1、第五单元测评(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。M:Would you like to go to the movies with Lois and me on Friday?W:I wish I could,but Im having dinner at my brothers house.1.What does the man want
2、to do?A.Watch films.B.Visit his brother.C.Have dinner with the woman.答案AM:Why is everyone still screaming and clapping?I thought it was over.W:They are cheering so the singer will come out and give one last performance.Keep clapping!2.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a shop.B.At a restaur
3、ant.C.At a concert.答案CM:Ive just ordered a pizza.There are eight pieces,so we can have four pieces each.W:Im not that hungry,so Ill only eat two.You can have the rest.M:Good,because Im very hungry!3.How many pieces will the man eat?A.Six.B.Four.C.Two.答案AM:Wow,they really changed this place!It looks
4、like a whole new bar!W:Its the same bar,with the same owners.Youre just not allowed to throw sunflower seeds on the floor anymore.And you can only buy them here.4.How has the bar changed?A.It is cleaner.B.It has new owners.C.It doesnt serve sunflower seeds.答案AM:Just the pants and the blouse?I can al
5、ways grab you a few different sizes if you would like.W:It would be great if you can get me the pants in a smaller size.And Ive already tried on the blouse.Its perfect for my afternoon interview.5.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife.B.Salesman and customer.C.Inter
6、viewer and interviewee.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。听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。M:You know what I like about you?We can just sit here,and enjoy each others company.We dont need to fill every moment talkin
7、g.Right?W:Well,I usually dont talk much when Im studying.M:Do you know that in Japanese culture,they feel strange when no one is talking?So they laugh instead.W:Interesting.M:I mean,here are times when it isnt polite to talk,or not to talk.But you know you really have a connection with someone when
8、you just.get it.W:Mm.M:Because there are times when.W:Come on!Im studying!6.What is the man mainly talking about?A.Silences.B.Japanese culture.C.Interesting facts.答案A7.How does the woman feel in the end?A.Annoyed.B.Satisfied.C.Curious.答案A听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。W:Excuse me,sir.This is 2247 Reindeer Way,rig
9、ht?M:Yes,it is.Are you looking to rent the apartment?W:Im here to meet Joy Wang.She is my wedding planner.Have I come to the right place?M:The address is correct,but there is no one here by that name.The only business here is the print shop on the second floor.W:I must have gotten the numbers mixed
10、up.M:Well you cant be too far.Youre on Reindeer Way.There is a police station just up the road a bit.They will be able to direct you.W:How far away is it?Im already ten minutes late for my appointment.M:Its two blocks up,on this side of the street.It should take you five minutes.8.What does the woma
11、n plan to do?A.Rent an apartment.B.Have a business meeting.C.Meet her wedding organiser.答案C9.How late will the woman be for her appointment?A.Five minutes.B.Ten minutes.C.At least fifteen minutes.答案C听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。W:I need to do some things around town today.Would you like to go with me?M:Sure.I d
12、ont have anything else to do today.What are we going to do?W:Well,I need to go to the bank and put some money into my bank account.Then I need to stop by the post office and mail some letters.Finally,I need to go shopping at the supermarket for a few things.M:Okay.I can help you with all of that.Can
13、 we also go to the doctors office?I need to pick up my medicine.W:No problem.The doctors office is just five minutes walk from the post office.Maybe we can also stop and eat lunch together at a restaurant downtown.Theres a new Mexican restaurant that I think you would like.M:That sounds great!Im hap
14、py to be able to spend the day with you.And I love going downtown no matter what we do.W:Thanks.Im just happy to be able to cross a few things off my to-do list.10.What will the woman do?A.See a doctor.B.Post some letters.C.Withdraw some money.答案B11.Where is the doctors office?A.Near the bank.B.Near
15、 the post office.C.Near the supermarket.答案B12.What is the woman happy about?A.Going downtown.B.Finishing some tasks.C.Spending time with the man.答案B听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。W:What would you like to eat for breakfast?Ive made some eggs,bacon,and orange juice.M:Ill skip orange juice.But if you have some coffe
16、e,Ill take that instead.No sugar,please.Im trying to lose weight,W:Really?I cant imagine drinking my coffee without sugar in it.And whats wrong with orange juice?M:It has a lot of sugar.W:But it says 100% pure orange juice on the container,and its a great source of vitamin C.M:Its true that orange j
17、uice has vitamin C,but look at the nutrition facts on the side.W:Lets see.Thirty grams of sugar.Thats not that much,is it?M:Well,for men,the recommended daily amount is thirty grams of sugar per day.So,that is almost all the sugar I should have,and thats just one cup of juice.W:I didnt know that.Is
18、it different for women?M:Yeah,about ten grams less.Plus,there is no vitamin D in it,and vitamin D is very important.Men need about forty grams,and women around twenty-five grams.W:What is a good source of vitamin D?M:Plant foods and natural fruit.Stay away from noodles and bread,though.W:Well,I dont
19、 want this food to go to waste.Ill eat it.How about some low-fat yogurt and blueberries for you?13.What will the woman have for breakfast?A.Juice and bacon.B.Noodles and fruit.C.Just coffee with no sugar.答案A14.What information is on the container?A.The low amount of fat.B.The amount of real juice.C.
