1、第二单元测评(时间:120分钟满分:150分)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。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:Steve,I think we have gone off course.We have been cycling for an hour and theres no beach in sight.M:I dont think so.Ive been checking the map.Across
2、 this park to the international hotel,the beach is one mile from there.1.What is the speakers destination?A.The park.B.The beach.C.The hotel.答案BM:Nancy,are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this year?W:Actually,I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some friends.We just w
3、ant to do something for the people there.2.What is Nancys plan for Christmas?A.To have dinner at home.B.To do volunteer work.C.To visit some friends.答案BW:Oh no!I think weve just missed the bus.M:How can that be?It says here that the bus is arriving at 10:55.My watch says were five minutes ahead of t
4、ime.Wait a minute,the town hall clock is striking eleven.3.What is wrong with the mans watch?A.Its fast.B.Its stopped.C.Its slow.答案CM:There used to be a bookstore on the corner of Lear Road and Nelson Street.Is it still there?W:No,not any more.Its a restaurant now.The bookstore has moved to Huntingt
5、on Road,just next to the shopping center.4.Where is the bookstore now?A.On Lear Road.B.On Nelson Street.C.On Huntington Road.答案CW:Would you pick up some milk and eggs from the supermarket?M:Sure,do you need anything else?W:No.Oh wait!Get some bread,too.We dont have any for breakfast tomorrow.5.What
6、is the man going to do?A.Do some shopping.B.Give the woman a ride.C.Make breakfast.答案A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。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、7题。W:What can I do for you?M:Id like to return these books.W:Okay.Um,
7、what happened to this book?M:I dropped it,and the cover tore off.Sorry.W:Well,Im afraid youll have to pay a fine for the damage.M:How much?W:Three dollars.M:Thats not too bad.W:You can pay it now or at the end of the month.M:Ill pay it now.Here you are.6.Why does the woman charge the man?A.Hes retur
8、ned a book late.B.Hes damaged a book.C.Hes lost a book.答案B7.How does the man feel about the fine?A.Its acceptable.B.Its too much.C.Its unnecessary.答案A听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。W:Can I help you?M:Yes,Im looking for a gift for my daughters birthday.And I want something special.W:Right.Daughters are daddys littl
9、e girls.We have all kinds of sweet things that are specially designed for young girls.What about this set of heart-shaped teacups and saucers?Every time she pours a drink into the cup,a heart appears.The set includes six different coloured teacups and saucers.The price is $56.90.M:It looks quite goo
10、d.Whats that bag over there?W:Its an apple-tree-to-be gift set.It has everything needed to grow an apple tree:tree seed,pot,growing medium,and directions.M:Oh,this is a great idea.Many years later,it will grow into a big apple tree in the garden.And it will always remind her of this special birthday
11、.W:Yeah.Yeah.Isnt it great?M:How much is it?W:$24.95.M:Ill take the apple tree set.8.What is special about the teacups?A.They are finely decorated.B.They are sold with candles.C.They are shaped like hearts.答案C9.Why does the man take the apple-tree-to-be gift?A.It looks attractive.B.It provides instr
12、uctions.C.It will be a pleasant memory.答案C10.How much will the man pay for the girl?A.$24.95.B.$26.99.C.$56.90.答案A听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。W:Karl,dont you think you should take a break?You havent gone on a holiday for the last two years.M:I would like to,Susan,but it is not possible.Theres too much work.W:B
13、ut you look too tired.You need a break.M:I know.But as long as they dont hire more people,my chances are slim.W:Why dont they hire more people?M:Because they want to keep costs down.W:Have you discussed this with the manager?M:Well,I did have a word with him last month,but I dont think that helped m
14、uch.W:In that case,you should consider changing jobs.M:I have been thinking about it for a while.You would let me know if you find any positions available,wouldnt you?W:Of course.But you should also look for wanted ads.M:Ive already done that.But I havent yet found a job opening that suits my skills
15、.W:Dont lose hope.You will find a good job soon.11.What does Karl need according to Susan?A.A holiday.B.A promotion.C.A pay raise.答案A12.What does Karl think his company should do?A.Offer paid vacations.B.Keep costs down.C.Employ more people.答案C13.What does Susan agree to do for Karl?A.Watch for job
16、openings.B.Post an advertisement.C.Talk to his manager.答案A听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。M:Amy,how are you doing?W:Oh,hi Stuart.School is so crazy these days.And when Im not at school,Im at work.M:Hey,listen.Im getting together with Sarah and Paul tonight.And a few of our other friends are going to join us.And we
