UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
(满分:120分 建议用时:120分钟)
第一部分 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
Get Help Finding a Youth or Student Job
If you’re a student looking for a job,you can get help through these programmes—regardless of your background or circumstances.
Youth Job Connection
You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,a job for up to 6 months,job-coaching and help with the transition from school to work,or to ongoing employment once the programme ends.
Who is eligible(具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending full-time school or training.
Youth Job Connection Summer
You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (part-time and after-school jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school),job-coaching and help return to school after the programme ends.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school,or to move on to postsecondary education.
MARS Studio
You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges,build networks with peers,coaches,and leaders,and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.
Who is eligible: 8-month fellowship for young people aged 18~29.
Starter Company Programme
You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start,grow,or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up to $5,000,you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending full-time school.
1.Which programme is suitable for a 16-year-old student
A.Youth Job Connection. B.Youth Job Connection Summer.
C.MARS Studio. D.Starter Company Programme.
2.What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer
A.It is intended for students only.
B.It provides the longest training.
C.It offers business knowledge.
D.It helps return to school after the programme ends.
3.What do all of these programs offer
A.A well-paid job. B.Paid training.
C.Job guidance. D.High salary.
B
(2023山东济南市高二联考)What would you do if you could see into the future And more importantly,what would you do if you weren’t happy with what you saw These are the questions explored in Disney’s new movie,Tomorrowland.
Tomorrowland tells the story of a wide-eyed dreamer named Casey as she follows her curiosity down a path of adventure and danger.When a strange sign shows an alternate(交替的)reality,Casey begins a magical journey into another world.As she struggles to make_sense_of this new world,Casey meets a scientist named Frank.Together they carry out a task to uncover the mysteries of a land that exists between time and space: Tomorrowland.
According to Brittany Robertson,the entire movie has been filled with secrecy.In fact,she had to audition(试镜) many times for the part of Casey before she was even allowed to read the script(剧本).Robertson says that being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future.“I always think about going green and trying to help the world with things I can do,” she told TFK.“I think the greatest things we can do to help are simple things.The small stuff counts.”
Robertson auditioned for(试演) it for a very long time before she even read the script.Once she read the script,she just loved how full the story was.She was satisfied by it.She felt happy,like she had just been on an adventurous ride.She was also sad,joyful,and hopeful.She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script and it really got her thinking and it made her want to be a more positive person.She was very happy when she found out she got the role.It felt like all her hard work paid off.
4.What do we know about Brittany Robertson from the passage
A.She could see into the future. B.She is the author of the story.
C.She plays the part of Casey. D.She is a wide-eyed dreamer.
5.What does the underlined phrase “make sense of” most probably mean
A.Enter. B.Know.
C.Cover. D.Miss.
6.What lesson does Robertson get from the movie
A.Look at the future positively. B.Be sure to do many great things.
C.Small things are simple things. D.The world is full of secret.
7.After reading the script,Robertson________.
A.felt very excited B.had a mixed feeling
C.felt successful D.went on a magical journey
C
The world’s insects are going down the path of extinction,threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”,according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered,the analysis found. The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals,birds and reptiles.
“It should be of huge concern to all of us,for insects are at the heart of every food web. They pollinate(授粉) the large majority of plant species,keep the soil healthy,recycle nutrients,control pests,and much more. Love them or loathe them,we humans cannot survive without insects,” said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.
The analysis,published in the journal BiologicalConservation,says intensive(集约型) agriculture is the main driver of the declines,particularly the heavy use of pesticides. Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors.
“If insect species losses cannot be stopped,this will have catastrophic consequences for both the planet’s ecosystems and for the survival of mankind. It is very rapid. In 10 years you will have a quarter less,in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none,” said review author Francisco Sánchez-Bayo,at the University of Sydney,Australia.
One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on many birds,reptiles,amphibians and fish that eat insects. “If this food source is taken away,all these animals starve to death,” he said. Such effects have already been seen in Puerto Rico,where a recent study revealed a 98% fall in ground insects over 35 years.
Matt Shardlow,at the conservation charity Buglife,said: “It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful state of the world’s insect populations. It is increasingly obvious that the planet’s ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible trends.”
8.Why are people worried about the insect decline
A.They are vital to ecosystems. B.They provide food for pests.
C.They pollinate all plants. D.They enrich the soil.
9.What is the main cause of insect losses
A.More and more trees. B.Restrictions on pesticides.
C.Intensive agriculture. D.Friendly environment.
10.Where can you find the general time of insect losses
A.In Paragraph 1.B.In Paragraph 2.C.In Paragraph 3.D.In Paragraph 4.
