1、Developing ideas.阅读理解AThe Underwater Photographer of the Year, which originated from 1965, is a yearly contest based in the United Kingdom.As you might expect, the focus is on photos taken underwater, whether in the ocean, in lakes or rivers, or even swimming pools.The pictures are judged in several
2、 different categories.The contest in 2020 had over 5,500 entries from 70 different countries.The grand prize winner was “Frozen Mobile Home” by French photographer Greg Lecoeur.The photo shows seals swimming around a small iceberg.To get the picture，Mr Lecoeur traveled to Antarctica in a small boat
3、and spent time tracking the life around floating icebergs.The photo “Last Dawn, Last Gasp” by Pasquale Vassallo of Italy won the award for Ocean Protection Photographer of the Year.Mr Vassallo said that he went diving early in the morning to take this picture of a tuna (金枪鱼) trapped as fishermen pul
4、led their nets in.Mr Vassallo also took “Octopus Training”，a picture that won in the category of “Behavior”He says that when he came up after a dive, he noticed a soccer ball floating on the surface.When he went to check it out, he saw that there was an octopus hanging from the ball.Mr Vassallo says
5、 he doesnt understand what the octopus was doing, but wonders if it was training for the World Cup.Though Rooman Luc of Belgium didnt win the “Portrait” category, his photo, titled “Angry Seahorse”， is quite striking.The closeup shot of a seahorse staring strictly into the camera was named runnerup
6、(second place)He said he spent nearly an hour standing in kneehigh water being bitten by mosquitos in order to get the picture.The contest has many more amazing photos that can be viewed on the site, along with the stories behind them.There is even a book with all of the contents that can be downloa
7、ded for free.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国的“年度最佳水下摄影师”大赛，并对几幅摄影作品及其摄影师进行了详细的介绍。1Which isnt suitable to enter the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest?AThe crying dolphin.BSaving the elephant.CThe dancing lemon shark.DKissing the whale.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的As you might expect，the focus is on photos taken
8、 underwater可知，参赛照片都是水下主题的，而大象不是生活在水中。2What is the photo “Last Dawn, Last Gasp” aimed to tell us?AA tuna is hard to shoot.BWe should protect ocean animals.CDiving early in the morning is painful.DThere are too many fishing nets in the sea.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段中的The photo “Last Dawn，Last Gasp” by Pasquale
9、Vassallo of Italy won the award for Ocean Protection Photographer of the Year.可知，该照片获得了“年度海洋保护摄影师奖”。3What can we learn from the photo of “Octopus Training”？AThe octopus is endangered.BPhotography should be serious.CThe photographer has a sense of humour.DThe photographer concerns himself about the o
10、ctopus.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知，该摄影师戏谑不知道章鱼是否在为世界杯训练，可见摄影师有幽默感。4In which section of a website can we read the text?AArts.BLiterature.CDocumentary. DEducation.解析：选A文章出处题。本文主要介绍了摄影师大赛及其中的几幅摄影作品。与摄影相关的应该是网站的艺术版块。BHow affordable is high culture? One great myth (错误观念) of our time is that tickets for opera，
11、theatre，ballets and orchestral(管弦乐的) concerts are too expensive, especially for the young.This is infuriating as, in Britain, at least, the claim is ridiculous and offensive.The cheap tickets to hear Londons orchestras range from 7 to 9 the same as a cinema ticket，and lower than the entry price to m
12、any pop music and comedy clubs.For comparison，when the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs with top soloists and conductors the cheapest seat is 30；and at the Berlin Philharmonic its an expensive 46.Finding cheap tickets to the opera and ballet isnt so easy.Actually, British companies dont charge the
13、ridiculously high prices found on the Continent (2,000 for a good seat at the premiere of La Scalas Carmen last December), but the tickets are still pretty steep.Large fees paid to star performers mostly account for that.Luckily, however, one spectacular technological innovation has transformed the
14、scene.Its live cinema transmissions (节目播送)The Metropolitan Opera in New York now beams its shows to 800 cinemas round the world，and British companies arent far behind.Cinematic opera is excellent value.For the cost of a good bottle of wine (10 or 15 for the Royal Opera Houses shows), you can sit in
15、your local movie house and see a highdefinition relay of whats occurring on the worlds grandest stages.No, its not the same as being there, but its almost as good.The sound is incredible.The images of dancers are fantastic.And you can react to the show as part of a live audience, rather than sitting
16、 on your own at home.To me, a mountain of evidence, together with free museum admission, indicates that the arts world should stop worrying that its audiences are still mostly middleclass.Anyone who can afford to visit a pub can also afford to see topquality drama，music and dance.The real battle now
