Module 3 Music
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
[A]
Carol: I started playing the cello (大提琴) when I was about eight or nine. It was great playing the cello because I was in youth orchestras and we went abroad to do tours. But anyway, when I got to university, I stopped playing. Well, there just wasn't time and there were so many other things to do. Luckily, I took it up after my 25th birthday and joined a band.
Daniel: When I was little, I thought I'd end up learning the guitar like my father, but then I decided that I wanted to have my own instrument (乐器), so I chose the trumpet (小号). I'm in the school jazz band and I'd like to be a musician when I grow up, but my dad says it's difficult to make a living from music. But I don't want to be a lawyer like him. It's so boring.
Carmen: Nobody likes living near someone like me because when I practise, I make a lot of noise! But you have to keep practising, don't you? Otherwise it gets more and more difficult. The trouble is, in the summer, when it's hot, I have to open the windows, so the whole street gets to hear it if I'm not careful. I love playing the drums and I play in a fantastic band.
Vince: I've played the guitar for as long as I can remember, but when I was trying to make it as a musician after school, I used to play in the Underground in?London?to make a bit of extra money. I kept on playing, but I ran a restaurant to make a living. When I get any spare time I still play. I've got a few friends who like music too and we formed a band.
21. Why did Carol give up playing the cello?
A. She couldn't go abroad to play.
B. She turned to other instruments.
C. She found it boring to play it all day.
D. She couldn't spare any time to play it.
22. What does Daniel think of being a musician?
A. It will be fun to do it.
B. It will be hard to make it.
C. It will never make him rich.
D. It will make his father satisfied.
23. What troubles Carmen?
A. She cannot play well in public.????
B. The street is so noisy in the summer.
C. It's hard to keep practising in the summer.
D. Playing the drums causes a disturbance to others.
24. What made Vince start restaurant business?
A. He was interested in it.
B. He was unable to live on music.
C. He needed money to form a band.
D. He was encouraged by his friends.
[B]
Katie Smith Milway, author of the CitizenKid series, encourages children to be better citizens (公民). Milway's most well-known book is called?One Hen: How One Small?Loan (贷款)?Made a Big Difference. The book is inspired (赋予灵感) by the true story of Kwabena?“Kojo” Darko. It tells how a poor boy, Darko, in?Ghana?receives a small loan and buys a hen. This results in 25 more hens. The farm is enough to support Kojo's family and provide a livelihood for others.
In a recent interview, Darko talked about how the hen changed his life. “It was amazing,” he said. “I slept with the chicken; I did everything with the chicken. It brought us money, and I was able to go to school and study.” The tiny farm finally grew into one of the largest in?West Africa.
Darko went on to become chairman of Opportunity International, an organization that gives loans to people who cannot get them from a bank. “I want to give people who are poor and needy a chance just as someone did for me,” Darko said.
By writing about how small kindnesses can help families like Darko's, Milway hopes to encourage kids to deal with such problems as poverty (贫穷).?“Build a little business,”?she said.?“Maybe it's a lemonade stand. Maybe it's bigger than that. With the money you have made, you have a choice of spending it, saving it, or giving it to help others.”
Milway likes the idea of kids volunteering (志愿工作). When she was growing up, she enjoyed taking part in church activities and her school service organizations. She said that her mother encouraged her by volunteering and helping international students.?“We were always a home where they could feel welcome,” Milway said.
25. According to Paragraph 1,?One Hen: How One Small?Loan?Made a Big Difference?_____.
A. is based on a true story?????
B. is Milway's latest book
C. was written for poor kids
D. offers advice on raising hens
26. What can we learn about Opportunity International?
A. It was started by Darko.
B. It gives jobs to the poor.
C. It is in need of volunteers.
D. It provides loans for the poor.
27. What's Milway's suggestion for kids??
A. Start small businesses.
B. Spend money carefully.
C. Take part in school activities.
D. Help international students fit in.
28. What's the purpose of the text?
A. To tell a life-changing story.
B. To advertise a best-selling book.
C. To encourage kids to make a difference.?
D. To show the importance of making loans.
[C]
When you first step into a classroom, one of the first things to catch your eye is usually a list of rules. However, there's one rule that you just can't help but question: No electronics. In reality, the classrooms in our schoolhave an aversion to?modern technology, so electronic devices (设备) such as computers and cellphones are not allowed, for they are thought to have a bad influence on children's attention at class. However, is it possible that these devices could actually be used to improve our learning experience?
As is known to us, these years we have spent so much time talking about the disadvantages of modern technology that we've failed to see their advantages in a classroom. Many children of the 80's and 90's still remember learning about history by playing the game?The Oregon Trail, and many of us 2000's kids remember games such as?Brain Age?that encouraged our cognitive (认知的) development.
It doesn't end with educational games, either. Take?Minecraft?for example. While a parent may complain (抱怨) that their child spends too much time playing the hit video game, what they probably fail to realize is that their child's brain is being enriched with information allowing creativity and problem-solving. Children who play on public or local computers may also pick up on social skills. For older children, creating computer games can be a great introduction to coding (编码). Many schools have begun to bring the game into their classrooms.
In the end, it's important that we welcome technological development in our classrooms and see the educational value in having fun. School no longer must mean sitting down for hours in front of a pictureless textbook. Instead, school can be a place where children are able to see learning as a lifelong experience.
29. What does the underlined part “have an aversion to” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Change.
B. Dislike.
C. Expect.
D. Overuse.
30. Some computer games are mentioned to show _____.
A. parents know little about computer games
B. children can create better computer games
C. children can learn from computer games
D. parents only welcome educational games
31. What is the author's attitude towards electronic devices?
A. He is against them.??
B. He is in favor of them.
C. He is uninterested in them.????????
D. He is uncertain about them.?
[D]
They are sisters. They are in a car. They are arguing and one of them tries to leave. The two girls are acting but for 17-year-old Ellie it's not all that far from the truth. Next week she will be in court to testify (作证) against a friend who hurt her.?“Being here makes me forget all about that,” she says.
At Breeze Arts Foundation in?Leeds, eight young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are practising what their acting teacher Fiona has presented to them.
Breeze Arts Foundation, which has been running for five years, is trying to get young people who are Neet (not in education, employment, or training) or in danger of becoming Neets back into education or work.
Each member of the group tells a different story. Some are here because they simply can't stay in school, some because they have family problems, and some because they have a history of breaking the law.
The course members attend a 12-week programme. While here they will all work towards an Arts Award (奖) and an end-of-term performance.
Sarah McGlinchey is the course keyworker. As well as designing the courses, she does one-on-one work with the students, helping with everything from housing to job hunting. Lessons are given on Wednesdays and Thursdays but the rest of the time McGlinchey focuses on (集中精力于) one-to-one support.
Some of the teens here will never go on to work in the performing arts, but some will make careers in the area. One former member has worked at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Another student went on to university to study modern art. Whatever happens, McGlinchey says,?“Learning about performing arts and the arts industry builds their confidence (自信) and shows them what chances are out there.”
