人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册：Unit 2 Bridging Cultures单元测试（Word版含答案，无听力音频有文字材料）
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第二单元测评
(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.What does the man want to do
A.Watch TV.
B.Listen to music.
C.Write a letter.
2.Which platform should the speakers reach
A.No.2.
B.No.4.
C.No.8.
3.Where are the speakers
A.In a restaurant.
B.In a supermarket.
C.At the speakers’ house.
4.How does the boy probably feel
A.Worried.
B.Angry.
C.Happy.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Hobbies.
B.A roommate.
C.Living habits.
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.What is the man doing
A.Driving a car.
B.Directing traffic.
C.Teaching the woman.
7.Why is the woman worried
A.Because she is near other cars.
B.Because she is afraid of getting into an accident.
C.Because she has forgotten what she learned already.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A language class.
B.A book.
C.A song.
9.What happens to the woman in the story
A.She stays alone.
B.Her husband comes back.
C.She decides to marry someone else.
10.Who probably could speak Farsi
A.The man.
B.The woman.
C.The woman’s mother.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What makes the woman excited
A.A new computer.
B.A trip to England.
C.Good exam results.
12.What will the man probably do this summer
A.Work.
B.Study.
C.Travel.
13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Co-workers.
B.Family members.
C.Classmates.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What did the woman learn during her time off
A.How to work with kids.
B.How to teach science classes.
C.How to work with disabled adults.
15.How long was the woman away from school
A.One semester.
B.One year.
C.Four years.
16.Why was the woman having a difficult time in school before
A.Because her classes were very challenging.
B.Because she didn’t know what she wanted to study.
C.Because her parents wouldn’t allow her to study education.
17.Who would the woman advise to take a break from school
A.All students.
B.Students who dislike studying.
C.Students who want to find some motivation.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What do the British like doing with birds according to the speaker
A.Playing with them.
B.Watching them.
C.Hunting them.
19.What effect have the British had on wild birds
A.They have increased their numbers.
B.They have allowed only one type to have enough food.
C.They have changed their natural habits.
20.Who are most likely to be interested in the talk
A.Gardeners.
B.Pet owners.
C.Nature lovers.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
This month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells and set off for their grandparents’ homes,sleep-away camps and lifeguard stands.But the summer vacation hasn’t always been a birthright of US schoolchildren.Before the Civil War,schools operated on one of two calendars(日历),neither of which included a summer vacation.Rural(农村的) schooling was divided into summer and winter terms,leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.Urban students,meanwhile,regularly had as many as 48 weeks of study a year,with one break per quarter.
In the 1840s,however,educational reformers like Horace Mann moved to combine the two calendars out of concern that rural schooling was not enough and that overusing of young minds could lead to nervous disorders.Summer appeared as the obvious time for a break:it offered a rest for teachers,fit in the farming calendar and reduced doctors’ concern that packing students into hot classrooms would promote the spread of disease.
But people’s opinion about the modern US school year,which averages 180 days,is still divided.Some experts say its pleasant but lazy summer break,which took hold in the early 20th century,is one of the reasons maths skills and graduation rates of US high school students ranked well below average in two international education reports published in 2007.Others insist that with children under increasing pressure to devote their downtime to internships (实习) or study,there’s still room for an institution that protects the lazy days of childhood.
21.What did the rural school calendar before the Civil War allow children to do
A.Enjoy a summer vacation.
B.Take a break each quarter.
C.Have 48 weeks of study a year.
D.Assist their parents with farm work.
22.What did the educational reformers do in the 1840s
A.They introduced summer vacation.
B.They shortened rural school terms.
C.They promoted the study of farming.
D.They advocated higher pay for teachers.
23.Why are some people unhappy about the modern US school year
A.It pushes the teachers too hard.
B.It reduces the quality of education.
C.It ignores science instruction.
D.It includes no time for internships.
B
In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16.In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16,depending on the state they live in.
Subjects
In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum,which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7,11,14,and 16,when they are tested.The National Curriculum does not apply to Scotland,where each school decides what subjects it will teach.
Examinations
At 16,students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations.These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in any of a range of subjects,and may involve a final examination,an assessment of work done during the two-year course,or both of these things.At 18 some students take A-level examinations,usually in no more than three subjects.It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to university.
In Scotland students take the SCE examinations.A year later,they can take examinations called Highers,after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales.Courses usually last four years rather than three,and students study a large number of subjects as part of their degree.
24.According to the passage,children have to go to school between the ages of in both Britain and the US.
A.5—14 B.6—14
C.5—15 D.6—17
25.In which parts of the world are the subjects taught only decided by the nation
A.England and Wales.
B.England and Scotland.
C.US and Britain.
D.Wales and Scotland.
26.Which of the following has nothing to do with students in Scotland
A.GCSE.
B.SCE.
C.Highers.
D.The Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.
27.Which of the following is TRUE
A.In the US,only local government can decide the subjects.
B.In Scotland,students can take either the SCE examinations or the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.
C.In England and Wales,one cannot go to university without A levels.
D.As for a 16-year-old student in England and Wales,he has to take both GCSE examinations and a final examination.
C
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,” says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang’s student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan.Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents,” Li says.
She also says that the two-to-four-year working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,” she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.
28.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.Language requirements for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B.Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.
C.Australia widens the window of opportunity for international students.
D.More students will work in Australia after their graduation.
29.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations
A.The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B.The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.
C.Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D.After graduation,some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.
