Unit 1 Looking forwards
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where are the speakers
A.At a swimming pool.
B.In a clothing shop.
C.At a school lab.
2.What will Tom do next
A.Turn down the music.
B.Postpone the show.
C.Stop practicing.
3.Who does the CD belong to
A.The man.
B.The woman.
C.Sam.
4.How did the woman go to the concert
A.By car.
B.By subway.
C.By bus.
5.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Mother and son.
B.Sister and brother.
C.Teacher and student.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What does the woman probably do
A.A coach.
B.A lifesaver.
C.A trainer.
7.What does the woman think of the courses
A.They are easy.
B.They are boring.
C.They are important.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What is the woman doing
A.Asking the way.
B.Booking tickets.
C.Visiting a museum.
9.How will the woman go to the main terminal
A.By bus.
B.By car.
C.On foot.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.How does the woman know the products
A.She received a catalog.
B.She watched an ad on TV.
C.She heard about it by chance.
11.What does the electronic dictionary contain
A.Four dictionaries and two encyclopaedias.
B.Five dictionaries and one encyclopaedia.
C.Six dictionaries and one encyclopaedia.
12.How much should the woman pay totally
A.540 yuan. B.500 yuan. C.400 yuan.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.When did the woman go to Disneyland
A.A year ago.
B.Two years ago.
C.Three years ago.
14.Where does the woman suggest the man spend a whole morning
A.Tomorrowland.
B.The Mountain Train.
C.The Sleeping Beauty Castle.
15.Why did the woman find the castle uninteresting
A.It was rainy.
B.It was cloudy.
C.It was sunny.
16.What does the woman say about the Mountain Train
A.It is boring.
B.It is surprising.
C.It is exciting.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Who is the speaker
A.A guide. B.A teacher. C.A coach.
18.When will the students leave for the museum
A.6:30. B.7:45. C.8:00.
19.What will the students do at 1:15
A.See a film.
B.Meet at a cafe.
C.Visit a gallery.
20.Where can the students find more information
A.From teachers.
B.From a website.
C.From a book.
第二部分 阅读(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
These books written by famous people are perfect for your little kids.
Kelly Clarkson Wrote a Book Inspired by Her Daughter
When Kelly Clarkson wrote River Rose and the Magical Lullaby(摇篮曲),she named the main character after her young daughter.The story follows Rose,who finds herself in a magical dream world,led by the voice of her mother.At the end of the book,there’s a tie to a lullaby sung by Clarkson.She even said that writing the book was harder than any song she’s ever written,but she felt like she had to try.
Jim Carrey Is on a Roll with This Book
Jim Carrey’s new show,Kidding,on Showtime,is decidedly not for kids.His 2013 book,How Roland Rolls,however,is very much for the little ones.How Roland Rolls is about a wave who worries about what will happen when he finally hits the beach.His fear disappears when he realizes he’s more than just a wave.He’s the entire ocean!
Jamie Lee Curtis Has Been Writing Since the ‘90s
You might know her best from the Halloween film,but your kids know her best as the author of This Is Me:A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came from.This Is Me is a story about immigration(移民).Curtis says, “Every person has an immigrant story in their family,and we’re losing that.I thought it was important to connect that thread back to who we are.”
Steve Martin’s Books Prove He’s a Comedian For All Ages
There’s a good chance that you grew up with Steve Martin.Now your kids can read his books,too.Since getting into children’s writing,Martin has written several books,including Late for School and The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z.Each letter of the alphabet(字母表) is paired with a poem by Martin.
21.What does Kelly Clarkson’s book deal with
A.A nursery rhyme.
B.A mother’s dream.
C.A fantasy story.
D.A girl’s real experience.
22.What may How Roland Rolls help kids do
A.Find out the value of themselves.
B.Get along well with their family.
C.Increase their interest in films.
D.Enjoy the ocean secrets.
23.Who wrote a book related to poetry
A.Jim Carrey. B.Kelly Clarkson.
C.Steve Martin. D.Jamie Lee Curtis.
B
Everybody,at some point in their lives,has experienced failure.It could be something as simple as not getting the job you wanted,or getting fewer marks even after hard work.But what makes you is not your failure,but how you get back up after being hit.