32. What does Ellie probably think of the course?
A. It is challenging.
B. It takes her pain away.
C. It teaches her some basic truths.
D. It gives her knowledge about law.
33. What is the purpose of the course?
A. To help youths in difficult situations.
B. To encourage youths to enter college.???
C. To teach arts lessons to local students.?
D. To pick out excellent star performers.?
34. What can we learn about the course from the last paragraph?
A. It allows students to enjoy works of art.
B. It is attracting more members these days.
C. It helps the members believe in themselves.
D. It needs more support from the arts industry.
35. What would be the best title for the text??
A. Performing arts gives Neets a new start
B. Each teenager tells you a different story?
C. Teens make careers in the performing arts
D. Breeze Arts Foundation offers acting courses
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。
Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global (全球的) village.??36??
Greetings
How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American or Canadian shakes your hand while looking you straight in the eyes.??37??In Japan, you should bow (鞠躬). In?Thailand, the greeting is made by pressing both hands together at the chest and bowing your head a bit.
Clothes
?38??In some Asian countries, you shouldn't reveal (显露) the body, especially women. In?Japan, you should take off your shoes when entering a house or a restaurant. Remember to place them together facing the door you came in. This is also true in?South Korea,?Thailand, and?Iran.
Food and drink
In?Italy,?Spain?and?Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours.??39??In?Britain, you might have a business lunch and do business as you eat. In?Mexico?and?Japan, lunch is a time to relax and socialize. And the Japanese rarely drink alcohol (酒) at lunchtime.
Doing business
?40??You should include your company name and your position. In?Japan, you must present your card with both hands, with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.
A. In many parts of?Asia, there is no physical touch at all.?????
B. Sometimes, social events end with singing and dancing.
C. But this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.
D. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner.
E. Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear.
F. In many countries, business hours are from 9.00 or 10.00 to 5.00 or 6.00.
G. In most countries, showing business cards is important for all introductions.
第三部分：?语言知识运用?（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Six-year-old Mia Rabii is from?California. She didn't expect to become a(n)??41??when she went for a walk with her mom recently. But when some strangers called out for??42?, Mia and her mom ran to their side.
It turns out that some ducklings (小鸭子) had gotten stuck and the people who found them were unable to??43??them. But luckily for the ducklings, Mia had just what it took to bring them to??44?. Now the six-year-old's??45?act is being talked about around the world.
It all??46??when a family found a mother duck??47??with only one duckling. The father duck was nearby, but??48?, there were no other ducklings following them.??49??the family knew that ducks often travel in flocks (群), they realized that something was probably??50?.
Then suddenly, there were strange??51??coming from a drainage pipe (排水管). They were the cries of ducklings. It turned out that the other ducklings had??52??into the pipe and gotten stuck. Unluckily, no one in the family had slim (纤细的) enough??53??to reach down and pull out the ducklings — but??54?, there was a hero nearby.
The family??55??Mia and her mom, who immediately rushed to them. The family filled Mia and her mom in on what had??56?, and Mia decided to take action??57??and try to bring the ducklings to safety.
Mia put her arm down into the darkness and carefully??58??the first duckling. Mia then rushed back to save the??59??duckling. And the next ... until she had brought all eight ducklings to safety.
After Mia saved the little creatures from??60?, the overjoyed mother duck went off with her beloved ducklings.
41. A. actor ? ? ? ? ? ?B. interviewer? C. hero ? ? ??D. doctor
42. A. advice????? ????? B. help?????? C. treatment ? ? D. encouragement
43. A. lose ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B. feed ? C. protect ? ? ? D. save
44. A. safety ? ? ? ? ?B. health ?????? C. joy ? ? ? ? ? ?D. strength
45. A. smart ? ? ? ? ? ?B. creative??? C. kind ? ? ? ? ? D. fair
46. A. succeeded ? ? ? B. failed?????? C. stopped???? ?????????? D. started
47. A. working?? ????? ?? B. walking?? ?? C. waiting ? ? ? ? ? ?D. playing
48. A. strangely ? ? ? ? B. suddenly??? C. usually ? ? ? ? ?D. undoubtedly
49. A. Though ? ? ? ? ?B. If????????? C. Before ?? ? ? ? ? D. Because
50. A. wrong ? ? ? ? ? ??B. different???? C. common ? ? ? ? ? ?D. familiar
51. A. warnings ? ? ? ? ?B. feelings???? C. sounds ?? ? ? D. smells
52. A. broken??? ??????? B. fallen?????? C. looked ? ? ? ?D. flown
53. A. ropes ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B. arms?? ???? C. sticks ? ? ?? D. fingers
54. A. surprisingly ? ? ? B. clearly?????? C. naturally? ? ? ?D. luckily
55. A. nodded to ? ? ? ? B. listened to???? C. laughed at??? ????????D. shouted at
56. A. happened ? ? ? ?B. changed?????? C. remained ? ? ? ? D. finished
57. A. patiently?? ?????? ? B. secretly?????? C. immediately ? ? ? D. finally
58. A. guided??? ???????? B. examined????? C. covered ? ? ? ? ? D. lifted
59. A. same? ????????????? B. other?? ??? C. next ? ? ? ? ?D. last
60. A. fear ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B. doubt ?????? C. danger ? ? ? ? ?D. anger
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Country music is one of the most popular 61. ________ (kind) of music in the?United States. 62. ________ is pleasant to hear country music because it tells real-life stories and sounds like the way people 63. ________ (real) talk.
Country music, which 64. ________ (play) on guitars, comes from two types of music. One is the 65. ________ (tradition) music of the people in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern?United States. 66. ________ other is the cowboy music from the west. At first, country music was popular mostly in the South. But during World War II, thousands of southerners 67. ________ (go) to the Northeast and?Midwest?to work in the factories. They took their music with 68. ________ (they). Soldiers from the rest of the country also sang country music in the army camps of the South. Sung by thousands of southerners and soldiers, it slowly became 69. ________ (popular) than before.
Today country music is popular everywhere in the?United States?and?Canada. English stars sing it in British English, and people in other countries sing it in their own languages. The music 70. ________ started with cowboys and poor southerners is now popular all over the world.?
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。
Last year, I studied in?Ireland?and made many friends from different countries. Yesterday, receive a letter from a Spanish friend brings back my memories of studying in?Ireland. She told me about some of the other people I met them in?Ireland. She also said that two of my other friend would write me from?Italy. I felt happily and lucky because I made the lot of good friends when I was in?Ireland. It was really interested for me to meet people from so much different countries. I think that we not only improved our English, but we also got know people from all over the world and this is importance. I will never forget this experience.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，目前在美国某所中学做交换生。最近得知好友Jack的学校将举办一场音乐会。请你给Jack写一封电子邮件，询问具体情况。内容包括：
1.?外校学生是否可以免费参加，是否需着正装；
2.?音乐会的时间、地点及内容。
注意：
1.?词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2.?可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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
It takes a specific personality type to get up on stage in front of family, friends and strangers and play a character unlike yourself. When you also have to speak, sing and dance on the stage, the task is hard. If you're a young person with Down's syndrome (唐氏综合征), it becomes even harder.
People with Down's syndrome have intellectual and developmental problems, so it?can be really hard for them?to memorise?and?read. But eight theatre lovers?have?done just that,?with some help from local theatre group Hong Kong Players.
Today, the eight performers with Down's syndrome are giving a performance at Grappas Cellar in Jardine House, Central. The show starts at 11.30 am and?the tickets are HK$150.
The Hong Kong Players representatives (代表) working with them, Adam Walker, Candice Caalsen and Claire Johnson, are all performers themselves, and all teach performing arts; they admit working with the group was a special experience.
