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。
M:You’re all grown up!How old are you now Fifteen
W:I was fifteen the last time you saw me!I’m twenty now.
M:Really It seems like just last year that you and your brother came over to visit!
1.When did the speakers last see each other
A.Fifteen years ago.
B.Five years ago.
C.One year ago.
答案B
M:Do you think,within a few years,many people could work at home instead of working in offices
W:Yes,of course.Science and technology has developed really fast in the past years.And in the future,I believe almost all our ideas will become reality.
M:I’m looking forward to it.
2.What does the man wish for the future
A.All his dreams will come true.
B.Science will develop much faster.
C.He will be able to do his job at home.
答案C
M:Excuse me.I asked for this salad without cheese on it,but this one is covered in it.
W:I’m sorry,sir.I’ll take it back and bring you out a new one.Can I get anything else for you
M:Just another soda,please.Thank you.
3.What will the woman do next
A.Bring the man a salad.
B.Take away the man’s soda.
C.Give the man some cheese.
答案A
W:What would you like for your birthday,Peter
M:I want this new cell phone.
W:That’s a pretty expensive gift!Do you think Mum and Dad will buy it for you
M:No,but I’m hoping Aunt Janine will.
4.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.They are friends.
B.They are cousins.
C.They are brother and sister.
答案C
W:Sir,you need to bring your chair back to its upright position and close your tray table.We’re touching down in fifteen minutes.
M:Sorry,I didn’t hear the announcement.I had my headphones in.
5.What does the woman tell the man to do
A.Prepare for landing.
B.Take his headphones out.
C.Put his chair back in fifteen minutes.
答案A
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。
M:Here’s your room,madam.
W:Thank you.Oh,what a nice large room!
M:Yes.All the rooms here at the hotel are quite large.And the rooms on this side of the building have a lovely view.
W:You’re right.This view is wonderful!
M:Our rooms also have telephones,TV sets and radios and you are free to use them.
W:Oh,that’s wonderful.Thank you very much.
M:It’s my pleasure.
6.Where does this conversation take place
A.At the restaurant.
B.At the hotel.
C.In the shop.
答案B
7.What do we know about the rooms
A.They are just common.
B.They are very good.
C.They are bad.
答案B
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
W:You look sad,Jason.What’s wrong
M:I got a ticket just now.
W:Why
M:I was driving slowly near the shopping mall when a policeman suddenly appeared from behind and asked me to pull over.I had to stop my car.He told me that I had stopped on the double yellow line while I was waiting for the light.
W:Why did you do that You are not a new driver.
M:I was thinking about my mother.She’s been ill in bed.I was worrying about her,so I didn’t notice where I had stopped.
W:Then what did you say
M:I said I was wrong,but the policeman wrote me a ticket anyway.That means I lost 425 dollars!
W:Misfortunes often come in pairs.
8.Why was the man worried
A.His mother has been ill.
B.He lost his wallet.
C.A policeman was in front of the shopping mall.
答案A
9.What will the man have to do in the end
A.Pay the fine.
B.Go to the hospital.
C.Repair his car.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
W:Jack and I went to see a new movie last night.
M:So did I!I went with Hilary.We must have been there at the same time!
W:Oh,the movie was great,but the whole thing was ruined by those rude people!
M:What do you mean
W:Didn’t you hear those two people talking to each other through the whole movie They were talking so loud that no one could hear anything!You must have heard them!
M:Umm.Could you hear what they were talking about
W:Everyone could!One of them was telling a story about how his brother Mike got into trouble.It was so rude!Hey,wait a minute.Your brother’s name is Mike,isn’t it
M:I have to go.I’ll see you later.
10.Which of the following is TRUE
A.The two speakers went to the cinema together.
B.The man enjoyed the movie while the woman didn’t.
C.The woman liked the movie but didn’t enjoy it much.
答案C
11.What ruined the whole thing
A.There was a sudden failure of power.
B.Two people kept talking loudly through the movie.
C.Two rude people kept quarrelling throughout the movie.
答案B
12.Why does the man want to leave in such a hurry
A.Because he is the very rude person.
B.Because he has something important to do.
C.Because it’s time for his appointment with someone else.
答案A
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
W:Thanks for coming in today.Please have a seat.Tell me a little bit about yourself.Why do you think you’re qualified for this job
M:I’ve worked as a music teacher since graduation,mainly with children,and now I’m ready for a change.Because I love music so much,I think working at a radio station would be perfect for me.
W:The duties of this job include answering the phones and sending emails.How are you with both of those things
M:I’m experienced in sending emails,and I’m also fairly confident on the phone.When I was a teenager,I worked at a TV station answering phone calls,so this is probably pretty similar.
W:We also have some early mornings here in the studio.Sometimes you’ll have to be here around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.How do you feel about that
M:I’m an early riser,so that’s easy for me.
W:Do you have references I can call
M:Yes,I have a list to give you.Two are people I worked with at my last job,and one is an old graduate school professor of mine.
W:Great.Well,I think that’s it.I’ll give you a call back in the next few days to let you know our decision.
M:Thank you so much.
13.What job is the man interviewing for
A.A job at a school.
B.A job at a radio station.
C.A job at a TV station.
答案B
14.What does the man think of sending emails
A.He has done that his whole life.
B.He has no confidence in it.
C.He is rather good at it.
答案C
15.What does the job involve according to the woman
A.A lot of traffic.
B.Meeting the fans.
C.Getting up early in the morning.
答案C
16.Who is one of the man’s references
A.Someone he used to teach.
B.Someone he used to work with.
C.Someone he went to graduate school with.
答案B
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
W:When I was a student in the United States,I was invited to spend the weekend with an American family.When I arrived,everyone was very well-mannered.They gave me a tour of the house and then showed me to the guest room.They showed me where to put my clothes,how to operate the bathroom equipment,and even where to find a fresh towel and a new bar of soap.But I was surprised that they did not give me anything to eat.I went to bed very hungry.
