外研版（2019）选择性必修第二册 Unit 3 time changes！单元测评卷（含答案无听力题）
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选择性必修2 Unit 3单元测试题
第一部分 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
Ann Arbor Travel Guide
When you think of Ann Arbor, you likely think of the University of Michigan. In some ways, the two are the same. But Ann Arbor has an identity of its own. That is the unique festivals like Apple Daze in the fall and FestiFools in the spring. And the town is known as the “City of Trees”; visitors can paddle (划船) and hike their way down the lush (茂密的) Huron River Water Trail or appreciate flowers at a local garden in early summer.
Best months to visit
The best time to visit Ann Arbor is between May and September, when temperatures rest comfortably and lots of activities are held there. For example, June is a perfect time to go outside and experience Ann Arbor’s outdoor spaces, like the Huron River and Matthaei Botanical Gardens. If a fall or winter trip amuses you, you will still find plenty to do. College football season runs from September to November, so that’s a great time to visit if you’d like to catch a game at Michigan Stadium. In the colder months, you can spend time in Ann Arbor’s many indoor museums or enjoying special holiday events, like KindleFest.
Tips for saving money
Eat where the locals do. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurants are frequented by college students and therefore keep their prices reasonable to attract the public.
Walk, walk, and walk. Downtown Ann Arbor is a very walkable area. In fact, driving and parking a car is often annoying. By getting around on your feet, you will not only get a better feel for the town, but also save money that would have otherwise been spent on a rental car or taxi rides.
1. What is the special feature of Ann Arbor
A. Its good location.
B. Its special festivals.
C. Its famous restaurants.
D. Its educational environment.
2. What may be the best time to visit Ann Arbor if you are a football fan
A. Early spring. B. Late winter.
C. September. D. June.
3. What’s the author’s advice on saving money when visiting Ann Arbor
A. Asking for discounts while buying tickets.
B. Having meals in the college dining hall.
C. Renting a car to visit the city.
D. Traveling around on foot.
B
Lisa started climbing five years ago when a friend asked her to climb Mt. Rainier. The ability to experience part of the mountain that few people reach drew Lisa to continuing her mountaineering. By 2012 she and her husband had climbed the highest points in North America, South America and Europe. They had also volunteered for numerous projects with Adventurers and Scientists for Con servation (ASC). Their latest goal was Mt. Vinson in Antarctica to collect snow samples for ASC.
It was difficult for Lisa，s family who had spent all their lives in Illinois to picture what would draw her to such a remote continent (大陆). Her primary motivation was to safely climb Mt. Vinson, but secondarily she wanted to share the experience with others who, like her father, couldn’t imagine what the coldest continent was like.
As they gradually made their way up toward Mt. Vinson, Lisa9 s body got used to the cold, dry air and a heavy pack. Her mind was filled with the vastness of this continent. How is it possible that so few people have seen it How can it be kept so that others have the opportunity to responsibly do so Part of her duty was to answer the last question.
After she had collected the snow in a small plastic bottle, she labeled (贴标签) it and stored it for safe keeping. As she watched the snow inside, she thought about the story it would tell. What would researchers learn about this mountain What had it endured (忍受) during its lifetime What would we, as servants of this earth, do with this information She didn’t have the skills to answer these questions by herself, but knowing that she played a small part in allowing them to be answered was thrilling, just as gratifying as reaching the top.
4. What pushed Lisa to continue her climbing
A. Her success in reaching the mountain top.
B. Her love of challenging herself.
C. Her friend’s encouragement.
D. Her desire to win.
5. What did Lisa’s family think about her climbing Mt. Vinson
A. It was inspiring. B. It was meaningful.
C. It was entertaining. D. It was unbelievable.
6. What can we know about Lisa on her way up to Mt. Vinson
A. She could hardly bear her heavy package.
B. She was curious about people’s rare visiting.
C. She was greatly impressed by the large continent.
D. She realized the importance of protecting Antarctica.
7. What does the underlined word “gratifying” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Simple. B. Pleasing.
C. Practical. D. Promising.
C
Good news, coffee lovers: Your daily cup of Joe might be doing good to your heart, namely by helping to reduce the risk of heart failure, suggest the findings of a new study. In an analysis of data from three large studies on the topic, researchers found that those who reported drinking one or more cups of caffeinated (含咖徘因的) coffee a day had “a related decreased long-term heart failure risk”.
