1、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 broke do
2、wn.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 Richard.
3、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 woman
4、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 Laura earn
5、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9段材料,回答
6、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 saved eno
7、ugh.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 students l
8、oving 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:15ACCCB610ABAAB1115AB
9、CCC1620BBCBB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 took. I too
10、k 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 working?M:I
11、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 couldnt spare
12、 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 dollars.W:Oh
13、, 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.W:Well,
14、 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 recipe
15、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, its burne
16、d. 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 used to w
17、ork 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 for a yea
18、r 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 to show
19、 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 bedrooms
20、, 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 enough f
21、or 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 competitions s
22、uccessfully 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 all stu
23、dents 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 can all l
24、earn 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, we can ju
25、st 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。AThe Historic Land of MaramureThe county of Maramures, located
26、 in the northern part of Romania, is famous for its traditional way of life that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.When to GoMayJune for wild flowers; JulySeptember for hiking; September for harvest events like the Chestnut Festival (Baia Mare), Onion Festival (Asuaju de Sus), and Autumn
27、in Chioar (Remetea Chioarului)How to Get AroundBaia Mare is the regions largest town and its transportation hub (交通枢纽)From Bucharest, the quickest choice is the 85minute direct flight to Baia Mare International Airport.Rent a car at the airport to travel regionally, and walk, hike, or bike in villag
28、es and rural areas.The Englishspeaking staff at the Maramures Tourism Office in Baia Mare (open on weekdays) can provide biking, driving, and hiking routes, plus information about public transportation and bike rentals.Where to StaySmall, familyrun guesthouses are located in many villages.Prices typ
29、ically include breakfast or all meals.The Village Hotel in Breb has three guest rooms in the main house and three small houses, each restored or built using local materials.Where to Eat or DrinkTheres a great restaurant offering traditional Maramures tastes beside the Casa Iurca de Calinesti Hotel,
30、located next to Elie Wiesels birthplace in Sighetu Marmatiei.Weather permitting, sit in the courtyard and watch the chef roast a whole lamb or pig over the open fire.What to Read before You GoWilliam Blackers memoir (回忆录) Along the Enchanted Way:A Story of Love and Life in Romania is an insightful l
31、ook into the customs and cultural traditions of rural Transylvania and Maramures, where the author lived from 1996 to 2004.语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了去Maramures旅游的相关事宜。21What can we get from the Maramures Tourism Office in Baia Mare?ACar rental service.BAdvice on hiking routes.CTraining in driving on hill
32、 roads.DBicycles available free of charge.解析:选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的can provide biking, driving, and hiking routes可知,我们从旅游办公室可以获得关于徒步旅行路线的建议。22What do we know about the Casa Iurca de Calinesti Hotel?AIt offers many traditional Maramures foods.BIt used to be Elie Wiesels living place.CIt is the best hotel in
33、 the area.DIt is next to a nice restaurant.解析:选D细节理解题。根据第五段中的Theres a great restaurant .beside the Casa Iurca de Calinesti Hotel可知,这个旅馆旁边有一家很不错的餐馆。23What can we learn from Along the Enchanted Way:A Story of Love and Life in Romania?AThe proper ways of behaving in MaramureBThe major tourist attractio
34、ns in Transylvania.CThe love story of William Blacker and his wife.DThe poor living conditions in Romanian mountain villages.解析:选A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的an insightful look into the customs and cultural traditions of .Maramures可知,书中介绍了Maramures的风俗习惯,即在那里怎样的行为方式是恰当的。BAcross the world, studies have consistently
35、 found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading.These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude towards reading.There are several reasons that help explain these genderbased differences.Parents read more with their daughte
36、rs.This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage.Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators he
37、lp bridge this socially engineered gap for boys reading?To improve boys reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading.This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting the socalled boyfriendly books that boys supposedly prefer.These are typicall
38、y assumed to be nonfiction works, as many people believe that boys prefer to read nonfiction.But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than nonfiction.Encouraging all boys to read nonfiction under the mistaken belief th
39、at it is their preference may actually be harmful.Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books.Firstly, dont assume that boys of
40、the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time.To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the
41、 years of schooling.Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during lessons.Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we should keep paper books available because research sho
