译林版（2020）必修第二册Unit 4 Exploring literature B卷 能力提升单元达标测试卷（含解析）
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Unit 4 Exploring literature B卷 能力提升—2023-2024学年高一英语牛津译林版（2020）必修第二册单元达标测试卷
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
Isabel Allende was born on August 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Her parents were both from Chile, where their families had held a great deal of political influence. Not only was Isabel's uncle once the president of Chile, but her father and her stepfather were both important diplomats. Despite her connection to political power, Isabel's childhood was not easy. At the age of three, Isabel's biological father abandoned her family, which forced them to live with her grandparents in Chile. During this time, she was exposed to her grandmother's love for astrology(占星术) and storytelling, which influenced her writing in the future.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Isabel Allende worked as a journalist, writing for both magazines and television. After her uncle, President Salvador Allende, lost power and was murdered in 1973, Isabel and her family left Chile because they felt it was too dangerous to remain under the rule of Augusto Pinochet, the new, cruel leader of Chile. For thirteen years, Isabel and her family lived in Venezuela, where she began to write fiction. She used personal experiences to inspire her writing throughout her career. In fact, many of her novels are based on personal life events. In 1982, Isabel Allende published her first novel called The House of the Spirits. This bestselling novel was inspired by a letter Isabel wrote in 1981 to her ill grandfather. The novel turned out to be a story about two Chilean families whose lives are changed because of a military coup. One of her later novels, Paula(1994), is about her daughter, who passed away from a rare disease at a young age.
Isabel Allende has won |many awards for her bold and creative writing. Not only has she won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 2010, but she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.
1.Who should be responsible for Isabel's hard childhood life
A. Her stepfather. B. Her father. C. Her grandfather. D. Her uncle.
2.According to the text, all the following influenced Isabel's writing except _____.
A. her own personality B.her family background
C. her grandmother's passion D. her personal life experiences
3.Where is the text probably from
A.A news report. B. A guidebook. C.A biography. D.A book review.
B
Many of us love July because it's the month when nature's berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia's fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.
Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein(蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants(抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries(樱桃) they are so delicious who cares However, they are rich in vitamin C.
When combined with berries or slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat "ice cream". For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.
If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a "soft-serve" creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children's party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.
1.What does the author seem to like about cherries
A.They contain protein. B.They are high in vitamin A.
C.They have a pleasant taste. D.They are rich in antioxidants.
2.Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas
A.To make them smell better. B.To keep their colour.
C.To speed up their ripening. D.To improve their nutrition.
3.What is "a juicer" in the last paragraph
A.A dessert. B.A drink. C.A container. D.A machine.
4.From which is the text probably taken
A.A biology textbook. B.A health magazine.
C.A research paper. D.A travel brochure.
C
Returning to a book you've read many times can feel like drinks with an old friend. There's a welcome familiarity—but also sometimes a slight suspicion that time has changed you both, and thus the relationship. But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.
The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. It's true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings. But with reading, it's all about the present. It's about the now and what one contributes to the now, because reading is a give and take between author and reader. Each has to pull their own weight.
There are three books I reread annually. The first, which I take to reading every spring, is Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast. Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating(令人陶醉的), an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time. Another is Annie Dillard's Holy the Firm, her poetic1975 ramble(随笔) about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry. And because Cortázar.
While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach to them. But I imagine that, while money is indeed wonderful and necessary, rereading an author's work is the highest currency a reader can pay them. The best books are the ones that open further as time passes. But remember, it's you that has to grow and read and reread in order to better understand your friends.
1.Why does the author like rereading
A.It evaluates the writer-reader relationship.
B.It's a window to a whole new world.
C.It's a substitute for drinking with a friend.
D.It extends the understanding of oneself.
2.What do we know about the book A Moveable Feast
A.It's a brief account of a trip. B.It's about Hemingway's life as a young man.
C.It's a record of a historic event. D.It's about Hemingway's friends in Paris.
3.What does the underlined word "currency" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Debt. B.Reward. C.Allowance. D.Face value.
4.What can we infer about the author from the text
A.He loves poetry. B.He's an editor.
C.He's very ambitious. D.He teaches reading.
D
When you use our university library there are different learning spaces available, so you can decide which is best for your purpose.
Social learning areas
We recognize that you can learn from your friends so we have provided social study areas in our library. Here you can discuss your studies with your friends without worrying about disturbing others as a proper level of noise is accepted, though we do ask that you should be considerate(替他人着想的) towards other students and staff.
Group study rooms
There are bookable (可预订的) group study rooms of various sizes in the library. These rooms are well equipped so that you can easily work in groups or practice presentations.
Bookings are available to groups of 3 or more students.
Bookings can be made by the hour (a maximum of 2 hours per group per day).
Bookings can be made for the current week and the following week.
Contact the library's Help Desk to book a room in person. Bookings are restricted to students only.