17、re,well,were going out to eat and then catch a movie.Why dont you come with us?W:Hey,Id love to,but I have to prepare for a test next week.M:Aw,come on.Were planning on having dinner around 6:30,and then seeing a movie at 7:30.Come on!W:I,I dont think.Id better.I havent been feeling well lately.M:Ye
18、ah,because you study too much.Come on,relax.And its Sarahs birthday,too.And were throwing her a small birthday party after the movie.It will be over at around 10:30 and youll be home half an hour later.Come on.W:Oh,okay.Where do we meet for the dinner?M:At the Chinese restaurant on Jackson Street.Il
19、l pick you up at six oclock.14.What is the womans original plan for tonight?A.Have a good rest.B.Study for an exam.C.Celebrate her birthday.答案B15.What does the man intend to do with friends at 6:30?A.Have dinner.B.Watch a movie.C.Have a party.答案A16.When will the party probably end?A.At 10:00.B.At 10
20、:30.C.At 11:00.答案B17.How does the man sound?A.Enthusiastic.B.Impatient.C.Hesitant.答案A听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。W:This is Radio Oxton.Its ten oclock,and here is the local news.The hot dry weather is still causing problems.It hasnt rained for six weeks,and water is in short supply.The police have asked the lo
21、cal people not to water their gardens more than once a week during the emergency period.The washing of cars is completely banned.The temperature at 2 pm yesterday was a record thirty-two degrees.Hospitals have reported a large number of cases caused by the extreme heat.Old people and babies are most
22、 at risk.Unfortunately,the weather forecast says the hot dry weather will continue for three or four more days.Who says it always rains in England?There has been a small fire at Oxton general hospital.More than twenty patients were moved away from part of the building as firemen went for the fire.Th
23、e fire was not serious.The firemen stopped it in a couple of minutes and everything now is back to normal.Well,thats the news at ten oclock.The next news will be in two hours at midday.18.What is the talk mainly about?A.Disease control.B.Local events.C.Government service.答案B19.What is prohibited at
24、present in Oxton?A.Watering gardens.B.Smoking outdoors.C.Washing cars.答案C20.What does the speaker say about the fire?A.It destroyed a building.B.It caused serious injuries.C.It was quickly put out.答案C第二部分阅读(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答案。AWelcome to Reading Museu
25、ms Hands-on Learning ServiceDuring the past 100 years,Reading Museum has always been offering learning opportunities to schools,and we hope to continue this tradition for the next 100 years with your support.Victorian SchoolroomThe session takes place in a grand reconstruction of a schoolroom in a l
26、ate nineteenth century Board School.The children will experience a wide range of Victorian style lessons and use slate boards and dip pens.The session leader will play the role of a Victorian teacher but will come out of the role during the session to comfort the children.We provide costume for all
27、children.Victorian ToysOur Victorian nanny delivers this interesting session.The nanny will help children to explore the differences between rich and poor childrens toys from the past.During the session the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.Victorian ChristmasIn a specially de
28、corated room the children will find out how the Victorians introduced many of our Christmas customs.They will make a simple card or present to take home.For up-to-date prices and session details,please visit our website.For all session bookings please phone us on 01189373400.Reservation at least 4 w
29、eeks in advance is advised.Please be ready to tell us when you wish to come,the session(s) you wish to book and the year group of pupils.Our sessions take place between 10:00 and 12:00 or 12:30 and 14:30.The maximum group size is 35 pupils.We recommend that you bring 5 adults for each group.【语篇解读】本文
30、是一篇广告。具体介绍了参与阅读博物馆的实践活动的相关情况。21.What can the children do in Victorian Toys?A.They can learn the differences between rich and poor children.B.They can learn something about Christmas customs.C.They can take home the toys made by themselves.D.They can get interesting Victorian style lessons.答案C解析细节理解题
31、。根据Victorian Toys部分“During the session the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.”可知,孩子们在Victorian Toys这个环节可以把自制的物品带回家。22.What can we know about Victorian Christmas?A.The children have to be with their parents.B.The children act as Christmas Father.C.At least 35 children are requi
32、red.D.Each session will last for 2 hours.答案D解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Our sessions take place between 10:00 and 12:00 or 12:30 and 14:30.”可知,所有的课程都是2个小时的时间。23.What should you do if you want to attend the sessions?A.Visit its website often.B.Book at least 4 weeks in advance.C.Explain your ideas on the phone.D.
