1、UNIT 9LEARNING (满分：100分建议用时：90分钟)第一部分单句语法填空(10分)1 big fire broke out in my neighbors house last night，and it took the firefighters about an hour to put out the fire.2Mary cant attend the party being held at her boyfriends house at present because she is preparing the speech for the important meeting
2、 (hold) tomorrow.3Is this the computer you wish to have (repair)?4Something impossible before，with the use of computers，has been made (possibly)5To the surprise of everyone，no official (permit) has been given for the medicine to be produced next month.6I wonder if John has forgotten my number.I (exp
3、ect) him to call me for the past two hours.7All considered，the enterpriser decided he couldnt run the risk handing over the business to his unreliable son.8Most high school students，for time does be priceless，are studying hard from early morning till late night.9The government must do more to preven
4、t pollution (live) more happily.10He went up the stage with his head (hold) high.【答案】1.A2.to be held3.repaired4.possible5permission6.have been expecting7.of8.whom9to live10.held第二部分阅读(30分)第一节阅读理解(20分)AJapanese students work very hard but many are unhappy.They feel heavy pressures from their parents.
5、Most students are always told by their parents to study harder and better so that they can have a wonderful life in the future.Though this may be a good idea for those very bright students，it can have terrible results for many students who are not gifted(有天赋的) enough.Many of them have tried very har
6、d at school but have failed in the exams and have their parents lose hope.Such students felt that they are hated by everyone else they meet and they dont want to go to school any longer.They become dropouts.It is surprising that though most Japanese parents are worried about their children，they do n
7、ot help them in any way.Many parents feel that they are not able to help their children and that it is the teachers work to help their children.To make matters worse，a lot of parents send their children to those schools opening in the evenings and on weekends they only help the students to pass the
8、exams and never teach them any real sense of the world.Many Japanese schools usually have rules about everything from the students hair to their clothes and things in their school bags.Child psychologists(心理学家) now think that such strict rules are harmful to the feelings of the students.Almost 40% o
9、f the students said that no one had taught them how to get on with others，how to tell right from wrong and how to show love and care for others，even for their parents.()11.“Dropouts” are those who .Amake troubles in and out of schoolsBgo about or stay home instead of being at schoolCtry hard but alw
10、ays fail in the examsDlose hope and give up some of their subjects()12.According to the passage，its necessary to teach students .Ahow to study wellBhow to get on with othersCto show love and care for othersDAll above()13.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?AThe Trouble in Ja
11、panese SchoolsBThe Problems of Japanese StudentsCEducation in JapanDThe Pressures on the Students in Japan【语篇解读】本文讲述了日本学生的压力及与其父母的关系。父母对孩子学业上的种种要求迫使一些孩子不想上学，他们并没有教孩子们如何去做人。11B词义猜测题。根据第一段最后两句“Such students felt that they are hatedthey dont want to go to school any longer.They become dropouts.”可知，不想去学
12、校的学生被称为dropout。故选B。12D细节理解题。根据第二段第二句和最后一段末句“Almost 40% of the students saidhow to get on with others，how to tell right from wrong and how to show love and care for others.”可知，学生们渴望的是被教如何学习和学会如何与别人相处，如何去关爱别人。故选D。13D标题推测题。根据第一段“They feel heavy pressures from their parents.”可知，日本学生的压力来自于父母，后文就开始介绍压力的类型
13、，父母对孩子的态度等。故选D。BThere is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have ever taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant. There are, however, different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority(优先) it must be given over
14、 general language development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities (复杂性)of spelling. Thats why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to conte
