人教版（2019） 选择性必修第一册Unit 2 Looking into the Future单元质量检测（含答案）
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Unit 2 单元质量检测（二）
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Orren Fox fell in love with chickens at nine. It was really almost by accident — Orren played in a friend's house whose family had chickens, and he became interested in the animals immediately. Later, he started volunteering every Saturday at a local farm; within a few months the farm owner suggested that Orren get a few chicks of his own.
“I don't know what it was, but something caught my interest，” says Orren, now 14. Today Orren has 23 chickens, four ducks, and 250,000 bees. His happy chickens lay a lot of healthy eggs, which he sells all the year round. He became a vegetarian (素食者) after he learned about the cruelty and negative (消极的) environmental effects of factory farms. In his diary he writes about raising happy chickens and bees, food and healthy eating, farming, and generally making the world a better place. “Farming affects our earth more than anything else，” says Orren. “It's something you have to do correctly, or it will ruin our planet. It's often ignored, but for me, learning about where my food comes from has been really interesting.”
In fall 2009, Orren started a farm club at his school. “I wanted to get people to learn more about farming and what fun it is，” he says.
Orren's passion (热情) for farming and other types of animals continues to grow. He went to the Essex Country Bee School in early 2010 to learn about beekeeping. Orren now has three beehives (蜂箱) of happy bees. In the summer of 2011, Orren started to sell his honey, BeeHappy, to local stores. Next, he wants to raise sheep and goats. “I know a lot more about the environment and how farming affects it, but I still have a lot to learn，” says Orren. “I want to keep doing all of this as I get older.”
语篇解读：Orren在九岁那年对朋友家的一群鸡产生兴趣，后来自己开始饲料动物，从饲养这些小动物中，他了解到农业对环境保护的重要性。
1．Orren started a farm club at his school in order to ________.
A．collect money for his farm club
B．employ people to raise animals for him
C．attract people to buy his products
D．help people learn more about farming
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段Orren说的“I wanted to get people to learn more about farming and what fun it is”可知D项正确。
2．What can we learn about Orren from the text
A．He has raised sheep and goats.
B．He sells not only eggs but chickens.
C．He is concerned about the environment.
D．He became a vegetarian under the influence of his friend.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段的“he learned about the cruelty and negative environmental effects”及最后一段的“I know a lot more about the environment and how farming affects it”可知Orren关注环境。
3．What is the best title of this passage
A．A rich farm owner
B．A great chicken keeper
C．It all began with the chickens
D．Raising chickens pollutes the environment
解析：选C 标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了Orren九岁时对朋友家的鸡产生兴趣后，开始饲养动物，慢慢体会到农业在环境保护中所扮演的重要角色，故C项最合适。
B
Chinese had been added to the graduation exam list by an Italian high school and by the end of last year, 29 students had taken the test.
Sophie Scholl, a high school specializing in linguistics (语言学) in Italy, has become the first school in the country to list Chinese as a graduation exam subject.
The Chinese course has been running at the Italian school for five years, and 145 of its 910 students have chosen to study the language.
Maria Silva Boccardi, director of the school, said Chinese would become a global language in the future and they set up the course because many students asked for it.
“There were only a few schools in Italy that provided Chinese courses back then, by now, Chinese courses have become an important part of our overall teaching plan，” she said.
Roberto, a Sophie Scholl student who took the Chinese test before graduation, said writing Chinese characters was the most difficult part of learning the language.
“Although learning Chinese is difficult for Italian students, when considering looking for job opportunities overseas, China would definitely be my top choice，” he said.
Maria Assunta Contino, a Chinese teacher at Sophie Scholl, said apart from Chinese language, the school also provides Chinese history courses.
Some students from Sophie Scholl also headed to Shenyang, in northeast China's Liaoning Province, for an educational exchange with local Chinese students during the summer holiday last year.
Statistics (统计数字) show that there are now about 150 schools providing Chinese courses in Italy.
语篇解读：在意大利，一些学校已经将汉语列为毕业考试科目。
4．Why did Sophie Scholl set up Chinese courses
A．Many students asked for it.
B．It was a global language.
C．They wanted to draw more students.
D．They want to make educational exchange.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“... they set up the course because many students asked for it.”可知，学校开设中文课是学生的要求。故选A项。
5．What is the most difficult part for foreign students learning Chinese
A．Mastering Chinese grammar.
B．Learning Chinese history by heart.
C．Writing Chinese characters.
D．Understanding the meaning of characters.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“... writing Chinese characters was the most difficult part of learning the language.”可知，写汉字是外国学生学习汉语最困难的地方。故选C项。
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Chinese is one of the graduation exam subjects in Italy.
B．There are 150 schools providing Chinese courses in Italy.
C．Young Italians learn Chinese for their job opportunities overseas.
