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单元质量检测（二）
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 I was a small boy, I noticed that though many of the adults around me were wealthy and educated, they were not always happy and this sometimes led them to behave in ways, which I, as a child, thought strange. As a result of that, I decided to try to understand what happiness was and how best to achieve it. It was not surprising, then, that I decided to study psychology.
On arrival at the university, I was disappointed to find that academic psychologists were trying to understand human behaviour by studying rats in a lab. I felt that there must be other more useful ways of learning how we think and feel. I decided to build my career on trying to discover what made others happy. I started out by studying creative people such as musicians, artists and athletes because they were people who devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to do, rather than things that just brought them financial rewards.
Later, I expanded the study by inventing a system called “the experience sampling method”. Ordinary people were asked to keep an electronic pager (传呼机) for a week which gave out a beeping sound eight times a day. Every time it did so, they wrote down where they were, what they were doing, how they felt and how much they were concentrating. This system has now been used on more than 10,000 people, and the answers are consistent: as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard.
I found that the most obvious cause of happiness is intense concentration. This must be the main reason why activities such as music, art, literature, sports and other forms of leisure have survived. In order to concentrate, whether you're reading a poem or building a sandcastle, what you need is a challenge that matches your ability. The way to remain continually happy, therefore, is to keep finding new opportunities to improve your skills. This may mean learning to do your job better or faster, or doing other more difficult jobs. As you grow older, you have to find new challenges which are more appropriate to your age.
1．What led the author to study psychology
A．His determination to become rich.
B．His observation of adults.
C．His unhappy childhood.
D．His interest in strangers.
2．Who were the author's study subjects at the start of his career
A．People having deep affection for their career.
B．People very aware of their personal life.
C．People successful in acquiring wealth.
D．People with more freedom.
3．The author used his system to show that ________.
A．people's happiness depends on who they are with
B．people are happier when they focus on an activity
C．creative people are happier than ordinary people
D．ordinary people find it hard to concentrate
4．According to the text, people concentrate most when they are doing ________.
A．something strange and enjoyable
B．something difficult but possible
C．things appropriate to their ages
D．many things at the same time
B
Mistakes are a part of life.To err is human.Failure is also a part of life, not the end of life.Be happy when facing life's challenges.When you make the effort to be happy and to improve your life, you are actually rewarded along the way.
Life is like a game and maybe you can award (奖励) points for every effort that has been a success for you.Try it.Add ten points for every achievement.And when you have reached 50 points, just yell，“Hey, I've won！” and give yourself a reward.If you happen to have missed your points for whatever reason, tell yourself, “Well, I've tried! It is better than not trying at all.” Don't let it be said you didn't try.
What is it that you want to make yourself happy？Actually happiness means different things to different people.For example, an athlete will be happy when winning his first race.For a new mother happiness would be seeing her baby's first steps.Happiness for a poor person would mean having a meal just for today.So happiness for you is really something simple that you want for yourself.
It really doesn't have to be big.As a matter of fact you should always have realistic expectations.Make the best out of every given situation.If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not happen, don't get despondent.This just means trying harder next time.We all have in ourselves the power to succeed.Don't let “give up” be a part of your vocabulary.
5．By saying “To err is human”， the author means that ________.
A．human beings should try to avoid making mistakes
B．no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes
C．mistakes and failure make up our life
D．human beings make mistakes easily
6．What's the main idea of Paragraph 2
A．Try to reach 50 points.
B．Never stop trying in your life.
C．Award yourself for your success.
D．Don't be afraid of missing your points.
7．The author proves his idea in Paragraph 3 through ________.
A．examples B．numbers
C．experiments D．stories
C
It's been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying “It got lost” to “I lost it”．
Indeed, being responsible — understanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen — is a very important sign of emotional and moral maturity (情感和道德成熟). That's why responsibility is one of the main parts of a good character.
Many people have been attracted by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow up and avoiding the burdens (负担) implied in being responsible. Yes, responsibility sometimes requires us to do things that are unpleasant or even frightening. It asks us to carry our own weight, prepare and set goals, and do the training of the mind and character to realize our dreams.
But the benefits of accepting responsibility is far more important than the short lived advantages of refusing to do so. No one makes his or her life better by avoiding responsibility. In fact, irresponsibility is a form of burden you have made for yourself — to circumstances and to other people.