“Neither Candice, Claire nor myself are specialist teachers for people with special needs, so it has largely been trial and error (反复试验). The members find it hard to remember movements and words, but with repetition, they have developed their skills,”?says Walker.
Walker?says that the things expected of performers in shows can be difficult for people with Down's syndrome, adding that the ages of them — from six to 32 — make it hard to hold everyone's attention at the same time.
He hopes the project can show the public how young people with Down's syndrome can take part in all kinds of events. “We believe all people with Down's syndrome have all sorts of talents, especially in the arts. The performance has helped increase their self expression and self-confidence.”
But it's not all about the actors?—?the Hong Kong Players believe the project will help the public better understand people with Down's syndrome.?“We feel that it is important to offer the skills of our members to the wider community (社区) in order to help people understand other less represented members of society,” says Walker.
1. What does Paragraph 1 try to show about people with Down's syndrome?
A. The reasons why they should perform.
B. The importance of getting them to perform.
C. The difficulties they have when performing.
D. The requirements for them when performing.
2. What do we know about the eight theatre lovers?
A. They are all troubled teenagers.
B. They have put on their own show.
C. Some of them have Down's syndrome.
D. Some of them are part of Hong Kong Players.
3. What does?Walker?think of working with the eight theatre lovers?
A. It is enjoyable.
B. It is demanding.
C. It is a great comfort.
D. It is a bit dangerous.
4. What would?Walker?like the public to do for people with Down's syndrome?
A. Help develop their skills.
B. Find their artistic talents.
C. Better understand them.
D. Provide jobs for them.
B
For people living in?California, especially in?Irvine, it will be hard to imagine a place without clean water, enough food, and safe houses. However, some people in?Mexico?are fighting against poverty endlessly in order to survive.
I decided to take a break from my busy summer in July last year by volunteering at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Tijuana, Mexico. During my trip, after spending time with some of the orphans, I noticed that their eyes shined with thirst to learn, to socialize and to succeed. All they need is a chance to receive education.
However, the lack of social programs makes it hard for these children to even dream about achieving their academic goals (目标). Therefore, many orphanages depend heavily on organizations and companies for funding (提供资金) in order to improve the quality of education for the orphans.
According to OECD Better Life Index, only 37% of adults in the country between 25-64 have completed upper secondary education. Although the percentage has increased compared to ten years ago, it is still greatly lower than the OECD average of 75%. Despite the government's recent effort to carry out social programs to increase enrollment (登记入学), dropout rates still remain high and many don't finish high school.
However, by changing the overall studying environment and by increasing awareness (意识) of such poverty-stricken areas, the orphans can learn in a better environment with educated teachers and read proper textbooks. As a result, more funding is needed. More funding can also help teenagers get into college in order to achieve their dreams.
Moreover, students need to be provided with the chances to experience non-academic activities in school, such as music programs, computer science, and performing arts so that they can become true intellectuals.
5. What did the author realize about orphans during his trip to?Mexico?
A. They never thought they would succeed.
B. They had a strong desire for knowledge.
C. They had no interest in physical activities.
D. They liked staying alone most of the time.
6. What does the author want to show by giving numbers in Paragraph 4?
A. The government has tried its best.
B. Most Mexicans are poorly educated.
C. The future looks bright for Mexicans.
D. There is a shortage of schools in?Mexico.
7. What does the author think can help the orphans in?Mexico?
A. More volunteering programs.
B. Higher academic goals.
C. Lower education costs.
D. Further funding.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Education is the key to success for all students. ??????????
B. Taking part in activities makes smart students. ????????????
C. Social programs are now available to students.?????????????
D. Non-academic activities are equally important.
答案
21-25 DADBA??? 26-30 DACBC
31-35 BBACA?????? ??? 36-40 CAEDG???
41-45 CBDAC 46-50 DBADA??? ??????
51-55 CBBDD??? 56-60 ACDCC
61. kinds ??? ????????????? 62. It ? ? ? ? ? ? ?63. really????
64. is played? ?????? ????65. traditional???? 66. The?????
67. went ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 68. them ? ? ? ? 69. more popular?
70. which / that
短文改错
71. ... receive a letter ...?? ?? receive?→?receiving
72. ... brings back ... ? ? ? ? ? brings?→?brought
73. ... I met them ...????????? ?? ?去掉them
74. ... other friend ...???????? ?? friend?→?friends
75. ... felt happily ...???????? ??? happily?→?happy
76. ... the lot of ... ? ? ? ? ? ? ?the?→?a
77. ... really interested ...? ?? interested?→?interesting
78. ... so much ... ? ? ? ? ? ? much?→?many
79. ... got know ... ? ? ? ? ? ? ?know前加to
80. ... this is importance. ? ? ?importance?→?important
书面表达
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
I’ve just got the news that a concert will be held in your school. You know, I have a great interest in music so I’d like to attend it very much. Here I’m writing to ask for more information about it.
First, I’m wondering whether students from other schools like me will be allowed to attend it for free? If it is possible, should I wear formal clothing? Second, I’d like to know the exact time and place of the concert. Third, could you tell me what will be performed during the concert?
I would appreciate it if you could send me a reply as soon as possible.
????????????????????????????????????????? Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解
第一节
A篇（文娱）
本文是应用文。四个人分别谈论了自己喜爱的乐器和演奏经历。
21. D。细节理解题。由Carol部分中的But anyway, when I got to university, I stopped playing. Well, there just wasn't time and there were so many other things to do可知，上大学后，卡萝尔没有时间继续演奏大提琴。
