外研版选修6 Module 6 War and Peace 单元测试题 2（含答案）
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Module 6 War and Peace 单元测试题
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
[A]
My name is Christian Domingos. I have a SuperDAD in my life. Every kid dreams about one day being just like his dad. I have a dream to be one day like a SuperDAD who isn't my real dad. My SuperDAD is my best friend, my hero, my superman, Ruben Trevino. Ruben works as a project manager. In my eyes, a SuperDAD's behavior is what sets them apart from all others.
Ruben is said to be known by his quiet courage and determination in his work. He is the source of strength in my family. He provides me with guidance and stability (稳定). He doesn't just guide me, listen to me and show me how to lead my life; he's the man I want to be like. I admire him for his intellectual ability, friendly behavior, loving nature and kindness. He has always been an inspiring (鼓舞人心的) example in my life.
I want to be just like him when I get older and not for all of his good qualities, but for his heart. My mom got sick with cancer years back as our family went through some hard times. During those hard times, Ruben showed me how to get through my own hard times at school — I was being bullied (欺凌) — and still be supportive and strong at home. He didn't teach me to be tough and hurt another person. He taught me how to have a heart. He put things in perspective (正确处理事情) and said that the kid was probably having a hard day. Over time, Ruben has taught me to lead with my heart. I like being me and how Ruben led me to be the person I am today.
Ruben is a wonderful man. He is the person in my life that I can trust the most. I could tell my mother anything in the world and she'll understand me, but Ruben was there for me when my mother couldn't be. That is a true SuperDAD, being behind the heart and soul (灵魂) of a family in good times and bad.
21. What can we infer about Ruben Trevino
A. He is every kid's dream superman.
B. He behaves rather differently from others.
C. He is a respectable man of great character.
D. He helps many families in one way or another.
22. What did Ruben do when the author was bullied
A. He helped punish the bully.
B. He told him to fight back bravely.
C. He patiently taught the bully a lesson.
D. He told him to be generous and forgiving.
23. What kind of feeling does the author show in the text
A. Admiration.
B. Sympathy.
C. Worry.
D. Dissatisfaction.
[B]
Only thrilling for art addicts
Towards the end of the Second World War, Towards the end of the Second World War, America sent a special group of soldiers to Europe to restore famous art pieces to their rightful owners. The Monuments Men, directed by George Clooney, is inspired by this culture-preserving task.
Set in 1943, historian Frank Stokes (Clooney) successfully persuades the US president of the need to get back stolen art from the Nazis. Frank believes only by returning the art pieces to their owners can civilization develop as a whole.
So he gathers seven fine arts and history experts; after some basic training, the group went into the heart of the battlefield to recover missing art pieces.
Though there's some enjoyable acting, the film suffers from a lack of focus.
The script (剧本) is not particularly amusing either: nearly two-hour search only manages to raise a few laughs, and far more yawns covered by popcorn-coated hands.
If you're an art lover, I suppose the simple idea of saving art alone may be absolutely thrilling.
— Chris Lau
Brutal (残忍的), beautiful fighter
The film 12 Years a Slave will make your heart break, but also sing in celebration of the amazing strength of the human spirit.
British director Steve McQueen's movie is all the more remarkable because it is based on a true story. Chiwetel Ejiofor, stars as Solomon Northup, a black man whose happy life is turned upside down.
The educated violinist is born a free man in New York state. He is abducted (绑架), and taken to the Deep South and sold as a slave.
He is passed between owners, tortured (折磨) and even left for dead, yet remains determined to lift his spirits and those of other slaves.
It's not an easy film to watch because of the many heartbreaking scenes: lynchings, whippings, assaults. These scenes force us to see the brutal reality of slavery — and question now things could have been allowed to go so wrong.
Ejiofor impresses the audience with his ability to express suffering with the simplest of facial expressions on his face.
It's no surprise this has been nominated (提名) for nine Oscars.
— Mabel Sieh
24. What was the group's aim in the movie The Monuments Men
A. To record World War II.
B. To perform military duties.
C. To protect the US president.
D. To rescue artistic masterpieces.
25. How does Chris Lau find The Monuments Men
A. Touching.
B. Exciting.
C. Uninteresting.
D. Confusing.
26. What can we know about the movie 12 Years a Slave
A. It won nine Oscar awards.
B. It is full of fighting and violence.
C. It is inspiring though heartbreaking.
D. It's set during the American Civil War.
27. In which column of a newspaper would you probably find the text
A. Literature.
B. Entertainment.
C. Interview.
D. Education.
[C]
About 20,000 years ago, much of Europe, Asia, North and South America was covered by huge sheets (片) of ice, each many kilometres thick. Since then, the ice has gradually melted and the ice sheets have retreated. Today, the only ice sheets on Earth's land masses are found in Antarctica and Greenland. Some ice also occurs as glaciers (冰河) in mountainous regions and as floating ice floes (浮冰块) in the Arctic Ocean and around Antarctica.
At first sight, these remote left-overs from the last Ice Age seem of little importance for most of us today. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Many scientists believe that our planet is warming as a result of the greenhouse gases that we are pumping into the atmosphere. If the planet becomes warmer, the ice sheets will start to melt, causing sea level to rise perhaps several metres by the end of this century. Such a rise would cause widespread flooding of low-lying coastal areas and threaten many large cities.
Observations from space suggest that parts of the major ice sheets are beginning to melt more rapidly. Meanwhile, recent satellite images have also shown that unusually large areas of sea ice have been melting during the Arctic summer. Although sea level will not be affected by the melting of the floating ice, there will be other important environmental changes. For example, ice sheets act like a mirror, reflecting (反射) sunlight and cooling Earth. If the ice disappears, Earth is likely to become warmer and major climate changes could occur. Wildlife living in the polar regions may also be destroyed.
28. What does the underlined word “retreated” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Grown.
B. Reduced.
C. Formed.
D. Disappeared.
29. What's most common people's attitude towards the ice sheets
A. Optimistic.
B. Critical.
C. Sincere.
D. Unconcerned.
30. What would happen if the greenhouse gases continue to increase
A. Vast amounts of land will be flooded.
B. Large cities in the world will disappear.
C. The sea level will drop to its lowest level.
D. Global temperatures will drop sharply.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Ice sheets melt faster than floating ice.
B. The melting of floating ice isn't damaging.
C. Sea ice melting will have disastrous effects.
D. Space research contributes to climate changes.
[D]
For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work. However this November 11th, be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose, by acknowledging (感谢) the men and women who have served in our armed forces.
And you don't have to stop at just this one day. Join the over 10,000 youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil (宠坏) them for an entire week, from November 4th to 11th, by visiting hospitalized veterans, performing chores (杂务) for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social events. The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school, is a great way to not only show your appreciation, but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like-minded kids and make a real difference in a veteran's life.
People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason. There is however a subtle but important difference between the two. While both honor our military personnel, the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war, while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time, during peace or war.
Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans, the meaning is slightly different for each one. Some like the United Kingdom, celebrate it in honor of all soldiers — living or dead, while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans. They also call it different names. France and New Zealand still call it Armistice Day. In the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada it is referred to as Remembrance Day, while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day.
No matter what it is called, the reason for observing the day is the same — to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us.
