外研版（2019）选择性必修第一册Unit 6 Nurturing nature 单元综合能力测评（word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）
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Unit 6-单元综合能力测评
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will the party start
A.7:15. B.7:45. C.8:00.
2.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Teacher and student.
B.Boss and secretary.
C.Interviewer and interviewee.
3.Why did the man turn down the offer
A.The long working hours.
B.The low salary.
C.The bad working conditions.
4.Which club will the man join
A.The film club.
B.The travel club.
C.The sports club.
5.Where are the two speakers
A.At a clothes shop.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In the office.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Why is the man stopped
A.He was speeding.
B.He stole a car.
C.He has no driver’s license.
7.What will the man do
A.He will be sent to his home by the police.
B.He will be taken to the police station.
C.He will drive his car away.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What does the woman want the man to do
A.Pick up the paper on the floor.
B.Buy some paper for the printer.
C.Buy some ink for the printer.
9.What will the woman do to tell the man
A.Send an email.
B.Make a call.
C.Text a message.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What does Richard do
A.He’s a newsman.
B.He’s a manager.
C.He’s a researcher.
11.Where is Richard going next week
A.Birmingham.
B.Mexico City.
C.Shanghai.
12.What will the speakers do tomorrow
A.Eat out together.
B.Visit a university.
C.See Professor Hayes.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What topic does the speaker talk about
A.The best ways of making social contacts.
B.The best ways of finding a private house.
C.The best ways of practicing English.
14.What make social contact in a foreign country difficult
A.The language and the group activities.
B.The customs and group activities.
C.The language and customs.
15.What can people do to help themselves in the UK
A.Work in the UK and live in a private house.
B.Take part in activities in the local community.
C.Borrow some books from the library.
16.Where can people find information about community activities
A.In the noticeboard in the local community.
B.In private houses and the public library.
C.In the town hall or the public library.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What problem has the woman had
A.She’s just lost her ticket.
B.She’s taken the wrong train.
C.She’s just missed her train.
18.Which train can the woman take
A.The 4:20 train.
B.The 5:15 train.
C.The 6:30 train.
19.What does the woman do to get the next train
A.Change for a new ticket and pay an extra ￡3.50.
B.Buy a new ticket and pay an extra ￡11.
C.Wait for the train after 7 o’clock.
20.How long does it take the woman to take the train
A.45 minutes. B.75 minutes. C.90 minutes.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The sound that woke Damian Languell at 8:15 am was so loud that he assumed it came from inside his house.As he got up to investigate,he heard another sound,this one coming most definitely from outside.Looking out of his bedroom window,he spied a tree engulfed(淹没) in smoke about 500 yards away.A car was wrapped around the tree’s base,its engine on fire.
Grabbing buckets of water,Languell and his girlfriend ran to the crash site.The wreck looked worse up close.The car,a 1998 Buick,was split nearly in two,and the tree was where the driver’s seat ought to have been,as if planted there.No one should have survived this crash,and yet there was 16-year-old Quintin Thompson,his terrified face pressed against the driver’s side window,in visible pain.Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water with no success.When the flames got into the front seats,he realized he had to get the boy out of there.
In an act that a police report described as showing “complete disregard for his own safety”, Languell opened the Buick’s back door and crawled in.Thompson was struggling to get free,Languell says.“That’s when I noticed how bad his legs were.” Using a pocketknife he’d had the foresight to bring with him,he sawed through Thompson’s seat belt.
Now that Thompson was free,Languell pulled him out a back window of the vehicle,then dragged the teen to safety before the entire car was engulfed in flames.
Although Thompson suffered multiple fractures(骨折) to his legs,spine,and face,a social media post described him as “looking great,smiling,and joking.” Languell thinks about that day often.“My heart goes out to Thompson.When you are that close to that level of hurt,you feel it so directly.”
21.When Damian heard the big sound,
A.he called 911 immediately
B.he stayed inside his house
C.he woke up his girlfriend
D.he got up to see what happened
22.When Damian rushed to the crash site, .
A.the police had arrived
B.the whole car was completely in flames
C.Thompson was terrified and painful
D.Thompson was smiling and joking
23.We can describe Thompson as .
A.brave B.lucky
C.simple-minded D.warm-hearted
24.What played the most important role in Thompson’s survival
A.His own bravery and persistence.
B.The several buckets of water.
C.The timely arrival of the police.
D.The pocketknife Damian carried with him.
B
Even though these monuments are extremely well known,they hold secrets that not many people are aware of.
Empire State Building
On the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building in New York,there is a secret observation deck that not a lot of people know about.To access the balcony,you have to take a series of elevators and then a very steep,narrow staircase.The observation deck isn’t open to the public,but many celebrities have been photographed there.
Eiffel Tower
There is a secret apartment and office at the very top of the Eiffel Tower that has just recently become open to the public.In 1889,Gustave Eiffel,the engineer of this famous Paris landmark,built himself a private apartment and office.It has been restored and has wax models of Gustave,his daughter,and American inventor Thomas Edison on display.
Statue of Liberty
There is actually a room in the torch of the Statue of Liberty that showcases breathtaking views of the city.People used to be able to visit that room until 1916 when German agents blew up a nearby wharf(码头).The explosion sent broken pieces into the raised arm of Lady Liberty,making the staircase up to the hidden room unsafe.
