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Unit 5 单元质量检测（五）
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
Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Different Museums
◆ Name: the British Museum
Phone: 020－7323－8000
Website: britishmuseum. org
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－5：30 p. m.
Price: Free
This exhibition aims to show the mysteries of mummification (干尸化). From a king's daughter to a temple doorkeeper, the displays explore the identities of eight people, using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived. By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization, the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of life in the Nile valley over 4,000 years, from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan.
◆ Name: the Fashion and Textile Museum
Phone: 020－7407－8664
Website: www. ftmlondon. org
Opening hours: daily 11 a. m．－5：30 p. m.
Price: ￡8.80 adults, ￡5.50 students
This Fashion and Textile Museum is housing the first ever exhibition of the classic Mexican shawl (披肩), which became famous in the 20th century. Artists, photographers and fashion and textile designers will be exhibiting their colorful works there.
◆ Name: the Victoria and Albert Museum
Phone: 020－7942－2000
Website: vam. ac. uk
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－5：45 p. m．；
Fri. 10 a. m．－10 p. m.
Price: Free
The Victoria and Albert Museum has dug out some of their most charming wedding dresses to record their history during the past two centuries. White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. See beautiful wedding dresses made by famous designers.
◆ Name: the Science Museum
Phone: 020－7942－4000
Website: sciencemuseum. org. uk
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－6 p. m.
Price: Free
This four day festival displays the latest exciting gadgets and introduces their inventors. Visitors can explore electronics, build robots, get hands on experiences with new technologies and have a go at 3D printing. There will be displays taking place throughout the festival, which is suitable for anyone aged ten and over.
1．Which number would you call if you're interested in exploring history with modern technology
A．020－7323－8000. B．020－7407－8664.
C．020－7942－2000. D．020－7942－4000.
2．Which museum can you visit if you are free at 8 p. m. on Friday
A．The British Museum.
B．The Fashion and Textile Museum.
C．The Victoria and Albert Museum.
D．The Science Museum.
3．What can we learn about the Science Museum
A．The exhibition will last a week.
B．It displays CT scanning technology.
C．Visitors themselves can try new technologies.
D．More information can be found at vam. ac. uk.
B
Many people expect that they can learn a language fast. But learning a language well requires time and determination.
I came to Finland four years ago. I realized soon that if I wanted to become part of the Finnish society and befriend the Finns, I would need to learn their language. My roommate, who was a Finn, was very helpful, repeating words and talking slowly to me, but of course he was not a professional teacher. So I had to be a self learner. I carried a notebook and wrote down every Finnish word I heard. I took online courses and watched learning videos. Luckily there are many chances to do that for free nowadays.
For me, as for many other people, the most difficult phase (阶段) in learning a language is to start speaking it. You have to overcome your own barriers (障碍), especially the fear of making mistakes.
After staying three months in Finland I found a language café， which was a meeting point for Finnish language learners. As a beginner, I only knew how to introduce myself in Finnish, but there were many people to help me. It was also a relief to notice that I was not the only one struggling with the language.
I want to stay in Finland and I would like to build my life here. This is why I have also worked hard to write Finnish well. I have studied Finnish even harder after I got into the University of Helsinki to study international politics. Now I am finishing my studies and I am looking for a job where I can take advantage of my Finnish skills. Although it is difficult to get a professional job here, I'm not ready to give up yet.
Finnish makes me feel modest as there is still much to learn. So far, all the work I have done has paid off. I feel that I_am_now_closer_to_the_Finns.
4．What is the most difficult stage for the author learning Finnish
A．To write it well.
B．To master its grammar.
C．To start speaking it.
D．To write down its words.
5．What does the author mean by saying “I am now closer to the Finns” in the last paragraph
A．The author has been in Finland four years.
B．The author is finishing studies and looking for a job.
C．The author wants to stay and build life in Finland.
D．The author has made great progress in Finnish learning.
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Learning a language well only requires time.
B．The author may realize his/her dream finally.
C．The author can't find a job at all.
D．Finnish is an easy language to learn.
