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Unit 3 单元质量检测（三）
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
When it comes to the best beaches in Sydney, it's hard to know where to begin.Around 100 beaches spread around the harbour and along the coast.Here are four of them.
Bronte Beach
Bronte's sea pool offers a protected ocean swim and is regarded as one of the best in Sydney — and much like beach culture itself, it's free.The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings.On public holidays, the park becomes a sea of busy people as parties take place.
Balmoral
Balmoral, on the north shore's Middle Harbour near Taronga Zoo, has an air of peace.Life moves at a more leisurely pace here.If it's loudness and pride you're after, this isn't it.What Balmoral does have overall is impressive views.And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families.
Garie Beach
Located in the Royal National Park, 54 kilometers south of Sydney, Garie Beach is accessible through Garie Road and isn't one for beach lovers without a car.The large beach is very impressive, though.It's well preserved and is the perfect spot for a relaxing day away from the city.The facilities (设施) are top grade and there's a great fishing spot off the east facing rocks.
North Narrabeen Beach
Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney.Surfers have no discomfort making the 25 kilometer trip north to get to the three kilometer long beach.The northern end of the vast beach is protected from the northeasterly winds and is a surfer's destination, while the rest of it is ideal for swimming.
1．What do Bronte Beach and Balmoral have in common
A．They are both family friendly.
B．They both charge no admission fee.
C．They both allow of a feeling of peace.
D．They are both most visited during holidays.
2．What can we know about Garie Beach
A．It has big barbecue spots.
B．It is appealing to fishing lovers.
C．It covers an area of 54 square kilometers.
D．It has no convenient transportation.
3．Which beach is suitable for people who like riding on waves
A．Balmoral. B．Garie Beach.
C．Bronte Beach. D．North Narrabeen Beach.
B
The Capital Wheel stands 55 metres above the Potomac River, offering a view (景色) of the Washington, D．C. area. Local residents (当地居民) Lashonda Johnson says she is getting a new look at the area she knows well.
The Ferris wheel lies just outside Washington in Oxon Hill, Maryland at the National Harbor, a development with shops, restaurants and hotels. The 42 gondolas (吊舱) hold more than 300 people and have heating and air conditioning. Each gondola seats eight people, except for one special VIP car which holds four. “The idea is for people to relax and enjoy the ride，” says Kent Digby, Operations Director for the National Harbor. “It's very smooth, so if you weren't paying too much attention you wouldn't really notice that you're moving and that's all part of trying to make people comfortable and make sure that they understand that they're very safe.” The cost is D|S15 per person for 15 minute ride.
Mark Poliquin, who came from the state of Connecticut with his family, says it is worth it. “These are top of the line, air conditioned gondolas, and they've even got music playing.”
Another treat, Digby says, is the light show on the Ferries wheel. “There are over 1.6 million lights and they can light up in any different colour of the rainbow.”
The Capital Wheel is open every day and is expected to draw up to 800,000 people in its first year.
4．Which of the following statement is TRUE
A．There are shops, restaurants and hotels in the gondolas.
B．The 42 gondolas hold more than 300 people.
C．Each gondola seats eight people with 1.6 million lights.
D．The cost is D|S15 per person for 15 minute ride.
5．Why did the author write Paragraph 3
A．To tell a story about Mark Poliquin.
B．To think highly of Mark Poliquin.
C．To make the text long enough.
D．To show the Capital Wheel is worth riding.
6．Where can we read this text
A．A science book. B．A newspaper.
C．A guide book. D．Films and plays.
C
I clearly remember my first airplane ride. It was in my last year of high school that my friends and I decided to go to Italy. I was both really excited and afraid.
On that day, my mom drove me and one of my friends to the airport. We got there early. After my mother left, we waited outside for the rest of the group. From where we stood we could see every plane taking off. The planes were so close to us; I could almost feel their power. At the same time, there was a fear that a plane might crash (坠毁) at any time.
I couldn't take it anymore so we went back inside. I decided to eat some candy and chocolate before the flight. They always help to calm me down. Minutes later, the rest of the group arrived.
Then, we all went to the gate. My legs were shaking and I thought I was going to throw up. But no, I stood there like a “man” and faced reality.
We were about to board the plane. My friends were all laughing and joking around with each other like it was no big deal, and I walked right behind them terrified to death. Once we got into the plane and found our seats, I could only do one thing: look for the devices (装置) that can save lives.
