1、第五次网上阶段检测英语试题 说明:本试卷满分90分，时间50分钟。第一部分: 阅读理解 (共两节，满分26分)第一节：（共8小题，每题2分，满分16分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGood morning. The program today is about music. The word musiccomes from the Greek word muse. The Muses are the goddesses of the arts. Music is only one of the arts. It is like the s
2、poken language, but is uses sounds. Todays program brings together music from different corners of the world. Who invented music? Who sang the first song? No one knows exactly the answers to these questions. But we know that music plays an important part in almost everyones life. Babies and young ch
3、ildren love to hear people singing to them. When they are a little older, they like to sing the songs they have heard. When children go to school, their world of music grows. In the middle grades students take music lessons. When they reach high school, they become interested in listening to pop mus
4、ic.The records we have chosen for you today are form American country music, Indian music, pop music and so on. Music has meaning for everyone. It can make people happy or it can make them sad. In this program we shall study the language of music. We shall be trying to find out more about how music
5、works. We shall try to find out how music says what people feel.Now, here comes the music today, I shall explain why they are all good music1.The first paragraph is mainly about the_.A. styles of musicB. history of musicC. taste of music D. knowledge of music2.The speaker is probably _.A. a hostB. a
6、 singerC. a dancerD. a teacher3.Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. The Muses invented music.B. Music can bring people some feelings.C. Music was from a Greek village.D. Everyone is interested in pop music.4.What is NOT the purpose of this music program?A. To study the language of music.B. To
7、learn more about the music.C. To give a complete background to the music.D. To give people some music to listen to.BMultiple studies link music study to academic achievement. But what is it about serious music training that seems to be associated with huge success in other fields? I put the question
8、 to outstanding professionals in industries from tech to finance to media, all of whom had serious past lives as musicians.The phenomenon extends beyond the math-music association. Strikingly, many high achievers told me music opened up the pathways to creative thinking. And their experiences sugges
9、t that music training sharpens other qualities: Collection. The ability to listen. A way of thinking that joins together separate ideas. The power to focus on the present and the future simultaneously.For many of the high achievers I spoke with, music functions as a hidden language, as Mr. Wolfensoh
10、n calls it, one that enhances the ability to connect separate or conflicting ideas. When he ran the World Bank, Mr. Wolfensohn traveled to more than 100countries, often taking in local performers, which helped him understand the culture of people, as distinct from their balance sheet.It is in that c
11、ontext that the connection between math and music grabs the most attention. Both are at heart modes of expression. Bruce Kovner, the founder of the hedge fund (对冲基金) Caxton Associaes, says he sees similarities between his piano playing and investing strategy; As he says, both relate to pattern cogni
12、tion, and some people extend these patterns across different senses.For Roger McNamee whose Elevation Partners is perhaps best known or its early investment in Facebook, music and technology have converged, he says. He became expert on Facebook by using it to promote his hand, Moonalice, and now is
13、focusing on video by live-streaming its concerts. He says musicians and top professionals share the almost desperate need to dive deep. This capacity to obsess seems to unite top performers in music and other fields.Ive always believed the reason Ive gotten ahead is by outworking other people, he sa
14、ys. Its a skill learned by playing that solo one more time, working on that one little section one more time, and it translates into working on something over and over again, or double-checking or triple-checking, He adds, there is nothing like music to teach you that eventually if you work hard eno
15、ugh, it does get better. You see the results.Thats an observation worth remembering at a time when music as a serious pursuit is in decline in this country.5.Music training can enhance all of the following abilities except _.A. handling the present with a long-range visionB. thinking from other peop
16、les perspectiveC. listening to different opinions patientlyD. identifying connection between different ideas6.Bruce Kovner sees a parallel between music and _.A. hedge fundB. patternsC. different sensesD. mathematics7.By saying music and technology have converged, Roger McNamee means _.A. musical te
17、chniques are directly used in managing businessB. advanced technology makes sound better than beforeC. Facebook has become a platform for promoting music albumsD. technology has increased the channels by which music is promoted8.The observation（underlined, Para. 7）in the last paragraph refers to _.A
18、. the claim that music is the key to successB. the belief that results determine the value of musicC. the idea that hard work keeps getting you aheadD. the proposal that one should pursue music seriously第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。PloggingPlogging is a new way to jo
19、g while cleaning up the planet. Its a craze that began in Sweden in 2016 and the motivation behind it includes reducing the load of plastic litter in our environment, as well as keeping fit while running. _9. If you love outdoor exercise, enjoy exercising with others, and care about removing litter
20、from our environment, then this might just be the sport for you.Make good preparations before plogging. Dress suitably for the environment in which you are running. This will vary depending on the weather and surroundings, but the basics are comfortable running clothes and closed-toe running shoes.