Responsibility is about our ability to respond to circumstances and to choose the attitudes, actions, and reactions that shape our lives. It is a power that puts us in the driver's seat. The splendid view of the future of our lives can only be appreciated when we begin to be responsible and able to do things by ourselves.
Responsible people not only depend on themselves, but show others that they can be depended on. This produces trust, and trust is a key that opens many doors.
If you want more control over your life and the pleasure and power of freedom and independence, all you have to do is be responsible.
8．Which of the statements is from a person who is responsible
A．I'm sorry I broke your pen by accident.
B．I'm afraid you have made a mistake.
C．The window is broken.
D．John took your pen.
9．Which of the following best shows the author's opinion
A．No one can refuse to take responsibility.
B．Being responsible gives a person extra burden.
C．Responsible people also have to depend on others.
D．A person can make his life better by taking responsibility.
10．What would be the best title for the text
A．Signs of maturity
B．The power of responsibility
C．Ways to accept responsibility
D．A line between childhood and adulthood
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to focus on today and do your best
If you want to be successful, then you must appreciate the importance of living in the present. __11__ Here are some tips to motivate you to make the most of the present.
Be grateful for the little things. Start a gratitude journal. __12__ Take time to appreciate the things going well in your everyday life, the things you are thankful for, or the things you accept as normal without thinking about them.
Train yourself to do one thing at a time. Don't work on too many projects no matter how big your ambitions (抱负) are. __13__ Take it one day at a time, and soon you'll be surprised at how much you've managed to accomplish.
__14__ Remind yourself of where you are by asking yourself, “Is this what I should be doing right now？”， “Am I feeling happy doing this at present？”， “What is the one thing I can do to make today count？” Know your own character well and listen to your feelings.
Schedule some “me time” and make the most of it. Make some time out of your busy schedule to follow a creative hobby, enjoy the beauty of nature or simply some pop culture entertainment. __15__
John Lennon once said, “Life is what's happening while we're busy making.” Practice keeping your attention on the here and now. The present moment is where you are — always!
A．Finish one task at a time.
B．Find the good in every situation.
C．Start to do what you enjoy doing.
D．Ask yourself questions to be in the present.
E．Believe in what you are really feeling at present.
F．Always remember that the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
G．Not only will it help you to relax, but it will also aid you in focusing better on your tasks.
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。
I love roller coasters. I can imagine the wind blowing up against my skin, and hear the __16__ of fear that come from the people on the rides. I will stand in line for 40 minutes or longer just for a ride that __17__ 30 seconds. The __18__ has me jumping around like a 4 year old. All I can do is endlessly talk about the __19__ I am about to get on.
When I make it to the front that same excitement turns to absolute __20__. I am now having second __21__. Quietly, I discuss within myself __22__ having the courage to go through. From far away it __23__ fun but when I was about to get in the driver's seat I was pretending I __24__ my license. After some self motivation I finally make the move to take my __25__.
On my way up the hill I can clearly see the ups and downs that are before me. Not only are there physical __26__ but mental ones as well.
__27__， there are people around me with their hands in the air. Knowing that things are going to get __28__ I usually cling to (抓紧) the handle on my seat. I wouldn't dare __29__ something that terrifies me. They either have been on this ride before and know what to __30__ or they are just really happy regardless of where the ride ends, because they know they are on the __31__ track.
Life is full of darkness and light. The best thing we can do when life has us afraid is to lift our hands as a sign of surrender (示弱) and __32__ the ride. There are so many tracks to choose from, and we have to take the time to __33__ what is best for us. Are you willing to __34__ the decisions that you make If so, take your hands __35__ the handle and lift them in the air.
16．A.talks B．screams
C．voices D．power
17．A.lasts B．exists
C．works D．rises
18．A.impression B．imagination
C．excitement D．experience
19．A.moment B．ground
C．turn D．ride
20．A.fear B．surprise
C．regret D．silence
21．A.opinions B．chances
C．decisions D．thoughts
22．A.rather than B．even though
C．as if D．now that
23．A.felt B．looked
C．sounded D．proved
24．A.won B．needed
C．forgot D．held
25．A.time B．leave
C．order D．seat
26．A.problems B．challenges
C．exercises D．puzzles
27．A.Fortunately B．Sadly
C．Strangely D．Hopefully
28．A.rough B．easy
C．interesting D．curious
29．A.create B．believe
C．celebrate D．describe
30．A.discuss B．expect
C．guess D．discover
31．A.fast B．fresh
C．running D．right
32．A.enjoy B．follow
C．keep D．avoid
33．A.take up B．put forward
C．break away from D．find out
34．A.change B．trust
C．take D．accept
35．A.for B．to
C．off D．as
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 recent government study shows that people paying a regular amount of money to attend keep fit classes are usually unhappier than those __36__ don't.
