1、B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) ASunstroke is a condition that can quickly go from dangerous to deadly, especially if proper care isnt given immediately.Sunstroke, sometimes called heatstroke, is a result of the body temperature rising above the safe limit. This causes the bo
2、dys necessary functions to stop working.Its usually pretty easy to avoid sunstroke, as long as proper action is taken. In that case, you need to act as quickly as possible to return that persons body to a safe temperature. Here are a few tips to help treat sunstroke. Call for helpCall to get an ambu
3、lance as quickly as possible. This should be the first thing you do, especially if the sunstroke person has fainted (昏倒). Also, call for help from anyone nearby if youre in a public place. If theres no one around, call someone nearby if they can get there sooner than an ambulance. Ask everyone to br
4、ing you as much water as possible, if there isnt much nearby.Get the person to a cooler areaIf theres a building nearby, aim for that. Anywhere with plenty of air conditioners and water is perfect. If a building isnt available, bring the person to a wellshaded area.Get the water flowingIf the person
5、 is still conscious, get him or her to drink water. If theres a bathtub available, fill it with cool water and put the person in it.If your water supply is limited, you have to save it. Dampen a towel or shirt and put it on the persons body. Focus on the face, neck, and chest.Fan the personGetting m
6、oving air over the person cools him or her down. Use anything, a towel or sheet, a shirt, your hands, or a piece of board. This is where having many people around really helps, as they can combine to fan the entire body.1When does a person get sunstroke?AWhen the body doesnt function.BWhen proper ca
7、re is given immediately.CWhen someone is exposed to the sun too long.DWhen the body temperature goes up beyond what one can bear.解析:选D细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句“Sunstroke, sometimes called heatstroke, is a result of the body temperature rising above the safe limit.”可知,当人体的体温超过所能承受的安全极限时,就会中暑,即D项正确。2Which of th
8、e following is NOT mentioned in the text?ACall for assistance from others.BLeave the sunstroke person in the shade.CPut a wet towel on the persons face.DHelp the person take some medicine.解析:选D细节理解题。根据Call for help下的“call for help from anyone”可知A项正确;根据Get the person to a cooler area中的第三句可知B项正确;根据Get
9、 the water flowing中的第二段的第二、三句可知C项正确;D项在文章中没有提到。3What is mainly discussed in the passage?AThe first aid for sunstroke.BThe causes of sunstroke.CThe chief symptoms of sunstroke.DThe essential prevention of sunstroke.解析:选A主旨大意题。文章首先介绍了何为中暑以及中暑的危害,结合第三段的最后一句“Here are a few tips to help treat sunstroke.”
10、可知,下文讲述的是中暑时需要采取的急救措施,即A项正确。4The text probably comes from a (n) _.AguidebookBbook reviewCmedical magazine Dofficial document解析:选C文章出处题。文章主要介绍了中暑以及中暑后如何急救的相关知识,故有可能选自一本医学杂志,即C项正确。BIs geography important? Heres a question for you to answer.What have the following countries got in common: Australia, Ja
11、pan, the United Kingdom, Iceland and Madagascar?Quite easy if you can picture them on the globe they are all islands. All of these nations are surrounded by sea.What have these five nations got in common? Hungary, Botswana, Kazakhstan, Paraguay and Liechtenstein. They are all landlocked. In other wo
12、rds, in contrast to the first five countries whose coastline forms their border, the second five have no coastline at all. If you are a Hungarian or a Paraguayan, you have to pass through somebody elses country if you want to go to the beach.Liechtenstein is even more of a geographical phenomenon; i
13、t is “doubly landlocked” because the countries that surround it Austria and Switzerland are also landlocked. There is only one other country in the world in a similar position, Uzbekistan, which is surrounded by five other landlocked countries. Go and have a look at the map if you want to know which
