1、A卷 阅读理解AI started to learn English from the first grade.That year I was six.In class I learned basic phrases for greeting and describing objects.I dont have much memory for the first year of English learning.The only thing that I still remember is reading vocabulary list.A classmate of mine who was
2、good at English would lead the whole class to read the list.One of the new words that I learned that year was “earth”“The earth orbits the sun，” he said in Chinese.Every time we came to the word “earth”， he would repeat that sentence.I was secretly admiring him because he knew the earth orbits the s
3、un. My family moved when I was in my second grade, and I transferred(转学) to a private school.My English class continued.Luckily I could use the same series of text books. I stayed in the same private school for my junior high school, which is from the 7th to the 9th grade.In junior high school, I ha
4、rdly felt my English skill improved because the first English class here was still titled “Good Morning” and the content was still basic greetings. Following was one year of high school life: a_different_school,_the_same_story Then my family moved again, and I began to really use English.We came to
5、America.I attended a couple years of high school, and now Im in college.I learn to write essays and start to read books in English.I can see my progress.However, I still have a lot of space to improve.In writing, the flow between sentences isnt good and Im still using basic words.In speaking, maybe
6、because I hang out with Chinese speaking friends too much, it takes me time to think when telling long stories.【解题导语】作者讲述了她学习英语的经历。1In Grade One, the author admired that classmate because he _Acould speak two languagesBhad a very wide vocabularyCoften led the whole class to readDknew about the earth
7、 and the sunD解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“I was secretly admiring him because he knew the earth orbits the sun.”可知，答案应选D项。2How did the author most probably feel during the first English class in junior high school?AMoved.BInterested.CDisappointed. DRelaxed.C解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的“In junior high school.still basic greet
8、ings.”可推断，作者当时很失望。3What do we learn about the author now?AShe is looked down upon by others.BShe still isnt very fluent in English.CShe has no chance to speak Chinese now.DShe likes practising English through telling long stories.B解析：推理判断题。根据第五段的However后面的内容可推断，作者现在英语还不是很流利。4The underlined sentence
9、in Paragraph 4 means in senior high school the author _Adidnt live a very difficult lifeBliked her new school very muchClearned English in a different wayDhad to learn simple English all over againD解析：句意理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，作者进入初中后英语又得从头学习，而画线句子的意思是：进入高中后还是这样，故选D项。BThe Renaissance，considered by modern sch
10、olars to have been the time between 1300 and 1600, was a period of European history when many new inventions and beliefs came into being.The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence，Milan，and Venice.In these cities businessmen started to spend their extra money on things li
11、ke painting and education，and to consider new techniques of banking and systems of government.A new type of scholar, the humanist(人文主义者) arose.Humanism was concerned with humankind and culture.Latin and Greek，literature and philosophy，music and mathematics were among the subjects humanists studied.T
12、he Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture. During the Renaissance, artists were no longer regarded as mere artisans(工匠). Many artists drew on mathematics in order to become more accurate in their measurements(度量) and to make sure an object was presented in realistic proportions
13、. They also studied the way light hits objects and the ways our eyes perceive(注意到) it. A new kind of paint, called oil paint, was invented.The Renaissance affected all of the society.Many people became interested in politics, and the world outside their towns. They became explorers, businessmen, etc
14、. The effect on religion was especially strong. In the Middle Ages people were primarily concerned with serving the church and getting to heaven. But the increase in arts and education gave people things to look forward to in life, and made them lose interest in the church.The Renaissance produced m
15、any great minds. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest, although he was not regarded that way at the time. Among his many works of art were The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He is also regarded as a great inventor, and is credited for coming up with the idea of the helicopter.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介
