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單元質量檢測（一）　Growing up
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1.What is the woman doing？
A.Making a suggestion.　 　 B.Making a decision.　 　C.Asking for directions.
2.What time does the BBC news end？
A.At 6：30. B.At 7：00. C.At 7：30.
3.Who is probably the man？
A.Tom’s boss. B.Tom’s doctor. C.The woman’s doctor.
4.What will the man do next Monday morning？
A.See his manager off at the airport.
B.Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C.Go to New York with his manager.
5.What does the woman suggest？
A.Buying a house. B.Selling a house. C.Renting a house.
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.Where does the conversation take place？
A.In the library. B.In the classroom. C.In the teacher’s office.
7.What will be left on the board？
A.The new words. B.The new drills. C.The drills and examples.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.Who are the two speakers？
A.A couple. B.Old friends. C.New neighbours.
9.What is the man doing？
A.Returning something. B.Settling a business. C.Lending a ladder to someone.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.How will the speakers go to New York？
A.By air. B.By taxi. C.By bus.
11.Why are the speakers making the trip？
A.On business. B.For shopping. C.To school.
12.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A.Driver and passenger. B.Husband and wife. C.Fellow workers.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.Where does this conversation probably take place？
A.In a restaurant. B.In an office. C.In a factory.
14.What does John do now？
A.He’s a trainer. B.He’s a tour guide. C.He’s a college student.
15.How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A.10，500. B.12，000. C.15，000.
16.How many people will the woman hire？
A.Four. B.Three. C.Two.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A.Waiting on tables. B.Having dinner. C.Selling food.
18.What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A.Everyone must get out of the building.
B.Everyone had to stay where they were.
C.There was no more food and vegetables.
19.Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A.To let others get out first. B.To help an elderly woman. C.To get her purse back.
20.What did the police find out？
A.There was a bomb. B.There was no danger. C.There was an alarm clock.
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
　　Here come four most popular clubs in our school！ Join us， and we will help you to find your own shining points， lead you to find beauty and to create beauty， and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream.
　　Basketball Club
　　Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10－16 members from Grades 5 to 8 and practice twice weekly.
　　Public Speaking Club
　　The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10－12 members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Wednesday）.
　　Yoga Club
　　Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their lives. The club will be available to 10－16 members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Tuesday）.
　　Media Club
　　The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8－12 members from Grades 6 to 12 and meet once weekly （Monday）.
21.Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and physical benefits？
A.Basketball Club.　　　　 B.Public Speaking Club.
C.Yoga Club. D.Media Club.
22.What will club members do at the Media Club？
A.Set up a school radio. B.Write imaginary stories.
C.Learn public speaking skills. D.Interview teachers and students.
23.Where can the text be found？
A.In a school introduction. B.In a research paper.
C.In a history textbook. D.In a guidebook.
B
　　A team of students in the Netherlands have designed and built a solid car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car， called Stella Terra， is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.
　　Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working on solar-powered cars for years. But last year， 30 students， known as Solar Team Eindhoven， took a year off to work on developing an off-road solar-powered car.
　　To bring a highly efficient （有效的） solar-powered car closer to reality， the team designed the entire car， from top to bottom. The car generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels （板） on top， which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels， by contrast， are only about 20% efficient， meaning a waste of about 80% of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2，600 pounds， the car has a top speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On the bottom， they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that comes when driving over uneven surfaces.
　　The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available to the team， so they took the car on its biggest test drive across Morocco， where the car had to weather through forests and dry riverbeds， across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths. The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a charging station.
　　“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager. The team take pride in their car， but they won’t be upset if car companies start to copy their ideas. In fact， they hope Stella Terra will inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their success， the students think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before car companies are able to build a similar car.
24.What’s the purpose of mentioning the data in Paragraph 3？
A.To highlight the development of cars. B.To explain the car’s complex structure.
C.To clarify problems with other solar panels. D.To demonstrate the car’s good performance.
25.Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing？
A.It’s a thinly populated place. B.It enjoys a pleasant climate.
C.Its landforms meet test requirements. D.It has convenient transportation.
26.How did Wisse Bos sound about their car？
A.Disturbed. B.Shocked.
C.Excited. D.Awkward.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.An Adventurous Trip
B.The Future of Electric Cars
C.Stella Terra： the First Eco-friendly Vehicle
D.Students Create Lasting Solar-Powered Car
C
　　When I first met Nao Junior， he was in his 40s and one of only nine members of his Indigenous （土著的） group， Great Andamanese， who still spoke the idiom of his ancestors. As a language specialist， I had researched more than 80 Indian languages. I was on the islands to document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.
　　Words in this language consisted of two classes： free and bound. The free words were all nouns that referred to the environment and its inhabitants， such as ra for “pig”. They could occur alone. The bound words were nouns， verbs， adjectives and adverbs that always existed with markers indicating a relation to other objects， events or states. The markers came from seven zones of the body and were attached to a root word to describe concepts such as “inside”“outside”“upper” and “lower”. For example， the morpheme （詞素） er-， which qualified most anything having to do with an outer body part， could be stuck to -cho to yield ercho， meaning “head”.
　　Just as a head， a bound word， could not conceptually exist on its own， the mode and effect of an action could not be divided from the verb describing the action. Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing， mainly with a bow and arrow. Thus， the root word shile， meaning “to aim”， had several versions： utshile， to aim from above； arashile， to aim from a distance； and eshile， aiming to make a hole with a sharp object.
　　The studies established that the language seems to be truly old in origin. In a multistage process of development， words describing diverse body parts had changed into morphemes referring to different zones and combined with content words to yield meaning. The structure alone provides an insight into an ancient worldview in which the macrocosm （宏觀世界） reflects the microcosm， and everything that is or that happens inseparably connects to everything else.
28.What is the purpose of the author’s stay on the islands？
A.To meet with an old friend. B.To teach Indigenous idioms.
C.To record an ancient language. D.To trace her ancestors.
29.Which of the following best explains “Aim at a pig’s head from afar” in Great Andamanese？
A.Arashile ra ercho. B.Arashile ercho.
C.Eshile ercho. D.Eshile ra ercho.
30.What can we infer from the verbs in Great Andamanese？
A.A verb could describe more than one action.
B.Some of the verbs could be used on their own.
C.The locals probably live off seafood and meat.
D.The tools used in people’s daily lives are diverse.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about？
A.Great Andamanese is the origin of multiple languages.
B.Great Andamanese is a doorway to the ancient wisdom.
C.Great Andamanese tells the development of the community.
D.Human body shapes Great Andamanese’s unique worldview.
D
　　Why do we find ugly animals so attractive？ And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute？
　　Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz， human attraction to infantile （嬰兒的） features， such as big eyes， large heads and soft bodies， is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children， guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish， pugs， aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior， attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”， says Marta Borgi， a researcher.
