外研版必修三Module 1 Europe单元测试题2（含答案）
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Module 1 Europe
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Core
You’ll learn where your favorite singers and musicians grew up and discover how their famous songs were written and how their videos were produced. Find out about their journey to fame (名气), and get some advice on what makes a good concert! There’s all you ever wanted to know about famous musicians!
Rhythm-Studio
Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms (节奏) and sounds from the past to now, including soul and disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!
Rave-on
If you want to learn new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard, it’s the best place for you! Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons for each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with videos of band members who will explain the skills that make their recordings so individual (独特的).
Show-in-a-day
Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes (服装) provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.
21. Which is the place for musical history
A. Rave-on.
B. The Core.
C. Rhythm-Studio.
D. Show-in-a-day.
22. What can you do in Rhythm-Studio
A. Play different instruments.
B. Video whatever you want.
C. Watch a wonderful concert.
D. Learn various dance styles.
23. What could Show-in-a-day offer you
A. A day-long costume party.
B. A special individual show.
C. A chance to meet your favorite star.
D. A video recording of your performance.
B
During the 15th century, spices (香料) from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. This was a long and expensive trip. The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean, he would become rich by trading spices in Europe. An explorer (探险家) by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa. It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India. However, many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean.
Vasco da Gama, who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese family in Sines, was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route (路线) around Africa to India. He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.
Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage (航行) from Lisbon, Portugal, with four ships and 170 men on July 8, 1497. Gama and his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22. They then headed north up the coast of Africa. They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi. At Malindi (about 120 km northeast of Mombasa), they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction to India. With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut, India in less than a month (on May 20, 1498). At Calicut, Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade. He had brought little of value in his ships. This made the local traders doubtful of him and very soon he had to leave. The voyage back was disastrous. Around half of his men died from scurvy (坏血病) as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor. However, when he returned home, he was still a hero. He had found the much needed trade route to India.
24. What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Worried.
B. Doubtful.
C. Hopeful.
D. Supportive.
25. What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama’s first voyage to India
A. To take control of India.
B. To control the spice trade.
C. To find a trade route to India.
D. To bring back spices from India.
26. Which is the correct route of Gama’s first voyage to India
A. Sines → the Cape of Good Hope → Mombasa → Malindi → Calicut.
B. Sines → the Cape of Good Hope → Malindi → Mombasa → Calicut.
C. Lisbon → the Cape of Good Hope → Malindi → Mombasa→ Calicut.
D. Lisbon → the Cape of Good Hope → Mombasa → Malindi → Calicut.
27. What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut
A. Their trading was well-received.
B. Half of them got a serious illness.
C. They missed the best time to go back home.
D. They were considered unwelcome by the local traders.
C
Parents often tell kids that playing video games will harm their brains. But last June a study found the opposite — certain video games can give your brain help. Researchers from the University of Montreal, in Canada, asked a group of people to play Super Mario 64 for 90 hours over the course of about 10 weeks. They found that those people experienced growth in the part of the brain that is responsible for memory (记忆力) .
But many people think that there’s nothing good about looking at a screen for hours at a time. They say that playing sports, reading, and doing other activities can give you the same benefits (好处) that playing video games does. Plus, some video games can be harmful. The study from the University of Montreal also found that playing shooter games like Call of Duty has a different influence from playing Super Mario 64 — it causes the area of the brain that’s responsible for memory to shrink (缩小).
Here’s what two of our readers think.
Playing video games can be beneficial because it requires skills like problem-solving, strategic (战略上的) thinking, and sometimes teamwork. A study by researchers at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, found that playing video games improves your communication skills and ability to find ways to solve problems. Video games can also help you become more creative. For example, Minecraft requires you to think outside the box and build things with materials you never even knew existed (存在). You can build your dream house! Some schools are even using Minecraft to teach topics like math and computer science.
— Mackenzle Reldy, Nebraska
Playing video games takes time away from other more important things. I used to spend a lot of time playing them. Sometimes that kept me from doing things I needed to do, like studying my spelling words. Playing video games can also be bad for your health. Last year, researchers studied kids and teens in Canada who play video games. They found a connection between playing video games for hours before going to bed and being overweight.
— Devin Lewis, Arizona
pared with Call of Duty, Super Mario 64 _____.
A. is more harmful to kids
B. is more popular among kids
C. can help develop gamers’ memory
D. requires gamers to be good at solving problems
29. According to Mackenzle Reldy, what should gamers have when playing Minecraft
A. Strong team spirit.
B. A creative imagination.
C. Good communication skills.
D. A wide knowledge of science.
30. What does Devin Lewis think of playing video games
A. It is very boring.
B. It is no easy task.
C. It is a waste of time.
D. It is good for his studies.
31. What does the text mainly discuss
A. How to stop playing video games.
B. Whether video games are good for you.
C. How long you can spend playing video games.
D. Why video games are so attractive to kids and teens.
D
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”. It is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent (大斋节) leading up to Easter. During Lent — the forty days before Easter — many Christians eat less food, and the name “Fat Tuesday” refers to the last day of eating richer, fatty foods before the days of Lent begin. In 2019, Mardi Gras will be celebrated on March 5.
In America, celebrations for Mardi Gras are most famous in New Orleans, where it is the last part of weeks of parades (游行) that begin in January. Other Southern cities, such as Mobile, Demopolis and San Francisco, also mark Mardi Gras. The day is the most important of the Carnival (狂欢节) season.
According to the official Mardi Gras New Orleans website, the earliest U.S. Mardi Gras took place in Mobile in 1703 with a secret society, the Masque de la Mobile. This society worked just like today’s “krewes” in New Orleans who plan the celebrations and pay for the floats (彩车) used in the parades before and during Mardi Gras. The celebration arrived in New Orleans soon after its founding in 1718.
About a century later, according to Mardi Gras New Orleans, street parades had become a tradition of the city and many krewes had formed, their members remaining unknown by name and their faces hidden by masks (面具). In 1872, a “King of Carnival,” Rex, was introduced to manage the parades. The tradition of float riders throwing small gifts to the people in the street also began in the 1870s. Usually, “throws” include beads, cups, coins and stuffed animals.
According to Mardi Gras New Orleans, krewes are private organizations whose members get together year round to plan their parade’s costumes and throws. They usually raise money from their members and sell krewe-related products. The city of New Orleans does not take part in organizing Mardi Gras parades; its only job is to allow the parade to go on.
32. On which day will many Christians start to eat less food in 2019
A. March 4.
B. March 5.
C. March 6.
D. March 7.
33. Where did the first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. start
A. In Mobile.
B. In Demopolis.
C. In New Orleans.
D. In San Francisco.
34. What do the krewes do according to the text
A. Design and ride floats.
B. Organize Mardi Gras celebrations.
C. Send small gifts to people secretly.
D. Offer masks to people in the street.
35. What can we learn about the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
A. It is very famous and popular.
B. It wants more supporters now.
C. It may cause problems in the city.
D. It is held by the local government.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to take notes
Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. 36 Adults need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work. So here are some ways to help you develop this important skill.
Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem obvious (显而易见的), but it’s easy to forget. 37
Focus on (集中于) the most important points. Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only make you angry. 38
If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides (幻灯片). Ask if the PowerPoint will be available (可得到的) afterward. If so, you can focus on writing the things the speaker says instead. Or you can take a picture with a phone. 39 If so, print it out so you can write notes on it.
40 This will give you the chance to add any information that you didn’t write down. It’s best to do this as soon as possible, so that you don’t forget anything. This review will also increase your chances of remembering what you wrote.
Note-taking is a useful skill, so it’s important to practice doing it well.
A. Consider different note-taking skills.
B. It will help you keep your notes organized.
C. Look over your notes again after taking them.
D. But the skill of note-taking isn’t only used in school.
E. Try your best to write down what you want to remember.
F. Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to communicate.
G. Also, the PowerPoint may be available before the class or meeting.
第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was riding the train home from a downtown Chicago courtroom (法庭). I was sitting in my seat, in tears (眼泪), looking out of the window, hoping no one would 41 . My husband and I had just ended our marriage, and my heart was filled with 42 . I had never felt so frightened and alone.
43 , a hand appeared — the tiny beautiful hand of a woman. She 44 me a small envelope (信封), then smiled and disappeared before I could even look into her eyes and express my 45 . On the outside of the envelope were a rainbow (彩虹) and a sun, drawn 46 in pen. Inside it were the 47 words I had ever read:
I know you don’t 48 me, but I was watching you there 49 , and my heart goes out to you. Know that 50 I am only a stranger to you, I feel your pain and I 51 . It may not seem that way, but the sun will 52 again and you will see the rainbow.
Love,
Someone who cares
I never saw the 53 again. But still, this mysterious (神秘的) 54 has remained deep inside my heart. It always tells me that we are never 55 . In reaching out to me in my 56 , this woman filled me with a 57 love. It makes me realize that no matter how sad my life seems there is always 58 . And more important, her act of 59 woke me up to the amazing connection between human beings. I know now if I take one minute, one second, to stop and show love and care to others who may be hurting, I can make a(n) 60 .
41. A. follow B. answer C. notice D. understand
42. A. sadness B. excitement C. love D. doubt
43. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Secretly D. Suddenly
44. A. lent B. gave C. bought D. made
45. A. thanks B. fear C. regrets D. support
46. A. carelessly B. repeatedly C. badly D. hurriedly
47. A. wisest B. warmest C. clearest D. simplest
48. A. know B. like C. accept D. remember
49. A. sleeping B. drawing C. laughing D. crying
50. A. because B. though C. unless D. if
51. A. stop B. fail C. care D. look
52. A. set B. move C. disappear D. shine
53. A. man B. woman C. book D. train
54. A. art B. chance C. gift D. story
55. A. poor B. alone C. quiet D. stupid
56. A. danger B. anger C. tiredness D. pain
57. A. strange B. great C. crazy D. similar
58. A. pleasure B. success C. hope D. luck
59. A. kindness B. courage C. politeness D. patience
60. A. offer B. decision C. difference D. promise
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I visited Copenhagen for the first time last year. Everything about Copenhagen is 61. ________ (interest).
One of the first places I visited was the Rundetaarn, or “round tower”, which 62. ________ (build) in the 17th century. It has a wide set of stairs big enough 63. ________ horses to use. As I was going up, I stopped to visit the tower’s library hall. At the top, 64. ________ is a glass platform (平台) through which you can look 80 feet straight down. 65. ________ (lucky), the views over Copenhagen from the top were well worth the climb.
After 66. ________ (come) down, I walked up to Kastellet, one of the best protected fortresses (堡垒) in Northern Europe, to have a look at the famous Little Mermaid statue (雕像). Taking a photo with the statue was almost impossible with all the 67. ________ (tourist) around — but sitting there and waiting for the sun to set was 68. ________ unforgettable experience.
The next day, I went to the Glyptotek art museum 69. ________ (see) the great exhibits. I was pleased to see the Egyptian collection, which consists of more than 1,900 pieces.
Before I boarded the train back to the airport, I told 70. ________ (I) that I must visit again — to experience the beauty of Tivoli Gardens, and try more of the street food and everything else from this great city.
第四部分： 写作 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The concert last night was true fantastic. My sister and I had dreamed of see the singer, so when we learned that our favourite singer was going to give a concert in our town, we were very exciting. However, there was a problem, because of it was on a school night. We asked our parent if we could go and they say yes. They hadn’t let us go to a concert by our own before and we felt very happily. My dad was great and offered drive us there and pick us up afterwards. It was a great concert and we liked all the songs, especially the new songs. I’ll never forgot it.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你计划去参观2019年6月10日到16日举办的伦敦国际科技展（London Tech Week）。请用英语给你的英国好友Tom写一封信，内容包括：
1. 出发时间及所乘航班；
2. 旅行计划安排；
3. 希望他能去接机。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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选做题
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
About eight years ago, Mary Grace Henry of Harrison, New York, asked for a sewing machine (缝纫机) for her birthday. She wanted to design and sell headbands (头巾) to pay for just one African girl’s schooling.
Now, 11,000 headbands later, Mary Grace has sold enough to give 45 girls living in poverty (贫穷) the gift of an education.
Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course — a headband-making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya. Henry had the idea to start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries — a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education.
There are about 67 million child brides (新娘) worldwide, according to the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Girls in poor communities in the developing world are greatly affected by the practice, which “repeats the cycle of poverty,” according to the organization.
On November 6, Henry won a World of Children Award for her work to fight against the practice through educational chances. According to the organization, $35,000 will be given to support Reverse The Course’s work by providing money for student workshops and programs for girls in poor Africa.
“The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty,” Henry told the awards organization. “Girls, though, face a second hurdle that is far more difficult to address: their culture. In many countries throughout the world, girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value.”
“When you see a need, act,” Henry said of the advice she’d give to others who want to make change. “Dream big, but start small, taking little steps. Set a goal (目标) and don’t frighten yourself by thinking about the ‘what-ifs.’ Each step taken will present both new chances and new difficulties. Face each one as it comes and then keep going. All those little steps, done with love, will lead you to places impossible to imagine.”
1. Why did Henry found Reverse The Course
A. To develop girls’ sewing skills.
B. To raise money for the homeless.
C. To teach girls to design headbands.
D. To help African girls receive education.
2. What might surprise Henry greatly eight years ago
A. Girls having less value than boys.
B. Child marriage in some countries.
C. Health problems in poor Africa.
D. Unfair schooling in some countries.
3. Which of the following best explains “hurdle” underlined in Paragraph 6
A. Problem.
B. Choice.
C. Need.
D. Mistake.
4. What did Henry advise readers to do
A. Treasure what they have.
B. Put themselves in others’ shoes.
C. Take small steps towards achieving their goal.
D. Bring happiness to others with time and patience.
B
In our culture, we always think dodos were very stupid. But the flightless birds from the Indian Ocean’s Mauritius Island shouldn’t be looked on this way. A new study is helping to change our thoughts.