D．Chinese courses will be more and more popular in Italy.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，在意大利开设汉语课程的学校越来越多，有些学校甚至将汉语列入毕业考试科目，而且学习汉语的人数也越来越多，由此可推知，汉语课会在意大利越来越受欢迎。故选D项。
C
Ross Griffiths woke up one morning aged 16 months unable to speak. This five year old boy was only two weeks ago diagnosed (诊断) with a condition so unusual that it hasn't been named and is instead known as 15q11.2.
Ross Griffiths has struggled to get back his communication skills, but has always been too shy to use his sign language away from home and school. But after seeing a video of Middlesbrough's Cleveland Centre Father Christmas signing with three year old Mali Williams, Ross told his mum that he wanted to sign with Father Christmas, too.
Ross and his family went to see Father Christmas yesterday, along with Mali, who was invited back for a second visit. Father Christmas set up the special second meeting with Mali where he gave her a lovely doll.
As crowds of children and parents awaited the arrival of the big man at the shopping centre, Father Christmas took some time out before his duties to meet again with Mali and with Ross before going on to see all the other children.
Ross's mum Becky Lane hoped that a visit to the special Father Christmas would help Ross get over his shyness. The Father Christmas everyone believes in even learned Makaton specially for his meeting with Ross, as this is the communication method the young boy uses.
“He was too frightened to use his sign language outside the house, but when he saw the video of the girl signing with Father Christmas, it showed him he didn't have to be shy. He did really well. And he got a PacMan game as a gift. Now he's not a shy boy any more，” Becky said.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个害羞的小男孩和圣诞老人用手语交流的故事。
7．According to the text, Ross Griffiths ________.
A．caught a deadly disease
B．was afraid of communicating with strangers
C．found it hard to learn sign language
D．dreamed of becoming a Father Christmas
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Ross Griffiths ... has always been too shy to use his sign language away from home and school”可知，Ross Griffiths害怕和陌生人交流，故选B项。
8．Seeing the video, Ross might feel very ________.
A．proud B．angry
C．calm D．excited
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第二段中的“after seeing a video ... Ross told his mum that he wanted to sign with Father Christmas, too”可知，Ross看到那个视频时应该感到很兴奋，所以他也很想和圣诞老人用手语对话，故选D项。
9．What does the underlined word “Makaton” most probably refer to
A．A form of signing. B．A foreign language.
C．A Christmas song. D．A kind of dance.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。由该词后的“this is the communication method the young boy uses”可知，Makaton是指一种手势语，故选A项。
10．After meeting Father Christmas, Ross ________.
A．knew how to shop wisely
B．wanted to go to school again
C．rebuilt confidence in himself
D．could speak like normal people
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段中Becky所说的“Now he's not a shy boy any more”可知，Ross在见过圣诞老人后找回了自信心，故选C项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to become a role model
A role model is someone who a person admires, respects and wishes to imitate. Here is how to be a role model.
__11__ If you see something you don't agree with, don't be afraid to stand up and say something. Others will take note of what you've done and remember it. By standing up for your beliefs, you're encouraging others to do the same.
Help other people in a variety of ways. For example, sign up for a program such as Big Brothers or help some new kids around your school. Many people would like to have someone to look up to, but simply don't. __12__
Act like yourself, not someone you're not. Many people think a role model is someone famous and outstanding. __13__ By being helpful, kind and most importantly, yourself, people will start to admire and look up to you.
__14__ Role models aren't admired because of their greatness, but rather the determination it takes to get there. Even if you're not the best, people will take notice of your hard work and devotion.
Think of who your role models are and the reason for that. __15__ For example, if your role model is a singer who has songs aiming at human rights, volunteering at a charity may achieve the same outcome. Others will take note of this behavior and begin to look up to you.
A．Work hard in everything that you do.
B．Stand up for the things in which you believe.
C．As a role model, you have to take your social responsibilities.
D．You can change this by becoming a helpful person in their life.
E．However, you don't have to be extraordinary to become a role model.
F．Analyze the reason you look up to someone and then imitate that behavior.
G．For example, if you're watching a younger kid being badly treated, help him out.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何成为榜样。
11．选B 由本段的内容可以概括出本段的主旨，即要坚守自己的信念，段落最后一句也点明了本段的主旨，所以此处选B项。
12．选D 本句承接上一句并与段落首句内容相呼应，所以选D选项。this 指代but simply don't (have someone to look up to)，又与下文中的helpful相呼应。
13．选E 本句与前一句形成语意上的转折并与段落首句内容相呼应，所以选E项。
14．选A 本段的最后一句点明了本段的主旨，即要努力做好每件事，所以选A项。
15．选F 第六段的主题句是“为什么会将其视为偶像”，空后为具体例子，由此可以推断此处为承上启下的连接句，所以选F项。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you ever thought about what we are made of Many new ideas are being __16__ by scientists driven by this question. The String Theory is one of these ideas. This theory __17__ that a “string” makes up a quark (夸克), which __18__ a proton (质子), creating an atom, and essentially the __19__. I'd like to think moments in my life that have made me who I am, just like little strings that make up atoms. Something so __20__， yet so significant.
