综合能力测试六(Unit 6)

时间：120分钟　满分：120分

第一部分：听力(略)

第二部分：阅读理解(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

The World's Greatest Bookstores

Cafebreria El Péndulo,  Mexico City, Mexico

Part cafe, part coffee house, part bar and part bookstore, Cafebreria El Péndulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live plants add lots of green. The store is named for a huge pendulum (钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.

Stanfords, London and Bristol, England

Established in 1853, Stanfords boasts that it offers the world's largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the enormous National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London; it was created in 2003 to celebrate the store's 150th birthday.

Rizzoli, New York City, New York

For almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. It specializes in illustrated (有插图的) books about the way people work and live, such as fashion, photography, decoration design, cooking and architecture. Take a master class in flower design, attend a lecture and book signing, or drop in for a cooking show or book a launch party.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Often described as one of the world's most beautiful bookstores, El Ateneo is housed in an historic theater much as it was when the theater opened in 1919. After customers browse the shelves, they can drink coffee and listen to music from a stage hidden in red curtains where tango dancers once performed. While most of the store's books are in Spanish, they are available in a range of subjects.

本文是一篇应用文，介绍了世界上最大的四家书店。

21．What is Cafebreria El Péndulo noted for?

A．The larger shelves.   B．Its unique symbol.

C．The tasty coffee.   D．Its interesting location.

答案：B

解析：细节理解题。根据第一部分中的“The store is named for a huge pendulum (钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.”可知，该书店以大钟摆这个独特的标志而出名，故B项正确。

22．Which bookstore is the best choice for travellers to buy a tourist handbook?

A．Rizzoli.

B．Stanfords.

C．El Ateneo Grand Splendid.

D．Cafebreria El Péndulo.

答案：B

解析：细节理解题。根据第二部分中的“it offers the world's largest selection of travel books and maps.”可知，Stanfords主营旅游书籍和地图，所以它是买旅游手册的最佳选择，故B项正确。

23．What subject are books in Rizzoli about?

A．History.   B．Cartoon.

C．Lifestyle.   D．Literature.

答案：C

解析：推理判断题。根据第三部分中的“It specializes in illustrated (有插图的) books about the way people work and live...”可知，Rizzoli的书籍以生活方式类为主，故C项正确。

B

It is with mixed emotions that I went to the young criminal center every few months to give vaccinations (接种疫苗). On the one hand, I feel lucky to be able to provide a service that may have a positive health effect on the residents. But, on the other hand, I feel a sense of sadness and disappointment as I see the prisoners being escorted (押送) by guards to the nursing unit.

My last visit was very memorable. For some reason, there was a lightness in the air. More than ever before, I felt a lightness as I spoke with each person. We shared stories and smiles and fears. Even the toughest prisoners seemed to be surrounded by light. As a mother, I saw them as not only youth, being punished for crimes, but also as children who have the potential to change for the better. Most of them wanted to talk longer! They were reaching out to us! It felt right.

There was one more prisoner. He was limited to a different unit in a lonely cell. We were asked if we were okay going down there. We said that we were. Two guards escorted us down and when we entered the area, instant tears welled up in my eyes. The area was sad. These guards didn't smile. We entered the cell and had to make do with what was there.

We were done but I didn't want to leave. I gave the 17 year old a gentle touch and smile as I explained what to do regarding the side effects. At first there was no response, so I just looked down at his bare feet and then to my supplies. I thought that I had better pack up. Suddenly, he looked up at me and smiled before he said “Thanks” and then he gave me a thumbs­up. I smiled back and said, “You're welcome. Take care of yourself.”

It was wonderful to receive a kind response from someone who was in such a harsh place. As we walked back to the main entrance, we didn't speak. Where there can be a smile, there is hope. Sometimes smiles can be very powerful.

本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者到青年犯罪中心为这些年轻的罪犯打疫苗的经历。

24．What can we know about the young in the young criminal center?

A．They received regular medical service.

B．They were treated unfairly.

C．They stayed in bad conditions.

D．They were forced to take treatment.

答案：A

解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It is with mixed emotions that I went to the young criminal center every few months to give vaccinations(接种疫苗)”可知，作者每隔几个月就会去给这些年轻的罪犯接种疫苗，这说明这些年轻人接受了定期的医疗服务，故A项正确。

25．What was special about the center the last time the author went there?

