higher rates than the other children and then went on to earn
higher incomes.In contrast， the children who had the most trouble
delaying gratification had higher rates of incarceration （監禁） as adults
and were more likely to struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
　　All suggests that the ability to delay gratification — that is， desire
control — may be one of the most important skills to learn to have a
satisfying and successful life.The question is： how do we learn it？
　　The answer may lie in the strategies Mischel’s high-delay children
used.Rather than resist the urge to eat the cookie， these children
distracted （轉移） themselves from the urge itself.They played with toys
in the room， sang songs to themselves， and looked everywhere but at
the cookie.In short， they did everything they could to put the cookie out
of their minds.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。心理學家Walter Mischel通過一項實
驗，提出了著名的延遲滿足理論。這一理論對孩子的個人成長有很
大的借鑒意義。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。心理學家Walter Mischel通過一項實
驗，提出了著名的延遲滿足理論。這一理論對孩子的個人成長有很
大的借鑒意義。
28. What should the children do to get a second cookie？（　　）
A. They should leave later.
B. They should wait longer.
C. They should arrive earlier.
D. They should study harder.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第一段可知，若想得到第二塊餅
干，這些孩子需要做的是等待外出的Walter Mischel回來。
29. What’s the second paragraph mainly about？（　　）
A. How to be high-delay children.
B. How high-delay children succeed.
C. The problems with low-delay children.
D. The advantages of high-delay children.
解析： 段落大意題。根據第二段可知，那些擅長延遲滿足的
孩子長大后學習成績更好，有較少的行為問題，同時也掙錢更
多；同時也附帶說明那些不擅長延遲滿足的孩子長大后出問題的
概率更高。
30. Why did Walter Mischel give each of the children a cookie？
（　　）
A. To educate them.
B. To do a research.
C. To entertain them.
D. To conduct a survey.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據第一、二段可知，Walter Mischel在
實驗中先給每個孩子一塊餅干，后來又對這些孩子進行了跟蹤研
究，觀察他們長大后的表現。由此可推知，Walter Mischel給每個
孩子一塊餅干是為了做研究。
31. What should we do to delay gratification according to the author？
（　　）
A. Set another new goal.
B. Try to control the desire.
C. Give up what you want completely.
D. Forget what attracts you temporarily.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據最后一段可知，作者指出，掌握延
遲滿足能力的關鍵在于向Walter Mischel實驗中那些擅長延遲滿足
的孩子學習——不是抵制欲望，而是轉移注意力。
D
　　A study by researchers at Nanyang Technological University，
Singapore （NTU Singapore） has shown that the use of cool paint
coatings in cities can help people feel up to 1.5 degrees Celsius cooler，
making the urban area more comfortable for work and play.
　　Cool paint coatings contain additives that reflect the sun’s heat to
reduce surface heat. They have been used as one way to cool down the city
area and mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect， a phenomenon in which
urban areas experience warmer temperatures than their outlying
surroundings.
　　To date， most studies of cool paint coatings have been tested in
some models， and understanding of its application in real-life context is
limited.
　　Now， NTU researchers have conducted a first of its kind practical
study. The team coated the roofs， walls， and roads in Singapore and
found that by comparison with an uncoated area， the coated environment
was up to two degrees Celsius cooler in the afternoon， with people heat
comfort level improving by up to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
　　Lead author Dr Kumar Donthu， who completed the work as a
research fellow at Energy Research Institute， said， “Our study
provides evidence that cool paint coatings reduce heat build-up and cool
the urban environment. This is a small solution for cooling that has an
immediate effect， compared to other choices. Moreover， by reducing
the amount of heat absorbed in buildings， we also reduce indoor air-
conditioning energy consumption （消耗）. Findings from the study are
not just for cities in Singapore where it is hot all year round， but for other
urban areas around the world too.”
　　The study， published in Sustainable Cities and Society in March，
supports the NTU 2025 strategic plan， which seeks to deal with
human’s great challenges on sustainability （持續性） and speed up
research discoveries that reduce human impact on the environment.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了使用冷漆涂料來給
城市降溫的方法，介紹了其優點以及應用情況。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了使用冷漆涂料來給