30.After the new regulations are passed, .
A.more students will come to Australia to work
B.more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia
C.the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D.more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
31.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation
A.The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B.They can earn more money in Australia.
C.Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.
D.They have to do so according to the new regulations.
D
If you are planning to study in the United States,you need to consider several factors.Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in.Also,the best places to live are not always home to the best schools.Finally,many schools specialise in different areas of study.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology,for example,is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study.However,if you want to study oceanography (海洋学),your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country.So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.
California is a nice state.Northern California specifically has very good weather.Los Angeles in Southern California is another story though.Life in Los Angeles is fast,full of excitement and sometimes dangerous.As for me,I enjoyed the time I spent in Massachusetts,Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture.The weather is not as perfect as California,but it is still quite nice.My favourite area of America is the Midwest.Middle America,I think,is home to the true American sense of values.In addition,there are many good universities there.
Also,you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states.You like sunshine and hate snow Then you probably won’t like the Midwest or even the Northeast.Open space,nature and peace and quiet Then you probably should stay away from America’s large cities.Are you interested in government Then Washington,D.C.is the only place for you.Whatever you decide,put some thought into it.The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.
32.From the first paragraph we can conclude that in the USA .
A.all colleges and universities lie in big cities
B.all colleges and universities lie in beautiful places
C.famous colleges and universities lie in nice places
D.famous colleges and universities may not lie in nice places
33.From the third paragraph we can find that .
A.California is the best place to live in
B.California is the worst place to live in
C.California is a state with different climates
D.California is a small state in the USA
34.If you study in Middle America,you can probably .
A.find the best universities
B.feel the real character of the nation
C.meet the most famous professors there
D.face more difficulties
35.From the last paragraph of this passage we can get to know that .
A.Washington is the largest city in the USA
B.Washington is the political centre of the USA
C.you can’t find sunshine in the Midwest
D.you can’t find any universities out of big cities in the USA
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。
To understand culture shock,it helps to understand what culture is.You may know that genes determine a big part of how you look and act. 36
Your environment isn’t just the air you breathe and the food you eat,though.Cultural differences can make it difficult to adapt to the new surroundings.Culture is made up of the common things that members of a community learn from family,friends,media,literature,and even strangers. 37 Often,you don’t even know you are learning these things because they become second nature to you.For instance,the way you shake hands with someone when you are meeting them,when you eat your meals each day or the kind of things you find funny.
When you go to a new place,such as a new country or even a new city,you often enter a culture that is different from the one you left. 38 Other times,they can be very different,and even contradictory.What might be perfectly normal in one culture—for instance,spending hours eating a meal with your family—might be unusual in a culture that values a more fast-paced lifestyle.
39 You may encounter unfamiliar clothes,weather,and food as well as different people,schools,and values.You may find yourself struggling to do things in your new surroundings that were easy back home. 40 Those feelings are part of getting used to a new culture.
A.A big part of your environment is culture.
B.These things have become second nature to you.
C.You’ll probably find that your difficulties will pass.
D.Dealing with the differences can be very unsettling.
E.Sometimes your culture and the new culture are similar.
F.These are the things influencing how they look,act,and contact.
G.What you might not know is that your environment has a big effect on your appearance and behaviour as well.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I entered Berkeley,I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a straight A student,I believed I could 41 tough subjects and really learn something.One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he 42 in class.
When I took the first exam,I was 43 to find a 77,C-plus,on my test paper, 44 English was my best subject.I went to Professor Jayne,who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder,although I didn’t know what that 45 because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully,but got another 77.Again,I 46 with Professor Jayne.Again,he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam,one more 47 to improve my grade.So I redoubled my efforts and,for the first time, 48 the meaning of the word “thorough”.But my 49 did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final.No matter what 50 I got,it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I might as well kiss the 51 goodbye.
I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.The night before the final,I even 52 myself to a movie.The next day I decided for once I’d have fun with a test.
A week later,I was surprised to find I got an A.I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office.He seemed to be expecting me.“If I gave you the As you 53 ,you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.”
I stared at him, 54 that his analysis and strategy(策略)were correct.I had worked my head 55 ,as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived:A-plus.It was the only A-plus given.The next year I received my scholarship.I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson:you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
41.A.take B.discuss
C.cover D.get
42.A.sought B.presented
C.exchanged D.obtained
43.A.shocked B.worried
C.scared D.anxious
44.A.but B.so
C.for D.or
45.A.reflected B.meant
C.improved D.affected
46.A.quarreled B.reasoned
C.bargained D.chatted
47.A.choice B.step
C.chance D.measure
48.A.memorized B.considered
C.accepted D.learned
49.A.ambition B.confidence
C.effort D.method
50.A.grade B.answer
C.lesson D.comment
51.A.scholarship B.course
C.degree D.subject
52.A.helped B.favoured
C.treated D.relaxed
53.A.valued B.imagined
C.expected D.welcomed
54.A.remembering B.guessing
C.supposing D.realising
55.A.out B.over
C.on D.off
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 town of Pengzhen,in the western suburb of Chengdu,is home to 56. is said to be the oldest teahouse in China.The Guanyin Pavilion teahouse is located in a tiny community of Pengzhen,57. the local people proudly preserve their tradition of drinking tea.
“Even though teahouses can 58. (find) on every street corner,none are like this one,” said Li Qiang,the Pavilion’s manager.“The teahouse 59. (survive) centuries of Chinese history as well as the many fires that destroyed the rest of Pengzhen,” Mr Li continued.“It manages to escape from the modern 60.(develop).It’s a piece of the old China that is disappearing everywhere else.”