15、nt (内容)rather than spelling.If spelling becomes the only focus of his teachers interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a piece of wri
16、ting about a personal experience. “This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling mistakes and your writing is terrible.” It may have been a sharp comment on the pupils spelling in writing, but it was also a sad sign that the teacher had failed to read the composition, which contained some b
17、eautiful expressions of the childs deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the mistakes, but if his priorities had centered on the childs ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the spelling would have given the pupil more encouragement to seek improvement.()14.Teachers
18、 are different in their opinions about .Athe difficulties in teaching spellingBthe complexities of the basic writing skillsCthe role of spelling in general language development and writing abilityDthe necessity of teaching spelling()15.The author seems to think that the teachers comment on that piec
19、e of writing is .Afair BunreasonableCamusing Dcareless()16.Whats the major point discussed in the passage?AThe importance of developing writing skills.BThe complexities of spelling.CThe relationship between spelling and the content of a composition.DThe correct way of marking compositions.【语篇解读】本文是一
20、篇记叙文。作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了关于教导学生拼写的一些问题，但是对于拼写教学，教师们之间也存在分歧。教师们的分歧在于如何进行单词拼写教学，以及拼写教学与培养学生全面的语言能力和写作能力上哪个更具优先考虑权。14C细节理解题。根据文章第一段 “There are, however, different ideascomplexities(复杂性) of spelling.”可知，教师们的分歧在于如何进行单词拼写教学，以及拼写教学与培养学生全面的语言能力和写作能力上哪个更具优先考虑权。故选C项。15B细节理解题。从最后一段 “It may have beenbeautiful express
21、ions of the childs deep feelings.”可知，作者认为老师这么做是不合理的，他没有注意到孩子蕴含着美丽表达的深层情绪。故选B项。16C主旨大意题。根据全文可知，整篇文章是围绕拼写和写作内容的关系。故选C项。CLearning a Second LanguageSome people learn a second language easily. Others have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? Th
22、ere are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you l
23、earn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.In other words, do not worry about taking risks.The second step is to practice your English. For example, write a diary every day. You will get used to writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. Several we
24、eks later, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will be able to communicate in English.The third step is to keep a record of your language learnin
25、g. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.You must be positive about learning English and believe that yo
26、u can do it.It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.()17.To feel positive about learning English means .Aif you are patient, you will learnByou can understand everything all at onceCif
27、 you make mistakes, you can learn from your mistakesDif you believe you can learn, you will learn()18.When you learn English, you do not need to .Abe patientBmake mistakesCexpress your ideas in EnglishDunderstand everything all at once()19.What is the main idea of this passage?AIt is very important
28、to learn a second language.BSome people learn a second language easily while other people do not.CThere are ways to help you learn a second language more easily.DDont worry about taking risks when learning a second language.()20.What does the underlined word “journal” in the 4th paragraph mean?ADiar
29、y. BComposition.CPoem. DNewspaper.【语篇解读】本文是说明文，介绍了关于如何更容易地学习第二语言的方法。17D判断推理题。根据第二段第二句 “If you believe that you can learn, you will learn.”可知，是指我们在学习语言的时候，要有信心。故选项D项。18D细节理解题。根据第二段第四句 “You do not have to understand everything all at once.”可知。故选D项。19C主旨大意题。文章正是关于更容易地学习第二语言的方法。故选C项。20A词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，是要做
30、记录，那么应该是在日记本上记录。故选A项。第三部分完形填空(15分)I will never forget the year when I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be 21 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought，“What would I say when the other kids asked what Id 22 ？ ”Just when I started to acce
