1、.阅读理解ABiologist Robert Pitman and his colleagues tracked orcas，or killer whales，and humpback whales off the coast of Western Australia.To research further，the scientists attached a tracker to a female orca，which allowed them to use satellites to monitor her movements.They followed her for six days.D
2、uring that time，the orca attacked eight young humpback whales.During the seven attacks，the orca killed the humpback whale calf (幼兽) on three occasions.But the story doesnt end there.Humpback whales themselves are popularly thought to be large but generally，passive creatures.Pitmans study findings ma
3、y let people think otherwise.When chased by orcas，humpback whales are known to try to outswim orcas.They are thought to do this at high speed so that the orcas cant keep up.On some occasions，the humpback whales sought out protection.They swam to shallow water，nearby reefs，or even under the researche
4、rs boats.These ways often reduced the attack.But at other times，the humpback whales decided to stay and fight.As the orcas approached，the mother humpback would sometimes move her calf to her side，or lift it out of the water using her head or flippers.She also blew huge breaths of air to disturb the
5、orcas，and lunged or charged at them，slashing(劈)and slapping her tail and flippers.Perhaps most surprisingly，humpback whales also have adult “escorts (护卫队)” that try to protect calves that are not their own，joining the mother in defending the smaller whale.These escort whales either charged at the or
6、cas，or placed themselves between the attackers and calves，slashing their tails and flippers.Despite the efforts of the mother whales and escorts，the orcas were more often than not successful in their attacks.But the presence of the escorts did reduce how many times a whale calf was killed.语篇解读本文是一篇说
7、明文，主要讲的是科学家使用科学仪器来观察杀人鲸是如何追杀驼背鲸及后者是如何反击和保护幼小的驼背鲸的。1Whats the purpose of the scientists further research?ATo keep a record of whales living habits.BTo observe orcas hunting humpback whales.CTo see what lifeordeath battles whales may face.DTo find out the techniques orcas use when hunting.解析：细节理解题。根据文
8、章第一段中的“To research further.to use satellites to monitor her movements.They followed her for six days.During that time，the orca attacked eight young humpback whales.”可知，科学家进行进一步研究的目的是观察杀人鲸追杀驼背鲸的活动。故选B。答案：B2Why did the humpback whales swim to shallow water?ATo avoid being attacked.BTo hunt for food.CT
9、o protect their young. DTo trick the chasers.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“On some occasions，the humpback whales sought out protection.They swam to shallow water，nearby reefs，or even under the researchers boats.”可知，驼背鲸游至浅水区是出于自身的安全考虑，为了避免被攻击。故选A。答案：A3What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?AWhy humpback wha
10、les fall victim to orcas.BHow humpback whales protect their calves.CThe great mother love of humpback whales.DSmaller humpback whales ways of surviving.解析：段落大意题。根据第四段的内容可知，本段主要讲的是在面对杀人鲸的攻击时，驼背鲸是如何进行反击来保护自己的幼崽的。故B项最能概括本段的主旨要义。答案：B4What does Pitmans study find?AOrcas are successful in their attacks.BI
11、ts not easy for orcas to obtain food.CHumpback whales swim faster than orcas.DHumpback whales could be active animals.解析：推理判断题。第二段提到“Humpback whales themselves are popularly thought to be large but generally，passive creatures.Pitmans study findings may let people think otherwise.”，驼背鲸一般被认为是大型的但是通常被动
12、的生物，Pitman的研究发现可能会让人不这么认为。下文接着讲了面对杀人鲸的攻击时，驼背鲸所采取的一些应对方式，其中包含积极迎击。故选D。答案：DBOpera is an art form that celebrates the human voice.No other art form creates excitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does，especially when performed by a great singer.Opera is an important part of the Western cla
13、ssical music tradition.It uses music，words，and actions to bring a dramatic story to life.Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and later became popular throughout Europe.Over the years，it has responded to various musicals.In recent decades，much wider audiences have been introduced to
