外研版（2019）必修第三册：Unit 3 The world of science 单元检测（含答案）
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Unit 3 The world of science
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
LEARN TO MASSAGE YOUR BABY
FREE SESSIONS
Did you know babies love to be massaged (按摩) Babies love to be calmed, and one of the best ways to do that is through massage. Join us at one of the following sessions (时段) to learn how to massage your baby. This class is suitable for parents / guardians with babies from newborn to age one.
Sessions: October 8: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 30: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
November 17: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sessions are free, but registration is required. To register, send an email to babymassage@wellness.org with your preferred session. 12 members (plus the babies) per class. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please call 385-1258.
To: babymassage@wellness.org From: sallyann563@ Date: September 10, 2020 Subject: Learn to Massage Your Baby My name is Sally Grover. I'm emailing you to get some information about the baby massage sessions. I am expecting my baby any day now, and would like to sign up for your October 30 class. My baby will be about one month old by then. I am very interested in anything that will help my new baby! Thank you for offering this class. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Sally Grover
Benefits of Infant Massage
Many places now offer classes to teach parents how to massage their babies. Locally, one of the places that offers a class is at The Wellness Center in downtown Healdsburg. The owner, Karen Insbruck, says, “Massage on babies has been shown to have many benefits, including making your babies quiet and relaxed, helping improve their digestive systems and creating a stronger connection between the baby and his or her caregiver.”
If you're interested in learning more, you can contact The Wellness Center at 385-1258.
21. What do we know about the sessions
A. They can be joined at a low price.
B. They welcome newborn babies only.
C. They offer different choices to parents.
D. They can be attended without registration.
22. What class does Sally Grover want to join
A. An October morning class.
B. An October afternoon class.
C. A November evening class.
D. An October class and a November class.
23. What is one advantage of massaging babies
A. It makes them connect closely with their caregivers.
B. It gives them a chance to experience a new world.
C. It gives caregivers time to feed them.
D. It makes them excited.
B
Ludwick Marishane, a 17-year-old South African, was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin so you don't have to take a bath. Ludwick thought that this was a great idea. He used his mobile to do some research on the Internet and he found some surprising facts.
Two point five billion people around the world haven't got clean water. This is a huge problem because dirty water can create terrible illnesses. One of them is trachoma (沙眼): eight million people all over the world get trachoma every year. They wash their faces with dirty water, get an infection and become blind. To stop trachoma, people don't have to take expensive medication. They don't have to take medicine. They have to wash their faces with clean water. That's it.
Ludwick started thinking. He wanted to make something to help people in parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water. He did more research on his mobile, and he did some more thinking. Then Ludwick had a plan. He wanted to make a gel (凝胶) for people to put on their skin so they don't have to take a bath. He wrote the formula (配方) for the gel on his mobile phone. When he was at university, he never stopped thinking about his invention. He started to talk to other people about it, and three years later his dream came true. He made the gel and called it “DryBath”.
Ludwick Marishane is the winner of lots of prizes. People call him “one of the brightest young men in the world”. He is very happy about his success. DryBath is helping people stay healthy. And DryBath also helps to save water. That's important in many parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water. Now he wants to invent other things, and he wants to help other young people to become inventors too.
24. What did Ludwick and his friends talk about
A. How to get clean water.
B. Protecting people from trachoma.
C. Finding a way to avoid taking a bath.
D. How to ask for help on the Internet.
25. What was a fact Ludwick found
A. Many people in Africa didn't know how to reuse dirty water.
B. Many people faced the difficulty of not having clean water.
C. People didn't realize the danger of trachoma.
D. People cleaned their hands in wrong ways.
26. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. What encouraged Ludwick to create the gel.
B. The advantages the gel gave to people.
C. How Ludwick invented the gel.
D. The huge popularity of the gel.
27. Which of the following can best describe Ludwick
A. Helpful and creative.
B. Caring and honest.
C. Brave and fearless.
D. Kind and strict.
C
Nikola Tesla was a scientist whose work largely centered around electricity. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, whose pen name is Mark Twain, in addition to being a writer, was interested in technology and science. Given not only the greatness of their minds, but also the overlap (重叠) in their interests, it seemed only a matter of time before they would meet each other.
According to the science blog It's Okay To Be Smart, Tesla had been very sick in the 1870s before he moved to the U. S. His doctors thought he might not survive. Since there was relatively little else he could do during that period of time, he read all the books he could at the local library. Among those books were several of Mark Twain's earlier works, which Tesla described as “so interesting as to make me completely forget my hopeless state”. He went on to say that those books may have been the reason for his recovery (恢复).
The Irish Times reports that the writer and the inventor became friends in the 1890s. Tesla was living in New York, and even though Twain and his family lived in Europe at the time, Twain was a frequent traveler to New York. Twain became interested in Tesla and his work after hearing about an electric motor (发动机) the scientist had invented while working for Westinghouse.
He recognized that Tesla's motor was better than a model his partner, James Paige, had come up with, which Twain had been thinking about investing (投资) in. Tesla advised against Paige's motor, but Twain still put money in another of Paige's machines and suffered big losses.
Twain was very interested in electricity, and Tesla was looking for all kinds of new ways to use it, so it's hardly surprising that Twain became a visitor at Tesla's lab.
Although there're very few letters between the two great men, it is known that Tesla was invited to Twain's daughter's wedding, which is a sure sign of the real friendship that had been built between them, and continued until Twain's death on April 21, 1910.
28. How did Mark Twain's books help Tesla
A. They freed his mind from pain.
B. They guided him to the field of science.
C. They led him to create more inventions.
D. They encouraged him to come to the U.S.
29. What attracted Twain to Tesla
A. His survival story.
B. His interest in reading.
C. His decision to move to the U.S.
D. His achievement in Westinghouse.
30. What happened between Twain and Paige
A. Twain compared him with Tesla.
B. Twain placed all his hope on him.
C. Twain wrongly believed in his product.
D. Twain was friends with him through thick and thin.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. All roads lead to Rome
B. Great minds think alike
C. Rome was not built in one day
D. Darkness and night are mothers of thought
D
According to the US economist Robert Gordon, all the “impressive stuff” has been created; we have run out of the big, life-changing ideas needed to encourage rapid economic growth and engineers are now only just making slight changes. Inventions such as mobile phones, Gordon says, have had less impact than, say the invention of indoor plumbing (管路系统).
