广州市协和学校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中测试英语试题
试题说明,本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,满分为150分,考试时间为120分钟。
第一部分 听力理解(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
第一节 听下面4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 the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Customer and salesman.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a hotel. B. At a restaurant. C. At the woman's home.
3. why does the woman make the phone call
A. To cancel a fight. B. To make an apology. C. To reschedule an appointment.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A.Folk music B. Their hobbies. C. A football match.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从所听到的内容中获取信息,回答相应小题。所每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第5段材料,回答第5至6题。
5. .What will Susan do tonight
A. Attend a birthday party. B. Visit her mother. C. Play football.
6 When will Susan get home
A. At about 9:00 pm. B. At about 9:30 pm. C.At about 10:30 pm.
听第 6 段材料。回答第 7至 9题。
7. Why does the woman go to the shop
A. To buy a dress. B. To rent a dress. C. To get a dress changed.
8. What size does the woman want
A. Size S. B. Size M. C. Size L.
9. Where will the woman do then
A. Try on a dress. B. Pay for her new dress. C. Show the man her receipt.
听第 7 段材料。回答第 10至 12题。
10. Why does Lin Fan go to Canada
A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit a friend. C. To study abroad.
11. What did Lin Fan enjoy in the museum last week
A. Paintings. B. Sculptures. C. Photographs.
12 How does the woman find Lin’s trip to the museum
A. It’s rewarding. B. It’s boring. C. It’s tiring.
听第 8 段材料。回答第 13至 15题。
13. What’s Back Home about
A. A girl’s journey. B. A beautiful farm. C. A girl’s family.
14. What did Jerry Pinkney do for Back Home
A. He drew pictures for it. B. He created the story. D. He advertised it.
15. Which book will Kevin read next
A. The Three Billy Goats Gruff. B. The Lion& the Mouse. D. Noah’s Ark.
听第 9 段材料。回答第 16至20题。
“My”first car
About____16____ years ago “I” admired “my” friend Julia and wanted a car.
“My” request was ____17____ by “my” mother.
“I” was considered too ____18____ to have a car.
One year ago “My” dream came true because “I” had learned to be ____19____.
“I” was glad to win the ____20____ of “My” family.
now “I” often take “my” little brother to school.
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
There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it
A. Learn English Podcast. B. Speaking Broadly.
C. The English We Speak D. Elementary Podcast.
2. What do we know about Speaking Broadly
A. It records just expert speakers. B. It aims at beginners.
C. It presents some typical mistakes. D. It provides feedback from listeners.
3. What do The English We Speak and Elementary Podcast have in common
A. They have the same length. B. They are both interactive.
C. They share the same contents. D. They are suitable for beginners.
B
Dr. Joseph Dituri, who is 55 and known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida scientist lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.
The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. The mission, known as Project Neptune 100, was a scientific attempt to study the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a continuous period. In his undersea room, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure that was about 66% greater than the pressure on the surface. He believed that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older and that it could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.
Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1.3 centimeters shorter during his time at the higher pressure undersea. He was also able to sleep much better. His physical conditions greatly improved in a couple of other ways, too.
While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “I have communicated with thousands of young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. He had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Meanwhile, he kept teaching his college classes and worked with other marine experts to figure out ways to protect and take care of the ocean.
Dr. Dituri said his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “If we can get people excited about science, that would be a great success to me!” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come back and break the record I just set. My greatest hope is that I can inspire a new generation of researchers to push back the boundaries.”
4. Why did Dr. Dituri have the adventure
A. To learn how human bodies respond to high pressure.
B. To research the underwater life better.
C. To draw attention to a healthy lifestyle.
D. To beat the previous world record.
5. What happened to Dr. Dituri
A. His state of health stabilized. B. He was forced to live a busy life.
C. His height changed slightly. D. He suffered from sleep problems.
6. What does Dr. Dituri want to inspire young people to do through the project
A. Develop enthusiasm for science. B. Challenge themselves bravely.
C. Expand scientific boundaries. D. Protect the ocean actively.
7. How can we describe Dr. Dituri
A. He is high-powered and caring. B. He is determined and inspiring.
C. He is open-minded and insightful. D. He is committed and optimistic.
C
In the 1950s, researchers found that bus drivers were twice as likely to have heart attacks as bus conductors. Since then, dozens of studies have found links between sitting and a variety of illnesses, with a 2013 analysis of studies concluding: “Higher amounts of daily siting time are linked with greater risk of death.”
Too much sitting will cause postural(姿势的) problems, including knee pain and lower back pain. Studies have found a connection between long-time sitting and different forms of bone and muscle pain as well as neck pain.
You can ease this problem to some extent by making some movements. However being very active doesn’t entirely protect you from siting too long. You could run for an hour every morning and meet the government guidelines for physical activity, but then sit down for the rest of the day -which would mean sitting too long, in terms of risk.
There’s also the cardio-metabolic(心血管代谢) problem caused by long sitting. It’s not completely understood why sitting seems to be related to a range of health conditions, but the most reasonable explanation is that it puts your body at rest. When you do it for long enough, your metabolism slows. You are actually switching off some of your body’s largest muscles, with results that range from increased waist size to risks of illnesses.
So, what should you be doing I’m proving your posture can be effective. At work, keeping your screen at eye level and your feet flat on the floor is a good start. The easiest way to make a significant difference, though, is to get up every 15, 30 or 60. Best of all, of course, is standing for a while once you are up. Ask yourself: Is there something you’re doing that doesn’t require you to sit down Could you read your emails standing up Could you go for a walk while you think
Were you standing comfortably while you read this Maybe you should have been
8 Where is this text probably from
A. A sports guidebook.
B. A science magazine.
C. A newspaper advertisement.
D. A working-instruction brochure.
9. What can we know about postural problems
A. They feature pain in various body parts.
B. One-hour exercise can help to solve them.
C. They can be entirely corrected by movements.
D. Long runs can contribute to their development.
10. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning cardio-metabolic problem
A. Scientific research into it.
B. Its harmful effects on health.
C. How it leads to people’s thick waists.
D. Why it is connected with long-sitting.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. When Do You Need to Stand Up
B. Long Sitting: Negatives and Positives
C. Long Sitting: Effects and Suggestions
D. How Long Do You Spend Sitting Down
D
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others- -and even themselves--to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have filler, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
12. What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 probably refer to
A. People and things around you. B. Opportunities and problems.
C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings.