A．She was asked to share stories.

B．Every prisoner was kind to her.

C．The young people talked freely.

D．She sensed a relaxing atmosphere.

答案：D

解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“For some reason, there was a lightness in the air. More than ever before, I felt a lightness as I spoke with each person.”可知，上次作者去犯罪中心，她感受到了一种轻松的氛围，故D项正确。

26．What did the young man think of the author?

A．He disliked her for her sympathy.

B．He really appreciated her kindness.

C．He thought she would change his life.

D．He thought she was just an ordinary doctor.

答案：B

解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“smiled before he said ‘Thanks’ and then he gave me a thumbs­up.”可知，他向作者道谢并对作者竖起了大拇指，由此可知，这位年轻人对作者的善意很感激，故B项正确。

27．What impressed the author most in this story?

A．The young man's smile.

B．The medical care for prisoners.

C．The punishment to the prisoners.

D．The difference between the young man and others.

答案：A

解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Sometimes smiles can be very powerful”可知，作者对这位年轻人的微笑印象最为深刻，故A项正确。

C

Pollution's serious effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years. Most scientists agree that efforts are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.

As we know, the construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution.So green buildings are in great need.

The environmental benefits of green buildings include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity (生物多样性), improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the protection of natural resources. Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.

The process of building green houses includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind.Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamboo and straw.In addition, recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.

Careful site selection is important to minimize (使减少到最低限度) human effects on the surrounding environment.For example, placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes (微风) and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses.More energy and expenses are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build the small ones.

Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and costs.These roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.

Other features of green buildings often include energy and water protection, recycling and waste reduction.In addition, renewable energy sources such as solar power, water power and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and decreases the influence on the environment.

本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了绿色建筑的优势和特色。

28．What can we know about green buildings?

A．Producing no waste.

B．Only using clean energy.

C．Being made of new materials.

D．Being environment­friendly.

答案：D

解析：推理判断题。根据对全文的整体理解特别是第三段的内容可推知，绿色建筑整体上是环保的，故选D。

29．What is a green building probably like according to the fifth paragraph?

A．Large.   B．Small.

C．Green.   D．Low.

答案：B

解析：细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句“More energy and expenses are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build the small ones.”可推知，绿色建筑应该倾向于小型建筑，而非高楼大厦，故选B。

30．What is the purpose of using green roofs?

A．To fit the environment.   B．To keep warm.

C．To collect nature water.   D．To reduce costs.

答案：D

解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and costs.”可知，绿色屋顶可以降低能源使用和成本，故选D。

31．What is the text mainly about?

A．Promoting energy efficiency.

B．Environmental benefits.

C．Green buildings.

D．Ecosystems and biodiversity.

答案：C

解析：主旨大意题。根据文章的关键词“green buildings”和对全文的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲的是绿色建筑，故选C。

D

If you live in Washington, D．C., or Redwood, Calif., you may have glimpsed a small, boxy robot rolling along a local sidewalk, minding it's own business, but attracting the attention of many a curious onlooker. The autonomous machines were part of a pilot program last year by Starship Technologies focused on delivering meals from local restaurants in dozens of cities around the world.

“Today, more than ever, people lead a busy and diverse life，” Lex Bayer, Starship's CEO, said in a statement online. “The hassle of needing to rearrange your life for a delivery will become a thing of the past. You don't have to switch your working from home day, reschedule meetings, visit a locker, drive to a post office or contact a deliveryman all because of a missed delivery.”

The package delivery service is not available to everyone just yet. The company said it's rolling out the service in Milton Keynes, England. The wheeled robots have a top speed of 4 mph and can detect obstacles from as far as 30 feet away.“The robot can operate through just about anything，”Nick Handrick, head of operations for Starship's D．C.office, told The Washington Post's Maura Judkis last year.“If you had something in the way—a stick—it's able to climb the edges of a road.”

By giving customers control of when deliveries occur, Starship Technologies is offering its service as a way to battle package theft. In its announcement, the company cited statistics from a Wakefield Research Poll for Comcast last year that found that 3 in 10 Americans who live in houses or townhouses have had packages stolen.

To sign up for the service, which costs a little more than $10 per month, customers need to download the company's app. Customers then create a “Starship Delivery Address”， a unique address inside a Starship facility, instead of a residence, where they can have packages sent from places such as Amazon. com. Once a package is delivered to the Starship address, customers receive a text that allows them to schedule a home delivery via robot.

本文一篇说明文，主要介绍了一项新科技发明——世界上第一个机器人包裹递送服务。

32．Which can best replace the underlined word “hassle” in Paragraph 2?

A．Failure.   B．Expectation.

C．Safety.   D．Trouble.

答案：D

解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词后的内容介绍的人工投递的不便之处可知，此处指为快递而重新安排生活的麻烦将成为过去，由此可知画线词词义为“麻烦”，故D项正确。

33．What problem is the delivery robot facing?

A．There is a limit to its service area.

B．It takes longer to deliver packages.

C．It covers a short distance each time.

D．It can't sense the barriers 20 feet away.

答案：A

解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中“The package delivery service is not available to everyone just yet”可知，快递机器人面对的问题是包裹递送服务还没有提供给每一个人，也就是说它的服务范围有限，故A项正确。

34．How does the package by a robot avoid being stolen?

A．The company shortens the delivery hour.

B．The package is delivered to the house directly.

C．Its delivery time is in the control of customers.

D．The customers are informed of its delivery time in advance.

答案：C

解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“By giving customers control of when deliveries occur, Starship Technologies is offering its service as a way to battle package theft”可知，通过让客户控制送货时间，该公司将其服务定位为打击包裹盗窃的一种方式，故C项正确。

35．What can be inferred about Starship Delivery Address in the last paragraph?

A．It is a real home address of the customers.

B．It can arrange delivery robots for the customers.

C．It is a cheaper solution to the delivery of packages.

D．It sends the packages mainly to some shopping platforms.

答案：B

解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“Once a package is delivered to the Starship address, customers receive a text that allows them to schedule a home delivery via robot”可知，一旦包裹被送到Starship Delivery Address，客户就会收到一个文本，允许他们通过机器人安排一次家庭递送，由此可知，它能够为顾客准备好递送机器人，故B项正确。

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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Ways to Show Your Love Without Words

It's so easy to tell someone that you love him, but can you show your love without using words? __36__. So it's important to learn how to express your love without words. Here are some ways to show your love without words.

● Cook for them

Many people typically cook on special occasions such as Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day and birthdays, but why not cook something special for people you love? Figure out their favorite meal and try to make it today. __37__.

● Send a care package

If someone you love lives far away from you, why not send him a care package? __38__. You can still show them that you really care about them. A package of the small things they'll need or like is what you need to show your love without words.

● Listen to them

One of the simplest ways to show your love without words is to listen to them. __39__. If they ask you whether they've told you this story before, why not say “Yes, but could you tell it again because I've forgotten some details？”

● __40__

When it comes to showing somebody you love them without using words, the warmth of kisses and hugs is the best. Whether it's a kiss or a hug，all let them know you care or simply miss them.

A．Physical contact

B．Make time for them

C．When it comes to love, distance is not a problem

D．Listen to each word they say even when it's boring

E．Great actions always speak louder than great words

F．You can even cook it and surprise the people at their workplace or college

G．It's not difficult to pick the phone to call them and ask how their day is going

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几种不用语言就能表达爱意的方式。

36．E　解析：根据本空后的“So it's important to learn how to express your love without words.”可知，所以学习如何不用语言表达你的爱是很重要的，故E项(再美的语言也比不上切实的行动)符合语境。

37．F　解析：根据本空前的“Figure out their favorite meal and try to make it today.”可知，找出他们最喜欢的饭菜，试着今天就做，故F项(你甚至能够在他们工作或上学的地方给他们做顿饭，给他们惊喜)符合语境。

38．C　解析：根据本空前的“If someone you love lives far away from you, why not send him a care package？”可知，如果你爱的人住在离你很远的地方，为什么不给他寄个包裹呢？故C项(当提到爱的时候，距离并不是问题)符合语境。

39．D　解析：根据本段小标题可知，本段的主旨就是倾听他们，故D项(即使你感到厌烦，你也要倾听他们说的每一个字)符合语境。

40．A　解析：根据本段中的“When it comes to showing somebody you love them without using words, the warmth of kisses and hugs is the best.”可知，亲吻和拥抱的温暖是最好的，故A项(身体接触)符合语境。

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。

I teach at a university and recently had an interesting interaction with a student who approached my desk with an assignment. I watched as he __41__ it from his pocket and held the crumpled (皱的) sheet out to me.

