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單元質量檢測（二）　Improving yourself
（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，并標在試卷的相應位置。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.Where are the two speakers？
A.In Canada.　　　　　　　B.In the US.　　　　　　C.In Mexico.
2.What’s the relationship between the two speakers？
A.Classmates. B.Friends. C.Brother and sister.
3.What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A.Careers. B.Health problems. C.Types of hospitals.
4.When does the man want to go to the library？
A.On Saturday. B.On Sunday. C.On Monday.
5.How does the woman respond to the man？
A.She is disappointed. B.She is impressed. C.She is indifferent.
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。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話前，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。每段對話讀兩遍。
6.What is the dog’s name？
A.Harry. B.Yoda. C.Luke.
7.What is the dog like？
A.Young and fast. B.Old and loyal. C.Big and scary.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8.What does the woman dislike？
A.Parties in her house. B.Mozart. C.Coca-Cola.
9.What will the woman do tonight？
A.Drink some Coca-Cola. B.Stay with her cousin. C.Move to Japan.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10.What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech？
A.Greeting the audience.
B.Stating your name.
C.Sharing some relevant information.
11.How should you speak when giving your name？
A.Clearly and loudly. B.Clearly and confidently. C.Confidently and loudly.
12.What will help you decide on the sort of information you share？
A.The audience and subject. B.The date. C.The environment.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13.When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife？
A.On her birthday. B.On Valentine’s Day. C.On April Fool’s Day.
14.When is the man’s mother’s birthday？
A.The day before Valentine’s Day.
B.On Valentine’s Day.
C.The day after Valentine’s Day.
15.What color does the man choose for his mother？
A.Blue. B.Green. C.Purple.
16.Where is the man going next？
A.A bookstore. B.A supermarket. C.Another flower store.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17.When was the White House completed？
A.In 1792. B.In 1800. C.In 1902.
18.Who never lived in the White House？
A.Washington. B.Clinton. C.Truman.
19.Which country damaged the White House？
A.France. B.England. C.Germany.
20.What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House？
A.He added grass.
B.He installed running water.
C.He added a porch.
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
　　Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others， our planet， and ourselves so we lead more giving and meaningful lives？ Check out four of the best ones and spring into action！
　　Be My Eyes
　　This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls. The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in the home. This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150 languages. Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak. When someone needs help， a message reminder appears on their device.
　　
Zooniverse
　　Want to help with cutting edge global research？ Zooniverse is an app with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen researcher！ Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile device or the companion website. Global volunteers don’t have a scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
　　My Selfless Act
　　This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving back to the community through volunteering. It offers information on local volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas and activities.
　　Aloe Bud
　　Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness， routine and remembering daily self-care， Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple self-care pocket companion app. It gently reminds users about self-care activities in physical， mental and emotional needs. These reminders relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks to maintaining connections.
21.What is Be My Eyes intended to do？
A.To help people with visual barrier.　　　　　B.To participate in the sourcing project.
C.To provide digital sourcing to research. D.To contribute to the companion website.
22.Which one is not related to Aloe Bud？
A.Mental wellness. B.Daily routine.
C.Self-care activities. D.Emotional reminder.
23.What do the four apps have in common？
A.Promoting the quality of people’s lives. B.Reminding users about self-care activities.
C.Helping professional scientific researches. D.Encouraging the sharing of ideas and activities.
B
　　A few weeks ago， I pulled an old road map out of my glove box and handed it to my kids. They’d never seen the province of Ontario laid out like this before. They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited， and I pointed them out on the map.
　　Digital maps and GPS are modern wonders that have gotten me out of many confusing places， but paper maps still have a role to play in our lives. Most of us adults learned to read them out of necessity， but it’s up to us to pass on that skill to children whose need may not be so obvious， but who still will benefit from it.
　　As Trevor Muir wrote in an article on this topic， “When kids learn how to create and use paper maps， they are doing more than just learning how to get around. They are actually developing a fundamental skill that they will use for the rest of their lives. Map reading skill still belongs in today’s classroom.”
　　As a child， I had National Geographic maps taped to my bedroom walls. This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places and thus made me eager to remember my geography and history lessons because they were tied to places I’d “seen”. Even now as a mother of four， I’ve also spared time to travel to many of the countries whose maps I studied as a child.
　　Additionally， in this fast-changing world， unexpected events can rapidly influence one’s usual way of life. When GPS satellites or Internet connections are affected， this old-fashioned skill can get you out of a mess without requiring a smartphone. Last but not least， paper maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.
　　So， now is a good time to pull out those dusty old maps and lay them on the kitchen table.
24.How did the children react when given the paper map？
A.They seemed totally confused.
B.They showed great curiosity.
C.They found it less convenient than GPS.
D.They recognized the landmarks themselves effortlessly.
25.What benefits does the author mention regarding the use of paper maps for children？
A.They promote reliance on GPS technology. B.They provide instant convenience and accuracy.
C.They enhance curiosity and imagination. D.They get rid of the need for smartphones.
26.Which of the following will the author agree with？
A.Paper maps are already out of date. B.Internet connections are always reliable.
C.GPS will sooner or later replace paper maps. D.Paper maps provide kids with a grand vision.
27.Which would be the best title for the text？
A.How to Teach Kids to Survive in the Wild B.Time to Teach Kids to Read Paper Maps
C.How to Teach Kids to Recognize Strange Places D.Time to Encourage Kids to Explore a Real World
C
　　It’s normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and social circle， but what about that happening in the middle of the night？ The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media. Not surprisingly， the research also showed that these social night owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
　　The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the brain to stay awake， so it’s easy to see why a teen might be up all night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction： when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money. Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle， teens may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning.
　　Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms， parents need to set rules sooner rather than later.
　　“Providing access （使用機會） to social media is a favor that children can earn and also lose，” Janie Feldman， an expert who treats sleep disorders （紊亂）， reminds parents， “The bad effect is clear. So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and access. When teenagers agree to the rules， it’s easier for parents to control how much time they use the phones or computers.”
28.What do the underlined words “night owls” in Paragraph 1 refer to？
A.Girls often called to office.
B.Teens who stay up late on social media.
C.Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D.Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
29.How do teens react when seeing many “likes” on their posts according to the study？
A.They are too excited to go to sleep. B.They fall asleep easily and happily.
C.They are too excited to go to school. D.They decide to make more good friends.
30.What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents？
A.Making rules about media access together with their children.
B.Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C.Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D.Stopping their children from using cell phones.
31.What is the main idea of the text？
A.Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B.Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C.Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D.Social media may cause teens’ sleep disorders.
D
　　We’ve all experienced it： You have important information you need to remember， and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the forefront of your brain. In this situation， rote memorization （死記硬背） may be your best — or even your only — option.
　　Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet （字母表）. When we are little， we don’t necessarily understand that our language is composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order because we are taught to， and then we know the alphabet.
　　There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful. “Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations， but its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how it is applied，” says Dr. Aldrich Chan， neuropsychologist. He tells us that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information such as vocabulary words or math formulas （公式）. This can be particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is required， such as during exams or for job roles.
