1、模块素养检测(Units 15)(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。Text 1M: Ive never tried tomatoes but Im sure I wouldnt like them if I did. W: You dont know what you are missing. 1. What does the w
2、oman think of tomatoes? A. They are not tasty. B. They are really good. C. She doesnt like them. 答案: BText 2M: Are you from Australia, Miss White? W: No, my friend Jerry is. I am from the United States. Ill travel to Japan with her by way of China. 2. Where is Jerry from? A. Australia. B. America. C
3、. Japan. 答案: AText 3W: Why dont you go to a dealer to check out the used cars? M: No, thanks. Im sure Ill find an ad in the newspaper that suits me. 3. How does the man plan to find a used car? A. Through a car dealer. B. On the Internet. C. From the newspaper. 答案: CText 4W: Could I borrow a pen fro
4、m you? Mine has run out of ink. M: Sorry, Im afraid I dont have an extra one. Would a pencil do? W: Yes. Thank you. 4. What will the woman most probably write with? A. A pen. B. A pencil. C. A ballpoint pen. 答案: BText 5W: Bruce, shall I wear my blue blouse to the party tonight? M: Cant you wear your
5、 red or your white blouse? They seem perfect for the occasion. W: But blue suits me better. 5. What blouse will the woman probably wear tonight? A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. The white one. 答案: B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
6、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。Text 6W: Hows your first day on the job going? M: Fine. W: Im glad to hear that. Tell me, have you ever used a floor-polishing machine before? M: No, I havent. Could you show me how? W: Certainly. First, spray the wax on the floor. M: I see.
7、 W: Then, press here to turn the machine on. . . Okay so far. M: I follow you. W: Then, polish the floor with a back-and-forth motion like this. Do you think youve got that? M: Yes, Im sure I wont have any trouble. W: Make sure and let me know if you have any questions. M: OK. Thanks. 6. What does t
8、he man probably do? A. A manager. B. A salesman. C. A cleaner. 答案: C7. Whats the possible relationship between them? A. Boss and assistant. B. Workmates. C. Employer and employee. 答案: B 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。Text 7M: Hey Jenny, are you excited about tomorrows sports meet? W: I guess so. M: You guess so? !
9、 This only happens once a year and you are the fastest girl in our school! W: Yes, last year I won almost every race. But so what? M: I think you must be excited. You are sure to win again this year! W: Actually, I dont think I will win. M: How could you not win? W: Because I wont run. M: But thats
10、impossible! You must run. W: Im certain that I will not. M: Oh, but why not? W: John, my leg has been broken for a week! 8. What match did the woman probably win last year? A. 800-meter race. B. High jump. C. Table tennis. 答案: A9. What is the trouble with the woman? A. She has a cough. B. She has a
11、headache. C. She has her leg broken. 答案: C听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。Text 8W: Hove International Institute. Can I help you? M: Oh, yes. I would like some information about the college, please. W: Yes, certainly. Do you want to come here to do a course? M: I think so. How much is a course? W: A four-week cours
12、e is 1, 200. That includes accommodation, all meals and the social programmes. M: Id like to come on a course in the summer. When does the course begin? W: There are courses in July, August and September. M: Oh, goodMaybe I will take the course in August. Now, where can I stay? Id like to stay with
13、a family. Is that possible? W: Yes, it is. You can stay with a family in Hove or BrightonWhy dont you write to us with some information about yourself, and well send you all the details about courses and accommodation? 10. How much does the four-week course cost? A. 1, 000. B. 1, 100. C. 1, 200. 答案:
14、 C11. Which course will the man choose? A. The one in July. B. The one in August. C. The one in September. 答案: B12. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Stay with a family. B. Send the college his picture. C. Write to the college with his information. 答案: C听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。Text 9W: Hello, Mr
15、 Burley. Is that your treatment finished for today? M: Yes. Ive just had the X-ray for now. The dentist asked me to make another appointment to have one tooth out and then to get my teeth cleaned. W: OK. Lets have a look at whats available. You can come next week on the 16th. Thats Wednesday. Monday
16、 and Tuesday are completely full, Im afraid. M: Isnt there anything sooner than that? Im in a lot of pain. W: Im afraid not. Were very busy this week. One of the dentists is away on holiday, so were a little short-staffed. If someone cancels, Ill give you a call. But for the time being shall I book
17、you in for the 16th? We have one at 1: 30 and another one at 3: 30. M: OK. Can you book me in at 3: 30? Oh, hang on. I cant make it at 3: 30. Ive got a meeting at 4: 00 and Ill never get back in time. Itll have to be 1: 30. W: Right, thats booked for you. 13. What has the man just had? A. An X-ray.
