人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册Unit 5 Working the Land 单元强化练习（含解析）
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Unit 5 Working the Land
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
Bahamas
The Bahamas has so many islands that it's hard to mash them all into one recommendation. But that's also part of its appeal. Airfare and hotel rates are generally modest year-round in the Bahamas, but you'll have less crowds if you plan your visit for the summer or early fall. But take note: These islands' atmosphere and activities largely cater to tourists, and you'll be hard pressed to find an authentic Bahamian vibe (气氛) during your getaway.
Austin
When it comes to the best of the best, size doesn't matter. Austin may be small compared to other capital cities, but its personality is overwhelmingly large, with citizens holding fast to the city’s mantra (咒语), "Keep Austin Weird." Austin really comes to life at night; the self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World" boasts numerous live music venues and one of the largest music festivals in the U. S.
The City of Angels
The City of Angels ——Los Angeles needs no introduction. The traffic on the "101" will tire you out just as much as an evening at a lively West Hollywood club. And your dislike at the thick smog over the city will negate your enjoyment of a sunset overlooking Santa Monica Beach. To appreciate Los Angeles, visit the area more than once and get advice from locals.
Puerto Rico
Pick a vacation experience you're looking for, and Puerto Rico can help. An old town with a lot of historic architectures and cobblestone streets Look no further than Old San Juan and it's El Morro fortress. A beachside getaway with excellent vistas (远景) and miles of soft, white sand A global destination with high-end shopping and exciting nightlife
(1).Small as it is, Austin _________.
A.has heavy traffic jams and pollution B.attracts tourists with its music festivals
C.owns many historic buildings D.looks nice with a sunset overlooking the Beach
(2).In the City of Angles, what prevents you from enjoying the sunset
A.The heavy traffic on the "101". B.The lively West Hollywood club.
C.Santa Monica Beach. D.The thick smoke and fog over it.
(3).Unlike the City of Angels, Puerto Rico has ___________.
A.a nice beach
B.colorful nightlife
C.many ancient buildings
D.a lot of music dubs
B
Kieron Graham has known from a young age that he was adopted. While he loves his adoptive family, he has always wondered about his birth mother and brother. When his adoptive mom gave him a DNA test tool, they both hoped it might lead to his birth family. But neither guessed it would work so quickly, or that when it did, Graham would learn he and his long-lost brother may have crossed paths every day.
It took just one week from the time Graham, a college student at Georgia's Kenne saw State University, received his DNA results on Ancestry. com for him to connect with his brother. Graham's DNA results showed that his closest match was a man named Vincent Ghant, and it turned out Ghant lived just a few minutes away.
Graham reached out and learned that the two were in fact long-lost brothers. Their mother, Shawn Ghant, made the difficult decision to place Kieron in adoptive care when he was just a baby. And she has worried and wondered about her youngest son ever since. Graham has since been reunited with his mother and both of his brothers on his mother's side.
"It's all surreal (离奇的),too many emotions to describe exactly what I'm feeling about the entire situation, but it's a good situation." Graham tells MNN.
As fate would have it, Kieron and Vincent are both students at Kenne saw State. They even have the same major: political science. So it's a safe bet the two crossed paths many times over the past three years. And now ,thanks to some DNA sleuthing (筛查), the two will cross paths many more times in the years to come.
"We're getting together on New Year with everyone, birth mother included," Graham says. "That's sure to be a very indelible New Year indeed, which will always be treasured by us.
1.According to the passage, Graham __________.
A.is quite familiar with his birth family B.relied on a website to find his birth family
C.happens to be working in Ancestry D.is studying engineering in the state university
2.What can we infer from the third paragraph
A.It was hard for Shawn to place her youngest son in adoptive care.
B.Graham has three adoptive brothers on his mother's side.
C.It was too difficult for the whole family to get united.
D.Shawn Ghant loves her older sons more.
3.What does Graham probably think of his experience
A.Unbelievable and exciting. B.Surprising but common.
C.Undoubted and inspiring. D.Moving but painful.
4.What does the underlined word "indelible" in the last paragraph mean
A.Normal. B.Silent. C.Traditional. D.Unforgettable.
C
Like people, plants experience stress. And also, like people, the response to that stress can determine success.
Bad environmental conditions, such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses, affect yields(产量) more than crop pests and diseases. "We are trying to find a way to equip plants with the ability to tolerate environmental stress and maintain high yields", said Stephen Howell, a professor of genetics and cell biology.
"Plant cells produce proteins (蛋白质) and ship them to different parts of the cell. Under normal conditions, these proteins are folded into their normal, healthy structures as they are produced. When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Then a built-in system senses this and sets off an alarm in the cell," said Howell.
In response to the alarm, another protein (IRE1) starts working and creates a different process which activates (激活) the stress response genes whose products bring about defensive measures that help the plant survive.
"As it turns out, responses that are activated under stressful conditions actually inhibit the growth of plants," said Howell. "This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stressful conditions."
"For plants in the wild, this response is a help for survival", he said. In production of agricultural crops, however, this response reduces yields.
"You don't want crop plants to stop growing," Howell said. "You want them to continue to grow and produce more even though they are under stress."
"With the new understanding of this stress response, the next step may be to silence the alarm system", said Howell. "What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses. That may make the plant more productive under stressful conditions."
1.According to the text, an alarm in the plant cell is caused by __________.
A.the folded proteins B.the changed proteins
C.the defensive measures D.the stress response genes
2.The energy preserved in the plants under stressful conditions _________.
A.helps the plants to survive B.helps to maintain high yields
C.keeps the plants growing D.helps to produce proteins
3.The underlined word "inhibit" in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by "__________".
A.prevent B.start C.continue D.promote
4.How does Howell intend to make crop plants maintain high yields under stressful conditions
A.By making crop plants keep more energy.
