高中英语外研版必修5 Module 2 A Job Worth Doing单元测试题 2
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Module 2 A Job Worth Doing
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
A ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice by his mom.
That's when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of dismissing it like most kids his age would have, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.
Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any truth to Danny's hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to get up.
Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets (毛毯) to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the elderly woman is recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!
21.When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny _____.
A. recognized it was an old man
B. thought it was a homeless dog
C. realized something was wrong
D. believed it was nothing important
22.When Dawn got closer to the garage, she _____.
A. noticed the dog had gone away
B. knew Danny's hunch was wrong
C. found an old lady waving for help
D. felt something must have been stolen
23.Which of the following can best describe Danny
A. Brave and patient.
B. Friendly and honest.
C. Considerate and optimistic.
D. Persistent and warm-hearted.
24.What could be the best title for the text
A. Always follow your hunch
B. Be ready to help save the elderly
C. Unknown hero brings love and hope
D. 10-year-old saves elderly neighbor's life
B
London's transport services offer you a special experience of the city. Here's a round-up of the transport choices available to you.
London Underground
There are 11 colour-coded Underground lines. Services run regularly from around 05:00 to 00:30 (Sunday 07:30 to 23:30) on most routes.
Visit tfl.gov.uk/tube for more information.
Tip:
Always stand on the right when using the escalators (电动扶梯) at Tube stations. It can get hot and busy on the Tube during peak travel times, so you may prefer to travel outside these hours.
Buses
A cheap and easy way to travel around London. They generally run from 05:00 to 00:30. Night buses operate on many major routes from around midnight to 05:00, and some operate a 24-hour service.
It is not possible to pay for your London bus fare in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or UK-issued (英国发行的) contactless payment card. A single bus journey is 1.50 with an Oyster card or UK-issued contactless payment card.
To help you get home, if you don't have enough credit (余额) on your Oyster card, you will be able to make one more bus journey.
After this you will need to top up the credit on your card before you use it again. If your contactless payment card has been issued outside the UK, please check tfl.gov.uk/contactless before you use your card to travel on our bus services. For any international transaction fees (手续费) that may apply, please check with your card issuer.
For more information visit tfl.gov.uk/buses.
Tip:
Some bus routes are especially good for sightseeing — try routes 9, 14, 15 and 22. The New Routemaster bus featured in the James Bond film Skyfall and runs on routes 9, 11, 24, 38 and 390.
If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to add more at:
Touchscreen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail stations.
Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops cross London (Find your nearest one at ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk).
Travel & Visitor Information Centres.
London Overground station ticket offices.
25.During the rush hour, visitors at Tube stations are advised to _____.
A. stand side by side
B. avoid using the escalators
C. take the tube at fixed times
D. take advantage of off-peak hours
26.The underlined part “top up” can best be replaced by “_____”.
A. use upB. add
C. think aboutD. balance
27.If a visitor wants to find the nearest Oyster Ticket Stop, he should visit _____.
A. tfl.gov.uk/tube
B. tfl.gov.uk/buses
C. tfl.gov.uk/contactless
D. ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk
C
Sunjit Patel is a designer with a well-known publishing company. He lives in South London, and for the last three years he has been working from home. He prefers working from home because he can spend more time with his family and have a better work-life balance. Sunjit isn't alone: in Britain, there are 2.1 million people who work from home at present. In addition, about eight million people spend some time working in the home rather than in an office. This is almost twice as many as ten years ago.
This rapidly-growing trend (趋势) towards working from home is the same in many countries. But what are the reasons for it The main reason is technological: easy access to broadband and the availability of phone and video-conferencing. These make it possible for people to use their home as an office in an efficient (高效的) and cost-effective way.
Other reasons for homeworking are the benefits (益处) to both employers and employees: office space is costly, so if an organisation can reduce its workstations, it may be able to move to a smaller site. Employees often work better at home: travelling to work can be a waste of time and tiring. Many homeworkers save a lot of time if they don't travel to work and they can start the day fresher and therefore work more efficiently; parents with young children appreciate the flexibility (灵活性) that homeworking allows and are more relaxed.
Sunjit Patel says, “I have been working from home since my son was born and have been really enjoying it. But I can tell you that homeworking requires special skills like self-discipline and time management. I've known my boss and workmates for a long time now, which really helps because you've got to trust each other. You also need to have regular communication, by phone, email or video conferences, and you need to make regular trips to your office. Otherwise you really miss out on the social side of work.”
Not everyone agrees with Sunjit though. “The only people who can work from home full-time are those who do an unnecessary job.” Fortunately for Sunjit and the 2.1 million like him, not many people think that way!
28.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. Sunjit Patel is a well-known designer
B. homeworking is generally on the increase
C. Sunjit Patel is homeschooling his son
D. most designers in London work from home
29.Paragraph 3 is mainly about _____.
A. the daily life of homeworkers
B. the advantages of homeworking
C. how employers increase efficiency
D. why employees dislike travelling to work
30.According to Sunjit Patel, people who want to work from home should _____.
A. show great self-control
B. improve their social life
C. have excellent communication skills
D. make frequent trips to their workplaces
31.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Most homeworkers do a pointless job.
B. Many people are against homeworking.
C. People's opinions on homeworking vary.
D. Homeworking influences many people's life.
D
Most people will recognise the man in this photograph. He is, of course, Bill Clinton, ex-president of the United States. Bill Clinton is a very popular speech giver and regularly gives talks all over the world, to many different audiences. He is so effective at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call“charisma (魅力)”.
Nowadays, psychologists (心理学家) are becoming very interested in charisma and want to describe its meaning in a better way. People often misunderstand what charisma is and think of it as a kind of fame (名望), but it is not the same as fame. Charisma is a kind of magic and is relatively rare. A well-known American psychologist thinks that charismatic people are basically excellent communicators. However, they have other qualities such as self-confidence, eloquence (口才) and vision.
Charismatic personalities are able to draw people to them, and people feel happy in their company. There is a sense of “togetherness” when a charismatic person is with other people. A good example of this ability, some say, is the famous American, Oprah Winfrey. She is a highly-successful businesswoman and is probably best known as the presenter of a very popular talk show. Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond (回应) well to her. Her charismatic personality has made her one of the richest women in the world. She owns several houses and publishes her own magazines. Presently, she is presenting a new series of the Oprah Winfrey Show. She also runs a book club, which influences the nation's reading habits and may be one of the reasons why people are reading more these days in the USA.
A woman who had extraordinary charisma was the film star, Marilyn Monroe. A beautiful woman and a talented actress, she was always the centre of attention wherever she went.
Unlike fame, charisma doesn't disappear over time. Even now, more than fifty years after her death, when young people see Monroe in her films, her charisma seems as fresh and powerful as ever.
32.Bill Clinton is good at giving talks because _____.
A. he has a quality called charisma
B. he was once president of the USA
C. he has many fans that support him
D. he is well-known all over the world
33.According to the text, charismatic people _____.