13. According to Paragraph 2, creators ________.
A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life
C. handle ups and downs of life wisely D. have potential to create something new
14. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that ________.
A. different reactions to sufferings lead to different life paths.
B. people need family support to deal with challengers in life.
C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.
D. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To define victims and creators.
B. To evaluate victims against creators.
C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
第二节 七选五(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。
There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning. ____16____
Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything. ____17____ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects. ____18____ The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.
____19____ Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.
Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ____20____ In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.
A. You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.
B. You are sure to make the most of your experience.
C. It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.
D. It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.
E. Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.
F. If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.
G. These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题:每小题1分,满分15 分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic (同情的) and____21____my love for music, disapproved of it as a job. This was____22____in view of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much admired, he earned____23____enough to provide for his family. As a result of this example, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with____24____income. My parents____25____college instead of a music school, and I went to college____26____putting aside my love for violin.
Before my graduation from college, the family met with severe financial defeats and felt it my____27____to leave college and take a job.____28____I was launched upon a business career — which I always think of as the wasted years. I do not for a moment mean to____29____business. My whole point is that it was truly not appropriate for me. I went into it merely for____30____, and apart from the satisfaction of being able to support the family, money is all I got out of it. Meanwhile I felt life was____31____by.
I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, enough to____32____me to go abroad to study music. I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from____33____, and sailed for Europe where I stayed four years, and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is actually too____34____a word. To be more exact, I absolutely walked on____35____whenever reminded that I really lived as a free man.
21. A. sharing B. approving C. discovering D. hiding
22. A. tough B. unusual C. frank D. understandable
23. A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. possibly
24. A. flexible B. illegal C. uncertain D. fixed
25. A. insisted on B. tended to C. picked up D. set off for
26. A. joyfully B. virtually C. gradually D. unwillingly
27. A. award B. duty C. burden D. turn
28. A. But B. Otherwise C. Thus D. While
29. A. quit B. impact C. disrespect D. abandon
30. A. money B. fame C. balance D. entrance
31. A. dropping B. passing C. standing D. getting
32. A. inspire B. adapt C. prove D. enable
33. A. prison B. college C. cave D. company
34. A. significant B. simple C. mild D. typical
35. A. land B. ice C. moon D. air
第二节 语法填空(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。
The Temple of Heaven Park, Tiantan in Chinese, is located in the Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the _____36_____ (large) and most representative existing masterpiece among China’s ancient sacrificial buildings. _____37_____ (original), the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony. First _____38_____ (build) in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperor Jiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong. In 1988, it _____39_____ (show) to the public as a park, displaying ancient philosophy, history and religion. Its grand architectural style and profound cultural implication give an insight into the practices of the ancient Eastern civilization.
Covering _____40_____ area of 2,700,000 square meters, it is larger than the Forbidden City, _____41_____ is enclosed by a long wall. _____42_____ (it) northern part within the wall is semicircular symbolizing the heavens and the southern part is square symbolizing the earth, _____43_____ (reflect) an ancient Chinese thought of “the heaven is round and the earth is square”. The main buildings lie _____44_____ the south and north ends of the middle axis of the inner part. The most significant is the Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiutan) to hold many ______45______ (ceremony).
第四部分 写作(共三节,满分50分)
第一节 单词拼写(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
请按照提示及句子意思填写所缺单词,注意应使用M2U3--M3U1所学单词的正确形式,每空只能填一个单词。
46. The official ___________ (确认) that the paintings were originals and worth as much as $50 million. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Within group work, we are guided to voice our ___________(个人的) opinions bravely. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. ________ (假设)that he is still alive, how old would he be now (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. Judy and I had our car parked in an underground car park, where we can get our car battery____(充电).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. A recent study shows many broadband services lack basic security ___________ (特征,特性). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. With summer ___________(接近,靠近), these are plenty of low-cost way to have fun on a date, both indoors and out. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. Doctors who left medical school before 1990 may not be ___________(熟悉的) with this rare disease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. Ben is confident that he will have a good ______(表现) in the mid-term examination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. I am ___________ (绝对地) confident that this meeting will reflect enormous consensus about the need to work together to deal with these problems. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. It can be ________ (有益的) to share your feelings with someone you trust. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
56. The ___________ (会议) centered on three main problems to getting and keeping girls in school: violence, poverty and poor-quality education. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57. The room has been furnished and ___________(装饰) to give a feeling of space. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
58. Everyone ___________ (鼓掌) for us when we went up to get our prize. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
59. We would appreciate it if you could reply at your earliest ___________ (方便). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
60. Recently, China has made remarkable___________(成就) in spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
61. Anne was intelligent and ___________ (有能力的) of passing her exams with ease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
62. ___________ (围绕,包围) with trees and flowers, our campus provides students with a beautiful environment for study and relaxation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
63. Orientation Day is a fantastic ___________ (机会) for new students to get to know the school and the other students. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
64. We have a lot of modern________ (设备) making it convenient for students to learn every subject. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
65. Parents and coaches, in_________ (特别的), should act as better examples for children. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节短语填空(共15个空;每空1分,满分15分)
请按照提示及句子意思填写所缺单词,注意应使用B2U3-B3U1所学短语或句型的正确形式,每空只能填一个单词。
66. 国家公园里有大量的野生动物,从蝴蝶到大象应有尽有。
National park has a large collection of wildlife, ____________ ___________ butterflies _____________ elephants.
67. 未来属于那些坚信梦想的人。
The future _________ _________those who believe in their dreams.
68. 云南省除了是鲜花王国之外,还是很多少数民族的发源地。
_________ _________ _________being the kingdom of flowers, Yunnan Province is home to many ethnic minority groups.
69. 在古代,人们通过观察星星来了解季节变化的最新动态。
In ancient times, people observed the stars to _________ _________ _________the seasons.
70. 他专心致志看书,连饭都忘了吃。
He _________ completely _________ _________ _________ and forgot even to take his meal.
第三节 书面表达(满分15分)
71. 假设你是校学生会主席李华。你的美国朋友Jack所在的兄弟学校师生一行正在你校进行文化交流活动。他们对中国的传统节日很感兴趣,请你写一篇发言稿,介绍一个中国的传统节日。内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍节日;
3.邀请体验。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and friends,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________广州市协和学校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中测试英语试题
试题说明,本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,满分为150分,考试时间为120分钟。
第一部分 听力理解(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
第一节 听下面4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 the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Customer and salesman.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a hotel. B. At a restaurant. C. At the woman's home.
