外研版(2019)选择性必修二：Unit2 Improving yourself 基础测试卷（含解析）
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外研版(2019)选择性必修二：Unit2 Improving yourself 基础测试卷
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）
第1节 （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
Four books that will change your life
Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do — Amy Morin
Do you struggle to get over your failures or pay much attention to things that are out of your control Getting over these troubles can have an important influence on your daily life. Morin shares her most successful ways to overcome these difficulties.
How Will You Measure Your Life — Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon
What do you think would make you happier at work Perhaps high pay might be nice, or maybe some more admiration from fellow colleagues. Are you keeping a good balance in life While career achievements can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful in the long run.
Finding Your Element — Ken Robinson
Have you ever felt pressured to live your life in a certain way Society often encourages you to graduate from high school at 18, enter university, and then become a professional person, get married and have children. This may work for some people, but for many people it can be limited. Everyone has a passion. Find out how you can break society’s strict rules and find your position in life.
Emotional Intelligence — Daniel Goleman
Do our feelings hold us back Would we do better if we became unfeeling creatures You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your feelings rule you and make better decisions in life.
1.The first book is intended for readers ____________.
A.who want to be popular among colleagues B.who want to control their feelings
C.who are experiencing failures D.who want to get high pay
2.Which book suggests keeping a balance between work and life
A.Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.
B.How Will You Measure Your Life .
C.Finding Your Element.
D.Emotional Intelligence.
3.What do we know about Emotional Intelligence
A.It helps us make wise decisions. B.It shows us the importance of emotions.
C.It teaches us the way to live a different life. D.It tells us how to break society’s strict rules.
B
I must have looked deep in thought, or as deep in thought as an 11-year-old man could, when my grandmother glanced up to ask, "You have something in your mind, don't you "
"Yes, I was thinking that someday I want to be an Olympic speed skating champion like my hero, Eric Heiden. I want to be a doctor like my parents and I want to help children in Africa."
I immediately knew I had confided(吐露) to the right person when a knowing smile appeared on her face. "Johann, of course! You can do anything you want to do!" she said simply. And with my grandmother's support, I set out to pursue my passions.
14 years later, I was well ready to take hold of my first dream: becoming an Olympic champion. The Olympics in 1994 was in my home country, Norway. As I entered the Olympic stadium, I wasn't the best athlete in contrast to other athletes, and many had doubts about my ability to perform well. But something special motivated me. I had a woman in the first row who believed in me. For the first time ever, my grandmother was going to see me skate.
It happened. Breaking a world record, I won gold.
As I stood on the podium that I had dreamed about my entire life, a curious question popped into my head. Why me Why did I win, given all the other incredible competitors out there The reason had to be more than a grandmother who shared a belief in her grandson's dream. The question led me to only one answer: because I wanted to make a difference in the world, and with all the media attention on my success, I could.
I immediately knew what that difference had to be: hope of the life of the children in Africa. Six months earlier, I was invited to Eritrea as an ambassador for Olympic Aid.
1.When the author spoke of what was in his mind, his grandmother _____.
A.laughed at him B.supported him
C.had no confidence in him D.felt quite surprised
2.The author probably realized his first dream at the age of _____.
A.20 B.22 C.25 D.28
3.What will the author tell us in the part following the passage
A.His efforts in helping the African children.
B.His hard training in preparing for the next Olympics.
C.His successes at other Olympic Games.
D.His grandmother's attitude towards him.
4.What is the whole passage mainly about
A.A young boy who had many dreams.
B.The encouragement from a grandmother.
C.A sportsman who finally realized all of his dreams.
D.An Olympic hero who made a difference in the world.
C
Chinese Culture Shown to the World with Love
Li Ziqi, a short video blogger specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts, has gained worldwide popularity.
Li has about 20 million followers on Sina Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter, plus 7 million followers on overseas social media networks. Many foreigners say they have got to know traditional Chinese food culture via her channel.
It is the spirit of craftsmanship(技艺) behind her works that makes Li's video clips attractive. She strictly follows the authentic traditional steps and procedures in making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts, such as peach flower wine and silk, and goes to great lengths to ensure her videos are accurate. Sometimes she spends several months producing one of her videos.
Li has been inheriting(继承) traditional Chinese culture in a rather creative way. A closer look at her videos will show that they are never with any "analysis" that makes people feel bored. They just show audiences each and every detail of traditional Chinese culture so that the latter knows how Chinese live their beautiful and elegant lives. It is that universal appeal that makes her works so attractive. Thanks to Li's efforts, many intangible cultural heritages that only existed in memories and written records now appear before our eyes. Via her short videos, Li presents the image of a beautiful and friendly China.
With the growth of the Chinese economy, people overseas are showing more interest in traditional Chinese culture. Li has shown how to satisfy that interest in a good way, namely showing the best parts of traditional Chinese culture with her heart.
To effectively present the beauty of Chinese culture to the world, we need more people like Li Ziqi.
1.What can we learn about Li Ziqi's video clips
A.They promote the sales of Chinese food and handicrafts.
B.They attract a large number of foreigners to visit her online shop.
C.They aim to introduce traditional Chinese food culture and handicrafts worldwide.
D.They are based on her family's recipes of making traditional Chinese food.
2.What could be inferred from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A.Analysis of Chinese culture in Li's videos makes people bored.
B.Details and accuracy play significant roles in the success of Li's videos.
C.Li makes sure all of her video clips are short enough to be downloaded.
D.Cultural heritages usually exist in memories and written accounts.
3.What does the underlined word "intangible" in Paragraph 4 mean
A.nonphysical B.inaccessible C.invaluable D.unnoticeable
4.What is the author's purpose in writing the passage
A.To provide guidance on cooking and making handicrafts.
