徐汇区2020学年高一年级第一学期
期末考试 英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension (25’)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. He would rather have Chinese food.
B. He has always liked Chinese food.
C. He is used to eating Chinese food.
D He ate Chinese food in the past.
2. A. In New York. B. In Boston. C. In Michigan. D. In Washington.
3. A. Her sister’s. B. Her father’s. C. Her mother’s. D. Her brother’s.
4. A. He told the kids to leave.
B. He seriously wanted the woman to go.
C. He was joking when he told the woman to leave.
D. He left with the woman.
5. A. Taking the summer classes. B. Finding a summer job.
C. Waiting until later to decide. D. Working and studying.
6. A. She is annoyed. B. She is apologetic.
C. She is understanding. D. She is bored.
7. A. He thought it was a very unrealistic movie.
B. He was impressed with the movie.
C. He agreed with the woman about the movie.
D. He liked the movie because it was a fairy tale.
8. A. He’s sorry he gave the woman the wrong directions.
B. His friend works in the dean’s office.
C. He can’t give the woman directions.
D. He’s also looking for the dean’s office.
9. A. She is glad Joan is moving.
B. She does not believe that Joan will move.
C. She saw Joan move.
D. She believes Joan is moving because she saw her.
10. A. Thursdays and Fridays. B. Tuesdays and Fridays.
C. Tuesdays and Thursdays. D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several short passages and longer conversations, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversations. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Shoeshine Boy’s Life.
B. Story of Human Rights.
C. An Important Lesson about Sharing.
D. An Unforgettable Experience in a Restaurant.
12. A. Other guests could not eat in that restaurant.
B. They were afraid he couldn’t pay the bill.
C. He was dirty since he had been sleeping on the street.
D. His father was a drunk.
13. A. The speaker appreciates Moises. B. The speaker feels sorry for Moises.
C. The speaker is grateful to Moises. D. The speaker is being informative.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. He needed the money for his business in Europe.
B. He wanted the bank to look after his car while he was away.
C. He thought the interest was low.
D. He was showing off his wealth.
15. A. $20.30. B. $5,020.30. C. $4,979.70. D. $5,000.
16. A. The businessman asked for a quite big loan.
B. He didn’t believe that the man could pay it back in two weeks.
C. He immediately noticed that the man was rich.
D. It was exciting to have Rolls-Royce for safekeeping in his bank.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.
17. A. A student counselor (顾问). B. A student accommodation officer.
C. The man’s friend. D. A teaching assistant.
18. A. To complain about a noisy roommate. B. To speak to her.
C. To change his roommate. D. To ask for advice.
19. A. He is friendly. B. He seems to be sociable.
C. He sounds funny. D. He likes jokes.
20. A. To let him change a room. B. To talk to David.
C. To ask David to change a room. D. To tell David to take the man seriously.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (20’)
(A)
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Just a craze … or crazy
When an estimated one in sixty participants will die, why would anyone want to base jump
The world record for base jumping ____1____ (break) again, when Nasr Al Niyadi and his trainer Omar Al Hegelan jumped 672 meters from the 16th floor of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. They were not the first ones ____2____ (attempt) this. In 2008, two other men illegally jumped from unfinished building. Having got into the building dressed as engineers, they were arrested ____3____ they jumped from the building. This is not unusual for base jumpers though, ____4____ often act without permission.
For those who may not know, base jumping is an increasingly popular extreme sport which involves jumping off high building, bridges or cliffs with a parachute. It is unbelievably dangerous. Although a sky diver ____5____ have up to three minutes to open his or her parachute, a base jumper has only seconds. There is also the risk of hitting the building or cliff on the way down. Since its invention in 1981, there ____6____ (be) at least 147 fatalities (死亡事件)related to the sport. Even fans of the sport estimate that one in sixty participants will die. Brave, or simply foolhardy
I find ____7____ hard to understand why such dangerous sports are so popular. Many psychologists believe that it is all a question of individual personality. Men are ____8____ (likely) to enjoy thrill seeking than women, and our desire to experience these excitements is highest in ____9____ late teens and early twenties. But some people are naturally drawn to enjoy thrills and danger, while others are not. Both types are important in any society, as low-excitement seekers will happily carry out relatively unexciting jobs, while high-excitement seekers will work very well ____10____ firefighters or on the stock market.
(B)
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A few years ago, nobody could have imagined buying a whole dictionary on CD-Rom—but we do now, and it’s a booming business. It looks ____11____ people are already interested in the general idea. Stephen King, the best-selling writer of horror books, posted his newest short story on the Internet and it sold more copies in its first days than many of his ____12____ (print) novels had.
Well, is this really the end of the book and the newspaper I doubt it, and it seems that even Stephen King agrees. ____13____ his success on the Internet, he does not seem to think anything can replace the book!
First of all, it takes much ____14____ (long) for us to read on the net. Did you know that we can read 50% more quickly on paper than we can on a computer screen There is another problem, too. People simply prefer paper. It doesn’t matter how many books, magazines or newspapers ____15____ (produce) –we never stop buying them. It seems that we like the feel of books and magazines—we like to put ____16____ in our bags or pockets. We like to sit and read in the park or on the beach.
Publishers will be happy to satisfy the needs of readers ____17____ (prefer) to use a screen but paper lovers shouldn’t worry, as the physical newspaper will undoubtedly keep its pace in our lives. There is even news that a system is being developed ____18____ we can tell our computers what we want to read, and then they will print our own personal newspaper for us. The difference will be that we will only have to read about people and things ____19____ interest us. Just think—if you hate the business section, you _____20_____ not order it. If you dislike tennis, you can ask only for the football results. It sounds like this could be good news for everyone!
Section B (10’)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. ceremony B. competition C. completed D. final AB. originally AC. mainly
AD. performing BC. predicted BD. impressive CD. requirement ABC. televised
The Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous architectural wonders of the modern world. Instantly recognizable both for its roof shells and its ____21____ location in Sydney Harbour, it has become one of the best known images of Australia.
Situated close to Sydney Harbour Bridge, this large ____22____arts center was started in 1959 and completed in 1973. After a(n) ____23____to choose the design, the Danish architect Jorn Utzon was chosen. The Opera House includes five theatres, five rehearsal studios, two main halls, four restaurants, six bars, and several shops.
The construction of the Opera House was fairly controversial (有争议的) as the ____24____ cost of the building was much higher than ____25____. It was expected to cost $7 million, but in fact, the final cost was $102 million. This was ____26____ due to difficult weather conditions, problems with the structural design, and changes in the contract. The remarkable roof shells were also difficult to construct. Furthermore, the construction took longer than pletion of the building was ____27____ expected in four years, in 1963. Unfortunately, because of the many problems and changes which were necessary in the design, the building was not ____28____ until ten years later, in 1973.
It was inaugurated (落成）by Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October, 1973, and millions of people attended the ____29____. The event was ____30____, and included a fireworks display and a classical music performance.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15’)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
It is widely believed that adolescents engage in risky behaviors because of tolerance for risks by nature, but a study by researchers at New York University, Yale’s School of Medicine, and Fordham University has found this is not the case.
Their findings show adolescents appear to ____31____ their older peers in the taste for the uncertain. When faced with situations that have highly uncertain outcomes, most ____32____ groups react with dislike; adolescents, ____33____, often find these uncertain situations quite tolerable. Rather than having a taste for risk, as is commonly thought, the risky behaviors of adolescents ____34____ their comfort with the ambiguous (模棱两可的).
