1、广东省2021届高三英语下学期综合能力测试题五PART A: Reading Aloud 模仿朗读(满分20分)In this part, you ate required to watch a video clip and read after the speaker in the video.These forests in Madagascar are home to one of our distant cousins. This female indri has fought to keep this particular patch of forest safe for herse
2、lf and her family. Every morning the family come together to sing their way of reminding others that this is their home. Indris are so closely adapted to living here that now they can live nowhere else. For them and the billions of animals with whom they share their home, the jungle is a sanctuary.
3、But this is changing. Even in the ten years since the head of this family was born, one million hectares of the rainforest have been destroyed in Madagascar alone.PART B: Role Play角色扮演(满分16分)In this part, you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks: listen to a speaker,
4、ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是Mary。任务：(1)与Tom谈论有关语言学习的话题；(2)根据对话内容回答问题。1. Now please ask the speaker three questions.问题1:现在请准备提出第一个问题。(中文提示：你为什么学习汉语?)Q: _问题2:现在请准备提出第二个问题。(中文提示：你的父母在中国做什么工作?)Q: _问题3:现在请准备提出第三个问题。(中文提示：关于中国，你最喜欢什么?)Q: _2. Now please get ready to
5、answer five questions.问题1:现在请准备回答第一个问题。A: _问题2:现在请准备回答第二个问题。A: _问题3:现在请准备回答第三个问题。A: _问题4:现在请准备回答第四个问题。A: _问题5:现在请准备回答第五个问题。A: _PART C: Retelling故事复述(满分24分)In this part, you are required to listen to a monologue and then retell it based on what you have heard.梗概：从前有个富人，他对别人很不友好。一次他的厨师使他得到了教训。关键词：rich
6、 (富裕的) mean (自私的，不友善的) wine (酒) skill (技巧) sorry (抱歉的)_听说训练36PART A: Reading Aloud 模仿朗读(满分20分)In this part, you are required to watch a video clip and read after the speaker in the video.Isolated communities may evolve for millions of years in relative peace. But, when new challenges arrive, they ca
7、n struggle to cope. Of all the species that have become extinct in recent years, around 80% have been islanders. Our impact on the Earth is greater today than ever before. Yet some islands are so remote that few humans have even set foot on them. Zavodovski Island is one. It lies in the great Southe
8、rn Ocean. Its not only surrounded by the stormiest of seas, it is itself an active volcano. Its the last place on Earth youll choose to live.PART B: Role Play角色扮演(满分16分)In this part, you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks: listen to a speaker, ask the speaker three
9、questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是Mary。任务：(1)与Tom谈论有关一些有趣的节日的话题；(2)根据谈话内容回答同学的提问。1. Now please ask the speaker three questions.问题1:现在请准备提出第一个问题。(中文提示:你所在的城市有什么有意思的节日?)Q: _问题2:现在请准备提出第二个问题。(中文提示:你认为这个节日怎么样?)Q: _问题3:现在请准备提出第三个问题。(中文提示:你经常参加橘子大战吗?)Q: _2. Now please get ready to answer five
10、questions.问题1:现在请准备回答第一个问题。A: _问题2:现在请准备回答第二个问题。A: _问题3:现在请准备回答第三个问题。A: _问题4:现在请准备回答第四个问题。A: _问题5:现在请准备回答第五个问题。A: _PART C: Retelling故事复述(满分24分)In this part, you are required to listen to a monologue and then retell it based on what you have heard.梗概：Tom在一次乒乓球比赛中输给了Jane，后来勤加练习，最终赢得了比赛。关键词(组)：table te
11、nnis (兵兵球) play against (同某人比赛) ashamed (羞愧的) practice (练习) win (赢)_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。AWhats on?Book Talk: The Ages of Globalization by Professor Jeffrey D. SachsPlace: Oxford Martin SchoolTime: 27 Oct., 17:00 8:30Professor Jeffrey D. Sachss
12、new book the Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology and Institutions and this talk explore the interactions of technology, geography, and institutions throughout human history. In this book, he describes seven ages of globalization and the nature of societal change from one age to the next.Ser
13、ies: Our Mental Wellness by Colin Espie, Dimitri Gavriloff, Felicity WaitePlace: Experimental Psychology DepartmentTime: 29 Oct., 10:00 10:45Dr. Colin Espie will deliver a 20-minute talk followed by a discussion with Felicity Waite (Research Clinical Psychologist) and Dimitri Gavriloff (Clinical Cou
14、rse Tutor in Sleep Medicine). The panel discussion will be chaired by Catharine Creswell (Professor of Developmental Clinical Psychology), where the audience can share their problems.The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-SmithPlace: Oxford Botanic GardenTime: 4 Mar., 19:00 20:00Dr. Sue Stuart-Smith i
15、s a psychologist and author of The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature. In this talk, Sue will talk to us about the research and findings behind her new book, which analyses the relationship between gardening and mental health. Sue will combine contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalys
16、is and interesting real-life stories to highlight just how vital gardening can be as an escape for the brain. The talk will be followed by a short discussion, so questions are warmly welcomed.St Cross College Jazz Concert by Peter EdwardsPlace: St Cross CollegeTime: 23 Oct., 19:30 20:30The famous ja
17、zz pianist Peter Edwards will play a one-hour concert with a programme that celebrates Black composers and their huge contributions to the history of jazz music. The programme will be split into three parts Early Jazz, Swing to Bebop and Contemporary Jazz.1. Which of the following talks can help you
18、 learn about the history of modernization?A. The Well-Gardened Mind.B. Series: Our Mental Wellness.C. St Cross College Jazz Concert.D. Book Talk: The Ages of Globalization.2. Who will host the small discussion in the second lecture?A. Felicity Waite.B. Peter Edwards.C. Catharine Crcswell.D. Dimitri
19、GavrilofT.3. What will Sue Stuart-Smith mainly focus on in her talk?A. Her real-life gardening experience.B. The ways of refreshing our brain.C. Her inspirations for beginning her research.D. The importance of gardening to our mental health.BI got my first bike when I was nine years old. Jimmy, the
20、bike, was my first love. I rode it everywhere. The suburb, the back lanes, the fields and forests, the river paths and swampland were far more exciting than any adventure novel .or television series.Theres nothing quite like the relationship between a child and his bicycle and the endless happiness
21、two wheels and a pair of strong legs offer. No video or computer game can replace the liberation of being alone on a bicycle.As parents，to deny children the simple pleasure of riding a bike is a failure of our responsibilities to raise independent and stable young citizens. We should offer our child
22、ren a healthy alternative to horns in front of an addictive screen. Studies have shown that cycling promotes not only muscle growth but brain growth. Guess which country has children with the best mental health out-comes and is regularly the top of listings of the happiest young people. No surprise
23、its the Netherlands, the unquestioned leader among industrial countries in encouraging bicycle use.Our dependence on cars has degraded the public transport system, polluted our sky, led to the untimely death of thousands every year, and denied children safe access to their suburbs. A recent study fo
24、und that 69% of children were accompanied to school. The same study found that a similar number of parents drove to work.In some regions of Japan, when children start their first year of school, parents are expected to walk with them for the first few weeks, introducing them to residents and shopkee
25、pers along the chosen route, letting the community take care of these children. However, driving children to school is proscribed. Children can choose to ride a bike or walk to school after they are familiar with the community, and its the communitys role to keep them safe.Therefore, I strongly advi
26、se the government to provide better infrastructure (基础设施). Build separated cycle lanes, decrease speed limits, and design streetscapes that favour people over cars. The results will be less pollution, quieter suburbs, a healthier population and, best of all, happy and independent children.4. What do
27、 we know about the author?A. He hated reading books alone at home.B. He liked taking adventurous trips in nature.C. He got his first birthday present at the age of nine.D. He had great fun exploring the outside by cycling.5. Why does the author mention the Netherlands in Paragraph 3?A. To illustrate
28、 the great influence riding has on mental health.B. To introduce his good way of raising independent children.C. To stress the importance of being physically and mentally healthy.D. To explain cycling does best in city development in the Netherlands.6. What does the underlined word “proscribed” in P
29、aragraph 5 probably mean?A. Recommended. B. Protected.C. Forbidden. D. Delayed.7. How does the author mainly support his idea?A. By listing examples.B. By analyzing causes.C. By following processes.D. By referring to scientific data.CSoft robots, which can move around the ocean without harming sea l
