1、综合检测卷(限时：100分钟满分120分).阅读理解(满分30分)AMost people believe future humans are going to outer space, rather than inner space. They dont realize that space is rapidly becoming an informational desert, and that there will be very few people interested in going into space for any reason whatsoever in the futu
2、re.In 2050 there will likely be a “Planet Channel” for every planet of the solar system, but most people will be very content to watch what the robots are doing rather than run down Olympus Mons on Mars in person, at 1/3 gravity, as fun as that may sound. By the middle of this century，our “eyes in s
3、pace” will have run out of almost everything that might be interesting to find. As the astronomer Martin Harwit observed in the excellent and very underappreciated Cosmic Discovery,1981, we have been running out of unique astronomical features to discover for decades.By the mid 21st century there wi
4、ll be a few areas of the physical spectrum (范围), like gravity waves, which will remain underexplored. But virtually everything else will have been modeled well to a first approximation (概算), and our simulation science will be clearly more fruitful at that time than our data driven explorations. Alre
5、ady, Hubble sees to the edge of the universe. What more can we ask? Thats like having a map of Earth. Once you get the first one, you pay a lot less for the next ones.Unlike inner space, the range of possibility for probing (探测), combining and computing with ever more miniaturized (小型化的) matter, out
6、er space rapidly becomes “computationally closed”. There is simply no compelling reason to go to outer space, and every reason to go to inner space, as well discuss more later.1According to the author, in 2050 most people would like to _.Aexplore outer space themselvesBkeep robots working for themCg
7、o to Olympus Mons on MarsDwatch robots exploring outer space2What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?AThe reason why future humans should go into outer space.BThe reason why we shouldnt make much effort in exploring outer space.CThe history and the future of space exploration.DThe differe
8、nce in outer space exploration and inner space exploration.3The author holds the view that _.Ahumans can survive in outer space in the futureBmuch of outer space remains to be discoveredCthere remains very little for us to explore in outer spaceDwe should keep a balance between the exploration of ou
9、ter and inner space4What will the author talk about in the paragraph closely following the passage?AThe need to explore inner space.BHow to explore inner space.CThe difficulty in exploring inner space.DWhat “computationally closed” means.BTOKYO If you grow old in Japan, you may expect to be served f
10、ood by a robot, ride a voicerecognition wheelchair or even possibly hire a nurse in a robotic suit all examples of cuttingedge technology to care for the countrys rapidly graying population.With nearly 22 percent of Japans population already aged 65 or older, businesses here have been rolling out ev
11、erything from easyentry cars to remotecontrolled beds, fueling a caretechnology market worth some $1.08 billion in 2006, according to industry figures.At a home care and rehabilitation (恢复) convention in Tokyo this week, buyers crowded round a demonstration of Secom Co.s My Spoon feeding robot，which
12、 helps elderly or disabled people eat with a spoon and a fitted swiveling (转动的) arm.Operating a joystick (操纵杆) with his chin, developer Shigehisa Kobayashi maneuvered the arm toward a block of soft tofu, deftly (灵巧地) getting the fork to break off a piece. The arm then returned to a preprogrammed pos
13、ition in front of the mouth, allowing Kobayashi to bite and swallow.“Its all about empowering people to help themselves，” Kobayashi said. The Tokyobased company has already sold 300 of the robots, which come with a price tag of $ 3,500. “We want to give the elderly control over their own lives，” he
14、said.The rapidly aging population here has spurred a spate of concerns: a labor shortage, tax falls, financial difficulties in paying the health bills and pensions of large numbers of the elderly.Moreover, a breakdown of family ties in recent years means a growing number of older Japanese are spendi
15、ng their golden years away from the care traditionally provided by children and grandchildren.Thats where cuttingedge technology steps in.5The underlined word “maneuvered” in the fourth paragraph probably means “_”Amoved skillfullyBturned carefullyClifted with effort Dfixed quickly6My Spoon feeding
16、robot is specially designed for _.Athose aged 65 or olderBthose who have difficulty in feeding themselvesCthose who have lost the ability of eatingDthose who can move their arms freely7With the special robots, the elderly in Japan can _.Aput their lives under the control of the robotsBhelp themselve
17、sCsave a lot of money for the governmentDhave their medical bills reduced8We can conclude from the passage that _.Athe cuttingedge technology makes it easier for the young and old in Japan to keep tiesBthe cuttingedge technology has changed the traditional family system in JapanCthe elderly in Japan
18、 usually live far away from their children and grandchildrenDthe rapidly aging population in Japan has caused many social problemsCThere were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to
19、complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or ca
20、r, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was
21、across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight.
