1、（新课标全国卷）2021届高考英语下学期预测密卷03（含解析）（新课标全国卷I、卷II、卷III）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。听完每段I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。1. Whats John doing now?A. Playing football.B. Watching TV.C. Studying.2. What can the man do?A. Swim.B. Play soccer.C. Play
2、 basketball.3. When will the meeting be over?A. At 11:00.B. At 10:00.C. At 9:30.4. What does the woman think of the play?A. Terrible.B. Just so-so.C. Great.5. Whats the weather like now?A. Snowy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有
3、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。6. Where does the man want to go?A. The library.B. The lab.C. The caf.7. Whats the mans major?A. Psychology.B. Physics.C. Chemistry.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. Where is the woman going first?A. The classroom.B. The library.C. The gym.9. Wh
4、at will the woman do in the library?A. Borrow some books.B. Return some books.C. Study for the exam.10. Why do the speakers go to the gym?A. To watch a game.B. To take a PE class.C. To go swimming.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11. What do we know about the man?A. He is in poor health.B. He wants to stay
5、 at home today.C. He hasnt finished his homework yet.12. What relation is Mr. Bell to the man?A. His neighbor.B. His teacher.C. His father.13. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Help him hand in his project.B. Call to ask for leave.C. Drive him to school right now.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。14.
6、 What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Give a speech.B. Write a magazine article.C. Prepare some materials.15. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home.B. In the office.C. In a meeting room.16. How will the man go back home?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By taxi.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17
7、. What can we learn about Pedal Power?A. It was started in 1996.B. It gives bicycles to people for free.C. It sends bicycles to poor areas regularly.18. What happened to Pedal Power in August 2000?A. It couldnt meet its costs.B. It won an Enterprise Award.C. It was criticized by the British media.19
8、. When did Dan Pearman go to Ecuador?A. In 1993.B. In 1998.C. In 2001.20. Why was Dan Pearmans neighbor successful in business?A. He offered many jobs to craftsmen in the town.B. He was the most skilled craftsman in the village.C. He could reach customers easily by riding his bike.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40
9、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。ALOI English - English Conversation ClassesTake English conversation classes with native English-speaking teachers from the United States, Ireland and Australia, live, 1-on-1. This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English an
10、d listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real-life situations. Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about work in different fields, such as business, finance, politics and travel. However, if you like, you can have normal day-to-day conversations about events weather, e
11、tc. If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation, we can do that too!Our English Conversation classes:Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.You can choose the time, day and teacher for each class.The classes are made for each student individually. They will b
12、e at your level, studying what you need and what interests youPackages10 Classes Package $229.90Interested in taking 10, 55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 10-class conversation
13、 English course. 20 Classes Package $439.80Interested in taking 20, 55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 20-class conversation English course.21. What do the classes mainly focus
14、on? A. Area-based accents.B. Work-related topics. C. Grammar rules.D. Daily conversations.22. What are offered to the students? A. Appointed teachers.B. Personalized courses. C. Chances to travel with the teachers.D. Online and offline learning materials.23. What should a student do first if he deci
15、des on the 10 Classes Package? A. Arrange a free class with LOI English. B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher. D. Make a promise to sit through each class.BThomas Edison, inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机) and the worlds first practical l
16、ight bulb, is known around the world. But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit Edisons competitor, Nikola Tesla. It took the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power; however, their names were not always shared.Edison, a self-made American inventor, bu
17、ilt his name as a successful businessman.Tesla, a well-educated Serbian immigrant, was a tireless thinker. In 1882, Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Continental Edison Company. Soon, his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States, where the goal was to br
18、ing electricity to all of New York City. But Edison and Tesla had different ideas about how to make that goal a reality.Edison worked mainly with direct current (DC) power. Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come, it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a
19、mile or less from the power source. However, alternating current (AC) powersupported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through power lines.Soon the battle between the two was on. Edison proposed that several small DC-based power plants could be constructed to power diffe
20、rent parts of a city, but this was impractical. Desperate to succeed, Edison attempted to show that DC power “was safe”he even electrocuted(电死) an elephant to show the “dangers” of ACIn the end, however, it was practical, inexpensive AC that won the battle. By 1896, even Edisons own company had adop
21、ted ACTesla succeeded, but Edison, whose self-branded companies won him over a thousand patents, is the more well-known of the two. Regardless, each inventor had a big hand in shaping the way we live.24What does the underlined word “credit” in Paragraph 1 mean?ACast.BTrust.CRecognition. DDebt.25What
22、 do we know about Nikola Tesla?AHe finished college in Paris.BHe worked as Edisons employee at first.CHe invented many things with Edison.DHe was admired by Edison for his invention.26Whats a big difference between AC and DC power?ADC power moves more quickly.BAC power ranges over larger areas.CAC p
23、ower is much safer and cheaper.DDC power can be widely used in more fields.27Whats the best title for the text?AEdison vs. Tesla: the war of the currentsBEdison: the inventor of the first light bulbCDC vs AC: the theory behind the two conceptsDNikola Tesla: a name that should be rememberedCAs a CEO