　　Ugly animals often have other value — some， like the blobfish or the naked mole rat， live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer， heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
　　But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their lives in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in， they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias （偏見） which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
　　There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession （癡迷） with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable，” says Rowena Packer， a lecturer of animal behavior. “This is partly driven by social media， with many celebrities （名人） and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram，” she says.
　　But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed， because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties， repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile， we might want to reconsider our obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
32.According to Konrad Lorenz， what features in animals are attractive to humans？
A.Shiny colors. B.Big eyes and large heads.
C.Unusual body shapes. D.Soft fur and large faces.
33.What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Valued. B.Reconsidered.
C.Ignored. D.Misunderstood.
34.How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute animals？
A.By leading different cultures.
B.By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C.By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D.By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
35.What is the text mainly about？
A.How ugly animals adapt to the wild. B.Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C.Why lovely animals attract humans. D.How we handle animals’ health problems.
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。
　　Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many people face in today’s fast-paced world. Achieving this balance can lead to a happier， more fulfilling life.　36　 Here’s an exercise you can do to help find that balance.
　　First， on a piece of paper， write down “Work Responsibilities”. 　37　 List your current job responsibilities， projects you’re working on， and upcoming deadlines. Be as detailed as possible to have a clear picture of your workload.
　　Next， on a second sheet， write “Personal Goals and Activities”. Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time. 　38　 This could include hobbies， time with family and friends， or personal health goals. Remember， these activities are crucial for your well-being.
　　On a third sheet， label it “Time Management”. Here， draft a weekly schedule， allocating time for both work and personal activities. 　39　 This exercise will help you visualize how much time you spend on work versus personal life and where adjustments might be needed.
　　Lastly， reflect on the balance between your work and personal life. 　40　 Consider whether you need to delegate tasks at work or cut down on certain activities to make more time for personal pursuits. Remember， it’s about quality， not just quantity.
A.Include everything from exercise to relaxation， to hobbies and socializing.
B.Balance doesn’t mean equal hours for each， but rather a satisfying proportion.
C.Then see if you are spending enough time on things that matter to you.
D.It’s essential to recognize the need for a personal life outside of work.
E.The key is to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
F.This will help you understand where your time goes each week.
G.Make sure to include any regular commitments or weekly tasks.
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第三部分　語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
　　Being jobless for the last three months， I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his 　41　 to a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I have moved from a spacious apartment to a small one in order to 　42　 my living expenses. My wife has suffered stress. On top of that， my father-in-law 　43　 a week ago， which has added fuel to the fire， 　44　 our family into a more terrible state.
　　In these circumstances I have two mental 　45?。?either to feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind， or 　46　 my negative thoughts with super self-confidence and consistency， and keep applying for new jobs with a positive attitude.
　　I choose the second option for I believe that the pain I am suffering today will build up my 　47　. My strength will then increase my confidence and make me 　48　 one day. I understand that good and bad stages are part of life. Good times make me happy， while bad times 　49　 the “inner” me.
　　Two months later， 　50　， I have finally landed an exciting job with a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress 　51　 the death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good school for the admissions for the new academic year were still 　52??！
　　As I am back on the track of normal life， I can definitely say that the most important things that helped me 　53　 the crisis were my consistent character of patience， and 　54　 attitude towards life. So， I highly recommend taking the same attitude towards life 　55　 you are trapped in any of such situations.
41.A.admission　　　　　　B.benefit　　　　　 　　
C.diploma　　　　 　　D.permission
42.A.share B.reduce
C.break D.raise
43.A.showed up B.set off
C.fell down D.passed away
44.A.putting B.finding
C.forming D.lifting
45.A.problems B.concerns
C.choices D.activities
46.A.link B.replace
C.mix D.exchange
47.A.intelligence B.body
C.character D.reputation
48.A.careful B.hard-working
C.easy-going D.successful
49.A.hide B.destroy
C.strengthen D.kill
50.A.desperately B.unwillingly
C.hopefully D.fortunately
51.A.regardless of B.on account of
C.instead of D.apart from
52.A.occupied B.empty
C.open D.closed
53.A.fight B.meet
C.change D.delay
54.A.general B.optimistic
C.friendly D.pessimistic
55.A.as if B.in that
C.now that D.in case
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。
　　George Washington Carver was an 　56　 （agriculture） scientist who became one of America’s most well-known inventors. His accomplishments are even 　57　 （remark） when we learn how his life began.
　　George certainly did not have an easy start to life. He was born into slavery just one year 　58　 it was made illegal in America. As a child， he lived with his mother’s previous owners， the Carvers， 　59　 owned a farm in Missouri. There Mrs Carver taught him how to read and write and how to work the land.
　　From a young age， George was 　60　 （nature） curious. He loved art， music and science. He was especially interested in farming and enjoyed experimenting with soil and plants. He had a knack for understanding how to protect crops from pests and diseases. He became 　61　 skilled that neighboring farmers recruited him to help them with their orchards and farms. George soon became known in the area as the “Plant Doctor”.
　　Carver also used his creative genius 　62　 （invent） over 150 uses for sweet potatoes， 　63　 （include） flour， vinegar， paint and ink. Carver is best known today for also inventing over 300 uses for peanuts. These included milk， oil， paper and make-up.
　　George’s lasting reputation， though， did not come easily. As an African American living at a time when slavery 　64　 （end）， he faced many unjust obstacles and dangers. However， through education and hard work， Carver achieved his goals. His passion for plants and people 　65　 （lead） him from slavery to success.
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第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　你校英文報正舉辦以Learning through Traveling為主題的英語征文比賽，請你寫一篇短文投稿，內容包括：
　　1.行程與見聞；
　　2.感受與收獲。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
Learning through Traveling
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　“Where is it？ We’re going to be late！” Janice searched the house crazily for her wallet. “Josh！ Did you hide my wallet？ We have to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party！” Josh， Janice’s four-year-old younger brother， smiled innocently at her， but his cunning （狡黠的） eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning （咧嘴笑） like a cat， Josh reached under the sofa， pulled out her wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
　　Ten minutes later， they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and sweating， Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand， Janice boarded the train. She commanded， “The train’s really crowded， Josh. Behave yourself， stick close to me， and no monkey business！” Josh nodded， holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
　　When it was time to get off the train， Janice quickly pushed her way through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it！” Janice said， turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was flooding out， but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are closing，” then came the electronic voice. Soon， the crowd on the platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious face at the train window： Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s name， the train disappeared from view. “Josh！” Janice screamed.
　　Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo. She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and none of them were familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same bitter experience，” Janice let out a sigh.