Silent study spaces
We know that on occasion you may prefer to study on your own. To help you achieve this we have silent study areas.
In order to preserve the quiet study environment and avoid disturbing other students, discussion about your course or exams, or using mobile phones isn't permitted anywhere in these areas.
Food, drink and phones
Cold drinks and snacks can be consumed in most areas of the library though we ask that you help keep the learning environment clean and pleasant for everyone by clearing rubbish into the bins provided.
Mobile phones can be used in the social learning areas and group study rooms but not in the silent study spaces or in the hallways or on the stairs that lead to those areas. We ask that you switch your phone to the silent mode when you come in the library.
1.What is the purpose of social learning areas provided in the library
A.To keep students free from being disturbed.
B.To help students learn to be considerate.
C.To enable students to learn from each other.
D.To give suggestions on how to contact library staff.
2.What can we learn about bookings of group study rooms in the library
A.They can only be made by phone. B.They are available only to students.
C.They can be made several weeks ahead. D.They are available to groups of any size.
3.What should students pay attention to when using the library
A.Taking rubbish out when leaving.
B.Avoiding having cold drinks and snacks.
C.Keeping their mobile phones silent all the time.
D.Using mobile phones only in the hallways.
4.What is the main purpose of the passage
A.Introducing official rules of a university library.
B.Showing how to make use of a university library.
C.Introducing a university library the author visits.
D.Explaining why a university library is a good place for study.
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。
You may have heard of the word "pub". It is short for public house. There are around 60,000 pubs in the UK. One of the oldest pubs, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century.
①_____ People talk, eat, drink, meet their1friends and relax there. Pubs often have two bars, one usually quieter than the other, and many have a garden where people can sit in summer. Children can go into pub gardens with their parents.
Groups of friends normally buy "rounds" of drinks. ②_____ It is sometimes difficult to get served when pubs are busy: The bar staff will usually serve those who have been waiting the longest at the bar first.
Most pubs offer a complete range of beers, local and imported, with German, Belgian and French beers being in demand. ③_____ As a matter of fact, pubs sell soft drinks, too.
The legal age to purchase alcohol is 18 in the UK. People aged 16 and 17, with the license's permission, may have only one glass of wine during a meal. ④_____ It is illegal to sell alcohol to someone who already appears drunk. A fourteen-year-old may enter a pub unaccompanied by an adult if he orders a meal. Children may enter a pub with their parents until 9 p.m., which lets families enjoy reasonably priced pub meals together. ⑤_____ Customs in British pubs differ from those in American bars. In most pubs in the UK., you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your purchases immediately.
A. British people like drinking beers in pubs.
B.Pubs are an important part of British life.
C. But they must be with an adult and the adult orders it.
D. In the salon bar, the atmosphere is quieter and there are fewer people.
E. And it also allows pubs to play their traditional roles as community centers.
F.The person whose turn it is will buy drinks for all the members of the group.
G. Most people might think pubs are places where people simply drink alcohol.
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。
The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip 1 England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me 2 .
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, 3 Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on 4 sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist 5 in Oxford is Christ Church, it's also one of the Oxford University's 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, 6 was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter 7 . I felt really excited when I heard this.
Another place that impressed me 8 during my trip was a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven't 9 it, but I'm sure you have heard about William Shakespeare—it's the great man's hometown. In Stratford-upon-Avon, I could 10 Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with Shakespeare.
I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the house 11 Shakespeare was born and 12 his early years. 13 sitting room, hallway(走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished(布置) in 16th century 14 . I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated(以图解说明) Shakespeare's life and career in both Strarford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, 15 I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.
1.A. at B. for C. from D. to
2.A. excited B. appointed C. stubborn D. determined
3.A. for example B. such as C. as such D. for instance
4.A. both B. either C. neither D. each
5.A. views B. scenes C. sites D. interests
6.A. that B. which C. who D. where
7.A. novels B. records C. films D. songs
8.A. deep B. deeply C. high D. highly
9.A. thought about B. heard about C. listened to D. dreamed about
10.A. speak B. say C. talk D. see
11.A. who B. that C. when D. where
12.A. paid B. spent C. cost D. took
13.A. It's B. Its C. It had D. It was
14.A. style B. site C. shape D. shade
15.A. for which B. which C. from which D. in which
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）
假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Steve来信说,他和他的一些同学正在学中文,请你推荐两本学中文的词典。根据下表提供的信息,请你给他写一封词数100左右的回信。
《英汉/汉英词典》 《新华字典》
收词(字) 大约18000(英语) 超过10000
价格 20000(汉语) 19.9元
特点 52元大量例子、用法说明,适合初学者 中国最常用的汉语字典
参考词汇:
《英汉/汉英词典》The English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary(ECCED)
《新华字典》Xinhua Dictionary(XD)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
Dad and Mom had got to go on a four-day business trip. They taught their elder son Daniel and younger daughter Jane how to feed and look after their dog Spot how to take good care of themselves—learning to cook if they could, or ordering pizza with money left on the table if they were busy, and told them to keep their rooms clean and tidy. They asked Daniel to be in charge.