32. What's the prime purpose of Veterans Day
A. To let people have one more day off.
B. To show respect for soldiers' contributions.
C. To organize fun activities for school children.
D. To celebrate America's success in world wars.
33. What can kids do at the Young Marines group program
A. Help take care of sick veterans.
B. Organize parties for disabled veterans.
C. Share stories with veterans and other kids.
D. Entertain veterans by singing and dancing.
34. What can we learn about Memorial Day
A. It is in remembrance of war dead.
B. It is another name for Veterans Day.
C. It is observed on November 11th every year.
D. It honors soldiers who are serving in the military.
35. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The origin of Veterans Day.
B. The History of Veterans Day.
C. Veterans Day around the world.
D. The observance of Veterans Day.
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。
Why you should read every day
When was the last time you read a book Do your daily reading habits center around tweets or Facebook updates (更新) If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.
Mental Stimulation (振奋精神)
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow (or possibly even prevent) the progress of Alzheimer's and Dementia. 36 Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.
Wider Knowledge
Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. 37
Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. 38 And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.
39
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story — the rest of the world just falls away, and you can immerse (沉浸) yourself in every fine detail you're absorbing. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you'll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.
Tranquility (安宁)
40 Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.
A. Stronger thinking skills
B. Improved focus and concentration
C. A well-written novel can transport you to other worlds.
D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.
E. That's because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing power.
F. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures.
G. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I believe that with hard work and dedication (奉献) anything can be achieved. In life I had a 41 that taught me this exact belief.
The symbol that 42 me of this hard work and dedication is my Lewandowski jersey (运动衫). This jersey has been an important 43 of my life for a long time. In college, I 44 it on many occasions to play soccer. The day I 45 hard work and dedication could get a person to where he wanted to be, was just the 46 day I received my jersey. My family was on a vacation in Poland. One day, my dad 47 me to my first Polish International Friendly. This was a soccer 48 that was played in Poland against other national teams. The purpose of the game was to work hard to win. My dad 49 me my Lewandowski jersey before we entered the 50 . Lewandowski had been having an amazing season as Poland's 51 goal scoring striker.
The day we went, Poland was playing Germany. Germany was the 52 team in the world, and Poland was about the twentieth. 53 , it was obvious that Germany was going to win easily. However, Lewandowski didn't 54 it that way. He was determined to work hard and score some goals for Poland, and to hopefully win. Lewandowski 55 twice alone and he together with his teammates continued to fight 56 hard. I saw Lewandowski sweating and downright exhausted from the incredible game. 57 the Polish team won.
I saw what hard work looked like. I made up my mind to become the best that I can be. The jersey for me is a(n) 58 of what it takes to become 59 great. It shows me that it takes hard work and determination to 60 the goals that we want to achieve.
41. A. problem B. truth C. teacher D. lesson
42. A. reminds B. informs C. warns D. persuades
43. A. event B. part C. dream D. moment
44. A. liked B. noticed C. wore D. valued
45. A. imagined B. guessed C. doubted D. realized
46. A. previous B. same C. following D. other
47. A. invited B. introduced C. took D. allowed
48. A. game B. team C. ball D. activity
49. A. lent B. found C. gave D. bought
50. A. ground B. theater C. stadium D. hall
51. A. common B. top C. proud D. last
52. A. best B. newest C. busiest D. rapidest
53. A. Then B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
54. A. play B. learn C. see D. keep
55. A. competed B. scored C. rested D. appeared
56. A. extremely B. exactly C. simply D. regularly
57. A. In time B. In total C. At once D. At last
58. A. memory B. sign C. effort D. attempt
59. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
60. A. reach B. catch C. build D. decide
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In advance of the Allied landings at Normandy, the British planned the aerial bombing of the Amiens Prison in northwest France.
On February 18, 1944, 18 of the legendary Mosquito fighter-bombers (蚊式轰炸机) carried out the plan 61. ________ (free) the 700 French Resistance members 62. ________ (lock) up there. The weather that day was so bad that one of the pilots thought 63. ________ it was a seemingly impossible task. However, the group still 64. ________ (fly) across the English Channel at just 15 meters above the waves, though five had to turn back due to radio and engine problems. Now down to 13 planes, Group Captain Charles Pickard carried on 65. ________ the raid.
At 12:01 pm, the bombers attacked the prison wall to allow the prisoners 66. ________ route of escape. They went on to destroy the blocks where German officers were standing guard, many of 67. ________ were killed or wounded. Two Mosquitos also attacked the nearby train station, 68. ________ (buy) the prisoners time while the German soldiers were distracted. Only two aircraft were lost in the attack. While 258 prisoners escaped, 102 69. ________ (kill) in the raid and another 155 were caught and kept as prisoners. Even today the sheer skill and courage shown by the Mosquito pilots are considered to be 70. ________ (true) admirable.
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。
Today Mr. Zhang, our English teacher, told us what to improve our English writing skills. The ability to write in English is becoming increasing important in English communication as well as in examinations. Thus, it is worth focus our attention on.
In order to write a good essay, we should had an excellent command of over 2,000 frequently-used English word. It's necessary and useful for them to read or even recite beautiful English articles. Beside, as the saying goes, that “Practice makes perfect”, so we should take every possible chance to write in English.
According to my personal experience, keep a diary every day is a good means to achieve the aim. I hope Mr. Zhang will suggest in our class.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
上周五你班组织同学们参观了抗日战争纪念馆（Anti-Japanese War Museum），请你给校英文报写一篇报道，介绍你们的参观过程。内容主要包括：
1. 观看墙上有关抗日战争的照片；
2. 听老军人讲述战争经历；
3. 与老军人合影；
4. 同学们的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Last Friday, our class visited the Anti-Japanese War Museum.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
选做题
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
[A]
Madeleine Liu and Angela Wang are both students in Grade 11 at Vancouver's West Point Grey Academy. Last night they won the first prize in Startup Weekend Vancouver's 7th yearly competition. They were awarded $10,000 for their newly created company they've named Culitech.
Their goal is to develop a line of smart cutlery (knives, forks and spoons used for eating). The instruments will use a technology called near-infrared spectrometry (近红外光谱法) to warn users about the nutritional (营养的) content in their food, as well as the presence of allergens (过敏原), poisons and bacteria.
The products are still in the research-and-development stage. The teens are now trying to reduce the size of a spectrometer so they can commercialize (使供应市场) this product.
Ms. Liu and Ms. Wang are hopeful that their new product will not only be good business but will help people around the world.
“In Canada, one in 13 people have a food allergy, and in the US every three minutes somebody is sent to the emergency room for a food-related allergy,” Ms. Liu said. “So right now there is a need for medical invention.”
For Ms. Wang, the motivation behind the product is a bit more personal. She originally thought of smart cutlery as a solution to help fight the spread of helicobacter pylori, a dangerous bacterium that can lead to cancer and is common in China.
“I realized there's a need for this product because my mom has helicobacter pylori,” she said.
So the product can be made to fit these two very specific needs. The teens hope a bacteria-specific version of the product can be marketed in China. The other version, which focuses on identifying allergens and alerting users about nutritional content, may find its home in North America.
But while building a successful business is important to Ms. Liu, she said her long-term goal is to be able to help people. She also plans to create social organizations in the future.
“I've been thinking of one that can help people that are unemployed get an education or find a job,” she said.
