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1、单元综合检测( 一)( 时间:100分钟 满分:120分)I . 阅读理解( 共15小题;每小题2.5分,满 分37.5分)ALife In The FutureWhat life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.lt is, however, possible touse models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpseof the future is to examine some of the major tren
2、ds in contemporary society.TransportationCurrent trends( 趋势)indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner, faster andsafer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas ofChina.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars, taxis, buses and trainswe use do not poll
3、ute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is thenew maglev train, which is environmentally friendly, energy- saving and travels at anamazing speed 430 km/h.To ensure safety, the train is controlled by an advancedcomputer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines
4、that will let ustravel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment.BusinessIt will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumershave already begun reforming the way they do business.E-commerce, or businessdone on the Internet is becoming more and more popula
5、r as people discover theadvantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keepin touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go outfor shopping, shopping is no longer just a necessity.lt has become a form ofentertainment.Instead of searching
6、 a crowded store for basic goods, such as food andclothes, people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun.【 语篇解读】 未来生活是什么样子是很难预测的, 但我们可以根据研究当代社会的一些主要趋势来预测未来的发展。1. Which of the following is not the feature of future transportation?A. It will be greener. B. It will be safer.C. It w
7、ill be faster. D. It will be cheaper.D 细节理解题。根据 Transportation 中 的“Current trends( 趋势)indicatethat transportation is becoming cleaner, faster and safer., 可 佚 口 , A、B、C 三项是未来交通的特点,D项不是,故 选D项。2. Whats the definition of E-commerce?A. It is business done on the Internet.B. It is business related to elec
8、tricity.C. It is business related to electronics.D. It is business done by electricians.A 细节理解题。根据 Business 中的 uE-commerce, or business done on theInternet.”可知,business done on the Internet 是对 E-commerce 的解释或补充说明。故选A项。3. What will the future mall be like?A. In the mall people can not only shop but a
9、lso have fun.B. The future mall will be as large as a small city.C. People can do anything in the future mall.D. The future mall will offer everything people need.A 细节理解题。根 据 Business中对未来的商场的描写可知,在那儿人们不仅可以购物还能享受快乐, 但不是你想要的所有的东西都会在那儿得到。故选A 项。BAt first sight the planet Mars does not appear very welcom
10、ing to any kind oflife.It has very little oxygen and water.The temperature at night is below 50 degreesand winds of 100 miles( 161 kilometers) per hour cause severe dust storms.However,the surface of the planet seems to show that water flowed across it at some time in thepast, and it is believed tha
11、t there would be enough ice at the poles to cover the planetwith water if it melted.Although there is no life on the Mars now, some scientiststhink there may have been some form of life a long time ago.At that time, the planethad active volcanoes( 火山) ,the atmosphere was thicker and warmer, and ther
12、e waswater.In fact, in some ways the Mars may have been similar to the earth, where lifeexists.Some people believe that the Mars could support life in the future if the rightconditions were produced.The first step would be to warm the planet using certaingases which trap the suns heat in the planets
13、 atmosphere.With warmth, water andcarbon dioxide, simple plants could begin to grow.These plants could slowly make theMars fit to live on.lt is judged that the whole process might take between 100, 000and 200, 000 years.In the meantime, people could begin to live on the planet in aspecial closed env
14、ironment.They would provide a lot of useful information aboutconditions on the Mars and the problems connected with living there.【 语篇解读】本文是科教类文章,主要分析了火星上的现状以及对过去火星历史的推测,从而预估了未来火星适合人类生存的可能性。4. According to the passage, the planet Mars has no on it.A. winds B. dustC. mountains D. animalsD 细节理解题。 在第一段中
15、的细节中提到了 winds, dust storms, volcanoes,但是没有涉及D项,根据“Although there is no life on the Mars now.”可知, 火星上没有动物生存,故 选D项。5. It is believed that on the Mars now .A. there is a large amount of ice at the polesB there is a thicker and warmer atmosphereC. there are some kinds of simple plantsD. there are many a
16、ctive volcanoesA 细节理解题。根据第一段中的.and it is believed that there would beenough ice at the poles to cover the planet with water if it melted.“可知, 火星的两极有大量的冰,融化后就会有水,故A项正确。6. What is the topic of Paragraph 2?A. Certain gases should be used to warm the Mars.B. Plants should be grown to make the Mars fit t
17、o live on.C. The Mars could support life on right conditions in the future.D. People could live on the Mars in a special closed environment.C 主旨大意题。根据第二段的叙述可知, 本段主要讲未来在火星上如何创造适合人类生存的条件,也就是说第一句话为本段的主题句,故C项正确。7. The most suitable title for the passage is A. No Life on the MarsB . Study of the MarsC. T
18、he Possibility of Life on the MarsD. Future Conditions on the MarsC 标题归纳题。本文主要分析了火星上的现状以及对过去火星历史的推测,从而预估了未来火星适合人类生存的可能性,故C项作为题目合适。CAccording to a new US study, couples who expect their children to look afterthem in old age should hope they have daughters because daughters are twice asattentive as so
19、ns overall.The research by Angelina Grigoryeva, from Princeton University, found that,while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as they can manage, mendo as little as they can get away with and often leave it to female family members.Her analysis of the family networks of 26, 000 ol
20、der Americans concluded thatgender( 性别) is one of the most important things that decide whether or not peoplewill actively care for their elderly parents.In a paper presented at the annual conference of the American SociologicalAssociation in San Francisco, she concludes that simply having a sister
21、makes menlikely provide less care.Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, astudy which has been tracking a cross- section of over- 50s for the last decade, shecalculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderlyparents while men offer onl
22、y 5.6 hours.“Sons reduce their relative care-giving efforts when they have a sister, whiledaughters increase theirs when they have a brother.“This suggests that sons pass on parent care-giving responsibilities to theirsisters.In the UK, the 2011 Census showed that there are now around 6.5 million pe
23、oplewith caring responsibilities, a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade.But many are doing so at the risk of their heal th.The census showed that thosewho provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a full-timejob are three times more likely to be struggling with ill
24、health than their workingcounterparts who are not carers.【 语篇解读】 研究表明在照顾年迈的父母方面,性别差异影响着照顾父母的时间长短。女儿比儿子更愿意付出时间照顾父母。家中有姐妹的男士常把照顾父母的责任推给姐妹。8. According to the passage, whats the most important factor to predict if peoplewill actively care for the elderly?A. Education. B. Gender.C. Career. D. Income.B 细
25、节理解题。根据第三段中的“concluded that gender( 性别)is one of themost important things that decide whether or not people will actively care for theirelderly parents.”可知,预测人们是否会主动照顾老年人的最主要因素之一是性别。9. The US study finds t hat .A. having a sister makes men less likely to look after their parentsB. sons are twice as
26、likely as daughters to care for parents in old ageC. sons and daughters seem to give equal care to their parentsD. sons are unwilling to leave care- giving responsibilities to their sistersA 细节理解题。根据第四段 “In a paper.in San Francisco, she concludesthat simply having a sister makes men likely provide l
27、ess care.” 可知, AngelinaGrigoryeva得出结论,家中有姐妹的男士对父母的照顾可能会更少,与A项内容一致。10. What does the author stress in the last paragraph?A. People should give up their jobs to care for the elderly.B. Many care providers work longer hours than others.C. Many care providers have potential health problems.D. People sho
28、uldnt pass on caring responsibilities to others.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段的主题句“But many are doing so at the risk oftheir health 及下文可知,在最后一段作者着重指出很多护理提供者都有潜在的健康问题。11. The author develops the text by .A. explaining social networks of careersB - describing peoples experiencesC. comparing different gender behaviors
29、D. analyzing various research and dataD 写作手法题。 通读全文可知, 作者在第三、 五、 八段给出了研究的数据,接着在相应数据段落的下一段分析得出结论。由此可推知,这篇文章是以分析各种研究和数据得出相关结论的写作手法展开的。DLife in 2060Let us suppose it is now about AD 2O6O.Lets make believe it is about a fewdozen years from now.Of course, things have changed and life is very different.Vo
30、yages to the moon are being made every day.lt is as easy to take a holiday onthe moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe.At anumber of scenic spots on the moon, many hotels have been built.The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally.In order that everyone can enjoy the
31、beautiful scenery on themoon, every room has at least one picture window.Everything imaginable is providedfor entertainment( 娱乐) of young and old.What are people eating now? People are still eating fbod.They havent yetstarted to use supplies of energy directly as electrical currents or as nuclearpow
32、er.They may some day.But many foods now come in pill form, and the food thatgoes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were ahundred years ago, most of our planets surface has to be filled.The deserts areirri
33、gated with water and crops are no longer destroyed by pests.The harvest is alwaysgood.Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work onthe farm.lt is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.People are now largely vegetarians( 素食者) . You see, as
34、 the number of peopleincreases, the number of animals decreases.Therefbre, the people have to bevegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we knowthe causes and cures of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases.Noone has to be ill any more.Such would
35、 be our life in 2060.【 语篇解读】 作者通过对2060年人类生活的描述,为读者勾勒出一幅美好的生活图画:月球上度假生活,用水浇灌沙漠,没有虫害的庄稼,健康的绿色食品等等。12. According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about AD 2060?A Many tourists. B. Many other animals.C. Many plants. D. A sea.A 细节理解题。根据第二段内容,2060年以后,人们每天都可以到月球旅游,月球上就有许多游客。故 选A项。13. What will p
36、eople eat then according to the passage?A. Biscuits in pill form. B. Foods in pill form.C. Foods in water form. D. Foods in gas form.B 细节理解题。 由第三段最后一句But many foods now come in pill form,and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants. ” 可得出答案。14. The passage tells us
37、 that in 2060, on the earth than now.A. there are fewer populationB there are more pestsC. there is less waterD. the crops are getting betterD 推理判断题。由第四段可知,到2060年,人口将更多,沙漠用水浇灌,庄稼不再被害虫毁坏,收成总是很好。15. Why are people largely vegetarians in 2060?A. Because they don*t eat meat.B - Because doctors advise th
38、em not to eat meat.C. Because the number of animals decreases.D. Because all the animals have died of diseases.C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的第二、三句话可知答案。II . 阅读七选五( 共 5 小题;每小题2.5分,满 分 12.5分)A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or movesinto a new apartment or house.The person who bou
39、ght the house or moved is the onewho throws the party.The party is a chance for friends and family tocongratulate the person on the new home. 16 And it is a good time to fill the newspace with love and hopefully presents.17 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their newhome at
40、 a local store or stores.Some common things people will put on a gift registryinclude kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains.Even if there isnt a registry,a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece ofart or a plant.18 This is often appreciated sinc
41、e at a housewarming there isnt alot of food served.There are usually no planned activities like games at ahousewarming party.The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give allthe guests a tour of their new home.Sometimes, because a housewarming partyhappens shortly after a person move
42、s into their new home, people may be asked tohelp unpack boxes. 19Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago peoplewould actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 20 Now most homes havecentral heating and dont use fires to keep warm.A. This isnt usual though.B. It
43、is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.D. If youre lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F. The best housewarming parties encour
44、age old friends to get together.G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.【 语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了乔迁聚会的定义、习俗以及来源。16. E 本空是过渡句。结合空前一句The party is a chance for friends andfamily to congratulate the person on the new home.”和空后一句And it is a goodtime to fill the new space with love
45、and hopefully presents.”可知, 空处讲的应是乔迁聚会给人们带来的好处,因此E项符合语境。17. B 本空是段落主题句。结合本段中的a good housewarming gift.or aplant.”可知,本段主要讲的是带礼物参加乔迁聚会是一个传统,B项符合语境。18. C 【 本空是过渡句。根据空后一句This is often appreciated since at ahousewarming there isnt a lot of food served.”可知,空处讲你也可以带食物或饮料与其他客人分享,故C项符合语境。19. A 本空是段尾句。根据空前一句可
46、知,在乔迁聚会上让人们帮忙打开箱子不常见,所以A项符合语境。20. G 本空是过渡句。 结合上文中的bring firewood to a new home as a gift”和空后一句Now most homes have central heating and dont use fires to keepwarm.”可知,空处应与取暖相关,故G项符合语境。IIL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)What kinds of homes will we live in the future? 21 can be sure, butscientists are workin
47、g out new ideas now.Some scientists are 22 about building whole cities under huge glassdomes( 圆盖) . 23 , advanced heating and cooling systems will be necessary tocontrol the weather in the domes. 24 , there will never be any rain or snow, andthe temperature will always be 25 .Perhaps everyone will l
48、ive in vertical( 垂直的)cities- high rises 26 are solarge that they can contain all the necessities of life.Since vertical cities will use 27land than flat cities, and provide homes 28 more people, they will be practicalfor small countries that have 29 populations.30 idea that will be helpful to small
49、countries is the 31 city.Monacohas already built homes, stores and offices 32 the water of the MediterraneanSea.There are some people who think that we will 33 living in caves.But thecaves of the future will be 34 the caves of the Stone Age.Farms and parks will beon the land over the cave city.When
50、people want to go to the country or to a park, ashort 35 in a lift will take them there.【 语篇解读】 没有人知道未来的房子是什么样的, 但科学家已经构思出了几种模式。21. A.Somebody B. AnybodyC. Nobody D. EverybodyC 没人能肯定“ 将来的住处是什么样的 ,故 用nobody。22. A.thinking B. consideringC. imagining D. suggestingA think about doing意 为 “ 思考/ 思索做某事,而con
51、sider doing为固定搭配,consider后不加介词,直接跟动词-ing形式。23. A.On the other hand B. As a resultC. Of course D. At the same timeC 建造圆盖下的城市当然需要必要的系统,而of course意 为 “当然”。24. A.Similarly B. HoweverC. Accordingly D. MoreoverB however使文章前后形成转折。25. A.cool B. warmC. comfortable D. satisfiedC 圆盖下城市的温度应是“ 令人舒适的”。26. A.that
52、B. theyC. where D. whoA that引导定语从句,并且在从句中作从句主语,修 饰high rises。其他词不合语境。27. A.wider B. moreC. less D. largerC 与后文的more形成对比。28. A.on B. toC. with D. forD provide与for构成固定搭配。B 与上文的small形成对比。29. A.smallB. largeC. a fewD. manyD 文中提到数条观点,因此用anothero 30. A.OneB, SecondC. NextD. AnotherA 由下文中提到的摩纳哥已建水上城市可知用flo
53、ating,意 为 “ 漂浮”。31. A.floatingC. shippingB. flowingD. blowing32. A.inB aboveC. over D. onD “ 在水上”用on the w ater,而over the water意 为 “ 在水上方( 不接触) ”。33. A.be used to B. beC. go back to D. continueC 从上文中cities到下文中caves,应 有 “ 回归”之意,故用go back to。34. A.similar to B. compared toC. in place of D. differentf
54、romD 根据下文可知,两种时代的山洞生活应是不同的, 故 用different fromo 35. A.ride B. driveC. living D. travelA “ 乘坐电梯”意思为rideinalift,而drive为 “ 驾驶”之意。IV.语法填空( 共10小题; 每 小 题1.5分,满 分15分)A 90- year- old has been awarded Woman Of The YeafTor 36.( be) Britain,s oldest full-time employee- still working 40 hours a week.Now IreneAst
55、bury works from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the pet shop in Macclesfield, 37.she opened with her late husband Les.Her years of hard work have 38.( final) been acknowledged after a customer nominated( 提名)her to be CheshiresWoman Of The Year.Picking up her uLifetime Achievementaward, proud Irene 39.(declare
56、)she had no plans 40. (retire)from her 36-year-old business.Irene said,I dont see any reason to give up work.I love coming here and seeing my family andall the friends I 41. (make)over the years.I work not because I have to,42. because I want to. ”Granddaughter Gayle Parks, 31 - who works alongside
57、her in the familybusiness一said it remained unknown as to who nominated Irene for the award.Shesaid, “We don*t have any idea who put grandma fbrward.When we got a call43.(say)she was short-listed, we thought it was 44. joke.But thenwe got an official letter and we were blown away.We are so proud of h
58、er.Ifs 45.(wonder). ”【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文,介绍了一位9 0岁的英国女性仍然坚持每周工作40个小时而获得“ 年度女性奖”的事迹。语篇以积极工作为切入点,宣扬劳动精神,引导学生培养劳动意识。36. being 考查非谓语动词。介 词for后跟动词时,要用其动名词形式。37. which 考查非限制性定语从句的引导词。分析句子结构可知,逗号后是非限制性定语从句,the pet shop是先行词,定语从句中缺少opened的宾语,故用which引导非限制性定语从句。38. finally 考查副词。副词修饰动词acknowledge。39. declared 考查时态
59、。分析句子结构可知,主句中缺少谓语动词;结合后面的had可知,此处应使用一般过去时。40. to retire 考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式短语作plans的后置定语,表 示 “ 她没有退休的计划”。41. have made 考查时态。根据空格后的时间状语over the years可知,句子要用现在完成时。42. but 考查连词。not.but不是. . .而是. . . . 。句意:我工作不是因为我必须工作,而是因为我想工作。43. saying 考查非谓语动词。say与前面的a call之间是主动关系,故填saying,现在分词短语saying作后置定语,修 饰acall。44. a
60、 考查冠词。joke “ 笑话, 玩笑”, 是可数名词。 空格后用了单数joke,故其前用ao 45. wonderful 考查词性转换( 名词变形容词) 。系动词is后面跟形容词作表语。wonder对应的形容词是wonderful o V .应用文写作( 满 分15分)最近, 你班举行了一个What will the future be like?”的专题讨论会, 请你写一篇80词左右的短文来描述讨论结果。有些人认为未来科学更发达,交通更方便,人的寿命更长,生活水平更高有些人认为未来自然资源更少,可耕地( farmland)锐减,环境污染更严重,交通事故更多你的看法应重视保护自然资源,减少环
61、境污染【 参考范文】Recently our class has held a heated discussion on “What will the future belike? ” There are different opinions about it.Some students think that in the future science will be more advanced, andtransportation will be more convenient.Whafs more, people will live much longer andthe level of
62、their living conditions will be higher.However, some students hold the view that in the future natural resources willfurther decrease and farmland will become lost.To make things worse, there will bemore traffic accidents.In my opinion, we should try to protect natural resources and decreaseenvironm
63、ent pollution.Only in this way can we have a beautiful future.VI .读后续写( 满 分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Walking up to the ringing phone, I looked at my clock.Midnight.Panickythoughts filled my sleepy mind as I grabbed the receiver.uHello? ” My heart pounded.“ Mama ? ” The voice answered
64、.My thoughts immediately went to mydaughter.When I heard the sound of a young crying voice, I grabbed my husband.“Mama, I know its late.But don*t say anything until I finish.And before youask, yes, Pve been drinking.! nearly ran off the road a few miles back and. ”I took a sharp breath, released my
65、husband, and pressed my hand against myforehead( 额头) .Something wasnt right.“And I got so scared.! want to come home.I know running away was wrong.Ishould have called you days ago but I was afraid.I tried to talk: ”I think.”“No! Please let me finish! ” She said, desperately.Before I could go on, she
66、continued. pregnant( 怀孕的) ,Mama.I know I shouldnt be drinking.but Pmscared, Mama.”I bit into my lip( 嘴唇) ,feeling my eyes filled with tears.My husband left theroom, and returned seconds later with a cell phone against his ear.She asked, “Are you still there? Please dont hang up on me! I feel so lone
67、ly.I held the phone. Im here.I wouldnt hang up, I said.“I should have told you, Mama.But when we talk, you just keep telling me whatI should do.You read all those pamphlets( 手册) on how to talk to kids, but all you dois talk.You dont listen to me.Because youre my mother, you think you have all theans
68、wers.But sometimes I don*t need answers.I just want someone to listen.,I stared at the how- to- talk-to- your- kids pamphlets on my nightstand( 床头柜) . Im listening, I whispered.Then she said she had called a taxi.When the taxi arrived, she hung up.注意:1 . 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:I went to
69、 my 16- year- old daughters room.Paragraph 2:I looked at our sleeping daughter._【 参考范文】Paragraph 1:I went to my year-old daughters roomMy husband came from behind.Mydaughter was sleeping quietly.I looked at my husband, and he was also looking at me.“We have to learn to listen, “ I said to him.He stu
70、died me for a second, and thenasked, “Do you think she will ever know that she dialed the wrong number? ”Paragraph 2:I looked at our sleeping daughter.She was sleeping with a smile on herface.Maybe she was dreaming a nice dream.She didn*t know what had happened.Shedidnt know her mother had learned s
71、omething important just now.Ifs necessary to tellchildren what to do, but its more important to listen to them.I stood there for a while,thinking about the whole thing.Then I looked back at my husband and said to him,“Maybe it wasnt such a wrong number.”单元综合检测( 二)( 时间:100分 钟 满 分 :120分)I . 阅读理解( 共 15
72、小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AWashington, D.C.Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world- famous cherrytrees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C.Your guide will provide a historylesson about the trees and the f
73、amous monuments where they blossom.Reserve yourspot before availability 一 and the cherry blossoms 一 disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours(4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments inWashington, D.C.Explore the monuments and memorials o
74、n the National Mall as yourguide shares unique facts and history at each stop.The guided tour includes bikes,helmets, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C.newcomers andlocals looking to
75、experience Washington, D.C.in a healthy way with minimumeffort.Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories aboutPresidents, Congress, memorials, and parks.Comfortable bikes and a smooth tourroute( 路线)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sit
76、es at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours(7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart ofWashington, D.C.Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sitesof Capitol Hill and the National Mall.Frequent stops are made for photo taking asyour guide off
77、ers unique facts and history.The tour includes bikes, helmets, andbottled water.All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.【 语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了在华盛顿特区骑自行车观光的四条路线。1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom B汰e Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments
78、Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.A 细节理解题。根据第一条旅行路线介绍的最后一句Reserve your spotbefore availability and the cherry blossoms disappear! ” 可知,选择第一条旅行路线需要提前预订。2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B.
