1、成都市2019级高中毕业班摸底测试英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。第卷(选择题)1至8页,第卷(非选择题)9至10页,共10页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。注意事项:1.答题前,务必将自己的姓名、考籍号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。2.答选择题时,必须使用2B铅笔将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,再选涂其它答案标号。3.答非选择题时,必须使用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔,将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上答题无效。5.考试结束后,只将答题卡交回。第卷(100分)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
2、录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。1. How many apples are needed?A. Two and a half. B. Six. C. Ten.2. What does the man want to do?A. Ask for directions. B. Exchange money. C. Buy a ti
3、cket.3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Colleagues.4. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Studies. B. Hobbes. C. Part-time jobs.5. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In an office. B. On the street. C. A
4、t a hotel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至7题。6. What makes the man so happy?A. Hell graduate soon.B. Hes made a big fortune.C. Hes finished all the classes.7. What does the man
5、prefer to do in the future?A. Get a finance degree B. Work for his dad. C. Start a company.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。8. How does the man feel?A. Happy. B. Confident. C. Shocked.9. What do we know about Toby?A. He isnt free that night. B. He feels upset. C. He has got a new job.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What do we k
6、now about the man?A. He hates working out. B. He lives close to a gym. C. He has put on weight recently.11. How many times does the woman go to the gym every week at most?A Seven. B. Four C. Two.12. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Take exercise with her. B. Find a suitable gym. C. Motivate
7、himself.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman offer to do at first?A. Do some cooking. B. Play cards. C. Do some cleaning.14. What will the talent show begin with?A. Jokes. B. A piece of music C. Singing.15. Who will play a piece of music at the talent show?A. Lindsay. B. Julia C. Susan.16. When
8、will the woman give her performance?A. At around 3 pm. B. At around 4 pm. C. At around 5 pm.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Who gave Haybridge Hall is original name?A. The Hawken family. B. The Yardley family. C. The Hoaten family18. What happened to Haybridge Hall shortly after the Yardley family left it?A.
9、It was taken over by the British army.B. It was in bad condition for many years.C. Its surrounding area became rich farmland.19. What made the Hoaten family give up Haybridge Hall?A. The pain of war. B. The long distance. C. The high cost20. What do we know about the talk?A. Its a live program. B. I
10、ts given by a tour guide C. Its from a special machine.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOur student clubs are an essential part of Yale University. They provide forums for discussion and opportunities for action and develop students leadership
11、 and overall qualities. Four clubs below need fresh blood.Just More WaterJust More Water is a newly-founded comedy group on campus. It specializes in short form and musical comedy. However, members experiment with other styles as well. We dont care which department of Yale you belong to as long as y
12、ou are a comedy-goer. No related experience is necessary; guidance is available from professors. No admission fee is required.Contact: club-comedysomr. yale, eduKalliope & MuseKallope & Muse is a magazine that publishes prose, poems, short stories and artworks. Its purpose is to provide a platform f
13、or students to express themselves and get their work published. Every issue has a specific theme. Members also organize reading events. Whoever at Yale wants to see your work published, please join us.Contact: club- magazinesomr, yale. EduCampus BroadwayCampus Broadway is the undergraduate opera clu
14、b at Yale. It is entirely student-run. Members have the opportunity to learn the knowledge of performing and producing an opera by doing it themselves. We welcome all students at Yale if you are keen on opera. Its OK to be a green hand but every member needs to pay $10 for the costume.Contact: club-
15、theatresomr, yale, eduSunshine Through the DarkThis is a student-run social justice organization which is open to all students at Yale. It aims to promote dialogue about issues connected to prisoners life. Members provide career tutoring and psychological guidance for prisoners. Founded 30 years ago
16、, this service organization has served over 2,000 people across America. Volunteer experience is needed.Contact: club-nonprofit somr, yale, edu1. Which of the following should you contact if you are interested in literature?A. club-cornedysomr, yale, eduB. club-magazinesomr. yale. EduC. club-theatre
17、somr. yale, eduD. club-nonprofit somr, yale. edu2. What do we know about Sunshine Through the Dark?A. It helps improve prisoners life.B. It provides jobs for prisoners.C. It is a newly-founded organization.D. It promotes dialogue skills of prisoners3. What do the four clubs have in common?A. They ar
18、e free of charge.B. They are run by students.C. They are open to all students at Yale.D. They have no requirements for expense.BThe city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the citys first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetryDuring his two-year term a
19、s a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own proje
20、cts during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.Burnems love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decid
21、ed that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health. depression and the emo
22、tional stresses that come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people Last year. Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is
23、to explore poetry through cooperation across media Richmonds paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”4. What is Burnems responsibility as a poet laureate?A.