24、of a startup, you get used to hearingno.You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer,discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic. But it tums out that thes
25、e disasters can actually be good for you. In fact,Im not sure whether you can innovate without them. Heres what all our crises have taught me.Its good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that wed never developed before. The customer made it clear that if we c
26、ouldnt develop this capability, theyd be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldnt meet the customers needs. We knew wed face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation. Yet we decided to try to satisfy t
27、he customer, even if it wasnt obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and weve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationship with
28、the customer.Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customers need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadnt seen during smaller-scale production. Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the p
29、roblem down to a single material within the battery. Wed used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change,the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.Its okay to show weakness. One of my hardest days as CEO.was the day when I found out I was pregnant.W
30、e were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day,I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregna
31、nt.I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down. They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals. This gave me not only the space to plan for the companys future,but also to prepare f
32、or my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the underlined word then in Paragraph 1 refer to?A:Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.29.What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 27A. Customers requests should be carefu
33、lly evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial?A. By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By challenging
34、assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crisesDFor as long as there have been high school English classes, students have unwillingly written book reports and fi
35、ve-paragraph essays. Today, however, sizable portion of kids devote their after-school time to a different kind of communication activity. As education scholars Michele Knobel and Colin Lankshear write, these “new literacies” include writing fan fiction(同人小说)， blogging and microblogging, and curatin
36、g(管理) photos - just to name a few examples. Many teachers recognize the value of these enthusiastic creative efforts even if they bemoan teenagers frequent use of casual and nonstandard English online. To meet students where they are, Knobel and Lankshear suggest starting by understanding how new li
37、teracies differ from standard English classwork. Teenagers who share work online often have a clear, specific idea of who theyre writing for. While traditional classroom assignments are often solitary(单独的) activities, online writing and creative work tends to be collaborative. The criteria for “good
38、” online writing are also often quite different from the ones teachers have typically used to judge student work. Rather than writing for a generic imagined audience, teenagers who share work online are often clear about who theyre writing for and what the audience already knows about topic. And, ra
39、ther than catering to single “expert” judge of writing quality (the teacher or test grader), online writers know that their work will be judged by people with varied ideas about what theyre looking for in a piece of writing. So, how can teachers deal with these highly Internet-literate teens? Knobel
40、 and Lankshear suggest that teachers participate in online communities themselves, getting a feel for the kinds of creative spaces their students inhabit. They also recommend rethinking assessment practices. Rather than focusing on final exam results, they suggest frequent, ongoing feedback that mir
41、rors the kinds of response students might receive as they learn a video game or post fan fiction and read comments. Finally, Knobel and Lankshear write, adapting classroom practices to new literacies isnt simply about catering to students interests. Its also about recognizing that online culture is
42、changing the adult world that students will be entering. Some of the skills teens learn from inhabiting online creative spaces may be just as important to their futures as the ones they get from a traditional English curriculum.32. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “bemoan” in p
43、aragraph 2? A. Admit to. B. Contribute to. C. Suffer from. D. Disapprove of.33. Who will judge a students online writing according to the text? A. A single teacher.B. An appointed test grader. C. A generic imagined audience. D. A wide audience with different ideas34. What is one of the suggestions K
44、nobel and Lankshear give to teachers? A. Volunteering with online communities. B. Stopping students online activities. C. Improving the existing assessment system. D. Commenting on students creative practices.35. What is the best title for the text? A. Is fan fiction a helpful literacy tool? B. Will
45、 standard English classwork survive? C. Why do many teachers find teaching difficult? D. Why are kids addicted to surfing the Internet?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。Living with Joy Living with joy can sometimes be a challenge. When things appear to be going against o
46、ur will, we tend to experience pain, suffering, or a bad day. _36_ And instead of viewing bad things as causes of getting upset, try to view them as lessons of helping you grow. Too many times, we think that the outer world is creating our day, causing us to be sad or unhappy. _37_ We create our day
47、, the circumstances for joyous living. _38_ This internal happiness spreads outward through every cell of our bodies and creates the outer experience of a smile, or laugh. Then we can see and choose our feelings, desires, goals and dreams. _39_ We create the reality where we experience joy, anger, l
48、ove, and fear. Because we have the free will to choose our reality, we can make that conscious choice happier. _40_ The reason is that we have to have the internal feeling of happiness to create that happiness in our daily lives then. So, start changing your negatives into positives, gain clarity(清晰
49、), and open your heart by looking inside yourself. When we start changing ourselves from inside out, the universe will respond to us.A. Thus these situations will disappear.B. However, its the opposite that is true.C. Besides, were in control of our feelings.D. In order to be happy, we need “be happ