The report ranks (分等级) different relaxation activities __37__ (base) on how much money they are worth to the people who take part in them. Dancing and swimming, __38__ (obvious), appear to have a positive effect on happiness. Going to the library is also __39__ (use). But keep fit activities, such as going to the gym, __40__ (be) actually connected with people being unhappy.
During the research, over 40,000 people __41__ (ask) about their participation (参与) in art and sports, as well as their level of happiness. Using this data and __42__ (take) other information into consideration such as salary and age, they worked out which activities were connected with happiness, and which were not.
In particular, dancing is connected with happiness, and is worth ￡1,671 a year. Swimming is the next, with __43__ effect worth ￡1,630. And going to the library is worth ￡1,359 in pay. According to the research, however, it is impossible to prove a cause and effect link __44__ gym membership and unhappiness, only that (只是) there is a __45__ (connect)．
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
阅读下面来自Don't give up的诗歌节选，用英语写一篇读后感。
Don't give up
by Phoebe Gary
If you've tried and have not won，
Never stop for trying；
All that's good and great is done
Just by patient trying.
...
If by easy work you beat，
Who the more will prize you
Gaining victory from defeat，
That's the test that tries you.
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．要主题明确，语言通顺、连贯。
第二节：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。
At present, traffic jam has become a major problem which most city dwellers, especially those who live in metropolis (大都市) have to face in their everyday lives.
Why is traffic jam a problem At first, owing to the fact that the vehicles keep giving off harmful gases during traffic jams, the earth is becoming warmer and warmer. In addition, traffic jams will affect the effectiveness of work, because people have to spend much more time on way to office than necessary, and their work will be delayed. Apart from this, traffic jams might give rise to more traffic accidents and therefore becomes a great danger to people's lives.
Therefore, traffic jam is the result of the increasing private cars. Why Personally I think, the first reason may be the remoteness (遥远) of people's workplace. As a result, people have to choose a tool other than walk to go to work. Being flexible and relatively convenient, private car becomes a very attractive choice. Moreover, owning a private car, especially in some developing countries, is a symbol of wealth and high social position. In some developed countries such as USA it is also the symbol of independence and maturity (成熟). Anyway, owning and driving private cars are regarded by many people as basic human rights.
Undoubtedly, traffic jam must be, and can be dealt with properly by correct means. In my view, spending more money on public transportation systems may be an effective means. Needless to say, policies which encourage people to put these systems to full use, for example, giving certain subsidies (补贴), are necessary. In the meantime, measures to restrict the use of private cars, such as improving the taxes on cars or petrol, should be taken.
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单元质量检测（二）
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 I was a small boy, I noticed that though many of the adults around me were wealthy and educated, they were not always happy and this sometimes led them to behave in ways, which I, as a child, thought strange. As a result of that, I decided to try to understand what happiness was and how best to achieve it. It was not surprising, then, that I decided to study psychology.
On arrival at the university, I was disappointed to find that academic psychologists were trying to understand human behaviour by studying rats in a lab. I felt that there must be other more useful ways of learning how we think and feel. I decided to build my career on trying to discover what made others happy. I started out by studying creative people such as musicians, artists and athletes because they were people who devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to do, rather than things that just brought them financial rewards.
Later, I expanded the study by inventing a system called “the experience sampling method”. Ordinary people were asked to keep an electronic pager (传呼机) for a week which gave out a beeping sound eight times a day. Every time it did so, they wrote down where they were, what they were doing, how they felt and how much they were concentrating. This system has now been used on more than 10,000 people, and the answers are consistent: as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard.
I found that the most obvious cause of happiness is intense concentration. This must be the main reason why activities such as music, art, literature, sports and other forms of leisure have survived. In order to concentrate, whether you're reading a poem or building a sandcastle, what you need is a challenge that matches your ability. The way to remain continually happy, therefore, is to keep finding new opportunities to improve your skills. This may mean learning to do your job better or faster, or doing other more difficult jobs. As you grow older, you have to find new challenges which are more appropriate to your age.