But this is a misunderstanding of how engineers work. There is no “Wow!” moment. The development of new technology happens little by little. You build upon the work of those before you, thinking about what could be done better and what could be improved. It's an unending task. Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor. But Faraday's breakthrough followed William Sturgeon's invention of the electromagnet (电磁铁), and Alessandro Volta's invention of the battery before that. Faraday would have expected future engineers to pick up the baton (接力棒) later down the line.
Reduced energy supplies, increasing populations and mass urbanisation (城市化) keep clever young engineers awake at night. Those, for example, who enter the yearly James Dyson Award invent things that solve these problems and more. The 2012 winner Dan Watson designed a clever system of escape rings for fishing boat nets that deals with the issue of overfishing — not an exciting topic, but his invention is brilliant nevertheless. Human inventiveness remains undiminished (未减少的) in the face of new global challenges.
Our problem is patience. We expect new technology at a rate like never before. I can't tell you the world's next big invention. Last week brought news that we've invented a new way to deal with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Next week may bring a major development in another field. The biggest thing holding invention back is our impatience. With enough time and support, bright young engineers will develop exciting new technology to solve the world's trickiest problems. Many have already begun.
32. Why does the author mention what Robert Gordon says
A. To bring up the topic.
B. To introduce a new invention.
C. To provide background information.
D. To express his opinion about the topic.
33. What can we infer from Michael Faraday's example
A. New technology has been developing step by step.
B. New inventions fail to deal with new global challenges.
C. Michael Faraday set a good model for William Sturgeon.
D. Technology helps future engineers achieve success smoothly.
34. What makes Dan Watson's invention excellent
A. His young age.
B. His patience with technology.
C. His effort to solve real world problems.
D. His wish to win the James Dyson Award.
35. Which word best describes the author's attitude to technological development nowadays
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Objective. D. Hopeful.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why is science education important in our schools Science is everywhere. 36 As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate (有文化的) to succeed. Ideally, teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. 37
Governmental guidelines and tests often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. 38 Not only does science education teach young learners problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start.
Kids usually form a basic opinion about the sciences shortly after beginning school. If this is a negative opinion, it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older. 39 By doing so, students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school.
40 It connects students' lives with important problem-solving and critical (批判性的) thinking skills. Teaching these skills through science education gives students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond.
A. Science education gives children more choices.
B. Engage young students with interesting materials.
C. The process of questioning is more direct in science.
D. Science education is one of the most important subjects in school.
E. We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day.
F. But many educators believe science education should begin much earlier.
G. These skills are important to every aspect of a student's education and life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer. He used to work for a big TV network and was asked to design 41 for main shows. He ever made a breakthrough which 42 great growth in the audience (观众) for a TV show. However, when its social influence was considered, more people spending more time watching TV was 43 a good thing. Obsessed with (沉迷于) their screens, people always 44 less in real life.
From then on, he 45 thinking of his career as something separate from the values that were 46 to him. He always wished to bring something 47 to his community, but his day-to-day work just went against that. He realized it was time to find a new 48 that mixed his hopes with his career.
One day, he received a(n) 49 from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup (初创企业) with 8 million student users. When Ben mentioned he wanted to do some really 50 work, the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race 51 with each other, bringing the world together. Attracted by the great expectation, he 52 to join them.
When he began to work there, he 53 its influence was even bigger than he thought. “It was strange to design something that was 54 by millions of people,” Ben said. But, he knew that the ability to connect so many people offered a huge 55 to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world.
41. A. books B. websites C. pictures D. clothes
42. A. believed in B. came with C. agreed to D. led to
43. A. never B. just C. also D. still
44. A. wasted B. achieved C. understood D. thought
45. A. started B. kept C. stopped D. tried
46. A. important B. interesting C. hard D. new
47. A. strange B. simple C. good D. expensive
48. A. job B. school C. house D. hobby
49. A. plan B. invitation C. gift D. task
50. A. exciting B. easy C. meaningful D. difficult
51. A. fought B. worked C. compared D. communicated
52. A. refused B. decided C. failed D. continued
53. A. found B. remembered C. accepted D. hoped
54. A. controlled B. forgotten C. used D. shared
55. A. chance B. problem C. comfort D. risk
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。
Science drives — and is driven by — human curiosity as we 56. ________ (natural) want to understand everything from our bodies to our environment. We need science to help 57. ________ (we) develop new ideas, improve industries, and revolutionize (彻底改变) daily life with new technology and methods 58. ________ will impact lives for generations.
The fundamental (根本的) job of scientists has been — and will continue to be — research. Research jobs are available in all fields, industries, and 59. ________ (organization): universities, private companies and governments. It's an incredibly 60. ________ (excite) time to be a researcher because there are many new technologies, new discoveries, and new frontiers (尖端领域) to explore.
As a research scientist, your options are as open 61. ________ your imagination and interests. Research 62. ________ (happen) across all fields, all over the world! You might study lasers (激光) and win a Nobel Prize, or help create a supercomputer. Your research may lead 63. ________ new pharmaceutical (制药的) methods of 64. ________ (help) Alzheimer's patients. Your career could also be above the earth studying black holes or on board the International Space Station as an astronaut. Science is a large field of study. There are plenty of opportunities 65. ________ (develop) your skills to discover and create innovations that will change tomorrow.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了学生发明展。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 展览信息：地点、时间、内容等；
2. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
An Invention Exhibition in School
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Joe sat on his bed and looked at his birthday presents. They were great! Smart new sports shoes from his mum. A fishing rod (竿) from his dad. And best of all, his grandpa had given him a watch. A proper, grown-up watch with a silver face.
Joe looked at the watch. It was so beautiful.
‘Look after it, Joe,’ said his mum. ‘It was expensive.’
Joe nodded. ‘I will, Mum. I promise.'
That was last night — Saturday. Now it was Sunday, and Joe was going fishing.