For the report published in Circulation: Heart Failure, researchers used machine learning to examine data from a large study from the Framingham Heart Study, referencing this data against two other studies. “Each study included at least 10 years of follow-up, and altogether the studies provided information on more than 21,000 U.S. adult participants,” researchers said.
When analyzing the Framingham Heart Study, researchers noted that when compared to non-coffee drinkers, coffee drinkers’ risk of heart failure decreased by 5% to 12% for each cup they drank each day. As for decaffeinated coffee, researchers noted that it did, not have the same benefits as caffeinated coffee, with one study suggesting that decaffeinated coffee may have an opposite effect.
Dr. David Kao, senior study author, said in a statement, “The relation between caffeine and heart failure risk reduction was surprising. Coffee and caffeine are often considered by the general population to be ‘bad’ for the heart because people relate them to health problems like palpitations, high blood pressure, etc. The relationship between increasing caffeine consumption and decreasing heart failure risk turns that thought on its head.”
“However, there is not yet enough clear evidence to prove that increasing coffee consumption can decrease the risk of heart disease with the same strength and certainty as stopping smoking, losing weight, or exercising,” Kao noted. The researchers also warned that the findings only focused on black coffee, that is, plain coffee, without added sugar and high-fat dairy products such as cream.
8. What’s the finding of the new study
A. The number of heart failure cases has decreased gradually.
B. Coffee can help lower the possibility of heart failure.
C. Caffeine does harm to people’s health.
D. Coffee helps cure heart disease.
9. How did researchers achieve their finding
A. By searching online for detailed information.
B. By interviewing experts about their opinions.
C. By conducting surveys among young adults.
D. By comparing data from long-term studies.
10. What can directly affect the result of the study
A. The brand of coffee.
B. The age of the subjects.
C. The addition of caffeine to coffee.
D. The amount of coffee consumption.
11. What is Dr. Kao’s attitude towards the result
A. Indifferent. B. Positive.
C. Curious. D. Careful.
D
The world has changed greatly since Herman Fisher met Irving Price and Helen Schelle in 1930. The trio (三人组) founded Fisher-Price, maker of popular toy series such as Thomas & Friends, Power Wheels, and Little panies like Fisher-Price are exploring how the world of toys and parenting will change with the development of technology. Fisher-Price recently cooperated with Continuum, a global innovation designer. Together, they created a short video called The Future of Parenting, along with a short essay explaining the thoughts behind the video.
One thought of the video explores how parenting will change when the teens of today raised with data-providing devices such as Fitbit and iPad begin raising kids of their own. Is this a generation that will desire data in all of their kids’ toys The answer may be “yes” and perhaps the product appearing in the video will appeal to them.
If you interpret the video as a clear vision of the future of parenting, you won’t be blamed for fearing holograms (全息图) will take over your house as a mom or dad. The benefit of holograms in the video is their potential for giving traditional toys the ability to personalize responses, depending on the age and development of the child playing with the traditional toy.
Of course, you might ask yourself, “Do data-providing toys have an advantage over traditional toys in terms of their effects ” The answer may be negative. Lego, a traditional brick toy-maker, on all counts remains a successful company. And studies point out its toys’ benefits to children’s creativity. In addition, recent research demonstrates that toys containing data can potentially prevent language development, compared with traditional puzzles and bricks.
On the one hand, parents know that they should limit their kids’ screen time to keep them healthy, and the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidance on daily screen time. On the other hand, technology can be wonderfully engaging and can provide excellent educational opportunities for children. Nothing is perfect and we should embrace every aspect of a new thing.