18、B. A tooth out. C. A tooth-cleaning. 答案: A14. Why does the man have to wait for an appointment? A. The clinic is closed for a holiday. B. There are fewer dentists available. C. A dentist has cancelled some appointments. 答案: B15. On which day can the man come next week? A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Wedn
19、esday. 答案: C16. At what time does the woman book the man in? A. 1: 30. B. 3: 30. C. 4: 00. 答案: A听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。Text 10M: This is the Lakewood Public Address System. This is not a test like the one we had last week. I say that again, this is not a test. The Western Hill Fire is spreading toward La
20、kewood much more quickly than we had expected. Currently, we expect the fire to come within twenty miles of Lakewood by six oclock this evening. We are therefore requiring all residents to leave this area as quickly as possible. Springfield to the north, Point Cabina Station to the east, and Galvest
21、on to the south are all in the safe zone. It will take less than thirty minutes to drive to any of these towns. Take as many things as you can fit in your car, but do not delay. We have orders from the state police to make sure that the entire town of Lakewood is empty by five oclock today. You have
22、 plenty of time to get all your family members, pets, and belongings together, so there is no need to panic. Stay calm, but get started as soon as possible. 17. When will the fire arrive close to Lakewood? A. By six oclock in the evening. B. By five oclock in the evening. C. By six oclock in the mor
23、ning. 答案: A18. Where shouldnt residents go to escape the fire? A. Springfield. B. Western Hill. C. Point Cabina Station. 答案: B19. How long will it take residents to reach the safe zone? A. Less than 10 minutes. B. Less than 20 minutes. C. Less than 30 minutes. 答案: C20. What are residents advised to
24、do before they leave? A. Leave pets behind. B. Do not panic. C. Tell the police where they are going. 答案: B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选项。ABooks Recommended by TED SpeakersA Mathematicians Apology by G. H. HardyThis is the best book I know about th
25、e sheer beauty of mathematics. Heres one lovely quote from the book, “A mathematician, like a painter or a poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas. ” David Brenner (TED Talk: A new weapon in the fight against superbugs)The
26、Future by Nick MontfortThis is a short read but a great look at some key future thinkers throughout history. Through delightfully written case studies, Montfort makes the argument that the future can be made and not predicted. Its a must-read for anyone interested in future studies and the role that
27、 sci-fi, speculative design and big ideas play in shaping our future relationship with technology. Raphael Arar (TED Talk: How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotions)Improve Wisdom: Dont Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson“We all could use a lesson on how to have fun in busin
28、ess and in life. Madson does a wonderful job providing strategies on how to deal with lifes many challenging situations by drawing from the maxims of improvisational theater. ” Lisa Dyson (TED Talk: A forgotten Space Age technology could change how we grow food)If You Want to Write: A Book About Art
29、, Independence and Spirit by Brenda UelandFor those who know they have something to express, these stressful times can feel a bit hopeless it may seem impossible to find the time, skill and energy to create. This is one of the most timeless books on how to regain that hope, and its also a delightful
30、 read, in and of itself. Sebastian Wernicke (TED Talk: How to use data to make a hit TV show)【语篇概述】这是一篇运用文。文章介绍了由TED演说家推荐的4本书以及这4本书的概要内容。21. What is the topic of the talk given by Raphael Arar? A. A new weapon in the fight against superbugs. B. How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotion
31、s. C. A forgotten Space Age technology could change how we grow food. D. How to use data to make a hit TV show. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。由第2本书中的 “Raphael Arar (TED Talk: How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotions)”可知, Raphael Arar进行的话题是“How we can teach computers to make sense of our emotions”。故选B
32、项。22. Who are advised to read Improve Wisdom: Dont Prepare, Just Show Up? A. Those interested in mathematics. B. Those interested in future studies. C. Those faced with lifes difficulties. D. Those eager to create books. 【解析】选C。 细节理解题。根据第3本书中的“Madson does a wonderful job providing strategies on how
33、to deal with lifes many challenging situations by drawing from the maxims of improvisational theater”可知, Improve Wisdom: Dont Prepare, Just Show Up这本书主要教读者如何处理许多来自生活的挑战的。故选C项。23. Which book does Sebastian Wernicke recommend? A. A Mathematicians ApologyB. The FutureC. Improve Wisdom: Dont Prepare, Ju