Once,a young school boy was caught in a fire accident in his school and was assumed that he would not live.His mother was told that he was sure to die,for the terrible fire had destroyed the lower half of his body.Even if he were to survive,he would be lame throughout his life.
But the brave boy did not want to die nor did he want to be lame.Much to the amazement of the doctor,he did survive.But unfortunately from his waist down,he had no motor ability.His thin legs just hung there,lifeless.Eventually he left the hospital.But his determination to walk was unshakable.At home,when he was not in bed,he had to stay in a wheelchair.One day,he threw himself from the chair and pulled himself across the grass,dragging his legs behind him.He reached the fence,raised himself up and then began dragging himself along the fence,firmly determined.He did this every day,with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided.With his iron determination,he did develop the ability to stand up,then to walk on and off,then to walk by himself and then to run.
He began to walk to school,and then run to school,to run for the joy of running.Later in college he was on the track team.
In February 1934,in New York City’s Madison Square Garden,this young man who was not expected to survive,who would surely never walk,who could never hope to run—this determined young man,Dr.Glenn Cunningham,ran the world’s fastest mile.
A good example of the power of positive thinking and faith in one’s self,Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration for many,and his story,a brilliant evidence to how one can bounce back even when all difficulties are piled against one,to the degree that death seemed the preferable option.
24.What was the doctor’s opinion about Glenn
A.Glenn was able to walk with his own great effort.
B.Great determination could make a difference to Glenn.
C.There was a slim chance that Glenn could survive.
D.Glenn could live a normal life with the upper half of his body.
25.The underlined word “unaided” means .
A.without help
B.for himself
C.with disability
D.without hesitation
26.What do we know about Glenn
A.Glenn took recovery exercise in hospital.
B.Glenn inspired people with his moving story.
C.Glenn won the first place in Marathon.
D.Glenn organized a track team in college.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Strengthen determination
B.Stand up after failure
C.Go after dreams
D.Face difficulty bravely
C
Under the background of the slow growth of its total population to 1.44 billion,China has seen a sharp rise in older adults over the past decade,solidifying the country’s rapidly aging pattern,the latest national census(人口普查) data shows.The population on the Chinese mainland increased by an average of 0.53 percent annually during the past 10 years to 1.41 billion,compared with an annual growth rate of 0.57 percent from 2000 to 2010,according to the 7th national census published by the National Bureau of Statistics.
“The growth of the total population has slowed down but remains at a steady pace,” Ning Jizhe,head of the bureau,said at a news conference.“Based on trends in recent years,China’s population will grow at an increasingly slow rate in the future while remaining above 1.4 billion.” The increasing elderly population has become a defining feature of the past decade.
Ning said an aging society will set the tone for China’s population structure for a long time,presenting challenges and opportunities.“A graying population will pile pressure on supply of labor force and social services,as well as adding to families’ elderly care burden.But more elderly people could also motivate consumption of products and services targeting this age group,and advance the development of some technologies,” he said.
Ning added that those between the ages of 60 and 69,who are equipped with knowledge,experience and skills and are generally in good health,make up nearly 56 percent of all older adults.“Their potential to continue making contributions to society and playing a constructive role is big,” he responded to a question on the outlook for raising the retirement age and carrying out other potential measures aimed at addressing the aging trend.Some population economists also said the latest number and proportion(比例) of elderly are largely within predictions,and the aging trend will continue for a long time.
28.What does the 7th national census data show
A.The aging population of China has risen rapidly.
B.The annual growth rate has increased by 0.04%.
C.The annual growth rate was 0.57% during the past 10 years.
D.The total population of Chinese mainland increased to 1.44 billion.
29.What does Ning Jizhe say about the growth of graying population
A.It is beyond predictions.
B.It brings few advantages.
C.It has sharply slowed down.
D.It will increase pressure on family.
30.What is Ning Jizhe’s attitude to the graying population
A.Objective. B.Doubtful.
C.Unclear. D.Negative.
31.What can be a suitable title for the passage
A.The aging trend brings problems
B.An aging society presents opportunities
C.China’s population gets old as growth slows
D.Measures are to be taken to tackle the aging trend
D
Skyscrapers are the symbol of urban life and city people are used to seeing tall buildings and apartments.Farms,on the other hand,are associated with rural life.However,there are experts who think skyscrapers should become farms to meet the increasing food needs.