C
Life can bring us down from time to time. At some point, you may find yourself in what you will consider as your darkest hour. As you try to find your way out of that bad situation, you should try to remind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful.
If you look at your situation now and compare it with someone else who is in much deeper trouble than you, I am sure that you'll find something to be thankful for. We all have our share of problems, but complaining about them so much only makes us blind to the fact that there are the miracles (奇迹) which happen around us each day.
When all your needs are provided, then you should be content and happy. If you have a roof over your head, some proper clothes to wear, enough food on the table, a comfortable place to sleep, clean water to drink and you are free to make your own choices, then you should be happy and grateful. Many people all around the world, especially those who are at war or those in very poor countries, would_give_anything_to_be_in_your_shoes.
Even if you lose all your money or possessions and your heart is broken for some reason, as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained. If you have a few good friends who will be there to support or help you, then be glad because true friends are hard to find. As long as you have someone to love and someone to love you back, then you are a very fortunate person. Remember to be patient and trust that things will get better.
7．What are we told to do when life brings us down
A．To remind ourselves to keep calm.
B．To find a way out of the situation soon.
C．To fight against the bad situation bravely.
D．To know there is something to be grateful for.
8．That we complain about the bad situation only results in ________.
A．losing others' support
B．ignoring something good
C．having a far worse situation
D．taking everything for granted
9．By “would give anything to be in your shoes”， the author means many people ________.
A．really admire your shoes
B．are in a better situation than you
C．would like to be in your situation
D．never know the value of your shoes
10．According to the author, as long as you are still alive, ________.
A．you should be content and happy
B．what you've lost will be back soon
C．you will certainly lead a life you like
D．you will have a chance to get what you've lost back
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。
Ways to Make You a Faster Learner
Are you dreaming of becoming a faster learner Try the following tips and make progress.
__11__ Before you can start experimenting with different studying methods, you need to first understand what type of learner you are. This is a really important step.
Use the right tools.__12__ There are plenty of websites, online tools and smartphone apps that will help improve your skills in planning, writing and time management.
Train your brain to accept new information.Your brain needs continual training if you want to improve your learning ability. One way to achieve this goal is to create a special learning space in your home. You'll also need a fixed period of time that you'll use to study. __13__
Get some exercise.Physical activity is good for your body, but your brain needs it too! __14__ If you keep yourself active through light exercise, you will be ready to learn faster.
Take a lot of notes. Only few people are able to remember information as they read it. If you're not one of those people, you completely need to start taking notes. __15__ That will help you remember all the other things you've learned.
A．Work on the atmosphere.
B．Examine your learning style.
C．It's not so hard to find a peaceful place.
D．Write down only the most important information.
E．Technology has the power of making everything easier.
F．Light exercise, such as yoga, can help you learn much faster.
G．This will make your brain ready to accept the information it gets.
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。
An elephant named Bozo was huge but gentle. However, one day Bozo __16__. He almost attacked the man who cleaned his cage, and __17__ children at the circus (马戏团). So his owner decided to __18__ the giant.
To earn money, the owner held a cruel __19__. He sold tickets to __20__ Bozo's execution (行刑). On the day, three men rose to aim their guns at the animal. Just before the __21__was given to shoot, a man stepped out and said to the elephant's owner, “Sir, this is __22__. Bozo isn't a bad elephant.”
“But he is，” the man argued. “We must kill him __23__ he kills someone.”
“Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage，” the visitor begged, “and I'll __24__ to you that he isn't a bad elephant.”
After some moments of discussion, the owner __25__ agreed to allow the man in. Before the elephant rushed towards him, the man began to __26__him. Bozo seemed to immediately __27__down upon hearing the man's words. After a while, the animal __28__lifted the man up and carried him around his cage before carefully putting him back at the door.
As the cage door closed __29__him, the man said to Bozo's owner, “You see, he's a good elephant. His __30__ is that he's an Indian elephant and understands one __31__.” He explained Bozo needed someone who could speak his language. “Sir, I __32__ that you find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant. If you __33__， you'll have no problems.”
