1、UNIT 2 单元质量检测(二)(满分150分，时间120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What does the womans son do most probably?AA postman.BA policeman.CA guard.2Why is the woman late?AThe traffic was heavy.BThe bus b
2、roke down.CShe took the wrong bus.3What do we know from the conversation?AThe woman lost her new book.BThe man will buy a new book.CThe man doesnt care about the book.4How long does the man work every week?AFor 50 hours. BFor 55 hours. CFor 66 hours.5Who travelled with the man last month?AJeff and R
3、ichard.BThe mans dog.CNo one.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6Where does this conversation probably take place?AIn a store. BIn a restaurant. CIn a museum.7How much does the
4、 woman pay for the bowl?A60 dollars. B80 dollars. C90 dollars.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Why didnt the father follow the old family recipe?AOne page is missing.BHe has his own recipe.CHe cant find the recipe.9What does the girl think of the pizza?ATerrible. BTasty. CUnusual.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10How much did Laur
5、a earn a day for her first job?A8 pounds. B12 pounds. C40 pounds.11Why did Laura leave her first job?AThe shoe shop closed down.BShe had to study for her exams.CA new shoe shop was short of hands.12How long did Laura work in the shoe shops all together?AFor 18 months.BFor 21 months.CFor two years.听第
6、9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What do we know about the house?AIt is large.BIt has one bedroom.CIt needs fixing.14What is the man planning to buy?AA garden. BA house. CA farm.15What does the man suggest the woman growing?ACorn. BRice. CPotatoes.16How do they get the money?AThey will get a bank loan.BThey have sa
7、ved enough.CThey will borrow from friends.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17Which competition was held last year?ASinging Competition.BReading Competition.CDancing Competition.18What is the purpose of the Pet Competition?ATo help students select suitable pets.BTo teach students how to look after pets.CTo tell stu
8、dents loving animals is important.19What will be at the Pet Competition?AA lesson on dogs.BA dog beauty contest.CA dogs ability test.20What do we know about the Pet Competition?AStudents will bring their pets.BStudents can vote for the dogs.CStudents need to pay for the competition.答案：15ACCCB610ABAA
9、B1115ABCCC1620BBCBB听力材料：(Text 1)W：Hello, this is Susan Howard. May I speak to my son, please?M：Im sorry. Hes still out on his duty delivering letters. Shall I take a message?(Text 2)W：Im sorry.Im late.M：Oh, thats all right. I just wondered what was keeping you. The traffic?W：No, it was the bus I too
10、k. I took the wrong one. That was a disaster for me.(Text 3)W：Im sorry, but I cant find the book you lent to me.M：Oh, thats all right.W：I must apologize. Ill buy you a new one tomorrow.M：No, please dont. I couldnt let you do that. Its an old book. Just let it go.(Text 4)W：What time do you start work
11、ing?M：I work from 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5：30 and work until 10：30, six days a week.W：And do you have to work at the weekend?M：Oh, yes, thats our busiest time.(Text 5)W：Did you go on a trip alone or with your friends last month?M：I was planning to go with Jeff and Richard, but they both could
12、nt spare the time.W：What did you do with your dog while you were away?M：Oh, Tom is a good traveler, as long as he gets a chance to play.(Text 6)W：Excuse me. How much do you want for this bowl?M：Dont move it. Its easy to break. Thats one piece of outstanding glass in perfect shape. Its worth 150 doll
13、ars.W：Oh, I couldnt possibly pay that much.M：Hold on, lady. I said it was worth 150 dollars but I can give it to you for only 120 dollars.W：Ill give you 60 dollars.M：60! Come on, lady. Youve got to be kidding. I paid more than that for it myself. Take it for 90 dollars. I cant go any lower than that
14、.W：Well, maybe I could give you 80 dollars.M：OK. Let me wrap it up for you. There you are, lady, a real bargain.(Text 7)M：Time to eat!W：Im starving. Oh, whats that? Where is Mom?M：Now, Mom put me in charge of dinner tonight.W：But what is it? Whats the smell?M：Its pizza. I just followed an old family
15、 recipe here.W：Let me see. Oh, Dad. Youre missing a page!M：Well, I couldnt find the second page of the recipe, but dont worry. I have plenty of experience around the house.W：Thats not what Mom said.M：Here let us try a piece first. This is great.W：Dad, you put a little too much salt in it. Besides, i