B.By making crop plants stop growing.
C.By making the alarm system stop working.
D.By making the alarm system respond quickly.
D
Have you ever heard of agritourism where you can experience the farm life If not, Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott will tell you the real story of Foot Print Farms.
The original concept of building Foot Print Farms was simple. When Ayers-Elliott returned to her hometown after graduation, she didn't have to look any further than her state's alarming health statistics to find a mission. Everywhere she turned, there were reports of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. "The problem was already identified," explains Ayers-Elliott. "Too many Mississippians were seriously unhealthy and it didn't take research to see that. And many of the state's greatest health challenges could directly result from poor diet."
These days, Foot Print Farms, which started with a few raised beds of herbs and vegetables, is making fresh, naturally grown food. “When speaking of the key to my success, the co-op model works because we share the work and rewards," notes Ayers-Elliott. "A perfect example is the Wingfield High School football team. To earn the money for equipment and other items, players committed to working five hours a week on the farm, and by the end of the summer they produced 1,000 melons and the profits from their sales helped to buy weights, T-shirts, sweat suits and pregame meals. But the lessons they learned about the rewards of hard work and working together to accomplish something were even more valuable products of their efforts."
"It's a model that can easily be learned in other places and I'm looking forward to seeing some of our current partners do just that—to take what they have learned here and spin it off in other communities," Ayers-Elliott remarks. She is now looking forward to developing an agritourism area to the farm, where visitors can experience the farm life, learn new skills and take with them seeds of inspiration they can sow in their own communities when they return home.
1.What made Ayers-Elliott set up Foot Print Farms
A.The problems faced by local farmers. B.Her further research into heart disease.
C.The failure of her career after graduation. D.The health state of people in her hometown.
2.Why does the author take the football team as an example
A.To advocate the concept of independence. B.To stress the importance of teamwork.
C.To support the idea of co-op model. D.To explore the key to success.
3.What is Ayers-Elliott's attitude towards the future of FootPrint Farms
A.Optimistic. B.Skeptical. C.Cautious. D.Ambiguous.
4.What is the main idea of the text
A.Naturally grown food benefits peopled health.
B.Food Print Farms is making a difference in Mississippi.
C.Ayers-Elliott encourages people to experience the farm life.
D.Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular in America.
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 stop technology addiction
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health. ①_____
Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. ②_____ Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. ③_____ Avoid aimless browsing(浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.
④_____
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen. ⑤_____ Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects.
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.
E. Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online.
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time.
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour.
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。
As a banker, Chip Paillex had never planted so much until he moved to rural Pittstown. 1 by farms, he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot piece of land. One weekend, he 2 a large number of tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants.
He ended up with so much 3 that he couldn't give it away. Thus he founded a local food 4 , and by the time he delivered his last harvest, he had 5 120 pounds of fresh vegetables.
The following year, with a handful of 6 from "America's Grow-a-Row", Paillex planted, 7 , and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables, all of which were donated to the food bank. Later he had more volunteers, rented more land and donated more vegetables.
Paillex also welcomes local school kids. On a Friday morning, 40 third and fifth graders trooped onto a freshly ploughed field, each 8 with a spade(铁锹). Squatting or kneeling in teams of two, they loosened the dirt, then carefully positioned the plants. Several rows later, they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot mid-morning sun. Nobody 9 .
"The 10 makes kids know there are people 11 ," says Paillex, "and it plants the seed for giving back. When they become tomorrow's 12 , it will be much more possible for them to 13 their co-workers and employees to get involved in something like this."
"Paillex makes people want to 14 ," says Colleen Duerr, a mother of two who has signed on as an 15 "Grow-a-Row" member. "And families love this. Paillex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart."
1.A.Trapped B.Occupied C.Prevented D.Surrounded
2.A.put aside B.planted out C.wrapped up D.got in
3.A.advice B.produce C.cost D.equipment
4.A.bank B.market C.shop D.room
5.A.donated B.sold C.found D.kept
6.A.neighbours B.employees C.volunteers D.tourists
7.A.delivered B.stored C.bought D.tended
8.A.compared B.combined C.filled D.armed
9.A.laughed B.complained C.worked D.competed
10.A.programme B.example C.lesson D.thought
11.A.at war B.in anger C.on business D.in need
12.A.farmers B.workers C.leaders D.owners
13.A.force B.encourage C.beg D.wait
14.A.grow B.relax C.settle D.help
15.A.unpaid B.unexpected C.unseen D.unknown
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。
Gerrard Street, which is between Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue, is the most important street in the area. There is ①__________ unique community with many Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and shops.
In the 1950s, it was a poor area and everything there was very cheap. With the world rice market ②__________ (change), thousands of farm workers in Hong Kong ③__________ (lose) their jobs, moving to work in some restaurants in London. Many British people liked Chinese food, so the restaurants became popular. The workers often worked 17 hours a day and had no time ④__________ (learn) English. Due to the ⑤__________ (arrive) of more Chinese, more shops and businesses grew up. ⑥__________ (wife) came and joined their husbands with their children. The community grew, and Chinatown was born.
Since the 1970s, economy has changed for the ⑦__________ (good), and the education state of British-born Chinese started to improve. Many families moved out ⑧__________ Chinatown. Gerrard Street became a street only for visitors.
London's Chinatown is very popular in Chinese New Year, during ⑨__________ time thousands of Chinese go into the street with national flags. Londoners and tourists go there ⑩__________ (main) for the food in the Chinese restaurants. Their favorite restaurants are where the Chinese eat.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你校《英语学习报》在组织一个关于城市生活问题的讨论。你也想在报上谈谈你的看法。 你谈的主要内容如下:
1. 城市生活的优势;
2. 城市生活的劣势;
3. 你的看法。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
Max works as a security guard at a famous museum. As a security guard, Max watches visitors to the museum as they come and go. He often wonders things about them. Where do they come from Are they happily married What do they do for a living
One day, Max notices a very pretty woman visiting the exhibit he is guarding. He has seen her before. In fact, she often comes to see the rare jewelry exhibit, sometimes several times a week.
