上海市川沙中学2023学年度高二第二学期期中英语试卷
考生注意：
1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
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Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25%
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and shop assistant.
C. Doctor and patient. D. Employer and employee.
2. A. He had a wonderful vacation. B. He had a busy vacation.
C. He didn’t like winter vacation. D. He preferred summer vacation.
3. A. Encourage the man. B. Laugh at the man.
C. Tutor the man. D. Distract the man.
4. A. He will take some photos about yoga.
B. He will go to yoga classes with the woman.
C. He will think twice about practicing yoga.
D. He will solve problems with the woman’s help.
5. A. She wants to improve the library search engine system.
B. She plans to write an essay on library search engine.
C. She doesn’t know how to use the library search engine.
D. She thinks the library search engine can help the man.
6. A. 2 dollars. B. 4dollars. C. 6 dollars. D. 12 dollars.
7. A. She’ll repair her mobile phone tomorrow.
B. She won’t attend the conference tomorrow.
C. She doesn’t have an email address.
D. She has to email the man tomorrow.
8. A. The dress fits the woman very well.
B. He promises a refund within a week.
C. He encourages the woman to buy the dress.
D. The woman will return the dress in the end.
9. A. The woman decides to have a break this weekend.
B. The woman hesitates about whether to have a break or not.
C. The man has been working for a whole week.
D. Neither of them will enjoy a stress-free weekend.
10. A. The woman needs to fix the budget of the hotel.
B. The woman had better not bother his parents.
C. The woman can stay at his parents’ house.
D. The woman should visit his parents in Beijing.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. African tribes. B. African traditions C. African clothing. D. African language.
12. A. The long history of African tribes. B. The personality of individual people.
C. The meanings of different colors. D. The lifestyle of local people.
13. A. Because it can indicate their fashion taste. B. Because it can maintain their identity.
C. Because it shows the trend of clothing. D. Because it has a strong social meaning.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Write professional papers. B. Carry out market research.
C. Draft business contracts. D. Hold conversations with customer.
15. A. ChatGPT can’t entirely replace real humans.
B. ChatGPT can’t finish tasks as well as humans.
C. ChatGPT can’t be very precise in some tasks.
D. ChatGPT can’t oversee or proof the work it does.
16. A. Because it is boycotted(抵制)by several hi-tech companies.
B. Because it needs to be updated from time to time.
C. Because it takes a long time to connect to the internet.
D. Because it may suffer from technical errors.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. To ensure that she’ll receive the chair on time.
B. To check her customer reference number.
C. To get her money back for the returned chair.
D. To complain about the company’s after-sales service.
18. A. She didn’t remember the card number.
B. She received the new card on Tuesday.
C. She lost the old card about three days ago.
D. She forgot to update payment methods.
19. A. Cancel the old card before making the payment.
B. Make a specific note on the company’s system.
C. Update her bank card details on the company’s website.
D. Check her personal information on the company’s website.
20. A. Within three working days. B. Within five working days.
C. The next morning. D. The next Wednesday.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Are User-friendly Passwords on the Horizon
Imagine a whole new type of password—one that less you no loager use all those numbers, letters and symbols, but is still unavailable to attackers.
Researchers ____1____ (create) a new password system that can one day allow users to access their bank accounts, phones or favorite websites simply by picking out a familiar face from a grid (网络) of nine faces, four times in a row.
They call the system Facelock, ____2____, according to a new study, is full of benefits.
With Facelock, the images in the system are always changing—even the image of the familiar face. The research team explains that people do not recognize all faces equally. We have no trouble ____3____ (identify) a familiar face across a series of different images that range ____4____ quality. On the other hand, when a face is not familiar to us, we are ____5____ (likely) to think that different images of the same person are actually images of different people.
The well-studied psychological phenomenon can be frustrating to police when they ask a witness to identify a person ____6____ (catch) in an unclear security camera tape, but in the case of Facelock, the researchers were able to exploit it for the good of frustrated password users.
The researchers looked at ____7____ vulnerable the Facelock system is to attack by strangers, as well as people who are close to the users, such as a spouse or other family members.
Facial Recognition System is hard ____8____ (break) by people who don’t know the users. Even people who were very close to the users were only able to get through all four grids successfully 6.6 percent of the time.
“____9____ (take) into account the success rates of account holders (97.5 per cent), random zero-acquaintance attackers (less than 1 per cent), and nominated high-acquaintance attackers (6.6 per cent), we believe that _____10_____ there’s still a long way to go, it is a promising starting point”, the researcher wrote.
【答案】1. have created
2. which 3. identifying
4. in 5. more likely
6. caught 7. how
8. to break
9. Taking 10. although##though##while
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个全新的密码系统，希望有了这个密码系统能够提高密码的安全性。
【1题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：研究人员已经开发了一种新的密码系统，有朝一日，用户只需从9张面孔中连续4次选出一张熟悉的面孔，就可以进入自己的银行账户、手机或喜欢的网站。根据下文可知，这种密码系统已经开发了出来，所以用现在完成时，主语researchers是复数，助动词用have。故填have created。
【2题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他们称这个系统为Facelock，根据一项新的研究，它有很多好处。句中先行词为Facelock，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【3题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在一系列不同质量的图像中，我们可以毫不费力地识别出一张熟悉的脸。短语have no trouble (in) doing sth.毫不费力做某事。故填identifying。
【4题详解】
考查介词。句意：在一系列不同质量的图像中，我们可以毫不费力地识别出一张熟悉的脸。短语range in表示“在……范围内变化”。故填in。
【5题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：另一方面，当我们不熟悉一张脸时，我们更有可能认为同一个人的不同图像实际上是不同人的图像。根据上文可知，熟悉的人我们毫不费力就可以识别出，相比之下，不熟悉的人则更可能认错，所以用形容词的比较级形式。故填more likely。
【6题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这种被充分研究的心理现象可能会让警察感到沮丧，当他们要求目击者指认不清楚的监控录像中的人时。句中已有谓语动词，所以用非谓语动词形式。名词a person与catch之间存在被动关系，所以用过去分词作后置定语。故填caught。
【7题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：研究人员观察了Facelock系统在受到陌生人以及与用户关系密切的人(如配偶或其他家庭成员)攻击时的有多易受攻击。本句考查宾语从句的连接词，修饰形容词vulnerable，表示“多么”应用how引导，相当于感叹句。故填how。
【8题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：面部识别系统很难被不认识用户的人破解。本句考查句式：主语+be+adj.+to do，该句型要求不定式用主动形式表被动意思。故填to break。
【9题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：研究人员写道:“考虑到账户持有人(97.5%)、随机零熟人攻击者(不到1%)和指定高熟人攻击者(6.6%)的成功率，我们认为，尽管还有很长的路要走，但这是一个有希望的起点。”句中已有谓语动词，所以用非谓语动词形式。这里考查非谓语动词作状语，和主句主语之间存在主动关系。故填Taking。
【10题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：研究人员写道:“我们相信，尽管还有很长的路要走，但这是一个有希望的起点。”引导让步状语从句，表示“尽管”应用although、though或while。故填although/though/while。
Section B
选用适当的单词或短语补全短文。
A. untouched B. preparation C. disproportionately D. outlook E. committed F. shake
G. redirect H. target I. reduced J. expose K. typically
Over the past few weeks, many people around the world joined me in celebrating my career firsts — from winning my first Golden Globe to earning my first Oscar. While I am grateful for this unforgettable moment in my professional life, I want to ____11____that global spotlight to an issue that is personal to me and that calls for the world’s attention.
My life changed eight years ago when one moment shook my ____12____on the world.
It was April 25, 2015, and I was visiting local organizations. Suddenly, a deadly earthquake hit the country. I have never felt the type of fear and panic I felt that day, when the ground beneath shook so powerfully that I was not able to stand on my own feet.
I was fortunate to make through that day uninjured, but not ____13____. As we made our way straight to the airport, I saw the ruins and destruction all around me. I couldn’t ____14____the thought of how unfair it was that I have a home to go to, unlike the thousands of families whose entire lives were suddenly ____15____ to rubble (瓦砾).
Crises are not just moments of disaster: They ____16____ deep existing inequalities. Those living in poverty, especially women and girls, bear the brunt (首当其冲). In the immediately aftermath of a disaster, lack of sanitation (卫生系统), and health facilities ____17____ affects women. In my time as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program, I have seen up close how women and girls are often the last to go back to school and to get basic services such as clean water and vaccines. They are also ____18____the last to get jobs and loans.
