1、福建省福清西山学校高中部2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分 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）1. What meal is the man eating?A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Dinner.2. Why does the woman need to go to the dentist?A. To have a tooth pulled. B. To check her sore tooth.C. To get her teeth cleaned.3. What does the woman think
2、 of the weather today?A. Its too hot.B. Its pretty cool.C. Its sunny and nice.4. Where does the woman work?A. In a restaurant.B. In a shoe store.C. In a supermarket.5. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Dentist and patient.C. Teacher and student.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听第6
3、段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who told the man about the restaurant?A. His friends. B. His family.C. A chef.7. What did the man eat tonight?A. Pasta.B. Chicken.C. Steak.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the woman?A. A teacher.B. A tailor.C. A shop clerk.9. What color might the man prefer?A. Green.B. Gray.C. Blue.听第8段材料，回答
4、第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?A. At a library.B. In a classroom.C. At a bookstore.11. What is the man looking for?A. A specific book.B. A few books on a topic.C. An entire book collection.12. What will the man do next?A. Write a report.B. Take a history class. C. Search on a computer.听第9段材料，回答第
5、13至16题。13. How old is the mans first child?A. Two years old.B. Three years old.C. Six years old.14. What does the mans wife do?A. She is a nurse.B. She is a teacher. C. She is a lawyer.15. When did the woman start looking after children?A. When she was in university.B. When she was in high school.C.
6、 When she was in middle school.16. How often does the man need help with the children? A. Every evening.B. A few days per week. C. During the day on weekends.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker talking to? A. Students to finish high school. B. Students starting high school. C. Students finishin
7、g college. 18. Why did the speaker get bad grades in college at first?A. She was not intelligent. B. She was not organized. C. She was not hard-working.19. How many classes is the speaker taking now?A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.20. What is the general topic of the talk? A. The need for study skills. B.
8、The importance of university. C. The difficulties in high school. 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）AIf you frequently travel for business, Staybridge Suites offer you a range of home comforts. Four recent visitors to Staybridge Suites explain why they booked, what they enjoyed and what made
9、 them want to return. Claire Metcalf The concept is great, but the staff are the ones who really make it. she says. It takes a lot of discipline to always be friendly, but the staff at Staybridge Suites do that. They genuinely care about you.Andrew RobertsOne of the best things is having my own kitc
10、hen. I often end up working late and I dont fancy eating in a restaurant on my own, so cooking for myself is a big drawcard. The main thing for me is being able to cook and have my own little flat. The staff are amazing. It is great to be recognized by them, he says.Pauline RobinsonWhat I love about
11、 it is the way that you are treated by the staff, she says. Some of the staff have been there all that time and they do look after you well. As a woman staying on my own, it is reassuring that they look out for you, and recently when I was poorly they even brought things I needed to my room.Ryan Ruc
12、kledgeThe fully-equipped kitchen is great. I always have a one-bed apartment so I have a separate kitchen and dining room and Im able to relax and cook some meals. Eating out can feel a bit much when you do it day in and day outit makes you hate what you doand I dont want that.21. What attracts visi
13、tors to Staybridge Suites? A. A separate dining room. B. A one-bed apartment. C. A home from home. D. A lot of discipline.22. Who thinks highly of the kitchen of Staybridge Suites?A. Pauline Robinson and Ryan Ruckledge. B. Ryan Ruckledge and Claire Metcalf. C. Andrew Roberts and Ryan Ruckledge. D. P
14、auline Robinson and Claire Metcalf.23. Why does the author write the article?A. To advertise Staybridge Suites. B. To introduce four recent visitors. C. To inform us of a new service. D. To sing high praise for the staff. BMy six-year-old granddaughter stared at me as if she were seeing me for the f
15、irst time. “Grandma, you are an antique(古董),” she said. “You are old. Antiques are old. You are my antique.” I was not satisfied to let the matter rest there. I took out the Websters Dictionary and read the definition to Jenny. I explained, “An antique is not only old, its an object existing since o
16、r belonging to earlier times.a work of art. a piece of furniture. Antiques are treasured,” I told Jenny as I put away the dictionary. “They have to be handled carefully because they sometimes are very valuable. In order to qualify as an antique, the object has to be at least 100 years old.”“Im only