1．What led the author to study psychology
A．His determination to become rich.
B．His observation of adults.
C．His unhappy childhood.
D．His interest in strangers.
解析：选B 推理判断题。第一段提到作者小时候看到周围富有且受过教育的成年人并不快乐，因而决定找到使人们获得快乐的途径，由此可推断：他对成年人的观察促使他学了心理学。
2．Who were the author's study subjects at the start of his career
A．People having deep affection for their career.
B．People very aware of their personal life.
C．People successful in acquiring wealth.
D．People with more freedom.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由第二段中的“I started out by studying ... who devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to do”可知，作者认为他选择的研究对象是热爱自己事业的一群人。
3．The author used his system to show that ________.
A．people's happiness depends on who they are with
B．people are happier when they focus on an activity
C．creative people are happier than ordinary people
D．ordinary people find it hard to concentrate
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第三段中的“as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard”可知，作者采取经验取样法研究发现：普通人和有创造性的人一样，他们在集中精神做事情的时候最快乐。
4．According to the text, people concentrate most when they are doing ________.
A．something strange and enjoyable
B．something difficult but possible
C．things appropriate to their ages
D．many things at the same time
解析：选B 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“intense concentration”及“challenge that matches your ability”等可知，人们在做具有一定难度但又是自己能力所及的事情时精神最集中。
B
Mistakes are a part of life.To err is human.Failure is also a part of life, not the end of life.Be happy when facing life's challenges.When you make the effort to be happy and to improve your life, you are actually rewarded along the way.
Life is like a game and maybe you can award (奖励) points for every effort that has been a success for you.Try it.Add ten points for every achievement.And when you have reached 50 points, just yell，“Hey, I've won！” and give yourself a reward.If you happen to have missed your points for whatever reason, tell yourself, “Well, I've tried! It is better than not trying at all.” Don't let it be said you didn't try.
What is it that you want to make yourself happy？Actually happiness means different things to different people.For example, an athlete will be happy when winning his first race.For a new mother happiness would be seeing her baby's first steps.Happiness for a poor person would mean having a meal just for today.So happiness for you is really something simple that you want for yourself.
It really doesn't have to be big.As a matter of fact you should always have realistic expectations.Make the best out of every given situation.If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not happen, don't get despondent.This just means trying harder next time.We all have in ourselves the power to succeed.Don't let “give up” be a part of your vocabulary.
语篇解读：本文是一篇充满哲理的小品文，提醒人们在面对失败、痛苦时应该采取积极乐观的态度，并告诫人们要知道“人非圣贤，孰能无过”，要坦然面对失败和错误，要努力去获得快乐和幸福。
5．By saying “To err is human”， the author means that ________.
A．human beings should try to avoid making mistakes
B．no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes
C．mistakes and failure make up our life
D．human beings make mistakes easily
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章首段中的“Mistakes are a part of life.”可知，错误是人生的一部分，人人都会犯错，故选B。
6．What's the main idea of Paragraph 2
A．Try to reach 50 points.
B．Never stop trying in your life.
C．Award yourself for your success.
D．Don't be afraid of missing your points.
解析：选C 段落大意题。在第二段中作者建议人们取得成就的时候要给自己奖励，没有实现目标时要安慰自己“努力过了”，所以根据内容判断“Life is like a game and maybe you can award (奖励) points for every effort that has been a success for you.”为本段主旨句，由此可知选C。
7．The author proves his idea in Paragraph 3 through ________.
A．examples B．numbers
C．experiments D．stories
解析：选A 推理判断题。作者首先提出本段中心“Actually happiness means different things to different people.”，然后举例说明“For example ...”，由此判断作者在本段中使用了例证的方法，故选A。
C
It's been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying “It got lost” to “I lost it”．
Indeed, being responsible — understanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen — is a very important sign of emotional and moral maturity (情感和道德成熟). That's why responsibility is one of the main parts of a good character.
Many people have been attracted by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow up and avoiding the burdens (负担) implied in being responsible. Yes, responsibility sometimes requires us to do things that are unpleasant or even frightening. It asks us to carry our own weight, prepare and set goals, and do the training of the mind and character to realize our dreams.