12. What are companies like Fisher-Price currently exploring
A. The impact of technological advances on toys and parenting.
B. The way to be an outstanding global innovation designer.
C. New ideas of making short videos of creative toys.
D. Techniques used to produce popular toy series.
13. According to the author, teenagers raised with data-providing devices may ___________.
A. be fond of devoting themselves to improving technology
B. be afraid of the negative impact of electronic toys
C. pass their preference for such toys on to their kids
D. show great creativity and imagination
14. What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Advantages and disadvantages of modem technology.
B. Comparisons of the effects of two kinds of toys.
C. Suggestions on how to choose suitable toys.
D. Advances in technology used to make toys.
15. What does the author want to show at the end of the text
A. Love me, love my dog.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Everything is a two-edged sword.
D. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
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。
Touchdown spaces are simple work spaces that may be employed as a replacement for a larger office. 16 They can also refer to a cubicle (小隔间) in a business setup that provides a place for individuals to work. Rental agreements can be signed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
17 One cubicle may have a telephone, some type of Internet access, a desk, and a chair. An overhead light may also be provided. In addition, the individual space will be supplied with any other items needed, such as printers, pencils, notepads, and other tools which are common in an office environment.
One ideal customer for a touchdown space is someone who is starting his or her own business and wants a space outside the home for work-related tasks. 18 However, renting a cubicle is often much less expensive and may include some of the amenities (便利设施) that come along with a rented office space.
A touchdown space is also taken advantage of by business people who are in town for a short period of time. Rather than working in a hotel room, the visiting business professionals will rent a desk for them during their stay in town. 19
Not every city recently offers touchdown spaces as a replacement for larger offices. 20 One of the best ways of locating a rental touchdown space is identifying any business setup resources within the town locally.
A. However, the idea is really gaining more attention.
B. They can be a rented work space within a working office.
C. Doing so allows these people to separate work time from personal time.
D. Touchdown spaces often include a few basics needed for doing business.
E. In today’s office environments, different tasks require different work spaces.
F. Touchdown spaces, at the very least, require a table, a chair, and Internet access.
G. They usually have limited money, and renting even a small office is not practical.
第二部分 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。
75-year-old Linda from Iowa has been providing food, clothing, and medical care for hundreds of foster (代养的) children since the 1970s. When she first began 21 kids in difficult situations, she was working in a local high school. Linda has taken hundreds of foster kids under her 22, and many of them have serious health problems, but that never 23 Linda.
“Linda mostly fostered young children with medical needs. She kept clothes in her garage (车库) 24 by size,” one teacher from her school said. “No one had to 25 a child going without clothes at Linda’s because she saved enough clothes, 26 they arrived with nothing but what they were wearing.”
Anthony was one of Linda’s foster kids. He described Linda to others 27, “She was always ready for a child in need.” These kids were usually taken from a 28 situation and she1 d take them in, 29 a cozy (舒适的) bed, warm meals, and love. She also helped kids having health problems to find all possible 30.
“She always takes a picture of a 31 child in her home, and places the 32 on the wall in the living room,” Anthony added. “That seems like a 33 thing, but it helps us feel like we’re at home.”
When Linda announced her 34 from fostering new children due to health concerns, she was 35 with a special ceremony of appreciation; but she said she would continue to help children in need.
21. A. teaching B. supporting C. protecting D. observing
22. A. influence B. control C. wing D. hand
23. A. stopped B. benefited C. satisfied D. persuaded
24. A. worn B. sorted C. dried D. designed
25. A. care about B. hear about C. ask about D. worry about
26. A. even if B. now that C. so that D. in case
27. A. proudly B. cautiously C. thankfully D. curiously
28. A. comfortable B. stressful C. practical D. tough
29. A. providing B. charging C. affording D. owing
30. A. relaxations B. treatments C. conclusions D. explanations
31. A. young B. rich C. new D. tall
32. A. drawing B. photo C. name D. mirror
33. A. small B. kind C. tiring D. surprising
34. A. retirement B. suffering C. achievement D. relief
35. A. paid B. donated C. related D. honored
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。
The cinema of the United States is (36) ____________ (unbelievable) popular across the world. Hollywood is not just a city in the U.S., but a term that refers to the people and the companies (37) _____________ work to create American movies. These movies (38) ____________ (send) to other countries and areas in the world. Hollywood really sets the pace (39) ____________ the rest of international films.