To fully recover from a disaster and be prepared for the next one, the specific needs of women and girls must be factored into the humanitarian response.
This year we are halfway toward the 2030 ____19____ to achieve what the United Nations calls Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for a shared global vision of a world without poverty and inequality. What I have learned through my work is that realizing these global goals will only be possible if we achieve true gender equality, everywhere, and in all aspects of life — especially in times of crises — and in _____20_____for next disaster.
【答案】11. G 12. D
13. A 14. F
15. I 16. J
17. C 18. K
19. H 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇获奖演讲词。文章的主题是呼吁社会关注那些不被重视的、身处危机最前线的女性。
【11题详解】
考查动词。句意：虽然我很感激我职业生涯中这一难忘的时刻，但我想把全球的聚光灯转向一个对我来说是个人的、需要全世界关注的问题。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“转向”，G. redirect符合句意。故选G项。
【12题详解】
考查名词。句意：八年前的一个瞬间震撼了我的世界观，改变了我的生活。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“世界观”，D. outlook符合句意。故选D项。
【13题详解】
考查形容词。句意：幸运的是，我毫发无损地度过了那一天，但绝不是毫无触动。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“感动的，受到触动的”充当表语，A. untouched符合句意。故选A项。
【14题详解】
考查动词。句意：我无法摆脱这样的想法：我有家可归，而成千上万的家庭，他们整个生活就这样突然变成废墟，这是多么不公平。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“摆脱”，F. shake符合句意。故选F项。
【15题详解】
考查动词。句意同上题。分析句子可知，空格处和后面的to rubble构成短语reduced to rubble“变成废墟”，I. reduced符合句意。故选I项。
【16题详解】
考查动词。句意：危机不仅仅存在于灾难发生的时刻：它们暴露了深层次的不平等。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“揭露，暴露”，J. expose符合句意。故选J项。
【17题详解】
考查副词。句意：在灾难发生后不久，缺乏卫生、保健设施和安全对妇女的影响尤为严重。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“不成比例地，特别地”，C. disproportionately符合句意。故选C项。
【18题详解】
考查副词。句意：她们通常最后才能获得工作和贷款。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“通常地，一般地，典型地”，K. typically符合句意。故选K项。
【19题详解】
考查名词。句意：今年，我们距离实现联合国所称的可持续发展目标的2030年目标已经走了一半，这是一个没有贫困和不平等的世界的共同全球愿景的蓝图。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“目标”，H. target符合句意。故选H项。
【20题详解】
考查名词。句意：我通过工作学到的是，只有我们在生活的各个方面，特别是在危机时期和为下一次灾难做准备时，才能在任何地方实现真正的性别平等，才能实现这些全球目标。分析句子可知，空格处缺少的意思是“准备”，B. preparation符合句意。故选B项。
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension(60%)
Section A 15%
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Residents of urban areas make use of public transportation on their way to school or the office. But when their final ____21____ isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Transportation experts often ____22____ to this as the “last mile problem”——finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.
With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E ____23____ a compact (紧凑的) electric vehicle that weigh around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form ____24____ to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried ____25____ anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable to thieves as bikes are.
Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single ____26____. reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to ____27____ the last mile issue, the URB-E ____28____ for its ease of use, portability and affordablo price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.
The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum (铝合金) and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and URB-E GP. The main ____29____ between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as ____30____ to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.
Both models come with accessories (附件)____31____ LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also ____32____ a smart-phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smart-phones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. ____33____ accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf.
At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES)in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s ____34____, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” “So why wait that long, when the URB-E is ____35____ for order now ”
21.
A. purpose B. destination C. transportation D. vehicle
22.
A. refer B. accustom C. attach D. stick
23.
A. discovered B. introduced C. designed D. manufactured
24.
A. convenient B. efficient C. objective D. similar
25.
A. constantly B. eventually C. mainly D. practically
26.
A. charge B. tourism C. competition D. distance
27.
A cover B. develop C. address D. conquer
28.
A. breaks away B. stands out C. invests in D. perseveres in
29.
A. difference B. characteristic C. association D. advantage
30.
A. familiar B. equivalent C. important D. opposed
31.
A. as a result of B. such as C. in all D. in addition to
32.
A. install B. explore C. feature D. equip
33.
A. Optional B. Critical C. Essential D. Unique
34.
A. advances B. delivery C. praises D. prospect
35.
A. reasonable B. flexible C. fascinating D. available
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为说明文。本文介绍了一款小型电动车，来解决公共交通的最后一站和目的地之间所谓“最后一英里”的代步问题，相较于其它交通设备，它具有很多优势，前景可期。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但当他们最终目的地不在公交车站或地铁站附近时，这些人就有麻烦了。A. purpose目的，目标；B. destination目的地，终点；C. transportation交通运输；D. vehicle机动车。根据下文“those folks have a problem”可知，人们乘坐公共交通工具时只能选择就近站点下车，若离自己的目的地还有一段距离，这会让他们感到麻烦。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：交通专家经常把这个问题称为“最后一英里问题”，想办法缩短公共交通站点和目的地之间的距离。A. refer (to)指的是；B. accustom (to)习惯于；C. attach (to)附加到；D. stick (to)坚持。由下文“as the‘last mile problem’”以及语境可知，该句使用了refer to … as..，意为“把…称作是…”，符合语境。故选A。
【23题详解】
查动词词义辨析。句意：考虑到最后一英里的问题，URB-E的制造商设计了一款重量约为13公斤的小型电动车。A. discovered发现；B. introduced引进，介绍；C. designed设计；D. manufactured制造，生产。根据上文“the makers of the URB-E ”以及语境可知，URB-E的制造商设计出一款小型电动汽车来解决最后一公里问题，此处强调为解决问题而进行研究和设计，design符合语境。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它与自行车不同，自行车往往无法挤上拥挤的公交车或火车，URB-E可以折叠成类似于随身行李的形状。A. convenient方便的；B. efficient有效的；C. objective客观的；D. similar相似的。根据“carry-on luggage”以及语境可知，URB-E可以折叠，类似于随身行李。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：由于实际上URB-E几乎可以携带到任何地方，它不像自行车那样容易被小偷偷走。A. constantly时常地；B. eventually最终；C. mainly主要地；D. practically实际上，几乎。由上文“the URB-E collapses into a form 4 to carry-on luggage. ”可知，URB-E可折叠成随身行李的形状，因此它实际上几乎(practically)可以携带到任何地方。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：根据使用情况，URB-E充电一次可以行驶32公里，最高时速可达24公里每小时。A. charge充电；B. tourism旅行；C. competition比赛；D. distance距离。根据上文“the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers”以及语境，这里指充电一次可行驶32公里。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然有其他交通工具试图解决最后一英里的问题，URB-E因其易用性，便携性和负担得起的价格出类拔萃。A. cover覆盖；B. develop发展；C. address设法解决；D. conquer征服，战胜。根据上文“the last mile issue”以及句意可知，这里考查address the … issue意为“解决…问题”，符合语境。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意见上。A. breaks away脱离；B. stands out突出，出色；C. invests in投资，寄希望于；D. perseveres in坚持。根据下文“for its ease of use, portability and affordablo price”可知，相较于其它交通工具，URB-E性能突出引人注目。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：两者之间的主要区别是URB-E Commuter有两个后轮，而GP只有一个。A. difference区别；B. characteristic特征；C. association关联；D. advantage优点。根据上文“the URB-E Commuter and URB-E GP”可知，该车有两个版本：URB-E Commuter和URB-E GP，本句介绍它们之间的区别。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这意味着URB-E Commuter提供了更大的稳定性，而这完全不同于GP的性能，它可以像自行车那样急转弯。A. familiar熟悉的；B. equivalent 相同的；C. important重要的；D. opposed相反的。由下文“the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle”以及句意可知，这里考查as opposed to为固定搭配，意为“与……截然相反”。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：这两款车型都配备了如LED前后灯和减震座椅等配件。A. as a result 因此；B. such as例如；C. in all总共；D. in addition to除……之外。根据下文“LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat”可知，此处用such as来举例说明这两款车型配备的部件，如LED前后灯和减震座椅等。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们还特别配有智能手机支架和方向盘上的USB充电接口。A. install安装；B. explore探险；C. feature以……为特色；D. equip装备。根据下文“a smart-phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column”以及语境可知，“智能手机支架”和“方向盘上的USB充电接口”属于该车的特色装备。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：可选配件包括杯架和折叠行李架。A. Optional可选的；B. Critical关键的；C. Essential基本的；D. Unique独特的。根据下文“a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf”以及语境可知，杯架和折叠行李架属于“可选”配件。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：《边缘》杂志编辑本·波普尔(Ben Popper)夸赞URB-E说，“URB-E感觉就像是2030年的开明人士才会拥有的那种车。”A. advances进展；B. delivery递送；C. praises赞扬；D. prospect前景。由上文“Singing the URB-E’s”以及语境可知，这里考查sing… praises意为“夸赞，高度赞扬”。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：既然URB-E现在就可以订购了，为什么还要等那么久呢？A. reasonable合理的；B. flexible灵活的；C. fascinating迷人的；D. available可获得的，可购得的，由上文“The Verge awarded the URB-E ”可知，由于它的诸多优点致使该款产品在国际消费电子展上获奖，并且可供订购。故选D。
Section B 15%
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical (经验的，实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people ____36____, and lead to relaxation.