During one of these visits, she starts a conversation with Max. She asks if it is difficult to be a security guard and if he ever gets bored. She introduces herself as Maria, a fashion designer.
When Maria comes to visit, she often talks with Max. "Maybe she likes me," he thinks.
Max thinks she is very interesting and wants to spend more time with her. During one of their talks at the museum, he finds out that she is studying Italian.
He lies and tells her he has always wanted to learn Italian. He is simply using Italian as a trick. And it works! Max and Maria meet every Saturday afternoon in the museum garden to study Italian.
During the lessons, they also talk about themselves. Maria shares her dreams of one day showing her fashions in a museum. Max tells her many details about his security job, including the security code and the locations of alarms. He jokes that it would be very easy to rob the museum.
Over the passing weeks, they have learned more about each other. What Max doesn't learn, however, is that Maria is not as innocent as she looks. Maria is actually an international jewel thief! Police from eight different countries have been searching for her in the past two years!
Her latest goal is to steal the rare Black Diamond! This diamond is the most valuable diamond in the world and it is part of the exhibit that Max is guarding. All her attention on him is a trick to learn more about the museum's security system.
Paragraph 1:
One night after the museum closes, Maria appears at the gate of the museum.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As she holds the diamond in her hands ,the lights in the museum go on.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BDC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据"...the self-proclaimed 'Live Music Capital of the World' boasts numerous live music venues and one of the largest music festivals in the U.S."可知,它自称为"世界现场音乐之都",所以Austin吸引游客的地方应该是它的音乐节。
2.细节理解题。根据"And your dislike at the thick smog over the city will negate your enjoyment of a sunset overlooking Santa Monica Beach."可知,阻止人们欣赏日落的是城市中浓密的烟雾。
3.细节理解题。根据"An old town with a lot of historic architectures and cobblestone streets "可知,Puerto Rico有许多有历史意义的建筑。
B
答案：1-4 BAAD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段的第一句"It took just one week from the time Graham, a college student at Georgia's Kennesaw State University, received his DNA results on Ancestry. com for him to connect with his brother."可知,Graham是通过网站收到了自己的DNA检测结果,并与哥哥取得联系,然后找到出生家庭的。
2.推理判断题。根据文章第三段的第二句"Their mother, Shawn Ghant, made the difficult decision to place Kieron in adoptive care when he was just a baby."可知,Shawn Ghant做出把儿子送到收养中心这个决定是很艰难的。
3.推理判断题。根据第四段中的"surreal(离奇的)"和最后一段中的"treasured"以及生活常识可知,Graham找到了自己哥哥,而且和哥哥竟然是在同一所大学,这是"令人难以置信的",找到了自己的生母和哥哥也是"令人兴奋的"。
4.词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的"'We're getting together on New Year with everyone, birth mother included,' Graham says. 'That's sure to be a very indelible New Year indeed, which will always be treasured by us.'"可知,Graham将会永远珍惜那次新年团聚,由此猜测那个新年将是"难忘的"。
C
答案：1-4.BAAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段中的When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Then a built-in system senses this and sets off an alarm in the cell 可知当植物处于压力之下时,它的细胞会制造出折叠不充分或未折叠的蛋白质,正是这些被改变的蛋白质会使植物体内存在的一种警报系统发出警报。
2.细节理解题。根据第五段中的“This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stressful conditions.”可知在压力条件下,植物体内储存的能量能够帮助植物生存下来。
3.词义猜测题。根据第六段第二句中this response reduces yields可以推断画线单词所在部分的意思为:正如结果所示,在压力条件下被激活的反应实际上会抑制植物的生长。inhibit意为“抑制,阻碍”。prevent阻止,妨碍;start开始;continue持续;promote促进。故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据末段中的the next step may be to silence the alarm system和What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses.可知Howell将通过使警报系统停止工作来维持植物在压力条件下的高产量。
D
答案：1-4 DCAB
解析：1.细节理解题。文章第二段提到Ayers-Elliott毕业后回到家乡,看到到处有高血压、糖尿病、肥胖症和心脏病的报道,而且不需要研究就能发现这里很多人的身体严重不健康,并且最大的健康挑战可能直接来源于不良饮食,因此她决定建立Foot Print Farms。
2.推理判断题。文章第三段第二句Ayers-Elliott谈到了其成功的关键在于合作社模式,他们共同工作,共享回报;紧接着举Wingfield High School football team的例子正是为了支持这一观点,故选C。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的I'm looking forward to...and spin it off in other communities和"She is now looking forward to...they can sow in their own communities when they return home."可知,Ayers-Elliott对Food Print Farms的发展充满期待。由此可推知,她对Foot Print Farms的未来持乐观的态度。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了Foot Print Farms的情况——生产新鲜、自然生长的食物,采用合作社模式,这对改善Ayers-Elliott家乡当地人的饮食有很大作用,故选B项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤DGEAC
解析：①根据下文第1点(选择户外活动而不是科技)、第2点(限制社交媒体的使用)、第3点和第4点(为自己创建项目)可知,本文在讲戒掉对科技的依赖的方法。故选D。
