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Unit 4 Humour 同步综合检测题
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 l.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. What will the woman do about the dress
A. She’ll change it. B. She’ll return it. C. She’ll buy it.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying DVDs. B. Borrowing DVDs. C. Sharing DVDs.
3. What did the woman think of Dana’s speech
A. Boring. B. Important. C. Well-prepared.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is unable to give help. B. He will carry the boxes later. C. He refuses to pay for boxes.
5. When is Simon supposed to arrive
A. 7:30. B. 8:00. C. 8:10.
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. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. The woman’s home. B. A museum. C. A library.
7. Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon
A. To enjoy nice weather. B. To sleep late in the morning. C. To avoid the crowd.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why did the man borrow the woman’s computer last time
A. He needed it for his paper. B. His computer was broken. C. He used it for his computer class.
9. Why does the woman feel happy
A. The man can lend her a computer now.
B. The man will use his own computer.
C. The man will study better.
10. What has the man been doing with his new computer
A. Doing homework. B. Searching for information. C. Watching DVDs.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where did Tom get the idea of becoming a businessman
A. From the grown-ups around him.
B. From his high school teachers.
C. From his college friends.
12. How much does Tom own of the company he works for
A. 60%. B. 18%. C. 6%.
13. What mistake did Tom and his company make in the past
A. Making all the products themselves.
B. Wasting lots of materials.
C. Producing simple things.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What kind of jobs seems to be in short supply
A. Writers. B. School teachers. C. Newspaper reporters.
15. Where is Sharon most likely to go
A. New York. B. Boston. C. California.
16. What does James plan to do if he can’t find a job
A. Continue his education. B. Start a newspaper. C. Write a book.
17. Who are the speakers
A. Fellow students. B. Laid-off workers. C. High school teachers.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
18. Why does the university offer the two programs
A. To keep students safe walking late or alone.
B. To provide better health care for students.
C. To help visitors tour around the college.
19. When can students call Campus Safety Office
A. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. B. Anytime of the day. C. From midnight to 7 a.m.
20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking
A. Tourists at the college. B. New teachers. C. Parents of students.
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。
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If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic
British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of rich West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy ( 喜剧) about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humour, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the
working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience
globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into
what makes the British laugh.
21. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Life of the British working class.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. Daily life of people in West London.
22. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A horror movie.
B. A comedy film.
C. An action movie
D. A science fiction film.
23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill.
B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting.
D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
B
Daniel, at age 17, is a student support captain at Armidale High School, a motivational speaker and a published author. He also has autism (自闭症), something he says doesn’t define him but inspires him.
At just six months old Daniel had a stroke (中风) that left him physically impaired (受损的), unable to bear
weight in his legs or move the left side of his body. Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old,
Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.
According to the Autism Association of Western Australia, it is estimated that one in 100 people in Australia
have autism. In 2018, there were 205, 200 Australians with autism, a 25. 1 percent increase from 164, 000 in 2015.
The idea of writing a book had been in Daniel’s mind for as long as he could remember. “It’s been one of my long-term goals and I feel very passionate and happy about doing it,” he said. With Mum’s help, Cracked As A Crab was born, the story of Chip, a crab who has autism and uses humour to make friends. “The response to it has
been very positive. People are happy and excited for me,” Jacob said.
Now a published author, Daniel has plans to write more books. Not content with sitting idle (无所事事) while most students are studying for their exams, Daniel is busy involving others in his role as student support captain. He saw a gap in student support leaders within his school and wanted students with autism to be included. He is determined to have a long and successful career, and wants to inspire other people living with autism to achieve
their dreams.
24. What happened to Daniel when he was 6
A. He started to read.
B. He was able to walk.
C. He suffered a serious stroke.
D. He experienced a sudden weight gain.
25. What do we know about the book Cracked As A Crab
A. It has won positive recognition.
B. It was finished by Daniel independently.
C. It is based on Daniel’s personal experiences.
D. It received financial support from Daniel’s friends.
26. What might Daniel do after publishing his book
A. Prepare for his exams.
B. Continue writing books.
C. Learn from other student support leaders.
D. Provide autistic students with career advice.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. More Autistic Students Serve as Support Leaders
B. Mum Turns to Writing to Support Her Autistic Child
C. High School Pays More Attention to Autistic Students
D. Teenager Author with Autism Inspires Other Autistic Students
C
Most funny stories are based on comic situations. In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin’s early films. However, a new type of humour, which starts largely from the US, has recently come into fashion. It is called “sick humour” .
Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent deaths or serious accidents. The following “sick humour” will enable you to amuse yourself.
A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas From the moment he arrived there, he kept on bothering his doctor to tell him when he would be able to go home. He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, the patient’s recovery was slow. On Christmas Day, the man still had his right leg in plaster(石膏).
He spent a miserable day in bed thinking of all the fun he was missing. The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good. The man took heart and, sure enough, on New Year’s Eve he was able to hobble( 蹒跚) along to a party. To make up for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than what was good for him. In the process, he enjoyed himself thoroughly and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals. He was still murmuring something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.
28. What can we infer from the passage
A. No pains,no gains.
B. Extreme joy begets sorrow.
C. Once a thief,always a thief.
D. Good medicine tastes bitter.
29. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. A new kind of humour came into being.
B. How to cure your legs is important.
C. Christmas is more necessary than anything else.
D. Holding a party is interesting for the westerners.
30. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage
A. All the humour stories are funny in spite of different nationalities.
B. One can realise the humour of the stories in his own country.
C. Charlie Chaplin made it difficult to laugh at his action.
D. Almost all the audience can be made to laugh at some famous comedians’ action.
31. What does the underlined word “consoled” mean
A. Comforted. B. Overcame.
C. Confused. D. Disturbed.
D
Culture shock or thinking differences can depress even the most experienced traveller. Remember that unlucky accidents with service providers may take place because of cultural or linguistic misunderstandings, and that getting angry will make communication more difficult and cause bad feelings. A taste of humour can make hard situations
more meaningful and enjoyable to you, your fellow travellers and the local friends you’ve made.
Keep a journal or carry a small tape recorder and make regular entries or recordings. Taking a step back and telling an experience after some time will open the door to humour. Write a letter or an email to a friend when you find your humour reducing. Challenge yourself to tell at least one good story in this message and you’ll be
surprised at how funny things can look when told to someone outside the situation.
