人教版（2019）必修第二册Unit 4 History and Tradition单元强化练习（含解析）
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Unit 4 History and Tradition
考试时间：90分钟
满分：120分
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New England is the six northeastern states of the United States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The six states were among the first colonies(殖民地) in America. The colonies were conquered by England, and this is why the area became known as New England. After the American Revolutionary War the colonies gradually became states.
Many things are similar in the six New England states. For example, there are many stone walls, fishing villages and forests in these states. The houses and buildings are similar, too. People cut down trees from the forests to make space for their farms and villages.
They then used wood from the trees and stones from the fields to build houses, schools, and churches. Even today, most of the houses in New England are made of wood.
There are big cities in New England, but there are also small cities and farms, especially in the northern part. There is much industry and business and New England is one of the most populous (人口稠密的) parts of the United States. It has many busy sea ports on its long coast. There are always many tourists who enjoy the beautiful lakes, beaches, and mountains and who visit the historical places.
1.Where is New England
A.In northern Britain. B.In northern America.
C.In eastern America. D.In northeastern America.
2.Why are the six states called New England
A.They are now ruled by England. B.They were once colonies of England.
C.There were people from England. D.The states were close to England.
3.What did the people use to build their houses
A.Stones and steel. B.Plastic and wood.
C.Stones and wood. D.Stones and cement.
B
When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline(座机)
These days you'd be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn't own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.
Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their smartphones, according to a survey(调查). Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third concede that it's not really necessary and they're keeping it as a security blanket-19 percent say they never use it while a further 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.
More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor(因素)—only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who've perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn't the only factor; I'd say it's also to do with the makeup of your household.
Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone(using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).
How attached are you to your landline How long until they go the way of gas streetlamps and morning milk deliveries
4.What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones
A.Their target users. B.Their wide popularity.
C.Their major functions. D.Their complex design.
5.What does the underlined word "concede" in paragraph 3 mean
A.Admit. B.Argue. C.Remember. D.Remark.
6.What can we say about Baby Boomers
A.They like smartphone games. B.They enjoy guessing callers' identity.
C.They keep using landline phones. D.They are attached to their family.
7.What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph
A.It remains a family necessity. B.It will fall out of use some day.
C.It may increase daily expenses. D.It is as important as the gas light.
C
Oxford Street is a major street in the City of Westminster in London. United Kingdom. It has about 300 shops. The street was formerly part of London-Oxford road which began at Newgate, City of London, and was known as Oxford Road. Oxford Street follows the route of a Roman road, which becomes one of the major routes in and out of the city.
Oxford Street is one and a half miles from end to end. Most shops are open from 10 am to 6 or 7 pm. Many are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 pm. Oxford Street is best known for Selfridges(塞尔福里奇百货公司) and the other big department stores that are all found in the section from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals(跨国公司). Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
Between the 12th century and 1782 Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Road, Uxbridge Road, Worcester Road and Oxford Road. By 1729, the road had become known as Oxford Street. In the late 18th century, many of the surrounding fields were bought by the Earl of Oxford, and the area was developed. It became popular with entertainers. During the 19th century, the area became known for its shops.
Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and numerous flagship stores(旗舰店), as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the biggest shopping street within Inner London. Though not necessarily the most expensive or fashionable, it is considered to be the most important, and forms part of a larger shopping area with Regent Street， Bond Street and a number of other smaller nearby streets.
8.What do you know about Oxford Street
A.It is in the central part of the city, London.
B.It is the longest street in the city, London.
C.It has the biggest multinational in the world.
D.It is known to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
9.What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Oxford Street
A.Its location. B.Its products. C.Its history. D.Its transport.
10.When did people get to know the street as Oxford Street widely
A.In the 12th century. B.In the year of 1729.
C.In the year of 1782. D.In the late 18th century.
11.It can be known from the passage that ________.
A.Oxford Street stands for its fashion
B.only big flagship stores can be found in Oxford Street
C.Oxford Street plays an important part in the trade of London
D.shops in Oxford Street are open all day long throughout the year
D
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you can feel sweat (汗水) running down your body, even if you're barely moving at all. That's what most people in China felt like this summer. In fact, the entire northern hemisphere(半球) saw high temperatures in July. The Arctic Circle(北极圈) was no exception(例外). Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10℃at this time of the year.
The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming, according to the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences. In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect(极地放大效应).
The most direct impact(影响) of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice. According to NASA, Arctic sea ice is now disappearing at a rate of 13.2 percent every 10 years. NASA said that if this continues, the Arctic will have no ice by the year 2040. This has put some Arctic animals, like polar bears, in danger. The ice that the bears live on has shrunk(缩小), the Toronto Star reported.
Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term. Since 1993, sea levels have risen at a rate of 3.2 cm every 10 years, the Guardian reported. Some countries, such as Tuvalu(图瓦鲁) in the South Pacific Ocean and Maldives(马尔代夫) in the Indian Ocean, are at risk of disappearing into the sea.
12.Which of the following is true
A. Some countries in the ocean will disappear in 10 years.
B. China is the hottest in the northern hemisphere this summer.
C. The temperatures in Norilsk used to be lower than this summer.
D. The world gets warmer because of the heat wave in the Arctic.
13.What does the underlined word "this" in the third paragraph refer to
A. The heat wave in the Arctic B. The result of global warming
C. Getting warmer in the world D. The Arctic getting warm faster
14.What may be the result of the melting of Arctic ice
A. The polar will become dangerous B. Sea levels rise in the long term
C. There will be an end of water shortage D. There will be no ice in the world by 2040
15.What is the main idea of this passage
A. Heat hits Arctic B. Arctic animals are in danger
C. The world became hotter than before D. Some countries may disappear into the sea
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Do Man-on-the-street Interviews
The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. ①_________ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.
● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, "Why do you think environmental protection is important in America " ②_________
Hit the streets with confidence. ③_________ Say, "Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic." This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.
● Move on to the next person if someone tells you he/she is not interested in talking on camera. Don't get discouraged.
● ④_________ Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won't be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. ⑤_________
● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don't leave work without them.
A. Limit your time.
B. As you approach people, be polite.
C. If you don't own a camera, you can buy one.
D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.
E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.
F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.
G. With a question like this, you will get more than a "Yes" or "No" reply.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the Northern Wei Dynasty, there 1 a young girl named Mulan. Guided by her father, Mulan learnt horse riding and fighting, which was so 2 because at that time only 3 were taught to fight and ride but not girls.
On a winter morning, the army was again recruiting(征募) new 4 because the whole country was at war all year around. Mulan's father was already in a poor condition, and she had no 5 brother to be sent into the army. Besides, her little brother was too young to be suitable. Since no other men in her family could be chosen from, Mulan had a brave idea that she would 6 like a boy and go to the army 7 her father. She 8 her long hair, removed her makeup and got on the horse, leaving 9 the front line on her own.
During the next 12 years, Mulan managed to keep her identity(身份) 10 with double efforts, pretending to be a man. She had done so much challenging work that she was 11 by her partners. After the war, Mulan went back as a hero. The 12 wanted to give her lots of money and a medal, but she 13 . After Mulan put on her beautiful dress again and changed her hairstyle, other soldiers 14 for the first time that Mulan, who had experienced such hardship for 12 years, was a FEMALE.
The story has a special meaning in the Chinese society, which shows that females, if they are determined, can also do 15 things as males.
1.A.took B.lived C.had D.rented
2.A.unusual B.narrow C.major D.equal
3.A.students B.teachers C.workers D.boys
4.A.officials B.soldiers C.classmates D.partners
5.A.younger B.advanced C.elder D.formal
6.A.dress up B.focus on C.apply for D.fall apart
7.A.in case of B.other than C.due to D.instead of
8.A.cut B.rescued C.damaged D.put
9.A.to B.for C.in D.from
10.A.aid B.gap C.secret D.event
11.A.survived B.destroyed C.contacted D.admired
12.A.emperor B.host C.master D.expert
13.A.carved B.struggled C.refused D.designed
14.A.recognized B.called C.graduated D.hiked
15.A.graceful B.great C.positive D.curious
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a ①_____(celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers ②_____(carry) special significance. They represent the earth ③_____(come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more ④_____ decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times ⑤_____(decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. ⑥_____(certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated ⑦_____ health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy ⑧_____(care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花): The ⑨_____(beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are ⑩_____ first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
根据下表内容写一篇120个词左右的英语短文,介绍一下西安的旅游景点。
概述 十三朝古都,悠久的历史,灿烂的文化,国内外游客必游之地
历史景观 兵马俑,钟鼓楼,大(小)雁塔,明城墙等
自然景观 华山,华清池,骊山等
餐饮 特色小吃,如羊肉泡馍等
住宿及交通 各种档次的宾馆,交通便利
参考词汇:兵马俑Terra-Cotta Warriors
大(小)雁塔Big(Small) Wild Goose Pagoda
钟鼓楼the Bell and Drum Tower
羊肉泡馍shredded pancake in mutton broth
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One winter Sunday, my little sister, Colleen, and I built the greatest snowman ever. We gave him a carrot nose, beautiful hat, cozy scarf and gloves. He was a masterpiece (杰作).
The next morning when looking outside, we smiled lovingly at him over our meal. We gave him a high-five as we passed by on our way to school. A lot of kids went past our house, so he was the hot topic at our school that morning. It was our pride!