Disneyland
Hardcore Disney fans might think they know all of the secrets of the park,a famous U.S.landmark,but many haven’t heard of Club 33.This exclusive restaurant is hidden behind an unmarked door in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square.If you want to dine here on your next trip to Disneyland,don’t get your hopes up.It costs $25,000 to join the club,plus an annual fee of $12,000.
25.What do the monuments have in common
A.They are all in Europe.
B.They all have skyscrapers.
C.They are all the best-known.
D.They all hide little-known secrets.
26.Which of the four has the easiest access
A.Disneyland. B.Eiffel Tower.
C.Statue of Liberty. D.Empire State Building.
27.Which can be used to replace the underlined word “exclusive” in the last paragraph
A.Attractive. B.Expensive.
C.Wonderful. D.Beautiful.
C
Population data for European mountain birds have been for the first time combined in a recent study,with worrying results: the abundances of mountain-specialist birds has declined by as much as 10% in the 2000s.
Ecological communities in mountain areas include species not found in any other habitats.These species are also very susceptible to climate change,as global warming is reducing their liveable habitats.In principle,species may relocate further up the mountains,but closer to the top their habitat inevitably shrinks.
According to the new article,the abundance of European mountain birds has in fact declined in line with climate change projections.
The recently released study examined the population trends of 44 bird species in the 2000s in the mountain and fell regions of Fennoscandia,Great Britain,the Alps and the Iberian Peninsula.A decline was seen in 14 of the observed species,while eight of them saw significant increase.
“On average,population decline among the species studied was 7% over the 13-year research period,making the situation of mountain birds distinctly worse compared to,for example,European forest birds,whose numbers did not change during the same period,” explains Aleksi Lehikoinen,an Academy of Finland research fellow at the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus (part of the University of Helsinki),who headed the study.
The situation is the direst for species that only inhabit mountain regions and are unable to live in other European environments.For these species,known as mountain specialists,the numbers dwindled by as much as 10% during the monitoring period.
28.What can we get from the passage about European mountain birds
A.They are newly found species.
B.They can be found at any place of the world.
C.The number of the birds has decreased greatly.
D.The number of the birds has increased greatly.
29.Why did the liveable habitats of the species reduce
A.Air pollutions.
B.Global warming.
C.Human activities.
D.Competition with other species.
30.Which one is TRUE according to a recently released study
A.All 44 bird species decreased.
B.Only 8 of the species declined.
C.14 of the observed species declined.
D.There was no change in the number of the bird species.
31.What does the word “direst” mean in the last paragraph
A.Serious. B.Useful.
C.Suitable. D.Waterless.
D
A new study establishes that environmental damage caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States,representing cost of $39 billion.
The paper,published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability,presents how researchers have estimated for the first time the health damages caused by corn production using detailed information on pollution emissions,pollution transport by wind,and human exposure to increased air pollution levels.
The study also shows how the damage to human health of producing a litre(升) of corn differs from region to region and how,in some areas,the health damages of corn production are greater than its market price.
“The deaths caused per litre in western corn belt states such as Minnesota,Iowa,and Nebraska tend to be lower than in eastern corn belt states such as Illinois,Indiana,and Ohio,” said lead researcher Jason Hill.
It’s important for farmers to have this information so that they can carry out practices that reduce the environmental influence of the crops they grow.Farmers can greatly improve the environmental profile of their corn by using precision agriculture tools and switching to fertilizers that have lower ammonia(氨)emissions.The study’s results also suggest potential benefits from improving nitrogen use efficiency,switching to crops requiring less fertilizer,and changing the location where corn is grown.
Aware that changes in practices can take time and planning,Hill suggests farmers could be offered motivation to switch to crops that demand less applied nitrogen while still offering market and nutritional benefits.
Hill said,“The number of deaths related to corn production could be reduced through these key strategies”.
32.Which of the states has the lowest death rate caused by corn production
A.Nebraska. B.Illinois.
C.Indiana. D.Ohio.
33.Which of the following is not advised to do for farmers to reduce the environmental impact of corn
A.Improve nitrogen use efficiency.
B.Plant crops with no fertilizer.
C.Change the corn’s location.
D.Using precision agriculture tools.
34.What is Jason Hill’s attitude to preventing deaths caused by corn production
A.Indifferent. B.Optimistic.
C.Pessimistic. D.Neutral.
35.In which part of a website will you find this text
A.Health and lifestyle.
B.Art and design.
C.Science and environment.
D.Fashion and business.
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。
How to Grow Organic Tomatoes in a Container
Anyone who has seen tomatoes growing in a garden knows that they tend to be huge plants. 36 So the first thing to do when considering growing tomatoes in a pot is to find a suitable variety.
After you find the perfect plant,it is time to plant it.In general,plastic or fiberglass pots are best for growing tomatoes.They don’t dry out quickly.While tomatoes love heat,they don’t like being dry. 37 Besides,tomatoes need to grow in a reasonably large pot.A pot must be 8 inches deep.That’ s the absolute minimum.A 12- or 16-inch pot is even better.
Any good quality organic potting soil works for tomatoes.Don’t use soil dug directly from the garden. 38 Compost-based soil,whether purchased or mixed from your special recipe,is nice.When planting the tomato,put some soil in the bottom of the pot and set the plant in.After you have the plant set at the proper level,fill in around it with soil.The soil should go up to about an inch below the rim of the pot to allow room for watering.
