高中英语外研版必修5 Module 3 Adventure in Literature and the Cinema单元试题 2
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Module 3单元测试题 2
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]
Tara Strong is the voice behind some of TV's most popular cartoon characters — Bubbles in The Powerpuff Girls, Timmy Turner in The Fairly Odd Parents, and Raven in Teen Titans Go! Jack and Jill interviewed the voice actor to learn more about her cool job.
Jack and Jill: When did you first get interested in becoming a voice actor
Tara Strong: In kindergarten I knew I wanted to be an actress and liked singing and dancing in front of my class. I've always been good at voices and accents — it comes naturally. When I went out for my first animated (动画的) role in Hello Kitty, it was just another audition (试音). I didn't think I would always do animation.
J&J: Is there a cartoon character you most identify with
Tara: Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls. She's fun, always looks on the bright side, and is not afraid to be tough (坚韧的) if she needs to be.
J&J: What is a typical workday for you as a voice actor
Tara: I go to the studio, review a script (剧本), and record in a four-hour time block. I work with other actors under the direction of a director or producer. Voices are recorded before they start the animation process, so actors can be very creative. I work almost every day.
J&J: If interested in becoming a voice actor, how do you start
Tara: I am asked that question a lot. It is very challenging. Take as many acting classes as you can. The more acting classes you take, the better! Parents can help find good local classes at a studio where their child can get in front of the microphone or camera. When you're ready, make a professional demo tape (样带) to send to local agents and then go from there.
21. What can we learn about Tara Strong
A. She was born into an acting family.
B. She always behaves childishly.
C. She was very shy when young.
D. She has a gift for languages.
22. The underlined phrase “identify with” can be best replaced by _____.
A. like
B. fear
C. trust
D. want
23. Which of the following can best describe Tara's life as a voice actor
A. Very lonely.
B. Rather busy.
C. Quite boring.
D. Fairly relaxing.
24. To those who want to be a voice actor, Tara suggests that it's necessary to _____.
A. get on well with others
B. take enough acting classes
C. get their parents' permission
D. be brave enough to accept a challenge
[B]
Standing in front of the “Chilkoot Trailhead” sign for 15 minutes, I didn't take one step. I was afraid of bears. That's what was keeping me from walking the trail alone. I had hiked through black-bear country back home in Colorado, but now I was in Alaska, home to the fierce brown grizzly bear.
Fortunately, a friendly couple arrived and asked me to take their picture. We started talking and soon were walking the trail together. I was relieved (如释重负). Ron and Carol were from Alaska and they taught me how to stay safe in bear country.
I had finally started my hike along the famous Chilkoot Trail, where more than 115 years ago, thousands of gold miners had walked. I was writing a book about the Klondike Gold Rush, and I wanted to follow in the footsteps of the miners to know what it was really like.
Ron, Carol, and I walked through the forest. As I was looking around at the beautiful scenery in the forest, I tripped (绊倒) over a big tree root and injured my ankle. Fortunately, my ankle felt better in the morning, and we followed the trail. We went to bed early that night because the following day would be the toughest hike of all.
At dawn, we started hiking up the steep, green valley. Icy glaciers (冰川) covered the mountains above. Soon we were as high as the clouds and could see only 20 feet in front of us. Finally, we reached the top of the Chilkoot Pass and saw a Canadian flag moving in the heavy wind. Hours later, we arrived at our campground.
The following morning, my ankle was feeling fine, and my fear of bears had mostly disappeared. I said good-bye to Ron and Carol and walked alone for the next two days. Without seeing any bears the entire trip, I finally arrived at Bennett Lake. I rode the old train down to the town of Skagway and checked into my hotel.
While relaxing in my comfortable bed in the hotel, I thought of the miners from the Klondike Gold Rush. When the miners reached Bennett Lake, they had to cut down trees, build boats, and travel 500 miles down dangerous rivers and lakes. Then, when they finally reached the goldfields, they had to start digging.
25. Why did the author stand in front of the “Chilkoot Trailhead” sign for 15 minutes
A. Because he felt nervous.
B. To wait for Ron and Carol.
C. Because he met a black bear.
D. To take photos of the beautiful scenery.
26. The author hiked along the Chilkoot Trail to _____.
A. look for gold
B. search Alaska for bears
C. enjoy the beauty of nature
D. find inspiration for his writing
27. When crossing the Chilkoot Trail, the author _____.
A. hurt himself by accident
B. once tried to take a boat trip
C. got help from two local miners
D. was almost killed by a brown bear
28. What kind of feeling did the author mainly show in the last paragraph
A. Joy.
B. Pity.
C. Worry.
D. Doubt.
[C]
When you think of Hawaii, you might picture people surfing or enjoying beautiful scenery. But Hawaii also has a dangerous attraction — volcanoes.
Most volcanoes are usually quiet. However, in the past several months, lava flow from Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has neared the town of Pahoa on the Big Island. The lava has covered several buildings and a vast area of land. As a result, some evacuations (疏散) and adjustments have been necessary. Keonepoko Elementary School had to close its doors last October because it was predicted to be right in the path of the lava flow. Students at the school were relocated to a nearby high school.