30、ife, are ideal for underwater exploration. However, they are rarely used because they are extremely slow and have a hard time moving through the water. But that may change soon thanks to a new self-driving soft robot created by researchers at the University of California, San Diego.For their design,
31、 the team drew inspiration from one of natures fastest and most skilled swimmers squids (a sea creature with a long soft body and many soft arms). The creatures use their strong muscles to draw in water and rapidly pump it out through a siphon (虹吸管). By creating jets of water, they are able to move
32、forward at rapid speeds.The recently-developed robot, which is like a paper lantern, was mainly built using soft materials. Its flexible ribs (肋条) are attached to a round plate at both ends. An adjustable nozzle (喷嘴) fitted on one side helps draw in and release water each time the robot contracts. T
33、he resulting jets of water enable it to move forward, similar to a squid. The other plate holds a waterproof space that can house a camera or a sensor to record data. The robot also has its own power source, allowing it to stay on its own in water for long periods of time.“Basically, we recreated al
34、l the key features that squids use for high-speed swimming in the past. This is the first untied robot that can create jet pulses for rapid movement like the squid. It can achieve these jet pulses by changing its body shape, which improves swimming efficiency,” said Professor Michael T. Tolley, co-a
35、uthor of the study published.Researchers conducted several experiments to find the most suitable size and shape for the nozzle that would drive the robot. This in turn helped them increase the robots efficiency and its ability to move and go faster. Though the squid robot has not been tested in open
36、 waters, it successfully moved between and around coral and fish in a large tank. Whats more, the robot clocked an impressive speed of about half a mile per hour. Though nowhere close to real squids, which travel between 23 and 25 miles per hour, it is much faster than most other soft robots.8. What
37、 do we know about the present soft robots?A. They are animal-friendly.B. They move fast enough in open waters.C. They can break down easily underwater.D. They are frequently used in ocean exploration.9. What characteristic of squids attracts the researchers?A. Their soft body. B. Their powerful arms
38、.C. Their fast moving speed.D. Their unique body shape.10. What made the squid robot differ from the previous ones?A. The use of soft materials.B. The creation of jet pulses.C. The stable movement in water.D. The powerful external power source.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The
39、speed of the new robot is comparable to that of squids.B. The researchers plan to test different models of the nozzle.C. The new robot will be tested in open waters soon.D. The researchers are satisfied with the new robot.DSarah Adler does almost all of her reading on her phone, through the Libby ap
40、p, an easy-to-use service from OverDrive, a company that allows readers to read or borrow e-books and audiobooks by using their phones or tablets. In 2020, shes read 150 books. But she rarely buys books. Borrowers like Adler are driving publishers crazy. After many libraries physical branches were c
41、losed, checkouts of e-books are up 52 percent from the same period of 2019.But the increase of library e-books also has heightened tensions between publishers, who fear that digital borrowing eats into their sales, and public librarians. Since 2011, the industrys big five publishers, including Macmi
42、llan, Penguin Random House, and so on, have limited library lending of e-books, either by time or number of checkouts.Last year, Macmillan took an additional step, limiting each library system to only a single digital copy of a new title until it had been on the market for two months. Many librarian
43、s say the Macmillan policy places large urban systems that have already struggled to keep up with the demand for new and noteworthy books in a difficult situation. And they insist that digital lending promotes sales in the long run, by familiarizing readers with authors whose books they might not ha
44、ve bought.In order to ease the tensions between the two sides, Penguin Random House recently established a program that allows libraries to license e-books and audiobooks for a year at half the price they usually pay. Many publishers have also created social-justice-related programs, freeing up titl