②根据上文When you're at home, make it a rule that you can't be online if the sun is shining. (当你在家的时候, 制定一条规则, 如果阳光灿烂, 你就不能上网.)及下文Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. (然后, 在进行了这些健康的身体活动后, 你可以拿出手机或笔记本电脑, 或者坐在电脑前。)可知, G项Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour(相反, 你必须去散步、骑自行车或游泳至少一个小时。)是对上文规则的进一步补充说明。故选G。
③根据本段主旨"限制社交媒体的使用"及下文"避免漫无目的地浏览, 给你的在线时间一个目的: 研究假期或了解当天的新闻。然后退出。" 可知, E项Whether it's Facebook or Titter, limit the time online(无论是Facebook还是Twitter, 限制上网时间)符合本段意思。故选E。
④根据下文Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. (挑战自己, 在你查看电脑或手机之前, 阅读至少30页的好书。)可知, A项Set aside reading time(留出阅读时间)适合做本段小标题。故选A。
⑤根据上文It's amazing how much you can achieve when you're not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.(当你不全神贯注地盯着屏幕的时候, 你能取得多大的成就是令人惊叹的。)以及下文Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.(一些建议是整理厨房的橱柜、打扫你的卧室。然后试着每天晚上做一个。)可知, C项Make a list of one-hour evening projects(列一个一小时的晚间项目清单)符合语境。故选C。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.DBBAA; 6-10.CDDBA; 11-15.DCBDA
解析：1.根据下文he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot piece of land可知, 帕耶被农场包围着, 故选D项。
2.根据上文的he quickly became interested in growing可知, 此处是指帕耶种植了很多西红柿、土豆和茄子。put aside意为"把......放在一边"; plant out意为"把(幼苗)移植到户外"; wrap up意为"包起来"; get in意为"进入"。故选B项。
3.前面提到的tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants都属于农产品, 故选B项。
4.根据下文all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 帕耶建立了一家当地粮食银行, 故选A项。
5.根据下文all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 帕耶是把食品捐给了粮食银行, 故选A项。
6.根据下文Later he had more volunteers, rented more land and donated more vegetables.可知, 此处是指帕耶让一些志愿者帮他的忙, 故选C项。
7.根据空后的and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables, all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 此处是指帕耶种植、照料并收获了2,500磅的蔬菜, 故选D项。
8.根据空后的with a spade可知, 此处是指每个孩子都配备了铁锹。arm sb with sth意为"为某人配备某物"。故选D项。
9.根据上文的Several rows later, they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot mid-morning sun.可知, 此处是说没有人抱怨, 故选B项。
10.根据上文可知, 孩子们参与了种植的项目, 故选A项。
11.根据语境可知, 此处指这个世界上有很多需要帮助的人。in need意为"有困难的; 有需要的"。故选D项。
12.根据下文的it will be much more possible for them to _____ their co-workers and employees to get involved in something like this可知, 这些都是等到孩子们成为领导者的时候做的事情, 故选C项。
13.根据语境可知, 此处是指当孩子们成为领导者的时候, 就更有可能鼓励同事和职员参与这样的事情。故选B项。
14.根据下文的"And families love this. Paillex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart."可知, 帕耶让人们学会帮助他人, 故选D项。
15.根据第三段中的The following year, with a handful of _____ from "America's Grow-a-Row"以及Later he had more volunteers可知, 这个组织的成员是没有报酬的, 故选A项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤a; changing; lost; to learn; arrival
⑥-⑩ Wives; better; of; which; mainly
解析：①考查不定冠词。unique的读音以辅音音素开头,此处为泛指,故填a。
②考查非谓语动词。在with的复合结构中,the world rice market 与change在逻辑上是主谓关系,用v.-ing形式,故答案为changing。
③考查时态。此处“几千名农民失去工作”发生在过去,用一般过去时,故答案为lost。
④考查非谓语动词。have no time to do sth.意为“没有做某事的时间”,此处是动词不定式作后置定语。
⑤考查名词。分析句子结构可知,所填词在句中作Due to的宾语,应用arrive的名词形式,故答案为arrival。
⑥考查名词复数。由空格后的their husbands可知,此处需用wife的复数形式。
⑦考查比较级。change for the better意为“状况好转”。
⑧考查固定短语。move out of意为“从……搬出来”。
⑨考查定语从句。根据空格后的名词time并结合先行词Chinese New Year可知,此处用which引导非限制性定语从句,which在从句中充当定语。
⑩考查副词。空格所填单词在句中修饰谓语动词,用main的副词形式,故答案为mainly。
第三节
答案：
When it comes to the advantages of urban life, what comes into our minds are the well-established transportation system, quality education and health care as well as comfortable living conditions, which are the main attractions of modern city life.
However, as a result of the widespread use of modern vehicles and boosting industry, there are some disadvantages that can't be ignored. For instance, traffic jams have become a big headache for the people driving to and from work. Besides, noises and harmful smoke pose a threat to people' s health.
Despite the disadvantages above, I still think it suitable for people to live in the city where there are various cultural events and people can enjoy the convenience of modern life.
答案：
Paragraph 1:
One night after the museum closes, Maria appears at the gate of the museum. She enters the building quietly using the security code that Max has shared with her. "When dealing with a beautiful woman, men can be so stupid," she laughs to herself. She sneaks into the jewelry exhibit and destroys the alarms. Then she walks up to the glass case protecting the Black Diamond and unlocks it with the key she has stolen from Max. She laughs, "The Black Diamond is mine!"
Paragraph 2:
As she holds the diamond in her hands, the lights in the museum go on. Then an alarm sounds and a team of police run in. They have caught her! As a police officer handcuffs Maria, the head police investigator comes into the room. Her surprise is so strong that she is unable to speak. It is Max. She yells, "How could I have been fooled by you, a simple police detective " Max puts his badge back in his pocket and says, "You can think about that in prison, and by the way, I speak perfect Italian."
