第二单元测评
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What can we learn from the conversation
A.Frank was still alive after a car accident.
B.Frank’s car was lost.
C.Frank fell out of a car.
2.Where does the conversation take place
A.In a hospital. B.In a school. C.In a shop.
3.What are the two speakers talking about
A.The future plan. B.The weather. C.The TV program.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In the office. B.In the supermarket. C.On the phone.
5.Why does the woman want to borrow a car
A.To see a film. B.To meet her parents. C.To go to a party.
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至8题。
6.Why does Linda ask her daddy to give her something
A.Because it will be cold soon.
B.Because it is Linda’s birthday tomorrow.
C.Because he has a lot of money.
7.What does Linda’s father want to buy for her at first
A.A new coat. B.A new dictionary. C.A mobile phone.
8.What will the two speakers do this afternoon
A.Have dinner together. B.Buy a birthday cake. C.Go to the supermarket.
听第7段材料,回答第9、10题。
9.What does the woman have to do
A.Meet Alice and Bill. B.See a movie. C.Do all her homework.
10.What can we know about the man
A.He never went to school.
B.He learned at school a long time ago.
C.He wasn’t good at study.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
11.Where are the two speakers
A.In the office. B.In a car. C.At school.
12.Why is the man sleepy
A.He didn’t sleep well last night.
B.He didn’t sleep at all last night.
C.He slept late last night.
13.What’s wrong with the man’s father
A.He has some trouble with his heart.
B.He has a bad cough.
C.He has a chest pain.
14.What does the woman advise the man to do
A.Take more medicine. B.Do some exercise. C.Ask for a leave.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
15.What’s the most possible relationship between the two speakers
A.Friends. B.Brother and sister. C.Husband and wife.
16.How long did the man stay in Hong Kong
A.10 days. B.15 days. C.20 days.
17.Why couldn’t the woman get in touch with the man when he was in Hong Kong
A.Because he didn’t have a telephone.
B.Because his telephone number was changed.
C.Because he didn’t want to answer her call.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What did Rosemary’s father do that day
A.He went out to look for his wife.
B.He prepared meals for his parents.
C.He took his wife to the hospital.
19.What happened to Rosemary
A.She lost her parents.
B.She lost her hands.
C.She lost her legs.
20.Which of the following words can be used to describe Rosemary
A.Dependent.
B.Beautiful.
C.Independent.
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
Come and enjoy Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons performed by live musicians!
Tickets
△Zone A Seating (Excellent Visibility,$75)
△Zone B Seating (Great Visibility,$60)
△Zone C Seating (Good Visibility,$45)
△Zone D Seating (Restricted Visibility,$30)
Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.
Highlights
*A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.
*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet.
*A safe and socially-distanced event,ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.
General Info
*Dates and times:Various dates,at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm (select during purchase).
*How long:65 minutes.Doors open 45 minutes before the start time.We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event,as late entry is not permitted.
*Where:Events on Oxlade
*Age requirement:Must be 8 years old or older to attend.Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
*Please note:The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors,and the space will not be that dark.In the case of rain,the event will be moved to the indoor area of the venue.
Description
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelight experience,this performance is for you.You don’t need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening;simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmosphere and the pieces you’ll hear.
Join our musicians for an evening under the stars,and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi’s most treasured masterpieces!
21.What can someone with a $45 ticket do
A.Perform on the stage. B.Enjoy good visibility.
C.Select a seat in Zone B. D.Take photos with the musicians.
22.What should potential audiences keep in mind
A.Arrive at the venue on time. B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.
C.The performance lasts 45 minutes. D.The event will be canceled if it rains.
23.What do we know about the 8:30 pm performance
A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.
B.Its performers differ on different dates.
C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.
D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.
B
Fu Cong,a Chinese-born pianist,died on Monday at a hospital in London,where he had lived for many years.
A lover of classical music from a young age,Mr.Fu began taking piano lessons when he was 7.He made his first stage appearance in 1952.The concert caught the attention of officials in Beijing,who selected him to compete and tour in Eastern Europe.Mr.Fu soon moved to Poland,where he studied at the Warsaw Conservatory(音乐学校) on a scholarship.To prepare for the fifth Chopin Competition in Warsaw in 1955,he practiced so hard that he hurt his fingers and was nearly cut from the first round of the competition.
Mr.Fu was one of the first Chinese pianists to achieve global fame when he took third place in the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1955.He also won a special prize for his performance of Chopin’s mazurkas.Almost overnight,he became a national hero.To China,Mr.Fu’s recognition in a well-known international competition was evidence that the country could stand on its own artistically in the West.Chinese reporters came to interview Mr.Fu,while many others went to his father,Fu Lei,for advice on child-raising.
In 1981,a volume of letters written by his father,was published in China.Full of advice,encouragement,life teachings and strict paternal love,the book Fu Lei’s Family Letters became a best-seller in China.Besides influencing a generation of Chinese,Mr.Fu’s words resonated (引起共鸣) long after his death with the person for whom they were intended.
“My father had a saying that ‘First you must be a person,then an artist,and then a musician,and only then can you be a pianist,’” Mr.Fu Cong once recalled in an interview.“Even now,I believe in this order—that it should be this way and that I am this way.”
24.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A.Fu Cong’s achievements in music. B.Fu Cong’s stage performances.
C.Fu Cong’s experiences of learning music. D.Fu Cong’s efforts for competitions.
25.Why does Fu Cong’s global recognition mean a lot to China
A.It earns Chinese arts a place in the West.
B.It promotes the spread of Chinese culture.
C.It proves Chinese people’s love for music.
D.It enables Chinese art education to be recognized.
26.What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 4 refer to
A.Fu Lei’s Family Letters. B.Young people of China.
C.Fu Cong and his family. D.Readers of Fu Lei’s Family Letters.
27.Which of the following agrees with Fu Lei’s ideas in the last paragraph
A.It’s easy to be an artist.
B.It requires various qualities to be a pianist.
C.Everyone should develop an interest in art.
D.Talent is of greatest importance for a pianist.
C
Scandinavian architecture is a relatively new construct that drew public attention within the last century.It tends to include works associated with Sweden,Denmark,Norway,Finland and Iceland,and it is undoubtedly one of the more influential styles in modern times.
The Scandinavian design style is both simple and comfortable,modern and historic.Home builders influenced by this style are expert at mixing traditional vernacular (民间风俗的) styles with modern technology to create a space that is beautiful and aims to make your life better.
Before the early 20th century,much of Scandinavian architecture was vernacular in nature.Homes were built in a simple way using locally sourced materials and knowledge.However,it can be argued that this lack of formal architectural schooling promoted more craftsmanship and creativity as time went on.These vernacular builders were more concerned with function than form.An early example of this is the turf houses in Iceland,which were homes with green roofs that could keep the house in comfortable temperature throughout seasons in an affordable way.
The modern-day version of Scandinavian architecture grew out of this grassroots approach to building.Public buildings originally mixed Neoclassical elements with traditional building styles based on local practices.In the 1930s,the concept of Functionalism was introduced in Scandinavia.With its inspiration,architects wanted the buildings to be simple,but they also wanted them to be beneficial to people in some thoughtful way.For instance,the Paimio Sanatorium that was built in 1933 focused on maximizing quality air and light for tuberculosis (结核病) patients.So while modern architecture is all about simple,clean lines,Scandinavian architecture is that and also a style of building that thinks about how public spaces and homes can be valuable to humankind.
28.What is a feature of Scandinavian architecture before the early 20th century
A.Practical function. B.Professional design.
C.Creative appearance. D.Recyclable materials.
29.What can we learn about the modern Scandinavian architecture
A.Modern technology is the biggest advantage of it.
B.Architects of this style focus on both simplicity and comfort.
C.The concept of Functionalism was rejected by Scandinavian architects.
D.Its appearance is different from that of other styles of modern architecture.
30.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A.To attract tourists to visit Scandinavia.
B.To show respect to Scandinavian architects.
C.To introduce an architecture style from Europe.
D.To encourage more people to major in architecture.
31.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A.Entertainment. B.Society.
C.Education. D.Culture.
D
Recordings(录音) of angry bees are enough to send big,tough African elephants running away,a new study says.Beehives(蜂窝) either recorded or real may even prevent elephants from damaging farmers’ crops.
Years ago,scientist Lucy King and her team found that elephants avoid certain trees with bees living in them.Today,Lucy wants to see if African honeybees might stop elephants from eating crops.But before she asked farmers to set up beehives on their farms,she needed to find out if the bees would frighten elephants away.
Lucy found a wild beehive inside a tree in northern Kenya and set up a recorder.Then she threw a stone into the beehive,which burst into life.Lucy and her assistant hid in their car until the angry bees had calmed down.Next,Lucy searched out elephant families in Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya and put a speaker in a tree close to each family.
From a distance,Lucy turned on the pre-recorded sound of angry bees while at the same time recording the elephants with a video camera.Half the elephant groups left the area within ten seconds.Out of a total of 17 groups,only one group didn’t react to the sound of the angry bees.Lucy reported that all the young elephants immediately ran to their mothers to hide under them.When Lucy played the sound of a waterfall (瀑布) instead of the angry bees to many of the same elephant families,the animals were undisturbed.Even after four minutes,most of the groups stayed in one place.
Lucy is now studying whether the elephants will continue to avoid the sound of angry bees after hearing it several times.She hasn’t tested enough groups yet to know and she has now begun placing speakers in the fields to see if elephants are frightened away.
32.What can be the title of the passage
A.Bees are the King of the Forest B.How to Keep Elephants Away
C.Don’t Get Close to Bees D.Angry Bees Frighten Big Elephants Away
33.Why did Lucy throw a stone into a wild beehive
A.To record the sound of angry bees. B.To make a video of elephants.
C.To see if elephants would run away. D.To find out more about the behavior of bees.
34.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Young elephants ignore African honeybees.
B.Waterfalls can make elephants stay in one place.
C.Elephants do not go near trees with bees living in them.
D.Farmers do not allow Lucy to carry out tests in their fields.
35.According to the passage,Lucy .
A.works by herself in Africa
B.needs to test more elephant groups
C.has stopped elephants eating crops
D.has got farmers to set up beehives on their farms
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。
Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
About 12 million Americans over 40 have some form of vision impairment(视力障碍). 36 So make sure they have the support they need.Learn how to care for your eye health and keep potential problems in control.So what can you do to keep your eyes healthy
· 37 Eye problems aren’t always obvious,so seeing an eye-doctor for a full eye exam is a good idea.This type of exam can check for eye diseases while they’re still in early period and earlier to treat.
·Protect your eyes.Slip on UV-blocking sunglasses when you’re outside,even if it’s cloudy out.And wear safety glasses or goggles when doing home repairs or playing sports.
·Give your eyes a break. 38 We don’t know how blue light influences vision over time,but in the short term,all those screens can cause eye stress and dry eyes.Take regular screen breaks,and talk to your eye doctor if your dry eye lasts for a long period of time.
·Choose a healthy diet.Increase eye health with fruits and vegetables high in vitamins A,C,and E,like sweet potatoes,oranges,pines and more.Cold-water fish containing omega-3 fatty acids can help protect eyes. 39
·Take care of your contact(隐形眼镜).Follow your doctor’s instructions for contact care and only use contact solution to store and clean them. 40 Turn to Health Grades to connect with the right eye-doctor to check and treat any eye disease.
A.Get a full eye exam.
B.Choose the proper eye-doctor.
C.Your eyes work hard for you every day.
D.Also beans are nice food to keep your eyes fit.
E.You’d better do eye exercises at least twice a day.
F.Mistreating your contacts can cause eye pain,and even vision loss.
G.The common adult spends about 11 hours staring at screens every day.
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。
Lee Hee-ah was born in 1985 in Seoul,Korea.She has no bones in her left thumb.However,as a pianist,she is inspiring 41 around the world.What does not stop is her 42 will.
Hee-Ah began learning to 43 the piano when she was 6 years old.She could not 44 hold a pencil,but her mother thought the lessons might 45 her hands.The girl did more than strengthen her hands.She became a concert 46 traveling in many countries.
Changed foot pedals(踏板) are part of her luggage.When she plays to sold-out concert halls,she includes 47 by Beethoven,Chopin and others in her classical programs.At a 2010 concert in New Zealand,she 48 Canada was her favourite country for touring, 49 by New Zealand.She did not say what she 50 about Canada,but in New Zealand it was the respect to the people with disabilities.
The 51 performer does more than share her 52 for music.She shares her love for life.Her body may be incomplete,but her spirit is 53 .She is full of belief in her own abilities and is a(n) 54 for anyone trying to climb over or 55 their own difficulties.
41.A.hope B.habit
C.honor D.help
42.A.weak B.strong
C.strange D.rich
43.A.sell B.make
C.fix D.play
44.A.ever B.even
C.just D.yet
45.A.recover B.touch
C.strengthen D.protect
46.A.singer B.pianist
C.visitor D.lover
47.A.works B.paintings
C.lyrics D.words
48.A.demanded B.forgot
C.admitted D.planned
49.A.defeated B.carried
C.attached D.followed
50.A.worried B.cared
C.liked D.bought
51.A.tall B.beautiful
C.ugly D.talented
52.A.love B.diary
C.challenge D.dream
53.A.plain B.complete
C.concerned D.nervous
54.A.failure B.adventure
C.example D.pride
55.A.look inside B.pull into
C.search for D.tear down
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。
When I was 14,I decided to make some pocket money by 56. (help) Mr.Miller cut the grass in his garden.I worked hard because that was my first part-time job,57. was important to me.After working for one week,Mr.Miller said that he had no money for me.That surprised me 58.(great).I argued with him,and then I went back home in anger.My parents told me not to be angry 59. Mr.Miller because he was in difficulties.Then my mother called up Mr.Miller and they talked about something on 60. phone.A few days later,my mother asked me to return to Mr.Miller’s garden because he was too weak 61. (look) after it.
When I came back,Mr.Miller said,“Sorry,I’ve no money,but I can do something for you.” He 62.(play) a CD for me.Hearing the beautiful music,I was so 63. (interest) in it that I forgot my money and did the work with pleasure.At last,Mr.Miller gave 64. (I) a ticket to a concert.
After that,I became very fond of music.Now I’m one of the most popular 65. (sing) in our country.I can never thank Mr.Miller too much.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华,作为交换生正在英国学习。你所在的学校要举办The Power of Music为主题的演讲比赛。请写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1.与音乐有关的一次经历;
2.音乐的力量或影响。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已经给出。
Good morning,everyone,
My name is Li Hua.
Thanks for listening.
