2013-2014年深圳市高中英语必修 6 Module5The power of nature单元测试题
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2013-2014年深圳市高中英语必修 6 Module5单元测试题
I 语言知识及应用
（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
I was taking a walk in the woods on a late August evening. Suddenly, a cool wind started to blow
and a single red maple leaf broke off from its tree and 1 down and around until it landed 2 upon the top of my head. I took the leaf in my hand and looked at it with a smile. I knew that soon the 3 mountains of my home would be 4 by God's own hand. Soon every leaf on every tree would become a(n) 5 .Bright and beautiful reds would come first, 6 by sunny yellows and glorious golds. Brilliant oranges and earthy browns would 7 complete this colorful canvas (画布).
As I walked on, my mind was filled with 8 of autumns past. I remembered the crisp sound as I walked on the 9 fallen leaves. I remembered the 10 dry leaf smell that filled the air. I remembered huge piles of leaves that my children hid in, jumped on, and ran through. I 11 remembered dancing on that colorful carpet while it crackled (发爆裂声) underneath my feet. I also thought of how autumn is the most bittersweet of seasons. It is so beautiful and yet so brief It is so 12 and yet also a sign of winter to come. It is the last 13 that our time on Earth is short and that we need to cherish it before it is gone. That is why I plan to take more walks in the woods while the colors 14 . That is why I plan to dance in the leaves again this 15 . I love this beautiful season and I plan to love more, share more and smile more in the days I have left here.
1. A. flowed B. jumped
C. rushed D. circled
2. A. peacefully B. excitedly
C. temporarily D. tightly
3. A. brown B green
C. gold D. red
4. A. grasped B. challenged
C. painted D. created
5. A. masterpiece B. picture
C. sight D. impression
6. A. set B. contained
C. followed D. survived
7. A. previously B. frequently
C. deliberately D. finally
8. A. opinions B. memories
C. attitudes D. suggestions
9. A. freshly B. fortunately
C. swiftly D. damply
10. A. ugly B. strange
C. ridiculous D. delightful
11. A. originally B. normally
C. even D. hardly
12. A. essential B. joyous
C. disappointing D. enthusiastic
13. A. reminder B. glance
C. sign D. season
14. A. disappear B. spread
C. change D. last
15. A. spring B. summer
C. autumn D. winter
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的
词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Great Britain and the United Kingdom refer to different areas. Great Britain is very often, 16 incorrectly, used as a synonym (同义词) for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland or the UK 17 short.
If you look at the full name of the UK, you 18 (see) that the UK includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Sometimes people use the shortened name Britain instead of Great Britain 19 (mean) the same thing, but really Britain only refers to England and Wales.
Great Britain is a 20 (politics) term which describes the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales, the three nations which together include all the land on the island. Great Britain has 21 area of 224,820 square kilometers and is the 22 (large) island of the British Isles.
There are many rivers in Great Britain. Among the most important rivers is the Thames, 23 flows into the North Sea. 24 length is 340 km and it is the deepest river in Britain. It is navigable (可通航的) as far as the capital of Great Britain -London. Greater London has a total land area of about l,605 square kilometers 25 a population of about 8.1 million and it is divided into 32 boroughs.
II 阅读
（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If I could change one thing in the world right now, it would be to stop global warming and climate change. Climate change has now become the 2lst century's number one environmental concern. Not only does it affect the way humans live, but it also affects the animals' way of life. It's high
time we did something about it.
Some people may say that global warming isn't serious, but in fact it is. Studies have suggested that by the year 2050 two-thirds of the Earth's polar bears will have died. In 1973, Norway, the United States, Denmark, Canada and the former U.S.S.R. all signed the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears and Their Habitat. The Agreement says that "the taking of polar bears shall be prohibited", and that ''the term ''taking' includes hunting, killing and capturing". Well, doesn't it mean killing them by letting them die from global warming? If global warming continues to threaten the polar bears, scientists predict that they will
become extinct within the next century.
Some people say that global warming isn't our fault, but it really is a man-made problem. Things like burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil have caused these climate changes. Agriculture, deforestation (毁林) and industrial processes have also affected the changes. All the coal, gas and oil that we use contribute the carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. These gases are what we call greenhouse gases and they trap heat in the atmosphere. Scientists say that sixty to eighty percent greenhouse gases must be gone by the year 2050 in order to avoid the warming of only two degrees Celsius.
We all need to put forth an effort. By using energy-efficient light bulbs, appliances, computers as well as heating and cooling more efficiently, conserving water, switching to reusable power, reducing air travel, driving less and driving smarter you can help make a difference. Remember, global warming is an issue and it's affecting everyone and everything. We made the mess, so it's time we should clean it up.
26. According to the passage, people now are most concerned about________.
A climate change B. population
C. living standard D. pollution
27. The Agreement was signed to________.
A. prevent global warming
B. protect polar bears and their habitat
C. protect the environment
D. punish those "taking" polar bears
28. How do green gases affect the climate?
A. By warming the atmosphere.
B. By preventing heat from escaping.
C. By burning fossil fuels.
D. By mixing different gases.
29. Which one is NOT helpful in reducing global warming?
A. Using energy-efficient appliances.
B. Heating and cooling more efficiently.
C. Switching to reusable power.
D. Washing with the running water.
30. What's the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To discuss the serious situation polar bears face.
B. To criticize the behavior of human beings towards the environment.
C. To call for people to make a better effort to prevent global warming.
D. To analyze the reasons why the earth is becoming warmer.
B
Cloning is a highly controversial issue but it has arguably been the dream of many scientists from all over the world. Animal cloning has become increasingly popular, although with disadvantages, since it has been thought to be able to solve problems of rescuing endangered species, reviving extinct species and to solve genetic problems in animals. The first successful cloning in animals-well-known Dolly the sheep - revealed a path in bioengineering (生物工程) that many bioengineers were willing to work on. Dolly showed that cloning animals could really work. However, many have thought much more about human cloning and animal cloning and their ideas about this process have been put into various movies. Here one can read more about cloning in the entertainment industry.
Cloning in movies usually follows the same storyline and it begins with the great discovery of creating life by using a cell from another person or animal. At first, most of these movies describe a rather positive side of the story in terms of revealing how beneficial bioengineering could be and what people could do with it. Yet, most of them then turn to the ethical (伦理的) problems that come with cloning, such as, whether human cloning or animal cloning should be allowed. Animal cloning and its potential negative effects were shown in Jurassic Park, a movie about dinosaurs. Moreover, human cloning has been featured in science fiction movies, including Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, The Expanded Universe or The Clone Wars.
Cloning seems, however, a much more plausible (貌似可信的) phenomenon on screen than in real life, which is attractive to many individuals. Yet, animal cloning can occur in real life and it is
hoped that it will be useful to human and more development will be recorded in the field of
bioengineering.