B.To suggest a way of attracting more followers on Sina Weibo.
C.To give an example of how to gain worldwide popularity as a short video blogger.
D.To encourage more people to make efforts to bring Chinese culture to the world.
D
Have you heard about Post Office Cats in Britain They are mouse hunters. The post office has actually employed cats since 1868. They are not employed to sort or deliver mail, of course, but to protect the mail and keep the population of mice under control. They make sure your morning post arrives free from damage caused by rats and mice.
London post offices were the first to try out the experiment. Within a few months the population of mice had shrunk sharply. Other post offices all over the country were soon using cats in the war against rats and mice as well. Within ten years the pay of the cats was improved from one and a half old pence a day to six or nine pence a day. Now the average rate of pay is about a few pounds a month.
Some of the hard-working cats have become quite famous. In 1980, a cat named Lucky stopped an attempted robbery in a Worcestershire post office on her own. As the two burglars made their way in through the window, Lucky started an attack and they fled empty-handed. Another excellent cat was Jerry of the Earls Court post office in London. He served the building for 16 years and was on duty for 24 hours every day. He drove all the mice away.
However, there are fewer cats employed by the post office than at any time in the past. With the faster movement of the mail and better surroundings, post office cats are not always needed. But many post offices still employ them and they become great friends with the postmen. According to the post office, there is no plan for their services to be discontinued in the foreseeable future.
l. Cats were introduced to British post offices to _____.
A. help sort and deliver mail and papers
B. guard the building against thieves
C. keep mail and papers undamaged
D. search for certain dangers in mail
2. The underlined word "shrunk," in the second paragraph probably means "_____".
A. decreased B. increased C. narrowed D. expanded
3. The cat named Lucky became famous because _____.
A. she served the post office for 16 years around the clock
B. she alone drove two burglars away from the post office
C. she protected mail from being bitten by mice
D. she was employed to sort and deliver mail
4. We may learn from the last paragraph that _____.
A. the duty of the cats has been replaced by machines
B. all the post offices are now completely mice free
C. cats are now considered of little use in post offices
D. cats will still be seen in service for quite a long time
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
①_____ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain from doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ②_____ There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership card or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do ③_____ Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I'm talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. ④_____ Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentations.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn't 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ⑤_____ But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A. The benefits will stay with you.
B. This is just one way.
C. If you aren't a reader, you should start with that.
D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
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）
New Distractions
Madeline's family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year however, her parents announced a new 1 —no phones allowed for the entire week. "No distractions,'' they said. "But my friends will be 2 updates," Madeline protested. "They'll have to wait," her mom said. "What if something bad happens " Madeline changed her 3 . Her mom shook her head as she opened a drawer. Madeline saw that her parents, phones were already in it. Madeline had to 4 her phone in, too.
That night after dinner, Madeline wandered into the kitchen. "Still hungry " Dad asked. "No," she answered. Then she gave him a 5 look and said in her sweetest voice, "Couldn't I have my phone back Just so I can tell everyone what a (n) 6 time I'm having " "Can't," he said. "It's not here. Remember Check out the bookcase in the living room, "he suggested. "Might find something you like." She walked into the living room and spotted a jigsaw puzzle(拼图玩具) on the bookcase. She took it, put the pieces on the table, and began to 7 them. After what seemed like minutes, she looked up. It was past ten o'clock. She had been 8 for almost two hours! The puzzle was less than half done.
The next morning, the golden sun was rising over the blue ocean. The sky was cloudless. The scene 9 Madeline of a photo that Brandi had shared. Her friends had the ooh's and ah's over it. This view was even better. It would leave everyone speechless. Madeline's hand 10 to the bedside table, but there was nothing there.
That evening, Madeline lost herself in the jigsaw puzzle again. She felt a little excited every time the shapes 11 . Soon, all that were left were a few gaps. She quickly put the remaining pieces into place. The puzzle was 12 .
She stepped back to 13 the finished puzzle. The picture showed an old painting of several farmhands working in a brown field and there was a giant rainbow arching across the sky.
Madeline enjoyed the puzzle for a few minutes, trying to 14 the image in her mind. Then, she quietly started taking it 15 . That, she thought, was just for me.
1. A. rule B. reform C. date D. discovery
2. A. providing B. expecting C. considering D. selecting
3. A. behaviour B. strategy C. mind D. gesture
4. A. bring B. hide C. push D. drop
5. A. curious B. serious C. strange D. loving
6. A. limited B. amazing C. boring D. ordinary
7. A. collect B. sort C. mix D. examine
8. A. reading B. thinking C. working D. watching
9. A. warned B. reminded C. convinced D. persuaded
10. A. rolled B. pointed C. shot D. rose
11. A. moved B. changed C. met D. gathered
12. A. clear B. separate C. complex D. complete
13. A. recognize B. resolve C. appreciate D. describe
14. A. preserve B. present C. create D. improve
15. A. away B. down C. over D. apart
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
In ancient China lived an artist ①_________ paintings were almost lifelike. The artist‘s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait(画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their ②_________ (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would ③_________ (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor's chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River— perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with ④_________ (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. ⑤_________ he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary(传奇的)artist, they smiled and ⑥_________ (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out ⑦_________ (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved ⑧_________ (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds ⑨_________ (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist ⑩_________ earth, Mother Nature.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
第1节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华,在你校学习的英国交换生Tim发电子邮件说他下学期要选修一门艺术课,学校共开设两门课程:中国书法(Chinese Calligraphy)和中国绘画(Chinese Painting),希望你能向他推荐其中一门课程。请你给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.推荐的课程;2.推荐的理由;3.你的祝愿。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tim,
①___________________ (know, decide, choose), I am writing to offer my recommendation.