16、ts burned. And whats that?M：Thats just part of my own recipe. I added some pumpkin.W：Oh, not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesnt go with pizza!(Text 8)M：Laura, what was your first job?W：The first job I had was a sales assistant in a shoe shop. When I was fifteen, I got my first job and I u
17、sed to work every Saturday for 8 hours a day and I used to earn 1.5 pounds per hour.M：It doesnt sound like very much.W：No, so in England now, the minimum may be 5 pounds.M：Oh, wow! So how long did you work at this job?W：I worked all together in three different shoe shops. In the first one I worked f
18、or a year and then it closed down. After that they moved me to another one, the same company. Three months later they moved me to a new shoe shop because they were short of hands. But half a year later I left my job when I had to study for my exams at school.(Text 9)W：Oh, where are we going?M：I want
19、 to show you something.W：I know, but what is it?M：A farm. Its just down this road. Its a small place, but at least it would be our own.W：A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?M：It isnt large, only 1 acre. We wouldnt have to pay very much right now.W：Is there a house on the farm?M：A small one, two
20、bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.W：OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?M：There is about half an acre behind the house. Thats plenty of space. We can probably grow a lot of our own food.W：What are you thinking about growing?M：Well, it really isnt big
21、enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.W：Do we have enough money to get all of these?M：I think weve saved enough. We can also ask John about the money he borrowed from us.(Text 10)(W) Good morning, boys and girls. As we know, in the past years our school held many compet
22、itions successfully every year, like Singing Competition and Dancing Competition. In fact I do know most of the students will want to have the Reading Competition as was held last year. But, now well have something that may be much more fun. Its the Pet Competition! Well, in fact, it aims at letting
23、 all students know the importance of loving animals. Nowadays, too many people cant treat animals so well. They do not think carefully before getting a pet.At the competition, you will not be disappointed because our teachers will not give you boring lessons to ask you to love animals. Instead, we c
24、an all learn something from a relaxing environment. Theres a dog beauty contest and we will choose the best dog. The competition will be based on the dogs ability. Unfortunately this competition is not open to your pets this year. Our school has selected five dogs for this competition. That means, w
25、e can just sit back and enjoy. So please come to join this event and vote for your favorite dogs! How can you afford to miss such an educational and fun event of the year?第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ANew Hotels with a Wintertime AppealHere are four note
26、worthy hotels accepting reservations as of this winter.Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsOpen NowKimpton Hotels & Restaurants is behind Grand Caymans first new resort (度假胜地) in almost a decade.Though parts of the openair, 266room property opened in November, it is now fully c
27、omplete; amenities (便利设施) include two pools, a kids club, an 8，500squarefoot spa, and three restaurants.The resort brings much needed contemporary accommodations to Grand Cayman.Nightly rates start at 499. Brown Jerusalem, JerusalemOpen in FebruaryThe Israeli hotel brand Brown Hotels adds a bit of m
28、odernity to the ancient city of Jerusalem with this 23room property set in a picturesque 19thcentury villa (别墅) in the heart of the city.Amenities include a garden cafe, rooftop spa and an underground bar.Hotels in Jerusalem tend to be bigger and more traditional, but this one promises to be cool.Ni
29、ghtly rates from 265.The Shore Club, Turks & CaicosOpen NowSituated on Providenciales Long Bay Beach, an area known for fantastic windsurfing and a coral reef steps from the shore, this 106suite resort has a spa, three pools, three restaurants and a kids club cleverly located inside a treehouse.The
30、Turks and Caicos has some of the best beaches to be found anywhere, and the Shore Club setting shows off the islands beauty.Nightly rates from 775.Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Los Cabos, MexicoOpen in FebruaryThe luxury brand Auberge Resorts Collection will have a second resort in Los Cabos wit