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。
When I was a little girl,I knew that I had a gift for music.Playing was my love.While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun,playing childish games,I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practicing my beloved piano.When I played,I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy.All I had to worry about was my music.Playing was never boring for me.
I had spent months practicing and the big day finally came.It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition.The music hall was packed with excited audience.I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me.As the fellow competitors were playing,I couldn’t keep my mind on their music.I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings.I had known my music was like the back of my hand.But this time,to my great surprise,I found my fingers completely out of my control.They kept shaking.I nearly burst into tears.Seeing this,mum held my hands tightly in hers.She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up.Then she whispered to my ear,“Sweetie,take it easy.Just listen and enjoy the music.”
I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the center of the stage for the first time.A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano.He looked calm and confident.His fingertips danced on the keyboard.The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air.For a moment,I totally forgot my nervousness.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again.
Suddenly my fingers slipped(滑) and I hit a wrong note.
答案：
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
W:It’s surprising that Frank comes out of the accident alive.
M:That’s true.His car was a total loss,you know.
(Text 2)
W:Your cough is too serious.You need a complete check-up at once.
M:It’s that serious,doctor I’m all right.I’m just coughing sometimes.
(Text 3)
W:It’s raining again.It is always raining these days.
M:Oh,it won’t last long.The weather report says we will have fine weather this afternoon.
(Text 4)
W:Can I speak to Mr.Black,please
M:I’m sorry,but he is out now.
W:Would you please tell Mr.Black to call back Miss Lee
M:Sure.I will.
(Text 5)
W:Can I use your car I’m going to pick up my parents at the train station.
M:All right.Here is the key.
(Text 6)
W:It’s my birthday tomorrow.So what would you give me for my birthday,daddy
M:How about a new dictionary,Linda
W:No,I bought one last month.I think this dictionary is enough for my study.
M:Then,a new coat You know,winter is coming.You will need a new coat for this winter.
W:No,I don’t want it.I’d like you to buy me a mobile phone.
M:A mobile phone Do you need one
W:Yes,very much.Many of my classmates have already got one.I can get in touch with them easily if I have one.
M:Sounds reasonable.All right,I will buy one for you.
W:Let’s go to the supermarket this afternoon.
M:All right.
(Text 7)
W:Aren’t we supposed to go to the movies with Alice and Bill tonight
M:Yes.I told them we’d meet them at the bank at seven thirty.
W:Well,maybe you shouldn’t have told them we could go tonight.I have all the homework to do.
M:I am really looking forward to seeing this movie.Can I do something to help you
W:That would be great! Could you help me with these math problems
M:I think so—if I can remember what I learned at school.It was a long time ago,you know.
(Text 8)
W:Take care!You are driving off the road.
M:I’m sorry I wasn’t noticing.
W:You seem to be quite sleepy.Did you sleep well last night
M:I didn’t sleep the whole night.
W:Why
M:I watched TV until midnight.I was about to go to bed when my father suddenly got ill.So I had to take him to the hospital.
W:Is your father seriously ill
M:Yes,very.The doctor says he has to stay in hospital for some time.
W:But what’s wrong with him
M:He has something wrong with his heart.
W:Why not ask for leave this morning I suggest you not go to work this morning and take a good rest at home.
M:No,I can’t.I’m still new in the office.
W:Then,let me drive the car.
M:Thank you.
(Text 9)
W:Hi,Mike.No see you for a long time.
M:Hi,May! Nice to see you again.
W:Where have you been these days It seems ages since I last saw you.
M:I went to Hong Kong last month and stayed there for half a month.
W:I called you many times,but I wasn’t able to get in touch with you.
M:Oh,I got my phone number changed when I was in Hong Kong.
W:Did you have a good time there
M:Yes,quite a nice time.I drove around with my friends.I also paid a visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland.It’s also the first time for me to see the sea.It’s really a wonderful experience for me.
W:It’s really an exciting experience!
(Text 10)
Rosemary was an independent girl.One day,her father went out to look for his wife who had some trouble with her mind,leaving her alone at home.She tried to prepare meals for her parents.But she turned over the lamp on the stove and caused a big fire.The terrible fire took her hands away.Though her sister was always ready to help her,Rosemary was determined to be completely independent.At school,she studied hard.Most important of all,she was hopeful about her life.Once,she wrote the following in her composition.“I’m lucky.Though I lost my hands,I still have my legs;I am lucky.Though my wings are broken,my heart can still fly.”
1~5 AABCB 6~10 BBCCB
11~15 BBACA 16~20 BBABC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一场音乐会的情况,包括票价、必要信息和音乐会特色等。
21.B 细节理解题。根据Tickets部分中“△ Zone C Seating (Good Visibility,$45)”可知,一张45美元的票可以拥有良好的视野,故选B项。
22.A 细节理解题。根据General Info部分中“We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event,as late entry is not permitted.”可知,要去的观众应该记住准时到达会场,故选A项。
23.C 推理判断题。根据Description部分中“Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelight experience,this performance is for you.”可知,晚上8点半的演出,舞台将用蜡烛装饰,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国著名音乐家傅聪学习音乐、获得成就的经历,也介绍了他受到的父亲的影响。
24.C 主旨大意题。根据第二段内容可知,本段讲述了傅聪学习音乐的经历,故选C项。
25.A 细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“To China,Mr.Fu’s recognition in a well-known international competition was evidence that the country could stand on its own artistically in the West.”可知,傅聪被全球认可对中国意义重大是因为它为中国艺术在西方赢得了一席之地,故选A项。
26.A 词义猜测题。根据第四段关键句“Full of advice,encouragement,life teachings and strict paternal love,the book Fu Lei’s Family Letters became a best-seller in China.Besides influencing a generation of Chinese,Mr.Fu’s words resonated long after his death with the person for whom they were intended.”可知,此处的they指代上文提到的《傅雷家书》里的信件,故选A项。
27.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“My father had a saying that ‘First you must be a person,then an artist,and then a musician,and only then can you be a pianist,’Mr.Fu Cong once recalled in an interview.”可知,傅聪认为,成为一名钢琴家需要各方面的品质,故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现代斯堪的纳维亚的建筑风格,以及它是如何发展而来的。
28.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Before the early 20th century,much of Scandinavian architecture was vernacular in nature.Homes were built in a simple way using locally sourced materials and knowledge.”可知,在20世纪初之前斯堪的纳维亚的建筑特点是实用性。故选A项。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The Scandinavian design style is both simple and comfortable,modern and historic.”和最后一段中的“So while modern architecture is all about simple,clean lines,Scandinavian architecture is that and also a style of building that thinks about how public spaces and homes can be valuable to humankind.”可知,现代斯堪的纳维亚的建筑风格更注重简单和舒适,同时也兼顾公共空间和住宅对人类的价值。故选B项。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The Scandinavian design style is both simple and comfortable,modern and historic.”,第四段中的“The modern-day version of Scandinavian architecture grew out of this grassroots approach to building.”和最后一段中的“So while modern architecture is all about simple,clean lines,Scandinavian architecture is that and also a style of building that thinks about how public spaces and homes can be valuable to humankind.”推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是给读者介绍来自欧洲的一种(斯堪的纳维亚位于欧洲)建筑风格。故选C项。
31.D 推理判断题。通读全文,文章主要介绍了现代斯堪的纳维亚的建筑风格,以及它是如何发展而来的。文章讲述的是建筑文化知识,可以推测,本文可能选自报纸的文化版块。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究表明,愤怒的蜜蜂的录音足以让高大强壮的非洲象逃跑。
32.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Recordings of angry bees are enough to send big,tough African elephants running away,a new study says.”可知,文章主要介绍了愤怒的蜜蜂会把大象吓跑,故选D项。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Lucy found a wild beehive inside a tree in northern Kenya and set up a recorder.Then she threw a stone into the beehive,which burst into life.Lucy and her assistant hid in their car until the angry bees had calmed down.”可推知,露西向野生蜂窝扔石头,是为了让它们愤怒从而记录下蜜蜂的声音,故选A项。
34.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Years ago,scientist Lucy King and her team found that elephants avoid certain trees with bees living in them.”可知,大象不会靠近有蜜蜂居住的树,故选C项。
35.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“She hasn’t tested enough groups yet to know and she has now begun placing speakers in the fields to see if elephants are frightened away.”可知,露西需要检测更多的大象群,故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了五种保持眼睛健康的方法。
36.C 细节理解题。根据上文“About 12 million Americans over 40 have some form of vision impairment.”可知,本段内容与眼睛和视力有关。根据下文“So make sure they have the support they need.Learn how to care for your eye health and keep potential problems in control.”可知,下文阐述的是我们应该重视眼睛的健康。C项讲述了眼睛每天都在为我们努力工作,所以我们要重视眼睛的健康,与下文构成因果关系,下文的they代指的是选项中的eyes。C项符合段落主题,故选C项。
37.A 段落大意题。空格处为段落主旨句。根据下文“Eye problems aren’t always obvious,so seeing an eye-doctor for a full eye exam is a good idea.”可知,本段内容建议我们做全面的眼睛检查。A项中的full eye exam与下文的a full eye exam话题一致。A项能够概括段落主旨,故选A项。
38.G 细节理解题。根据下文“We don’t know how blue light influences vision over time,but in the short term,all those screens can cause eye stress and dry eyes.”可知,本段讲述的是电子设备的屏幕对眼睛的伤害。G项讲述了长时间盯着屏幕对眼睛有害,选项中的screens与下文中的those screens话题一致。G项符合段落主旨,故选G项。
39.D 推理判断题。根据上文“Increase eye health with fruits and vegetables high in vitamins A,C,and E”可知,本段讲述的是有利于眼睛健康的食物。D项中的豆科植物也是有利于眼睛健康的食物的一种。D项符合段落主旨,故选D项。
40.F 推理判断题。根据上文“Follow your doctor’s instructions for contact care and only use contact solution to store and clean them.”可知,本段讲述的是隐形眼镜的问题,我们要按照医生的指示佩戴并护理隐形眼镜。F项讲述的是隐形眼镜护理不当的危害,且能引起下文的“connect with the right eye-doctor to check and treat any eye disease”,如果眼睛出现问题,要去看医生。F项符合段落主旨,故选F项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了韩国首尔的残疾钢琴家李僖芽的经历。
41.A 根据上文“She has no bones in her left thumb.”以及下文“She became a concert traveling in many countries.”可知,李僖芽身残志坚,作为钢琴家周游世界,她给全世界带来了希望,故选A项。
42.B 根据语境以及下文“will”可知,此处表示她坚强的意志,故选B项。
43.D 根据上文“as a pianist”可知,李僖芽从六岁开始学习弹钢琴,play the piano表示“弹钢琴”,故选D项。
44.B 根据上文“She has no bones in her left thumb.”可知,她甚至不能握住一支铅笔,故选B项。
45.C 根据下文“The girl did more than strengthen her hands.”可知,此处表示她的母亲认为这些课程可能会增强她的双手,故选C项。
46.B 根据上文“However,as a pianist,she is inspiring 41 around the world.”可知,她成了一名钢琴家,故选B项。
47.A 根据下文“by Beethoven,Chopin and others in her classical programs”可知,此处表示贝多芬、肖邦和其他人的作品,故选A项。
48.C 根据下文“Canada was her favourite country for touring, 49 by New Zealand”可知,此处表示她承认巡回演出时她最喜欢加拿大,其次是新西兰,故选C项。
49.D 根据上文“she 48 Canada was her favourite country for touring”可推测,此处表示接下来是新西兰,故选D项。
50.C 根据上文“she 48 Canada was her favourite country for touring”可知,此处表示她没有说关于加拿大她喜欢什么,故选C项。
51.D 根据上文“She has no bones in her left thumb.However,as a pianist,she is inspiring 41 around the world.”可知,她身体有残疾,但是依然能成为鼓舞全世界的钢琴家,所以她是有天赋的,故选D项。
52.A 根据下文“She shares her love for life.”可知,此处表示她不仅分享对音乐的热爱,故选A项。
53.B 根据上文“Her body may be incomplete,but her spirit is”可知,此处表示她的精神是完整的,故选B项。
54.C 根据上文“She is full of belief in her own abilities”以及下文“for anyone trying to climb over or 55 their own difficulties”可知,她是任何希望跨越或者消除障碍的人的榜样,故选C项。
55.D look inside看里面;pull into驶入;search for搜索;tear down拆除。根据下文“their own difficulties”可知,此处表示消除他们自己的障碍,故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了作者帮助米勒先生打理花园没有获得工钱,但是因为米勒先生的唱片和音乐会门票爱上了音乐并成为有名的歌手的故事。
56.helping 考查动词-ing形式。根据介词by后跟动词-ing形式可知,此处填help的动词-ing形式helping。
57.which 考查定语从句。此处需要填入一个既能充当主语又具备连接句子功能的关系代词,引导非限制性定语从句,替代前面整个句子,故填which。
58.greatly 考查副词。此处需填副词,修饰谓语动词surprised,故填greatly。
59.with 考查介词。固定搭配be angry with sb “对某人生气”,故填with。
60.the 考查冠词。固定搭配on the phone,此处缺冠词,故填the。
61.to look 考查动词不定式。too +adj./adv.+ to do sth“太……而不能……”,故填不定式形式to look。
62.played 考查动词时态。根据上文中动词came可知,此处用动词的过去式,故填played。
63.interested 考查形容词。be interested in“对……感到有兴趣的”,故填interested。
64.me 考查代词。此处作gave的间接宾语,使用宾格,故填me。
65.singers 考查名词的单复数。根据句意可知,“我”成了歌手,应用名词,且one of “……之一”,后面应跟名词的复数形式,故填singers。
写作
第一节
Good morning,everyone,
My name is Li Hua.When it comes to music,we have our own stories.As for me,music actually offers me enough power to overcome shortcomings.When failing in the middle exam,I feel so upset that I refuse to communicate with my friends,even my parents.When I hear some inspiring songs,which gives me confidence,I gradually ignore the failure and spare no efforts to study hard.Finally,I make great progress in the final exam.From my experience,I hope that you can obtain the power which music offers to achieve your own dreams.
Thanks for listening.
第二节
Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again.It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach.My mother gave me a pat on the back and said softly,“Just enjoy it,honey!” I found encouragement and confidence in her eyes.I got up,climbed up the stage steps and bowed to the audience.I tried my best to keep calm.I slowly placed my hands on the keyboard,took a deep breath and started to play.To my delight,everything seemed unbelievably smooth.
