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UNIT 11单元测评(二)
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:Can you tell me where the nearest public bathroom is,please?
M:Actually,I’m looking for one myself!Maybe we should ask that policeman over there in front of the post office.I’m sure he’d know.
1.What does the woman want to do?
A.Mail a letter.
B.Use the restroom.
C.Find the police station.
答案B
W:If I go to Washington,DC,will you meet me there?
M:I have to go to New York.But if I have time,I’ll meet you there on Friday.
2.What will the man do first?
A.Go to New York.
B.Meet the woman.
C.Visit Washington,DC.
答案A
M:Who is that guy cutting the grass across the street?
W:That’s Dr Philips.He just moved in to the Hendersons’ old house last weekend.You should go over there and introduce yourself.
M:Good idea.I could always use a new friend.
3.What is the relationship between the woman and Dr Philips?
A.Hostess and gardener.
B.Neighbours.
C.Doctor and patient.
答案B
W:Are you making faces at me?You know I can see your reflection while I’m putting on my makeup...
M:Oh,man!Your back was to me the whole time.I thought you had eyes in the back of your head...
4.How does the man probably feel?
A.Surprised.
B.Angry.
C.Excited.
答案A
M:Let’s buy the cake today.Strawberry,right?
W:Yes,but it might go bad before Steven comes home in two days.I’ll pick it up tomorrow.I get out of class early on Thursdays anyway.
5.What day is it today?
A.Tuesday.
B.Wednesday.
C.Thursday.
答案B
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
M:The sun is so bright here by the pool!I wish I had my hat.
W:You left it at home?
M:I think so.It was in my suitcase before we went to the airport,but I must have taken it out.
W:What about your sunglasses?
M:Well,those broke on the first day.They fell onto the beach,and I sat on them by accident.
W:You’ve had some bad luck on this vacation so far,honey!Hey,let’s go to the hotel gift shop and buy you a new hat.I want to get a new bathing suit anyway.
M:Great!Let me just get my wallet...
W:What’s wrong?
M:You’re not going to believe what I left back in the room...
6.What happened to the man’s sunglasses?
A.They fell into the pool.
B.He destroyed them by accident.
C.He left them back in the room.
答案B
7.Where does the woman suggest they go?
A.The pool.
B.The beach.
C.The gift shop.
答案C
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
M:There are a few things I should tell you about my family before we go to dinner.
W:OK.Tell me.
M:My aunt June is very nice,but she often forgets what she’s talking about.
W:That sounds like my grandma.
M:My uncle Wade is really smart,but he falls asleep really easily,sometimes at the dinner table.
W:That’s strange,but okay.What about your grandparents?
M:They love having people over for dinner.My grandpa Joe likes to tell stories,and my grandma Jean will show you her picture album.
W:Don’t worry.We will get along just fine.I’ve even made a pie for them.
M:That is very thoughtful of you.
W:I was going to bring them some roses I grew,but I changed my mind.Should I buy them a gift?
M:That’s not necessary.I’m sure they’ll be happy just to meet you.
8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Aunt and nephew.
B.Brother and sister.
C.Boyfriend and girlfriend.
答案C
9.Who enjoys showing photos?
A.Joe. B.Jean. C.June.
答案B
10.What will the woman bring to dinner?
A.Something she baked.
B.Something she planted.
C.Something she bought.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
W:How was your last day of school,Johnny?Tell me all about it.
M:It was so much fun,Mom!Right after lunch,we watched the school’s performance of The Wizard of Oz.
W:Don’t you have a couple of friends in that play?
M:Yeah.Chris and Lina were in the play.
W:How did the awards go?Did you win anything?
M:The awards were boring.I won “Most Improved Musician” and “Outstanding Achievement in Math”.
W:But that’s great!Why was it boring?
M:Because after our awards,we had to watch the 9th and 10th graders get theirs.Those younger kids always take so long!
W:What about your friends?
M:Mary won “Best Athlete” and Paul won “Outstanding Academic Achievement”.
W:Good for them.Are you going somewhere this evening?I was just about to make some dinner.
M:We have the school dance,remember?I’m going to shower and go back to school.
W:All right.Have a good time!
11.What event took place right after lunch?
A.A dance.
B.A ceremony.
C.A play.
答案C
12.What grade did Johnny probably just finish?
A.Grade 11.
B.Grade 10.
C.Grade 9.
答案A
13.Who won an award for their achievement in sports?
A.Chris.
B.Paul.
C.Mary.
答案C
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
W:That was a good presentation.It seems you’ve watched a lot of movies!
M:I watch one every night.
W:Seriously?Doesn’t that get expensive?
M:Not really.
W:But movie tickets cost a lot,don’t they?
M:Oh,I watch the movies on my computer.I pay for subscriptions to different movie websites.They usually cost only a few dollars per month.That’s how I find most of the films I like to watch.But I can watch some for free,especially the older movies.I can find a lot of them on YouTube.
W:That’s cool.I usually watch films on TV.But why do you watch so many movies?I would get bored.
M:I do it mainly because I can learn about other cultures.I watch a lot of foreign films.I like learning different languages,too.So,I can even understand some films that aren’t in English.Through movies,I can get a better idea about the world history,too.
W:That’s a neat way to look at it.I’m taking a Greek history class right now.But the subject isn’t exactly the most exciting thing in the world to me.Can you recommend any good films?Maybe they will help me pay more attention in class.
M:I can’t think about that right now,but I’ll check when I get home after classes are over.
14.How does the man find movies to watch?
A.He searches the Internet.
B.He goes to the theater.
C.He turns on the television.
答案A
15.What is the man’s main reason for watching movies?
A.He wants to take a break from school.
B.He learns languages through movies.
C.He is interested in different cultures.
答案C
16.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.At school.
B.At a theatre.
C.At home.
答案A
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
M:Huacachina is a remote village in the country of Peru.After flying into the capital of Lima,you need to take a bus to Ica.If you like visiting ancient temples,you can go to Comatrana instead.It is nearer to Huacachina than Ica.Keep in mind that taxis here will charge you more money,because they are the only way into Huacachina.Fortunately,it is only a 20-minute ride.Once you get to Huacachina,you will realize it is completely surrounded by desert as far as the eyes can see.In the middle of the small village is a small natural lake.Villagers say the lake looks like a mirror,and that the blue sky above looks like an upside-down ocean.The mud from its green waters is said to have deep curing qualities.For entertainment you can bathe in the lake,drive sand-vehicles,or explore the village,which takes less than 10 minutes to walk across.If you want a peaceful vacation in a unique place,Huacachina is the hidden treasure you are looking for.
17.Which city is the closest to Huacachina?
A.Ica.
B.Comatrana.
C.Lima.
答案B
18.What makes Huacachina so remote?
A.It’s in a desert.
B.It’s on an island.
C.It’s in the mountains.
答案A
19.How might the lake in Huacachina be described?
A.It is blue like the sky.
B.It is deep like the ocean.
C.It is shiny like the glass.
答案C
20.What is the best way to get around the village?
A.Taking a taxi.
B.Walking.
C.Taking a bus.
答案B
第二部分 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。
A
Music
Opera at Music Hall:1243 Elm Street.The season runs June through August,with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honours Enjoy the Arts membership discounts.Phone:241-2742.http://www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street,which offers several concerts from March through June.Call 723-1182 for more information.http://www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra:At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales,call 381-3300.Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend.http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music(CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园)of the university,usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.CCM organizes a variety of events,including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet,CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra,and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music.Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.http://www.ccm.uc.edu /events /calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater:6295 Kellogg Ave.Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long!Phone:232-6220.http://www.riverbendmusic.com.
【语篇解读】本文是几则广告。文章主要介绍了五个网站上的歌剧及管弦乐等的表演地点、时间、联系方式等信息。
21.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?
A.241-2742. B.723-1182.
C.381-3300. D.232-6220.