16、绍了文艺复兴给整个社会所带来的影响。5According to the second paragraph，the Renaissance_Aoccurred all over EuropeBstarted in ItalyCinfluenced art，finance，and physical educationDwas the most popular in FlorenceB解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence, Milan, and Venice.”可
17、知，文艺复兴运动始于意大利，所以正确答案为B。6Which of the following took place during the Renaissance?APeople stopped going to church.BNew forms of painting emerged.COil paint became very popular.DThe humanists disappeared.B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture.”及“A new kind o
18、f paint, called oil paint, was invented.”可知，油画这种新的绘画形式在文艺复兴时期出现了，所以正确答案为B。7We can learn from the passage that_Aduring the Renaissance many explorers and businessmen appearedBbusinessmen started the RenaissanceCpeoples interest in education declinedDthe humanists took power during the RenaissanceA解析：
19、细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Many people became interested in politics, and the world outside their towns. They became explorers, businessmen, etc.”可知，在文艺复兴时期出现了许多探险家和商人等，所以正确答案为A。8What does the author mainly talk about in this passage?AThe Renaissance in Europe.BThe birthplace of the Renaissance.CThe effects of t
20、he Renaissance.DSome famous artists in Europe.C解析：主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了文艺复兴给整个社会所带来的影响，以及这个时期社会上所出现的新现象。CThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an impor
21、tant part in keeping you healthy.Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other
22、and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure
23、that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old
24、 and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physica
25、lly and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了幽默、大笑和玩耍给人们的健康带来的好处。9What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?APlaying an important role
26、.BKeeping people in high spirits.CQuickly influencing other people.DPreventing illness from spreading.C解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第四句“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.”可知，当人们分享笑容时，人们的关系更亲密，人们也会更加快乐。故infectious在此处意思为迅速影响其他人。10What can laughte
27、r increase according to the author?ACognitive ability.BGood relationships.CA sense of humor.DHappiness and trust.B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a s
28、tranger.”可知，在作者看来大笑能使人们之间的关系更亲密。11What does the author think the old should do?AThey should have a good rest.BThey should play like children.CThey should prevent cognitive falling.DThey should take part in physical play.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, what we often forget is that it is just as important
29、for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness.”可知，作者认为老年人应该参与身体活动。12Which of the following would be the best title for the text?AHumor, Laughter and Play for HealthBAlways Keep Our Body HealthyCHav
30、e an Active and Happy LifeDLet Our Body and Mind RelaxA解析：标题归纳题。根据最后一段“Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more inte
31、resting and happier.”可知，这篇文章的主旨是幽默、大笑和玩耍有利于健康。 七选五How to Support Your Friends When They Are DownOne of the greatest things about having friends is that they can be there for you when youre feeling down. 1._ Heres how to be a good friend when youre needed.2_ Therefore, youll be able to tell what your
32、 friend is upset about, and thus avoid awkwardly sitting with no idea what is going on or what to say. It will also give you an advantage because itll make it easier for you to know what are the right and wrong statements to make.Be an active listener. When your friends pause and look to you for a r
33、esponse, repeat what they just said. 3._Give your friend a hug, whether he or she shared anything with you or not. 4._ You could also pat(轻拍) him or her gently on the shoulder or back.Dont use this as an opportunity to talk about yourself and your own problems.5._ There is nothing worse than one per
34、son adding to the woes(悲痛) by trying to outcompete with the others own woes. Drop it and be empathetic(同情的) in more constructive ways.AThis is about your friend!BThey can cheer you up, or even help you in a way.CKnow the situation before you attempt to help your friend.DDont make your friend do anyt
35、hing he or she doesnt want to.EThen tell them about some problems that have made you sad or angry.FBut do it in your own words to show that you are really listening to him or her.GSometimes, a friend just needs another friends touch to make him/her feel better. 【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了当朋友心情不好的时候，我们应该做