34、st Show UpD. If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit【解析】选D。 细节理解题。根据第4本书中的“If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland”可知, Sebastian Wernicke推荐了一本由Brenda Ueland所写的关于艺术, 独立以及精神的书。故选D项。BI moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustm
35、ent to a new place was difficult. But there was major stress in my life at that time: I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dealt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. However, there was another universal language I loved to learn as a child: art
36、. Although I connected myself with drawing and painting while in school, I mostly dismissed art as a path to a career. Since my dad always said “Think about the future”, I did not think he would support the study of art once I went to college. But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested jus
37、t that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools. I was admitted into industrial design. Its basically to design products and services. I could be doing something more technical or something more related to problem-solving. It was no easy task to do the course including metalworkin
38、g, woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cubes for an entire month, which led me to a question: “Wow! Do I really want to do this? ”But I finally survived the course. Now I am a design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior design company. I have exp
39、erience in exhibit design, product design and website design, apart from which I enjoy developing public art in my free time. Throughout my career, Ive picked up different things along the way. The best way to learn in my opinion is through working, therefore, get as many projects as you can. Indust
40、rial design kind of makes you an all-round person. 【语篇概述】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在家人的建议下选择设计作为自己的专业, 在工作中克服很多困难, 成为了著名设计师的故事。24. What was the authors biggest problem when first moving to America? A. The adaption to a new environment. B. Difficulty in learning a new language. C. Fathers disapproval of her s
41、tudying art. D. The burden of being a communicator. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段的But there was major stress in my life at that time: I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dealt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. (但那时我的生活中有一个主要的压力: 我是家里唯一说英语的人, 这就意味着当我们与
42、店员、服务员等沟通时, 我都必须出马。)可知, 作者刚到美国时最大的问题是作为家里交流者的压力, 因为家里只有作者会说英语。D项The burden of being a communicator. (担任交流者的重担。)符合以上说法, 故选D项。25. What made the author choose to study art? A. Her deep love for art. B. The suggestion of her family. C. Her potential in design. D. The need of a good job. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第
43、二段的But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested just that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools. (但, 让我吃惊的是, 正是我的父母建议并催促我申请技术文学艺术学校。)可知, 作者是在父母的建议下选择了学习艺术。B项The suggestion of her family. (她家人的建议。)符合以上说法, 故选B项。26. Why was the authors experience of drawing cubes mentioned
44、? A. To emphasize her effort at study. B. To express the regret at her choice. C. To prove the course was difficult. D. To show the basic content of the course. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第三段的It was no easy task to do the course including metalworking, woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cube
45、s for an entire month(这门课程不容易, 包括金属加工、木工和模型制作。在一节课上, 我整整画了一个月的立方体)可推测, 写作者整整画了一个月立方体, 是为了证明这门课程困难。C项To prove the course was difficult. (为了证明这门课程困难。)符合以上推测, 故选C项。27. How did the author feel when she mentioned her career? A. Surprised. B. Stressed. C. Eager. D. Proud. 【解析】选D。 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的Now I am a
46、design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior design company. I have experience in exhibit design, product design and website design (现在, 我是著名的建筑和室内设计公司Marshall Moya Design的设计战略家。我有展览设计、产品设计和网站设计的经验)可推测, 作者现在谈到自己的工作时很自豪, 因为她是著名公司的设计战略家, 且经验丰富。D项Proud(骄傲的)符合以上说法, 故选D项
47、。CYouve likely noticed them by now. School buses are back on the street packed with students. Many of those kids step off the buses with a potential health danger over their shoulder a backpack filled with homework. Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is a fun way for any girl or boy
48、to express their styles. Some are simple, some covered with cartoon characters, many equipped with special compartments for every tool a student needs, like pencils, notebooks and books. Yes, they are practical, but a heavy backpack can injure muscles and joints. Wearing a backpack incorrectly can l
49、ead to severe back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. When a backpack filled with books is placed on a boy or girls shoulders incorrectly, the force of the weight can pull the child backward, so the child may bend their hips forward or arch their back. Pay attention to detail when
