外研版（2019）选择性必修 第四册Unit 6 Space and beyond单元能力提升（含答案）
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Unit 6 Space and beyond
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）
A
Life and Health Insurance Risk Manager Our company, which has partnered an international insurer, is looking for a full-time risk manager to be 2nd line to the people with responsibility for the UK Life and Health Insurance business. The role is in a small risk team and is suited to a high-performing individual.
Responsibilities
—Support the chief risk officer.
—Oversee the monitoring and reporting of health and life risks.
—Deliver advice and work with internal and external stakeholders(股东).
—Assess relevant risks for technical pricing and reinsurance.
—Continuously contribute to the capital requirements, internal model reviews and data model processes.
Key requirements
The individual would ideally be a qualified life and health manager and has experience in risk management or consulting. You must work in the UK—this rule was added recently so when applying please state your eligibility(资格) to work in the UK. (E. g. British passport, Irish passport, ILR, settled status, etc.)
Salary
￡ 70,000—￡ 90,000 per year+competitive package
Contact information
Deadline for applications is 14th May 2021.
If interested, apply here or contact Abi Logeswaran at HFG Insurance Recruitment. Sign in to apply instantly.
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1. What is a full-time risk manager required to do
A. Set price for reinsurance.
B. Detect health and life risks.
C. Assess the future of the company.
D. Assign work to the chief risk officer.
2. Which of the following is a must of the job
A. Staying in the UK. B. Being fluent in English.
C. Working flexible hours. D. Holding a British passport.
3. What should you mind when applying for the job
A. Confirming the reply in time. B. Sending the CV before May.
C. Accepting the privacy policy. D. Subscribing to related emails.
B
Schools in the UK are cutting time spent on PE lessons because of exam pressure, a survey has found. Secondary school teachers said that older teenagers were particularly likely to miss out, as 38 percent said time spent on physical education for 14-to 16-year-olds had fallen in the past five years.
Teachers said that increased pressure to improve exam results was leading children to be pulled out of PE lessons. One in three said exam pressure was behind the decline, while 38 percent said main subjects such as English and Maths had been given more time at the expense of PE.
Almost all of the teachers from the 487 schools said PE should be more valued for its benefits to young people. Mental health experts also warned that cutting down on exercise could exacerbate(使加重) children's mental health problems. Cal Strode, spokesman for the Mental Health Foundation, said cutting PE time would be short-sighted and risk widespread results. He said, "It is worrying to hear that PE is being cut at a time when students are facing problems with stress and anxiety in increasing numbers. There's a close relationship between our mental and physical health."
Tom Madders, Director of Communications, Campaigns and Participation at the charity YoungMinds, said, "Schools' cutting down on physical education because of exam pressure is worrying. Schools that value health also tend to do better academically, so it makes sense to focus on keeping good mental health, rather than putting children under more pressure."
Rising exam pressure has previously been raised as an issue by experts who warn that children are under greater pressure because of a competitive job market. Ali Oliver, an expert, said, "PE contributes to physical, social and mental health. So cuts in physical education time are depriving young people of these benefits at a time when they have never needed them more. We will be selling this and future generations short if physical education is not made fit for the 21st century and put at the heart of a broad and balanced curriculum in our schools."
4. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To show the harm of exam pressure.
B. To introduce a phenomenon in the UK schools.
C. To explain the education system in the UK.
D. To indicate the benefit of physical education.
5. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Many teachers don't realize the importance of PE.
B. British children's mental problems are very serious.
C. Sometimes PE might cause pressure for students.
D. Good physical health benefits mental health.
6. What does the underlined word "depriving" mean in the last paragraph
A. Robbing. B. Reminding. C. Warning. D. Suspecting.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A. The importance of physical education.
B. The serious problems of education in the UK.
C. Schools cutting PE time for exam pressure.
D. Teachers hoping to give kids more PE time.
C
Are you always disturbed by the noise made by your co-workers while you're working hard at your task What kind of feelings will you have on hearing such kind of noise Have you ever got an idea that a certain helmet will help you out of the trouble so you can focus on your work at the office Now, you needn't worry for the "Helmfon" will help you ignore noisy co-workers and other distractions.
Created by the Ukrainian design company Hochu rayu, the Helmfon is a big helmet that uses special equipment to absorb the sound so as to completely block any outside noise, giving the wearers their own quiet personal space so they can better focus their attention on their work. Made of a glass fiber shell, cloth and other materials, the helmet not only blocks outside sound, but it also keeps the noise you make in, allowing you to answer calls, hold WeChat conferences and watch or edit videos privately.
The company came up with the idea for the Helmfon after being asked to design a new phone booth for an IT company. The project made the team think about the way we communicate and finally begin work on a device that would allow you to be in two worlds just sitting on your chair in the office, in a meeting, or everywhere you feel like just wearing your helmet.
The Helmfon comes complete with a system board, a microphone, speakers and a special holder for your phone. The only trouble is that it makes you look like a character from Mel Brooks' famous science fiction film, Spaceballs, but the company also provides a variety of great choices, including Batman-inspired design, and even Native American headgear.
The Helmfon is still in the prototype(雏形) stage, but the Ukrainian company is already working on commercially available design and plans to offer the design for sale. A release date has not yet been made public.
8. Why does the author ask questions in paragraph 1
A. To arouse discussion.
B. To introduce a new device.
C. To show the harm of the noise.
D. To list the trouble we re facing.
9. What is the function of the Helmfon
A. To protect the wearers' safety.
B. To keep wearers at work energetic.
C. To give the wearers quiet space.
D. To help wearers talk secretly.
10. What does the author say about the disadvantage of the Helmfon
A. It's too heavy to wear. B. It isn't suitable for everyone.
C. The air inside may not be fresh. D. The appearance may be strange.
11. What can we infer about the Ukrainian company
A. It designed the helmet specially for an IT company.
B. It plans to sell the helmet in the future.
C. It often comes up with crazy ideas.
D. It will sell the helmet online.
D
What do you do when nobody is around to take your picture You take a selfie. But what about selfies in space NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who famously became the second man to walk on the moon in July 1969, said that he took the first selfie in space during the Gemini 12 mission in 1966.
"For me, it needs to be digital to be a selfie," argues Jennifer Levasseur, who is in charge of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. According to Levasseur, the concept of a selfie is directly linked to Internet culture and the human desire to interact on social platforms. "The thing that makes a selfie is sharing it," she says.
Still, astronauts have been carrying cameras aboard space vehicles since the 1960s. In 1966, Aldrin used a Hasselblad camera designed specifically for space. Hasselblad also painted the first camera in space matte black(磨砂黑) to reduce reflections in the window of the orbiter. But cameras used in space need to survive extreme conditions, like temperature swinging from -149 °F to 248 °F, so Hasselblad painted later models silver.
Astronauts had to pull the film magazines(胶卷盒) out and leave their cameras behind when they returned to Earth, because early space missions were restricted by a weight limit on the return trip.
A big change in space camera technology came after the sad loss of the space shuttle Columbia, which broke apart on its return to Earth in 2003. "Fearing that they would never be able to bring the film back from space and lose all that hard work accelerated the push for being digital," Levasseur says.
Today, astronauts can have access to the Internet and social platforms in space and post true space selfies taken by digital cameras.
