1、重点班英语周练(4.11)(时间:60分钟 满分:100分)第部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分42分)第节(共16题;每题2分,满分32分)阅读下列短,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe worlds first hydrogen-powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began carrying passengers Monday in Germanys northern Lower Saxony state. The new train will run 100-kilometer trips and
2、can travel up to 140 kilometers an hour.A French railroad company called Alstom built the two trains. Team in Germany and France cooperated on the project, which was supported by the German government. The new train model, called the Coradia iLint, signals the beginning of efforts in Germany and oth
3、er nations to move away from pollution-producing diesel (柴油) trains.The Coradia iLint is designed to run on non-electrified train lines with low levels of noise.It uses a process that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electrical power. If the system produces more energy than the train needs at
4、 that time, it can store the extra energy in batteries. The only emissions are water and steam.A single tank of hydrogen can run a Coradia iLint train for about 1,000 kilometers. This is very similar to the distance a diesel-powered train can run on with a single tank.Hydrogen-powered trains cost mo
5、re than diesel trains to build. But Alstom officials say the operating costs are much lower. The company plans to provide another 14 Coradia iLint trains to Lower Saxony by 2021.The head of railroad operations in the area, Carmen Schwabl, praised replacing diesel trains with hydrogen. She said the m
6、ove was an important first step in using clean-burning technologies to reach climate protection goals.Officials say the areas many wind turbines(涡轮机) will produce part of the energy to create the hydrogen to power the trains.Alstom says several other European countries have also expressed interest i
7、n developing hydrogen train systems. France has already said it wants its first hydrogen train to be operating by 2022.1. Why did Germany build the new trains?A. To replace diesel trains.B. To carry more passengers.C. To make traveling much easier.D. To develop friendship with France.2. What is one
8、advantage of the Coradia iLint?A. It runs without making any noise.B. It doesnt use electrical power.C. It costs much less to run.D. It is cheaper to make it.3. It can be concluded that hydrogen trains .A. are widely usedB. are environmentally friendlyC. can stop air pollutionD. can produce water an
9、d oxygen4. What might be the best title for the text?A. Saving Natural ResourcesB. Efforts to Reduce EmissionsC. Worlds First Hydrogen TrainsD. A New Way to Make ElectricityBScientists in England are using two selfdirected water vehicles to explore the animal and plant life of the Celtic Sea.The Cel
10、tic Sea is a body of water off the southern coast of Ireland.The area is known for its unusual sea life.Scientists want to know why sea creatures are so attracted to this part of the Atlantic Ocean.One of the research vehicles is powered by batteries ( 电 池 ).It collects information for the National
11、Oceanography Center in Southampton,England,and the World Wildlife Fund.The vehicles low energy requirements permit it to stay floating on water for up to 30 days.Reports of what it finds in the Celtic Sea are sent by satellite.Stephen Woodward is an engineer who helped design the vehicle.He says the
12、 vehicle has equipment that can discover small organisms called zooplankton ( 浮 游 动 物 ) and fish.He adds that other sensing equipment measures water currents and other features of sea life.The vehicle also creates a map of the sea.Another vehicle is powered by the sun and the wind.It can stay floati
13、ng on water for months.The robotic vehicle sends information about the socalled biodiversity hotspots.A biodiversity hotspot is an area of an ocean that has a lot of plant and animal life activity.Lavinia Suberg is one of the scientists studying the Celtic Sea.She says productive ocean areas,like th
14、e Celtic Sea,attract zooplankton.The zooplankton then attracts fish.She adds that areas with a large increase of fish often attract sea mammals and birds.Using these robotic ocean vehicles greatly reduces the cost of exploring the sea with manned laboratories.Scientists can spend more time analyzing
15、 the collected information.They say the research will give them a better understanding of the needs of the Celtic Sea for future management and protection.5. Why do the British scientists explore the Celtic Sea?A. To study the geography of the sea.B. To learn why the sea is rich in sea life.C. To te
16、st their selfdirected water vehicles.D. To learn about the sea creatures in the sea. 6According to the text,the water vehicles Aare controlled directly by humansB. work depending on the map of the seaC. can send the information back directlyD. can keep floating on water for a long time7According to
