外研版（2019）选择性必修二：Unit4 Breaking boundaries 基础单元测试卷（含解析）
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外研版（2019）选择性必修二：Unit4 Breaking boundaries 基础单元测试卷
本试卷满分120分,考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节,满分50分）
（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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What is so special about TOKNOW magazine Well, it has no ads or promotions inside — instead it is jam-packed with serious ideas. TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children, who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy (哲学) —and they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine.
What's inside Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles, experiments and creative things to make — the magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life.
Sounds too good to be true
Take a look online—evidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.
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1. Why is TOKNOW a special magazine
A. It entertains young parents. B. It provides serious advertisements.
C. It publishes popular science fictions. D. It combines fun with complex concepts.
2. What does TOKNOW offer its readers
A. Online courses.
B. Articles on new topics.
C. Lectures on a balanced life.
D. Reports on scientific discoveries.
3. How much should you pay if you make a 12-mouth subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China
A. ￡55. B. ￡60. C. ￡65. D. ￡70.
B
Why is it that many people who have suffered a major shock, such as divorce or death of a family member, seem to be weaker against a variety of major and minor illnesses One common idea among psychologists has been that people could deal with suffering more effectively if they were able to understand and accept it.
Recently, a team of medical researchers studied the links between describing psychologically painful events and long-term health. In one experiment healthy college students were asked to write about either personally disturbing experiences or ordinary topics over a period of four days. In the months afterwards, students who had chosen to show their inner thoughts and feelings in their writing visited the health center for illness much less often than those who had written about everyday topics.
In an experiment that followed, another group of healthy students were given the four-day writing exercises. Some chose to write about highly personal and upsetting experiences. When questioned immediately afterwards, they said that they did not feel any better. However, their blood samples (样本) taken before and after the experiment showed evidence of an improved resistance to illness. The white cells that fight off bacteria and viruses had increased their reaction and sensitivity to these "invaders". This trend continued over the following six weeks.
The researchers suggested that failure to face up to painful experience can be a form of stress itself, and can increase the possibility of illness. The answer is not to suffer in silence. It may not always be possible to talk about personal problems, but writing them down will help the body to fight disease in the long run.
1. What were the students who wrote about painful events likely to do in the first experiment
A.They started to suffer psychological problems.
B.They enjoyed sharing their inner thoughts and feelings.
C.They were less likely to seek treatment for sickness.
D.They couldn't deal with suffering effectively.
2.What can be inferred from people who wrote about personal problems in the second experiment
A.They had more bacteria and viruses in their blood.
B.They had decreased feelings of loneliness.
C.They showed an improved white cell reaction.
D.They did better in their writing tasks.
3.What does the underlined word "invaders" refer to
A.The white cells.
B.Bacteria and viruses.
C.Resistance to illness.
D.The reaction and sensitivity of the cells.
4. What is the best title of the passage
A.Suffering and Health
B.Inner Thoughts and Feelings
C.Illness and Health
D.Mental Illness and Social Acceptance
C
For Canaan Elementary's second grade in Patchogue, N. Y., today is speech day, and right now it's Chris Palaez's turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he's nervous. "I'm here to tell you today why you should... should..." Chris trips on the " -ld," a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. "...Vote for... me" Except for some stumbles Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起)how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chirs would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. "It takes a lot for any student," Whaley explains, "especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, 'I don't know, but I want to know.' "
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀)about themselves.
"Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities," Whaley says, "is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident."
1. What made Chris nervous
A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question.
2. What does the underlined word "stumbles" in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes.
3. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley's project is to _______.
A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students' public speaking skills
C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students' love for politics
4. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher
A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding.
D
"You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it." This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids' lacrosse(长曲棍球) club.
I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren't even on... At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, "Alright. Yes, I'll do it."
I'm secretly relieved because I know there's real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.
Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.
In that sense, I'm pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I'd freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies
1. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1
A. She knows little about the club. B. She isn't good at sports.
C. She just doesn't want to volunteer. D. She's unable to meet her schedule.
2. What does the underlined phrase "tug at the heartstrings" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Encourage teamwork. B. Appeal to feelings.
C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.
3. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3
A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.
C. She'll work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.
4. Why does the author like doing volunteer work
A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy.
C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards.
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here's an imaginary question for you: would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return, or never leave your home country ever again
It's a difficult one! Let's consider the beauty of being at home and the thrill of travelling. I left my home country, Germany, when I was seven to move to England with my family. Now at the age of 21, I've left my second home country, England, to work as an English language assistant in Switzerland. ①_____
● New friends.
I don't know about you, but I love getting to know new people. Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global. ②_____ They'll also be able to give you a new perspective on life as they share their views of the world, which are likely to be very different from your own! Time to open your mind and see the world.