33、Know the history about Victorian customs.答案B解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Reservation at least 4 weeks in advance is advised.”可知,如果你想参加该项目,要至少提前4周预订。BWhat would you do if you could see into the future?And more importantly,what would you do if you werent happy with what you saw?These are the questions explored in
34、Disneys new movie,Tomorrowland.Tomorrowland tells the story of a wide-eyed dreamer named Casey as she follows her curiosity down a path of adventure and danger.When a strange sign shows an alternate(交替的) reality,Casey begins a magical journey into another world.As she struggles to make sense of this
35、 new world,Casey meets a scientist named Frank.Together they carry out a task to uncover the mysteries of a land that exists between time and space:Tomorrowland.According to Britt Robertson,the entire movie has been filled with secrecy.In fact,she had to audition(试镜) many times for the part of Casey
36、 before she was even allowed to read the script(剧本).Robertson says that being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future.“I always think about going green and trying to help the world with things I can do,” she told TFK.“I think the greatest things we can do to help a
37、re simple things.The small stuff counts.”Robertson auditioned for it for a very long time before she even read the script.Once she read the script,she just loved how full the story was.She was satisfied by it.She felt happy,like she had just been on an adventurous ride.She was also sad,joyful,and ho
38、peful.She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script and it really got her thinking and it made her want to be a more positive person.She was very happy when she found out she got the role.It felt like all her hard work paid off.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了迪士尼影片明日世界,影片中的大眼睛姑娘给观众留下了深刻的印象,她就是Casey的扮演者布丽特罗伯森。24.
39、What do we know about Britt Robertson from the passage?A.She could see into the future.B.She is the author of the story.C.She plays the part of Casey.D.She is a wide-eyed dreamer.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第三段中“she had to audition many times for the part of Casey”和第四段的“when she found out she got the role”可知,她在影片中
40、扮演Casey。25.What does the underlined phrase “make sense of” most probably mean?A.Enter.B.Know.C.Cover.D.Miss.答案B解析词义猜测题。根据第二段的最后一句可知,他们两人执行了一项揭开存在于时间和宇宙之间的明日世界的秘密可知,该短语的意思为“了解;弄懂”,所以选B项。26.What lesson does Robertson get from the movie?A.Look at the future positively.B.Be sure to do many great things.
41、C.Small things are simple things.D.The world is full of secret.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第三段中“.being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future”可知,演这部电影使她更积极地看待未来。27.After reading the script,Robertson .A.felt very excited B.had a mixed feeling C.felt successful D.went on a magical
42、 journey答案B解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script”可知,B项中的“a mixed feeling”与此相符。CThe worlds insects are going down the path of extinction,threatening a “catastrophic collapse of natures ecosystems”,according to the first global scientific review.More than 40%of insect spe
43、cies are declining and a third are endangered,the analysis found.The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals,birds and reptiles.“It should be of huge concern to all of us,for insects are at the heart of every food web.They pollinate(授粉) the large majority of plant species,keep
44、the soil healthy,recycle nutrients,control pests,and much more.Love them or loathe them,we humans cannot survive without insects,”said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.The analysis,published in the journal Biological Conservation,says intensive(集约型)agriculture is the main driv
45、er of the declines,particularly the heavy use of pesticides.Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors.“If insect species losses cannot be stopped,this will have catastrophic consequences for both the planets ecosystems and for the survival of mankind.It is very rapid.In 10 years y
46、ou will have a quarter less,in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none,” said review author Francisco Snchez-Bayo,at the University of Sydney,Australia.One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on many birds,reptiles,amphibians and fish that eat insects.“If this food source is