17、Lavinia Suberg,the sea mammals and birds Aare afraid of living aloneB. mainly feed on zooplanktonC. like to live in warm ocean areasD. are especially interested in fish 8What is the last paragraph mainly about? AThe aim of sea exploration.B. The cost of exploring the sea.C. The importance of the wat
18、er vehicles.D. Ways to deal with the collected information.CSome people asked me how I could suggest the expenses of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars,at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death.I know that they do not expect an answer such as“Oh,I did not know that there
19、 are children dying from hunger,but from now on I will stop any kind of space research until mankind has solved that problem!” In fact,I have known of this long before.But I firmly believe that by working for the space program we can make some contributionsto the relief and eventual solution of such
20、 serious problems as poverty and hunger on the earth.Two basic factors causing the poverty and hunger problems are the production of food and the distribution ( 分 布 ) of food.In fact,large areas of land could be used far better if efficient methods of farming,fertilizer use,weather forecasting,field
21、 selection,planting,crop surveys,harvest planning and so on were applied.The best tool for the improvement of all these methods undoubtedly is the artificial Earth satellite.Circling the globe at a high altitude,it can screen wide areas of land within a short time;it can observe and measure a large
22、variety of factors indicating the status and condition of crops,soil,droughts,rainfall,snow cover,etc. Besides,in modern society,there is a continuing great need for new basic knowledge in science if we wish to improve the conditions of human life on the earth.We need more knowledge in physics and c
23、hemistry,in biology and physiology,and particularly in medicine to cope with all these problems which threaten mans life:hunger,disease,overpopulation,pollution of water and the environment.In a way,the space age not only holds out a mirror in which we cansee ourselves,it also provides us with the t
24、echnologies.9. The passage is mainly discussing about A. whether the childrens dying from hunger is the major problemB. whether there is an effective way to avoid the global starvationC. whether the authors suggestion has been taken into serious considerationD. whether it is worth spending much mone
25、y on the space research10. According to the author,what plays an important part in dealing with poverty and hunger?AFood supply.BMethods of farming.CGovernment support.DModern technology. 11The second paragraph is mainly developed by Amaking comparisonB. giving explanationC. giving examplesD. offeri
26、ng advice12. From the last paragraph,we can infer that Amore basic knowledge is required to be learned Btechnologies can help to improve our living quality Cwe can live a more peaceful and happier lifeDthere are different views on the space ageDAmazing concept images have shown what homes of the fut
27、ure could look like,as preparations are made for the worlds first freeform 3Dprinted property (房产).Experts will build a house called Curve Appeal,which will be 3Dprinted offsite before being put together onsite to create two outside walls,a roof and an inside part.These four main sections will then
28、be joined together.Although 3Dprinted buildings have been made before,this hometo be constructed in Chattanooga,Tennessee,later this yearwill be the first of its kind,as it will contain no regular shapes or angles.The house is the creation of the design company WATG,based in London and California.Th
29、e design for Curve Appeal draws inspiration from the Case Study House program.The architects leading the program were famed for constantly pushing the limits in terms of minimalist ( 极 简 主 义 ) materials,and trying to create openplan spaces that focused on enhancing ( 增 强 ) natural light.In a written
30、 statement,a spokesman for WATG said, “Employing many of the same modern design principles,Curve Appeal is the next evolutionary step.Its important that the architecture and the environment work together harmoniously.The chosen site is steps away from the Tennessee River in a beautiful wooded,sunlit
31、 area.”WATG was awarded the first prize in the Freeform Home Design Challenge in 2016 andgiven prize money of $8,000 to make its plans a reality.The competition was aimed at architects,designers,engineers and artists.Participants were challenged to design a 600 to 800 sqft singlefamily home that ret
32、hinks traditional aesthetics (美学),ergonomics,construction, building systems and structure.Over the last year,WATGs Chicago office has been developing their design with Branch Technology.This project is currently underway,working towards breaking ground later thisyear.Once completed,the Curve Appeal
33、home will have open and lightfilled inside livingspaces.13. From the passage we can know that Curve Appeal Awill be different from an ordinary houseB. is the first 3Dprinted buildingC. has apparent walls and a roofD. was ever built in the world14. Where is the architecture located according to Parag