The day dragged on until finally we could rush home. But as our yard came into sight, we saw something wrong. The snowman was gone! We only found a broken stick here, a torn glove there and balls of snow everywhere. Worst of all, the snowman's once-proud carrot nose lay limp (无力的) and half-eaten.
What had happened We were both astonished and angry. But then, we were only kids, who wouldn't have anything taking away our happiness. Actually we knew only one thing: Our snowman would rise again. And so we rebuilt him.
The next day we came home to find another mess on the front lawn (草坪). For the rest of the week, the destruction was repeated daily. Each afternoon we'd return to find our snowman had fallen apart, and then we built again.
By Saturday morning, we had a plan. We borrowed a really big bucket (水桶) from Mom, filled it with water and left it outside. The next morning, it was frozen solid. We packed snow all around the ice block as the base (底座) of the snowman. Then we built the other parts of it once again. The trap was set, and we waited for the snowman bullies (破坏者) to come.
注意:
1. 所续写的短文词数应为150左右;
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for.
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Paragraph 2:
Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing.
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答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
1.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“New England is the six northeastern states of the United States”可知新英格兰位于美国的东北部。故选D。
2.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The six states were among the first colonies... The colonies were conquered by England, and this is why the area became known as New England.”可知,这六个州被称为新英格兰是因为它们曾是英格兰的殖民地,故选B。
3.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They then used wood from the trees and stones from the fields to build houses”可知,当时新英格兰的人们用木材和石头建造房屋,故选C。
B
4.答案：B
解析：主旨大意题。第二段第一句说到如今,在澳大利亚你很难发现15岁以上的人没有手机,再根据第二段中的关键信息“plenty of younger kids have one”和“everyone can make and receive calls”可知第二段主要告诉我们手机非常流行。故选B。
5.答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。下文说到他们把它当作一种安全保障,19%的人永远不会使用它,13%的人保留座机是为了预防紧急情况,所以此处是指有三分之一的人承认座机不是必需的。画线词意为“承认”,故选A。
6.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“84 percent of Baby Boomers who've perhaps had the same home number for 50 years”可知84%的婴儿潮一代可能50年来都拥有相同的家庭号码,由此推知他们保留着使用座机的习惯。故选C。
7.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。最后一段最后一句说到还有多久座机就会重蹈街道的煤气路灯和早晨送牛奶服务的覆辙呢 作者用街道的煤气路灯和早晨送牛奶服务的例子暗示座机将来会被淘汰。故选B。
C
8.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段末句"Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe."可知，牛津街是欧洲最繁忙的购物街。
9.答案：C
解析：段落大意题。第三段主要讲述了Oxford Street的演变历史。
10.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的"By 1729, the mad had become known as Oxford Street."可知，在1729年，这条街得名牛津街。
11.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Oxford Street是许多大型百货公司和旗舰店的所在地，因此可以推断它在伦敦的贸易中起到很重要的作用。
D
12. 答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10℃ at this time of the year.可知,Norilsk的气温曾经低于今年夏天。
13. 答案：D
解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect(极地放大效应). 事实上,当整个世界变暖的时候,北极的变暖速度是地球其他地方的两倍。这就是所谓的极性放大效应。由此推知划线词This指的是“北极变暖得更快”。
14. 答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term.可知,北极冰层融化的结果可能是从长远来看,海平面会上升。
15. 答案：A
解析：主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming,和第四段第一句The most direct impact of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice.可知,本文讲述的是“热在冲击北极”。
第二节
答案：DGBAF
解析：本文主要介绍了如何进行街头采访。文中给了几个小贴士来帮助新记者更轻松地进行街头采访,比如采访前计划好话题和问题,增强自己的信心,限制采访的时间等。
①根据空格后的转折词But以及your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy可知,空格处应与空后一句的意思形成对比,而D项中的challenging正好与空后的easy相对应。故选D项。
②根据前文中的...think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it.可知,本段讲的是在采访前需要想好话题以及和话题相关的问题,空白处前一句是一个非Yes或No能回答的问题,而G项中的With a question like this正好与其承接,故选G项。
