13-14学年高中英语（人教新课标，选修七）Unit 2 Robots 测试（含答案）
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13-14学年新课标高二下学期7册Unit2测试
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — Are you sure that Robert will help us if we are in trouble?
— . He is a reliable friend.
A. No problem B. You can count on it
C. Don’t worry D. Never mind
2. Many children in my class has great talent for music, but only Mary dreams of turning
popular singer.
A. the; / B. the; a C. a; / D. a; a
3. — My God! I the files for the new project yet!
— There is no panic. Mr. Green won’t need it until next Friday.
A. didn’t prepare B. am not preparing
C. won’t prepare D. haven’t prepared
4. It has been clearly declared by the Chinese government it will make every effort to prevent the disease from spreading.
A. that B. who C. what D. whether
5. The film is about a love story. A young couple were forced to , but they value the memories of their love all their lives.
A. dismiss B. divide C. abandon D. divorce
6. — Is three months enough for the project ?
— I’m afraid not. The professor is ill and only after he recovers can he continue with it.
A. to be finished B. finishing C. finished D. having finished
7. The two sides are asked to the small differences for the sake of achieving peace in this area.
A. set up B. set aside C. set down D. set off
8. I managed to arrive at the airport by taxi, only to be told that my flight due to the heavy fog.
A. has been put off B. had been put off
C. was putting off D. would be put off
9. Susan, don’t be upset any longer. Sometimes things don’t the way we think they’re going to.
A. turn over B. turn up C. turn out D. turn around
10. It would be several days before the forest fire was completely put out it was brought under control.
A. as though B. even though C. so that D. now that
11. I prepared the report for the manager till late last night, , early this morning.
A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. or rather
12. Helen desired that the bad news her parents for the time being.
A. wasn’t told to B. not be told to
C. wouldn’t be told to D. hadn’t told to
13. Mrs. Brown helps me out when I have too much work to do, and I return her whenever I can.
A. favour B. relief C. sympathy D. affection
14. If he knows the result, he is to be disappointed. You know, he is eager to get the position.
A. worthy B. probable C. possible D. bound
15. Henry was very glad that all the work was finished on schedule though he met with some difficulties.
A. at all B. above all C. after all D. in all
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
One day, while waiting for my husband to get off work, I noticed a most beautiful Cadillac in the lot. It was certainly the kind of car you 16 .
I was busily 17 the car when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the 18 woman I had ever seen off the movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and her 19 like a row of pearls. A couple of minutes later, a 20 man came out of the building, entered her car, kissed her and she drove away. Sitting there silently in my car, I wanted to 21 . How could some people have it 22 ?
The following week, I saw her again. She seemed friendly and always 23 with a big smile. I wondered what she was 24 . Did she wear really high-heeled shoes or a skirt? I would get my 25 in a couple of weeks.
I was holding my book and watching her through the car window at that time. She was 26 when her husband came to the car. He opened the car door for her to 27 . I could see very well as she moved to get out. She walked around to the passenger side very 28 , leaning on a walking cane. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis (假肢) on the left leg. I couldn’t watch them drive away as the tears were 29 me.
When my 30 found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful 31 . He said he knew the story. The lady and her parents were in a car 32 . Both her parents were killed and she was 33 injured. She was only 12 then.
I 34 for forgiveness all the way home. I thanked God over and over for my legs, arms and 35 , and for teaching me a lesson early in life.