39 The best way to tell when to water is to stick your finger into the soil—if the first two inches are dry,it’s time to water.
The trickiest thing about growing tomatoes in a pot is that they are heavy feeders.Every time you water,you wash nutrients out of the soil.So fertilize (施肥) regularly.Once a month is good.But every other week,applying the fertilizer at half-strength is better. 40
A.It is too heavy for container gardens.
B.That’s why clay pots are popular.
C.Instead,use whatever soil you can get.
D.And dry soil can reduce fruit production.
E.This provides constant nutrients for the tomato plants.
F.They require people’s much work to stay manageable.
G.Tomatoes don’t like being dry,so water them regularly.
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
What do you do with a withered orchid (兰花) 41 you’re an expert,you may find that they never 42 for you again.
Everything has a life cycle and orchids don’t 43 forever.I can’t 44 throwing out orchids.I have tried my best,but in 45 .After so much 46 and error,I was almost 47 that they have died. 48 ,my wife had other ideas.
Some of the plants were moved to a table in the living room,and others were 49 on the kitchen window.
Actually,everything has its own life cycle.Sure,you can 50 hope.It was easy to believe that those orchids would never flower again—that is,until my wife decided to come to their 51 .
My wife kept moving the plants around the house looking for the right light. 52 ,the orchids stayed alive.Tiny new stems (茎)grew from the old ones a year later.And now,nearly all of them are flowering.
Yes,you can 53 everything you think is important—your beauty,your wealth,even your family—but as long as you are alive,you can find new life within something you thought was never going to bloom (开花)again.Never lose 54 on finding new life,even if the chance is 55 .
41.A.Because B.Although
C.Unless D.If
42.A.bloom B.struggle
C.live D.care
43.A.continue B.last
C.manage D.go
44.A.help B.stop
C.keep D.stand
45.A.ruins B.vain
C.need D.trouble
46.A.effort B.attempt
C.research D.trial
47.A.reminded B.informed
C.convinced D.warned
48.A.However B.Therefore
C.Also D.Otherwise
49.A.removed B.ignored
C.placed D.sold
50.A.stick to B.believe in
C.build up D.give up
51.A.rescue B.mind
C.notice D.way
52.A.Generally B.Normally
C.Surprisingly D.Sadly
53.A.lose B.miss
C.gain D.keep
54.A.trust B.confidence
C.hope D.dream
55.A.great B.big
C.hard D.slim
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。
Environment-friendly ideas have been created to supply people with helpful 56. (tip) on how they can help the environment 57. well as save money.I honestly believe that everyone wants to help the environment, even if they do or do not believe in global warming.With power bills, water bills and all other expenses 58. (continue)to rise, it’s very hard for the average worker.No matter what your 59. (finance) position is, there is always something everyone can do 60. (help) save our environment.
We are not the only ones that live on this 61.(amaze) planet.We also share it 62. a wide range of strange and wonderful animals.It would be a great tragedy if they 63.(be) not around for our future generations to appreciate.Every little bit helps, so please do all 64. you can to protect our environment and the environment of these surprising animals.
I hope these environment-friendly ideas can help everyone to do 65. (they) bit for the environment and to make this world a better place.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是新华中学的学生李华,你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好周末去上海迪斯尼乐园游玩,但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件:
1.表示歉意;
2.解释原因;
3.另约时间。
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)
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Nowadays, more and more college students have no problem walking into a classroom and opening their laptops.Others may spend an entire study period with a smartphone in hand.Some people argue that the increasing use of technology can have many helpful effects on society.But a recent research suggests that using technology during class time may harm college students’ ability to remember and process the subject material.
Arnold Glass, a professor in Rutgers University in New Jersey, and a student researcher investigated the issue of divided student attention.The study involved 118 Rutgers students who were taking the same level college class.The students were permitted to use any electronic device during half of their daily class periods.During the other half, no one was allowed to use any technology.
The researchers found that the average daily quiz results showed no evidence of harmful effects from the use of technology.However, the average results of the larger tests and final exam showed that all the students performed poorly when they were permitted to use technology in the classroom.Glass argues that it shows the use of electronic devices in the classroom prevents students from processing information.When the students hear what the professor is saying, they might be buying things online or reading unrelated emails at the same time.And that, Glass says, makes it harder for the information to enter their long term memory.Even though the students know what the professor said at that time, they no longer remember it a week later because they missed the opportunity.
However, Lauren Margulieux, an assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta argues that there are times when classroom use of technology is unavoidable.So, he says, educators need to consider that something other than technology is distracting students.
In fact, a special software program has been created.Students can use the program, which engages students more with the class material on their personal devices during a given class.It can also be used to observe student activity and prevent them from opening unrelated pages and programs.
参考答案：
【听力】
W:We’re going to be late!We’ll never make it there with all this evening traffic.
M:It’s 7:15 now.Anyway,the party will start in forty-five minutes.Rush hour is almost over.We will get to the restaurant by 7:45.
C
W:Good morning,Mr.Smith!
M:Good morning,Lucy.How is your graduation project going
W:It goes well.By the way,my cousin is thinking about applying to this college.She has a few questions.Would you mind telling her about the process,please
A
W:Sam,I heard that you turned down the job offered by the travel agency.
