阶段仿真检测 (一) Unit 1 Building the future
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians when their intended courses of travel intersect (交叉), and end up being in each other’s way. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called “right of way”， or “priority”. It determines who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait. Signs, signals, markings and other features are often used to make priority clear.
A driver must yield (让行) the right of way to other drivers：
●When approaching a YIELD sign. Slow down or stop to avoid a crash.
●Even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection.
●When approaching emergency vehicles using sounding or flashing sirens.
●After coming to a complete stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign or a flashing red signal. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.
●When making a left turn on a red light after a stop from a one way street to another one way street with traffic moving to the left. (See Figure A．)
●When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four way stop intersection at the same time, the vehicle should yield to the vehicle on its right. (See Figure B．)
●When coming out of an alley, building, private road or driveway after coming to a complete stop. (See Figure C．)
●When crossing traffic at the end of a “T” road with no traffic control signs or signals. (See Figure D．)
1．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To explain the law of right of way.
B．To illustrate traffic signs and signals.
C．To inform drivers of general traffic rules.
D．To introduce traffic rules to pedestrians.
2．Which is the right behavior according to the text
A．Drive on once the light turns green.
B．Keep driving if there is no stop line.
C．Yield to emergency vehicles at any time.
D．Slow down when approaching a YIELD sign.
3．Which of the following description is TRUE according to the figures
A．Figure A: B should yield to A.
B．Figure B: A should yield to B.
C．Figure C: A should yield to B.
D．Figure D: A should yield to B.
B
Inside WeWork’s New York City headquarters on a Thursday morning, a handful of kids were selling carrots and peppers. The children are members of WeWork’s first school, WeGrow, where farming is part of the curriculum. They were interacting with WeGrow employees browsing the goods. “How many carrots would you like？” One girl asked. “We take Apple Pay，” another shouted.
Founded in 2010, WeWork has made a name for itself as a global network of coworking spaces. WeGrow is WeWork’s newest enterprise (事业) and its first attempt in the education industry.
WeGrow, a school which claims to grow “conscious leaders”， is inspired by the Montessori approach to learning that gives children the freedom to explore and choose their activities, so their nature of creativity and curiosity is preserved. But the goal is not to create next generation CEOs. “Leadership is a bit of an exciting word for people，” said Rebekah, WeGrow’s founder and CEO. “We’ve seen children do such a thing forever — running a lemonade stand every time, that’s what that is.”
WeGrow opened in the fall last year. Currently, 46 kids are enrolled in classes from pre kindergarten to fourth grade. The kids start every morning with live music, followed by yoga. They spend time in nature and choose to take either Hebrew or Mandarin courses. WeGrow students learn science, math, social studies and language arts. It also has a program for kids to connect with WeWork community members with careers in areas kids might be interested in. But the main concern is that standardized tests are not available to measure the students’ overall progress.
They want to create an environment where people can work to make a life and not just a living, but that’s part of a larger mission to raise the world’s awareness towards creating a world where people are happy and fulfilled and living in a sharing state.
4．What do we know about WeGrow from the text
A．It was founded in 2010.
B．It is intended for gifted kids.
C．It aims to preserve kids’ nature.
D．It got a lot of satisfaction from parents.
5．Which of the following reflects the Montessori approach
A．All kids learn to run the lemonade stand.
B．Students are allowed to establish markets in the yard.
C．The school committee arranges students’ activities.
D．Students work hard academically to become CEOs.
6．Why is it hard to measure students’ progress
A．Because there are so many courses.
B．Because the students are of a wide age range.
C．Because standardized tests have limitations.
D．Because the school lacks professional testers.
7．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Farming featured School
B．An Education based Business
C．Grow to Be a Future Leader
D．Learn to Make a Life, Not Just Living
C
Two deer jumped out in front of 16 year old Amanda Floyd’s car. She put on the brake, stopping the car just in time. But later, she started texting. Distracted, Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily, she wasn’t in a real car — she was in a driving simulator (模拟器) at Roosevelt High School, Ohio, US. “I never really realized that cars make a turn that much，” Amanda, a junior, said. She added that she wouldn’t text while driving anymore.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio State Highway Patrol brought the simulator to the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, texting, or talking on the phone.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. Experts believe the actual figure is probably higher.
The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowded around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a steering wheel (方向盘), brake and gas pedal (油门). It is made up of three large computer screens on a table.