16. A. dream about B. send for C. get into D. decide on
17. A. painting B. washing C. expecting D. admiring
18. A. ugliest B. richest C. tallest D. prettiest
19. A. ears B. face C. teeth D. fingers
20. A. strange B. careless C. handsome D. middle-aged
21. A. follow B. cry C. fight D. admit
22. A. all B. as well C. at once D. instead
23. A. pretended B. waved C. slept D. acquired
24. A. ordering B. fetching C. wearing D. assisting
25. A. records B. change C. answers D. bargain
26. A. waiting B. laughing C. working D. smoking
27. A. stand by B. step out C. calm down D. come along
28. A. skillfully B. happily C. slowly D. sincerely
29. A. blinding B. covering C. preventing D. affecting
30. A. husband B. neighbor C. father D. friend
31. A. car B. dream C. picture D. lady
32. A. garage B. factory C. accident D. race
33. A. actually B. severely C. exactly D. slightly
34. A. searched B. headed C. prayed D. hoped
35. A. marriage B. fortune C. sight D. job
三、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Three Japanese tourists in Australia found themselves in an embarrassing situation after their GPS system led them down the wrong path.
The three, who are students from Tokyo, set out to drive to North Stradbroke Island on the Australian coast on Thursday morning. They mapped out their path on their GPS system in advance. The road looked clear at low tide — but the map forgot to show the 9 miles of water and mud between the island and the mainland.
As the three tourists drove their rented Hyundai Getz into Moreton Bay, they found the GPS device guiding them into thick mud from an unfinished road. Passengers on passing ferries watched them in surprise. They wondered why they drove all the way there. “It told us we could drive down there,” Yuzu Noda, 21, told the local Bayside Bulletin. “It kept saying it would lead us to a road. But in the end, we got stuck. There’s lots of mud.”
Noda and his friends made it about 50 yards offshore before they realized they were in trouble. A tow truck driver eventually gave them a lift back to the mainland. The car was severely damaged. Though it was insured (投保), Noda and his friends will still have to pay about $1,500 for the part that was not covered.
The students will fly back home to Tokyo this weekend, but they said they plan to try a trip to the island again some time in the future. “We want to come back to Australia again,” Noda told the Bayside Bulletin. “Everyone is very nice here. We’ll be more careful next time. We don’t want to go back in disappointment (失望) again after all.”
36. On their way to North Stradbroke Island, the three Japanese tourists _____.
A. were very worried that they would be misled by road signs
B. got lost several times before they arrived at their destination
C. knew they would have to cross 9 miles of water and mud
D. depended on the GPS system in their car for directions
37. The three Japanese tourists got stuck in the mud mainly because _____.
A. they ran into a tide that made the road full of mud
B. they didn’t know a natural disaster had damaged the road
C. there was something wrong with the GPS device in their car
D. the map they referred to didn’t show the 9 miles of water and mud
38. After this disappointing experience, the three Japanese tourists _____.
A. never want to refer to the GPS system again
B. had a terrible impression on the local people there
C. still want to visit the island some time in the future
D. are disappointed and never want to visit the island again
B
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?the program that applies to you
?the fees you are required to pay
Choosing a high school
Over 100 high schools are for international students to choose from. When you make your choice, consider the following items.
?the subjects you want to study
?the extra-curricular (课外的) activities you enjoy
Finding the right year level
Study is important, but it’s not the only aim of Australian high schools. Our schools recognize the importance of social growth and try to keep students with others of the same age group. In high schools, students must meet an upper age limit for each year level.
Entry Level and Upper Age Limits
?Year 7: 15 years of age
?Year 8: 16 years of age
?Year 9: 17 years of age
?Year 10: 18 years of age
Language requirements
Of course you need good English language skills to make the best of your learning here. And if you are poor at them, we may require you to take an English language course before you join your new school.
Welfare and accommodation (食宿)
International students can choose to live with parents, relatives or a local family (if aged 15 years and older). Living with a local family is the most popular and the best way to experience Australia and improve your English language skills.