　　Janice took out her mobile phone， ready to call her mother. However， midway， she decided against it. Her mother， who was far away in France on business， could do nothing but get restless. Janice paced up and down the platform anxiously.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
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單元質量檢測（一）　Growing up
第一部分
1－5　CBABC　　6－10　BACAA
11－15　ACBCA 16－20　CBACB
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC news starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.
I’m calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell someone else to do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if drills and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.
Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？ Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 am， so they should pick us up between 8 and 9 am. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will get 200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be around 12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at 10，500 for the first year — a kind of training period. Then you would go to 15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
（Text 10）
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman， who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance， which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement was made. It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it. When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a false alarm and the crowd went away.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了學校的四個社團以及各自的特色。
21.C　細節理解題。根據Yoga Club部分中的Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life.可知，瑜伽俱樂部會吸引那些既想獲得精神上的好處又想獲得身體上的好處的學生。
22.D　細節理解題。根據Media Club部分中的The club engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts.可知，俱樂部成員將在媒體俱樂部采訪老師和學生。
23.A　文章出處題。根據全文內容可知，文章主要介紹了學校的四個社團以及各自的特色。由此可推知，文章選自學校介紹。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。文章主要介紹了荷蘭的一組學生設計并制造了第一輛完全由太陽能驅動的越野汽車。
24.D　推理判斷題。根據第三段內容可知，這些數據展示了汽車的良好性能。
25.C　推理判斷題。根據第四段第一句可知，他們選擇在摩洛哥進行汽車測試是因為地貌符合實驗要求。
26.C　推理判斷題。根據最后一段中的“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.可知，Wisse Bos對他們的汽車是興奮的。
27.D　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，文章主要介紹了荷蘭的一組學生設計并制造了第一輛完全由太陽能驅動的越野汽車。因此D項（學生創造出持久太陽能驅動車）適合作本文標題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章通過描述大安達曼人語言中的詞匯分類、詞根和詞綴的組合方式，展現了這種語言背后蘊含的豐富文化和歷史內涵。同時，強調了對土著語言和文化遺產的保護和重視的重要性。
28.C　細節理解題。根據第一段的I was on the islands to document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.可知，作者在島上停留的目的是記錄一種古老的語言。
29.A　推理判斷題。根據第二段的such as ra for “pig”和ercho， meaning “head”以及第三段的arashile， to aim from a distance可知，Aim at a pig’s head from afar在大安達曼語中對應的是Arashile ra ercho。
30.C　推理判斷題。根據第三段的Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing可知，當地人可能以海鮮和肉類為生。
31.B　段落大意題。根據最后一段最后一句可知，本段主要講的是通過研究大安達曼語可以發現古代的世界觀，即打開古老智慧的大門。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章解釋了為何人們覺得外表奇特的動物可愛：因為它們觸發了人類照顧幼崽的本能，同時強調了對丑萌動物過度喜愛可能帶來的動物福利問題，并指出社交媒體在這一趨勢中的作用。
32.B　細節理解題。根據第二段第二句可知，動物大眼睛和大頭對人類有吸引力。
33.C　詞義猜測題。根據畫線詞上文可知，丑陋的生物沒有像傳統的可愛動物那樣受到那么多的關注，因此這種偏見導致許多不那么有吸引力的物種在研究方面被忽視。故畫線詞意思是“忽視”。
34.D　細節理解題。根據倒數第二段最后一句可知，社交媒體通過宣傳廣為人知的又丑又可愛的寵物推動人們對丑陋可愛的動物的癡迷。
35.B　主旨大意題。文章解釋了為何人們覺得外表奇特的動物可愛：因為它們觸發了人類照顧幼崽的本能，同時強調了對丑萌動物過度喜愛可能帶來的動物福利問題，并指出社交媒體在這一趨勢中的作用。因此，這篇文章的主要內容是為什么我們喜歡又丑又可愛的動物。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了平衡工作和生活的重要性，并提出了一個如何找到平衡的練習。
36.B　根據上文可知，空處應繼續說明平衡的內在含義或要求。B項（平衡并不意味著每個人的工作時間相等，而是一個令人滿意的比例）承接上文，符合語境。
37.G　本段建議寫下工作職責，且空后一句提到了列出你目前的工作職責，你正在做的項目，以及即將到來的截止日期，即說明了工作職責需要包含的內容。G項（確保包括任何定期的承諾或每周的任務）符合語境。
38.A　根據空前一句可知，設空處應承接上文，具體說明空閑時間的活動。A項（包括從鍛煉到放松、到愛好和社交的一切）符合語境。
39.F　根據上文可知，本段要求寫出時間表，F項（這將幫助你了解你每周的時間都花在哪里了）承接上文，說明這么做的作用。
40.D　下文提到為個人目標騰出更多的時間，說明要重視個人生活。D項（認識到工作之余個人生活的必要性是很重要的）符合語境。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。在過去的三個月里，作者一家經歷了很多痛苦的事情，但作者選擇用積極的態度去面對，后來作者一家的情況變得越來越好，回歸了正常生活。
41.A　根據空后的he might have to go to a less qualified school可知，兒子沒有被一所好學校錄取。admission （機構、組織等的）準許加入；benefit益處；diploma結業證書；permission準許，許可。
42.B　作者失業三個月，他把寬敞的公寓換成一間小公寓是為了省錢。share分享；reduce減少；break弄壞；raise提升，舉起。
43.D　根據第四段中的the death of her father可知，作者的岳父去世了。show up出現，露面；set off出發，動身；fall down摔倒；pass away去世，逝世。
44.A　根據空后的into a more terrible state可知，這里應用putting。put ...into ...意為“使……處于……”。find發現；form （使）形成；lift舉起。
45.C　根據冒號后either ...or ...連接的內容和第三段中的choose the second option可知，這里表示有兩種選擇。problem問題；concern擔心；choice選擇；activity活動。
46.B　either ...or ...表示選擇關系，所以此處與前面的feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind相對應，表示用超強的自信和毅力取代消極想法。link連接；replace代替；mix混合；exchange交換。
47.C　根據空前的the pain I am suffering today并結合常識可知，這里是說痛苦會培養優秀的品格。intelligence智力；body身體；character品質，性格；reputation名譽。
48.D　根據下文中的I have finally landed an exciting job with a nice salary可知，這里是說自己的優勢早晚有一天會讓自己成功。careful小心的；hard-working工作努力的；easy-going隨和的；successful成功的。
49.C　根據上文可知，好的階段和壞的階段都是人生的一部分，好的時光讓人開心，那么壞的時光應該是讓內心變得堅強。hide隱藏；destroy破壞；strengthen （使）變強；kill殺死。
50.D　對于失業很久的作者來說，找到一份高薪工作是一件幸運的事。desperately絕望地；unwillingly不情愿地；hopefully有希望地；fortunately幸運地。
51.B　精神壓力的產生和妻子的父親去世之間是因果關系。regardless of不管，不顧；on account of由于；instead of而不是；apart from除了。
52.C　根據上文My son has already been accepted by another good school可知，兒子能夠被另一所好學校錄取，是因為招生仍在進行。occupied忙的；empty空的；open開放的；closed關閉的。
53.A　根據空后的the crisis可知，這里是說與危機作斗爭。fight與……作斗爭；meet會見；change改變；delay延遲。
54.B　根據上文keep applying for new jobs with a positive attitude可知，這里是positive的近義詞復現，表示對生活的樂觀態度。general一般的；optimistic樂觀的；friendly友好的；pessimistic悲觀的。
55.D　as if好像；in that因為；now that既然；in case假如。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要介紹了美國著名的發明家、農業科學家喬治·華盛頓·卡弗。
56.agricultural　考查詞形轉換。設空處修飾名詞作定語，應用形容詞。故填agricultural。
57.more remarkable　考查形容詞的比較級。are后用形容詞作表語，even后用形容詞的比較級，故填more remarkable。
58.before　考查狀語從句。根據語境可知，空處引導時間狀語從句，意為“在……之前”。故填before。
59.who　考查定語從句。設空處引導非限制性定語從句，先行詞是 the Carvers，指人，關系詞在定語從句中作主語，故填who。
60.naturally　考查詞形轉換。設空處應用副詞修飾形容詞作狀語，故填naturally。
61.so　考查狀語從句。此處為so ...that ...引導的結果狀語從句。故填so。
62.to invent　考查非謂語動詞。設空處作目的狀語用動詞不定式。故填to invent。
63.including　考查介詞。設空處意為“包括”，應用介詞，故填including。
