1、Unit 8GREEN LIVING(满分：100分建议用时：90分钟)第一部分单句语法填空(15分)1Shortly after the mud-rock flows happened, the Chinese government took immediate _(act) to deal with the sudden disaster.2The boy quarreled with his father and left home, determined never _(come) back again.3As Benjamin Franklin put it, “A house is
2、 not a home unless it _(contain) food and fire for the mind as well as the body.”4There is a new problem involved _the popularity of private cars that road conditions need to be improved.5Square dancing, _(see) as a way to relax and exercise by some people, has brought about lots of arguments.6China
3、 needs to strike _ balance between maintaining relatively(相对地)fast and stable development and making economic structural adjustment.7Im afraid you have _ wrong number.8The sun was shining brightly, _(make) everything there look more beautiful.9Ashley, having experienced such cases, is sure instantly
4、 to come up _ a brilliant idea. 10Anyone seen parking here _(fine).11An early typewriter produced letters quickly and neatly; the typist, _， couldnt see his work on his machine.12Follow the directions on the bottle carefully when _(take) the medincine.13My new pen _(disappear). Who could have taken
5、it?14Our attitude towards life is _makes the difference to our happiness.15Mary decided to attend the party, _ (hope) to see her friends whom she hadnt seen for ages.【答案】1action2to come3contains4in5seen6a7the8making9with10will be fined11however12taking13has disappeared14what15hoping第二部分阅读(30分)第一节阅读理
6、解(20分)ATime for an adventure?Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure youd like.Activity holidaysOur activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports.We have a huge variety of
7、 water, snow or desert holidays.Well take you scuba diving (潜水) in the Red Sea or kayaking (皮划艇) and white water rafting in Canada.If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps or even igloo building (建冰屋).For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding(the desert v
8、ersion of skateboarding)or camel safaris.Polar expeditionsTake an expedition to Antarctica or the northern Arctic; explore a land of white natural beauty and wonderful wildlife.Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears i
9、n the Arctic.Theres no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth.A once-in-a-lifetime experience.Cultural journeysOur cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations：India, Thailand, Egypt and many more.Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruinsjust remember to bring yo
10、ur camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying exotic foods and meeting local people.Wildlife holidaysWe organize small-group tours to get closer to nature in Africa, Asia or South America.Go on safari in Africa and watch lions and giraffes.Meet the famous turtles off the Gal
11、apagos Islands.Look for tigers in India, or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka.We use local guides and stay in a range of accommodation, from tents to tree houses.()16Which would you prefer if you are a sports lover?AWildlife holidays. BCultural journeys.CPolar expeditions. DActivity holidays.()17
12、What can a tourist do during a cultural journey?AAppreciate ancient buildings.BWatch lovely animals.CGet closer to nature.DHave extreme sports.()18What is the purpose of this text?ATo introduce ways of relaxation.BTo recommend different holidays.CTo share traveling experience.DTo give advice on trav
13、eling.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，作者为读者推荐了几个不同的度假选择。如果你厌倦了朝九晚五的工作，想寻找有特色的度假方式的话，那就从中选择一个吧！16D细节理解题。由Activity holidays部分的 “Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports.”可知，如果你是一个体育爱好者，你可能更喜欢Activity holidays。故选D项。17A细节理解题。由Cultural journeys部分的 “Our cultural journeys will