American cinema (40) ____________ (exist) since the early 1900s, but it was between the 1920s and the 1960s that Hollywood really (41) ____________ (take) off. This period was known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. The very (42) ____________ (begin) of this age is considered to be the movie The Jazz Singer. It was the first sound movie and was released in 1927, (43) ____________ (mark) the end of the silent movie era and introducing the world to the method of feature films.
Then came the rise of 20th Century Fox, which is still one of the (44) ____________ (big) movie companies in the world. From here, Hollywood grew. Today, the U.S. still holds the lion’s share (大部分的)of all profits, (45) ____________ other countries have also stepped up to join the competition.
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，去年曾在你校作交换生的英国好友Max来信询问你校的变化。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.介绍发生的变化；
3.表达祝福。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
After watching my son Todd run in a race, I made my usual comment, “Todd, I can walk faster than those women run.” Todd laughed as he knew I wasn’t a runner. “Mom, how about you running with me next year in this race ” Without thinking, I quickly accepted this challenge. I felt this was going to be a piece of cake!
When it was almost time for the race to occur the next year, Todd had been in hospital for a long time because of a car accident. Todd and my friends started to encourage me to run the race. I decided I should keep my promise to Todd and run the race. The first thing I did was go out and buy some running clothes. I might as well look good even though I hadn’t trained at all.
The day of the race came. I wished Todd could be there with me, but I had to start off alone. It wasn’t long before some racers started to run next to me and talk to me. I wouldn’t like to talk because I wanted to focus on my running. However, one guy was very talkative. He kept saying how tired he was, and that I must be tired too. He talked on and on. The race was over and this guy’s wife won! I didn’t mind this result. I was just happy to finish the race and keep my promise to Todd.
Todd asked about the race when I went to the hospital. I told him what had happened and how this guy would not stop his negative talk. Todd laughed and set me straight, “Don’t you know what this guy was doing He thought you were the competitor by the way you were dressed. He wanted his wife to win.” Only then did I figure out the truth, so I decided to continue taking part in the race the next year; I wanted to win this time.
The following year I did train. I even bought some tapes called “Win at Sports” and listened to them daily. These tapes gave ideas about staying behind and knowing when to make your move.
Paragraph 1:
When it was time for the race, I was all dressed and ready.
_______________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2:
I stayed behind this guy’s wife in almost the whole race.
_______________________________________________________________________________
1-5 BCDAD 6-10 CBBDC
11-15 DACBC 16-20 BDGCA
21-25 BCABD 26-30 ACDAB 31-35 CBAAD
36-45 (One possible version)
36. unbelievably 37. that 38. are sent
39. for 40. has existed
41. took 42. beginning
43. marking 44. biggest 45. but
写作 (One possible version)
第一节
Dear Max,
Glad to hear from you and I am writing to share the changes that have happened in our school with you.
Great changes have taken place since you returned to your country. The campus is now as beautiful as a garden with lots of trees and flowers. Besides, classrooms are equipped with advanced facilities, making it more convenient for teachers to give lessons. And the library completed last year has been in use, which is quite popular with students. If possible, you can come back to visit our school.
Hope everything goes well with you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Paragraph 1:
When it was time for the race, I was all dressed and ready. Todd waited for me at the finishing line. It was freezing cold that day, but I didn’t care. Nothing was going to pull me down. I played the race over and over in my mind when I listened to the tapes. After a lot of practice, it was time to face this challenge again.
Paragraph 2:
I stayed behind this guy’s wife in almost the whole race. At first, I kept her in view. I didn’t run past her but stayed close behind. Then I saw the guy! He was along with his wife and kept reminding his wife, “Watch out! She’s right behind you.” I could tell that his wife was very tired while I felt very good. So I was confident I could win. Getting close to the finishing line, I sped up and ran past her. I won! Todd gave me a big hug and said excitedly, “You really made it! I’m so proud of you!”