20、The percent of vitamin C.答案B15.How much sugar should women have per day?A.Twenty grams.B.Twenty-five grams.C.Forty grams.答案A16.What food might the man like best?A.Yogurt.B.Vegetables.C.Noodles and bread.答案B听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。Thank you for attending this public hearing on our new Severe Weather Warning S
21、ystem.Im Helen Dunley.First,Id like to remind everyone that the main purpose of a weather warning system is to tell people outdoors to move inside.Now,its important to remember that we will test the system every Saturday at noon,so dont worry about the noise at that time.Its a good idea to go outsid
22、e and listen when we test the system and make sure you can hear them in your neighbourhood.Remember that the loud noise is only one part of the warning system.The loud noise is activated by city officials after we receive warnings from the national weather service.In other words,you might hear a war
23、ning on the national news before you hear a warning here.If you do hear one,what should you do?First,take cover.Our city doesnt have public shelters,so go to the inside of any building,away from windows.Second,wait for reports on local media.Finally,stay indoors until you hear the all-clear signal.1
24、7.What is the main purpose of the loud noise?A.To warn people outdoors to get inside.B.To get peoples attention inside their homes.C.To inform people without radios about danger.答案A18.Who decides to turn on the system?A.Local media.B.Local officials.C.The national weather service.答案B19.Where does th
25、e speaker advise people to go after hearing a warning?A.To a window.B.To a public shelter.C.To a building.答案C20.What is the main topic of the talk?A.A weather report.B.A warning system.C.The safety steps in bad weather.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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AU
26、ncover secrets of the worlds oldest civilisations and see natural wonders that will take your breath away.Through our tours youll encounter wild animals,see unbelievable landmarks and experience the local traditions of native tribes(部落).Grand MoroccoFrom $2,59913 daysUniting North African culture an
27、d French flavour in harmony,Morocco attracts tourists with its old-world traditions and splendid landscapes.Our Morocco tour from the US contains must-see destinations.And,if you like,a noble camel will take you on an unforgettable ride during a full-day Sahara Desert trip.Youll also have time to ex
28、perience the countrys delightful customs.Deluxe Dubai & Abu DhabiFrom $2,2999 daysIf you appreciate big and striking,consider this Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour package from the US Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves,the UAEs largest emirate(酋长国) has transformed into an impressive destinati
29、on you have to see to believe.Dramatic Dubai is developing rapidly too.Its become a truly global,open society where visitors are absorbed in exciting possibilities.Experience all of the must-sees,as your guide provides context,dining ideas and personalized tips on maximizing your free time.Cape Town
30、 & Safari ExpressFrom $1,9999 daysIf South Africa is one of the many destinations on your wish list,our Cape Town and Safari package from New York City is a very smart choice.The tour includes three full days in this port city,where you can book extraordinary optional tours that show south Africas i
31、ncredible diversity.Discover the long-lasting legacy(遗产) of Nelson Mandela,explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving.if you dare!【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍几个著名旅游景点。21.What will you do on Grand Morocco tour? A.Have delicious French food.B.Experience mixed cultures.C.Walk across Sahara Dese