42、ws that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls.Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model.Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章简要分析了男孩和女孩阅读能力有差异的原因,着重讨论了如何提高男孩子的阅读兴趣,从而增强其阅读能力。24According to the author, wha
43、t is the main cause of the differences in boys and girls reading ability?ASocial factors.BTeaching methods.CPersonal preferences.DPsychological differences.解析:选A推理判断题。根据第二、三段内容可推知,作者认为男孩和女孩在阅读能力方面的差异是由社会因素造成的。25Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?ATo persua
44、de boys to read more often.BTo learn what boys are most interested in.CTo help boys improve their language ability.DTo show that adults are good reading role models.解析:选B细节理解题。根据倒数第三段最后一句可知,作者建议大人们经常和男孩子们谈论阅读是为了让大人能够了解男孩子们的兴趣。26When should schools give students additional library access according to
45、 the author?ABefore and after class.BAt any time of the school day.CAt regular times during lessons.DWhen they are in the lower grades.解析:选C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知,作者建议学校在上课期间多为学生提供接触图书馆的机会。27What is the main purpose of the text?ATo show students ways to improve their reading.BTo explain why boys are not
46、 as good at reading as girls.CTo urge governments to provide more reading resources.DTo provide strategies that can help improve boys reading ability.解析:选D写作意图题。根据第三段内容并结合对全文的整体理解可推知,本文主要就如何提高男孩子的阅读能力进行了探讨。CWikipedia defines a lifestyle as the way a person lives.This includes patterns of social rela
47、tions, consumption, entertainment, and dress.A lifestyle typically also reflects an individuals attitudes, values or worldview.A healthy lifestyle is generally characterized as a “balanced life” in which one makes “wise choices”A healthy lifestyle is a valuable resource for reducing the incidence (发
48、生率) and impact of health problems, for dealing with life stressors successfully, and for improving the quality of life.There is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows our lifestyles play a huge part in how healthy we are.From what we eat and drink, to how much exercise we take, and whether
49、 we smoke or take drugs, all will affect our health, not only in terms of life expectancy (预期寿命), but how long we can expect to live without experiencing severe disease.Conditions such as hypertension (高血压), diabetes, joint disease, and mental illness are responsible for a vast number of deaths and
50、disabilities.Currently, we only reckon on the provision (提供) of clinical care by highly trained health professionals as our major strategy to deal with these conditions.However, the truth is, many occurrences of health problems can be prevented or at least postponed by having a healthy lifestyle.It
51、is so important to make “keeping healthy” a part of our daytoday living habits.Your health depends on what you do throughout the day, every day.Here is a real simple solutionslowly improve your lifestyle in a stepbystep way.Take one small step for your health today, keep that one going, and add anot
52、her one every two months.If you take one new health step every two months, for example, in two to three years you will be among the healthiest ten percent of people in the Western world.And you will see and enjoy the benefits.Living a healthy lifestyle will bring you happiness, health and the life o
53、f your dreams.You can fit into your favorite pair of jeans again.You can enjoy all the benefits that perfect health offers you.You can feel your best at all times of the day.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是健康的生活方式,如何养成健康的生活方式及其对我们的意义。28What is the benefit of having a healthy lifestyle according to Paragraph
54、 2?AIt can make us less stressed.BIt can solve our health problems.CIt can make us adjust to the pace of life.DIt can determine our physical condition.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的A healthy lifestyle .for dealing with life stressors successfully可知,拥有健康的生活方式可以缓解我们的紧张感。29What does the underlined phrase “reckon o
55、n” in Paragraph 3 mean?ACall for.BRely on.CPay for. DThink about.解析:选B词义猜测题。根据第三段内容可知,我们可以通过借助健康的生活方式,来推迟很多健康问题出现的时间,甚至是避免健康问题的出现,而不只是依靠专业的医疗手段。由此可推断,reckon on意为“依靠”。30What is the authors suggestion on improving our lifestyle?AMake a plan to improve it gradually.BAsk advice from a trained health exp
56、ert.CTake one new health step every three months.DImitate the healthiest peoples lifestyle worldwide.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第四段中的Here is a real simple solution slowly improve your lifestyle in a stepbystep way.可知,作者建议制定计划逐步改善生活方式。31What is the structure of the text?A BC D解析:选D文章结构题。文章第一段引入健康生活方式的定义,第二、三段介绍健康的
57、生活方式的重要性,第四段介绍如何养成健康的生活方式,第五段是总结段,说明健康生活方式带来的积极影响。DWhat is success? I am not going to try to explain success.I think a precise meaning is impossible! Is it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel Prize? What else? I believe personal success could be a
58、nything at all it does not have to involve public recognition.Who is more successful? A millionaire who is unhappy, or an unnoticed person, who has led a simple, quiet, sincere and happy life? The simplest definition of success, I think, is “to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it”The
59、first step on the road to success starts with belief.Believe you can succeed and you will.Achieving success in whatever endeavor (努力) you choose may be the goal of life;because it gives you freedom from worry.Could that be?Success means different things to every one of us.Some people believe it is m
60、easured in financial term; others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselves.However, most people are motivated to a great extent by public recognition.How many people are really happy? How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives? Incidentally,the ability to
61、imagine makes us different from animals.Most important of all, I believe success is a matter of personal growth.If every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter, I believe one is successful.Just being a slightly better person each day for me is success.Ive got a very long way to go then!