47、 taken away,all these animals starve to death,” he said.Such effects have already been seen in Puerto Rico,where a recent study revealed a 98% fall in ground insects over 35 years.Matt Shardlow,at the conservation charity Buglife,said:“It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful sta
48、te of the worlds insect populations.It is increasingly obvious that the planets ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible trends.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是,昆虫数量的减少对自然生态系统的危害。28.Why are people worried about the insect decline?A.They are vi
49、tal to ecosystems.B.They provide food for pests.C.They pollinate all plants.D.They enrich the soil.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段中“The worlds insects are going down the path of extinction,threatening a catastrophic collapse of natures ecosystems”可知,人们之所以担心昆虫数量的减少,是因为它们对生态系统至关重要。29.What is the main cause of insect
50、 losses?A.More and more trees.B.Restrictions on pesticides.C.Upgrading agriculture.D.Friendly environment.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第三段中“The analysis,published in the journal Biological Conservation,says intensive agriculture is the main driver of the declines,particularly the heavy use of pesticides.”可知,发表在生物保护
51、杂志上的分析说集约农业是昆虫下降的主要驱动力,尤其是大量使用农药。30.Where can you find the exact time of insect losses?A.In Paragraph 1.B.In Paragraph 2.C.In Paragraph 3.D.In Paragraph 4.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段中“In 10 years you will have a quarter less,in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none”可知,在第四段中可以找到昆虫损失的确切时间。3
52、1.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Humans can survive the punishment of nature.B.Insect declining is breaking natures ecosystems.C.Natures ecosystems are influenced by humans.D.Insects and animals are dying out in Puerto Rico.答案B解析主旨大意题。最后一段中提到“看到这些显示世界昆虫种群的可怜状态的证据是发人深思的。越来越明显的是,地球的生态正受到破
53、坏,为了预防和改变这些可怕的趋势,需要一个强大和全球的努力”。由此推知,本文最佳主题是“Insect declining is breaking natures ecosystems(昆虫数量的减少正在破坏自然生态系统)”。DStudies have shown most people fail to realize how much time they spend on their smart phones each day.Frank and Amelias family were put to a test,using a free app called “Moment-screen T
54、ime Tracker”.The VascellarosFrank,Amelia,14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe,and 17-year-old Samall said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.“Honestly,I dont feel like Im on my phone a lot,” Amelia Vascellaro said.Amelia was on her phone far less often tha
55、n Frank,according to the app.While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone,Frank spent close to four hours on his phonewhich came as a shock to him.The childrens times varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.Minneapolis-based Dr Kirsten Lind Seal sees pho
56、ne usage come up a lot among families.Lind Seal said many family members phone use has become problematic.“If we hear more than once,Do you have to be on your phone right now?Can you please put your phone down?Did you hear what I said? it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family re
57、lationships and our daily lives,” she said.Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their
58、 social and emotional skills.“What we find is that we are really losing out on empathythe ability to understand other peoples feelings and problemswhen we spend a lot of time on our smart phones to communicate with other people,”she said.【语篇解读】本文是议论文。通过使用一款应用软件跟踪发现,很多人没有意识到自己每天花费很多时间使用手机。文章建议人们放下手机,
59、应该进行更多的面对面的交流。32.How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?A.Satisfied.B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested.D.Astonished.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第二段中“all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.”可知,Vascellaro一家对这个测试结果感到惊讶,他们没有想到自己每天花费那么多的时间使用手机。33.Wh
60、y did Lind Seal mention the three questions in paragraph 5?A.To encourage people to live a simple life.B.To explain the signs of problematic phone use.C.To show the importance of close relationships.D.To ask people if they use phones too much.答案B解析推理判断题。由第四段中“Lind Seal said many family members phone
