1、Unit 4 Space Exploration单元素养检测(四)(Unit 4)(120分钟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: Let me see your ticket. Umm . . . This ticket is for Oxford. W: Yes, thats right. M: But this train doesnt
2、go to Oxford. It goes to Liverpool. W: Oh no! Then Ill have to get off and change at London. 1. Where does the woman want to go? A. To Oxford. B. To Liverpool. C. To London. 答案: AText 2W: Hi, Luke. Pad and I are going to watch the tennis game this evening. Do you want to come? M: Great! I know Thoma
3、s really enjoys watching tennis. Can he join us? W: Well, Im afraid I dont have an extra ticket for him. 2. How many people will go to the tennis game? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 答案: BText 3M: Its my first time here. Can you tell me how to use the lab? W: You should either go to any computer or come to the h
4、elp desk to reserve a computer. If you want to print something, you can go to the next room. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At a library. B. At a computer lab. C. At a print shop. 答案: BText 4W: Look John, would you mind leaving the room for a minute? Theres something I need to discuss with Pete here.
5、 M: Of course not. Im feeling a bit hungry anyway. I just want to go out for something to eat. 4. What does the woman ask John to do? A. Leave the room for a moment. B. Have a discussion with Pete. C. Get something to eat. 答案: AText 5W: What are you going to do during the holidays? M: Im not sure. I
6、ll probably visit my parents in Florida. How about you? W: Im going to spend two weeks in China. I want to visit some places of interest there. M: Oh. That sounds interesting! 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Their parents. B. Some famous places. C. Their vacation plans. 答案: C第二节(共1
7、5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。Text 6M: Hey, neighbour. Im going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of my dog while Im gone. You know my dog, Jaw
8、s, dont you? W: Yeah. M: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water. Oh, and he needs someone to take him for a walk every afternoon. W: Well, how about if I just throw a ball over the fence to give him some exercise? M: No, he really needs a walk. Ah, and he likes t
9、o watch the 3: 00 soap opera on Channel 4 and then youll need to brush his teeth after you give him doggie treats at 4: 00. W: You must be out of your mind if you think Im going to watch your dog. I wouldnt watch that dog even if you paid me. 6. What does the man tell the woman to do at 3: 00 pm? A.
10、 Feed the dog. B. Give the dog some exercise. C. Let the dog watch a program. 答案: C7. What does the woman do in the end? A. She asks for a pay. B. She refuses to watch the dog. C. She throws a ball over the fence. 答案: B听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。Text 7M: Hi, Maggie, I saw your painting in the end-of-year schoo
11、l art exhibition that all the parents went to. It was great. W: Well, our art teacher seemed really pleased with it, but Im not sure what the parents thought about. M: Dont worry. I only heard them saying good things about it. W: Hm, they probably didnt notice that I hadnt used the right colours. M:
12、 I dont think anyone noticed. . . W: No, but I did. But it was too late to do anything about it. Well, next time Ill do something better, hopefully. 8. What are the speakers discussing? A. A school activity. B. An art teacher. C. A painting. 答案: C9. How does the woman feel about her work? A. Dissati
13、sfied. B. Pleased. C. Bored. 答案: A听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。Text 8W: Jeremy, your mom just called. Her flight was cancelled. Theyre putting her on another plane, but not until the morning. It looks like youre stuck with us for one more night. M: No problem at all! I love hanging out with my cousins. We make
14、up a super fun game. Its kind of like basketball, but you have to make jokes before you take a shot! W: Well, that sounds very creative! Wheres your sister? M: Shes still doing her homework. I think shes almost done, though. Where is Uncle Buck? W: Oh, he went out to pick up some Chinese takeout for
15、 dinner. I hope thats OK with you. M: OK with me? Its my favourite! Listen, you guys have been so good to me this weekend. Im having so much fun. Id love to do this again as soon as possible. 10. What happened to Jeremys mother? A. She missed her flight. B. Her flight got changed. C. She was stuck i
