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单元质量检测（一）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Visitors to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas really follow the crowd. The park contains 47 hot springs. And tourists can take relaxing soaks at a bathhouse in the park that uses warm water from the nearby hot springs.
Great Springs
At 5,550 acres, Hot Springs National Park is the smallest national park in the United States. People have been coming to the area for hundreds of years to enjoy its natural hot baths. Starting in the 19th century, several bathhouses that offered baths with spring water opened in the region. Many visitors with illnesses went there, believing that the waters could help cure (治愈) them.
The area became a national park in 1921. People aren't allowed to take baths directly in the springs. But you can still visit the one bathhouse that remains in operation at the park. You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器) around the park. And don't worry about burning your tongue. When the water flows from the ground into the pools, it's very hot. But it cools before reaching the park's baths and fountains.
Home at Hot Springs
Besides the springs, visitors to the park can also see some pretty cool wildlife. Sounds like there are a lot of ways to have fun at Hot Springs National Park!
Fees & Passes
There is no entrance fee for the park.
Camping Fees
Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time. Longer stays require you to move to a different campground outside of the national park. All sites can be used for tent camping. All sites areD|S30 per night or D|S15 per night with a Senior Pass or Access Pass card. Senior and Access passes can be bought at the park store.
1．What do we know about Hot Springs National Park
A．It was set up in the 1920s.
B．Its bath water is very hot.
C．It is the smallest national park worldwide.
D．Its bathhouses were opened in recent years.
2．What can visitors do at the park
A．Take baths in the springs directly.
B．Have their illnesses cured.
C．Visit many old bathhouses.
D．Drink its spring water.
3．If visitors want to camp at the park, they should ________.
A．bring their own tents
B．go to the park store first
C．stay for no more than 14 days
D．change campgrounds every day
B
Whales have been hunted for their meat and oil for centuries. In the 18th and 19th centuries, whaling (捕鲸) became an industry. As time went on, whaling ships caught more whales than the animals could reproduce. By 1930, 50,000 whales were killed every year.
In the 20th century factory ships changed the whaling business completely. Whales were caught and processed on board. Advanced technology made it possible to track whales in the water.
Whaling is important in Norway, Iceland and other countries in the northern Atlantic as well as in Japan. For many years, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) set quotas (配额) for each country. In 1986, it banned whaling altogether, so that the population would recover. Norway and Iceland, countries in which whaling is a major source of income, do not obey the ban, but they have set their own catch quotas. Since the ban, over 30,000 whales have been killed. Japan, on the other side, allows whaling for research purposes. Whale meat has always been an important part of the Japanese diet.
The IWC allows some people to continue hunting whales, for example the Inuit of the Arctic region. They rely on whale meat for food and use whale oil in everyday life.
All in all there are thirteen types of whales. Many of these species have been extremely decimated. Some are showing signs of population increase, but the blue and grey whales are still in danger of becoming extinct. There are other threats to whales as well. Some are killed through collision (碰撞) with ships, and others by the loud noises that ocean ships make.
Whales are important to humans for many reasons. In remote regions, whale oil is still used as fuel for lamps. It has also been widely used to make cosmetics, soap, candle wax and washing powder. Many cultures used the mammal's bones to make tools and carve masks. Although environmentalists are constantly campaigning against hunting whales, countries like Norway and Japan still say it is deeply rooted in their country's tradition.
4．What was the biggest threat to whales in the 20th century
A．Loud noises. B．Advanced technology.
C．Water pollution. D．Collision incidents.
5．What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A．The IWC's ban on whaling has been ignored.
B．The IWC allows whaling for research purposes.
C．The Inuit rely much on whaling for economic gains.
D．Japan has taken effective measures to protect whales.
6．What does the underlined word “decimated” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Processed. B．Protected.
C．Destroyed. D．Concentrated.
7．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Whales are hunted for no good reason.
B．The future of whales is still worrying.
C．The ban on whaling is unreasonable.
D．Whales are important in our lives.
C
Square foot gardening is a type of gardening made popular by Mel Bartholemew. It is based on the idea that the wide rows in traditional gardening are a waste of time, work, water and area. It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work. In this method, the
garden space is divided into “beds”. Each bed is 4' × 4' (16 sq ft)(120 cm × 120 cm, 1.4m2)．The beds are separated by paths (小路). These beds are further divided into squares of about one square mon spacing is one plant per square for larger plants such as broccoli, four per square for medium large plants like lettuce, nine per square for medium small plants like spinach, and sixteen per square for small plants such as onions and carrots. The weeds (杂草) are removed from the beds and the plants are watered from the paths. This stops the soil from being compacted (压紧)．
Benefits of square foot gardening：
·Much less work. Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil. In this method, the soil is never compacted and it remains loose.
