1、单元素养检测(一)(Unit 1)(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 1W: Does the play start at 7: 00 or 7: 30? M: Neither. It starts at 7: 15 and ends at 8: 30. 1. How long will the play last? A.
2、 Forty-five minutes. B. Sixty minutes. C. Seventy-five minutes. 答案: CText 2M: Kathy! You look so cute in this red dress! W: Really? Dont you think its a little small for me? It fit me well last year, but I gained ten pounds this summer. 2. What does the woman think of her dress? A. Its cute. B. It f
3、its her well. C. Its a little small for her. 答案: CText 3W: Lucy looks like her mother, and Lily looks like her father, but theyre clearly from the same family. M: Yes, youre right, but I think Lily is nicer. She reminds me of the Hollywood film star Jolie. 3. Who does the man think is more beautiful
4、? A. Lucy. B. Lily. C. Jolie. 答案: BText 4W: Hi, Mr Smith. Can I help you with anything today? M: Yes, I want to change some of the information on my bank accounts. W: OK, I can help you with that. Come to my desk, please. 4. Whats the woman? A. A bank clerk. B. A shop assistant. C. A tourist guide.
5、答案: AText 5M: Next time I go to the doctor; remind me to bring you along. I probably understood half of what the guy told me. He spoke so fast, and he used tons of words that I never learned in my Chinese classes. W: I thought they had English-speaking doctors there. 5. What is TRUE about the man? A
6、. He saw an English-speaking doctor. B. His first language is not Chinese. C. He thinks the woman should see a doctor. 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: You see,
7、whenever I want to play with my cat, he runs away. W: Thats because you acted like you were going to try to catch him suddenly. In the wild, sudden movements could mean danger. M: Really? So you mean I should get close to the cat slowly? W: You should try to catch his attention, such as throwing his
8、 favorite toys, or giving him some food first, and then play with him. M: Thank you for the advice. I will try. 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How to catch the cat. B. How to play with the cat. C. How to feed the cat. 答案: B7. What is the womans suggestion? A. Catch the cat suddenl
9、y. B. Leave the cat alone. C. Catch the cats attention first. 答案: C听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。Text 7M: Hello, Barbara, welcome back. You look great. W: Rod, its lovely to see you again. M: How was your trip? W: Fine but tiring. Milan was interesting, its bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier, too. M: And
10、 Florence, what did you think of Florence? W: Well, I didnt go there. Have you been there? M: No, Ive never been to Italy. Id really like to go to Rome. Well, the cars are in the car park. Is this all your luggage? W: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy. M: Barbara, whats in it? Books or stones? W:
11、Just 20 pairs of shoes. 8. Where has Barbara been? A. Milan. B. Florence. C. Rome. 答案: A9. What has Barbara got in her suitcase? A. Stones. B. Shoes. C. Books. 答案: B听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。Text 8W: Ive decided to become a vegan. M: You mean you arent going to eat meat anymore? W: Well, yes, but a vegan doe
12、snt eat anything animal related. A vegetarian doesnt eat meat, but they will still eat dairy, eggs, and honey. A vegan wont eat anything that comes from an animal. M That seems really difficult. W: I think it will be, but Im up to the challenge. M: What will you eat instead? W: There are many things
13、 I can still eat. Anything with fruit and vegetables is good. Nuts, most breads, and beans are also great. I can also drink soymilk in place of regular milk. M: What about cheese? It would be really hard to give up cheese, I think. W: I cant eat cheese because it comes from milk, but believe it or n
14、ot, there are many things that can replace cheese, such as soy cheese or nut cheese. M: I dont mean to be rude, but I really dont think its a good idea. W: Ill make a vegan dinner and invite you over. Youre going to be really surprised at how tasty vegan food can be! 10. What will the woman choose t
15、o eat? A. Eggs. B. Soy cheese. C. Meat. 答案: B11. What does the man think of the womans new diet? A. Its going to be tough. B. Her food will all taste bad. C. She wont be able to eat anything. 答案: A12. What does the woman tell the man in the end? A. He is too particular about foods. B. He should be a
16、 vegan as well. C. Shell make him some vegan food. 答案: C听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。Text 9W: Bruce, have you booked a room for the English story-telling competition ahead of time? M: Im sorry, Miss Abbey. I dont know how to book it. W: Thats easy. Look at the booking form. Just fill out the form and give it to