17、67,” I reminded Jenny.We looked around the house for other antiques, besides me. There was a desk that was handed down from Rone aunt to another and finally to our family. “Its very old,” I told Jenny. “I try to keep it polished and I show it off whenever I can. You do that with antiques.”There was
18、a picture on the wall bought at a garage sale. It was dated 1867. “Now thats an antique,” I said with pride. “Over 100 years old.” Of course it was marked up and scratched(刮坏) and not in very good condition. “Sometimes age does that,” I told Jenny. “But the marks are good marks. They show living, or
19、 being around. Thats something to display with pride. In fact, sometimes, the more an object shows age, the more valuable it can become.” I believed this was important for my own self-worth.Our tour of antiques continued. There was a vase on the floor. It had been in my house for a long time. I was
20、not certain where it came from but I didnt buy it new. One thing about antiques, I explained to Jenny, was that they usually had a story. Theyd been in one home and then another, handed down from one family to another, traveling all over the place. Theyd lasted through years and years. They could ha
21、ve been thrown away, or ignored, or destroyed, or lost. But instead, they survived.For a moment, Jenny looked thoughtful. “I dont have any antiques but you,” she said. Then her face brightened. “Could I take you to school for show and tell?”“Only if I fit into your backpack,” I answered. And then Je
22、nnys antique lifted her up and embraced her in a hug that would last through the years.24. Grandma read the definition of “antique” to Jenny in order to _.A. express her disappointment at being called “antique”B. change Jennys shallow understanding of antiquesC. tell Jenny the importance of protecti
23、ng antiquesD. list all the important characteristics of antiques25. Which of the following information did grandma express to Jenny?A. The desk reminded her of her dear relatives.B. There was usually a sad story behind each antique.C. The spots on the picture showed its age and value.D. She planned
24、to buy a new vase to replace the old one.26. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Grandma was too old to lift Jenny up. B. Jenny was too young to know grandmas humor.C. Jenny had a strong desire for grandmas love.D. Grandma had a deep long-lasting love for Jenny.27. What can be the best t
25、itle for the passage?A. Jennys Antique B. Grandmas AntiqueC. A Tour of Antiques D. A Story of AntiquesCIts really true what people say about English politeness: its everywhere. When squeezing(挤) past someone or passing through a crowd in a narrow place, people say “sorry”. When getting off a bus, En
26、glish passengers say “thank you” rather than the driver. In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things. After all, squeezing past others is sometimes unavoidable, and the bus driver is only doing his job. I used to think the same way, without questioning it, until I started traveling to
27、 the British Isles and came to appreciate some more polite ways of communicating with people, and here are some more polite ways of interacting with people in UK.People thank each other everywhere in England, all the time. When people buy something in a shop, customer and shop assistant in most case
28、s thank each other twice or more. In Germany, it would be surprising to hear more than one thank you in such a conversation. British students thank their lecturers when leaving the room. English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, which is different from Germans, who would normally
29、 think that paying their workers money is already enough.Another thing I observed during my stay was that English people rarely criticize others. Even when I was working and mistakes were pointed out to me, my employers repeated several times but none of their explanations were intended as scolding
30、me. It has been my impression that by avoiding scolding, English people are making an effort to make others feel comfortable. This also is showed in other ways. British men still open doors for women, and British men are more likely to treat women to a meal than German men. However, I do need to poi
31、nt out here that this applies to English men a bit more than it would to Scottish men! Yes, the latter are a bit mean.28. What is the authors feeling of English politeness?A. He thinks highly of it. B. He thinks little of it.C. He thinks it is unnecessary. D. He thinks it goes too far.29. What can b
32、e inferred from the passage?A. British men never treat a woman to dinner.B. British men think its unnecessary to say “thank you” to the bus driver.C. In Germany, employers often say “thank you” to employees for their job.D. Germans think it is unnecessary to thank workers because payment is enough.3
33、0. We can learn from the last paragraph that Scottish men _.A. like to fight with each other B. treat women more politely than English menC. are as generous as English men D. are unwilling to spend money for women31. The author develops the text through the method of _.A. telling stories B. making c
