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模块综合测评(一)
(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:Our computer isn’t working well.It crashed five times today.
M:I’ll go and visit my friend Alex tomorrow.
1.What do we know about Alex?
A.He caused the computer problem.
B.He needs help.
C.He can solve the computer problem.
答案C
W:I would have come back a week earlier,but the weather was so bad that we couldn’t travel.
M:That’s a real pity.The Carnival lasted a fortnight and only finished yesterday.
2.Why does the man feel sorry for the woman?
A.Because she had a difficult travel.
B.Because she missed the Carnival.
C.Because he failed to meet her earlier.
答案B
M:I’ll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.
W:How long will the journey last?
M:It’s a three and a half hours’ drive.And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch,and another ten to wait for the ferry.
3.How will the speakers travel?
A.By boat.
B.By train.
C.By air.
答案A
W:I wonder if you have some change.I want to make a call.
M:I would like to lend you some change,but I have only three coins,and I need them for my bus fare.
4.What does the man want to do with the coins?
A.Lend them to the woman.
B.Make a phone call.
C.Use them for bus fare.
答案C
M:Where did you and John go on vacation?
W:We spent four days in Vienna,one week in Paris,and five days in Rome and we had a two-day delay in Geneva before we went to Italy.
5.In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?
A.Paris.
B.Rome.
C.Vienna.
答案A
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。
W:Jack,I just heard about your father.How is he doing?
M:He’s in the hospital resting.The doctors haven’t given a clear answer yet.
W:I’m so sorry to hear that.But this is a good hospital.I’m sure they will do whatever they can.
M:I hope so.
W:You must feel really worried right now.But you know your dad is a fighter.
M:Yeah.I think my mom is the most worried.I’m worried about how she is doing.
W:Where is she right now?
M:She’s in the hospital with my dad.I have to go to the hospital tonight.
W:Hey,I’ll go with you.
M:You don’t have to.
W:It’s really no problem.
M:Ok.Let’s go right after dinner.
6.Who is ill in the hospital?
A.Jack’s mother.
B.Jack’s father.
C.Jack’s wife.
答案B
7.When will Jack probably go to the hospital?
A.In the evening.
B.Right now.
C.Tomorrow.
答案A
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
M:Hello,is that Dr Smith’s office?
W:Yes,it is.May I help you?
M:Yes,I’d like to speak to Dr Smith,please.
W:Dr Smith went home this afternoon.May I ask who is calling?
M:This is Jim White.
W:Oh yes,Mr White.Dr Smith asked me to give you his home phone number.
M:Just a moment,please.Yes,what’s the number?
W:His number is 77231059.
M:77231059?
W:That’s right.
M:Thank you very much.
8.Whom does the man want to talk with?
A.Mr White.
B.Jim.
C.Dr Smith.
答案C
9.Where is Dr Smith?
A.He is in his office.
B.Nobody knows.
C.He is at home.
答案C
10.Which number is CORRECT?
A.77231059.
B.77231058.
C.77221069.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
W:Hi,Mike.No see you for a long time.
M:Hi,May! Nice to see you again.
W:Where have you been these days?It seems ages since I last saw you.
M:I went to Hong Kong last month and stayed there for half a month.
W:I called you many times,but I wasn’t able to get in touch with you.
M:Oh,I got my phone number changed when I was in Hong Kong.
W:Did you have a good time there?
M:Yes,quite a nice time.I drove around with my friends.I also paid a visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland.It’s also the first time for me to see the sea.It’s really a wonderful experience for me.
W:It’s really an exciting experience!
11.What’s the most possible relationship between the two speakers?
A.Friends.
B.Brother and sister.
C.Husband and wife.
答案A
12.How long did the man stay in Hong Kong?
A.10 days. B.15 days. C.20 days.
答案B
13.Why couldn’t the woman get in touch with the man when he was in Hong Kong?
A.Because he didn’t have a telephone.
B.Because his telephone number was changed.
C.Because he didn’t want to answer her call.
答案B
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
M:Lisa,what did you do last night?
W:It was Comedy Night last night.Since I’m a member of the school’s Stand-up Comedy Club,I went to it.
M:What do members of the club usually do at the Comedy Night?
W:We give funny speeches,tell jokes and make humorous body movements.And last night I gave a speech to make people laugh.
M:Do you love entertaining people there?
W:Certainly.But I felt unsure of myself at first.Now the experience is highly enjoyable.Our humor helps ease the stress of crowds of busy,young people.
M:So why did you join the club in the first place?
W:I love comedy and hope I’ll become a comedian in the future.I know I can’t become one without gaining experience.
M:Oh,look! You’ve a notebook with you.Why do you carry it?
W:I write down my ideas as soon as I have one.You know,we have to prepare all the material ourselves.
14.What is Lisa probably?
A.A comedian.
B.A director.
C.A student.
答案C
15.What did Lisa do at the club last night?
A.Told some jokes.
B.Made body movements.
C.Gave a funny speech.
答案C
16.Why did Lisa join the club?
A.To get experience.
B.To entertain people.
C.To gain confidence.
答案A
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
Well,now,ladies and gentlemen,that was our last item,and all that remains for me to do is to thank our performers sincerely on behalf of us all for the pleasure they have given us this evening.And of course I must express thanks to those who’ve worked behind the scenes.And especially our producer.But most of all I want to say “thank you” to all of you for coming here this evening and supporting this event,especially in such weather.I think perhaps I should take this opportunity to renew my sincere apologies to those sitting in the back rows.We’ve made temporary repairs to the roof,but unfortunately the rain tonight was unexpectedly heavy,and we’re grateful to you for your understanding and cheerful good humour.I may say that we had hoped that temporary repairs would suffice.But we were recently informed that the whole roof will have to be replaced:which is of course a heavy blow when you think it’s only five years since we replaced the roof of the church itself.And so we shall be having another concert soon,I hope.
17.Who is the speaker the most thankful to?
A.The performers.
B.The producer.
C.The people present.
答案C
18.For what does the speaker thank those at the back?
A.Their laugh.
B.Their supporting the event.
C.Their good humour.
答案B
19.What has shocked the speaker?
A.It was raining unexpectedly.