21、Suitable gloves are a wise and useful addition, as picking up litter can be dangerous in some situations. _10. This might be a standard trash bag, easy to carry and capable of containing litter that might have sharp edges.Organize your plogging group. If youre lucky enough to have ploggers already i
22、n your area, seek them out. Join up and make new friends with a shared interest. Check out such meeting groups at Meetup or ask at a local sports store to find out what opportunities exist where you live. If you dont have a group, create one. Use social media, notices on bulletin boards, or place si
23、gns in the windows of sports stores to find fellow ploggers. _11.Collect safely. One key suggestion for staying safe while collecting litter is to avoid picking up broken glass or sharp items. If you must collect such an item, only do so when you can find a very safe way to collect it without harmin
24、g yourself. If in doubt, leave it and get better equipment to remove it. _12. If an item of litter presents a potential safety risk, try to mark the item clearly to encourage people to avoid it._13. It is a way of combining individual achievement via exercise with community and environmental care. Y
25、oure part of the growing movement of people who are giving back to the world at the same time as honoring self care, a sustainable and healthy way to balance your life. This could be a fantastic opportunity to show people that individual action makes a big difference.A.Taking some photos during the
26、process is also necessary.B.You can also ask for assistance from the local authorities.C.Usually performed as part of a group run, its also a social exercise.D.You also need to find a suitable carry bag for collecting the litter in.E.Plogging is a great way to feel motivated as it has more than one
27、benefit.F.If you find a natural area with litter problem, this might be a suitable place.G.With some advertising effort, you are likely to connect with a few interested people.第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分44分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Over two weeks ago I w
28、as standing on the summit of Mount Qomolangma. It was the top of many years hard work, and the _14_ of a childhood dream. I have been overwhelmed by the tide of goodwill and _15_. But one thing has become _16_ apparent. Many people have constant misunderstandings about Mount Qomolangma. In their _17
29、_, Qomolangma has _18_ her crown. She has become a mountain synonymous with death, exploitation and _19_ The most common question I get asked is: Is it _20_ in rubbish? As a United Nations patron (资助 人) of the wilderness, one of my roles is to _21_ back from the Earths remaining wildernesses and to
30、act as a _22_ for the wild. I climbed Qomolangma expecting a rubbish dump but what I found _23_ me: I _24_ saw any litter, from the airport to the summit. The Nepalese have _25_ some huge clean-up campaigns in recent years, perhaps to improve their reputation, but also in response to some tragic nat
31、ural disasters. The government _26_ a number of requirements including that each climber _27_ an additional 8kg of litter (not including their own) and incentives ( 激励) for Sherpas ( 夏尔巴人) of $2 per kilo of rubbish cleaned. The results have been _28_. The country lanes of Great Britain have more rub
32、bish than the _29_ to base camp; despite the 100,000 footfalls I saw one of the cleanest, tidiest wilderness trails I have encountered. I have spent time in many of the worlds popular wilderness locations and I would say Nepal should be _30_. It is an example of man repairing the _31_ he has done. A
33、s our focus turns to the oceans and the seemingly _32_ task of repairing our marine habitat, we could look at Qomolangma as a fine _33_ of turning back the clock.14.A. realizationB. motivationC. connectionD. schedule15.A. respondB. protectionC. changeD. support16.A. strangelyB. naturallyC. increasin
34、glyD. easily17.A. symptomsB. mindsC. storiesD. permits18.A. lostB. fedC. countedD. saved19.A. adventureB. pollutionC. settlementD. choice20.A. coveredB. seizedC. foundD. Poured21.A. expectB. appreciateC. applyD. report22.A. planB. titleC. voiceD. lesson23.A. surprisedB. servedC. forcedD. stressed24.