M:Yes.The working conditions are comfortable,and the hours are convenient.But if I had accepted it,I wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.
B
W:Come on,you just sit around all day!Why don’t you do something
M:What do you suggest
W:Maybe joining a club is good for you.Look,here are some interesting ones.The film club,the travel club and the sports club.
M:Well,I think I’ll join the travel club so I can visit different places.
B
M:Meg!Hi!What a coincidence!I haven’t seen you in ages!What are you doing here
W:I just got a new job in the city,so I’m shopping for some clothes.Hey,what do you think of this shirt
M:Hmmm ... You always did have good taste!
A
W:Can I see your driver’s license please
M:Ah,yeah.I think it’s in my pocket.No.Maybe my wallet.Uh.Yeah here.
W:Do you know how fast you were driving
M:No,sorry.It’s a rental car.I’m not used to it.I had one or two drinks.I’m okay to drive,though.I know my limit.
W:You haven’t been here long It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drunk driving.In China you cannot operate a vehicle after consuming any alcohol.
M:Oh,I didn’t know that.
W:You were also going over the speed limit.I’m going to have to ask you to step out of your vehicle and get into my car.
A
B
M:Hello Hi,Stephanie,how are things at the office
W:Hi,Luke!How are you Can you please stop and pick up extra paper for the computer printer
M:What did you say Can you repeat that,please Did you say to pick up ink for the printer Sorry,the phone is cutting out.
W:Can you hear me now No,I need more computer paper.Listen,I’ll text you exactly what I need.Thanks,Luke.Talk to you later.
M:Thanks,Stephanie.Sorry,my phone has really bad reception here.
B
C
M:Hi,Samantha.Do you have a minute
W:Hi,e in,please.
M:I’ve been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.
W:I was at the weekly managers’ meeting.How are things going
M:Oh,splendid.I have some news.
W:Good news
M:Wonderful news...to me,anyway!I’ve been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof.Hayes from Birmingham University.I’ll join him in Mexico City.What do you think about that
W:Wonderful,Richard!Just what you’ve always wanted,isn’t it Does it mean that you’ll leave soon
M:Next week.But before I go,I’d like to invite you out for dinner — just to thank you for all the help you gave me during my three-month research work here.Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown.
W:Fine with me.
C
B
A
Good evening,and welcome to the British Council.My name is John Parker and I’ve been asked to talk to you briefly about certain aspects of life in the UK before you actually go there.So I’m going to talk first about the best ways of making social contacts there.Now you might be wondering why it should be necessary.After all,we meet people all the time.But when you’re living in a foreign country it can be more difficult,not just because of the language,but because customs may be different.If you’re going to work in the UK you will probably be living in a private house,so it won’t be quite so easy to meet people.But there are still things that you can do to help yourself.First of all,you can get involved in activities in your local community,join a group of some kind.For example,you’ll probably find that there are theatre groups who might be looking for actors,set designers and so on.Or if you like the idea of finding out about local history there’ll be a group for that too.These are just examples.And the best places to get information about things like this are either the town hall or the public library.Libraries in the UK perform quite a broad range of functions nowadays—they’re not just confined to lending books,although that’s their main role of course.
A
C
B
C
M:Good afternoon.How can I help you
W:Hello ... Erm ... yes.I’ve just missed my train to Manchester!
M:Ah yes.That was at 4:20.
W:What time’s the next one
M:Let me see.The next train to Manchester leaves at 5:15 from Platform Two.And it gets there at 6:30.
W:5:15 ... so that’s a quarter past five ... Platform 2.Can I use the same ticket
M:Just a moment,please.Can I see your ticket Ah,sorry,no...You can’t use this ticket on the 5:15 train.Because this ticket can be used on trains before 5:00 and after 7:00 o’clock.During rush hour tickets are more expensive.
W:Oh ... do I have to buy another ticket
M:Yes,well,I can change your old ticket for a new ticket.Your ticket cost ￡7.50 and the new ticket is ￡11.00.So you just pay the difference,which is ￡3.50.
W:Ah,OK,erm...Which platform is it from
M:Platform 2.Just over there,on the other side.
W:OK,thanks.Bye.
C
B
A
B
【阅读理解】
21-24DCBD
25-27DAB
28-31CBCA
32-35ABBC
【七选五】
36~40 FDAGE
【完形填空】
41-45CABDB
46-50DCACD
51-55ACACD
【语法填空】
56.tips
57.as
58.continuing
59.financial
60.to help
61.amazing
62.with
63.were
64.that
65.their
【写作】
【应用文】
Dear Tom,
I am indeed very sorry that I can’t go to Shanghai Disney World with you on the weekend,which I have promised.I feel badly about it and want you to know what happened.
Just now,my cousin,Li Qiong,who left home to Australia for his further study last year,informed me that he would return this Saturday morning.And asked me to pick him up at the airport with his family.You know,we haven’t seen each other for almost a year.
I sincerely hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.I would appreciate your allowing me to make another date to show you around Shanghai Disney World.Once again,I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【概要写作】
A recent research shows using technology in class may prevent college students remembering and processing information.(要点1)118 students participated in the research where they used technology during half of class periods.(要点2) The researchers found in the long run the students’ performances were poor when using technology because they were distracted.(要点3) But another researcher thinks something else except technology is to blame for distracting students.(要点4)Actually, a special software program has been made to keep students focused.(要点5)
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will the party start
A.7:15. B.7:45. C.8:00.
