Final Test

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 did the man do last night？

A.Heworkedovertime B.He played tennis. C. He watched TV.

2.What will the weather be like thisafternoon？

A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.

3.Whatdoes the woman want the manto do？

A. Send an email. B. Help her. C.Study French.

4.Why does the womanstaybehind？

A. To wait for a call. B.To check her order. C. To meet a customer.

5.How does the woman most probably feel now？

A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Worried.

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.Whyis the woman raisingmoney？

A. To fix a parkinglot.

B.To help the Children'sHome.

C.Tobuildanewkitchenfortheclub.

7.What does the man advise the woman to do？

A. Sell cookies. B.Wash cars. C.Have a yard sale.

聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題

8.What is the woman going to do on the weekend？

A.Do the chores. B. Go shopping. C.Readbooks.

9.What type of books does the man like？

A.Detective novels. B.Science fiction. C. Comic books.

10.Where are probablythe speakers？

A. In a library. B. Ina classroom. C.Ina bookstore.

聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。

11.Whom will Mike go to the airport with？

A.His father. B.His friend. C. His workmate.

12.How will Mike go to the airport？

A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.

13.WhyisMike goingto China？

A. To take a business trip. B. To go on a vacation. C.To visit his family.

聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題

14.What is the main purpose of Eric's taking the cycle trip？

A. To break his usual routine.B.To raise money for charity. C.To spend time with his father.

15.What made a day happier during the trip？

A.Enjoying the sunshine.

B.Riding for a long distance.

C.Chatting with the local people.

16.What is Eric now？

A.A student. B. An athlete. C.A charity worker.

17.What doesEric plan to do？

A.Take another long ride. B. Go cycling on weekends. C.Participate in competitions

聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。

18.What waswrong with the speaker？

A.Hercarbrokedown. B. She lost her car key. C. She lost her way.

19.What did the speaker do before meeting the stranger？

A.She stayed in her car. B. She sat by the road. C. She made a phone call.

20.What did the stranger do touched the speaker？

A.He called for help. B.He drove her home. C.He stayed with her.

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

The follwing“green”hotels from across the world offer guests an eco-friendly and world-class holiday experience.

HiHotel，Nice，rce

Offering a private beach and rooftop pool，the Hi Hotel Eco Spa amp; Beach has received Green Globe certification for using recycled paper， organic paint， eco-friendly cleaning products and organic food.

GarongaSafari Camp，Phalaborwa，SouthAfrica

As a high-class 12-bed camp in South Africa，the hotel supports the local community.Locals are offered employment opportunities，with potential for career development，while food and goods are sourced locally where possible.Additionally，guests are invited to offset （抵消） their carbon footprint by helping with the planting of Spesbok Trees in the Eastern Cape.

ParkHyattMaldivesHadahaa，Maldives

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa combines the environment and modern design to offer guests the luxurious experience.Various parts of the hotel are built over the water in the Indian Ocean in order to reduce interference（干擾）with the natural environment.

TheParkHyderabad，Hyderabad，India

Located withina 10-minute car ride from the center of Hyderabad，the Park Hyderabad's exterior makes full use of natural light，reducing the need for electricity. Green transportation，such as bikes and electric cars，is encouraged.

SpiceIslandBeachResort，St.Georges's，Grenada

Owned and run by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family， Spice Island Beach Resort is a luxurious destination for guests hoping to bathe in the natural beauty of the Isle of Spice.Ituses solar heating and all forms of energy conservation. Smoking of any kind is forbidden in the areas or the hotel.

21.Whatis special aboutHi Hotel？

A. It puts a ban on cars. B. It provides green food.

C.It encourages guests to plant trees. D.It offers jobs to the locals.

22.How does Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa protect the environment？

A.Itispartly built over the sea. B.It has simply-decorated rooms.

C. It makes full use of natural light. D.It uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

23.Which hotel bans smoking？

A.Hi Hotel. B.TheParkHyderabad.