11.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Humans Can Survive the Punishment of Nature
B.Insect Declining Is Breaking Nature’s Ecosystems
C.Nature’s Ecosystems Are Influenced by Humans
D.Insects and Animals Are Dying Out in Puerto Rico
D
(2023河北石家庄市高二联考)The home of the future won’t be completely different and we will be living in houses and flats just as we do today. But people will want to shape their homes to match their dreams. No two homes will be the same. People will be able to buy “house kits” containing a basic house structure,with movable walls,doors and windows. They will put together the different parts to create the home they want.
Many jobs that we do today will disappear,and others will still exist but will change and new jobs will be created. Skilled workers such as builders,gardeners and electricians won’t disappear because machines can’t replace them. Teachers will still exist because students need human contact. But they will be using modern technology in class more and students will be working more from home. The medical technology revolution and space travel will create new jobs which we can only imagine today.
Space holidays will develop in the future,but these holidays won’t be for everyone because they won’t be cheap. Short space trips will develop first,then space hotels will orbit the earth where it will be possible to have a longer vacation. By the end of the next century,there will be holiday centres on the moon with leisure facilities for families.
Paper won’t exist in the future. Instead,there will be e-paper which people will be able to use over and over again. This will develop in order to save natural resources. E-newspapers and e-magazines will replace traditional newspapers and magazines and we will download information and news articles from the Internet every day onto our reusable paper.
The laws of physics tell us that the earth is going to disappear sometime in the future. This isn’t going to happen tomorrow but scientists predict that it will happen in five billion years when our sun explodes. We will have to explore the universe and find another home. At some point in the distant future,either we stay on the earth and die with it,or we leave and move to another planet. There won’t be any other choice.
12.What will homes of the future be like
A.They will be completely different from those of today.
B.They will be very similar to our homes.
C.They will be movable as you want.
D.They will be different from one another.
13.Space trips and staying in space hotels will________.
A.become a very common way to spend a holiday
B.be the cheapest holiday choice for families
C.still only be for very rich people
D.attract a lot of people
14.Why will e-paper replace traditional paper
A.Because it won’t waste natural resource.
B.Because young people like it.
C.Because it will be cheaper to produce.
D.Because it will be convenient to carry.
15.We will have to move to another planet________.
A.if we want to live a better life B.if we want to save the human race
C.when the earth explodes D.when the earth is too crowded to live on
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。
Futurologists are making a lot of predictions about our future life.__16__ By 2048,some futurologists foresee that some “talking” buildings will appear in our life.
By the middle of the century,it’s believed that buildings will be able to “talk” to people through various sensors when the heating needs to be turned on.__17__ Instead,a lot of networks will appear,which can be compared to a human nervous system. In the next 30 years,buildings will be made from concrete plastics and shape-changing materials. All of them can heal themselves at that time. __18__ there will be a need for new kinds of elevators,through which vehicles could even travel into the buildings. German engineers have already started working on such technology called Multi.
By mid-century,scientists believe that buildings will be miles tall. Some of them may be very large and they can function as small cities. By comparison,at present,the world’s tallest building,the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,measures 829.8 metres high.__19__ their windows will be replaced by virtual screens. In this way,people can choose any view as they like.
At height extremes,a London Spaceport is also likely to come into being by 2048 as the space industry develops very quickly. There is a huge cost advantage going to space from as high a base as possible.__20__
A.As cities are being very crowded,
B.As a result,there will be no switches.
C.As the future building can rise through the clouds,
D.As architects are racing to develop the world’s tallest buildings,
E.They are predicting how we will travel,work and live in the next 30 years.
F.Therefore,a spaceport is very likely to be over 10 km,using carbon-based materials.
G.What is more likely,though,is that planes will become smarter and may even become autonomous.
第二部分 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。
(2022年新高考全国Ⅰ卷)My husband,our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our __21__ are funny,especially from the early years when our children were little. Once,we __22__ along Chalk Creek. I was __23__ that our 15-month-old boy would fall into the creek(小溪). I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was __24__,and his crying let the whole campground know it. So __25__ tying him up,I just kept a close eye on him. It __26__ — he didn’t end up in the creek. My three-year-old,however,did.
Another time,we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we __27__,but storms moved in fast in the mountains,and this one quickly __28__ our peaceful morning trip. The __29__ picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to __30__ the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No __31__. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor. As we all sat there __32__,a fisherman pulled up,threw us a rope and towed(拖) us back. We were __33__.
