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2024-2025学年广东省深圳市宝安区桃源居中澳实验学校高二上学期10月月考英语试卷
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
I. 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
听完录音后，从各题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。所有录音材料均仅读一遍。
例：Man: I wonder why the office is still not open
Woman: But it’s not yet eight. In fact, it’s only a quarter to eight.
When does the office open
A. At 8: 30 B. At 8: 15 C. At 8: 00 D. At 7: 45
答案是：C。
听第1段材料，回答第1小题。
1. What does the man think of his hometown
A. Promising. B. Isolated. C. Crowded D. Modern.
听第2段材料，回答第2小题。
2. What is the woman
A. A visitor. B. A patient. C. A doctor. D. An assistant.
听第3段材料，回答第3小题。
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a kitchen. C. In a fruit shop. D. In a restaurant.
听第4段材料，回答第4小题。
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Planting trees. B. Watering flowers. C. Buying flowers. D. Watching house.
听第5段材料，回答第5小题。
5. Where will the speakers probably go
A To a paint store. B. To a gymnasium. C. To a stationery shop. D. To a news stand.
听第6段材料，回答第6-7小题。
6. When does the plane take off
A. At 5: 15p. m. B. At 5: 50p. m. C. At 5: 25p. m. D. At 5: 45p. m.
7. What did the man put in the woman’s handbag
A. Candy. B. Chocolate and a book. C. A history book. D. Some chocolate.
听第7段材料，回答第8~11小题。
8. What does the man intend to do
A. To rent a flat. B. To buy a flat.
C. To paint his house. D. To decorate his neighbor’s house.
9. What is the man most satisfied with
A. The living room. B. The bathroom. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen.
10. On what condition will the woman repaint her flat
A. If the man agrees to rent for one year. B. If the man agrees to rent for three years.
C. If the man can wait a year to move in. D. If the man can wait two years to move in.
11. What is the rent for a month
A. $1, 550. B. $5, 050. C. $5, 150. D. $1, 500
听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。
12. How many people will have meal there
A. Two. B. Four. C. Eight. D. Ten.
13. Where do they prefer to sit
A. In smoking zone. B. In non- smoking zone.
C. In smoking zone near the window. D. In non- smoking zone near the window.
14. What serres normally three to eat
A. The pepper steak. B. The grilled salmon.
C. The garlic bread. D. The roast beef.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。
15. What does the man plan to do before the next year begins
A. To a party. B. To his home. C. To see his ex- girlfriend. D. To do nothing.
16. Who does Bob invite
A. Richard. B. Mary. C. Miss Zhong. D. His neighbor.
17 What does fireworks mean
A. Great. B. Party. C. Celebration. D. Shouting and arguing.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. What do we know about Mary
A. She works in DFC Company. B. She is looking for a job.
C. She is Mike’s friend. D. She is Mike’s boss.
19. Who will be the members of the interview panel
A. Thomas Miller. B. Mary.
C. Mike. D. Thomas Miller and Mary.
20. What is the last step in the interview
A. To ask some questions about the company.
B. To give a short presentation about the development of the company and of yourself.
C. To give actual examples of problems you’ve solved.
D. To give your personal statement.
II. 英语知识运用(共35小题;每小题1分，满分35分)
A)单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly ______ size and shape.
A. on B. from C. by D. in
2. The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ________ who can capture the tiger alive or dead.
A. both B. others C. anyone D. another
3. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.
A. more carefully B. the most carefully C. less carefully D. the least carefully
4. My morning ________ includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.
A. drill B. action C. regulation D. routine
5. John was dismissed last week because of his______ attitude towards his job.
A. informal B. casual
C. determined D. earnest
6. With the help of high technology, more and more new substances ___in the past few years.
A. discovered B. have discovered
C. had been discovered D. have been discovered
7. —How was the televised debate last night
—Super! Rarely ________ so much media attention.
A. a debate attracted
B. did a debate attract
C. a debate did attract
D. attracted a debate
8. The little boy came riding at full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ________it was!
A. What a dangerous scene B. What dangerous a scene
C. How a dangerous scene D. How dangerous the scene
9. Pop music is such an important part of society ____it has even influenced our language.
A. as B. that
C. which D. where
10. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice _____________ him.
A. calling B. called
C. being called D. to call
11. There is nothing more I can try _______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.
A. being persuaded B. persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade
12. The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.
A. to be completed B. having been completed
C. completed D. being completed
13. His movie won several awards at the film festival, ________ was beyond his wildest dream.
A. which B. that C. where D. it
14. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water______they are not managed carefully.
A. though B. before C. until D. if
15. ______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.
A. That B. What C. Whether D. Where
B)完形填空(共20小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Complaining is a habit for me since childhood, a skill I honed(磨炼) through the years. My family didn't seem to ____16____—they were great complainers, too.
One day, as I reminded my roommates once again to ____17____ his bills from the dining-room table and put his shoes away.
“Stop your complain. It's driving me ____18____. You never hear me complain, do you ” He took a deep breath.
“Well,” I ____19____, “you're complaining about my complaining, so ____20____, yes, I am hearing you complain right now.”
His eyes ____21____. Then he grabbed his bags and ran out of the door.
Perhaps I'd gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it After all, it has been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to ____22____.
I sat down to think about ____23____. Then it ____24____ me. I'd been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. Perhaps, I thought, a _____25_____ journal might be the answer I was seeking.
That day, I decided to give it a _____26_____. Each time I found myself feeling the _____27_____ to complain, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening. At first, I couldn't _____28_____ to get that pen in my hand and really _____29_____ onto the paper. It felt so good to say exactly what was in my mind without anyone _____30_____ me or my thoughts. Step by step, little by little, I found my complaint began to _____31_____.
_____32_____ some of my initial entries, I have to laugh out loud. I still _____33_____ that journal, though. Those few moments each day when I can sit down, take a breather from the pressures of the day and _____34_____ myself of whatever is bothering me made a big _____35_____ for the better in my life.
