1、第十三单元检测(B)(时间:120分钟满分:150分)第卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)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。W:What exactly are you looking for?M:Im looking for a toy.for my nephew.1Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a re
2、cord shop.B.In a jewelry shop.C.In a toy shop.答案:CM:When did your brother first begin to smoke?During college?W:No.He didnt start until after graduation from college.2When did her brother start smoking?A.During college.B.After college.C.Before graduation.答案:BW:What a shame about your accident!What a
3、 way to end your holiday!M:Yes,it was bad luck.I suppose I should have been more careful.3What are they talking about?A.A holiday.B.An accident. C.Luck.答案:BW:Tony,your coat looks nice.Was it expensive?M:The ad said that the coat was on sale for 20 dollars,but actually it was $22.4How much did the co
4、at cost?A.The coat cost $42 in a sale.B.He said that he had bought a coat for $20,but he was lying.C.His coat actually cost $2 more than the advertised price.答案:CM:Hello!You know its our teachers birthday tomorrow.Well,were collecting money to buy him a present from the class.W:What a nice idea!Here
5、s 50 cents.Is that enough?5Why does the girl give 50 cents to the man?A.The class will have a party.B.Everybody should give 50 cents.C.To buy a present for their teacher.答案:C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
6、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、7题。M:A wonderful film,wasnt it?W:Oh,yes,it was.I enjoyed it very much.But now what I need is some sleep.M:Yes.Itd be nice to have a good rest.But I would like a drink now.W:As a matter of fact,Im dying for a drink,too.I wouldnt mind a cup of tea right now.M:All right,le
7、ts go to the teahouse and have some.W:OK,lets go.M:Id like a piece of cake to go with the drink.W:I guess we can get some there also.6What did they do before the conversation?A.They slept.B.They had a drink.C.They saw a film.答案:C7What do they want most now?A.A drink.B.A piece of cake.C.Sleep.答案:A听第7
8、段材料,回答第8至10题。W:I hope well have a good flight.M:So do I.I dont like flying.W:Are you going on holiday?M:No,I am travelling on business.Im a salesman.I work for a computer company.W:How interesting!M:And you?W:I am a physicist.I am going to give some lectures.M:Really?In English?W:Yes,of course.Scien
9、tists all over the world speak English.M:Would you like to have a drink?W:No,thank you.8What is the man?A.A businessman.B.A salesman.C.A scientist.答案:B9Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.On a train.B.On a bus.C.On a plane.答案:C10Why is the woman travelling?A.She is travelling on
10、holiday.B.She is travelling on business.C.She is travelling to give some lectures.答案:C听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。W:Excuse me,but I think you made a wrong turn.You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Broward.M:Oh,Im sorry.Didnt you say 1323 Wilson?W:No,3023.Its OK,though.You dont have to take me there.I can w
11、alk from here.M:Why dont I just make a U-turn at the corner?W:Well,you shouldnt make a U-turn there.Its a one-way street.See the sign up ahead.M:Well,maybe if I turn left here,I can come down the next street.W:You cant do that either during rush hour.Really though,dont go to any trouble.Sometimes on
12、e can wait thirty minutes for a taxi.So Im happy to get this close.M:Thirty minutes!Ive been riding around all day looking for passengers.11Who are the speakers?A.A passer-by and a policeman.B.A passer-by and a driver.C.A passenger and a taxi-driver.答案:C12What is the womans house number?A.1323.B.302
13、3.C.4023.答案:B13Why cant the man turn left?A.It is rush hour.B.It is a one-way street.C.The street is too narrow.答案:A听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。W:Well,do you want to have a picnic in the park on Saturday?M:Thats a good idea.And we can ride our bikes for a while,too.W:Then theres a party.M:Party?What party?W:Ha