Chinese Calligraphy is highly recommended, ②___________________ (which 从句). The course, a combination of theory and practice, is given by a famous master, Professor Zeng, and ③___________________ (rank, number one, popularity). Besides, the course includes weekly workshops ④___________________ (Calligraphy lovers, practice, communicate). Seize the chance and you won't be disappointed!
⑤___________________ ( wish, rewarding, voyage) of discovering the beauty of Chinese Calligraphy!
Yours,
Li Hua
第2节 （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。
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
The bell rang, announcing the end of the vivid art class Karson loved most. He was delighted that he had created a very satisfying work. So he walked to the back of the classroom to put his work away carefully. There, lying on the carpet in front of the classroom bookcase, was a golden ticket! Karson picked it up. His heart beat faster when he saw that the name line was blank. He couldn't believe his luck!
The boys and girls in Karson's class could earn golden tickets by doing well in their study or by being extra helpful or kind. Once a week their teacher drew a ticket out of a box on her desk and let the winner choose a prize.
Today was the golden ticket drawing, and here was another ticket, just for him! Karson looked around. No one else was near the ticket. All his classmates were at their desks, laughing and talking with each other. Miss Evans was engaged in grading the papers collected earlier in the morning.
Karson decided to write his name on the blank line. Then he could put it into the prize box with the six tickets he'd already earned. With so many chances, one of his tickets would most probably be picked! Then he could choose the pink toy pig for his sister's birthday, just like he had been hoping.
He smiled and reached for the pencil in his pocket. Suddenly his fingers stopped. There was a strange feeling in his chest, and it wasn't his heartbeat. It's finders or keepers, right He wondered. He looked out of the window and tried to figure it out. On the one hand, he did find the ticket, but he hadn't earned it. Somebody must have lost it. But on the other hand, he did need this extra ticket for his great plan!
Paragraph 1:
Karson stared at the blank name line for a moment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
"Karson, I'd like you to have another ticket!" Miss Evans said.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读
第一节
A.答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.A
解析：1.推理题。根据This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour得知做零售商至少2小时可以赚20美元,选 D。
2.细节题。根据Babysitter 中This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching,得知想成为教师的青少年可以选择Babysitter,选B。
3.推理判断题。根据文章第一段The first summer job is often a signal that you're on your way to adulthood, and it's also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It's never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!(第一份暑期工作通常是你即将步入成年期的信号,也是一种挣钱支付梦想的方法。现在开始考虑未来永远不嫌早。现在,给你一些好的选择!) 可知, 本文就一些暑假兼职进行了说明和介绍,因此文章是为想要在暑假做兼职的青少年写的,故选A。
B.答案：1-4.BABC
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据题干我们把答案定位在第二段。根据该段内容可知,Moore听到爸爸的提醒之后就想:"为什么我不能制造出一种对牙齿有益的糖果以便我的父母不对它说不呢 "即她想找一个方法解决这个问题。
2.考查细节理解。根据第三段的内容可知,Moore用两年时间在线研究、做试验、咨询牙医,终于成功地生产出一种只使用天然的增甜剂(only using natural sweeteners),且能够减少口腔细菌的糖果,这与A项"它对牙齿健康有益"吻合。
3.考查细节理解。根据题干中的"expect from her business"我们把答案定位在最后一段,该段谈到Moore想用自己独特的天赋帮助别人找到微笑(to help others find their smiles),因此选B。
4.考查推理判断。通读全文可知,Moore在父亲提醒她吃甜食对牙齿不好后,就积极地思考并行动,成功地制造出了一种不伤牙的糖,由此可推知C项正确。
C.答案：1-4.DBBA
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句"But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.(但是书不会变, 人会。那就是使重新阅读这种行为如此丰富又使人变化之处)"和第二段的"The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our connection with the work is based on our present mental register. It is true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings.(重新阅读的美妙之处在于我们与作品的联系基于我们目前的精神状态。真的, 我年纪越大, 就越觉得时光飞逝)"可推知, 作者喜欢重新阅读是因为它可以增加对自己的理解。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据第三段的"Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating, an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time."可知, 这本书出版于1964年, 这是他20世纪20年代在巴黎的经典回忆录,一个年老的作家对那些雄心勃勃却更简单的日子的回顾, 其语言令人陶醉。由此可知,《流动的盛宴》是关于海明威年轻时生活的一本书。故选B项。
3.词义猜测题。根据最后一段中"while money is indeed wonderful and necessary(虽然金钱确实很好, 也很必要)"可知, 此从句与主句为转折关系, 因此"rereading an author's work is the highest currency a reader can pay them"的意思应该是: 重新阅读一个作家的作品是一个读者给他们的最高回报。 由此可知, 画线单词的意思是"回报"。故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据第三段的"Another is Annie Dillard's Holy the Firm, her poetic 1975 ramble about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight:Selected Poems, because poetry.(另一本是Annie Dillard的 《神圣的坚实》, 她1975年的诗歌随笔。第三本书是Julio Cortázar的《拯救暮光之城: 诗选》, 因为诗歌)"可知, 作者喜欢诗歌。故选A项。