12. How did the Hasselblad camera adapt to space temperature changes
A. By changing its inner design. B. By reducing its reflections.
C. By making it stronger. D. By painting it silver.
13. Why were cameras left in space on early space missions
A. To lighten the load of the spaceship.
B. To test cameras under extreme conditions.
C. To prepare for the next space exploration.
D. To take more pictures on the next trip.
14. What advanced space camera technology
A. The invention of new films.
B. The popularity of space selfies.
C. The concern about the loss of valuable data.
D. The fear of falling behind in the space race.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Origin of Selfies in Space
B. The History of Selfies in Space
C. The Significance of Selfies in Space
D. The Technique of Selfies in Space
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）
Magnet schools are public schools that have specialized curricula in areas such as the sciences, arts, leadership, and languages. Students often choose magnet schools to challenge themselves in fields that appeal to their interests. (1)
Magnet schools were born in the late 1960s, when students attended schools closest to their homes. (2) Students from diverse neighborhoods would choose to attend a school that might be further from home because the school catered to(满足需要) their particular strengths and interests.
Many magnet schools have remained true to their original goals of promoting diversity through educational choice. Connecticut, for example, has 95 magnet schools across the state, and all have admissions policies designed to promote both socioeconomic and racial diversity. (3)
Admissions to some schools will be all but guaranteed while other schools reject more applicants than they admit. (4) Some operate on a simple lottery that assures equal opportunity for attendance across all applicants. Other schools have deliberate procedures for assuring a balanced mix of students from different neighborhoods. More selective schools may have tests and interviews as part of the application process.
(5) Funded by taxpayers, they have no other cost for attendance. Students get a high quality education for free. Magnet schools typically have very high graduation and college placement rates. Yei students may live far away and transportation may not be provided by schools. These are things you need to take into consideration when thinking of applying for a magnet school.
A. It clearly places an added burden on parents.
B. You can access the requirements from their websites.
C. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state.
D. The term "magnet", in fact, refers to this idea of attraction.
E. The processes vary greatly from school to school and city to city.
F. Magnet schools come with a mix of advantages and disadvantages.
G. Magnet schools were designed to draw students from different zones.
16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共22.5分）
A few months ago, one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity. His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had (21) an invitation to speak on a panel conference. It would look great on his CV. I was happy for him, of course. I had been a(n) (22) partner in the campaign. I felt that I deserved the same opportunity. Yet I hadn't been (23) and I wasn't sure why.
Growing up, I had been taught that the way to (24) was to put my head down and work hard. If my work was good enough, it would speak for itself and I would be (25) . This view, coupled with a natural shyness, meant that I (26) had the nerve to put myself forward.
However, I decided that I need to (27) my life—by becoming my own biggest advocate. So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (28) me. My mind was filled with a list of well-practiced (29) . Maybe I didn't deserve it. Maybe I was being too ambitious. But he immediately contacted the organizers, who quickly agreed to (30) me to the panel. Now I've come to understand that I can't be (31) if I'm invisible. This isn't a revolutionary idea which many people are unfamiliar with. I know, but as an introvert(内向的人) this is my (32) Mount Qomolangma.
I think advocating for myself will always make me a little (33) . But I do plenty of other uncomfortable things to (34) I'm living my best life, like getting flu shots. I suppose I can do the same for my (35) .
21. A. relied on B. led to C. turned down D. put forward
22. A. special B. outgoing C. strict D. equal
23. A. reminded B. promoted C. invited D. received
24. A. success B. practice C. power D. reality
25. A. attracted B. protected C. rewarded D. affected
26. A. quietly B. suddenly C. rarely D. completely
27. A. make sense of B. give way to
C. pay attention to D. take control of
28. A. benefit B. include C. observe D. change
29. A. self-defence B. self-satisfaction
C. self-control D. self-doubt
30. A. track B. send C. hire D. add
31. A. recognized B. discovered C. recommended D. bothered
32. A. personal B. flexible C. simple D. traditional
33. A. unreasonable B. uncomfortable C. dishonest D. discontented
34. A. prove B. ensure C. record D. predict
35. A. health B. glory C. career D. study
四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）
36. China's Wukong, a (1) (full) autonomous submersible that was developed by Harbin Engineering University, has reached a maximum underwater depth of 7,709 meters, (2) (set) a new diving record for domestic autonomous underwater vehicles.
Wukong returned to its home port of Qingdao, Shandong Province after completing (3) third phase of its deep-sea trial. During this year's deep-sea scientific expedition in the western Pacific Ocean (4) (organize) by the National Deep Sea Center from February 24 to April 1, Wukong successfully reached a maximum deep-sea diving depth record of 7,709 meters, (5) broke its previous record of 5,213 meters.
Capable (6) full-ocean depth, it dived 5,000 meters and 7,000 meters respectively during the sea trials and retrieved(取回) water samples, laying a solid (7) (found) for 11,000-meter submersible tests. This is the second (8) (deep) record in the world after the one set by the Russian Vityaz-D Autonomous Underwater Vehicle.
Autonomous underwater vehicles (9) (see) as one of the key emerging technologies in future naval warfare(海战). But so far the complexity of this solution (10) (mean) that no country in the world has fielded them operationally.
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五、任务型读写（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）
37. 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。
There was a rich couple who was holding a big party at their house. So they went shopping at the market where everything was expensive, but they didn't mind paying a lot for it. After buying everything they needed, they called a porter(搬运工) to carry it and drop it off to their home. The porter who came was of an old age, not very healthy looking. His clothes were torn and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charges for sending their goods to their home. The old porter quoted them $ 20, a price well below the market rate. Yet, the couple argued and bargained(讨价还价) with the porter and finally settled for $ 15. The porter was trying to make money for every meal so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy, thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter. They paid him $ 15 in advance and left after giving the porter their home address. They reached their home and two hours passed, the porter still hadn't delivered their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband, "I always tell you not to trust such a person but you never listen to me. Such a person is not even able to earn to feed himself for one time in a day; and you handed him everything we bought for our big party. I am sure he must have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him."
They both went to the market. On their way, near the market, they saw a young porter. They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their stuff in his cart!
Paragraph 1:
The angry wife asked him, "Where is that old thief This is our stuff."
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Paragraph 2:
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes and turned to his wife.