答案A
解析细节理解题。只有第一则广告Opera at Music Hall是歌剧的演出,根据此段中的“Phone:241-2742.”可知,如果想看歌剧应拨打此电话。故选A项 。
22.Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards?
A.Music Hall.
B.Memorial Hall.
C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.
D.Riverbend Music Theater.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第四则广告中的“...usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.”及“Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.”可知,带有身份证的学生可以在Patricia Cobbett Theater免费观看CCM组织的一系列的演出。故选C项。
23.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?
A.It has seats in the open air.
B.It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts.
D.It presents famous musical works.
答案A
解析细节理解题。将第五则广告与其他四则广告进行比较。根据第五则广告中的“Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).”可知,只有Riverbend Music Theater拥有在户外的座位,而其他四则广告并未提到。故选A项。
B
When I was 9,we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow,London on a gray January morning.Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days,I felt at a loss and out of place.Until I made a discovery.
Southbank,at an eastern bend in the Thames,is the center of British skateboarding,where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke our own language.And my favourite:Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant don’t worry about it.Once,when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆),I fell onto the stones,damaging a nerve in my hand,and Toby came over,helping me up:Safe,man.Safe.A few minutes later,when I landed the trick,my friends beat their boards loud,shouting:“Safe!Safe!Safe!” And that’s what mattered—landing tricks,being a good skater.
When I was 15,my family moved to Washington.I tried skateboarding there,but the locals were far less welcoming.Within a couple of years,I’d given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004,I found myself wandering down to Southbank,spending hours there.I’ve travelled back several times since,most recently this past spring.The day was cold but clear:tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters.Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards,I found my way to the beam.Then a rail—thin teenager,in a baggy white T-shirt,skidded(滑)up to the beam.He sat next to me.He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caught a few of his glances.“I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him.Then,slowly,he began to nod his head.“Safe,man.Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said.“Safe.”
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者自己的经历。作者起初搬到伦敦很不习惯,但是由于找到了玩滑板的地方,结识了玩滑板的朋友,因此很快适应了新环境。成年后的作者重返伦敦后,经常去之前玩滑板的地方寻找自己的回忆,在与一个玩滑板的孩子打招呼的时候,找到了久违的熟悉感。
24.What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?
A.He felt disappointed.
B.He gave up his hobby.
C.He liked the weather there.
D.He had disagreements with his family.
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,除了作者之外的家里人都很快适应了这座城市。没有了作者喜爱的沙滩和蓝天,作者感到迷茫和无措。显然,作者刚到伦敦的时候不能很好地融入新的城市,感到很沮丧,故选A项。
25.What do the underlined words “Safe!Safe!Safe!” probably mean?
A.Be careful! B.Well done!
C.No way! D.Don’t worry!
答案B
解析词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“And that’s what mattered—landing tricks,being a good skater.(那才是真正重要的——掌握了滑板的落地技巧才是一名好的滑板玩家。)”可知,作者掌握了滑板落地技巧,因此他的朋友大声欢呼,由此推断,画线部分是赞美的含义,结合选项,故选B项。
26.Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?
A.To join the skateboarding.
B.To make new friends.
C.To learn more tricks.
D.To relive his childhood days.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第四段最后的对话“‘I was a local here 20 years ago,’I told him.Then,slowly,he began to nod his head.‘Safe,man.Safe.’(我告诉他:‘我20年前经常在这里玩滑板。’然后,他缓慢地开始向我点头:‘嗨,你好!’)”可推知,作者去Southbank这个地方是为了寻找自己玩滑板的回忆,故选D项。
27.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A.Children should learn a second language.
B.Sport is necessary for children’s health.
C.Children need a sense of belonging.
D.Seeing the world is a must for children.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据全文内容可知,刚到伦敦作者很不适应,但由于找到了玩滑板的地方,结识了玩滑板的朋友,因此很快适应了。后来作者搬去华盛顿,因为没有遇到很好的玩滑板的朋友,几年之后就不再玩滑板。作者重返伦敦后,经常去之前玩滑板的地方寻找自己的回忆,并找到了自己久违的熟悉感。可见,作者要表达的是,归属感对于孩子来说是很重要的,故选C项。
C
The great thing about libraries is that they house all types of books—from mysteries to biography and dramas—all in one location.The bad thing about libraries is that they house all types of books in one location,and if it’s a location you cannot get to,you are out of luck.Now,mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.
A few years ago,when the Little Free Libraries Movement kicked off,more people of all ages could have access to books.Now,more than 15,000 free book stands can be found across the globe,bringing books to unexpected places.But many folks are simply not in a position to get to the places where the books are.Bookmobile buses are a good solution,but they can be expensive to fund and to operate.
Books on Bikes programs are popping up in areas where there is a strong bike culture,in some regions like Seattle,or a strong need to bring books to the masses,for example,in San Francisco.
The Seattle Public Library’s Books on Bikes program consists of three bike/trailer combos(组合)that librarians bring to community events.The trailers are even Wi-Fi enabled so that visitors can sign up for a library card and browse(浏览) the library’s card catalogue on the spot.
“Seattle has a really strong bike culture so we want to tap into that and provide full-service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart,” librarian Jared Mills said in an interview.
San Francisco’s program,called Bibliobicicleta,was launched in 2013 by librarian Alicia Tapia.Her trailer can hold about 100 books and attracts readers of all ages and income levels.It’s an independent,donation-based library—like a Little Free Library,but on wheels.
When asked why she would start a free library on a bike,Tapia answers,“Why not?Bikes are cool,and can go anywhere.”
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新型的自行车图书馆。和传统的图书馆相比,自行车图书馆灵活机动且成本低廉,对读者也很有吸引力。
28.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Free libraries on bikes.
B.Unique bicycle cultures.
C.Popular online libraries.
D.Various library movements.
答案A
解析主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Now,mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.”和第三段的“Books on Bikes programs are popping up in areas where there is a strong bike culture,in some regions like Seattle,or a strong need to bring books to the masses,for example,in San Francisco.”并结合全文内容可推断,文章主要介绍了新型的自行车免费图书馆,故选A项。
29.What are the advantages of Books on Bikes programs?
A.Good but expensive.
B.Good but hard to operate.
C.Flexible and low cost.
D.Expensive and hard to operate.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Bookmobile buses are a good solution,but they can be expensive to fund and to operate.”并结合第三段内容可知,自行车书籍项目的优势在于机动灵活、成本低廉。故选C项。
30.What do the underlined words in Paragraph 5 are closest in meaning to?
A.Come up with.
B.Stay in touch with.
C.Keep pace with.
D.Make use of.
答案D
解析词义猜测题。根据上文“Seattle has a really strong bike culture”,结合下文“provide full service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart”以及“so”和“that”(指代上文提到的西雅图强大的自行车文化)可推断,此处说的是:西雅图有强大的自行车文化,所以我们想要利用这个文化,以一种快速和聪明的方式提供全面服务的图书馆项目。故划线短语“tap into”表示“利用”,与D项意思相近,故选D项。
31.What did Tapia think of the program?
A.Environment-friendly. B.Practical.
C.Controversial. D.Profitable.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段“When asked why she would start a free library on a bike,Tapia answers,‘Why not?Bikes are cool,and can go anywhere.’(当被问到为什么她会推出自行车上的免费图书馆时,塔皮娅回答说:‘为什么不呢?自行车很酷,可以去任何地方。’)”可推断出,Tapia认为自行车图书馆非常方便实用。故选B项。
D
Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”.I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words,because they convey regret,lost opportunities,mistakes,and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying,“Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule.When my children were young and likely to cause accidents,I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment,whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter,or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety.It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships.We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”.When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday,I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here.But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realised that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him.I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something,but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality.And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right,or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection,I know that I’m doing the right thing.I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章讲述了作者认为英语中最悲伤的两个词语是if only,因为它们表达了遗憾。父亲在作者小的时候经常让她提前做一些能防止意外发生的事,因此她懂得珍惜现在所拥有的一切,而且知道自己正在做正确的事。
32.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?