61、 use has become problematic.”可知,Lind Seal提出这三个问题是为了说明我们过多使用手机。34.What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?A.We should make more face-to-face communication.B.We can understand each other better using smartphones.C.Our ability of empathy is strengthened by smartphones.D.Smartphone usage
62、 improves the teens emotional skills.答案A解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills.”和引述的话可知,我们应该多进行面对面的交流。35.Where is this text most likely from?A.A diary.B.A guidebook.C.A nov
63、el.D.A magazine.答案D解析推理判断题。通读全文,本文从一项研究入手,讲述人们对手机的依赖,最后建议人们应该进行更多的面对面的交流,故此篇文章最有可能来自杂志。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。Futurologists are making a lot of predictions about our future life.36By 2048,some futurologists foresee that some “talking” buildings will appear
64、in our life.By the middle of the century,its believed that buildings will be able to “talk” to people through various sensors when the heating needs to be turned on.37Instead,a lot of networks will appear,which can be compared to a human nervous system.In the next 30 years,buildings will be made fro
65、m concrete plastics and shape-changing materials.All of them can heal themselves at that time.38there will be a need for new kinds of elevators,through which vehicles could even travel into the buildings.German engineers have already started working on such technology called Multi.By mid-century,sci
66、entists believe that buildings will be miles tall.Some of them may be very large and they can function as small cities.By comparison,at present,the worlds tallest building,the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,measures 829.8 metres high.39their windows will be replaced by virtual screens.In this way,people can
67、choose any view as they like.At height extremes,a London Spaceport is also likely to come into being by 2048 as the space industry develops very quickly.There is a huge cost advantage going to space from as high a base as possible.40A.As cities are being very crowded,B.As a result,there will be no s
68、witches.C.As the future building can rise through the clouds,D.As architects are racing to develop the worlds tallest buildings,E.They are predicting how we will travel,work and live in the next 30 years.F.Therefore,a spaceport is very likely to be over 10km,using carbon-based materials.G.What is mo
69、re likely,though,is that planes will become smarter and may even become autonomous.答案与解析【语篇解读】未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做很多预测,他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活。36.E根据上文提到的“未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做很多预测”可知,E项“他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活”可承接上文。37.B根据上文的“will be able to talk to people.when the heating needs to be turned on”可知,B项是上文的结果。38
70、.D根据下文的“there will be a need for new kinds of elevators.”可知,D项可作为过渡,引出下文。39.C根据下文的“their windows”可知,上文应该提到高楼,所以选C项。D项虽提到“the worlds tallest buildings”,但是和下文无法衔接。40.F本段提到“a London Spaceport”,F项和上文构成因果关系,而且Spaceport为同词复现。第三部分语言运用(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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最
71、佳选项。When Heather McHugh,a poet,won a$500,000 “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation,she didnt buy a luxurious car or fly to Paris.41,she put the money in the bank and 42writing poems.In 2011,she finally 43what to do with it.That year,Heathers godson and his wife 44their first child,a beautiful
72、 baby girl but severely disabled.“I saw how peoples 45can change overnight.I started thinking about people in a 46situation,” says Heather.She 47there were millions of caregivers taking care of the chronically (慢性地) ill or disabled.So in 2012,Heather 48a non-profit organization offering a seven-day
73、vacation,with all 49paid,to people who have been caregivers for at least ten years.Tricia was one of the first caregivers to go on vacation.When Tricia got a call saying she was offered a 50vacation,she couldnt believe it; disbelief even defeated her concern about leaving her two kids.Tricia went,an