Outside,the sun 61. (rise) over the rooftops of the teahouse.Back inside,the sunlight is pouring 62. holes in the roof.An old man sits in lonely silence,63. (stare) into the distance as if lost in the puffs of steam from the teapot.
This teahouse doesn’t look like anything in the modern China.So much history in China has been knocked down 64. (complete).We don’t get many opportunities 65. (experience) the past but here we can literally feel it—it’s like history has come back to life.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校外籍教师David对中国传统文化很感兴趣。学校拟邀请著名书法家张海到校举行书法讲座。请给David 发一封电子邮件,邀请他来参加讲座并向他介绍讲座的有关事宜。要点如下:
1.讲座时间:5月12日(星期日)上午8:00~11:00;
2.讲座地点:艺术楼演讲大厅;
3.活动安排:听讲座及讨论,观摩名家即兴创作等。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:calligraphy 书法;improvise 即兴表演
Dear David,
I’m writing to invite you to a lecture on Chinese calligraphy.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you.Eating the right kind of food is very important.It can keep your body strong,so you should take care of what you eat.
There are four main food groups altogether.The dairy product group has food like milk.The other three groups are the meat and fish group,the fruit and vegetable group,and the bread and rice group.Each meal should have at least one food from all the four main groups.With all these food together you will be given enough energy during the day.
It is easy to get into bad eating habits.You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time.Or you may not have time for a good lunch.It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time.But you will find yourself tired during these days and you can not think quickly.
Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong.It is also good to take some exercise.It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air.Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health.
答案：
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:Your music is very loud.How can I be expected to write a letter with all that noise going on
W:Sorry,Dad.I thought you were watching TV.I’ll turn off the music right now.
(Text 2)
W:Which platform do we need for Shanghai
M:Look at the display board.No.2 for Tianjin,No.4 for Harbin and No.8 for all other destinations.
W:Look at the time.We’d better hurry to get there.
(Text 3)
M:This place is a bit expensive,isn’t it
W:I know.Look at the price of the wine.It costs a quarter more than in a supermarket.
M:Never mind.It’s our anniversary.Order whatever you want.I think I’ll have the steak.
(Text 4)
W:Did you do the maths homework I was so happy when I finished it last night,but now I’m very tired.
M:What I didn’t even know we had homework!I’m going to be in so much trouble.
W:You’re always so forgetful.
(Text 5)
W:He stays in his room reading all day.He never comes and sits with us.But at least he’s clean — that’s one good thing,I suppose.
M:Well,that’s true.He doesn’t leave his dirty clothes around.
(Text 6)
M:OK,Auntie Mei.I know you’re nervous,but please try to relax.It’s not as hard as it looks.
W:I just don’t want to get into an accident!
M:I understand.There are no cars in this parking lot,though.In fact,we’re not going to drive in traffic until you feel much more confident.
W:Good!OK,I think I’m ready.
M:Do you remember what I told you about your left foot
W:Yes.Don’t use it.
M:Right.
W:Don’t use my right foot
M:No,I mean don’t use your left foot.
W:Please don’t confuse me,Victor.I’m having a hard enough time.
(Text 7)
W:What are you listening to It’s not in English,so I can’t understand the words.What’s it about
M:It’s an old song about a young man who goes to war and has to leave the woman he loves behind.She promises to marry him,but he doesn’t come back from the war.
W:That’s so sad!What happens in the end
M:By the end of the song,the man still has not returned.The woman says she will still wait for him and never marry another man.
W:Which language is it in
M:Farsi.That’s a language that people speak in Iran.It’s a very old language in our ancient culture.Many of the songs are sad,or at least serious.
W:I understand.My mother speaks Hebrew.There are many old songs that also have a lot of deep meaning in them.
(Text 8)
W:The exams are finally over!I’m so excited about the summer vacation.I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.
M:What are you planning to do
W:Well,my family and I are planning to go to England.We’ve been talking about going there for years,and we finally planned the whole thing out.
M:Wow!
W:How about you What’s your plan
M:I haven’t really got any plans to travel anywhere.In fact,I intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year.
W:That sounds all right.
M:You know,I really want to buy a new computer next term,so I have to save as much money as possible.
W:Why don’t you ask your parents for some money
M:I’d rather my parents didn’t pay for it.I’ll feel better about it if I buy it with my own money.
W:It’s good to be independent.Sounds like you have a great goal this summer.
(Text 9)
M:I’m so glad you’re back in school this semester.
W:Thanks.I missed it here,but I’m really glad I took time off.
M:Why Most people want to graduate in four years.
W:I know.But I wasn’t doing very well in my classes.I had no direction.I needed some real world experience.
M:So,what did you do
W:I assisted a teacher who taught students with disabilities.It was very meaningful and inspiring...I had never worked with kids before,so I had to learn a lot.
M:Like what
W:Well,I had to learn to give directions very clearly because I didn’t want to confuse them.I also had to learn how to respond to kids who were behaving badly.Overall,I became very patient.
M:Are you glad you took the year off
W:Yeah.Before,I was taking classes in biology because my parents wanted me to become a doctor.But now,I’ll take classes in education and child development because I know what I want.
M:That’s great.It sounds like your time away from school was very valuable.
W:It was.You know,I wouldn’t recommend taking time off to every student.But it helped me to find some motivation to come back to school and take it more seriously.