Keep a list of funny things that you observe during your first few days in a new culture, and an explanation of what you think these things are all about. Look back on these lists later in the trip;what seemed strange before is probably familiar now, and your explanations may be funnier than the things themselves! Imagine writing an entry
in a guidebook about a frustrating experience. How would you describe your experience to the later travellers What
travel advice would you offer
Try to see yourself through the eyes of the locals. What might they find strange or funny about what you are doing at this moment When you find it difficult to overcome cultural differences, taking a new look at yourself can be very funny. Be careful not to sacrifice (牺牲) respect for local culture in order to lighten things up for yourself
and fellow travellers.
32. Why will the travellers often get depressed according to the text
A. Because of being short of money.
B. Because of the different thoughts on the same thing.
C. Because of not having enough clothes.
D. Because of the unlucky fellow travellers’ trouble.
33. What should you do when you try to keep your sense of humour in foreign countries
A. Tell anything that you find entertaining.
B. Learn to respect the local customs.
C. Know how to overcome cultural differences.
D. Try to tell anything particularly funny.
34. What can you infer from the passage
A. The funny things will be always interesting and never change.
B. The funny things will always make people happy.
C. If the people didn’t experience the things, they would find them funny.
D. The things seemed strange before are surely becoming the familiar things.
35. Who is the text intended for
A. The performers who act in the music hall.
B. The actors who often act in the theatre.
C. The travellers who are experienced.
D. The travellers who want to be humorous.
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。
Are you truly happy What does it mean to be happy What does it take to achieve happiness 36
The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods (心情) will very likely
increase if you are going after something you value.
37 It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. On the
contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.
When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution (解决办法) instead of being absorbed in self-pity.
Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can.
Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy. 38 And this will lead
you to continuous happiness.
39 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes
on your appearance, you will be subconsciously putting yourself in a better mood.
Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would
otherwise make you happy.
Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 40
A. Surround yourself with happy people.
B. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
C. Eating healthy foods or being fit can have a great effect on your mood.
D. These few minutes will help you focus on the positive things in your life.
E. What makes you happy may be different from what makes someone else happy.
F. It is also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
G. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. 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。
The ancient art of opera can be brilliant entertainment; it is a(n) 41 of music, drama, and sometimes dance, staged with elaborate(精心制作的) sets of costumes. Opera is often 42 by many, however, partly because of some of the stereotypes( 成见) associated with it. Some of its critics say that the narratives are too complex. Others complain that operas cannot be understood because they are often performed in 43 languages. Stereotypes aside, opera is an art form enjoyed by many 44 lovers. Operas can be comedies or
tragedies or stories taken from history.
The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid 45 the audience from the music. The libretto, or script, sets each scene and describes the action in both words and stage directions. The music of an opera—the way it advances the action and the feelings it inspires in the listeners—is 46 important. The three principal musical 47 are the overture(前奏曲), the recitative(朗诵调), and the aria(咏叹调).
The overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera, the purpose of which has been 48 over time. During the nineteenth century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and
other musical elements in a medley of the opera’s musical themes.
A recitative is less a song than a monologue( 独 白) that is sung rather than 49 . A recitative is an element, older than the overture, which was invented at the beginning of the seventeenth century as a means of
telling 50 in music; the first operas were actually a series of recitatives joined by musical interludes.
Because an opera is basically a play set to music, the recitative is a means of telling the 51 what is going
on and what is about to happen.
An aria is a solo performance—often one of the highlights of the opera. Arias can be declarations of love or 52 of hope, happiness, sorrow, or anguish. Many composers have written arias to 53 the vocal gifts of singers; some sopranos( 女 高 音 歌 手 ) were indeed famous for the very high notes that they could sing. 54 , arias are not the only songs in opera. Duets, compositions for three or four voices, and large-group numbers are also common. These diverse musical elements, 55 visual elements in costumes and sets as
well as the dramatic content of the story, make the opera the complex art form that it is.
41. A. exploration B. mixture C. research D. experiment
42. A. unappreciated B. composed C. enjoyed D. favored
43. A. local B. native C. foreign D. official
44. A. gossip B. history C. movie D. music
45. A. releasing B. separating C. distracting D. disappointing
46. A. particularly B. rarely C. originally D. historically
47. A. tastes B. elements C. skills D. talents
48. A. stated B. described C. lacked D. evolved
49. A. imagined B. reminded C. spoken D. written
50. A. stories B. news C. jokes D. lies
51. A. musicians B. audience C. directors D. performers
52. A. rights B. reasons C. expressions D. expenses
53. A. improve B. show C. involve D. practise
54. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However
55. A. broken into B. applied to C. combined with D. matched with
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。
Tony Leung wins lifetime achievement award in Venice chinadaily. | Updated: 2023-09-03 16:52
Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai received the Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the 56 (eighty) Venice Film Festival on Saturday, making history as the first Chinese actor to be awarded with the high honor.
Iconic director AngLee, who collaborated(协作) with Leung in the 2007 film Lust, Caution, which won a Golden Lion for Best Picture at the 64th Venice Film Festival, 57 (deliver) an emotional, six-minute-long speech to praise Leung as a gifted and kind-hearted star.
Referring to Leung 58 "a director's dream", Lee highlighted Leung's gift in conveying complex emotion through his eyes. "There is something in his eyes that's thrilling, not just his physical eyes or skill, 59 the soul that shines through them. He can say 60 (much) in one look than many actors can with a full monologue," said Lee.
When hearing that he won the award, Leung couldn't hold back his tears and 61 (fill) with emotion. The 61-year-old star expressed deep gratitude to his wife, HongKong 62 (act) Carina Lau Kar-ling.
He also said that he felt grateful for having grown up in Hong Kong and having been nurtured by the local film industry, 63 his acting career began.
The news of his award win, which has also made Leung the third Chinese film celebrity 64 (receive) a lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival, 65 (follow) directors John Woo and Ann Hui, has caused quite a buzz on major social platforms like Sina Weibo.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校将举办以心理健康为主题的英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 说明心理健康的重要性；
2. 谈谈如何保持心理健康。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
Trevor, a thirteen-year-old boy who could read well. Yet, in spite of his reading skills, Trevor was failing. He had been failing exams since first grade, as he was passed on from Grade 1 to Grade 7. Trevor was a big boy, looking
much bigger than a thirteen year old. However, Trevor went unnoticed… until Miss Brown.
Miss Brown was smiling, young, and Trevor was attracted! Yet, still he failed. He never did his homework, and
he was always in trouble with Miss Brown. His heart would break under her sharp words! Still, he did not study.