50、y” inside.E. These further enable us to show an outer reality based on our true selves.F. This happiness though will never come if you are looking outside of yourself first.G. One thing that we all need to acquire is the ability to see all situations, people and events from a positive perspective.第三
51、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。One day a famous painter painted a picture. He put it on exhibition with the title, “Not for 41 ”.However, it was so beautiful a painting that whoever 42 that exhibition asked the painter to sell that painting f
52、or whatever amount he would 43 it. But he said, “Im extremely sorry but I cant sell this for any amount. I will sell it to only that person who will understand its 44 .” Then, an old man 45 and said, “I want to buy this painting and here is the 46 in this small box for it.” The painter took that box
53、 and 47 it. There was a paint brush and colors in it. Then, he gave that painting to the old man. All the other people asked the painter with 48 , “Why did you sell it for a paint brush and a few colors to this old man? We were 49 you a huge amount for this painting. Are you crazy?” The painter said
54、, “If you 50 the painting, there is a man who is teaching a kid to paint with so much 51 . So, the man in the 52 is this old man and that kid is me. He is my teacher who taught me to paint and made me become what I am today just thanks to his devotion and 53 . And, the real value of this painting is
55、 just a paint brush which is 54 by my teacher as this paint brush is more 55 than your wealth. With this paint brush I can paint many more paintings.” All people understood and 56 the bonding of a teacher and his student. They all took off their hats to show their 57 . A teacher always gives his bes
56、t wealth to his student in the 58 of knowledge, wisdom and art with a(n) 59 that his student will 60 make use of it.41. A.showB.saleC.playD.rest42. A.attendedB.heldC.organizedD.appreciated43. A.check for B.pay forC.leave forD.charge for44. A.moneyB.useC.valueD.time45. A.came out B.came inC.came over
57、D.came about46. A.service B.ticketC.passportD.price47. A.opened B.brokeC.liftedD.closed48. A.regretB.surpriseC.embarrassmentD.anger49. A.repaying B.offeringC.rewardingD.lending50. A.realized B.caughtC.confirmedD.noticed51. A.determinationB.devotion C.attractionD.participation52. A.exhibitionB.room C
58、.pictureD.show53. A.desire B.reliefC.blessingsD.pities54. A.given B.paidC.lostD.borrowed55. A.sensitive B.originalC.usefulD.precious56. A.respected B.inspectedC.reportedD.shared57. A.preferenceB.admirationC.loyaltyD.courage58. A.caseB.sizeC.formD.amount59. A.expectationB.destinationC.creationD.posit
59、ion60. A.essentiallyB.desperatelyC.necessarilyD.properly第二节（共10小题；每小题l5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。Whenever anyone asks me where my favorite place in China is, I say Dali without hesitation. Dali, _61_(surround) by mountains for hiking and lakes for bicycling around , is the kind of plac
60、e that everyone likes.Last year I met a couple of young students Id known_62_ I travelled to Dali, and we agreed _63_(cycle) along the lake in a small town outside of Dali. The lake _64_ (it) was pretty easy to cycle around , _65_ flat paths passing through a lot of little villages. While cycling, a
61、 woman recommended an hour-long boat ride for about 40 RMB each-a bit expensive but _66_ adventure we felt like having, so we paid for it.In about 20 minutes we witnessed in _67_(excite) how a fisherman fished with his fishing birds. A string was tied around each birds neck so that when it dived for
62、 fish, it was unable to swallow them. The birds _68_ (give) a fish as payment for their service after the fisherman had a satisfactory catch. Id _69_ (previous) read about this fishing method, but it was pretty exciting to see first-hand.The day finished with a brilliant sunset, _70_ I climbed onto
63、a roof to get a photo of.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l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。We had a school trip on last Sunday
64、. Hundreds of us took part in it excited. At 8:00 am, we set out for the top of Jiuhuang Mountain in high spirits. All the way we were chatting, singing and laughing, enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful sceneries. When someone fall behind, others would come or offer help. About 2 hours later, we
65、 all reached the top. Seeing from there, the river below looked like a thin belt. We were very happy that we jumped and cheered with joy. The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to nature, but also we relaxed myself. What wonderful time!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，学校网站的英语专栏正在开展“我的运动故事”主
66、题征文活动。你打算投稿，请根据下面的提示写一篇短文。1. 过去生活方式不健康，易生病，影响学习和生活；2. 发生改变的原因及改变；3. 现在的运动习惯和产生的积极结果。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My sports story_2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语预测模拟卷 （三）（新课标全国卷I、卷II、卷III）第二部分 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。听完每段I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。
67、每段对话仅读一遍。7. Whats John doing now?A. Playing football.B. Watching TV.C. Studying.8. What can the man do?A. Swim.B. Play soccer.C. Play basketball.9. When will the meeting be over?A. At 11:00.B. At 10:00.C. At 9:30.10. What does the woman think of the play?A. Terrible.B. Just so-so.C. Great.11. Whats
68、the weather like now?A. Snowy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.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。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。12. Where does the man want to go?A. The library.B. The lab.C. The caf.10. Whats the mans major?A. Psych
69、ology.B. Physics.C. Chemistry.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。11. Where is the woman going first?A. The classroom.B. The library.C. The gym.12. What will the woman do in the library?A. Borrow some books.B. Return some books.C. Study for the exam.21. Why do the speakers go to the gym?A. To watch a game.B. T
70、o take a PE class.C. To go swimming.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。22. What do we know about the man?A. He is in poor health.B. He wants to stay at home today.C. He hasnt finished his homework yet.23. What relation is Mr. Bell to the man?A. His neighbor.B. His teacher.C. His father.24. What does the man
71、ask the woman to do?A. Help him hand in his project.B. Call to ask for leave.C. Drive him to school right now.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。25. What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Give a speech.B. Write a magazine article.C. Prepare some materials.26. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A.