39. Australian high schools have many advantages EXCEPT .
A. high-quality learning
B. an open learning environment
C. low fees for international students
D. balanced social and cultural life
40. If you are 16 years old, you can’t apply for .
A. Year 7 B. Year 8 C. Year 9 D. Year 10
41. Which of the following is true about high schools in Australia?
A. Few high schools offer extra-curricular activities.
B. High schools focus on students’ all-round development.
C. All international students are required to take an English course.
D. International students can enjoy free accommodation.
42. If you live with a local family, you can .
A. invite your family to visit you
B. let your parents accompany you
C. know how hard local students study
D. make great progress in your English
C
Patrick, a 23-year-old gorilla (大猩猩), has been at the Dallas Zoo since 1995. He seems to love humans, but his attitude towards his fellow gorillas, especially females, has left much to be desired. So the zoo keepers have no choice but to send him to a new home.
Abandoned (抛弃) by his mother soon after he was born in 1990 at New York’s Bronx Zoo, Patrick spent the first few years of his life in Toronto, where he and another gorilla were brought up by a zoo keeper. Then in 1995, Patrick moved to his current home in Dallas, Texas.
Over the years, zoo workers have made several attempts to help him make friends with other gorillas, but the results have always been disappointing, especially when it came to females. His attitude towards the males has not been much better.
Thanks to his strange behavior, Patrick has been secluded from other gorillas and given his own habitat for the last few years. While he seems to be fine with that, the Dallas Zoo officials now need the space to bring in two new males.
The officials also believe that Patrick may be better served in his new home at the Riverbanks Zoo in South Carolina, because they have a special team that knows how to handle gorillas with behavior problems. Patrick will live in a room which is close to that of the zoo’s three other male gorillas, so that they can get to know each other. Over time, Patrick may even be allowed to play with them—that is, if he shows any signs of improving his attitude.
Although the gorillas in Dallas Zoo are probably not too sad seeing Patrick leave, the zoo keepers sure are.
43. Patrick probably has a good relationship with .
A. the zoo keepers B. all the other animals
C. the female gorillas D. the other male gorillas
44. What can we learn from the text?
A. Patrick lacks the care from his mother.
B. Patrick lived a lonely life in the wild before 5.
C. Patrick lived with his parents before 5.
D. Patrick has lived in Dallas Zoo for about 5 years.
45. The underlined word “secluded” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ ”.
A. saved B. learned C. heard D. separated
46. The zoo keepers are now working to .
A. send Patrick back to the wild B. give Patrick a good lesson
C. introduce Patrick to other gorillas
D. offer Patrick a more favorable environment
D
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory designed a human-like robot named Robo Sally.
Robo Sally has two long arms with human-like hands. She can use her fingers to pick up things and do most things that human hands can do. Each finger has a tiny motor and is able to lift a thing of 20 pounds. She sits on a metal base with wheels that allow her to move around.
Mike McLoughlin is the head of the laboratory’s Prosthetics Program (假肢项目). “The final purpose of the program is to develop prosthetic arms that can do all the complex movements that human arms can do,” he said.
It is a difficult job. Mr. McLoughlin says the arm has many small motors so as to enable it to do what a human arm can do. The fingers are especially difficult because they permit the hand to hold things. And everything has to fit into a space about the size of a human hand.
The next problem is to find out how to make the connection between the brain and the prosthetic arm. McLoughlin has made a breakthrough (突破) in that. Recently a spine-injured (脊柱受伤的) patient successfully controlled Robo Sally using her thoughts.
For search-and-rescue duties, Robo Sally will be operated by a human being far from the robot. The operator wears special glasses. The glasses permit the operator to see the robot’s hands, even though they are far away.
This kind of robots could be used in dull, dirty or dangerous situations where human finger movements are required. The technology is not ready for daily use, but researchers predict that within five years they will see some wonderful improvements.
47. Which of the following situations can Robo Sally not be used at present?
A. Search-and-rescue duties. B. Doing housework.
C. Dull and dirty work. D. Dangerous jobs.
48. What is special about Robo Sally’s hands?
A. They are more flexible than humans’ hands.
B. They can do whatever human hands can do.
C. They can do different things at the same times.
D. They can do many movements like human hands.
49. The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refers to .
A. how the brain controls the prosthetic arms
B. what prosthetic arms can do
C. how to cure spine-injured patients
D. how to fit many things into a small space
50. Where can we probably find this text?
A. In an advertisement. B. In a research plan.
C. In a science magazine. D. In a book review.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are always bored and alone at home and got nothing to do, then you probably want to try communicating with other people through online chat. 51. It allows one to talk to people from different places by using web chat rooms. Nowadays, many chatting sites offer their services to people for free.