79、Go to a national park.C. Visit well- known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.D 细节理解题。根据第三条旅行路线介绍中的“Knowledgeable guides willentertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials,and parks.”可知,选择这条旅行路线的游客可以在观光过程中听导游讲有趣的故事。3. Which of the following does the bicycle t
80、our at night provide?A. City maps. B. Cameras.C. Meals. D. Safety lights.D 细节理解题。第四条旅行路线是夜间游览,根据该部分的最后一句“AHriders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.“可知,该路线为夜间骑车观光的游客提供反光背心和安全灯。BI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization atBailey Arboretum in Locust Va
81、lley.Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creaturescan be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.However, when it works, it is simplybeautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl( 猫头J鹭)on the ground.When I arrived, I saw a 2- to 3- week- old owl.lt had alr
82、eady beenplaced in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick( 雏鸟)and it seemed fine.If I could locate the nest, I mighthave been able to put it back, but no luck.My next work was to construct a nest andanchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful.A wire basket was fbund.I put some pinebranches
83、 into the basket to make this nest safe and comfbrtable.I placed the chick inthe nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent.! gave thehomeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks.These advertise thepresence of chicks to adults; they m
84、ight also encourage our chick to start calling aswell.I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see whatnews the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all!The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to t
85、he recordings.! droveover and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active.And it was accompaniedin the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH! The parents had done their dutyand would probably continue to do so.【 语篇解读】 这是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者作为一个野生动物救助和教育机构的志愿者,成功救助一只猫头鹰雏鸟的经历。4. What is unavoidable
86、in the authors rescue work according to Paragraph 1?A. Efforts made in vain.B. Getting injured in his work.C. Feeling uncertain about his future.D. Creatures forced out of their homes.A 推理判断题。根据第一段的 “Trying to help injured, displaced or sickcreatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.可
87、知, 救助野生动物有时会让人感到心碎,因为即使努力挽救它们,也不能保证它们都会活下来。因此答案为Ao 5. Why was the author called to Muttontown?A. To rescue a woman.B. To take care of a woman.C. To look at a baby owl.D. To cure a young owl.C 细节理解题。根 据 第 二 段 的“I got a rescue call from a woman inMuttontown.She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground
88、.v 可知,这位女士给作者打电话是为了让他来救助一只猫头鹰雏鸟。6. What made the chick calm down?A. A new nest.B. Some food.C. A recording. D. Its parents.A 细节理解题。根据第四段的“I put some pine branches into the basket tomake this nest safe and comfortable.it quickly calmed down.”可知,作者做的鸟巢非常舒服,所以把这只猫头鹰雏鸟放进去后,它很快安静下来。7. How would the autho
89、r feel about the outcome of the event?A. Its unexpected. B. Its beautiful.C. Itfs humorous. D. Itrs discouraging.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,通过播放猫头鹰雏鸟饥饿时发出的叫声的录音,这只猫头鹰雏鸟最终与它的父母团聚,而且它的父母开始给它喂食,再结合第一段最后一句 However, when it works, it is simply beautiful可判断,作者付出的努力没有白费,因而结果是美好的。CPreparing Cities for Robot CarsThe p
90、ossibility of self- driving robot cars has often seemed like a futuristsdream, years away from materializing in the real world.Well, the future is apparentlynow.The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April forcompanies to test truly self driving cars on public roads.The
91、state also cleared theway for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operatedriverless taxi services.California, it should be noted, isnt leading the wayhere.Companies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country.Its hard topredict when driverless cars
92、 will be everywhere on our roads.But however long ittakes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and ourcities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars(
93、and rightfully so), policymakers also should be talking about how self-drivingvehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions( 排放)and offer more convenient,affordable mobility options.The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make surethat those vehicles are environmentally friendly and
94、 more shared.Do we want to copy 一 or even worsen 一 the traffic of today with driverlesscars? Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles.Theytolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they canwork, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, w
95、hich encourages urban spread.Theytake their driverless cars to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle thebuilding to avoid paying for parking.Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up achild or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus.The convenience evenleads fewer people t
96、o take public transport 一 an unwelcome side effect researchershave already found in ride- hailing( 口U车)services.A study from the University of California , Davis suggested that replacingpetrol- powered private cars worldwide with electric, self- driving and shared systemscould reduce carbon emission
97、s from transportation 80% and cut the cost oftransportation infrastructure( 基础设施)and operations 40% by 2O5O.Fewer emissionsand cheaper travel sound pretty appealing.The first commercially available driverlesscars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost ofself-
98、 driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues( 责任与维护问题) . But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more peoplebecome comfortable with the technology.Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearanceof driverless vehicles doesnt e
99、xtend the worst aspects of the car-controlledtransportation system we have today.The coming technological advancement presentsa chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to movemore people, and more affordably.The car of the future is coming.We just have to planfor it.【
100、 语篇解读】 本文讨论了有关无人驾驶汽车的问题。8. According to the author, attention should be paid to how driverless carscan A. help deal with transportation-related problemsB - provide better services to customersC. cause damage to our environmentD. make some people lose jobsA 细节理解题。根据第二段中的While much of the debate.mobil
101、ityoptions.”以及第三段中的 “Do we want to copy or even worsen the traffic oftoday with driverless cars? ” 可知,应该注意随着无人驾驶汽车的出现所产生的问题。故 选A。9. As fbr driverless cars, what is the authors major concern?A. Safety. B. Side effects.C. Affordability. D. Management.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But however long it takes.how thetr
102、ansformation is regulated.M可知,作者最关心自动驾驶的监管问题。故 选D。10. What does the underlined word fielded in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Employed. B. Replaced.C. Shared. D. Reduced.A 词义猜测题。 根据上下文可知, 此处表示“ 考虑到无人驾驶技术的成本和责任与维护问题,叫车服务( 公司) 将运用第一批可使用的商业无人驾驶汽车”,fielded在这里引申为“ 使用,应用”之意,故 选A。11. What is the authors atti
103、tude to the future of self-driving cars?A. Doubtful. B. Positive.C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.B 观点态度题。根据第一段中的“Well, the future is apparently now.,第二段中的“The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that thosevehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.”以及最后一段中的“Thecoming t
104、echnological advancement.plan for it.“可知,作者对无人驾驶汽车的未来持积极正面的态度。故选B。DFuturologists( 未来学家)predict that life will probably be very different in 2050in all the fields of activity, from entertainment to technology.First of all, it seems thatTV channels will have disappeared by 2O5O.Instead, people will ch
105、oose a programmefrom a “menu( 菜单)and a computer will send the programme directly to thetelevision.Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and seepictures on a computer thousands of kilometres away.By 2050, music, films,programmes, newspapers and books will come to us by comput
106、er.We will also be ableto see, smell and touch the things that we see on television.In transport, cars will run on new, clean “gas” andthey will go very fast.Cars will have computers to controlthe speed of the car and there wont be anyaccidents.Today, many cars have computers that telldrivers exactl
107、y where they are.By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive itto where you want to go.Space planes will fly all over the world and people will flyfrom Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.In technology, robots will have replaced people in factories.Many factoriesalready use robots.Big co
108、mpanies prefer robots they do not ask for pay rises or goon strike, and they work 24 hours a day.By 2050, we will see robots everywhere 一in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes.Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases.By2050, we will be able to hel
109、p blind and deaf people see again and hear again.Scientistswill be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behaveand how much intelligence they have.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章从娱乐、交通、机器人、医药学等角度对2050年人类生活的变化进行了展望。12. What is NOT true about television by 2050 according to this pass
110、age?A. One will be able to smell the food on television.B. One can have a try of the food he or she sees on television.C. There will be no channels for us to choose programmes.D. Televisions will be completely controlled by computers.B 细节理解题。第一段最后一句提及未来人们可以看、闻、触摸电视上的东西,但没有提及可以品尝。故B项表述与文章不符。13. What
111、can be the development of transport that benefits people most by 2050?A. Cars will go at a very high speed on their own.B. Space planes will fly all over the world in a short time.C. There will be less pollution and no car accidents.D. Computers will tell people where they are going.C 细节理解题。第二段前两句提及
112、uclean g a s 与there wont be anyaccidents”,因此C项正确。14. It can be implied in the passage that by 2050 .A. people will live more healthily and longerB - computers will control the speed of carsC. people can read newspapers through a computerD. there will be no people working in factoriesA 推 理 判 断 题 。根 据
113、 最 后 一 段 中 的“ medicine technology will haveconquered many diseases”判断,未来人们会更健康、更长寿。15. What is the authors attitude towards peoples life in future?A. Doubtful. B. Sad.C. Happy. D. Worried.C 观点态度题。 作者在叙述未来生活各个领域的变化时, 给予了积极评价,如clean, in just two hours, prefer, conquer等词汇的应用,体现了作者积极乐观的态度。因此选C。H .阅读七选五(
114、 共5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分12.5分)Empathy 9 the Key to Being KindIn science class, your teacher tells everyone to find a partner for a project.Out ofthe corner of your eye, you notice one girl sitting alone and not making eye contactwith anyone.You think about asking her to be your partner, but youre afraid pe
115、oplewill think youre uncool.You don*t reach out to them. 16Empathy is being able to understand and actually feel what someone else isfeeling.For some people, this comes naturally; for others, it takes a bit more work.17 When you practice being empathetic, it gets easier to make kindness part of your
116、everyday life.If you can understand why people are feeling down, youll want to helpthem.Here are some ideas that can help you.18 Not being able to find a group in class might not seem like a big deal 一but part of being kind is noticing when someone seems sad , hurt oruncomfortable.After all, you hav
117、e to notice how people feel in order to feel empathyand want to help them!When youre trying to make kindness second nature, really getting other peoplesfeelings is important. 19 Think about a time when you felt that way.Didnt youwish someone would reach out to you? If someone had offered you a few w
118、ords ofcomfort, wouldnt it have made you feel so much happier?So, when you find people around you who are feeling down next time, do nothesitate to put yourself in their shoes and reach out to them with a kind gesture. 20There is always a time when you expect others to relate to you and feel what yo
119、u feel.A. And your kindness will be finally rewarded.B. But empathy is super important to being kind.C. Be open to learning more about what you dont understand.D. One way to practice empathy is to pay attention to the people around you.E. However, you never know showing empathy may make all the diff
120、erence toher.F. You dont have to have a similar background to someone else to feel empathyfor them.G. Whenever you find someone might be feeling lonely or sad, put yourself inhis shoes.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。 文章主要介绍了 “ 移情”的作用和定义,并介绍了如何让自己更好地帮助别人、理解别人。16. E 分析文章结构可知,本空用来引入本文的话题,在这里起到承上启下的作用。结合标题uEmpathy, t
121、he Key to Being Kindv可知,空处说明你可以通 过 “ 移情”解决问题,引出对“ 移情”的作用的介绍,所以选E项。17. B 根据空后一句中的“it gets easier to make kindness part of youreveryday life”可以判断, “ 移情”对使善良成为每日生活的一部分非常重要, 故B项正确。18. D 根据本段内容可知,本段介绍的是如何实现“ 移情”;结合本段尾句可知,本段主要陈述“ 关注周围的人”这一方法,故D项正确。19. G 根据空前的“really getting other peoples feelings”和空后的Thin
122、kabout a time when you felt that way.”可知,理解别人的情感十分重要,据此可以判断,G项与此处匹配。20. A 根据空前一句中的“do not hesitate.with a kind gesture”及空后一句可知,当你遇到沮丧的人时,应当毫不犹豫地设身处地为他们着想并伸出援助之手,因为总会有一些时候,你也期待别人能理解你。据此可以判断,A项符合语境。IIL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)Mary, 16, was suffering from cancer.As a father, Mitchell always stayed ho
123、meto care for her.He said the 21 left them financially worse off.Then a groupcalled Growing Hope 22 in with $1, 800 to help with his living costs.23 he wanted to pay it back.In his youth, he had been a 24 , So at age40, Mitchell took up the 25 again, participating in two fights in Fairfax.Duringthis
124、 time, he 26 his daughter.And for six months, he did little but mourn.One day, Mitchell 27 a Mark Twain quote 一 The two most important daysin your life are the day you are bom, and the day you 28 why. After I read thatquote, I was going to spend the 29 of my life helping kids with cancer and theirfa
125、milies, v he said.Mitchell thought of creating a foundation, yet boxing did not seem practicalanymore fbr fundraising, due to his age.Then he found that 30 could be a sourceto raise money.In the Corps Marathon, he cut a striking figure on the course, 31by this success, he set his sight higher.He 32
126、each of the miles of the race to adifferent child with cancer, and he carried their 33 with him.Years after hisdaughters death, Mitchell now 34 up in the morning knowing his 35 【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。Mitchell在女儿去世后受到马克吐温一个名言的启发,加入陆战队马拉松,并把钱都捐献给身患癌症的孩子们,从而发现了自己在社会中的作用。21. A.atmosphere B. phenomenonC. situa
127、tion D. povertyC 根据空前的 uAs a father, Mitchell always stayed home to care for her.v可知, 因为Mary患有癌症, 父亲Mitchell要待在家里照顾女儿。 这种情况(situation)使得家庭经济状况变得越来越糟糕,故 选C项。22. A.brought B. steppedC. took D. brokeB 根据语境和下文可知,后来,一个名为“Growing Hope”的组织伸出援手(step in ),给他了 1 800美元的生活费。23. A.Grateful B. HopefulC. Sorrowful
128、 D. HelpfulA 根据空后的he wanted to pay it back ” 可知,Mitchell对这个组织是非常感激的(grateful)。24. A.runner B. singerC. boxer D. fighterC 根据下文第四段中的“boxing”一词可知,Mitchell年轻时是一名拳击手。故选C项。25. A.helmets B. glovesC. boxes D. sneakersB 根据空后的“participating in two fights in Fairfax”可知,Mitchell 又开始接受挑战了。take up the gloves表 示 “
129、 接受挑战”,符合语境。26. A.cured B. accompaniedC. comforted D. lostD 根据下一句中的he did little but mourn”以及文章最后“Years after hisdaughters death”可知,这个时候,他失去(lose)了他的女儿。27. A.came upon B. agreed toC. looked at D. depended onA 根据下文中的After I read that quote”可知,Mitchell 偶然(come upon)读到马克吐温的一个名言。28. A.consider B. askC.