According to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), dodos were probably “actually fairly smart”. The paper led by scientists from AMNH suggests that the dodo probably had a similar intelligence level to its closest living relatives — pigeons (鸽子).
The problem started in the late 1500s when the island was discovered. “The dodos living there had no fear of humans and they were brought onto boats and used as fresh meat for sailors,” Eugenia Gold, the lead author of the paper, said. “Because of that behavior and animals that were introduced to the island, they disappeared in less than 100 years after humans arrived. Today, they are widely known for having died out.”
Gold knew that even parts of dodo specimens (标本) are not easily found — what people see in museums are often man-made models. But she and her team finally managed to find a dodo skull (头骨) in good condition at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London.
That skull along with those of pigeons and a close relative of the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire that has died out, were examined using CT scanning (扫描). The method allows the researchers to know the brain size as well as the size of different brain parts. The scientists then compared the dodo to the others.
“It’s not too large or too small — it’s exactly the size you would expect it to be for its body size,” Gold said. “So if you consider brain size as a way to measure (评估) intelligence, dodos probably had a similar intelligence level to pigeons. Of course, there are more methods of measuring an animal’s intelligence, but this gives us a basic measure.”
5. What did the researchers find about dodos
A. They might be relatives of pigeons.
B. They might be cleverer than pigeons.
C. They might be not as stupid as people think.
D. They might have disappeared around the 1660s.
6. What was difficult for the researchers in their study
A. Making models of dodos.
B. Studying parts of dodo specimens.
C. Comparing dodo skulls from the NHM.
D. Finding a fine specimen of a dodo skull.
7. What does the underlined part “the others” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Pigeons on Mauritius Island.
B. Animals introduced to Mauritius.
C. The pigeon and the Rodrigues solitaire.
D. The Rodrigues solitaire in the Indian Ocean.
8. What did Gold think of measuring the brain size of dodos
A. It usually leads to wrong results.
B. It helps us know dodos’ intelligence.
C. It works better on pigeons than dodos.
D. It is often better than measuring the body size.
参考答案
21-25 BDBBC 26-30 DDCBC 31-35 BCABA
36-40 DBFGC 41-45 CADBA 46-50 DBADB
51-55 CDBCB 56-60 DBCAC
61. interesting 62. was built 63. for
64. there 65. Luckily ing
67. tourists 68. an 69. to see
70. myself
短文改错
71. ... was true fantastic. true → truly
72. ... dreamed of see ... see → seeing
73. ... were very exciting. exciting → excited
74. ... because of it ... 去掉of
75. ... asked our parent ... parent → parents
76. ... they say yes. say → said
77. ... by our own ... by → on
78. ... felt very happily. happily → happy
79. ... offered drive us ... drive前加to
80. ... never forgot it. forgot → forget
书面表达
One possible version：
Dear Tom,
I’m writing to tell you that I’ll visit the London Tech Week to be held from June 10 to June 16, 2019.
I’ll set out from Beijing Capital International Airport on June 8, 2019. The flight number is CA855. Besides the Tech Week, I’d like to visit famous tourist attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. In addition, I’d like to visit Cambridge University which is my ideal university. I’m expecting to arrive at London Heathrow International Airport at 4 pm on June 8. I’d appreciate it if you could meet me at the airport then.
I’m looking forward to seeing you.
Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与社会——艺术
本文是应用文。文章介绍了四个可以体验音乐活动的地方。
21. B。细节理解题。对比四个地点的活动内容，尤其是The Core部分介绍的learn where your favorite singers and musicians grew up ... discover how ... Find out about their journey to fame可知，该处的活动展示了一些与音乐有关的历史。
22. D。细节理解题。由Rhythm-Studio部分介绍的Get your body moving ... learn to move to rhythms and sounds ... Learn your steps可知，你可以在该工作室学习各种舞姿。
23. B。细节理解题。由Show-in-a-day部分介绍的Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance和create a really special, individual show可知，该地点为你提供举办一场个人秀表演的机会。
B篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是记叙文。文章介绍了葡萄牙探险家达·伽马第一次航行到印度的原因及过程。
24. B。猜测词义题。由第一段中的there may be a way ... towards India和划线词后的the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean可知，因为许多人认为印度洋与大西洋不相连，所以他们对绕过好望角有到达印度的路线这一想法持怀疑态度。
25. C。细节理解题。第一段解释了葡萄牙国王派遣达·伽马出行的原因find a way to get to India ... trading spices in Europe，再由第二段中的told to discover a sea route around Africa to India可知，达·伽马第一次航行到印度的目的是寻找一条贸易路线。
26. D。细节理解题。由第三段描述达·伽马第一次从欧洲航海到印度的路线left on his first voyage from Lisbon ... rounded ... at the Cape of Good Hope ... At Malindi (about 120 km northeast of Mombasa) ... cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut可知答案。
27. D。推理判断题。由第三段中的He had brought little of value ... doubtful of him可知，到达Calicut之后，由于船上有价值的东西太少，因此达·伽马和他的船员们在那里不受当地商人的欢迎。
C篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是议论文。文章探讨了视频游戏是否对人有好处。
28. C。推理判断题。由第一段中的people to play Super Mario 64 ... experienced growth ... for memory和第二段中的 Call of Duty ... causes the area ... for memory to shrink对比可知，Super Mario 64有助于改善游戏玩家的记忆力。
29. B。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中Mackenzle Reldy说的Minecraft requires you to think outside the box 可知，玩Minecraft时，游戏者需要有创造性的想象力。
30. C。推理判断题。由最后一段中Devin Lewis说的 ... takes time away from other more important things和I used to spend a lot of time playing them可知，他认为玩视频游戏很浪费时间。