3. why does the woman make the phone call
A. To cancel a fight. B. To make an apology. C. To reschedule an appointment.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A.Folk music B. Their hobbies. C. A football match.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从所听到的内容中获取信息,回答相应小题。所每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第5段材料,回答第5至6题。
5. .What will Susan do tonight
A. Attend a birthday party. B. Visit her mother. C. Play football.
6. When will Susan get home
A. At about 9:00 pm. B. At about 9:30 pm. C.At about 10:30 pm.
听第 6 段材料。回答第 7至 9题。
7. Why does the woman go to the shop
A. To buy a dress. B. To rent a dress. C. To get a dress changed.
8. What size does the woman want
A. Size S. B. Size M. C. Size L.
9. Where will the woman do then
A. Try on a dress. B. Pay for her new dress. C. Show the man her receipt.
听第 7 段材料。回答第 10至 12题。
10. Why does Lin Fan go to Canada
A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit a friend. C. To study abroad.
11. What did Lin Fan enjoy in the museum last week
A. Paintings. B. Sculptures. C. Photographs.
12. How does the woman find Lin’s trip to the museum
A. It’s rewarding. B. It’s boring. C. It’s tiring.
听第 8 段材料。回答第 13至 15题。
13. What’s Back Home about
A. A girl’s journey. B. A beautiful farm. C. A girl’s family.
14 What did Jerry Pinkney do for Back Home
A. He drew pictures for it. B. He created the story. D. He advertised it.
15. Which book will Kevin read next
A. The Three Billy Goats Gruff. B. The Lion& the Mouse. D. Noah’s Ark.
听第 9 段材料。回答第 16至20题。
“My”first car
About____16____ years ago “I” admired “my” friend Julia and wanted a car.
“My” request was ____17____ by “my” mother.
“I” was considered too ____18____ to have a car.
One year ago “My” dream came true because “I” had learned to be ____19____.
“I” was glad to win the ____20____ of “My” family.
now “I” often take “my” little brother to school.
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
There are many podcasts (播客) that teach English and you can listen to them anytime. Here is a list of some of the best podcasts that you must see.
Learn English Podcast
This podcast has three levels.The first is for beginners, the second is for intermediates (中级学生) and the third is for upper intermediates. If a person wants to learn Business English,then episodes are also made for him.Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has non-native English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
The English We Speak
This podcast airs one episode daily and every episode is only three to four minutes, which talks about phrases and idioms.There are two people in each episode who communicate with each other. Whatever level you are,you will find it rewarding
Elementary Podcast
This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners. The length of a podcast is around 25 minutes but you can pause it anytime and continue whenever you want. The hosts of each episode are different.
1. Which podcast provides exercises going with it
A. Learn English Podcast. B. Speaking Broadly.
C. The English We Speak D. Elementary Podcast.
2. What do we know about Speaking Broadly
A. It records just expert speakers. B. It aims at beginners.
C. It presents some typical mistakes. D. It provides feedback from listeners.
3. What do The English We Speak and Elementary Podcast have in common
A. They have the same length. B. They are both interactive.
C. They share the same contents. D. They are suitable for beginners.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个可以帮助英语学习的英语播客。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Learn English Podcast部分的“Every podcast is short but very informative. Worksheets and vocabulary tasks are also included.(每个播客都很短,但信息量很大。还包括活页练习题和词汇任务)”可知,Learn English Podcast提供了活页练习题和词汇练习。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Speaking Broadly部分的“You will see some common mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.(你会看到英语学习者犯的一些常见错误,你可以通过从这些错误中学习来提高你的英语水平。)”可知,该播客提供了英语学习者会常犯的错误。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The English We Speak部分的“Whatever level you are, you will find it rewarding.(无论你是什么水平,你都会发现它是有益的)”和Elementary Podcast中的“This podcast is mainly for beginners and intermediate level learners.(该播客主要面向初学者和中级学习者)”可知,The English We Speak和Elementary Podcast这两个博客的共同之处在于两者都适合初学者。故选D项。
B
Dr. Joseph Dituri, who is 55 and known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida scientist lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.
The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. The mission, known as Project Neptune 100, was a scientific attempt to study the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a continuous period. In his undersea room, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure that was about 66% greater than the pressure on the surface. He believed that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older and that it could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.
Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1.3 centimeters shorter during his time at the higher pressure undersea. He was also able to sleep much better. His physical conditions greatly improved in a couple of other ways, too.
While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “I have communicated with thousands of young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. He had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Meanwhile, he kept teaching his college classes and worked with other marine experts to figure out ways to protect and take care of the ocean.
Dr. Dituri said his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “If we can get people excited about science, that would be a great success to me!” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come back and break the record I just set. My greatest hope is that I can inspire a new generation of researchers to push back the boundaries.”