‘Are you wearing them to go fishing ’
Joe's mum pointed at his new shoes. ‘It's been raining all night, Joe. The river bank will be muddy (泥泞的). Wear your old shoes.’
‘No, it's my birthday weekend,’ said Joe. ‘I want to wear my new things. It will be okay. The rain has stopped now.’
He quickly pulled on his jacket and left the house. ‘Bye!’
He knew a perfect place to fish. It was flat, like a little beach. He could stand really close to the water.
Soon he was there. The beach was empty. The only thing there was a huge white swan (天鹅). After seeing Joe, the swan walked into the water and sailed away. Joe began to fish.
An hour went by. Joe continued to fish happily. But the sky was getting dark. Rain! It began to fall. It was hard and heavy.
‘Go away!’ said Joe. ‘It's my birthday weekend. I want to fish!’
The rain didn't go away. It rained even harder.
Another hour went by. The rain didn't stop. Joe was wet through, but he wouldn't go home. It was his special day, and he was going to stay.
He threw his fishing line out again. But his hands were wet and the fishing rod was slippy (滑的). The rod flew out of his hands and dropped in the river.
‘NO! My new rod!’ He ran forward. But the beach had turned muddy. His new shoes were ruined (毁坏) in a moment. Then one of them came off completely. It was stuck in the mud behind him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Joe tried to turn around to pick it up but he lost his balance. _________________
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At that time, the swan came back and saw something shiny and silver in the water. _______________________________________________________________
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参考答案
1-20 略
21-25 CBACB 26-30 CAADC 31-35 BAACD 36-40 EGFBD
41-45 BDABC 46-50 ACABC 51-55 DBACA
56. naturally 57. us 58. that / which 59. organizations
60. exciting 61. as 62. happens 63. to
64. helping 65. to develop
写作
第一节
One possible version:
An Invention Exhibition in School
Last Saturday afternoon, our school organized an invention exhibition in the school hall from 2: 00 to 5:00.
Created by students of our school, various inventions on display caught the attention of many students and teachers. During the activity, they not only experienced these impressive inventions but also enjoyed a wonderful robot dance show produced by the science and technology club of our school.
This exhibition was a great success and was highly thought of by both students and teachers present, encouraging everyone's creativity and innovation.
第二节
One possible version:
Joe tried to turn around to pick it up but he lost his balance. He fell on his back in the mud, and his new watch flew off his wrist and landed in the river. He stared down into the water but he couldn't see it. And then he saw his fishing rod had gone! The river had carried it away. Joe couldn't believe his bad luck. Both his watch and fishing rod were gone. His shoes were brown with mud. ‘This could not be any worse!’ he cried.
At that time, the swan came back and saw something shiny and silver in the water. It took the silver thing and brought it out of the water. Huh It wasn't a fish! The swan threw it away. Joe saw his watch land safely on the riverbank. He ran to it and picked it up. It was still working. And on the river, there was a man in a boat who was holding Joe's fishing rod! ‘I guess it's yours,’ said the man. He threw it to Joe. ‘Thank you,’ said Joe. The man smiled and rowed away.
部分解析
阅读
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是应用文。文章是一则参加免费课程的广告，学习的内容是如何给婴儿按摩。
21. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的This class is suitable for parents / guardians with babies from newborn to age one. Sessions: October 8: 9 a. m. - 12 p. m. October 30: 2 p. m. - 5 p. m. November 17: 6:30 p. m.-9:30 p. m.可知，该课程为父母以及监护人提供了不同时段的课程选择。
22. B。细节理解题。根据Sally Grover女士来信中的I am expecting my baby any day now, and would like to sign up for your October 30 class可知，Sally Grover女士想选择10月30日的课程。结合上文中的October 30: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.可知选B项。
23. A。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的including making your babies quiet and relaxed, helping improve their digestive systems and creating a stronger connection between the baby and his or her caregiver可知，按摩的好处之一是可以增强婴儿和护理人之间的联系。
B篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是记叙文。非洲少年Ludwick Marishane使人们实现了不用水也可以洗澡，从而帮助缺乏干净水的地区的人们预防疾病。
24. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的Ludwick Marishane, a 17-year-old South African, was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin so you don't have to take a bath. Ludwick thought that this was a great idea可知，Ludwick Marishane和他的朋友希望能够发明一种可以涂在人们身上的东西，这样人们就可以不用洗澡了。
25. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Two point five billion people around the world haven't got dean water. This is a huge problem because dirty water can create terrible illnesses. One of them is trachoma: eight million people all over the world get trachoma every year可知，Ludwick Marishane在研究过程中发现，许多人无法找到干净的水。
26. C。段落大意题。第三段讲述了Ludwick Marishane发明凝胶的过程，包括开始构思、查找资料、制作配方以及与别人讨论等。经过三年的努力，他终于成功发明出了DryBath。
27. A。推理判断题。Ludwick Marishane通过自己坚持不懈的努力发明了DryBath，使人们实现了不用水也可以洗澡，从而帮助缺乏干净水的地区的人们预防疾病。由此可以推测，他是一个有创造力、乐于助人的人。
C篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是记叙文。痴迷科技的作家马克·吐温与科学家特斯拉有过密切交往。
28. A。推理判断题。 根据第二段中的Tesla described as “so interesting as to make me completely forget my hopeless state.” He went on to say that those books may have been the reason for his recovery可知，马克·吐温的书让特斯拉忘记了身体上的痛苦。
29. D。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Twain was a frequent traveler to New York. Twain became interested in Tesla and his work after hearing about an electric motor the scientist had invented while working for Westinghouse可知，特斯拉在Westinghouse工作时的发明吸引了马克·吐温。