Researches show that aspects of the ____37____ environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room’s ceiling ____38____ how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more ____39____, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed ____40____.
In addition to celling height, the view ____41____ by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who ____42____ the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.
Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to ____43____ academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design &Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with ____44____ views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily ____45____ roads and parking lots.
Recent study on room lighting design suggests that ____46____ light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase ____47____. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.
____48____, scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “We have a very limited number of studies, so we’re almost looking at the problem through a straw,” architect David Allison says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make ____49____ use of them That’s what we’re all ____50____ with.”
36.
A. tired B. informed C. focused D. delighted
37.
A physical B. local C. historical D. psychological
38.
A. transforms B. interrupts C. improves D. affects
39.
A. primarily B. freely C. practically D. originally
40.
A. prospect B. review C. comment D. outlook
41.
A. composed B. accompanied C. offered D. reflected
42.
A. experienced B. endured C. shouldered D. emphasized
43.
A. kick off B. hold up C. turn up D. pay off
44.
A. imbalanced B. unblocked C. unrelated D. unsustainable
45.
A. separated B. overlooked C. resembled D. connected
46.
A. bright B. green C. dim D. blue
47.
A. consciousness B. conversation C. concentration D. relaxation
48.
A. So far B. However C. Hence D. Furthermore
49.
A. absolute B. broad C. narrow D. concrete
50.
A. beginning B. interacting C. competing D. struggling
【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. D 41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了房间的设计，如天花板的高度、室内外的景观以及灯光的选择等可以在很大程度上影响居住者。至于这种理论正确与否，还有待进一步验证。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们正在探索如何设计能够促进创造力、让人们保持专注并带来放松的空间。A. tired使疲惫；B. informed使了解情况；C. focused使专注；D. delighted使高兴。根据上文“promote creativity, keep people”可知，这个空间主要促进创造力，让人们保持专注，故选C。
【37题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，物理环境的某些方面会影响创造力。A. physical身体的，物理的；B. local当地的；C. historical历史的；D. psychological心理的。根据后文“In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room’s ceiling affects how people think.(2007年，明尼苏达大学的Joan Meyers-Levy报告说，房间天花板的高度会影响人们的思维方式)”可知，此处指研究表明，物理环境的某些方面会影响创造力。故选A。
【38题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2007年，明尼苏达大学的Joan Meyers-Levy报告说，房间天花板的高度会影响人们的思维方式。A. transforms改变；B. interrupts打扰；C. improves改善；D. affects影响。根据上文“environment can influence creativity”可知，此处指房间天花板的高度会影响人们的思维方式。故选D。
【39题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她的研究表明，更高的天花板会鼓励人们更自由地思考，这可能会导致他们建立更抽象的联系。A. primarily主要地；B. freely自由地；C. practically几乎；D. originally起初。根据后文“which may lead them to make more abstract connections”可知，更高的天花板会鼓励人们更自由地思考，这可能会导致他们建立更抽象的联系。故选B。
【40题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：另一方面，较低的天花板可能会激发出更细致的展望。A. prospect预期；B. review复习；C. comment评论；D. outlook前景，展望。上文提到更高的天花板可以让人们更自由的思考，对应的较低的天花板可能会激发出更细致的展望。故选D。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了天花板的高度外，建筑物所提供的视野也会影响居住者集中注意力的能力。A. composed组成；B. accompanied陪伴；C. offered提供；D. reflected反思。根据后文“by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate”指建筑物所提供的视野也会影响居住者集中注意力的能力。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：康奈尔大学的南希·威尔斯和她的同事在他们的研究中发现，由于家庭搬家而绿度增加最多的孩子在标准的注意力测试中取得了最大的进步。A. experienced经历；B. endured忍受；C. shouldered负担；D. emphasized强调。根据后文“the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention”指由于经历家庭搬家而绿度增加最多的孩子在标准的注意力测试中取得了最大的进步。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：根据乔治亚大学学校设计与规划实验室负责人C. Kenneth Tanner领导的一项研究，利用自然来提高注意力应该会在学术上有所回报。A. kick off开始；B. hold up支撑；C. turn up出现；D. pay off取得成功，得到回报。根据后文“Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.(坦纳和他的团队发现，在能看到窗外至少50英尺的教室里，学生在词汇、语言艺术和数学测试中的得分要高于那些看不到道路和停车场的教室里的学生)”可知，利用自然来提高注意力应该会在学术上有所回报。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：坦纳和他的团队发现，在能看到窗外至少50英尺的教室里，学生在词汇、语言艺术和数学测试中的得分要高于那些看不到道路和停车场的教室里的学生。A. imbalanced不平衡的；B. unblocked畅通无阻的；C. unrelated无关的；D. unsustainable无法持续的。根据后文“views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores”此处指在能看到窗外至少50英尺的教室里，学生得分更高，“unblocked views of”理解为“无遮挡的视野”符合题意。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：坦纳和他的团队发现，在能看到窗外至少50英尺的教室里，学生在词汇、语言艺术和数学测试中的得分要高于那些看不到道路和停车场的教室里的学生。A. separated分开；B. overlooked忽视；C. resembled像；D. connected连接。根据后文“roads and parking lots”与上文“views of at least 50 feet outside the window”此处指在能看到窗外至少50英尺的教室里，学生在词汇、语言艺术和数学测试中的得分要高于那些看不到道路和停车场的教室里的学生，overlooked在这里表示“看不到”。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最近一项关于室内照明设计的研究表明，昏暗的光线有助于人们放松。A. bright明亮的；B. green绿色的；C. dim暗淡的；D. blue蓝色的。根据后文“If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation.(如果这是真的，那么在晚餐或聚会时保持光线较暗可以增加放松)”指昏暗的光线有助于人们放松。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果这是真的，那么在晚餐或聚会时保持光线较暗可以增加放松。A. consciousness知觉；B. conversation对话；C. concentration专心；D. relaxation放松。呼应上文“light helps people to loosen up”指在晚餐或聚会时保持光线较暗可以增加放松。故选D。
【48题详解】
考查短语和副词辨析。句意：到目前为止，科学家们主要关注的是公共建筑。A. So far目前为止；B. However然而；C. Hence因此；D. Furthermore此外。根据后文“scientists have focused mainly on public buildings.”为现在完成时，可知表示“到目前为止”。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“你如何对非常具体的问题给出答案，并广泛运用它们？”A. absolute绝对的；B. broad广泛的；C. narrow狭窄的；D. concrete具体的。根据上文“How do you take answers to very specific questions and make”指广泛应用这些问题的答案，故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是我们都在努力解决的问题。A. beginning开始；B. interacting互动；C. competing比赛；D. struggling努力，奋斗。根据上文“That’s what we’re all”指研究人员也在努力解决这些问题。故选D。
Section C (22%)
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
It was near the end of summer in my 16th year. I was riding in the back seat of a large van heading down an endless road. I was at the end of a two-week road trip with several other teenagers to visit a college in Iowa. Along the way I had spent several days in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and on the road, I felt tired, isolated, and homesick. It was the longest that I had ever been away from my family.
I glanced out of my window and suddenly my heart leapt. There, in the distance, I could see them: the beautiful mountains of my home. After days and days on the dry, brown plains I finally saw the green hills in which I had grown up again. As we got closer and closer to those green mountains I felt myself becoming happier and happier. My face lit up and my smile returned. Warmth filled my spirit. It felt so good to be going home. It was such a joy to be heading back to the place where I was raised. It was such a blessing to finally know that I was almost back where I belonged.