4. Why did Dr. Dituri have the adventure
A. To learn how human bodies respond to high pressure.
B. To research the underwater life better.
C. To draw attention to a healthy lifestyle.
D. To beat the previous world record.
5. What happened to Dr. Dituri
A. His state of health stabilized. B. He was forced to live a busy life.
C. His height changed slightly. D. He suffered from sleep problems.
6. What does Dr. Dituri want to inspire young people to do through the project
A. Develop enthusiasm for science. B. Challenge themselves bravely.
C. Expand scientific boundaries. D. Protect the ocean actively.
7. How can we describe Dr. Dituri
A. He is high-powered and caring. B. He is determined and inspiring.
C. He is open-minded and insightful. D. He is committed and optimistic.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述为了探索高压环境对人体的影响,55岁的Dr. Dituri在水下特制的房间里成功生活了100天,创下了新的世界纪录。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. The mission, known as Project Neptune 100, was a scientific attempt to study the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a continuous period. (你越深入海底,压力就越大。这项名为‘海王星100号计划’(Project Neptune 100)的任务是一项科学尝试,旨在研究连续一段时间生活在高压环境下的影响。)”以及“He believed that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older and that it could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.(他认为,随着年龄的增长,高血压可以帮助人们活得更长、更健康,还可以帮助医生治疗各种医疗问题,包括脑损伤。)”可知,Dituri 博士参加这项惊人的冒险是为了了解连续一段时间生活在高压环境下对人体的影响,即人体对高压环境的反应。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1.3 centimeters shorter during his time at the higher pressure undersea. He was also able to sleep much better. His physical conditions greatly improved in a couple of other ways, too.(事实上,Dituri博士经历了几次大的变化。首先,在海底高压环境中,他的身高变矮了1.3厘米。他也能睡得更好了。他的身体状况在其他几个方面也有了很大的改善。)”可知,在海底高压环境中,Dituri博士身高稍微变矮了点,睡眠更好,身体状况在其他几个方面也有了很大的改善。故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“He used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “I have communicated with thousands of young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. (他把这个项目作为对年轻人的一次教育经历。他说:‘我和成千上万的年轻人交流,让他们对科学、技术、工程和数学感兴趣。’)”以及最后一段中“Dr. Dituri said his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “If we can get people excited about science, that would be a great success to me!” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come back and break the record I just set. My greatest hope is that I can inspire a new generation of researchers to push back the boundaries.”(Dituri博士说,这个项目中他最喜欢的部分是与年轻人交谈。‘如果我们能让人们对科学感到兴奋,那对我来说将是一个巨大的成功! ’他说:‘也许有一天,他们中的一个会回来打破我刚刚创造的记录。我最大的希望是我能激励新一代的研究人员突破界限。’)”可知,Dituri博士想通过这个项目能够让年轻人对科学、技术、工程和数学感兴趣,激励年轻人培养对科学的热情。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Dr. Joseph Dituri, who is 55 and known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida scientist lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.(55岁的约瑟夫·迪图里博士被称为“深海博士”,他刚刚完成了一次惊人的冒险。这位南佛罗里达大学的科学家在水下的一个小房间里住了100天。他创造了一项新的世界纪录,打破了73天的旧纪录。)”可知,Joseph Dituri博士意志非常坚定,他完成了一次惊人的冒险,在水下的一个小房间里住了100天,创造了一项新的世界纪录;由第四段中“He used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “I have communicated with thousands of young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. (他把这个项目作为对年轻人的一次教育经历。他说:‘我和成千上万的年轻人交流,让他们对科学、技术、工程和数学感兴趣。’)”以及最后一段中“Dr. Dituri said his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “If we can get people excited about science, that would be a great success to me!” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come back and break the record I just set. My greatest hope is that I can inspire a new generation of researchers to push back the boundaries.”(Dituri博士说,这个项目中他最喜欢的部分是与年轻人交谈。‘如果我们能让人们对科学感到兴奋,那对我来说将是一个巨大的成功! ’他说:‘也许有一天,他们中的一个会回来打破我刚刚创造的记录。我最大的希望是我能激励新一代的研究人员突破界限。’)”可知,Dituri博士想通过这个项目能够激励年轻人对科学、技术、工程和数学感兴趣,培养对科学的热情;由此可知,Dituri博士是一位意志坚定的,且激励鼓舞人的科学家。故选B。
C
In the 1950s, researchers found that bus drivers were twice as likely to have heart attacks as bus conductors. Since then, dozens of studies have found links between sitting and a variety of illnesses, with a 2013 analysis of studies concluding: “Higher amounts of daily siting time are linked with greater risk of death.”
Too much sitting will cause postural(姿势的) problems, including knee pain and lower back pain. Studies have found a connection between long-time sitting and different forms of bone and muscle pain as well as neck pain.
You can ease this problem to some extent by making some movements. However, being very active doesn’t entirely protect you from siting too long. You could run for an hour every morning and meet the government guidelines for physical activity, but then sit down for the rest of the day -which would mean sitting too long, in terms of risk.
There’s also the cardio-metabolic(心血管代谢) problem caused by long sitting. It’s not completely understood why sitting seems to be related to a range of health conditions, but the most reasonable explanation is that it puts your body at rest. When you do it for long enough, your metabolism slows. You are actually switching off some of your body’s largest muscles, with results that range from increased waist size to risks of illnesses.
So, what should you be doing I’m proving your posture can be effective. At work, keeping your screen at eye level and your feet flat on the floor is a good start. The easiest way to make a significant difference, though, is to get up every 15, 30 or 60. Best of all, of course, is standing for a while once you are up. Ask yourself: Is there something you’re doing that doesn’t require you to sit down Could you read your emails standing up Could you go for a walk while you think
Were you standing comfortably while you read this Maybe you should have been.
8. Where is this text probably from
A. A sports guidebook.
B. A science magazine.
C. A newspaper advertisement.
D. A working-instruction brochure.
9. What can we know about postural problems
A. They feature pain in various body parts.
B. One-hour exercise can help to solve them.
C. They can be entirely corrected by movements.
D. Long runs can contribute to their development.
10. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning cardio-metabolic problem
