外研版选修八 Module 5 The Conquest of the Universe单元测试（含答案）
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Module 5 The Conquest of the Universe 能力提升——2022-2023学年高二英语外研版选修八单元测试
本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The moon and its possible influence over human behaviours have been objects of tales for centuries. Although the full moon can’t turn people into werewolves(狼人),some people do blame it for causing a bad night's sleep or discomfort.
To find out if lunar phases(月相) affected humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. The research studied a total of 5,812 children from five continents. Data collection took place over 28 months, representing 28 lunar cycles. These were then divided into three lunar phases : full moon, half-moon and new moon.
The findings of the study indicated that in general, sleep duration around full moon reported an average decrease of five minutes compared to new moon. “Our study provides evidence that the moon doesn’t seem to influence people’s behaviours,’’ said Dr Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute. The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health. Our behaviours are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education and income," he added.
"Folk tales and even certain examples suggest that behaviours of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases,” Dr Chaput explained. “Whether there is science behind it or not, the moon secret will continue to attract human civilisations in the years to come."
1.Where does the moon’s influence on human behaviours usually come from
A.Tales. B.Textbooks. C.News reports. D.Scientific papers.
2.What can be concluded from the findings
A.We should go to bed five minutes earlier during a full moon.
B.The moon is a major thing that affects our sleep and behaviours.
C.We shouldn’t worry about the moon’s influence over health.
D.The moon plays a significant role in children’s sleeping patterns.
3.How does Dr Chaput feel about the topic of the moon influence
A.it’s boring. B.It’s worrying. C.It’s frightening. D.It’s interesting.
B
Since moving to China to teach English two months ago, one noticeable difference I've found is how people break the ice in conversations. “Isn’t the weather nice today ” is a typical question and form of small talk commonly heard in daily life in the UK. More often than not, this question is said with a sarcastic(讽刺的) tone as it is rare to get good weather in Britain. As the winter quickly approaches and it gets colder in China, I have often found myself continuing my habit of commenting on the weather in day to day conversations with my new friends and students. But it occurs to me that perhaps this is a strange topic to talk about so often in daily conversation.
In contrast, something that I am yet to get used to is how people here in China have a tendency to begin conversations by asking questions like,“Have you eaten yet ” Some might mistake this type of question as an invitation to go for lunch but actually, this is more of a greeting used to express fond concern for the person you're talking to. It’s also a question which shows the importance of food in Chinese culture in terms of hospitality(好客), health and manners. Although it’s a question I’m still not used to being asked all the time, I think it’s a really pleasant way to start conversations because it shows you care about the person you're talking to.
Although these two ways to start conversations may be different, the one thing they have in common is that they involve topics that affect everybody on a daily basis. I'm not sure I'll be able to break the habit of talking about the weather, but I think I could definitely get used to talking more about food, especially as it's particularly delicious in China!
1.What's the obvious difference that the writer found between China and the UK
A.The diet habits of the people.
B.The topics that the people focus on.
C.The attitudes towards the new jobs.
D.The ways of beginning a conversation.
2.How does the writer feel now about talking about the weather so often
A.Fresh.
B.Unusual.
C.Nervous.
D.Common.
3.In China, when people ask you “Have you eaten yet ", they mean _______.
A.to invite you to have lunch
B.to talk about what you have eaten
C.to show fond concern for you
D.to show the importance of culture
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.The writer likes Chinese food very much.
B.The writer has formed the habit of talking about the food.
C.The writer prefers saying food to talking about weather now.
D.The writer has broken the habit of talking about the weather.
C
Elon Musk says Space X is developing a plan for trips to Mars(火星) that will eventually cost just S 500,000 per seat. Musk founded Space X 10 years ago and space travel has always been one of his goals for the company. Few details were provided about the Martian voyage, but Musk did say we can expect to hear more about the plan in less than a year.
The price for a trip to Mars also highlights(突出) Musk’s main effort behind Space X, to bring down the cost of delivering a human into space. In an interview with the BBC, Musk admitted that the first, seats won't be selling for $ 500,000. It will take a while to get down to that price. But Musk says the half-million dollar ticket could happen a decade after trips begin. “Land on Mars,a roundtrip ticket—half a million dollars. It can be done,” he told the BBC.
Musk did say that one of the keys to low-cost trips to the red planet would be the ability to not only fuel there, but also to reuse the entire spaceship on the return trip. In the BBC interview Musk said by reusing the spaceship, you end up with the same sorts of costs airlines face. Musk compared it to flying today where a 747 isn't simply thrown away after a flight to London. Like the airplane, the cost of the spaceship could be spread out over many flights rather than just a single trip. The $ 500,000 price is around one percent of the cost NASA is now paying to send a person to the space station on a Russian rocket.
The talk of Martian travel came with Space X's most recent development news of its Dragon capsule. As the California company prepares to send a Dragon to the International Space Station next month, it completed the first crew trial with NASA. The event gave NASA astronauts a chance to test out the 7-seat capsule that is being developed to carry human passengers as well as goods.
1.According to the passage, Elon Musk ___________.
A.will go to Mars at the cost of $ 500,000
B.is the leader of the Space X company
C.is an American astronaut from NASA
D.will send people to Mars in less than a year
2.What makes the trip to Mars at such a low cost possible
A.Taking enough fuel.
B.Reusing the spaceship.
C.Using the airplane again.
D.Building the space station.
3.From the passage we can infer __________.