45、es for newly curious readers. Some smaller publishers have started to allow libraries to license e-books permanently.But the problem still remains. Libraries want more flexibility, and to assure that theyll have publishers collections for a long time. “The whole issue of this negotiation between lib
46、raries and publishers over the last decade originates from a place where libraries have almost no rights in the digital age,” says Alan Inouye, the senior director of the American Library Association. “In the longer term, there needs to be a change in the environment or in the game. That means legis
47、lation (立法) or regulation.”12. What is stressed in the example of Sarah Adler?A. Functions of an app. B. Large sales of books.C. A new source of e-books. D. The popularity of e-books.13. What is many librarians attitude toward Macmillans policy?A. Positive. B. Neutral.C. Opposed. D. Favorable.14. Wh
48、at does Paragraph 4 talk about?A. Changes made by publishers.B. New programs to be carried out.C. A promising future-of e-books and audiobooks.D. Differences between small publishers and big ones.15. What may Alan Inouye do in order to solve the problem?A. Call on authorities to step in.B. Strengthe
49、n regulations on libraries.C. Open more negotiations with libraries.D. Speed up publishers1 updates on their collections.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。How to help yourself relax before bedHaving trouble sleeping lately? There are a great number of things that can
50、 keep a person up at night. Some causes of sleeplessness are beyond our control. 16.Mindful meditation (冥想)You may not be able to force your mind to quiet down, but a moment of mental silence just might sneak (潜入)up on you. 17. Then it is much easier to pursue that feeling and cause it to take place
51、.18Its silly to expect your mind to stop worrying. You can write about all the things that are worrying you and how you will deal with them. By putting those solutions on paper, and trying to carry out them, you can reduce the number of troublesome things in your mind.Create a pre-sleep routineIts h
52、ard to switch from worrying to relaxing if you jump into bed as soon as you finish answering work emails. 19. For example, you can have a warm shower, followed by going to bed with a glass of warm milk while listening to some soft music. The best part of this is that such things tend to become more
53、powerful over time.Stay healthyThere are some vitamin (维生素) and hormone imbalances that can mess up your energy levels. 20 Such imbalances can be eased by the use of moderate vitamin supplements and keeping fit through taking natural remedies, such as exercise, healthy diet, good relationships, and
54、so on.A. Put down your worriesB. Go to bed as early as you canC. This disorder makes it harder for you to go to sleepD. So it is helpful to make some adjustments before bedE. There is a time and place for worrying, but bedtime is neitherF. However, theres always something we can do to get better sle
55、epG. Once you know what a quiet mind feels like, youll like the feeling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。On August 15, Bhanu, an Indian teenager, became the first non-European winner at the Mental Calculation World Championship in London. He 21 29 oppo
56、nents from 13 countries to take the gold medal. His 22 was so extraordinary that judges made him 23 more difficult calculations to confirm his accuracy. Not accidentally, he was all right.He always asks people not to call him a(n) 24, as that word tends to make people 25 the efforts behind his succe
57、ss. In fact, his extraordinary mathematical ability didnt come 26.In 2005, aged 5, Bhanu badly injured his skull in an accident. During his 27, in order to keep his brain 28, he learned to do puzzles and work out math problems. “This is the most 29 experience I have had in my life,” he recalls. “I c
58、ouldnt go to school. All I had to 30 to get better were numbers and puzzles.”The head injury left him with an ugly-looking scar. Therefore, Bhanus parents removed all 31 from the house. But he was 32 to not let the scar define himself. “I knew theres something that I am good at and I will 33 myself
59、there,” he says.And since 13, Bhanu has made many 34. The boy has set four world records for the fastest human calculation. In 2018, he founded Exploring Infinities, an educational organization that aims to make math cool and 35 through mathematical games.21. A. choseB. witnessedC. beatD. praised22.