A. Scientific research into it.
B. Its harmful effects on health.
C. How it leads to people’s thick waists.
D. Why it is connected with long-sitting.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. When Do You Need to Stand Up
B. Long Sitting: Negatives and Positives
C. Long Sitting: Effects and Suggestions
D. How Long Do You Spend Sitting Down
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明,久坐的时间越长,死亡风险越大。久坐会导致各种疼痛以及心血管代谢问题,改变坐姿以及每间隔一段时间站立有助于改善这些问题。
【8题详解】
文章出处题。根据第一段“In the 1950s, researchers found that bus drivers were twice as likely to have heart attacks as bus conductors. Since then, dozens of studies have found links between sitting and a variety of illnesses, with a 2013 analysis of studies concluding: ‘Higher amounts of daily siting time are linked with greater risk of death.’(在20世纪50年代,研究人员发现公交车司机患心脏病的可能性是公交车售票员的两倍。自那以后,数十项研究发现了久坐与各种疾病之间的联系,2013年的一项研究分析得出结论:‘每天久坐的时间越长,死亡风险越大。’)”可知,本文通过研究发现展开对久坐问题的讨论,讲述了久坐影响健康,这属于科学发现,由此可推测出。本文可能出自一本科学杂志。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Too much sitting will cause postural(姿势的) problems, including knee pain and lower back pain. Studies have found a connection between long-time sitting and different forms of bone and muscle pain as well as neck pain.(久坐会导致姿势问题,包括膝盖疼痛和下背部疼痛。研究发现,长时间久坐与不同形式的骨骼和肌肉疼痛以及颈部疼痛之间存在联系。)”可知,姿势问题包括膝盖疼痛和下背部疼痛,而且久坐和与不同形式的骨骼和肌肉疼痛以及颈部疼痛之间存在联系。由此可推测出,姿势问题的特点就是身体不同部位的疼痛。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。第四段首句“There’s also the cardio-metabolic(心血管代谢) problem caused by long sitting.(还有久坐引起的心血管代谢问题。)”讲述了久坐与心血管代谢问题有关联。后文“It’s not completely understood why sitting seems to be related to a range of health conditions, but the most reasonable explanation is that it puts your body at rest. When you do it for long enough, your metabolism slows. You are actually switching off some of your body’s largest muscles, with results that range from increased waist size to risks of illnesses.(目前还不完全清楚为什么久坐似乎与一系列健康状况有关,但最合理的解释是久坐会让你的身体处于休息状态。当你久坐的时候,你的新陈代谢就会减慢。实际上,你正在关闭身体中一些最大的肌肉,其结果从增加腰围到增加患病风险不等。)”讲述了久坐会让身体处于休息状态,减缓新陈代谢,一些肌肉得不到运动,所以才会产生一系列健康问题,由此可推测出,本段主要是具体解释了久坐导致心血管代谢问题的原因。故选D。
【11题详解】
标题归纳题。第一段中的“Since then, dozens of studies have found links between sitting and a variety of illnesses, with a 2013 analysis of studies concluding: ‘Higher amounts of daily siting time are linked with greater risk of death.’(自那以后,数十项研究发现了久坐与各种疾病之间的联系,2013年的一项研究分析得出结论:‘每天久坐的时间越长,死亡风险越大。’)”引出话题,久坐会产生各种疾病,增加死亡风险。接着第二至四段具体讲述了久坐产生的问题。第五段首句“So, what should you be doing (那么,你应该做什么呢?)”以问题引出作者提出的改善久坐的建议。由此可推测出,本文主要讲述了久坐的后果并提出建议,所以C项“久坐:后果和建议”最适合作本文标题。故选C。
D
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others- -and even themselves--to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have filler, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
12. What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 probably refer to
A. People and things around you. B. Opportunities and problems.
C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings.
13. According to Paragraph 2, creators ________.
A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life
C. handle ups and downs of life wisely D. have potential to create something new
14. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that ________.
A. different reactions to sufferings lead to different life paths.
B. people need family support to deal with challengers in life.
C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains.
D. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To define victims and creators.
B. To evaluate victims against creators.
C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章通过对比选择成为生活的受害者或创造者对生活产生的不同影响来告诫我们要改变我们看待事情的观念,使自己从受害者的角色变为创造者。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第一段前四句“You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around.”(在生活中,你有很多机会选择成为受害者或创造者。当你选择成为受害者时,这个世界是一个冷酷而艰难的地方。“他们”对你做了一些事,造成了你所有的痛苦和折磨。“他们”是错误的,坏的,只要“他们”在身边,生活就很可怕。)可知,当自己选择成为受害者时,对周围的人和物会持消极否定的态度,认为他们造成了自己的痛苦,使自己的生活苦不堪言,故这里“They”指代周围的人和物。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.”(他们相信他们与生命中每一个神圣时刻的舞蹈都是一份礼物,暴风雨是生命中自然的一部分,可以带来情感和精神成长所需的雨水。)可知,创造者对待生命中的福与祸都持积极乐观的态度。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段后两句“One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.”(一个人,在失去一份工作或结束一段特殊的关系时,可能会觉得好像是世界末日,陷入几个月、几年甚至一生的可怕痛苦中。另一个有同样经历的人可能会选择先经历悲伤,然后接受损失,很快就会爆发他生命中强大的创造力。)可知,面对痛苦,有的人可能从此一蹶不振,但有的人能够克服痛苦,成为更强大的自己,故而对痛苦的不同反应导致了不同的人生道路。故选A项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have filler, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are”(在任何时刻、任何情况下,你都可以通过设定一个清晰的意图来改变内心受害者的角色,并邀请你这个强大的创造者的角色进入你的生活,从而选择充实、丰富的生活。)并结合上文对受害者和创造者对待生活不同态度的论述可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是为了改变我们看待事情的观念,使自己从受害者的角色变为创造者。故选D项。
第二节 七选五(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。
There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning. ____16____
Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything. ____17____ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects. ____18____ The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.
____19____ Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.
Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ____20____ In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.
A. You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.
B. You are sure to make the most of your experience.
C. It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.
D. It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.
E. Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.
F. If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.
G. These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何有效地参观博物馆。
【16题详解】
上文“There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.”(参观博物馆和避免“博物馆疲劳”有很多策略。在计划时考虑下面提到的内容。)说明下面提到的策略有助于更好地参观博物馆,B项“You are sure to make the most of your experience.”(你一定能充分利用你的游览经历。)衔接上文,说明考虑这些策略所带来的好处,即使自己的游览获得最大的满意,衔接恰当。故选B项。
【17题详解】
下文“ “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. ”(“墓碑”标签非常简短,并提供有关艺术家及其国家等的事实。)及“Object labels are placed next to many objects.”(对象标签被放置在许多对象旁边。)可知,此处列举了博物馆两种标签类型,A项“You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.”(你可能会遇到两种类型的标签。)可概括下文内容。故选A项。
【18题详解】
上文“Object labels are placed next to many objects.”(对象标签被放置在许多对象旁边。)说明了对象标签放置的位置,G项“These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.”(这些都是为了提供关于艺术品并不总是显而易见的信息。)衔接上文,说明对象标签的作用,即提供关于艺术品的隐含信息,衔接恰当。故选G项。
【19题详解】
下文“Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.”(索要一张地图,或者让博物馆工作人员推荐馆藏或特别展览中的亮点。许多博物馆都有专门的导览、语音指南或可下载的应用程序,指引你去看这些文物。)说明在开始参观之前可以做的事情,C项“It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.”(在问讯处停下来总是个好主意。)衔接下文,说明在问讯处停下来可以做的事情,衔接恰当。故选C项。
【20题详解】
上文“Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours). ”(有些人建议为你的参观设定一个特定的时间(1或2小时)。)说明设定参观时间是明智的,D项“It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.”(在画廊里经常安排休息也是明智的。)衔接上文,说明另一件明智的事情是留出休息时间,引出下文“In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.”(除了画廊里的长椅,大多数博物馆都有咖啡厅、商店、雕塑庭院或花园,你可以在那里闲逛和放松一下。)指出具体的休息方式,衔接恰当。故选D项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题:每小题1分,满分15 分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and study music. My parents, although sympathetic (同情的) and____21____my love for music, disapproved of it as a job. This was____22____in view of the family background. My grandfather had taught music for nearly forty years. Though much admired, he earned____23____enough to provide for his family. As a result of this example, the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with____24____income. My parents____25____college instead of a music school, and I went to college____26____putting aside my love for violin.