32、rt.D.Enjoy the modern civilisation.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章Grand Morocco部分第一句可知摩洛哥将北非文化和法国风味融为一体,以其古老的世界传统和壮丽的风景吸引着游客。由此可知大摩洛哥之旅可以体验混合文化。结合选项,故选B项。22.Why is Abu Dhabi so wealthy?A.For the amount of oil.B.For its special location.C.For the tourist destinations.D.For its personalized services.答案A解析细节理解题。根据文章De
33、luxe Dubai & Abu Dhabi 部分“Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves,the UAEs largest emirate has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe.”可知,由于其石油储量丰富,阿联酋已经转变成了一个令人印象深刻的目的地。因此阿布扎比富有是因为丰富的石油。结合选项,故选A项。23.On which tour can you experience all adventurous activity?A
34、.Sahara Desert.B.Grand Morocco.C.Deluxe Dubai & Abu Dhabi.D.Cape Town & Safari Express.答案D解析细节理解题。根据文章Cape Town & Safari Express部分 “Discover the long-lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela,explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving.if you dare!”可知,Cape Town & Safari Express的旅行项目甚至包括去鲨鱼笼潜水。由
35、此可知Cape Town & Safari Express旅行中你能体验到所有的冒险活动。结合选项,故选D项。BIn the depths of the French Guianese rainforest,there still remain unusual groups of indigenous(土著的) people.Surprisingly,these people live largely by their own laws and their own social customs.And yet,people in this area are in fact French cit
36、izens because it has been a colony(殖民地) of the French Republic since 1946.In theory,they should live by the French law.However,their remote locations mean that the French law is often ignored or unknown,thus making them into an interesting area of “lawlessness” in the world.The lives of these people
37、 have finally been recorded thanks to the efforts of a Frenchman from Paris called Gin.Gin spent five months in early 2015 exploring the most remote corners of this area,which sits on the edge of the Amazon-rainforest,with half its population of only 250,000 living in its capital,Cayenne.“I have a s
38、pecial love for the French Guianese people.I have worked there on and off for almost ten years,”says Gin.“Ive been able to keep firm friendships with them.Thus I have been allowed to gain access to their living environment.I dont see it as a lawless land.But rather I see it as an area of freedom.”“I
39、 wanted to show the audience a photographic record touching upon the uncivilized life,”continues Gin.“I prefer to work in black and white,which allows me to show different specific worlds more clearly.”His black-and-white pictures present a world almost lost in time.These pictures show people seemin
40、gly pushed into a world that they were unprepared for.These local citizens now have to balance their traditional self-supporting hunting lifestyle with the lifestyle offered by the modern French Republic,which brings with it not only necessary state welfare,but also alcoholism,betrayal and even suic
41、ide.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。在法属圭亚那地区的热带雨林深处居住着一群土著居民。他们虽然是法国公民,却按照自己的方式生活。一位摄影家的照片使这群土著居民进入公众视野,也使他们逐渐受到现代的法国生活方式的影响。24.Why does the author feel surprised about the indigenous people in French Guiana?A.They seldom follow the French law.B.They often ignore the Guianese law.C.They are separated from the modern
42、 world.D.They are both Guianese and French citizens.答案A解析细节理解题。由题干中的feel surprised定位到第一段中的“Surprisingly,these people live largely by their own laws and their own social customs.”,由此可知,土著人有自己的法律和习惯,而不遵守法国法律,这让作者吃惊,故选A项。25.Gin introduces the special world of the indigenous Guianese as . A.a tour guide
43、B.a geographerC.a film directorD.a photographer答案D解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“show the audience a photographic record”以及第五段中的“black-and-white pictures”可推知Gin是一名摄影师,他通过拍摄的照片让观众了解这群土著居民,故选D项。26.What is Gins attitude towards the lives of the indigenous Guianese?A.Cautious.B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested.D.Appreciative.答
44、案D解析推理判断题。通读第三段可知,Gin对这群土著居民有特殊的爱,他们之间有深厚的友谊。Gin认为这是一片自由的土地。由这些描述可知Gin欣赏这群土著居民的生活方式,故选D项。27.What does the underlined world “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A.The modern French lifestyle.B.The self-supporting hunting.C.The uncivilized world.D.The French Republic.答案A解析词义猜测题。解本题的关键是读懂最后一话。这些当地居民不得不兼