These findings, which are reported in the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, point to basic differences between adolescents and adults and offer new ____35____ of how to communicate about risk to teenagers and pre-teens.
“Our findings show that teenagers enter unsafe situations not because they are ____36____ to dangerous or risky situations, but, rather, because they aren’t informed enough of the possibility of the consequences of their actions,” explained Agnieszka Tymula, one of the study’ co-authors. “Once they truly ____37____ a risky situation, they are, if anything, even more unwilling to take risks than adults. The study also offers new possibilities for ____38____ with this age group—providing adolescents with statistics highlighting the risks of dangerous behaviors or training that allows them to learn about risks in a safe way, which may be effective in ____39____ them.”
“What we found was that when risks were clearly stated, adolescents _____40_____ them at least as much as, and sometimes more than, adults,” added Ifat Levy, one of the study’s co-authors at the Yale School of Medicine. “Adolescents were, however, much more _____41_____ for ambiguity. _____42_____, this makes a lot of sense: young organisms need to be open to the _____43_____ in order to gain information about their world.”
Studies have previously established that adolescents are more _____44_____ than are their older and younger peers to engage in behaviors that, on rare occasions, lead to terrible consequences. “It is not that adolescents actually choose to engage in risks, but, rather, they are willing to gamble (赌博) when they _____45_____ complete knowledge,” the researchers wrote.
31. A. differ from B. run after C. agree with D. divide from
32. A. family B. age C. study D. work
33. A. as a result B. in conclusion C. for example D. by contrast
34. A. add to B. lead to C. contribute to D. originate from
35. A. story B. study C. understanding D. news
36. A. drawn B. pushed C. brought D. taken
37. A. define B. understand C. create D. destroy
38. A. starting B. identifying C. communicating D. agreeing
39. A. frightening B. limiting C. encouraging D. punishing
40. A. tried B. abandoned C. fixed D. avoided
41. A. tolerant B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. eager
42. A. Materially B. Psychologically C. Biologically D. Geologically
43. A. new B. exciting C. specific D. unknown
44. A. likely B. cheerful C. reluctant D. able
45 A. need B. lack C. gain D. apply
Section B (22’)
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
A twenty-three-year-old Dutch student has enjoyed a short but unexpected holiday in Dubai. Mr Frank Vreede, a business student, had taken a part-time job at Schiphol Airport to help pay for his studies. He worked as a baggage handler and was responsible for loading the suitcases into the hold of passenger planes.
Last Friday night, after an exhausting day in the university library preparing for his final exams, Frank was loading a plane at the airport. He was waiting for the next baggage truck to arrive and he felt tired. He decided to have a quick rest, so he sat down in the hold of the plane and shut his eyes—just for a moment.
However, while he was sleeping, the plane took off. An hour later, Frank woke up and was frightened to discover that the plane was in the air. There was a terrible noise from the engines, and he tried not to be afraid. Frank knew the flight would be long because it was an airline from the Middle East. He also knew he could not survive the freezing temperature. It was an impossible situation.
He decided to make as much noise as possible. He banged on the ceiling of the baggage hold and shouted at the top of his voice. Luckily, a passenger heard the noise and told the pilot. Once the captain understood what was happening, he ordered hot air to be pumped into the hold.
When the plane arrived at Dubai International Airport doctors examined him but he was unhurt. The managing director of one of Dubai’s top hotels offered him a free room for the weekend.
Frank explained that he was very lucky because it is possible to die of cold in the hold of an aircraft. He apologized to his boss for sleeping at work instead of working, and promised it would not happen again. “During the flight I was petrified. I thought I was going to die!” said Mr Vreede. “I wouldn’t want to do it again. Next time, I’ll catch a regular flight!”
46. Which of the following statements is the explanation of “It was an impossible situation” (in paragraph 3)
A. The long flight might not end as scheduled.
B. It was too cold to survive in the hold of the plane.
C. Frank was too tired to let others know what happened.
D. The noise would keep Frank awake during the journey.
47. What happened to Frank when he arrived at Dubai
A. He was found seriously hurt.
B. He was sent back home immediately.
C. He stayed in a hotel for the weekend.
D. He apologized to his manager for his mistake.
48. The word “petrified” (in paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to ________.
A. shocked B. bored C. worried D. terrified
49. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage
A. A Free Flight to Dubai
B. A Short but Pleasant Journey to Dubai
C. A Successful Flight
D. A Smart but Unlucky Baggage Handler
B
Climate change is caused by the extremely high levels of dangerous chemicals in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide. We all know the effects could be disastrous, but are we aware of the possible solutions
Solution one:
Though it sounds crazy, a group of researchers from British universities is making a plan to build a 12-mile pipe, held up by a huge balloon, which would let a lot of chemicals, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), go into the atmosphere. Surprisingly, there is good science behind the idea. The chemicals would form a protective layer around the earth that would reflect sunlight and so cool the earth, much like the effects of a volcanic eruption.
Cost: around $10 billion a year
Benefits: This plan would produce almost instant results.
Risks: Volcanoes have almost destroy human in the past through the chemicals released in the atmosphere and the same thing could happen again with this plan.
Solution two: stir up (搅动) the oceans
Intellectual Ventures, which is a company, has planned to build a million plastic tubes, each about 100 meters long, and use them to stir up the ocean. Why, you might be wondering, would we want to do this Again, the answer is scientifically effective. The bottom of the ocean is almost freezing and by stirring it up, cold water would come to the surface and absorb (吸收) heat and CO2, and so cool the planet.
Cost: tens of millions of dollars
Benefits: This plan is relatively cheap and technically possible new.
Risks: The tubes would possibly destroy sea life, and the plan may not work.
Solution three: stop burning fossil fuels
This is undoubtedly the best solution but is it really likely to happen in the near future
Cost: unknown
Benefits: It’s a simple and effective plan.
Risks: It may already be too late. Without real action, this plan could just mean “do nothing”.
50. Solution one is most likely to________.
A. pump even more chemicals into the atmosphere
B. form a protective layer with volcanic eruptions
C. blow up a balloon to get rid of poisonous chemicals
D. draw as much sunlight as possible
51. What can be learned about solution two
A. It needs more valid scientific experiment.
B It aims to cool the warm surface water in the ocean.
C. It may do harm to animals and plants living in the sea
D. It is much more expensive to carry out than solution one.
52. What does the writer think of solution three
A. It is effective because it will benefit world economy.
B. Whether it will come true remains to be seen.
C. Putting it into practice may cost nothing.
D. Action has been taken to carry it out.
C
US author Henry Rollins once wrote: “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that are inspired by loneliness, and many works of literature that center around this theme.
In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic (浪漫的). Instead, it’s a “giant evil” that’s become a serious problem in the country.
So just how serious is it On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country’s very first “Minister for Loneliness”. Her job is to tackle (处理) the loneliness that the country’s been feeling – a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and is more harmful to one’s physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And the problem hasn’t just appeared recently. Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the “loneliness capital of Europe” by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were less likely to get to know their neighbors or build strong relationships with people than those from other European countries.
“There is something British about wanting to deal with problems yourself,” Christian Guy, director of the Centre for Social Justice think-tank (智囊团), told The Telegraph.
But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.
What we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have “proper human connections”. “Our lives nowadays are so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings,” Leadbetter said at an event last year.
But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated (吓倒) by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And “evil” or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.