Before my graduation from college, the family met with severe financial defeats and felt it my____27____to leave college and take a job.____28____I was launched upon a business career — which I always think of as the wasted years. I do not for a moment mean to____29____business. My whole point is that it was truly not appropriate for me. I went into it merely for____30____, and apart from the satisfaction of being able to support the family, money is all I got out of it. Meanwhile I felt life was____31____by.
I continued to make money, and finally, bit by bit, enough to____32____me to go abroad to study music. I resigned from my position and, feeling like a man released from____33____, and sailed for Europe where I stayed four years, and enjoyed every minute of it. “Enjoyed” is actually too____34____a word. To be more exact, I absolutely walked on____35____whenever reminded that I really lived as a free man.
21. A. sharing B. approving C. discovering D. hiding
22. A. tough B. unusual C. frank D. understandable
23. A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. possibly
24. A. flexible B. illegal C. uncertain D. fixed
25. A. insisted on B. tended to C. picked up D. set off for
26. A. joyfully B. virtually C. gradually D. unwillingly
27. A. award B. duty C. burden D. turn
28. A. But B. Otherwise C. Thus D. While
29 A. quit B. impact C. disrespect D. abandon
30. A. money B. fame C. balance D. entrance
31. A. dropping B. passing C. standing D. getting
32. A. inspire B. adapt C. prove D. enable
33. A. prison B. college C. cave D. company
34. A. significant B. simple C. mild D. typical
35. A. land B. ice C. moon D. air
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,作者一直希望学习音乐,但是由于家中的财务情况没能实现,后来作者攒够了钱终于到欧洲去学习音乐,实现了自己的理想。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的父母虽然同情我,也和我一样热爱音乐,但他们不赞成把音乐作为一种职业。A. sharing共享,共有;B. approving赞成;C. discovering发现;D. hiding躲藏。根据“although sympathetic”可知,父母对作者放弃音乐表示同情,故他们也和作者一样共有音乐的爱好,故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:考虑到家庭背景,这是可以理解的。A. tough艰难的;B. unusual不同寻常的;C. frank坦率的;D. understandable合情理的,可以理解的。根据“in view of the family background”及下文描述音乐作为职业收入不稳定可知,考虑到作者的家庭经济情况,父母的态度是可以理解的,故选D。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:虽然他很受尊敬,但他挣的钱几乎不足以养家糊口。A. nearly几乎,差不多;B. hardly几乎不;C. mostly主要地;D. possibly可能。根据“Though much admired”表达的让步语气及下文“the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence(一提起音乐这个职业,人们就会联想到危险的生活)”可知,教音乐虽然受人尊重,但是收入几乎难以养家糊口,故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:因此,一提到音乐作为一种职业,人们就会联想到收入不稳定的危险生活。A. flexible灵活的;B. illegal非法的;C. uncertain不确定的;D. fixed固定的。根据“a risky existence”可知,此处指“收入不稳定的苦日子”,故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我的父母坚持要我上大学而不是音乐学校,我不情愿地放弃了对小提琴的热爱去上了大学。A. insisted on坚持;B. tended to趋向;C. picked up捡起;D. set off for动身前往。根据上文“disapproved of it as a job”可知,父母不同意作者将音乐作为职业,所以应是坚持让作者上大学,故选A。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. joyfully快乐地;B. virtually事实上;C. gradually逐渐地;D. unwillingly不愿意地。根据“putting aside my love for violin”及前文内容可知,作者喜欢小提琴,故此处指不情愿地放弃了对小提琴的热爱去上大学,故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在我大学毕业之前,家里遇到了严重的经济困难,我觉得我有责任离开大学去找份工作。A. award奖项;B. duty责任,职责;C. burden负担;D. turn转弯,机会。根据语境及下文“I was launched upon a business career(我开始了自己的商业生涯)”可知,家里遇到了严重的经济困难,作者觉得有责任去找份工作,故选B。
【28题详解】
考查连词和副词词义辨析。句意:所以我开始了自己的商业生涯——我一直认为这是虚度的岁月。A. But但是;B. Otherwise否则;C. Thus因此;D. While尽管。上文提到家里遇到了严重的经济困难,作者觉得有责任去找份工作,所以作者就开始了商业生涯,前后文是因果关系,故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:句意:我从来无意贬低经商。A. quit退出,放弃;B. impact冲击,有影响;C. disrespect不尊重;D. abandon遗弃。上文提到作者认为自己经商的日子是在虚度光阴,结合下文“My whole point is that it was truly not appropriate for me.(我的意思是它确实不适合我)”可知,作者说经商是虚度光阴,并不是不尊重经商,而是认为它不适合自己,故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我做这份工作是为了钱,除了能够帮助家庭的满足感之外,钱是我从这份工作中得到的全部。A. money钱;B. fame名声;C. balance平衡;D. entrance入口,进入权。根据“money is all I got out of it”可知,作者经商是为了挣钱,故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:同时我感到生命悄悄流逝。A. dropping掉下,落下;B. passing经过,走过;C. standing站立;D. getting得到。结合语境可知,作者除了挣到钱,还感到年华似水般渐渐流逝,pass by是固定搭配,意为“流逝”,故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:句意:我不断地赚钱,终于,一点一点地,足够让我出国学习音乐。A. inspire鼓舞;B. adapt适应,改编;C. prove证明;D. enable使能够。根据“bit by bit”可知,作者终于一点一点地攒够了钱,能够出国学习音乐,故选D。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我辞去了我的职位,感觉像从监狱里释放出来的人一样,乘船前往欧洲,我在那里待了四年,每一分钟都过得很愉快。A. prison监狱;B. college大学;C. cave洞穴;D. company公司。根据下文“I stayed four years, and enjoyed every minute of it.(我在那里待了四年,每一分钟都过得很愉快)”和“I really lived and I was a free man.(我过着真正的生活,我是一个自由的人)”可知,作者辞去工作后学习音乐的日子很快乐,故此处指作者辞去工作后感到自己像出狱的犯人一样自由,故选A。
34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“快乐”这个词实际上太温和了。A. significant重要的;B. simple简单的;C. mild温和的;D. typical典型的。根据上下文可知,此处指“快乐”一词不能强烈地表达出作者的心情,mild符合语境,故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:更确切地说,每当我想起我是一个真正的自由人,我简直乐不可支。A. land陆地;B. ice冰;C. moon月亮;D. air空气。根据语境及下文“I really lived as a free man(我作为一个自由的人过着真正的生活)”可知,作者非常快乐,walk on air是俚语表达,表示“极为兴奋和快乐”,故选D。
第二节 语法填空(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。
The Temple of Heaven Park Tiantan in Chinese, is located in the Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the _____36_____ (large) and most representative existing masterpiece among China’s ancient sacrificial buildings. _____37_____ (original), the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony. First _____38_____ (build) in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperor Jiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong. In 1988, it _____39_____ (show) to the public as a park, displaying ancient philosophy, history and religion. Its grand architectural style and profound cultural implication give an insight into the practices of the ancient Eastern civilization.