A.its Dragon capsule has taken the first passengers to Mars
B.NASA pays $ 5,000,000 for Russia to take one astronaut into space
C.the Dragon capsule is a spaceship made by NASA astronauts
D.Space X will use a Dragon capsule for passengers to make a trip to Mars
4.The main idea of the passage is _________.
A.the ticket to Mars will cost just $ 500,000
B.Space X is working together with NASA
C.the Dragon capsule is a cheap spaceship
D.the travel to Mars is becoming popular
D
If the last blog didn’t give you enough ideas on how to entertain the family,especially your children over the summer holidays,we have a few more great activities for you!
Get gardening
Start up a summer project in the garden and plant some seeds with children! Cucumbers, peppers, beans and tomatoes are perfect vegetables to plant in your garden, and a sunflower would be a lovely addition to the garden.
Visit a local farm or zoo
Visiting local farms is a brilliant way to expose children to different types of animals. They can see them up close and sometimes even feed them! A trip to the zoo will probably cost a bit more, but the zoos usually have more animals for children to see and learn about.
Set up an obstacle(障碍) course
Children love the thrill of a sports day at school,but there is no reason why you can’t recreate that at home! Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children s ages, and let the family sports day begin!
Have a treasure hunt
A treasure hunt around the house, garden, or local park will be a great way to drop some presents for the children for their good behaviour over the summer holidays一and who doesn’t love a treasure hunt Get creative with the theme of the treasure hunt; Pirate,Gruffalo,or a Bear Hunt, we think, will go down a storm!
Let us know what you are planning for your summer holiday activities through our social media pages! Candy Floss hopes you all stay safe this summer—and have a fantastic time!
1.Who are the most possible readers of the passage
A.Teachers.
B.Teenagers.
C.Parents.
D.Doctors.
2.What should parents consider when setting up an obstacle course
A.Children’s ages.
B.Parents' interest.
C.Parents’ abilities.
D.Children’s characteristics.
3.Why should children be given presents in a treasure hunt
A.To encourage them to find more treasure.
B.To show the parents creative thinking.
C.To praise them for their behaviour during summer holidays.
D.To honor them for gaining high marks in the exam.
4.Where can you probably read the passage
A.In a newspaper.
B.From an advertisement.
C.In a magazine.
D.On the Internet.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a totally different country If so, then you are a third-culture kid!
The term “third-culture kid” (or TCK) was coined in the 1960s by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon when she researched North American children living in India. Caught between two cultures, they form their very own.①_______________About 90 percent of them have a university degree, while 40 percent pursue a postgraduate or doctor degree. They usually benefit from their intercultural experience, which helps them to grow into successful academics and professionals.
②_______________ In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon. A third-culture kid may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings as expected. Instead, they may always remain an outsider in different host cultures.Max, for example, experienced this fundamental feeling of strangeness throughout his life as a third-culture kid.③_______________ While this can be a way to create a network of friends all around the world, it can be difficult for a third-culture kid like Max to maintain close friendships and relationships.
For a third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a new foreign country than to return to their “home” country. After living in Australia and South Korea for many years, Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager. But she felt out of place when she returned to the country where she was born.④_______________ She did not share the same values as her friends’ even years after going back home.
While a third-culture kid must let go of their identity as foreigner when he/she returns, the home country can prove to be more foreign than anything he/she came across before. The peer group they face does not match the idealized image children have of “home”.⑤_______________
As a part of the growing “culture”, TCKs may find it a great challenge for them to feel at home in many places.
A.Yet being a third-culture kid is not always easy.
B.In general, they often reach excellent academic results.
C.This often makes it hard for them to form their own identity.
D.However, their parents can help them see the opportunities of a mobile lifestyle.
E.Their experience abroad helps them to gain a better understanding of cultural differences.
F.Unlike other teens of her age, she didn’t know anything about current TV shows or fashion trends.
G.Additionally, making new friends and saying goodbye to old ones will at some point become routine for a third-culture kid.
第二部分 语言知识运用（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。
Two miles back down the road I smelled the freshly brewed coffee. I could almost 1 the hot coffee, as I pulled into the lot. I wondered why it wasn't packed. It was still 2 . So, I waited.
In the wait, I noticed there were only two cars 3 , and in front of me was a stalled(失速的) car. I had 4 minutes to arrive where I worked. Unexpectedly, a 5 hurried out of a car toward me. She was in tears. 6 the stranger asked me to drive around her car. My 7 went wild. So far, I had a perfect attendance 8 . The baseball parking lot would be filled by the time I would arrive. Even worse, I could 9 my boss in the elevator.
10 , I felt impressed to help the lady. I felt a little unsure, 11 I asked her if she would like me to pray for her car to start. She quickly 12 . Soon afterward, she began to weep with joy and then speak with a new confidence. She bravely 13 and asked the onlookers to help push the car out of the drive-through line.
Before 14 , I pushed a check into her purse, to help with the much-needed car repairs. Later that day she called to 15 me for everything. She was filled with excitement. Hopefully my desire for coffee will direct me every morning.
1. A. cook B. taste C. sell D. deliver
2. A. noisy B. windy C. early D. stormy
3. A. on exhibition B. on sale C. in fear D. in line
4. A. only B. still C. much D. also
5. A. tourist B. stranger C. doctor D. dancer
6. A. Surprisingly B. Normally C. Gradually D. Apologetically
7. A. pulses B. thoughts C. dreams D. requirements
8. A. gesture B. reward C. record D. salary
9. A. treat B. praise C. threaten D. meet
10. A. Basically B. Gratefully C. However D. Suddenly
11. A. and B. so C. but D. because
12. A. sped B. agreed C. wept D. joined
13. A. turned B. bent C. lied D. rose
14. A. checking B. leaving C. sighing D. focusing
15. A. blame B. punish C. thank D. mistake
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。
Nowadays, it is common that more and more high school students open their own microblogs on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colourful platform to show their talent. For ①____________, it is a useful way to release their ②____________ (press). And all these make it more and more popular with high school students. ③____________ many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing a microblog will take a lot of time and energy, ④____________ should be used to study.