60、 A. thoughtB. speedC. hobbyD. attitude23. A. assessB. correctC. solveD. create24. A. angelB. geniusC. magicianD. professional25. A. evaluateB. emphasizeC. rewardD. ignore26. A. easilyB. quicklyC. suitablyD. constantly27. A. interviewB. competitionC. careerD. recovery28. A. engagedB. controlledC. wak
61、efulD. positive29. A. touchingB. amazingC. painfulD. hopeful30. A. set asideB. rely onC. leave behind D. dream about31. A. mirrorsB. cupboardsC. glassesD. decorations32. A. scaredB. determinedC. ashamedD. relaxed33. A. helpB. relieveC. proveD. behave34. A. decisionsB. differencesC. announcements D.
62、achievements35. A. importantB. challengingC. usefulD. interesting第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A beagle (猎兔犬) in the USA named Wolfgang had to go on a diet. He was three times (36) _ (heavy) than normal, which was quite a danger (37) _ his health. Poor Wolfgang, (38) _ owne
63、r had abandoned him and left him in an animal shelter, risked (39) _ (have) many diseases and problems. Many visitors came to the shelter for a dog, (40) _ no one took Wolfgang because he ballooned in size. Then, the dog lover Erin McManus came to the rescue. She looked at Wollgang and found he was
64、quite (41) _ (love), so she took the overweight dog home. (42) _ (help) him lose weight, Ms McManus put him on a diet.Wolfgang is now doing very well. He (43) _ (limit) to just 600 calories a day. He swims in the pool every. day and goes for walks. The weight is falling off him. Ms McManus is very h
65、appy with his progress. Beagles (44) _ (normal) weigh around 13 kilograms, but Wolfgang weighed 40 kilograms before. He now has 37,000 followers on his own Instagram account. Ms McManus said, “His (45) _ (personal) shines through. Hes just such a nice dog. Its so hard to say no to that face.”One fan
66、 on Instagram wrote, “That boy touches my heart.”第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，正在新西兰读书。你希望学校成立一个中国国画社团，请给学生会主席David写封邮件，希望得到学生会的支持与帮助。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.成立的原因及意义；3.社团开展时间及内容。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。When our children were young, we st
67、arted our own Christmas tree tradition cutting down our very own real Christmas tree at the local Christmas tree farm and pulling it back using our truck.Although we always considered our tree perfect, we knew we had to leave the most perfect and beautiful tree behind in the forest on the tree farm.
68、 The farm was owned by Bob and Lois, who also owned a roadside grocery store just four blocks from where we lived. Every year, at the beginning of the holiday season, Lois would walk through her forest of trees and find the perfect tree for her family. She would tie a strip of red plastic to signal
69、that it was her family tree. All other trees available for others to cut would have an orange tie strip.As Christmas approached one year, getting a tree was the furthest thing from our minds. It had not been a good year. In the summer, I had an injury. Then in November, I developed terrible mumps (腮
70、腺炎)! On the eve of Thanksgiving, my disease worsened. I was given treatment in the hospital. After a week, I was allowed to go home. Then, I discovered I was pregnant with our fourth child. Although the pregnancy turned out fine, I lived in terror of what the mumps might have done to the fetus (胎儿).