62、Finally, always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination.Its the journey that really matters.Success is what you become in the very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要诠释了成功的定义。32What is personal success according to t
63、he author?AWinning public recognition.BBeing an unhappy millionaire.CSomething impossible to define simply.DSucceeding in doing what you want to.解析:选D细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,作者认为个人的成功就是成功地做了你想做的事情。33Which plays an important role in your success according to the text?AIntelligence. BConfidence.CWealth. DKi
64、ndness.解析:选B推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句可知,成功的关键是“自信”。34According to the text, humans are different from animals in .Abelief BfreedomCimagination Dsuccess解析:选C细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知,人类与动物的最大区别就是想象力。35What can be the best title for the text?AWhat Is Success?BNo True SuccessCHow to Be SuccessfulDSuccess Is Reaching a
65、Destination解析:选A标题归纳题。根据第一段第一句和最后一段可知,本文主要诠释了成功的定义。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Taking a vacation is a perfect way to help family members connected with one another,which is especially important when you consider the effects it has on children.The following will
66、 help you learn how to choose the right vacation for bringing your family together.Making the timeWith summer filled with school work, there are fewer times available for families to take vacations together. 36 .You can get kids excited by packing them up for a funfilled weekend trip in winter or sp
67、ring.Choosing the locationThe first step youll want to take is picking a place.There are plenty of choices,but one of the best choices is a place connected to the outdoors. 37 .These kinds of activities give your family a sense of achievement.Setting some goals 38 .You should also think about how yo
68、u want the connection with your family to develop.Vacations are a chance to open up to one another.Spending a few days in the mountains with only your family members can help bring meaningful conversations in a beautiful setting. 39 One thing you dont want is your children not getting along well wit
69、h each other.Often the best solution is to keep your schedule full and include different activities.Perhaps include your childrens opinions on what they want to do.Family vacations can lead to a real turning point for family members providing a memorable experience that also makes everyone happier.
70、40 .AKeeping the kids happyBPlanning some great activitiesCSo, next time you plan your trip, plan accordinglyDBut winter and spring provide their own opportunitiesEThere are plenty of activities that are fun for the whole familyFYou can take a hike, watch wildlife, or camp outside with your kidsGVac
71、ation shouldnt just be about getting away from work or seeing sights.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何选择合适的假期帮助你的家人建立良好的关系。36选D根据本段小标题和空后的in winter or spring可知,D项(但是冬天和春天提供了他们自己度假的机会)符合语境。37选F根据空前There are plenty of choices,but one of the best choices is a place connected to the outdoors.可知,F项(你可以去远足、看野生动物,或者
72、和你的孩子在户外露营)符合语境。38选G根据空后的You should also think about how you want the connection with your family to develop.Vacations are a chance to open up to one another.可知,G项(假期不应该只是为了逃离工作或观光)符合语境。39选A空处是本段小标题。根据本段内容可知,本部分主要讲如何让孩子们好好相处,玩得开心。故A项符合语境。40选C本段是总结段,根据空前的Family vacations can lead to a real turning po
73、int for family members providing a memorable experience that also makes everyone happier.以及上文提到的几条建议可知,C项(所以,下次你计划你们的旅行时,要相应地做计划)符合语境。 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。My father was born in a small town in the US.He wasnt sure what he wanted from 41 ,
74、but something told him to 42 and begin a new adventure.He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road 43 him.Its easy to feel 44 when youre on the road.We
75、 made lots of new friends on our trip most of them are mechanics, since we often 45 hours in repair shops.But that was a way much 46 than sitting by the roadside while waiting for the engine to cool off when it was 40 outside.Getting along well sometimes seemed 47 .There were always a lot of 48 , es