14、helpremember to bring your camera！”可知，在cultural journeys中，游客可以欣赏古代建筑。故选A项。18B写作意图题。由本文第一段 “Are you a bit bored withyoud like.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是推荐不同的度假方式。故选B项。BSeal Island is a 200-meter-long island in South Africa, which is surrounded by 55 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit waters and covered with over 60,000 s
15、eals and some birds.This island has been home to many birds and seals.You may think this island is a paradise.In fact, the island is not famous for the seals or birds.However, the real stars are the great white sharks that leap out of the water to catch the seals they are hunting.You may think that
16、there is no way for a 15-foot long, 3,000-pound shark to hurl its body out of the water and catch a seal in midair.Actually, these sharks are called “Air Jaws”.Over the years, the seals have gotten smarter.Now, they go out in groups of seven and eight to feed.They swim down on the sea floor, which g
17、ives them extra camouflage (掩饰). When they have to swim near the water surface, they swim in a zigzag (之字形的)pattern.But with all these tricks, they can still be outwitted (以智取胜)by the sharks.Usually, the sharks will take one seal away from its group and force it to swim on the surface, where it is e
18、asy to hunt.Sometimes, the seal is lucky and gets away, but most of them die in the process of trying to survive.Every year, tourists go to see these amazing animals leap out of the water, sometimes flinging (抛)their whole bodies into the air when they want to catch the seals.Some people even want t
19、o go into shark cages to see the action from below! This is the reason why this island attracts thousands of tourists around the world every year.()19What probably makes Seal Island famous?AThe large number of seals in the water.BThe way the great white sharks hunt.CThe beautiful scenery of the isla
20、nd.DThe special position of the island.()20Why do the seals swim in a zigzag pattern?ATo save energy.BTo warm themselves.CTo look for food.DTo avoid the white sharks.()21What can we infer from the third paragraph?AWhite sharks are dangerous animals.BThe seals are cleverer than the white sharks.CThe
21、sharks are successful in hunting the seals.DIt is easier for the sharks to hunt the seals on the sea floor.()22What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?ATo explain why Seal Island is famous.BTo show how white sharks hunt seals.CTo advise us to visit Seal Island.DTo ask us to protect animal
22、s.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。作者向我们介绍了位于南非的Seal Island。在这个岛周边的水域大白鲨常常跳出水面猎食海豹，这一景象吸引了许多游客前去观看。19B细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“However, the real stars arethey are hunting.”可知，大白鲨跳出水面捕食海豹是Seal Island出名的主要原因。20D推理判断题。文章第三段列举了海豹躲避大白鲨的方法，其中一种方法就是在水里“之”字形游动。21C推理判断题。根据文章第三段可知，几年来海豹虽然变聪明了，但它们还是难逃被大白鲨捕食的厄运，这说明大白鲨的捕食很成功。22A写作意图题。通过文章
23、第一段以及最后一段可知，这篇文章主要向我们介绍了Seal Island出名的原因。CPolar bears are not the only species in danger from global warming, a new report has warned. The US Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)claims 16 Arctic(北极的)animals are at risk from the melting ice as well as the polar bears.The animals have become a symbol
24、 of the environmental movement, as their numbers go down with the melting ice caps.But they are not the only ones.A new report has warned that other animals are in danger of going extinct as well.Sea ice in the Arctic fell to its lowest level after records began in 2007 and scientists predict the ar
25、ea could be largely ice free in summer within 10 years.Shaye Wolf, the lead author of the report, said Arctic foxes, whales, musk oxen(麝牛), walruses(海象)and four species of seals were all in dangeras well as polar bears.“The polar bear is the best-known victim(受害者)of rapid melting in the Arctic, but