Students choose a distraction, such as driving while drunk or texting. They always crash, of course. Then, they are pulled over by the police to be taught the bad results of their driving: how much damage they’ve caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if they’re going to go to prison.
“It teaches how to drive without being on the road，” said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer.
ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates.
“Driving is such a major responsibility, so take it seriously，” he said. “Put away your cellphone. A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving. It can not only change your life, but change someone else’s life forever. The results are serious.”
8．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1
A．Introduce the topic of the text.
B．Illustrate the author’s point of view.
C．Provide some advice for the readers.
D．Offer some background information.
9．Why is the driving simulator project introduced to Roosevelt High School
A．It tests the students’ ability to stay focused.
B．It gets students to have fun between classes.
C．It teaches students how to deal with traffic accidents.
D．It makes students aware of the dangers of distracted driving.
10．What can we know about the driving simulator
A．It is connected to the local police station.
B．It is a real car but has large computer screens.
C．It attracts the students’ interest as a computer program.
D．It benefits the students who use it more than those who only watch.
11．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Traffic rules in Ohio, US.
B．Dangers of distracted driving.
C．Simulated driving for students.
D．Advantages of computer games.
D
Google’s new camera, called Google Clips, is a small, smart device. It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子), but it’s not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own.
This roughly 2 inch by 2 inch camera, with a three hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smartphone.
The device uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithms include face recognition. “Once it learns that there’s a face you see frequently, it’ll try to get nice photos of the face，” said Juston Payne, the device’s product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, training it to know what happiness looks like. The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shoot — like when a child’s hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse.
The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing.
Were people concerned it could seem strange Yes, Payne admitted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that it is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet.
“This product is only possible because of the way that silicon has advanced, ” Payne said, noting that it was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, we’re likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets.
12．What is the most outstanding feature of Google Clips
A．It is equipped with tough glass.
B．It enables easy Internet access.
C．It allows of hands free photography.
D．It can be worn on your clothing.
13．What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Brief. B．Touching.
C．Unforgettable. D．Embarrassing.
14．What makes Google Clips a reality according to Juston Payne
A．The popularity of the Internet.
B．The advance in technology.
C．The rise of the smartphone industry.
D．The reduction in the price of lens.
15．What is the best title for the text
A．A New Digital Camera from Google
B．New Gadgets in the Age of Apps
C．Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
D．An Alternative Way to Photography
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I’ve always been interested in why we do the things we do, so last year I decided I’d like to study psychology. Most courses I found, however, were either too expensive, too long or were impossible to combine with work. I was about to give up __16__.
At first, I had no idea what they were talking about, but they explained that a MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course — a new type of course offered completely online to thousands of people, which is designed so that anyone can follow it, regardless of age, location or education — __17__.You can search for hundreds of different subjects, and can usually watch a short introduction video to get an idea of what the course is about.
__18__. At first, I didn’t know what to expect or how much time I might spend studying. Each week there were video lectures to watch and reading to do as well as some short assignments. The lectures were really interesting and easy to follow, and it was great to be able to watch them again or pause them to go and do something else. Most MOOCs have online forums (论坛), too, where students can discuss what they are learning. These are often really fascinating because there are so many different opinions, __19__. If you read everything on the forums, you won’t have time to finish the lectures!
__20__. There is a huge range of courses on offer in hundreds of subjects, and you have the chance to learn new things and be in contact with many different types of people, all from the comfort of your own home. Why not check out a MOOC and start learning something new today
A．but they are very time consuming
B．all you need is an Internet connection
C．when my friends suggested that I try a MOOC
D．I chose a six week Social Psychology course
E．it is difficult to find a course to combine with work
F．But the advantages of MOOCs for busy people today are obvious
G．In fact, that seems to be one of the problems of this new way of studying
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was recently involved in a bad traffic accident.I was knocked unconscious by the impact so I don’t __21__ anything about the accident.My first memory is being given oxygen as the doctors and nurses tried to __22__ me back to life.
As I lay in the emergency room, I found myself __23__ my life and thanking God that I was still __24__ and that nobody else was __25__.
Since that day, the physical recovery has been __26__， but not as tough as the emotional recovery.I’ve learned a lot about myself and about what really __27__ in this world.Things that are really important are not “things”．I’m not invincible (无敌的) and I cannot __28__ everything that happens in my life.I need to be better at __29__ the things that come my way that I didn’t plan for.As someone who was always in a __30__， it taught me to slow down a little.I have learned to live each day honestly and __31__.