　　The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides. Chan notes that rote memorization often does not promote a deep understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. On the other hand， he explains that meaningful learning focuses on understanding the fundamental concepts and principles （原理）， encouraging critical thinking， and promoting the integration（整合）of knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
　　However， both rote memorization and meaningful learning have their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are different， and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand it， and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
32.How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1？
A.By creating a scene. B.By giving a definition.
C.By giving an example. D.By making a comparison.
33.Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2？
A.To instruct us how to learn the alphabet. B.To explain how rote memorization works.
C.To stress why learning in order is essential. D.To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
34.What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan？
A.It focuses on the concepts and principles. B.It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C.It helps promote a meaningful understanding. D.It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
35.What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization？
A.Critical. B.Unclear.
C.Objective. D.Favorable.
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。
　　If you have ever had trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or would like to do， you have experienced procrastination. If you are a typical procrastinator， perhaps you spend an excessive amount of time watching TV， playing video games， checking Facebook， eating （even when you’re not hungry）， obsessively cleaning or pacing back and forth through the office. 　36　 Once again， you end up doing nothing. Sound familiar？
　　Lazy people don’t do anything and are just fine with it.　37　They truly want to fulfil their obligations （職責） but just can’t figure out how.
　　　38　 Relaxing recharges you with energy. In contrast， procrastinating drains it from you. The less energy you have， the greater the chances of you putting off your responsibilities， and， once more， you will accomplish nothing.
　　The studies on procrastination ever conducted indicate that failure of the ability to listen to ourselves is most likely the main reason why we put things off. The scientific name of this ability is self-regulation. Self-regulation is the ability to consciously control your emotions. 　39　 Thanks to this， you will procrastinate less. Current research indicates that willpower can be compared to a muscle. It is possible to strengthen it through training.
　　To overcome procrastination， you need to start by setting the bar as low as possible. Creating habits isn’t about quantity； it’s about small steps and regular repetition. By making gradual increases， once you learn a new habit， you can strengthen your willpower muscle. As you slowly raise the bar， your willpower will gain strength. 　40　
A.Don’t confuse procrastination with relaxation， either.
B.The more powerful it is， the easier it will be for you to make a breakthrough.
C.Learning how to develop good habits and kick bad ones can be achieved by taking small steps.
D.Procrastinators， however， have the desire to actually do something but can’t force themselves to start.
E.If you train willpower to perform one activity， you can use its strength to do other things as well.
F.Afterwards， you feel powerless and are overcome with feelings of guilt and frustration.
G.The more developed this ability is， the more often you will do what you tell yourself to do and the better you will resist temptation.
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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。
　　The tech industry created many wonders. However， when it comes to how they are used by kids， they usually bring a 　41　 influence on them.
　　My kids　42　 iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I 　43　 after we got new ones. As a little girl， my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app. Besides， she was　44　 by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time， I considered iPhones quite 　45　 and usually permit her to use iPhone as a reward.
　　Things were good for a few years 　46　 she discovered YouTube. I was 　47　 the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at midnight. The YouTube videos were so 　48　 to her that she could not resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me how 　49　 YouTube would be. After all， I have spent a good part of my career predicting （預測） users’ needs to 　50　 users’ stickiness （黏著度）. We do not want our users to 　51　 our product. But at no time did we realize that those users might be our 　52　 one day. Their immature brains and low self-control ability 　53　 to avoid the influence of those advanced tech products.
　　After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube， I 　54　 my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling （使解脫） themselves from the 　55　 tech products.
41.A.slight　　　　 　 　　 B.personal　　　　　 　
C.negative　　　　　 　 D.beneficial
42.A.had control over B.got exposed to
C.caught sight of D.got rid of
43.A.treasured B.repaired
C.researched D.quitted
44.A.amused B.frightened
C.disappointed D.confused
45.A.abnormal B.private
C.educational D.expensive
46.A.because B.if
C.unless D.until
47.A.shocked B.curious
C.relaxed D.proud
48.A.meaningful B.appealing
C.familiar D.essential
49.A.hopeful B.stupid
C.costly D.powerful
50.A.ignore B.stop
C.improve D.monitor
51.A.analyze B.leave
C.advertise D.notice
52.A.children B.neighbors
C.teachers D.parents
53.A.want B.forget
C.fail D.manage
54.A.adopted B.changed
C.discussed D.refused
55.A.efficient B.latest
C.useful D.addictive
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。
　　Acupuncture （針灸）， an ancient Chinese medical practice， has been the treatment for countless patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine 　56　 （come） to life， ancient Chinese had used stone tools to relieve pain. Over time， this practice 　57　 （gradual） developed into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.
　　Acupuncture is a treatment that aims 　58　 （promote） the body’s self-regulating functions. Its working rules are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine， 　59　 stresses overall treatment， meridian adjustment， balance of physical functions and physiological well-being.
　　Practices can vary in forms， 　60　 （include） needle insertion （刺入）， cupping and scraping. Needle insertion， one 　61　 the most common methods， is carried out by inserting hair-thin needles into meridians， or specific points on the body that channel vital energy （the qi）.
　　Over the years， acupuncture has seen many 　62　 （advancement） in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for 　63　 variety of illnesses that are not very serious. According to a WHO report， so far acupuncture 　64　 （use） in 113 of its 120 member countries， showing its widespread recognition and application.
　　In a word， as an ancient Chinese medical practice with a long history 　65　 deep cultural significance， acupuncture is a presentation of profound cultural heritage.
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61.　　　　　 62.　　　　　 63.　　　　　 64.　　　　　 65.　　　　　
第四部分　寫作（共兩節， 滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是李華。期中考試臨近，為幫助同學們緩解考前壓力，上周一你班舉行了一個主題為Stay Positive的班會。請你以A Meaningful Event為標題為學校英文報寫一篇報道，內容包括：
　　1.班會目的；
　　2.班會過程；
　　3.班會影響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
A Meaningful Event
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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。
　　When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
　　One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
　　Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma， one of the most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show？” she grinned （笑）， “I heard you singing a tune， along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma， with personality and popularity， acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
　　“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
　　Emma and I embarked on rehearsing （排練） almost every single day after school. We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150左右；
2.請按如下格式作答。
　　I was completely shocked by the news. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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單元質量檢測（二）　Improving yourself
第一部分
1－5　ACACB　　6－10　CAABA
11－15　BACCB 16－20　BBABB
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Where are we now？ I can’t tell what road this is.
W：We’re heading for the US， but we’re still in Canada. And we’re quite a long distance from Mexico.
（Text 2）
W：What a fine day！ Shall we go hiking this early spring morning？
M：Mom won’t let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we finish our homework.
（Text 3）
W：Dad， I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M：A nurse？ Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it. When your grandma wasn’t well， she knew how to take care of her.
（Text 4）
W：I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me？
M：No. The downtown library doesn’t open on Sundays. I’d rather go tomorrow so I can check some new books for myself.
（Text 5）
W：That is a beautiful painting， Jerry！ Where did you buy it？
M：Actually， I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W：Really？ That’s amazing！ I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional.
（Text 6）
M：Check out my pet！ He is a German shepherd.
W：Aw！ He’s so cute！ What’s his name？
M：I named him Luke after my favorite movie character， Luke Skywalker.
W：Great name！ I am surprised you didn’t name him Harry after your favorite book character.
M：He’s really fast， and that’s why I named him Luke. If I had an older dog， I would name him Yoda.