71、With this illness and terror, the holiday season was fast approaching. We were not able to go to the tree farm for our annual Christmas tree hunt, because I was still easy to be tired from being ill. It was a pity for us all. Bob and Lois were very concerned about all that had happened to our family
72、 during that year. They were son-y that I didnt feel up to coming out for our annual Christmas tree hunt.One rainy evening when my husband drove his truck and returned home from Bob and Lois grocery store, the children noticed him at the window.Paragraph 1:They came running lo tell me, “Daddy has a
73、Christmas tree! Daddy has a Christmas tree!”_Paragraph 2：“Where did you get such a wonderful tree?” I asked. _1-5 DCDDA6-10 CAACB11-15 DDCAA16-20 FGADC21-25 CBCBD26-30 ADACB31-35 ABCDD36-45 (One possible version)36. heavier37. to38. whose39. having40. but41. lovely42. To help43. is limited44. normal
74、ly45. personality写作 (One possible version)第一节Dear David, Im Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Im writing to you in hopes of getting your support for my idea of setting up a traditional Chinese painting club in our school. Therere many foreign students who are interested in traditional Chinese
75、painting. They hope to get professional instructions to improve their painting skills. Ive been learning traditional Chinese painting for years, so I believe I can give them some help. The course is expected to last 2 hours every Sunday in the school art hall. I believe this club will not only help
76、students improve their painting skills but help them know more about traditional Chinese culture. Looking forward to your reply and support. Yours,Li Hua 第二节Paragraph 1：They came running to tell me, “Daddy has aChristmas tree! Daddy has a Christmas tree!” I was surprised and walked out of the room,
77、finding there was indeed a Christmas tree on his truck. “Get many newspapers and place them on the indoor floor,” he ordered. “This tree is big andwet.” We did as he instructed, and he went out into the rain and brought in the tree. Very round and full, the tree had lovely green needles. It was beau
78、tiful! The children danced with excitement as we stood back to admire it.Paragraph 2：“Where did you get such a wonderful tree?” I asked. “It was from Bob and Lois. And theywouldnt let me pay for it,” he replied. “And as I was putting the tree into the back of the truck to bring it home, I found some
79、thing.” He led me to the back of the tree. After a sigh of disbelief, I began to weep tears of gratitude. On a branch was the tree farms small tie strip. But it wasnt orange. It was red! They had given us their personal family tree, and it was the most perfect Christmas tree of all!限时综合能力训练完形填空阅读下面短
80、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。Several years ago, I went to gas up my car. After filling the 1 I started to walk inside the office to pay. That is when I 2 two elderly women. There was a(n) 3 of shock and fear on their faces. Five wasps (黄蜂) had started to build a nest around their gas cap. I lo
81、oked at these wasps with my eyes wide open and 4 the ladies fear.Wasps had never been 5 of mine. They had attacked me several times while I was mowing (修剪) my yard, stinging (蛰伤) me each time I 6 their ground nests. The worst time, 7, happened when I was a kid. I stepped on their hidden nests while
82、I was playing with my friend. Both of us were 8 and stung over and over by the wasps before we escaped to the house. We ran to my mom with tears in our eyes. She 9 ran a cold bath and put us both in it to 10 the pain before giving us medicine.Despite the terrible 11, I knew I couldnt let fear 12 me
83、now. Therefore, I tore out the nest with a paper towel and stepped on it while the five 13 wasps flew around me. The two ladies thanked me and I felt 14 of my bravery. I realized that we should do what is right, 15 letting fear hold us back.1. A. billB. tankC. formD. electricity2. A. noticedB. expec
84、tedC. informedD. wondered3. A. explanationB. memoryC. mixtureD. impression4. A. relievedB. describedC. confirmedD. shared5. A. followersB. opponentsC. friendsD. assistants6. A. jumped atB. slipped awayC. came throughD. ran over7. A. howeverB. thereforeC. anyhowD. otherwise8. A. attractedB. chasedC.