76、pecially among us back seat passengers about who had to sit in the middle.But even if it was hard, we learned a lot about tolerance (包容)When we were traveling in the Philippines, we drove to Quezon City one day.It should have been an hours drive but was nearly three thanks to bad roads and 49 traffi
77、c.“Did you put our suitcases in the car?”my father asked my mother as we arrived there.From the back seat, we saw her slowly turn toward my father.“No,”she said.“I thought you did.”That was how a sevenhour car trip turned into a 16hour one, which was mostly spent in vain (徒劳)On occasions like that,
78、we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were 50 in a rolling box with the same people for the rest of the 51 .Even if I sometimes felt like opening the car door and 52 one of my sisters out, I kept my feelings to myself.This is why road trips were like 53 universities to us.We 54 our PhDs
79、(博士学位) in how to get along with other people just by traveling in our old car.If we were 55 given a second chance at life, we would do it all over again.Only this time would I put the suitcases in the car myself.语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。小时候“我”随父亲和母亲以及“我”的姐妹开车旅行,在此过程中,“我们”学会了忍让以及和别人相处。这个颠簸的旅程是一所移动的大学,让“我”受益匪浅
80、。41.A.moveBlifeCexperience Dbelief解析:选B根据上文可知,“我”的父亲出生在美国的一个小镇上;结合该句中的He wasnt sure what he wanted以及下文叙述的他带着全家开车旅行可推知,那时他不确定想从生活中得到些什么。42A.live up Bstruggle onCget out Dwalk around解析:选C根据该句中的begin a new adventure可推知,他得到启示,要走出去,去开启新的冒险经历。43A.took BdroveCserved Dcontrolled解析:选A根据该句中的wherever the road并
81、结合语境可知,他带着妈妈和“我们”这三个女儿沿路旅行。44A.anxious BupsetChelpless Dlonely解析:选D根据该句中的when youre on the road和下文介绍的沿路交新朋友可推知,当你在路上时,很容易感到孤独(lonely)。45A.wasted BworkedCspent Dchatted解析:选C根据语境可知,由于“我们”经常花费时间在修理店,所以“我们”交的朋友大部分是修理工。46A.better BeasierCsafer Dcleverer解析:选A由于外面的温度达到40摄氏度,所以去修理店要比坐在马路边等候好得多。47A.available
82、 BalternativeCnecessary Dimpossible解析:选D根据下文中的it was hard并结合语境可知,友好相处有时似乎是不可能的(impossible)。48A.arguments BfightsCembarrassments Damusements解析:选A根据空后的especially among us .in the middle可知,“我们”之间总是有很多争吵,尤其是关于后座的“我们”谁坐在中间的问题。49A.light BheavyClocal Dfast解析:选B根据该句中的It should have been an hours drive but w
83、as nearly three可知,本可以一小时就完成的路程,“我们”却花了三个小时;据此可推知,这里路况较差,交通拥堵。50A.buried BcrazyCstuck Dimpatient解析:选C根据语境可知,在上文提到的情况下,“我们”必须控制自己的怒气,因为“我们”和相同的人在接下来的旅程里一起被困在车里。be stuck in为固定搭配,意为“被困在”。51A.holiday BjourneyCexploration Dmarch解析:选B参见上题解析。52A.dragging BpushingChelping Dsending解析:选B根据该句中的I kept my feeling
84、s to myself可知,“我”控制住了自己的情绪;据此可推知,此处表示有时“我”想要打开车门将“我”的一个姐妹推出车外。53A.unusual BcommonCfree Dmobile解析:选D根据该句中的road trips以及下文中的We 54 our PhDs (博士学位)可知,对于“我们”来说,公路旅行就像可移动的(mobile)大学。54A.earned BexpectedCmissed Dvalued解析:选A根据语境可知,就在这辆旧汽车里,“我们”获得了如何和他人相处的博士学位。55A.somewhere BanytimeCsomehow Danyway解析:选C根据语境可知
85、,如果“我们”能以某种方式在人生中获得第二次机会的话,“我们”还是会去旅行。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。During the summer vacation,I took part in 56 16th Natural English Contest,in which I was listed in the top 10 and 57 (gain) valuable experience.I never expected 58 (go) that far.And I had never thought abou
86、t standing that high on the stage. 59 at that moment, I set out for the long ride.All I had to do was try.Preparing for the contest,practicing a 3minute speech, and overcoming stage fright,I spared no effort to take part in the competition.One of my 60 (teammate),my good friend in my school, gave me
87、 lots of encouragement and advice during the contest.Her ideas were new and 61 (power) and she stayed quite calm when she was fighting against her competitors.She was like my coach, 62 showed me how to search for related materials online and how to express my own view 63 (clear)Thanks 64 the contest
88、 and the help of my friend, I now feel more relaxed on stage and more confident when 65 (talk)Im really appreciative of her timely help.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在暑假期间参加第十六届自然英语竞赛的情况以及朋友对作者的帮助。56the文中特指“第十六届自然英语竞赛”,用定冠词,故填the。57gained由空前的was listed可知,此处应用一般过去时,故填gained。58to goexpect to do sth.期望做某事,故填t