W：How old is he？
M：Only four months old.
（Text 7）
W：Bye！ Have a nice night. You won’t play loud music， will you？ You know I don’t like parties in my house.
M：Oh no， Mrs White！ Only Mozart， and maybe Vivaldi.
W：And of course no alcoholic drinks either！
M：No， certainly not. Only Coca-Cola.
W：Good， well， I won’t be back tonight. I’m staying with my cousin. He’s moving to Japan this Sunday. Goodbye， boys！
M：See you in the morning， Mrs White！
W：By the way， everybody must go home at 11 o’clock.
M：Oh， all right， bye.
（Text 8）
W：Professor， could you give me some suggestions about how to introduce myself before giving a speech？
M：OK. First， greet the audience and then state your name. As you say hello and give your name， remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W：Should I speak as loudly as possible？
M：Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You just need to make sure that your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to hear you.
W：Thanks. And next？
M：Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of information you share will depend on the audience and what you’ll be talking about.
W：I understand.
M：And then， before you start the speech， thank your audience for being there.
W：Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
（Text 9）
W：May I help you？
M：Yes， madam. I’d like to buy some flowers.
W：Do you want to give them to your girlfriend？
M：No， to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W：Today is Valentine’s Day. That must be why you want them. Just one day of the year.
M：Not exactly. I get them for her birthday， and for all kinds of weird anniversaries.
W：But not on April Fool’s Day， right？
M：Ha ha， right. Oh， and by the way， I want some more for my mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.
W：How about these？ Purple seems popular with mothers.
M：Not with mine. Do you have any other color？
W：How about blue or these green ones？ They are fresh and bright.
M：All right！ I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for some chocolate.
W：There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are！ Please come again.
M：Thanks！ Bye！
（Text 10）
W：Have you all heard about the White House？ Today we’re going to talk about the building that symbolizes the USA. Mr Green， please.
M：The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. You can’t say you’ve been to Washington， D.C. if you haven’t seen the White House. Not every American president lives there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the direction of George Washington， the structure was not completed until 1800， so ironically Washington never called it home. The White House is open to the public on weekdays from 10 am until noon. The building was torched by British troops in 1814， during the War of 1812， and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired， but the sandstone walls outside were still black from the fire. The walls were then painted white， giving birth to the name the building now goes by. An act of Congress made it the official name in 1920. Every President has left his mark upon the White House， with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the east and west wings， Andrew Jackson installing running water， and Harry Truman adding a porch. Bill Clinton’s addition to the White House was an indoor track.
第二部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了四個能提升生活質量的應用程序。
21.A　細節理解題。根據Be My Eyes部分中的This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.可知，這是幫助視力受損的人的應用程序。
22.D　細節理解題。根據Aloe Bud中的Created by someone who struggles with ...about self-care activities in physical， mental and emotional needs.可知，心理健康、日常工作和自我護理活動與Aloe Bud有關，情感提示與Aloe Bud無關。
23.A　細節理解題。通讀全文尤其是第一段第一句和四個應用程序的介紹可知，它們都能提升人們的生活質量。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者結合給自己的孩子們展示紙質地圖，以及自己小時候使用紙質地圖的經歷，向讀者表明紙質地圖對我們的生活依然很重要，學習如何使用它對孩子們有很多益處。
24.B　推理判斷題。根據第一段中的They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited可推知，孩子們對這張紙質地圖非常好奇，詢問地圖上的各種地標。
25.C　細節理解題。根據第四段中的This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places ...they were tied to places I’d “seen”.可知，作者提到使用紙質地圖能夠激發孩子們的好奇心與想象力。
26.D　細節理解題。根據第五段中的Last but not least， paper maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.可知，作者認為紙質地圖為孩子們提供了一個宏大的視野，幫助他們進入更大的世界。
27.B　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，作者結合給自己的孩子們展示紙質地圖，以及自己小時候使用紙質地圖的經歷，向讀者表明紙質地圖對我們的生活依然很重要，學習如何使用它對孩子們有很多益處。因此，B項（是時候教孩子們看紙質地圖了）為文章最佳標題。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。一項新研究表明，12－15歲的青少年中有1/5的人經常熬夜，整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上。這會影響到青少年的大腦發育和他們的學習成績。父母應該和青少年一起制訂關于社交媒體的使用時間和使用權利的規則。
28.B　詞義猜測題。根據第一段中的one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media可知，night owls是指熬夜不睡覺、整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上的青少年。
29.A　細節理解題。根據第二段中的when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with excitement可知，當青少年看到自己的帖子上有大量的“贊”時，他們會因為興奮而無法入睡。
30.A　推理判斷題。根據第三段中的parents need to set rules和第四段中的teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and access可知，Janie Feldman建議父母應該和孩子一起討論和商定使用社交媒體的一些規則，如使用時間和使用權利等。
31.D　主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了一項新研究，研究表明很多青少年經常熬夜、整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上。手機和電腦產生的藍光使大腦保持清醒，使他們難以入睡。因此，D項（社交媒體可能會引起青少年睡眠障礙）符合文章主旨。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了死記硬背的特點、優缺點以及與有意義學習的關系。
32.A　推理判斷題。根據第一段中的In this situation可知，作者通過創設情景的方式在第一段中介紹了文章主題。
33.B　推理判斷題。根據第二段內容可知，作者在第二段中提到字母表是為了解釋死記硬背的工作原理。
34.D　推理判斷題。根據第三段最后一句可知，從Dr. Aldrich Chan的觀點中我們得知，死記硬背是備考的有用學習工具。
35.C　觀點態度題。根據最后一段中的rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning可知，作者對于死記硬背的態度是客觀的。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了拖延癥的癥狀，其產生原因和自我調節能力有關，以及解決辦法。
36.F　上文說明了典型的拖延癥患者經常做的事情。設空處承接上文，說明這樣做的后果。F項（之后，你會感到無能為力，充滿內疚和沮喪）符合語境。
37.D　空前一句說明懶惰的人什么也不做。D項中however和空前一句形成轉折關系，由講述懶惰的人過渡到有拖延癥的人，并指出二者的區別，說明拖延癥患者有真正做某事的欲望，但不能強迫自己開始。
38.A　根據下文可知，本段主要講述了拖延癥和放松的區別。設空處為段首句，起到統領全段的作用。A項（也不要把拖延和放松混為一談）符合語境，適合作本段的主旨句。
39.G　上文說明自我調節能力差是我們做事拖延的主要原因。設空處順接上文，G項中的this ability指上文中的“自我調節能力”，說明這種能力越發達，你就越經常做你告訴自己要做的事情，你就能更好地抵抗誘惑。
40.B　根據上文可知，克服拖延癥要從低門檻開始，形成一個新習慣，以后再慢慢提高標準，這樣意志力就會增強。設空處總結上文，B 項中的it指代上文中的willpower，說明意志力越強大，你就越容易取得突破。
第三部分
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者曾經允許自己的孩子使用科技產品，結果發現女兒半夜還在看YouTube視頻。于是作者沒收了孩子的手機，因為他們幾乎沒有機會從令人上癮的科技產品中解脫出來。
41.C　根據文章首句和However可知，科技行業會給孩子們帶來負面影響。slight輕微的；personal個人的；negative消極的；beneficial有益的。
42.B　根據空后的iPhones very early by playing with the old models可知，作者的孩子很早就接觸到了iPhone。have control over控制；get exposed to接觸；catch sight of看見；get rid of擺脫。
43.D　根據空后的after we got new ones可知，作者和丈夫買了新的，就放棄以前的舊手機了。treasure珍視；repair修理；research研究；quit放棄。
