单元综合检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
With 60 miles of canals and nearly 7，000 buildings dating from the 18th century or earlier，Amsterdam is one of Europe's best preserved cities.Here are some of our favorites.
The Concertgebouw
A free classical concert in one of the world's greatest concert halls？Sounds too good to be true，but every Wednesday at lunchtime that's exactly what's on offer at the Concertgebouw.The latest series just started up again this month and will run through June.You can pick up a free ticket (one per person) on the day of the show starting at 11：30 a．m.；the concert takes place from 12：30 p．m.to 1 p．m.
Rijksmuseum Gardens
Take a walk in the beautiful formal gardens of the Rijksmuseum，which are dotted with fascinating artworks.There's a life size chessboard，a fountain by contemporary Danish artist Jeppe Hein，and post war climbing frames by architect Aldo van Eyck.The gardens also host sculpture exhibitions—currently there are 21 sculptures on show by the Spanish artist Joan Miró until October 11.
The Muziektheater
This important opera，dance and music venue has free weekly lunchtime concerts by top performers on Tuesdays from 12：30 p．m.to 1 p．m.in the entrance hall，from September to May.Once or twice a month，the concert is followed by a free tour of the theatre—check the website for details.
Central Library
At the Netherlands' biggest library，the Centrale Bibliotheek，you can read the international papers for free，and while Wi Fi isn't completely free，you can purchase 30 minutes for little more than a dollar by using one of the ticket machines.Upstairs on the 7th floor there is a café with a balcony that boasts wonderful city views.
1．Which one would you prefer if you have a taste for artworks
A．The Concertgebouw.
B．The Muziektheater.
C．Rijksmuseum Gardens.
D．Central Library.
2．What can you do prior to your visit to the Muziektheater
A．Enjoy classical music at Concertgebouw.
B．Attend the free weekly lunchtime concert.
C．Visit sculpture exhibitions of Joan Miró.
D．Take a walk in the Rijksmuseum Gardens.
3．What is special about Central Library
A．Wi Fi in it is free to use.
B．You can get a fantastic view of the city.
C．It is the biggest library in the world.
D．Newspapers at home and abroad are free to read.
B
We have two daughters：Kirsten is seven years old and Kelly is four.Last Sunday evening，we invited some people home for dinner.I dressed them nicely for the party，and told them that their job was to join me in answering the door when the bell rang.I would introduce them to the guests，and then they would take the guests' coats upstairs and put them on the bed in the second bedroom.
The guests arrived.I introduced my two daughters to each of them.The adults were nice and kind and said how lucky we were to have such good kids.
Each of the guests made a particular fuss over Kelly，the younger one，admiring her dress，her hair and her smile.They said she was a remarkable girl to be carrying coats upstairs at her age.
I thought to myself that we adults usually make a big “to do” over the younger child because he/she is the one who seems more easily to be hurt.We do it with the best intention.
But we seldom think of how it might affect the other child.I was a little worried that Kirsten would feel she was being outshone.I was about to serve dinner when I realized that she had been missing for twenty minutes.I ran upstairs and found her in the bedroom，crying.
I said，“What are you doing，my dear？”
She turned to me with a sad expression and said，“Mommy，why don't people like me the way they like my sister？Is it because I'm not pretty？Is that why they don't say nice things about me？”
I tried to explain to her，kissing and hugging her to make her feel better.
Now，whenever I visit a friend's home，I make a point of speaking to the elder child first.
4．The underlined expression “make a big ‘to do’ over” (Paragraph 4) means “ ”．
A．show much concern about
B．have a special effect on
C．list jobs to be done for
D．do good things for
5．The guests praised Kelly for carrying coats upstairs because of her ．
A．beautiful hair B．pretty clothes
C．lovely smile D．young age
6．Kirsten felt sad and cried because ．
A．the guests gave her more coats to carry
B．she didn't look as pretty as Kelly
C．the guests praised her sister more than her
D．her mother didn't introduce her to the guests
7．We can conclude from the passage that ．
A．parents should pay more attention to the elder children
B．the younger children are usually more easily hurt
C．people usually like the elder children more
D．adults should treat children equally
C
Erik Kobayashi Solomon spent a day with Dr.Paul Gauthier，a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming.
Humans have 12，000 years of experience growing food，but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors.We are still progressing up the technology learning curve (学习曲线)．What's more，traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming.Therefore，without taking time to understand the science，vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.
The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome.Dr.Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as “pie in the sky”businesses.He famously calculates，for instance，that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $24 if farmed indoors—the cost is too high.Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis (光合作用)，so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.
Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high，vertical farming does create high efficiencies in other areas.Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again.Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary.It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.