(Text 10)
M:Good evening.Britain is a nation of animal lovers.We love to see wild rabbits and deer.But perhaps our favourite members of the animal kingdom are wild birds.Rather than hunting them,we just like to look at them.There are lots of varieties in all shapes and sizes.Some people provide nest boxes for them in their gardens.One of our favourite things is feeding the birds so that the production of wild bird food is now a huge industry in our country.New research shows this enthusiasm has had a great effect on our country’s bird population.A study in the 1970s showed that only one or two types of birds were fed.Now,however,over 30 types are taking advantage of the free food.Numbers of wild birds have greatly increased,which has to be good news.However,caution is needed.Some worry that wild birds may grow to depend on human help and may not be able to look after themselves.
1~5 CCAAB 6~10 CBCAA
11~15 BACAB 16~20 BCBAC
21.D 根据第一段中的“Rural schooling was divided into summer and winter terms,leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.”可知,在内战前,农村的学校分为夏季和冬季两个学期,这样可以让孩子们在春天播种和秋季收获时给大人帮忙。
22.A 从文章第二段中可以看出,教育改革家出于对农村教育不足以及青少年过度使用大脑会导致神经紊乱等问题的考虑,认为夏天应该是休息的时刻。由此可以推知,当时的教育改革家提出了暑假这一设想。
23.B 根据最后一段可知,一些专家认为,美国高中生的数学技能和毕业率远低于2007年发布的两份国际教育报告中的平均水平的原因是美国轻松慵懒的暑假。由该语境可知,人们认为美国现代的学年制降低了教学质量。
24.B 根据第一段中的“between the ages of 5 and 16...from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16,depending on the state they live in”取交集可知选B项。
25.A 根据第二段中的“In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum”可知选A项。
26.A 根据Examinations部分的内容可知,GCSE与英格兰和威尔士的学生相关,苏格兰的学生不参加这个考试,所以选A项。
27.C 根据第三段中的“It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to university.”可知选C项。
28.C 通读全文可知,澳大利亚简化了留学申请程序,降低了保证金和语言要求。故选C项。
29.C 根据第三段中的“Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.”可知C项是错误的。
30.D 根据第六段中的“The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.”结合常识可知,宽松的政策会鼓励更多的学生去澳大利亚留学。
31.A 根据倒数第二段中的“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China”可知选A项。
32.D 通读本段尤其是“Also,the best places to live are not always home to the best schools.”可知,宜居的地方未必有好学校。故选D项。
33.C 通过本段的第二、三句可知,加利福尼亚州南部和北部的天气状况不一样。故选C项。
34.B 根据第三段中的“Middle America,I think,is home to the true American sense of values.”可知,Middle America最能体现美国的特点。
35.B 根据最后一段中的“Are you interested in government Then Washington,D.C.is the only place for you.”可知选B项。
36~40 GFEAD
41.A 此处表示学习难一点的科目,应用take,表示“学习(某学科)”。
42.B present在句中的意思是“提出”,the ideas he presented意思是“他所提出的观点”。
43.A 文中作者说自己的学习成绩总是A,然而这次考试得的却是C-plus,所以感到震惊,因此选择shocked。
44.C for表示原因。因为英语本来是作者最好的科目,然而成绩却是C-plus,所以作者感到震惊。
45.B 此处表示“我”不知道这意味着什么。
46.B 此处表示“我”又与教授辩论,reason with sb 表示“为说服某人而与之理论”。
47.C 在期末考试前还有一次测验,所以“我”还有一次机会提高成绩。
48.D “我”加倍努力学习,所以第一次领会到了“thorough”这个词的意思。
49.C 上文提到“我”加倍努力,这里意思是“努力也没有用”。
50.A 此处表示到期末的时候,无论“我”获得什么分数,都不能去掉三个C-plus的事实。
51.A 本文第一句话就提到作者希望得到奖学金,这里说的是作者可能与奖学金擦肩而过。
52.C 作者觉得这门课程学得很好了,在期末考试的前一天晚上,甚至看了一部电影来款待自己。
53.C 如果教授以前给了“我”所期待的优秀成绩,“我”可能就不会像这样努力学习了。
54.D “我”盯着他,意识到他的分析和策略是正确的。
55.D 根据上文的“continue to work as hard”可知,此处表示埋头苦干。work my head off指“埋头苦干”。work out意思是“算出;想出”,work on的意思是“继续工作”。
56.what 57.where 58.be found 59.has survived 60.development 61.is rising 62.through 63.staring pletely 65.to experience
写作
第一节
Dear David,
I’m writing to invite you to a lecture on Chinese calligraphy.The lecture will be given by Zhang Hai,a famous calligrapher,in the lecture hall of the Art Building on May 12th this Sunday.As far as I know,you like the traditional culture of China,so you will enjoy it.
The lecture will last from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.,mainly consisting of three parts:one and a half hours’ listening to the lecture,half an hour’s discussion and one hour for observing the calligrapher improvising on the spot.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
We are what we eat.What we eat includes four main food groups.When we have got enough energy from all the food groups together,we can keep fit.We shouldn’t get into bad eating habits,which will make our bodies work improperly.In a word,a good eating habit with some exercise is good for our health.
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(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.What does the man want to do
A.Watch TV.
B.Listen to music.
C.Write a letter.
2.Which platform should the speakers reach
A.No.2.
B.No.4.
C.No.8.
3.Where are the speakers
A.In a restaurant.
