高中英语外研版必修5 Module 4 Carnival 单元测试题 2
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Module 4 单元测试题
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]
Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn't give them one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets (毛毯) for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a program that provides newborn baby items (物品) for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organization that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
“I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them,” Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. “I think it's just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy,” said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realized that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own two hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities (社区), asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project she named “Hannah's Warm Hugs”. She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to gush in.
“It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door,” said Levine's mother, Laura Levine. “We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating.”
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organizations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
“It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mom said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”
21. Hannah Levine knitted hats and scarves _____.
A. to earn some pocket money
B. to raise money for cancer patients
C. for children and families in difficulty
D. for the homeless in her neighborhood
22. The underlined part “gush in” in Paragraph 5 can best be replaced by “_____”.
A. take off
B. flood in
C. run out
D. break in
23. What would be Laura Levine's attitude toward Hannah Levine's project
A. Proud and supportive.
B. Optimistic but worried.
C. Concerned but doubtful.
D. Unfavorable and uncaring.
24. What would be the best title for the text
A. Be ready to lend a helping hand
B. Start a project to show your support
C. 13-year-old girl becomes US best knitter
D. Teen turns knitting hobby into heartwarming project
[B]
Marketing Executive (主管)
Competitive Pay
Jakarta, the country's leading sports shoe company, is looking for a marketing executive to join our busy marketing department. You will have experience of designing and organizing large advertising campaigns. Candidates (申请人) should be prepared to spend time at our overseas companies in Rome and Berlin. Fluency in a European language would be an advantage. This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
The pay will depend on experience.
Assistant to Finance Director
Excellent Pay
Foxtree is an IT company developing software. We are looking for an assistant to the Finance Director. Candidates should have experience of preparing budgets (预算), preferably in the IT industry. Although you will report to the Finance Director, you will also be responsible for assisting the Chief Executive when she travels abroad. There are excellent chances of rapid career progress in the company for the right candidate.
Sales Manager
Excellent Benefits (福利)
Broadgate PLC is one of the largest suppliers of office equipment in the country. The successful candidate will be an energetic person with excellent organisational skills. You will be responsible for leading a large sales team. You will also be expected to develop new market opportunities. This is a challenging opportunity with one of the country's most respected employers.
Chief Administrator
Competitive Pay + Car
Frontline is a national charity that has been working with disadvantaged young people for over 50 years. The administrator will be based in our new London office. Duties will include providing support to the team and keeping our database up to date. The post will suit a self-confident and organised person who is used to working under pressure and alone. This is a very satisfying and worthwhile job for the right person.
25. Which company offers candidates the chance to work abroad
A. Jakarta.
B. Foxtree.
C. Broadgate PLC.
D. Frontline.
26. The right candidate for the post of Broadgate PLC _____.
A. will work for more than one boss
B. needs to be experienced in budgeting
C. needs to be fluent in a foreign language
D. will be in charge of a group of salesmen
27. Frontline offers candidates _____.
A. a means of transport
B. excellent pay and benefits
C. extra money once a year for good work
D. chances to be raised to a higher position
28. What type of writing is this text
A. Project reports.
B. Research plans.
C. Job advertisements.
D. Activity announcements.
[C]
The recent government announcement of an increase in university fees (费用) for the coming school year has angered young people planning to go to university. In addition, it has caused some of them quite understandably to question the value of a university education.
In an ideal (理想的) world, university education would be free and open to all. However in most western countries, students do contribute to the cost of going to university, and most accept that they should pay something towards the benefits they receive from a university education. These benefits include the opportunity to get good jobs in the future, and this course leads to higher pay and a more comfortable lifestyle.
But is it that simple It's true that university graduates may get better jobs, but this clearly means that they will then pay higher taxes (税), which contribute to the economy of the whole country. So, isn't adding further increases to university fees in effect asking students to pay twice Many students already have to take out loans (贷款) to pay for general living costs. This can result in them getting heavily into debt (债务). A report shows that the average student debt already runs into thousands of pounds. Furthermore, many students have to depend on their parents to pay for their education.
On the other hand, the recent increase in university fees has come at the wrong time. It will discourage some students from going to university because they simply cannot afford it. Already many young people are questioning the value of a university education. Everyone seems to have a degree these days, they say, so when they graduate from university, they cannot be sure they will get a well-paid job. Therefore the decision to raise university fees will almost certainly affect the student intake, leading to a drop in numbers.
The suggested increase in fees is unfair to students. Many are already having problems dealing with debt. There's nothing wrong with asking students to contribute to the costs of a university education, but the suggested increase is too much. We should call on the Government to reconsider their decision or risk losing a generation of educated young people.
29. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _____.
A. education in western countries
B. why university fees have increased
C. the benefits of a university education
D. how to get a good university education
30. We learn from Paragraph 3 that _____.
A. many parents refuse to pay for students' education
B. many students are deeply in debt due to university fees
C. university graduates contribute the most to the economy
D. university graduates pay twice as much tax as other people
31. If the university fees are increased, _____.
A. more students will want to get a university education
B. the Government will provide support to poor students
C. students may wonder if it's worth going to university
D. the Government will reduce the living costs of students
32. What is the author's attitude toward the increase in university fees
A. Encouraging.
B. Unconcerned.
C. Optimistic.
D. Unfavorable.
[D]
Most people think Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without mashed potatoes (土豆泥), cranberry sauce (蔓越橘酱), and pumpkin pie (南瓜派). It might surprise you to learn that not one of those foods was served during the 1621 celebration we think of as “The First Thanksgiving.”
In fact, the event itself was not even a Thanksgiving observation. Instead, to the English colonists, it was a harvest (收获) celebration.
In 1620, 102 English men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic to begin a new life. They landed in what we now call Massachusetts. The English chose a site that had been a native village, which they renamed New Plymouth.
The first winter was deadly. Arriving later than planned, the English were forced to build houses during the icy winter weather. Soon sickness spread among them, and half of them died. Fortunately, the illnesses ended by springtime. Living conditions improved as some of the houses were finished and the weather warmed. Gardens and the first crops were planted.
Governor William Bradford later wrote, “They began to gather in the small harvest they had, and to fit up their houses against winter.”
Early in the 1621 celebration, Massasoit, a native leader, and ninety native men visited New Plymouth. Some historians believe that the noise from the English hunting party attracted their attention. Following the English custom, the colonial leaders may have invited Massasoit and his advisors to join them at a “high table,” where the best foods were served. There would have been important business for the leaders to discuss.
It took a lot of work to pull off such a big event. But the combination of feasting (盛宴) and “entertainments” must have made those days enjoyable. There may have been singing, dancing, and games for everyone.
For three days, these two different cultures feasted and visited. Though they didn't speak a common language, they likely enjoyed the time spent together — sharing one another's company in that year's special celebration of plenty.
33. The first winter for the English colonists was _____.
A. rather warm
B. long and boring
C. extremely difficult
D. busy but comfortable
34. What do we know about the 1621 celebration
A. It lasted for a couple of weeks.
B. It was hosted by the native men.
C. It aimed to build business connections with the natives.
D. It was enjoyed by the English colonists and some natives.
35. What's the main idea of the text
A. The first feast in history.
B. The origin of Thanksgiving.
C. How the English colonists survived.
D. Why people celebrate Thanksgiving.
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。
How strong are you
That is a difficult question to answer, whether you are a man or a woman. But, really, I want to ask ... how do you define (定义) your strength How do you know your limits When pushed, we often discover that we are much stronger than we think.
