1、阶段过关检测一 时间 分钟 总分 分 第一部分 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)AThere are eight species of dolphins in Hawaii.The bottle-nosed dolphin is the most common type of dolphin.This name came from its longer upper and lower jaws.This dolphin is a very loving and friendly animal.There are cases of dol
2、phins that rescue injured divers in the ocean.In Hawaii,you can experience swimming with dolphins.There are several companies on Oahu and the Big Island that offer a swim with these animals in the wild.These kinds of tours usually are combined with water sports such as snorkel(水下呼吸管)or scuba diving.
3、Dolphins are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is against the law to become closer than 50 yards(45 m)to them.But these friendly animals can approach to check you out.You have to consider that if dolphins prefer to keep away,you should not try to swim close to them.If dolphins com
4、e close while you are swimming in the ocean,dont attempt to touch them and dont make aggressive or sudden movements.At the Sea Life Park on Oahu,they have special dolphin programs that allow you to swim and hug dolphins;besides,youll learn about these mammals habits.The Dolphin Quest program will ex
5、plain to you why dolphins are considered one of the most intelligent creatures.Swimming with dolphins is one of the most attractive activities if you come to Hawaii.But Hawaiis underwater world is amazing and has many other species to watch:Humpback whales,Green sea turtles,Monk seals and so on.Whil
6、e you get in touch with this under world,always have in mind the main rule of the ocean respect:Look but dont touch.1.Whats the main idea of Paragraph 1?A.Dolphins in Hawaii have long-bottle noses.B.Dolphins in Hawaii love friends.C.Dolphins in Hawaii always save the divers.D.Dolphins in Hawaii are
7、explained in brief.提示:主旨大意题。第一段简单介绍了夏威夷海域里海豚的情况。答案:D2.According to the Marine Mammal Protection Act,when you swim in the ocean you .A.have to follow the dolphinsB.must stay close to the dolphinsC.should keep a distance from the dolphinsD.cant move with the dolphins提示:细节理解题。由第三段第一句“Dolphins are prote
8、cted by the Marine MammalProtection Act and it is against the law to become closer than 50 yards(45 m)to them.”可知,人们要与海豚保持一定的距离,否则就触犯了法律。答案:C3.The purpose of the passage is to .A.advertise for traveling to HawaiiB.introduce the species of dolphins in HawaiiC.appeal to people to protect dolphinsD.rem
9、ind people of something when swimming with dolphins in Hawaii提示:写作意图题。本文旨在向读者提醒在夏威夷和海豚一起游泳时需要注意的几点事项。答案:DBSylvia Alice Earle is an undersea explorer,ocean biologist and author.She has done lots of work in studying the ocean life,and she has helped develop the equipment necessary for underwater explo
10、ration.During 50 underwater expeditions and over 6,000 hours underwater,Earle has discovered many new marine species and set many diving records.Diving Records:Earle set the unbelievable record of freely diving to a depth of 1,250 feet in 1979 off the coast of Oahu,Hawaii.Earle also holds the record
11、 for the deepest womens solo free dive(going down to 3,281 feet).Personal Life:Sylvia Alice Earle was born in Gibbstown,New Jersey,the USA.Both her parents loved the outdoors and encouraged her to love nature.At the age of 17,Early made her first dive.She graduated from Florida State University(1955
12、)and got her masters and doctoral degrees(1966)from Duke University(North Carolina).She has since received many honorary degrees.Dr.Earle has three children and three grandchildren and she now lives in Oakland,California.Earle was the chief scientist for the U.S.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admi
13、nistration(NOAA)from 1990 to 1991.she was the first woman to hold this position.In 1981,Earle and Graham Hawkes(her former husband)started the company Deep Ocean Engineering,Inc.,which designed and produced underwater robots and deep sea submersibles(潜水器).Earle also founded Deep Ocean Exploration an
14、d Research,Inc.Publications:Earle has written more than 125 scientific and popular publications,and five books,including“Sea Change”(published in 1995),Exploring the Deep Frontier:TheAdventure of Man in the Sea(1980),Dive,Hello Fish,and Sea Critters.She also lectures extensively,both in person and o