On the very morning when the parents left, Mom kissed them and said to Daniel gently, “Young man, do take care of Spot and Jane.” Daniel promised, “I will, Mom.”
Too excited to fall asleep again, Daniel and Jane jumped out of bed, calling out each other to get up. Their pet dog, Spot, heard the similar voice and rushed in, with a ball in its mouth. Jane stuck(伸)her head into Daniel’s room,“ Spot got up an hour earlier. Let’s walk it.” Daniel said excitedly, “I’m coming, but, Jane, don’t forget to keep your room clean and tidy.” “I will. ”
They ran with the dog in the yard and threw the ball away for Spot to bring it back. They had fun playing with Spot the whole morning. Washing Spot was slow and tiring as it was the first time they had done it. Then Daniel settled down to his homework while Jane did her reading with interest.
The following day, Jane begged her brother to order pizza for lunch. Daniel agreed excitedly, “We haven’t tasted that for long and we behave ourselves, right ” After a while, he added, “We should save money, too.” Within half an hour, they treated themselves to a big pizza. However, in the afternoon, Spot looked sick, lying lazily and unwilling to move. Daniel was concerned about the dog and took it to the pet clinic(诊所) immediately with Jane as their parents had done.
注意:
1续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
When Dad and Mom arrived a day earlier, they were amazed to find everything in a mess.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Daniel ran into his room, with tears in his eyes, “Jane, there is no need to explain and Mom won’t trust me any longer.”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BAC
解析：1. 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,尽管伊莎贝尔与政治势力有联系,但她的童年并不容易,伊莎贝尔三岁时,她的生父抛弃了她的家人,迫使他们和她的祖父母住在智利。由此可知,伊莎贝尔的父亲应该对她艰难的童年生活负责。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,影响伊莎贝尔的写作的因素包括她的家庭背景、她祖母的热情以及她的个人生活经历,A选项“她自己的个性”排除在外。
3. 推理判断题。文章主要记叙了作家Isabel Allende的个人经历,分析了影响她写作的一些因素以及她所获得的成就。由此可推知,文章属于人物传记类,最有可能选自一本传记作品。故选C。
B
答案：1-4 CBDB
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段的倒数第二句可知应该选C项, 樱桃很美味。have a pleasant taste与are so delicious意思相同。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句"If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown."可知, 把新鲜的柠檬汁挤到香蕉上会防止它们变色。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线部分下文中的"they love feeding...into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below"可推断出, juicer应该是"榨汁机"的意思。
4.文章出处题。全文主要介绍了一些七月成熟的果实以及这些果实的营养成分等, 而这自然与健康饮食有关, 介绍这类内容的文章应该是刊载在健康杂志上的。
C
答案：1-4 DBBA
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句"But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative."和第二段中"The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. It's true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings."可推知, 作者喜欢重新阅读是因为重新阅读可以扩展对自己的理解。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris."及"an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time"可判断出, A Moveable Feast是关于海明威年轻时的生活的。故选B项。
3.词义猜测题。根据最后一段第二句可知, 作者认为, 虽然金钱确实是美妙而必要的, 但重读作家的著作是读者对该作家的最高奖励, 因此画线词在此处指奖励。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry."可知, 作者是由于喜欢诗歌而喜欢这本书的。故选A项。
D
答案：1-4.CBCB
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据Social learning areas中的"learn from your friends" "discuss your studies with your friends"可知,这些地方可以让学生之间相互讨论,故选C项。
2.考查细节理解。根据Group study rooms中的"Bookings are restricted to students only"可知,房间预订仅限于学生,故选B项。
3.考查细节理解。根据最后一段最后一句"We ask that you switch your phone to the silent mode when you come in the library"可知,在图书馆内手机要调成静音模式,故选C项。
