1、阶段质量检测(一)Unit 1 Breaking records A卷学业水平达标【说明】本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) AEvery day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it. It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we s
2、hare and experience is our ability to make noises with our mouths，and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each others minds. This ability comes so naturally that we tend to forget what a miracle (奇迹) it is.Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals. Of course, some
3、animals have powers just as amazing.Birds can fly thousands of miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Natures talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, its an abilit
4、y for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.Not that we dont have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment.The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sa
5、d. This is socalled “body language”. Bristling (直立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly, the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human
6、 beings, instinctively acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so, how did human beings acquire this amazing skill? Biologists can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function, but this doesnt tell us how that part of our
7、bodies originated in our biological history.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。传达信息给别人的能力来自于我们充分运用语言的超凡能力。在某种程度上，人和动物本质上的不同也在于此。1According to the passage, the wonder we take for granted is _ .Aour ability to use languageBthe miracle of technologyCthe amazing power of natureDour ability to make noises with mouth解析：选A细节理解
8、题。根据第一段的第三句可知答案。D项只是不够完整的部分细节。2What feature of “body language” mentioned in the passage is common to both humans and animals?ALifting heads when sad.BKeeping long faces when angry.CBristling hair when ready to attack.DBowing heads when willing to obey.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知：A、B两项只提到人而不指动物，C项只提到动物而不指人
9、。第三段的最后一句既提到了人也提到了动物。故D项正确。3What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?ABody language is unique to humans.BAnimals express emotions just as humans do.CHumans have other powers of communication.DHumans are no different from animals to some degree.解析：选D推理判断题。A项片面地强调body language是人类的唯一性；B项强调了动物与人类的完全等同与文意不符
10、；C项为文章内容细节；D项“在某种程度上，人类确实与动物没什么不同。”与本段的暗示相吻合。4This passage is mainly about _ .Athe development of body languageBthe special role humans play in natureCthe power to convey information to othersDthe difference between humans and animals in language use解析：选C主旨大意题。A项是指“肢体语言的发展”，只是将文章的细节扩大；B项“人类在自然界中的特殊作
11、用”，不够具体；C项“传达信息给别人的能力”，是文章自始至终所阐述的观点；D项是指“人类与动物在语言应用方面的差异”，是文章的细节，而不是主要阐述的观点。BThe engineer Camillo Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908.At his factory in Ivrea, he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter. Today the companys head office is still in Ivrea, near Turi
12、n, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are offices all around the world.By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13,000 machines a year. Some went to customers in Italy, but Olivetti exported more typewriters to other countries.Camillos son, Adriano,
13、 started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss. He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialists. The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators (计算器). In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer system.
14、This was the first mainframe (主机) computer designed and made in Italy.After Adriano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problems. Other companies, especially the Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company.In 1978, Carlo de Benedetti became the ne
15、w boss. Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment.Soon it became one of the worlds leading companies in information technology and communications. There are now five independent companies in the
16、 Olivetti group one for personal computers, one for other office equipment, one for systems and services, and two for telecommunications.语篇解读：自从第一台打字机于1908年在意大利诞生，Olivetti集团已经跨越了百年历史。在它飞速发展的过程中，也曾有过举步维艰的岁月。5From the text we learn that _ .Aby 1930 Olivetti produced 13,000 typewriters a yearBOlivetti
17、earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950sCsome of Olivettis 700 staff regularly visited customers in ItalyDOlivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的内容可判断A项正确。其他选项文中没有信息支持。6What was probably the direct result of Olivettis falling behind in electronic tec
18、hnology?AAdrianos death.BA period of financial problems.CIts faster progress.DIts agreements with other companies.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段可知，它之所以在电子技术方面开始落后，直接原因是有一段时期财政困难，而在此期间，其他公司尤其是日本在电子技术方面有了较大的进步。故选B项。7The best title for the text would be _ .AThe Origin of OlivettiBThe Success of OlivettiCThe History
19、of OlivettiDThe Production of Olivetti解析：选C主旨大意题。文章按照时间顺序介绍了这个集团的发展史。所以C项最能概括文章大意。CWhy play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides.Following the rules .planning your next move .acting as a team member .these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about
20、 some of the games you played as a young child, such as ropejumping and hideandseek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they_translate_life_into_exciting_dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such a