In school, I'm a talented student, but I'm more than just that. I won't __21__ grades and awards to define me. I'm a girl of multiple races, which is probably the reason why I love cultures that are __22__ to me. Outside of __23__， I teach myself Japanese, Russian and many other __24__. Along with foreign cultures, I love literature. These interests, in addition to my desire for __25__， are the strings that make me who I am.
One moment can eventually change your life, no matter how long or __26__ it is. I could clearly remember my father's __27__ when I was 8. At the age of 44, he was the best father. His death __28__ me in many ways. What __29__ me most was not the fact that I could no longer see him but the fact that I __30__ the time we spent together for granted. The effects of my father's death are endless; __31__， not all of them are negative. My father __32__ told me to be happy, so I took his __33__ and I lived my life recalling the __34__ we spent together and having aspirations (抱负) to make the world a more content place.
Everyone __35__ strings; it's how you understand them that defines you.
语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文，题材为日常生活类。人生是由一个个短暂的时刻组成的，对这些时刻的理解会影响我们的人生。
16．A.explored B．connected
C．required D．sold
解析：选A 根据本空后的“scientists driven by this question”可知，科学家被这个问题驱动着去探究(explored) 新的理论。
17．A.forgets B．describes
C．warns D．disagrees
解析：选B 本空后描述了(describes)这种弦理论。
18．A.refers to B．depends on
C．checks on D．makes up
解析：选D 本空前的makes up有提示。弦构成了夸克，夸克构成了(makes up)质子，质子构成了原子，然后就形成了我们这个世界(world)。
19．A.cloud B．dust
C．world D．drop
解析：选C 参见上题解析。空处也与本空前quark, proton和atom构成并列。
20．A.magic B．useful
C．rare D．small
解析：选D 根据上句的“little”可知，诸如此类的事物是如此渺小(small)，却又如此重要。也与本空后的significant构成对比。
21．A.trouble B．allow
C．help D．teach
解析：选B 根据本空前的“more than just that”， “won't”和本空后“define me”可知，我不会让(allow)学习成绩和奖励来界定我。
22．A.foreign B．similar
C．difficult D．good
解析：选A 根据下句的Japanese和Russian可知，我非常喜欢那些外国(foreign)文化。而且下文的“foreign cultures”有提示。
23．A.home B．memory
C．school D．work
解析：选C 第二段开头的school有提示，在学校(school)之外，我还自学了日语、俄语和其他语言(languages)。
24．A.standards B．methods
C．rules D．languages
解析：选D 参见上题解析。本空前的Japanese和Russian也是提示。
25．A.confidence B．freedom
C．knowledge D．power
解析：选C 根据上文列举的“cultures”和“literature”可知，这些爱好增加了我对知识(knowledge)的渴望。
26．A.short B．hard
C．dangerous D．wrong
解析：选A 与本空前的long构成对比。生活中的一个时刻会改变你的人生，无论长与短(short)。
27．A.complaint B．failure
C．suffering D．passing
解析：选D 下文的“death”有提示。我清楚地记得我8岁时爸爸的离世(passing)。
28．A.annoyed B．defeated
C．touched D．affected
解析：选D 下文的effects有提示。他的离世在很多方面都影响了(affected)我。
29．A.attracted B．challenged
C．hurt D．surprised
解析：选C 最让我伤心的(hurt)不是因为我再也见不到他了，而是我把和他共度的时光认为(took)是理所当然的。
30．A.took B．made
C．kept D．set
解析：选A 参见上题解析。而且空处与本空后的for granted构成固定用法。
31．A.besides B．otherwise
C．therefore D．however
解析：选D 根据本空前的endless和本空后的“not all of them are negative”可知，然而(however)，爸爸离世所带给我的影响并不都是消极的。
32．A.carelessly B．seldom
C．always D．falsely
解析：选C 根据本空后他对我的影响可知，爸爸总是(always)要我保持开心。
33．A.advice B．position
C．business D．duty
解析：选A 根据本空前的“told me”可知，于是我采纳了爸爸的建议(advice)。
34．A.benefits B．moments
C．problems D．experiments
解析：选B 根据第30空后的“time”可知，我在生活中总是会回忆起与爸爸在一起的时光(moments)。
35．A.accepts B．has
C．dislikes D．produces
解析：选B 根据下句的“understand them”可知，每个人都拥有(has)弦，关键看你如何理解它们。
非选择题部分
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Silk Road was a passage for the transportation of silk in ancient times. Lots of relics on the road can still __36__ (see) now. From the relics, tourists can see the outline of the ancient metropolitan (大都会的) areas along __37__ fantastic road. In the tour packages, tourists can imagine __38__ (they) to be ancient merchants by riding camels in deserts.