The lava flow has also affected Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (HAAS) in Pahoa, which is in the Big Island's Puna district.
“We have had to rent classroom space on the north side of the flow in case the lava crosses the highway and our major access route is cut off,” HAAS director Steve Hirakami wrote to me in an email. “It has had quite an economic effect on all of Puna. Many families have moved, and we have experienced a loss (损失) of as many as 100 students.”
Predicting what will happen next is difficult, says Janet Babb, a scientist and researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey.
“One of the biggest challenges of the current lava flow, which began on June 27, 2014, is that the lava flows in fits and starts (断断续续地),” she says. “It makes it difficult to forecast when the flow might reach a certain point, which is important information for the people in Pahoa.”
Still, people of the Big Island are learning how to live with the fierce side of Mother Nature. As Hirakami observes: “The volcano has taught me valuable lessons in life. Take advantage of the beauty of where you live because tomorrow it may change forever. Don't waste time worrying about what you don't have. Enjoy each moment, and be thankful for what you do have.”
29. What has happened to HAAS because of the lava flow
A. The number of its students has dropped.
B. Its school buildings have been destroyed.
C. Almost all the classes have been cancelled.
D. It has got economic support from the government.
30. What can we learn about the lava flow from Kilauea
A. It moves at high speed.
B. It runs from south to north.
C. It will come to an end soon.
D. It has lasted for a long time.
31. Which of the following does Hirakami probably learn from the volcano
A. Time waits for no man.
B. It's never late to change.
C. Treasure all you have now.
D. Try your best to protect the earth.
[D]
When temperatures are high, walking on hot roadways, parking lots, and other paved (铺砌的) surfaces can really burn your feet. All of that heat comes from the energy of the sun reacting with the pavement. But what if we could turn that energy into electricity It may sound like a crazy science dream, but an electrical engineer and his wife may have found a way to do just that.
Scott Brusaw has developed a six-sided glass panel (面板) that contains solar cells, which can change sunlight into electricity. The panels fit together and can form a flat surface on the ground. Brusaw and his wife, Julie, founded a company called Solar Roadways to further develop the idea and produce these new solar panels. They plan to use their invention to replace the pavement on U.S. roads.
According to the Brusaws, if we replaced all of the nation's asphalt (沥青) with these solar panels, the network would produce more than three times the amount of electricity currently used by the United States in a year. In return, electricity from solar panels doesn't produce harmful pollution, so the panels could be a smart choice for the environment.
The U.S. government sees some promise in the Solar Roadways project. A number of laboratories around the country have tested the panels to see if they can withstand (经受) the heavy traffic and rough weather that asphalt pavement suffers from year to year. The lab results show that not only do the panels meet the requirements, but they can actually handle more weight than they need to.
Now, money must be raised to start building the panel pavement system. The Brusaws have raised more than $1 million from ordinary people who learned about their project. However, some experts predict the Brusaws' plan could finally cost more than $1 trillion.
Could Solar Roadways be the answer to the world's ever-growing need for electricity A lot of obstacles (阻碍) stand in the way of re-creating the highway system out of solar panels. But the Brusaws may just be paving a road to the future.
32. The glass panel the Brusaws have developed _____.
A. is too heavy to carry
B. has a high temperature
C. is powered by an engine
D. is environmentally-friendly
33. What's the U.S. government's attitude towards the Brusaws' plan now
A. Worried.
B. Doubtful.
C. Interested.
D. Supportive.
34. What does the underlined part “their project” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Replacing asphalt roads with solar panels.
B. Designing more money-saving solar panels.
C. Testing the solar panels the Brusaws invented.
D. Reducing the ever-growing need for electricity.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Advantages of sunlight
B. Better choice for your feet
C. Power from the streets
D. Finding more future energy
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。
People are consumers (消费者). We have to spend large parts of our days finding, buying, cooking and eating our food. Did you ever think it might be nice to be able to make your own food like plants do 36 They perform a process called photosynthesis using light from the sun, water and carbon dioxide (二氧化碳). The end result of this chemical reaction is sugar for the plant to “eat.” The plant gives off water and oxygen.
37 Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have. These structures are filled with chlorophyll, which gives leafy green plants their green color. Their main job is to absorb (吸收) light from the sun. Chloroplasts can absorb every color except green. Light makes chlorophyll active. It creates an energy that separates water out into hydrogen and oxygen. 38 Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.
39 Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they “breathe” out. This is one good reason for protecting plant life on Earth. Many plants can produce a constant supply of oxygen for us. We need plants in order to survive.
Conservation (保护) projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants. 40
A. Plants are producers.
B. Chemical reactions take place.
C. Animals can't live without water.
D. People and plants make perfect partners.
E. So how do plants do it, and why can't we
F. There would be too much carbon dioxide in the air.
G. Our quality of life and the fresh air we breathe depend upon our green plant partners.
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。
People go to college or university for many different reasons. I 41 that the three most common reasons are to 42 a career, to have new experiences, and to 43 their knowledge of themselves and the world around them.