③空格后一句所说的Excuse me是提问时用于礼貌地引起他人注意的表达,由此可知这里的建议应该是提问时要有礼貌,而B项中的polite正好与其相呼应,故选B项。
④根据后面的Each interview that you get on the street shouldn't be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person.可知,进行街头采访时,每个路人采访的时间都不应该超过十分钟。一旦你得到你需要的答案,就转到下一个人。由此可知采访的时候要控制好时间。结合选项可知选A项。
⑤根据前文中的Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers.可知,当你采访的时候,你要尽量得到多种多样的答案,关键词为"answers"。设空前又提到A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.(进行采访的合适人数大约是六到十人),关键信息为"number of interviews"。结合选项可知选F项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BDDAC 6-10.BCBAA; 11-15.CCBCD
解析：1. 此处表示有一个叫花木兰的年轻女孩,应用“there lived...”来表示。故选B。
2. 此题可以和3题一起解决。我们可以先看3题,根据后文“but not girls”可知,当时只有男孩才会被教骑马和打仗,所以花木兰学习骑马和打仗在当时是不同寻常的。故本题选A,3题选D。
3. 解析见上题。
4. 根据后文“because the whole country was at war all year around”可知,整个国家全年处于战争状态,因此军队在征募新兵。故选B。
5. 后文提到花木兰的弟弟,因此此处表示花木兰没有哥哥。故选C。
6. 前文提到她家里没有别的男人可以选择,此处指花木兰有一个勇敢的想法,她要装扮成一个男孩替她的父亲去参军。故本题选A,7题选D。
7. 解析见上题。
8. 前文提及花木兰要装扮成男孩去参军。因此此处指剪掉长发。故选A。
9. 此题注意介词的搭配,此处表示动身前往前线,leave for...意为“动身前往……”。故选B。
10. 根据后文“pretending to be a man”可知,此处表示花木兰隐瞒自己的身份。故选C。
11. 根据前文“She had done so much challenging work”可知,她做了很多富有挑战性的工作,所以此处表示她受到了伙伴们的钦佩。故选D。
12. 根据常识可知,此处表示皇帝要给作为英雄归来的花木兰这些奖励。故选A。
13. 根据设空处前面的关键词but可知皇帝要给花木兰很多奖励,但是她拒绝了。故选C。
14. 此处指当花木兰再次穿上她美丽的衣服,改变她的发型后,其他士兵才第一次意识到历经12年那种磨难的花木兰是一名女性。故选A。
15. 此处是由花木兰的故事总结出来的道理,结合上文提到的花木兰的事迹我们可以知道花木兰做的是伟大的事情。故选B。
第二节
答案：①celebration ②carries ③coming ④than ⑤decorated ⑥Certainly ⑦with ⑧to care ⑨beautiful ⑩the
解析：①考查名词。句意: 中国新年是一个庆祝冬天的结束和春天的开始的节日。不定冠词a后面接可数名词单数。故填celebration。
②考查时态和主谓一致。why引导的是一个表语从句, 从句的主语为动名词短语"decorating with plants, fruits and flowers", 所以谓语动词用单数, 并且此处讲的是客观事实, 用一般现在时。
③考查非谓语动词。句中的谓语动词为represent, 空格处为非谓语动词。the earth与come之间为主谓关系, 故用现在分词短语做后置定语。
④考查短语。more than不仅仅, 不只是。
⑤考查非谓语动词。句中them指代前句中的"Orange trees", 与decorate之间为动宾关系, 所以用过去分词做宾语补足语。故填decorated。
⑥考查副词。此处修饰整个句子, 且位于句首。故填Certainly。
⑦考查短语。be associated with意为"与......有关"。
⑧考查非谓语动词。此处考查"be+形容词+to do"结构。注意此处用不定式的主动形式表达被动意义。
⑨考查形容词。修饰名词branches, 需用形容词形式。
⑩考查冠词。这里表示特指, 故序数词前要加定冠词the, 表示"第几个"。
第三节
Xi'an, the capital of thirteen dynasties, distinguishes itself from other cities in the world. It's a must see for domestic and overseas visitors.
There are many historical relics in Xi'an, such as Terra-Cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, well-preserved city walls from Ming dynasty, and the Bell and Drum Tower. In addition, the natural scenery is also attractive to visitors, such as Mount Hua, Huaqing Hot Spring, Lishan, etc...
Any visitor to Xi'an can not resist the attraction of hundreds of local snacks, of which the shredded pancake in mutton broth stands out. Visitors are offered hotels of different rates. The public transport is convenient for visitors to reach any of their destinations. Visitors will surely find their desired relaxation there.
答案：
Paragraph 1:
Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for. It turned out that there were three of them from our school. They sneaked up on our snowman and sneered. Taking their places on either side, they pulled back their legs to deliver powerful kicks. But the moment they hit the hard ice block of the base, sneers turned into shock, then agony and tears. They howled and cursed, gritting their teeth and stomping their feet.
Paragraph 2:
Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing. They were too funny as they hopped away holding their damaged feet. We just couldn't contain our happiness and excitement. With a hearty laugh, we came out of hiding and sprang into the yard from inside the house. "An eye for an eye! Justice done!" We yelled behind them. And that was the end of our problems with the snow bullies. Ever since then, our snowman was kept guarded and intact until it happily melted into spring water and finally wove into our sweetest childhood memories.