16、n traffic. 答案: B11. What is Jeremys sister doing? A. Doing her homework. B. Getting food for the family. C. Playing a basketball game. 答案: A12. Who is Jeremy probably talking with? A. His mother. B. His cousin. C. His aunt. 答案: C听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。Text 9W: Hows your school going, Tom? M: Just fine. I
17、was finally admitted to graduate. W: Great! Are you going to do a doctors degree? M: Yes. Im going to do a doctors degree in chemistry. W：That sounds like a difficult field. M: It is interesting to me. W：Youve got a degree in nuclear physics, havent you? M：Just a masters degree, actually. I think ch
18、emistry is a better field for me. Ive always preferred chemistry to physics. W: What do you plan to do after you finish? M: I havent decided yet. I am thinking of going into medical research. W: Well, youve got some years of hard study ahead of you. M：Thats right. What about you, Linda? I heard you
19、will soon finish your bachelors degree in literature. W: Thats right. Ive always dreamed of being an excellent writer. 13. What does the woman think of chemistry? A. Difficult. B. Interesting. C. Popular. 答案: A14. In which field does the man have a masters degree? A. Chemistry. B. Nuclear physics. C
20、. Literature. 答案: B15. What can we learn about the man? A. He prefers physics to chemistry. B. He is going to attend a high school. C. He has years of hard study ahead of him. 答案: C16. What does the woman want to be? A. A doctor. B. A writer. C. A teacher. 答案: B听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。Text 10Have you hear
21、d of Bali, a place south of Indonesia? Its a small island, but its becoming more famous through its fascinating tourist attractions, which have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world. Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted ba
22、ckdrop: rice fields sit upon hillsides like giant stairs, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. In terms of weather, the cooler dry season from April to October is the best time to visit Bali. The
23、rest of the year is more humid, cloudier and has more rainstorms. There are also distinct tourist seasons. The European summer holidays bring the biggest crowdsJuly, August and early September are busy. Accommodation can be tight in these months and prices are higher. Balinese festivals, holidays an
24、d special celebrations take place all the time, so dont worry about timing your visit according to local events. You will surely enjoy the local culture and traditional food there. 17. Who is the target audience for this text? A. Tourists. B. Students. C. Europeans. 答案: A18. What can you see in Bali
25、? A. Corn fields. B. Forests. C. Skyscrapers. 答案: B19. What is the best time to go to Bali? A. From March to August. B. From April to October. C. From July to December. 答案: B20. What is the weather like in Bali in November? A. Humid and cloudy. B. Cool and dry. C. Sunny and windy. 答案: A第二部分阅读(共两节, 满
26、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。ASpoiled for choice? Thats likely how youll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital. An ancie
27、nt sightThe Acropolis (卫城) always comes out at the top of the list of things to see in Athens. The most famous of the western worlds ancient sights continue to impress tourists as they climb the marble steps and stand before the graceful Parthenon. Views from up here are amazing. A slow wanderPlaka
28、is the citys oldest neighbourhood, resting on the slopes of the Acropolis with cafes and fascinating architecture. The streets are perfect for getting lost in, giving wanderers the chance to discover cafes and bars where they can drink some strong coffee among locals. Plaka is at its best in the ear
29、ly evening. Acropolis House Pension is a preserved 19th century house that gives guests a glimpse into a Greek home. A market sceneVarvakios Agora is Athens central market. Locals come here to shop and look for everything needed in a Greek kitchenfrom olive oil to meat. This is a look at local life
30、as well as a window into Greek cuisine. The meat market is also home to some of the citys best pubs, feeding traditional food to crowds of customers from all walks of society. A splash of nightlifeAthenian nights are filled with music, dancing and dining. PerivoliTouOuranou is a club with a strong a