24、 Creating more good poems.B. Developing his own projects.C. Spreading the power of poetry.D. Bringing poetry lovers together.5. Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?A. Poetry made him more confident.B. Poetry helped him through a tough time.C. He was influenced by his English teacher.D
25、. He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.6. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Take pride in.B. Be used to.C. Break away from.D. Be attracted by.7. What is Burnems going to do in the near future?A. To shift his focus to paintings.B. To combine poetry
26、 with other arts.C. To hold more poetry competitions.D. To help youth with mental problems.CAs aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common,more families are struggling with a complex question: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job an
27、d several kids?Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS.He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app
28、similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.He believes that caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. He say
29、s, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of home activities.”Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that involves providing TP robots for 15 Manitoba families. These robots are programmed to provide reminde
30、rs of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP
31、 robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that cant be there, for whatever reason, know that those things are till happening,” she says.8. What can we infer about TP robots from Par
32、agraph 3?A. Its easy to operate.B. It can clean the room.C. Its convenient to carry.D. It can be used on a computer.9. How will TP robots help those with dementia?A. By having dinner with them.B. By turning off the gas for them.C. By doing activities with them.D. By reminding them to take pills.10.
33、Whats Erin Crawfords attitude to the future of TP robots?A. Optimistic.B. Cautious.C. Doubtful.D. Critical.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. TP robots provide a new solution to dementia.B. TP robots help to take care of dementia patients.C. Caregivers of dementia will be replaced by TP robots
34、.D. Urbanowski and his team are developing a new robot.DAs a popular subject of study among evolutionary ecologists, three-spined stickleback is known for their different shapes, sizes, and behaviorsthey can even live in both seawater and freshwater, and under a wide range of temperatures. But what
35、makes that?The researchers tracked six populations of the fish before and after seasonal changes to their environment, using genome sequencing. Seasonal changes result in great changes in habitat structure and balance of salt and freshwater, and only those fish able to tolerate these rapid changes s
36、urvive into the next season.“These changes probably resemble the habitat shifts experienced by stickleback populations during the past 10,000 years.” says Professor Barrett “We hope to gain insight into the genetic changes that may have resulted from natural selection long in the past.”Remarkably, t
37、he researchers discovered the evidence of genetic changes driven by the seasonal shifts in habitats, which mirrored the differences found between long-established freshwater and saltwater populations. “These genetic changes occurred in independent populations over a single season, highlighting just
38、how quickly the effects of natural selection can be detected,” says Professor Barrett, “The findings suggest that we may be able to use the genetic differences to predict how populations may adapt to environment.”The research emphasizes the importance of studying species in dynamic environments to g
39、ain a better understanding of how natural selection operates. In further research they plan to investigate how repeatable the observed genetic changes are, by testing whether they show up year after year. Doing so would demonstrate their ability to reliably forecast the evolutionary future of these
40、populations. 12. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in Paragraph l?A. Stickleback is under a wide range of temperatures.B. Stickleback is popular with evolutionary ecologists.C. Stickleback can adapt to different living conditions.D. Stickleback has different shapes, sizes, and behaviors.