22、 Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I
23、 was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3：00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrive
24、d with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weatherbeaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.9The author expected the train trip to be _.Aboring
25、 BpleasantCexciting Dadventurous10What did the author remember most fondly of his train trip?AThe mountains along the way.BThe friendly country people.CThe crowds of people in the streets.DThe simple lunch served on the train.11Which of the following words can best replace the underlined word “relis
26、h” in the second paragraph?AChoose. BCarry on.CPrepare for. DEnjoy.12What can we learn from the story?AComfort in traveling by train.BSmiles brighten people up.CReading gives people delight.DPleasure of living in the country.DIf you think it is cold where you are at the moment, then a visit to the R
27、ussian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.With the average temperature for January standing at 50 ， it is no wonder that the village is the coldest inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the “Pole of Cold”， the coldest temperature recorded in Oymyakon is 71.2 ， which is the lowest
28、recorded temperature for any inhabited location on earth.Ironically, Oymyakon actually means “nonfreezing water”due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer (驯鹿) meat and horse meat.
29、A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeerbreeders, hunters and icefisherman.The village is located around 750 metres above sea level and the length of a day varies from 3 hours in December to 21 hours in summer. And despite its terrible winters, in June, July
30、and August temperatures over 30 are not uncommon.There are few modern conveniences in the village with many buildings still having outdoor toilets and most people still burning coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular, the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the
31、 town will shut down in about five hours, and the pipes will freeze and crack.Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to peoples faces and batteries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to res
32、tart them.Even if there is coverage for mobile phone reception, the phones themselves could not work in such cold conditions.Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can take anything up to three days.13According to the text, Oymyakon _.Ais the coldest location
33、 on the earthBhas got frozen water all over the yearCgets its name because of a nearby hot spring Dcan enjoy quite a few modern conveniences14Mobile phones could not work in Oymyakon because _.Athe batteries are of poor qualityBthe extreme coldness makes them lose powerCthere is no coverage for phon
34、e receptionDthe phone reception is too far away to receive the signals15We can learn from the text that _.Adaily problems usually accompany the localsBthe town often stops working because of no coal delivery Clocals only live on reindeer meat and horse meatDlocals have no awareness of saving their r
35、esources.任务型阅读(满分10分)How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 16._An effective daily routine can help you
36、 through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it. On the day of the exam, ha
37、ve a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need (pens, pencils, erasers, etc.), then make your way to the examination hall in good time. 17._Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breathes to help you relax. When
38、 you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”， “compare” and “evaluate”. 18._It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over you
39、r answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a wellanswered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all,
40、 examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.19_If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outsi
41、de afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.20._ADo not arrive too early, though, as other peoples anxiety can be infectious，and you may suffer from unnecessary panic.BTry not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock.CWhen you get home, read the examination paper throu