31、h this property, where the smallest of the 92 rooms is 760 square feet.Though the amenities include spa treatment rooms with outdoor showers and many watersports on offer, the big attraction is the resorts location on a protected small bay with calm waters that guests can actually swim in a rarity i
32、n Los Cabos because of the rough sea.Nightly rates from 575.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四家新旅馆，包括其地理位置、特色、价格等。21Which of the following hotels charges highest?AKimpton Seafire Resort & Spa.BBrown Jerusalem.CThe Shore Club.DChileno Bay Resorts & Residences.解析：选C细节理解题。对比四家旅馆的起价499, 265, 775, 575可知，The Shore Cl
33、ub价格最高。22What do Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa and Brown Jerusalem have in common?AThey will be open in February.BThey are located in the city centre.CThey were created by the same company.DThey add a modern touch to the local area.解析：选D细节理解题。根据对Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa的介绍“The resort brings much
34、needed contemporary accommodations to Grand Cayman.”以及对Brown Jerusalem的介绍The Israeli hotel brand Brown Hotels adds a bit of modernity to the ancient city of Jerusalem和“Hotels in Jerusalem tend to be bigger and more traditional, but this one promises to be cool.” 可知，这两家旅馆都具有现代气息。23In what way is Chil
35、eno Bay Resorts & Residences unique?AIts the smallest hotel.BGuests can swim in a bay.CGuests have access to a spa.DIts the first hotel in Los Cabos.解析：选B细节理解题。根据Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences 介绍中的the big attraction is the resorts location on a protected small bay with calm waters that guests can
36、actually swim in 可知。由于这家旅馆的特殊地理位置，客人可以在海湾游泳。B“Lets talk about airport infrastructure，” my 3yearold son Holt says.“Again？” I reply, gently rolling my eyes.This obsession (着迷) can sometimes prove tiresome, but you know where it comes in handy? When we travel.All of the annoying parts of air travel tha
37、t adults normally hate turn out to be the highlight of Holts trip.These are all so electrifying for Holt that it almost feels as if the cost of the airline ticket is really just an entrance fee to the airport that also happens to include a free flight.And so, on a recent trip to Florida, I began to
38、appreciate some of these moments we usually cant wait to get through.For instance, Holt loves retractable belt stanchions.I dont think I had ever thought about a retractable belt stanchion before he came along.I didnt even know what it was called before he asked.(Yes, its one of those things they us
39、e to keep people in orderly lines.) When an airport employee rerouted our line by uncoupling and recoupling a stanchion belt, Holts jaw dropped open.We went through security and into the terminal.This was when the real show began.The airport terminal was the final safari park, with its wide viewing
40、windows revealing different groundcrew vehicles.Holt stood, nose pressed to glass, occasionally making engine noises.We stood for hours, our plane delayed and then delayed some more.I was growing annoyed in that way adults get annoyed when things dont go according to plan.Holt could not have been ha
41、ppier.Our plane finally showed up, only for the operator of the portable jet bridge to struggle for 20 minutes trying to align (对准) it with the door of our plane.A growing crowd of passengers complained about such lack of skill.I overheard the airline attendant at the gate say we would probably lose
42、 our takeoff slot and have to wait until the next morning.I expressed anger alongside my fellow passengers.But then I looked down and saw the delight in Holts face upon witnessing such a glorious malfunction.He was in heaven.“Its broken！” he said.“Yes, and were going to miss.”“The men will have to f
43、ix it! ZZZZhhdgggfjjjsds.”This, for those not in the know, is the sound of a man (or woman) fixing a broken jet bridge.His enthusiasm was so infectious that spending the night at the airport suddenly did not seem like quite the nightmare it once was.Florida could wait.This was the vacation, right he
44、re and now, watching a malfunctioning jet bridge twist back and forth.This was more impressive than any white sand beach.“Lets talk about airport infrastructure，” Holt said, reaching for my hand.“OK”， I said.“Lets.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了儿子对飞机场的着迷。这种态度也感染了作者，让她懂得关注周围的事物，从中发现乐趣。24What does the underlin
45、ed sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?AHolt is excited about airports.BHolt is expecting a free flight.CThe author finds air travel boring.DThe cost of the airline ticket is low.解析：选A句意理解题。根据上一句“All of the annoying parts of air travel that adults normally hate turn out to be the highlight of Holts trip.”