__32__ I continue to heal physically and emotionally, I have a different opinion on __33__.When tragedy strikes, you can either let it __34__ your spirit, or use it as an opportunity to grow.
I have chosen to __35__ from it.
21．A.receive B．remember
C．mention D．care
22．A.bring B．hit
C．pay D．answer
23．A.sacrificing B．predicting
C．analyzing D．mourning
24．A.wealthy B．alive
C．optimistic D．healthy
25．A.threatened B．informed
C．ignored D．hurt
26．A.difficult B．smooth
C．quick D．stable
27．A.works B．happens
C．matters D．functions
28．A.understand B．control
C．identify D．oversee
29．A.rejecting B．identifying
C．improving D．accepting
30．A.hurry B．dilemma
C．routine D．mess
31．A.comfortably B．quietly
C．fully D．busily
32．A.As B．Before
C．Unless D．Although
33．A.love B．future
C．work D．life
34．A.lift B．break
C．protect D．show
35．A.suffer B．escape
C．discover D．learn
第二节(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。
At age 85, my mom still worked in her yard. I was joking with her one day and said, “Mom, I’m so glad there won’t be any grass?cutters in heaven, because you would have to use __36__ (they)！” She had a good laugh.
During all my life, mom has been working hard at something. Growing up, I didn’t have to worry about __37__ (get) new dresses. Mom made my dresses. She didn’t have a store?bought style; she would take a newspaper and cut her own style. She __38__ (use) a machine to make the dress.
Almost every baby __39__ our neighborhood had one of my mom’s quilts (被子). And other quilters have said the church window style is one of __40__ (hard) to do, so of course my mom had to show she could do it. At 85, she set out __41__(make) this beautiful quilt, __42__ has more than 1,000 pieces. Finally, she gained the __43__ (succeed). Now she is 88 years old, not in good health and unable to make quilts anymore. __44__ (lucky), she gave me that last quilt as a gift. It is __45__ unusual gift. Thank you, Mom.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你班交换生Alex给你发来邮件，他说很是困惑，不知如何学好汉语。请你用英语写一封回信，给他一些建议。内容包括：
1．理解与同情；
2．提出建议并给出理由；
3．希望建议有所帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
James was a captain in the United States Army, but no war zone could have prepared him for taking care of his three year old son Shawn on his own. James had taken leave from the army so his wife Jessica could go to take care of her sick mother. He was excited about playing Mr. Mom for a few weeks, but he had greatly underestimated Shawn.
Morning one started out interestingly. Shawn woke at 7：00 a．m., ready to start the day. James was still fast asleep when Shawn made his way into the bedroom. James was awoken to a firm slap on the forehead and a usually sweet little voice demanding that “Daddy get up”. James yawned and rubbed his head, saying, “Good morning, little man. How are you？”
“Get up, Daddy. I’m hungry.”
“Okay, I’m getting up.” James was out of bed, had his teeth brushed, his face washed, and was fully dressed in less than five minutes. Years of military training and repetition came in handy at times. Poor James had no idea just how much of that training he would need to pull from to get through the morning.
“Daddy, I’m hungry，” Shawn repeated, not so much informing, but rather ordering.
“How about we go get you dressed first？”
“No.”
“Yes. Let’s get dressed and then we will have breakfast.”
“No！” Shawn ran from the room.
“Excuse me, sir. You come back here！”
“No, sir！”
Once James finished laughing and regained his composure, he ran after Shawn who was waiting for him in the kitchen.“Shawn, we need to get dressed and then we’ll have breakfast.”
“Carry me，” Shawn ordered, lifting his arms up towards James. “Aren’t I supposed to be giving the orders around here？” James questioned as he picked up Shawn and carried him towards the bedroom.
Paragraph 1：
James threw his son to the bed and ordered him to take off his sleeping clothes.
Paragraph 2：
Therefore, Shawn ordered his daddy to
阶段仿真检测 (一) Unit 1 Building the future
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians when their intended courses of travel intersect (交叉), and end up being in each other’s way. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called “right of way”， or “priority”. It determines who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait. Signs, signals, markings and other features are often used to make priority clear.