But the benefits of accepting responsibility is far more important than the short lived advantages of refusing to do so. No one makes his or her life better by avoiding responsibility. In fact, irresponsibility is a form of burden you have made for yourself — to circumstances and to other people.
Responsibility is about our ability to respond to circumstances and to choose the attitudes, actions, and reactions that shape our lives. It is a power that puts us in the driver's seat. The splendid view of the future of our lives can only be appreciated when we begin to be responsible and able to do things by ourselves.
Responsible people not only depend on themselves, but show others that they can be depended on. This produces trust, and trust is a key that opens many doors.
If you want more control over your life and the pleasure and power of freedom and independence, all you have to do is be responsible.
语篇解读：本文是议论文。承担责任是一个人成熟的表现，承担责任才能使我们的生活更加美好，赢得更多人的尊重。
8．Which of the statements is from a person who is responsible
A．I'm sorry I broke your pen by accident.
B．I'm afraid you have made a mistake.
C．The window is broken.
D．John took your pen.
解析：选A 推理判断题。分析第一段中的“‘It got lost’ to ‘I lost it’”的区别可知，A项是一个负责任的人应该说的话。
9．Which of the following best shows the author's opinion
A．No one can refuse to take responsibility.
B．Being responsible gives a person extra burden.
C．Responsible people also have to depend on others.
D．A person can make his life better by taking responsibility.
解析：选D 推理判断题。分析文章最后三段可知，作者认为承担责任能使我们的生活更加美好。
10．What would be the best title for the text
A．Signs of maturity
B．The power of responsibility
C．Ways to accept responsibility
D．A line between childhood and adulthood
解析：选B 标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文通过论述承担责任的必要性和好处，告诉我们责任的力量。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to focus on today and do your best
If you want to be successful, then you must appreciate the importance of living in the present. __11__ Here are some tips to motivate you to make the most of the present.
Be grateful for the little things. Start a gratitude journal. __12__ Take time to appreciate the things going well in your everyday life, the things you are thankful for, or the things you accept as normal without thinking about them.
Train yourself to do one thing at a time. Don't work on too many projects no matter how big your ambitions (抱负) are. __13__ Take it one day at a time, and soon you'll be surprised at how much you've managed to accomplish.
__14__ Remind yourself of where you are by asking yourself, “Is this what I should be doing right now？”， “Am I feeling happy doing this at present？”， “What is the one thing I can do to make today count？” Know your own character well and listen to your feelings.
Schedule some “me time” and make the most of it. Make some time out of your busy schedule to follow a creative hobby, enjoy the beauty of nature or simply some pop culture entertainment. __15__
John Lennon once said, “Life is what's happening while we're busy making.” Practice keeping your attention on the here and now. The present moment is where you are — always!
A．Finish one task at a time.
B．Find the good in every situation.
C．Start to do what you enjoy doing.
D．Ask yourself questions to be in the present.
E．Believe in what you are really feeling at present.
F．Always remember that the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
G．Not only will it help you to relax, but it will also aid you in focusing better on your tasks.
11．选F 本空承接上句，进一步说明把握当下对未来意义重大。
12．选B B项“Find the good in every situation”与本段的主旨“对生活中的小事要有感激的态度”呼应。
13．选A A项与本段首句中的“do one thing at a time”呼应。
14．选D 由本段中的问题以及问题中的“right now”，“at present”和“today”可知，本段的主旨为：问自己一些活在当下相关的问题。
15．选G G项的it指代上文中的“me time”，用来说明“自我时间”的好处。
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。
I love roller coasters. I can imagine the wind blowing up against my skin, and hear the __16__ of fear that come from the people on the rides. I will stand in line for 40 minutes or longer just for a ride that __17__ 30 seconds. The __18__ has me jumping around like a 4 year old. All I can do is endlessly talk about the __19__ I am about to get on.
When I make it to the front that same excitement turns to absolute __20__. I am now having second __21__. Quietly, I discuss within myself __22__ having the courage to go through. From far away it __23__ fun but when I was about to get in the driver's seat I was pretending I __24__ my license. After some self motivation I finally make the move to take my __25__.
On my way up the hill I can clearly see the ups and downs that are before me. Not only are there physical __26__ but mental ones as well.
__27__， there are people around me with their hands in the air. Knowing that things are going to get __28__ I usually cling to (抓紧) the handle on my seat. I wouldn't dare __29__ something that terrifies me. They either have been on this ride before and know what to __30__ or they are just really happy regardless of where the ride ends, because they know they are on the __31__ track.