People also become discouraged and angry when they aren't __34__， but great relationships are formed by people who speak each other's language. When people understand what you understand, you're speaking their language! It's the beginning of true __35__.
16．A.fled B．grew
C．died D．changed
17．A.pleased B．frightened
C．joined D．challenged
18．A.punish B．sell
C．kill D．cure
19．A.exhibition B．party
C．meeting D．situation
20．A.perform B．plan
C．monitor D．witness
21．A.right B．signal
C．chance D．decision
22．A.unimportant B．impossible
C．unnecessary D．uncommon
23．A.before B．because
C．if D．though
24．A.promise B．show
C．refer D．prove
25．A.almost B．finally
C．suddenly D．voluntarily
26．A.speak to B．play with
C．look after D．smile at
27．A.sit B．come
C．quiet D．settle
28．A.rudely B．gently
C．coldly D．heavily
29．A.for B．with
C．under D．behind
30．A.idea B．problem
C．wish D．truth
31．A.lesson B．sentence
C．language D．person
32．A.insist B．order
C．ensure D．suggest
33．A.work B．agree
C．do D．like
34．A.understood B．trusted
C．supported D．cared
35．A.love B．communication
C．friendship D．story
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。
Just one cigarette a day is enough __36__ (raise) the risk of heart disease by around 50 per cent. The review of more than 140 scientific studies __37__ (lead) by Professor Allan Hacksaw from the UCL Cancer Institute at University College London states “No safe level of smoking __38__ (exist) for cardiovascular (心脏血管的) disease”．
As smoking has fallen out of fashion in Britain, a quarter of people report only __39__ (have) one to five cigarettes a day. Those who smoke just once every 24 __40__ (hour) may assume their risk of health problems is very small. That is __41__ (certain) the case for lung cancer, in __42__ one cigarette has approximately five per cent of the risk of smoking 20 of them.
But the review found cutting down significantly has little effect on the risk of heart disease. Among 100 people who smoke 20 cigarettes a day, approximately an extra seven people will suffer a heart attack because __43__ the habit. And for 100 who smoke one cigarette a day, an extra three will have a heart attack.
The researchers say __44__ (they) findings have important consequences for many smokers and health professionals who believe that smoking only a few cigarettes carries little __45__ no harm.
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是李华，想与来自本校不同班级的两名男生和两名女生组建一支乐队。你们几个都喜欢流行音乐和现代舞蹈，但是你们有好多问题没有解决，请你就这些问题给知名音乐人Mr. Cousins 发一封电子邮件，寻求帮助。你们的问题如下：
1．初期演唱的歌曲宜多样还是一种风格？
2．每周末排练是否足够？
3．怎样获得较多的表演机会？
4．希望他能为乐队取个名字。
注意：1.词数80左右
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．注意书写要整洁流畅。
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。
When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.
Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California.However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.
Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elizabeth explains，“Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business.”
Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.PAGE
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Unit 5 单元质量检测（五）
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
Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Different Museums
◆ Name: the British Museum
Phone: 020－7323－8000
Website: britishmuseum. org
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－5：30 p. m.
Price: Free
This exhibition aims to show the mysteries of mummification (干尸化). From a king's daughter to a temple doorkeeper, the displays explore the identities of eight people, using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived. By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization, the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of life in the Nile valley over 4,000 years, from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan.
◆ Name: the Fashion and Textile Museum
Phone: 020－7407－8664
Website: www. ftmlondon. org
Opening hours: daily 11 a. m．－5：30 p. m.
Price: ￡8.80 adults, ￡5.50 students
This Fashion and Textile Museum is housing the first ever exhibition of the classic Mexican shawl (披肩), which became famous in the 20th century. Artists, photographers and fashion and textile designers will be exhibiting their colorful works there.
◆ Name: the Victoria and Albert Museum
Phone: 020－7942－2000
Website: vam. ac. uk
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－5：45 p. m．；
Fri. 10 a. m．－10 p. m.