第一部分 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
Ann Arbor Travel Guide
When you think of Ann Arbor, you likely think of the University of Michigan. In some ways, the two are the same. But Ann Arbor has an identity of its own. That is the unique festivals like Apple Daze in the fall and FestiFools in the spring. And the town is known as the “City of Trees”; visitors can paddle (划船) and hike their way down the lush (茂密的) Huron River Water Trail or appreciate flowers at a local garden in early summer.
Best months to visit
The best time to visit Ann Arbor is between May and September, when temperatures rest comfortably and lots of activities are held there. For example, June is a perfect time to go outside and experience Ann Arbor’s outdoor spaces, like the Huron River and Matthaei Botanical Gardens. If a fall or winter trip amuses you, you will still find plenty to do. College football season runs from September to November, so that’s a great time to visit if you’d like to catch a game at Michigan Stadium. In the colder months, you can spend time in Ann Arbor’s many indoor museums or enjoying special holiday events, like KindleFest.
Tips for saving money
Eat where the locals do. Many hole-in-the-wall restaurants are frequented by college students and therefore keep their prices reasonable to attract the public.
Walk, walk, and walk. Downtown Ann Arbor is a very walkable area. In fact, driving and parking a car is often annoying. By getting around on your feet, you will not only get a better feel for the town, but also save money that would have otherwise been spent on a rental car or taxi rides.
1. What is the special feature of Ann Arbor
A. Its good location.
B. Its special festivals.
C. Its famous restaurants.
D. Its educational environment.
2. What may be the best time to visit Ann Arbor if you are a football fan
A. Early spring. B. Late winter.
C. September. D. June.
3. What’s the author’s advice on saving money when visiting Ann Arbor
A. Asking for discounts while buying tickets.
B. Having meals in the college dining hall.
C. Renting a car to visit the city.
D. Traveling around on foot.
B
Lisa started climbing five years ago when a friend asked her to climb Mt. Rainier. The ability to experience part of the mountain that few people reach drew Lisa to continuing her mountaineering. By 2012 she and her husband had climbed the highest points in North America, South America and Europe. They had also volunteered for numerous projects with Adventurers and Scientists for Con servation (ASC). Their latest goal was Mt. Vinson in Antarctica to collect snow samples for ASC.
It was difficult for Lisa，s family who had spent all their lives in Illinois to picture what would draw her to such a remote continent (大陆). Her primary motivation was to safely climb Mt. Vinson, but secondarily she wanted to share the experience with others who, like her father, couldn’t imagine what the coldest continent was like.
As they gradually made their way up toward Mt. Vinson, Lisa9 s body got used to the cold, dry air and a heavy pack. Her mind was filled with the vastness of this continent. How is it possible that so few people have seen it How can it be kept so that others have the opportunity to responsibly do so Part of her duty was to answer the last question.
After she had collected the snow in a small plastic bottle, she labeled (贴标签) it and stored it for safe keeping. As she watched the snow inside, she thought about the story it would tell. What would researchers learn about this mountain What had it endured (忍受) during its lifetime What would we, as servants of this earth, do with this information She didn’t have the skills to answer these questions by herself, but knowing that she played a small part in allowing them to be answered was thrilling, just as gratifying as reaching the top.
4. What pushed Lisa to continue her climbing
A. Her success in reaching the mountain top.
B. Her love of challenging herself.
C. Her friend’s encouragement.
D. Her desire to win.
5. What did Lisa’s family think about her climbing Mt. Vinson
A. It was inspiring. B. It was meaningful.
C. It was entertaining. D. It was unbelievable.
6. What can we know about Lisa on her way up to Mt. Vinson
A. She could hardly bear her heavy package.
B. She was curious about people’s rare visiting.
C. She was greatly impressed by the large continent.
D. She realized the importance of protecting Antarctica.
7. What does the underlined word “gratifying” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Simple. B. Pleasing.
C. Practical. D. Promising.
C
Good news, coffee lovers: Your daily cup of Joe might be doing good to your heart, namely by helping to reduce the risk of heart failure, suggest the findings of a new study. In an analysis of data from three large studies on the topic, researchers found that those who reported drinking one or more cups of caffeinated (含咖徘因的) coffee a day had “a related decreased long-term heart failure risk”.
