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二、阅读理解（每题2.5分，共37.5分）
A
CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA
Rock House Museum
Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .
Grand Caverns
Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .
The News Museum
The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive(互动)museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .
is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A.To attract tourists to Virginia.
B.To encourage people to settle in Virginia.
C.To introduce historic sites in Virginia.
D.To give people a general description of Virginia.
22. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum
A. It is larger B. It is more exiting.
C. Visitors can act in it. D. Visitors can see more in it.
23. Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach
A.Tourists can camp in the open air.
B.Tourists can enjoy some special events there
C.Tourists can not go there in their own cars
D.Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach
B
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: "Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve travelled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear; tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."
"Yeah," I said. "Safe."
What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London
A. He felt disappointed. B. He gave up his hobby.
C. He liked the weather there. D. He had disagreements with his family.
25. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean
A.Be careful! B.Well done! C.No way! D.Don't worry!
26. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London
A.To join the skateboarding. B. To make new friends.
C.To learn more tricks. D. To relive his childhood days.
27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Children should learn a second language. B. Sport is necessary for children's health.
C. Children need a sense of belonging. D. Seeing the world is a must for children.
C
Education appears to protect older adults, especially women, against memory loss, according a study by investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center.
The study tested declarative memory in 704 older adults (58-98 years of age). Declarative memory refers to our ability to remember events, facts, and words, such as where you put your keys or the name of that new neighbor. The investigators found that their memory performance became progressively worse with aging. However, more years of early-life education countered these loses, especially in women.
For example, the declarative memory abilities of an 80-yearold woman with a bachelor’s degree would be as good as those of a 6o-year-old woman with a high school education. So, four extra years of education make up for the memory loses from 20 years of aging.
“Simply said, learning brings about learning” says the study's senior investigator, Michael Ulman. “Since learning new information in declarative memory is easier if it is related to knowledge we already have, more knowledge from more education should result in beer memory abilities, even years later,” adds the study's lead author, Jana Reifegerste.
“Evidence suggests that girls often have better declarative memory than boys, so education may lead to greater knowledge gains in girls,” says Ullman. “Education may thus particularly benefit memory abilities in women, even years later in old age.”
The study tested individuals in a non-Western population. Participants varied in the number of years of education, from none at all to graduate studies. Future research is needed to test whether the findings generalize to other populations, Ullman says.
“These findings may be important, especially considering the rapidly aging population globally,” Reifegerste says. “The results argue for further efforts to increase access to education.”
“Education has also been found to delay the beginning of Alzheimer's disease,” Ullman says. “We believe that our findings may shed light on why this occurs.”
28. The underlined “counter” in Paragraph 2 probably means “___________”.
A. cancel B. change C. replace D. reduce
29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. New information. B. Declarative memory.
C. Former education. D. Better memory ability.
30. The research findings may help ___________.
A. slow down the process of aging
B. promote the development of education
C. advance the study of Alzheimer's disease
D. ensure the equal rights of women's education
31. The passage mainly talks about that ___________.
A. declarative memory abilities fail with aging
B. women should try to obtain a bachelor's degree
C. learning regularly helps improve old adults' memory
D. early-life education helps prevent memory loss in old age
D
Who is a genius This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us And who are they
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."
32. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club
A. They're unfair. B. They're conservative.
C. They're objective. D. They're strict.
33. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science
A. They think themselves smart.
B. They look up to great thinkers.
C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs
34. Why are more geniuses known to the public
A. Improved global communication.
B. Less discrimination against women.
C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.
D. Changes in people's social positions.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Geniuses Think Alike B. Genius Takes Many Forms
C. Genius and Intelligence D. Genius and Luck
三、七选五（每题2.5分，共12.5分）
Swap（交换）, Don't Shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources(资源) to make, and buying loads of new clothing(or throwing out old clothing) is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor 36_________. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.
A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.
Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection. 37_________, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
38_________. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.
Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room. 39_________. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.
Set a starting time. Maybe you say "go", or turn on a certain song, or whatever. 40_________. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!