16. A. stand B. mind C. like D. view
17. A. remove B. cover C. prevent D. protect
18. A. lucky B. special C. crazy D. happy
19. A. requested B. warned C. begged D. answered
20. A. curiously B. exactly C. gradually D. finally
21 A. brightened B. widened C. closed D. moved
22. A. form B. train C. break D. match
23 A. explanations B. decisions C. promises D. solutions
24. A. disturbed B. struck C. caught D. saved
25. A. spirit B. travel C. complaint D. space
26. A. try B. ride C. hand D. lead
27. A. chance B. ability C. dream D. urge
28. A. plan B. agree C. refuse D. wait
29. A. unload B. unlock C. unpack D. unfold
30. A. testing B. judging C. proving D. connecting
31. A. escape B. search C. decrease D. suffer
32. A. Looking back on B. Putting up with C. Holding on to D. Looking down upon
33. A. publish B. keep C. print D. admire
34. A. excuse B. teach C. free D. forgive
35. A. fortune B. mess C. mistake D. difference
III. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast.
What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment.
I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film.
Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle.
I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event.
For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture.
36. What do we know about the author
A. He was constantly on the move.
B. He was eager for his new life in Berkeley.
C. He treasured his life experience in Cambridge.
D. He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley.
37. How does the author view 13.7 of NPR
A. A means of making a living. B. An outlet for his discontent.
C. A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D. A platform for learning and enhancement.
38. What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean
A. Fund. B. Stop. C. Overlook. D. Polish.
39. What can be the best title for the text
A. Capturing the Light in My Life B. Saying Farewell to the Past
C. Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D. The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley
B
Paper cutting is one of China's most popular folk arts. Archaeological (考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts-by using scissors (剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife, cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters (公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
40. How long has paper cutting lasted at least
A. About 600 years. B. About 1, 500 years.
C. About 2,000 years. D. About 2, 700 years.
41. People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to __________.
A. make them look more beautiful
B. show others their excellent skills
C. bring them good luck in the new year
D. sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
42. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Two kinds of paper cuts. B. Paper cuts are made by hand.
C. Paper cuts are made by machine. D. The process of making paper cuts.
43. Paper cuts are usually about _________.
A. family members of the artists B. sports and social activities
C. fights between animals D. things in our daily life
C
The end of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century were marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberately distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generally termed “art glass.” Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect upon carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany(1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 until 1915, although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920’s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the turn of the century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The basic tenet of the movement—that function should determine form—was not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrast, stark outline and complex textural surfaces.
44. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss
A. Design elements in the Art Nouveau style.
B. The popularity of the Art Nouveau style.
C. Production techniques for art glass.
D. Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style.
45. The word “one” in line 3 refers to ________.
A. century B. development C. style D. coloration
46. Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient’ buried glass
A. The distortion of the glass. B. The appearance of the glass surface.
C. The shapes of the glass objects. D. The size of the glass objects.
47. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2
A. To compare different Art Nouveau styles.
B. To give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists.
C. To explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States.
D. To show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world.
48. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. valued B. universal C. uncommon D. preserved
D
The history of pop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.
In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite (名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people’s art.
Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item. which impressed people deeply.
Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass- produced and sold at affordable prices.
When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Gampbell’s soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.
49. Why did people dislike abstract art
A. People found it hard to understand. B. Ordinary people couldn’t afford it.
C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries. D. It wasn’t based on everyday life.
50. What impression’ do pop art works leave on people
A. They are a rebellion against abstract art. B. They have many elements of abstract art.
C. They are created so real. D. They are products of advertisers.
51. The Independent Group was set up to ________.
A. introduce a new art form to the world B. develop modern advertising further
C. create new comic book images D. make British culture better known
52. What is the writer’s attitude towards pop art
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested.
C. Objective. D. Negative.
E
Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.
■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool
In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.
■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals
A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!
■Place a first aid kit in a proper place
Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.
53. Why should umbrellas be left at home
A They take up too much space. B. The weather will be terrible.
C. They might hurt someone. D. Travelers prefer raincoats,
54. What do most people do with tents after festivals
A. Sell them. B. Return them. C. Pack them up. D. Throw them away.
55. What is suggested about the first aid kit
A. It should be put at hand. B. It ought to be big enough.
C. It must contain all medicines. D. It has to be placed in the car.
IV. 短文改错(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
此题要求你对一段文章进行改错。先对每一行作出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如果有错误（每行不会多于一个错误），则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行后面没有横线的不要改。
Each time I take the underground I find myself surrounding by ____56____
dozen of passengers playing smart-phones. They almost won’t even ____57____
give a glance to the outside world. You may think it normal to play ____58____
smart-phones to kill time. What’s more, when I talk with some of ____59____
my friends, they talk as playing, which is really an annoy. ____60____
I really miss the old days when I chat with some passengers on ____61____
the train. Now things are different. Everyone just concentrated on ____62____
their smart-phones. When talking with them, it seems if you are ____63____
disturbing their playing smart- phones. I could not just blame them ____64____
for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we large _____65_____
ignore our neighbors and want to keep touch with distant strangers _____66_____
through the Internet. We care about the things far away from but pay _____67_____
no attention to the needs nearby. What ridiculous the situation is! In _____68_____
a way we are controlled by smartphones now. Are you experience _____69_____
a same situation like me Do you have any ways to avoid that _____70_____
V. 书面表达(共1题，满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华, 近期你校举办了主题为“美丽中国”的中国画（traditional Chinese painting）现场作画比赛。请为校报英文专栏写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动概况；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
答案版
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
I. 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
听完录音后，从各题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。所有录音材料均仅读一遍。
例：Man: I wonder why the office is still not open
Woman: But it’s not yet eight. In fact, it’s only a quarter to eight.
When does the office open
A. At 8: 30 B. At 8: 15 C. At 8: 00 D. At 7: 45
答案是：C。
听第1段材料，回答第1小题。
1. What does the man think of his hometown
A. Promising. B. Isolated. C. Crowded D. Modern.
听第2段材料，回答第2小题。
2. What is the woman
A. A visitor. B. A patient. C. A doctor. D. An assistant.
听第3段材料，回答第3小题。
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a kitchen. C. In a fruit shop. D. In a restaurant.
听第4段材料，回答第4小题。
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Planting trees. B. Watering flowers. C. Buying flowers. D. Watching house.