15、n TV.4.The author wrote the passage mainly to .A.introduce something about Sylvia Alice EarleB.encourage us to learn from Sylvia Alice EarleC.tell us why Sylvia Alice Earle succeededD.express his/her love for Sylvia Alice Earle提示:推理判断题。作者从四个侧面介绍了海洋探险家 Sylvia Alice Earle。答案:A5.Whats the CORRECT time
16、order of the following events about Earle?a.made her first diveb.published the book Sea Changec.graduated from Florida State Universityd.dived to a depth of 1,250 feetA.acbd B.abcdC.adbcD.acdb提示:细节理解题。根据这些事件发生的时间先后可得出答案。答案:D6.Whats the best title for the 4th paragraph?A.Positions Held.B.Travel Exper
17、ience.C.Childhood.D.Marriage.提示:主旨大意题本段介绍了 Sylvia Alice Earle 所担当的一些职位,因此选 A 项。答案:A7.Its implied in the passage that .A.Earle has made great contributions to underwater explorationB.Earles parents didnt support her decision to do activitiesC.Earle has no connection with her husband in businessD.Earl
18、e has no children of her own提示:推理判断题。根据第一段中“She has done lots of work in studying the ocean life,andshe has helped develop the equipment necessary for underwater exploration.”可推知答案为A 项。答案:ACIt is rare to visit a place that has mountains,rivers,warm weather and cool weather all within a short driving
19、 distance.California is one of those places.When most people think of California,they think of the beach and swimming or catching waves in the Pacific Ocean,but there is so much more to this western state than that.Depending on where you go in California,you will experience different weather conditi
20、ons,different cultures,different dialects and different foods.Northern California tends to be cooler and wetter as you get closer to Washington whereas southern California is much hotter as you head towards Mexico.California is like a big melting pot of cultures from the Latino community,to Native A
21、merican Tribes to the other hundreds of nationalities that call California home.Depending on where you are traveling in California,you might feel as though you were in a different country all together.With all these different cultures and lifestyles living together,you have the opportunity to experi
22、ence cuisine and customs from around the world.Yes,the beaches in California are a big attraction to locals and tourists alike.Beaches in California change dramatically from one area to the next.Beaches such as Venice Beach are known for their odd styles and the idea that you never know what you mig
23、ht see.Beaches around Malibu or Beverly Hills might have a celebrity or two enjoying some down time.Beaches in the north come with a cooler climate as well and the ocean often reflects this coolness.From changes in climate to terrains(地形)to different cultures and customs,California is a melting pot
24、that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.Shopping,nature,nightlife and spa treatments are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy when you visit California.8.In California,you can experience all the following EXCEPT .A.warm weather all the year aroundB.diverse terrains withi
25、n a short distanceC.colorful and enjoyable activitiesD.different cultures and customs提示:细节理解题。根据第一段中“warm weather and cool weather”和文章第三段内容可知应选 A 项。答案:A9.By saying“but there is so much more to this western state than that”in Paragraph 2,the author wants to .A.stress the attraction of beachesB.introd
26、uce more things about CaliforniaC.deny the common thoughts of most peopleD.bring readers attention to the culture of California提示:作者意图题。根据下文主要内容推知,作者接下来是想要介绍更多关于加利福尼亚州人们可能还不太了解的地方。答案:B10.It can be learned from the passage that .A.you are sure to find a celebrity or two at Venice BeachB.you will have
27、 a good time if you visit CaliforniaC.California is called a melting pot because it is much too hot thereD.you have the opportunity to meet all kinds of plants in California提示:推理判断题。根据文中所述,California 有很多值得参观的地方。所以如果有机会去那里,你一定会玩得很开心。故 B 项正确。答案:B11.What does the author mainly talk about in the passage
28、?A.What we can do to protect nature in California.B.How we can get information about California.C.Why California is a good place to visit.D.Why Californias beaches attract so many visitors.提示:主旨大意题。文章主要介绍关于加利福尼亚州值得旅游参观的特色之处,故 C 项最符合文意。答案:CDAs you are soon on your way to Eastern Europe,here are a few