By the middle of the 21st century,some scientists suggest,almost 80% of the earth’s population could live in cities.In addition,the population could increase to 9.1 billion people during that time yet the amount of land available for farming will be the same.If current farming practices don’t change,we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.
Vertical farms,where urban farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers,could be the solution.In spite of concerns over high costs,experts want to make it a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops.
Vertical farms would have many advantages,supporters say.Unlike traditional farming,vertical farming could be free of chemicals and diseases.Besides,crops would not suffer from problems like flooding.Finally,vertical farms would reduce the cost and negative effects of transporting food over long distances.
Some argue that although crops growing in a tall glass building would get natural sunlight during the day,it wouldn’t be enough.For this reason,vertical farms would need additional light sources,such as artificial light.
Another way of growing fresh food is to build urban farms on rooftops.This more practical approach may be more achievable than the idea of farms in skyscrapers,researchers suggest.Experts agree that innovative farming practices are needed to support the need for more food at affordable costs,both to the farmer and:to the consumer,but the best ideas could be yet to come.
32.What primary problem could vertical farming settle
A.Poor state of rural life.
B.Shortage of food supply.
C.High costs for transporting crops.
D.Environmental pollution.
33.What is the advantage of vertical farming
A.It can benefit transport industry.
B.It requires little care.
C.It can produce organic food.
D.It needs very low cost.
34.What is a big challenge to make vertical farming a reality
A.Farmable land. B.Light sources.
C.Crop diseases. D.Climate conditions.
35.What can be the best title for the text
A.Future food needs
B.Symbol of urban life
C.Farms of the future
D.Farming on rooftops
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You know that overnight success usually takes at least 10 years One man said,“My overnight success was the longest night of my life.I spent many days and nights just getting there.” 36 Many people are waiting for their ship to come in—when they’ve not even sent it out of the harbor(海港).You see,winners simply do what losers don’t want to do. 37 Success is mostly just hanging on after others have let go!So the most important trip you’ll make is when you go the extra mile.
Many people who have failed do not know how close they are to success when they give up. 38 One guy said,“The secret to success is to start from doing and to keep on doing.” So don’t give up because your trying times are hard.
39 If we keep doing,we can gain almost anything we want.The former American President Calvin Coolidge said,“Nothing can bring success like persistence(坚持).Talent can’t,for there are many talented people who are not successful. 40 Only persistence and determination can give you the power to succeed.” You see,you can succeed just like anyone else.Just keep wanting it enough and keep working for it enough.So why not decide it today to start going the extra mile on the road to your success
A.They don’t actually fail;they just give up too easily.
B.They made all the efforts without any results.
C.Remember,“Rome was not built in a day.”
D.Education can’t,for the world is full of educated losers.
E.And they keep doing it till they get the success they want.
F.Never forget,it is persistence that matters.
G.Give it all you’ve got and you can never fail.
第三部分 语言运用(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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My family was not rich and my parents had no money to send me abroad for study.However,continuing my 41 in a European country was my dream.So I 42 to many universities there.
Finally I got admitted to a university in Sweden,but it didn’t give me the scholarship I really 43 .I went to Sweden anyway and decided to change their 44 .I told the university that I could 45 finish one year if I didn’t have a scholarship.But it didn’t give a(n) 46 response.In the university I lived on a(n) 47 budget but I worked very hard.
After the first term,I excelled in my study.One day a professor came to me and said,“Just 48 .There might be something 49 coming to you.” A month later the university gave me a huge scholarship.I 50 the chance so much because I managed to 51 for it instead of asking for it.After that,I still worked hard and finally graduated with outstanding marks.
It is always easy to be positive when everything around us is positive, 52 the real thing is to stay positive when we are 53 by negativity.Some may be defeated while some are able to 54 the difficulties.As long as you stick to your 55 ,keep a positive mind,and work hard,it will come true sooner or later.