14、ve you forgotten?Mark and Mary invited us for dinner on Saturday night.M:I have forgotten.What time will we get home,do you think?W:Probably late.Mary wants to go out after dinner to a place where we can dance.M:Then well sleep all day on Sunday.W:Oh,not all day.Dont you have something special that
15、you want to do on Sunday?M:We talked about going to that new movie.W:Oh,yes!We can go in the evening.There are some new paintings in the museum that I want to take a look in the afternoon.M:It sounds like a busy weekend.W:Our weekends are always busy.But thats why in New York there is always so much
16、 to do!14What will they do on Saturday night?A.Have a picnic.B.Dance in the house of Mark and Mary.C.Have dinner with Mark and Mary.答案:C15What time will they go to see the new movie?A.On Sunday evening.B.On Sunday afternoon.C.On Sunday morning.答案:A16What wont they do on the weekend?A.Seeing painting
17、s.B.Riding bikes.C.Taking pictures.答案:C听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。Good evening.Its 11:15.and its time for the Olympic Report.Our report tonight is coming live by satellite from the Olympic Games.SwimmingGood evening.Well,todays most important event was certainly the womens 200-metre freestyle.The American,Do
18、ris Kennedy,was first and got the gold medal.She swam 200 metres in a new world record time of 1 minute 58 seconds.The USA got two gold medals yesterday,and three the day before,so in the first three days theyve got six gold medals.GymnasticsHere we are in the Olympic Gymnasium.Olga Ivanovna,the fif
19、teen-year-old Russian gymnast,has just finished her performance.Were waiting for the result now.And heres the result!Shes got an average of 9.5 points.Thats the best score today!17Where did the speaker send the Olympic Report?A.From the USA.B.From where the Olympic Games were held.C.From the broadca
20、st station.答案:B18How many gold medals did the Americans get in swimming in the first three days?A.Three.B.Five.C.Six.答案:C19Who got the best score in gymnastics that night?A.An American gymnast.B.A Russian gymnast.C.A Romanian gymnast.答案:B20Which is right according to the passage?A.The time for the O
21、lympic Report is 11:50 p.m.B.The time for the Olympic Report is 11:15 a.m.C.An American swimmer got the gold medal in the womens 200-metre freestyle.答案:C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。AMy name is Richard Terry.Im a soil scientist and science professor at
22、Brigham Young University,in Provo,Utah.I grew up on a farm in Idaho,but I didnt want to become a farmer.Milking cows every morning before school and every afternoon after school forced me to go to university and become a scientist.I enjoyed my science courses at university,but once I saw the applica
23、tion of chemistry,math and physics in soil science,I knew that was what I wanted to focus on in my career.In my eyes,working as soil scientists is important.We often do some research on soil and sand,which is very useful for planting and farming.In the field,my students and I use shovels,trowels(泥刀)
24、 and drilling devices to collect soil samples.In the laboratory,we use chemicals to collect nutrients that were left on the soil surface by ancient people.Since 1997,weve been studying the soils of ancient Maya settlements in what is now Guatemala.We set about looking for ancient waste piles that we
25、re left from food processing and waste disposal(废物处理)by the Maya.The organic matter has rotted and been lost from the soil.However,phosphorus(磷),has been adhered to soil,where it has remained for thousands of years.We then used these techniques to determine the locations of ancient kitchens and work
26、shops.One of those workshops was used to make polished mirrors that the King of Aguateca wore when performing ceremonies.Archaeologists found carved stones in that workshop that were once part of the kings crown.We then started to examine the soils of large public shopping centers to find chemical r