A.Start the car the moment everyone is seated.
B.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.
C.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.
D.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第一、二段的内容可知,作者所说的“‘extra minute’rule”是指在遇事时多思考一分钟,从而可以避免以后遗憾、犯错或失望,故D项“在绊倒别人之前,把障碍物挪走”符合 “‘extra minute’ rule”,故选D项。
33.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .
A.keep her appointment with the eye doctor
B.meet her father who was already an old man
C.join in the holiday celebration of the company
D.finish her work before the deadline approached
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句可知,父亲说在周五去看眼科医生时会经过作者的办公室,虽然那天是假日,但作者想到父亲八十四了,自己不应该放弃每一次见父亲的机会,于是又改口说那天上班。由此可知作者决定在星期五去她的办公室,是为了见她已经年迈的父亲。故选B项。
34.How does the author buy herself peace of mind?
A.By keeping herself busy.
B.By always doing the urgent thing.
C.By accompanying her parents every day and night.
D.By doing everything possible to avoid something unpleasant.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中“but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality”可知,为了获得内心的平静,少留下遗憾,作者尽可能做到未雨绸缪,故选D项。
35.What is the best title for the passage?
A.To Keep Emotional Well-being
B.To Prevent “If Only” Moments
C.To Follow the Most Useful Rule
D.To Achieve the Peace of Mind
答案B
解析主旨大意题。通读文章可知,本文主要叙述了作者通过“‘extra minute’ rule”来避免以后说“if only”的情况。“if only”作为线索贯穿了整篇文章,且第一段也提到了“the saddest words”,其他选项比较笼统,不能涵盖本文内容。所以这篇文章最好的题目是“防止出现‘if only’的情况”,故选B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。
Many people truly want to help a friend who is in pain.But words often fail us at times like these,leaving us stammering(结巴) for the right thing to say.Some people are so afraid to say or do the wrong thing that they choose to do nothing at all. 36 There’s no one perfect way to respond or to support someone you care about,but there are some good ground rules.
37 You are not supposed to be a central figure when your friend feels sad.You may say you would have done things differently if this unlucky thing had happened to you.Of course,I hope you don’t get the chance to find out.The unhappiness belongs to your friend.So follow their lead.
Keep in mind that being with someone who is in pain isn’t easy.Your friend cannot show up for their part of the relationship very well,and you will likely get hurt.Don’t take it personally. 38 In fact,one of the best things you can do for a friend in sorrow is to forecast their needs.Don’t say,“Call me if there’s anything I can do,” because your friend will not call.What you should do is to make concrete offers:“I will stop by each morning on my way to work and take your dog for a quick walk.” Then show up and do it.
39 Hug your friend,rub their back,and touch their arm.Comfort them with small physical gestures that let them know you care and calm them.
Give them hope.Give your friend hope that things will eventually get better. 40
A.Show your love.
B.Keep your friend at ease.
C.Instead,please be tolerant of them.
D.Remember to play a supporting role.
E.After all,the future will be full of hope.
F.Their heart will heal and life will go on.
G.That’s certainly an option,but it’s not often a good one.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种安慰伤心的朋友的方法。
36.G 上文讲在面对需要安慰的朋友时,一些人因担心说错话或做的不合适而选择什么都不做,下文“There’s no one perfect way to respond or to support someone you care about,but there are some good ground rules.”与上文语意有转折关系。G项“That’s certainly an option,but it’s not often a good one.(这当然是一个选择,但通常不是一个好选择。)”中的That指代上文“choose to do nothing at all ”,“but it’s not often a good one”引出下文,在该段中起承上启下的作用。故选G项。
37.D 设空处是段首中心句。由下文“You are not supposed to be a central figure when your friend feels sad.”以及段尾句“So follow their lead.”可知,全段讲述的是,安慰悲伤的朋友,不要以自我为中心,要以朋友的感受为主。D项“Remember to play a supporting role.(记住扮演配角。)”符合语境。故选D项。
38.C 上文“Keep in mind that being with someone who is in pain isn’t easy.Your friend cannot show up for their part of the relationship very well,and you will likely get hurt.Don’t take it personally.”中说到陪伴痛苦的朋友可能受到朋友的伤害,但不要认为是针对你,C 项“Instead,please be tolerant of them.(相反,请包容他们。)”讲要包容,意义上是顺承关系,且其中的代词“them”指代上文“Your friend”。故选C项。
39.A 设空处是段首中心句。根据段中内容可知,作者建议让他们知道你关心他们,让他们平静下来,A 项“Show your love.(表达你的爱。)”语意相关,其中“Show”指的就是文中“Hug your friend,rub their back,and touch their arm.”行为。故选A项。
40.F 上文“Give your friend hope that things will eventually get better.”主要是说给朋友希望,让朋友明白一切最终都会好起来,F项“Their heart will heal and life will go on.(他们的心会自愈,生活也会继续。)”与上文是顺承关系,是给朋友希望的结果。故选F项。
第三部分 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)
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。
Music is my first love.I can sit down at the piano and 41 all about my problems.During the lowest moment in my life,music was my greatest comfort.
After 42 service in the army,I became an iron worker.A few years ago,the one-bedroom bungalow(平房)I 43 in Massachusetts was sold.Though the landlord(房东) gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live,nothing affordable 44 .Eventually,I packed up my 45 and slept in my car,thinking it would only be 46 .But weeks turned into months and the months into years.The one thing that kept me alive was 47 .While I had developed cataracts(白内障),nothing could keep my fingers from finding the right keys.
One Christmas Eve,I was driving to where I would 48 my car and sleep at night when another car came around the corner and into my way.With my only home destroyed,I felt as if my life were out of 49 and would never get back on key again.
50 Bruce Knight,a retired firefighter drove me to a 51 shelter in Maine,where I met case managers from Volunteers of America’s Veterans Services.With their help,I moved into their transitional housing,and got the surgery I needed to 52 my eyesight.Almost every day,I’d play for hours, 53 lost in the music.People would gather around my piano,singing and 54 .