21、s taking turns and cooperating (合作)Many childrens games have a practical side.Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grownups.For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the handeye coordination (协调) needed in hunting.Ma
22、ny sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition.People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who e
23、arned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer pla
24、yer, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help yo
25、u in other aspects of your life.8Through playing hideandseek, children are expected to learn to _ .Abe a team leaderBobey the basic rulesCact as a grownupDpredict possible danger解析：选B细节理解题。从文章第二段的最后一句可知B项正确。9The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can _ .Adescribe life in a
26、n exciting wayBturn reallife experiences into a playCmake learning life skills more interestingDchange peoples views of sporting events解析：选C语句理解题。从上下文可知，此处说的是做游戏的重要性。根据drama后的定语从句可知，游戏是为了学习生活技能，并使得学习过程像戏剧一样更加有趣。故C项意思相符。10According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?AIt insp
27、ires peoples deep love for the country.BIt proves the exceptional skills of the winners.CIt helps the country out of natural disasters.DIt earns the winners fame and fortune.解析：选A细节理解题。从文章第四段的第一句和第三句可知，观看奥运会比赛可以激发人们的爱国热情。故选A项。11Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _ .Abring fun to poor kid
28、sBprovide soccer balls for childrenCgive poor kids a chance for a better lifeDappeal to soccer players to help poor kids解析：选C细节理解题。从文章第五段的最后一句可知C项为正确答案。12What can be inferred from the passage?AGames benefit people all their lives.BSports can get all athletes together.CPeople are advised to play game
29、s for fun.DSports increase a countrys competitiveness.解析：选A推理判断题。从文章第一段以及文章最后一段中的这些设词可推断出，游戏会使人们受益终身。故A项正确。DIn 1996，doctors said American cyclist Lance Armstrong had only a 40 percent chance of living.Hes done more than stay alive.He beat cancer and went to the top of one of the worlds hardest sport
30、s.Armstrong is world famous for being fast on a bike.“I_used_to_ride_my_bike_to_make_a_living.Now_I_just_want_to_live_to_ride.” he said.Last Thursday, the United States Olympic Committee named Armstrong 2004s Sportsman of the Year.This is the fourth time he has won that award.The 32yearold got the a
31、ward after winning the Tour de France for the fifth time in a row last year.The Tour de France is the longest and most famous bike race in the world.It covers more than 3,000 kilometers and takes more than 20 days.Riders from many countries take part each summer, but many never finish because of the
32、 hot weather and long, hard roads!But Armstrong won.As a matter of fact, many people think he will win again this summer！He first did it in 1999 after coming back from cancer, and he hasnt stopped winning since then.Armstrong isnt getting any younger, but age hasnt slowed him down，“I have more gray
33、hair, and I think I get out of bed slower than five year ago, but I feel fine, strong and ready to go.”If Armstrong wins this years Tour, he will break a record.And hes not thinking about retiring.“The only thing I know is that I feel as strong as ever, and there are still a lot of beautiful races t
34、o be won.”13Which of the following is NOT true about the Tour de France?ARacers take part in the race by bike.BThe distance of the race is over 3,000 kilometers.CThe race lasts more than twenty days.DIt takes place once every four years.解析：选D细节推断题。第二段最后一句，环法自行车赛是世界最著名的、距离最长的自行车赛，选手每年夏天从许多国家云集而来。所以该赛
35、事每年举办一次而不是每四年举办一次。14From this passage we know that_ .AArmstrong once suffered from cancerBArmstrong had won many races before he suffered from cancerCArmstrong won races because he drove fast by carDArmstrong has lived for 40 years解析：选A推理判断题。第一段中说Armstrong战胜癌症，并且获得世界上最艰难赛事的冠军。所以选A。15The underlined s
36、entence in Paragraph 2 means that _ .Ahe wants to live so that he can ride and take part in racesBhe wants to live so that he can make more moneyChe wants to ride so that he can make more moneyDhe wants to ride so that he can make a living解析：选A句意理解题。第二段开头，他说：“我以前骑自行车是为了谋生，现在我只想活着，以便可以骑自行车”。因此选A。.阅读七
37、选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study._16_ The Spring Festival is around the corner, so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendations, you need to
38、 determine your English reading comprehension level. If youre at the primary level, there are two options: reading a childrens book or reading a book that youve read in Chinese translation. _17_ If youre at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good opti
39、ons. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options._18_ When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the
40、first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story.Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve._19_ Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with
41、 the first book and go on from there; The Chronicles of Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. _20_ Happy reading!AIf you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.BThe most important thing
42、is to pick a book that youre really interested in.CYou may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.DYou should just find a topic or author youre interested in, and the rest will go from there.EYou can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or email.FIns
43、tead, theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.GThis will help you get over any unfamiliar word or phrase, since youre already familiar with the story.答案：1620FGBED.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)To Be Lucky, Be PreparedI remember the exact moment I learned the principle of preparing for lu
44、ck.I was on the wrestling team.Now, if theres one thing I can tell you about any sport, it is that wrestling is probably the sport that has the least_21_ .There are only two people out on the mat, so you cannot _22_ it on your teammates or your coach.And guess what？There is no _23_ because we do the
45、 whole thing indoors, so you cant say，“It was raining”or“It was snowing.”It makes_24_ to say wrestling is the sport with the least luck.On our team were two world champions; one of them had been a world champion five times.We _25_ had five people who were national champions.One of them was a guy _26
46、_ the name of John.John had never been _27_ in any high school wrestling competition that I could remember，_28_ he was a national champion.There was nobody locally who could touch him.One day, we _29_ a match with our biggest opponent (对手)John went out on the mat, and about a minute and 30 seconds i
47、nto the match he tried to make a particular _30_ .He rolled over, and his opponent _31_ him halfway through his roll.He was pinned _32_ !The match was over.I remember on the bus on the way home, one of our teammates tried to _33_ John by saying.“Oh, he just got lucky.”And John said, “Thats so stupid
48、.The opportunity presented itself，_34_ he exploited it.”We used to have this big sign in our wrestling room that the coach had _35_ there：“Luck is what happens when opportunity _36_ preparation.”Johns opponent was prepared to exploit this opportunity.The probability of _37_ John was not strong, and
49、he knew it.But he paid attention to the _38_ opportunity to present itself, and he defeated and pinned a fivetime national champion.In other words, the real_39_ is“Be prepared！”Its not just finding the opportunity.You have to be prepared to _40_ it.21A.luckBriskCdifficulty Dopportunity解析：选A本文中很多题目需要
50、通读全文、联系上下文才能选出正确答案，此题即是一例。此段最后提到“wrestling is the sport with the least luck”，故本题选A项。22A.accuse BblameCdoubt Dkeep解析：选B因为只有两个人在场上比赛，你如果比赛失利就无法像其他团体项目那样去怪罪教练和队友。blame“责备、谴责”。23A.stress BinjuryCweather Dstandard解析：选C因为是在室内举行比赛，因此也跟天气条件没有关系，故这里作者说摔跤比赛没有天气的影响。24A.judgment BprogressCsense Dway解析：选Cmake se
51、nse“合理、有意义”。25A.also BevenConly Donce解析：选A前面提到我们队里有两名世界冠军，下面应该就是说我们还有五名全国冠军。26A.under BforCin Dby解析：选Dby the name of“名字叫”。27A.hurt BchosenCtrained Ddefended解析：选D由本段最后一句“当地没有人能近他的身”可知，此处讲的是约翰从来不做防守。defend“防守、防护”。28A.although BbecauseCunless Duntil解析：选B为什么在比赛时John不做防守也没有人能接近他呢？因为他是全国冠军，是有实力的。29A.went
52、for Bwaited forCfought for Dplayed for解析：选A从下文可知，我们队同别人进行了一场比赛。go for意为“尽力争取赢得(得到)”。30A.sign BstepCtask Dmove解析：选D由下一句可知，这里John想做出一个移动、挪动。move在此为名词“移动”。31A.fixed BthrewCcaught Dcarried解析：选CJohn想做一个反身，结果在转到一半的时候被截住。32A.accidentally BfortunatelyCunfairly Dinstantly解析：选D用instantly也表示John的失败来得太快，出乎人们的意料
53、。33A.calm BcomfortCconvince Dforgive解析：选B由上一段讲到John失败再结合下一句队友的话语可知，此处队友是在安慰他。34A.so BorCand Dbut解析：选C前后两句为顺接的关系：机会出现，而且对方抓住了这个机会。35A.set BputCleft Dused解析：选B此空所填动词的宾语为sign，故应用put与其搭配，表示教练在训练室里放上了标语。36A.meets BsuitsCgets Dfits解析：选Ameet“遇见”，“机会遇见准备”，这是一种比较形象的说法。37A.striking BbeatingCknocking Dcontroll
54、ing解析：选B由于John是五届全国冠军，还有前面第三段最后一句提到“当地没有人能摔过John”可知，这里他的对手想打败John的可能性不大。beat表示“在比赛中战胜”。38A.equal BexactCrest Dright解析：选Dexact有“精确的、准确的”意思，在此就是强调就是这个机会。39A.message BpassageCdecision Dsuggestion解析：选A教练在训练场里放的标语和John被打败的经历都给我们传达了这样一种信息，即要做好准备才能抓住机会。40A.receive BfollowCseize Dsave解析：选Cseize an opportuni
55、ty为固定搭配，意思是“抓住机会”。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Tim：Hi, Susan. Ive been wondering when Id run into you. What are you busy with?Susan：Nice to meet you here, Tim. Im buying some Christmas gifts for those _41_ work with me, but its really _42_ headache.Tim：Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you s
56、hould consider _43_ (divide) them into different groups who are the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you dont know well _44_ see pretty much daily.Susan：OK, then _45_ should I do?Tim：For the friends, you can buy _46_ some personal gifts. Chocolate, for ex
57、ample.Susan：This is what I always give, but I know one of my friends, Mary, is _47_ a diet.Tim：Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes.Susan：Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep _48_(health). What about others?Tim：You can send them cards.Susan：Chris
58、tmas cards?Tim：Yes, you can afford them. More _49_(important), it reminds them that youre thinking of them.Susan：Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You _50_(help) me out.答案：41.who42.a43.dividing44.but45.what46.them47.on48.healthy49.importantly50.have helped.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Time flies! This i
59、s a third year that I have been in this school. In the past two and a half years, our school had organized many activities. What impressed me best was an activity called “Learning to Farm”. In an autumn afternoon, we were sent to a farm which we learned to plant potatoes. Having been in the city for
60、 so a long time, we were so happy to go to the countryside. After divided into three groups, we started to work. Some students cut potatoes into pieces, some dug holes, and the others put the pieces of potatoes into the hole, put the earth back and pushed them down hard. We continued doing that unti
61、l all the work was done. Although we were exhausted, but we felt fulfilled on our way back home.答案：第二句：athe第三句：hadhas第四句：bestmost第五句：InOn; whichwhere或which前加on第六句：sosuch第七句：divided前加being第八句：holeholes; themit第十句：去掉but.书面表达(满分25分)假设你叫Anne，从英国来到沈阳一所大学读书，刚刚开始了自己的学习生活，现在请你给父母写一封email，内容包括：1介绍住宿的条件；2描述周边
62、的环境；3谈谈对新的学习生活的感受。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头、结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Mum and Dad，I am so pleased to tell you that I have been settled for my new life here._Yours truly，Anne参考范文：Dear Mum and Dad，I am so pleased to tell you that I have been settled for my new life here.I live in a small flat near t
63、he university. My flat has a bathroom and a wellequipped kitchen, as well as a TV set and a washing machine. There is a bus stop below my flat where several buses are available. So I easily go to school and other places. In a word, everything is convenient. The teachers are helpful and friendly and
64、I get along well with my studies. Whats more, I have made friends with some classmates from different parts of China. Actually, I enjoy my stay here.I love you, and I will write to you as long as I am free.Best wishes!Yours truly，AnneB卷能力素养提升【说明】本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) AAfter spe
65、nding 13 years raising three boys, Stephanie Connolly wanted to get back into the workforce, but she was worried that her computer skills were obsolete. Not only was the long employment break a concern, but she had never used Microsoft Office programs. Her last employer had only used WordPerfect. A
66、year later, Connolly is so skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that she is helping others, and has just completed a fixed amount of work as a teaching assistant in a computer class. Shes also on the job hunt, armed with a new resume (简历), interview skills, and the latest knowledge of how to condu
67、ct Internet job searches, fill out Webbased applications, and upload resumes.“I can walk through the doors of the company and feel very confident. The course instructors have given that to me，” said Connolly, who owed her development to classes offered by the Harvard Allston Workforce Development Co
68、llaboration (HAWDC)The collaboration is part of a series of programs, and neighborhood improvements that began with an agreement reached between Harvard University and the city of Boston five years ago.The agreement grew out of discussions between the University and the city over the construction of
69、 Harvards science Complex in Allston. Although the construction paused in 2009, the implementation (实施) of the nonconstructionrelated aspects of the agreement has continued.What has meant to the neighbors is the opening of the Harvard Allston Education Portal, a communitycentered education facility
70、that serves as Harvards front door to the neighborhood and access to certain University programs and facilities. Information about the agreements benefits to the community, as well as about Harvards deep ties with Cambridge and Boston, is available on the new communityoriented Public Affairs website
71、.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了哈佛大学与波士顿共同协作的教育项目使当地居民受益。1The underlined word “obsolete” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_” Aout of reach Bout of date Cout of order Dout of danger 解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“she had never used Microsoft Office programs. Her last employer had only used WordPerfect”可知，她担心她的计算机技能“过时”了。2Which of th
72、e following words can best describe Connollys attitude to the HAWDC? ACritical. BGrateful.CIndifferent. DNeutral.解析：选B态度观点题。根据第三段中的“I can walk through the doors of the company and feel very confident. The course instructors have given that to me”可知，Connolly因为学习了该项目的课程，变得很自信，可推断她对这一协作项目心存感激。3Accordin
73、g to the passage, Harvard Allston Education Portal _.Abenefits people living in BostonBraises money from the local people Cis merely accessible to college students Dmakes people concerned about the environment解析：选A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“the Harvard Allston Education Portal, a communitycentered education fac
74、ility that serves as Harvards front door to the neighborhood”可知，该项目使波士顿当地人受益。4In which part of Harvard Universitys website can we find this passage?AMultimedia. BHarvard Science.CArts & Culture.DCampus & Community.解析：选D文章出处题。根据最后一段中的“a communitycentered education facility that serves as Harvards fro
75、nt door to the neighborhood”可知，本文最可能出现在哈佛大学网站中与社区有关的板块里。BStudents in American schools learn from an early age to give presentations (演讲) as part of their regular classroom activities. Children as young as five years old often give brief talks about objects they bring in to school called “show and te
76、ll”， and this training is a basis for later public speaking. Even so, many native Englishspeaking adults are afraid to speak or give presentations in front of a large group.Speaking English in public meetings is necessary for many students and employees. The best way to improve is to practice public
77、 speaking in a friendly environment. Learners need to receive feedback about what they are doing well and about their mistakes. One group that gives members the chance to practice is Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international organization that holds weekly meetings. At the meetings, members each
78、 give a speech and give others advice about their speeches and speaking style.Charles LeBeau is a public speaking professor and consultant. He began his career in Japan in 1982. Currently, he teaches at two universities and at the Toshiba International Training Center. He has also written books on t
79、he subject.English language learners around the world use his book Speaking of Speech. Speaking of Speech tells about a method of teaching public speaking for nonnative speakers. Mr. LeBeau says a simple approach helps English learners.“The approach that Ive taken is to simplify and break it down. F
80、irst if we look at a presentation, whats going on, there are basically three messages that the presenter is giving the audience, all simultaneously (同时). Theres what I call the physical message. Physical message is basically body language. Its the way that my body, as a speaker, is talking to the au
81、dience. And then theres also the visual message. The visual messages are the slides that we now make and show the audience. The third message is the story message. The story message is the content of our presentation. So another way we can think of the story messages is that its the verbal message,
82、and its what we say to the audience. The story message also includes how we organize our ideas to present to the audience.” LeBeau said.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在美国从学生很小的时候开始，演讲就成为了他们日常班级活动的一部分，五岁的孩子就能够在班级里简短的介绍一些他们带来的日常的东西，这种训练也成为了日后公共演讲的基础。即使如此很多当地以英语为母语的人还是害怕在公众场合作大型演讲。5Which of the following statements is
83、TRUE?AThe best way to improve is to practice public speaking in an unfriendly environment.BToastmasters is an international organization that holds meetings every two weeks.COnly nonnative English speaking adults are afraid to give presentations in front of a large group.DAt the meetings of Toastmas
84、ters, members give not only a speech but also advice.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段“Toastmasters is an international organization that holds weekly meetings. At the meetings, members each give a speech and give others advice about their speeches and speaking style.”可知Toastmasters是一个国际性的组织，每周都会举行会议。在会议上，每一个成员发表演讲，
85、并对其他成员的演讲和说话风格提出意见。故答案为D。6The book Speaking of Speech by Charles LeBeau is mainly intended for _.Achildren as young as five years oldBnonnative English speakersCnative English speakers only Dstudents in American schools解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段“Speaking of Speech tells about a method of teaching public speak
86、ing for nonnative speakers.”可知，Speaking of Speech这本书介绍了母语不是英语的人该如何作公共演讲。故答案为B。 7What are the three messages given in Mr. LeBeaus simple approach that helps English learners? athe physical messagebthe visual message cthe story messagedthe verbal message ethe basic body language Aabc Bbcd Cabe Dcde解析：
87、选A细节理解题。根据第五段“Theres what I call the physical message.”；“And then theres also the visual message.”；“The third message is the story message.”故答案为A。8Which could be the best title for this passage?ANecessity of Speaking English in Public Meetings BToastmasters, an International OrganizationCTips for Pu
88、blic SpeakingDCharles LeBeau, a Public Speaking Professor and Consultant解析：选C标题归纳题。通读全文，全文是关于如何作公共演讲，从native speaker和nonnative speaker两个角度谈论了这个问题，故答案为C。CMore than 4 in 10 cancers 600,000 in the UK alone could be prevented if people led healthier lives, say experts. The population of the UK is about
89、63,000,000.Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor, followed by unhealthy diets. The charity advises people to live healthily, limit alcohol intake and do regular exercise.According to the figures from 2007 to 2011, more than 300,000 cases of cancer r
90、ecorded were linked to smoking. A further 145,000 were linked to unhealthy diets containing too much processed food. Obesity contributed to 88,000 cases and alcohol to 62,200. Sun damage to the skin and physical inactivity were also contributing factors.Professor Max Parkin, a Cancer Research UK sta
91、tistician, says, “Theres now little doubt that certain lifestyle choices can have a big influence on cancer risk, with research around the world all pointing to the same key risk factors.”“Of course everyone wants to enjoy some extra treats during the Christmas holidays so we dont want to ban beef p
92、ies and wine but its a good time to think about taking up some healthy habits.”“Leading a healthy lifestyle cant guarantee someone wont get cancer but we_can_stack_the_odds_in_our_favour by taking positive steps.”Public Health England says a healthy lifestyle can play an important role in reducing c
93、ancer risk. It says campaigns such as Smokefree, Dry January and Change4Life Sugar Swaps all aim to raise public awareness. Its important that we not only continue to make progress in noticing cancer earlier and improving treatments, but helping people understand how they can reduce their risk of de
94、veloping cancer in the first place remains important in dealing with cancer.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。专家们认为，如果我们拥有健康的生活方式，那么超过十分之四的癌症是可以避免的。9.Which of the following is the third biggest avoidable cancer factor?AObesity.BAlcohol intake.CUnhealthy diets. DPhysical inactivity.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，可避免的致癌因素中排名第一的是吸烟
95、，第二是不健康的饮食，第三是肥胖，第四是喝酒。10According to Professor Max Parkin, _.Aits OK to drink wine during festivalsBthe causes of cancer are still unclear nowCunhealthy food should be completely bannedDa healthy lifestyle will protect us from cancer解析：选A细节理解题。根据第五段中的“everyone wants to enjoy some extra treats durin
96、g the Christmas holidays so we dont want to ban beef pies and wine”可知，Max Parkin 教授虽然极力倡导健康的生活方式，但他认为节假日期间少量喝酒还是可以的。11By saying the underlined words in Paragraph 6, Professor Max Parkin means we can_.Ahelp othersBimprove our livesCdiscover cancer earlyDdecrease our cancer risk解析：选D句意理解题。根据第四段中的“cert
97、ain lifestyle choices can have a big influence on cancer risk”可知，生活方式的选择对得癌症的几率有很大的影响。因此，健康的生活方式虽然不能确保我们不得癌症，但可以“降低我们得癌症的几率”。12Whats the main idea of the text?AMost cancers are caused by smoking.BCancer is greatly linked to our lifestyle.CThere are different factors that lead to cancer.DPublic aware
98、ness should be raised to prevent cancer.解析：选B主旨大意题。本文前三段通过数据等说明可避免的致癌因素的前几名都跟生活方式有关，第四、五、六段引用 Max Parkin 教授的话进一步证明了生活方式与癌症之间的关系，最后一段通过英国公共卫生局的官方发言再一次说明了健康的生活方式可以降低得癌症的几率。故选B项。DThe Tropical Paradise Holiday Welcome to St Anna, our tropical paradise just off the coast of Latin America. You can spend t
99、wo weeks in our luxury fourstar hotel. The cost of your flight is included in the holiday, and you can be picked up from your home by our special airport bus. On your arriving, our coach will be waiting to take you to the hotel. All flights leave from Heathrow on a Monday morning.The Cowrie Hotel is
100、 built right on the beachfront, and many rooms have wonderful ocean views. If swimming and surfing are not enough for you, the hotel also offers horse rides on the island, and a discount membership of the golf club.The Rain Forest Adventure HolidayEvery year Broughton holidays offer twelve days of u
101、nforgettable adventure in a tropical rain forest. You may have a choice of Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even to the greatest rain forest of them all, the mighty Amazonian forest.You will fly to our special base camps at the edge of the forest, where you will be given five days of survival trainin
102、g, and talks on the local wildlife.Then you take a bus into the forest. You will have to walk the final five miles to the camp sites to avoid disturbing the local ecology. All of the camp sites have been carefully built to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.Remember that t
103、hese adventure holidays take you deep into the wilderness, and they are not suitable for families with young children. Also remember that no more than two dozen guests can stay at any camp at one time, so if you want to go on one of these very special holidays, you will need to book early!语篇解读：本文是广告
104、文体阅读。文章主要介绍了两个假期旅游的好去处，介绍了旅游的方式和主要风景和活动等。13What can we learn about the rain forest holiday? ATravelers will learn to talk with wild animals. BDifferent means of transportation will be used. CThe holiday will end with a survival training. DBooking early, travelers will get a discount.解析：选B判断推理题。根据The
105、 Rain Forest Adventure Holiday中的第二、三段可知，可坐飞机、步行和坐公交车等，选B。14What kind of people will probably choose the rain forest holiday? APeople loving water sports. BPeople travelling with children.CPeople preferring comfortable hotels.DPeople concerned with environment and wildlife.解析：选D推理判断题。根据The Rain Fores
106、t Adventure Holiday中的第三段的“You will have to walk the final five miles . to cause the minimal amount of disturbance to the local wildlife.”判断应该是关注环境和野生动物的人们去野营。故选D。15Which of the following is mentioned in both holidays? ATransportation.BPrice. CReservation. DDeparture time.解析：选A细节理解题。根据文章The Tropical
107、Paradise Holiday部分和The Rain Forest Adventure Holiday都提到的是flight，应是两段都提到交通方式。故选A。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Do you usually feel like youre working hard but still cant reach your study goals? Here are some quick tips to help you study better.Study with a partner or in groups.Rather than living in a cave
108、with your nose in the books all day, grab a friend from your class and study with him or her. _16_Step into your teachers shoes.Ask yourself “If I were the teacher, what would I put on the test？” You have probably experienced a few of your teachers tests and quizzes by now. _17_ Teachers have specif
109、ic types of information that they want you to learn. The structure is usually the same.Paint pictures. _18_ Its harder to remember each piece of a puzzle individually than it is to recall the completed picture. Find ways to connect what you are learning to real life or to other concepts.Feed your br
110、ain.A hungry brain is an ineffective one. Those Snickers commercials were not kidding. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to keep it going. Because of this, what you eat and drink also plays a huge role in how sharp your brain is. _19_ Junk foods increase tiredness and lead to the infamous food c
111、oma.Take breaks.Your brain is like a muscle. _20_ It can also tire if you overwork it. If you divide studying into 1530minute blocks with quick breaks in between, your brain will feel refreshed, grateful and ready for the next challenge you throw at it.ALearn from them for the next test.BIt needs ex
112、ercise to make it stronger.CIts necessary to have a long holiday and have nice food.DGroup studying helps you to engage and process the information more deeply.EYou can build your knowledge structure in the form of pictures.FHealthy foods provide nutrients to your brain cells to keep them energized.
113、GWe need to have a positive mental state if we want to improve our study efficiency.答案：1620DAEFB.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)When he was 5, Nicholas Lowinger visited a homeless shelter with his mother. He was _21_ to show off his new lightup sneakers. But his mom warned him against doing so, _22_ that
114、these children might not have such things._23_ enough, when Nicholas met kids at the shelter, he _24_ realized that they were living in circumstances that were different from his own.“I saw other kids who looked just like me. The only _25_ was that they were wearing _26_ shoes that were falling apar
115、t. Some didnt have a pair of shoes to call their own，” said Nicholas, now 15. “Ive been _27_ to grow up in a family that is able to provide me with whatever I need. A lot of kids here in the US. dont have the same _28_.”That first shelter _29_ left a strong impression on Nicholas, who started _30_ a
116、ll the shoes hed outgrown to local shelters. But he soon _31_ that his donations werent that helpful.“It _32_ me that I only had used shoes to give to them _33_ new shoes that fit right，” he said. “No two peoples feet are exactly the same, and _34_ you are wearing someone elses worn shoes, your feet
117、 arent going to be comfortable.”So at the age of 12, Nicholas started a program that donates _35_ shoes to homeless children. _36_， his efforts were part of a community service project. With the help of his parents, he then started the Gotta Have Sole Foundation, which has donated new footwear to mo
118、re than 10,000 _37_ children in 21 states.“Something that seems so _38_， a pair of shoes, can make children feel _39_ about themselves and gain confidence.” Nicholas _40_ other young people to do the same.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Nicholas在5岁时随妈妈拜访了无家可归者的收容所。这给他留下了深刻的印象，于是他发起了一个为无家可归者捐鞋的活动来帮助他们。他还鼓励其他年轻人也去做相同的事
119、情。21A.disappointedBpuzzledCexcited Dsurprised解析：选C根据空格后的“to show off his new lightup sneakers”可推知，Nicholas为可以炫耀他的能发光的新运动鞋而感到兴奋(excited)。故选C。22A.explaining BexpectingCdeciding Djudging解析：选A根据空格前的“But his mom warned him against doing so”可知，Nicholas的妈妈警告他不要这么做，并向他解释了(explaining)原因，因为收容所里的孩子可能没有这样的东西。故选
120、A。23A.Terribly BSureCStrangely DFair解析：选B根据空格后的“. living in circumstances that were different from his own”可知，果然如妈妈所说，Nicholas发现收容所里的孩子们过着跟他不一样的生活。sure enough“果然，果真”，符合语境。24A.actually BpossiblyCquickly Dsimply解析：选C根据第一段最后一句和空格后的内容可知，Nicholas来到收容所后，很快(quickly)就意识到收容所里的孩子们的生活环境和他自己的有所不同。故选C。25A.result
121、 BproblemCreason Ddifference解析：选D根据上段和空格前的“I saw other kids who looked just like me. The only .”可知，住在收容所里的孩子看起来和Nicholas差不多大，唯一的不同是他们穿着破损不堪的旧鞋子。故选D。26A.old BbigCspecial Dheavy解析：选A根据空格后的“shoes that were falling apart”可推知，住在收容所里的孩子们穿的是破损不堪的旧鞋子。故选A。27A.brave BfortunateChealthy Dselfish解析：选B根据空后内容可知，Ni
122、cholas感到很幸运(fortunate)，因为他成长在一个能给他提供任何他需要的东西的家庭。故选B。28A.education BexperiencesCclothing Dopportunities解析：选D根据上句可知，Nicholas感到生长在一个能给他提供任何他需要的东西的家庭是很幸运的。而美国的很多孩子却没有同样的机会。opportunity“机会”，符合语境。29A.lecture BshowCvisit Dclass解析：选C根据文章第一段第一句中的“visited a homeless shelter with his mother”可知，此处指第一次的拜访(visit)就
123、给Nicholas留下了很深的印象。故选C。30A.donating BpostingCselling Ddelivering解析：选A根据上文内容可知，收容所里的孩子们穿着破旧的鞋子给Nicholas留下了很深的印象，于是他开始将自己穿小了的鞋捐给(donating)当地的收容所。下句中的“donations”也是提示。故选A。31A.remembered BadmittedCdoubted Drealized解析：选D根据下文“No two peoples feet . to be comfortable.”可知，Nicholas很快意识到(realized)他的捐赠对那些无家可归的孩子们
124、不是那么有帮助。故选D。32A.delighted BbotheredCamazed Dastonished解析：选B根据下文可知，因为每个人的脚并不完全相同，所以旧鞋穿到别人脚上可能会不舒服。而自己只有旧鞋而没有新鞋可以捐赠，这一点让Nicholas很烦恼(bothered)。故选B。33A.because of Bapart fromCinstead of Dexcept for解析：选C句意同上。because of“因为，由于”；apart from“远离，除之外”；instead of“而不是”；except for“除了之外”。故选C。34A.if BonceCuntil Dtho
125、ugh解析：选A根据本句前半部分“No two peoples feet are exactly the same”可知，没有两个人的脚会完全一样，如果你穿别人穿过的鞋，你的脚不会很舒服。此处表示假设的条件，故选A。35A.expensive BnewCstrong Dunique解析：选B根据上文内容可知，Nicholas意识到如果我们穿别人穿过的鞋，脚会不舒服，于是在12岁时，他发起了一项活动，为无家可归的孩子们捐赠新(new)鞋。故选B。36A.At least BIn factCIn addition DAt first解析：选D根据下一句中的“then”可知，与之相对应的应该是at
126、first，意为“最初，起先”。故选D。37A.homeless BspecialCpoor Dsick解析：选A根据该段第一句中的“to homeless children”可知，在父母的帮助下，Nicholas启动了Gotta Have Sole Foundation项目，为21个州的1万多名无家可归的(homeless)孩子捐赠了新鞋。故选A。38A.useless BsimpleCfunny Dcheap解析：选B根据空格后的“a pair of shoes, can make children feel _ about themselves and gain confidence”可
127、知，捐赠一双鞋这么简单的(simple)事就能让孩子们感觉很好并且获得自信。故选B。39A.warm BluckyCgood Dsad解析：选C句意同上。warm“温暖的，热情的”；lucky“幸运的”；good“好的”；sad“难过的，悲哀的”。故选C。40A.forces BcommandsCprefers Dencourages解析：选D因为Nicholas从捐鞋这件小事中受益匪浅，所以他鼓励其他年轻人也去做相同的事情。encourage“鼓励，支持”，符合语境。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Scientists have discovered that _41_
128、(stay) in the cold could help us lose weight. Researchers at the University of California found that exposure to the cold increases levels of a protein that helps form brown fat the type of fat that produces heat and keeps us warm. Brown fat burns energy, _42_ helps us lose weight. White fat stores
129、extra energy, which results _43_ weight gain. The researchers said that because air conditioning and heating give us constant, _44_ (comfort) temperatures, our bodys need for brown fat has decreased. They found that Outdoor workers in northern Finland who _45_ (expose) to cold temperature have _46_
130、significant amount of brown fat when _47_ (compare) to sameaged indoor workers.The research was conducted on two different control groups of mice. _48_ group was injected with the protein that helps create brown fat. This group later gained 30% less weight after both groups were fed highfat diets. T
131、he researchers say this could be good news in the fight against obesity. People who are obese have _49_ (low) levels of brown fat than thinner people. Head researcher Hei Sook Sul said: “This protein could become an important target for research into the treatment and prevention of obesity and obesi
132、tyrelated diseases.” She added: “If you can somehow increase levels of this protein, you could _50_ (possible) lose more weight even if eating the same amount of food.”答案：41.staying42.which43.infortable45.are exposed46.apared48.One 49lower50.possibly.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Last night, I saw a great
133、film, Forrest Gump. I am great impressed by this film, by the stories of Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump was born in small village. He was born mentally disabled, and he was discriminated by other.But his mother is a strong female who encouraged Gump to be strong but live the same as normal people. Besid
134、e, he meets Jenny, a tragic but kindhearted girl.With the love of his mother and Jenny, Forrest Gump begins his running all his life. I am moving by his strong willing, kindness and optimism. There are many miracles in his life what seem impossible to him. But I know it is reasonable, because of he
135、wins them with his noble personalities.答案：第二句：greatgreatly第三句：small前加a第四句：otherothers第五句：encouragedencourages; butand第六句：BesideBesides第八句：movingmoved; willingwill第九句：whatthat/which第十句：去掉of.书面表达(满分25分)假如你在学校举行的英语演讲比赛中获得了好成绩，将在颁奖仪式上发言，请用英语写一篇发言稿，要点如下：1参赛目标是否实现；2取得好成绩的两个主要原因；3演讲中发现的自己的不足之处及改进办法。注意：1.词数
136、100左右；2发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good afternoon, everyone!It is an honour for me to speak here._Thank you!参考范文：Good afternoon, everyone!It is an honour for me to speak here. And I am excited because I have achieved my goal to win first prize in the contest.Firstly, I should owe my success to my teachers a
137、nd all those who helped me in preparation for the contest. Thank all of you! Secondly, my success is closely connected with my love of English. I hold that the love from the heart can really make a difference.Anyhow, the experience of the contest helps me understand some of my shortcomings. One of them is that my limited knowledge weakens the power of my speech. So I have determined to study harder to broaden my knowledge and learn more about the world.Thank you！