Suddenly my fingers slipped and I hit a wrong note.I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd’s deep sigh.“Just enjoy it!” Mum’s words echoed in my ears.I continued playing as if nothing had happened.Soon I found myself absorbed in the familiar music world again.Eventually,when I finished my last note,the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering,which was totally out of my expectation.Though I didn’t win the champion,I knew I had learned something more valuable.I realized that learning to enjoy music was more important than the competition itself. 第三单元测评
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5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 are the speakers talking about
A.The time for dinner.
B.The bad cellphone service.
C.The woman’s unclear voice.
2.What will the speakers probably do next
A.Fill the hole. B.Replace the tire. C.Fix the engine.
3.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.On the street. B.In the library. C.In the teaching building.
4.Who plays chess regularly
A.The woman. B.The man’s father. C.The woman’s brother.
5.Why doesn’t the woman hire a gardener
A.To cut down the expenses.
B.To kill the spare time.
C.To learn gardening.
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 did the woman leave her purse
A.At the cinema. B.At the restaurant. C.At the shop.
7.What’s the most important for the woman
A.Her credit card. B.The photo of her son. C.The cash.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What can tourists do in the park
A.Play with animals. B.Go rafting. C.Ride a horse.
9.How much is a family ticket
A.$15. B.$28. C.$35.
10.When is the park closed
A.At 5:30 pm every day. B.At 5:00 pm on workdays. C.At 6:30 pm on the weekends.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday
A.In Beijing.
B.In London.
C.In New York.
12.What does Amanda’s mother want her to do
A.Learn about Chinese culture.
B.Look after her grandmother.
C.Offer some help on the farm.
13.Who did the man plan to go to London with
A.His friends.
B.His mother.
C.His grandmother.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Doing research. B.Looking for a job. C.Choosing a college major.
15.Where will the man probably find information on incomes
A.From the woman. B.On the Internet. C.At the library.
16.Why does the man want to get a well-paid job
A.He wants to learn dancing. B.He wants to travel around. C.He wants to help the poor.
17.What is the woman’s attitude towards the man
A.Supportive. B.Impatient. C.Critical.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What should the man do when coming to the crossroads
A.Walk straight. B.Turn left. C.Turn right.
19.Which place is the post office next to
A.A shoe store. B.A library. C.A bank.
20.When does the post office close according to the woman
A.At 4:00. B.At 4:20. C.At 4:30.
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
Endangered Species (濒危物种) Books for Kids
Will We Miss Them Endangered Species
Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author,this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species,helping other young people learn about these animals as the first step toward saving them.
Author:Alexandra Wright
Publication Date:September,2011
Almost Gone:The World’s Rarest Animals
Have you ever seen a wombat or an Eastern barred bandicoot Probably not.These animals are almost gone from the earth,and they’re not alone.Simple,informative text and cul-paper paintings introduce basic endangered species knowledge to young children.
Author:Steve Jenkins
Publication Date:January,2016
A Poetic Journey into the Wild
Take a journey across land and sea to meet 21 endangered and threatened animals.Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face.The book also lists activities and organizations that provide more detailed information about endangered species protection.
Author:Rachel Allen Dillon
Publication Date:February,2019
Eyewitness:Endangered Animals
This DK Eyewitness book is an exploration of endangered animals around the world,including factors that are driving them toward extinction (灭绝) and ways that we can help them survive.Blocks of text and diverse photographs keep readers turning the pages.
Author:Ben Hoare
Publication Date:August,2015
21.Which book is written by a teenage author
A.A Poetic Journey into the Wild.
B.Eyewitness:Endangered Animals.
C.Almost Gone:The World’s Rarest Animals.
D.Will We Miss Them Endangered Species.
22.What can we find in A Poetic Journey into the Wild
A.Activities of hunting wildlife.
B.Poems about amazing animals.
C.Paintings about some extinct animals.
D.Surroundings of the endangered wildlife.
23.What is the purpose of the text
A.To list some endangered animals.
B.To encourage protection of animals.
C.To introduce endangered species books.
D.To call on readers to fight illegal hunting.
B
Pablo Picasso was born on October 25 in Malaga,Spain in 1881.Taking after his father,Picasso shared a passion(热爱) for painting and art.Even though he wasn’t the best student in school,Picasso excelled at drawing.Noticing his amazing talent,Picasso’s father,an artist,taught him everything he knew.Before long,Picasso could paint and draw much better than his father.With this rich talent,Picasso paid less and less attention to his schoolwork and spent the majority of his day sketching and drawing in notepads and sketchbooks.
When he was a little bit older,Picasso moved twice and was accepted into two fine art programs.However,he didn’t care very much for the special techniques they taught and often wandered the streets by himself drawing the scenes around him.After moving to these two places,Picasso moved back home to Barcelona and decided that he would develop new techniques of art and painting based on what he saw.
Later,Picasso decided to move to Paris,France,where he began perfecting his own techniques of painting,drawing and other forms of art.His drawings,paintings and art included pieces about sadness,poverty,classics and self-portraits.One of his major types of work is called cubism(立体派),which includes art with all sizes of geometric shapes together on the piece of art.This type of art is very important because no other artists had come up with the idea before.Picasso decided to try something new,and as a result,cubism is widely accepted today as a classic style of art.
Picasso inspires us to be always thinking.He tells us to think outside the box and come up with fresh new ideas that can change the world.He surely plays an important role in the art field.
24.What do we know about Picasso as a student at school
A.He shared a passion for his schoolwork. B.He was very proud of his paintings.
C.He showed great talent for drawing. D.He was often praised by his teacher.
25.What did Picasso’s father do when he found Picasso’s gift
A.He encouraged Picasso to do better at school.
B.He felt angry at Picasso for his laziness.
C.He asked Picasso to finish his work on time.
D.He tried his best to help Picasso.
26.What was Picasso’s attitude towards the special techniques at that time
A.He showed no interest in them. B.He thought highly of them.
C.He was curious about them. D.He was concerned about them.
27.What does the author tell us in the last two paragraphs
A.Picasso decided to go to Paris to sell his drawings.
B.Picasso has greatly changed the world a lot.
C.Picasso is a highly creative and influential artist.
D.Picasso can do anything he wants to do.
C
Arun Kumar Bajaj has a very unusual skill — he can paint with a sewing machine.Technically,it’s embroidering,not painting,but his artworks are so detailed that they can pass as paintings to the untrained eyes.And the fact that he does it all with a sewing machine just makes that much more impressive.
Arun was really good at drawing and painting while growing up and dreamed of becoming a famous painter,but his father died suddenly 15 years ago,which destroyed his plans and forced him to give up school in order to run the family business.His father was a tailor and he became one too,but he didn’t let the artist in him die.He started “painting” with a needle and thread,but instead of using his hands,he decided on a rather unusual tool — the sewing machine.It took him a while to master this unique art form,but today he is recognized as the world’s only sewing machine artist.His works become very popular both in India and abroad.It’s easy to see why,just by looking at them,but what really makes his embroideries special is the tool he uses.
“You need to be very careful because once you’ve stitched the cloth,there’s no way you can repair it,” Arun said.“It’s all done in a single layer to give the painting a neat look.” Some of Arun’s most impressive works include a 4×2 feet painting of the court of Ranjit Singh which took the artist over a year to finish.Arun runs a tailoring business in the Adalat Bazar of Patiala,but he devotes a lot of his time to his artistic dream as well.
28.Why do Arun’s paintings leave a deep impression on people
A.They have rich contents.
B.They take many years to finish.
C.They give people a sense of satisfaction.
D.They are finished with a sewing machine.
29.What made Arun give up his former plans
A.His father’s sudden death. B.His families’ encouragement.
C.His love for drawing and painting. D.His position in his family business.
30.What can we infer about Arun’s work
A.It includes painting repair work. B.It requires the use of special cloth.
C.It needs to be done with great care. D.It involves keeping handwriting neat.
31.What’s the text mainly about
A.Arun’s wonderful life journey.
B.Arun’s most impressive works.
C.An expert good at embroidering and sewing.
D.The world’s only sewing machine painter.
D
Claude Monet,Pablo Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci...the art world has never lacked talent.And now,a new painter is ready to join the list,although this one isn’t even human.
Next month,the auction house (拍卖行) Christie’s Prints and Multiples will make history by offering the first piece of artwork created by artificial intelligence (AI) for sale.The painting is a portrait of a man called Edmond,and is expected to be sold for up to $10,000.
The work,which features a man with a mysterious look on his face,was created by software developed by a French art group.Nicolas Laugero Lasserre,an art collector,called the work “strange but amazing”.This isn’t the first example of AI produced artwork,as AI has already been used to write poems and compose songs.However,many people doubt whether it should be called art at all.
According to Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828—1910),art is about creating emotion.It’s “a means of joining people together in the same feelings”,he once said.
So,if the emotion behind art is what makes it,the ability to create and use tools is what makes human beings different from other species.And as a tool itself,the AI technology used to create the portrait is the result of a lot of efforts made by several designers.Together,they “fed” the AI many paintings from the 14th to the 18th centuries,until it was able to work out how to make similar paintings of its own.
The introduction of AI art could be the beginning of a new artistic movement.However,not everyone is ready to welcome these high-tech artists.
“The human mind is what’s behind the AI technology.And the human mind is not a cold,hard fact,” said Oscar Schwartz,a professor of AI.“Rather,it is something that’s created with our opinions and something that changes over time.”
32.Why does the writer mention these famous artists in paragraph 1
A.To introduce talented artists’ works.
B.To make an advertisement for famous artists.
C.To explain a new art form—AI.
D.To introduce a new painter—AI.
33.What can we learn about the AI produced artwork according to paragraph 5
A.It results from human works.
B.It beats human artworks completely.
C.It expresses human feelings effectively.
D.It is beyond the imagination of humans.
34.What does Oscar Schwartz think of the human mind compared with the AI
A.Limited. B.Difficult.
C.Decisive. D.Meaningful.
35.What’s the main idea of this passage
A.An auction house will make history by selling AI artworks.
B.A great many artists think AI-produced artworks are amazing.
C.AI technology can be used to create portraits with the designers’ efforts.
D.AI artworks have come out,but different people hold different opinions.
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。
Education has always been a hot topic.How to educate children can be a sweet but painstaking task for parents,many of whom try to offer their children the best petition between parents over children’s education may start from the kind of animated (动画) series children watch. 36 By watching the former,children can learn English at the same time.However,this does not mean those watching foreign shows perform better than those watching Chinese ones. 37 They can help children learn traditional Chinese culture and history.Take Journey to the West for example. 38
By watching this show,children can learn more about the history of the Tang Dynasty and the development of Buddhist culture in China.Foreign shows can open a window for children to gain a better understanding of the outside world.So,children ought to be encouraged to watch both as long as the content of the show is beneficial.
This can also be applied to other things beyond animated series. 39 However,some parents fail to do this.Their incorrect view can more or less leave an influence on their children.Innocent (天真的) children,influenced by their parents,slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows. 40
A.Chinese shows have their own advantages.
B.Foreign animated series are always the first choice for parents.
C.Children often follow their parents’ advice when choosing animated series.
D.For example,children can be encouraged to read folk tales at home and abroad.
E.Once the view is formed in children’s minds,parents’ education proves a failure.
F.This show is based on one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature.
G.For some parents,watching foreign animated shows is better than watching Chinese ones.
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。
When I was little,I spent much time at my grandfather’s house,watching him paint all day long.What I remember most was how he 41 painting old ships.
As I grew up,we hardly 42 .I noticed he didn’t really 43 much anymore.About a year ago,he had a heart attack.In and out of the 44 for a while,he recovered but was still 45 ,moving around his house in a wheelchair.
Then,I started 46 his house and we began to talk more.We discussed life and our interests.Every time I 47 ,he wanted to talk a lot.I figured he was lonely and enjoyed the 48 .Wondering why he didn’t start painting again,I made it a point to casually (不经意地) 49 it when I came over,telling him often that he should paint again.
It 50 ! He started sending me to buy paint and poster boards.He asked me about colors and 51 me his paintings.I loved the way he painted the 52 ships.He looked happier.Painting seemed to have brought back some 53 part of him.
Cleaning for my grandpa has brought us closer.Despite his seventy-five years of age,I 54 to discourage him from painting.Days like these are 55 ,and I enjoy the little moments.
41.A.missed B.loved
C.avoided D.started
42.A.fought B.explored
C.traveled D.spoke
43.A.paint B.laugh
C.exercise D.care
44.A.office B.hospital
C.ship D.city
45.A.positive B.busy
C.calm D.weak
46.A.searching B.repairing
C.cleaning D.sharing
47.A.set off B.turned up
C.looked around D.called back
48.A.rest B.freedom
C.challenge D.company
49.A.drop B.answer
C.mention D.request
50.A.worked B.continued
C.happened D.appeared
51.A.lent B.showed
C.promised D.delivered
52.A.foreign B.broken
C.empty D.ancient
53.A.fun B.smart
C.youthful D.secret
54.A.refuse B.decide
C.attempt D.fail
55.A.specific B.ordinary
C.valuable D.long
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。
A 5-year-old girl has succeeded in 56. (pay) off the outstanding lunch debts of her classmates simply by selling cookies and hot cocoa.
Katelynn Hardee 57. (inspire) to sell her baked goods after she overheard a student’s mother talking about how she couldn’t afford 58. after-school program for her child.Katelynn’s mother,Karina,had to explain to the youngster that some parents did not have much money as other parents,59. is why some families may not enjoy the same kind of benefits and freedom as the Hardee family.
Since Katelynn ran a lemonade stand over the summer,she decided to set up a cocoa and cookie stand 60.(raise) money for her classmates at Breeze Hill Elementary School.She had 61.(successful) sold all of her cookies and cocoa packets for a grand total of $80 for three hours.Then she had donated the money 62. the school to pay off the lunch debts of 123 students.
“Everybody is so 63. (pride) and happy and other students are talking about ways they can also make a difference,” said Breeze Hill Principal Lori Higley.“It shows that even one small,kind act from a 5-year-old can have an impact on someone in 64. (them) life.”
Katelynn,who plans to raise enough money to pay off the outstanding lunch debts of her entire school district,said,“It’s all about kindness,especially this holiday season,and with everything that’s going on in the world,we just need a little bit 65. (much) kindness out there.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,上周在结束交换课程回国途中不慎将背包丢在了伦敦希思罗国际机场。请你根据以下要点提示给机场负责人写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1.自我介绍;
2.写信目的;
3.期待回复。
注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:中国结Chinese knot
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Lily loved school.However,there was one class Lily worried about more than any other—art.She didn’t know why she just wasn’t any good at drawing,painting,or cutting.