34、omparisonsC. giving reasons D. doing scientific researchDLondon (CNN) There is no God thats the conclusion of the celebrated physicist Stephen Hawking, whose final book is published Tuesday. The book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, which was completed by his family after his death, presents answ
35、ers to the questions that Hawking said he received most during his time on Earth.Other bombshells the British scientist left his readers with include the belief that alien life is out there, artificial intelligence could outsmart humans and time travel cant be ruled out.“There is no God. No one dire
36、cts the universe,” he writes in the book. “For centuries, it was believed that disabled people like me were living under a curse by God,” he adds. “I prefer to think that everything can be explained another way, by the laws of nature.”While Hawking spoke of his lack of belief in God during his life,
37、 several of his other answers are more surprising. “There are forms of intelligent life out there,” he writes. “We need to be cautious about answering back until we have developed a bit further.”“Travel back in time cant be ruled out according to our present understanding,” he says. He also predicts
38、 that “within the next hundred years we will be able to travel to anywhere in the Solar System.”In remarks prepared by Hawking and played at the launch of the book in London on Monday, the scientist also turned his attention to the world he was leaving behind. His greatest concern, his daughter said
39、, “is how divided weve become,” adding, “He makes this comment about how we seem to have lost the ability to look outward, and we are increasingly looking inward to ourselves.”Hawkings final message to readers, though, is a hopeful one. Attempting to answer the question “How do we shape the future?”
40、 the scientist writes, “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.”32. Which question is NOT probably included in the book Brief Answers to the Big Questions?A. Is there Alien life? B. Does the solar system exist?C. Is time travel possible? D. Does anyone direct the universe?33. Haw
41、king mentioned his disability in his book to_.A. show his confidence. B. complain of God.C. tell readers about his hardship. D. support his disbelief in God.34. What was Hawking most concerned about?A. Artificial intelligence will outsmart humans. B. Allen life will come to the earth some day.C. Tec
42、hnology will destroy the world. D. Human beings are not united.35. What did Hawking suggest human beings do?A. Contact alien life. B. Explore the universe.C. Develop the earth. D. Respect artificial intelligence.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。 The Science of Ri
43、sk-SeekingSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 36 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work?The reason w
44、hy any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 37 As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why arent we all jumpi
45、ng out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate
46、 it. 38 No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 39 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tol
47、erance for risk as well. 40 For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, well continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow
48、 end of the pool.A. It all depends on your character.B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.E. This is when you start to move away from your family an
49、d into the bigger world.F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45分） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出
50、可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。At the age of 15，I paid my first visit to Disneyland in America. It wasnt the first time for me to be _41_ . Like most English children I learned French _42_school and I had often been to France，and I _43_ speaking English to people who didnt understand _44_ . So _45_ I went
51、 to America，I was really looking forward to _46_ a nice easy holiday without any _47_problems. _48_ wrong I was! The misunderstanding _49_at the airport. I was looking for a _50_ telephone to give my friend Danny a _51_ and tell her that I had arrived. A_52_ old man saw me looking lost and asked _53
52、_ he could help me. “Yes” I said，“I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well，thats nice，”he said，“Are you getting _54_ ? But arent you a bit young?” “ _55_ is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to call her to tell her Ive arrived. Can you tell me _56_ theres a phone box?” “Oh!” he said, “
53、theres a phone downstairs.” When at last we did meet up，Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Dont worry，”she said to me，“I had so many _57_ at first. There are lots of words which the Americans _58_ differently in meaning from us British. Youll soon get used to _59_ funny things they say. Mo
54、st of the _60_, British and American people understand each other!”41. A. out B. away C. abroad D. outside 42. A. from B. during C. after D. at 43. A. get used to B. was used to C. used to D. used44. A. English B. French C. Russian D. Latin45. A. when B. while C. if D. for46. A. buying B. having C.