35、A. silentlyB. eagerlyC. franklyD. hardly25.A. challengedB. conductedC. observedD. qualified26.A. appealed toB. taken inC. depended onD. put forward27.A. shareB. confirmC. removeD. bear28.A. selectiveB. familiarC. impressiveD. repairable29.A. realityB. trailC. opportunityD. league30.A. vitalB. proudC
36、. simpleD. unique31.A. conclusionB. convenienceC. arrangementD. damage32.A. impossibleB. necessaryC. unusualD. extra33.A. contentB. directionC. exampleD. situation第二节 单项选择（共19小题，每小题1分，满分19分）34.We will gather for the community service at the school gate at 8 tomorrow morning unless _.A. otherwise inf
37、ormingB. otherwise being informedC. otherwise informedD. having otherwise informed35.Was it in 1969 _ the American astronaut succeeded _ landing on the moon?A. when; onB. that; onC. when; inD. that; in36.The approach _ the problem is contrary _ our expectation.A. to; toB. of; toC. to; onD. for; on37
38、.Japans economy _ in the past twenty years. No one knows how long it _ before it regains its increase.A. has been declining; will beB. has declined; would beC. had been in decline; would takeD. was on the decline; will take38.What a qualified husband he is!Definitely. Lots of people are touched by h
39、is _to his wife who has weak eyesight.A. devotionB. deedC. satisfactionD. service39.Its important that we should show consideration for others if we are to live _ them in social life.A. in connection withB. in touch withC. in contrast withD. in harmony with40.You should take advantage _ this opportu
40、nity and try to make a good impression _ them.A. of; ofB. over; onC. over; ofD. of; on41.My schedule is very _right now, but Ill try to fit you in.A. TightB. shortC. regularD. flexible42.Dick _ his previous job and _ as a volunteer on the mountain bend when the journalist interviewed him.A. quit; wa
41、s workingB. had quit; was workingC. would quit; workedD. quit; had worked43.The design of the modern architecture concentrates on usefulness _ decoration.A. rather thanB. more thanC. other thanD. or rather44.Those who want to say anything more _ your hand and then _ to speak.A. arise; raiseB. raise;
42、 riseC. raise; ariseD. rise; raise45.Mr. Smith,_ ofthe_speech, startedtoreadanovel.A. tired;boringB. tiring;boredC. tired;boredD. tiring;boring46.This party is _ a success _ the famous actresss absenceA. by far; owing toB. far from; due toC. above all; because ofD. far away from; thanks to47.Indepen
43、dent innovation has brought us a _ in profits, 40% higher than in the traditional way.A. boomB. failureC. decreaseD. suffering48.Was it the active role they _ in struggling against violence and their devotion _ human peace that made a difference?A. took; in achievingB. played; to achievingC. made; i
44、n achievingD. conducted; to achieve49._ the price of food and oil hit the headline, perhaps we should be worried more about water.A. UnlessB. WhileC. AsD. If50.What matters in life is working hard _ hardly working.A. as well asB. less thanC. rather thanD. other than51.Most of us know we should cut d
45、own on fat, but knowing such things isnt much help when it _ shopping and eating.A. comes toB. speaks ofC. calls toD. refers to52.He has written two articles for the journal, one to be published in this issue, the other to _ in the next.A. turn outB. come outC. bring outD. leave out第三部分：语法填空（每空1.5分，
46、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。Traditional Chinese medicine originated in ancient and developed for _ 53.long time. It has collected various ways to treat _54. (differ) diseases. It pays attention _55. the balance of the body system. It reads, once the body system _56. (balance), the disease
47、will disappear. The damage of the body system is the source of the disease.TCM is an important part of Chinese culture. It has made great _57. (contribute) to the prosperity (繁荣) of China. Great success have been made in many areas through TCM cure. As to acute stomachache, there is no need _58. (ha
48、ve) an operation; all you need to do is drink a cup of Chinese herbs, _59.the western way takes more time and money. You may even take the risk of being infected after operation._ 60.(compare) with the western medicine high fees, TCM has a reasonable price that ordinary people can afford. I think in
49、 the future, TCM will be the mainstream in the health services in China. And our country should invest (投入) more money on the _ 61.(develop) on TCM._62. (make) sure it is not going to fade away.1-4DABC 5-8BDDC 9-13CDGBE 14-18 ADCBA 19-23 BADCA 24-28 DBDCC 29-33BBDAC34-38 CDAAA 39-43 DDABA 44-48BABAB 49-52BCAB53.a 54.different55.to56.balances57.contributions58.to have 59.while60.Compared61.development62.Make