A. are all effective speech makers
B. are all confident and successful
C. can easily attract and interest people
D. often try to create a calm atmosphere
34.What do we know about Oprah Winfrey
A.She is most famous as a magazine publisher.
B.She has a happy relationship with her audiences.
C.She often gives talks to American young people.
D.She writes books to influence Americans' reading habits.
35.The author mentions the popularity of Marilyn Monroe to show that _____.
A. fame is as important as charisma
B. famous people always have charisma
C. charisma doesn't become weaker over time
D. Monroe is an extraordinarily talented actress
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Isadora Duncan
In the early 1900s the dancer Isadora Duncan created a new form of dance. Duncan refused to accept the strict rules of ballet (芭蕾舞), which was the main form of dance at the time. 36
Duncan was born in San Francisco, California on either May 26, 1877, or May 27, 1878. She was one of four children raised by their mother, a poor music teacher. At first her name was Angela Duncan. 37
Duncan learned ballet as a child. However, ballet's movements did not please her. 38 Duncan performed in New York City and Chicago, Illinois, but she did not have much success. At age 21 she left for Europe.
Duncan's dancing interested European audiences. She danced to classical music, just as ballet dancers did. 39 She was the first Western dancer to perform without shoes on her feet and without tights (紧身衣). She wore a loose (宽松的) dress based on ancient Greek clothes.
Duncan finally opened dance schools in France, Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union. She taught her students how to follow the natural movements and rhythms (节奏) of their bodies. 40
In 1922 Duncan married a poet from the Soviet Union. Many people in the United States feared the Soviets. Some said Duncan was not faithful (忠诚的) to the United States. She then left her home country for good. Duncan died in Nice, France, on September 14, 1927.
A. Duncan's ideas also influenced many modern dancers.
B. While in her teens she changed her first name to Isadora.
C. Duncan began her dancing career by teaching lessons in her home.
D. But Duncan made up many of her moves during each performance.
E. She spent most of the rest of her life in this manner, touring in Europe.
F. Instead, she created a free style of dancing, which is known as modern dance.
G. She soon began to invent a more natural way to express herself through dance.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lifelong learning is the idea that it's never too soon or too late for learning, a way of 41 that many different organizations now believe in. Albert Einstein, the famous scientist, 42 this way of thinking when he said, “Learning is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong effort to gain it.”
Lifelong learning provides adults with 43 opportunities (机会) at all ages and in various 44 : at work, at home and through leisure activities, not just through 45
channels such as school and higher education. In recent years, participation in adult education has 46 in most European countries. In Britain, 47 , 44 percent of 48 participated in adult education programmes in 2004, 49 40 percent in the year 2000.
Lifelong education is a form of teaching often 50 through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, or home schooling. It includes postgraduate programmes for those who want to 51 their qualifications (资历), bring their skills up to date or retrain for a new line of work. In-company training has 52 goals.
One of the reasons why 53 education has become 54 is the rapid development of science and technology. 55 the length of primary, secondary and higher education has been increased, the knowledge and 56 gained there are usually not 57 for a professional career over thirty or forty years. As an American educator has said, “Learning prepares us for change.”
More importantly, lifelong learning is about a(n) 58 — that you can and should be open to 59 ideas, decisions, skills or behaviours. Lifelong learning does not 60 the saying “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.”
41. A. living B. experiencing C. thinking D. working
42. A. concluded B. suggested C. reported D. changed
43. A. job B. learning C. business D. showing
44. A. places B. cultures C. fields D. situations
45. A. normal B. formal C. indirect D. suitable
46. A. disappeared B. doubled C. increased D. dropped
47. A. for example B. of course C. in addition D. in fact
48. A. teachers B. students C. workers D. adults
49. A. lessened by B. compared with C. reduced to D. connected with
50. A. carried out B. passed on C. picked out D. made up
51. A. show B. improve C. hold D. judge
52. A. main B. Common C. simple D. similar
53. A. high B. public C. lifelong D. free
54. A. difficult B. international C. expensive D. important
55. A. Because B. If C. After D. Although
56. A. skills B. strength C. thoughts D. advice
57. A. necessary B. practical C. broad D. enough
58. A. journey B. process C. attitude D. method
59. A. traditional B. new C. clear D. bad
60. A. refuse B. mind C. accept D. doubt
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There is an old saying in English: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It tells us 61. ________ we need a balance between work and play 62. ________ (have) a healthy lifestyle. And it is the same for language.
One of 63. ________ most important features of work language is the technical vocabulary or jargon (行业术语) that people use. Outsiders won't understand it. A doctor might look at the face of someone who has had a fall and say 64. ________ a colleague “That's a nasty perorbital haematoma.” If you were the patient, and heard this remark, you might be 65. ________ (worry). But basically all it means is you've got a black eye.
Every profession 66. ________ (have) its jargon — law, sport, language teaching ... Thousands of terms might be used. They add precision (准确). Jargon also saves time. That is 67. ________ doctors say such things as BP (blood pressure) and SOB (shortness of breath). It is quick and convenient.
But they shouldn't use such terms to the patient. Work language and leisure language are two very different things. That is the 68. ________ (argue) of the Plain English Campaign, 69. ________ persuades experts to communicate with the public in plain language and avoid 70. ________ (annoy) people by using jargon carelessly.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The new term began and the school clubs were looking for new member.
Last week, we heard that all the clubs would gather on the sports field during the lunch break on Friday but we could join the club we liked. Everyone was filled with a feeling excitement.
After lunch on Friday, we crowd onto the sports field. I was amazing at the number and variety of the clubs: the Cartoon Club, the Guitar Club, the Basketball Club and so on. I decided to join the Basketball Club, because that I love sports. I signed up and so were some other students which shared my interest. In the end, we had a picture taken together, smiling happy.
I believe take up the new hobby will make my school life full of fun.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，正在美国的一所中学作交换生。近日你在当地一家报纸上看到了这则招聘广告，请用英语写一封求职信。
Part-time JobPosition: a tutor to give two eight-year children Chinese lessonsTime: three times a week (timetable is available)Salary: $ 60 per time Place: Mr. Dolphin’s in Semeal Street Washington D.C. Email Address: Dolphin@.
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Dolphin,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours respectfully,
Li Hua
选做题
A
Most people think about donating (捐献) blood. However, very few actually do it. According to experts, though almost 50% of the US population can be counted as potential (潜在的) blood donors, less than 10% ever give. What's worse is that even the most consistent ones donate an average of just three to four times during their lifetime. The situation is similar worldwide. Now officials in Sweden are trying to change the situation with the help of modern-day technology.
The encouragement to donate again begins shortly after the donor leaves the hospital when he or she receives a “thank you” text. Though that certainly helps them feel appreciated, what is even more satisfying is the text they receive each time their blood is used to help someone in need.
Karolina Blom Wiberg, the communications manager at the Stockholm blood service, believes that this small gesture not only results in repeat donors, but also helps bring in new ones. The creative program that was carried out in Stockholm three years ago has received such positive feedback (反馈) that it is now being rolled out across the country.