22. A。推理判断题。由Daniel部分中的I'd like to be a musician when I grow up, but my dad says it's difficult to make a living from music. But I don't want to be a lawyer like him. It's so boring可知，丹尼尔认为他父亲的职业（律师）很无趣，由此推断，他认为做一名音乐家是有趣的。
23. D。细节理解题。由Carmen部分中的when I practise, I make a lot of noise和The trouble is, in the summer, when it's hot, I have to open the windows, so the whole street gets to hear it if I'm not careful可知，卡门担心敲鼓的时候吵着别人。
24. B。推理判断题。由Vince部分中的I used to play in the Underground in London to make a bit of extra money. I kept on playing, but I ran a restaurant to make a living可知，文斯通过开饭店挣钱，因为他无法依靠音乐维持生计。
B篇（日常活动）
本文是记叙文。Milway最受欢迎的一本书讲述了一个小男孩在贷款的帮助下通过养鸡改变自己和周围人生存状况的故事，鼓励孩子们改变自己的处境，进而帮助他人，改变世界。
25. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的The book is inspired by the true story of Kwabena?“Kojo”?Darko可知，这本书是根据真实故事创作的。
26. D。细节理解题。由第三段中的Opportunity International, an organization that gives loans to people who cannot get them from a bank可知，该机构为穷人提供贷款。
27. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“Build a little business,”?she said.?“Maybe it's a lemonade stand. Maybe it's bigger than that可知，Milway建议孩子们可以通过做一些小生意来对抗贫困问题。
28. C。写作目的题。由第一段中Milway最受欢迎的书的标题One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference以及最后一段中的Milway likes the idea of kids volunteering可推断，本文通过介绍Milway最受欢迎的书的内容（根据真实故事创作）鼓励孩子们改善环境，改变世界。
C篇（现代技术）
本文是议论文。作者认为电子设备对课堂有益。作者通过举电脑游戏的例子告诉读者：在课堂中融入现代科技有利于孩子们学习。
29. B。词义猜测题。由下文中的electronic devices such as computers and cellphones are not allowed, for they are thought to have a bad influence on children's attention at class可知，作者所在的学校并不喜欢使用现代科技，故该词意为“不喜欢，厌恶”。
30. C。推理判断题。第二、三段介绍了具有教育意义的电脑游戏和最新的娱乐性的电脑游戏都可以对孩子们产生益处。
31. B。推理判断题。由第二段中的we've failed to see their advantages in a classroom和最后一段中的it's important that we welcome technological development in our classrooms and see the educational value in having fun可知，作者非常赞成在课堂上使用电子设备辅助教学。
D篇（艺术）
本文是说明文。英国利兹市的一个表演艺术课程让很多边缘青年开始了新生活。
32. B。细节理解题。由第一段中的Being here makes me forget all about that可知，这个课程能够让Ellie忘记痛苦。
33. A。推理判断题。由第三段中的get young people ... back into education or work可知，该课程的目的是帮助那些处于各种困境的青年步入正轨。
34. C。推理判断题。由最后一段中的builds their confidence可知，该课程帮助学习者增强信心。
35. A。标题归纳题。英国利兹市的一个表演艺术课程帮助边缘青年走上正轨，给他们带来新生。故A项做标题符合文意。
第二节
话题：社会
本文是说明文。现在，出国旅行变得越来越容易，而了解各国不同的风俗习惯也变得非常重要。
36. C。C项中doesn't ... same way和上文中的global village语意相反，用But连接符合语境；且由下文四部分可知，各国的风俗习惯不同。
37. A。A项中的parts of Asia呼应下文中的Japan和Thailand；且本项中的no physical touch和上文中的shakes your hand构成对比，并引出下文。
38. E。E项中的wear和本部分小标题Clothes以及下文中的reveal the body和take off your shoes相呼应。
39. D。上文中的lunch is often the biggest meal of the day是D项many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner的原因，用For this reason连接符合语境。
40. G。G项中的business cards呼应本部分的小标题Doing business以及下文中的your card。
语言知识运用
第一节
话题：个人情况
本文是记叙文。Mia在一次和妈妈散步的路上，挽救了一些被困在排水管道里的小鸭子，成为了小英雄。
41. C。由下文中的act is being talked about around the world和there was a hero nearby可知，Mia帮助小鸭子脱离困境的行为使她成为一名“英雄（hero）”。
42. B。由下文中的Unluckily, no one in the family had slim enough ... to reach down and pull out the ducklings ... there was a hero nearby ...?和Mia帮助小鸭子的行为可知，这家人向Mia和她妈妈寻求“帮助（help）”。
43. D。由下文有一家人向Mia和她妈妈寻求帮助可知，他们虽然发现了受困的小鸭子，但是无法“施救（save）”。
44. A。由转折连词But以及下文可知，Mia胳膊足够细能够伸进排水管，因此帮助小鸭子摆脱了困境，使它们的处境“安全（safety）”。
45. C。Mia帮助小鸭子摆脱困境是“善（kind）”举。
46. D。此处开始叙述事情发生的经过。由本句中的when a family found可知，本句叙述的是这件事情是怎么“开始（started）”的。
47. B。由下文中的following them可知，鸭妈妈只带着一只小鸭子在“走（walking）”。
48. A。由下文中的there were no other ducklings following them和in flocks可知，鸭妈妈只带着一只小鸭子的情形非常“奇怪（strangely）”。
49. D。50. A。“因为（Because）”这家人知道鸭子都是成群出行的，因此断定可能是哪里出了“问题（wrong）”。
51. C。由下文中的the cries of ducklings可知，此处指从排水管传来奇怪的“声音（sounds）”。
52. B。由上文中的some ducklings had gotten stuck以及下文中的bring the ducklings to safety和the overjoyed mother duck可知，这些小鸭子是意外“掉（fallen）”入排水管的。
53. B。由下文中的Mia put her arm down可知，那家人向Mia和她妈妈求助是因为他们家没有人的“胳膊（arms）”足够细，能够伸到排水管中。
54. D。在大家束手无策的时候，Mia正好出现在附近，因此很“幸运（luckily）”。
55. D。由上文中的But when some strangers called out可知，那家人向Mia和她妈妈“呼喊（shouted at）”。
56. A。由下文中的Mia decided to take action可知，在施救之前，那家人先讲述了“发生（happened）”的事情。
57. C。由文中出现的hero和Mia对小鸭子的营救可知，Mia“立刻（immediately）”决定对小鸭子施救。
58. D。由下文中的Mia then rushed back to save可知，她“托起（lifted）”第一只小鸭子。
59. C。由上文中的the first和下文中的And the next可知，Mia在救起第一只小鸭子之后，转身开始救“下一只（next）”。
60. C。由上文中的brought all eight ducklings to safety可知，Mia帮小鸭子摆脱了“危险（danger）”。
第二节
61. kinds。考查名词复数。由one of the most popular可知，此处应用名词复数，故填kinds。
62. It。考查it的用法。设空处作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语，故填It。
63. really。考查副词。设空处修饰talk，表示“真正地”，故填really。
64. is played。考查一般现在时的被动语态。由语境可知，此处是对一般情况的描述，应用一般现在时，又因为which和play之间是被动关系，故填is played。
65. traditional。考查形容词作定语的用法。设空处作定语修饰music，表示“传统的”，故填traditional。
66. The。考查定冠词。由two types of music及One is the ... in the eastern United States可知，此处填The。one ... the other表示“一个……（两个中的）另一个……”。
67. went。考查一般过去时。由during World War II可知，go所表示的动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，故填went。
68. them。考查代词。设空处作with的宾语，指代southerners，故填them。
69. more popular。考查形容词比较级。由than可知，应用形容词比较级，故填more popular。
70. which / that。考查关系代词。设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰先行词music，且在从句中作主语，故填which / that。
[选做题参考答案及解析]
参考答案
1-4 CBBC????? ????????? 5-8 BBDD
解析
A篇（艺术）
本文是说明文。香港一家机构帮助8名患有唐氏综合征的人登台表演，他们希望公众能更多地了解这个群体。
1. C。细节理解题。由第一段中的the task is hard和it becomes even harder可知，本段主要想告诉读者：对于患有唐氏综合征的人而言，登台演出是很难的。
2. B。细节理解题。由第二段中的But eight theatre lovers have done just that和第三段中的Today, the eight performers with Down's syndrome are?giving a performance可知，这些演员登台表演了他们的节目。
3. B。推理判断题。由第五段中的it has largely been trial and error. The members find it hard to remember movements and words, but with repetition, they have developed their skills和第六段中的can be difficult for people with Down's syndrome ... make it hard to hold everyone's attention at the same time可知，教患有唐氏综合征的人学习表演很难，需要付出很多努力。
4. C。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的He hopes the project can show the public how young people with Down's syndrome can take part in all kinds of events和最后一段中的help?the public better understand people with Down's syndrome可知，Walker希望公众能够更多地了解唐氏综合征患者。
B篇（社会）
本文是议论文。作者在墨西哥从事志愿者活动的时候发现，很多孤儿缺乏受教育的机会，在墨西哥整体受教育程度较低的情况下，作者呼吁改善学习环境、提供更多资金。
5. B。细节理解题。由第二段中的I noticed that their eyes shined with thirst to learn可知，作者发现那里的孤儿都很渴望学习知识。
6. B。推理判断题。由第四段中的only 37% of adults in the country between 25-64和greatly lower than the OECD average of 75%可知，作者通过数字想表明，墨西哥人的整体受教育水平低。
7. D。细节理解题。由第五段的As a result, more funding is needed可知，为了给学生提供较好的学习环境，需要提供更多的资金。
8. D。推理判断题。由最后一段中的students need to be provided with the chances to experience non-academic activities可知，非学业的活动对于孩子的发展同等重要。
Module 3 Music
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Roommate Needed!