● ③_____
You may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well, but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language, participating in real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from the locals. ④_____
● Food, glorious food!
The world has so much to offer when it comes to food, so make the most of this new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you. Why not try something completely new Stimulate those taste buds ⑤_____ Perhaps you can surprise your friends with your new-found cooking skills when you see them next time.
A.The opportunity to master a new language.
B.The advantage of mastering a new language.
C.Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad
D.Even better still, let the locals teach you how to make it.
E.You also fully experience the culture tied to the language.
F.These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home.
G.What are the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad
第二部分 语言运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
After all of these years, I still remember my first moment of kindness. It was the first day of kindergarten. I walked in with my mom and was 1 at all the toys against the walls. I 2 ran over to play. Most of the other kids were doing the same.
In the corner 3 , I saw one girl, sitting by herself. She was small and looked 4 . She was the only one in the class shorter than me. Her 5 eyes looked like she had been crying. None of the other children seemed to 6 her there. After a moment, I 7 two of the toy cars and 8 her, "Do you want to play " I asked. She smiled and 9 her head.
What made me remember that first unselfish act was a 10 that little girl wrote me after we were both grown. She told me how her illness made the other kids 11 her and how that moment of kindness had 12 her life. She had valued the 13 I had offered her and carried it 14 her heart even after she moved away. I wrote her back and we continued our friendship through the mail for several years 15 the disease finally took her life.
May your life be full of giving, caring and helping that bring joy to you while you bring joy to others.
1.A. disappointed B. amazed C. bored D. mad
2.A. slowly B. worriedly C. carefully D. immediately
3.A. though B. still C. ever D. also
4.A. weak B. strict C. tired D. angry
5.A. grey B. black C. bright D. red
6.A. ignore B. praise C. notice D. forget
7.A. picked up B. lent C. handed out D. bought
8.A. visited B. introduced C. pushed D. approached
9.A. shook B. held C. turned D. nodded
10.A. poem B. letter C. note D. message
11.A. avoid B. beat C. admire D. cheat
12.A. created B. changed C. enriched D. continued
13.A. difference B. appointment C. friendship D. agreement
14.A. on B. out C. from D. in
15.A. unless B. before C. though D. when
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
I arrived in Liberia with MSF almost three months ago. When I saw the ①_____ (tragedy) scenes on the news, I felt it was my duty as a doctor to go there and offer my help. On arrival, my mission was to ②_____ (relief) Emma, a Canadian ③_____ (special). My daily work was surrounded by blood, vomit and death. There was an unforgettable case. A family of six were brought here and the twin girls and their parents died quickly. We did everything we could ④_____ (save) the brothers despite little hope for them. Fortunately, both boys were still alive and have made a full recovery since then, ⑤_____ compensated ⑥_____ many other unfortunate cases. To be caught up in such a crisis creates powerful bonds between all those ⑦_____have come from all over the world and joined together in a common cause. It's so ⑧_____ (inspire) to have colleagues I have worked with.
Now, it's time I should go. Someone else will step ⑨_____ my shoes, and the tireless work the MSF members do around the world will go on. It's absolutely essential for us ⑩_____ (collaborate) to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
(满分15分)
假如你是高中生李华, 你发现很多学生都没有健康的生活方式, 你打算在学校英文报上写一封倡议书, 呼吁大家更加关注健康。要点如下:
1.常见问题; 2.合理建议; 3.发出呼吁。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
（满分25分）
阅读下列材料, 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。
Alan and the other campers sat around the fire, talking and laughing. It would be Alan's first night in a tent, and he was excited, if a little nervous.
Then, the conservation area officer spoke, "Much of the wildlife in this region comes out only at night. So after supper, let's start a night watch. Volunteers will take turns to stay down here by the fire, away from the tents. Those who take part will get a chance to see a different world."
"Isn't it dangerous " someone asked.
"No, it's quite safe," the officer said. "There are no dangerous animals. Any volunteers "
The kid who'd sat next to Alan on the bus volunteered.
Alan sat still.
Then one of the girls raised her hand.
"If a girl could do it, I could, too," Alan thought. He volunteered. A few more kids raised their hands. Then the officer explained, "This is how it works. When the rest of you go to bed, the first watcher takes his or her place by the fire. The duty of the watcher is to keep the fire going. After thirty minutes, he or she wakes up the next person. Do you still want to volunteer "
Alan nodded but felt a little nervous. Sleeping in a tent with other campers sounded OK, but the idea of being alone in the dark made him afraid.
The officer showed the order of the watch.