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六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）
38. 假定你是李华，你的笔友Tom来信和你讨论对太空探索的看法，他认为花巨资探索太空是没有必要的，请你据此给他写一封回信。内容包括：
1.你对他的观点的看法；
2.你对太空探索的看法和理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
DearTom,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案和解析
1~3.【答案】B、A、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文介绍了一家公司招聘人寿和健康保险风险经理的相关情况。
根据Responsibilities部分中的Oversee the monitoring and reporting of health and life risks（监督健康和生命风险的监测和报告。）可知，这份工作要求应聘者负责监督健康和生命风险的监测和报告。故选B。
2. 根据Key requirements部分中的You must work in the UK（你必须在英国工作）可知，应聘者必须在英国上班。故选A。
3. 根据文章最后一段中的By applying for a job listed on you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. （你必须同意列在CareersinRisk网站上的工作的条款和隐私政策。）可知，应聘者必须同意该公司的条款和隐私政策。故选C。
4~7.【答案】B、D、A、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】在英国，中学因为考试压力而减少体育课，这到底是好还是坏呢？
根据第一段的内容，尤其是Schools in the UK are cutting time spent on PE lessons because of exam pressure, a survey has found. （一项调查发现，由于考试压力，英国学校正在减少体育课上的时间。）可知，一项研究发现英国的学校因为考试压力减少了体育课的时间，因此第一段说明了这个现象，并引出了本文的话题。故选B。
2. 根据第三段中的There's a close relationship between our mental and physical health.（我们的精神和身体健康之间有密切的关系）可知，身体健康有利于精神健康。故选D。
3. 划线词上一句提到体育课对身体、社交和精神健康都有好处，由此可推知此处是说减少体育课的时间把体育课对年轻人的这些好处剥夺了。故A项（剥夺）与画线词的意思最接近。
4. 文章主要就英国的学校因为考试压力而减少学生体育课这个现象进行讨论，因此C项（学校因考试压力而削减体育时间。）能概括本文主旨。故选C。
8~11.【答案】B、C、D、B
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文介绍了一款头盔，它将会给我们提供一个隐私空间，并将隔离一些噪声。
根据第一段中的Now, you needn't worry for the "Helmfon" will help you ignore noisy co-workers and other distractions.（现在，你不必担心“Helmfon”会帮助你忽略吵闹的同事和其他干扰。）可知，作者在文章的开头提出这些问题，目的是为介绍新的发明作铺垫。故选B。
2. 根据第二段中的the Helmfon is a big helmet that uses special equipment to absorb the sound so as to completely block any outside noise, giving the wearers their own quiet personal space so they can better focus their attention on their work.（Helmfon是一种使用特殊设备来吸收声音的大型头盔，从而完全阻挡外界噪音，给佩戴者一个安静的个人空间，使他们能够更好地集中精力工作。）可知，头盔给佩戴者提供了一个安静的个人空间。故选C。
3. 根据第四段中的The only trouble is that it makes you look like a character from Mel Brooks' famous science fiction film, Spaceballs, but the company also provides a variety of great choices, including Batman-inspired design, and even Native American headgear.（唯一的问题是，它让你看起来像梅尔·布鲁克斯著名的科幻电影《太空球》中的角色，但该公司也提供了各种很棒的选择，包括受蝙蝠侠启发的设计，甚至还有印第安人的帽子）可知，这种头盔的劣势是它的外观看起来很奇怪。故选D。
4. 根据最后一段的内容可知，公司目前正在努力改善头盔的设计，并计划在市场上销售。故选B。
12~15.【答案】D、A、C、B
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了太空自拍的历史。
根据第三段中的But cameras used in space need to survive extreme conditions, like temperature swinging from -149 °F to 248 °F, so Hasselblad painted later models silver（但在太空中使用的相机需要在极端条件下生存，比如温度从-149华氏度到248华氏度，所以哈塞尔布莱德后来给相机涂上了银色）可知，为了使照相机能够在极端环境下工作，Hasselblad把它漆成了银色，故选D。
2. 根据第四段中的内容（当宇航员返回地球时，他们不得不把电影杂志拿出来，把相机留下，因为早期的太空任务受到返回途中的重量限制。）可知，照相机被留在太空的原因是飞船载重有限，故选A。
3. 根据第五段中的Fearing that they would never be able to bring the film back from space and lose all that hard work accelerated the push for being digital（他们担心自己再也不能把电影从太空带回来，失去所有的努力工作，这加速了数字化的推动）可知，害怕在太空中拍摄的内容丢失加速了太空相机技术的发展。故选C。
4. 根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了太空自拍的历史，故B项（太空自拍的历史）适合作本文的标题。故选B。
16~20.【答案】D、G、C、E、F
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文对磁力学校的情况进行了介绍。
根据上文中的Students often choose magnet schools to challenge themselves in fields that appeal to their interests. （学生们经常选择有吸引力的学校，在他们感兴趣的领域挑战自己。）可知，本段在定义和介绍磁力学校。D项中的“this idea of attraction”对应上文中的“appeal to their interests”符合语境。故选D。
2. 本段介绍了磁力学校产生的背景。结合上文中的attended schools closest to their homes（在离家最近的学校上学）和下文中的attend a school that might be further from home（上一所离家更远的学校）可知，空处应说明磁力学校吸引来自不同地区的学生。G项（磁铁学校旨在吸引来自不同地区的学生。）符合题意。故选G。
3. 根据上文中的Connecticut, for example, has 95 magnet schools across the state（例如，康涅狄格州在全州有95所磁石学校）可知，康涅狄格州有95所磁力学校。C项中的These schools指的就是上文中的95 magnet schools，“the state”指的就是上文中的“Connecticut”。C项（这些学校在该州一直名列前茅。）符合语境。故选C。
4. 根据上文中的 Admissions to some schools will be all but guaranteed while other schools reject more applicants than they admit.（一些学校几乎可以保证被录取，而其他学校拒绝的申请者比录取的要多。）可知，此处在介绍不同学校的录取规则。再根据下文中的Some operate on a simple lottery that assures equal opportunity for attendance across all applicants. Other schools have deliberate procedures for assuring a balanced mix of students from different neighborhoods. More selective schools may have tests and interviews as part of the application process.（有些学校采用简单的抽签方式，确保所有申请者都有平等的出勤机会。其他学校也有经过深思熟虑的程序，以确保不同社区学生的平衡组合。更多的学校在申请过程中可能会有测试和面试。）可知，录取过程因学校的不同而有很大差异，E项（这一过程因学校而异，因城市而异。）符合语境。故选E。
5. 此处为段落主题句。根据最后段内容（由纳税人资助，他们没有其他费用。学生可以免费接受高质量的教育。磁铁学校通常有很高的毕业率和大学就业率。Yei学生可能住得很远，学校可能不提供交通工具。这些都是你在申请磁石学校时需要考虑的事情。）可知，本段介绍了磁力学校的优点和缺点。F项（磁石学校有利有弊。）符合语境。故选F。
21~35.【答案】B、D、C、A、C、C、D、B、D、D、A、A、B、B、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】作者的同学获得了好的职业发展机会，作者认为自己也应该有同样的机会。但是，作者内向羞怯的性格阻挡了职业发展。因此，作者决心突破自己。
句意：他致力于一项由学生领导的运动，以增加联邦政府对基础研究的资助，并被邀请在一个小组会议上发言。relied on信任；led to导致；turned down拒绝；put forward提出。根据下文中的an invitation to speak on a panel conference可知，作者的同学在此次活动中的努力导致他受邀在专家咨询组会议上发言。故选B。
2. 句意：当然，我为他感到高兴。我在竞选中是一个平等的合伙人。special特别的；outgoing外向的；strict严格的；equal平等的。根据下文中的I felt that I deserved the same opportunity可知，作者认为自己应该得到同样的机会，因此可推知，作者认为自己和同学做出了同等的努力，是平等的。故选D。
3. 句意：但是我没有被邀请，我也不知道什么原因。reminded提醒；promoted提升；invited邀请；received收到。根据上文中的His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had (1) an invitation to speak on a panel conference. 可知，作者的同学被邀请发言。故选C。
4. 句意：从小到大，我一直被教导，成功的方法是就得埋头苦干。success成功；practice练习；power权力；reality事实。根据下文中的If my work was good enough, it would speak for itself and I would be可知，作者一直被教导如果自己的工作做得足够好，自己就会成功并有回报。故选A。
5. 句意：如果我的工作足够好，它就会不言自明，我会得以回报。attracted吸引；protected保护；rewarded回报；affected影响。根据上文Growing up, I had been taught that the way to (4) was to put my head down and work hard.可知，作者一直被教导如果自己的工作做得足够好，自己就会成功并有回报。故选C。
6. 句意：这种想法加上我天生的羞怯，使我很少鼓起勇气站出来。 quietly轻轻地，安静地；suddenly突然地；rarely罕有，很少；completely完全地，彻底地。根据上文中的This view, coupled with a natural shyness以及下文中的but as an introvert（但作为一个内向的人）可知，作者是一个内向羞怯的人，因此，作者很少有勇气提出自己的观点。故选C。