53. What can we learn about the UK’s loneliness problem
A. The UK became the loneliest country in the world in 2014.
B. More than half of British people suffer from loneliness.
C. The government is working to solve the problem.
D. British people communicate less with their neighbors than ever.
54. According to the text, social loneliness _______.
A. has become a problem worldwide
B. didn’t attract the public’s attention until recently
C. is mainly caused by the wide use of the internet
D. does more harm mentally than physically
55. What does Leadbetter suggest doing to cope with loneliness
A. Making more phone calls to our friends.
B. Stopping the use of electronic products.
C. Interacting with the people around us face to face more often.
D. Accepting its existence calmly.
56. Which of the following would the author probably agree with
A. Loneliness is a giant evil of society.
B. Only artists can appreciate the beauty of loneliness.
C. It is hard to find a solution to social loneliness.
D. Loneliness is just a normal part of our life.
Section C (8’)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Relationships are an important part of your life. They help you feel accepted and liked by others. The feelings you have about yourself and others depend on how well these needs are met.
____57____ This gives you a feeling of security. You feel secure when you know you can count on family and friends to love and to accept you the way you are. You add to your feeling of security by making others feel loved. Helping people you care about makes you feel giving and unselfish. Think about how good you feel when someone compliments (问候) or thanks you. “What a good job or I appreciate your help” are comments that you like to hear about yourself. ____58____ Naturally you feel happy when you receive a compliment. Likewise, you can compliment your family members or friends on their accomplishments.
Learn to express your thoughts clearly and listen to what others say. ____59____ Share your hopes and dreams. Express your joys and frustrations. When family members and friends are talking, take time to listen to what they are saying. Give them clues that show you are listening, such as a nod of approval or a smile.
____60____ To earn trust you need to show parents, adults, and friends that you can handle new experiences and responsibilities. Being honest and truthful with people can also help you.
A. Talk things over with your family and friends.
B. There are different opinions on good relationships.
C. One of the most important things in life is to be loved and accepted by others.
D. Such comments make you feel worthwhile.
E. Relationships help you meet your social and emotional needs.
F. Another relationship skill that helps people get along with one another is trust.
IV. Translation (15’)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
61. 尽管烈日炎炎，这个游乐园依然每天游人如织。（Despite）(汉译英）
62. 令人失望的是，这位著名的游泳运动员没能挺过半决赛。（survive）(汉译英）
63. 据报道外国游客花钱购买各种商品，这促进了这座城市的经济。（which）(汉译英）
64. 当提到节约能源，电动车未必环保，尤其在一些靠烧煤产生电力的发展中国家。（where）(汉译英）
V. Guided Writing (25’)
65. Directions: Write an English composition in 80-100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
近期，我校学生会对高中生在家做家务的情况做了一个调查，调查结果如下。
请简要描述调查结果，并谈谈你对高中生是否应该做家务的看法。
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I. Listening Comprehension (25’)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. He would rather have Chinese food.
B. He has always liked Chinese food.
C. He is used to eating Chinese food.
D. He ate Chinese food in the past.
2. A. In New York. B. In Boston. C. In Michigan. D. In Washington.
3. A. Her sister’s. B. Her father’s. C. Her mother’s. D. Her brother’s.
4. A. He told the kids to leave.
B. He seriously wanted the woman to go.
C. He was joking when he told the woman to leave.
D. He left with the woman.
5. A. Taking the summer classes. B. Finding a summer job.
C. Waiting until later to decide. D. Working and studying.
6. A. She is annoyed. B. She is apologetic.
C. She is understanding. D. She is bored.
7. A. He thought it was a very unrealistic movie.
B. He was impressed with the movie.
C. He agreed with the woman about the movie.
D. He liked the movie because it was a fairy tale.
8. A. He’s sorry he gave the woman the wrong directions.
B. His friend works in the dean’s office.
C. He can’t give the woman directions.
D. He’s also looking for the dean’s office.
9. A. She is glad Joan is moving.
B. She does not believe that Joan will move.
C. She saw Joan move.
D. She believes Joan is moving because she saw her.
10. A. Thursdays and Fridays. B. Tuesdays and Fridays.
C. Tuesdays and Thursdays. D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several short passages and longer conversations, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversations. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Shoeshine Boy’s Life.
B. Story of Human Rights.
C. An Important Lesson about Sharing.
D. An Unforgettable Experience in a Restaurant.
12. A. Other guests could not eat in that restaurant.
B. They were afraid he couldn’t pay the bill.
C. He was dirty since he had been sleeping on the street.
D. His father was a drunk.
13. A. The speaker appreciates Moises. B. The speaker feels sorry for Moises.
C. The speaker is grateful to Moises. D. The speaker is being informative.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. He needed the money for his business in Europe.
B. He wanted the bank to look after his car while he was away.
C. He thought the interest was low.
D. He was showing off his wealth.
15. A. $20.30. B. $5,020.30. C. $4,979.70. D. $5,000.
16. A. The businessman asked for a quite big loan.
B. He didn’t believe that the man could pay it back in two weeks.
C. He immediately noticed that the man was rich.
D. It was exciting to have Rolls-Royce for safekeeping in his bank.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.
17. A. A student counselor (顾问). B. A student accommodation officer.
C. The man’s friend. D. A teaching assistant.
18. A. To complain about a noisy roommate. B. To speak to her.
C. To change his roommate. D. To ask for advice.
19. A. He is friendly. B. He seems to be sociable.
C. He sounds funny. D. He likes jokes.
20. A. To let him change a room. B. To talk to David.
C. To ask David to change a room. D. To tell David to take the man seriously.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A (20’)
(A)
Directions: After reading the passages below fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Just a craze … or crazy
When an estimated one in sixty participants will die, why would anyone want to base jump
The world record for base jumping ____1____ (break) again, when Nasr Al Niyadi and his trainer Omar Al Hegelan jumped 672 meters from the 16th floor of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. They were not the first ones ____2____ (attempt) this. In 2008, two other men illegally jumped from unfinished building. Having got into the building dressed as engineers, they were arrested ____3____ they jumped from the building. This is not unusual for base jumpers though, ____4____ often act without permission.
For those who may not know, base jumping is an increasingly popular extreme sport which involves jumping off high building, bridges or cliffs with a parachute. It is unbelievably dangerous. Although a sky diver ____5____ have up to three minutes to open his or her parachute, a base jumper has only seconds. There is also the risk of hitting the building or cliff on the way down. Since its invention in 1981, there ____6____ (be) at least 147 fatalities (死亡事件)related to the sport. Even fans of the sport estimate that one in sixty participants will die. Brave, or simply foolhardy
I find ____7____ hard to understand why such dangerous sports are so popular. Many psychologists believe that it is all a question of individual personality. Men are ____8____ (likely) to enjoy thrill seeking than women, and our desire to experience these excitements is highest in ____9____ late teens and early twenties. But some people are naturally drawn to enjoy thrills and danger, while others are not. Both types are important in any society, as low-excitement seekers will happily carry out relatively unexciting jobs, while high-excitement seekers will work very well ____10____ firefighters or on the stock market.