130、discover D. makeC 根据语境可知,人生中另夕I、 一个重要的日子是你发现(discover)自己为何出生。29. A.forces B. restC. energy D. resourcesB 根据下文内容可知,Mitchell在余下的(rest)日子里开始帮助那些患有癌症的孩子。故选B项。30. A.fundsB singingC. running D. projectsC 根据空后的In the Corps Marathon”可知, 然后Mitchell发现可以通过跑步来筹钱。故选C项。31. A.Depressed B. MovedC. Shocked D. Inspir
131、edD 在此次马拉松比赛中,Mitchell在比赛场上崭露头角。在此成功的激励(inspire)下,他把眼光放得更高,故 选D项。32. A.ran B. donatedC. competed D. conveyedB 根据空后的“to a different child with cancer”可知,Mitchell 把比赛的每一分钱都捐(donate)给了身患癌症的孩子们。故 选B项。33. A.smiles B. parentsC. strengths D. picturesD Mitchell随身带着他们的照片( picture)。故 选D项。34. A.stands B. goesC
132、. wakes D. climbsC 根据空后的“in the morning”可推知,此处表示在早晨醒来的时候,故选C项。35. A.time B. whatC. course D. whyD 根据上文中提到的马克吐温的名言中的“why”可知,选D项。IV. 语法填空( 共10小题;每 小 题1.5分,满 分15分)In 1863 the first underground passenger railway in the world opened inLondon.lt ran fbr just under seven kilometers and allowed people to av
133、oid terrible36.(crowd)on the roads above as they travelled to and 3 7 . w o r k . l ttook three years to complete and was built using an interesting method.This includeddigging up the road, 38.(lay)the track and then building a strong roof over39.top.When all those had been done, the road surface wa
134、s replaced.Steam engines 40.(use)to pull the carriages and it must have been41.(fair)unpleasant fbr the passengers, with all the smoke andnoise.However, the railway quickly proved to be a great success and within sixmonths, more than 25, 000 people were using L42. every day.Later, engineers 43. (man
135、age)to construct railways in a system of deeptunnels( 隧道) ,which became known as the Tube.This development was only possiblewith the 44.(introduce)of electric-powered engines and lifts.The CentralLondon Railway was one of the most 45.(success)of these new lines, andwas opened in 1900.lt had white-pa
136、inted tunnels and bright red carriages, and provedextremely popular with the public.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国伦敦地铁的发展。36. crowds 考查名词复数。crowd是可数名词,且前面没有限定词,故应用复数形式。37. from 考查介词。travel to and from work 上下班。38. laying 考查非谓语动词。included后的dig, lay, build是三个并列的动作,根 据digging及building可知,lay也应用动名词形式。39. the
137、 考查冠词。此处 特 指 “ 地铁的顶部”,故用定冠词the。40. were used 考查时态和被动语态。steam engines与use是被动关系,且动作发生在过去,故用一般过去时的被动语态。41. fairly 考查词性转换之形容词变为副词。 所填词修饰形容词unpleasant,故用fair的副词形式fairly o 42. it 考查代词。use是及物动词,其后接宾语,此处很明显缺少代词。分析句意可知,此处用it指代上文提到的the railway。43. managed 考查时态。全文讲述的是发生在过去的事情,故用一般过去时。44. introduction 考查词性转换之动词
138、变为名词。空 格 前 是th e ,其后接名词。introduce的名词形式是introduction。45. successful 考查词性转换之名词变为形容词。“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”表 示 “ 最的之一”,此处应填success的形容词形式 successful。V .应用文写作( 满分15分)假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter来信和你就野生动物的保护展开讨论。请你用英语写一封回信,内容包括:1 . 野生动物所处的现状;2 . 保护野生动物面临的困难;3 . 你的想法。注意:1. 词数80左右;2 . 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3 . 开头和结尾已给出
139、,不计入总词数。Dear Peter,Im writing to discuss with you about wildlife protection.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua【 参考范文】Dear Peter,Im writing to discuss with you about wildlife piotectioe.As we know, somewildlife is in danger due to environmental destruction and many wild animals are onthe e
140、dge of extinction because of hunting.Though it*s necessary to take measures to help those animals, the measures aredifficult to carry out.Firstly, many people lack the awareness of wildlife protection,resulting in hunting the animals illegally.Besides, few people are willing to providemoney for anim
141、al protection as they think it is of no use to them.In my opinion, the government should make more laws to protect wildlife.Lastbut not least, I think it is everyones duty to protect wildlife.Im looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li HuaVI.概要写作( 满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Advertising plays a ma
142、jor role in the competitive business world.Many industriestake advantage of the power of advertising to attract or to win customers away fromtheir business competitors.The influence of advertising is so huge that it causes manypeople to buy things that they dont want at the start.Advertising encoura
143、ges people to buy things they dont want through misleadingideas.Advertising is proven to be a successful tool to stress the features of theirproducts to the public even though its regarded undesirable such as cigarettes, drugs,alcohol and so on.For example, Dunhill, a cigarette company which sponsor
144、s manyfootball teams, seems to be promoting cigarettes to the public.Without thesponsorship, the company will be less known to the public, resulting in fewer sales ofcigarettes.Besides that, advertising has a large influence on the decisions made by thepeople in their everyday life.Many businesses u
145、se advertising as a form of promotingto create awareness about their products in the market.For instance, in a fast foodindustry, the introduction of a new flavor of burger needs advertising to reach thepublic while the other burgers require advertising to increase sales.Children,especially, are eas
146、ily influenced by advertisements and will have the desire to dine atfast food restaurants after that.Although fast food is bad for health, it has successfullybecome appealing to the public through advertising.However, advertising plays a part in helping customers to compare a product interms of pric
147、e, quality, reliability and so on.Without advertising, it will be verydifficult fbr customers to judge the worthiness of a product.For example ,advertisements published by various companies have given the customers theopportunity to choose wisely when they are purchasing an item.Without the power of
148、advertising, customers will be stuck to a brand which may not offer the best choice.【 参考范文】Advertising is essential to many companies and serves as an instrument to appealto customers.( 要点 1) Advertising , tempting customers into buying productssometimes unfavorable, turns out to promote the sales.(
149、 要点 2) But for advertising,people might not have acquainted themselves with the products.( 要点 3) To its credit,people can make decisions more wisely by contrast.( 要点 4)单元综合检测( 三)( 时间:100分 钟 满 分 :120分)I . 阅读理解( 共 15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AIf women are mercilessly exploited year after year, they have only
150、 themselves toblame.Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that areout of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the bigstores.CIothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because ofthe change of fashion.When you come to
151、 think of it, only a woman is capable ofstanding in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that shehas nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste.Manywomen spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly b
152、eenworn.Women who can not afford to throw away clothing in this way waste hours oftheir time altering( 改变) the dresses they have.Skirts are lengthened or shortened;necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really importantto society.Fa
153、shion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth,comfort and durability.They are only interested in outward appearance and they takeadvantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as longas they look right.There can hardly be a man who hasnt at some time
154、 in his lifesmiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicatelypicking her way through deep snow in high- heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to bedrawn are obvious.Do the constantly changing fashions of womens clothes
155、, onewonder, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever tolet themselves be cheated by fashion designers.Do their unchanging styles of dressreflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。女人爱美的天性被商人充分利用,他们不断推出各种新款服装,赚足了
156、女士们的钱,而女士们为了美丽心甘情愿地被他们剥削。男士在服饰方面则显得比女士更理性。1. Designers and big stores always make money .A. by constantly changing the fashions in womens clothingB. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryC. because they are able to predict new fashions for the coming seasonD. because they a
157、ttach great importance to the quality of womens clothingA 推理判断题。 第一段提到“ 因为她们一想到自己穿着过时的衣服出现在公众面前就不寒而栗,所以总是被服装设计师和大商场利用“,由此判断,这些人利用她们追求衣着时尚的特点来赚钱,故选A。2. To the writer, that women altering their old fashioned dresses is seenas .A. a waste of moneyB. an expression of tasteC. a waste of timeD. an express
158、ion of creativityC 细节理解题。第二段说,女士们如果没钱置办新衣,她们就浪费几个小时的时间来修改她们现有的服装以追求时尚。由此判断选C ,作者觉得这样做是浪费时间。3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.B. The constant changes in womens clothing reflect their strength of ch
159、aracters.C. Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed bywomen.D. New fashions in clothing are created fbr the commercial exploitation ofwomen.D 推理判断题。从第三段第一句可知A项错误;第三段说,女士们为了美愿意忍受任何的不舒适,而没有提到反映了她们“ 性格的力量” ,故B项错误;文章没有提到C项内容。从全文内容可知,作者觉得服装设计师推出各种新款服装的目的是赚钱,是 “ 一年又一年无情地盘剥女士们
160、”,由此判断选D。4. By saying “the conclusions to be drawn are obvious”, the writer meansthat A. women are better able to put up with discomfortB. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashionC. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD. womens inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often
161、laughed atB 推理判断题。最后一段说,比较男人和女人对时装的态度就能得出一个明显的结论,男人很聪明,不会被时装设计师欺骗。从这些叙述可知应选B ,男士在选择服饰方面比女士更理性。BSome people say that the best way to reduce the size of your waist is to dostomach exercise.Many people believe that when specific muscles are exercised, thefatty tissues( 组织)in the immediate area are burn
162、ed up.The truth is that exercise bumsfat from all over the body and not from one specific area.Of course, if you reduce thefat throughout your body, you will certainly see results around your waist, too.Some people believe that you need to exercise twice a week in order to keep asufficient level of
163、physical fitness.However, studies directed by American scientistsshow that unexercised muscles lose their strength very quickly.Within 48 to 72 hours,you must use the muscles again to reestablish( 重建)the good physical effects.Andwhat does that mean to you? American scientists concluded that while da
164、ily exerciseis most helpful, exercising every other day or three days a week will keep a sufficientlevel of physical fitness.Is it true that you burn more calories running one mile than walking the samedistance? The answer is no.The truth is that you use the same amount of energywhether you walk or
165、run the mile, since in both cases you are moving the same weightthe same distance.The speed does not matter.Of course, if you run rather than walk for30 minutes, you will cover more distance, and therefore, burn more calories.If your breathing doesnt return to normal within 5 minutes after you finis
166、hexercising, you have exercised too much.Five minutes or so after exercising, yourbreathing should be normal, your heart shouldnt be beating loudly, and you shouldntbe tired.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国科学家研究发现每两天锻炼一次或每周锻炼三天有助于健康, 并告诉我们身体上没有得到锻炼的肌肉会很快失去力量,需要在48到72小时内再次得到锻炼才能维持好的效果。5. If you want to reduc
167、e the fat around your waist, you should .A. do stomach exerciseB exercise the waistC. exercise all the muscles of your bodyD. run fast for 30 minutesC 细节理解题。 根据第一段中的 “The truth is that exercise burns fat from allover the body and not from one specific area.可知,运动不会只燃烧某一部分的脂肪,而是全身的脂肪,故要锻炼身体的所有肌肉。6. Fr
168、om the second paragraph, we learn that .A. we only need to exercise twice a weekB - we should exercise three times a weekC. muscles lose their strength after 48 hoursD. we should exercise every other day, or three days a weekD 推理判断题。 根据第二段可知, 每48到72小时之间必须活动才能保证充足的体力,所以专家得出结论:每天都练习是最有帮助的,每隔一天或每周三天锻炼才
169、是保持身体健康的基本要求。故D项正确。7. If you have exercised too much, .A. your breathing will take longer than 5 minutes to return to normal after youfinish exercisingB. your breathing will return to normal within 5 minutes after finishingexercisingC. your heart will not be beating loudlyD. you will be too tired to
170、 moveA 细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话可知,如果锻炼过头的话,呼吸在五分钟内很难能恢复正常,也就是说要超过五分钟。8. This passage tells us that .A. it is better to do more running than walkingB. the more exercise you do, the healthier you will beC. the unexercised muscles must be used again within 48 to 72 hoursD. in order to lose weight, you have to
171、 run fastC 推理判断题。倒数第二段提到散步和跑步,只要距离长度是一样的,消耗的热量一样,起到的作用是一样的,故可排除A、D项,B项文中未涉及。根据第二段中的 “ studies directed by American scientists show that unexercisedmuscles lose their strength very quickly.Within 48 to 72 hours, you must use themuscles again to reestablish ( 重建)the good physical effects.可知 C 项正确。CAme
172、ricas greatest technological achievement, the Hoover Dam, now has acompanion piece, a bridge held up by the longest arch in the Western Hemisphere( 半球) .The Mike OCallaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which opened this monthand connects the U. S.states of Arizona and Nevada, crosses the vast chasm(
173、 峡谷) 890feet above the Colorado River that is controlled by the dam.The striking 1, 900- foot- long structure will improve traffic in the region andhelp protect the dam from being destroyed.lt is the seventh highest bridge in theworld, behind four in China, one in Papua New Guinea and one in the US
174、state ofColorado.“The Hoover Dam is the greatest civil engineering achievement in Americashistory, ” said the bridge project manager Dave Zanatell. uOur goal was not to outdoor outshine it.Our goal was to, in a respectful way, do something that would be greatfor our generation and that would stand b
175、esides the Hoover Dam in a respectful andquality way that would become a part of Hoovers legacy( 遗产) .”Just as the Hoover Dam was built in the heart of the Great Depression( 大萧条)and was seen as an example of the nations can-do spirit, some hope this projectcan also provide some uplift.The bridge is
176、surprising: at 1, 050 feet, its support arch holds up a roadway thatlies on 300- foot- long concrete pillars( 柱子) ,some of the tallest in the world.ltcontains 16 million pounds of steel.The idea of the bridge came into being in the 1960s because the top of theHoover Dam has been a narrow two-lane ro
177、ad that is the fastest route from Arizona toLas Vegas and then the Pacific Northwest and Canada.Access to the dam from each direction is a dangerously winding route, butmassive trucks and passenger vehicles shared it for decades.During the day, whenthousands of tourists travel to the dam from Las Ve
178、gas three times as many accidentsas on a normal road will happen.The bridge has a sidewalk on the side facing the dam.The wall on both sides is54 inches high, so walkers can take photos there.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了一座为改善交通和保护大坝修建的大桥:麦克奥卡拉汉一帕特提尔曼纪念大桥。9. What is one of the purposes of building the bridge
179、?A. To protect the dam.B. To save the cultures.C. To outdo the dam.D. To develop the tourism.A 细节理解题。由第二段可知建大桥的目的是改善交通和保护大坝, 故选A项。10. The underlined word “uplift“ in Paragraph 4 means .A. lift of the heavy objectB - support in moneyC. spiritual encouragementD. instruction in technologyC 词义猜测题。由第四段可知
180、胡佛大坝被认为是国民精神向上的象征,帮助国民树立有所作为的精神,故 选C项。11. The text is mainly about .A. the Hoover DamB western Americas developmentC. a tour along the Colorado RiverD. a recently built bridgeD 主旨大意题。本文主要讲的是麦克奥卡拉汉帕特提尔曼纪念大桥胡佛大坝的伙伴。DOne reaction to all the concern about tropical deforestation( 砍伐森林)is ablank( 茫然的)star
181、e that asks the question, Since I don*t live there, what does it haveto do with me?The answer is that your way of life, wherever you live in the world, is tied to thetropics in many ways.If you live in a house, wash your hair, eat fruits and vegetables,drink soda, or drive a car, you can be certain
182、that you are affected by the loss oftropical forests.Biologically, we are losing the richest regions on earth when, each minute, apiece of tropical forest, the size of ten city blocks, disappears.As many as five millionspecies of plants, animals, and insects( 40 to 50 percent of all living things) l