·Water savings. The loose ground holds the water better. This type of garden needs water less often than other methods. Also, water is placed very near the plant roots. Less water is wasted.
·Very few weeds. The vegetables form a living mulch (覆盖物) and shade out many weeds before they can start to grow.
·Pesticides (杀虫剂) are not needed. Natural ways to keep pests away work very well in a close space. Many different types of plants in a small area also stop plant diseases from spreading easily.
8．Why does square foot gardening become popular
A．It makes full use of space.
B．It is suggested by Mel Bartholemew.
C．It provides more vegetables for people.
D．It produces vegetables of higher quality.
9．Why is the gardening called square foot gardening
A．Vegetables are grown in the squares.
B．You can grow vegetables anywhere by using it.
C．The smallest bed in it is only one square foot.
D．The places where vegetables are grown are too small.
10．What can we infer from the text
A．Loose soil is good for plant growth.
B．Onions and carrots need more space.
C．Compacted soil is important to some plants.
D．Square foot gardening needs some heavy tools.
11．Why are there fewer weeds in square foot gardening
A．Weed killers are used.
B．Weeds can't get sunlight.
C．Weeds are short of water.
D．Weeds have been removed.
D
Regarded as geeks (怪人), scientists have been struggling with their image (形象) in society for decades. However, in recent years there has been a new understanding because of the rise of “Pop Star Scientists”. They are pioneers of a movement aiming to educate the general public about all matters relating to science, and most importantly inspire the next generation. But have these scientists actually made people develop an interest in science Do popular science TV shows cover too little science to be correct
Scientists have a lot to thank Professor Brian Cox and Sir David Attenborough for. The two most outstanding science broadcasters of the moment have attracted a wide audience to their shows. Back in late March, Stargazing Live returned with special broadcasts from Australia attracting over 1.5 million viewers — the top rated show of the day on BBC 2. In 2016 Planet Earth Ⅱ was the Radio Times Critics 8th best show of the year, and was more watched than The X Factor, with particular popularity among the 16－35 age group.
However, many believe that the task of making science popular would require a level of “dumbing down (弱智化)”. Professor Cox was blamed for some of his explanations given in a speech called “A Night with the Stars”. And yes, being completely correct is an important part of any field, but the media often act as the gateway to discovering science at a higher level.
Since 2014, the number of college students choosing to study science has started to fall gradually. In 2016, only 4.2% of them chose physics. This worries both scientists and the government, and the latter has encouraged more students to study science. However, the evidence suggests that what is now being done is not enough to actually take the public further than simply watching a TV program, and more needs to be done to improve science in the media to reach today's children. The road to popularity is still a long one for scientists.
12．How do “Pop Star Scientists” improve scientists' public image
A．They value correctness in science.
B．They work hard to become famous.
C．They make science easily understood.
D．They equip themselves with learning.
13．What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A．Stargazing Live is a new science TV show.
B．Science broadcasters are usually leading scientists.
C．Young people hadn't shown interest in science before.
D．Science programs are becoming popular among the public.
14．What does the author probably think of Professor Cox's work
A．Rather simple. B．Quite helpful.
C．Completely wrong. D．Totally unnecessary.
15．What is the problem mentioned in the last paragraph
A．Not so many students learn science at a high level.
B．Science TV programs are not suitable for children.
C．Physics has become the least popular science subject.
D．Science can't be difficult and popular at the same time.
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。
Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shine brightly __16__ Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.
Clean the toilet with Coke. It's amazing how powerful Coke might be as a toilet cleaner. __17__ You'll save your health by not consuming chemicals that Coke contains and save money by not purchasing professional cleaners. Pour some cola over the stains and leave it all for a few hours. Then let water wash the toilet!
Remove water stains with orange peels. You've just eaten an orange. __18__ Do not throw away those orange peels. You can use the skins to clean stainless steel. Your appliances will shine again after you rub (擦) them with the skins. The peels can easily make those stubborn stains disappear in a second.
Use banana peels to polish leather furniture. Experts claim that banana peels are great for polishing leather sofas and armchairs. Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task. __19__ Afterwards, remove the leftover with a cloth. This trick is simple and cheap. Use it if you want your leather furniture to look brand new again.
__20__ Why would you want to buy one when you can make your own product that is cheap and non toxic (无毒的) Just pour 2 liters of slightly warm water into a deep bowl. Then add 50ml white vinegar and half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Shake the bowl and then fill up a plastic spray with the mixture. Use it to clean windows and mirrors. Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny.
