单元质量检测(一)
(满分150分，时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What happened to the man
A．He couldn't play the game.
B．He failed the exam.
C．He felt sad for the woman.
2．Where is the woman
A．In a restaurant.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a post office.
3．What are the two speakers talking about
A．Weather. B．Food. C．Work.
4．What's the possible relationship between the two speakers
A．Teacher and student.
B．Manager and secretary.
C．Doctor and patient.
5．When will the speakers leave for the subway station
A．At 8：00 B．At 8：30. C. At 8：40.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man plan to go to Australia
A．Because he wants to study there.
B．Because he wants to do business.
C．Because he wants to have a holiday.
7．What should the man do
A．Answer some questions.
B．Fill in a form.
C．Have a test.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．At a party. B．At home.
C．At a restaurant.
9．What does the man suggest the woman wear
A．The purple shirt.
B．The long white dress.
C．The black evening dress.
10．What advice does the man give to the woman
A．Taking a handbag.
B．Taking nothing.
C．Taking a child.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the woman
A．A student. B．A teacher.
C．A headmaster.
12．What are those students like
A．Active. B．Shy.
C．Hard working.
13．Why does the woman have to go
A．Because of her friends.
B．Because of her health.
C．Because of her parents.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What does the man think of the dinner party
A．Bad. B．Very nice.
C．Just so so.
15．What do we know about the boss
A．He's impolite.
B．He's funny.
C．He's kind hearted.
16．What does the woman mean by her last words
A．The man shouldn't have invited such a man to his dinner party.
B．The boss should say sorry to the couple.
C．The man should have let the boss leave earlier.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What does the speaker mainly talk about
A．A famous hotel.
B．The speaker's wedding party.
C．An unforgettable night.
18．Where did the speaker escape from
A．The window.
B．The entrance.
C．The back door.
19．What do we know about the guests
A．One of them was killed.
B．They kept calm all along.
C．Some of them were injured.
20．What caused the fire
A．Cigarettes. B．Lightning.
C．Line failure.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节(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
Crazy Creative Traditions in Schools
Here are a few schools' crazy creative traditions that will probably have you wish to go there so you could celebrate in all the graduation fun. Learn about them all in the below.
Attire (服装) and Flowers at College of Charleston
You fashionista will love this one. During the December ceremony, women wear black dresses and men wear black tuxedos (无尾礼服). During the May ceremony, women wear white dresses and men wear summer tuxedos. It's also been a tradition since the 1930s to carry flowers onto the stage：women carry bouquets of six red roses in a red bow and men wear a single red rose boutonniere (胸花). So classy!
Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College
This all women's college tradition was originally held on May Day, but it's now held in April. The purpose is to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some fun games outdoors. Back in the day, it was said that the winner of the hoop rolling race was the first to be married, and in the 1980s she would be the first to be a CEO. Nowadays, the winner would be the first to achieve her own happiness ...that is, after being thrown into Lake Waban by all her classmates.
Fabric and Green Grad Recycling Program at the University of New Hampshire
You'll absolutely love this tradition. UNH's vendor provides wrinkle resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. Graduates then have the opportunity to donate their gowns to be cleaned and reused. Graduates are still able to keep their caps and tassels as keepsakes, all while helping to save the environment.
21．If you want to participate in the December ceremony, you can choose ________.
A．College of Charleston
B．Wellesley College
C．University of New Hampshire
D．Oxford University
22．Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College is aimed at enabling the students to ________.
A．be a CEO B．have fun
C．achieve happiness D．be married
23．What are UNH's caps and gowns made of
A．Flowers. B．Silk and cotton.
C．Leather. D．Recycled plastic bottles.
B
The boy sat on his chair, with his hands above the keyboard. He thought about what to write.
He recalled that the competition deadline was merely a week away. But he still had not even started on his piece. He looked at the brochure again. “WRITING COMPETITION！” the title read. His mom had encouraged him to enter the writing competition, and now he was taking it on as his personal task for the holidays.
As the boy reflected on his previous writing efforts, he realized how hopeless his task of winning was. Every story he ever wrote was based on other stories. He had little imagination, and unfortunately, imagination was the key to writing.
Suddenly, he had a brainwave. This time, he came up with an original and imaginative story.
The words shot towards him like a storm of leaves. Words were coming easily, flowing through him, faster than he could type. He typed faster than he ever had before. He continued to type, amazed how easy writing this story was. The boy could not stop writing. He looked at the word count and saw the number “248” staring right back at him. He was not even halfway yet.
Then he heard his mother's call of saying time for bed. He continued writing the piece, ignoring her. He had to make up for the time he had lost in thinking about a topic to write.
Finally, he finished. The word count now read “498”．
“Perfect，” he thought, “just under the word limit.” He knew this was the story that would win.
He went to the website and searched for the competition. He found the page but there was no “Enter” button.
Confused, he then reread the page again. It read COMPETITION CLOSED.
24．What caused the boy to take part in the writing competition
A．A new computer.
B．The prize money.
C．His own interest.
D．His mom's encouragement.
25．How did the boy finish his earlier writing
A．His mom helped him.