However, Swedish officials are not stopping there. They are also encouraging local hospitals to show the exact levels of the different blood groups they have in stock at any given time on their websites. This allows potential donors to realize that their blood can make a difference in saving someone's life.
While all these programs are great, busy people, even the ones with the best intentions have to be occasionally reminded. In order to jog their memories officials send them text, Facebook, and e-mail reminders. Though that may sound intrusive (打扰的), people do not seem to mind given that the messages are light-hearted and fun — things like “We won't give up until you give your blood.”
Though Sweden is now the only country using modern technology to encourage more donations, don't be surprised if more join in, especially if the Nordic country's blood banks start to overflow!
1. Why does the author give the example of the US
A. To call on readers to donate blood.
B. To show blood donors are in need.
C. To show the coldness of Americans.
D. To prove the importance of blood donation.
2. The program run in Stockholm seems to be _____.
A. simple
B. expensive
C. successful
D. discouraging
3. The information shown on the websites of local hospitals aims to _____.
A. help donors know if their blood is used
B. encourage more people to donate blood
C. get rid of the worries of potential donors
D. let donors know how much blood is in stock
4. According to Paragraph 5, busy people in Sweden _____.
A. can accept those fun messages
B. prefer text to e-mail reminders
C. find the messages rather boring
D. have no interest in the messages
5. What's the author's attitude towards Sweden's measures
A. Surprised.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Hopeful.
B
An unusually fruitful debate took place Tuesday in the Michigan Capitol, as middle school students tried hard to persuade lawmakers to choose the cherry as the official state fruit.
The movement began more than three years ago in Ann Arbor, where fourth grade government students at Bach Elementary School noticed that more than 30 other states have official fruits and decided it was time for further study.
Their research, which they first shared with state Senate (参议员) Rebekah Warren in 2010, led to a natural conclusion: The cherry should be chosen as the official state fruit of Michigan.
The students worked with Warren to introduce a bill, started a letter writing campaign and, on Tuesday, put out their statements before the Senate Government Operations Committee.
Michigan is the nation's number one producer of tart cherries, the Bach students noted, and is also a leader in sweet cherries. French explorers planted cherry trees when they first arrived in Detroit (in Southeastern Michigan); Traverse City is now known as the “cherry capital” and hosts a national festival each year.
Blueberries had their backers too. Students from St. Basil and Baseline middle schools in South Haven argued that the blueberry is big business in West Michigan and were behind a state fruit bill introduced by state Senate Tonya Schuitmaker.
Michigan has produced more than 490 million pounds of blueberries in a single year, or about 32 percent of all those eaten in the United States, they said. And blueberries appear to have a more direct historical connection to Michigan than the cherry.
“Blueberries are native to America and have been producing food for Michigan much longer than cherries,” said Baseline student John Ellis, who told lawmakers that his great grandparents invented the blueberry harvester. “Cherries are actually native to China.”
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville walked students through the law-making process and treated it as the civics lesson it was. He said he would consider the statements.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who is likely to avoid controversial (有争议的) political issues until they demand his attention, has not weighed in on the official fruit debate.
6. What is special about the debate
A. It led to an important conclusion.
B. Lawmakers had a heated argument.
C. Students were actively involved in it.
D. It took place in Bach Elementary School.
7. What do we learn about Michigan
A. It produces the sweetest cherries in the US.
B. It is the world's biggest tart cherry producer.
C. It holds a yearly international blueberry festival.
D. It provides about one third of America's blueberries.
8. Who was in support of choosing the blueberry as the official state fruit
A. Rebekah Warren.
B. Tonya Schuitmaker.
C. Randy Richardville.
D. Rick Snyder.
9. Ellis would probably agree _____.
A. native Americans first planted the blueberry
B. the blueberry harvester was invented in China
C. blueberries played a greater role than cherries in the US
D. lawmakers should encourage people to grow more cherries
10. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Cherries or blueberries
B. Students or lawmakers
C. French or Chinese
D. Research or law
参考答案
21-25 CCDDD 26-30 BDBBA 31-35 CACBC 36-40 FBGDA
41-45 CABDB 46-50 CADBA 51-55 BDCDD 56-60 ADCBC
61. that 62. to have 63. the 64. to 65. worried
66. has 67. why 68. argument 69. which 70. annoying
短文改错：
71. ... looking for new member. member → members
72. ... but we could join ... but → and
73. ... a feeling excitement. feeling后加of
74. ... we crowd onto ... crowd → crowded
75. I was amazing at ... amazing → amazed
76. ... because that I love sports. 去掉that
77. ... so were some other ... were → did
78. ... which shared my interest. which → who / that
79. ... smiling happy. happy → happily
80. ... take up the new hobby ... take → taking
One possible version:
Dear Mr. Dolphin,
I have learned from the local newspaper that you want a tutor to give two eight-year children Chinese lessons at home. I'd like to apply for the job.
I'm an exchange student from China, and Chinese is my mother language. I like reading and I know a lot about Chinese culture and history. Besides, I speak English well and I am outgoing and easy to get along with. I think I will not only help your children learn the language well but also the culture.