31、tmosphere. Filled with the sounds of violins and guitars pelting out traditional blues-like music, its sad but also beautiful and lively. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇说明文。你想去雅典一饱眼福吗? 雅典古城富有魅力的景点会让你流连忘返。21. Which of the following is the best time to visit Plaka? A. 8: 00B. 12: 00C. 18: 00D. 22: 00【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据A slow
32、 wander中的“Plaka is at its best in the early evening. ”可知, C项正确。22. Varvakios Agora seems more attractive to a foreigner who _. A. wants to try cooking Athenian foodB. is interested in the history of AthensC. likes taking photos of ancient buildingsD. hopes to buy some souvenirs for his friends【解析】选A
33、。细节理解题。根据A market scene中的内容可知, Varvakios Agora是雅典的中心市场, 来自各行各业的人都能吃到传统的食物。故A项正确。23. If you want to get a feel for traditional Greek music, you can go to _. A. ParthenonB. PlakaC. Varvakios AgoraD. PerivoliTouOuranou【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据A splash of nightlife中的介绍可知, PerivoliTouOuranou是一个富有音乐情调的俱乐部, 在这里可以欣赏到
34、由吉他、小提琴演奏出的传统音乐。故D项正确。BWashington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiters largest moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earths surface, according to new Hubble observations. New Hubble observations of Ganymedes magnet
35、ic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar system, is home to a subsurface ocean. Scientists estimate that the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earths oceans. But unlike our salty waters, Ganymedes ocean is buried under 150 kilom
36、etres of ice. While scientists have speculated (推测) since the 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede the largest moon in our solar system until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft, which didnt observe the moon long enough to confirm a liqui
37、d ocean. This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish. In its 25 years in orbit, Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system. A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Ea
38、rth. Scientists have already confirmed the existence of an ocean on Europa, another moon orbiting Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water. Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impressive g
39、ravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets. Using these same principles, scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant exoplanets as well. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇新闻报道。NASA证实木星的最大卫星木卫三上有海洋, 这一发现再次拓宽了科学家的视野, 使人们对太阳系内地球以外的生命的探寻更进了一步。24. What can we learn about Ganymed
40、e from the passage? A. It is a planet with the largest moon in our whole solar system. B. Its ocean adds to peoples excitement about life beyond Earth. C. It will be used by NASA as a base for the Hubble telescope. D. Its liquid ocean was first proved by the Galileo spacecraft. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第五段最后一
41、句“A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth. ”可知, 木星的最大卫星木卫三上海洋的存在激发了人们探索地球以外的生命的热情。故选B项。25. Which of the following best describes the writers attitude towards Hubble? A. Cautious. B. Doubtful. C. Negative. D. Favourable. 【解析】选D。 观点态
42、度题。根据第五段第一句“This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish. ”可知, 这次具有里程碑意义的发现只有哈勃望远镜能够完成。由此可推知, 作者对哈勃望远镜持支持态度。故选D项。26. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 mean? A. An underground ocean has been found in Europa. B. The presence of an underground oce
43、an in Europa is not possible. C. It is now certain that there is an ocean on Europa. D. No evidence has shown the existence of an ocean on Europa. 【解析】选C。句意理解题。根据第六段中的“and NASA has announced plans to send . . . with liquid water”可知, NASA宣布要在Europa上搜寻地球以外的生命是因为Europa上有水存在; 由此可知科学家们已经证实Europa上存在海洋。故选C
44、项。27. What type of writing does this passage belong to? A. A term essay. B. A news report. C. An experiment report. D. An exploration review. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第一段“Washington: NASA has announced evidence . . . ”及文章内容可推知, 本文为一篇新闻报道。故选B项。CWang Yaping, one of the three crew members in the Shenzhou-X class