B.The replaced roof has not lasted long.
C.So many people attended the concert in such weather.
答案C
20.Where is the speech made?
A.In a cinema.
B.In a church.
C.In a theatre.
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
Welcome to Vietnam!
Day 1:Visit Endangered Primates Rescue Centre
After breakfast take the electric car to the Endangered Primates Rescue Centre.Here,they focus on the conservation of the gibbons (长臂猿) and langurs (叶猴).You will have chance to see how the staff feed them in captivity and semi-wild areas of primary forest.Then you’ll see how their behaviour is studied in semi-wild conditions and how they are prepared for full release into the wild.
Day 2:Cruise Halong Bay
A delicious lunch will be served as you slowly sail through this Halong Bay.It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.In mid-afternoon,head to the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats to explore the interesting daily lives of its inhabitants.In the evening you will experience a Vietnamese cooking meal served in the main dining room.Evenings are beautiful on Halong Bay.Relax on the top deck and take in the transformation of the bay.
Day 3:Discover Hue the Authentic Way
Today,you will get a taste of what real life is like in Hue.One of the city’s most famous cooking experiences is the Royal Dinner.You will have a unique experience where you will have a private audience with the descendant (后裔) of the last royal family of Vietnam,in her own home.Spend time tasting the real dishes that were once served to royalty.
Day 4:Walk to the Hang Tien Cave
Hang Tien is actually two huge caves,one of which is over 3 km long.The wonder lies in unusual rock formations,such as breathtaking rock formations that look like terraced rice fields,giving the caves an otherworldly feel.On your way back,take a dip in the natural jungle swimming pool and have a coffee,a quick swim,before making your return journey.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去越南旅游的四天安排:第一天,参观濒临灭绝动物的保护中心;第二天,乘船游览下龙湾;第三天,参观越南城市顺化;第四天,步行到杭天洞。
21.What are tourists scheduled to do on their first day?
A.Tour a bay by boat.
B.Watch endangered animals.
C.Climb breathtaking rock formations.
D.Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第一天活动安排的第二句“Here,they focus on the conservation of the gibbons and langur.(在这里,他们专注于保护长臂猿和叶猴。)”可知,第一天要参观濒危灵长类动物救助中心,游客会观看到濒危动物。故选B项。
22.What do the activities of Day 2 and Day 4 have in common?
A.Tasting local foods.
B.Exploring huge caves.
C.Visiting a small fishing village.
D.Enjoying water-related activities.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第二天与第四天的安排可知,两天有共同之处的活动项目是与水有关的活动。因此,这两天的共同之处为均有水上项目活动。故选D项。
23.When do visitors enjoy royal diets?
A.Day 1. B.Day 2.
C.Day 3. D.Day 4.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第三天旅游安排的最后一句“Spend time tasting the real dishes that were once served to royalty.(花点时间品尝真正的皇室菜肴。)”可知,旅游的第三天,游客可以花时间品尝真正的皇室菜肴。故选C项。
B
I think that I always knew I wanted to become an artist.I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting pictures.My oldest sister and my brother were artistic,and watching them draw fascinated me.They had many different art supplies around the house.Boxes of pastels,little ink bottles and pens were very appealing.
My parents and friends soon saw that I had more than a passing interest in art.It came to define much of my image.Relatives gave me art-related birthday gifts.At school I became “the kid who could draw”,a unique distinction,like “brainiest” or “best athlete”.
As I got a little older,I began copying pictures:cartoons,comic books,and magazine illustrations.
My third-grade class wrote essays on what we wanted to be when we grew up.To me it was obvious.We read them aloud,and I told about the types of paintings I would some day try.I’d have turtles with paintbrushes tied to their backs walking around on a big sheet of paper.Or I’d fill squirt guns with different colored paints and shoot at the canvas.I actually tried this with friends! Well,it sounded like a good idea.
One of the only discouraging childhood experiences about my artwork happened in the fourth grade.During study time I was drawing a picture.My teacher took it away and wrote an angry note home to my mother.“David would rather be drawing pictures than doing his work!!!” I couldn’t believe it, three exclamation points.School “art classes” were pretty uninspiring.Art never seemed to be taken as seriously as other subjects.
In the eighth grade,a big career day was held.Months before,we wrote suggestions for careers we wanted to hear about.On the big day,guest speakers from many fields came to talk,but there wasn’t one that came close to an art-related field.
In high school it actually sank in that I was going to be an artist.I already knew.I’d always known.My parents were excited about my choice,too.As I looked into art schools,I felt like doors were being thrown wide open.Until then my art was a private thing,but at art school I found a place where everyone was “the kid who could draw”.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了由于受家人的影响,作者从小就对画画感兴趣,最终进入了自己理想的艺术学校的故事。
24.The author became interested in art because of .
A.his parents’ wish
B.some schools’ appeal
C.his family members’ influence
D.some experts’ suggestion
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“My oldest sister and my brother were artistic,and watching them draw fascinated me.”可知,作者的姐姐和哥哥都很有艺术天赋,看他们画画让作者着迷。由此可推断出,作者对美术产生了兴趣是受家庭成员的影响。故选C项。
25.In the fourth grade,the author .
A.began copying pictures
B.drew with squirt guns
C.was discouraged by the teacher
D.got suggestions from guest speakers
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第五段关键句可知,关于作者的艺术作品,唯一令人沮丧的童年经历发生在四年级。再结合段落内容可知,作者在四年级时,由于在课上画画,被老师批评了。由此可知,在四年级时,老师的行为让作者感到沮丧。故选C项。
26.From the last paragraph,we can learn that the author .
A.thanked his parents very much
B.went into a new world of art
C.was still the only kid who could draw
D.stopped learning art finally
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Until then my art was a private thing,but at art school I found a place where everyone was ‘the kid who could draw’.”可知,在去艺术学校之前,作者的艺术是私人的事情,但在艺术学校,作者找到了一个人人都是“会画画的孩子”的地方。由此可推断出,作者去了艺术学校读书,那里有很多擅长和喜欢画画的人,作者是进入了一个与之前不同的、新的艺术世界。故选B项。
27.The story inspires people to .