55、giving D. receiving47. A. time B. human C.1anguage D. money48. A. Too B. What a C. What D. How49. A. beginning B. begun C. begin D. began50. A. cheap B. popular C. public D. good51. A. letter B. ring C. news D. information52. A. friendly B. stranger C. stupid D. kindly53. A. that B. if C. where D. w
56、hen54. A. to marry B. to be married C. marrying D. married55. A. You B. She C. Who D. He56. A. where B. in which C. over there D. that57. A. trouble B. difficulties C. things D. fun58. A. write B. speak C. use D. read59. A. every B. these C. some D. all the60. A. chance B. situation C. condition D.
57、time第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。I am sorry to hear that you are worried about the variety of English you have been learning.Firstly, the differences between British and American English may surprise those 61. have learned English for years. There 62. (be) a
58、lmost no differences in grammar and only a few differences in vocabulary. British and American people have no difficulty 63. (understand) each other. They watch films and televisions from each others countries for 64. (please).Secondly, there isnt only one British 65. American English. For example,
59、all major cities in the UK have 66. (they) own dialects with different accents from each other. Sometimes these accents can be 67. (hard) to understand for even a British person than some Americans. Also, there are Englishes from many other countries. People who speak these Englishes usually also ma
60、nage 68._ (communicate) with other English speakers without any problems.All learners need to be able to understand English spoken and written by as many people as possible and they need to be able to speak English so that as many people as possible can understand them. You should concentrate on thi
61、s goal, not on 69. to speak “British” or “American” English.I hope this is 70. (help).第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 根据汉语或英语提示式完成句子, 每空一词。（10 分） 71. In the heat of the argument we mustntlose_ of (看不见) our main purpose. 72. Childrendepend _ (依靠) their parents for all of their material needs. 73. These machi
62、nes are _ (constant) updated by improving the design of the computers74. The new teacher made a good_(impress) on the students. 75. The show starred a _ (previous) unknown actress called Jennifer Aniston. 76. Under the _ (guide) of their teacher, the pupils are building a model boat. 77. The dustman
63、 _ (sweep) up all the fallen leaves on this street yesterday. 78. The children are having a great time, _ (slide) around on the polished floor freely. 79. Its the sort of work that calls for a high level of _（concentrate）. 80. _ (delight) with what the students had done, the teacher spoke highly of
64、them. 第二节 英汉互译。（10 分）81. 他们决定从事园艺，把它当作一种放松. (take up) _ 82. 人必须专心工作才能进步。 (concentrate on) _83. 你可以用新买的机器榨出柠檬汁。 (squeeze out of ) _84. We are now all working very hard in order to finish the task ahead of time._85. She is just shy and doesnt like to talk, so it is rather unfair to accuse her of coldn
65、ess. _第三节 书面表达（满分15分）某电视台英语频道今年暑假准备举办“外国人游中国”的夏令营活动。假定你是李华，是这个活动的志愿者。你的英国网友Mike发来邮件询问该活动。请你给他回复一封邮件，邮件内容包括：1.活动的时间和地点；2.活动内容；3.邀请他参加活动。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：夏令营：summer camp；频道：channel。Dear Mike,_Yours,Li Hua英语参考答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1-5 ACCAA 6-10 BBCBA 11-15 BCCBC 16-20 BABCA第二部分 阅
66、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）A【答案】21-23 CCA B【答案】24-27 BCDAC【答案】28-31 ADDB D【答案】32-35 BDDB第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）【答案】36-40 FCAEG第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）【答案】41-45 CDBBA 46-50 BCDDC51-55 BABDC56-60 ABCDD第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）【答案】61. who 62. are 63. understanding 64.