A．Wait a minute!
B．Make your own glass cleaner.
C．Follow the steps given below.
D．Of course your answer is “yes”．
E．They leave no marks or scratches.
F．Instead of drinking it, use it to clean the toilet bowl.
G．They are economical and safe to use on all of furniture.
17．选F 本段讲的是用可乐清洁厕所，故F项“不是喝掉可乐，而是用之清洁马桶”符合语境。
18．选A 根据下文中的“Do not throw away those orange peels”可知，吃了橘子后，稍等片刻，不要扔掉橘子皮，你可以用之清理不锈钢。所以选A。
19．选E 根据上文中的“Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task”可知香蕉皮富含油脂，材质也非常适合擦拭皮质，不会留下污痕或划痕。所以选E。
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。
Garbage trucks pick up rubbish and take it to dumps (垃圾场). Over time, the piles of rubbish at the dumps get bigger. The dumps are getting __21__. Now, we know that some things people throw away can be __22__. Recycling (回收) trucks come to many homes to __23__ these recyclables.
Some people sort their __24__ into two separate boxes. This is called two stream recycling. One box __25__ paper products, and one box holds plastic, glass, and metal materials. Other people __26__ single stream recycling. They do not sort their recyclables into __27__ boxes.
The recycling trucks collect the recyclables that people throw away and __28__ the materials to recycling centers. In some places, workers __29__ the materials by hand, __30__ many places use workers as well as machines to sort the recyclables.
New technology has made recycling centers more __31__. Large machines with magnets (磁铁) sort metal materials. The magnets separate steel cans from aluminum cans. The cans are crushed (压碎) and __32__ to companies that reuse the metal. Other __33__ crush paper and tie it together. Paper companies buy these things to __34__ fresh paper.
Recycling is __35__ for many reasons. __36__ we recycle everything we can, garbage dumps will not fill up so __37__. Also, by recycling old materials, we will use __38__ new materials. Recycling uses less energy than making __39__ products. Recycling saves fossil fuels (矿物燃料) and __40__ pollution. This is good for our planet's health.
21．A.small B．clean
C．full D．old
22．A.returned B．bought
C．reused D．found
23．A.break up B．pick up
C．throw away D．search for
24．A.products B．clothes
C．recyclables D．books
25．A.contains B．protects
C．lacks D．destroys
26．A.dislike B．learn
C．share D．use
27．A.big B．public
C．common D．separate
28．A.bring B．sell
C．pass D．turn
29．A.produce B．sort
C．repair D．check
30．A.and B．because
C．so D．while
31．A.usual B．special
C．comfortable D．efficient
32．A.introduced B．lent
C．sent D．shown
33．A.families B．companies
C．machines D．workers
34．A.save B．make
C．change D．store
35．A.good B．cheap
C．expensive D．difficult
36．A.As B．If
C．Unless D．Though
37．A.suddenly B．carefully
C．quietly D．quickly
38．A.fewer B．more
C．enough D．some
39．A.strange B．different
C．new D．great
40．A.increases B．allows
C．stops D．reduces
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When we mention the most famous Chinese painting of the Northern Song, the image coming into people's mind __41__ (be) the Qingming Shanghe Tu or Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
This painting is important __42__ several reasons. First, up till that time, almost all Chinese paintings were landscapes, __43__ (contain) no or only a few images of people. Second, this is the most renowned scroll (卷轴) painting __44__ (describe) both Chinese urban and suburban life during the period in the capital, Bianjing (now Kaifeng in Henan Province). Third, the painting is __45__ (high) detailed and features shops of all kinds and different economic __46__ (activity) in and out of the city. People are able to see the Chinese technologies of the time, which helps them __47__ great deal in understanding __48__ the Chinese lived.
The Beijing Palace Museum keeps the __49__ (origin) Song painting and one of its famous copies — the Qing version __50__ (hold) in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Ⅴ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last night I was at a coffee shop. There was a wonderfully music show. As I got up to get a cup of coffee and a cookie, I notice a middle aged woman near me. Clearly, she had caught in a fire of some kind. His face was badly burned so she looked very tight. I thought how brave she was to come out but appeared in public. When I returned back to my seat, I turned towards the woman and said, “Isn't he a wonderful performers？” And I gave her the largest smile I was able to give. To my pleased, she looked right at me and gave me a huge smile for return. It was her smile which made her whole face light up last night. She was beautiful.