I was sure that my hosts did not mean to be rude,but I did not understand the way they acted.When I returned to school,I told the story to my classmate Steve.“Didn’t they ask if you were hungry ” Steve said.
“Yes,but they still didn’t give me anything,” I answered.
“Well,when they asked you,what did you say ”
“I said,‘No,I’m fine.’”
“Well,no wonder they didn’t give you anything!” Steve said.
“But I was just being polite,” I insisted.“I thought they would give me something anyway.”
“Maybe that’s true in China,but not in America,” Steve told me.“When Americans ask a question,they expect a direct answer.If you say you’re not hungry,they’ll think you really are not hungry.”
It is a lesson I’ll never forget!
17.What did the host family do on the speaker’s arrival
A.They held a welcome party.
B.They asked him to take a bath.
C.They showed him around the house.
答案C
18.What surprised the speaker
A.No one fed him.
B.The family were not friendly.
C.They showed him everything.
答案A
19.Who is Steve
A.The speaker’s teacher.
B.A classmate of the speaker’s.
C.The son of the speaker’s host family.
答案B
20.What’s the “lesson” for the speaker
A.East,west,home is best.
B.Always directly tell Americans what you want.
C.Never stay with an American host family again.
答案B
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
A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop.He explained that he wished to buy a pearl(珍珠) for his wife’s birthday.The price didn’t matter,since business had been very good for him that year.After examining a nice black one that cost $5,000,he paid for the pearl in cash,shook hands with the jeweler and left.
A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like this.It had to be exactly the same size and quality,as she wanted a pair of earrings made.“Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl ” said the man.The jeweler regretfully replied “I would say it’s absolutely impossible to find one exactly like that pearl.”
The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers,offering $25,000 for the matching pearl.Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.
Just when the jeweler had given up hope,a little old lady came into his store.To his great surprise,she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse.“I don’t like to part with it”,she said sadly,“I got it from my mother,and my mother got it from hers.But I really need the money.”
The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind.Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news.The man however was nowhere to be found.
21.Who did the man pretend to buy a pearl for
A.His wife.
B.His mother-in-law.
C.His own mother.
D.No one.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据“He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday.”可知,这个商人跟珠宝商说想为妻子买珍珠,故选A项。
22.Why did he pay $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining(讨价还价)
A.Because he was very rich.
B.Because he wanted to make the jeweler believe him.
C.Because his wife was anxious to get it.
D.Because his business had been successful.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段“The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind.Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news.The man however was nowhere to be found.”可知,珠宝商花钱买了老妇人的珍珠,却找不到要买珍珠的男人。这说明男人合伙老妇人设局骗了珠宝商。在开始的时候他毫不犹豫地花了$5,000是为了赢得珠宝商的信任,这样珠宝商才会买老妇人的珍珠。故选B项。
23.Why did many people answer the advertisement
A.Because they wanted to see the perfect pearl.
B.Because they wanted to buy some beautiful pearls too.
C.Because they wanted to get in touch with the rich man.
D.Because they wanted to sell their own pearl at a high price.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers,offering $25,000 for the matching pearl.”可知,男人出高价购买他想要的珍珠,所以许多人回应是想高价出售他们自己的珍珠。故选D项。
B
The health benefits of sleep are both varied and well known.We all need to have enough sleep so as to be able to function well on both mental and physical tasks.Sleep is probably the best beauty treatment available to a person,allowing you to look younger overnight.This is probably the most superficial(表面的) benefit of sleep.The other benefits are incredibly important.
The amount of sleep that is required varies from one person to another and in many cases one person is at risk of not getting enough sleep.It is all too easy to settle into a habit that doesn’t really suit you when your family requires less sleep than you.They may well try to get up quietly and leave you resting a little longer.If they are successful in slipping(溜) out of the room and you remain in the same state of sleep then you are very lucky.Many people find themselves being disturbed by either sound or movement and then it can be difficult to return to sleep.
The fact is that whatever your reasons are for settling for less sleep than what is ideal for you,it is important to deal with your situation.Sleep is very important.Failing to get enough sleep is very costly to your health.
Many people have trouble getting to sleep.Their minds run on overtime or they become overtired.Perhaps you have simply gotten out of the habit of sleeping well.If this is the case then meditation(冥想) or hypnosis(催眠状态) can be very helpful.
Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxation and is in fact the state between being awake and asleep.When learning to use hypnosis you can also teach yourself how to relax,let go of bad thoughts and prepare yourself naturally for sleep.It is natural and easy.Simply by listening to hypnotic songs you can train your mind to expect to sleep and return to your natural sleep patterns.
24.What will happen if you have enough high quality sleep
A.You can never fail to perform your tasks.
B.You can become more beautiful than others.
C.You can be joyful and full of energy.
D.You can deal with others in an easy way.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“function well on both mental and physical tasks”可知,充足的睡眠在精神和体力任务上都能发挥很好的作用,因此选项C正确。
25.What does the second paragraph imply
A.You’d better not live with your family.
B.A poor sleeping habit forms easily.
C.You should get used to various noises.
D.It will make you annoyed when your sleep gets disturbed.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可知,当你的家人需要的睡眠比你少时,你很容易养成并不适合你的睡眠习惯。故选B项。
26.Why do some people have difficulty falling asleep
A.They are exhausted.
B.They know nothing about hypnosis.
C.They don’t intend to sleep well.
D.They tend to work hard at night.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Their minds run on overtime or they become overtired.”可知,很多人不能入睡是因为他们非常疲惫。故选A项。
27.In which column of a newspaper can you read the text
A.Finance. B.Society.
C.Health. D.Politics.