I'd appreciate it if you would be so good as to give me a chance. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours respectfully,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。10岁的Danny在回家的路上凭直觉一探究竟，救了一位摔倒的80岁的邻居。
21. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right可知，Danny感觉有什么事情不对。
22. C。细节理解题。由第三段中的as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help和The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage可知，当她靠近车库时，她看到一位80岁的老人摔倒在地上，挥手求救。
23. D。推理判断题。由文中的描述可知，10岁的Danny在回家的路上看到一个敞开着的车库和一个模糊的身影，觉察出有什么不对，他坚持去一探究竟，及时救了摔倒在冰上的80岁的老邻居，由此可以推断，Danny非常执着，也很热心助人。
24. D。标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了一名10岁的小男孩在回家路上凭直觉一探究竟，最后救了一位摔倒的80岁的邻居的故事，D项最能概括文章主旨。
B篇 (旅游与交通)
本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了在伦敦出行时可以使用的交通服务。
25. D。推理判断题。 由第一个Tip中的It can get hot and busy on the Tube during peak travel times, so you may prefer to travel outside these hours可知，作者不建议游客在高峰期乘坐地铁。
26. B。词义猜测题。由划线词上文中的if you don't have enough credit ... make one more bus journey和下文中的the credit on your card before you use it again以及If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to add more可推知，如果你的Oyster卡上没有足够的钱，那你可以再乘一次车回家，但是在你再次使用之前得先给卡充值。
27. D。细节理解题。由最后一部分中的Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops cross London (Find your nearest one at ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk)可知，D项正确。
C篇 (社会)
本文是说明文。在家工作的梦想已成为现实，但是在家工作需要良好的自律能力和时间管理能力。
28. B。推理判断题。由第一段中的This is almost twice as many as ten years ago和第二段中的This rapidly-growing trend towards working from home ...可知，在家工作的人的数量在不断增加。
29. B。段落大意题。由第三段中的Other reasons for homeworking are the benefits to both employers and employees以及该段的描述可知，本段主要讲述了在家工作对雇主和员工的益处。
30. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的homeworking requires special skills like self-discipline and time management可知，在家工作需要自律能力。
31. C。推理判断题。由最后一段的描述可知，人们对在家工作的看法各异。
D篇 (社会)
本文是议论文。 “魅力”是一种独特的品质，它不会随着时间的推移而消失。
32. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的He is so effective at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call “charisma”可知，比尔·克林顿很擅长演讲，是因为他有我们称之为“魅力”的一种特殊品质。
33. C。推理判断题。由第三段中的Charismatic personalities are able to draw people to them, and people feel happy in their company可知，有魅力的人能够吸引别人，而且能让周围的人感到快乐。
34. B。推理判断题。由第三段中的Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond well to her可知，奥普拉·维弗瑞在她的脱口秀节目中与观众保持着一种愉快的关系。
35. C。推理判断题。由最后一段的描述可知，作者举玛丽莲·梦露的例子是想说明：魅力不会随着时间的推移而减弱或消失。
第二节：
话题：个人情况
本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国著名舞蹈家、现代舞的创始人伊莎多拉·邓肯。
36. F。由该空前的Duncan refused to accept the strict rules of ballet可知，F项内容“相反，她创造了一种自由的舞蹈风格，也被称为现代舞”符合此处语境。
37. B。由该空前的At first her name was Angela Duncan可知，B项内容符合此处语境。
38. G。由该空前的ballet's movements did not please her以及下文的描述可知，G项“她很快开始创造一种新的通过舞蹈表达自己的方式”符合此处语境。
39. D。由该空前的描述以及该空后的She was the first Western dancer to perform without shoes on her feet and without tights可知，邓肯在每场演出中都会编一些动作。
40. A。由该空前的She taught her students how to follow the natural movements and rhythms of their bodies可知，邓肯的思想也影响了很多现代舞者。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：社会
本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了终身学习及其重要性。
41. C。由下文中的Albert Einstein ... this way of thinking when he said可知，终身学习是一种很多不同的组织都相信的“思维（thinking）”方式。
42. A。由下文中的Learning is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong effort to gain it可知，这是爱因斯坦对终身学习的“总结（concluded）”。
43. B。由该空前的Lifelong learning和下文中的school and higher education可知，终身学习为成人提供各种“学习（learning）”机会。
44. D。由下文中的at work, at home and through leisure activities可知，此处指各种“情形（situations）”。
45. B。由下文中的school and higher education可知，终身学习不仅仅通过“正规（formal）”渠道为成人提供学习机会。
46. C。由下文中的44 percent ... in 2004和40 percent in the year 2000可知，参与成人教育的人数“增加了（increased）”。
47. A。由上文中的in most European countries可知，此处是用英国的情况来“举例（for example）”说明。
48. D。由上下文中的adult education可知，此处指2004年有44%的“成人（adults）”参加了成人教育项目。
49. B。由上下文的描述可知，此处是将2004年的44%与2000年的40%“相比（compared with）”。
50. A。由下文中的through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, or home schooling可知，终身教育是一种通过远程教育、网络教育、继续教育和家庭教育等方式来“进行（carried out）”的教育形式。
51. B。由下文中的bring their skills up to date or retrain for a new line of work可知，此处指“提高（improve）”他们的资历。
52. D。由上下文的描述可知，公司内部培训也有“相似的（similar）”目标。
53. C。由文中的描述可知，此处指“终身（lifelong）”学习。
54. D。由下文的描述以及最后一段中的More importantly可知，此处指终身学习变得“重要（important）”的原因。
55. D。上下文之间表示让步关系，故用“尽管（Although）”。
56. A。57. D。尽管小学、初中、高中的学习时间延长了，但是所学到的知识和“技能（skills）”还远远“不够（not enough）”。
58. C。由下文的you can and should be open to ... ideas, decisions, skills or behaviours可知，终身学习更是一种“态度（attitude）”。
59. B。由文中的描述可推知，此处指你应该对“新的（new）”观点、决定、技能和行为持开放的态度。
60. C。由下文中的You can't teach an old dog new tricks可知，终身学习是不会“接受（accept）”这样的观点的。
第二节：
61. that。考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句，且从句的意义和结构均完整，故填that。
62. to have。考查不定式作状语的用法。设空处作目的状语，故填to have。
63. the。考查定冠词。由后面的most important可知，应填定冠词the。
64. to。考查介词。say to sb.意为“对某人说”。
65. worried。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，表示“担心的”，故填worried。
66. has。考查一般现在时。设空处表示对一般情况的描述，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是Every profession，故填has。
67. why。考查连接词。设空处引导表语从句，且在从句中作原因状语，故填why。
68. argument。考查名词。设空处作表语且由前面的the可知，要填名词argument。
69. which。考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代the arguement of the Plain English Campaign，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
70. annoying。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。avoid doing sth.意为“避免做某事”。
选做题参考答案及解析
参考答案
1-5 BCBAD 6-10 CDBCA
解析
A篇 (健康)
本文是记叙文。瑞典采取了一系列措施鼓励更多人献血。
1. B。推理判断题。根据第一段中的The situation is similar worldwide. Now officials in Sweden are trying to change the situation with the help of modern-day technology可知，作者举美国的例子是为了说明美国的情况——献血者不足——在世界各国普遍存在，接着引出瑞典针对这一情况采取的措施。
2. C。推理判断题。根据第三段中的has received such positive feedback that it is now being rolled out across the country可知，斯德哥尔摩的方法收到了积极的反馈，因此现在开始在瑞典全国推行。
3. B。细节理解题。根据第四段中的the exact levels of the different blood groups及This allows potential donors to realize that their blood can make a difference in saving someone's life可知，医院的网站公布各血型的储血量是希望有更多没献过血的人也能明白献血的意义，进而采取行动。
4. A。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Though that may sound intrusive, people do not seem to mind given that the messages are light-hearted and fun可知，经常发信息好像会打搅人，但是如果信息本身轻松有趣，大家是可以接受的，并不介意此事。
5. D。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的don't be surprised if more join in, especially if the Nordic country's blood banks start to overflow可知，作者对瑞典的做法信心满满。
B篇 (社会)
本文是说明文。美国密歇根州进行了一次特殊的听证会，讨论确定该州州果的问题，学生是这次活动的主角。
6. C。细节理解题。由前两段可知，学生积极地参与了这次辩论。
7. D。细节理解题。由倒数第四段中的or about 32 percent of all those eaten in the United States可知，美国密歇根州向美国人提供了大约三分之一的蓝莓。
8. B。推理判断题。由第六段中的Blueberries had their backers too. Students ... Senate Tonya Schuitmaker可知，Tonya Schuitmaker提出了一项选蓝莓作为州果的法案。
9. C。推理判断题。联系倒数第四段中的And blueberries appear to have a more direct historical connection to Michigan than the cherry可推断，Ellis应该会同意在美国蓝莓的重要性大于樱桃。
10. A。标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文报道了美国密歇根州一次特殊的听证会，讨论确定该州州果的问题，学生是这次辩论的主角。A项标题显示了这次辩论的核心问题，能够起到统领全文的作用。
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
A ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice by his mom.