I am ⑤____________ (great) in favour of this activity. Today the Internet ⑥____________ (play) an important role in our life. Therefore, as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this ⑦____________ (meaning) tool to communicate and display ourselves. What’s more, opening and organising microblogs need various abilities such as writing, designing, being good ⑧____________ computer skills and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful microblog. As a result, we improve ourselves while ⑨____________ (organise) our microblogs.
In fact, the microblog itself is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it that ⑩____________ (matter). We should take advantage of it and avoid some bad effects.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,你校即将举行“给农村小学捐书”(Donating Books to Rural Primary School)活动,现向全校招募志愿者,你的笔友Peter来信向你咨询有关情况,请你写一封回信,要点如下:
1.简单介绍该项活动;
2.志愿者所需条件。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Growing up, my parents and elder brothers all smoked. Being a child of the 80s, it was normal for the adults to be smoking inside and during trips in the car. There just wasn't the same awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke exposure that there is today.
I remember the day when I started smoking. I was 11. I was trying to impress one of the "bad boys" at school. I stole tobacco from my father and rather clumsily rolled a cigarette that I took to school with me. Smoking gave me a sense of autonomy and choice over my own life, and at 11 it was the ultimate act of rebellion. Soon I got addicted to it and was taking cigarettes from dad's packets on a regular basis. I knew he never started counting them until he had less than half a pack left.
After a while I got caught smoking at school. My parents struck a deal with me: if I stopped smoking at school, they would purchase more tobaccos for me to smoke at home. This was perhaps a misguided attempt to keep me out of trouble. I jumped at the idea, and simply got smarter about smoking at school.
I smoked right through my teens and early 20s, spending thousands of dollars on cigarettes, sacrificing food and other necessities to ensure I had cigarettes.
I tried many methods to quit, but each time I would go back to smoking. I have always had a love-hate relationship with cigarettes. On the one hand, they were a friend to me when I had no other, one constant in my life I could rely on. On the other hand, I despised(鄙视) being dependent on something that was going to kill me.
I grew concerned about the effect my smoking would have on my children and I felt guilty putting cigarettes over other things that could have benefited my family. It is with great shame that I admit that I continued smoking even after having a daughter born with cystic fibrosis(囊性纤维化). My daughter fights every day to breathe—and here I was intentionally causing damage to my lungs.
Paragraph 1 :
The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2 :
I set myself further little goals, such as only taking my e-cigarettes whenever I went. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段The moon and its possible influence over human behaviours have been objects of tales for centuries.可知,月亮对人们行为的影响都是来自于传说故事中。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health.可知,满月时人们的睡眠时间会减少1%,然而少睡五分钟对健康没有影响,所以人们不用担心。故选C项。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“Whether there is science behind it or not,the moon secret will continue to attract human civilisations in the years to come. ”可知,沙皮博士认为月亮的秘密以后还会继续吸引人类文明,由此可见沙皮博士认为月亮的影响这一话题是有趣的。故选D项。
B
答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Since moving to China to teach English two months ago, one noticeable difference I've found is how people break the ice in conversations.可知,自从两个月前来到中国教英语以来,“我”所发现的一个显而易见的不同就是人们开始交谈的方式。故可推知,中国人和英国人开始交谈的方式不同。 故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据第一段中的But it occurs to me that perhaps this is a strange topic to talk about so often in daily conversation.可知,但是“我”认为或许在日常交谈中那么频繁地谈论天气有些奇怪。故可推知作者对经常谈论天气感到奇怪。故选B项。
3.推理判断题。根据第二段中的Some might mistake this type of question as an invitation to go for lunch but actually, this is more of a greeting used to express fond concern for the person you're talking to.可知,有人可能误认为这类问题是邀请你去吃午餐,但事实上,这是在表达对与你交谈的人的关心。故选C项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的I’m not sure I'll be able to break the habit of talking about the weather, but I think I could definitely get used to talking more about food, especially as it's particularly delicious in China!可知,“我”不确定“我”能改掉谈论天气的习惯,但是“我”认为“我”一定能习惯于更多地谈论食物,因为中国的食物是特别美味的。故可推断出作者认为中国的食物非常美味,所以会喜欢中国的食物。故选A项。
C
答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D; 4.A
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段可知,马斯克于十年前成立了“Space X”公司。故答案为B。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段可知,通过反复使用飞船,它们就能像飞机一样,宇宙飞船的成本不是由单次飞行承担,而可以通过多次飞行被平摊。故答案为B。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,“Space X”公司与NASA(美国国家航空航天局)合作完成了首次机组试验,这一事件为NASA宇航员提供了试验七座式太空舱的机会,这种七座式飞船仍处于研发中,以实现运送旅客和货物的目的。故答案为D。
