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Unit 2 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
My three grandchildren visit us every Independence Day. This year, I'm handing out a schedule of activities for children and adults at the Farmers Market in Viroqua. And I want my grandchildren to enjoy the life I have had in catching trout (鳟鱼). The Coon Creek Trout Fest allows the kids to fish from 9 a．m. to 1 p．m. The trout are put in Coon Creek just before the fest begins, and the kids can keep any trout they catch. However, the scientific studies today leave me wondering if the trout will be swimming in Coon Creek 40 years from now.
The fall issue of Trout magazine is devoted to climate change and the world of trout. In an article by Erin Block, she writes，“Climate change is not new. The Earth's temperatures have always gone up and down: diving to ice ages and moving back to warm periods. However, what is indeed novel is the rate at which the present change is taking place, at least 10 times more quickly than that 65 million years ago (when dinosaurs died out). So while living things have adapted to (适应) past changes, the present rate is making it difficult for evolution (生物进化) to keep up.” So if we don't change the direction we're heading, Coon Creek will not be cold enough for trout in 2057.
Your grandchildren and mine deserve a better planet. And if we don't reduce our carbon emissions (碳排放) we're putting into the atmosphere, my grandchildren may not be able to catch trout in Coon Creek when they are as old as their dad is today. Catching trout in Coon Creek is a small potato compared with saving the world from the catastrophe that could happen. Unlimited burning of all fossil fuels will speed up global warming, and we will hand our children and grandchildren a planet that is out of their control.
1．Why is the Coon Creek Trout Fest held
A．To celebrate Independence Day.
B．To assist the local fishing industry.
C．To hold a sale of trout at the market.
D．To encourage kids to protect the Earth.
2．What does Erin Block worry about
A．Ice ages' drawing near soon.
B．People's ignoring climate change.
C．The production of trout in Coon Creek.
D．The great frequency of climate change.
3．What does the author think of catching trout in Coon Creek
A．It helps prevent the possible catastrophe.
B．It is slightly affected by global warming.
C．It is an enjoyable tradition for people.
D．It is not so environmentally friendly.
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
Imagine you are 10 years old.You live in a big city and want to visit your best friend, a five minute walk away, and then you can go to the park, another 10 minutes' walk.The problem is that there's a big dangerous road between you and your friend, and another between your friend's home and the park.When you ask your parents if you can walk there, they say no.But they are too busy to take you there themselves.
Instead, you have a video conversation with your friend, or perhaps you play a video game on the sofa.You've lost out on exercise and time outside, interacting with your neighborhood and, of course, play time with your friend.This is the reality for many kids today — but it doesn't have to be this way.
Tim Gill, the author of Urban Children: Growing Up in a Risky Society, says a child friendly city is one that allows “everyday freedom”， so a child can spread their wings as they grow.“It's not enough to just talk about playgrounds and nice, pretty public spaces.That just creates play places they have to be taken to by adults，” says Gill.
“Society's mistake is that our planning systems just focus on cars, house building and the economy (经济) — rather than the environment, health and quality of life，” argues Gill.“You won't find any urban planners who can disagree with that.It's because our decision makers fail to look beyond the next two or three years.”
Tim Gill lists five challenges for urban children in his book: traffic and pollution; high rise living; crime and social fears; inadequate and unequal access to the city.
Designing cities with young people in mind — particularly outdoor spaces that encourage safe movement and social interaction — stands to be an issue of growing concern globally.By 2050 around 70 percent of people will live in cities, and the majority of them will be under 18.Today, over a billion children are growing up in cities.
8．Why does the author make an assumption in the first paragraph
A．To show his doubts.
B．To give an example.
C．To present the issue.
D．To express his opinion.
9．What problem do urban children face according to the text
A．They have few friends.
B．They spend much time on videos.
C．They are unhealthy for lack of exercise.
D．They lose “freedom” because of the risky society.
10．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Low quality of life.