17、 the secretary of the school office. M: OK. Let me write down my name and class first. Miss Abbey, which room shall we book? W: The rooms on the fourth floor are big. What about Room 401? M: School finishes at 3: 30 pm. Will the competition begin at 3: 30 pm then? W: I dont think the competitors can
18、 arrive immediately after school. Lets begin at 3: 45 pm and finish at 6: 30 pm. M: I see. The number of people is 36. And what equipment are we going to use that day? W: We need a computer to show some pictures and play some music. M: Yes. Miss Abbey, Ill write your name here because youre the teac
19、her in charge. W: Yes, I am. Have you filled in the date yet? Its September 21 st. M: OK, thank you, Miss Abbey. W: Youre welcome. 13. Why hasnt the boy booked the room yet? A. He is too busy. B. He forgot to do so. C. He doesnt know how to book it. 答案: C14. Whom should the booking form be given to?
20、 A. The woman. B. The boys class teacher. C. The secretary of the school office. 答案: C15. When will the competition begin? A. At 3: 30 pm. B. At 3: 45 pm. C. At 6: 30 pm. 答案: B16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. A computer is needed in the competition. B. The competition will be held in
21、Room 501. C. The boy will take charge of the competition. 答案: A听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。Text 10M: Chicago is the largest city in the Midwestern US and the third-largest city in the country. It is famous for its pizza, museums, and skyscrapers. If you like tall buildings and interesting architecture, Chicag
22、o is the city for you. Skyscrapers were born in Chicago. The first one went up in 1885 and was only about 33 meters tall. One of the most famous skyscrapers in Chicago is the Willis Tower. The building is more commonly known by its original name, the Sears Tower. For years, it was the tallest buildi
23、ng in the world. It remains one of the tallest buildings in the United States. Completed in 1973, it has 108 stories, and stands 442 meters tall. Its observation deck provides amazing views of the citys downtown and beyond. Chicagos downtown is called “The Loop”. Chicagos train system gives the area
24、 its name. The public transportation system is a Chicago symbol. More than 700, 000 people board the trains every weekday. The Loop is also home to one of the largest outdoor sculptures in the world. A British artist created the 100-ton sculpture, officially named Cloud Gate. The huge, metal, rounde
25、d object is often, and affectionately, called “The Bean”. 17. What can we learn about Chicago? A. Chicago is the third largest city in the Midwestern US. B. Chicago attracts the world for its beautiful scenery. C. Chicago set up the worlds first skyscraper. 答案: C18. What is the height of the Willis
26、Tower? A. 442 meters. B. 108 meters. C. 33 meters. 答案: A19. Which was completed in 1885? A. The first skyscraper. B. The Willis Tower. C. Cloud Gate. 答案: A20. What is the nickname of Cloud Gate? A. The Loop. B. The Bean. C. The Sears Tower. 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
27、, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A(2019杭州高一检测)University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的)rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms incl
28、ude: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life. Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination(组合密码)for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share y
29、our room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination. Cooking PolicyStudents living
30、in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉) to heat food, student
31、s are not permitted to cook in their rooms. Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of$100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when
32、 the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court. Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residen
33、ces are 11: 00 pm to 8: 00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1: 00 am to 8: 00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25. 【文章大意】本文属于应用文, 介绍大学住校生寝室规定。21. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms? A. Ceiling fans and wate
34、rbeds. B. Wireless routers and radios. C. Hair dryers and candles. D. TVs and electric blankets. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一部分中的“The following items are approved for use in residential rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. ” 可知, 在学生宿舍里允许使用电热毯、电吹风、个人电脑、
35、收音机、电视和DVD播放器。22. What do we know about the cooking policy? A. A microwave oven can be used. B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted. C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen. D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三部分中的“With the exception of using a small microwav