Both girls have yet to decide where they want to go to university, but they are sure they want to study science and business, and get the skills to make Culitech a reality.
1. For what purpose is the teens' invention used
A. Cooking more delicious food.
B. Making food more nutritional.
C. Offering information about food safety.
D. Helping teenagers learn more about light.
2. What inspired Angela Wang to invent the product
A. The problems of food-related allergies.
B. The serious harm of a type of bacteria.
C. The strong wish to win the first prize.
D. The big profits on medical products.
3. What do we learn about the new product
A. It will be used by doctors.
B. It is sold at very low prices.
C. It has been put on the market.
D. It will be designed into two types.
4. For Madeleine Liu, what is her life's ambition
A. Study at a first-class university.
B. Work for the welfare of the public.
C. Make Culitech a reality immediately.
D. Have a successful career in education.
5. What does the text mainly tell us about
A. Smart cutlery developed by two teens.
B. The exciting personal life of two girls.
C. A newly created company's rapid growth.
D. Startup Weekend Vancouver's competition.
[B]
A particularly wet summer in the Midwest may mean fewer pumpkin pies on holiday tables this fall. Pumpkin brand Libby's, owned by Nestlé, supplies about 80 percent of the canned pumpkin used worldwide. This fall, the company reports that unusually soggy weather has left farmers with about half as many pumpkins as usual.
Libby's depends on a special strain (品种) of pumpkins grown in Illinois, known as Libby's Select Dickinson pumpkins. Dickinson pumpkins are especially well suited for baking — they're different from the pumpkins typically carved into jack-o' -lanterns.
Plants need water to grow, but pumpkins generally do best in warm, relatively dry conditions. If there's too much rain, they don't grow to their full size and have a higher water content. Damp conditions also encourage the spread of certain diseases that affect pumpkins.
This past June (an important time of year for pumpkin growth), Illinois received 9.42 inches of rain — more than double the average rainfall for the month. “Out of 121 years of data, that is easily an all-time record,” Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey told Climatewire.
The record rainfall is part of a trend (趋势), particularly in Illinois. The state has experienced a 10 percent increase in rainfall during the past century and several years in the past decade that were unusually wet or dry. “We're fairly certain that's tied to climate change,” climatologist Jim Angel of the University of Illinois told Climatewire.
This year isn't the first time that rain has caused trouble for Libby's. In 2009, heavy rains affected the harvest, rather than the growing period. Fields were too wet for tractors to gather the crops, and many pumpkins rotted (腐烂) in the fields.
The company is hopeful that it can meet the needs of this year's holiday bakers but suggests stocking up on pumpkin sooner rather than later. Once the last can of pumpkin has shipped out to stores, there won't be any more available until next year's harvest.
6. What does the underlined word “soggy” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Rather freezing.
B. Extremely hot.
C. Quite mild.
D. Very wet.
7. What is Libby's facing this year
A. Falling sales.
B. Labor surplus.
C. Material shortage.
D. Fierce competition.
8. What can we infer about this year's Dickinson pumpkins grown in Illinois
A. They may taste better.
B. They may grow smaller than before.
C. They may be used as jack-o' -lanterns.
D. They may be harvested in the early summer.
9. What happened to pumpkin farmers in 2009
A. They had a poor harvest.
B. They benefited from Libby's.
C. They stocked many pumpkins.
D. They used tractors to gather the crops.
10. Where does this text probably come from
A. A news report.
B. A research paper.
C. A weather forecast.
D. A press advertisement.
参考答案
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41-45 DABCD 46-50 BCADC 51-55 BADCB 56-60 ADBCA
61. to free 62. locked 63. that
64. flew 65. with 66. a
67. whom 68. buying 69. were killed
70. truly
短文改错：
71. ... told us what to improve ... what → how
72. ... increasing important ... increasing → increasingly
73. ... it is worth focus ... focus → focusing
74. ... we should had ... had → have
75. ... English word. word → words
76. ... useful for them ... them → us
77. Beside ... Beside → Besides
78. ... that “Practice makes perfect”... 去掉that
79. ... keep a diary ... keep → keeping
80. ... suggest in our class. suggest后加it
One possible version:
Last Friday, our class visited the Anti-Japanese War Museum. When we went into the exhibition room, we were attracted by the pictures and introductions about the war on the walls. Some of us took notes carefully and we were all shocked at the cruelty of the war. Then we gathered and listened to an old soldier who told us about his experiences during the war. We were very glad to meet such a hero. Last, we all came to the front of the museum and took a picture with the old soldier in memory of our visit.
By visiting the museum, we can learn what happened in the war and treasure our peaceful life.
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ruben Trevino在生活中对作者的帮助和影响。
21. C。推理判断题。由第一、二段的描述可知，作者钦佩Ruben Trevino的智力、友善、慈爱的天性和善良；由此可以推断，Ruben Trevino是一个品格高尚、值得人尊敬的人。
22. D。细节理解题。由第三段中的He didn't teach me to be tough and hurt another person ... how to have a heart ... and said that the kid was probably having a hard day可知，当作者受到欺负时，Ruben告诉他要理解、宽容那个孩子。
23. A。推理判断题。由文中的描述可知，作者对Ruben Trevino充满了钦佩和感激之情。
B篇 (文娱)
本文是应用文。文章是对电影《盟军夺宝队》和《为奴十二年》的评论。
24. D。细节理解题。由第一段中的to restore famous art pieces to their rightful owners可知，在电影《盟军夺宝队》中，这支队伍被派往欧洲是为了从纳粹手中夺回珍贵文物。