4.主旨大意题。本文第一段第一句就点明了文章的主旨:马斯克称“Space X”公司正在开发火星旅行计划,每个座位最终会仅售50万美元。后面内容是对这一主旨的详细说明。故答案为A。
D
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段 how to entertain the family, especially your children,第四段的for your children’s ages 以及后文多次出现的your children可知,文章的对象是parents。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children’s ages可知,在搭建障碍跑道的时候,应该考虑孩子的年龄。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段will be a great way to drop some presents for the children for their good behaviour over the summer holidays可知,给孩子们礼物是为了奖励他们在暑假中出色的表现。
4.推理判断题。根据第一段the last blog和最后一段our social media pages可知文章出自于网络。
第二节
答案：BAGFC
解析：本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了第三文化小孩(TCK)的概念以及他们的优势与劣势。
1 B空后的句子介绍他们中的90%有大学学历,40%有硕士或博士学历。由此可知他们大多数都有高学历。故选B项。
2. A 由空后的In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon. 可知,作为一名第三文化小孩是不容易的。hardships为关键词。故选A项。
3 G 前文提到马克斯一生都在体会这种陌生感,后文说他们在全世界都有朋友,却很难维持亲密的友谊,这是因为他们不得不经常结交新朋友,并与老朋友再见。故选G项。
4. F空后说路易斯回到自己出生的国家后,和朋友们的价值观不一样,故设空处应介绍她与同龄孩子的不同,F项符合语境,故选F项。
5. C 空前的内容在介绍第三文化小孩的身份问题。C项符合语境, 说他们很难形成自我认同,其中的identity与前文的identity相呼应。 故选C项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BCDAB 6-10 DBCDD 11-15 CBABC
解析：1.根据“I smelled the freshly brewed coffee”可知,“我”几乎可以品尝到咖啡。
2.由“it wasn't packed”可知,还很早。
3.根据“In the wait”及“in front of me was a stalled car”可知,“我”注意到前面只有两辆车排队。
4.“我”到达工作的地方只有几分钟的时间。
5.根据“the stranger asked me to”可知选B。
6.她的车失速并且挡在“我”的车前面,所以她来道歉。
7.后面提到了自己的一些想法,“我”的思绪无法控制。
8.“我”在等车,可是离上班时间只有几分钟。同时根据“a perfect attendance”判断,“我”的考勤记录很完美。
9.担心迟到时在电梯里会遇到老板。
10.前面提到了如果再晚自己会遇到的情况。突然,“我”希望帮助这位妇女。
11.前后句子在逻辑上为转折关系,所以用but。
12.由前文“asked her if she would like me to pray for her car to start”及后文“she began to weep with joy”可知,她很快就同意了。
13.她勇敢地转身。
14.在离开前,“我”把一张支票放到她的钱包里。
15.“我”给予了她帮助,所以她在那天的晚些时候给“我”打电话表示感谢。
第二节
答案：1.another 2.pressure 3.But 4.which 5.greatly 6.plays/is playing 7.meaningful 8.at 9.organising 10.matters
解析：
本文是一篇议论文。作者在文中介绍了自己对微博的看法。作者认为我们应该利用好微博并避免其坏的影响。
1. another for one thing... for another (thing) ...为固定搭配,意为"一方面 另一方面 ”。故填another。
2. pressure形容词性物主代词their后面应接名词形式。故填 pressure。
3. But前文的“这一切使得它越来越受高中生的欢迎”与下文“很多父母和老师持有不同的观点”为转折关系。故填But。
4. which分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句并在句中作主语,先行词为time and energy,指物,应用关系代词which。故填 which。
5. greatly修饰介词短语in favour of应用副词。故填greatly。
6. plays/is playing该空需要填谓语动词,主语the Internet为第三人称单数,由时间状语Today可知,此处可以用一般现在时表示对客观情况的描述;也可用现在进行时表示“现阶段”的情况。故填plays/is playing。
7. meaningful修饰名词tool应用形容词,meaningful意为“有意义的”。故填meaningful。
8. at be good at为固定搭配,意为“擅长……”。故填at。
9. organising该空为句子的时间状语,while意为“在......过程中”。organise与逻辑主语we之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语,其完整形式为:while we are organising our microblogs。故填organising。
10. matters本句为“It is... that...”强调句结构,被强调的部分your attitude towards it为句子的主语,是第三人称单数,设空处为句子的谓语动词,应用动词的第三人称单数形式,句子的时态为一般现在时,故填matters。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Peter,
Delighted to receive your letter inquiring something about Donating Books to Rural Primary School, I am writing to inform you of some detailed information.
The activity is aimed to make the students in rural primary schools have access to various kinds of books, which can not only broaden their horizons, but also cultivate their capability of thinking and learning independently. Additionally, the volunteers should be diligent , responsible and warm-hearted. He or she must be good at communicating with others and the one who has previous experience will be preferred.
If you have any question about this project, please contact me without any hesitation.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience. Last June a family member aged only 17, died after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. The cruel twist of fate robbed her of the life that she so richly deserved. Smoking for another five weeks after her death, I suddenly felt ashamed of myself and was overwhelmingly sorry for my daughter. I visited a doctor, who suggested me adopting electronic cigarettes as a substitute. I practiced over a couple of weeks and noticed the number of cigarettes decreasing.
Paragraph 2:
I set myself further little goals, such as only taking my e-cigarettes whenever I went. I made a record of every cigarette I had, and the associated triggers for that particular cigarette. The first day I counted 15 cigarettes, approximately half of what I usually smoked. By day 12, I was down to two. I had my last cigarette on July 14. After 20 years as a smoker, I was free from the addiction, finding the smell of cigarettes unbearable. To anyone wanting to quit, all I can say is give your plan a go! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The moon and its possible influence over human behaviours have been objects of tales for centuries. Although the full moon can’t turn people into werewolves(狼人),some people do blame it for causing a bad night's sleep or discomfort.