Ms.Clay,the art teacher,stood at the front of the room.“Class,next Friday our school is going to have an art competition,” she announced.Ms.Clay was a great teacher,and Lily liked her a lot.But this announcement made Lily nervous.“Everyone in the school will create a piece of artwork to show in the library.You can use the different types of artwork we have been studying.” Ms.Clay was quite excited when she spoke while Lily found herself sinking lower in her chair.
Lily had the whole weekend to work on her project,but she could not think of anything to do.On Monday,Lily felt frightened,so after school Lily asked Ms.Clay if she could write an art paper instead of doing an art project.
“I understand this project scared you,Lily,” Ms.Clay said.“Just remember,you can create any kind of art you want,” Ms.Clay smiled at her.“Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings—it isn’t always painting,drawing,or cutting.I know you will think of something very creative,and I can’t wait to see it.”
When Lily arrived home,she took out a piece of paper and a pencil.She remembered Ms.Clay’s words.“Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings.” Lily wrote the word “terrified” on her paper.She crumpled (揉皱) the paper and threw it to the side of her desk.
Then Lily stared at the crumpled ball.Suddenly an idea struck her.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Why not create something out of crumpled paper
On Friday,Lily carefully carried her project into the library.
答案：
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:Your voice isn’t clear.Let’s stick to the plan and meet at 8:00 pm at the restaurant.
W:Perfect.I’ll arrive early to meet my parents,then we’ll all sit down together.
M:Seated forever — what Your cell service must be bad.Anyway,see you at 8:00 pm.
(Text 2)
W:Ah,did you hear that What just happened to my car ! Was the engine broken
M:We must have had a flat tire.You drove over that hole in the road pretty hard.
W:Oh,we can fix that.Let’s go out and take a look.
(Text 3)
M:Did you see someone in a yellow dress walking across this street and going to that teaching building
W:No.But I’ll be there for a while — I’ll pass her a message if I see her.
M:Great.Let her know I need to see her in the library.
(Text 4)
M:Do you know how to play chess I’m looking for someone to play against but nobody knows how.
W:I’m afraid I don’t,but my brother does.He’s in another country but he plays online a lot with my dad.
(Text 5)
M:Your yard is always so beautiful,Cathy.You must have a gardener.
W:Oh,no.It would cost at least 50 a month to hire someone to do the work,so I do most of it myself.I enjoy taking care of the flowers,but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.
(Text 6)
M:Good morning,madam.How can I help you
W:Good morning.I left my purse behind yesterday.Has anyone handed it in
M:No.Where do you think you’ve left it
W:I had breakfast at the table by the third window.I left in a hurry and forgot to take it with me.I remember I had put it on the empty chair on my right.
M:Was there anything important in it
W:Yes.My credit card is in it.There is also $200 in cash.But what I want to get back most is a photo of my missing son.My son went missing about four years ago.I’ve never seen him ever since.
M:I’m so sorry to hear that.I’ll try my best to get it back to you.
W:But how
M:I’ll refer to the digital video monitoring system.
W:That would be great.
(Text 7)
M:Melissa,could you tell me something about this park
W:Sure.It is mainly for people to experience the old life of cowboys in the West.Here tourists can enjoy many exciting activities.
M:For example
W:You can try horse riding down the road,go hiking in the mountain where you can see many wild animals,or go boating in the lake of the park.
M:How much does a ticket cost
W:Fifteen dollars for adults and one third of it for kids.A family ticket costs 28 dollars.
M:Is it open every day
W:Yes.It is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on workdays and on the weekends it closes one hour later.Do you want to enter the park and have some fun
M:Sure.Let’s go and buy two tickets.
W:OK.It’s my treat today.
(Text 8)
M:What’s your plan for the summer holiday,Amanda
W:I want to spend a month on my uncle’s farm in New York.But my mother wishes me to go to Beijing,China.
M:Why does she want you to go to Beijing Does she want to travel round the city with you
W:No.My mother is from China.She wants to send me to Beijing to live with my grandmother,hoping the holiday will teach me a lot about Chinese culture.
M:Well,do you want to go there
W:No.It’s usually very hot in summer there.I just want to spend a relaxing summer at my uncle’s.
M:So what will you do
W:I guess I’ll tell my mother that I’ll go to Beijing in the fall.It’s usually very comfortable in Beijing then.
M:That sounds like a good idea!
W:So what’s your plan for the summer
M:I planned to go to London with some friends.But they’re not available.So I’ll just stay in Los Angeles and do some part-time work.
(Text 9)
M:Mum,I’m a little worried about college.I just don’t know what to study.I don’t know what my major should be.
W:That can be a difficult decision,John.
M:How can I decide
W:Well,I’d start with your interests.It will help you if you study something that you are interested in.What do you like to read and learn about or do
M:I guess I like dancing and helping people.Those are my interests,I guess.
W:What do you mean by helping people
M:If people have problems,I like to help solve them.Or if people are hurt,I like to try to do things that make them feel better.
W:It sounds like you might be interested in medicine,then.
M:Uh,I don’t know...
W:Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make.
M:How do I figure that out
W:You can research different jobs at the library,and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay.
M:I want to have a well-paid job so that I can have the money to travel.
W:Well,there you go! Income is going to influence you most in your choice of major.There is one other thing you should consider,too.
M:What’s that
W:You know...scholarships,the money given to you for college.You might want to pick a major that will allow you to get a special scholarship.I know you’ll make the right decision.
M:Thanks,Mum.
(Text 10)
M:Excuse me.Would you happen to know where the post office is I was told that it was around here somewhere,but I can’t seem to find it.
W:The post office you’re looking for used to be right here in the middle of the shoe store and the bank,but it moved to the corner of Sunset Road and Elm Street a couple of weeks ago.If you want to go there,just walk straight down this road until the crossroads.Turn right,and walk two blocks until you see the post office on the northwest corner,next to a library.
M:Thanks a lot.And,do you know what time it closes,by the way I heard the closing time is at 4 o’clock.
W:As far as I know,they’re open until 4:30.Yes,I’m sure they’re open now.I was there the other day,and I remember looking at my watch.It was 4:20 at the time.
1~5 ABACA 6~10 BBCBB
11~15 CAACC 16~20 BACBC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几本适合儿童看的关于濒危物种的书籍。
21.D 细节理解题。根据Will We Miss Them Endangered Species中的“Written from the unique view of a 13-year-old author,this book interests children in the lives and challenges of endangered species”可知,Will We Miss Them Endangered Species是由一位少年作家所写的,故选D项。
22.B 细节理解题。根据A Poetic Journey into the Wild中的“Lovely paintings and poems introduce amazing animals from around the globe and show the dangers they face.”可知,在A Poetic Journey into the Wild中我们能发现关于神奇动物的诗,故选B项。
23.C 推理判断题。根据标题“Endangered Species Books for Kids”以及下文对每种书籍内容、作者、出版时间的介绍可知,文章目的是介绍适合儿童看的关于濒危物种的书籍,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述毕加索的生平。
24.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Even though he wasn’t the best student in school,Picasso excelled at drawing.”可知,毕加索在绘画方面显示出很大的天赋,故选C项。
25.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Noticing his amazing talent,Picasso’s father,an artist,taught him everything he knew.”可知,毕加索的父亲发现毕加索的天赋后,就尽力帮助他,故选D项。
26.A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However,he didn’t care very much for the special techniques they taught and often wandered the streets by himself drawing the scenes around him.”可推断,当时他对特殊技巧不感兴趣,故选A项。
27.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“This type of art is very important because no other artists had come up with the idea before.Picasso decided to try something new,and as a result,cubism is widely accepted today as a classic style of art.”和最后一段可知,作者在最后两段主要讲述毕加索是一位极具创造力和影响力的艺术家,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了缝纫机画家Arun Kumar Bajaj用缝纫机画画的经过和其工作的特点。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“And the fact that he does it all with a sewing machine just makes that much more impressive.”可知,Arun的画会给人留下深刻的印象是因为它们是用缝纫机完成的,故选D项。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Arun was really good at drawing and painting while growing up and dreamed of becoming a famous painter,but his father died suddenly 15 years ago,which destroyed his plans and forced him to give up school in order to run the family business.”可知,父亲的突然去世让Arun放弃了他以前的计划,故选A项。
30.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第一段中的“You need to be very careful because once you’ve stitched the cloth,there’s no way you can repair it”可推知,Arun的工作需要做得非常小心,故选C项。
31.D 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Arun Kumar Bajaj has a very unusual skill — he can paint with a sewing machine.”以及第二段中的“It took him a while to master this unique art form,but today he is recognized as the world’s only sewing machine artist.”,并结合文章主要介绍了缝纫机画家Arun Kumar Bajaj用缝纫机画画的经过和其工作的特点可知,文章主要介绍世界上唯一的缝纫机画家,故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI艺术品已经出现,但不同的人对此持有不同的观点。
32.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“And now,a new painter is ready to join the list,although this one isn’t even human.”并结合下文对AI艺术家的介绍可知,作者在第一段提到了这些著名的艺术家就是为了介绍这位非人类的新的画家——AI,故选D项。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“And as a tool itself,the AI technology used to create the portrait is the result of a lot of efforts made by several designers.”可知,AI制作的艺术品是人类努力工作的产品,故选A项。
34.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可推知, Oscar Schwartz认为与AI 相比,人类的思维是具有决定性的,故选C项。
35.D 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段可知,文章主要介绍AI艺术品已经出现,但不同的人对此持有不同的观点,故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。父母之间关于孩子教育的竞争可以从孩子们看的动画片开始,一些家长认为外国动画可以帮助孩子学习英语,因此好于看中国动画,而作者认为中国节目可以帮助孩子们学习中国传统文化和历史。所以只要节目内容是有益的都可以鼓励孩子观看,不应当让父母的喜好影响到孩子的看法。
36.G 结合下文“By watching the former,children can learn English at the same time.”可推知,有的家长认为外国动画片可以帮助孩子学习英语,因此比看中国动画片更好。G选项符合上下文语境,故选G项。
37.A 下文“They can help children learn traditional Chinese culture and history.”说明中国电视节目的优势,A选项符合上下文语境,故选A项。
38.F 结合上文“Take Journey to the West for example.”可推知,下文继续对《西游记》进行说明,它是中国四大名著之一。F选项符合上下文语境,故选F项。
39.D 结合上文“This can also be applied to other things beyond animated series.”可推知,本句承接上文说明动画片以外的其他故事,也可以鼓励孩子们去阅读。D选项符合上下文语境,故选D项。
40.E 结合上文“However,some parents fail to do this.Their incorrect view can more or less leave an influence on their children.Innocent children,influenced by their parents,slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows.”可推知,认为外国节目比中国节目好看对孩子来说是一种不好的事情,而这也是受到了父母教育失败的影响。E选项符合上下文语境,故选E项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小的时候,爷爷整天画画。爷爷生病之后,作者经常帮爷爷打扫房子,并让爷爷重新拾起画笔画画,两人的关系更加亲近。
41.B 根据下文“I loved the way he painted the 52 ships.”可知,爷爷喜欢画旧船,故选B项。
42.D 根据下文“Then,I started 46 his house and we began to talk more.”可知,随着我的成长,我们几乎不说话,故选D项。
43.A 根据上文“What I remember most was how he 41 painting old ships.”可知,作者注意到爷爷不再画很多画了,故选A项。
44.B 根据上文“About a year ago,he had a heart attack.”可知,爷爷心脏病住院,故选B项。
45.D 根据“he recovered”和转折词but可知,爷爷虽然康复了,但身体很虚弱,故选D项。
46.C 根据下文“Cleaning for my grandpa has brought us closer.”可知,作者帮助爷爷打扫房子,故选C项。
47.B set off出发;turn up出现;look around环视;call back回电话。根据“he wanted to talk a lot”可知,作者一出现,爷爷就想和作者交谈,故选B项。
48.D 根据“I figured he was lonely”可知,爷爷是孤独的,喜欢有人陪伴,故选D项。
49.C 根据“Wondering why he didn’t start painting again”可知,作者向爷爷提及他画画这件事,故选C项。
50.A 根据“He started sending me to buy paint and poster boards.”可知,作者的话起作用了,故选A项。
51.B 根据“He asked me about colors”可知,爷爷向作者展示他画的画,故选B项。
52.D 根据上文“What I remember most was how he 41 painting old ships.”可知,爷爷喜欢画古老的船,故选D项。
53.C 根据上文“He looked happier.”可知,爷爷更加快乐,绘画让爷爷恢复了年轻的活力,故选C项。
54.A 根据“Despite his seventy-five years of age”可知,爷爷虽然年事已高,但作者拒绝阻止爷爷画画,故选A项。
55.C 根据“and I enjoy the little moments”可知,作者认为这样的日子很有价值,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一个5岁的小女孩仅仅靠卖饼干和热可可就成功地还清了同学们欠下的午餐债。
56.paying 考查非谓语动词。succeed in doing sth成功做某事。故填paying。
57.was inspired 考查时态和语态。分析题意,主句部分的主语“Katelynn Hardee”和提示词之间表示被动关系。文章讲述的是过去的事情。故此处需用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was inspired。
58.an 考查冠词。分析题意,after-school program中的program为可数名词,此处需加冠词表示泛指“一项课外活动”,且after为元音音素开头。故填an。
59.which 考查定语从句。分析题意,定语从句部分缺“主语”,所以连接词用关系代词,又因先行词指代整个主句的内容,故填which。
60.to raise 考查非谓语动词。分析题意,因主句中已有动词decided,故此处的提示词需用非谓语动词。根据句意,此处需填不定式表示目的,故填to raise。
61.successfully 考查副词。分析题意,此处需将提示词successful改为副词以修饰动词。故填successfully。
62.to 考查介词。分析题意,donate sth to sb 译为“向某人捐赠某物”,此处为固定搭配。故填to。
63.proud 考查形容词。根据and happy可知,此处也需用形容词和happy构成并列。故填proud。
64.their 考查代词。画线后的life为名词,故此处需将提示词改为形容词性物主代词以修饰名词life。故填their。
65.more 考查比较级。根据句意可知,此处应表示比较级,表示需要更多一点的善意。故填more。
写作
第一节
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m an exchange student from China.I finished my studies in St.Paul Girl’s school last week.I left my backpack at your airport by mistake.It is a black one with a red Chinese knot attached to it.Inside are some personal belongings,such as notebooks,souvenirs and some gifts from my classmates.They are quite valuable to me.Would you help me find it
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Why not create something out of crumpled paper The crumpled paper reminded her of a snowball.Lily didn’t have to draw or paint or even cut.Lily made many paper balls,glued them all together,and placed them on a big piece of hard paper to form a snowman.The snowman wore a hat made of black paper and a scarf made of red paper.Her finished project was really wonderful.