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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
Bahamas
The Bahamas has so many islands that it's hard to mash them all into one recommendation. But that's also part of its appeal. Airfare and hotel rates are generally modest year-round in the Bahamas, but you'll have less crowds if you plan your visit for the summer or early fall. But take note: These islands' atmosphere and activities largely cater to tourists, and you'll be hard pressed to find an authentic Bahamian vibe (气氛) during your getaway.
Austin
When it comes to the best of the best, size doesn't matter. Austin may be small compared to other capital cities, but its personality is overwhelmingly large, with citizens holding fast to the city’s mantra (咒语), "Keep Austin Weird." Austin really comes to life at night; the self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World" boasts numerous live music venues and one of the largest music festivals in the U. S.
The City of Angels
The City of Angels ——Los Angeles needs no introduction. The traffic on the "101" will tire you out just as much as an evening at a lively West Hollywood club. And your dislike at the thick smog over the city will negate your enjoyment of a sunset overlooking Santa Monica Beach. To appreciate Los Angeles, visit the area more than once and get advice from locals.
Puerto Rico
Pick a vacation experience you're looking for, and Puerto Rico can help. An old town with a lot of historic architectures and cobblestone streets Look no further than Old San Juan and it's El Morro fortress. A beachside getaway with excellent vistas (远景) and miles of soft, white sand A global destination with high-end shopping and exciting nightlife
(1).Small as it is, Austin _________.
A.has heavy traffic jams and pollution B.attracts tourists with its music festivals
C.owns many historic buildings D.looks nice with a sunset overlooking the Beach
(2).In the City of Angles, what prevents you from enjoying the sunset
A.The heavy traffic on the "101". B.The lively West Hollywood club.
C.Santa Monica Beach. D.The thick smoke and fog over it.
(3).Unlike the City of Angels, Puerto Rico has ___________.
A.a nice beach
B.colorful nightlife
C.many ancient buildings
D.a lot of music dubs
B
Kieron Graham has known from a young age that he was adopted. While he loves his adoptive family, he has always wondered about his birth mother and brother. When his adoptive mom gave him a DNA test tool, they both hoped it might lead to his birth family. But neither guessed it would work so quickly, or that when it did, Graham would learn he and his long-lost brother may have crossed paths every day.
It took just one week from the time Graham, a college student at Georgia's Kenne saw State University, received his DNA results on Ancestry. com for him to connect with his brother. Graham's DNA results showed that his closest match was a man named Vincent Ghant, and it turned out Ghant lived just a few minutes away.
Graham reached out and learned that the two were in fact long-lost brothers. Their mother, Shawn Ghant, made the difficult decision to place Kieron in adoptive care when he was just a baby. And she has worried and wondered about her youngest son ever since. Graham has since been reunited with his mother and both of his brothers on his mother's side.
"It's all surreal (离奇的),too many emotions to describe exactly what I'm feeling about the entire situation, but it's a good situation." Graham tells MNN.
As fate would have it, Kieron and Vincent are both students at Kenne saw State. They even have the same major: political science. So it's a safe bet the two crossed paths many times over the past three years. And now ,thanks to some DNA sleuthing (筛查), the two will cross paths many more times in the years to come.
"We're getting together on New Year with everyone, birth mother included," Graham says. "That's sure to be a very indelible New Year indeed, which will always be treasured by us.
1.According to the passage, Graham __________.
A.is quite familiar with his birth family B.relied on a website to find his birth family
C.happens to be working in Ancestry D.is studying engineering in the state university
2.What can we infer from the third paragraph
A.It was hard for Shawn to place her youngest son in adoptive care.
B.Graham has three adoptive brothers on his mother's side.
C.It was too difficult for the whole family to get united.
D.Shawn Ghant loves her older sons more.
3.What does Graham probably think of his experience
A.Unbelievable and exciting. B.Surprising but common.
C.Undoubted and inspiring. D.Moving but painful.
4.What does the underlined word "indelible" in the last paragraph mean
A.Normal. B.Silent. C.Traditional. D.Unforgettable.
C
Like people, plants experience stress. And also, like people, the response to that stress can determine success.
Bad environmental conditions, such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses, affect yields(产量) more than crop pests and diseases. "We are trying to find a way to equip plants with the ability to tolerate environmental stress and maintain high yields", said Stephen Howell, a professor of genetics and cell biology.
"Plant cells produce proteins (蛋白质) and ship them to different parts of the cell. Under normal conditions, these proteins are folded into their normal, healthy structures as they are produced. When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Then a built-in system senses this and sets off an alarm in the cell," said Howell.
In response to the alarm, another protein (IRE1) starts working and creates a different process which activates (激活) the stress response genes whose products bring about defensive measures that help the plant survive.
"As it turns out, responses that are activated under stressful conditions actually inhibit the growth of plants," said Howell. "This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stressful conditions."
"For plants in the wild, this response is a help for survival", he said. In production of agricultural crops, however, this response reduces yields.
"You don't want crop plants to stop growing," Howell said. "You want them to continue to grow and produce more even though they are under stress."
"With the new understanding of this stress response, the next step may be to silence the alarm system", said Howell. "What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses. That may make the plant more productive under stressful conditions."
1.According to the text, an alarm in the plant cell is caused by __________.
A.the folded proteins B.the changed proteins
C.the defensive measures D.the stress response genes
2.The energy preserved in the plants under stressful conditions _________.
A.helps the plants to survive B.helps to maintain high yields
C.keeps the plants growing D.helps to produce proteins
3.The underlined word "inhibit" in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by "__________".
A.prevent B.start C.continue D.promote
4.How does Howell intend to make crop plants maintain high yields under stressful conditions
A.By making crop plants keep more energy.
B.By making crop plants stop growing.
C.By making the alarm system stop working.
D.By making the alarm system respond quickly.