A. Less people than that
B. Hold a clothing swap
C. If two people are competing
D. Just keep music playing throughout
E. Donate whatever clothes are left over
F. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
四、完形填空（每题1分，共15分）
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students' Union. I always 41 my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. I dreamed of being a leader. Years flew by, and soon I was able to participate in the elections, 42 I would win. But the reality struck that I hadn't had a chance. Girls across the school 43 knew me. I just did not have what it 44 to win a school election. As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep 45 and decided I wouldn't stop dreaming.
What were the points that would work in my favor I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. I would not allow my plain appearance to 46 me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began my election 47 a whole year in advance.
I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these 48 to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to 49 a great election speech, I also 50 a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal 51 I won the second highest number of votes, the students 52 . Suddenly, I realized that I had 53 much more than I had dreamed of. I had won acceptance and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would 54 them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 55 their day.
41.A.admired B.remembered C.praised D.believed
42.A.planning B.praying C.considering D.judging
43.A.almost B.gradually C.hardly D.neither
44.A.took B.educated C.provided D.meant
45.A.sigh B.surprise C.confuse D.breath
46.A.put B.leave C.hold D.fight
47.A.class B.chance C.dreams D.plans
48.A.people B.qualities C.ways D.attitudes
49.A.reach B.present C.show D.repeat
50.A.attended B.prepared C.reminded D.referred
51.A.discussed B.pretended C.announced D.promised
52.A.nodded B.cheered C.gathered D.waited
53.A.achieved B.celebrated C.devoted D.developed
54.A.rely on B.take in C.look for D.stand by
55.A.brighten B.bless C.expand D.enrich
五、语法填空（每题1分，共10分）
The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China's long history. It 56_____(build) originally to protect the city 57_____ the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It is possible 58_____(walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
After 59_____(spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what 60_____(good) than to ride on a piece of history!
We 61______(hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky 62______ did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all 63______ way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and 64______(watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their 65_____(day) routines.
六、词汇测试（每题1分，共10分）
66. With the popularity of the Internet, we have easy a___________ to any website.
67. The terrible natural disaster d__________ Pompeii completely.
68. It is very c__________ for us to buy goods online nowadays, since sorts of goods and services are provided by e-commerce.
69. Different levels of the Amazon rainforest support an unbelievable d__________ of wildlife, that is, there are various kind of species in the forest.
70. It is such a cruel practice to s___________ children from their parents that no adults can bear keeping a distance from their kids.
71. Without enough s___________ of food and water, the villagers live a miserable life, hungry and thirsty.
72. The town has changed a lot and it is b_____________ recognition.
73. She loved the dress so much that her eyes were always g___________ to it upon seeing it for the first time.
74. Dogs have a s__________ nose, who can tell the slight differences between the two drugs.
75. When I caught sight of his orange coat, it o_____________ to me that I had seen the man before.
七、书面表达
第一节：应用文（满分15分）
你校将举办名为“The Most Popular Students”的比赛，你受学生会委托为校宣传栏写一则通知。内容包括： 1.比赛的时间和地点； 2.比赛的形式和内容（才艺展示、学科知识问答等。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节：读后续写（满分20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。
One night in 1901, the Livingstones invited 14 friends to dinner at home. At the last moment, a lady was unable to come. So, Mrs Livingstone invited their governess(家庭教师), Miss Robinson, to take her place. Present at the table were all rich and important people, one of whom was the Count(伯爵) Borselli. He was expert at pearls, diamonds and all other precious stones. A marquis(侯爵夫人), Mary Lyngate, was proud of her pearl necklace and asked the Count to have a look at it.
“It's quite nice,” said the Count.
This didn’t please Marquis Lyngate. She had expected him to say “very, very nice”.
“This string of pearls cost 8000 pounds,” she said proudly.
“Yes, that’s the correct price,” the Count spoke in an ordinary voice. Then he pointed to Miss Robinson. “That is a very very nice string of pearls. She’s wearing one of the finest strings that I’ve ever seen in my life. It must be worth 50,000 pounds.” He said in admiration.
“Miss Robinson’s pearls ” Miss Lyngate got confused. “But she is only a governess with an annual salary of 30 pounds!”
“We’re not talking about governesses but pearls.”
“Nonsense!”
“I give you my word it is.”