Covering _____40_____ area of 2,700,000 square meters, it is larger than the Forbidden City, _____41_____ is enclosed by a long wall. _____42_____ (it) northern part within the wall is semicircular symbolizing the heavens and the southern part is square symbolizing the earth, _____43_____ (reflect) an ancient Chinese thought of “the heaven is round and the earth is square”. The main buildings lie _____44_____ the south and north ends of the middle axis of the inner part. The most significant is the Circular Mound Altar (Huanqiutan) to hold many ______45______ (ceremony).
【答案】36. largest
37. Originally
38. built 39. was shown
40. an 41. which
42 Its 43. reflecting
44. at 45. ceremonies
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了天坛公园的历史以及作用。
【36题详解】
考查最高级。句意:它是中国古代祭祀建筑中现存最大、最具代表性的杰作。根据后文and most representative以及定冠词可知应填最高级largest。故填largest。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:天坛最初是明清两代皇帝举行祭天仪式的地方。修饰后文句子应用副词originally,首字母大写。故填Originally。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:天坛始建于明永乐十八年(1420年),在明嘉靖和清乾隆年间进行了扩建和重建。build与其逻辑主语the Temple of Heaven构成被动关系,用过去分词作状语。故填built。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:1988年,它作为一个公园向公众展示了古代哲学、历史和宗教。主语it与谓语动词 show之间构成被动关系,根据上文In 1988可知为一般过去时的被动语态,谓语用单数。故填was shown。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:它占地270万平方米,比紫禁城还大,紫禁城被一堵长墙包围着。 area是元音音素开头,固定短语cover an area of表示“占地……”。故填an。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:它占地270万平方米,比紫禁城还大,紫禁城被一堵长墙包围着。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the Forbidden City,在从句作主语,指物,故填which。
【42题详解】
考查代词。句意:墙内北部为半圆形,象征着天,南部为方形,象征着地,体现了中国古代“天圆地方”的思想。修饰名词part应用形容词性物主代词its,首字母大写。故填Its。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:墙内北部为半圆形,象征着天,南部为方形,象征着地,体现了中国古代“天圆地方”的思想。此处reflect表示自然而然的结果,故用现在分词作结果状语。故填reflecting。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意:主要建筑位于内部中轴线的南北两端。表示“在……端点”应用介词at。故填at。
【45题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:最重要的是圆丘坛(圜丘坛)举行许多仪式。many后跟复数名词。故填ceremonies。
第四部分 写作(共三节,满分50分)
第一节 单词拼写(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
请按照提示及句子意思填写所缺单词,注意应使用M2U3--M3U1所学单词的正确形式,每空只能填一个单词。
46. The official ___________ (确认) that the paintings were originals and worth as much as $50 million. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】confirmed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:官方确认这些画作是真迹,价值高达5000万美元。“确认”为动词confirm,在句中作谓语。根据were以及句意可知,本句话陈述过去的事实,所以用一般过去时。故填confirmed。
47. Within group work, we are guided to voice our ___________(个人的) opinions bravely. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】individual
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:在小组工作中,我们被引导勇敢地表达自己的个人观点。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词individual,作定语修饰名词opinions。故填individual。
48. ________ (假设)that he is still alive, how old would he be now (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Assuming/Supposing
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】考查从属连词。句意:假设他还活着,他现在会多大?根据汉语提示“假设”和空后的“that”,可知,此处为固定用法assuming/supposing that,引导条件状语从句。位于句首,首字母需大写。故填Assuming/Supposing。
49. Judy and I had our car parked in an underground car park, where we can get our car battery____(充电).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】charged
【解析】
【详解】考查过去分词。句意:我和Judy把车停在一个地下停车场,在那里我们可以给汽车电池充电。根据汉语提示“充电”,以及上文get our car battery可知,此处应填非谓语动词作宾补,动词charge和所修饰的名词battery之间是被动关系,所以应用过去分词。故填charged
50. A recent study shows many broadband services lack basic security ___________ (特征,特性). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】features
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:最近的一项研究表明,许多宽带服务缺乏基本的安全特性。根据汉语提示可知,空处需要名词feature“特征,特性”,在句中作宾语。该名词为可数名词,此处需要复数形式,表示“不止一个安全特征”。故填features。
51. With summer ___________(接近,靠近), these are plenty of low-cost way to have fun on a date, both indoors and out. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】approaching
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意:随着夏天的临近,这里有很多低成本的约会方式,无论在室内还是室外都可以。根据汉语提示可知应用动词approach,且与summer构成主动关系,故用现在分词作宾补。故填approaching。
52. Doctors who left medical school before 1990 may not be ___________(熟悉的) with this rare disease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】familiar
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:1990年以前离开医学院的医生可能不熟悉这种罕见的疾病。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词familiar,作表语。故填familiar。
53. Ben is confident that he will have a good ______(表现) in the mid-term examination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】performance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:Ben相信他会在期中考试中取得好成绩。根据汉语意思提示可知,此处为单数名词performance“表现”,满足句意要求。故填performance。
54. I am ___________ (绝对地) confident that this meeting will reflect enormous consensus about the need to work together to deal with these problems. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】absolutely
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意:我完全相信,这次会议将反映出就共同合作解决这些问题的必要性达成广泛共识。空处需要副词absolutely“绝对地”,在句中修饰后面的形容词。故填absolutely。
55. It can be ________ (有益的) to share your feelings with someone you trust. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】beneficial
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:与你信任的人分享你的感受是有益的。根据句意和汉语提示可知,此处填入形容词beneficial来做系动词be的表语。故填beneficial。
56. The ___________ (会议) centered on three main problems to getting and keeping girls in school: violence, poverty and poor-quality education. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】conference
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:会议主要聚焦于三个关于女孩入学及继续上学的关键问题:暴力、贫困和教育质量低下。“会议”为名词conference,在句中作主语。故填conference。
57. The room has been furnished and ___________(装饰) to give a feeling of space. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】decorated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:这个房间已经配置了家具并进行了装饰,以营造出宽敞的感觉。“装饰”为动词decorate。根据空前的has been furnished可知,空处需要过去分词,和前面的furnished作并列谓语。故填decorated。