One day, the entire grade was tested for basic skills. Trevor hurried through his tests, and continued to dream of other things. His heart was in the woods, where he often escaped alone. No one checked on him. No one knew he was
gone. Strangely, Trevor never missed a day of school.
The next day, Miss Brown’s impatient voice broke into his daydreams.
“Trevor, pay attention!”
Trevor locked his look on Miss Brown as she began to go over the test results for the seventh grade.
“You all did pretty well,” she told the class, “except for one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this, but…the
smartest boy is failing my class!”
She just stared at Trevor, as the class turned around for a good look. Trevor dropped his eyes and carefully
examined his fingertips.
After that, it was war! Trevor still wouldn’t do his homework. Even as the punishments became more severe, he remained stubborn (固执的).
“Just try it! ONE WEEK!” Miss Brown shouted. But Trevor was unmoved.
“You’re smart enough! You’ll see a change!” Totally unmoved.
“Trevor! Please! I care about you!”
Suddenly, Trevor got it! Someone cared about him Someone, CARED ABOUT HIM !
Trevor went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon. Walking into the house, he took one look around. He,
for the first time ever, gathered up his schoolbooks and did his homework.
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。
The following Monday he arrived at school earlier, waiting for Miss Brown to enter the classroom.
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“The smartest boy in our class had just passed his first test on homework!” announced Miss Brown.Unit 4 Humour 同步综合检测题
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 l.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. What will the woman do about the dress
A. She’ll change it. B. She’ll return it. C. She’ll buy it.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Buying DVDs. B. Borrowing DVDs. C. Sharing DVDs.
3. What did the woman think of Dana’s speech
A. Boring. B. Important. C. Well-prepared.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is unable to give help. B. He will carry the boxes later. C. He refuses to pay for boxes.
5. When is Simon supposed to arrive
A. 7:30. B. 8:00. C. 8:10.
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. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. The woman’s home. B. A museum. C. A library.
7. Why does the woman want to go on Saturday afternoon
A. To enjoy nice weather. B. To sleep late in the morning. C. To avoid the crowd.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why did the man borrow the woman’s computer last time
A. He needed it for his paper. B. His computer was broken. C. He used it for his computer class.
9. Why does the woman feel happy
A. The man can lend her a computer now.
B. The man will use his own computer.
C. The man will study better.
10. What has the man been doing with his new computer
A. Doing homework. B. Searching for information. C. Watching DVDs.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where did Tom get the idea of becoming a businessman
A. From the grown-ups around him.
B. From his high school teachers.
C. From his college friends.
12. How much does Tom own of the company he works for
A. 60%. B. 18%. C. 6%.
13. What mistake did Tom and his company make in the past
A. Making all the products themselves.
B. Wasting lots of materials.
C. Producing simple things.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What kind of jobs seems to be in short supply
A. Writers. B. School teachers. C. Newspaper reporters.
15. Where is Sharon most likely to go
A. New York. B. Boston. C. California.
16. What does James plan to do if he can’t find a job
A. Continue his education. B. Start a newspaper. C. Write a book.
17. Who are the speakers
A. Fellow students. B. Laid-off workers. C. High school teachers.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
18. Why does the university offer the two programs
A. To keep students safe walking late or alone.
B. To provide better health care for students.
C. To help visitors tour around the college.
19. When can students call Campus Safety Office
A. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. B. Anytime of the day. C. From midnight to 7 a.m.
20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking
A. Tourists at the college. B. New teachers. C. Parents of students.
1-5 CBCAB 6-10 CBABC 11-15 ACABC 16-20 AAABC
Text 1
W: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size
M: Sorry. This is the only one left. But don’t worry. Children grow fast!
W: Yes, that’s true. I’ll take it.
Text 2
W: These DVDs will be due back on Thursday the 7th.
M: How much more should we pay to keep them another week
Text 3
M: What did you think of Dana’s speech today
W: Well, she must have spent a lot of time preparing it. I can’t believe I could sit for that long without feeling bored.
Text 4
W: Could you help us carry these boxes, sir
M: Oh, I’d like to help you, but I’ve got a pain in my back.
Text 5
W: I wonder if Simon will be here by 8. He’s supposed to be.
M: His wife said he left at 7:30, so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest.
Text 6
M: Are you free on the weekend
W: I haven’t got any plans yet. Why
M: There’s an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me
W: I’d love to. But when
M: How about Saturday morning It’s cooler in the morning, and may be less crowded.
W: I’m afraid I cannot get up early on weekends. I prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me, there won’t be too many people.
M: So, shall we meet at 2 Saturday afternoon
W: Ok, that would be great. I’ll be waiting for you at my home.
Text 7
W: Did you have a busy week
M: Um, well, no. I mean, I didn’t do a lot, but I bought a computer.
W: You did Thank goodness! Now you don’t need to borrow mine! You had it for two weeks last time.
M: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way.
W: Sure, no problem. So, how do you like your computer
M: Oh, it’s really cool. I use it every day.
W: Really Are you using it for class I mean, you’reworking on a paper now, right
M: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don’t use it for class.
W: So, what do you use it for
M: Um, actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week.
Text 8
W: Tom, as the manager of a company selling green products, you’re now quite a successful businessman. When did you know you wanted to have your own company
M: My family left Budapest in 1986 and settled in Canada, where a lot of my friends’ parents were highly successful businessmen. It seemed so cool! So, in high school, I started a web design company and learned a lot from that experience.
W: How did you find the money for your present company, then
M: We’ve raised 18 million dollars from about 50 people. We’re finally making money. I own six percent of the company, and all employees get their shares.
W: By the way, what aspects of your life are green
M: I’m only mildly green. I do simple things, and I’m a huge biker. I biked across Canada.
W: Do you think you have ever done anything wasteful
M: We’re always doing something wrong, but then, that’s what allows us to learn and grow. When I first started out, we made all the products ourselves. But that was a mistake. Now, we work with other companies. We provide the materials, the product development, and the design. They make the products, and.
Text 9
W: Hey, James. How’s the job search going
M: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea it would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you
W: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to three schools, and each one offered me a position.
M: That’s great. Which one did you like
W: I haven’t decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston. But I may go to California.
M: That would be a big move.
W: So, tell me about your plans.
M: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times.
W: How did it go
M: No so well. I think they’re looking for people with some experience.
W: Have you had any other interviews
M: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren’t that many jobs out there.
W: That’s too bad.
M: Yes. I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn’t seem likely now.
W: What will you do if you can’t find a job
M: In that case, I’ll begin working on a master’s degree in the fall.
W: Good luck!