At ten past two in the evening, Alan found himself sitting by the fire, in a great world of darkness. He had never been so afraid. Alan had to turn off his flashlight (手电筒) because he had used it too often. He looked at the stars and the rising moon. It wasn't as dark as he'd thought it would be. He took comfort in that and tried to relax a little.
Looking around, Alan thought he saw a large bird flying down through the air and wondered if it was an owl (猫头鹰). He had seen small paw prints in the sand by the river.
Paragraph 1:
Then there was a noise,
________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Alan felt a rush of excitement.
__________________________________________________________
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答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读
第一节
A.答案：1-3 DBD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据…bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans…以及TOKNQW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children可知, TOKNOW杂志的独特性在于它将一些复杂的概念与乐趣结合起来, 便于儿童读者理解, 故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles...可知,TOKNOW提供给读者关于新鲜话题的文章。
3.细节理解题。解题关键在于认真审题, 抓住题干中的关键信息with gift pack from China。带有礼包的年度订阅费用为:Europe 60 Rest of World 70, 故答案为 D 项。
B.答案：1-4 CCBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,在随后的几个月里,那些选择在写作中表达自己内心想法和感受的学生,比那些写日常话题的人更少去看病。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段可知,在第二个实验中写下个人问题的人的血样表明他们的白细胞对细菌和病毒的反应和敏感性增强了。
3.词义猜测题。根据词语所在句子"The white cells that fight off bacteria and viruses..."可知,白细胞是用来对抗细菌和病毒的,因此invaders指的就是细菌和病毒这些"入侵者"。
4.主旨大意题。本文开头提出,如果人们能够理解并接受痛苦,人们就能更有效地应对它。然后通过两个实验证明,将内心的感受通过写的方式表达出来从长远看会有助于身体对抗疾病。因此本文关注的话题是情感经历和健康的关系问题。
C.答案：1-4BAAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句以及第二段第一句“But he's nervous.”可知,克里斯似乎是那种喜欢公共演讲的孩子,但是他很紧张,故可知克里斯是因为做演讲紧张, 故选B项。
2.词义猜测题。根据第二段可知,克里斯发“-Id”比较困难,这对于母语不是英语的学习者来说都是一个困难,总体来说克里斯做得出奇的好。根据前文可知,“-Id”发音困难,故推知是有些结巴,停顿不准确,故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三、四句以及最后一段可知,这个课程不仅仅教孩子阅读以及公共演讲,还要让孩子学会夸耀自己,而夸耀自己对于那些进入教室但感到不自信的学生来说很困难,故可知惠利老师这么做是为了帮助学生认识自己的优势,培养自信,故选A项。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句和最后一段可知,当惠利有一天问学生认为自己当不了总统的请举手的时候,有了一个想法,即开设总统竞选演讲的课程,这个课程就是帮助学生树立自己的信心,故可以看出这位老师很关心学生的成长。humorous幽默的;ambitious有雄心壮志的; caring关心的;demanding要求高的。故选C项。
D.答案：1-4CBDB
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段中的第一句可知,这位家长让作者把她当作最后的备选,也就是她不愿意做志愿者的工作。故选C项。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线部分的前后文可知,作者为了劝服这位家长举了两个例子。故可知,画线部分应有 “煽情”之意。故选B项。
3.细节理解题。根据第三段中这位家长作出的贡献及"the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team"可知,她最终成为了志愿者队伍中重要的一员, 即她成了一个好帮手。故选D项。
4.细节理解题。题干问“作者为什么喜欢做志愿者工作”。根据第四段最后两句可知,作者认为为社区做贡献可以带来真正的快乐,参加志愿者活动能让人感到快乐。故选B项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤ GFAED
解析：① 过渡句。空后各个小标题列出的是在国外生活的好处, G项"离开祖国到国外进行新的冒险有什么好处 "恰恰是上文与下文的过渡衔接, 故选G。
②细节句。根据本段小标题确定信息词为New friends, 而F项中出现了new friends, 且与空后They'll also相呼应, 故选F。
③主题句。根据文章结构可以看出, 设空处应为小标题。小标题下内容主要讲旅居外国是掌握一门新语言的好机会。故选A。
④细节句。空前说到在国外的一大优势是可以向当地人学习地道的外语, 设空处是关于语言的另一大优势—你也可以充分体验与语言相关的文化。故选E。
⑤细节句。设空处所在段的主题是食物, 那么可以把food看作信息词, 到选项中找到与food有关的选项, 选项D"更棒的是可以让当地人教你做美食。"与food有关, 且能将设空处前后句衔接起来, 故选D。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BDAAD 6-10 CADDB 11-15 ABCDB
解析：1.句意：我和妈妈一起走进来,看到靠着墙的所有玩具,我感到很惊讶。disappointed失望的;bored厌倦的;mad疯狂的。结合上文"It was the first day of kindergarten."可知作者第一天去幼儿园,看到靠着墙的所有玩具,感到吃惊（amazed）。