183、ive there,and are being lost faster than they can be found and described.Their loss isimmeasurable.Take rubber for example.For many uses, only natural rubber from trees willdo.Synthetics( 合成材料)are not good enough.Today over half the worlds commercialrubber is produced in Malaysia and Indonesia, whil
184、e the Amazons rubber industryproduces much of the worlds four million tons. And rubber is an important material inmaking gloves, balloons, footwear and many sporting goods.Thousands of othertropical plants are valuable for their industrial use.Many scientists strongly believe that deforestation cont
185、ributes to the greenhouseeffect一or heating of the earth from increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Aswe destroy forests, we lose their ability to change carbon dioxide into oxygen.Carbon dioxide levels could double within the next half-century, warming theearth by as much as 4.5 degrees.The res
186、ult? A partial melt-down of polar ice caps,raising sea levels as much as 24 feet; even 15 feet could threaten anyone living within35 miles of the coast.Unbelievable? Maybe.But scientists warn that by the time werealize the severe effects of tropical deforestation, it will be 20 years later.Can tropi
187、cal deforestation affect our everyday lives? Now, you should have gotthe answer.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了热带雨林对全球气候变化的影响以及对人类生产生活方面的重要作用,呼吁人类停止破坏热带雨林。12. In the last paragraph the author tries to .A. tell people how to avoid the tropical deforestationB. persuade people to buy something syntheticC. show
188、us how important it is to protect the tropical forestsD. let people realize the effect of tropical deforestationC 最后一段用一个问句的方式告诉我们热带雨林的砍伐已经影响到我们的日常生活了,保护热带雨林是何等的重要。13. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The forests are losing their function in turning carbon dioxide into
189、 oxygen.B. Many of our daily uses are related to the tropical forests.C. Tropical plants can be used to make industrial products.D. High carbon dioxide levels will make the earth warmer.A 第五段的最后一句 As we destroy forests, we lose their ability to changecarbon dioxide into oxygen.”告诉我们,当我们失去雨林的时候,我们就会失
190、去它们把二氧化碳转换成氧气的能力。由此可知,并不是雨林正在失去它们的转化功能。14. The authors attitude towards the tropical deforestation is .A. puzzling B. coldC. supporting D. opposedD 通过倒数第二、 三段, 作者指出了雨林被破坏后给我们带来的坏的影响。由此可知,作者对砍伐森林的做法是反对的。15. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Tropical ForestsB. Saving th
191、e Tropical ForestsC. Tropical Forests and Our LifeD. The Greenhouse EffectsC 作者在第一段提到有些人对砍伐雨林漠不关心, 接下来分析了雨林在我们日常生活中的作用以及它的被破坏会对我们的影响,在最后一段的再次点题。由此可知,作者想通过两者的关系说明雨林对我们来说是非常重要的,故 C 为最佳答案。II.阅读七选五( 共5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分12.5分)The Taj MahalShah Jahan finished building the Taj Mahal in 1648.He was a rich and p
192、owerfulemperor, and he built the Taj Mahal as a memorial for his wife. 16 The word“taj means crown, and “Mahal “ was the name of his wife.Twenty thousand peopleworked for 18 years to complete this beautiful domed( 圆顶屋)building.A thousandelephants earned huge stones and jewels from all over India and
193、 central Asia to theTaj.Shah Jahan wanted this memorial to be a burial place for himself and his wife.The Taj Mahal is on the Yamuna River in Agra in northern India. 17 Itspicture is in most travel books and brochures.lt is open daily from sunrise tosunset.For about fifteen rupees( or about US $0.33
194、) , anyone can enter this peacefuland quiet place.As you enter, you pass through beautiful, silent gardens.From the gardens, youcross a wide courtyard.Suddenly, you see the dome of the main building through atall, red sandstone gate.At daybreak, the Taj Mahals white walls turn rose.At noon,they blaz
195、e( 发光)white.At dusk, they become dark grey. 18After you pass through the gate, you step onto a wide stone platfbrm.You lookover another garden with pools.Everything is arranged carefully in fours. 19 Thegarden is divided into four parts.There are straight rows of colorful flowers and treesin each of
196、 the parts.At the four comers of the Taj Mahal, there are pointed talltowers.After the gardens, you go down stone steps towards the main building with thetomb and the graves of Shah Jahan and his wife.After hundreds of years, the Taj Mahal remains a lovely and peaceful place. 20A. It was a monument
197、of love.B Four is a special number in the Moslem religion.C. Many people want to visit the Taj Mahal some day.D. This beautiful building is truly a jewel for all people.E. The Taj Mahal is most beautiful by the light of the full moon.F. To many people around the world, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of I
198、ndia.G From the cool,dark gates, the Taj Mahal seems to float between earth and sky.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了著名古迹泰姬陵的背景、构造及布局。16. A 空前一句讲到泰姬陵是Shah Jahan为纪念他的妻子而建造的, 故选项A “ 它是爱情的纪念碑。”符合语境。17. F 空后一句讲到泰姬陵的照片遍布绝大部分旅游用书和小册子。由此可知,泰姬陵闻名于世,故 选 项F ” 对世界上许多人来说,泰姬陵是印度的标志。”符合语境。18. E 空前讲到泰姬陵的白墙随着一天从早到晚的颜色变化,根据时间顺
199、序,E选 项 “ 泰姬陵在满月光线的照耀下最好看。”符合语境。19. B 空前一句讲到花园内的所有东西都精心地被安排成4份,B选 项“4在伊斯兰教是个特殊的数字。”解释其原因,符合语境。20. D 该空处于最后一段,起总结作用,空前讲到泰姬陵历经数百年仍是一个美丽安静的地方,D选 项 ” 这个美丽的建筑真是人类的瑰宝。”符合语境。 HL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)A man was exploring some caves by the seashore.In one cave he 21 a bagof hardened clay balls.lt seemed t
200、hat someone had 22 some clay and baked theballs in the sun.They didnt look like valuable things, but they interested him, 23he took the bag out of the cave with him.As he walked along the beach he 24 the clay balls one at a time out intothe ocean as far as he could.He thought 25 about it until he dr
201、opped one of theballs and it cracked open on a rock. 26 was a beautiful, precious stone.Excited,the man started breaking open the remaining clay balls. 27 contained a similartreasure.He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls hehad 28 , and then it struck him: instead o
202、f thousands of dollars in treasure, hecould have had tens of thousands, with the 50 or 60 clay balls with their 29treasures which were now in the ocean.He just 30 the chance.Sometimes its like that with 31 When we look at a person, we usually onlysee “the outside clay shell It isn*t always beautiful
203、 or shining, so we 32 theperson ; we see him as less important than someone more beautiful or more3 3 But we havent taken the time to look for the treasure inside that person.If wespend the time getting to know that person, the clay will 34 and the brilliantjewel will shine.We are wonderfully made,
204、not only with our physical bodies, but alsowith our spiritual selves, which are sometimes hidden 35 others by the earthensheir.【 语篇解读】 一个人在岩洞里偶然发现了一个装着许多硬化了的粘土球的袋子。他沿着沙滩走时,把土球用力扔向大海的远处。后来他发现每个土球里都包着一颗宝石,他后悔自己丢掉了许多本可以属于自己的财宝。作者感慨,我们看人也要注意不能只看表面。21. A.searched B. lostC. made D. foundD 根据上下文,应该是他在洞穴里“
205、发现了” 一袋硬化了的粘土球。22. A.rolled B. pressedC. dug D. cutA roll 在这里意为“make something into the shape of a ball,”符合句意。23. A.while B. thoughC. if D. soD 由于对这些东西感兴趣,他把它们带出了山洞。用so表示结果。24. A.pushed B. putC. threw D. pulledC 根据下文“ out into the ocean as far as he could”可推出,他尽力把粘土球扔向大海的远处,故 选threw。25. A.little B.
206、longC. hard D. wellA 根据上文可知, 他并不认为这些球很有价值,因此在扔出它们的时候也没有多想。26. A.OutB - InsideC. Next D. BelowB 根据下文”.contained a similar treasure”可知,这里是说球里包着宝石。 27. A.Each B. MuchC. None D. FewA 根据下文的He found thousands of dollars* worth of jewels in the 20 or soclay balls及he could have had tens of thousands”可 次 口 ,
207、每个孑求里者 有宝贝。28. A.given B. takenC. left D. droppedC 这里选left与上文的remaining对应。29. A.hidden B. obviousC. well-known D. questionableA 结合上文可知,宝 石 是 “ 藏”在粘土球中的。30. A.forgot B. missedC. abandoned D. facedB 50或60个藏有宝物的粘土球已被他扔入海中了, 他 “ 错过” 了机会。 31. A.money B. lifeC. people D. friendsC 下文是由事及人,谈论看待人的问题。根据下文“Whe
208、n we look at aperson”可知,谈论对象是一般人,并不仅仅局限于朋友。32. A.pity B. blameC. ignore D. hateC 句意:由于其外表并非总是美丽耀眼的,因而我们会忽视那个人。这里选ignore,与上文提到的没有发现粘土球中的宝石对应。33. A.warm-hearted B. honestC. famous D. stylishD 这里应填入形容人外表的词。34. A.come off B. break awayC. run out D. dry upA come off在这里表示“ 剥落,脱落”。35. A.fromB. behindC. wit
209、h D. byA 这 里 是 说 我 们 精 神 上 的 财 富 别 人 不 易 发 现 。hide sth./sb.fromsb. “ 把. . .隐藏起来不让人发现”,是习惯搭配。IV. 语法填空( 共10小题;每 小 题1.5分,满 分15分)A mouse, because of a(n) 36.(lucky)chance, made close friends with anevil frog.One day, 37. frog played a trick on the mouse by 38.(tie)a foot of the mouse to his own.At first
210、, both of them joined together and the frog39.(lead)his friend toward the pool in which he lived, and didnt stop40. he reached the side of the water.Then the frog suddenly jumped into thewater and the mouse was pulled in with 41.(he). The frog enjoyed the waterand swam in it around, happily crying 4
211、2. if he had done a great deed.Theunhappy mouse died soon in the water, and his dead body floated around on thesurface,43.(fasten)to the foot of the frog.A hawk saw the dead mouse, suddenlyflew down towards it, caught it and flew away.The frog, still tied to the foot of themouse, was also carried of
212、f as a 44.(prison), and he 45.(eat)by thehawk. 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。 作者讲述了一个有关老鼠和青蛙的故事,说明了一个道理,即害人终害己。36. unlucky 设空处前为不定冠词,后为名词,由此可推断设空处应为形容词作定语,根据语境可知这只老鼠运气不佳,故 填unlucky。37. the 设空处后的名词frog是第二次被提到, 表示特指, 故填定冠词the。 38. tying 介词(by)后需用动名词形式作宾语, 故填tie的动名词形式tyingo39. led 根据上下文以及and didnt stop”可知,设空处应该用一般过去时
213、,故 填ledo 40. until 本句使用了“not.until.”句型,意 为 “ 直到才”。41. him 后来那只青蛙突然跳进水里,那只老鼠也随之被拉进水中。介词后需用代词的宾格形式,根据提示词he可知设空处填him。42. as 好像他做了 一件伟大的事似的。as if “ 好像”。43. fastened 主语与空格处之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,故 填fastened。44. prisoner 根据设空处前的不定冠词可推知,设空处应为名词,故填prisonero 45. was eaten 设空处讲的是过去的事情,故用一般过去时;he与eat之间为被动关系,故用被动语态。V .应用文
214、写作( 满分15分)端 午 节 是 我 国 的 传 统 节 日 ,农历五月初五为端午节(Dragon Boat Festival)。 请根据提示写一篇80词左右的介绍端 代午节的英语文章。提示如下: 卜卜、1 .节日来历:据说是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原,也 有 人 把 ?徵端午节命名为“ 诗人节”;端午节8一2 .主要活动: 吃粽子和赛龙舟, 我国从2008年起, 把端午节作为法定假日,来弘扬传统文化;3 .影响:我国的端午节文化已传入周边国家,日本和韩国也有类似的节日。【 参考范文】Dragon Boat Festival is considered as one of the traditio
215、nal festivals in ournation, which is set on the fifth day of May on the lunar calendar.It is said that the festival is in honor of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan in the verybeginning and it is also called Poet Festival.On that day, people will eat zongzi andtake part in dragon boat races to observe the
216、traditional festival.Since 2008, ourgovernment has viewed it as a legal holiday to develop and expand our traditionalculture.As a matter of fact, Dragon Boat Festival has a great influence on ourneighboring nations, like Japan and South Korea.VI.读后续写( 满 分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。Th
217、e end of my sophomore year was approaching.Mom called me at the dorm oneevening during the last week of May.My summer break would be spent with Grandmaand Grandpa on their farm.I wasn*t quite satisfied with the arrangement but guessed itwas just one summer.Next year would be my little brothers turn.
218、I arrived late that afternoon.Grandma had prepared more food than the three ofus could possibly eat.However, the next morning, Grandpa prepared breakfast for thetwo of us.He told me Grandma tired herself out yesterday and was going to rest inbed.I made up my mind to be of some help, not be a burden.
219、Weeks passed.I gradually got accustomed to the life therein the evenings Iusually read or talked with Grandma.She never grew tired of hearing about college oranything I was involved in.She told me stories about her childhood, family and theearly years after she and Grandpa had married.The last Satur
220、day in June, Grandpa suggested going fishing.We hadnt expectedwhat we saw when we got to the pond that morning : One of the swans wasdead.Grandpa had given the pair of swans to Grandma on their 50th anniversary. Wecan think of buying another one, “ I suggested.Grandpa thought for a few momentsbefore
221、 answering.He finally said, “No, its not that easy.You see, swans mate for life.Therenothing we can do for the one thats left.He has to work it out for himself. ”A few days later, we found the other swan lying near the same spot where wehad found the first one.It, too, was dead.注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2.
222、请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:On July 12, Grandma passed away, who had died suddenly that morning of astroke._Paragraph 2:Life at college was busy but the days spent with Grandma and Grandpa oftenappeared in my mind.【 参考范文】Paragraph 1:On July 12, Grandma passed away9 who had died suddenly that morning of ast
223、roke. aPerhaps she had tired herself out and needed a permanent sleep, “ Grandpasaid.After her funeral, Grandpa said that he had made up his mind to live therehimself and that we should get back to our own lives.Grandpa was not a man whocould outwardly express his grief around others, and we all wor
224、ried about him.Whenwe said goodbye, I found there was something different about Grandpa but couldn*tquite make it out.Paragraph 2:Life at college was busy but the days spent with Grandma and Grandpa oftenappeared in my mi几d.Huw I wish to go fishing again with Grandpa! But Mom calledme at school on a
225、 stormy October day to tell me Grandpa had died, which made me indeep sorrow.Grandpa also died of a stroke, the same as Grandma.At that moment, Isuddenly understood what he*d clumsily tried to explain to me about the swans on thatmorning when we fished together by the pond.单元综合检测( 四)( 时间:100分 钟 满 分
226、:120分)I . 阅读理解( 共1 5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分37.5)AMusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street.The season runs June through August,with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honors Enjoy theArts membership discounts.Phone: 241 -2742.力 :www. cityopera.。 。 九Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays
227、 at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street,which ofTers several concerts from March through June.Call 723- 1182 for moreinformation./ : Hwww. chamberorch. com.Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales, call 381-3300.Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summ
228、er atRiverbend/zz?: www. symphony, org/home.asp.College Conservatory of Music (CCM) : Performances are on the maincampus( 校园)of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.CCM organizes avariety of events, including performances by the well- known LaSalle Quartet, CCM*sPhilharmonic Orchestra
229、, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque throughmodern music.Students with I. D.cards can attend the events for free.A free scheduleof events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183./irrp :Hwww.ccm. uc.edu/eventslcalendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave
230、.Large outdoor theater with theclosest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. : /www. rioerbendmusic com.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文广告。全文介绍了要举办的五场音乐演出。提供的信息包含音乐会的主题、电话以及网址等。此类广告具有条目清晰的特点,因此所设问题也是针对某项内容。1. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A.
231、 241-2742. B. 723-1182.C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220.A 细节理解题。根据第一则广告中的“The Opera honors Enjoy the Artsmembership discounts.Phone : 241-2742. ” 可 以 得 出 , 如 果 想 看 歌 剧 ,应打241-2742o其他四则广告都没有提到opera一词。2. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February. B. May.C. August. D. November.B 细节理解题。根据第二则
232、广告中的“.which offers several concerts fromMarch through June.“可知, 可以在三月至六月去听Chamber Orchestra举办的音乐会,因此May( 五月) 合适。February( 二月) ,August( 八月) 和November( 十一月) 都不在此范围内。3. Where can students go for free performances with their I. D.cards?A. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbe
233、nd Music Theater.C 细节理解题。 根据第四则广告中的u.usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.v和 uStudents with I. D.cards can attend the events for free.” 可知,有身份证的学生在Patricia Cobbett Theater可以免费看演出。A、B、D三项并未提身份证的问题,故可排除。4. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A. It has seats in the open air.B.