31. B。主旨大意题。文章先介绍了一项有关视频游戏对游戏者产生的不同影响的研究，后又引述了两位读者对玩视频游戏的看法，由此可知，本文旨在探讨玩视频游戏是否有好处。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是说明文。文章介绍了肥美星期二的历史以及美国人如何庆祝这个节日。
32. C。推理判断题。由文章第一段可知，圣灰星期三那天是很多基督教徒开始斋戒的日子，而肥美星期二发生在圣灰星期三前一天，因2019年的肥美星期二是在3月5日那天，故基督教徒是从3月6日开始斋戒。
33. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的the earliest U.S. Mardi Gras took place in Mobile in 1703可知，美国最早的肥美星期二始于莫比尔市。
34. B。细节理解题。由第三段中的“krewes” ... who plan the celebrations and pay for the floats可知，krewes负责组织肥美星期二的游行活动。
35. A。推理判断题。由第二段中的celebrations for Mardi Gras are most famous in New Orleans和第四段中的street parades had become a tradition of the city以及最后一段中的The city of New Orleans ... its only job is to allow the parade to go on可知，在新奥尔良市，肥美星期二游行活动很出名且广受欢迎。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——学习
本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些如何做笔记的诀窍。
36. D。由该空前的Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class和该空后的Adults need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work的对比可知，做笔记的技巧不仅仅在学校派得上用场。
37. B。B项中的help you keep your notes organized是对本段的建议Begin with the date and the topic of the class的进一步解释——日期和主题能帮助你把笔记整理得有条不紊。
38. F。F项中的listen for the key ideas和本段的建议Focus on the most important points相呼应。
39. G。G项中的Also承接上文，提出第三种方法；本项中的PowerPoint和上文中的两处PowerPoint相呼应；且下文中的so指代G项中的内容，it指代PowerPoint。
40. C。C项中的Look over your notes again和下文中的This review相呼应。
语言知识运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是记叙文。在作者最孤独难过的时候，她收到了一名陌生女士的信。这封信带给她莫大的温暖和希望。
41. C。由上文中的I was riding the train home from a downtown Chicago courtroom以及本句中的in tears和looking out of the window可知，“我”在回家的火车上，流着泪。“我”望着窗外自然是希望没人“注意到（notice）”。
42. A。由上文中的in tears以及本句中的My husband and I had just ended our marriage可知，“我”心里很难过“（sadness）”。
43. D。一只小巧漂亮的女性的手出现了。这应该让作者感到很突然“（Suddenly）”。
44. B。由下文可推断，那位女士“给了（gave）”“我”一个小信封。
45. A。结合上下文可知，那位女士给了“我”一个信封，信中表达了对“我”的关心，故“我”应该表示“感谢（thanks）”。
46. D。由上下文可知，那位女士是看到“我”很伤心，才写了那封信，而且，当时是在火车上。因此，信封上的彩虹和太阳应该是用钢笔“匆忙（hurriedly）”画成的。
47. B。由my heart goes out to you和I feel your pain以及you will see the rainbow可知，信的内容让“我”感到很“温暖（warmest）”。
48. A。由下文中的I am only a stranger to you可知，“我”不“认识（know）”那位女士。
49. D。由上文中的in tears可知，那位女士看到作者在“哭泣（crying）”。
50. B。51. C。由上文可知，看到“我”很伤心，那位女士给“我”写了一封信。因此，“尽管（though）”那位女士不认识作者，但她能感受到作者的痛苦而且她很 “在意（care）”。
52. D。由本句中的you will see the rainbow可知，此处表示太阳会“照耀（shine）”。
53. B。由上文中的She ... then smiled and disappeared可知，“我”再也没有看到过那位“女士（woman）”。
54. C。结合语境，这里指的是那封信。那封信来得很突然而且是陌生人给的，所以说是神秘的“礼物（gift）”。
55. B。由上文中的I had never felt so frightened and alone可知，作者感到很孤独。那封信带给了作者温暖，让她不再觉得“孤单（alone）”。
56. D。57. B。58. C。由上文可知，作者在伤心难过时，得到了一位女士的关心。故此处表示这位女士主动与“痛苦（pain）”中的“我”接触，带给“我”一种“强大的（great）”爱。这件事让作者明白不管自己的生活有多么悲哀，总是有“希望（hope）”的。
59. A。那位女士主动写信关心“我”，这是“善意（kindness）”的举动。
60. C。作者伤心难过时，收到了陌生女士的关心，这让作者内心充满温暖和希望，也让作者明白：如果自己花上一分钟、一秒钟停下来，向那些可能正在经受痛苦的人们表示爱和关心，她也许就能改变他们的处境，故填difference。make a difference意为“有影响，起重要作用”。
第二节
61. interesting。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，表示“有趣的”，故填形容词interesting。
62. was built。考查一般过去时的被动语态。which在此指代round tower，因为round tower与build之间是被动关系，故应用被动语态。由时间状语in the 17th century可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填was built。
63. for。考查介词。adj. + enough + for sb. / sth. to do sth. 意为“足够……，某人/某物可以做某事”。
64. there。考查there be 句型。设空处所在部分意为“在顶部，有个玻璃平台”，故填there。there be表存在。
65. Luckily。考查副词。设空处作状语修饰后面整个句子，表示“幸运地”，故填副词Luckily。
ing。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词After的宾语，故填coming。
67. tourists。考查名词复数。设空处作宾语，表示“游客”，tourist是可数名词，由all可知，此处应用复数形式，故填tourists。
68. an。考查不定冠词。设空处所在部分意为“坐在那儿等日落真是令人难忘的经历”。experience作“经历”讲时，是可数名词，此处表示泛指且experience前有形容词unforgettable修饰，故填an。
69. to see。考查不定式作状语的用法。“我”去Glyptotek art museum是想看那儿的展览品，故填to see。to see the great exhibits在此作目的状语。
70. myself。考查代词。设空处作宾语，表示“我自己”，故填myself。
选做题参考答案及解析
参考答案
1-4 DBAC 5-8 CDCB
解析
A篇
主题语境：人与社会——社会服务
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了Mary Grace Henry建立Reverse The Course，帮助非洲女孩获得教育机会的故事。
1. D。细节理解题。由第三段中的Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course — a headband-making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya可知，Henry建立了Reverse The Course，目的是想通过卖头饰获得资金去帮助非洲的贫困女孩，为她们提供教育机会。
2. B。推理判断题。由第一段可知，八年前，Henry开始卖自己做的头巾；再由第三段中的start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries — a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education可知，Henry八年前了解到一些发展中国家的童婚问题导致很多女孩没有受到良好的教育、继而使得她们一直贫穷，因此才萌生了卖头巾帮助她们的想法，故推断童婚问题使她大为震惊。
3. A。猜测词义题。由划线词前的The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty以及划线词后的far more difficult to address: their culture ... girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value可知，hurdle与difficulty意思相近，即“障碍，难题，问题”。
4. C。细节理解题。由最后一段中Henry说的话可知，她给那些想要改变这个世界的人提出了建议：行动起来，树立大梦想，从小事做起，采取步骤，克服困难，永不放弃，终将有收获。
B篇
主题语境：人与自然——自然生态
本文是说明文。已灭绝的渡渡鸟一直被认为是非常愚蠢的，但最近有科学家对渡渡鸟的头骨进行了CT扫描，发现它们应该和鸽子一样聪明。
5. C。细节理解题。由第一段中的we always think dodos were very stupid ... A new study is helping to change our thoughts和第二段中的the dodo probably had a similar intelligence level to its closest living relatives — pigeons可知，研究者发现渡渡鸟可能并不像人们想象的那样笨。
6. D。推理判断题。由第四段中的dodo specimens are not easily found — what people see in museums are often man-made models可知，对研究者们来说，找到渡渡鸟头骨的标本很困难。
7. C。篇章结构题。由划线部分所在段的首句中的those of pigeons and a close relative of the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire that has died out可知，the others指代的是鸽子和罗德里格斯渡渡鸟。
8. B。推理判断题。由最后一句中的there are more methods of measuring an animal’s intelligence, but this gives us a basic measure可推断，Gold认为测量渡渡鸟的脑容量有助于我们了解其智力水平。
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Core
You’ll learn where your favorite singers and musicians grew up and discover how their famous songs were written and how their videos were produced. Find out about their journey to fame (名气), and get some advice on what makes a good concert! There’s all you ever wanted to know about famous musicians!