Then I heard the engines starting. My eyes popped open wide and I took a really deep breath.
I felt the plane moving and I could only think to myself “God will not let me die; God will not let me die”. Ten minutes later I was myself again. I wasn't afraid anymore. I started to relax; I even read a book and talked to my friends. I remember falling asleep for a while too. And in no time we were in Italy.
Rome sweet Rome!
7．How did the author get to the airport
A．By bus. B．By bike.
C．By car. D．On foot.
8．Why did the author look for the devices that can save lives in the plane
A．The author was terrified and nervous.
B．The author wanted to play with them.
C．The author's friends were in danger.
D．The plane was going to crash.
9．What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A．The author's friends. B．People in the waiting room.
C．The author's parents. D．Some candy and chocolate.
10．What could be the best title of this text
A．My Terrified Airplane Ride
B．My First Airplane Ride
C．My Unforgettable Experience
D．To Be a Real “Man”
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。
The benefits of keeping a journal (日志)
If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. __11__ Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
◆It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down __12__ But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I'm away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
◆It helps you review all the lessons you've learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten. __13__ You can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.
◆__14__ After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you've gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
◆It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. __15__ In the end, you will expand your ideas.
A．I often experienced that myself.
B．It trains you to express your thoughts.
C．It allows you to see your progress over time.
D．Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.
E．Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.
F．And to be honest, I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.
G．Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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。
There was once a woman who decided to kill all the monsters (怪物) in the world. This __16__ took her on a dangerous journey. She met with many __17__ along the way, each testing her strength and abilities.
She hadn't traveled long __18__ she began chasing the monster of hunger. She __19__ him and declared, “You've been causing hunger, __20__ to die.” The monster said, “I acknowledge I bring __21__， but I also bring benefits as well. There would be no __22__ to find food and survive without me. So look at the ways I might be __23__； don't destroy me.” The woman saw the __24__ in what the monster said, so the monster wasn't killed.
Then she found the monster of suffering and said, “Nobody __25__ to suffer. You're __26__ and I want to kill you.” But he also __27__ for his life, saying, “I do cause pain and sorrow. Yet because of me people __28__ and develop. Remember as a child when you put your hand too close to a fire and experienced the pain of the __29__？ Your suffering was short, but you learned from the __30__. This learning has protected you, and this short suffering may have helped to __31__ your life.” The woman then realized another truth — through pain we learn to __32__ pain and appreciate pleasure. So perhaps even suffering has its place if we learn how to __33__ from it.
So she learned that it isn't what the object is, but how we __34__ it, that makes the difference. Experiences of the past __35__ what we do in the present. We can never tell how the unexpected bad events lead to unexpected beautiful new experiences.
16．A.hobby B．order
C．promise D．goal
17．A.aids B．surprises
C．challenges D．competitions
18．A.while B．before
C．until D．after
19．A.joined B．found
C．punished D．approached
20．A.agree B．decide
C．prepare D．turn
21．A.regret B．fear
C．disappointment D．discomfort
22．A.doubt B．motivation
C．idea D．possibility
23．A.useful B．stressful
C．harmful D．hopeful
24．A.difficulty B．theory
C．truth D．belief
25．A.refuses B．wants
C．asks D．pretends
26．A.ugly B．stupid
C．worthless D．embarrassing
27．A.defended B．waited
C．applied D．called
28．A.grow B．think
C．try D．learn
29．A.disease B．heat
C．wound D．incident
30．A.experience B．effort
C．failure D．journey
31．A.improve B．accept
C．risk D．save
32．A.tolerate B．avoid
C．overcome D．reduce
33．A.escape B．hear
C．benefit D．suffer
34．A.see B．do
C．express D．believe
35．A.bring B．suggest
C．damage D．change
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。
A group of students ranging from Years 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) at Newcastle University, which aims __36__ (build) closer academic, cultural and social ties between China and the North East of England.
Staff at the institute work __37__ (patient) with schools and the other day the pupils took part in weekly after school sessions with teacher Qiang Xingdi __38__ gave them an introduction to the Chinese language and culture.
Already the pupils __39__ (award) certificates of achievement from the institute. They are making rapid progress in learning Chinese now. Adam said, “I have always had an interest __40__ Chinese culture and this course has been a great way to teach me all about it.”
