1、英语注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改 动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写 在本试卷上无效。第一部分 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。AThis famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Budd
2、hist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5A-class tourist attraction in 2010.The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions t
3、ogether with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness (雄伟)and d
4、ignity of Buddhism.Tips:Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, WuxiTickets: Through ticket: 210 yuan ( $ 31. 85) , and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitorsOpening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7:0017:00Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9:0018
5、:00Recommendations:The Nine-Dragon FountainThe Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha , at 10 am every day. A huge lotus(莲花)slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one
6、 hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddhas light shining on all things.The Brahma PalaceThe whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid d
7、esign surprises every visitor.1.What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for?A.Its typical collections of architecture and art.B.Its special material.C.Its geographical location.D.Its long history.2.What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness?A. It lasts 10 hours for visitors. B.
8、It costs 210 yuan at least.C. Its available only for group visitors. D. Its free if you get a through ticket.3.Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us?A.Its in front of the giant Buddha.B.Its design and collections are amazing.C.Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there.D.Many traditional
9、cultural items are on sale.BBradley McConachie, a 33-year-old Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Beijing University two years ago. Such an academic life was colorful with a chanc
10、e offered by the cultural exchanges project, “Im in China.Bradley was lucky to win the most likes for his photo story about his life in China and became one of 20 winners to visit locations by the project this summer. All thewinners experiences were filmed to produce a reality show, My Chinese Worki
11、ng Day, which will be broadcast by mid-September.Bradley was chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese wedding. The film crew took them to many “amazing sites and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese features while still keeping traditional c
12、ustoms.“I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China, he said. That was Bradleys first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the “stunning view of the coas
13、tline.“I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sa
14、nya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV series. It was nice to experience these little touches. I was happy to be a part of that experience!” Bradley said.4.What made Bradleys life more colorful?A.Obtaining his PhD.B.The cultural exchanges project.C.The research about Beiji
15、ng University.D.The interest in international relations.5.Why was Bradley given the chance?A.He produced the reality show.B.His life in China was interesting.C.He was one of the top 20 winners.D.He liked photo stories most.6.Which of the following best explains “stunning in Paragraph 4?A. Fantastic.
16、B. Confusing.C. Agreeable.D. Extreme.7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Its difficult to produce moving TV series.B.Beijing and Shanghai are historical sites.C.Sanya is worth visiting for foreigners.D.Many Australians know little about China.CAt a time when industries are under greater pr
17、essure to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, more production facilities are turning to digital sensing technology to provide the real-time insights they need for improved performance. What if one digital sensor could measure multiple signals?Yokogawas DPharp(差压传送器)digital technology has the uni
18、que ability to measure two pressure parameters (参数),delivering reliable and accurate measurement of plant operations. The unique aspect of this digital technology is that it measures two parameters in one sensor module, providing additional insight into a plants operations. It is the only sensor in
19、the world that does this.DPharp transmitters(发射器)use silicon(硅)resonant(谐振的)sensor technology to measure both differential(差别) and still pressure. The sensor consists of two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators that shake at a certain frequency and,, when pressure is applied, the frequency of one res
20、onator increases while the other decreases. By monitoring these frequencies digitally, both differential and still pressure can be measured at the same time. The frequency output is directly read by the central processing unit of the transmitter.DPharp can be used in any processing plant across any
21、industryoil and gas to food and drinks. DPharps unique digital sensing technology allows engineering firms and plant engineers to create designs that will equate to an average reduction of 40 percent. Where they would typically use five measuring devices, they are using three by using the multi-sens
22、ing technology. That is a significant cost reduction in the number of devices installed and the added benefit is that, as there are less devices, the engineering and design is less complex, which means less materials and less equipment to maintain. Furthermore, there are fewer transmitter spares req
23、uired, which reduces costs. Tony Farah, Product Manager, said that more organisations are seeing the significant benefits of smart devices like DPharp.8. What is special about DPharp digital technology?A.It provides the real-time insights.B.It brings significant changes in engineering.C.It measures