Looking back on that memory makes me wonder what it will be like when I finally return to my true home. Even for the longest life, this world is just a temporary residence. It is a place that we learn, love and grow in, but it isn’t really home. Our true home lies beyond this world and its love, joy and beauty cannot be described in words. It is where our family awaits us.
Until I reach that blessed place, though, I will do my best to enjoy each day of life’s journey here. I will do my best to use every moment to get a little closer to home. I will do my best to travel through life with a loving heart, a pleasant smile and a giving spirit.
51. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Getting Closer to Home B. A Joyous Smile
C. An Unforgettable Journey D. My Beautiful Hometown
52. Which of the following CANNOT describe the author’s feelings in the first paragraph
A. Worn out B. Lonely C. Missing his family D. Pleased and happy
53. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage
A. The author went on the trip by bike.
B. The author spent days travelling abroad.
C. The author had been travelling on the plains.
D. The author had once been on a longer trip than this one.
54. According to the passage, what the author most values is _______
A. how long he lives B. his long-lost friends
C. his hometown D. how many places he visits
【答案】51. A 52. D 53. C 54. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者旅行归家路上的所思所想。
【51题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第二段中“As we got closer and closer to those green mountains I felt myself becoming happier and happier. My face lit up and my smile returned. Warmth filled my spirit. It felt so good to be going home. (当我们越来越接近那些绿色的山，我感到自己变得越来越快乐。我的脸上露出了笑容。温暖充满了我的灵魂。回家的感觉真好)”和最后一段中“Until I reach that blessed place, though, I will do my best to enjoy each day of life’s journey here. I will do my best to use every moment to get a little closer to home. (但是，在我到达那个神圣的地方之前，我会尽我最大的努力享受在这里的每一天。我会尽我最大的努力利用每一个时刻来离家更近一点。)”可知，文章讲述了作者旅行归家路上的所思所想，回家给作者带来无尽的快乐，所以“Getting Closer to Home (离家更近)”是文章最佳标题。故选A项。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Along the way I had spent several days in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and on the road, I felt tired, solitary, and homesick. (一路上，我在芝加哥的匹兹堡呆了几天。在路上，我感到疲惫、孤独和想家。)”可知，“Pleased and happy (快乐和高兴)”不是作者感受。故选D项。
【53题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“After days and days on the dry, brown plains I finally saw the green hills in which I had grown up again. (在干燥的棕色平原上行驶了几天，我终于看到了绿色的山丘，我在那里长大。)”可知，作者一直在平原上行进，所以C项“作者一直在平原上旅行。”正确。故选C项。
【54题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Even for the longest life, this world is just a temporary residence. It is a place that we learn, love and grow in, but it isn’t really home. Our true home lies beyond this world and its love, joy and beauty cannot be described in words. It is where our family awaits us. (即使是最长寿的人，这个世界也只是一个暂时的居所。那是我们学习、爱和成长的地方，但它不是真正的家。我们真正的家在这个世界之外，它的爱、欢乐和美丽无法用语言来描述。我们的家人在那里等着我们。)”可推知，作者最珍视的是他的家乡。故选C项。
(B)
Gray Line Discover Brisbane and surrounds with Gray Line Brisbane. Their wide range of tours in air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide’s expert knowledge, ensures a day to remember.
Brisbane City Morning Tour(tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Cathedral Square: Parliament House Windmill-Anzac Square-City Hall-Chinatown Captain Cook and Story Bridge
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour(tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15 pm Returns:5: 00 pm. Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. Queen Street Mall: Southbank: Anzac Square: Suncorp Stadium Brewery Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation Mt Cootha Lookout
Sunshine Coast and Noosa(tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns: 5:30 pm. The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eurmundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa HeadsMooloolaba: Underwater World Ettamogah Pub
Sunshine Coast and Montville(tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns: 5:30 pm This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world Ginger Factory: Superbee Montville Village Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years—free of charge,4-14 years—as quoted above. Exclusion date:25/12/16(for other dates please check with your consultant).
55. If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose ______
A. Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
B. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
C. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour
D. Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour
56. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Mooloolaba.
B. Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.
C. If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.
D. If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.
57. What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet
A. Welcoming and humorous. B. Warm and inviting.
C. Modest and initiative. D. Casual and compulsory.
【答案】55. B 56. D 57. B
【解析】
【导语】本文属于广告类阅读，主要向我们介绍了几个旅游景点，详细的说明了每个地方的美景，出发日期及售价。
【55题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Brisbane City Morning Tour(tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. (布里斯班市晨游（Tour B481）出发时间：每天上午9：00。回程时间：上午11：45。)”及“Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour(tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15 pm. Returns:5: 00 pm. (布里斯班考拉保护区亮点（Tour B492）出发时间：每天下午1：15。返回：下午5：00。)”可知，如果想一天完成两个旅行应选Brisbane City Morning Tour及Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour，故选B项。
【56题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sunshine Coast and Montville(tour B410)部分的“Child policy: under 4 years—free of charge,4-14 years—as quoted above. (儿童政策：4岁以下免费，4-14岁如上所述。)”及“Adult $107, Child $67 (成人107美元，小童67美元。)”可知，如果 2 名成人和2名3岁和9岁的儿童参加B410之旅，他们应该支付107+107+67=281美元。故选D项。
【57题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中“air-conditioned coaches, combined with the guide's expert knowledge（空调车厢，结合导游的专业知识）”、“charming（迷人的）”、“magnificent （壮丽的）”、“spectacular（壮丽的）”等词可知，这个旅游信息手册的内容是温暖的，吸引人的。故选B。
(C)
Ever stopped to consider the upside of volcanic eruptions It’s not all death, destruction and hot lava — scientists have a plan to cool the planet by simulating one. It would probably work, but it could have disastrous consequences, and there is nothing to stop any country or company from using the technology.
Solar geoengineering involves simulating a spewing volcano by spraying aerosols into the atmosphere. When they combine with oxygen, droplets of sulfuric acid form. These droplets reflect sunlight away from Earth, cooling the planet. All good in theory, but the consequences are largely unknown and a few could be disastrous. In a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers led by Anthony Jones, a climate scientist from the University of Exeter, found that using this technology in the Northern Hemisphere could reduce the number of tropical cyclones hitting the U.S. and Caribbean but there would be more cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere and a drought across the Sahel region of Africa. That’s because the entire climate system is linked — disrupting one region will inevitably affect another. How would a nation react if another was causing its weather to get much worse Would that be an act of war
There is, however, a case for using solar geoengineering on a global scale. Jones says it could be used to reduce the temperature increases scientists are predicting. It could be used while the world searches for more effective strategies.
The study also highlights a far bigger problem with solar geoengineering: its complete lack of regulation. “There’s nothing that could stop one country just doing it,” Jones says. “You only need about 100 aircraft with three flights per day. It would cost $1 billion to $10 billion per year.” He adds, “It’s deeply disconcerting that we have this technology that could have such a massive influence on the climate, yet there’s just no regulation to stop countries or even organizations from doing it.”
Jones cautions that there is much about the climate system we do not understand, as well as far more work that will need to be done before solar geoengineering is considered safe — or too dangerous to even discuss.
58. The first paragraph is intended to _________.
A. compare downsides and upsides of volcanic eruptions
B. propose a hypothesis and prove it in the rest of the passage
C. give a blueprint of the passage and arouse readers’ interest
D. raise a question and tempt readers to find the solution in the passage
59. According to the research by Anthony Jones and his team, using solar geoengineering ________.
A. will benefit the countries applying them with almost no cost
B. can reduce the temperature of the planet simply by spraying aerosol into the air
C. will destroy the balance of the whole climate system and raise conflicts
D. can calm various natural disasters such as tropical cyclones and droughts
60. The underlined word “disconcerting” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. confusing B. disturbing C. acceptable D. disappointing