B．He copied others' ideas.
C．His friends assisted him.
D．He used his imagination.
26．Why did the boy delay his writing
A．Because he was terribly lazy.
B．Because he didn't know what to write.
C．Because he wasn't confident.
D．Because he read too many stories.
27．Which might be the maximum word limit for each entry
A．100. B．250.
C．500. D．1,000.
C
Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy (常青藤) League universities.To our surprise，he wasn't excited as expected，but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.
Kwasi's success story is rare，but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person，which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.
But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages，many of these universities focus on graduate work and research，with undergraduates(本科生) taught mostly by part time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high energy city life experience.
Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty and thrive in society.It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose college，you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.
28．What can we know about Kwasi Enin from Paragraph 1
A．He was from a very poor family.
B．He would choose the top university.
C．He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.
D．He considered his interests when choosing his university.
29．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Few students can be admitted to universities.
B．Many students face the choices like Kwasi.
C．Top universities are the first choice for most students.
D．American students can afford their university by themselves.
30．Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in Paragraph 4
A．Fail. B．Succeed.
C．Research. D．Work.
31．What should the best university be like according to the text
A．It is very large and has good instructors.
B．It is a small boarding school with discussion based classes.
C．It will offer the diploma to get the most highly paid job.
D．It will help the students continue to develop far beyond their university years.
D
Pearl Fryar knew he wanted to do something unique with the farmland he bought in South Carolina. He wanted to win the local garden club's “Yard of the Month” award.
Fryar didn't have the money to purchase new trees, so he began by using bushes and shrubs that a local nursery had thrown away — plants that looked dead to most people.
Because he worked at a can factory during the day, Fryar often tended his garden at night. Neighbors got used to seeing him stand on the ladder, cutting his steadily growing bushes. The shrubs began to take on different shapes. As the years went by, the creations became more delicate. Fryar began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife's old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. “He has a way of handling plants to do things he wants them to by training, bending, wiring, and clipping，” said a neighbor.
Many professional gardeners are amazed by what Fryar has been able to accomplish. Some plants which wouldn't survive in the South thrived under his care.
Fryar's attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero. He was the first African American to win “Yard of the Month” from the local garden club.
Fryar's garden now includes about 400 species of plants and 150 different plant sculptures. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Fryar welcomes people who can't afford to pay. He understands. He's been there. “You can be somebody，” he tells students who visit the garden. “Show me anyone who works at anything with a passion and has patience, and they're going to be successful. Be strong enough not to let the barriers in life stop you.”
32．How did Fryar make his garden unique
A．He made the plants into different shapes.
B．He bought new trees from a local nursery.
C．He used his professional knowledge.
D．He asked his neighbors to cut his bushes.
33．What does the underlined word “thrived” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Died away. B．Became weak.
C．Faded slowly. D．Grew strong.
34．What made Fryar win the award
A．Passion and innovation.
B．Patience and generosity.
C．Ambition and sympathy.
D．Willingness and honesty.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Making a Man into a Hero
B．The Hard Life of Pearl Fryar
C．Transforming a Garden into Art
D．The First Man of “Yard of the Month”
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It is known to us all that thinking is a good thing. However, some people don't do it enough, while some people overthink everything. If you're an overthinker, it can be exhausting running through all the possibilities of everything. It's not good that the what ifs run your life and you are trapped.__36__
Here are some signs that you are an overthinker, even if you don't feel you are.
·__37__
Why didn't the girl look at me？And why did Peter look away so fast？What does it all mean？！When you're an overthinker, you tend to find meaning in the world around you. It's helpful to remind yourself that things mean the meaning you give them.
·You think more than you do.
Sometimes you think so much that you don't end up doing anything. You weigh the choices, decide which is the best, and compare it with a new choice. You end up doing nothing. __38__
·You find it difficult to let things go.
When you've invested a lot of time and energy into something, it can be hard to let it go when it isn't working.__39__ The more you think about something, the more it can eat away at you.
·You want to get everything right.
You might be a perfectionist. You always do your best. But when you don't get everything right, you seriously blame yourself. By recognizing that this can be a strength as well as a weakness, you should know that you simply can't get everything right, despite your best efforts.
__40__ Remind yourself that you can balance your level of overthinking with more doing.You can even teach someone else who is thoughtless!
A．You may continue thinking about it even when you believe you have already let it go.
B．You assume that others know what you're thinking about.
C．Remember that, instead of just thinking, it's equally important to act.
D．You're proud of the act that you're always thinking.
E．You look for meaning in everything.
F．It's even worse when you're unaware that you are just like this.
G．Can any of the above signs be found on you
第三部分 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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I lost my flat by accident, and then I discovered my car needed a new engine. That __41__ I would have to spend ￡1,000 to get the car back on the __42__. I suddenly found that I needed, first, somewhere to __43__ and second, something to travel around in.