The Silk Road is a long route, __39__ Xi'an in the east to Gansu and Xinjiang in the west. If it is your first trip to China, we __40__ (sincere) suggest you should spend at least ten days visiting Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Kashi. You could get to know about the history of China and experience __41__ (color) scenery along the Silk Road.
If you are an __42__ (experience) traveler wanting to explore China fully, it is recommended __43__ you should travel to Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Turpan, Kashi and Urumqi to follow the footprint of Marco Polo. This route may take about 15 days. If you have only a one week holiday, the __44__ (choose) of three most famous cities will be fit for you.
Along the Silk Road route, Xi'an and Gansu are suitable to visit all year round. The best time __45__ (visit) Xinjiang is from May to October because the weather is mild.
语篇解读：本文是历史文化类说明文。作者介绍了中国的“丝绸之路”，为新老游客提出了游览建议。
36．be seen 考查语态。句子的主语是Lots of relics，与谓语动词see之间是被动关系，所以要用被动语态；前面有情态动词can，所以填be seen。
37．the 考查冠词。上文已经提到了丝绸之路，此处再次提到，表示特指，要用定冠词，所以填the。
38．themselves 考查反身代词。本句表达的意思是“通过在沙漠中骑骆驼，游客们可以把他们自己想象成古代的商人”，所以要用反身代词。
39．from 考查介词。此处表达的是“从东部的西安到西部的甘肃和新疆”，表达“从……到……”要用介词短语from ... to ...。
40．sincerely 考查副词。修饰动词suggest要用副词，所以填sincerely。
41．colorful 考查形容词。修饰名词scenery，要用形容词来作定语，所以填colorful。
42．experienced 考查形容词。根据空后的traveler可知，空处应用形容词，表示“有经验的”，故填experienced。
43．that 考查主语从句。本句为“It is recommended＋that从句”结构，that从句的谓语用“(should＋)动词原形”。
44．choice 考查名词。根据空前的定冠词the和空后的of可知，空处应填名词，所以空处要用choice。
45．to visit 考查非谓语动词。the best time to do sth.的意思是“做某事的最好的时间”，其中的动词不定式作后置定语，修饰前面的the best time，所以填to visit。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Lisa发来邮件向你求助。请你根据邮件内容，给她回一封邮件。
Dear Li Hua，
How is it going These days I don't feel very good and I need your help. You know last month my family moved to a new city where I have no friends. I spend every single day by myself, going to school, studying or just going on the Internet, which makes me feel pretty lonely. I really want to change this life. What can I do
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Lisa
注意：1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa，
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Lisa，
I am sorry to hear about your experience and I really understand how lonely you must be feeling. I know it's hard to start a new life in a strange city, however, just staying at home doing nothing but going on the Internet is not good for you. You'd better go out and join in some social activities. By doing this, you can get to know more people around you. And it would be a good idea to help others if possible and show them you are open and friendly as well. With time going on, people will get to know you better and want to make friends with you.
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅵ.概要写作(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。
Climate change could turn the Arctic Ocean into a high speed ice superhighway. Large pieces of sea ice in the Arctic are becoming thinner as old ice melts. The new ice that's replacing it travels farther and faster than the older ice had. As the younger ice travels, it carries dirt, organisms (微生物) and pollution along for the ride, new research shows.
Researchers have been tracking the movements of Arctic ice for several years. They noticed that the area covered by ice making the trip from one side of the ocean to the other has grown larger and larger. That movement means that far away reaches of the Arctic are becoming more connected, notes Robert Newton, from Columbia University.
“The speedy ice is a problem，” he explains. “The ice in the Arctic is surprisingly polluted，” he said. “When the ice travels from one part of the Arctic to the other, it carries all that material with it.”
Winds sweep air pollution north from lower latitudes. Much of that pollution can settle into the ocean and onto sea ice. Industries along Arctic coastlines, such as gold mining and oil drilling, also can pollute the region's waters. As new ice forms in fall and winter, that pollution gets trapped inside the ice. When that ice then melts in spring and summer, it'll bring the pollution it carried back into the ocean.
In the study, the researchers put snapshots (快照) of the Arctic together. The pictures came from satellites far above the surface. They used computer software that can recognize the edges of sea ice. This allowed them to follow the movements of ice from forming to melting. To help them do that, they also included tracking buoys (浮标) on the ice that had been equipped with GPS devices.
They found about 60% of Arctic ice travels less than 100 kilometers from its birthplace. The rest covers an area equal to tens of thousands of square kilometers. It can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. And that ice is moving faster as well.