36
Strength is not always just about physical strength. Rather, it's about willpower, discipline and drive. 37 I know some people who are intelligent, but they get very little done in their jobs. And I know others who find work very difficult, but are able to move mountains by their hard work. They have inner (内在的) strength.
Limiting yourself
What I have observed is that most people limit themselves. They limit their output according to how limited they imagine their abilities and strengths to be. Sometimes these limits are based on past experiences. Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities are. 38
Pushing it ...
Many people are working out, but nowhere near as much as they could.
39 Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits. In the gym, bodybuilders discovered this long ago.
But, this is also true when it comes to inner strength.
Want to test your limits Push yourself. Test your limits to see if they are simply what you imagine them to be. Make sure your goals are slightly beyond what you think can be achieved.
You are stronger than you think
Most people underestimate (低估) their strength. As you go through your day, test your limits. Push yourself to find your true limits and define your strength. 40
A. Physical ability
B. What is strength
C. The same applies to daily life.
D. It's about the ability to get things done.
E. Sometimes these limits are based on nothing.
F. If you want to be stronger, you have to push yourself.
G. When you discover how much you've really got, you may surprise even yourself.
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。
I went to complete some incomplete business this afternoon. I 41 the car and was walking towards my destination, when from a distance I saw a(n) 42 man walking towards me in the opposite direction.
As we came close, I saw that he was walking 43 in measured steps and there was a look of pain on his face. He was not feeling 44 , which I could clearly see. I moved on, wanting to go 45 and complete my 46 work.
I soon 47 my destination, completed my work and was 48 where the car was parked, when 49 from a distance I saw the same man sitting on the road. I went up to him.
I bent down and saw that he was tired and 50 . I was concerned and asked him where he stayed 51 my intention was to 52 him home in my car. He gave me the name of the place where he stayed, 53 , the name didn't seem familiar and I didn't want to spend too much time 54 the place, considering the condition of my elderly friend. I 55 on the opposite side of the road were a few auto rickshaws (自动人力车).
I knew the auto rickshaw drivers were the best 56 to unknown places. I called one of the auto rickshaws over and told the 57 to take my friend to his place. After a brief conversation with the man, the driver had a fairly good idea of the direction he had to take to reach the 58 . I asked him about the 59 and gave him the money.
My friend 60 his hand and said softly, “Thank you!” I waved back to the stranger who briefly came, touched my life, and moved away, never to be seen again.
41. A. got into B. started C. pulled out D. parked
42. A. tall B. elderly C. strong D. attractive
43. A. quietly B. calmly C. slowly D. hurriedly
44. A. comfortable B. satisfied C. warm D. bad
45. A. peacefully B. cheerfully C. carefully D. quickly
46. A. difficult B. unfinished C. important D. regular
47. A. reached B. left C. changed D. got
48. A. finding out B. looking for C. returning to D. getting through
49. A. still B. already C. only D. again
50. A. exhausted B. impatient C. surprised D. nervous
51. A. once B. as C. when D. if
52. A. see B. call C. drive D. assist
53. A. however B. instead C. besides D. therefore
54. A. missing out B. searching for C. coming across D. wandering around
55. A. concluded B. suggested C. considered D. noticed
56. A. teachers B. performers C. guides D. friends
57. A. driver B. worker C. host D. boss
58. A. point B. road C. street D. destination
59. A. route B. situation C. fare D. way
60. A. shook B. waved C. raised D. clapped
第Ⅱ卷
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。
The culture of Trinidad and Tobago, an island country located in Caribbean Sea, is focused on carnival and music. Carnival is 61. ________ most well-known cultural festival, and calypso and steel band music are both 62. ________ (international) popular.
The celebration of carnival 63. ________ (take) place across the Caribbean. Each year just before Ash Wednesday, excited vacationers and locals flood the streets 64. ________ (watch) parades and celebrate. Partygoers wear brightly-coloured costumes and spend their days dancing and partying in the streets. The original carnival celebration was only for the ordinary people. Members of the island's upper class would watch, but not take part 65. ________ the parties.
Calypso was particularly popular worldwide in the 1950s. This type of music is 66. ________ (much) about the words than the music.
67. ________ (develop) in Port of Spain in the 1930s, steel band music was originated in the drums used during carnival celebrations. The different sizes and parts of the drums were used to create different sounds, 68. ________ (make) tuning a true skill. At the beginning, this instrument was not well-received by the people of Trinidad and Tobago, because it 69. ________ (see) as a musical form for the lower classes. It was not until the 1960s 70. ________ this art form was truly recognised.
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。
Dear Linda,
I have read your letter, in which you mention that you wanted to lose weight by dieting.
It's naturally for young girls of your ages to wish to look beautiful. Therefore, in my opinion, health is more important than beauty. For a student, studying is the first thing to consider while appearance is the second. So don't let others' opinions to affect your normal life. However, if you do want to lose weight, it's good idea to do it by getting more exercise and change unhealthy eating habits. The most important thing is that you keep a healthy state of mind, as they will help with your studies, and will also help you overcome difficult in dieting.
I hope my advice will be helpful with you.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友约翰想请你为他们的校报撰稿介绍中国的传统节日。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，介绍中国的传统节日——中秋节。
注意：词数100左右。
参考词汇：中秋节 the Mid-Autumn Festival 农历 the lunar calendar
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选做题
There may be few trees in the desert to offer shelter from the burning sun but the sociable weaver bird doesn't let that stop it from building huge nests to house hundreds of birds.
The structures are built around telephone poles (电线杆) in the dry lands of the South African Kalahari Desert using grass and small branches and can weigh up to one ton.
Photographer Dillon Marsh decided to record the habitats (栖息地) constructed by the birds to show how they make good use of the man-made poles in the Kalahari Desert.
Mr Marsh, from Cape Town, says, “I had seen these nests as a child while on a holiday with my family and their huge size had impressed me. I had started to develop an interest in the relationship between people and the environment, and these nests struck me as the perfect subject matter.
“I spent three days exploring the area around the town of Upington in South Africa which forms part of the Kalahari Desert.
“I used a 4×5 view camera to take the photographs. This was the first time I had used such a camera, so I was very happy to get the results that I did.”
The nests are made up of complex structures with a network of rooms within. The outer rooms offer shade (荫凉) during the daytime and stay around 8℃ while the inner rooms prevent heat from escaping at night and keep the birds warm.
Viewed from below, the nests have a honeycomb-like (蜂窝状) structure with each entrance measuring about 3 inches wide and can be up to 10 inches long. Sharp sticks may be placed to prevent natural enemies such as snakes from entering.
Each room houses a pair of weaver birds and often their children and the larger nests can contain more than a hundred birds at a time. Large nests can remain active across several generations (代), sometimes over a hundred years.
In the Kalahari Desert, where water is highly limited, the sociable weaver bird gets all of its water from a diet of insects. They also feed on seed and other plant products.
1. The sociable weaver bird's nest _____.
A. is generally light in weight
B. is mainly made of sharp sticks
C. can be used for a very long time
D. can be used by only several birds
2. Why did Dillon Marsh go to the area around Upington
A. To try out his 4×5 view camera.
B. To spend a holiday with his family.
C. To take pictures of sociable weaver birds' nests.
D. To study environmental problems in the desert.
3. What is an advantage of the nests' structure
A. It can increase the amount of water in the air.
B. It helps sociable weaver birds keep enough honey.
C. It can provide a food source by attracting insects.
D. It offers different temperatures for different times of day.
4. From where does the bird enter its nest
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
5. What is the purpose of the text
A. To give an introduction to a unique bird.
B. To recommend a special type of camera.
C. To describe Marsh's exciting trip to Kalahari.
D. To solve the serious problems of birds' habitats.
II. 完形填空
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。
Some people think that it's necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, 1 others hold that it's 2 because all the information can be found on TV and the Internet.