2.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Teacher and student.
B.Boss and secretary.
C.Interviewer and interviewee.
3.Why did the man turn down the offer
A.The long working hours.
B.The low salary.
C.The bad working conditions.
4.Which club will the man join
A.The film club.
B.The travel club.
C.The sports club.
5.Where are the two speakers
A.At a clothes shop.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In the office.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Why is the man stopped
A.He was speeding.
B.He stole a car.
C.He has no driver’s license.
7.What will the man do
A.He will be sent to his home by the police.
B.He will be taken to the police station.
C.He will drive his car away.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What does the woman want the man to do
A.Pick up the paper on the floor.
B.Buy some paper for the printer.
C.Buy some ink for the printer.
9.What will the woman do to tell the man
A.Send an email.
B.Make a call.
C.Text a message.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What does Richard do
A.He’s a newsman.
B.He’s a manager.
C.He’s a researcher.
11.Where is Richard going next week
A.Birmingham.
B.Mexico City.
C.Shanghai.
12.What will the speakers do tomorrow
A.Eat out together.
B.Visit a university.
C.See Professor Hayes.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What topic does the speaker talk about
A.The best ways of making social contacts.
B.The best ways of finding a private house.
C.The best ways of practicing English.
14.What make social contact in a foreign country difficult
A.The language and the group activities.
B.The customs and group activities.
C.The language and customs.
15.What can people do to help themselves in the UK
A.Work in the UK and live in a private house.
B.Take part in activities in the local community.
C.Borrow some books from the library.
16.Where can people find information about community activities
A.In the noticeboard in the local community.
B.In private houses and the public library.
C.In the town hall or the public library.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What problem has the woman had
A.She’s just lost her ticket.
B.She’s taken the wrong train.
C.She’s just missed her train.
18.Which train can the woman take
A.The 4:20 train.
B.The 5:15 train.
C.The 6:30 train.
19.What does the woman do to get the next train
A.Change for a new ticket and pay an extra ￡3.50.
B.Buy a new ticket and pay an extra ￡11.
C.Wait for the train after 7 o’clock.
20.How long does it take the woman to take the train
A.45 minutes. B.75 minutes. C.90 minutes.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The sound that woke Damian Languell at 8:15 am was so loud that he assumed it came from inside his house.As he got up to investigate,he heard another sound,this one coming most definitely from outside.Looking out of his bedroom window,he spied a tree engulfed(淹没) in smoke about 500 yards away.A car was wrapped around the tree’s base,its engine on fire.
Grabbing buckets of water,Languell and his girlfriend ran to the crash site.The wreck looked worse up close.The car,a 1998 Buick,was split nearly in two,and the tree was where the driver’s seat ought to have been,as if planted there.No one should have survived this crash,and yet there was 16-year-old Quintin Thompson,his terrified face pressed against the driver’s side window,in visible pain.Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water with no success.When the flames got into the front seats,he realized he had to get the boy out of there.
In an act that a police report described as showing “complete disregard for his own safety”, Languell opened the Buick’s back door and crawled in.Thompson was struggling to get free,Languell says.“That’s when I noticed how bad his legs were.” Using a pocketknife he’d had the foresight to bring with him,he sawed through Thompson’s seat belt.
Now that Thompson was free,Languell pulled him out a back window of the vehicle,then dragged the teen to safety before the entire car was engulfed in flames.
Although Thompson suffered multiple fractures(骨折) to his legs,spine,and face,a social media post described him as “looking great,smiling,and joking.” Languell thinks about that day often.“My heart goes out to Thompson.When you are that close to that level of hurt,you feel it so directly.”
21.When Damian heard the big sound,
A.he called 911 immediately
B.he stayed inside his house
C.he woke up his girlfriend
D.he got up to see what happened
22.When Damian rushed to the crash site, .
A.the police had arrived
B.the whole car was completely in flames
C.Thompson was terrified and painful
D.Thompson was smiling and joking
23.We can describe Thompson as .
A.brave B.lucky
C.simple-minded D.warm-hearted
24.What played the most important role in Thompson’s survival
A.His own bravery and persistence.
B.The several buckets of water.
C.The timely arrival of the police.
D.The pocketknife Damian carried with him.
B
Even though these monuments are extremely well known,they hold secrets that not many people are aware of.
Empire State Building
On the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building in New York,there is a secret observation deck that not a lot of people know about.To access the balcony,you have to take a series of elevators and then a very steep,narrow staircase.The observation deck isn’t open to the public,but many celebrities have been photographed there.
Eiffel Tower
There is a secret apartment and office at the very top of the Eiffel Tower that has just recently become open to the public.In 1889,Gustave Eiffel,the engineer of this famous Paris landmark,built himself a private apartment and office.It has been restored and has wax models of Gustave,his daughter,and American inventor Thomas Edison on display.
Statue of Liberty
There is actually a room in the torch of the Statue of Liberty that showcases breathtaking views of the city.People used to be able to visit that room until 1916 when German agents blew up a nearby wharf(码头).The explosion sent broken pieces into the raised arm of Lady Liberty,making the staircase up to the hidden room unsafe.