参考范文：
Because of climate change, old ice melts and new thinner ice replace the old one.(要点1) Large pieces of sea ice is moving faster and further from one side of the ocean to the other.(要点2) Meanwhile, winds and industries along Arctic coastlines pollute the ice.(要点3) Therefore, the movement of new ice which carries dirt, organisms and pollution may cause the pollution much quicker.(要点4)
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Unit 2 单元质量检测（二）
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Orren Fox fell in love with chickens at nine. It was really almost by accident — Orren played in a friend's house whose family had chickens, and he became interested in the animals immediately. Later, he started volunteering every Saturday at a local farm; within a few months the farm owner suggested that Orren get a few chicks of his own.
“I don't know what it was, but something caught my interest，” says Orren, now 14. Today Orren has 23 chickens, four ducks, and 250,000 bees. His happy chickens lay a lot of healthy eggs, which he sells all the year round. He became a vegetarian (素食者) after he learned about the cruelty and negative (消极的) environmental effects of factory farms. In his diary he writes about raising happy chickens and bees, food and healthy eating, farming, and generally making the world a better place. “Farming affects our earth more than anything else，” says Orren. “It's something you have to do correctly, or it will ruin our planet. It's often ignored, but for me, learning about where my food comes from has been really interesting.”
In fall 2009, Orren started a farm club at his school. “I wanted to get people to learn more about farming and what fun it is，” he says.
Orren's passion (热情) for farming and other types of animals continues to grow. He went to the Essex Country Bee School in early 2010 to learn about beekeeping. Orren now has three beehives (蜂箱) of happy bees. In the summer of 2011, Orren started to sell his honey, BeeHappy, to local stores. Next, he wants to raise sheep and goats. “I know a lot more about the environment and how farming affects it, but I still have a lot to learn，” says Orren. “I want to keep doing all of this as I get older.”
语篇解读：Orren在九岁那年对朋友家的一群鸡产生兴趣，后来自己开始饲料动物，从饲养这些小动物中，他了解到农业对环境保护的重要性。
1．Orren started a farm club at his school in order to ________.
A．collect money for his farm club
B．employ people to raise animals for him
C．attract people to buy his products
D．help people learn more about farming
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段Orren说的“I wanted to get people to learn more about farming and what fun it is”可知D项正确。
2．What can we learn about Orren from the text
A．He has raised sheep and goats.
B．He sells not only eggs but chickens.
C．He is concerned about the environment.
D．He became a vegetarian under the influence of his friend.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段的“he learned about the cruelty and negative environmental effects”及最后一段的“I know a lot more about the environment and how farming affects it”可知Orren关注环境。
3．What is the best title of this passage
A．A rich farm owner
B．A great chicken keeper
C．It all began with the chickens
D．Raising chickens pollutes the environment
解析：选C 标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了Orren九岁时对朋友家的鸡产生兴趣后，开始饲养动物，慢慢体会到农业在环境保护中所扮演的重要角色，故C项最合适。
B
Chinese had been added to the graduation exam list by an Italian high school and by the end of last year, 29 students had taken the test.
Sophie Scholl, a high school specializing in linguistics (语言学) in Italy, has become the first school in the country to list Chinese as a graduation exam subject.
The Chinese course has been running at the Italian school for five years, and 145 of its 910 students have chosen to study the language.
Maria Silva Boccardi, director of the school, said Chinese would become a global language in the future and they set up the course because many students asked for it.
“There were only a few schools in Italy that provided Chinese courses back then, by now, Chinese courses have become an important part of our overall teaching plan，” she said.
Roberto, a Sophie Scholl student who took the Chinese test before graduation, said writing Chinese characters was the most difficult part of learning the language.
“Although learning Chinese is difficult for Italian students, when considering looking for job opportunities overseas, China would definitely be my top choice，” he said.
Maria Assunta Contino, a Chinese teacher at Sophie Scholl, said apart from Chinese language, the school also provides Chinese history courses.
Some students from Sophie Scholl also headed to Shenyang, in northeast China's Liaoning Province, for an educational exchange with local Chinese students during the summer holiday last year.
Statistics (统计数字) show that there are now about 150 schools providing Chinese courses in Italy.
语篇解读：在意大利，一些学校已经将汉语列为毕业考试科目。
4．Why did Sophie Scholl set up Chinese courses
A．Many students asked for it.
B．It was a global language.
C．They wanted to draw more students.
D．They want to make educational exchange.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“... they set up the course because many students asked for it.”可知，学校开设中文课是学生的要求。故选A项。
5．What is the most difficult part for foreign students learning Chinese
A．Mastering Chinese grammar.
B．Learning Chinese history by heart.
C．Writing Chinese characters.
D．Understanding the meaning of characters.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“... writing Chinese characters was the most difficult part of learning the language.”可知，写汉字是外国学生学习汉语最困难的地方。故选C项。
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Chinese is one of the graduation exam subjects in Italy.
B．There are 150 schools providing Chinese courses in Italy.
C．Young Italians learn Chinese for their job opportunities overseas.