A.stick to their dreams
B.treasure what they have
C.obey the natural rules
D.choose their career earlier
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“In high school it actually sank in that I was going to be an artist.I already knew.I’d always known.”可知,作者一直都想成为一名画家并一直坚持这个梦想。由此可推断出,这个故事主要是激励人们要坚持自己的梦想。故选A项。
C
During an interview for one of my books,my interviewer said something I still think about often.Annoyed by the level of distraction(干扰) in his open office,he said,“That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can focus.” His comment struck me as strange.After all,coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout(布局).But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.
The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking.They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background,from total silence to 50 decibels(分贝),70 decibels,and 85 decibels.The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however,the participants in the 70 decibels group—those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop—significantly outperformed the other groups.Since the effects were small,this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.
But since the results at 70 decibels were significant,the study also suggests that the right level of background noise—not too loud and not total silence—may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability.The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander,without making it impossible to focus.This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.
So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The problem may be that,in our offices,we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus.Indeed,the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process,and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了联合办公区域有助于使人注意力集中并且激发员工的创造力思维。
28.Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space?
A.It helps him concentrate.
B.It blocks out background noise.
C.It has a pleasant atmosphere.
D.It encourages face-to-face interactions.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can focus.”可知,focus和选项中的concentrate都表示“注意力集中”。故选A项。
29.Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?
A.Total silence.
B.50 decibels.
C.70 decibels.
D.85 decibels.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第二段第三句中however之后的话语可知,70分贝组明显超出了其他组。故选C项。
30.What makes an open office unwelcome to many people?
A.Personal privacy unprotected.
B.Limited working space.
C.Restrictions on group discussion.
D.Constant interruptions.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The problem may be that,in our offices,we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus.”可知,当我们试图注意力集中时,我们无法阻止自己不被别人的谈话所吸引。故选D项。
31.What can we infer about the author from the text?
A.He’s a news reporter.
B.He’s an office manager.
C.He’s a professional designer.
D.He’s a published writer.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“one of my books”可知,作者是一名作家。故选D项。
D
Sorry to say,our brains naturally start slowing down at the age of 30.It used to be thought that this couldn’t be helped,but people of any age could train their brains to be faster and,in effect,younger.Your brain is a learning machine.Given the right tools,we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger.All that’s required is dedicated (专注的) practice:exercises for the mind.
A scientist has developed a computer-based training schedule to speed up how the brain processes information,Brain HQ.Since much of the data we receive comes through speech,the Brain Fitness Program works with language and hearing to improve both speed and accuracy.Over the course of your training,the program starts asking you to distinguish sounds (between “dog” and “bog”,for instance) at an increasingly faster rate.It’s a bit like a tennis instructor,shooting balls at you faster and faster over the course of the summer to keep you challenged.Though you may have started out slow,a month later you’re pretty quick.
The biggest finding in brain research in the last ten years is that the brain at any age is highly adaptable.If you ask your brain to learn it will learn.And it may speed up in the process.To keep your brain young,you can do one of a million new activities that challenge and excite you:playing table tennis or contract bridge,doing puzzles,learning a new language,taking piano lessons,building a model airplane,mastering gardening technique,discovering the secrets of beer-making and,sure,relearning advanced mathematics.Anything that closely engages your focus and is strongly rewarding will kick your brain into learning mode and will definitely improve it.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。人类的大脑在30岁就开始自然衰退,过去人们认为这是没有办法的事情,但是最新研究发现,任何年龄的人都可以通过训练,使他们的大脑反应更快,变得更年轻。
32.Why did the author call our brain a learning machine?
A.It works well at any age.
B.It can be trained to be sharp.
C.It helps you acquire knowledge.
D.It can be used to store information.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第一段中“Given the right tools,we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger.”可知,只要有合适的工具,我们就能把大脑训练得像年轻时一样。即我们的大脑可以被训练得敏捷。故选B项。
33.What are you asked to do during the Brain Fitness Program?
A.Speak a language at a high speed.
B.Tell apart words that sound similar.
C.List words that have the same meanings.
D.Receive tennis balls thrown by an instructor.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中“the program starts asking you to distinguish sounds (between ‘dog’and ‘bog’,for instance) at an increasingly faster rate”可知,这个项目开始要求你以越来越快的速度分辨声音(例如“dog”和“bog”)。这两个词发音接近,因此该项目要求我们分辨相似单词的发音。故选B项。
34.Which of the following best describes the learning process of the brain?
A.Faster and faster.
B.Hard and difficult.
C.Tired but delighted.
D.Easy but beneficial.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“And it may speed up in the process.”可知,大脑的学习速度会变得越来越快。故选A项。
35.What do we know from the last paragraph?
A.The function of the brain.
B.Fitness program arrangement.
C.Activities used to train the brain.
D.Pleasure from different activities.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,为了让你的大脑保持年轻,你可以做新的活动来训练大脑。因此最后一段讲述了一些被用于训练大脑的活动。故选C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。
“The calm before the storm” is a very familiar expression.It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument. 36 They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become calm and the winds would drop.
But why is it often so calm before a storm? 37 According to US website HowStuffWorks,a calm period occurs because many storms,tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and damp air from the surrounding area.As this air rises into the storm clouds,it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm,like petrol in a car”.
Once the storm has taken all the energy it can take from the air,it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. 38 So once it covers an area,it causes a calm period before the storm.
39 First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder,roughly three seconds equal one kilometre.A good judgement is that if your count is below 30 seconds,you should seek shelter straight away.
However,due to the complexity of storm system,calm doesn’t always go first.So,your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. 40
A.Science has given us the answer.
B.There is no definite answer to the question.
C.Weather reports sometimes cannot be trusted.
D.British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s.
E.As the air declines,it becomes warm and dry,which is stable.
F.The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is.