3-bedroom Oxford apartment from January 1.
Large living room and garden for smokers.
1-min walk to supermarket, 10-min walk from university, 15-min walk to city centre.
Rent (租金): ￡550 a month.
Are you quiet, clean and easy-going?
Then it’s certainly the place for you!
Phone 7344 5967 533
To Rent
Large furnished (配备家具的) double room
Shared house in Victoria Street with 3 other students, 18-22.
3 bathrooms, kitchen, near town centre.
No smokers, please.
￡350 per month.
Minimum (最低限度) of 6 months.
Call Emily on 0771 8551 334
Room for Rent in Shurley
Single room to rent in large 4-bedroom house.
Furnished with single bed, large desk, 2 chairs, drawers, shelves and TV.
Big kitchen and nice living room. Very friendly, easy-going housemates (all college students).
Available (可利用的) from 28th June to end of August.
￡80 a week.
Call David on 0770 9885 301
New Modern Apartment to Rent near Colney Hatch Lane
10 minutes by bike from the city centre and only five minutes away from supermarket.
Lovely, large room with new furniture.
Bathroom with shower and bath.
Share with 2 other college students.
￡80 per week.
Ready to move in from the beginning of August?
Prepared to stay for a year at least?
Call 0897 2670 428
21. How much should you pay for half a year if you are prepared to rent Emily’s house?
A. ￡350. B. ￡700.
C. ￡1,050. D. ￡2,100.
22. Which place is good for somebody who needs a room only for the summer?
A. The house in Victoria Street.
B. The 4-bedroom house in Shurley.
C. The 3-bedroom Oxford apartment.
D. The modern apartment near Colney Hatch Lane.
23. If you want to rent a room near Colney Hatch Lane, which number should you call?
A. 7344 5967 533. B. 0771 8551 334.
C. 0897 2670 428. D. 0770 9885 301.
B
Kids in primary schools in Bellaire, Ohio, have something to sing about. For the past eight years, public primary schools in that town didn’t offer music classes. They didn’t have the money to pay for them. But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year.
Many school officials across the country say music classes get students excited about going to school. And studies have shown that music classes may boost brainpower. For example, researchers from the University of Southern California recently released (发布) the results of a five-year study. They found that the brains of 10- and 11-year-olds who learned to play a musical instrument developed faster than the brains of kids who didn’t.
Though most people aren’t against teaching music in schools, not everyone says it’s necessary.
Many school officials argue (争论) that learning music means less time spent on math, writing, and science, all of which may be more useful to students later in life.
Here’s what two of our readers think.
Music should be taught in school for the simple reason that it makes learning more fun. We have music classes at my school, and I love them!
Taking music lessons can also build character (品质). In 2015, a research company called Grunwald Associates did a survey on music education. More than 60 percent of parents whose kids took music classes in school said their child became more focused.
— Noah Falcon, New Jersey
At my school, we don’t have music classes. I think that’s OK because it gives us more time to focus on main subjects, like reading and math. It’s more important to learn these subjects than it is to learn how to play an instrument or sing.
If someone wanted to take music lessons, he or she could do it outside of school. I took a mariachi (墨西哥街头乐队音乐) class after school, so it didn’t take time away from my other classes.
— Sophia Salazar, California
24. What change has happened in primary schools in Bellaire this year?
A. Music classes are offered.
B. The school year is shortened.
C. Singing is allowed in schools.
D. Kids can get prizes if they learn music.
25. What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Create.
B. Prevent.
C. Increase.
D. Discover.
26. What does Noah Falcon think of music education?
A. It is unnecessary.
B. It is very important.
C. It is a waste of money.
D. It is easy to continue.
27. What can we learn about Sophia Salazar?
A. She didn’t like music at all.
B. Music brings her more fun.
C. Music helps her keep focused.
D. She took a music class after school.
C
Ice cream businessman Mikey Cole’s treats are cooler than cool. Truffle Shuffle, Foxy Brown, Brady Bunch — these are just a few of the popular ice creams made at Mikey Likes It Ice Cream in NYC’s East Village. But nine years ago, Michael “Mikey” Cole, the man behind the cold ice creams, was serving something different: “I spent six months on Rikers Island selling drugs,” says Cole, a native New Yorker. “That time in my life was about having fun and being reckless (不计后果的), but things hit home when I was put in prison (监狱).”
Determined to be a changed man once he’d done his time, Cole, now 37, graduated from college and held various jobs until the death of his aunt Lucy — “She used to tell me, ‘Don’t go left when you’re supposed to go right’” — led him to find his real interest. While cleaning out her apartment, Cole discovered her cookbook collection, including a recipe (食谱) for chocolate ice cream. He bought an ice cream maker and began experimenting with her recipe. “It took me away from everything,” he says. Six experiments later, Cole perfected his chocolate treat, Ice Ice Baby, and began selling ice cream out of his apartment.
In 2014, Cole opened his own shop not far from where he grew up. But no matter how popular he becomes, Cole is committed to (忠于) his neighborhood. “For me, ice cream is about encouraging other Mikeys to start businesses and give back,” says Cole, “just like my aunt taught me.” How sweet he is!
28. What does the underlined part “things hit home” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. I was hit by someone else.
B. I wanted to be back home.
C. I did many different things.
D. I realized how serious things were.
29. What can be learned about Mikey Cole’s ice cream recipe?
A. He found it by chance.
B. He asked his aunt for it.
C. He created it on his own.
D. He learned about it in college.
30. How did Mikey Cole feel while experimenting with the recipe?
A. Bored.
B. Worried.
C. Excited.
D. Relaxed.
31. Why did Cole open a shop around his neighborhood?
A. To show off his success.
B. To follow his aunt’s advice.
C. To compete with other businesses.
D. To influence other people to pay back.
D
A new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to get interested in computers, math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.
Called “Spring into STEAM,” the program will offer workshops in March, April and May. It begins on March 2.
“We know that science education is so important now, and technology is changing so fast,” said Misty Jones, library director. “We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.”
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math, and there will be workshops in each area. This year’s theme (主题) is “Bug Out!” so the science workshop will invite insect (昆虫) experts to explain the survival skills of insects. The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders. For math, the kids will learn spatial geometry (空间几何学) by making 3-D paper insects. Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding, create a light using a glass bottle, or build insects using pipe cleaners and LED lights.
Jones said she’s also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcode of Life Project, which is trying to create a digital catalog (电子目录) of different kinds of insects on Earth. Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2. Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification (鉴定).
Jones said it is unusual for every library to start the same program at the same time. “It’s something we’ve been trying to do, and I think it’s just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer,” she said.