2.句意：我立刻跑过去玩。slowly缓慢地;worriedly担心地;carefully仔细地。结合后文ran over to play可知,作者看到玩具立即（immediately）跑过去玩。
3.句意：然而在角落里,我看到一个女孩独自坐着。still仍然;ever曾经;also也。结合后文"I saw one girl,sitting by herself"可知别的孩子都在玩,然而这个女孩一个人坐着。此处表示转折,意为"然而"（though）。
4.句意：她个子矮小,看上去很虚弱。strict严格的;tired疲惫的;angry生气的。结合上文"She was small"可知女孩个子矮小,看上去很虚弱（weak）。
5.句意：她的红眼睛看上去像是哭过。grey灰色的;black黑色的;bright明亮的。结合后文looked like she had been crying可知女孩好像是哭过,因此眼睛是红的（red）。
6.句意：其他孩子似乎都没注意到她在那儿。ignore忽视;praise赞美;forget忘记。结合上文"None of the other children seemed to"可知,其他的孩子都在玩,似乎没注意到（notice）她。
7.句意：过了一会儿,我捡起两辆玩具车向她走去。lend借给;hand out分发;buy购买。结合后文two of the toy cars可知作者捡起（pick up）了两辆玩具车。
8.句意：过了一会儿,我捡起两辆玩具车向她走去。visit拜访;introduce介绍;push推。结合后文" 'Do you want to play？' I asked."可知,作者拿着玩具车向女孩走去（approach）。
9.句意：她笑了笑,点了点头。shake摇晃;hold拿着;turn转向。结合上文smiled可知,女孩笑着点头（nod）同意和作者一起玩。
10.句意：让我回想起第一次无私行为的是我们长大后那个小女写给我的一封信。poem诗歌;note纸条;message信息。结合后文"that little girl wrote me"可知,长大后那个小女孩给作者写了一封信（letter）。
11.句意：她告诉我,她的病如何让其他孩子避开她,以及那一刻的善意如何改变了她的生活。beat打败;admire钦佩;cheat欺骗。结合上文作者看到女孩独自一人,其他人好像没有注意到她可知,她的病让其他孩子都避开（avoid）她。
12.create创造;enrich使丰富;continue继续。结合上文女孩长大了,仍然记得作者那一次的善行可知,作者的善意对女孩的影响很大,也改变（change）了她的生活。其他选项与语境不符。
13.句意：她很珍惜我给予她的友谊,即使在她搬走之后,她也一直铭记在心。difference 差异;appointment约定;agreement协议。结合下文"we continued our friendship"可知,是珍惜作者给予她的友谊（friendship）。
14.句意：她很珍惜我给予她的友谊,即使在她搬走之后,她也一直铭记在心。on在……上面;out在……外面;from来自……。女孩即使是在搬走了之后,作者给予她的友谊,她也一直记在心里（in）。
15.句意：我给她回了信,在疾病最终夺走她的生命之前,我们通过信件保持了多年的友谊。unless除非;though尽管;when.当……时候。本句为时间状语从句,before意为"在……之前"。
第二节
答案：①tragic ②relieve ③specialist ④to save ⑤which ⑥for ⑦who ⑧inspiring ⑨into ⑩to collaborate
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：One possible version:
Dear schoolmates,
In our school, unhealthy lifestyles can be seen every day, such as enjoying too much junk food, having a cold shower, staying up too late, and so on, which will surely do harm to our health.
From my perspective, for the sake of our health, we should take it seriously and try to work out a nice plan as soon as possible and stick to it.
So here, I call on everyone to take action without hesitation and follow a really healthy lifestyle.
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
Then there was a noise. Alan's heart beat very fast. Something was out there in the darkness. Alan's mouth went dry. What was it Slowly, he reached for his flashlight. Another sound, near the cooking pots. Alan turned on the flashlight. There, with a bone in its mouth was a creamy brown creature. It was about as big as his cat at home, but longer. Alan looked at it and the creature looked back. Then it was gone. .
Paragraph 2:
Alan felt a rush of excitement. Had it been real Alan looked around. No more noises. He moved near the pots and saw small dog-like paw prints. Carefully, he used the pots to cover them. Not long after, he woke up the next camper for the night watch and managed to sleep a little. The next morning, the officer asked for reports. One girl said she had seen an owl. Most kids reported hearing noises. "I saw something, " said Alan, and he described it. Then he moved the pots and showed everyone the prints.
本试卷满分120分,考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节,满分50分）
（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Inspiring young minds!