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考试时间：90分钟
满分：120分
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
New England is the six northeastern states of the United States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The six states were among the first colonies(殖民地) in America. The colonies were conquered by England, and this is why the area became known as New England. After the American Revolutionary War the colonies gradually became states.
Many things are similar in the six New England states. For example, there are many stone walls, fishing villages and forests in these states. The houses and buildings are similar, too. People cut down trees from the forests to make space for their farms and villages.
They then used wood from the trees and stones from the fields to build houses, schools, and churches. Even today, most of the houses in New England are made of wood.
There are big cities in New England, but there are also small cities and farms, especially in the northern part. There is much industry and business and New England is one of the most populous (人口稠密的) parts of the United States. It has many busy sea ports on its long coast. There are always many tourists who enjoy the beautiful lakes, beaches, and mountains and who visit the historical places.
1.Where is New England
A.In northern Britain. B.In northern America.
C.In eastern America. D.In northeastern America.
2.Why are the six states called New England
A.They are now ruled by England. B.They were once colonies of England.
C.There were people from England. D.The states were close to England.
3.What did the people use to build their houses
A.Stones and steel. B.Plastic and wood.
C.Stones and wood. D.Stones and cement.
B
When almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline(座机)
These days you'd be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn't own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.
Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter (29%) rely only on their smartphones, according to a survey(调查). Of those Australians who still have a landline, a third concede that it's not really necessary and they're keeping it as a security blanket-19 percent say they never use it while a further 13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.
More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor(因素)—only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlines now and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who've perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn't the only factor; I'd say it's also to do with the makeup of your household.
Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who is calling before we pick up the phone(using Caller ID would take the fun out of it).
How attached are you to your landline How long until they go the way of gas streetlamps and morning milk deliveries
4.What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobile phones
A.Their target users. B.Their wide popularity.
C.Their major functions. D.Their complex design.
5.What does the underlined word "concede" in paragraph 3 mean
A.Admit. B.Argue. C.Remember. D.Remark.
6.What can we say about Baby Boomers
A.They like smartphone games. B.They enjoy guessing callers' identity.
C.They keep using landline phones. D.They are attached to their family.
7.What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph
A.It remains a family necessity. B.It will fall out of use some day.
C.It may increase daily expenses. D.It is as important as the gas light.
C
Oxford Street is a major street in the City of Westminster in London. United Kingdom. It has about 300 shops. The street was formerly part of London-Oxford road which began at Newgate, City of London, and was known as Oxford Road. Oxford Street follows the route of a Roman road, which becomes one of the major routes in and out of the city.
Oxford Street is one and a half miles from end to end. Most shops are open from 10 am to 6 or 7 pm. Many are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 pm. Oxford Street is best known for Selfridges(塞尔福里奇百货公司) and the other big department stores that are all found in the section from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals(跨国公司). Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
Between the 12th century and 1782 Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Road, Uxbridge Road, Worcester Road and Oxford Road. By 1729, the road had become known as Oxford Street. In the late 18th century, many of the surrounding fields were bought by the Earl of Oxford, and the area was developed. It became popular with entertainers. During the 19th century, the area became known for its shops.
Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and numerous flagship stores(旗舰店), as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the biggest shopping street within Inner London. Though not necessarily the most expensive or fashionable, it is considered to be the most important, and forms part of a larger shopping area with Regent Street， Bond Street and a number of other smaller nearby streets.
8.What do you know about Oxford Street
A.It is in the central part of the city, London.
B.It is the longest street in the city, London.
C.It has the biggest multinational in the world.
D.It is known to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
9.What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Oxford Street
A.Its location. B.Its products. C.Its history. D.Its transport.
10.When did people get to know the street as Oxford Street widely
A.In the 12th century. B.In the year of 1729.
C.In the year of 1782. D.In the late 18th century.
11.It can be known from the passage that ________.
A.Oxford Street stands for its fashion
B.only big flagship stores can be found in Oxford Street
C.Oxford Street plays an important part in the trade of London
D.shops in Oxford Street are open all day long throughout the year
D
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you can feel sweat (汗水) running down your body, even if you're barely moving at all. That's what most people in China felt like this summer. In fact, the entire northern hemisphere(半球) saw high temperatures in July. The Arctic Circle(北极圈) was no exception(例外). Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10℃at this time of the year.
The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming, according to the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences. In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect(极地放大效应).
The most direct impact(影响) of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice. According to NASA, Arctic sea ice is now disappearing at a rate of 13.2 percent every 10 years. NASA said that if this continues, the Arctic will have no ice by the year 2040. This has put some Arctic animals, like polar bears, in danger. The ice that the bears live on has shrunk(缩小), the Toronto Star reported.
Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term. Since 1993, sea levels have risen at a rate of 3.2 cm every 10 years, the Guardian reported. Some countries, such as Tuvalu(图瓦鲁) in the South Pacific Ocean and Maldives(马尔代夫) in the Indian Ocean, are at risk of disappearing into the sea.
12.Which of the following is true
A. Some countries in the ocean will disappear in 10 years.
B. China is the hottest in the northern hemisphere this summer.
C. The temperatures in Norilsk used to be lower than this summer.
D. The world gets warmer because of the heat wave in the Arctic.
13.What does the underlined word "this" in the third paragraph refer to
A. The heat wave in the Arctic B. The result of global warming
C. Getting warmer in the world D. The Arctic getting warm faster
14.What may be the result of the melting of Arctic ice
A. The polar will become dangerous B. Sea levels rise in the long term
C. There will be an end of water shortage D. There will be no ice in the world by 2040
15.What is the main idea of this passage
A. Heat hits Arctic B. Arctic animals are in danger
C. The world became hotter than before D. Some countries may disappear into the sea
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Do Man-on-the-street Interviews
The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. ①_________ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.
● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, "Why do you think environmental protection is important in America " ②_________
Hit the streets with confidence. ③_________ Say, "Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic." This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.
● Move on to the next person if someone tells you he/she is not interested in talking on camera. Don't get discouraged.
● ④_________ Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won't be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. ⑤_________
● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don't leave work without them.
A. Limit your time.
B. As you approach people, be polite.
C. If you don't own a camera, you can buy one.
D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.
E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.
F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.
G. With a question like this, you will get more than a "Yes" or "No" reply.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the Northern Wei Dynasty, there 1 a young girl named Mulan. Guided by her father, Mulan learnt horse riding and fighting, which was so 2 because at that time only 3 were taught to fight and ride but not girls.
On a winter morning, the army was again recruiting(征募) new 4 because the whole country was at war all year around. Mulan's father was already in a poor condition, and she had no 5 brother to be sent into the army. Besides, her little brother was too young to be suitable. Since no other men in her family could be chosen from, Mulan had a brave idea that she would 6 like a boy and go to the army 7 her father. She 8 her long hair, removed her makeup and got on the horse, leaving 9 the front line on her own.
During the next 12 years, Mulan managed to keep her identity(身份) 10 with double efforts, pretending to be a man. She had done so much challenging work that she was 11 by her partners. After the war, Mulan went back as a hero. The 12 wanted to give her lots of money and a medal, but she 13 . After Mulan put on her beautiful dress again and changed her hairstyle, other soldiers 14 for the first time that Mulan, who had experienced such hardship for 12 years, was a FEMALE.
The story has a special meaning in the Chinese society, which shows that females, if they are determined, can also do 15 things as males.
1.A.took B.lived C.had D.rented
2.A.unusual B.narrow C.major D.equal
3.A.students B.teachers C.workers D.boys
4.A.officials B.soldiers C.classmates D.partners
5.A.younger B.advanced C.elder D.formal
6.A.dress up B.focus on C.apply for D.fall apart
7.A.in case of B.other than C.due to D.instead of
8.A.cut B.rescued C.damaged D.put
9.A.to B.for C.in D.from
10.A.aid B.gap C.secret D.event
11.A.survived B.destroyed C.contacted D.admired
12.A.emperor B.host C.master D.expert
13.A.carved B.struggled C.refused D.designed
14.A.recognized B.called C.graduated D.hiked
15.A.graceful B.great C.positive D.curious
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a ①_____(celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers ②_____(carry) special significance. They represent the earth ③_____(come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more ④_____ decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifts and you see them many times ⑤_____(decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices. ⑥_____(certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated ⑦_____ health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy ⑧_____(care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms(梅花): The ⑨_____(beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds(蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are ⑩_____ first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
根据下表内容写一篇120个词左右的英语短文,介绍一下西安的旅游景点。
概述 十三朝古都,悠久的历史,灿烂的文化,国内外游客必游之地
历史景观 兵马俑,钟鼓楼,大(小)雁塔,明城墙等
自然景观 华山,华清池,骊山等
餐饮 特色小吃,如羊肉泡馍等
住宿及交通 各种档次的宾馆,交通便利
参考词汇:兵马俑Terra-Cotta Warriors
大(小)雁塔Big(Small) Wild Goose Pagoda
钟鼓楼the Bell and Drum Tower
羊肉泡馍shredded pancake in mutton broth
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
One winter Sunday, my little sister, Colleen, and I built the greatest snowman ever. We gave him a carrot nose, beautiful hat, cozy scarf and gloves. He was a masterpiece (杰作).
The next morning when looking outside, we smiled lovingly at him over our meal. We gave him a high-five as we passed by on our way to school. A lot of kids went past our house, so he was the hot topic at our school that morning. It was our pride!