234、 It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.A 细节理解题。本题需要纵向地将五则广告进行比较。 第五则广告Riverbend Music Theater提到了 outdoor,而前四则广告中,这些举办音乐演出的场地都没有说是露天的, 因此这是Riverbend Music Theater与众不同的地方。B项有一定的干扰性。从最后一则广告中的“ all summer long! ”可知,B项中的all year round( 一整年) 表述
235、错误,因此可以排除;C项表示给会员打折,这是第一则广告提及的内容;D项表示展现一些知名的音乐作品,在文中没有依据,不能说明Riverbend Music Theater与其他地方的不同。BDearest darling girl,Today is the beginning of the next stage in your life.We head off to your newhome at Stanford.Where do I start in telling you how proud I feel to be calledMummy by you? Weve laughed at
236、how you burst into this world with a scowl onyour face, how determined you have always been right from feeding yourself tomaking big decisions for your life.There were days during your illness that I wasn*tsure you had the will to make it.lelling you that you needed to want to get better wasthe hard
237、est and yet the greatest day.From that day you took responsibility and decidedyou wanted to beat anorexia( 厌食症) .I don*t think Ive ever felt so proud of you as when you came home to say thatyou wanted to go to West Africa between school and university.You chose to goalone, and to raise the money you
238、rself.You have such strength of character anddetermination.lt is at times hard to believe that you are only 18.You experiencedsomething in that month that few dare experience in a lifetime.So, Viv, here are my words of wisdom to you as you start your next bigadventure.The world is a beautiful place
239、but often a few things can make it seemdifficult.Gods temple is made of love.Ifs mans temple that is built of stones.Openyour heart to goodness and never ever let negative people or thoughts take hold ofyou.As Minor Myers put it, “Go into the world and do well.But more importantly,go into the world
240、and do good.”It is true that with eveiy passing day, I will grow older and weaker.A day maycome when I will become forgetful.But even then, you with your bright smile, willlight up my heart.Your Alo【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。 这是妈妈写给刚上大学的女儿的一封信,在信中,母亲表达了对自己女儿的骄傲和内心的满足,并对女儿提出了期望。5. What can be learned from the
241、first paragraph?A. Viv was once a trouble maker.B. Viv is a freshman in Stanford.C. Viv relies on her parents a lot.D. Viv was defeated by anorexia.B 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句We head off to your new home atStanford.”可推知,Viv是斯坦福的大学新生。故 选B。6. Why did Viv go to West Africa?A. To do what others dare not.B. To show
242、 her determination.C. lb get money for school fees.D. To go on an adventure by herself.D 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句 You chose to go alone, and to raise themoney yourself.v 和第二段最后一句You experienced something in that month thatfew dare experience in a lifetime. ” 及第三段第一句中的“as you start your next bigadventure”可知,Vi
243、v去西非的原因是要独自去冒险经历一些事情。故 选D。7. What is Alos advice for Viv?A. To be a positive and kind person.B. To avoid the negative part of life.C. To be cautious of cold- hearted people.D. To explore the beauty of the world.A 推 理 判 断 题 。根 据 第 三 段 中 的Open your heart to goodness andnever.go into the world and do g
244、ood.可推知,Alo 给 Viv 的建议是做一个积极而又善良的人。故选A。8. How did the author feel when writing the letter?A. Amused and thankful.B Pleased and satisfied.C. Cheerful and relieved.D. Concerned and anxious.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句A day may come when I willbecome.will light up my heart.”以及全文内容可知,作者为自己的女儿感到骄傲且内心很满足。A项 意 为 “ 愉悦
245、和感激的”;B项 意 为 “ 高兴和满足的”;C项意 为 “ 高兴和欣慰的”;D项 意 为 “ 担心和焦虑的”。故 选B。CNo one can doubt the foct that education plays an important role in a personslife.However, different people prefer different ways of education.Recently, a surveyin Canada found that about 40 percent of high school students are not in favo
246、r of dailyhomework, which quickly led to a heated discussion about whether daily homeworkshould be ended or not in schools.Some people insist that daily homework helps studentsa lot.Yet others are for the opinion that homework is nothing more than a routineactivity that cuts time for leisure or phys
247、ical exercisers true that out-of-classactivities should be valued in a students development, but from my point of view,homework still plays an important role in ones life.Doing daily homework is a way to build a foundation for a personsself-development.In the long run, students1 study habits will be
248、 more developed andtheir awareness of the importance of learning will be raised by doing homework everyday.An experiment carried out by the University of British Columbia found thatformer students who did homework every day still take part in self-study every dayeven though they have already graduat
249、ed.Homework also helped give them a deeperunderstanding of how important education is in a persons life.Students doing homework every day also have better time management skills,since daily academic exercises can help them plan their free time moreeffectively.Take me as an example, I spent a lot of
250、time playing video games when Iwas in primary school when there was little homework to do.After I got to middleschool, the time I spent on homework began to increase greatly.But it did not becomea burden fbr me.Instead, it helped me get rid of my gaming habit as well as improvemy ability to manage t
251、ime.Doing homework not only develops students1 good habits and knowledge, butalso improves their ability to manage their spare time.Although doing dailyhomework isnt ideal fbr everyone, people have to admit that the advantages it bringsare more valuable than the harm.【 语篇解读】 本文论述了做家庭作业的好处: 为自身发展打下坚实
252、的基础;对时间更好的掌控能力;培养学生良好的习惯。9. Whats the authors attitude toward doing homework?A. Favorable. B. Doubtful.C. Neutral. D. Critical.A 观点态度题。根据第二段最后一句 Its true that out-of-class activitiesshould.important role in ones life.v 可知,作者赞成做作业。10 . Some students are not willing to do homework because theythink .A
253、. there is no point in doing homeworkB. doing homework takes up their spare timeC. there is too much homework for themD. their daily homework is too easyB 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句 Yet others are for the opinion thathomework.or physical exercise.“可知,一些学生不愿意做作业是因为他们认为作业占用了他们太多的业余时间,从而减少了休闲和锻炼的时间。11. What sectio
254、n of a newspaper is this text most probably taken from?A. Science. B. Health.C. Business. D. Education.D 文章出处题。本文论述了做家庭作业的好处:为自身发展打下坚实的基础 ;对时间更好的掌控能力;培养学生良好的习惯。因此本文很可能出现在报纸上 的 “ 教育”栏目中。12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?a. Doing homework develops students1 good ha
255、bits.b. Students have to waste their free time doing homework.c. Doing homework does good to students1 health.d. Students improve time management skills by doing homework.A. a, d B. b, cC. a, c D. b, dA 细节理解题。根据文章第四段第一句Students doing home work. theirfree time more effectively.”和第五段第一句 “Doing homewor
256、k not only developsstudents1 good habits and knowledge, but also improves their ability to manage theirspare time.” 可知选 A。DIf you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune, it will alwaysfollow you wherever you go.But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn outto be fortune on
257、which new hopes will arise.In an accident, a boy lost both his arms and his father who was the main sourceof support for the family.Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his youngerbrother.For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow,never leaving him alone for
258、 years.Except for writing with his toes, he was completelyunable to do anything in his life.As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and theywould often quarrel.Then one day, his younger brother wanted to leave, living hisown life, as many normal people do.So he was hea
259、rtbroken and didn*t know what todo.A similar misfortune befell a girl, too.One night, her mother who suffered fromchronic mental illness disappeared.Her father went out to look for her mother, leavingher alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn thekerosene light on
260、 the stove, resulting in a fire which took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city showed her willingnessto take care of her, she was determined to be completely independent.At school, shealways studied hard.Most of all she learned to be self- reliant.One day, the boy
261、 and the girl were both invited to appear on a televisioninterview program.The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left onhis own, whereas the girl was full of enthusiasm fbr her life.They were both asked towrite something on a piece of paper with their toes.The boy wrote: My yo
262、ungerbrothers arms are my arms; while the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying heart.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过介绍两个不同的故事启迪我们应当积极勇敢地面对困难。13. What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the authors opinion?A. Trying to find an escape from it.B. Facing it bravely with a positive mind.C. Asking for he
263、lp from your relatives.D. Ignoring it and living a normal life.B 推理判断题。根据第一段的第二句But if you decide to be strong, thehardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will a ris e .可4隹知, 面对困难我们应当积极勇敢地面对,故B项正确。14. After the accident, the boy .A. decided to live with his brotherB. learnt to do thi
264、ngs with his toesC. made a living all by himselfD. depended wholly on his brotherD 细节理解题。根 据 第 二 段 的 第 二 句Since then, he has had to depend onthe arms of his younger brother., ,可知,失去双臂后,他就完全依靠他的弟弟,故D项正确。15. Which of the following is TRUE of the girl?A. She lost her mother in an accident.B Her sister
265、took good care of her.C. She was optimistic and full of courage.D. She led a poor life with her father.C 推理判断题。 根据最后一段第二句中的“the girl was full of enthusiasm forher life,并结合第五段可知,她决定独立生活,在学校努力学习。据此可知,女孩在事故后乐观而坚强,故C项正确。II.阅读七选五( 共5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分12.5分)A good training partner can be a great asset( 有用的人)t
266、o your training but if youget stuck with a bad one, it could lead you down the road to frustration. 16 Hereare a few things to look out for: Dependable.Choose someone who you are sure will show up for everyscheduled workout or who will call you if they cant make it.lt is a drain( 消耗) on yourvaluable
267、 energy especially before training to have to constantly remind your partner. Attitude.Get a partner with a positive attitude.This is very important.If theyconstantly say that something is impossible or that they cant or you cant dosomething, you may end up believing them. 17 Open mind.Get a partner
268、 with an open mind.Someone who has to do things hisor her way all the time, will not listen to you and will not change his or her mind isnta good partner. 18 The leader should take into account the needs and feelings ofthe other partner not totally ignoring them. Spotting.Get someone you feel comfor
269、table with spotting you.One of the mainroles of a training partner is spotting and if you dont trust them, theres not muchpoint in having them around to help. 19 If you are a beginner, try to find someone who knows what they aredoing. You will get more out of your training than if you train with ano
270、ther beginner.While there are a number of advantages of having a training partner, there arealso advantages of working alone. 20A. Training level.B - Similar strength levels.C. Be selective when choosing a training partner.D. Find someone with a similar training goal as you.E. In every partnership,
271、one person will tend to be the leader.F. Do not train with someone who is satisfied with no improvement.G. In the end, it is really up to you whether or not you need a training partner.【 语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者在文中介绍了挑选一个好的健身伙伴需要考虑的几个因素。16. C 根据上文 “A good training partner can be a great asset( 有用的人) .the ro
272、ad to frustration.可知,健身伙伴有好有坏;再结合下文的“Here area few things to look out for”可知,C项 “ 挑选健身伙伴时要仔细斟酌“承上启下,符合语境。17. F 根据上文中的“Attitude.Get a partner with a positive attitude.可知,挑选健身伙伴时要考虑对方的态度, 选择那些态度积极的人做伙伴,而不要和那些不求上进的人结为健身伙伴,故 选F。18. E E 项中的 “the leader”与空格后的“The leader should take into accountthe needs a
273、nd feelings of the other partner not totally ignoring them.”相照应, 故选Eo 19. A 根据下文中的 “If you are a beginner, try to find someone who.trainwith another beginner.”可知,选择健身伙伴时还要考虑个人训练水平,挑选那些比自己水平高的人作为健身伙伴。20. G 根据上文中的While there are a number of advantages of having atraining partner, there are also advant
274、ages of working alone.v 可 次 口 , G 项,“ 最终,你是否需要健身伙伴真的要由你自己来决定”符合语境。HL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)In 1994 I was in the midst of a depression( 抑郁症) .When I was depressed, I2 1 . One day I was cleaning up the rooms and found a CD covered with dust.I wipedit off, put it in the 22 and started washing dishe
275、s.A mans voice, reading poetry,filled my house.The sound of the speakers voice and the words of the poems reachedsomething deep inside me.I stopped and 23 .I began to take poems into my life, not simply reading them, but developing richrelationships with the 24 , I learned many by heart.They became
276、my therapy( 疗法)and 25 . Those poems made me wiser and healthier.26 , in the fall of 2008, poetry 27 me in a way I had never expected.Ihad put all my savings in a small, local fund( 基金) .Two months later, the leader ofthe fund left me a message: The financial crisis 28 our fund particularlyhard.Weve
277、lost everything/9I stood there, 29 .Suddenly I heard a poem, 30 , called Kindness in my mind.It felt like thepoem had been written for me 31 , for this exact moment, like the perfect helper32 on the scene at the instant of an accident.Ki办ess became my 33 , I read itbefore going to bed, and at breakf
278、ast every morning.lt reminded me that this was not a34 , but a path to sympathy, and I was not walking alone.Even now, I reach forKindness several times a week to carry me 35 the heart of what really matters tome.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。 “ 我”患有抑郁症,偶然间爱上了诗歌朗诵,这些诗歌抚慰了 “ 我”的心灵; “ 我”投资基金,遭遇金融危机,积蓄全都没了,是一首名叫 善良
279、的诗歌让“ 我”重新对生活燃起希望。21. A.ran B. sleptC. cleaned D. sangC 根据下句中的“One day I was cleaning up the rooms可知, 我 ”抑郁时便会打扫房间。C项 意 为 “ 清除,打 扫 ,符合语境。故选C。22. A.drawerB playerC. washer D. fridgeB 根据下句中的“Amans voice, reading poetry, ,可以判断,“ 我 将CD放进了播放器。B项 意 为“CD、 唱片、 录像带等的播放机 , 符合语境。 故 选B。 23. A.wept B. leftC. lau
280、ghed D. listenedA 根据语境可知,朗读者的声音和诗歌的内容触动了 “ 我”的内心深处;据此可推知,“ 我”停下手中的活,哭了起来。A项 意 为 “ 哭泣”,符合语境。故 选A。124. A.tunes B. rhymesC. words D. CDsC 根据第一段倒数第二句中的the words of the poems”,并结合下一句“Ilearned many by heart.“可知,此处指诗歌的内容。故 选C。25. A.medicine B. foodC. assistance D. attentionA 根据上文中的“I was in the midst of a
281、depression( 抑郁症) .”和该句中的 关 键 词“therapy( 疗法) ”可知,此处指这些诗歌成为“ 我”治疗抑郁症的良药。A项 意 为 “ 药品,药物,良药”,符合语境。故 选A。26. A.Still B. YetC. Then D. SoonC 结合第一段第一句中的“In 1994”和该句中的“in the fall of 2008”可知,此处指后来,在2008年的秋天。故 选C。27. A.surprised B. impressedC. warned D. rescuedD 根据下文描述的诗歌帮助“ 我”从钱财损失中恢复过来并成为“ 我”的精神支柱可以判断,这些诗歌以
282、“ 我”未曾预料到的方式拯救了 “ 我”。D项意 为 “ 拯救”,符合语境。故选D。28. A.hit B. blewC. pushed D. pressedA 根据下文“Weve lost everything可知,此处表示“ 金融危机重创了 我们 的 基 金J A项 意 为 “ 产生不良影响,打击,危害,重 创 ,符合语境。故选A。29. A.fearless B. thanklessC. breathless D. defencelessC 根据上文可知, 经济危机使“ 我”的积蓄打了水漂, 故此处指“ 我”站在那儿,喘不过气来。C项 意 为 “ 喘不过气来的”,符合语境。故选C。30.
283、 A.by coincidence B. out of nowhereC. in the distance D. by accidentB 根据该句Suddenly I heard a poem.in my mind.“可知,此处应指不知怎么地,“ 我”的脑海中响起了一首叫 善良的诗。B项 意 为 “ 不知怎么地”,符合语境。故 选B。31. A.immediately B. sincerelyC. casually D. personallyD 根据该句中的for me”和“for this exact moment”可以判断, “ 我”感觉这首诗就像是为“ 我”量身定做的。D项 意 为 “
284、 个别地,私人地”,符合语境。故选D。32. A.reading B. arrivingC. walking D. escapingB 根据语境可知,这首诗的出现就如一位合适的施助者抵达了事故现场。B项 意 为 “ 到达,抵达”,符合语境。故 选B。33. A.homework B. religionC. prayer D. memoryC 根据下文的 “I read it before going to bed, and at breakfast everymorning.可知,这首诗成了 “ 我”的祈祷文。C项 意 为 “ 祈祷文,祷辞”,符合语境。故选C。34. A.mistake B.
285、 lessonC. comfort D. tragedyD 根据该句中的“but a path to sympathy”以及上文所叙述的受经济危机的冲击,“ 我”的钱都打了水漂可知,这首诗歌让“ 我”意识到这件事情并不是悲剧,而是通向同情的道路。D项 意 为 “ 悲剧,不幸”,符合语境。故选D。35. A.for B. withC. offD. intoD carry sb./sth.into意 为 “ 将某人/ 某物带至”。此处指这首诗歌带“ 我”走 进 对 “ 我”来说什么才是真正重要的东西的核心。故选D。IV. 语法填空(共10小题;每 小 题1.5分,满 分15分)If youre a
286、 fan of great movies, you have 36. (probable) heard aboutDreamWorks Pictures, or simply DreamWorks.This American movie company hasmade some of 37. greatest live-action and animated films in recenthistory.DreamWorks 38.(start)in 1994 by three of the top movie producersin Hollywood: Steven Spielberg,
287、David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg.They wanted DreamWorks to be different from other studios, so they made threespecial rules.First, they agreed to make 39.(few) than nine movies eachyear.By producing fewer movies, they could make sure that each one wasexcellent.Second, they said that each person
288、was free to do other 40.(create)projects.The final rule was that they would stop 41.(work) beforedinner, so they could spend time with 42.(they) families.When the time came to pick a logo for their new company, Spielberg wanted alogo 43. made people think of Hollywood studios from the past.In the en
289、d,the producers chose a picture of a boy sitting on the moon, 44.(hold)afishing rod.This logo also reminds people about their childhood.The companychanged hands many times, eventually focusing 45. animation andchanging its name to DreamWorks Animation in 2004.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了梦工厂影业的创立与发展过程。36.