14、.So how do countries become landlocked? If you are Swiss or Nepalese, you have probably never thought things could be any other way. Switzerlands mountains, like the Himalayas, have formed a natural boundary for thousands of years. But there are borders. Where one country ends and another begins is
15、not something that is fixed for all time.There are countries like Ethiopia and Bolivia which did have a bit of coast but dont any more. Does it matter? The Ethiopians are not happy that the creation of Eritrea means they now have to use another countrys port, when before they had a long coastline on
16、 the Red Sea.But why does coastline matter so much? Throughout history people have preferred to live near the sea, and not just for the fish. Sea means trade, which means wealth. Think of the great successful cities like Singapore, New York or Hong Kong today. Russia has fought several wars over the
17、 centuries so that its ships could have access to the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Pacific._5What have countries like Hungary, Botswana, Kazakhstan, Paraguay and Liechtenstein got in common?AThey have no borders.BThey have no coastline at all.CThey are all surrounded by sea.DThey had long coastline
18、s before.解析:选B细节理解题。根据第四段第四句“In other words .the second five have no coastline at all.”可知,这五个国家都没有海岸线。故答案选B。6Which group of the following countries are doubly landlocked ones?ALiechtenstein and Uzbekistan.BIceland and Madagascar.CAustralia and the United Kingdom.DAustria and Switzerland.解析:选A细节理解题。根
19、据第五段第一句“Liechtenstein is even more .are also landlocked.”及第二句中的“There is only one other country in the world in a similar position, Uzbekistan”可知,列支敦士登和乌兹别克斯坦都是双重内陆国。故答案选A。7Why does coastline matter so much?ABecause sea means wealth.BBecause people can eat fish.CBecause borders are fixed all time.DB
20、ecause people prefer to live near the sea.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第八段第三句“Sea means trade, which means wealth.”可知,海岸线的重要性在于大海意味着财富。故答案选A。8Whats the missing sentence at the end of the text?ACoastline is the main cause of wars.BThen whats the disadvantage of coastline?CGeography, it seems, can make a big differen
21、ce.DPerhaps other means of transport can be improved.解析:选C推理判断题。第八段主要介绍了海岸线的重要性。由此可推知,文章末尾缺少的句子应总结上述观点:地理似乎很重要。故答案选C。CWhich boy hasnt dreamed of being a cool secret agent (特工)? The wonderful fighting abilities and the worldsaving adventures are much more colourful than most peoples everyday lives.We
22、ll, Cody Banks is just like any other boy, except that he is not just dreaming.He has a big secret his friends never know about.He was trained to be a spy (间谍) by a special CIA programme, which was made to look like a summer camp.He learned highspeed driving, handtohand fighting and the use of hight
23、ech tools.After proving he could become a young hero by saving a baby from a runaway car, Banks gets his first real task.He must make friends with a popular girl at school, Natalie Connors.Then, he must spy on her father, a scientist who has developed a dangerous technology.Banks must stop a group o
24、f bad people from forcing Natalies father into using the technology to endanger the world.The CIA may have taught him firstclass selfdefence moves, but they didnt show him how to talk to girls.Banks has zero ability when it comes to dealing with girls.How can he get around his problem and get an inv
25、itation to the girls upcoming birthday party? Will he finally become Natalies boyfriend and find out whatever he can about her fathers work?Agent Cody Banks has everything that young people are interested in:big explosions, breathtaking performances and funny girldating experiences.It was listed No.