45、顾他们传统的自给自足的狩猎生活方式和法兰西共和国带给他们的现代的生活方式,伴随这种生活方式的不仅仅有必不可少的国家福利,还有酗酒、背叛,甚至自杀。故it指代的是现代的法国的生活方式,故选A项。CThe gentle giants of our oceans are whale sharks.Its the biggest shark and can reach as long as 41.5 feet.Whale sharks have a lifespan of 70 years on average,and they spend their days gently swimming in
46、the warm and tropical oceans.Their teeth are the size of match heads,and while their jaws could be powerful,they have never tended to attack humans.Their teeth play no role in eating,as plankton(浮游生物) does not need to be chewed.They are to be found in numbers in the warmer oceans and they prefer the
47、 deep waters of the open oceans.They tend to travel alone.Several times a year they gather together in certain spots where plankton is plentiful.Those areas are all within a 300 north or south latitude from the equator.And sadly whale sharks are targeted by commercial-fisheries at those spots. How e
48、asy it must be for those fishermen to catch those beautiful creatures who can only swim at 3.5 miles per hour!So great a loss in numbers have they suffered that whale sharks are now listed as one of the endangered species. Some countries and areas have started to take measures to protect the whale s
49、harks from extinction.The Philippines and India have banned the fishing,selling,importing and exporting of whale sharks for commercial purposes.However,the law does not seem to be effective because the hunting and killing still goes on today,especially in the Philippines.Each whale shark can fetch a
50、round $ 21,000.In parts of Asia they are known as the “money shark”.The mighty dollar wins again at great cost to our habitat, and we will not know what we have lost until we have lost it forever.Therefore,it is high time for us to do something for the whale sharks.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了鲸鲨,它生
51、活在温暖海洋的深水水域,因其有巨大的利润而被渔民捕杀,如今已经濒临灭绝,因此作者呼吁我们要保护它。28.What can we learn from the passage?A.Whale sharks usually live a life of more than 70 years.B.Whale sharks always travel in the ocean in groups.C.Whale sharks depend on their teeth to harvest their food.D.Whale sharks live in the deep waters of the
52、 warmer oceans.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第一段中“Whale sharks have a lifespan of 70 years on average,and they spend their days gently swimming in the warm and tropical oceans.”可知鲸鲨生活在温暖海洋的深水水域,故选D项。29.We know that in the Philippines,.A.fishermen are earning little by catching the whale sharksB.fishermen have stoppe
53、d hunting and killing the whale sharksC.fishermen are still hunting and killing the whale sharksD.importing and exporting whale sharks is allowed答案C解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The Philippines and India have banned the fishing.especially in the Philippines.”可知,在菲律宾渔民们依然在继续捕杀鲸鲨,故选C项。30.It is implied in the passa
54、ge that .A.whale sharks will be extinct even if they are protectedB.whale sharks are the most dangerous marine animalsC.there is no law about banning the fishing of whale sharksD.the huge profit is to blame for the decreasing numbers of whale sharks答案D解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Each whale shark can fetch arou
55、nd $21,000.In parts of Asia they are known as the money shark.”可知,渔民捕杀鲸鲨是因为它们很贵,渔民可以从中获得巨大的利润,故选D项。31.What is the main purpose of this passage?A.To call on people to protect whale sharks.B.To guide people how to fish and kill whale sharks.C.To advise the government to make related laws.D.To analyse
56、the value of whale sharks.答案A解析写作意图题。根据最后一段最后一句“Therefore,it is high time for us to do something for the whale sharks.”再结合全文内容可知,作者写这篇文章是为了呼吁人们保护鲸鲨,故选A项。DThree boys were enjoying themselves in their hometown of Bovina,Mississippi.However,their lives were turned upside down when they discovered the j
