1、Passage 1 限时：6分钟体裁：记叙文题材：社会生活类难度：中词数：264At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all
2、within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are no different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didnt finish the reading when the b
3、ell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), whic
4、h opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed， I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place
5、. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next daywith an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words：“See what you can do when you kee
6、p trying？”作者讲述了自己克服阅读障碍，发现了一个新的自己的经历。1The author didnt finish the reading in class because _.Ahe was new to the classBhe was tired of literatureChe had an attention disorderDhe wanted to take the task home答案C细节理解题。第一段作者就谈到他有注意力障碍，第二段的尾句说明作者认为自己的身体状况使他不能完成老师布置的任务。2What do we know about Louis Braille
7、from the passage?AHe had good sight.BHe made a great invention.CHe gave up reading.DHe learned a lot from school.答案B细节理解题。依据第五段的“he invented a reading system of raised dots(点)”可知，Louis Braille为盲人发明了一种非常有用的阅读体系。3What was Mrs Smiths attitude to the author at the end of the story?AAngry. BImpatient.CSy
8、mpathetic. DEncouraging.答案D细节理解题。文章尾段作者的老师Mrs Smith写道“See what you can do when you keep trying？”说明了这位老师对作者的肯定，她在鼓励作者继续努力。4.What is the main idea of the passage?AThe disabled should be treated with respect.BA teacher can open up a new world to students.COne can find his way out of difficulties with e
9、fforts.DEveryone needs a hand when faced with challenges.答案C主旨大意题。作者在文中讲述了自己经过努力，终于完成了任务的经历。由这件事可以看出，只要努力克服困难就能够成功。1attention n. 注意，注意力2literature n. 文学3invent v. 发明，创造4indeed adv. 事实上，真正地，的确1glance at 匆匆一瞥2spill out 溢出，洒出3hand in 上交原文：Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots, which open
10、ed up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.(非限制性定语从句)译文：相反地，他发明了一种凸点阅读系统，这给盲人开创了一个完全崭新的知识世界。仿写：Last Sunday they reached Nanjing, where a conference was to be held.他们上周日到达南京，有个会议要在那里举行。Passage 2 限时：6分钟体裁：说明文题材：食物文化类难度：难词数：289Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Shari
11、ng bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a particular culture or may eve
12、n differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early for
13、ms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people
14、share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families nam
15、e and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving redcolored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an imp
16、ortant part of different cultures around the world.在特殊的场合提供食物有着不同的含义，本文介绍了不同的食物文化。1According to the passage, sharing bread _.Aindicates a lack of foodBcan help to develop unityCis a custom unique to rural areasDhas its roots in birthday celebrations答案B细节理解题。根据第一段中“Sharing bread or other foods is a c
17、ommon human tradition that can promote unity and trust.”一句可知，分享面包可以促进团结及信任。2What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?ATrust. BSuccess.CHealth. DTogetherness.答案B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who rec
18、eives it.”可知答案。3The author explains the role of food in celebrations by _.Ausing examples Bmaking comparisonsCanalyzing causes Ddescribing processes答案A细节理解题。文章二、三、四段说明了在庆祝活动中分享食物的不同文化，作者使用的是举例的写作手法。4.What is the passage mainly about?AThe custom of sharing food.BThe specific meaning of food.CThe role
19、 of food in ceremonies.DThe importance of food in culture.答案D细节理解题。本文重点说明了食物在不同文化中的重要性，故D项全面地概括了文章的主旨。1fundamental adj. 基础的2tradition n. 传统3celebration n. 庆祝，庆典4particular adj. 特别的，特殊的5symbol n. 象征1serve as 作为，充当2play a role in. 在中扮演角色原文：Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at th
20、e family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness.(whether.or.的用法)译文：无论是在特殊时刻，还是在家庭的餐桌上，分享面包都是一种关于和睦的常见象征。仿写：You can go there whether by bus or by taxi.你既可以坐公交又可以打的去那儿。Passage 3限时：7.5分钟体裁：说明文题材：健康类难度：中词数：363Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sust
21、ain (保持) a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging， yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, its not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. Its
22、an opportunity to be social, release endorphins (内啡肽), and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going
23、 to the gym alone.Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and dont want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you
24、. Its a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (监管) of a fitness instructor. If youre tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, you can attend an upbeat group fitness class thatll keep your workout on track. Dont let fitne