26、if we dont reduce greenhouse pollution, many more creatures will follow it down the path to extinction，” she said. “Some Arctic species have already experienced widespread die-offs and population becomes less after losing key habitats and food sources; others face extreme weather events or suffer ne
27、w pressures from predators(食肉动物).”The CBD is also afraid these animals could be in danger if mining for oil goes ahead in this area.It is estimated that eight of the worlds 19 polar bear populations are becoming less as they struggle to raise young and hunt for food on ice.()23Whats the main idea of
28、 the passage?APolar bears are the only species in danger from global warming.BWhy all Arctic species are in danger of dying out.CWe should take measures to protect Arctic animals.DArctic foxes, whales, musk oxen, walruses and four species of seals were all in dangeras well as polar bears.()24Whats t
29、he meaning of the underlined word “extinction”？A繁衍B灭绝C存在D兴衰()25According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?ANine of the worlds 19 polar bear populations are becoming less now.BPolar bears are in danger mainly because their food sources are disappearing.CIf we dont take any
30、 effective measures to protect these animals in Arctic, more and more creatures will die out in the future.DSea ice in the Arctic fell to its lowest level before records began in 2007【语篇解读】本文主要讲了北极狐和其他几种动物和北极熊一样都面临着灭绝的危险。23D主旨大意题。综合全文和第三段可判断，本文主要讲了北极狐以及其他几种动物和北极熊一样都面临着灭绝的危险。24B词义猜测题。从划线词后面的“widespre
31、ad die-offs”可以推知extinction的含义。25C细节理解题。从第四段 “but if we dont reduce greenhouse pollution, many more creatures will follow it down the path to extinction”可知，C项正确。第二节七选五(10分)Lots of people ride bikes for lots of different reasons. Here are the top reasons why you should be out there too._26_Riding a bi
32、ke is a proven stress releaser. Regardless of if you are riding purely for pleasure or for a specific purpose, such as to become more mindful about life, you will arrive at your destination feeling relaxed, energized and happier about the world and yourself. Plus, being out on your bike is just flat
33、-out fun. _27_Your Community_28_ You are able to go the places you want to go and yet put one less car on the road. You dont bring with you the noise that a car generates and are actually able to interact with people as you move. From my bike, I can wave to a neighbor, say hi to a kid, smell someone
34、s dinner cooking and be a warm and friendly human presence on the streets.ConvenienceThere is an undeniable convenience factor youll discover when riding a bike. Front-row parking spaces are guaranteed no matter where you go. _29_ Though cars will certainly make better time on long trips, youll find
35、 for many short trips or through heavy traffic, and you can travel safely in traffic just as fast or faster on your bike.Your Pocketbook(钱包)It costs between 20 and 30 cents per mile to operate a car, depending on the vehicle. This is based on expenses like gas, oil, maintenance, etc., that go up whe
36、n you drive more. _30_ These factors make the actual per mile cost to operate a car much higher. When you start multiplying cost per mile to operate a car by the distance you ride, you can easily calculate how much money you save by riding a bike.ARide For YouBYour State of MindCTraffic jams are als
37、o irrelevant.DWhen you ride your bike, you are doing a lot of good things.EBeing out on your bike is good for the people around you as well.FThe more time you spend on two wheels, the harder it is to take yourself too seriously.GThis figure doesnt include the hidden costs of vehicle ownership like d