50、 selecting a backpack: choose one that is equipped with a comfortable back, waist and wide shoulder straps. Narrow straps can dig into a childs shoulders and affect circulation and nerves. The heavy load danger is not just for kids 12 and under. Middle and high school are at risk, too. They are carr
51、ying heavier books home daily. Luckily, back pain created by backpacks is preventable. Parents should talk to their kids about lightening the load. You can even use a bathroom scale. The backpack should not weigh more than 10 percent to 15 percent of your childs weight. If your child weighs 80 pound
52、s, the pack should not weigh more than 8 to 12 pounds. If your child weighs 140 pounds, the pack should not be heavier than 21 pounds. Most importantly, if your child talks about numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, contact a physician. 【语篇概述】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了学生背包的功能, 重点介绍了背包过重对学生身体健康的影响以及何种重量的背包对学
53、生是合适的。28. What do students backpacks reflect according to Paragraph 2? A. Their hobbies. B. Their styles. C. Their characters. D. Their needs. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is a fun way for any girl or boy to express their styles. ”可知, 背包各式各样。背包可用于表达孩子们的风格。故
54、选B项。29. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Students heavy loads. B. Wearing backpacks incorrectly. C. Dangers of heavy backpacks. D. Weight of heavy backpacks. 【解析】选C。 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Yes, they are practical, but a heavy backpack can injure muscles and joints. ”可知, 尽管背包很实用, 但过重的背包也会伤到肌肉和关节。故选C项。30.
55、Which backpack is more suitable for a child weighing 100 pounds? A. With wide shoulder straps weighing about 10 pounds. B. With narrow shoulder straps weighing 16 pounds. C. With wide shoulder straps weighing 20 pounds. D. With narrow shoulder straps weighing 15 pounds. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Pay atte
56、ntion to detail when selecting a backpack: choose one that is equipped with a comfortable back, waist and wide shoulder straps. ”和最后一段的“The backpack should not weigh more than 10 percent to 15 percent of your childs weight. ”可知, 背包的肩带必须是宽的且重量不能超过孩子体重的10%到15%。故选A项。31. Who are the intended readers of
57、the text? A. Children. B. Doctors. C. Teachers. D. Parents. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Parents should talk to their kids about lightening the load. ”可知, 父母要与孩子们谈论“减负”。故选D项。DA new high-tech mirror, designed specifically for cancer patients, will only become reflective when a user smiles into it. The plug-i
58、n device, which exactly looks like a tablet, comes equipped with a mirror, a built-in camera, and a smart material triggered(触发) by some software. Facial recognition technology captures the face and instructs the surface of the mirror to change when a smile is detected. It can hang on a wall or sit
59、on a table, much like a conventional mirror. Unlike a regular mirror, however, the price is currently standing at a surprising $2, 000$3, 000. After witnessing a close family member struggle through cancer treatments, Turkish industrial designer Berk Ilhan decided to focus his work primarily on prod
60、ucts that would cultivate joy and benefit cancer patients directly. “She told me in the first days after her diagnosis, it was difficult for her to look in the mirror and acknowledge she had cancer, ” he said. “Our facial expressions affect how we feel. If we flex(绷紧)our facial muscles to smile, our
61、 brains think that something good happened and as a result, we feel happiness. ”After earning his masters degree at the School of Visual Arts in New York, Ilhan spent several weeks visiting cancer hospitals in Turkey, speaking to both patients and doctors. He spent two years designing and developing
62、 the mirror. The idea behind it is that smiling, even when forced, can make us feel better, according to research known as the facial feedback hypothesis. Laughter is linked to improved immune system function, and some researchers claim it can even increase our lifespans. Ilhan is currently producin
63、g the mirror in limited quantities at the previously mentioned price. The product, however, will soon be launching a campaign in which Ilhan hopes to raise enough funds to bring the price down to $500. He also intends to donate the mirror to hospitals when it is financially possible to do so. 【语篇概述】
64、本文是一篇说明文, 主要介绍了一种专门为癌症患者设计的高科技镜子, 只有使用者对着它微笑时, 它才会反射出影像, 土耳其设计师设计这种镜子的目的是造福癌症患者。32. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1? A. To advertise a new high-tech mirror. B. To give a brief introduction of a mirror. C. To emphasize the importance of smiling. D. To introduce facial recognition tec