On Friday,Lily carefully carried her project into the library. She noticed the smile and the nods from teachers and other students as she put her work on a table.Ms.Clay walked over to Lily.“You have created a creative piece of artwork.I am so proud of you!” Ms.Clay said.Lily was proud of herself too.Her pride grew when Ms.Clay placed a first-place star on her artwork.“Maybe I am a good artist after all,” Lily thought.第四单元测评
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What’s TRUE about the woman’s school life
A.It has ended.
B.It will end soon.
C.It is over now.
2.What is the woman’s son at school
A.Monitor. B.Study monitor. C.Doctor.
3.What’s TRUE about the man’s last exam
A.Poor. B.Excellent. C.Quite good.
4.What does the woman mean
A.She will go to the evening party.
B.She intends to go to the evening party.
C.She can’t go to the evening party.
5.When will they have the exam
A.In two weeks. B.Today. C.Tonight.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is TRUE about the man’s job
A.The salary is good.
B.He enjoys the job.
C.The working hours are convenient.
7.Why does the man want to be a male nurse
A.He wants to help sick people.
B.He wants to earn money from sick people.
C.He can’t get any other job.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.What is the man doing now
A.He is fishing.
B.He is preparing fishing equipment.
C.He is taking photos.
9.What’s the woman’s hobby
A.She likes making home movies.
B.She likes fishing.
C.She likes taking photos.
10.What will the woman probably do in the future
A.Buy a movie camera. B.Learn to fish. C.Change her hobby.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
11.What are the man and the woman doing while talking
A.Attending a party. B.Visiting an art exhibition. C.Having a picnic.
12.Where does Tony come from
A.He’s a German.
B.He comes from New York.
C.He’s a native of Portland.
13.What does Susan do
A.She’s an art teacher at the Art College.
B.She teaches art in a high school.
C.She’s a waitress in a restaurant.
14.What does Tony ask Susan to do next week
A.Come to his art exhibition.
B.Attend his graduation ceremony.
C.Be his model at the Art College.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
15.Whose keys are these
A.They are Jack’s.
B.They are Betty’s.
C.The owner hasn’t been found yet.
16.Why hasn’t Joe come to school
A.He had a headache.
B.He hurt his arm, and he had to see the doctor.
C.He didn’t like school at all.
17.When does this conversation most probably take place
A.In the early morning.
B.After classes in the morning.
C.In the evening.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.How long has Art been retired
A.About twelve years. B.About five years. C.About eight years.
19.What was Art just before his retirement
A.A painter. B.A golfer. C.An advisor.
20.What is Art’s main activity now
A.Painting pictures. B.Playing golf. C.Making glass.
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
POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage,determination,and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington,D.C.for each of three winners,a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice.Trip includes round-trip air tickets,hotel stay for two nights,and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners,who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer.Your poem can be any format,any number of lines.
■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper.You may use both the front and back of the paper.
■On the same sheet of paper,write or type your name,address,telephone number,and birthdate.
■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
21.How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Six.
22.What will each of the honorable mention winners get
A.A plane ticket. B.A book by Corinne Szabo.
C.A special T-shirt. D.A photo of Amelia Earhart.
23.Which of the following will result in disqualification
A.Typing your poem out. B.Writing a poem of 120 words.
C.Using both sides of the paper. D.Mailing your entry on October 30.
B
When you buy fresh-cut flowers,do you think about where they came from You might think they were grown somewhere nearby.The reality,though,is that the cut flower trade is increasingly international.Today,thanks to airplanes and high-tech cooling systems,even the most delicate flowers are exported and sold thousands of kilometers away from where it was grown.
The Netherlands handles about 60 percent of the world’s cut flowers.And its auction houses(拍卖行)are very large—Aalsmeer,near Amsterdam,is auction house in the sense that Tokyo is a city.About 120 soccer fields would fill its main building.Nineteen million flowers are sold here on an average day.
The Netherlands is also a world leader in developing new flower varieties.Dutch companies and the government invest a great amount of money in flower research.Their scientists look for ways to lengthen a flower’s vase life,to strengthen flowers to prevent them from being damaged while traveling,and also to strengthen the natural fragrance of the flowers.
There are also many other places with a better climate for growing flowers,and the climate of Ecuador is almost perfect.With predictable rainy periods and 12 hours of sunlight each day,Ecuador’s roses are famous for their large heads and long,straight stems(茎).Every year,Ecuador sells about 500 million flowers to the U.S.alone.The industry has brought employment opportunities and a stronger economy to the country.“My family has TV now.There are radios,” says Yolanda Quishpe,20,who picked roses for four years.
To others,the increasingly international nature of the flower trade is very bad news.In recent years local growers in the U.S.faced huge competition from international flower companies,and many lost their businesses.Lina Hale,an independent rose grower said her father had predicted the situation in the 1980s.“I see a train coming down the track,” he warned her,“and it’s coming straight towards us.”
24.What do we know about Aalsmeer
A.It’s very large. B.It’s as big as Tokyo.
C.19 million flowers are grown there. D.60% of the Netherlands’ flowers are sold there.
25.What is one aspect of the Netherlands’ flower research
A.How to increase flower production.
B.How to avoid climate’s effect on flowers.
C.How to speed up the process of flowering.
D.How to keep flowers fresh during transportation.
26.What does the author want to show through Yolanda Quishpe’s words
A.Flowers from Ecuador are beautiful.
B.Ecuador could grow even more flowers.
C.The flower trade in Ecuador benefits the local.
D.Rose-picking is a very popular job in Ecuador.
27.What Lina Hale’s father said suggested that .
A.he was excited to see the train
B.he knew his business would be affected
C.he was sure customers wouldn’t want to buy the flowers
D.he thought trains were a new way to deliver flowers
C
While poetry matters a lot in our house,I know that not everybody is as readily moved by words as I am.That said,I think kids benefit when parents and caregivers help them experience the world through poetry.
Poetry is important for a child’s development,according to psychologist Dianne Jandrasits.Adults can create a secure attachment with kids by actively reading with them,especially between the ages of 0 and 5,and the sound of poetry can make the process fun.Poetry,Jandrasits says,can help a child learn to understand someone else’s feelings.“For a young child,” she says,“it all starts with someone understanding your feelings.And that’s where parents and caregivers come in.”
Dave Lucas,a lecturer at Case Western Reserve University,says,“Poetry is that place where language is pleasure and not just communication.” It’s pretty simple.Poetry is music.It’s about playing with language and sound.And kids love to play.Lucas talked about sharing poems with kindergartners,and how much kids love it when you tell them to just make some rhymes and be silly.“The problem,though,is that as kids get older,they lose that interest in playing with words.Kids get to school and have some negative experience with poetry.Either because it’s inaccessible or boring,or it’s too artsy (装艺术的),” Lucas says.
Gray-Kontar,like all the poets I spoke to,mentioned how important it is for caregivers to pay attention to what it is that their young person seems to like,whether it’s a sport or some experience they’re a part of,and then to select poems for them based on those interests.He suggests reaching out to a local librarian or looking up poetry readings online.The pandemic (大流行病) has been isolating for a lot of us,he says,but through poetry,we can connect with people we wouldn’t necessarily meet.
28.In what way can poetry help kids according to Jandrasits
A.It can help them become more active.
B.It can help them hold their feelings back.
C.It can help them be independent of others.
D.It can help them become more understanding.
29.What does Lucas insist on when it comes to teaching kids poetry
A.Making it fun. B.Reading it to music.
C.Explaining its rules. D.Writing about silly things.
30.What’s Lucas’s attitude towards schools’ way of teaching poetry
A.Uncertain. B.Supportive.
C.Indifferent. D.Dissatisfied.
31.What does Gray-Kontar advise caregivers to do
A.Read kids poetry that’s available online.
B.Develop kids’ interest in different things.
C.Choose poetry that’s in agreement with kids’ hobbies.
D.Keep themselves informed of new poetry books.
D
We all agree,surely—memorizing poetry is a good thing,and children ought to do it.But people do object.At least,they object to the idea that children should be forced to learn poetry.They tend to be people like Michael Rosen.Rosen has more practical objections to children having to learn poetry by the government’s order.Actually,Rosen is all for learning poetry,“when it feels right”,which is,he says,“one of those vague phrases much hated by people in authority and yet it is at the heart of good teaching.”
He’s onto something about the timing,but that doesn’t mean policymakers are wrong to insist on pupils learning poetry.The problem is that some influential educationists have come to see learning by heart as a waste of time when tomorrow’s adults will want skills more than information.
Let’s come to the most important objectors—children.Their objection tends to come in the least offensive form.It comes in the question:“Why are we doing this ” It’s a worthwhile inquiry.I teach at Sherborne School,where boys do learn poetry;and luckily there’s time in our lessons to answer that question.
Here’s one of the answers I give.There’ll be one time when your good friend is going to introduce you to someone with whom he wants to spend the rest of his life.There’ll be a ceremony to honour this union,and words will be very important.You’re likely to be the one who has to stand up and say,“Let me not to the marriage of true minds/Admit impediment...” And when you do that,you’re going to be speaking for everyone in the room.Now,everybody breathes sigh of relief.
Learning poetry and reciting poetry forces us to think of it in this public way.However mysterious and intimate poetry seems,we need to remember it’s something we also share,and offer each other.So take some,and pass it on.
32.What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to
A.The right timing. B.The poetry with vague phrases.
C.The government’s order. D.The natural way to learn poetry.
33.Which of the following would be favored by some influential educationists
A.To guide children how to recite poetry.
B.To instruct children on how to get information.
C.To teach students real life skills for the future.
D.To force children to obey the government policy.
34.What should the teacher do as for the children’s question
A.To consider it offensive. B.To take it seriously.
C.To dismiss it as worthless. D.To discuss it after class.
35.What’s the writer’s attitude towards poetry learning
A.Objective. B.Supportive.
C.Critical. D.Disapproving.
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。
How to Have a Healthy Brain
Staying fit is not just for your body. 36 Brain fitness is about keeping the mind sharp and preventing cognitive disease (认知上的疾病).You have the ability to develop healthy brain through brain exercise and social interaction.No matter when you start,whether it’s early or late in life,following some simple practices can help in brain health.
Learn a new skill. 37 New skills not only improve memory,but they help the part of the brain that ensures protection of the memories.What’s more,new skills,particularly more difficult skills,are more helpful to brain functions (功能) than easy ones.
38 Brain games such as Sudoku and crossword puzzles have been shown to improve connections in the brain.They also have an influence on short-term memory,and have been shown to be good to the brain health.So try to keep your mind as active as possible.
Practice memorization (记忆).Work with short goals first.And then try memorizing more difficult lists.It can be the states in the U.S.,or the bones in the human body. 39
Read and learn new words often.Reading a series of materials—books,magazines or poetry—exercises the brain. 40 And it has been shown to improve brain and make brain more active in many different parts.
A.Challenge yourself.
B.Play brain games.
C.It is a way to improve mental health.
D.It is also important to keep a fit brain.
E.Trying to memorize difficult lists helps the brain greatly.
F.Learning new words is similar to learning a new language.
G.Research has shown that new skills can improve brain functions.
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。
Sitting in front of the computer,she efficiently logs in to her email and social media accounts using her chin (下巴).“I used to be very 41 .Back then I would never have imagined myself with so many friends,” said Wang Yajing,a woman who is paralyzed (瘫痪) from the neck down.
Wang was born in 1992 in Fuyang.Different from other little girls,she was born with cerebral palsy(脑瘫), 42 to move from the neck down.But Wang did not 43 living the life she wanted.In 2008,she 44 herself to operate a computer mouse and keyboard with her chin,and began to 45 poetry on the computer.For the next eight years,Wang 46 unimaginable difficulties and published over 4,000 poems and stories.
47 her writing,Wang also devotes herself to people 48 .She holds lectures and 49 people she meets online.She has a lot of friends on all her social media accounts.Whenever they have trouble and need to 50 ,Wang always listens to them 51 and encourages them to stay 52 .
“I know I can’t solve their problems,but I am willing to 53 their sadness.When they are 54 and lose hope,I can be there to stop them,because I know everything will be okay in the end and life is too 55 to give up,” said Wang,smiling.
41.A.unique B.awkward
C.energetic D.lonely
42.A.unfit B.unable
C.unwilling D.uncertain
43.A.give up B.insist on
C.end up D.count on
44.A.recommended B.sent
C.caught D.reminded
45.A.write B.read
C.collect D.exchange
46.A.overcame B.ignored
C.recognized D.found
47.A.Instead of B.Due to
C.Apart from D.Together with
48.A.at work B.in need
C.on watch D.under control
49.A.comforts B.judges
C.attracts D.gathers
50.A.respond B.argue
C.talk D.recall
51.A.curiously B.patiently
C.eagerly D.proudly
52.A.strong B.healthy
C.independent D.young
53.A.address B.share
C.recognize D.measure
54.A.reflecting B.hesitating
C.shaking D.suffering
55.A.changeable B.brief
C.private D.precious
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。
A Chinese dance drama has made its global debut on social media platforms abroad,56. (generate) a new wave of discussion on the beauty of Chinese culture among art lovers from all over the world.
Li Bai,a classic production by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater,57. (touch) a chord with global audiences through the telling of a lifelong journey of the literary giant Li Bai so far.After a year of polishing,from plot structure to music 58. (compose),stage settings and costume design,that 59. (influence) work has returned to center stage.60. was renewed of Li Bai provides the audience with a fresh new feel.
The classic piece greeted audiences at the National Centre for the Performing Arts three months ago with sold-out shows.For those 61. missed it,the streaming event provides another chance to take it in.Art has no boundaries.Li Bai 62. (view) more than 5.5 million times created a stirring scene on social media platforms outside of China,with more than 1.3 million interactions.In the history of Chinese poetry,Li Bai was not “one of” 63. “the one”.In telling the story of 64. great poet,China has once again passed 65. its heritage and carried Chinese culture forward in its own way.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你写了一首英文诗准备向校广播站投稿。请你给外教Miss Evans写封邮件,请她审核并当面指导。邮件内容包括:
1.诗歌简介;
2.指导内容;
3.商定时间、地点。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Miss Evans,
How’s everything going
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Chito Shedden was a simple fisherman and tour guide from Siquirres,Limón Province,Costa Rica.He had a broad range of interesting facts about nature,which helped his business quite a bit.The year was 1989,and Chito was walking along the bank of the Reventazón River when he happened upon something very strange.There was a dying male crocodile.When he stepped up to investigate the skinny reptile,he realized it had been shot through the head and the left eye.