41、13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The difficulties of the research.B. The purpose of the research.C. The background of the research.D. The methods of the research.14. What is the main reason for sticklebacks survival?A. Habitat shifts.B. Genetic change.C. Seasonal changes.D. Independent popula
42、tions.15. Why will scientists study the repetition of the gennetic changes?A. To know what natural selection is.B. To study specices in dynamic environments.C. To test the reliablity of the present discoveries.D. To forecast the evolutionary future of certain species.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
43、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。Learning a new language like English can be a challenge._16_Classes are important, but so is disciplined practice. It can even be fun. Here are some guidelines to help you become a better English learner.Study every day. Learning any new language is a time-consuming pro
44、cess, more than 300 hours according to some estimates. Rather than try and cram a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective._17_18_Instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, try mixing things up. Study a litt
45、le grammar, then do a short listening exercise, then perhaps read an article on the same topic. Dont do too much; 20 minutes on three different exercises is plenty. The variety will keep you engaged and make studying more fun.Read, watch, and listen. Reading English-language newspapers and books, li
46、stening to music, or watching TV can also help you improve your written and verbal comprehension skills. _19_Write it down. Repetition is key as youre learning English, so writing is a great way to practice._20_By making a habit of writing, youll also find your reading and comprehension skills impro
47、ve over time. You may even discover youve got a talent for writing.A. Keep things fresh.B. Play vocabulary and grammar games.C. But with regular study, it can be done.D. It doesnt matter whether you use a computer or pen and paper.E. Non-native English speakers sometimes struggle with doing so.F. As
48、 little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over timeG. By doing so repeatedly, youll absorb things like speech patterns, accents, and grammar.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There are good stories t
49、o be found in nearly every volunteer experience. But Laurie Scott is positive that_21_an exchange student produces some of the greatest.As a long-time volunteer with an agency that helps_22_students connect with warm and caring_23_during their time in the US, Scot sees first-hand both the humor and
50、the very deeply meaningful outcomes. Scott_24_Christine, for example, a student from Norway._25_at a restaurant one day, Christine was asked if she wanted a soup or salad. The girl turned to Scott with_26_, “Why would I want a super salad?” Trying not to laugh too hard, Scott_27_that what the waiter
51、 had asked was whether she wanted “soup or salad”.Scott and her husband_28_volunteered to be a host family in August 2003. They had just moved to Las Vegas, and she was looking for a way to get connected in the community. “The concept of helping_29_world peace through understanding is what makes me_
52、30_. Through the agency I have found the best part of my community in our great families and have been able to share the_31_side of the US with our students.”Time and again, her_32_to service has opened hearts. In fact, she says, one of their amazing experiences came from_33_one hosted student, a yo
53、ung man from Germany named Jens, about how Americans volunteer. In Germany, where young people are_34_to spend a year serving in the army, volunteer service is_35_. Therefore, Jens was so_36_by the concept of giving that he_37_the agency to help promote exchanges, and became very involved with local
54、 schools._38_all stories that come out of international exchange, theres a (an)_39_in this one: Opening our hearts and_40_is something we can all do.21. A. adoptingB. hostingC. raisingD. teaching22. A. internationalB. promisingC. needyD. urban23. A. relativesB. collegesC. housesD. friends24. A. miss
55、esB. remembersC. praisesD. loves25. A. QueuingB. WorkingC. CallingD. Ordering26. A. surpriseB. angerC. delightD. fear27. A. announcedB. realisedC. explainedD. concluded28. A. obviouslyB. frequentlyC. probablyD. originally29. A. make upB. give awayC. take overD. bring about30. A. talentedB. involvedC
56、. organizedD. relaxed31. A. familiarB. flexibleC. positiveD. controversial32. A. sacrificeB. devotionC. responseD. addiction33. A. teachingB. remindingC. questioningD. warning34. A. requiredB. advisedC. determinedD. considered35. A. compulsoryB. widespreadC. validD. unusual36. A. frightenedB. reliev
57、edC. attractedD. challenged37. A. foundedB. inspiredC. joinedD. permitted38. A. ExceptB. LikeC. Rather thanD. Regardless of39. A. differenceB. anecdoteC. amusementD. lesson40. A. mindsB. homesC. eyesD. schools第卷(50分)注意事项,用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 语言知识运用第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处
58、填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In 2020,Huang Xuhua_41_(present)with Chinas top scientific honor, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award as one of the chief designers for Chinas first generation of nuclear submarines(潜水艇). Huang was also one of the eight leading figures_42_received the Medal of the