25、ss frighten you!If youre serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldnt scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldnt expect anyone to give offence to me
26、 for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both f
27、un and social!Surrounding yourself with people wholl provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are suppor
28、tive. Dont let negativity ruin your motivation.本文介绍了集体锻炼对健康的好处。作者建议如果你希望有健康的生活方式，最好是有一群积极向上的人在你身边一起进行集体锻炼。1.The first paragraph focuses on_.Athe greatest challenge of group exerciseBthe most effective way to improve physical fitnessCthe contribution of group exercise to psychological healthDthe shar
29、ed common goal in performing exercise in groups答案C主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中的“.studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, its not only great for improving physical health but for physiological health.”可知，本段侧重介绍集体锻炼对心理健康的好处。2The underlined word “upbeat” in the second paragraph probably means “
30、_”Acheerful BaverageCserious Dtemporary答案A词义猜测题。画线词前面提到在健身房锻炼受到打击，感觉失落，所以作者建议参加积极乐观的小组去锻炼。可知A正确。3When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary_.Ato sustain a colorful lifestyleBto party on weekends with positive peopleCto try a fun healthy restaurant regularlyDto surround yourse
31、lf with supportive people答案D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.”可知D正确。4.What would be the best title for the passage?ASeeking Support BSupporting HealthCImproving Your Strength DBuilding Up Fitness答案B主旨大意题。全文是对健康生活方式的研究和建议，可知最好的标题是B。1effective adj. 有效的
32、2challenging adj. 有挑战性的3beneficial adj. 有益的4opportunity n. 机会1be good for 对有益2surround sb. with. 用包围/围绕着某人3provide sb. with sth. 给某人提供原文：If youre serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotional su
33、pport.(it作形式主语)译文：如果你特别想有健康的生活方式，那么你周围有一些能提供给你情感支持的人是非常重要的。仿写：It is not a good habit to_stay_up too late.熬夜到很晚不是一个好习惯。Passage 4限时：8分钟体裁：夹叙夹议文题材：人物心理类难度：难词数：338点击观看解答视频You may have been told before not to be afraid of anything. Fear is often associated with weakness. Fear is something to be avoided.
34、But thats not true, according to Time For Kids magazine. Fear can be good for us. Fear tells us about danger. Without fear, we wouldnt know to run away from a tiger or step back from a cliff (悬崖)In a study published in the Justice Quarterly journal in August, researchers from Michigan State Universi
35、ty said that a healthy fear of crime keeps teenagers away from potentially dangerous people, places, and activities. Fear makes us jump, scream and sweat. But interestingly, sometimes we make ourselves feel fear on purpose. Think about scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roll
36、er coaster ride (过山车)Margee Kerr, a US sociologist, explained why to Time For Kids. Fear fills our brain with healthy chemicals， especially endorphins and dopamine, and these things create feelings of happiness and excite us, according to Kerr. In addition, when youre scared， your body produces a ch
37、emical which helps people bond_with each other.“Watch people walking out of a haunted house (鬼屋), and youll see lots of smiles and high fives (击掌)，” Kerr told Time For Kids. That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit. Peopl
38、e experience and deal with fear in different ways. If you happen to be a “coward” who gets scared easily, dont worry. There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations.Kerr said that things like giving a report in front of your class or performing in a school pla
39、y help build a sort of endurance (忍耐力) to fear that makes us more confident. “You become more comfortable with the physical experience of fear, and so youre better able to work through it during tense situations，” said Kerr.So learn to love your fear. It only grows when we forget how helpful our fea
40、r is trying to be.本文主要讲述了人们为何会产生恐惧。它告诉我们，恐惧有时会帮助我们成功解决环境的压力，所以我们要学会爱上自己的恐惧，把不利转化为有利。1.Whats the best title for the passage?AWays to Build up Team SpiritBFear, a Sign of WeaknessCLove Your FearDDifferent Ways to Deal With Fear答案C主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是最后一段，可以看出作者的观点是人应该先爱上自己的恐慌，然后坦然面对。故选C。2Which of the follow
41、ing is True according to the passage?AFear is harmful to our health.BFear is something to be avoided.CExperiencing fear helps us to build a sort of endurance to fear.DPeople who get scared easily have no chances to get changed.答案C细节理解题。根据文中第一段“Fear is something to be avoided. But thats not true.”“Fe
42、ar can be good for us.”和倒数第二段“.help build a sort of endurance (忍耐力) to fear.”可知答案，故选C。3The underlined phrase “bond with” is closest in meaning to _.Aget closer to Bfight against Clook down upon Dbe more careful with答案A词义猜测题。A项，get closer to“接近”；B项，fight against“反抗”；C项，look down upon“瞧不起”；D项，be more