74、d her favourite parts of the trip were to enjoy the 51things.“I got to eat hot food hot and cold food cold.I could go to bed when I wanted to and wake up whenever I chose to,” says Tricia.She was afraid the 52would return when the 53was over,but to her surprise,it hasnt been back since.Heather says
75、Tricias 54resembles those of the other ten caregivers she helps every year.“Before the vacation they are so stressed,but the changing is so amazing.They reflect and relax.It feels 55like another world and gives them a chance to see their lives from another angle,” she adds.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Heather
76、 McHugh利用自己的五十万美元奖金建立了一个非营利组织,为照顾慢性病患者和残疾人的护理员提供免费休假,让她们到新的环境中,从不一样的角度来看待她们的人生。41.A.However B.ThereforeC.Instead D.Besides答案C解析根据文章首句可知,在获得了五十万美元的奖金后,她并没有购买豪车或去巴黎(旅游),反而(Instead),她将这些钱存入银行。42.A.continued B.quittedC.practiced D.started答案A解析她(这位诗人)获奖后,将奖金存进银行,继续(continued)写诗。43.A.thought over B.wonder
77、edC.talked about D.decided答案D解析根据下文中的“Heather a non-profit organization offering a seven-day vacation”可知,此处表示在2011年,她终于决定(decided)如何使用这笔钱。44.A.held B.welcomedC.lost D.saved答案B解析Heather的教子和他的妻子迎来了他们的第一个孩子,那是一个漂亮的女婴,但是有严重的残疾。welcome“迎接”,符合语境。45.A.feelings B.futureC.lives D.routine答案C解析根据语境,并结合上文中提到的He
78、ather的教子和他的妻子生下了一个残疾的女婴可知,Heather看到了人的生活(lives)是如何在一夜之间发生改变的。46.A.different B.similarC.worse D.better答案B解析根据上文提到的Heather的教子和他的妻子生下了一个残疾女婴并且Heather看到了人的生活是如何在一夜之间发生改变的可知,Heather开始关注那些有相似(similar)境遇的人。47.A.discovered B.claimedC.admitted D.felt答案A解析她发现(discovered)有数百万照顾慢性病患者和残疾人的护理员。48.A.donated B.foun
79、dC.visited D.formed答案D解析因此Heather在2012年建立了一个非营利组织,为那些当护理员至少十年的人提供七天免费休假。49.A.taxes B.salaryC.expenses D.rent答案C解析参见上题解析。expense“花费”,符合语境。tax “税”;salary “薪水”;rent “租金”。50.A.free B.caringC.short D.long答案A解析根据上文提到的“all expenses paid ”可知,自然是免费的(free)休假。51.A.wonderful B.deliciousC.peaceful D.simple答案D解析根
80、据空后的“I got to eat hot food hot and cold food cold.I could go to bed when I wanted to and wake up whenever I chose to”可知,Tricia在度假时所做的事情都是很普通、很简单的(simple)事情。52.A.heaviness B.painC.sadness D.disbelief答案A解析根据上文可知,Tricia是一个护理员,平时的工作都是照顾病人,生活少有放松的时候,故heaviness“沉闷”符合语境。53.A.entertainment B.dreamC.vacation
81、 D.freedom答案C解析根据第四段第一句“Tricia was one of the first caregivers to go on vacation.”可知选C项。54.A.comment B.storyC.surprise D.fortune答案B解析上文讲述的是Tricia享受免费休假的故事,故B项story “故事”符合语境。55.A.slightly B.interestinglyC.magically D.mostly答案C解析这感觉非常神奇(magically),就像是另外一个世界,并且给了她们一个从另一个角度(angle)看待她们的生活的机会。第二节(共10小题;每小
82、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。Are you interested in science?What do you think about self-repair technology?In the first Terminator movie,there is a moment 56. the metal machine from the future begins to repair his mechanical (机械的) arm.The ability of non-human things to repair themselve
83、s is 57. (surprise) and leaves a deep 58. (impress) on many people.This is perhaps one reason why people began to take 59. interest in the research being done by Professor Duncan Wass and his team at the University of Bristol.They have developed a self-repairing material that could 60. (use) to fix
84、the wings and body of aeroplanes.Professor Wass and his team found inspiration in the processes of the human body.As Professor Wass explains,“If you cut 61. (you) finger,there are mechanisms (结构) that repair that damage.Can we put the self-healing (自愈) functions that we have in an airplane wing?If y
85、ou do that,youre not going to repair a huge hole in the airplane wing.What we should be able 62. (repair) are the tiny cracks that lead 63. the problems later on.”When 64. (ask) about other possible applications,Professor Wass says “Bicycle frames (框架) or sports equipment are 65. (general) where you
86、 can imagine this being used.”答案与解析【语篇解读】你对科学感兴趣吗?你觉得自我修复技术怎么样?56.when考查关系副词。设空处引导定语从句,修饰先行词moment且在从句中作时间状语,故填when。57.surprising考查形容词。设空处作表语,说明主语The ability of non-human things to repair themselves的特征,故填surprising。58.impression考查名词。leave a deep impression on.意为“给留下深刻印象”。59.an考查冠词。take an interest i
87、n.意为“对感兴趣”。60.be used考查被动语态。material与use之间是被动关系,且设空处前有情态动词could,故填be used。61.your考查代词。设空处在此作定语,意为“你的”, 故填your。62.to repair考查固定结构。be able to do sth意为“能够做某事”。63.to考查介词。lead to 意为“导致,造成”。64.asked考查非谓语动词。ask与Professor Wass之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,又因ask表示的动作先于谓语动作发生,故填asked。65.generally考查副词。设空处修饰谓语动词are,故填副词generally