Thinking back to those days,I realise how blessed I’ve been that people have helped me when I couldn’t 55 how to help myself.They took me in,and encouraged me to make music.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位退伍老兵失去居所、遭遇白内障的坎坷经历,但是对音乐的热爱以及来自别人的帮助让他走出了人生的低谷。
41.A.handle B.find
C.forget D.cause
答案C
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,音乐是作者的最爱,因此坐在钢琴前演奏音乐,能让作者忘记所有烦恼。handle“应付,处理”;find“发现”;forget“忘记”;cause“造成”。
42.A.continuing B.escaping
C.beginning D.quitting
答案D
解析根据下文“ I became an iron worker.”可知应该是作者退伍后成为一名钢铁工人。continue“继续”;escape“逃脱”;begin“开始”;quit“离开”。quit此处意为“离开工作职位等”。
43.A.rented B.bought
C.built D.decorated
答案A
解析根据下文“Though the landlord gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live”可知作者租的房子被卖掉了。rent“租”;buy“买”;build“建造,建立”;decorate“装饰”。
44.A.set in B.took on
C.turned up D.went down
答案C
解析根据下文“and slept in my car”可知,他能付得起钱的房子一直没有被找到。set in“开始,到来,流行”;take on“承担,雇佣”;turn up“出现,找到”;go down“下跌,蹲下”。
45.A.belongings B.clothes
C.piano D.instruments
答案A
解析根据下文“and slept in my car”可知,作者没有找到住的地方,因此收拾个人行李住进了车里。belongings“行李,财产,所有物”;clothes“衣服”;piano“钢琴”;instrument“仪器,工具”。
46.A.original B.constant
C.normal D.temporary
答案D
解析根据下文“But weeks turned into months and the months into years.”可知,作者本以为住在车里是暂时的。original“原始的”;constant“不变的,恒定的”;normal“正常的”;temporary“暂时的,临时的”。
47.A.food B.music
C.water D.exercise
答案B
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,此处与文章第一段相呼应,在艰难的日子里,是音乐让作者坚持活下来。food“食物”;music“音乐”;water“水”;exercise“练习,操练”。
48.A.park B.repair
C.wash D.crash
答案A
解析根据下文“and sleep at night ”可知,作者要回到可以停车睡觉的地方。park“停放(车辆)”;repair“修理,修复”;wash“洗”;crash“碰撞”。
49.A.control B.sight
C.reach D.tune
答案D
解析该句是一个比喻句,根据下文“would never get back on key again”可知,作者失去了作为家的地方停车睡觉,感觉生活就像走了调的歌曲一样。control“控制”;sight“视力,景象”;reach“范围,延伸”;tune“曲调,和谐”。
50.A.Thanks to B.Aside from
C.Regardless of D.Instead of
答案A
解析根据下文“a retired firefighter drove me to a shelter in Maine”可知,在作者走投无路时,幸亏一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。thanks to“由于,幸亏”;aside from“除……以外”;regardless of“不管,不顾”;instead of“代替,而不是”。
51.A.safe B.perfect
C.homeless D.simple
答案C
解析根据上文作者的遭遇和下文“shelter in Maine”可知,一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。safe“安全的”;perfect“完美的,最好的”;homeless“无家可归的”;simple“简单的”。
52.A.keep B.recover
C.test D.block
答案B
解析根据上文“While I had developed cataracts”可知,作者做手术是为了恢复视力。keep“保持”;recover“恢复,弥补”;test“测验,考查”;block“阻止,阻塞”。
53.A.seriously B.slightly
C.obviously D.totally
答案D
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,作者喜欢音乐,因此在弹奏钢琴时会完全沉浸在其中。seriously“严重地”;slightly“些微地,轻微地”;obviously“显然地”;totally“完全地”。
54.A.laughing B.clapping
C.arguing D.discussing
答案B
解析根据上文“singing and”可知,作者弹奏钢琴时,周围的人会随着音乐唱歌、拍手。laugh“大笑”;clap“鼓掌,拍手”;argue“争吵”;discuss“讨论”。
55.A.see B.imagine
C.feel D.believe
答案A
解析根据下文“how to help myself”可知,在作者遭遇不幸,不明白该如何自助时,很多人帮了他,因此他感到自己是有福的、幸运的。see“明白,看见”;imagine“想象”;feel“感觉”;believe“相信”。
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。
I have never liked my English name.My parents didn’t know that Cindy was short for Cynthia,or that Cindy Brady was the Cindy of the moment.They56.(choose)it because it sounds like my Chinese name,Shin-tzer.
My name isn’t full of flowers like most Chinese girls’ names.My grandfather wanted me to have57.(strong) of character,not mere physical beauty.“Cindy” seems colorless by comparison.It’s just a couple of syllables that sound good together.
I grew up58.(speak)English and eating with a fork.Yet the customs about names are extremely 59.(tradition),down to our use of an ancient naming poem.
Most Chinese names are ones of a kind,a coupling of two words out of thousands of possibilities expressing60. family’s hopes for the child.It was March when my brother and his wife 61.(expect)their second boy.The emails began to fly as we conferred about the baby’s Chinese name.My brother’s wife is a Korean,so the name had to sound good 62.Korean,too.One thing was certain—his name would contain the word “shi”,or “world”,63. can also mean “generation”.We are on the 64.(six) word of a couplet that my family has used to name its 65.(son)for generations.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述自己名字的由来及成长经历,介绍了中国人起名的特点及寓意。
56.chose 考查动词的时态。父母为作者起名字的事情发生在过去,所以此处用一般过去时。
57.strength 考查名词。作者的祖父想让作者意志力坚强。have在此为实义动词,意为“有”,后跟名词作宾语。
58.speaking 考查非谓语动词。此处的主语“I”与动词speak之间为逻辑上的主谓关系,故填speaking作伴随状语。空后的“and eating”也为提示。
59.traditional 考查形容词。根据空前的“are extremely”可知,此处应用形容词作表语。
60.the 考查冠词。根据句意可知,此处为特指,且与下文的“the child”相呼应。
61.were expecting 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。此处叙述的是发生在过去的事情,应用过去时态,且表示过去某一阶段持续的动作,故用过去进行时;主语“my brother and his wife”与expect为主谓关系,故此处用主动语态;且本句是由“and”连接的两个并列主语,故谓语应为复数形式。
62.in 考查介词。表示用某种语言用介词in。
63.which 考查定语从句。此处用which引导非限制性定语从句,且在从句中作主语,修饰先行词“the word ‘shi’,or ‘world’”。
64.sixth 考查数词。此处表示第六个字,故应用序数词,表示“第六个”。
65.sons 考查名词的数。根据语境可知,此处指给祖祖辈辈的子孙起名,故用复数形式。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你在伦敦某校做交换生,学校准备成立一个以中国文化为活动主题的俱乐部。请你用英语写一篇短文,向同学们介绍你希望成立的俱乐部。内容包括:
1.情况简介;
2.目的和意义;
3.你的期待。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
What I have in mind is that a Chinese calligraphy club shall be established.
参考范文
What I have in mind is that a Chinese calligraphy club shall be established.Chinese calligraphy,a form of art with a long history,stands for the civilization of ancient China.Anyone interested can learn more about the profound Chinese culture.
Members will have a get-together once a week,each time with a different activity related to Chinese calligraphy.Some basic Chinese handwriting skills will be taught and famous Chinese calligraphy works will be appreciated as well.Moreover,lectures on related topics will be given and interesting competitions will be held.
Hopefully,our club will have a membership of 20 students at most for the time being.Welcome to join us!
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。
Brady was a recently retired search and rescue dog.He was not happy and missed his owner Al because Al had gone out on a rescue mission without him.Al’s nephew Steve took Brady along when he and his friend Zach went on a overnight hike.But suddenly Steve and Zach smelled something burning and they realised that lightning had set the woods on fire.Wind-blown flame had leaped from the top of one tree to another.The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox and the thunderstorm wasn’t helping much.It had more wind and lightning than rain.Zach pulled Steve’s arm.“Let’s go!We can make it back to the river we crossed today.” Steve pulled Brady’s leash and their heads down against the strong fire-wind,they hurried down the path they had followed earlier.The air was full of smoke,and pine branches broke from burning trees with a crisp sound.Steve kept his eyes on the route.All they had to do was to make it down to the river...
Brady barked a sharp warning.Ahead of them lay a dense curtain of smoke across the path.They’d never make it through that.They would have to find another escape route.The dog was pulling at his leash trying to draw them away from the smoke.This was what Brady was trained to do,and yet Steve was uneasy.It seemed to him they were moving away from the river.
Brady lifted his head and smelled the smoky wind.Suddenly,the dog ran away and disappeared.The boys yelled and shouted for him,but he didn’t come back.
They had no choice but to leave him behind.Heartsick,Steve and Zach went up a slope.He couldn’t blame Brady for panicking and escaping.He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue.They hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark,and Brady came running toward him.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried.
Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.
参考范文
“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried.Brady stopped directly in front of him and started pushing him back toward the slope they’d just climbed.When Steve still didn’t get it,Brady grabbed the boy’s jeans and pulled harder.The message was clear,but Steve hesitated.Of course he remembered what his uncle had said about Brady saving his life,but that had been a long time ago.Was he still sharp enough to get them through this?Brady pulled again,urgently.“OK,big guy,” Steve decided.
Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.Several times the big dog stopped to get his escape route.Often he changed direction.Steve had no idea how long they’d walked.He just held onto Brady’s leash with one hand and kept putting one foot in front of the other.He was almost numb when he heard the wonderful sound of rushing water.The river!With a yell the boys ran unsteadily forward until they jumped in the cool,running water.“Brady,you did it!”
UNIT 11单元测评(二)
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:Can you tell me where the nearest public bathroom is,please?
M:Actually,I’m looking for one myself!Maybe we should ask that policeman over there in front of the post office.I’m sure he’d know.