Ⅵ.书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你将代表你市中学生去新加坡参加一个国际交流活动。请根据以下信息写一篇英语发言稿，介绍你市为应对全球变暖所做的努力。内容包括：
1．改善公共交通服务；
2．扩大环境绿化；
3．垃圾分类回收。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：排放emissionPAGE
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单元质量检测（一）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Visitors to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas really follow the crowd. The park contains 47 hot springs. And tourists can take relaxing soaks at a bathhouse in the park that uses warm water from the nearby hot springs.
Great Springs
At 5,550 acres, Hot Springs National Park is the smallest national park in the United States. People have been coming to the area for hundreds of years to enjoy its natural hot baths. Starting in the 19th century, several bathhouses that offered baths with spring water opened in the region. Many visitors with illnesses went there, believing that the waters could help cure (治愈) them.
The area became a national park in 1921. People aren't allowed to take baths directly in the springs. But you can still visit the one bathhouse that remains in operation at the park. You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器) around the park. And don't worry about burning your tongue. When the water flows from the ground into the pools, it's very hot. But it cools before reaching the park's baths and fountains.
Home at Hot Springs
Besides the springs, visitors to the park can also see some pretty cool wildlife. Sounds like there are a lot of ways to have fun at Hot Springs National Park!
Fees & Passes
There is no entrance fee for the park.
Camping Fees
Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time. Longer stays require you to move to a different campground outside of the national park. All sites can be used for tent camping. All sites areD|S30 per night or D|S15 per night with a Senior Pass or Access Pass card. Senior and Access passes can be bought at the park store.
语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章介绍了美国阿肯色州温泉国家公园。
1．What do we know about Hot Springs National Park
A．It was set up in the 1920s.
B．Its bath water is very hot.
C．It is the smallest national park worldwide.
D．Its bathhouses were opened in recent years.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Great Springs中的“The area became a national park in 1921”可知，美国温泉国家公园成立于1921年。
2．What can visitors do at the park
A．Take baths in the springs directly.
B．Have their illnesses cured.
C．Visit many old bathhouses.
D．Drink its spring water.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Great Springs部分中的“You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器)”可知应选D项。
3．If visitors want to camp at the park, they should ________.
A．bring their own tents
B．go to the park store first
C．stay for no more than 14 days
D．change campgrounds every day
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Fees & Passes部分中的“Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time”可知，在美国温泉国家公园露营一次最多只能停留14天。
B
Whales have been hunted for their meat and oil for centuries. In the 18th and 19th centuries, whaling (捕鲸) became an industry. As time went on, whaling ships caught more whales than the animals could reproduce. By 1930, 50,000 whales were killed every year.
In the 20th century factory ships changed the whaling business completely. Whales were caught and processed on board. Advanced technology made it possible to track whales in the water.
Whaling is important in Norway, Iceland and other countries in the northern Atlantic as well as in Japan. For many years, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) set quotas (配额) for each country. In 1986, it banned whaling altogether, so that the population would recover. Norway and Iceland, countries in which whaling is a major source of income, do not obey the ban, but they have set their own catch quotas. Since the ban, over 30,000 whales have been killed. Japan, on the other side, allows whaling for research purposes. Whale meat has always been an important part of the Japanese diet.
The IWC allows some people to continue hunting whales, for example the Inuit of the Arctic region. They rely on whale meat for food and use whale oil in everyday life.
All in all there are thirteen types of whales. Many of these species have been extremely decimated. Some are showing signs of population increase, but the blue and grey whales are still in danger of becoming extinct. There are other threats to whales as well. Some are killed through collision (碰撞) with ships, and others by the loud noises that ocean ships make.
Whales are important to humans for many reasons. In remote regions, whale oil is still used as fuel for lamps. It has also been widely used to make cosmetics, soap, candle wax and washing powder. Many cultures used the mammal's bones to make tools and carve masks. Although environmentalists are constantly campaigning against hunting whales, countries like Norway and Japan still say it is deeply rooted in their country's tradition.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。鲸鱼是海洋中体型最大的动物，是海洋中的巨无霸，然而近年来由于人类捕鲸技术的进步，鲸鱼被大肆捕杀，鲸鱼的命运岌岌可危。
4．What was the biggest threat to whales in the 20th century
A．Loud noises. B．Advanced technology.
C．Water pollution. D．Collision incidents.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段“Advanced technology made it possible to track whales in the water”可知，二十世纪对鲸鱼的最大威胁是人类技术的进步。
5．What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A．The IWC's ban on whaling has been ignored.
B．The IWC allows whaling for research purposes.
C．The Inuit rely much on whaling for economic gains.