25. C。推理判断题。由第四段中的Though there's some enjoyable acting, the film suffers from a lack of focus和第五段中的nearly two-hour search only manages to raise a few laughs, and far more yawns covered by popcorn-coated hands可知，Chris Lau认为这部电影很乏味。
26. C。细节理解题。由Brutal, beautiful fighter介绍内容的第一段The film 12 Years a Slave will make your heart break, but also sing in celebration of the amazing strength of the human spirit可知，《为奴十二年》是一部既让人心痛又振奋人心的电影。
27. B。文章出处题。通读文章可知，本文是两则电影评论，故最有可能出自报纸的娱乐专栏。
C篇 (自然)
本文是说明文。地球上冰层的融化可能导致海平面加速上升，物种大量消失，人类生活面临灾难。
28. B。词义猜测题。由第一段的描述以及该段中的the ice has gradually melted和the only ice sheets on Earth's land masses are found in Antarctica and Greenland可知，冰逐渐融化，冰原也变小了，两万年前，欧洲、亚洲、北美洲和南美洲大部分被巨大的冰覆盖着，而现在地球陆地上的冰原只存在于南极洲和格陵兰岛。
29. D。观点态度题。由第二段中的At first sight, these remote left-overs from the last Ice Age seem of little importance for most of us today可知，乍一看，这些从冰河时代留下来的冰原对我们大多数人来说似乎意义不大，由此可推断，大多数人并不关心冰原的存在。
30. A。推理判断题。由第二段中的our planet is warming as a result of the greenhouse gases和If the planet becomes warmer ... would cause widespread flooding of low-lying coastal areas and threaten many large cities可知，如果大气中的温室气体继续增加，地球将会变得更温暖，冰原开始融化，海平面将会上升，这会使得低洼的沿海地区洪水泛滥，甚至会威胁到很多大城市。
31. C。推理判断题。由最后一段中的If the ice disappears, Earth is likely to become warmer and major climate changes could occur. Wildlife living in the polar regions may also be destroyed可知，地球上冰层的融化和消失将会带来灾难性的后果。
D篇 (节假日活动)
本文是说明文。退伍军人节是美国的全国性节日，以向退伍军人表示敬意。
32. B。细节理解题。由第一段中的acknowledging the men and women who have served in our armed forces可知，退伍军人节是为了向退伍军人表示敬意。
33. A。细节理解题。由第二段中的by visiting hospitalized veterans, performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social events可知，参加活动的孩子们可以看望住院的退休老兵，帮残疾的退休老兵做杂务，还可以组织社区范围内的社交活动。
34. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war可知，美国的阵亡将士纪念日是为了悼念在各战争中阵亡的美军官兵。
35. C。段落大意题。由第四段的描述可知，本段主要介绍了不同国家的退伍军人节的意义及名称。
第二节：
话题：日常活动
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了读书的几大益处。
36. E。由该空前的Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow (or possibly even prevent) the progress of Alzheimer's and Dementia可知，E项内容“那是因为保持大脑活跃可以防止它失去能量”符合此处语境。
37. G。由该段的标题Wider Knowledge以及该空前的描述可知，你掌握的知识越多，应对未来的挑战时你的准备就越充分。
38. C。由该空后的And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment可知，C项内容“一本写得很好的小说可以带你进入另一个世界”符合此处语境。
39. B。由该段中的your attention is focused和how much more focused you are可知，本段主要说明阅读能够提高集中力和专注力。
40. D。由该段标题Tranquility以及该空后的描述可知，读一本好书也可以给你的内心带来平静和安宁。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：个人情感
本文是记叙文。波兰运动员Lewandowski奋力拼搏战胜德国队的精神令作者倍受鼓舞：只要努力拼搏，我们的目标就有可能实现。
41. D。由下文的描述可知，“我”的这一信念来自于生活中的“经验教训（lesson）”——一次观看足球比赛的经历。
42. A。由下文的描述可知，让“我”“想起（reminds）”刻苦努力与奉献的是一件Lewandowski运动衣。
43. B。由下文中的on many occasions to play soccer可知，这件Lewandowski运动衣是“我”生活中重要的一“部分（part）”。
44. C。在大学时，“我”在很多踢足球的场合都“穿（wore）”那件运动衣。
45. D。46. B。由下文的描述可知，“我”“意识到（realized）”努力和奉献会让一个人成功正是“我”收到那件Lewandowski运动衣的“同一（same）”天。
47. C。由下文的描述可知，父亲“带（took）”“我”去观看“我”有生以来看到的第一场国际间的足球赛。
48. A。由下文中的The purpose of the game was to work hard to win可知，Polish International Friendly是国际水平的足球“比赛（game）”。
49. D。50. C。由上下文的描述可知，父亲在进入“体育场（stadium）”前给“我”“买了（bought）” 一件Lewandowski运动衣。
51. B。由下文的描述可推知，Lewandowski是波兰队“顶尖的（top）”进球前锋。
52. A。由下文中的Poland was about the twentieth和Germany was going to win easily可知，德国队是世界上“最好的（best）”足球队。
53. D。由上下文的描述可知，波兰队和德国队实力悬殊，“因此（Therefore）”，德国队将轻松获胜。
54. C。由下文中的He was determined to work hard and score some goals for Poland, and to hopefully win可知，然而，Lewandowski并不这么“看（see）”。
55. B。由下文中的the Polish team won可知，Lewandowski“进球（scored）”两次。
56. A。Lewandowski和其他队友继续“奋战（fight extremely hard）”。
57. D。“最终（At last）”，波兰队获胜。
58. B。由上文中的symbol可知，这件运动衣对于“我”来说是一种“标志（sign）”。
59. C。由文中的描述可知，此处指如何成为“伟大的人（something great）”。
60. A。由该空后的the goals that we want to achieve可知，要“达到（reach）”目标，需要不懈地努力和付出。
第二节：
61. to free。考查不定式作定语的用法。plan后常接不定式作后置定语，故填to free。
62. locked。考查过去分词作定语的用法。lock和members之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且lock所表示的动作已经完成，故填locked。
63. that。考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句，且从句的意思和成分均完整，故填that。
64. flew。考查一般过去时。由后面的had to可知，此句是对过去事实的描述，应用一般过去时，故填flew。
65. with。考查介词。carry on with sth.表示“继续某事”。
66. a。考查不定冠词。route意为“道路”，是可数名词且在此表泛指，故填不定冠词a。
67. whom。考查关系代词。逗号后是“many of +关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句，补充说明officers，故填whom。
68. buying。考查动词-ing形式作状语的用法。Mosquitos与buy之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且buy所表示的动作与主句谓语动词所表示的动作同时发生，故填buying。
69. were killed。考查一般过去时的被动语态。由前面的escaped可知，此句是对过去事实的描述，应用一般过去时，又因为102 (prisoners)与kill之间是被动关系，故填were killed。
70. truly。考查副词。设空处修饰admirable，表示“真正地”，故填truly。
[选做题参考答案及解析]
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1-5 CBDBA 6-10 DCBAA
解析
A篇 (现代技术)
本文是记叙文。温哥华两名华裔少年发明的一种智能餐具能够向人们提供食品安全方面的信息。
1. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的The instruments will ... poisons and bacteria可知，这项发明能够给人们提供食品安全方面的信息。
2. B。细节理解题。由第六、七段可知，幽门螺杆菌的危害让Angela Wang产生了发明这种产品的想法。
3. D。细节理解题。由第八段可知，这种新产品将被设计成两种，分别面向中国和北美两个市场。
4. B。推理判断题。由倒数第三段和倒数第二段可知，Madeleine Liu决心一生为公众事业而努力奋斗。
5. A。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文报道了温哥华两名华裔少年发明的一种能够提供食品安全信息的智能餐具。
B篇 (自然)
本文是说明文。因大雨成灾，美国南瓜收成惨淡，南瓜罐头供给将受影响。
6. D。词义猜测题。由上文中的A particularly wet summer以及下文多次提到的rainfall可知，今年秋季潮湿、多雨的天气让南瓜产量比往年少了一半。
7. C。细节理解题。由于多雨天气造成南瓜产量大幅度降低，供应全世界八成南瓜罐头的Libby's公司今年将面临原材料短缺的问题。
8. B。推理判断题。由第三段介绍南瓜生长的条件可知，过多的雨水会导致南瓜长不大；再由第四段可知，今年伊利诺斯州六月份雨量是同期的两倍多，故今年在伊利诺斯州种植的Dickinson南瓜很可能会比以往长得小。
9. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的In 2009, heavy rains affected the harvest ... many pumpkins rotted in the fields可知，2009年的大雨使得大量的南瓜因不能及时收割而烂在了地里，故那年种植南瓜的农民收成很不好。
10. A。文章出处题。今年因大雨成灾，美国最大的南瓜生产地伊利诺斯州收成锐减，而使美国最大的南瓜罐头制造商Libby's的产量深受影响。本文就造成南瓜产量降低的原因进行了报道。
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
[A]
My name is Christian Domingos. I have a SuperDAD in my life. Every kid dreams about one day being just like his dad. I have a dream to be one day like a SuperDAD who isn't my real dad. My SuperDAD is my best friend, my hero, my superman, Ruben Trevino. Ruben works as a project manager. In my eyes, a SuperDAD's behavior is what sets them apart from all others.