72、At home.B. In the office.C. In a meeting room.27. How will the man go back home?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By taxi.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。28. What can we learn about Pedal Power?A. It was started in 1996.B. It gives bicycles to people for free.C. It sends bicycles to poor areas regularly.29. What hap
73、pened to Pedal Power in August 2000?A. It couldnt meet its costs.B. It won an Enterprise Award.C. It was criticized by the British media.30. When did Dan Pearman go to Ecuador?A. In 1993.B. In 1998.C. In 2001.31. Why was Dan Pearmans neighbor successful in business?A. He offered many jobs to craftsm
74、en in the town.B. He was the most skilled craftsman in the village.C. He could reach customers easily by riding his bike.听力答案;15 CCACB 610 ABABC 1115 ABACA 1620 BCAAC 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。ALOI English - English Conversation ClassesTake English c
75、onversation classes with native English-speaking teachers from the United States, Ireland and Australia, live, 1-on-1. This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English and listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real-life situations. Our teachers mainly carry on
76、 conversations about work in different fields, such as business, finance, politics and travel. However, if you like, you can have normal day-to-day conversations about events weather, etc. If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation, we can do that too!Our English Conversation classe
77、s:Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.You can choose the time, day and teacher for each class.The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests youPackages10 Classes Package $229.90Interested in takin
78、g 10, 55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 10-class conversation English course. 20 Classes Package $439.80Interested in taking 20, 55-minute conversation English classes?Schedule
79、 a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 20-class conversation English course.21. What do the classes mainly focus on? A. Area-based accents.B. Work-related topics. C. Grammar rules.D. Daily conversations.22. What are offered to t
80、he students? A. Appointed teachers.B. Personalized courses. C. Chances to travel with the teachers.D. Online and offline learning materials.23. What should a student do first if he decides on the 10 Classes Package? A. Arrange a free class with LOI English. B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees
81、 C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher. D. Make a promise to sit through each class.【答案】21-23. BBA【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一个英语会话课程的相关情况。21.B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about . politics and travel可知，这个英语会话课程主要聚焦于与工作相关的一些话题。22.B。细节理解题。根据Our English Conversation classes部分中
82、的The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests you可知，这个英语会话课程会根据每个学生的情况为他们量身定制。23.A。细节理解题。根据文中的Interested in taking 10, 55-minute conversation English classes? Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the tea
83、cher about it可知，在上课前，学生应和LOI English预约并安排一节免费课程。BThomas Edison, inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机) and the worlds first practical light bulb, is known around the world. But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit Edisons competitor, Nikola Tesla. It took the work of both m
84、en to make possible a world that runs on electric power; however, their names were not always shared.Edison, a self-made American inventor, built his name as a successful businessman.Tesla, a well-educated Serbian immigrant, was a tireless thinker. In 1882, Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Con
85、tinental Edison Company. Soon, his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States, where the goal was to bring electricity to all of New York City. But Edison and Tesla had different ideas about how to make that goal a reality.Edison worked mainly with direct curre
86、nt (DC) power. Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come, it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power source. However, alternating current (AC) powersupported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through po
87、wer lines.Soon the battle between the two was on. Edison proposed that several small DC-based power plants could be constructed to power different parts of a city, but this was impractical. Desperate to succeed, Edison attempted to show that DC power “was safe”he even electrocuted(电死) an elephant to
88、 show the “dangers” of ACIn the end, however, it was practical, inexpensive AC that won the battle. By 1896, even Edisons own company had adopted ACTesla succeeded, but Edison, whose self-branded companies won him over a thousand patents, is the more well-known of the two. Regardless, each inventor
89、had a big hand in shaping the way we live.24What does the underlined word “credit” in Paragraph 1 mean?ACast.BTrust.CRecognition. DDebt.25What do we know about Nikola Tesla?AHe finished college in Paris.BHe worked as Edisons employee at first.CHe invented many things with Edison.DHe was admired by E
90、dison for his invention.26Whats a big difference between AC and DC power?ADC power moves more quickly.BAC power ranges over larger areas.CAC power is much safer and cheaper.DDC power can be widely used in more fields.27Whats the best title for the text?AEdison vs. Tesla: the war of the currentsBEdis
91、on: the inventor of the first light bulbCDC vs AC: the theory behind the two conceptsDNikola Tesla: a name that should be remembered答案：24C 25B 26B 27A【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了尼古拉特斯拉和爱迪生之间展开了一场激烈的“电流之战”，虽然鲜为人知，但他也为塑造今天人类的生活做出了重要贡献。24词义猜测题。根据文章第一句“Thomas Edison, inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机)
92、 and the worlds first practical light bulb, is known around the world.(留声机等物品和世界上第一个实用的灯泡的发明者托马斯爱迪生世界闻名。)”可知，爱迪生因多种发明而闻名世界，结合划线词后一句“It took the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power(这两个人的努力使一个以电力为动力的世界成为可能)”可知，尼古拉特斯拉也为电力的发明做出了贡献，由此可推知，划线词所在句“But another lesser-known f
93、igure is owed his share of creditEdisons competitor, Nikola Tesla.”意为“但另一个较罕为人知的人物尼古拉特斯拉也有功劳”，即爱迪生受到世界的认可也应归功于另一个较罕为人知的人物尼古拉特斯拉，所以划线词“credit”意为“赞同，认可”，故选C项。25细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 1882, Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Continental Edison Company. Soon, his obvious skill won him a position at the Edi
94、son Machine Works in the United States(1882年，特斯拉在大陆爱迪生公司的巴黎分公司找到了一份工作，很快，他娴熟的技术为他赢得了在美国爱迪生机器工厂的职位)”可知，尼古拉特斯拉起初在爱迪生公司工作。故选B项。26细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句“Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come, it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power sou
95、rce. However, alternating current (AC) powersupported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through power lines.(尽管在接下来的几十年里，直流电源被证明是有用的，但它只是在距离电源一英里或更少的地方才有效。然而，由特斯拉支持的交流电使电力可以通过电力线进行长距离传输。)”可知，交流电和直流电的巨大差异是交流电传输范围更大。故选B项。27主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第四段中“Soon the battle between the two
96、was on.(很快两人之间的斗争开始了)”可知，本文主要讲述了爱迪生和特斯拉之间的“电流之战”。故选A项。CAs a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearingno.You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer,discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down op
97、erations because of a global pandemic. But it tums out that these disasters can actually be good for you. In fact,Im not sure whether you can innovate without them. Heres what all our crises have taught me.Its good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that wed
98、 never developed before. The customer made it clear that if we couldnt develop this capability, theyd be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldnt meet the customers needs. We knew wed face many technical problems if w
99、e tried to go into operation. Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasnt obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and weve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential reve
100、nue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationship with the customer.Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customers need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadnt seen during smaller-scale production
101、. Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery. Wed used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change,the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.Its okay to show weakness. One of my h
102、ardest days as CEO.was the day when I found out I was pregnant.We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day,I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself tha
103、n I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregnant.I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down. They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals. This gave me not only
104、 the space to plan for the companys future,but also to prepare for my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the underlined word then in Paragraph 1 refer to?A:Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.29.What does the author want
105、 to convey in Paragraph 27A. Customers requests should be carefully evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial?A.