D．Japan has taken effective measures to protect whales.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由该段内容可知，IWC组织的有关禁止捕鲸的禁令并没有被相关国家遵守。
6．What does the underlined word “decimated” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Processed. B．Protected.
C．Destroyed. D．Concentrated.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。由画线词之后的“...but the blue and grey whales are still in danger of becoming extinct. There are other threats to whales as well”可知，decimated意为“大批杀死，毁灭”， 同destroy意义接近。
7．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Whales are hunted for no good reason.
B．The future of whales is still worrying.
C．The ban on whaling is unreasonable.
D．Whales are important in our lives.
解析：选B 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，尽管环保主义者不断反对捕鲸，但是挪威和日本这些国家仍坚称捕鲸是深植于他们文化中的传统。由此可知，鲸鱼的未来仍令人担忧。
C
Square foot gardening is a type of gardening made popular by Mel Bartholemew. It is based on the idea that the wide rows in traditional gardening are a waste of time, work, water and area. It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work. In this method, the
garden space is divided into “beds”. Each bed is 4' × 4' (16 sq ft)(120 cm × 120 cm, 1.4m2)．The beds are separated by paths (小路). These beds are further divided into squares of about one square mon spacing is one plant per square for larger plants such as broccoli, four per square for medium large plants like lettuce, nine per square for medium small plants like spinach, and sixteen per square for small plants such as onions and carrots. The weeds (杂草) are removed from the beds and the plants are watered from the paths. This stops the soil from being compacted (压紧)．
Benefits of square foot gardening：
·Much less work. Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil. In this method, the soil is never compacted and it remains loose.
·Water savings. The loose ground holds the water better. This type of garden needs water less often than other methods. Also, water is placed very near the plant roots. Less water is wasted.
·Very few weeds. The vegetables form a living mulch (覆盖物) and shade out many weeds before they can start to grow.
·Pesticides (杀虫剂) are not needed. Natural ways to keep pests away work very well in a close space. Many different types of plants in a small area also stop plant diseases from spreading easily.
语篇解读：本文为说明文。文章介绍了平方尺菜园的操作方法和益处。
8．Why does square foot gardening become popular
A．It makes full use of space.
B．It is suggested by Mel Bartholemew.
C．It provides more vegetables for people.
D．It produces vegetables of higher quality.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work”可知，平方尺菜园能够充分利用空间。
9．Why is the gardening called square foot gardening
A．Vegetables are grown in the squares.
B．You can grow vegetables anywhere by using it.
C．The smallest bed in it is only one square foot.
D．The places where vegetables are grown are too small.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据其名称和第一段中的“These beds are further divided into squares of about one square foot”可知正确答案。
10．What can we infer from the text
A．Loose soil is good for plant growth.
B．Onions and carrots need more space.
C．Compacted soil is important to some plants.
D．Square foot gardening needs some heavy tools.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和“Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil”可知，松散的土壤有利于植物的生长。
11．Why are there fewer weeds in square foot gardening
A．Weed killers are used.
B．Weeds can't get sunlight.
C．Weeds are short of water.
D．Weeds have been removed.
解析：选B 细节理解题。从Benefits的第三条可知，蔬菜遮住了杂草的阳光，因为见不到阳光，所以杂草很少。
D
Regarded as geeks (怪人), scientists have been struggling with their image (形象) in society for decades. However, in recent years there has been a new understanding because of the rise of “Pop Star Scientists”. They are pioneers of a movement aiming to educate the general public about all matters relating to science, and most importantly inspire the next generation. But have these scientists actually made people develop an interest in science Do popular science TV shows cover too little science to be correct
Scientists have a lot to thank Professor Brian Cox and Sir David Attenborough for. The two most outstanding science broadcasters of the moment have attracted a wide audience to their shows. Back in late March, Stargazing Live returned with special broadcasts from Australia attracting over 1.5 million viewers — the top rated show of the day on BBC 2. In 2016 Planet Earth Ⅱ was the Radio Times Critics 8th best show of the year, and was more watched than The X Factor, with particular popularity among the 16－35 age group.
However, many believe that the task of making science popular would require a level of “dumbing down (弱智化)”. Professor Cox was blamed for some of his explanations given in a speech called “A Night with the Stars”. And yes, being completely correct is an important part of any field, but the media often act as the gateway to discovering science at a higher level.
Since 2014, the number of college students choosing to study science has started to fall gradually. In 2016, only 4.2% of them chose physics. This worries both scientists and the government, and the latter has encouraged more students to study science. However, the evidence suggests that what is now being done is not enough to actually take the public further than simply watching a TV program, and more needs to be done to improve science in the media to reach today's children. The road to popularity is still a long one for scientists.