听第5段材料，回答第5小题。
5. Where will the speakers probably go
A. To a paint store. B. To a gymnasium. C. To a stationery shop. D. To a news stand.
听第6段材料，回答第6-7小题。
6. When does the plane take off
A. At 5: 15p. m. B. At 5: 50p. m. C. At 5: 25p. m. D. At 5: 45p. m.
7. What did the man put in the woman’s handbag
A. Candy. B. Chocolate and a book. C. A history book. D. Some chocolate.
听第7段材料，回答第8~11小题。
8. What does the man intend to do
A. To rent a flat. B. To buy a flat.
C. To paint his house. D. To decorate his neighbor’s house.
9. What is the man most satisfied with
A. The living room. B. The bathroom. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen.
10. On what condition will the woman repaint her flat
A. If the man agrees to rent for one year. B. If the man agrees to rent for three years.
C. If the man can wait a year to move in. D. If the man can wait two years to move in.
11. What is the rent for a month
A. $1, 550. B. $5, 050. C. $5, 150. D. $1, 500
听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。
12. How many people will have meal there
A. Two. B. Four. C. Eight. D. Ten.
13. Where do they prefer to sit
A. In smoking zone. B. In non- smoking zone.
C. In smoking zone near the window. D. In non- smoking zone near the window.
14. What serres normally three to eat
A. The pepper steak. B. The grilled salmon.
C. The garlic bread. D. The roast beef.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。
15. What does the man plan to do before the next year begins
A. To a party. B. To his home. C. To see his ex- girlfriend. D. To do nothing.
16. Who does Bob invite
A. Richard. B. Mary. C. Miss Zhong. D. His neighbor.
17. What does fireworks mean
A. Great. B. Party. C. Celebration. D. Shouting and arguing.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. What do we know about Mary
A. She works in DFC Company. B. She is looking for a job.
C. She is Mike’s friend. D. She is Mike’s boss.
19. Who will be the members of the interview panel
A. Thomas Miller. B. Mary.
C. Mike. D. Thomas Miller and Mary.
20. What is the last step in the interview
A. To ask some questions about the company.
B To give a short presentation about the development of the company and of yourself.
C. To give actual examples of problems you’ve solved.
D To give your personal statement.
听力答案 略
II. 英语知识运用(共35小题;每小题1分，满分35分)
A)单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly ______ size and shape.
A. on B. from C. by D. in
【答案】D
. The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ________ who can capture the tiger alive or dead.
A. both B. others C. anyone D. another
【答案】C
3. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.
A. more carefully B. the most carefully C. less carefully D. the least carefully
【答案】D
4. My morning ________ includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.
A. drill B. action C. regulation D. routine
【答案】D
5. John was dismissed last week because of his______ attitude towards his job.
A. informal B. casual
C. determined D. earnest
【答案】B
6. With the help of high technology, more and more new substances ___in the past few years.
A. discovered B. have discovered
C. had been discovered D. have been discovered
【答案】D
7. —How was the televised debate last night
—Super! Rarely ________ so much media attention.
A. a debate attracted
B. did a debate attract
C. a debate did attract
D. attracted a debate
【答案】B
8. The little boy came riding at full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ________it was!
A. What a dangerous scene B. What dangerous a scene
C. How a dangerous scene D. How dangerous the scene
【答案】A
9. Pop music is such an important part of society ____it has even influenced our language.
A. as B. that
C. which D. where
【答案】B
10. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice _____________ him.
A. calling B. called
C. being called D. to call
【答案】A
11. There is nothing more I can try _______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.
A. being persuaded B. persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade
【答案】D
12. The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.
A. to be completed B. having been completed
C. completed D. being completed
【答案】C
13. His movie won several awards at the film festival, ________ was beyond his wildest dream.
A. which B. that C. where D. it
【答案】A
14. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water______they are not managed carefully.
A. though B. before C. until D. if
【答案】D
15. ______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.
A. That B. What C. Whether D. Where
【答案】B
B)完形填空(共20小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Complaining is a habit for me since childhood, a skill I honed(磨炼) through the years. My family didn't seem to ____16____—they were great complainers, too.
One day, as I reminded my roommates once again to ____17____ his bills from the dining-room table and put his shoes away.
“Stop your complain. It's driving me ____18____. You never hear me complain, do you ” He took a deep breath.
“Well,” I ____19____, “you're complaining about my complaining, so ____20____, yes, I am hearing you complain right now.”
His eyes ____21____. Then he grabbed his bags and ran out of the door.
Perhaps I'd gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it After all, it has been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to ____22____.
I sat down to think about ____23____. Then it ____24____ me. I'd been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. Perhaps, I thought, a _____25_____ journal might be the answer I was seeking.
That day, I decided to give it a _____26_____. Each time I found myself feeling the _____27_____ to complain, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening. At first, I couldn't _____28_____ to get that pen in my hand and really _____29_____ onto the paper. It felt so good to say exactly what was in my mind without anyone _____30_____ me or my thoughts. Step by step, little by little, I found my complaint began to _____31_____.
_____32_____ some of my initial entries, I have to laugh out loud. I still _____33_____ that journal, though. Those few moments each day when I can sit down, take a breather from the pressures of the day and _____34_____ myself of whatever is bothering me made a big _____35_____ for the better in my life.
16. A. stand B. mind C. like D. view
17. A. remove B. cover C. prevent D. protect
18. A. lucky B. special C. crazy D. happy
19. A. requested B. warned C. begged D. answered
20. A. curiously B. exactly C. gradually D. finally
21. A. brightened B. widened C. closed D. moved
22. A. form B. train C. break D. match
23. A. explanations B. decisions C. promises D. solutions
24. A. disturbed B. struck C. caught D. saved
25. A. spirit B. travel C. complaint D. space
26. A. try B. ride C. hand D. lead
27. A. chance B. ability C. dream D. urge
28. A. plan B. agree C. refuse D. wait
29. A. unload B. unlock C. unpack D. unfold
30. A. testing B. judging C. proving D. connecting
31. A. escape B. search C. decrease D. suffer
32. A. Looking back on B. Putting up with C. Holding on to D. Looking down upon
33. A. publish B. keep C. print D. admire
34. A. excuse B. teach C. free D. forgive
35. A. fortune B. mess C. mistake D. difference
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
III. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast.
What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment.
I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film.
Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle.
I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event.
For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture.
36. What do we know about the author
A. He was constantly on the move.
B. He was eager for his new life in Berkeley.
C. He treasured his life experience in Cambridge.
D. He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley.
37. How does the author view 13.7 of NPR
A. A means of making a living. B. An outlet for his discontent.
C. A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D. A platform for learning and enhancement.
38. What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean
A. Fund. B. Stop. C. Overlook. D. Polish.
39. What can be the best title for the text
A. Capturing the Light in My Life B. Saying Farewell to the Past
C. Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D. The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A
B
Paper cutting is one of China's most popular folk arts. Archaeological (考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts-by using scissors (剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife, cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters (公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
40. How long has paper cutting lasted at least
A. About 600 years. B. About 1, 500 years.
C. About 2,000 years. D. About 2, 700 years.
41. People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to __________.
A. make them look more beautiful
B. show others their excellent skills
C. bring them good luck in the new year
D. sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
42. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Two kinds of paper cuts. B. Paper cuts are made by hand.