Ruben is said to be known by his quiet courage and determination in his work. He is the source of strength in my family. He provides me with guidance and stability (稳定). He doesn't just guide me, listen to me and show me how to lead my life; he's the man I want to be like. I admire him for his intellectual ability, friendly behavior, loving nature and kindness. He has always been an inspiring (鼓舞人心的) example in my life.
I want to be just like him when I get older and not for all of his good qualities, but for his heart. My mom got sick with cancer years back as our family went through some hard times. During those hard times, Ruben showed me how to get through my own hard times at school — I was being bullied (欺凌) — and still be supportive and strong at home. He didn't teach me to be tough and hurt another person. He taught me how to have a heart. He put things in perspective (正确处理事情) and said that the kid was probably having a hard day. Over time, Ruben has taught me to lead with my heart. I like being me and how Ruben led me to be the person I am today.
Ruben is a wonderful man. He is the person in my life that I can trust the most. I could tell my mother anything in the world and she'll understand me, but Ruben was there for me when my mother couldn't be. That is a true SuperDAD, being behind the heart and soul (灵魂) of a family in good times and bad.
21. What can we infer about Ruben Trevino
A. He is every kid's dream superman.
B. He behaves rather differently from others.
C. He is a respectable man of great character.
D. He helps many families in one way or another.
22. What did Ruben do when the author was bullied
A. He helped punish the bully.
B. He told him to fight back bravely.
C. He patiently taught the bully a lesson.
D. He told him to be generous and forgiving.
23. What kind of feeling does the author show in the text
A. Admiration.
B. Sympathy.
C. Worry.
D. Dissatisfaction.
[B]
Only thrilling for art addicts
Towards the end of the Second World War, Towards the end of the Second World War, America sent a special group of soldiers to Europe to restore famous art pieces to their rightful owners. The Monuments Men, directed by George Clooney, is inspired by this culture-preserving task.
Set in 1943, historian Frank Stokes (Clooney) successfully persuades the US president of the need to get back stolen art from the Nazis. Frank believes only by returning the art pieces to their owners can civilization develop as a whole.
So he gathers seven fine arts and history experts; after some basic training, the group went into the heart of the battlefield to recover missing art pieces.
Though there's some enjoyable acting, the film suffers from a lack of focus.
The script (剧本) is not particularly amusing either: nearly two-hour search only manages to raise a few laughs, and far more yawns covered by popcorn-coated hands.
If you're an art lover, I suppose the simple idea of saving art alone may be absolutely thrilling.
— Chris Lau
Brutal (残忍的), beautiful fighter
The film 12 Years a Slave will make your heart break, but also sing in celebration of the amazing strength of the human spirit.
British director Steve McQueen's movie is all the more remarkable because it is based on a true story. Chiwetel Ejiofor, stars as Solomon Northup, a black man whose happy life is turned upside down.
The educated violinist is born a free man in New York state. He is abducted (绑架), and taken to the Deep South and sold as a slave.
He is passed between owners, tortured (折磨) and even left for dead, yet remains determined to lift his spirits and those of other slaves.
It's not an easy film to watch because of the many heartbreaking scenes: lynchings, whippings, assaults. These scenes force us to see the brutal reality of slavery — and question now things could have been allowed to go so wrong.
Ejiofor impresses the audience with his ability to express suffering with the simplest of facial expressions on his face.
It's no surprise this has been nominated (提名) for nine Oscars.
— Mabel Sieh
24. What was the group's aim in the movie The Monuments Men
A. To record World War II.
B. To perform military duties.
C. To protect the US president.
D. To rescue artistic masterpieces.
25. How does Chris Lau find The Monuments Men
A. Touching.
B. Exciting.
C. Uninteresting.
D. Confusing.
26. What can we know about the movie 12 Years a Slave
A. It won nine Oscar awards.
B. It is full of fighting and violence.
C. It is inspiring though heartbreaking.
D. It's set during the American Civil War.
27. In which column of a newspaper would you probably find the text
A. Literature.
B. Entertainment.
C. Interview.
D. Education.
[C]
About 20,000 years ago, much of Europe, Asia, North and South America was covered by huge sheets (片) of ice, each many kilometres thick. Since then, the ice has gradually melted and the ice sheets have retreated. Today, the only ice sheets on Earth's land masses are found in Antarctica and Greenland. Some ice also occurs as glaciers (冰河) in mountainous regions and as floating ice floes (浮冰块) in the Arctic Ocean and around Antarctica.
At first sight, these remote left-overs from the last Ice Age seem of little importance for most of us today. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Many scientists believe that our planet is warming as a result of the greenhouse gases that we are pumping into the atmosphere. If the planet becomes warmer, the ice sheets will start to melt, causing sea level to rise perhaps several metres by the end of this century. Such a rise would cause widespread flooding of low-lying coastal areas and threaten many large cities.
Observations from space suggest that parts of the major ice sheets are beginning to melt more rapidly. Meanwhile, recent satellite images have also shown that unusually large areas of sea ice have been melting during the Arctic summer. Although sea level will not be affected by the melting of the floating ice, there will be other important environmental changes. For example, ice sheets act like a mirror, reflecting (反射) sunlight and cooling Earth. If the ice disappears, Earth is likely to become warmer and major climate changes could occur. Wildlife living in the polar regions may also be destroyed.
28. What does the underlined word “retreated” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Grown.
B. Reduced.
C. Formed.
D. Disappeared.
29. What's most common people's attitude towards the ice sheets
A. Optimistic.
B. Critical.
C. Sincere.
D. Unconcerned.
30. What would happen if the greenhouse gases continue to increase
A. Vast amounts of land will be flooded.
B. Large cities in the world will disappear.
C. The sea level will drop to its lowest level.
D. Global temperatures will drop sharply.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Ice sheets melt faster than floating ice.
B. The melting of floating ice isn't damaging.
C. Sea ice melting will have disastrous effects.
D. Space research contributes to climate changes.
[D]
For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work. However this November 11th, be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose, by acknowledging (感谢) the men and women who have served in our armed forces.
And you don't have to stop at just this one day. Join the over 10,000 youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil (宠坏) them for an entire week, from November 4th to 11th, by visiting hospitalized veterans, performing chores (杂务) for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social events. The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school, is a great way to not only show your appreciation, but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like-minded kids and make a real difference in a veteran's life.
People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason. There is however a subtle but important difference between the two. While both honor our military personnel, the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war, while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time, during peace or war.
Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans, the meaning is slightly different for each one. Some like the United Kingdom, celebrate it in honor of all soldiers — living or dead, while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans. They also call it different names. France and New Zealand still call it Armistice Day. In the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada it is referred to as Remembrance Day, while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day.
No matter what it is called, the reason for observing the day is the same — to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us.