B．Lack of public spaces.
C．Improper city planning.
D．Criticism on city planners.
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。
As a teenager, convincing yourself to stay away from electronics to plant a garden might not be an easy task.__11__ This is because whether you have the yard space to grow a garden or there are community gardens in your area, getting yourself involved has several benefits.
For example, caring for plants helps you develop responsibility.Also you can gain a sense of accomplishment and self confidence as you raise them from small sprouts (苗芽) up through full blooming (盛开的) beauties.What's more, gardening has been shown to reduce stress and depression.__12__
In addition, outdoor time promotes exercise.Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise, even to the teen who generally avoids physical activity.__13__ So you may actually enjoy growing potatoes, or any other kinds of plants, for these benefits.
__14__ If you're looking for a new way that doesn't involve arguing to bond with your family, consider plants.You can have a good family time by taking care of plants together in your family garden.
Finally, growing food can encourage healthier eating habits.__15__ Tasting the fruits through your own efforts also inspires you to eat more of the items you grow yourself.What's more, a backyard garden is also an excellent way for you to ensure that what you eat is organic (有机的)．
A．Gardening also offers a great way to connect.
B．Meanwhile, it can improve your ability to focus.
C．But it's always a good idea to learn to love gardening.
D．You will experience the benefits of your efforts over time.
E．Sowing seeds and planting seedlings also require movement.
F．Try to become knowledgeable about making wise food choices for life.
G．Teens who grow their own food are more likely to enjoy healthy eating.
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。
If you're walking through Boston during a downpour, you might see a(n) __16__ appear before your eyes. For nearly a year, Bostonians __17__ the city streets in the rain may have __18__ poems written on the sidewalk.
Titled “Raining Poetry”， this __19__ resulted from cooperation between the nonprofit Mass Poetry and the city of Boston. The first poems were installed to __20__ the start of National Poetry Month, with several more __21__ to the city's streets last May 13. These poems cannot be seen during dry, __22__ weather, but appear like magic __23__ raindrops start falling from the sky.
The poems were __24__ by Danielle Legros Georges, Boston's poet laureate (桂冠诗人). They are all based on their __25__ to Boston, as well as the general themes of water and rain.
“I wanted to draw __26__ from poets influential in the Boston area literary, educational or cultural fields，”Georges said.
The poems were installed by __27__ of the Mayor's Mural Crew，an organization that introduces young artists to the process of __28__ public art.Using a water resistant spray (喷剂) and simple cardboard stencils (模板), the poems can be __29__ to the sidewalk in a matter of minutes and should wear away in six to eight weeks.
The poems appear throughout the city. __30__ all of the poems __31__ installed are written in English, Sara Siegel, program director for the Mass Poetry, hopes to add __32__ ones in the many languages that are __33__ throughout Boston.
“Our hope is in the next two years everyone in the state will meet a poem in their __34__ lives at least once or twice a month，” says Siegel.“This is a fun and __35__ way to bring poetry to the people.”
16．A.poem B．artist
C．beggar D．picture
17．A.cleaning B．searching
C．wandering D．repairing
18．A.copied B．laughed at
C．published D．come across
19．A.theory B．project
C．routine D．problem
20．A.record B．describe
C．determine D．celebrate
21．A.added B．related
C．compared D．contributed
22．A.rainy B．foggy
C．sunny D．snowy
23．A.once B．before
C．until D．though
24．A.read B．selected
C．invented D．translated
25．A.ticket B．passage
C．entrance D．relationship
26．A.works B．scenes
C．figures D．winners
27．A.friends B．colleagues
C．members D．characters
28．A.teaching B．creating
C．discovering D．protecting
29．A.fixed B．applied
C．expanded D．turned
30．A.If B．When
C．While D．Unless
31．A.formally B．currently
C．properly D．frequently
32．A.easy B．hard
C．old D．new
33．A.studied B．spoken
C．ignored D．preserved
34．A.professional B．personal
C．lonely D．daily
35．A.typical B．familiar
C．unusual D．impossible
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。
Can you speak to dolphins (海豚) Of course you can but you won't be able to understand them！Here is __36__ a biologist has told us：
Just like dogs, cats and other mammals, dolphins communicate using sound, sight, touch and taste. Dolphins don't have the ability to smell, __37__ their hearing and eyesight are excellent.Dolphins have their own language and they start talking to each other from birth. __38__ (actual), scientists think dolphins, like people, “talk” to each other about a lot of things, like their age, their __39__ (feeling) or finding food.And, like humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language __40__ (communicate). But understanding their conversations __41__ (be) not easy for humans.No one speaks “dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
Dolphins are social animals.They live in groups, and they often join others from different groups to play games and have fun.In fact, playing together is something only __42__ (intelligence) animals do.