7. 句意：然而，我决定我需要掌控我的生活——成为我自己最大的拥护者。make sense of理解；give way to让……陷于；pay attention to注意；take control of控制。根据下文中的So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (8) me.可知，作者让同学询问专家咨询组的组织者把他也包括进去，因此可推知作者决定掌控自己的生活。故选D。
8. 句意：所以，我的心怦怦直跳，我让我的同学请小组组织者把我也包括在内。benefit使受益；include包括；observe注意到；change改变。由根据下文My mind was filled with a list of well-practiced (9) . Maybe I didn't deserve it.可知此处表示，作者也想加入进去。故选B。
9. 句意：我因为长久以来的自我怀疑而心绪不宁。self-defence自卫；self-satisfaction沾沾自喜；self-control自我控制；self-doubt自我怀疑。根据下文中的Maybe I didn't deserve it. Maybe I was being too ambitious.可知，作者此时内心充满自我怀疑。故选D。
10. 句意：但他立即联系了组织者，他们很快同意把我加入专家组。 track追踪；send发送；hire雇佣；add添加。分析句意可知，此处是作者让同学请专家咨询组组织者把自己也包括进来，组织者很快同意作者加入。故选D。
11. 句意：现在我明白了，如果我是隐形的，我就不可能被认可。recognized认可；discovered发现；recommended推荐；bothered使烦恼。根据I know, but as an introvert(内向的人) this is my (12) Mount Qomolangma.可知，作者通过这件事意识到假如自己是隐形人，他不可能受到认可。故选A。
12. 句意：我知道，但作为一个内向的人，这已经是我个人的珠穆朗玛峰了。personal个人的；flexible灵活的；simple简单的；traditional传统的。根据上文中的I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (8) me.以及but as an introvert(内向的人)可知，作者作为一个内向的人，鼓起勇气提出请同学去问专家咨询组让自己加人的请求，这对作者来说，就像是个人的珠穆朗玛峰。故选A。
13. 句意：我觉得为自我推销总会让我感到不舒服。unreasonable不合理的；uncomfortable不舒服的；dishonest不诚实的；discontented不满的。根据下文中的But I do plenty of other uncomfortable things to (14) I'm living my best life可知，作者做了很多其他的让自己不舒服的事情来保证他最好的生活，结合上文中作者提到自己是一个内向的人可推知，鼓吹自己令他不舒服。故选B。
14. 句意：但我做了很多其他不舒服的事情来确保我过着最好的生活，比如打流感疫苗。prove证明；ensure确保；record记录；predict预测。根据下文中的I'm living my best life, like getting flu shots.可知，作者通过如打疫苗等不舒服的事情来保证自己最好的生活。故选B。
15. 句意：我想我也可以为我的职业生涯做同样的事情。health健康；glory荣誉；career事业；study研究。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity.及下文可知，作者的同学得到了一个令人难以置信的职业发展机会，作者非常羡慕，因此，作者也想克服羞怯，勇敢地参与其中，这是希望自己的职业有所发展。故选C。
36.【答案】【小题1】
fully
【小题2】
setting
【小题3】
the
【小题4】
organized
【小题5】
which
【小题6】
of
【小题7】
foundation
【小题8】
deepest
【小题9】
are seen
【小题10】
has meant
【解析】1. 分析句子可知，空处修饰形容词autonomous，应用副词fully，意为“完全地”，符合题意。故填fully。
2. 分析句子可知，主句谓语为has reached，空前无and连接，所以空处为非谓语动词，且set和其逻辑主语China's Wukong之间为主谓关系，故用动词的-ing形式作状语。故填setting。
3. 空后为序数词third，此处表示“第三阶段”，应用定冠词the。故填the。
4. 分析句子可知，organize和其逻辑主语expedition之间为动宾关系，故用动词的-ed形式作后置定语。故填organized。
5. 空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代“Wukong successfully... 7,709 meters”，且空处在从句中作主语，故填which。
6. capable of sth.意为“有……能力”，为固定搭配。故填of。
7. 分析句子可知，空处应填名词作宾语，且空前有a solid修饰，应填foundation，意为“基础”，符合题意。故填foundation。
8. 分析句子可知，此处表示这是世界第二深的记录，应用形容词的最高级。故填deepest。
9. 此处描述现在的情况，且主语Autonomous underwater vehicles为复数，和see之间是动宾关系，所以用一般现在时的被动语态。主语为vehicles，be动词用are。故填are seen。
10. 根据so far可知，空处表示的动作从过去某一时刻开始，持续到现在，并且有可能持续下去，故用现在完成时表示过去发生的动作对现在的影响。the complexity of this solution为主语，助动词用has。故填has meant。
37.【答案】 The angry wife asked him, "Where is that old thief This is our stuff." She was about to add more contemptuous comments on the old porter when she suddenly noticed that the man was glaring at her resentfully. " Madam, please calm down. Jack is not a thief!" retorted the porter, "He is actually terribly sick and isn't able to earn enough to even have a single meal of the day. Just now, on the way to deliver your stuff, he was too weak to go any further in this heat of the noon. Despite falling down, he never forgot his promise and handed me $15, keeping telling me to deliver it as fast as possible"
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes and turned to his wife. "He was hungry, he was poor, but he was truly an honest man," the husband admitted with trembling voice. At that, the wife was struck dead with shame, heart beating painfully fast and banging against her ribs. How could she be angry with such a kind and responsible man Like a child who made a mistake, she had no courage to look into her husband's eyes. Through all these unexpected things, it eventually dawned on her that honesty has no class and she should respect everyone regardless of their financial and social status.
【解析】略
38.【答案】Dear Tom,
I have known your ideas about exploring space. ①I don't agree that exploring space is a waste of time and money. Actually, it's more important than you can imagine.
The space technology can help to improve the techniques in other fields. ②With the help of satellites, GPS is widely used all over the world. Besides, space technology represents a country's scientific and technological level. ③ Last but not least, exploring space helps us to think about the future of mankind.
In closing, exploring space is so important that we should continue this great project.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】【思路点拨】
本文是应用文写作。要求给笔友Tom写一封英文信，陈述对Tom的观点的看法和自己对太空探索的看法和理由。要求文章脉路清晰，格式整洁，尽量运用自己熟悉的词汇，也要用一些高级词汇来提高文章的档次。
【亮点词汇】
①a waste of time and money浪费时间和金钱
②With the help of satellites在卫星的帮助之下
③In closing总而言之
【高分句型】
①I don't agree that exploring space is a waste of time and money. (that引导的宾语从句）
②With the help of satellites, GPS is widely used all over the world. (一般现在时的被动语态)
③Last but not least, exploring space helps us to think about the future of mankind. (动词的-ing形式作主语）
【结构布局】
引言：对Tom观点的看法
中心：介绍自己对太空探索的看法和理由
结尾：发出倡议
【拓展词汇】
①play an increasingly important part in在……中起越来越重要的作用
②have good/bad/positive/negative effects on对……有好的/坏的/积极的/消极的影响
【拓展句型】
①There is no doubt that modern science and technology bring us convenience and comfort in life.（毫无疑问，现代科学技术给我们的生活带来了方便和舒适。）
②Future is actually like a secret, some areas of which are beyond the reach of our imagination.（未来事实上就像一个谜，有些领域我们简直无法想象。）
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一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）
A
Life and Health Insurance Risk Manager Our company, which has partnered an international insurer, is looking for a full-time risk manager to be 2nd line to the people with responsibility for the UK Life and Health Insurance business. The role is in a small risk team and is suited to a high-performing individual.