It's 3 that nowadays, because of technology, armchair tourism through which we can see everything on television and the Internet, has gained popularity. However, I 4 , that traveling abroad will no longer be 5 . In fact, I believe that the 6 of foreign travel will grow even further due to the publicity these places get because of TV and the Internet.
First of all, computers can 7 replace real places. No matter how real computer images (图像) are, they are only images and can never be 8 the historical objects and natural wonders that we see in real life or even are allowed to touch. The 9 can be compared to seeing a picture of a mango and 10 eating one.
Secondly, visiting other countries is a 11 experience in many respects. For one thing, it's a good exercise. When we make a trip to a foreign country and 12 the places of interest there, we get some 13 which does a lot of good to our health. We also 14 the culture and traditions of the place. All this broadens our horizons (视野) which can never be done by the passive (被动的) 15 of seeing something on a computer screen. 16 , we also get a 17 to spread the good points of our own culture.
Finally, I 18 that after seeing these countries on TV or the Internet, our desire (渴望) to actually see these sites 19 even more and so we make efforts to go and see these places. This can be 20 by the large number of tourists going to foreign places that has been increasing year after year.
In conclusion, armchair tourism is here today but international travel will still be needed in the future.
1. A. while B. since C. because D. though
2. A. simple B. impossible C. unnecessary D. boring
3. A. strange B. certain C. preferable D. important
4. A. suppose B. imagine C. disagree D. consider
5. A. forgotten B. supported C. controlled D. needed
6. A. quality B. variety C. popularity D. difficulty
7. A. never B. just C. still D. almost
8. A. related to B. combined with C. compared to D. replaced by
9. A. difference B. opinion C. advantage D. conclusion
10. A. properly B. completely C. immediately D. actually
11. A. rewarding B. personal C. common D. tiring
12. A. know B. visit C. mark D. search
13. A. pain B. work C. knowledge D. exercise
14. A. keep up B. hand down C. learn about D. think of
15. A. operation B. activity C. role D. advice
16. A. At the same time B. For example C. One way or another D. In general
17. A. task B. way C. plan D. chance
18. A. suggest B. believe C. understand D. announce
19. A. shows B. develops C. follows D. increases
20. A. continued B. proved C. achieved D. started
参考答案
21-25 CBADA 26-30 DACCB
31-35 CDCDB 36-40 BDEFG 41-45 DBCAD
46-50 BACDA 51-55 BCABD 56-60 CADCB
61. the 62. internationally 63. takes
64. to watch 65. in 66. more
67. Developed 68. making 69. was seen
70. that
短文改错：
71. ... you mention that ... mention → mentioned
72. It's naturally for ... naturally → natural
73. ... of your ages ... ages → age
74. Therefore ... Therefore → However
75. ... opinions to affect ... 去掉to
76. ... it's good idea ... good前加a
77. ... change unhealthy ... change → changing
78. ... as they will help ... they → it
79. ... overcome difficult ... difficult → difficulties
80. ... be helpful with you. with → to / for
One possible version:
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, which is celebrated on August 15 in the Chinese lunar calendar. Family members try to go home for the celebration no matter how busy or how far away they are. The most popular food is moon cakes, which are round and look like a full moon. The moon is the brightest this night. People eat the delicious food while they are enjoying the beautiful moon hanging in the dark sky. At this time, some people like to tell children a story about the rabbit on the moon.
What a great festival!
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。13岁女孩Hannah Levine为当地贫困的家庭和孩子们编织衣帽，得到了大家的赞扬。
21. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的She began to knit hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford可知，Hannah Levine织帽子、围巾和毛毯主要是为了帮助贫困的孩子和家庭。
22. B。猜测词义题。由倒数第三段中的It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door和We ended up with this huge box of items可推知，充满爱心的物品大量涌进来。由此推断，gush in意为“涌进”。
23. A。推理判断题。由倒数第三段中Hannah的母亲Laura说的话以及最后一段中的It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good可知，Hannah的母亲对她的工作感到自豪，同时非常支持她的工作。
24. D。标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了13岁女孩Hannah Levine把自己织的帽子、围巾和毛毯捐赠给贫困的孩子和家庭，并号召周围人也伸出援手帮助穷人的故事，D项能概括文章主旨。
B篇 (计划与愿望)
本文是应用文。文章是四则招聘广告。
25. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的Candidates should be prepared to spend time at our overseas companies in Rome and Berlin可知，Jakarta公司为求职者提供海外工作的机会。
26. D。细节理解题。由文中的You will be responsible for leading a large sales team可知，Broadgate PLC的销售主管将负责领导销售团队。
27. A。推理判断题。由最后一段中对Frontline的介绍中的Competitive Pay + Car可知，Frontline提供交通工具。
28. C。文章体裁题。由文章的内容和形式可知，本文是招聘广告。
C篇 (社会)
本文是议论文。政府宣布新学年大学学费增加，这激怒了计划去读大学的学生。
29. C。段落大意题。由第二段中的These benefits include the opportunity to get good jobs in the future, and this course leads to higher pay and a more comfortable lifestyle可知，该段主要阐述了学生从大学教育中得到的益处。
30. B。细节理解题。由第三段中的Many students already have to take out loans ... the average student debt already runs into thousands of pounds可知，由于支付大学费用，很多学生已经负债累累。
31. C。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Already many young people are questioning the value of a university education可知，如果大学学费增加，很多学生会考虑上大学是否值得。
32. D。推理判断题。由最后一段中的unfair和the suggested increase is too much以及最后一句可知，作者反对增加大学学费。
D篇 (节假日活动)
本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了感恩节的起源。
33. C。 推理判断题。由第四段中的The first winter was deadly ... Soon sickness spread among them, and half of them died可知，英国殖民者在美国马萨诸塞州的第一个冬天异常艰难。
34. D。细节理解题。由第六段和最后一段的描述可知，当地人参加了英国殖民者的庆祝会。
35. B。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了感恩节的起源和由来。
第二节：
话题：健康
本文是说明文。给自己施加点压力，突破自己的极限，我们会更强大。