For the report published in Circulation: Heart Failure, researchers used machine learning to examine data from a large study from the Framingham Heart Study, referencing this data against two other studies. “Each study included at least 10 years of follow-up, and altogether the studies provided information on more than 21,000 U.S. adult participants,” researchers said.
When analyzing the Framingham Heart Study, researchers noted that when compared to non-coffee drinkers, coffee drinkers’ risk of heart failure decreased by 5% to 12% for each cup they drank each day. As for decaffeinated coffee, researchers noted that it did, not have the same benefits as caffeinated coffee, with one study suggesting that decaffeinated coffee may have an opposite effect.
Dr. David Kao, senior study author, said in a statement, “The relation between caffeine and heart failure risk reduction was surprising. Coffee and caffeine are often considered by the general population to be ‘bad’ for the heart because people relate them to health problems like palpitations, high blood pressure, etc. The relationship between increasing caffeine consumption and decreasing heart failure risk turns that thought on its head.”
“However, there is not yet enough clear evidence to prove that increasing coffee consumption can decrease the risk of heart disease with the same strength and certainty as stopping smoking, losing weight, or exercising,” Kao noted. The researchers also warned that the findings only focused on black coffee, that is, plain coffee, without added sugar and high-fat dairy products such as cream.
8. What’s the finding of the new study
A. The number of heart failure cases has decreased gradually.
B. Coffee can help lower the possibility of heart failure.
C. Caffeine does harm to people’s health.
D. Coffee helps cure heart disease.
9. How did researchers achieve their finding
A. By searching online for detailed information.
B. By interviewing experts about their opinions.
C. By conducting surveys among young adults.
D. By comparing data from long-term studies.
10. What can directly affect the result of the study
A. The brand of coffee.
B. The age of the subjects.
C. The addition of caffeine to coffee.
D. The amount of coffee consumption.
11. What is Dr. Kao’s attitude towards the result
A. Indifferent. B. Positive.
C. Curious. D. Careful.
D
The world has changed greatly since Herman Fisher met Irving Price and Helen Schelle in 1930. The trio (三人组) founded Fisher-Price, maker of popular toy series such as Thomas & Friends, Power Wheels, and Little panies like Fisher-Price are exploring how the world of toys and parenting will change with the development of technology. Fisher-Price recently cooperated with Continuum, a global innovation designer. Together, they created a short video called The Future of Parenting, along with a short essay explaining the thoughts behind the video.
One thought of the video explores how parenting will change when the teens of today raised with data-providing devices such as Fitbit and iPad begin raising kids of their own. Is this a generation that will desire data in all of their kids’ toys The answer may be “yes” and perhaps the product appearing in the video will appeal to them.
If you interpret the video as a clear vision of the future of parenting, you won’t be blamed for fearing holograms (全息图) will take over your house as a mom or dad. The benefit of holograms in the video is their potential for giving traditional toys the ability to personalize responses, depending on the age and development of the child playing with the traditional toy.
Of course, you might ask yourself, “Do data-providing toys have an advantage over traditional toys in terms of their effects ” The answer may be negative. Lego, a traditional brick toy-maker, on all counts remains a successful company. And studies point out its toys’ benefits to children’s creativity. In addition, recent research demonstrates that toys containing data can potentially prevent language development, compared with traditional puzzles and bricks.
On the one hand, parents know that they should limit their kids’ screen time to keep them healthy, and the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidance on daily screen time. On the other hand, technology can be wonderfully engaging and can provide excellent educational opportunities for children. Nothing is perfect and we should embrace every aspect of a new thing.