I was trying to decide what to do when I __44__ the advertisement on a board: Converted (改装过的) ambulance __45__， ￡1,600. So I rang the number in the ad and __46__ to go and see it. It was love at first sight! I made a __47__ straight away. Two days later I was the __48__ owner of a converted camper van (野营车)．
At first I was __49__. I wasn't sure whether I could handle it. __50__， gradually I've had feelings that I haven't __51__ before. Living in my van is just the __52__ of waking up in the morning, and, for the first few seconds, not knowing __53__ you are. Then you look out of the window; some strange trees __54__ you, and some beautiful scenery makes your heart beat __55__. Living in a flat in the city I missed all that.
41．A.wanted B．hoped
C．meant D．supposed
42．A.side B．road
C．spot D．balance
43．A.drive B．relax
C．work D．live
44．A.took charge of B．made use of
C．got hold of D．caught sight of
45．A.for sale B．on show
C．in need D．under repair
46．A.failed B．arranged
C．applied D．hesitated
47．A.difference B．suggestion
C．decision D．comment
48．A.proud B．painful
C．careless D．brave
49．A.unwilling B．confident
C．satisfied D．nervous
50．A.Therefore B．Somehow
C．However D．Besides
51．A.suffered B．experienced
C．hurt D．controlled
52．A.fear B．laziness
C．excitement D．belief
53．A.what B．where
C．how D．who
54．A.greet B．recognize
C．protect D．struggle
55．A.softly B．strongly
C．normally D．wildly
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There once were a goat and a donkey __56__ (live) on a farm.The donkey worked the hardest so the farmer __57__ (feed) it the most food.Sometimes the donkey was given more food __58__ it could eat.This made the goat so jealous __59__ it began plotting against (谋划对付) the donkey.“Hey, donkey，” the goat said one day.“I think you do too much work on this farm.You carry such heavy things from morning to night.Why don't you pretend __60__ (get)sick so you can take a day __61__ ？” The donkey thought the goat had a great idea.So the next morning, the donkey lay in the stable (畜栏) on its side with its eyes __62__ (close)．__63__ (immediate)，the farmer called the doctor.After looking at the donkey，the doctor said it needed a special __64__ (medical) made from the heart of a goat.So the farmer killed __65__ goat and gave the donkey medicine made from its heart.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter得知你家三世同堂，对这种生活方式很不理解。请你就此给他回复一封电子邮件。要点包括：
1．陪伴；
2．照顾；
3．其他。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(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。
On a Sunday afternoon I was waiting for the music hall to open. I went there to get in with my artist friends and set up to paint during the show to let people know that we were good at painting.They were running late so I had to wait for them on the grass next to the parking lot.After some time, I just pulled out a canvas(画布)4 inches by 4 inches and a few tubes of paint, preparing my task of painting for later.Some music was being played from a car parked nearby and I felt really comfortable for such wonderful atmosphere.
I certainly wasn't working on a masterpiece but I was soon absorbed into the work.I became interested in painting when I was very young.As I was painting, I noticed a shadow on the grass by me, and looked up into a man's face.He was just beside me, standing there.He was a little unsteady on his feet and smelled lightly of alcohol.This was not a surprise in the neighborhood because many people would watch me painting, which of course made me a little proud.He watched me painting and I looked up and smiled a few times.He seemed to know painting well and later he told me he painted when he was young and many people thought his paintings were wonderful.
“I used to be an artist，” he told me seriously.I sat up, pulled a canvas 16 inches by 20 inches from my bag with some extra brushes and said，“I bet you still are.Why not paint one now？” I said and gave him the tools for him to paint.
He looked at me, perhaps thinking I would laugh at him.Then he dropped his bag next to me.He sat down and started to paint some mountains, the trees not far away from them and an eagle feather(羽毛)．His painting was really wonderful and I praised him for what he had drawn.He was happy to share his story.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Slowly he started telling me about his life.
When he finished, he handed me the painting and we talked again.
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20单元质量检测(一)
(满分150分，时间120分钟)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What happened to the man
A．He couldn't play the game.
B．He failed the exam.
C．He felt sad for the woman.
2．Where is the woman
A．In a restaurant.
B．In a bookstore.
C．In a post office.
3．What are the two speakers talking about
A．Weather. B．Food. C．Work.
4．What's the possible relationship between the two speakers
A．Teacher and student.
B．Manager and secretary.
C．Doctor and patient.
5．When will the speakers leave for the subway station
A．At 8：00 B．At 8：30. C. At 8：40.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man plan to go to Australia
A．Because he wants to study there.
B．Because he wants to do business.
C．Because he wants to have a holiday.
7．What should the man do
A．Answer some questions.
B．Fill in a form.
C．Have a test.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where are the speakers
A．At a party. B．At home.
C．At a restaurant.
9．What does the man suggest the woman wear
A．The purple shirt.
B．The long white dress.
C．The black evening dress.
10．What advice does the man give to the woman
A．Taking a handbag.
B．Taking nothing.
C．Taking a child.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What is the woman
A．A student. B．A teacher.
C．A headmaster.
12．What are those students like
A．Active. B．Shy.
C．Hard working.
13．Why does the woman have to go
A．Because of her friends.
B．Because of her health.
C．Because of her parents.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What does the man think of the dinner party
A．Bad. B．Very nice.