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What is so special about TOKNOW magazine Well, it has no ads or promotions inside — instead it is jam-packed with serious ideas. TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children, who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy (哲学) —and they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine.
What's inside Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles, experiments and creative things to make — the magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life.
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1. Why is TOKNOW a special magazine
A. It entertains young parents. B. It provides serious advertisements.
C. It publishes popular science fictions. D. It combines fun with complex concepts.
2. What does TOKNOW offer its readers
A. Online courses.
B. Articles on new topics.
C. Lectures on a balanced life.
D. Reports on scientific discoveries.
3. How much should you pay if you make a 12-mouth subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China
A. ￡55. B. ￡60. C. ￡65. D. ￡70.
B
Why is it that many people who have suffered a major shock, such as divorce or death of a family member, seem to be weaker against a variety of major and minor illnesses One common idea among psychologists has been that people could deal with suffering more effectively if they were able to understand and accept it.
Recently, a team of medical researchers studied the links between describing psychologically painful events and long-term health. In one experiment healthy college students were asked to write about either personally disturbing experiences or ordinary topics over a period of four days. In the months afterwards, students who had chosen to show their inner thoughts and feelings in their writing visited the health center for illness much less often than those who had written about everyday topics.
In an experiment that followed, another group of healthy students were given the four-day writing exercises. Some chose to write about highly personal and upsetting experiences. When questioned immediately afterwards, they said that they did not feel any better. However, their blood samples (样本) taken before and after the experiment showed evidence of an improved resistance to illness. The white cells that fight off bacteria and viruses had increased their reaction and sensitivity to these "invaders". This trend continued over the following six weeks.
The researchers suggested that failure to face up to painful experience can be a form of stress itself, and can increase the possibility of illness. The answer is not to suffer in silence. It may not always be possible to talk about personal problems, but writing them down will help the body to fight disease in the long run.
1. What were the students who wrote about painful events likely to do in the first experiment
A.They started to suffer psychological problems.
B.They enjoyed sharing their inner thoughts and feelings.
C.They were less likely to seek treatment for sickness.
D.They couldn't deal with suffering effectively.
2.What can be inferred from people who wrote about personal problems in the second experiment
A.They had more bacteria and viruses in their blood.
B.They had decreased feelings of loneliness.
C.They showed an improved white cell reaction.
D.They did better in their writing tasks.
3.What does the underlined word "invaders" refer to
A.The white cells.
B.Bacteria and viruses.
C.Resistance to illness.
D.The reaction and sensitivity of the cells.
4. What is the best title of the passage
A.Suffering and Health
B.Inner Thoughts and Feelings
C.Illness and Health
D.Mental Illness and Social Acceptance
C
For Canaan Elementary's second grade in Patchogue, N. Y., today is speech day, and right now it's Chris Palaez's turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he's nervous. "I'm here to tell you today why you should... should..." Chris trips on the " -ld," a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. "...Vote for... me" Except for some stumbles Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起)how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chirs would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. "It takes a lot for any student," Whaley explains, "especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, 'I don't know, but I want to know.' "
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast(夸耀)about themselves.
"Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities," Whaley says, "is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident."
1. What made Chris nervous
A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question.
2. What does the underlined word "stumbles" in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes.
3. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley's project is to _______.
A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students' public speaking skills
C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students' love for politics
4. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher
A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding.
D
"You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it." This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids' lacrosse(长曲棍球) club.
I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren't even on... At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, "Alright. Yes, I'll do it."
I'm secretly relieved because I know there's real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.
Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.
In that sense, I'm pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I'd freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies
1. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1
A. She knows little about the club. B. She isn't good at sports.
C. She just doesn't want to volunteer. D. She's unable to meet her schedule.
2. What does the underlined phrase "tug at the heartstrings" in paragraph 2 mean
A. Encourage teamwork. B. Appeal to feelings.
C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.
3. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3
A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.
C. She'll work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.
4. Why does the author like doing volunteer work
A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy.
C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards.
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here's an imaginary question for you: would you rather leave your home country and never be allowed to return, or never leave your home country ever again
It's a difficult one! Let's consider the beauty of being at home and the thrill of travelling. I left my home country, Germany, when I was seven to move to England with my family. Now at the age of 21, I've left my second home country, England, to work as an English language assistant in Switzerland. ①_____
● New friends.
I don't know about you, but I love getting to know new people. Moving abroad is the perfect opportunity to extend your friendship circle and make it global. ②_____ They'll also be able to give you a new perspective on life as they share their views of the world, which are likely to be very different from your own! Time to open your mind and see the world.