答案C
解析文章出处题。作者讲述了睡眠与人的健康之间的关系、睡眠方面可能遇到的问题及解决方法,因此该文章应该出自报纸的健康版面。故选C项。
C
Some colours people see late at night could cause signs of clinical(临床的) depression.That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings.They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression.Doctors use the words “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression.Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities,low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.
In the new study American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters(仓鼠) to different colours.The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal,which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.
The animals were divided into four groups.One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period.Another group was placed in front of a blue light,a third group slept in front of a white light while a fourth was put in front of a red light.
After four weeks the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank.They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.
Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University.He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed.“What we saw is that these animals didn’t show any sleep uneasiness at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim(微弱) red light they did not.”
He notes that photosensitive(感光) cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight.He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.
He says there’s a lot of blue in white light.This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.
28.Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because .
A.they are similar to humans in dealing with colours
B.they are easy to observe and study
C.they are sensitive to colours like human beings
D.they are active at night and sleep during the day
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal,which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.”可知,研究者使用仓鼠,是因为它们在白天睡觉,晚上却出来活动。故选D项。
29.What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed
A.Their energy level becomes low.
B.They don’t sleep well.
C.Their eyesight becomes worse.
D.They drink less sugary water.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第四段中的“They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.”可知,研究人员发现,压抑感最强的仓鼠喝的糖水最少。故选D项。
30. tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.
A.Dim light B.Blue light
C.Red light D.Darkness
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.(这就解释了为什么看到蓝光和白光的仓鼠比看到红光或黑暗的仓鼠显得更抑郁。)”可知,在蓝光中的仓鼠比在黑暗里的仓鼠更加压抑。故选B项。
31.What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed
A.Equipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.
B.Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.
C.Living or working in low levels of light overnight.
D.Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness”可知,在红光或黑暗中,仓鼠的压抑感表现得比蓝光或白光中的仓鼠少。由此可知,为那些工作到深夜的人的电脑屏幕配备更多的红色灯光能帮助他们避免抑郁。故选A项。
D
Body language is a broad term for several forms of communication using body movements or gestures,instead of,or as a complement to,sounds,verbal language,or other forms of communication.In turn,it is one category of paralanguage,which describes all forms of human communication that are not language.
Paralanguage including body language has been extensively studied in social psychology.In everyday speech and popular psychology,the term is most often applied to body language that is thought to be involuntary,but in fact the distinction between voluntary and involuntary body language is often blurred:a smile or a wave may be given either voluntarily or involuntarily,for example.
Voluntary Body Language is less commonly discussed because it seems unproblematic.It refers to movement,gestures and poses intentionally made by the person:smiling,hands,imitating actions,and generally making movements with full or partial intention of making them and a realization of what they communicate.
The relation of body language to animal communication has often been discussed.Human paralanguage may represent a continuation of forms of communication that our non-linguistic ancestors already used,or it may be that it has been changed by co-existing language.Some species of animals are especially skilled at detecting human body language,both voluntary and involuntary:this was the reason for trying to teach the chimpanzee Washoe American Sign Language rather than speech and perhaps the reason why the Washoe project was more successful than some previous efforts to teach apes how to dance.
Body language is a product of both genetic and environmental influences.Blind children will smile and laugh even though they have never seen a smile.The ethnologist(文化人类学者) Irenaus Eibl-Eibesfeldt claimed that a number of basic elements of body language were universal across cultures and must therefore be fixed action patterns under instinctive(本能的) control.Some forms of human body language show continuities with communicative gestures of other apes,though often with changes in meaning.More refined gestures,which vary between cultures (for example the gestures to indicate “yes” and “no”),must obviously be learned or modified through learning,usually by unconscious observation of the environment.
32.Which of the following diagrams shows the right relationship
①=language ②=paralanguage
③=body language ④=verbal language
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Paralanguage including body language has been extensively studied in social psychology(包括肢体语言在内的副语言在社会心理学中得到了广泛的研究。)”可知,肢体语言属于副语言;再根据第一段第一句“Body language is a broad term for several forms of communication using body movements or gestures,instead of,or as a complement to,sounds,verbal language,or other forms of communication.(肢体语言是一个广泛的术语,指的是使用肢体动作或手势进行的多种形式的交流,而不是作为声音、口语或其他形式的交流的补充。)”可推理得知,肢体语言及其所属的副语言都不是口语的补充,口头语言单独为一种类别;而肢体语言、副语言和口头语言都属于语言的类别。故选B项。
33.According to the passage,the reason why the Washoe project was a success may be that .
A.the chimpanzee Washoe can be taught speech
B.apes can be taught how to dance
C.Washoe can understand body language well
D.numbers of basic elements of body language are the same in different cultures
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“Some species of animals are especially skilled at detecting human body language,both voluntary and involuntary:this was the reason for trying to teach the chimpanzee Washoe American Sign Language rather than speech and perhaps the reason why the Washoe project was more successful than some previous efforts to teach apes how to dance.(有些种类的动物特别擅长探测人类的肢体语言,包括自愿的和非自愿的:这就是为什么要尝试教黑猩猩Washoe美国手语而不是语言,或许也是为什么Washoe项目比之前教猿跳舞更成功的原因。)”可知,Washoe项目成功的原因是Washoe能够很好地理解肢体语言。故选C项。
34.Why does the author take the gestures to indicate “yes” and “no” for an example
A.To give us the meaning of the two gestures.
B.To tell us continuities of some fixed action patterns.
C.To show environmental influences of sign language.
D.To indicate genetic effects of body language.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“More refined gestures,which vary between cultures (for example the gestures to indicate ‘yes’ and ‘no’),must obviously be learned or modified through learning,usually by unconscious observation of the environment.”“更精细的手势,在不同的文化中是不同的,例如表示‘是’和‘不是’的手势,显然必须通过学习来学习或修改,通常是通过对环境的无意识观察。”可知,作者以表示“是”和“不是”的手势为例,展示了手语的环境影响。故选C项。
35.The last two paragraphs mainly talk about .