31. According to the passage, which problem can't be solved through animal cloning?
A. Rescuing endangered species.
B. Reviving extinct species.
C. Solving genetic problems in animals.
D. Facing the ethical problems.
32. What was the significance of Dolly the sheep?
A. It showed human cloning could become true.
B. It led the way for bioengineers to human cloning.
C. It revealed animal cloning was possible.
D. It inspired filmmakers to put Dolly into movies.
33. Which of the following is TRUE about the movies mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. The movies revealed the positive side of animal cloning to human beings.
B. Jurassic Park implied the potential negative aspects of animal cloning.
C. Human cloning was portrayed in all the movies mentioned in this paragraph.
D. Star Wars Episode II is about dinosaurs that everyone knows and has seen.
34. The second paragraph is mainly about______.
A. cloning in science fiction
B. Star Wars Episode II
C. Jurassic Park
D. the entertainment industry
35. It is indicated in the last paragraph that_______.
A. though animal cloning is possible, it is not useful in real life to human beings
B. with the development of bioengineering, human cloning will soon occur in real life
C. cloning in real life is not as useful to humans as that on screen
D. there is a long way to go before animal cloning can be used in the field of bioengineering
C
Small earthquakes were reported in the central part of the United States on Thursday morning, according to the USGS website. A 3.2 earthquake in Oklahoma and a 3.4 earthquake in New Mexico were reported in the early morning hours of April 8.
The minor earthquakes occurred in New Mexico at 3:36 am Mountain Time and in Oklahoma at 7:42 am Central Standard Time (6:42 am Mountain Time).
The New Mexico earthquake was reported at a depth of 3.1 miles and was centered 20 miles west of Raton. New Mexico, near the New Mexico-Colorado border. The location of this earthquake was 198 miles south of Denver, Colorado.
The earthquake that occurred in Oklahoma, was measured at a depth of 3.1 miles and. was centered two miles south to southwest of Jones. Oklahoma and 13 miles cast to northeast of Oklahoma City.
The mapped locations of both earthquakes show them to be within approximately 490 miles of
each other.
According to the USGS, earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are, uncommon and infrequent. The most active fault zone (断裂带) in the east of the Rockies is the New Madrid Seismic Zone (地震区) which is centered in southeastern Missouri and includes Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and southern Illinois.
During the winter of 1811 and 1812, several earthquakes occurred in the New Madrid Seismic Zone centered near New Madrid, Missouri.
These historic New Madrid earthquakes could be felt in Oklahoma, although the area has not been a hot bed of seismic activity. Most recently a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in eastern Oklahoma near Wewoka on May 2, 1969 and small shakes in the l.0 to 2.0 magnitude range are occasionally registered in the region.
The New Mexico area experienced occasional seismic activity including a 4.1 magnitude quake in 1973 and a 5.5 earthquake in 1966. Minor damage was reported from both quakes.
While these small earthquakes on April 8 likely went unnoticed, they are reminders that the earth is ever changing and earthquakes can occur anywhere at any time without warning.
36. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first paragraph?
A. Both of the two earthquakes happened on the same day.
B. Both Oklahoma and New Mexico are in the central part of the United States.
C. A 3.4 earthquake happened in Oklahoma and a 3.2 earthquake in New Mexico.
D. Small earthquakes were recorded in the center of the United States.
37. What does the underlined word 4 “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The two earthquakes in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
B. Oklahoma and New Mexico.
C. The locations on the maps.
D. The depth of the two earthquakes.
38. What's the most active fault zone in the east of the Rockies?
A. The east of the Rocky Mountains.
B. The central part of the United States.
C. The New Madrid Seismic Zone.
D. Southeastern Missouri.
39. What can be learnt from the passage?
A. There is a time difference between Central Standard Time and Mountain Time.
B. Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are common and frequent.
C. The area of Oklahoma has been a hot bed of seismic activity.
D. Earthquakes on April 8 can be noticed and warn people to be careful.
40. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Why Earthquakes Happened Frequently in the United States
B. Minor Earthquakes Registered in Oklahoma and New Mexico
C. The Damage Earthquakes Caused to Oklahoma and New Mexico
D. A Brief Introduction to the New Madrid Seismic Zone
D
A fossil of a squirrel-like creature, described as a great-great-grand uncle 165 million years before modern man, has been discovered in China.
The ancient mammalian (哺乳动物) relative, called Megaconus mammaliaformis, is one of the best-preserved fossils of the mammaliaform groups which are long-extinct relatives to modem mammals.
The discovery in Inner Mongolia has also provided evidence that characteristics such as hair and fur originated well before the rise of the first true mammals.
Believed to date back around 165 million years, Megaconus co-existed with feathered dinosaurs in the Jurassic era, nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared on the Earth.
Zhe-Xi Luo, professor of organismal biology and anatomy at the University of Chicago said, "We finally have a glimpse of what may be the ancestral condition of all mammals, by looking at what is preserved in Megaconus."
Preserved in the fossil are some hairs and underfur, making Megaconus only the second known pre-mammalian fossil with fur.
A terrestrial (陆生的) animal about the size of a large ground squirrel, Megaconus was likely an omnivore, possessing clearly mammalian dental features and jaw hinge.
Professor Luo and his team identified clearly non-mammalian characteristics such as its primitive middle ears, still attached to the jaw, are o‰ seen in reptiles.
The Megaconus' anklebones and vertebral column are also similar to the previously known mamma-like reptiles.
Professor Luo said, "We cannot say that Megaconus is our direct ancestor, but it certainly looks like a great-great-grand uncle 165 million years before."
These features are evidence of what our mammalian ancestor looked like during the Triassic-Jurassic transition.
Megaconus shows that much adaptation found in modem mammals was already tried by our distant, extinct relatives.
In a sense, the three big branches of modem mammals are all accidental survivors among many other mammaliaform lineages(血统)that disappeared.
The fossil is now in the collections in the Paleontological Museum of Liaoning in China.
41. Tyrannosaurus Rex probably lived on the earth_______.
A. 165 million years ago
B. 100 million years ago
C. 65 million years ago
D. 265 million years ago
42. According to the passage, Professor Luo believed that______.
A. Megaconus is not our direct ancestor but, rather, our distant great-great-grand uncle
B. the features of Megaconus let us learn more about our mammalian ancestor
C. there was no sign that our distant, extinct relatives learnt how to adapt
D. the three big branches of modem mammals survived from one mammaliaform lineage
43. Which of the following descriptions of Megaconus is TRUE?
A. It is the best-preserved fossil of the mammaliaform groups.
B. It was a squirrel-like animal with hairs and fur living on the land.
C. Its primitive middle ears attached to the jaw are a mammalian characteristic.
D. Its anklebones and vertebral column are the same as the reptiles.
44. It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. dinosaurs with feathers lived long before Tyrannosaurus Rex
B. we have a thorough understanding of the ancestral condition of all mammals
C. Megaconus is the only known pre-mammalian fossil with fur
D. the fossil is now in the Paleontological Museum of Liaoning in China
45. When does this article most likely appear?
A. Science fiction. B. A news report.
C. A medical report. D. Popular science.
第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
首先，请阅读以下书籍的评论性简介：
A．
How Does Baby Feel?