● ③_____
You may learn a language in the classroom environment and learn it well, but nothing compares to fully burying yourself into a foreign language, participating in real-life conversations and picking up authentic slang and sayings from the locals. ④_____
● Food, glorious food!
The world has so much to offer when it comes to food, so make the most of this new cultural experience and let your stomach guide you. Why not try something completely new Stimulate those taste buds ⑤_____ Perhaps you can surprise your friends with your new-found cooking skills when you see them next time.
A.The opportunity to master a new language.
B.The advantage of mastering a new language.
C.Is it always an exciting experience moving abroad
D.Even better still, let the locals teach you how to make it.
E.You also fully experience the culture tied to the language.
F.These new friends will show you the most fun things to do in your new home.
G.What are the benefits of leaving the home country for a new adventure abroad
第二部分 语言运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
After all of these years, I still remember my first moment of kindness. It was the first day of kindergarten. I walked in with my mom and was 1 at all the toys against the walls. I 2 ran over to play. Most of the other kids were doing the same.
In the corner 3 , I saw one girl, sitting by herself. She was small and looked 4 . She was the only one in the class shorter than me. Her 5 eyes looked like she had been crying. None of the other children seemed to 6 her there. After a moment, I 7 two of the toy cars and 8 her, "Do you want to play " I asked. She smiled and 9 her head.
What made me remember that first unselfish act was a 10 that little girl wrote me after we were both grown. She told me how her illness made the other kids 11 her and how that moment of kindness had 12 her life. She had valued the 13 I had offered her and carried it 14 her heart even after she moved away. I wrote her back and we continued our friendship through the mail for several years 15 the disease finally took her life.
May your life be full of giving, caring and helping that bring joy to you while you bring joy to others.
1.A. disappointed B. amazed C. bored D. mad
2.A. slowly B. worriedly C. carefully D. immediately
3.A. though B. still C. ever D. also
4.A. weak B. strict C. tired D. angry
5.A. grey B. black C. bright D. red
6.A. ignore B. praise C. notice D. forget
7.A. picked up B. lent C. handed out D. bought
8.A. visited B. introduced C. pushed D. approached
9.A. shook B. held C. turned D. nodded
10.A. poem B. letter C. note D. message
11.A. avoid B. beat C. admire D. cheat
12.A. created B. changed C. enriched D. continued
13.A. difference B. appointment C. friendship D. agreement
14.A. on B. out C. from D. in
15.A. unless B. before C. though D. when
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
I arrived in Liberia with MSF almost three months ago. When I saw the ①_____ (tragedy) scenes on the news, I felt it was my duty as a doctor to go there and offer my help. On arrival, my mission was to ②_____ (relief) Emma, a Canadian ③_____ (special). My daily work was surrounded by blood, vomit and death. There was an unforgettable case. A family of six were brought here and the twin girls and their parents died quickly. We did everything we could ④_____ (save) the brothers despite little hope for them. Fortunately, both boys were still alive and have made a full recovery since then, ⑤_____ compensated ⑥_____ many other unfortunate cases. To be caught up in such a crisis creates powerful bonds between all those ⑦_____have come from all over the world and joined together in a common cause. It's so ⑧_____ (inspire) to have colleagues I have worked with.
Now, it's time I should go. Someone else will step ⑨_____ my shoes, and the tireless work the MSF members do around the world will go on. It's absolutely essential for us ⑩_____ (collaborate) to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
(满分15分)
假如你是高中生李华, 你发现很多学生都没有健康的生活方式, 你打算在学校英文报上写一封倡议书, 呼吁大家更加关注健康。要点如下:
1.常见问题; 2.合理建议; 3.发出呼吁。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
（满分25分）
阅读下列材料, 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。
Alan and the other campers sat around the fire, talking and laughing. It would be Alan's first night in a tent, and he was excited, if a little nervous.
Then, the conservation area officer spoke, "Much of the wildlife in this region comes out only at night. So after supper, let's start a night watch. Volunteers will take turns to stay down here by the fire, away from the tents. Those who take part will get a chance to see a different world."
"Isn't it dangerous " someone asked.
"No, it's quite safe," the officer said. "There are no dangerous animals. Any volunteers "
The kid who'd sat next to Alan on the bus volunteered.
Alan sat still.
Then one of the girls raised her hand.
"If a girl could do it, I could, too," Alan thought. He volunteered. A few more kids raised their hands. Then the officer explained, "This is how it works. When the rest of you go to bed, the first watcher takes his or her place by the fire. The duty of the watcher is to keep the fire going. After thirty minutes, he or she wakes up the next person. Do you still want to volunteer "
Alan nodded but felt a little nervous. Sleeping in a tent with other campers sounded OK, but the idea of being alone in the dark made him afraid.
The officer showed the order of the watch.