41.A.career B.education C.friendship D.journey
42.A.traveled B.replied C.turned D.applied
43.A.needed B.refused C.forgot D.approved
44.A.future B.decision C.regulations D.conditions
45.A.naturally B.quickly C.hardly D.finally
46.A.positive B.serious C.interesting D.uncaring
47.A.extra B.tight C.balanced D.increased
48.A.give up B.set off C.calm down D.hold on
49.A.shocking B.boring C.encouraging D.upsetting
50.A.valued B.desired C.doubted D.missed
51.A.wait B.fight C.prepare D.search
52.A.if B.because C.but D.unless
53.A.saved B.driven C.impressed D.challenged
54.A.face B.ignore C.overcome D.avoid
55.A.promise B.story C.viewpoint D.dream
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。
In the near future,we will be living in smart homes,which will ensure our 56. (secure),save us energy and provide a more comfortable environment to live in.
In the smart homes,57. (use) advanced technology daily for automatic control of everything will be common.Our future home will use 58. (integrate) sensors to tell when we leave home and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by 59. (it).
We will find our dinner already prepared without turning 60. (switch) on and off ourselves.It is also amazing 61. all controls will respond to voice commands.
Smart homes can help to keep serious damage from accidents.For instance,if a water pipe 62. (start) leaking,our smart home will detect it.In addition,they can help monitor our health.They can also warn us early on if we have a critical sickness and 63.(potential) save our lives.
This smart technology isn’t 64. daydream or fantasy any longer.Many new innovations have become a reality.Nevertheless,it will take a few years 65. most new homes start to use this new technology.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校正在举行“健康卫生月”的活动。请你就“近视”这一话题写一篇短文,向校刊的英语角投稿。内容包括:
1.学生近视的现状;
2.可采取的措施;
3.希望和祝福。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请在相应位置作答。
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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。
The Act of Love
I hate pulling weeds!I thought.It’s hot.It’s sticky.And it’s Saturday!
Still,I made sure to pull every stinking(臭的)weed out of that flower garden.My dad was Mr Perfecto Lawnman.He could detect a single weed a mile away.And if he spotted as much as one weed,I’d be back pulling weeds for the rest of the day.
“Dad,I’m done.” I shouted from the garden,feeling sure that I had done a good job.He stormed out of the house.“Don’t be yelling outside,Kathy,” he grumbled(抱怨).“Use those two feet of yours and come get me.”
Suddenly,a sick feeling came over me.It was the kind of feeling I had when my dad was going to find a stinking weed.“Geez,” Dad said,waving an irritated(恼怒的) finger,“you missed a spot.” I sighed,went to the spot and pulled the weeds.Afterward,I looked back at Dad,still standing there with a scowl(怒容) on his face,which made me wonder if he even liked me.
Just then,a wet tongue washed over my face,breaking me from my thoughts.Sugar,our dog,looked at me gently.I smiled.“At least you like me.”
Two weeks later,on the morning of another weed picking weekend,I was sick,sweaty and feverish,and aching all over.“Let’s go,” Dad said,lifting me from the bed.“You need to see a doctor.” “Please,no,” I said,in a shallow,sickly voice.“I’d rather pull weeds.” He took me anyway,and the doctor said I had pneumonia(肺炎).The only nice thing about it was that I didn’t have to pull weeds.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
That night,as I rested,a noise suddenly woke me up from my sleep.
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When he was gone,I reached over to the nightstand(床头柜) and picked up the necklace.
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参考答案
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
W:Can I help you
M:Yes.I’d like to try this jacket on,please.
W:Okay.The changing rooms are over there.
(Text 2)
W:Tom,your music is too loud.
M:Our band is practicing for the show,Mom.
W:But it’s already the middle of the night.
M:Okay,we’ll turn it down right away.
(Text 3)
W:Hi,Bob.What are you listening to
M:Some popular music.
W:I’ve never heard this song before.Did you buy a new CD
M:No,I borrowed it from my friend Sam.
(Text 4)
M:You’re really crazy about the singer Mary,aren’t you
W:Yes,I drove to Birmingham from Manchester for her concert.I wouldn’t miss it.
(Text 5)
M:Hi,Miss Jones.I’m sorry that I failed again in your subject.
W:No one succeeds every e on and be happy.You’ll have got more chances.
M:Thanks a lot.No failure next time.
(Text 6)
M:Have you ever saved a person
W:Fortunately not,but I always have to be prepared.
M:How did you pass the test
W:I had to pass some swimming tests to prove my skills.Then I had to take a course in how to get drowning people safely to the shore,and I also had to take life-saving classes.