Rhythm-Studio
Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms (节奏) and sounds from the past to now, including soul and disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!
Rave-on
If you want to learn new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard, it’s the best place for you! Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons for each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with videos of band members who will explain the skills that make their recordings so individual (独特的).
Show-in-a-day
Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes (服装) provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.
21. Which is the place for musical history
A. Rave-on.
B. The Core.
C. Rhythm-Studio.
D. Show-in-a-day.
22. What can you do in Rhythm-Studio
A. Play different instruments.
B. Video whatever you want.
C. Watch a wonderful concert.
D. Learn various dance styles.
23. What could Show-in-a-day offer you
A. A day-long costume party.
B. A special individual show.
C. A chance to meet your favorite star.
D. A video recording of your performance.
B
During the 15th century, spices (香料) from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. This was a long and expensive trip. The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean, he would become rich by trading spices in Europe. An explorer (探险家) by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa. It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India. However, many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean.
Vasco da Gama, who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese family in Sines, was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route (路线) around Africa to India. He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.
Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage (航行) from Lisbon, Portugal, with four ships and 170 men on July 8, 1497. Gama and his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22. They then headed north up the coast of Africa. They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi. At Malindi (about 120 km northeast of Mombasa), they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction to India. With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut, India in less than a month (on May 20, 1498). At Calicut, Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade. He had brought little of value in his ships. This made the local traders doubtful of him and very soon he had to leave. The voyage back was disastrous. Around half of his men died from scurvy (坏血病) as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor. However, when he returned home, he was still a hero. He had found the much needed trade route to India.
24. What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Worried.
B. Doubtful.
C. Hopeful.
D. Supportive.
25. What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama’s first voyage to India
A. To take control of India.
B. To control the spice trade.
C. To find a trade route to India.
D. To bring back spices from India.
26. Which is the correct route of Gama’s first voyage to India
A. Sines → the Cape of Good Hope → Mombasa → Malindi → Calicut.
B. Sines → the Cape of Good Hope → Malindi → Mombasa → Calicut.
C. Lisbon → the Cape of Good Hope → Malindi → Mombasa→ Calicut.
D. Lisbon → the Cape of Good Hope → Mombasa → Malindi → Calicut.
27. What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut
A. Their trading was well-received.
B. Half of them got a serious illness.
C. They missed the best time to go back home.
D. They were considered unwelcome by the local traders.
C
Parents often tell kids that playing video games will harm their brains. But last June a study found the opposite — certain video games can give your brain help. Researchers from the University of Montreal, in Canada, asked a group of people to play Super Mario 64 for 90 hours over the course of about 10 weeks. They found that those people experienced growth in the part of the brain that is responsible for memory (记忆力) .
But many people think that there’s nothing good about looking at a screen for hours at a time. They say that playing sports, reading, and doing other activities can give you the same benefits (好处) that playing video games does. Plus, some video games can be harmful. The study from the University of Montreal also found that playing shooter games like Call of Duty has a different influence from playing Super Mario 64 — it causes the area of the brain that’s responsible for memory to shrink (缩小).
Here’s what two of our readers think.
Playing video games can be beneficial because it requires skills like problem-solving, strategic (战略上的) thinking, and sometimes teamwork. A study by researchers at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland, found that playing video games improves your communication skills and ability to find ways to solve problems. Video games can also help you become more creative. For example, Minecraft requires you to think outside the box and build things with materials you never even knew existed (存在). You can build your dream house! Some schools are even using Minecraft to teach topics like math and computer science.
— Mackenzle Reldy, Nebraska
Playing video games takes time away from other more important things. I used to spend a lot of time playing them. Sometimes that kept me from doing things I needed to do, like studying my spelling words. Playing video games can also be bad for your health. Last year, researchers studied kids and teens in Canada who play video games. They found a connection between playing video games for hours before going to bed and being overweight.
— Devin Lewis, Arizona
pared with Call of Duty, Super Mario 64 _____.
A. is more harmful to kids
B. is more popular among kids
C. can help develop gamers’ memory
D. requires gamers to be good at solving problems
29. According to Mackenzle Reldy, what should gamers have when playing Minecraft
A. Strong team spirit.
B. A creative imagination.
C. Good communication skills.
D. A wide knowledge of science.
30. What does Devin Lewis think of playing video games
A. It is very boring.
B. It is no easy task.
C. It is a waste of time.
D. It is good for his studies.
31. What does the text mainly discuss
A. How to stop playing video games.
B. Whether video games are good for you.
C. How long you can spend playing video games.
D. Why video games are so attractive to kids and teens.
D
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”. It is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent (大斋节) leading up to Easter. During Lent — the forty days before Easter — many Christians eat less food, and the name “Fat Tuesday” refers to the last day of eating richer, fatty foods before the days of Lent begin. In 2019, Mardi Gras will be celebrated on March 5.
In America, celebrations for Mardi Gras are most famous in New Orleans, where it is the last part of weeks of parades (游行) that begin in January. Other Southern cities, such as Mobile, Demopolis and San Francisco, also mark Mardi Gras. The day is the most important of the Carnival (狂欢节) season.
According to the official Mardi Gras New Orleans website, the earliest U.S. Mardi Gras took place in Mobile in 1703 with a secret society, the Masque de la Mobile. This society worked just like today’s “krewes” in New Orleans who plan the celebrations and pay for the floats (彩车) used in the parades before and during Mardi Gras. The celebration arrived in New Orleans soon after its founding in 1718.
About a century later, according to Mardi Gras New Orleans, street parades had become a tradition of the city and many krewes had formed, their members remaining unknown by name and their faces hidden by masks (面具). In 1872, a “King of Carnival,” Rex, was introduced to manage the parades. The tradition of float riders throwing small gifts to the people in the street also began in the 1870s. Usually, “throws” include beads, cups, coins and stuffed animals.
According to Mardi Gras New Orleans, krewes are private organizations whose members get together year round to plan their parade’s costumes and throws. They usually raise money from their members and sell krewe-related products. The city of New Orleans does not take part in organizing Mardi Gras parades; its only job is to allow the parade to go on.
32. On which day will many Christians start to eat less food in 2019
A. March 4.
B. March 5.
C. March 6.
D. March 7.
33. Where did the first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. start
A. In Mobile.
B. In Demopolis.
C. In New Orleans.
D. In San Francisco.
34. What do the krewes do according to the text
A. Design and ride floats.
B. Organize Mardi Gras celebrations.
C. Send small gifts to people secretly.
D. Offer masks to people in the street.
35. What can we learn about the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
A. It is very famous and popular.
B. It wants more supporters now.
C. It may cause problems in the city.
D. It is held by the local government.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to take notes
Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. 36 Adults need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work. So here are some ways to help you develop this important skill.
Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem obvious (显而易见的), but it’s easy to forget. 37
Focus on (集中于) the most important points. Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only make you angry. 38
If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides (幻灯片). Ask if the PowerPoint will be available (可得到的) afterward. If so, you can focus on writing the things the speaker says instead. Or you can take a picture with a phone. 39 If so, print it out so you can write notes on it.