44.A　根據空后的by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her可知，應用程序可以重復女兒的面部表情，所以女兒被逗樂了。amused被逗樂的；frightened害怕的；disappointed失望的；confused困惑的。
45.C　根據上文As a little girl， my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app.可知，作者認為iPhone很有教育意義。abnormal反常的；private私有的；educational教育的；expensive昂貴的。
46.D　此處引導時間狀語從句，表示“直到”。because因為；if如果；unless除非；until直到。
47.A　根據下文It should not have surprised me可知，第一次撞見女兒在午夜看YouTube視頻時作者很震驚。shocked震驚的；curious好奇的；relaxed放松的；proud驕傲的。
48.B　根據下文she could not resist watching them even at midnight可知，YouTube上的視頻對她太有吸引力了，她甚至在半夜也忍不住看。meaningful有意義的；appealing吸引人的；familiar熟悉的；essential重要的。
49.D　女兒半夜都在看YouTube，說明其吸引力很強大。hopeful有希望的；stupid愚蠢的；costly昂貴的；powerful強大的。
50.C　預測用戶的需求是為了提高用戶黏著度，這樣用戶不容易離開產品。ignore忽視；stop停止；improve提高；monitor監視。
51.B　參見上題解析。analyze分析；leave離開；advertise登廣告；notice注意到。
52.A　根據第一段中的when it comes to how they are used by kids以及作者的女兒看視頻上癮可知，此處指產品的用戶成了孩子。children孩子；neighbor鄰居；teacher老師；parent父母。
53.C　根據語境可知，孩子們不成熟的大腦和較低的自我控制能力無法避免這些先進科技產品的影響。fail to do sth表示“未能做某事”。want想要；forget忘記；fail失敗；manage設法。
54.B　根據下文I took away their iPhones可知，作者改變了對iPhone的態度。adopt采用；change改變；discuss討論；refuse拒絕。
55.D　根據上文可知，作者女兒半夜都在看視頻，說明科技產品會令人上癮。efficient有效的；latest最新的；useful有用的；addictive使人上癮的。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了針灸的治療方法以及它在現代醫學中的地位。
56.came　考查動詞的時態。此處表示過去發生的事情用一般過去時。故填came。
57.gradually　考查詞形轉換。此處修飾動詞developed應用副詞，故填gradually。
58.to promote　考查非謂語動詞。aim to do sth旨在做某事。故填to promote。
59.which　考查定語從句。設空處引導非限制性定語從句，修飾先行詞the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine，關系詞在從句作主語，指物。故填which。
60.including　考查介詞。設空處后跟名詞作賓語，表示“包括”，應用介詞。故填including。
61.of　考查介詞。此處為“one of＋形容詞最高級＋可數名詞復數”結構，表示“最……之一”。故填of。
62.advancements　考查名詞復數。此處many后跟復數名詞，故填advancements。
63.a　考查冠詞。a variety of各種各樣的。故填a。
64.has been used　考查動詞的時態、語態和主謂一致。主語與謂語構成被動關系，用被動語態，根據上文so far可知，空處應用現在完成時的被動語態，主語為acupuncture，助動詞用has。故填has been used。
65.and　考查連詞。結合上下文語境可知，設空處前后內容為并列關系。故填and。
第四部分
第一節
A Meaningful Event
　　With the mid-term examination drawing near， Class 5 Senior 2 held a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to relieve students of their stress before exams.
　　The class meeting， composed of three sections， began with a video telling how to get rid of negative emotions. After that， free discussions were conducted in groups. Finally， some students shared their personal experiences and tips on dealing with stress， such as listening to relaxing music and doing refreshing sports.
　　The class meeting was a real success， which offered practical suggestions to help students fight against pressure. The students benefited a lot from it.
第二節
　　I was completely knocked out by the news. Then I started to pace up and down like a caged animal， debating with myself whether or not to go on stage alone. “How can this be possible？” I thought to myself. Fear and anxiety coursed through my veins， and it seemed that all our hard work was in vain. But then the thought of the support and encouragement from Emma and my mom came flooding back to me. It was at the moment that I realized that I couldn’t let
self-doubt hold me back. Filled with determination， I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
　　Finally came the big moment. As I stepped onto the stage， I could feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest. Glancing around the hall， I took a deep breath and began to sing. Surprisingly， all my worries suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me. When I finished my song， the whole hall burst into applause. Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me， and my mum stood near， winking at us. From that day forward， I learned that by overcoming fears and self-doubts， we can make a difference.
9 / 9(共98張PPT)
單元質量檢測（二）
Improving yourself
（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，并標在試卷的相應位置。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. Where are the two speakers？
A. In Canada.
B. In the US.
C. In Mexico.
2. What’s the relationship between the two speakers？
A. Classmates.
B. Friends.
C. Brother and sister.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A. Careers.
B. Health problems.
C. Types of hospitals.
4. When does the man want to go to the library？
A. On Saturday.
B. On Sunday.
C. On Monday.
5. How does the woman respond to the man？
A. She is disappointed.
B. She is impressed.
C. She is indifferent.
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。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、
C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話
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。每段對話讀兩遍。
6. What is the dog’s name？
A. Harry. B. Yoda. C. Luke.
7. What is the dog like？
A. Young and fast.
B. Old and loyal.
C. Big and scary.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. What does the woman dislike？
A. Parties in her house.
B. Mozart.
C. Coca-Cola.
9. What will the woman do tonight？
A. Drink some Coca-Cola.
B. Stay with her cousin.
C. Move to Japan.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech？
A. Greeting the audience.
B. Stating your name.
C. Sharing some relevant information.
11. How should you speak when giving your name？
A. Clearly and loudly.
B. Clearly and confidently.
C. Confidently and loudly.
12. What will help you decide on the sort of information you share？
A. The audience and subject.
B. The date.
C. The environment.
13. When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife？
A. On her birthday.
B. On Valentine’s Day.
C. On April Fool’s Day.
14. When is the man’s mother’s birthday？
A. The day before Valentine’s Day.
B. On Valentine’s Day.
C. The day after Valentine’s Day.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
15. What color does the man choose for his mother？
A. Blue. B. Green. C. Purple.
16. Where is the man going next？
A. A bookstore.
B. A supermarket.
C. Another flower store.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. When was the White House completed？
A. In 1792. B. In 1800. C. In 1902.
18. Who never lived in the White House？
A. Washington. B. Clinton. C. Truman.
19. Which country damaged the White House？
A. France. B. England. C. Germany.
20. What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House？
A. He added grass.
B. He installed running water.
C. He added a porch.
聽力材料：
（Text 1）
M：Where are we now？ I can’t tell what road this is.
W：We’re heading for the US， but we’re still in Canada. And we’re
quite a long distance from Mexico.
（Text 2）
W：What a fine day！ Shall we go hiking this early spring morning？
M：Mom won’t let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we
finish our homework.