36、些什么。1B解析：第一段主要介绍朋友的作用，B项与空前一句意义衔接。you在句中指接受帮助的一方。2C解析：根据第二段的内容可知C项正确。帮助朋友之前要知道他的具体情况，这样有利于与朋友进行交流。3F解析：F项中“in your own words”和“listening”为关键词。F项与段落标题“Be an active listener.”以及“repeat what they just said”对应。4G解析：G项“touch”为关键词，说明了朋友间拥抱的意义能够给朋友带来安慰。5A解析：本空前一句内容：不要利用这个机会向朋友诉说你的烦恼。A项说明其原因，强调应把重心放到朋友身上。B卷
37、 阅读理解Beethoven famously composed several masterpieces while he was deaf, but surely even he would be impressed with this piece of research.A group led by BCI expert Gernot MllerPutz shows that experiences of quite a different tone can be sounded from BCI. Based on an established BCI method which mai
38、nly enables disabled people to write, the team has developed a new application by which music can be composed and transferred(转录) onto a musical score(乐谱)，just through the power of thought. All you need is a special cap which measures brain waves, the adapted BCI, a kind of software for composing mu
39、sic, and of course a bit of musical knowledge.The basic principle of the BCI method used can be briefly described: various options, such as letters or notes, pauses, chords, etc. flash by one after the other in a table. If youve received some training and can focus on the desired option while it lig
40、hts up on a screen in front of you, you cause a minute change in your brain waves. The BCI recognises this change and draws conclusions about the chosen option.18 test people had to “think” melodies onto a musical score. All test subjects were of sound bodily health during the study and had a certai
41、n degree of basic musical and compositional knowledge. Following usercentered design guidelines, researchers investigated(调查) the efficiency, the effectiveness and the subjective criteria. The subjective criteria evaluation revealed that users were highly satisfied with the application. “The results
42、 of the BCI compositions can really be heard. And what is more important: the test people enjoyed it. The very positive results of the study with bodily healthy test people are the first step in a possible expansion of the BCI composition to patients，” stresses MllerPutz.“20 years ago, the idea of c
43、omposing a piece of music using the power of the mind was unimaginable. Now we can do it, but we still need a bit more time before BCI is mature enough for daily applications.”【解题导语】本文主要介绍了运用BCI谱曲的研究。1What do we know about the new application?AIt consists of four parts.BIts impractical for daily use
44、.CIts based on a new method.DIts hard for users to handle.B解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Now we can do it, but we still need a bit more time before BCI is mature enough for daily applications.”可推知，此项应用技术还不足以应用于日常生活中，故选B。2What should the test subjects do during the test?AWatch a screen attentively.BListen to t
45、he composed melodies.CMake options by moving their eyes.DRecord their feelings while composing.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“If youve received some training and can focus on the desired option while it lights up on a screen in front of you, you cause a minute change in your brain waves.”可推知，参与测试的人在测试中应集中注意力看屏幕
46、，故选A。3What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AThe test.BThe musical score.CThe study. DThe BCI application.D解析：代词指代题。根据第四段的整体内容可知，本段主要讲的是这种新的应用的测试及反馈，由此可推知，画线词it指代的是这种新的应用，故选D。4Who will benefit most from the new application?ABCI experts. BDisabled musicians.CMusic studios. DLearn
47、ers of music.B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段，并结合全文内容可推知，本文所介绍的这种新的应用会使那些像贝多芬一样残疾的音乐人受益，故选B。 完形填空Sandy Greenberg came from a poor family. He went to Columbia University on a scholarship and there he met his roommate who also was receiving financial 1 Unfortunately, Sandy had a(n) 2 disease during his second year at
48、Columbia University, and finally he became blind. But 3 for Sandy, something else also happened to himhis roommate would 4 his textbooks to him, every night after he lost his sight. As a result, Sandy went on to 5 with honors. He went off to study at the University of Oxford. He was still quite poor
49、, but he had managed to 6 about five hundred dollars as he went along. His roommate 7 went on to graduate school. One day, Sandy got a 8 from him. His former roommate said, “Sandy, Im really 9 I really dont like being in graduate school, and I dont want to do this.” “Well, what do you want to do？” S
50、andy 10 His roommate told him, “Sandy, I really love to 11 . I have a high school friend who plays the guitar. And we would really like to 12 our hand at the music business. But we need to make a promo record(宣传唱片), and in order to 13 that I need $500.” Sandy took all his life savings without 14 and