Price: Free
The Victoria and Albert Museum has dug out some of their most charming wedding dresses to record their history during the past two centuries. White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. See beautiful wedding dresses made by famous designers.
◆ Name: the Science Museum
Phone: 020－7942－4000
Website: sciencemuseum. org. uk
Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－6 p. m.
Price: Free
This four day festival displays the latest exciting gadgets and introduces their inventors. Visitors can explore electronics, build robots, get hands on experiences with new technologies and have a go at 3D printing. There will be displays taking place throughout the festival, which is suitable for anyone aged ten and over.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个英国博物馆的展览，包括博物馆的联系电话、网址、展出时间、票价，重点介绍了展览的内容和特色。
1．Which number would you call if you're interested in exploring history with modern technology
A．020－7323－8000. B．020－7407－8664.
C．020－7942－2000. D．020－7942－4000.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一部分最后一句“By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization ... from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan”可知，大英博物馆的这一次展出使用CT扫描、可视化三维等高科技手段探索四千年以来的尼罗河河谷生活风貌；根据联系电话可知A项正确。
2．Which museum can you visit if you are free at 8 p. m. on Friday
A．The British Museum.
B．The Fashion and Textile Museum.
C．The Victoria and Albert Museum.
D．The Science Museum.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三部分中的“Opening hours: daily 10 a. m．－5：45 p. m．； Fri. 10 a. m．－10 p．m.”可知，该博物馆在周五从上午十点到晚上十点都有展出；据此可知，在周五晚上八点可以去该博物馆，故C项正确。
3．What can we learn about the Science Museum
A．The exhibition will last a week.
B．It displays CT scanning technology.
C．Visitors themselves can try new technologies.
D．More information can be found at vam. ac. uk.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一部分第二句“Visitors can explore electronics, build robots, get hands on experiences with new technologies and have a go at 3D printing”可知，游客可以自己尝试新技术，故C项正确。
B
Many people expect that they can learn a language fast. But learning a language well requires time and determination.
I came to Finland four years ago. I realized soon that if I wanted to become part of the Finnish society and befriend the Finns, I would need to learn their language. My roommate, who was a Finn, was very helpful, repeating words and talking slowly to me, but of course he was not a professional teacher. So I had to be a self learner. I carried a notebook and wrote down every Finnish word I heard. I took online courses and watched learning videos. Luckily there are many chances to do that for free nowadays.
For me, as for many other people, the most difficult phase (阶段) in learning a language is to start speaking it. You have to overcome your own barriers (障碍), especially the fear of making mistakes.
After staying three months in Finland I found a language café， which was a meeting point for Finnish language learners. As a beginner, I only knew how to introduce myself in Finnish, but there were many people to help me. It was also a relief to notice that I was not the only one struggling with the language.
I want to stay in Finland and I would like to build my life here. This is why I have also worked hard to write Finnish well. I have studied Finnish even harder after I got into the University of Helsinki to study international politics. Now I am finishing my studies and I am looking for a job where I can take advantage of my Finnish skills. Although it is difficult to get a professional job here, I'm not ready to give up yet.
Finnish makes me feel modest as there is still much to learn. So far, all the work I have done has paid off. I feel that I_am_now_closer_to_the_Finns.
4．What is the most difficult stage for the author learning Finnish
A．To write it well.
B．To master its grammar.
C．To start speaking it.
D．To write down its words.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For me, as for many other people, the most difficult phase (阶段) in learning a language is to start speaking it.”可知，学语言最难的阶段是开始说这门语言。
5．What does the author mean by saying “I am now closer to the Finns” in the last paragraph
A．The author has been in Finland four years.
B．The author is finishing studies and looking for a job.
C．The author wants to stay and build life in Finland.
D．The author has made great progress in Finnish learning.
解析：选D 句意理解题。根据第二段中的“I realized soon that if I wanted to become part of the Finnish society and befriend the Finns, I would need to learn their language.”可知，要想融入芬兰社会，就要学好芬兰语，所以，这里说“离芬兰人更近了”，说明作者芬兰语的学习取得了巨大进步。
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Learning a language well only requires time.