Now,every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage,we are filled with a sense of __34__,wondering what camping fun and __35__ we will experience next.
21.A.ideas B.jokes
C.memories D.discoveries
22.A.camped B.drove
C.walked D.cycled
23.A.annoyed B.surprised
C.disappointed D.worried
24.A.unhurt B.unfortunate
C.uncomfortable D.unafraid
25.A.due to B.instead of
C.apart from D.as for
26.A.worked B.happened
C.mattered D.changed
27.A.signed up B.calmed down
C.checked out D.headed off
28.A.arranged B.interrupted
C.completed D.recorded
29.A.wind B.noise
C.temperature D.speed
30.A.find B.hide
C.start D.fix
31.A.luck B.answer
C.wonder D.signal
32.A.patiently B.tirelessly
C.doubtfully D.helplessly
33.A.sorry B.brave
C.safe D.right
34.A.relief B.duty
C.pride D.excitement
35.A.failure B.adventure
C.performance D.conflict
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。
(2023山东济宁市高二联考)Li Qiang couldn’t believe that he had travelled to the year AD 3008 36.________ a time capsule.Transported by Wang Ping’s parents’ company 37.________ (call) “Future Tours”,he started his first time trip.On his 38.________(arrive),the totally new surroundings were difficult for him 39.________(tolerate).His head ached for lack of fresh air 40.________ he also suffered from “time lag”.41.________(lucky),his guide,Wang Ping,who was very understanding,gave him much help in time.He gave Li Qiang some green tablets and a mask,42.________ helped Li overcome the problems.
After a short time of feeling unsettled and nervous,Li Qiang was back on 43.________(he)feet again.Then he followed Wang Ping to collect a hovering carriage that 44.________(drive) by computer.Soon he could fly as swiftly as Wang Ping.Then they arrived at a strange-looking house belonging to Wang Ping’s parents.Li Qiang was treated to a delicious dinner and had a wonderful bath there.45.________(exhaust),Li Qiang slid into bed and fell fast asleep.
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Career Plan”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括:
1.分析自己的兴趣和天赋;
2.提出未来的职业规划。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.题目已为你写好;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
My Career Plan
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面文章,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Last Sunday,I received a phone call from my friend,Alun. He asked me to help with his group who entertained at the local hospitals. Due to my unfinished homework,I was unwilling to go,but finally I was persuaded to help out this one time,which proved to be an unforgettable and meaningful experience.
That evening,Alun picked me up and we went to a local hospital. I was going to join his musical group with my guitar and maybe sing some solo songs as well.
The hospital was large. When guided into the hall we were surprised to see so many patients and staff there. A sight like this aroused our sympathy. Some patients were in wheelchairs or with their arms in bandages,while others were with their drips attached. Maybe their days seemed to be dull during the period of treatment,so our coming brought some colour into their lives. Seeing their happy faces,I thought joining Alun’s group was a worthwhile thing to do.
Among the audience,I spotted one particular young girl aged about 13 who was wearing a head scarf and appeared to be more delighted than the others. When we started our performance,excitement filled the hall. Alun mentioned to me that the young girl who I had noticed earlier was singing along with all our songs quietly to herself. At a break,out of curiosity,I asked one of the nurses about the girl. She said that the girl suffered serious burns and was being treated and that she was a bit down these days,but our performance had lifted the girl’s spirits. Our songs moved all the people present. They all cheered for us,including the young girl and we were inspired. Facing these lovely people,we really wanted to do more.
注意:
1.续写的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
We asked the girl if she would like to sing with us.___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
After her performance,I saw a change in the girl’s eyes. ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE(含解析)
(满分:120分 建议用时:120分钟)
第一部分 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
Get Help Finding a Youth or Student Job
If you’re a student looking for a job,you can get help through these programmes—regardless of your background or circumstances.
Youth Job Connection
You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,a job for up to 6 months,job-coaching and help with the transition from school to work,or to ongoing employment once the programme ends.
Who is eligible(具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending full-time school or training.
Youth Job Connection Summer
You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (part-time and after-school jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school),job-coaching and help return to school after the programme ends.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school,or to move on to postsecondary education.
MARS Studio
You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges,build networks with peers,coaches,and leaders,and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.
Who is eligible: 8-month fellowship for young people aged 18~29.
Starter Company Programme
You get guidance business knowledge and funding to start,grow,or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up to $5,000,you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount.
Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending full-time school.
1.Which programme is suitable for a 16-year-old student
A.Youth Job Connection. B.Youth Job Connection Summer.
C.MARS Studio. D.Starter Company Programme.