31、pt that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women 23 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 24 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasnt 25 . Somebody had thought 26 of me to bring me a gift.Years l
32、ater, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my 27 Christmas there special and memorable, I instantly remembered the womens visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 28 for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I 29 a plan and gathered
33、forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans(孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies，each with a childs name. We wanted all of them to know they were 30 . Before I called out their names and hande
34、d them their gifts, I 31 them that they couldnt open their presents until every child had come forward. Finally the 32 they had been waiting for came as I called out，“One, two, three. Open your presents！”As the children opened their packages, they beamed and their bright smiles 33 up the room. The 3
35、4 in the room was obvious, and it wasnt just about toys. It was a feeling the feeling I knew 35 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasnt forgotten. Somebody thought of me I matter.()21.A.sendingBmakingCreceivingDexchanging()22.A.gotBpreparedCfoundDexpected()23.A.broke in Btur
36、ned upCsettled downDshowed off()24.A.achievement BlossCreliefDjustice()25.A.blamed BforgottenClovedDaffected()26.A.enough BlittleCpoorlyDhighly()27.A.present BrecentCfirstDprevious()28.A.importance BindependenceCstrengthDsafety()29.A.kept up with Bcame up withCcaught up withDput up with()30.A.fine B
37、normalChelpfulDspecial()31.A.convinced BguaranteedCremindedDpromised()32.A.chance BgiftCrewardDmoment()33.A.took BlitCburnedDcheered()34.A.atmosphere BsympathyCjoyDcalmness()35.A.from BtillCforDby【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者在有能力时，为因经济原因不能拥有圣诞礼物的孩子送礼物，从孩子们的笑脸中感受了小时候收到别人送给贫困的她圣诞礼物时的快乐。21C根据上文可知还是小孩子时的作者，在圣诞节来临时，应该是收
38、到礼物。故选C项。sending“送”；making“制作”；receiving“收到”；exchanging“交换”。22A根据上下文可知此处表达的意思是别人问作者收到了什么礼物。故选A项。got“得到”；prepared“准备”；found“发现”；expected“预期”。23B根据上下文可知此处是出现在作者家，给她们圣诞礼物。故选B项。broke in“闯入”；turned up“出现”；settled down“安居”；showed off“炫耀”。24C根据下文“当我回到学校时，我不会再感到难堪了”，可以推断出此处是表示作者解脱了，松了一口气。故选C项。achievement“成就
39、”；loss“损耗”；relief“解除”；justice“正义”。25B结合上下文可以得知，收到这件礼物使作者感到自己没有被忘记。故选B项。blamed“谴责”；forgotten“忘记”；loved“爱”；affected“影响”。26A联系上下文，首先排除B、C项。think highly of sb.的意思是“对评价很高”。根据作者前面的心态，此处选择enough，表示有人关心自己。故选A项。enough“足够”；little“极少”；poorly“可怜地”；highly“高度地”。27C联系上下文，提到的是“new house”，肯定选择first，西方人对于圣诞节很重视，是一家人团
40、圆的日子，所以此处表达重要性，作者想让自己在新家过的第一个圣诞节有意义。故选C项。present“现在的”；recent“最近的”；first“第一的”；previous“以前的”。28A根据第一段中描述那次圣诞节礼物给作者的感慨，和作者此刻的心情，她认为送圣诞节礼物可以使得到礼物的孩子们感受到(自己的)重要性。故选A项。importance“重要”；independence“独立性”；strength“力量”；safety“安全”。29B根据上一段的内容可以推断，是作者提出了一个让自己公司四十个人来帮忙的计划。故选B项。kept up with“和并驾齐驱”；came up with“提出”
41、；caught up with“追上”；put up with“忍受”。30D根据每个人都有属于自己的礼物，而且不是固定的，所以作者的意思是给孩子们启示：每个人都是独一无二的。故选D项。fine“好的”；normal“正常的”；helpful“有帮助的”；special“特别的”。31C根据下文的“One, two, three. Open your presents！”可知，此时在分发礼物时，作者提醒每个人先不要打开礼物。故选C项。convinced“使确信”；guaranteed“担保”；reminded“提醒”；promised“答应”。32D根据下文的意思，此处表达大家等待的拆礼物的时
42、刻到来了。故选D项。chance“机会”；gift“礼物”；reward“报酬”；moment“时刻”。33B根据句意：他们灿烂的笑容照亮了整个房间，所以选择light的过去式lit。故选B项。took“拿”；lit“照亮”；burned“燃烧”；cheered“欢呼”。34C联系上下文，分析四个选项的意思，此处是表达欢乐。故选C项。atmosphere“气氛”；sympathy“同情”；joy“欢乐”；calmness“冷静”。35A根据句意：我从很久以前的那次圣诞节上获得的感觉。故选A项。from“从”；till“直到”；for“为了”；by“通过”。第四部分语法填空(15分)Welcom
43、e back to the hot topic of studying abroad! Last time, we talked about the general “software”needed to have a 36. (success)studying experience overseas, 37. refers to the ability to understand western culture, and problem solving skills when 38. (face) critical situations, etc.Now，I will dig deeper
44、into the concept of “software”. Everyone is talking about culture shock nowadays, but you may wonder what it actually 39. (mean). Simply put：culture shock is the difficulty people may experience when being exposed and adjusting to a 40. (remarkable)different new culture. Usually, people often go 41.