C. Paper cuts are made by machine. D. The process of making paper cuts.
43. Paper cuts are usually about _________.
A. family members of the artists B. sports and social activities
C. fights between animals D. things in our daily life
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. A 43. D
C
The end of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century were marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberately distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generally termed “art glass.” Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect upon carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany(1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 until 1915, although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920’s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the turn of the century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The basic tenet of the movement—that function should determine form—was not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrast, stark outline and complex textural surfaces.
44. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss
A. Design elements in the Art Nouveau style.
B. The popularity of the Art Nouveau style.
C. Production techniques for art glass.
D. Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style.
45. The word “one” in line 3 refers to ________.
A. century B. development C. style D. coloration
46. Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient’ buried glass
A. The distortion of the glass. B. The appearance of the glass surface.
C. The shapes of the glass objects. D. The size of the glass objects.
47. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2
A. To compare different Art Nouveau styles.
B. To give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists.
C. To explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States.
D. To show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world.
48. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. valued B. universal C. uncommon D. preserved
【答案】44. A 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. A
D
The history of pop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.
In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite (名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people’s art.
Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item. which impressed people deeply.
Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass- produced and sold at affordable prices.
When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Gampbell’s soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.
49. Why did people dislike abstract art
A. People found it hard to understand. B. Ordinary people couldn’t afford it.
C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries. D. It wasn’t based on everyday life.
50. What impression’ do pop art works leave on people
A. They are a rebellion against abstract art. B. They have many elements of abstract art.
C. They are created so real. D. They are products of advertisers.
51. The Independent Group was set up to ________.
A. introduce a new art form to the world B. develop modern advertising further
C. create new comic book images D. make British culture better known
52. What is the writer’s attitude towards pop art
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested.
C. Objective. D. Negative.
【答案】49. B 50. C 51. A 52. C
E
Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.
■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool
In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.
■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals
A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!
■Place a first aid kit in a proper place
Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.
53. Why should umbrellas be left at home
A. They take up too much space. B. The weather will be terrible.
C. They might hurt someone. D. Travelers prefer raincoats,
54. What do most people do with tents after festivals
A. Sell them. B. Return them. C. Pack them up. D. Throw them away.
55. What is suggested about the first aid kit
A. It should be put at hand. B. It ought to be big enough.
C. It must contain all medicines. D. It has to be placed in the car.
【答案】53. C 54. D 55. A
IV. 短文改错(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
此题要求你对一段文章进行改错。先对每一行作出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如果有错误（每行不会多于一个错误），则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行后面没有横线的不要改。
Each time I take the underground I find myself surrounding by ____56____
dozen of passengers playing smart-phones. They almost won’t even ____57____
give a glance to the outside world. You may think it normal to play ____58____
smart-phones to kill time. What’s more, when I talk with some of ____59____
my friends, they talk as playing, which is really an annoy. ____60____
I really miss the old days when I chat with some passengers on ____61____
the train. Now things are different. Everyone just concentrated on ____62____
their smart-phones. When talking with them, it seems if you are ____63____
disturbing their playing smart- phones. I could not just blame them ____64____
for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we large _____65_____
ignore our neighbors and want to keep touch with distant strangers _____66_____
through the Internet. We care about the things far away from but pay _____67_____
no attention to the needs nearby. What ridiculous the situation is! In _____68_____
a way we are controlled by smartphones now. Are you experience _____69_____
a same situation like me Do you have any ways to avoid that _____70_____
【答案】56. surrounding→surrounded
57. dozen→dozens
58. to→at 59. more→worse
60. annoy→annoyance
61. chat→chatted
62. concentrated→concentrates
63. if→that
64. 正确 65. large→largely
66. 在keep后加in 67. 删去from
68. What→How
69. experience→experiencing
70. a→the
V. 书面表达(共1题，满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华, 近期你校举办了主题为“美丽中国”的中国画（traditional Chinese painting）现场作画比赛。请为校报英文专栏写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动概况；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
Yesterday witnessed a traditional Chinese painting competition “Beautiful China” on campus.
Over one hundred students participated in the competition. As the competition began, participants laid out the paper, picked up the paintbrush and gave full play to their talent, displaying the beauty of our motherland. Two hours later, the competition came to an end. The results will be announced in two days.
Most of the students think highly of this live painting competition, which provides a platform for them to explore the beauty of China and experience the charm of Chinese art.
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
I. 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
听完录音后，从各题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。所有录音材料均仅读一遍。
例：Man: I wonder why the office is still not open
Woman: But it’s not yet eight. In fact, it’s only a quarter to eight.
When does the office open
A. At 8: 30 B. At 8: 15 C. At 8: 00 D. At 7: 45
答案是：C。
听第1段材料，回答第1小题。
1. What does the man think of his hometown
A. Promising. B. Isolated. C. Crowded D. Modern.
听第2段材料，回答第2小题。
2. What is the woman
A. A visitor. B. A patient. C. A doctor. D. An assistant.
听第3段材料，回答第3小题。
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a kitchen. C. In a fruit shop. D. In a restaurant.
听第4段材料，回答第4小题。
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Planting trees. B. Watering flowers. C. Buying flowers. D. Watching house.
听第5段材料，回答第5小题。
5. Where will the speakers probably go
A To a paint store. B. To a gymnasium. C. To a stationery shop. D. To a news stand.
