13-14学年高中英语（译林牛津版，选修八）Unit 3 The world of colours and light 测试（含答案）
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13-14学年牛津高二下学期Module8Unit3测试
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（100）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. — Is it all right if I keep this photo
— .
A. Don’t keep it B. No, you don’t C. I’m afraid not D. No, it shouldn’t
2. —What a smell in the room!
— Oh, it must be from the bad fish.
A. familiar B. abstract C. particular D. disgusting
3. I would appreciate , to be honest, if you could let me know in advance whether or not he will be coming.
A. one B. this C. it D. none
4. — Welcome to Pearl Hotel. May I help you
— I’d like to check in. I have a(n) .
A. admission B. correction C. reservation D. application
5. Like ants, Chinese people are big savers, just because they are every penny in preparation for a rainy day.
A. laying off B. laying out C. laying down D. laying aside
6. For people all over the world, the days are gone words had to be written on paper and given to a postman.
A. that B. when C. which D. where
7. — Hi, Lily. I’ve brought something new and interesting. Do you want to have a look
— Really Of course, me.
A. showing B. shown C. to show D. show
8. Cold that night, the fans started queuing long to buy the concert tickets before the selling time.
A. though was it B. though it was C. it was though D. was it though
9. The loss has not yet been accurately, but it is believed to be well beyond 100 million dollars.
A. calculated B. considered C. completed D. controlled
10. — Sam had a car accident on the freeway and had his leg broken.
— I bet he has realized how important driving safely is.
A. if B. that C. how D. why
11. This electric fan is of good quality. If it break down within the first year, we could repair it free of charge.
A. should B. might C. would D. could
12. Linda is complaining about the carelessness of the online shop owner, because this is not the first time she
products with mistakes.
A. receives B. is receiving C. has received D. had received
13. — So, Cindy, are you available on this Tuesday afternoon
— No, I the farm. Could we do it a bit earlier
A. visited B. have visited
C. will be visiting D. will have visited
14. So charming that anyone who passes will stop to admire its beauty.
A. the lake does B. does the lake C. the lake is D. is the lake
15. — Of happiness, I think different people have different understanding.
— .
A. No problem B. It’s all right
C. You have a point D. It serves you right
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named “Lucky”. Whenever friends came for a weekend visit, Mary and Jim would 16 them not to leave their luggage (行李) open because Lucky would steal treasures. Someone would 17 and something would come up missing. Then Mary or Jim would go to Lucky’s toy box in the basement and there the 18 would be, among all of Lucky’s other favorite toys.
It happened that Mary 19 she had cancer. She thought she was going to die of this 20 . The night before she was going to the hospital she hugged Lucky, and a 21 struck her, “What would happen to Lucky If I die, Lucky will be 22 . He won’t understand that I didn’t want to 23
him.” The thought made her 24 than thinking of her own death.
The 25 was successful but Mary had to stay in the hospital for three weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped (情绪低落).
26 the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so weak that she couldn’t even make it up the 27 to her bedroom. Jim made his wife 28 on the couch. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn’t come to her when she 29 . It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her.
When Mary 30 she couldn’t understand what was wrong. She couldn’t move her head and her body felt 31 . But she laughed happily when she realized the 32 . While she was sleeping, the dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing Mary all his favorite things in life. He had 33 her with every treasure he owned!
Mary forgot about 34 . Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It’s been 12 years now and Mary is 35 cancer-free. Lucky He still steals treasures, but Mary remains his greatest treasure.
16. A. help B. beg C. warn D. order
17. A. insist B. hesitate C. stop D. forget
18. A. treasure B. furniture C. material D. equipment
19. A. worked out B. found out C. made sure D. pointed out
20. A. disease B. disaster C. mistake D. accident
21. A. request B. suggestion C. thought D. plan
22. A. kicked B. wounded C. killed D. abandoned
23. A. punish B. disturb C. leave D. cheat
24. A. poorer B. busier C. quieter D. sadder
25. A. operation B. experiment C. conference D. performance
26. A. Immediately B. Finally C. Fortunately D. Suddenly
27. A. rides B. steps C. road D. building
28. A. free B. full C. comfortable D. content
29. A. moved B. cried C. waited D. called
30. A. got off B. broke in C. woke up D. turned up
31. A. heavy B. cold C. hard D. hurt
32. A. challenge B. problem C. fault D. danger
33. A. covered B. protected C. touched D. supported
34. A. apologizing B. dying C. escaping D. scolding
35. A. often B. again C. also D. still
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Your home is your castle. You decide, possibly together with family members, what to make of it. Outside our home we have limited opportunities to improve the environment, but in our home we can do a lot.