59、Republic in 2019 for their contributions_43_the nation.After completing an engineering degree in shipbuilding from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1949, Huang joined Chinas first nuclear submarine project. During the hardest time, China was unable to get any foreign_44_(assist) since it was under a
60、technology blockade(技术封锁) from other countries._45_(face)with various difficulties,Huang and his team worked out millions of data with abacus and slipsticks(算盘和计算尺)._46_(eventual), they managed to develop the first nuclear submarine in China, thus_47_(make) China the fifth country owning nuclear sub
61、marines in the world.For_48_(decade), his work remained a top secret. He maintained little contact with his parents. “Given the job I did, I had to make family ties less of a priority,” Huang recalled. He has worked on the development of nuclear submarine,_49_(lead) his team to carry out research an
62、d development of a series of key models, and trained_50_large number of outstanding scientific and technological talents.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错词下划一
63、横线,并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词。2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Once, as Zengzis wife was going shopping, her son insisted in going with her, making a tearful scene However, she promised the child that she would kill their pig to treat her after she returned home. When the wife came back, she found Zeng
64、z preparing to kill a pig. She hurriedly stopped him, saying, “I am kidding the child.” Zengz told her, “You cannot lie to a child. Since they are young and have no social experience, they follow which their parents tell them. If you lie to them, you are actually teaching them lie to others like tha
65、t.” As childrens first teacher, parents will significant influence their children. And children can not be well educated only when their parents behave well.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)52. 假定你是红星中学学生李华。你得知成都大运会(the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games)网站正在招聘兼职英文记者,请写一封申请邮件,内容包括。1.写信目的;2.申请原因;3.你的优势。注意:1.词数10
66、0左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir / Madam,_Yours,Li Hua.成都市2019级高中毕业班摸底测试英语 答案版本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。第卷(选择题)1至8页,第卷(非选择题)9至10页,共10页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。注意事项:1.答题前,务必将自己的姓名、考籍号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。2.答选择题时,必须使用2B铅笔将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,再选涂其它答案标号。3.答非选择题时,必须使用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔,将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上答题无效
67、。5.考试结束后,只将答题卡交回。第卷(100分)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。1. How many apples are needed?A. Two and a half. B. Six. C. Ten.2. What does the man want to
68、 do?A. Ask for directions. B. Exchange money. C. Buy a ticket.3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Family members. C. Colleagues.4. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Studies. B. Hobbes. C. Part-time jobs.5. Where does this conversation most pr
69、obably take place?A. In an office. B. On the street. C. At a hotel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至7题。6. What makes the man so happy?A. Hell graduate soon.B. Hes made a big fort
70、une.C. Hes finished all the classes.7. What does the man prefer to do in the future?A. Get a finance degree B. Work for his dad. C. Start a company.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。8. How does the man feel?A. Happy. B. Confident. C. Shocked.9. What do we know about Toby?A. He isnt free that night. B. He feels upset.
71、C. He has got a new job.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What do we know about the man?A. He hates working out. B. He lives close to a gym. C. He has put on weight recently.11. How many times does the woman go to the gym every week at most?A Seven. B. Four C. Two.12. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Tak
72、e exercise with her. B. Find a suitable gym. C. Motivate himself.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman offer to do at first?A. Do some cooking. B. Play cards. C. Do some cleaning.14. What will the talent show begin with?A. Jokes. B. A piece of music C. Singing.15. Who will play a piece of music a
73、t the talent show?A. Lindsay. B. Julia C. Susan.16. When will the woman give her performance?A. At around 3 pm. B. At around 4 pm. C. At around 5 pm.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Who gave Haybridge Hall is original name?A. The Hawken family. B. The Yardley family. C. The Hoaten family18. What happened to Ha
74、ybridge Hall shortly after the Yardley family left it?A. It was taken over by the British army.B. It was in bad condition for many years.C. Its surrounding area became rich farmland.19. What made the Hoaten family give up Haybridge Hall?A. The pain of war. B. The long distance. C. The high cost20. W
75、hat do we know about the talk?A. Its a live program. B. Its given by a tour guide C. Its from a special machine.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOur student clubs are an essential part of Yale University. They provide forums for discussion and