C. Garonga Safari Camp. D.Spice Island Beach Resort.

B

Matt Doogue，a nature photographer，has found himselfon the right way and his work is now featured in National Geographic.However， things were diffrent years ago when he was suffering from depression. “In the beginning，I was so paranoid （多疑的） and angry that I couldn't leave the house，”says Doogue. “When I attempted to end my life，I knew I needed to see doctors and get treatment，but I knew that I needed something more.”And that's when he first found his passion for taking pictures of insects.

Now，Doogue found that looking at insects through a camera helped him in ways he could never have imagined and it proved to be the lifeline he needed.It had a“calming effect”that helped him to \"disconnect” from stress; and his astonishing images，showing insects and spiders in amazing detail against brightlycolored backgrounds，caught the eye of publishersat National Geographic.“I ended upas one of their featured photographers，”recalled Doogue.“It was the peak of my career. It was incredible.”

Originally fromSalford，Greater Manchester，he now lives inArmadale，WestLothian，Scotland.He believes that sharing his love of nature photography can help others to cope with their mental health issues as well.“I think the problem is this‘man-up’approach and the idea that men need to be strong puts so much pressure on young males to be fine allthe time，which pushes men to the gloomy side，”says Doogue. “This is whyI try to be so open about my own experience.WheneverI am out with my camera，I don't think about my other worries.It is just me and the environment around me.You can lose yourself in a spider making its web.”

24.What does Paragraph1 mainly tell us about Doogue？

A.Why he became depressed. B.Why he took up photography.

C.How he fought against depression. D.How he became a photographer.

25.How did photography help Doogue？

A. It equipped him with lifesaving skills. B.It helped him to get away from pressure.

C. It brought him a new job offer. D.It enhanced his love for nature.

26.What does the underlined word “gloomy” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Energetic. B. Hardworking. C. Curious. D. Negative.

27.What canbe the best title for the text？

A.Face YourMentalProblems B.The Benefits of Nature Photography C.Doogue's Experience of Beating DepressionD.Doogue： A Fan of Nature Photography

C

Some of the world's 7，Ooo languages disappear annually and many are endangered for not being spoken widely in formal setings likeschools.A quiet fightback is under way in communities that feel their traditions are drowned out by the dominance of the most globally spoken languages.

Tochi Precious，a Nigerian，says，“It pains me to see a language dying off，because it's not just about the language，but about the history and culture associated with it.”It was the community aspect that brought her to join eforts to save Igbo，an endangered African language.Ensuring there's a substantial record of words and meanings，and how it is writen and used is key，according to campaigners like Precious， who aid others in their languages' protection through the organization Wikitongues.

Amrit Sufi，an Indian speaking Angika，records videos and uploads them to preserve its oral culture via Wikitongues，too.“It’s urgent to document and make it accessible，not just stored in a library，”she says. “Oral culture is disappearing as new generations are more subject to consuming industry-produced music rather than siting in groups and singing.They're ashamed to speak it due to a perceived dishonor attached to it， seeing Angika beneath dominant languages.\"

Wikitongues focuses on helping document languages using collctive resources such as dictionaries and alternative-language Wikipedia entries.Wikipedia is favored by language activists as a way to upload media and build effective and affordable dictionaries.

There are moves to use artificial intelligence to document languages by processing texts and feeding them into chatbots.Manyactivists create books，videos and recordings.Community radio stations also have a long record of providing services in local languages.Despite such preservation，activists then have to persuade people to use a language-a major challenge.

“While Igbo is one of Nigeria’s largest languages，parents believe only English is useful for children's future，insisting that if they don’t speak English，they appear ignorant and don't belong，”Precious says. “But efforts to save it have worked—the language is flowering again.\"

28.How do Precious and Sufi help prevent language loss？

A.Through national programs. B.Throughwordof mouth.

C.Through mass music recordings. D.Through Internet technology.

29.What may be the reason for the downfall of Angika according to Sufi？

A. Decline in population. B.Lackof job-marketdemands. C.Prejudice against Angika D.Absence of formal education

30.What is the toughest thing activists face about an endangered language？

A.Promoting its use. B.Building community cooperation.