B.In a supermarket.
C.At the speakers’ house.
4.How does the boy probably feel
A.Worried.
B.Angry.
C.Happy.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Hobbies.
B.A roommate.
C.Living habits.
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.What is the man doing
A.Driving a car.
B.Directing traffic.
C.Teaching the woman.
7.Why is the woman worried
A.Because she is near other cars.
B.Because she is afraid of getting into an accident.
C.Because she has forgotten what she learned already.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A language class.
B.A book.
C.A song.
9.What happens to the woman in the story
A.She stays alone.
B.Her husband comes back.
C.She decides to marry someone else.
10.Who probably could speak Farsi
A.The man.
B.The woman.
C.The woman’s mother.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What makes the woman excited
A.A new computer.
B.A trip to England.
C.Good exam results.
12.What will the man probably do this summer
A.Work.
B.Study.
C.Travel.
13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Co-workers.
B.Family members.
C.Classmates.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What did the woman learn during her time off
A.How to work with kids.
B.How to teach science classes.
C.How to work with disabled adults.
15.How long was the woman away from school
A.One semester.
B.One year.
C.Four years.
16.Why was the woman having a difficult time in school before
A.Because her classes were very challenging.
B.Because she didn’t know what she wanted to study.
C.Because her parents wouldn’t allow her to study education.
17.Who would the woman advise to take a break from school
A.All students.
B.Students who dislike studying.
C.Students who want to find some motivation.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What do the British like doing with birds according to the speaker
A.Playing with them.
B.Watching them.
C.Hunting them.
19.What effect have the British had on wild birds
A.They have increased their numbers.
B.They have allowed only one type to have enough food.
C.They have changed their natural habits.
20.Who are most likely to be interested in the talk
A.Gardeners.
B.Pet owners.
C.Nature lovers.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
This month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells and set off for their grandparents’ homes,sleep-away camps and lifeguard stands.But the summer vacation hasn’t always been a birthright of US schoolchildren.Before the Civil War,schools operated on one of two calendars(日历),neither of which included a summer vacation.Rural(农村的) schooling was divided into summer and winter terms,leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.Urban students,meanwhile,regularly had as many as 48 weeks of study a year,with one break per quarter.
In the 1840s,however,educational reformers like Horace Mann moved to combine the two calendars out of concern that rural schooling was not enough and that overusing of young minds could lead to nervous disorders.Summer appeared as the obvious time for a break:it offered a rest for teachers,fit in the farming calendar and reduced doctors’ concern that packing students into hot classrooms would promote the spread of disease.
But people’s opinion about the modern US school year,which averages 180 days,is still divided.Some experts say its pleasant but lazy summer break,which took hold in the early 20th century,is one of the reasons maths skills and graduation rates of US high school students ranked well below average in two international education reports published in 2007.Others insist that with children under increasing pressure to devote their downtime to internships (实习) or study,there’s still room for an institution that protects the lazy days of childhood.
21.What did the rural school calendar before the Civil War allow children to do
A.Enjoy a summer vacation.
B.Take a break each quarter.
C.Have 48 weeks of study a year.
D.Assist their parents with farm work.
22.What did the educational reformers do in the 1840s
A.They introduced summer vacation.
B.They shortened rural school terms.
C.They promoted the study of farming.
D.They advocated higher pay for teachers.
23.Why are some people unhappy about the modern US school year
A.It pushes the teachers too hard.
B.It reduces the quality of education.
C.It ignores science instruction.
D.It includes no time for internships.
B
In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16.In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16,depending on the state they live in.
Subjects
In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum,which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7,11,14,and 16,when they are tested.The National Curriculum does not apply to Scotland,where each school decides what subjects it will teach.
Examinations
At 16,students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations.These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in any of a range of subjects,and may involve a final examination,an assessment of work done during the two-year course,or both of these things.At 18 some students take A-level examinations,usually in no more than three subjects.It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to university.
In Scotland students take the SCE examinations.A year later,they can take examinations called Highers,after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales.Courses usually last four years rather than three,and students study a large number of subjects as part of their degree.
24.According to the passage,children have to go to school between the ages of in both Britain and the US.
A.5—14 B.6—14
C.5—15 D.6—17
25.In which parts of the world are the subjects taught only decided by the nation
A.England and Wales.
B.England and Scotland.
C.US and Britain.
D.Wales and Scotland.
26.Which of the following has nothing to do with students in Scotland
A.GCSE.
B.SCE.
C.Highers.
D.The Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.
27.Which of the following is TRUE
A.In the US,only local government can decide the subjects.
B.In Scotland,students can take either the SCE examinations or the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.
C.In England and Wales,one cannot go to university without A levels.
D.As for a 16-year-old student in England and Wales,he has to take both GCSE examinations and a final examination.
C
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education,Skills,Jobs and Workplace Relations in September.
As a result,the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified,and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced.Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also,overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation,as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,” says Wang Lan,a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC),a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However,in the past few years,many of Wang’s student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements,visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough.The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li,in Beijing,who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia,learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa,my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan.Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan.This is a relief for my parents,” Li says.
She also says that the two-to-four-year working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,” she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad,according to the report by EIC.
28.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.Language requirements for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B.Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.
C.Australia widens the window of opportunity for international students.
D.More students will work in Australia after their graduation.
29.Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations
A.The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B.The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.
C.Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D.After graduation,some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.
30.After the new regulations are passed, .