12. What are companies like Fisher-Price currently exploring
A. The impact of technological advances on toys and parenting.
B. The way to be an outstanding global innovation designer.
C. New ideas of making short videos of creative toys.
D. Techniques used to produce popular toy series.
13. According to the author, teenagers raised with data-providing devices may ___________.
A. be fond of devoting themselves to improving technology
B. be afraid of the negative impact of electronic toys
C. pass their preference for such toys on to their kids
D. show great creativity and imagination
14. What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Advantages and disadvantages of modem technology.
B. Comparisons of the effects of two kinds of toys.
C. Suggestions on how to choose suitable toys.
D. Advances in technology used to make toys.
15. What does the author want to show at the end of the text
A. Love me, love my dog.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Everything is a two-edged sword.
D. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
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。
Touchdown spaces are simple work spaces that may be employed as a replacement for a larger office. 16 They can also refer to a cubicle (小隔间) in a business setup that provides a place for individuals to work. Rental agreements can be signed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
17 One cubicle may have a telephone, some type of Internet access, a desk, and a chair. An overhead light may also be provided. In addition, the individual space will be supplied with any other items needed, such as printers, pencils, notepads, and other tools which are common in an office environment.
One ideal customer for a touchdown space is someone who is starting his or her own business and wants a space outside the home for work-related tasks. 18 However, renting a cubicle is often much less expensive and may include some of the amenities (便利设施) that come along with a rented office space.
A touchdown space is also taken advantage of by business people who are in town for a short period of time. Rather than working in a hotel room, the visiting business professionals will rent a desk for them during their stay in town. 19
Not every city recently offers touchdown spaces as a replacement for larger offices. 20 One of the best ways of locating a rental touchdown space is identifying any business setup resources within the town locally.
A. However, the idea is really gaining more attention.
B. They can be a rented work space within a working office.
C. Doing so allows these people to separate work time from personal time.
D. Touchdown spaces often include a few basics needed for doing business.
E. In today’s office environments, different tasks require different work spaces.
F. Touchdown spaces, at the very least, require a table, a chair, and Internet access.
G. They usually have limited money, and renting even a small office is not practical.
第二部分 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。
75-year-old Linda from Iowa has been providing food, clothing, and medical care for hundreds of foster (代养的) children since the 1970s. When she first began 21 kids in difficult situations, she was working in a local high school. Linda has taken hundreds of foster kids under her 22, and many of them have serious health problems, but that never 23 Linda.
“Linda mostly fostered young children with medical needs. She kept clothes in her garage (车库) 24 by size,” one teacher from her school said. “No one had to 25 a child going without clothes at Linda’s because she saved enough clothes, 26 they arrived with nothing but what they were wearing.”
Anthony was one of Linda’s foster kids. He described Linda to others 27, “She was always ready for a child in need.” These kids were usually taken from a 28 situation and she1 d take them in, 29 a cozy (舒适的) bed, warm meals, and love. She also helped kids having health problems to find all possible 30.
“She always takes a picture of a 31 child in her home, and places the 32 on the wall in the living room,” Anthony added. “That seems like a 33 thing, but it helps us feel like we’re at home.”
When Linda announced her 34 from fostering new children due to health concerns, she was 35 with a special ceremony of appreciation; but she said she would continue to help children in need.
21. A. teaching B. supporting C. protecting D. observing
22. A. influence B. control C. wing D. hand
23. A. stopped B. benefited C. satisfied D. persuaded
24. A. worn B. sorted C. dried D. designed
25. A. care about B. hear about C. ask about D. worry about
26. A. even if B. now that C. so that D. in case
27. A. proudly B. cautiously C. thankfully D. curiously
28. A. comfortable B. stressful C. practical D. tough
29. A. providing B. charging C. affording D. owing
30. A. relaxations B. treatments C. conclusions D. explanations
31. A. young B. rich C. new D. tall
32. A. drawing B. photo C. name D. mirror
33. A. small B. kind C. tiring D. surprising
34. A. retirement B. suffering C. achievement D. relief
35. A. paid B. donated C. related D. honored
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。
The cinema of the United States is (36) ____________ (unbelievable) popular across the world. Hollywood is not just a city in the U.S., but a term that refers to the people and the companies (37) _____________ work to create American movies. These movies (38) ____________ (send) to other countries and areas in the world. Hollywood really sets the pace (39) ____________ the rest of international films.