36、e oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms. ”可知, 除了可以使用小的微波炉来加热食物外, 不允许学生在房间里做饭。23. When can students enjoy a party in residences? A. 7: 00 am, Sunday. B. 7: 30 am, Thursday. C. 11: 30 pm, Monday. D. 00: 30 am, Saturday. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“Quiet hours on Friday and Sa
37、turday nights are 1: 00 am to 8: 00 am. ”可知, 学生应该在周五和周六的凌晨1: 00到早上8: 00保持安静。B(2019沈阳高一检测)On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “Youre nervous and thats okay. Everyone is afraid of h
38、igh school. ” I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends. On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldnt figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I did
39、nt think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of
40、times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging. Since then, Ive been elected(选举)vice monitor of my class, which wasnt much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions. It is norm
41、al to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because youll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isnt straight As. Most important of all, b
42、e who you are, whether youre a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Dont try to pretend to be someone youre not. Now you know the true secrets of high school. 【文章大意】本文为记叙文, 介绍了作者高中第一天感到害怕, 到后来作者逐渐适应了新学校, 总结出一个道理成功在于做真实的自我。24. The main reason for the authors fear on his first day is that _. A. he w
43、as not familiar with the new surroundingsB. his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC. he was unable to work out the puzzleD. his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“. . . I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. ”可知作者高中第一天感到害怕的主要原因是他
44、不熟悉新环境。25. From the authors first day experience we can infer that _. A. he didnt know the right way to classB. he got to school before classes beganC. he was fond of the school immediatelyD. his home was far from the school【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“On the first day I was late for every class and was co
45、nstantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldnt figure out. ”可知作者在第一天迷路, 因为作者觉得学校像个迷宫, 不知如何走, 即如何去上课的地方。26. After his first week at school, the author _. A. was still not accustomed to the scheduleB. was gradually used to the new schoolC. found high school not so challenging as he had
46、imaginedD. ran for monitor of his class against three other students【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段的“Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not s
47、o bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging. ”可知他逐渐适应了新学校。27. According to the passage, the secret of the authors success lies mainly in _. A. making more friendsB. getting more As at schoolC. being who he really isD. joining in out-of-class activities【解析】选C。细节理解题
48、。根据最后一段Most important of all, be who you are, whether youre a “fool”, an athlete, or a lower grader. Dont try to pretend to be someone youre not. Now you know the true secrets of high school. 可知作者认为不论你是什么样的人, 最重要的是做你自己, 不要试图假装。现在你就知道高中的秘密了。由此可知作者的成功在于做真实的自我。CHonesty may well be the policy, but it of
49、ten deserts us when no one is watching, psychologists report today. Experiments with an honesty box to collect payments for hot drinks show that people are better at paying up when under the gaze of a pair of eyes. The surprise was that the eyes were not real, but photographed. Researchers at Newcas
50、tle University set up the experiment in secret. They attached a poster to a cupboard of mugs above an honesty box alongside a kettle, with tea, coffee and milk. Over 10 weeks, they alternated each week between images of eyes and pictures of flowers. Dr. Bateson, a behavioral biologist and leader of
51、the study, said that even though the eyes were not real they still seemed to make people behave more honestly. The effect may arise from behavioral characteristics that developed as early humans formed social groups that increased their chances of survival. Individuals had to co-operate for the good
52、 of the group, rather than act selfishly. “If nobody is watching us it is in our interests to behave selfishly. But when we think were being watched we should behave better, so people see us as co-operative and behave the same way towards us, ” Dr. Bateson said. “We thought wed get a slight effect w
53、ith eyes, by it was quite striking how much difference they made. Even at a subconscious level, it seems people respond to eyes, and that might be because eyes send a strong biological signal we have evolved(进化) to respond to. ”The finding, which researchers believe sheds light on our evolutionary p
54、ast, could be turned to practical use. The psychologists say images of eyes could promote ticket sales on public transport and improve monitor systems to prevent antisocial behavior. 【文章大意】本文是科普短文。文章介绍人们在有眼睛图片的情况下, 会表现得更加诚实。28. The reason for doing the experiment secretly is that the researchers _.
55、A. wanted to get a comparatively more exact resultB. had known they wanted to do something illegallyC. meant to get the co-operation of their colleaguesD. intended to sell the hot drinks at a higher price【解析】选A。推理判断题。从文章最后一段可得到答案: 实验者的目的是证实人类进化的过程, 为现实行为提供依据。他们对实验保密是因为他们想得到相对准确的结果。29. People behave
56、honestly under watchful gaze of eyes because _. A. they want to leave a good impressionB. they fear to be laughed at by others C. theyve got the nature through evolutionD. they take the photo for a real pair of eyes【解析】选C。推理判断题。由文章第三段中的“The effect may arise from behavioral characteristics that devel
57、oped as early humans formed social groups that increased their chances of survival. ”可知, 故选C。30. The underlined phrase “sheds light on” in the last paragraph means _. A. causes somebody to become cheerfulB. makes something easier to understandC. comes upon something by accidentD. brings something in
58、to the broad daylight【解析】选B。词义猜测题。研究人员认为, 这一发现有助于我们了解人类的进化史, 并将其转化为实际应用, 故选B。31. Images of a pair of eyes can be applied to all except _. A. ticket sales on public transportB. cold drink sales in public places C. places with “No spitting! ” signsD. Christmas decorations in ones home【解析】选D。推理判断题。从最后一
59、段的“The psychologists say images of eyes could promote ticket sales on public transport and improve monitor systems to prevent antisocial behavior. ”可推出, D项不属于公共场合, 不需要监督, 故选D。【规律方法】推理判断题解题技巧(1)抓住特定信息进行逆向或正向推理做此类试题要善于抓住某一段话中的关键信息, 即某些关键词或短语去分析、推理、判断, 利用逆向思维或正面推理, 从而推断出这句话所隐含的深层含义。(2)整合全文(段)信息进行推断做推理题
60、时, 有时需要在弄懂全文意思的基础上, 整合与题目相关的有用信息, 综合起来去推理判断, 确定最佳结论。(3)利用语境的褒贬性进行信息推断几乎每篇文章的语境都有一定褒贬性, 这种褒贬性反映了主人公的特定心理和情绪状态及作者的写作意图, 因此利用好文章的语境褒贬性就能在把握主旨大意的基础上对文章进行准确的逻辑判断。认真阅读原文并找出反映语境褒贬性及变化的标志性词汇或句子, 对我们掌握文章主旨大意, 了解主人公的心理特点及发展变化, 从而正确地进行逻辑推断很有好处。DThere are some strange driving laws in different countries. Vietna
61、mIf youre in Vietnam without a Vietnamese drivers license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years. RussiaIn Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2, 000 rubles (about $55). Worse yet, its illegal to wash your car by hand in public places forcing you t
62、o take it to one of the few car wash facilities. ThailandDrivers male or female cant drive shirtless, whether its a car, a bus, or a tuk-tuk cab. FranceFrance requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer(酒精测量仪) at all times when driving a car. The one-time breathalyzer costs around $5, and
63、if you dont have one, you will be fined $15. CyprusRaising your hands in the car can get you fined of $35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily. JapanPoliteness isnt just the culture in
64、Japan; its part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle(水坑) with your car will cost you over $60. The country is also strict with its DUI(酒驾) laws riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking and driving can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars.