26、2 in the American box office last week.“This story is interesting and fun for the whole family to enjoy, and especially cool for young boys,” said Paul Perkins, a film reviewer in the US.语篇解读:本文是一篇影评。主要介绍了少年特工科迪这部电影,并且鼓励大家尤其是男孩子去欣赏它。9What is Banks first real task?ATo test a hightech tool.BTo save a
27、baby from a car.CTo study a new technology.DTo watch a scientist secretly.解析:选D推理判断题。根据第二段的“Banks gets his first real task”以及后面的内容可知,他得到的第一个任务就是监视Natalie的父亲,一位科学家。故选D。10Banks wanted to go to Natalies birthday party to_.Ameet her fatherBknow more peopleCmake friends with herDsteal some information解析:
28、选C推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知,他参加Natalie的生日晚会的目的是想成为她的男朋友。故选C。11What is considered as a great danger in the text?AThe technology developed by Natalies father.BAn explosion set off by some bad people.CThe CIAs training of boys for its tasks.DSecret agents spying on scientists.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第二段的“Then, he must spy
29、 on her father, a scientist who has developed a dangerous technology.”可知答案选A。12What is the purpose of the text?AMaking known the work of the CIA.BTelling the story about a cool boy.CShowing the dark side of science.DIntroducing a new film.解析:选D写作意图题。根据文章最后两段可知,这篇文章是向我们推荐一部电影。故选D。D At exactly eleven
30、Sir Percival knocked and entered, with anxiety and worry in every line of his face. This meeting would decide his future life, and he obviously knew it.“You may wonder, Sir Percival,” said Laura calmly, “if I am going to ask to be released (免除) from my promise to marry you. I am not going to ask thi
31、s. I respect my fathers wishes too much.”His face relaxed a little, but one of his feet kept beating the carpet.“No, if we are going to withdraw (退出) from our planned marriage, it will be because of your wish, not mine.”“Mine?” he said in great surprise. “What reason could I have for withdrawing?”“A
32、 reason that is very hard to tell you,” she answered. “There is a change in me.”His face went so pale that even his lips lost their color. He turned his head to one side.“What change?” he asked, trying to appear calm.“When the promise was made two years ago,” she said, “my love did not belong to any
33、one. Will you forgive me, Sir Percival, if I tell you that it now belongs to another person?”“I wish you to understand,” Laura continued, “that I will never see this person again, and that if you leave me, you only allow me to remain a single woman for the rest of my life. All I ask is that you forg
34、ive me and keep my secret.”“I will do both those things,” he said. Then he looked at Laura, as if he was waiting to hear more.“I think I have said enough to give you reason to withdraw from our marriage,” she added quietly.“No. You have said enough to make it the dearest wish of my life to marry you
35、,” he said.语篇解读:本文为小说节选,是关于Percival和 Laura的对话。 Percival 的未婚妻Laura 在订婚后爱上了别人,Laura决定退婚,但Percival 还是决定要娶她。13How did Percival feel during his meeting with Laura?AAngry.BCalm.CNervous. DExcited.解析:选C细节理解题。根据第一段“with anxiety and worry”可知,Percival进入房间时很紧张。14We can learn from the passage that_.ALaura had o
36、nce promised to marry PercivalBLauras father wished to end her marriageCPercival had been married to Laura for two yearsDPercival asked to be released from the marriage解析:选A细节理解题。根据Laura所说,两年前她曾承诺嫁给Percival。故选A。15The passage is probably taken out of a(n)_Anovel BreportCdiary Dessay解析:选A文章出处题。本文为两个人的
37、对话,且根据对话可知本文为一个完整故事的节选。故更可能选自小说。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are meanspirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who yo
38、u are. Here are some ways to love your parents._16_ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moments. Y
39、ou can use these moments to learn from them for when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. _17_ Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respe
40、ct from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. _18_ Since you can
41、 forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. _19_ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to
42、 love their parents. _20_ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.AForgiveness is the key.BTell them you love them every morning.CParents will in turn express their love to you.DAfter this, share your feelings with your parents.EAnyway, spend as much tim
43、e with them as you can.FPlease remember parents are as important as friends.GThere can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.答案:1620BDAEG.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)Eyes are a kind of language we use to express ourselves. Through ones eyes, we can _21_ sorrow, happiness or encoura
44、gement and many other _22_. Eyes are always one of the fastest and most direct organs to _23_ our thoughts.I still remember an _24_ experience, which happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine. It was the _25_ of my mothers eyes that encouraged me to go for it. I had showed gr
45、eat _26_ in singing before that. But I was too shy to sing in _27_. So one day my mother took me to _28_ up for the singing contest. With my mothers _29_ and encouragement, I was determined to meet that _30_. Standing on the stage, I suddenly found I became the _31_ of all the eyes. I got so nervous
46、 that I couldnt even _32_ my eyes open. When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and sing, I became even more _33_. I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed _34_, as I couldnt remember anything. Searching for help, I _35_ my mothers eyes which were sparkling with encouragement an
47、d strong power. It seemed that they were _36_ to me, “Come on, Baby! Take it easy. Ill _37_ be with you!” I read the message through her eyes and at that moment I _38_ my confidence and began to sing my song. When I came down from the stage, she came up to me and gave me a _39_ hug, saying, “Great!