The day dragged on until finally we could rush home. But as our yard came into sight, we saw something wrong. The snowman was gone! We only found a broken stick here, a torn glove there and balls of snow everywhere. Worst of all, the snowman's once-proud carrot nose lay limp (无力的) and half-eaten.
What had happened We were both astonished and angry. But then, we were only kids, who wouldn't have anything taking away our happiness. Actually we knew only one thing: Our snowman would rise again. And so we rebuilt him.
The next day we came home to find another mess on the front lawn (草坪). For the rest of the week, the destruction was repeated daily. Each afternoon we'd return to find our snowman had fallen apart, and then we built again.
By Saturday morning, we had a plan. We borrowed a really big bucket (水桶) from Mom, filled it with water and left it outside. The next morning, it was frozen solid. We packed snow all around the ice block as the base (底座) of the snowman. Then we built the other parts of it once again. The trap was set, and we waited for the snowman bullies (破坏者) to come.
注意:
1. 所续写的短文词数应为150左右;
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing.
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答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
1.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“New England is the six northeastern states of the United States”可知新英格兰位于美国的东北部。故选D。
2.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The six states were among the first colonies... The colonies were conquered by England, and this is why the area became known as New England.”可知,这六个州被称为新英格兰是因为它们曾是英格兰的殖民地,故选B。
3.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They then used wood from the trees and stones from the fields to build houses”可知,当时新英格兰的人们用木材和石头建造房屋,故选C。
B
4.答案：B
解析：主旨大意题。第二段第一句说到如今,在澳大利亚你很难发现15岁以上的人没有手机,再根据第二段中的关键信息“plenty of younger kids have one”和“everyone can make and receive calls”可知第二段主要告诉我们手机非常流行。故选B。
5.答案：A
解析：词义猜测题。下文说到他们把它当作一种安全保障,19%的人永远不会使用它,13%的人保留座机是为了预防紧急情况,所以此处是指有三分之一的人承认座机不是必需的。画线词意为“承认”,故选A。
6.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“84 percent of Baby Boomers who've perhaps had the same home number for 50 years”可知84%的婴儿潮一代可能50年来都拥有相同的家庭号码,由此推知他们保留着使用座机的习惯。故选C。
7.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。最后一段最后一句说到还有多久座机就会重蹈街道的煤气路灯和早晨送牛奶服务的覆辙呢 作者用街道的煤气路灯和早晨送牛奶服务的例子暗示座机将来会被淘汰。故选B。
C
8.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段末句"Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe."可知，牛津街是欧洲最繁忙的购物街。
9.答案：C
解析：段落大意题。第三段主要讲述了Oxford Street的演变历史。
10.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的"By 1729, the mad had become known as Oxford Street."可知，在1729年，这条街得名牛津街。
11.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Oxford Street是许多大型百货公司和旗舰店的所在地，因此可以推断它在伦敦的贸易中起到很重要的作用。
D
12. 答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10℃ at this time of the year.可知,Norilsk的气温曾经低于今年夏天。
13. 答案：D
解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect(极地放大效应). 事实上,当整个世界变暖的时候,北极的变暖速度是地球其他地方的两倍。这就是所谓的极性放大效应。由此推知划线词This指的是“北极变暖得更快”。
14. 答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term.可知,北极冰层融化的结果可能是从长远来看,海平面会上升。
15. 答案：A
解析：主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming,和第四段第一句The most direct impact of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice.可知,本文讲述的是“热在冲击北极”。
第二节
答案：DGBAF
解析：本文主要介绍了如何进行街头采访。文中给了几个小贴士来帮助新记者更轻松地进行街头采访,比如采访前计划好话题和问题,增强自己的信心,限制采访的时间等。
①根据空格后的转折词But以及your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy可知,空格处应与空后一句的意思形成对比,而D项中的challenging正好与空后的easy相对应。故选D项。
②根据前文中的...think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it.可知,本段讲的是在采访前需要想好话题以及和话题相关的问题,空白处前一句是一个非Yes或No能回答的问题,而G项中的With a question like this正好与其承接,故选G项。
③空格后一句所说的Excuse me是提问时用于礼貌地引起他人注意的表达,由此可知这里的建议应该是提问时要有礼貌,而B项中的polite正好与其相呼应,故选B项。