D．Chinese courses will be more and more popular in Italy.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，在意大利开设汉语课程的学校越来越多，有些学校甚至将汉语列入毕业考试科目，而且学习汉语的人数也越来越多，由此可推知，汉语课会在意大利越来越受欢迎。故选D项。
C
Ross Griffiths woke up one morning aged 16 months unable to speak. This five year old boy was only two weeks ago diagnosed (诊断) with a condition so unusual that it hasn't been named and is instead known as 15q11.2.
Ross Griffiths has struggled to get back his communication skills, but has always been too shy to use his sign language away from home and school. But after seeing a video of Middlesbrough's Cleveland Centre Father Christmas signing with three year old Mali Williams, Ross told his mum that he wanted to sign with Father Christmas, too.
Ross and his family went to see Father Christmas yesterday, along with Mali, who was invited back for a second visit. Father Christmas set up the special second meeting with Mali where he gave her a lovely doll.
As crowds of children and parents awaited the arrival of the big man at the shopping centre, Father Christmas took some time out before his duties to meet again with Mali and with Ross before going on to see all the other children.
Ross's mum Becky Lane hoped that a visit to the special Father Christmas would help Ross get over his shyness. The Father Christmas everyone believes in even learned Makaton specially for his meeting with Ross, as this is the communication method the young boy uses.
“He was too frightened to use his sign language outside the house, but when he saw the video of the girl signing with Father Christmas, it showed him he didn't have to be shy. He did really well. And he got a PacMan game as a gift. Now he's not a shy boy any more，” Becky said.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个害羞的小男孩和圣诞老人用手语交流的故事。
7．According to the text, Ross Griffiths ________.
A．caught a deadly disease
B．was afraid of communicating with strangers
C．found it hard to learn sign language
D．dreamed of becoming a Father Christmas
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Ross Griffiths ... has always been too shy to use his sign language away from home and school”可知，Ross Griffiths害怕和陌生人交流，故选B项。
8．Seeing the video, Ross might feel very ________.
A．proud B．angry
C．calm D．excited
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第二段中的“after seeing a video ... Ross told his mum that he wanted to sign with Father Christmas, too”可知，Ross看到那个视频时应该感到很兴奋，所以他也很想和圣诞老人用手语对话，故选D项。
9．What does the underlined word “Makaton” most probably refer to
A．A form of signing. B．A foreign language.
C．A Christmas song. D．A kind of dance.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。由该词后的“this is the communication method the young boy uses”可知，Makaton是指一种手势语，故选A项。
10．After meeting Father Christmas, Ross ________.
A．knew how to shop wisely
B．wanted to go to school again
C．rebuilt confidence in himself
D．could speak like normal people
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段中Becky所说的“Now he's not a shy boy any more”可知，Ross在见过圣诞老人后找回了自信心，故选C项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to become a role model
A role model is someone who a person admires, respects and wishes to imitate. Here is how to be a role model.
__11__ If you see something you don't agree with, don't be afraid to stand up and say something. Others will take note of what you've done and remember it. By standing up for your beliefs, you're encouraging others to do the same.
Help other people in a variety of ways. For example, sign up for a program such as Big Brothers or help some new kids around your school. Many people would like to have someone to look up to, but simply don't. __12__
Act like yourself, not someone you're not. Many people think a role model is someone famous and outstanding. __13__ By being helpful, kind and most importantly, yourself, people will start to admire and look up to you.
__14__ Role models aren't admired because of their greatness, but rather the determination it takes to get there. Even if you're not the best, people will take notice of your hard work and devotion.
Think of who your role models are and the reason for that. __15__ For example, if your role model is a singer who has songs aiming at human rights, volunteering at a charity may achieve the same outcome. Others will take note of this behavior and begin to look up to you.
A．Work hard in everything that you do.
B．Stand up for the things in which you believe.
C．As a role model, you have to take your social responsibilities.
D．You can change this by becoming a helpful person in their life.
E．However, you don't have to be extraordinary to become a role model.
F．Analyze the reason you look up to someone and then imitate that behavior.
G．For example, if you're watching a younger kid being badly treated, help him out.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何成为榜样。
11．选B 由本段的内容可以概括出本段的主旨，即要坚守自己的信念，段落最后一句也点明了本段的主旨，所以此处选B项。
12．选D 本句承接上一句并与段落首句内容相呼应，所以选D选项。this 指代but simply don't (have someone to look up to)，又与下文中的helpful相呼应。
13．选E 本句与前一句形成语意上的转折并与段落首句内容相呼应，所以选E项。
14．选A 本段的最后一句点明了本段的主旨，即要努力做好每件事，所以选A项。
15．选F 第六段的主题句是“为什么会将其视为偶像”，空后为具体例子，由此可以推断此处为承上启下的连接句，所以选F项。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Have you ever thought about what we are made of Many new ideas are being __16__ by scientists driven by this question. The String Theory is one of these ideas. This theory __17__ that a “string” makes up a quark (夸克), which __18__ a proton (质子), creating an atom, and essentially the __19__. I'd like to think moments in my life that have made me who I am, just like little strings that make up atoms. Something so __20__， yet so significant.