Responsibilities
—Support the chief risk officer.
—Oversee the monitoring and reporting of health and life risks.
—Deliver advice and work with internal and external stakeholders(股东).
—Assess relevant risks for technical pricing and reinsurance.
—Continuously contribute to the capital requirements, internal model reviews and data model processes.
Key requirements
The individual would ideally be a qualified life and health manager and has experience in risk management or consulting. You must work in the UK—this rule was added recently so when applying please state your eligibility(资格) to work in the UK. (E. g. British passport, Irish passport, ILR, settled status, etc.)
Salary
￡ 70,000—￡ 90,000 per year+competitive package
Contact information
Deadline for applications is 14th May 2021.
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1. What is a full-time risk manager required to do
A. Set price for reinsurance.
B. Detect health and life risks.
C. Assess the future of the company.
D. Assign work to the chief risk officer.
2. Which of the following is a must of the job
A. Staying in the UK. B. Being fluent in English.
C. Working flexible hours. D. Holding a British passport.
3. What should you mind when applying for the job
A. Confirming the reply in time. B. Sending the CV before May.
C. Accepting the privacy policy. D. Subscribing to related emails.
B
Schools in the UK are cutting time spent on PE lessons because of exam pressure, a survey has found. Secondary school teachers said that older teenagers were particularly likely to miss out, as 38 percent said time spent on physical education for 14-to 16-year-olds had fallen in the past five years.
Teachers said that increased pressure to improve exam results was leading children to be pulled out of PE lessons. One in three said exam pressure was behind the decline, while 38 percent said main subjects such as English and Maths had been given more time at the expense of PE.
Almost all of the teachers from the 487 schools said PE should be more valued for its benefits to young people. Mental health experts also warned that cutting down on exercise could exacerbate(使加重) children's mental health problems. Cal Strode, spokesman for the Mental Health Foundation, said cutting PE time would be short-sighted and risk widespread results. He said, "It is worrying to hear that PE is being cut at a time when students are facing problems with stress and anxiety in increasing numbers. There's a close relationship between our mental and physical health."
Tom Madders, Director of Communications, Campaigns and Participation at the charity YoungMinds, said, "Schools' cutting down on physical education because of exam pressure is worrying. Schools that value health also tend to do better academically, so it makes sense to focus on keeping good mental health, rather than putting children under more pressure."
Rising exam pressure has previously been raised as an issue by experts who warn that children are under greater pressure because of a competitive job market. Ali Oliver, an expert, said, "PE contributes to physical, social and mental health. So cuts in physical education time are depriving young people of these benefits at a time when they have never needed them more. We will be selling this and future generations short if physical education is not made fit for the 21st century and put at the heart of a broad and balanced curriculum in our schools."
4. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To show the harm of exam pressure.
B. To introduce a phenomenon in the UK schools.
C. To explain the education system in the UK.
D. To indicate the benefit of physical education.
5. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Many teachers don't realize the importance of PE.
B. British children's mental problems are very serious.
C. Sometimes PE might cause pressure for students.
D. Good physical health benefits mental health.
6. What does the underlined word "depriving" mean in the last paragraph
A. Robbing. B. Reminding. C. Warning. D. Suspecting.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A. The importance of physical education.
B. The serious problems of education in the UK.
C. Schools cutting PE time for exam pressure.
D. Teachers hoping to give kids more PE time.
C
Are you always disturbed by the noise made by your co-workers while you're working hard at your task What kind of feelings will you have on hearing such kind of noise Have you ever got an idea that a certain helmet will help you out of the trouble so you can focus on your work at the office Now, you needn't worry for the "Helmfon" will help you ignore noisy co-workers and other distractions.
Created by the Ukrainian design company Hochu rayu, the Helmfon is a big helmet that uses special equipment to absorb the sound so as to completely block any outside noise, giving the wearers their own quiet personal space so they can better focus their attention on their work. Made of a glass fiber shell, cloth and other materials, the helmet not only blocks outside sound, but it also keeps the noise you make in, allowing you to answer calls, hold WeChat conferences and watch or edit videos privately.
The company came up with the idea for the Helmfon after being asked to design a new phone booth for an IT company. The project made the team think about the way we communicate and finally begin work on a device that would allow you to be in two worlds just sitting on your chair in the office, in a meeting, or everywhere you feel like just wearing your helmet.
The Helmfon comes complete with a system board, a microphone, speakers and a special holder for your phone. The only trouble is that it makes you look like a character from Mel Brooks' famous science fiction film, Spaceballs, but the company also provides a variety of great choices, including Batman-inspired design, and even Native American headgear.
The Helmfon is still in the prototype(雏形) stage, but the Ukrainian company is already working on commercially available design and plans to offer the design for sale. A release date has not yet been made public.
8. Why does the author ask questions in paragraph 1
A. To arouse discussion.
B. To introduce a new device.
C. To show the harm of the noise.
D. To list the trouble we re facing.
9. What is the function of the Helmfon
A. To protect the wearers' safety.
B. To keep wearers at work energetic.
C. To give the wearers quiet space.
D. To help wearers talk secretly.
10. What does the author say about the disadvantage of the Helmfon
A. It's too heavy to wear. B. It isn't suitable for everyone.
C. The air inside may not be fresh. D. The appearance may be strange.
11. What can we infer about the Ukrainian company
A. It designed the helmet specially for an IT company.
B. It plans to sell the helmet in the future.
C. It often comes up with crazy ideas.
D. It will sell the helmet online.
D
What do you do when nobody is around to take your picture You take a selfie. But what about selfies in space NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who famously became the second man to walk on the moon in July 1969, said that he took the first selfie in space during the Gemini 12 mission in 1966.
"For me, it needs to be digital to be a selfie," argues Jennifer Levasseur, who is in charge of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. According to Levasseur, the concept of a selfie is directly linked to Internet culture and the human desire to interact on social platforms. "The thing that makes a selfie is sharing it," she says.
Still, astronauts have been carrying cameras aboard space vehicles since the 1960s. In 1966, Aldrin used a Hasselblad camera designed specifically for space. Hasselblad also painted the first camera in space matte black(磨砂黑) to reduce reflections in the window of the orbiter. But cameras used in space need to survive extreme conditions, like temperature swinging from -149 °F to 248 °F, so Hasselblad painted later models silver.
Astronauts had to pull the film magazines(胶卷盒) out and leave their cameras behind when they returned to Earth, because early space missions were restricted by a weight limit on the return trip.
A big change in space camera technology came after the sad loss of the space shuttle Columbia, which broke apart on its return to Earth in 2003. "Fearing that they would never be able to bring the film back from space and lose all that hard work accelerated the push for being digital," Levasseur says.
Today, astronauts can have access to the Internet and social platforms in space and post true space selfies taken by digital cameras.