A.origins of body language
B.cultural influences
C.what body language is
D.relationships between body language and animal communication
答案A
解析主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段第二句“Human paralanguage may represent a continuation of forms of communication that our non-linguistic ancestors already used,or it may be that it has been changed by co-existing language.(人类副语言可能是我们的非语言祖先已经使用的交流形式的延续,也可能是共存的语言改变了它。)”以及最后一段第一句“Body language is a product of both genetic and environmental influences.(肢体语言是遗传和环境影响的产物。)”可知,最后两段主要是在探讨肢体语言的起源。故选A项。
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。
People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding(优秀的) and just seem to do everything with more grace(优雅) than others. 36 It is a habit that everyone can develop in life.Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence.
Admit your shortcomings calmly.
Do not try to escape from them or cover them.Face them bravely. 37 Fight against them every day until the day when you could break away and conquer them.
Dress for self-confidence.
38 And therefore pay attention to your dress,display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image.In addition,on formal occasions such as a business meeting or a wedding ceremony,elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.
39
You should break your routine that deals with the work passively(被动地).Focus your efforts immediately on overcoming it,because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.
Be positive.
Feeling pity neither on yourself nor on others.If you are used to hating and accusing(指责) yourself,others would tend to do that and believe it.Instead,you should speak positively about yourself,your progress,and your bright future. 40
A.Your appearance could put you into embarrassment(尴尬) or increase your confidence.
B.Then talk about them to a reliable mate,a friend or a family member.
C.As a matter of fact,true self-confidence is neither born nor got overnight.
D.Build your confident vocabulary.
E.By doing so,you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.
F.Don’t put off what you eventually have to do.
G.Don’t judge a person by appearance.
答案36.C 37.B 38.A 39.F 40.E
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。
Five years ago,I took a sightseeing trip to Washington DC.I saw many 41 nation treasures,and I also saw many poor people like beggars and homeless folks.Standing outside the museum,I heard a 42 behind me,“Can you help me ” When I 43 around,I saw an elderly blind woman with her hands extended (伸着).I 44 into my pocket,took out the coins and placed them in her hand without even looking 45 her.I hated being troubled by a beggar when I was 46 seeing people and things around.But to my 47 ,the blind woman smiled and said,“I don’t need your money.I just need your help to find the post office.”I soon realized I had 48 another person for what I thought she had to be.
This experience made me feel bad about myself. 49 ,in my own life,I have also 50 many acts of prejudice(偏见).When I worked as a busboy at the age of 17,I heard a father tell his son that he would 51 like me if he didn’t work harder.I should have remembered the treatment and known what it is like.But now living a good life as a network engineer,it’s too easy to forget my 52 ,to forget who I am and where I have been,and to ignore 53 I want to go.The blind woman cured me of my blindness.She made me realize that I should always stay humble(谦卑的) and keep my eyes and heart 54
By the way,I helped that lady to get to the post office.I 55 hope to thank her for the priceless lesson she gave me.
41.A.wonderful B.official
C.colorful D.popular
答案A
解析我看到了许多美妙的国家珍宝。wonderful “美妙的,精彩的”,符合题意。
42.A.cry B.voice
C.shout D.noise
答案B
解析站在博物馆外面,我听到身后有一个声音:“你能帮我吗 ”此处由前面的heard可知听到的是声音(voice),故选B项。
43.A.ran B.walked
C.looked D.turned
答案D
解析当我转过身来的时候,我看到一位年老的盲人妇女伸出她的手。turn around “转身”,符合题意。故选D项。
44.A.reached B.felt
C.checked D.stepped
答案A
解析由后面的took out the coins 可知,此时表示我把手伸进口袋去拿钱。reach into “把手伸进”符合题意。故选A项。
45.A.for B.at
C.after D.through
答案B
解析由后面的I hated being troubled by a beggar可知,我甚至连看都不看她一眼。look at “看”,符合题意。
46.A.imagining B.finishing
C.practicing D.enjoying
答案D
解析此处与前面的hate形成对比,“当我喜欢看到周围的人和事物的时候”。enjoy “喜欢,享受”符合题意。故选D项。
47.A.surprise B.pleasure
C.interest D.sorrow
答案A
解析由后面的the blind woman smiled and said,“I don’t need your money.”令我惊讶的是,盲女微笑着说:“我不需要你的钱。”可知,surprise符合题意。
48.A.trusted B.judged
C.forgot D.met
答案B
解析我很快意识到,我对另一个人的判断是基于我认为她一定是这样的。
49.A.In short B.In brief
C.In order D.In fact
答案D
解析事实上(In fact),在我自己的生活中,我也经历过许多偏见。
50.A.experienced B.watched
C.found D.accepted
答案A
解析此故事为作者的一段经历,故作者说,“在我自己的生活中,我也经历(experience)过许多偏见”。故选A项。
51.A.give in B.fall down
C.end up D.pass away
答案C
解析我听到一个父亲告诉他的儿子,如果他不更努力,他会像我一样完蛋。 end up “以……结束”符合题意,故选C项。
52.A.pain B.joy
C.future D.past
答案D
解析由前面的But now living a good life as a network engineer可知,“但是现在作为一个网络工程师过着美好的生活,我太容易忘记自己的过去”。故选D项。
53.A.where B.why
C.when D.how
答案A
解析句意:忘记我是谁,我在哪里,忽略我想要去哪里(where)。动词go是选择此处答案的关键词。
54.A.calm B.open
C.warm D.shut
答案B
解析根据整篇文章内容我对年老的盲人妇女的态度可知,这件事让我意识到我应该始终保持谦卑,睁开眼睛,打开心扉。
55.A.equally B.gradually
C.frequently D.sincerely
答案D
解析我衷心(sincerely)感谢她给我上的宝贵的一课。故选D项。
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。
One of the biggest challenges 56. (face) students today is how to concentrate on studies.Almost all of them are struggling for their concentration power.In an age 57. mobile phones and Internet are eating up most of our time and energy,one can understand how different it is to focus attention and energy on studies.