Dolphins are a great helper for fishermen.When fish are near a boat, dolphins show signs __43__ the fishermen. __44__ (use) this method, fishermen can catch a lot of fish.And in return, the dolphins __45__ (give) some of the fish.
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是丽江市某中学的学生李华。你市为吸引国外游客，拟制作英语版丽江古城旅游宣传手册，并公开征稿。请你根据表格中所给提示信息，用英语写一篇短文应征。
概况 位于云南省西北部，是纳西族人的聚居地
景点特色 1.拥有大量土木结构的房屋、鹅卵石道路，以及许多明清时期的石桥和拱门；2.宗教壁画和东巴文化历史悠久，风格迥异。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：鹅卵石pebble；拱门archway
第二节：读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports_car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his_father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his_graduation,_his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold.
Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, “With all your money you give me a Bible？” He then stormed out of the house, leaving the_Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and a wonderful family, but realizing his father was very old, he thought perhaps he should go to see him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make the arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1
With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.
Paragraph 2
How many times do we miss blessings because they are not packaged as we expected？ PAGE
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Unit 2 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
My three grandchildren visit us every Independence Day. This year, I'm handing out a schedule of activities for children and adults at the Farmers Market in Viroqua. And I want my grandchildren to enjoy the life I have had in catching trout (鳟鱼). The Coon Creek Trout Fest allows the kids to fish from 9 a．m. to 1 p．m. The trout are put in Coon Creek just before the fest begins, and the kids can keep any trout they catch. However, the scientific studies today leave me wondering if the trout will be swimming in Coon Creek 40 years from now.
The fall issue of Trout magazine is devoted to climate change and the world of trout. In an article by Erin Block, she writes，“Climate change is not new. The Earth's temperatures have always gone up and down: diving to ice ages and moving back to warm periods. However, what is indeed novel is the rate at which the present change is taking place, at least 10 times more quickly than that 65 million years ago (when dinosaurs died out). So while living things have adapted to (适应) past changes, the present rate is making it difficult for evolution (生物进化) to keep up.” So if we don't change the direction we're heading, Coon Creek will not be cold enough for trout in 2057.
Your grandchildren and mine deserve a better planet. And if we don't reduce our carbon emissions (碳排放) we're putting into the atmosphere, my grandchildren may not be able to catch trout in Coon Creek when they are as old as their dad is today. Catching trout in Coon Creek is a small potato compared with saving the world from the catastrophe that could happen. Unlimited burning of all fossil fuels will speed up global warming, and we will hand our children and grandchildren a planet that is out of their control.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者介绍了钓鳟鱼活动受到全球变暖影响一事，并反思如何让子孙后代继续享受类似的活动。
1．Why is the Coon Creek Trout Fest held
A．To celebrate Independence Day.
B．To assist the local fishing industry.
C．To hold a sale of trout at the market.
D．To encourage kids to protect the Earth.
解析：选A 细节理解题。由第一段可知，“Coon Creek Trout Fest”是作者所在地举办的独立日系列活动之一，举办它自然是为了庆祝独立日。
2．What does Erin Block worry about
A．Ice ages' drawing near soon.