【答案】1. was broken
2. to attempt
3. after 4. who
5. may 6. have been
7. it 8. more likely
9. our 10. as
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。跳伞的危险系数很高，但总有一些人会冒险尝试，到底是勇敢还是鲁莽，这并不好界定,但是无喜欢刺激和平淡的两种人都对社会很重要。
【1题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：当Nasr Al Niyadi和他的教练Omar Al Hegelan从世界最高建筑迪拜哈利法塔距离地面672米的16层跳下时，他们又一次打破了定点跳伞的世界纪录。分析句子结构可知主句缺少动词，且动词break和主语The world record是动宾关系，时态是过去时，因此用过去时的被动语态。故填were broken。
【2题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们不是第一批尝试这样做的人。分析句子结构，空格处应该用非谓语动词，其逻辑主语为They，与动词attempt是主谓关系，且ones由序数词first修饰，因此应该用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to attempt。
【3题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：他们装扮成工程师进入大楼，从大楼跳下后被逮捕了。根据句子结构可知，空格处应该填连词。根据句意可知，他们先装扮成工程师，没有人认出来，但是从大楼跳下后才能被人们发现，根据事件先后发生顺序，after符合句意和语法要求。故填after。
【4题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这对于跳伞者来说并不少见，因为他们经常在没有得到允许的情况下行动。根据句子结构，空格处应该填连词引导后面的从句，且从句缺主语，指代前面的jumpers，表示人，同时，从句为非限制性定语从句，需要用连接代词who引导。故填who。
【5题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：虽然跳伞运动员有三分钟的时间打开降落伞，但是定点跳伞运动员只有几秒钟的时间。分析句子结构，Although引导的从句不缺少成分，空格处设在了动词前，因此应该填助动词，根据句意，may“可以”（用于举出在需要时可以加以利用的某些特性、事实等）表示跳伞运动员确实有三分钟的时间打开降落伞。故填may。
【6题详解】
考查时态。句意：自从它在1981年发明以来，至少有147人死于这项运动。根据时间状语“Since its invention in 1981”可知，此处应该用现在完成时，主语为 fatalities，助动词用have。故填have been。
【7题详解】
考查代词。句意：我发现很难理解为什么这种危险的运动如此受欢迎。分析句子结构可知，本句考查find+形式宾语it+宾补结构，句中缺少find的宾语。故填it。
【8题详解】
考查比较级。句意：男人比女人更喜欢寻求刺激，而我们体验这些刺激的欲望在十八九岁和二十出头时最强烈。固定搭配be likely to“可能”，根据比较级的标志词than可知，应该用形容词的比较级。故填more likely。
【9题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：男人比女人更喜欢寻求刺激，而我们体验这些刺激的欲望在十八九岁和二十出头时最强烈。本句考查固定搭配 in one's+数词复数“在某人多大的时候”，由句意可知，空格处填我们符合语境。故填our。
【10题详解】
考查介词。句意：这两种类型在社会中都很重要，因为低兴奋度的求职者会乐于从事相对平淡的工作，而高兴奋度的求职者作为消防员或在股票市场上会工作得很好。根据句意，表示作为消防员会工作的很好。考查as用法，as “作为”，“以……身份”，符合语境。故填as。
(B)
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
A few years ago, nobody could have imagined buying a whole dictionary on CD-Rom—but we do now, and it’s a booming business. It looks ____11____ people are already interested in the general idea. Stephen King, the best-selling writer of horror books, posted his newest short story on the Internet and it sold more copies in its first days than many of his ____12____ (print) novels had.
Well, is this really the end of the book and the newspaper I doubt it, and it seems that even Stephen King agrees. ____13____ his success on the Internet, he does not seem to think anything can replace the book!
First of all, it takes much ____14____ (long) for us to read on the net. Did you know that we can read 50% more quickly on paper than we can on a computer screen There is another problem, too. People simply prefer paper. It doesn’t matter how many books, magazines or newspapers ____15____ (produce) –we never stop buying them. It seems that we like the feel of books and magazines—we like to put ____16____ in our bags or pockets. We like to sit and read in the park or on the beach.
Publishers will be happy to satisfy the needs of readers ____17____ (prefer) to use a screen but paper lovers shouldn’t worry, as the physical newspaper will undoubtedly keep its pace in our lives. There is even news that a system is being developed ____18____ we can tell our computers what we want to read, and then they will print our own personal newspaper for us. The difference will be that we will only have to read about people and things ____19____ interest us. Just think—if you hate the business section, you _____20_____ not order it. If you dislike tennis, you can ask only for the football results. It sounds like this could be good news for everyone!
【答案】11. as if##as though
12. printed
13. Despite
14. longer 15. are produced##have been produced
16. them 17. preferring
18. where 19. that
20. need
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文。文章讲述的是，尽管网络发达；但是仍然无法代替纸质书以及报纸，解释了人们喜欢纸质书籍的原因。
【11题详解】
考查连词。句意：似乎人们已经对这个总体概念感兴趣了。句子结构可知此处缺少连词，连接从句；联系句意可知，此处表示“似乎、好像”；因此使用as if或者as though，引导表语从句。故填as if或者as though。
【12题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：最畅销的恐怖小说作家斯蒂芬·金在互联网上发布了他最新的短篇小说，它在发行的头几天就比他的许多印刷小说卖得还多。分析句子结构可知句子中已经有谓语动词，因此需要填入非谓语动词作定语。此处动词与逻辑主语novels之间为被动关系，因此需要填入过去分词。故填printed。
【13题详解】
考查介词。句意：尽管他在互联网上取得了成功，但他似乎不认为任何东西可以取代书!根据句意可知，此处需要填入“尽管”的意思，位于名词之前，因此需要填入介词。despite“尽管”。故填Despite。
【14题详解】
考查比较级。句意：首先，我们在网上阅读要花更长的时间。结合句意和much可知，此处需要填比较级。故填longer。
【15题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：不管出版了多少书、杂志或报纸，我们都不会停止购买它们。空处为从句谓语动词，books, magazines or newspapers和produce之间为被动关系，因此需要使用被动语态。此处，可以表示陈述事实“不管出版了多少书、杂志或报纸”，因此使用一般现在时被动语态；主语为复数，故答案为are produced。还可以表示，“书、杂志或报纸”已经出版，因此需要使用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为复数，助动词用have。故填are produced或者have been produced。
【16题详解】
考查代词。句意：似乎我们喜欢书和杂志的感觉——我们喜欢把它们放在我们的包或口袋里。此处位于谓语动词之后因此需要填入代词宾格，指代前文书和杂志应用them。故填them。
【17题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：出版商很乐意满足喜欢使用屏幕的读者的需求，但纸媒爱好者不必担心，因为纸质报纸无疑将在我们的生活中保持它的节奏。分析句子结构可知，句子中已经有谓语动词，因此需要填入非谓语动词作后置定语；与逻辑主语之间为主动关系，因此需要填入现在分词。故填preferring。
【18题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：甚至有消息说，一种系统正在开发中，我们可以告诉电脑我们想读什么，然后他们会为我们打印出我们自己的个人报纸。分析句子结构可知，此处为定语从句修饰system，从句中缺少抽象的地点状语，应用关系副词where。故填where。
【19题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：不同之处在于，我们只需要阅读我们感兴趣的人和事。此处为修饰people and things的限制性定语从句，从句缺少主语，先行词即有人又有物，只能用关系代词that。故填that。
【20题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：想想看，如果你不喜欢商业板块，你就不用去订购了。根据句意结构可知此处表示“不必、不用”，因此填入need与not构成“不必”。故填need。
Section B (10’)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. ceremony B. competition C. completed D. final AB. originally AC. mainly
AD. performing BC. predicted BD. impressive CD. requirement ABC. televised
The Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous architectural wonders of the modern world. Instantly recognizable both for its roof shells and its ____21____ location in Sydney Harbour, it has become one of the best known images of Australia.
Situated close to Sydney Harbour Bridge, this large ____22____arts center was started in 1959 and completed in 1973. After a(n) ____23____to choose the design, the Danish architect Jorn Utzon was chosen. The Opera House includes five theatres, five rehearsal studios, two main halls, four restaurants, six bars, and several shops.