D.答案：1-4AADB
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段可知,美国新奥尔良和布鲁克林举办了不同寻常的时装秀,时装秀上展出用海狸鼠皮制成的不同风格的衣服,项目总监Cree McCree说: "除非了解海狸鼠正每年破坏大片湿地,否则谈论无罪恶感的皮衣是很疯狂的事情", 可以判断出由于海狸鼠对生态环境造成了巨大的破坏,所以用它们的皮毛做衣服是正确的,这次展览的意图是推销无罪恶感的毛皮衣服。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段和第四段可知,因为海狸鼠破坏湿地进而破坏了环境,所以科学家对它们很担心。 故选A项。
3.词义猜测题。根据第五段可知,现在这种海狸鼠之所以能够数量激增,是由于市场不再销售海狸鼠皮毛导致的,可以推断出画线词collapsed和D项意思最相近。 collapse意为“崩溃”。故选D项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知, 她的意思是说这种行为虽然是正确的,但是被外界接受还需要做很多工作,所以在纽约穿皮质衣服是有风险的。故选B项。
第二节
答案：EABFG
解析：在孩子的成长过程中,父母起着非常重要的作用。如何帮助孩子们成长呢 本文介绍了几条建议。
①根据本段第一句Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.可知,本段主题是鼓励孩子们参加体育活动,这会改善孩子的身体状况。故E项(这会降低包括肥胖在内的健康问题的风险)符合语境。
②根据本段首句中的provide proper nutrition可知,本段与饮食有关。A项中的fresh food与之呼应,符合语境。
③根据本段中的stop children from using smartphones and computers可知,本段建议限制孩子们看手机或电脑的时间。故B项符合语境。
④根据本段首句中的monitoring bullying is also an essential part可知,本段主题是防治校园欺凌。F项中的looking for bullying与之呼应。
⑤根据设空处后的You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.可知,此处重申家长在孩子的成长过程中起着非常重要的作用。G项中的play a significant role与之呼应。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BADAC 6-10 DABDA 11-15 BCCAB
解析：1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我说：“我希望你们都在家附近做些额外的工作来挣点钱。hard艰难的;extra额外的; spare空闲的; unique独一无二的。根据下文 around the house to earn some money可知,此处指“在家附近做些额外的工作来挣点钱”。故选B。
2.考查副词词义辨析。 otherwise否则; always总是;occasionally偶尔; however然而。根据语境及常识可知,此处指“否则的话,有人可能就不会有一顿好的晚餐”。故选A。
3.考查名词词义辨析。 house房子; classroom教室; street大街; supermarket超市。根据下文 At last we headed toward the checkout, pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the trimmings（配料）.可知,孩子们带着辛苦挣来的钱来到超市。故选D。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看着他们跑来跑去,忙着购物。 shopping购物;job工作; business业务;task任务。根据下文 At last we headed toward the checkout, pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the trimmings（配料）.可知,孩子们忙着买东西。故选A。
5.考查动词词义辨析。look看;come来;rush冲;make制作。根据上文 Then someone spotted a“necessity”that sent them racing.可知,孩子们买东西的时候比较兴奋,此处指冲向节日植物。故选C。
6.考查动词词义辨析。 choose选择;move移动; admire仰慕;agree同意。根据下文 put the purple plant into the cart可知,孩子们达成了一致意见。故选D。
7.考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们终于在树林里的一间小平房前停了下来。 pull up停下来;pick up捡起; speed up加速; call on拜访。根据下文 in front of a small bungalow in the woods可知,我们在树林里的一间小平房前停了下来。故选A。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位身材瘦小、面容疲惫的女人来到门口欢迎我们。lead带领; welcome欢迎; accept接受; answer回答。根据语境可知,此处指一位女人到门口欢迎我们。故选B。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着每个盒子都被搬了进去,老妇人赞叹不已——这让客人们非常高兴。 surprise吃惊; disappointment失望; relaxation放松; pleasure高兴。赠送的东西得到了认可,孩子们很高兴。故选D。
10.考查动词词义辨析。wish希望; discover发现;find发现;wait等。根据上文 When Amy put the purple mums on the counter, the woman seemed surprised.及语境可知,老妇人比较贫穷,因此作者认为她也许希望那是一袋面粉,因为面粉更实用。故选A。
11.考查名词词义辨析。smoke烟; window窗户;shelf架子;glass玻璃。根据下文 The woman inside waved 12 ,then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, past the trimmings, straight to the 13 .可知,我们能够看到厨房的窗户。故选B。
12.考查名词词义辨析。hello表示问候、接电话或唤起注意时的用语; gratitude感激;goodbye再见; thanks感谢。根据语境可知,里面的女人和我们挥手告别。故选C。
13.考查名词词义辨析。door门;flour面粉; flower花;wood树林。根据下文 She put her face in their petals（花瓣）.可知,里面的女人径直走向鲜花。故选C。
14.考查名词词义辨析。 smile微笑;tear眼泪; color颜色：change变化。老人喜欢孩子们送的花,她露出了微笑。故选A。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刹那,他们亲眼看到了自己拥有的使别人生活得更好的力量。help帮助; power力量; attitude态度; youth青春。故选B。
第二节
答案：①varies ②to learn ③are offered ④to ⑤wisely ⑥that ⑦putting ⑧In ⑨whatever ⑩choices
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案： In contrast to other students, Li Hua's family is not rich. However, his mother knows how to manage finance. She only buys necessities in her life. But she invests a lot of money to buy some books for Li Hua. In her opinion, only if a person is equipped with knowledge can he make contributions to society.
第二节
答案：Paragraph 1:
When I got home, my wife shared her story about her mom who passed away years ago. She said when she was young, she was very naughty, and her mother often punished her for her wrong deeds. Later when she grew up, she became aware of her mother's love. But her mother died of lung cancer and she never had a chance to show her gratitude. At that moment I realized the importance of saying "love" to our beloved ones in time.
Paragraph 2:
Several days later, I received my mother's invitation. We went out for a movie. You can't imagine how happy we were that day. We discussed the movie, laughed and even planned the next date. On the way home, I held my mother's hand and said to her gently, "Nothing is more valuable than the love of you in the world. Believe me, your dear son will return the favor. Mom, I love you." We looked at each other with tears rolling down.