46、以及画线句中的electrifying 可知，此处是描述Holt对飞机场的着迷。25Why does the author give the example of retractable belt stanchions?ATo show what they are.BTo describe her curiosity.CTo explain how they function.DTo show the sons influence on her.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段中的描述“I began to appreciate some of these moments we usually
47、 cant wait to get through .I dont think I had ever thought about a retractable belt stanchion before he came along.I didnt even know what it was called before he asked.” 可知，受儿子的影响，在最近的一次旅行中，作者开始关注以前不注意的细节。26What was Holts reaction when their plane was delayed?AHe was cheerful.BHe was confused.CHe lo
48、oked impatient. DHe burst into anger.解析：选A细节理解题。根据文中的“But then I looked down and saw the delight in Holts face upon witnessing such a glorious malfunction.He was in heaven.” 可知，当得知飞机会延迟到第二天起飞之后，作者的儿子表现得很开心。27What lesson has the author probably learnt?ABe grateful for what we have.BAppreciate preciou
49、s moments.CComplaining is not a workable solution.DCuriosity is more important than knowledge.解析：选B推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的描述“Florida could wait.This was the vacation, right here and now, watching a malfunctioning jet bridge twist back and forth.This was more impressive than any white sand beach.” 可知，儿子的态度感染了
50、作者，让她觉得应该享受当下。CChina has published its first artificial intelligence (AI) textbook for high school students, following a plan by central government to include AI courses in primary and secondary schools.Under the efforts by the research center at East China Normal University and AI startup SenseTime
51、 Group, the ninechapter textbook, named Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, was written by famous scholars from wellknown schools nationwide.It includes the history of AI and how the technology can be applied in areas such as facial recognition, autodriving and public security.“The textbook foc
52、uses not only on basics of AI, but also on practical use of AI in daily life，” said Chen Yukun, a professor at East China Normal University, who is also a contributor to the book.At present, about 40 high schools across the country have joined the first group of AI high education pilot program, by i
53、ntroducing the textbook in the curriculum (课程).“The AI field is facing a talent shortage globally.The publication of the book is a breakthrough as it takes AI technology out of the ivory tower and makes it part of high school learning，” said Lin Dahua, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong K
54、ong.As early as 2016, the governments had calculated that the demand for AI professionals may rise to 5 million in the coming years.Many industries in the future will benefit from AI technology, so the aim of the related courses should be to let students learn the basic idea and methods of AI.China
55、has made significant progress in technological research and development in recent years.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了人工智能教材进入高中课堂。28Why is the AI textbook used in schools?AMany scholars were involved in writing the textbook.BIt was the decision made by central government.CChina is facing a talent shortage cur
56、rently.DA research center wanted to do a survey.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段的following a plan by central government to include AI courses in primary and secondary schools可知，人工智能教材在学校使用是中央政府的决定。29What does the AI textbook focus on?aThe history of AI.bThe disadvantages of AI.cThe practical use of AI in everyday l