C．Just so so.
15．What do we know about the boss
A．He's impolite.
B．He's funny.
C．He's kind hearted.
16．What does the woman mean by her last words
A．The man shouldn't have invited such a man to his dinner party.
B．The boss should say sorry to the couple.
C．The man should have let the boss leave earlier.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What does the speaker mainly talk about
A．A famous hotel.
B．The speaker's wedding party.
C．An unforgettable night.
18．Where did the speaker escape from
A．The window.
B．The entrance.
C．The back door.
19．What do we know about the guests
A．One of them was killed.
B．They kept calm all along.
C．Some of them were injured.
20．What caused the fire
A．Cigarettes. B．Lightning.
C．Line failure.
答案：1～5 BCABB 6～10 ABBCA
11～15 BACBA 16～20 CCACB
听力原文：
(Text 1)
W：Why do you look so sad
M：I'm rather disappointed at not being able to pass the exam.
(Text 2)
W：I want an envelope, please.
M：Do you want the larger size or the smaller size
W：The larger size, please.
(Text 3)
W：It seems to be clearing up tomorrow.
M：It's such a nice change.
W：I really don't hope the rain will last.
(Text 4)
W：Bill has worked five years in the office.
M：He must be experienced in his work.
W：You said it. We can ask him to work in our company.
(Text 5)
M：Jenny, the train leaves at 9：40 a．m. We should set off at 8 o'clock.
W：How about half an hour later The subway will take us there in forty minutes.
M：OK then.
(Text 6)
M：Good morning! I'm coming to apply for an entry visa. Here's my passport, and these are the papers.
W：Sit down, please. What do you want to go to Australia for
M：I'm going there for further study. This is the letter of acceptance from the university. And this one is my letter of application.
W：But you still have to fill in an application form. Here you are! You can take it home to fill out, if you like.
M：Thank you. How long do I have to wait for the visa
W：We'll send you papers, but it usually takes months for you to get a reply.
(Text 7)
W：Dear, does this purple shirt match my handbag
M：Yeah, but I don't think purple suits you.
W：Well, you might be right. What do you think of this long white dress
M：But it is not for tonight's party.
W：Does this black evening dress look nice
M：Yeah. It will go with the party.
W：That's it. Need I take my handbag
M：That's always necessary for ladies.
(Text 8)
M：What do you think of the students in our class
W：I love those children. They are so lively.
M：They love you, too. They said that you were the best teacher they had ever had.
W：When I first came into the classroom, all the students stood up and looked at me. They all had a smile on their faces.
M：It seems that they began loving you from the very beginning.
W：Right. They are also very active. No one is shy.
M：That's why you became friends with each other.
W：I really don't want to leave. But I have to because of my parents.
(Text 9)
W：How was your dinner party
M：I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
W：That's good.
M：But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave!
W：Really How late did he stay this time
M：Until two o'clock in the morning! And we both had to get up early.
W：Oh, he shouldn't have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.
M：Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to my wife's boss.
(Text 10)
It was my 21st birthday and I wanted to have an unforgettable night. So I arranged to have a party at this famous hotel. It was a warm evening in the middle of August, but because it was raining heavily outside we had to stay in the hotel all night. There were a lot of guests at the party and the room was packed. I was dancing when I saw the smoke. People began to panic, but there were so many of us that we couldn't get out quickly. Soon the room was full of smoke. I managed to open a window and get out
of the burning building. The fire fighters arrived shortly after, but it took a long time for them to put out the fire. Luckily, all the guests got out in time. Some of them had to go to hospital because of burns and breathing problems. Fortunately, the fire fighters had put out the fire before it spread to the rest of the hotel. However, the room where the party was held was completely destroyed. I was told later that it was because the building had been struck by lightning. Can you believe it
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节(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
Crazy Creative Traditions in Schools
Here are a few schools' crazy creative traditions that will probably have you wish to go there so you could celebrate in all the graduation fun. Learn about them all in the below.
Attire (服装) and Flowers at College of Charleston
You fashionista will love this one. During the December ceremony, women wear black dresses and men wear black tuxedos (无尾礼服). During the May ceremony, women wear white dresses and men wear summer tuxedos. It's also been a tradition since the 1930s to carry flowers onto the stage：women carry bouquets of six red roses in a red bow and men wear a single red rose boutonniere (胸花). So classy!
Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College
This all women's college tradition was originally held on May Day, but it's now held in April. The purpose is to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some fun games outdoors. Back in the day, it was said that the winner of the hoop rolling race was the first to be married, and in the 1980s she would be the first to be a CEO. Nowadays, the winner would be the first to achieve her own happiness ...that is, after being thrown into Lake Waban by all her classmates.
Fabric and Green Grad Recycling Program at the University of New Hampshire
You'll absolutely love this tradition. UNH's vendor provides wrinkle resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. Graduates then have the opportunity to donate their gowns to be cleaned and reused. Graduates are still able to keep their caps and tassels as keepsakes, all while helping to save the environment.