48、Im proud of you!” At that time, I found her eyes filled with tears of _40_. Sometimes, you see, just the encouraging eyes themselves can make a shy person brave.语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。眼睛是人们表达情感的器官之一,透过眼神,人们可以读懂其中的喜怒哀乐。21A.feelBreadCfind Dcause解析:选B句意:透过眼神,我们可以读懂(read)其蕴含的悲伤、愉悦或鼓励等多种情绪。故B项正确。22A.emotions Bp
49、assionsCexpressions Dimpressions解析:选Aemotion“情绪,情感”。根据本句中的“sorrow, happiness or encouragement and many other”可推知,这里是指像悲伤、愉悦等其他情感。故A项正确。23A.rewrite BrebuildCreveal Drepeat解析:选Creveal“揭示,表露”。句意:眼睛总是最快、最直接表露我们思想情感的人体器官之一。故C项正确。24A.unbelievable BunfairCunable Dunforgettable解析:选Dunforgettable“难以忘怀的”。根据下文
50、可知,9岁时,作者在妈妈的鼓励下,参加了歌唱比赛。这段经历令作者难以忘怀。故D项正确。25A.right BpowerCsense Dsight解析:选Bpower“功能,力量”。句意:就是母亲眼神所传递的力量鼓舞了我参加歌唱比赛。由35空后的“strong power”也可得到提示。故B项正确。26A.interest BprideCsurprise Ddelight解析:选Ainterest“兴趣”。根据语境可知,9岁时作者就参加了歌唱比赛,这说明至此以前她擅长唱歌,对唱歌很感兴趣。show interest in .“对表现出兴趣”,故A项正确。27A.audience BschoolC
51、public Dhall解析:选Cpublic“公开场合”。由“But”可知,虽然作者对唱歌很感兴趣,但太害羞而不敢在公开场合唱歌。in public“在公开场合下”。故C项正确。28A.sing BjogCjoin Dsign解析:选Dsign up for .“报名参加”,符合语境。故D项正确。29A.cooperation BcompanyCcomprehension Dconduct解析:选Bcooperation“合作”;company“陪伴”;comprehension“理解”;conduct“引导,指导”。根据语境可知,在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下,作者参加了歌唱比赛。故B项正确。30A
52、.challenge BdifficultyCchange Ddiscussion解析:选Achallenge“挑战”。根据语境可知,在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下作者参加了歌唱比赛。这意味着她要面对挑战,克服害羞,在公众场合唱歌。故A项正确。31A.distance BdirectionCfocus Dfront解析:选Cfocus“焦点,中心”。根据语境可知,站在舞台上,作者发现观众都看着她(多双眼睛聚焦于她),慌了神。故C项正确。32A.have BmakeClet Dkeep解析:选D根据语境可知,作者站在舞台上,观众都看着她,她慌了,不敢睁开眼睛看。keep“使某物一直保持状态”,这里是指作者
53、“不敢让眼睛一直睁着”。故D项正确。33A.curious BnervousCserious Danxious解析:选Bnervous“紧张的”。根据上文“so nervous”以及“even more”可知,当被介绍要唱歌时,作者感到更加紧张。故B项正确。34A.gone BbroughtCmissed Dleft解析:选A根据下文“as I couldnt remember anything”可知,作者双腿打颤,头脑一片空白(失去记忆)。故A项正确。35A.turned BopenedCmet Draised解析:选C当作者慌乱无措渴求帮助时,她的眼神与母亲的眼神相遇了。从母亲的眼神中,她
54、获得了鼓励和力量。故C项正确。36A.telling BpassingCsending Dspeaking解析:选D根据下文“Come on, Baby . ”可知,母亲的眼睛好像会说话,让作者加油,别紧张。speak to sb.“对某人说话”,符合语境。tell sb. sth.“告诉某人某事”,tell后接双宾语。故D项正确。37A.usually BalwaysCalmost Deven解析:选B母亲的眼神鼓励作者加油,要她别紧张,母亲会一直陪伴其左右。always的频度大于usually,更能突出母亲对作者的关爱。故B项正确。38A.regained BrecitedCreceive
55、d Dreturned解析:选Aregain“重新获得”。根据语境可知,作者读懂了母亲眼神的意味,因此重新获得了信心和力量,开始唱了起来。故A项正确。39A.sudden BblankCbig Dsuitable解析:选C根据语境可知,当作者唱完从舞台上走下来时,母亲给了她一个大大的(big)拥抱,这体现了母亲的高兴和自豪。故C项正确。40A.encouragement BsorrowCregret Djoy解析:选Djoy“高兴”。根据语境可知,作者克服了害羞,成功唱完整首歌。母亲为之高兴、自豪,欣喜的眼泪夺眶而出。故D项正确。.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)If you
56、 read a newspaper or listen to a newscast (news report) recently, you may hear or read a strange word “staycation”Staycation is _41_ new word the American press (newspapers, radio, and television) is using _42_ (describe) a vacation very close to your own home, _43_ simply staying at home during you