听第6段材料，回答第6-7小题。
6. When does the plane take off
A. At 5: 15p. m. B. At 5: 50p. m. C. At 5: 25p. m. D. At 5: 45p. m.
7. What did the man put in the woman’s handbag
A. Candy. B. Chocolate and a book. C. A history book. D. Some chocolate.
听第7段材料，回答第8~11小题。
8. What does the man intend to do
A. To rent a flat. B. To buy a flat.
C. To paint his house. D. To decorate his neighbor’s house.
9. What is the man most satisfied with
A. The living room. B. The bathroom. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen.
10. On what condition will the woman repaint her flat
A. If the man agrees to rent for one year. B. If the man agrees to rent for three years.
C. If the man can wait a year to move in. D. If the man can wait two years to move in.
11. What is the rent for a month
A. $1, 550. B. $5, 050. C. $5, 150. D. $1, 500
听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。
12. How many people will have meal there
A. Two. B. Four. C. Eight. D. Ten.
13. Where do they prefer to sit
A. In smoking zone. B. In non- smoking zone.
C. In smoking zone near the window. D. In non- smoking zone near the window.
14. What serres normally three to eat
A. The pepper steak. B. The grilled salmon.
C. The garlic bread. D. The roast beef.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。
15. What does the man plan to do before the next year begins
A. To a party. B. To his home. C. To see his ex- girlfriend. D. To do nothing.
16. Who does Bob invite
A. Richard. B. Mary. C. Miss Zhong. D. His neighbor.
17 What does fireworks mean
A. Great. B. Party. C. Celebration. D. Shouting and arguing.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. What do we know about Mary
A. She works in DFC Company. B. She is looking for a job.
C. She is Mike’s friend. D. She is Mike’s boss.
19. Who will be the members of the interview panel
A. Thomas Miller. B. Mary.
C. Mike. D. Thomas Miller and Mary.
20. What is the last step in the interview
A. To ask some questions about the company.
B. To give a short presentation about the development of the company and of yourself.
C. To give actual examples of problems you’ve solved.
D. To give your personal statement.
II. 英语知识运用(共35小题;每小题1分，满分35分)
A)单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly ______ size and shape.
A. on B. from C. by D. in
2. The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ________ who can capture the tiger alive or dead.
A. both B. others C. anyone D. another
3. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.
A. more carefully B. the most carefully C. less carefully D. the least carefully
4. My morning ________ includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.
A. drill B. action C. regulation D. routine
5. John was dismissed last week because of his______ attitude towards his job.
A. informal B. casual
C. determined D. earnest
6. With the help of high technology, more and more new substances ___in the past few years.
A. discovered B. have discovered
C. had been discovered D. have been discovered
7. —How was the televised debate last night
—Super! Rarely ________ so much media attention.
A. a debate attracted
B. did a debate attract
C. a debate did attract
D. attracted a debate
8. The little boy came riding at full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ________it was!
A. What a dangerous scene B. What dangerous a scene
C. How a dangerous scene D. How dangerous the scene
9. Pop music is such an important part of society ____it has even influenced our language.
A. as B. that
C. which D. where
10. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice _____________ him.
A. calling B. called
C. being called D. to call
11. There is nothing more I can try _______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.
A. being persuaded B. persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade
12. The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.
A. to be completed B. having been completed
C. completed D. being completed
13. His movie won several awards at the film festival, ________ was beyond his wildest dream.
A. which B. that C. where D. it
14. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water______they are not managed carefully.
A. though B. before C. until D. if
15. ______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.
A. That B. What C. Whether D. Where
B)完形填空(共20小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Complaining is a habit for me since childhood, a skill I honed(磨炼) through the years. My family didn't seem to ____16____—they were great complainers, too.
One day, as I reminded my roommates once again to ____17____ his bills from the dining-room table and put his shoes away.
“Stop your complain. It's driving me ____18____. You never hear me complain, do you ” He took a deep breath.
“Well,” I ____19____, “you're complaining about my complaining, so ____20____, yes, I am hearing you complain right now.”
His eyes ____21____. Then he grabbed his bags and ran out of the door.
Perhaps I'd gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it After all, it has been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to ____22____.
I sat down to think about ____23____. Then it ____24____ me. I'd been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. Perhaps, I thought, a _____25_____ journal might be the answer I was seeking.
That day, I decided to give it a _____26_____. Each time I found myself feeling the _____27_____ to complain, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening. At first, I couldn't _____28_____ to get that pen in my hand and really _____29_____ onto the paper. It felt so good to say exactly what was in my mind without anyone _____30_____ me or my thoughts. Step by step, little by little, I found my complaint began to _____31_____.
_____32_____ some of my initial entries, I have to laugh out loud. I still _____33_____ that journal, though. Those few moments each day when I can sit down, take a breather from the pressures of the day and _____34_____ myself of whatever is bothering me made a big _____35_____ for the better in my life.
16. A. stand B. mind C. like D. view
17. A. remove B. cover C. prevent D. protect
18. A. lucky B. special C. crazy D. happy
19. A. requested B. warned C. begged D. answered
20. A. curiously B. exactly C. gradually D. finally
21 A. brightened B. widened C. closed D. moved
22. A. form B. train C. break D. match
23 A. explanations B. decisions C. promises D. solutions
24. A. disturbed B. struck C. caught D. saved
25. A. spirit B. travel C. complaint D. space
26. A. try B. ride C. hand D. lead
27. A. chance B. ability C. dream D. urge
28. A. plan B. agree C. refuse D. wait
29. A. unload B. unlock C. unpack D. unfold
30. A. testing B. judging C. proving D. connecting
31. A. escape B. search C. decrease D. suffer
32. A. Looking back on B. Putting up with C. Holding on to D. Looking down upon
33. A. publish B. keep C. print D. admire
34. A. excuse B. teach C. free D. forgive
35. A. fortune B. mess C. mistake D. difference
III. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast.
What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment.
I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film.
Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle.
I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event.
For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture.
36. What do we know about the author
A. He was constantly on the move.
B. He was eager for his new life in Berkeley.
C. He treasured his life experience in Cambridge.
D. He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley.
37. How does the author view 13.7 of NPR
A. A means of making a living. B. An outlet for his discontent.
C. A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D. A platform for learning and enhancement.
38. What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean
A. Fund. B. Stop. C. Overlook. D. Polish.
39. What can be the best title for the text
A. Capturing the Light in My Life B. Saying Farewell to the Past
C. Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D. The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley
B
Paper cutting is one of China's most popular folk arts. Archaeological (考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts-by using scissors (剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife, cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters (公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
40. How long has paper cutting lasted at least
A. About 600 years. B. About 1, 500 years.
C. About 2,000 years. D. About 2, 700 years.
41. People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to __________.
A. make them look more beautiful
B. show others their excellent skills
C. bring them good luck in the new year
D. sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
42. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Two kinds of paper cuts. B. Paper cuts are made by hand.