29、 tips on what you should pack.In general,pack lightly,with only the most basic clothes.People dress casually(随便地)in Eastern Europe,so you dont need to bring along your smartest clothing.At the risk of going against our own advice by weighing down your luggage,we suggest you consider bringing along t
30、he following things,which we found particularly useful in Eastern Europe.Batteries:If your camera,flash,or other appliances run on batteries,bring enough supply along.Certain types of batteries dont exist in Eastern Europe,and those that do often dont last very long.Calculators:Many travellers find
31、it useful to figure out foreign exchange rates on a calculator.We suggest a credit card calculator that fits into your wallet or purse.Cash:We have found it good to have a supply of small unit U.S.bills($1 and$5)to use in hard-currency(硬通货)stores,to buy international train tickets,etc.The hard-curre
32、ncy stores never seem to have the right change,and thus you may lose out without some“pretty cash”in hand.Electric Current Adapters:If you bring any appliances,remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C.,not the standard 110 volts of North America.A 110-volt appliance will so
33、on burn out when attached to an uncharged 220-volt plug.Get in touch with the Franzus Company,352 Park Ave,south,New York,NY 10010(tel.212/889-5850),and askfor their booklet,“Foreign Electricity Is No Dark Secret”.Language Tools:One of Europes big challenges is communicating with the local people,si
34、nce their language is so different from our own.To help overcome difficulties,you might buy phrase books before you goyou wont find them useful once you are in Eastern Europe.If you are interested in learning an Eastern European language in more detail,we recommend the tape course produced by Audio
35、Forum.In each course you listen to native speakers on a tape and follow along in a textbook.You can ask Audio Forum for their catalog(目录)at Broad St.Guilford,CT 06437(tel.toll free 800/243-1234).Money Belts:A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents(证件)to carry around(as you alw
36、ays do in Eastern Europe).The best one we found is made by Eagle Greek Travel Gear,143 Cedros Ave.(P.O.box 651),Solona Beach,CA 92075(tel.619/7559399,or toll free 800/8749925)outside California.Travellers Checks:These are necessary.Bring your travellers checks in small to medium unit($10,$20,or$50)t
37、o change a little bit at a time,so as not to be left with a lot of local money.To be on the safe side,be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places,just in case something happens to the checks.12.The writer suggests that when you go to Eastern Europe,you only need to bring your .A.smart cloth
38、ingB.everyday clothingC.formal suitD.sportswear提示:细节理解题。题干指“作者建议当你去东欧时,你只需要带你的”。本题从文章第一段中的“the most basic clothes”便可得知 B 项为正确答案。答案:B13.Which of the following mentioned in the passage is about money matters?A.Cash and travellers checks.B.Money belts,language and tools.C.Cash and electric current adap
39、ters.D.Batteries and other electric appliances.提示:细节理解题。题干的意思是“有关钱的事,短文中提到了哪几项?”只有选项 A 是“现金和旅行者的支票”,都是有关钱的事项。答案:A14.Eagle Creek Travel Gear is a company producing .A.calculatorsB.tapesC.electric current adaptersD.money belts提示:细节理解题。在做这类题的时候,可以根据上下文找到相关的内容。由 MoneyBelts 一段的前两句可知。答案:D15.The passage is
40、 probably taken from .A.a bank noticeB.a holiday advertisementC.a travellers guideD.an electrical safety booklet提示:主旨大意题。由本文第一段可知作者在给我们一些去东欧旅游的建议,这篇短文都是讲述旅行方面的内容,故 C 项为正确答案。答案:C第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的七个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。Is there anything more important than health?I dont t
41、hink so.“Health is the greatest wealth(财富),”wise people say.16.If you have a headache,toothache,backache,earache or bad pain in the stomach,if you complain of a bad cough,if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold,or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure,I think you should go to the d