76、 opportunities for action and develop students leadership and overall qualities. Four clubs below need fresh blood.Just More WaterJust More Water is a newly-founded comedy group on campus. It specializes in short form and musical comedy. However, members experiment with other styles as well. We dont
77、 care which department of Yale you belong to as long as you are a comedy-goer. No related experience is necessary; guidance is available from professors. No admission fee is required.Contact: club-comedysomr. yale, eduKalliope & MuseKallope & Muse is a magazine that publishes prose, poems, short sto
78、ries and artworks. Its purpose is to provide a platform for students to express themselves and get their work published. Every issue has a specific theme. Members also organize reading events. Whoever at Yale wants to see your work published, please join us.Contact: club- magazinesomr, yale. EduCamp
79、us BroadwayCampus Broadway is the undergraduate opera club at Yale. It is entirely student-run. Members have the opportunity to learn the knowledge of performing and producing an opera by doing it themselves. We welcome all students at Yale if you are keen on opera. Its OK to be a green hand but eve
80、ry member needs to pay $10 for the costume.Contact: club-theatresomr, yale, eduSunshine Through the DarkThis is a student-run social justice organization which is open to all students at Yale. It aims to promote dialogue about issues connected to prisoners life. Members provide career tutoring and p
81、sychological guidance for prisoners. Founded 30 years ago, this service organization has served over 2,000 people across America. Volunteer experience is needed.Contact: club-nonprofit somr, yale, edu1. Which of the following should you contact if you are interested in literature?A. club-cornedysomr
82、, yale, eduB. club-magazinesomr. yale. EduC. club-theatresomr. yale, eduD. club-nonprofit somr, yale. edu2. What do we know about Sunshine Through the Dark?A. It helps improve prisoners life.B. It provides jobs for prisoners.C. It is a newly-founded organization.D. It promotes dialogue skills of pri
83、soners3. What do the four clubs have in common?A. They are free of charge.B. They are run by students.C. They are open to all students at Yale.D. They have no requirements for expense.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. CBThe city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the citys first poet laureate (桂冠
84、诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetryDuring his two-year term as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, and bring peo
85、ple closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus.Burnems love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a
86、peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems,” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of our experiences.”He says
87、poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health. depression and the emotional stresses that come with daily life. Relieving those stresses is central to some of the work he does with young people Last year. Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students.Burne
88、ms says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry through cooperation across media Richmonds paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary
89、 component to that.”4. What is Burnems responsibility as a poet laureate?A. Creating more good poems.B. Developing his own projects.C. Spreading the power of poetry.D. Bringing poetry lovers together.5. Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?A. Poetry made him more confident.B. Poetry he
90、lped him through a tough time.C. He was influenced by his English teacher.D. He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.6. What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Take pride in.B. Be used to.C. Break away from.D. Be attracted by.7. What is Burnems going to do
91、 in the near future?A. To shift his focus to paintings.B. To combine poetry with other arts.C. To hold more poetry competitions.D. To help youth with mental problems.【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. BCAs aging population gets bigger and dementia (老年痴呆症) more common,more families are struggling with a complex q
92、uestion: How do you support a loved one with dementia, especially when you have a full-time job and several kids?Reg Urbanowski may have an answer to this pressing issue: ROBOTS.He and his team managed to develop a new type of robots named TP robots. Looking like stand-up vacuum cleaners attached to
93、 an iPad, they can be activated remotely via a smartphone and guided remotely by a controller app similar to the way a mouse is used on a desktop computer. All possess audio and visual communication capabilities, allowing the operator to be “in the room” to interact with Mom or Dad.He believes that
94、caregivers and family members can use a TP robot to “look in” on people with mild dementia. He says, “TP robots provide an effective solution for minimizing caregiver burden, especially for those who have career or other out-of home activities.”Urbanowski and his team have conducted a study that inv
95、olves providing TP robots for 15 Manitoba families. These robots are programmed to provide reminders of necessary daily routine like turning off the gas, taking medicine and having dinner. They will also help ensure patients are getting the exercise they need to maintain their health and well-being.