The construction of the Opera House was fairly controversial (有争议的) as the ____24____ cost of the building was much higher than ____25____. It was expected to cost $7 million, but in fact, the final cost was $102 million. This was ____26____ due to difficult weather conditions, problems with the structural design, and changes in the contract. The remarkable roof shells were also difficult to construct. Furthermore, the construction took longer than pletion of the building was ____27____ expected in four years, in 1963. Unfortunately, because of the many problems and changes which were necessary in the design, the building was not ____28____ until ten years later, in 1973.
It was inaugurated (落成）by Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October, 1973, and millions of people attended the ____29____. The event was ____30____, and included a fireworks display and a classical music performance.
【答案】21. BD 22. AD
23. B 24. D
25. BC 26. AC
27. AB 28. C
29. A 30. ABC
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是悉尼歌剧院。
【21题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它的屋顶外壳和在悉尼港令人印象深刻的位置让人一眼就能认出它，它已经成为澳大利亚最著名的形象之一。由前面的“recognizable both for”可知，句子表示“它的屋顶外壳和在悉尼港令人印象深刻的位置让人一眼就能认出它”，因此空格处是“令人印象深刻的”，是impressive，故选BD。
【22题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这座大型表演艺术中心位于悉尼海港大桥附近，始建于1959年，于1973年完工。由“arts center”可知，悉尼歌剧院是大型表演艺术中心，因此空格处是“演艺的”，即performing，故选AD。
【23题详解】
考查名词。句意：在选择设计的竞赛之后，丹麦建筑师约恩·乌松被选中。由后文的“the Danish architect Jorn Utzon was chosen”可知，在经过选择设计的竞赛之后，丹麦建筑师约恩·乌松被选中，因此空格处是“竞赛”，即competition，故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词。句意：建造歌剧院是相当有争议的，因为建筑的最终成本比预期高得多。由后文的“cost of the building was much higher”可知，建筑的最终成本比预期高，因此空格处是“最终的”，即final，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：建造歌剧院是相当有争议的，因为建筑的最终成本比预期高得多。由后文的“It was expected to cost $7 million, but in fact, the final cost was $102 million”可知，建筑的最终成本比预期高得多，空格处是“预测”，是predict，成本是被预测，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故选BC。
【26题详解】
考查副词。句意：这主要是由于恶劣的天气条件、结构设计问题以及合同的变更。由后文的“due to difficult weather conditions”可知，这主要是由于恶劣的天气条件，因此空格处是“主要地”，用副词作状语，是mainly，故选AC。
【27题详解】
考查副词。句意：原计划在4年后的1963年完工。由后文的“the building was not____until ten years later, in 1973”可知，原计划在4年后的1963年完工，空格处意为“原先”，用副词修饰动词expected，是originally，故选AB。
【28题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：不幸的是，由于设计中存在许多问题和必要的改变，这座建筑直到10年后的1973年才完成。由后文的“until ten years later, in 1973”可知，这座建筑直到10年后的1973年才完成，空格处是“完成”，建筑是被完成，因此空格处是过去分词completed，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词。句意：它于1973年10月20日由英国女王伊丽莎白二世主持落成典礼，数百万人参加了典礼。由“It was inaugurated (落成）by Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October, 1973”可知，它于1973年10月20日由英国女王伊丽莎白二世主持落成典礼，数百万人参加了典礼，空格处是“典礼”，是ceremony，故选A。
【30题详解】
考查被动语态。句意：该活动通过电视转播，还包括烟火表演和古典音乐表演。由后文的“a fireworks display and a classical music performance”可知，该典礼通过电视转播，还包括烟火表演和古典音乐表演，空格处是“转播”，是televise，典礼是被转播，因此用被动语态，空格处用过去分词，即televised，故选ABC。
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15’)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
It is widely believed that adolescents engage in risky behaviors because of tolerance for risks by nature, but a study by researchers at New York University, Yale’s School of Medicine, and Fordham University has found this is not the case.
Their findings show adolescents appear to ____31____ their older peers in the taste for the uncertain. When faced with situations that have highly uncertain outcomes, most ____32____ groups react with dislike; adolescents, ____33____, often find these uncertain situations quite tolerable. Rather than having a taste for risk, as is commonly thought, the risky behaviors of adolescents ____34____ their comfort with the ambiguous (模棱两可的).
These findings, which are reported in the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, point to basic differences between adolescents and adults and offer new ____35____ of how to communicate about risk to teenagers and pre-teens.
“Our findings show that teenagers enter unsafe situations not because they are ____36____ to dangerous or risky situations, but, rather, because they aren’t informed enough of the possibility of the consequences of their actions,” explained Agnieszka Tymula, one of the study’ co-authors. “Once they truly ____37____ a risky situation, they are, if anything, even more unwilling to take risks than adults. The study also offers new possibilities for ____38____ with this age group—providing adolescents with statistics highlighting the risks of dangerous behaviors or training that allows them to learn about risks in a safe way, which may be effective in ____39____ them.”
“What we found was that when risks were clearly stated, adolescents _____40_____ them at least as much as, and sometimes more than, adults,” added Ifat Levy, one of the study’s co-authors at the Yale School of Medicine. “Adolescents were, however, much more _____41_____ for ambiguity. _____42_____, this makes a lot of sense: young organisms need to be open to the _____43_____ in order to gain information about their world.”
Studies have previously established that adolescents are more _____44_____ than are their older and younger peers to engage in behaviors that, on rare occasions, lead to terrible consequences. “It is not that adolescents actually choose to engage in risks, but, rather, they are willing to gamble (赌博) when they _____45_____ complete knowledge,” the researchers wrote.