B．People's ignoring climate change.
C．The production of trout in Coon Creek.
D．The great frequency of climate change.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第二段“However, what is indeed novel is the rate at which the present change is taking place, at least 10 times more quickly than that 65 million years ago”可知，Erin Block担忧的是当今气候变化越来越频繁，比6 500万年前恐龙灭绝时期的气候变化频率还要快10倍。
3．What does the author think of catching trout in Coon Creek
A．It helps prevent the possible catastrophe.
B．It is slightly affected by global warming.
C．It is an enjoyable tradition for people.
D．It is not so environmentally friendly.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第一段“And I want my grandchildren to enjoy the life I have had in catching trout”和最后一段“...my grandchildren may not be able to catch trout in Coon Creek when they are as old as their dad is today”等信息可知，作者过去就参与抓鳟鱼活动，而且希望他的儿孙都一直有条件抓鳟鱼，并乐享其中。由此推知，作者认为抓鳟鱼是一个充满乐趣的传统。
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
Imagine you are 10 years old.You live in a big city and want to visit your best friend, a five minute walk away, and then you can go to the park, another 10 minutes' walk.The problem is that there's a big dangerous road between you and your friend, and another between your friend's home and the park.When you ask your parents if you can walk there, they say no.But they are too busy to take you there themselves.
Instead, you have a video conversation with your friend, or perhaps you play a video game on the sofa.You've lost out on exercise and time outside, interacting with your neighborhood and, of course, play time with your friend.This is the reality for many kids today — but it doesn't have to be this way.
Tim Gill, the author of Urban Children: Growing Up in a Risky Society, says a child friendly city is one that allows “everyday freedom”， so a child can spread their wings as they grow.“It's not enough to just talk about playgrounds and nice, pretty public spaces.That just creates play places they have to be taken to by adults，” says Gill.
“Society's mistake is that our planning systems just focus on cars, house building and the economy (经济) — rather than the environment, health and quality of life，” argues Gill.“You won't find any urban planners who can disagree with that.It's because our decision makers fail to look beyond the next two or three years.”
Tim Gill lists five challenges for urban children in his book: traffic and pollution; high rise living; crime and social fears; inadequate and unequal access to the city.
Designing cities with young people in mind — particularly outdoor spaces that encourage safe movement and social interaction — stands to be an issue of growing concern globally.By 2050 around 70 percent of people will live in cities, and the majority of them will be under 18.Today, over a billion children are growing up in cities.
语篇解读：本文是说明兼议论文。现代的城市由于各种安全隐患让孩子们少了很多户外活动的机会。文章呼吁城市规划要多考虑儿童成长，建设儿童友好型城市。
8．Why does the author make an assumption in the first paragraph
A．To show his doubts.
B．To give an example.
C．To present the issue.
D．To express his opinion.
解析：选C 推理判断题。第一段通过一个假设的情境引出本文要谈论的问题。
9．What problem do urban children face according to the text
A．They have few friends.
B．They spend much time on videos.
C．They are unhealthy for lack of exercise.
D．They lose “freedom” because of the risky society.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段和第三段的内容可知，城市生活带来的危险一定程度上让孩子们失去了自由。
10．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A．Low quality of life.
B．Lack of public spaces.
C．Improper city planning.
D．Criticism on city planners.
解析：选C 代词指代题。根据第四段的“Society's mistake is that our planning systems just focus on cars, house building and the economy (经济) — rather than the environment, health and quality of life”可知，that指代的是城市规划的不合理性。
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。
As a teenager, convincing yourself to stay away from electronics to plant a garden might not be an easy task.__11__ This is because whether you have the yard space to grow a garden or there are community gardens in your area, getting yourself involved has several benefits.