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）
第1节 （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
Four books that will change your life
Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do — Amy Morin
Do you struggle to get over your failures or pay much attention to things that are out of your control Getting over these troubles can have an important influence on your daily life. Morin shares her most successful ways to overcome these difficulties.
How Will You Measure Your Life — Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon
What do you think would make you happier at work Perhaps high pay might be nice, or maybe some more admiration from fellow colleagues. Are you keeping a good balance in life While career achievements can be satisfying, ignoring your family and friends can be harmful in the long run.
Finding Your Element — Ken Robinson
Have you ever felt pressured to live your life in a certain way Society often encourages you to graduate from high school at 18, enter university, and then become a professional person, get married and have children. This may work for some people, but for many people it can be limited. Everyone has a passion. Find out how you can break society’s strict rules and find your position in life.
Emotional Intelligence — Daniel Goleman
Do our feelings hold us back Would we do better if we became unfeeling creatures You probably let feelings cloud your judgment more often than you know. Goleman explains how you can avoid letting your feelings rule you and make better decisions in life.
1.The first book is intended for readers ____________.
A.who want to be popular among colleagues B.who want to control their feelings
C.who are experiencing failures D.who want to get high pay
2.Which book suggests keeping a balance between work and life
A.Thirteen Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do.
B.How Will You Measure Your Life .
C.Finding Your Element.
D.Emotional Intelligence.
3.What do we know about Emotional Intelligence
A.It helps us make wise decisions. B.It shows us the importance of emotions.
C.It teaches us the way to live a different life. D.It tells us how to break society’s strict rules.
B
I must have looked deep in thought, or as deep in thought as an 11-year-old man could, when my grandmother glanced up to ask, "You have something in your mind, don't you "
"Yes, I was thinking that someday I want to be an Olympic speed skating champion like my hero, Eric Heiden. I want to be a doctor like my parents and I want to help children in Africa."
I immediately knew I had confided(吐露) to the right person when a knowing smile appeared on her face. "Johann, of course! You can do anything you want to do!" she said simply. And with my grandmother's support, I set out to pursue my passions.
14 years later, I was well ready to take hold of my first dream: becoming an Olympic champion. The Olympics in 1994 was in my home country, Norway. As I entered the Olympic stadium, I wasn't the best athlete in contrast to other athletes, and many had doubts about my ability to perform well. But something special motivated me. I had a woman in the first row who believed in me. For the first time ever, my grandmother was going to see me skate.
It happened. Breaking a world record, I won gold.
As I stood on the podium that I had dreamed about my entire life, a curious question popped into my head. Why me Why did I win, given all the other incredible competitors out there The reason had to be more than a grandmother who shared a belief in her grandson's dream. The question led me to only one answer: because I wanted to make a difference in the world, and with all the media attention on my success, I could.
I immediately knew what that difference had to be: hope of the life of the children in Africa. Six months earlier, I was invited to Eritrea as an ambassador for Olympic Aid.
1.When the author spoke of what was in his mind, his grandmother _____.
A.laughed at him B.supported him
C.had no confidence in him D.felt quite surprised
2.The author probably realized his first dream at the age of _____.
A.20 B.22 C.25 D.28
3.What will the author tell us in the part following the passage
A.His efforts in helping the African children.
B.His hard training in preparing for the next Olympics.
C.His successes at other Olympic Games.
D.His grandmother's attitude towards him.
4.What is the whole passage mainly about
A.A young boy who had many dreams.
B.The encouragement from a grandmother.
C.A sportsman who finally realized all of his dreams.
D.An Olympic hero who made a difference in the world.
C
Chinese Culture Shown to the World with Love
Li Ziqi, a short video blogger specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts, has gained worldwide popularity.
Li has about 20 million followers on Sina Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter, plus 7 million followers on overseas social media networks. Many foreigners say they have got to know traditional Chinese food culture via her channel.
It is the spirit of craftsmanship(技艺) behind her works that makes Li's video clips attractive. She strictly follows the authentic traditional steps and procedures in making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts, such as peach flower wine and silk, and goes to great lengths to ensure her videos are accurate. Sometimes she spends several months producing one of her videos.
Li has been inheriting(继承) traditional Chinese culture in a rather creative way. A closer look at her videos will show that they are never with any "analysis" that makes people feel bored. They just show audiences each and every detail of traditional Chinese culture so that the latter knows how Chinese live their beautiful and elegant lives. It is that universal appeal that makes her works so attractive. Thanks to Li's efforts, many intangible cultural heritages that only existed in memories and written records now appear before our eyes. Via her short videos, Li presents the image of a beautiful and friendly China.
With the growth of the Chinese economy, people overseas are showing more interest in traditional Chinese culture. Li has shown how to satisfy that interest in a good way, namely showing the best parts of traditional Chinese culture with her heart.
To effectively present the beauty of Chinese culture to the world, we need more people like Li Ziqi.
1.What can we learn about Li Ziqi's video clips
A.They promote the sales of Chinese food and handicrafts.
B.They attract a large number of foreigners to visit her online shop.
C.They aim to introduce traditional Chinese food culture and handicrafts worldwide.
D.They are based on her family's recipes of making traditional Chinese food.
2.What could be inferred from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A.Analysis of Chinese culture in Li's videos makes people bored.
B.Details and accuracy play significant roles in the success of Li's videos.
C.Li makes sure all of her video clips are short enough to be downloaded.
D.Cultural heritages usually exist in memories and written accounts.
3.What does the underlined word "intangible" in Paragraph 4 mean
A.nonphysical B.inaccessible C.invaluable D.unnoticeable
4.What is the author's purpose in writing the passage
A.To provide guidance on cooking and making handicrafts.
B.To suggest a way of attracting more followers on Sina Weibo.