Because of the simplicity (简单) of online chat, it has become a great means of getting and staying connected. Receiving and sending messages are faster compared to other ways of communication. 52. This is the reason why online chat has become a big hit not only to teenagers but to adults as well.
You might have seen some online chatting sites that support video chat and audio chat. This kind of chatting is popular among the youth because it allows them to get more personal and since these sites do not collect any fees. 53. Most of the chat sites at present only ask one to register and sign up on their websites.
There are other chatting sites too that allow one to chat with a complete stranger. 54. No signing up or creating of profile page required. You can directly chat with someone you don’t even know.
55. Unlike usual online chatters though, professionals use chat services to hold online meetings and discussions. Of course, they don’t use public servers (服务器) for this. They use private chat rooms where there is privacy and security.
A. Even professionals make use of online chat services.
B. Online chatting can be dangerous too.
C. You need an account and keywords to enter a chat room.
D. Online chatting is not only interesting but also effective.
E. Just by going to their webpage, you will have access to the chat room.
F. Such communication has become very popular today.
G. You can stay online as long as you wish without worrying about the cost.
四、写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
As Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate an important day for a change this year. In the afternoon of September 10，some of us decorate our classroom with paper flowers and balloons, and other went to buy cakes, drinks and fruits. The blackboard decorated with beautiful words, that read “Happy Teachers’ Day!”
Entering into the classroom, Ms. Li was surprising to find we were standing in line, clapping hands and saying “Happy Teachers’ Day!” Wang Hua, our monitor, presented him with the prepared flowers. Some of the girl sang songs for Ms. Li, and three boys showed their kung fu talent. We all enjoyed the happy occasion that day.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文来介绍发明第一台机器人、享有“机器人之父”美誉的恩格尔伯格（Joseph F. Engelberger）先生。
1. 恩格尔伯格1925年7月26日生于纽约；
2. 1956年他建立了世界上第一个机器人公司——Unimation公司；
3. 1959年研制出了世界上第一台工业机器人，并被广泛应用；
4. 1985年开始研制“护士助手”机器人Helpmate，1990年开始销售，目前已在世界各国的几十家医院投入使用；
5. 为了提升人们的生活水平，恩格尔伯格一直致力于机器人的研发和应用。
注意：
1. 可根据内容需要适当拓展，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数：100左右。
参考答案:
1-15 BCDAD ABBCB DBADC
16-35 ADDCC BABCC ABCAA DCBCC
36-50 CDCCA BDAAD DBDAC
51-55 FDGEA
短文改错
As Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party
to celebrate an important day for a change this year. the
In the afternoon of September 10, some of us decorate our On decorated
classroom with paper flowers and balloons, and other went to others
buy cakes, drinks and fruits. The blackboard ∧decorated with was
beautiful words, that read “Happy Teachers’ Day!”
which
Entering the classroom, Ms. Li was surprising to find surprised
we were standing in line, clapping hands and saying “Happy Teachers’ Day!”
Wang Hua, our monitor, presented him with her
the prepared flowers. Some of the girl sang songs for Ms. Li, girls
and three boys showed their kung fu talent. We all enjoyed the happy occasion that day.
One possible version:
Joseph F. Engelberger, who was born in New York City on July 26, 1925, is referred to as the “Father of Robotics”.
As an engineer, Engelberger set up Unimation in 1956, which was the world’s first robot company. In 1959, he designed the first robot that was widely used in industry. In 1985, he began to design Helpmate, a robot nurse assistant, which began to be sold in 1990. Now, Helpmate is widely known and has been used in over dozens of hospitals around the world.