1.What does the woman want to do?
A.Mail a letter.
B.Use the restroom.
C.Find the police station.
答案B
W:If I go to Washington,DC,will you meet me there?
M:I have to go to New York.But if I have time,I’ll meet you there on Friday.
2.What will the man do first?
A.Go to New York.
B.Meet the woman.
C.Visit Washington,DC.
答案A
M:Who is that guy cutting the grass across the street?
W:That’s Dr Philips.He just moved in to the Hendersons’ old house last weekend.You should go over there and introduce yourself.
M:Good idea.I could always use a new friend.
3.What is the relationship between the woman and Dr Philips?
A.Hostess and gardener.
B.Neighbours.
C.Doctor and patient.
答案B
W:Are you making faces at me?You know I can see your reflection while I’m putting on my makeup...
M:Oh,man!Your back was to me the whole time.I thought you had eyes in the back of your head...
4.How does the man probably feel?
A.Surprised.
B.Angry.
C.Excited.
答案A
M:Let’s buy the cake today.Strawberry,right?
W:Yes,but it might go bad before Steven comes home in two days.I’ll pick it up tomorrow.I get out of class early on Thursdays anyway.
5.What day is it today?
A.Tuesday.
B.Wednesday.
C.Thursday.
答案B
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
M:The sun is so bright here by the pool!I wish I had my hat.
W:You left it at home?
M:I think so.It was in my suitcase before we went to the airport,but I must have taken it out.
W:What about your sunglasses?
M:Well,those broke on the first day.They fell onto the beach,and I sat on them by accident.
W:You’ve had some bad luck on this vacation so far,honey!Hey,let’s go to the hotel gift shop and buy you a new hat.I want to get a new bathing suit anyway.
M:Great!Let me just get my wallet...
W:What’s wrong?
M:You’re not going to believe what I left back in the room...
6.What happened to the man’s sunglasses?
A.They fell into the pool.
B.He destroyed them by accident.
C.He left them back in the room.
答案B
7.Where does the woman suggest they go?
A.The pool.
B.The beach.
C.The gift shop.
答案C
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
M:There are a few things I should tell you about my family before we go to dinner.
W:OK.Tell me.
M:My aunt June is very nice,but she often forgets what she’s talking about.
W:That sounds like my grandma.
M:My uncle Wade is really smart,but he falls asleep really easily,sometimes at the dinner table.
W:That’s strange,but okay.What about your grandparents?
M:They love having people over for dinner.My grandpa Joe likes to tell stories,and my grandma Jean will show you her picture album.
W:Don’t worry.We will get along just fine.I’ve even made a pie for them.
M:That is very thoughtful of you.
W:I was going to bring them some roses I grew,but I changed my mind.Should I buy them a gift?
M:That’s not necessary.I’m sure they’ll be happy just to meet you.
8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Aunt and nephew.
B.Brother and sister.
C.Boyfriend and girlfriend.
答案C
9.Who enjoys showing photos?
A.Joe. B.Jean. C.June.
答案B
10.What will the woman bring to dinner?
A.Something she baked.
B.Something she planted.
C.Something she bought.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
W:How was your last day of school,Johnny?Tell me all about it.
M:It was so much fun,Mom!Right after lunch,we watched the school’s performance of The Wizard of Oz.
W:Don’t you have a couple of friends in that play?
M:Yeah.Chris and Lina were in the play.
W:How did the awards go?Did you win anything?
M:The awards were boring.I won “Most Improved Musician” and “Outstanding Achievement in Math”.
W:But that’s great!Why was it boring?
M:Because after our awards,we had to watch the 9th and 10th graders get theirs.Those younger kids always take so long!
W:What about your friends?
M:Mary won “Best Athlete” and Paul won “Outstanding Academic Achievement”.
W:Good for them.Are you going somewhere this evening?I was just about to make some dinner.
M:We have the school dance,remember?I’m going to shower and go back to school.
W:All right.Have a good time!
11.What event took place right after lunch?
A.A dance.
B.A ceremony.
C.A play.
答案C
12.What grade did Johnny probably just finish?
A.Grade 11.
B.Grade 10.
C.Grade 9.
答案A
13.Who won an award for their achievement in sports?
A.Chris.
B.Paul.
C.Mary.
答案C
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
W:That was a good presentation.It seems you’ve watched a lot of movies!
M:I watch one every night.
W:Seriously?Doesn’t that get expensive?
M:Not really.
W:But movie tickets cost a lot,don’t they?
M:Oh,I watch the movies on my computer.I pay for subscriptions to different movie websites.They usually cost only a few dollars per month.That’s how I find most of the films I like to watch.But I can watch some for free,especially the older movies.I can find a lot of them on YouTube.
W:That’s cool.I usually watch films on TV.But why do you watch so many movies?I would get bored.
M:I do it mainly because I can learn about other cultures.I watch a lot of foreign films.I like learning different languages,too.So,I can even understand some films that aren’t in English.Through movies,I can get a better idea about the world history,too.
W:That’s a neat way to look at it.I’m taking a Greek history class right now.But the subject isn’t exactly the most exciting thing in the world to me.Can you recommend any good films?Maybe they will help me pay more attention in class.
M:I can’t think about that right now,but I’ll check when I get home after classes are over.
14.How does the man find movies to watch?
A.He searches the Internet.
B.He goes to the theater.
C.He turns on the television.
答案A
15.What is the man’s main reason for watching movies?
A.He wants to take a break from school.
B.He learns languages through movies.
C.He is interested in different cultures.
答案C
16.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.At school.
B.At a theatre.
C.At home.
答案A
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
M:Huacachina is a remote village in the country of Peru.After flying into the capital of Lima,you need to take a bus to Ica.If you like visiting ancient temples,you can go to Comatrana instead.It is nearer to Huacachina than Ica.Keep in mind that taxis here will charge you more money,because they are the only way into Huacachina.Fortunately,it is only a 20-minute ride.Once you get to Huacachina,you will realize it is completely surrounded by desert as far as the eyes can see.In the middle of the small village is a small natural lake.Villagers say the lake looks like a mirror,and that the blue sky above looks like an upside-down ocean.The mud from its green waters is said to have deep curing qualities.For entertainment you can bathe in the lake,drive sand-vehicles,or explore the village,which takes less than 10 minutes to walk across.If you want a peaceful vacation in a unique place,Huacachina is the hidden treasure you are looking for.
17.Which city is the closest to Huacachina?
A.Ica.
B.Comatrana.
C.Lima.
答案B
18.What makes Huacachina so remote?
A.It’s in a desert.
B.It’s on an island.
C.It’s in the mountains.
答案A
19.How might the lake in Huacachina be described?
A.It is blue like the sky.
B.It is deep like the ocean.
C.It is shiny like the glass.
答案C
20.What is the best way to get around the village?
A.Taking a taxi.
B.Walking.
C.Taking a bus.
答案B
第二部分 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。
A
Music
Opera at Music Hall:1243 Elm Street.The season runs June through August,with additional performances in March and September.The Opera honours Enjoy the Arts membership discounts.Phone:241-2742.http://www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra:The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street,which offers several concerts from March through June.Call 723-1182 for more information.http://www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra:At Music Hall and Riverbend.For ticket sales,call 381-3300.Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend.http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music(CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园)of the university,usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.CCM organizes a variety of events,including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet,CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra,and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music.Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.http://www.ccm.uc.edu /events /calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater:6295 Kellogg Ave.Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).Big name shows all summer long!Phone:232-6220.http://www.riverbendmusic.com.
【语篇解读】本文是几则广告。文章主要介绍了五个网站上的歌剧及管弦乐等的表演地点、时间、联系方式等信息。
21.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?
A.241-2742. B.723-1182.
C.381-3300. D.232-6220.
答案A
解析细节理解题。只有第一则广告Opera at Music Hall是歌剧的演出,根据此段中的“Phone:241-2742.”可知,如果想看歌剧应拨打此电话。故选A项 。
22.Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards?