88、(一般)。第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华,获悉中国日报(China Daily)将举办“厉害了,我的国”(Amazing China)手机摄影大赛。请写封邮件建议你的美国留学生朋友George参加,邮件内容包括:1.作品要求:展示风土人情,附上作品名称;2.投稿方式与截止时间:12月30日前发邮件至邮箱;3.表示愿意提供帮助。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头及结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。Dear George,How is everything going?Yours,Li Hua参考范文Dear George,How
89、is everything going?I have some exciting news for you that China Daily will hold a mobile photo contest named “Amazing China”.I know you have a great love for photography,so why not give it a try?The contest welcomes submissions about natural scenery,attractive figures or local customs of China.It w
90、ill be better if each photo is accompanied with a title.Youd better send your photos to the mailbox and the deadline for entries will be Dec.30th.I believe it is a great opportunity to share your precious experiences with us.I am looking forward to seeing your great works.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材
91、料,根据其内容和所给的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 I was ten years old,I lived with my family in a small house in rural South Jersey.I often accompanied my mother to the A&P to buy groceries.Without a car,we walked,and I would help her carry the bags.My mother had to shop everything carefully,as she
92、 was a waitress,and her salary barely sustained(勉强维持) us.One day,while she was weighing prices,a promotional display for the World Book Encyclopedia caught my eye.The volumes were beautifully cream-coloured.Volume was ninety-nine cents with a ten-dollar purchase.All I could think of while shopping w
93、as the book.I stood at the register with my mother,holding my breath as the cashier rang up the items.It came to over eleven dollars.My mother produced a five,some singles,and a handful of change.As she was counting out the money,I somehow found the courage to ask for the encyclopedia(百科全书).“Could w
94、e get one?”I said,showing her the display.“Its only ninety-nine cents.”I did not understand my mothers increasing anxiety; she did not have enough change and had to sacrifice a large can of peas to pay the amount,“Not now,Patricia,” she said sternly(严厉地).“Today is not a good day.”I packed the grocer
95、ies and followed her home,upset.The next Saturday,my mother gave me a dollar and sent me to the A&P alone.Two quarts of milk and a loaf of breadthats what a dollar in 1957.I went straight to the World Book display.There was only one first volume left,which I placed in my cart(购物车).I didnt need a car
96、t,but took one so I could read as I went up and down the aisles.A lot of time went by and I knew I had to leave,but I couldnt bear to part with the book.With no detective in sight,I,impulsively(冲动地),put it inside my shirt and zipped up my jacket.I was a tall,skinny kid,and I am certain the shape of
97、the book was obvious.Paragraph 1:My heart beating rapidly,I headed for the register.Paragraph 2:Back home,I told my mother what I had promised the detective.参考范文Paragraph 1:My heart beating rapidly,I headed for the register.I paid the dollar for the three items and was about to leave when I felt a h
98、eavy tap on my shoulder.It was a big detective.“You stole something.You will be searched,” he announced.Horrified,I slid the book out from inside the shirt and handed it over.“An encyclopedia?” he asked,somewhat surprised.“Yes,” I whispered,trembling.“Why didnt you ask your parents to purchase it?”
99、“I did,but they didnt have the money.” With a sigh,he made me promise to tell my parents about my wrongdoing and then let me leave.Paragraph 2:Back home,I told my mother what I had promised the detective.Unexpectedly,she didnt explode as usual.She fell silent,looking extremely anxious.Consumed with
100、guilt,I gathered my courage,apologized and promised that it would never ever happen again.“All will be OK!” said my mother,wrapping me in her arms.Then she told me that she would go to the A&P to tell the detective I had admitted and that I should play outside.Hours later,when I was back home,I noticed a bag with my name on it.I opened it and packed inside was the World Book Encyclopedia,Volume .
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