42、octor.The doctor will examine your throat,feel your pulse,test your blood pressure,take your temperature,sound your heart and lungs,test your eyes,check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed.17 The only thing you have to do is follow his advice.18 An old gentleman came to see the doctor.The man was
43、very ill.He told the doctor about his weakness,memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs.The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.19.In other words,the doctor advised him to foll
44、ow the rule:“Eat at pleasure,drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.”The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again,he shouldnt smoke more than one cigarette a day.A month later the gentleman came into the doctors office.20 He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a he
45、althier man.“But you know,doctor,”he said,“its not easy to begin smoking at my age.”A.He also advised him to eat a lot of meat,drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.B.You cant be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.C.After that he will advise some treatment,or so
46、me medicine.D.All these will cost a lot of money.E.He looked cheerful and happy.F.He was more worried about his illness.G.Speaking about doctors advice,I cant help telling you a funny story.答案:1620 BCGAE第二部分 英语知识运用(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)A little boy was learning to play the
47、piano in a musical school.One day,Paderewski,who was a very famous 21 in Poland,was holding a piano concert in his city.Wishing to encourage her young sons 22 on the piano,his mother took the boy to the concert.After they were seated,the mother 23 a friend in the audience,who she hadnt met for a lon
48、g time.So she walked down the aisle(过道)to 24 her.The mother and her friend stood 25 happily for a while before the 26.Seizing the opportunity,the little boy rose and eventually made his way through a door 27“No Admittance”to explore the wonders of the concert hall.When the house lights became 28 and
49、 the concert was about to begin,the mother returned to her 29.And she discovered that her child was 30.She looked around,but her son was nowhere to be seen.Suddenly,the 31 parted and spotlights 32 on the impressive piano on the stage.To her 33,the mother saw her little boy sitting at the 34,innocent
50、ly playing Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star on the piano.At that moment,the great piano master made his entrance.He 35 moved to the piano in a hurry,and 36 in the boys ear,“Dont 37.Keep playing.”Then leaning over,Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass(低音的)part.Soon his 38
51、arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato(伴奏).Together,the old master and the young beginner transformed a frightening situation into a(n)39 experience.The audience had never seen such a performance form.They listened curiously and attentively,40 in the wonde
52、rful music world.21.A.violinist B.scientist C.artist D.pianist提示:根据后面的“holding a piano concert”可知 Paderewski 是一位著名的钢琴家。答案:D22.A.progressB.curiosityC.talentD.interest提示:为了鼓励她儿子在钢琴上取得进步,她决定带儿子去听这个音乐会。progress“进步”,符合语境。答案:A23.A.calledB.spottedC.madeD.treated提示:spot 在此用作动词,意为“看出,认出”。答案:B24.A.congratulat
53、e B.welcomeC.greetD.help提示:根据常识判断,在剧院遇到朋友,她过去与她的朋友打招呼。greet“问候,招呼”,符合语境。答案:C25.A.chattingB.quarrelingC.jokingD.laughing提示:在演出开始之前,这位母亲站在那里与朋友开心地聊了一会儿。chat“聊天”,符合语境。答案:A26.A.classB.lectureC.meetingD.performance提示:performance 意为“表演,演奏”,符合语境。答案:D27.A.decoratedB.equippedC.packedD.marked提示:这个小男孩最后竟然进入了一扇
54、上面写着“不得入内”的门。mark“在上做记号”,符合语境。答案:D28.A.dimB.brightC.shinyD.colorful提示:根据常识可知,表演快开始时灯光暗下来。dim“昏暗的”,符合语境。答案:A29.A.homeB.tableC.seatD.piano提示:前面提到她离开座位去与朋友打招呼,现在演出快开始了,她应是回到了座位上。故选 C 项。答案:C30.A.missingB.sickC.afraidD.asleep提示:后面一句“She looked around,but her son was nowhere to be seen.”是线索提示,她的儿子不见了。故选 A
55、 项。答案:A31.A.friendsB.doorC.stageD.curtain提示:根据常识判断是幕布拉开了。故选 D 项。答案:D32.A.insistedB.tookC.focusedD.agreed提示:聚光灯打在钢琴上面。focus on 意为“把集中(于)上”,符合语境。insiston“坚持”,take on“呈现”,agree on“达成一致”,均不符合语境。答案:C33.A.horrorB.delightC.shameD.pride提示:这位母亲突然看见自己的儿子坐在钢琴前弹琴肯定很恐慌。horror“惊恐”,符合语境。下文的“a frightening situation