24、two parameters in one sensor.D.It provides accurate measurement.9.What is the frequency output read by?A.Two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators.B.The central processing unit of the transmitter.C.Monitoring devices.D.The operator of the plant.10.What is the plants attitude to DPharp?A. Cautious.B. A
25、mbiguous.C. Favorable.D. Disapproving.11.What is the text mainly about?A.How DPharp is bringing value across production plants.B.How sensor works in a different way.C.Why DPharp is efficient and reliable.D.Where DPharp can be used.DLast year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million p
26、eople in the U. S. are “gig workers which is more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020.People are drawn to gig work(零工)because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and
27、Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work-life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions.If youre thinking of joining the gig economy, its never been easier. One of the great things about the gig economy is that you dont have a boss breathing down your
28、 neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress. Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But this degree of freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to
29、 make sure youre on task, its all on you.A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employers end, its tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who havent
30、 been given an opportunity to improve their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx((涌入)of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to becomeskilled and get promoted.The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated by the day. You have to keep learning and
31、keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but its critical if youre your own boss.12.What made the gig life a reality?A. Greater work-life balance.B. New technologies.C. A little extra money.D. Maximum freedom.13.What do
32、es the underlined phrase “breathing down your nec, in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Making you unable to breathe freely.B.Standing very close behind you.C.Threatening you by saying something.D.Monitoring you closely.14.What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?A.Employers should invest in training the
33、temporary workers.B.Gig workers start their jobs out of passion.C.Its hard for employers to employ people for higher positions.D.Its hard for gig workers to develop skills.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig EconomyB.The Challenges o
34、f the Gig EconomyC.The Increase of the Gig EconomyD.The Reason for the Gig Economy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。Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and potential social and psychological proble
35、ms. 16Of course, the CDC recommends healthy lifestyle choiceshealthy eating, physical exercise. 17 That is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healthy lifestyle choices can be made.What dont kids need? 18 Too much focus on overweight leads toward more weight gain.A new data analysis o
36、f two studies found that children whose parents considered them to be “overweight tended to gain more weight over 10 years than children whose parents considered them “normal weight. Children whose parents label them as “overweight had a negative self-perception about their bodies. They were engaged
37、 in more attempts to lose weight. 19The clear message from this study is that dieting is more likely to lead to weight gain, not weight loss, in both children and adults. Psychology researchers Eric Robinson and Angelina Sutin argue that the stigma of being labeled overweight as a child might actual
38、ly gain weight in the future.20 For the study, childrens height and weight were measured at age 4 or 5, and parents were asked to describe whether they thought the children were best described as underweight, normal weight, overweight or very overweight. When the children were 12 or 13, they used im
39、ages to best depict what they perceived their bodies to look like and were asked whether or not they engaged in any dieting behavior. Height and weight measurements were taken again when the children were 14 or 15 years old.A.Labels and pressure around weight and weight gain.B.Left untreated, these
40、problems can continue into adulthood.C.They also point out another important way to keep kids healthy.D.The researchers cannot be certain about what is driving.E.They analyzed the data from a study of Australian children.F.But it actually contributed to weight gain over the 10-year period.G.A number
41、 of mothers in this study suffer from depression and anxiety.第二部分 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。Melbourne Girls College is getting rid of all dustbins and asking students to take their rubbish home to encourage them to move towards zero waste.Starting n
42、ext Monday, the college will gradually 21 all the rubbish bins in five weeks in classrooms and the yard, 22 1400 students and 140 staff to find their own home for chip packets and juice boxes. Volunteer students will 23 daily non- compulsory food inspections in which children bringing “zero waste lu
43、nch boxes will be 24 Students using only 25 packaging will receive a token (礼券)to win prizes such as keepcups.The rubbish that students take home may still go to landfill(废物填埋场)via their home bins, 26 the new policy will help persuade 27 to buy fewer packaged items and reuse containers. Most issues
44、around carrying rubbish home, such as smell and mess, can be solved. 28 tuna (金枪鱼)in a tin, for example, can 29 the schools compost(堆肥)bin and the tin can be 30 before its taken home.The college principal Karen Money acknowledges that some parents may not have the time or means to avoid 31 in single