96、Erin Crawford, Program Director with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, says she has faith that TP robots will prove beneficial, particularly when it comes to reminding people with dementia to do certain things at certain times. “It means that family members that cant be there, for whatever reason,
97、know that those things are till happening,” she says.8. What can we infer about TP robots from Paragraph 3?A. Its easy to operate.B. It can clean the room.C. Its convenient to carry.D. It can be used on a computer.9. How will TP robots help those with dementia?A. By having dinner with them.B. By tur
98、ning off the gas for them.C. By doing activities with them.D. By reminding them to take pills.10. Whats Erin Crawfords attitude to the future of TP robots?A. Optimistic.B. Cautious.C. Doubtful.D. Critical.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. TP robots provide a new solution to dementia.B. TP rob
99、ots help to take care of dementia patients.C. Caregivers of dementia will be replaced by TP robots.D. Urbanowski and his team are developing a new robot.【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. BDAs a popular subject of study among evolutionary ecologists, three-spined stickleback is known for their different shapes
100、, sizes, and behaviorsthey can even live in both seawater and freshwater, and under a wide range of temperatures. But what makes that?The researchers tracked six populations of the fish before and after seasonal changes to their environment, using genome sequencing. Seasonal changes result in great
101、changes in habitat structure and balance of salt and freshwater, and only those fish able to tolerate these rapid changes survive into the next season.“These changes probably resemble the habitat shifts experienced by stickleback populations during the past 10,000 years.” says Professor Barrett “We
102、hope to gain insight into the genetic changes that may have resulted from natural selection long in the past.”Remarkably, the researchers discovered the evidence of genetic changes driven by the seasonal shifts in habitats, which mirrored the differences found between long-established freshwater and
103、 saltwater populations. “These genetic changes occurred in independent populations over a single season, highlighting just how quickly the effects of natural selection can be detected,” says Professor Barrett, “The findings suggest that we may be able to use the genetic differences to predict how po
104、pulations may adapt to environment.”The research emphasizes the importance of studying species in dynamic environments to gain a better understanding of how natural selection operates. In further research they plan to investigate how repeatable the observed genetic changes are, by testing whether th
105、ey show up year after year. Doing so would demonstrate their ability to reliably forecast the evolutionary future of these populations. 12. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in Paragraph l?A. Stickleback is under a wide range of temperatures.B. Stickleback is popular with evolutionary ec
106、ologists.C. Stickleback can adapt to different living conditions.D. Stickleback has different shapes, sizes, and behaviors.13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The difficulties of the research.B. The purpose of the research.C. The background of the research.D. The methods of the research.14. What
107、 is the main reason for sticklebacks survival?A. Habitat shifts.B. Genetic change.C. Seasonal changes.D. Independent populations.15. Why will scientists study the repetition of the gennetic changes?A. To know what natural selection is.B. To study specices in dynamic environments.C. To test the relia
108、blity of the present discoveries.D. To forecast the evolutionary future of certain species.【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D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。Learning a new language like English can be a challenge._16_Classes are important, but so is disciplined practice. It ca
109、n even be fun. Here are some guidelines to help you become a better English learner.Study every day. Learning any new language is a time-consuming process, more than 300 hours according to some estimates. Rather than try and cram a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, re
110、gular study sessions are more effective._17_18_Instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, try mixing things up. Study a little grammar, then do a short listening exercise, then perhaps read an article on the same topic. Dont do too much; 20 minutes on three different exerci
111、ses is plenty. The variety will keep you engaged and make studying more fun.Read, watch, and listen. Reading English-language newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you improve your written and verbal comprehension skills. _19_Write it down. Repetition is key as youre
112、 learning English, so writing is a great way to practice._20_By making a habit of writing, youll also find your reading and comprehension skills improve over time. You may even discover youve got a talent for writing.A. Keep things fresh.B. Play vocabulary and grammar games.C. But with regular study
113、, it can be done.D. It doesnt matter whether you use a computer or pen and paper.E. Non-native English speakers sometimes struggle with doing so.F. As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over timeG. By doing so repeatedly, youll absorb things like speech patterns, acc
114、ents, and grammar.【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. D第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There are good stories to be found in nearly every volunteer experience. But Laurie Scott is positive that_21_an exchange student produces so
115、me of the greatest.As a long-time volunteer with an agency that helps_22_students connect with warm and caring_23_during their time in the US, Scot sees first-hand both the humor and the very deeply meaningful outcomes. Scott_24_Christine, for example, a student from Norway._25_at a restaurant one d