64.had ended　考查動詞的時態。when引導時間狀語從句，從句中缺少謂語。根據語境可知，當時“奴隸制”已經終止，“過去的過去”應用過去完成時，故填had ended。
65.led　考查動詞的時態。設空處為謂語動詞，描述過去的事情用一般過去時，故填led。
第四部分
第一節
Learning through Traveling
　　I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing， the heart of China’s rich history and culture. From the Forbidden City to the bustling hutongs， not only did I experience a tapestry of sights， sounds， and traditions， but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local people. Their culture taught me valuable lessons about the importance of roots and heritage.
　　This trip taught me that traveling is not just about seeing new places， but also about learning new ways of thinking and understanding. It opens our eyes to the beauty of diversity and allows us to embrace the world with a more open mind.
第二節
　　Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number. “Hello？ Janice？ I’m at Paya Station！ I’m calling from a kind lady’s phone！” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy， Josh. I’m coming，” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the next train. On getting off at Paya Station， she saw Josh dashing towards her， his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug， whispering， “Thank goodness！ I’ve found you at last！” Taking Josh’s hand， Janice approached the kind lady passenger， who had been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
　　Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their destination. After about an hour’s bus ride， they made it to their Grandpa’s house， where they threw a grand birthday party for Grandpa， singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal and a happy chat， they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back home. This time， Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that terrible experience，” Janice smiled at Josh， assuring her brother， “Never will I leave you alone.” For them， this unforgettable trip would stick in their memories.
10 / 10(共102張PPT)
單元質量檢測（一）
Growing up
（滿分150分，時間120分鐘）
第一部分　聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、
C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間
來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What is the woman doing？
A. Making a suggestion.
B. Making a decision.
C. Asking for directions.
2. What time does the BBC news end？
A. At 6：30. B. At 7：00. C. At 7：30.
3. Who is probably the man？
A. Tom’s boss.
B. Tom’s doctor.
C. The woman’s doctor.
4. What will the man do next Monday morning？
A. See his manager off at the airport.
B. Fly to New York to buy some equipment.
C. Go to New York with his manager.
5. What does the woman suggest？
A. Buying a house.
B. Selling a house.
C. Renting a house.
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. Where does the conversation take place？
A. In the library.
B. In the classroom.
C. In the teacher’s office.
7. What will be left on the board？
A. The new words.
B. The new drills.
C. The drills and examples.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. Who are the two speakers？
A. A couple.
B. Old friends.
C. New neighbours.
9. What is the man doing？
A. Returning something.
B. Settling a business.
C. Lending a ladder to someone.
10. How will the speakers go to New York？
A. By air. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
11. Why are the speakers making the trip？
A. On business. B. For shopping. C. To school.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？
A. Driver and passenger.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Fellow workers.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place？
A. In a restaurant.
B. In an office.
C. In a factory.
14. What does John do now？
A. He’s a trainer.
B. He’s a tour guide.
C. He’s a college student.
15. How much can a new person earn for the first year？
A. 10，500. B. 12，000.
C. 15，000.
16. How many people will the woman hire？
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. What was the speaker doing at the fast food restaurant？
A. Waiting on tables.
B. Having dinner.
C. Selling food.
18. What did the manager of the restaurant say？
A. Everyone must get out of the building.
B. Everyone had to stay where they were.
C. There was no more food and vegetables.
19. Why did the speaker return in the emergency？
A. To let others get out first.
B. To help an elderly woman.
C. To get her purse back.
20. What did the police find out？
A. There was a bomb.
B. There was no danger.
C. There was an alarm clock.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
W：Jim， do you know how to get to the sports centre from here？
M：Why not ask that policeman？
（Text 2）
W：BBC news starts at half past six.
M：Does it go for an hour？
W：No. It lasts for half an hour.
（Text 3）
M：Hello， Mary. This is David Morrison from the office.
I’m calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If he is not well， I may tell
someone else to do his work instead.
W：Oh， hello. The doctor said he’d be able to go back to work
tomorrow.
M：I see.
（Text 4）
W：Hello， Mike. When are you taking off for New York？
M：Next Monday morning.
W：Is anybody seeing you off？
M：Yes. The manager’s seeing me off. I am going to buy telephone
equipment for our company.
（Text 5）
W：Darling， how I wish I hadn’t sold the old house downtown！
M：Don’t be sad. We can buy a new one in the near future.
W：Yes， but we don’t have enough money. What about renting a big
house at the moment？
（Text 6）
W：Would you do me a favour， Billy？
M：Yes， Miss Smith.
W：I have to go back to the office to fetch your homework. Would you
clean the blackboard for me？
M：Sure. Shall I wipe off everything on the blackboard？
W：No. Leave the new words on， please.
M：And the drills？
W：I am sorry you weren’t listening to me. What should you clean if
drills and examples are on the blackboard？
（Text 7）
M：I’ve just brought your ladder back， Mrs Fielding.
Thanks for lending it to me. Where shall I leave it？
W：Just lean it against the wall there. How are you settling down in the
new house？
M：Oh， fine， thanks. All the neighbours here are very kind to me.
W：I’m sure you’ll soon feel at home. Use the ladder again any time.
M：That’s very generous of you， Mrs Fielding. Thank you very
much.
W：You’re welcome. Always glad to help you.
（Text 8）
M：Hey， Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week’s trip
with me？
W：Sure， Dave. We will go to New York for a conference.
M：OK. So， we’re leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International
Airport and returning on Friday. Do we go to the airport by ourselves？
Maybe we need to book a taxi or just go by bus.
W：No， we don’t have to. The company car will pick us up and take
us there.
M：Oh， that’s good. When？
W：Our flight leaves at 11 am， so they should pick us up between 8 and
9 am. Besides， the company pays for our trip， including hotel and
food.
M：How much will that be？
W：Well， New York is a pretty expensive city， so each of us will
get 200 a day.
M：Oh， OK. Thanks for telling me that.
W：You’re welcome.
（Text 9）
W：Please sit down. Let’s see， you’re Mr Smith， is that correct？
M：Yes， John Smith.
W：And you’re interested in this job？
M：Yes， I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major
is Chinese.
W：I see. Have you ever done any work in this field？
M：Yes， I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W：Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year？
M：From what I’ve read， it seems that a starting pay would be
around 12，000 a year.
W：Here you would start at 10，500 for the first year — a kind of
training period. Then you would go to 15，000.
M：That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to
get a job here？
W：Well， I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll
be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good
luck and thanks for coming today.
W：Last night I had a frightening experience. While I was eating dinner at
the fast food restaurant where I normally go when I’m in a hurry， the
manager announced that everybody had to leave the building. The place
was crowded and that made the situation dangerous， as everyone was
determined to get out first. To make matters worse， an elderly woman，
who must have weighed 300 pounds， had just come up to the entrance，
which was also the only exit. In the meantime， I remembered that I had
left my purse in the chair I had been occupying when the announcement
（Text 10）
was made. It was certainly not convenient to return and get it， but I had to do it. When I finally got outside， I saw that the police bomb team had arrived and the men were studying the area. They finally found out that it was all a false alarm and the crowd went away.
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
　　Here come four most popular clubs in our school！ Join us， and we
will help you to find your own shining points， lead you to find beauty and
to create beauty， and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a
dream.
　　Basketball Club
Students will be able to develop their basketball skills further and
have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with members from
other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10－16
members from Grades 5 to 8 and practice twice weekly.
　　Public Speaking Club
　　The Public Speaking Club will be centered around the personal
development of students along with developing public speaking skills. The
club will be interested in focusing on all skills in delivering better speeches
and improving communication skills. The club will be available to 10－12
members from Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Wednesday）.
　　Yoga Club
Yoga not only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability，
but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our
students will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some
stress from their lives. The club will be available to 10－16 members from
Grades 7 to 12 and meet once weekly （Tuesday）.
　　The Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism. The club
engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and
students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the weekly
school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8－12 members
from Grades 6 to 12 and meet once weekly （Monday）.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了學校的四個社團以
及各自的特色。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了學校的四個社團以
及各自的特色。
　　Media Club
21. Which club will attract students who want to get both mental and
physical benefits？
A. Basketball Club.
B. Public Speaking Club.
C. Yoga Club.
D. Media Club.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Yoga Club部分中的Yoga not
only improves balance， flexibility， and joint stability， but
also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life.可
知，瑜伽俱樂部會吸引那些既想獲得精神上的好處又想獲得身
體上的好處的學生。
22. What will club members do at the Media Club？
A. Set up a school radio.
B. Write imaginary stories.
C. Learn public speaking skills.
D. Interview teachers and students.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Media Club部分中的The club
engages in a wide range of activities like interviewing teachers and
students， writing about big events on campus， and operating the
weekly school radio broadcasts.可知，俱樂部成員將在媒體俱樂部
采訪老師和學生。
23. Where can the text be found？
A. In a school introduction.
B. In a research paper.
C. In a history textbook.
D. In a guidebook.
解析：　文章出處題。根據全文內容可知，文章主要介紹了
學校的四個社團以及各自的特色。由此可推知，文章選自學校
介紹。
B
　　A team of students in the Netherlands have designed and built a solid
car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car， called Stella
Terra， is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long
distances without needing a recharging station.
　　Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working
on solar-powered cars for years. But last year， 30 students， known as
Solar Team Eindhoven， took a year off to work on developing an off-road
solar-powered car.
　　To bring a highly efficient （有效的） solar-powered car closer to
reality， the team designed the entire car， from top to bottom. The car
generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels
（板） on top， which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels， by
contrast， are only about 20% efficient， meaning a waste of about 80%
of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2，600 pounds， the car has a top
speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On
the bottom， they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that
comes when driving over uneven surfaces.
　　The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available
to the team， so they took the car on its biggest test drive across
Morocco， where the car had to weather through forests and dry
riverbeds， across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths.
The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a
charging station.
　　“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing
the boundaries of technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.
The team take pride in their car， but they won’t be upset if car
companies start to copy their ideas. In fact， they hope Stella Terra will
inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their
success， the students think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before car companies
are able to build a similar car.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。文章主要介紹了荷蘭的一組學生
設計并制造了第一輛完全由太陽能驅動的越野汽車。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇新聞報道。文章主要介紹了荷蘭的一組學生
設計并制造了第一輛完全由太陽能驅動的越野汽車。
24. What’s the purpose of mentioning the data in Paragraph 3？
A. To highlight the development of cars.
B. To explain the car’s complex structure.
C. To clarify problems with other solar panels.
D. To demonstrate the car’s good performance.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段內容可知，這些數據展示了
汽車的良好性能。
25. Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing？
A. It’s a thinly populated place.
B. It enjoys a pleasant climate.
C. Its landforms meet test requirements.
D. It has convenient transportation.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第四段第一句可知，他們選擇在摩
洛哥進行汽車測試是因為地貌符合實驗要求。
26. How did Wisse Bos sound about their car？
A. Disturbed. B. Shocked.
C. Excited. D. Awkward.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據最后一段中的“It was an incredible
trip with a positive ending. We’re pushing the boundaries of
technology，” says Wisse Bos， the team manager.可知，Wisse
Bos對他們的汽車是興奮的。
27. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. An Adventurous Trip
B. The Future of Electric Cars
C. Stella Terra： the First Eco-friendly Vehicle
D. Students Create Lasting Solar-Powered Car
解析：　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，文章主要介紹了荷蘭的
一組學生設計并制造了第一輛完全由太陽能驅動的越野汽車。因
此D項（學生創造出持久太陽能驅動車）適合作本文標題。
C
　　When I first met Nao Junior， he was in his 40s and one of only nine
members of his Indigenous （土著的） group， Great Andamanese，
who still spoke the idiom of his ancestors. As a language specialist， I had
researched more than 80 Indian languages. I was on the islands to
document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.
　　Words in this language consisted of two classes： free and bound.
The free words were all nouns that referred to the environment and its
inhabitants， such as ra for “pig”. They could occur alone. The bound
words were nouns， verbs， adjectives and adverbs that always existed
with markers indicating a relation to other objects， events or states. The
markers came from seven zones of the body and were attached to a root
word to describe concepts such as “inside”“outside”“upper” and
“lower”. For example， the morpheme （詞素） er-， which qualified
most anything having to do with an outer body part， could be stuck to -
cho to yield ercho， meaning “head”.
　　Just as a head， a bound word， could not conceptually exist on its
own， the mode and effect of an action could not be divided from the verb
describing the action. Great Andamanese had no words for agriculture but
a great many for hunting and fishing， mainly with a bow and arrow.
Thus， the root word shile， meaning “to aim”， had several
versions： utshile， to aim from above； arashile， to aim from a
distance； and eshile， aiming to make a hole with a sharp object.
　　The studies established that the language seems to be truly old in
origin. In a multistage process of development， words describing diverse
body parts had changed into morphemes referring to different zones and
combined with content words to yield meaning. The structure alone
provides an insight into an ancient worldview in which the macrocosm
（宏觀世界） reflects the microcosm， and everything that is or that
happens inseparably connects to everything else.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章通過描述大安達曼人語言中的
詞匯分類、詞根和詞綴的組合方式，展現了這種語言背后蘊含的豐
富文化和歷史內涵。同時，強調了對土著語言和文化遺產的保護和
重視的重要性。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章通過描述大安達曼人語言中的
詞匯分類、詞根和詞綴的組合方式，展現了這種語言背后蘊含的豐
富文化和歷史內涵。同時，強調了對土著語言和文化遺產的保護和
重視的重要性。
28. What is the purpose of the author’s stay on the islands？
A. To meet with an old friend.
B. To teach Indigenous idioms.
C. To record an ancient language.
D. To trace her ancestors.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第一段的I was on the islands to
document their Indigenous voices before they faded into whispers.可
知，作者在島上停留的目的是記錄一種古老的語言。
29. Which of the following best explains “Aim at a pig’s head from
afar” in Great Andamanese？
A. Arashile ra ercho.
B. Arashile ercho.
C. Eshile ercho.
D. Eshile ra ercho.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第二段的such as ra for “pig”和
ercho， meaning “head”以及第三段的arashile， to aim from a
distance可知，Aim at a pig’s head from afar在大安達曼語中對應
的是Arashile ra ercho。
30. What can we infer from the verbs in Great Andamanese？
A. A verb could describe more than one action.
B. Some of the verbs could be used on their own.
C. The locals probably live off seafood and meat.
D. The tools used in people’s daily lives are diverse.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段的Great Andamanese had no
words for agriculture but a great many for hunting and fishing可知，
當地人可能以海鮮和肉類為生。
31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about？
A. Great Andamanese is the origin of multiple languages.
B. Great Andamanese is a doorway to the ancient wisdom.
C. Great Andamanese tells the development of the community.
D. Human body shapes Great Andamanese’s unique worldview.
解析：　段落大意題。根據最后一段最后一句可知，本段主要
講的是通過研究大安達曼語可以發現古代的世界觀，即打開古老
智慧的大門。
D
　　Why do we find ugly animals so attractive？ And what makes odd-
looking creatures so cute？
　　Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad
Lorenz， human attraction to infantile （嬰兒的） features， such as big eyes， large heads and soft bodies， is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children， guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish ，
pugs， aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior， attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”， says Marta Borgi， a researcher.
　　Ugly animals often have other value — some， like the blobfish or
the naked mole rat， live in extreme environments that they have adapted
to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to
understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could
lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer， heart
disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
　　But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their lives in
the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live
in， they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute
and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias （偏見） which leads to
many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
　　There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession （癡
迷） with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very
fashionable，” says Rowena Packer， a lecturer of animal behavior.
“This is partly driven by social media， with many celebrities （名人）
and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on
Instagram，” she says.
　　But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets
are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed， because they
suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have
been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties， repeated skin
infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes
and wrinkly faces may make us smile， we might want to reconsider our
obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章解釋了為何人們覺得外表奇特
的動物可愛：因為它們觸發了人類照顧幼崽的本能，同時強調了對
丑萌動物過度喜愛可能帶來的動物福利問題，并指出社交媒體在這
一趨勢中的作用。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章解釋了為何人們覺得外表奇特
的動物可愛：因為它們觸發了人類照顧幼崽的本能，同時強調了對
丑萌動物過度喜愛可能帶來的動物福利問題，并指出社交媒體在這
一趨勢中的作用。
32. According to Konrad Lorenz， what features in animals are attractive
to humans？
A. Shiny colors.
B. Big eyes and large heads.
C. Unusual body shapes.
D. Soft fur and large faces.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第二段第二句可知，動物大眼睛和
大頭對人類有吸引力。
33. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4
mean？
A. Valued. B. Reconsidered.
C. Ignored. D. Misunderstood.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據畫線詞上文可知，丑陋的生物沒有
像傳統的可愛動物那樣受到那么多的關注，因此這種偏見導致許
多不那么有吸引力的物種在研究方面被忽視。故畫線詞意思是
“忽視”。
34. How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute
animals？
A. By leading different cultures.
B. By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C. By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D. By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
解析：　細節理解題。根據倒數第二段最后一句可知，社交媒
體通過宣傳廣為人知的又丑又可愛的寵物推動人們對丑陋可愛的
動物的癡迷。
35. What is the text mainly about？
A. How ugly animals adapt to the wild.
B. Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C. Why lovely animals attract humans.
D. How we handle animals’ health problems.
解析：　主旨大意題。文章解釋了為何人們覺得外表奇特的動
物可愛：因為它們觸發了人類照顧幼崽的本能，同時強調了對丑
萌動物過度喜愛可能帶來的動物福利問題，并指出社交媒體在這
一趨勢中的作用。因此，這篇文章的主要內容是為什么我們喜歡
又丑又可愛的動物。
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。
　　Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many people face in
today’s fast-paced world. Achieving this balance can lead to a happier，
more fulfilling life. 　36　 Here’s an exercise you can do to help find
that balance.
　　First， on a piece of paper， write down “Work Responsibilities”. 　37　 List your current job responsibilities，
projects you’re working on， and upcoming deadlines. Be as detailed as
possible to have a clear picture of your workload.
　　Next， on a second sheet， write “Personal Goals and Activities”.
Think about what you enjoy doing in your free time. 　38　 This could
include hobbies， time with family and friends， or personal health goals.
Remember， these activities are crucial for your well-being.
　　On a third sheet， label it “Time Management”. Here， draft a
weekly schedule， allocating time for both work and personal
activities. 　39　 This exercise will help you visualize how much time
you spend on work versus personal life and where adjustments might be
needed.
　　Lastly， reflect on the balance between your work and personal
life. 　40　 Consider whether you need to delegate tasks at work or cut
down on certain activities to make more time for personal pursuits.
Remember， it’s about quality， not just quantity.
A. Include everything from exercise to relaxation， to hobbies and
socializing.
B. Balance doesn’t mean equal hours for each， but rather a satisfying
proportion.
C. Then see if you are spending enough time on things that matter to you.
D. It’s essential to recognize the need for a personal life outside of
work.
E. The key is to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
F. This will help you understand where your time goes each week.
G. Make sure to include any regular commitments or weekly tasks.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了平衡工作和生活的
重要性，并提出了一個如何找到平衡的練習。
36. B　根據上文可知，空處應繼續說明平衡的內在含義或要求。B項
（平衡并不意味著每個人的工作時間相等，而是一個令人滿意的比
例）承接上文，符合語境。
37. G　本段建議寫下工作職責，且空后一句提到了列出你目前的工
作職責，你正在做的項目，以及即將到來的截止日期，即說明了工作
職責需要包含的內容。G項（確保包括任何定期的承諾或每周的任
務）符合語境。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了平衡工作和生活的
重要性，并提出了一個如何找到平衡的練習。
38. A　根據空前一句可知，設空處應承接上文，具體說明空閑時
間的活動。A項（包括從鍛煉到放松、到愛好和社交的一切）符合
語境。
39. F　根據上文可知，本段要求寫出時間表，F項（這將幫助你了解
你每周的時間都花在哪里了）承接上文，說明這么做的作用。
40. D　下文提到為個人目標騰出更多的時間，說明要重視個人生
活。D項（認識到工作之余個人生活的必要性是很重要的）符合語
境。
第三部分　語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
　　閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以
填入空白處的最佳選項。
　　Being jobless for the last three months， I am upset nowadays. My
son has lost his 　41　 to a good school and he might have to go to a less
qualified school. I have moved from a spacious apartment to a small one
in order to 　42　 my living expenses. My wife has suffered stress. On
top of that， my father-in-law 　43　 a week ago， which has added fuel
to the fire， 　44　 our family into a more terrible state.
　　In these circumstances I have two mental 　45?。?either to feel
upset and keep losing my peace of mind， or 　46　 my negative thoughts
with super self-confidence and consistency， and keep applying for new
jobs with a positive attitude.
　　I choose the second option for I believe that the pain I am suffering
today will build up my 　47　. My strength will then increase my
confidence and make me 　48　 one day. I understand that good and bad
stages are part of life. Good times make me happy， while bad
times 　49　 the “inner” me.
　　Two months later， 　50　， I have finally landed an exciting job
with a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress 　51　 the
death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good
school for the admissions for the new academic year were still 　52??！
　　As I am back on the track of normal life， I can definitely say that the
most important things that helped me 　53　 the crisis were my consistent
character of patience， and 　54　 attitude towards life. So， I highly
recommend taking the same attitude towards life 　55　 you are trapped in
any of such situations.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。在過去的三個月里，作者一家經歷
了很多痛苦的事情，但作者選擇用積極的態度去面對，后來作者一
家的情況變得越來越好，回歸了正常生活。
41. A. admission B. benefit
C. diploma D. permission
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。在過去的三個月里，作者一家經歷
了很多痛苦的事情，但作者選擇用積極的態度去面對，后來作者一
家的情況變得越來越好，回歸了正常生活。
解析：　根據空后的he might have to go to a less qualified school
可知，兒子沒有被一所好學校錄取。admission （機構、組織等
的）準許加入；benefit益處；diploma結業證書；permission準許，
許可。
42. A. share B. reduce C. break D. raise
解析：　作者失業三個月，他把寬敞的公寓換成一間小公寓
是為了省錢。share分享；reduce減少；break弄壞；raise提
升，舉起。
43. A. showed up B. set off
C. fell down D. passed away
解析：　根據第四段中的the death of her father可知，作者的岳
父去世了。show up出現，露面；set off出發，動身；fall down摔
倒；pass away去世，逝世。
44. A. putting B. finding
C. forming D. lifting
解析：　根據空后的into a more terrible state可知，這里應用
putting。put ...into ...意為“使……處于……”。find發現；
form （使）形成；lift舉起。
45. A. problems B. concerns
C. choices D. activities
解析：　根據冒號后either ...or ...連接的內容和第三段中的
choose the second option可知，這里表示有兩種選擇。problem問
題；concern擔心；choice選擇；activity活動。
46. A. link B. replace
C. mix D. exchange
解析：　either ...or ...表示選擇關系，所以此處與前面的feel
upset and keep losing my peace of mind相對應，表示用超強的自信
和毅力取代消極想法。link連接；replace代替；mix混合；
exchange交換。
47. A. intelligence B. body
C. character D. reputation
解析：　根據空前的the pain I am suffering today并結合常識可
知，這里是說痛苦會培養優秀的品格。intelligence智力；body身
體；character品質，性格；reputation名譽。
48. A. careful B. hard-working
C. easy-going D. successful
解析：　根據下文中的I have finally landed an exciting job with a
nice salary可知，這里是說自己的優勢早晚有一天會讓自己成功。
careful小心的；hard-working工作努力的；easy-going隨和的；
successful成功的。
49. A. hide B. destroy
C. strengthen D. kill
解析：　根據上文可知，好的階段和壞的階段都是人生的一部
分，好的時光讓人開心，那么壞的時光應該是讓內心變得堅強。
hide隱藏；destroy破壞；strengthen （使）變強；kill殺死。
50. A. desperately B. unwillingly
C. hopefully D. fortunately
解析：　對于失業很久的作者來說，找到一份高薪工作是一件
幸運的事。desperately絕望地；unwillingly不情愿地；hopefully有
希望地；fortunately幸運地。
51. A. regardless of B. on account of
C. instead of D. apart from
解析：　精神壓力的產生和妻子的父親去世之間是因果關系。
regardless of不管，不顧；on account of由于；instead of而不是；
apart from除了。
52. A. occupied B. empty
C. open D. closed
解析：　根據上文My son has already been accepted by
another good school可知，兒子能夠被另一所好學校錄取，是
因為招生仍在進行。occupied忙的；empty空的；open開放
的；closed關閉的。
53. A. fight B. meet C. change D. delay
解析：　根據空后的the crisis可知，這里是說與危機作斗爭。
fight與……作斗爭；meet會見；change改變；delay延遲。
54. A. general B. optimistic
C. friendly D. pessimistic
解析：　根據上文keep applying for new jobs with a positive
attitude可知，這里是positive的近義詞復現，表示對生活的樂觀態
度。general一般的；optimistic樂觀的；friendly友好的；
pessimistic悲觀的。
55. A. as if B. in that
C. now that D. in case
解析：　as if好像；in that因為；now that既然；in case假如。
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。
　　George Washington Carver was an 　56　 （agriculture） scientist
who became one of America’s most well-known inventors. His
accomplishments are even 　57　 （remark） when we learn how his life
began.