Disneyland
Hardcore Disney fans might think they know all of the secrets of the park,a famous U.S.landmark,but many haven’t heard of Club 33.This exclusive restaurant is hidden behind an unmarked door in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square.If you want to dine here on your next trip to Disneyland,don’t get your hopes up.It costs $25,000 to join the club,plus an annual fee of $12,000.
25.What do the monuments have in common
A.They are all in Europe.
B.They all have skyscrapers.
C.They are all the best-known.
D.They all hide little-known secrets.
26.Which of the four has the easiest access
A.Disneyland. B.Eiffel Tower.
C.Statue of Liberty. D.Empire State Building.
27.Which can be used to replace the underlined word “exclusive” in the last paragraph
A.Attractive. B.Expensive.
C.Wonderful. D.Beautiful.
C
Population data for European mountain birds have been for the first time combined in a recent study,with worrying results: the abundances of mountain-specialist birds has declined by as much as 10% in the 2000s.
Ecological communities in mountain areas include species not found in any other habitats.These species are also very susceptible to climate change,as global warming is reducing their liveable habitats.In principle,species may relocate further up the mountains,but closer to the top their habitat inevitably shrinks.
According to the new article,the abundance of European mountain birds has in fact declined in line with climate change projections.
The recently released study examined the population trends of 44 bird species in the 2000s in the mountain and fell regions of Fennoscandia,Great Britain,the Alps and the Iberian Peninsula.A decline was seen in 14 of the observed species,while eight of them saw significant increase.
“On average,population decline among the species studied was 7% over the 13-year research period,making the situation of mountain birds distinctly worse compared to,for example,European forest birds,whose numbers did not change during the same period,” explains Aleksi Lehikoinen,an Academy of Finland research fellow at the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus (part of the University of Helsinki),who headed the study.
The situation is the direst for species that only inhabit mountain regions and are unable to live in other European environments.For these species,known as mountain specialists,the numbers dwindled by as much as 10% during the monitoring period.
28.What can we get from the passage about European mountain birds
A.They are newly found species.
B.They can be found at any place of the world.
C.The number of the birds has decreased greatly.
D.The number of the birds has increased greatly.
29.Why did the liveable habitats of the species reduce
A.Air pollutions.
B.Global warming.
C.Human activities.
D.Competition with other species.
30.Which one is TRUE according to a recently released study
A.All 44 bird species decreased.
B.Only 8 of the species declined.
C.14 of the observed species declined.
D.There was no change in the number of the bird species.
31.What does the word “direst” mean in the last paragraph
A.Serious. B.Useful.
C.Suitable. D.Waterless.
D
A new study establishes that environmental damage caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States,representing cost of $39 billion.
The paper,published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability,presents how researchers have estimated for the first time the health damages caused by corn production using detailed information on pollution emissions,pollution transport by wind,and human exposure to increased air pollution levels.
The study also shows how the damage to human health of producing a litre(升) of corn differs from region to region and how,in some areas,the health damages of corn production are greater than its market price.
“The deaths caused per litre in western corn belt states such as Minnesota,Iowa,and Nebraska tend to be lower than in eastern corn belt states such as Illinois,Indiana,and Ohio,” said lead researcher Jason Hill.
It’s important for farmers to have this information so that they can carry out practices that reduce the environmental influence of the crops they grow.Farmers can greatly improve the environmental profile of their corn by using precision agriculture tools and switching to fertilizers that have lower ammonia(氨)emissions.The study’s results also suggest potential benefits from improving nitrogen use efficiency,switching to crops requiring less fertilizer,and changing the location where corn is grown.
Aware that changes in practices can take time and planning,Hill suggests farmers could be offered motivation to switch to crops that demand less applied nitrogen while still offering market and nutritional benefits.
Hill said,“The number of deaths related to corn production could be reduced through these key strategies”.
32.Which of the states has the lowest death rate caused by corn production
A.Nebraska. B.Illinois.
C.Indiana. D.Ohio.
33.Which of the following is not advised to do for farmers to reduce the environmental impact of corn
A.Improve nitrogen use efficiency.
B.Plant crops with no fertilizer.
C.Change the corn’s location.
D.Using precision agriculture tools.
34.What is Jason Hill’s attitude to preventing deaths caused by corn production
A.Indifferent. B.Optimistic.
C.Pessimistic. D.Neutral.
35.In which part of a website will you find this text
A.Health and lifestyle.
B.Art and design.
C.Science and environment.
D.Fashion and business.
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。
How to Grow Organic Tomatoes in a Container
Anyone who has seen tomatoes growing in a garden knows that they tend to be huge plants. 36 So the first thing to do when considering growing tomatoes in a pot is to find a suitable variety.
After you find the perfect plant,it is time to plant it.In general,plastic or fiberglass pots are best for growing tomatoes.They don’t dry out quickly.While tomatoes love heat,they don’t like being dry. 37 Besides,tomatoes need to grow in a reasonably large pot.A pot must be 8 inches deep.That’ s the absolute minimum.A 12- or 16-inch pot is even better.
Any good quality organic potting soil works for tomatoes.Don’t use soil dug directly from the garden. 38 Compost-based soil,whether purchased or mixed from your special recipe,is nice.When planting the tomato,put some soil in the bottom of the pot and set the plant in.After you have the plant set at the proper level,fill in around it with soil.The soil should go up to about an inch below the rim of the pot to allow room for watering.
39 The best way to tell when to water is to stick your finger into the soil—if the first two inches are dry,it’s time to water.