45、 spacecraft, delivered the lecture through a 40-minute live video broadcast, nine days after the successful spacecraft launch. Assisted by the other two astronauts Nie Haisheng and Zhang Xiaoguang, Wang showed students how movement occurs in a zero-gravity environment through a series of physics exp
46、eriments to help students understand basic physics concepts. Observers say the creative lecture is not only good for science and patriotic W1 education of the younger generation but also shows national confidence in Chinas maturing W2 space technologies. Via the video feed system, the three astronau
47、ts interacted with some 300 curious students in Beijing on Thursday after the lecture, who raised questions about their daily life in the space module. “Im extremely excited to see the magical effects of the experiments. I feel like Im close to space while watching the live broadcast, ” a primary sc
48、hool student in Beijing told the Global Times after the lecture. The lecture became one of the most popular topics on Weibo Thursday, with some Web users saying this visually W3 impressive method of education has made them interested in space science. The lecture also drew international attention. A
49、fter the lecture, Wang replied to a letter of greeting from Barbara Morgan, a female US astronaut who participated in a space teaching program in 2007. “We would like to join the effort, as you have done, to bring science-loving youth around the world closer to their dreams of exploring the universe
50、, ” Wang said in the reply, Xinhua reported. 【语篇概述】本文主要讲述王亚平空中授课的事迹, 零重力状态下做的实验不仅帮助学生了解了物理概念, 而且显示了中国对太空技术的自信。28. We can infer from the passage Wang Yaping did the experiments _. A. on her ownB. in an environment without gravityC. only to amuse the studentsD. only to show Chinas maturing space techn
51、ologies【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段的内容可知, 王亚平是在零重力状态下做这些实验, 并且是在聂海胜和张晓光的帮助下完成的。这些实验可以帮助学生了解物理概念并且显示中国对太空技术的自信。由此可知选B。29. We can say this lecture is _. A. impressive but ridiculousB. creative but impracticalC. interesting and educationalD. educational but boring【解析】选C。推理判断题。从倒数第二段可知答案。30. According to the
52、passage, we know Barbara Morgan _. A. is a woman astronaut from AmericaB. once taught Wang Yaping how to deliver a speech in spaceC. was the first woman in US to be sent in spaceD. once trained with Wang Yaping【解析】选A。细节理解题。从最后一段第二句可知答案。31. Whats the main idea of the passage? A. The Shenzhou-X class
53、spacecraft. B. Wang Yapings space class. C. The international influence of Chinas space exploration. D. Chinas outstanding astronauts. 【解析】选B。主旨大意题。本文主要讲了王亚平的空中授课以及它的影响。故选B。DResearchers at Stanford University have developed a new material that can move heat out of buildings and into space. The resea
54、rchers say the material can cool buildings even on hot days. The cooling material is a very thin sheet with many layers that could be placed on a roof like solar panels(板). However, instead of turning sunlight into energy as solar panels do, the material turns heat into radiation. Shanhui Fan is an
55、electrical engineering professor at Stanford University. He says that the panels have a layer of material that is like sand. The panels act like a mirror. They take heat out of buildings and reflect the light from the sun. And he says both the heat and sunlight are sent 100 kilometers into outer spa
56、ce. “Its a structure that cools itself without electricity input, even under the sun. So, what it does is basically radiate heat to outer space and also reflect the sunlight so it doesnt get heated up by the sun. ”Mr Fan says it is like having a window into space. “The heat is sent directly into spa
57、ce without warming the air. ”He says buildings in developing countries that do not have electricity or air conditioning could use the panels. “In areas where electricity is out of reach for many people, there is a potential benefit for storing medicine or even food. In many of these situations, bein
58、g able to reduce the temperature is important. And this would provide a way to do it. ”The researchers say the main problem is creating actual cooling systems using the high-tech panels. They say it may be possible to develop a cooling spray(喷涂)that could be used on present solid structures. They be
59、lieve the cooling spray technology could be developed in the next three to five years. They say as much as 15 percent of the energy used in the United States is spent providing power to air conditioning systems. 【语篇概述】斯坦福大学的研究者开发了一种新型的材料, 它可以将建筑物的热量转移到太空中。文章介绍了这一新材料的工作原理、发展前景及目前存在的问题。32. The first p