The future is probably mixed.In some environments—the Middle East，for instance—a move to vertical farming is a no brainer.An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia，for instance，can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland.In other geographies，though，the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability.A large vertical farming and equipment operation only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine year life.
8．What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2
A It will replace traditional farming one day.
B．It relies on research of more basic science.
C．It can be applicable on different conditions.
D．It actually came into being 12，000 years ago.
9．What does Dr.Albright think of vertical farms
A．They use less light than traditional ones.
B．They may seem very unlikely to succeed.
C．They can overcome many problems in farming.
D．They do not need any natural sunlight any longer.
10．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A．The ways of reducing costs of vertical farming.
B．The secrets of developing vertical farming.
C．The recent trend of vertical farming.
D．The benefits of vertical farming.
11．Why is the example of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned
A．To show vertical farming can work well in some places.
B．To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia.
C．To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.
D．To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.
D
If you're DIY minded，you can build your own solar power system.In some cases，you can even build your own solar panels(电池板)，although the amount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power.Making your own solar panel is a time consuming process and requires some electrical skills.However，it can also be very rewarding—learning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solar electricity is produced.
Before you can build your own solar panels，you first need to understand how solar cells produce electricity.If you've bought individual solar cells(they can be purchased online)，the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this：Prepare the backing(垫板) for your panel.Many DIY solar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cell.You'll need to drill holes in the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through.Wire your solar cells together.This requires some experience with electrical work.Use a soldering iron to attach wire to the solar cells and then link each of the cells together.Attach cells to your backing.If possible，attach each solar cell to the backing individually.This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.
At this point you have a functional solar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines.However，a solar panel by itself is not useful.If you are trying to produce electricity to power devices in your home，you need to pair your panel with an inverter(换流器) that will turn direct current(DC) power from the sun into the alternating current(AC) power used in most modern electronic devices.
12．How does the author like building DIY solar panel in Para.1
A．It is easy. B．It is necessary.
C．It is common. D．It is worthwhile.
13．What's the first step of building your own solar panels
A．Master how to manage it.
B．Prepare the backing for your panel.
C．Purchase individual solar cells.
D．Drill holes in the wooden board.
14．Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately
A．To produce more power.
B．To replace damaged cells easily.
C．To fix cells to the backing.
D．To pass through the board easily.
15．What can be inferred from the text
A．People without electrical skills behave worse in DIY solar panels.
B．A wooden board is a must in building your own solar power.
C．How to pair an inverter depends on how much you want to power.
D．A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Five Tips That Help You Fall Asleep Quickly
Lower the room temperature
16 ．During the sleep，the core temperature decreases，while the temperature of your hands and feet increases.You might be hard to fall asleep if your room is too warm.Setting your thermostat to a cool temperature between 15－23 ℃ could help.
Get on a schedule
Waking up and going to bed at the same time each day can help your biological clock keep a regular schedule. 17 ．So，set your alarm clock at the same time each day and go to bed at relatively the same time daily.
18
Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep.Watching TV，playing video games，and using a mobile phone can make it significantly harder for you to fall and stay asleep.You had better disconnect all electronics and put away computers and mobile phones so you can ensure a quiet place，free of distractions(干扰物)．
Read something
Reading could be a good activity to help you calm down before bed. 19 ．But electronic books may produce a kind of light that can make it harder for you to fall asleep.So you had better read a paper book in order to relax and improve your sleep.
Exercise during the day
It is important to maintain a moderate intensity(强度适中的) exercise routine.The time of the day when you exercise is also critical.To promote better quality sleep，working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day. 20 ．
A．Our body temperature changes when we fall asleep
B．Change your biological clock
C．Overtraining has been linked to poor sleep
D．Turn off all electronics
E．Therefore，moderate exercise in the morning could benefit your sleep
F．It seems that bedtime reading may promote longer sleep for you
G．Once your body adjusts to this schedule，it will be easier to fall asleep and wake up around the same time every day
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
After I graduated from the university，I got so pressured in finding a job.I did a lot of 21 both online and handing in person to a particular company.It occurred，one day I went to 22 my CV (履历) to a certain company and I wanted to meet the human resource manager in person because I believed it was a better 23 than leaving my CV at the reception.
Unfortunately，in this company the 24 did not allow me to see the human resource manager and 25 asked me to just leave the CV with her and that she would 26 it.I was really 27 since I knew she wouldn't do that and my CV will just be thrown in the trash can，I thought so because it usually 28 a lot in some other companies.So I just left with my head 29 and never thought about it again since I knew I would never get any 30 from the company.
Weeks passed and one day I received a call from a(an) 31 number and guess what...it was the human resource manager of that same company.I was really shocked since I did not 32 it at all.So he said he received my CV and that he would 33 it.