30. C。推理判断题。根据第四段中的Tesla advised against Paige's motor, but Twain still put money in another of Paige's machines and suffered big losses可知，马克·吐温错误地信任了Paige，导致投资失败。
31. B。标题归纳题。本文讲述的是特斯拉和马克·吐温之间的友谊，两个伟大的人有着共同的兴趣爱好，相互欣赏，所以B项符合文章主旨。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术
本文是议论文。作者认为科技创新需要一个循序渐进的过程，只要给予足够的支持和耐心，未来科学家将会把我们的世界变得更加美好。
32. A。写作目的题。根据第一段中Robert Gordon的话语及第二段中的But this is a misunderstanding of how engineers work可知，作者提到Robert Gordon的观点是为了引出下文要论述的话题。
33. A。推理判断题。根据第二段中的Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor ... and Alessandro Volta's invention of the battery before that可知，Michael Faraday发明电动机是在电磁铁和电池发明的基础上完成的，所以作者想通过列举Michael Faraday的例子来说明科技发展不是一蹴而就的，而是一个循序渐进的过程。
34. C。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Reduced energy supplies, increasing populations and mass urbanisation keep clever young engineers awake at night以及deals with the issue of overfishing可知，Dan Watson的发明旨在解决过度捕捞的问题，很有现实意义，因此Dan Watson的发明是一个非常好的发明。
35. D。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Human inventiveness remains undiminished in the face of new global challenges和最后一段中的Next week may bring a major development in another field以及With enough time and support ... solve the world's trickiest problems. Many have already begun可知，作者认为只要我们给予年轻工程师们足够的耐心和支持，他们的发明一定会让我们的世界变得更美好。由此可见，作者对当下的科技发展充满希望和信心。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是说明文。文章介绍了科学教育对学生的重要性。
36. E。根据上文中的Why is science education important in our schools 可知，作者在本段总体介绍科学教育的重要性。E项We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应，同时也与下文中的children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world相照应，表明科学和技术在我们的生活中无处不在，因此科学教育非常重要。
37. G。根据上文中的teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions可知，作者在此处具体说明科学教育对学生的重要性。G项中的These skills指代上文中的how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions，同时G项中的every aspect of a student's education and life也与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应。
38. F。根据下文中的Not only does science education teach young learners problemsolving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start可知，作者在此处介绍从小接受科学教育的好处，与上文中的often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education形成了对比关系，因此F项中的But符合逻辑，同时F项中的science education should begin much earlier也与下文中的engages them in science from the start相照应。
39. B。根据上文中的it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older和下文中的students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school可知，作者在设空处是要介绍鼓励学生学习科学学科的具体方法。B项中的Engage young students与上文中的engage those students相照应，同时下文中的By doing so也指代B项Engage young students with interesting materials，表明通过使用有趣的材料可以调动学生学习科学学科的积极性。
40. D。设空处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的内容可知，作者在本段主要说明的是科学教育是学校最重要的学科之一。D项Science education is one of the most important subjects in school符合本段主旨，同时也呼应文章开头Why is science education important in our schools。
语言运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了网页设计师Ben Blumenfeld如何将个人价值追求和职业规划结合起来的故事。
41. B。由上文中的Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer及work for a big TV network可知，Ben是一名网页设计师，故可推断其在大型电视网络公司的工作是为主要的节目设计“网页（websites）”。
42. D。由本句中的He ever made a breakthrough及great growth in the audience for a TV show可推断，此处需要填一个表示因果关系的词，故led to（导致）符合语境，意为“他取得的突破导致一档节目的观众量猛增”。
43. A。44. B。由上文中的However可推断，接下来应该叙述收视率增长这一事件不好的方面。结合常识，越来越多的人花费更多的时间看电视“绝不（never）”是一件好事。沉迷于电视屏幕的人总是在现实生活中“成就（achieved）”更少的事情。
45. C。46. A。由上文可知，Ben在工作上取得成就的同时为社会带来了一定的负面影响。所以，从那时起，他“不再（stopped）”把自己的职业和对自身而言很“重要的（important）”价值追求看成彼此孤立的存在。
47. C。由上文可知，Ben不想因为自己的工作影响社会的发展。他总是希望能为他的社区带来一些“好的（good）”东西，但是他现在的日常工作却违背了这一初衷。
48. A。由上文中的his day-to-day work just went against that可推断，Ben意识到是时候换一份新的并且能把他的希望和职业结合起来的“工作（job）”了。
49. B。结合上下文及本句中的from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup可推断，一天，他收到了一份工作“邀请（invitation）”。
50. C。51. D。结合上文中提到的Ben有自己的价值追求及文中的the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race可知，在与Mark Zuckerberg的谈话中，Ben提到了他想做一些真正“有意义的（meaningful）”工作，而Mark Zuckerberg说他们将要做的事情会影响整个人类之间的“交流（communicated）”方式，将世界紧密地联系到一起。
52. B。由上文中的Attracted by the great expectation及下文中的When he began to work there可知，Ben “决定（decided）”加入他们。
53. A。由本句中的When he began to work there和its influence was even bigger than he thought可知，当Ben去了新公司（Facebook）工作以后，他“发现（found）”这家公司的影响力超出他的想象。
54. C。由上文中的a social networking startup with 8 million student users可知，Ben的新公司有数百万用户，故他在这里工作时设计的东西会被数百万人“使用（used）”。
55. A。由上文及本句中的to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world可知，这种将许多人联系起来的能力给了Ben一个巨大的“机会（chance）”去忠于自己为社区甚至为世界做贡献的目标。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是说明文。从事与科学相关的研究工作，可以帮助改变世界。
56. naturally。考查副词。设空处作状语，修饰动词want，用副词，故填naturally。
57. us。考查代词。设空处作动词help的宾语，用宾格，故填us。
58. that / which。考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句，指代先行词technology and methods，且在从句中作主语，故填that或者which。
59. organizations。考查可数名词的复数。organization意为“组织；团体；机构”时，为可数名词。根据上文中的in all fields, industries可知，此处表示泛指，用复数，故填organizations。
60. exciting。考查形容词。设空处作前置定语，修饰名词time，表示“令人激动的”，用形容词，故填exciting。
61. as。考查固定搭配。as + adj. + as ... 和……一样……。
62. happens。考查一般现在时。根据语境可知，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时；又因设空处所在句的主语为Research，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，且happen为不及物动词，无被动语态，故填happens。
63. to。考查介词。lead to ... 造成……；导致……。
64. helping。考查动词ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词of的宾语，故填helping。
65. to develop。考查动词不定式作定语的用法。opportunity to do sth. 做某事的机会。另外，opportunity of / for doing sth.也可用来表达“做某事的机会”。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
LEARN TO MASSAGE YOUR BABY
FREE SESSIONS
Did you know babies love to be massaged (按摩) Babies love to be calmed, and one of the best ways to do that is through massage. Join us at one of the following sessions (时段) to learn how to massage your baby. This class is suitable for parents / guardians with babies from newborn to age one.