14、 opera through modern recording technology.Some singers have become celebrities thanks to performing on radio，on TV，and in the cinema.However，in recent years，opera has been facing serious challenges.One current challenge to opera is economics.The shortage of money raises the broader question of how
15、much should be paid to support opera singers and other artists.Society seems to accept the large salaries paid to business managers and the multimilliondollar contracts given to sports athletes.But what about opera singers? Somehow，people have the idea that artists can be creative only if they suffe
16、r in poverty，but this is unrealistic.If artists，including opera singers，lack the support they need，valuable talent is wasted.Not only the shortage of money，but also the way money is managed in the opera world has led to hardships.Principal singers are generally paid performance fees once they comple
17、te a show.They typically receive nothing during the many weeks of rehearsal (排练)before a show starts.Another problem faced by opera is how to meet the demands of audiences who are influenced by popular entertainment.Pop singers are often judged as much on the basis of how they look as how they sound
18、.These demands may be unrealistic and possibly harmful.Opera singers simply cannot make a sound big enough to fill a large theater or concert hall without a microphone if their body weight is too low.Emphasizing physical appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human vo
19、ice at its best.There are no easy solutions to operas problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera.However，every year many young people register for music courses with hopes and dreams of developing their talent in this special art form.The fact that opera has survived man
20、y obstacles and continues to attract the rising generation shows that it remains a respectable art form full of value.语篇解读本文主要讨论了歌剧所面临的挑战和困难。5Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?AOpera singers life stories are dramatic.BOpera will soon appear on TV and in films.COpera fans thank
21、 celebrities for performing.DOpera develops by adapting to new conditions.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Over the years，it has responded to various musicals.”可推知，歌剧适应新的状况而得以发展，故选D。答案：D6What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?AOpera singers are financially insecure.BOpera singers waste their valuable talent.COper
22、a singers get paid before the show.DOpera singers perform better if they are poor.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“One current challenge to opera is economics.”以及第三段第一句“Not only the shortage of money，but also the way money is managed in the opera world has led to hardships.”可知，歌剧演唱家的经济是有问题的，不安全的，故选A。答案：A7What does
23、 the author try to say in Paragraph 4?APopular culture has had a positive influence on opera.BAudiences know best how opera should be performed.CMicrophones should be used to make opera more enjoyable.DOpera singers voices should be valued more than their looks.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“Emphasizing physica
24、l appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human voice at its best.”可知，歌剧演唱家的声音要比外貌重要得多，故选D。答案：D8What would be the best title for this passage?AThe Economic Challenge to OperaBOpera Faced with the DifficultiesCOpera as Part of Popular CultureDThe Historical Context of O
25、pera解析：标题归纳题。根据最后一段第一句“There are no easy solutions to operas problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera.”并结合全文的整体内容可知，本文主要讨论的是歌剧所面临的问题和挑战，故选B。答案：B.完形填空Albert Einstein，who was born in Germany in 1879，is known as one of the greatest scientists in the world.When he was a li
26、ttle boy，he was slow to talk and had _1_learning to read.He always preferred staying alone and thinking_2_.At the age of 20，Einstein studied at the Swiss Federal University of Technology in Zurich.Once Einstein asked his_3_ “How can a person，_4_me，leave his distinct footprints on the road of life an