27、emains of ancient marketplace activities.We are currently examining the organic matter of the soil to find the remains of ancient corn plants.This is of great use to help us to determine where corn was grown.21Richard Terry started to show interest in soil science .A.after he went to universityB.whe
28、n he learned to milk cowsC.when he was a young boyD.when he helped to work on a farm解析:由第二段最后一句“I enjoyed.at university,but once I saw.in soil science,I knew that was what I wanted to focus on in my career.”可知,作者是在上大学后才对土壤科学感兴趣的。答案:A22What does Richard Terry think of his job as a soil scientist?A.Ex
29、citing. B.Colourful.C.Meaningful.D.Respectable.解析:由第三段“In my eyes,working as soil scientists is important.which is very useful for planting and farming.”可知,作者认为自己的工作很有意义。答案:C23The underlined part “has been adhered to” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “”.A.has been separated fromB.has been at
30、tached toC.has been turned intoD.has broken down解析:由第四段中的“The organic matter has rotted and been lost from the soil.where it has remained for thousands of years.”可知,“有机物已经腐烂并消失在土壤里,磷经过几千年仍然残留在土壤里面”,也就是说“磷依然附着于土壤”,因此说be adhered to=be attached to。答案:BBIt was Christmas Day 1999.On CNN,talk show host La
31、rry King was interviewing Stephen Hawking.“What,professor,puzzled you the most?” King asked.“What do you think about the most?”Hawking immediately replied, “Women.”Its a comfort that Hawking,one of the smartest men in the world,is puzzled by the opposite sex.But,thats not surprising,according to Sat
32、oshi Kanazawa.Bright people are no better than anyone else at making smart decisions about common things,he says.These include finding a mate,maintaining family relationships,raising children,finding the way home,and dealing with a variety of basic life needs.Thats because there are several kinds of
33、 formal “intelligence”,Kanazawa argues.Being smart one way does not necessarily mean smart in another way.This view is sure to cause arguments among scientists who think about thinking.That is because it disagrees with the common view that general intelligence is a single thing.In that view,it is no
34、t,as Kanazawa and others say,a set of independent mental areas.Kanazawa says that some kinds of intelligence developed slowly over time.Many people have heard about what is called “emotional intelligence”.Now,psychologists(心理学家) have discovered several other types of intelligence.These include the a
35、bility to learn a language,find a mate,recognise faces,and locate oneself in a new environment.But,is there proof to support the theory that intelligence comes in many forms?“Actually,there is quite a lot of proof,” Kanazawa says.“If there were only one type of intelligence,”he adds,“people with hig
36、h IQs should be smart in every way.”In one test,a psychologist took a group of subjects on a hike,walking into the forest.He then told them to find their way back.The high IQ people were no more likely to be able to find out where they were.In another experiment,a researcher asked people to find the
37、ir way to a specific location in a computer maze(迷宫).Once again,high IQ did not give them any edge.24Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Its surprising that the opposite sex puzzles Hawking.B.Its natural that the opposite sex puzzles Hawking.C.People with high IQ hav
38、e more advantages in daily life.D.People with high IQ have more emotional intelligence.解析:由第四段中的第一、二句话“Its a comfort that Hawking,one of the smartest men in the world,is puzzled by the opposite sex.But,thats not surprising,according to Satoshi Kanazawa.”可知,霍金对异性感到困惑是一件自然的事。答案:B25What are smart peopl
39、e like according to Satoshi Kanazawa?A.They are better than the other people at making smart decisions about common things.B.They are as bad as the other people at making smart decisions about common things.C.They are more likely to be able to find the way back than the other people.D.They are more