In school, I'm a talented student, but I'm more than just that. I won't __21__ grades and awards to define me. I'm a girl of multiple races, which is probably the reason why I love cultures that are __22__ to me. Outside of __23__， I teach myself Japanese, Russian and many other __24__. Along with foreign cultures, I love literature. These interests, in addition to my desire for __25__， are the strings that make me who I am.
One moment can eventually change your life, no matter how long or __26__ it is. I could clearly remember my father's __27__ when I was 8. At the age of 44, he was the best father. His death __28__ me in many ways. What __29__ me most was not the fact that I could no longer see him but the fact that I __30__ the time we spent together for granted. The effects of my father's death are endless; __31__， not all of them are negative. My father __32__ told me to be happy, so I took his __33__ and I lived my life recalling the __34__ we spent together and having aspirations (抱负) to make the world a more content place.
Everyone __35__ strings; it's how you understand them that defines you.
语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文，题材为日常生活类。人生是由一个个短暂的时刻组成的，对这些时刻的理解会影响我们的人生。
16．A.explored B．connected
C．required D．sold
解析：选A 根据本空后的“scientists driven by this question”可知，科学家被这个问题驱动着去探究(explored) 新的理论。
17．A.forgets B．describes
C．warns D．disagrees
解析：选B 本空后描述了(describes)这种弦理论。
18．A.refers to B．depends on
C．checks on D．makes up
解析：选D 本空前的makes up有提示。弦构成了夸克，夸克构成了(makes up)质子，质子构成了原子，然后就形成了我们这个世界(world)。
19．A.cloud B．dust
C．world D．drop
解析：选C 参见上题解析。空处也与本空前quark, proton和atom构成并列。
20．A.magic B．useful
C．rare D．small
解析：选D 根据上句的“little”可知，诸如此类的事物是如此渺小(small)，却又如此重要。也与本空后的significant构成对比。
21．A.trouble B．allow
C．help D．teach
解析：选B 根据本空前的“more than just that”， “won't”和本空后“define me”可知，我不会让(allow)学习成绩和奖励来界定我。
22．A.foreign B．similar
C．difficult D．good
解析：选A 根据下句的Japanese和Russian可知，我非常喜欢那些外国(foreign)文化。而且下文的“foreign cultures”有提示。
23．A.home B．memory
C．school D．work
解析：选C 第二段开头的school有提示，在学校(school)之外，我还自学了日语、俄语和其他语言(languages)。
24．A.standards B．methods
C．rules D．languages
解析：选D 参见上题解析。本空前的Japanese和Russian也是提示。
25．A.confidence B．freedom
C．knowledge D．power
解析：选C 根据上文列举的“cultures”和“literature”可知，这些爱好增加了我对知识(knowledge)的渴望。
26．A.short B．hard
C．dangerous D．wrong
解析：选A 与本空前的long构成对比。生活中的一个时刻会改变你的人生，无论长与短(short)。
27．A.complaint B．failure
C．suffering D．passing
解析：选D 下文的“death”有提示。我清楚地记得我8岁时爸爸的离世(passing)。
28．A.annoyed B．defeated
C．touched D．affected
解析：选D 下文的effects有提示。他的离世在很多方面都影响了(affected)我。
29．A.attracted B．challenged
C．hurt D．surprised
解析：选C 最让我伤心的(hurt)不是因为我再也见不到他了，而是我把和他共度的时光认为(took)是理所当然的。
30．A.took B．made
C．kept D．set
解析：选A 参见上题解析。而且空处与本空后的for granted构成固定用法。
31．A.besides B．otherwise
C．therefore D．however
解析：选D 根据本空前的endless和本空后的“not all of them are negative”可知，然而(however)，爸爸离世所带给我的影响并不都是消极的。
32．A.carelessly B．seldom
C．always D．falsely
解析：选C 根据本空后他对我的影响可知，爸爸总是(always)要我保持开心。
33．A.advice B．position
C．business D．duty
解析：选A 根据本空前的“told me”可知，于是我采纳了爸爸的建议(advice)。
34．A.benefits B．moments
C．problems D．experiments
解析：选B 根据第30空后的“time”可知，我在生活中总是会回忆起与爸爸在一起的时光(moments)。
35．A.accepts B．has
C．dislikes D．produces
解析：选B 根据下句的“understand them”可知，每个人都拥有(has)弦，关键看你如何理解它们。
非选择题部分
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Silk Road was a passage for the transportation of silk in ancient times. Lots of relics on the road can still __36__ (see) now. From the relics, tourists can see the outline of the ancient metropolitan (大都会的) areas along __37__ fantastic road. In the tour packages, tourists can imagine __38__ (they) to be ancient merchants by riding camels in deserts.