At home we want to feel free, relax and do things that we like. We want to eat, sleep, exercise, maybe work, and meet with friends and family. We spend many hours at home. Naturally, we want our home to be as comfortable and healthy as possible.
What surroundings make you happy What things do you like to have around you Feeling good at home is a matter of physical as well as mental and social well-being. Look around you and think about what changes can be made in your home environment. Start with something small, one step at a time.
Make a small change every day. Why not try the following steps
1. Put away things that you don’t need. Too many things disturb the eyes and make them hard to relax. Only surround yourself with things that you need or things that will enrich your life.
2. Stick to a few colors — two or three — for each room, instead of mixing many different colors. This will help you create a calm and balanced atmosphere.
3. Make sure you have good ventilation (通风). Leave doors between rooms open for better air circulation (循环), and open windows when possible.
4. Don’t smoke in your home. Ask your visitors to smoke outside.
5. Make your kitchen table as pleasant as possible. When you sit down to eat you must be able to relax and enjoy your meal. Are there papers or magazines on the table Too many different colors Keep it simple and clean.
6. Make sure your sleeping place is comfortable and healthy. The pillow is important. Do you often wake up with a headache You might need a new pillow.
36. What does the author really mean by comparing our home to “a castle”
A. Our home is the last place that can protect us.
B. We can forbid anyone to enter our home.
C. We have enough rights at home.
D. Our home must be strong enough to protect us.
37. You may follow advice if you want to improve your dining environment.
A. No. 2 B. No. 4 C. No. 5 D. No. 6
38. We know from this passage that a pleasant kitchen table is one .
A. that is big enough B. that is clean and neat
C. that is piled with books and magazines
D. that is colorful and beautiful
39. It can be inferred from this passage that .
A. people don’t value their home environment
B. it’s difficult to have a good environment at home
C. our home environment is becoming dangerous
D. our home environment can be improved
B
November 5, 1994
My fellow Americans,
I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who got the Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆症). Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way.
In the past, Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures (透露) we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives.
So now we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clear understanding of the individuals (个人) and families who are affected by it.
At the moment, I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life’s journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden (负担). I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes, I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage. In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.
I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
40. Which of the following is most suitable to describe the open letter by Ronald Reagan
A. Disappointing B. Pitiful. C. Boring. D. Touching.
41. What did Reagan mainly want to tell Americans in this letter？
A. He got a serious disease.
B. He knew that Lord would call him home soon.
C. He was all OK after the body examination.
D. He gave thanks to people who voted for him.
42. Ronald Reagan made his disease known to the public mainly because .
A. he could not keep it as a secret as a president
B. he wanted to remind more people to be aware of their medical conditions
C. he once experienced the same disease and recovered
D. he knew he had little time before Lord called him home
43. What does Ronald Reagan plan to do next
A. To spend more time travelling with his wife.
B. To live as usual.
C. To work even harder than before.
D. To try his best to fight against the disease.
C
Nearing the end of our recent off-season beach vacation, we headed for the third hotel of our trip — the Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront at 705 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach.
We arrived more than an hour before check-in time, hoping we could get in early. And we were happy to learn that the friendly staff did have our room ready. We could unload the car right there and park the car in the garage.
The lobby (大厅) was decorated with original paintings. The only seating I noticed was a sofa close to the check-in desk, not much to keep waiting guests relaxed during the busy season. Just through the lobby, however, the outdoor pool had many lounge chairs, which seemed more than necessary for the size of the pool.