4.考查写作目的。文章主要介绍了一所大学图书馆的一些区域的用途及注意事项,目的是告诉学生们如何充分利用这所大学的图书馆资源,故选B项。
第二节
答案：BFGCE
解析：①根据文章第二段尤其是空后一句可知,英国人的生活离不开酒馆,因此B项“酒馆在英国人的生活中扮演着重要的角色”能够概括本段。故选B。
②根据空前的“Groups of friends normally buy ‘rounds’ of drinks.”可知,一群朋友通常会轮流买酒。所以F选项“轮到谁,谁就要为这群朋友里的每个成员买酒”符合语境,与前文话题一致。故选F。
③下文提到酒馆也销售不含酒精的饮料。故G项“大多数人可能认为酒馆只是人们喝酒的地方”符合语境。故选G。
④根据上文可知,在英国,购买酒的合法年龄是18岁。16岁和17岁的孩子在有许可证的情况下,(在酒馆)一顿饭只能喝一杯葡萄酒;再结合下文中的“unaccompanied by an adult”可推知,C项“但是他们得有成年人陪伴而且由成年人点酒”符合语境,与前文为转折关系。故选C。
⑤根据空前内容可知,孩子可以和父母在酒馆待到晚上9点,这让家人可以享受定价合理的晚餐。故E选项“它还允许酒吧发挥其作为社区中心的传统作用”符合语境,承接上文。故选E。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
1.答案：D
解析：a trip to...意为“去……的旅行”此处指去往英国的旅行,trip后跟介词to。故选D项。
2.答案：A
解析：根据“This was my first time to go abroad”可知,作者第一次出国,因此,很兴奋(excited)。故选A项。
3.答案：B
解析：根据句意可知,该空意为“例如”,再根据句子结构,该空后是名词Oxford,不是逗号,因此,应该用such as。故选B项。
4.答案：A
解析：根据下文的“sides of the streets”可知,街道的两边都(both)有古建筑。故选A项。
5.答案：C
解析：根据该空后的“Christ Church”可知,它是此处的旅游景点(sites)之一。故选C项。
6.答案：B
解析：根据句子结构可知,该句含有非限制性定语从句,先行词是hall,关系词在从句中充当主语,因此,应该用关系代词which引导定语从句。故选B项。
7.答案：C
解析：根据语境可知,教堂中的大厅用作拍摄电影(films)场景里的餐厅。故选C项。
8.答案：B
解析：根据句意可知,莎翁故居给作者留下深刻的印象,副词deeply修饰动词impressed。故选B项。
9.答案：B
解析：根据空后内容可知,作者认为,读者一定听说过(heard about)莎士比亚,此处指你或许没听说过(heard about)这个小镇。故选B项。
10.答案：D
解析：根据语境及空后内容可知,莎士比亚的出生地、莎士比亚乡村博物馆、皇家莎士比亚剧院以及许多与莎士比亚有关的地方都是作者来英国旅游时参观(see)的景点。故选D项。
11.答案：D
解析：根据本句内容可知,此处含有一个定语从句,先行词是house,从句句意完整且不缺少句子成分,该空应该用关系副词where引导定语从句。故选D项。
12.答案：B
解析：根据“his early years”可知,此处指莎士比亚早年在这里度过(spent)了一段时光。故选B项。
13.答案：B
解析：分析句意可知,此处指“莎士比亚出生地的”客厅、走廊、卧室和厨房,“莎士比亚出生地”在上一句提到了,因此,用物主代词Its代替“莎士比亚出生地的”。故选B项。
14.答案：A
解析：根据“were furnished in 16th century”可推知,它的客厅、走廊、卧室和厨房都是按16世纪风格(style)布置的。故选A项。
15.答案：C
解析：分析句子结构可知,这里含有一个定语从句,先行词是trip,可以用介词(from)+关系代词(which)引导定语从句,意为“从这次旅行中”,故选C项。
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
答案：
Dear Steve,
I'm so pleased to learn that you and your classmates are learning Chinese. I'd like to recommend the following two dictionaries.
The English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary(ECCED) is really a good one for beginners. It has about 18,000 English words and 20,000 Chinese words. Besides plenty of examples, it has many notes telling you how to use a word. Xinhua Dictionary (XD) is the most popular Chinese dictionary, and it has a vocabulary of over 10,000 words. It may also be useful to some advanced learners of Chinese. Of the two, ECCED is more expensive, costing 52 yuan, and XD costs 19.9 yuan.
Please let me know if you want me to buy these dictionaries for you.
Yours,
Li Hua
答案：
Paragraph 1:
When Dad and Mom arrived a day earlier, they were amazed to find everything in a mess. Mom was angry and shouted, “Listen to me, young man, I left you in charge. We thought you would act like an adult, but look at the mess. The money for food has been used up but why does Spot still look hungry What did you do with the money we left ” Jane explained anxiously, “Mummy, Spot is sick, so we spent the rest of the money taking it to the pet clinic.”
Paragraph 2:
Daniel ran into his room, with tears in his eyes, “Jane, there is no need to explain and Mom won’t trust me any longer.” Comforting Mom, Dad said calmly, “There is probably a good explanation for everything.” Hearing the little daughter’s words, Mom understood that the reason why they had no time to clean the house was that they waited for Spot at the clinic all day. Mom regretted acting so angrily and was satisfied that Daniel learnt to be responsible for others. She apologized to Daniel sincerely and hugged him in her arms, saying that “you are really growing up into a young man.”