65、hnology. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第一段内容, 特别是第一句“A new high-tech mirror, designed specifically for cancer patients, will only become reflective when a user smiles into it. ”可知, 第一段作者简要介绍了一种专门为癌症患者设计的高科技镜子, 故B项正确。33. What does “She” underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. A cancer doctor. B. An industrial design
66、er. C. A family member of the designers. D. A student at the School of Visual Arts. 【解析】选C。代词指代题。根据第二段内容可知, 土耳其设计师Berk Ilhan目睹了一位亲密的家庭成员在癌症治疗中苦苦挣扎后, 决定将工作重心放在能够培养快乐、造福癌症患者的产品上, 此处的She指的就是这位家庭成员, 故C项正确。34. Why did Berk Ilhan design the mirror? A. To prove a theory. B. To make a large profit. C. To ge
67、t a doctors degree. D. To benefit cancer patients. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Turkish industrial designer Berk Ilhan decided to focus his work primarily on products that would cultivate joy and benefit cancer patients directly. ”可知, 土耳其设计师Berk Ilhan设计这种镜子的目的是造福癌症患者, 故D项正确。35. What can be the best title fo
68、r the text? A. A High-Tech Mirror That Works When You SmileB. Our Facial Expressions Affect How We FeelC. High-Tech Mirrors VS Regular MirrorsD. Turkish Designer Promotes Mirrors【解析】选A。标题归纳题。通读全文, 特别是根据第一段第一句“A new high-tech mirror, designed specifically for cancer patients, will only become reflect
69、ive when a user smiles into it. ”可知, 本文主要介绍了一种专门为癌症患者设计的高科技镜子, 只有使用者对着它微笑时, 它才能反射出影像, 故A项正确。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。It affects one in six people in England each week. Thats the rate of people who report experiencing a common mental health problem, suc
70、h as depression. Whether temporarily down or depressed, many rely on anti-depressants(抗抑郁药) to lift their mood. But they have a costone ex-user said that they felt they were in a “chemical fog” and were desperate to stop. 36 what alternatives are there when youre feeling truly blue? 37Sarah, who had
71、 been taking anti-depressants since the age of 17, is now off all medication and swimmingsomething that may be an effective treatment for depression. Apart from the exercise and companionship of swimmers, the cold water puts the body under stress. With repeated immersions(沉浸), the body better adapts
72、 not just to this physical stress, but mental stress, including the psychological problems of life that lead to low spirits. Susan Calman relies on kindness to brighten her mood. The 43-year-old comedian and author encourages others to use kindness to improve the lives of those around them. “It can
73、be as simple as holding open a door for someone, or giving someone praise, or buying someone a packet of crisps while theyre feeling down, ” she says. 38. 39Woebot is a chat robot designed to support people dealing with problems by teaching coping strategies. One user, Nick Impson, explained that Wo
74、ebot relieves the potential trust issues that can occur when talking to a stranger, even a qualified one. Feeling low happens to everyone. 40you might want to try one of these methods and see if it works for you. We hope youll be feeling as right as rain again in no time. A. When it does, B. If you
75、are lucky, C. Or you could talk about it. D. If medication isnt the last choice, E. How can we get rid of such mental problems? F. In fact, anything that uplifts can make us feel better. G. What about cold-water swimming to fight depression? 【语篇概述】本文是说明文。在英国及世界各地, 有很多人都感到忧伤和抑郁。为改善这一心理状态, 不少人会选择服用有潜在
76、副作用的抗抑郁药物。其实, 还有其他在不服药的情况下可以让人心情变好的替代方法。这些方法包括游泳、与人行善和人工智能技术等。36. 【解析】选D。 此题线索是词汇复现。选项D意为: 如果药物不是最后的选择, 与下文“当你真正感到忧郁的时候, 还有什么其他选择呢? ”为承接关系。alternatives和选项D中的choice是同义词复现。故选D项。37. 【解析】选G。 此题线索是词汇复现。选项G意为: 在冷水中游泳来对抗抑郁怎么样? 下文提到Sarah停止药物治疗, 在冷水中游泳的例子, 并且说明冷水游泳对身体和精神的影响。下文中的swimming, the cold water和选项G中c
77、old-water swimming是原词复现。故选G项。38. 【解析】选F。选项F意为: 事实上, 任何令人振奋的事情都能让我们感觉更好。该空位于段落的结尾, 是该段的总结句; 该段首句提到Susan Calman建议的对抗抑郁的一种方法: 用善良点亮人们的心情。 该段首句中“brighten her mood”和选项F中的uplifts语义相同。故选F项。39. 【解析】选C。分析文章结构, 文章第二、三、四段, 每一段的首句就是该段的主题句, 分别介绍一种对抗情绪低落的方法。该空位于段首, 应该也是该段的主题句。根据空后一句“Woebot is a chat robot”可知, 该段说
78、明通过与聊天机器人聊天来对抗情绪低落的方法。选项C意为: 或者你也可以谈谈。空后一句中的chat与选项C中的 talk about 语义相同。故选C项。40. 【解析】选A。本题线索是代词指代。选项A意为: 当它真的发生, 选项A中it指代空前一句中的Feeling low, does是happens的省略形式。选项A与空后一句“你可能想试试这些方法中的一种”语义相关联。故选A项。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。Liz Woodward worked as
79、a waitress at the Route 130 diner in Delran, New Jersey. One Thursday morning around 5: 30 am, she was serving two firefighters, Young and Hullings. Quite 41 she heard that they had been up all night putting out a 42 warehouse fire, which took 12 hours to get under control. Touched, Liz decided to h
80、onor these two heroes by picking up their43 and writing them a heartfelt message of gratitude. It 44, “Your breakfast is on me todaythank you for all that you do. Fueled by fire and driven by45. What an example you are! Get some rest. ”This simple act of kindness meant so much to the46 firefighters.