65、 【文章大意】本文主要告诉我们几个国家有趣的交通法规。32. Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow? A. The car wash facilities. B. Any public place. C. Your home. D. The forest. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据文章Russia部分的“its illegal to wash your car by hand in public places forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash
66、 facilities”可知选A。33. What can get you fined in Cyprus? A. Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer. B. Not having a Cyprus drivers license. C. Putting your hands above your head when you are driving. D. Driving without a shirt. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文章Cyprus部分的“The law states a driver can be fined if th
67、e person is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hand from the steering wheel unnecessarily”可知选C。34. If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been _. A. in an irregular position in your carB. sitting in a car with a drunk driverC. splashing a person with mudD. im
68、polite to other drivers【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据文章Japan部分的“The country is also strict with its DUI laws riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking and driving can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars. ”可知B正确。35. This text can most likely be found in _. A. a law documentB. a fa
69、shion magazineC. an international newspaperD. a column on interesting cultures【解析】选D。推理判断题。a law document法律文件; a fashion magazine时尚杂志; an international newspaper国际报纸; a column on interesting cultures有趣的文化专栏。故选D。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。Everyone has be
70、st friends who feel down every once in a while. Maybe your best friend has recently moved, got fired or experienced something that could make her feel sad. It is difficult for us to see a friend, especially a best friend, feeling down. 36Communicate with her. There are many smart ways to let your be
71、st friend know how important she is to you. 37 You might consider sending a text message you both find funny. You can also choose a picture of you two and send it by email to let her know you are thinking about her. Another email idea might be to write her a story that is all about the two of you on
72、 an adventure. A wonderful gift for your friend may be all she needs to cheer up. 38 If it is cute and holds a meaning between the two of you , it can go a long way. If she knows you are terrible at making arts and crafts(手工艺品), go ahead and make her something. A bad attempt at arts and crafts says
73、a lot about how much you care. 39 If your best friend feels down, she may decide to stay locked-up in her house for days at a time. Instead of letting her stay in, work to get her up and out of the house. Invite her over to your house to play games. Music is a powerful way to get your best friend ou
74、t of a bad mood. 40 To make it cute, you can record yourself singing a song or put a personalized message before each song to make her laugh. A. Just listen to her. B. Get her out of the house. C. It does not have to be an expensive one. D. You might call her and tell her a joke you both like. E. Yo
75、u might even decide to take her to watch a surprise movie. F. However, there are many things you can do to help cheer her up. G. You could make your friend a list of some of your favorite “feel good” songs. 【文章大意】当我们的好朋友情绪低落的时候, 我们可以做一些事情让他们开心起来。如何去做呢? 本文就这一问题给出一些很好的建议。36. 【解析】选F。根据空前的 “It is diffic
76、ult for us to see a friend, especially a best friend, feeling down. ”可知, 虽然看见好朋友难过的时候我们也很难过, 但是我们可以做一些事情让他们开心起来, 故选F。37. 【解析】选D。根据本段首句Communicate with her. 可知, 作者建议我们打电话给朋友, 给他们讲笑话, 故选D。38. 【解析】选C。根据空前的 “A wonderful gift for your friend may be all she needs to cheer up. ”以及综合下文可知, 我们可以给朋友买礼物, 这个礼物不需