12. How did the Hasselblad camera adapt to space temperature changes
A. By changing its inner design. B. By reducing its reflections.
C. By making it stronger. D. By painting it silver.
13. Why were cameras left in space on early space missions
A. To lighten the load of the spaceship.
B. To test cameras under extreme conditions.
C. To prepare for the next space exploration.
D. To take more pictures on the next trip.
14. What advanced space camera technology
A. The invention of new films.
B. The popularity of space selfies.
C. The concern about the loss of valuable data.
D. The fear of falling behind in the space race.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Origin of Selfies in Space
B. The History of Selfies in Space
C. The Significance of Selfies in Space
D. The Technique of Selfies in Space
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）
Magnet schools are public schools that have specialized curricula in areas such as the sciences, arts, leadership, and languages. Students often choose magnet schools to challenge themselves in fields that appeal to their interests. (1)
Magnet schools were born in the late 1960s, when students attended schools closest to their homes. (2) Students from diverse neighborhoods would choose to attend a school that might be further from home because the school catered to(满足需要) their particular strengths and interests.
Many magnet schools have remained true to their original goals of promoting diversity through educational choice. Connecticut, for example, has 95 magnet schools across the state, and all have admissions policies designed to promote both socioeconomic and racial diversity. (3)
Admissions to some schools will be all but guaranteed while other schools reject more applicants than they admit. (4) Some operate on a simple lottery that assures equal opportunity for attendance across all applicants. Other schools have deliberate procedures for assuring a balanced mix of students from different neighborhoods. More selective schools may have tests and interviews as part of the application process.
(5) Funded by taxpayers, they have no other cost for attendance. Students get a high quality education for free. Magnet schools typically have very high graduation and college placement rates. Yei students may live far away and transportation may not be provided by schools. These are things you need to take into consideration when thinking of applying for a magnet school.
A. It clearly places an added burden on parents.
B. You can access the requirements from their websites.
C. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state.
D. The term "magnet", in fact, refers to this idea of attraction.
E. The processes vary greatly from school to school and city to city.
F. Magnet schools come with a mix of advantages and disadvantages.
G. Magnet schools were designed to draw students from different zones.
16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共22.5分）
A few months ago, one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity. His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had (21) an invitation to speak on a panel conference. It would look great on his CV. I was happy for him, of course. I had been a(n) (22) partner in the campaign. I felt that I deserved the same opportunity. Yet I hadn't been (23) and I wasn't sure why.
Growing up, I had been taught that the way to (24) was to put my head down and work hard. If my work was good enough, it would speak for itself and I would be (25) . This view, coupled with a natural shyness, meant that I (26) had the nerve to put myself forward.
However, I decided that I need to (27) my life—by becoming my own biggest advocate. So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (28) me. My mind was filled with a list of well-practiced (29) . Maybe I didn't deserve it. Maybe I was being too ambitious. But he immediately contacted the organizers, who quickly agreed to (30) me to the panel. Now I've come to understand that I can't be (31) if I'm invisible. This isn't a revolutionary idea which many people are unfamiliar with. I know, but as an introvert(内向的人) this is my (32) Mount Qomolangma.
I think advocating for myself will always make me a little (33) . But I do plenty of other uncomfortable things to (34) I'm living my best life, like getting flu shots. I suppose I can do the same for my (35) .
21. A. relied on B. led to C. turned down D. put forward
22. A. special B. outgoing C. strict D. equal
23. A. reminded B. promoted C. invited D. received
24. A. success B. practice C. power D. reality
25. A. attracted B. protected C. rewarded D. affected
26. A. quietly B. suddenly C. rarely D. completely
27. A. make sense of B. give way to
C. pay attention to D. take control of
28. A. benefit B. include C. observe D. change
29. A. self-defence B. self-satisfaction
C. self-control D. self-doubt
30. A. track B. send C. hire D. add
31. A. recognized B. discovered C. recommended D. bothered
32. A. personal B. flexible C. simple D. traditional
33. A. unreasonable B. uncomfortable C. dishonest D. discontented
34. A. prove B. ensure C. record D. predict
35. A. health B. glory C. career D. study
四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）
36. China's Wukong, a (1) (full) autonomous submersible that was developed by Harbin Engineering University, has reached a maximum underwater depth of 7,709 meters, (2) (set) a new diving record for domestic autonomous underwater vehicles.
Wukong returned to its home port of Qingdao, Shandong Province after completing (3) third phase of its deep-sea trial. During this year's deep-sea scientific expedition in the western Pacific Ocean (4) (organize) by the National Deep Sea Center from February 24 to April 1, Wukong successfully reached a maximum deep-sea diving depth record of 7,709 meters, (5) broke its previous record of 5,213 meters.
Capable (6) full-ocean depth, it dived 5,000 meters and 7,000 meters respectively during the sea trials and retrieved(取回) water samples, laying a solid (7) (found) for 11,000-meter submersible tests. This is the second (8) (deep) record in the world after the one set by the Russian Vityaz-D Autonomous Underwater Vehicle.
Autonomous underwater vehicles (9) (see) as one of the key emerging technologies in future naval warfare(海战). But so far the complexity of this solution (10) (mean) that no country in the world has fielded them operationally.
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五、任务型读写（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）
37. 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。
There was a rich couple who was holding a big party at their house. So they went shopping at the market where everything was expensive, but they didn't mind paying a lot for it. After buying everything they needed, they called a porter(搬运工) to carry it and drop it off to their home. The porter who came was of an old age, not very healthy looking. His clothes were torn and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charges for sending their goods to their home. The old porter quoted them $ 20, a price well below the market rate. Yet, the couple argued and bargained(讨价还价) with the porter and finally settled for $ 15. The porter was trying to make money for every meal so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy, thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter. They paid him $ 15 in advance and left after giving the porter their home address. They reached their home and two hours passed, the porter still hadn't delivered their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband, "I always tell you not to trust such a person but you never listen to me. Such a person is not even able to earn to feed himself for one time in a day; and you handed him everything we bought for our big party. I am sure he must have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him."
They both went to the market. On their way, near the market, they saw a young porter. They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their stuff in his cart!
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The angry wife asked him, "Where is that old thief This is our stuff."
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Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes and turned to his wife.