One of the most important 58. (factor) for developing concentration on a task,whether it is study or anything else,59. (be) to develop an interest in that task.We are able to focus 60. (easy) and more long periods of time on tasks that we find more interesting.If you ever want to concentrate on anything and studies are no 61. (except),you need 62. (ensure) that the environment around you is distraction(注意力分散) free.So the question is not how to concentrate on studies 63. how to avoid distractions that have swallowed up mankind today.The only way 64. (guarantee) a distraction free environment is by getting rid of all the unnecessary things around you,including the electronic gadgets(电子产品) 65. mobile phones.
答案56.facing 57.when 58.factors 59.is 60.easily
61.exception 62.to ensure 63.but 64.to guarantee 65.like
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是高二学生李华。下学期你将作为交换生(exchange student) 去加拿大一所高中学习半年,住在Lynn家里。请给Lynn写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.介绍自己;
2.告知到达时间;
3.询问应做何准备。
注意:词数80左右。可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lynn,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Lynn,
I’m Li Hua,an exchange student from China.I’m happy to know that I will be staying with your family in the next few months while I am studying at the local high school.Thank you for having me!I will arrive in Toronto on January 1st and get to your house late that afternoon.I wonder if you could give me some advice so that I can get myself better prepared for my stay in Canada.
Looking forward to seeing you!Best wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
At noon that day,I drove back to my house after the performance.Just as I entered the living room,I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favourite violin.
“Thief!”
I dashed upstairs.Sure enough,as expected,a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin.The boy had messy hair and a thin face,his oversized coat seemingly filled with something.At first glance,I found a new pair of shoes missing.It seemed that he was surely a thief.
Then,I saw his eyes full of fear and despair.My anger was immediately replaced by a smile.I asked,“Are you Mr Ram’s nephew,Michael I’m his housekeeper.Two days ago,I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come.It must be you.You’re really like him!”
On hearing my words,the boy was first astonished,but then quickly said,“Has my uncle gone out I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin,“Do you like to play the violin so much ”
“Yes,but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it.” the boy replied.
“Then,I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly,but he picked up the violin.Going out to the living room,he suddenly saw on the wall a huge colour photo of me playing the violin in the Sydney Opera House.He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate(装饰) the living room with the housekeeper’s photo.
Paragraph 1:
A few years later,I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students.
Paragraph 2:
After the competition,“Michael” ran to me,holding a violin box.
参考范文
Paragraph 1:
A few years later,I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students. Fascinated by the gentle sound of one participant,I was whole-heartedly impressed by his wonderful performance and solid strength.As I flicked my eyes up to glance at the performer,I was so astonished to see a thin face,so familiar,yet now lit up with joy and confidence.The “thief”!For an instant,I was amazed that the kindness I offered to cover the boy’s misconduct would made such a big difference!
Paragraph 2:
After the competition,“Michael” ran to me,holding a violin box.He asked with a tremble in his voice,with his thin face reddening with excitement,“Sir,do you recognise me The nephew!It’s your kindness that enlightens my life,so does your violin.Today,I can give back this violin to you without regret.” Tears rolled up in my eyes.Never had I expected that a tiny white lie would inject such great power into others and change their life.
1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。
M:You’re all grown up!How old are you now Fifteen
W:I was fifteen the last time you saw me!I’m twenty now.
M:Really It seems like just last year that you and your brother came over to visit!
1.When did the speakers last see each other
A.Fifteen years ago.
B.Five years ago.
C.One year ago.
M:Do you think,within a few years,many people could work at home instead of working in offices
W:Yes,of course.Science and technology has developed really fast in the past years.And in the future,I believe almost all our ideas will become reality.
M:I’m looking forward to it.
2.What does the man wish for the future
A.All his dreams will come true.
B.Science will develop much faster.
C.He will be able to do his job at home.
M:Excuse me.I asked for this salad without cheese on it,but this one is covered in it.
W:I’m sorry,sir.I’ll take it back and bring you out a new one.Can I get anything else for you
M:Just another soda,please.Thank you.
3.What will the woman do next
A.Bring the man a salad.
B.Take away the man’s soda.
C.Give the man some cheese.
W:What would you like for your birthday,Peter
M:I want this new cell phone.
W:That’s a pretty expensive gift!Do you think Mum and Dad will buy it for you
M:No,but I’m hoping Aunt Janine will.
4.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.They are friends.
B.They are cousins.
C.They are brother and sister.
W:Sir,you need to bring your chair back to its upright position and close your tray table.We’re touching down in fifteen minutes.
M:Sorry,I didn’t hear the announcement.I had my headphones in.
5.What does the woman tell the man to do
A.Prepare for landing.
B.Take his headphones out.
C.Put his chair back in fifteen minutes.
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。
M:Here’s your room,madam.
W:Thank you.Oh,what a nice large room!
M:Yes.All the rooms here at the hotel are quite large.And the rooms on this side of the building have a lovely view.
W:You’re right.This view is wonderful!
M:Our rooms also have telephones,TV sets and radios and you are free to use them.
W:Oh,that’s wonderful.Thank you very much.
M:It’s my pleasure.
6.Where does this conversation take place
A.At the restaurant.
B.At the hotel.
C.In the shop.
7.What do we know about the rooms
A.They are just common.