The trickiest thing about growing tomatoes in a pot is that they are heavy feeders.Every time you water,you wash nutrients out of the soil.So fertilize (施肥) regularly.Once a month is good.But every other week,applying the fertilizer at half-strength is better. 40
A.It is too heavy for container gardens.
B.That’s why clay pots are popular.
C.Instead,use whatever soil you can get.
D.And dry soil can reduce fruit production.
E.This provides constant nutrients for the tomato plants.
F.They require people’s much work to stay manageable.
G.Tomatoes don’t like being dry,so water them regularly.
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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
What do you do with a withered orchid (兰花) 41 you’re an expert,you may find that they never 42 for you again.
Everything has a life cycle and orchids don’t 43 forever.I can’t 44 throwing out orchids.I have tried my best,but in 45 .After so much 46 and error,I was almost 47 that they have died. 48 ,my wife had other ideas.
Some of the plants were moved to a table in the living room,and others were 49 on the kitchen window.
Actually,everything has its own life cycle.Sure,you can 50 hope.It was easy to believe that those orchids would never flower again—that is,until my wife decided to come to their 51 .
My wife kept moving the plants around the house looking for the right light. 52 ,the orchids stayed alive.Tiny new stems (茎)grew from the old ones a year later.And now,nearly all of them are flowering.
Yes,you can 53 everything you think is important—your beauty,your wealth,even your family—but as long as you are alive,you can find new life within something you thought was never going to bloom (开花)again.Never lose 54 on finding new life,even if the chance is 55 .
41.A.Because B.Although
C.Unless D.If
42.A.bloom B.struggle
C.live D.care
43.A.continue B.last
C.manage D.go
44.A.help B.stop
C.keep D.stand
45.A.ruins B.vain
C.need D.trouble
46.A.effort B.attempt
C.research D.trial
47.A.reminded B.informed
C.convinced D.warned
48.A.However B.Therefore
C.Also D.Otherwise
49.A.removed B.ignored
C.placed D.sold
50.A.stick to B.believe in
C.build up D.give up
51.A.rescue B.mind
C.notice D.way
52.A.Generally B.Normally
C.Surprisingly D.Sadly
53.A.lose B.miss
C.gain D.keep
54.A.trust B.confidence
C.hope D.dream
55.A.great B.big
C.hard D.slim
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。
Environment-friendly ideas have been created to supply people with helpful 56. (tip) on how they can help the environment 57. well as save money.I honestly believe that everyone wants to help the environment, even if they do or do not believe in global warming.With power bills, water bills and all other expenses 58. (continue)to rise, it’s very hard for the average worker.No matter what your 59. (finance) position is, there is always something everyone can do 60. (help) save our environment.
We are not the only ones that live on this 61.(amaze) planet.We also share it 62. a wide range of strange and wonderful animals.It would be a great tragedy if they 63.(be) not around for our future generations to appreciate.Every little bit helps, so please do all 64. you can to protect our environment and the environment of these surprising animals.
I hope these environment-friendly ideas can help everyone to do 65. (they) bit for the environment and to make this world a better place.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是新华中学的学生李华,你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好周末去上海迪斯尼乐园游玩,但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件:
1.表示歉意;
2.解释原因;
3.另约时间。
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)
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Nowadays, more and more college students have no problem walking into a classroom and opening their laptops.Others may spend an entire study period with a smartphone in hand.Some people argue that the increasing use of technology can have many helpful effects on society.But a recent research suggests that using technology during class time may harm college students’ ability to remember and process the subject material.
Arnold Glass, a professor in Rutgers University in New Jersey, and a student researcher investigated the issue of divided student attention.The study involved 118 Rutgers students who were taking the same level college class.The students were permitted to use any electronic device during half of their daily class periods.During the other half, no one was allowed to use any technology.
The researchers found that the average daily quiz results showed no evidence of harmful effects from the use of technology.However, the average results of the larger tests and final exam showed that all the students performed poorly when they were permitted to use technology in the classroom.Glass argues that it shows the use of electronic devices in the classroom prevents students from processing information.When the students hear what the professor is saying, they might be buying things online or reading unrelated emails at the same time.And that, Glass says, makes it harder for the information to enter their long term memory.Even though the students know what the professor said at that time, they no longer remember it a week later because they missed the opportunity.
However, Lauren Margulieux, an assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta argues that there are times when classroom use of technology is unavoidable.So, he says, educators need to consider that something other than technology is distracting students.
In fact, a special software program has been created.Students can use the program, which engages students more with the class material on their personal devices during a given class.It can also be used to observe student activity and prevent them from opening unrelated pages and programs.
参考答案：
【听力】
W:We’re going to be late!We’ll never make it there with all this evening traffic.
M:It’s 7:15 now.Anyway,the party will start in forty-five minutes.Rush hour is almost over.We will get to the restaurant by 7:45.
C
W:Good morning,Mr.Smith!
M:Good morning,Lucy.How is your graduation project going
W:It goes well.By the way,my cousin is thinking about applying to this college.She has a few questions.Would you mind telling her about the process,please
A
W:Sam,I heard that you turned down the job offered by the travel agency.
M:Yes.The working conditions are comfortable,and the hours are convenient.But if I had accepted it,I wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.