　　George certainly did not have an easy start to life. He was born into
slavery just one year 　58　 it was made illegal in America. As a child，
he lived with his mother’s previous owners， the Carvers， 　59　
owned a farm in Missouri. There Mrs Carver taught him how to read and
write and how to work the land.
　　From a young age， George was 　60　 （nature） curious. He
loved art， music and science. He was especially interested in farming
and enjoyed experimenting with soil and plants. He had a knack for
understanding how to protect crops from pests and diseases. He
became 　61　 skilled that neighboring farmers recruited him to help them
with their orchards and farms. George soon became known in the area as
the “Plant Doctor”.
　　Carver also used his creative genius 　62　 （invent） over 150 uses
for sweet potatoes， 　63　 （include） flour， vinegar， paint and ink.
Carver is best known today for also inventing over 300 uses for peanuts.
These included milk， oil， paper and make-up.
　　George’s lasting reputation， though， did not come easily. As an
African American living at a time when slavery 　64　 （end）， he
faced many unjust obstacles and dangers. However， through education
and hard work， Carver achieved his goals. His passion for plants and
people 　65　 （lead） him from slavery to success.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要介紹了美國著名的發明
家、農業科學家喬治·華盛頓·卡弗。
56. agricultural　考查詞形轉換。設空處修飾名詞作定語，應用形容
詞。故填agricultural。
57. more remarkable　考查形容詞的比較級。are后用形容詞作表語，
even后用形容詞的比較級，故填more remarkable。
58. before　考查狀語從句。根據語境可知，空處引導時間狀語從
句，意為“在……之前”。故填before。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要介紹了美國著名的發明
家、農業科學家喬治·華盛頓·卡弗。
59. who　考查定語從句。設空處引導非限制性定語從句，先行詞是
the Carvers，指人，關系詞在定語從句中作主語，故填who。
60. naturally　考查詞形轉換。設空處應用副詞修飾形容詞作狀語，
故填naturally。
61. so　考查狀語從句。此處為so ...that ...引導的結果狀語從句。
故填so。
62. to invent　考查非謂語動詞。設空處作目的狀語用動詞不定式。故
填to invent。
63. including　考查介詞。設空處意為“包括”，應用介詞，故填
including。
64. had ended　考查動詞的時態。when引導時間狀語從句，從句中缺
少謂語。根據語境可知，當時“奴隸制”已經終止，“過去的過去”
應用過去完成時，故填had ended。
65. led　考查動詞的時態。設空處為謂語動詞，描述過去的事情用一
般過去時，故填led。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　你校英文報正舉辦以Learning through Traveling為主題的英語征文
比賽，請你寫一篇短文投稿，內容包括：
　　1. 行程與見聞；
　　2. 感受與收獲。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
Learning through Traveling
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
參考范文：
Learning through Traveling
　　I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing， the heart of
China’s rich history and culture. From the Forbidden City to the bustling
hutongs， not only did I experience a tapestry of sights， sounds， and
traditions， but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local
people. Their culture taught me valuable lessons about the importance of
roots and heritage.
　　This trip taught me that traveling is not just about seeing new
places， but also about learning new ways of thinking and understanding.
It opens our eyes to the beauty of diversity and allows us to embrace the
world with a more open mind.
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。
　　“Where is it？ We’re going to be late！” Janice searched the
house crazily for her wallet. “Josh！ Did you hide my wallet？ We have
to be at Grandpa’s for his birthday party！” Josh， Janice’s four-year-
old younger brother， smiled innocently at her， but his cunning （狡黠
的） eyes gave himself away. She tried her best not to shout. Grinning
（咧嘴笑） like a cat， Josh reached under the sofa， pulled out her
wallet and held it over his head. Janice grabbed it.
　　Ten minutes later， they hurried to the train station. Red-faced and
sweating， Janice let go of Josh’s wrist and removed the sweat from her
forehead. The train arrived. Her smile froze when she realized that the
train was packed with passengers. Grabbing Josh’s hand， Janice
boarded the train. She commanded， “The train’s really crowded，
Josh. Behave yourself， stick close to me， and no monkey business！”
Josh nodded， holding tightly to a rail. Janice smiled.
　　When it was time to get off the train， Janice quickly pushed her way
through the crowd to get onto the platform. “We made it！” Janice
said， turning around. Josh was nowhere to be seen. The crowd was
flooding out， but Josh was not among them. “The train doors are
closing，” then came the electronic voice. Soon， the crowd on the
platform died down. The last thing Janice saw was Josh’s little anxious
face at the train window： Just as Janice was about to call out Josh’s
name， the train disappeared from view. “Josh！” Janice screamed.
　　Janice’s mind was transported back to when she was lost at the zoo.
She could still vividly remember the towering figures surrounding her and
none of them were familiar. “I don’t want Josh to go through that same
bitter experience，” Janice let out a sigh.
　　Janice took out her mobile phone， ready to call her mother.
However， midway， she decided against it. Her mother， who was far
away in France on business， could do nothing but get restless. Janice
paced up and down the platform anxiously.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右； 2. 請按如下格式作答。
Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their
destination. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
參考范文：
　　Just then， Janice received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello？ Janice？ I’m at Paya Station！ I’m calling from a kind
lady’s phone！” Josh cried out in his panicked voice. “Take it easy，
Josh. I’m coming，” Janice comforted him. Soon Janice caught the
next train. On getting off at Paya Station， she saw Josh dashing towards
her， his face soaked with tears. Janice wrapped him into a tight hug，
whispering， “Thank goodness！ I’ve found you at last！” Taking
Josh’s hand， Janice approached the kind lady passenger， who had
been accompanying Josh and had missed her own train. Janice expressed
her sincere appreciation repeatedly.
　　Having waved goodbye to the lady， they headed for their
destination. After about an hour’s bus ride， they made it to their
Grandpa’s house， where they threw a grand birthday party for
Grandpa， singing and dancing cheerfully. Having had a delicious meal
and a happy chat， they parted with Grandpa and started their trip back
home. This time， Janice held Josh’s hand all the way and they boarded
the returning train. “Thankfully you don’t have to be put through that
terrible experience，” Janice smiled at Josh， assuring her brother，
“Never will I leave you alone.” For them， this unforgettable trip
would stick in their memories.
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