32. What's the prime purpose of Veterans Day
A. To let people have one more day off.
B. To show respect for soldiers' contributions.
C. To organize fun activities for school children.
D. To celebrate America's success in world wars.
33. What can kids do at the Young Marines group program
A. Help take care of sick veterans.
B. Organize parties for disabled veterans.
C. Share stories with veterans and other kids.
D. Entertain veterans by singing and dancing.
34. What can we learn about Memorial Day
A. It is in remembrance of war dead.
B. It is another name for Veterans Day.
C. It is observed on November 11th every year.
D. It honors soldiers who are serving in the military.
35. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The origin of Veterans Day.
B. The History of Veterans Day.
C. Veterans Day around the world.
D. The observance of Veterans Day.
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。
Why you should read every day
When was the last time you read a book Do your daily reading habits center around tweets or Facebook updates (更新) If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.
Mental Stimulation (振奋精神)
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow (or possibly even prevent) the progress of Alzheimer's and Dementia. 36 Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.
Wider Knowledge
Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. 37
Stress Reduction
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. 38 And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.
39
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story — the rest of the world just falls away, and you can immerse (沉浸) yourself in every fine detail you're absorbing. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you'll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.
Tranquility (安宁)
40 Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.
A. Stronger thinking skills
B. Improved focus and concentration
C. A well-written novel can transport you to other worlds.
D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.
E. That's because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing power.
F. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures.
G. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I believe that with hard work and dedication (奉献) anything can be achieved. In life I had a 41 that taught me this exact belief.
The symbol that 42 me of this hard work and dedication is my Lewandowski jersey (运动衫). This jersey has been an important 43 of my life for a long time. In college, I 44 it on many occasions to play soccer. The day I 45 hard work and dedication could get a person to where he wanted to be, was just the 46 day I received my jersey. My family was on a vacation in Poland. One day, my dad 47 me to my first Polish International Friendly. This was a soccer 48 that was played in Poland against other national teams. The purpose of the game was to work hard to win. My dad 49 me my Lewandowski jersey before we entered the 50 . Lewandowski had been having an amazing season as Poland's 51 goal scoring striker.
The day we went, Poland was playing Germany. Germany was the 52 team in the world, and Poland was about the twentieth. 53 , it was obvious that Germany was going to win easily. However, Lewandowski didn't 54 it that way. He was determined to work hard and score some goals for Poland, and to hopefully win. Lewandowski 55 twice alone and he together with his teammates continued to fight 56 hard. I saw Lewandowski sweating and downright exhausted from the incredible game. 57 the Polish team won.
I saw what hard work looked like. I made up my mind to become the best that I can be. The jersey for me is a(n) 58 of what it takes to become 59 great. It shows me that it takes hard work and determination to 60 the goals that we want to achieve.
41. A. problem B. truth C. teacher D. lesson
42. A. reminds B. informs C. warns D. persuades
43. A. event B. part C. dream D. moment
44. A. liked B. noticed C. wore D. valued
45. A. imagined B. guessed C. doubted D. realized
46. A. previous B. same C. following D. other
47. A. invited B. introduced C. took D. allowed
48. A. game B. team C. ball D. activity
49. A. lent B. found C. gave D. bought
50. A. ground B. theater C. stadium D. hall
51. A. common B. top C. proud D. last
52. A. best B. newest C. busiest D. rapidest
53. A. Then B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
54. A. play B. learn C. see D. keep
55. A. competed B. scored C. rested D. appeared
56. A. extremely B. exactly C. simply D. regularly
57. A. In time B. In total C. At once D. At last
58. A. memory B. sign C. effort D. attempt
59. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing
60. A. reach B. catch C. build D. decide
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In advance of the Allied landings at Normandy, the British planned the aerial bombing of the Amiens Prison in northwest France.
On February 18, 1944, 18 of the legendary Mosquito fighter-bombers (蚊式轰炸机) carried out the plan 61. ________ (free) the 700 French Resistance members 62. ________ (lock) up there. The weather that day was so bad that one of the pilots thought 63. ________ it was a seemingly impossible task. However, the group still 64. ________ (fly) across the English Channel at just 15 meters above the waves, though five had to turn back due to radio and engine problems. Now down to 13 planes, Group Captain Charles Pickard carried on 65. ________ the raid.
At 12:01 pm, the bombers attacked the prison wall to allow the prisoners 66. ________ route of escape. They went on to destroy the blocks where German officers were standing guard, many of 67. ________ were killed or wounded. Two Mosquitos also attacked the nearby train station, 68. ________ (buy) the prisoners time while the German soldiers were distracted. Only two aircraft were lost in the attack. While 258 prisoners escaped, 102 69. ________ (kill) in the raid and another 155 were caught and kept as prisoners. Even today the sheer skill and courage shown by the Mosquito pilots are considered to be 70. ________ (true) admirable.
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。
Today Mr. Zhang, our English teacher, told us what to improve our English writing skills. The ability to write in English is becoming increasing important in English communication as well as in examinations. Thus, it is worth focus our attention on.
In order to write a good essay, we should had an excellent command of over 2,000 frequently-used English word. It's necessary and useful for them to read or even recite beautiful English articles. Beside, as the saying goes, that “Practice makes perfect”, so we should take every possible chance to write in English.
According to my personal experience, keep a diary every day is a good means to achieve the aim. I hope Mr. Zhang will suggest in our class.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
上周五你班组织同学们参观了抗日战争纪念馆（Anti-Japanese War Museum），请你给校英文报写一篇报道，介绍你们的参观过程。内容主要包括：
1. 观看墙上有关抗日战争的照片；
2. 听老军人讲述战争经历；
3. 与老军人合影；
4. 同学们的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Last Friday, our class visited the Anti-Japanese War Museum.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
选做题
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
[A]
Madeleine Liu and Angela Wang are both students in Grade 11 at Vancouver's West Point Grey Academy. Last night they won the first prize in Startup Weekend Vancouver's 7th yearly competition. They were awarded $10,000 for their newly created company they've named Culitech.
Their goal is to develop a line of smart cutlery (knives, forks and spoons used for eating). The instruments will use a technology called near-infrared spectrometry (近红外光谱法) to warn users about the nutritional (营养的) content in their food, as well as the presence of allergens (过敏原), poisons and bacteria.
The products are still in the research-and-development stage. The teens are now trying to reduce the size of a spectrometer so they can commercialize (使供应市场) this product.
Ms. Liu and Ms. Wang are hopeful that their new product will not only be good business but will help people around the world.
“In Canada, one in 13 people have a food allergy, and in the US every three minutes somebody is sent to the emergency room for a food-related allergy,” Ms. Liu said. “So right now there is a need for medical invention.”
For Ms. Wang, the motivation behind the product is a bit more personal. She originally thought of smart cutlery as a solution to help fight the spread of helicobacter pylori, a dangerous bacterium that can lead to cancer and is common in China.
“I realized there's a need for this product because my mom has helicobacter pylori,” she said.
So the product can be made to fit these two very specific needs. The teens hope a bacteria-specific version of the product can be marketed in China. The other version, which focuses on identifying allergens and alerting users about nutritional content, may find its home in North America.
But while building a successful business is important to Ms. Liu, she said her long-term goal is to be able to help people. She also plans to create social organizations in the future.
“I've been thinking of one that can help people that are unemployed get an education or find a job,” she said.
Both girls have yet to decide where they want to go to university, but they are sure they want to study science and business, and get the skills to make Culitech a reality.