89、o go。59But由空前的I had never thought和空后的I set out for可知,前后句为转折关系,故填But。60teammates“one of可数名词复数”表示“之一”,故填teammates。61powerful此处与new一起作were的表语,应用形容词形式,故填powerful。62who此处是一个非限制性定语从句,先行词是my coach,关系词在从句中作主语,指人,故填who。63clearly该空修饰动词express,用副词,故填clearly。64tothanks to幸亏,为固定搭配。65talking此处是状语从句的省略。talk的逻辑主语是I
90、,它们之间是主动关系,应用现在分词talking。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,曾经在一所聋哑学校做过助教,请根据以下要点用英文写一篇关于你的助教经历的文章。1一位失去生活信心的失聪女孩Jean在你的帮助下重拾生活信心;2当时你遇到的最大困难是沟通障碍;3你是如何克服困难的以及学到了什么。注意:1.词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考范文:On the whole, it is a delightful experience to help Jean restore her confidence in life.From my memory
91、, the first time that we met, she was always upset, making me embarrassed.Meanwhile, it was the communication barriers that were the biggest difficulty I faced.Nevertheless, I made it.First, I advised her to gather courage to confront the difficulties instead of escaping from them.Furthermore, I mad
92、e every effort to establish companionship and mutual trust with her.Eventually, what matters most is to persevere in what I am doing.Fortunately, what I got from this experience is that confidence and determination can really contribute to our success and that everyone should be confident about life
93、.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。Christmas was hanging around.Sixyearold David was thinking what presents he could get from Santa.He wanted slippers; he wanted a silk tie; he wanted some toys.And school starting soon, he also hoped to get something about schooling.In order to get San
94、ta to know what he needed, he thought he would write a letter to Santa, which he believed would bring him those presents.He found a sheet and made a list of the items on it, and then bent down to post the letter up the chimney, waiting for the winds to take it up.David got up very early on the Chris
95、tmas morning.He searched his room carefully, but to his disappointment, he didnt find the presents he hoped for.Hadnt Santa received the letter?Was he too busy to send him the gifts?Although feeling a little upset, David was convinced that Santa would not forget him and he was bound to receive the i
96、tems.Many years had passed and 2019 came.In an old house, a young builder, Lewis Shaw was removing the fireplace with his colleagues when he suddenly found a small piece of paper, which was still in perfect condition even if it had turned yellow.He picked it up and unfolded it.It was a letter writte
97、n to Santa.The touching handwritten note read:Dear Father Christmas,Please can you send me a drum, box of chalks, slippers, silk tie, pencil box,any little toys you have to spare?Love,DavidIt was then signed off with lots of kisses.This was the very letter written by David and the house was where he
98、 had lived during his childhood!The letter struck Shaw so much.How simple Christmas once was!David didnt ask for much, just the things he needed.Nowadays kids always wanted expensive gifts and took it for granted.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式作答。Shaw decided to find out the author of the letter. A great
99、surprise was on the way. 参考范文:Shaw decided to find out the author of the letter.He shared a photo of the note on Facebook.He also spoke to the neighbors on both sides of the house.Within two days he connected with David, the now 78yearold man living in a town nearby.They met at the old house, where
100、Shaw returned him the letter.What a great surprise it was that he could read the letter again so many years after he wrote it!A great surprise was on the way.After a pleasant chat, Shaw handed David a box.Inside it found all the presents David had listed in the letter.In fact, it had taken Shaw much time to collect these presents.He searched many kids stores for all these things David wanted.David was quite excited he finally had his Christmas wishes fulfilled!