B
W:Come on,you just sit around all day!Why don’t you do something
M:What do you suggest
W:Maybe joining a club is good for you.Look,here are some interesting ones.The film club,the travel club and the sports club.
M:Well,I think I’ll join the travel club so I can visit different places.
B
M:Meg!Hi!What a coincidence!I haven’t seen you in ages!What are you doing here
W:I just got a new job in the city,so I’m shopping for some clothes.Hey,what do you think of this shirt
M:Hmmm ... You always did have good taste!
A
W:Can I see your driver’s license please
M:Ah,yeah.I think it’s in my pocket.No.Maybe my wallet.Uh.Yeah here.
W:Do you know how fast you were driving
M:No,sorry.It’s a rental car.I’m not used to it.I had one or two drinks.I’m okay to drive,though.I know my limit.
W:You haven’t been here long It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drunk driving.In China you cannot operate a vehicle after consuming any alcohol.
M:Oh,I didn’t know that.
W:You were also going over the speed limit.I’m going to have to ask you to step out of your vehicle and get into my car.
A
B
M:Hello Hi,Stephanie,how are things at the office
W:Hi,Luke!How are you Can you please stop and pick up extra paper for the computer printer
M:What did you say Can you repeat that,please Did you say to pick up ink for the printer Sorry,the phone is cutting out.
W:Can you hear me now No,I need more computer paper.Listen,I’ll text you exactly what I need.Thanks,Luke.Talk to you later.
M:Thanks,Stephanie.Sorry,my phone has really bad reception here.
B
C
M:Hi,Samantha.Do you have a minute
W:Hi,e in,please.
M:I’ve been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.
W:I was at the weekly managers’ meeting.How are things going
M:Oh,splendid.I have some news.
W:Good news
M:Wonderful news...to me,anyway!I’ve been offered a job for three years as an assistant to Prof.Hayes from Birmingham University.I’ll join him in Mexico City.What do you think about that
W:Wonderful,Richard!Just what you’ve always wanted,isn’t it Does it mean that you’ll leave soon
M:Next week.But before I go,I’d like to invite you out for dinner — just to thank you for all the help you gave me during my three-month research work here.Would tomorrow evening be a good time for you We can go to the Shanghai Restaurant in Chinatown.
W:Fine with me.
C
B
A
Good evening,and welcome to the British Council.My name is John Parker and I’ve been asked to talk to you briefly about certain aspects of life in the UK before you actually go there.So I’m going to talk first about the best ways of making social contacts there.Now you might be wondering why it should be necessary.After all,we meet people all the time.But when you’re living in a foreign country it can be more difficult,not just because of the language,but because customs may be different.If you’re going to work in the UK you will probably be living in a private house,so it won’t be quite so easy to meet people.But there are still things that you can do to help yourself.First of all,you can get involved in activities in your local community,join a group of some kind.For example,you’ll probably find that there are theatre groups who might be looking for actors,set designers and so on.Or if you like the idea of finding out about local history there’ll be a group for that too.These are just examples.And the best places to get information about things like this are either the town hall or the public library.Libraries in the UK perform quite a broad range of functions nowadays—they’re not just confined to lending books,although that’s their main role of course.
A
C
B
C
M:Good afternoon.How can I help you
W:Hello ... Erm ... yes.I’ve just missed my train to Manchester!
M:Ah yes.That was at 4:20.
W:What time’s the next one
M:Let me see.The next train to Manchester leaves at 5:15 from Platform Two.And it gets there at 6:30.
W:5:15 ... so that’s a quarter past five ... Platform 2.Can I use the same ticket
M:Just a moment,please.Can I see your ticket Ah,sorry,no...You can’t use this ticket on the 5:15 train.Because this ticket can be used on trains before 5:00 and after 7:00 o’clock.During rush hour tickets are more expensive.
W:Oh ... do I have to buy another ticket
M:Yes,well,I can change your old ticket for a new ticket.Your ticket cost ￡7.50 and the new ticket is ￡11.00.So you just pay the difference,which is ￡3.50.
W:Ah,OK,erm...Which platform is it from
M:Platform 2.Just over there,on the other side.
W:OK,thanks.Bye.
C
B
A
B
【阅读理解】
21-24DCBD
25-27DAB
28-31CBCA
32-35ABBC
【七选五】
36~40 FDAGE
【完形填空】
41-45CABDB
46-50DCACD
51-55ACACD
【语法填空】
56.tips
57.as
58.continuing
59.financial
60.to help
61.amazing
62.with
63.were
64.that
65.their
【写作】
【应用文】
Dear Tom,
I am indeed very sorry that I can’t go to Shanghai Disney World with you on the weekend,which I have promised.I feel badly about it and want you to know what happened.
Just now,my cousin,Li Qiong,who left home to Australia for his further study last year,informed me that he would return this Saturday morning.And asked me to pick him up at the airport with his family.You know,we haven’t seen each other for almost a year.
I sincerely hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.I would appreciate your allowing me to make another date to show you around Shanghai Disney World.Once again,I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【概要写作】
A recent research shows using technology in class may prevent college students remembering and processing information.(要点1)118 students participated in the research where they used technology during half of class periods.(要点2) The researchers found in the long run the students’ performances were poor when using technology because they were distracted.(要点3) But another researcher thinks something else except technology is to blame for distracting students.(要点4)Actually, a special software program has been made to keep students focused.(要点5)