For example, caring for plants helps you develop responsibility.Also you can gain a sense of accomplishment and self confidence as you raise them from small sprouts (苗芽) up through full blooming (盛开的) beauties.What's more, gardening has been shown to reduce stress and depression.__12__
In addition, outdoor time promotes exercise.Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise, even to the teen who generally avoids physical activity.__13__ So you may actually enjoy growing potatoes, or any other kinds of plants, for these benefits.
__14__ If you're looking for a new way that doesn't involve arguing to bond with your family, consider plants.You can have a good family time by taking care of plants together in your family garden.
Finally, growing food can encourage healthier eating habits.__15__ Tasting the fruits through your own efforts also inspires you to eat more of the items you grow yourself.What's more, a backyard garden is also an excellent way for you to ensure that what you eat is organic (有机的)．
A．Gardening also offers a great way to connect.
B．Meanwhile, it can improve your ability to focus.
C．But it's always a good idea to learn to love gardening.
D．You will experience the benefits of your efforts over time.
E．Sowing seeds and planting seedlings also require movement.
F．Try to become knowledgeable about making wise food choices for life.
G．Teens who grow their own food are more likely to enjoy healthy eating.
11．解析：选C 让自己远离电子产品去从事园艺是不易的，但园艺总是值得去爱的，因为它有许多好处。
12．解析：选B 根据空前的“has been shown to reduce stress and depression”可推断出，此处在介绍园艺在人的心理层面上的好处，园艺已被证明可以减轻压力和抑郁；同时，它也可以提高你的专注力。
13．解析：选E 园艺可以给缺少身体锻炼的青少年提供锻炼机会，播种和种植幼苗也需要运动。
14．解析：选A 根据空后的“bond with your family”可知，如果你想找一种不会牵涉到争吵的方式与家人建立良好的关系，那么请考虑园艺。因此，该段主要讲园艺是一种与人建立良好关系的方式。
15．解析：选G 该段第一句提到“种植水果或蔬菜能够促进更健康的饮食习惯”，G选项提到“种植水果或蔬菜的青少年更可能享受健康的饮食习惯”，该句是对第一句进一步的解释。
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。
If you're walking through Boston during a downpour, you might see a(n) __16__ appear before your eyes. For nearly a year, Bostonians __17__ the city streets in the rain may have __18__ poems written on the sidewalk.
Titled “Raining Poetry”， this __19__ resulted from cooperation between the nonprofit Mass Poetry and the city of Boston. The first poems were installed to __20__ the start of National Poetry Month, with several more __21__ to the city's streets last May 13. These poems cannot be seen during dry, __22__ weather, but appear like magic __23__ raindrops start falling from the sky.
The poems were __24__ by Danielle Legros Georges, Boston's poet laureate (桂冠诗人). They are all based on their __25__ to Boston, as well as the general themes of water and rain.
“I wanted to draw __26__ from poets influential in the Boston area literary, educational or cultural fields，”Georges said.
The poems were installed by __27__ of the Mayor's Mural Crew，an organization that introduces young artists to the process of __28__ public art.Using a water resistant spray (喷剂) and simple cardboard stencils (模板), the poems can be __29__ to the sidewalk in a matter of minutes and should wear away in six to eight weeks.
The poems appear throughout the city. __30__ all of the poems __31__ installed are written in English, Sara Siegel, program director for the Mass Poetry, hopes to add __32__ ones in the many languages that are __33__ throughout Boston.