G.That’s the most reliable way to predict the next display of nature’s temper.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就“暴风雨前的宁静”这一说法作出了科学的解释,并且说明了一种计算暴风雨距离的窍门,同时告诉读者随时更新天气预报是预测下一个自然气象最可靠的方法。
36.D 根据下文“They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become calm and the winds would drop.(他们注意到,在某些暴风雨来临之前,海面似乎会变得平静,风力也会减弱。)”可知,上文应该提及提出这一说法的人们。D项“英国水手在17世纪晚期创造了这个短语”切题。故选D项。
37.A 根据上文“But why is it often so calm before a storm?(但是为什么暴风雨来临前总是那么平静呢?)”可知,下文应就此作出回答。A项“科学已经给了我们答案” 切题。故选A项。
38.E 根据下文“So once it covers an area,it causes a calm period before the storm.(所以一旦它覆盖了一个区域,它就会在风暴前形成一段平静期。)”可知,下文为覆盖,反之可推理上文应为空气下降,E项“当空气下降,它变得温暖和干燥,这是稳定的”切题。故选E项。
39.F 根据后文“First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder,roughly three seconds equal one kilometre.A good judgement is that if your count is below 30 seconds,you should seek shelter straight away.(首先数一下闪电和雷声之间有多少秒,大约三秒等于一公里。一个最佳判断是如果你的计数低于30秒,你应该立即寻求庇护。)”可知,这是在介绍一个预测暴风雨距离的方法。F项“气象网络有一个计算风暴距离的小窍门”切题。故选F项。
40.G 根据上文“So,your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area.(你最好的办法就是随时更新天气预报,预测你所在地区即将来临的暴风雨。)”可知,下文应继续就此展开说明。G项“这是预测下一个自然脾气表现的最可靠的方法” 切题。故选G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。
A few years ago,I was given a wallet.A beautiful elephant was woven into its front panel.The wallet was 41 to me by a close friend on my birthday.
The wallet was not only beautiful; it had a personality:it loved to run away,as I told my parents over and over again,only to receive eye 42 in return.“Frances,really,you’ve lost it again?” they would say every time I 43 it.Fortunately,I would eventually find it in my own house.
One day, 44 ,as I was leaving a football stadium at a school,the wallet once again 45 from my pocket.I discovered the 46 when I got home.I searched the house and I prayed,as usual.Nothing.
But then,around a week later,my parents received a 47 on their business voicemail.A complete stranger was calling with the 48 of my wallet.“I’m calling for Frances,” a 49 came from the stranger.This man,to find whom the wallet belonged to,looked inside of it,and found a 50 which my parents had written to me.It 51 have their business phone number on it.Upon getting my wallet back,I wrote a brief letter to the man expressing my 52 ,and remarking on what an amazing act of kindness he had committed and that he was truly a 53 person.I would be forever grateful to him.I 54 and emailed it off to him.
I don’t know if I believe in chance or luck,but I do know I believe in 55 and in the selfless acts of kindness.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者总是弄丢钱包,一次在学校足球场上再次弄丢了钱包。一周后,一个陌生人打电话来告知作者钱包的消息。作者写了封信感谢对方,并因此相信人性和无私的善举。
41.A.handed B.lent
C.gifted D.sold
答案C
解析根据后文“to me by a close friend on my birthday”可知,这只钱包是作者的朋友作为生日礼物赠送给作者的。hand“递给”;lend“借给”;gift“向……赠送,给予”;sell“出售”。故选C项。
42.A.rolls B.glances
C.contacts D.shadows
答案A
解析结合语境可知,明明是作者自己丢三落四,总是弄丢钱包,却说钱包爱逃跑,所以作者的父母对于这个回答翻白眼。eye rolls“翻白眼”。故选A项。
43.A.needed B.abandoned
C.misplaced D.missed
答案C
解析结合上文“you’ve lost it again”可知,it指代钱包,所以是作者每次丢钱包的时候,作者的父母都会说作者又把钱包弄丢了。need“需要”;abandon“抛弃”;misplace“暂时丢失,乱放”;miss“错过”。故选C项 。
44.A.otherwise B.moreover
C.therefore D.however
答案D
解析句意:然而,有一天,当我离开学校的足球场时,钱包又从我的口袋里跑了出来。根据前后文语境可知,此处为转折关系,应用however。故选D项。
45.A.escaped B.jumped
C.flew D.stole
答案A
解析根据第二段中“it loved to run away”可知,作者的钱包又逃跑了。escape“逃走”;jump“跳跃”;fly“飞”;steal“偷窃”。故选A项。
46.A.event B.loss
C.failure D.mistake
答案B
解析上文提到钱包是在作者在足球场时丢的,但是作者直到回到家才发现自己丢了钱包。event“事件”;loss“损失”;failure“失败”;mistake“错误”。故选B项。
47.A.note B.message
C.letter D.card
答案B
解析根据后文“on their business voicemail”可知,此处是指商务语音信箱里收到了一条信息。note“笔记”;message“消息”;letter“信”;card“卡片”。故选B项。
48.A.thought B.value
C.excitement D.news
答案D
解析根据后文“of my wallet”可知,这个陌生人打电话是为了告诉作者有关钱包的消息的。thought“想法”;value“价值”;excitement“激动”;news“消息,新闻”。故选D项。
49.A.telephone B.greeting
C.voice D.request
答案C
解析结合上文“I’m calling for Frances”可知,对方在电话里找作者,故是陌生人的声音。telephone“电话”;greeting“问候”;voice“声音”;request“要求”。故选C项。
50.A.passage B.check
C.book D.sign
答案B
解析根据后文“have their business phone number on it”可推知,此处是写有作者父母电话的一张支票,其他选项不符合语境。passage“文章”;check“支票”;book“书”;sign“记号”。故选B项。
51.A.seemed to B.used to
C.happened to D.intended to
答案C
解析根据后文“have their business phone number on it”可知,支票上碰巧有作者父母的电话号码。seem to“似乎”;used to“过去常常”;happen to“碰巧”;intend to“打算”。故选C项。
52.A.gratitude B.interest
C.wishes D.concerns
答案A
解析根据后文“I would be forever grateful to him.”可知,作者写信表达感激之情。gratitude“感激”;interest“兴趣”;wish“希望”;concern“关心”。故选A项。
53.A.generous B.kind
C.brave D.serious
答案B
解析结合上文“what an amazing act of kindness he had committed”可知,这个人归还了作者钱包,是一个善良的人。generous“慷慨的”;kind“善良的”;brave“勇敢的”;serious“严肃的”。故选B项。
54.A.closed B.folded
C.attached D.concluded
答案D
解析根据后文“and emailed it off to him”可知,作者写完信后,用电子邮件发给了他。close“关闭”;fold“折叠”;attach“附上”;conclude“结束,下结论”。故选D项。
55.A.theory B.truth
C.principle D.humanity
答案D
解析结合后文“and in the selfless acts of kindness”以及文章内容可知,陌生人归还作者钱包的行为,让作者相信了人性和无私的善举。theory“理论”;truth“真理”;principle“原则”;humanity“人性”。故选D项。
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。
Wine,an alcoholic drink56. (make) from fermented(发酵的) grapes,has been produced in China since around the Han Dynasty,when European grapes came to this region.Before that,rice wine,beer and other alcoholic drinks were most 57. (common) consumed.The Chinese do not see wine as one of the necessities of life,but the culture of wine has made an impact 58. the way the Chinese live.