D
Have you ever heard of agritourism where you can experience the farm life If not, Dr. Cindy Ayers-Elliott will tell you the real story of Foot Print Farms.
The original concept of building Foot Print Farms was simple. When Ayers-Elliott returned to her hometown after graduation, she didn't have to look any further than her state's alarming health statistics to find a mission. Everywhere she turned, there were reports of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. "The problem was already identified," explains Ayers-Elliott. "Too many Mississippians were seriously unhealthy and it didn't take research to see that. And many of the state's greatest health challenges could directly result from poor diet."
These days, Foot Print Farms, which started with a few raised beds of herbs and vegetables, is making fresh, naturally grown food. “When speaking of the key to my success, the co-op model works because we share the work and rewards," notes Ayers-Elliott. "A perfect example is the Wingfield High School football team. To earn the money for equipment and other items, players committed to working five hours a week on the farm, and by the end of the summer they produced 1,000 melons and the profits from their sales helped to buy weights, T-shirts, sweat suits and pregame meals. But the lessons they learned about the rewards of hard work and working together to accomplish something were even more valuable products of their efforts."
"It's a model that can easily be learned in other places and I'm looking forward to seeing some of our current partners do just that—to take what they have learned here and spin it off in other communities," Ayers-Elliott remarks. She is now looking forward to developing an agritourism area to the farm, where visitors can experience the farm life, learn new skills and take with them seeds of inspiration they can sow in their own communities when they return home.
1.What made Ayers-Elliott set up Foot Print Farms
A.The problems faced by local farmers. B.Her further research into heart disease.
C.The failure of her career after graduation. D.The health state of people in her hometown.
2.Why does the author take the football team as an example
A.To advocate the concept of independence. B.To stress the importance of teamwork.
C.To support the idea of co-op model. D.To explore the key to success.
3.What is Ayers-Elliott's attitude towards the future of FootPrint Farms
A.Optimistic. B.Skeptical. C.Cautious. D.Ambiguous.
4.What is the main idea of the text
A.Naturally grown food benefits peopled health.
B.Food Print Farms is making a difference in Mississippi.
C.Ayers-Elliott encourages people to experience the farm life.
D.Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular in America.
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 stop technology addiction
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health. ①_____
Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. ②_____ Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. ③_____ Avoid aimless browsing(浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.
④_____
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen. ⑤_____ Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects.
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.
E. Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online.
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time.
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour.
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。
As a banker, Chip Paillex had never planted so much until he moved to rural Pittstown. 1 by farms, he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot piece of land. One weekend, he 2 a large number of tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants.
He ended up with so much 3 that he couldn't give it away. Thus he founded a local food 4 , and by the time he delivered his last harvest, he had 5 120 pounds of fresh vegetables.
The following year, with a handful of 6 from "America's Grow-a-Row", Paillex planted, 7 , and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables, all of which were donated to the food bank. Later he had more volunteers, rented more land and donated more vegetables.
Paillex also welcomes local school kids. On a Friday morning, 40 third and fifth graders trooped onto a freshly ploughed field, each 8 with a spade(铁锹). Squatting or kneeling in teams of two, they loosened the dirt, then carefully positioned the plants. Several rows later, they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot mid-morning sun. Nobody 9 .
"The 10 makes kids know there are people 11 ," says Paillex, "and it plants the seed for giving back. When they become tomorrow's 12 , it will be much more possible for them to 13 their co-workers and employees to get involved in something like this."
"Paillex makes people want to 14 ," says Colleen Duerr, a mother of two who has signed on as an 15 "Grow-a-Row" member. "And families love this. Paillex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart."
1.A.Trapped B.Occupied C.Prevented D.Surrounded
2.A.put aside B.planted out C.wrapped up D.got in
3.A.advice B.produce C.cost D.equipment
4.A.bank B.market C.shop D.room
5.A.donated B.sold C.found D.kept
6.A.neighbours B.employees C.volunteers D.tourists
7.A.delivered B.stored C.bought D.tended
8.A.compared B.combined C.filled D.armed
9.A.laughed B.complained C.worked D.competed
10.A.programme B.example C.lesson D.thought
11.A.at war B.in anger C.on business D.in need
12.A.farmers B.workers C.leaders D.owners
13.A.force B.encourage C.beg D.wait
14.A.grow B.relax C.settle D.help
15.A.unpaid B.unexpected C.unseen D.unknown
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。
Gerrard Street, which is between Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue, is the most important street in the area. There is ①__________ unique community with many Chinese restaurants, supermarkets and shops.
In the 1950s, it was a poor area and everything there was very cheap. With the world rice market ②__________ (change), thousands of farm workers in Hong Kong ③__________ (lose) their jobs, moving to work in some restaurants in London. Many British people liked Chinese food, so the restaurants became popular. The workers often worked 17 hours a day and had no time ④__________ (learn) English. Due to the ⑤__________ (arrive) of more Chinese, more shops and businesses grew up. ⑥__________ (wife) came and joined their husbands with their children. The community grew, and Chinatown was born.
Since the 1970s, economy has changed for the ⑦__________ (good), and the education state of British-born Chinese started to improve. Many families moved out ⑧__________ Chinatown. Gerrard Street became a street only for visitors.
London's Chinatown is very popular in Chinese New Year, during ⑨__________ time thousands of Chinese go into the street with national flags. Londoners and tourists go there ⑩__________ (main) for the food in the Chinese restaurants. Their favorite restaurants are where the Chinese eat.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你校《英语学习报》在组织一个关于城市生活问题的讨论。你也想在报上谈谈你的看法。 你谈的主要内容如下:
1. 城市生活的优势;
2. 城市生活的劣势;
3. 你的看法。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
Max works as a security guard at a famous museum. As a security guard, Max watches visitors to the museum as they come and go. He often wonders things about them. Where do they come from Are they happily married What do they do for a living
One day, Max notices a very pretty woman visiting the exhibit he is guarding. He has seen her before. In fact, she often comes to see the rare jewelry exhibit, sometimes several times a week.