58. Everyone ___________ (鼓掌) for us when we went up to get our prize. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】clapped
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:当我们上台领奖时,所有人都为我们鼓掌。空处需要动词“鼓掌”为clap,在句中作谓语。根据went可知,陈述过去的事实,所以用一般过去时态。故填clapped。
59. We would appreciate it if you could reply at your earliest ___________ (方便). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】convenience
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:如果您能在最早方便的时候回复,我们将不胜感激。根据汉语提示可知,空处需要不可数名词convenience“方便”作宾语。“at your earliest convenience”是一种礼貌的表达方式,用来请求对方在他们最方便的时候做某事。故填convenience。
60. Recently, China has made remarkable___________(成就) in spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】achievements
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:近期,中国在向世界传播中华传统文化方面取得了显著成就。根据汉语提示可知,空处需要名词achievement“成就”,在句中作宾语。该名词作为“具体的成就”讲时为可数名词,此处需要用复数形式,表示不止一个显著的成就。故填achievements。
61. Anne was intelligent and ___________ (有能力的) of passing her exams with ease. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】capable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:安妮既聪明又有能力,能轻松通过考试。根据汉语提示可知,空处需要形容词capable“有能力的”,和空前的intelligent作句子的并列表语。故填capable。
62. ___________ (围绕,包围) with trees and flowers, our campus provides students with a beautiful environment for study and relaxation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Surrounded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:我们的校园绿树环绕,花香四溢,为学生提供了一个既美丽又适合学习和放松的环境。“包围,围绕”为surround,空处为非谓语动词作状语,该动词和其逻辑主语之间为被动关系,所以用过去分词作状语。故填Surrounded。
63. Orientation Day is a fantastic ___________ (机会) for new students to get to know the school and the other students. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】opportunity
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:迎新日是新生了解学校和其他同学的绝佳机会。“机会”为名词opportunity,根据空前的a可知,用名词的单数形式。故填opportunity。
64. We have a lot of modern________ (设备) making it convenient for students to learn every subject. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】equipment
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:我们有很多现代化的设备,方便学生学习每一门科目。根据汉语提示,这里可名词equipment作宾语,为不可数名词。故填equipment。
65. Parents and coaches, in_________ (特别的), should act as better examples for children. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】particular
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意:尤其是父母和教练,应该为孩子们树立更好的榜样。根据汉语提示可知为短语in particular,表示“尤其”。故填particular。
第二节短语填空(共15个空;每空1分,满分15分)
请按照提示及句子意思填写所缺单词,注意应使用B2U3-B3U1所学短语或句型的正确形式,每空只能填一个单词。
66. 国家公园里有大量的野生动物,从蝴蝶到大象应有尽有。
National park has a large collection of wildlife, ____________ ___________ butterflies _____________ elephants.
【答案】 ①. ranging ②. from ③. to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和非谓语动词。分析句子结合句意可知,此处缺少状语“范围从……到……”,应用动词短语range from…to…,句中已有谓语动词has,range应用非谓语动词,分析句子可知range作wildlife的后置定语,且与wildlife之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词,故填①ranging②from③to。
67. 未来属于那些坚信梦想的人。
The future _________ _________those who believe in their dreams.
【答案】 ①. belongs ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。属于为belong to,陈述事实,为一般现在时,主语为单数,故填belongs to。
68. 云南省除了是鲜花王国之外,还是很多少数民族的发源地。
_________ _________ _________being the kingdom of flowers, Yunnan Province is home to many ethnic minority groups.
【答案】 ①. In ②. addition ③. to
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。空处需要介词短语“除了……之外”in addition to。故填①In②addition③to。
69. 在古代,人们通过观察星星来了解季节变化的最新动态。
In ancient times, people observed the stars to _________ _________ _________the seasons.
【答案】 ①. keep ②. track ③. of
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。空处需要动词短语“掌握……的最新消息”为keep track of,空前为动词不定式符号to,所以keep需要用原形。故填①keep②track③of。
70. 他专心致志看书,连饭都忘了吃。
He _________ completely _________ _________ _________ and forgot even to take his meal.
【答案】 ①. was ②. absorbed ③. in ④. reading
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。根据forgot可知,本句为一般过去时,专心致志做某事为be absorbed in doing sth。阅读为read。故填 was absorbed in reading。
第三节 书面表达(满分15分)
71. 假设你是校学生会主席李华。你的美国朋友Jack所在的兄弟学校师生一行正在你校进行文化交流活动。他们对中国的传统节日很感兴趣,请你写一篇发言稿,介绍一个中国的传统节日。内容包括:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍节日;
3.邀请体验。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and friends,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear teachers and friends,
I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. On behalf of our school, I’m here to extend our warmest welcome to you all. Since the Lantern Festival is around the corner, I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about this important festival.
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the lst lunar month. During the festival, lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung in the streets and “Guessing lantern riddles” is an interesting part of the festival. People also enjoy eating yuanxiao, which helps to unite their families in a joyful atmosphere during the festival. Meanwhile, there are performances such as dragon dances and lion dances, attracting lots of visitors.
Recently, there has been a Lantern Show in the Water Park. We’ll invite you to enjoy it tonight. Wish you have a good time.
Thank you for listening.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇发言稿,介绍一个中国的传统节日。
【详解】1.词汇积累
代表:on behalf of→represent
机会:opportunity→chance
吸引:attract→appeal to
玩得开心:have a good time→ enjoy oneself
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Meanwhile, there are performances such as dragon dances and lion dances, attracting lots of visitors.
拓展句:Meanwhile, there are performances such as dragon dances and lion dances, which attract lots of visitors.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Since the Lantern Festival is around the corner, I’d like to take this opportunity to talk about this important festival.(运用了since引导的原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】People also enjoy eating yuanxiao, which helps to unite their families in a joyful atmosphere during the festival.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)