That's when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of dismissing it like most kids his age would have, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.
Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any truth to Danny's hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to get up.
Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets (毛毯) to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the elderly woman is recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!
21.When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny _____.
A. recognized it was an old man
B. thought it was a homeless dog
C. realized something was wrong
D. believed it was nothing important
22.When Dawn got closer to the garage, she _____.
A. noticed the dog had gone away
B. knew Danny's hunch was wrong
C. found an old lady waving for help
D. felt something must have been stolen
23.Which of the following can best describe Danny
A. Brave and patient.
B. Friendly and honest.
C. Considerate and optimistic.
D. Persistent and warm-hearted.
24.What could be the best title for the text
A. Always follow your hunch
B. Be ready to help save the elderly
C. Unknown hero brings love and hope
D. 10-year-old saves elderly neighbor's life
B
London's transport services offer you a special experience of the city. Here's a round-up of the transport choices available to you.
London Underground
There are 11 colour-coded Underground lines. Services run regularly from around 05:00 to 00:30 (Sunday 07:30 to 23:30) on most routes.
Visit tfl.gov.uk/tube for more information.
Tip:
Always stand on the right when using the escalators (电动扶梯) at Tube stations. It can get hot and busy on the Tube during peak travel times, so you may prefer to travel outside these hours.
Buses
A cheap and easy way to travel around London. They generally run from 05:00 to 00:30. Night buses operate on many major routes from around midnight to 05:00, and some operate a 24-hour service.
It is not possible to pay for your London bus fare in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or UK-issued (英国发行的) contactless payment card. A single bus journey is 1.50 with an Oyster card or UK-issued contactless payment card.
To help you get home, if you don't have enough credit (余额) on your Oyster card, you will be able to make one more bus journey.
After this you will need to top up the credit on your card before you use it again. If your contactless payment card has been issued outside the UK, please check tfl.gov.uk/contactless before you use your card to travel on our bus services. For any international transaction fees (手续费) that may apply, please check with your card issuer.
For more information visit tfl.gov.uk/buses.
Tip:
Some bus routes are especially good for sightseeing — try routes 9, 14, 15 and 22. The New Routemaster bus featured in the James Bond film Skyfall and runs on routes 9, 11, 24, 38 and 390.
If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to add more at:
Touchscreen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail stations.
Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops cross London (Find your nearest one at ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk).
Travel & Visitor Information Centres.
London Overground station ticket offices.
25.During the rush hour, visitors at Tube stations are advised to _____.
A. stand side by side
B. avoid using the escalators
C. take the tube at fixed times
D. take advantage of off-peak hours
26.The underlined part “top up” can best be replaced by “_____”.
A. use upB. add
C. think aboutD. balance
27.If a visitor wants to find the nearest Oyster Ticket Stop, he should visit _____.
A. tfl.gov.uk/tube
B. tfl.gov.uk/buses
C. tfl.gov.uk/contactless
D. ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk
C
Sunjit Patel is a designer with a well-known publishing company. He lives in South London, and for the last three years he has been working from home. He prefers working from home because he can spend more time with his family and have a better work-life balance. Sunjit isn't alone: in Britain, there are 2.1 million people who work from home at present. In addition, about eight million people spend some time working in the home rather than in an office. This is almost twice as many as ten years ago.
This rapidly-growing trend (趋势) towards working from home is the same in many countries. But what are the reasons for it The main reason is technological: easy access to broadband and the availability of phone and video-conferencing. These make it possible for people to use their home as an office in an efficient (高效的) and cost-effective way.
Other reasons for homeworking are the benefits (益处) to both employers and employees: office space is costly, so if an organisation can reduce its workstations, it may be able to move to a smaller site. Employees often work better at home: travelling to work can be a waste of time and tiring. Many homeworkers save a lot of time if they don't travel to work and they can start the day fresher and therefore work more efficiently; parents with young children appreciate the flexibility (灵活性) that homeworking allows and are more relaxed.
Sunjit Patel says, “I have been working from home since my son was born and have been really enjoying it. But I can tell you that homeworking requires special skills like self-discipline and time management. I've known my boss and workmates for a long time now, which really helps because you've got to trust each other. You also need to have regular communication, by phone, email or video conferences, and you need to make regular trips to your office. Otherwise you really miss out on the social side of work.”
Not everyone agrees with Sunjit though. “The only people who can work from home full-time are those who do an unnecessary job.” Fortunately for Sunjit and the 2.1 million like him, not many people think that way!
28.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. Sunjit Patel is a well-known designer
B. homeworking is generally on the increase
C. Sunjit Patel is homeschooling his son
D. most designers in London work from home
29.Paragraph 3 is mainly about _____.
A. the daily life of homeworkers
B. the advantages of homeworking
C. how employers increase efficiency
D. why employees dislike travelling to work
30.According to Sunjit Patel, people who want to work from home should _____.
A. show great self-control
B. improve their social life
C. have excellent communication skills
D. make frequent trips to their workplaces
31.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Most homeworkers do a pointless job.
B. Many people are against homeworking.
C. People's opinions on homeworking vary.
D. Homeworking influences many people's life.
D
Most people will recognise the man in this photograph. He is, of course, Bill Clinton, ex-president of the United States. Bill Clinton is a very popular speech giver and regularly gives talks all over the world, to many different audiences. He is so effective at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call“charisma (魅力)”.
Nowadays, psychologists (心理学家) are becoming very interested in charisma and want to describe its meaning in a better way. People often misunderstand what charisma is and think of it as a kind of fame (名望), but it is not the same as fame. Charisma is a kind of magic and is relatively rare. A well-known American psychologist thinks that charismatic people are basically excellent communicators. However, they have other qualities such as self-confidence, eloquence (口才) and vision.
Charismatic personalities are able to draw people to them, and people feel happy in their company. There is a sense of “togetherness” when a charismatic person is with other people. A good example of this ability, some say, is the famous American, Oprah Winfrey. She is a highly-successful businesswoman and is probably best known as the presenter of a very popular talk show. Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond (回应) well to her. Her charismatic personality has made her one of the richest women in the world. She owns several houses and publishes her own magazines. Presently, she is presenting a new series of the Oprah Winfrey Show. She also runs a book club, which influences the nation's reading habits and may be one of the reasons why people are reading more these days in the USA.
A woman who had extraordinary charisma was the film star, Marilyn Monroe. A beautiful woman and a talented actress, she was always the centre of attention wherever she went.
Unlike fame, charisma doesn't disappear over time. Even now, more than fifty years after her death, when young people see Monroe in her films, her charisma seems as fresh and powerful as ever.
32.Bill Clinton is good at giving talks because _____.
A. he has a quality called charisma
B. he was once president of the USA
C. he has many fans that support him
D. he is well-known all over the world
33.According to the text, charismatic people _____.
A. are all effective speech makers
B. are all confident and successful
C. can easily attract and interest people
D. often try to create a calm atmosphere
34.What do we know about Oprah Winfrey
A.She is most famous as a magazine publisher.