I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for 34 the receptionist the other day.This humbled me and it was a 35 to believe in people and not assume things just because of the norm.
【语篇解读】 文章讲述了作者在找工作时想要把简历亲手交给一个公司的HR，但前台行政人员说只能把简历留下由她代为转交，作者认为这位行政人员可能不会帮自己交简历，但让人没想到的是，这位行政人员把作者的简历交给了HR。作者非常的高兴，但也对自己自以为是的想法感到羞愧。
21．A.designs B．applications
C．preparations D．examinations
22．A.hand in B．give up
C．carry out D．take back
23．A.result B．chance
C．position D．suggestion
24．A.lawyer B．president
C．reporter D．receptionist
25．A.thus B．still
C．instead D．therefore
26．A.create B．share
C．deliver D．exchange
27．A.amazed B．frightened
C．puzzled D．disappointed
28．A.fails B．works
C．changes D．happens
29．A.up B．down C．aside D．forward
30．A.response B．suggestion
C．project D．comment
31．A.familiar B．important
C．unknown D．common
32．A.expect B．connect C．value D．confirm
33．A.agree on B．work on
C．refer to D．search for
34．A.doubting B．scolding
C．admiring D．punishing
35．A.decision B．conclusion
C．reminder D．criterion
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
The first practical cooling system for use in industry was invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier in New York，the USA.He continued to improve his 36.________ (invent) and，in 1928，37.________(develop) the first air conditioner for home use.In 1939，an American car company introduced the first air conditioner for cars，38.________(make) driving more comfortable.After World War Ⅱ，many homes in the USA were built 39.________ central air conditioning.Central air conditioning uses a single unit to heat 40.________ cool a whole house.With this，people could escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter no matter 41.________ they were in the house.But when electricity became more expensive，people managed to develop 42.________(good) air conditioners 43.________(save) money.Later，the cooling gas in air conditioners 44.________(find) to pollute the environment，so engineers have been working to produce air conditioners more friendly to the environment since 45.________1980s.
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
China Daily发起了一场“电动车要不要在城市中推广使用”的讨论。假如你叫李华，请你向该报投稿，阐述你的观点。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Devi looked through the observation window at the kids below，all waiting in line to get into the pool.She turned to her mother with a furious frown on her face.“Mom，they're all little kids! I'm 15 already! This is ridiculous！”
“I know，Devi，” replied her mother，“but you're a beginner，too，and you have to start somewhere！”
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life.Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather's farm，she hadn't had time for lessons.The closest swimming pool Devi had been to was the alligator pool her mother bought her when she was five.Now that Devi was older，her mother had found a new job in the city，and Devi faced a new challenge—school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Devi went with her class to the pool，she had no idea what she was in for.What could be so difficult about swimming？Devi confidently slipped into the water and held onto the side of the pool，expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet.But when Devi let go of the side of the pool，she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Devi threw her arm toward the side of the pool and grabbed the ledge (池壁)，out of breath.“I really can't swim! Everyone's going to laugh at me！” she thought to herself in a panic.
On the next field trip to the pool，Devi sat on the side on a bench，paralyzed with fear.She huddled with a towel over her shoulders，too embarrassed to try again.When she came home，her mother noticed right away that Devi was upset.“Honey，I've signed you up for Angela's swimming lessons at the local pool.Soon you'll learn how to swim just like everyone else，” she assured Devi，showing photos of Angela with her prize winning students.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Then came the time for Devi to take her first lesson.
Soon Angela came over to where Devi sat and introduced herself.
15/17单元综合检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
With 60 miles of canals and nearly 7，000 buildings dating from the 18th century or earlier，Amsterdam is one of Europe's best preserved cities.Here are some of our favorites.
The Concertgebouw
A free classical concert in one of the world's greatest concert halls？Sounds too good to be true，but every Wednesday at lunchtime that's exactly what's on offer at the Concertgebouw.The latest series just started up again this month and will run through June.You can pick up a free ticket (one per person) on the day of the show starting at 11：30 a．m.；the concert takes place from 12：30 p．m.to 1 p．m.
Rijksmuseum Gardens
Take a walk in the beautiful formal gardens of the Rijksmuseum，which are dotted with fascinating artworks.There's a life size chessboard，a fountain by contemporary Danish artist Jeppe Hein，and post war climbing frames by architect Aldo van Eyck.The gardens also host sculpture exhibitions—currently there are 21 sculptures on show by the Spanish artist Joan Miró until October 11.
The Muziektheater
This important opera，dance and music venue has free weekly lunchtime concerts by top performers on Tuesdays from 12：30 p．m.to 1 p．m.in the entrance hall，from September to May.Once or twice a month，the concert is followed by a free tour of the theatre—check the website for details.