38、epreciation, taxes, and insurance.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章从四个角度给读者介绍了骑行的好处。26B要求选择出本段话的小标题，通览本段内容可知，这里主要讲骑自行车是一种非常有效的减压方式，这些正是“Your State of Mind(你的精神状态)”的具体说明。同时本段中出现的 “pleasure, mindful, energized and happier”等也是答题的关键，这些都是 “state of mind”的具体表现。27F根据空前一句话可知，这里讲的是骑自行车是非常有趣的，空格处表述的内容应该与此相关，F项“你在两个车轮上花的时间越多，就越
39、难把自己看得太严肃”符合上文语境内容。28E根据 “Your Community”与本段话的内容可知，本段主要讲骑自行车对社区周围的人有好处。文中的 “neighbour, say hi to a kid”“human presence”等也是答题的关键词，故E项“骑自行车对你周围的人也有好处”正确。29C根据小标题Convenience可知，本段主要讲与开车相比，骑自行车非常便捷，不会出现交通拥堵的情况，C项符合上下文语境内容，同时C项中的 “traffic jams”与本段话讲述的内容完全一致，且属于词汇复现。30G根据小标题 “Your Pocketbook(钱包)”可知，这里主要讲骑自
40、行车节省很多费用，G项“这个数字还不包括拥有汽车的隐性成本，如折旧、税收和保险”与本段讲述的内容一致。第三部分完形填空(15分)After a long time of struggling with lung cancer, my father passed away, due to which, my life _31_ a lot after my fathers death. As the eldest son in my family, I took the responsibility of raising the family. In order to _32_ my sick
41、mother and two younger brothers, I couldnt help but quit school and work to support my family. It seemed to me that life was always hard at that time. However, a thread of hope flashed in those _33_ days. It was a rainy dusk when I exposed myself to the rain and walked in the street.Suddenly the rai
42、n stopped! _34_， I looked up, only to find that “the sky” was in fact a dark blue _35_. Then came a deep voice. “Why not run _36_ an umbrella？” A middle-aged man with one leg on crutch(拐杖)said to me, “run in the rain, and you will get _37_”. I shook my head with politeness, but his words shocked me
43、deeply. Without my fathers protection, could I only be a slave to the fate(命运)?While _38_ together in the rain, I knew he was a promoter from the city. Having received an order from his company, he had to spend much time on it. Looking at this guy, I had no sympathy but _39_. I took the umbrella fro
44、m his hand and walked with him all the way. He told me he once had _40_ of being a policeman, but an accident _41_ his dream. His present work was _42_ and was not his cup of tea, however, every travelling was a wonderful start to him. To his happiness, he never lost heart and still “ran” on the roa
45、d of life_43_ by what the man remarked, I headed for a southern city and became an insurance representative. After two years running, I got my _44_ and the life condition in my family turned out better gradually.Everything is so simple：to run without an umbrella! Only when you _45_ the rainy season
46、of your life will there be bright sky ahead of you. Never give up!()31A.affectedBsufferedCdamagedDmanaged()32A.take careBattend toCwatch outDbring up()33A.brightBwhiteCcolorfulDdark()34A.InterestedBConfusedCExcitedDDisappointed()35A.umbrellaBraincoatChatDjacket()36A.withBwithoutCforDto()37A.drierBwa
47、rmerCless wetDless cold()38A.runningBwanderingCjoggingDwalking()39A.admirationBenvyCappreciationDcare()40A.approvedBlongedCspokenDdreamed()41A.defeatedBdamagedCruinedDwiped()42A.boringBdemandingCrewardingDtiring()43A.AmusedBTerrifiedCEncouragedDShocked()44A.wayBstartCendDfuture()45A.run intoBrun acr
48、ossCrun away withDrun out of【语篇解读】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。作者通过自己的亲身经历说明，只有当你走出人生的雨季，你的前面才会有明亮的天空，永远不要放弃。31B根据本段第七行 “It seemed to me that life was always hard at that time.”可知，作者的父亲死后，作者的生活遭受了(suffered)很多。32A根据空格前面的“I took the responsibility of raising the family.”可知，为了照顾生病的母亲和两个弟弟，作者不得不辍学工作来养家糊口。33D根据 “It seeme
49、d to me that life was always hard at that time.”可知，however后面的内容应与前面形成对比关系，故表示“然而，一线希望在那些黑暗的日子里闪过”。34B根据 “Suddenly the rain stopped！”和空后的内容可知，这里指作者“感到很困惑”。confused“困惑的”，符合题意。35A作者抬头一看，才发现天空原来是一把深蓝色的伞。36B这里表示的意思是“没有带伞，为什么不跑”？37C句意：在雨中奔跑，你就会少湿一点。38D此处表达的意思是“当我们一起在雨中步行时，我知道他是一个来自城市的推销员”。39A句意：我没有同情，只有钦佩
50、(admiration)。40D根据 “but an accident _41_his dream”可知，这里意思是“他告诉我，他曾经梦想成为一名警察”。dream of “梦想”，符合语境。41C句意：他告诉我，他曾经梦想成为一名警察，但是一场事故毁灭了(ruined)他的梦想。42B句意：他现在的工作要求很高(demanding)，不适合他。然而，每次旅行对他来说都是一个美好的开始。demanding“要求苛刻的”，符合语境。43C根据空格后面的“I headed for a southern city and became an insurance representative.”可知，