81、 The firefighters 47 and thanked her before leaving the restaurant. To return the young ladys kindness, upon his arrival home, Hullings posted a Facebook update48 his friends to go eat at the diner, which was quickly 49 more than 3, 000 times. 50, it was not until afterwards that they realized Liz w
82、as really the one that could use the help. When they found out that Liz was trying to 51 money for her paralyzed father to get a wheelchair-accessible van, Young posted with a 52 to a Go Fund Me page for Lizs dad, and the support 53. The total donations reached $60, 000 and went beyond Lizs wildest
83、dreams. She had never expected that her small gesture would be paid in such a(n)54 way. “Im truly blessed that those two walked through the doors today and 55 for the opportunity to be a part of something so positive and inspiring. ” Liz Woodward said on Facebook. 【文章大意】文章主要讲了餐馆服务员Liz偶然听到她所服务的两个消防员通
84、宵扑灭一场猛烈的仓库大火, 感动之至, Liz决定为这两位英雄结账, 给他们写一封衷心的感谢信, 以此向他们致敬。消防员得知Liz正试图为瘫痪的父亲筹集资金买辆可以放置轮椅的面包车时, 他们帮助她筹钱。41. A. in privateB. by accidentC. in publicD. on purpose【解析】选B。考查短语辨析。句意: 非常偶然的是, 她听说他们通宵扑灭了一场猛烈的仓库大火, 花了12个小时才把火势控制住。 in private私下地; by accident偶然地; in public公开地; on purpose故意地。她听说他们通宵扑灭了一场猛烈的仓库大火,
85、这是非常偶然的事情。故选B。42. A. potentialB. slightC. rareD. fierce【解析】选D。考查形容词词义辨析。potential潜在的; slight轻微的; rare稀有的; fierce猛烈的。根据句中which took 12 hours to get under control可知火势非常猛烈。故选D。43. A. moneyB. uniformsC. checkD. breakfast【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 感动之至, Liz决定为这两位英雄结账, 给他们写一封衷心的感谢信, 以此向他们致敬。 money钱; uniforms制服;
86、check账单; breakfast早餐。根据语境可知, 此处意思是Liz决定为这两位英雄结账。故选C。44. A. repliedB. wentC. indicatedD. read【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 上面写着: “今天你们的早餐我请客感谢你们所做的一切。”replied回答; went去; indicated表明; read写着。根据前一句writing them a heartfelt message of gratitude(写下感激的信息), 可知这里表示纸上写着, 用read来表示。故选D。45. A. concernB. courageC. confidenc
87、eD. curiosity【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 以火为燃料, 以勇气为动力, 你们是多么好的榜样啊! concern担心; courage勇气; confidence信心; curiosity好奇。结合前文内容, 用了12个小时扑灭这场凶猛的大火, 可以看出消防队员们的勇气。此处表示“以勇气为动力”。故选B。46. A. exhaustedB. braveC. modestD. anxious【解析】选A。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 这个简单的善举对筋疲力尽的消防员意义重大。 exhausted筋疲力尽的; brave勇敢的; modest谦虚的; anxious渴望的。上文
88、说这两个消防员通宵扑灭了一场猛烈的仓库大火, 由此可知, 他们一定筋疲力尽了。故选A。47. A. ended upB. sat upC. teared upD. showed up【解析】选C。考查短语辨析。句意: 消防队员们流下了眼泪, 在离开餐馆前感谢了她。 ended up结束; sat up端坐; teared up流泪; showed up露出。根据内容, 这个女孩为这两位英雄结了账, 他们感动得流泪。故选C。48. A. helpingB. forcingC. remindingD. urging【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。helping帮助; forcing强迫; remi
89、nding提醒; urging敦促, 力劝。结合语境可知, 因为感激Liz, 所以应当是劝朋友到这家餐厅吃饭。故选D。49. A. sharedB. collectedC. examinedD. removed【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。 句意: 为了回报这位年轻女士的好意, Hullings一到家就在脸书上更新了一条信息, 力劝他的朋友们去这家餐厅吃饭, 这条信息很快就被分享了3 000多次。shared分享; collected收集; examined检查; removed移除。结合语境可知, 信息自然是被分享。故选A。50. A. ThusB. InsteadC. HoweverD.