Central Library
At the Netherlands' biggest library，the Centrale Bibliotheek，you can read the international papers for free，and while Wi Fi isn't completely free，you can purchase 30 minutes for little more than a dollar by using one of the ticket machines.Upstairs on the 7th floor there is a café with a balcony that boasts wonderful city views.
【语篇解读】 阿姆斯特丹是欧洲保存最完好的城市之一，拥有60英里长的运河和近7000座18世纪或更早的建筑。文章介绍了几个作者最喜欢的建筑。
1．Which one would you prefer if you have a taste for artworks
A．The Concertgebouw.
B．The Muziektheater.
C．Rijksmuseum Gardens.
D．Central Library.
C [细节理解题。根据Rijksmuseum Gardens部分第一句“Take a walk in the beautiful formal gardens of the Rijksmuseum，which are dotted with fascinating artworks.”可知，如果你对艺术品有品位，你会偏爱Rijksmuseum Gardens。故选C。]
2．What can you do prior to your visit to the Muziektheater
A．Enjoy classical music at Concertgebouw.
B．Attend the free weekly lunchtime concert.
C．Visit sculpture exhibitions of Joan Miró.
D．Take a walk in the Rijksmuseum Gardens.
B [推理判断题。根据The Muziektheater部分第一句和第二句“This important opera，dance and music venue has free weekly lunchtime concerts by top performers on Tuesdays from 12：30 p．m.to 1 p．m.in the entrance hall，from September to May.Once or twice a month，the concert is followed by a free tour of the theatre—check the website for details.”可知，在你参观Muziektheater之前，你可以参加每周一次的免费午餐音乐会。故选B。]
3．What is special about Central Library
A．Wi Fi in it is free to use.
B．You can get a fantastic view of the city.
C．It is the biggest library in the world.
D．Newspapers at home and abroad are free to read.
D [细节理解题。根据Central Library部分第一句中的“At the Netherlands' biggest library，the Centrale Bibliotheek，you can read the international papers for free”可知，在中央图书馆国内外报纸都可以免费阅读。故选D。]
B
We have two daughters：Kirsten is seven years old and Kelly is four.Last Sunday evening，we invited some people home for dinner.I dressed them nicely for the party，and told them that their job was to join me in answering the door when the bell rang.I would introduce them to the guests，and then they would take the guests' coats upstairs and put them on the bed in the second bedroom.
The guests arrived.I introduced my two daughters to each of them.The adults were nice and kind and said how lucky we were to have such good kids.
Each of the guests made a particular fuss over Kelly，the younger one，admiring her dress，her hair and her smile.They said she was a remarkable girl to be carrying coats upstairs at her age.
I thought to myself that we adults usually make a big “to do” over the younger child because he/she is the one who seems more easily to be hurt.We do it with the best intention.
But we seldom think of how it might affect the other child.I was a little worried that Kirsten would feel she was being outshone.I was about to serve dinner when I realized that she had been missing for twenty minutes.I ran upstairs and found her in the bedroom，crying.
I said，“What are you doing，my dear？”
She turned to me with a sad expression and said，“Mommy，why don't people like me the way they like my sister？Is it because I'm not pretty？Is that why they don't say nice things about me？”
I tried to explain to her，kissing and hugging her to make her feel better.
Now，whenever I visit a friend's home，I make a point of speaking to the elder child first.
【语篇解读】 作者有两个女儿，有一天客人们来时，他们只对小女儿表示了关注和赞美，因此使大女儿受到了伤害。作者通过这件事懂得：去别人家做客时，应该给予主人家的孩子们同样的关注。
4．The underlined expression “make a big ‘to do’ over” (Paragraph 4) means “ ”．
A．show much concern about
B．have a special effect on
C．list jobs to be done for
D．do good things for
A [词义猜测题。从第四段中的“because ...the best intention”可知选A。]
5．The guests praised Kelly for carrying coats upstairs because of her ．
A．beautiful hair B．pretty clothes
C．lovely smile D．young age
D [细节理解题。从第三段最后一句可知答案为D。]
6．Kirsten felt sad and cried because ．
A．the guests gave her more coats to carry
B．she didn't look as pretty as Kelly
C．the guests praised her sister more than her
D．her mother didn't introduce her to the guests
C [推理判断题。从文章倒数第三段可以推出答案为C。]
7．We can conclude from the passage that ．
A．parents should pay more attention to the elder children
B．the younger children are usually more easily hurt
C．people usually like the elder children more
D．adults should treat children equally
D [主旨大意题。根据全文内容可得出结论：成年人要给予孩子们同样的关注。]
C
Erik Kobayashi Solomon spent a day with Dr.Paul Gauthier，a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming.
Humans have 12，000 years of experience growing food，but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors.We are still progressing up the technology learning curve (学习曲线)．What's more，traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming.Therefore，without taking time to understand the science，vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.
The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome.Dr.Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as “pie in the sky”businesses.He famously calculates，for instance，that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $24 if farmed indoors—the cost is too high.Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis (光合作用)，so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.
Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high，vertical farming does create high efficiencies in other areas.Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again.Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary.It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.
The future is probably mixed.In some environments—the Middle East，for instance—a move to vertical farming is a no brainer.An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia，for instance，can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland.In other geographies，though，the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability.A large vertical farming and equipment operation only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine year life.
【语篇解读】 文章介绍垂直农场。Erik Kobayashi Solomon与从事垂直农场研究的植物生理学家Paul Gauthier博士进行了一天的交流，得出了几个关于垂直农场的重要观点。
8．What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2
A It will replace traditional farming one day.
B．It relies on research of more basic science.
C．It can be applicable on different conditions.
D．It actually came into being 12，000 years ago.
B [推理判断题。根据第二段中What's more，traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming.Therefore，without taking time to understand the science，vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.可知，垂直农业依赖于更多基础科学的研究。故选B。]
9．What does Dr.Albright think of vertical farms
A．They use less light than traditional ones.
B．They may seem very unlikely to succeed.
C．They can overcome many problems in farming.
D．They do not need any natural sunlight any longer.
B [推理判断题。根据第三段中The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome.Dr.Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as “pie in the sky” businesses.可知，Dr.Albright垂直农业似乎不太可能成功。故选B。]
10．What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A．The ways of reducing costs of vertical farming.
B．The secrets of developing vertical farming.
C．The recent trend of vertical farming.
D．The benefits of vertical farming.
D [主旨大意题。根据第四段中It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.“很明显，立体农场为社会提供了真正的价值。”可知，这一段讲述了垂直农业的好处。故选D。]
11．Why is the example of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned
A．To show vertical farming can work well in some places.
B．To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia.
C．To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.
D．To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.
A [推理判断题。根据最后一段中An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia，for instance，can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland.In other geographies，though，the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability.可知，文中提到an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia是为了说明垂直农场在某些地方可以很好地工作。故选A。]
D
If you're DIY minded，you can build your own solar power system.In some cases，you can even build your own solar panels(电池板)，although the amount that you can effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power.Making your own solar panel is a time consuming process and requires some electrical skills.However，it can also be very rewarding—learning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solar electricity is produced.
Before you can build your own solar panels，you first need to understand how solar cells produce electricity.If you've bought individual solar cells(they can be purchased online)，the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this：Prepare the backing(垫板) for your panel.Many DIY solar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cell.You'll need to drill holes in the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through.Wire your solar cells together.This requires some experience with electrical work.Use a soldering iron to attach wire to the solar cells and then link each of the cells together.Attach cells to your backing.If possible，attach each solar cell to the backing individually.This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.
At this point you have a functional solar panel that can produce electricity when the sun shines.However，a solar panel by itself is not useful.If you are trying to produce electricity to power devices in your home，you need to pair your panel with an inverter(换流器) that will turn direct current(DC) power from the sun into the alternating current(AC) power used in most modern electronic devices.
【语篇解读】 文章讲述的是如果您有DIY意识，您可以建立自己的太阳能发电系统。在某些情况下，您甚至可以构建自己的太阳能电池板。本文以此展开，主要讲述了自制太阳能发电电池板的过程以及需要的材料和知识。
12．How does the author like building DIY solar panel in Para.1
A．It is easy. B．It is necessary.
C．It is common. D．It is worthwhile.
D [推理判断题。根据第一段“However，it can also be very rewarding—learning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solar electricity is produced.”可推知，作者认为DIY太阳能电池板值得学习，是有价值的，故选D项。]
13．What's the first step of building your own solar panels
A．Master how to manage it.
B．Prepare the backing for your panel.
C．Purchase individual solar cells.
D．Drill holes in the wooden board.
C [细节理解题。根据第二段“Before you can build your own solar panels，you first need to understand how solar cells produce electricity.If you've bought individual solar cells(they can be purchased online)，the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this：Prepare the backing(垫板) for your panel.”可知，制作太阳能电池板的第一步是先买太阳能电池，故选C项。]
14．Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately
A．To produce more power.
B．To replace damaged cells easily.
C．To fix cells to the backing.
D．To pass through the board easily.
B [细节理解题。根据第二段“If possible，attach each solar cell to the backing individually.This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.”可知，太阳能电池单独连接到木板上，是因为可以更加容易地替换单个损坏的电池，故选B项。]
15．What can be inferred from the text
A．People without electrical skills behave worse in DIY solar panels.
B．A wooden board is a must in building your own solar power.
C．How to pair an inverter depends on how much you want to power.
D．A functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.
A [推理判断题。根据第二段“This requires some experience with electrical work.”可知自制太阳能板需要一些电工经验，故拥有电工技能的人在自制太阳能板时更占优势。由此推知没有电气技术的人在DIY太阳能电池板时表现会比较糟糕，故选A项。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Five Tips That Help You Fall Asleep Quickly
Lower the room temperature
16 ．During the sleep，the core temperature decreases，while the temperature of your hands and feet increases.You might be hard to fall asleep if your room is too warm.Setting your thermostat to a cool temperature between 15－23 ℃ could help.
Get on a schedule
Waking up and going to bed at the same time each day can help your biological clock keep a regular schedule. 17 ．So，set your alarm clock at the same time each day and go to bed at relatively the same time daily.
18
Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep.Watching TV，playing video games，and using a mobile phone can make it significantly harder for you to fall and stay asleep.You had better disconnect all electronics and put away computers and mobile phones so you can ensure a quiet place，free of distractions(干扰物)．
Read something
Reading could be a good activity to help you calm down before bed. 19 ．But electronic books may produce a kind of light that can make it harder for you to fall asleep.So you had better read a paper book in order to relax and improve your sleep.
Exercise during the day
It is important to maintain a moderate intensity(强度适中的) exercise routine.The time of the day when you exercise is also critical.To promote better quality sleep，working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day. 20 ．
A．Our body temperature changes when we fall asleep
B．Change your biological clock
C．Overtraining has been linked to poor sleep
D．Turn off all electronics
E．Therefore，moderate exercise in the morning could benefit your sleep
F．It seems that bedtime reading may promote longer sleep for you
G．Once your body adjusts to this schedule，it will be easier to fall asleep and wake up around the same time every day
【语篇解读】 文章主要介绍了五个帮助快速入睡的建议。
16．A [根据空后“During the sleep，the core temperature decreases，while the temperature of your hands and feet increases.”可知，睡觉时人体的温度会变化，A项“当我们入睡时我们的体温会变化”引出下文，且符合本段主旨。故选A项。]
17．G [上文“Waking up and going to bed at the same time each day can help your biological clock keep a regular schedule.”提到要养成规律的作息时间表，结合后文“So，set your alarm clock at the same time each day and go to bed at relatively the same time daily.”可知，空处应是说规律的作息时间表的好处，G项“一旦你的身体适应了这个时间表，每天在同一时间入睡和醒来就会更容易。”符合语境。故选G项。]
18．D [空处是段落小标题，根据本段首句“Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep.”和最后一句“You had better disconnect all electronics and put away computers and mobile phones so you can ensure a quiet place，free of distractions(干扰物)．”可知，本段主要讲电子设备干扰睡眠，因此要关闭它们。D项“关闭所有的电子设备”符合语境。故选D项。]
19．F [本段是描述阅读和睡眠的关系，空前一句“Reading could be a good activity to help you calm down before bed.”提到睡前阅读是有助于平静的有益活动，空处应是进一步描述睡前阅读的具体好处，F项“似乎睡前阅读可以促进更长时间的睡眠。”符合语境，故选F项。]
20．E [空前两句“The time of the day when you exercise is also critical.To promote better quality sleep，working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day.”提到，锻炼的时间也很重要，为了提高睡眠质量，早上锻炼比晚些时候锻炼效果更好。由此可推知，设空处解释早上锻炼有助于睡眠。E项“因此，早上适度运动有利于睡眠。”总结上文。故选E项。]
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
After I graduated from the university，I got so pressured in finding a job.I did a lot of 21 both online and handing in person to a particular company.It occurred，one day I went to 22 my CV (履历) to a certain company and I wanted to meet the human resource manager in person because I believed it was a better 23 than leaving my CV at the reception.
Unfortunately，in this company the 24 did not allow me to see the human resource manager and 25 asked me to just leave the CV with her and that she would 26 it.I was really 27 since I knew she wouldn't do that and my CV will just be thrown in the trash can，I thought so because it usually 28 a lot in some other companies.So I just left with my head 29 and never thought about it again since I knew I would never get any 30 from the company.
Weeks passed and one day I received a call from a(an) 31 number and guess what...it was the human resource manager of that same company.I was really shocked since I did not 32 it at all.So he said he received my CV and that he would 33 it.