（Text 3）
W：Dad， I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M：A nurse？ Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it.
When your grandma wasn’t well， she knew how to take care of her.
（Text 4）
W：I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me？
M：No. The downtown library doesn’t open on Sundays. I’d rather go
tomorrow so I can check some new books for myself.
（Text 5）
W：That is a beautiful painting， Jerry！ Where did you buy it？
M：Actually， I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W：Really？ That’s amazing！ I had no idea you were so talented. This
looks like it was painted by a professional.
（Text 6）
M：Check out my pet！ He is a German shepherd.
W：Aw！ He’s so cute！ What’s his name？
M：I named him Luke after my favorite movie character， Luke
Skywalker.
W：Great name！ I am surprised you didn’t name him Harry after your
favorite book character.
M：He’s really fast， and that’s why I named him Luke. If I had an
older dog， I would name him Yoda.
W：How old is he？
M：Only four months old.
（Text 7）
W：Bye！ Have a nice night. You won’t play loud music， will you？
You know I don’t like parties in my house.
M：Oh no， Mrs White！ Only Mozart， and maybe Vivaldi.
W：And of course no alcoholic drinks either！
M：No， certainly not. Only Coca-Cola.
W：Good， well， I won’t be back tonight. I’m staying with my
cousin. He’s moving to Japan this Sunday. Goodbye， boys！
M：See you in the morning， Mrs White！
W：By the way， everybody must go home at 11 o’clock.
M：Oh， all right， bye.
（Text 8）
W：Professor， could you give me some suggestions about how to
introduce myself before giving a speech？
M：OK. First， greet the audience and then state your name. As you say
hello and give your name， remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W：Should I speak as loudly as possible？
M：Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You
just need to make sure that your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to
hear you.
W：Thanks. And next？
M：Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of
information you share will depend on the audience and what you’ll be
talking about.
W：I understand.
M：And then， before you start the speech， thank your audience for
being there.
W：Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
（Text 9）
W：May I help you？
M：Yes， madam. I’d like to buy some flowers.
W：Do you want to give them to your girlfriend？
M：No， to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W：Today is Valentine’s Day. That must be why you want them. Just
one day of the year.
M：Not exactly. I get them for her birthday， and for all kinds of weird
anniversaries.
W：But not on April Fool’s Day， right？
M：Ha ha， right. Oh， and by the way， I want some more for my
mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.
W：How about these？ Purple seems popular with mothers.
M：Not with mine. Do you have any other color？
W：How about blue or these green ones？ They are fresh and bright.
M：All right！ I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for
some chocolate.
W：There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are！ Please
come again.
M：Thanks！ Bye！
（Text 10）
W：Have you all heard about the White House？ Today we’re going to
talk about the building that symbolizes the USA. Mr Green， please.
M：The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the
world. You can’t say you’ve been to Washington， D. C. if you
haven’t seen the White House. Not every American president lives
there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the
direction of George Washington， the structure was not completed until
1800， so ironically Washington never called it home. The White House
is open to the public on weekdays from 10 am until noon.
The building was torched by British troops in 1814， during the War of
1812， and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired， but the
sandstone walls outside were still black from the fire. The walls were then
painted white， giving birth to the name the building now goes by. An act
of Congress made it the official name in 1920. Every President has left his
mark upon the White House， with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the
east and west wings， Andrew Jackson installing running water， and
Harry Truman adding a porch. Bill Clinton’s addition to the White
House was an indoor track.
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
　　Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others， our
planet， and ourselves so we lead more giving and meaningful lives？
Check out four of the best ones and spring into action！
　　Be My Eyes
This app connects visually-challenged people in need of some help
with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video
calls. The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in
the home. This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150
languages. Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak.
When someone needs help， a message reminder appears on their device.
　　
　　Want to help with cutting edge global research？ Zooniverse is an app
with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen
researcher！ Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile
device or the companion website. Global volunteers don’t have a
scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
　　My Selfless Act
　　This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving
back to the community through volunteering. It offers information on local
volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas
and activities.
Zooniverse
　　Aloe Bud
　　Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness， routine
and remembering daily self-care， Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple
self-care pocket companion app. It gently reminds users about self-care
activities in physical， mental and emotional needs. These reminders
relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks to
maintaining connections.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了四個能提升生活質量的
應用程序。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了四個能提升生活質量的
應用程序。
21. What is Be My Eyes intended to do？
A. To help people with visual barrier.
B. To participate in the sourcing project.
C. To provide digital sourcing to research.
D. To contribute to the companion website.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Be My Eyes部分中的This app
connects visually-challenged people in need of some help with sighted
people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.
可知，這是幫助視力受損的人的應用程序。
22. Which one is not related to Aloe Bud？
A. Mental wellness.
B. Daily routine.
C. Self-care activities.
D. Emotional reminder.
解析：　細節理解題。根據Aloe Bud中的Created by someone
who struggles with ...about self-care activities in physical， mental
and emotional needs.可知，心理健康、日常工作和自我護理活動
與Aloe Bud有關，情感提示與Aloe Bud無關。
23. What do the four apps have in common？
A. Promoting the quality of people’s lives.
B. Reminding users about self-care activities.
C. Helping professional scientific researches.
D. Encouraging the sharing of ideas and activities.
解析：　細節理解題。通讀全文尤其是第一段第一句和四個應
用程序的介紹可知，它們都能提升人們的生活質量。
B
　　A few weeks ago， I pulled an old road map out of my glove box and
handed it to my kids. They’d never seen the province of Ontario laid out
like this before. They stared at it， asking about all the towns， parks and
other landmarks we’d visited， and I pointed them out on the map.
　　Digital maps and GPS are modern wonders that have gotten me out of
many confusing places， but paper maps still have a role to play in our
lives. Most of us adults learned to read them out of necessity， but it’s
up to us to pass on that skill to children whose need may not be so
obvious， but who still will benefit from it.
　　As Trevor Muir wrote in an article on this topic， “When kids learn
how to create and use paper maps， they are doing more than just learning
how to get around. They are actually developing a fundamental skill that
they will use for the rest of their lives. Map reading skill still belongs in
today’s classroom.”
　　As a child， I had National Geographic maps taped to my bedroom
walls. This aroused my curiosity and imagination about those places and
thus made me eager to remember my geography and history lessons
because they were tied to places I’d “seen”. Even now as a mother of
four， I’ve also spared time to travel to many of the countries whose
maps I studied as a child.
　　Additionally， in this fast-changing world， unexpected events can
rapidly influence one’s usual way of life. When GPS satellites or Internet
connections are affected， this old-fashioned skill can get you out of a
mess without requiring a smartphone. Last but not least， paper maps
arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much bigger
world out there and helping to direct them within it.