77、要太贵, 只要对彼此有意义就行, 故选C。39. 【解析】选B。根据 “Instead of letting her stay in, work to get her up and out of the house. Invite her over to your house to play games. ”可知, 本段建议我们让朋友去外面, 不要只待在家里, 故选B。40. 【解析】选G。根据空前的 “Music is a powerful way to get your best friend out of a bad mood. ”可知, 作者建议我们给朋友列一些感觉好的歌曲, 帮助朋友
78、走出坏情绪, 故选G。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。While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this 41 process and found something that has ch
79、anged my 42 at college for the better: I discovered ASLAmerican Sign Language(美式手语). I never felt an urge to learn any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The 43 languages were enough in all my interactions(交往). Little did I know that I would discover my 44
80、for ASL. The story began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL club 45 their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very 46 of communicating without speaking 47 me. What I saw was completely unlike anything I had experienced in the past. This newness just left me 48 m
81、ore. After that, feeling the need to 49 further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL clubs meetings. I only learned how to 50 the alphabet that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my 51 progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to attend those meetings and learn all I could. The following
82、term, I 52 an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was 53. I soon realized that the silence was not unpleasant. 54, if there had been any talking, it would have caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the 55 way of communication it opens. 【文章大意】作者发现美式手语后, 开始学习它, 并发现了使
83、用它的优点。41. A. searchingB. planning C. working D. studying【解析】选A。词汇复现题。根据前面出现的explore和exploration可知, 我经历了这种探索(searching)过程。42. A. progressB. experienceC. majorD. opinion【解析】选B。逻辑推理题。此处指发现了使我的大学经历(experience)更好的东西。43. A. officialB. foreignC. writtenD. spoken【解析】选D。逻辑推理题。美式手语是一种无声的语言, 我的家人和朋友听力都正常, 所以口头
84、(spoken)语言对于我的交往已经足够了。44. A. loveB. concernC. goalD. request【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。此处指我不知道我会发现对美式手语的爱(love)。45. A. recordedB. performedC. recitedD. discussed【解析】选B。逻辑推理题。根据下一句中的the hand movements和communicating without speaking可知, 此处指他们用美式手语表演(performed)了一首歌。46. A. ideaB. amountC. dreamD. reason【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。此处
85、指不说话就能交流的想法(idea)。47. A. disturbedB. supportedC. embarrassedD. attracted【解析】选D。逻辑推理题。此处指手的动作和无声的交流的想法吸引(attracted)了我。48. A. showingB. actingC. sayingD. wanting【解析】选D。逻辑推理题。这种新鲜使我渴望(wanting)得到更多。49. A. exerciseB. exploreC. expressD. explain【解析】选B。词汇复现题。根据第一段的explore和exploration可知, 此处指感觉到有必要进一步探索(expl
86、ore)。50. A. printB. writeC. signD. count【解析】选C。背景常识题。既然是美式手语, 所以用手势表达。sign做手势示意。51. A. slowB. steadyC. normalD. obvious【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。前一句提到那一天我只学习了字母表, 这说明我进步很慢(slow)。52. A. missedB. passedC. gave upD. registered for【解析】选D。逻辑推理题。根据后面的一句可知, 我注册学习了美式手语课程。register for表示“登记, 注册”。53. A. prohibitedB. welcom
87、edC. ignoredD. repeated【解析】选A。逻辑推理题。根据前面一句可知教授失聪, 所以用手语上课, 课堂上禁止谈话。另外, 根据后面的silence也可知。prohibit表示禁止。54. A. LastlyB. ThusC. InsteadD. However【解析】选C。词语辨析题。我很快就意识到这种沉默很好。相反, 如果说话, 就会使我们学到更少。lastly最后; thus因此; instead相反; however然而。instead和however容易混淆, however解释为“然而”, 表示一种转折, 说明后面陈述的内容与前面的内容相反。instead也表示转
88、折, 但更侧重于“取而代之”这层意思, 翻译成“相反地”。55. A. easyB. popularC. quickD. new【解析】选D。词汇复现题。根据第三段This newness just left me _more. 可知, 此处指我感激沉默和它开启的新的(new)交流方式。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。Were offering free tickets to go and see a film called A Year in Greenland. The film, which 56.