“Our hope is in the next two years everyone in the state will meet a poem in their __34__ lives at least once or twice a month，” says Siegel.“This is a fun and __35__ way to bring poetry to the people.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。波士顿的街道上藏着秘密诗歌，只要下起雨，这些诗歌就会出现在城市的每个角落。
16．A.poem B．artist
C．beggar D．picture
解析：选A 根据下文中的“poems written on the sidewalk” 可知，如果雨天漫步波士顿街头，你可能会看到一首“诗歌(poem)”出现在眼前。
17．A.cleaning B．searching
C．wandering D．repairing
解析：选C 根据上文中的“you're walking through Boston”可知，此处指波士顿人“漫步(wandering)”在雨中的城市街头。
18．A.copied B．laughed at
C．published D．come across
解析：选D 根据上文中的“you might see a(n) ________ appear before your eyes” 可知，波士顿人可能会“发现(come across)”写在人行道上的诗歌。
19．A.theory B．project
C．routine D．problem
解析：选B 结合上文中的“Titled ‘Raining Poetry’”和下文中的“cooperation between the nonprofit Mass Poetry and the city of Boston”可知，“雨天诗歌”是非盈利组织Mass Poetry和波士顿市的合作“项目(project)”。
20．A.record B．describe
C．determine D．celebrate
解析：选D 根据下文中的“the start of National Poetry Month”可知，第一批安装的诗歌是为了“庆祝(celebrate)“全国诗歌月”的开始。
21．A.added B．related
C．compared D．contributed
解析：选A 结合上文中的“The first poems”和“several more”可知，安装好第一批诗歌后，又“增加(added)”了更多的诗歌。
22．A.rainy B．foggy
C．sunny D．snowy
解析：选C 根据上文中的“dry”可知，这些诗歌在干燥、“晴朗的(sunny)”天气里是看不到的。
23．A.once B．before
C．until D．though
解析：选A 下雨是诗歌出现的必要条件，所以此处填once。
24．A.read B．selected
C．invented D．translated
解析：选B 根据下文中的“I wanted to draw ________ from poets influential in the Boston area literary，educational or cultural fields”可知，这些诗歌是由波士顿桂冠诗人Danielle Legros Georges“选取(selected)”的。
25．A.ticket B．passage
C．entrance D．relationship
解析：选D 根据下文中的“the general themes of water and rain”和 “... from poets influential in the Boston area literary, educational or cultural fields”可知，所选诗歌都是和波士顿有一定“关系(relationship)”的或其主题是关于水和雨的。
26．A.works B．scenes
C．figures D．winners
解析：选A 结合上文中的“The poems were ________ by Danielle Legros Georges”和下文中的“from poets”可知，Danielle Legros Georges选择的是一些诗人的“作品(works)”。
27．A.friends B．colleagues
C．members D．characters
解析：选C 结合上文中的“The poems were installed”和下文中的“the Mayor's Mural Crew, an organization”可知，这些诗歌是由一个组织的“成员(members)”安装的。
28．A.teaching B．creating
C．discovering D．protecting
解析：选B 根据下文中的“Using a water resistant spray and simple cardboard stencils, the poems can be ________ to the sidewalk”可知，这一组织旨在让年轻的艺术家参与“创作 (creating)”公共艺术。
29．A.fixed B．applied
C．expanded D．turned
解析：选A 根据上文中的“The first poems were installed ... to the city's streets”可知，这些诗歌被“安装(fixed)”在人行道上。
30．A.If B．When
C．While D．Unless
解析：选C “all of the poems ________ installed are written in English”和“Sara Siegel, program director for the Mass Poetry, hopes to add ________ ones in the many languages”之间是让步关系，故此处填While表示“尽管”。
31．A.formally B．currently
C．properly D．frequently
解析：选B 根据下文中的“Sara Siegel，program director for the Mass Poetry，hopes to add ________ ones in the many languages”可知，“目前(currently)”安装的诗歌都是用英语书写的。
32．A.easy B．hard
C．old D．new
解析：选D 根据上文中的“hopes to add”可知，Sara Siegel希望增加一些其他语种的“新的(new)”诗歌。
33．A.studied B．spoken
C．ignored D．preserved
解析：选B 结合上文中的“many languages”和下文中的“throughout Boston”可知，Sara Siegel希望增加用波士顿其他语言写成的诗歌。spoken“讲”符合语境。
34．A.professional B．personal
C．lonely D．daily
解析：选D 结合上文中的 “walking through Boston”和下文中的“at least once or twice a month”可知，Siegel 希望人们在自己的“日常(daily)”生活中能经常看到诗歌。
35．A.typical B．familiar
C．unusual D．impossible
解析：选C 在人行道上安装诗歌是一种有趣的、“不寻常的(unusual)”方式。
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。
Can you speak to dolphins (海豚) Of course you can but you won't be able to understand them！Here is __36__ a biologist has told us：
Just like dogs, cats and other mammals, dolphins communicate using sound, sight, touch and taste. Dolphins don't have the ability to smell, __37__ their hearing and eyesight are excellent.Dolphins have their own language and they start talking to each other from birth. __38__ (actual), scientists think dolphins, like people, “talk” to each other about a lot of things, like their age, their __39__ (feeling) or finding food.And, like humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language __40__ (communicate). But understanding their conversations __41__ (be) not easy for humans.No one speaks “dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
Dolphins are social animals.They live in groups, and they often join others from different groups to play games and have fun.In fact, playing together is something only __42__ (intelligence) animals do.