There are so many feelings that Baby can have. Baby feels happy, sleepy, hungry and more in this delightful Karen Katz book.
B．
The Sasquatch Escape
The author Suzanne Selfors describes a wild journey filled with mysterious creatures and funny adventures.
C.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Kyle Keeley is very popular with kids. The hero, Luigi Lemoncello, who is the most creative gamemaker in the world, is a genius.
D．
Paperboy
A boy speaks with difficulty. However, he tries to communicate with different people and finally overcomes his problem.
E．
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Timmy .Failure is created by best-selling cartoonist Stephan Pastis. With perfect visual humor, Stephan Pastis gets you laughing.
F．
That Is Not a Good Idea!
This is a funny, interactive picture book from best-selling author Mo Willems. The funny details in the illustrations will make you laugh a lot.
请阅读以下人员信息，为他们选择合适的书籍。
46. Different people have different hobbies, and some of the hobbies are quite special. Ian, a 13-year-old schoolboy, loves collecting any book written by Stephan Pastis, probably the most popular cartoonist in America. Today Ian would like to go to a bookstore to find a book written by this great man for his next three hours' reading.
47. Susan has a 7-month-old daughter. She is a housewife and stays at home taking care of her baby. As her daughter is growing little by little, Susan has a feeling that her baby has difficulty in understanding herself and she needs to find a book to tell her what her feelings are at different times.
48. Mr and Mrs Foster are quite worried about their son Michael, 12 years old, because he seems to be very unhappy every day. They are trying to find a funny story book for Michael so that he can get some laughter from it and become happy. They think a book with illustrations will be a very good choice.
49. Billy loves stories about people overcoming Difficulties, and his father Mr Casner really likes this because he thinks children should try to read more inspiring stories so that they can be encouraged by the positive attitude in the story. Therefore, Mr Casner is looking for a book with encoura9ng stories for Billy to read.
50. Mr Batstone wants to buy his son Simon a book as his 9th birthday present. Simon likes adventure stories very much. Whenever he finds one m a magazine, he will finish reading it as soon as possible. So Mr Batstone hopes to find a book full of adventure stories.
III 写作
（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 基础写作（共1小题；满分15分）
下面是克隆披头士乐队主唱约翰·列侬(John Lennon)的有关信息：
事件：加拿大牙医祖克(Zuko)花了3万美元买下披头士乐队(the Beatles)主唱约翰·列侬的一颗牙齿，想克隆一个约翰·列侬。
反应：有人赞成，因为可以再次听到约翰·列侬的歌唱；有人反对，因为目前克隆人是非法的。即使能够克隆出约翰·列侬的身体，但是否能够克隆出他的唱歌天赋仍值得怀疑。
结论：克隆人尚存在技术上的问题，而且也有悖于伦理道德。
【写作内容】
请根据以上内容写一篇英语短文，内容包括以上全部信息。
【写作要求】
只能使用五个句子表达全部内容。
第二节 读写任务（共1小题；满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Earth Day comes once a year on 22 April, but we have the whole year to protect our home. As the world population grows, the earth's resources will be used up one day. We are all aware of global warming, greenhouse gases and water pollution. But sometimes, some of us just don't know what
to do to help protect the earth. However, I have been trying the following methods to do my part to protect the environment.
First, we ought to spend less. By this I don't mean we need to lower our living standard. I mean we need to use our resources wisely. Next, we should recycle and reuse. I don't want to throw away anything recyclable. It is simple to sort the metal, paper and plastic for recycling. Then, we should use less energy. I turn off unused lights. In the cooler months I open the windows and doors to allow sunlight in for more light and heat. In the summer, I open the windows and turn on a fan instead of the air conditioner.
Every person can make a difference. I plan on doing my part to care for and preserve our home
Earth.
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2．以约120个词以“关注地球，保护家园”为话题写一篇短文，内容包括如下要点：
(l)为什么设立地球日？
(2)你在地球日做了些什么？
(3)呼吁人们保护地球．
【写作要求】
1．作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用
原文中的句子。
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
测试题参考答案
1-5 DABCA 6-10 CDBAD 11-15 CBADC
16-25 (One possible version)
16. but 17. for 18. will see 19. to mean 20. political 21. an
22. largest 23. which 24. Its 25. with
26-30 ABBDC 31-35 DCBAC
36-40 CACAB 41-45 CBBAD
46-50 EAFDB
基础写作 (One possible version)
A Canadian dentist named Zuko who had paid thirty thousand dollars for just one tooth of John Lennon—the lead singer of the Beatles declared that he wanted to clone another John Lennon. Some people approve because in this way they can again enjoy John Lennon’s singing. However, others are against it because human cloning is still considered illegal at the moment. In addition, even if we can really clone John Lennon’s body, there is some doubt whether we can clone his talent for singing. In conclusion, human cloning still faces technical issues and it is morally wrong.
读写任务 (One possible version)
Our earth is faced with serious problems such as global warming and water pollution. Therefore, the author gives us some tips in this text so that we can do something to protect the earth.
Earth Day, which falls on April 22 every year, has been established to make people aware of environmental problems. We celebrate this day throughout the world to promote people’s awareness of protecting our common homeland.
Just like many other people I have been active on Earth Day in recent years. I turn off all the electrical appliances to stay out to enjoy the quiet summer night and cool air in the open. I even do voluntary work to teach people about how they can do the little things to protect the environment.
We should all take some practical measures to protect our earth and make this world a better place to live.