A driver must yield (让行) the right of way to other drivers：
●When approaching a YIELD sign. Slow down or stop to avoid a crash.
●Even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection.
●When approaching emergency vehicles using sounding or flashing sirens.
●After coming to a complete stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign or a flashing red signal. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.
●When making a left turn on a red light after a stop from a one way street to another one way street with traffic moving to the left. (See Figure A．)
●When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four way stop intersection at the same time, the vehicle should yield to the vehicle on its right. (See Figure B．)
●When coming out of an alley, building, private road or driveway after coming to a complete stop. (See Figure C．)
●When crossing traffic at the end of a “T” road with no traffic control signs or signals. (See Figure D．)
语篇解读：当车辆和其他车辆、行人的行驶路线发生交叉时，往往会与其发生冲突。为了避免这样的冲突，本文给驾驶员们简单介绍了几种情况下优先通行权的归属方。
1．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To explain the law of right of way.
B．To illustrate traffic signs and signals.
C．To inform drivers of general traffic rules.
D．To introduce traffic rules to pedestrians.
解析：选A 写作意图题。通读全文可知，为了避免车辆之间的冲突，本文主要介绍了几种情况下优先通行权的归属方。故选A项。
2．Which is the right behavior according to the text
A．Drive on once the light turns green.
B．Keep driving if there is no stop line.
C．Yield to emergency vehicles at any time.
D．Slow down when approaching a YIELD sign.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据A driver must yield (让行) the right of way to other drivers：中的第一种情况“When approaching a YIELD sign. Slow down or stop to avoid a crash”可知，当接近一个让行标志时应减速或停车来避免撞车。故选D项。
3．Which of the following description is TRUE according to the figures
A．Figure A: B should yield to A.
B．Figure B: A should yield to B.
C．Figure C: A should yield to B.
D．Figure D: A should yield to B.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文中的“When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four way stop intersection at the same time, the vehicle should yield to the vehicle on its right. (See Figure B．)”可知，当两辆在不同车道的车辆同时到达四岔路口时，车辆应让行右侧车辆。故Figure B中A应该让行B。故选B项。
B
Inside WeWork’s New York City headquarters on a Thursday morning, a handful of kids were selling carrots and peppers. The children are members of WeWork’s first school, WeGrow, where farming is part of the curriculum. They were interacting with WeGrow employees browsing the goods. “How many carrots would you like？” One girl asked. “We take Apple Pay，” another shouted.
Founded in 2010, WeWork has made a name for itself as a global network of coworking spaces. WeGrow is WeWork’s newest enterprise (事业) and its first attempt in the education industry.
WeGrow, a school which claims to grow “conscious leaders”， is inspired by the Montessori approach to learning that gives children the freedom to explore and choose their activities, so their nature of creativity and curiosity is preserved. But the goal is not to create next generation CEOs. “Leadership is a bit of an exciting word for people，” said Rebekah, WeGrow’s founder and CEO. “We’ve seen children do such a thing forever — running a lemonade stand every time, that’s what that is.”
WeGrow opened in the fall last year. Currently, 46 kids are enrolled in classes from pre kindergarten to fourth grade. The kids start every morning with live music, followed by yoga. They spend time in nature and choose to take either Hebrew or Mandarin courses. WeGrow students learn science, math, social studies and language arts. It also has a program for kids to connect with WeWork community members with careers in areas kids might be interested in. But the main concern is that standardized tests are not available to measure the students’ overall progress.
They want to create an environment where people can work to make a life and not just a living, but that’s part of a larger mission to raise the world’s awareness towards creating a world where people are happy and fulfilled and living in a sharing state.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了WeWork开设的第一所学校WeGrow的相关情况，包括其办校宗旨、学习内容等。
4．What do we know about WeGrow from the text
A．It was founded in 2010.
B．It is intended for gifted kids.
C．It aims to preserve kids’ nature.
D．It got a lot of satisfaction from parents.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“that gives children the freedom to explore and choose their activities, so their nature of creativity and curiosity is preserved”可知，WeGrow给了孩子们探索和选择活动的自由，从而保护他们的创造力和好奇心的本性。故选C项。
5．Which of the following reflects the Montessori approach
A．All kids learn to run the lemonade stand.
B．Students are allowed to establish markets in the yard.
C．The school committee arranges students’ activities.