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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
Isabel Allende was born on August 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Her parents were both from Chile, where their families had held a great deal of political influence. Not only was Isabel's uncle once the president of Chile, but her father and her stepfather were both important diplomats. Despite her connection to political power, Isabel's childhood was not easy. At the age of three, Isabel's biological father abandoned her family, which forced them to live with her grandparents in Chile. During this time, she was exposed to her grandmother's love for astrology(占星术) and storytelling, which influenced her writing in the future.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Isabel Allende worked as a journalist, writing for both magazines and television. After her uncle, President Salvador Allende, lost power and was murdered in 1973, Isabel and her family left Chile because they felt it was too dangerous to remain under the rule of Augusto Pinochet, the new, cruel leader of Chile. For thirteen years, Isabel and her family lived in Venezuela, where she began to write fiction. She used personal experiences to inspire her writing throughout her career. In fact, many of her novels are based on personal life events. In 1982, Isabel Allende published her first novel called The House of the Spirits. This bestselling novel was inspired by a letter Isabel wrote in 1981 to her ill grandfather. The novel turned out to be a story about two Chilean families whose lives are changed because of a military coup. One of her later novels, Paula(1994), is about her daughter, who passed away from a rare disease at a young age.
Isabel Allende has won |many awards for her bold and creative writing. Not only has she won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 2010, but she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.
1.Who should be responsible for Isabel's hard childhood life
A. Her stepfather. B. Her father. C. Her grandfather. D. Her uncle.
2.According to the text, all the following influenced Isabel's writing except _____.
A. her own personality B.her family background
C. her grandmother's passion D. her personal life experiences
3.Where is the text probably from
A.A news report. B. A guidebook. C.A biography. D.A book review.
B
Many of us love July because it's the month when nature's berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia's fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.
Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein(蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants(抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries(樱桃) they are so delicious who cares However, they are rich in vitamin C.
When combined with berries or slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat "ice cream". For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.
If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a "soft-serve" creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children's party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.
1.What does the author seem to like about cherries
A.They contain protein. B.They are high in vitamin A.
C.They have a pleasant taste. D.They are rich in antioxidants.
2.Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas
A.To make them smell better. B.To keep their colour.
C.To speed up their ripening. D.To improve their nutrition.
3.What is "a juicer" in the last paragraph
A.A dessert. B.A drink. C.A container. D.A machine.
4.From which is the text probably taken
A.A biology textbook. B.A health magazine.
C.A research paper. D.A travel brochure.
C
Returning to a book you've read many times can feel like drinks with an old friend. There's a welcome familiarity—but also sometimes a slight suspicion that time has changed you both, and thus the relationship. But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative.
The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. It's true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings. But with reading, it's all about the present. It's about the now and what one contributes to the now, because reading is a give and take between author and reader. Each has to pull their own weight.
There are three books I reread annually. The first, which I take to reading every spring, is Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast. Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris. The language is almost intoxicating(令人陶醉的), an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time. Another is Annie Dillard's Holy the Firm, her poetic1975 ramble(随笔) about everything and nothing. The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry. And because Cortázar.
While I tend to buy a lot of books, these three were given to me as gifts, which might add to the meaning I attach to them. But I imagine that, while money is indeed wonderful and necessary, rereading an author's work is the highest currency a reader can pay them. The best books are the ones that open further as time passes. But remember, it's you that has to grow and read and reread in order to better understand your friends.
1.Why does the author like rereading
A.It evaluates the writer-reader relationship.
B.It's a window to a whole new world.
C.It's a substitute for drinking with a friend.
D.It extends the understanding of oneself.
2.What do we know about the book A Moveable Feast
A.It's a brief account of a trip. B.It's about Hemingway's life as a young man.
C.It's a record of a historic event. D.It's about Hemingway's friends in Paris.
3.What does the underlined word "currency" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Debt. B.Reward. C.Allowance. D.Face value.
4.What can we infer about the author from the text
A.He loves poetry. B.He's an editor.
C.He's very ambitious. D.He teaches reading.
D
When you use our university library there are different learning spaces available, so you can decide which is best for your purpose.
Social learning areas
We recognize that you can learn from your friends so we have provided social study areas in our library. Here you can discuss your studies with your friends without worrying about disturbing others as a proper level of noise is accepted, though we do ask that you should be considerate(替他人着想的) towards other students and staff.
Group study rooms
There are bookable (可预订的) group study rooms of various sizes in the library. These rooms are well equipped so that you can easily work in groups or practice presentations.
Bookings are available to groups of 3 or more students.
Bookings can be made by the hour (a maximum of 2 hours per group per day).
Bookings can be made for the current week and the following week.
Contact the library's Help Desk to book a room in person. Bookings are restricted to students only.
Silent study spaces
We know that on occasion you may prefer to study on your own. To help you achieve this we have silent study areas.
In order to preserve the quiet study environment and avoid disturbing other students, discussion about your course or exams, or using mobile phones isn't permitted anywhere in these areas.