57、awbone of a Mastodon (齿乳象).Brothers Shawn and Caid Sellers and cousin Michael Mahalitc found the prehistoric bone in a piece of earth that was recently plowed (犁、耕).“I thought it was a log,” Caid said.“I tried to pick it up and it was really heavy and I saw teeth on it.” The bone weighed about 50 po
58、unds.They eventually got the bone to their home and fitted it in their tub (浴盆),but it took their collective strength,might and a golf cart,to carry the large Mastodon bone.“They didnt expect to find that,” Michaels mom said.“Now that they have,I believe that they will be more aware of their surroun
59、dings and what theyre digging up when they are digging and playing.”“Weve gotten a lot of petrified (石化的) wood and Civil War relics from the area and thats what I thought it was,” the brothers mother said.“This is our first set of teeth weve found.So we thought it was their imagination.We were quite
60、 surprised to see that it was not their imagination.”They were exploring near the brothers home.Lo and behold (真想不到),they saw what they thought resembled a fossil.It was the curator of paleontology (古生物负责人) of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science,George Phillips,who first identified the bone as
61、 a “very mature individual”.The Mastodon was a mammal who lived during the prehistoric times.They had long tusks and trunks,like elephants.They were clearly different from their modern-day counterparts,as well as woolly mammoths (猛犸).【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。美国密西西比的三个男孩在玩耍的时候无意中发现了齿乳象的颚骨,起初他们并不知道这是史前生物的遗骸,所发现
62、的遗骸对史前生物的研究有较强的促进作用。32.How did they find the jawbone of a Mastodon?A.With great efforts.B.By chance.C.Instructed by an expert.D.Through imagination.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第一段可知,他们是在玩耍的时候无意中发现齿乳象的颚骨的。故B项正确。33.At first the brothers mother thought the jawbone was.A.from people who died in the Civil WarB.the bone
63、 from a very mature individualC.like a log or somethingD.the prehistoric bone答案A解析判断推理题。根据第四段第一句可知,之前他们曾经发现过一些石化的木材以及内战时的遗物,所以他们的母亲认为这次他们发现的还是内战里死亡的人的遗物。故A项正确。34.The discovery of the jawbone of a Mastodon is important mainly because it .A.helps people to know more about the Civil WarB.teaches kids t
64、o be more aware of their surroundingsC.promotes the research on more prehistoric creaturesD.attracts the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science答案C解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It was the curator of paleontology of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science,George Phillips,who first identified the bone as a very mat
65、ure individual.The Mastodon was a mammal who lived during the prehistoric times.”可推断,齿乳象的颚骨的发现可以促进对史前生物的研究。故C项正确。35.Which of the following can be the best title for the article?A.Prehistoric Bones Recently Found in MississippiB.Not Petrified Wood Nor Civil War RelicsC.First Identifying Bone As a “Ve
66、ry Mature Individual”D.Unexpectedly Discovering Mastodon Jawbone答案D解析主旨大意题。本文是一篇记叙文,美国密西西比的三个男孩在玩耍的时候无意中发现了史前巨物齿乳象的颚骨,起初他们并不知道这是史前生物的遗骸,所发现的遗骸对史前生物的研究有较强的促进作用。故D项正确。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When you turn on the lights in your house,plug in your smartphone cha
67、rger,or even charge your electric car,do you know where your power is coming from?In the United States there are a number of different sources of energy.The biggest sources of energy are fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.36 Nuclear power,which is the third biggest source,accounts for almost 20%
68、.And at the smaller end of the scale,hydropower(水力发电),which comes from things like the Hoover Dam,is responsible for 7% of power generation.37We dont just use electricity at home.38 When they have cheap electricity,it results in lower costs on products we buy and the boost can help create more jobs.