M:That seems like a lot of training.
W:Yes,but someone’s life may depend on it.
(Text 7)
W:Excuse me,I’m wondering if you can help me.I’m trying to find the subway.
M:Which subway stop are you looking for
W:I’m looking for the northbound subway to the museum.
M:I see.Do you know where the main terminal is
W:No,not really.
M:How did you get here
W:I took the eastbound subway from my hotel.The clerk told me to get off at this stop.
M:Yes,that’s right.The main terminal is not too far.If you walk up to the next block and turn left,you’ll see it.You can’t miss it.
W:Thank you very much.
(Text 8)
M:Hello!E-shop.What can I do for you
W:I’ve just received your catalog and I’d like to inquire about something in it.
M:Yes,ma’am.What’s the product number
W: SP506.
M: Let me see.Um ... Here we are!It’s our latest model of electronic dictionary.
W:How many dictionaries does it contain
M:It contains a total of six dictionaries with different functions and an encyclopaedia.You can also download updated materials from our website.
W:Good.I want one of those.And the price is...
M:It’s 500 yuan and you will also receive a memory stick for free.
W:That sounds great!When can I get it
M:Within two days.On November 15th.
W:Can I pay by credit card
M:Of course.I have to mention that we charge 40 yuan for the delivery.
W:All right.
(Text 9)
M:Have you been to Disneyland,Mary
W:Yes.I went two years ago.It’s very big and of great fun.
M:Can you tell me where to go and what to see What are the best things
W:Well,make sure that you go to Tomorrowland.You can spend a whole morning there.It’s very interesting and there’s a lot to see.
M:What about the Sleeping Beauty Castle I hear you can get a wonderful view from the top of the tower.Is it true
W:I didn’t find that very interesting,because it happened to be cloudy when I was there.You can go to Adventureland;that’s quite wonderful.It’s quite close to the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
M:What else is there to do
W:There’s Bear Country,but we didn’t go there;we didn’t have time.You can go to the Film Studios;they’re also quite interesting.And if you have time,go on the Mountain Train.That’s really exciting.
(Text 10)
Good morning,everybody.Before we start the class today,I need to give you some information about our field trip on the 27th of May.As you know,we’re spending the day at the Science Museum in London.A coach will pick us up in the school car park.We’ll leave at 8 o’clock,so plan to be there at least fifteen minutes before that,7:45 at the latest.You’d better set your alarms for 6:30,okay If you’ve visited the Science Museum before,you’ll know that it’s enormous,and we can’t possibly see everything in one day.The Welcome Wing has three galleries which deal only with contemporary science.We’re going to have a guided tour of one of them.We’ve ordered lunch at the cafe,so we’ll all meet up there at 12:30.And don’t be late.We have to go to the cinema at 1:15.I think that’s all for now.Oh,one last thing.Check out the Science Museum website before we go.The more you read about it,the more interesting the visit will be.
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.C 10.A 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.A 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.C
19.A 20.B
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本由名人撰写的儿童书籍,包括它们的主要内容和创作背景等。
21.C 细节理解题。根据Kelly Clarkson Wrote a Book Inspired by Her Daughter中的“The story follows Rose,who finds herself in a magical dream world,led by the voice of her mother.”可知,Kelly Clarkson的书讲述的是幻境中的故事。故选C项。
22.A 细节理解题。根据Jim Carrey Is on a Roll with This Book中的“His fear disappears when he realizes he’s more than just a wave.He’s the entire ocean!”可知,How Roland Rolls这本书讲述海浪意识到自己的价值,由此可知,这本书可以帮助孩子们找到自己的价值。故选A项。