Sessions: October 8: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
October 30: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
November 17: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sessions are free, but registration is required. To register, send an email to babymassage@wellness.org with your preferred session. 12 members (plus the babies) per class. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please call 385-1258.
To: babymassage@wellness.org From: sallyann563@ Date: September 10, 2020 Subject: Learn to Massage Your Baby My name is Sally Grover. I'm emailing you to get some information about the baby massage sessions. I am expecting my baby any day now, and would like to sign up for your October 30 class. My baby will be about one month old by then. I am very interested in anything that will help my new baby! Thank you for offering this class. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Sally Grover
Benefits of Infant Massage
Many places now offer classes to teach parents how to massage their babies. Locally, one of the places that offers a class is at The Wellness Center in downtown Healdsburg. The owner, Karen Insbruck, says, “Massage on babies has been shown to have many benefits, including making your babies quiet and relaxed, helping improve their digestive systems and creating a stronger connection between the baby and his or her caregiver.”
If you're interested in learning more, you can contact The Wellness Center at 385-1258.
21. What do we know about the sessions
A. They can be joined at a low price.
B. They welcome newborn babies only.
C. They offer different choices to parents.
D. They can be attended without registration.
22. What class does Sally Grover want to join
A. An October morning class.
B. An October afternoon class.
C. A November evening class.
D. An October class and a November class.
23. What is one advantage of massaging babies
A. It makes them connect closely with their caregivers.
B. It gives them a chance to experience a new world.
C. It gives caregivers time to feed them.
D. It makes them excited.
B
Ludwick Marishane, a 17-year-old South African, was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin so you don't have to take a bath. Ludwick thought that this was a great idea. He used his mobile to do some research on the Internet and he found some surprising facts.
Two point five billion people around the world haven't got clean water. This is a huge problem because dirty water can create terrible illnesses. One of them is trachoma (沙眼): eight million people all over the world get trachoma every year. They wash their faces with dirty water, get an infection and become blind. To stop trachoma, people don't have to take expensive medication. They don't have to take medicine. They have to wash their faces with clean water. That's it.
Ludwick started thinking. He wanted to make something to help people in parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water. He did more research on his mobile, and he did some more thinking. Then Ludwick had a plan. He wanted to make a gel (凝胶) for people to put on their skin so they don't have to take a bath. He wrote the formula (配方) for the gel on his mobile phone. When he was at university, he never stopped thinking about his invention. He started to talk to other people about it, and three years later his dream came true. He made the gel and called it “DryBath”.
Ludwick Marishane is the winner of lots of prizes. People call him “one of the brightest young men in the world”. He is very happy about his success. DryBath is helping people stay healthy. And DryBath also helps to save water. That's important in many parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water. Now he wants to invent other things, and he wants to help other young people to become inventors too.
24. What did Ludwick and his friends talk about
A. How to get clean water.
B. Protecting people from trachoma.
C. Finding a way to avoid taking a bath.
D. How to ask for help on the Internet.
25. What was a fact Ludwick found
A. Many people in Africa didn't know how to reuse dirty water.
B. Many people faced the difficulty of not having clean water.
C. People didn't realize the danger of trachoma.
D. People cleaned their hands in wrong ways.
26. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. What encouraged Ludwick to create the gel.
B. The advantages the gel gave to people.
C. How Ludwick invented the gel.
D. The huge popularity of the gel.
27. Which of the following can best describe Ludwick
A. Helpful and creative.
B. Caring and honest.
C. Brave and fearless.
D. Kind and strict.
C
Nikola Tesla was a scientist whose work largely centered around electricity. Samuel Langhorne Clemens, whose pen name is Mark Twain, in addition to being a writer, was interested in technology and science. Given not only the greatness of their minds, but also the overlap (重叠) in their interests, it seemed only a matter of time before they would meet each other.
According to the science blog It's Okay To Be Smart, Tesla had been very sick in the 1870s before he moved to the U. S. His doctors thought he might not survive. Since there was relatively little else he could do during that period of time, he read all the books he could at the local library. Among those books were several of Mark Twain's earlier works, which Tesla described as “so interesting as to make me completely forget my hopeless state”. He went on to say that those books may have been the reason for his recovery (恢复).
The Irish Times reports that the writer and the inventor became friends in the 1890s. Tesla was living in New York, and even though Twain and his family lived in Europe at the time, Twain was a frequent traveler to New York. Twain became interested in Tesla and his work after hearing about an electric motor (发动机) the scientist had invented while working for Westinghouse.
He recognized that Tesla's motor was better than a model his partner, James Paige, had come up with, which Twain had been thinking about investing (投资) in. Tesla advised against Paige's motor, but Twain still put money in another of Paige's machines and suffered big losses.
Twain was very interested in electricity, and Tesla was looking for all kinds of new ways to use it, so it's hardly surprising that Twain became a visitor at Tesla's lab.
Although there're very few letters between the two great men, it is known that Tesla was invited to Twain's daughter's wedding, which is a sure sign of the real friendship that had been built between them, and continued until Twain's death on April 21, 1910.
28. How did Mark Twain's books help Tesla
A. They freed his mind from pain.
B. They guided him to the field of science.
C. They led him to create more inventions.
D. They encouraged him to come to the U.S.
29. What attracted Twain to Tesla
A. His survival story.
B. His interest in reading.
C. His decision to move to the U.S.
D. His achievement in Westinghouse.
30. What happened between Twain and Paige
A. Twain compared him with Tesla.
B. Twain placed all his hope on him.
C. Twain wrongly believed in his product.
D. Twain was friends with him through thick and thin.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. All roads lead to Rome
B. Great minds think alike
C. Rome was not built in one day
D. Darkness and night are mothers of thought
D
According to the US economist Robert Gordon, all the “impressive stuff” has been created; we have run out of the big, life-changing ideas needed to encourage rapid economic growth and engineers are now only just making slight changes. Inventions such as mobile phones, Gordon says, have had less impact than, say the invention of indoor plumbing (管路系统).