51、正是因为作者受到这个男子言辞的“鼓励”，才去了南方一所城市并成了一名保险代理。44B句意：经过两年的奔跑，我有了自己的开始，我的家庭生活状况逐渐好转了。45D句意：只有当你走出人生的雨季，你的前面才会有明亮的天空。第四部分语法填空(15分)Electric bicycles have made life a lot 46_(easy)for food delivery workers here in China. More than 10, 000 kilometers away, there was a familiar sight in New York City. 47_， owing
52、to a new policy, e-bikes can no longer be 48_(common)seen on the street over there.City officials in New York are promising a crackdown(严厉打击)on e-bikes. The pollution-free vehicles are loved by environmentalists and the poor workforce 49_ relies on them. But there 50_ (be) also frequent complaints a
53、bout the bicycles from drivers and pedestrians(行人)who consider them 51_ public danger.Now it is legal to own and sell the bicycles, but 52_(ride)them on the street could lead to a fine of up to $500Businesses that equip their 53_(employee)with the bicycles will also be heavily fined.The bicycles，whi
54、ch look just like regular bicycles, can reach speeds of 30 km/h and are sometimes operated recklessly(鲁莽的). Lots of people have stories about dangerous situations where they 54_(step)out into the street, only to be nearly hit by a quick-moving e-bike.Police enforcement(强制执行)against the bicycles has
55、already been tightened. Almost 1,000 of them 55_(take)away by the police since last year, an increase of several hundred from the year before.【语篇解读】本文属于新闻，介绍电动车由于其经济和方便很受人喜欢，但是由于其安全风险，纽约市出台法律禁止电动自行车上街，违者将会受到重罚。46easier考查比较级。句意：在中国，电动自行车让送食物的工人生活变得更容易。分析句子可知，a lot修饰形容词比较级。47However考查副词。句意：然而，因为一项新的政策
56、，在纽约，电动自行车可能不那么常见了。分析语境可知，前一句，电动自行车很常见，后一句不那么常见了，前后表示转折关系。48commonly考查词性转化。此处修饰动词seen需要用副词commonly。49that/who 考查关系代词。句意：没有污染的自行车深受环保主义者和依靠他们的贫穷劳动力的喜欢。分析句子可知，“relies on them”作限制性定语从句修饰先行词workforce，从句缺少主语。50are考查主谓一致。句意：但是经常有来自司机和行人的抱怨，他们认为(骑行)自行车对公众是一种危险。由complains 可知用 are。51a考查冠词。句意见上一题。此处danger为抽象名
57、词具体化，表示“一种危险”，故用不定冠词a。52riding考查动名词。句意：但是骑电动车上街可能会面临多达500美元的罚款。分析句子可知，本句缺乏主语，故用动名词riding作主语。53employees考查名词复数。句意：给员工配备了电动车的公司也会遭受重罚。employee意为“雇员”，为可数名词，由于前面没有表示单数概念的词修饰限定，故用复数形式employees。54stepped考查动词的时态和语态。句意：很多人都会有这样的经历，刚踏上街道，就差点被电动车给撞了。分析句子可知，本句缺少谓语动词，这是在陈述过去事情，故用一般过去时。55have been taken考查语态。句意：从
58、去年开始，大约1000辆电动车被警方带走。since是现在完成时的标志，由于主语 “Almost 1, 000 of them”与动词take为动宾关系，故用被动语态。第五部分写作(25分)第一节单词拼写(5分)56Do you know how much you spend on clothes and groceries _(每年)?57Nowadays, the _(大多数)of working women are in low-paid jobs.58The survey results seem to _(表明)a connection between poor housing co
59、nditions and bad health.59When you change your _(态度)you change what you focus on.60Dont worry. After a couple of days, all discomfort will _(消失).【答案】56yearly/annually57majority58indicate59attitude60disappear第二节书面表达(20分)假设你是北京市某中学的学生李华，请根据以下提示，针对北京市遭沙尘暴袭击的情况，向某英语报社写一封信，呼吁大家植树造林，保护环境。1过去家乡树木成林，如今人们毁林种
60、地建房；2气候变化，土地沙漠化；3植树造林，人人有责。注意：1词数80左右：开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Editor，Im a student at a middle school of Beijing._ _Yours，Li Hua【答案】Dear_Editor，Im_a_student_at_a_middle_school_of_Beijing. Im writing to express my great concern for the environment in my hometown. My hometown used to be a
61、beautiful place. Thick forests and green grass could be seen everywhere. However, in order to build houses and grow more crops, people there cut down many trees. As time went by, the forests were seriously destroyed. Besides, because of climate changes, it rains little now. As a result, sandstorms occur frequently, from which people suffer a lot. To prevent the process of desertification, I hope all people can take good care of the forests and plant more trees. Then our living conditions will be improved little by little.Im looking forward to hearing from you.Yours，Li_Hua