The Silk Road is a long route, __39__ Xi'an in the east to Gansu and Xinjiang in the west. If it is your first trip to China, we __40__ (sincere) suggest you should spend at least ten days visiting Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Kashi. You could get to know about the history of China and experience __41__ (color) scenery along the Silk Road.
If you are an __42__ (experience) traveler wanting to explore China fully, it is recommended __43__ you should travel to Dunhuang, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Turpan, Kashi and Urumqi to follow the footprint of Marco Polo. This route may take about 15 days. If you have only a one week holiday, the __44__ (choose) of three most famous cities will be fit for you.
Along the Silk Road route, Xi'an and Gansu are suitable to visit all year round. The best time __45__ (visit) Xinjiang is from May to October because the weather is mild.
语篇解读：本文是历史文化类说明文。作者介绍了中国的“丝绸之路”，为新老游客提出了游览建议。
36．be seen 考查语态。句子的主语是Lots of relics，与谓语动词see之间是被动关系，所以要用被动语态；前面有情态动词can，所以填be seen。
37．the 考查冠词。上文已经提到了丝绸之路，此处再次提到，表示特指，要用定冠词，所以填the。
38．themselves 考查反身代词。本句表达的意思是“通过在沙漠中骑骆驼，游客们可以把他们自己想象成古代的商人”，所以要用反身代词。
39．from 考查介词。此处表达的是“从东部的西安到西部的甘肃和新疆”，表达“从……到……”要用介词短语from ... to ...。
40．sincerely 考查副词。修饰动词suggest要用副词，所以填sincerely。
41．colorful 考查形容词。修饰名词scenery，要用形容词来作定语，所以填colorful。
42．experienced 考查形容词。根据空后的traveler可知，空处应用形容词，表示“有经验的”，故填experienced。
43．that 考查主语从句。本句为“It is recommended＋that从句”结构，that从句的谓语用“(should＋)动词原形”。
44．choice 考查名词。根据空前的定冠词the和空后的of可知，空处应填名词，所以空处要用choice。
45．to visit 考查非谓语动词。the best time to do sth.的意思是“做某事的最好的时间”，其中的动词不定式作后置定语，修饰前面的the best time，所以填to visit。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Lisa发来邮件向你求助。请你根据邮件内容，给她回一封邮件。
Dear Li Hua，
How is it going These days I don't feel very good and I need your help. You know last month my family moved to a new city where I have no friends. I spend every single day by myself, going to school, studying or just going on the Internet, which makes me feel pretty lonely. I really want to change this life. What can I do
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours，
Lisa
注意：1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa，
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Lisa，
I am sorry to hear about your experience and I really understand how lonely you must be feeling. I know it's hard to start a new life in a strange city, however, just staying at home doing nothing but going on the Internet is not good for you. You'd better go out and join in some social activities. By doing this, you can get to know more people around you. And it would be a good idea to help others if possible and show them you are open and friendly as well. With time going on, people will get to know you better and want to make friends with you.
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅵ.概要写作(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。
Climate change could turn the Arctic Ocean into a high speed ice superhighway. Large pieces of sea ice in the Arctic are becoming thinner as old ice melts. The new ice that's replacing it travels farther and faster than the older ice had. As the younger ice travels, it carries dirt, organisms (微生物) and pollution along for the ride, new research shows.
Researchers have been tracking the movements of Arctic ice for several years. They noticed that the area covered by ice making the trip from one side of the ocean to the other has grown larger and larger. That movement means that far away reaches of the Arctic are becoming more connected, notes Robert Newton, from Columbia University.
“The speedy ice is a problem，” he explains. “The ice in the Arctic is surprisingly polluted，” he said. “When the ice travels from one part of the Arctic to the other, it carries all that material with it.”
Winds sweep air pollution north from lower latitudes. Much of that pollution can settle into the ocean and onto sea ice. Industries along Arctic coastlines, such as gold mining and oil drilling, also can pollute the region's waters. As new ice forms in fall and winter, that pollution gets trapped inside the ice. When that ice then melts in spring and summer, it'll bring the pollution it carried back into the ocean.
In the study, the researchers put snapshots (快照) of the Arctic together. The pictures came from satellites far above the surface. They used computer software that can recognize the edges of sea ice. This allowed them to follow the movements of ice from forming to melting. To help them do that, they also included tracking buoys (浮标) on the ice that had been equipped with GPS devices.
They found about 60% of Arctic ice travels less than 100 kilometers from its birthplace. The rest covers an area equal to tens of thousands of square kilometers. It can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. And that ice is moving faster as well.
参考范文：
Because of climate change, old ice melts and new thinner ice replace the old one.(要点1) Large pieces of sea ice is moving faster and further from one side of the ocean to the other.(要点2) Meanwhile, winds and industries along Arctic coastlines pollute the ice.(要点3) Therefore, the movement of new ice which carries dirt, organisms and pollution may cause the pollution much quicker.(要点4)