Life is full of darkness and light. The best thing we can do when life has us afraid is to lift our hands as a sign of surrender (示弱) and __32__ the ride. There are so many tracks to choose from, and we have to take the time to __33__ what is best for us. Are you willing to __34__ the decisions that you make If so, take your hands __35__ the handle and lift them in the air.
语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。作者以自己坐过山车的经历告诉我们：生活不在别处，要相信自己的选择，拥抱你的生活。
16．A.talks B．screams
C．voices D．power
解析：选B 由首句“roller coasters”可知，作者能够听到坐过山车的人们出于恐惧的尖叫声。
17．A.lasts B．exists
C．works D．rises
解析：选A 等待40分钟或者更长时间只为能够乘坐30秒的过山车。
18．A.impression B．imagination
C．excitement D．experience
解析：选C 由下句可知，坐过山车让作者很兴奋。下段“that same excitement”也有提示。
19．A.moment B．ground
C．turn D．ride
解析：选D 此处指乘坐过山车。
20．A.fear B．surprise
C．regret D．silence
解析：选A 由后文的描述可知，起初的兴奋变成了极度的恐惧。作者的想法不同了。
21．A.opinions B．chances
C．decisions D．thoughts
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
22．A.rather than B．even though
C．as if D．now that
解析：选A 由作者此处的心理变化可知，他没有勇气坐过山车，心里面想打退堂鼓。
23．A.felt B．looked
C．sounded D．proved
解析：选B 由“From far away”可知，从远处看，过山车是很有趣的。但是当自己要坐上去时，作者又像忘带驾驶证的人不敢坐到驾驶座上一样，想要逃避乘坐过山车。
24．A.won B．needed
C．forgot D．held
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
25．A.time B．leave
C．order D．seat
解析：选D 由下文可知，最后经过一番思想斗争，作者终于落座。
26．A.problems B．challenges
C．exercises D．puzzles
解析：选B “the ups and downs that are before me”对于作者来说是体力和精神上的双重挑战。
27．A.Fortunately B．Sadly
C．Strangely D．Hopefully
解析：选C 由下文“I usually cling to the handle on my seat”可知，周围竟然有人把手举向空中，这对作者来说很是不可思议。
28．A.rough B．easy
C．interesting D．curious
解析：选A 由上文可知，对于作者来说坐过山车是件困难事。这种情况下，他都会紧紧地抓住把手。
29．A.create B．believe
C．celebrate D．describe
解析：选C 前文说人们坐过山车时把手举过头顶，这个姿势像是庆祝。而作者不敢像那些人一样，去庆祝让他感到害怕的事情。
30．A.discuss B．expect
C．guess D．discover
解析：选B 由“have been on this ride before”可知，那些人之所以如此兴奋，或许是因为他们以前乘坐过过山车，知道前面会发生什么事情。
31．A.fast B．fresh
C．running D．right
解析：选D 由“regardless of where the ride ends”可知，或许是因为他们知道自己行驶在正确的轨道上，所以不在乎最终的目的地是哪儿。
32．A.enjoy B．follow
C．keep D．avoid
解析：选A 由“lift our hands”，联系前文坐过山车的人的做法可知，生活就像是坐过山车一样，充满着各种未知，但我们最好能够在自己害怕的时候举起手示弱，但同时要学会享受生活。
33．A.take up B．put forward
C．break away from D．find out
解析：选D 由“There are so many tracks to choose from”可知，生活中供我们选择的道路有很多，我们需要花时间去思考哪条是最适合我们的。
34．A.change B．trust
C．take D．accept
解析：选B 思考过后，我们是否能够像坐过山车的那些人一样，去相信自己的选择呢？
35．A.for B．to
C．off D．as
解析：选C 如果我们能够相信自己的选择的话，那就把手从把手上拿开，勇敢地伸向空中吧！
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 recent government study shows that people paying a regular amount of money to attend keep fit classes are usually unhappier than those __36__ don't.
The report ranks (分等级) different relaxation activities __37__ (base) on how much money they are worth to the people who take part in them. Dancing and swimming, __38__ (obvious), appear to have a positive effect on happiness. Going to the library is also __39__ (use). But keep fit activities, such as going to the gym, __40__ (be) actually connected with people being unhappy.