45、-use packaging, “but its 32 to get as many people as we can to avoid it. We talk a lot, 33 educators,, about the bad problems the world 34, and if we dont start putting some actions 35 that beautiful idea, then its just empty.21. A. replaceB. washC. cleanD. remove22. A. provingB. leavingC. promising
46、D. allowing23. A. receiveB. forbidC. admitD. conduct24. A. rewardedB. advisedC. changedD. protected25. A. creativeB. usualC. reusableD. plastic26. A. soB. butC. thenD. though27. A. teachersB. staffC. familiesD. classmates28. A. UneatenB. UncookedC. UncoveredD. Unbroken29. A. break downB. break throu
47、ghC. get throughD. go into30. A. returnedB. washedC. reusedD. spared31. A. foodsB. clothesC. drinksD. tools32. A. keepingB. dreamingC. stoppingD. trying33. A. forB. toC. asD. with34. A. solvesB. showsC. facesD. follows35. A. ahead ofB. behindC. uponD. beyond第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当
48、的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Sun Yang wins mens 400m freestyle in FINA Champions Swim Series on January 15 in Shenzhen. “My 400m free remains smooth all the time, showing that my training is 36 (effect). My goal this year is 37 (win) at the Olympic Games, said Sun, who lost to Rapsys 380. 03 in 200m freestyle on
49、Tuesday. The world top-class athlete 39 (perfect) showed his dominant power in the 400m freestyle event in front of all his home fans, 40 (suggest) that he is aiming high for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.Liu Xiang bagged her second gold medal in the 50m freestyle in 24. 04. “I got 41 cold after
50、I arrived here three days ago, 42 I did not expect to win with a time equaling my personal best, said Liu. So far, China 43 (collect) 9 gold medals as the biggest winner.According to FINA official website, the brand-new “FINA Champions Swim Series is since 2019 a circuit 44 (gather) the top athletes
51、 of the sport, and it has an original 45 (compete) format including finals with only four swimmers.第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华,你的学校电视台打算新开播一个英语栏目,请写信告诉你的英国朋友 Jack有关情况并征求他的建议,内容包括:1.栏目名称和内容;2.播出时段;3.征求建议。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Jack,Yours, Li Hua 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
52、之构成一篇完整的短文。续 写的词数应为150左右。Tyler was enrolled in my senior class for a semester. He had impulse-control (克制冲 动)and anger management issues. He had been suspended(停课)many times in previous years. When he entered my class, I assumed the worst.Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked in the front o
53、f the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a glib(未经思考的)answer. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get student
54、s involved in class discussions or at the least motivate them to sit quietly and attentively. By contrast, Tyler was just loud and offensive.He had been in so much trouble through the years. He expected his teachers to know about his referrals(移交)where he was sent to the office, and suspensions, whe
55、re he was given compulsory days to stay out of school. I had rarely found referrals to be effective because students would return from the office behaving worse than before.One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. In the middle of the lesson, I said in the same tone of voice, “Tyler, why don
56、t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own? With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I cant remember what he said other than that he included several impolite words. I sent Tyler to the office with a discipline referral , and he received a weeks o
57、ut of school suspension.To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tylers anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was out of school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of
58、 his return.On the day of Tylers return, I stood at the door awaiting him.A spark of surprise flashed across his face. 英语参考答案及评分标准第一部分 阅读(共两节,每小题2. 5分,满分50分)1-3ADB 4-7BCAD 8-11CBCA 12-15BDAA 16-20BCAFE第二部分 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)21-25DBDAC 26-30BCADB 31-35ADCCB第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)
59、36. effective 37. to win38. by 39. perfectly 40. suggesting41. a42. so43. has collected 44. gathering 45. competition第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)One possible version:Dear Jack,To arouse students interest in learning English and broaden their horizons, our school TV station plans to start a new Engli
60、sh program named English around the World. Colorful cultures and lifestyles of different English-speaking countries will be introduced. The program will last from 4: 30 pm to 5: 00 pm every day, when most students are free. Besides, an English speech competition is to be held each term.I hope you co
61、uld give us some advice on how to make the program more popular.Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分)One possible version:On the day of Tylers return, I stood at the door awaiting him At last he came, with his hands in his pockets. I went up to him and said hello. I wanted to break the ice. I asked him to talk t
62、o me for a moment. Taylor seemed reluctant at first, but finally agreed. I told him I was eager to start over with him. At the same time, I told him that if he couldnt control himself sometimes in class, he could step out of the door for a while to collect himself.A spark of surprise flashed across
63、his face. He was stunned there, staring at me with wide eyes. But it was always pleasant to be believed in He made up his mind that he had the power to choose his own way of behaving From then on, Taylor listened carefully and took an active part in class. He spared every minute to study. At the end of the year, Tyler wrote me a thank-you note telling me how great his year had been. I still have that note today, and it moves me to reread it when Im stressed about teaching.