测试题部分答案解析
完形填空
作者在林中漫步，看到了一幅美丽的秋景。微风徐徐吹来，树叶落在地上，像一个多彩的地毯。这一切引起了作者一系列美好回忆，表达了他对生活的感悟。他告诫人们要珍惜生活。
1. D。根据上下文语境和常识判断，一阵微风吹来，树叶应该是旋转着飘落下来。
2. A。根据上下文语境，树叶应该是静静地、平静地落在我的头顶上。
3. B。根据常识推断以及下文树叶的各种颜色变化，运用排除法，可以推知山的颜色为绿色。
4. C。根据the 3 mountains of my home和后面句子中的树叶颜色变化，知道这一切好像是被上帝用手画出来的。
5. A。从前面的句子知道，树叶就像是一幅画，是一幅上帝的杰作。
6. C。树叶的颜色一开始是红色的，接着转变成黄色和金色，说明黄色和金色是跟随在红色后面的。
7. D。根据上下文内容可知，树叶又变成了褐色，并最终完成了这幅多彩的画布。
8. B。根据语境可知，作者的脑子里充满了对过去秋天的回忆。
9. A。根据逻辑推断，秋天里刚落下的树叶会发出清脆的响声。
10. D。根据上下文语境，作者是非常喜欢秋天的，当然也认为空气中弥漫的是令人愉悦的干树叶的味道。
11. C。根据上下文内容，这里表示递进关系。我甚至回忆起过去在秋叶上面跳舞的场景。
12. B。根据It is so beautiful and yet so brief，我们知道秋天是美丽而简单的，让人充满欢乐。
13. A。根据a sign of winter to come以及后文中说到，我们生命是短暂的，我们应该珍惜它可推断出，这是最后的提醒。
14. D。作者喜欢秋天里树叶美丽的颜色，所以打算趁树叶的颜色还持续的时候多去林中散步。
15. C。本文主要谈论秋天的美丽景色引发作者的美好回忆，所以答案应该选autumn。
语法填空
本文对英国作了简要的介绍，指出了大不列颠(Great Britain)，联合王国(the UK)，不列颠(Britain)等地理概念的异同。
16. but。考查连词。此处表示转折关系，大不列颠经常被用作大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国的同义词，但这并不正确。
17. for。考查介词。根据前面的连词or及常识推断可知，the UK是the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland的简称。?“...for short” 表示“……的简称”。
18. will see。考查谓语动词时态。这是一个含有if条件从句的复合句，其中从句用一般现在时，主句用一般将来时。
19. to mean。考查非谓语。不定式 “to mean”在此作目的状语。
20. political。考查词性转换。这里需填形容词形式作定语，修饰名词term。political term意为“政治术语”。
21. an。考查冠词。“have an area of...”表示“有多大的面积”。
22. largest。考查形容词最高级。根据介词of可推断这里应该填形容词的最高级形式。本句意为“大不列颠岛是不列颠群岛中最大的岛屿”。
23. which。考查关系代词。这里用关系代词which引导定语从句，充当从句的主语，修饰前面的先行词the Thames (泰晤士河)。
24. Its。考查代词。这里用物主代词指代the Thames’，表示所属关系，即“泰晤士河的长度”。
25. with。考查介词。“with a population of…”在此作伴随状语，表示“人口为……”。
阅读理解
A
全球变暖已经威胁到北极熊的存亡，我们人类是时候为防止全球变暖做出一些努力了。
26. A。细节理解题。根据第一段Climate change has now become the 21st century’s number one environmental concern可知气候变化已经成为人们最关心的环境问题。
27. B。细节理解题。根据第二段...signed the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears and Their Habitat可知协议的目的是为了保护北极熊及其栖息地。
28. B。 推理判断题。根据第三段These gases are what we call greenhouse gases and they trap heat in the atmosphere可知温室气体留住大气层中的热量，防止热量散失导致气候温度升高。
29. D。细节理解题。根据最后一段By using energy-efficient light bulbs, appliances, and computers...you can help make a difference可知D选项不合适。
30. C。写作意图题。根据第一段和最后一段的主题句It’s high time we did something about it和We all need to put forth an effort可知作者的写作目的是为了号召人人都行动起来，为防止全球变暖做出自己的努力。
B
本文主要介绍克隆这一话题在现实生活中对人们造成的幻觉，其实克隆最主要是用于科幻电影中，例如《侏罗纪公园》、《星球大战二部曲》等。
31. D。细节理解题。根据第一段solve problems of rescuing endangered species, reviving extinct species and to solve genetic problems in animals可知前三项都可以，而根据第二段most of them then turn to the ethical problems that come with cloning可知伦理问题是克隆带来的问题。
32. C。细节理解题。根据第一段Dolly showed that cloning animals could really work可知多利证明了克隆动物是可行的。
33. B。细节理解题。根据第二段Animal cloning and its potential negative effects were shown in Jurassic Park可知动物克隆的潜在负面影响在《侏罗纪公园》中有描绘。而两部电影的区别在于，一个是关于动物克隆，一个是关于人类克隆。
34. A。主旨大意题。第二段主要介绍的是克隆在科幻电影中的运用。
35. C。推理判断题。根据最后一段Cloning seems, however, a much more plausible phenomenon on screen than in real life, which is attractive to many individuals及最后一句随着将来生物科技的进步，克隆有望对人类有用可推断出。
C
本文是关于在Oklahoma 和New Mexico州频发的小地震的报道。
36. C。细节理解题。根据第一句主题句可知Oklahoma 和New Mexico都位于美国中部地区。A,D选项都是文章直接给出的信息。
37. A。词义猜测题。根据第五段both earthquakes show them to be within approximately 490 miles of each other可猜测“them”指代的是both earthquakes即发生在Oklahoma和 New Mexico的两次地震。
38. C。 细节理解题。根据第六段The most active fault zone in the east of the Rockies is the New Madrid Seismic Zone可知最活跃的断裂带是马德里地震带。
39. A。推理判断题。根据第二段7:42 a.m. Central Standard Time (6:42 a.m. Mountain Time)可推美国中央标准时比山地时间晚一个小时。其余三个选项意思都和文中信息相反。
40. B。主旨大意题。根据文章的题材可知本文是一篇新闻报道，所以可以通过第一段的导语部分概括文章的主旨，即报道发生在Oklahoma 和New Mexico两州的小地震。
D
本文主要介绍了在中国发现的一块像松鼠的生物化石，距今约1亿6500万年，哺乳动物可能就由它进化而来。
41. C。细节理解题。根据第四段165 million years...nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared on the Earth可计算出霸王龙出现在地球的时间大约距今6500万年。
42. B。 细节理解题。根据These features are evidence of what our mammalian ancestor looked like可知这些特征有助于我们了解哺乳类祖先的样子，A选项根据We cannot say that Megaconus is our direct ancestor, but it certainly looks like a great-great-grand uncle可知错误。由adaptation...was already tried可知C选项错误。D选项根据among many other mammalian form lineages可知不是来自唯一的血统。
43. B。细节理解题。根据第六、七段Preserved in the fossil are some hairs and underfur; ...a terrestrial animal about the size of a large ground squirrel可知Megaconus的特征。
44. A。推理判断题。根据第四段Megaconus co-existed with feathered dinosaurs... nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex可知有羽毛的恐龙和Megaconus是一个时期的，比霸王龙早了大约一亿年。由we finally have a glimpse of what may be the ancestral condition of all mammals可知不是彻底地了解，B选项错误。C选项根据only the second known可知错误。D选项是文中给的信息。
45. D。推理判断题。这篇文章属于科普类文章，故选择popular science，用排除法也可以选出答案。
I 语言知识及应用
（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
I was taking a walk in the woods on a late August evening. Suddenly, a cool wind started to blow
and a single red maple leaf broke off from its tree and 1 down and around until it landed 2 upon the top of my head. I took the leaf in my hand and looked at it with a smile. I knew that soon the 3 mountains of my home would be 4 by God's own hand. Soon every leaf on every tree would become a(n) 5 .Bright and beautiful reds would come first, 6 by sunny yellows and glorious golds. Brilliant oranges and earthy browns would 7 complete this colorful canvas (画布).