Confucius Institutes are worldwide non profit public institutions __41__ (design) by the Chinese government to promote its language and culture through teaching __42__ (plan) and cultural exchanges.
The Confucius Institute at the university was set up in 2013, and it is __43__ first one in the North East.
Student Voice __44__ (say) last week, “Many thanks to the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University for helping to arrange such a memorable experience for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm, which has certainly made a significant __45__ (impress) on them.”
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你叫李华。你校近期将举行“小视频大赛(Video Contest)”。请你写一封信给在美国的朋友Jim，邀请他参加，并告知相关信息，内容包括：
1．作品反映校园生活、家庭生活或家乡的变化等；
2．视频不超过8分钟；
3．参赛方式和截止时间。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．书信的开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim，
I am writing with good news.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I'm paying for myself, and for the six cars behind me，” she said with_a_smile,_handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your_fare.”
It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend's refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down as soon as she got home.
Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down in her diary. “I thought it was beautiful，” she said, explaining why she'd taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.” Her husband, Frank, liked the_phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in_the_newspaper,_admitting that though she liked it, she didn't know where it came from or what it really meant. She really wanted to find out the originator (创作者) of this phrase and know about the story of it.
Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a_woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in_her_mind for days. The restaurant was decorated in a simple style and the owner had a kind heart. He regularly handed out food to the beggars nearby, which left a deep impression on Anne.
Then Alice asked her what her idea was.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
“Here's the idea，” Anne says
Paragraph 2：
The world will be much better PAGE
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Unit 3 单元质量检测（三）
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
When it comes to the best beaches in Sydney, it's hard to know where to begin.Around 100 beaches spread around the harbour and along the coast.Here are four of them.
Bronte Beach
Bronte's sea pool offers a protected ocean swim and is regarded as one of the best in Sydney — and much like beach culture itself, it's free.The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings.On public holidays, the park becomes a sea of busy people as parties take place.
Balmoral
Balmoral, on the north shore's Middle Harbour near Taronga Zoo, has an air of peace.Life moves at a more leisurely pace here.If it's loudness and pride you're after, this isn't it.What Balmoral does have overall is impressive views.And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families.
Garie Beach
Located in the Royal National Park, 54 kilometers south of Sydney, Garie Beach is accessible through Garie Road and isn't one for beach lovers without a car.The large beach is very impressive, though.It's well preserved and is the perfect spot for a relaxing day away from the city.The facilities (设施) are top grade and there's a great fishing spot off the east facing rocks.
North Narrabeen Beach
Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney.Surfers have no discomfort making the 25 kilometer trip north to get to the three kilometer long beach.The northern end of the vast beach is protected from the northeasterly winds and is a surfer's destination, while the rest of it is ideal for swimming.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了悉尼的四个海滩和它们的特点。
1．What do Bronte Beach and Balmoral have in common
A．They are both family friendly.
B．They both charge no admission fee.
C．They both allow of a feeling of peace.
D．They are both most visited during holidays.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Bronte Beach部分中的“The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings”及Balmoral部分中的“its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families”可知，这两个海滩的共同之处在于它们都很适合家庭游玩。故选A。
2．What can we know about Garie Beach
A．It has big barbecue spots.
B．It is appealing to fishing lovers.
C．It covers an area of 54 square kilometers.
D．It has no convenient transportation.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Garie Beach部分中的“there's a great fishing spot off the east facing rocks”可知，Garie Beach上有一个很好的钓鱼点，因此它对钓鱼爱好者是有吸引力的。故选B。
3．Which beach is suitable for people who like riding on waves
A．Balmoral. B．Garie Beach.
C．Bronte Beach. D．North Narrabeen Beach.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“surf”“the beach attracts board lovers”“Surfers”等信息可知，喜欢冲浪的人最适合去North Narrabeen Beach。故选D。
B
The Capital Wheel stands 55 metres above the Potomac River, offering a view (景色) of the Washington, D．C. area. Local residents (当地居民) Lashonda Johnson says she is getting a new look at the area she knows well.
The Ferris wheel lies just outside Washington in Oxon Hill, Maryland at the National Harbor, a development with shops, restaurants and hotels. The 42 gondolas (吊舱) hold more than 300 people and have heating and air conditioning. Each gondola seats eight people, except for one special VIP car which holds four. “The idea is for people to relax and enjoy the ride，” says Kent Digby, Operations Director for the National Harbor. “It's very smooth, so if you weren't paying too much attention you wouldn't really notice that you're moving and that's all part of trying to make people comfortable and make sure that they understand that they're very safe.” The cost is D|S15 per person for 15 minute ride.