40、likely to be able to find a friend of the opposite sex.解析:由第四段中的第三句“Bright people are no better than anyone else at making smart decisions about common things.”可知应选B项。答案:B26The underlined word “edge” in the last paragraph probably means “”.A.cornerB.intelligenceC.advantageD.proof解析:按人们一般的想法,高智商的人应该能
41、比普通人更容易找到通往特定位置的途径,但结果并非如此。由此可推断,高智商并未给他们带来优势(advantage)。答案:C27What is the function of the last paragraph in the passage?A.Drawing a conclusion.B.Supporting the subject with facts.C.Stating the fact.D.Explaining the subject.解析:最后一段介绍了两个实验,实验的结果表明,高智商的人在寻找出口或路线时并不比其他人出色,作者以此来证明之前的一些发现。答案:BCHow to Be
42、a WinnerSir Steven RedgraveWinner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病).Believing my career(职业生涯) was over,I felt extremely low.Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing.That was itthe encouragement I needed.I
43、 could still be a winner if I believed in myself.I am not saying that it isnt difficult sometimes.But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasnt finished yet.Nothing is to stand in my way.”Karen PickeringSwimming World Champion“I swim 4 hours a day,6 days a week.I manage that sort of workload by putti
44、ng it on top of my diary.This is the key to successyou cant follow a career in any field without being well organised.List what you believe you can achieve.Trust yourself,write down your goals for the day,however small they are,and youll be a step closer to achieving them.”Kirsten BestPoet & Writer“
45、When things are getting hard,a voice inside my head tells me that I cant achieve something.Then,there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies.The key is to concentrate.When I feel tense,it helps a lot to repeat words such as calm,peace or focus,either out loud or silently in my mind.It mak
46、es me feel more in control and increases my confidence.This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tool.”28What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?A.Difficulties influenced his career.B.Specialists offered him medical advice.C.Training help
47、ed him defeat his disease.D.He overcame the shadow of illness to win.解析:第一部分写了史蒂文先生得了糖尿病,但最终克服了病痛拿到了金牌,故D项符合题意。答案:D29What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?A.Her training schedule.B.Her daily happenings.C.Her achievements.D.Her sports career.解析:第二部分第二句中,it指代前面句子的内容,即她的训练时间表。答案:A30What doe
48、s the underlined word“distractions” probably refer to?A.Ways that help one to focus.B.Words that help one to feel less tense.C.Activities that turn ones attention away.D.Habits that make it hard for one to relax.解析:从下文“The key is to concentrate.”可以推出画线单词是指分散人注意力的活动。答案:C31According to the passage,wha
49、t do the three people have in common?A.Courage.B.Devotion.C.Hard work.D.Self-confidence.解析:由第一部分中的“I could still be a winner if I believed in myself.”,第二部分中的“Trust yourself.”及第三部分中的“It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence.”可知自信是他们三个的共同之处。答案:DDFamily RelationshipsThe concept of f
50、amily is different in the US compared to countries like India.Most American families consist of a mother and a father with an average of 13 children.It is very common in most families that both the mother and the father are employed full-time and are at work while their children are at school or a d
51、aycare centre.There are a large number of families in the US that consist of one single parent and children as a result of divorce.In most families,once the child has become a teenager and graduated from high school,he or she leaves the home and leads an independent life.Time Punctuality(守时)Most Ame
52、ricans are very punctual.Most people arrive exactly on time or a few minutes early for an appointment.Although most high-tech jobs dont require exact arrival and departure time,most people at most jobs arrive on time and work hard.If there is an unexpected delay,it is customary(习惯的) to inform the ot