106、By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By challenging assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crises答案：28D 29B 30B 31D【解析】C篇阅读论述了危机对自身成长的帮助，呼吁大家微笑着面对它
107、，和危机成为朋友。总体考察大意理解，没有涉及到细节题，每段论述一个论点定位清晰，难度简单。第28题 D 考察前后句子的逻辑关联。第一段them所在句子的前一句.these disasters can actually be good for you.无尽灾难事实上可以带来好处。故选D。第29题 B 考察段落大意的理解。第二段在说面对顾客更高的要求，团队在努力的过程中提高了能力，加深了和顾客的关系，可见适当超出能力的挑战是有益的。故选B。第30题 B 考察手法。第三段在论述短时的失败是有好处的，接着举出了自己团队解决电池问题造成的产能下降这个例子。A、C、D的意思分别为：对比、反驳假设、实验，都
108、不符合。故选B。第31题 D 文章主旨题。结合全文来看都围绕着危机这个命题进行论述，第一段也开头点出了中心，要乐观看待危机，在其中成长；而不是随它去、用CEO的方式做到、思考深入。故选D。DFor as long as there have been high school English classes, students have unwillingly written book reports and five-paragraph essays. Today, however, sizable portion of kids devote their after-school time
109、to a different kind of communication activity. As education scholars Michele Knobel and Colin Lankshear write, these “new literacies” include writing fan fiction(同人小说)， blogging and microblogging, and curating(管理) photos - just to name a few examples. Many teachers recognize the value of these enthu
110、siastic creative efforts even if they bemoan teenagers frequent use of casual and nonstandard English online. To meet students where they are, Knobel and Lankshear suggest starting by understanding how new literacies differ from standard English classwork. Teenagers who share work online often have
111、a clear, specific idea of who theyre writing for. While traditional classroom assignments are often solitary(单独的) activities, online writing and creative work tends to be collaborative. The criteria for “good” online writing are also often quite different from the ones teachers have typically used t
112、o judge student work. Rather than writing for a generic imagined audience, teenagers who share work online are often clear about who theyre writing for and what the audience already knows about topic. And, rather than catering to single “expert” judge of writing quality (the teacher or test grader),
113、 online writers know that their work will be judged by people with varied ideas about what theyre looking for in a piece of writing. So, how can teachers deal with these highly Internet-literate teens? Knobel and Lankshear suggest that teachers participate in online communities themselves, getting a
114、 feel for the kinds of creative spaces their students inhabit. They also recommend rethinking assessment practices. Rather than focusing on final exam results, they suggest frequent, ongoing feedback that mirrors the kinds of response students might receive as they learn a video game or post fan fic
115、tion and read comments. Finally, Knobel and Lankshear write, adapting classroom practices to new literacies isnt simply about catering to students interests. Its also about recognizing that online culture is changing the adult world that students will be entering. Some of the skills teens learn from
116、 inhabiting online creative spaces may be just as important to their futures as the ones they get from a traditional English curriculum.32. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “bemoan” in paragraph 2? A. Admit to. B. Contribute to. C. Suffer from. D. Disapprove of.33. Who will jud
117、ge a students online writing according to the text? A. A single teacher.B. An appointed test grader. C. A generic imagined audience. D. A wide audience with different ideas34. What is one of the suggestions Knobel and Lankshear give to teachers? A. Volunteering with online communities. B. Stopping s
118、tudents online activities. C. Improving the existing assessment system. D. Commenting on students creative practices.35. What is the best title for the text? A. Is fan fiction a helpful literacy tool? B. Will standard English classwork survive? C. Why do many teachers find teaching difficult? D. Why
119、 are kids addicted to surfing the Internet?【答案】32-35 DDCA【语篇解读】本文是说明文。新读写教学模式强调培养学生的多元读写能力,帮助学生充分利用先进的技术和资源来完成多模态的语言学习。32.D。词义猜测题。根据划线词前面的even if可知，even if连接的两个句子之间是让步关系，结合Many teachers recognize the value of these enthusiastic creative efforts可知，这句话要表达的意思是：即使老师们并“不赞成”学生们频繁使用非正式英语，他们同时也对这些热情洋溢的创造性努力
120、表示认可。故选D项。33.D。细节理解题。根据第四段中的online writers know that their work will be judged by people with varied ideas about what theyre looking for in a piece of writing可知，网络作品的受众广泛，读者对作品的关注点不同，对作品的评价也会不同。因此，一个学生网络作品的优劣是由众多持有不同观点的读者来评判的。34.C。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的They also recommend rethinking assessment practices .