23.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Since getting into children’s writing,Martin has written several books,including Late for School and The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z.Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a poem by Martin.”可知,Martin的作品The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z中的每个字母都附有一首诗。由此可知,Steve Martin的书和诗歌有关。故选C项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了小男孩Glenn Cunningham遭遇了火灾,大家都认为他活不下去了,结果他凭借自己的乐观、积极和决心再次站了起来,他感人的故事同时也激励着人们。
24.C 推理判断题。根据第二段以及第三段中的“Much to the amazement of the doctor,he did survive.”可知,医生认为Glenn生还的机会很小。故选C项。
25.A 词义猜测题。根据文章第三段中的“He did this every day,with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided.”并分析上文可知,其中的this是指他到篱笆前,站起身来,然后开始沿着篱笆拖着身子走,这个过程没有任何人的帮助,推断unaided意为“不受帮助”。故选A项。
26.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知,Glenn以他感人的故事激励着人们。故选B项。
27.B 主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“But what makes you is not your failure,but how you get back up after being hit.”可知,让你成功的不是你的失败,而是你如何在被打击后重新站起来。文章主要讲述了小男孩Glenn Cunningham遭遇了火灾,大家都认为他生还的机会很小,结果他凭借自己的乐观、积极和决心再次站了起来,他感人的故事同时也激励着人们。故选B项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了在总人口缓慢增长的背景下,中国人口趋于老龄化的现象,以及专家对此的利弊分析。
28.A 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,第七次全国人口普查数据说明了中国的老年人口迅速增加。故选A项。
29.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中Ning Jizhe 所说“A graying population will pile pressure on supply of labor force and social services,as well as adding to families’ elderly care burden.”可知,Ning Jizhe认为人口老龄化会增加家庭的压力。故选D项。
30.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中Ning Jizhe 所说的话可知,Ning Jizhe对人口老龄化的分析既包括了弊端也包括了优势,所以他的态度是客观的。故选A项。
31.C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要报道了近来随着人口增长放缓,中国人口快速老龄化的现象。选项C符合文章主题,适合做标题。故选C项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述现在的农村土地已经满足不了人们尤其是城市的人们对食物的要求,所以作者对未来增加城市耕地的方法给出了两条建议。
32.B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“If current farming practices don’t change,we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.”和第三段中的“Vertical farms,where urban farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers,could be the solution.”可知,垂直农场是为了解决这个星球食物不足的问题。故选B项。
33.C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“vertical farming could be free of chemicals and diseases”可知,垂直农场生产的是有机食品。故选C项。
34.B 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“For this reason,vertical farms would need additional light sources”可知,垂直农场面临的挑战是它需要额外的光源。故选B项。
35.C 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“If current farming practices don’t change,we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.”,第三段中的“Vertical farms,where urban farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers,could be the solution.”和最后一段中的“Another way of growing fresh food is to build urban farms on rooftops.”可知,这篇文章主要是针对解决城市人口食物短缺的问题提出了未来城市农场的两条建议。故选C项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是成功不是一朝一夕的事,坚持是实现成功的关键要素。
36.C 根据空前的“You know that overnight success usually takes at least 10 years ”可知,此处想要表达的是成功不是一朝一夕的事。故选C项。
37.E 根据空前的“You see,winners simply do what losers don’t want to do.”可知,E选项中的they指代前文的winners,且和前文是并列关系,且句意联系上下文,故选E项。
38.A 根据空前的“Many people who have failed do not know how close they are to success when they give up.”可知,A选项中的they指代前文的many people,且语意承接上文,故选A项。
39.F 根据文章结构可知,空处填段落的主旨句,根据空后的“If we keep doing,we can gain almost anything we want...Talent can’t,for there are many talented people who are not successful.”可知,坚持能带来我们想要的一切,天赋不能决定成功,因为很多有天赋的人并不成功。故F选项可概括本段内容,且选项中的persistence和下文相呼应,故选F项。