China’s industrialised grape wine production didn’t start until 1892,59. a successful Chinese businessman called Chang Bishi founded the Changyu Wine Production Company in Yantai,Shandong.China then introduced over a hundred types of wine and 60.diverse range of wine-making equipment from Europe and recruited (招聘) many foreign wine specialists.61.(draw) upon the grape-cultivation and wine-making practices of European chateaux(城堡),China produced fifteen 62. (variety) of brandy,red wine and white wine.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s,several kinds of grapes for making wine63.(introduce) from Bulgaria,Hungary and the Soviet Union.And then they were cultured intensively in China.
With the rapid64. (expand) of China’s wine market,grape wine yards and grape production bases 65. (emerge) across the country from the coast of the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea to Xinjiang so far,and wineries (酿酒厂) are growing in leaps and bounds.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国葡萄酒的历史和发展状况。
56.made 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用非谓语形式,由句意可知应使用过去分词作后置定语修饰“an alcoholic drink”,故填made。
57.commonly 考查副词。由句意和句子成分可知,空格处应使用副词commonly(常见地)修饰动词“consumed”作状语,故填commonly。
58.on 考查介词。此处句意为“中国人并不把酒视为生活必需品之一,但酒文化对中国人的生活方式产生了影响”;make an impact on sth是固定搭配,意为“对……产生影响”,故填介词on。
59.when 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处是非限制性定语从句,先行词是1892,关系词在从句中作时间状语,故填关系副词when。
60.a 考查冠词。此处指中国从欧洲引进了上百种葡萄酒和各种各样的酿酒设备。a range of意为“大范围,各种各样”,故填不定冠词a。
61.Drawing 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空格处 draw应使用非谓语形式,逻辑主语China 和draw之间是主动关系,应填现在分词形式作状语,因空格在句首,故填Drawing。
62.varieties 考查名词。名词variety意为“品种”,是可数名词,空格前有fifteen,因而空格处应为复数形式,故填varieties。
63.were introduced 考查动词的时态和语态。主语“several kinds of grapes”和introduce之间是被动关系,此处应使用被动语态;由上下文可知,该句描述的是过去的事情,应使用一般过去时的被动语态,故填were introduced。
64.expansion 考查名词。空格处表示“随着我国葡萄酒市场的快速扩大”,空格前“With”为介词,其后应接名词,此处“扩张”表抽象意义不可数,故填expansion。
65.have emerged 考查动词的时态。根据句意及句中时间状语“so far”可知,空格处应使用现在完成时,故填have emerged。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,针对校园内存在浪费粮食的现象,学校决定举行抵制浪费粮食的活动。请你代表学生会在学校英文报上写一封倡议书,内容包括:
1.活动的理由及目的;
2.具体的做法;
3.呼吁从我做起,节约粮食。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students,
The Students’ Union
参考范文
Dear fellow students,
We all feel concerned when seeing leftovers piled in the bins of the canteen.To arouse our awareness of saving food,our school is to launch a campaign against food waste.
As for us students,please don’t order food that we can’t finish.Furthermore,let’s remind each other to clear the plate all the time or pack leftovers home.
Treasuring food is a Chinese traditional virtue.Remember,every grain comes after hard work.Let’s save food and do it from now!
The Students’ Union
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。
On a cold,stormy winter day,an old friend invited me out for a cup of coffee.We met at his house,and as we walked down the street,we passed by a small café with a sign hanging on the door that read:“You’re welcome in.We have suspended coffee.”
“Suspended coffee?” I asked my friend.“What does that mean?” “You’ve never heard of it?” my friend asked,and I shook my head.“Follow me,” he told me,and we joined the line of people standing in front of the cash register.
“What can I offer you today?”the cashier asked a couple of young lawyers who were looking at the menu.“I think we’ll take three cups of coffee,” one of them said.“2 now,and 1 suspended.” The cashier nodded,as if it were an ordinary order,took payment and placed two cups of hot coffee on the counter.The two thanked him,took the two cups and left without waiting for the third.The next in line was an older couple.“Same order as always?”the cashier asked with a smile.“Yes,thank you,” replied the woman.“But please add two suspended coffees,we haven’t purchased any of those for quite a while.”
A few minutes later the couple received their order,and our turn to order arrived.“Good morning!” said the cashier.“How can I help you?” “I think we’d like two cups of coffee,” my friend said.“We’ll drink them here.” When our order was ready,we took our cups and sat down to drink them together.“Will you tell me what this is about?” I asked my friend,but he just said,“Wait and see.”
Our conversation flowed,and before we noticed it,nearly two hours passed.The café was almost empty of people when the door suddenly opened and a man in old shabby clothes and a tired look came in and stood quietly in front of the cash register.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly,“Do you have a suspended coffee?”
When he saw my expression,my friend began to explain it to me.
参考范文
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly,“Do you have a suspended coffee?”The cashier smiled and nodded,poured the man a cup of hot coffee and placed it in front of him.The man thanked him,took the glass and left.No one else seemed to take notice of this moment,which appeared to be ordinary in this café,but I could not help but be moved by this little gesture.However,to my puzzlement,what does a suspended coffee mean on earth?