121、post fan fiction and read comments可知，Knobel 和 Lankshear建议老师们反思现行评价体系并对其进行改良。35.A。标题归纳题。本文借由教育学者Knobel 和 Lankshear之笔，将新读写素养与传统英语课堂任务进行了比较。Knobel 和 Lankshear指出新读写素养同传统英语课程一样，将对学生的未来发展产生重要的影响。他们建议教师能够与时俱进，适应并接受网络发展给英语教学带来的变化。A项“同人小说真的有利于学生读写能力的培养吗?”与文意相符，故A项作为本文的标题最合适。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
122、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。Living with Joy Living with joy can sometimes be a challenge. When things appear to be going against our will, we tend to experience pain, suffering, or a bad day. _36_ And instead of viewing bad things as causes of getting upset, try to view them as lessons of helping y
123、ou grow. Too many times, we think that the outer world is creating our day, causing us to be sad or unhappy. _37_ We create our day, the circumstances for joyous living. _38_ This internal happiness spreads outward through every cell of our bodies and creates the outer experience of a smile, or laug
124、h. Then we can see and choose our feelings, desires, goals and dreams. _39_ We create the reality where we experience joy, anger, love, and fear. Because we have the free will to choose our reality, we can make that conscious choice happier. _40_ The reason is that we have to have the internal feeli
125、ng of happiness to create that happiness in our daily lives then. So, start changing your negatives into positives, gain clarity(清晰), and open your heart by looking inside yourself. When we start changing ourselves from inside out, the universe will respond to us.A. Thus these situations will disapp
126、ear.B. However, its the opposite that is true.C. Besides, were in control of our feelings.D. In order to be happy, we need “be happy” inside.E. These further enable us to show an outer reality based on our true selves.F. This happiness though will never come if you are looking outside of yourself fi
127、rst.G. One thing that we all need to acquire is the ability to see all situations, people and events from a positive perspective.【答案】36-40 GBDEF【语篇解读】【短文大意】本文就如何快乐地生活给出了一些建议。36. G本段主要讲了要从积极的角度去看待一切人和事, G项与此段内容贴合, 能概括本段大意, 且G项中的the ability to see all situations, people and events from a positive pers
128、pective对应下句中的 view them as lessons of helping you grow, 故选G。37. B “we think that the outer world is creating our day, causing us to be sad or unhappy.”和下句 “We create our day the circumstances for joyous living.”是转折关系, B项“但是,这恰恰相反”起连接上下句的作用，故选B。38. D D项中的“be happy” inside和下句中的 internal happiness对应，故选
129、D。39. E E项“这些使我们能够基于真实的自己展现一个外在的现实”与上句 “我们能够看到并选择我们的情感、愿望、目标和梦想”是递进关系, 且E项中的 These指代上句中的 feelings, desires, goals and dreams, 故选E。40. F下句“原因是我们必须有内在的快乐，然后才能创造生活中的快乐”解释了F项“如果你先关注自己的外在，快乐永远不会到来”这种说法，故选F。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。One day
130、a famous painter painted a picture. He put it on exhibition with the title, “Not for 41 ”.However, it was so beautiful a painting that whoever 42 that exhibition asked the painter to sell that painting for whatever amount he would 43 it. But he said, “Im extremely sorry but I cant sell this for any
131、amount. I will sell it to only that person who will understand its 44 .” Then, an old man 45 and said, “I want to buy this painting and here is the 46 in this small box for it.” The painter took that box and 47 it. There was a paint brush and colors in it. Then, he gave that painting to the old man.
132、 All the other people asked the painter with 48 , “Why did you sell it for a paint brush and a few colors to this old man? We were 49 you a huge amount for this painting. Are you crazy?” The painter said, “If you 50 the painting, there is a man who is teaching a kid to paint with so much 51 . So, th
133、e man in the 52 is this old man and that kid is me. He is my teacher who taught me to paint and made me become what I am today just thanks to his devotion and 53 . And, the real value of this painting is just a paint brush which is 54 by my teacher as this paint brush is more 55 than your wealth. Wi
134、th this paint brush I can paint many more paintings.” All people understood and 56 the bonding of a teacher and his student. They all took off their hats to show their 57 . A teacher always gives his best wealth to his student in the 58 of knowledge, wisdom and art with a(n) 59 that his student will
135、 60 make use of it.61. A.showB.saleC.playD.rest62. A.attendedB.heldC.organizedD.appreciated63. A.check for B.pay forC.leave forD.charge for64. A.moneyB.useC.valueD.time65. A.came out B.came inC.came overD.came about66. A.service B.ticketC.passportD.price67. A.opened B.brokeC.liftedD.closed68. A.regr
136、etB.surpriseC.embarrassmentD.anger69. A.repaying B.offeringC.rewardingD.lending70. A.realized B.caughtC.confirmedD.noticed71. A.determinationB.devotion C.attractionD.participation72. A.exhibitionB.room C.pictureD.show73. A.desire B.reliefC.blessingsD.pities74. A.given B.paidC.lostD.borrowed75. A.sen
137、sitive B.originalC.usefulD.precious76. A.respected B.inspectedC.reportedD.shared77. A.preferenceB.admirationC.loyaltyD.courage78. A.caseB.sizeC.formD.amount79. A.expectationB.destinationC.creationD.position80. A.essentiallyB.desperatelyC.necessarilyD.properly答案：41-45 BADCC 46-50 DABBD 51-55 BCCAD 56