Dolphins are a great helper for fishermen.When fish are near a boat, dolphins show signs __43__ the fishermen. __44__ (use) this method, fishermen can catch a lot of fish.And in return, the dolphins __45__ (give) some of the fish.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。海豚能够用自己的语言交流，还能够帮助渔民捕获更多的鱼。
36．what what a biologist has told us是表语从句，what在从句中作tell的宾语。
37．but 前后两个分句在意义上为转折关系，故用but连接。
38．Actually 空格中所填单词在这里修饰整个句子，需用actual的副词形式。
39．feelings 此处feeling表示“感情”，为可数名词且通常用复数。
40．to communicate 此处为不定式短语作目的状语。
41．is 这里说的是一般性情况，用一般现在时；动名词短语作主语，谓语动词用单数。
42．intelligent 空格中所填单词在这里修饰名词，需用intelligence的形容词形式。
43．to show sth.to sb.表示“给某人看某物”。
44．Using Using this method是现在分词短语作状语，表示方式，逻辑主语fishermen与分词动作use之间是主动关系。
45．are given 主语the dolphins是谓语动词动作的承受者，用被动语态；这里说的是一般性情况，故用一般现在时。
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是丽江市某中学的学生李华。你市为吸引国外游客，拟制作英语版丽江古城旅游宣传手册，并公开征稿。请你根据表格中所给提示信息，用英语写一篇短文应征。
概况 位于云南省西北部，是纳西族人的聚居地
景点特色 1.拥有大量土木结构的房屋、鹅卵石道路，以及许多明清时期的石桥和拱门；2.宗教壁画和东巴文化历史悠久，风格迥异。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：鹅卵石pebble；拱门archway
参考范文：
The Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is an ancient town where the Naxi minority people live. Most of the houses are made of earth and wood. The roads in the town are covered with coloured pebbles produced in Lijiang, and there are many stone bridges and archways built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Wandering in the town, you can see many religious wall paintings and experience the traditional Dongba Culture which is totally different and amazing.
Why not give it a try Your trip to the Old Town of Lijiang is sure to be enjoyable and worthwhile.
第二节：读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports_car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his_father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his_graduation,_his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold.
Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, “With all your money you give me a Bible？” He then stormed out of the house, leaving the_Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and a wonderful family, but realizing his father was very old, he thought perhaps he should go to see him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make the arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1
With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.
Paragraph 2
How many times do we miss blessings because they are not packaged as we expected？
参考范文：
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With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. As he was reading, a car key dropped from the back of the_Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports_car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his_graduation,_and the words “PAID IN FULL”. How great the love a father gave to his son! But it was too late for him to feel that packaged love from his_father.
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How many times do we miss blessings because they are not packaged as we expected Do not regret until you realize what you did is wrong. Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not, but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. Sometimes we don't realize the good fortune we have or we could have because we expect “the packaging” to be different. What may appear as bad fortune may in fact be the door that is just waiting to be opened.