When he saw my expression,my friend began to explain it to me.“Anyone can prepay for a cup of coffee for someone less fortunate without making them feel bad.The cup of coffee waits for anyone interested in it,and who knows better than us what a warm cup of coffee can do for a cold day.” When we got up to leave,I stopped for a moment and went back to the cash register.“I just wanted to buy another cup of coffee.Suspended.”
模块综合测评(一)
(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:Our computer isn’t working well.It crashed five times today.
M:I’ll go and visit my friend Alex tomorrow.
1.What do we know about Alex?
A.He caused the computer problem.
B.He needs help.
C.He can solve the computer problem.
答案C
W:I would have come back a week earlier,but the weather was so bad that we couldn’t travel.
M:That’s a real pity.The Carnival lasted a fortnight and only finished yesterday.
2.Why does the man feel sorry for the woman?
A.Because she had a difficult travel.
B.Because she missed the Carnival.
C.Because he failed to meet her earlier.
答案B
M:I’ll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.
W:How long will the journey last?
M:It’s a three and a half hours’ drive.And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch,and another ten to wait for the ferry.
3.How will the speakers travel?
A.By boat.
B.By train.
C.By air.
答案A
W:I wonder if you have some change.I want to make a call.
M:I would like to lend you some change,but I have only three coins,and I need them for my bus fare.
4.What does the man want to do with the coins?
A.Lend them to the woman.
B.Make a phone call.
C.Use them for bus fare.
答案C
M:Where did you and John go on vacation?
W:We spent four days in Vienna,one week in Paris,and five days in Rome and we had a two-day delay in Geneva before we went to Italy.
5.In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?
A.Paris.
B.Rome.
C.Vienna.
答案A
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。
W:Jack,I just heard about your father.How is he doing?
M:He’s in the hospital resting.The doctors haven’t given a clear answer yet.
W:I’m so sorry to hear that.But this is a good hospital.I’m sure they will do whatever they can.
M:I hope so.
W:You must feel really worried right now.But you know your dad is a fighter.
M:Yeah.I think my mom is the most worried.I’m worried about how she is doing.
W:Where is she right now?
M:She’s in the hospital with my dad.I have to go to the hospital tonight.
W:Hey,I’ll go with you.
M:You don’t have to.
W:It’s really no problem.
M:Ok.Let’s go right after dinner.
6.Who is ill in the hospital?
A.Jack’s mother.
B.Jack’s father.
C.Jack’s wife.
答案B
7.When will Jack probably go to the hospital?
A.In the evening.
B.Right now.
C.Tomorrow.
答案A
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
M:Hello,is that Dr Smith’s office?
W:Yes,it is.May I help you?
M:Yes,I’d like to speak to Dr Smith,please.
W:Dr Smith went home this afternoon.May I ask who is calling?
M:This is Jim White.
W:Oh yes,Mr White.Dr Smith asked me to give you his home phone number.
M:Just a moment,please.Yes,what’s the number?
W:His number is 77231059.
M:77231059?
W:That’s right.
M:Thank you very much.
8.Whom does the man want to talk with?
A.Mr White.
B.Jim.
C.Dr Smith.
答案C
9.Where is Dr Smith?
A.He is in his office.
B.Nobody knows.
C.He is at home.
答案C
10.Which number is CORRECT?
A.77231059.
B.77231058.
C.77221069.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
W:Hi,Mike.No see you for a long time.
M:Hi,May! Nice to see you again.
W:Where have you been these days?It seems ages since I last saw you.
M:I went to Hong Kong last month and stayed there for half a month.
W:I called you many times,but I wasn’t able to get in touch with you.
M:Oh,I got my phone number changed when I was in Hong Kong.
W:Did you have a good time there?
M:Yes,quite a nice time.I drove around with my friends.I also paid a visit to the Hong Kong Disneyland.It’s also the first time for me to see the sea.It’s really a wonderful experience for me.
W:It’s really an exciting experience!
11.What’s the most possible relationship between the two speakers?
A.Friends.
B.Brother and sister.
C.Husband and wife.
答案A
12.How long did the man stay in Hong Kong?
A.10 days. B.15 days. C.20 days.
答案B
13.Why couldn’t the woman get in touch with the man when he was in Hong Kong?
A.Because he didn’t have a telephone.
B.Because his telephone number was changed.
C.Because he didn’t want to answer her call.
答案B
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
M:Lisa,what did you do last night?
W:It was Comedy Night last night.Since I’m a member of the school’s Stand-up Comedy Club,I went to it.
M:What do members of the club usually do at the Comedy Night?
W:We give funny speeches,tell jokes and make humorous body movements.And last night I gave a speech to make people laugh.
M:Do you love entertaining people there?
W:Certainly.But I felt unsure of myself at first.Now the experience is highly enjoyable.Our humor helps ease the stress of crowds of busy,young people.
M:So why did you join the club in the first place?
W:I love comedy and hope I’ll become a comedian in the future.I know I can’t become one without gaining experience.
M:Oh,look! You’ve a notebook with you.Why do you carry it?
W:I write down my ideas as soon as I have one.You know,we have to prepare all the material ourselves.
14.What is Lisa probably?
A.A comedian.
B.A director.
C.A student.
答案C
15.What did Lisa do at the club last night?
A.Told some jokes.
B.Made body movements.
C.Gave a funny speech.
答案C
16.Why did Lisa join the club?
A.To get experience.
B.To entertain people.
C.To gain confidence.
答案A
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
Well,now,ladies and gentlemen,that was our last item,and all that remains for me to do is to thank our performers sincerely on behalf of us all for the pleasure they have given us this evening.And of course I must express thanks to those who’ve worked behind the scenes.And especially our producer.But most of all I want to say “thank you” to all of you for coming here this evening and supporting this event,especially in such weather.I think perhaps I should take this opportunity to renew my sincere apologies to those sitting in the back rows.We’ve made temporary repairs to the roof,but unfortunately the rain tonight was unexpectedly heavy,and we’re grateful to you for your understanding and cheerful good humour.I may say that we had hoped that temporary repairs would suffice.But we were recently informed that the whole roof will have to be replaced:which is of course a heavy blow when you think it’s only five years since we replaced the roof of the church itself.And so we shall be having another concert soon,I hope.
17.Who is the speaker the most thankful to?