“Miss Robinson,” Mary Lyngate exclaimed. “Do you know what Count Borselli says He says that string of pearls you are wearing is worth 50,000 pounds ”
Just at the moment there was a sort of pause in the conversation so that everybody heard. They all turned and looked at Miss Robinson. She flushed a little and said quietly,
“Well, I made a good bargain, because I paid only 15 shillings for it,”
“You certainly did,” Miss Lyngate laughed, “I knew Count Borselli made a mistake. He says your pearls are worth 50,000 pounds.”
Everyone in the room was silent. It was ridiculous to suppose that a governess would remain a governess if she owned a string of pearls worth 50, 000 pounds. It was obvious that the Count had made a bloomer.
“I do not make mistakes,” said Count Borselli quietly but firmly. “I know the value of pearls.”
注意: 1. 所续写短文词数为150词左右，内容连贯，逻辑合理，表达清晰;
续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已经为你写好。
At that moment, the butler(管家) bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. _____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a cheque in hand. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、听力（每题1.5分，共30分）
1-20ABCAB AABBC BCABC CACBA
二、阅读（每题2.5分，共37.5分）
21-23 ADC 24-27 ABDC 28-31 DACD 32-35 ADAB
三、七选五（每题2.5分，共12.5分）
36-40 BAGFD
四、完型（每题1分，共15分）
41-55 ABCAD CDBBA CBADA
语法填空（每题1分，共10分）
56. was built 57. in 58. to walk 59. spending 60. better
61. hired 62. but 63. the 64.Watchtowers 65. daily
六、单词检测（每题1分，共10分）
66. access 67. destroyed 68. convenient 69. diversity 70. separate
71. supply/supplies 72. beyond 73.glued 74. sharp 75. occurred
七、书面表达
第一节（共15分）
Notice
In an attempt to enrich our school life and strengthen the friendship, a competition called “The Most Popular Student” will be held soon.
Scheduled for Friday, the event will be carried out in the school hall. Whoever participates in the competition will go through two rounds. The first is to show personal talents while the second is to give a quick and correct answer to subject-related questions. Based on students’ performance, our fair judges will decide on who are the top ten students.
Looking forward to your active participation and extraordinary performance.
The Students’ Union
Notice
Aimed at promoting the studying atmosphere and inspiring us students to further improve ourselves, The Most Popular Student Competition will be held in the school hall at 7 a.m. on June 6.
Whoever participates in the competition must show his talents as well as give a quick and correct answer to subject-related questions. Based on students’ performance, our fair referees will draw a conclusion that who are the top ten students.
Have an immense interest in it Please sign up in the Student Union office right now.
The Students’ Union
December18th, 2021
第二节（共20分）
Possible version one (官方)：
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Astonished and confused, she got up and left the room. The same thought flashed through all their minds, but Marquis Lyngate said it first. “I hope they haven’t come to arrest her.” Mrs Livingstone turned pale, wondering if everything was all right in her jewel case. “Don’t talk nonsense,” Mr Livingstone said. “Miss Robinson is always honest. Even if it were stolen, she could hardly have had the nerve to wear the necklace tonight.”
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. Pale and excited, she sat back and threw onto the table a string of pearls. “This’s my necklace,” she said. Count Borselli leant forwards and decided that was false and not the same one she was wearing just now. It turned out that the two men were from the jewelry store. Their shop assistants were so foolish as to make a terrible mistake, giving Miss Robinson a really valuable string. Without hesitation, she returned the string of pearls worth 50000 pounds. As compensation, they offered her a cheque of 2000 pounds. Sometimes, what it takes is just adequate trust regardless of poverty or low status.
Possible version two:
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. A ripple of anxiety and confusion welled up in heart. “Pardon me, ladies and gentlemen,” she said as politely as she could, as every nerve in her body was tense. Then she went out with the butler. The table was soaked into extreme silence, only the sounds of knives and forks could be heard. The question of the value was like a balloon which was swelling up, gradually occupying their minds. They glimpsed at the door once in a while, murmuring with others sitting next, urging to find the answer.