A.more students will come to Australia to work
B.more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia
C.the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D.more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
31.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation
A.The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B.They can earn more money in Australia.
C.Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.
D.They have to do so according to the new regulations.
D
If you are planning to study in the United States,you need to consider several factors.Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in.Also,the best places to live are not always home to the best schools.Finally,many schools specialise in different areas of study.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology,for example,is a great school for computer science and technology-related fields of study.However,if you want to study oceanography (海洋学),your interests may be better served by attending school in a place that is on a coastline or near the ocean.
Now I am sure that you know which schools are considered the best in the country.So I will tell you about which states I believe are the best to live in.
California is a nice state.Northern California specifically has very good weather.Los Angeles in Southern California is another story though.Life in Los Angeles is fast,full of excitement and sometimes dangerous.As for me,I enjoyed the time I spent in Massachusetts,Virginia and Maryland and these states have a lot of history and culture.The weather is not as perfect as California,but it is still quite nice.My favourite area of America is the Midwest.Middle America,I think,is home to the true American sense of values.In addition,there are many good universities there.
Also,you need to think about your likes and dislikes and then research the various states.You like sunshine and hate snow Then you probably won’t like the Midwest or even the Northeast.Open space,nature and peace and quiet Then you probably should stay away from America’s large cities.Are you interested in government Then Washington,D.C.is the only place for you.Whatever you decide,put some thought into it.The place you live could be the difference between a great study-abroad experience and a state of great suffering on earth.
32.From the first paragraph we can conclude that in the USA .
A.all colleges and universities lie in big cities
B.all colleges and universities lie in beautiful places
C.famous colleges and universities lie in nice places
D.famous colleges and universities may not lie in nice places
33.From the third paragraph we can find that .
A.California is the best place to live in
B.California is the worst place to live in
C.California is a state with different climates
D.California is a small state in the USA
34.If you study in Middle America,you can probably .
A.find the best universities
B.feel the real character of the nation
C.meet the most famous professors there
D.face more difficulties
35.From the last paragraph of this passage we can get to know that .
A.Washington is the largest city in the USA
B.Washington is the political centre of the USA
C.you can’t find sunshine in the Midwest
D.you can’t find any universities out of big cities in the USA
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。
To understand culture shock,it helps to understand what culture is.You may know that genes determine a big part of how you look and act. 36
Your environment isn’t just the air you breathe and the food you eat,though.Cultural differences can make it difficult to adapt to the new surroundings.Culture is made up of the common things that members of a community learn from family,friends,media,literature,and even strangers. 37 Often,you don’t even know you are learning these things because they become second nature to you.For instance,the way you shake hands with someone when you are meeting them,when you eat your meals each day or the kind of things you find funny.
When you go to a new place,such as a new country or even a new city,you often enter a culture that is different from the one you left. 38 Other times,they can be very different,and even contradictory.What might be perfectly normal in one culture—for instance,spending hours eating a meal with your family—might be unusual in a culture that values a more fast-paced lifestyle.
39 You may encounter unfamiliar clothes,weather,and food as well as different people,schools,and values.You may find yourself struggling to do things in your new surroundings that were easy back home. 40 Those feelings are part of getting used to a new culture.
A.A big part of your environment is culture.
B.These things have become second nature to you.
C.You’ll probably find that your difficulties will pass.
D.Dealing with the differences can be very unsettling.
E.Sometimes your culture and the new culture are similar.
F.These are the things influencing how they look,act,and contact.
G.What you might not know is that your environment has a big effect on your appearance and behaviour as well.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I entered Berkeley,I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a straight A student,I believed I could 41 tough subjects and really learn something.One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he 42 in class.
When I took the first exam,I was 43 to find a 77,C-plus,on my test paper, 44 English was my best subject.I went to Professor Jayne,who listened to my arguments but remained unmoved.
I decided to try harder,although I didn’t know what that 45 because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully,but got another 77.Again,I 46 with Professor Jayne.Again,he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his mind.
One more test before the final exam,one more 47 to improve my grade.So I redoubled my efforts and,for the first time, 48 the meaning of the word “thorough”.But my 49 did no good and everything went as before.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final.No matter what 50 I got,it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I might as well kiss the 51 goodbye.
I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.The night before the final,I even 52 myself to a movie.The next day I decided for once I’d have fun with a test.
A week later,I was surprised to find I got an A.I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office.He seemed to be expecting me.“If I gave you the As you 53 ,you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.”
I stared at him, 54 that his analysis and strategy(策略)were correct.I had worked my head 55 ,as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived:A-plus.It was the only A-plus given.The next year I received my scholarship.I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson:you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
41.A.take B.discuss
C.cover D.get
42.A.sought B.presented
C.exchanged D.obtained
43.A.shocked B.worried
C.scared D.anxious
44.A.but B.so
C.for D.or
45.A.reflected B.meant
C.improved D.affected
46.A.quarreled B.reasoned
C.bargained D.chatted
47.A.choice B.step
C.chance D.measure
48.A.memorized B.considered
C.accepted D.learned
49.A.ambition B.confidence
C.effort D.method
50.A.grade B.answer
C.lesson D.comment
51.A.scholarship B.course
C.degree D.subject
52.A.helped B.favoured
C.treated D.relaxed
53.A.valued B.imagined
C.expected D.welcomed
54.A.remembering B.guessing
C.supposing D.realising
55.A.out B.over
C.on D.off
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 town of Pengzhen,in the western suburb of Chengdu,is home to 56. is said to be the oldest teahouse in China.The Guanyin Pavilion teahouse is located in a tiny community of Pengzhen,57. the local people proudly preserve their tradition of drinking tea.