290、probably 设空处作状语修饰“heard about”,故填副词probably。37. the 形容词最高级前面需用定冠词,故 填the。38. was started 由“in 1994”可知,此处需用一般过去 时 , 又因主语“DreamWorks”与start之间是被动关系,故 填was startedo 39. fewer 由than可知,此处需用比较级,故 填fewer。40. creative 设空处作定语,意 为 “ 创 造 性 的 ,故 填creative。41. working stop doing sth.意 为 “ 停止做某事”。42. their 设空处作定语修
291、饰families,故填their。43. that/which 设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词logo,且在从句中作主语,故填that/which。44. holding 由句意可知设空处作伴随状语,且boy与hold之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故填holding。45. on/upon focus on/upon. . 意为“ 集中精力于. . . 上“。V .应用文写作( 满分15分)假定你是某中学的学生会主席李华。 最近, 一批来自英国的高中生将来你校访问。请你写一篇英语发言稿,介绍为他们安排的活动。内容包括:1 . 参观校园;2 . 观看介绍学校的短片;3 . 体验中国古代成人礼(
292、adulthood ceremony)o注意:1. 词数80左右( 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数) ;2 . 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear friends,Welcome to our school._Thanks.【 参考范文】Dear friends,Welcome to our school.Fm Li Hua, president of the Student Union.Now Fd liketo tell you about the schedule for your visit today.First of all, I will show you around o
293、ur campus so that you can get a generalimpression of our school.After that, youll watch a short video that will help you learnmore about the history, characteristics, staff and students of our school.Whats more,you will take part in an ancient adulthood ceremony, which provides a goodopportunity for
294、 you to experience.Thanks.VI.读后续写( 满分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Megan is a bright and curious little girl, as most children at age eight.Whenwalking she looks up, down, or sideways, never where shes going.One day, shespotted, partly covered by leaves and litter, a $100 bill.She looked
295、 to see if anyonewas watching and bent down to crumple( 弄皱)the bill in her tiny hand.Sliding it intoher jacket pocket, she took another guilty look and then hurried off to school.Her day was spent watching her jacket hung on the wall by the door.Duringlunch, she took it off and ran to the far side o
296、f the playground to pull out the crumpledbill and stare at it and see that it was real and belonged to her.When some older kidswandered by, she put it back into her pocket quickly and rushed back into theclassroom.It wasnt until she was riding home on the school bus that she started to wonderabout w
297、hom the bill had belonged to before it came to be hers. u Probably somebodyrich, “ she thought. Why else would he be so careless with $100 bills? ”She imagined a tall man in a fine wool jacket walking to his big car and pullingout a roll of money, not noticing one bill drifting( 飘)to the ground.Putt
298、ing the rollback in his pocket, he climbed into his car and drove a way. Just then, a wind blewsome leaves to cover most of the lost bill.But, then she thought, what if the bill had been a present for his little niece withher grandma because her parents were killed in a car crash? She*d have treasur
299、ed that$100 bill because it came from her generous uncle.And she*d be dreaming, even nowif she hadn*t realised she*d lost it, of all the toys and treats that the bill could buy.Shecould use it to buy a present for her grandmother.She would be heartbroken to findshed lost that $100 bill.注意:1. 续写词数应为1
300、50左右;2 . 请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:Walking slowly towards her house, she debated whether to tell her mom abouther new- found treasure.Paragraph 2 :The next day was Sunday and Megan and her mom arrived at the localsupermarket early._【 参考范文】Paragraph 1 :Walking slowly towards her house, she debated whether
301、 to tell her mom abouther new-found treasured she told her mom what had happened to her, then whatwould happen to the $100 bill? Maybe she couldnt achieve her dream she wantedto use the money to buy some homeless children some toys; without the money, shecould do nothing.But if she continued to keep
302、 the $100 bill, she would feel so guiltythat she couldnt sleep well.At that moment, she regretted picking up the bill.Finally,she decided to ask her mother to buy some toys for some poor children.Withouthesitation, her mother agreed.Paragraph 2 :The next day was Sunday and Megan and her mom arrived
303、at the localsupermarket earlyTht money was still in her jacket and it still belonged toher.Suddenly, she found some toy planes which were right presents just for thosechildren! She stopped her mother, and offered to buy them. I can pay for the toysmyself, “ she told her mother what had happened.Afte
304、r Megan paid for the presents,her mother gave her a $100 bill and the thumbs up.Getting a praise from her mother,she felt very happy.单元综合检测( 五)( 时间:100分钟 满分:120分)I . 阅读理解( 共15小题;每小题2.5分,满 分37.5分)APutting a dinosaur skeleton( 骨架) together is not easy.The skeletons are usuallyvery incomplete.Many dino
305、saur fossils( 化石)are discovered badly damaged.Bonesare often found crushed( 压碎) or bent by the great weight of the dirt and rockabove.Sometimes parts from different creatures are mixed together.This just adds tothe confusion.Unfortunately, some scientists have not been careful enough in their descri
306、ptionsof dinosaurs.They have told grand stories of how dinosaurs looked and behaved.All ofthese descriptions are based on guessworkthe imaginations of people who havenever seen a living dinosaur.Some scientists have made complete pictures ofdinosaurs based on just a single bone or tooth or leg.Such
307、pictures are based on manyguesses and very little facts.The scientists1 ideas often turn out to be wrong whenmore facts are discovered.Dinosaur fossils are not found with labels attached showing what the animalslooked like.That is why no pictures of dinosaurs are exactly right.Every dinosaurpainting
308、 is sure to contain at least some wrong information.No artist in the twentiethcentury ever saw the living, breathing animalscomplete with skin, flesh, and color.For instance, imagine never having seen or heard of a peacock.One day you findthe jumbled bones of it buffed in the ground.You try to put t
309、he bones together to forma skeleton. And then you try to draw a picture of what the animal looked like when itwas alive.But bones cannot tell the whole story.Even if you are a very good artist, itwould be a miracle if you drew a true picture of a peacock just from the bones andyour imagination.【 语篇解
310、读】 本文是一篇说明文。由于恐龙化石被发现时是毁坏的,所以拼接恐龙骨架很难,而且科学家在描述恐龙时也是在仅有的几片化石上做猜想,经常被证明是错误的。1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why putting a dinosaur skeletontogether is difficult?A. No one has seen a living dinosaur.B Dinosaur bones are too complicated when found.C. Dinosaur bones are crushed or bent when fou
311、nd.D. Dinosaur bones are mixed with other animals* bones when found.B 细节理解题。根据第一段的内容可知,所发现的恐龙骨骼遭到了严重的破坏,或压碎或变形,有些还和其他动物的骨骼混合到一块,而且根据下文可知现代人谁也没见过活着的恐龙,所 以A、C、D三项都是原因。故 选B。2. According to Paragraph 2, we can infer that .A. some scientists are very careful in their descriptions of dinosaursB. the descr
312、iptions of dinosaurs contain some wrong informationC. some scientists have made complete pictures of dinosaurs based on factsD. the ideas of scientists are often proved wrong when more facts are discoveredB 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “All of these descriptions are based onguesswork the imaginations of people who
313、 have never seen a living dinosaur., 可推知关于恐龙的描述是建立在人们的想象之上,因此这些描述含有错误信息。故选B。3. Taking a peacock as an example, the author shows t hat .A. it is easy to put the peacock bones together to form a skeletonB. it is not easy to put the peacock bones together to form a skeletonC. a very good artist can dra
314、w a good picture even if he has never seen a peacockD. it is impossible to draw a correct picture based on the bones and onesimaginationD 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句话“Even if you are a very good artist,it would be a miracle if you drew a true picture of a peacock just from the bones andyour imagination., ,可知答案为
315、D。4. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why it is difficult for scientists to find dinosaur fossils.B Why scientists can*t give exact description of dinosaurs.C. How we can get right information about dinosaurs.D. How we can put a dinosaur skeleton together.B 主旨大意题。全文谈论了在没有任何人见过恐龙的情况下,要想准确地描述出来恐龙是什
316、么样子的,这是非常困难的,所 以B项内容是文章谈论的中心。The sun is setting on a summer night.At the entrance to a deep, dark cave, a fewbats fly out.Then more and more of the small, furry creatures appear.Within a fewminutes, a whole river of bats is pouring out of the cave, and they keep coming,millions and millions of them.
317、Sound like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not, this scene takes place everynight, all summer long, at Bracken Cave in Texas, where 20 million bats fly outsideto feed on insects.Every March or April, Mexican free- tailed bats migrate up to 1, 609 kilometersfrom their winter home places, like min
318、es, tunnels, hollow trees, and under bridgesin Mexico to this cave.Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one babybat.As many as 500 baby bats live crammed( 挤)into one square foot of space, andthose bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them warm and comfortable.Withbad sight, how
319、 can mother bats recognise their own babies? Their good sense of smellhelps them the most.When the adult bats leave the cave at night to feed, they eat tons of insects in asingle night, including many pests that eat farmers1 crops.And they get rid ofmosquitoes, too.The cave, quiet in winter, is full
320、 of life all summer.The floor of the cave iscovered with bugs.Gnats are flying around, and beetles are crawling up your leg whenyou walk in!When twenty million bats fly out of one cave opening, they make acolumn( 柱)so thick that they show up on the radar at the nearby airport.So much forbats being s
321、cary!【 语篇解读】每年夏天,成千上万只蝙蝠飞到德克萨斯州的一个洞穴繁衍生殖,生殖期结束大群蝙蝠飞出洞穴,出现在附近机场的雷达上空,场面壮观、可怕。5. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To explain the living habits of bats.B. To describe what bats look like.C. To talk about a frightening scene of a film.D. To introduce the topic of the passage.D 推理判断题。第一段中描述了
322、大群的蝙蝠从洞中飞出的壮观景象, 是为了引出下文要谈到的主题。6. Why do Mexican free-tailed bats fly to Bracken Cave in Texas?A. To escape from the cold of Mexico.B To give birth and raise their young.C. To gather plenty of food for winter.D. To help farmers in Texas kill harmful insects.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “ Soon after they arrive,
323、each mother givesbirth to one baby bat.v可知,蝙蝠夏天飞到德克萨斯州的一个岩洞是为了产下后代并抚育它们。7. Which of the following senses helps mother bats recognise their babies?A. Touch. B. Sight.C. Smell. D. Taste.C 细节理解题。 根据第三段的末句Their good sense of smell helps them themost.“可知,视力很差的蝙蝠是靠敏锐的嗅觉识别自己的孩子的。8. According to the passage
324、, we can learn that .A. the bats living in the cave benefit the local farmersB Mexican free- tailed bats prevent other animals living in the caveC. the large group of Mexican bats sometimes destroy the local radarD. caves are the places where Mexican bats live all the year roundA 推理判断题。根据第四段“ they e
325、at tons of insects in a single night,including many pests that eat farmers crops.And they get rid of mosquitoes, too. “ 可知, 晚上觅食的蝙蝠可以吃掉几吨的昆虫,包括许多害虫。另外,它们还吃蚊子。由此可推知,有益于当地的农民,故A正确。CAs we all know, New Zealand is one of the world*s main island groups,extending 1, 700 km across the South Pacific Ocean,
326、midway between the Equatorand the South Pole.The North Island and the South Island make up most of New Zealands 268, 000sq km, an area similar to that of the United Kingdom.New Zealand is a temperate,oceanic land, the antipodes ( 恰恰相反的事物)of Spain, Portugal and westernFrance.lt has a coastline 10, 00
327、0 km long and no inland locality is more than 110 kmfrom the sea.New Zealand is full of every kind of physiognomy( 土 也 形 , 土 也 貌 ) ,but is especiallyfor the fact that about three- quarters of the country lies more than 200 meters abovesea leveLMuch of the North Islands shape has been created by volc
328、anic activity.Thecountry lies across the “mobile” belt of the earths crust which circles the PacificOcean.This represents the shape of the land by features all common to the NewZealand landscape 一 volcanoes, hot springs, mountain chains and active fault lines.The centre of the North Island is crowne
329、d by mildly active volcanoes reaching aheight of 2, 797 m on Mount Ruapehu.New Zealand*s famous thermal( 温泉的)regionruns northeast from here, through the countrys largest lake, Taupo, and Rotorua toWhite Island in the Bay of Plenty.lt is the centre point of the 500 km long SouthernAlps, a wild region
330、 of spectacular alpine peaks, lakes and remote “sounds”. Beyondthe mountain areas lie extensive rolling down lands in regions such as SouthCanterbury in the south and Hawkes Bay in the north.【 语篇解读】 本文介绍了新西兰地理方面的信息。9. The geographical location of the New Zealand is a c r os s .A. the Indian OceanB.
331、the North Pacific OceanC. the South Pacific OceanD. the EquatorC 由题干可知本题问的是新西兰的地理位置。文章第一段提到:“NewZealand is one of the worlds main island groups, extending 1, 700 km across theSouth Pacific Ocean, midway between the Equator and the South Pole”。故选 Co 10. The climate in New Zealand can be described as
332、.A. mild and oceanic B. dry and coldC. dry and inland D. dry and oceanicA 本题是关于新西兰的气候。从第二段中的New Zealand is a temperate,oceanic land”可知新西兰属于海洋性气候,气候温和,与A相符。因此可以排除B和C; D项虽然有oceanic( 海洋性的) , 但又提到dry( 干旱的) ,与文章不符。 11. The physiognomy of New Zealand may i n c l u d e .A. lakes, hot springs, long rivers a
333、nd plainsB. volcanoes, hot springs and mountain chainsC. heights, mountain chains, lakes and plainsD. rivers, lakes and plainsB 由题干中的physiognomy可定位到第三段。第三段提到“The countrylies across the mobile belt of the earths crust which circles the Pacific Ocean.Thisrepresents the shape of the land by features al
334、l common to the New Zealand landscape volcanoes, hot springs, mountain chains and active fault lines.v , 与 B 相符。12. From the passage we know that .A. New Zealand has a very short coastlineB. earthquakes have greatly influenced the North Islands shapeC. volcanic activities have greatly influenced the
335、 North Islands shapeD. the country lies across the “mobile“ belt of the earths crust which circles theAtlantic OceanC 由第三段第二句:“Much of the North Islands shape has been created byvolcanic activity.可知, 答案为C ,同时排除B。 文章开始就提到新西兰是个岛国,因此其海岸线应该不短,所 以A不可选;D认为新西兰位于环大西洋的地层活动带上,而原文提到的是环太平洋,故D也不正确。DCome and disc
336、over the little big city in Switzerland.It*s worth it to see the nicestsights.In fact, no matter what your idea of fun is, youll find it in Zurich.If it is your first stay in this city, you should start in the heart of Zurich, thehistorical romantic old part of a town.Here, you1! have a wonderful ti
337、me drinking andeating in a charming bistro where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun.If you like, you can climb aboard a lake cruiser for a 3- hour tour around the lakeor just walk up to the border of the lake and feed the proud swans and cute ducks,which is the cheapest way to enjoy the lake. You
338、 will be absolutely amazed at the niceview over the lake of the high Alps covered with snow.Be sure to visit the beautiful mountain called House Mountain, which can giveyou the most unforgettable overview of Zurich.You can take a ride on the railwaybuilt in 1923 to the top where you can breathe the
339、fresh mountain air.From the lookouttower, youll have a picturesque view of the lake, the city and the amazing Alps.Last,dont miss walking down the most famous shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, adistance of 1.4 kilometers.On both sides, youll find everything you need and ofcourse, youll find the w
340、ell- known Swiss banks.Come to see us.Youll have an unforgettable stay in this little big city.You wontregret it.【 语篇解读】 本文推荐了瑞士的一座适合旅行的城市苏黎世以及其必去的景点。13. According to the passage, you may not have the chance of if yougo to Switzerland.A. going shopping on a famous shopping streetB. visiting the beau
341、tiful lake and mountainC. visiting the romantic old part of a townD. making some traditional Swiss food in personD 细节理解题。根据文章的第二段可知在苏黎世你可以去the historicalromantic old part of a town;根据第三、 四段可知你可以去观赏湖景和去山上俯瞰;根据第四段倒数第二句可知你可以在最有名的购物街上购物;而 选 项D在文章中未提及。14. What does the underlined word “bistro in Paragrap
342、h 2 probably refer to?A. A bookstore. B. A barbershop.C. A small restaurant. D. A shopping center.C 词义猜测题。根据句中的youll have a wonderful time drinking andeating”可以判断bistro应该指的是小饭店。15. The purpose of this passage is to .A. introduce some interesting places in ZurichB encourage people to go to Zurich to
343、have a visitC. let people know more about the history of ZurichD. tell people how to get fun when visiting ZurichB 作者意图题。 根据文章的第一段和末段可以看出文章的目的是通过介绍苏黎世的景色,鼓励人们到那里去旅行。II.阅读七选五( 共5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分12.5分)How to Achieve a School GoalEvery person wants to achieve the goals set at the beginning of a new schoo
344、lyear. 16 When it comes to choosing your goal, make sure that it states exactlywhat it is that you want to achieve.If your goal seems too big, divide it into simpler,easier tasks. Write down your goal.You can write it in a journal or write it on a stickynote.Writing keeps your memory fresh and helps
345、 you clear up the useless things inyour brain.Try to keep a journal or a diary. Break your goal down.By breaking your goal up into manageable sections, itallows you to mentally make your way through the goal until the end of a y e a r.17Therefore youre far less likely to give up or dodge your goal b
346、y taking shortcuts orrefusing to do anything. 18 Turn off all distractions( 使人分心的事物) like TV, the Internet, yourphone and every other devices you have at home.Keep e- mails, phone calls, texts,etc.to a minimum. Make it happen. 19 Thinking is a useful start but thinking doesnt do theheavy work and th
347、inking certainly won*t move mountains.Go out every morningknowing what you need to do and then do it! Stay positive.Keep saying that you can do it.Stay motivated and be confident. Reward yourself. 20 Every once in a while, if you complete a goal, treatyourself to an extra bar of chocolate or make ti
348、me to read that book youve beenwanting to read two months ago.A. Dont be too hard on yourself.B. Put a brake( 阻力) on distractions.C. This method makes it easier to handle.D. Carry out your goal as soon as possible.E. It is necessary to choose a proper way to finish the goals.F. Dont think to yoursel
349、f that over time you will manage to do it.G. Choose specific, realistic goals or even one single but very important goal.【 语篇解读】 这是一篇说明文。文章简要向读者介绍了完成学习目标的几种策略。16. G 此处填主旨句。根据下文 u When it comes to choosing your goal,make sure that it states exactly what it is that you want to achieve.” 及空后的关键词choosin
350、g可知,空处表示要选择什么样的目标,故 选G项( 选择具体的、现实的目标,甚至一个单一的但是非常重要的目标) 。17. C 本段主要介绍分解目标,根据空后的“Therefore youre far less likelyto give up or dodge your goal by taking shortcuts or refusing to do anything.”及关键词therefore可知,空处应表示原因:分解目标这种方法使得它更容易处理,符合本段内容。所以应选C项。18. B 从文章结构上可以看出,此空是主旨句,且与前几个要点并列,所以可推知此句为祈使句,同时根据本段中的“Tu
351、rn off all distractions( 使人分心的事物) ”可 知 , 此 处 选B项( 停止分心) 。19. F 分析本段的主旨句“Make it happen.”以及空后的Thinking is a usefulstart but thinking doesnt do the heavy work and thinking certainly won*t movemountains.“可知,做事不能只是思考要让它发生,F项 中 的“Dont think toyourself( 不要只是想想) ”与空后内容相符。故 选F。20. A 由本段主旨句“Reward yourself.(
352、 奖励自己。) ”及 if you completea goal, treat yourself to an extra bar of chocolate or make time to read that book ” 可知,A项“Dont be too hard on yourself.(不要对自己太苛刻。) ”承接下文,且从反面论证此段主旨,符合语境,故 选A项。HL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)I will never forget, three years ago, that I had a job that almost destroyed me.My21
353、was that I loved my job too much and couldnt get enough of it.Working fbr thePresident was better than any other 22 that Id ever had.In the morning, Icouldnt 23 to get to the office.At night, I didnt want to leave.Part of my mind24 at work even when I was at 25 with my kids at night.Not 26 , all the
354、 other parts of my life shriveled( 枯萎)into a dried raisin( 葡萄干) .I lost touch with my 27 , as I saw little of my wife or my two sons.I lostcontact with my old friends! even began to lose contact with myself.Then oneevening, I 28 home to tell the boys I wouldnt make it back in time to say goodnight.F
355、d already missed five 29 that week.Sam, the younger of the two, saidthat was OK, but asked me to wake him up 30 I got home.I explained that Id beback so late that he would have gone to sleep 31 ; it was probably better if I sawhim the next moming.But he insisted.I asked him why.He said he just wante
356、d to knowI was there at home.To this day, I cant 32 exactly what happened to me at thatmoment. Yet I suddenly knew I had to 33 my job.After I said in public that I had quit my job, I received a number of34 . Most people were understanding, but a few were angry.They wrote to tell meangrily that I sho
357、uldnt think myself virtuous. 35 work was virtuous; leaving animportant job to spend more time with my family was not.【 语篇解读】 本文讲述了作者3年前沉迷工作而疏离家庭的经历。从一次与儿子通话后作者明白他不得不辞掉工作,回归家庭。21. A.advantage B. diseaseC. problem D. fightC 作者曾经做过的一份工作几乎毁了他, 根据后文的语境可知主要问题是他太爱那份工作了。22. A.gift B. factC. job D. troubleC
358、根据语境可知作者是在把以前的工作与那份工作相比较。23. A.hope B. standC. stop D. waitD 根据语境可知作者每天早上都迫不及待地想去工作。24. A.remained B. heldC. blocked D. leftA 根据语境可知即使在家的时候,作者仍然想着工作上的事情。25. A.lunch B. homeC. schoolD. breakfastB 根据后文的with my kids at night”可知是晚上在家和孩子们在一起的时候。26. A.reallyC. surprisinglyB. interestinglyD. usuallyC 作者一门心
359、思扑在工作上,所以毫不让人惊讶, 作者生活的其他方面开始枯萎。27. A.parentsC. familyB - teachersD. friendsC 根据后文的as I saw little of my wife or my two sons”可知作者与家人几乎不联系了。28. A.wroteB. phonedC. ranD. droveB 根据后文内容可知作者给家里的两个孩子打了个电话。29. A.bedtimesB. kissesC. nightsD. callsA 作者晚上要很晚才能回家,又要错过孩子们的就寝时间了。bedtime在这 里 指 “ 就寝时间”。30. A.howeve
360、rB - wheneverC. whateverD whereverB 根据语境可知小儿子说不管作者什么时候回来,都要把他叫醒。31. A.as wellB on purposeC. in timeD. long beforeD 根据语境可知作者担心自己回去的时候,两个孩子已经睡着很久了。32. A.noticeB. feelC. requireD. explainD 根据语境可知作者到现在也无法完全说清楚他当时的真切感受。33. A.valueB. leaveC. keepD. takeB 作者虽然不知道当时自己到底是怎么想的,但他知道自己必须辞职。34. A.newspapersB. in
361、terviewsC. lettersD. invitationsC 根据They wrote to tell me. “ 可知作者辞职的消息公开后,他收到了很多的来信。35. A.Timeless B. HardC. Valuable D. NecessaryB 根据前文有些人非常生气的语境可知,在他们眼里辛苦工作才是美德,为了多花些时间和家人待在一起而辞职则不是美德。IV.语法填空( 共10小题;每 小 题1.5分,满 分15分)Most students do an IQ test early in their school career.Even if they never see th
362、e36.(result), they feel that their IQ is what decides how well they are going todo in life.When they see other students doing 37.(well)than them, theyusually believe that those students have 38.higher IQ and that there isnothing they can do 39.(change)the facts.However, new research intopeoples EQ s
363、uggests that success is not 40.(simple)the result of a high IQ.While your IQ tells you how 41.(intelligence)you are, your EQ tellsyou how well you use your intelligence.Professor Salovery, who 42.(invent)the term EQ, gives the following description: At work, it is your EQ43. gets you promoted( 晋升).