语篇解读： 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三所国外学校的一些有趣的、新奇的、富有创意的传统。
21．If you want to participate in the December ceremony, you can choose ________.
A．College of Charleston
B．Wellesley College
C．University of New Hampshire
D．Oxford University
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的During the December ceremony可知，在College of Charleston可以参加十二月的典礼。故选A项。
22．Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College is aimed at enabling the students to ________.
A．be a CEO B．have fun
C．achieve happiness D．be married
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句The purpose is to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some fun games outdoors.可知，Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College旨在让学生得到乐趣。
23．What are UNH's caps and gowns made of
A．Flowers. B．Silk and cotton.
C．Leather. D．Recycled plastic bottles.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句UNH's vendor provides wrinkle resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles.可知，UNH的帽子和长袍是用回收的塑料瓶做的。
B
The boy sat on his chair, with his hands above the keyboard. He thought about what to write.
He recalled that the competition deadline was merely a week away. But he still had not even started on his piece. He looked at the brochure again. “WRITING COMPETITION！” the title read. His mom had encouraged him to enter the writing competition, and now he was taking it on as his personal task for the holidays.
As the boy reflected on his previous writing efforts, he realized how hopeless his task of winning was. Every story he ever wrote was based on other stories. He had little imagination, and unfortunately, imagination was the key to writing.
Suddenly, he had a brainwave. This time, he came up with an original and imaginative story.
The words shot towards him like a storm of leaves. Words were coming easily, flowing through him, faster than he could type. He typed faster than he ever had before. He continued to type, amazed how easy writing this story was. The boy could not stop writing. He looked at the word count and saw the number “248” staring right back at him. He was not even halfway yet.
Then he heard his mother's call of saying time for bed. He continued writing the piece, ignoring her. He had to make up for the time he had lost in thinking about a topic to write.
Finally, he finished. The word count now read “498”．
“Perfect，” he thought, “just under the word limit.” He knew this was the story that would win.
He went to the website and searched for the competition. He found the page but there was no “Enter” button.
Confused, he then reread the page again. It read COMPETITION CLOSED.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个小男孩为参加写作比赛冥思苦想了许久，等到他终于茅塞顿开，文思泉涌，并写好文章准备提交时，页面上却显示“COMPETITION CLOSED”。
24．What caused the boy to take part in the writing competition
A．A new computer.
B．The prize money.
C．His own interest.
D．His mom's encouragement.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段尾句His mom had encouraged him to enter the writing competition, and now he was taking it on as his personal task for the holidays.可知，他的妈妈鼓励他参加写作比赛，现在他把写作作为假期的个人任务；据此可知，他参加写作比赛是他妈妈鼓励的，故D项正确。
25．How did the boy finish his earlier writing
A．His mom helped him.
B．He copied others' ideas.
C．His friends assisted him.
D．He used his imagination.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句Every story he ever wrote was based on other stories.可知，他之前写的每一个故事都是以其他故事为基础；据此可推断，以前写作时，他总是仿照别人的故事写，故B项正确。
26．Why did the boy delay his writing
A．Because he was terribly lazy.
B．Because he didn't know what to write.
C．Because he wasn't confident.
D．Because he read too many stories.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的He thought about what to write.以及第三段的内容和倒数第五段尾句He had to ...write.可知，想象力是写作的关键，而他又缺乏想象力；另外，由于他不知道写什么，所以他延误了写作时间，故B项正确。
27．Which might be the maximum word limit for each entry
A．100. B．250.
C．500. D．1,000.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第七段内容可知，他写了498个词；结合第八段第一句“Perfect，” he thought，“just under the word limit.”可知，他的文章词数刚好低于限定的词数；据此可以判断，文章的最高限定词数可能为500，故C项正确。
C
Many of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy (常青藤) League universities.To our surprise，he wasn't excited as expected，but appeared extra calm.He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.
Kwasi's success story is rare，but his reaction is not.After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person，which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest.And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.
But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings.But besides those advantages，many of these universities focus on graduate work and research，with undergraduates(本科生) taught mostly by part time instructors.Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion based classes.But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high energy city life experience.
Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job.This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty and thrive in society.It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.So when you choose college，you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了学生们选择大学时需要考虑的一些因素。
28．What can we know about Kwasi Enin from Paragraph 1
A．He was from a very poor family.
B．He would choose the top university.
C．He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.
D．He considered his interests when choosing his university.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine.可知，当选择大学时，他考虑了自己的兴趣。
29．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Few students can be admitted to universities.
B．Many students face the choices like Kwasi.
C．Top universities are the first choice for most students.
D．American students can afford their university by themselves.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，学生们收到录取通知书后，有30天的时间来思考什么样的学校能帮助他们成长、什么样的学校能让他们为未来做好准备以及什么样的学校能让他们最快乐。他们还得考虑是否能负担得起他们选择的学校。所以许多学生和Kwasi一样面临对大学的选择。故选B。
30．Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in Paragraph 4
A．Fail. B．Succeed.
C．Research. D．Work.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty可知，好的大学教育应该能使他们做好克服任何困难的准备，是在介绍其积极作用，与之并列的thrive in society应该是指好的大学教育帮助一个人在社会上成功。画线词与succeed同义，故选B。
31．What should the best university be like according to the text
A．It is very large and has good instructors.