As I walked on, my mind was filled with 8 of autumns past. I remembered the crisp sound as I walked on the 9 fallen leaves. I remembered the 10 dry leaf smell that filled the air. I remembered huge piles of leaves that my children hid in, jumped on, and ran through. I 11 remembered dancing on that colorful carpet while it crackled (发爆裂声) underneath my feet. I also thought of how autumn is the most bittersweet of seasons. It is so beautiful and yet so brief It is so 12 and yet also a sign of winter to come. It is the last 13 that our time on Earth is short and that we need to cherish it before it is gone. That is why I plan to take more walks in the woods while the colors 14 . That is why I plan to dance in the leaves again this 15 . I love this beautiful season and I plan to love more, share more and smile more in the days I have left here.
1. A. flowed B. jumped
C. rushed D. circled
2. A. peacefully B. excitedly
C. temporarily D. tightly
3. A. brown B green
C. gold D. red
4. A. grasped B. challenged
C. painted D. created
5. A. masterpiece B. picture
C. sight D. impression
6. A. set B. contained
C. followed D. survived
7. A. previously B. frequently
C. deliberately D. finally
8. A. opinions B. memories
C. attitudes D. suggestions
9. A. freshly B. fortunately
C. swiftly D. damply
10. A. ugly B. strange
C. ridiculous D. delightful
11. A. originally B. normally
C. even D. hardly
12. A. essential B. joyous
C. disappointing D. enthusiastic
13. A. reminder B. glance
C. sign D. season
14. A. disappear B. spread
C. change D. last
15. A. spring B. summer
C. autumn D. winter
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的
词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Great Britain and the United Kingdom refer to different areas. Great Britain is very often, 16 incorrectly, used as a synonym (同义词) for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland or the UK 17 short.
If you look at the full name of the UK, you 18 (see) that the UK includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Sometimes people use the shortened name Britain instead of Great Britain 19 (mean) the same thing, but really Britain only refers to England and Wales.
Great Britain is a 20 (politics) term which describes the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales, the three nations which together include all the land on the island. Great Britain has 21 area of 224,820 square kilometers and is the 22 (large) island of the British Isles.
There are many rivers in Great Britain. Among the most important rivers is the Thames, 23 flows into the North Sea. 24 length is 340 km and it is the deepest river in Britain. It is navigable (可通航的) as far as the capital of Great Britain -London. Greater London has a total land area of about l,605 square kilometers 25 a population of about 8.1 million and it is divided into 32 boroughs.
II 阅读
（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
A
If I could change one thing in the world right now, it would be to stop global warming and climate change. Climate change has now become the 2lst century's number one environmental concern. Not only does it affect the way humans live, but it also affects the animals' way of life. It's high
time we did something about it.
Some people may say that global warming isn't serious, but in fact it is. Studies have suggested that by the year 2050 two-thirds of the Earth's polar bears will have died. In 1973, Norway, the United States, Denmark, Canada and the former U.S.S.R. all signed the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears and Their Habitat. The Agreement says that "the taking of polar bears shall be prohibited", and that ''the term ''taking' includes hunting, killing and capturing". Well, doesn't it mean killing them by letting them die from global warming? If global warming continues to threaten the polar bears, scientists predict that they will
become extinct within the next century.
Some people say that global warming isn't our fault, but it really is a man-made problem. Things like burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil have caused these climate changes. Agriculture, deforestation (毁林) and industrial processes have also affected the changes. All the coal, gas and oil that we use contribute the carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. These gases are what we call greenhouse gases and they trap heat in the atmosphere. Scientists say that sixty to eighty percent greenhouse gases must be gone by the year 2050 in order to avoid the warming of only two degrees Celsius.
We all need to put forth an effort. By using energy-efficient light bulbs, appliances, computers as well as heating and cooling more efficiently, conserving water, switching to reusable power, reducing air travel, driving less and driving smarter you can help make a difference. Remember, global warming is an issue and it's affecting everyone and everything. We made the mess, so it's time we should clean it up.
26. According to the passage, people now are most concerned about________.
A climate change B. population
C. living standard D. pollution
27. The Agreement was signed to________.
A. prevent global warming
B. protect polar bears and their habitat
C. protect the environment
D. punish those "taking" polar bears
28. How do green gases affect the climate?
A. By warming the atmosphere.
B. By preventing heat from escaping.
C. By burning fossil fuels.
D. By mixing different gases.
29. Which one is NOT helpful in reducing global warming?
A. Using energy-efficient appliances.
B. Heating and cooling more efficiently.
C. Switching to reusable power.
D. Washing with the running water.
30. What's the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A. To discuss the serious situation polar bears face.
B. To criticize the behavior of human beings towards the environment.
C. To call for people to make a better effort to prevent global warming.
D. To analyze the reasons why the earth is becoming warmer.
B
Cloning is a highly controversial issue but it has arguably been the dream of many scientists from all over the world. Animal cloning has become increasingly popular, although with disadvantages, since it has been thought to be able to solve problems of rescuing endangered species, reviving extinct species and to solve genetic problems in animals. The first successful cloning in animals-well-known Dolly the sheep - revealed a path in bioengineering (生物工程) that many bioengineers were willing to work on. Dolly showed that cloning animals could really work. However, many have thought much more about human cloning and animal cloning and their ideas about this process have been put into various movies. Here one can read more about cloning in the entertainment industry.
Cloning in movies usually follows the same storyline and it begins with the great discovery of creating life by using a cell from another person or animal. At first, most of these movies describe a rather positive side of the story in terms of revealing how beneficial bioengineering could be and what people could do with it. Yet, most of them then turn to the ethical (伦理的) problems that come with cloning, such as, whether human cloning or animal cloning should be allowed. Animal cloning and its potential negative effects were shown in Jurassic Park, a movie about dinosaurs. Moreover, human cloning has been featured in science fiction movies, including Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, The Expanded Universe or The Clone Wars.
Cloning seems, however, a much more plausible (貌似可信的) phenomenon on screen than in real life, which is attractive to many individuals. Yet, animal cloning can occur in real life and it is
hoped that it will be useful to human and more development will be recorded in the field of
bioengineering.