51、 sent it to his roommate. Well, his roommate was the 15 famous singer, Art Garfunkel, and he 16 up with another musician, Paul Simon. That $500 17 them make a record that finally became The Sound of Silence. How we are able to deal with 18 in our lives will be influenced by how we deal with others 1
52、9 the way. What we get will depend a lot on what we 20 . And thats the end of the story of doing well by doing good.【解题导语】珊迪在哥伦比亚大学上学时得到过室友无私的帮助。后来，室友遇到困难，珊迪毫不犹豫地伸出了援手，帮助室友实现了梦想。这篇文章告诉我们一个人生道理：回报取决于付出，助人者人助之。1AaidBadviceCcrisis DpressureA解析：根据前面讲的Sandy是靠奖学金上的大学以及句中的also可知，他的室友也很穷，也接受经济“资助”。2Aeye Bea
53、rCnose DboneA解析：根据下文的“he became blind”可知，此处指Sandy上大二时“眼睛”得了病。3Afinally BluckilyCsadly DexcitedlyB解析：虽然Sandy失明了，但他的室友每天晚上都会给他读课本。相对于失明的不幸，这是不幸之中的幸事，故用luckily。4Alend Boffer Cread DreturnC解析：Sandy失明了，所以他的室友应该是每天晚上给他“读”课本。5Asurvive BresearchCleave DgraduateD解析：根据下一句讲的Sandy到牛津大学继续深造可推知，Sandy在室友的帮助下完成了学业并
54、以优异的成绩“毕业”了。6Asave BlendCshare DborrowA解析：根据下文中的“Sandy took all his life savings”可知，尽管Sandy的生活依然很贫困，他还是设法“积攒”了大约500美元。7Anever BstillCeither DalsoD解析：根据该段最后的“I really dont like being in graduate school”可知，Sandy的室友“也”进入了研究生院学习。8Amessage BcallCcard DreportB解析：根据下文对话的情节可知，此处指Sandy接到了前室友的“电话”。9Aunhappy B
55、unhealthyChomesick DlonelyA解析：根据该空后的内容可知，他的室友很“不开心”。10Asuggested BansweredCasked DlaughedC解析：根据该空前引号中的问句可知，此处应填asked。11Awork BsingCdance DtravelB解析：根据下文他的室友说要录制一张宣传唱片可知，他的室友非常喜欢“唱歌”。12Awave BwashCtry DcleanC解析：此处指他们很想在音乐界一试身手。try ones hand意为“初试身手，一试身手”。13Awin BdoCprove DearnB解析：为了去“做”那件事(指录制一张宣传唱片)，
56、他们需要500美元。14Apermission BadmissionChesitation DexpectationC解析：根据上文可知，在Sandy最困难的时候，室友帮助了他，故此处应指Sandy毫不犹豫地拿出自己所有的积蓄，寄给了室友。without hesitation意为“毫不犹豫地”。15Aother BsimilarCformer DlaterD解析：Sandy的室友就是“后来”著名的歌手Art Garfunkel。16Ateamed BcameCshowed DsetA解析：上文中，Art Garfunkel在电话中对Sandy说：“我有个高中时的朋友是弹吉他的。我们俩很想在音乐
57、界一试身手。”由此可以看出，此处指他与另一位音乐家成立了一个组合。team up with (sb.)意为“(与某人)合作”。17Asaw BhelpedChoped DletB解析：那500美元“帮助”他们制作出一张唱片。18Ainterests BopportunitiesCdifficulties DfeelingsC解析：联系Art Garfunkel和Sandy的互助经历，作者发表议论。此处指在生活中应对困难的能力与我们如何待人有很大的关系。19Aacross BinCby DalongD解析：此处指一直以来我们如何待人影响着我们在生活中应对困难的能力。along the way意为
58、“在过程中，在道路上”，符合语境。 20Atake BgiveClike DlearnB解析：此空与句中的get相对应。本句意为：我们所得到的在很大程度上取决于我们所付出的。这就是作者要通过这样一个故事来说明的人生道理。 语法填空Being raised in a family of teachers, I 1._(get) plenty of chances to connect myself with literature since a young age.So I have many stories about me and reading. It was my father who
59、took me on the road to reading and made me appreciate 2._(it) beauty.When I was a little girl, he bought me a book 3._(name) Romance of the Three Kingdoms.I was too young to read this difficult work, so my father explained it to me 4._(patient)From then on, I started to enjoy reading books.When I be
60、came a middle school student, I began to read some simplified English classics on my own.Sometimes, I would write down my thoughts and 5._(feel) and share them with my father.Among all the books that I read during my middle school years, Jane Eyre left the 6._(deep) impression on me.I was having som
61、e difficulties with my studies at that time, 7._ Jane Eyres persistence(坚持) and courage inspired me a lot.Thanks to my reading habit, I managed 8._(overcome)the difficulties of my studies. Now, Im a senior high school student and very busy with my studies.But I still keep on reading in my spare time
62、.My mother told me that I should be absorbed 9._my studies, but in my point of view, I regard reading as an oasis(绿洲) that can make me relax.Recently, I thought about the benefits 10._reading could bring us.Reading can clear our minds and motivate us.In addition, we may broaden our horizons and gain
63、 more knowledge through reading.I hope that my story can inspire you to start your own reading adventure.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了作者和阅读之间的故事，作者以此来鼓励大家多读书。1have got/gotten解析：考查动词时态。since意为“自从”，引导时间状语从句时，主句一般用现在完成时，从句用一般过去时。2its解析：考查代词。修饰名词一般用形容词，故用形容词性物主代词its 修饰名词 beauty, 作定语。3.named解析：考查非谓语动词。name 和句子谓语 bought
64、之间没有连词，故用非谓语动词，且和其逻辑主语 a book 构成动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。4.patiently解析：考查副词。副词修饰形容词、副词、动词甚至整个句子，作状语。故用副词 patiently 修饰动词 explained。5.feelings解析：考查词性转换。根据 and 可知，此处和thoughts 并列，故用feel的名词的复数形式feelings。6.deepest解析：考查形容词的最高级。与 Among all the books 和定冠词 the 呼应，此处用形容词的最高级形式，修饰名词 impression。7.but解析：考查连词。根据语境可知，上下文表示逻辑上的转折关系，故用连词 but。 8.to overcome解析：考查非谓语动词。固定搭配 manage to do sth.意为“设法完成某事”，故用不定式作宾语。9.in解析：考查介词。固定搭配 be absorbed in sth.意为“专注于某事”，故用介词in。10that/which解析：考查定语从句。that/which 引导定语从句，在从句中作宾语，该从句修饰先行词 the benefits。