34、raph 4? AFar away from the Tennessee River.B. In the woods near the Tennessee River.C. Between the Tennessee River and the woods.D. Next to some modern architectures.15. What does the Freeform Home Design Challenge do? AIt motivates participants to design at random.B. It emphasizes traditions rather
35、 than modernization.C. It sponsors competitors when necessary.D. It helps put creative ideas into practice. 16Whats the passage mainly about?A. What our homes will look like in the future.B. The Freeform Home Design Challenge.C. The worlds first freeform 3Dprinted house.D. The development of 3D in a
36、rchitecture.第节(共5题;每题2分,满分10分)根据短内容,从短后的选项中选出能填空处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Wanda Austin, an internationally celebrated engineer and aerospace industry (航空航天业) leader, has been a part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)industry since her earliest professional days working at Rockw
37、ell International. 17 Raised in a lowincome neighborhood in the Bronx, Dr.Austin always favored math in school above all else; she found comfort in the fact that maths answers couldnt be argued. 18 It wasnt until she started working as an engineering tutor when receiving the higher education that sh
38、e realized what she really wanted to be occupied in: STEM.Austin began working at Aerospace as one of the few female engineers, a trend that hasnt changed much between her start at the company in 1982 and now. 19 The success in the GPS satellite, Air Force communications and the Pentagons global net
39、work of strategic communications, all led to her eventual promotion to CEO and President of Aerospace. 20 Her most recent commitment is to motivate the next generation of learners to study STEM disciplines, as she hopes to serve as a role model for young women and minorities looking to go down simil
40、ar paths.And shes started programs to strengthen STEM learning for everyone.Austins advice for aspiring engineers in around something you might not expect. 21 To her, it is just as important to study as it is to be able to talk about the impact of the STEM work to those outside of the disciplines.AD
41、r.Austin pays great attention to the education BShe highlights the virtue of strong communicationC. Still, she achieved a series of impressive performancesD. The passion drove her undergraduate and graduate studiesE. Her love for STEM began long before the start of her career FDr.Austin is never one
42、 to shy away from a difficult challengeGMaybe her initiatives will be enough to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders第部分 语运(共两节,满分30分)第节 完形填空(共15题;每题1分,满分15分)阅读下短,从短后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填空处的最佳选项。It was the first day I was able to get out of bed since getting my heart shattered ( 难 过 的 ).
43、 I decided to have a 22 , trying to start feeling human again.When my hairdresser asked how I had been, I wanted to say “fine” because thats what youre 23 to do when you make small talk. 24 I even realized what was happening, tears started rolling down my cheeks. 25 missing a beat, this woman who 26
44、 knew me gathered me in her arms and 27 me as I cried.She said, “I can feel all your pain and its 28 .”I had been feeling so 29 sad and hopeless for days. When people we open our hearts and souls to 30 us, we lose faith.I was 31 that I couldnt hold myself together for a simple haircut. I felt like m
45、y tears were admitting my 32 . I had lost a friend, and lost a home.But this stranger took care of me in a way that I 33 . I opened up to someone I hardly knew, and just let all my hurt pour out into her arms, and she did the same. We 34 together.In just that moment, my 35 closed just a bit more, an
46、d it reminded that there were truly 36 people in this world. I began to understand that I was not alone.22. A. meal23. A. supposedB. haircutB. askedC. bathC. allowedD. tripD. taught24. A. SinceB. ThoughC. UnlessD. Before25. A. UponB. WithoutC. BeyondD. After26. A. totallyB. slightlyC. hardlyD. actua
47、lly27. A. followedB. controlledC. heldD. left28. A. heartbreakingB. satisfyingC. surprisingD. interesting29. A. strangelyB. reasonablyC. suddenlyD. terribly30. A. hurtB. changeC. frightenD. fool31. A. disappointedB. embarrassedC. discouragedD. confused32. A. regretB. illnessC. pressureD. failure33.
48、A. requiredB. agreedC. neededD. hated34. A. struggledB. criedC. foughtD. decided35. A. pityB. mouthC. hopeD. wound36. A. smartB. richC. goodD. professional第节 语法填空 (共10题;每题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下短,在空处填 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The forest area in the world 37 (decrease) from 4.12 billion hectares in 1990 to3.99 bil
49、lion hectares in 2015, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).Meanwhile, Chinas forest coverage rate increased 38 10 percent since 1999 when China started returning farmland to forest.The forest coverage rate of Wuqi County in northwest Chinas Shaanxi province increased from 19.