C. Obtaining financial support. D.Getting advanced recording devices.

31.WhatisPrecious'attitude toward the Igbo rescuemove？

A. Doubtful. B.Positive. C. Negative. D. Uncaring.

D

With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation，can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects？As more governments push for urgent action on climate change，quite a few companiesare beting their future—that millions of consumers are finally ready for electric-powered vehicles.Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero-emission planes are coming.These changes，both leading to a more sustainable future，are reinventing how we get from here to there.

Cars and trucks have undergone their greatest improvement since the automobile's existence more than a century ago.Almost overnight，the era of the electric car has arrived.Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise.Global annual sales of electric vehiclesare expected to soar from just over3million today to14 million by 2025.Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150，customers had reserved more than 100，0o0 of them.The price is about $＼$ 10，000$ above the gas-powered one，butFord says the electric model willcost much less to maintain.Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.

High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the skyand carrying them thousands of miles.No battery yet invented can power，say，a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements， however，do add up. Developments with zero-emisson， battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial （商業的）flights，involving trips of limited duration and distance.Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flights.

Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissons by 2050，and yet，by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge，the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow.Nevertheless，the train has left the station.Someday，electric-powered transportation willbe as common as air.

32.Whyare many companies switchingto electric-powered vehicles？

A.To reinvent the way we travel. B. To cut the costs of car production.

C.To improve the quality of products. D.To achieve sustainable development.

33.Whatcan welearnabout the electric car？

A.It came into use a century ago. B.It enjoys increasing popularity.

C.It sells better than the traditional one. D. It costs less than the gas-powered one.

34.What does the author mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 3？

A.The disadvantages of battery power. B.The significance of short flights.

C.The developments of commercial flights. D.The future prospects of electric planes.

35.What does the author mean by saying“the train has left the station？

A.Train transportation has improved. B. Green transportation is on its way.

C.The electric train is running regularly. D.The gas-powered train has become the past.

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。

I frequently see online videos wherea group of girls travel to a destinationas friends but leave as enemies.It's generally assumed that these friendship breakups result from diferent travel preferences or lack of conflict resolution skills.36_Luckily，there are ways to minimize arguments and ensure your friendships survive your next group trip.

37Regarding accommodations，for instance，you'd rather check into a Youth Hostel than a fivestar hotel so that you can spend more on good meals.What need you priritize should get across to your friends，in which case there'llbe no surprises when you're trying to book a hotel online or make dinner reservations.

Do your friends prefer a structured itinerary（行程）that starts at7am，or would they like to rise at their leisure and wing it for the day？Are they down to party until dawn，ordo they want to callit a night by 10 pm？_38_The same goes for boundaries.Bettr to know what makes them uncomfortable beforehand than have to negotiate （協商） mid-trip.

Are you one who rigidly sticks to atravel itineraryand alows zero flexibility？_39_Ifind it helpful to have a loose itinerary shared before the trip.You can always revise your daily schedule， but some structure is key， or else you're spending half your vacation researching.

Some people need a break to recharge or sleep and others may want to work out or read a book._40 It's everyone's vacation，so everyone should get independent periods to use as they wish.

A.Itpaystotourwithfriends.

B.Ibelieve it'sa mixture of both.

C.Don't forget to block out alone time D.Be frank about your budget and preferences.

E.If theanswerisyes，you'llhave to makea change.

F.There is no point in complaining about external disturbance.

G.Setting schedule expectations helps you plan the trip effectively.

36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

第三部分 語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）

第一節 （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）

閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

When Iwas a child， storytelling was an active part of my childhood.As a result，I have indeed become the modern version of a_41_—an actor.

Surprisingly，none ofmy relatives on either side ofmy family have ever_42_this profession before. The only person to whom Ican trace a“storytelling_43_”is my grandfather on my mother's side.

WhenI was younger，my family would go_44_in the woods，and as it grew_45_，we would sit around a fire and listen to my grandfather_46_a story. It was always the same story that my grandfather would recite from memory.

It was not just the story that got to me—it was the_47_in my grandfather's eyes，the_48_of his speech，and the sweeping movements of his arms that_49_me in the plots.Each one of these_50 would be cut short when my grandfather would shrug and say，“That's as far as I_51.”And we would all nod and be left wondering how the story_52_.Actually，the story was better when it was incomplete， when it still had a future.