1. For what purpose is the teens' invention used
A. Cooking more delicious food.
B. Making food more nutritional.
C. Offering information about food safety.
D. Helping teenagers learn more about light.
2. What inspired Angela Wang to invent the product
A. The problems of food-related allergies.
B. The serious harm of a type of bacteria.
C. The strong wish to win the first prize.
D. The big profits on medical products.
3. What do we learn about the new product
A. It will be used by doctors.
B. It is sold at very low prices.
C. It has been put on the market.
D. It will be designed into two types.
4. For Madeleine Liu, what is her life's ambition
A. Study at a first-class university.
B. Work for the welfare of the public.
C. Make Culitech a reality immediately.
D. Have a successful career in education.
5. What does the text mainly tell us about
A. Smart cutlery developed by two teens.
B. The exciting personal life of two girls.
C. A newly created company's rapid growth.
D. Startup Weekend Vancouver's competition.
[B]
A particularly wet summer in the Midwest may mean fewer pumpkin pies on holiday tables this fall. Pumpkin brand Libby's, owned by Nestlé, supplies about 80 percent of the canned pumpkin used worldwide. This fall, the company reports that unusually soggy weather has left farmers with about half as many pumpkins as usual.
Libby's depends on a special strain (品种) of pumpkins grown in Illinois, known as Libby's Select Dickinson pumpkins. Dickinson pumpkins are especially well suited for baking — they're different from the pumpkins typically carved into jack-o' -lanterns.
Plants need water to grow, but pumpkins generally do best in warm, relatively dry conditions. If there's too much rain, they don't grow to their full size and have a higher water content. Damp conditions also encourage the spread of certain diseases that affect pumpkins.
This past June (an important time of year for pumpkin growth), Illinois received 9.42 inches of rain — more than double the average rainfall for the month. “Out of 121 years of data, that is easily an all-time record,” Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey told Climatewire.
The record rainfall is part of a trend (趋势), particularly in Illinois. The state has experienced a 10 percent increase in rainfall during the past century and several years in the past decade that were unusually wet or dry. “We're fairly certain that's tied to climate change,” climatologist Jim Angel of the University of Illinois told Climatewire.
This year isn't the first time that rain has caused trouble for Libby's. In 2009, heavy rains affected the harvest, rather than the growing period. Fields were too wet for tractors to gather the crops, and many pumpkins rotted (腐烂) in the fields.
The company is hopeful that it can meet the needs of this year's holiday bakers but suggests stocking up on pumpkin sooner rather than later. Once the last can of pumpkin has shipped out to stores, there won't be any more available until next year's harvest.
6. What does the underlined word “soggy” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Rather freezing.
B. Extremely hot.
C. Quite mild.
D. Very wet.
7. What is Libby's facing this year
A. Falling sales.
B. Labor surplus.
C. Material shortage.
D. Fierce competition.
8. What can we infer about this year's Dickinson pumpkins grown in Illinois
A. They may taste better.
B. They may grow smaller than before.
C. They may be used as jack-o' -lanterns.
D. They may be harvested in the early summer.
9. What happened to pumpkin farmers in 2009
A. They had a poor harvest.
B. They benefited from Libby's.
C. They stocked many pumpkins.
D. They used tractors to gather the crops.
10. Where does this text probably come from
A. A news report.
B. A research paper.
C. A weather forecast.
D. A press advertisement.
参考答案
21-25 CDADC 26-30 CBBDA 31-35 CBAAC 36-40 EGCBD
41-45 DABCD 46-50 BCADC 51-55 BADCB 56-60 ADBCA
61. to free 62. locked 63. that
64. flew 65. with 66. a
67. whom 68. buying 69. were killed
70. truly
短文改错：
71. ... told us what to improve ... what → how
72. ... increasing important ... increasing → increasingly
73. ... it is worth focus ... focus → focusing
74. ... we should had ... had → have
75. ... English word. word → words
76. ... useful for them ... them → us
77. Beside ... Beside → Besides
78. ... that “Practice makes perfect”... 去掉that
79. ... keep a diary ... keep → keeping
80. ... suggest in our class. suggest后加it
One possible version:
Last Friday, our class visited the Anti-Japanese War Museum. When we went into the exhibition room, we were attracted by the pictures and introductions about the war on the walls. Some of us took notes carefully and we were all shocked at the cruelty of the war. Then we gathered and listened to an old soldier who told us about his experiences during the war. We were very glad to meet such a hero. Last, we all came to the front of the museum and took a picture with the old soldier in memory of our visit.
By visiting the museum, we can learn what happened in the war and treasure our peaceful life.
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ruben Trevino在生活中对作者的帮助和影响。
21. C。推理判断题。由第一、二段的描述可知，作者钦佩Ruben Trevino的智力、友善、慈爱的天性和善良；由此可以推断，Ruben Trevino是一个品格高尚、值得人尊敬的人。
22. D。细节理解题。由第三段中的He didn't teach me to be tough and hurt another person ... how to have a heart ... and said that the kid was probably having a hard day可知，当作者受到欺负时，Ruben告诉他要理解、宽容那个孩子。
23. A。推理判断题。由文中的描述可知，作者对Ruben Trevino充满了钦佩和感激之情。
B篇 (文娱)
本文是应用文。文章是对电影《盟军夺宝队》和《为奴十二年》的评论。
24. D。细节理解题。由第一段中的to restore famous art pieces to their rightful owners可知，在电影《盟军夺宝队》中，这支队伍被派往欧洲是为了从纳粹手中夺回珍贵文物。