138、-60 ABCAD解析：41.考查名词。此空通过下文意思可知答案，意为“非卖品，拒绝出售(sale)”。42.考查动词。这幅画如此美丽以至于参加(attended)展览的人都在询问价格。43.考查动词短语。无论他要价(charge for)多少，他们都想他出售这幅画。44.考查名词。我只将它卖给懂得它的价值(value)的人。45.考查动词短语。此时，有一位老人走上前去(came over)，说:我想买这幅画，这盒子里的东西就是它的价钱(price)。46.考查名词。参考上题解析。47.考查动词。画家取出盒子并且打开(opened)它，然后把那幅画给了那位老人。48.考查名词。所有人惊讶地(s
139、urprise)问画家。49.考查动词。我们正在给你高额的报价(offering)，你疯了吗?50.考查动词。此处意为“如果你注意到(noticed)这幅画，画中有一个人正在热心地教孩子作画51.考查名词。有一个人正充满关爱(devotion)地教一个孩子画画。52.考查名词。此处意为“画中(picture)的男子正是这位老人”。53.考查名词。我在这里真是多亏了他的关爱和祝福(blessings)。54.考查动词。这幅画的真正价值就是老师给的(given)这支笔刷。55.考查形容词。这个笔刷比你们的所给的报价更珍贵(precious)。56.考查动词。所有的人都能理解并且尊重(respect
140、ed)他们之间的师生情谊。57.考查名词。他们都拿下帽子以表敬意(admiration)。58.考查名词。一个老师给予他学生最好的财富是以知识，智慧和艺术的形式(form)呈现的。59.考查名词。老师期望(expectation)学生将会合理地(properly)利用老师给予的财富。60.考查副词。参考上题解析。 第二节（共10小题；每小题l5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。Whenever anyone asks me where my favorite place in China is, I say Dali without hesitat
141、ion. Dali, _61_(surround) by mountains for hiking and lakes for bicycling around , is the kind of place that everyone likes.Last year I met a couple of young students Id known_62_ I travelled to Dali, and we agreed _63_(cycle) along the lake in a small town outside of Dali. The lake _64_ (it) was pr
142、etty easy to cycle around , _65_ flat paths passing through a lot of little villages. While cycling, a woman recommended an hour-long boat ride for about 40 RMB each-a bit expensive but _66_ adventure we felt like having, so we paid for it.In about 20 minutes we witnessed in _67_(excite) how a fishe
143、rman fished with his fishing birds. A string was tied around each birds neck so that when it dived for fish, it was unable to swallow them. The birds _68_ (give) a fish as payment for their service after the fisherman had a satisfactory catch. Id _69_ (previous) read about this fishing method, but i
144、t was pretty exciting to see first-hand.The day finished with a brilliant sunset, _70_ I climbed onto a roof to get a photo of.【答案】61. surrounded 62. before 63. to cycle 64. itself 65. with 66 an 67. excitement 68. were given 69. previously 70. which【解析】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者自己和几个朋友欣赏一起骑行欣赏大理美景的经历。【61题详解
145、】考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，is是句子的谓语，故surround应是非谓语，又因为Dali和surround是动宾关系，故填surrounded。【62题详解】考查时间状语从句的连词。句意：去年，我遇到了几个年轻的学生，他们是我去大理之前认识的。在结合下文可知这些学生是“我”在去大理之前就认识了，故填before。【63题详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我们同意骑车沿着大理城外一个小镇的湖边走。结合句义可知，agree to do同意做某事，故填to cycle。【64题详解】考查代词。分析句子结构可知，空处做the lake的同位语，故填itself。【65题详解】考查with的独立主格
146、结构。句意：我们同意骑车沿着大理城外一个小镇的湖边走。分析句子结构可知，_ flat paths passing符合with+n.+doing结构，再结合语义，故填with。【66题详解】考查冠词。句意：在骑车的时候，一位女士推荐了一小时的船游，每人40元左右虽然有点贵，但我们很喜欢冒险，所以我们付了钱。分析句子结构可知，空处填冠词，再结合句意可知，adventure在此处表示泛指，又是元音开头，故填an。【67题详解】考查词型变化。分析句子结构可知，in后填名词，故填excitement。【68题详解】考查被动语态。分析句子结构可知，句子缺少谓语，又因为the birds是give的受动者，
147、故填were given。【69题详解】考查词型变化。分析句子结构可知，空处填副词，修饰read，做状语，故填previously。【70题详解】考查定语从句连词。分析句子结构可知，a brilliant sunset是先行词，空处引导定语从句，且在从句中做of的宾语，故填which。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l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
148、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。We had a school trip on last Sunday. Hundreds of us took part in it excited. At 8:00 am, we set out for the top of Jiuhuang Mountain in high spirits. All the way we were chatting, singing and laughing, enjoyed the fre
149、sh air and the beautiful sceneries. When someone fall behind, others would come or offer help. About 2 hours later, we all reached the top. Seeing from there, the river below looked like a thin belt. We were very happy that we jumped and cheered with joy. The activity benefited us a lot. Not only di
150、d we get close to nature, but also we relaxed myself. What wonderful time!答案：We had a school trip on last Sunday. Hundreds of us took part in it.At 8:00 am, we set out for the top of Jiuhuang Mountain in high spirits. All the way we were chatting, singing and laughing, the fresh air and the beautifu
151、l. When someone behind, others would come offer help. About 2 hours later, we all reached the top. from there, the river below looked like a thin belt. We were happy that we jumped and cheered with joy. The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to nature, but also we relaxed. What w
152、onderful time!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，学校网站的英语专栏正在开展“我的运动故事”主题征文活动。你打算投稿，请根据下面的提示写一篇短文。1. 过去生活方式不健康，易生病，影响学习和生活；2. 发生改变的原因及改变；3. 现在的运动习惯和产生的积极结果。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My sports story_参考答案：My sports story In common with many young people, I used to lead an unhealthy life, such as staying up
153、late, preferring fast food, disliking sports, etc. As a result, I fell ill easily lacking energy, which greatly affected my study and life. Then I read an article that said jogging would make a difference to health. Once I started/came to realize the importance of doing sports rather than hating exe
154、rcising, things began to change. Instead of rarely working out, I made it a rule to run every day. Whats more, I ate a healthy, balanced diet, instead of being free to enjoy junk food. Finally, I stopped staying up late and enjoying myself by eating unhealthy food. Instead, I kept going for a jog at