43、careful with“对更小心/仔细”。根据文中“That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit.”可知是让人走的更近，故判断选A。4Which of the following is NOT mentioned to experience fear?ARead scary books or see scary movies.BTake a scary roller coaster ride.CAtt
44、end challenging trips or physical activities.DTake some medicine containing endorphins and dopamine.答案D细节理解题。根据文中第二段最后一句“.scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roller coaster ride (过山车)”和第四段“.schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities.”，可知A、B、C均正确。
45、故选D。1scream n/vi. 尖叫声；尖叫2chemical n/adj. 化学物质；化学的3scared adj. 害怕的；恐惧的4physical adj. 物理的；身体的5helpful adj. 有帮助的；有益的1be associated with 与有关系2on purpose 故意地3build up 增进；加强原文：There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations. (同位语从句)译文：有证据表明，害怕能帮助一个人处理紧张的形势。仿写：There i
46、s no doubt _that_to_study_abroad_gives_you_an_ excellent_opportunity_to_learn_English.毫无疑问，出国学习给你提供了一个学好英语的极佳机会。Passage 5限时：7分钟体裁：说明文题材：经济类难度：中词数：338Fund Tianhong Zenglibao has become the first fund in China to hit 100 billion yuan ($16.30 billion) of sales thanks to its cooperation with Yuebao, Ali
47、babas wealth management product.Alipay (支付宝), attached to the ecommerce giant Alibaba Group, announced in June it would offer its users the option to directly invest with the private Tianhong Fund using spare cash from Alipay accounts. The business is called Yuebao.The past five months have seen thi
48、s fund blossom, owing to the prosperous Internet ecommerce platform, and Singles Day shopping spree on November 11 had helped Yuebao. In the process of a deal on Taobao, once the buyer pays for the order, his or her money is first accepted by Alipay, and then after he or she receives the goods, a fi
49、nal confirmation is made and Alipay then gives the money to the seller. If a buyer forgets to confirm payment, the money is transferred into the sellers account after 10 days by the system.Singles Day had a total volume of 35 billion yuan ($5.75 billion) and thus a large amount of money passed throu
50、gh Alipays account. Analysts estimated that Alipay may have also bought the fund using the extra income, which powerfully enlarged the scale of Yuebao. Profit purchasing investors tend to choose safe financial management tools. The relatively stable yields of Yuebao is favored by most customers, the
51、 report said.Chinese ecommerence giant Alibaba allows consumers to invest their spare cash in the money market funds through its Alipay online payment service. The product, called Yuebao, or “Leftovers Treasure”， has netted 130 billion yuan so far, making the funds management firm, Tianhong Fund, th
52、e countrys largest fund management company.Meanwhile, due to the cooperation with Alipay, the management scale of Tianhong monetary fund has doubled from 55.653 billion yuan at the end of September to over 100 billion yuan. During Singles Day, the frequency of payment of Alipay and Yuebao exceeded 1
53、88 million and 16.79 million with total transaction volume at 35 billion yuan and 6 billion yuan.本文主要介绍了天弘基金是如何成为中国第一大基金的。1The fund has been successful so far mainly because _.Ait is the countrys largest fundBit was the first fund in China to cooperate with YuebaoCconsumers can directly invest the s
54、pare cash in it through online payment serviceDthe online shopping is prosperous and Singles Day shopping makes a great contribution答案D细节理解题。根据第三段的“The past five months have seen this fund blossom, owing to the prosperous Internet ecommerce platform, and Singles Day shopping spree on November 11 had
55、 helped Yuebao”可知，基金的成功主要在于网购的繁荣和光棍节的购物，即D项正确。2From the passage, we can know that Alipay _.Aallows sellers to invest their spare cash in the money market fundsBis attached to YuebaoChas doubled to 55.653 billion yuan at the end of SeptemberDtransfers the money from the buyer to the seller directly答案
56、A推理判断题。根据第二段“Alipay (支付宝), attached to the ecommerce giant Alibaba Group, announced in June it would offer its users the option to directly invest with the private Tianhong Fund using spare cash from Alipay accounts. The business is called Yuebao.”可知，支付宝允许购买者将多余的钱投资到基金，即A项正确。3.Which of the following
57、 is the best title of the passage?AYuebao, the right choice to investBAlibaba helps make Chinas largest fundCCelestica, the largest fund in ChinaDAlipay, a branch of Alibaba Group答案B文章主旨题。根据第一段的内容可知，本文主要讲述了阿里巴巴帮助天弘基金成为中国最大的基金，即B项正确。1attach vt./vi. 使依附；使依恋；系上2confirm vt. 确认；证实3account vi./n. 解释；账户4st
58、able adj. 稳定的；牢固的5exceed vt. 超过；胜过1owing to 由于；因为2in the process of 在过程中3a large amount of 大量的(修饰不可数名词)原文：The product, called Yuebao, or “Leftovers Treasure”， has netted 130 billion yuan so far, making the funds management firm, Tianhong Fund, the countrys largest fund management company. (分词作状语)译文：