Other than typical signs of a decades-old building, the hotel was clean, and our room was obviously more spacious (宽敞的) than those where we had stayed on our trip. All the hotel’s rooms faced the ocean, but most of them overlooked (俯瞰) the pool and its neighboring bicycle rental stand. Each room had a refrigerator, a microwave, an iron, and a safe. In spite of a connecting door, the walls were thick enough that our neighbor in the connecting room did not hear my naughty kid crying.
Laverne’s Seafood Restaurant, connected to the hotel, advertised its seafood dinners, but a decade ago it was known among my fellow university students as the place to go for great desserts. The hotel staff told me that they still served great desserts, but we did not taste them this time. We did, however, take advantage of the breakfast included in our room rate and served in a side room at Laverne’s. The hotel also had a second restaurant, Chix Café and Sports Bar.
All in all, the Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront is a good place for travelers who want an ocean view and a clean room without spending a lot of money.
44. What might be the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To advertise a restaurant.
B. To give his opinion of a hotel.
C. To tell the reader about his beach vacation.
D. To inform the reader of the latest design of a hotel.
45. According to the passage, who went on the trip with the author
A. The author’s parents. B. The author’s neighbor.
C. The author’s friends. D. The author’s child.
46. Why didn’t the author taste desserts at Laverne’s
A. Because the restaurant offered bad service.
B. Because the restaurant didn’t serve great desserts.
C. Because desserts were too expensive to order.
D. Because they could have breakfast without extra pay.
D
A man was walking on a mountain when he found an amazing cave. Stored inside were all kinds of treasure and precious stones. When he saw it, he concealed the cave entrance and stayed there, guarding it.
From that day on, the man hid all his valuables in the cave, and to avoid anyone suspecting he was rich, he gave up his job, his home, and his friends. He constantly watched the approaches to his cave, wanting no one to find out about it. Fearing thieves, he guarded the cave all night long.
He was so devoted to the cave that he hardly ate or drank. Before long, he fell ill. Many days passed, and he got thinner and sicker, losing all his strength. One day, when he could hardly move at all, he realized that it was his greed that had brought him to this extreme end. He understood that guarding his treasure had been of no use and no good. He decided to share it with others.
He crawled (爬) into the cave to fetch some jewels, but discovered that the cave was almost empty. All he could find was a small emerald (绿宝石). He took it and left the cave, intending to give it to the first person passing by. Soon a woman approached and accepted the emerald with great joy. The man said to her, “I could have given you many more riches, but I don’t know where they went. This is all I have now.”
“Are you sure there’s nothing else ” replied the woman. The man shook his head and pointed to the cave. He found that some riches were still there; he saw some gold coins. He said, “Take them with you.” The woman took both the emerald and the coins, and went away happily.
In a while, an old man passed by and asked the man what he was doing there. The man replied, “What bad luck! Just a moment ago I gave a woman the few riches left over from the treasure I was guarding.”
“Are you sure there’s nothing else ” The old man asked him.
The man showed him the cave, and they found a box filled with jewels and gold. The man was shocked. The old man explained to him, “At last! At last someone has freed himself from the spell (咒语) of this cave. You see, this is a magic cave, and you’re the first to pass its great test. Many people have devoted their lives to this cave, only to end up realizing there’s nothing here ...”
“And why does this happen ” said the man. “Why does the treasure appear and disappear ”
“My son, this magic cave has as many riches as does your own heart. When someone discovers it, the cave fills with the treasure they bring with them, but later, when they all devote themselves to guarding the treasure, their hearts begin emptying, and so does the cave. The only way to fill it is to fill your heart with all that is good, as you did by giving that last jewel to the woman. That’s the reason why the cave was filling up again ...”
And so, the man understood it was better to share than to keep things to himself. And, from that day, thanks to the cave and the old man, the man became ever more noble (高尚的) and generous.