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六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）
38. 假定你是李华，你的笔友Tom来信和你讨论对太空探索的看法，他认为花巨资探索太空是没有必要的，请你据此给他写一封回信。内容包括：
1.你对他的观点的看法；
2.你对太空探索的看法和理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
DearTom,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案和解析
1~3.【答案】B、A、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文介绍了一家公司招聘人寿和健康保险风险经理的相关情况。
根据Responsibilities部分中的Oversee the monitoring and reporting of health and life risks（监督健康和生命风险的监测和报告。）可知，这份工作要求应聘者负责监督健康和生命风险的监测和报告。故选B。
2. 根据Key requirements部分中的You must work in the UK（你必须在英国工作）可知，应聘者必须在英国上班。故选A。
3. 根据文章最后一段中的By applying for a job listed on you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. （你必须同意列在CareersinRisk网站上的工作的条款和隐私政策。）可知，应聘者必须同意该公司的条款和隐私政策。故选C。
4~7.【答案】B、D、A、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】在英国，中学因为考试压力而减少体育课，这到底是好还是坏呢？
根据第一段的内容，尤其是Schools in the UK are cutting time spent on PE lessons because of exam pressure, a survey has found. （一项调查发现，由于考试压力，英国学校正在减少体育课上的时间。）可知，一项研究发现英国的学校因为考试压力减少了体育课的时间，因此第一段说明了这个现象，并引出了本文的话题。故选B。
2. 根据第三段中的There's a close relationship between our mental and physical health.（我们的精神和身体健康之间有密切的关系）可知，身体健康有利于精神健康。故选D。
3. 划线词上一句提到体育课对身体、社交和精神健康都有好处，由此可推知此处是说减少体育课的时间把体育课对年轻人的这些好处剥夺了。故A项（剥夺）与画线词的意思最接近。
4. 文章主要就英国的学校因为考试压力而减少学生体育课这个现象进行讨论，因此C项（学校因考试压力而削减体育时间。）能概括本文主旨。故选C。
8~11.【答案】B、C、D、B
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文介绍了一款头盔，它将会给我们提供一个隐私空间，并将隔离一些噪声。
根据第一段中的Now, you needn't worry for the "Helmfon" will help you ignore noisy co-workers and other distractions.（现在，你不必担心“Helmfon”会帮助你忽略吵闹的同事和其他干扰。）可知，作者在文章的开头提出这些问题，目的是为介绍新的发明作铺垫。故选B。
2. 根据第二段中的the Helmfon is a big helmet that uses special equipment to absorb the sound so as to completely block any outside noise, giving the wearers their own quiet personal space so they can better focus their attention on their work.（Helmfon是一种使用特殊设备来吸收声音的大型头盔，从而完全阻挡外界噪音，给佩戴者一个安静的个人空间，使他们能够更好地集中精力工作。）可知，头盔给佩戴者提供了一个安静的个人空间。故选C。
3. 根据第四段中的The only trouble is that it makes you look like a character from Mel Brooks' famous science fiction film, Spaceballs, but the company also provides a variety of great choices, including Batman-inspired design, and even Native American headgear.（唯一的问题是，它让你看起来像梅尔·布鲁克斯著名的科幻电影《太空球》中的角色，但该公司也提供了各种很棒的选择，包括受蝙蝠侠启发的设计，甚至还有印第安人的帽子）可知，这种头盔的劣势是它的外观看起来很奇怪。故选D。
4. 根据最后一段的内容可知，公司目前正在努力改善头盔的设计，并计划在市场上销售。故选B。
12~15.【答案】D、A、C、B
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了太空自拍的历史。
根据第三段中的But cameras used in space need to survive extreme conditions, like temperature swinging from -149 °F to 248 °F, so Hasselblad painted later models silver（但在太空中使用的相机需要在极端条件下生存，比如温度从-149华氏度到248华氏度，所以哈塞尔布莱德后来给相机涂上了银色）可知，为了使照相机能够在极端环境下工作，Hasselblad把它漆成了银色，故选D。
2. 根据第四段中的内容（当宇航员返回地球时，他们不得不把电影杂志拿出来，把相机留下，因为早期的太空任务受到返回途中的重量限制。）可知，照相机被留在太空的原因是飞船载重有限，故选A。
3. 根据第五段中的Fearing that they would never be able to bring the film back from space and lose all that hard work accelerated the push for being digital（他们担心自己再也不能把电影从太空带回来，失去所有的努力工作，这加速了数字化的推动）可知，害怕在太空中拍摄的内容丢失加速了太空相机技术的发展。故选C。
4. 根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了太空自拍的历史，故B项（太空自拍的历史）适合作本文的标题。故选B。
16~20.【答案】D、G、C、E、F
【解析】1. 【文章大意】本文对磁力学校的情况进行了介绍。
根据上文中的Students often choose magnet schools to challenge themselves in fields that appeal to their interests. （学生们经常选择有吸引力的学校，在他们感兴趣的领域挑战自己。）可知，本段在定义和介绍磁力学校。D项中的“this idea of attraction”对应上文中的“appeal to their interests”符合语境。故选D。
2. 本段介绍了磁力学校产生的背景。结合上文中的attended schools closest to their homes（在离家最近的学校上学）和下文中的attend a school that might be further from home（上一所离家更远的学校）可知，空处应说明磁力学校吸引来自不同地区的学生。G项（磁铁学校旨在吸引来自不同地区的学生。）符合题意。故选G。
3. 根据上文中的Connecticut, for example, has 95 magnet schools across the state（例如，康涅狄格州在全州有95所磁石学校）可知，康涅狄格州有95所磁力学校。C项中的These schools指的就是上文中的95 magnet schools，“the state”指的就是上文中的“Connecticut”。C项（这些学校在该州一直名列前茅。）符合语境。故选C。
4. 根据上文中的 Admissions to some schools will be all but guaranteed while other schools reject more applicants than they admit.（一些学校几乎可以保证被录取，而其他学校拒绝的申请者比录取的要多。）可知，此处在介绍不同学校的录取规则。再根据下文中的Some operate on a simple lottery that assures equal opportunity for attendance across all applicants. Other schools have deliberate procedures for assuring a balanced mix of students from different neighborhoods. More selective schools may have tests and interviews as part of the application process.（有些学校采用简单的抽签方式，确保所有申请者都有平等的出勤机会。其他学校也有经过深思熟虑的程序，以确保不同社区学生的平衡组合。更多的学校在申请过程中可能会有测试和面试。）可知，录取过程因学校的不同而有很大差异，E项（这一过程因学校而异，因城市而异。）符合语境。故选E。
5. 此处为段落主题句。根据最后段内容（由纳税人资助，他们没有其他费用。学生可以免费接受高质量的教育。磁铁学校通常有很高的毕业率和大学就业率。Yei学生可能住得很远，学校可能不提供交通工具。这些都是你在申请磁石学校时需要考虑的事情。）可知，本段介绍了磁力学校的优点和缺点。F项（磁石学校有利有弊。）符合语境。故选F。
21~35.【答案】B、D、C、A、C、C、D、B、D、D、A、A、B、B、C
【解析】1. 【文章大意】作者的同学获得了好的职业发展机会，作者认为自己也应该有同样的机会。但是，作者内向羞怯的性格阻挡了职业发展。因此，作者决心突破自己。
句意：他致力于一项由学生领导的运动，以增加联邦政府对基础研究的资助，并被邀请在一个小组会议上发言。relied on信任；led to导致；turned down拒绝；put forward提出。根据下文中的an invitation to speak on a panel conference可知，作者的同学在此次活动中的努力导致他受邀在专家咨询组会议上发言。故选B。
2. 句意：当然，我为他感到高兴。我在竞选中是一个平等的合伙人。special特别的；outgoing外向的；strict严格的；equal平等的。根据下文中的I felt that I deserved the same opportunity可知，作者认为自己应该得到同样的机会，因此可推知，作者认为自己和同学做出了同等的努力，是平等的。故选D。
3. 句意：但是我没有被邀请，我也不知道什么原因。reminded提醒；promoted提升；invited邀请；received收到。根据上文中的His efforts on a student-led campaign to increase federal funding for basic research had (1) an invitation to speak on a panel conference. 可知，作者的同学被邀请发言。故选C。
4. 句意：从小到大，我一直被教导，成功的方法是就得埋头苦干。success成功；practice练习；power权力；reality事实。根据下文中的If my work was good enough, it would speak for itself and I would be可知，作者一直被教导如果自己的工作做得足够好，自己就会成功并有回报。故选A。
5. 句意：如果我的工作足够好，它就会不言自明，我会得以回报。attracted吸引；protected保护；rewarded回报；affected影响。根据上文Growing up, I had been taught that the way to (4) was to put my head down and work hard.可知，作者一直被教导如果自己的工作做得足够好，自己就会成功并有回报。故选C。
6. 句意：这种想法加上我天生的羞怯，使我很少鼓起勇气站出来。 quietly轻轻地，安静地；suddenly突然地；rarely罕有，很少；completely完全地，彻底地。根据上文中的This view, coupled with a natural shyness以及下文中的but as an introvert（但作为一个内向的人）可知，作者是一个内向羞怯的人，因此，作者很少有勇气提出自己的观点。故选C。