　　So， now is a good time to pull out those dusty old maps and lay
them on the kitchen table.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者結合給自己的孩子們展示
紙質地圖，以及自己小時候使用紙質地圖的經歷，向讀者表明紙質
地圖對我們的生活依然很重要，學習如何使用它對孩子們有很多益
處。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者結合給自己的孩子們展示
紙質地圖，以及自己小時候使用紙質地圖的經歷，向讀者表明紙質
地圖對我們的生活依然很重要，學習如何使用它對孩子們有很多益
處。
24. How did the children react when given the paper map？
A. They seemed totally confused.
B. They showed great curiosity.
C. They found it less convenient than GPS.
D. They recognized the landmarks themselves effortlessly.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第一段中的They stared at it， asking
about all the towns， parks and other landmarks we’d visited可推
知，孩子們對這張紙質地圖非常好奇，詢問地圖上的各種地標。
25. What benefits does the author mention regarding the use of paper maps
for children？
A. They promote reliance on GPS technology.
B. They provide instant convenience and accuracy.
C. They enhance curiosity and imagination.
D. They get rid of the need for smartphones.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第四段中的This aroused my curiosity
and imagination about those places ...they were tied to places I’d
“seen”.可知，作者提到使用紙質地圖能夠激發孩子們的好奇心
與想象力。
26. Which of the following will the author agree with？
A. Paper maps are already out of date.
B. Internet connections are always reliable.
C. GPS will sooner or later replace paper maps.
D. Paper maps provide kids with a grand vision.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第五段中的Last but not least， paper
maps arouse big picture thinking， showing kids that there’s a much
bigger world out there and helping to direct them within it.可知，作
者認為紙質地圖為孩子們提供了一個宏大的視野，幫助他們進入
更大的世界。
27. Which would be the best title for the text？
A. How to Teach Kids to Survive in the Wild
B. Time to Teach Kids to Read Paper Maps
C. How to Teach Kids to Recognize Strange Places
D. Time to Encourage Kids to Explore a Real World
解析：　標題歸納題。通讀全文可知，作者結合給自己的孩子
們展示紙質地圖，以及自己小時候使用紙質地圖的經歷，向讀者
表明紙質地圖對我們的生活依然很重要，學習如何使用它對孩子
們有很多益處。因此，B項（是時候教孩子們看紙質地圖了）為
文章最佳標題。
C
　　It’s normal for teens to want to stay connected with friends and
social circle， but what about that happening in the middle of the night？
The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research showing that
one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social
media. Not surprisingly， the research also showed that these social night
owls were three times more likely than others to feel tired at school and
that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office.
　　The blue light produced by cell phones and computers makes the
brain to stay awake， so it’s easy to see why a teen might be up all
night. A study in Psychological Science showed the same brain reaction：
when teens saw large numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed
awake with excitement as if they had eaten chocolates or won money.
Besides not catching up on sleep and interrupting their sleep cycle， teens
may never fully enter deep sleep that may be responsible for brain
development and learning.
　　Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with
some electronic media in their bedrooms， parents need to set rules sooner
rather than later.
　　“Providing access （使用機會） to social media is a favor that
children can earn and also lose，” Janie Feldman， an expert who treats
sleep disorders （紊亂）， reminds parents， “The bad effect is clear.
So teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use， timing and
access. When teenagers agree to the rules， it’s easier for parents to
control how much time they use the phones or computers.”
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。一項新研究表明，12－15歲的青少
年中有1/5的人經常熬夜，整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上。這會影響
到青少年的大腦發育和他們的學習成績。父母應該和青少年一起制
訂關于社交媒體的使用時間和使用權利的規則。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。一項新研究表明，12－15歲的青少
年中有1/5的人經常熬夜，整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上。這會影響
到青少年的大腦發育和他們的學習成績。父母應該和青少年一起制
訂關于社交媒體的使用時間和使用權利的規則。
28. What do the underlined words “night owls” in Paragraph 1 refer
to？
A. Girls often called to office.
B. Teens who stay up late on social media.
C. Teens who are busy with their homework at night.
D. Boys regularly waking in the middle of the night.
解析：　詞義猜測題。根據第一段中的one in five teens from 12
to 15 regularly wake to spend all night on social media可知，night
owls是指熬夜不睡覺、整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上的青少年。
29. How do teens react when seeing many “likes” on their posts
according to the study？
A. They are too excited to go to sleep.
B. They fall asleep easily and happily.
C. They are too excited to go to school.
D. They decide to make more good friends.
解析：　細節理解題。根據第二段中的when teens saw large
numbers of “likes” on their posts， they stayed awake with
excitement可知，當青少年看到自己的帖子上有大量的“贊”時，
他們會因為興奮而無法入睡。
30. What suggestion does Janie Feldman give to parents？
A. Making rules about media access together with their children.
B. Getting their children to do homework through computers.
C. Encouraging their children to stay connected with online friends.
D. Stopping their children from using cell phones.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段中的parents need to set rules和
第四段中的teens and parents should discuss and agree on its use，
timing and access可知，Janie Feldman建議父母應該和孩子一起討
論和商定使用社交媒體的一些規則，如使用時間和使用權利等。
31. What is the main idea of the text？
A. Deep sleep makes a big difference to brain development.
B. Kids are trying to win back the trust of their parents.
C. Social media may have a bad effect on all kinds of people.
D. Social media may cause teens’ sleep disorders.
解析：　主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了一項新研究，研究表明
很多青少年經常熬夜、整夜的時間都花在社交媒體上。手機和電
腦產生的藍光使大腦保持清醒，使他們難以入睡。因此，D項
（社交媒體可能會引起青少年睡眠障礙）符合文章主旨。
D
　　We’ve all experienced it： You have important information you
need to remember， and you’ll do anything it takes to keep it at the
forefront of your brain. In this situation， rote memorization （死記硬
背） may be your best — or even your only — option.
　　Rote memorization is when we repeat a piece of information until we
remember it. One great example of it is the alphabet （字母表）. When
we are little， we don’t necessarily understand that our language is
composed of the letters A to Z. But we memorize them in a specific order
because we are taught to， and then we know the alphabet.
　　There are situations in which rote memorization can be helpful.
“Rote memorization can be a useful learning tool in some situations， but
its effectiveness depends on the type of information being learned and how
it is applied，” says Dr. Aldrich Chan， neuropsychologist. He tells us
that rote memorization helps us quickly recall basic facts and information
such as vocabulary words or math formulas （公式）. This can be
particularly helpful in situations where immediate access to information is
required， such as during exams or for job roles.
　　The act of memorizing through repetition also has its down sides.
Chan notes that rote memorization often does not promote a deep
understanding of the material. Learners may be able to memorize facts or
information without truly understanding their meaning or significance. On
the other hand， he explains that meaningful learning focuses on
understanding the fundamental concepts and principles （原理），
encouraging critical thinking， and promoting the integration（整合）of
knowledge into broader contexts. Meaningful learning promotes long-term
memory and the ability to apply knowledge flexibly.