④根据后面的Each interview that you get on the street shouldn't be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person.可知,进行街头采访时,每个路人采访的时间都不应该超过十分钟。一旦你得到你需要的答案,就转到下一个人。由此可知采访的时候要控制好时间。结合选项可知选A项。
⑤根据前文中的Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers.可知,当你采访的时候,你要尽量得到多种多样的答案,关键词为"answers"。设空前又提到A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.(进行采访的合适人数大约是六到十人),关键信息为"number of interviews"。结合选项可知选F项。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BDDAC 6-10.BCBAA; 11-15.CCBCD
解析：1. 此处表示有一个叫花木兰的年轻女孩,应用“there lived...”来表示。故选B。
2. 此题可以和3题一起解决。我们可以先看3题,根据后文“but not girls”可知,当时只有男孩才会被教骑马和打仗,所以花木兰学习骑马和打仗在当时是不同寻常的。故本题选A,3题选D。
3. 解析见上题。
4. 根据后文“because the whole country was at war all year around”可知,整个国家全年处于战争状态,因此军队在征募新兵。故选B。
5. 后文提到花木兰的弟弟,因此此处表示花木兰没有哥哥。故选C。
6. 前文提到她家里没有别的男人可以选择,此处指花木兰有一个勇敢的想法,她要装扮成一个男孩替她的父亲去参军。故本题选A,7题选D。
7. 解析见上题。
8. 前文提及花木兰要装扮成男孩去参军。因此此处指剪掉长发。故选A。
9. 此题注意介词的搭配,此处表示动身前往前线,leave for...意为“动身前往……”。故选B。
10. 根据后文“pretending to be a man”可知,此处表示花木兰隐瞒自己的身份。故选C。
11. 根据前文“She had done so much challenging work”可知,她做了很多富有挑战性的工作,所以此处表示她受到了伙伴们的钦佩。故选D。
12. 根据常识可知,此处表示皇帝要给作为英雄归来的花木兰这些奖励。故选A。
13. 根据设空处前面的关键词but可知皇帝要给花木兰很多奖励,但是她拒绝了。故选C。
14. 此处指当花木兰再次穿上她美丽的衣服,改变她的发型后,其他士兵才第一次意识到历经12年那种磨难的花木兰是一名女性。故选A。
15. 此处是由花木兰的故事总结出来的道理,结合上文提到的花木兰的事迹我们可以知道花木兰做的是伟大的事情。故选B。
第二节
答案：①celebration ②carries ③coming ④than ⑤decorated ⑥Certainly ⑦with ⑧to care ⑨beautiful ⑩the
解析：①考查名词。句意: 中国新年是一个庆祝冬天的结束和春天的开始的节日。不定冠词a后面接可数名词单数。故填celebration。
②考查时态和主谓一致。why引导的是一个表语从句, 从句的主语为动名词短语"decorating with plants, fruits and flowers", 所以谓语动词用单数, 并且此处讲的是客观事实, 用一般现在时。
③考查非谓语动词。句中的谓语动词为represent, 空格处为非谓语动词。the earth与come之间为主谓关系, 故用现在分词短语做后置定语。
④考查短语。more than不仅仅, 不只是。
⑤考查非谓语动词。句中them指代前句中的"Orange trees", 与decorate之间为动宾关系, 所以用过去分词做宾语补足语。故填decorated。
⑥考查副词。此处修饰整个句子, 且位于句首。故填Certainly。
⑦考查短语。be associated with意为"与......有关"。
⑧考查非谓语动词。此处考查"be+形容词+to do"结构。注意此处用不定式的主动形式表达被动意义。
⑨考查形容词。修饰名词branches, 需用形容词形式。
⑩考查冠词。这里表示特指, 故序数词前要加定冠词the, 表示"第几个"。
第三节
Xi'an, the capital of thirteen dynasties, distinguishes itself from other cities in the world. It's a must see for domestic and overseas visitors.
There are many historical relics in Xi'an, such as Terra-Cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, well-preserved city walls from Ming dynasty, and the Bell and Drum Tower. In addition, the natural scenery is also attractive to visitors, such as Mount Hua, Huaqing Hot Spring, Lishan, etc...
Any visitor to Xi'an can not resist the attraction of hundreds of local snacks, of which the shredded pancake in mutton broth stands out. Visitors are offered hotels of different rates. The public transport is convenient for visitors to reach any of their destinations. Visitors will surely find their desired relaxation there.
答案：
Paragraph 1:
Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for. It turned out that there were three of them from our school. They sneaked up on our snowman and sneered. Taking their places on either side, they pulled back their legs to deliver powerful kicks. But the moment they hit the hard ice block of the base, sneers turned into shock, then agony and tears. They howled and cursed, gritting their teeth and stomping their feet.
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Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing. They were too funny as they hopped away holding their damaged feet. We just couldn't contain our happiness and excitement. With a hearty laugh, we came out of hiding and sprang into the yard from inside the house. "An eye for an eye! Justice done!" We yelled behind them. And that was the end of our problems with the snow bullies. Ever since then, our snowman was kept guarded and intact until it happily melted into spring water and finally wove into our sweetest childhood memories.
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