Mark Poliquin, who came from the state of Connecticut with his family, says it is worth it. “These are top of the line, air conditioned gondolas, and they've even got music playing.”
Another treat, Digby says, is the light show on the Ferries wheel. “There are over 1.6 million lights and they can light up in any different colour of the rainbow.”
The Capital Wheel is open every day and is expected to draw up to 800,000 people in its first year.
语篇解读：首都之轮，是华盛顿游览新地标。游客可以从那里一览华盛顿特区全景。
4．Which of the following statement is TRUE
A．There are shops, restaurants and hotels in the gondolas.
B．The 42 gondolas hold more than 300 people.
C．Each gondola seats eight people with 1.6 million lights.
D．The cost is D|S15 per person for 15 minute ride.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The 42 gondolas hold more than 300 people and have heating and air conditioning.”可知，吊舱每次可容纳300多人。故选B项。
5．Why did the author write Paragraph 3
A．To tell a story about Mark Poliquin.
B．To think highly of Mark Poliquin.
C．To make the text long enough.
D．To show the Capital Wheel is worth riding.
解析：选D 推理判断题。本段是以Mark Poliquin为例，说明Digby的话真实可信，这个摩天轮值得坐。故选D项。
6．Where can we read this text
A．A science book. B．A newspaper.
C．A guide book. D．Films and plays.
解析：选C 文章出处题。本文主要介绍首都之轮，华盛顿游览新地标。游客从那里可以一览华盛顿特区全景，所以本文应该出自于旅游指南一类的书。故选C项。
C
I clearly remember my first airplane ride. It was in my last year of high school that my friends and I decided to go to Italy. I was both really excited and afraid.
On that day, my mom drove me and one of my friends to the airport. We got there early. After my mother left, we waited outside for the rest of the group. From where we stood we could see every plane taking off. The planes were so close to us; I could almost feel their power. At the same time, there was a fear that a plane might crash (坠毁) at any time.
I couldn't take it anymore so we went back inside. I decided to eat some candy and chocolate before the flight. They always help to calm me down. Minutes later, the rest of the group arrived.
Then, we all went to the gate. My legs were shaking and I thought I was going to throw up. But no, I stood there like a “man” and faced reality.
We were about to board the plane. My friends were all laughing and joking around with each other like it was no big deal, and I walked right behind them terrified to death. Once we got into the plane and found our seats, I could only do one thing: look for the devices (装置) that can save lives.
Then I heard the engines starting. My eyes popped open wide and I took a really deep breath.
I felt the plane moving and I could only think to myself “God will not let me die; God will not let me die”. Ten minutes later I was myself again. I wasn't afraid anymore. I started to relax; I even read a book and talked to my friends. I remember falling asleep for a while too. And in no time we were in Italy.
Rome sweet Rome!
语篇解读：第一次坐飞机或多或少都有点紧张，作者介绍了自己第一次坐飞机的情况。
7．How did the author get to the airport
A．By bus. B．By bike.
C．By car. D．On foot.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“On that day, my mom drove me and one of my friends to the airport.”可知，是妈妈开车送作者去的机场。
8．Why did the author look for the devices that can save lives in the plane
A．The author was terrified and nervous.
B．The author wanted to play with them.
C．The author's friends were in danger.
D．The plane was going to crash.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“... there was a fear that a plane might crash at (坠毁) any time.”，第四段中的“My legs were shaking ...”和第五段中的“... I walked right behind them terrified to death.”可知，作者非常害怕和紧张。
9．What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A．The author's friends. B．People in the waiting room.
C．The author's parents. D．Some candy and chocolate.
解析：选D 代词指代题。根据画线词所在的前一句“I decided to eat some candy and chocolate before the flight.”可知，这里的They指的是“some candy and chocolate”。
10．What could be the best title of this text
A．My Terrified Airplane Ride
B．My First Airplane Ride
C．My Unforgettable Experience
D．To Be a Real “Man”
解析：选B 标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知本文主要记叙的是“我第一次坐飞机”的情况。
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。
The benefits of keeping a journal (日志)
If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. __11__ Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.
◆It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn't write it down __12__ But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I'm away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.
◆It helps you review all the lessons you've learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you've learned and the ideas you've gotten. __13__ You can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.