45、 four distinct phases：the honeymoon phase, the negotiation phase, the adjustment phase and the mastery phase. Culture shock can happen immediately upon your 42. (arrive)in the country.For international students, perhaps the most direct impact of culture shock is the variety of accents，especially in
46、multicultural countries 43. the US., Canada or Australia. There are two main reasons: Firstly, these countries have highly diversified groups of residents from different cultural 44. (background). Secondly, there are many international students from all around the world every year studying in these
47、countries, so you shouldnt be surprised 45. (find)all kinds of unfamiliar accents around the university campus.【语篇解读】留学成为一个热门话题。但是对于留学生所面对的文化差异你了解多少？36successful考查形容词。此处是形容词作定语，修饰名词experience。37which考查关系代词。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰上文的experience，并在从句中作主语，故用which引导。38facing考查现在分词。此处是省略结构，完整句为 “when a person fac
48、es critical situations”，是主动的，故用现在分词。39means考查主谓一致。此处的主语是it，表示现在的情况，故填means。40remarkably考查副词。此处是副词修饰形容词different。41through考查介词。go through意为“经历”。42arrival/arriving考查(动)名词。介词upon后接名词或动名词作宾语。43like考查介词。此处意为：像美国、加拿大和澳大利亚这样的国家。44backgrounds考查名词复数。根据上文的different可知，此处用复数形式。45to find考查不定式。此处是不定式作原因状语。第五部分写作(
49、40分)第一节单词拼写(5分)46When everyone else in the class was (集中注意力) on tasks, I could not.47The school has much modern teaching (装备). And the classrooms are all equipped with new desks.48There was a heated (争论) about whether he was suitable for the position, and most of the people argued for him.49Its not
50、just your daily routine and your assumptions about the future that are no longer (熟悉的)50 (接近) the city centre, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height.【答案】46.focusing47.equipment48.argument49familiar50.Approaching第二节完成句子(5题，共15分)51Being ill for a few days, she doesnt .她病了几天，什么也不想吃。52We co
51、uld to meet at 10 oclock.我们可以安排在10点钟见面。53Her voice rose higher and higher .由于兴奋，她的声音越来越高。54 ，we have to water the vegetable garden.因此我们不得不给菜地浇水。55In the great effort not to offend, we nothing.为了尽量不冒犯人，我们最终什么也没说。【答案】51.feel like eating anything52make an arrangement53with excitement 54As a result55end
52、 up saying第三节书面表达(1题，共20分)假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom得知你校上个月举办了首届校园科技节活动，发了邮件向你询问相关情况，请你回复邮件。内容包括：1活动的目的；2活动的形式，如智能校园创客(maker)大赛，科创成果展等；3你的感受。注意：1词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom， Yours，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear Tom，I am excited to tell you that the first Science and Technology Festival w
53、as held in our school last month, which aimed at enriching us students school life and promoting the students awareness of innovation.There were a variety of activities in the festival，which included Makers on Campus，where participants could show their designs and products，and an exhibition of the s
54、tudents original inventions，designs and literary works.With the enthusiastic participation and support of all the students，the activity turned out to be a great success.I was astonished at schoolmates creativity and teamwork spirits.I do hope more activities will be held in my school to provide us with chances to practice our critical thinking and problemsolving abilities.Yours，Li Hua