Food, drink and phones
Cold drinks and snacks can be consumed in most areas of the library though we ask that you help keep the learning environment clean and pleasant for everyone by clearing rubbish into the bins provided.
Mobile phones can be used in the social learning areas and group study rooms but not in the silent study spaces or in the hallways or on the stairs that lead to those areas. We ask that you switch your phone to the silent mode when you come in the library.
1.What is the purpose of social learning areas provided in the library
A.To keep students free from being disturbed.
B.To help students learn to be considerate.
C.To enable students to learn from each other.
D.To give suggestions on how to contact library staff.
2.What can we learn about bookings of group study rooms in the library
A.They can only be made by phone. B.They are available only to students.
C.They can be made several weeks ahead. D.They are available to groups of any size.
3.What should students pay attention to when using the library
A.Taking rubbish out when leaving.
B.Avoiding having cold drinks and snacks.
C.Keeping their mobile phones silent all the time.
D.Using mobile phones only in the hallways.
4.What is the main purpose of the passage
A.Introducing official rules of a university library.
B.Showing how to make use of a university library.
C.Introducing a university library the author visits.
D.Explaining why a university library is a good place for study.
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。
You may have heard of the word "pub". It is short for public house. There are around 60,000 pubs in the UK. One of the oldest pubs, Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century.
①_____ People talk, eat, drink, meet their1friends and relax there. Pubs often have two bars, one usually quieter than the other, and many have a garden where people can sit in summer. Children can go into pub gardens with their parents.
Groups of friends normally buy "rounds" of drinks. ②_____ It is sometimes difficult to get served when pubs are busy: The bar staff will usually serve those who have been waiting the longest at the bar first.
Most pubs offer a complete range of beers, local and imported, with German, Belgian and French beers being in demand. ③_____ As a matter of fact, pubs sell soft drinks, too.
The legal age to purchase alcohol is 18 in the UK. People aged 16 and 17, with the license's permission, may have only one glass of wine during a meal. ④_____ It is illegal to sell alcohol to someone who already appears drunk. A fourteen-year-old may enter a pub unaccompanied by an adult if he orders a meal. Children may enter a pub with their parents until 9 p.m., which lets families enjoy reasonably priced pub meals together. ⑤_____ Customs in British pubs differ from those in American bars. In most pubs in the UK., you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your purchases immediately.
A. British people like drinking beers in pubs.
B.Pubs are an important part of British life.
C. But they must be with an adult and the adult orders it.
D. In the salon bar, the atmosphere is quieter and there are fewer people.
E. And it also allows pubs to play their traditional roles as community centers.
F.The person whose turn it is will buy drinks for all the members of the group.
G. Most people might think pubs are places where people simply drink alcohol.
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。
The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip 1 England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me 2 .
There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, 3 Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on 4 sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist 5 in Oxford is Christ Church, it's also one of the Oxford University's 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, 6 was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter 7 . I felt really excited when I heard this.
Another place that impressed me 8 during my trip was a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you haven't 9 it, but I'm sure you have heard about William Shakespeare—it's the great man's hometown. In Stratford-upon-Avon, I could 10 Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with Shakespeare.
I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the house 11 Shakespeare was born and 12 his early years. 13 sitting room, hallway(走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished(布置) in 16th century 14 . I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated(以图解说明) Shakespeare's life and career in both Strarford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, 15 I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting country. I want to go there again in the future.
1.A. at B. for C. from D. to
2.A. excited B. appointed C. stubborn D. determined
3.A. for example B. such as C. as such D. for instance
4.A. both B. either C. neither D. each
5.A. views B. scenes C. sites D. interests
6.A. that B. which C. who D. where
7.A. novels B. records C. films D. songs
8.A. deep B. deeply C. high D. highly
9.A. thought about B. heard about C. listened to D. dreamed about
10.A. speak B. say C. talk D. see
11.A. who B. that C. when D. where
12.A. paid B. spent C. cost D. took
13.A. It's B. Its C. It had D. It was
14.A. style B. site C. shape D. shade
15.A. for which B. which C. from which D. in which
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）
假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Steve来信说,他和他的一些同学正在学中文,请你推荐两本学中文的词典。根据下表提供的信息,请你给他写一封词数100左右的回信。
《英汉/汉英词典》 《新华字典》
收词(字) 大约18000(英语) 超过10000
价格 20000(汉语) 19.9元
特点 52元大量例子、用法说明,适合初学者 中国最常用的汉语字典
参考词汇:
《英汉/汉英词典》The English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary(ECCED)
《新华字典》Xinhua Dictionary(XD)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
Dad and Mom had got to go on a four-day business trip. They taught their elder son Daniel and younger daughter Jane how to feed and look after their dog Spot how to take good care of themselves—learning to cook if they could, or ordering pizza with money left on the table if they were busy, and told them to keep their rooms clean and tidy. They asked Daniel to be in charge.