A.Music Hall.
B.Memorial Hall.
C.Patricia Cobbett Theater.
D.Riverbend Music Theater.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第四则广告中的“...usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.”及“Students with ID cards can attend the events for free.”可知,带有身份证的学生可以在Patricia Cobbett Theater免费观看CCM组织的一系列的演出。故选C项。
23.How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?
A.It has seats in the open air.
B.It gives shows all year round.
C.It offers membership discounts.
D.It presents famous musical works.
答案A
解析细节理解题。将第五则广告与其他四则广告进行比较。根据第五则广告中的“Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference).”可知,只有Riverbend Music Theater拥有在户外的座位,而其他四则广告并未提到。故选A项。
B
When I was 9,we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow,London on a gray January morning.Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days,I felt at a loss and out of place.Until I made a discovery.
Southbank,at an eastern bend in the Thames,is the center of British skateboarding,where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke our own language.And my favourite:Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant don’t worry about it.Once,when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆),I fell onto the stones,damaging a nerve in my hand,and Toby came over,helping me up:Safe,man.Safe.A few minutes later,when I landed the trick,my friends beat their boards loud,shouting:“Safe!Safe!Safe!” And that’s what mattered—landing tricks,being a good skater.
When I was 15,my family moved to Washington.I tried skateboarding there,but the locals were far less welcoming.Within a couple of years,I’d given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004,I found myself wandering down to Southbank,spending hours there.I’ve travelled back several times since,most recently this past spring.The day was cold but clear:tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters.Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards,I found my way to the beam.Then a rail—thin teenager,in a baggy white T-shirt,skidded(滑)up to the beam.He sat next to me.He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caught a few of his glances.“I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him.Then,slowly,he began to nod his head.“Safe,man.Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said.“Safe.”
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者自己的经历。作者起初搬到伦敦很不习惯,但是由于找到了玩滑板的地方,结识了玩滑板的朋友,因此很快适应了新环境。成年后的作者重返伦敦后,经常去之前玩滑板的地方寻找自己的回忆,在与一个玩滑板的孩子打招呼的时候,找到了久违的熟悉感。
24.What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?
A.He felt disappointed.
B.He gave up his hobby.
C.He liked the weather there.
D.He had disagreements with his family.
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,除了作者之外的家里人都很快适应了这座城市。没有了作者喜爱的沙滩和蓝天,作者感到迷茫和无措。显然,作者刚到伦敦的时候不能很好地融入新的城市,感到很沮丧,故选A项。
25.What do the underlined words “Safe!Safe!Safe!” probably mean?
A.Be careful! B.Well done!
C.No way! D.Don’t worry!
答案B
解析词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“And that’s what mattered—landing tricks,being a good skater.(那才是真正重要的——掌握了滑板的落地技巧才是一名好的滑板玩家。)”可知,作者掌握了滑板落地技巧,因此他的朋友大声欢呼,由此推断,画线部分是赞美的含义,结合选项,故选B项。
26.Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?
A.To join the skateboarding.
B.To make new friends.
C.To learn more tricks.
D.To relive his childhood days.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第四段最后的对话“‘I was a local here 20 years ago,’I told him.Then,slowly,he began to nod his head.‘Safe,man.Safe.’(我告诉他:‘我20年前经常在这里玩滑板。’然后,他缓慢地开始向我点头:‘嗨,你好!’)”可推知,作者去Southbank这个地方是为了寻找自己玩滑板的回忆,故选D项。
27.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A.Children should learn a second language.
B.Sport is necessary for children’s health.
C.Children need a sense of belonging.
D.Seeing the world is a must for children.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据全文内容可知,刚到伦敦作者很不适应,但由于找到了玩滑板的地方,结识了玩滑板的朋友,因此很快适应了。后来作者搬去华盛顿,因为没有遇到很好的玩滑板的朋友,几年之后就不再玩滑板。作者重返伦敦后,经常去之前玩滑板的地方寻找自己的回忆,并找到了自己久违的熟悉感。可见,作者要表达的是,归属感对于孩子来说是很重要的,故选C项。
C
The great thing about libraries is that they house all types of books—from mysteries to biography and dramas—all in one location.The bad thing about libraries is that they house all types of books in one location,and if it’s a location you cannot get to,you are out of luck.Now,mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.
A few years ago,when the Little Free Libraries Movement kicked off,more people of all ages could have access to books.Now,more than 15,000 free book stands can be found across the globe,bringing books to unexpected places.But many folks are simply not in a position to get to the places where the books are.Bookmobile buses are a good solution,but they can be expensive to fund and to operate.
Books on Bikes programs are popping up in areas where there is a strong bike culture,in some regions like Seattle,or a strong need to bring books to the masses,for example,in San Francisco.
The Seattle Public Library’s Books on Bikes program consists of three bike/trailer combos(组合)that librarians bring to community events.The trailers are even Wi-Fi enabled so that visitors can sign up for a library card and browse(浏览) the library’s card catalogue on the spot.
“Seattle has a really strong bike culture so we want to tap into that and provide full-service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart,” librarian Jared Mills said in an interview.
San Francisco’s program,called Bibliobicicleta,was launched in 2013 by librarian Alicia Tapia.Her trailer can hold about 100 books and attracts readers of all ages and income levels.It’s an independent,donation-based library—like a Little Free Library,but on wheels.
When asked why she would start a free library on a bike,Tapia answers,“Why not?Bikes are cool,and can go anywhere.”
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新型的自行车图书馆。和传统的图书馆相比,自行车图书馆灵活机动且成本低廉,对读者也很有吸引力。
28.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Free libraries on bikes.
B.Unique bicycle cultures.
C.Popular online libraries.
D.Various library movements.
答案A
解析主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Now,mobile library solutions are appearing quickly around the country to bring books to people who need them.”和第三段的“Books on Bikes programs are popping up in areas where there is a strong bike culture,in some regions like Seattle,or a strong need to bring books to the masses,for example,in San Francisco.”并结合全文内容可推断,文章主要介绍了新型的自行车免费图书馆,故选A项。
29.What are the advantages of Books on Bikes programs?
A.Good but expensive.
B.Good but hard to operate.
C.Flexible and low cost.
D.Expensive and hard to operate.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Bookmobile buses are a good solution,but they can be expensive to fund and to operate.”并结合第三段内容可知,自行车书籍项目的优势在于机动灵活、成本低廉。故选C项。
30.What do the underlined words in Paragraph 5 are closest in meaning to?
A.Come up with.
B.Stay in touch with.
C.Keep pace with.
D.Make use of.
答案D
解析词义猜测题。根据上文“Seattle has a really strong bike culture”,结合下文“provide full service library programs but do it in a way that is quick and smart”以及“so”和“that”(指代上文提到的西雅图强大的自行车文化)可推断,此处说的是:西雅图有强大的自行车文化,所以我们想要利用这个文化,以一种快速和聪明的方式提供全面服务的图书馆项目。故划线短语“tap into”表示“利用”,与D项意思相近,故选D项。
31.What did Tapia think of the program?
A.Environment-friendly. B.Practical.
C.Controversial. D.Profitable.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段“When asked why she would start a free library on a bike,Tapia answers,‘Why not?Bikes are cool,and can go anywhere.’(当被问到为什么她会推出自行车上的免费图书馆时,塔皮娅回答说:‘为什么不呢?自行车很酷,可以去任何地方。’)”可推断出,Tapia认为自行车图书馆非常方便实用。故选B项。
D
Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”.I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words,because they convey regret,lost opportunities,mistakes,and disappointment.
My father is famous in our family for saying,“Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule.When my children were young and likely to cause accidents,I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment,whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter,or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety.It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships.We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”.When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday,I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here.But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realised that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him.I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something,but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality.And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right,or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection,I know that I’m doing the right thing.I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章讲述了作者认为英语中最悲伤的两个词语是if only,因为它们表达了遗憾。父亲在作者小的时候经常让她提前做一些能防止意外发生的事,因此她懂得珍惜现在所拥有的一切,而且知道自己正在做正确的事。
32.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?