　　However， both rote memorization and meaningful learning have
their place. The most important thing to remember is that they are
different， and rote memorization cannot stand in as an alternative to
actual learning. Memorizing something doesn’t mean you understand
it， and it doesn’t mean that you can do anything with it.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了死記硬背的特點、
優缺點以及與有意義學習的關系。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了死記硬背的特點、
優缺點以及與有意義學習的關系。
32. How does the author introduce the topic in Paragraph 1？
A. By creating a scene.
B. By giving a definition.
C. By giving an example.
D. By making a comparison.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第一段中的In this situation可知，作
者通過創設情景的方式在第一段中介紹了文章主題。
33. Why does the author mention the alphabet in Paragraph 2？
A. To instruct us how to learn the alphabet.
B. To explain how rote memorization works.
C. To stress why learning in order is essential.
D. To introduce the disadvantages of repetition.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第二段內容可知，作者在第二段中
提到字母表是為了解釋死記硬背的工作原理。
34. What can we learn about rote memorization from Dr. Aldrich Chan？
A. It focuses on the concepts and principles.
B. It keeps knowledge in your brain for long.
C. It helps promote a meaningful understanding.
D. It is a useful learning tool for test preparation.
解析：　推理判斷題。根據第三段最后一句可知，從Dr. Aldrich
Chan的觀點中我們得知，死記硬背是備考的有用學習工具。
35. What is the author’s attitude towards rote memorization？
A. Critical. B. Unclear.
C. Objective. D. Favorable.
解析：　觀點態度題。根據最后一段中的rote memorization
cannot stand in as an alternative to actual learning可知，作者對于死
記硬背的態度是客觀的。
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。
　　If you have ever had trouble persuading yourself to do things you
should do or would like to do， you have experienced procrastination. If
you are a typical procrastinator， perhaps you spend an excessive amount
of time watching TV， playing video games， checking Facebook，
eating （even when you’re not hungry）， obsessively cleaning or
pacing back and forth through the office. 　36　 Once again， you end
up doing nothing. Sound familiar？
　　Lazy people don’t do anything and are just fine with it. 　37　They
truly want to fulfil their obligations （職責） but just can’t figure out
how.
　　 　38　 Relaxing recharges you with energy. In contrast，
procrastinating drains it from you. The less energy you have， the greater
the chances of you putting off your responsibilities， and， once more，
you will accomplish nothing.
　　The studies on procrastination ever conducted indicate that failure of
the ability to listen to ourselves is most likely the main reason why we put
things off. The scientific name of this ability is self-regulation. Self-
regulation is the ability to consciously control your emotions. 　39　
Thanks to this， you will procrastinate less. Current research indicates
that willpower can be compared to a muscle. It is possible to strengthen it
through training.
　　To overcome procrastination， you need to start by setting the bar as
low as possible. Creating habits isn’t about quantity； it’s about small
steps and regular repetition. By making gradual increases， once you
learn a new habit， you can strengthen your willpower muscle. As you
slowly raise the bar， your willpower will gain strength. 　40　
A. Don’t confuse procrastination with relaxation， either.
B. The more powerful it is， the easier it will be for you to make a
breakthrough.
C. Learning how to develop good habits and kick bad ones can be
achieved by taking small steps.
D. Procrastinators， however， have the desire to actually do something
but can’t force themselves to start.
E. If you train willpower to perform one activity， you can use its strength
to do other things as well.
F. Afterwards， you feel powerless and are overcome with feelings of
guilt and frustration.
G. The more developed this ability is， the more often you will do what
you tell yourself to do and the better you will resist temptation.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了拖延癥的癥狀，其產生
原因和自我調節能力有關，以及解決辦法。
36. F　上文說明了典型的拖延癥患者經常做的事情。設空處承接上
文，說明這樣做的后果。F項（之后，你會感到無能為力，充滿內疚
和沮喪）符合語境。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了拖延癥的癥狀，其產生
原因和自我調節能力有關，以及解決辦法。
37. D　空前一句說明懶惰的人什么也不做。D項中however和空
前一句形成轉折關系，由講述懶惰的人過渡到有拖延癥的人，并
指出二者的區別，說明拖延癥患者有真正做某事的欲望，但不能
強迫自己開始。
38. A　根據下文可知，本段主要講述了拖延癥和放松的區別。設空
處為段首句，起到統領全段的作用。A項（也不要把拖延和放松混為
一談）符合語境，適合作本段的主旨句。
39. G　上文說明自我調節能力差是我們做事拖延的主要原因。設空
處順接上文，G項中的this ability指上文中的“自我調節能力”，說明
這種能力越發達，你就越經常做你告訴自己要做的事情，你就能更好
地抵抗誘惑。
40. B　根據上文可知，克服拖延癥要從低門檻開始，形成一個新習
慣，以后再慢慢提高標準，這樣意志力就會增強。設空處總結上文，
B 項中的it指代上文中的willpower，說明意志力越強大，你就越容易
取得突破。
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。
　　The tech industry created many wonders. However， when it comes
to how they are used by kids， they usually bring a 　41　 influence on
them.
　　My kids 　42　 iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I 　43　 after we got new ones. As a little girl， my
daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app.
Besides， she was 　44　 by simple apps that could repeat her facial
expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time， I
considered iPhones quite 　45　 and usually permit her to use iPhone as a
reward.
　　Things were good for a few years 　46　 she discovered YouTube. I
was 　47　 the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at
midnight. The YouTube videos were so 　48　 to her that she could not
resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me
how 　49　 YouTube would be. After all， I have spent a good part of my
career predicting （預測） users’ needs to 　50　 users’ stickiness
（黏著度）. We do not want our users to 　51　 our product. But at no
time did we realize that those users might be our 　52　 one day. Their
immature brains and low self-control ability 　53　 to avoid the influence
of those advanced tech products.
　　After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube， I 　54　 my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling （使解脫） themselves from the 　55　 tech products.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者曾經允許自己
的孩子使用科技產品，結果發現女兒半夜還在看YouTube視頻。于是
作者沒收了孩子的手機，因為他們幾乎沒有機會從令人上癮的科技
產品中解脫出來。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者曾經允許自己
的孩子使用科技產品，結果發現女兒半夜還在看YouTube視頻。于是
作者沒收了孩子的手機，因為他們幾乎沒有機會從令人上癮的科技
產品中解脫出來。
41. A. slight B. personal
C. negative D. beneficial
解析：　根據文章首句和However可知，科技行業會給孩子們帶
來負面影響。slight輕微的；personal個人的；negative消極的；
beneficial有益的。
42. A. had control over B. got exposed to
C. caught sight of D. got rid of
解析：　根據空后的iPhones very early by playing with the
old models可知，作者的孩子很早就接觸到了iPhone。have
control over控制；get exposed to接觸；catch sight of看見；
get rid of擺脫。
43. A. treasured B. repaired
C. researched D. quitted
解析：　根據空后的after we got new ones可知，作者和丈夫買了
新的，就放棄以前的舊手機了。treasure珍視；repair修理；
research研究；quit放棄。
44. A. amused B. frightened
C. disappointed D. confused
解析：　根據空后的by simple apps that could repeat her facial
expressions and read children’s stories to her可知，應用程序可以
重復女兒的面部表情，所以女兒被逗樂了。amused被逗樂的；
frightened害怕的；disappointed失望的；confused困惑的。
45. A. abnormal B. private
C. educational D. expensive
解析：　根據上文As a little girl， my daughter learned the English
words on her own from an iPhone app.可知，作者認為iPhone很有
教育意義。abnormal反常的；private私有的；educational教育的；
expensive昂貴的。
46. A. because B. if C. unless D. until
解析：　此處引導時間狀語從句，表示“直到”。because因
為；if如果；unless除非；until直到。
47. A. shocked B. curious
C. relaxed D. proud
解析：　根據下文It should not have surprised me可知，第一次撞
見女兒在午夜看YouTube視頻時作者很震驚。shocked震驚的；
curious好奇的；relaxed放松的；proud驕傲的。
48. A. meaningful B. appealing
C. familiar D. essential
解析：　根據下文she could not resist watching them even at