2.What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer
A.It is intended for students only.
B.It provides the longest training.
C.It offers business knowledge.
D.It helps return to school after the programme ends.
3.What do all of these programs offer
A.A well-paid job. B.Paid training.
C.Job guidance. D.High salary.
【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个适合学生的关于职业指导的项目。
1.A 细节理解题。根据Youth Job Connection的最后一句“Who is eligible (具备条件的): between 16 and 29 years old; not attending full-time school or training.”可知,16岁的学生可以参与Youth Job Connection。故选A项。
2.D 细节理解题。根据Youth Job Connection Summer的第一句可知,与其他三个项目相比较,该项目的特殊之处为:帮助学生在项目结束后返回学校。故选D项。
3.C 细节理解题。在Youth Job Connection中根据“You get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,a job for up to 6 months,job-coaching and help with the transition from school to work,or to ongoing employment once the programme ends.”可知,Youth Job Connection提供了职业指导。在Youth Job Connection Summer中根据“You get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace,summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks (part-time and after-school jobs are available if they don’t conflict with school),job-coaching and help return to school after the programme ends.”可知,也涉及职业指导。再根据MARS Studio的第一句“You are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges,build networks with peers,coaches,and leaders,and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.”和Starter Company Programme中的第一句“You get guidance,business knowledge and funding to start,grow,or buy a small business.”可知,以上项目都提供了职业指导。故选C项。
B
(2023山东济南市高二联考)What would you do if you could see into the future And more importantly,what would you do if you weren’t happy with what you saw These are the questions explored in Disney’s new movie,Tomorrowland.
Tomorrowland tells the story of a wide-eyed dreamer named Casey as she follows her curiosity down a path of adventure and danger.When a strange sign shows an alternate(交替的)reality,Casey begins a magical journey into another world.As she struggles to make_sense_of this new world,Casey meets a scientist named Frank.Together they carry out a task to uncover the mysteries of a land that exists between time and space: Tomorrowland.
According to Brittany Robertson,the entire movie has been filled with secrecy.In fact,she had to audition(试镜) many times for the part of Casey before she was even allowed to read the script(剧本).Robertson says that being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future.“I always think about going green and trying to help the world with things I can do,” she told TFK.“I think the greatest things we can do to help are simple things.The small stuff counts.”
Robertson auditioned for(试演) it for a very long time before she even read the script.Once she read the script,she just loved how full the story was.She was satisfied by it.She felt happy,like she had just been on an adventurous ride.She was also sad,joyful,and hopeful.She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script and it really got her thinking and it made her want to be a more positive person.She was very happy when she found out she got the role.It felt like all her hard work paid off.
4.What do we know about Brittany Robertson from the passage
A.She could see into the future. B.She is the author of the story.
C.She plays the part of Casey. D.She is a wide-eyed dreamer.
5.What does the underlined phrase “make sense of” most probably mean
A.Enter. B.Know.
C.Cover. D.Miss.
6.What lesson does Robertson get from the movie
A.Look at the future positively. B.Be sure to do many great things.
C.Small things are simple things. D.The world is full of secret.
7.After reading the script,Robertson________.
A.felt very excited B.had a mixed feeling
C.felt successful D.went on a magical journey
【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了迪士尼影片《明日世界》。影片中的大眼睛姑娘给观众留下了深刻的印象,她就是Casey的扮演者布丽特妮·罗伯森(Brittany Robertson)。
4.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“she had to audition(试镜)many times for the part of Casey”和第四段的“when she found out she got the role”可知,她在影片中扮演Casey。
5.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段的最后一句“他们两人执行了一项揭开存在于时间和宇宙之间的明日世界的秘密。”可知,make sense of的意思为“了解;弄懂”。故选B项。
6.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中“...being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future.”可知,演这部电影使她更积极地看待未来。
7.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script...”可知,B项中的“a mixed feeling”与此相符。
C
The world’s insects are going down the path of extinction,threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”,according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered,the analysis found. The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals,birds and reptiles.
“It should be of huge concern to all of us,for insects are at the heart of every food web. They pollinate(授粉) the large majority of plant species,keep the soil healthy,recycle nutrients,control pests,and much more. Love them or loathe them,we humans cannot survive without insects,” said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.
The analysis,published in the journal BiologicalConservation,says intensive(集约型) agriculture is the main driver of the declines,particularly the heavy use of pesticides. Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors.
“If insect species losses cannot be stopped,this will have catastrophic consequences for both the planet’s ecosystems and for the survival of mankind. It is very rapid. In 10 years you will have a quarter less,in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none,” said review author Francisco Sánchez-Bayo,at the University of Sydney,Australia.