31. According to the passage, which problem can't be solved through animal cloning?
A. Rescuing endangered species.
B. Reviving extinct species.
C. Solving genetic problems in animals.
D. Facing the ethical problems.
32. What was the significance of Dolly the sheep?
A. It showed human cloning could become true.
B. It led the way for bioengineers to human cloning.
C. It revealed animal cloning was possible.
D. It inspired filmmakers to put Dolly into movies.
33. Which of the following is TRUE about the movies mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. The movies revealed the positive side of animal cloning to human beings.
B. Jurassic Park implied the potential negative aspects of animal cloning.
C. Human cloning was portrayed in all the movies mentioned in this paragraph.
D. Star Wars Episode II is about dinosaurs that everyone knows and has seen.
34. The second paragraph is mainly about______.
A. cloning in science fiction
B. Star Wars Episode II
C. Jurassic Park
D. the entertainment industry
35. It is indicated in the last paragraph that_______.
A. though animal cloning is possible, it is not useful in real life to human beings
B. with the development of bioengineering, human cloning will soon occur in real life
C. cloning in real life is not as useful to humans as that on screen
D. there is a long way to go before animal cloning can be used in the field of bioengineering
C
Small earthquakes were reported in the central part of the United States on Thursday morning, according to the USGS website. A 3.2 earthquake in Oklahoma and a 3.4 earthquake in New Mexico were reported in the early morning hours of April 8.
The minor earthquakes occurred in New Mexico at 3:36 am Mountain Time and in Oklahoma at 7:42 am Central Standard Time (6:42 am Mountain Time).
The New Mexico earthquake was reported at a depth of 3.1 miles and was centered 20 miles west of Raton. New Mexico, near the New Mexico-Colorado border. The location of this earthquake was 198 miles south of Denver, Colorado.
The earthquake that occurred in Oklahoma, was measured at a depth of 3.1 miles and. was centered two miles south to southwest of Jones. Oklahoma and 13 miles cast to northeast of Oklahoma City.
The mapped locations of both earthquakes show them to be within approximately 490 miles of
each other.
According to the USGS, earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are, uncommon and infrequent. The most active fault zone (断裂带) in the east of the Rockies is the New Madrid Seismic Zone (地震区) which is centered in southeastern Missouri and includes Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and southern Illinois.
During the winter of 1811 and 1812, several earthquakes occurred in the New Madrid Seismic Zone centered near New Madrid, Missouri.
These historic New Madrid earthquakes could be felt in Oklahoma, although the area has not been a hot bed of seismic activity. Most recently a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in eastern Oklahoma near Wewoka on May 2, 1969 and small shakes in the l.0 to 2.0 magnitude range are occasionally registered in the region.
The New Mexico area experienced occasional seismic activity including a 4.1 magnitude quake in 1973 and a 5.5 earthquake in 1966. Minor damage was reported from both quakes.
While these small earthquakes on April 8 likely went unnoticed, they are reminders that the earth is ever changing and earthquakes can occur anywhere at any time without warning.
36. Which of the following is NOT true according to the first paragraph?
A. Both of the two earthquakes happened on the same day.
B. Both Oklahoma and New Mexico are in the central part of the United States.
C. A 3.4 earthquake happened in Oklahoma and a 3.2 earthquake in New Mexico.
D. Small earthquakes were recorded in the center of the United States.
37. What does the underlined word 4 “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The two earthquakes in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
B. Oklahoma and New Mexico.
C. The locations on the maps.
D. The depth of the two earthquakes.
38. What's the most active fault zone in the east of the Rockies?
A. The east of the Rocky Mountains.
B. The central part of the United States.
C. The New Madrid Seismic Zone.
D. Southeastern Missouri.
39. What can be learnt from the passage?
A. There is a time difference between Central Standard Time and Mountain Time.
B. Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are common and frequent.
C. The area of Oklahoma has been a hot bed of seismic activity.
D. Earthquakes on April 8 can be noticed and warn people to be careful.
40. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Why Earthquakes Happened Frequently in the United States
B. Minor Earthquakes Registered in Oklahoma and New Mexico
C. The Damage Earthquakes Caused to Oklahoma and New Mexico
D. A Brief Introduction to the New Madrid Seismic Zone
D
A fossil of a squirrel-like creature, described as a great-great-grand uncle 165 million years before modern man, has been discovered in China.
The ancient mammalian (哺乳动物) relative, called Megaconus mammaliaformis, is one of the best-preserved fossils of the mammaliaform groups which are long-extinct relatives to modem mammals.
The discovery in Inner Mongolia has also provided evidence that characteristics such as hair and fur originated well before the rise of the first true mammals.
Believed to date back around 165 million years, Megaconus co-existed with feathered dinosaurs in the Jurassic era, nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared on the Earth.
Zhe-Xi Luo, professor of organismal biology and anatomy at the University of Chicago said, "We finally have a glimpse of what may be the ancestral condition of all mammals, by looking at what is preserved in Megaconus."
Preserved in the fossil are some hairs and underfur, making Megaconus only the second known pre-mammalian fossil with fur.
A terrestrial (陆生的) animal about the size of a large ground squirrel, Megaconus was likely an omnivore, possessing clearly mammalian dental features and jaw hinge.
Professor Luo and his team identified clearly non-mammalian characteristics such as its primitive middle ears, still attached to the jaw, are o‰ seen in reptiles.
The Megaconus' anklebones and vertebral column are also similar to the previously known mamma-like reptiles.
Professor Luo said, "We cannot say that Megaconus is our direct ancestor, but it certainly looks like a great-great-grand uncle 165 million years before."
These features are evidence of what our mammalian ancestor looked like during the Triassic-Jurassic transition.
Megaconus shows that much adaptation found in modem mammals was already tried by our distant, extinct relatives.
In a sense, the three big branches of modem mammals are all accidental survivors among many other mammaliaform lineages(血统)that disappeared.
The fossil is now in the collections in the Paleontological Museum of Liaoning in China.
41. Tyrannosaurus Rex probably lived on the earth_______.
A. 165 million years ago
B. 100 million years ago
C. 65 million years ago
D. 265 million years ago
42. According to the passage, Professor Luo believed that______.
A. Megaconus is not our direct ancestor but, rather, our distant great-great-grand uncle
B. the features of Megaconus let us learn more about our mammalian ancestor
C. there was no sign that our distant, extinct relatives learnt how to adapt
D. the three big branches of modem mammals survived from one mammaliaform lineage
43. Which of the following descriptions of Megaconus is TRUE?
A. It is the best-preserved fossil of the mammaliaform groups.
B. It was a squirrel-like animal with hairs and fur living on the land.
C. Its primitive middle ears attached to the jaw are a mammalian characteristic.
D. Its anklebones and vertebral column are the same as the reptiles.
44. It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. dinosaurs with feathers lived long before Tyrannosaurus Rex
B. we have a thorough understanding of the ancestral condition of all mammals
C. Megaconus is the only known pre-mammalian fossil with fur
D. the fossil is now in the Paleontological Museum of Liaoning in China
45. When does this article most likely appear?
A. Science fiction. B. A news report.
C. A medical report. D. Popular science.
第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
首先，请阅读以下书籍的评论性简介：
A．
How Does Baby Feel?