56、”也是线索提示。答案:A34.A.floorB.keyboardC.spotlightD.entrance提示:这个男孩正在弹琴,故可判断他坐在键盘边上。keyboard 在文中意为“(乐器的)键盘”。答案:B35.A.quicklyB.angrilyC.slowlyD.sadly提示:此处强调动作快,故选 A 项。答案:A36.A.shoutedB.criedC.talkedD.whispered提示:后面的“in the boys ear”暗示钢琴家在男孩的耳边小声说话,故选 D 项。whisper“悄声说,低语”。答案:D37.A.waitB.quitC.speakD.play提示:后面
57、的“Keep playing”表明钢琴家要他继续弹下去,不要停下来。quit“停止”,符合语境。答案:B38.A.shortB.longC.rightD.left提示:前面一句中的“Paderewski reached down with his left hand”表明钢琴家这次伸出了右手来弹奏。答案:C39.A.creativeB.attractiveC.embarrassingD.puzzling提示:这种演奏法以前从未有过,是一种创新体验。creative“创造(性)的”,符合语境。答案:A40.A.engagedB.caughtC.involvedD.lost提示:此处表示沉醉在这美
58、好的音乐世界之中,lost“全神贯注的”,符合语境。答案:D第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。With the development of science and technology,our life has been changing a lot.In the meanwhile,our modern life is changing our eating habits.We 41(spend)too much time in front of TV or computers and be
59、coming“couch potatoes”or“mouse potatoes”.We also eat too much junk food and we dont get enough exercise.The foods we find in the supermarket are sometimes not 42(benefit)to us,and it is difficult to know exactly 43 we are eating when we buy ready-made or pre-prepared dishes.44(consider)this situatio
60、n,it is becoming 45(much)important than ever to make sure that we keep a healthy diet.A healthy diet gives us the calories we need and dont contain too much fat.The number of calories we need 46(vary)depending on what kind of body we have and 47 active we are.Quality food,or healthy food,gives us ca
61、lories in the best way.Junk food,48 the other hand,gives us few calories and lots of fat and sugar.If we eat too much fat and sugar,we will put on 49(weigh)easily.In order to live a happy and long life,we should keep a 50(balance)diet.答案:41.are spending 42.beneficial 43.what44.Considering 45.more 46
62、.varies 47.how 48.on49.weight 50.balanced第三部分 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)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的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Dear Wa
63、ng Ping,Im very glad to have received a letter you sent me two weeks before.Ive been thinking about the question you ask me.In my opinion,you should come back after finish your studies abroad.For one reason,that you are studying is bad needed nowadays in China.It will be quite easy for you to find a
64、 good job.In fact,I know that a few big company in our city are hoping to hire people like you.For other reason,I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as we are getting old.Therefore,I think its a good idea for you to return back.So what are you waiting for?Best w
65、ishes.Yours,Li Hua答案:Dear Wang Ping,Im very glad to have received letter you sent me two weeks .Ive been thinking about the question you me.In my opinion,you should come back after your studies abroad.For one reason,you are studying is needed nowadays in China.It will be quite easy for you to find a
66、 good job.In fact,I know that a few big in our city are hoping to hire people like you.For reason,I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as are getting old.Therefore,I think its a good idea for you to return back.So what are you waiting for?Best wishes.Yours,Li Hu
67、a第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)在繁重的课业负担之下,中学生也应该学会适度地自我放松。请你围绕“Ways to get relaxed”这一话题,按照下列要点写一篇 100 词左右的英语短文:1.自我放松的途径:看电视、体育锻炼、上网等;2.我更喜欢的途径及理由。注意:1.在表达“我更喜欢的途径及理由”时,请从要点 1 中选择一项进行阐述;2.文章开头已给出,不计入总词数。There are various ways to get relaxed for middle school students.参考范文:There are various ways to get relaxed fo
68、r middle school students.One way is to take exercise,such as walking,running,playing basketball or football,etc.We can also watch TV,where we are able to enjoy varieties of colorful programs both in Chinese and English.Moreover,we can surf the Internet to get some relaxation and entertainment.As far
69、 as Im concerned,surfing the Internet appeals to me most.For one thing,the Internet offers a wide range of activities for relaxation.In general,I keep track of the latest news as an enjoyment.Sometimes,I play computer games to relax myself.For another,the Internet makes it easy for me to make friends with people at home and abroad,for it is a great joy to communicate with them.In addition,having a glimpse of the vivid pictures and live videos on the Internet contributes to regaining my energy.