To find out if lunar phases(月相) affected humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. The research studied a total of 5,812 children from five continents. Data collection took place over 28 months, representing 28 lunar cycles. These were then divided into three lunar phases : full moon, half-moon and new moon.
The findings of the study indicated that in general, sleep duration around full moon reported an average decrease of five minutes compared to new moon. “Our study provides evidence that the moon doesn’t seem to influence people’s behaviours,’’ said Dr Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute. The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health. Our behaviours are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education and income," he added.
"Folk tales and even certain examples suggest that behaviours of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases,” Dr Chaput explained. “Whether there is science behind it or not, the moon secret will continue to attract human civilisations in the years to come."
1.Where does the moon’s influence on human behaviours usually come from
A.Tales. B.Textbooks. C.News reports. D.Scientific papers.
2.What can be concluded from the findings
A.We should go to bed five minutes earlier during a full moon.
B.The moon is a major thing that affects our sleep and behaviours.
C.We shouldn’t worry about the moon’s influence over health.
D.The moon plays a significant role in children’s sleeping patterns.
3.How does Dr Chaput feel about the topic of the moon influence
A.it’s boring. B.It’s worrying. C.It’s frightening. D.It’s interesting.
B
Since moving to China to teach English two months ago, one noticeable difference I've found is how people break the ice in conversations. “Isn’t the weather nice today ” is a typical question and form of small talk commonly heard in daily life in the UK. More often than not, this question is said with a sarcastic(讽刺的) tone as it is rare to get good weather in Britain. As the winter quickly approaches and it gets colder in China, I have often found myself continuing my habit of commenting on the weather in day to day conversations with my new friends and students. But it occurs to me that perhaps this is a strange topic to talk about so often in daily conversation.
In contrast, something that I am yet to get used to is how people here in China have a tendency to begin conversations by asking questions like,“Have you eaten yet ” Some might mistake this type of question as an invitation to go for lunch but actually, this is more of a greeting used to express fond concern for the person you're talking to. It’s also a question which shows the importance of food in Chinese culture in terms of hospitality(好客), health and manners. Although it’s a question I’m still not used to being asked all the time, I think it’s a really pleasant way to start conversations because it shows you care about the person you're talking to.
Although these two ways to start conversations may be different, the one thing they have in common is that they involve topics that affect everybody on a daily basis. I'm not sure I'll be able to break the habit of talking about the weather, but I think I could definitely get used to talking more about food, especially as it's particularly delicious in China!
1.What's the obvious difference that the writer found between China and the UK
A.The diet habits of the people.
B.The topics that the people focus on.
C.The attitudes towards the new jobs.
D.The ways of beginning a conversation.
2.How does the writer feel now about talking about the weather so often
A.Fresh.
B.Unusual.
C.Nervous.
D.Common.
3.In China, when people ask you “Have you eaten yet ", they mean _______.
A.to invite you to have lunch
B.to talk about what you have eaten
C.to show fond concern for you
D.to show the importance of culture
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.The writer likes Chinese food very much.
B.The writer has formed the habit of talking about the food.
C.The writer prefers saying food to talking about weather now.
D.The writer has broken the habit of talking about the weather.
C
Elon Musk says Space X is developing a plan for trips to Mars(火星) that will eventually cost just S 500,000 per seat. Musk founded Space X 10 years ago and space travel has always been one of his goals for the company. Few details were provided about the Martian voyage, but Musk did say we can expect to hear more about the plan in less than a year.
The price for a trip to Mars also highlights(突出) Musk’s main effort behind Space X, to bring down the cost of delivering a human into space. In an interview with the BBC, Musk admitted that the first, seats won't be selling for $ 500,000. It will take a while to get down to that price. But Musk says the half-million dollar ticket could happen a decade after trips begin. “Land on Mars,a roundtrip ticket—half a million dollars. It can be done,” he told the BBC.
Musk did say that one of the keys to low-cost trips to the red planet would be the ability to not only fuel there, but also to reuse the entire spaceship on the return trip. In the BBC interview Musk said by reusing the spaceship, you end up with the same sorts of costs airlines face. Musk compared it to flying today where a 747 isn't simply thrown away after a flight to London. Like the airplane, the cost of the spaceship could be spread out over many flights rather than just a single trip. The $ 500,000 price is around one percent of the cost NASA is now paying to send a person to the space station on a Russian rocket.
The talk of Martian travel came with Space X's most recent development news of its Dragon capsule. As the California company prepares to send a Dragon to the International Space Station next month, it completed the first crew trial with NASA. The event gave NASA astronauts a chance to test out the 7-seat capsule that is being developed to carry human passengers as well as goods.
1.According to the passage, Elon Musk ___________.
A.will go to Mars at the cost of $ 500,000
B.is the leader of the Space X company
C.is an American astronaut from NASA
D.will send people to Mars in less than a year
2.What makes the trip to Mars at such a low cost possible
A.Taking enough fuel.
B.Reusing the spaceship.
C.Using the airplane again.
D.Building the space station.
3.From the passage we can infer __________.
A.its Dragon capsule has taken the first passengers to Mars
B.NASA pays $ 5,000,000 for Russia to take one astronaut into space
C.the Dragon capsule is a spaceship made by NASA astronauts
D.Space X will use a Dragon capsule for passengers to make a trip to Mars
4.The main idea of the passage is _________.