D．Students work hard academically to become CEOs.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段的第一、二句和第三段第一句中的“is inspired by the Montessori approach to learning ...their activities”可推知，学生们被允许在院子里设立市场可以反映出Montessori方法。故选B项。
6．Why is it hard to measure students’ progress
A．Because there are so many courses.
B．Because the students are of a wide age range.
C．Because standardized tests have limitations.
D．Because the school lacks professional testers.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“But the main concern is that standardized tests are not available to measure the students’ overall progress”可知，主要的担忧是，标准化考试无法衡量学生的整体进步。据此可推知，因为标准化考试有一定的局限性，所以很难衡量学生的进步。故选C项。
7．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Farming featured School
B．An Education based Business
C．Grow to Be a Future Leader
D．Learn to Make a Life, Not Just Living
解析：选D 标题归纳题。根据最后一段中的“They want to create an environment where people can work to make a life and not just a living”并结合文章其他内容可知，WeWork开设了第一所学校WeGrow，想创造一个人们能努力创造生活而不仅仅是谋生的环境。故选D项。
C
Two deer jumped out in front of 16 year old Amanda Floyd’s car. She put on the brake, stopping the car just in time. But later, she started texting. Distracted, Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily, she wasn’t in a real car — she was in a driving simulator (模拟器) at Roosevelt High School, Ohio, US. “I never really realized that cars make a turn that much，” Amanda, a junior, said. She added that she wouldn’t text while driving anymore.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio State Highway Patrol brought the simulator to the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, texting, or talking on the phone.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. Experts believe the actual figure is probably higher.
The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowded around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a steering wheel (方向盘), brake and gas pedal (油门). It is made up of three large computer screens on a table.
Students choose a distraction, such as driving while drunk or texting. They always crash, of course. Then, they are pulled over by the police to be taught the bad results of their driving: how much damage they’ve caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if they’re going to go to prison.
“It teaches how to drive without being on the road，” said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer.
ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates.
“Driving is such a major responsibility, so take it seriously，” he said. “Put away your cellphone. A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving. It can not only change your life, but change someone else’s life forever. The results are serious.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一个驾驶模拟器，学生通过操作这个驾驶模拟器可以增强交通安全意识。
8．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1
A．Introduce the topic of the text.
B．Illustrate the author’s point of view.
C．Provide some advice for the readers.
D．Offer some background information.
解析：选A 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章第一段讲述了一个事例，然后通过这个事例引出了本文的话题，即driving simulator。由此可推知，作者写第一段的目的是引出文章的主题。
9．Why is the driving simulator project introduced to Roosevelt High School
A．It tests the students’ ability to stay focused.
B．It gets students to have fun between classes.
C．It teaches students how to deal with traffic accidents.
D．It makes students aware of the dangers of distracted driving.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, texting, or talking on the phone”可知，他们想要帮助学生们了解驾车时醉酒、发短信或者打电话的危害，故选D。
10．What can we know about the driving simulator
A．It is connected to the local police station.
B．It is a real car but has large computer screens.
C．It attracts the students’ interest as a computer program.
D．It benefits the students who use it more than those who only watch.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的描述，尤其是“The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students”可知，这个驾驶模拟器实质上是一个电脑程序，和许多电脑游戏一样，它很受学生们的欢迎，引起了学生们的兴趣，故选C。
11．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Traffic rules in Ohio, US.
B．Dangers of distracted driving.
C．Simulated driving for students.
D．Advantages of computer games.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一个驾驶模拟器，学生通过操作它可以增强交通安全意识，故选C。
D
Google’s new camera, called Google Clips, is a small, smart device. It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子), but it’s not designed to be worn on your clothing. Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own.
This roughly 2 inch by 2 inch camera, with a three hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness, is intended for candid moments, like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smartphone.
The device uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes. Those algorithms include face recognition. “Once it learns that there’s a face you see frequently, it’ll try to get nice photos of the face，” said Juston Payne, the device’s product manager. And they also want it to recognize facial expressions, training it to know what happiness looks like. The Google team also trained it to recognize what not to shoot — like when a child’s hand is over the lens, or if it is tossed in a dark purse.
The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone, as it has no screen for viewing or editing.
Were people concerned it could seem strange Yes, Payne admitted. But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is. A green light on the front signals that it is on. Besides, unlike a camera meant to monitor your home, it is not connected to the Internet.