At ten past two in the evening, Alan found himself sitting by the fire, in a great world of darkness. He had never been so afraid. Alan had to turn off his flashlight (手电筒) because he had used it too often. He looked at the stars and the rising moon. It wasn't as dark as he'd thought it would be. He took comfort in that and tried to relax a little.
Looking around, Alan thought he saw a large bird flying down through the air and wondered if it was an owl (猫头鹰). He had seen small paw prints in the sand by the river.
Paragraph 1:
Then there was a noise,
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Paragraph 2:
Alan felt a rush of excitement.
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答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读
第一节
A.答案：1-3 DBD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据…bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans…以及TOKNQW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children可知, TOKNOW杂志的独特性在于它将一些复杂的概念与乐趣结合起来, 便于儿童读者理解, 故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles...可知,TOKNOW提供给读者关于新鲜话题的文章。
3.细节理解题。解题关键在于认真审题, 抓住题干中的关键信息with gift pack from China。带有礼包的年度订阅费用为:Europe 60 Rest of World 70, 故答案为 D 项。
B.答案：1-4 CCBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,在随后的几个月里,那些选择在写作中表达自己内心想法和感受的学生,比那些写日常话题的人更少去看病。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段可知,在第二个实验中写下个人问题的人的血样表明他们的白细胞对细菌和病毒的反应和敏感性增强了。
3.词义猜测题。根据词语所在句子"The white cells that fight off bacteria and viruses..."可知,白细胞是用来对抗细菌和病毒的,因此invaders指的就是细菌和病毒这些"入侵者"。
4.主旨大意题。本文开头提出,如果人们能够理解并接受痛苦,人们就能更有效地应对它。然后通过两个实验证明,将内心的感受通过写的方式表达出来从长远看会有助于身体对抗疾病。因此本文关注的话题是情感经历和健康的关系问题。
C.答案：1-4BAAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句以及第二段第一句“But he's nervous.”可知,克里斯似乎是那种喜欢公共演讲的孩子,但是他很紧张,故可知克里斯是因为做演讲紧张, 故选B项。
2.词义猜测题。根据第二段可知,克里斯发“-Id”比较困难,这对于母语不是英语的学习者来说都是一个困难,总体来说克里斯做得出奇的好。根据前文可知,“-Id”发音困难,故推知是有些结巴,停顿不准确,故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三、四句以及最后一段可知,这个课程不仅仅教孩子阅读以及公共演讲,还要让孩子学会夸耀自己,而夸耀自己对于那些进入教室但感到不自信的学生来说很困难,故可知惠利老师这么做是为了帮助学生认识自己的优势,培养自信,故选A项。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句和最后一段可知,当惠利有一天问学生认为自己当不了总统的请举手的时候,有了一个想法,即开设总统竞选演讲的课程,这个课程就是帮助学生树立自己的信心,故可以看出这位老师很关心学生的成长。humorous幽默的;ambitious有雄心壮志的; caring关心的;demanding要求高的。故选C项。
D.答案：1-4CBDB
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段中的第一句可知,这位家长让作者把她当作最后的备选,也就是她不愿意做志愿者的工作。故选C项。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线部分的前后文可知,作者为了劝服这位家长举了两个例子。故可知,画线部分应有 “煽情”之意。故选B项。
3.细节理解题。根据第三段中这位家长作出的贡献及"the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team"可知,她最终成为了志愿者队伍中重要的一员, 即她成了一个好帮手。故选D项。
4.细节理解题。题干问“作者为什么喜欢做志愿者工作”。根据第四段最后两句可知,作者认为为社区做贡献可以带来真正的快乐,参加志愿者活动能让人感到快乐。故选B项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤ GFAED
解析：① 过渡句。空后各个小标题列出的是在国外生活的好处, G项"离开祖国到国外进行新的冒险有什么好处 "恰恰是上文与下文的过渡衔接, 故选G。
②细节句。根据本段小标题确定信息词为New friends, 而F项中出现了new friends, 且与空后They'll also相呼应, 故选F。
③主题句。根据文章结构可以看出, 设空处应为小标题。小标题下内容主要讲旅居外国是掌握一门新语言的好机会。故选A。
④细节句。空前说到在国外的一大优势是可以向当地人学习地道的外语, 设空处是关于语言的另一大优势—你也可以充分体验与语言相关的文化。故选E。
⑤细节句。设空处所在段的主题是食物, 那么可以把food看作信息词, 到选项中找到与food有关的选项, 选项D"更棒的是可以让当地人教你做美食。"与food有关, 且能将设空处前后句衔接起来, 故选D。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BDAAD 6-10 CADDB 11-15 ABCDB