A.The performers.
B.The producer.
C.The people present.
答案C
18.For what does the speaker thank those at the back?
A.Their laugh.
B.Their supporting the event.
C.Their good humour.
答案B
19.What has shocked the speaker?
A.It was raining unexpectedly.
B.The replaced roof has not lasted long.
C.So many people attended the concert in such weather.
答案C
20.Where is the speech made?
A.In a cinema.
B.In a church.
C.In a theatre.
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
Welcome to Vietnam!
Day 1:Visit Endangered Primates Rescue Centre
After breakfast take the electric car to the Endangered Primates Rescue Centre.Here,they focus on the conservation of the gibbons (长臂猿) and langurs (叶猴).You will have chance to see how the staff feed them in captivity and semi-wild areas of primary forest.Then you’ll see how their behaviour is studied in semi-wild conditions and how they are prepared for full release into the wild.
Day 2:Cruise Halong Bay
A delicious lunch will be served as you slowly sail through this Halong Bay.It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.In mid-afternoon,head to the Vung Vieng fishing village by local rowing boats to explore the interesting daily lives of its inhabitants.In the evening you will experience a Vietnamese cooking meal served in the main dining room.Evenings are beautiful on Halong Bay.Relax on the top deck and take in the transformation of the bay.
Day 3:Discover Hue the Authentic Way
Today,you will get a taste of what real life is like in Hue.One of the city’s most famous cooking experiences is the Royal Dinner.You will have a unique experience where you will have a private audience with the descendant (后裔) of the last royal family of Vietnam,in her own home.Spend time tasting the real dishes that were once served to royalty.
Day 4:Walk to the Hang Tien Cave
Hang Tien is actually two huge caves,one of which is over 3 km long.The wonder lies in unusual rock formations,such as breathtaking rock formations that look like terraced rice fields,giving the caves an otherworldly feel.On your way back,take a dip in the natural jungle swimming pool and have a coffee,a quick swim,before making your return journey.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了去越南旅游的四天安排:第一天,参观濒临灭绝动物的保护中心;第二天,乘船游览下龙湾;第三天,参观越南城市顺化;第四天,步行到杭天洞。
21.What are tourists scheduled to do on their first day?
A.Tour a bay by boat.
B.Watch endangered animals.
C.Climb breathtaking rock formations.
D.Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第一天活动安排的第二句“Here,they focus on the conservation of the gibbons and langur.(在这里,他们专注于保护长臂猿和叶猴。)”可知,第一天要参观濒危灵长类动物救助中心,游客会观看到濒危动物。故选B项。
22.What do the activities of Day 2 and Day 4 have in common?
A.Tasting local foods.
B.Exploring huge caves.
C.Visiting a small fishing village.
D.Enjoying water-related activities.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第二天与第四天的安排可知,两天有共同之处的活动项目是与水有关的活动。因此,这两天的共同之处为均有水上项目活动。故选D项。
23.When do visitors enjoy royal diets?
A.Day 1. B.Day 2.
C.Day 3. D.Day 4.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第三天旅游安排的最后一句“Spend time tasting the real dishes that were once served to royalty.(花点时间品尝真正的皇室菜肴。)”可知,旅游的第三天,游客可以花时间品尝真正的皇室菜肴。故选C项。
B
I think that I always knew I wanted to become an artist.I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing or painting pictures.My oldest sister and my brother were artistic,and watching them draw fascinated me.They had many different art supplies around the house.Boxes of pastels,little ink bottles and pens were very appealing.
My parents and friends soon saw that I had more than a passing interest in art.It came to define much of my image.Relatives gave me art-related birthday gifts.At school I became “the kid who could draw”,a unique distinction,like “brainiest” or “best athlete”.
As I got a little older,I began copying pictures:cartoons,comic books,and magazine illustrations.
My third-grade class wrote essays on what we wanted to be when we grew up.To me it was obvious.We read them aloud,and I told about the types of paintings I would some day try.I’d have turtles with paintbrushes tied to their backs walking around on a big sheet of paper.Or I’d fill squirt guns with different colored paints and shoot at the canvas.I actually tried this with friends! Well,it sounded like a good idea.
One of the only discouraging childhood experiences about my artwork happened in the fourth grade.During study time I was drawing a picture.My teacher took it away and wrote an angry note home to my mother.“David would rather be drawing pictures than doing his work!!!” I couldn’t believe it, three exclamation points.School “art classes” were pretty uninspiring.Art never seemed to be taken as seriously as other subjects.
In the eighth grade,a big career day was held.Months before,we wrote suggestions for careers we wanted to hear about.On the big day,guest speakers from many fields came to talk,but there wasn’t one that came close to an art-related field.
In high school it actually sank in that I was going to be an artist.I already knew.I’d always known.My parents were excited about my choice,too.As I looked into art schools,I felt like doors were being thrown wide open.Until then my art was a private thing,but at art school I found a place where everyone was “the kid who could draw”.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了由于受家人的影响,作者从小就对画画感兴趣,最终进入了自己理想的艺术学校的故事。
24.The author became interested in art because of .
A.his parents’ wish
B.some schools’ appeal
C.his family members’ influence
D.some experts’ suggestion
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“My oldest sister and my brother were artistic,and watching them draw fascinated me.”可知,作者的姐姐和哥哥都很有艺术天赋,看他们画画让作者着迷。由此可推断出,作者对美术产生了兴趣是受家庭成员的影响。故选C项。
25.In the fourth grade,the author .
A.began copying pictures
B.drew with squirt guns
C.was discouraged by the teacher
D.got suggestions from guest speakers
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第五段关键句可知,关于作者的艺术作品,唯一令人沮丧的童年经历发生在四年级。再结合段落内容可知,作者在四年级时,由于在课上画画,被老师批评了。由此可知,在四年级时,老师的行为让作者感到沮丧。故选C项。
26.From the last paragraph,we can learn that the author .