B．It is a small boarding school with discussion based classes.
C．It will offer the diploma to get the most highly paid job.
D．It will help the students continue to develop far beyond their university years.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years.可知一个好的大学将帮助学生在大学毕业后继续发展。
D
Pearl Fryar knew he wanted to do something unique with the farmland he bought in South Carolina. He wanted to win the local garden club's “Yard of the Month” award.
Fryar didn't have the money to purchase new trees, so he began by using bushes and shrubs that a local nursery had thrown away — plants that looked dead to most people.
Because he worked at a can factory during the day, Fryar often tended his garden at night. Neighbors got used to seeing him stand on the ladder, cutting his steadily growing bushes. The shrubs began to take on different shapes. As the years went by, the creations became more delicate. Fryar began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife's old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted. “He has a way of handling plants to do things he wants them to by training, bending, wiring, and clipping，” said a neighbor.
Many professional gardeners are amazed by what Fryar has been able to accomplish. Some plants which wouldn't survive in the South thrived under his care.
Fryar's attention to detail and his willingness to work hard have made him a local hero. He was the first African American to win “Yard of the Month” from the local garden club.
Fryar's garden now includes about 400 species of plants and 150 different plant sculptures. A box for donations can be found on the property, but giving is optional. Fryar welcomes people who can't afford to pay. He understands. He's been there. “You can be somebody，” he tells students who visit the garden. “Show me anyone who works at anything with a passion and has patience, and they're going to be successful. Be strong enough not to let the barriers in life stop you.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Pearl Fryar对园艺很感兴趣，他利用被扔掉的灌木打造独特的园林，成为第一个从当地园艺俱乐部赢得“本月之园”奖的非裔美国人。
32．How did Fryar make his garden unique
A．He made the plants into different shapes.
B．He bought new trees from a local nursery.
C．He used his professional knowledge.
D．He asked his neighbors to cut his bushes.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段的Neighbors got used to seeing him stand on the ladder, cutting his steadily growing bushes. The shrubs began to take on different shapes.和Fryar began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife's old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted.可知，Fryar用很多方式使他的植物长成不同的形状，变得独一无二。
33．What does the underlined word “thrived” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Died away. B．Became weak.
C．Faded slowly. D．Grew strong.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。画线词前面的句子提到许多专业园艺师对Fryar的成就感到惊讶，由此判断，他有非凡的园艺技术，能够化腐朽为神奇，故画线词所在句子应表示一些在南方无法生存的植物在他的照料下也茁壮成长，D项表意符合语境。thrive“兴旺，欣欣向荣，茁壮成长”。
34．What made Fryar win the award
A．Passion and innovation.
B．Patience and generosity.
C．Ambition and sympathy.
D．Willingness and honesty.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据文中的Pearl Fryar knew he wanted to do something unique, Fryar often tended his garden at night，Fryar began planting trees and using zip ties, coat hangers, PVC pipe, and even his wife's old stockings to achieve the forms he wanted.等信息可知，Fryar对园艺充满热情，并且有自己的想法，敢于尝试，勇于创新，由此可知，他的热情和创新是他获奖的关键。
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Making a Man into a Hero
B．The Hard Life of Pearl Fryar
C．Transforming a Garden into Art
D．The First Man of “Yard of the Month”
解析：选C 标题判断题。文章主要讲述了Pearl Fryar通过自己的努力，热情和创新把奄奄一息的植物变为艺术品，把自己的园圃打造得独一无二，令人赞叹。C项体现了文章的主旨。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It is known to us all that thinking is a good thing. However, some people don't do it enough, while some people overthink everything. If you're an overthinker, it can be exhausting running through all the possibilities of everything. It's not good that the what ifs run your life and you are trapped.__36__
Here are some signs that you are an overthinker, even if you don't feel you are.
·__37__
Why didn't the girl look at me？And why did Peter look away so fast？What does it all mean？！When you're an overthinker, you tend to find meaning in the world around you. It's helpful to remind yourself that things mean the meaning you give them.
·You think more than you do.
Sometimes you think so much that you don't end up doing anything. You weigh the choices, decide which is the best, and compare it with a new choice. You end up doing nothing. __38__
·You find it difficult to let things go.
When you've invested a lot of time and energy into something, it can be hard to let it go when it isn't working.__39__ The more you think about something, the more it can eat away at you.
·You want to get everything right.
You might be a perfectionist. You always do your best. But when you don't get everything right, you seriously blame yourself. By recognizing that this can be a strength as well as a weakness, you should know that you simply can't get everything right, despite your best efforts.
__40__ Remind yourself that you can balance your level of overthinking with more doing.You can even teach someone else who is thoughtless!
A．You may continue thinking about it even when you believe you have already let it go.
B．You assume that others know what you're thinking about.
C．Remember that, instead of just thinking, it's equally important to act.
D．You're proud of the act that you're always thinking.
E．You look for meaning in everything.