There are so many feelings that Baby can have. Baby feels happy, sleepy, hungry and more in this delightful Karen Katz book.
B．
The Sasquatch Escape
The author Suzanne Selfors describes a wild journey filled with mysterious creatures and funny adventures.
C.
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Kyle Keeley is very popular with kids. The hero, Luigi Lemoncello, who is the most creative gamemaker in the world, is a genius.
D．
Paperboy
A boy speaks with difficulty. However, he tries to communicate with different people and finally overcomes his problem.
E．
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made Timmy .Failure is created by best-selling cartoonist Stephan Pastis. With perfect visual humor, Stephan Pastis gets you laughing.
F．
That Is Not a Good Idea!
This is a funny, interactive picture book from best-selling author Mo Willems. The funny details in the illustrations will make you laugh a lot.
请阅读以下人员信息，为他们选择合适的书籍。
46. Different people have different hobbies, and some of the hobbies are quite special. Ian, a 13-year-old schoolboy, loves collecting any book written by Stephan Pastis, probably the most popular cartoonist in America. Today Ian would like to go to a bookstore to find a book written by this great man for his next three hours' reading.
47. Susan has a 7-month-old daughter. She is a housewife and stays at home taking care of her baby. As her daughter is growing little by little, Susan has a feeling that her baby has difficulty in understanding herself and she needs to find a book to tell her what her feelings are at different times.
48. Mr and Mrs Foster are quite worried about their son Michael, 12 years old, because he seems to be very unhappy every day. They are trying to find a funny story book for Michael so that he can get some laughter from it and become happy. They think a book with illustrations will be a very good choice.
49. Billy loves stories about people overcoming Difficulties, and his father Mr Casner really likes this because he thinks children should try to read more inspiring stories so that they can be encouraged by the positive attitude in the story. Therefore, Mr Casner is looking for a book with encoura9ng stories for Billy to read.
50. Mr Batstone wants to buy his son Simon a book as his 9th birthday present. Simon likes adventure stories very much. Whenever he finds one m a magazine, he will finish reading it as soon as possible. So Mr Batstone hopes to find a book full of adventure stories.
III 写作
（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 基础写作（共1小题；满分15分）
下面是克隆披头士乐队主唱约翰·列侬(John Lennon)的有关信息：
事件：加拿大牙医祖克(Zuko)花了3万美元买下披头士乐队(the Beatles)主唱约翰·列侬的一颗牙齿，想克隆一个约翰·列侬。
反应：有人赞成，因为可以再次听到约翰·列侬的歌唱；有人反对，因为目前克隆人是非法的。即使能够克隆出约翰·列侬的身体，但是否能够克隆出他的唱歌天赋仍值得怀疑。
结论：克隆人尚存在技术上的问题，而且也有悖于伦理道德。
【写作内容】
请根据以上内容写一篇英语短文，内容包括以上全部信息。
【写作要求】
只能使用五个句子表达全部内容。
第二节 读写任务（共1小题；满分25分）
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Earth Day comes once a year on 22 April, but we have the whole year to protect our home. As the world population grows, the earth's resources will be used up one day. We are all aware of global warming, greenhouse gases and water pollution. But sometimes, some of us just don't know what
to do to help protect the earth. However, I have been trying the following methods to do my part to protect the environment.
First, we ought to spend less. By this I don't mean we need to lower our living standard. I mean we need to use our resources wisely. Next, we should recycle and reuse. I don't want to throw away anything recyclable. It is simple to sort the metal, paper and plastic for recycling. Then, we should use less energy. I turn off unused lights. In the cooler months I open the windows and doors to allow sunlight in for more light and heat. In the summer, I open the windows and turn on a fan instead of the air conditioner.
Every person can make a difference. I plan on doing my part to care for and preserve our home
Earth.
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2．以约120个词以“关注地球，保护家园”为话题写一篇短文，内容包括如下要点：
(l)为什么设立地球日？
(2)你在地球日做了些什么？
(3)呼吁人们保护地球．
【写作要求】
1．作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用
原文中的句子。
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
测试题参考答案
1-5 DABCA 6-10 CDBAD 11-15 CBADC
16-25 (One possible version)
16. but 17. for 18. will see 19. to mean 20. political 21. an
22. largest 23. which 24. Its 25. with
26-30 ABBDC 31-35 DCBAC
36-40 CACAB 41-45 CBBAD
46-50 EAFDB
基础写作 (One possible version)
A Canadian dentist named Zuko who had paid thirty thousand dollars for just one tooth of John Lennon—the lead singer of the Beatles declared that he wanted to clone another John Lennon. Some people approve because in this way they can again enjoy John Lennon’s singing. However, others are against it because human cloning is still considered illegal at the moment. In addition, even if we can really clone John Lennon’s body, there is some doubt whether we can clone his talent for singing. In conclusion, human cloning still faces technical issues and it is morally wrong.
读写任务 (One possible version)
Our earth is faced with serious problems such as global warming and water pollution. Therefore, the author gives us some tips in this text so that we can do something to protect the earth.
Earth Day, which falls on April 22 every year, has been established to make people aware of environmental problems. We celebrate this day throughout the world to promote people’s awareness of protecting our common homeland.
Just like many other people I have been active on Earth Day in recent years. I turn off all the electrical appliances to stay out to enjoy the quiet summer night and cool air in the open. I even do voluntary work to teach people about how they can do the little things to protect the environment.
We should all take some practical measures to protect our earth and make this world a better place to live.