B.They are very good.
C.They are bad.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
W:You look sad,Jason.What’s wrong
M:I got a ticket just now.
W:Why
M:I was driving slowly near the shopping mall when a policeman suddenly appeared from behind and asked me to pull over.I had to stop my car.He told me that I had stopped on the double yellow line while I was waiting for the light.
W:Why did you do that You are not a new driver.
M:I was thinking about my mother.She’s been ill in bed.I was worrying about her,so I didn’t notice where I had stopped.
W:Then what did you say
M:I said I was wrong,but the policeman wrote me a ticket anyway.That means I lost 425 dollars!
W:Misfortunes often come in pairs.
8.Why was the man worried
A.His mother has been ill.
B.He lost his wallet.
C.A policeman was in front of the shopping mall.
9.What will the man have to do in the end
A.Pay the fine.
B.Go to the hospital.
C.Repair his car.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
W:Jack and I went to see a new movie last night.
M:So did I!I went with Hilary.We must have been there at the same time!
W:Oh,the movie was great,but the whole thing was ruined by those rude people!
M:What do you mean
W:Didn’t you hear those two people talking to each other through the whole movie They were talking so loud that no one could hear anything!You must have heard them!
M:Umm.Could you hear what they were talking about
W:Everyone could!One of them was telling a story about how his brother Mike got into trouble.It was so rude!Hey,wait a minute.Your brother’s name is Mike,isn’t it
M:I have to go.I’ll see you later.
10.Which of the following is TRUE
A.The two speakers went to the cinema together.
B.The man enjoyed the movie while the woman didn’t.
C.The woman liked the movie but didn’t enjoy it much.
11.What ruined the whole thing
A.There was a sudden failure of power.
B.Two people kept talking loudly through the movie.
C.Two rude people kept quarrelling throughout the movie.
12.Why does the man want to leave in such a hurry
A.Because he is the very rude person.
B.Because he has something important to do.
C.Because it’s time for his appointment with someone else.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
W:Thanks for coming in today.Please have a seat.Tell me a little bit about yourself.Why do you think you’re qualified for this job
M:I’ve worked as a music teacher since graduation,mainly with children,and now I’m ready for a change.Because I love music so much,I think working at a radio station would be perfect for me.
W:The duties of this job include answering the phones and sending emails.How are you with both of those things
M:I’m experienced in sending emails,and I’m also fairly confident on the phone.When I was a teenager,I worked at a TV station answering phone calls,so this is probably pretty similar.
W:We also have some early mornings here in the studio.Sometimes you’ll have to be here around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.How do you feel about that
M:I’m an early riser,so that’s easy for me.
W:Do you have references I can call
M:Yes,I have a list to give you.Two are people I worked with at my last job,and one is an old graduate school professor of mine.
W:Great.Well,I think that’s it.I’ll give you a call back in the next few days to let you know our decision.
M:Thank you so much.
13.What job is the man interviewing for
A.A job at a school.
B.A job at a radio station.
C.A job at a TV station.
14.What does the man think of sending emails
A.He has done that his whole life.
B.He has no confidence in it.
C.He is rather good at it.
15.What does the job involve according to the woman
A.A lot of traffic.
B.Meeting the fans.
C.Getting up early in the morning.
16.Who is one of the man’s references
A.Someone he used to teach.
B.Someone he used to work with.
C.Someone he went to graduate school with.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
W:When I was a student in the United States,I was invited to spend the weekend with an American family.When I arrived,everyone was very well-mannered.They gave me a tour of the house and then showed me to the guest room.They showed me where to put my clothes,how to operate the bathroom equipment,and even where to find a fresh towel and a new bar of soap.But I was surprised that they did not give me anything to eat.I went to bed very hungry.
I was sure that my hosts did not mean to be rude,but I did not understand the way they acted.When I returned to school,I told the story to my classmate Steve.“Didn’t they ask if you were hungry ” Steve said.
“Yes,but they still didn’t give me anything,” I answered.
“Well,when they asked you,what did you say ”
“I said,‘No,I’m fine.’”
“Well,no wonder they didn’t give you anything!” Steve said.
“But I was just being polite,” I insisted.“I thought they would give me something anyway.”
“Maybe that’s true in China,but not in America,” Steve told me.“When Americans ask a question,they expect a direct answer.If you say you’re not hungry,they’ll think you really are not hungry.”
It is a lesson I’ll never forget!
17.What did the host family do on the speaker’s arrival
A.They held a welcome party.
B.They asked him to take a bath.
C.They showed him around the house.
18.What surprised the speaker
A.No one fed him.
B.The family were not friendly.
C.They showed him everything.
19.Who is Steve
A.The speaker’s teacher.
B.A classmate of the speaker’s.
C.The son of the speaker’s host family.
20.What’s the “lesson” for the speaker
A.East,west,home is best.
B.Always directly tell Americans what you want.
C.Never stay with an American host family again.
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
A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop.He explained that he wished to buy a pearl(珍珠) for his wife’s birthday.The price didn’t matter,since business had been very good for him that year.After examining a nice black one that cost $5,000,he paid for the pearl in cash,shook hands with the jeweler and left.
A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like this.It had to be exactly the same size and quality,as she wanted a pair of earrings made.“Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl ” said the man.The jeweler regretfully replied “I would say it’s absolutely impossible to find one exactly like that pearl.”
The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers,offering $25,000 for the matching pearl.Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.
Just when the jeweler had given up hope,a little old lady came into his store.To his great surprise,she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse.“I don’t like to part with it”,she said sadly,“I got it from my mother,and my mother got it from hers.But I really need the money.”
The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind.Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news.The man however was nowhere to be found.
21.Who did the man pretend to buy a pearl for
A.His wife.
B.His mother-in-law.
C.His own mother.
D.No one.