C.To give an example of how to gain worldwide popularity as a short video blogger.
D.To encourage more people to make efforts to bring Chinese culture to the world.
D
Have you heard about Post Office Cats in Britain They are mouse hunters. The post office has actually employed cats since 1868. They are not employed to sort or deliver mail, of course, but to protect the mail and keep the population of mice under control. They make sure your morning post arrives free from damage caused by rats and mice.
London post offices were the first to try out the experiment. Within a few months the population of mice had shrunk sharply. Other post offices all over the country were soon using cats in the war against rats and mice as well. Within ten years the pay of the cats was improved from one and a half old pence a day to six or nine pence a day. Now the average rate of pay is about a few pounds a month.
Some of the hard-working cats have become quite famous. In 1980, a cat named Lucky stopped an attempted robbery in a Worcestershire post office on her own. As the two burglars made their way in through the window, Lucky started an attack and they fled empty-handed. Another excellent cat was Jerry of the Earls Court post office in London. He served the building for 16 years and was on duty for 24 hours every day. He drove all the mice away.
However, there are fewer cats employed by the post office than at any time in the past. With the faster movement of the mail and better surroundings, post office cats are not always needed. But many post offices still employ them and they become great friends with the postmen. According to the post office, there is no plan for their services to be discontinued in the foreseeable future.
l. Cats were introduced to British post offices to _____.
A. help sort and deliver mail and papers
B. guard the building against thieves
C. keep mail and papers undamaged
D. search for certain dangers in mail
2. The underlined word "shrunk," in the second paragraph probably means "_____".
A. decreased B. increased C. narrowed D. expanded
3. The cat named Lucky became famous because _____.
A. she served the post office for 16 years around the clock
B. she alone drove two burglars away from the post office
C. she protected mail from being bitten by mice
D. she was employed to sort and deliver mail
4. We may learn from the last paragraph that _____.
A. the duty of the cats has been replaced by machines
B. all the post offices are now completely mice free
C. cats are now considered of little use in post offices
D. cats will still be seen in service for quite a long time
第二节 （共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
①_____ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain from doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ②_____ There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership card or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do ③_____ Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I'm talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. ④_____ Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentations.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn't 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ⑤_____ But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A. The benefits will stay with you.
B. This is just one way.
C. If you aren't a reader, you should start with that.
D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
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）
New Distractions
Madeline's family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year however, her parents announced a new 1 —no phones allowed for the entire week. "No distractions,'' they said. "But my friends will be 2 updates," Madeline protested. "They'll have to wait," her mom said. "What if something bad happens " Madeline changed her 3 . Her mom shook her head as she opened a drawer. Madeline saw that her parents, phones were already in it. Madeline had to 4 her phone in, too.
That night after dinner, Madeline wandered into the kitchen. "Still hungry " Dad asked. "No," she answered. Then she gave him a 5 look and said in her sweetest voice, "Couldn't I have my phone back Just so I can tell everyone what a (n) 6 time I'm having " "Can't," he said. "It's not here. Remember Check out the bookcase in the living room, "he suggested. "Might find something you like." She walked into the living room and spotted a jigsaw puzzle(拼图玩具) on the bookcase. She took it, put the pieces on the table, and began to 7 them. After what seemed like minutes, she looked up. It was past ten o'clock. She had been 8 for almost two hours! The puzzle was less than half done.
The next morning, the golden sun was rising over the blue ocean. The sky was cloudless. The scene 9 Madeline of a photo that Brandi had shared. Her friends had the ooh's and ah's over it. This view was even better. It would leave everyone speechless. Madeline's hand 10 to the bedside table, but there was nothing there.
That evening, Madeline lost herself in the jigsaw puzzle again. She felt a little excited every time the shapes 11 . Soon, all that were left were a few gaps. She quickly put the remaining pieces into place. The puzzle was 12 .
She stepped back to 13 the finished puzzle. The picture showed an old painting of several farmhands working in a brown field and there was a giant rainbow arching across the sky.
Madeline enjoyed the puzzle for a few minutes, trying to 14 the image in her mind. Then, she quietly started taking it 15 . That, she thought, was just for me.
1. A. rule B. reform C. date D. discovery
2. A. providing B. expecting C. considering D. selecting
3. A. behaviour B. strategy C. mind D. gesture
4. A. bring B. hide C. push D. drop
5. A. curious B. serious C. strange D. loving
6. A. limited B. amazing C. boring D. ordinary
7. A. collect B. sort C. mix D. examine
8. A. reading B. thinking C. working D. watching
9. A. warned B. reminded C. convinced D. persuaded
10. A. rolled B. pointed C. shot D. rose
11. A. moved B. changed C. met D. gathered
12. A. clear B. separate C. complex D. complete
13. A. recognize B. resolve C. appreciate D. describe
14. A. preserve B. present C. create D. improve
15. A. away B. down C. over D. apart
第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
In ancient China lived an artist ①_________ paintings were almost lifelike. The artist‘s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait(画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their ②_________ (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would ③_________ (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor's chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River— perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with ④_________ (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. ⑤_________ he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary(传奇的)artist, they smiled and ⑥_________ (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out ⑦_________ (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved ⑧_________ (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds ⑨_________ (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist ⑩_________ earth, Mother Nature.
第三部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
第1节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华,在你校学习的英国交换生Tim发电子邮件说他下学期要选修一门艺术课,学校共开设两门课程:中国书法(Chinese Calligraphy)和中国绘画(Chinese Painting),希望你能向他推荐其中一门课程。请你给他回一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.推荐的课程;2.推荐的理由;3.你的祝愿。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tim,
①___________________ (know, decide, choose), I am writing to offer my recommendation.