50、2 percent in 1997 to 72.9 percent this year. This area had 39 (previous) been identified by the FAO as not possessing the basic 40 (condition) for sustaining human life.In the projects new round 41 (launch) in 2014, Chinas vast central and westernregions have not only grown greener but found new way
51、s to develop 42 economies. Trees have become 43 (value) resources and are named “green gold.(they)In Chishui City of southwest Chinas Guizhou Province 44 used to be a national- level poverty-stricken county, farmland was returned into bamboo forests. The forests are used to develop papermaking, furn
52、iture and food industries. Herbs are grown and chickens are raisedunder the bamboo trees 45 (produce) more income. Farmers there have found asustainable source of income and 46 county became the first in Guizhou to get rid of poverty.第II卷第三部分 基础知识(共三节,满分28分)第节:根据单词提示或汉语提示拼写单词(共10题;每题1分,满分10分)47. As
53、we know,taking positive attitudes towards life is (有益的) to our bodiesand minds.48. Despite the poor service of the hotel, the manager is reluctant( 不 情 愿 的 )to invest in (够的)training for his staff.49. For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for (存)is having someone nearby step in and do C
54、PR quickly.50.I believe the artificial (intelligent) will have a promising future.51. He had intended to go to Beijing today, but he (延迟) the trip when he heard that there would be a downpour at noon.52. Its hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him,but research (表明)that the numbers have b
55、een rising for some time.53. Sometimes, people dont like asking questions for fear of appearing stupid and (知的).54.I (intend)to watch the game, but I had something more important to do. 55.The volunteers primary (responsible) is to help people with learning disabilities to realize their own importan
56、ce.56. No matter what you like to do, there is a way to get ( involve) in various activities.第节:框内所给短语的适当形式填空(共10题;每题1分,满分10分)refer to; in charge of; pay off; through trial and error; take it for granted; in favour of; with a bang; let sb down; as to; put forward57. Their efforts to conduct the rese
57、arch in both fields finally . 58.She gave the speech without her notes.59. They some plans to improve the education system.60. He that he would be given the job as a managing director. 61.What he said just now meant he was the decision I made.62.The research on the medicine was of this excellent tea
58、m of Peking University. 63.What I hope is that my study at school wont my parents .64. Their experiments finally succeeded .65. The great scientist proved the theory of continental drift .66. The twin brothers have different opinions whether to accept further education abroad.第三节:所给动词的正确形式填空(共8题;每题1
59、分,满分8分)67. The building (build) in 1990s is still in excellent condition.68. (encourage) by what Jane said, Peter walked to the centre of the stage. 69.When I got there, I noticed the car (stick)in the snow.70. He was seen (play)basketball at the playground at 6:00 p.m. yesterday.71. The project he
60、looked forward to (finish) has been completed. 72.With lots of homework (do), the boy was anxious and worried.73. (lose)himself in the novel, he didnt notice someone passing by. 74. (see) from the building, our school looks beautiful.重点班英语周练(4.11)答案阅读理解(每题2分,共16题,共32分)1-4:ACBC5-8:BDDC9-12:DACB 13-16
61、:ABDC.七选五(每题2分,共5题,共10分)17-21:EDCAB三. 完形填空(每题1分,共15题,共15分)22-26:BADBC27-31:CADAB32-36:DCBDC37. decreased 38. by39. previously40. conditions41. launched42. their43. valuable44. that/which45. to produce46.the四. 语法填空(每题1.5分,共15题,共15分)五.单词填空(每题1分,共10题,共10分)47. beneficial 48.sufficient49.survival 50.inte
62、lligence 51.postponed 52.indicates 53.innocent54.had intended55.responsibility 56.involved六. 短语填空(每题1分,共10题,共10分)57. paid off 58.referring to59.put forward 60.took it for granted 61.in favour of 62.in the charge of 63. let down64.through trial and error 65.with a bang 66.as to七. 谓语动词填空(每题1分,共8题,共8分)67. built68.Having been encouraged 69.stuck 70.playing 71.being finished 72.to do73.Losing74.Seen