语篇解读：本文是说明兼议论文。如今，有些明星科学家通过媒体向大众普及科学，这能让更多的人对科学产生兴趣甚至进入科学领域吗？本文对此展开了讨论。
12．How do “Pop Star Scientists” improve scientists' public image
A．They value correctness in science.
B．They work hard to become famous.
C．They make science easily understood.
D．They equip themselves with learning.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第一段中的“They are pioneers of a movement aiming to educate the general public about all matters relating to science ...”可知，这些明星科学家致力于向大众教授一切和科学有关的事物，即让科学变得通俗易懂，从而改变了科学家与世俗社会格格不入的传统形象。
13．What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A．Stargazing Live is a new science TV show.
B．Science broadcasters are usually leading scientists.
C．Young people hadn't shown interest in science before.
D．Science programs are becoming popular among the public.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第二段Stargazing Live超高的收视率和Planet Earth Ⅱ在青少年中的流行可知，科学类节目正广受欢迎。
14．What does the author probably think of Professor Cox's work
A．Rather simple. B．Quite helpful.
C．Completely wrong. D．Totally unnecessary.
解析：选B 推理判断题。由第三段中的“... but the media often act as the gateway to discovering science at a higher level”可知，尽管许多人认为科普会让高深的科学变得“弱智”，Cox教授也因为演讲中不精准的解说而被谴责，但是媒体只是通往更高水平的科学的入口。由此推知，作者认为Cox教授的工作是有其积极作用的。
15．What is the problem mentioned in the last paragraph
A．Not so many students learn science at a high level.
B．Science TV programs are not suitable for children.
C．Physics has become the least popular science subject.
D．Science can't be difficult and popular at the same time.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，深入学习科学的学生正在逐年减少，政府和科学家已经意识到这一问题，因而用科学节目吸引当代学生，让科学变得受欢迎对于科学家来说依然任重道远。
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。
Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shine brightly __16__ Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.
Clean the toilet with Coke. It's amazing how powerful Coke might be as a toilet cleaner. __17__ You'll save your health by not consuming chemicals that Coke contains and save money by not purchasing professional cleaners. Pour some cola over the stains and leave it all for a few hours. Then let water wash the toilet!
Remove water stains with orange peels. You've just eaten an orange. __18__ Do not throw away those orange peels. You can use the skins to clean stainless steel. Your appliances will shine again after you rub (擦) them with the skins. The peels can easily make those stubborn stains disappear in a second.
Use banana peels to polish leather furniture. Experts claim that banana peels are great for polishing leather sofas and armchairs. Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task. __19__ Afterwards, remove the leftover with a cloth. This trick is simple and cheap. Use it if you want your leather furniture to look brand new again.
__20__ Why would you want to buy one when you can make your own product that is cheap and non toxic (无毒的) Just pour 2 liters of slightly warm water into a deep bowl. Then add 50ml white vinegar and half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Shake the bowl and then fill up a plastic spray with the mixture. Use it to clean windows and mirrors. Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny.
A．Wait a minute!
B．Make your own glass cleaner.
C．Follow the steps given below.
D．Of course your answer is “yes”．
E．They leave no marks or scratches.
F．Instead of drinking it, use it to clean the toilet bowl.
G．They are economical and safe to use on all of furniture.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。想生活在一个干净的生活环境中，让一切光洁发亮吗？那就按照以下步骤来做吧。无须购买昂贵的清洁用品，只需要一些小妙招。
16．选C 根据空格前后的内容以及接下来列举的几条小妙招可知，C项“跟着以下步骤做”能起到承上启下的作用。
17．选F 本段讲的是用可乐清洁厕所，故F项“不是喝掉可乐，而是用之清洁马桶”符合语境。
18．选A 根据下文中的“Do not throw away those orange peels”可知，吃了橘子后，稍等片刻，不要扔掉橘子皮，你可以用之清理不锈钢。所以选A。
19．选E 根据上文中的“Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task”可知香蕉皮富含油脂，材质也非常适合擦拭皮质，不会留下污痕或划痕。所以选E。
20．选B 根据下文中的“you can make your own product that is cheap and non toxic (无毒的) ...”“Use it to clean windows and mirrors. Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny”可知，本段讲的是如何自制玻璃清洁剂，故B项符合语境。
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。
Garbage trucks pick up rubbish and take it to dumps (垃圾场). Over time, the piles of rubbish at the dumps get bigger. The dumps are getting __21__. Now, we know that some things people throw away can be __22__. Recycling (回收) trucks come to many homes to __23__ these recyclables.