40.D 空前的“Talent can’t,for there are many talented people who are not successful.”可知,此句从句子结构上和D项构成排比句。故选D项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要叙述了虽然作者的家庭并不富裕但仍然在大学追逐梦想的经历。只要我们坚持梦想,保持积极心态,迟早都能实现它。
41.B 根据上句“My family was not rich and my parents had no money to send me abroad for study.”可知,作者家庭不富裕,没钱去国外上学,但是还想继续接受教育。故选B项。
42.D 根据后文“Finally I got admitted to a university in Sweden”可知作者被瑞典的一所大学录取,所以这里是申请学校。故选D项。
43.A 根据第一段可知作者家境困难,因此the scholarship正是作者所需要的。故选A项。
44.B 根据前文“but it didn’t give me the scholarship I really ”可知作者去瑞典是想要改变学校的决定。故选B项。
45.C 根据本句中“if I didn’t have a scholarship”可知,如果作者拿不到奖学金,是很难完成学业的。故选C项。
46.A 由转折连词but可知,此处结果并不如意,所以是学校没有对“我”的诉求给予积极回应。故选A项。
47.B 根据前文“But it didn’t give a(n) response.”可知,作者没有申请到奖学金,所以预算很紧。故选B项。
48.D 根据后文“A month later the university gave me a huge scholarship.”可知,一个月后“我”收到了一大笔奖学金。因此教授来找“我”是想让“我”再等等,坚持一下。故选D项。
49.C 根据后文“A month later the university gave me a huge scholarship.”可知,一个月后“我”收到了一大笔奖学金。因此教授来找“我”是告诉“我”即将有一个令人振奋的消息。故选C项。
50.A 根据本句“I the chance so much because I managed to for it instead of asking for it.”可知,作者非常努力才得到受教育的机会,必定是十分珍惜和重视的。故选A项。
51.B 根据本句“instead of asking for it”可知,作者是非常努力才得到的机会,所以fight for“为……战斗”符合句意。故选B项。
52.C 前文的be positive与后面的by negativity形成转折关系。故选C项。
53.D “by negativity”是指受到困难的事情的挑战时。故选D项。
54.C 连词while表示对比关系,与前文“Some may be defeated”形成对比,因此空处是有人能克服困难。故选C项。
55.D 本文讲述了关于坚持梦想的故事,且根据后文“it will come true sooner or later”也可知这里是指梦想。故选D项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。不久的将来将实现家居智能化,这将从安全保障、节能等方面提高我们的生活质量。
56.security 考查名词。设空处需填入名词作动词ensure的宾语,secure的名词是security“安全”,为不可数名词。故填security。
57.using 考查非谓语动词。设空处需填入非谓语形式作主语,根据句意可知,这里表示一般性的动作,因而用现在分词形式。故填using。
58.integrated 考查形容词。设空处需填入形容词作定语,修饰名词sensors,故填integrated。
59.itself 考查代词。by oneself表示“独自;自主”。故填itself。
60.switches 考查名词的数。设空处需填入名词作turning的宾语,名词switch是可数名词,设空处前无表示单数的限定词,且结合句意应用复数形式。故填switches。
61.that 考查主语从句。分析句子结构可知,本句中的it是形式主语,真正的主语是设空处后的主语从句,设空处引导主语从句,从句中不缺成分,因而用that引导。故填that。
62.starts 考查动词时态。主句为一般将来时,从句时态为一般现在时,从句主语为a water pipe,第三人称单数。故填starts。
63.potentially 考查副词。分析句子可知,设空处修饰动词save,应用副词形式。故填potentially。
64.a 考查冠词。句中的daydream or fantasy为泛指,因而用不定冠词。daydream以辅音音素开头,故填a。
65.before 考查连词。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导状语从句,句型It will be/was +一段时间+before+从句表示“多久之后才/就”。故填before。
写作
第一节
A recent survey has revealed that roughly 3 out of 4 high school students wear glasses.The figure is so disturbing that we have to come up with some effective measures to tackle the problem.
For students,it is advisable to get regular breaks while studying.Going outdoors and enjoying the sunshine are highly recommended.For schools,facilities are expected to improve to provide students with an eye-friendly environment.Besides,schools are supposed to take the responsibility to educate students the importance of improving eye health.
We hope that with all these effective measures,eyesight problems can be greatly reduced.
第二节
That night,as I rested,a noise suddenly woke me up from my sleep. I opened my eyes just a sliver,from which I saw a tall,slender form.Enough moonlight shined through my window so that I could see it was my dad.“Why is he here ” I wondered,but still pretended to be sleeping.Surprisingly,he came up to me,putting his hand against my forehead.After all these,he laid a necklace on my nightstand,looking at me again quietly for a while,and then left.
When he was gone,I reached over to the nightstand(床头柜)and picked up the necklace.It wasn’t like any I’d ever seen before.Dangling from a golden chain was a dad bending his arm around a girl’s shoulder,and the girl looked just like me!They seemed to love each other deeply.With shaking hands,I held that necklace to my heart and cried.My dad,who never gave hugs and never said “I love you” had just said it all.