“Even though teahouses can 58. (find) on every street corner,none are like this one,” said Li Qiang,the Pavilion’s manager.“The teahouse 59. (survive) centuries of Chinese history as well as the many fires that destroyed the rest of Pengzhen,” Mr Li continued.“It manages to escape from the modern 60.(develop).It’s a piece of the old China that is disappearing everywhere else.”
Outside,the sun 61. (rise) over the rooftops of the teahouse.Back inside,the sunlight is pouring 62. holes in the roof.An old man sits in lonely silence,63. (stare) into the distance as if lost in the puffs of steam from the teapot.
This teahouse doesn’t look like anything in the modern China.So much history in China has been knocked down 64. (complete).We don’t get many opportunities 65. (experience) the past but here we can literally feel it—it’s like history has come back to life.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校外籍教师David对中国传统文化很感兴趣。学校拟邀请著名书法家张海到校举行书法讲座。请给David 发一封电子邮件,邀请他来参加讲座并向他介绍讲座的有关事宜。要点如下:
1.讲座时间:5月12日(星期日)上午8:00~11:00;
2.讲座地点:艺术楼演讲大厅;
3.活动安排:听讲座及讨论,观摩名家即兴创作等。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:calligraphy 书法;improvise 即兴表演
Dear David,
I’m writing to invite you to a lecture on Chinese calligraphy.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you.Eating the right kind of food is very important.It can keep your body strong,so you should take care of what you eat.
There are four main food groups altogether.The dairy product group has food like milk.The other three groups are the meat and fish group,the fruit and vegetable group,and the bread and rice group.Each meal should have at least one food from all the four main groups.With all these food together you will be given enough energy during the day.
It is easy to get into bad eating habits.You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time.Or you may not have time for a good lunch.It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time.But you will find yourself tired during these days and you can not think quickly.
Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong.It is also good to take some exercise.It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air.Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health.
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附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:Your music is very loud.How can I be expected to write a letter with all that noise going on
W:Sorry,Dad.I thought you were watching TV.I’ll turn off the music right now.
(Text 2)
W:Which platform do we need for Shanghai
M:Look at the display board.No.2 for Tianjin,No.4 for Harbin and No.8 for all other destinations.
W:Look at the time.We’d better hurry to get there.
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M:This place is a bit expensive,isn’t it
W:I know.Look at the price of the wine.It costs a quarter more than in a supermarket.
M:Never mind.It’s our anniversary.Order whatever you want.I think I’ll have the steak.
(Text 4)
W:Did you do the maths homework I was so happy when I finished it last night,but now I’m very tired.
M:What I didn’t even know we had homework!I’m going to be in so much trouble.
W:You’re always so forgetful.
(Text 5)
W:He stays in his room reading all day.He never comes and sits with us.But at least he’s clean — that’s one good thing,I suppose.
M:Well,that’s true.He doesn’t leave his dirty clothes around.
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M:OK,Auntie Mei.I know you’re nervous,but please try to relax.It’s not as hard as it looks.
W:I just don’t want to get into an accident!
M:I understand.There are no cars in this parking lot,though.In fact,we’re not going to drive in traffic until you feel much more confident.
W:Good!OK,I think I’m ready.
M:Do you remember what I told you about your left foot
W:Yes.Don’t use it.
M:Right.
W:Don’t use my right foot
M:No,I mean don’t use your left foot.
W:Please don’t confuse me,Victor.I’m having a hard enough time.
(Text 7)
W:What are you listening to It’s not in English,so I can’t understand the words.What’s it about
M:It’s an old song about a young man who goes to war and has to leave the woman he loves behind.She promises to marry him,but he doesn’t come back from the war.
W:That’s so sad!What happens in the end
M:By the end of the song,the man still has not returned.The woman says she will still wait for him and never marry another man.
W:Which language is it in
M:Farsi.That’s a language that people speak in Iran.It’s a very old language in our ancient culture.Many of the songs are sad,or at least serious.
W:I understand.My mother speaks Hebrew.There are many old songs that also have a lot of deep meaning in them.
(Text 8)
W:The exams are finally over!I’m so excited about the summer vacation.I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.
M:What are you planning to do
W:Well,my family and I are planning to go to England.We’ve been talking about going there for years,and we finally planned the whole thing out.
M:Wow!
W:How about you What’s your plan
M:I haven’t really got any plans to travel anywhere.In fact,I intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year.
W:That sounds all right.
M:You know,I really want to buy a new computer next term,so I have to save as much money as possible.
W:Why don’t you ask your parents for some money
M:I’d rather my parents didn’t pay for it.I’ll feel better about it if I buy it with my own money.
W:It’s good to be independent.Sounds like you have a great goal this summer.
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M:I’m so glad you’re back in school this semester.
W:Thanks.I missed it here,but I’m really glad I took time off.
M:Why Most people want to graduate in four years.
W:I know.But I wasn’t doing very well in my classes.I had no direction.I needed some real world experience.
M:So,what did you do
W:I assisted a teacher who taught students with disabilities.It was very meaningful and inspiring...I had never worked with kids before,so I had to learn a lot.
M:Like what
W:Well,I had to learn to give directions very clearly because I didn’t want to confuse them.I also had to learn how to respond to kids who were behaving badly.Overall,I became very patient.