25. C。推理判断题。由第四段中的Though there's some enjoyable acting, the film suffers from a lack of focus和第五段中的nearly two-hour search only manages to raise a few laughs, and far more yawns covered by popcorn-coated hands可知，Chris Lau认为这部电影很乏味。
26. C。细节理解题。由Brutal, beautiful fighter介绍内容的第一段The film 12 Years a Slave will make your heart break, but also sing in celebration of the amazing strength of the human spirit可知，《为奴十二年》是一部既让人心痛又振奋人心的电影。
27. B。文章出处题。通读文章可知，本文是两则电影评论，故最有可能出自报纸的娱乐专栏。
C篇 (自然)
本文是说明文。地球上冰层的融化可能导致海平面加速上升，物种大量消失，人类生活面临灾难。
28. B。词义猜测题。由第一段的描述以及该段中的the ice has gradually melted和the only ice sheets on Earth's land masses are found in Antarctica and Greenland可知，冰逐渐融化，冰原也变小了，两万年前，欧洲、亚洲、北美洲和南美洲大部分被巨大的冰覆盖着，而现在地球陆地上的冰原只存在于南极洲和格陵兰岛。
29. D。观点态度题。由第二段中的At first sight, these remote left-overs from the last Ice Age seem of little importance for most of us today可知，乍一看，这些从冰河时代留下来的冰原对我们大多数人来说似乎意义不大，由此可推断，大多数人并不关心冰原的存在。
30. A。推理判断题。由第二段中的our planet is warming as a result of the greenhouse gases和If the planet becomes warmer ... would cause widespread flooding of low-lying coastal areas and threaten many large cities可知，如果大气中的温室气体继续增加，地球将会变得更温暖，冰原开始融化，海平面将会上升，这会使得低洼的沿海地区洪水泛滥，甚至会威胁到很多大城市。
31. C。推理判断题。由最后一段中的If the ice disappears, Earth is likely to become warmer and major climate changes could occur. Wildlife living in the polar regions may also be destroyed可知，地球上冰层的融化和消失将会带来灾难性的后果。
D篇 (节假日活动)
本文是说明文。退伍军人节是美国的全国性节日，以向退伍军人表示敬意。
32. B。细节理解题。由第一段中的acknowledging the men and women who have served in our armed forces可知，退伍军人节是为了向退伍军人表示敬意。
33. A。细节理解题。由第二段中的by visiting hospitalized veterans, performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social events可知，参加活动的孩子们可以看望住院的退休老兵，帮残疾的退休老兵做杂务，还可以组织社区范围内的社交活动。
34. A。细节理解题。由第三段中的the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war可知，美国的阵亡将士纪念日是为了悼念在各战争中阵亡的美军官兵。
35. C。段落大意题。由第四段的描述可知，本段主要介绍了不同国家的退伍军人节的意义及名称。
第二节：
话题：日常活动
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了读书的几大益处。
36. E。由该空前的Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow (or possibly even prevent) the progress of Alzheimer's and Dementia可知，E项内容“那是因为保持大脑活跃可以防止它失去能量”符合此处语境。
37. G。由该段的标题Wider Knowledge以及该空前的描述可知，你掌握的知识越多，应对未来的挑战时你的准备就越充分。
38. C。由该空后的And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment可知，C项内容“一本写得很好的小说可以带你进入另一个世界”符合此处语境。
39. B。由该段中的your attention is focused和how much more focused you are可知，本段主要说明阅读能够提高集中力和专注力。
40. D。由该段标题Tranquility以及该空后的描述可知，读一本好书也可以给你的内心带来平静和安宁。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：个人情感
本文是记叙文。波兰运动员Lewandowski奋力拼搏战胜德国队的精神令作者倍受鼓舞：只要努力拼搏，我们的目标就有可能实现。
41. D。由下文的描述可知，“我”的这一信念来自于生活中的“经验教训（lesson）”——一次观看足球比赛的经历。
42. A。由下文的描述可知，让“我”“想起（reminds）”刻苦努力与奉献的是一件Lewandowski运动衣。
43. B。由下文中的on many occasions to play soccer可知，这件Lewandowski运动衣是“我”生活中重要的一“部分（part）”。
44. C。在大学时，“我”在很多踢足球的场合都“穿（wore）”那件运动衣。
45. D。46. B。由下文的描述可知，“我”“意识到（realized）”努力和奉献会让一个人成功正是“我”收到那件Lewandowski运动衣的“同一（same）”天。
47. C。由下文的描述可知，父亲“带（took）”“我”去观看“我”有生以来看到的第一场国际间的足球赛。
48. A。由下文中的The purpose of the game was to work hard to win可知，Polish International Friendly是国际水平的足球“比赛（game）”。
49. D。50. C。由上下文的描述可知，父亲在进入“体育场（stadium）”前给“我”“买了（bought）” 一件Lewandowski运动衣。
51. B。由下文的描述可推知，Lewandowski是波兰队“顶尖的（top）”进球前锋。
52. A。由下文中的Poland was about the twentieth和Germany was going to win easily可知，德国队是世界上“最好的（best）”足球队。
53. D。由上下文的描述可知，波兰队和德国队实力悬殊，“因此（Therefore）”，德国队将轻松获胜。
54. C。由下文中的He was determined to work hard and score some goals for Poland, and to hopefully win可知，然而，Lewandowski并不这么“看（see）”。
55. B。由下文中的the Polish team won可知，Lewandowski“进球（scored）”两次。
56. A。Lewandowski和其他队友继续“奋战（fight extremely hard）”。
57. D。“最终（At last）”，波兰队获胜。
58. B。由上文中的symbol可知，这件运动衣对于“我”来说是一种“标志（sign）”。
59. C。由文中的描述可知，此处指如何成为“伟大的人（something great）”。
60. A。由该空后的the goals that we want to achieve可知，要“达到（reach）”目标，需要不懈地努力和付出。
第二节：
61. to free。考查不定式作定语的用法。plan后常接不定式作后置定语，故填to free。
62. locked。考查过去分词作定语的用法。lock和members之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且lock所表示的动作已经完成，故填locked。
63. that。考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句，且从句的意思和成分均完整，故填that。
64. flew。考查一般过去时。由后面的had to可知，此句是对过去事实的描述，应用一般过去时，故填flew。
65. with。考查介词。carry on with sth.表示“继续某事”。
66. a。考查不定冠词。route意为“道路”，是可数名词且在此表泛指，故填不定冠词a。
67. whom。考查关系代词。逗号后是“many of +关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句，补充说明officers，故填whom。
68. buying。考查动词-ing形式作状语的用法。Mosquitos与buy之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且buy所表示的动作与主句谓语动词所表示的动作同时发生，故填buying。
69. were killed。考查一般过去时的被动语态。由前面的escaped可知，此句是对过去事实的描述，应用一般过去时，又因为102 (prisoners)与kill之间是被动关系，故填were killed。
70. truly。考查副词。设空处修饰admirable，表示“真正地”，故填truly。
[选做题参考答案及解析]
[参考答案]
1-5 CBDBA 6-10 DCBAA
解析
A篇 (现代技术)
本文是记叙文。温哥华两名华裔少年发明的一种智能餐具能够向人们提供食品安全方面的信息。
1. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的The instruments will ... poisons and bacteria可知，这项发明能够给人们提供食品安全方面的信息。
2. B。细节理解题。由第六、七段可知，幽门螺杆菌的危害让Angela Wang产生了发明这种产品的想法。
3. D。细节理解题。由第八段可知，这种新产品将被设计成两种，分别面向中国和北美两个市场。
4. B。推理判断题。由倒数第三段和倒数第二段可知，Madeleine Liu决心一生为公众事业而努力奋斗。
5. A。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文报道了温哥华两名华裔少年发明的一种能够提供食品安全信息的智能餐具。
B篇 (自然)
本文是说明文。因大雨成灾，美国南瓜收成惨淡，南瓜罐头供给将受影响。
6. D。词义猜测题。由上文中的A particularly wet summer以及下文多次提到的rainfall可知，今年秋季潮湿、多雨的天气让南瓜产量比往年少了一半。
7. C。细节理解题。由于多雨天气造成南瓜产量大幅度降低，供应全世界八成南瓜罐头的Libby's公司今年将面临原材料短缺的问题。
8. B。推理判断题。由第三段介绍南瓜生长的条件可知，过多的雨水会导致南瓜长不大；再由第四段可知，今年伊利诺斯州六月份雨量是同期的两倍多，故今年在伊利诺斯州种植的Dickinson南瓜很可能会比以往长得小。
9. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的In 2009, heavy rains affected the harvest ... many pumpkins rotted in the fields可知，2009年的大雨使得大量的南瓜因不能及时收割而烂在了地里，故那年种植南瓜的农民收成很不好。
10. A。文章出处题。今年因大雨成灾，美国最大的南瓜生产地伊利诺斯州收成锐减，而使美国最大的南瓜罐头制造商Libby's的产量深受影响。本文就造成南瓜产量降低的原因进行了报道。