69、39 If you live in the Midwest,you probably get more than 65% of your electricity from coal.If you live in the northwest,the biggest source of electricity is hydropower.And if you live in the northeast,you get most of your electricity from natural gas and nuclear.So when you hear that people want to
70、raise the cost of using fossil fuels to make electricity and force people to switch to even more expensive options like wind and solar,realise that it will have a very real effect on your pocketbook and the economy.40A.There are also many other sources of energy.B.They account for two-thirds of the
71、electricity we use.C.Wind power accounts for 4% and solar for less than 1%.D.We need to switch to renewable sources as soon as possible.E.Businesses and factories all use electricity to make goods and provide services.F.Depending on what part of the country you live in,the mix of energy sources can
72、look very different.G.And if the switch to renewable sources is too fast,we could even get to the point where the costs could soar.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了电力的来源和电力成本上升给人们所带来的影响。36.B根据前句“The biggest sources of energy are fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.”(最大的能源来源是化石燃料,如煤和天然气)和后句“Nuclear powe
73、r,which is the third biggest source,accounts for almost 20%.”(核能是第三大能源,占了近20%)可知,化石燃料占我们用电的三分之二。故选B项。37.C根据前句“And at the smaller end of the scale,hydropower,which comes from things like the Hoover Dam,is responsible for 7% of power generation.”(规模较小的水力发电项目,如胡佛大坝,发电量占总发电量的7%)可知,风能占4%,太阳能占不到1%。故选C项。38
74、.E根据前句“We dont just use electricity at home.”(我们不只是在家里用电)和后句“When they have cheap electricity,it results in lower costs on products we buy and the boost can help create more jobs.”(当他们有了廉价的电力,我们购买的产品成本就会降低,而这一增长可以帮助创造更多的就业机会)可知,企业和工厂都使用电力来生产商品和提供服务。故选E项。39.F根据后文“If you live in the Midwest.your elect
75、ricity from natural gas and nuclear.”可知,根据你所居住的国家的不同地区,各种能源的组合可能看起来非常不同。故选F项。40.G根据前文“So when you hear that people.on your pocketbook and the economy.”可知,如果转向可再生能源的速度过快,我们甚至可能达到成本飙升的地步。故选G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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I lost my sight when I wa
76、s four.Now I am thirty-two.I can still 41 the brightness of sunshine.It would be 42 to see again,but a 43 can do strange things to people.I dont mean that I would prefer to go without my eyes.I simply mean that the 44 of them made me 45 more what I had.The hardest lesson I learned was to believe in
77、myself.I am not talking about simply the kind of 46 that helps me go down staircase alone.That is part of it.But I mean something bigger: the confidence that I am,despite being imperfect,a real,47 person.It took me years to discover and 48 this confidence.It started with the simplest things.Once a m
78、an gave me an indoor baseball.“I cant use this.” I said.“Take it with you,” he 49 me,“and roll it around.” The words 50 in my head.“Roll it around!” By rolling the ball I could hear where it went.This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had thought 51 : playing baseball.At the School for the Bli
79、nd I 52 a successful variation of baseball,the ground ball.I had to be clear about my 53.It was no good trying for something that I knew at the start was wildly out of reach 54 that only invited the bitterness of failure.I would 55 sometimes anyway but on the average I made progress.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文
80、。本文讲述了灾难挫折是如何成就一个人的。作者在年幼时失明,在经历了多年的彷徨无助之后,找回了自信,学会了如何面对困难,实现自己的梦想。41.A.rememberB.affectC.measureD.bring答案A解析句意:我还记得阳光是多么灿烂。由上文“Now I am thirty-two”可知,作者4岁失明,现在32岁了,但还是记得阳光是多么灿烂。故选A项。42.A.possibleB.wonderfulC.hopefulD.reasonable答案B解析句意:能恢复视觉固然好,但灾难也能对人产生奇妙的作用。由下文“see again”可知,能恢复视觉固然好。故选B项。43.A.ques
81、tionB.mistakeC.disasterD.situation答案C解析句意:能恢复视觉固然好,但灾难也能对人产生奇妙的作用。作者失明了,这对作者来说是一场灾难,但灾难也能对人产生奇妙的作用。故选C项。44.A.importanceB.valueC.lossD.attention答案C解析句意:失去视力使我更加珍惜自己拥有的。由文章第一句“I lost my sight when I was four”可知,作者失明了。故选C项。45.A.recordB.expectC.offerD.appreciate答案D解析作者失明了,但更加珍惜自己拥有的,这有助于作者完成自己的梦想。 故选D项。