89、_ (tell)you all about the plants and animals in that wonderful country, has won 57. _ prize at a national film festivalits well worth 58. _ (see). The film can only be seen at the new cinema that has just been completed inside the Science Museum in the city centre. It will be showed on this Sunday w
90、ith 59. _ (screen) every hour from midday onwards, with the last at 5 oclock, two hours before the museum closes. So there are six periods to choose 60. . So why not take the whole family to the museum this Sunday? Children will want to head straight down to the basement 61. _ the computers are kept
91、. I promise you theyll come away with all sorts of 62. _ (excite)pictures theyve created. Entrance to the museum is free on Sundays, but it would 63. (normal)cost $3. 25 to go and see the film. 64. _ (get)your free tickets, you should email this programme by midday on Friday. Weve only got a limited
92、 number of tickets, so the 65. (early)you email us, the more likely you are to get one. 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了一次免费赠送电影票的活动。这包括该电影的内容, 播放时间以及申请免费电影票的注意事项等。56. 【解析】tells。考查时态和主谓一致。所填词为定语从句的谓语, which指代the film, 所以用第三人称单数形式, 且时态为一般现在时。57. 【解析】a。考查冠词。此处为泛指, 表示“获得一个奖项”, 故用不定冠词a。58. 【解析】seeing。考查非谓语动词。be well worth
93、 doing sth. 是固定短语, 表示“值得做某事”。59. 【解析】screenings。考查名词。介词with后面接名词作宾语, screen在此意为“放映”, 用动名词形式, 由every hour 可知应使用其复数形式screenings。60. 【解析】from。考查介词。此处表示“有六个时间段可供选择”, 表示“从中选择”时, 动词choose后要接介词from。61. 【解析】where。考查关系副词。所填词引导定语从句, 在从句中作地点状语, 先行词为basement, 故用where。62. 【解析】exciting。考查形容词。此处表示“令人激动的图片”, 应用形容词作
94、定语, 描述事物的特征, 故用exciting。63. 【解析】normally。考查副词。此处修饰动词cost, 故使用副词形式作状语。64. 【解析】To get。考查非谓语动词。此处为动词不定式短语作目的状语。【知识拓展】不定式在句中的功能(1)不定式是一种非限定动词, 通常由“to+动词原形”构成, 如to be, to do, to combine, to expand, to get up等。这里的to是不定式的符号, 没有词义, 有时还可以省略。动词不定式没有人称和数的变化。(2)不定式在句中不能单独用作谓语, 但还保留着动词的若干特征: 可以带状语, 及物动词可以带宾语, 系动
95、词可以带表语。不定式可以连同它的附属成分一起组成不定式短语。(3)不定式(短语)在句中起相当于名词、形容词或副词的作用, 可作主语、表语、宾语、定语、状语和宾语补足语。65. 【解析】earlier。考查比较级。此处是“the more. . . the more. . . ” 句型结构, 表示“越越”。第四部分写作 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假设你是学生会主席李华。为了接待一批英国高中生来校参加为期两周的文化交流项目, 你校需要招募一些志愿者。请根据以下内容写一则通知, 希望有兴趣的学生前来报名。内容包括: 1. 志愿者要求。 2. 报名地点和截止时间。 注意: 1. 词
96、数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】NoticeVolunteers are badly needed for the reception work of a group of British students, who are scheduled to visit our school for a two-week cultural exchange program. Basic requirements are higher proficiency in English and interpersonal communication ability. Othe
97、r requirements include proper manners and a sense of responsibility. Preference will be given to those with previous experience as volunteers. Students who are interested in the work are expected to sign up in the Teachers Office before next Monday. 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。续
98、写的词数应为150左右。Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station(加油站)about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash re
99、gister(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas. I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said th
100、ey would take me to my friends . We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card. I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helpi
101、ng me had made their holidays meaningful. Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery(电池)was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealershipa shop selling carswas right
102、next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom. I entered the shop, and one of the salesmen came to me. _After a while, they quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. _【参考范文】I entered the shop, and one of the salesmen came to me. I recognized him at once. The two salesm
103、en were the older couple, and they were the owners of the Friendly Ford dealership. “ Hey, its you! You ever helped me, remember? ” I said to them excitedly. “Yeah, we did! ” the old man laughed, we run the shop to help more people. You know, it makes our life so meaningful! ”After a while, they qui
104、ckly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They solved my trouble once again, but when I paid for it, they would not accept my money. They told me that when they ran the shop at first, no one had ever taken the time to write them and say thank you, but now they have received more and more thank-you notes from people, which they were really happy about.