47. The underlined word “concealed” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “_____”.
A. built B. covered C. discovered D. used
48. After the man fell ill, he intended to ______.
A. tell others about his story
B. take all the treasure home
C. give some of the treasure to other people
D. return the treasure to the woman and the old man
49. What happened to the man in the end
A. He became more generous.
B. He became the richest man in the world.
C. He became more careful about his health.
D. He became more grateful to others for their help.
50. What can we learn from this passage
A. Be a good listener. B. Don’t be angry with others.
C. We should learn to share. D. We ought to help each other.
四、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
How will the way kids learn change over the next 10 years According to futurist expert Neil Selwyn from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, children’s memory will be able to be improved technologically. In the future, kids could take cognition (认知) drugs like vitamins in the morning to develop the brain and help with memory before exams. Besides the smart drugs, there will be a hard disk that a kid can attach externally (外部地) on his / her head to download information into. Also, the tactile feedback (触觉反馈) technology allows kids to learn by trial and error. For example, in schools, children could dissect (解剖) a digital frog to learn about biology.
The development of various educational technological products will have great effects on future schools. In 10 years there will be no textbooks in classes. Digital books will take the place of textbooks. Libraries will still exist to keep old books although few new ones will be purchased. Children will practise a new kind of artificial (人工的) intelligence like people used to learn Latin or Greek with the small, single-board computer. In addition, robots will be used as teachers in future schools, though teachers will remain the primary experts. For example, the realistic-looking Saya robot is used extensively in schools in Japan and South Korea and is an accepted part of their culture.
Moveable schools will appear, too. The futuristic, adventurous and flexible school features different parts that can be added on or taken off like Lego blocks (积木) depending on the school’s needs. The entire school can be set up or moved in a matter of weeks and less expensively than building and designing an entire new school. The idea is to make school more inspiring and a better environment for students to think more seriously and be more intelligent and respectful.
Personalized technology will also be used. As kids bring in their own tablets (平板电脑) and smart phones to the classroom, they will be able to get information more quickly and it will be more personalized for them as they will be familiar with applications they use at home too. In addition, virtual lessons will be given and they will be especially useful for rural pupils as broadband speeds and digital equipment improves. School hours will not be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any more, and instead, kids will take lessons with an online tutor one day a week.
How will schools look in 10 years
The improvement ofchildren’s memory ● Kids will be able to remember their lessons better by taking cognition drugs.● There will also be a hard disk (51) externally to a kid’s head to store information downloaded.● Kids can learn by trial and error with the (52) of the tactile feedback technology.
The development ofeducational technological products ● Textbooks will be (53) by digital books in classes in 10 years.● A new kind of artificial intelligence will help kids learn.● Robots will (54) as teachers in future schools.
The (55) of moveable schools ● The future school will be adventurous and flexible because different parts can be added on or taken off like Lego blocks.● The entire school can be set up or moved in weeks, which (56) little.● The (57) of the moveable school is to make school more inspiring and a better environment for students to think more seriously and be more intelligent and respectful.
The (58) of personalized technology ● The tablets and smart phones will be used as important learning (59) , which will increase kids’ learning efficiency.● Lessons will be able to be taken (60) , which will be especially useful for rural pupils.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
上周二是你妈妈的生日，之前你为买什么礼物而绞尽脑汁。突然你想到了一个好办法——自制生日贺卡。所需材料：卡片、胶水、铅笔、彩笔、线、你和妈妈的合影
请你把自制贺卡的过程和感受写成150词左右的英语短文。
参考答案：
1-15 CDCCD BDBAB ACCDC
16-35 CDABA CDCDA BBCDC ABABD
36-50 CCBDD ABBBD DBCAC
51. attached 52. help / aid 53. replaced 54. serve / act / function 55. appearance
56. costs 57. aim 58. use 59. tools 60. online
One possible version:
Last Tuesday was my mother’s birthday. I had been making an effort to look for a special present when it occurred to me that I could make a birthday card by myself.
So I began to collect the materials I needed: a card, a pencil, glue, string, color pens and a photo of my mother and me. The first step was to cut the photo into the shape of a heart and draw an outline of a heart on the card, which was equal to the heart-shaped photo. Then I spread the glue on the card to stick the photo in the heart-shaped area. After that, I stuck the string along the outline of the heart shape and colored it with color pens. With the best wishes written, I finished the birthday card.
Upon seeing this special present, my mother smiled happily, which made me very proud and satisfied. Not only can making a DIY present bring you more fun, but it is also environment-friendly.