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. As she walked, everyone’s eyes were pinned firmly on her gone string and the cheque. Noticing their curiosity, Miss Robinson cleared her throat to remove anxiety. “Two men who run the jeweller’s mistook the string of pearls worth 50000 pounds for the one worh 15 shillings,” she said, showing a cheque of 1000 pounds in compensation for the trouble they had caused. A surge of surprise swept over the table. Count Borselli raised his voice, “Let’s toast her noble personality!” After all, no pearls can be compared with a pure and noble mind.
Possible version three:
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Smiling knowingly, Miss Robinson stood up and walked away. The guests were at a loss, not knowing where she went. “Well, I bet she knows her necklace is fake, so she flees away.” Mary Lyngate exclaimed, a spark of slight triumph gleaming in her eyes. “ I never make a mistake!” said Count Borselli with an unshakable voice, “The pearl necklace is priceless.” The celebrities started to whisper, a surge of curiosity sweeping over them. As time ticked away, they heard the sound of footsteps. All of a sudden, the air was in total silence.
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. Aware of their curiosity, Miss Robinson said with a smile playing around her face, “Count Borselli is right, the string of pearls is worth 50000 pounds!” Mary Lyngate froze, her mouth hanging open and speechless. Two men turned out to be the people who had sold her the pearls. However, they made a mistake, giving her the invaluable one. So they came to beg her to return the pearls and gave her a cheque of 1000 pounds as compensation. Everyone present admired Count Borselli’s great discrimination (鉴赏力) and spoke highly of Miss Robinson’s integrity.
Paragraph one: At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Confused and suspecting, these celebrities glanced at the ordinary governess in plain clothes. Awkward as Miss Robinson was, she stood up and apologized to others, “I’m sorry that I will be absent for a while.” Lifting her long dress, she inched towards the door and disappeared. However, the dinner continued in a strange atmosphere, for no one knew what would happen next.
A
CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIA
Rock House Museum
Take a journey through history with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wytheville’s Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .
Grand Caverns
Grand Caverns is America’s oldest cave . Beautiful and massive formations . Union troops visited the caverns . Thomas Jefferson visited—you should , too ! Open weekends in March , daily April—October , 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Hour tours leave every 30 minutes . 703/249-5705 .
The News Museum
The News Museum in Arlington is the world’s only interactive(互动)museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see today’s news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.—5 p. m. You can visit www. News museum .Org .
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens
Kenmore Plantation & Gardens has over two hundred years of history from the Revolutionary War , Civil War and into the 21st century . Home of Betty Washington , George Washington’s only sister , and Patriot Col. Fielding Lewis . Explore this historic building and city block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightlife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .
is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A.To attract tourists to Virginia.
B.To encourage people to settle in Virginia.
C.To introduce historic sites in Virginia.
D.To give people a general description of Virginia.
22. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum
A. It is larger B. It is more exiting.
C. Visitors can act in it. D. Visitors can see more in it.
23. Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach
A.Tourists can camp in the open air.
B.Tourists can enjoy some special events there
C.Tourists can not go there in their own cars
D.Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach
B
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: "Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve travelled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear; tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe."
"Yeah," I said. "Safe."
What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London
A. He felt disappointed. B. He gave up his hobby.
C. He liked the weather there. D. He had disagreements with his family.
25. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean
A.Be careful! B.Well done! C.No way! D.Don't worry!
26. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London
A.To join the skateboarding. B. To make new friends.
C.To learn more tricks. D. To relive his childhood days.
27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Children should learn a second language. B. Sport is necessary for children's health.
C. Children need a sense of belonging. D. Seeing the world is a must for children.
C
Education appears to protect older adults, especially women, against memory loss, according a study by investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center.
The study tested declarative memory in 704 older adults (58-98 years of age). Declarative memory refers to our ability to remember events, facts, and words, such as where you put your keys or the name of that new neighbor. The investigators found that their memory performance became progressively worse with aging. However, more years of early-life education countered these loses, especially in women.
For example, the declarative memory abilities of an 80-yearold woman with a bachelor’s degree would be as good as those of a 6o-year-old woman with a high school education. So, four extra years of education make up for the memory loses from 20 years of aging.
“Simply said, learning brings about learning” says the study's senior investigator, Michael Ulman. “Since learning new information in declarative memory is easier if it is related to knowledge we already have, more knowledge from more education should result in beer memory abilities, even years later,” adds the study's lead author, Jana Reifegerste.