“This product is only possible because of the way that silicon has advanced, ” Payne said, noting that it was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device this size. Going forward, we’re likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了谷歌的人工智能相机。
12．What is the most outstanding feature of Google Clips
A．It is equipped with tough glass.
B．It enables easy Internet access.
C．It allows of hands free photography.
D．It can be worn on your clothing.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Most interestingly, it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own”可知，这款新型相机最具特色的地方就是通过人工智能解放了人的双手，故选C。
13．What does the underlined word “candid” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Brief. B．Touching.
C．Unforgettable. D．Embarrassing.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smartphone”可知，这些时刻太快，转瞬即逝，因此需要抓拍，故A项与画线词含义相近。
14．What makes Google Clips a reality according to Juston Payne
A．The popularity of the Internet.
B．The advance in technology.
C．The rise of the smartphone industry.
D．The reduction in the price of lens.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的第一句可知，技术上的进步让这种相机成为可能，故选B。
15．What is the best title for the text
A．A New Digital Camera from Google
B．New Gadgets in the Age of Apps
C．Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
D．An Alternative Way to Photography
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段的开篇点题，并结合对全文的整体理解，尤其是关键词camera可知，本文主要讲述的是Google研发的新型相机，故选A。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I’ve always been interested in why we do the things we do, so last year I decided I’d like to study psychology. Most courses I found, however, were either too expensive, too long or were impossible to combine with work. I was about to give up __16__.
At first, I had no idea what they were talking about, but they explained that a MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course — a new type of course offered completely online to thousands of people, which is designed so that anyone can follow it, regardless of age, location or education — __17__.You can search for hundreds of different subjects, and can usually watch a short introduction video to get an idea of what the course is about.
__18__. At first, I didn’t know what to expect or how much time I might spend studying. Each week there were video lectures to watch and reading to do as well as some short assignments. The lectures were really interesting and easy to follow, and it was great to be able to watch them again or pause them to go and do something else. Most MOOCs have online forums (论坛), too, where students can discuss what they are learning. These are often really fascinating because there are so many different opinions, __19__. If you read everything on the forums, you won’t have time to finish the lectures!
__20__. There is a huge range of courses on offer in hundreds of subjects, and you have the chance to learn new things and be in contact with many different types of people, all from the comfort of your own home. Why not check out a MOOC and start learning something new today
A．but they are very time consuming
B．all you need is an Internet connection
C．when my friends suggested that I try a MOOC
D．I chose a six week Social Psychology course
E．it is difficult to find a course to combine with work
F．But the advantages of MOOCs for busy people today are obvious
G．In fact, that seems to be one of the problems of this new way of studying
语篇解读：“我”想学习心理学，但是“我”发现大部分心理学课程不仅昂贵而且不实用。在朋友的推荐下，“我”学习了MOOC在线心理学课程。该课程学习方式灵活，内容丰富，很适合“我”。
16．选C 根据该处所在的位置可知，该处承上启下；由下文介绍的“MOOC”可推知，该处表示，“我”发现大部分心理学课程要么太昂贵或者太长，要么不能与工作相结合，正当“我”准备放弃时，“我”的朋友建议“我”尝试一门MOOC。故C项正确。
17．选B 根据空前的“a new type of course offered completely online to thousands of people, which is designed so that anyone can follow it, regardless of age, location or education”可知，该课程是一种新的为成千上万人完全在线提供的课程，其设计目的是让任何人都能理解它，无论年龄、地点或教育程度；据此可推知，空处应说明学习该课程的唯一条件，即必须连上网，故B项正确。
18．选D 由该段第二、三句“At first, I didn’t know what to expect or how much time I might spend studying. Each week there were video lectures to watch and reading to do as well as some short assignments”可知，此处介绍了起初学习这门课的状况和每周在线学习的内容，包括观看视频讲座、阅读等，故D项与此处匹配。
19．选A 根据空后一句“If you read everything on the forums, you won’t have time to finish the lectures！”可知，如果你把论坛上的所有内容都读了，你将没有时间看完讲座；据此可知，空处应说明看论坛上的内容很费时间，故A项正确。
20．选F 由该段第二句可知，这里有数百门课程可供选择，你有机会学习新事物，接触各种各样的人，所有这些都可以在舒适的家中进行。据此可知，此处主要介绍MOOC的优点：内容丰富，方便学习，扩充社交范围。故F项符合语境。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was recently involved in a bad traffic accident.I was knocked unconscious by the impact so I don’t __21__ anything about the accident.My first memory is being given oxygen as the doctors and nurses tried to __22__ me back to life.