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（100）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. — Is it all right if I keep this photo
— .
A. Don’t keep it B. No, you don’t C. I’m afraid not D. No, it shouldn’t
2. —What a smell in the room!
— Oh, it must be from the bad fish.
A. familiar B. abstract C. particular D. disgusting
3. I would appreciate , to be honest, if you could let me know in advance whether or not he will be coming.
A. one B. this C. it D. none
4. — Welcome to Pearl Hotel. May I help you
— I’d like to check in. I have a(n) .
A. admission B. correction C. reservation D. application
5. Like ants, Chinese people are big savers, just because they are every penny in preparation for a rainy day.
A. laying off B. laying out C. laying down D. laying aside
6. For people all over the world, the days are gone words had to be written on paper and given to a postman.
A. that B. when C. which D. where
7. — Hi, Lily. I’ve brought something new and interesting. Do you want to have a look
— Really Of course, me.
A. showing B. shown C. to show D. show
8. Cold that night, the fans started queuing long to buy the concert tickets before the selling time.
A. though was it B. though it was C. it was though D. was it though
9. The loss has not yet been accurately, but it is believed to be well beyond 100 million dollars.
A. calculated B. considered C. completed D. controlled
10. — Sam had a car accident on the freeway and had his leg broken.
— I bet he has realized how important driving safely is.
A. if B. that C. how D. why
11. This electric fan is of good quality. If it break down within the first year, we could repair it free of charge.
A. should B. might C. would D. could
12. Linda is complaining about the carelessness of the online shop owner, because this is not the first time she
products with mistakes.
A. receives B. is receiving C. has received D. had received
13. — So, Cindy, are you available on this Tuesday afternoon
— No, I the farm. Could we do it a bit earlier
A. visited B. have visited
C. will be visiting D. will have visited
14. So charming that anyone who passes will stop to admire its beauty.
A. the lake does B. does the lake C. the lake is D. is the lake
15. — Of happiness, I think different people have different understanding.
— .
A. No problem B. It’s all right
C. You have a point D. It serves you right
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named “Lucky”. Whenever friends came for a weekend visit, Mary and Jim would 16 them not to leave their luggage (行李) open because Lucky would steal treasures. Someone would 17 and something would come up missing. Then Mary or Jim would go to Lucky’s toy box in the basement and there the 18 would be, among all of Lucky’s other favorite toys.
It happened that Mary 19 she had cancer. She thought she was going to die of this 20 . The night before she was going to the hospital she hugged Lucky, and a 21 struck her, “What would happen to Lucky If I die, Lucky will be 22 . He won’t understand that I didn’t want to 23
him.” The thought made her 24 than thinking of her own death.
The 25 was successful but Mary had to stay in the hospital for three weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped (情绪低落).
26 the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so weak that she couldn’t even make it up the 27 to her bedroom. Jim made his wife 28 on the couch. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn’t come to her when she 29 . It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her.
When Mary 30 she couldn’t understand what was wrong. She couldn’t move her head and her body felt 31 . But she laughed happily when she realized the 32 . While she was sleeping, the dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing Mary all his favorite things in life. He had 33 her with every treasure he owned!
Mary forgot about 34 . Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It’s been 12 years now and Mary is 35 cancer-free. Lucky He still steals treasures, but Mary remains his greatest treasure.
16. A. help B. beg C. warn D. order
17. A. insist B. hesitate C. stop D. forget
18. A. treasure B. furniture C. material D. equipment
19. A. worked out B. found out C. made sure D. pointed out
20. A. disease B. disaster C. mistake D. accident
21. A. request B. suggestion C. thought D. plan
22. A. kicked B. wounded C. killed D. abandoned
23. A. punish B. disturb C. leave D. cheat
24. A. poorer B. busier C. quieter D. sadder
25. A. operation B. experiment C. conference D. performance
26. A. Immediately B. Finally C. Fortunately D. Suddenly
27. A. rides B. steps C. road D. building
28. A. free B. full C. comfortable D. content
29. A. moved B. cried C. waited D. called
30. A. got off B. broke in C. woke up D. turned up
31. A. heavy B. cold C. hard D. hurt
32. A. challenge B. problem C. fault D. danger
33. A. covered B. protected C. touched D. supported
34. A. apologizing B. dying C. escaping D. scolding
35. A. often B. again C. also D. still
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Your home is your castle. You decide, possibly together with family members, what to make of it. Outside our home we have limited opportunities to improve the environment, but in our home we can do a lot.