B.She has a happy relationship with her audiences.
C.She often gives talks to American young people.
D.She writes books to influence Americans' reading habits.
35.The author mentions the popularity of Marilyn Monroe to show that _____.
A. fame is as important as charisma
B. famous people always have charisma
C. charisma doesn't become weaker over time
D. Monroe is an extraordinarily talented actress
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Isadora Duncan
In the early 1900s the dancer Isadora Duncan created a new form of dance. Duncan refused to accept the strict rules of ballet (芭蕾舞), which was the main form of dance at the time. 36
Duncan was born in San Francisco, California on either May 26, 1877, or May 27, 1878. She was one of four children raised by their mother, a poor music teacher. At first her name was Angela Duncan. 37
Duncan learned ballet as a child. However, ballet's movements did not please her. 38 Duncan performed in New York City and Chicago, Illinois, but she did not have much success. At age 21 she left for Europe.
Duncan's dancing interested European audiences. She danced to classical music, just as ballet dancers did. 39 She was the first Western dancer to perform without shoes on her feet and without tights (紧身衣). She wore a loose (宽松的) dress based on ancient Greek clothes.
Duncan finally opened dance schools in France, Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union. She taught her students how to follow the natural movements and rhythms (节奏) of their bodies. 40
In 1922 Duncan married a poet from the Soviet Union. Many people in the United States feared the Soviets. Some said Duncan was not faithful (忠诚的) to the United States. She then left her home country for good. Duncan died in Nice, France, on September 14, 1927.
A. Duncan's ideas also influenced many modern dancers.
B. While in her teens she changed her first name to Isadora.
C. Duncan began her dancing career by teaching lessons in her home.
D. But Duncan made up many of her moves during each performance.
E. She spent most of the rest of her life in this manner, touring in Europe.
F. Instead, she created a free style of dancing, which is known as modern dance.
G. She soon began to invent a more natural way to express herself through dance.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lifelong learning is the idea that it's never too soon or too late for learning, a way of 41 that many different organizations now believe in. Albert Einstein, the famous scientist, 42 this way of thinking when he said, “Learning is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong effort to gain it.”
Lifelong learning provides adults with 43 opportunities (机会) at all ages and in various 44 : at work, at home and through leisure activities, not just through 45
channels such as school and higher education. In recent years, participation in adult education has 46 in most European countries. In Britain, 47 , 44 percent of 48 participated in adult education programmes in 2004, 49 40 percent in the year 2000.
Lifelong education is a form of teaching often 50 through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, or home schooling. It includes postgraduate programmes for those who want to 51 their qualifications (资历), bring their skills up to date or retrain for a new line of work. In-company training has 52 goals.
One of the reasons why 53 education has become 54 is the rapid development of science and technology. 55 the length of primary, secondary and higher education has been increased, the knowledge and 56 gained there are usually not 57 for a professional career over thirty or forty years. As an American educator has said, “Learning prepares us for change.”
More importantly, lifelong learning is about a(n) 58 — that you can and should be open to 59 ideas, decisions, skills or behaviours. Lifelong learning does not 60 the saying “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.”
41. A. living B. experiencing C. thinking D. working
42. A. concluded B. suggested C. reported D. changed
43. A. job B. learning C. business D. showing
44. A. places B. cultures C. fields D. situations
45. A. normal B. formal C. indirect D. suitable
46. A. disappeared B. doubled C. increased D. dropped
47. A. for example B. of course C. in addition D. in fact
48. A. teachers B. students C. workers D. adults
49. A. lessened by B. compared with C. reduced to D. connected with
50. A. carried out B. passed on C. picked out D. made up
51. A. show B. improve C. hold D. judge
52. A. main B. Common C. simple D. similar
53. A. high B. public C. lifelong D. free
54. A. difficult B. international C. expensive D. important
55. A. Because B. If C. After D. Although
56. A. skills B. strength C. thoughts D. advice
57. A. necessary B. practical C. broad D. enough
58. A. journey B. process C. attitude D. method
59. A. traditional B. new C. clear D. bad
60. A. refuse B. mind C. accept D. doubt
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There is an old saying in English: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It tells us 61. ________ we need a balance between work and play 62. ________ (have) a healthy lifestyle. And it is the same for language.
One of 63. ________ most important features of work language is the technical vocabulary or jargon (行业术语) that people use. Outsiders won't understand it. A doctor might look at the face of someone who has had a fall and say 64. ________ a colleague “That's a nasty perorbital haematoma.” If you were the patient, and heard this remark, you might be 65. ________ (worry). But basically all it means is you've got a black eye.
Every profession 66. ________ (have) its jargon — law, sport, language teaching ... Thousands of terms might be used. They add precision (准确). Jargon also saves time. That is 67. ________ doctors say such things as BP (blood pressure) and SOB (shortness of breath). It is quick and convenient.
But they shouldn't use such terms to the patient. Work language and leisure language are two very different things. That is the 68. ________ (argue) of the Plain English Campaign, 69. ________ persuades experts to communicate with the public in plain language and avoid 70. ________ (annoy) people by using jargon carelessly.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The new term began and the school clubs were looking for new member.
Last week, we heard that all the clubs would gather on the sports field during the lunch break on Friday but we could join the club we liked. Everyone was filled with a feeling excitement.
After lunch on Friday, we crowd onto the sports field. I was amazing at the number and variety of the clubs: the Cartoon Club, the Guitar Club, the Basketball Club and so on. I decided to join the Basketball Club, because that I love sports. I signed up and so were some other students which shared my interest. In the end, we had a picture taken together, smiling happy.
I believe take up the new hobby will make my school life full of fun.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，正在美国的一所中学作交换生。近日你在当地一家报纸上看到了这则招聘广告，请用英语写一封求职信。
Part-time JobPosition: a tutor to give two eight-year children Chinese lessonsTime: three times a week (timetable is available)Salary: $ 60 per time Place: Mr. Dolphin’s in Semeal Street Washington D.C. Email Address: Dolphin@.
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Dolphin,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours respectfully,
Li Hua
选做题
A
Most people think about donating (捐献) blood. However, very few actually do it. According to experts, though almost 50% of the US population can be counted as potential (潜在的) blood donors, less than 10% ever give. What's worse is that even the most consistent ones donate an average of just three to four times during their lifetime. The situation is similar worldwide. Now officials in Sweden are trying to change the situation with the help of modern-day technology.
The encouragement to donate again begins shortly after the donor leaves the hospital when he or she receives a “thank you” text. Though that certainly helps them feel appreciated, what is even more satisfying is the text they receive each time their blood is used to help someone in need.
Karolina Blom Wiberg, the communications manager at the Stockholm blood service, believes that this small gesture not only results in repeat donors, but also helps bring in new ones. The creative program that was carried out in Stockholm three years ago has received such positive feedback (反馈) that it is now being rolled out across the country.
However, Swedish officials are not stopping there. They are also encouraging local hospitals to show the exact levels of the different blood groups they have in stock at any given time on their websites. This allows potential donors to realize that their blood can make a difference in saving someone's life.