31. A. differ from B. run after C. agree with D. divide from
32. A. family B. age C. study D. work
33. A. as a result B. in conclusion C. for example D. by contrast
34. A. add to B. lead to C. contribute to D. originate from
35. A. story B. study C. understanding D. news
36. A. drawn B. pushed C. brought D. taken
37. A. define B. understand C. create D. destroy
38. A. starting B. identifying C. communicating D. agreeing
39. A. frightening B. limiting C. encouraging D. punishing
40. A. tried B. abandoned C. fixed D. avoided
41. A. tolerant B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. eager
42. A. Materially B. Psychologically C. Biologically D. Geologically
43. A. new B. exciting C. specific D. unknown
44. A. likely B. cheerful C. reluctant D. able
45. A. need B. lack C. gain D. apply
【答案】31. A 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. B 40. D 41. A 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述一项研究表明并不是青少年实际上选择冒险，而是他们在缺乏完全知识的情况下愿意冒险。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他们的发现表明，青少年对不确定事物的品味似乎与年长的人不同。A. differ from与……不同；B. run after追赶；C. agree with同意；D. divide from把……分开。根据下文 “When faced with situations that have highly uncertain outcomes, most ____2____ groups react with dislike; adolescents, ____3____, often find these uncertain situations quite tolerable. ”可知青少年和年长的人的品味不同，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当面对结果极不确定的情况时，大多数年龄组的人会表现出厌恶;相比之下，青少年往往觉得这些不确定的情况是可以忍受的。A. family家庭；B. age年龄；C. study学校；D. work工作。根据上文的青少年对不确定事物的品味似乎与年长的人不同，可知是其他年龄组的人，故选B。
【33题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：同上。A. as a result结果；B. in conclusion总结；C. for example举例；D. by contrast对比。解释同上，是青少年和其他年龄组对比得出的结果，故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：而不是像通常认为的那样有风险的嗜好，青少年的危险行为源于他们对模棱两可的事物的舒适。A. add to增加；B. lead to导致；C. contribute to促成；D. originate from源于。根据上文“often find these uncertain situations quite tolerable”可知对模棱两可的事易于接受，故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些研究结果发表在《美国国家科学院院刊》(Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)杂志上，指出了青少年和成人之间的基本差异，并为如何就青少年和学龄前儿童面临的风险进行沟通提供了新的理解。A. story故事；B. study学习；C. understanding理解；D. news消息。因为研究结果，所以应该是提供新的理解，故选C。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我们的研究结果表明，青少年进入不安全的环境，不是因为他们被危险或有风险的环境所吸引，而是因为他们没有充分了解自己的行为可能产生的后果，”该研究的合著者之一Agnieszka Tymula解释说。A. drawn吸引；B. pushed推进；C. brought带来；D. taken拿，取。根据下文“but, rather, because they aren’t informed enough of the possibility of the consequences of their actions”可知前后关系是“不是……而是……”，那也就是造成这种结果不是因为他们被危险或有风险的环境所吸引，故选A。
【37题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一旦他们真正了解了危险的情况，他们甚至比成年人更不愿意冒险。A. define定义；B. understand了解；C. create创造；D. destroy破坏。根据下文“they are, if anything, even more unwilling to take risks than adults”说明他们一旦了解危险，他们也不愿意去冒险，故选B。
【38题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这项研究还为与这一年龄段的青少年沟通提供了新的可能性——为青少年提供强调危险行为风险的统计数据，或训练他们以安全的方式了解风险，这可能会有效地限制他们。”A. starting开始；B. identifying识别；C. communicating沟通；D. agreeing同意。根据上文“The study also offers new possibilities”可知是为青少年的沟通提供了新的可能性，故选C。
【39题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. frightening害怕；B. limiting限制；C. encouraging鼓励；D. punishing惩罚。根据前文说为青少年提供强调危险行为风险的统计数据，或让他们以安全的方式了解风险的培训，可知这样做能限制青少年的冒险行为，故选B。
【40题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：耶鲁大学医学院的Ifat Levy是这项研究的共同作者之一，他补充说：“我们发现，当风险被清楚地陈述后，青少年至少和成年人一样，有时甚至比成年人还要回避这些风险。”A. tried尝试；B. abandoned放弃；C. fixed固定；D. avoided避免。根据上文“What we found was that when risks were clearly stated”可知是清楚地了解风险才能避免，故选D。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词词义辨析。句意：然而，青少年对模棱两可的事情更能容忍。A. tolerant忍受的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. concerned关心的；D. eager渴望的。根据前文说青少年对模棱两可的事情可以忍受，故选A。
【42题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：从生物学上讲，这很有道理:年轻的生物体需要对未知开放，以便获得关于它们的世界的信息。”A. Materially物质上地；B. Psychologically心理上地；C. Biologically生物上地；D. Geologically地质上地。根据下文“young organisms”可知是生物学上，故选C。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. new新的；B. exciting激动的；C. specific具体的；D. unknown未知的。根据下文“in order to gain information about their world”所以应该是喜欢探索未知的东西，故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词词义辨析。句意：此前的研究已经证实，青少年比他们的年龄更大或更年轻的同龄人更有可能做出在极少数情况下会导致可怕后果的行为。A. likely可能的；B. cheerful欢乐的；C. reluctant不情愿的；D. able能够的。根据前文可知道的研究结果是青少年比他们的年龄更大或更年轻的同龄人更有可能做出冒险行为，故选A。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：研究人员写道：“这并不是说青少年实际上选择冒险，而是他们在缺乏完全知识的情况下愿意冒险。”A. need需要；B. lack缺少；C. gain获得；D. apply应用。根据上文““It is not that adolescents actually choose to engage in risks, but, rather, they are willing to gamble (赌博)”可知是他们缺少知识的情况下更愿意去冒险。故选B。
Section B (22’)
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
A twenty-three-year-old Dutch student has enjoyed a short but unexpected holiday in Dubai. Mr Frank Vreede, a business student, had taken a part-time job at Schiphol Airport to help pay for his studies. He worked as a baggage handler and was responsible for loading the suitcases into the hold of passenger planes.
Last Friday night, after an exhausting day in the university library preparing for his final exams, Frank was loading a plane at the airport. He was waiting for the next baggage truck to arrive and he felt tired. He decided to have a quick rest, so he sat down in the hold of the plane and shut his eyes—just for a moment.
However, while he was sleeping, the plane took off. An hour later, Frank woke up and was frightened to discover that the plane was in the air. There was a terrible noise from the engines, and he tried not to be afraid. Frank knew the flight would be long because it was an airline from the Middle East. He also knew he could not survive the freezing temperature. It was an impossible situation.
He decided to make as much noise as possible. He banged on the ceiling of the baggage hold and shouted at the top of his voice. Luckily, a passenger heard the noise and told the pilot. Once the captain understood what was happening, he ordered hot air to be pumped into the hold.
When the plane arrived at Dubai International Airport, doctors examined him but he was unhurt. The managing director of one of Dubai’s top hotels offered him a free room for the weekend.
Frank explained that he was very lucky because it is possible to die of cold in the hold of an aircraft. He apologized to his boss for sleeping at work instead of working, and promised it would not happen again. “During the flight I was petrified. I thought I was going to die!” said Mr Vreede. “I wouldn’t want to do it again. Next time, I’ll catch a regular flight!”
46. Which of the following statements is the explanation of “It was an impossible situation” (in paragraph 3)
A. The long flight might not end as scheduled.
B. It was too cold to survive in the hold of the plane.
C. Frank was too tired to let others know what happened.
D. The noise would keep Frank awake during the journey.
47. What happened to Frank when he arrived at Dubai
A. He was found seriously hurt.
B. He was sent back home immediately.
C. He stayed in a hotel for the weekend.
D. He apologized to his manager for his mistake.
48. The word “petrified” (in paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to ________.
A. shocked B. bored C. worried D. terrified
49. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage
A. A Free Flight to Dubai
B. A Short but Pleasant Journey to Dubai
C. A Successful Flight
D A Smart but Unlucky Baggage Handler
【答案】46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是商学院学生弗兰克 弗里德在迪拜度过了一个短暂而意外的假期。
【46题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段“He also knew he could not survive the freezing temperature.（他也知道自己无法在严寒中生存。）”可知，划线句的意思是机舱里太冷了，无法生存。故选B。
【47题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“The managing director of one of Dubai’s top hotels offered him a free room for the weekend.（迪拜一家顶级酒店的总经理给他提供了一个周末的免费房间。）”可知，弗兰克到达迪拜后他在一家旅馆过周末。故选C。
【48题详解】
词句猜测题。根据最后一段的“I thought I was going to die!（我以为我要死了！）”可知，当觉得自己快死了的时候人应该会觉得害怕，因此划线词petrified的意思是“害怕的”，即terrified，故选D。
【49题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“A twenty-three-year-old Dutch student has enjoyed a short but unexpected holiday in Dubai.（一名23岁的荷兰学生在迪拜度过了一个短暂而意外的假期。）”根据第二段“He was waiting for the next baggage truck to arrive and he felt tired. He decided to have a quick rest, so he sat down in the hold of the plane and shut his eyes—just for a moment.”（他在等下一辆行李运输车，感到很累。他决定快速休息一下，于是他在机舱里坐下来，闭上眼睛——就一会儿。）根据第三段“However, while he was sleeping, the plane took off. An hour later, Frank woke up and was frightened to discover that the plane was in the air. ”（然而，就在他睡着的时候，飞机起飞了。一个小时后，弗兰克醒了过来，惊恐地发现飞机正在空中飞行）可知，本文主要讲的是一名工作在机场的23岁的荷兰学生因为困倦而误乘坐在行李舱去了迪拜。了因此本文最好的题目是A选 项“A Free Flight to Dubai（飞往迪拜的免费航班）”，故选A。
B
Climate change is caused by the extremely high levels of dangerous chemicals in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide. We all know the effects could be disastrous, but are we aware of the possible solutions
Solution one:
Though it sounds crazy, a group of researchers from British universities is making a plan to build a 12-mile pipe, held up by a huge balloon, which would let a lot of chemicals, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), go into the atmosphere. Surprisingly, there is good science behind the idea. The chemicals would form a protective layer around the earth that would reflect sunlight and so cool the earth, much like the effects of a volcanic eruption.