60、aragraph mainly tells us _. A. living on hot days is no longer a big problem nowB. a new material is created to cool the buildingsC. researchers are developing new solar panels on roofsD. the new material is a very thin sheet with many layers【解析】选B。段落大意题。根据第一段第一句“Researchers at Stanford University h
61、ave developed a new material that can move heat out of buildings and into space. ”可知, 第一段主要介绍了一种能降低建筑物温度的新材料。故选B。 33. How does the panel work? A. It takes in the heat and cools it down. B. It uses a mirror to reflect the sunlight. C. It sends heat away right into space. D. It has a window to let out
62、 the heat. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段对新型制冷材料的介绍特别是第二段最后一句“The heat is sent directly into space without warming the air. ”可知, 新型的材料直接将热量发送到太空中去。故选C。34. The new material is especially useful in areas that _. A. suffer high temperatureB. have poor air conditioningC. have plenty of foodD. are short of power【解析】
63、选D。推理判断题。根据第三段中的“He says buildings in developing countries that do not have electricity or air conditioning could use the panels. In areas where electricity is out of reach for many people, there is a potential benefit for storing medicine or even food. . . ”可知, 对于那些电力缺乏地区的人们, 这种新材料更有利用价值。power动力, 电
64、力。故选D。35. What can we infer from the passage? A. The appliance of the new panel is still under research. B. Some people got benefits from producing the panels. C. People may have problems in using the new material. D. The new panels may save 15 percent of the energy. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“The resea
65、rchers say the main problem is creating actual cooling systems using the high-tech panels. ”及第三句“They believe the cooling spray technology could be developed in the next three to five years. ”可推知, 这种新型的板材还在研究阶段。故选A。第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Be a
66、Good TouristWe travel not only for work but also for fun and learning. Restaurants, galleries, temples and architecture. . . These places are like homes for people who live and work there. How would you want visitors to behave in your own home? 36 There are many ways of doing this without sacrificin
67、g our own holiday. Do your homework. 37 Guides will help you when you get to the site, but is that the best place to go? Is it popular only because the one-day tourist can see it easily or because it is really a worthwhile place to visit? Youd better check it out. 38 Walk around, even if in the stre
68、ets closest to your hotel. Eat in local restaurants. Talk to the locals. Learn a few in the local language and use them. You will surely get a smile from the hotel staff and street sellers. Help preserve the sites. Most of the sites you visit may be visited by millions of people a year, so care need
69、s to be taken to allow others to enjoy them as well. Some of these monuments are so old and fragile that they are sensitive to the touch of hands or bags and shows. 39 This way, you dont encourage the use of those plastic bags that fly all over many sites. And heres the big onegood manners are nearl
70、y universal. 40 If that doesnt sound like you, then give the world a break and stay home. A. Experience the place. B. Always have a cloth bag with you. C. Read about the places you want to visit. D. Try to buy something from the local stores. E. A good tourist is polite, positive and eco-sensitive.
71、F. Weve cleaned up after ourselves and taken only good memories. G. I think we would like them to make it a little better because of their visit. 【语篇概述】这是一篇议论文。本文主要介绍了在旅游时怎样注意自己的举止, 当一名好游客。36. 【解析】选G。上文提到考虑一下, 在你的家里, 你希望游客怎样表现呢? G项“我想我们都会希望自己的家因为他们的到访而变得更好一点”回答了上文提出的问题。故选G。37. 【解析】选C。根据上下文可知, 在去某地旅游
72、之前, 我们要做好功课, 弄清楚该地是否值得一游。因此, C项“仔细研究你想去旅游的地方”符合语境。故选C。38. 【解析】选A。根据下文可知, 作者建议我们到当地的餐馆中吃饭, 学习并使用一些当地的语言。因此, A项“体验这个地方”能概括本段主旨。故选A。39. 【解析】选B。空后一句提到: 这样, 景点就不会到处飘塑料袋。因此, B项“一直随身带着布包”与下一句语意相接, 其中的a cloth bag与下一句中的plastic bags相呼应。故选B。40. 【解析】选E。根据上一句可知, 无论去哪旅游, 我们都要有良好的举止, 因此E项“好游客是有礼貌的、积极的、注重环保的”符合语境,
73、其中的polite, positive and eco-sensitive与上一句中的good manners相呼应。故选E。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。Ask someone for their first memory and they will often give some fairly dull possibilities and not be sure which comes first. However, I have no 41 at