22.Why did he pay $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining(讨价还价)
A.Because he was very rich.
B.Because he wanted to make the jeweler believe him.
C.Because his wife was anxious to get it.
D.Because his business had been successful.
23.Why did many people answer the advertisement
A.Because they wanted to see the perfect pearl.
B.Because they wanted to buy some beautiful pearls too.
C.Because they wanted to get in touch with the rich man.
D.Because they wanted to sell their own pearl at a high price.
B
The health benefits of sleep are both varied and well known.We all need to have enough sleep so as to be able to function well on both mental and physical tasks.Sleep is probably the best beauty treatment available to a person,allowing you to look younger overnight.This is probably the most superficial(表面的) benefit of sleep.The other benefits are incredibly important.
The amount of sleep that is required varies from one person to another and in many cases one person is at risk of not getting enough sleep.It is all too easy to settle into a habit that doesn’t really suit you when your family requires less sleep than you.They may well try to get up quietly and leave you resting a little longer.If they are successful in slipping(溜) out of the room and you remain in the same state of sleep then you are very lucky.Many people find themselves being disturbed by either sound or movement and then it can be difficult to return to sleep.
The fact is that whatever your reasons are for settling for less sleep than what is ideal for you,it is important to deal with your situation.Sleep is very important.Failing to get enough sleep is very costly to your health.
Many people have trouble getting to sleep.Their minds run on overtime or they become overtired.Perhaps you have simply gotten out of the habit of sleeping well.If this is the case then meditation(冥想) or hypnosis(催眠状态) can be very helpful.
Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxation and is in fact the state between being awake and asleep.When learning to use hypnosis you can also teach yourself how to relax,let go of bad thoughts and prepare yourself naturally for sleep.It is natural and easy.Simply by listening to hypnotic songs you can train your mind to expect to sleep and return to your natural sleep patterns.
24.What will happen if you have enough high quality sleep
A.You can never fail to perform your tasks.
B.You can become more beautiful than others.
C.You can be joyful and full of energy.
D.You can deal with others in an easy way.
25.What does the second paragraph imply
A.You’d better not live with your family.
B.A poor sleeping habit forms easily.
C.You should get used to various noises.
D.It will make you annoyed when your sleep gets disturbed.
26.Why do some people have difficulty falling asleep
A.They are exhausted.
B.They know nothing about hypnosis.
C.They don’t intend to sleep well.
D.They tend to work hard at night.
27.In which column of a newspaper can you read the text
A.Finance. B.Society.
C.Health. D.Politics.
C
Some colours people see late at night could cause signs of clinical(临床的) depression.That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings.They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression.Doctors use the words “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression.Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities,low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.
In the new study American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters(仓鼠) to different colours.The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal,which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.
The animals were divided into four groups.One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period.Another group was placed in front of a blue light,a third group slept in front of a white light while a fourth was put in front of a red light.
After four weeks the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank.They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.
Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University.He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed.“What we saw is that these animals didn’t show any sleep uneasiness at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim(微弱) red light they did not.”
He notes that photosensitive(感光) cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight.He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.
He says there’s a lot of blue in white light.This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.
28.Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because .
A.they are similar to humans in dealing with colours
B.they are easy to observe and study
C.they are sensitive to colours like human beings
D.they are active at night and sleep during the day
29.What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed
A.Their energy level becomes low.
B.They don’t sleep well.
C.Their eyesight becomes worse.
D.They drink less sugary water.
30. tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.
A.Dim light B.Blue light
C.Red light D.Darkness
31.What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed
A.Equipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.
B.Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.
C.Living or working in low levels of light overnight.
D.Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.
D
Body language is a broad term for several forms of communication using body movements or gestures,instead of,or as a complement to,sounds,verbal language,or other forms of communication.In turn,it is one category of paralanguage,which describes all forms of human communication that are not language.
Paralanguage including body language has been extensively studied in social psychology.In everyday speech and popular psychology,the term is most often applied to body language that is thought to be involuntary,but in fact the distinction between voluntary and involuntary body language is often blurred:a smile or a wave may be given either voluntarily or involuntarily,for example.
Voluntary Body Language is less commonly discussed because it seems unproblematic.It refers to movement,gestures and poses intentionally made by the person:smiling,hands,imitating actions,and generally making movements with full or partial intention of making them and a realization of what they communicate.
The relation of body language to animal communication has often been discussed.Human paralanguage may represent a continuation of forms of communication that our non-linguistic ancestors already used,or it may be that it has been changed by co-existing language.Some species of animals are especially skilled at detecting human body language,both voluntary and involuntary:this was the reason for trying to teach the chimpanzee Washoe American Sign Language rather than speech and perhaps the reason why the Washoe project was more successful than some previous efforts to teach apes how to dance.
Body language is a product of both genetic and environmental influences.Blind children will smile and laugh even though they have never seen a smile.The ethnologist(文化人类学者) Irenaus Eibl-Eibesfeldt claimed that a number of basic elements of body language were universal across cultures and must therefore be fixed action patterns under instinctive(本能的) control.Some forms of human body language show continuities with communicative gestures of other apes,though often with changes in meaning.More refined gestures,which vary between cultures (for example the gestures to indicate “yes” and “no”),must obviously be learned or modified through learning,usually by unconscious observation of the environment.
32.Which of the following diagrams shows the right relationship
①=language ②=paralanguage
③=body language ④=verbal language
33.According to the passage,the reason why the Washoe project was a success may be that .
A.the chimpanzee Washoe can be taught speech
B.apes can be taught how to dance
C.Washoe can understand body language well
D.numbers of basic elements of body language are the same in different cultures
34.Why does the author take the gestures to indicate “yes” and “no” for an example
A.To give us the meaning of the two gestures.
B.To tell us continuities of some fixed action patterns.