But this is a misunderstanding of how engineers work. There is no “Wow!” moment. The development of new technology happens little by little. You build upon the work of those before you, thinking about what could be done better and what could be improved. It's an unending task. Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor. But Faraday's breakthrough followed William Sturgeon's invention of the electromagnet (电磁铁), and Alessandro Volta's invention of the battery before that. Faraday would have expected future engineers to pick up the baton (接力棒) later down the line.
Reduced energy supplies, increasing populations and mass urbanisation (城市化) keep clever young engineers awake at night. Those, for example, who enter the yearly James Dyson Award invent things that solve these problems and more. The 2012 winner Dan Watson designed a clever system of escape rings for fishing boat nets that deals with the issue of overfishing — not an exciting topic, but his invention is brilliant nevertheless. Human inventiveness remains undiminished (未减少的) in the face of new global challenges.
Our problem is patience. We expect new technology at a rate like never before. I can't tell you the world's next big invention. Last week brought news that we've invented a new way to deal with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Next week may bring a major development in another field. The biggest thing holding invention back is our impatience. With enough time and support, bright young engineers will develop exciting new technology to solve the world's trickiest problems. Many have already begun.
32. Why does the author mention what Robert Gordon says
A. To bring up the topic.
B. To introduce a new invention.
C. To provide background information.
D. To express his opinion about the topic.
33. What can we infer from Michael Faraday's example
A. New technology has been developing step by step.
B. New inventions fail to deal with new global challenges.
C. Michael Faraday set a good model for William Sturgeon.
D. Technology helps future engineers achieve success smoothly.
34. What makes Dan Watson's invention excellent
A. His young age.
B. His patience with technology.
C. His effort to solve real world problems.
D. His wish to win the James Dyson Award.
35. Which word best describes the author's attitude to technological development nowadays
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Objective. D. Hopeful.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Why is science education important in our schools Science is everywhere. 36 As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate (有文化的) to succeed. Ideally, teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. 37
Governmental guidelines and tests often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. 38 Not only does science education teach young learners problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start.
Kids usually form a basic opinion about the sciences shortly after beginning school. If this is a negative opinion, it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older. 39 By doing so, students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school.
40 It connects students' lives with important problem-solving and critical (批判性的) thinking skills. Teaching these skills through science education gives students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond.
A. Science education gives children more choices.
B. Engage young students with interesting materials.
C. The process of questioning is more direct in science.
D. Science education is one of the most important subjects in school.
E. We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day.
F. But many educators believe science education should begin much earlier.
G. These skills are important to every aspect of a student's education and life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer. He used to work for a big TV network and was asked to design 41 for main shows. He ever made a breakthrough which 42 great growth in the audience (观众) for a TV show. However, when its social influence was considered, more people spending more time watching TV was 43 a good thing. Obsessed with (沉迷于) their screens, people always 44 less in real life.
From then on, he 45 thinking of his career as something separate from the values that were 46 to him. He always wished to bring something 47 to his community, but his day-to-day work just went against that. He realized it was time to find a new 48 that mixed his hopes with his career.
One day, he received a(n) 49 from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup (初创企业) with 8 million student users. When Ben mentioned he wanted to do some really 50 work, the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race 51 with each other, bringing the world together. Attracted by the great expectation, he 52 to join them.
When he began to work there, he 53 its influence was even bigger than he thought. “It was strange to design something that was 54 by millions of people,” Ben said. But, he knew that the ability to connect so many people offered a huge 55 to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world.
41. A. books B. websites C. pictures D. clothes
42. A. believed in B. came with C. agreed to D. led to
43. A. never B. just C. also D. still
44. A. wasted B. achieved C. understood D. thought
45. A. started B. kept C. stopped D. tried
46. A. important B. interesting C. hard D. new
47. A. strange B. simple C. good D. expensive
48. A. job B. school C. house D. hobby
49. A. plan B. invitation C. gift D. task
50. A. exciting B. easy C. meaningful D. difficult
51. A. fought B. worked C. compared D. communicated
52. A. refused B. decided C. failed D. continued
53. A. found B. remembered C. accepted D. hoped
54. A. controlled B. forgotten C. used D. shared
55. A. chance B. problem C. comfort D. risk
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。
Science drives — and is driven by — human curiosity as we 56. ________ (natural) want to understand everything from our bodies to our environment. We need science to help 57. ________ (we) develop new ideas, improve industries, and revolutionize (彻底改变) daily life with new technology and methods 58. ________ will impact lives for generations.
The fundamental (根本的) job of scientists has been — and will continue to be — research. Research jobs are available in all fields, industries, and 59. ________ (organization): universities, private companies and governments. It's an incredibly 60. ________ (excite) time to be a researcher because there are many new technologies, new discoveries, and new frontiers (尖端领域) to explore.
As a research scientist, your options are as open 61. ________ your imagination and interests. Research 62. ________ (happen) across all fields, all over the world! You might study lasers (激光) and win a Nobel Prize, or help create a supercomputer. Your research may lead 63. ________ new pharmaceutical (制药的) methods of 64. ________ (help) Alzheimer's patients. Your career could also be above the earth studying black holes or on board the International Space Station as an astronaut. Science is a large field of study. There are plenty of opportunities 65. ________ (develop) your skills to discover and create innovations that will change tomorrow.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周六你校举办了学生发明展。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 展览信息：地点、时间、内容等；
2. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
An Invention Exhibition in School
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Joe sat on his bed and looked at his birthday presents. They were great! Smart new sports shoes from his mum. A fishing rod (竿) from his dad. And best of all, his grandpa had given him a watch. A proper, grown-up watch with a silver face.
Joe looked at the watch. It was so beautiful.
‘Look after it, Joe,’ said his mum. ‘It was expensive.’
Joe nodded. ‘I will, Mum. I promise.'
That was last night — Saturday. Now it was Sunday, and Joe was going fishing.
‘Are you wearing them to go fishing ’
Joe's mum pointed at his new shoes. ‘It's been raining all night, Joe. The river bank will be muddy (泥泞的). Wear your old shoes.’