Text 10
M: Now, one more thing to add about student safety before we start today’s college tour. The university offers two programs called Safe Walk and College Alone programs. The Safe Walk program is to make sure that students get where they need to go late at night with an officer on duty to safeguard them, whether back from the bar or from a late-night study group. The College Alone program gives students who are working alone at night peace of mind. Once a student calls the office, her position is recorded, as is her time to leave the place and where she is about to go. Students are provided with a number they can call campus safety office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And 12 college pay phones are also connected to the office — no money needed. Here, we’re trying our best so that your children are safe while they’re attending the university.
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
If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic
British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you.
Notting Hill
After the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the
essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of rich West London, the film became
popular for its charming and funny portrayal (刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.
The Full Monty
This 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy ( 喜剧) about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its humour, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the
working class in Britain.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan McGregor, the tale impressed the audience
globally. It rapidly became a critical success.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into
what makes the British laugh.
21. What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty
A. Hardships of comedic stars.
B. Life of the British working class.
C. Unique experiences of some Scots.
D. Daily life of people in West London.
22. What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to
A. A horror movie.
B. A comedy film.
C. An action movie
D. A science fiction film.
23. Which of the following films is adapted from a book
A. Notting Hill.
B. The Full Monty.
C. Trainspotting.
D. Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了有助于了解英国人的生活, 他们的精神, 甚至他们的幽默的 4 部经 典的英国电影。
21. 细节理解题。根据The Full Monty 的最后一The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain. (《欢乐满月》是一部令人振奋的电影, 它深入了解了英国工人阶 级的工作和生活。)”可知, 观众观看 The Full Monty, 能从中了解到英国工人阶级的工作和生活。故选 B 项。 22. 推理判断题。根据 Monty Python’s Life of Brian 的“Featuring a jam-packed cast of comedic stars, Monty
Python’s Life of Brian tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the
unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Python’s Life of Brian is
not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh. (巨蟒剧团的《布莱恩的一生》 汇聚了一众喜剧明星, 讲述了一个被认错身份的年轻人的故事。这部电影反映了英国人独特而精彩的幽默感。 作为一部保证娱乐的电影, 巨蟒剧团的《布莱恩的一生》是那些想要了解英国人笑点的人不容错过的。)”可 知, 这部电影中, 喜剧明星云集, 属于喜剧电影。故选 B 项。
23. 细节理解题。根据 Trainspotting 的第一句“Danny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. (丹尼 博伊尔 1996 年的喜剧 Trainspotting 是根据欧文 威尔士的小说改编的, 讲述了 20 世纪 80 年代一群苏格兰人的故事。 )”可知, rainspotting 是根据欧文 威尔士 的小说改编而来的一部电影, 故选 C 项。
B
Daniel, at age 17, is a student support captain at Armidale High School, a motivational speaker and a published author. He also has autism (自闭症), something he says doesn’t define him but inspires him.
At just six months old Daniel had a stroke (中风) that left him physically impaired (受损的), unable to bear weight in his legs or move the left side of his body. Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old,
Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.
According to the Autism Association of Western Australia, it is estimated that one in 100 people in Australia
have autism. In 2018, there were 205, 200 Australians with autism, a 25. 1 percent increase from 164, 000 in 2015.
The idea of writing a book had been in Daniel’s mind for as long as he could remember. “It’s been one of my long-term goals and I feel very passionate and happy about doing it,” he said. With Mum’s help, Cracked As A Crab was born, the story of Chip, a crab who has autism and uses humour to make friends. “The response to it has
been very positive. People are happy and excited for me,” Jacob said.
Now a published author, Daniel has plans to write more books. Not content with sitting idle (无所事事) while most students are studying for their exams, Daniel is busy involving others in his role as student support captain. He saw a gap in student support leaders within his school and wanted students with autism to be included. He is determined to have a long and successful career, and wants to inspire other people living with autism to achieve
their dreams.
24. What happened to Daniel when he was 6
A. He started to read.
B. He was able to walk.
C. He suffered a serious stroke.
D. He experienced a sudden weight gain.
25. What do we know about the book Cracked As A Crab
A. It has won positive recognition.
B. It was finished by Daniel independently.
C. It is based on Daniel’s personal experiences.
D. It received financial support from Daniel’s friends.
26. What might Daniel do after publishing his book
A. Prepare for his exams.
B. Continue writing books.
C. Learn from other student support leaders.
D. Provide autistic students with career advice.
27. What is a suitable title for the text
A. More Autistic Students Serve as Support Leaders
B. Mum Turns to Writing to Support Her Autistic Child
C. High School Pays More Attention to Autistic Students
D. Teenager Author with Autism Inspires Other Autistic Students
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。自闭症男孩 Daniel 乐观生活, 用实际行动激励其他自闭症青少年实现梦想。 24. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old, Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.(6 岁之前, 丹尼尔都不能走路, 只能坐在轮椅上。4 岁时, 他开始看书, 并能流利地阅读。 )”可知, Daniel 直到六岁才能行走。故选 B 项。
25. 细节理解题。根据第四段“The response to it has been very positive.(对此的反应非常积极。) ”可知, Daniel 的 Cracked As A Crab 一书得到了读者的积极回应。故选 A 项。
26. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Daniel has plans to write more books.(丹尼尔计划写更多的书。) ”可知, 他 有可能会写更多的书。故选 B 项。
27. 主 旨大意题 。根据第一段 “ Daniel, at age 17, is a student support captain at Armidale High School, a motivational speaker and a published author. He also has autism (自闭症), something he says doesn ’t define him but inspires him.(17 岁的丹尼尔是阿米代尔高中的学生支持队长, 也是一名励志演说家和出版作家。他也患 有自闭症, 他说这并没有定义他, 而是激励了他。) ”可知, 本文主要讲述了自闭症男孩 Daniel 乐观生活, 出 版了自己的第一本书, 并用自己的实际行动激励其他自闭症青少年实现梦想的故事。故选 D 项。
C
Most funny stories are based on comic situations. In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin’s early films. However, a new type of humour, which starts largely from the US, has recently come into fashion. It is called “sick humour” .
Comedians base their jokes on tragic situations like violent deaths or serious accidents. The following “sick humour” will enable you to amuse yourself.
A man who had broken his right leg was taken to hospital a few weeks before Christmas From the moment he arrived there, he kept on bothering his doctor to tell him when he would be able to go home. He was afraid of having to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, the patient’s recovery was slow. On Christmas Day, the man still had his right leg in plaster(石膏).