27、d make an outstanding_5_in the scientific field？”It was a_6_problem.The tutor said that he had to_7_it carefully and then gave him an answer.After three days，the tutor told Einstein that the_8_was coming！He_9_Einstein to walk toward a building site and set feet on the cement(水泥) ground that the cons
28、truction workers had just paved.In the workers scolding，Einstein was_10_to ask his tutor，“Sir，arent you misleading me？”“Right，exactly！” the tutor said.“Have you seen it？Only on the_11_paved road can you leave your footprints，while you cant _12_your footprints on those old roads that have been steppe
29、d by countless_13_.”After hearing what he said，Einstein was lost in deep thought and an open and clear way_14_in his mind.Since then，a very_15_ sense of innovation (创新) and pioneering consciousness began _16_Einsteins thinking and action.He said，“I never_17_what dictionaries and textbooks carry；My m
30、ind only remembers those things that are not_18_in books.”It was for such a reason _19_Einstein left his deep sparkling footprints in the history of _20_.语篇解读本文为一篇记叙文。爱因斯坦的大学导师巧妙地回答了爱因斯坦一个有关人生的问题，从而使爱因斯坦找到了自己的人生之路。1A.funBpleasureCdifficulty Dluck解析：根据本句中的“slow to talk”可知他在学习读书方面有困难。have difficulty(i
31、n) doing sth.为固定结构，意为：在做方面有困难。答案：C2A.proudly BdeeplyChighly Droughly解析：根据本句中的“preferred staying alone”以及常识可知本题答案为deeply。答案：B3A.assistant BpartnerCstaff Dtutor解析：根据本段最后一句中的“The tutor said.”可知答案为tutor(导师)。assistant“助手”；partner“同伴”；staff“全体职工”。答案：D4A.as for Bin spite ofClike Dexcept解析：一个像(like)我这样的人如何才
32、能在人生道路上留下清晰的足迹，在科学领域做出杰出的贡献(contribution)呢？答案：C5A.contribution BreputationCdecision Dimpression解析：解析见上句。contribution“贡献”；reputation“名声”；decision“决定”；impression“印象”。答案：A6A.complex BflexibleCsatisfying Damusing解析：根据下句导师的话可知爱因斯坦提出的问题很难回答，故答案为complex(复杂的)。答案：A7A.refer to Bdeal withCargue over Dthink abo
33、ut解析：学生提出一个很复杂的问题，老师要认真思索(think about it carefully)，然后再给出答案。答案：D8A.moment BanswerCproblem Dfootprints解析：根据上段最后一句中的“an answer”可知答案为answer。答案：B9A.pulled BforcedCreminded Dallowed解析：他拉着( pulled)爱因斯坦朝建筑工地走去。force“迫使”；remind“提醒”；allow“允许”。答案：A10A.satisfied BdelightedCconfused Dconcerned解析：爱因斯坦是迷惑的(confus
34、ed)。satisfied“满意的”；delighted“高兴的”；concerned“担心的”。答案：C11A.formally BnewlyCoriginally Dpreviously解析：根据常识可知只有新(newly)铺的水泥路才能留下脚印。故答案为B项。答案：B12A.measure BremainCleave Dremove解析：然而那些被无数人(humans)踩过的老路，你不能留下(leave)脚印。答案：C13A.scientists BstudentsCmusicians Dhumans解析：解析见上题。scientists“科学家”；students“学生”；musici
35、ans“音乐家”；humans“人”。答案：D14A.arose BappreciatedCabsorbed Daccumulated解析：arise意为：出现，符合句意。appreciate“欣赏，感激”；absorb“吸收”；accumulate“积累”。答案：A15A.strange BsweetCslight Dstrong解析：从此，一种强烈的(strong)创新和开拓意识开始主导着(governing)爱因斯坦的思维和行动。strange“奇怪的”；sweet“甜蜜的”；slight“轻微的”。答案：D16A.equipping BgoverningCguarding Dquest
36、ioning解析：解析见上题。equip“装备”；govern“主导”；guard“保卫”；question“问”。答案：B17A.master BundertakeCupdate Dmemorize解析：此空与下文中的“remembers”相对应，故答案为memorize。master“精通，掌握”；undertake“从事”； update“更新”。答案：D18A.invented BemployedCincluded Dequipped解析：我从不记忆字典、课本上的东西，我只记忆书中不包括(included)的那些东西。invent“发明”；employ“雇用”；equip“装备”。答案
37、：C19A.that BwhyCwhat Dwhen解析：本句为强调句型，被强调部分为for such a reason。强调句型是：It is/was被强调部分that/who其他成分，故答案为that。答案：A20A.biology BscienceCmedicine Dliterature解析：根据第二段中的“.in the scientific field”及常识可知选science。答案：B.短文改错Dear Diana，Yesterday my friend David came round with a new game and asked to play it by my da
38、ds computer.I was a little worried，because my dad used it mainly for his work，and Im only allowed to use it for my homework.It happened when my dad was out，so we tried out the game.After playing，I took it off the computer. However，when I restarted computer，I found some of my dads documents miss. Lat
39、er in the afternoon，my dad used the computer，but couldnt find the document in it.He became very angry，but I dared not to tell him about the game.Now Im feeling regretful and disturbing.Im not sure whether a computers repair shop can get the documents back.Should I tell him the truth，and should I pay to repair it? I wish for your advice.Yours ever，Steve答案：Dear Diana，