42、gh and look up all the words you didnt understand. DSleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.EMap out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.FGo and have a wellearned rest, then prepare for your next examGUnderestimate the test in
43、your mind. .完形填空(满分30分)It was a cold, wet day when 14yearold Wasana Sanjeewa arrived at St. Anthonys College. Waiting outside his classroom for his classmates to _21_， Wasana looked at the _22_. Then he noticed enormous amounts of rainwater flowing down the hill behind the classroom. For a few minut
44、es, Wasana _23_ the water, wondering why it looked so _24_.Then it hit him the scene was similar to the slides he was shown during Disaster Management classes._25_ an impending (即将发生的) disaster, Wasana swung into action. “Run, run, dont _26_ here! The rocks on the hill are going to fall on us！” he s
45、houted and all the students ran to the open area.Then Wasana ran over to _27_ Principal Nihal Gurauinghe what was happening.After _28_ the hill, Gurauinghe knew the school was in _29_. He and some teachers _30_ to stop the waterflow, but they were too _31_： huge rocks fell down the hill with sand an
46、d mud, and the entire school was destroyed.When Wasana _32_ home later that day, his white uniform covered in mud, he got the blame from his _33_. He tried to explain that he had _34_ two hundred schoolmates _35_ she didnt believe him.His mother _36_ realized he was telling the truth when she saw a
47、TV report about the _37_. Filled with pride, she hugged Wasana and said that he was indeed a _38_.No one was hurt in the incident because of Wasanas _39_ action and careful observation.“Wasanas action _40_ us that sometimes we cannot wait until something happens before we take action. It might be to
48、o late by then，” Gurauinghe said.21A.playBfollowCarrive Dstart22A.sun BrainCsnow Dfog23A.picked up Btook awayCtalked about Dstared at24A.familiar BspecialCstrange Dterrifying25A.Making BImaginingCFearing DHearing26A.study BstayCsing Dact27A.ask BpromiseCtell Dpersuade28A.inspecting BdescribingCdrawi
49、ng Dfinding29A.charge BsurpriseCcontrol Dtrouble30A.chose BtriedChelped Dagreed31A.late BsleepyChungry Dshocked32A.missed BleftCmoved Dreturned33A.father BmotherCsister Dbrother34A.cheered BvisitedCsaved Dcalmed35A.when BorCsince Dbut36A.naturally BnecessarilyCcompletely Dfinally37A.adventure Bdisas
50、terCfailure Dexperience38A.loser BfoolChero Dstar39A.quiet BtoughCquick Dsafe40A.taught BinterestedCwarned Dconfused.语法填空(满分15分)Radio presenter: Good afternoon. And welcome to our midweek Phonein, In todays program, were going to concentrate on personal problems. And here with me in the studio Ive g
51、ot Tessa Colbeck,41._writes for Flash Magazine, and Doctor Maurice Rex, Student Medical Adviser at the Norfolk State University. And we have our first caller on the line，and its Rosemary 42._(call) from Manchester. Hello, Rosemary.Rosemary：Hello. Radio presenter: How can we help you, Rosemary?Rosema
52、ry: Well, its my dad. He 43._(let) me stay out after ten oclock at night but all my friends can stay out much longer than that. Its really embarrassing.Tessa：Hello, Rosemary, love. Rosemary, how old are you, dear? Rosemary：Im fifteen in two months 44._. Tessa：And where do you go at night? Rosemary:
53、Just to my friends house, usually. But everyone else can stay there much 45._than me. I have to leave at about a quarter 46._ten.Tessa: And does this friend of yours . does she live near you?Rosemary：It takes about ten minutes to walk from her house to 47._. Tessa：I see. Well, Manchesters quite a ro
54、ugh city, isnt it? I mean, your dad. Rosemary：No, not really. I dont live in the city center or anything like that. And Christines house is in a very quiet part. Tessa：Christine. Thats your friend, isnt it? Rosemary：Yeah. Thats right. I mean, I know my dad get worried. 48._， its perfectly safe.Mauri
55、ce：Rosemary, have you talked about this with your dad? Rosemary: No. He just shouts and then he says he wont let me go out at all if I cant come home on time.Maurice：Why dont you just try to sit down quietly with your dad ? Sometime when hes 49._(relax), just have a quiet chat about it ? It isnt alw