B．The author may realize his/her dream finally.
C．The author can't find a job at all.
D．Finnish is an easy language to learn.
解析：选B 推理判断题。从全文内容可知，作者有计划“I want to stay in Finland and I would like to build my life here.”、有努力“I carried a notebook and wrote down every Finnish word I heard. I took online courses and watched learning videos.”、“I have studied Finnish even harder.”、有进步和效果“all the work I have done has paid off. I feel that I am now closer to the Finns.”，所以作者可能最终能够实现自己的梦想。
C
Life can bring us down from time to time. At some point, you may find yourself in what you will consider as your darkest hour. As you try to find your way out of that bad situation, you should try to remind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful.
If you look at your situation now and compare it with someone else who is in much deeper trouble than you, I am sure that you'll find something to be thankful for. We all have our share of problems, but complaining about them so much only makes us blind to the fact that there are the miracles (奇迹) which happen around us each day.
When all your needs are provided, then you should be content and happy. If you have a roof over your head, some proper clothes to wear, enough food on the table, a comfortable place to sleep, clean water to drink and you are free to make your own choices, then you should be happy and grateful. Many people all around the world, especially those who are at war or those in very poor countries, would_give_anything_to_be_in_your_shoes.
Even if you lose all your money or possessions and your heart is broken for some reason, as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained. If you have a few good friends who will be there to support or help you, then be glad because true friends are hard to find. As long as you have someone to love and someone to love you back, then you are a very fortunate person. Remember to be patient and trust that things will get better.
语篇解读：本文为议论文，题材为日常生活类。生活中难免会出现不顺利的时候，我们要心存感激，看到光明的前方。
7．What are we told to do when life brings us down
A．To remind ourselves to keep calm.
B．To find a way out of the situation soon.
C．To fight against the bad situation bravely.
D．To know there is something to be grateful for.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段“... you should try to remind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful”可知，作者说在情况不顺的时候，我们要明白我们仍有值得感恩的地方。
8．That we complain about the bad situation only results in ________.
A．losing others' support
B．ignoring something good
C．having a far worse situation
D．taking everything for granted
解析：选B 推理判断题。由第二段“...but complaining about them so much only makes us blind to the fact that there are the miracles which happen around us each day”可知，作者说过多的抱怨只会导致我们看不到身边的奇迹。
9．By “would give anything to be in your shoes”， the author means many people ________.
A．really admire your shoes
B．are in a better situation than you
C．would like to be in your situation
D．never know the value of your shoes
解析：选C 句意理解题。画线句之前都是对“你”的情况的描述，这些都好过于许多人，尤其是那些身处战争或贫困中的人。他们会愿意付出一切与你交换。
10．According to the author, as long as you are still alive, ________.
A．you should be content and happy
B．what you've lost will be back soon
C．you will certainly lead a life you like
D．you will have a chance to get what you've lost back
解析：选D 细节理解题。由最后一段“...as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained”可知，作者说只要你还活着，你失去的一切就可能被重新获得。
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。
Ways to Make You a Faster Learner
Are you dreaming of becoming a faster learner Try the following tips and make progress.
__11__ Before you can start experimenting with different studying methods, you need to first understand what type of learner you are. This is a really important step.
Use the right tools.__12__ There are plenty of websites, online tools and smartphone apps that will help improve your skills in planning, writing and time management.
Train your brain to accept new information.Your brain needs continual training if you want to improve your learning ability. One way to achieve this goal is to create a special learning space in your home. You'll also need a fixed period of time that you'll use to study. __13__
Get some exercise.Physical activity is good for your body, but your brain needs it too! __14__ If you keep yourself active through light exercise, you will be ready to learn faster.
Take a lot of notes. Only few people are able to remember information as they read it. If you're not one of those people, you completely need to start taking notes. __15__ That will help you remember all the other things you've learned.
A．Work on the atmosphere.
B．Examine your learning style.
C．It's not so hard to find a peaceful place.
D．Write down only the most important information.