While all these programs are great, busy people, even the ones with the best intentions have to be occasionally reminded. In order to jog their memories officials send them text, Facebook, and e-mail reminders. Though that may sound intrusive (打扰的), people do not seem to mind given that the messages are light-hearted and fun — things like “We won't give up until you give your blood.”
Though Sweden is now the only country using modern technology to encourage more donations, don't be surprised if more join in, especially if the Nordic country's blood banks start to overflow!
1. Why does the author give the example of the US
A. To call on readers to donate blood.
B. To show blood donors are in need.
C. To show the coldness of Americans.
D. To prove the importance of blood donation.
2. The program run in Stockholm seems to be _____.
A. simple
B. expensive
C. successful
D. discouraging
3. The information shown on the websites of local hospitals aims to _____.
A. help donors know if their blood is used
B. encourage more people to donate blood
C. get rid of the worries of potential donors
D. let donors know how much blood is in stock
4. According to Paragraph 5, busy people in Sweden _____.
A. can accept those fun messages
B. prefer text to e-mail reminders
C. find the messages rather boring
D. have no interest in the messages
5. What's the author's attitude towards Sweden's measures
A. Surprised.
B. Curious.
C. Doubtful.
D. Hopeful.
B
An unusually fruitful debate took place Tuesday in the Michigan Capitol, as middle school students tried hard to persuade lawmakers to choose the cherry as the official state fruit.
The movement began more than three years ago in Ann Arbor, where fourth grade government students at Bach Elementary School noticed that more than 30 other states have official fruits and decided it was time for further study.
Their research, which they first shared with state Senate (参议员) Rebekah Warren in 2010, led to a natural conclusion: The cherry should be chosen as the official state fruit of Michigan.
The students worked with Warren to introduce a bill, started a letter writing campaign and, on Tuesday, put out their statements before the Senate Government Operations Committee.
Michigan is the nation's number one producer of tart cherries, the Bach students noted, and is also a leader in sweet cherries. French explorers planted cherry trees when they first arrived in Detroit (in Southeastern Michigan); Traverse City is now known as the “cherry capital” and hosts a national festival each year.
Blueberries had their backers too. Students from St. Basil and Baseline middle schools in South Haven argued that the blueberry is big business in West Michigan and were behind a state fruit bill introduced by state Senate Tonya Schuitmaker.
Michigan has produced more than 490 million pounds of blueberries in a single year, or about 32 percent of all those eaten in the United States, they said. And blueberries appear to have a more direct historical connection to Michigan than the cherry.
“Blueberries are native to America and have been producing food for Michigan much longer than cherries,” said Baseline student John Ellis, who told lawmakers that his great grandparents invented the blueberry harvester. “Cherries are actually native to China.”
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville walked students through the law-making process and treated it as the civics lesson it was. He said he would consider the statements.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who is likely to avoid controversial (有争议的) political issues until they demand his attention, has not weighed in on the official fruit debate.
6. What is special about the debate
A. It led to an important conclusion.
B. Lawmakers had a heated argument.
C. Students were actively involved in it.
D. It took place in Bach Elementary School.
7. What do we learn about Michigan
A. It produces the sweetest cherries in the US.
B. It is the world's biggest tart cherry producer.
C. It holds a yearly international blueberry festival.
D. It provides about one third of America's blueberries.
8. Who was in support of choosing the blueberry as the official state fruit
A. Rebekah Warren.
B. Tonya Schuitmaker.
C. Randy Richardville.
D. Rick Snyder.
9. Ellis would probably agree _____.
A. native Americans first planted the blueberry
B. the blueberry harvester was invented in China
C. blueberries played a greater role than cherries in the US
D. lawmakers should encourage people to grow more cherries
10. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Cherries or blueberries
B. Students or lawmakers
C. French or Chinese
D. Research or law
参考答案
21-25 CCDDD 26-30 BDBBA 31-35 CACBC 36-40 FBGDA
41-45 CABDB 46-50 CADBA 51-55 BDCDD 56-60 ADCBC
61. that 62. to have 63. the 64. to 65. worried
66. has 67. why 68. argument 69. which 70. annoying
短文改错：
71. ... looking for new member. member → members
72. ... but we could join ... but → and
73. ... a feeling excitement. feeling后加of
74. ... we crowd onto ... crowd → crowded
75. I was amazing at ... amazing → amazed
76. ... because that I love sports. 去掉that
77. ... so were some other ... were → did
78. ... which shared my interest. which → who / that
79. ... smiling happy. happy → happily
80. ... take up the new hobby ... take → taking
One possible version:
Dear Mr. Dolphin,
I have learned from the local newspaper that you want a tutor to give two eight-year children Chinese lessons at home. I'd like to apply for the job.
I'm an exchange student from China, and Chinese is my mother language. I like reading and I know a lot about Chinese culture and history. Besides, I speak English well and I am outgoing and easy to get along with. I think I will not only help your children learn the language well but also the culture.
I'd appreciate it if you would be so good as to give me a chance. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours respectfully,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。10岁的Danny在回家的路上凭直觉一探究竟，救了一位摔倒的80岁的邻居。
21. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right可知，Danny感觉有什么事情不对。
22. C。细节理解题。由第三段中的as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help和The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage可知，当她靠近车库时，她看到一位80岁的老人摔倒在地上，挥手求救。
23. D。推理判断题。由文中的描述可知，10岁的Danny在回家的路上看到一个敞开着的车库和一个模糊的身影，觉察出有什么不对，他坚持去一探究竟，及时救了摔倒在冰上的80岁的老邻居，由此可以推断，Danny非常执着，也很热心助人。