40 This will give you the chance to add any information that you didn’t write down. It’s best to do this as soon as possible, so that you don’t forget anything. This review will also increase your chances of remembering what you wrote.
Note-taking is a useful skill, so it’s important to practice doing it well.
A. Consider different note-taking skills.
B. It will help you keep your notes organized.
C. Look over your notes again after taking them.
D. But the skill of note-taking isn’t only used in school.
E. Try your best to write down what you want to remember.
F. Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to communicate.
G. Also, the PowerPoint may be available before the class or meeting.
第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was riding the train home from a downtown Chicago courtroom (法庭). I was sitting in my seat, in tears (眼泪), looking out of the window, hoping no one would 41 . My husband and I had just ended our marriage, and my heart was filled with 42 . I had never felt so frightened and alone.
43 , a hand appeared — the tiny beautiful hand of a woman. She 44 me a small envelope (信封), then smiled and disappeared before I could even look into her eyes and express my 45 . On the outside of the envelope were a rainbow (彩虹) and a sun, drawn 46 in pen. Inside it were the 47 words I had ever read:
I know you don’t 48 me, but I was watching you there 49 , and my heart goes out to you. Know that 50 I am only a stranger to you, I feel your pain and I 51 . It may not seem that way, but the sun will 52 again and you will see the rainbow.
Love,
Someone who cares
I never saw the 53 again. But still, this mysterious (神秘的) 54 has remained deep inside my heart. It always tells me that we are never 55 . In reaching out to me in my 56 , this woman filled me with a 57 love. It makes me realize that no matter how sad my life seems there is always 58 . And more important, her act of 59 woke me up to the amazing connection between human beings. I know now if I take one minute, one second, to stop and show love and care to others who may be hurting, I can make a(n) 60 .
41. A. follow B. answer C. notice D. understand
42. A. sadness B. excitement C. love D. doubt
43. A. Certainly B. Naturally C. Secretly D. Suddenly
44. A. lent B. gave C. bought D. made
45. A. thanks B. fear C. regrets D. support
46. A. carelessly B. repeatedly C. badly D. hurriedly
47. A. wisest B. warmest C. clearest D. simplest
48. A. know B. like C. accept D. remember
49. A. sleeping B. drawing C. laughing D. crying
50. A. because B. though C. unless D. if
51. A. stop B. fail C. care D. look
52. A. set B. move C. disappear D. shine
53. A. man B. woman C. book D. train
54. A. art B. chance C. gift D. story
55. A. poor B. alone C. quiet D. stupid
56. A. danger B. anger C. tiredness D. pain
57. A. strange B. great C. crazy D. similar
58. A. pleasure B. success C. hope D. luck
59. A. kindness B. courage C. politeness D. patience
60. A. offer B. decision C. difference D. promise
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I visited Copenhagen for the first time last year. Everything about Copenhagen is 61. ________ (interest).
One of the first places I visited was the Rundetaarn, or “round tower”, which 62. ________ (build) in the 17th century. It has a wide set of stairs big enough 63. ________ horses to use. As I was going up, I stopped to visit the tower’s library hall. At the top, 64. ________ is a glass platform (平台) through which you can look 80 feet straight down. 65. ________ (lucky), the views over Copenhagen from the top were well worth the climb.
After 66. ________ (come) down, I walked up to Kastellet, one of the best protected fortresses (堡垒) in Northern Europe, to have a look at the famous Little Mermaid statue (雕像). Taking a photo with the statue was almost impossible with all the 67. ________ (tourist) around — but sitting there and waiting for the sun to set was 68. ________ unforgettable experience.
The next day, I went to the Glyptotek art museum 69. ________ (see) the great exhibits. I was pleased to see the Egyptian collection, which consists of more than 1,900 pieces.
Before I boarded the train back to the airport, I told 70. ________ (I) that I must visit again — to experience the beauty of Tivoli Gardens, and try more of the street food and everything else from this great city.
第四部分： 写作 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The concert last night was true fantastic. My sister and I had dreamed of see the singer, so when we learned that our favourite singer was going to give a concert in our town, we were very exciting. However, there was a problem, because of it was on a school night. We asked our parent if we could go and they say yes. They hadn’t let us go to a concert by our own before and we felt very happily. My dad was great and offered drive us there and pick us up afterwards. It was a great concert and we liked all the songs, especially the new songs. I’ll never forgot it.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你计划去参观2019年6月10日到16日举办的伦敦国际科技展（London Tech Week）。请用英语给你的英国好友Tom写一封信，内容包括：
1. 出发时间及所乘航班；
2. 旅行计划安排；
3. 希望他能去接机。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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选做题
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
About eight years ago, Mary Grace Henry of Harrison, New York, asked for a sewing machine (缝纫机) for her birthday. She wanted to design and sell headbands (头巾) to pay for just one African girl’s schooling.
Now, 11,000 headbands later, Mary Grace has sold enough to give 45 girls living in poverty (贫穷) the gift of an education.
Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course — a headband-making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya. Henry had the idea to start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries — a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education.
There are about 67 million child brides (新娘) worldwide, according to the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Girls in poor communities in the developing world are greatly affected by the practice, which “repeats the cycle of poverty,” according to the organization.
On November 6, Henry won a World of Children Award for her work to fight against the practice through educational chances. According to the organization, $35,000 will be given to support Reverse The Course’s work by providing money for student workshops and programs for girls in poor Africa.
“The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty,” Henry told the awards organization. “Girls, though, face a second hurdle that is far more difficult to address: their culture. In many countries throughout the world, girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value.”
“When you see a need, act,” Henry said of the advice she’d give to others who want to make change. “Dream big, but start small, taking little steps. Set a goal (目标) and don’t frighten yourself by thinking about the ‘what-ifs.’ Each step taken will present both new chances and new difficulties. Face each one as it comes and then keep going. All those little steps, done with love, will lead you to places impossible to imagine.”
1. Why did Henry found Reverse The Course
A. To develop girls’ sewing skills.
B. To raise money for the homeless.
C. To teach girls to design headbands.
D. To help African girls receive education.
2. What might surprise Henry greatly eight years ago
A. Girls having less value than boys.
B. Child marriage in some countries.
C. Health problems in poor Africa.
D. Unfair schooling in some countries.
3. Which of the following best explains “hurdle” underlined in Paragraph 6
A. Problem.
B. Choice.
C. Need.
D. Mistake.
4. What did Henry advise readers to do
A. Treasure what they have.
B. Put themselves in others’ shoes.
C. Take small steps towards achieving their goal.
D. Bring happiness to others with time and patience.
B
In our culture, we always think dodos were very stupid. But the flightless birds from the Indian Ocean’s Mauritius Island shouldn’t be looked on this way. A new study is helping to change our thoughts.
According to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), dodos were probably “actually fairly smart”. The paper led by scientists from AMNH suggests that the dodo probably had a similar intelligence level to its closest living relatives — pigeons (鸽子).