As a great inventor, Engelberger has been active in the promotion and development of robots, the goal of which is to raise people’s living standards.
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — Are you sure that Robert will help us if we are in trouble?
— . He is a reliable friend.
A. No problem B. You can count on it
C. Don’t worry D. Never mind
2. Many children in my class has great talent for music, but only Mary dreams of turning
popular singer.
A. the; / B. the; a C. a; / D. a; a
3. — My God! I the files for the new project yet!
— There is no panic. Mr. Green won’t need it until next Friday.
A. didn’t prepare B. am not preparing
C. won’t prepare D. haven’t prepared
4. It has been clearly declared by the Chinese government it will make every effort to prevent the disease from spreading.
A. that B. who C. what D. whether
5. The film is about a love story. A young couple were forced to , but they value the memories of their love all their lives.
A. dismiss B. divide C. abandon D. divorce
6. — Is three months enough for the project ?
— I’m afraid not. The professor is ill and only after he recovers can he continue with it.
A. to be finished B. finishing C. finished D. having finished
7. The two sides are asked to the small differences for the sake of achieving peace in this area.
A. set up B. set aside C. set down D. set off
8. I managed to arrive at the airport by taxi, only to be told that my flight due to the heavy fog.
A. has been put off B. had been put off
C. was putting off D. would be put off
9. Susan, don’t be upset any longer. Sometimes things don’t the way we think they’re going to.
A. turn over B. turn up C. turn out D. turn around
10. It would be several days before the forest fire was completely put out it was brought under control.
A. as though B. even though C. so that D. now that
11. I prepared the report for the manager till late last night, , early this morning.
A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. or rather
12. Helen desired that the bad news her parents for the time being.
A. wasn’t told to B. not be told to
C. wouldn’t be told to D. hadn’t told to
13. Mrs. Brown helps me out when I have too much work to do, and I return her whenever I can.
A. favour B. relief C. sympathy D. affection
14. If he knows the result, he is to be disappointed. You know, he is eager to get the position.
A. worthy B. probable C. possible D. bound
15. Henry was very glad that all the work was finished on schedule though he met with some difficulties.
A. at all B. above all C. after all D. in all
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
One day, while waiting for my husband to get off work, I noticed a most beautiful Cadillac in the lot. It was certainly the kind of car you 16 .
I was busily 17 the car when I noticed the driver. Honestly, she was probably the 18 woman I had ever seen off the movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and her 19 like a row of pearls. A couple of minutes later, a 20 man came out of the building, entered her car, kissed her and she drove away. Sitting there silently in my car, I wanted to 21 . How could some people have it 22 ?
The following week, I saw her again. She seemed friendly and always 23 with a big smile. I wondered what she was 24 . Did she wear really high-heeled shoes or a skirt? I would get my 25 in a couple of weeks.
I was holding my book and watching her through the car window at that time. She was 26 when her husband came to the car. He opened the car door for her to 27 . I could see very well as she moved to get out. She walked around to the passenger side very 28 , leaning on a walking cane. The beautiful lady had a prosthesis (假肢) on the left leg. I couldn’t watch them drive away as the tears were 29 me.
When my 30 found me crying, he immediately asked what was wrong. Through my tears, I told him about the beautiful 31 . He said he knew the story. The lady and her parents were in a car 32 . Both her parents were killed and she was 33 injured. She was only 12 then.
I 34 for forgiveness all the way home. I thanked God over and over for my legs, arms and 35 , and for teaching me a lesson early in life.