On the very morning when the parents left, Mom kissed them and said to Daniel gently, “Young man, do take care of Spot and Jane.” Daniel promised, “I will, Mom.”
Too excited to fall asleep again, Daniel and Jane jumped out of bed, calling out each other to get up. Their pet dog, Spot, heard the similar voice and rushed in, with a ball in its mouth. Jane stuck(伸)her head into Daniel’s room,“ Spot got up an hour earlier. Let’s walk it.” Daniel said excitedly, “I’m coming, but, Jane, don’t forget to keep your room clean and tidy.” “I will. ”
They ran with the dog in the yard and threw the ball away for Spot to bring it back. They had fun playing with Spot the whole morning. Washing Spot was slow and tiring as it was the first time they had done it. Then Daniel settled down to his homework while Jane did her reading with interest.
The following day, Jane begged her brother to order pizza for lunch. Daniel agreed excitedly, “We haven’t tasted that for long and we behave ourselves, right ” After a while, he added, “We should save money, too.” Within half an hour, they treated themselves to a big pizza. However, in the afternoon, Spot looked sick, lying lazily and unwilling to move. Daniel was concerned about the dog and took it to the pet clinic(诊所) immediately with Jane as their parents had done.
注意:
1续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
When Dad and Mom arrived a day earlier, they were amazed to find everything in a mess.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Daniel ran into his room, with tears in his eyes, “Jane, there is no need to explain and Mom won’t trust me any longer.”
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答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 BAC
解析：1. 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,尽管伊莎贝尔与政治势力有联系,但她的童年并不容易,伊莎贝尔三岁时,她的生父抛弃了她的家人,迫使他们和她的祖父母住在智利。由此可知,伊莎贝尔的父亲应该对她艰难的童年生活负责。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,影响伊莎贝尔的写作的因素包括她的家庭背景、她祖母的热情以及她的个人生活经历,A选项“她自己的个性”排除在外。
3. 推理判断题。文章主要记叙了作家Isabel Allende的个人经历,分析了影响她写作的一些因素以及她所获得的成就。由此可推知,文章属于人物传记类,最有可能选自一本传记作品。故选C。
B
答案：1-4 CBDB
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段的倒数第二句可知应该选C项, 樱桃很美味。have a pleasant taste与are so delicious意思相同。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句"If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown."可知, 把新鲜的柠檬汁挤到香蕉上会防止它们变色。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线部分下文中的"they love feeding...into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below"可推断出, juicer应该是"榨汁机"的意思。
4.文章出处题。全文主要介绍了一些七月成熟的果实以及这些果实的营养成分等, 而这自然与健康饮食有关, 介绍这类内容的文章应该是刊载在健康杂志上的。
C
答案：1-4 DBBA
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句"But books don't change, people do. And that's what makes the act of rereading so rich and transformative."和第二段中"The beauty of rereading lies in the idea that our bond with the work is based on our present mental register. It's true, the older I get, the more I feel time has wings."可推知, 作者喜欢重新阅读是因为重新阅读可以扩展对自己的理解。故选D项。
2.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"Published in 1964, it's his classic memoir of 1920s Paris."及"an aging writer looking back on an ambitious yet simpler time"可判断出, A Moveable Feast是关于海明威年轻时的生活的。故选B项。
3.词义猜测题。根据最后一段第二句可知, 作者认为, 虽然金钱确实是美妙而必要的, 但重读作家的著作是读者对该作家的最高奖励, 因此画线词在此处指奖励。
4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"The third book is Julio Cortázar's Save Twilight: Selected Poems, because poetry."可知, 作者是由于喜欢诗歌而喜欢这本书的。故选A项。
D
答案：1-4.CBCB
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据Social learning areas中的"learn from your friends" "discuss your studies with your friends"可知,这些地方可以让学生之间相互讨论,故选C项。
2.考查细节理解。根据Group study rooms中的"Bookings are restricted to students only"可知,房间预订仅限于学生,故选B项。