I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for 34 the receptionist the other day.This humbled me and it was a 35 to believe in people and not assume things just because of the norm.
【语篇解读】 文章讲述了作者在找工作时想要把简历亲手交给一个公司的HR，但前台行政人员说只能把简历留下由她代为转交，作者认为这位行政人员可能不会帮自己交简历，但让人没想到的是，这位行政人员把作者的简历交给了HR。作者非常的高兴，但也对自己自以为是的想法感到羞愧。
21．A.designs B．applications
C．preparations D．examinations
B [文章第一句提到作者从大学毕业后，在找工作方面有着非常大的压力。既然是找工作就肯定需要投递简历和申请。故选B。]
22．A.hand in B．give up
C．carry out D．take back
A [文章第二句提到，作者会去一些公司上交简历，第二句中有提示词handing in，故选A。]
23．A.result B．chance
C．position D．suggestion
B [前文提到，作者在找工作时，要么就上网投递简历，要么就亲自去公司上交简历，而亲自去公司交简历比把简历放在前台而获得工作的可能性更大，故选B。]
24．A.lawyer B．president
C．reporter D．receptionist
D [由上文的at the reception推断，在reception工作的人员即为receptionist，故选D。]
25．A.thus B．still
C．instead D．therefore
C [根据前文可知，接待员不让作者与公司HR见面，但是却给了作者另一个选择，即她代为转交，包含一种转折意味。故选C。]
26．A.create B．share
C．deliver D．exchange
C [分析文章可知，前台的接待员不让作者去见HR，只是让作者把简历交给她。故选C。]
27．A.amazed B．frightened
C．puzzled D．disappointed
D [根据前文可知，接待员没有让作者亲自去见一见HR，同时作者还认为“my CV will just be thrown in the trash”接待员会把自己的简历扔到垃圾桶，对此作者感到非常的失望。故选D。]
28．A.fails B．works
C．changes D．happens
D [前文提到，作者会亲自去一些公司递送自己的简历，但凡是那些公司的接待员把作者的简历递给HR，作者就已经工作了，而不是继续找工作。说明作者之前也经历过这些事。故选D。]
29．A.up B．down C．aside D．forward
B [作者猜想这位接待员会把自己的简历扔进垃圾桶，因此感到非常的失望，于是呈现出一种丧气的状态，即垂下头。同时，该句中使用了“with＋名词/代词＋介词短语/形容词/副词/名词/非谓语动词”的独立主格结构，在句子中作状语，表示伴随、方式、原因、结果等。故选B。]
30．A.response B．suggestion
C．project D．comment
A [由前文可知，作者在找工作，因此需要得到公司的回应。故选A。]
31．A.familiar B．important
C．unknown D．common
C [由后文中的“guess what...it was the human resource manager of that same company”可知，作者是接到电话后才知道是公司的HR，说明在此之前作者是不知情的，即作者不知道故选C。]
32．A.expect B．connect C．value D．confirm
A [该句提到，作者觉得非常的惊讶，说明作者没有预料到有这样的事情发生。故选A。]
33．A.agree on B．work on
C．refer to D．search for
B [HR的工作是寻找合适的人员到公司工作，因此需要研究一下作者的简历，故选B。]
34．A.doubting B．scolding
C．admiring D．punishing
A [第二段第二句提到“I was really...a lot in some other companies.”作者觉得接待员会把自己的简历扔进垃圾桶，因为作者在其他公司也遭遇过这样的事，而作者在接到HR的电话后才知道接待员把自己的简历交给HR了，说明作者怀疑了接待员。故选A。]
35．A.decision B．conclusion
C．reminder D．criterion
C [根据这件事，作者领悟了一件事，即不要因为遭遇过某件事就认为所有的情况都是一样的，作者提醒自己要摒除这样的偏见。故选C。]
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
The first practical cooling system for use in industry was invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier in New York，the USA.He continued to improve his 36.________ (invent) and，in 1928，37.________(develop) the first air conditioner for home use.In 1939，an American car company introduced the first air conditioner for cars，38.________(make) driving more comfortable.After World War Ⅱ，many homes in the USA were built 39.________ central air conditioning.Central air conditioning uses a single unit to heat 40.________ cool a whole house.With this，people could escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter no matter 41.________ they were in the house.But when electricity became more expensive，people managed to develop 42.________(good) air conditioners 43.________(save) money.Later，the cooling gas in air conditioners 44.________(find) to pollute the environment，so engineers have been working to produce air conditioners more friendly to the environment since 45.________1980s.