城市降溫的方法，介紹了其優點以及應用情況。
32. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 2 mean？
（　　）
A. Reduce. B. Form.
C. Avoid. D. Explain.
解析： 　詞義猜測題。下文a phenomenon ...outlying
surroundings是對the Urban Heat Island effect的解釋，結合畫線詞前
的one way to cool down the city area可知，這種涂料可以減少城市
熱島效應。故畫線詞意思是“減少”，與reduce意思相近。
33. What do NTU researchers focus on at present？（　　）
A. Coating experiments in laboratories.
B. Changes of temperature comfort level.
C. Real-world testing of cool paint coatings.
D. Coating materials in various environments.
解析： 　細節理解題。根據第四段第一句可知，南洋理工大學
目前的研究重點是冷漆涂料的實際測試。
34. What can be inferred about the use of cool paint coatings according to
Dr Kumar Donthu？（　　）
A. It’s simple but workable.
B. It’s effective but short-sighted.
C. It’s wide-ranging but demanding.
D. It’s environmentally friendly but expensive.
解析： 　推理判斷題。根據倒數第二段中的This is a small
solution for cooling that has an immediate effect， compared to other
choices.可知，根據Kumar Donthu博士的說法，關于冷漆涂料的使
用很簡單，但可行。
35. What can be a suitable title for the text？（　　）
A. NTU Study： Urban Heat Island Effect
B. Cooling Cities： NTU’s Paint Solution
C. Big Challenge： Urban Heat Reduction
D. Cool Paint： The Key to Urban Comfort
解析： 　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，文章主要說明了使用冷
漆涂料來給城市降溫的方法，介紹了其優點以及應用情況。因
此，B項最適合作文章標題。
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。
　　Everyone knows you can save money on books by checking them out
at the library instead of buying them.36.（　　） Here are four
surprising ways the library can help you save money.
　　·Reserve free tickets to local attractions. In the libraries of some
places， you can get free or discounted tickets to local attractions in the
city or town. The Nashville Public Library， for example， offers free
passes to the Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.37.（　　）
　　·Get free help with homework. Your library card may offer you free
online help from expert tutors （導師）， who offer live one-on-one
homework help for students. It’s a sweet deal.38.（　　） If you need
to research something， they can identify relevant （緊密相關的） books
or order them from other branches for you.
　　·Take free fitness and hobby classes.39.（　　） Queens Public
Library in New York offers workout classes ranging from yoga to tai chi，
saving potentially hundreds of dollars in monthly class fees at a fitness
studio. Libraries can also help you find a new hobby. You can join a
knitting club， learn photography or take a class with a naturalist.
　　·40.（　　） In addition to entertainment， many libraries offer
programs to support the community. People who need help finding a job
can take computer courses and get assistance with applications and
interviews. Some people can take English as a Second Language （ESL）
classes and some other classes to prepare themselves for their citizenship
exam.
A. Use free social services.
B. Attend free concerts and performances.
C. Librarians can help with school projects too.
D. So have you learned how to check books out in different libraries？
E. But do you know that libraries can help you save on other things too？
F. Some libraries often offer free classes you’d pay money for
elsewhere.
G. And library card holders in California can gain free entry to some state
parks.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了圖書館可以提供的
一些免費活動。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了圖書館可以提供的
一些免費活動。
36. E　根據下文Here are four surprising ways the library can help you
save money.可知，空處應為設問句， E項（但是你知道圖書館也可以
幫你節省其他東西嗎？）符合語境。
37. G　根據上文可知，在一些地方的圖書館，你可以獲得市里或鎮
里一些當地景點的免費或打折票，接著舉例子。G項（在加州，持有
圖書證可以免費進入一些州立公園）符合語境。
38. C　根據空后一句可知，如果你需要研究什么，他們會找到相關
書籍或者為你從其他分店訂購。C項（圖書管理員也可以幫助學校的
項目）符合語境。C項中的Librarians與空后一句中的they指代一致。
39. F　根據空前一句可知，圖書館提供免費的課程。F項（一些圖書
館經常免費提供你在其他地方要花錢購買的課程）符合語境。
40. A　根據空后一句可知，除了娛樂，許多圖書館提供支持社區的
項目。A項（利用免費的社會服務）可作本段主旨句。
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。
　　Our son， Andrew， was always very active and loved playing
sports.When he turned 10， I noticed he couldn’t run like he 　41　.I
took him to the doctor but she could not find anything physically 　42　.
　　Since then， we began a seven-year 　43　 for answers.We saw 13
different doctors， but were still left without 　44　.At the same time，
Andrew’s situation was getting 　45　.He had to 　46　 the idea of
ever playing sports again.Attending high school was even a 　47　 for
him.
　　One day， we were referred to Dr Delgado， a neurologist （神經學
家）， who gave Andrew a few different tests.