One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on many birds,reptiles,amphibians and fish that eat insects. “If this food source is taken away,all these animals starve to death,” he said. Such effects have already been seen in Puerto Rico,where a recent study revealed a 98% fall in ground insects over 35 years.
Matt Shardlow,at the conservation charity Buglife,said: “It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful state of the world’s insect populations. It is increasingly obvious that the planet’s ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible trends.”
8.Why are people worried about the insect decline
A.They are vital to ecosystems. B.They provide food for pests.
C.They pollinate all plants. D.They enrich the soil.
9.What is the main cause of insect losses
A.More and more trees. B.Restrictions on pesticides.
C.Intensive agriculture. D.Friendly environment.
10.Where can you find the general time of insect losses
A.In Paragraph 1.B.In Paragraph 2.C.In Paragraph 3.D.In Paragraph 4.
11.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Humans Can Survive the Punishment of Nature
B.Insect Declining Is Breaking Nature’s Ecosystems
C.Nature’s Ecosystems Are Influenced by Humans
D.Insects and Animals Are Dying Out in Puerto Rico
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是昆虫数量的减少对自然生态系统的危害。
8.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The world’s insects are going down the path of extinction,threatening a ‘catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems’...”可知,人们之所以担心昆虫数量的减少,是因为它们对生态系统至关重要。
9.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The analysis,published in the journal BiologicalConservation,says intensive(集约型) agriculture is the main driver of the declines,particularly the heavy use of pesticides.”可知,发表在《生物保护》杂志上的分析说集约农业是昆虫数量下降的主要驱动力,尤其是大量使用农药。
10.D 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In 10 years you will have a quarter less,in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none...”可知,在第四段中可以找到昆虫减少的大体时间。
11.B 主旨大意题。最后一段中提到“看到这些显示世界昆虫种群的可怜状态的证据是发人深思的。越来越明显的是,地球的生态正受到破坏,为了预防和改变这些可怕的趋势,需要一个强大和全球的努力”。由此推知,本文最佳标题是“Insect Declining Is Breaking Nature’s Ecosystems(昆虫数量的减少正在破坏自然生态系统)”。
D
(2023河北石家庄市高二联考)The home of the future won’t be completely different and we will be living in houses and flats just as we do today. But people will want to shape their homes to match their dreams. No two homes will be the same. People will be able to buy “house kits” containing a basic house structure,with movable walls,doors and windows. They will put together the different parts to create the home they want.
Many jobs that we do today will disappear,and others will still exist but will change and new jobs will be created. Skilled workers such as builders,gardeners and electricians won’t disappear because machines can’t replace them. Teachers will still exist because students need human contact. But they will be using modern technology in class more and students will be working more from home. The medical technology revolution and space travel will create new jobs which we can only imagine today.
Space holidays will develop in the future,but these holidays won’t be for everyone because they won’t be cheap. Short space trips will develop first,then space hotels will orbit the earth where it will be possible to have a longer vacation. By the end of the next century,there will be holiday centres on the moon with leisure facilities for families.
Paper won’t exist in the future. Instead,there will be e-paper which people will be able to use over and over again. This will develop in order to save natural resources. E-newspapers and e-magazines will replace traditional newspapers and magazines and we will download information and news articles from the Internet every day onto our reusable paper.
The laws of physics tell us that the earth is going to disappear sometime in the future. This isn’t going to happen tomorrow but scientists predict that it will happen in five billion years when our sun explodes. We will have to explore the universe and find another home. At some point in the distant future,either we stay on the earth and die with it,or we leave and move to another planet. There won’t be any other choice.
12.What will homes of the future be like
A.They will be completely different from those of today.
B.They will be very similar to our homes.
C.They will be movable as you want.
D.They will be different from one another.
13.Space trips and staying in space hotels will________.
A.become a very common way to spend a holiday
B.be the cheapest holiday choice for families
C.still only be for very rich people
D.attract a lot of people
14.Why will e-paper replace traditional paper
A.Because it won’t waste natural resource.
B.Because young people like it.
C.Because it will be cheaper to produce.
D.Because it will be convenient to carry.
15.We will have to move to another planet________.