364、44.(support)by his academicresearch, Professor Salovery suggests that when predicting( 预测)someones futuresuccess, we should pay more attention 45. their character.Peoples EQmight actually matter more than their IQ.【 语篇解读】 这是一篇议论文。本文论述了智商和情商对人的不同影响。36. results 考查名词的数。句意:即使他们从来没有看到结果,他们觉得他们的智商决定了他们在生活
365、中会做得多好。根据语境可知,此处表示测试结果,因result是可数名词,且其前没有限定词,应填复数形式。故 填results。37. better 考查副词比较级。句意:当他们看到其他学生做得比他们好,他们通常认为那些学生有更高的智商,他们不能做什么来改变事实。由空后的than可知,此处用副词well的比较级。故 填better。38. a 考查冠词。句意:当他们看到其他学生做得比他们好,他们通常认为那些学生有更高的智商, 他们不能做什么来改变事实。 此处用不定冠词表泛指,且higher的发音以辅音音素开头,应使用不定冠词a。故填a。39. to change 考查非谓语动词。句意:当他们看到
366、其他学生做得比他们好,他们通常认为那些学生有更高的智商,他们不能做什么来改变事实。分析句子结构可知,change在句中作非谓语动词,此处应用动词不定式作目的状语,故填 to changeo 40. simply 考查副词。句意:然而,一项关于人类情商的新研究表明,成功不仅仅是高智商的结果。此处用副词修饰谓语动词。故 填simply。41. intelligent 考查形容词。句意:当你的智商告诉你你有多聪明时,你的情商告诉你如何运用你的智力。本句为感叹句,how后接形容词或副词,由空后的you are可知,此处作表语,应使用形容词。故 填intelligent。42. invented 考查动
367、词时态。句意:发明了 情 商 一 词 的Salovery教授这样描述: 在工作中,是你的情商让你升职。 根据语境可知,此处用一般过去时,表示发生在过去的动作。故 填invented。43. that 考查强调句型。句意:发明了 “ 情商” 一 词 的Salovery教授这样描述: 在工作中,是你的情商让你升职。 分析句子结构可知,本句为强调句型,其结构是:It is/was +被强调部分+ that/who + 其 他 成 分 ”,此处强调yourE Q ,应用 that。故填 that。44. Supported 考查非谓语动词。句意: 在他学术研究的支持下,Salovery教授建议,在预测
368、一个人未来的成功时,我们应该更多地关注他们的性格。根据句子结构可知,support在句中作非谓语动词,且根据by his academic research可知,Professor Salovery与动词support之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,应使用过去分词,表被动。故 填Supported。45. to 考查介词。句意:在学术研究的支持下,Salovery教授建议,在预测一个人未来的成功时,我们应该更多地关注他们的性格。pay attention to是固定短语,意 为 “ 重视;注意”。故 填to。V .应用文写作( 满 分15分)请根据以下提示以The Loch Ness Monster为
369、题, 用英语写一篇80词左右的短文。尼斯湖的成因地球表层运动参 考 词 汇 :Loch Ness尼斯湖 kelpie马形水怪尼斯湖的面积英 国 最 大 , 比英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士所有的水域加起 来 还 要 大 。有关尼斯湖怪物的传说传 说 之 一 是 这 种 怪 物 饿 了 就 会 变 为 漂 亮 的 马 ,等待人来 骑 ,然 后 跳 入 水 中 将 其 吃 掉 。尼斯湖怪物首次现身时间多 数 人 认 为 是 二 十 世 纪 三 十 年 代 。 从 那 时 起 , 尼斯湖 闻 名 于 世 。【 参 考 范 文 】The Loch Ness MonsterLoch Ness is a lake
370、 resulting from a movement in the earths crust.lt is the largestbody of fresh water in Britain.The water in Loch Ness is more than the total amountof water in all the lakes in England, Scotland and Wales.There are many stories about the Loch Ness Monster, one of which is about thekelpie.When hungry,
371、 it would leave its home and change itself into a beautiful horsewaiting for someone to climb on its back.Then it would jump straight into the Lochand eat him.Most people think that the Loch Ness monster first appeared in the 1930s and theLoch has become famous ever since.VI.读后续写( 满 分25分)阅 读 下 面 材 料
372、 ,根 据 其 内 容 和 所 给 段 落 开 头 语 续 写 两 段 ,使之构成一篇完整的 短 文 。I just finished reading a story about a school administrator who was once amiddle school teacher in a large American city.She had a life-changing experience thatI can identify with too.After dinner one evening, she was waiting to get on the elevato
373、r and when thedoors opened, she was face to face with a former student who she had made leaveschool.The student was not allowed to return and now, several years later, she wasfaced with the same student.He had brought a BB gun to school.There were zero tolerance rules in place inthe school.A BB gun,
374、 though not a deadly weapon, could still do a lot of bodily harmand perhaps it could prove dangerous.The fact is, the school was no place for it to bebrought.The student was expelled( 开除) and told not to come back.She and the student, immediately recognised each other and he offered a pleasantgreeti
375、ng to her as he stepped out of the elevator.He had in fact joined the militaryacademy and was about to take the SAT to enter college.She was thankful that his lifehad not gone in a different direction and that he wasnt in jail.He had a positiveoutlook on his life and a plan to pursue something good
376、in his future.Yesterday, I was in a grade 1 high school class teaching TOEFL Speaking.Tonywas sitting in the first row.I noticed that before class, Tony had slightly kicked a deskand was obviously upset about something.! also know that he has a girlfriend in theclass and I quickly concluded that the
377、y*d had an argument.I know that it is silly of himto act that way or perhaps even have a girlfriend at that age.Nevertheless, he did andthis little drama was unfolding even before class began.注意:1 . 续写词数应为150左右;2 . 请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:I was also sensitive to the fact that he likely wasn*t ready to
378、stand up and answerthe TOEFL questions Pd posed to the class.Paragraph 2:Ive been a teacher long enough to be able to read the students in the classroomand knew he needed some time to relax and cool down before I called on him.【 参考范文】Paragraph 1:I was also sensitive to the fact that he likely wasnt
379、ready to stand up and answerthe TOEFL questions Fd posed to the class.So I thought I should give him a fewminutes to calm down.If I didnt feel that he had recovered from his anger and beingupset, I might even skip him yesterday.There were two voices in my head when facedwith such a situation.One sai
380、d, “Make him do it! ” The other said, “Listen to yourheart. Thankfully, I listened to my heart.Paragraph 2:Fve been a teacher long enough to be able to read the students in the classroomand knew he needed some time to relax and cool down before I called on himA lefthim almost to the last one and he
381、surprised me and did better than expected.Listeningto my heart instead of making it hard on himproved to be the right thing to do.Notonly did Tony get the opportunity to receive some grace and understanding, but I alsoconcluded that a teacher needs to be strong and demanding sometimes.Nevertheless,t
382、here are also times that the teacher needs to be in touch with the emotional needs ofthe students and listen to the voice of the heart.单元综合检测( 六)( 时间:100分钟 满分:120分)I . 阅读理解( 共15小题;每小题2.5分,满 分37.5分)AWhether you just love sport or youre a professional, you can gain experiencethrough one of our interns
383、hips( 实习) . Hands-on experience and varied technical andpractical knowledge, plus understanding of different cultures and how to work withinthem will be an outstanding entry on your resume( 简历) !We hope you find something below that suits you, but if you dont, please contactus and we can probably ar
384、range it for you! So give us a call at +44( 0) 1903 502595or email us at .AUSTRALIA:Sports Internship in a Mainstream High School in PerthIntern in the Sports Department, working with the Head of Department and thePE teachers.Youll combine coaching with sports administration, lesson planning,monitor
385、ing students* performance and assisting the PE teachers in all aspects of theirwork.MALAYSIA:Scuba Diving and Dive Resort Management Internship on Pulau Tiga IslandAssist in running a dive centre on the island of Pulau Tiga.Youll experiencerunning a water sports centre and if you stay for 3 months,
386、you can do a total of 60dives as a condition for the Dive Master Course.Youll assist the Dive Master in managing the dive centre, guiding and assistingnew learners, handling customers* enquiries and reporting to the Dive Instructor.SOUTH AFRICA:Sports Work Experience Internship at a Sports School in
387、 KnysnaIts a well- regarded sports school on the famous Garden Route.Youll learn allaspects of the daily running and management of a sports school set up to help lessadvantaged children.Sports include archery, bowls, cricket, cycling, football, golf,hockey and tennis.Also, you should help organize s
388、ports festivals and develop sport inthe poor communities.【 语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了三个海外实习岗位,不论你是职业运动员还是体育爱好者,都可以申请。1. Who is the text written for?A - Students who need a part- time job.B. Students who enjoy doing sports in free time.C. Students who want to have an internship abroad.D. Students who want t
389、o help children in other countries.C 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 第 一 段 中 的“internships( 实 习 ) ” 以 及“plusunderstanding of different cultures and how to work within them will be an. “ 可 次 口 ,本文的目标读者是那些寻求海外实习机会的学生。2. Where can you find the most suitable internship if you are interested in scubadiving?A. In Austral
390、ia.B. In South Africa.C. On Garden Route.D. On Pulau Tiga Island.D 细节理解题。 从第二则广告项目可知, 这个实习机会是在马来西亚迪加岛的一个潜水中心,所以适合对潜水有兴趣的人。3. What do we know about the sports school in Knysna?A. It serves as a famous scenic spot.B. It aims at training the best athletes.C. It is intended for less advantaged children.