He knew,dangerous as it was,he couldn’t leave the poor animal there,alone and helpless.Chito acted quickly,calling for the help of several brave friends to load the heavy reptile into his boat.He knew if he could heal it,he would then release it back into the wild.He named the huge reptile “Pocho”,which means strength,and began to care for him in his own backyard.
The kind and helpful fisherman started to heal Pocho with medicine,food,and,more importantly,lots of care and attention.Chito fed the crocodile a steady diet of chicken and fish.He bought medicine to prevent infection and even slept by his side at night.
Affection was one of the most important factors.Chito gave him kisses and hugs;he talked to him and petted him.“The crocodile needed my love to regain the will to live,” he said.In time,Pocho improved enough to return to normal health.It was time for him to return to his own river in the wild.Chito and his friends loaded the crocodile back into his boat and released him in a nearby river.The two parted ways and Chito returned home alone.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Chito awoke the next morning and walked outside.
Pocho had bonded with his savior.
答案：
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
M:How is your study getting on
W:Quite well.But the time is limited now,because my school life is almost over.
(Text 2)
M:My kid is busy at school.He is the monitor in his class.
W:Mine,too.But he is the study monitor.
(Text 3)
M:Do we have a physics exam next Monday
W:Yes,you need to spend more time on your study.Remember,how poor you did in the last exam,uh
(Text 4)
M:Could you come to our evening party tomorrow
W:I’d like to.But it’s a great pity that I have something more important to do then.
(Text 5)
M:We must study harder.Our exam is coming soon.
W:Yes.There is only a fortnight left.
(Text 6)
W:Glad to meet you,Ben! What do you do
M:I’m a nurse.
W:It’s a noble job,but not many people like it,especially men.
M:That’s true,but I’m able to do it and enjoy my job.Sure,the salary isn’t good and the working hours aren’t always convenient.Sometimes I start work at midnight.
W:Then what makes you want to be a nurse
M:I enjoy helping people get well.That’s the part of nursing that I find really satisfying.Besides,there’s a big shortage of male nurses,and that’s really important.
(Text 7)
W:What are you doing here
M:I’m preparing my fishing tools.
W:Are you fond of fishing
M:Yes.I like fishing after school and on Sundays.Well,what’s your hobby
W:I’m very keen on making home movies.I haven’t got a movie camera,but I’ll buy one of my own one day.
(Text 8)
M:Great party,isn’t it
W:Yes.And the food is wonderful.
M:By the way,I’m Tony.
W:Hi,Tony.I’m Susan.Nice to meet you.
M:Me,too.Are you from the States
W:Actually,I was born in Germany.My dad’s German.But I grew up in New York.How about you
M:Oh,me,I grew up right here in Portland.
W:Ah,so you’re a local boy.What do you do
M:Right now I’m in school.How about you
W:I’m an art teacher at Grant High School.
M:Really I’m an art student in college here.I graduate this year.
W:No kidding
M:Yes.There’s an exhibition for my graduation next week.I have a couple of paintings in it.Would you like to come
W:I’d love to.That would be excellent.
M:Great.The first day is on Monday.It’s at the Art College.
(Text 9)
M:Betty,whose keys are these I’ve just found them on my desk.
W:They’re not mine,Jack.I saw them this morning after Joe left.He probably forgot them.
M:Why did he leave so early Did he have a class
W:No.When he was playing basketball,he fell and hurt his arm.I’ll see Joe in class this afternoon.I’ll ask him if the keys are his.
M:If they aren’t his,maybe they’re my uncle’s.He brought me some cakes this morning,you know.
W:That’s right.But he came by car,didn’t he Then how could he get into his car without his keys
M:Well,they must be somebody else’s.I’m sure he’s looking for the keys now.
(Text 10)
Hello! My name’s Art.I’m 74 years old and I live in a retirement community with my wife Kate.I retired about twelve years ago from the bicycle business.I was in the bicycle business for thirty-five years.Twenty of the thirty-five years I ran my own business.After I decided to sell my business,I became an advisor.I worked as an advisor for five years and then I retired.The retirement community I live in requires one to be forty-eight years or older.In the community I engage in many activities,oil painting,watercolor painting,stained glass projects.My major activity,however,is golf.Weather permitting,I play every day.We have a golf course in the community,and since I played more often than I used to before I retired,my game has really improved.
1~5 BBACA 6~10 BABAA
11~15 ACBAC 16~20 BBACB
【语篇导读】本文是一篇征稿启事。文章就诗歌大赛的参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。
21.A 细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的“Trip to Washington,D.C.for each of three winners,a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice.”可知,每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此,每位获奖者可以带两个人,故选A项。
22.C 细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第三段可知,每位优秀奖获奖者都将获得一件纪念埃尔哈特最后一次飞行的T恤,故选C项。
23.B 细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using 100 words or fewer.”可知,所写的诗字数不能超过100字。否则会被取消资格。故结合选项,B选项(写一首120字的诗)是会被取消资格的,故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了鲜花贸易及其影响。
24.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“About 120 soccer fields would fill its main building.”可知,大约120个足球场将填满它的主楼,故Aalsmeer很大。故选A项。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Their scientists look for...to strengthen flowers to prevent them from being damaged while traveling,and also to strengthen the natural fragrance of the flowers.”可知,鲜花研究的其中一个方面是如何保持鲜花新鲜,使其在运输过程中免受损坏。故选D项。
26.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The industry has brought employment opportunities and a stronger economy to the country.‘My family has TV now.There are radios,’ says Yolanda Quishpe,20,who picked roses for four years.”可知,厄瓜多尔的鲜花贸易帮助当地人过上了更好的生活,由此判断出厄瓜多尔的花卉交易使当地人受益。故选C项。
27.B 推理判断题。根据末段中的“In recent years local growers in the U.S.faced huge competition from international flower companies,and many lost their businesses.”可判断,国际鲜花贸易对美国本土鲜花种植者的生意产生了巨大的冲击。故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过引用几位名人的话告诉家长,和孩子一起读诗很美妙,对孩子成长、亲子关系都很有益。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Poetry,Jandrasits says,can help a child learn to understand someone else’s feelings.”可知,诗歌可以使孩子学会理解别人的感受,会更懂别人,更善解人意,和D项内容意思一致,understanding意为“善解人意的”,故选D项。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Dave Lucas,a lecturer at Case Western Reserve University,says,‘Poetry is that place where language is pleasure and not just communication.’...to just make some rhymes and be silly.”可知,Lucas坚持主张让孩子学诗的过程快乐好玩,故选A项。
30.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“‘The problem,though,is that as kids get older,they lose that interest in playing with words.Kids get to school and have some negative experience with poetry.Either because it’s inaccessible or boring,or it’s too artsy,’ Lucas says.”可知,Lucas认为孩子上学后不喜欢诗歌了,尤其其中negative一词表明他对学校的诗歌教育是不满意的,故选D项。
31.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Gray-Kontar,like all the poets...and then to select poems for them based on those interests.”可知,Gray-Kontar建议家长选择符合孩子兴趣的诗歌,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了人们对孩子是否应该被要求背诵古诗词的不同观点。
32.A 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“when it feels right”和第二段中的“He’s onto something about the timing”可知,Rosen认为正确的时机是良好教学的核心。此处it指代正确的时机。结合选项可知选A项。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The problem is that some influential educationists have come to see learning by heart as a waste of time when tomorrow’s adults will want skills more than information.”可知,问题是,一些有影响力的教育家已经开始把背诵看作是浪费时间,因为明天的成年人需要的是技能而不是信息。结合选项可知选C项。
34.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Their objection tends to come in the least offensive form.It comes in the question:‘Why are we doing this ’ It’s a worthwhile inquiry.I teach at Sherborne School,where boys do learn poetry;and luckily there’s time in our lessons to answer that question.”说明老师应认真对待孩子的问题。结合选项可知选B项。
35.B 观点态度题。根据第五段中的“we need to remember it’s something we also share,and offer each other.So take some,and pass it on.”可知,作者对学习诗歌的态度是支持和积极的,故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了保持大脑健康是重要的以及就如何保持大脑健康给出了一些方法。
36.D 根据上文“Staying fit is not just for your body.”可知,此处说的是保持健康的重要性,句中的“not just”表示不仅,所以后面应该有“而且”,选项D中的“also”表示而且,承接下文“Brain fitness is about keeping the mind sharp and preventing cognitive disease.”。D选项切题,故选D项。
37.G 根据上文“Learn a new skill.”和下文“New skills not only improve memory,but they help the part of the brain that ensures protection of the memories.What’s more,new skills,particularly more difficult skills,are more helpful to brain functions (功能) than easy ones.”可知,本段围绕新技能来叙述,讲的是新技能对大脑的好处,承接上下文,G选项切题,故选G项。
38.B 第一段介绍大脑健康是很重要的,二、三、四、五段每一段是一条保持大脑健康的方法,且每段第一句是中心句,所以空处是这段的中心句。根据本段内容可知,本段主要讲的是脑力游戏的好处,承接下文,B选项切题,故选B项。
39.E 根据上文“Practice memorization (记忆).”和“And then try memorizing more difficult lists.It can be the states in the U.S.,or the bones in the human body.”可知,关于如何保持大脑健康,本段给出的方法是练习记忆,上文讲的是要练习记忆难度高的东西,空处进行总结,即练习记忆难度高的东西对大脑的好处,承接上文,E选项切题,故选E项。
40.F 根据上文“Read and learn new words often.Reading a series of materials—books,magazines or poetry—exercises the brain.”可知,此段讲的是从两方面即阅读和学习新单词来练习大脑,已经讲了通过阅读来练习大脑,所以空处应该讲的是从学习单词方面来练习大脑,承接上文,F选项切题,故选F项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了患有脑瘫的女孩Wang Yajing,即使身体有缺陷,依然努力克服困难取得成功并帮助他人的励志故事。
41.D 根据下文“Back then I would never have imagined myself with so many friends”可知,Wang Yajing以前很孤独,故选D项。
42.B 根据句中的“cerebral palsy (脑瘫)”可知,她的颈部以下无法移动,故选B项。
43.A give up放弃;insist on坚持;end up结束;count on依靠。根据下文可知,Wang Yajing进行了写诗等创作,可见她没有放弃生活,故选A项。
44.B 根据上文可知,她没有放弃想要的生活,虽然手脚不能动,但她用下巴操作电脑,故选B项。
45.A 根据下文“published over 4,000 poems and stories”可知,她开始写诗,故选A项。
46.A 根据句中的“unimaginable difficulties”可知,她克服了难以想象的困难,故选A项。
47.C instead of代替;due to由于;apart from除了;together with连同。根据句中的“also”可知,除了写作,她还做其他事情,故选C项。
48.B at work工作中;in need需要帮助的;on watch警戒;值班;under control得到控制的。根据下文的“Whenever they have trouble and need”可知,Wang Yajing帮助有需要的人,故选B项。
49.A 根据上文她帮助有需要的人可推知,她会给予别人安慰,故选A项。
50.C 根据下文中的“listens to them”可知,他们需要倾诉,故选C项。
51.B 根据句意和常识可知,Wang Yajing会耐心地听别人倾诉,故选B项。
52.A 根据常识可知,当别人遇到困难时,应该鼓励他人保持坚强,故选A项。
53.B 根据上文可知Wang Yajing乐于帮助有困难的人,因而她愿意分担别人的悲伤,故选B项。
54.D 根据“lose hope”可知,他们遭受着痛苦,故选D项。
55.D 根据常识可知,生命很可贵,不能放弃,故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要叙述了中国舞剧《李白》在国外社交媒体平台上首次亮相,引发了世界各地艺术爱好者关于中国文化之美的新一波讨论。
56.generating 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词has made,空处需填非谓语动词作状语,generate与逻辑主语A Chinese dance drama形成主谓关系,需填现在分词形式作结果状语,故填generating。
57.has touched 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“so far”可知,使用现在完成时,主语为Li Bai,谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式,故填has touched。
position 考查名词。from...to...为固定用法,空处和“plot structure”并列,需填名词作宾语,故填composition。
59.influential 考查形容词。空处修饰名词work,需用形容词作定语,故填influential。
60.What 考查主语从句。设空处所在的结构为主语从句,从句缺少主语,需用连接代词what引导。位于句首,首字母需大写,故填What。
61.who 考查定语从句。设空处所在的结构为定语从句,先行词是those,指人,在定语从句中作主语,需用关系代词who引导,先行词是指人的those时,不用that,故填who。
62.viewed 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词created,空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语,Li Bai和view为逻辑上的动宾关系,需用过去分词形式,故填viewed。
63.but 考查连词。not...but...为固定短语,意为“不是……而是……”,故填but。
64.the 考查冠词。此处“伟大的诗人”特指李白,需用定冠词the修饰,故填the。
65.on 考查介词。pass on为固定短语,意为“传递”,故填on。
写作
第一节
Dear Miss Evans,
How’s everything going I’m writing in sincerity to ask you a favor regarding a poem created by me.
This poem is a sonnet focusing on our splendid school life which is full of vigour and joy.I have managed to make it rhyme.However,I’m not sure if I have picked out the most suitable words and if I can get my idea across to readers.Could you please review the poem attached to the email and help me better it before I submit it to the School Broadcast Station If it is convenient,may I pay you a visit at your office next Wednesday morning
I would appreciate it if you could offer some professional advice.Looking forward to your reply! Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Chito awoke the next morning and walked outside.He found Pocho sleeping near the gate.The crocodile had swum down the river and followed him home.It seemed to Chito that Pocho had made his choice;he wanted to live with the man who had saved his life.Pocho was moved into the lake near Chito’s house,and as time went on,the two grew even closer.
Pocho had bonded with his savior.He had become a member of the family.Their long time of staying together and the food and friendship that Chito had provided him all added up to a strange bond between them.Chito worked with Pocho for a few years before he started to become more playful.It was a slow,difficult process and it all started with Pocho getting used to being called by name and responding to Chito’s touches.第一单元测评
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the man do at 8:00
A.Have dinner with Mike.
B.Work in the office.
C.Go out with the woman.
2.What does the woman dislike about the shirt
A.The color. B.The price. C.The design.
3.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.Gary’s works.
B.Gary’s list of samples.
C.Gary’s application.
4.What did the man plan to do on March 1st
A.Go to the mountains.
B.Call the travel agent.
C.Apply for some classes.
5.Why does Amy plan to go to Rome
A.To work. B.To study. C.To travel.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What course won’t the girl attend
A.African music. B.Basic Spanish. C.Business.