E．Technology has the power of making everything easier.
F．Light exercise, such as yoga, can help you learn much faster.
G．This will make your brain ready to accept the information it gets.
答案：11～15 BEGFD
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。
An elephant named Bozo was huge but gentle. However, one day Bozo __16__. He almost attacked the man who cleaned his cage, and __17__ children at the circus (马戏团). So his owner decided to __18__ the giant.
To earn money, the owner held a cruel __19__. He sold tickets to __20__ Bozo's execution (行刑). On the day, three men rose to aim their guns at the animal. Just before the __21__was given to shoot, a man stepped out and said to the elephant's owner, “Sir, this is __22__. Bozo isn't a bad elephant.”
“But he is，” the man argued. “We must kill him __23__ he kills someone.”
“Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage，” the visitor begged, “and I'll __24__ to you that he isn't a bad elephant.”
After some moments of discussion, the owner __25__ agreed to allow the man in. Before the elephant rushed towards him, the man began to __26__him. Bozo seemed to immediately __27__down upon hearing the man's words. After a while, the animal __28__lifted the man up and carried him around his cage before carefully putting him back at the door.
As the cage door closed __29__him, the man said to Bozo's owner, “You see, he's a good elephant. His __30__ is that he's an Indian elephant and understands one __31__.” He explained Bozo needed someone who could speak his language. “Sir, I __32__ that you find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant. If you __33__， you'll have no problems.”
People also become discouraged and angry when they aren't __34__， but great relationships are formed by people who speak each other's language. When people understand what you understand, you're speaking their language! It's the beginning of true __35__.
语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文，题材为寓言故事类。一头平时温柔的大象突然变得暴躁起来，为什么呢？因为像人一样，它也需要交流，需要理解。
16．A.fled B．grew
C．died D．changed
解析：选D 由本空前的gentle和本空后的“almost attacked the man”可知，这头大象突然变了。
17．A.pleased B．frightened
C．joined D．challenged
解析：选B 由“attacked the man who cleaned his cage” 可知，大象的行为吓坏了小孩。
18．A.punish B．sell
C．kill D．cure
解析：选C 由下文“We must kill him”可知，大象的主人决定杀死大象。
19．A.exhibition B．party
C．meeting D．situation
解析：选A 由“He sold tickets to ________ Bozo's execution”可知，大象的主人决定举办一个行刑展示会。
20．A.perform B．plan
C．monitor D．witness
解析：选D 由“He sold tickets”可知，许多人买票来观看行刑。
21．A.right B．signal
C．chance D．decision
解析：选B 由“three men rose to aim their guns at the animal”可知，准备工作已经做好，只等开枪的指令了。
22．A.unimportant B．impossible
C．unnecessary D．uncommon
解析：选C 由下文“‘Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage，’ the visitor begged” 可知，此人认为没有必要杀掉大象。
23．A.before B．because
C．if D．though
解析：选A 大象的主人决意要杀死大象，所以他说在大象杀人之前杀死大象。
24．A.promise B．show
C．refer D．prove
解析：选D 由下文内容可判断，此处意为向大象主人证明大象不是坏大象。
25．A.almost B．finally
C．suddenly D．voluntarily
解析：选B 由“After some moments of discussion” 可知，讨论之后，大象的主人终于同意放此人进去。
26．A.speak to B．play with
C．look after D．smile at
解析：选A 由下文“upon hearing the man's words”可知，此人进了大象的笼子之后就开始与大象讲话。
27．A.sit B．come
C．quiet D．settle
解析：选C 原本大象是粗暴的，听了此人的话以后就平静了下来。
28．A.rudely B．gently
C．coldly D．heavily
解析：选B 由“carefully putting him back”可知，大象的动作很轻柔。
29．A.for B．with
C．under D．behind
解析：选D 此人出了笼子之后，门随后就关上了。
30．A.idea B．problem
C．wish D．truth
解析：选B 此处应指大象由原来的温柔变得暴躁这一问题。
31．A.lesson B．sentence
C．language D．person
解析：选C 由“Bozo needed someone who could speak his language”的提示可判断。
32．A.insist B．order
C．ensure D．suggest
解析：选D 由“that you find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant”可知，此处是在向大象的主人提建议。
33．A.work B．agree
C．do D．like
解析：选C 此空代指“find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant.”。
34．A.understood B．trusted
C．supported D．cared