midnight可知，YouTube上的視頻對她太有吸引力了，她甚至在半
夜也忍不住看。meaningful有意義的；appealing吸引人的；
familiar熟悉的；essential重要的。
49. A. hopeful B. stupid
C. costly D. powerful
解析：　女兒半夜都在看YouTube，說明其吸引力很強大。
hopeful有希望的；stupid愚蠢的；costly昂貴的；powerful強大的。
50. A. ignore B. stop
C. improve D. monitor
解析：　預測用戶的需求是為了提高用戶黏著度，這樣用戶
不容易離開產品。ignore忽視；stop停止；improve提高；
monitor監視。
51. A. analyze B. leave
C. advertise D. notice
解析：　參見上題解析。analyze分析；leave離開；advertise登廣
告；notice注意到。
52. A. children B. neighbors
C. teachers D. parents
解析：　根據第一段中的when it comes to how they are used by
kids以及作者的女兒看視頻上癮可知，此處指產品的用戶成了孩
子。children孩子；neighbor鄰居；teacher老師；parent父母。
53. A. want B. forget C. fail D. manage
解析：　根據語境可知，孩子們不成熟的大腦和較低的自我控
制能力無法避免這些先進科技產品的影響。fail to do sth表示“未
能做某事”。want想要；forget忘記；fail失敗；manage設法。
54. A. adopted B. changed
C. discussed D. refused
解析：　根據下文I took away their iPhones可知，作者改變
了對iPhone的態度。adopt采用；change改變；discuss討論；
refuse拒絕。
55. A. efficient B. latest
C. useful D. addictive
解析：　根據上文可知，作者女兒半夜都在看視頻，說明科技
產品會令人上癮。efficient有效的；latest最新的；useful有用的；
addictive使人上癮的。
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。
　　Acupuncture （針灸）， an ancient Chinese medical practice， has
been the treatment for countless patients for thousands of years. Before
modern medicine 　56　 （come） to life， ancient Chinese had used
stone tools to relieve pain. Over time， this practice 　57　 （gradual）
developed into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped
the root of acupuncture.
　　Acupuncture is a treatment that aims 　58　 （promote） the
body’s self-regulating functions. Its working rules are in line with the
philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine， 　59　 stresses
overall treatment， meridian adjustment， balance of physical functions
and physiological well-being.
　　Practices can vary in forms， 　60　 （include） needle insertion
（刺入）， cupping and scraping. Needle insertion， one 　61　 the
most common methods， is carried out by inserting hair-thin needles into
meridians， or specific points on the body that channel vital energy （the
qi）.
　　Over the years， acupuncture has seen many 　62　
（advancement） in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a
mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for 　63　 variety of
illnesses that are not very serious. According to a WHO report， so far
acupuncture 　64　 （use） in 113 of its 120 member countries，
showing its widespread recognition and application.
　　In a word， as an ancient Chinese medical practice with a long
history 　65　 deep cultural significance， acupuncture is a presentation
of profound cultural heritage.
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了針灸的治療方法以
及它在現代醫學中的地位。
56. came　考查動詞的時態。此處表示過去發生的事情用一般過去
時。故填came。
57. gradually　考查詞形轉換。此處修飾動詞developed應用副詞，故
填gradually。
58. to promote　考查非謂語動詞。aim to do sth旨在做某事。故填to
promote。
語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了針灸的治療方法以
及它在現代醫學中的地位。
59. which　考查定語從句。設空處引導非限制性定語從句，修飾先行
詞the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine，關系詞在
從句作主語，指物。故填which。
60. including　考查介詞。設空處后跟名詞作賓語，表示“包括”，
應用介詞。故填including。
61. of　考查介詞。此處為“one of＋形容詞最高級＋可數名詞復數”
結構，表示“最……之一”。故填of。
62. advancements　考查名詞復數。此處many后跟復數名詞，故填
advancements。
63. a　考查冠詞。a variety of各種各樣的。故填a。
64. has been used　考查動詞的時態、語態和主謂一致。主語與謂語
構成被動關系，用被動語態，根據上文so far可知，空處應用現在完成
時的被動語態，主語為acupuncture，助動詞用has。故填has been
used。
65. and　考查連詞。結合上下文語境可知，設空處前后內容為并列關
系。故填and。
第四部分　寫作（共兩節， 滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
　　假定你是李華。期中考試臨近，為幫助同學們緩解考前壓力，上
周一你班舉行了一個主題為Stay Positive的班會。請你以A Meaningful
Event為標題為學校英文報寫一篇報道，內容包括：
　　1. 班會目的；2.班會過程；3.班會影響。
注意：1.寫作詞數應為80左右；
2. 請按如下格式作答。
A Meaningful Event
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　　　　　 　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　 　 　
參考范文：
A Meaningful Event
　　With the mid-term examination drawing near， Class 5 Senior 2 held
a class meeting with the theme “Stay Positive” last Monday in order to
relieve students of their stress before exams.
　　The class meeting， composed of three sections， began with a video
telling how to get rid of negative emotions. After that， free discussions
were conducted in groups. Finally， some students shared their personal
experiences and tips on dealing with stress， such as listening to relaxing
music and doing refreshing sports.
　　The class meeting was a real success， which offered practical
suggestions to help students fight against pressure. The students benefited
a lot from it.
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。
　　When I was in middle school， my family moved to Seattle， where
my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs
my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature， I had to take a fresh start
to fit into the city life.
　　One sunny day， my school announced an exciting event， a talent
show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their
unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A
buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the
big day. Deep down， I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to
participate. However， my self-doubt held me back， “I don’t have
any special skills to share.”
　　Days turned into weeks， and the talent show drew closer. I
couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma， one of the
most popular girls in my class， came to me while I was helping in the
grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent
show？” she grinned （笑）， “I heard you singing a tune， along the
way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh， I couldn’t
believe my ears. Emma， with personality and popularity，
acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest
voice， I felt like being favoured by fortune.
　　“You two？ The talent show for the food bank？” My mum bent
towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb
seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs？ I bet
you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us， she seemed to know we
were thinking alike.
　　Emma and I embarked on rehearsing （排練） almost every single
day after school. We brainstormed， exchanged ideas and rehearsed the
scene. As the days rolled by， I was feeling pretty good about our act.
But the day before the performance， Emma called that she had an acute
stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
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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參考范文：
　　I was completely knocked out by the news. Then I started to pace up
and down like a caged animal， debating with myself whether or not to go
on stage alone. “How can this be possible？” I thought to myself. Fear
and anxiety coursed through my veins， and it seemed that all our hard
work was in vain. But then the thought of the support and encouragement
from Emma and my mom came flooding back to me. It was at the moment
that I realized that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back. Filled with
determination， I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
　　Finally came the big moment. As I stepped onto the stage， I could
feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest. Glancing around the hall， I
took a deep breath and began to sing. Surprisingly， all my worries
suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me. When I
finished my song， the whole hall burst into applause. Tears of joy welled
up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me， and my
mum stood near， winking at us. From that day forward， I learned that
by overcoming fears and self-doubts， we can make a difference.
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