“Evidence suggests that girls often have better declarative memory than boys, so education may lead to greater knowledge gains in girls,” says Ullman. “Education may thus particularly benefit memory abilities in women, even years later in old age.”
The study tested individuals in a non-Western population. Participants varied in the number of years of education, from none at all to graduate studies. Future research is needed to test whether the findings generalize to other populations, Ullman says.
“These findings may be important, especially considering the rapidly aging population globally,” Reifegerste says. “The results argue for further efforts to increase access to education.”
“Education has also been found to delay the beginning of Alzheimer's disease,” Ullman says. “We believe that our findings may shed light on why this occurs.”
28. The underlined “counter” in Paragraph 2 probably means “___________”.
A. cancel B. change C. replace D. reduce
29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. New information. B. Declarative memory.
C. Former education. D. Better memory ability.
30. The research findings may help ___________.
A. slow down the process of aging
B. promote the development of education
C. advance the study of Alzheimer's disease
D. ensure the equal rights of women's education
31. The passage mainly talks about that ___________.
A. declarative memory abilities fail with aging
B. women should try to obtain a bachelor's degree
C. learning regularly helps improve old adults' memory
D. early-life education helps prevent memory loss in old age
D
Who is a genius This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us And who are they
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."
32. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club
A. They're unfair. B. They're conservative.
C. They're objective. D. They're strict.
33. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science
A. They think themselves smart.
B. They look up to great thinkers.
C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs
34. Why are more geniuses known to the public
A. Improved global communication.
B. Less discrimination against women.
C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.
D. Changes in people's social positions.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Geniuses Think Alike B. Genius Takes Many Forms
C. Genius and Intelligence D. Genius and Luck
三、七选五（每题2.5分，共12.5分）
Swap（交换）, Don't Shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources(资源) to make, and buying loads of new clothing(or throwing out old clothing) is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor 36_________. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.
A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.
Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection. 37_________, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
38_________. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.
Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room. 39_________. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.
Set a starting time. Maybe you say "go", or turn on a certain song, or whatever. 40_________. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!
A. Less people than that
B. Hold a clothing swap
C. If two people are competing
D. Just keep music playing throughout
E. Donate whatever clothes are left over
F. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
四、完形填空（每题1分，共15分）
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students' Union. I always 41 my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. I dreamed of being a leader. Years flew by, and soon I was able to participate in the elections, 42 I would win. But the reality struck that I hadn't had a chance. Girls across the school 43 knew me. I just did not have what it 44 to win a school election. As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep 45 and decided I wouldn't stop dreaming.
What were the points that would work in my favor I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. I would not allow my plain appearance to 46 me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began my election 47 a whole year in advance.
I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these 48 to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to 49 a great election speech, I also 50 a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal 51 I won the second highest number of votes, the students 52 . Suddenly, I realized that I had 53 much more than I had dreamed of. I had won acceptance and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would 54 them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 55 their day.
41.A.admired B.remembered C.praised D.believed
42.A.planning B.praying C.considering D.judging
43.A.almost B.gradually C.hardly D.neither
44.A.took B.educated C.provided D.meant
45.A.sigh B.surprise C.confuse D.breath
46.A.put B.leave C.hold D.fight
47.A.class B.chance C.dreams D.plans
48.A.people B.qualities C.ways D.attitudes
49.A.reach B.present C.show D.repeat
50.A.attended B.prepared C.reminded D.referred
51.A.discussed B.pretended C.announced D.promised
52.A.nodded B.cheered C.gathered D.waited
53.A.achieved B.celebrated C.devoted D.developed
54.A.rely on B.take in C.look for D.stand by
55.A.brighten B.bless C.expand D.enrich
五、语法填空（每题1分，共10分）
The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China's long history. It 56_____(build) originally to protect the city 57_____ the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It is possible 58_____(walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
After 59_____(spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what 60_____(good) than to ride on a piece of history!
We 61______(hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky 62______ did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all 63______ way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and 64______(watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their 65_____(day) routines.