53、her party by calling them about the delay and apologize immediately upon meeting.It is sad that many Indians dont accept this concept of being on time in a non-work related environment.Most people are late to social gatherings like parties or dinners.Social MattersIn India,people of the same sex hol
54、d hands or touch shoulders as a gesture of friendship.Never do that in the US.If you are male and hold another mans hand or put your arm around his shoulder,you might be considered gay.Also,unless you have a close relationship,you should keep your distance even from the people of the opposite sex.At
55、 the office,in public,and at home,people keep a comfortable distance while sitting next to each other.People speak softly and with low voices.In general conversation,your voice should not be too loud.Have the same manners while talking on the phone so you dont disturb those around you.32Who is the p
56、assage most probably written for?A.The Chinese who live in the US.B.The Indians who will visit the US.C.The Americans who will travel to China.D.Those who want to know about American lifestyle.解析:本文主要介绍了美国人在家庭观念、社会生活等几个方面的情况,并简单提及了印度人与美国人在这些方面的差别。由此可推知,本文的目标读者很可能是即将去美国的印度人。答案:B33Whats the Americans
57、attitude to the Indians sense of punctuality?A.Puzzled.B.Positive.C.Disapproving.D.Pleased.解析:根据Time Punctuality部分可知,美国人很守时,故他们可能不喜欢印度人这种不守时的生活习惯。答案:C34Being unable to attend a party on time,an Indian will .A.just take it for grantedB.feel deeply sorry for a long timeC.apologize to the organizer imm
58、ediatelyD.try to inform the organizer about it in advance解析:根据Time Punctuality部分最后一句可知,印度人对社交时迟到的做法习以为常。答案:A35How is the passage mainly developed?A.By giving explanations.B.By giving examples.C.By inferring from facts.D.By making comparisons.解析:本文主要对美国人和印度人的一些生活习惯和社交礼仪等方面的差异进行了对比,并通过对比组织文章。答案:D第二节(共
59、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。Hypnotic(催眠的) Garden36. Check that your head is in line with your spine(脊柱).Let your feet just fall slightly apart.Your arms can rest at your side.Turn your hands so the palms are slightly facing upwards,the sides of your hands on the floor.Cl
60、ose your eyes now,and just listen to our voices.37. Youll find the muscles in your body right down your spine are completely relaxed.Be aware of your breathing.Dont force the breath.Just be aware of the slow,deep breath that goes right down to the bottom of the stomach as you breathe in.38.When you
61、breathe out,feel yourself letting go completely,and sinking down heavily to the floor.Feel yourself sinking down deeper and deeper into the floor.You are calm,and your whole body is relaxed,relaxed more with each gentle breath you breathe.39.They feel comfortably heavy.So relaxed that you dont want
62、to open them again.You are now feeling calm and peaceful as you slowly breathe in and out.Your whole body is feeling heavy and relaxed.All tension is being dissolved(驱散)away from the muscles down the back of your neck,right down your spine.all of your chest.Relaxed.40. Your entire body is calm and r
63、elaxed.A.Be conscious of your stomach rising very gently as you breathe in.B.And tension is just dissolved away.C.Your legs right down to your feet begin to feel heavy,calm and relaxed.D.And if you listen to our voices,you will find a wonderful relaxing thing happen to you.E.Leave your eyes closed,a
64、nd your eyelids are beginning to feel heavy and relaxed.F.Now youre ready to visit the garden of your mind.G.Your whole body is sinking down deeper and deeper.答案:3640 FDAEB第三部分英语知识运用(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)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。In the clinic,I asked if Michael
65、could be retested,so the specialist tested him again.To my 41,it was the same score.Later that evening,I 42 told Frank what I had learned that day.After talking it over,we agreed that we knew our 43 much better than an IQ(智商) test.We 44 that Michaels score must have been a 45 and we should treat him