82、46.A.self-controlB.self-confidenceC.self-defenseD.self-improvement答案B解析由“I mean something bigger:the confidence that I am”可知,相信自己并不仅仅指支持作者独自走下楼梯的那种自信。故选B项。47.A.modestB.energeticC.generousD.positive答案D解析由下文“despite being imperfect”可知,虽然作者有缺陷,但却是一个真正的有进取心的人。故选D项。48.A.strengthenB.expressC.shareD.destro
83、y答案A解析由上文“It took me years to discover”可知,作者花了很长时间才树立并不断加强这一信念。选A项。49.A.urgedB.blamedC.respectedD.admired答案A解析句意:“你拿去,”他竭力劝我,“在地上滚。”别人扔给作者一个棒球,作者说不会玩,然后对方劝作者滚动球。故选A项。50.A.heldB.stuckC.botheredD.knocked答案B解析由下文“This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal”可知,他的话在作者脑子里生了根,所以决定去实现曾认为不可能达到的目标。故选B项。51.A.im
84、portantB.specificC.commonD.impossible答案D解析句意:我马上想到一个我曾认为不可能达到的目标打棒球。作者是个盲人,且要打棒球,这在作者心里是不可能完成的。故选D项。52.A.inventedB.confirmedC.checkedD.noticed答案A解析句意:在盲人学校,我发明了一种很受人欢迎的棒球游戏,地面球。由下文“ground ball”可知,作者受到启发,成功发明了一种棒球的变化形式。故选A项。53.A.interestB.limitationC.experienceD.responsibility答案B解析作者是个盲人,虽然不断给自己提出目标并
85、努力去实现,但也要清楚失明使自己有局限。故选B项。54.A.onceB.unlessC.becauseD.though答案C解析句意:若开始就知道某个目标根本达不到却硬要去实现,那不会有任何好处,因为那只会带来失败的苦果。分析句意可知,前后表示因果关系。故选C项。55.A.failB.tryC.actD.continue答案A解析句意:我有时也失败,但一般来说总有进步。由下文“but on the average I made progress”可知,make progress与fail相对应。故选A项。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
86、括号内单词的正确形式。Mount Wuyi is lying at the junction(交叉点)of Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces.It is among 56. first group of Chinas top tourist cities.In December 1999,Mount Wuyi 57.(list) as the Worlds natural and cultural heritage by the UNESCO.With rich tourism 58. (resource),Mount Wuyi is a famous tea cent
87、re in China.As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100771 BC),it was well known 59. a place of interest.It has a species-rich ecosystem,with 2,527 kinds of plant species 60. about 5,000 species of wild animals.Mount Wuyi belongs to typical Danxia landform.Except for the 61. (amaze) Danxia landform h
88、ere,the Daoism culture and tea culture also attract tourists at home and abroad,62. (especial) those coming from Singapore and Malaysia.Mount Wuyi Scenic Area 63. (be) quite large.Attractions in the mountain are dotted(点缀) and distance between each other is quite long.It is not recommended 64. (visi
89、t) all the sites in the mountain,but to some main attractions.With the ticket,you can reach all the attractions 65.(include) Heavenly Tour Peak,Wuyi Palace,Dahongpao Tea Trees,Water Curtain Cave,etc.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了武夷山生态资源丰富,以其丹霞地貌、道教文化和茶文化等吸引着国内外游客,自古以来就是著名的旅游胜地。56.the考查冠词。在序数词之前需加定冠词,表特指,
90、故填the。57.was listed考查动词语态和时态。分析句子结构可知,主语为Mount Wuyi,与所给动词list之间为被动关系,又根据时间状语In December 1999可知,用一般过去时态,故填was listed。58.resources考查名词复数。句意:武夷山旅游资源丰富,是中国著名的茶叶中心。根据句意可知,武夷山有丰富的旅游资源,因此resource应为复数形式,故填resources。59.as考查固定短语。句意:早在西周,它就以名胜古迹而闻名。be known as为固定搭配,意为“作为而出名”,故填as。60.and考查连词。句意:它有一个物种丰富的生态系统,有2
91、 527种植物和大约5 000种野生动物。“2,527 kinds of plant species”和“about 5,000 species of wild animals”为并列关系,故填and。61.amazing考查形容词。句意:除了这里令人惊叹的丹霞地貌,道教文化和茶文化也吸引着国内外游客,尤其是来自新加坡和马来西亚的游客。根据其后的名词Danxia landform指物,可知应用形容词化的现在分词作定语,意为“令人惊叹的”,故填amazing。62.especially考查副词。句意:除了这里令人惊叹的丹霞地貌,道教文化和茶文化也吸引着国内外游客,尤其是来自新加坡和马来西亚的游客
92、。分析句子结构可知,此处应用副词作状语,表强调,故填especially。63.is考查动词时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,本句为主系表结构,主语为Mount Wuyi Scenic Area,故谓语用单数,且根据上下文语境可知,用一般现在时态,填is。64.to visit考查不定式。句意:不建议游览所有的景点,但要游览一些主要景点。分析句子结构可知,It为形式主语,此处应用不定式作真正的主语,故填to visit。65.including考查介词。句意:有了这张票,你可以到达包括天游峰、武夷宫、大红袍茶树、水帘洞等在内的所有的景点。此处用介词短语作后置定语,补充说明all the att
93、ractions,故填including。第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)最近,“垃圾分类( rubbish classification)”成为中国媒体的热词。假定你是李华,你的美国朋友 Steven想了解你所住小区垃圾分类的情况,请你写封邮件回复。内容包括:1.垃圾分类的重要性;2.垃圾分类的现状;3.你的观点。注意:1.词数80左右(首尾已给,不计入词数);2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Steven,Im glad that youre interested in what is happening in China.Yours,Li Hua参考范文