7.On which days does the girl have advanced piano classes
A.Thursdays. B.Tuesdays. C.Mondays.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.Which family holiday does the man recommend
A.The one on the 19th. B.The one on the 18th. C.The one on the 20th.
9.Where will the woman probably go
A.Spain. B.France. C.Greece.
10.What do we know about The Hotel Playa
A.It is a five-star hotel.
B.It has a swimming pool.
C.It has its own beach.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where does the conversation take place
A.At home. B.In a shop. C.At a TV station.
12.What does Bob like doing
A.Taking pictures. B.Playing tennis. C.Riding bikes.
13.What did the woman dream of being
A.A tennis player. B.A bank clerk. C.A shop owner.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.How long has Louise been working at the center
A.About six months. B.About two years. C.About one year.
15.How did Louise feel when she started working at the center
A.Excited. B.Confident. C.Nervous.
16.What is the most rewarding part of the job
A.Helping the less able children achieve more.
B.Thinking of new things for children to do.
C.Seeing children have a lot of fun.
17.What does Louise say about working at night
A.It’s unfair for her to do it.
B.It’s a necessary part of the job.
C.It’s something that she enjoys.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What organizations used to have a lot of power
A.Libraries and printing companies.
B.Universities and bookstores.
C.Newspapers and publishers.
19.Why do many city people like e-books
A.They are easier to carry.
B.They are cheaper.
C.They are more interesting.
20.What can we learn about Border’s Group
A.They were bought by a tech company.
B.They made billions of dollars this year.
C.They used to have more than 600 stores.
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
Head to Music City for a variety of great lodging(住宿) options.Whether you want to check out downtown or head to the eastern part of the city,there’s something for everyone.
◎Gaylord Opryland
Located in the downtown and Music Row area,it is home to two different fine dining options within its estate(庄园),three casual-style restaurants,and six options for fast food.Other great conveniences include an indoor pool,a hot tub,free WiFi,refrigerators and more.
◎Hermitage Hotel
Also located in the downtown area,the Hermitage Hotel was named after the estate of late President Andrew Jackson.Guests can enjoy countless conveniences that will help to make their vacation absolutely unforgettable,including a fitness center,business center,free WiFi,and an on-site laundry facility.
◎Radisson Airport TN
Located within miles of the International Airport,this is a fantastic option for those who are flying into the city as it offers free transportation service to and from the airport.The lodging features free WiFi,ATM machines on-site,and a free daily newspaper.Some great options for entertainment are also offered here,including an indoor heated pool,hot tub,gift shop,and fitness center.
◎Hilton Garden Inn
Located just a mile away from the Country Music Hall,this downtown site provides convenience and wonder for any Music City adventure.Guests will be able to enjoy accommodations such as free WiFi and paid breakfasts.Plus,each room comes equipped with microwaves and refrigerators for added convenience.When you are not relaxing in your comfortable room,guests can take a dip in the indoor heated pool.
21.Which would a customer particular about food most probably choose
A.Gaylord Opryland. B.Hermitage Hotel.
C.Radisson Airport TN. D.Hilton Garden Inn.
22.What is special about Hermitage Hotel
A.It supplies fast food options. B.It is related to Andrew Jackson.
C.It is near the Country Music Hall. D.It offers free transportation service.
23.What do the hotels have in common
A.They provide Internet service. B.They offer an indoor heated pool.
C.They are located in the downtown. D.They are equipped with microwaves.
B
A third of all food produced worldwide is never eaten.But how easy is it to reduce our food waste Two students have found out.
“That’s not a very pleasant smell,” says student Helen Chigwende,standing with the entire contents of her household food waste bin laid out before her.Helen and one of her house-mates,Will Smith,want to learn how to live a more sustainable(可持续的) lifestyle,so they need to understand their habits.That means searching their leftovers or food that has been sent straight to the bin without being touched.They soon find out how much of their food waste could have been avoided.“We’ve got a piece of sandwich meat that doesn’t even seem to be eaten,” Will says,looking at what still-eatable food he could save.It is formed into a pile of “avoidable” waste,which soon becomes the “unavoidable” things.
“One of the reasons why we end up with a lot of food waste is that food isn’t stored properly,” explained Dr Woolley.Sometimes it is placed in an area of the fridge or cupboard where it is not easily noticeable,so it gets left and not eaten in time.There are also two other tips in reducing food waste.“The first is planning,” he says.“Write a shopping list to make sure you’re not repeating things you’ve already got.The second is preparation.Cook the right amount for the people that are going to eat.”
Back at the student house,Helen and Will are cooking vegetarian food to ensure a sustainable lifestyle.The long term test of whether they can keep up with their dietary prices and reduce food waste is yet to come.But both are devoted to making a positive change now.Despite being a “picky cater”,Helen says a week of sticking to health has not been too difficult.“It’s just about finding things you’ll enjoy eating.”
24.What can we learn about Helen from paragraph 2
A.She has formed a habit of sorting out waste food.
B.She has never touched her household’s bin.
C.She has wasted a lot of “avoidable” food.
D.She has calculated the amount of household waste.
25.What does Dr Woolley stress in paragraph 3
A.Measures to keep food fresh. B.Negative effects of food waste.
C.Ways of living a healthy lifestyle. D.Suggestions for reducing food waste.
26.What can be inferred about Helen and Will from the last paragraph
A.They are trying to live more sustainably.
B.They find it difficult to stick to health.
C.They are tired of eating vegetables.
D.They have difficulty keeping good eating habits.
27.What is the best title for the text
A.Be Cautious about Food Waste B.Food Waste Can Be Unavoidable
C.Reduce the Amount of Daily Food D.Forming Good Dietary Habits Is Important
C
(2022·湖南怀化第五中学上学期期中)
There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.On an individual level,we grow up eating the food of our culture.It becomes a part of who we are.Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families,holding a special and personal value for us.Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale,traditional food is an important part of culture.It also operates as an expression of culture identity.Immigrants(移民) bring it wherever they go,and it is a symbol of pride for their culture and means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes.However,the food does not remain exactly the same.Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available,so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries.Additionally,immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them,but to people from different countries.Therefore,they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers.Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should embrace our heritage(传统) through our culture’s food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food.It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs,and is special to those who prepare it.Food is a window into culture,and it should be treated as such.
28.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article
A.To help motivate homesickness. B.To show national identity.
C.To reflect a country’s history. D.To show a community’s superiority.
29.Which of the following is NOT true according to the article
A.All of the immigrants open their own restaurants.
B.Traditional food is a symbol of pride.
C.We often connect food from our childhood with warmth.
D.All of the dishes have their own special places of belonging.
30.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant
A.To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
B.To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
C.To make the dishes popular among customers.
D.To present their own food culture in a new way.
31.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures
A.Negative. B.Balanced.
C.Unfair. D.Unchangeable.
D
Mike Hayes of Rochelle,Illinois,proved he was smart in his first year at college.In 1987,while he was a student in the first year of the University of Illinois,he had gotten $2,500 from a job working at a store,but that money would not go far to pay the four years of tuition(学费) and college expenses that added up to around $28,000.His middle-class family had already put his older brothers through college.While Mike’s parents would have helped him to pay,Mike decided he did not want his parents to go into debt for him.He came up with an idea to solve this problem.
Mike wrote to Chicago Tribune writer Bob Greene.He wanted each of the newspaper’s readers to send him a penny(分).Greene thought the idea sounded fun and agreed to do it.He shared Mike’s letter with his readers on September 6,1987.
“Just one penny,” Mike said.“A penny doesn’t mean anything to anyone.If everyone who is reading your reports looks around the room right now,there will be a penny on the corner of the desk,or on the floor.That’s all I’m asking.A penny from each of your readers.”
In less than a month,the Many Pennies for Mike fund(基金) had around $23,000.Donations were received from every state in the United States,and even Mexico,Canada,and the Bahamas.So,Mike achieved his $28,000 goal and went on to learn food science from the University of Illinois.
In the end,Mike had this to say about the whole thing,“I just want to express my thanks to everyone...right now I’m feeling that the world is a pretty great place.”
32.What troubled Mike when he was in his first year at college
A.He couldn’t afford his tuition. B.He failed to find a part-time job.
C.His parents were unwilling to help. D.His parents had huge debts to pay off.
33.Why did Mike write to Greene
A.To ask for help. B.To send his greetings.
C.To express his thanks. D.To introduce himself.
34.What can we infer from paragraph 4 about Mike
A.His fund needed more donations. B.He became rich and successful.
C.His plan really worked. D.He asked for too much.
35.What’s the best title for the text
A.Pennies for Readers B.The Value of Education
C.Mike’s Business in College D.The One Penny College Fund
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。
(2022·安徽怀宁第二中学上学期期中)
3D printing is becoming more and more popular.We are now able to print things such as clothing,musical instruments and so on. 36 Some scientists are trying to revolutionize the dining experience by doing this.They hope that having a 3D printer in the kitchen will become as commonplace as the microwave or blender.Scientists say that they are easy to use: 37 You can also modify the instructions to make the food exactly how you want it.This means that it would be very quick and easy to create tasty and nutritious meals.
38 There would be less need for traditional growing,transporting and packaging processes as food production would be a lot more efficient.
Printing food could also help people who suffer from dysphasia(言语困难).They could program the printer to print softer versions of their favourite foods so that they would not have trouble swallowing them.
However,some people think that a future of 3D-printed food would be a disaster. 39 Imagine a world where there was no need for farming or growing crops and the same tastes and textures could be printed from a raw “food ink”.Likewise,traditional cafes and restaurants might lose business. 40 Is it really possible to get the nutrients we need from food-based inks and gels
What’s more,cooking and eating together with family and friends will disappear.It is hard to imagine a world where the pastime of cooking is dead and meals can be created at the touch of a button.
A.It will create many jobs.
B.It could take away many jobs.
C.Also,there are concerns about the nutritional value of printed food.
D.You simply have to select a recipe and put the raw food “inks” into the printer.
E.Using 3D printers to create your meals would also be saving the environment.
F.But can you imagine printing food
G.Printing food is great for your health.
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。
For a period of a month some time ago,I became a vegetarian.Some people won’t eat meat because they think it is cruel to animals,or because of health 41 .My reason is a little 42 :it is love.
I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat.My grandmother spent a large part of her life as a vegetarian,and some of my happiest childhood 43 in Vietnam were of sharing a meal with her.
In fact,as a child,I learned how to 44 food not from dishes my mother often cooked,but from the simple meals my grandmother 45 .Often,dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.
Grandma 46 more than a decade ago.Now I am an adult living in San Francisco,and Grandma’s vegetarian suppers and stories have become a 47 past.But one morning it occurred to me that I could no longer hear the sound of my grandmother’s voice,because she had left me forever.So I 48 to become a vegetarian for a month.It is something Grandma would do as a way to 49 those who had died before her.And I could do no less.
In a city famous for its dining experience,this was 50 .I turned down several dinner parties for fear of offending(冒犯) the hosts.I 51 walking by restaurants where the 52 of good cooking wafted(漂浮) in the air.My best friend wondered 53 I was going through a mid-life crisis.
In truth,I wanted to change my 54 many times.What got me through that month-long diet was this particular memory of my grandmother.Now,I followed her 55 .I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food.And as we ate,I told them stories I had known as a child.
41.A.wonders B.studies
C.dreams D.concerns
42.A.different B.useful
C.cool D.crazy
43.A.lessons B.opinions
C.chances D.memories
44.A.appreciate B.experience
C.improve D.support
45.A.sold B.hunted
C.demanded D.prepared
46.A.pulled away B.took away
C.passed away D.put away
47.A.similar B.temporary
C.various D.distant
48.A.supposed B.believed
C.decided D.refused
49.A.honor B.protect
C.influence D.attract
50.A.difficult B.surprising
C.interesting D.natural
51.A.forgot B.regretted
C.avoided D.enjoyed
52.A.taste B.skill
C.smell D.sense
53.A.before B.if
C.until D.unless
54.A.mind B.brain
C.view D.duty
55.A.theory B.result
C.fact D.way
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。
Cleaning your plate may not help feed hungry children today,but the timeworn(陈旧的) advice of mothers everywhere may help reduce food waste from the farm to the fork and make it 56. (easy) to feed the world’s 57. (grow) population.Hard data is still being collected,but experts in Chicago say that each American 58. (throw) away 33 pounds of food each month,which means everyone throws away almost 400 pounds of food every year.In richer nations,fruit and vegetables end up in the trash because they aren’t pretty enough 59. (meet) standards,and have gone bad in a home refrigerator.In developing countries,much food goes wrong 60. it gets to the market because of poor roads.But the effect of food waste is far 61. the kitchen.Agriculture is the world’s largest 62. (consume) of water,a big consumer of energy.No matter 63. sustainable(可持续的) farming is,if the food is not eaten,it means we don’t make good use of our resources.In 64. (real),the resources we could use have decreased 65. (sharp).All of us have responsibility for it.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,前段时间不健康的生活习惯导致你出现了一些健康问题,你在采纳了伦敦好友Eric的建议后身体好多了。昨天,Eric又写信向你询问近况,请你给他写一封回信。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At eleven years old,my main concern was money.Where could I get it How much did I need to buy the new must-have thing my classmates either had or wanted I went to my mom.“Mom,I need more money,” I said,leaning against the kitchen counter while she cooked dinner.“You think you need a job ” Mom asked with a smile.The next day,she had an answer.“Your grandmother will pay you to help her deliver lunch each day to the elderly.” Yes! I pumped(挥舞) my fist into the air.
When my grandmother picked me up,I couldn’t wait to start my new job.“It’s simple.We pick up a large container full of hot meals in a nearby town and then we go on our delivery route.” After dozens of meals were arranged in the backseat,my grandmother drove us to our first stop.The first house didn’t look nice,but I shrugged and kept going.I didn’t have to live there,just deliver food there.This was how I would make money.I nearly jumped when I glanced over to see a tiny old woman in the corner looking at me.She sat hunched(缩成一团) over in a rocking chair and had more wrinkles(褶皱) than I’d ever seen in my life.“Who is this nice young lady ” She asked Grandmother.I just stood there holding the food,unsure what to do.My grandmother guided me inside to place it on her kitchen table.The house smelled bad and old like the antique stores my mom liked to visit,but I never liked because even breathing in the dusty air made me feel dirty.I held my breath until we went out.
The next stop was much the same and the next.The houses varied in size and shape,some were nicer than others,but the same wrinkly people waited for their meals.Each person smiled at me and thanked me as I hurried to get out of there.I was sweaty and tired,and my clothes had captured the smell of the food and old houses.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
By the end of the day,it was obvious that I wasn’t very comfortable about the job.