Some people sort their __24__ into two separate boxes. This is called two stream recycling. One box __25__ paper products, and one box holds plastic, glass, and metal materials. Other people __26__ single stream recycling. They do not sort their recyclables into __27__ boxes.
The recycling trucks collect the recyclables that people throw away and __28__ the materials to recycling centers. In some places, workers __29__ the materials by hand, __30__ many places use workers as well as machines to sort the recyclables.
New technology has made recycling centers more __31__. Large machines with magnets (磁铁) sort metal materials. The magnets separate steel cans from aluminum cans. The cans are crushed (压碎) and __32__ to companies that reuse the metal. Other __33__ crush paper and tie it together. Paper companies buy these things to __34__ fresh paper.
Recycling is __35__ for many reasons. __36__ we recycle everything we can, garbage dumps will not fill up so __37__. Also, by recycling old materials, we will use __38__ new materials. Recycling uses less energy than making __39__ products. Recycling saves fossil fuels (矿物燃料) and __40__ pollution. This is good for our planet's health.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介绍了垃圾回收利用的方法及优点。
21．A.small B．clean
C．full D．old
解析：选C 根据上文中的“Over time, the piles of rubbish at the dumps get bigger”可知，越来越多的垃圾使得垃圾场快“满(full)”了。
22．A.returned B．bought
C．reused D．found
解析：选C 根据下文中的“Recycling (回收) trucks come to many homes”及“The recycling trucks collect the recyclables”可知，人们扔掉的垃圾中有些是可以“再使用的(reused)”。
23．A.break up B．pick up
C．throw away D．search for
解析：选B 根据下文中的“The recycling trucks collect the recyclables”可知，垃圾回收车去家里“捡(pick up)”垃圾。
24．A.products B．clothes
C．recyclables D．books
解析：选C 根据下文中的“This is called two stream recycling”可知，有些人把“可回收的垃圾(recyclables)”放进两个不同的箱子里。
25．A.contains B．protects
C．lacks D．destroys
解析：选A 根据下文中的“one box holds plastic, glass, and metal materials”可知，一个箱子“装(contains)”纸。
26．A.dislike B．learn
C．share D．use
解析：选D 根据文中的“Some people sort their________ into two separate boxes ”及“They do not sort their recyclables into________ boxes”可知，有些人没有把可回收的垃圾放入“不同的(separate)”箱子里，他们“采用(use)”的是单流程的回收方式。
27．A.big B．public
C．common D．separate
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
28．A.bring B．sell
C．pass D．turn
解析：选A 垃圾回收车把人们扔掉的垃圾回收起来“送到(bring)”回收中心。
29．A.produce B．sort
C．repair D．check
解析：选B 根据下文中的“many places use workers as well as machines to sort the recyclables”可知，有些地方的工人是手工将垃圾“分类(sort)”。
30．A.and B．because
C．so D．while
解析：选D 根据文中的“In some places, workers________the materials by hand”与“many places use workers as well as machines to sort the recyclables”可知，两种工作方式形成对比，故用“但是(while)”。
31．A.usual B．special
C．comfortable D．efficient
解析：选D 根据下文中的“Large machines with magnets (磁铁) sort metal materials. The magnets separate steel cans from aluminum cans”可知，科技让垃圾回收站更有“效率(efficient)”。
32．A.introduced B．lent
C．sent D．shown
解析：选C 根据下文中的“companies that reuse the metal”可知，罐子压扁后被“送到(sent)”回收金属制品的公司。
33．A.families B．companies
C．machines D．workers
解析：选C 根据上文中的“Large machines with magnets (磁铁) sort metal materials”可知，有的“机器(machines)”将纸粉碎后打成捆。
34．A.save B．make
C．change D．store
解析：选B 根据文中的“Paper companies buy these things to________ fresh paper”可知，造纸厂买这些碎纸用来“制造(make)”新纸。
35．A.good B．cheap
C．expensive D．difficult
解析：选A 根据下文中的“Recycling uses less energy”及“Recycling saves fossil fuels (矿物燃料)”可知，垃圾回收利用是“有益的(good)”。
36．A.As B．If
C．Unless D．Though
解析：选B 根据文中的“we recycle everything we can, garbage dumps will not fill up”可知，“如果(If)”我们能回收利用一切事物，那么我们的垃圾场就不会“很快(quickly)”被填满。
37．A.suddenly B．carefully
C．quietly D．quickly
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
38．A.fewer B．more
C．enough D．some
解析：选A 根据上文中的“by recycling old materials” 可知，通过回收旧材料，我们就会使用“更少的(fewer)”新材料。
39．A.strange B．different
C．new D．great
解析：选C 根据上文中的“Recycling uses less energy”可知，垃圾回收再利用会比制造“新的(new)”产品消耗更少的能量。
40．A.increases B．allows
C．stops D．reduces
解析：选D 根据上文中的“Recycling saves fossil fuels (矿物燃料)”可知，垃圾回收再利用会“减少(reduces)”污染。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When we mention the most famous Chinese painting of the Northern Song, the image coming into people's mind __41__ (be) the Qingming Shanghe Tu or Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
This painting is important __42__ several reasons. First, up till that time, almost all Chinese paintings were landscapes, __43__ (contain) no or only a few images of people. Second, this is the most renowned scroll (卷轴) painting __44__ (describe) both Chinese urban and suburban life during the period in the capital, Bianjing (now Kaifeng in Henan Province). Third, the painting is __45__ (high) detailed and features shops of all kinds and different economic __46__ (activity) in and out of the city. People are able to see the Chinese technologies of the time, which helps them __47__ great deal in understanding __48__ the Chinese lived.