A.Start the car the moment everyone is seated.
B.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.
C.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.
D.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第一、二段的内容可知,作者所说的“‘extra minute’rule”是指在遇事时多思考一分钟,从而可以避免以后遗憾、犯错或失望,故D项“在绊倒别人之前,把障碍物挪走”符合 “‘extra minute’ rule”,故选D项。
33.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .
A.keep her appointment with the eye doctor
B.meet her father who was already an old man
C.join in the holiday celebration of the company
D.finish her work before the deadline approached
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句可知,父亲说在周五去看眼科医生时会经过作者的办公室,虽然那天是假日,但作者想到父亲八十四了,自己不应该放弃每一次见父亲的机会,于是又改口说那天上班。由此可知作者决定在星期五去她的办公室,是为了见她已经年迈的父亲。故选B项。
34.How does the author buy herself peace of mind?
A.By keeping herself busy.
B.By always doing the urgent thing.
C.By accompanying her parents every day and night.
D.By doing everything possible to avoid something unpleasant.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中“but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality”可知,为了获得内心的平静,少留下遗憾,作者尽可能做到未雨绸缪,故选D项。
35.What is the best title for the passage?
A.To Keep Emotional Well-being
B.To Prevent “If Only” Moments
C.To Follow the Most Useful Rule
D.To Achieve the Peace of Mind
答案B
解析主旨大意题。通读文章可知,本文主要叙述了作者通过“‘extra minute’ rule”来避免以后说“if only”的情况。“if only”作为线索贯穿了整篇文章,且第一段也提到了“the saddest words”,其他选项比较笼统,不能涵盖本文内容。所以这篇文章最好的题目是“防止出现‘if only’的情况”,故选B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。
Many people truly want to help a friend who is in pain.But words often fail us at times like these,leaving us stammering(结巴) for the right thing to say.Some people are so afraid to say or do the wrong thing that they choose to do nothing at all. 36 There’s no one perfect way to respond or to support someone you care about,but there are some good ground rules.
37 You are not supposed to be a central figure when your friend feels sad.You may say you would have done things differently if this unlucky thing had happened to you.Of course,I hope you don’t get the chance to find out.The unhappiness belongs to your friend.So follow their lead.
Keep in mind that being with someone who is in pain isn’t easy.Your friend cannot show up for their part of the relationship very well,and you will likely get hurt.Don’t take it personally. 38 In fact,one of the best things you can do for a friend in sorrow is to forecast their needs.Don’t say,“Call me if there’s anything I can do,” because your friend will not call.What you should do is to make concrete offers:“I will stop by each morning on my way to work and take your dog for a quick walk.” Then show up and do it.
39 Hug your friend,rub their back,and touch their arm.Comfort them with small physical gestures that let them know you care and calm them.
Give them hope.Give your friend hope that things will eventually get better. 40
A.Show your love.
B.Keep your friend at ease.
C.Instead,please be tolerant of them.
D.Remember to play a supporting role.
E.After all,the future will be full of hope.
F.Their heart will heal and life will go on.
G.That’s certainly an option,but it’s not often a good one.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种安慰伤心的朋友的方法。
36.G 上文讲在面对需要安慰的朋友时,一些人因担心说错话或做的不合适而选择什么都不做,下文“There’s no one perfect way to respond or to support someone you care about,but there are some good ground rules.”与上文语意有转折关系。G项“That’s certainly an option,but it’s not often a good one.(这当然是一个选择,但通常不是一个好选择。)”中的That指代上文“choose to do nothing at all ”,“but it’s not often a good one”引出下文,在该段中起承上启下的作用。故选G项。
37.D 设空处是段首中心句。由下文“You are not supposed to be a central figure when your friend feels sad.”以及段尾句“So follow their lead.”可知,全段讲述的是,安慰悲伤的朋友,不要以自我为中心,要以朋友的感受为主。D项“Remember to play a supporting role.(记住扮演配角。)”符合语境。故选D项。
38.C 上文“Keep in mind that being with someone who is in pain isn’t easy.Your friend cannot show up for their part of the relationship very well,and you will likely get hurt.Don’t take it personally.”中说到陪伴痛苦的朋友可能受到朋友的伤害,但不要认为是针对你,C 项“Instead,please be tolerant of them.(相反,请包容他们。)”讲要包容,意义上是顺承关系,且其中的代词“them”指代上文“Your friend”。故选C项。
39.A 设空处是段首中心句。根据段中内容可知,作者建议让他们知道你关心他们,让他们平静下来,A 项“Show your love.(表达你的爱。)”语意相关,其中“Show”指的就是文中“Hug your friend,rub their back,and touch their arm.”行为。故选A项。
40.F 上文“Give your friend hope that things will eventually get better.”主要是说给朋友希望,让朋友明白一切最终都会好起来,F项“Their heart will heal and life will go on.(他们的心会自愈,生活也会继续。)”与上文是顺承关系,是给朋友希望的结果。故选F项。
第三部分 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)
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。
Music is my first love.I can sit down at the piano and 41 all about my problems.During the lowest moment in my life,music was my greatest comfort.
After 42 service in the army,I became an iron worker.A few years ago,the one-bedroom bungalow(平房)I 43 in Massachusetts was sold.Though the landlord(房东) gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live,nothing affordable 44 .Eventually,I packed up my 45 and slept in my car,thinking it would only be 46 .But weeks turned into months and the months into years.The one thing that kept me alive was 47 .While I had developed cataracts(白内障),nothing could keep my fingers from finding the right keys.
One Christmas Eve,I was driving to where I would 48 my car and sleep at night when another car came around the corner and into my way.With my only home destroyed,I felt as if my life were out of 49 and would never get back on key again.
50 Bruce Knight,a retired firefighter drove me to a 51 shelter in Maine,where I met case managers from Volunteers of America’s Veterans Services.With their help,I moved into their transitional housing,and got the surgery I needed to 52 my eyesight.Almost every day,I’d play for hours, 53 lost in the music.People would gather around my piano,singing and 54 .