57、ife.dThe application of AI in some important areas.Aabc.Bbcd.Cacd.Dabcd.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段的It includes the history of AI and how the technology can be applied in areas such as .The textbook focuses not only on basics of AI, but also on practical use of AI in daily life可知， a、c、d均为该人工智能教材所覆盖的内容，b项在文中未被提
58、及。30What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe process of studying AI courses is difficult.BChina does best in AI science and technology.CThe author believes AI will change the world.DAI courses help prepare AI professionals for the future.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Many industries in the future will
59、 benefit from AI technology, so the aim of the related courses should be to let students learn the basic idea and methods of AI.”可知，随着人工智能的迅速发展，相关人才的需求量就会增加，因此人工智能课程应运而生，以帮助培养相关专业人员。31Where is the text most likely from?AAn educational newspaper.BA survey report.CA research paper.DA review of the cur
60、riculum.解析：选A文章出处题。本文主要介绍了人工智能教材进入课堂，并详细介绍了该教材出现的原因，属于教育新闻，因此该文最有可能出现在某教育报刊上，故选A项。DWe can find robots everywhere.Robots build cars, play chess and can clean your house.They may drive your car in the near future.Two robots, named Spirit and Opportunity, were sent to Mars on a mission (任务) to explore
61、the red planet.Robots also help people in natural disasters.They are used in search and rescue operations following an earthquake or a nuclear accident.In most cases, robots are sent to places considered to be unsafe.The problem is that all of those types of situations are extremely unpredictable an
62、d unfriendly.And it is very likely that robots in those situations become damaged.When a dog loses a leg, the animal eventually finds the best way to get around on three legs.In a short time, the dog learns to deal with its physical disability.Now, scientists have developed robots that behave in the
63、 same way.Jeff Clune, a computer scientist, is developing the latest and advanced technology so that robots will continue operating after the first sign of injury.He wants the machines to have the ability to analyze the cause and change to continue performing until they can be repaired.The researche
64、rs have added one more operation to the skill set of robots working under complicated conditions.They programmed a hexapod robot with six legs and a robotic arm.Their findings were reported in the journal Nature.Once the hexapod robots become damaged, they can use their own knowledge of how their bo
65、dy works to find a solution.The hexapod robots are also programmed with childlike curiosity.In other words, they are always asking questions and looking for the answers.The whole process just takes about a minute for the robots to overcome the damage and continue to carry out the task.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。
66、文章主要介绍了如今机器人无处不在，它们被应用于各个领域。科学家们正在研发一种新的技术，使机器人遭到损坏时能够迅速做出改变并继续执行任务。32What do we know about robots?AThey usually work in dangerous places.BThey may do great harm to people.CDogs are used to help them work well.DPeople cant live normally without them.解析：选A细节理解题。由第一段可知，机器人应用很广泛。由第二段可知，在大多数情况下，机器人被派往危险
67、的地方执行任务。33According to Jeff Clune, the new technology Ahelps robots deal with the damageBprotects robots from serious harmCmakes robots have selfrepair abilityDallows robots to realize possible danger解析：选A细节理解题。由第三段可知，杰夫正在开发研究新技术使机器人在受损后能够分析原因并做出改变以继续执行任务。34What can we infer about the hexapod robots
68、?AThe idea of them is from Nature.BThey can sense peoples feelings.CThey look like children in appearance.DThey can make changes in a very short time.解析：选D推理判断题。由第四、五段可知，六足机器人能够找到方法以克服损伤并继续执行任务，整个过程大约只需要一分钟的时间。35Whats the best title for the text?AHow to Use Robots ProperlyBRobots are Helpful to Huma