Good preparation for future careers is becoming more and more 44 to young people. For many, this is the primary 45 to go to college. They know that the job market is 46 . At college, they can learn new skills which will 47 them with more opportunities. It is expected that careers in the field of information technology, 48 , will need a large workforce in the coming years.
49 , students go to college to have new experiences. This often means having the opportunity to 50 people other than those from their 51 . For most students, it is the first time they have been away from home by themselves.
In addition, this is the first time they have had to make decisions 52 . Making these decisions increases their knowledge of themselves.
Besides 53 self-knowledge, people also go to college to expand their knowledge in subjects they find 54 . For many, this will be their last 55 for a long time to 56 about something that does not relate to their career.
I think that people going to college should not be so focused (集中精力的) on a career. 57 , they should think of going to college as an opportunity to have 58 experiences and learn about themselves and the world they 59 .
This may make them better prepared for their 60 .
41. A. expect B. believe C. decide D. doubt
42. A. follow B. open up C. change D. prepare for
43. A. spread B. increase C. show D. keep
44. A. difficult B. obvious C. important D. impossible
45. A. value B. opinion C. reason D. advantage
46. A. rising B. encouraging C. attractive D. competitive
47. A. cover B. provide C combine D. support
48. A. in fact B. in other words C. for example D. as a result
49. A. Also B. Again C. Yet D. Thus
50. A. call B. meet C. teach D. invite
51. A. colleges B. markets C. offices D. hometowns
52. A. now and then B. all of a sudden C. at an early age D. on their own
53. A. looking for B. looking at C. looking into D. looking up
54. A. simple B. ordinary C. interesting D. similar
55. A. need B. moment C. hope D. chance
56. A. hear B. learn C. speak D. worry
57. A. Besides B. Instead C. Anyhow D. Therefore
58. A. common B. direct C. previous D. new
59. A. imagine B. create C. live in D. travel around
60. A. family B. education C. experience D. future
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。
For English author Charles Dickens, life included the best of times and the worst of times. Although he became 61. ________ (success) as an adult, his childhood was full of hardship.
Dickens' difficulties began when he was a young boy. His father was put into prison when he was twelve. This experience 62. ________ (deep) affected the young Dickens. He was forced 63. _________ (work) in a factory for three months instead 64. ________ attending school. Conditions there were poor, and Dickens found himself feeling lonely and hopeless. Later that year, Dickens' father 65. ________ (set) free, and young Dickens returned to school. His days 66. ________ (spend) in the factory kept coming to his mind and influenced his writing.
By 1832, 20 year old Dickens was employed as 67. ________ newspaper reporter. As his writing skills developed, he began composing stories of his own and pursuing (追求) a career as a novelist. Then, he married Catherine Hogarth, 68. ________ was his editor's daughter. And many of Dickens' most well-known novels 69. ________ (appear) in magazines, such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and Great Expectations. Dickens' bad childhood memories of 70. ________ (work) in a factory come to life in these stories.
Dickens' life had its share of difficult times. But in the end, those experiences brought him great success as an author.
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。
I love to camp! It's my most favorite way to spend my vacation. Every year, my family and I camped in a national park, which we sleep in a tent and hike every day. I like to cook in a fire, and the food always tastes wonderfully. For a whole week, I see lovely scenery and smelling fresh air. At night, I hear the wind blow in the tree, and I feel such peaceful. Besides, it doesn't cost many to camp. I believe it's best way to appreciate the beauty of my hometown.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John来信询问你的近况。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，向他介绍你校上周举办的“英文电影周”活动。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
参考答案
21-25 DABBA 26-30 DABAD
31-35 CDCAC 36-40 AEBDG 41-45 BDBCC
46-50 DBCAB 51-55 DDACD 56-60 BBDCD
61. successful 62. deeply 63. to work
64. of 65. was set 66. spent
67. a 68. who 69. appeared
70. working
短文改错：
71. ... my most favorite way ... 去掉most
72. ... and I camped ... camped → camp
73. ... which we sleep ... which → where
74. ... cook in a fire ... in → over / on
75. ... tastes wonderfully. wonderfully → wonderful
76. ... smelling fresh air. smelling → smell
77. ... in the tree ... tree → trees
78. ... feel such peaceful. such → so
79. ... cost many to ... many → much
80. ... it's best way ... best前加the
One possible version:
Dear John,
I'm glad to receive your letter and I'd like to tell you something about the English Movie Week held in our school last week.
The activity aimed to make our school life more colourful and to develop our interest in English learning. Ten movies that had won Oscars were shown from Monday to Friday in the school hall. By watching the movies, I learned more about Western culture. What's more, I took advantage of the opportunity and made many new friends. We all had a pleasant time during the whole week.
Best wishes!