C. Paper cuts are made by machine. D. The process of making paper cuts.
43. Paper cuts are usually about _________.
A. family members of the artists B. sports and social activities
C. fights between animals D. things in our daily life
C
The end of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century were marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberately distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generally termed “art glass.” Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect upon carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany(1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 until 1915, although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920’s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the turn of the century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The basic tenet of the movement—that function should determine form—was not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrast, stark outline and complex textural surfaces.
44. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss
A. Design elements in the Art Nouveau style.
B. The popularity of the Art Nouveau style.
C. Production techniques for art glass.
D. Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style.
45. The word “one” in line 3 refers to ________.
A. century B. development C. style D. coloration
46. Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient’ buried glass
A. The distortion of the glass. B. The appearance of the glass surface.
C. The shapes of the glass objects. D. The size of the glass objects.
47. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2
A. To compare different Art Nouveau styles.
B. To give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists.
C. To explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States.
D. To show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world.
48. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. valued B. universal C. uncommon D. preserved
D
The history of pop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.
In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite (名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people’s art.
Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item. which impressed people deeply.
Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass- produced and sold at affordable prices.
When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Gampbell’s soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.
49. Why did people dislike abstract art
A. People found it hard to understand. B. Ordinary people couldn’t afford it.
C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries. D. It wasn’t based on everyday life.
50. What impression’ do pop art works leave on people
A. They are a rebellion against abstract art. B. They have many elements of abstract art.
C. They are created so real. D. They are products of advertisers.
51. The Independent Group was set up to ________.
A. introduce a new art form to the world B. develop modern advertising further
C. create new comic book images D. make British culture better known
52. What is the writer’s attitude towards pop art
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested.
C. Objective. D. Negative.
E
Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.
■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool
In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.
■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals
A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!
■Place a first aid kit in a proper place
Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.
53. Why should umbrellas be left at home
A They take up too much space. B. The weather will be terrible.
C. They might hurt someone. D. Travelers prefer raincoats,
54. What do most people do with tents after festivals
A. Sell them. B. Return them. C. Pack them up. D. Throw them away.
55. What is suggested about the first aid kit
A. It should be put at hand. B. It ought to be big enough.
C. It must contain all medicines. D. It has to be placed in the car.
IV. 短文改错(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
此题要求你对一段文章进行改错。先对每一行作出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如果有错误（每行不会多于一个错误），则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行后面没有横线的不要改。
Each time I take the underground I find myself surrounding by ____56____
dozen of passengers playing smart-phones. They almost won’t even ____57____
give a glance to the outside world. You may think it normal to play ____58____
smart-phones to kill time. What’s more, when I talk with some of ____59____
my friends, they talk as playing, which is really an annoy. ____60____
I really miss the old days when I chat with some passengers on ____61____
the train. Now things are different. Everyone just concentrated on ____62____
their smart-phones. When talking with them, it seems if you are ____63____
disturbing their playing smart- phones. I could not just blame them ____64____
for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we large _____65_____
ignore our neighbors and want to keep touch with distant strangers _____66_____
through the Internet. We care about the things far away from but pay _____67_____
no attention to the needs nearby. What ridiculous the situation is! In _____68_____
a way we are controlled by smartphones now. Are you experience _____69_____
a same situation like me Do you have any ways to avoid that _____70_____
V. 书面表达(共1题，满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华, 近期你校举办了主题为“美丽中国”的中国画（traditional Chinese painting）现场作画比赛。请为校报英文专栏写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动概况；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
答案版
(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)
I. 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
听完录音后，从各题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。所有录音材料均仅读一遍。
例：Man: I wonder why the office is still not open
Woman: But it’s not yet eight. In fact, it’s only a quarter to eight.
When does the office open
A. At 8: 30 B. At 8: 15 C. At 8: 00 D. At 7: 45
答案是：C。
听第1段材料，回答第1小题。
1. What does the man think of his hometown
A. Promising. B. Isolated. C. Crowded D. Modern.
听第2段材料，回答第2小题。
2. What is the woman
A. A visitor. B. A patient. C. A doctor. D. An assistant.
听第3段材料，回答第3小题。
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a kitchen. C. In a fruit shop. D. In a restaurant.
听第4段材料，回答第4小题。
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. Planting trees. B. Watering flowers. C. Buying flowers. D. Watching house.
听第5段材料，回答第5小题。
5. Where will the speakers probably go
A. To a paint store. B. To a gymnasium. C. To a stationery shop. D. To a news stand.
听第6段材料，回答第6-7小题。
6. When does the plane take off
A. At 5: 15p. m. B. At 5: 50p. m. C. At 5: 25p. m. D. At 5: 45p. m.
7. What did the man put in the woman’s handbag
A. Candy. B. Chocolate and a book. C. A history book. D. Some chocolate.
听第7段材料，回答第8~11小题。
8. What does the man intend to do
A. To rent a flat. B. To buy a flat.
C. To paint his house. D. To decorate his neighbor’s house.
9. What is the man most satisfied with
A. The living room. B. The bathroom. C. The bedroom. D. The kitchen.
10. On what condition will the woman repaint her flat
A. If the man agrees to rent for one year. B. If the man agrees to rent for three years.
C. If the man can wait a year to move in. D. If the man can wait two years to move in.
11. What is the rent for a month
A. $1, 550. B. $5, 050. C. $5, 150. D. $1, 500
听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。
12. How many people will have meal there
A. Two. B. Four. C. Eight. D. Ten.
13. Where do they prefer to sit
A. In smoking zone. B. In non- smoking zone.
C. In smoking zone near the window. D. In non- smoking zone near the window.
14. What serres normally three to eat
A. The pepper steak. B. The grilled salmon.
C. The garlic bread. D. The roast beef.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。
15. What does the man plan to do before the next year begins
A. To a party. B. To his home. C. To see his ex- girlfriend. D. To do nothing.
16. Who does Bob invite
A. Richard. B. Mary. C. Miss Zhong. D. His neighbor.
17. What does fireworks mean
A. Great. B. Party. C. Celebration. D. Shouting and arguing.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。
18. What do we know about Mary
A. She works in DFC Company. B. She is looking for a job.
C. She is Mike’s friend. D. She is Mike’s boss.
19. Who will be the members of the interview panel
A. Thomas Miller. B. Mary.
C. Mike. D. Thomas Miller and Mary.
20. What is the last step in the interview
A. To ask some questions about the company.
B To give a short presentation about the development of the company and of yourself.