The Beijing Palace Museum keeps the __49__ (origin) Song painting and one of its famous copies — the Qing version __50__ (hold) in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了北宋著名画作《清明上河图》，包括其历史地位、重要性以及当前的保存情况等。
41．is/will be 考查主谓一致和时态。当我们提及北宋最著名的画作时，映入人们脑海的是《清明上河图》。根据句意可知，该句叙述的是一般常识，故用一般现在时，也可以用一般将来时表示倾向、习惯、必然发生的事。该句主语为“the image”，为单数，故谓语动词用is或will be。
42．for 考查介词。表示此画重要的原因用for意为“由于，因为”。
43．containing 考查非谓语动词。首先，到那时为止，几乎所有的中国画都是风景画，没有或只有少数人物形象。动词“contain”和逻辑主语“landscapes”之间是主谓关系，故用现在分词作定语说明landscapes的特征。
44．to describe/describing 考查非谓语动词。“painting”和动词“describe”之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词或动词不定式作后置定语修饰名词painting。
45．highly 考查副词。空处修饰形容词“detailed”，表示程度，故用highly。
46．activities 考查名词的单复数。activity“(为兴趣、娱乐或达到一定目的而进行的)活动”为可数名词，常用复数，根据空前的“different”可知，空处用该名词的复数形式。
47．a 考查不定冠词。a great deal为固定搭配，意为“非常，很，极其”。
48．how 考查宾语从句。人们能够看到当时的中国技术，这对人们了解当时的中国人是如何生活的很有帮助。分析该句结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，作understanding的宾语；结合语境可知，空处表示“如何”，故用how引导宾语从句。
49．original 考查形容词。空处修饰名词短语“Song painting”，故用形容词形式“original”，表示“原作的”。
50．is held 考查主谓一致、被动语态和时态。该句主语为“one of its famous copies — the Qing version”，为单数；主语和谓语动词“hold”之间为被动关系，故用被动语态；该句陈述的是一种客观情况，故用一般现在时，故填is held。
Ⅴ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Last night I was at a coffee shop. There was a wonderfully music show. As I got up to get a cup of coffee and a cookie, I notice a middle aged woman near me. Clearly, she had caught in a fire of some kind. His face was badly burned so she looked very tight. I thought how brave she was to come out but appeared in public. When I returned back to my seat, I turned towards the woman and said, “Isn't he a wonderful performers？” And I gave her the largest smile I was able to give. To my pleased, she looked right at me and gave me a huge smile for return. It was her smile which made her whole face light up last night. She was beautiful.
答案：第二句：wonderfully→wonderful
第三句：notice→noticed
第四句：had后加been
第五句：His→Her
第六句：but→and
第七句：去掉back; performers→performer
第九句：pleased→pleasure; for→in
第十句：which→that
Ⅵ.书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你将代表你市中学生去新加坡参加一个国际交流活动。请根据以下信息写一篇英语发言稿，介绍你市为应对全球变暖所做的努力。内容包括：
1．改善公共交通服务；
2．扩大环境绿化；
3．垃圾分类回收。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：排放emission
参考范文：
Hello, everyone，
My name is Li Hua. Now I'd like to share with you what have been done in our city to fight global warming.
In recent years, some effective measures have been taken in our city to fight global warming. The number of private cars has been limited while the public transportation system has improved. More trees, flowers and other plants have been planted in the streets and parks to clean the air. Besides, recycling dustbins have been used so that glass, plastic and metal can be recycled.
These measures can help save energy and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and therefore make our city a better place in the future.
That's all. Thank you.