The problem started in the late 1500s when the island was discovered. “The dodos living there had no fear of humans and they were brought onto boats and used as fresh meat for sailors,” Eugenia Gold, the lead author of the paper, said. “Because of that behavior and animals that were introduced to the island, they disappeared in less than 100 years after humans arrived. Today, they are widely known for having died out.”
Gold knew that even parts of dodo specimens (标本) are not easily found — what people see in museums are often man-made models. But she and her team finally managed to find a dodo skull (头骨) in good condition at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London.
That skull along with those of pigeons and a close relative of the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire that has died out, were examined using CT scanning (扫描). The method allows the researchers to know the brain size as well as the size of different brain parts. The scientists then compared the dodo to the others.
“It’s not too large or too small — it’s exactly the size you would expect it to be for its body size,” Gold said. “So if you consider brain size as a way to measure (评估) intelligence, dodos probably had a similar intelligence level to pigeons. Of course, there are more methods of measuring an animal’s intelligence, but this gives us a basic measure.”
5. What did the researchers find about dodos
A. They might be relatives of pigeons.
B. They might be cleverer than pigeons.
C. They might be not as stupid as people think.
D. They might have disappeared around the 1660s.
6. What was difficult for the researchers in their study
A. Making models of dodos.
B. Studying parts of dodo specimens.
C. Comparing dodo skulls from the NHM.
D. Finding a fine specimen of a dodo skull.
7. What does the underlined part “the others” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Pigeons on Mauritius Island.
B. Animals introduced to Mauritius.
C. The pigeon and the Rodrigues solitaire.
D. The Rodrigues solitaire in the Indian Ocean.
8. What did Gold think of measuring the brain size of dodos
A. It usually leads to wrong results.
B. It helps us know dodos’ intelligence.
C. It works better on pigeons than dodos.
D. It is often better than measuring the body size.
参考答案
21-25 BDBBC 26-30 DDCBC 31-35 BCABA
36-40 DBFGC 41-45 CADBA 46-50 DBADB
51-55 CDBCB 56-60 DBCAC
61. interesting 62. was built 63. for
64. there 65. Luckily ing
67. tourists 68. an 69. to see
70. myself
短文改错
71. ... was true fantastic. true → truly
72. ... dreamed of see ... see → seeing
73. ... were very exciting. exciting → excited
74. ... because of it ... 去掉of
75. ... asked our parent ... parent → parents
76. ... they say yes. say → said
77. ... by our own ... by → on
78. ... felt very happily. happily → happy
79. ... offered drive us ... drive前加to
80. ... never forgot it. forgot → forget
书面表达
One possible version：
Dear Tom,
I’m writing to tell you that I’ll visit the London Tech Week to be held from June 10 to June 16, 2019.
I’ll set out from Beijing Capital International Airport on June 8, 2019. The flight number is CA855. Besides the Tech Week, I’d like to visit famous tourist attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. In addition, I’d like to visit Cambridge University which is my ideal university. I’m expecting to arrive at London Heathrow International Airport at 4 pm on June 8. I’d appreciate it if you could meet me at the airport then.
I’m looking forward to seeing you.
Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与社会——艺术
本文是应用文。文章介绍了四个可以体验音乐活动的地方。
21. B。细节理解题。对比四个地点的活动内容，尤其是The Core部分介绍的learn where your favorite singers and musicians grew up ... discover how ... Find out about their journey to fame可知，该处的活动展示了一些与音乐有关的历史。
22. D。细节理解题。由Rhythm-Studio部分介绍的Get your body moving ... learn to move to rhythms and sounds ... Learn your steps可知，你可以在该工作室学习各种舞姿。
23. B。细节理解题。由Show-in-a-day部分介绍的Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance和create a really special, individual show可知，该地点为你提供举办一场个人秀表演的机会。
B篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是记叙文。文章介绍了葡萄牙探险家达·伽马第一次航行到印度的原因及过程。
24. B。猜测词义题。由第一段中的there may be a way ... towards India和划线词后的the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean可知，因为许多人认为印度洋与大西洋不相连，所以他们对绕过好望角有到达印度的路线这一想法持怀疑态度。
25. C。细节理解题。第一段解释了葡萄牙国王派遣达·伽马出行的原因find a way to get to India ... trading spices in Europe，再由第二段中的told to discover a sea route around Africa to India可知，达·伽马第一次航行到印度的目的是寻找一条贸易路线。
26. D。细节理解题。由第三段描述达·伽马第一次从欧洲航海到印度的路线left on his first voyage from Lisbon ... rounded ... at the Cape of Good Hope ... At Malindi (about 120 km northeast of Mombasa) ... cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut可知答案。
27. D。推理判断题。由第三段中的He had brought little of value ... doubtful of him可知，到达Calicut之后，由于船上有价值的东西太少，因此达·伽马和他的船员们在那里不受当地商人的欢迎。
C篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是议论文。文章探讨了视频游戏是否对人有好处。
28. C。推理判断题。由第一段中的people to play Super Mario 64 ... experienced growth ... for memory和第二段中的 Call of Duty ... causes the area ... for memory to shrink对比可知，Super Mario 64有助于改善游戏玩家的记忆力。
29. B。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中Mackenzle Reldy说的Minecraft requires you to think outside the box 可知，玩Minecraft时，游戏者需要有创造性的想象力。
30. C。推理判断题。由最后一段中Devin Lewis说的 ... takes time away from other more important things和I used to spend a lot of time playing them可知，他认为玩视频游戏很浪费时间。