36. B。由下文中的Strength is not always just about physical strength. Rather, it's about willpower, discipline and drive可知，本段主要说明什么是力量。
37. D。由该空前的it's about willpower, discipline and drive以及该空后的描述可知，力量指的是意志力、纪律、动力，是一种能够做好事情的能力。
38. E。由该空前的Sometimes these limits are based on past experiences. Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities are可知，E项“有些人毫无任何根据就限定了自己的力量”符合此处语境。
39. F。由该段的主旨Pushing it ...以及该空后的Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits可知，F项“如果你想变得更强大，你就要给自己点压力”符合此处语境。
40. G。由该段的主旨You are stronger than you think以及文中的描述可知，G项“当你发现你真正的力量时，你会发现自己都感到不可思议”符合此处语境。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：人际关系
本文是记叙文。作者在完成工作返回的路上设法送一位老人回家。
41. D。由下文中的where the car was parked可知，“我”把车“停好（parked）”，朝着目的地走去。
42. B。由下文中的considering the condition of my elderly friend可知，“我”看到一位“老（elderly）”人朝“我”走来。
43. C。由该空后的in measured steps可知，他走得很“缓慢（slowly）”。
44. A。由上文中的there was a look of pain on his face可知，“我”可以看出来他感觉不“舒服（comfortable）”。
45. D。46. B。由上文中的complete some incomplete business 和I moved on可知，“我”想走“快点（quickly）”去完成“未完成的（unfinished）”工作。
47. A。由文中的描述可知，“我”很快“到达了（reached）”目的地。
48. C。由下文中的where the car was parked可知，“我”“返回（returning to）”停车的地方。
49. D。由上下文的描述可知，“我”“再次（again）”从远处看到这位老人。
50. A。由该空前的he was tired可知，“我”看到老人已经“筋疲力尽（exhausted）”。
51. B。由上下文的描述可知，此处表示原因，故用“由于（as）”。
52. C。由该空后的in my car可知，“我”想“开车（drive）”送他回家。
53. A。由该空后的the name didn't seem familiar可知，“然而（however）”“我”并不熟悉那个地名。
54. B。由下文的描述可知，“我”不想花太多时间去“寻找（searching for）”老人住的地方。
55. D。 “我”“注意到（noticed）”路对面有很多自动人力车。
56. C。由文中的描述以及常识可知，“我”知道人力车司机是去往不知名地方最好的“向导（guides）”。
57. A。由上下文的描述可知，“我”告诉自动人力车“司机（driver）”把“我”的朋友送回家。
58. D。由文中的描述可知，人力车司机知道如何到达“目的地（destination）”，也就是老人的家。
59. C。由该空后的gave him the money可知，“我”问了“路费（fare）”并给了他钱。
60. B。由下文中的I waved back可知，这位老人冲“我”“挥（waved）”手。
第二节：
61. the。考查定冠词。由语境可知，此处表示最高级，故填定冠词the。
62. internationally。考查副词。设空处修饰popular，表示“全世界范围地”，故填internationally。
63. takes。考查一般现在时。该句子描述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是The celebration of carnival，故填takes。
64. to watch。考查不定式作状语的用法。“兴奋的游客和当地人涌上街道”是为了“观看游行和庆祝”，故用不定式表示目的。
65. in。考查介词。take part in意为“参加”。
66. more。考查形容词的比较级。由后面的than可知，应填more。
67. Developed。考查过去分词作状语的用法。develop和steel band music之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且develop所表示的动作已经完成，故填Developed。
68. making。考查动词-ing形式作状语的用法。the different sizes and parts of the drums 与make之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且make所表示的动作与谓语动词所表示的动作同时发生，故填making。
69. was seen。考查一般过去时的被动语态。由前面的At the beginning及was not well-received 可知，应用一般过去时，又因为it与see之间是被动关系，故填was seen。
70. that。考查强调句。这是一个强调句，强调的是not until the 1960s，故填that。
[选做题参考答案及解析]
[参考答案]
I. 阅读理解：1-5 CCDDA
II. 完形填空：1-5 ACBCD 6-10 CACAD
11-15 ABDCB 16-20 ADBDB
解析
I. 阅读理解
话题：自然
本文是说明文。在非洲南部的沙漠上，有一种在电线杆上建造巨型鸟巢的小鸟。
1. C。细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的Large nests can remain active across several generations, sometimes over a hundred years可知，拟厦鸟的鸟巢能够使用很长时间。
2. C。细节理解题。由第三、四段可知，Dillon Marsh去阿平顿是为了给拟厦鸟的巢拍照。
3. D。推理判断题。由第七段中的The outer rooms offer shade during the daytime and stay around 8℃ while the inner rooms prevent heat from escaping at night and keep the birds warm可知，拟厦鸟的巢能够在每天不同时间提供不同的温度。
4. D。推理判断题。由倒数第三段中的Viewed from below, the nests have a honeycomb-like structure with each entrance measuring about 3 inches wide and can be up to 10 inches long可知，鸟巢的入口在下面。
5. A。写作目的题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了非洲南部沙漠上利用电线杆建造巨型鸟巢的拟厦鸟，故选A项。
II. 完形填空
话题：社会
本文是议论文。文章主要论述了出国旅游的益处。
1. A。2. C。由该段中的Some people think that it's necessary to travel abroad 和others hold that ... because all the information can be found on TV and the Internet可知，一些人认为有必要出国旅行，“而（while）”其他人认为“没有必要（unnecessary）”出国旅行。
3. B。由下文中的armchair tourism ... has gained popularity可知，“毫无疑问（It's certain）”，随着技术的发展，足不出户的旅游已经盛行。
4. C。由However以及下文的描述可知，作者“不赞同（disagree）”这一观点。
5. D。由文中的描述可知，作者不认为出国旅行不“需要（needed）”了。
6. C。由下文中的foreign travel will grow even further due to the publicity these places get可知，作者认为由于电视和网络对这些地方的宣传，国外旅行将会变得更“受欢迎（popularity）”。
7. A。由下文中的No matter how real computer images are, they are only images and can never be ... the historical objects and natural wonders可知，电脑“永远不可能（never）”替代真正的地方。
8. C。由上下文的描述可知，不论电脑图片多么形象真实，它们只是图片，不能与我们能看到甚至能触摸到的真实的历史文物和自然景观“相比（compared to）”。
9. A。由上文中的computer images和the historical objects and natural wonders that we see in real life可知，此处指两者之间的“不同（difference）”。
10. D。seeing a picture of a mango与上文中的computer images对应，eating one与上文中的we see in real life相对应，故此处指“真正地（actually）”吃芒果。
11. A。由下文的描述可知，游览其他国家是一种“有益的（rewarding）”经历。
12. B。根据常识可知，当我们去国外旅行，我们会去“参观（visit）”当地的名胜古迹。
13. D。由上文中的it's a good exercise和该空后的which does a lot of good to our health可知，我们得到一些“锻炼（exercise）”，这对我们的身体健康有好处。
14. C。由下文中的All this broadens our horizons可知，我们也可以“了解（learn about）”当地的文化和传统。
15. B。由该空后的seeing something on a computer screen可知，“在电脑屏幕上了解一个地方”是被动的“活动（activity）”。
16. A。17. D。由上文的描述可知，“同时（At the same time）”，我们也有“机会（chance）”传播我们的文化。
18. B。由下文的描述可知，这是作者的观点，故用“认为（believe）”。
19. D。由下文中的so we make efforts to go and see these places可知，在电视和网络上看了这些国家后，我们想去一览其貌的欲望会“增加（increases）”。
20. B。由下文中的the large number of tourists ... increasing year after year可知，逐年增加的旅游人数“证明了（proved）”这一点。
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]
Hannah Levine decided she wanted to give hugs to all of the children and families in need at local hospitals.
Because she couldn't give them one by one, Levine, then a sixth-grader, decided she would use her talents to do the next best thing. She began to knit (编织) hats, scarves, and blankets (毛毯) for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Her creations also went to Bundle of Joy, a program that provides newborn baby items (物品) for families in need, and to Knitting Pals by the Bay, a local organization that provides hand-knitted caps to cancer patients.
“I love to knit, and I thought it would be a great idea to make all these handmade items for kids and adults who need them. It would be like a hug for them,” Levine explained.