A.the ticket to Mars will cost just $ 500,000
B.Space X is working together with NASA
C.the Dragon capsule is a cheap spaceship
D.the travel to Mars is becoming popular
D
If the last blog didn’t give you enough ideas on how to entertain the family,especially your children over the summer holidays,we have a few more great activities for you!
Get gardening
Start up a summer project in the garden and plant some seeds with children! Cucumbers, peppers, beans and tomatoes are perfect vegetables to plant in your garden, and a sunflower would be a lovely addition to the garden.
Visit a local farm or zoo
Visiting local farms is a brilliant way to expose children to different types of animals. They can see them up close and sometimes even feed them! A trip to the zoo will probably cost a bit more, but the zoos usually have more animals for children to see and learn about.
Set up an obstacle(障碍) course
Children love the thrill of a sports day at school,but there is no reason why you can’t recreate that at home! Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children s ages, and let the family sports day begin!
Have a treasure hunt
A treasure hunt around the house, garden, or local park will be a great way to drop some presents for the children for their good behaviour over the summer holidays一and who doesn’t love a treasure hunt Get creative with the theme of the treasure hunt; Pirate,Gruffalo,or a Bear Hunt, we think, will go down a storm!
Let us know what you are planning for your summer holiday activities through our social media pages! Candy Floss hopes you all stay safe this summer—and have a fantastic time!
1.Who are the most possible readers of the passage
A.Teachers.
B.Teenagers.
C.Parents.
D.Doctors.
2.What should parents consider when setting up an obstacle course
A.Children’s ages.
B.Parents' interest.
C.Parents’ abilities.
D.Children’s characteristics.
3.Why should children be given presents in a treasure hunt
A.To encourage them to find more treasure.
B.To show the parents creative thinking.
C.To praise them for their behaviour during summer holidays.
D.To honor them for gaining high marks in the exam.
4.Where can you probably read the passage
A.In a newspaper.
B.From an advertisement.
C.In a magazine.
D.On the Internet.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a totally different country If so, then you are a third-culture kid!
The term “third-culture kid” (or TCK) was coined in the 1960s by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon when she researched North American children living in India. Caught between two cultures, they form their very own.①_______________About 90 percent of them have a university degree, while 40 percent pursue a postgraduate or doctor degree. They usually benefit from their intercultural experience, which helps them to grow into successful academics and professionals.
②_______________ In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon. A third-culture kid may not be able to adapt themselves completely to their new surroundings as expected. Instead, they may always remain an outsider in different host cultures.Max, for example, experienced this fundamental feeling of strangeness throughout his life as a third-culture kid.③_______________ While this can be a way to create a network of friends all around the world, it can be difficult for a third-culture kid like Max to maintain close friendships and relationships.
For a third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a new foreign country than to return to their “home” country. After living in Australia and South Korea for many years, Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager. But she felt out of place when she returned to the country where she was born.④_______________ She did not share the same values as her friends’ even years after going back home.
While a third-culture kid must let go of their identity as foreigner when he/she returns, the home country can prove to be more foreign than anything he/she came across before. The peer group they face does not match the idealized image children have of “home”.⑤_______________
As a part of the growing “culture”, TCKs may find it a great challenge for them to feel at home in many places.
A.Yet being a third-culture kid is not always easy.
B.In general, they often reach excellent academic results.
C.This often makes it hard for them to form their own identity.
D.However, their parents can help them see the opportunities of a mobile lifestyle.
E.Their experience abroad helps them to gain a better understanding of cultural differences.
F.Unlike other teens of her age, she didn’t know anything about current TV shows or fashion trends.
G.Additionally, making new friends and saying goodbye to old ones will at some point become routine for a third-culture kid.
第二部分 语言知识运用（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。
Two miles back down the road I smelled the freshly brewed coffee. I could almost 1 the hot coffee, as I pulled into the lot. I wondered why it wasn't packed. It was still 2 . So, I waited.
In the wait, I noticed there were only two cars 3 , and in front of me was a stalled(失速的) car. I had 4 minutes to arrive where I worked. Unexpectedly, a 5 hurried out of a car toward me. She was in tears. 6 the stranger asked me to drive around her car. My 7 went wild. So far, I had a perfect attendance 8 . The baseball parking lot would be filled by the time I would arrive. Even worse, I could 9 my boss in the elevator.
10 , I felt impressed to help the lady. I felt a little unsure, 11 I asked her if she would like me to pray for her car to start. She quickly 12 . Soon afterward, she began to weep with joy and then speak with a new confidence. She bravely 13 and asked the onlookers to help push the car out of the drive-through line.
Before 14 , I pushed a check into her purse, to help with the much-needed car repairs. Later that day she called to 15 me for everything. She was filled with excitement. Hopefully my desire for coffee will direct me every morning.
1. A. cook B. taste C. sell D. deliver
2. A. noisy B. windy C. early D. stormy
3. A. on exhibition B. on sale C. in fear D. in line
4. A. only B. still C. much D. also
5. A. tourist B. stranger C. doctor D. dancer
6. A. Surprisingly B. Normally C. Gradually D. Apologetically
7. A. pulses B. thoughts C. dreams D. requirements
8. A. gesture B. reward C. record D. salary
9. A. treat B. praise C. threaten D. meet
10. A. Basically B. Gratefully C. However D. Suddenly
11. A. and B. so C. but D. because
12. A. sped B. agreed C. wept D. joined
13. A. turned B. bent C. lied D. rose
14. A. checking B. leaving C. sighing D. focusing
15. A. blame B. punish C. thank D. mistake
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。
Nowadays, it is common that more and more high school students open their own microblogs on the Internet. For one thing, it can provide a colourful platform to show their talent. For ①____________, it is a useful way to release their ②____________ (press). And all these make it more and more popular with high school students. ③____________ many parents and teachers hold a different view. They think that managing a microblog will take a lot of time and energy, ④____________ should be used to study.