As I lay in the emergency room, I found myself __23__ my life and thanking God that I was still __24__ and that nobody else was __25__.
Since that day, the physical recovery has been __26__， but not as tough as the emotional recovery.I’ve learned a lot about myself and about what really __27__ in this world.Things that are really important are not “things”．I’m not invincible (无敌的) and I cannot __28__ everything that happens in my life.I need to be better at __29__ the things that come my way that I didn’t plan for.As someone who was always in a __30__， it taught me to slow down a little.I have learned to live each day honestly and __31__.
__32__ I continue to heal physically and emotionally, I have a different opinion on __33__.When tragedy strikes, you can either let it __34__ your spirit, or use it as an opportunity to grow.
I have chosen to __35__ from it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者遭遇了一场车祸，苏醒之后开始思考人生。
21．A.receive B．remember
C．mention D．care
解析：选B 根据空前的“I was knocked unconscious”和下一句中的“first memory”可推出作者被撞倒失去了意识，车祸过程都记不起来了。
22．A.bring B．hit
C．pay D．answer
解析：选A 根据本句语境可推出医护人员在全力抢救作者。bring sb.back to life 意为“救活某人”。
23．A.sacrificing B．predicting
C．analyzing D．mourning
解析：选C 根据下文作者对人生的思考可知，作者苏醒过来以后开始分析自己的人生并感谢上帝让他活着。
24．A.wealthy B．alive
C．optimistic D．healthy
解析：选B 参见上题解析。
25．A.threatened B．informed
C．ignored D．hurt
解析：选D 根据空前的内容可推出此处表示所幸没有其他人受伤。
26．A.difficult B．smooth
C．quick D．stable
解析：选A 根据“but not as tough as the emotional recovery”中“tough”的提示可判断选A项。
27．A.works B．happens
C．matters D．functions
解析：选C 根据下文“Things that are really important are not ‘things’”可知，作者更加了解自己了，并且知道了在这个世界上什么才是真正重要的。
28．A.understand B．control
C．identify D．oversee
解析：选B 根据“I’m not invincible”可推断作者认为有些事是自己无法控制的。
29．A.rejecting B．identifying
C．improving D．accepting
解析：选D 此处表示对一些突如其来的事情最好学会接受。
30．A.hurry B．dilemma
C．routine D．mess
解析：选A 根据空后的“slow down a little”可知，作者以前一直是匆匆忙忙，这件事教会他放缓脚步。
31．A.comfortably B．quietly
C．fully D．busily
解析：选C 作者知道了要真诚并充实地过好每一天。
32．A.As B．Before
C．Unless D．Although
解析：选A 在“我”康复的阶段，“我”对生活有了不同的看法。
33．A.love B．future
C．work D．life
解析：选D 参见上题解析。
34．A.lift B．break
C．protect D．show
解析：选B 当悲剧袭来的时候，你可以让它摧毁你的意志，也可以用它作为一个让自己成长的机会。
35．A.suffer B．escape
C．discover D．learn
解析：选D 而“我”选择了从中吸取教训。
第二节(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。
At age 85, my mom still worked in her yard. I was joking with her one day and said, “Mom, I’m so glad there won’t be any grass?cutters in heaven, because you would have to use __36__ (they)！” She had a good laugh.
During all my life, mom has been working hard at something. Growing up, I didn’t have to worry about __37__ (get) new dresses. Mom made my dresses. She didn’t have a store?bought style; she would take a newspaper and cut her own style. She __38__ (use) a machine to make the dress.
Almost every baby __39__ our neighborhood had one of my mom’s quilts (被子). And other quilters have said the church window style is one of __40__ (hard) to do, so of course my mom had to show she could do it. At 85, she set out __41__(make) this beautiful quilt, __42__ has more than 1,000 pieces. Finally, she gained the __43__ (succeed). Now she is 88 years old, not in good health and unable to make quilts anymore. __44__ (lucky), she gave me that last quilt as a gift. It is __45__ unusual gift. Thank you, Mom.