Levine started the project about a year ago. “I think it's just really fun to do, and it keeps me busy,” said Levine, now 13.
Once she got started, Levine realized that her project could be much bigger than the goods she was able to produce with just her own two hands. So she sent emails to her school and communities (社区), asking for knitted donations (捐赠物) to the project she named “Hannah's Warm Hugs”. She also posted advertisements at Starbucks and other locations in her area. The warm goods began to gush in.
“It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door,” said Levine's mother, Laura Levine. “We ended up with this huge box of items she was donating.”
The knitted items numbered in the hundreds. Levine made her first round of donations around Hanukkah (an eight-day Jewish holiday in November or December) and later received thank-you letters from the organizations. Levine is still knitting, and she said the project will continue.
“It has turned into a bigger thing than she had thought,” her mom said. “It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good.”
21. Hannah Levine knitted hats and scarves _____.
A. to earn some pocket money
B. to raise money for cancer patients
C. for children and families in difficulty
D. for the homeless in her neighborhood
22. The underlined part “gush in” in Paragraph 5 can best be replaced by “_____”.
A. take off
B. flood in
C. run out
D. break in
23. What would be Laura Levine's attitude toward Hannah Levine's project
A. Proud and supportive.
B. Optimistic but worried.
C. Concerned but doubtful.
D. Unfavorable and uncaring.
24. What would be the best title for the text
A. Be ready to lend a helping hand
B. Start a project to show your support
C. 13-year-old girl becomes US best knitter
D. Teen turns knitting hobby into heartwarming project
[B]
Marketing Executive (主管)
Competitive Pay
Jakarta, the country's leading sports shoe company, is looking for a marketing executive to join our busy marketing department. You will have experience of designing and organizing large advertising campaigns. Candidates (申请人) should be prepared to spend time at our overseas companies in Rome and Berlin. Fluency in a European language would be an advantage. This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
The pay will depend on experience.
Assistant to Finance Director
Excellent Pay
Foxtree is an IT company developing software. We are looking for an assistant to the Finance Director. Candidates should have experience of preparing budgets (预算), preferably in the IT industry. Although you will report to the Finance Director, you will also be responsible for assisting the Chief Executive when she travels abroad. There are excellent chances of rapid career progress in the company for the right candidate.
Sales Manager
Excellent Benefits (福利)
Broadgate PLC is one of the largest suppliers of office equipment in the country. The successful candidate will be an energetic person with excellent organisational skills. You will be responsible for leading a large sales team. You will also be expected to develop new market opportunities. This is a challenging opportunity with one of the country's most respected employers.
Chief Administrator
Competitive Pay + Car
Frontline is a national charity that has been working with disadvantaged young people for over 50 years. The administrator will be based in our new London office. Duties will include providing support to the team and keeping our database up to date. The post will suit a self-confident and organised person who is used to working under pressure and alone. This is a very satisfying and worthwhile job for the right person.
25. Which company offers candidates the chance to work abroad
A. Jakarta.
B. Foxtree.
C. Broadgate PLC.
D. Frontline.
26. The right candidate for the post of Broadgate PLC _____.
A. will work for more than one boss
B. needs to be experienced in budgeting
C. needs to be fluent in a foreign language
D. will be in charge of a group of salesmen
27. Frontline offers candidates _____.
A. a means of transport
B. excellent pay and benefits
C. extra money once a year for good work
D. chances to be raised to a higher position
28. What type of writing is this text
A. Project reports.
B. Research plans.
C. Job advertisements.
D. Activity announcements.
[C]
The recent government announcement of an increase in university fees (费用) for the coming school year has angered young people planning to go to university. In addition, it has caused some of them quite understandably to question the value of a university education.
In an ideal (理想的) world, university education would be free and open to all. However in most western countries, students do contribute to the cost of going to university, and most accept that they should pay something towards the benefits they receive from a university education. These benefits include the opportunity to get good jobs in the future, and this course leads to higher pay and a more comfortable lifestyle.
But is it that simple It's true that university graduates may get better jobs, but this clearly means that they will then pay higher taxes (税), which contribute to the economy of the whole country. So, isn't adding further increases to university fees in effect asking students to pay twice Many students already have to take out loans (贷款) to pay for general living costs. This can result in them getting heavily into debt (债务). A report shows that the average student debt already runs into thousands of pounds. Furthermore, many students have to depend on their parents to pay for their education.
On the other hand, the recent increase in university fees has come at the wrong time. It will discourage some students from going to university because they simply cannot afford it. Already many young people are questioning the value of a university education. Everyone seems to have a degree these days, they say, so when they graduate from university, they cannot be sure they will get a well-paid job. Therefore the decision to raise university fees will almost certainly affect the student intake, leading to a drop in numbers.
The suggested increase in fees is unfair to students. Many are already having problems dealing with debt. There's nothing wrong with asking students to contribute to the costs of a university education, but the suggested increase is too much. We should call on the Government to reconsider their decision or risk losing a generation of educated young people.
29. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _____.
A. education in western countries
B. why university fees have increased
C. the benefits of a university education
D. how to get a good university education
30. We learn from Paragraph 3 that _____.
A. many parents refuse to pay for students' education
B. many students are deeply in debt due to university fees
C. university graduates contribute the most to the economy
D. university graduates pay twice as much tax as other people
31. If the university fees are increased, _____.
A. more students will want to get a university education
B. the Government will provide support to poor students
C. students may wonder if it's worth going to university
D. the Government will reduce the living costs of students
32. What is the author's attitude toward the increase in university fees
A. Encouraging.
B. Unconcerned.
C. Optimistic.
D. Unfavorable.
[D]
Most people think Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without mashed potatoes (土豆泥), cranberry sauce (蔓越橘酱), and pumpkin pie (南瓜派). It might surprise you to learn that not one of those foods was served during the 1621 celebration we think of as “The First Thanksgiving.”
In fact, the event itself was not even a Thanksgiving observation. Instead, to the English colonists, it was a harvest (收获) celebration.
In 1620, 102 English men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic to begin a new life. They landed in what we now call Massachusetts. The English chose a site that had been a native village, which they renamed New Plymouth.
The first winter was deadly. Arriving later than planned, the English were forced to build houses during the icy winter weather. Soon sickness spread among them, and half of them died. Fortunately, the illnesses ended by springtime. Living conditions improved as some of the houses were finished and the weather warmed. Gardens and the first crops were planted.
Governor William Bradford later wrote, “They began to gather in the small harvest they had, and to fit up their houses against winter.”
Early in the 1621 celebration, Massasoit, a native leader, and ninety native men visited New Plymouth. Some historians believe that the noise from the English hunting party attracted their attention. Following the English custom, the colonial leaders may have invited Massasoit and his advisors to join them at a “high table,” where the best foods were served. There would have been important business for the leaders to discuss.
It took a lot of work to pull off such a big event. But the combination of feasting (盛宴) and “entertainments” must have made those days enjoyable. There may have been singing, dancing, and games for everyone.
For three days, these two different cultures feasted and visited. Though they didn't speak a common language, they likely enjoyed the time spent together — sharing one another's company in that year's special celebration of plenty.
33. The first winter for the English colonists was _____.
A. rather warm
B. long and boring
C. extremely difficult
D. busy but comfortable
34. What do we know about the 1621 celebration
A. It lasted for a couple of weeks.
B. It was hosted by the native men.
C. It aimed to build business connections with the natives.
D. It was enjoyed by the English colonists and some natives.
35. What's the main idea of the text
A. The first feast in history.
B. The origin of Thanksgiving.
C. How the English colonists survived.
D. Why people celebrate Thanksgiving.
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。
How strong are you
That is a difficult question to answer, whether you are a man or a woman. But, really, I want to ask ... how do you define (定义) your strength How do you know your limits When pushed, we often discover that we are much stronger than we think.