‘No, it's my birthday weekend,’ said Joe. ‘I want to wear my new things. It will be okay. The rain has stopped now.’
He quickly pulled on his jacket and left the house. ‘Bye!’
He knew a perfect place to fish. It was flat, like a little beach. He could stand really close to the water.
Soon he was there. The beach was empty. The only thing there was a huge white swan (天鹅). After seeing Joe, the swan walked into the water and sailed away. Joe began to fish.
An hour went by. Joe continued to fish happily. But the sky was getting dark. Rain! It began to fall. It was hard and heavy.
‘Go away!’ said Joe. ‘It's my birthday weekend. I want to fish!’
The rain didn't go away. It rained even harder.
Another hour went by. The rain didn't stop. Joe was wet through, but he wouldn't go home. It was his special day, and he was going to stay.
He threw his fishing line out again. But his hands were wet and the fishing rod was slippy (滑的). The rod flew out of his hands and dropped in the river.
‘NO! My new rod!’ He ran forward. But the beach had turned muddy. His new shoes were ruined (毁坏) in a moment. Then one of them came off completely. It was stuck in the mud behind him.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Joe tried to turn around to pick it up but he lost his balance. _________________
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At that time, the swan came back and saw something shiny and silver in the water. _______________________________________________________________
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参考答案
1-20 略
21-25 CBACB 26-30 CAADC 31-35 BAACD 36-40 EGFBD
41-45 BDABC 46-50 ACABC 51-55 DBACA
56. naturally 57. us 58. that / which 59. organizations
60. exciting 61. as 62. happens 63. to
64. helping 65. to develop
写作
第一节
One possible version:
An Invention Exhibition in School
Last Saturday afternoon, our school organized an invention exhibition in the school hall from 2: 00 to 5:00.
Created by students of our school, various inventions on display caught the attention of many students and teachers. During the activity, they not only experienced these impressive inventions but also enjoyed a wonderful robot dance show produced by the science and technology club of our school.
This exhibition was a great success and was highly thought of by both students and teachers present, encouraging everyone's creativity and innovation.
第二节
One possible version:
Joe tried to turn around to pick it up but he lost his balance. He fell on his back in the mud, and his new watch flew off his wrist and landed in the river. He stared down into the water but he couldn't see it. And then he saw his fishing rod had gone! The river had carried it away. Joe couldn't believe his bad luck. Both his watch and fishing rod were gone. His shoes were brown with mud. ‘This could not be any worse!’ he cried.
At that time, the swan came back and saw something shiny and silver in the water. It took the silver thing and brought it out of the water. Huh It wasn't a fish! The swan threw it away. Joe saw his watch land safely on the riverbank. He ran to it and picked it up. It was still working. And on the river, there was a man in a boat who was holding Joe's fishing rod! ‘I guess it's yours,’ said the man. He threw it to Joe. ‘Thank you,’ said Joe. The man smiled and rowed away.
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第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是应用文。文章是一则参加免费课程的广告，学习的内容是如何给婴儿按摩。
21. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的This class is suitable for parents / guardians with babies from newborn to age one. Sessions: October 8: 9 a. m. - 12 p. m. October 30: 2 p. m. - 5 p. m. November 17: 6:30 p. m.-9:30 p. m.可知，该课程为父母以及监护人提供了不同时段的课程选择。
22. B。细节理解题。根据Sally Grover女士来信中的I am expecting my baby any day now, and would like to sign up for your October 30 class可知，Sally Grover女士想选择10月30日的课程。结合上文中的October 30: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.可知选B项。
23. A。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的including making your babies quiet and relaxed, helping improve their digestive systems and creating a stronger connection between the baby and his or her caregiver可知，按摩的好处之一是可以增强婴儿和护理人之间的联系。
B篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是记叙文。非洲少年Ludwick Marishane使人们实现了不用水也可以洗澡，从而帮助缺乏干净水的地区的人们预防疾病。
24. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的Ludwick Marishane, a 17-year-old South African, was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin so you don't have to take a bath. Ludwick thought that this was a great idea可知，Ludwick Marishane和他的朋友希望能够发明一种可以涂在人们身上的东西，这样人们就可以不用洗澡了。
25. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Two point five billion people around the world haven't got dean water. This is a huge problem because dirty water can create terrible illnesses. One of them is trachoma: eight million people all over the world get trachoma every year可知，Ludwick Marishane在研究过程中发现，许多人无法找到干净的水。
26. C。段落大意题。第三段讲述了Ludwick Marishane发明凝胶的过程，包括开始构思、查找资料、制作配方以及与别人讨论等。经过三年的努力，他终于成功发明出了DryBath。
27. A。推理判断题。Ludwick Marishane通过自己坚持不懈的努力发明了DryBath，使人们实现了不用水也可以洗澡，从而帮助缺乏干净水的地区的人们预防疾病。由此可以推测，他是一个有创造力、乐于助人的人。
C篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史、社会与文化
本文是记叙文。痴迷科技的作家马克·吐温与科学家特斯拉有过密切交往。
28. A。推理判断题。 根据第二段中的Tesla described as “so interesting as to make me completely forget my hopeless state.” He went on to say that those books may have been the reason for his recovery可知，马克·吐温的书让特斯拉忘记了身体上的痛苦。