32. What do we know about “Spring into STEAM”?
A. It is open to kids of all ages.
B. It lasts for at least four months.
C. It helps kids learn more about themselves.
D. It is held by the San Diego Public Library.
33. What will kids learn from the engineering workshop this year?
A. How LED lights work.
B. How bees build their home.
C. How to make 3-D paper bees.
D. How to create a light using a glass bottle.
34. What will kids do for the International Barcode of Life Project?
A. Collect insects.
B. Take DNA tests.
C. Create a digital catalog.
D. Make insect collection tools.
35. What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph?
A. The program will continue.
B. The program should last much longer.
C. The program will have different themes.
D. The program should be held by different libraries.
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。
A bird that hums
Many birds are known for their special songs or calls. But one type of bird is famous for its hum (嗡嗡声) — the hummingbird. In fact, hummingbirds get their name from the humming noise they make. 36 . Instead, the hum comes from the whir (嗡嗡声) of this tiny bird’s wings in flight.
37 . But one type of hummingbird makes a buzzing sound — the bee hummingbird of Cuba. The bee hummingbird gets its name not only from its buzz, but also from its size. This smallest bird in the world is only two inches (5 cm) long.
When a young hummingbird first hatches (孵化) from its egg, its body and wings are featherless (无羽毛的). But as soon as its feathers come in, the tiny bird starts to practice “humming.” 38 , the baby hummingbird can beat its wings fast enough to “whir”, and it’s ready to fly.
When a grown hummingbird really gets going, it can beat its wings up to 200 times per second and fly forward at about 30 miles per hour. Hummingbirds can also beat their wings both forward and backward as well as up and down. 39 — it is the only type of bird that can hover (盘旋), or stay in one place in the air. While it hovers, a hummingbird’s wings beat back and forth up to 70 times per second. 40 , watch its whirring wings and listen closely. Can you hear the hummingbird’s hum?
A. When its wings beat very fast
B. After about a month of practice
C. The next time you see a hummingbird
D. This ability makes the hummingbird more special
E. Most hummingbirds’ wings make a humming sound
F. You might guess that a hummingbird’s hum comes from its voice
G. The baby hummingbird flies backward and forward as soon as it has feathers
第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I enjoy photographing everything in nature, especially wild horses. I first 41 Alberta’s wild horses 20 years ago. Ever since, I had wanted to see and 42 them. A friend of mine, who loves wild animals, got to know my 43 and last year, I was 44 enough to be invited to see the wild horses in the Williams Creek area of Alberta with him. It was an amazing 45 .
On our first visit we 46 more than 100 horses. Since then, we have been back to the same area three more times.
One time, while taking photos of a herd (群) of around 30 horses, I didn’t 47 that not 20 feet away, a young horse was sleeping behind a tree. Suddenly, he 48 , jumped up and just stood there 49 me to take photos of him. As I was photographing him, the herd stud (种马) noticed how 50 the little horse was to me and came running over, snaking his neck with his ears back, as if warning the young horse, “ 51 , get away!” The young horse didn’t seem to understand what he was being told and didn’t 52 , until his mom came over to 53 him. I didn’t feel unsafe at all by the horse being close to me and 54 taking photos.
Another time, I 55 to take photos of a young horse running and jumping for the joy (欢乐) of it. He was having 56 all by himself while the rest of his herd ate grass peacefully — it made me feel 57 .
Having been out with the wild animals several times now, I hope to 58 again — as often as possible! They give me complete peace of mind. I’m 59 for having the chance to spend time with them. These horses are born wild and 60 , and should always remain so.
41. A. followed B. found C. heard about D. worried about
42. A. help B. photograph C. own D. train
43. A. wish B. promise C. suggestion D. problem
44. A. old B. careful C. patient D. lucky
45. A. relationship B. experience C. opinion D. lesson
46. A. raised B. led C. protected D. saw
47. A. believe B. realize C. accept D. imagine
48. A. awoke B. ran C. fell D. walked
49. A. teaching B. warning C. asking D. allowing
50. A. important B. close C. strange D. special
51. A. Noise B. Pain C. Danger D. Doubt
52. A. move B. look C. come D. stay
53. A. change B. understand C. get D. trouble
54. A. avoided B. kept C. stopped D. regretted
55. A. agreed B. forgot C. managed D. failed
56. A. fun B. power C. interests D. chances
57. A. lost B. lonely C. relaxed D. excited
58. A. attend B. choose C. remember D. visit
59. A. hopeful B. sorry C. thankful D. afraid
60. A. free B. similar C. nervous D. unsafe
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many people say music has healing (治愈) powers, not only for those who listen, 61. ________ also for those who make it.
Carole Rosenstein, the founder of a project 62. ________ (name) “Music Mends Minds,” first noticed a change in her husband Irwin.
“He was not able to bring a smile to his face. He was diagnosed (诊断) with Parkinson’s disease and dementia (痴呆),” Carole said. “The 63. ________ (ill) has changed Irwin, but if you get him to a piano, you would never know 64. ________ is happening. As he plays the piano, he 65. ________ (sudden) has life breathed into him again.”
Carole realized no medicine was more powerful 66. ________ music, so she decided to start a band for her husband and others like him. The band was called “The 5th Dementia.” It welcomed 67. ________ (musician) who have diseases like dementia or Parkinson’s.
“They were having so much fun playing music and socializing. So, Music Mends Minds was born. We’re in the business of 68. ________ (create) bands in different cities where we can find people with diseases like dementia or Parkinson’s who love music and are ready 69. ________ (have) a good time,” Carole said. “We’ve reached patients that were lost and lived without music and then we introduced 70. ________ (they) to the magic of music, and they came alive.”
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。
Everyone has his and her own hobby. My hobby is collecting coins of difference nations. I collect coins because I consider it as works of art. I also like the process (过程) of collecting. A long period of time are needed in collecting the whole set of coins of one nation. Sometimes it is very difficult of me to find the very coin I want it. Sometimes I get a coin but I didn’t know which nation it comes, so I must look around for books or ask some friends. Every coin can tell me the story. I have got a great deal of knowledges about the history and culture of some nations through these coins.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，留学生Jack曾是你校乐队成员之一。他现已回国，发来邮件向你询问乐队的情况。请你用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍乐队近期的活动情况；
2. 请他推荐几首英文新歌。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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选做题
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Mathew Brady was born in 1822 in Warren County, New York. At this same time, in various countries around the world, the first cameras were being developed. By the time Mathew Brady grew up, the technology had developed enough that cameras had become portable (轻便的). In his early adult life, Brady became interested in the new technology and saw its importance. Later on, he brought the camera to the battlefields (战场) of the Civil War and became known as the first photojournalist.
Mathew Brady began to work in New York City by studying painting. While there he became friends with other artists who had begun using photography for their artwork, and soon joined them. After studying photography, he made a living taking photos of wealthy and famous Americans. After the Civil War started, many of Brady’s customers were soldiers (士兵) passing through who wanted photos taken of themselves. This gave Brady an idea for documenting the war itself with photography.
Brady asked Abraham Lincoln for permission to travel with the army and photograph the war as it was happening. Lincoln agreed, but on the condition that Brady pay for it himself. Brady was able to raise enough money to buy several cameras and portable darkrooms and invited more than twenty men to travel with him. The photographers often got very close to the fighting, but the photographs could only be taken on the battlefields after the fighting was over. Cameras, at the time, needed the subject to be very still, or the picture would be unclear.
Brady and his team took thousands of photographs of the Civil War, and the photographs have since been recognized as very important documents of American history.