36
Strength is not always just about physical strength. Rather, it's about willpower, discipline and drive. 37 I know some people who are intelligent, but they get very little done in their jobs. And I know others who find work very difficult, but are able to move mountains by their hard work. They have inner (内在的) strength.
Limiting yourself
What I have observed is that most people limit themselves. They limit their output according to how limited they imagine their abilities and strengths to be. Sometimes these limits are based on past experiences. Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities are. 38
Pushing it ...
Many people are working out, but nowhere near as much as they could.
39 Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits. In the gym, bodybuilders discovered this long ago.
But, this is also true when it comes to inner strength.
Want to test your limits Push yourself. Test your limits to see if they are simply what you imagine them to be. Make sure your goals are slightly beyond what you think can be achieved.
You are stronger than you think
Most people underestimate (低估) their strength. As you go through your day, test your limits. Push yourself to find your true limits and define your strength. 40
A. Physical ability
B. What is strength
C. The same applies to daily life.
D. It's about the ability to get things done.
E. Sometimes these limits are based on nothing.
F. If you want to be stronger, you have to push yourself.
G. When you discover how much you've really got, you may surprise even yourself.
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。
I went to complete some incomplete business this afternoon. I 41 the car and was walking towards my destination, when from a distance I saw a(n) 42 man walking towards me in the opposite direction.
As we came close, I saw that he was walking 43 in measured steps and there was a look of pain on his face. He was not feeling 44 , which I could clearly see. I moved on, wanting to go 45 and complete my 46 work.
I soon 47 my destination, completed my work and was 48 where the car was parked, when 49 from a distance I saw the same man sitting on the road. I went up to him.
I bent down and saw that he was tired and 50 . I was concerned and asked him where he stayed 51 my intention was to 52 him home in my car. He gave me the name of the place where he stayed, 53 , the name didn't seem familiar and I didn't want to spend too much time 54 the place, considering the condition of my elderly friend. I 55 on the opposite side of the road were a few auto rickshaws (自动人力车).
I knew the auto rickshaw drivers were the best 56 to unknown places. I called one of the auto rickshaws over and told the 57 to take my friend to his place. After a brief conversation with the man, the driver had a fairly good idea of the direction he had to take to reach the 58 . I asked him about the 59 and gave him the money.
My friend 60 his hand and said softly, “Thank you!” I waved back to the stranger who briefly came, touched my life, and moved away, never to be seen again.
41. A. got into B. started C. pulled out D. parked
42. A. tall B. elderly C. strong D. attractive
43. A. quietly B. calmly C. slowly D. hurriedly
44. A. comfortable B. satisfied C. warm D. bad
45. A. peacefully B. cheerfully C. carefully D. quickly
46. A. difficult B. unfinished C. important D. regular
47. A. reached B. left C. changed D. got
48. A. finding out B. looking for C. returning to D. getting through
49. A. still B. already C. only D. again
50. A. exhausted B. impatient C. surprised D. nervous
51. A. once B. as C. when D. if
52. A. see B. call C. drive D. assist
53. A. however B. instead C. besides D. therefore
54. A. missing out B. searching for C. coming across D. wandering around
55. A. concluded B. suggested C. considered D. noticed
56. A. teachers B. performers C. guides D. friends
57. A. driver B. worker C. host D. boss
58. A. point B. road C. street D. destination
59. A. route B. situation C. fare D. way
60. A. shook B. waved C. raised D. clapped
第Ⅱ卷
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。
The culture of Trinidad and Tobago, an island country located in Caribbean Sea, is focused on carnival and music. Carnival is 61. ________ most well-known cultural festival, and calypso and steel band music are both 62. ________ (international) popular.
The celebration of carnival 63. ________ (take) place across the Caribbean. Each year just before Ash Wednesday, excited vacationers and locals flood the streets 64. ________ (watch) parades and celebrate. Partygoers wear brightly-coloured costumes and spend their days dancing and partying in the streets. The original carnival celebration was only for the ordinary people. Members of the island's upper class would watch, but not take part 65. ________ the parties.
Calypso was particularly popular worldwide in the 1950s. This type of music is 66. ________ (much) about the words than the music.
67. ________ (develop) in Port of Spain in the 1930s, steel band music was originated in the drums used during carnival celebrations. The different sizes and parts of the drums were used to create different sounds, 68. ________ (make) tuning a true skill. At the beginning, this instrument was not well-received by the people of Trinidad and Tobago, because it 69. ________ (see) as a musical form for the lower classes. It was not until the 1960s 70. ________ this art form was truly recognised.
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。
Dear Linda,
I have read your letter, in which you mention that you wanted to lose weight by dieting.
It's naturally for young girls of your ages to wish to look beautiful. Therefore, in my opinion, health is more important than beauty. For a student, studying is the first thing to consider while appearance is the second. So don't let others' opinions to affect your normal life. However, if you do want to lose weight, it's good idea to do it by getting more exercise and change unhealthy eating habits. The most important thing is that you keep a healthy state of mind, as they will help with your studies, and will also help you overcome difficult in dieting.
I hope my advice will be helpful with you.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友约翰想请你为他们的校报撰稿介绍中国的传统节日。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，介绍中国的传统节日——中秋节。
注意：词数100左右。
参考词汇：中秋节 the Mid-Autumn Festival 农历 the lunar calendar
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选做题
There may be few trees in the desert to offer shelter from the burning sun but the sociable weaver bird doesn't let that stop it from building huge nests to house hundreds of birds.
The structures are built around telephone poles (电线杆) in the dry lands of the South African Kalahari Desert using grass and small branches and can weigh up to one ton.
Photographer Dillon Marsh decided to record the habitats (栖息地) constructed by the birds to show how they make good use of the man-made poles in the Kalahari Desert.
Mr Marsh, from Cape Town, says, “I had seen these nests as a child while on a holiday with my family and their huge size had impressed me. I had started to develop an interest in the relationship between people and the environment, and these nests struck me as the perfect subject matter.
“I spent three days exploring the area around the town of Upington in South Africa which forms part of the Kalahari Desert.
“I used a 4×5 view camera to take the photographs. This was the first time I had used such a camera, so I was very happy to get the results that I did.”
The nests are made up of complex structures with a network of rooms within. The outer rooms offer shade (荫凉) during the daytime and stay around 8℃ while the inner rooms prevent heat from escaping at night and keep the birds warm.
Viewed from below, the nests have a honeycomb-like (蜂窝状) structure with each entrance measuring about 3 inches wide and can be up to 10 inches long. Sharp sticks may be placed to prevent natural enemies such as snakes from entering.
Each room houses a pair of weaver birds and often their children and the larger nests can contain more than a hundred birds at a time. Large nests can remain active across several generations (代), sometimes over a hundred years.
In the Kalahari Desert, where water is highly limited, the sociable weaver bird gets all of its water from a diet of insects. They also feed on seed and other plant products.