16. A. dream about B. send for C. get into D. decide on
17. A. painting B. washing C. expecting D. admiring
18. A. ugliest B. richest C. tallest D. prettiest
19. A. ears B. face C. teeth D. fingers
20. A. strange B. careless C. handsome D. middle-aged
21. A. follow B. cry C. fight D. admit
22. A. all B. as well C. at once D. instead
23. A. pretended B. waved C. slept D. acquired
24. A. ordering B. fetching C. wearing D. assisting
25. A. records B. change C. answers D. bargain
26. A. waiting B. laughing C. working D. smoking
27. A. stand by B. step out C. calm down D. come along
28. A. skillfully B. happily C. slowly D. sincerely
29. A. blinding B. covering C. preventing D. affecting
30. A. husband B. neighbor C. father D. friend
31. A. car B. dream C. picture D. lady
32. A. garage B. factory C. accident D. race
33. A. actually B. severely C. exactly D. slightly
34. A. searched B. headed C. prayed D. hoped
35. A. marriage B. fortune C. sight D. job
三、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Three Japanese tourists in Australia found themselves in an embarrassing situation after their GPS system led them down the wrong path.
The three, who are students from Tokyo, set out to drive to North Stradbroke Island on the Australian coast on Thursday morning. They mapped out their path on their GPS system in advance. The road looked clear at low tide — but the map forgot to show the 9 miles of water and mud between the island and the mainland.
As the three tourists drove their rented Hyundai Getz into Moreton Bay, they found the GPS device guiding them into thick mud from an unfinished road. Passengers on passing ferries watched them in surprise. They wondered why they drove all the way there. “It told us we could drive down there,” Yuzu Noda, 21, told the local Bayside Bulletin. “It kept saying it would lead us to a road. But in the end, we got stuck. There’s lots of mud.”
Noda and his friends made it about 50 yards offshore before they realized they were in trouble. A tow truck driver eventually gave them a lift back to the mainland. The car was severely damaged. Though it was insured (投保), Noda and his friends will still have to pay about $1,500 for the part that was not covered.
The students will fly back home to Tokyo this weekend, but they said they plan to try a trip to the island again some time in the future. “We want to come back to Australia again,” Noda told the Bayside Bulletin. “Everyone is very nice here. We’ll be more careful next time. We don’t want to go back in disappointment (失望) again after all.”
36. On their way to North Stradbroke Island, the three Japanese tourists _____.
A. were very worried that they would be misled by road signs
B. got lost several times before they arrived at their destination
C. knew they would have to cross 9 miles of water and mud
D. depended on the GPS system in their car for directions
37. The three Japanese tourists got stuck in the mud mainly because _____.
A. they ran into a tide that made the road full of mud
B. they didn’t know a natural disaster had damaged the road
C. there was something wrong with the GPS device in their car
D. the map they referred to didn’t show the 9 miles of water and mud
38. After this disappointing experience, the three Japanese tourists _____.
A. never want to refer to the GPS system again
B. had a terrible impression on the local people there
C. still want to visit the island some time in the future
D. are disappointed and never want to visit the island again
B
High school program
Australian high schools offer high-quality learning and excellent approaches to higher education. Students get a good start to life because of the open learning environment, excellent education and balanced social and cultural life. Whether you want to study for a long time or a short time, you will find an option (选项) that suits you. Use our online application process to find out:
?the program that applies to you
?the fees you are required to pay
Choosing a high school
Over 100 high schools are for international students to choose from. When you make your choice, consider the following items.
?the subjects you want to study
?the extra-curricular (课外的) activities you enjoy
Finding the right year level
Study is important, but it’s not the only aim of Australian high schools. Our schools recognize the importance of social growth and try to keep students with others of the same age group. In high schools, students must meet an upper age limit for each year level.
Entry Level and Upper Age Limits
?Year 7: 15 years of age
?Year 8: 16 years of age
?Year 9: 17 years of age
?Year 10: 18 years of age
Language requirements
Of course you need good English language skills to make the best of your learning here. And if you are poor at them, we may require you to take an English language course before you join your new school.
Welfare and accommodation (食宿)
International students can choose to live with parents, relatives or a local family (if aged 15 years and older). Living with a local family is the most popular and the best way to experience Australia and improve your English language skills.