85、observedD. blamed9. A. usuallyB. eventuallyC. merelyD. immediately10. A. easeB. adaptC. checkD. cure11. A. habitsB. experiencesC. requirementsD. competitions12. A. delayB. exposeC. stopD. change13. A. angryB. excitedC. tiredD. smart14. A. nervousB. proudC. confidentD. regretful15. A. regardless of B
86、. in addition toC. on account ofD. instead of阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。(一)Innamincka sits on the banks of the Cooper Creek, famous for being the place where the two leaders of the Burke and Wills expedition died in their attempt to cross Australia from south to north. With a population of
87、about 44, it is one of Australias smallest and most remote towns. But its now home to a state-of-the-art medical clinic.The town has been serviced by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS). Weekly RFDS planes arrive at Innamincka and bring with them health professionals who provide care
88、 for the residents. But the new clinic makes the services available even better. RFDS health service development manager Jenny Beach said the new clinic gave residents access to a range of health services, including dental and mental health services. And it employed permanent on-the-ground nurses to
89、 stay in Innamincka for the first time in nearly 70 years, which Ms Beach said would matter a lot in keeping the community healthy.“Innamincka is so remote, and its really a long way from anywhere,” he said. “But the town is an important center for many. There are quite a lot of people who live in t
90、he Cooper Basin. There are lots of contractors (承包商) coming in and then theres a huge population of people travelling through.” The clinic, which has yet to have its official opening, was made possible because of a big donation from an anonymous (匿名的) person. Ms Beach was unable to give specifics on
91、 who the person was, but said the anonymous person was well liked by the community.Ali Matthews is a mother of two and runs one of the three businesses at Innamincka. She said having the clinic based at the remote town gave her peace of mind. Keelan Howard from the Caravan Industry Association of Au
92、stralia said medical clinics in remote areas made visiting those areas more accessible to tourists. He said it gave people the confidence to visit remote places.1. What can we know about Innamincka?A. It has no medical services until recently.B. It has the smallest population in Australia.C. It beca
93、me well-known because of two explorers.D. It is economically underdeveloped for being remote.2. What is special about the clinic in Innamincka?A. Enabling the residents to enjoy medical services for the first time.B. Employing professional doctors to provide care every week.C. Flying patients out of
94、 the town for professional services.D. Having permanent nurses staying in the town.3. Whats the main driving force behind the establishment of the clinic in Innamincka?A. The financial support from the government.B. Its important geographical position.C. A donation from a kind person.D. Its large tr
95、avelling population.4. Why did the author mention Ali and Keelan in the last paragraph?A. To invite people to travel to remote places.B. To urge the government to establish more clinics.C. To show their support toward clinics in remote areas.D. To express their determination to expand their business
96、.(二)A debate was started recently after writer Rhiannon Cosslett wrote online, “Older people do you realize that ending a sentence with a full stop comes across as sort of rude and unfriendly to younger people in an email or a chat? Really curious.” Many people commented that they were aware of this
97、 fact.Actually, the possible change in the meaning of the full stop has been debated by linguists (语言学家) for years. Professor David Crystal, one of the worlds leading language experts, argued that the use of full stops was being changed greatly. In his book, Making a Point, he said that the full sto
98、p had become a “feeling marker” which showed that the sender was angry or annoyed.A study from Binghamton University in New York hired 126 college students to study their opinions of punctuation (标点符号) in text messages and the researchers found that text messages ending in a full stop like “Laugh ou
99、t Loud.” were considered less sincere. However, texts ending in an exclamation (感叹) point were considered heartfelt and sincere. According to linguists, teenagers and those in their early twenties have grown up with informal text messaging as a common way of communicating. They think the full stop i
100、s redundant when used in texting because the message is ended just by sending it. In this largely punctuation-free context an unexpected full stop can seem deliberate, as if showing that something negative is meant by the message.Research leader Celia Klin said, “When speaking, people easily pass on
101、 social and emotional information with facial expressions, the tone of voice, pauses and so on. People obviously cant use these things when theyre texting. Thus, it makes sense that texters rely on emojis, misspellings and, according to our data, punctuation.”1. Whats the authors purpose in writing
102、Paragraph 1?A. To present an argument.B. To propose a definition.C. To make a comparison.D. To reach a conclusion.2. On what basis do young people consider the full stop negative?A. The book of a leading language expert.B. Scientific research on the use of the full stop.C. The comment posted online
103、by a famous writer.D. Their regular pattern of informal text messaging.3. What docs the underlined word “redundant” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Informal.B. Impolite. C. Unnecessary. D. Unclear.4. What is Celia Klin trying to do in the last paragraph?A. Explain why people text in a certain way.B. Provide ways to make messages sincere.C. Show right ways to send short messages.D. Encourage the proper use of emojis.完形填空 1-5 BACDC 6-10 DABDA 11-15 BCABD 阅读理解 （一）1-4 CDCC （二）1-4 ADCA14