F．It's even worse when you're unaware that you are just like this.
G．Can any of the above signs be found on you
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对过度思虑的一些迹象进行了简要的说明。
36．选F 根据上文中的It's not good that the what ifs run your life and you are trapped.可知，空处应是说明更深一层的坏处，F项符合语境。所以选F项。
37．选E 根据文章结构及空处所在的位置可知，空处为本段的小标题，且根据本段的内容及关键词meaning可知，E项能概括本段内容。
38．选C 根据本段的小标题You think more than you do.及空处前一句可推知，空处是作者针对该段描述的现象所给出的建议。故C项符合语境。
39．选A 根据本段的小标题You find it difficult to let things go.及空后一句The more you think about something, the more it can eat away at you.可推知，A项符合语境。
40．选G 空处在文章尾段，有总结之意。根据第二段内容可知，G项与之呼应，符合语境。
第三部分 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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I lost my flat by accident, and then I discovered my car needed a new engine. That __41__ I would have to spend ￡1,000 to get the car back on the __42__. I suddenly found that I needed, first, somewhere to __43__ and second, something to travel around in.
I was trying to decide what to do when I __44__ the advertisement on a board: Converted (改装过的) ambulance __45__， ￡1,600. So I rang the number in the ad and __46__ to go and see it. It was love at first sight! I made a __47__ straight away. Two days later I was the __48__ owner of a converted camper van (野营车)．
At first I was __49__. I wasn't sure whether I could handle it. __50__， gradually I've had feelings that I haven't __51__ before. Living in my van is just the __52__ of waking up in the morning, and, for the first few seconds, not knowing __53__ you are. Then you look out of the window; some strange trees __54__ you, and some beautiful scenery makes your heart beat __55__. Living in a flat in the city I missed all that.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。“我”失去了住所，车的发动机又坏了，修理费很昂贵。偶然间“我”看中了一辆由救护车改造的野营车。在车里，既可以居住，又可以旅游，让人觉得世界就是家，这种奇妙的感觉真的很好。
41．A.wanted B．hoped
C．meant D．supposed
解析：选C “我”发现“我”的车需要一个新的引擎，这就意味(meant)着“我”不得不花费1,000英镑修理它。故选C。
42．A.side B．road
C．spot D．balance
解析：选B 让“我”的汽车重新上路(road)则要花费1,000英镑。故选B。
43．A.drive B．relax
C．work D．live
解析：选D 根据该句中的somewhere及上文中的I lost my flat可以判断，“我”突然意识到“我”首先需要有个地方居住(live)，故选D。
44．A.took charge of B．made use of
C．got hold of D．caught sight of
解析：选D 此处是指当“我”看到(caught sight of)广告牌上的广告时。故选D。take charge of 负责，控制；make use of 利用；get hold of 抓住，找到。
45．A.for sale B．on show
C．in need D．under repair
解析：选A 根据空后的￡1,600并结合空前的advertisement可知，这辆改装过的救护车是用来出售(for sale)的，故选A。on show在展出；in need 需要；under repair在修理中。
46．A.failed B．arranged
C．applied D．hesitated
解析：选B 根据空后to go and see it及It was love at first sight！可知，“我”打电话，并安排(arranged)时间去看看。故选B。
47．A.difference B．suggestion
C．decision D．comment
解析：选C 根据空前一句“It was love at first sight！”可知，“我”一眼就爱上它了，可推知，“我”立即做出了决定，make a decision做出决定。故选C。
48．A.proud B．painful
C．careless D．brave
解析：选A 根据该句中owner of a converted camper van (野营车)并结合前一句所表达的“我”立即做出决定可知，两天后“我”骄傲的(proud)成了野营车车主。故选A。
49．A.unwilling B．confident
C．satisfied D．nervous
解析：选D 根据空后一句“I wasn't sure whether I could handle it.”可知，“我”不知道是否可以控制这辆车，据此可以判断，刚驾驶时，“我”有点紧张(nervous)，故选D。
50．A.Therefore B．Somehow
C．However D．Besides
解析：选C 空前一句提到不确定是否可以控制这辆车，空后一句提到逐渐能够掌握驾驶技能，并享受驾驶这辆车，据此可以判断，空处前后为转折关系，故选C。
51．A.suffered B．experienced
C．hurt D．controlled
解析：选B 根据语境可知，此处表示“逐渐地，‘我’有了未曾体验(experienced)过的感觉”，故选B。suffer遭受，通常跟不好的事情或感觉。
52．A.fear B．laziness
C．excitement D．belief
解析：选C 根据空前一句可知，“我”体验到了以前未曾体验过的感觉，据此可以判断，早晨在车子里醒来是让人兴奋(excitement)的，故选C。
53．A.what B．where
C．how D．who
解析：选B 结合常识可知，早晨在车里醒来“我”很兴奋，在开始的几秒里，不知道自己在哪里(where)。故选B。
54．A.greet B．recognize
C．protect D．struggle
解析：选A 此处是指在清晨，“我”看向窗外，树好像在和“我”打招呼(greet)。故选A。
55．A.softly B．strongly
C．normally D．wildly
解析：选D 结合选项可知，窗外的美景让“我”的心剧烈地(wildly)跳动。故选D。softly 轻柔地；strongly 强烈地；normally 正常地。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There once were a goat and a donkey __56__ (live) on a farm.The donkey worked the hardest so the farmer __57__ (feed) it the most food.Sometimes the donkey was given more food __58__ it could eat.This made the goat so jealous __59__ it began plotting against (谋划对付) the donkey.“Hey, donkey，” the goat said one day.“I think you do too much work on this farm.You carry such heavy things from morning to night.Why don't you pretend __60__ (get)sick so you can take a day __61__ ？” The donkey thought the goat had a great idea.So the next morning, the donkey lay in the stable (畜栏) on its side with its eyes __62__ (close)．__63__ (immediate)，the farmer called the doctor.After looking at the donkey，the doctor said it needed a special __64__ (medical) made from the heart of a goat.So the farmer killed __65__ goat and gave the donkey medicine made from its heart.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是山羊嫉妒驴子能干活受到主人疼爱，告诉驴子让它装病想要陷害它，但最后山羊却被自己的嫉妒心害了。