语篇解读：作者的妈妈喜欢做被子，她把最后做成的那床被子作为礼物留给了作者。
36．them 考查代词。them指代grass?cutters，作use的宾语，故用其宾格形式。
37．getting 考查非谓语动词。位于介词后，应用动名词。worry about doing sth.意为“担心做某事”。
38．used 考查动词的时态。use这个动作发生在过去，故用一般过去时。
39．in 考查介词。这里表示在我们小区内的每个小孩，故用介词in。
40．the hardest 考查形容词最高级。这里是指“最难的事”之一，故用形容词最高级形式。
41．to make 考查非谓语动词。set out to do sth.意为“开始做某事”。
42．which 考查定语从句。先行词是quilt，指物，空处在从句中作主语，故填which引导非限制性定语从句。
43．success 考查名词。这里是指她获得了成功，需填succeed的名词形式。
44．Luckily 考查副词。修饰整个句子，应用副词。luckily意为“幸运地是”，符合语境。
45．an 考查冠词。此处表示泛指，且unusual第一个音节是元音，故用不定冠词an。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你班交换生Alex给你发来邮件，他说很是困惑，不知如何学好汉语。请你用英语写一封回信，给他一些建议。内容包括：
1．理解与同情；
2．提出建议并给出理由；
3．希望建议有所帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Alex,
I am sorry to learn you are having trouble with your Chinese.However, this situation is easy to change.Now, I’d like to give you some advice.
Firstly, listen to Chinese songs or watch Chinese movies, which is good to improve your listening and speaking skills.Secondly, you’d better do more reading to enlarge your vocabulary, for it is very important in language learning.Thirdly, why not keep diaries in Chinese It is useful for your writing.By doing all these well, you can make great progress.
Hope that my advice can help you.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
James was a captain in the United States Army, but no war zone could have prepared him for taking care of his three year old son Shawn on his own. James had taken leave from the army so his wife Jessica could go to take care of her sick mother. He was excited about playing Mr. Mom for a few weeks, but he had greatly underestimated Shawn.
Morning one started out interestingly. Shawn woke at 7：00 a．m., ready to start the day. James was still fast asleep when Shawn made his way into the bedroom. James was awoken to a firm slap on the forehead and a usually sweet little voice demanding that “Daddy get up”. James yawned and rubbed his head, saying, “Good morning, little man. How are you？”
“Get up, Daddy. I’m hungry.”
“Okay, I’m getting up.” James was out of bed, had his teeth brushed, his face washed, and was fully dressed in less than five minutes. Years of military training and repetition came in handy at times. Poor James had no idea just how much of that training he would need to pull from to get through the morning.
“Daddy, I’m hungry，” Shawn repeated, not so much informing, but rather ordering.
“How about we go get you dressed first？”
“No.”
“Yes. Let’s get dressed and then we will have breakfast.”
“No！” Shawn ran from the room.
“Excuse me, sir. You come back here！”
“No, sir！”
Once James finished laughing and regained his composure, he ran after Shawn who was waiting for him in the kitchen.“Shawn, we need to get dressed and then we’ll have breakfast.”
“Carry me，” Shawn ordered, lifting his arms up towards James. “Aren’t I supposed to be giving the orders around here？” James questioned as he picked up Shawn and carried him towards the bedroom.
Paragraph 1：
James threw his son to the bed and ordered him to take off his sleeping clothes.
Paragraph 2：
Therefore, Shawn ordered his daddy to
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
James threw his son to the bed and ordered him to take off his sleeping clothes.However, his son cried, “No, sir！”“Take your sleeping clothes off and then we’ll have breakfast.”Shawn quickly did that. “Yay, breakfast time！” James quickly realized the importance of specificity with children. When he wanted to make some food for his son, Shawn stopped him.“What What do I have to do right？”“That’s not what Mommy does.”“Okay, what does Mommy do？” James asked. “Mommy makes me biscuits. I want biscuits. I want Mommy.”
Paragraph 2：
Therefore, Shawn ordered his daddy to make some biscuits for him. “Daddy, I’m hungry again; you must make them quickly.”That was like his father ordered soldiers to obey. At first James didn’t respond, but Shawn rushed to the kitchen. Seeing that, James quickly said, “OK, sir.” The noon was coming near, and James put his son onto the bed, but he cried again, “Where is my Mommy I want Mommy.” “OK, when you wake up, your mother will stand by you，” James said. “Really I’m going to sleep.” At last, he had to ask his wife to come back.