74、 all about mine. The earliest thing I recall is looking down and seeing flames coming out of my ankles. It was a Sunday afternoon in July 1981 when I 42 fire. I was in the garden with my dad. It was a sunny day but slightly breezy(有微风的). I was standing nearby as my dad 43 to light the barbecue. Afte
75、r several failed attempts, 44 he had to use some sort of accelerant(助燃剂). It caused a small fireball, which was flying towards me 45 the breeze suddenly46 in my direction. Thats where the vivid memory of my burning ankles kicks in. My dad 47 fast. He dashed indoors, grabbed a large blanket and ran b
76、ack to wrap me in it. The next thing I remember is sitting on a chest, feeling hot and 48 water over and over again; then being driven to a hospital. I underwent lots of skin operations and for weeks I wasnt able to bend my legs, which had to be wrapped in bandages. 49 this period, I dont recall exp
77、eriencing pain. It was only when I 50 what an exciting summer my sister was having that my situation began to seem 51. Weve never talked much about the accidentmy dad has never been an especially 52 person. Now that I have kids of my own, I do sometimes wonder what he 53. Ive never felt any 54 at hi
78、m, and I recognize that but for his swift actions the situation could have been 55. But Id certainly never have a barbecue with my kids. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇记叙文, “我”回忆了自己人生中与父亲一起经历的难以忘记的事情。41. A. choice B. idea C. doubt D. worry【解析】选C。根据空前的“they will often give some fairly dull possibilities and not be sure
79、which comes first”和空后的“The earliest thing I recall”的对比可知, 此处表示“我”对于自己的记忆毫不怀疑。42. A. exchangedB. setC. heldD. caught【解析】选D。那是1981年7月的一个周日的下午, “我”的脚踝处着火了。catch fire“着火”。43. A. tendedB. struggledC. refusedD. managed【解析】选B。根据下文的“After several failed attempts”可知, 父亲的几次尝试都失败了, 所以此处表示父亲需要努力点燃烧烤架。44. A. eve
80、ntuallyB. graduallyC. interestinglyD. fortunately【解析】选A。根据上文的“After several failed attempts”可知, 此处指父亲经过了多次的尝试, 最终不得不使用助燃剂。45. A. beforeB. unlessC. thoughD. as【解析】选D。因为风向突然改变, 火球朝“我”这边飞来。as“因为”, 引导原因状语从句。46. A. stoppedB. howledC. changedD. dropped【解析】选C。参见上题解析。stop“停止”; howl“大声叫喊”; change“改变”; drop“落
81、下”。47. A. hidB. actedC. escapedD. approached【解析】选B。根据下文的“He dashed indoors, grabbed a large blanket”可知, 此处指父亲看到这种情景后行动很快。48. A. waiting forB. asking forC. paying forD. searching for【解析】选B。“我”记得的下一件事情是坐在大箱子上, 感觉很热, 然后反复地要水喝。49. A. Thanks toB. But forC. ThroughoutD. After【解析】选C。根据上文的“for weeks”可知, 此处指
82、在这整个期间。50. A. realizedB. imaginedC. predictedD. explained【解析】选A。当“我”意识到“我”的妹妹有一个激动兴奋的夏天的时候, “我”的状况才开始看起来难以忍受。51. A. ridiculousB. acceptableC. satisfactoryD. unbearable【解析】选D。参见上题解析。52. A. strictB. openC. shyD. honest【解析】选B。根据上文的“Weve never talked much about the accident”可知, 此处指父亲不是一个性格特别开放的人。53. A.
83、gave awayB. took overC. went throughD. looked into【解析】选C。“我”有了自己的孩子, 有时“我”很想知道父亲当时经历了什么。go through“经历”; give away“泄露, 分发, 赠送”; take over“接管”; look into“调查”。54. A. sympathyB. anxietyC. guiltD. anger【解析】选D。“我”从来都没有对父亲感到生气。sympathy“同情”; anxiety“忧虑”; guilt“内疚”; anger“怒气”。55. A. worseB. simplerC. strange
84、rD. clearer【解析】选A。“我”意识到要不是父亲当时快速的行动, 情况可能会更加糟糕。worse“更糟的”。 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。(2020邯郸高一检测)Like many young children, Vikas Jyani dreamed of 56. _ (be) a pilot as a boy. Living in a small village called Sarangpur in Hisar district, he did not let go of that dr
85、eam and after years of struggle, 57. _(succeed) in becoming a pilot. It was what he did after achieving his dream 58. _ would make headlines in the news. With him growing up, the elders of the village always encouraged him 59. _(go) for his dreams. 60. _ turn, he promised them that when he did becom
86、e a pilot, he would take all of them together for a ride in a plane. And that was 61. _(exact) what pilot Vikas Jyani did when the time came. He arranged for plane 62. _(ticket) for all the 22 elders over the age of 70 years old in the village. The eldest was 90 years old, and the youngest 72 years,
87、 most of 63. _had never been on a plane in their lives and never thought there was a 64. _ (possible) that they would take in the view from above the clouds. All the elders got to travel from New Delhi to Amritsar where they got to see the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. Flying in