69、nsCDamaged Robots Learn to Keep WorkingDThe Development of the Hexapod Robot解析：选C标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了科学家利用先进技术发明了六足机器人，这种机器人遭到损坏后能够分析原因并做出改变，然后继续工作。第二节(共5小题； 每小题2.5分， 满分12.5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。You probably already know that exercising is necessary to preserve muscle (肌肉) strength, k
70、eep your heart strong, and help you keep a healthy body weight. 36 “Theres a lot of science behind this，” says Dr Scott McGinnis, an instructor at Harvard Medical School.Exercise improves your memory and thinking skills both directly and indirectly.It acts directly on the brain by encouraging the gr
71、owth of new blood vessels (血管) in the brain. 37 Besides, many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in size in people who exercise than in people who dont.Exercise can also improve memory and thinking skills indirectly. 38 Problems in these ar
72、eas frequently cause or contribute to memory loss and a lack of problemsolving skills.Is one exercise better than another in terms of brain health? 39 Almost all of the research so far has looked at walking.“But its likely that another form of exercise that gets your heart pumping might produce simi
73、lar benefits，” explains Dr McGinnis.A study found that tai chi (太极拳) showed the potential to help older adults in planning, working memory, attention and problemsolving.That may be because tai chi involves slow, focused movements and requires learning and memorizing new skills as well as movement pa
74、tterns.Dr McGinnis recommends establishing exercise as a habit.Several studies have shown that it takes about six months to start getting the benefits of exercise. 40 AWe dont know the answer to this question.BIt makes you more resistant to some diseases.CIt even promotes the overall health of new b
75、rain cells.DIt improves peoples sleep and reduces their stress and anxiety.EThus, he reminds you to be patient as you look for the first results.FBut exercise can also help improve your memory and thinking skills.GStart with a few minutes a day and increase the amount until you reach your goal.语篇解读：
76、本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了运动不仅能增强体质，还能提升记忆力和思考力。36选F设空后面所在句中的this指代的是F项中的exercise can also help improve your memory and thinking skills。本句为本篇主题句。剩下的各段就本句内容进行具体阐释。37选CC项“It even promotes the overall health of new brain cells.”为运动给大脑带来的又一影响。C项中的even为语篇衔接标记词，使得上下文呈递进关系。38选D设空后面所在句中的these areas 指的是D项中的sleep 及stre
77、ss and anxiety。39选AA项中的this question指的是设空前面的问题(Is one exercise better than another in terms of brain health？)。40选EE项中的he指的是Dr McGinnis, he reminds you to be patient as you look for the first results 的原因是“Several studies have shown that it takes about six months to start getting the benefits of exerc
78、ise.”。第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。That year I was an eightyearold girl.And every little girl around me had a 41 Many wanted to be princesses and some wanted to be teachers.Me? I wanted to see penguins. 42 ， when most of my friends were spending th
79、eir 43 on Barbie dolls and colorful hair ties, I was saving for a 44 to New Zealand.When I first heard of the penguin paradise (乐园) in New Zealand, I was 45 I decided that I would see those penguins one day.I didnt have a bank account, but I did have a piggy bank.I spent my days 46 hard I weeded my
80、moms garden, and killed spiders for my sister; then I put the hardearned money into that 47 I spent my evenings 48 how much money I needed to earn each year to take the trip when I turned 18.Every day, I would look at my 49 and congratulate myself on being one step closer to 50 the penguin paradise.