Chinese Calligraphy is highly recommended, ②___________________ (which 从句). The course, a combination of theory and practice, is given by a famous master, Professor Zeng, and ③___________________ (rank, number one, popularity). Besides, the course includes weekly workshops ④___________________ (Calligraphy lovers, practice, communicate). Seize the chance and you won't be disappointed!
⑤___________________ ( wish, rewarding, voyage) of discovering the beauty of Chinese Calligraphy!
Yours,
Li Hua
第2节 （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。
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
The bell rang, announcing the end of the vivid art class Karson loved most. He was delighted that he had created a very satisfying work. So he walked to the back of the classroom to put his work away carefully. There, lying on the carpet in front of the classroom bookcase, was a golden ticket! Karson picked it up. His heart beat faster when he saw that the name line was blank. He couldn't believe his luck!
The boys and girls in Karson's class could earn golden tickets by doing well in their study or by being extra helpful or kind. Once a week their teacher drew a ticket out of a box on her desk and let the winner choose a prize.
Today was the golden ticket drawing, and here was another ticket, just for him! Karson looked around. No one else was near the ticket. All his classmates were at their desks, laughing and talking with each other. Miss Evans was engaged in grading the papers collected earlier in the morning.
Karson decided to write his name on the blank line. Then he could put it into the prize box with the six tickets he'd already earned. With so many chances, one of his tickets would most probably be picked! Then he could choose the pink toy pig for his sister's birthday, just like he had been hoping.
He smiled and reached for the pencil in his pocket. Suddenly his fingers stopped. There was a strange feeling in his chest, and it wasn't his heartbeat. It's finders or keepers, right He wondered. He looked out of the window and tried to figure it out. On the one hand, he did find the ticket, but he hadn't earned it. Somebody must have lost it. But on the other hand, he did need this extra ticket for his great plan!
Paragraph 1:
Karson stared at the blank name line for a moment.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
"Karson, I'd like you to have another ticket!" Miss Evans said.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读
第一节
A.答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.A
解析：1.推理题。根据This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour得知做零售商至少2小时可以赚20美元,选 D。
2.细节题。根据Babysitter 中This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching,得知想成为教师的青少年可以选择Babysitter,选B。
3.推理判断题。根据文章第一段The first summer job is often a signal that you're on your way to adulthood, and it's also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It's never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!(第一份暑期工作通常是你即将步入成年期的信号,也是一种挣钱支付梦想的方法。现在开始考虑未来永远不嫌早。现在,给你一些好的选择!) 可知, 本文就一些暑假兼职进行了说明和介绍,因此文章是为想要在暑假做兼职的青少年写的,故选A。
B.答案：1-4.BABC
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据题干我们把答案定位在第二段。根据该段内容可知,Moore听到爸爸的提醒之后就想:"为什么我不能制造出一种对牙齿有益的糖果以便我的父母不对它说不呢 "即她想找一个方法解决这个问题。
2.考查细节理解。根据第三段的内容可知,Moore用两年时间在线研究、做试验、咨询牙医,终于成功地生产出一种只使用天然的增甜剂(only using natural sweeteners),且能够减少口腔细菌的糖果,这与A项"它对牙齿健康有益"吻合。
3.考查细节理解。根据题干中的"expect from her business"我们把答案定位在最后一段,该段谈到Moore想用自己独特的天赋帮助别人找到微笑(to help others find their smiles),因此选B。
4.考查推理判断。通读全文可知,Moore在父亲提醒她吃甜食对牙齿不好后,就积极地思考并行动,成功地制造出了一种不伤牙的糖,由此可推知C项正确。
C.答案：1-4.DBBA
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句"But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.(但是书不会变, 人会。那就是使重新阅读这种行为如此丰富又使人变化之处)"和第二段的"The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our connection with the work is based on our present mental register. It is true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings.(重新阅读的美妙之处在于我们与作品的联系基于我们目前的精神状态。真的, 我年纪越大, 就越觉得时光飞逝)"可推知, 作者喜欢重新阅读是因为它可以增加对自己的理解。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据第三段的"Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating, an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time."可知, 这本书出版于1964年, 这是他20世纪20年代在巴黎的经典回忆录,一个年老的作家对那些雄心勃勃却更简单的日子的回顾, 其语言令人陶醉。由此可知,《流动的盛宴》是关于海明威年轻时生活的一本书。故选B项。
3.词义猜测题。根据最后一段中"while money is indeed wonderful and necessary(虽然金钱确实很好, 也很必要)"可知, 此从句与主句为转折关系, 因此"rereading an author's work is the highest currency a reader can pay them"的意思应该是: 重新阅读一个作家的作品是一个读者给他们的最高回报。 由此可知, 画线单词的意思是"回报"。故选B项。
4.推理判断题。根据第三段的"Another is Annie Dillard's Holy the Firm, her poetic 1975 ramble about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight:Selected Poems, because poetry.(另一本是Annie Dillard的 《神圣的坚实》, 她1975年的诗歌随笔。第三本书是Julio Cortázar的《拯救暮光之城: 诗选》, 因为诗歌)"可知, 作者喜欢诗歌。故选A项。