A.if we want to live a better life B.if we want to save the human race
C.when the earth explodes D.when the earth is too crowded to live on
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章向我们介绍了未来生活,包括我们未来的家、职业、太空旅行和可重复利用的电子纸等。
12.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“No two homes will be the same. ”可知,没有两个家是一样的。由此可知,未来的家彼此之间都是不同的。故选D项。
13.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Space holidays will develop...they won’t be cheap. ”可知,太空度假将在未来发展,但这些假期不是所有人都可以享受的,因为它们不会便宜。由此可推断出,太空旅行和住在太空旅馆的人仍然是非常富有的人。故选C项。
14.A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Paper won’t exist...to save natural resources. ”可知,纸在未来不再存在,取而代之的是人们可以反复使用的电子纸。这是为了节约自然资源而发展的。由此可知,电子纸取代传统纸张是因为它不会浪费自然资源。故选A项。
15.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“At some point... to another planet. ”可知,在遥远的将来的某个时候,我们要么留在地球上,和它一起死去,要么离开地球,搬到其他星球上去。由此可知,如果我们想拯救人类,就必须搬去其他星球。故选B项。
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。
Futurologists are making a lot of predictions about our future life.__16__ By 2048,some futurologists foresee that some “talking” buildings will appear in our life.
By the middle of the century,it’s believed that buildings will be able to “talk” to people through various sensors when the heating needs to be turned on.__17__ Instead,a lot of networks will appear,which can be compared to a human nervous system. In the next 30 years,buildings will be made from concrete plastics and shape-changing materials. All of them can heal themselves at that time. __18__ there will be a need for new kinds of elevators,through which vehicles could even travel into the buildings. German engineers have already started working on such technology called Multi.
By mid-century,scientists believe that buildings will be miles tall. Some of them may be very large and they can function as small cities. By comparison,at present,the world’s tallest building,the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,measures 829.8 metres high.__19__ their windows will be replaced by virtual screens. In this way,people can choose any view as they like.
At height extremes,a London Spaceport is also likely to come into being by 2048 as the space industry develops very quickly. There is a huge cost advantage going to space from as high a base as possible.__20__
A.As cities are being very crowded,
B.As a result,there will be no switches.
C.As the future building can rise through the clouds,
D.As architects are racing to develop the world’s tallest buildings,
E.They are predicting how we will travel,work and live in the next 30 years.
F.Therefore,a spaceport is very likely to be over 10 km,using carbon-based materials.
G.What is more likely,though,is that planes will become smarter and may even become autonomous.
【语篇解读】未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做出了很多预测。他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活。
16.E 根据上文提到的“未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做很多预测”可知,E项“他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活”可承接上文。
17.B 根据上文的“will be able to ‘talk’ to people...when the heating needs to be turned on”可知,B项是上文的结果。
18.D 根据下文的“there will be a need for new kinds of elevators...”可知,D项可作为过渡,引出下文。
19.C 根据下文的“their windows”可知,上文应该提到高楼,所以选C项。D项虽提到“the world’s tallest buildings”,但是和下文无法衔接。
20.F 本段提到“a London Spaceport”,F项和上文构成因果关系,而且spaceport为同词复现。
第二部分 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。
(2022年新高考全国Ⅰ卷)My husband,our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our __21__ are funny,especially from the early years when our children were little. Once,we __22__ along Chalk Creek. I was __23__ that our 15-month-old boy would fall into the creek(小溪). I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was __24__,and his crying let the whole campground know it. So __25__ tying him up,I just kept a close eye on him. It __26__ — he didn’t end up in the creek. My three-year-old,however,did.
Another time,we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we __27__,but storms moved in fast in the mountains,and this one quickly __28__ our peaceful morning trip. The __29__ picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to __30__ the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No __31__. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor. As we all sat there __32__,a fisherman pulled up,threw us a rope and towed(拖) us back. We were __33__.
Now,every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage,we are filled with a sense of __34__,wondering what camping fun and __35__ we will experience next.