29. D。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Twain was a frequent traveler to New York. Twain became interested in Tesla and his work after hearing about an electric motor the scientist had invented while working for Westinghouse可知，特斯拉在Westinghouse工作时的发明吸引了马克·吐温。
30. C。推理判断题。根据第四段中的Tesla advised against Paige's motor, but Twain still put money in another of Paige's machines and suffered big losses可知，马克·吐温错误地信任了Paige，导致投资失败。
31. B。标题归纳题。本文讲述的是特斯拉和马克·吐温之间的友谊，两个伟大的人有着共同的兴趣爱好，相互欣赏，所以B项符合文章主旨。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术
本文是议论文。作者认为科技创新需要一个循序渐进的过程，只要给予足够的支持和耐心，未来科学家将会把我们的世界变得更加美好。
32. A。写作目的题。根据第一段中Robert Gordon的话语及第二段中的But this is a misunderstanding of how engineers work可知，作者提到Robert Gordon的观点是为了引出下文要论述的话题。
33. A。推理判断题。根据第二段中的Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor ... and Alessandro Volta's invention of the battery before that可知，Michael Faraday发明电动机是在电磁铁和电池发明的基础上完成的，所以作者想通过列举Michael Faraday的例子来说明科技发展不是一蹴而就的，而是一个循序渐进的过程。
34. C。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Reduced energy supplies, increasing populations and mass urbanisation keep clever young engineers awake at night以及deals with the issue of overfishing可知，Dan Watson的发明旨在解决过度捕捞的问题，很有现实意义，因此Dan Watson的发明是一个非常好的发明。
35. D。推理判断题。根据第三段中的Human inventiveness remains undiminished in the face of new global challenges和最后一段中的Next week may bring a major development in another field以及With enough time and support ... solve the world's trickiest problems. Many have already begun可知，作者认为只要我们给予年轻工程师们足够的耐心和支持，他们的发明一定会让我们的世界变得更美好。由此可见，作者对当下的科技发展充满希望和信心。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是说明文。文章介绍了科学教育对学生的重要性。
36. E。根据上文中的Why is science education important in our schools 可知，作者在本段总体介绍科学教育的重要性。E项We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应，同时也与下文中的children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world相照应，表明科学和技术在我们的生活中无处不在，因此科学教育非常重要。
37. G。根据上文中的teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions可知，作者在此处具体说明科学教育对学生的重要性。G项中的These skills指代上文中的how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions，同时G项中的every aspect of a student's education and life也与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应。
38. F。根据下文中的Not only does science education teach young learners problemsolving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start可知，作者在此处介绍从小接受科学教育的好处，与上文中的often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education形成了对比关系，因此F项中的But符合逻辑，同时F项中的science education should begin much earlier也与下文中的engages them in science from the start相照应。
39. B。根据上文中的it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older和下文中的students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school可知，作者在设空处是要介绍鼓励学生学习科学学科的具体方法。B项中的Engage young students与上文中的engage those students相照应，同时下文中的By doing so也指代B项Engage young students with interesting materials，表明通过使用有趣的材料可以调动学生学习科学学科的积极性。
40. D。设空处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的内容可知，作者在本段主要说明的是科学教育是学校最重要的学科之一。D项Science education is one of the most important subjects in school符合本段主旨，同时也呼应文章开头Why is science education important in our schools。
语言运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了网页设计师Ben Blumenfeld如何将个人价值追求和职业规划结合起来的故事。
41. B。由上文中的Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer及work for a big TV network可知，Ben是一名网页设计师，故可推断其在大型电视网络公司的工作是为主要的节目设计“网页（websites）”。
42. D。由本句中的He ever made a breakthrough及great growth in the audience for a TV show可推断，此处需要填一个表示因果关系的词，故led to（导致）符合语境，意为“他取得的突破导致一档节目的观众量猛增”。
43. A。44. B。由上文中的However可推断，接下来应该叙述收视率增长这一事件不好的方面。结合常识，越来越多的人花费更多的时间看电视“绝不（never）”是一件好事。沉迷于电视屏幕的人总是在现实生活中“成就（achieved）”更少的事情。
45. C。46. A。由上文可知，Ben在工作上取得成就的同时为社会带来了一定的负面影响。所以，从那时起，他“不再（stopped）”把自己的职业和对自身而言很“重要的（important）”价值追求看成彼此孤立的存在。
47. C。由上文可知，Ben不想因为自己的工作影响社会的发展。他总是希望能为他的社区带来一些“好的（good）”东西，但是他现在的日常工作却违背了这一初衷。
48. A。由上文中的his day-to-day work just went against that可推断，Ben意识到是时候换一份新的并且能把他的希望和职业结合起来的“工作（job）”了。
49. B。结合上下文及本句中的from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup可推断，一天，他收到了一份工作“邀请（invitation）”。
50. C。51. D。结合上文中提到的Ben有自己的价值追求及文中的the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race可知，在与Mark Zuckerberg的谈话中，Ben提到了他想做一些真正“有意义的（meaningful）”工作，而Mark Zuckerberg说他们将要做的事情会影响整个人类之间的“交流（communicated）”方式，将世界紧密地联系到一起。
52. B。由上文中的Attracted by the great expectation及下文中的When he began to work there可知，Ben “决定（decided）”加入他们。
53. A。由本句中的When he began to work there和its influence was even bigger than he thought可知，当Ben去了新公司（Facebook）工作以后，他“发现（found）”这家公司的影响力超出他的想象。
54. C。由上文中的a social networking startup with 8 million student users可知，Ben的新公司有数百万用户，故他在这里工作时设计的东西会被数百万人“使用（used）”。
55. A。由上文及本句中的to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world可知，这种将许多人联系起来的能力给了Ben一个巨大的“机会（chance）”去忠于自己为社区甚至为世界做贡献的目标。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是说明文。从事与科学相关的研究工作，可以帮助改变世界。
56. naturally。考查副词。设空处作状语，修饰动词want，用副词，故填naturally。
57. us。考查代词。设空处作动词help的宾语，用宾格，故填us。
58. that / which。考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句，指代先行词technology and methods，且在从句中作主语，故填that或者which。
59. organizations。考查可数名词的复数。organization意为“组织；团体；机构”时，为可数名词。根据上文中的in all fields, industries可知，此处表示泛指，用复数，故填organizations。
60. exciting。考查形容词。设空处作前置定语，修饰名词time，表示“令人激动的”，用形容词，故填exciting。
61. as。考查固定搭配。as + adj. + as ... 和……一样……。
62. happens。考查一般现在时。根据语境可知，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时；又因设空处所在句的主语为Research，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，且happen为不及物动词，无被动语态，故填happens。
63. to。考查介词。lead to ... 造成……；导致……。
64. helping。考查动词ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词of的宾语，故填helping。
65. to develop。考查动词不定式作定语的用法。opportunity to do sth. 做某事的机会。另外，opportunity of / for doing sth.也可用来表达“做某事的机会”。