39. Australian high schools have many advantages EXCEPT .
A. high-quality learning
B. an open learning environment
C. low fees for international students
D. balanced social and cultural life
40. If you are 16 years old, you can’t apply for .
A. Year 7 B. Year 8 C. Year 9 D. Year 10
41. Which of the following is true about high schools in Australia?
A. Few high schools offer extra-curricular activities.
B. High schools focus on students’ all-round development.
C. All international students are required to take an English course.
D. International students can enjoy free accommodation.
42. If you live with a local family, you can .
A. invite your family to visit you
B. let your parents accompany you
C. know how hard local students study
D. make great progress in your English
C
Patrick, a 23-year-old gorilla (大猩猩), has been at the Dallas Zoo since 1995. He seems to love humans, but his attitude towards his fellow gorillas, especially females, has left much to be desired. So the zoo keepers have no choice but to send him to a new home.
Abandoned (抛弃) by his mother soon after he was born in 1990 at New York’s Bronx Zoo, Patrick spent the first few years of his life in Toronto, where he and another gorilla were brought up by a zoo keeper. Then in 1995, Patrick moved to his current home in Dallas, Texas.
Over the years, zoo workers have made several attempts to help him make friends with other gorillas, but the results have always been disappointing, especially when it came to females. His attitude towards the males has not been much better.
Thanks to his strange behavior, Patrick has been secluded from other gorillas and given his own habitat for the last few years. While he seems to be fine with that, the Dallas Zoo officials now need the space to bring in two new males.
The officials also believe that Patrick may be better served in his new home at the Riverbanks Zoo in South Carolina, because they have a special team that knows how to handle gorillas with behavior problems. Patrick will live in a room which is close to that of the zoo’s three other male gorillas, so that they can get to know each other. Over time, Patrick may even be allowed to play with them—that is, if he shows any signs of improving his attitude.
Although the gorillas in Dallas Zoo are probably not too sad seeing Patrick leave, the zoo keepers sure are.
43. Patrick probably has a good relationship with .
A. the zoo keepers B. all the other animals
C. the female gorillas D. the other male gorillas
44. What can we learn from the text?
A. Patrick lacks the care from his mother.
B. Patrick lived a lonely life in the wild before 5.
C. Patrick lived with his parents before 5.
D. Patrick has lived in Dallas Zoo for about 5 years.
45. The underlined word “secluded” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ ”.
A. saved B. learned C. heard D. separated
46. The zoo keepers are now working to .
A. send Patrick back to the wild B. give Patrick a good lesson
C. introduce Patrick to other gorillas
D. offer Patrick a more favorable environment
D
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory designed a human-like robot named Robo Sally.
Robo Sally has two long arms with human-like hands. She can use her fingers to pick up things and do most things that human hands can do. Each finger has a tiny motor and is able to lift a thing of 20 pounds. She sits on a metal base with wheels that allow her to move around.
Mike McLoughlin is the head of the laboratory’s Prosthetics Program (假肢项目). “The final purpose of the program is to develop prosthetic arms that can do all the complex movements that human arms can do,” he said.
It is a difficult job. Mr. McLoughlin says the arm has many small motors so as to enable it to do what a human arm can do. The fingers are especially difficult because they permit the hand to hold things. And everything has to fit into a space about the size of a human hand.
The next problem is to find out how to make the connection between the brain and the prosthetic arm. McLoughlin has made a breakthrough (突破) in that. Recently a spine-injured (脊柱受伤的) patient successfully controlled Robo Sally using her thoughts.
For search-and-rescue duties, Robo Sally will be operated by a human being far from the robot. The operator wears special glasses. The glasses permit the operator to see the robot’s hands, even though they are far away.
This kind of robots could be used in dull, dirty or dangerous situations where human finger movements are required. The technology is not ready for daily use, but researchers predict that within five years they will see some wonderful improvements.