24. D。标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了一名10岁的小男孩在回家路上凭直觉一探究竟，最后救了一位摔倒的80岁的邻居的故事，D项最能概括文章主旨。
B篇 (旅游与交通)
本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了在伦敦出行时可以使用的交通服务。
25. D。推理判断题。 由第一个Tip中的It can get hot and busy on the Tube during peak travel times, so you may prefer to travel outside these hours可知，作者不建议游客在高峰期乘坐地铁。
26. B。词义猜测题。由划线词上文中的if you don't have enough credit ... make one more bus journey和下文中的the credit on your card before you use it again以及If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to add more可推知，如果你的Oyster卡上没有足够的钱，那你可以再乘一次车回家，但是在你再次使用之前得先给卡充值。
27. D。细节理解题。由最后一部分中的Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops cross London (Find your nearest one at ticketstoplocator.tfl.gov.uk)可知，D项正确。
C篇 (社会)
本文是说明文。在家工作的梦想已成为现实，但是在家工作需要良好的自律能力和时间管理能力。
28. B。推理判断题。由第一段中的This is almost twice as many as ten years ago和第二段中的This rapidly-growing trend towards working from home ...可知，在家工作的人的数量在不断增加。
29. B。段落大意题。由第三段中的Other reasons for homeworking are the benefits to both employers and employees以及该段的描述可知，本段主要讲述了在家工作对雇主和员工的益处。
30. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的homeworking requires special skills like self-discipline and time management可知，在家工作需要自律能力。
31. C。推理判断题。由最后一段的描述可知，人们对在家工作的看法各异。
D篇 (社会)
本文是议论文。 “魅力”是一种独特的品质，它不会随着时间的推移而消失。
32. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的He is so effective at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call “charisma”可知，比尔·克林顿很擅长演讲，是因为他有我们称之为“魅力”的一种特殊品质。
33. C。推理判断题。由第三段中的Charismatic personalities are able to draw people to them, and people feel happy in their company可知，有魅力的人能够吸引别人，而且能让周围的人感到快乐。
34. B。推理判断题。由第三段中的Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond well to her可知，奥普拉·维弗瑞在她的脱口秀节目中与观众保持着一种愉快的关系。
35. C。推理判断题。由最后一段的描述可知，作者举玛丽莲·梦露的例子是想说明：魅力不会随着时间的推移而减弱或消失。
第二节：
话题：个人情况
本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国著名舞蹈家、现代舞的创始人伊莎多拉·邓肯。
36. F。由该空前的Duncan refused to accept the strict rules of ballet可知，F项内容“相反，她创造了一种自由的舞蹈风格，也被称为现代舞”符合此处语境。
37. B。由该空前的At first her name was Angela Duncan可知，B项内容符合此处语境。
38. G。由该空前的ballet's movements did not please her以及下文的描述可知，G项“她很快开始创造一种新的通过舞蹈表达自己的方式”符合此处语境。
39. D。由该空前的描述以及该空后的She was the first Western dancer to perform without shoes on her feet and without tights可知，邓肯在每场演出中都会编一些动作。
40. A。由该空前的She taught her students how to follow the natural movements and rhythms of their bodies可知，邓肯的思想也影响了很多现代舞者。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：社会
本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了终身学习及其重要性。
41. C。由下文中的Albert Einstein ... this way of thinking when he said可知，终身学习是一种很多不同的组织都相信的“思维（thinking）”方式。
42. A。由下文中的Learning is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong effort to gain it可知，这是爱因斯坦对终身学习的“总结（concluded）”。
43. B。由该空前的Lifelong learning和下文中的school and higher education可知，终身学习为成人提供各种“学习（learning）”机会。
44. D。由下文中的at work, at home and through leisure activities可知，此处指各种“情形（situations）”。
45. B。由下文中的school and higher education可知，终身学习不仅仅通过“正规（formal）”渠道为成人提供学习机会。
46. C。由下文中的44 percent ... in 2004和40 percent in the year 2000可知，参与成人教育的人数“增加了（increased）”。
47. A。由上文中的in most European countries可知，此处是用英国的情况来“举例（for example）”说明。
48. D。由上下文中的adult education可知，此处指2004年有44%的“成人（adults）”参加了成人教育项目。
49. B。由上下文的描述可知，此处是将2004年的44%与2000年的40%“相比（compared with）”。
50. A。由下文中的through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, or home schooling可知，终身教育是一种通过远程教育、网络教育、继续教育和家庭教育等方式来“进行（carried out）”的教育形式。
51. B。由下文中的bring their skills up to date or retrain for a new line of work可知，此处指“提高（improve）”他们的资历。
52. D。由上下文的描述可知，公司内部培训也有“相似的（similar）”目标。
53. C。由文中的描述可知，此处指“终身（lifelong）”学习。
54. D。由下文的描述以及最后一段中的More importantly可知，此处指终身学习变得“重要（important）”的原因。
55. D。上下文之间表示让步关系，故用“尽管（Although）”。
56. A。57. D。尽管小学、初中、高中的学习时间延长了，但是所学到的知识和“技能（skills）”还远远“不够（not enough）”。
58. C。由下文的you can and should be open to ... ideas, decisions, skills or behaviours可知，终身学习更是一种“态度（attitude）”。
59. B。由文中的描述可推知，此处指你应该对“新的（new）”观点、决定、技能和行为持开放的态度。
60. C。由下文中的You can't teach an old dog new tricks可知，终身学习是不会“接受（accept）”这样的观点的。
第二节：
61. that。考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句，且从句的意义和结构均完整，故填that。
62. to have。考查不定式作状语的用法。设空处作目的状语，故填to have。
63. the。考查定冠词。由后面的most important可知，应填定冠词the。
64. to。考查介词。say to sb.意为“对某人说”。
65. worried。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，表示“担心的”，故填worried。
66. has。考查一般现在时。设空处表示对一般情况的描述，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是Every profession，故填has。
67. why。考查连接词。设空处引导表语从句，且在从句中作原因状语，故填why。
68. argument。考查名词。设空处作表语且由前面的the可知，要填名词argument。
69. which。考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代the arguement of the Plain English Campaign，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
70. annoying。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。avoid doing sth.意为“避免做某事”。
选做题参考答案及解析
参考答案
1-5 BCBAD 6-10 CDBCA
解析
A篇 (健康)
本文是记叙文。瑞典采取了一系列措施鼓励更多人献血。
1. B。推理判断题。根据第一段中的The situation is similar worldwide. Now officials in Sweden are trying to change the situation with the help of modern-day technology可知，作者举美国的例子是为了说明美国的情况——献血者不足——在世界各国普遍存在，接着引出瑞典针对这一情况采取的措施。
2. C。推理判断题。根据第三段中的has received such positive feedback that it is now being rolled out across the country可知，斯德哥尔摩的方法收到了积极的反馈，因此现在开始在瑞典全国推行。
3. B。细节理解题。根据第四段中的the exact levels of the different blood groups及This allows potential donors to realize that their blood can make a difference in saving someone's life可知，医院的网站公布各血型的储血量是希望有更多没献过血的人也能明白献血的意义，进而采取行动。
4. A。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Though that may sound intrusive, people do not seem to mind given that the messages are light-hearted and fun可知，经常发信息好像会打搅人，但是如果信息本身轻松有趣，大家是可以接受的，并不介意此事。
5. D。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的don't be surprised if more join in, especially if the Nordic country's blood banks start to overflow可知，作者对瑞典的做法信心满满。
B篇 (社会)
本文是说明文。美国密歇根州进行了一次特殊的听证会，讨论确定该州州果的问题，学生是这次活动的主角。
6. C。细节理解题。由前两段可知，学生积极地参与了这次辩论。
7. D。细节理解题。由倒数第四段中的or about 32 percent of all those eaten in the United States可知，美国密歇根州向美国人提供了大约三分之一的蓝莓。
8. B。推理判断题。由第六段中的Blueberries had their backers too. Students ... Senate Tonya Schuitmaker可知，Tonya Schuitmaker提出了一项选蓝莓作为州果的法案。
9. C。推理判断题。联系倒数第四段中的And blueberries appear to have a more direct historical connection to Michigan than the cherry可推断，Ellis应该会同意在美国蓝莓的重要性大于樱桃。
10. A。标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文报道了美国密歇根州一次特殊的听证会，讨论确定该州州果的问题，学生是这次辩论的主角。A项标题显示了这次辩论的核心问题，能够起到统领全文的作用。