I am ⑤____________ (great) in favour of this activity. Today the Internet ⑥____________ (play) an important role in our life. Therefore, as high school students of the Information Age, we need to learn to make use of this ⑦____________ (meaning) tool to communicate and display ourselves. What’s more, opening and organising microblogs need various abilities such as writing, designing, being good ⑧____________ computer skills and so on. Only if we master those abilities can we make a successful microblog. As a result, we improve ourselves while ⑨____________ (organise) our microblogs.
In fact, the microblog itself is of little harm. It is your attitude towards it that ⑩____________ (matter). We should take advantage of it and avoid some bad effects.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,你校即将举行“给农村小学捐书”(Donating Books to Rural Primary School)活动,现向全校招募志愿者,你的笔友Peter来信向你咨询有关情况,请你写一封回信,要点如下:
1.简单介绍该项活动;
2.志愿者所需条件。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Growing up, my parents and elder brothers all smoked. Being a child of the 80s, it was normal for the adults to be smoking inside and during trips in the car. There just wasn't the same awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke exposure that there is today.
I remember the day when I started smoking. I was 11. I was trying to impress one of the "bad boys" at school. I stole tobacco from my father and rather clumsily rolled a cigarette that I took to school with me. Smoking gave me a sense of autonomy and choice over my own life, and at 11 it was the ultimate act of rebellion. Soon I got addicted to it and was taking cigarettes from dad's packets on a regular basis. I knew he never started counting them until he had less than half a pack left.
After a while I got caught smoking at school. My parents struck a deal with me: if I stopped smoking at school, they would purchase more tobaccos for me to smoke at home. This was perhaps a misguided attempt to keep me out of trouble. I jumped at the idea, and simply got smarter about smoking at school.
I smoked right through my teens and early 20s, spending thousands of dollars on cigarettes, sacrificing food and other necessities to ensure I had cigarettes.
I tried many methods to quit, but each time I would go back to smoking. I have always had a love-hate relationship with cigarettes. On the one hand, they were a friend to me when I had no other, one constant in my life I could rely on. On the other hand, I despised(鄙视) being dependent on something that was going to kill me.
I grew concerned about the effect my smoking would have on my children and I felt guilty putting cigarettes over other things that could have benefited my family. It is with great shame that I admit that I continued smoking even after having a daughter born with cystic fibrosis(囊性纤维化). My daughter fights every day to breathe—and here I was intentionally causing damage to my lungs.
Paragraph 1 :
The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2 :
I set myself further little goals, such as only taking my e-cigarettes whenever I went. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段The moon and its possible influence over human behaviours have been objects of tales for centuries.可知,月亮对人们行为的影响都是来自于传说故事中。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health.可知,满月时人们的睡眠时间会减少1%,然而少睡五分钟对健康没有影响,所以人们不用担心。故选C项。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“Whether there is science behind it or not,the moon secret will continue to attract human civilisations in the years to come. ”可知,沙皮博士认为月亮的秘密以后还会继续吸引人类文明,由此可见沙皮博士认为月亮的影响这一话题是有趣的。故选D项。
B
答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Since moving to China to teach English two months ago, one noticeable difference I've found is how people break the ice in conversations.可知,自从两个月前来到中国教英语以来,“我”所发现的一个显而易见的不同就是人们开始交谈的方式。故可推知,中国人和英国人开始交谈的方式不同。 故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据第一段中的But it occurs to me that perhaps this is a strange topic to talk about so often in daily conversation.可知,但是“我”认为或许在日常交谈中那么频繁地谈论天气有些奇怪。故可推知作者对经常谈论天气感到奇怪。故选B项。
3.推理判断题。根据第二段中的Some might mistake this type of question as an invitation to go for lunch but actually, this is more of a greeting used to express fond concern for the person you're talking to.可知,有人可能误认为这类问题是邀请你去吃午餐,但事实上,这是在表达对与你交谈的人的关心。故选C项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的I’m not sure I'll be able to break the habit of talking about the weather, but I think I could definitely get used to talking more about food, especially as it's particularly delicious in China!可知,“我”不确定“我”能改掉谈论天气的习惯,但是“我”认为“我”一定能习惯于更多地谈论食物,因为中国的食物是特别美味的。故可推断出作者认为中国的食物非常美味,所以会喜欢中国的食物。故选A项。
C
答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D; 4.A