Yours,
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
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]
People like Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and Mother Teresa have become famous all around the world. And what do they have in common They are all winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. But none of them would have received their prize and the recognition it brings if it had not been for one Swedish man, Alfred Nobel.
When Alfred joined the Nobel family company, it had been developing explosives for many years. Alfred's father Immanuel, had started the family fortune by working for the Russian army to produce landmines and sea mines (地雷和水雷). But the family made even more money by making nitro-glycerine, which was an effective but very dangerous explosive. One day Alfred arrived home to find that his 20-year-old brother Emil had been killed in a nitro-glycerine explosion. Alfred became determined to invent a safer explosive. The result was dynamite (黄色炸药), which became an immediate success all over the world.
Alfred Nobel always wanted dynamite to be used for peaceful tasks. And when it was used to explode a path for the Panama Canal in 1914, he couldn't have been happier. Unfortunately, in the same year, the First World War started, and, when it ended four years later, dynamite had been used to take away the lives of thousands of young men. To see his invention being used in this way made him very sad.
Sometime later Alfred's older brother Ludwig died. One newspaper accidentally printed Alfred's obituary (讣告) instead of his brother's. The obituary described Alfred as a man who had become rich by inventing a weapon of mass destruction. When Alfred read this review of his life, he was very unhappy and decided to do something about it. He decided that he would use the great fortune that he had made to reward people who had been working to improve the good in society. The five awards he created were for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and, most significantly, peace.
In 1997 the Nobel Peace Prize went to an American called Jody Williams for her efforts to get landmines banned. Ironically, of course, the Nobel family fortune had been built on mines. Perhaps now, Alfred Nobel will rest more easily in his grave.
1. How did Alfred Nobel make his money
A. By working as a peacemaker.
B. By building the Panama Canal.
C. By working for the Swedish army.
D. By making and selling explosives.
2. What kind of explosive was widely used to build the Panama Canal
A. The sea mine.
B. Dynamite.
C. The landmine.
D. Nitro-glycerine.
3. Which of the following is the correct order of the events mentioned in the text
a. Alfred invented dynamite.
b. Alfred's brother Emil died.
c. Alfred's brother Ludwig died.
d. The Nobel Prizes were created.
e. The Panama Canal began to be built.
A. a, c, d, e, b
B. e, a, c, d, b
C. b, a, e, c, d
D. c, b, a, e, d
4. Alfred Nobel started the Nobel Prizes _____.
A. because of his father's death
B. because of his brother Ludwig's last words
C. because he wanted to make himself understood
D. because he wanted to make full use of his money
5. What would be the best title for the text
A. Winners of the Nobel Prizes
B. The Nobel family company
C. Alfred Nobel rests in peace
D. What the world needs is peace
[B]
Scientists are developing unmanned planes — called drones — that can collect weather information from the atmosphere.
Weather experts say their weather forecasts would be more accurate (精确的) if they had information from many parts of the atmosphere. They already place satellites, drones and balloons at different altitudes (高度). And they use radar (雷达) and collect information from equipment on towers. But that information only helps experts predict weather conditions for the next few days. It does not help predict changes in the next few hours. This is very important where sudden, violent storms happen.
So scientists at Oklahoma State University are developing new drones to collect information from more parts of the Earth's atmosphere. This will help forecasters improve predictions about local weather conditions.
Jamey Jacob is an aerospace (航空航天) engineer and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Oklahoma State University. He and other scientists at the university are developing small drones that do not cost a lot of money but can fly for hours, collecting information from many atmospheric levels. “Oklahoma is a really good example, because even though we're already a very weather-dynamic (动态天气的) state, Oklahoma only has two balloon launches a day — one at dawn and one at dusk — from a single location in the state, and that's where all the weather forecasting information comes from. So that data is really sparse, and it's difficult for weather experts to get a very good idea about how that weather is changing from these very limited number of data points.”
Phillip Chilson, a professor of meteorology at Oklahoma State University, says the drone program should give researchers a low-cost way of understanding storms better, and improve computer-based forecasting. The drone can measure atmospheric conditions, send live video to forecasters, and help search for people hurt in storms. “Our real goal is to try to develop systems. I don't want to say they will replace weather balloons but there may be that possibility. Researchers still have a lot of work to do before the drones are ready. That includes making sure the drones know how to stay away from other planes.”
6. According to the text, the drones being developed can _____.
A. raise people's interest in science
B. help to improve weather predictions
C. replace weather balloons and satellites
D. examine different altitudes of the Earth
7. The underlined word “sparse” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.
A. limited
B. reliable
C. confused
D. correct
8. What does Phillip Chilson think of the drone program
A. Worried.
B. Hopeful.
C. Doubtful.
D. Satisfied.
9. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. The drones can not be put into use now.
B. It will cost a lot of money to build drones.
C. Researchers find it difficult to design planes.
D. The drone program should be carried out on planes.
10. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a team of scientists.