American cinema (40) ____________ (exist) since the early 1900s, but it was between the 1920s and the 1960s that Hollywood really (41) ____________ (take) off. This period was known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. The very (42) ____________ (begin) of this age is considered to be the movie The Jazz Singer. It was the first sound movie and was released in 1927, (43) ____________ (mark) the end of the silent movie era and introducing the world to the method of feature films.
Then came the rise of 20th Century Fox, which is still one of the (44) ____________ (big) movie companies in the world. From here, Hollywood grew. Today, the U.S. still holds the lion’s share (大部分的)of all profits, (45) ____________ other countries have also stepped up to join the competition.
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，去年曾在你校作交换生的英国好友Max来信询问你校的变化。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.介绍发生的变化；
3.表达祝福。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，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。续写的词数应为150左右。
After watching my son Todd run in a race, I made my usual comment, “Todd, I can walk faster than those women run.” Todd laughed as he knew I wasn’t a runner. “Mom, how about you running with me next year in this race ” Without thinking, I quickly accepted this challenge. I felt this was going to be a piece of cake!
When it was almost time for the race to occur the next year, Todd had been in hospital for a long time because of a car accident. Todd and my friends started to encourage me to run the race. I decided I should keep my promise to Todd and run the race. The first thing I did was go out and buy some running clothes. I might as well look good even though I hadn’t trained at all.
The day of the race came. I wished Todd could be there with me, but I had to start off alone. It wasn’t long before some racers started to run next to me and talk to me. I wouldn’t like to talk because I wanted to focus on my running. However, one guy was very talkative. He kept saying how tired he was, and that I must be tired too. He talked on and on. The race was over and this guy’s wife won! I didn’t mind this result. I was just happy to finish the race and keep my promise to Todd.
Todd asked about the race when I went to the hospital. I told him what had happened and how this guy would not stop his negative talk. Todd laughed and set me straight, “Don’t you know what this guy was doing He thought you were the competitor by the way you were dressed. He wanted his wife to win.” Only then did I figure out the truth, so I decided to continue taking part in the race the next year; I wanted to win this time.
The following year I did train. I even bought some tapes called “Win at Sports” and listened to them daily. These tapes gave ideas about staying behind and knowing when to make your move.
Paragraph 1:
When it was time for the race, I was all dressed and ready.
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I stayed behind this guy’s wife in almost the whole race.
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1-5 BCDAD 6-10 CBBDC
11-15 DACBC 16-20 BDGCA
21-25 BCABD 26-30 ACDAB 31-35 CBAAD
36-45 (One possible version)
36. unbelievably 37. that 38. are sent
39. for 40. has existed
41. took 42. beginning
43. marking 44. biggest 45. but
写作 (One possible version)
第一节
Dear Max,
Glad to hear from you and I am writing to share the changes that have happened in our school with you.
Great changes have taken place since you returned to your country. The campus is now as beautiful as a garden with lots of trees and flowers. Besides, classrooms are equipped with advanced facilities, making it more convenient for teachers to give lessons. And the library completed last year has been in use, which is quite popular with students. If possible, you can come back to visit our school.
Hope everything goes well with you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Paragraph 1:
When it was time for the race, I was all dressed and ready. Todd waited for me at the finishing line. It was freezing cold that day, but I didn’t care. Nothing was going to pull me down. I played the race over and over in my mind when I listened to the tapes. After a lot of practice, it was time to face this challenge again.
Paragraph 2:
I stayed behind this guy’s wife in almost the whole race. At first, I kept her in view. I didn’t run past her but stayed close behind. Then I saw the guy! He was along with his wife and kept reminding his wife, “Watch out! She’s right behind you.” I could tell that his wife was very tired while I felt very good. So I was confident I could win. Getting close to the finishing line, I sped up and ran past her. I won! Todd gave me a big hug and said excitedly, “You really made it! I’m so proud of you!”