31. B。主旨大意题。文章先介绍了一项有关视频游戏对游戏者产生的不同影响的研究，后又引述了两位读者对玩视频游戏的看法，由此可知，本文旨在探讨玩视频游戏是否有好处。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是说明文。文章介绍了肥美星期二的历史以及美国人如何庆祝这个节日。
32. C。推理判断题。由文章第一段可知，圣灰星期三那天是很多基督教徒开始斋戒的日子，而肥美星期二发生在圣灰星期三前一天，因2019年的肥美星期二是在3月5日那天，故基督教徒是从3月6日开始斋戒。
33. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的the earliest U.S. Mardi Gras took place in Mobile in 1703可知，美国最早的肥美星期二始于莫比尔市。
34. B。细节理解题。由第三段中的“krewes” ... who plan the celebrations and pay for the floats可知，krewes负责组织肥美星期二的游行活动。
35. A。推理判断题。由第二段中的celebrations for Mardi Gras are most famous in New Orleans和第四段中的street parades had become a tradition of the city以及最后一段中的The city of New Orleans ... its only job is to allow the parade to go on可知，在新奥尔良市，肥美星期二游行活动很出名且广受欢迎。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——学习
本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些如何做笔记的诀窍。
36. D。由该空前的Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class和该空后的Adults need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work的对比可知，做笔记的技巧不仅仅在学校派得上用场。
37. B。B项中的help you keep your notes organized是对本段的建议Begin with the date and the topic of the class的进一步解释——日期和主题能帮助你把笔记整理得有条不紊。
38. F。F项中的listen for the key ideas和本段的建议Focus on the most important points相呼应。
39. G。G项中的Also承接上文，提出第三种方法；本项中的PowerPoint和上文中的两处PowerPoint相呼应；且下文中的so指代G项中的内容，it指代PowerPoint。
40. C。C项中的Look over your notes again和下文中的This review相呼应。
语言知识运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是记叙文。在作者最孤独难过的时候，她收到了一名陌生女士的信。这封信带给她莫大的温暖和希望。
41. C。由上文中的I was riding the train home from a downtown Chicago courtroom以及本句中的in tears和looking out of the window可知，“我”在回家的火车上，流着泪。“我”望着窗外自然是希望没人“注意到（notice）”。
42. A。由上文中的in tears以及本句中的My husband and I had just ended our marriage可知，“我”心里很难过“（sadness）”。
43. D。一只小巧漂亮的女性的手出现了。这应该让作者感到很突然“（Suddenly）”。
44. B。由下文可推断，那位女士“给了（gave）”“我”一个小信封。
45. A。结合上下文可知，那位女士给了“我”一个信封，信中表达了对“我”的关心，故“我”应该表示“感谢（thanks）”。
46. D。由上下文可知，那位女士是看到“我”很伤心，才写了那封信，而且，当时是在火车上。因此，信封上的彩虹和太阳应该是用钢笔“匆忙（hurriedly）”画成的。
47. B。由my heart goes out to you和I feel your pain以及you will see the rainbow可知，信的内容让“我”感到很“温暖（warmest）”。
48. A。由下文中的I am only a stranger to you可知，“我”不“认识（know）”那位女士。
49. D。由上文中的in tears可知，那位女士看到作者在“哭泣（crying）”。
50. B。51. C。由上文可知，看到“我”很伤心，那位女士给“我”写了一封信。因此，“尽管（though）”那位女士不认识作者，但她能感受到作者的痛苦而且她很 “在意（care）”。
52. D。由本句中的you will see the rainbow可知，此处表示太阳会“照耀（shine）”。
53. B。由上文中的She ... then smiled and disappeared可知，“我”再也没有看到过那位“女士（woman）”。
54. C。结合语境，这里指的是那封信。那封信来得很突然而且是陌生人给的，所以说是神秘的“礼物（gift）”。
55. B。由上文中的I had never felt so frightened and alone可知，作者感到很孤独。那封信带给了作者温暖，让她不再觉得“孤单（alone）”。
56. D。57. B。58. C。由上文可知，作者在伤心难过时，得到了一位女士的关心。故此处表示这位女士主动与“痛苦（pain）”中的“我”接触，带给“我”一种“强大的（great）”爱。这件事让作者明白不管自己的生活有多么悲哀，总是有“希望（hope）”的。
59. A。那位女士主动写信关心“我”，这是“善意（kindness）”的举动。
60. C。作者伤心难过时，收到了陌生女士的关心，这让作者内心充满温暖和希望，也让作者明白：如果自己花上一分钟、一秒钟停下来，向那些可能正在经受痛苦的人们表示爱和关心，她也许就能改变他们的处境，故填difference。make a difference意为“有影响，起重要作用”。
第二节
61. interesting。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，表示“有趣的”，故填形容词interesting。
62. was built。考查一般过去时的被动语态。which在此指代round tower，因为round tower与build之间是被动关系，故应用被动语态。由时间状语in the 17th century可知，此处应用一般过去时，故填was built。
63. for。考查介词。adj. + enough + for sb. / sth. to do sth. 意为“足够……，某人/某物可以做某事”。
64. there。考查there be 句型。设空处所在部分意为“在顶部，有个玻璃平台”，故填there。there be表存在。
65. Luckily。考查副词。设空处作状语修饰后面整个句子，表示“幸运地”，故填副词Luckily。
ing。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词After的宾语，故填coming。
67. tourists。考查名词复数。设空处作宾语，表示“游客”，tourist是可数名词，由all可知，此处应用复数形式，故填tourists。
68. an。考查不定冠词。设空处所在部分意为“坐在那儿等日落真是令人难忘的经历”。experience作“经历”讲时，是可数名词，此处表示泛指且experience前有形容词unforgettable修饰，故填an。
69. to see。考查不定式作状语的用法。“我”去Glyptotek art museum是想看那儿的展览品，故填to see。to see the great exhibits在此作目的状语。
70. myself。考查代词。设空处作宾语，表示“我自己”，故填myself。
选做题参考答案及解析
参考答案
1-4 DBAC 5-8 CDCB
解析
A篇
主题语境：人与社会——社会服务
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了Mary Grace Henry建立Reverse The Course，帮助非洲女孩获得教育机会的故事。
1. D。细节理解题。由第三段中的Henry is the founder of Reverse The Course — a headband-making business that gives 100 percent of the money it makes toward educational chances for girls, primarily in Uganda and Kenya可知，Henry建立了Reverse The Course，目的是想通过卖头饰获得资金去帮助非洲的贫困女孩，为她们提供教育机会。
2. B。推理判断题。由第一段可知，八年前，Henry开始卖自己做的头巾；再由第三段中的start her business after learning about early marriage in some developing countries — a practice that greatly reduces the likelihood of a girl receiving education可知，Henry八年前了解到一些发展中国家的童婚问题导致很多女孩没有受到良好的教育、继而使得她们一直贫穷，因此才萌生了卖头巾帮助她们的想法，故推断童婚问题使她大为震惊。
3. A。猜测词义题。由划线词前的The greatest difficulty of education faced by both girls and boys is poverty以及划线词后的far more difficult to address: their culture ... girls are viewed as having not just less value than boys, but often little or no value可知，hurdle与difficulty意思相近，即“障碍，难题，问题”。
4. C。细节理解题。由最后一段中Henry说的话可知，她给那些想要改变这个世界的人提出了建议：行动起来，树立大梦想，从小事做起，采取步骤，克服困难，永不放弃，终将有收获。
B篇
主题语境：人与自然——自然生态
本文是说明文。已灭绝的渡渡鸟一直被认为是非常愚蠢的，但最近有科学家对渡渡鸟的头骨进行了CT扫描，发现它们应该和鸽子一样聪明。
5. C。细节理解题。由第一段中的we always think dodos were very stupid ... A new study is helping to change our thoughts和第二段中的the dodo probably had a similar intelligence level to its closest living relatives — pigeons可知，研究者发现渡渡鸟可能并不像人们想象的那样笨。
6. D。推理判断题。由第四段中的dodo specimens are not easily found — what people see in museums are often man-made models可知，对研究者们来说，找到渡渡鸟头骨的标本很困难。
7. C。篇章结构题。由划线部分所在段的首句中的those of pigeons and a close relative of the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire that has died out可知，the others指代的是鸽子和罗德里格斯渡渡鸟。
8. B。推理判断题。由最后一句中的there are more methods of measuring an animal’s intelligence, but this gives us a basic measure可推断，Gold认为测量渡渡鸟的脑容量有助于我们了解其智力水平。