解析：1.句意：我和妈妈一起走进来,看到靠着墙的所有玩具,我感到很惊讶。disappointed失望的;bored厌倦的;mad疯狂的。结合上文"It was the first day of kindergarten."可知作者第一天去幼儿园,看到靠着墙的所有玩具,感到吃惊（amazed）。
2.句意：我立刻跑过去玩。slowly缓慢地;worriedly担心地;carefully仔细地。结合后文ran over to play可知,作者看到玩具立即（immediately）跑过去玩。
3.句意：然而在角落里,我看到一个女孩独自坐着。still仍然;ever曾经;also也。结合后文"I saw one girl,sitting by herself"可知别的孩子都在玩,然而这个女孩一个人坐着。此处表示转折,意为"然而"（though）。
4.句意：她个子矮小,看上去很虚弱。strict严格的;tired疲惫的;angry生气的。结合上文"She was small"可知女孩个子矮小,看上去很虚弱（weak）。
5.句意：她的红眼睛看上去像是哭过。grey灰色的;black黑色的;bright明亮的。结合后文looked like she had been crying可知女孩好像是哭过,因此眼睛是红的（red）。
6.句意：其他孩子似乎都没注意到她在那儿。ignore忽视;praise赞美;forget忘记。结合上文"None of the other children seemed to"可知,其他的孩子都在玩,似乎没注意到（notice）她。
7.句意：过了一会儿,我捡起两辆玩具车向她走去。lend借给;hand out分发;buy购买。结合后文two of the toy cars可知作者捡起（pick up）了两辆玩具车。
8.句意：过了一会儿,我捡起两辆玩具车向她走去。visit拜访;introduce介绍;push推。结合后文" 'Do you want to play？' I asked."可知,作者拿着玩具车向女孩走去（approach）。
9.句意：她笑了笑,点了点头。shake摇晃;hold拿着;turn转向。结合上文smiled可知,女孩笑着点头（nod）同意和作者一起玩。
10.句意：让我回想起第一次无私行为的是我们长大后那个小女写给我的一封信。poem诗歌;note纸条;message信息。结合后文"that little girl wrote me"可知,长大后那个小女孩给作者写了一封信（letter）。
11.句意：她告诉我,她的病如何让其他孩子避开她,以及那一刻的善意如何改变了她的生活。beat打败;admire钦佩;cheat欺骗。结合上文作者看到女孩独自一人,其他人好像没有注意到她可知,她的病让其他孩子都避开（avoid）她。
12.create创造;enrich使丰富;continue继续。结合上文女孩长大了,仍然记得作者那一次的善行可知,作者的善意对女孩的影响很大,也改变（change）了她的生活。其他选项与语境不符。
13.句意：她很珍惜我给予她的友谊,即使在她搬走之后,她也一直铭记在心。difference 差异;appointment约定;agreement协议。结合下文"we continued our friendship"可知,是珍惜作者给予她的友谊（friendship）。
14.句意：她很珍惜我给予她的友谊,即使在她搬走之后,她也一直铭记在心。on在……上面;out在……外面;from来自……。女孩即使是在搬走了之后,作者给予她的友谊,她也一直记在心里（in）。
15.句意：我给她回了信,在疾病最终夺走她的生命之前,我们通过信件保持了多年的友谊。unless除非;though尽管;when.当……时候。本句为时间状语从句,before意为"在……之前"。
第二节
答案：①tragic ②relieve ③specialist ④to save ⑤which ⑥for ⑦who ⑧inspiring ⑨into ⑩to collaborate
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：One possible version:
Dear schoolmates,
In our school, unhealthy lifestyles can be seen every day, such as enjoying too much junk food, having a cold shower, staying up too late, and so on, which will surely do harm to our health.
From my perspective, for the sake of our health, we should take it seriously and try to work out a nice plan as soon as possible and stick to it.
So here, I call on everyone to take action without hesitation and follow a really healthy lifestyle.
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
Then there was a noise. Alan's heart beat very fast. Something was out there in the darkness. Alan's mouth went dry. What was it Slowly, he reached for his flashlight. Another sound, near the cooking pots. Alan turned on the flashlight. There, with a bone in its mouth was a creamy brown creature. It was about as big as his cat at home, but longer. Alan looked at it and the creature looked back. Then it was gone. .
Paragraph 2:
Alan felt a rush of excitement. Had it been real Alan looked around. No more noises. He moved near the pots and saw small dog-like paw prints. Carefully, he used the pots to cover them. Not long after, he woke up the next camper for the night watch and managed to sleep a little. The next morning, the officer asked for reports. One girl said she had seen an owl. Most kids reported hearing noises. "I saw something, " said Alan, and he described it. Then he moved the pots and showed everyone the prints.