Cost: around $10 billion a year
Benefits: This plan would produce almost instant results.
Risks: Volcanoes have almost destroy human in the past through the chemicals released in the atmosphere, and the same thing could happen again with this plan.
Solution two: stir up (搅动) the oceans
Intellectual Ventures, which is a company, has planned to build a million plastic tubes, each about 100 meters long, and use them to stir up the ocean. Why, you might be wondering, would we want to do this Again, the answer is scientifically effective. The bottom of the ocean is almost freezing and by stirring it up, cold water would come to the surface and absorb (吸收) heat and CO2, and so cool the planet.
Cost: tens of millions of dollars
Benefits: This plan is relatively cheap and technically possible new.
Risks: The tubes would possibly destroy sea life, and the plan may not work.
Solution three: stop burning fossil fuels
This is undoubtedly the best solution but is it really likely to happen in the near future
Cost: unknown
Benefits: It’s a simple and effective plan.
Risks: It may already be too late. Without real action, this plan could just mean “do nothing”.
50. Solution one is most likely to________.
A. pump even more chemicals into the atmosphere
B. form a protective layer with volcanic eruptions
C. blow up a balloon to get rid of poisonous chemicals
D. draw as much sunlight as possible
51. What can be learned about solution two
A. It needs more valid scientific experiment.
B. It aims to cool the warm surface water in the ocean.
C. It may do harm to animals and plants living in the sea
D. It is much more expensive to carry out than solution one.
52. What does the writer think of solution three
A. It is effective because it will benefit world economy.
B. Whether it will come true remains to be seen.
C. Putting it into practice may cost nothing.
D. Action has been taken to carry it out.
【答案】50. A 51. C 52. B
【解析】
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了由于大气排放有害化学物质引起的气候改变现象的三种解决方案。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Solution one中关键句“Though it sounds crazy, a group of researchers from British universities is making a plan to build a 12-mile pipe, held up by a huge balloon, which would let a lot of chemicals, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), go into the atmosphere.”（尽管这听起来很疯狂，但英国大学的一组研究人员正在计划建造一条12英里长的管道，由一个巨大的气球支撑，这将使大量的化学物质，如二氧化硫进入大气。）可知，方案一更有可能向大气中排放更多的化学物质。故选A项。
【51题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Solution two: stir up the oceans中关键信息“Risks: The tubes would possibly destroy sea life, and the plan may not work.”（风险：这些管道可能会破坏海洋生物，这个计划可能行不通。）可知，方案二可能会对生活在海洋中的动物和植物造成伤害。故选C项。
52题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Solution three: stop burning fossil fuels中关键句“This is undoubtedly the best solution but is it really likely to happen in the near future ”（这无疑是最好的解决方案，但它真的可能在不久的将来发生吗？）可知，作者认为方案三是否会成为现实还有待观察。故选B项。
C
US author Henry Rollins once wrote: “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that are inspired by loneliness, and many works of literature that center around this theme.
In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic (浪漫的). Instead, it’s a “giant evil” that’s become a serious problem in the country.
So just how serious is it On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country’s very first “Minister for Loneliness”. Her job is to tackle (处理) the loneliness that the country’s been feeling – a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and is more harmful to one’s physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And the problem hasn’t just appeared recently. Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the “loneliness capital of Europe” by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were less likely to get to know their neighbors or build strong relationships with people than those from other European countries.
“There is something British about wanting to deal with problems yourself,” Christian Guy, director of the Centre for Social Justice think-tank (智囊团), told The Telegraph.
But this doesn’t mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we’re all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.
What we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have “proper human connections”. “Our lives nowadays are so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings,” Leadbetter said at an event last year.
But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated (吓倒) by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldn’t even exist. And “evil” or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.
53. What can we learn about the UK’s loneliness problem
A. The UK became the loneliest country in the world in 2014.
B. More than half of British people suffer from loneliness.
C. The government is working to solve the problem.
D. British people communicate less with their neighbors than ever.
54. According to the text, social loneliness _______.
A. has become a problem worldwide
B. didn’t attract the public’s attention until recently
C. is mainly caused by the wide use of the internet
D. does more harm mentally than physically
55. What does Leadbetter suggest doing to cope with loneliness
A. Making more phone calls to our friends.
B. Stopping the use of electronic products.
C. Interacting with the people around us face to face more often.
D. Accepting its existence calmly.
56. Which of the following would the author probably agree with
A. Loneliness is a giant evil of society.
B. Only artists can appreciate the beauty of loneliness.
C. It is hard to find a solution to social loneliness.
D. Loneliness is just a normal part of our life.
【答案】53. C 54. A 55. C 56. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述孤独已经成为一个世界性的问题，但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响，事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，这使我们比以往任何时候联系更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独。
【53题详解】
细节理解题，根据第三段中On Jan17,UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country's very first "Minister for Loneliness". Her job is to address the loneliness that the country's been feeling(1月17日，英国首相特雷莎·梅任命政治家特雷西·克劳奇为英国第一位孤独部长，她的工作是解决英国一直感到的孤独感）可知，英国政府正在着手解决这一问题；故选C。
【54题详解】
细节理解题。第六段提到：But this doesn't mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, we're all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever (但这并不意味着只有英国人深受这个问题的影响，事实上，尽管现在世界上大多数人都能上网，这使我们比以往任何时候联系更加紧密，但人人都在遭受前所未有的孤独），由此可知，社交孤独已经成为世界性的问题，A项符合题意，故选A。
【55题详解】
细节理解题，根据倒数第二段中We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings(我们大部分时间都花在手机、笔记本电脑上.我们需要暂停一下，好好坐下来和身边人交谈）可知，Lead better建议通过与我们周围的人更经常的面对面交流来应对孤独这一问题，选项C符合题意，故选C。
【56题详解】
细节理解题，最后一段提到：But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or intimidated by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings songs, and literary works wouldn't even exist. And evil or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being simply part of the experience of being human(但解决这个问题的第一步是接受它的存在，而不是感到羞愧或被吓倒。毕竟，没有孤独，就不会有这么多美丽的绘画、歌曲和文学作品，而不论其"邪恶"与否，孤独都只是生而为人的一种经历罢了）.由此可以推断出，作者认为孤独只是我们生活中正常的一部分。选项D符合题意；故选D。
Section C (8’)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Relationships are an important part of your life. They help you feel accepted and liked by others. The feelings you have about yourself and others depend on how well these needs are met.
____57____ This gives you a feeling of security. You feel secure when you know you can count on family and friends to love and to accept you the way you are. You add to your feeling of security by making others feel loved. Helping people you care about makes you feel giving and unselfish. Think about how good you feel when someone compliments (问候) or thanks you. “What a good job or I appreciate your help” are comments that you like to hear about yourself. ____58____ Naturally you feel happy when you receive a compliment. Likewise, you can compliment your family members or friends on their accomplishments.