During the research, over 40,000 people __41__ (ask) about their participation (参与) in art and sports, as well as their level of happiness. Using this data and __42__ (take) other information into consideration such as salary and age, they worked out which activities were connected with happiness, and which were not.
In particular, dancing is connected with happiness, and is worth ￡1,671 a year. Swimming is the next, with __43__ effect worth ￡1,630. And going to the library is worth ￡1,359 in pay. According to the research, however, it is impossible to prove a cause and effect link __44__ gym membership and unhappiness, only that (只是) there is a __45__ (connect)．
语篇解读：英国公布的一项调查结果显示，经常去健身房运动的人明显主观幸福感较少，而喜欢去图书馆的人感觉更幸福。
36．who 此处是定语从句，先行词为those, 关系代词who在从句中作主语。
37．based be based on/upon是常用搭配，意为“以……为基础”；此处为过去分词短语作状语。
38．obviously 空白处所填单词在句中修饰谓语动词，需用obvious的副词形式。
39．useful 空白处所填单词在句中作表语，需用use的形容词形式。
40．are 这里描述的是一般性道理，用一般现在时；主语是“keep fit activities”， 故谓语动词用复数形式。
41．were asked 主语“over 40,000 people”是谓语动词ask的承受者，需用被动语态；这里是叙述过去发生的事，故用一般过去时。
42．taking 此处为现在分词短语作状语，and连接两个并列成分，需用take的现在分词形式。
43．an 此处意为“相当于1630英镑的这样一个效果”，故用不定冠词。
44．between 此处意为“根据这项研究，证明在健身会员和无幸福感之间有因果关系是不可能的，只是它们之间有联系”，between指两者之间。
45．connection 空白处所填单词前有不定冠词修饰，需用connect的单数名词形式。
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
阅读下面来自Don't give up的诗歌节选，用英语写一篇读后感。
Don't give up
by Phoebe Gary
If you've tried and have not won，
Never stop for trying；
All that's good and great is done
Just by patient trying.
...
If by easy work you beat，
Who the more will prize you
Gaining victory from defeat，
That's the test that tries you.
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．要主题明确，语言通顺、连贯。
参考范文：
Having read the inspiring poem Don't give up written by Phoebe Gary, I have had a better understanding of failure.
I like “Gaining victory from defeat” very much in the poem. There is no doubt that everyone can meet with failure. What it matters is the attitude towards failure. As the old saying goes, “Failure is the mother of success.” We can learn from failure which helps us understand our weak points.
Therefore, we shouldn't be afraid of failure. We should regard failure as a road leading to success. What's more, we should never give up no matter what happens to us.
第二节：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。
At present, traffic jam has become a major problem which most city dwellers, especially those who live in metropolis (大都市) have to face in their everyday lives.
Why is traffic jam a problem At first, owing to the fact that the vehicles keep giving off harmful gases during traffic jams, the earth is becoming warmer and warmer. In addition, traffic jams will affect the effectiveness of work, because people have to spend much more time on way to office than necessary, and their work will be delayed. Apart from this, traffic jams might give rise to more traffic accidents and therefore becomes a great danger to people's lives.
Therefore, traffic jam is the result of the increasing private cars. Why Personally I think, the first reason may be the remoteness (遥远) of people's workplace. As a result, people have to choose a tool other than walk to go to work. Being flexible and relatively convenient, private car becomes a very attractive choice. Moreover, owning a private car, especially in some developing countries, is a symbol of wealth and high social position. In some developed countries such as USA it is also the symbol of independence and maturity (成熟). Anyway, owning and driving private cars are regarded by many people as basic human rights.
Undoubtedly, traffic jam must be, and can be dealt with properly by correct means. In my view, spending more money on public transportation systems may be an effective means. Needless to say, policies which encourage people to put these systems to full use, for example, giving certain subsidies (补贴), are necessary. In the meantime, measures to restrict the use of private cars, such as improving the taxes on cars or petrol, should be taken.
参考范文：
Traffic jam is a major problem that most city dwellers have to face, because the vehicles give off harmful gases and may cause serious accidents. Traffic jam also can delay people's work. (要点1) Personally, traffic jam is the result of the increasing private cars. (要点2) It can be properly dealt with by spending much more money on public transportation systems and limiting the use of private cars.(要点3)