六、词汇测试（每题1分，共10分）
66. With the popularity of the Internet, we have easy a___________ to any website.
67. The terrible natural disaster d__________ Pompeii completely.
68. It is very c__________ for us to buy goods online nowadays, since sorts of goods and services are provided by e-commerce.
69. Different levels of the Amazon rainforest support an unbelievable d__________ of wildlife, that is, there are various kind of species in the forest.
70. It is such a cruel practice to s___________ children from their parents that no adults can bear keeping a distance from their kids.
71. Without enough s___________ of food and water, the villagers live a miserable life, hungry and thirsty.
72. The town has changed a lot and it is b_____________ recognition.
73. She loved the dress so much that her eyes were always g___________ to it upon seeing it for the first time.
74. Dogs have a s__________ nose, who can tell the slight differences between the two drugs.
75. When I caught sight of his orange coat, it o_____________ to me that I had seen the man before.
七、书面表达
第一节：应用文（满分15分）
你校将举办名为“The Most Popular Students”的比赛，你受学生会委托为校宣传栏写一则通知。内容包括： 1.比赛的时间和地点； 2.比赛的形式和内容（才艺展示、学科知识问答等。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节：读后续写（满分20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。
One night in 1901, the Livingstones invited 14 friends to dinner at home. At the last moment, a lady was unable to come. So, Mrs Livingstone invited their governess(家庭教师), Miss Robinson, to take her place. Present at the table were all rich and important people, one of whom was the Count(伯爵) Borselli. He was expert at pearls, diamonds and all other precious stones. A marquis(侯爵夫人), Mary Lyngate, was proud of her pearl necklace and asked the Count to have a look at it.
“It's quite nice,” said the Count.
This didn’t please Marquis Lyngate. She had expected him to say “very, very nice”.
“This string of pearls cost 8000 pounds,” she said proudly.
“Yes, that’s the correct price,” the Count spoke in an ordinary voice. Then he pointed to Miss Robinson. “That is a very very nice string of pearls. She’s wearing one of the finest strings that I’ve ever seen in my life. It must be worth 50,000 pounds.” He said in admiration.
“Miss Robinson’s pearls ” Miss Lyngate got confused. “But she is only a governess with an annual salary of 30 pounds!”
“We’re not talking about governesses but pearls.”
“Nonsense!”
“I give you my word it is.”
“Miss Robinson,” Mary Lyngate exclaimed. “Do you know what Count Borselli says He says that string of pearls you are wearing is worth 50,000 pounds ”
Just at the moment there was a sort of pause in the conversation so that everybody heard. They all turned and looked at Miss Robinson. She flushed a little and said quietly,
“Well, I made a good bargain, because I paid only 15 shillings for it,”
“You certainly did,” Miss Lyngate laughed, “I knew Count Borselli made a mistake. He says your pearls are worth 50,000 pounds.”
Everyone in the room was silent. It was ridiculous to suppose that a governess would remain a governess if she owned a string of pearls worth 50, 000 pounds. It was obvious that the Count had made a bloomer.
“I do not make mistakes,” said Count Borselli quietly but firmly. “I know the value of pearls.”
注意: 1. 所续写短文词数为150词左右，内容连贯，逻辑合理，表达清晰;
续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已经为你写好。
At that moment, the butler(管家) bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. _____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a cheque in hand. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、听力（每题1.5分，共30分）
1-20ABCAB AABBC BCABC CACBA
二、阅读（每题2.5分，共37.5分）
21-23 ADC 24-27 ABDC 28-31 DACD 32-35 ADAB
三、七选五（每题2.5分，共12.5分）
36-40 BAGFD
四、完型（每题1分，共15分）
41-55 ABCAD CDBBA CBADA
语法填空（每题1分，共10分）
56. was built 57. in 58. to walk 59. spending 60. better
61. hired 62. but 63. the 64.Watchtowers 65. daily
六、单词检测（每题1分，共10分）
66. access 67. destroyed 68. convenient 69. diversity 70. separate
71. supply/supplies 72. beyond 73.glued 74. sharp 75. occurred
七、书面表达
第一节（共15分）
Notice
In an attempt to enrich our school life and strengthen the friendship, a competition called “The Most Popular Student” will be held soon.