B. To explain how unmanned planes work.
C. To report a new way of predicting weather.
D. To give some advice on preparing for storms.
[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]
Tara Strong is the voice behind some of TV's most popular cartoon characters — Bubbles in The Powerpuff Girls, Timmy Turner in The Fairly Odd Parents, and Raven in Teen Titans Go! Jack and Jill interviewed the voice actor to learn more about her cool job.
Jack and Jill: When did you first get interested in becoming a voice actor
Tara Strong: In kindergarten I knew I wanted to be an actress and liked singing and dancing in front of my class. I've always been good at voices and accents — it comes naturally. When I went out for my first animated (动画的) role in Hello Kitty, it was just another audition (试音). I didn't think I would always do animation.
J&J: Is there a cartoon character you most identify with
Tara: Bubbles from The Powerpuff Girls. She's fun, always looks on the bright side, and is not afraid to be tough (坚韧的) if she needs to be.
J&J: What is a typical workday for you as a voice actor
Tara: I go to the studio, review a script (剧本), and record in a four-hour time block. I work with other actors under the direction of a director or producer. Voices are recorded before they start the animation process, so actors can be very creative. I work almost every day.
J&J: If interested in becoming a voice actor, how do you start
Tara: I am asked that question a lot. It is very challenging. Take as many acting classes as you can. The more acting classes you take, the better! Parents can help find good local classes at a studio where their child can get in front of the microphone or camera. When you're ready, make a professional demo tape (样带) to send to local agents and then go from there.
21. What can we learn about Tara Strong
A. She was born into an acting family.
B. She always behaves childishly.
C. She was very shy when young.
D. She has a gift for languages.
22. The underlined phrase “identify with” can be best replaced by _____.
A. like
B. fear
C. trust
D. want
23. Which of the following can best describe Tara's life as a voice actor
A. Very lonely.
B. Rather busy.
C. Quite boring.
D. Fairly relaxing.
24. To those who want to be a voice actor, Tara suggests that it's necessary to _____.
A. get on well with others
B. take enough acting classes
C. get their parents' permission
D. be brave enough to accept a challenge
[B]
Standing in front of the “Chilkoot Trailhead” sign for 15 minutes, I didn't take one step. I was afraid of bears. That's what was keeping me from walking the trail alone. I had hiked through black-bear country back home in Colorado, but now I was in Alaska, home to the fierce brown grizzly bear.
Fortunately, a friendly couple arrived and asked me to take their picture. We started talking and soon were walking the trail together. I was relieved (如释重负). Ron and Carol were from Alaska and they taught me how to stay safe in bear country.
I had finally started my hike along the famous Chilkoot Trail, where more than 115 years ago, thousands of gold miners had walked. I was writing a book about the Klondike Gold Rush, and I wanted to follow in the footsteps of the miners to know what it was really like.
Ron, Carol, and I walked through the forest. As I was looking around at the beautiful scenery in the forest, I tripped (绊倒) over a big tree root and injured my ankle. Fortunately, my ankle felt better in the morning, and we followed the trail. We went to bed early that night because the following day would be the toughest hike of all.
At dawn, we started hiking up the steep, green valley. Icy glaciers (冰川) covered the mountains above. Soon we were as high as the clouds and could see only 20 feet in front of us. Finally, we reached the top of the Chilkoot Pass and saw a Canadian flag moving in the heavy wind. Hours later, we arrived at our campground.
The following morning, my ankle was feeling fine, and my fear of bears had mostly disappeared. I said good-bye to Ron and Carol and walked alone for the next two days. Without seeing any bears the entire trip, I finally arrived at Bennett Lake. I rode the old train down to the town of Skagway and checked into my hotel.
While relaxing in my comfortable bed in the hotel, I thought of the miners from the Klondike Gold Rush. When the miners reached Bennett Lake, they had to cut down trees, build boats, and travel 500 miles down dangerous rivers and lakes. Then, when they finally reached the goldfields, they had to start digging.
25. Why did the author stand in front of the “Chilkoot Trailhead” sign for 15 minutes
A. Because he felt nervous.
B. To wait for Ron and Carol.
C. Because he met a black bear.
D. To take photos of the beautiful scenery.
26. The author hiked along the Chilkoot Trail to _____.
A. look for gold
B. search Alaska for bears
C. enjoy the beauty of nature
D. find inspiration for his writing
27. When crossing the Chilkoot Trail, the author _____.
A. hurt himself by accident
B. once tried to take a boat trip
C. got help from two local miners
D. was almost killed by a brown bear
28. What kind of feeling did the author mainly show in the last paragraph
A. Joy.
B. Pity.
C. Worry.
D. Doubt.
[C]
When you think of Hawaii, you might picture people surfing or enjoying beautiful scenery. But Hawaii also has a dangerous attraction — volcanoes.
Most volcanoes are usually quiet. However, in the past several months, lava flow from Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has neared the town of Pahoa on the Big Island. The lava has covered several buildings and a vast area of land. As a result, some evacuations (疏散) and adjustments have been necessary. Keonepoko Elementary School had to close its doors last October because it was predicted to be right in the path of the lava flow. Students at the school were relocated to a nearby high school.