3.考查细节理解。根据最后一段最后一句"We ask that you switch your phone to the silent mode when you come in the library"可知,在图书馆内手机要调成静音模式,故选C项。
4.考查写作目的。文章主要介绍了一所大学图书馆的一些区域的用途及注意事项,目的是告诉学生们如何充分利用这所大学的图书馆资源,故选B项。
第二节
答案：BFGCE
解析：①根据文章第二段尤其是空后一句可知,英国人的生活离不开酒馆,因此B项“酒馆在英国人的生活中扮演着重要的角色”能够概括本段。故选B。
②根据空前的“Groups of friends normally buy ‘rounds’ of drinks.”可知,一群朋友通常会轮流买酒。所以F选项“轮到谁,谁就要为这群朋友里的每个成员买酒”符合语境,与前文话题一致。故选F。
③下文提到酒馆也销售不含酒精的饮料。故G项“大多数人可能认为酒馆只是人们喝酒的地方”符合语境。故选G。
④根据上文可知,在英国,购买酒的合法年龄是18岁。16岁和17岁的孩子在有许可证的情况下,(在酒馆)一顿饭只能喝一杯葡萄酒;再结合下文中的“unaccompanied by an adult”可推知,C项“但是他们得有成年人陪伴而且由成年人点酒”符合语境,与前文为转折关系。故选C。
⑤根据空前内容可知,孩子可以和父母在酒馆待到晚上9点,这让家人可以享受定价合理的晚餐。故E选项“它还允许酒吧发挥其作为社区中心的传统作用”符合语境,承接上文。故选E。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
1.答案：D
解析：a trip to...意为“去……的旅行”此处指去往英国的旅行,trip后跟介词to。故选D项。
2.答案：A
解析：根据“This was my first time to go abroad”可知,作者第一次出国,因此,很兴奋(excited)。故选A项。
3.答案：B
解析：根据句意可知,该空意为“例如”,再根据句子结构,该空后是名词Oxford,不是逗号,因此,应该用such as。故选B项。
4.答案：A
解析：根据下文的“sides of the streets”可知,街道的两边都(both)有古建筑。故选A项。
5.答案：C
解析：根据该空后的“Christ Church”可知,它是此处的旅游景点(sites)之一。故选C项。
6.答案：B
解析：根据句子结构可知,该句含有非限制性定语从句,先行词是hall,关系词在从句中充当主语,因此,应该用关系代词which引导定语从句。故选B项。
7.答案：C
解析：根据语境可知,教堂中的大厅用作拍摄电影(films)场景里的餐厅。故选C项。
8.答案：B
解析：根据句意可知,莎翁故居给作者留下深刻的印象,副词deeply修饰动词impressed。故选B项。
9.答案：B
解析：根据空后内容可知,作者认为,读者一定听说过(heard about)莎士比亚,此处指你或许没听说过(heard about)这个小镇。故选B项。
10.答案：D
解析：根据语境及空后内容可知,莎士比亚的出生地、莎士比亚乡村博物馆、皇家莎士比亚剧院以及许多与莎士比亚有关的地方都是作者来英国旅游时参观(see)的景点。故选D项。
11.答案：D
解析：根据本句内容可知,此处含有一个定语从句,先行词是house,从句句意完整且不缺少句子成分,该空应该用关系副词where引导定语从句。故选D项。
12.答案：B
解析：根据“his early years”可知,此处指莎士比亚早年在这里度过(spent)了一段时光。故选B项。
13.答案：B
解析：分析句意可知,此处指“莎士比亚出生地的”客厅、走廊、卧室和厨房,“莎士比亚出生地”在上一句提到了,因此,用物主代词Its代替“莎士比亚出生地的”。故选B项。
14.答案：A
解析：根据“were furnished in 16th century”可推知,它的客厅、走廊、卧室和厨房都是按16世纪风格(style)布置的。故选A项。
15.答案：C
解析：分析句子结构可知,这里含有一个定语从句,先行词是trip,可以用介词(from)+关系代词(which)引导定语从句,意为“从这次旅行中”,故选C项。
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
答案：
Dear Steve,
I'm so pleased to learn that you and your classmates are learning Chinese. I'd like to recommend the following two dictionaries.
The English-Chinese/Chinese-English Dictionary(ECCED) is really a good one for beginners. It has about 18,000 English words and 20,000 Chinese words. Besides plenty of examples, it has many notes telling you how to use a word. Xinhua Dictionary (XD) is the most popular Chinese dictionary, and it has a vocabulary of over 10,000 words. It may also be useful to some advanced learners of Chinese. Of the two, ECCED is more expensive, costing 52 yuan, and XD costs 19.9 yuan.
Please let me know if you want me to buy these dictionaries for you.
Yours,
Li Hua
答案：
Paragraph 1:
When Dad and Mom arrived a day earlier, they were amazed to find everything in a mess. Mom was angry and shouted, “Listen to me, young man, I left you in charge. We thought you would act like an adult, but look at the mess. The money for food has been used up but why does Spot still look hungry What did you do with the money we left ” Jane explained anxiously, “Mummy, Spot is sick, so we spent the rest of the money taking it to the pet clinic.”
Paragraph 2:
Daniel ran into his room, with tears in his eyes, “Jane, there is no need to explain and Mom won’t trust me any longer.” Comforting Mom, Dad said calmly, “There is probably a good explanation for everything.” Hearing the little daughter’s words, Mom understood that the reason why they had no time to clean the house was that they waited for Spot at the clinic all day. Mom regretted acting so angrily and was satisfied that Daniel learnt to be responsible for others. She apologized to Daniel sincerely and hugged him in her arms, saying that “you are really growing up into a young man.”
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