　　A week later， we 　48　 waited in the exam room， praying for an
answer.Dr Delgado walked in and said he 　49　 what was going on with
Andrew — I could hardly 　50　 those words！ Andrew had a rare
neurological disorder that could be easily 　51　.Andrew took his first
pill that Friday and within 24 hours he was able to stand， walk and run
like he had been able to eight years ago.He went to 　52　 the next
Monday — no one could believe the miraculous （不可思議的） 　53　
in Andrew！
　　Because of everything Dr Delgado did for Andrew， I began
volunteering in his clinic.I like to share Andrew’s 　54　 with the
patients， telling them they are in an 　55　 place and are seeing the best
doctor in the world.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的兒子10歲時不能像以前那樣
奔跑了，醫生又找不到病因。輾轉七年后，作者終于遇到一名將兒
子治愈的醫生。為了表示感謝，她成了那家診所的志愿者。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的兒子10歲時不能像以前那樣
奔跑了，醫生又找不到病因。輾轉七年后，作者終于遇到一名將兒
子治愈的醫生。為了表示感謝，她成了那家診所的志愿者。
41. A. used to B. seemed to
C. had to D. happened to
解析： 　根據上文Our son， Andrew， was always very active and
loved playing sports.以及下文內容可知，在安德魯十歲的時候，
作者注意到他不能像以前那樣奔跑了。
42. A. remarkable B. unique
C. normal D. wrong
解析： 　根據下文Since then， we began a seven-year 　43　 for
answers.可知，醫生沒有發現任何身體問題。
43. A. preparation B. search
C. test D. explanation
解析： 　根據下文We saw 13 different doctors可知，作者和家人
開始尋找兒子生病的原因。
44. A. reward B. comments
C. answers D. apology
解析： 　此處指看了13位不同的醫生，依然沒有找到答案。
45. A. easier B. better C. faster D. worse
解析： 　結合常識可知，因為沒有找到生病的原因，沒有對癥
治療，病情會加重。
46. A. put up B. take up
C. pick up D. give up
解析： 　病情加重導致安德魯不得不放棄運動的想法。
47. A. failure B. puzzle
C. struggle D. danger
解析： 　根據本句even可知，此處語氣加強，表示上高中對安
德魯來說甚至是一種折磨。
48. A. carefully B. nervously
C. happily D. sadly
解析： 　根據下文praying for an answer可推知，作者和家人等待
檢查結果時非常緊張。
49. A. knew B. wondered
C. guessed D. heard
解析： 　根據下文Andrew had a rare neurological disorder可知，
醫生知道了安德魯生病的原因。
50. A. imagine B. realize
C. believe D. admit
解析： 　經歷多次失望，當德爾加多醫生告訴作者他知道安德
魯生病的原因時，作者一時不敢相信。
51. A. treated B. prevented
C. caught D. detected
解析： 　根據下文Andrew took his first pill that Friday and within
24 hours he was able to stand可推知，安德魯的病其實很好治療。
52. A. hospital B. school
C. community D. station
解析： 　根據上文可知，治療后安德魯恢復得很好，第二周周
一就返回學校學習了。
53. A. identity B. energy
C. change D. solution
解析： 　安德魯從不能走路，到現在又能走路甚至奔跑，這是
一種變化。
54. A. story B. surprise
C. achievements D. adventures
解析： 　根據語境可知，作為那家診所志愿者的作者，常常給
病人分享自己兒子生病、求醫以及被治愈的故事。
55. A. amusing B. interesting
C. exciting D. amazing
解析： 　結合上文故事可知，德爾加多醫生治好了作者兒子的
病，所以作者告訴病人他們正在一個很棒的地方接受最好的醫生
的治療。
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。
　　It was Mother’s Day morning last year.My five-year-old son，
Tenyson， and I 56. 　　　　　　 （leave） the supermarket after
shopping when an old woman fainted， fell over at the entrance and hit her
head on the ground.Her husband was with her， but the woman was
57. 　　　　　　 （serious） hurt and shaking with pain.
　　At the front of the supermarket， a charity group was selling flowers
58. 　　　　　　 （raise） funds.Tenyson suggested that we should buy
the lady a flower.“It will make 59. 　　　　　　 （she） feel
better，” he said.I was amazed that he’d come up 60. 　　　　　　
such a sweet idea.So we went to the flower seller to buy a flower for the
lady.
　　By now rescuers and physicians had arrived， and were attending the
61. 　　　　　　 （injure） woman.As we walked up to her， my son
became frightened by all the blood and medical 62. 　　　　　　
（equip）.He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
　　Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband
63. 　　　　　　 told him，“My son was very upset about your wife
and bought her this flower to cheer her up.”
　　The old man was moved and said， “Thank you so much.You have
a good son.Happy Mother’s Day to you.”