◆__14__ After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you've gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.
◆It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. __15__ In the end, you will expand your ideas.
A．I often experienced that myself.
B．It trains you to express your thoughts.
C．It allows you to see your progress over time.
D．Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.
E．Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.
F．And to be honest, I can't imagine what my life would be like without it.
G．Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
答案：11～15 FAGCE
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。
There was once a woman who decided to kill all the monsters (怪物) in the world. This __16__ took her on a dangerous journey. She met with many __17__ along the way, each testing her strength and abilities.
She hadn't traveled long __18__ she began chasing the monster of hunger. She __19__ him and declared, “You've been causing hunger, __20__ to die.” The monster said, “I acknowledge I bring __21__， but I also bring benefits as well. There would be no __22__ to find food and survive without me. So look at the ways I might be __23__； don't destroy me.” The woman saw the __24__ in what the monster said, so the monster wasn't killed.
Then she found the monster of suffering and said, “Nobody __25__ to suffer. You're __26__ and I want to kill you.” But he also __27__ for his life, saying, “I do cause pain and sorrow. Yet because of me people __28__ and develop. Remember as a child when you put your hand too close to a fire and experienced the pain of the __29__？ Your suffering was short, but you learned from the __30__. This learning has protected you, and this short suffering may have helped to __31__ your life.” The woman then realized another truth — through pain we learn to __32__ pain and appreciate pleasure. So perhaps even suffering has its place if we learn how to __33__ from it.
So she learned that it isn't what the object is, but how we __34__ it, that makes the difference. Experiences of the past __35__ what we do in the present. We can never tell how the unexpected bad events lead to unexpected beautiful new experiences.
语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文，题材为寓言故事类。看似坏的东西也可以给我们带来好处，本文说明的就是这个道理。
16．A.hobby B．order
C．promise D．goal
解析：选D 由“decided to kill all the monsters (怪物) in the world”可知，该空意指杀怪物这一目标。
17．A.aids B．surprises
C．challenges D．competitions
解析：选C 由“each testing her strength and abilities”可知，她在途中遇到了许多挑战。
18．A.while B．before
C．until D．after
解析：选B 出发不久她就赶上了“the monster of hunger”，即在赶上the monster of hunger之前的时间不久，故选B项。
19．A.joined B．found
C．punished D．approached
解析：选D 赶上the monster of hunger后，需要走近它，让它准备受死。
20．A.agree B．decide
C．prepare D．turn
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
21．A.regret B．fear
C．disappointment D．discomfort
解析：选D 由“You've been causing hunger”可知，此处它承认它给人带来了不适。
22．A.doubt B．motivation
C．idea D．possibility
解析：选B 饥饿驱使人们寻找食物从而存活下来，由此可判断选B项。
23．A.useful B．stressful
C．harmful D．hopeful
解析：选A 由“I also bring benefits as well”可知，怪物认为它也有用处。
24．A.difficulty B．theory
C．truth D．belief
解析：选C 根据语境可判断此处指the monster of hunger也有其自己的作用这一真相。
25．A.refuses B．wants
C．asks D．pretends
解析：选B 根据语境可判断此处意为：没人想受苦。
26．A.ugly B．stupid
C．worthless D．embarrassing
解析：选C 给人带来痛苦的东西是没有价值的，故她要杀它。
27．A.defended B．waited
C．applied D．called
解析：选A 由其后面的讲话可判断它是在给自己辩护。
28．A.grow B．think
C．try D．learn
解析：选D 由下文“but you learned”及“This learning”的提示可判断选D项。
29．A.disease B．heat
C．wound D．incident
解析：选B 由“put your hand too close to a fire”可判断选B项。
30．A.experience B．effort
C．failure D．journey
解析：选A 由上下文语境可判断此处指将手靠近火而后又将手收回这一经历，故选A项。
31．A.improve B．accept
C．risk D．save
解析：选D 由“This learning has protected you”可判断与protected匹配的应该是拯救生命。
32．A.tolerate B．avoid
C．overcome D．reduce
解析：选B 知道靠近火会痛以后就知道不要将手靠近火，从而能够避免疼痛，由此语境可判断选B项。
33．A.escape B．hear
C．benefit D．suffer
解析：选C suffering也有用，如果你能从中受益的话，它也有其位置所在。
34．A.see B．do
C．express D．believe
解析：选A 怪物看似没用，但其实有用，关键是你怎么样看待它。
35．A.bring B．suggest
C．damage D．change
解析：选D 由最后一句可判断，此处表示过去的经历可以改变我们现在所做的事。
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。
A group of students ranging from Years 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) at Newcastle University, which aims __36__ (build) closer academic, cultural and social ties between China and the North East of England.
Staff at the institute work __37__ (patient) with schools and the other day the pupils took part in weekly after school sessions with teacher Qiang Xingdi __38__ gave them an introduction to the Chinese language and culture.
Already the pupils __39__ (award) certificates of achievement from the institute. They are making rapid progress in learning Chinese now. Adam said, “I have always had an interest __40__ Chinese culture and this course has been a great way to teach me all about it.”
Confucius Institutes are worldwide non profit public institutions __41__ (design) by the Chinese government to promote its language and culture through teaching __42__ (plan) and cultural exchanges.
The Confucius Institute at the university was set up in 2013, and it is __43__ first one in the North East.
Student Voice __44__ (say) last week, “Many thanks to the Confucius Institute at Newcastle University for helping to arrange such a memorable experience for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm, which has certainly made a significant __45__ (impress) on them.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英国纽卡斯尔大学孔子学院课程开设以及学生学习汉语及中国文化的现状。
36．to build 考查非谓语动词。aim to do sth.表示“打算做某事”。
37．patiently 考查副词。根据语境可知，此处应使用副词修饰动词。patiently“耐心地”。
38．who/that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词为teacher Qiang Xingdi，表示人，且定语从句缺主语，故用who或that。
39．have been awarded 考查时态和语态。根据Already可知此处用现在完成时，又因动词award与the pupils之间为被动关系，表示学生被授予证书，故用现在完成时的被动语态。
40．in 考查介词 have an interest in“对……感兴趣”，是固定搭配。
41．designed 考查非谓语动词。本句中已有谓语动词are，故空处应为非谓语动词，又因design与其逻辑主语之间为动宾关系，故应填过去分词designed。
42．plans 考查名词复数。根据空后的并列名词短语“cultural exchanges”可知此处应填名词，plan是可数名词，其前没有限定词，故应用plan的复数形式。
43．the 考查冠词。序数词常与定冠词the搭配使用，故本空填the。
44．said 考查时态。根据时间状语“last week”可知，此空应填said。
44．impression 考查名词。根据空前的“a significant”可知，空处应用所给词的名词形式，且用单数。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你叫李华。你校近期将举行“小视频大赛(Video Contest)”。请你写一封信给在美国的朋友Jim，邀请他参加，并告知相关信息，内容包括：
1．作品反映校园生活、家庭生活或家乡的变化等；
2．视频不超过8分钟；
3．参赛方式和截止时间。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．书信的开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim，
I am writing with good news.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Jim，
I am writing with good news.A Video Contest is going to be organized in my school soon, and knowing that you are such an expert in filming videos, I am wondering whether you would like to participate.
Topics like school life, family life or the great changes that have taken place in your hometown ought to be covered in the video, which should not be longer than 8 minutes.The deadline is December 10th, 2018, and once you have created your video, you can just upload it to the school website.
It is a good chance to prove your talent for filming as well as an opportunity to share your work with more people.I believe you won't regret doing it.Wish you good luck!
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I'm paying for myself, and for the six cars behind me，” she said with_a_smile,_handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your_fare.”
It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend's refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down as soon as she got home.
Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down in her diary. “I thought it was beautiful，” she said, explaining why she'd taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.” Her husband, Frank, liked the_phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in_the_newspaper,_admitting that though she liked it, she didn't know where it came from or what it really meant. She really wanted to find out the originator (创作者) of this phrase and know about the story of it.
Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a_woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in_her_mind for days. The restaurant was decorated in a simple style and the owner had a kind heart. He regularly handed out food to the beggars nearby, which left a deep impression on Anne.
Then Alice asked her what her idea was.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
“Here's the idea，” Anne says
Paragraph 2：
The world will be much better
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
“Here's the idea，” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, sending clothes to children without parents, passing on kindness to a stranger with_a_smile,_and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”
Paragraph 2：
The world will be much better when the acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your_fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later Like all great events, kindness begins slowly with every single act. Try your best and do whatever you can to show your kindness in daily life. And you will find the world's full of beauty. Let it be yours!