1. The sociable weaver bird's nest _____.
A. is generally light in weight
B. is mainly made of sharp sticks
C. can be used for a very long time
D. can be used by only several birds
2. Why did Dillon Marsh go to the area around Upington
A. To try out his 4×5 view camera.
B. To spend a holiday with his family.
C. To take pictures of sociable weaver birds' nests.
D. To study environmental problems in the desert.
3. What is an advantage of the nests' structure
A. It can increase the amount of water in the air.
B. It helps sociable weaver birds keep enough honey.
C. It can provide a food source by attracting insects.
D. It offers different temperatures for different times of day.
4. From where does the bird enter its nest
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
5. What is the purpose of the text
A. To give an introduction to a unique bird.
B. To recommend a special type of camera.
C. To describe Marsh's exciting trip to Kalahari.
D. To solve the serious problems of birds' habitats.
II. 完形填空
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。
Some people think that it's necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, 1 others hold that it's 2 because all the information can be found on TV and the Internet.
It's 3 that nowadays, because of technology, armchair tourism through which we can see everything on television and the Internet, has gained popularity. However, I 4 , that traveling abroad will no longer be 5 . In fact, I believe that the 6 of foreign travel will grow even further due to the publicity these places get because of TV and the Internet.
First of all, computers can 7 replace real places. No matter how real computer images (图像) are, they are only images and can never be 8 the historical objects and natural wonders that we see in real life or even are allowed to touch. The 9 can be compared to seeing a picture of a mango and 10 eating one.
Secondly, visiting other countries is a 11 experience in many respects. For one thing, it's a good exercise. When we make a trip to a foreign country and 12 the places of interest there, we get some 13 which does a lot of good to our health. We also 14 the culture and traditions of the place. All this broadens our horizons (视野) which can never be done by the passive (被动的) 15 of seeing something on a computer screen. 16 , we also get a 17 to spread the good points of our own culture.
Finally, I 18 that after seeing these countries on TV or the Internet, our desire (渴望) to actually see these sites 19 even more and so we make efforts to go and see these places. This can be 20 by the large number of tourists going to foreign places that has been increasing year after year.
In conclusion, armchair tourism is here today but international travel will still be needed in the future.
1. A. while B. since C. because D. though
2. A. simple B. impossible C. unnecessary D. boring
3. A. strange B. certain C. preferable D. important
4. A. suppose B. imagine C. disagree D. consider
5. A. forgotten B. supported C. controlled D. needed
6. A. quality B. variety C. popularity D. difficulty
7. A. never B. just C. still D. almost
8. A. related to B. combined with C. compared to D. replaced by
9. A. difference B. opinion C. advantage D. conclusion
10. A. properly B. completely C. immediately D. actually
11. A. rewarding B. personal C. common D. tiring
12. A. know B. visit C. mark D. search
13. A. pain B. work C. knowledge D. exercise
14. A. keep up B. hand down C. learn about D. think of
15. A. operation B. activity C. role D. advice
16. A. At the same time B. For example C. One way or another D. In general
17. A. task B. way C. plan D. chance
18. A. suggest B. believe C. understand D. announce
19. A. shows B. develops C. follows D. increases
20. A. continued B. proved C. achieved D. started
参考答案
21-25 CBADA 26-30 DACCB
31-35 CDCDB 36-40 BDEFG 41-45 DBCAD
46-50 BACDA 51-55 BCABD 56-60 CADCB
61. the 62. internationally 63. takes
64. to watch 65. in 66. more
67. Developed 68. making 69. was seen
70. that
短文改错：
71. ... you mention that ... mention → mentioned
72. It's naturally for ... naturally → natural
73. ... of your ages ... ages → age
74. Therefore ... Therefore → However
75. ... opinions to affect ... 去掉to
76. ... it's good idea ... good前加a
77. ... change unhealthy ... change → changing
78. ... as they will help ... they → it
79. ... overcome difficult ... difficult → difficulties
80. ... be helpful with you. with → to / for
One possible version:
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, which is celebrated on August 15 in the Chinese lunar calendar. Family members try to go home for the celebration no matter how busy or how far away they are. The most popular food is moon cakes, which are round and look like a full moon. The moon is the brightest this night. People eat the delicious food while they are enjoying the beautiful moon hanging in the dark sky. At this time, some people like to tell children a story about the rabbit on the moon.
What a great festival!
部分解析
阅读理解：
第一节：
A篇 (人际关系)
本文是记叙文。13岁女孩Hannah Levine为当地贫困的家庭和孩子们编织衣帽，得到了大家的赞扬。
21. C。细节理解题。由第二段中的She began to knit hats, scarves, and blankets for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford可知，Hannah Levine织帽子、围巾和毛毯主要是为了帮助贫困的孩子和家庭。
22. B。猜测词义题。由倒数第三段中的It was amazing; more strangers than people she knew started dropping donations at our door和We ended up with this huge box of items可推知，充满爱心的物品大量涌进来。由此推断，gush in意为“涌进”。
23. A。推理判断题。由倒数第三段中Hannah的母亲Laura说的话以及最后一段中的It made her feel pretty good; it made us feel pretty good可知，Hannah的母亲对她的工作感到自豪，同时非常支持她的工作。
24. D。标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了13岁女孩Hannah Levine把自己织的帽子、围巾和毛毯捐赠给贫困的孩子和家庭，并号召周围人也伸出援手帮助穷人的故事，D项能概括文章主旨。
B篇 (计划与愿望)
本文是应用文。文章是四则招聘广告。
25. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的Candidates should be prepared to spend time at our overseas companies in Rome and Berlin可知，Jakarta公司为求职者提供海外工作的机会。
26. D。细节理解题。由文中的You will be responsible for leading a large sales team可知，Broadgate PLC的销售主管将负责领导销售团队。
27. A。推理判断题。由最后一段中对Frontline的介绍中的Competitive Pay + Car可知，Frontline提供交通工具。
28. C。文章体裁题。由文章的内容和形式可知，本文是招聘广告。