61. The writer is likely to agree that _________.
A. solar geoengineering is good both in theory and in reality
B. solar geoengineering is the last choice scientists should turn to
C. relevant laws should be drafted up to avoid the abuse of solar geoengineering
D. whether solar geoengineering benefits humans or not depends on where and how people use it
【答案】58. B 59. C 60. B 61. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家们计划通过模拟火山来给地球降温，介绍了太阳能地球工程的工作原理以及存在的问题。
【58题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Ever stopped to consider the upside of volcanic eruptions It’s not all death, destruction and hot lava — scientists have a plan to cool the planet by simulating one. It would probably work, but it could have disastrous consequences, and there is nothing to stop any country or company from using the technology. (曾经停下来思考过火山爆发的好处吗？地球上不全是死亡、毁灭和熔岩——科学家们计划通过模拟火山来给地球降温。它可能会起作用，但可能会带来灾难性的后果，没有任何东西可以阻止任何国家或公司使用这项技术)”可推知，第一段目的是提出一个假设，并在文章的其余部分证明它。故选B。
【59题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers led by Anthony Jones, a climate scientist from the University of Exeter, found that using this technology in the Northern Hemisphere could reduce the number of tropical cyclones hitting the U.S. and Caribbean but there would be more cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere and a drought across the Sahel region of Africa. That’s because the entire climate system is linked — disrupting one region will inevitably affect another. How would a nation react if another was causing its weather to get much worse Would that be an act of war ( 在最近发表在《自然通讯》上一项研究中，由埃克塞特大学的气候科学家安东尼-琼斯领导的研究人员发现，在北半球使用这种技术可以减少袭击美国和加勒比地区的热带气旋的数量，但在南半球会有更多的气旋，而且整个非洲的萨赫勒地区会出现干旱。这是因为整个气候系统是相互联系的——破坏一个地区将不可避免地影响另一个地区。如果另一个国家导致其天气变得更加糟糕，一个国家会如何反应？那会是一种战争行为吗？)”可知，根据安东尼·琼斯和他的团队的研究，利用太阳能地球工程会破坏整个气候系统的平衡，引发冲突。故选C。
60题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“we have this technology that could have such a massive influence on the climate, yet there’s just no regulation to stop countries or even organizations from doing it.”可知，我们拥有这种可能对气候产生巨大影响的技术，但却没有规定阻止国家甚至组织这样做，这是一件令人不安的事情。故画线词意思是“令人不安的”。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. disturbing令人不安的；C. acceptable可接受的；D. disappointing令人失望的。故选B。
【61题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The study also highlights a far bigger problem with solar geoengineering: its complete lack of regulation.(这项研究还强调了太阳能地球工程的一个更大的问题：它完全缺乏监管)”可知，作者很可能同意“应起草相关法律以避免太阳能地球工程的滥用”的说法。故选C。
Section D(8%)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Immersive Art Draws People In
With bold, swirling brushstrokes (绘画技巧) and vivid colors, Vincent van Gogh’s stirring Starry Night brings to life a turbulent (汹涌的) sky. It’s one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. And gazing at the scenic canvas can make museum visitors feel starstruck.
But seeing this masterpiece on a gallery wall isn’t the only way art fans can experience its impact ____62____. They find themselves surrounded by shimmering colors that dance before their eyes and ripple (涟漪) at their feet. These exhibitions digitally project moving images onto walls, floors, and sometimes onto viewers themselves. They are examples of immersive art.
____63____. While it can be hard to characterize, it’s generally a multisensory, an interactive event that engages viewers and lets them feel like part of the artwork. One thing is certain — these exhibitions have been wildly popular — selling out tickets in cities worldwide.
Van Gogh gained fame only after his death. In fact, the 19th-century painter sold just one painting during his lifetime. But now he is immersive art’s biggest superstar. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions featuring immense images. ____64____. One show, Van Gogh Alive, has appeared in 65 countries since 2011. It even features a signature scent for visitors to sniff. Shows of other artists — including Monet, Renoir, and Chagall — have lit up venues, too.
The popularity of immersive art has been powered party by social media. As visitors post selfies featuring van Gogh’s art or videos of friends stepping into a fantastical fridge, these experiences draw bigger and bigger crowds. ____65____. That’s because many curators and creators share a common goal — to help more people get into art!
A. Immersive art doesn’t simply mean sitting in a glass case or fitting in a frame.
B. The art work is animated and accompanied by music, voices, and background sound.
C. In fact, some exhibits give people a chance to be enveloped by van Gogh’s celebrated painting.
D. Meanwhile, traditional museums are following the trend and applying immersive technologies
E. Critics once described his work as a multidimensional mystery house leading to secret passages.
F. More important is the ability to bridge the gap between traditional art spaces and modern audiences.
【答案】62. C 63. A 64. B 65. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新的潮流“沉浸式艺术体验”，如文章提到的梵高作品的沉浸式体验。许多博物馆开始顺应潮流，运用沉浸式科技，策划展览，目的是为了让更多的人进入艺术领域。
【62题详解】
根据后文“They find themselves surrounded by shimmering colors that dance before their eyes and ripple (涟漪) at their feet. These exhibitions digitally project moving images onto walls, floors, and sometimes onto viewers themselves. They are examples of immersive art.(他们发现自己被闪烁的色彩所包围，这些色彩在他们眼前跳舞，在他们脚下荡漾。这些展览以数字方式将动态图像投射到墙壁、地板上，有时也投射到观众身上。它们是沉浸式艺术的例子)”可知，后文提到“他们发现自己被闪烁的色彩所包围，这些色彩在他们眼前跳舞，在他们脚下荡漾”，即说明这样的展览可以让人们置身于名画之中。故C选项“事实上，有些展览让人们有机会置身于梵高的名画之中”符合语境，故选C。
【63题详解】
根据后文“While it can be hard to characterize, it’s generally a multisensory, an interactive event that engages viewers and lets them feel like part of the artwork. One thing is certain — these exhibitions have been wildly popular — selling out tickets in cities worldwide.(虽然很难描述它的特征，但它通常是一个多感官的互动活动，吸引观众，让他们觉得自己是艺术品的一部分。有一件事是肯定的——这些展览非常受欢迎，在世界各地的城市门票都卖光了)”可知，本段主要是在介绍沉浸式艺术的特点。故A选项“沉浸式艺术并不仅仅意味着坐在玻璃柜里或装进画框里”符合语境，故选A。
【64题详解】
根据上句“His work has been showcased in various exhibitions featuring immense images.(他的作品曾在各种各样的展览中展出，有巨大的图像)”可知，本句进一步说明梵高画作的沉浸式展出效果。故B选项“他的艺术作品是动画和伴随着音乐，声音，和背景声音”符合语境。故选B。
【65题详解】
根据后一句“That’s because many curators and creators share a common goal — to help more people get into art!(因为许多策展人和创作者都有一个共同的目标——让更多的人进入艺术领域)”可知，本句主要说明为了让更多人认识艺术做出了努力。故D选项“Meanwhile, traditional museums are following the trend and applying immersive technologies.(与此同时，传统博物馆也在顺应潮流，运用沉浸式技术)”符合语境，故选D。
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
66. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Sales Strategies
How can a company improve its sales One of the keys to more effective selling is for a company to first decide on its “sales strategy”. In other words, what is the role of the salesperson Is the salesperson’s job narrative, suggestive, or consultive
The “narrative” sales strategy depends on the salesperson moving quickly into a standard sales presentation. His or her pitch highlights the benefit for the customer of a particular product or service. This approach is most effective for customers whose buying motives are basically the same and is also well suited to companies who have a large number of prospects on which to call.
The “suggestive” approach is tailored more for the individual customer. The salesperson must be in a position to offer alternative recommendations that meet a particular customer’s needs. One key aspect of the suggestive approach is the need for the salesperson to engage the buyer in some sort of discussion. The salesperson can then use the information from the customer to suggest an appropriate product or service.
The final strategy demands that a company’s sales staff act as “consultants” for the buyer. In this role, the salesperson must acquire a great deal of information about the customer. They do this through market research, surveys, and face-to-face discussions. Using this information, the salesperson makes a detailed presentation tailored specifically to a consumer’s needs.