M:Are you glad you took the year off
W:Yeah.Before,I was taking classes in biology because my parents wanted me to become a doctor.But now,I’ll take classes in education and child development because I know what I want.
M:That’s great.It sounds like your time away from school was very valuable.
W:It was.You know,I wouldn’t recommend taking time off to every student.But it helped me to find some motivation to come back to school and take it more seriously.
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M:Good evening.Britain is a nation of animal lovers.We love to see wild rabbits and deer.But perhaps our favourite members of the animal kingdom are wild birds.Rather than hunting them,we just like to look at them.There are lots of varieties in all shapes and sizes.Some people provide nest boxes for them in their gardens.One of our favourite things is feeding the birds so that the production of wild bird food is now a huge industry in our country.New research shows this enthusiasm has had a great effect on our country’s bird population.A study in the 1970s showed that only one or two types of birds were fed.Now,however,over 30 types are taking advantage of the free food.Numbers of wild birds have greatly increased,which has to be good news.However,caution is needed.Some worry that wild birds may grow to depend on human help and may not be able to look after themselves.
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11~15 BACAB 16~20 BCBAC
21.D 根据第一段中的“Rural schooling was divided into summer and winter terms,leaving kids free to help with the farm work in the spring planting and fall harvest seasons.”可知,在内战前,农村的学校分为夏季和冬季两个学期,这样可以让孩子们在春天播种和秋季收获时给大人帮忙。
22.A 从文章第二段中可以看出,教育改革家出于对农村教育不足以及青少年过度使用大脑会导致神经紊乱等问题的考虑,认为夏天应该是休息的时刻。由此可以推知,当时的教育改革家提出了暑假这一设想。
23.B 根据最后一段可知,一些专家认为,美国高中生的数学技能和毕业率远低于2007年发布的两份国际教育报告中的平均水平的原因是美国轻松慵懒的暑假。由该语境可知,人们认为美国现代的学年制降低了教学质量。
24.B 根据第一段中的“between the ages of 5 and 16...from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16,depending on the state they live in”取交集可知选B项。
25.A 根据第二段中的“In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum”可知选A项。
26.A 根据Examinations部分的内容可知,GCSE与英格兰和威尔士的学生相关,苏格兰的学生不参加这个考试,所以选A项。
27.C 根据第三段中的“It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to university.”可知选C项。
28.C 通读全文可知,澳大利亚简化了留学申请程序,降低了保证金和语言要求。故选C项。
29.C 根据第三段中的“Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.”可知C项是错误的。
30.D 根据第六段中的“The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia,Wang says.”结合常识可知,宽松的政策会鼓励更多的学生去澳大利亚留学。
31.A 根据倒数第二段中的“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China”可知选A项。
32.D 通读本段尤其是“Also,the best places to live are not always home to the best schools.”可知,宜居的地方未必有好学校。故选D项。
33.C 通过本段的第二、三句可知,加利福尼亚州南部和北部的天气状况不一样。故选C项。
34.B 根据第三段中的“Middle America,I think,is home to the true American sense of values.”可知,Middle America最能体现美国的特点。
35.B 根据最后一段中的“Are you interested in government Then Washington,D.C.is the only place for you.”可知选B项。
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41.A 此处表示学习难一点的科目,应用take,表示“学习(某学科)”。
42.B present在句中的意思是“提出”,the ideas he presented意思是“他所提出的观点”。
43.A 文中作者说自己的学习成绩总是A,然而这次考试得的却是C-plus,所以感到震惊,因此选择shocked。
44.C for表示原因。因为英语本来是作者最好的科目,然而成绩却是C-plus,所以作者感到震惊。
45.B 此处表示“我”不知道这意味着什么。
46.B 此处表示“我”又与教授辩论,reason with sb 表示“为说服某人而与之理论”。
47.C 在期末考试前还有一次测验,所以“我”还有一次机会提高成绩。
48.D “我”加倍努力学习,所以第一次领会到了“thorough”这个词的意思。
49.C 上文提到“我”加倍努力,这里意思是“努力也没有用”。
50.A 此处表示到期末的时候,无论“我”获得什么分数,都不能去掉三个C-plus的事实。
51.A 本文第一句话就提到作者希望得到奖学金,这里说的是作者可能与奖学金擦肩而过。
52.C 作者觉得这门课程学得很好了,在期末考试的前一天晚上,甚至看了一部电影来款待自己。
53.C 如果教授以前给了“我”所期待的优秀成绩,“我”可能就不会像这样努力学习了。
54.D “我”盯着他,意识到他的分析和策略是正确的。
55.D 根据上文的“continue to work as hard”可知,此处表示埋头苦干。work my head off指“埋头苦干”。work out意思是“算出;想出”,work on的意思是“继续工作”。
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写作
第一节
Dear David,
I’m writing to invite you to a lecture on Chinese calligraphy.The lecture will be given by Zhang Hai,a famous calligrapher,in the lecture hall of the Art Building on May 12th this Sunday.As far as I know,you like the traditional culture of China,so you will enjoy it.
The lecture will last from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.,mainly consisting of three parts:one and a half hours’ listening to the lecture,half an hour’s discussion and one hour for observing the calligrapher improvising on the spot.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
We are what we eat.What we eat includes four main food groups.When we have got enough energy from all the food groups together,we can keep fit.We shouldn’t get into bad eating habits,which will make our bodies work improperly.In a word,a good eating habit with some exercise is good for our health.
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