66、 46 as usual.We moved to Indiana in 1962,and Michael studied at Concordia High School in the same year.He got 47 grades in the school,especially 48 biology and chemistry,which was a great comfort.Michael 49 Indiana University in 1965 as a pre-medical student.Soon afterwards,his teacher permitted him
67、 to take more courses than 50.In 1968,he was accepted by the School of Medicine,Yale University.On graduation day in 1972,Frank and I 51 the ceremony(典礼) at Yale.After the ceremony,we told Michael about the 52 IQ score he got when he was six.Since that day,Michael sometimes would look at us and say
68、53,“My dear mum and dad never told me that I couldnt be a doctor,not until after I graduated from medical school!”It is his special way of thanking us for the 54 we had in him.Interestingly,Michael then 55 another IQ test.We went to the same clinic where he had 56 the test eighteen years before.This
69、 time Michael scored 126,an increase of 36 points.A result like that was supposed to be 57.Children often do as 58 as what adults,particularly parents and teachers,59 of them.That is,tell a child he is “60” and he may play the role of a foolish child.41A.joyB.surpriseC.dislikeD.disappointment解析:disa
70、ppointment “失望,失意,沮丧,挫折”,to ones disappointment“使某人失望的是”;to ones joy“使某人高兴的是”;to ones surprise“使某人吃惊的是”;to ones dislike “使某人讨厌的是”。答案:D42A.tearfullyB.fearfullyC.cheerfullyD.hopefully解析:tearfully“含泪地”。根据上文中的“In the clinic,I asked if Michael could be retested,so the specialist tested him again.”可判断出由于迈
71、克尔(Michael)测试成绩不好而感到难过,因此“我”是含着眼泪把这件事告诉弗兰克(Frank)。fearfully “可怕地”;cheerfully“高兴地”;hopefully“抱有希望地”。答案:A43A.studentB.sonC.friendD.doctor解析:son“儿子”。根据下文中的“My dear mum and dad never told me that I couldnt be a doctor,not until after I graduated from medical school!”可判断出作者是迈克尔(Michael)的母亲。student “学生”;f
72、riend “朋友”;doctor“医生”。答案:B44A.arguedB.realisedC.decidedD.understood解析:decide“决定”,根据下文的内容可判断出他们决定把迈克尔(Michael)智力测试的分数作为一次错误的成绩。argue “辩论,争论,争辩(某事、某论点等);realise“领悟,了解,体会”;understand“懂得,理解,领会(真意等),知道”。答案:C45A.jokeB.mistakeC.warningD.wonder解析:mistake“错误”。根据下文中的“we should treat him as usual”可判断出他们决定把迈克尔(
73、Michael)智力测试的分数作为一次错误的成绩。joke “笑话”;warning“警告”;wonder“奇迹,奇观”。答案:B46A.speciallyB.strictlyC.naturallyD.carefully解析:naturally“自然地”,表示自然地对待迈克尔(Michael)。specially“特殊地”;strictly“严格地”;carefully“小心地”。答案:C47A.poorB.goodC.averageD.standard解析:good“好的”,根据下文中的“.which was a great comfort.”可判断出迈克尔(Michael)获得了好的学习成
74、绩。poor “低劣的”;average“平均的,普通的,一般的”;standard“标准的,规范的”。答案:B48A.inB.aboutC.ofD.for解析:in“在方面”,根据其宾语biology and chemistry可判断出尤其是在生物和化学方面迈克尔(Michael)的成绩特别优秀。答案:A49A.visitedB.choseC.passedD.entered解析:enter“进入”,根据其宾语“Indiana University”可判断出在1965年迈克尔(Michael)考入了这所大学。visit “游览,参观”;choose “选择,选定”;pass “经过,通过,穿过
75、,越过”。答案:D50A.allowedB.describedC.requiredD.offered解析:由题意可知他选修的课程比学这门专业所需要的课程要多。require“需要”;allow“准许(做某事),许可(某现象存在)”;describe“记述,叙述,描写”;offer“提供”。答案:C51A.missedB.heldC.delayedD.attended解析:attend “出席”;miss“错过”;hold “举行”;delay“延迟,拖延”。答案:D52A.highB.sameC.lowD.different解析:根据上文的内容可判断出迈克尔(Michael)在小时候的智商是很
76、低的,这时,作者把他的智商分数很低这件事告诉了他。答案:C53A.curiouslyB.eagerlyC.calmlyD.jokingly解析:jokingly“开玩笑地”。根据迈克尔(Michael)说的话“My dear mum and dad never told me that I couldnt be a doctor,not until after I graduated from medical school!”可判断出他以开玩笑的口吻对自己的父母说。curiously “好奇地”;eagerly“热心地,急切地”;calmly“平静地,安静地,冷静地”;A、B、C三项都与当时的
77、语境不符。答案:D54A.faithB.interestC.prideD.delight解析:faith “信任”。根据上文的内容可判断出迈克尔(Michael)小时候的智商分数很低,但他的父母并没有把他当作低智商的儿童对待,而是像对待其他的孩子那样对待他,正是这种信任使他在学业上取得了成绩。interest “兴趣,爱好”;pride“骄傲,自尊(心),自豪”;delight “欢喜,高兴,愉快”。答案:A55A.looked forB.asked forC.waited forD.prepared for解析:ask for “要求”。根据下文中的“We went to the same
78、clinic.”和“This time Michael scored 126,an increase of 36 points.”可判断出迈克尔(Michael)要求再做一次智商测试。look for “寻找”;wait for“等待”;prepare for“准备”。答案:B56A.receivedB.acceptedC.organisedD.discussed解析:receive“接收,收到”,根据上文中的“In the clinic,I asked if Michael could be retested,so the specialist tested him again.”可判断出1