解析：选A 由“When people understand what you understand, you're speaking their language”的提示可判断。
35．A.love B．communication
C．friendship D．story
解析：选B 交谈之中相互理解是真正交流的开始，由此可判断选B项。
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。
Just one cigarette a day is enough __36__ (raise) the risk of heart disease by around 50 per cent. The review of more than 140 scientific studies __37__ (lead) by Professor Allan Hacksaw from the UCL Cancer Institute at University College London states “No safe level of smoking __38__ (exist) for cardiovascular (心脏血管的) disease”．
As smoking has fallen out of fashion in Britain, a quarter of people report only __39__ (have) one to five cigarettes a day. Those who smoke just once every 24 __40__ (hour) may assume their risk of health problems is very small. That is __41__ (certain) the case for lung cancer, in __42__ one cigarette has approximately five per cent of the risk of smoking 20 of them.
But the review found cutting down significantly has little effect on the risk of heart disease. Among 100 people who smoke 20 cigarettes a day, approximately an extra seven people will suffer a heart attack because __43__ the habit. And for 100 who smoke one cigarette a day, an extra three will have a heart attack.
The researchers say __44__ (they) findings have important consequences for many smokers and health professionals who believe that smoking only a few cigarettes carries little __45__ no harm.
36. to raise 考查不定式作宾语的用法。be enough to do sth.意为“足够做某事”。
37．led 考查过去分词作定语的用法。因lead与studies之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且lead所表示的动作已发生，故填led。
38．exists 考查时态和主谓一致。设空处所在句叙述的是一般事实，应用一般现在时，且主语为“No safe level of smoking”，故填exists。
39．having 考查动词 ing形式作宾语的用法。report doing sth.意为“告知做某事”。
40．hours 考查名词复数。由“24”可知此处用名词复数，故填hours。
41．certainly 考查副词。设空处修饰整个句子，故用副词certainly(确定地)。
42．which 考查关系代词。“in＋设空处”引导非限制性定语从句，补充说明case，故填which。
43．of 考查介词。because of意为“因为”。
44．their 考查代词。设空处修饰名词 findings，故填their。
44．or 考查连词。little与no harm之间是选择关系，故此处应填or。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是李华，想与来自本校不同班级的两名男生和两名女生组建一支乐队。你们几个都喜欢流行音乐和现代舞蹈，但是你们有好多问题没有解决，请你就这些问题给知名音乐人Mr. Cousins 发一封电子邮件，寻求帮助。你们的问题如下：
1．初期演唱的歌曲宜多样还是一种风格？
2．每周末排练是否足够？
3．怎样获得较多的表演机会？
4．希望他能为乐队取个名字。
注意：1.词数80左右
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．注意书写要整洁流畅。
参考范文：
Dear Mr. Cousins,
Since you are a well known musician, I'm writing this e mail to ask you for some advice on how to form a band.
I, together with two boys and two girls from different classes in our school, want to form a band. We are all fond of pop music and modern dance, but we still have many problems to solve. I'd like to know whether we should play one kind of music or different styles to start with. And is it enough to practice only at weekends How can we get more chances to perform In addition, we'd appreciate it if you would come up with a name for our band.
Thanks for your considering our above questions, Mr. Cousins. I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely，
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。
When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.
Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California.However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.
Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elizabeth explains，“Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business.”
Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success.
参考范文：
Helene An once tied several chopsticks together to show her young daughters the strength of family unity. (要点1) Helene An and her family had a large restaurant, which was changed from a small Italian sandwich shop. (要点2) Influenced by what Helene had said, the daughters all returned to work in their family business after growing up. (要点3) They worked together and had big dreams, and made the business successful finally. (要点4)