Unfortunately, after the war was over, people did not want to remember the difficulties it had caused. Brady had very little success in selling his work. He had thought the government would buy them, but when he offered, the government refused. He died in New York City in 1896, before anyone recognized how important his photographs were.
1. As a young man, what did Brady think of the new camera technology?
A. It was changing too fast.
B. It might face a dark future.
C. It would become very useful.
D. It needed more development.
2. Why did Brady and more than twenty men travel with the army?
A. To join the army.
B. To record the war.
C. To take photos of soldiers.
D. To offer help to the wounded.
3. The photographs Brady took during the Civil War were _____.
A. a bit unclear
B. very valuable
C. sold at high prices
D. bought by the government
4. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. The Civil War.
B. The history of America.
C. The camera technology.
D. The government’s decision.
B
Does a grasshopper taco (墨西哥蚂蚱卷饼) sound delicious? If you were living in another part of the world — say, Mexico or Thailand or Kenya — the idea of eating insects might not seem strange to you at all. For thousands of years, insect-eating has been common practice among many of the world’s people. According to insect-eaters around the world, insects are tasty. “When I traveled in Mexico, I tried grasshoppers and found them really delicious,” Arnold van Huis, an insect scientist from Wageningen University in the Netherlands told TFK.
Insect fans say insects are not only tasty, they are also nutritious (有营养的). Arnold van Huis is working with other scientists to encourage insect-eating in areas where it is already common, as well as in Europe and North America, where people are more likely to kill an insect than eat it.
According to the United Nations, the planet’s population is now almost 7 billion. It is expected to reach 9 billion before 2050. By that time, people’s need for meat is expected to double. Raising livestock (家畜) requires large areas of farmland, and feeding the animals can be expensive. “We have to find something else to take the place of meat,” Arnold van Huis says. “One very good choice is using insects.”
Raising insects would require less land, says Arnold van Huis. Insects would also be cheaper to feed. “We throw away one-third of our food,” he says. “Insects could feed on that.”
For insect-eating to become popular in the U.S., Brian Fisher, an insect scientist at the California Academy of Sciences, says people must be careful with ready-to-eat insects. There are more than 1,700 types of insects that are safe to eat. But do not even think of eating insects from your backyard, since there is no way of knowing if they are dangerous! If you really want to eat insects, it is possible to order insect cuisine (烹饪) at a handful of U.S. restaurants.
Arnold van Huis is working with chefs in the Netherlands to develop delicious insect recipes. For one experiment, his team prepared two types of meatballs: some made with meat and others made with mealworms and meat. In a blind taste test, nine out of 10 people preferred the mealworm meatballs.
In the future, will eating insects be common practice for people in Europe and North America? “I’m completely sure it will,” says Arnold van Huis.
5. What can we learn about insect-eating in Thailand or Kenya?
A. It is not allowed.
B. It is not common.
C. It is very popular.
D. It is rather strange.
6. According to Arnold van Huis, what would be an advantage of eating more insects?
A. It would save more livestock.
B. It would solve environmental problems.
C. It would provide more nutrition for people.
D. It would help feed the world’s growing population.
7. Why does Brian Fisher advise people to go to restaurants to eat insects?
A. Insect cuisine ordered there is delicious.
B. Insects cooked there taste more like meat.
C. Insects cooked there are safe enough to eat.
D. Different insect cuisine can be chosen there.
8. How might Arnold van Huis feel about the experimental result mentioned in Paragraph 6?
A. Fearful.
B. Satisfied.
C. Doubtful.
D. Surprised.
参考答案
21-25 DBCAC 26-30 BDDAC
31-35 DDBAA 36-40 FEBDC 41-45 CBADB
46-50 DBADB 51-55 CACBC 56-60 ACDCA
61. but 62. named 63. illness
64. what 65. suddenly 66. than
67. musicians 68. creating 69. to have
70. them
短文改错
71. ... his and her ... and → or
72. ... of difference nations. difference → different
73. ... I consider it ... it → them
74. ... time are needed ... are → is
75. ... difficult of me ... of → for
76. ... I want it. 去掉it
77. ... I didn’t know ... didn’t → don’t
78. ... nation it comes ... comes 后加from
79. ... me the story. the → a
80. ... deal of knowledges ... knowledges → knowledge
书面表达
One possible version：
Dear Jack,
I’m very glad to receive your email. I’m writing to tell you something about our band.
Last month, we gave a performance at our school’s Festival of Music and the Arts. It was a success. So our band is becoming increasingly popular among our schoolmates. Also we visited Xinhua Nursing Home last Sunday afternoon, giving a wonderful performance to the elderly people. To our delight, they enjoyed our songs very much. Our band practices once or twice a week. These days we are practicing “Try Everything”. We need more new English songs. Would you please suggest some to us?
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是应用文。文章是四则房屋出租广告。
21. D。细节理解题。由第二则广告中的信息￡350 per month. Minimum of 6 months. Call Emily可知，Emily提供的房源，半年的房租为2100英镑。
22. B。细节理解题。由第三则广告中的信息Room for Rent in Shurley ...Available from 28th June to end of August可知，位于Shurley的这套四室的房子只在夏季出租。
23. C。细节理解题。由最后一则广告中的信息New Modern Apartment to Rent near Colney Hatch Lane ... Call 0897 2670 428可知答案。
B篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是议论文。文章探讨了儿童是否应该在学校上音乐课。
24. A。细节理解题。由第一段中的For the past eight years, public primary schools in that town didn’t offer music classes和But the school district got some support to bring back music this school year的对比可知，该地区的小学今年开设了音乐课。
25. C。词义猜测题。由第二段中介绍的研究结果the brains of 10- and 11-year-olds who learned to play a musical instrument developed faster than the brains of kids who didn’t可知，音乐课可以促进脑力的开发。
26. B。推理判断题。由Noah Falcon表达的观点it makes learning more fun和Taking music lessons can also build character可知，他认为音乐教育很重要。
27. D。细节理解题。由Sophia Salazar自述的I took a mariachi class after school可知答案。