Scheduled for Friday, the event will be carried out in the school hall. Whoever participates in the competition will go through two rounds. The first is to show personal talents while the second is to give a quick and correct answer to subject-related questions. Based on students’ performance, our fair judges will decide on who are the top ten students.
Looking forward to your active participation and extraordinary performance.
The Students’ Union
Notice
Aimed at promoting the studying atmosphere and inspiring us students to further improve ourselves, The Most Popular Student Competition will be held in the school hall at 7 a.m. on June 6.
Whoever participates in the competition must show his talents as well as give a quick and correct answer to subject-related questions. Based on students’ performance, our fair referees will draw a conclusion that who are the top ten students.
Have an immense interest in it Please sign up in the Student Union office right now.
The Students’ Union
December18th, 2021
第二节（共20分）
Possible version one (官方)：
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Astonished and confused, she got up and left the room. The same thought flashed through all their minds, but Marquis Lyngate said it first. “I hope they haven’t come to arrest her.” Mrs Livingstone turned pale, wondering if everything was all right in her jewel case. “Don’t talk nonsense,” Mr Livingstone said. “Miss Robinson is always honest. Even if it were stolen, she could hardly have had the nerve to wear the necklace tonight.”
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. Pale and excited, she sat back and threw onto the table a string of pearls. “This’s my necklace,” she said. Count Borselli leant forwards and decided that was false and not the same one she was wearing just now. It turned out that the two men were from the jewelry store. Their shop assistants were so foolish as to make a terrible mistake, giving Miss Robinson a really valuable string. Without hesitation, she returned the string of pearls worth 50000 pounds. As compensation, they offered her a cheque of 2000 pounds. Sometimes, what it takes is just adequate trust regardless of poverty or low status.
Possible version two:
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. A ripple of anxiety and confusion welled up in heart. “Pardon me, ladies and gentlemen,” she said as politely as she could, as every nerve in her body was tense. Then she went out with the butler. The table was soaked into extreme silence, only the sounds of knives and forks could be heard. The question of the value was like a balloon which was swelling up, gradually occupying their minds. They glimpsed at the door once in a while, murmuring with others sitting next, urging to find the answer.
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. As she walked, everyone’s eyes were pinned firmly on her gone string and the cheque. Noticing their curiosity, Miss Robinson cleared her throat to remove anxiety. “Two men who run the jeweller’s mistook the string of pearls worth 50000 pounds for the one worh 15 shillings,” she said, showing a cheque of 1000 pounds in compensation for the trouble they had caused. A surge of surprise swept over the table. Count Borselli raised his voice, “Let’s toast her noble personality!” After all, no pearls can be compared with a pure and noble mind.
Possible version three:
At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Smiling knowingly, Miss Robinson stood up and walked away. The guests were at a loss, not knowing where she went. “Well, I bet she knows her necklace is fake, so she flees away.” Mary Lyngate exclaimed, a spark of slight triumph gleaming in her eyes. “ I never make a mistake!” said Count Borselli with an unshakable voice, “The pearl necklace is priceless.” The celebrities started to whisper, a surge of curiosity sweeping over them. As time ticked away, they heard the sound of footsteps. All of a sudden, the air was in total silence.
They waited in breathless suspense. Then the door opened and Miss Robinson walked in, with a check in hand. Aware of their curiosity, Miss Robinson said with a smile playing around her face, “Count Borselli is right, the string of pearls is worth 50000 pounds!” Mary Lyngate froze, her mouth hanging open and speechless. Two men turned out to be the people who had sold her the pearls. However, they made a mistake, giving her the invaluable one. So they came to beg her to return the pearls and gave her a cheque of 1000 pounds as compensation. Everyone present admired Count Borselli’s great discrimination (鉴赏力) and spoke highly of Miss Robinson’s integrity.
Paragraph one: At that moment, the bulter bent over Miss Robinson and said that two men asked to meet her immediately. Confused and suspecting, these celebrities glanced at the ordinary governess in plain clothes. Awkward as Miss Robinson was, she stood up and apologized to others, “I’m sorry that I will be absent for a while.” Lifting her long dress, she inched towards the door and disappeared. However, the dinner continued in a strange atmosphere, for no one knew what would happen next.
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