56、ays safe for young girls 50._(go) out at night. Tessa：Yes. And maybe you could persuade him to come and pick you up from Christines house once or twice. Rosemary：Yes. I dont think hell agree to that, but Ill talk to him about it.Thanks. .短文改错(满分10分)My father is now in his late forty but he looks you
57、ng for his age. He is very strict with me, especial in my studies. Besides, I know he loves me deeply in his heart. Once I fail to do well in my math exam, I was afraid that it would make my father angry and disappointing. On contrary, he said I had tried my best and offered him a few words of encou
58、ragement. He told me that there is no need to feel bad about one and two failures and the most important thing is to learn anything from failure and never give up. Today is Fathers Day and I want to say thank you for my father.书面表达(满分25分)高中生活丰富多彩，你一定会有难忘的事情，值得回忆的事情也一定会很多。请以Highlights of My Senior Hi
59、gh School为题，写一篇100词左右的短文，介绍你上高中以来所经历的精彩生活片断。答案.1.解析：选D细节理解题。由文章第二段第一句可知，将来人们会失去探索太空的兴趣而不会自己去火星探索，只会观看机器人这样做。2解析：选B主旨大意题。结合文章第一段和最后一段分析可得到答案，太空中可探索的东西已经不多，因此我们没有必要过多投入到外部太空的探索中。3解析：选C推理判断题。由文章第一段的“信息沙漠”和最后一段中的“计算封闭”都可推断出作者的观点。4解析：选A推理判断题。由文章最后一段最后一句可推断出，作者接下来想要表达的内容是：我们有必要更多关注内部空间的探索。5解析：选A词义猜测题。从第四段
60、对这一机器人的描述可知，因为它是专门喂老年人和残疾人食物的机器人，因此机器臂要能转动自如才行。6解析：选B推理判断题。由第三段可知，这个机器人是为帮助吃饭有困难的人专门设计的。7解析：选B推理判断题。文章倒数第四段有说明“Its all about empowering people to help themselves”。8解析：选D推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段的信息可知，日本老龄化带来了很多社会问题。9解析：选A细节理解题。从第二段的第二句“had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.”以及最后一句“I sighed an
61、d sat down to read my Economics.”可知。10解析：选B细节理解题。从第一段的最后两句“This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.”可知。11解析：选D词义猜测题。从第二段的第二句“had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread”可知：我带了一打杂志读了又读，来消磨时间，所以我并不喜欢这个长长的火车旅行。12解析：选B推理判断题。作者正是看到人们的微笑才使他的情绪高涨。故选B项。13解析：选C细节理解题。根据文章第三段的第一句可
62、知，具有讽刺意味的是，由于靠近一处温泉，奥伊米亚康这一名字的实际意思竟是“不冻之水”。由此可知C项正确。A项中的“coldest location”与文中的“coldest inhabited settlement”是两个不同的概念。14解析：选B细节理解题。结合第七段中的“batteries losing power”和第八段的内容可知，由于天气极其寒冷，电池没有电，移动电话根本使用不了。故选B项。15解析：选A推理判断题。依据文章可推断，由于天气极其寒冷，当地人会遇到各种日常问题。故选A项。.1620DAEBF.21.解析：选C由上文的“Wasana Sanjeewa arrived at
63、 St. Anthonys College”可知，Wasana已经到了学校，在教室门口等其他同学到来(arrive)。22解析：选B由下文的rainwater可知是在看着雨(rain)。23解析：选DWasana在教室门口等同学，因此盯着(stared at)雨水看了好几分钟。24解析：选A由下文的“the scene was similar to the slides”可知，Wasana觉得眼前的场景很熟悉(familiar)。25解析：选C由下文Wasana让同学们快跑，警告他们山上的岩石要掉下来了可知，他害怕(Fearing)将会有灾难发生。26解析：选B由“Run, run”可知，Wa
64、sana叫同学们不要待在(stay)原地。27解析：选CWasana跑过去告诉(tell)校长他发现的事。28解析：选A校长听完Wasana的话，视察了(inspecting) Wasana所说的那座山。29解析：选D解析见下题。30解析：选B由下文的“stop the waterflow”可知，校长带着老师们尽力(tried)阻止水流是因为他知道学校将会陷入困境(trouble)。31解析：选A由but的转折语气及下文的“huge rocks fell down the hill with sand and mud, and the entire school was destroyed”可
65、知，校长他们想做的一切都已经来不及了(late)。32解析：选D由语境可知他那天晚些时候才回到了(returned)家。33解析：选B下文的“His mother”提示了本题答案。34解析：选C由上文可知，由于Wasana及时发现了险情，才让校友们幸免遇难，因此Wasana是挽救了(saved)二百名校友的生命。35解析：选D“Wasana说他救了校友”和“妈妈不相信他说的话”之间构成转折关系，故选but。36解析：选D妈妈看了新闻报道后，最后(finally)才意识到Wasana说的都是真的。37解析：选B全文讲的是雨水冲刷山上的岩石，致使岩崩发生，吞没了整个学校，因此是一场灾难(disas
66、ter)。38解析：选CWasana的所作所为让妈妈为他骄傲，觉得儿子是个真正的英雄(hero)。39解析：选C由上文的“Wasana swung into action”和shouted等可知，Wasana一发现险情就采取了行动，故quick符合语境。40解析：选A不要等到事情发生了才采取行动，这是Wasana的事迹教给(taught)我们的。.41.who42.calling43.doesnt let44.time45.longer/later46.to47.mine48However49.relaxed50.to go.第一句：fortyforties第二句：especialespeci
67、ally第三句：BesidesHowever第四句：failfailed；disappointingdisappointed第五句：contrary 前加 the；himme第六句：第一个andor；anythingsomething第七句：forto.参考范文：Highlights of My Senior High SchoolThere are so many good things that happened to me in my senior high school and theres so much to remember. For example, I took part i
68、n the school computer competition and won first prize. But the highlight of the year was what I had done at the growingup ceremony for our coming 18yearold birthday. At first we made an oath that as grownups we should have a sense of duty for our society from then on. Then I made a speech showing our thanks to our parents who had gone through hardships to bring us up and teachers who had been educating us patiently. I was praised by my teachers and classmates.It was a good thing for all of my classmates and me. I will remember the day in my life.