　　The man then gave his wife the flower， 64. 　　　　　　 （tell）
her whom it was from.65. 　　　　　　 badly hurt， the old lady looked
up at Tenyson with thanks in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者和兒子幫助一
位受重傷老太太的故事。
56. were leaving　考查動詞的時態和主謂一致。此處為be doing sth
when ...結構，表示“正在做某事，這時突然……”，主語為My
five-year-old son， Tenyson， and I，謂語動詞應用復數。根據文章第
一句可知，時態應用過去進行時。故填were leaving。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者和兒子幫助一
位受重傷老太太的故事。
57. seriously　考查詞形轉換。修飾形容詞hurt應用副詞作狀語。故填
seriously。
58. to raise　考查非謂語動詞。此處作目的狀語應用動詞不定式。故
填to raise。
59. her　考查代詞。根據上文可知，作者的兒子建議給老太太買一朵
花，這會讓她開心，本句缺少賓語，應用代詞的賓格，故填her。
60. with　考查介詞。come up with“想出”。故填with。
61. injured　考查詞形轉換。修飾名詞woman應用形容詞，故填
injured。
62. equipment　考查詞形轉換。形容詞 medical修飾名詞，故填
equipment。
63. and　考查連詞。分析句子結構可知，本句gave與told作并列謂
語。故填and。
64. telling　考查非謂語動詞。分析句子結構可知，空處作狀語，tell
與其邏輯主語The man之間為主謂關系，應用動詞-ing形式。故填
telling。
65. Although/Though/While　考查狀語從句。分析句子結構可知，此
處引導讓步狀語從句，表示“盡管”。設空處位于句首，首字母要大
寫。故填Although或Though或While。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　每年的3月22日是“世界水日（World Water Day）”，上周日你
校學生會組織學生在市中心開展志愿宣傳活動。假定你是李華，請你
為校英文報寫一篇報道，內容包括：
　　1. 活動目的；
　　2. 活動內容（時間、 地點等）；
　　3. 活動反響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按照如下格式作答。
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
參考范文：
A Volunteer Activity Celebrating World Water Day
　　World Water Day falls on 22 March every year. Last Sunday， some
young student volunteers， organized by the student union， took to the
streets to celebrate and advertise World Water Day.
　　Firstly， they handed out leaflets to the citizens to lecture about
World Water Day. Later， public speeches about the importance of
protecting water resources were given by some volunteers.
　　Not only did these activities aroused people’s great interest in World
Water Day， but also raised their awareness of water resources protection.
This activity turned out to be a huge success.
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。
　　In a small Chinese village， a young girl named Mei lived with a
deep love for painting. Her artworks， filled with lively colours， caught
the beauty of her surroundings. Despite her talent， Mei often battled with
self-doubt. She wondered if her skills were truly excellent or if she was
just fortunate.
　　One day， Mei heard about a painting contest in the town called the
“Sunlit Art Challenge”. Determined to prove herself and remove the
doubts， Mei quickly signed up for it. The contest stirred a mix of
excitement and nervousness in her. Mei spent countless hours perfecting
her painting technique， pouring her heart and soul into her works.
　　For the contest， Mei painted a beautiful sunrise over the sea. The
sun just started to rise above the horizon， its bright light beginning to
shine over the ocean. The sun’s rays looked like golden light，
spreading across the water and making it shine like a giant mirror. As the
sun rose higher， it looked like a bright ball of fire， warming the sea and
making the waves shine brightly. The sky changed colours too， from a
soft blue to bright oranges， pinks and reds. It was like watching the day
begin right there on her canvas （畫布）. Mei’s painting captured the
peaceful yet lively scene of the sun’s first rays touching the vast ocean，
symbolizing hope.
　　On the day of the contest， the village square was filled with
excitement. Artists from near and far displayed their works. Mei set up
her painting， feeling both proud and anxious. As the judges evaluated
Mei’s painting， her heart raced with nervousness. Since their
expressions were hard to read， Mei felt like her doubts were right， that
she wasn’t as good as she hoped.
　　When the host started to announce the winners， Mei listened with
hope and curiosity. But sadly her name wasn’t called. Disappointment
washed over her， and she forced a smile， applauding the winners. After
the contest， Mei felt disheartened. She thought her painting had failed to
impress anyone， and she lost her motivation to lift her brush. At that
time， Mr Zhang， a villager， approached Mei.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
　　Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved
him. 　
　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s
interest in painting. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
參考范文：
　　Mr Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved
him. With tears in his eyes， he told her how her painting of the sunrise
had profoundly touched him. Mr Zhang explained that he had been going
through a tough time and that Mei’s painting reminded him of the beauty
and hope in the world. He described how the warm colours and the image
of the sun rising over the ocean gave him a sense of peace and comfort.
Mr Zhang’s words made Mei realize that her works had a significant
impact， reaching beyond just winning contests.
　　Mr Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest
in painting. She started to see her art not just as a means to achieve
personal recognition， but as a tool for healing and bringing joy to others.
Mei began to paint with a new purpose， creating artworks that depicted
scenes of hope and beauty. Her art soon became a source of warmth and
inspiration in her community. Through her journey， Mei discovered the
true essence of her art. It was not just about creating beautiful scenes on
canvas， but about touching hearts and warming souls.
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