At home we want to feel free, relax and do things that we like. We want to eat, sleep, exercise, maybe work, and meet with friends and family. We spend many hours at home. Naturally, we want our home to be as comfortable and healthy as possible.
What surroundings make you happy What things do you like to have around you Feeling good at home is a matter of physical as well as mental and social well-being. Look around you and think about what changes can be made in your home environment. Start with something small, one step at a time.
Make a small change every day. Why not try the following steps
1. Put away things that you don’t need. Too many things disturb the eyes and make them hard to relax. Only surround yourself with things that you need or things that will enrich your life.
2. Stick to a few colors — two or three — for each room, instead of mixing many different colors. This will help you create a calm and balanced atmosphere.
3. Make sure you have good ventilation (通风). Leave doors between rooms open for better air circulation (循环), and open windows when possible.
4. Don’t smoke in your home. Ask your visitors to smoke outside.
5. Make your kitchen table as pleasant as possible. When you sit down to eat you must be able to relax and enjoy your meal. Are there papers or magazines on the table Too many different colors Keep it simple and clean.
6. Make sure your sleeping place is comfortable and healthy. The pillow is important. Do you often wake up with a headache You might need a new pillow.
36. What does the author really mean by comparing our home to “a castle”
A. Our home is the last place that can protect us.
B. We can forbid anyone to enter our home.
C. We have enough rights at home.
D. Our home must be strong enough to protect us.
37. You may follow advice if you want to improve your dining environment.
A. No. 2 B. No. 4 C. No. 5 D. No. 6
38. We know from this passage that a pleasant kitchen table is one .
A. that is big enough B. that is clean and neat
C. that is piled with books and magazines
D. that is colorful and beautiful
39. It can be inferred from this passage that .
A. people don’t value their home environment
B. it’s difficult to have a good environment at home
C. our home environment is becoming dangerous
D. our home environment can be improved
B
November 5, 1994
My fellow Americans,
I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who got the Alzheimer’s disease (老年痴呆症). Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way.
In the past, Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures (透露) we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives.
So now we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clear understanding of the individuals (个人) and families who are affected by it.
At the moment, I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life’s journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden (负担). I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes, I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage. In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.
I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
40. Which of the following is most suitable to describe the open letter by Ronald Reagan
A. Disappointing B. Pitiful. C. Boring. D. Touching.
41. What did Reagan mainly want to tell Americans in this letter？
A. He got a serious disease.
B. He knew that Lord would call him home soon.
C. He was all OK after the body examination.
D. He gave thanks to people who voted for him.
42. Ronald Reagan made his disease known to the public mainly because .
A. he could not keep it as a secret as a president
B. he wanted to remind more people to be aware of their medical conditions
C. he once experienced the same disease and recovered
D. he knew he had little time before Lord called him home
43. What does Ronald Reagan plan to do next
A. To spend more time travelling with his wife.
B. To live as usual.
C. To work even harder than before.
D. To try his best to fight against the disease.
C
Nearing the end of our recent off-season beach vacation, we headed for the third hotel of our trip — the Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront at 705 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach.
We arrived more than an hour before check-in time, hoping we could get in early. And we were happy to learn that the friendly staff did have our room ready. We could unload the car right there and park the car in the garage.
The lobby (大厅) was decorated with original paintings. The only seating I noticed was a sofa close to the check-in desk, not much to keep waiting guests relaxed during the busy season. Just through the lobby, however, the outdoor pool had many lounge chairs, which seemed more than necessary for the size of the pool.