During one of these visits, she starts a conversation with Max. She asks if it is difficult to be a security guard and if he ever gets bored. She introduces herself as Maria, a fashion designer.
When Maria comes to visit, she often talks with Max. "Maybe she likes me," he thinks.
Max thinks she is very interesting and wants to spend more time with her. During one of their talks at the museum, he finds out that she is studying Italian.
He lies and tells her he has always wanted to learn Italian. He is simply using Italian as a trick. And it works! Max and Maria meet every Saturday afternoon in the museum garden to study Italian.
During the lessons, they also talk about themselves. Maria shares her dreams of one day showing her fashions in a museum. Max tells her many details about his security job, including the security code and the locations of alarms. He jokes that it would be very easy to rob the museum.
Over the passing weeks, they have learned more about each other. What Max doesn't learn, however, is that Maria is not as innocent as she looks. Maria is actually an international jewel thief! Police from eight different countries have been searching for her in the past two years!
Her latest goal is to steal the rare Black Diamond! This diamond is the most valuable diamond in the world and it is part of the exhibit that Max is guarding. All her attention on him is a trick to learn more about the museum's security system.
Paragraph 1:
One night after the museum closes, Maria appears at the gate of the museum.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As she holds the diamond in her hands ,the lights in the museum go on.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BDC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据"...the self-proclaimed 'Live Music Capital of the World' boasts numerous live music venues and one of the largest music festivals in the U.S."可知,它自称为"世界现场音乐之都",所以Austin吸引游客的地方应该是它的音乐节。
2.细节理解题。根据"And your dislike at the thick smog over the city will negate your enjoyment of a sunset overlooking Santa Monica Beach."可知,阻止人们欣赏日落的是城市中浓密的烟雾。
3.细节理解题。根据"An old town with a lot of historic architectures and cobblestone streets "可知,Puerto Rico有许多有历史意义的建筑。
B
答案：1-4 BAAD
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段的第一句"It took just one week from the time Graham, a college student at Georgia's Kennesaw State University, received his DNA results on Ancestry. com for him to connect with his brother."可知,Graham是通过网站收到了自己的DNA检测结果,并与哥哥取得联系,然后找到出生家庭的。
2.推理判断题。根据文章第三段的第二句"Their mother, Shawn Ghant, made the difficult decision to place Kieron in adoptive care when he was just a baby."可知,Shawn Ghant做出把儿子送到收养中心这个决定是很艰难的。
3.推理判断题。根据第四段中的"surreal(离奇的)"和最后一段中的"treasured"以及生活常识可知,Graham找到了自己哥哥,而且和哥哥竟然是在同一所大学,这是"令人难以置信的",找到了自己的生母和哥哥也是"令人兴奋的"。
4.词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的"'We're getting together on New Year with everyone, birth mother included,' Graham says. 'That's sure to be a very indelible New Year indeed, which will always be treasured by us.'"可知,Graham将会永远珍惜那次新年团聚,由此猜测那个新年将是"难忘的"。
C
答案：1-4.BAAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第三段中的When a plant is under stress, its cells produce poorly folded or unfolded proteins. Then a built-in system senses this and sets off an alarm in the cell 可知当植物处于压力之下时,它的细胞会制造出折叠不充分或未折叠的蛋白质,正是这些被改变的蛋白质会使植物体内存在的一种警报系统发出警报。
2.细节理解题。根据第五段中的“This allows them to preserve their energy to survive the stressful conditions.”可知在压力条件下,植物体内储存的能量能够帮助植物生存下来。
3.词义猜测题。根据第六段第二句中this response reduces yields可以推断画线单词所在部分的意思为:正如结果所示,在压力条件下被激活的反应实际上会抑制植物的生长。inhibit意为“抑制,阻碍”。prevent阻止,妨碍;start开始;continue持续;promote促进。故选A。
4.细节理解题。根据末段中的the next step may be to silence the alarm system和What may be important is to disable some of these stress responses.可知Howell将通过使警报系统停止工作来维持植物在压力条件下的高产量。
D
答案：1-4 DCAB
解析：1.细节理解题。文章第二段提到Ayers-Elliott毕业后回到家乡,看到到处有高血压、糖尿病、肥胖症和心脏病的报道,而且不需要研究就能发现这里很多人的身体严重不健康,并且最大的健康挑战可能直接来源于不良饮食,因此她决定建立Foot Print Farms。
2.推理判断题。文章第三段第二句Ayers-Elliott谈到了其成功的关键在于合作社模式,他们共同工作,共享回报;紧接着举Wingfield High School football team的例子正是为了支持这一观点,故选C。
3.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的I'm looking forward to...and spin it off in other communities和"She is now looking forward to...they can sow in their own communities when they return home."可知,Ayers-Elliott对Food Print Farms的发展充满期待。由此可推知,她对Foot Print Farms的未来持乐观的态度。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了Foot Print Farms的情况——生产新鲜、自然生长的食物,采用合作社模式,这对改善Ayers-Elliott家乡当地人的饮食有很大作用,故选B项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤DGEAC
解析：①根据下文第1点(选择户外活动而不是科技)、第2点(限制社交媒体的使用)、第3点和第4点(为自己创建项目)可知,本文在讲戒掉对科技的依赖的方法。故选D。