47. Which of the following situations can Robo Sally not be used at present?
A. Search-and-rescue duties. B. Doing housework.
C. Dull and dirty work. D. Dangerous jobs.
48. What is special about Robo Sally’s hands?
A. They are more flexible than humans’ hands.
B. They can do whatever human hands can do.
C. They can do different things at the same times.
D. They can do many movements like human hands.
49. The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refers to .
A. how the brain controls the prosthetic arms
B. what prosthetic arms can do
C. how to cure spine-injured patients
D. how to fit many things into a small space
50. Where can we probably find this text?
A. In an advertisement. B. In a research plan.
C. In a science magazine. D. In a book review.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are always bored and alone at home and got nothing to do, then you probably want to try communicating with other people through online chat. 51. It allows one to talk to people from different places by using web chat rooms. Nowadays, many chatting sites offer their services to people for free.
Because of the simplicity (简单) of online chat, it has become a great means of getting and staying connected. Receiving and sending messages are faster compared to other ways of communication. 52. This is the reason why online chat has become a big hit not only to teenagers but to adults as well.
You might have seen some online chatting sites that support video chat and audio chat. This kind of chatting is popular among the youth because it allows them to get more personal and since these sites do not collect any fees. 53. Most of the chat sites at present only ask one to register and sign up on their websites.
There are other chatting sites too that allow one to chat with a complete stranger. 54. No signing up or creating of profile page required. You can directly chat with someone you don’t even know.
55. Unlike usual online chatters though, professionals use chat services to hold online meetings and discussions. Of course, they don’t use public servers (服务器) for this. They use private chat rooms where there is privacy and security.
A. Even professionals make use of online chat services.
B. Online chatting can be dangerous too.
C. You need an account and keywords to enter a chat room.
D. Online chatting is not only interesting but also effective.
E. Just by going to their webpage, you will have access to the chat room.
F. Such communication has become very popular today.
G. You can stay online as long as you wish without worrying about the cost.
四、写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
As Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate an important day for a change this year. In the afternoon of September 10，some of us decorate our classroom with paper flowers and balloons, and other went to buy cakes, drinks and fruits. The blackboard decorated with beautiful words, that read “Happy Teachers’ Day!”
Entering into the classroom, Ms. Li was surprising to find we were standing in line, clapping hands and saying “Happy Teachers’ Day!” Wang Hua, our monitor, presented him with the prepared flowers. Some of the girl sang songs for Ms. Li, and three boys showed their kung fu talent. We all enjoyed the happy occasion that day.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文来介绍发明第一台机器人、享有“机器人之父”美誉的恩格尔伯格（Joseph F. Engelberger）先生。
1. 恩格尔伯格1925年7月26日生于纽约；
2. 1956年他建立了世界上第一个机器人公司——Unimation公司；
3. 1959年研制出了世界上第一台工业机器人，并被广泛应用；
4. 1985年开始研制“护士助手”机器人Helpmate，1990年开始销售，目前已在世界各国的几十家医院投入使用；
5. 为了提升人们的生活水平，恩格尔伯格一直致力于机器人的研发和应用。
注意：
1. 可根据内容需要适当拓展，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数：100左右。
参考答案:
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16-35 ADDCC BABCC ABCAA DCBCC
36-50 CDCCA BDAAD DBDAC
51-55 FDGEA
短文改错
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and three boys showed their kung fu talent. We all enjoyed the happy occasion that day.
One possible version:
Joseph F. Engelberger, who was born in New York City on July 26, 1925, is referred to as the “Father of Robotics”.
As an engineer, Engelberger set up Unimation in 1956, which was the world’s first robot company. In 1959, he designed the first robot that was widely used in industry. In 1985, he began to design Helpmate, a robot nurse assistant, which began to be sold in 1990. Now, Helpmate is widely known and has been used in over dozens of hospitals around the world.
As a great inventor, Engelberger has been active in the promotion and development of robots, the goal of which is to raise people’s living standards.