More and more sales teams are switching from a narrative or a suggestive approach to a more consultative strategy. As a result, corporations are looking more at intangibles (无形资产) such as creativity and analytical skills and less at educational background and technical skills.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】There are three types of sales strategies to improve sales. The narrative strategy means salespeople promoting products with standard presentations. The suggestive approach requires salespeople to recommend a suitable product to a customer through discussion. The consultive strategy demands that salespeople get information about customers and act as their “consultants”. Nowadays more sales teams prefer the consultive approach. (59words)
【解析】
【分析】本文考查概要写作。
【详解】首先要写文章要点。本篇文章首先要说明有三种类型的销售策略来提高销售；然后分别概述“叙述性”销售策略、提示性方法及咨询策略，最后要指出如今更多的销售团队更喜欢咨询式的方法。书写时注意使用适当的连接词连接这些要点，使上下句之间具有连贯性。概要写作的基础是理解语篇，而读懂语篇的基础是词汇，尤其是对关键词汇的掌握与运用。在此基础上，综合运用语法与句法结构，按照行文逻辑组织语言，就可以写出很好的概要。
Ⅴ. Words & Phrases 10%
Ⅰ. Words 4%
汉译英
67. 摄影师 n. ________
68. 冲突，争执 n. ________
69. 交响乐 n. ________
70. 演绎，演奏方式 n. ________
71. 周年纪念日 n. ________
72. 有野心的，有雄心的 adj. ________
73. 恢复(某种情况或感受)v. ________
74. 业余爱好者，业余运动员 n. ________
【答案】67. photographer
68. conflict
69. symphony
70. interpretation
71. anniversary
72. ambitious
73. restore
74. amateur
【解析】
【67题详解】
名词表示“摄影师”为photographer，故填photographer。
【68题详解】
名词表示“冲突，争执”为conflict，故填conflict。
【69题详解】
名词表示“交响乐”为symphony，故填symphony。
【70题详解】
名词表示“演绎，演奏方式”为interpretation，故填interpretation。
【71题详解】
名词表示“周年纪念日”为anniversary，故填anniversary。
【72题详解】
形容词表示“有野心的，有雄心的”为ambitious，故填ambitious。
【73题详解】
动词表示“恢复(某种情况或感受)”为restore，故填restore。
【74题详解】
名词表示“业余爱好者，业余运动员”为amateur，故填amateur。
Ⅱ. Phrases 6%
汉译英(短语)
75. 对……置若罔闻 ________
76. 问心无愧 ________
77. 经济舱 ________
78. 向某人隐瞒某事 ________
79. 生效，实行 ________
80. 侦探小说 ________
【答案】75. turn a deaf ear to
76. have a clear conscience
77. economy class
78. hide sth. from sb.
79. put sth into effect
80. detective novel
【解析】
【75题详解】
考查固定短语。“对……置若罔闻”的英文翻译是turn a deaf ear to，为固定搭配，故填turn a deaf ear to
【76题详解】
考查固定短语。“问心无愧”的英文翻译是have a clear conscience，为固定短语，故填have a clear conscience。
【77题详解】
考查固定短语。“经济舱”的英文翻译是economy class，为固定短语，故填economy class。
【78题详解】
考查固定短语。“向某人隐瞒某事”的英文翻译是hide sth. from sb.为固定短语，故填hide sth. from sb.。
【79题详解】
考查固定短语。“生效，实行”的英文翻译是put sth. into effect，为固定短语，故填put sth. into effect。
【80题详解】
考查名词短语。“侦探”的英文是detective，“小说”的英文是novel，故填detective novel。
Ⅵ. Translation 15%(3+3+4+5)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
81. 由这部小说改编的电影在上世纪九十年代受到年轻人的追捧。(adapt)
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【答案】The film adapted from this novel was highly popular among young people in the 1990s.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。“电影”可以用名词“film”，句中特指“由这部小说改编的电影”，所以该名词用定冠词the修饰，在句中作主语。“由……改编”可以用动词短语“adapt from”，该动词短语在句中作主语的定语，所以需要非谓语动词的形式。adapt from和the film之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作定语。“这部小说”可以翻译为“this novel”，“受到年轻人的追捧”可以翻译为“be highly popular among young people”。“在上世纪九十年”可以翻译为“in the 1990s”。根据该时间状语可知，句子为一般过去时态，主语为单数，be动词用was。故翻译为The film adapted from this novel was highly popular among young people in the 1990s.
82. 数年后当地人才逐渐意识到砍伐森林给生态造成的负面影响。(before)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】It took years for local people to realize the negative ecological impact of deforestation.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型和时态。表示“数年后……才……”句型为It took/takes years for sb. to do sth.；表示“当地人”短语为local people；表示“意识到砍伐森林给生态造成的负面影响”翻译为realize the negative ecological impact of deforestation。用一般过去时。故翻译为It took years for local people to realize the negative ecological impact of deforestation.
83. 虽然反复试验的结果与我们的期待大相径庭，但我们依然坚信越探索，就越可能会成功。（trial and error）
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【答案】While the result of trial and error is totally different from/contrary to what we expected, we believe that the more we explore, the more likely we are to/will succeed.
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句和短语。此处引导让步状语从句，表示“虽然”应用while，从句表示“反复试验的结果”用the result of trial and error，作主语；表示“与我们的期待大相径庭”翻译为be totally different from/contrary to what we expected，为一般现在时和一般过去时；主句主语为we；表示“相信”应用believe that...；表示“越……越……”应用the+比较级，the+比较级，表示“探索”应用explore，表示“可能成功”应用be likely to succeed，为一般现在时或一般将来时。故翻译为While the result of trial and error is totally different from/contrary to what we expected, we believe that the more we explore, the more likely we are to/will succeed.
84. 当谈到5G技术，工夫不负有心人，华为经过多年的努力最终取得了突破性成就，在激烈的竞争中脱颖而出。(pay)
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【答案】When it comes to 5G technology, perseverance pays off. After years of effort, Huawei has finally achieved breakthrough success and stood out in fierce competition.
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。“当谈到”译为when it comes to，为固定句式，“5G技术”译为5G technology，“工夫不负有心人”译为perseverance pays off，“华为最终取得了”表示已完成，应为现在完成时，译为Huawei has finally achieved,“突破性成就”译为breakthrough success，“激烈的竞争”译为fierce competition，“脱颖而出”，译为stood out，与前面的助动词has也构成现在完成时，故翻译为When it comes to 5G technology, perseverance pays off. After years of effort, Huawei has finally achieved breakthrough success and stood out in fierce competition.上海市川沙中学2023学年度高二第二学期期中英语试卷
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1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
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Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25%
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and shop assistant.
C. Doctor and patient. D. Employer and employee.
2. A. He had a wonderful vacation. B. He had a busy vacation.
C. He didn’t like winter vacation. D. He preferred summer vacation.
3. A. Encourage the man. B. Laugh at the man.
C. Tutor the man. D. Distract the man.
4. A. He will take some photos about yoga.
B. He will go to yoga classes with the woman.
C. He will think twice about practicing yoga.
D. He will solve problems with the woman’s help.
5. A. She wants to improve the library search engine system.
B. She plans to write an essay on library search engine.
C. She doesn’t know how to use the library search engine.
D. She thinks the library search engine can help the man.
6. A. 2 dollars. B. 4dollars. C. 6 dollars. D. 12 dollars.
7. A. She’ll repair her mobile phone tomorrow.
B. She won’t attend the conference tomorrow.
C. She doesn’t have an email address.
D. She has to email the man tomorrow.
8. A. The dress fits the woman very well.
B. He promises a refund within a week.
C. He encourages the woman to buy the dress.
D. The woman will return the dress in the end.
9. A. The woman decides to have a break this weekend.
B. The woman hesitates about whether to have a break or not.
C. The man has been working for a whole week.
D. Neither of them will enjoy a stress-free weekend.
10. A. The woman needs to fix the budget of the hotel.
B. The woman had better not bother his parents.
C. The woman can stay at his parents’ house.
D. The woman should visit his parents in Beijing.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. African tribes. B. African traditions C. African clothing. D. African language.
12. A. The long history of African tribes. B. The personality of individual people.
C. The meanings of different colors. D. The lifestyle of local people.
13. A. Because it can indicate their fashion taste. B. Because it can maintain their identity.
C. Because it shows the trend of clothing. D. Because it has a strong social meaning.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Write professional papers. B. Carry out market research.
C. Draft business contracts. D. Hold conversations with customer.
15. A. ChatGPT can’t entirely replace real humans.
B. ChatGPT can’t finish tasks as well as humans.
C. ChatGPT can’t be very precise in some tasks.
D. ChatGPT can’t oversee or proof the work it does.
16. A. Because it is boycotted(抵制)by several hi-tech companies.
B. Because it needs to be updated from time to time.
C. Because it takes a long time to connect to the internet.
D. Because it may suffer from technical errors.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. To ensure that she’ll receive the chair on time.
B. To check her customer reference number.
C. To get her money back for the returned chair.
D. To complain about the company’s after-sales service.
18. A. She didn’t remember the card number.
B. She received the new card on Tuesday.
C. She lost the old card about three days ago.
D. She forgot to update payment methods.
19. A. Cancel the old card before making the payment.
B. Make a specific note on the company’s system.
C. Update her bank card details on the company’s website.
D Check her personal information on the company’s website.
20. A. Within three working days. B. Within five working days.
C. The next morning. D. The next Wednesday.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Are User-friendly Passwords on the Horizon
Imagine a whole new type of password—one that less you no loager use all those numbers, letters and symbols, but is still unavailable to attackers.