79、8年前迈克尔(Michael)在这个诊所里接受过智商测试。receive和accept均可表示“接收,收到”,但receive表示接收者客观地收到,并不表示愿意接受与否;accept表示接收者经过考虑,主观上愿意接受所接之物。organise“组织”;discuss“讨论”。根据文意可知,A项正确。答案:A57A.imperfectB.impossibleC.uncertainD.unsatisfactory解析:impossible“不可能的”。根据上文中的“This time Michael scored 126,an increase of 36 points.”可判断出一个人智商增加了
80、36分被认为是不可能的事。imperfect “不完美的,有缺点的”;uncertain“不确定的,易变的,不可靠的”;unsatisfactory“不能令人满意的”。答案:B58A.honestlyB.muchC.wellD.bravely解析:well“好地”,在此表示儿童能做得和成年人所期望的那样好。honestly “诚实地,老实地”;much“多”;bravely“勇敢地”。答案:C59A.hearB.learnC.expectD.speak解析:expect “期望”,在此表示他们能做得与家长和老师期望的那样好。hear“听说”;learn“学习”;speak“说话,说到”。答案:
81、C60A.wiseB.rudeC.shyD.stupid解析:根据下文中的“.he may play the role of a foolish child.”可判断出如果对孩子说他是愚蠢的,他们就会扮演愚蠢的孩子的角色。stupid “愚蠢的”;wise“聪明的”;rude“粗鲁的”;shy“羞怯的”。答案:D第卷第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)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。Ashrita Furman is a sportsman 61. likes the challenge of bre
82、aking Guinness records.Over the last 25 years,he has broken approximately 93 Guinness records.More than 20 of these he still holds,62.(include) the record for having the most records.63. these records are not made in any conventional sport like swimming or soccer.Ashrita attempts 64.(break) records
83、in very imaginative events and in very 65.(interest) places.The motivation to keep 66.(try) to break records comes through his 67.(devote) to Sri Chimony,an India meditation teacher.Every time Ashrita tries to break 68. record,he reaches a point where he feels he cannot 69.(physical) do any more.At
84、that moment,he goes deep within himself and 70.(connect) with his soul and his teacher.答案:61.who/that62.including63.But64.to break65.interesting66.trying67.devotion68.a69.physically70.connects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)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
85、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:在错的词下画一横线,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。I always wanted to be great scientist.I had these dreams of discovering a new drug that would save the life of hundreds of people.Unfortunate,I was never very good at chemi
86、stry at school and the teacher used to getting very cross with me.After a while,I decided I would become an inventor and designed an amazing new product which would become a household name.My parents were quite encouraged,but told me to be a little more realistic.A few weeks late,I had a brilliant i
87、dea for a pen that would write with upside down.To my disappointment,a friend of me point out that it was not a new discovery.答案:第一句:be后加a第二句:lifelives第三句:UnfortunateUnfortunately;gettingget第四句:designeddesign第五句:encouragedencouraging第六句:latelater;去掉with第七句:memine;pointpointed第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你是杨方,要竞选
88、班长(class president),请根据以下内容写一篇竞选演讲稿。1.你认为自己具备什么条件可以胜任班长职务?2.如果当选,你会为班级同学做些什么?注意:1.词数100左右;2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Hello,everybody!My name is Yang Fang.Im glad to have this opportunity to tell you why you should vote for me as class president.Thank you very much!参考范文:Hello,everybody!My name is Yang Fang.Im
89、 glad to have this opportunity to tell you why you should vote for me as class president.I am a responsible and sociable person,easy-going by nature.I like class work and enjoy serving others.In addition,I have various interests.I love singing and playing the drums as well as playing soccer.I am als
90、o a good listener and always open to different opinions.I am confident that I can do the job well.If I am lucky enough to win,firstly,I will help create an academic atmosphere so that everyone in our class can make progress in our lessons.For those who are falling behind,I will find ways to help them to catch up.Secondly,I will serve as a bridge between the teachers and us students.Finally,I will arrange activities outside classroom to relax ourselves.I believe I am the right person for this post and I hope to have your support.Thank you very much!