My eyes widened,and I turned to her.“Their only meal ”
答案：
附:听力原文
(Text 1)
W:Hey,Jason,do you want to join Mike and me for dinner We are going to the Rose Restaurant at 8:00.
M:I have to work till 8:30,but why don’t I meet you afterwards
(Text 2)
M:I’d like to buy a shirt.Look,this purple shirt is in an interesting color and the price is reasonable.
W:Yes,but the color is prettier than the design.
(Text 3)
W:Hi Gary,how is your application going Have you heard anything yet
M:It seems that I’m on the short list.Now the selection board wants to see some samples of my published works.
(Text 4)
M:I just called the travel agent.It’s all set.On March 1st,I’m heading for the mountains for an entire week.
W:Have you checked the academic calendar because my classes aren’t over till the seventh
(Text 5)
M:Hi,Amy.What are you reading Is that an Italian grammar book
W:Yeah.I’m trying to teach myself some Italian,because I’m going to Rome next semester.
M:What’s the reason for this sudden interest in Italy
W:Well,actually I was planning to take some courses about medieval(中世纪的) architecture,and it was said that Rome is the best in that field.
(Text 6)
M:Hi,Julie.How are you doing
W:Well,pretty busy.
M:Did you register for the new term
W:Yeah,I registered this morning.
M:Going to take any business classes
W:No,I don’t think so.I’m going to take African music.It meets on Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday every week.
M:Hmm.Well,any piano classes
W:Yeah,I’m taking advanced piano.It meets every Monday.
M:How about the basic requirement courses
W:I’m going to take English composition and basic Spanish.
M:Sounds like a full schedule!
W:Yeah,I’m going to be really busy.
(Text 7)
W:Do you have any family holidays for next week
M:Let’s see.There is one on the 18th.The 19th is full and the 20th is no good because it’s just for two people.
W:Where are the holidays
M:France,Spain and Greece.The cheapest holiday is in France but this is in an apartment.If you want to stay in a hotel,it will cost less to go to The Hotel Playa in Spain.
W:OK.What kind of hotel is it
M:It has three stars.It doesn’t have its own beach but it has its own swimming pool and children’s club.
W:That’s OK.
(Text 8)
M:Hello,Mary.
W:Come on,Ken.It’s time to go.
M:Wait a moment,please.I just have to close up the shop.By the way,can you give my brother a ride home tonight after the game
W:Of course.You mean Bob is coming,too
M:Yeah.He wants to take some pictures.He’s really interested in photography.
W:Oh.Does he want to be a photographer after graduation
M:Yes,he wants to work for a TV station.
W:That sounds like an interesting job.
M:I guess so.But a lot of people want to be photographers,too.He has to work hard.
W:But it’ll be really nice if he can work at something he’s interested in.I wanted to be a tennis player,but now I work in the bank.
(Text 9)
M:I have with me this evening Louise Graham,a group leader at Ravensfield Outdoor Adventure Center for children.Louise,how long have you been there
W:Well,before I first went there,two years ago,I thought I’d probably only stay for a year,but after six months or so I really started to enjoy the job.So I’ve been there ever since.To be honest,I was lacking in self-confidence,and when I first arrived,I was a bit worried about making mistakes.I was frightened I might put the children in danger because of my inexperience.
M:What’s the best thing about your work
W:One thing I like is seeing them have so much fun,even if sometimes their behavior isn’t perfect.And I can suggest activities that haven’t been tried before.But there are always some children who haven’t quite got as much ability as others,and for me the most rewarding part of the job is getting them to succeed in things they haven’t managed to do before.It’s hard work though.Sometimes you are on duty at night.
M:Mm...what do you think about that
W:Well,I can’t say I look forward to starting work at 10:00 pm,but the kids have to be looked after 24 hours so someone has to do it and all the staff take turns.
(Text 10)
M:Books have always been an important part of people’s lives.Libraries were important parts of both universities and town centers,and many of the first successful companies in modern times made their money by selling books.Like newspapers,publishers used to have a lot of power and influence,but nowadays,the companies that control digital information seem to have taken over.In particular,e-books have replaced traditional books for most modern readers,especially in big cities,for whom everything has to be easy to carry and convenient to use.Tech companies sell “e-readers” that can contain thousands of books,and their online stores list millions of titles,far more than any bookstore could ever hold.As more and more people buy computers,smartphones,and tablets,the market for e-books continues to grow.Many traditional book publishers and bookstores have gone out of business.For example,Border’s Group used to be one of the largest bookstores in the United States,with more than 600 locations and billions of dollars in sales every year.But after e-books appeared,they started losing money and had to close all their stores.
1~5 BCCAB 6~10 CCBAB
11~15 BAABC 16~20 ABCAC
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四家酒店的一些基本信息。
21.A 推理判断题。根据◎Gaylord Opryland 中“Located in the downtown and Music Row area,it is home to two different fine dining options within its estate,three casual-style restaurants,and six options for fast food.”可知,Gaylord Opryland提供各种风格的美食供选择。由此推知,对食物最挑剔的顾客最有可能选择Gaylord Opryland,故选A项。
22.B 细节理解题。根据◎Hermitage Hotel中“Also located in the downtown area,the Hermitage Hotel was named after the estate of late President Andrew Jackson.”可知,Hermitage Hotel特别之处在于,它和已故总统Andrew Jackson有关,故选B项。
23.A 细节理解题。阅读文章内容可知,这四家酒店都提到了“free WiFi”,由此可知,这四家酒店的相似之处在于,它们都提供免费的网络服务,故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。学生Helen与她的室友Will一起进行了食物垃圾的再整理,发现很多本可以避免被浪费的食物,从而决定改变生活习惯。文章同时也告诉我们,我们应该小心处理食物垃圾。
24.C 推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“That means searching their leftovers or food that has been sent straight to the bin without being touched.They soon find out how much of their food waste could have been avoided.”可以推测出,Helen浪费了很多本可以避免被浪费的食物,故选C项。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“‘One of the reasons why we end up with a lot of food waste is that food isn’t stored properly,’explained Dr Woolley.”及“There are also two other tips in reducing food waste.”并结合下文建议内容可知,Dr Woolley在第三段中给出了减少食物浪费的建议,故选D项。
26.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Back at the student house,Helen and Will are cooking vegetarian food to ensure a sustainable lifestyle.”及“But both are devoted to making a positive change now.”可以推测出,Helen和Will正试图以更可持续的方式生活,故选A项。
27.A 主旨大意题。根据第一段关键句“But how easy is it to reduce our food waste Two students have found out.”及文章第二段关键句“They soon find out how much of their food waste could have been avoided.”并结合全文内容可知,本文通过两个学生的亲身实践来告诉我们,我们应谨慎对待我们浪费的食物,找出那些本可以避免被浪费的食物。因此,A项为最佳标题,故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是传统食物和文化之间的关系。
28.B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“On a large scale,traditional food is an important part of culture.It also operates as an expression of culture identity.”可知,食物的功能是显示国家身份,故选B项。
29.A 细节理解题。根据第三段的“Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes.”可知,并不是所有的移民都开了自己的餐馆,因此A项不是正确的,故选A项。
30.C 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Therefore,they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers.”可知,一些移民不得不改变他们餐馆里原有的菜肴,以使这些菜肴在顾客中受欢迎,故选C项。
31.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“We should embrace our heritage through our culture’s food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food.It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs,and is special to those who prepare it.”可知,作者对不同饮食文化的态度是平衡的,故选B项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了迈克为了解决他的大学学费及生活费的问题通过报社向陌生人寻求帮助,最终如愿以偿的故事。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“he had gotten $2,500 from a job working at a store,but that money would not go far to pay the four years of tuition (学费) and college expenses that added up to around $28,000.”可推测,迈克负担不起他自己的大学学费及生活费。故选A项。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Mike wrote to Chicago Tribune writer Bob Greene.He wanted each of the newspaper’s readers to send him a penny(分).”可知,迈克写信给格林是为了让格林的读者给他捐钱,因此可知迈克是在寻求帮助。故选A项。
34.C 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“So,Mike achieved his $28,000 goal and went on to learn food science from the University of Illinois.”可知,迈克筹到了28 000美元,费用问题解决了,他可以继续完成学业。由此可推测,他的计划成功了。故选C项。
35.D 主旨大意题。根据第四段第一句“In less than a month,the Many Pennies for Mike fund(基金) had around $23,000.Donations were received from every state in the United States,and even Mexico,Canada,and the Bahamas.”可知,Mike能读大学就在于这个人人捐一便士的基金。故D项符合主旨大意,适合作标题。故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。3D打印变得越来越流行,文章介绍了3D打印技术。
36.F 上文提示“我们现在可以打印衣服、乐器等等。”根据下文提示“一些科学家试图通过这样做来革新用餐体验。”并由下句中的by doing this可知,答案this指代3D技术打印“食物”。承接上下文,F项切题,故选F项。
37.D 根据上句提示“科学家说它们很容易使用”。再根据下文提示“你也可以修改说明,使食物完全符合你的要求。”承接上下文,D项切题,故选D项。
38.E 根据下文提示“对传统的种植、运输和包装过程的需求将会减少,因为食品生产的效率将会大大提高。”承接下文,E项切题,故选E项。
39.B 上文提示“然而,有些人认为3D打印食品的未来将是一场灾难。”从However可知这一段开始介绍3D打印食物的缺点,一些传统的方式丢失,承接上文,B项切题。故选B项。
40.C 上文提示“同样,传统的咖啡馆和餐馆可能会失去生意。”这一段主要介绍了3D技术的不足,而且下句中“Is it really possible to get the nutrients we need from food-based inks and gels ”的nutrients也是提示。由此可知,C项切题,故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆起童年时和素食者的祖母一起进餐的快乐经历,于是为了纪念祖母,作者决定做一个月的素食者。虽然过程很困难,作者数次想要改变主意,但是还是坚持了下来,如今作者也追随着祖母的方式,邀请想品尝素食的朋友,一边吃一边给他们讲自己小时候的故事。
41.D 根据上文because of health可知,此处指出于健康考虑,不吃肉,故选D项。
42.A 结合上文可知,大多数人不吃肉要么是觉得残忍,要么是因为自身健康问题,而作者是因为爱,所以作者的理由和其他人有点不同,故选A项。
43.D 根据下文中“Now I am an adult”可知,作者如今已经成年了,所以此处是指快乐的童年记忆,故选D项。
44.A 根据下文“Often,dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.”可知,和祖母进餐的经历,让还是个孩子的作者学会了如何欣赏食物,故选A项。
45.D 根据上文“but from the simple meals my grandmother”可知,作者吃的是祖母准备的简单饭菜,故选D项。
46.C pull away离开;take away带走;pass away去世;put away放好。根据下文“because she had left me forever”可知,祖母去世了,故选C项。
47.D 根据上文“more than a decade ago”可知,祖母十多年前就去世了,所以她的素食晚餐和故事已经成为遥远的过去,故选D项。
48.C 根据下文“to become a vegetarian for a month”可知,作者决定做一个月的素食者,故选C项。
49.A 根据第二段中“I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat.”可知,吃素也是一种祖母用来纪念去世的人的方式,作者也用这种方式来纪念祖母,故选A项。
50.A 作者要做一个月的素食者,但是自己所在的城市到处都是美食,所以这件事变得很困难,故选A项。
51.C 作者要成为素食者,肯定要避免经过那些散发美食气味的餐馆,avoid doing sth“避免做某事”,故选C项。
52.C 根据下文“of good cooking wafted in the air”可知,指散发在空气里美食的气味,故选C项。
53.B 此处为宾语从句,表示“是否”应用if,故选B项。
54.A 结合上文“In truth,I wanted to change my...”可知,作者很多次都想改变主意了,change one’s mind“改变主意”,故选A项。
55.D 根据下文“I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food.And as we ate,I told them stories I had known as a child.”可知,作者也开始在吃饭时和别人讲故事,说明作者追随了祖母的做法,故选D项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了食物浪费的现象和影响,指出我们每个人都有责任利用好我们的资源。
56.easier 考查比较级。根据make it可知,此处要用形容词作宾语补足语,且根据句意可知,要用形容词的比较级,故填easier。
57.growing 考查形容词。修饰名词population要用形容词作定语,故填growing。
58.throws 考查时态和主谓一致。此处是that引导的宾语从句的谓语,主语是each American,根据each month可知,时态是一般现在时,此处要用动词的第三人称单数形式,故填throws。
59.to meet 考查动词不定式。此处为固定用法:adj.+enough+to do sth“足够……可以做某事”,故填to meet。
60.before 考查连词。根据it gets to the market可知,此处要用表示时间的连词before,引导时间状语从句,故填before。
61.from 考查介词。固定短语far from“远离,远非,完全不”,故填from。
62.consumption 考查名词。根据the world’s largest可知,此处要用名词,此处consumption是不可数名词,故填consumption。
63.how 考查连词。根据形容词sustainable可知此处要用连词how,no matter how“不管怎样,无论如何”,故填how。
64.reality 考查名词。固定短语in reality“实际上,事实上”,故填reality。
65.sharply 考查副词。此处要用副词修饰谓语动词have decreased,故填sharply。
写作
第一节
Dear Eric,
I’m very happy to receive your letter.I’m writing to express my gratitude to you for your help.Without your advice,I couldn’t be in good shape.Now let me tell you something about me.
First of all,after following your advice,I changed my unhealthy eating habits.I have been having a healthy and balanced diet.Secondly,I keep taking regular exercise,which has made me strong and energetic.What’s more,after giving up the habit of staying up late,I go to bed early and get up early every day.So,I’m in good health and my studies are improving gradually.
How’s your recent school life Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
By the end of the day,it was obvious that I wasn’t very comfortable about the job.“You don’t have to help me,” my grandmother said.“I understand the job isn’t what you want to do.” I swallowed hard,thinking of money.Did I want to be comfortable,or did I want the money “No,Grandma.It’s okay.I’ll get used to it.” Though,I was not convinced of my words.“If you’re sure,dear.” A moment of silence settled over the car before she spoke again.“For a lot of the people we deliver to this is their only meal of the day.”
My eyes widened,and I turned to her.“Their only meal ”She nodded seriously.“For some of them we’re the only person they see.Many of them are alone.”I thought about that.What if I was all alone I couldn’t imagine not having my mom,Grandmother or my friends.When we were back at the house,my grandmother handed me the money I’d earned.It didn’t seem quite as exciting anymore.I’d like to say that I did something incredible with the money I earned.I don’t even remember what I bought for the elderly the next day.What matters are those people with smiles sinking in their wrinkled faces brought unexpected joy to my life while I brought them only a simple gift.