90、 Besides【解析】选C。考查连词词义辨析。句意: 然而, 直到后来他们才意识到Liz才是真正需要帮助的人。 Thus因此; Instead代替; However然而; Besides此外。由下文When they found out that Liz was trying to _money for her paralyzed father to get a wheelchair-accessible van可知, Liz正在为她瘫痪的父亲筹钱, 打算买一辆可以放置轮椅的面包车, Liz才是真正需要帮助的。此处为转折关系, 故选C。51. A. raiseB. donateC. chan
91、geD. count【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 当他们发现Liz正试图为她瘫痪的父亲筹集资金来买一辆可以放置轮椅的面包车时, Young贴出了一个链接, 链接到Liz父亲的Go Fund Me页面, 支持就滚滚而来。 raise筹集; donate捐赠; change改变; count数数。根据下文The total donations reached $60, 000 and went beyond Lizs wildest dreams. 可知Liz正在筹钱。故选A。52. A. pictureB. linkC. noteD. click【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。 pic
92、ture照片; link链接; note笔记; click单击。根据to a Go Fund Me page for Lizs dad可知Young贴出了一个链接。故选B。53. A. doubledB. rolled inC. declinedD. spread out【解析】选B。考查动词(组)辨析。句意: 当他们发现Liz正试图为她瘫痪的父亲筹集资金来买一辆可以放置轮椅的面包车时, Young贴出了一个链接, 链接到Liz父亲的Go Fund Me页面, 支持就滚滚而来。doubled两倍; rolled in滚滚而来; declined下降; spread out展开。根据The to
93、tal donations reached $60, 000 and went beyond Lizs wildest dreams. 可知, 这里是指支持滚滚而来。故选B。54. A. generousB. conventionalC. extremeD. rapid【解析】选A。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 她从来没有想到她的小举动会得到如此慷慨的回报。generous慷慨的; conventional传统的; extreme极端的; rapid迅速的。由上文The total donations reached $60, 000 and went beyond Lizs wildest d
94、reams. 得知, 捐款总额达到了60 000美元, 超出了Liz的最疯狂的梦想, 这是非常慷慨的回报。故选A。55. A. greedyB. eagerC. preparedD. grateful【解析】选D。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 我很感激能有机会参与这么积极向上且鼓舞人心的事情。 greedy贪婪的; eager渴望的; prepared准备好的; grateful感激的。能有机会参与这么积极向上的事情, Liz心存感激。故选D。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。Chinese researche
95、rs have planned to build an airport in Antarctica in November. The Chinese 56. _ (be) not very used to flying to the southern-most continent, because the countrys first polar plane, the Snow Eagle 601, 57. _ (put) into use only three years ago. Before the Snow Eagle 601, Chinese researchers traveled
96、 to the ice-covered land by ship, which took significantly 58. _ (long) than flying. There are currently more than 20 airports in Antarctica, but none of them belong to China. The Snow Eagle 601 has to rely on Russian airports 59. _ (take) off and land. Thats 60. _ the Chinese researchers decided to
97、 build their own. Building an airport in Antarctica is very different from building one elsewhere. The continent is covered by a 61. _ (constant) moving layer of ice, so the builders must find somewhere that moves at the slowest possible pace and in a 62. _ (fix) direction. The builders managed to f
98、ind a spot back in early 2017 following 63. _ tough measuring process that took place in the storm-like polar winds. The next problem is the snow. The soft nature of snow makes 64. _ a bad material for a runway. So the builders must use road roller-like 65. _(machine) to press the snow, which can be
99、 very time-consuming in extreme coldness. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述的是中国研究人员计划于11月在南极洲建造一座机场的有关事宜。56. 【解析】are。考查时态和主谓一致。句意为: 中国人不太习惯飞往最南端的大陆。这里在说一个客观事实, 句子用一般现在时, 且主语是the Chinese, 故答案为are。57. 【解析】was put。考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意为: 因为中国第一架极地飞机“雪鹰601”仅在三年前投入使用。此处句子主语是第三人称单数形式, 与谓语动词put之间是一种被动关系, 再根据three years ago可知
100、句子用一般过去时的被动语态, 故答案为was put。58. 【解析】longer。考查形容词的比较级。根据than可知此空用比较级, 故答案为longer。59. 【解析】to take。考查动词不定式。句意为: “雪鹰601”必须依靠俄罗斯机场起飞和降落。此处是动词不定式作目的状语。故答案为to take。60. 【解析】why。考查表语从句。句意为: 那就是为什么中国的研究人员决定建造自己的机场。结合句意可知此处是why引导的表语从句, 故答案为why。61. 【解析】constantly。考查词性转换。此处moving是形容词, 意思是“移动的”, 所以由副词来修饰, 故答案为cons