67、 pleasure 65. or 66. their 67. harder 68. to communicate 69. how 70. helpful第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 单词拼写（10 分） 71. sight 72. on 73. constantly 74. impression 75. previously 76. guidance 77. swept 78. sliding 79. concentration 80. Delighted 第二节 汉译英 81. They are determined totakeupgardening as a kind
68、of relaxation.82. One must concentrate on his works in order to make progress.83. You can use the new machine to squeeze some juice out of lemons.84. 为了提前完成任务，我们正非常努力地工作。 85. 她只是害羞，不喜欢说话，所以指责她冷漠是不公平的。 第三节 书面表达（满分25分）【范文】Dear Mike,Im glad to receive your e-mail, asking about the summer camp for forei
69、gners to travel in China.The camp will be held both in Beijing and Chengdu by an English channel of a TV station from November 7 to 17, during which time foreigners will visit the well-known places, such as the Great Wall, Chengdu Panda Base. Besides this, foreigners will have opportunities to enjoy
70、 Chinese operas and Chinese folk music, which will surely help foreigners understand Chinese culture more deeply.As a volunteer of this camp, I work as an interpreter because I have a good knowledge of English.This is a meaningful activity, so why not join it?Yours,Li Hua【解析】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四位游客对Stayb
71、ridge套房的看法：为什么选择，他们最喜欢什么方面，他们继续去住的原因等。（21）C 细节理解题。根据第一段Staybridge Suites offer you a range of home comforts可知Staybridge Suites会给你提供各种各样的像家一样舒适的东西和情境，这也是吸引游客的地方，故选C。（22）C 细节理解题。根据Andrew Roberts所在那部分第一段One of the best things is having my own kitchen.以及Ryan Ruckledge所说的那部分第一句The fully-equipped kitchen
72、is great.，所以评价最高的就是这两位游客，故选C。（23）A 目的意图题。本文从第一段开始就在介绍Staybridge套房的诸多优点，并以游客的角度来说明Staybridge套房的各种好的地方，所以肯定是在打广告，故选A。【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，从祖母和小孙女对古董这个词的理解入手，小孙女说祖母就是她的古董，体现了祖孙之间深深的爱。24. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was not satisfied to let the matter rest there. I took out the Websters Dictionary and read the definition t
73、o Jenny.”可知，祖母不想她和小孙女关于古董的谈话就此打住，她希望让小孙女对古董有更进一步的认识，故B项正确。25. 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“But the marks are good marks. They show living, or being around. Thats something to display with pride. In fact, sometimes, the more an object shows age, the more valuable it can become.”可知，祖母想告诉小孙女这幅画上的斑点体现了它的年代和价值，故C项正确。26
74、. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“And then Jennys antique lifted her up and embraced her in a hug that would last through the years.”可知，祖母把小孙女抱起来拥入怀中，那是个恒久的拥抱。由此推知祖母深深地爱着小孙女，故D项正确。27. 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“You are my antique.”及最后一段中的“I dont have any antiques but you”可知，文章从祖母和小孙女对古董这个词的理解入手，小孙女说祖母就是她的古董，体现了祖孙之间深深的爱，故A项正确。【解析
75、】本文为介绍说明文。相比德国人和苏格兰人，英国人的礼貌无处不在。作者通过把英国人和德国人、苏格兰人相比较，来体现英国人的礼貌及绅士。28. 推理判断题。通过第一段及全文可知，作者看到英国人的礼貌无处不在，起初他不以为然，认为有些事大可不必说客气话，但是在英国大不列颠岛的一次旅行改变了作者对英国人礼貌的看法。appreciate意为“欣赏”。故A选项正确。29. 细节理解题。通过文中第二段最后一句话“English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs, which is different from Germans, who