He spent a miserable day in bed thinking of all the fun he was missing. The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good. The man took heart and, sure enough, on New Year’s Eve he was able to hobble( 蹒跚) along to a party. To make up for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than what was good for him. In the process, he enjoyed himself thoroughly and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals. He was still murmuring something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.
28. What can we infer from the passage
A. No pains,no gains.
B. Extreme joy begets sorrow.
C. Once a thief,always a thief.
D. Good medicine tastes bitter.
29. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. A new kind of humour came into being.
B. How to cure your legs is important.
C. Christmas is more necessary than anything else.
D. Holding a party is interesting for the westerners.
30. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage
A. All the humour stories are funny in spite of different nationalities.
B. One can realise the humour of the stories in his own country.
C. Charlie Chaplin made it difficult to laugh at his action.
D. Almost all the audience can be made to laugh at some famous comedians’ action.
31. What does the underlined word “consoled” mean
A. Comforted. B. Overcame.
C. Confused. D. Disturbed.
28 ．B 29 ．A 30 ．D 31 ．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了当前流行的一种新的幽默。
28 ．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“To make up for his unpleasant experiences in hospital, the man drank a little more than what was good for him. In the process, he enjoyed himself thoroughly and kept telling everybody how much he hated hospitals. He was still murmuring something about hospitals at the end of the party when he slipped on a piece of ice and broke his left leg.” （为了弥补在医院里的不愉快经历， 那人喝得比正常情况下多一点。在 这个过程中，他非常享受，并不断告诉大家他有多么讨厌医院。聚会结束时，他还在喃喃自语地谈论医院， 突然在一块冰上滑倒， 摔断了左腿。）可知， 从文章中我们可以推断出这名男子是乐极生悲的。A.没有付出， 就没有收获； C.偷盗一次,做贼一世； D. 良药苦口。均为原文实意不符。故选 B 项。
29 ．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Most funny stories are based on comic situations. In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin’s early films. However, a new type of humour, which starts largely from the US, has recently come into fashion. It is called “sick humour”.”（大多数有趣的故事都是基于滑稽的情景。尽管国家不 同，某些有趣的情景却具有普遍的吸引力。不管你住在哪里，你都很难不大笑，查理 · 卓别林早期的电影就 是这样说的。然而，一种主要源自美国的新型幽默最近开始流行起来。这被称为“病态幽默”。）可知，这篇 文章的主旨是说明当前的一种新的幽默。故选 A 项。
30 ．细节理解题 。根据第一段 中 “In spite of national differences, certain funny situations have a universal attraction. No matter where you live, you would find it difficult not to laugh at, say Charlie Chaplin’s early films.” （。尽管国家不同，某些有趣的情景却具有普遍的吸引力。不管你住在哪里，你都很难不大笑，查理 · 卓别 林早期的电影就是这样说的。）可知， 几乎所有的观众都能被一些著名喜剧演员的动作逗笑。ABC 选项均与 原文实意不符。故选 D 项。
31 ．词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中“ …that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.” （他能够及时出院参加新年庆祝活动的机会很大。） 由此可推知， 此处为医生安慰他 说，他能够及时出院参加新年庆祝活动的机会很大。故可猜测划线单词 consoled 为“安慰” 的意思，结合选 项 A 项 Comforted“安慰”意思一致。故选 A 项。
D
Culture shock or thinking differences can depress even the most experienced traveller. Remember that unlucky accidents with service providers may take place because of cultural or linguistic misunderstandings, and that getting angry will make communication more difficult and cause bad feelings. A taste of humour can make hard situations
more meaningful and enjoyable to you, your fellow travellers and the local friends you’ve made.
Keep a journal or carry a small tape recorder and make regular entries or recordings. Taking a step back and telling an experience after some time will open the door to humour. Write a letter or an email to a friend when you find your humour reducing. Challenge yourself to tell at least one good story in this message and you’ll be
surprised at how funny things can look when told to someone outside the situation.
Keep a list of funny things that you observe during your first few days in a new culture, and an explanation of what you think these things are all about. Look back on these lists later in the trip;what seemed strange before is probably familiar now, and your explanations may be funnier than the things themselves! Imagine writing an entry in a guidebook about a frustrating experience. How would you describe your experience to the later travellers What
travel advice would you offer
Try to see yourself through the eyes of the locals. What might they find strange or funny about what you are doing at this moment When you find it difficult to overcome cultural differences, taking a new look at yourself can be very funny. Be careful not to sacrifice (牺牲) respect for local culture in order to lighten things up for yourself
and fellow travellers.
32. Why will the travellers often get depressed according to the text
A. Because of being short of money.
B. Because of the different thoughts on the same thing.
C. Because of not having enough clothes.
D. Because of the unlucky fellow travellers’ trouble.
33. What should you do when you try to keep your sense of humour in foreign countries
A. Tell anything that you find entertaining.
B. Learn to respect the local customs.
C. Know how to overcome cultural differences.
D. Try to tell anything particularly funny.
34. What can you infer from the passage
A. The funny things will be always interesting and never change.
B. The funny things will always make people happy.
C. If the people didn’t experience the things, they would find them funny.
D. The things seemed strange before are surely becoming the familiar things.
35. Who is the text intended for
A. The performers who act in the music hall.
B. The actors who often act in the theatre.
C. The travellers who are experienced.
D. The travellers who want to be humorous.
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。幽默可以使由于文化差异而给旅行者造成的不良情形得以改观。文章给那些旅 游想要变得幽默的人提供了三条建议。
32. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Culture shock or thinking differences can depress even the most experienced traveller.(文化冲击或思维差异可能会使旅行者沮丧) ”可知, 旅行者会经常感到沮丧是因为对同一件事的态 度不同。故选 B。
33. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Be careful not to sacrifice respect for the local culture in order to lighten things up for yourself and fellow travelers.(小心不要为了给自己和同行的人带来轻松而牺牲对当地文化的尊重) ”可 推知, 当你在国外试图保持幽默感时, 你应该学会尊重当地的风俗习惯。故选 B。
34. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Challenge yourself to tell at least one good story in this message and you ’ll be surprised at how funny things can look when told to someone outside the situation.(挑战一下自己, 在这条信息中 至少讲一个好故事, 你会惊讶地发现, 当你把这些故事告诉别人的时候, 会有多么有趣) ”可推知, 如果人们 没有经历过这些事情, 他们会觉得很有趣。故选 C。
35. 推理判断题。根据第一段“A taste of humour can make hard situations more meaningful and enjoyable to you, your fellow travellers and the local friends you ’ve made.(幽默能让艰难的处境对你、你的旅伴和你在当地 结交的朋友来说更有意义、更愉快) ”结合文章主要说明了幽默可以使文化差异给旅行者造成的不良情形得 以改观。本文给那些可能会遇到这些情况的旅行者提出了三条建议。可推知, 这篇文章的读者是想要变得幽 默的旅行者。故选 D。
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。
Are you truly happy What does it mean to be happy What does it take to achieve happiness 36
The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.
Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods (心情) will very likely
increase if you are going after something you value.
37 It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. On the
contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.
When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution (解决办法) instead of being absorbed in self-pity.
Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can.
Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy. 38 And this will lead
you to continuous happiness.
39 Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes
on your appearance, you will be subconsciously putting yourself in a better mood.
Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would
otherwise make you happy.
Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness. 40
A. Surround yourself with happy people.
B. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.
C. Eating healthy foods or being fit can have a great effect on your mood.
D. These few minutes will help you focus on the positive things in your life.
E. What makes you happy may be different from what makes someone else happy.
F. It is also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.
G. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.
【答案】36. G 37. A 38. D 39. F 40. C
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。本文讲述了保持心情愉快的一些建议, 例如：要给自己制定可达到的目标, 多 与开朗的人相处, 遇到问题要找出解决方法, 而不要只顾后悔等等。
36. 考查句意理解和上下文语境理解。根据 Are you truly happy Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness . 说明这是寻求幸福的人们问的问题, G 选项内容 These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.(这些重要的问题可以供任何寻求快乐的人用 以自问)恰好符合语境, 故选 G。
37. 考查句意理解和上下文语境理解。根据本段中 On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.可知本段主要是建议大家使自己被一些快乐的人围绕着。A 选项 Surround yourself with happy people. （使自己被一些快乐的人围绕着）符合语境, 故选 A。
38. 考查句意理解和上下文语境理解。第一句 Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.告诉我们要花几分钟考虑那些让我们高兴的事。因此选项 D. These few minutes will help you focus on the positive things in your life. （这几分钟将帮助你把注意力集中在积极的事情上。）符合语境。故选 D。
39. 考查句意理解和上下文语境理解。下句 Whether you treat yourself to lunch ,take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance..说明每天要花时间做一些对自己好的事情, 可以让自己 心情好起来。F 选项 It' s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.恰好是对做 些提升自己心情的事情的进一步肯定, 故选 F。
40. 考查句意理解和上下文语境理解。根据 Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.说明健康能让 人的情绪好, C 选项 Eating healthy foods or being fit can have a great effect on your mood.（吃健康的食物或保 持健康对你的心情有巨大的影响）符合语境, 故选 C。
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。
The ancient art of opera can be brilliant entertainment; it is a(n) 41 of music, drama, and sometimes dance, staged with elaborate(精心制作的) sets of costumes. Opera is often 42 by many, however, partly because of some of the stereotypes( 成见) associated with it. Some of its critics say that the narratives are too complex. Others complain that operas cannot be understood because they are often performed in 43 languages. Stereotypes aside, opera is an art form enjoyed by many 44 lovers. Operas can be comedies or
tragedies or stories taken from history.
The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid 45 the audience from the music. The libretto, or script, sets each scene and describes the action in both words and stage directions. The music of an opera—the way it advances the action and the feelings it inspires in the listeners—is 46 important. The three principal musical 47 are the overture(前奏曲), the recitative(朗诵调), and the aria(咏叹调).
The overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera, the purpose of which has been 48 over
time. During the nineteenth century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and
other musical elements in a medley of the opera’s musical themes.
A recitative is less a song than a monologue( 独 白) that is sung rather than 49 . A recitative is an element, older than the overture, which was invented at the beginning of the seventeenth century as a means of
telling 50 in music; the first operas were actually a series of recitatives joined by musical interludes.
Because an opera is basically a play set to music, the recitative is a means of telling the 51 what is going
on and what is about to happen.
An aria is a solo performance—often one of the highlights of the opera. Arias can be declarations of love or 52 of hope, happiness, sorrow, or anguish. Many composers have written arias to 53 the vocal gifts of singers; some sopranos( 女 高 音 歌 手 ) were indeed famous for the very high notes that they could sing. 54 , arias are not the only songs in opera. Duets, compositions for three or four voices, and large-group numbers are also common. These diverse musical elements, 55 visual elements in costumes and sets as
well as the dramatic content of the story, make the opera the complex art form that it is.
41. A. exploration B. mixture C. research D. experiment
42. A. unappreciated B. composed C. enjoyed D. favored
43. A. local B. native C. foreign D. official
44. A. gossip B. history C. movie D. music
45. A. releasing B. separating C. distracting D. disappointing
46. A. particularly B. rarely C. originally D. historically
47. A. tastes B. elements C. skills D. talents
48. A. stated B. described C. lacked D. evolved
49. A. imagined B. reminded C. spoken D. written
50. A. stories B. news C. jokes D. lies
51. A. musicians B. audience C. directors D. performers
52. A. rights B. reasons C. expressions D. expenses
53. A. improve B. show C. involve D. practise
54. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However