81、Unfortunately, my trip hasnt taken place because of traffic restrictions.I look back now and 51 my naive (天真的) behavior, but more than that, I 52 that girl who had the courage to work for what she 53 Even if the only penguin I ever see is at the zoo, some of that little girl will 54 me: her apprecia
82、tion for nature and her 55 to accomplish her dream.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了每个小女孩都有一个梦想，有人想成为公主，有人想成为老师，而“我”想在18岁的时候去新西兰看企鹅。虽然“我”的梦想并未实现，但小时候那个勇敢追求梦想的“我”将继续为梦想而前行。41A.story BjobCproject Ddream解析：选D根据空后的“Many wanted to be princesses and some wanted to be teachers.Me? I wanted to see penguins.”可知，身边的每个女孩都
83、有一个梦想。文章最后一句中to accomplish her dream也有提示。42A.However BThereforeCOtherwise DMoreover解析：选B根据空前的内容可知，因此，当“我”的大多数朋友都把钱花在芭比娃娃和彩色头绳上的时候，“我”却在为新西兰之旅而存钱。43A.energy BtimeCeffort Dmoney解析：选D参考上题解析。另：第44空前的saving for有提示。44A.trip BflightCtask Ddonation解析：选A参考第42题解析。另：第48空后的how much money I needed to earn each y
84、ear to take the trip when I turned 18有提示。45A.attacked BrefusedCattracted Dscared解析：选C根据空后的“I decided that I would see those penguins one day.”可知，当“我”第一次听说新西兰的企鹅乐园时，“我”就被吸引了，决定有一天一定要去看看那些企鹅。46A.working BstudyingCthinking Dpractising解析：选A根据本空后的I weeded my moms garden, and killed spiders for my sister可
85、知，“我”每天都在努力工作。47A.journey BaccountCpocket Dbank解析：选D根据上文中的“I didnt have a bank account, but I did have a piggy bank.” 可推断出，“我”把辛苦赚来的钱放入了存钱罐。48A.deciding on Bfiguring outClooking into Dlearning about解析：选B根据语境可知，晚上的时候“我”会计算“我”18岁前每年需要挣多少钱才能去旅行。49A.difference BchanceCprogress Dinfluence解析：选C根据本空后的congr
86、atulate myself on being one step closer可知，每一天，“我”都会看着自己的进步，祝贺自己离去企鹅乐园游玩又近了一步。50A.creating BvisitingCleaving Dfinding解析：选B参考上题解析。51A.pay for Bdream ofClaugh at Dworry about解析：选C根据语境可知，现在回想起来，“我”对自己天真的行为感到好笑，但更多的是，“我”钦佩那个有勇气为自己所渴求的东西而奋斗的女孩。52A.warn BbegCadmire Dhelp解析：选C参考上题解析。53A.desired BdemandedCpr
87、omised Ddeserved解析：选A参考第51题解析。54A.stand for Bstay withCdepend on Dlearn from解析：选B即便“我”只在动物园里看过企鹅，但那个小女孩身上的某些品质将会一直伴随着“我”她对大自然的欣赏和她实现梦想的决心。55A.determination BabilityCopportunity Dreason解析：选A参考上题解析。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。Hotel guests in China might no 56 (long) have to
88、 worry about waiting in line to check in.At the Alibabas futuristic (未来派的) hotels, guests can scan their IDs, take a photo and input personal details using a machine to check 57 (they) in.The smart equipment will then provide a room key card after the information 58 (check).The process will take les
89、s than a minute, according to the company.Targeting only Chinese customers for now, the new service will be 59 (gradual) expanded globally.The rapid growth of mobile usage and mobile payment adoption can show 60 convenient peoples life is becoming in China.Alibaba isnt the only company 61 introduces
90、 hightech hotels.Smart LYZ, a Shenzhenbased company which focused 62 developing AI technology and smart hotels, opened the first ever fully automated (自动化的) hotel in Chengdu, Sichuan, back in January. 63 (travel) can book a room through Smart LYZs WeChat website, check in through a facial recognitio
91、n machine, unlock the door with a 64 (give) passcode or through its mobile app and finally, check out by pressing a button on the app.The AI Smart Room will undoubtedly be extremely attractive to guests, 65 (create) the way for a new level of modernization and consumers satisfaction.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章
92、主要介绍了智能宾馆的相关内容。56longer考查固定搭配。句意：在中国，宾馆住客再也不用担心排队登记入住了。no longer是固定搭配，意为“不再”，故填longer。57themselves考查代词。此处表示完成他们自己的登记入住。应用they的反身代词作check的宾语，故填themselves。58is checked考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。此处表示在信息被核实之后。此处为一般性描述，应用一般现在时，又根据语境并分析句子结构可知，主语the information与check之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，且主语为第三人称单数，故填is checked。59gradually考查词性
93、转换。此处应用副词修饰其后的动词expanded，故填gradually。60how考查宾语从句。此处表示“在中国，人们的生活正在变得多么便利”。分析句子结构可知，此处引导宾语从句，又根据语境可知，此处表示程度，故填how。61that考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，指代先行词the only company，在从句中作主语，又根据先行词前面有the only修饰，故填that。62on/upon考查介词。此处表示“专注于研发AI技术和智能宾馆”。focus on/upon是固定搭配，意为“集中”，故填on/upon。63Travelers考查词性转换。此处表示“通过Smar
94、t LYZ的微信网页，旅客们就能预订房间”。根据语境可知，此处应用名词的复数形式，故填Travelers。64given考查词性转换。根据空前的a和空后的名词passcode可知，此处应用形容词形式，故填given。65creating考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，主语The AI Smart Room与create为逻辑上的主谓关系，故用create的现在分词形式，故填creating。第四部分写作(共两节， 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的英国好友Jack来信表达了他对未来机器人取代人类工作的担心。请你给他回信，内容包括：1表示理解；2提出应对措施。注意：1.词数80
95、左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考范文：Dear Jack，In your last letter, you expressed your concern over humans jobs being replaced by robots in the near future.Actually, many people have the same worry as you, which is understandable.What should we do in the face of the great challenge? In my opinion, we must stick
96、 to learning to keep pace with the times.Whats more, we should focus on developing skills machines cant master, such as creative thinking skills and interpersonal skills.There is no doubt that robots will replace those easy, dull and repetitive jobs first.I hope my ideas can be helpful to you.Yours，
97、Li Hua第二节(满分25 分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Mother and I spent mornings cleaning up the dirt that blew into our house.Mother said all the dust was due to the drought, not only here in our village but all over the Great Plains.The dirt covered everything.When my sister, Amy, and I walked to
98、 school, we wore kerchiefs (方头巾) over our mouths so that we didnt breathe in the dirt.When the air quality was so bad that the school was closed, we stayed at home and helped Mother put wet sheets over the windows, but the dirt always found a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only br
99、ight sunshine and a clear blue sky.After breakfast, Father headed out to the farm to check on the cattle while Mother started doing some washing.Amy and I played in the yard.Surprisingly, the temperature suddenly dropped.Then Mother shouted from the house, “Christine, you and Amy get inside, quick,
100、now！”I looked towards the west and saw a huge black cloud.All the birds flew away.“Amy, go with Mother！” I shouted，“Ill warn Father.”Amy ran towards the house.The storm hit so fast, and I barely saw her climb the steps.In an instant the day turned into night.I stumbled (绊倒) over our bicycles left ca
101、relessly in the yard.I screamed, hoping my voice would lead Father back.The dirt and sand stung (刺痛) my skin like a thousand bees.I needed to get to a shelter.Covering my face with one hand, I moved towards our car which was parked in the yard and opened the door.Dirt flew in with me as I closed the
102、 door.Father was still out there! I needed to help him find the car.I searched the dashboard (仪表板) and found the switch for the front lights.Would Father see them in the darkness? Was he safe? I pushed the horn (喇叭) again and again, hoping Father would hear it.I pushed until I had no more strength i
103、n my arms.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Suddenly, Fathers face appeared at the window.Finally, the wind stopped and the dust began to settle.参考范文：Suddenly, Fathers face appeared at the window.I was surprised and felt relief.He opened the door and sat next to me.He coughed and wiped his eyes with dirty
104、hands.Then he pulled me into his arms, saying, “Oh, Christine, Im happy youre safe！” I could feel the tears rolling down my dirty cheeks.“Where are your mother and Amy？” “Theyre in the house，” I said.Father turned off the cars lights and we waited in the car for hours.Finally, the wind stopped and t
105、he dust began to settle. Dirt piled up against the car windows.Father kicked against the door, opening it to let us out.We reached the front door just as Mother and Amy came out of the house.“You and your father are safe！” Mother cried.“Im safe thanks to Christine，” Father said.“Im so proud of her.”Tears of joy rolled down my cheeks because our family had survived the horrible storm.