17、 should be ensuring that schoolchildren are given enough tastes of high culture to make them want to buy all those cheap tickets when they grow up.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了高雅艺术票价偏高的原因，并指出当前的实况转播技术可以让更多的观众能够负担起门票费。5What does the underlined word “infuriating” in Paragraph 1 mean?AQuite interesting. BVery an
18、noying.CNot certain. DExtremely obvious.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句并结合画线词所在句中的in Britain，at least，the claim is ridiculous and offensive以及语境可知，歌剧、戏剧、芭蕾舞剧、管弦乐音乐会的票价过高这一论断至少在英国是荒谬的、令人讨厌的。6What is the main reason for expensive opera tickets?AThe amount of money charged by top performers.BThe costly technology r
19、equired for broadcasting.CThe demand of companies for big profits.DThe high cost of renting the stages.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的Large fees paid to star performers mostly account for that.可知，歌剧票价高的主要原因是最优秀的表演者要价高。7Which of the following is TRUE about cinematic opera?APeople can decide where to watch the ope
20、ra.BAudiences are discouraged from responding to the performances.CIt provides an inexpensive way of enjoying a live opera performance.DThe sound and visual quality are superior to the live performance.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的Cinematic opera .grandest stages.可知，电影歌剧极为合算：支付一瓶好葡萄酒的钱，你就可以坐在当地的电影院里，观看世界上最壮丽的舞
21、台上正在上演的歌剧的高清转播。由此可知，电影歌剧提供了一种不昂贵的体验现场歌剧表演的方式。8Which statement would the author agree with?AThe quality of opera performances is improving.BHigh culture is becoming more affordable in Europe.CThe cost of access to high culture activities should be lowered.DChildren should be encouraged to participate
22、 in high culture events.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，现在真正的斗争应该是确保小学生得到足够的高雅文化的熏陶，以使他们长大后想买所有那些便宜的票。.阅读七选五Ive been keeping an English blog for many years.These practical tips have helped me over the course of my blogging.Read quality books，blogs，journals，etc.which are written in English.Blogging is not alw
23、ays about writing. 1 Reading also improves your English comprehension，grammar，spelling, vocabulary and writing.Practice helps，so continue writing. 2 Trying to make a perfect post free from grammar and spelling mistakes is good but youre not making use of your time efficiently. 3 Think about the main
24、 points you want to raise.I prepare an outline of my post and a list of the points I want to talk about.Doing this has helped me stay on track and centre on my main points.The outline and the list of points I want to write about serve as my guidelines when Im writing.When writing，use simple words an
25、d sentences.Using simple sentences makes your job as a blogger easier. 4 Always remember this：The aim of your writing is to get your message across and the only way to become an effective writer is successfully getting your message across to your readers.Write your posts ahead of time. 5 To free you
26、rself from the pressure of making a post on daily basis，which might influence your writing，consider making your posts ahead of time.AAlso，it makes your posts more understandable to your readers.BWelcome comments from your blog readers.CThere are advantages of daily blogging，but if it becomes tiring，
27、forget about it.DDont be afraid of making mistakes.EMistakes can be reduced with the help of your readers.FYou need to read to be able to write fluently.GPrepare an outline of your post.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几条如何写好博客的建议。1选F根据下文Reading also improves your English comprehension，grammar，spelling，vocabulary
28、 and writing.可知，阅读还能提高你的英语理解能力、语法、拼写、词汇与写作。说的是阅读对写作的作用，句子之间含有逻辑上的因果关系，F项阐述了二者关系。故选F。2选D根据下文Trying to make a perfect post free from grammar and spelling mistakes is good but youre not making use of your time efficiently.可知，要多写帖子，不考虑语法和拼写错误，即不怕出错。故选D。3选G根据下文Think about the main points you want to rais
29、e.I prepare an outline of my post and a list of the points I want to talk about.可知，写帖子前要列出提纲，且G项中的outline对应文中的outline，故选G。4选A根据本段标题和Using simple sentences makes your job as a blogger easier.可知，写帖子多用简单词句，主要目的是让读者更容易理解你的信息。故选A。5选C根据下文To free yourself from the pressure of making a post on daily basis，w
30、hich might influence your writing，consider making your posts ahead of time.可知，为了让自己从每天写一篇文章的压力中解脱出来，考虑一下提前写帖子，且C项中的daily对应文中的a post on daily basis，故选C。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你代表全体高二学生邀请外籍教师史密斯先生参加你们年级于本周五晚上 7 点在校图书馆举办的元旦晚会。请你给他发一封邮件，邀请他参加，内容如下：1晚会的举办时间和地点；2节目：唱歌、跳舞、讲故事等；3请他表演一个节目。注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入
31、总词数；3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr Smith， Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Mr Smith，Im writing to invite you to join us in a party to celebrate the coming of a new year on behalf of Senior Two.The party is to be held in the school library at seven oclock this Friday evening.There will be plenty of entertainment，including singing，dancing，and storytelling.We hope that you can bring us some special performances，like singing an English song or playing a musical instrument.We sincerely hope you can come and have a good time with us.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours，Li Hua6