116、ay, Christine was asked if she wanted a soup or salad. The girl turned to Scott with_26_, “Why would I want a super salad?” Trying not to laugh too hard, Scott_27_that what the waiter had asked was whether she wanted “soup or salad”.Scott and her husband_28_volunteered to be a host family in August
117、2003. They had just moved to Las Vegas, and she was looking for a way to get connected in the community. “The concept of helping_29_world peace through understanding is what makes me_30_. Through the agency I have found the best part of my community in our great families and have been able to share
118、the_31_side of the US with our students.”Time and again, her_32_to service has opened hearts. In fact, she says, one of their amazing experiences came from_33_one hosted student, a young man from Germany named Jens, about how Americans volunteer. In Germany, where young people are_34_to spend a year
119、 serving in the army, volunteer service is_35_. Therefore, Jens was so_36_by the concept of giving that he_37_the agency to help promote exchanges, and became very involved with local schools._38_all stories that come out of international exchange, theres a (an)_39_in this one: Opening our hearts an
120、d_40_is something we can all do.21. A. adoptingB. hostingC. raisingD. teaching22. A. internationalB. promisingC. needyD. urban23. A. relativesB. collegesC. housesD. friends24. A. missesB. remembersC. praisesD. loves25. A. QueuingB. WorkingC. CallingD. Ordering26. A. surpriseB. angerC. delightD. fear
121、27. A. announcedB. realisedC. explainedD. concluded28. A. obviouslyB. frequentlyC. probablyD. originally29. A. make upB. give awayC. take overD. bring about30. A. talentedB. involvedC. organizedD. relaxed31. A. familiarB. flexibleC. positiveD. controversial32. A. sacrificeB. devotionC. responseD. ad
122、diction33. A. teachingB. remindingC. questioningD. warning34. A. requiredB. advisedC. determinedD. considered35. A. compulsoryB. widespreadC. validD. unusual36. A. frightenedB. relievedC. attractedD. challenged37. A. foundedB. inspiredC. joinedD. permitted38. A. ExceptB. LikeC. Rather thanD. Regardl
123、ess of39. A. differenceB. anecdoteC. amusementD. lesson40. A. mindsB. homesC. eyesD. schools【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. B第卷(50分)注意事项,用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 语言知识运用第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短
124、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。In 2020,Huang Xuhua_41_(present)with Chinas top scientific honor, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award as one of the chief designers for Chinas first generation of nuclear submarines(潜水艇). Huang was also one of the eight leading figures_42_received the Medal o
125、f the Republic in 2019 for their contributions_43_the nation.After completing an engineering degree in shipbuilding from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1949, Huang joined Chinas first nuclear submarine project. During the hardest time, China was unable to get any foreign_44_(assist) since it was un
126、der a technology blockade(技术封锁) from other countries._45_(face)with various difficulties,Huang and his team worked out millions of data with abacus and slipsticks(算盘和计算尺)._46_(eventual), they managed to develop the first nuclear submarine in China, thus_47_(make) China the fifth country owning nucle
127、ar submarines in the world.For_48_(decade), his work remained a top secret. He maintained little contact with his parents. “Given the job I did, I had to make family ties less of a priority,” Huang recalled. He has worked on the development of nuclear submarine,_49_(lead) his team to carry out resea
128、rch and development of a series of key models, and trained_50_large number of outstanding scientific and technological talents.【答案】41. was presented 42. who 43. to 44. assistance 45. Faced 46. Eventually 47. making 48. decades 49. led 50. a第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)51. 假定英语课上老师要求同
129、桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错词下划一横线,并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词。2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Once, as Zengzis wife was going shopping, her son insisted in going with her, making a tearful scene However, she promise
130、d the child that she would kill their pig to treat her after she returned home. When the wife came back, she found Zengz preparing to kill a pig. She hurriedly stopped him, saying, “I am kidding the child.” Zengz told her, “You cannot lie to a child. Since they are young and have no social experienc
131、e, they follow which their parents tell them. If you lie to them, you are actually teaching them lie to others like that.” As childrens first teacher, parents will significant influence their children. And children can not be well educated only when their parents behave well.【答案】1. inon2. However Th
132、erefore/Thus3. her him4. a the5. am was6. whichwhat7. lie前加to8. teacherteachers9. significantsignificantly10.去掉not第二节 书面表达(满分25分)52. 假定你是红星中学学生李华。你得知成都大运会(the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games)网站正在招聘兼职英文记者,请写一封申请邮件,内容包括。1.写信目的;2.申请原因;3.你的优势。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir / Madam,_You
133、rs,Li Hua.【答案】Dear Sir / Madam, Im Li Hua, a senior student from Hongxing Middle School. I noticed that you are recruiting part-time English journalist for the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games. So Im writing to apply for the job.Since the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games is a big eve
134、nt for our city, Im keen to do something for it. I have a good command of English and I can do well in English writing and speaking. In addition, Im a journalist of the English newspaper in our school now. And I often report some news that is interesting and important both inside and outside the sch
135、ool. Many teachers and students speak highly of my work. So Im familiar with how to perform my duty well. I believe I am qualified for this job.I would appreciate it if you could give me an opportunity and I do hope I can be accepted as a member of journalists.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua.