1、单元综合检测(一)第一部分阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Official Residences of the British Royal FamilyBuckingham PalaceWell start at Buckingham Palace,the Queens London home.Situated by St.Jamess Park, Buckingham Palace has been the monarchs(君主的) official London res
2、idence since 1837.It has 775 rooms,including 52 bedrooms,188 staff bedrooms,92 offices,and 78 bathrooms.The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh live here,along with the Duke of York,and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.Highlights at Buckingham Palace include the Changing of the Guard ceremony,which takes
3、 place most Days at 11:00a.m.,and the State Rooms that are open to the public every summer.Windsor CastleWindsor Castle,situated just outside London,is the Queens weekend retreat.Its the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world,built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.Over 39 monarc
4、hs have used Windsor Castle as their residence.St Georges Chapel is part of the castle and is the venue(会场) for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.The castle is open all year roundit has a worldfamous Royal dollhouse,and there are also talks,performances,and activities for kid
5、s.In 1992,a fire at the castle caused over $50,000,000 in damage.Sandringham HouseSandringham House in Norfolk is one of the Queens private residences.It was brought into the family in 1862 by the future Edward ,although a fire in 1891 destroyed much of the original building.Its been passed down thr
6、ough the family into the Queens ownership.The house itself stands within nearly 20,000 acres,with 60 acres of gardens.The rest is a park and uncultivated(未开垦的) land,which is freely open to the public every day of the year.The British royal family spends Christmas at Sandringham,traditionally walking
7、 to church on Christmas morning and meeting the local people.Anmer HallAnmer Hall,a private residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,is also part of the Sandringham estate.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几处著名的可供参观游览的英国皇室官方住所。1What do we know about Buckingham Palace?AIt is the oldest castle.BIt is located
8、in Norfolk.CIt is abundant in rooms.DIt is home to Edward .C细节理解题。根据第一个小标题下的“It has 775 rooms,including 52 bedrooms,188 staff bedrooms,92 offices,and 78 bathrooms.”可知,白金汉宫的房间非常多。故选C。2Which residence will you go to if your children want to see a performance?ABuckingham Palace.BWindsor Castle.CSandrin
9、gham House.DAnmer Hall.B细节理解题。根据第二个小标题下的“and there are also talks,performances,and activities for kids”可知,如果你的孩子想看演出,你可以去温莎城堡。故选B。3What can we do in Sandringham House?AWatch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.BAppreciate the wedding of Prince Harry.CVisit the uncultivated land freely.DSpend Christma
10、s with the royal family.C细节理解题。根据第三个小标题下的“The rest is a park and uncultivated land,which is freely open to the public every day of the year.” 可知,在桑德林汉姆府可以免费参观公园和荒地。故选C。BFrench cuisine is extremely diverse,with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food.This variety is supported by the Fre
11、nch passion for good food in all its forms,Frances extraordinary range of different geographical conditions and climates that support the local production of many types of ingredients (原料),and Frances long and varied history.In many ways,an understanding of the culture of French food is an understan
12、ding of France itself.Meals range from the very basic,such as the traditional baguette (棍子面包),cheese and inexpensive wine,to very elaborate meals that can include a dozen dishes and different wines consumed over several hours.Obviously,the latter type of dining is hardly used by most people.However,
13、it is this dining that is typically found in “French restaurants” outside France,giving many foreigners the mistaken impression that French food is heavy and complicated.In fact,much of the French cuisine is fairly simple,relying on highquality fresh ingredients and loving preparation.Almost all the
14、 famous French dishes are regional specialties.The French Mediterranean uses olive oil,herbs and tomatoes in many of its dishes.The cuisine of northwest France uses butter,soured cream and apples.The cuisine of northeast France has a strong German influence which includes beer and sauerkraut.Through
15、out the south in general there tends to be more use of vegetables and fruit (in part due to the favorable climate)Any discussion about the influences on French cuisine would be incomplete without recognizing the historical contribution of Italy to the development of French cooking.In 1533,Catherine
16、De Medicis (a Florentine princess) married a French prince.At this point,France was not known for its food.Catherine brought many Italian chefs with her to France,who introduced to France a variety of dishes,food preparation and dining practices.Although France and Italy obviously have evolved very
17、different food cultures,much of Frances current food culture can be traced back to this time.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章向我们介绍了很多关于法国美食的信息。4Which of the following statements is NOT true?AChinese cuisine is full of variety.BFrance has different climates.CFrance has a long history.DFrench cuisine lacks variety.D
18、细节理解题。根据第一段中的“French cuisine is extremely diverse,with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food.”可知D项描述错误。5In France,a meal that includes a dozen dishes and different wines_Ais often consumed by average peopleBcan only be found in restaurantsCis not common among most peopleDis considere
19、d to be simple by most peopleC推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Obviously,the latter type of dining is hardly used by most people.”可知C项正确。6What is the third paragraph mainly about?AFeatures of food in different parts of France.BTable manners in different parts of France.CWhat influenced the development of French cuisin
20、e.DHow French cuisine affects local culture.A段落大意题。第三段主要讲述了法国不同地区的美食的特点。7We can learn from the last paragraph that_AItalian food is more complicated than French foodBItalian food culture is still influencing French foodCFrench food was not as famous around the 1530s as it is nowDFrench food is more
21、famous than Italian foodC推理判断题。从最后一段中的“At this point,France was not known for its food.”可知C项正确。CRobots aid in coronavirus fightRobots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient,tireless,can be repaired when damaged and they never get sick.This last trait has made them the star du
22、ring our fight against the COVID19 pandemic.While hundreds of thousands of medical workers have fallen ill dealing with this highly infectious virus and a lot more are forced to stay at home for fear of getting the disease,this isnt a problem for robots.This is why the COVID19 outbreak is seen as th
23、e “tipping point”noted The Independent science reporter Anthony Cuthbertsonfor robots to start to replace humans in certain jobs.In areas like hospitals and healthcare facilities,robots are used to perform highrisk tasks.In China,for example,a hotel in Hangzhou employed a robot named “Little Peanut”
24、to deliver food to people under quarantine.In Spain,robots are about to be used to test people for the coronavirus.Ultravioletlightdisinfection(紫外线消毒) robots are also being widely used to clean hospital corridors and wards(病房)“Hospitals around the world are waking up to autonomous disinfection.” Per
25、 Juul Nielsen,CEO of Denmarks UVD Robots,a leading company manufacturing(制造) disinfection robots,told Forbes.“We cant build these robots fast enough.”In nonmedical companies,robots are also replacing human employees since they dont have the problem of social distancing and will never take sick leave
26、.Walmart and Amazon,for example,where robots are already used in sorting,packing and shipping,are planning to increase the number of robots in their facilities.Fastfood chains like McDonalds are not only delivering food with robots in some areas,but also looking to use them as cooks and servers.Acco
27、rding to futurist Martin Ford,using more robots than human employees can prove to be rewarding for companieseven when the pandemic is over.“People will prefer to go to a place that has fewer workers and more machines because they feel they can lower overall risk,” Ford told the BBC.But this sudden s
28、urge(激增) in robot demand doesnt mean that they triumph over humans in every aspect.According to Bill Smart,a roboticist at Oregon State University,the human contact between doctors and patients is still important.Doctors comfort the patients and guide them through hard decisions while robots are onl
29、y doing routine tasks,like cleaning and giving tests,just to free up doctors and nurses.It might be true that robots have certain advantages over humans.But they are still secondary to human interaction.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过实例说明机器人在与新冠病毒作斗争中所发挥的作用。8What is the text mainly about?AThe advantages of robo
30、ts compared to humans.BDifferent views toward applying robots to fight COVID19.CWhy the COVID19 outbreak has fueled robot demand.DWhether robots will replace humans in certain areas one day.C主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Robots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient,tireless,can be repaired w
31、hen damaged and they never get sick.This last trait has made them the star during our fight against the COVID19 pandemic.”以及全文讲述在新冠疫情期间机器人所发挥的作用可知,文章主要讲述了“为什么2019冠状病毒的爆发助长了机器人的需求”,故选C项。9What has made robots desirable during the pandemic according to the text?AThey can be repaired when damaged.BThey
32、test people for coronavirus more precisely.CThey never get tired and can replace doctors and nurses.DThey are not vulnerable to the coronavirus.D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Robots have certain advantages compared to humans: They are efficient,tireless,can be repaired when damaged and they never get sick.This last
33、 trait has made them the star during our fight against the COVID19 pandemic.”及第四段中的“Hospitals around the world are waking up to autonomous disinfection. Per Juul Nielsen,CEO of Denmarks UVD Robots,a leading company manufacturing disinfection robots,told Forbes.”可知,免感染机器人不会受到病毒感染,不会生病,结合第三段内容提到机器人做很多
34、高危工作,可推知机器人在疫情期间变得大受欢迎是因为他们不会受到新冠病毒的侵害,故选D项。10What does Martion Ford think of the application of robots?AIts benefits are appealing and lasting.BMachines are less disturbing than humans.CIt poses a threat to human employment.DThere are some risks with the use of robots.A推理判断题。根据第六段“.using more robot
35、s than human employees can prove to be rewarding for companies.People will prefer to go to a place that has fewer workers and more machines because they feel they can lower overall risk,”可知多使用机器人带来的效果降低总体风险,是具吸引力且持久的。故选A项。11What can be concluded from the last two paragraphs?AThe demand for robots is
36、 too great to meet.BDoctors can make more accurate judgments than robots.CHumans interactions are essential in some areas.DRobots need updating to improve contact with humans.C推理判断题。根据最后两段可知,机器人无法完全取代人类,在某些领域人与人之间的互动是必不可少的,故选C项。DRich,heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the
37、United States.People in the US.celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November.People around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25.Both holidays involve(包含) traditions of cooking very large meals.The food at these meals usually has lots of sugar,salt,and butter in it.Turkey and pie a
38、re some of the most common foods in these holidays.Terri Price has hosted a holiday party on the last Saturday before every Christmas for 30 years.It started when her children were very,very small.She has been preparing many of the dishes for most of the 30 years.But over time,some traditions do cha
39、nge.The Neveldines are a family who hope to be healthier by changing what they eat.Mick Fury,the Neveldines oldest child,said this change is important during the holidays and the rest of the year,too.Mick and his wife,Michelle,try to eat only organic food.Organic food is any plant or animal food pro
40、duct made without the use of unnatural chemicals or processes.But,Mick is not the only Neveldine who changed their diet.Felicia Neveldine,Micks sister,decided nine years ago to become a veganA vegan is a person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind.Felicia became a vegan because of her
41、 concern for the treatment of animals and the environmental effects of animal farming.She said that her change in diet also improved her health.Choosing these special diets means the Neveldines choose their foods carefully.Mick grows a garden behind his house where he gets fresh vegetables.Holiday t
42、raditions may not change,but the way these traditions happen just might.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章介绍了传统食物正在发生变化,人们开始喜欢食用更健康的食物,如有机食品等。12Which of the following best describes the food in American traditional holidays?ADelicious to eat and welcome by all.BTraditional in holidays but too wasteful.CToo rich in
43、 nutrition and large in quantity.DGood in taste and beneficial to health.C细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Rich,heavy food is a major part of the end of the year holidays in the United States.”及第四句“Both holidays involve traditions of cooking very large meals.”可知,美国节日期间的食物既丰富,量又大。故选C项。13What do we learn about the Neve
44、ldines holiday diets?AThey have turned healthier.BThey have become less tasty.CThey have remained the same.DThey have grown unhealthy.A细节理解题。第三段“The Neveldines are a family who hope to be healthier by changing what they eat.”可知,现在这家人的节日食物变得更健康了。故选A项。14What do Mick and his wife concern most about the
45、ir food?AConvenience.BSafety.CCost.DTaste.B推理判断题。根据第四段第一、二句“Mick and his wife,Michelle,try to eat only organic food.Organic food is any plant or animal food product made without the use of unnatural chemicals or processes.”可推知,这对夫妇关心的是食物的安全。故选B项。15What does the underlined word “vegan” in Paragraph 4
46、 mean?A健康B志愿者C语言D素食主义者D词义猜测题。根据第四段最后一句“A vegan is a person who does not eat or use animal products of any kind.”可知,vegan是指不吃或者不使用任何动物制品的人,由此可推知,vegan意为“素食主义者”。故选D项。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2020武汉市部分学校高三质量监测)Sports performance can be influenced by many diffe
47、rent things. 16 There are many physical factors that play a part in sports performance. 17 The natural talent and strength of the players will make a difference.Also,it is important to get enough sleep before you are in a sports event. 18 Eating good meals is also important.When you are hungry,you c
48、annot perform the same.You might be thinking about food when you should be thinking about the game.Of course,the more a team or a player practices,the more likely they are to perform well.The same person with the same physical abilities might just become better as he practices.Researching your compe
49、titors can matter a lot in sports performance.Knowing their strengths and weaknesses can help you adjust how you play to give yourself a better performance against them. 19 If you can figure out where to hit the ball in tennis to confuse your competitor,for example,then this can help you score point
50、s. 20 If someone is very pessimistic about a game,for example,and is sure that he will lose,then he might increase his chances of doing so.If he is very nervous then he might be thinking about that instead of focusing on the game.If he is focused then he might do better,achieving what he didnt even
51、realize he could.His confidence can also affect how the other team views him.AIt is important to be aware of these factors.BIt is necessary to get to know your competitor and yourself.CAlso,there are ways to play something cleverly and do better.DIf you are tired,you may not perform as you normally
52、would.EIf you have practiced enough to keep fit,you should have a rest.FIf someone is in good shape,then of course he will perform better.GThere are many psychological factors that can play a part in how well you perform.【语篇解读】在体育运动中,个人能力的发挥受到很多因素的影响,有身体方面和精神方面的因素,也有个人训练的程度以及对自己的对手的了解程度的因素。16A该空承上启下
53、,根据本段第一句中的“influenced by many different things”以及下文所讲的内容可知,后面四段承接第一段介绍了四个影响体育运动表现的因素。这与A项中的“be aware of these factors”表述一致,故选A。17F根据空前一句中的“physical factors”及空后一句“The natural talent.will make a difference”可推知,该空表述的是身体状况的好坏与体育运动表现的关系,这与F项中的“in good shape,then of course he will perform better”表述一致,故选F。
54、18D根据空前一句可知,在体育比赛前睡眠充足是很重要的;D项“如果你很累,你可能没有平时表现得那么好”承接上文,故选D。19C前一句讲的是知道自己的竞争对手的优缺点的重要性,而该空后一句又举例说明如何在打网球时迷惑对手而得分,由此可知,该空应是表述了解对手之后能表现得更好的方法,故选C。20G该空为本段的首句,也是本段的主题句;根据该空后的“pessimistic about a game”“very nervous” “focused”以及“His confidence”可知,该段讲述的是心理方面的因素。故选G。第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分
55、)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。This was the first Thanksgiving without Grandma.Mom told James they would go to Aunt Amys for Thanksgiving, 21 that Aunt Amy was a vegetarian and that she would make “turkey” out of 22 James didnt want to 23 vegetarian Thanksgiving at Aunt Amys house.He wante
56、d things to be the 24 they used to be at Grandmas.James would always help Grandma cook the meal,and shed tell him about Thanksgiving when she was a girl.“Will you tell me Grandmas story when she was a(n) 25 ?” James said before he went to bed.Mom smiled,“You would tell it 26 And I found something at
57、 Grandmas that might help you.” She left the room and came back with a journal.James read the tag on the journal: For James,who loves 27 as much as I do.Write what is in your 28 Love,Grandma.“She 29 it for your birthday,but I think you need it early.” Mom said.James opened the 30 and stared at the b
58、lank page for a while.Then he began to write.The next day,at Aunt Amys,James felt a lump (硬块) in his 31 when he saw the table 32 with Grandmas china.James looked at the tofu turkey Aunt Amy put on his plate.He took a small 33 anyway and was surprised.“Its not bad,” he said.James 34 around.It wasnt G
59、randmas house,but it was 35 ,“Hey,everybody,want to hear a story?”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了主人公詹姆斯今年没有和以前一样在祖母家过感恩节,而是去了艾米阿姨家过感恩节,虽然没能听到祖母讲的故事,但是勇敢的写出了自己的故事并打算讲给大家听。21A.noticingBinformingCaddingDpointingC空格前妈妈告诉詹姆斯他们会去艾米阿姨家过感恩节,空格后继续介绍艾米阿姨,由此可推断出,空格后内容是对空格前内容的补充说明。故选C项。22A.pumpkinBcornCchickenDtofuD根据文章最后
60、一段中“James looked at the tofu turkey Aunt Amy put on his plate.”可知,艾米阿姨在詹姆斯的盘子里放了一块用豆腐制成的火鸡,由此可推断出,艾米阿姨是用豆腐做火鸡。故选D项。23A.tryBenjoyCserveDhaveA根据上文可知,詹姆斯之前没有经历过素食者的感恩节,根据后文可知,他想和往年一样和祖母一起过感恩节,由此可推断出,他并不想“尝试”素食者的感恩节。故选A项。24A.methodBwayCmeanDapproachB根据下文“James would always help Grandma cook the meal,and
61、 shed tell him about Thanksgiving when she was a girl.”可知,詹姆斯帮祖母做饭,祖母会给他讲她小时候感恩节的故事。由此可推断出,他希望按照以前在祖母家过感恩节的“方式”过今年的感恩节,way意为“方式”,符合句意,其后的定语从句可用in which/that引导,或省略关系词。approach虽然意思符合,但语法上不符合。故选B项。25A.kidBfarmerCadultDmotherA根据上文“shed tell him about Thanksgiving when she was a girl”可知,祖母会讲自己小时候的事情给詹姆斯听
62、。由此可推断出,这里詹姆斯是问妈妈能不能给他讲祖母还是个小孩时的故事。故选A项。26A.moreBbetterCeasierDfasterB根据下文“And I found something at Grandmas that might help you.”可知,妈妈认为有了这些东西的帮助,詹姆斯讲故事可以讲得“更好”。故选B项。27A.ThanksgivingsBfestivalsCstoriesDcookingC根据上文“Will you tell me Grandmas story”可知,詹姆斯喜欢听故事,且前文提到祖母也经常给他讲故事,由此可推断,他是和祖母一样热爱“故事”。故选C项
63、。28A.houseBheartCtextbookDschoolB根据上文内容可知,文章中祖母给他讲的故事并不是特指发生在家里、学校和教科书上的故事,故事重要的是发自内心的真情实感,由此可推断出,这里指写下你“心中”所想。故选B项。29A.meantBsentCfoundDpostedA根据空格后“for your birthday”可知,祖母“打算”在他生日那天送他日记,但妈妈觉得他现在就需要这本日记,所以提早给他了。故选A项。30A.boxBbookCbrochureDjournalD根据上文“James read the tag on the journal”可知,祖母送给他的是一本日记
64、,由此可推断出,詹姆斯打开了“日记”开始写作。故选D项。31A.eyesBthroatCstomachDmouthB根据句中“when he saw the table _ with Grandmas china”可知,他在桌子上看到了祖母的瓷器,这让他再一次想起祖母,由此可推断出,他是因为思念之情,所以哽咽了,“a lump in ones throat”意为“哽咽”,为固定搭配,符合语境。故选B项。32A.setBplacedCputDlocatedA根据句中“with Grandmas china”可知,句中指桌子用祖母的瓷器做装饰,“be set with”意为“用装饰”,为固定短语,
65、符合语境。故选A项。33A.sightBsmellCbiteDtasteC根据后文“Its not bad.”可知,他认为豆腐做成的火鸡味道还不错,由此可推断出,他是咬了一口。故选C项。34A.talkedBturnedClookedDwalkedC根据后文“It wasnt Grandmas house”可知,他应该是环顾四周,发现这不是祖母的房子,“look around”意为“环顾四周,四下观望”,为固定短语,符合语境。故选C项。35A.partyBfamilyCdinnerDfeastB根据句中“but”可知,逗号前后表示转折关系,虽然不在祖母家过感恩节,但仍然是“一家人”在一起过感恩
66、节,family意为“家庭,家人”,符合句意。故选B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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Its Global Youth Service Day,the largest youth service and citizen movement in the world and the only one that celebrates the contributions 36._ (make) by all youth aging from 5 to 25 through service.The Youth Engage
67、ment Team of United Way of Central Indiana is taking 37._ (act) to advance the common benefits.When members found out that a small,rural town about 30 minutes northwest of Indianapolis,had the 38._ (high) percentage of financially stressed households in the area,they decided to do something about it
68、.Since the town doesnt have a public library,the team built a Little Free Library,and prepared 100 snack bags with notes of encouragement words inside for kids 39._ (involve) in the We All Matter afterschool program.The 40._ (child) will receive not only food for their bodies,but food for their mind
69、s as well,as the team is also donating books 41._ (get) the library up and running.Serving 42._ a young age promotes healthy lifestyles and choices,teaches life skills,43._ (improve) the community and encourages lifelong moral rules of giving.Are you ready to join youth like these in making 44._ dif
70、ference? Youth Service America offers excellent resources and your local United Way can point youth to the people and places 45._ need your support.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的Global Youth Service Day是全球最大的青年服务和公民运动的全球青年服务日,也是唯一一个庆祝所有5至25岁的青年通过服务做出贡献的节日。36made考查过去分词作后置定语。此处contributions和make之间是一种被动关系,需用过去分词
71、作后置定语,故填made。37action考查固定词组。take action“采取行动”,是固定词组。故填action。38highest考查形容词最高级。结合句意和定冠词the可知此处用形容词最高级,故填highest。39involved考查过去分词作后置定语。此处kids和involve之间是被动关系,需用过去分词作后置定语,故填involved。40children考查名词复数。根据空格前的kids可知,此处用名词复数,故填children。41to get考查动词不定式作目的状语。此处是动词不定式作目的状语。故填to get。42at考查固定搭配。at a young age“在年
72、轻时代”,是固定搭配。故填at。43improves考查时态和主谓一致。此处指一个客观事实,所以句子用一般现在时态,且动词ing作主语,后面的谓语动词用单数第三人称形式,故填improves。44a考查固定搭配。make a difference“有影响,有关系”是固定搭配。故填a。45that考查定语从句。此处people and places作先行词,先行词既有人又有物时用that引导定语从句,故填that。第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)端午节吃粽子是中国的一种传统习俗。每年农历五月初,中国百姓家家户户要浸糯米、洗粽叶、包粽子。请写一篇短文,描写制作粽子的过程。注意
73、:1.词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:glutinous ric糯米red date红枣reed leaf粽叶_【参考范文】To make this special food,we need to have glutinous rice,some red dates,some reed leaves and some strings.First,put the rice into the clean water and keep it for two hours.At the same time,wash some reed leaves.Next,shape the
74、 reed leaves by hand.Then,fill them with the glutinous rice.Add some red dates.And then,tie zongzi with strings.Finally,put zongzi into a pot,add enough water and cook them.第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Brenda Bongos was a happy,artistic girl.She had one big ambitionto play the drum
75、s in a band.But one big obstacle lay in her way.To be good enough to play in a band,Brenda had to practice a lot,but she lived nextdoor to a lot of old peoplemany of them are sickin a care home.She knew that the sound of beating drums and crashing cymbals would really make then mad.She always tried
76、to find a way of practicing her drums without bothering other people.So,she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement,a kitchen,an attic and even in a shower.But it was no good; there was always someone it would annoy.However,determined to practice as much as she could,Brenda spent most
77、of her time playing on books and boxes,and looking for new places to practice.One day,while watching a science documentary on TV,she heard that sound cannot travel in space,because theres no air.At that moment,Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.With the help of a lot of time
78、,books and work,Brenda built a space bubble.This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside.All that would be left inside was a drum kit(成套设备) and a chair.Brenda got into the space suit she had made,entered the bubble,turned on the machine,and played those drums
79、like a wild child.It wasnt long before Brenda Bongos came very “The musical Astronaut”became very famous.So many people came to see her play in her space bubble that she had to mount a pair of speakers so that everyone could listen to her play.Shortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and starte
80、d giving concerts.Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey.注意:1续写词数应为150左右;2请按如下格式作答。Finally,Brenda was a real musical astronaut._Years later,someone asked how she had achieved all of this._【参考范文】Finally,Brenda was a real musical astronaut.She
81、had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.Not only had she carried out scientific experiments but she tested to plant vegetables for astronauts in the space bubble,which laid a solid foundation for humans to do a distant space journey to Mars.And she won great fame because of
82、 that.She succeeded in bearing a scientist from a drum lover.Years later,someone asked her how she had achieved all of this.Thinking for a moment,she said,“If those old people next door hadnt mattered so much to me,I wouldnt have done so much to find a solution to the drum noise,and none of this would have ever happened.” Being considerate to others may bring you unexpected benefits.