The lava flow has also affected Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (HAAS) in Pahoa, which is in the Big Island's Puna district.
“We have had to rent classroom space on the north side of the flow in case the lava crosses the highway and our major access route is cut off,” HAAS director Steve Hirakami wrote to me in an email. “It has had quite an economic effect on all of Puna. Many families have moved, and we have experienced a loss (损失) of as many as 100 students.”
Predicting what will happen next is difficult, says Janet Babb, a scientist and researcher at the U.S. Geological Survey.
“One of the biggest challenges of the current lava flow, which began on June 27, 2014, is that the lava flows in fits and starts (断断续续地),” she says. “It makes it difficult to forecast when the flow might reach a certain point, which is important information for the people in Pahoa.”
Still, people of the Big Island are learning how to live with the fierce side of Mother Nature. As Hirakami observes: “The volcano has taught me valuable lessons in life. Take advantage of the beauty of where you live because tomorrow it may change forever. Don't waste time worrying about what you don't have. Enjoy each moment, and be thankful for what you do have.”
29. What has happened to HAAS because of the lava flow
A. The number of its students has dropped.
B. Its school buildings have been destroyed.
C. Almost all the classes have been cancelled.
D. It has got economic support from the government.
30. What can we learn about the lava flow from Kilauea
A. It moves at high speed.
B. It runs from south to north.
C. It will come to an end soon.
D. It has lasted for a long time.
31. Which of the following does Hirakami probably learn from the volcano
A. Time waits for no man.
B. It's never late to change.
C. Treasure all you have now.
D. Try your best to protect the earth.
[D]
When temperatures are high, walking on hot roadways, parking lots, and other paved (铺砌的) surfaces can really burn your feet. All of that heat comes from the energy of the sun reacting with the pavement. But what if we could turn that energy into electricity It may sound like a crazy science dream, but an electrical engineer and his wife may have found a way to do just that.
Scott Brusaw has developed a six-sided glass panel (面板) that contains solar cells, which can change sunlight into electricity. The panels fit together and can form a flat surface on the ground. Brusaw and his wife, Julie, founded a company called Solar Roadways to further develop the idea and produce these new solar panels. They plan to use their invention to replace the pavement on U.S. roads.
According to the Brusaws, if we replaced all of the nation's asphalt (沥青) with these solar panels, the network would produce more than three times the amount of electricity currently used by the United States in a year. In return, electricity from solar panels doesn't produce harmful pollution, so the panels could be a smart choice for the environment.
The U.S. government sees some promise in the Solar Roadways project. A number of laboratories around the country have tested the panels to see if they can withstand (经受) the heavy traffic and rough weather that asphalt pavement suffers from year to year. The lab results show that not only do the panels meet the requirements, but they can actually handle more weight than they need to.
Now, money must be raised to start building the panel pavement system. The Brusaws have raised more than $1 million from ordinary people who learned about their project. However, some experts predict the Brusaws' plan could finally cost more than $1 trillion.
Could Solar Roadways be the answer to the world's ever-growing need for electricity A lot of obstacles (阻碍) stand in the way of re-creating the highway system out of solar panels. But the Brusaws may just be paving a road to the future.
32. The glass panel the Brusaws have developed _____.
A. is too heavy to carry
B. has a high temperature
C. is powered by an engine
D. is environmentally-friendly
33. What's the U.S. government's attitude towards the Brusaws' plan now
A. Worried.
B. Doubtful.
C. Interested.
D. Supportive.
34. What does the underlined part “their project” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Replacing asphalt roads with solar panels.
B. Designing more money-saving solar panels.
C. Testing the solar panels the Brusaws invented.
D. Reducing the ever-growing need for electricity.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. Advantages of sunlight
B. Better choice for your feet
C. Power from the streets
D. Finding more future energy
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。
People are consumers (消费者). We have to spend large parts of our days finding, buying, cooking and eating our food. Did you ever think it might be nice to be able to make your own food like plants do 36 They perform a process called photosynthesis using light from the sun, water and carbon dioxide (二氧化碳). The end result of this chemical reaction is sugar for the plant to “eat.” The plant gives off water and oxygen.
37 Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that animals don't have. These structures are filled with chlorophyll, which gives leafy green plants their green color. Their main job is to absorb (吸收) light from the sun. Chloroplasts can absorb every color except green. Light makes chlorophyll active. It creates an energy that separates water out into hydrogen and oxygen. 38 Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out. Oxygen is sent out into the air.
39 Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out, and we rely on the oxygen that they “breathe” out. This is one good reason for protecting plant life on Earth. Many plants can produce a constant supply of oxygen for us. We need plants in order to survive.
Conservation (保护) projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources, including numerous species of plants. 40
A. Plants are producers.
B. Chemical reactions take place.
C. Animals can't live without water.
D. People and plants make perfect partners.
E. So how do plants do it, and why can't we
F. There would be too much carbon dioxide in the air.
G. Our quality of life and the fresh air we breathe depend upon our green plant partners.
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。
People go to college or university for many different reasons. I 41 that the three most common reasons are to 42 a career, to have new experiences, and to 43 their knowledge of themselves and the world around them.
