1、第三单元测评(时间:120分钟满分:150分)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。M:What happened to you?W:I was stepping into the bathtub when I tripped and I hit my head on the washbowl.M:Come on!Get into the car.Lets go to th
2、e emergency room and have someone look at it.1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the restaurant.B.At home.C.In a school.答案BW:I was really surprised when I was offered the promotion.I just figured it would go to someone with more experience.M:Good for you.You deserve it as much as
3、anyone in our office.2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Roommates.B.Colleagues.C.Classmates.答案BW:When I do push-ups,should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?M:You dont need to bend your elbows that much.The most important thing is to keep your body strai
4、ght.Many people bend their bodies at the waist,which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.3.What are the two speakers talking about?A.Taking exercise.B.Working effectively.C.Losing weight.答案AM:Mr Black is driving me crazy!I have tried my best,but he is always saying I am still far from success.
5、W:Probably he wants to give you more motivation to go ahead.M:I dont think so,for once he told me I would never make it if I didnt make some changes.4.Why is the man angry?A.Mr Black is mad at him.B.He is far from success.C.Mr Black doesnt like to praise him.答案CW:What do you think is the best way to
6、 get to our branch office in New York?M:Well,the weather has been unpredictable lately with heavy rain.Taking a bus or driving your own car may be dangerous.So,taking the train may be your best choice.5.How will the woman go to New York?A.By car.B.By train.C.By bus.答案B第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段
7、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。M:Mum,do you know that economics exam I had last week?W:The one you didnt revise for?M:I did revise for it.I was working on it all weekend.Dont you remember?W:Oh,yes,I remember.Apart
8、from going out until four in the morning,you mean?M:Well,I have to relax a little,even if Im revising.Anyway,I didnt pass it.Im really sorry.Ill probably have to retake the whole course.W:Oh,Ryan!Its a really expensive course.Im not sure we can afford for you to take it again.Things are difficult en
9、ough as it is.M:I know,mum.Im sorry.Ill talk to the teacher again and see if I can retake it.6.What are the two speakers talking about?A.Choosing courses.B.Exam results.C.Revision methods.答案B7.What will the boy probably do?A.Take the economics course again.B.Review his lessons in the morning.C.Make
10、up for the exam.答案A听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。M:Cathy,what is your dream job,if you could have any job in the world?W:My dream job is to become a diplomat on behalf of my country.Thats why I came to Japan to learn Japanese and hopefully obtain a master degree in international relations.I hope to work for the In
11、dian Embassy in Tokyo.M:That must be pretty competitive.In my country,America,many students want to learn international relations,too.W:Its very competitive,but I think if you know a certain language that not many people speak,it gives you a competitive advantage.8.Where does the woman come from?A.I
12、ndia.B.Japan.C.America.答案A9.What does the woman think is an advantage?A.Obtaining a masters degree.B.Knowing a certain language.C.Living in other countries.答案B听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。M:Cathy,Ive been putting on a few pounds.What can I do to lose weight?W:Well,I exercise a lot.I go running at least three ti
13、mes a week.More than that,I enjoy playing tennis.Different sports use different muscles and all of them help to lose weight.M:Yeah.Actually,one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot,so maybe its my diet.W:It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutrit
14、ious or maybe even less of what you do eat.Maybe,I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between.M:Thats pretty tough!Actually,you see my problem is that I like junk food.I have to choose,either I eat less or I eat a better diet.What do you think is more important?W:I think if you are exer
15、cising then you should just eat what you want and eat less.M:Eat less.OK.This is going to be tough.10.Whats the mans problem?A.He doesnt exercise.B.He wants to put on weight.C.He has an unhealthy diet.答案C11.How does the woman exercise?A.Running and playing tennis.B.Running twice a week.C.Playing ten
16、nis at least three times a week.答案A12.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Eat less.B.Eat better.C.Run more.答案A听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。M:Hi,Jenny.So,where are you from?W:Well,originally Im from Argentina,but we moved to the United States when I was about five years old.My parents now live in Chile.That
17、s where they first met.How about you,Tom?M:I was born in Fresno,California,and we lived there until I was seven.Then,since my father worked for the military,we moved all over the place.W:Oh yeah?Where are some of the places youve lived?M:Mostly,we were overseas.We spent a total of ten years in Korea
18、,Germany,and Okinawa,Japan.We were transferred back to the States three years ago,but I think my parents would have liked to live overseas for at least 20 more years.W:Wow.It sounds like youve had an interesting life.So,what do you do now?M:Im a student at Purdue University.W:Oh really?What are you
19、studying?M:Im majoring in psychology.How about you?What do you do?W:Well,Im working as a sales representative for Vega Computers downtown.M:No kidding!My brother works there too.13.Where are the womans parents living now?A.Argentina.B.Chile.C.The United States.答案B14.What did the mans father do?A.A s
20、ales representative.B.A soldier.C.A traveller.答案B15.How many countries did the man stay in?A.4.B.5.C.7.答案A16.What is the man learning at college?A.Physics.B.Computer.C.Psychology.答案C听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。Technology companies usually focus their benefits on making people stay in the office longer:ping-po
21、ng tables,game rooms,on-site training rooms;some even offer laundry services.We,ABC Company,dont do any of these.Instead,we focus on benefits that get people out of the office as much as possible.We designed our benefits system to reflect that.Here are some of the benefits we offer to get people awa
22、y from the computer.Vacation:For the last three years in a row,weve worked with a professional travel agent to prepare different travel packages that employees could pick from as a holiday gift.Everything is paid for and included.Specific,pre-arranged tripswhether for a family to go to Disneyland or
23、 a couple to tour Spain or singles to go to Lijiang,Chinahave helped make sure people actually take their vacations.4-day Summer Weeks:From May through October,everyone whos been with the company for more than a year gets to work just four days in a week.This started out as “Fridays off”,but roles l
24、ike customer support and operations need to cover all hours.To come up with the best ideas,you need a fresh mind.These travel and me-off benefits help everyone stay sharp.17.Why does ABC Company offer the benefits to its employees?A.To keep them staying longer in the office.B.To encourage them to wo
25、rk overtime.C.To help them to get away from the computer.答案C18.How many benefits does ABC Company offer to its employees?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.答案A19.Where can the employees spend their holidays with their families for free?A.In Spain.B.In Disneyland.C.In Lijiang,China.答案B20.Who can enjoy the 4-day Su
26、mmer Weeks in the company?A.Employees working at least three years.B.The newly-employed staff.C.Employees working over a year.答案C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。AWelcometotheMetropolitanMuseumofArt (MET)HOURSOpen seven days a week.SUNTHU,10 AM5:30 PM,FRI,SA
27、T 10 AM9 PMClosed:Thanksgiving Day,December 25,January 1,and the first Monday in May.ADMISSIONMembers and Patrons(赞助人) visit free and enjoy express admission.General Admission:Adults,$25;seniors (65 and older),$17;students,$12;and children under 12,free.General admission tickets include special exhi
28、bitions and are valid (有效) for three days.For New York State residents with valid ID,Connecticut,and New Jersey students:The amount you pay is up to you.Please be as generous as you can.All ticket holders must go through security.PARKINGGARAGE80th St.and Fifth Ave.Discount for Members and Patrons.GR
29、OUPVISITSCall 212-570-3711 or visit metmuseum.org/groupvisits.FREEGUIDEDTOURSAudio GuideListen to the stories behind thousands of artworks in The Met collection and select exhibitions.Rent an Audio Guide device (with a headset or neck loop):adults,$7;members,$6;children under 12,$5;and free to visit
30、ors who are blind,partially sighted,deaf or have hearing loss.Transcripts in standard and large print are available for selected tours.Learn more at metmuseum.org/audioguide.Daily tours with GuidesCheck at any information desk or visit metmuseum.org/mettours for free gallery talks and tours presente
31、d by staff,outside scholars,and trained volunteers.ACCESSIBILITYFor information about accessibility and services for visitors with disabilities,contact accessmetmuseum.org or call 212-650-2010,or visit metmuseum.org/access.【语篇解读】本文是一则广告。文章主要介绍了TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt(MET)的开放时间、票价、停车服务、免费导游等信息。21.
32、Normally on which day can a visitor stay at the MET for the longest time?A.Saturday.B.Wednesday.C.Monday.D.Thanksgiving Day.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一部分HOURS可知,周六开放时间是上午10点至晚上9点,是开放时间最长的一天。故选A项。22.How much should a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter from China pay to visit the MET?A.$12.B.$25.C.$29
33、.D.$37.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第二部分ADMISSION可知,成年人的票价是$25,12岁以上的学生票价是$12,两个人的票价应该是$37。故选D项。23.How can people inquire about access to the MET?A.By calling 212-570-3711.B.By calling 212-650-2010.C.By visiting metmuseum.org/groupvisits.D.By contacting metmuseum.org/mettours.答案B解析细节理解题。根据最后一段ACCESSIBILITY可知,如果游客想了
34、解更多信息,可以发邮件、登录网站,也可以拨打电话212-650-2010。故选B项。BJim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all,but owned by nonethats because all of Jims art is created on an unusual canvas(画布)the soft sand.He sometimes spends days working on a piece,only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and th
35、at is just the way he likes it.Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago,when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick.He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish.Since then,Jim has travelled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.Over the years,his dra
36、wings have become bigger,but the tools he uses havent changedAll he needs is a stick,a garden rake(耙) and most importantly,his lively imagination!Just like any good artist,Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas,sometimes walking for miles,in search of perfect sand.His latest piece
37、 of work,which is also the worlds largest freelance drawing(自由绘画),was created in the desert sands of Nevada.It took Jim three trips,eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art.It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However,Jim says he actually enjoys watching
38、the waves or rain wash his paintings away.Jims art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005.Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sandhe is also an excellent chef (厨师) and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”,wh
39、ose motto is to celebrate food at its source.Accordingly,group dining events are held outdoors on farms,with the diners being treated to a delicious meal.The events,which are held in different farms throughout America,are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced.【语篇解读】本文是一篇人物传记。文章介绍画家Jim
40、Denevan。他是一个了不起的艺术家,但没有一个人拥有他的作品,那是因为他所有的艺术都创作在一个不寻常的画布柔软的沙子上。他有时花上几天的时间来创作一件作品,结果却发现它被海水或暴风雨冲走了,而这正是他喜欢的方式。24.It can be learnt from the text that .A.Denevan walks a lot to complete his workB.it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw onC.it usually takes long for the storm to destroy
41、Denevans workD.Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools答案A解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Denevandiscoveredhisartistictalentsabouttenyearsago,whenhewaswanderingaimlesslyonthebeachwithastick.Heendedupdrawinga12-foot-longfish.Sincethen,Jimhastravelledover1,800mileswhilecreatingover600piecesofsandart.”和第四段中的
42、“sometimeswalkingformiles,insearchofperfectsand.”和“IttookJimthreetrips,eightdaysandover100milesofwalkingtocreatethis3-mileworkofart.”可知,Denevan走了很多路来完成他的作品。故选A项。25.What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text?A.Walking a long distance.B.Waiting for the storm to come.C.Looking for a s
43、uitable canvas.D.Watching his work being destroyed by nature.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Ittookthestormjustonenighttodestroyit!However,Jimsaysheactuallyenjoyswatchingthewavesorrainwashhispaintingsaway.”可知,Denevan喜欢看着他的作品被大自然破坏。故选D项。26.Which of the following can best describe Denevan?A.Generous.B.Open-minded.
44、C.Imaginative.D.Traditional.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Overtheyears,hisdrawingshavebecomebigger,butthetoolsheuseshaventchangedAllheneedsisastick,agardenrake(耙)andmostimportantly,hislivelyimagination!”可知,Denevan是富有想象力的。故选C项。27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Denevan loses his interest in art soon
45、.B.Denevan is also popular as a chef.C.Being a happy chef is Denevans final goal in life.D.Denevans fame helps him with his chef job.答案B解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“JimDenevanisnotjustaboutartinthesandheisalsoanexcellentchef(厨师)andfounderofanorganizationcalledOutstandingintheField,whosemottoistocelebratefoodati
46、tssource.”可知,Denevan作为厨师也很受欢迎。故选B项。C(2021全国卷)Youve heard that plastic is polluting the oceans between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference?Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive scu
47、lptures out of plastic garbage,forcing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.At the beginning of the year,the artist built a piece called “Strawpocalypse,” a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves,frozen mid-crash.Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several vo
48、lunteer beach cleanups,the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam.Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled.Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source(来源) of plastic pollution,but theyve recently come under fire because most peop
49、le dont need them to drink with and,because of their small size and weight,they cannot be recycled.Every straw thats part of Von Wongs artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.Once the drink is gone,the straw will take centuries to disappear.In a piece from 2018,Von
50、Wong wanted to illustrate(说明) a specific statistic:Every 60 seconds,a truckloads worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work,titled “Truckload of Plastic,” Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic,which were then tied together to look like theyd been dumped
51、(倾倒) from a truck all at once.Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家本杰明用塑料垃圾创作了雕塑作品从而引起人们对塑料垃圾的注意和警惕。28.What are Von Wongs artworks intended for?A.Beautifying the city he lives in.B.Introducing eco-friendly produ
52、cts.C.Drawing public attention to plastic waste.D.Reducing garbage on the beach.答案C解析推理判断题。第一段中提出塑料会污染海洋,但是塑料吸管或者塑料杯是否也有影响呢?艺术家本杰明用塑料废物做成了艺术作品,引起公众对塑料垃圾的注意。故选C项。29.Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3?A.To show the difficulty of their recycling.B.To explain why they are useful.C
53、.To voice his views on modern art.D.To find a substitute for them.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,塑料吸管不是塑料污染的最大来源,但是由于体积和重量的缘故,它们是不能回收的。故选A项。30.What effect would “Truckload of Plastic” have on viewers?A.Calming.B.Disturbing.C.Refreshing.D.Challenging.答案B解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Every60seconds.whichwerethentiedtogeth
54、ertolookliketheydbeendumpedfromatruckallatonce.”可知,这么多塑料垃圾倒入海洋,数量之庞大,令人不安。故选B项。31.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Artists Opinions on Plastic SafetyB.Media Interest in Contemporary ArtC.Responsibility Demanded of Big CompaniesD.Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures答案
55、D解析标题归纳题。文章开头就提出了塑料污染问题,然后着重讲述了艺术家本杰明利用塑料垃圾做成雕塑来引起人们对塑料废物的注意。故选D项。DChanges have been taking place in Philadelphia since 1984.One by one,graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art.So far,more than 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other Ameri
56、can city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti (涂鸦) are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art,thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP).Its work makes schools and public places attractive,and its citizens very proud.The program began as part of Philadelphias Anti
57、-Graffiti Network.Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director.“When people ask me what our program is about,” she says,“I answer them with one word:hope.” Each year,the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops.Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The MAPs work,says Golden,is all
58、 about developing a sense of community.When a neighbourhood requests a mural,the MAP works with the people there to develop a message.Some messages have been “Safe Streets”“Love and Care” and “Peace Walk”.The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week.Last year,the workers painted 140 mural
59、s.“The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extraordinary,pleasant moment in neighbourhood history,” says Golden,who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。自1984年起,费城的涂鸦墙逐渐被壁画墙取代,变成了一种户外艺术。这一活动由MAP发起,旨在传播希望。当一个街区有需求时,MAP会与他们一起想一个主题,再绘画。壁画墙的制作在街区历史上将成为一个非凡、愉快的时刻留在人们记忆中。
60、32.What can be the best title for the text?A.Love,from Graffiti Writers to MuralistsB.MAP,a New Company in PhiladelphiaC.Jane,an Excellent Mural ArtistD.Hope,One Wall at a Time答案D解析主旨大意题。本篇文章主要讲述了壁画墙的出现以及意义。D项中的“OneWallataTime”体现了壁画墙这一中心概念。Hope是壁画墙绘画的灵魂所在。选项A、B和C的核心词分别为Writers,Company与Artist,都与壁画墙这一
61、中心不符合。故选D项。33.What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A.Helping the young find jobs.B.Protecting the neighbourhood.C.Fighting against graffiti.D.Attracting more visitors.答案C解析细节理解题。由文章第二段中的“TheprogrambeganaspartofPhiladelphiasAnti-GraffitiNetwork.”可知,MAP这一项目一开始是费城反涂鸦组织的一部分。故选C项。34.Ho
62、w does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A.By having discussions with people in the community.B.By seeking advice from the city government.C.By learning from the young graffiti writers.D.By studying the history of the city.答案A解析细节理解题。由文章第三段中的“Whenaneighbourhoodrequestsamural,theMAPworkswitht
63、hepeopletheretodevelopamessage.”可知,当一个街区需要一幅壁画时,MAP会与那里的人一起想出一个主题。故选A项。35.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A.Difficult.B.Dangerous.C.Experimental.D.Successful.答案D解析推理判断题。由文章最后一段中的“Themakingofamuralenterspeoplescollectivememoryasanextraordinary,pleasantmomentinneighbour
64、hoodhistory.”可知,壁画墙的制作在街区历史上将成为一个非凡、愉快的时刻留在人们记忆中。既然能作为一个非凡、愉快的时刻留在人们记忆中,说明MAP的工作是非常成功的。故选D项。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。Although a week without screens might feel boring,it can be enjoyable for the whole family.Here are some ways to help you enjoy a screen-free
65、 week with your family.36 Let your family know ahead of time that you will take a break from screens so that they can prepare.Tell them what to expect and offer some suggestions of activities.Talk about what is allowed and not allowed to use during the week.Pre-planactivities.37 Especially if this i
66、s your first screen-free week or your family tends to heavily rely on screens,youll need to plan some activities to do before the week begins.Have some activities for kids to choose from in their free time.Haveafamilygamenight.Kids and parents enjoy playing games together.Take out board games,card g
67、ames,or make up your own games.38 Depending on childrens age,play something simple.Friday nights are great to have a game night.Preparemealstogether.Make meal preparation family time.39 For example,small children can help pour water into a bowl while older children can help cut vegetables.Working to
68、gether can make meal preparation fun and make the meal even more enjoyable to eat.Getoutdoors.40 This is a great way to get out of the house and stop thinking about watching television.Get your family interested in the outdoors and raise their curiosity.A.Involve the children in kitchen activities,n
69、o matter how small.B.Be a good role model during this screen-free time.C.Talk about the coming week with your family.D.Games are a great way to enjoy family time and have fun together.E.Encourage your family to spend some time outdoors.F.No one wants to count down the seconds until its over!G.Share
70、ideas and activities with other local families.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。当今电子产品盛行,很多家庭每天看电视、视频的时间很长。本文就怎样远离屏幕、和家人共享时光提出了几点建议。36.C本段主要讲述了要让家人一周内都不接触电视等屏幕类产品,应该提前和家人沟通好,让他们有所准备。C项能概括本段内容。37.F根据下文内容可知,此处强调应提前准备一些活动,毕竟谁都不想倒计时般地度过那段时间,故选F项。38.D在不接触屏幕的这一周,可以和家人一起做游戏或参加其他活动。此处承接上文,讲述家人们一起活动的好处,故选D项。39.A根据下文中列举的例
71、子可知,此处建议让孩子们都参与到厨房活动中,一起准备食物,做些力所能及的事情,故本题选A项。40.E根据本段的小标题“Getoutdoors.”以及下文内容可知,此处鼓励一家人多参与户外活动,故选E项。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。Scott had always been creative.As he finished university,he 41 to become an inventor.His friends thought that he was m
72、isguided.“You cannot spend your life as an inventor,” said his best friend Luke.“You will 42 have a steady income.” Luke was 43 his friends future.“Why dont you reconsider and get a job in the city?” Luke often asked.“This is my 44,” Scott said to Luke.“I have wanted to be an inventor since I was a
73、small child.I am not going to give up.”Over several years,Scott developed many ideas that 45 to become a success.His first invention had many 46 and he was unable to sell it.His second idea received little support from people or companies.Luke 47 to encourage him to find a different career.“Scott,yo
74、u have to think about your 48.I think it is now time to 49 something else.”“But I cannot stop now.I am so close to coming up with something huge.50 I left my designs now,all my life would have been wasted,” he replied.Luke nodded,“I 51,my friend.Just know that I am here to support you.”Then one day
75、it happened.Scott completed his design of a new wing for an airplane.He presented it to several companies who all loved his 52.After some competition,a company offered to buy his design.“I knew that one day I would 53 it!” he said to Luke as they celebrated at his apartment.Luke felt a little 54 for
76、 ever suggesting that Scott should give up.“I dont know how you kept going all these years,” Luke said.“You certainly deserve (值得) every bit of your 55.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。Scott从小立志当一名发明家,虽然在追逐此梦想的过程中屡屡失败,但是他从不轻言放弃,最终梦想成真。41.A.managedB.decidedC.offeredD.waited答案B解析根据下文内容可知,Scott儿时的梦想就是当发明家,因此他大学毕业后决定成为一
77、名发明家。42.A.alsoB.neverC.stillD.even答案B解析好朋友Luke认为,如果Scott当发明家,将根本不会有一份稳定的收入。43.A.worried aboutB.tired ofC.interested inD.disappointed at答案A解析根据上文内容可知,Luke为Scott的前途感到担忧。44.A.chanceB.purposeC.dreamD.honour答案C解析根据该段中的“IhavewantedtobeaninventorsinceIwasasmallchild.”可知,成为一名发明家是Scott一直以来的梦想。45.A.appearedB.
78、failedC.startedD.happened答案B解析根据下文内容可知,Scott的很多创意都以失败告终。46.A.storiesB.correctionsC.secretsD.disadvantages答案D解析根据下文的“hewasunabletosellit”可知,Scott的第一个发明有很多缺陷和问题。47.A.continuedB.seemedC.promisedD.chose答案A解析根据下文Luke和Scott的对话可知,Luke继续劝说Scott,希望他换一个不同的职业。48.A.healthB.safetyC.educationD.future答案D解析根据上文中的ca
79、reer一词可知,Luke希望Scott好好为自己的将来打算,不要一意孤行。49.A.tryB.learnC.designD.check答案A解析Luke认为Scott到了尝试一些别的工作的时候了。50.A.IfB.WhenC.BecauseD.Although答案A解析根据上文内容可知,Scott认为,自己已经接近成功了,如果他现在放弃,那他的生命就被浪费掉了。51.A.rememberB.understandC.insistD.doubt答案B解析根据该段中的“nodded”和“JustknowthatIamheretosupportyou.”可知,Luke最终理解并支持朋友的决定。52.
80、A.jobB.helpC.ideaD.hobby答案C解析根据下一句“Aftersomecompetition,acompanyofferedtobuyhisdesign.”可知,那几家公司都喜欢Scott的想法。53.A.makeB.keepC.haveD.finish答案A解析此处Scott为自己的成功感到高兴。makeit“成功”。54.A.proudB.guiltyC.annoyedD.honoured答案B解析根据常理可知,Luke为自己曾经建议Scott放弃发明家的梦想而感到内疚。55.A.patienceB.wealthC.comfortD.success答案D解析根据Scott
81、曲折的成功故事可知,Luke认为Scott的成功是他应得的。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。Many great people in the world devote themselves to 56.(improve) society in their own ways.For example,Jane Goodall,a woman from Britain,would rather spend time studying chimps in the wild in Africa than 57.(lead)
82、a comfortable life.For 40 years she 58.(be) outspoken about making the rest of the world understand and respect the life of chimps.Lin Qiaozhi,a specialist in womens diseases,is another woman who has made great 59.(achieve).There was story after story of no matter 60. tired after a days work,she wen
83、t late at night to deliver a baby for a poor family.It was because of her hard work and great consideration to her patients that hundreds of babies 61.(deliver) safely by her.62. third example is Yuan Longping,the first agricultural pioneer in the world 63.(grow) super hybrid rice.Using his hybrid r
84、ice,farmers can produce harvests twice as large as before.Therefore,now the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world 64. hunger.In short,so 65. (impress) is their work that they all deserve praising and learning from.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了世界上几位致力于改善社会的伟大人物。56.improving考查非谓语动词。句意:世界上许多伟人都以自己
85、的方式致力于改善社会。devoteoneselftodoing意为“致力于做某事”,故填improving。57.lead考查固定句式。句意:一位来自英国的女性简古道尔宁愿花时间在非洲野外研究黑猩猩,也不愿过舒适的生活。wouldratherdoAthandoB意为“宁愿做A也不愿做B”,故填lead。58.hasbeen考查时态。句意:40年来,她一直直言不讳地说要让世界其他地方理解和尊重黑猩猩的生活。根据时间状语“For40years”可知用现在完成时,故填hasbeen。59.achievements考查名词。句意:妇科病专家林巧稚是另一位取得巨大成就的女性。作动词made的宾语用名词,
86、makeachievements表示“取得成就”,故填achievements。60.how考查让步状语从句。句意:有一个又一个故事讲述一天的工作后不管多累,她还要深夜去给贫穷的家庭接生。nomatterhow+adj.表示“不管多么”,故填how。61.weredelivered考查时态和语态。句意:正是由于她的辛勤工作和对病人的关怀,数百名婴儿才得以由她安全地接生。事情发生在过去,babies与deliver之间是被动关系,所以用一般过去时的被动语态,故填weredelivered。62.A考查冠词。句意:第三个例子是袁隆平,世界上第一个种植超级杂交水稻的农业先驱。a+序数词表示“又一,再
87、一”,故填A。63.togrow考查不定式。当被修饰词前有序数词修饰时,用不定式作后置定语,故填togrow。64.of考查固定短语。句意:因此,现在联合国在消除世界饥饿的斗争中有了更多的方法。rid.of.表示“去除,让摆脱”,故填of。65.impressive考查形容词。句意:简而言之,他们的工作令人印象深刻,值得表扬和学习。作is的表语用形容词,故填impressive。第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)校园艺术节展演即将来临, 学生会将举办剪纸和国画比赛,参赛人可以任选其一。假设你是学生会主席李华,请写一篇书面通知,号召大家踊跃参加。内容包括:1.举办此次活动的目
88、的;2.交作品的截止时间和地点;3.交作品时附上作品说明(创作灵感和作品含义);4.说明有何奖励。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯;3.参考词汇:剪纸paper-cutting国画traditional Chinese painting灵感inspirationNOTICEThe Students Union参考范文NOTICEThe Campus Arts Festival is on the way.The Students Union is going to hold a paper-cutting and traditional Chinese painting
89、 competition to enrich students campus life,which,in the meanwhile,will promote students awareness of Chinese folk art and traditional culture.Participants are requested to choose either of them to compete depending on which you are interested in.The works are supposed to be turned in on time by nex
90、t Thursday in Room 508 with a note attached to,explaining your creative inspiration and the meaning of your works.In addition,delightfully,the winners works will be on display in our school library.Come on and sign up!The Students Union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。It was late sprin
91、g when my mum and I were driving through the countryside.Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with mum.However,little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A pot of flowers sat in he back seat,whose pleasant smell filled the car.Suddenly,in the middle of nowhere,my
92、mum pulled over.“What are you doing?” I cried,fearing that the car had broken down and wed be stuck there,so far from home.Fortunately,that wasnt the case.My mum hopped out of the car,grabbing the flowers from the back seat.“Itll just be a minute,” she called back through the open windows.Impatientl
93、y,I cast my eyes towards the edge of the road before they settled on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home.I looked back to the building,somewhat annoyed,as my mum reappeared empty-handed.Before she started the car,curiosity drove me to ask,“Do you know someone there?” She shook her head.
94、“Then what did you do with the flowers?” She smiled slightly,“I gave them to the receptionist(前台接待员).”“What?” She laughed at my confusion.“I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them,especially those who havent received any in a while.”I kept silent for a moment.Not long after
95、 we went on with our driving,I spoke again,“Did you leave your name?” To this she answered instantly,“No.Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good,which is enough of a thank for me.”Suddenly,still thinking about mums deeds,I heard something burst loudly.It was our
96、 car that broke down! Nothing could be worse,because neither my mum nor I understood how to repair it,and we didnt know where the garage was.It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by,since we had seen so few along the way.注意:续写词数应为150左右。I let out a sigh while my mum rooted herself against
97、the car worrying about what could be done.As we drove along,a flower shop came into sight on the road.参考范文Iletoutasighwhilemymomrootedherselfagainstthecarworryingaboutwhatcouldbedone.But after waiting in vain for a considerable time,mum and I decided to walk back the road to the nursing home and see
98、k help.God knows how far we had driven! When we arrived,the receptionist was surprised,but warmly helped us contact the garage.There,the old men who had received the flowers were excited to meet us,talking about how great that day was.It amazed us what random actions of kindness could mean to the pe
99、ople who received them.While we were laughing and talking merrily,we received the news that the garage had got our car repaired.Aswedovealone,aflowershopcameintosightontheroad.I asked mum to pull up and paced quickly into the flower shop,where a bunch of flowers glowing red in full bloom caught my e
100、ye.Having witnessed the effect of kindness,I decided to send mum the sweet flowers.Soon,the pleasant scent filled the car again.Mum tried to conceal her excitement,but the glittering tears failed her.Through this trip,I discovered that,despite my occasional anger towards her,I actually felt proud of her.This was the trip of my life.