C.To show environmental influences of sign language.
D.To indicate genetic effects of body language.
35.The last two paragraphs mainly talk about .
A.origins of body language
B.cultural influences
C.what body language is
D.relationships between body language and animal communication
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。
People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding(优秀的) and just seem to do everything with more grace(优雅) than others. 36 It is a habit that everyone can develop in life.Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence.
Admit your shortcomings calmly.
Do not try to escape from them or cover them.Face them bravely. 37 Fight against them every day until the day when you could break away and conquer them.
Dress for self-confidence.
38 And therefore pay attention to your dress,display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image.In addition,on formal occasions such as a business meeting or a wedding ceremony,elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.
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You should break your routine that deals with the work passively(被动地).Focus your efforts immediately on overcoming it,because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.
Be positive.
Feeling pity neither on yourself nor on others.If you are used to hating and accusing(指责) yourself,others would tend to do that and believe it.Instead,you should speak positively about yourself,your progress,and your bright future. 40
A.Your appearance could put you into embarrassment(尴尬) or increase your confidence.
B.Then talk about them to a reliable mate,a friend or a family member.
C.As a matter of fact,true self-confidence is neither born nor got overnight.
D.Build your confident vocabulary.
E.By doing so,you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.
F.Don’t put off what you eventually have to do.
G.Don’t judge a person by appearance.
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。
Five years ago,I took a sightseeing trip to Washington DC.I saw many 41 nation treasures,and I also saw many poor people like beggars and homeless folks.Standing outside the museum,I heard a 42 behind me,“Can you help me ” When I 43 around,I saw an elderly blind woman with her hands extended (伸着).I 44 into my pocket,took out the coins and placed them in her hand without even looking 45 her.I hated being troubled by a beggar when I was 46 seeing people and things around.But to my 47 ,the blind woman smiled and said,“I don’t need your money.I just need your help to find the post office.”I soon realized I had 48 another person for what I thought she had to be.
This experience made me feel bad about myself. 49 ,in my own life,I have also 50 many acts of prejudice(偏见).When I worked as a busboy at the age of 17,I heard a father tell his son that he would 51 like me if he didn’t work harder.I should have remembered the treatment and known what it is like.But now living a good life as a network engineer,it’s too easy to forget my 52 ,to forget who I am and where I have been,and to ignore 53 I want to go.The blind woman cured me of my blindness.She made me realize that I should always stay humble(谦卑的) and keep my eyes and heart 54
By the way,I helped that lady to get to the post office.I 55 hope to thank her for the priceless lesson she gave me.
41.A.wonderful B.official
C.colorful D.popular
42.A.cry B.voice
C.shout D.noise
43.A.ran B.walked
C.looked D.turned
44.A.reached B.felt
C.checked D.stepped
45.A.for B.at
C.after D.through
46.A.imagining B.finishing
C.practicing D.enjoying
47.A.surprise B.pleasure
C.interest D.sorrow
48.A.trusted B.judged
C.forgot D.met
49.A.In short B.In brief
C.In order D.In fact
50.A.experienced B.watched
C.found D.accepted
51.A.give in B.fall down
C.end up D.pass away
52.A.pain B.joy
C.future D.past
53.A.where B.why
C.when D.how
54.A.calm B.open
C.warm D.shut
55.A.equally B.gradually
C.frequently D.sincerely
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。
One of the biggest challenges 56. (face) students today is how to concentrate on studies.Almost all of them are struggling for their concentration power.In an age 57. mobile phones and Internet are eating up most of our time and energy,one can understand how different it is to focus attention and energy on studies.
One of the most important 58. (factor) for developing concentration on a task,whether it is study or anything else,59. (be) to develop an interest in that task.We are able to focus 60. (easy) and more long periods of time on tasks that we find more interesting.If you ever want to concentrate on anything and studies are no 61. (except),you need 62. (ensure) that the environment around you is distraction(注意力分散) free.So the question is not how to concentrate on studies 63. how to avoid distractions that have swallowed up mankind today.The only way 64. (guarantee) a distraction free environment is by getting rid of all the unnecessary things around you,including the electronic gadgets(电子产品) 65. mobile phones.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是高二学生李华。下学期你将作为交换生(exchange student) 去加拿大一所高中学习半年,住在Lynn家里。请给Lynn写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.介绍自己;
2.告知到达时间;
3.询问应做何准备。
注意:词数80左右。可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lynn,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
At noon that day,I drove back to my house after the performance.Just as I entered the living room,I heard a gentle sound coming from the bedroom upstairs—it was the sound of my favourite violin.
“Thief!”
I dashed upstairs.Sure enough,as expected,a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin.The boy had messy hair and a thin face,his oversized coat seemingly filled with something.At first glance,I found a new pair of shoes missing.It seemed that he was surely a thief.
Then,I saw his eyes full of fear and despair.My anger was immediately replaced by a smile.I asked,“Are you Mr Ram’s nephew,Michael I’m his housekeeper.Two days ago,I heard his nephew living in the countryside will come.It must be you.You’re really like him!”
On hearing my words,the boy was first astonished,but then quickly said,“Has my uncle gone out I think I’d better first go out for a walk and visit him again in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin,“Do you like to play the violin so much ”
“Yes,but I’m so poor that I can’t afford it.” the boy replied.
“Then,I give this violin to you.” The boy looked at me questioningly,but he picked up the violin.Going out to the living room,he suddenly saw on the wall a huge colour photo of me playing the violin in the Sydney Opera House.He involuntarily trembled for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy had understood what happened because no one would decorate(装饰) the living room with the housekeeper’s photo.
Paragraph 1:
A few years later,I was invited to be a judge at a music competition of senior high school students.
Paragraph 2:
After the competition,“Michael” ran to me,holding a violin box.
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