Good preparation for future careers is becoming more and more 44 to young people. For many, this is the primary 45 to go to college. They know that the job market is 46 . At college, they can learn new skills which will 47 them with more opportunities. It is expected that careers in the field of information technology, 48 , will need a large workforce in the coming years.
49 , students go to college to have new experiences. This often means having the opportunity to 50 people other than those from their 51 . For most students, it is the first time they have been away from home by themselves.
In addition, this is the first time they have had to make decisions 52 . Making these decisions increases their knowledge of themselves.
Besides 53 self-knowledge, people also go to college to expand their knowledge in subjects they find 54 . For many, this will be their last 55 for a long time to 56 about something that does not relate to their career.
I think that people going to college should not be so focused (集中精力的) on a career. 57 , they should think of going to college as an opportunity to have 58 experiences and learn about themselves and the world they 59 .
This may make them better prepared for their 60 .
41. A. expect B. believe C. decide D. doubt
42. A. follow B. open up C. change D. prepare for
43. A. spread B. increase C. show D. keep
44. A. difficult B. obvious C. important D. impossible
45. A. value B. opinion C. reason D. advantage
46. A. rising B. encouraging C. attractive D. competitive
47. A. cover B. provide C combine D. support
48. A. in fact B. in other words C. for example D. as a result
49. A. Also B. Again C. Yet D. Thus
50. A. call B. meet C. teach D. invite
51. A. colleges B. markets C. offices D. hometowns
52. A. now and then B. all of a sudden C. at an early age D. on their own
53. A. looking for B. looking at C. looking into D. looking up
54. A. simple B. ordinary C. interesting D. similar
55. A. need B. moment C. hope D. chance
56. A. hear B. learn C. speak D. worry
57. A. Besides B. Instead C. Anyhow D. Therefore
58. A. common B. direct C. previous D. new
59. A. imagine B. create C. live in D. travel around
60. A. family B. education C. experience D. future
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。
For English author Charles Dickens, life included the best of times and the worst of times. Although he became 61. ________ (success) as an adult, his childhood was full of hardship.
Dickens' difficulties began when he was a young boy. His father was put into prison when he was twelve. This experience 62. ________ (deep) affected the young Dickens. He was forced 63. _________ (work) in a factory for three months instead 64. ________ attending school. Conditions there were poor, and Dickens found himself feeling lonely and hopeless. Later that year, Dickens' father 65. ________ (set) free, and young Dickens returned to school. His days 66. ________ (spend) in the factory kept coming to his mind and influenced his writing.
By 1832, 20 year old Dickens was employed as 67. ________ newspaper reporter. As his writing skills developed, he began composing stories of his own and pursuing (追求) a career as a novelist. Then, he married Catherine Hogarth, 68. ________ was his editor's daughter. And many of Dickens' most well-known novels 69. ________ (appear) in magazines, such as Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and Great Expectations. Dickens' bad childhood memories of 70. ________ (work) in a factory come to life in these stories.
Dickens' life had its share of difficult times. But in the end, those experiences brought him great success as an author.
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。
I love to camp! It's my most favorite way to spend my vacation. Every year, my family and I camped in a national park, which we sleep in a tent and hike every day. I like to cook in a fire, and the food always tastes wonderfully. For a whole week, I see lovely scenery and smelling fresh air. At night, I hear the wind blow in the tree, and I feel such peaceful. Besides, it doesn't cost many to camp. I believe it's best way to appreciate the beauty of my hometown.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John来信询问你的近况。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，向他介绍你校上周举办的“英文电影周”活动。
注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
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参考答案
21-25 DABBA 26-30 DABAD
31-35 CDCAC 36-40 AEBDG 41-45 BDBCC
46-50 DBCAB 51-55 DDACD 56-60 BBDCD
61. successful 62. deeply 63. to work
64. of 65. was set 66. spent
67. a 68. who 69. appeared
70. working
短文改错：
71. ... my most favorite way ... 去掉most
72. ... and I camped ... camped → camp
73. ... which we sleep ... which → where
74. ... cook in a fire ... in → over / on
75. ... tastes wonderfully. wonderfully → wonderful
76. ... smelling fresh air. smelling → smell
77. ... in the tree ... tree → trees
78. ... feel such peaceful. such → so
79. ... cost many to ... many → much
80. ... it's best way ... best前加the
One possible version:
Dear John,
I'm glad to receive your letter and I'd like to tell you something about the English Movie Week held in our school last week.
The activity aimed to make our school life more colourful and to develop our interest in English learning. Ten movies that had won Oscars were shown from Monday to Friday in the school hall. By watching the movies, I learned more about Western culture. What's more, I took advantage of the opportunity and made many new friends. We all had a pleasant time during the whole week.
Best wishes!