②根据上文When you're at home, make it a rule that you can't be online if the sun is shining. (当你在家的时候, 制定一条规则, 如果阳光灿烂, 你就不能上网.)及下文Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. (然后, 在进行了这些健康的身体活动后, 你可以拿出手机或笔记本电脑, 或者坐在电脑前。)可知, G项Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour(相反, 你必须去散步、骑自行车或游泳至少一个小时。)是对上文规则的进一步补充说明。故选G。
③根据本段主旨"限制社交媒体的使用"及下文"避免漫无目的地浏览, 给你的在线时间一个目的: 研究假期或了解当天的新闻。然后退出。" 可知, E项Whether it's Facebook or Titter, limit the time online(无论是Facebook还是Twitter, 限制上网时间)符合本段意思。故选E。
④根据下文Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. (挑战自己, 在你查看电脑或手机之前, 阅读至少30页的好书。)可知, A项Set aside reading time(留出阅读时间)适合做本段小标题。故选A。
⑤根据上文It's amazing how much you can achieve when you're not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.(当你不全神贯注地盯着屏幕的时候, 你能取得多大的成就是令人惊叹的。)以及下文Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.(一些建议是整理厨房的橱柜、打扫你的卧室。然后试着每天晚上做一个。)可知, C项Make a list of one-hour evening projects(列一个一小时的晚间项目清单)符合语境。故选C。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.DBBAA; 6-10.CDDBA; 11-15.DCBDA
解析：1.根据下文he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot piece of land可知, 帕耶被农场包围着, 故选D项。
2.根据上文的he quickly became interested in growing可知, 此处是指帕耶种植了很多西红柿、土豆和茄子。put aside意为"把......放在一边"; plant out意为"把(幼苗)移植到户外"; wrap up意为"包起来"; get in意为"进入"。故选B项。
3.前面提到的tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants都属于农产品, 故选B项。
4.根据下文all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 帕耶建立了一家当地粮食银行, 故选A项。
5.根据下文all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 帕耶是把食品捐给了粮食银行, 故选A项。
6.根据下文Later he had more volunteers, rented more land and donated more vegetables.可知, 此处是指帕耶让一些志愿者帮他的忙, 故选C项。
7.根据空后的and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables, all of which were donated to the food bank可知, 此处是指帕耶种植、照料并收获了2,500磅的蔬菜, 故选D项。
8.根据空后的with a spade可知, 此处是指每个孩子都配备了铁锹。arm sb with sth意为"为某人配备某物"。故选D项。
9.根据上文的Several rows later, they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot mid-morning sun.可知, 此处是说没有人抱怨, 故选B项。
10.根据上文可知, 孩子们参与了种植的项目, 故选A项。
11.根据语境可知, 此处指这个世界上有很多需要帮助的人。in need意为"有困难的; 有需要的"。故选D项。
12.根据下文的it will be much more possible for them to _____ their co-workers and employees to get involved in something like this可知, 这些都是等到孩子们成为领导者的时候做的事情, 故选C项。
13.根据语境可知, 此处是指当孩子们成为领导者的时候, 就更有可能鼓励同事和职员参与这样的事情。故选B项。
14.根据下文的"And families love this. Paillex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart."可知, 帕耶让人们学会帮助他人, 故选D项。
15.根据第三段中的The following year, with a handful of _____ from "America's Grow-a-Row"以及Later he had more volunteers可知, 这个组织的成员是没有报酬的, 故选A项。
第二节
答案：①-⑤a; changing; lost; to learn; arrival
⑥-⑩ Wives; better; of; which; mainly
解析：①考查不定冠词。unique的读音以辅音音素开头,此处为泛指,故填a。
②考查非谓语动词。在with的复合结构中,the world rice market 与change在逻辑上是主谓关系,用v.-ing形式,故答案为changing。
③考查时态。此处“几千名农民失去工作”发生在过去,用一般过去时,故答案为lost。
④考查非谓语动词。have no time to do sth.意为“没有做某事的时间”,此处是动词不定式作后置定语。
⑤考查名词。分析句子结构可知,所填词在句中作Due to的宾语,应用arrive的名词形式,故答案为arrival。
⑥考查名词复数。由空格后的their husbands可知,此处需用wife的复数形式。
⑦考查比较级。change for the better意为“状况好转”。
⑧考查固定短语。move out of意为“从……搬出来”。
⑨考查定语从句。根据空格后的名词time并结合先行词Chinese New Year可知,此处用which引导非限制性定语从句,which在从句中充当定语。
⑩考查副词。空格所填单词在句中修饰谓语动词,用main的副词形式,故答案为mainly。
第三节
答案：
When it comes to the advantages of urban life, what comes into our minds are the well-established transportation system, quality education and health care as well as comfortable living conditions, which are the main attractions of modern city life.
However, as a result of the widespread use of modern vehicles and boosting industry, there are some disadvantages that can't be ignored. For instance, traffic jams have become a big headache for the people driving to and from work. Besides, noises and harmful smoke pose a threat to people' s health.
Despite the disadvantages above, I still think it suitable for people to live in the city where there are various cultural events and people can enjoy the convenience of modern life.
答案：
Paragraph 1:
One night after the museum closes, Maria appears at the gate of the museum. She enters the building quietly using the security code that Max has shared with her. "When dealing with a beautiful woman, men can be so stupid," she laughs to herself. She sneaks into the jewelry exhibit and destroys the alarms. Then she walks up to the glass case protecting the Black Diamond and unlocks it with the key she has stolen from Max. She laughs, "The Black Diamond is mine!"
Paragraph 2:
As she holds the diamond in her hands, the lights in the museum go on. Then an alarm sounds and a team of police run in. They have caught her! As a police officer handcuffs Maria, the head police investigator comes into the room. Her surprise is so strong that she is unable to speak. It is Max. She yells, "How could I have been fooled by you, a simple police detective " Max puts his badge back in his pocket and says, "You can think about that in prison, and by the way, I speak perfect Italian."
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