21.A.ideas B.jokes
C.memories D.discoveries
22.A.camped B.drove
C.walked D.cycled
23.A.annoyed B.surprised
C.disappointed D.worried
24.A.unhurt B.unfortunate
C.uncomfortable D.unafraid
25.A.due to B.instead of
C.apart from D.as for
26.A.worked B.happened
C.mattered D.changed
27.A.signed up B.calmed down
C.checked out D.headed off
28.A.arranged B.interrupted
C.completed D.recorded
29.A.wind B.noise
C.temperature D.speed
30.A.find B.hide
C.start D.fix
31.A.luck B.answer
C.wonder D.signal
32.A.patiently B.tirelessly
C.doubtfully D.helplessly
33.A.sorry B.brave
C.safe D.right
34.A.relief B.duty
C.pride D.excitement
35.A.failure B.adventure
C.performance D.conflict
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了和家人在旅行过程中经历过的趣事与冒险。现在她仍然和家人都十分期待即将开展的冒险。
21.C 句意:我们的一些回忆很有趣,尤其是在早些年我们的孩子很小的时候。根据上文“have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years”以及下文“especially from the early years when our children were little.”可推知,此处指作者认为自己与家人一起冒险的一些回忆是有趣的。故选C项。
22.A 句意:有一次,我们沿着白垩溪露营。根据上文“My husband,our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.”可知,此处指作者与家人一起在溪边露营。故选A项。
23.D 句意:我担心我们15个月大的孩子会掉进小溪里。根据下文“I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot.”可推知,此处指作者担心自己的孩子会掉进小溪里,所以才在他的腰上系了一根绳子。故选D项。
24.C 句意:他很不舒服,他的哭声让整个营地都知道了这一点。根据上文“I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot.”以及下文“his crying let the whole campground know it”可推知,此处指孩子身上被绑绳子后感觉不舒服,所以才会哭。故选C项。
25.B 句意:所以我没有把他绑起来,而是密切关注着他。根据上文“He was __24__,and his crying let the whole campground know it.”以及下文“I just kept a close eye on him.”可推知,此处指孩子身上被绑绳子后感觉不舒服,所以作者放弃在他身上绑绳子,而是密切关注着他。故选B项。
26.A 句意:它起作用了,他最终没有掉进小溪里。根据下文“...he didn’t end up in the creek.”可推知,此处指作者的密切关注起作用了,孩子没有掉进小溪里。故选A项。
27.D 句意:我们出发时,天空很晴朗,但山中风暴来势汹汹,暴风雨很快中断了我们平静的晨间旅行。根据上文“The sky was clear”以及下文“but storms move in fast in the mountains”可推知,此处指天气突然变化,出发时还天气晴朗。故选D项。
28.B 句意:同上题。根据上文“storms move in fast in the mountains,and this one quickly”以及下文“our peaceful morning trip”可推知,此处指暴风雨来临,作者的旅行被迫中断了。故选B项。
29.A 句意:狂风大作,雷声隆隆。根据上文“storms move in fast in the mountains”可推知,此处指大风刮了起来。故选A项。
30.C 句意:我丈夫停止钓鱼来启动马达。根据下文“Nothing. He tried again.”以及“We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor.”可推知,此处指作者的丈夫尝试将船启动。故选C项。
31.A 句意:没有好运。根据下文“We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor.”可推知,此处指作者的丈夫再次尝试启动,也没有获得好运,船依然无法启动。故选A项。
32.D 句意:当我们无助地坐在那里时,一个渔夫停了下来,扔给我们一根绳子并把我们拖了回来。根据上文“We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor.”可推知,此处指在天气恶劣的情况下船无法启动了,作者与家人十分无助地坐着。故选D项。
33.C 句意:我们安全了。根据上文“a fisherman pulled up,threw us a rope and towed(拖) us back”可推知,此处指得到了渔夫的帮助,作者和家人安全了。故选C项。
34.D 句意:现在,每年当我丈夫把露营车从车库里拉出来时,我们都会充满兴奋,想知道接下来我们会经历什么样的露营乐趣和冒险。结合语境,再根据下文“wondering what camping fun”可推知,此处指作者期待接下来的露营,充满兴奋。故选D项。
35.B 句意:现在,每年当我丈夫把露营车从车库里开出来时,我们都会非常兴奋,想知道接下来我们会经历什么样的露营乐趣和冒险。根据上文“Now,every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage,we are filled with a sense of excitement,wondering what camping fun and...”以及下文“we will experience next”可推知,此处指作者与家人仍然十分期待即将开展的冒险。故选B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。
(2023山东济宁市高二联考)Li Qiang couldn’t believe that he had travelled to the year AD 3008 36.________ a time capsule.Transported by Wang Ping’s parents’ company 37.________ (call) “Future Tours”,he started his first time trip.On his 38.________(arrive),the totally new surroundings were difficult for him 39.________(tolerate).His head ached for lack of fresh air 40.________ he also suffered from “time lag”.41.________(lucky),his guide,Wang Ping,who was very understanding,gave him much help in time.He gave Li Qiang some green tablets and a mask,42.________ helped Li overcome the problems.