7. 句意：然而，我决定我需要掌控我的生活——成为我自己最大的拥护者。make sense of理解；give way to让……陷于；pay attention to注意；take control of控制。根据下文中的So, with my heart beating fast, I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (8) me.可知，作者让同学询问专家咨询组的组织者把他也包括进去，因此可推知作者决定掌控自己的生活。故选D。
8. 句意：所以，我的心怦怦直跳，我让我的同学请小组组织者把我也包括在内。benefit使受益；include包括；observe注意到；change改变。由根据下文My mind was filled with a list of well-practiced (9) . Maybe I didn't deserve it.可知此处表示，作者也想加入进去。故选B。
9. 句意：我因为长久以来的自我怀疑而心绪不宁。self-defence自卫；self-satisfaction沾沾自喜；self-control自我控制；self-doubt自我怀疑。根据下文中的Maybe I didn't deserve it. Maybe I was being too ambitious.可知，作者此时内心充满自我怀疑。故选D。
10. 句意：但他立即联系了组织者，他们很快同意把我加入专家组。 track追踪；send发送；hire雇佣；add添加。分析句意可知，此处是作者让同学请专家咨询组组织者把自己也包括进来，组织者很快同意作者加入。故选D。
11. 句意：现在我明白了，如果我是隐形的，我就不可能被认可。recognized认可；discovered发现；recommended推荐；bothered使烦恼。根据I know, but as an introvert(内向的人) this is my (12) Mount Qomolangma.可知，作者通过这件事意识到假如自己是隐形人，他不可能受到认可。故选A。
12. 句意：我知道，但作为一个内向的人，这已经是我个人的珠穆朗玛峰了。personal个人的；flexible灵活的；simple简单的；traditional传统的。根据上文中的I asked my classmate to ask the panel organizers to (8) me.以及but as an introvert(内向的人)可知，作者作为一个内向的人，鼓起勇气提出请同学去问专家咨询组让自己加人的请求，这对作者来说，就像是个人的珠穆朗玛峰。故选A。
13. 句意：我觉得为自我推销总会让我感到不舒服。unreasonable不合理的；uncomfortable不舒服的；dishonest不诚实的；discontented不满的。根据下文中的But I do plenty of other uncomfortable things to (14) I'm living my best life可知，作者做了很多其他的让自己不舒服的事情来保证他最好的生活，结合上文中作者提到自己是一个内向的人可推知，鼓吹自己令他不舒服。故选B。
14. 句意：但我做了很多其他不舒服的事情来确保我过着最好的生活，比如打流感疫苗。prove证明；ensure确保；record记录；predict预测。根据下文中的I'm living my best life, like getting flu shots.可知，作者通过如打疫苗等不舒服的事情来保证自己最好的生活。故选B。
15. 句意：我想我也可以为我的职业生涯做同样的事情。health健康；glory荣誉；career事业；study研究。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的one of my fellow graduate students was offered an incredible career-building opportunity.及下文可知，作者的同学得到了一个令人难以置信的职业发展机会，作者非常羡慕，因此，作者也想克服羞怯，勇敢地参与其中，这是希望自己的职业有所发展。故选C。
36.【答案】【小题1】
fully
【小题2】
setting
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the
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organized
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which
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of
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foundation
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deepest
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are seen
【小题10】
has meant
【解析】1. 分析句子可知，空处修饰形容词autonomous，应用副词fully，意为“完全地”，符合题意。故填fully。
2. 分析句子可知，主句谓语为has reached，空前无and连接，所以空处为非谓语动词，且set和其逻辑主语China's Wukong之间为主谓关系，故用动词的-ing形式作状语。故填setting。
3. 空后为序数词third，此处表示“第三阶段”，应用定冠词the。故填the。
4. 分析句子可知，organize和其逻辑主语expedition之间为动宾关系，故用动词的-ed形式作后置定语。故填organized。
5. 空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代“Wukong successfully... 7,709 meters”，且空处在从句中作主语，故填which。
6. capable of sth.意为“有……能力”，为固定搭配。故填of。
7. 分析句子可知，空处应填名词作宾语，且空前有a solid修饰，应填foundation，意为“基础”，符合题意。故填foundation。
8. 分析句子可知，此处表示这是世界第二深的记录，应用形容词的最高级。故填deepest。
9. 此处描述现在的情况，且主语Autonomous underwater vehicles为复数，和see之间是动宾关系，所以用一般现在时的被动语态。主语为vehicles，be动词用are。故填are seen。
10. 根据so far可知，空处表示的动作从过去某一时刻开始，持续到现在，并且有可能持续下去，故用现在完成时表示过去发生的动作对现在的影响。the complexity of this solution为主语，助动词用has。故填has meant。
37.【答案】 The angry wife asked him, "Where is that old thief This is our stuff." She was about to add more contemptuous comments on the old porter when she suddenly noticed that the man was glaring at her resentfully. " Madam, please calm down. Jack is not a thief!" retorted the porter, "He is actually terribly sick and isn't able to earn enough to even have a single meal of the day. Just now, on the way to deliver your stuff, he was too weak to go any further in this heat of the noon. Despite falling down, he never forgot his promise and handed me $15, keeping telling me to deliver it as fast as possible"
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes and turned to his wife. "He was hungry, he was poor, but he was truly an honest man," the husband admitted with trembling voice. At that, the wife was struck dead with shame, heart beating painfully fast and banging against her ribs. How could she be angry with such a kind and responsible man Like a child who made a mistake, she had no courage to look into her husband's eyes. Through all these unexpected things, it eventually dawned on her that honesty has no class and she should respect everyone regardless of their financial and social status.
【解析】略
38.【答案】Dear Tom,
I have known your ideas about exploring space. ①I don't agree that exploring space is a waste of time and money. Actually, it's more important than you can imagine.
The space technology can help to improve the techniques in other fields. ②With the help of satellites, GPS is widely used all over the world. Besides, space technology represents a country's scientific and technological level. ③ Last but not least, exploring space helps us to think about the future of mankind.
In closing, exploring space is so important that we should continue this great project.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】【思路点拨】
本文是应用文写作。要求给笔友Tom写一封英文信，陈述对Tom的观点的看法和自己对太空探索的看法和理由。要求文章脉路清晰，格式整洁，尽量运用自己熟悉的词汇，也要用一些高级词汇来提高文章的档次。
【亮点词汇】
①a waste of time and money浪费时间和金钱
②With the help of satellites在卫星的帮助之下
③In closing总而言之
【高分句型】
①I don't agree that exploring space is a waste of time and money. (that引导的宾语从句）
②With the help of satellites, GPS is widely used all over the world. (一般现在时的被动语态)
③Last but not least, exploring space helps us to think about the future of mankind. (动词的-ing形式作主语）
【结构布局】
引言：对Tom观点的看法
中心：介绍自己对太空探索的看法和理由
结尾：发出倡议
【拓展词汇】
①play an increasingly important part in在……中起越来越重要的作用
②have good/bad/positive/negative effects on对……有好的/坏的/积极的/消极的影响
【拓展句型】
①There is no doubt that modern science and technology bring us convenience and comfort in life.（毫无疑问，现代科学技术给我们的生活带来了方便和舒适。）
②Future is actually like a secret, some areas of which are beyond the reach of our imagination.（未来事实上就像一个谜，有些领域我们简直无法想象。）
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