Other than typical signs of a decades-old building, the hotel was clean, and our room was obviously more spacious (宽敞的) than those where we had stayed on our trip. All the hotel’s rooms faced the ocean, but most of them overlooked (俯瞰) the pool and its neighboring bicycle rental stand. Each room had a refrigerator, a microwave, an iron, and a safe. In spite of a connecting door, the walls were thick enough that our neighbor in the connecting room did not hear my naughty kid crying.
Laverne’s Seafood Restaurant, connected to the hotel, advertised its seafood dinners, but a decade ago it was known among my fellow university students as the place to go for great desserts. The hotel staff told me that they still served great desserts, but we did not taste them this time. We did, however, take advantage of the breakfast included in our room rate and served in a side room at Laverne’s. The hotel also had a second restaurant, Chix Café and Sports Bar.
All in all, the Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront is a good place for travelers who want an ocean view and a clean room without spending a lot of money.
44. What might be the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To advertise a restaurant.
B. To give his opinion of a hotel.
C. To tell the reader about his beach vacation.
D. To inform the reader of the latest design of a hotel.
45. According to the passage, who went on the trip with the author
A. The author’s parents. B. The author’s neighbor.
C. The author’s friends. D. The author’s child.
46. Why didn’t the author taste desserts at Laverne’s
A. Because the restaurant offered bad service.
B. Because the restaurant didn’t serve great desserts.
C. Because desserts were too expensive to order.
D. Because they could have breakfast without extra pay.
D
A man was walking on a mountain when he found an amazing cave. Stored inside were all kinds of treasure and precious stones. When he saw it, he concealed the cave entrance and stayed there, guarding it.
From that day on, the man hid all his valuables in the cave, and to avoid anyone suspecting he was rich, he gave up his job, his home, and his friends. He constantly watched the approaches to his cave, wanting no one to find out about it. Fearing thieves, he guarded the cave all night long.
He was so devoted to the cave that he hardly ate or drank. Before long, he fell ill. Many days passed, and he got thinner and sicker, losing all his strength. One day, when he could hardly move at all, he realized that it was his greed that had brought him to this extreme end. He understood that guarding his treasure had been of no use and no good. He decided to share it with others.
He crawled (爬) into the cave to fetch some jewels, but discovered that the cave was almost empty. All he could find was a small emerald (绿宝石). He took it and left the cave, intending to give it to the first person passing by. Soon a woman approached and accepted the emerald with great joy. The man said to her, “I could have given you many more riches, but I don’t know where they went. This is all I have now.”
“Are you sure there’s nothing else ” replied the woman. The man shook his head and pointed to the cave. He found that some riches were still there; he saw some gold coins. He said, “Take them with you.” The woman took both the emerald and the coins, and went away happily.
In a while, an old man passed by and asked the man what he was doing there. The man replied, “What bad luck! Just a moment ago I gave a woman the few riches left over from the treasure I was guarding.”
“Are you sure there’s nothing else ” The old man asked him.
The man showed him the cave, and they found a box filled with jewels and gold. The man was shocked. The old man explained to him, “At last! At last someone has freed himself from the spell (咒语) of this cave. You see, this is a magic cave, and you’re the first to pass its great test. Many people have devoted their lives to this cave, only to end up realizing there’s nothing here ...”
“And why does this happen ” said the man. “Why does the treasure appear and disappear ”
“My son, this magic cave has as many riches as does your own heart. When someone discovers it, the cave fills with the treasure they bring with them, but later, when they all devote themselves to guarding the treasure, their hearts begin emptying, and so does the cave. The only way to fill it is to fill your heart with all that is good, as you did by giving that last jewel to the woman. That’s the reason why the cave was filling up again ...”
And so, the man understood it was better to share than to keep things to himself. And, from that day, thanks to the cave and the old man, the man became ever more noble (高尚的) and generous.