76、would normally think that paying their workers money is already enough.”可知，英国老板会感谢工人为自己做的工作。相反，德国老板却不会，因为他们觉得付给工人的钱已经足够了。D项与原文意思相符。故D选项正确。30. 细节理解题。根据文中最后一段的后半部分可知，英国男士比德国男士更喜欢请女士吃饭，但是，作者同时指出这个规律不大适用于苏格兰男士，因为苏格兰男士有一些很吝啬，不愿意出钱。故D选项正确。31. 细节理解题。通过全文可知，作者通过把英国人和德国人、苏格兰人相比较，来体现英国人的礼貌及绅士。故B选项正确。【解析】本文是一篇
77、新闻报道，CNN报道了霍金的新书大问题的简答（Brief Answers to the Big Questions），霍金在这本书中解答了人们之前提出的一些问题并提出了自己的个人观点。32. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Other bombshells the British scientist left his readers with include the belief that alien life is out there, artificial intelligence could outsmart humans and time travel cant be ruled out.”和
78、第三段第一句“ There is no God. No one directs the universe, he writes in the book.”可知霍金在大问题的简答中解释了外星人、人工智能、时间旅行以及宇宙主宰等问题，并没有涉及太阳系是否存在。故B项正确。33. 推理判断题。根据第三段后两句“ For centuries, it was believed that disabled people like me were living under a curse by God, he adds. I prefer to think that everything can be ex
79、plained another way, by the laws of nature. ”可知霍金认为世界上的所有事情都可以用自然法则来解释，例如像他这样的残疾也是有科学原因的，而不是受到上帝的诅咒。所以他提到自己的残疾是为了进一步论述自己不信仰上帝。故D项正确。34. 细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“His greatest concern, his daughter said, is how divided weve become,”可知霍金最大的担忧是人类的分裂，也就是人类的不团结，故D项正确。35. 推理判断题。根据最后一句“Remember to look up at the star
80、s and not down at your feet.”可知霍金建议人们要仰望天空而不是低头看地。他建议人们更多地探索宇宙，故B项正确。【解析】文章讲述了人们喜欢冒险的来源和科学依据. 人们都喜欢冒险，因为风险也意味着回报. 生活中人们喜欢做一些让别人意外和害怕的事，这和人的大脑有关. 36. 前文说“because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth tasking.”（当我们衡量风险和回报时，有些风险值得去冒）后文说“Some of us enjoy activities that would surpr
81、ise and scare the rest of us.”（有些人喜欢做一些让别人吃惊和害怕的事）也就是说衡量风险的标准每个人都可能不一样，故选F。37. 根据前文“Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring.”（喜欢冒险的人在狩猎、战斗和探索方面表现的更优秀。）这意味着他们有更大的机会生存下去。故选C。38. 根据前文“So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it.”（也许你喜欢赛车，也许你不喜欢）这依据你的性格。故选A。39. 前一句“scientists s
82、ay that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years.”（科学家们指出冒险的意愿在青少年时期会有所增强）而后一句“To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences.”（为了帮你实现那些想法，大脑会不断增加你对新的经历的渴望。）而这些是在你离开家庭，走进一个更大的世界之前的必经阶段。故选E。40. 后文“For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to
83、 pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.”不同的人对待同一件刺激的事情时，大脑的反应也会不一样，有的人兴奋起来，有的人十分恐惧。前面应该是说大脑的不同反应，故选G。【解析】本文关于英国英语和美国英语。在学英语时所有的学习者都需要能够理解英语口语和书面语，而不是把精力集中在怎样说英国英语或美国英语上。61. 考查定语从句。句意：英国英语和美国英语之间的区别可能会让学了多年英语的人惊讶。此处“those”是先行词，指人，在后面的定语从
84、句中做主语，故答案为who。62. 考查there be句型。此句是there be句型，句子主语是“almost no differences”，复数形式，故答案为are。63. 考查固定搭配。have difficulty in (doing) sth.,可知答案为in understanding。64. 考查名词。句意：他们互相观看彼此国家的电影和电视以取乐。for pleasure取乐，可知答案为pleasure。65. 考查连词。句意：没有唯一的英国英语和美国英语。否定句中的“和”，用or，故答案为or。66. 考查代词。形容词性物主代词修饰名词，故答案为their。67. 考查比较级。根据后面的“than”，可知用形容词的比较级，故答案为harder。68. 考查动词不定式。manage to do sth.想方设法做成某事，故答案为to communicate。69. 考查副词。句意：你应该集中精力在这个目标上，而不是过分关注怎样说英国英语或美国英语上。故答案为how。70. 考查形容词。句意：我希望这是有帮助的。可知答案为helpful。