59、被称为余额宝的这款产品至今已有1300亿元的净值，使得天弘基金成为全国最大的基金管理公司。仿写：The construction of the gym caused much noise, making_it_difficult_for_people_nearby_to_sleep.建设体育馆发出的噪音，使得附近的人们很难入睡。Passage 6 限时：7分钟体裁：议论文题材：人与自然类难度：中词数：290According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel (专家咨询组) on Climate Change, global temperatures have
60、 risen by approximately 0.6 in the past century, caused mainly by emissions of greenhouse gases produced by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. Temperatures are to increase between 1.6 and 5.8 in the next century， accompanied by sea level rise and an increase in
61、the frequency of extreme weather events.The best available evidence suggests that climate changes since the 1970s may already be causing over 150,000 deaths annually， and that greenhouse gas emissions would increase disease burdens in the coming decades. The risks are concentrated in the poorest pop
62、ulation, who have contributed least to the problem.The Kyoto Protocol (京都议定书) is signed by 128 nations, and commits the participating industrialized countries to cutting emissions of greenhouse gases by over 5% below 1990 level by the period of 20082012.“Over 600 thousand people died in weatherrelat
63、ed disasters in the 1990s. Temperature and rainfall influence the rates of diseases and infections including malaria, and malnutrition, which together cause over 3.5 million deaths a year. The Kyoto Protocol is the first step towards protecting the climate system, which exerts such a strong influenc
64、e on our health”， said Dr Kerstin Leitner, Assistant DirectorGeneral for Sustainable Development and Healthy Environments.While acting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is also essential to protect vulnerable (脆弱的) communities from the effects of climate changes. WHO works to promote measures s
65、uch as protection from malaria and other climate sensitive diseases, and reliable access to clean water and sanitation, for people in the most vulnerable developing countries. Increasing disease control efforts will also help to protect current and future generations from the impacts of greenhouse g
66、as emissions.这是一篇关于气候变化的文章。人类的某些行为导致的气候变化会危害人类自身，我们要采取必要的措施来拯救我们自己。1According to the passage, what is the reason for the rise of global temperatures?AThe burning of fossil fuels.BThe rise of sea level.CExtreme weather disasters.DThe emissions of greenhouse gases.答案D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“global temperatures
67、have risen.emissions of greenhouse gases”可知，D项正确。A项是产生温室气体的行为之一，故可排除。2Which of the following is true?AWeatherrelated disasters caused over 3.5 million deaths.BThe climate system has a deep impact on human health.CThe members of the Kyoto Protocol are all industrialized countries.DThe poorest populat
68、ion are to blame because they contribute least to the problem.答案B细节理解题。A项与文章第四段中的“Over 600 thousand people died in weatherrelated disasters.which together cause over 3.5 million deaths a year”不符；C项意为“京都议定书”成员国都是工业化的国家，与文章第三段的内容不符；D项与文章第二段的最后一句话不符。根据第四段中的“The Kyoto Protocol.on our health”可知选B项。3In or
69、der to protect communities, WHO takes some measures except _.Apreventing diseases caused by climate changesBhelping to provide clean waterCaiding to offer sanitationDgaining access to vulnerable developing countries答案D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“such as protection.sanitation”和“Increasing disease control efforts”
70、可知A、B、C三项正确。由“for people in the most vulnerable developing countries”可知D项错误。4.What does the passage mainly talk about?AClimate changes and the effects on human health.BClimate changes cause over 15,000 deaths annually.CWHO promotes measures such as protection from malaria.DThe Kyoto Protocol helps t
71、o protect human health.答案A主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，B、C、D项均是文中某一方面的内容，比较片面，A项最能概括文章大意。1global adj. 全球的；总体的2accompany vt. 陪伴；伴奏3annually adv. 每年4concentrate v. 集中；浓缩；全神贯注5participate v. 参加；参与6influence n/vt. 影响1in the next century 在下个世纪2in the coming decades 在即将到来的几十年3in the 1990s 在20世纪90年代原文：While acting to re
72、duce greenhouse gas emissions, it is also essential to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate changes. (连词非谓语结构)译文：在采取行动去减少温室气体排放的同时，保护脆弱的社区生活免受气候变化的影响也是很必要的。仿写：We have to take environmental protection into account/consideration when_developing_the_economy.发展经济的同时，我们必须考虑保护环境。易错题：
73、纠缠细节，忽视主题例Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.O
74、pen the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room.Dont forget the clockor
75、the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat.Q：What can be a suitable title for the text?AIs Your House Making You Fat?BWays of Serving DinnerCEffects of SelfConsciousnessDIs Your Home Environment Relaxing?错解D错因分析在解答主旨大意题时，如果考生过于纠缠文章中的细节，而不从总体上把握作者所要阐明的主要内容，就容易将文章中出现的细节误认为是文章或段落的中心思想，从而造成误选。答案A本文主要介绍的是房屋的窗帘、灯光的设计、墙壁的颜色、餐具的大小、吃饭的速度等因素都会影响一个人的食欲和食量，进而影响节食效果和身材。故A项“你的房屋在使你发胖吗？”作为文章标题最佳。心得体会