56．living 考查非谓语动词。主语为a goat and a donkey，与live之间为主谓关系，故填living作定语。
57．fed 考查动词的时态。通读全文可知，本文是一般过去时态，根据时态一致的原则，故填fed。
58．than 考查比较级。根据空前的more可知，此处表比较，故填than。
59．that 考查状语从句。so ...that为固定句型，故填that。
60．to get 考查非谓语动词。固定搭配pretend to do sth“假装做某事”，故填to get。
61．off 考查固定搭配。根据句意可推断出此处指休假，take ...day(s) off表示“休……天假”是固定搭配，故填off。
62．closed 考查非谓语动词。with its eyes __62__是with复合结构，名词eyes和动词close之间为动宾关系，故填closed作宾语补足语。
63．Immediately 考查词性转换。通过副词形式来表示时间频率，故填Immediately，注意首字母大写。
64．medicine 考查词性转换。special为形容词，修饰名词，故填medicine。
65．the/his 考查冠词或代词。这里既可以填the来特指山羊，也可以用his表示农夫的山羊，故填the/his。
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter得知你家三世同堂，对这种生活方式很不理解。请你就此给他回复一封电子邮件。要点包括：
1．陪伴；
2．照顾；
3．其他。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Peter，
How are you getting along these days It is normal that you can't understand why my grandparents are living with us. Here is something about it.
As we all know, old people always feel lonely, so do my grandparents. Besides, when my parents are busy with their work, my grandparents will keep me company. What is the most important is that they are in poor health, so they need looking after. Only in this way can we take good care of each other. Actually, in China, generations are willing to live together. Caring for the old is considered as a traditional virtue in Chinese culture.
How about your culture of supporting your elders I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(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。
On a Sunday afternoon I was waiting for the music hall to open. I went there to get in with my artist friends and set up to paint during the show to let people know that we were good at painting.They were running late so I had to wait for them on the grass next to the parking lot.After some time, I just pulled out a canvas(画布)4 inches by 4 inches and a few tubes of paint, preparing my task of painting for later.Some music was being played from a car parked nearby and I felt really comfortable for such wonderful atmosphere.
I certainly wasn't working on a masterpiece but I was soon absorbed into the work.I became interested in painting when I was very young.As I was painting, I noticed a shadow on the grass by me, and looked up into a man's face.He was just beside me, standing there.He was a little unsteady on his feet and smelled lightly of alcohol.This was not a surprise in the neighborhood because many people would watch me painting, which of course made me a little proud.He watched me painting and I looked up and smiled a few times.He seemed to know painting well and later he told me he painted when he was young and many people thought his paintings were wonderful.
“I used to be an artist，” he told me seriously.I sat up, pulled a canvas 16 inches by 20 inches from my bag with some extra brushes and said，“I bet you still are.Why not paint one now？” I said and gave him the tools for him to paint.
He looked at me, perhaps thinking I would laugh at him.Then he dropped his bag next to me.He sat down and started to paint some mountains, the trees not far away from them and an eagle feather(羽毛)．His painting was really wonderful and I praised him for what he had drawn.He was happy to share his story.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Slowly he started telling me about his life.
When he finished, he handed me the painting and we talked again.
参考范文：
Slowly he started telling me about his life.It was a story of hopes broken, dreams not realized and shame keeping him from returning home.He once spent a lot of time in painting, which brought him a lot of prizes.Every day, he would spend much time looking at the mountains and trees that he painted.That's why his paintings were so wonderful.But unfortunately, few people would like to buy his paintings.He turned to drinking alcohol and didn't paint anymore.
When he finished, he handed me the painting and we talked again.He said he had no way to keep his masterpiece.After that, we hugged and I gave him a sandwich from my bag and wished him well.I also handed him the little painting that I had completed.He thanked me again and again and I saw the joy and pride in his eyes.As he walked away，I noticed his back was straighter and head higher.He turned, smiled, and said, “I feel like a man again.”
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