88、a plane 65. _ (describe)as the best experience of their lives by many of the elders. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了Vikas Jyani从小就有当飞行员的梦想, 村里的老人也都鼓励他为梦想努力, 他答应实现梦想后带着全村的老人坐一次飞机。他的梦想实现了, 也兑现了自己的诺言。56. 【解析】being。考查非谓语动词。dream of doing sth. 意为“梦想做某事”。故填being。57. 【解析】succeeded 。考查动词时态。 succeed在此是谓语动词与did not let 并列
89、, 所以应用一般过去时。故填succeeded。58. 【解析】that。考查强调句。It was +强调部分+that. . . 为强调结构, 此处强调部分是what he did after achieving his dream。故填that。59. 【解析】 to go。 考查非谓语动词。encourage sb. to do sth. 意为“鼓励某人做某事”。故填to go。60. 【解析】In。 考查介词。 in turn 为固定搭配, 意为“反过来”。故填In。 61. 【解析】 exactly。考查副词。 修饰动词应用副词形式。故填exactly。62. 【解析】tickets
90、。考查名词复数。ticket是可数名词, 后面是为22个老人买的飞机票, 所以应用复数形式。故填tickets。63. 【解析】 whom。考查定语从句。此处_had never been on a plane in their lives and . . . 是定语从句, 关系词在定语从句中作of的宾语, 指人应用whom。64. 【解析】possibility。考查名词。在there be 后应用名词。故填possibility。65. 【解析】was described。考查动词时态和语态。 describe 与主语Flying in a plane是被动关系, 且叙述的是过去的事情,
91、所以应用一般过去时且使用被动语态。故填was described。 第四部分写作 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假如英语老师要求每位同学用英语写值日报告(duty report)。请你以“火星生活”为话题, 发表一个值日报告。内容包括如下要点: 1. 人类对火星生活的向往; 2. 人类在火星上生存的条件及其必要性; 3. 你是否愿意到火星上去生活, 为什么? 要求: 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】With the increasing population on Earth, human beings have been trying
92、 to find another planet in space to live on. It is reported that liquid water has been found on Mars, which provides necessary conditions for all living things. To some extent, the climate on Mars is quite similar to that on Earth, which makes it possible for humans to live on Mars. Therefore, it is
93、 quite probable that humans will live on Mars one day. As far as I am concerned, I would be willing to live on Mars if I got the chance in the future. Since it is a completely new place, I think it will be magical. 第二节(满分25分)阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Some experts argue the fact that almost one in f
94、our teens is constantly online is a dangerous thing, yet I believe that its an opportunity. Technology brings us closer together and can help us in everyday life rather than replacing friends with screens. First, I believe that technology takes the embarrassment out of face-to-face contact, as talki
95、ng to someone may make you uncomfortable. You could not say what is on your mind. A much simpler way of communicating is through texts. By texting a person, there is no resistance(抵抗) to what you are trying to say. You are able to revise your words before you send them, hopefully not saying somethin
96、g you will later regret or that could hurt someones feelings. Apart from making friends face-to-face, there are other ways of interaction using technology. Technology can help bond people together by showing similar interests. Second, technology can help friends and family keep in touch. When moment
97、s together are not within reach, the next best thing is to use technology to catch up on each others life and share precious moments through videos and calls. The ability to play back a memory on a screen is amazing, something that can be cherished and kept forever. Some may argue technology is the
98、problem in the world, but I do not. I believe that technology helps you escape the evil and pressure in the world and has the ability to let you create your own world where what others say or think doesnt matter. After a stressful time, technology is there to help you communicate and remind you what
99、 you should be grateful for, or just make your day a little better. In conclusion, I believe that not only is technology not replacing friends with screens but its actually bringing us closer together and establishing relationships among teens. Overall, I believe this topic makes the world a better
100、place by making it easier to create friends, and make otherwise lost friends keep in touch. _【参考范文】Despite some peoples worry about technology, I consider it a chance, enhancing relationships and contributing to daily life. (要点1) Technology protects people from the embarrassment they may experience
101、in face-to-face communication and enables them to socialize, share great life moments and save valuable memories. (要点2) It helps people avoid pressure and bad things, improves their communication skills and reminds them to be grateful. (要点3) In short, technology can promote peoples relationship and enrich their life instead of ruining friendship. (要点4)