【语篇解读】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了空调的发明过程。
36．invention [考查名词。句意：他继续改进他的发明，并在1928年发明了第一台家用空调。根据设空前的物主代词his，可知此处应该使用名词形式作宾语，表示“发明物”。故填invention。]
37．developed [考查时态。句意同上。前面的and并列continued和developed两个谓语，所以此处用一般过去时。故填developed。]
38．making [考查非谓语动词。句意：1939年，一家美国汽车公司推出了第一台汽车空调，使驾驶更加舒适。分析句子可知，设空处及之后内容在句中作状语，表示自然的一种结果。所以用现在分词形式。故填making。]
39．with [考查介词。句意：第二次世界大战后，美国许多房屋都建有带中央空气调节。分析句子，此处指房屋的设计带有中央空调，介词with，表“具有，带有”。故填with。]
40．or [考查连词。句意：中央空气调节使用一个单独的装置来加热或冷却整个房子。结合设空前后to heat及cool a whole house，可知此处表示选择，连词or，表“二选一”。故填or。]
41．where [考查状语从句。句意：有了它，人们可以逃避夏天的炎热和冬天的寒冷，不管他们在房子里的什么地方。根据上下文可知，这里需要表示“不论在房间的哪个地方”。故填where。]
42．better [考查比较级。句意：但是当电费变得更贵的时候，人们设法开发出更好的空调来省钱。根据上文more expensive提示了这里需要使用good的比较级。故填better。]
43．to save [考查非谓语动词。句意同上。结合前文“to develop (good) air conditioners”可知，研发更好的空调的目的是省钱，所以此处用不定式作目的状语，故填to save。]
44．was found [考查时态和语态。句意：后来，人们发现空调中的冷却气体会污染环境，所以从20世纪80年代开始，工程师们就一直在努力生产对环境有利的空调。分析句子，此处在句中作谓语，结合上文的became，所以时态用一般过去时；句子主语the cooling gas和find为动宾关系，所以find要用被动。所以设空处填一般过去时的被动语态。故填was found。]
45．the [考查冠词。句意同上。 the 1980s表示“20世纪80年代”。故填the。]
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
China Daily发起了一场“电动车要不要在城市中推广使用”的讨论。假如你叫李华，请你向该报投稿，阐述你的观点。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【参考范文】
Dear editor，
I saw that your newspaper launched a discussion about whether e bike should be promoted in the city.I'd like to share some of my opinions about this discussion.
I think e bike should be promoted in cities because on the one hand，electric vehicles can save energy and protect the environment.On the other hand，they can provide convenience for people to travel and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
These are my views and I sincerely look forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Devi looked through the observation window at the kids below，all waiting in line to get into the pool.She turned to her mother with a furious frown on her face.“Mom，they're all little kids! I'm 15 already! This is ridiculous！”
“I know，Devi，” replied her mother，“but you're a beginner，too，and you have to start somewhere！”
Devi had never been to a swimming lesson in her life.Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather's farm，she hadn't had time for lessons.The closest swimming pool Devi had been to was the alligator pool her mother bought her when she was five.Now that Devi was older，her mother had found a new job in the city，and Devi faced a new challenge—school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Devi went with her class to the pool，she had no idea what she was in for.What could be so difficult about swimming？Devi confidently slipped into the water and held onto the side of the pool，expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet.But when Devi let go of the side of the pool，she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Devi threw her arm toward the side of the pool and grabbed the ledge (池壁)，out of breath.“I really can't swim! Everyone's going to laugh at me！” she thought to herself in a panic.
On the next field trip to the pool，Devi sat on the side on a bench，paralyzed with fear.She huddled with a towel over her shoulders，too embarrassed to try again.When she came home，her mother noticed right away that Devi was upset.“Honey，I've signed you up for Angela's swimming lessons at the local pool.Soon you'll learn how to swim just like everyone else，” she assured Devi，showing photos of Angela with her prize winning students.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Then came the time for Devi to take her first lesson.
Soon Angela came over to where Devi sat and introduced herself.
【参考范文】
Then came the time for Devi to take her first lesson.She dragged her feet to the side of the pool and sat down，in doubt whether lessons would be helpful.Scanning around，Devi spotted her instructor across the pool，together with the little kids who jumped into the water like fish leaping into the ocean.She watched in amazement.Envious as Devi was，a flush of embarrassment soon crept to her cheeks when a little girl passed by，asking her not to be scared.How embarrassing! She hung her head.
Soon Angela came over to where Devi sat and introduced herself. Devi was astonished to be made aware that Angela had never learned swimming until she was 20.Greatly inspired，Devi now regained hope.She entered the pool a second time in the company of Angela，several cheerful kids floating near to cheer her on.Devi began to feel more at ease，her movement less stiff and her breath more even.With a grateful heart，Devi realized that she might not be a fearless swimmer，but she would sure have fun trying.
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