C篇 (社会)
本文是议论文。政府宣布新学年大学学费增加，这激怒了计划去读大学的学生。
29. C。段落大意题。由第二段中的These benefits include the opportunity to get good jobs in the future, and this course leads to higher pay and a more comfortable lifestyle可知，该段主要阐述了学生从大学教育中得到的益处。
30. B。细节理解题。由第三段中的Many students already have to take out loans ... the average student debt already runs into thousands of pounds可知，由于支付大学费用，很多学生已经负债累累。
31. C。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Already many young people are questioning the value of a university education可知，如果大学学费增加，很多学生会考虑上大学是否值得。
32. D。推理判断题。由最后一段中的unfair和the suggested increase is too much以及最后一句可知，作者反对增加大学学费。
D篇 (节假日活动)
本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了感恩节的起源。
33. C。 推理判断题。由第四段中的The first winter was deadly ... Soon sickness spread among them, and half of them died可知，英国殖民者在美国马萨诸塞州的第一个冬天异常艰难。
34. D。细节理解题。由第六段和最后一段的描述可知，当地人参加了英国殖民者的庆祝会。
35. B。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了感恩节的起源和由来。
第二节：
话题：健康
本文是说明文。给自己施加点压力，突破自己的极限，我们会更强大。
36. B。由下文中的Strength is not always just about physical strength. Rather, it's about willpower, discipline and drive可知，本段主要说明什么是力量。
37. D。由该空前的it's about willpower, discipline and drive以及该空后的描述可知，力量指的是意志力、纪律、动力，是一种能够做好事情的能力。
38. E。由该空前的Sometimes these limits are based on past experiences. Sometimes they are based on what they think their abilities are可知，E项“有些人毫无任何根据就限定了自己的力量”符合此处语境。
39. F。由该段的主旨Pushing it ...以及该空后的Pushing yourself is what it takes to increase your limits可知，F项“如果你想变得更强大，你就要给自己点压力”符合此处语境。
40. G。由该段的主旨You are stronger than you think以及文中的描述可知，G项“当你发现你真正的力量时，你会发现自己都感到不可思议”符合此处语境。
英语知识运用：
第一节：
话题：人际关系
本文是记叙文。作者在完成工作返回的路上设法送一位老人回家。
41. D。由下文中的where the car was parked可知，“我”把车“停好（parked）”，朝着目的地走去。
42. B。由下文中的considering the condition of my elderly friend可知，“我”看到一位“老（elderly）”人朝“我”走来。
43. C。由该空后的in measured steps可知，他走得很“缓慢（slowly）”。
44. A。由上文中的there was a look of pain on his face可知，“我”可以看出来他感觉不“舒服（comfortable）”。
45. D。46. B。由上文中的complete some incomplete business 和I moved on可知，“我”想走“快点（quickly）”去完成“未完成的（unfinished）”工作。
47. A。由文中的描述可知，“我”很快“到达了（reached）”目的地。
48. C。由下文中的where the car was parked可知，“我”“返回（returning to）”停车的地方。
49. D。由上下文的描述可知，“我”“再次（again）”从远处看到这位老人。
50. A。由该空前的he was tired可知，“我”看到老人已经“筋疲力尽（exhausted）”。
51. B。由上下文的描述可知，此处表示原因，故用“由于（as）”。
52. C。由该空后的in my car可知，“我”想“开车（drive）”送他回家。
53. A。由该空后的the name didn't seem familiar可知，“然而（however）”“我”并不熟悉那个地名。
54. B。由下文的描述可知，“我”不想花太多时间去“寻找（searching for）”老人住的地方。
55. D。 “我”“注意到（noticed）”路对面有很多自动人力车。
56. C。由文中的描述以及常识可知，“我”知道人力车司机是去往不知名地方最好的“向导（guides）”。
57. A。由上下文的描述可知，“我”告诉自动人力车“司机（driver）”把“我”的朋友送回家。
58. D。由文中的描述可知，人力车司机知道如何到达“目的地（destination）”，也就是老人的家。
59. C。由该空后的gave him the money可知，“我”问了“路费（fare）”并给了他钱。
60. B。由下文中的I waved back可知，这位老人冲“我”“挥（waved）”手。
第二节：
61. the。考查定冠词。由语境可知，此处表示最高级，故填定冠词the。
62. internationally。考查副词。设空处修饰popular，表示“全世界范围地”，故填internationally。
63. takes。考查一般现在时。该句子描述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时，又因为主语是The celebration of carnival，故填takes。
64. to watch。考查不定式作状语的用法。“兴奋的游客和当地人涌上街道”是为了“观看游行和庆祝”，故用不定式表示目的。
65. in。考查介词。take part in意为“参加”。
66. more。考查形容词的比较级。由后面的than可知，应填more。
67. Developed。考查过去分词作状语的用法。develop和steel band music之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且develop所表示的动作已经完成，故填Developed。
68. making。考查动词-ing形式作状语的用法。the different sizes and parts of the drums 与make之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且make所表示的动作与谓语动词所表示的动作同时发生，故填making。
69. was seen。考查一般过去时的被动语态。由前面的At the beginning及was not well-received 可知，应用一般过去时，又因为it与see之间是被动关系，故填was seen。
70. that。考查强调句。这是一个强调句，强调的是not until the 1960s，故填that。
[选做题参考答案及解析]
[参考答案]
I. 阅读理解：1-5 CCDDA
II. 完形填空：1-5 ACBCD 6-10 CACAD
11-15 ABDCB 16-20 ADBDB
解析
I. 阅读理解
话题：自然
本文是说明文。在非洲南部的沙漠上，有一种在电线杆上建造巨型鸟巢的小鸟。
1. C。细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的Large nests can remain active across several generations, sometimes over a hundred years可知，拟厦鸟的鸟巢能够使用很长时间。
2. C。细节理解题。由第三、四段可知，Dillon Marsh去阿平顿是为了给拟厦鸟的巢拍照。
3. D。推理判断题。由第七段中的The outer rooms offer shade during the daytime and stay around 8℃ while the inner rooms prevent heat from escaping at night and keep the birds warm可知，拟厦鸟的巢能够在每天不同时间提供不同的温度。
4. D。推理判断题。由倒数第三段中的Viewed from below, the nests have a honeycomb-like structure with each entrance measuring about 3 inches wide and can be up to 10 inches long可知，鸟巢的入口在下面。
5. A。写作目的题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了非洲南部沙漠上利用电线杆建造巨型鸟巢的拟厦鸟，故选A项。
II. 完形填空
话题：社会
本文是议论文。文章主要论述了出国旅游的益处。
1. A。2. C。由该段中的Some people think that it's necessary to travel abroad 和others hold that ... because all the information can be found on TV and the Internet可知，一些人认为有必要出国旅行，“而（while）”其他人认为“没有必要（unnecessary）”出国旅行。
3. B。由下文中的armchair tourism ... has gained popularity可知，“毫无疑问（It's certain）”，随着技术的发展，足不出户的旅游已经盛行。
4. C。由However以及下文的描述可知，作者“不赞同（disagree）”这一观点。
5. D。由文中的描述可知，作者不认为出国旅行不“需要（needed）”了。
6. C。由下文中的foreign travel will grow even further due to the publicity these places get可知，作者认为由于电视和网络对这些地方的宣传，国外旅行将会变得更“受欢迎（popularity）”。
7. A。由下文中的No matter how real computer images are, they are only images and can never be ... the historical objects and natural wonders可知，电脑“永远不可能（never）”替代真正的地方。
8. C。由上下文的描述可知，不论电脑图片多么形象真实，它们只是图片，不能与我们能看到甚至能触摸到的真实的历史文物和自然景观“相比（compared to）”。
9. A。由上文中的computer images和the historical objects and natural wonders that we see in real life可知，此处指两者之间的“不同（difference）”。
10. D。seeing a picture of a mango与上文中的computer images对应，eating one与上文中的we see in real life相对应，故此处指“真正地（actually）”吃芒果。
11. A。由下文的描述可知，游览其他国家是一种“有益的（rewarding）”经历。
12. B。根据常识可知，当我们去国外旅行，我们会去“参观（visit）”当地的名胜古迹。
13. D。由上文中的it's a good exercise和该空后的which does a lot of good to our health可知，我们得到一些“锻炼（exercise）”，这对我们的身体健康有好处。
14. C。由下文中的All this broadens our horizons可知，我们也可以“了解（learn about）”当地的文化和传统。
15. B。由该空后的seeing something on a computer screen可知，“在电脑屏幕上了解一个地方”是被动的“活动（activity）”。
16. A。17. D。由上文的描述可知，“同时（At the same time）”，我们也有“机会（chance）”传播我们的文化。
18. B。由下文的描述可知，这是作者的观点，故用“认为（believe）”。
19. D。由下文中的so we make efforts to go and see these places可知，在电视和网络上看了这些国家后，我们想去一览其貌的欲望会“增加（increases）”。
20. B。由下文中的the large number of tourists ... increasing year after year可知，逐年增加的旅游人数“证明了（proved）”这一点。