C篇
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。Mikey从监狱服刑人员华丽转身，成为冰激淋店老板。
28. D。推理判断题。由第二段中的Determined to be a changed man once he’d done his time可以推断，Mikey入狱以后开始意识到事情的严重性。
29. A。细节理解题。由第二段中的While cleaning out her apartment, Cole discovered her cookbook collection, including a recipe可知，Mikey是偶然发现这本食谱的。
30. C。推理判断题。由第二段中的It took me away from everything可知，Mikey在实验食谱的时候内心是非常激动的。
31. D。推理判断题。由最后一段中的For me, ice cream is about encouraging other Mikeys to start businesses and give back可知，Mikey希望自己的冰激淋店可以带动更多的人回馈社区。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术
本文是说明文。圣地亚哥公共图书馆发起了一个针对9至12岁儿童的教育项目Spring into STEAM，本文是对该项目举办时间、举办内容等的相关报道。
32. D。推理判断题。由第一段中的A new program ... starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library可知，该项目由圣地亚哥公共图书馆举办。
33. B。细节理解题。由第四段中的The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders可知，参加该小组的孩子将会了解蜜蜂是如何筑巢的。
34. A。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2. Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification可知，孩子们为该工程收集昆虫。
35. A。推理判断题。由最后一段中的it’s just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer可知，三十六家图书馆同时举办同一个项目并不常见，但Jones说他们一直在努力做，这仅仅只是个开始，也就是说这个项目还会再次举办。
第二节
主题语境：人与自然——自然生态
本文是说明文。文章介绍了能够以快速拍打翅膀的方式而悬停在空中的鸟——蜂鸟。
36. F。由该空前的get their name from the humming noise they make可知，本段介绍了蜂鸟名字的由来。F项中的a hummingbird’s hum comes from its voice与该空后的the hum comes from the whir of this tiny bird’s wings in flight形成对比。
37. E。结合第一段介绍蜂鸟的名字来自于其飞行时发出的嗡嗡声和该空后的one type of hummingbird makes a buzzing sound可知，大多数蜂鸟飞行时翅膀发出嗡嗡声。E项中的Most和该空后的one type形成对比。
38. B。B项中的practice与该空前的practice “humming.”相呼应。
39. D。D项中的This ability指该空前提到的beat their wings both forward and backward as well as up and down。
40. C。由该空后的watch its whirring wings and listen closely和Can you hear the hummingbird’s hum可知，此处作者建议读者如果能遇见蜂鸟，一定要仔细观察它的翅膀，听一听它发出的嗡嗡声。
语言知识运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是记叙文。作者喜欢摄影，尤其喜欢拍摄野马。多次拍摄野马的经历不仅让作者了解了野马的天性，而且意识到野马应该自由自在地生活在大自然中。
41. C。由下文中的I had wanted to see ... them以及be invited to see the wild horses in the Williams Creek area of Alberta with him可知，20年前“我”第一次“听说（heard about）”（加拿大）阿尔伯塔省的野马。
42. B。由上文中的I enjoy photographing everything in nature, especially wild horses以及下文中的while taking photos of a herd of around 30 horses可知，从那以后，“我”一直想去看看阿尔伯塔省的野马并给他们“拍照（photograph）”。
43. A。设空处指作者想去看阿尔伯塔省的野马并给他们拍照的心愿，wish符合语境。
44. D。 45. B。由上文中的I had wanted to see ... them以及下文中的On our first visit可知，非常“幸运（lucky）”，朋友请“我”和他一起去看阿尔伯塔省的野马。那是一次奇妙的“经历（experience）”。
46. D。由上文中的to see以及本句中的our first visit可知，我们第一次去那儿“见到（saw）”100多匹野马。
47. B。由下文中的Suddenly可知，“我”没有“注意到（realize）”有一匹马驹在树后面睡觉。
48. A。由上文中的a young horse was sleeping behind a tree以及本句中的Suddenly和 jumped up and just stood there可知，突然，那匹马驹“醒来了（awoke）”。
49. D。由下文中的As I was photographing him以及The young horse didn’t seem to understand what he was being told可知，马驹站在那里“让（allowing）”“我”给他拍照。
50. B。 51. C。由as if warning the young horse ... get away以及下文中的by the horse being close to me可知，种马注意到马驹离“我”很“近（close）”。他似乎在警告马驹，“有危险（Danger），离开这里！”。
52. A。53. C。由The young horse didn’t seem to understand what he was being told可知，那匹马驹一直都没“动（move）”，直到母马来“接（get）”他。
54. B。由本句中的I didn’t feel unsafe at all by the horse being close to me可知，“我”“一直（kept）”拍摄。
55. C。由上文中的One time, while taking photos of a herd of around 30 horses以及本句中的Another time 可知，有一次，“我”“试图（managed）”拍摄一匹欢腾的马驹。
56. A。由上文中的running and jumping for the joy of it可知，马驹很欢快，fun符合语境。
57. C。由上文中的joy, peacefully以及下文中的They give me complete peace of mind可知，此处表示这个场景让“我”感到很“放松（relaxed）”。
58. D。由上文中的our first visit以及本句中的again可知，“我”希望再去看看那些野马，visit符合语境。
59. C。由They give me complete peace of mind可知，“我”很“感激（thankful）”有机会和那些野马在一起。
60. A。由上文中的a young horse was sleeping behind a tree. Suddenly ... and just stood there以及a young horse running and jumping for the joy of it和the rest of his herd ate grass peacefully可知，那些野马天性“自由（free）”狂野。
第二节
61. but。考查连词。 not only ... but also ... 意为“不仅……而且……”。
62. named。考查过去分词作定语的用法。设空处所在句意为“Carole Rosenstein是一个叫Music Mends Minds的项目的创始人”，name与project之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填named。
63. illness。考查名词。设空处作主语，表示“疾病”，由谓语has changed可知，此处应填illness。
64. what。考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句且在从句中作is happening的主语，故填what。
65. suddenly。考查副词。设空处作状语，表示“突然”，故填副词suddenly。
66. than。考查介词。 设空处所在句意为“没有什么药物比音乐更有效”，故填than。
67. musicians。考查名词复数。设空处作宾语，表示“音乐家”，由who引导的定语从句中的谓语动词have可知，此处应用复数形式，故填musicians。
68. creating。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。设空处作介词of的宾语，故填creating。
69. to have。考查不定式作宾语的用法。be ready to do sth. 意为“愿意做某事”。
70. them。考查代词。设空处作宾语，指代patients，表示“他们”，故填them。
选做题参考答案及解析
参考答案
1-4 CBBA 5-8 CDCB
解析
A篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史
本文是记叙文。文章介绍了全面报道美国内战进程的美国摄影记者Mathew Brady。
1. C。推理判断题。由第一段中的In his early adult life, Brady became interested in the new technology and saw its importance和 Later on, he brought the camera to the battlefields可知，年轻时代的Brady预见到照相机技术的重要性——照相机技术将会变得十分有用。
2. B。细节理解题。由第二段中的This gave Brady an idea for documenting the war itself with photography和第三段中的to travel with the army and photograph the war as it was happening可知，Brady和二十多人的摄影队跟随军队的目的是为了用照片记录战争。
3. B。推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的Brady ... took thousands of photographs of the Civil War, and the photographs ... very important documents of American history可知，Brady拍摄的那些关于美国内战的照片十分珍贵。
4. A。篇章结构题。由最后一段中的after the war was over, people did not want to remember the difficulties可知，人们不愿想起战争造成的那些艰难。此处的it指本文提到的the Civil War。
B 篇
主题语境：人与社会——社会
本文是说明文。来自荷兰的昆虫专家Arnold van Huis认为虫子不仅美味还能帮助养活不断增长的世界人口。
5. C。推理判断题。由第一段中的If you were living in ... Mexico or Thailand or Kenya — the idea of eating insects might not seem strange to you at all ... insect-eating has been common practice among many of the world’s people可知，在泰国或肯尼亚很流行吃昆虫。
6. D。推理判断题。第三段提及了随着世界人口数量的急剧增长，人类对肉的需求量也大大增加。由第三段Arnold van Huis提出的建议find something else to take the place of meat ... One very good choice is using insects和第四段他指出饲养昆虫的优势require less land和be cheaper to feed可知，他认为昆虫可替代肉来帮助养活不断增长的世界人口。
7. C。细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的do not even think of eating insects from your backyard, since there is no way of knowing if they are dangerous可知，Brian Fisher建议想要吃昆虫的人去饭店是出于安全方面的考虑。
8. B。推理判断题。倒数第二段的实验结果nine out of 10 people preferred the mealworm meatballs说明，绝大多数受测者喜欢含有昆虫的肉丸。这样的实验结果对鼓励人们食用昆虫并致力于研发美味的昆虫食谱的Arnold van Huis来说自然是满意的。