After a short time of feeling unsettled and nervous,Li Qiang was back on 43.________(he)feet again.Then he followed Wang Ping to collect a hovering carriage that 44.________(drive) by computer.Soon he could fly as swiftly as Wang Ping.Then they arrived at a strange-looking house belonging to Wang Ping’s parents.Li Qiang was treated to a delicious dinner and had a wonderful bath there.45.________(exhaust),Li Qiang slid into bed and fell fast asleep.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇科普类文章,主要介绍了李强乘坐时间舱到公元3008年的一次“未来之旅”。文章还描述了他在新环境中的经历。
36.in 考查介词。表示“乘坐在……的里面”,故答案为in。
37.called 考查过去分词作后置定语。此处company和call之间是被动关系,用过去分词作后置定语,故答案为called。
38.arrival 考查名词。“on/upon+名词/动名词”表示“一……就……”; arrive的名词形式是arrival。故填arrival。
39.to tolerate 考查不定式。此处为固定句式:sth.+be+adj.(easy/difficult/hard/ comfortable...)+for sb.+to do...。故答案为to tolerate。
40.and 考查并列连词。此处是并列句,表示顺承。故答案为and。
41.Luckily 考查副词。此处是副词修饰整个句子,且位于句首,故首字母应大写。故答案为Luckily。
42.which 考查非限制性定语从句。此处“some green tablets and a mask”是先行词,指物,在后面的非限制性定语从句中作主语,故答案为which。
43.his 考查形容词性物主代词。此处要用形容词性物主代词修饰名词feet。故答案为his。
44.was driven 考查一般过去时的被动语态。此处“a hovering carriage”是先行词,在后面的定语从句中作主语,与谓语动词drive之间是被动关系。结合句意并根据前面的followed可知,这里用一般过去时的被动语态。故答案为was driven。
45.Exhausted 考查形容词。此处是形容词作原因状语,表示“筋疲力尽的”,且位于句首,此时首字母应大写。故答案为Exhausted。
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“My Career Plan”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括:
1.分析自己的兴趣和天赋;
2.提出未来的职业规划。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.题目已为你写好;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
My Career Plan
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One possible version:
My Career Plan
My future career objective is to be a fashion designer. Why do I have such a career plan The reasons are as follows.
Last year,at our school Art Festival,I designed the costumes for our class play,which my classmates and teachers thought were nice and novel. Actually,I am really good at drawing and have a talent for fashion design,which inspires me to pursue my dream of fashion design. After much thought,I decided to develop my skills and get the right qualifications by studying art and fashion design at university. Therefore,I need to work hard to go to university.
I hope that I can seek a job as a fashion designer after graduation from university.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面文章,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Last Sunday,I received a phone call from my friend,Alun. He asked me to help with his group who entertained at the local hospitals. Due to my unfinished homework,I was unwilling to go,but finally I was persuaded to help out this one time,which proved to be an unforgettable and meaningful experience.
That evening,Alun picked me up and we went to a local hospital. I was going to join his musical group with my guitar and maybe sing some solo songs as well.
The hospital was large. When guided into the hall we were surprised to see so many patients and staff there. A sight like this aroused our sympathy. Some patients were in wheelchairs or with their arms in bandages,while others were with their drips attached. Maybe their days seemed to be dull during the period of treatment,so our coming brought some colour into their lives. Seeing their happy faces,I thought joining Alun’s group was a worthwhile thing to do.
Among the audience,I spotted one particular young girl aged about 13 who was wearing a head scarf and appeared to be more delighted than the others. When we started our performance,excitement filled the hall. Alun mentioned to me that the young girl who I had noticed earlier was singing along with all our songs quietly to herself. At a break,out of curiosity,I asked one of the nurses about the girl. She said that the girl suffered serious burns and was being treated and that she was a bit down these days,but our performance had lifted the girl’s spirits. Our songs moved all the people present. They all cheered for us,including the young girl and we were inspired. Facing these lovely people,we really wanted to do more.
注意:
1.续写的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
We asked the girl if she would like to sing with us.___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
One possible version:
We asked the girl if she would like to sing with us.At first,she refused our suggestion,saying she had never sung in front of audience before,and that she was afraid of getting it wrong.However,after our encouragement,she decided to try one song but only as part of our group,which turned out to be a success.She had a soft and clear voice and it was amazing.The audience looked at her with adoration.They warmly applauded and it lasted for several minutes.
After her performance,I saw a change in the girl’s eyes. ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
One possible version:
After her performance, I saw a change in the girl’s eyes.They seemed much brighter than when we had first met her just a couple of hours ago.She appeared to have gained a lot of confidence from this experience.She told me we had made her day.A bright smile spread across the little girl’s face.I was pleased that I neither missed the opportunity to help others nor just thought of myself and my own needs.Stepping out not only helped people in need,but also gave me the sweet taste of helping others.