D.答案：1-4AADB
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段可知,美国新奥尔良和布鲁克林举办了不同寻常的时装秀,时装秀上展出用海狸鼠皮制成的不同风格的衣服,项目总监Cree McCree说: "除非了解海狸鼠正每年破坏大片湿地,否则谈论无罪恶感的皮衣是很疯狂的事情", 可以判断出由于海狸鼠对生态环境造成了巨大的破坏,所以用它们的皮毛做衣服是正确的,这次展览的意图是推销无罪恶感的毛皮衣服。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段和第四段可知,因为海狸鼠破坏湿地进而破坏了环境,所以科学家对它们很担心。 故选A项。
3.词义猜测题。根据第五段可知,现在这种海狸鼠之所以能够数量激增,是由于市场不再销售海狸鼠皮毛导致的,可以推断出画线词collapsed和D项意思最相近。 collapse意为“崩溃”。故选D项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知, 她的意思是说这种行为虽然是正确的,但是被外界接受还需要做很多工作,所以在纽约穿皮质衣服是有风险的。故选B项。
第二节
答案：EABFG
解析：在孩子的成长过程中,父母起着非常重要的作用。如何帮助孩子们成长呢 本文介绍了几条建议。
①根据本段第一句Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.可知,本段主题是鼓励孩子们参加体育活动,这会改善孩子的身体状况。故E项(这会降低包括肥胖在内的健康问题的风险)符合语境。
②根据本段首句中的provide proper nutrition可知,本段与饮食有关。A项中的fresh food与之呼应,符合语境。
③根据本段中的stop children from using smartphones and computers可知,本段建议限制孩子们看手机或电脑的时间。故B项符合语境。
④根据本段首句中的monitoring bullying is also an essential part可知,本段主题是防治校园欺凌。F项中的looking for bullying与之呼应。
⑤根据设空处后的You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.可知,此处重申家长在孩子的成长过程中起着非常重要的作用。G项中的play a significant role与之呼应。
第二部分 语言运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BADAC 6-10 DABDA 11-15 BCCAB
解析：1.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我说：“我希望你们都在家附近做些额外的工作来挣点钱。hard艰难的;extra额外的; spare空闲的; unique独一无二的。根据下文 around the house to earn some money可知,此处指“在家附近做些额外的工作来挣点钱”。故选B。
2.考查副词词义辨析。 otherwise否则; always总是;occasionally偶尔; however然而。根据语境及常识可知,此处指“否则的话,有人可能就不会有一顿好的晚餐”。故选A。
3.考查名词词义辨析。 house房子; classroom教室; street大街; supermarket超市。根据下文 At last we headed toward the checkout, pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the trimmings（配料）.可知,孩子们带着辛苦挣来的钱来到超市。故选D。
4.考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看着他们跑来跑去,忙着购物。 shopping购物;job工作; business业务;task任务。根据下文 At last we headed toward the checkout, pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the trimmings（配料）.可知,孩子们忙着买东西。故选A。
5.考查动词词义辨析。look看;come来;rush冲;make制作。根据上文 Then someone spotted a“necessity”that sent them racing.可知,孩子们买东西的时候比较兴奋,此处指冲向节日植物。故选C。
6.考查动词词义辨析。 choose选择;move移动; admire仰慕;agree同意。根据下文 put the purple plant into the cart可知,孩子们达成了一致意见。故选D。
7.考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们终于在树林里的一间小平房前停了下来。 pull up停下来;pick up捡起; speed up加速; call on拜访。根据下文 in front of a small bungalow in the woods可知,我们在树林里的一间小平房前停了下来。故选A。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位身材瘦小、面容疲惫的女人来到门口欢迎我们。lead带领; welcome欢迎; accept接受; answer回答。根据语境可知,此处指一位女人到门口欢迎我们。故选B。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着每个盒子都被搬了进去,老妇人赞叹不已——这让客人们非常高兴。 surprise吃惊; disappointment失望; relaxation放松; pleasure高兴。赠送的东西得到了认可,孩子们很高兴。故选D。
10.考查动词词义辨析。wish希望; discover发现;find发现;wait等。根据上文 When Amy put the purple mums on the counter, the woman seemed surprised.及语境可知,老妇人比较贫穷,因此作者认为她也许希望那是一袋面粉,因为面粉更实用。故选A。
11.考查名词词义辨析。smoke烟; window窗户;shelf架子;glass玻璃。根据下文 The woman inside waved 12 ,then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, past the trimmings, straight to the 13 .可知,我们能够看到厨房的窗户。故选B。
12.考查名词词义辨析。hello表示问候、接电话或唤起注意时的用语; gratitude感激;goodbye再见; thanks感谢。根据语境可知,里面的女人和我们挥手告别。故选C。
13.考查名词词义辨析。door门;flour面粉; flower花;wood树林。根据下文 She put her face in their petals（花瓣）.可知,里面的女人径直走向鲜花。故选C。
14.考查名词词义辨析。 smile微笑;tear眼泪; color颜色：change变化。老人喜欢孩子们送的花,她露出了微笑。故选A。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刹那,他们亲眼看到了自己拥有的使别人生活得更好的力量。help帮助; power力量; attitude态度; youth青春。故选B。
第二节
答案：①varies ②to learn ③are offered ④to ⑤wisely ⑥that ⑦putting ⑧In ⑨whatever ⑩choices
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案： In contrast to other students, Li Hua's family is not rich. However, his mother knows how to manage finance. She only buys necessities in her life. But she invests a lot of money to buy some books for Li Hua. In her opinion, only if a person is equipped with knowledge can he make contributions to society.
第二节
答案：Paragraph 1:
When I got home, my wife shared her story about her mom who passed away years ago. She said when she was young, she was very naughty, and her mother often punished her for her wrong deeds. Later when she grew up, she became aware of her mother's love. But her mother died of lung cancer and she never had a chance to show her gratitude. At that moment I realized the importance of saying "love" to our beloved ones in time.
Paragraph 2:
Several days later, I received my mother's invitation. We went out for a movie. You can't imagine how happy we were that day. We discussed the movie, laughed and even planned the next date. On the way home, I held my mother's hand and said to her gently, "Nothing is more valuable than the love of you in the world. Believe me, your dear son will return the favor. Mom, I love you." We looked at each other with tears rolling down.