Yours,
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
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]
People like Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and Mother Teresa have become famous all around the world. And what do they have in common They are all winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. But none of them would have received their prize and the recognition it brings if it had not been for one Swedish man, Alfred Nobel.
When Alfred joined the Nobel family company, it had been developing explosives for many years. Alfred's father Immanuel, had started the family fortune by working for the Russian army to produce landmines and sea mines (地雷和水雷). But the family made even more money by making nitro-glycerine, which was an effective but very dangerous explosive. One day Alfred arrived home to find that his 20-year-old brother Emil had been killed in a nitro-glycerine explosion. Alfred became determined to invent a safer explosive. The result was dynamite (黄色炸药), which became an immediate success all over the world.
Alfred Nobel always wanted dynamite to be used for peaceful tasks. And when it was used to explode a path for the Panama Canal in 1914, he couldn't have been happier. Unfortunately, in the same year, the First World War started, and, when it ended four years later, dynamite had been used to take away the lives of thousands of young men. To see his invention being used in this way made him very sad.
Sometime later Alfred's older brother Ludwig died. One newspaper accidentally printed Alfred's obituary (讣告) instead of his brother's. The obituary described Alfred as a man who had become rich by inventing a weapon of mass destruction. When Alfred read this review of his life, he was very unhappy and decided to do something about it. He decided that he would use the great fortune that he had made to reward people who had been working to improve the good in society. The five awards he created were for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and, most significantly, peace.
In 1997 the Nobel Peace Prize went to an American called Jody Williams for her efforts to get landmines banned. Ironically, of course, the Nobel family fortune had been built on mines. Perhaps now, Alfred Nobel will rest more easily in his grave.
1. How did Alfred Nobel make his money
A. By working as a peacemaker.
B. By building the Panama Canal.
C. By working for the Swedish army.
D. By making and selling explosives.
2. What kind of explosive was widely used to build the Panama Canal
A. The sea mine.
B. Dynamite.
C. The landmine.
D. Nitro-glycerine.
3. Which of the following is the correct order of the events mentioned in the text
a. Alfred invented dynamite.
b. Alfred's brother Emil died.
c. Alfred's brother Ludwig died.
d. The Nobel Prizes were created.
e. The Panama Canal began to be built.
A. a, c, d, e, b
B. e, a, c, d, b
C. b, a, e, c, d
D. c, b, a, e, d
4. Alfred Nobel started the Nobel Prizes _____.
A. because of his father's death
B. because of his brother Ludwig's last words
C. because he wanted to make himself understood
D. because he wanted to make full use of his money
5. What would be the best title for the text
A. Winners of the Nobel Prizes
B. The Nobel family company
C. Alfred Nobel rests in peace
D. What the world needs is peace
[B]
Scientists are developing unmanned planes — called drones — that can collect weather information from the atmosphere.
Weather experts say their weather forecasts would be more accurate (精确的) if they had information from many parts of the atmosphere. They already place satellites, drones and balloons at different altitudes (高度). And they use radar (雷达) and collect information from equipment on towers. But that information only helps experts predict weather conditions for the next few days. It does not help predict changes in the next few hours. This is very important where sudden, violent storms happen.
So scientists at Oklahoma State University are developing new drones to collect information from more parts of the Earth's atmosphere. This will help forecasters improve predictions about local weather conditions.
Jamey Jacob is an aerospace (航空航天) engineer and a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Oklahoma State University. He and other scientists at the university are developing small drones that do not cost a lot of money but can fly for hours, collecting information from many atmospheric levels. “Oklahoma is a really good example, because even though we're already a very weather-dynamic (动态天气的) state, Oklahoma only has two balloon launches a day — one at dawn and one at dusk — from a single location in the state, and that's where all the weather forecasting information comes from. So that data is really sparse, and it's difficult for weather experts to get a very good idea about how that weather is changing from these very limited number of data points.”
Phillip Chilson, a professor of meteorology at Oklahoma State University, says the drone program should give researchers a low-cost way of understanding storms better, and improve computer-based forecasting. The drone can measure atmospheric conditions, send live video to forecasters, and help search for people hurt in storms. “Our real goal is to try to develop systems. I don't want to say they will replace weather balloons but there may be that possibility. Researchers still have a lot of work to do before the drones are ready. That includes making sure the drones know how to stay away from other planes.”
6. According to the text, the drones being developed can _____.
A. raise people's interest in science
B. help to improve weather predictions
C. replace weather balloons and satellites
D. examine different altitudes of the Earth
7. The underlined word “sparse” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.
A. limited
B. reliable
C. confused
D. correct
8. What does Phillip Chilson think of the drone program
A. Worried.
B. Hopeful.
C. Doubtful.
D. Satisfied.
9. What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A. The drones can not be put into use now.
B. It will cost a lot of money to build drones.
C. Researchers find it difficult to design planes.
D. The drone program should be carried out on planes.
10. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a team of scientists.
B. To explain how unmanned planes work.
C. To report a new way of predicting weather.
D. To give some advice on preparing for storms.
[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。