101、tantly。62. 【解析】fixed。考查词性转换。句意为: 因此, 建造者必须找到一个移动速度尽可能慢、方向固定的地方。此处fixed“固定的”修饰后面的名词, 故答案为fixed。63. 【解析】a。考查不定冠词。句意为: 2017年初, 在经历了一个艰难的测量过程后, 建造者们成功地找到了一个地点, 测量过程是在风暴般的极地风中进行的。结合句意可知答案为a。64. 【解析】it。考查it的用法。句意为: 雪的柔软性质使它不适合作为跑道的材料。此处用it指代前面提到的the snow。故答案为it。65. 【解析】machines。考查名词的单复数。句意为: 因此, 建筑工人必须使用像
102、滚轴一样的机器来压雪, 这在极端寒冷的环境中是非常耗时的。结合句意可知machine用复数形式, 故答案为machines。第四部分写作 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华, 学校戏剧社将在下个月上演改编自中国经典小说的英语短剧。请给外教Mr Hall写一封电子邮件, 内容包括: 1. 请他修改剧本; 2. 请他做演出指导: 背台词, 表演技巧等。注意: 1. 词数80个左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】Dear Mr Hall, Im writing to ask you for a favor. The drama club will st
103、age an English play adapted from a Chinese classic novel, which is scheduled next month. I wonder if you could spare some time to give the script a good polish. I would also like to request you to instruct us in line recitation and acting skills, for it is the first time we have performed in English
104、. By the way, it couldnt be nicer if you would attend the show and have fun with us. Looking forward to your reply and thank you for considering my request. Yours, Li Hua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。It was the late 1930s, and things were tough. Mum had a hard time raising us on h
105、er own in our small community of New Westminster, BC. My dad had drowned in Pitt Lake, five years ago. Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would tuck a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our soles(鞋底) were worn out. When we got home, M
106、um would have “French toast” ready for us. Constant moving was typical for my family in those times. Rent was 25 dollars a month, but Mum couldnt pay it, and we knew we would be evicted right after Christmas on the first of January. Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-do
107、llar Christmas fund from social services. The inspector came to our house, and searched it from top to bottom to be sure we didnt have any food hidden away. When he didnt find any, he issued the cheque to Mum. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the 25 dollars to pay back rent, assur
108、ing us all of a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas. Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling snow, and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. Boots that werent patched, boots with no cardb
109、oard in the soles. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of 23 dollars. Well, the big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. I was excited, as I hurried up the road to the shoe store, but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas
110、 lights and decorations. It was then that I realized at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt sad. 注意: 续写的词数应为150左右。As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. _With great excit
111、ement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. _【参考范文】As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while my mother was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. Acro
112、ss the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. I realized that 25 dollars I had worked so hard for could buy lights, decorations and a turkey. After finishing shopping, I went home. With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my mothers face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, dumbfounded. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas! ” That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to last two lifetimes.