55. A. broken into B. applied to C. combined with D. matched with
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. A47. B 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了歌剧这一古老艺术, 它是一个音乐戏剧, 舞蹈, 艺术布景和服装 的混合体。文章说明了人们对歌剧不欣赏的原因, 歌剧的三个主要元素：序曲（包括两幕之间的小序曲） , 吟诵, 咏叹调。并且介绍了三元素的具体内容。
41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它是一个集音乐戏剧, 舞蹈, 艺术布景和服装的混合体。 A. exploration 探测, 探索；B. mixture 混合, 混合物；C. research 研究；D. experiment 试验, 尝试。结合后文 of music drama, and sometimes dance, staged with artistic sets and costumes 可知歌剧混合了音乐戏剧, 舞蹈, 艺术布景和服装, 是 一个混合体。故选 B 项。
42. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而, 很多人常常不欣赏歌剧, 部分原因是人们对歌剧的一些固有印象。 A. unappreciated 不喜欢；B. composed 作曲；C. enjoyed 喜欢；D. favored 支持, 对…支持。结合后文 because of some of the stereotypes associated with it 可知很多人因为一些对歌剧的一些固有印象而不欣赏歌剧。故选A
项。
43. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：另一些人抱怨歌剧不能被理解, 因为它们经常是用外语表演。 A. local 当 地的； B. native 本国的； C. foreign 外国的； D. official 官方的。结合上文 operas cannot be understood 可知 一些人抱怨听不懂歌剧, 是因为歌剧是用外语表演的。搭配后文 language 可知应用 foreign 才符合语境。故 选 C 项。
44. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：抛开成见不说, 歌剧是许多音乐爱好者喜爱的一种艺术形式。A. gossip 八卦； B. history 历史；C. movie 电影；D. music 音乐。结合上文第 1 题提到 “一个集音乐戏剧, 舞蹈, 艺术布景 和服装的混合体” 可知, 它的艺术形式是被很多音乐爱好者喜欢的。同时在第 5 题后也提及了“音乐 ”。上 下文契合。故选 D 项。
45. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：歌剧的故事一般都很简单, 以免分散观众对音乐的注意力。A. releasing 排放, 释放；B. separating 分隔, 分离；C. distracting 使分心；D. disappointing 使…失望。结合上文 The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid 可知歌剧的故事必须简单, 这样观众才不会被故事情节分了心 。故选C 项。
46. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：歌剧的音乐——提倡的动作以及它在听众心中激发的情感——尤为重要。
A. particularly 特别地；B. rarely 罕见地；C. originally 原始地； D. historically 历史上地。此处强调歌剧对 听众情感的激发特别重要。故选 A 项。
47. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：三种主要的音乐元素是前奏曲, 朗诵调, 咏叹调。 A. tastes 味道, 品味； B. elements 元素； C. skills 技术； D. talents 天赋。根据划线后提到的前奏曲, 朗诵调, 咏叹调可知, 这是主要 的音乐元素。故选 B 项。
48. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：句意：前奏曲是这部歌剧的器乐序曲, 其目的随着时间的推移而改变。A. stated 陈诉, 阐明；B. described 描述；C. lacked 缺乏；D. evolved 逐渐形成, 进化。根据后文 During the nineteenth
century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and other musical elements in a
medley of the opera ’s musical themes（在 19 世纪, 前奏曲开始将咏叹调、芭蕾和其他音乐元素的片段结合 在歌剧的音乐主题中）可知, 前奏曲在不断的变化发展, 进化。故选 D 项。
49. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：朗诵调与其说是一首歌, 不如说是一段独白, 它是唱出来的, 而不是说出来 的。 A. imagined 想象；B. reminded 提醒；C. spoken 说话；D. written 写。结合上文 A recitative is less a song than a monologue that is sung 可知咏叹调是唱出来的, 而不是人嘴巴说出来的。故选 C 项。
50. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：朗诵调是一种元素, 比序曲更古老, 序曲是十七世纪初发明的, 作为在音乐 中讲故事的一种手段。 A. stories 故事；B. news 消息, 新闻；C. jokes 玩笑；D. lies 谎言。根据前文第 4 题 后提到 Operas can be comedies or tragedies or stories taken from history（歌剧可以是喜剧、悲剧或历史故事） 可知, 此处表示的是讲“故事”的手段。故选 A 项。
51. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为歌剧基本上就是一种配上音乐的戏剧。所以说, 朗诵调是一种告诉观众 正在发生什么事和将要发生什么事的手段。 A. musicians 音乐家；B. audience 观众；C. directors 主管, 董事； D. performers 表演家。根据常识可知, 歌剧是表演个观众看得, 告诉观众们发生了什么事或者正在发生什么 事的手段。故选 B 项。
53. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：句意：咏叹调可以是爱的宣言, 也可以是希望、欢乐、悲伤或痛苦的表达。 A. rights 权利, 权限；B. reasons 原因, 理由；C. expressions 表达, 表情；D. expenses 费用。划线前提到了 爱的宣言, or 前后并列。后句应是希望、欢乐、悲伤或痛苦的表达。故选 C 项。
54. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：句意：许多作曲家写咏叹调来展示歌手的歌唱天赋。A. improve 改善；B. show 表现, 展示； C. involve 包含, 牵涉； D. practice 练习, 实践。
根据划线后提到的“一些女高音确实以他们唱出的高音而闻名”可知, 作曲家写咏叹调是为了展示歌唱的 “天赋 ”。故选 B 项。
54. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而, 咏叹调并不是歌剧中唯一的歌曲。 A. Moreover 而且； B. Otherwise 否则, 其他； C. Therefore 因此； D. However 然而。根据下文, 后句还提到了 “二重唱、三或四人声的乐 曲” 。故可知, 此处表示转折。故选 D 项。
55. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这些多样的音乐元素, 再加上服装和布景中的视觉元素, 以及故事的戏剧性 内容, 使歌剧成为一种复杂的艺术形式。 A. broken into 闯入；破门而入；B. applied to 运用；C. combined with 结合, 联合； D. matched with 使和……相匹配。根据上文, 文章第 1 题已经提到, 歌剧是一种混合体。故此 处提及的多样音乐元素结合服装和布景的视觉元素与第 1 题形成呼应。故选 C 项。
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。
Tony Leung wins lifetime achievement award in Venice chinadaily. | Updated: 2023-09-03 16:52
Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai received the Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the 56 (eighty) Venice Film Festival on Saturday, making history as the first Chinese actor to be awarded with the high honor.
Iconic director AngLee, who collaborated(协作) with Leung in the 2007 film Lust, Caution, which won a Golden Lion for Best Picture at the 64th Venice Film Festival, 57 (deliver) an emotional, six-minute-long speech to praise Leung as a gifted and kind-hearted star.
Referring to Leung 58 "a director's dream", Lee highlighted Leung's gift in conveying complex emotion through his eyes. "There is something in his eyes that's thrilling, not just his physical eyes or skill, 59 the soul that shines through them. He can say 60 (much) in one look than many actors can with a full monologue," said Lee.
When hearing that he won the award, Leung couldn't hold back his tears and 61 (fill) with emotion. The 61-year-old star expressed deep gratitude to his wife, HongKong 62 (act) Carina Lau Kar-ling.
He also said that he felt grateful for having grown up in Hong Kong and having been nurtured by the local film industry, 63 his acting career began.
The news of his award win, which has also made Leung the third Chinese film celebrity 64 (receive) a lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival, 65 (follow) directors John Woo and Ann Hui, has caused quite a buzz on major social platforms like Sina Weibo.