C. To give actual examples of problems you’ve solved.
D To give your personal statement.
听力答案 略
II. 英语知识运用(共35小题;每小题1分，满分35分)
A)单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly ______ size and shape.
A. on B. from C. by D. in
【答案】D
. The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5000 to ________ who can capture the tiger alive or dead.
A. both B. others C. anyone D. another
【答案】C
3. Alan is a careful driver, but he drives ______ of my friends.
A. more carefully B. the most carefully C. less carefully D. the least carefully
【答案】D
4. My morning ________ includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.
A. drill B. action C. regulation D. routine
【答案】D
5. John was dismissed last week because of his______ attitude towards his job.
A. informal B. casual
C. determined D. earnest
【答案】B
6. With the help of high technology, more and more new substances ___in the past few years.
A. discovered B. have discovered
C. had been discovered D. have been discovered
【答案】D
7. —How was the televised debate last night
—Super! Rarely ________ so much media attention.
A. a debate attracted
B. did a debate attract
C. a debate did attract
D. attracted a debate
【答案】B
8. The little boy came riding at full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ________it was!
A. What a dangerous scene B. What dangerous a scene
C. How a dangerous scene D. How dangerous the scene
【答案】A
9. Pop music is such an important part of society ____it has even influenced our language.
A. as B. that
C. which D. where
【答案】B
10. After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice _____________ him.
A. calling B. called
C. being called D. to call
【答案】A
11. There is nothing more I can try _______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.
A. being persuaded B. persuading C. to be persuaded D. to persuade
【答案】D
12. The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.
A. to be completed B. having been completed
C. completed D. being completed
【答案】C
13. His movie won several awards at the film festival, ________ was beyond his wildest dream.
A. which B. that C. where D. it
【答案】A
14. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water______they are not managed carefully.
A. though B. before C. until D. if
【答案】D
15. ______ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.
A. That B. What C. Whether D. Where
【答案】B
B)完形填空(共20小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Complaining is a habit for me since childhood, a skill I honed(磨炼) through the years. My family didn't seem to ____16____—they were great complainers, too.
One day, as I reminded my roommates once again to ____17____ his bills from the dining-room table and put his shoes away.
“Stop your complain. It's driving me ____18____. You never hear me complain, do you ” He took a deep breath.
“Well,” I ____19____, “you're complaining about my complaining, so ____20____, yes, I am hearing you complain right now.”
His eyes ____21____. Then he grabbed his bags and ran out of the door.
Perhaps I'd gone too far, I thought. Maybe I really did complain too much. But, what to do about it After all, it has been a lifetime habit. And habits are hard to ____22____.
I sat down to think about ____23____. Then it ____24____ me. I'd been in the habit of keeping a journal for most of my life. Perhaps, I thought, a _____25_____ journal might be the answer I was seeking.
That day, I decided to give it a _____26_____. Each time I found myself feeling the _____27_____ to complain, I promised myself to write it in my complaint journal that evening. At first, I couldn't _____28_____ to get that pen in my hand and really _____29_____ onto the paper. It felt so good to say exactly what was in my mind without anyone _____30_____ me or my thoughts. Step by step, little by little, I found my complaint began to _____31_____.
_____32_____ some of my initial entries, I have to laugh out loud. I still _____33_____ that journal, though. Those few moments each day when I can sit down, take a breather from the pressures of the day and _____34_____ myself of whatever is bothering me made a big _____35_____ for the better in my life.
16. A. stand B. mind C. like D. view
17. A. remove B. cover C. prevent D. protect
18. A. lucky B. special C. crazy D. happy
19. A. requested B. warned C. begged D. answered
20. A. curiously B. exactly C. gradually D. finally
21. A. brightened B. widened C. closed D. moved
22. A. form B. train C. break D. match
23. A. explanations B. decisions C. promises D. solutions
24. A. disturbed B. struck C. caught D. saved
25. A. spirit B. travel C. complaint D. space
26. A. try B. ride C. hand D. lead
27. A. chance B. ability C. dream D. urge
28. A. plan B. agree C. refuse D. wait
29. A. unload B. unlock C. unpack D. unfold
30. A. testing B. judging C. proving D. connecting
31. A. escape B. search C. decrease D. suffer
32. A. Looking back on B. Putting up with C. Holding on to D. Looking down upon
33. A. publish B. keep C. print D. admire
34. A. excuse B. teach C. free D. forgive
35. A. fortune B. mess C. mistake D. difference
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
III. 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast.
What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment.
I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film.
Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle.
I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event.
For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture.
36. What do we know about the author
A. He was constantly on the move.
B. He was eager for his new life in Berkeley.
C. He treasured his life experience in Cambridge.
D. He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley.
37. How does the author view 13.7 of NPR
A. A means of making a living. B. An outlet for his discontent.
C. A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D. A platform for learning and enhancement.
38. What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean
A. Fund. B. Stop. C. Overlook. D. Polish.
39. What can be the best title for the text
A. Capturing the Light in My Life B. Saying Farewell to the Past
C. Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D. The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley
【答案】36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A
B
Paper cutting is one of China's most popular folk arts. Archaeological (考古学上的) finds show that the tradition started in the 6th century; it is even supposed that the beginning of paper cutting is even a few centuries earlier.
Paper cuts have special importance at festivals and on holidays. To get rid of the old and bring good luck, people put up paper cuts on the windows on the Eve the Spring Festival.
Paper cuts are not produced by machine but by hand. They are done all over China, but are different in the method in different areas. There are two methods of making paper cuts-by using scissors (剪刀) or knives. As the name suggests, scissors cuttings are made with scissors. Several pieces of paper (up to eight pieces) are placed together. The patterns are then cut with pointed scissors. Knife, cuttings are made by putting several pieces of paper on a table. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the patterns into the paper with a knife.
In the past, paper cuts were usually made only by women and girls. They used scissors and paper to cut all kinds of pictures such as apple trees, peach blossoms, mice, fighting roosters (公鸡) and rabbits eating carrots.
This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master. Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who can make a living by working together in workshops.
40. How long has paper cutting lasted at least
A. About 600 years. B. About 1, 500 years.
C. About 2,000 years. D. About 2, 700 years.
41. People put up paper cuts on the windows in order to __________.
A. make them look more beautiful
B. show others their excellent skills
C. bring them good luck in the new year
D. sell them on the Eve of the Spring Festival
42. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. Two kinds of paper cuts. B. Paper cuts are made by hand.