57、r vacation. It is a _44_ (combine) of the words “stay” and “vacation”According to many news reports, these staycations are very popular among American families this year. Why? The high price of gasoline for cars and airplanes has made it very expensive for Americans to travel _45_ (compare) to past
58、years. When you combine this with the weak American dollar, it all adds up to people deciding to stay close to home _46_ their traditional summer vacations. Of course, some places are more _47_ (interest) to “stay at home” than others. And if you live in a very small town, well, you may just want to
59、 skip your vacation and save your time up to next year!Everything is _48_ (expense) nowadays, and lets face it a vacation just may not be in your plan this year. You dont have to give up family fun just because you cant get away; instead, follow my tips for an economical staycation filled with old f
60、avorites and new adventures! Staycations _49_ (achieve) high popularity in current hard economic times in which _50_ (employ) levels and gas prices are high.答案:41.a42.to describe43.orbinationpared46.during47.interesting48.expensive49.have achieved50.unemployment.短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)I used to feel
61、 I was the sun in my family. But while my cousin was born, everyone pays more attention to her. So I disliked her and couldnt get along well with her. As time went on, I realized what ridiculous I had been at that time. I tried to find a proper time to apologize. When my cousins family came to my ho
62、me a few day ago, I took my cousin to play outside. In the way to the playground, I had bought many snacks for her. Then we began chat. When we talked about their childhood, suddenly, I said “sorry” gently. She was silently, so I thought that she hadnt heard me clearly. But after while she said: “Do
63、nt say that. In my memory, you are always friendly.”答案:第二句:whilewhen; payspaid第四句:whathow第六句:daydays第七句:InOn; 去掉had第八句:chatto chat 或 chatting第九句:theirour第十句:silentlysilent第十一句:while 前加 a.书面表达(满分25分)上周开始,老师和家长都要李明住校学习,而他却喜欢住在家里,双方各持己见。假设你是李明,请用英语把这个情况告诉给中学生英语报某栏目组,请求主编给予建议。老师和家长的理由李明的理由 1.方便问问题;2晚自习时
64、间更有保证;3培养独立生活的能力。1.晚上有更多自习时间;2学习内容可以自由支配。注意:1.词数100左右;2信的开头已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:住校board(v.);方便做 Its convenient to do .;分歧disagreementDear Editor,Im a student of Senior 1. I am writing to ask you for some advice._Yours, Li Ming 参考范文:Dear Editor,Im a student of Senior 1. I am writing to ask you for some ad
65、vice.Since last week my parents and teachers have kept asking me to board in the school. They say it will be very convenient for me to ask questions whenever and wherever. Besides they think boarding will make it possible to make full use of my night time and that I can also develop the ability to look after myself.However, I have my own thoughts. If staying at home in the evening, I will have more time to work at my lessons. At the same time, I can learn what I think Im not good at. I really dont know how to deal with the disagreement between us. Can you give me your advice?Yours, Li Ming