Since then，Ihave become_53_involved in stories，both reading and writing，andI_54_my interest to my grandfather entirely. It was here that our two generations were_55_closely.

41.A. designer B. manager C.storyteller D. teacher

42. A. taken up B. kept on C. caught on D. set up

43.A.chance B. gene C. function D. profession

44.A. shopping B. dancing C. skiing D. camping

45.A. quiet B. dark C.calm D. warm

46.A. create B.record C. recite D. repeat

47.A. dust B. light C. hope D. honesty

48.A.tone B.theme C. concept D. function

49.A.persuaded B.transformed C. involved D. tricked

50.A.achievements B.conclusions C.intentions D. performances

51.A. tested B.inferred C.memorized D.realized

52.A. changed B.ended C.clarified D.simplified

53.A.actively B. doubtfully C. regretfully D. speechlessly

54.A.attach B. adapt C. show D.credit

55.A. trusted B. followed C. packed D.bridged

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。

The coming decade will see a lunar_56_（explore），which means many challenges will appear. Among them is a basic question that scientists are_57_（current） working to answer：What time is it on the Moon？

Defining lunar time is not simple.58_the definition of the second is the same everywhere，the theoryofrelativity（相對論）proves that clocks tick slower in stronger gravitational fields.The Moon's gravitational pull is weaker than Earth's，meaning that，toan observer on Earth，a lunar clock would run faster than_59_Earth one.Gramling，a space engineer，60_（figure）out that a lunar clock would gain about 56 microseconds over 24 hours.

Defining alunar standard，with which all clocks_61_（compare），will involve_62_（set）at least three master clocks that tick at the Moon's63_（nature） speed，and their output is collcted by an algorithm （算法） to give a more accurate time piece.What will happen then depends on which one scientists choose.

Scientists will also need to decide where on the Moon_64_（place） the master clocks.As on Earth， the equipment’s location will affect ticking speed.The clocks could be in lunar orbit or on the surface. “This is _65_we are discussing right now with our NASA colleagues. Space agencies are also considering other necessary standards to make various countries’systems agreed internationally，”says Gramling.

56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

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）

為配合學校開展課外體育活動，學生會向全校學生發出“鍛煉身體，從我做起”的倡議。請你代表學生會用英語寫一封倡議書，內容包括：

1.鍛煉的好處;

2.鍛煉的方式;

3.呼吁大家一起參加。

注意：

1.寫作詞數應為80個左右；

2.可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫，

參考詞匯：課外體育活動 extracurricular sportsactivities Dear fellow students，

The Student Union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。

Myfriend invited me to a trapeze （高空秋千） class.Iwas doubtful because of a lack of courage and a short of self-confidence， but her enthusiasm and assurances of strict safety rules won me over.

Ihad been fearful of heights since elementary school and avoiding my fear of heights became second nature.But hereIwas，at age twenty-six，facing my fear of heights in a rather extreme way.I had come around to the idea of trying trapeze.Ifigured it wasn't much diffrent from swinging on the monkey bars as a kid.One dificulty I didn't expect was the ladder.In order to reach the trapeze，Ihad to climb up a twenty-two-foot ladder.

Icould hear one of my classmates expressng her impatience with my slow climb up the ladder.“If she's afraid ofheights，why did she sign up fora trapeze class？”However，my friend was at the top of the ladder， trying to encourage me.Besides，her distraction techniques helped to take my mind off my dangerous task.I found a rhythm and kept going.With a slow and steady pace，Imade it to the top.The cheers from my classmates rang out below.

An instructor told me to step to the edge of the platform.He reminded me of the safety rules，including the net below that would catch me at the botom.He also asked me to listen to the directions while in the air， so Icould performa trick.

As the instructor counted down，I took a deep breath and pushed offthe platform，swinging back and forth.At that moment，Ilost awareness of time and space.Fortunately，the instructor's voice came over the loudspeaker， giving me step-by-step instructions for performing a trick. Instead of doubting my inability to perform the trick，I took his directions one step at a time.

注意：續寫詞數應為150個左右。

During my flight on the trapeze，my fear didn't completely leave me.

This experience opened up a new way of seeing myself and approaching other challenges.