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段可知,马斯克于十年前成立了“Space X”公司。故答案为B。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段可知,通过反复使用飞船,它们就能像飞机一样,宇宙飞船的成本不是由单次飞行承担,而可以通过多次飞行被平摊。故答案为B。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,“Space X”公司与NASA(美国国家航空航天局)合作完成了首次机组试验,这一事件为NASA宇航员提供了试验七座式太空舱的机会,这种七座式飞船仍处于研发中,以实现运送旅客和货物的目的。故答案为D。
4.主旨大意题。本文第一段第一句就点明了文章的主旨:马斯克称“Space X”公司正在开发火星旅行计划,每个座位最终会仅售50万美元。后面内容是对这一主旨的详细说明。故答案为A。
D
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段 how to entertain the family, especially your children,第四段的for your children’s ages 以及后文多次出现的your children可知,文章的对象是parents。
2.细节理解题。根据第四段Set up a mini obstacle course suitable for your children’s ages可知,在搭建障碍跑道的时候,应该考虑孩子的年龄。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段will be a great way to drop some presents for the children for their good behaviour over the summer holidays可知,给孩子们礼物是为了奖励他们在暑假中出色的表现。
4.推理判断题。根据第一段the last blog和最后一段our social media pages可知文章出自于网络。
第二节
答案：BAGFC
解析：本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了第三文化小孩(TCK)的概念以及他们的优势与劣势。
1 B空后的句子介绍他们中的90%有大学学历,40%有硕士或博士学历。由此可知他们大多数都有高学历。故选B项。
2. A 由空后的In fact many hardships may arise from this phenomenon. 可知,作为一名第三文化小孩是不容易的。hardships为关键词。故选A项。
3 G 前文提到马克斯一生都在体会这种陌生感,后文说他们在全世界都有朋友,却很难维持亲密的友谊,这是因为他们不得不经常结交新朋友,并与老朋友再见。故选G项。
4. F空后说路易斯回到自己出生的国家后,和朋友们的价值观不一样,故设空处应介绍她与同龄孩子的不同,F项符合语境,故选F项。
5. C 空前的内容在介绍第三文化小孩的身份问题。C项符合语境, 说他们很难形成自我认同,其中的identity与前文的identity相呼应。 故选C项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5 BCDAB 6-10 DBCDD 11-15 CBABC
解析：1.根据“I smelled the freshly brewed coffee”可知,“我”几乎可以品尝到咖啡。
2.由“it wasn't packed”可知,还很早。
3.根据“In the wait”及“in front of me was a stalled car”可知,“我”注意到前面只有两辆车排队。
4.“我”到达工作的地方只有几分钟的时间。
5.根据“the stranger asked me to”可知选B。
6.她的车失速并且挡在“我”的车前面,所以她来道歉。
7.后面提到了自己的一些想法,“我”的思绪无法控制。
8.“我”在等车,可是离上班时间只有几分钟。同时根据“a perfect attendance”判断,“我”的考勤记录很完美。
9.担心迟到时在电梯里会遇到老板。
10.前面提到了如果再晚自己会遇到的情况。突然,“我”希望帮助这位妇女。
11.前后句子在逻辑上为转折关系,所以用but。
12.由前文“asked her if she would like me to pray for her car to start”及后文“she began to weep with joy”可知,她很快就同意了。
13.她勇敢地转身。
14.在离开前,“我”把一张支票放到她的钱包里。
15.“我”给予了她帮助,所以她在那天的晚些时候给“我”打电话表示感谢。
第二节
答案：1.another 2.pressure 3.But 4.which 5.greatly 6.plays/is playing 7.meaningful 8.at 9.organising 10.matters
解析：
本文是一篇议论文。作者在文中介绍了自己对微博的看法。作者认为我们应该利用好微博并避免其坏的影响。
1. another for one thing... for another (thing) ...为固定搭配,意为"一方面 另一方面 ”。故填another。
2. pressure形容词性物主代词their后面应接名词形式。故填 pressure。
3. But前文的“这一切使得它越来越受高中生的欢迎”与下文“很多父母和老师持有不同的观点”为转折关系。故填But。
4. which分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句并在句中作主语,先行词为time and energy,指物,应用关系代词which。故填 which。
5. greatly修饰介词短语in favour of应用副词。故填greatly。
6. plays/is playing该空需要填谓语动词,主语the Internet为第三人称单数,由时间状语Today可知,此处可以用一般现在时表示对客观情况的描述;也可用现在进行时表示“现阶段”的情况。故填plays/is playing。
7. meaningful修饰名词tool应用形容词,meaningful意为“有意义的”。故填meaningful。
8. at be good at为固定搭配,意为“擅长……”。故填at。
9. organising该空为句子的时间状语,while意为“在......过程中”。organise与逻辑主语we之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语,其完整形式为:while we are organising our microblogs。故填organising。
10. matters本句为“It is... that...”强调句结构,被强调的部分your attitude towards it为句子的主语,是第三人称单数,设空处为句子的谓语动词,应用动词的第三人称单数形式,句子的时态为一般现在时,故填matters。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Peter,
Delighted to receive your letter inquiring something about Donating Books to Rural Primary School, I am writing to inform you of some detailed information.
The activity is aimed to make the students in rural primary schools have access to various kinds of books, which can not only broaden their horizons, but also cultivate their capability of thinking and learning independently. Additionally, the volunteers should be diligent , responsible and warm-hearted. He or she must be good at communicating with others and the one who has previous experience will be preferred.
If you have any question about this project, please contact me without any hesitation.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience. Last June a family member aged only 17, died after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. The cruel twist of fate robbed her of the life that she so richly deserved. Smoking for another five weeks after her death, I suddenly felt ashamed of myself and was overwhelmingly sorry for my daughter. I visited a doctor, who suggested me adopting electronic cigarettes as a substitute. I practiced over a couple of weeks and noticed the number of cigarettes decreasing.
Paragraph 2:
I set myself further little goals, such as only taking my e-cigarettes whenever I went. I made a record of every cigarette I had, and the associated triggers for that particular cigarette. The first day I counted 15 cigarettes, approximately half of what I usually smoked. By day 12, I was down to two. I had my last cigarette on July 14. After 20 years as a smoker, I was free from the addiction, finding the smell of cigarettes unbearable. To anyone wanting to quit, all I can say is give your plan a go! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.