94、Dear Steven,Im glad that youre interested in what is happening in China.Im writing to tell you something about the rubbish classification in my community.Rubbish classification not only reduces unnecessary environmental pollution,but also promotes the construction of an environmentally friendly comm
95、unity.But things in my community are not optimistic.Although dustbins have been labeled recyclable and non-recyclable,many people throw waste without classifying them properly,which results in great pollution and adds to the burden of workers.I think the government should make the importance of wast
96、e classification known to the public and make laws to ban littering,while for individual,we should strengthen our awareness of environmental protection.After all,its every bit of effort that counts.What about the rubbish sorting in your country?Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节(
97、满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段使之构成一个完整的短文。Ariana caught another whiff(难闻的味道) and tried to hold her breath.She moved away slightly,but Ashley only moved closer and continued talking.Ariana felt trapped.She wanted badly to tell Ashley that she didnt smell very good.But how could she do that without hu
98、rting Ashleys feelings?Instead,she gathered the remains of her lunch to throw in the trash,thankful for the excuse to get some fresh air.She looked back to see Ashley eating quietly.Ashleys hair was tangled(乱糟糟的),and her clothes were dirty.Ariana forced herself to go back to the table and take her s
99、eat,vowing(发誓)that she would not sit with Ashley tomorrow.When Ariana got home from school,she complained to her mother,“Theres a girl named Ashley who likes to sit next to me in the school,but she smells bad.”“Shes probably having a tough day,” said her mother.“No,its not just one day.She smells ba
100、d a lot,” Ariana explained.“Nobody else likes to sit next to her,either.”“I dont think you understand Ashleys situation,so let me ask you this.” Her mothers tone was serious.“Who makes sure that your hair is combed every morning so youll look nice when you go to school?”“You do,” answered Ariana.“Wh
101、o makes sure youre bathed and cleaned every day?And your clothes are washed and neatly ironed?”“You and Daddy,” Ariana said again.“Do you live in a nice home?Do you have enough to eat?”Ariana nodded,beginning to feel guilty.She was starting to understand now.Ashley couldnt help her situation because
102、 she was only seven years oldthe same age as Ariana.Grown-ups are supposed to take care of kids.“Why doesnt her family take better care of her?” Ariana asked.“Not all children live in the best situation,” her mother said.“The best thing you can do for Ashley is to treat her with kindness and sympath
103、y.”注意:续写词数应为150左右。Ariana bit her bottom lip.Sadness for Ashley filled her heart.At the end of the school year,the second grade prepared to go on a field trip to the zoo.参考范文Ariana bit her bottom lip.Sadness for Ashley filled her heart.She vowed that from now on she would be the best friend that she
104、could be to Ashley.At school,Ariana voluntarily sat next to Ashley.She partnered with Ashley to help with her schoolwork.On the days that Ashley smelled bad,she moved away a little or politely asked Ashley for a little room.She was always careful not to hurt Ashleys feelings.At the end of the school
105、 year,the second grade prepared to go on a field trip to the zoo.The day before the trip,the teacher announced that the class needed to bring lunch from home.Ashley was absent,and Ariana worried that her friend would not have lunch because Ashley always ate the school lunch.Therefore,the next day,Ariana asked her mom to make an extra lunch for Ashleyjust in case.When Ariana got to school,she discovered that she had been right.Ashley had not brought any lunch for the field trip.When Ariana gave the lunch to Ashley,she saw tears well up in Ashleys eyes.