Learn to express your thoughts clearly and listen to what others say. ____59____ Share your hopes and dreams. Express your joys and frustrations. When family members and friends are talking, take time to listen to what they are saying. Give them clues that show you are listening, such as a nod of approval or a smile.
____60____ To earn trust you need to show parents, adults, and friends that you can handle new experiences and responsibilities. Being honest and truthful with people can also help you.
A. Talk things over with your family and friends.
B. There are different opinions on good relationships.
C. One of the most important things in life is to be loved and accepted by others.
D. Such comments make you feel worthwhile.
E. Relationships help you meet your social and emotional needs.
F. Another relationship skill that helps people get along with one another is trust.
【答案】57. C 58. D 59. A 60. F
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。人际关系是你生活的重要组成部分，短文介绍了如何改善人际关系的几个技巧。
【57题详解】
根据下文“This gives you a feeling of security. You feel secure when you know you can count on family and friends to love and to accept you the way you are. You add to your feeling of security by making others feel loved.”（这给你一种安全感。当你知道你可以依靠家人和朋友来爱和接受你本来的样子时，你会感到安全。你通过让别人感到被爱来增加自己的安全感。）由此可知，下文讲被别人爱和接受会给自己一种安全感。故C选项“生命中最重要的事情之一就是被别人爱和被接受。”引出话题，起到总说的作用，下文是对选项的具体解释。故选C项。
【58题详解】
根据上文““What a good job or I appreciate your help” are comments that you like to hear about yourself.”（“多么好的工作，或者我感谢你的帮助”是你喜欢听到的关于你自己的评论。）和下文“Naturally you feel happy when you receive a compliment. Likewise, you can compliment your family members or friends on their accomplishments.”（当你收到赞美时，你自然会感到高兴。同样，你也可以称赞你的家人或朋友的成就。）可知，赞美的评论有好处、让人心情愉悦，选项要承接上下文说明评论的作用。上文中comments呼应D选项中Such comments。故D选项“这样的评论让你觉得值得。”切题。故选D项。
【59题详解】
根据上文“Learn to express your thoughts clearly and listen to what others say.”（学会清晰地表达自己的想法，倾听别人的意见。）和下文“When family members and friends are talking, take time to listen to what they are saying.”（当家人和朋友在谈话时，花点时间听他们在说什么。）可知，选项要说明谈话的对象是家人和朋友。A选项中your family and friends呼应下文中family members and friends。故A选项“和你的家人和朋友好好谈谈。”切题。故选A项。
【60题详解】
根据下文“To earn trust you need to show parents, adults, and friends that you can handle new experiences and responsibilities. Being honest and truthful with people can also help you.”（为了赢得信任，你需要向父母、成年人和朋友展示你可以处理新的经历和责任。对人诚实和守信也能帮助你。）可知，本段在说明提高人际关系技巧也需要信任。下文中earn trust呼应F选项中trust。故F选项“另一种帮助人们彼此相处的人际关系技巧是信任。”切题。故选F项。
IV. Translation (15’)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
61. 尽管烈日炎炎，这个游乐园依然每天游人如织。（Despite）(汉译英）
【答案】Despite the (extremely) hot weather, there are still a great number of tourists in the amusement park every day.
【解析】
【详解】考查介词、短语、时态和there be句型。despite尽管，为介词，后接名词作宾语。 a great number of许多，大量；amusement park游乐园；every day每天。陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。表示某个地方存在某物或某人，所以用there be句型，后接复数名词tourists，所以用there are。根据句意，故翻译为Despite the (extremely) hot weather, there are still a great number of tourists in the amusement park every day.
62. 令人失望的是，这位著名的游泳运动员没能挺过半决赛。（survive）(汉译英）
【答案】To our disappointment, this famous swimmer didn’t survive the semi-final.
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查时态和短语。“令人失望的是”用to one's disappointment，令我们失望是to our disappointment，主语是“这位著名的游泳运动员”this famous swimmer ，没有挺过是过去的动作，用一般过去时，“挺过”是动词survive，“半决赛”是 the semi-final，故翻译为To our disappointment, this famous swimmer didn’t survive the semi-final.
【点睛】
63. 据报道外国游客花钱购买各种商品，这促进了这座城市的经济。（which）(汉译英）
【答案】It is reported that foreign tourists spend money on a variety of products, which has boosted/promoted/helped/contributed to the economy of this city.
【解析】
【详解】考查被动语态、主语从句、动词短语和非限定性定语从句。表示“据报道”应用it is reported that...，it为形式主语，that引导主语从句；表示“外国游客花钱购买各种商品”应用foreign tourists spend money on a variety of products，这是句子真正的主语，因为主语太长并且是一个句子，同时为避免头重脚轻，所以用it做形式上的主语，放于句首，主语从句中使用一般现在时；表示“促进了这座城市的经济”应用boost/promot/help/contribute to the economy of this city，此处使用现在完成时，用which引导，指代前面的整个句子的内容。故翻译为It is reported that foreign tourists spend money on a variety of products, which has boosted/promoted/helped/contributed to the economy of this city.
64. 当提到节约能源，电动车未必环保，尤其在一些靠烧煤产生电力的发展中国家。（where）(汉译英）
【答案】When it comes to saving energy the electric cars are not necessarily environmentally-friendly, especially in the developing countries where electricity is produced by burning coal.
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和定语从句。“当提到”是when it comes to，后接动名词作宾语，“节约能源”是saving energy，“电动车未必环保”是the electric cars are not necessarily environmentally-friendly，“尤其在一些发展中国家”是especially in the developing countries，“一些靠烧煤产生电力的”用where引导定语从句，翻译为where electricity is produced by burning coal，分析句子意思可知，句子描述客观事实，整句话时态用一般现在时，故答案为When it comes to saving energy, the electric cars are not necessarily environmentally-friendly, especially in the developing countries where electricity is produced by burning coal。
V. Guided Writing (25’)
65. Directions: Write an English composition in 80-100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
近期，我校学生会对高中生在家做家务的情况做了一个调查，调查结果如下。
请简要描述调查结果，并谈谈你对高中生是否应该做家务的看法。
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【答案】 Recently, the Students’ Union of our school did a survey on the situation of high school students doing housework at home. The results are as follows.
55% of the students never do housework at home, while 10% of the students do. 12% of the students do chores occasionally, namely one or two times a week. And the percentage of the students who do housework three or four times a week is 23%.
In my opinion, it is good for students to do some housework. Reasons are as follows. Firstly, doing some housework can make you independent. You can’t depend on others all your life. Secondly, doing some housework can keep you healthy and strong. Some hard housework can be regarded as a kind of physical exercise. Finally, doing some housework can share your parents’ work. They must be happy if you shoulder some housework voluntarily. So I think it is good for students to do some housework.
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于说明文，要求考生简要描述对高中生在家做家务的情况的调查结果，并谈谈自己对高中生是否应该做家务的看法。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
调查：survey→investigation
有用的：useful→helpful
偶尔：occasionally→from time to time
在我看来：in my opinion→as far as I am concerned
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：In my opinion, it is good for students to do some housework. Reasons are as follows.
拓展句：In my opinion, the reasons why it is good for students to do house work are as follows.
【点睛】[高分句型1]And the percentage of the students who do housework three or four times a week is 23%. （运用了who引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]They must be happy if you shoulder some housework voluntarily.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
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