47. The underlined word “concealed” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “_____”.
A. built B. covered C. discovered D. used
48. After the man fell ill, he intended to ______.
A. tell others about his story
B. take all the treasure home
C. give some of the treasure to other people
D. return the treasure to the woman and the old man
49. What happened to the man in the end
A. He became more generous.
B. He became the richest man in the world.
C. He became more careful about his health.
D. He became more grateful to others for their help.
50. What can we learn from this passage
A. Be a good listener. B. Don’t be angry with others.
C. We should learn to share. D. We ought to help each other.
四、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
How will the way kids learn change over the next 10 years According to futurist expert Neil Selwyn from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, children’s memory will be able to be improved technologically. In the future, kids could take cognition (认知) drugs like vitamins in the morning to develop the brain and help with memory before exams. Besides the smart drugs, there will be a hard disk that a kid can attach externally (外部地) on his / her head to download information into. Also, the tactile feedback (触觉反馈) technology allows kids to learn by trial and error. For example, in schools, children could dissect (解剖) a digital frog to learn about biology.
The development of various educational technological products will have great effects on future schools. In 10 years there will be no textbooks in classes. Digital books will take the place of textbooks. Libraries will still exist to keep old books although few new ones will be purchased. Children will practise a new kind of artificial (人工的) intelligence like people used to learn Latin or Greek with the small, single-board computer. In addition, robots will be used as teachers in future schools, though teachers will remain the primary experts. For example, the realistic-looking Saya robot is used extensively in schools in Japan and South Korea and is an accepted part of their culture.
Moveable schools will appear, too. The futuristic, adventurous and flexible school features different parts that can be added on or taken off like Lego blocks (积木) depending on the school’s needs. The entire school can be set up or moved in a matter of weeks and less expensively than building and designing an entire new school. The idea is to make school more inspiring and a better environment for students to think more seriously and be more intelligent and respectful.
Personalized technology will also be used. As kids bring in their own tablets (平板电脑) and smart phones to the classroom, they will be able to get information more quickly and it will be more personalized for them as they will be familiar with applications they use at home too. In addition, virtual lessons will be given and they will be especially useful for rural pupils as broadband speeds and digital equipment improves. School hours will not be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any more, and instead, kids will take lessons with an online tutor one day a week.
How will schools look in 10 years
The improvement ofchildren’s memory ● Kids will be able to remember their lessons better by taking cognition drugs.● There will also be a hard disk (51) externally to a kid’s head to store information downloaded.● Kids can learn by trial and error with the (52) of the tactile feedback technology.
The development ofeducational technological products ● Textbooks will be (53) by digital books in classes in 10 years.● A new kind of artificial intelligence will help kids learn.● Robots will (54) as teachers in future schools.
The (55) of moveable schools ● The future school will be adventurous and flexible because different parts can be added on or taken off like Lego blocks.● The entire school can be set up or moved in weeks, which (56) little.● The (57) of the moveable school is to make school more inspiring and a better environment for students to think more seriously and be more intelligent and respectful.
The (58) of personalized technology ● The tablets and smart phones will be used as important learning (59) , which will increase kids’ learning efficiency.● Lessons will be able to be taken (60) , which will be especially useful for rural pupils.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
上周二是你妈妈的生日，之前你为买什么礼物而绞尽脑汁。突然你想到了一个好办法——自制生日贺卡。所需材料：卡片、胶水、铅笔、彩笔、线、你和妈妈的合影
请你把自制贺卡的过程和感受写成150词左右的英语短文。
参考答案：
1-15 CDCCD BDBAB ACCDC
16-35 CDABA CDCDA BBCDC ABABD
36-50 CCBDD ABBBD DBCAC
51. attached 52. help / aid 53. replaced 54. serve / act / function 55. appearance
56. costs 57. aim 58. use 59. tools 60. online
One possible version:
Last Tuesday was my mother’s birthday. I had been making an effort to look for a special present when it occurred to me that I could make a birthday card by myself.
So I began to collect the materials I needed: a card, a pencil, glue, string, color pens and a photo of my mother and me. The first step was to cut the photo into the shape of a heart and draw an outline of a heart on the card, which was equal to the heart-shaped photo. Then I spread the glue on the card to stick the photo in the heart-shaped area. After that, I stuck the string along the outline of the heart shape and colored it with color pens. With the best wishes written, I finished the birthday card.
Upon seeing this special present, my mother smiled happily, which made me very proud and satisfied. Not only can making a DIY present bring you more fun, but it is also environment-friendly.