391、D. It often holds sports festivals in poor communities.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Youll learn all aspects of the dailyrunning and management of a sports school set up to help less advantaged children/9可知,这所学校是为那些条件比较差的孩子们建的。4. Which aspect do the three jobs mentioned in the text share?A. Administration.B - Tea
392、ching classes.C. Guiding new learners.D. Handling customers* enquiries.A 细节理解题。 根据AUSTRALIA部 分 中 的“You” combine coaching w汕sports administration, v MALASIA 部分中的 uYoull assist the Dive Master inmanaging the dive centre, “ 以及 SOUTH AFRICA 部分中的“Youll learn all aspectsof the daily running and management
393、 of a sports school set up to help less advantagedchildren 概括可知,这三个实习项目都涉及管理工作。BWhen Carson Palmer, a professional American football player, hurt his arm afew years ago, he took a week off from throwing the football.But in his head, Palmerpracticed every day.The following weekend, Palmer had the bes
394、t game of his life.For more than a century, scientists have been trying to understand how thismental training works.In the 1930s, researchers proved by experiment that whenyoure imagining an action, your brain sends signals to your muscles( 肌肉)which aretoo weak to tighten the muscles but might help
395、train the body to perfdrm.In otherwords, mental practice might create a pattern in your head, like an inner how- to guidefor a particular skill.Sports psychologists have conducted hundreds of studies comparing imaginedand physical practice for actions.On the whole, the research shows that mentaltrai
396、ning works.A 2012 study, for example, compared 32 amateur golfers whopracticed hitting the balls to another 32 who merely held a golf club in their hands andvisualized( 想象)their swings.Under the same training rules, both groups improvedtheir skills by getting the ball about 4 inches closer to the ho
397、le.Visualization has advantages over the real thing: You can do it anywhere, evenwhen injured.lt is safe 一 a major plus for high-risk performers such as gymnasts andsurgeons. And you can practice for longer periods of time because youre not restrictedby physical tiredness.Thatrs not to say its easy,
398、 however, weve had Olympic-levelathletes sitting in our lab, visualizing the movements for two hours, “ says TadhgMacintyre, a sports psychologist at the University of Limerick in Ireland/ When weredone, theyre absolutely tired.”It doesnt work for everyone, though. If youre a novice, the effect can
399、beharmful, v warns Macintyre. uIf you*re trying to visualize a free throw, and you donteven know the proper movement, then youre probably going to mentally practice thewrong skill.”【 语篇解读】 研究发现运动员的精神训练法能训练运动员的肌肉反应,在头脑中形成自己的反应模式,能促进一个运动员的技能水平的提高, 但此法不适用于新手。5. The author introduces the topic of the te
400、xt by .A. giving an exampleB presenting an argumentC. explaining a phenomenonD. making an assumptionA 推理判断题。 文章第一段用美国橄榄球运动员Carson Palmer受伤在家,但是坚持精神训练的例子来引出运动员通过精神训练法也能促进或保持运动员的竞技水平这个话题。故答案选A。6. What happens when one is visualizing an action?A. A special skill is quickly acquired.B A certain model is
401、 formed in the head.C. The muscles grow increasingly tense.D. The brain sends strong messages to the body.B 细节理解题。根据第二段 uIn other words, mental practice might create apattern in your head, like an inner how-to guide for a particular skill.” 精神训练法也会训练运动员的肌肉反应,创建你头脑的反应模式。故答案选B。7. What does the underli
402、ned word “novice“ in the last paragraph mean?A. Coach. B. Specialist.C. Beginner. D. Judge.C 词义猜测题。根据最后一子殳dont even know the proper movement”可知,novice指不知道运动的正确姿势和动作,对该运动不是很熟悉的人,由此可以知道该词是初学者、新手的意思。故答案选C。8. What is the main idea of the text?A. Athletes are likely to win games through imagined practice
403、.B. Practicing a skill properly in mind can produce intended effect.C. Practice whether mental or physical has its own characteristics.D. Scientists have found a safe way for athletes to practice their skills.B 主旨大意题。本文用一个著名运动员的例子来引出话题,运动员用运动的精神训练法在某种程度上也能跟身体训练一样,达到促进运动技能的效果。故答案选B。CReading can be a
404、social activity.Think of the people who belong to bookgroups.They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them.Now the websiteBookC turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like toshare.BookCrossing provides an iden
405、tification number to stick inside the book.Thenthe person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure,traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two thingsthat change your life are the people
406、 you meet and books you read.BookCrossingcombines both.”Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffeeshops.Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what theythought of it
407、.E- mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated aboutwhere their books have been fbund.Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not tobe selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real”and n
408、ot the virtual( 虚拟) . The site now has more than one million members in morethan one hundred thirty-five countries.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个图书漂流的网站,该网站鼓励人们拿出自己的图书与他人分享, 如今超过135个国家的一百多万人成为该网站的会员。9. Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A. To explain what they are.B. To introdu
409、ce BookCrossing.C. To stress the importance of reading.D. To encourage readers to share their ideas.B 推理判断题。由题干定位到第一段,该段首先说阅读是一种社会性的活动,然后谈到读书小组(book groups),接下来说到BookCrossing这个网站,说该网站给传统的读书小组翻开了新的一页(turns the page o n ),然后逐段介绍这个网站的做法,由此推断,介绍读书小组的目的是引出这个网站,因 此 选B项。A项 “ 解释它们的含义”,C项 “ 强调阅读的重要性”,D项 “ 鼓励
410、读者分享他们的观点”,均不是作者提到读书小组的目的,可排除。10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The book.B An adventure.C. A public place.D. The identification number.A 代词指代题。画线词在第二段,该段详细介绍这个网站的具体做法:会员去网站登记自己愿意分享的书,网站给这本书一个身份编号并贴在书中,主人把书留在公共场所,希望这本书会跟“ 找到它的每个新读者”一起旅行。由此可知代词it指前文提到的the book。B项 “ 一次冒险
411、”,C项 “ 一处公共场所”,D项 “ 身份编号”,均不是it所指的内容。XX. What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?A. Meet other readers to discuss it.B. Keep it safe in his bookcase.C. Pass it on to another reader.D. Mail it back to its owner.C 推理判断题。从题干中的after reading it判断答案在第四段。该段说,人们在看完一本书之后就把书留在公园的长凳、 公共汽车、火车站及咖
412、啡馆等地方,下一位找到这本书的人就到网站上记录他们找到这本书的地点,由此可推断选C项 “ 把书继续传递给另一位读者”。A项 “ 与其他读者会面, 讨论这本书”,B项 “ 把书妥善保存在书架上” ,D项 “ 把书邮寄给他的主人”,均不是会员的做法。12. What is the best title for the text?A. Online Reading : A Virtual TourB. Electronic Books: A New TrendC. A Book Group Brings Tradition BackD. A Website Links People through
413、BooksD 标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了 BookCrossing这个网站,因此这篇文章的标题应体现出“ 网站”这一关键点, 再根据第三段中的the people you meet andbooks you read可知只有D项涵盖了这些信息。DA new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back tolife.Frank Hurleys pictures would be outstanding 一 undoubtedly first-ratephoto-joumalism- if they had b
414、een made last week.In fact, they were shot from 1914through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck( 海难) ,by a cameraman whohad no reasonable expectation of survival.Many of the images were stored in an icechest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship.The ship was the Endurance, a
415、small, tight, Norwegian- built three- master thatwas intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists,27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarcticas Weddell Sea.From that pointShackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled ( 雪橇)across the continent.Thejourn
416、ey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott haddone.Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with hisfour companions on the march back.As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and well-researchedstory The Endurance, adventuring was
417、 even then a thoroughly commercialeffort.Scotti last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger,caught the worlds imagination, and a film made in his honor drew crowds.Shackleton,a onetime British merchant- navy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the SouthPole in 1908, s
418、tarted a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movieand still photography.Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographerwho knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have neverbefore been published.【 语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。1914年 到1916年间,一群海员和科学家踏上了南极探险之路。结果他们
419、在回来的路上发生海难,其中一个摄影师在临死之前拍摄了大量的照片,并把照片封存在破损的木船的冰块箱里。通过这些照片我们可以了解到那次不太成功的探险经历。13. What do we know about the photos taken by Hurley?A. They were made last week.B - They showed undersea sceneries.C. They were found by a cameraman.D. They recorded a disastrous adventure.D 细节理解题。由题干中的the photos taken by Hu
420、rley定位到文章第二段开头。该段说这些照片即使是上个星期拍的也堪称佳作,故A项错误;该段中还说照片是在一次海难之后拍的,故D项正确;文章没有说拍摄的是海底景观,故B项错误;拍摄者是摄影师,但没有说是一名摄影师发现了这些照片,故C项错误。14. Who reached the South Pole first according to the text?A. Frank Hurley.B - Ernest Shackleton.C. Robert Falcon Scott.D. Caroline Alexander.C 推理判断题。由题干中的“ 第一个到达南极 这条信息定位到第三段。被发现的照
421、片所展示的这次旅行是为了获得比Robert Falcon Scott船长先前的探险更大的收获,该 船 长 在1912年就到达了南极。由此推断Robert Falcon Scott是最先到达南极的人,故选C项。15. What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage?A. Artistic creation.B Scientific research.C. Money making.D. Treasure hunting.C 细节理解题。题干的Alexander在最后一段出现,the 1914 voyage指本文 谈 到 的
422、Endurance这艘船的探险,该段开头说,这 个 作 家 在 她 的 小 说TheEndurance中说, 在那时, 探险就已经是纯商业活动(a thoroughly commercial effort)了,因 此1914年航行的目的是赚钱(money making),故 选C项。A项 “ 艺术创作”,B项 “ 科学调研”,D项 “ 寻宝”,均未体现。n .阅读七选五( 共5小题;每小题2.5分,满 分12.5分)Last summer over 12, 000 fons were at Wembley Arena in London, shouting andcheering.Thousa
423、nds more were watching online. 16 It was esports, orcompetitive computer gaming.Millions of people in the UK play computer games for fun.Some of them havebecome professional gamers, playing games as their full- time job. 17 Theypractise for ten or more hours a day, five or six days a week.They do ex
424、ercises liketyping something and trying to type it faster and faster.They also study videos of otherplayers and plan ways to beat them.18 Are players athletes? Some say no.Esports players dont need to run,jump, throw or do big physical actions.At the moment, the UK government classifiesesports as ki
425、nds of games, not as sports.But others say yes: esports are sports.Players do need some physical skills,especially hand- eye coordination, reflexes, accuracy and timing.If darts, snooker andshooting are classified as sports, then perhaps esports should be too. 19 And theywill be an official medal sp
426、ort in the Asian Games starting from 2O22.Next step: theOlympics?For many esports fans and players, though, the most important thing is thatesports are growing in popularity and importance. 20A. But are esports really sports?B - All like playing computer games.C. Its not easy being a professional ga
427、mer, though.D. But this wasnt a football, basketball or tennis match.E. It is certain that esports will come into the 2024 Olympics.F. In fact, China and South Korea do classify esports as sports.G. If esports are not as important as sports now, they definitely will be in thenear future.【 语篇解读】本文是一篇
428、说明文。主要介绍了电子体育的现状、发展前景和人们对它的看法。16. D 空后一句说明这个运动是竞技电脑比赛, 故选项D “ 但这不是足球、篮球或网球比赛”符合语境。17. C 选 项C中 的 关 键 词“professional 与 空 前 一 句 中 的 关 键 词“professional”呼应。18. A 根据空后的u Are players athletes? ”可知,该段是对电子运动提出质疑,故选项A符合语境。19. F 该段说明有些人认为电子体育也是体育。空后一句说明“esports”运动 是2022年亚运会角逐金牌的项目,故 选 项F “ 中韩两国将电子体育划分为运动”符合语境。
429、20. G 该空前一句说明电子体育的流行和普及, 故选项G “ 如果现在电子体育不如体育重要,在不久的将来它们一定会和体育一样重要”符合语境。HL完形填空( 共15小题;每 小 题1分,满 分15分)Sleepwalking is most common during the preteen years and may affect 15percent of children.Here are some ways to 21 this nighttime behavior.Sound an alarm. 22 is an obvious concern in this situation, s
430、o if you donthave an alarm system in your house to help 23 your child inside, you may wantto use an individual door alarm.Place a gate in the doorway to your childs24 . This will keep the sleepwalker in the room, or he may make enough 25trying to move the gate that youll catch your child in the act.
431、Make sure you havesafety locks on all doors and windows 26 outside, so your child cant leave thehouse while sleepwalking.27 your child back to bed. 28 encourage him to go to sleep. 29sleepwalkers are in the deepest stage of sleep, they will be confused if woken.Inaddition, 30 the sleepwalkers may di
432、srupt their sleep, which in turn may causetheir daytime 31Reduce stress.Most often, sleepwalking is the result of emotional 32 . Whena second child is bom, the older child may be afraid of losing his parents1 love.Talkwith your child about 33 in his life.If you find your childs sleepwalking mightbe
433、34 by some stress in his life, try to 35 it.Get the help of a mental healthexpert if he needs it.【 语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了应对儿童梦游的三种方法。21. A.get through B. look intoC. give up D. deal withD 由下文中的Sound an alarm, your child back to bed.”以及“Reduce stress.“可 知 ,下文是应对(deal with)这 种 夜 间 行 为 的 三 个 方 法 。 由 下 文 的
434、描述可知,在 这 种 情 况 下 ,安全(Safety)是 一 个 明 显 的 问 题 。22. A.HealthB. SafetyC. StrengthD. Effect23. A.hideB. keepC. putD leaveB 由下文中的“This will keep the sleepwalker in the room和so your childcan*t leave the house while sleepwalking”可 知 ,此 处 指报警系统有助于保持(keep)孩 子 待 在 室 内 。24. A.areaB classroomC. bedroomD. spaceC
435、由该空后的This will keep the sleepwalker in the room”可 知 , 在孩子的卧室(bedroom)门口放置栅栏门。25. A.noiseB. painC. movementD. progressA 由 下 文 的描述可知,梦游的人在移动栅栏门的时候会弄出噪声(noise)。 26. A.leadingC. facingB. pointingD. closingA 由下文中的so your child cant leave the house while sleepwalking”可 知,确 保所有通往(leading)外面的门和窗 都 有 安 全 锁 。
436、C 根据空后的“back to bed”以及常识可推知,此处指把你的孩子领(Guide)27. A.OrderB . PushC. GuideD. DriveD 由 下 文 的描述可知,此处指轻声地(Gently)鼓 励 他 去 睡 觉 。回 床 上 。28. A.StronglyC. CalmlyB. QuicklyD. Gently29. A.ThoughC. BecauseB. UnlessD. BeforeC 由该段的描述可知,因为(Because)梦游者在深睡眠阶段, 如果把他们叫醒,他们会感到很困惑。30. A.teaching B. wakingC. watching D. di
437、rectingB 由文中的描述可知,唤醒(waking)梦游的人会扰乱他们的睡眠,这样又会导致他们白天困倦(tiredness)。31. A.sicknessB - sadnessC. lonelinessD. tirednessD 参见上题解析。32. A.mistakesB reasonsC. problemsD. choicesC 由上文中的stress以及下文的描述可知,大多数情况下,梦游是情绪问题(problems)导致的结果。33. A.difficultiesB. lessonsC. chancesD. memoriesA 由文中的描述可知, 家长应该和孩子谈论他生活中的困难(d
438、ifficulties)。 34. A.followed B. increasedC. removed D. causedD 如果你发现孩子的梦游是他生活中的压力导致(caused)的,努力去解决(address)它。35. A.decide B. addressC. stand D. understandB 参见上题解析。IV. 语法填空( 共10小题;每 小 题 1.5分,满 分 15分)Visiting Xian was once my dream.lt became a reality when I was admitted to atraining course in China a
439、long with two other 36.(lady). Finally, the dayarrived 37. I landed at Xianyang International Airport in early August.Assoon as I landed, I 38.(feel)a change in the atmosphere.I saw peoplestanding in queues 39.(wait)fbr their turn at the immigrationdesk.Afterwards, we were transported to the office
440、in the International ExhibitionCenter.China had invited participants 40. twenty-three developing countriesto share digital television broadcasting techniques with them.In my 20 days in Xian, I got the opportunity to observe Chinese culture closely,41. thus it left an unforgettable mark on me.Now, Xi
441、an is like my secondhome.Since I came back to Pakistan, I have been missing Xian 42.(bad).My 20- day stay in Xian was 43. great experience.lt was a learningopportunity, and also a chance to 44.(broad)my understanding of diversity.1learned that despite differences of colors, heights, races and religi
442、ons, all humanbeings 45. (tie)by the bond of humanity, and that the future of nations is globalwith development and peace.【 语篇解读】作者通过去西安参加一个培训课程的经历,增加了对中国文化的了解,并感叹文化是不分国界和种族的。36. ladies 考查名词复数。数 词tw o后应接可数名词的复数形式,故填ladies o 37. when 考查状语从句。设空处引导时间状语从句,故 填when。38. felt 考查动词的时态。根据从句时态提示词“landed”并结合语境可
443、知,主句也应用一般过去时,故 填felt。39. waiting 考查非谓语动词。 此 处 为“see +宾 语 + 宾 补 ”复合结构,wait与people之间为主谓关系,且wait表示的动作正在进行,栗用现在分词作宾补,古攵填waitingo 40. from 考查介词。设空处表示” 来自. . .” ,故填介词from。41. and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知,句中不缺少成分,且空格前后是两个并列分句,且是递进关系,故 填and。42. badly 考查副词。修饰谓语动词missing应用副词,故 填badly。43. a 考查冠词。experience作 “ 经历”讲时,是可数名词
444、,因此此处用不定冠词表示泛指。故填a。44. broaden 考查动词。不定式符号to后接动词原形,故 填broaden,意为 “ 增长;扩 大 。45. are tied 考查动词的时态和语态。主 语human beings与谓语动词tie之间为被动关系,且主语是复数,故 填are tied。V .应用文写作( 满分15分)假定你是李华,你所在的学校将在下个月举办美国电影节(American FilmFestival)o请你根据以下要点给你的美国朋友Peter写一封信, 邀请他给学生做一次讲座。要点如下:1 .讲座目的:使学生对美国电影有所了解;2 .讲座内容:简要介绍美国电影制作行业的历史
445、;3 .讲座时间:1小时30分钟。注意:1 . 词数80左右;2 .可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。【 参考范文】Dear Peter,Our school is planning to hold an American Film Festival next month.Fm writingto invite you to come and give a talk on American films and the history of Americanfilm- making industry.This activity will help us understand how the ind
446、ustry hasdeveloped into big business as it is today.And it will also help us understand theknowledge of American culture in general.Do you think one and a half hours will beenough? Please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make arrangements.Im looking forward to seeing you and enjoying th
447、e talk.Best wishes.Yours,Li HuaVI.读后续写( 满分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Once upon a time in my family, the Saturday after Mid-Autumn Festival was thestart of our annual big tamale( 玉米粽子) -making party.We made them to share withfriends and neighbors.Preparation began with Daddy and the cl
448、eaning of the corn husks( 夕 卜 壳 ) . First heboiled them and left them in the water ovemight.No husk passed inspection withoutbeing soft enough for folding.The next day, the rest of us got to work. My brothers anduncles were on hand for clean- up duty.And there was much to clean up as we womenprepare
449、d the dough( 生面团)made of com.We also prepared the meat for thefilling.The dough had to be spread evenly across the husk, and each tamale foldedcarefully so it would not split open during steaming.According to the long- standing tradition at least in my family no onewas allowed to leave the kitchen d
450、uring the steaming.This could ruin theprocess.After all, no one wanted a bad tamale!I thought the family tamale- making party would go on forever, but to continue afamily tradition, you needed to have family.Mine had changed forever.My father, twoof my brothers and my uncle died in a short span of t
451、ime.Mom and I spent months ina state of sad loss.Once friends asked, u Are we going to get tamales this year? ”Passing tamales out to friends was one of the great joys of the season, after all.But wecouldnt face it.Eventually, as the years went by, people stopped asking.One afternoon, just before Mi
452、d-Autumn Festival, my mother and I pushed anempty shopping cart through the supermarket! rounded the corner into the next roomand found her standing in front of a counter: packages of dough, bags of corn husks,dried spices all the materials for a perfect tamale. Its time, “ Mom said.I knewshe was ri
453、ght.We set aside a Saturday to spend in the kitchen, just the two of us, alonewith our thoughts.注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2 . 请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:When we laid everything out I fell into the old routine.Paragraph 2:My mother and I pronounced our tamale-making a success, full of lovingmemories from the past
454、and hopeful wishes for tomorrow.【 参考范文】Paragraph 1:When we laid everything out I fell into the old routine Me were for clean- upduty ourselves as we went along.Of course Daddy wasnt there to deal with the cornhusks.They hadnt been cleaned; they hadnt been in the water.We lit a candle for ourrelative
455、s in heaven and got to work filling and folding the tamales.Neither of usstepped out of the busy kitchen until the steaming was complete.By the end of theday, we had many beautiful tamales to share with our neighbors and friends.Paragraph 2:My mother and I pronounced our tamale- making a success, fu
456、ll of loving memoriesfrom the past and hopeful wishes for tomorrowou can be sure we are preparing forthis years tamales and our kitchen will be crowded once again.My grandniece wantsto learn the family tradition.Rule One: No one leaves the kitchen during the steaming!Life may change, but our family is forever bound together by love, memories and ourfavorite dish.