155、 least half an hour daily. Now, Im crazy about jogging. Thanks to it, I become both more energetic and healthier.听力原文：Text 1M: Kate, dont make noise. This football match is great.W: I think you should turn off the TV. Both John and I are preparing for the final exam. Text 2M: You know, Jason can pla
156、y tennis, swim, play soccer but I cant.W: It doesnt matter. I mean, you can play the guitar, play basketball, cook and even speak three languages. You are great.Text 3M: When will the meeting begin?W: According to the schedule, it should start at 9:30, and it will last for an hour and a half. Text 4
157、M: Did you get to watch the play Sunshine in the Capital Theater yesterday?W: Yes, it couldnt be better. But I didnt like the people there. They always made noises. Text 5M: Its raining again. The weather report says its going to snow tonight. I dont like this kind of weather. W: But its going to be
158、 sunny this weekend.Text 6M: Can you give me a ride to the library?W: Studying at the library again? I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour of studying to do every day. And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the caf down the road.M: Well, Im majoring i
159、n physics. I have several projects due each month, and thats after I spend ten or fifteen hours a week in the lab. Youre a psychology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class, right?W: YeahM: Youve got it so easy! Text 7M: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now? W: Yup. I have E
160、nglish at 9:00 in the morning.M: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books in the library. Do you want to join me?W: Sure. I need to return some books.M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gym after that.W: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill
161、 out a little in such a hot summer. Text 8W: Oh, you look ill.M: I dont feel too good. I must admit.W: Then you shouldnt go to school today.M: Oh, I have to. I cant stay at home today weve got to hand in our geography projects. Its the last chance. And its just a cold. You always feel worse when you
162、 first get up. Ill be fine once Ive had a wash and a bit of breakfast.W: It wont hurt to miss a day. You look very pale, and theres a flu virus going round at the moment. Ella next door has got flu.M: I havent got the flu, mom. And Mr. Bell will think that Im absent because todays the deadline for t
163、he project and I havent finished it.W: Dont be silly youre one of his star pupils. Surely, hes not going to fail you because you are ill. You havent even missed a day all year as far as I remember.M: Oh well, I suppose youre right. Perhaps I will stay at home, just today. But could you do me a favor
164、? Drive round to school and deliver my project to Mr. Bell.W: Its quite unnecessary. I will call Mr. Bell right now. Text 9M: I have such a busy day today. I dont know when Ill be home. Can you pick up our son from school today? W: Oh, you have to speak at the High School of Science and Technology t
165、oday?M: That will be finished by 3 oclock. But then I have to go to the office and prepare my notes for my speech at the Computer Societys annual dinner tonight.W: Well, at least your magazine article has already been written and given to your editor. It was due today, wasnt it?M: Yes, at least that
166、s done. In fact, it should be published sometime next month.W: Do you think youll be given time to eat tonight or will you have to spend the entire evening answering questions?M: I might be asked to speak as soon as everyone sits down for dinner. In that case, I guess Ill be pretty hungry when I get
167、 home.W: Do you have any idea what time youll be finished? M: No.W: Well, Ill have something ready for you to eat. Can you catch the last bus? Or maybe you should take a taxi. M: Dont worry, dear. Thats already been taken care of. The Computer Society is sending a car for me. Its picking me up at th
168、e office at six and will bring me home after the meeting.Text 10M: Pedal Power is a small charity based mainly in the UK. At Pedal Power, they collect second-hand bikes in the UK and send them to some of the poorest regions in the world. When they distribute bikes overseas, they dont give them away
169、for free. In order to continue operating they need to have a constant supply of bikes which they send out every six months. In August 2000, they simply ran out of money. It was a terrible situation. Fortunately, in October 2001 they won an Enterprise Award which helped them enormously.Dan Pearman is
170、 the founder of Pedal Power. He got the idea of exporting bicycles to developing countries while he was in Ecuador. Dan Pearman went there in 1993 and he joined a voluntary organization. Where Dan Pearman lived in Ecuador was a rural area. His neighbor had the only bicycle in the village, whereas ev
171、eryone else walked everywhere. His neighbors business was very successful. For years Dan Pearman couldnt understand why. Then he realized having a bike meant his neighbor could reach anywhere he liked without much trouble. Other local carpenters could only accept jobs nearby, so no matter how skilled they were, they could never do as many jobs as his neighbor. When he returned to the UK in 1998, he started planning Pedal Power.