“What's that？” I asked. His __42__： “My work.”

I was shocked. All I could do was stare at it long enough to __43__ my voice. Then I told him to redo the assignment and hand it back to me as a clean, __44__ and spotless copy.

If I have some __45__ as a teacher, then this is it: quality. In the long __46__ of my teaching career, I have given my students great creative freedom and __47__ many extensions of deadlines. But my __48__ of quality remains anchored in concrete. I have always felt that should I __49__ on this one essential issue，then all is lost.

So what became of my student with the crumpled paper? He gave me the paper like a soldier presenting something to a king __50__ a cat, which is why I __51__ him. I called him back. We sat down together, and I __52__ his draft, which was disorganized. I explained, quietly and clearly, that one's first effort is exactly that: a start. And we took it from here, moving a paragraph, deleting the __53__ word or sentence, and correcting grammar.

Once those basic things were __54__，my student asked, “Are we done？” “Not yet，” I smiled. “One last step.” I told him to read his work out loud and listen to his words. After he __55__， he lowered the paper and looked at me, with his expression filled with hope.

本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者帮助一个学生修改作业的一次经历。

41．A.ruined   B．pulled

C．blocked   D．harvested

答案：B

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.ruined毁灭；B.pulled抽，拉；C.blocked阻塞；D.harvested收获。根据本空后的“it from his pocket and held the crumpled (皱的) sheet out to me.”可知，我看着他从口袋里掏出皱巴巴的作业递给我，故B项正确。

42．A.belief   B．solution

C．notice   D．response

答案：D

解析：考查名词词义辨析。A.belief信仰；B.solution解决办法；C.notice通知；D.response回答。根据本空前的“I asked.”可知，这里是学生在回答，故D项正确。

43．A.repair   B．recover

C．raise   D．recognize

答案：B

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.repair修理；B.recover恢复；C.raise养育；D.recognize 认出。根据本空前的“I was shocked. All I could do was stare at it long enough to”可知，我很震惊，学生竟然交上来这样的作业，因此我好长时间说不出话来，故B项正确。

44．A.explicit   B．flat

C．long   D．sharp

答案：B

解析：考查形容词词义辨析。A.explicit明确的；B.flat平整的；C.long长的；D.sharp 锋利的。根据语境可知，我让他做一份干净、平整、不勾不抹的作业交给我，故B项正确。

45．A.complaint   B．celebration

C．appreciation   D．attraction

答案：A

解析：考查名词词义辨析。A.complaint抱怨；B.celebration庆祝；C.appreciation感激；D.attraction 吸引力。根据本空后的“as a teacher, then this is it: quality.”可知，作为一名教师，如果我有什么要抱怨的话，那就是质量，故A项正确。

46．A.lesson   B．distance

C．course   D．silence

答案：C

解析：考查名词词义辨析。A.lesson教训；B.distance距离；C.course过程；D.silence沉默。 根据本空后的“of my teaching career”可知，此处指在我漫长的教学生涯中，故C项正确。

47．A.excused   B．prohibited

C．required   D．allowed

答案：D

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.excused原谅；B.prohibited禁止；C.required要求；D.allowed允许。 根据本空前的“I have given my students great creative freedom and”可知，在我漫长的教学生涯中，我给了学生很大的创作自由，允许他们延迟交作业，故D项正确。

48．A.expectation   B．assumption

C．comprehension   D．judgement

答案：A

解析：考查名词词义辨析。A.expectation期望；B.assumption假定；C.comprehension理解；D.judgement 判断。根据本空后的“of quality remains anchored in concrete.”可知，但是我对作业质量的期望是不会变的，故A项正确。

49．A.burst out   B．cut down

C．give in   D．keep up

答案：C

解析：考查动词短语辨析。A.burst out突发；B.cut down削减；C.give in让步；D.keep up保持。 根据本空后的“on this one essential issue，then all is lost.”可知，我一直觉得，如果我在这个关键问题上有所让步，那么一切都完了，故C项正确。