Thinking back to those days,I realise how blessed I’ve been that people have helped me when I couldn’t 55 how to help myself.They took me in,and encouraged me to make music.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位退伍老兵失去居所、遭遇白内障的坎坷经历,但是对音乐的热爱以及来自别人的帮助让他走出了人生的低谷。
41.A.handle B.find
C.forget D.cause
答案C
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,音乐是作者的最爱,因此坐在钢琴前演奏音乐,能让作者忘记所有烦恼。handle“应付,处理”;find“发现”;forget“忘记”;cause“造成”。
42.A.continuing B.escaping
C.beginning D.quitting
答案D
解析根据下文“ I became an iron worker.”可知应该是作者退伍后成为一名钢铁工人。continue“继续”;escape“逃脱”;begin“开始”;quit“离开”。quit此处意为“离开工作职位等”。
43.A.rented B.bought
C.built D.decorated
答案A
解析根据下文“Though the landlord gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live”可知作者租的房子被卖掉了。rent“租”;buy“买”;build“建造,建立”;decorate“装饰”。
44.A.set in B.took on
C.turned up D.went down
答案C
解析根据下文“and slept in my car”可知,他能付得起钱的房子一直没有被找到。set in“开始,到来,流行”;take on“承担,雇佣”;turn up“出现,找到”;go down“下跌,蹲下”。
45.A.belongings B.clothes
C.piano D.instruments
答案A
解析根据下文“and slept in my car”可知,作者没有找到住的地方,因此收拾个人行李住进了车里。belongings“行李,财产,所有物”;clothes“衣服”;piano“钢琴”;instrument“仪器,工具”。
46.A.original B.constant
C.normal D.temporary
答案D
解析根据下文“But weeks turned into months and the months into years.”可知,作者本以为住在车里是暂时的。original“原始的”;constant“不变的,恒定的”;normal“正常的”;temporary“暂时的,临时的”。
47.A.food B.music
C.water D.exercise
答案B
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,此处与文章第一段相呼应,在艰难的日子里,是音乐让作者坚持活下来。food“食物”;music“音乐”;water“水”;exercise“练习,操练”。
48.A.park B.repair
C.wash D.crash
答案A
解析根据下文“and sleep at night ”可知,作者要回到可以停车睡觉的地方。park“停放(车辆)”;repair“修理,修复”;wash“洗”;crash“碰撞”。
49.A.control B.sight
C.reach D.tune
答案D
解析该句是一个比喻句,根据下文“would never get back on key again”可知,作者失去了作为家的地方停车睡觉,感觉生活就像走了调的歌曲一样。control“控制”;sight“视力,景象”;reach“范围,延伸”;tune“曲调,和谐”。
50.A.Thanks to B.Aside from
C.Regardless of D.Instead of
答案A
解析根据下文“a retired firefighter drove me to a shelter in Maine”可知,在作者走投无路时,幸亏一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。thanks to“由于,幸亏”;aside from“除……以外”;regardless of“不管,不顾”;instead of“代替,而不是”。
51.A.safe B.perfect
C.homeless D.simple
答案C
解析根据上文作者的遭遇和下文“shelter in Maine”可知,一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。safe“安全的”;perfect“完美的,最好的”;homeless“无家可归的”;simple“简单的”。
52.A.keep B.recover
C.test D.block
答案B
解析根据上文“While I had developed cataracts”可知,作者做手术是为了恢复视力。keep“保持”;recover“恢复,弥补”;test“测验,考查”;block“阻止,阻塞”。
53.A.seriously B.slightly
C.obviously D.totally
答案D
解析根据上文“Music is my first love.”可知,作者喜欢音乐,因此在弹奏钢琴时会完全沉浸在其中。seriously“严重地”;slightly“些微地,轻微地”;obviously“显然地”;totally“完全地”。
54.A.laughing B.clapping
C.arguing D.discussing
答案B
解析根据上文“singing and”可知,作者弹奏钢琴时,周围的人会随着音乐唱歌、拍手。laugh“大笑”;clap“鼓掌,拍手”;argue“争吵”;discuss“讨论”。
55.A.see B.imagine
C.feel D.believe
答案A
解析根据下文“how to help myself”可知,在作者遭遇不幸,不明白该如何自助时,很多人帮了他,因此他感到自己是有福的、幸运的。see“明白,看见”;imagine“想象”;feel“感觉”;believe“相信”。
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。
I have never liked my English name.My parents didn’t know that Cindy was short for Cynthia,or that Cindy Brady was the Cindy of the moment.They56.(choose)it because it sounds like my Chinese name,Shin-tzer.
My name isn’t full of flowers like most Chinese girls’ names.My grandfather wanted me to have57.(strong) of character,not mere physical beauty.“Cindy” seems colorless by comparison.It’s just a couple of syllables that sound good together.
I grew up58.(speak)English and eating with a fork.Yet the customs about names are extremely 59.(tradition),down to our use of an ancient naming poem.
Most Chinese names are ones of a kind,a coupling of two words out of thousands of possibilities expressing60. family’s hopes for the child.It was March when my brother and his wife 61.(expect)their second boy.The emails began to fly as we conferred about the baby’s Chinese name.My brother’s wife is a Korean,so the name had to sound good 62.Korean,too.One thing was certain—his name would contain the word “shi”,or “world”,63. can also mean “generation”.We are on the 64.(six) word of a couplet that my family has used to name its 65.(son)for generations.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述自己名字的由来及成长经历,介绍了中国人起名的特点及寓意。
56.chose 考查动词的时态。父母为作者起名字的事情发生在过去,所以此处用一般过去时。
57.strength 考查名词。作者的祖父想让作者意志力坚强。have在此为实义动词,意为“有”,后跟名词作宾语。
58.speaking 考查非谓语动词。此处的主语“I”与动词speak之间为逻辑上的主谓关系,故填speaking作伴随状语。空后的“and eating”也为提示。
59.traditional 考查形容词。根据空前的“are extremely”可知,此处应用形容词作表语。
60.the 考查冠词。根据句意可知,此处为特指,且与下文的“the child”相呼应。
61.were expecting 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。此处叙述的是发生在过去的事情,应用过去时态,且表示过去某一阶段持续的动作,故用过去进行时;主语“my brother and his wife”与expect为主谓关系,故此处用主动语态;且本句是由“and”连接的两个并列主语,故谓语应为复数形式。
62.in 考查介词。表示用某种语言用介词in。
63.which 考查定语从句。此处用which引导非限制性定语从句,且在从句中作主语,修饰先行词“the word ‘shi’,or ‘world’”。
64.sixth 考查数词。此处表示第六个字,故应用序数词,表示“第六个”。
65.sons 考查名词的数。根据语境可知,此处指给祖祖辈辈的子孙起名,故用复数形式。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你在伦敦某校做交换生,学校准备成立一个以中国文化为活动主题的俱乐部。请你用英语写一篇短文,向同学们介绍你希望成立的俱乐部。内容包括:
1.情况简介;
2.目的和意义;
3.你的期待。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.开头已给出,不计入总词数。
What I have in mind is that a Chinese calligraphy club shall be established.
参考范文
What I have in mind is that a Chinese calligraphy club shall be established.Chinese calligraphy,a form of art with a long history,stands for the civilization of ancient China.Anyone interested can learn more about the profound Chinese culture.
Members will have a get-together once a week,each time with a different activity related to Chinese calligraphy.Some basic Chinese handwriting skills will be taught and famous Chinese calligraphy works will be appreciated as well.Moreover,lectures on related topics will be given and interesting competitions will be held.
Hopefully,our club will have a membership of 20 students at most for the time being.Welcome to join us!
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。
Brady was a recently retired search and rescue dog.He was not happy and missed his owner Al because Al had gone out on a rescue mission without him.Al’s nephew Steve took Brady along when he and his friend Zach went on a overnight hike.But suddenly Steve and Zach smelled something burning and they realised that lightning had set the woods on fire.Wind-blown flame had leaped from the top of one tree to another.The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox and the thunderstorm wasn’t helping much.It had more wind and lightning than rain.Zach pulled Steve’s arm.“Let’s go!We can make it back to the river we crossed today.” Steve pulled Brady’s leash and their heads down against the strong fire-wind,they hurried down the path they had followed earlier.The air was full of smoke,and pine branches broke from burning trees with a crisp sound.Steve kept his eyes on the route.All they had to do was to make it down to the river...
Brady barked a sharp warning.Ahead of them lay a dense curtain of smoke across the path.They’d never make it through that.They would have to find another escape route.The dog was pulling at his leash trying to draw them away from the smoke.This was what Brady was trained to do,and yet Steve was uneasy.It seemed to him they were moving away from the river.
Brady lifted his head and smelled the smoky wind.Suddenly,the dog ran away and disappeared.The boys yelled and shouted for him,but he didn’t come back.
They had no choice but to leave him behind.Heartsick,Steve and Zach went up a slope.He couldn’t blame Brady for panicking and escaping.He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue.They hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark,and Brady came running toward him.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried.
Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.
参考范文
“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried.Brady stopped directly in front of him and started pushing him back toward the slope they’d just climbed.When Steve still didn’t get it,Brady grabbed the boy’s jeans and pulled harder.The message was clear,but Steve hesitated.Of course he remembered what his uncle had said about Brady saving his life,but that had been a long time ago.Was he still sharp enough to get them through this?Brady pulled again,urgently.“OK,big guy,” Steve decided.
Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.Several times the big dog stopped to get his escape route.Often he changed direction.Steve had no idea how long they’d walked.He just held onto Brady’s leash with one hand and kept putting one foot in front of the other.He was almost numb when he heard the wonderful sound of rushing water.The river!With a yell the boys ran unsteadily forward until they jumped in the cool,running water.“Brady,you did it!”
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