测试题部分答案解析
完形填空
作者在林中漫步，看到了一幅美丽的秋景。微风徐徐吹来，树叶落在地上，像一个多彩的地毯。这一切引起了作者一系列美好回忆，表达了他对生活的感悟。他告诫人们要珍惜生活。
1. D。根据上下文语境和常识判断，一阵微风吹来，树叶应该是旋转着飘落下来。
2. A。根据上下文语境，树叶应该是静静地、平静地落在我的头顶上。
3. B。根据常识推断以及下文树叶的各种颜色变化，运用排除法，可以推知山的颜色为绿色。
4. C。根据the 3 mountains of my home和后面句子中的树叶颜色变化，知道这一切好像是被上帝用手画出来的。
5. A。从前面的句子知道，树叶就像是一幅画，是一幅上帝的杰作。
6. C。树叶的颜色一开始是红色的，接着转变成黄色和金色，说明黄色和金色是跟随在红色后面的。
7. D。根据上下文内容可知，树叶又变成了褐色，并最终完成了这幅多彩的画布。
8. B。根据语境可知，作者的脑子里充满了对过去秋天的回忆。
9. A。根据逻辑推断，秋天里刚落下的树叶会发出清脆的响声。
10. D。根据上下文语境，作者是非常喜欢秋天的，当然也认为空气中弥漫的是令人愉悦的干树叶的味道。
11. C。根据上下文内容，这里表示递进关系。我甚至回忆起过去在秋叶上面跳舞的场景。
12. B。根据It is so beautiful and yet so brief，我们知道秋天是美丽而简单的，让人充满欢乐。
13. A。根据a sign of winter to come以及后文中说到，我们生命是短暂的，我们应该珍惜它可推断出，这是最后的提醒。
14. D。作者喜欢秋天里树叶美丽的颜色，所以打算趁树叶的颜色还持续的时候多去林中散步。
15. C。本文主要谈论秋天的美丽景色引发作者的美好回忆，所以答案应该选autumn。
语法填空
本文对英国作了简要的介绍，指出了大不列颠(Great Britain)，联合王国(the UK)，不列颠(Britain)等地理概念的异同。
16. but。考查连词。此处表示转折关系，大不列颠经常被用作大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国的同义词，但这并不正确。
17. for。考查介词。根据前面的连词or及常识推断可知，the UK是the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland的简称。?“...for short” 表示“……的简称”。
18. will see。考查谓语动词时态。这是一个含有if条件从句的复合句，其中从句用一般现在时，主句用一般将来时。
19. to mean。考查非谓语。不定式 “to mean”在此作目的状语。
20. political。考查词性转换。这里需填形容词形式作定语，修饰名词term。political term意为“政治术语”。
21. an。考查冠词。“have an area of...”表示“有多大的面积”。
22. largest。考查形容词最高级。根据介词of可推断这里应该填形容词的最高级形式。本句意为“大不列颠岛是不列颠群岛中最大的岛屿”。
23. which。考查关系代词。这里用关系代词which引导定语从句，充当从句的主语，修饰前面的先行词the Thames (泰晤士河)。
24. Its。考查代词。这里用物主代词指代the Thames’，表示所属关系，即“泰晤士河的长度”。
25. with。考查介词。“with a population of…”在此作伴随状语，表示“人口为……”。
阅读理解
A
全球变暖已经威胁到北极熊的存亡，我们人类是时候为防止全球变暖做出一些努力了。
26. A。细节理解题。根据第一段Climate change has now become the 21st century’s number one environmental concern可知气候变化已经成为人们最关心的环境问题。
27. B。细节理解题。根据第二段...signed the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears and Their Habitat可知协议的目的是为了保护北极熊及其栖息地。
28. B。 推理判断题。根据第三段These gases are what we call greenhouse gases and they trap heat in the atmosphere可知温室气体留住大气层中的热量，防止热量散失导致气候温度升高。
29. D。细节理解题。根据最后一段By using energy-efficient light bulbs, appliances, and computers...you can help make a difference可知D选项不合适。
30. C。写作意图题。根据第一段和最后一段的主题句It’s high time we did something about it和We all need to put forth an effort可知作者的写作目的是为了号召人人都行动起来，为防止全球变暖做出自己的努力。
B
本文主要介绍克隆这一话题在现实生活中对人们造成的幻觉，其实克隆最主要是用于科幻电影中，例如《侏罗纪公园》、《星球大战二部曲》等。
31. D。细节理解题。根据第一段solve problems of rescuing endangered species, reviving extinct species and to solve genetic problems in animals可知前三项都可以，而根据第二段most of them then turn to the ethical problems that come with cloning可知伦理问题是克隆带来的问题。
32. C。细节理解题。根据第一段Dolly showed that cloning animals could really work可知多利证明了克隆动物是可行的。
33. B。细节理解题。根据第二段Animal cloning and its potential negative effects were shown in Jurassic Park可知动物克隆的潜在负面影响在《侏罗纪公园》中有描绘。而两部电影的区别在于，一个是关于动物克隆，一个是关于人类克隆。
34. A。主旨大意题。第二段主要介绍的是克隆在科幻电影中的运用。
35. C。推理判断题。根据最后一段Cloning seems, however, a much more plausible phenomenon on screen than in real life, which is attractive to many individuals及最后一句随着将来生物科技的进步，克隆有望对人类有用可推断出。
C
本文是关于在Oklahoma 和New Mexico州频发的小地震的报道。
36. C。细节理解题。根据第一句主题句可知Oklahoma 和New Mexico都位于美国中部地区。A,D选项都是文章直接给出的信息。
37. A。词义猜测题。根据第五段both earthquakes show them to be within approximately 490 miles of each other可猜测“them”指代的是both earthquakes即发生在Oklahoma和 New Mexico的两次地震。
38. C。 细节理解题。根据第六段The most active fault zone in the east of the Rockies is the New Madrid Seismic Zone可知最活跃的断裂带是马德里地震带。
39. A。推理判断题。根据第二段7:42 a.m. Central Standard Time (6:42 a.m. Mountain Time)可推美国中央标准时比山地时间晚一个小时。其余三个选项意思都和文中信息相反。
40. B。主旨大意题。根据文章的题材可知本文是一篇新闻报道，所以可以通过第一段的导语部分概括文章的主旨，即报道发生在Oklahoma 和New Mexico两州的小地震。
D
本文主要介绍了在中国发现的一块像松鼠的生物化石，距今约1亿6500万年，哺乳动物可能就由它进化而来。
41. C。细节理解题。根据第四段165 million years...nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared on the Earth可计算出霸王龙出现在地球的时间大约距今6500万年。
42. B。 细节理解题。根据These features are evidence of what our mammalian ancestor looked like可知这些特征有助于我们了解哺乳类祖先的样子，A选项根据We cannot say that Megaconus is our direct ancestor, but it certainly looks like a great-great-grand uncle可知错误。由adaptation...was already tried可知C选项错误。D选项根据among many other mammalian form lineages可知不是来自唯一的血统。
43. B。细节理解题。根据第六、七段Preserved in the fossil are some hairs and underfur; ...a terrestrial animal about the size of a large ground squirrel可知Megaconus的特征。
44. A。推理判断题。根据第四段Megaconus co-existed with feathered dinosaurs... nearly 100 million years before Tyrannosaurus Rex可知有羽毛的恐龙和Megaconus是一个时期的，比霸王龙早了大约一亿年。由we finally have a glimpse of what may be the ancestral condition of all mammals可知不是彻底地了解，B选项错误。C选项根据only the second known可知错误。D选项是文中给的信息。
45. D。推理判断题。这篇文章属于科普类文章，故选择popular science，用排除法也可以选出答案。