50．A.rather than   B．or rather

C．other than   D．as well as

答案：A

解析：考查介词短语辨析。A.rather than而不是；B.or rather倒不如说；C.other than除了；D.as well as 也。根据本空后的“a cat, which is why I __51__ him.”可知，他给我作业的时候就像士兵呈献贡品给国王时一样恭敬而不是像给猫一样随意地拿出来，这也是我原谅他的原因，故A项正确。

51．A.forgave   B．scolded

C．troubled   D．influenced

答案：A

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.forgave原谅；B.scolded责骂；C.troubled折磨；D.influenced影响。根据上文语境可知，他给我作业的时候就像士兵呈献贡品给国王时一样恭敬而不是像给猫一样随意地拿出来，这也是我原谅他的原因，故A项正确。

52．A.torn   B．introduced

C．examined   D．selected

答案：C

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.torn撕开；B.introduced介绍；C.examined检查；D.selected挑选。 根据本空后的“his draft, which was disorganized.”可知，我们一起坐下来，我检查了他的草稿，草稿杂乱无章，故C项正确。

53．A.difficult   B．unnecessary

C．valuable   D．unconditional

答案：B

解析：考查形容词词义辨析。A.difficult困难的；B.unnecessary不必要的；C.valuable有价值的；D.unconditional 无条件的。根据本空前的“moving a paragraph，”可知，这里指的是对学生作业的修改：移动一个段落，删除不必要的单词或句子并修改语法，故B项正确。

54．A.handled   B．listed

C．enjoyed   D．tested

答案：A

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.handled处理；B.listed列清单；C.enjoyed享受；D.tested 测试。上文说我们对他的作业进行了修改，这里指的是一些基本的错误被处理了，故A项正确。

55．A.demanded   B．finished

C．recorded   D．settled

答案：B

解析：考查动词词义辨析。A.demanded要求；B.finished完成；C.recorded记录；D.settled 解决。根据本空前的“I told him to read his work out loud and listen to his words.”可知，我让他大声地朗读，当他读完后，他放下作业看着我，脸上充满了希望，故B项正确。

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。

Have you ever thought about the best meal you have ever eaten? For many people, it isn't just about the quality of the food; it's also about great memories of a particular vacation or the person it was shared __56__. We asked 100 famous chefs from around the world __57__ their best meals were, and we got some __58__ (interest) answers.

As the researchers expected, 30% of the chefs __59__ (survey) said that their best meal as a kid was still what they liked the most as an adult. 20% __60__ (consider) a meal in a fancy restaurant as the best one in their lives, and another 10% said that a meal while they were on vacation with their wife __61__ husband was the best of all time.15% said that a simple meal that they often cooked at home ranked __62__ (high) than any other meal, and the same number said that their best dish was something they made at the place where they worked. __63__ (surprising), 10% of these chefs said that their favorite meal of their entire lives was at a fast food restaurant! These best __64__ (cook) in the world would pick McDonald's or KFC if they had the choice of what __65__ (eat)．

本文是一篇议论文。就什么是最佳美食，研究人员对世界上一百名著名的厨师做了调查，得到了许多非常有趣的答案。

56．with

解析：考查介词。根据语境可知，最佳的美食不仅仅与食物的质量有关，还可能与假期的美好回忆或共同进餐的人有关。share with为固定搭配，意为“与……分享”。

57．what

解析：考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导宾语从句作及物动词asked的宾语；该引导词也作宾语从句的表语，故用what引导该宾语从句。

58．interesting

解析：考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空格处修饰名词answers，故用形容词形式。

59．surveyed

解析：考查非谓语动词。chefs和动词survey之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，表示“被调查的厨师”，故用过去分词作后置定语。

60．considered

解析：考查动词的时态。根据上文中的“said”可知，该处陈述的是过去发生的事情，故用一般过去时。被调查的厨师中有20%的人认为在豪华的饭店就餐时吃的饭菜是他们人生中的最佳美食。