C. Paper cuts are made by machine. D. The process of making paper cuts.
43. Paper cuts are usually about _________.
A. family members of the artists B. sports and social activities
C. fights between animals D. things in our daily life
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. A 43. D
C
The end of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century were marked by the development of an international Art Nouveau style, characterized by sinuous lines, floral and vegetable motifs, and soft evanescent coloration. The Art Nouveau style was an eclectic one, bringing together elements of Japanese art, motifs of ancient cultures, and natural forms. The glass objects of this style were elegant in outline, although often deliberately distorted, with pale or iridescent surfaces. A favored device of the style was to imitate the iridescent surface seen on ancient glass that had been buried. Much of the Art Nouveau glass produced during the years of its greatest popularity had been generally termed “art glass.” Art glass was intended for decorative purposes and relied for its effect upon carefully chosen color combinations and innovative techniques.
France produced a number of outstanding exponents of the Art Nouveau style; among the most celebrated was Emile Galle (1846-1904). In the United States, Louis Comfort Tiffany(1843-1933) was the most noted exponent of this style, producing a great variety of glass forms and surfaces, which were widely copied in their time and are highly prized today. Tiffany was a brilliant designer, successfully combining ancient Egyptian, Japanese, and Persian motifs.
The Art Nouveau style was a major force in the decorative arts from 1895 until 1915, although its influence continued throughout the mid-1920’s. It was eventually to be overtaken by a new school of thought known as Functionalism that had been present since the turn of the century. At first restricted to a small avant-garde group of architects and designers, Functionalism emerged as the dominant influence upon designers after the First World War. The basic tenet of the movement—that function should determine form—was not a new concept. Soon a distinct aesthetic code evolved: form should be simple, surfaces plain, and any ornament should be based on geometric relationships. This new design concept, coupled with the sharp postwar reactions to the styles and conventions of the preceding decades, created an entirely new public taste which caused Art Nouveau types of glass to fall out of favor. The new taste demanded dramatic effects of contrast, stark outline and complex textural surfaces.
44. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss
A. Design elements in the Art Nouveau style.
B. The popularity of the Art Nouveau style.
C. Production techniques for art glass.
D. Color combinations typical of the Art Nouveau style.
45. The word “one” in line 3 refers to ________.
A. century B. development C. style D. coloration
46. Paragraph 1 mentions that Art Nouveau glass was sometimes similar to which aspect of ancient’ buried glass
A. The distortion of the glass. B. The appearance of the glass surface.
C. The shapes of the glass objects. D. The size of the glass objects.
47. What is the main purpose of paragraph 2
A. To compare different Art Nouveau styles.
B. To give examples of famous Art Nouveau artists.
C. To explain why Art Nouveau glass was so popular in the United States.
D. To show the impact Art Nouveau had on other cultures around the world.
48. The word “prized” in line 14 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. valued B. universal C. uncommon D. preserved
【答案】44. A 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. A
D
The history of pop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.
In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite (名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people’s art.
Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item. which impressed people deeply.
Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass- produced and sold at affordable prices.
When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Gampbell’s soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.
49. Why did people dislike abstract art
A. People found it hard to understand. B. Ordinary people couldn’t afford it.
C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries. D. It wasn’t based on everyday life.
50. What impression’ do pop art works leave on people
A. They are a rebellion against abstract art. B. They have many elements of abstract art.
C. They are created so real. D. They are products of advertisers.
51. The Independent Group was set up to ________.
A. introduce a new art form to the world B. develop modern advertising further
C. create new comic book images D. make British culture better known
52. What is the writer’s attitude towards pop art
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested.
C. Objective. D. Negative.
【答案】49. B 50. C 51. A 52. C
E
Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.
■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool
In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.
■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals
A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!
■Place a first aid kit in a proper place
Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.
53. Why should umbrellas be left at home
A. They take up too much space. B. The weather will be terrible.
C. They might hurt someone. D. Travelers prefer raincoats,
54. What do most people do with tents after festivals
A. Sell them. B. Return them. C. Pack them up. D. Throw them away.
55. What is suggested about the first aid kit
A. It should be put at hand. B. It ought to be big enough.
C. It must contain all medicines. D. It has to be placed in the car.
【答案】53. C 54. D 55. A
IV. 短文改错(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
此题要求你对一段文章进行改错。先对每一行作出判断是对还是错。如果是对的，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如果有错误（每行不会多于一个错误），则按情况改错如下：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行后面没有横线的不要改。
Each time I take the underground I find myself surrounding by ____56____
dozen of passengers playing smart-phones. They almost won’t even ____57____
give a glance to the outside world. You may think it normal to play ____58____
smart-phones to kill time. What’s more, when I talk with some of ____59____
my friends, they talk as playing, which is really an annoy. ____60____
I really miss the old days when I chat with some passengers on ____61____
the train. Now things are different. Everyone just concentrated on ____62____
their smart-phones. When talking with them, it seems if you are ____63____
disturbing their playing smart- phones. I could not just blame them ____64____
for I am moving to be one like them. Sometimes I just feel we large _____65_____
ignore our neighbors and want to keep touch with distant strangers _____66_____
through the Internet. We care about the things far away from but pay _____67_____
no attention to the needs nearby. What ridiculous the situation is! In _____68_____
a way we are controlled by smartphones now. Are you experience _____69_____
a same situation like me Do you have any ways to avoid that _____70_____
【答案】56. surrounding→surrounded
57. dozen→dozens
58. to→at 59. more→worse
60. annoy→annoyance
61. chat→chatted
62. concentrated→concentrates
63. if→that
64. 正确 65. large→largely
66. 在keep后加in 67. 删去from
68. What→How
69. experience→experiencing
70. a→the
V. 书面表达(共1题，满分20分)
71. 假定你是李华, 近期你校举办了主题为“美丽中国”的中国画（traditional Chinese painting）现场作画比赛。请为校报英文专栏写一篇活动报道。内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动概况；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting
Yesterday witnessed a traditional Chinese painting competition “Beautiful China” on campus.
Over one hundred students participated in the competition. As the competition began, participants laid out the paper, picked up the paintbrush and gave full play to their talent, displaying the beauty of our motherland. Two hours later, the competition came to an end. The results will be announced in two days.
Most of the students think highly of this live painting competition, which provides a platform for them to explore the beauty of China and experience the charm of Chinese art.
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