【答案】
56. eightieth 57. delivered 58. as 59. but 60. more 61. was filled 62. actress 63. where 64. to receive 65. following
56. eightieth 考查序数词用法。结合语境这里表示在第 80 届威尼斯电影节。注意以 ty 结尾基数词变为序数词需要变 y 为 i，再加 eth。
57. delivered 考查谓语动词判断及时态。who collaborated(协作) with Leung in the 2007 film Lust, Caution, which won a Golden Lion for Best Picture at the 64th Venice Film Festival,是两个定语从句，空白处需要谓语动词，结合语境应用一般 过去时。
58. as 考查动词短语搭配。 refer to…as…是固定词组，表示“把……称之为”。
59. but 考查并列句用法。结合语境这里是 not…but…句型。
60. more 考查比较级用法。结合语境这里应用比较级。
61. was filled 考查并列句谓语动词时态和语态。 be filled with 表示“充满…… ”
62. actress 考查动词转换为名词的用法。结合语境应用名词 actress 表示“女演员”。
63. where 考查定语从句用法。结合语境应用关系副词引导非限制性定语从句。
64. to receive 考查非谓语动词用法。名词前有序数词时，后边常用动词不定式短语作定语。
65. following 考查非谓语动词用法。结合语境应用现在分词短语作状语，主动行为。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校将举办以心理健康为主题的英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1. 说明心理健康的重要性；
2. 谈谈如何保持心理健康。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
【答案】
Nowadays, mental health is as equally important as physical health, contributing to shaping our character. Only with mental health can we think positively, study effectively and live happily.
To enjoy good mental health, we must, first of all, stay positive. With a positive view, we can look on the bright side of things and get rid of unnecessary worries. Secondly, we should strive to surround ourselves with supportive people who encourage and inspire us. Last, make it a habit to take regular exercise. After all, a sound mind in a sound body is what it takes to chase our ultimate goals.
It’s time to start prioritizing mental health, so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of good mental health.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的征稿。要求考生写一篇以心理健康为主题的英语短文参加学校 举办的英语征文比赛，谈谈心理健康的重要性和如何保持心理健康。
【详解】 1.词汇积累
重要的： important→ essential/significant
首先： first of all → firstly
最后： last→ finally/last but not least /lastly
最终的： ultimate→ final
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句： Nowadays, mental health is as equally important as physical health, contributing to shaping our character.
拓展句 ：Nowadays, mental health is as equally important as physical health, which contributes to shaping our character.
【点睛】【高分句型 1】Secondly, we should strive to surround ourselves with supportive people who encourage and inspire us. （运用了 who 引导的定语从句）
【高分句型 2】After all, a sound mind in a sound body is what it takes to chase our ultimate goals. （运用了 what 引 导 的表语从句）
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。
Trevor, a thirteen-year-old boy who could read well. Yet, in spite of his reading skills, Trevor was failing. He had been failing exams since first grade, as he was passed on from Grade 1 to Grade 7. Trevor was a big boy, looking
much bigger than a thirteen year old. However, Trevor went unnoticed… until Miss Brown.
Miss Brown was smiling, young, and Trevor was attracted! Yet, still he failed. He never did his homework, and
he was always in trouble with Miss Brown. His heart would break under her sharp words! Still, he did not study.
One day, the entire grade was tested for basic skills. Trevor hurried through his tests, and continued to dream of other things. His heart was in the woods, where he often escaped alone. No one checked on him. No one knew he was
gone. Strangely, Trevor never missed a day of school.
The next day, Miss Brown’s impatient voice broke into his daydreams.
“Trevor, pay attention!”
Trevor locked his look on Miss Brown as she began to go over the test results for the seventh grade.
“You all did pretty well,” she told the class, “except for one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this, but…the
smartest boy is failing my class!”
She just stared at Trevor, as the class turned around for a good look. Trevor dropped his eyes and carefully
examined his fingertips.
After that, it was war! Trevor still wouldn’t do his homework. Even as the punishments became more severe, he remained stubborn (固执的).
“Just try it! ONE WEEK!” Miss Brown shouted. But Trevor was unmoved.
“You’re smart enough! You’ll see a change!” Totally unmoved.
“Trevor! Please! I care about you!”
Suddenly, Trevor got it! Someone cared about him Someone, CARED ABOUT HIM !
Trevor went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon. Walking into the house, he took one look around. He,
for the first time ever, gathered up his schoolbooks and did his homework.
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。
The following Monday he arrived at school earlier, waiting for Miss Brown to enter the classroom.
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【答案】
The following Monday he arrived at school earlier, waiting for Miss Brown to enter the classroom. She walked in, all sparkle and smiles! He desired for her smile to turn on him. It did not. Miss Brown, immediately, gave a quiz on the weekend homework. Trevor hurried through the test, and was the first to hand in his paper. With a look of surprise, Miss Brown took his paper. Obviously puzzled, she began to look it over. Trevor walked back to his desk, his heart pounding within his chest. As he sat down, he couldn’t resist another look at
Miss Brown. Then, Miss Brown stood up, holding his paper.
“The smartest boy in our class had just passed his first test on homework!” announced Miss Brown. She glanced up at Trevor, then down, then up, her face breaking into a big smile. The whole class seemed in total shock and then burst into a long round of applause. Overwhelmed by excitement and surprise, tears sparkling in his eyes, Trevor felt nothing was the same from that moment. He discovered that not only could he learn, but he was good at it. He discovered that could translate the things he learned into his own life. A change
gradually took place within the heart of one boy, all because of one teacher, who cared.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了 Trevor 是个很聪明的男孩，但是他从不写作业导致，他从一年级 到七年级一直考试不及格，直到遇到了 Miss Brown，她用自己的关心打动了 Trevor，让他有所改变，他发 现自己能变的更好。
【详解】 1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“接下来的星期一，他提前到了学校，等着 Miss Brown 走进教室。 ”可知，第一段可 描写 Trevor 渴望向 Miss Brown 展示自己的改变。
②由第二段首句内容““我们班最聪明的男孩刚刚通过了他的第一次家庭作业测试!”布朗小姐宣布。”可知， 第二段可描写 Trevor 第一次考试及格后的同学们的表现和自己的感悟。
2. 续写线索： Trevor 不做作业——考试从不及格——Miss Brown 表示关心他——感动—— 改变——第一次 及格——感悟。
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①做了一个测验： give a quiz/have a exam
②忍不住： couldn’t resist/couldn’t help
③发现； discover/find
情绪类
①惊讶： surprise/astonishment
②困惑的： puzzled/confused
【点睛】[高分句型 1]As he sat down, he couldn’t resist another look at Miss Brown.(as 引导时间状语从句) [高分句型 1]He discovered that not only could he learn, but he was good at it.(that 引导的宾语从句)