61．or

解析：考查连词。根据空前的“wife”和空后的“husband”可知，和妻子或者丈夫度假时吃的饭菜是他们人生中的最佳美食，此处表示选择关系。

62．higher

解析：考查形容词的比较级。根据空后的“than”可知，该处用形容词的比较级形式，表示家常便饭比其他任何饭菜更好，故用比较级higher。

63．Surprisingly

解析：考查词性转换。空处修饰整个句子，故用副词形式，表示令人惊讶的是，这些厨师中10%的人认为他们一生中最喜欢的美食是在快餐店吃的饭菜。

64．cooks

解析：考查名词复数。cook为可数名词，根据该句中的“These”可知，该处用复数形式。

65．to_eat

解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用“疑问代词what＋to do”作介词of的宾语。

第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

为了提高同学们处理突发事件的能力和自救的能力，你校决定举办一场地震知识讲座，并观看相关录像。假设你是校学生会主席，请你以学生会名义用英语写一则书面通知(写通知时间为2020年8月21日)。

时间：2020年9月2日，星期一，上午8：00

地点：学校礼堂

内容：学习有关地震中逃生的知识，并观看相关录像

演讲人：著名地质学家王教授

要求：全体学生按时参加；认真听讲，记好笔记；报告会后进行讨论

注意：1.内容要完整，不要逐字翻译以上提示；

2．词数80左右；

3．参考词汇：地质学家 geologist。

NOTICE

August 21th, 2020

In order to help students deal with emergencies and save themselves, a lecture will be held in the lecture hall of our school at 8: 00 am on September 2nd, 2020, Monday. The lecture is mainly about surviving in an earthquake, including the signs of a coming earthquake and the do's and don'ts during and after an earthquake. The lecture will be given by Professor Wang, a famous geologist in China. After the lecture, there will be a video about earthquakes. Everybody is required to be present on time. Please listen attentively and take notes. After the lecture, we'll have a discussion in groups.

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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。续写的词数应为150左右。

In a bakery store, some cakes are put in a row on a shelf during the Christmas season. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to sample them before coming to a decision.

I have often wondered whether some people, who have no intention of making a purchase, would take advantage of this. One day I asked the shop girl this question, and the answer was yes.“Now there's one old gentleman, for instance，” she told me，“He comes here almost every week and samples each one of the cakes, though he never buys anything, and I suspect he never will. Well, let him come if he wants it, and welcome him. And I hope there are a lot more stores where he can go and get his share. He looks as if he needs it, and I suppose they can afford it.”

She was still speaking when an elderly gentleman limped (蹒跚) up to the counter and began looking closely at the row of cakes with great interest.“Hey, that's the very gentleman I've been talking about，” whispered the shop girl, and then turned to him，“Would you like to sample them, sir? Here's a spoon for you to use.”The elderly gentleman, who was poorly but neatly dressed, accepted the spoon and began eagerly to sample one after another of the cakes, only breaking off occasionally to wipe his red eyes with a large torn handkerchief.“This is quite good.”“This is not bad either, but a little too heavy.” All the time, it was quite evident that he sincerely believed that he might eventually buy one of these cakes, and I was positive that he did not for a moment feel that he was in any way cheating the store. Poor old man! Probably he had come down in the world and this sampling was all that was left him from the time when he could afford to come and select his favorite cake.

Among the crowd of happy, prosperous looking Christmas shoppers, the little black figure of the old man seemed pitiful and out of place.

答案

Paragraph 1：

In a burst of mercy, I went up to him and said, “Pardon me, sir, will I do you a favor? Let me purchase one of these cakes for you as a Christmas gift. It would give me much pleasure.” He jumped back as if he had been stung, and the blood rushed into his wrinkled face.“Excuse me，” he said，“I do not believe I have the pleasure of knowing you. Undoubtedly, you have mistaken me for someone else.” Then he turned to the shop girl and said in a loud voice，“Kindly pack me up this one here. I will take it with me.”He pointed at the largest and most expensive cake.

Paragraph 2：

The girl took down the cake from its stand and started to make a parcel. Meanwhile, he pulled out a worn little black wallet and began counting out the money onto the counter. To save his “honor”， the old gentleman had been forced into a purchase which he could not possibly afford. I felt that the kindest thing I could do now would be to walk away. That was the last time I saw or heard of him. Now he may never go there to sample cakes any more.