Researchers ____1____ (create) a new password system that can one day allow users to access their bank accounts, phones or favorite websites simply by picking out a familiar face from a grid (网络) of nine faces, four times in a row.
They call the system Facelock, ____2____, according to a new study, is full of benefits.
With Facelock, the images in the system are always changing—even the image of the familiar face. The research team explains that people do not recognize all faces equally. We have no trouble ____3____ (identify) a familiar face across a series of different images that range ____4____ quality. On the other hand, when a face is not familiar to us, we are ____5____ (likely) to think that different images of the same person are actually images of different people.
The well-studied psychological phenomenon can be frustrating to police when they ask a witness to identify a person ____6____ (catch) in an unclear security camera tape, but in the case of Facelock, the researchers were able to exploit it for the good of frustrated password users.
The researchers looked at ____7____ vulnerable the Facelock system is to attack by strangers, as well as people who are close to the users, such as a spouse or other family members.
Facial Recognition System is hard ____8____ (break) by people who don’t know the users. Even people who were very close to the users were only able to get through all four grids successfully 6.6 percent of the time.
“____9____ (take) into account the success rates of account holders (97.5 per cent), random zero-acquaintance attackers (less than 1 per cent), and nominated high-acquaintance attackers (6.6 per cent), we believe that _____10_____ there’s still a long way to go, it is a promising starting point”, the researcher wrote.
Section B
选用适当的单词或短语补全短文。
A. untouched B. preparation C. disproportionately D. outlook E. committed F. shake
G. redirect H. target I. reduced J. expose K. typically
Over the past few weeks, many people around the world joined me in celebrating my career firsts — from winning my first Golden Globe to earning my first Oscar. While I am grateful for this unforgettable moment in my professional life, I want to ____11____that global spotlight to an issue that is personal to me and that calls for the world’s attention.
My life changed eight years ago when one moment shook my ____12____on the world.
It was April 25, 2015, and I was visiting local organizations. Suddenly, a deadly earthquake hit the country. I have never felt the type of fear and panic I felt that day, when the ground beneath shook so powerfully that I was not able to stand on my own feet.
I was fortunate to make through that day uninjured, but not ____13____. As we made our way straight to the airport, I saw the ruins and destruction all around me. I couldn’t ____14____the thought of how unfair it was that I have a home to go to, unlike the thousands of families whose entire lives were suddenly ____15____ to rubble (瓦砾).
Crises are not just moments of disaster: They ____16____ deep existing inequalities. Those living in poverty, especially women and girls, bear the brunt (首当其冲). In the immediately aftermath of a disaster, lack of sanitation (卫生系统), and health facilities ____17____ affects women. In my time as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program, I have seen up close how women and girls are often the last to go back to school and to get basic services such as clean water and vaccines. They are also ____18____the last to get jobs and loans.
To fully recover from a disaster and be prepared for the next one the specific needs of women and girls must be factored into the humanitarian response.
This year we are halfway toward the 2030 ____19____ to achieve what the United Nations calls Sustainable Development Goals a blueprint for a shared global vision of a world without poverty and inequality. What I have learned through my work is that realizing these global goals will only be possible if we achieve true gender equality, everywhere, and in all aspects of life — especially in times of crises — and in _____20_____for next disaster.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension(60%)
Section A 15%
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Residents of urban areas make use of public transportation on their way to school or the office. But when their final ____21____ isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Transportation experts often ____22____ to this as the “last mile problem”——finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.
With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E ____23____ a compact (紧凑的) electric vehicle that weigh around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form ____24____ to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried ____25____ anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable to thieves as bikes are.
Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single ____26____. reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to ____27____ the last mile issue, the URB-E ____28____ for its ease of use, portability and affordablo price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.
The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum (铝合金) and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and URB-E GP. The main ____29____ between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as ____30____ to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.
Both models come with accessories (附件)____31____ LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also ____32____ a smart-phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smart-phones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. ____33____ accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf.
At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES)in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s ____34____, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” “So why wait that long, when the URB-E is ____35____ for order now ”
21.
A. purpose B. destination C. transportation D. vehicle
22.
A. refer B. accustom C. attach D. stick
23.
A. discovered B. introduced C. designed D. manufactured
24.
A convenient B. efficient C. objective D. similar
25.
A. constantly B. eventually C. mainly D. practically
26.
A. charge B. tourism C. competition D. distance
27.
A. cover B. develop C. address D. conquer
28.
A. breaks away B. stands out C. invests in D. perseveres in
29.
A. difference B. characteristic C. association D. advantage
30.
A. familiar B. equivalent C. important D. opposed
31.
A. as a result of B. such as C. in all D. in addition to
32.
A. install B. explore C. feature D. equip
33.
A. Optional B. Critical C. Essential D. Unique
34.
A. advances B. delivery C. praises D. prospect
35.
A. reasonable B. flexible C. fascinating D. available
Section B 15%
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A、B、C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scientists are giving this feeling an empirical (经验的，实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people ____36____, and lead to relaxation.
Researches show that aspects of the ____37____ environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room’s ceiling ____38____ how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more ____39____, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed ____40____.
In addition to celling height, the view ____41____ by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who ____42____ the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.
Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to ____43____ academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design &Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with ____44____ views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily ____45____ roads and parking lots.
Recent study on room lighting design suggests that ____46____ light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase ____47____. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.
____48____, scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “We have a very limited number of studies, so we’re almost looking at the problem through a straw,” architect David Allison says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make ____49____ use of them That’s what we’re all ____50____ with.”
36.
A. tired B. informed C. focused D. delighted
37.
A. physical B. local C. historical D. psychological
38.
A. transforms B. interrupts C. improves D. affects
39.
A. primarily B. freely C. practically D. originally
40.
A. prospect B. review C. comment D. outlook
41.
A. composed B. accompanied C. offered D. reflected
42
A. experienced B. endured C. shouldered D. emphasized
43.
A. kick off B. hold up C. turn up D. pay off
44.
A. imbalanced B. unblocked C. unrelated D. unsustainable
45.
A. separated B. overlooked C. resembled D. connected
46.
A. bright B. green C. dim D. blue
47.
A. consciousness B. conversation C. concentration D. relaxation
48.
A. So far B. However C. Hence D. Furthermore
49.
A. absolute B. broad C. narrow D. concrete
50.
A. beginning B. interacting C. competing D. struggling
Section C (22%)
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
It was near the end of summer in my 16th year. I was riding in the back seat of a large van heading down an endless road. I was at the end of a two-week road trip with several other teenagers to visit a college in Iowa. Along the way I had spent several days in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and on the road, I felt tired, isolated, and homesick. It was the longest that I had ever been away from my family.
I glanced out of my window and suddenly my heart leapt. There, in the distance, I could see them: the beautiful mountains of my home. After days and days on the dry, brown plains I finally saw the green hills in which I had grown up again. As we got closer and closer to those green mountains I felt myself becoming happier and happier. My face lit up and my smile returned. Warmth filled my spirit. It felt so good to be going home. It was such a joy to be heading back to the place where I was raised. It was such a blessing to finally know that I was almost back where I belonged.
Looking back on that memory makes me wonder what it will be like when I finally return to my true home. Even for the longest life, this world is just a temporary residence. It is a place that we learn, love and grow in, but it isn’t really home. Our true home lies beyond this world and its love, joy and beauty cannot be described in words. It is where our family awaits us.
Until I reach that blessed place, though, I will do my best to enjoy each day of life’s journey here. I will do my best to use every moment to get a little closer to home. I will do my best to travel through life with a loving heart, a pleasant smile and a giving spirit.
51. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Getting Closer to Home B. A Joyous Smile
C. An Unforgettable Journey D. My Beautiful Hometown
52. Which of the following CANNOT describe the author’s feelings in the first paragraph
A. Worn out B. Lonely C. Missing his family D. Pleased and happy
53. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage
A. The author went on the trip by bike.
B. The author spent days travelling abroad.
C. The author had been travelling on the plains.
D. The author had once been on a longer trip than this one.
54. According to the passage, what the author most values is _______
A. how long he lives B. his long-lost friends
C. his hometown D. how many places he visits
(B)
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Brisbane City Morning Tour(tour B481) Departs: daily 9:00 am. Returns:11:45 am. Discover this vibrant city with its charming architecture, colonial history and enjoy the sweeping views of the city and Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Cathedral Square: Parliament House Windmill-Anzac Square-City Hall-Chinatown Captain Cook and Story Bridge
Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour(tour B492) Departs: daily 1:15 pm Returns:5: 00 pm. Tour the highlights of Brisbane and travel to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary situated on the banks of the Brisbane River for a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. Queen Street Mall: Southbank: Anzac Square: Suncorp Stadium Brewery Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and presentation Mt Cootha Lookout
Sunshine Coast and Noosa(tour B464) Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 8:45am Returns: 5:30 pm. The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its magnificent seaside, sophisticated lifestyle, dining experience and shopping. Also includes a visit to Underwater World and a drive through Eurmundi, famous for its historic buildings and scenic beauty. Noosa HeadsMooloolaba: Underwater World Ettamogah Pub
Sunshine Coast and Montville(tour B410) Departs: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:45am. Returns: 5:30 pm This tour takes you through the rich heritage of the spectacular Sunshine Coast hinterland with visits to Montville famous for its craft shops and restaurants, and Mooloolaba. home to Underwater world Ginger Factory: Superbee Montville Village Mooloolaba Price includes fully air-conditioned touring, entry fees and CBD hotel pickup. Child policy: under 4 years—free of charge,4-14 years—as quoted above. Exclusion date:25/12/16(for other dates please check with your consultant).
55. If you wish to complete two tours in one day, you would probably choose ______
A. Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
B. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary Tour
C. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour
D. Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour
56. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A. Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Mooloolaba.
B. Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.
C. If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.
D. If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.
57. What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet
A. Welcoming and humorous. B. Warm and inviting.
C. Modest and initiative. D. Casual and compulsory.
(C)
Ever stopped to consider the upside of volcanic eruptions It’s not all death, destruction and hot lava — scientists have a plan to cool the planet by simulating one. It would probably work, but it could have disastrous consequences, and there is nothing to stop any country or company from using the technology.
Solar geoengineering involves simulating a spewing volcano by spraying aerosols into the atmosphere. When they combine with oxygen, droplets of sulfuric acid form. These droplets reflect sunlight away from Earth, cooling the planet. All good in theory, but the consequences are largely unknown and a few could be disastrous. In a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers led by Anthony Jones, a climate scientist from the University of Exeter, found that using this technology in the Northern Hemisphere could reduce the number of tropical cyclones hitting the U.S. and Caribbean but there would be more cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere and a drought across the Sahel region of Africa. That’s because the entire climate system is linked — disrupting one region will inevitably affect another. How would a nation react if another was causing its weather to get much worse Would that be an act of war
There is, however, a case for using solar geoengineering on a global scale. Jones says it could be used to reduce the temperature increases scientists are predicting. It could be used while the world searches for more effective strategies.
The study also highlights a far bigger problem with solar geoengineering: its complete lack of regulation. “There’s nothing that could stop one country just doing it,” Jones says. “You only need about 100 aircraft with three flights per day. It would cost $1 billion to $10 billion per year.” He adds, “It’s deeply disconcerting that we have this technology that could have such a massive influence on the climate, yet there’s just no regulation to stop countries or even organizations from doing it.”
Jones cautions that there is much about the climate system we do not understand, as well as far more work that will need to be done before solar geoengineering is considered safe — or too dangerous to even discuss.
58. The first paragraph is intended to _________.
A. compare downsides and upsides of volcanic eruptions
B. propose a hypothesis and prove it in the rest of the passage
C. give a blueprint of the passage and arouse readers’ interest
D. raise a question and tempt readers to find the solution in the passage
59. According to the research by Anthony Jones and his team, using solar geoengineering ________.
A. will benefit the countries applying them with almost no cost
B. can reduce the temperature of the planet simply by spraying aerosol into the air
C. will destroy the balance of the whole climate system and raise conflicts
D. can calm various natural disasters such as tropical cyclones and droughts
60. The underlined word “disconcerting” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. confusing B. disturbing C. acceptable D. disappointing
61. The writer is likely to agree that _________.
A. solar geoengineering is good both in theory and in reality
B. solar geoengineering is the last choice scientists should turn to
C. relevant laws should be drafted up to avoid the abuse of solar geoengineering
D. whether solar geoengineering benefits humans or not depends on where and how people use it
Section D(8%)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Immersive Art Draws People In
With bold, swirling brushstrokes (绘画技巧) and vivid colors, Vincent van Gogh’s stirring Starry Night brings to life a turbulent (汹涌的) sky. It’s one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. And gazing at the scenic canvas can make museum visitors feel starstruck.
But seeing this masterpiece on a gallery wall isn’t the only way art fans can experience its impact ____62____. They find themselves surrounded by shimmering colors that dance before their eyes and ripple (涟漪) at their feet. These exhibitions digitally project moving images onto walls, floors, and sometimes onto viewers themselves. They are examples of immersive art.
____63____. While it can be hard to characterize, it’s generally a multisensory, an interactive event that engages viewers and lets them feel like part of the artwork. One thing is certain — these exhibitions have been wildly popular — selling out tickets in cities worldwide.
Van Gogh gained fame only after his death. In fact, the 19th-century painter sold just one painting during his lifetime. But now he is immersive art’s biggest superstar. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions featuring immense images. ____64____. One show, Van Gogh Alive, has appeared in 65 countries since 2011. It even features a signature scent for visitors to sniff. Shows of other artists — including Monet, Renoir, and Chagall — have lit up venues, too.
The popularity of immersive art has been powered party by social media. As visitors post selfies featuring van Gogh’s art or videos of friends stepping into a fantastical fridge, these experiences draw bigger and bigger crowds. ____65____. That’s because many curators and creators share a common goal — to help more people get into art!
A. Immersive art doesn’t simply mean sitting in a glass case or fitting in a frame.
B. The art work is animated and accompanied by music, voices, and background sound.
C. In fact, some exhibits give people a chance to be enveloped by van Gogh’s celebrated painting.
D. Meanwhile, traditional museums are following the trend and applying immersive technologies
E. Critics once described his work as a multidimensional mystery house leading to secret passages.
F. More important is the ability to bridge the gap between traditional art spaces and modern audiences.
Ⅳ. Summary Writing
66. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Sales Strategies
How can a company improve its sales One of the keys to more effective selling is for a company to first decide on its “sales strategy”. In other words, what is the role of the salesperson Is the salesperson’s job narrative, suggestive, or consultive
The “narrative” sales strategy depends on the salesperson moving quickly into a standard sales presentation. His or her pitch highlights the benefit for the customer of a particular product or service. This approach is most effective for customers whose buying motives are basically the same and is also well suited to companies who have a large number of prospects on which to call.
The “suggestive” approach is tailored more for the individual customer. The salesperson must be in a position to offer alternative recommendations that meet a particular customer’s needs. One key aspect of the suggestive approach is the need for the salesperson to engage the buyer in some sort of discussion. The salesperson can then use the information from the customer to suggest an appropriate product or service.
The final strategy demands that a company’s sales staff act as “consultants” for the buyer. In this role, the salesperson must acquire a great deal of information about the customer. They do this through market research, surveys, and face-to-face discussions. Using this information, the salesperson makes a detailed presentation tailored specifically to a consumer’s needs.
More and more sales teams are switching from a narrative or a suggestive approach to a more consultative strategy. As a result, corporations are looking more at intangibles (无形资产) such as creativity and analytical skills and less at educational background and technical skills.
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Ⅴ. Words & Phrases 10%
Ⅰ. Words 4%
汉译英
67. 摄影师 n. ________
68. 冲突，争执 n. ________
69. 交响乐 n. ________
70. 演绎，演奏方式 n. ________
71. 周年纪念日 n. ________
72. 有野心的，有雄心的 adj. ________
73. 恢复(某种情况或感受)v. ________
74. 业余爱好者，业余运动员 n. ________
Ⅱ. Phrases 6%
汉译英(短语)
75. 对……置若罔闻 ________
76. 问心无愧 ________
77. 经济舱 ________
78. 向某人隐瞒某事 ________
79. 生效，实行 ________
80. 侦探小说 ________
Ⅵ. Translation 15%(3+3+4+5)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
81. 由这部小说改编的电影在上世纪九十年代受到年轻人的追捧。(adapt)
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82. 数年后当地人才逐渐意识到砍伐森林给生态造成的负面影响。(before)
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83. 虽然反复试验的结果与我们的期待大相径庭，但我们依然坚信越探索，就越可能会成功。（trial and error）
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84. 当谈到5G技术，工夫不负有心人，华为经过多年的努力最终取得了突破性成就，在激烈的竞争中脱颖而出。(pay)
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