A.thanked his parents very much
B.went into a new world of art
C.was still the only kid who could draw
D.stopped learning art finally
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“Until then my art was a private thing,but at art school I found a place where everyone was ‘the kid who could draw’.”可知,在去艺术学校之前,作者的艺术是私人的事情,但在艺术学校,作者找到了一个人人都是“会画画的孩子”的地方。由此可推断出,作者去了艺术学校读书,那里有很多擅长和喜欢画画的人,作者是进入了一个与之前不同的、新的艺术世界。故选B项。
27.The story inspires people to .
A.stick to their dreams
B.treasure what they have
C.obey the natural rules
D.choose their career earlier
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“In high school it actually sank in that I was going to be an artist.I already knew.I’d always known.”可知,作者一直都想成为一名画家并一直坚持这个梦想。由此可推断出,这个故事主要是激励人们要坚持自己的梦想。故选A项。
C
During an interview for one of my books,my interviewer said something I still think about often.Annoyed by the level of distraction(干扰) in his open office,he said,“That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can focus.” His comment struck me as strange.After all,coworking spaces also typically use an open office layout(布局).But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.
The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking.They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background,from total silence to 50 decibels(分贝),70 decibels,and 85 decibels.The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however,the participants in the 70 decibels group—those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop—significantly outperformed the other groups.Since the effects were small,this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.
But since the results at 70 decibels were significant,the study also suggests that the right level of background noise—not too loud and not total silence—may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability.The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander,without making it impossible to focus.This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.
So why do so many of us hate our open offices? The problem may be that,in our offices,we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus.Indeed,the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process,and yet a coworking space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了联合办公区域有助于使人注意力集中并且激发员工的创造力思维。
28.Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space?
A.It helps him concentrate.
B.It blocks out background noise.
C.It has a pleasant atmosphere.
D.It encourages face-to-face interactions.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“That’s why I have a membership at the coworking space across the street—so I can focus.”可知,focus和选项中的concentrate都表示“注意力集中”。故选A项。
29.Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability?
A.Total silence.
B.50 decibels.
C.70 decibels.
D.85 decibels.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第二段第三句中however之后的话语可知,70分贝组明显超出了其他组。故选C项。
30.What makes an open office unwelcome to many people?
A.Personal privacy unprotected.
B.Limited working space.
C.Restrictions on group discussion.
D.Constant interruptions.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The problem may be that,in our offices,we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus.”可知,当我们试图注意力集中时,我们无法阻止自己不被别人的谈话所吸引。故选D项。
31.What can we infer about the author from the text?
A.He’s a news reporter.
B.He’s an office manager.
C.He’s a professional designer.
D.He’s a published writer.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“one of my books”可知,作者是一名作家。故选D项。
D
Sorry to say,our brains naturally start slowing down at the age of 30.It used to be thought that this couldn’t be helped,but people of any age could train their brains to be faster and,in effect,younger.Your brain is a learning machine.Given the right tools,we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger.All that’s required is dedicated (专注的) practice:exercises for the mind.
A scientist has developed a computer-based training schedule to speed up how the brain processes information,Brain HQ.Since much of the data we receive comes through speech,the Brain Fitness Program works with language and hearing to improve both speed and accuracy.Over the course of your training,the program starts asking you to distinguish sounds (between “dog” and “bog”,for instance) at an increasingly faster rate.It’s a bit like a tennis instructor,shooting balls at you faster and faster over the course of the summer to keep you challenged.Though you may have started out slow,a month later you’re pretty quick.
The biggest finding in brain research in the last ten years is that the brain at any age is highly adaptable.If you ask your brain to learn it will learn.And it may speed up in the process.To keep your brain young,you can do one of a million new activities that challenge and excite you:playing table tennis or contract bridge,doing puzzles,learning a new language,taking piano lessons,building a model airplane,mastering gardening technique,discovering the secrets of beer-making and,sure,relearning advanced mathematics.Anything that closely engages your focus and is strongly rewarding will kick your brain into learning mode and will definitely improve it.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。人类的大脑在30岁就开始自然衰退,过去人们认为这是没有办法的事情,但是最新研究发现,任何年龄的人都可以通过训练,使他们的大脑反应更快,变得更年轻。
32.Why did the author call our brain a learning machine?
A.It works well at any age.
B.It can be trained to be sharp.
C.It helps you acquire knowledge.
D.It can be used to store information.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第一段中“Given the right tools,we can train our brains to act like they did when we were younger.”可知,只要有合适的工具,我们就能把大脑训练得像年轻时一样。即我们的大脑可以被训练得敏捷。故选B项。
33.What are you asked to do during the Brain Fitness Program?
A.Speak a language at a high speed.
B.Tell apart words that sound similar.
C.List words that have the same meanings.
D.Receive tennis balls thrown by an instructor.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中“the program starts asking you to distinguish sounds (between ‘dog’and ‘bog’,for instance) at an increasingly faster rate”可知,这个项目开始要求你以越来越快的速度分辨声音(例如“dog”和“bog”)。这两个词发音接近,因此该项目要求我们分辨相似单词的发音。故选B项。
34.Which of the following best describes the learning process of the brain?
A.Faster and faster.
B.Hard and difficult.
C.Tired but delighted.
D.Easy but beneficial.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中“And it may speed up in the process.”可知,大脑的学习速度会变得越来越快。故选A项。
35.What do we know from the last paragraph?
A.The function of the brain.
B.Fitness program arrangement.
C.Activities used to train the brain.
D.Pleasure from different activities.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,为了让你的大脑保持年轻,你可以做新的活动来训练大脑。因此最后一段讲述了一些被用于训练大脑的活动。故选C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。
“The calm before the storm” is a very familiar expression.It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument. 36 They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become calm and the winds would drop.
But why is it often so calm before a storm? 37 According to US website HowStuffWorks,a calm period occurs because many storms,tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and damp air from the surrounding area.As this air rises into the storm clouds,it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm,like petrol in a car”.
Once the storm has taken all the energy it can take from the air,it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. 38 So once it covers an area,it causes a calm period before the storm.
39 First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder,roughly three seconds equal one kilometre.A good judgement is that if your count is below 30 seconds,you should seek shelter straight away.
However,due to the complexity of storm system,calm doesn’t always go first.So,your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. 40
A.Science has given us the answer.
B.There is no definite answer to the question.
C.Weather reports sometimes cannot be trusted.
D.British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s.
E.As the air declines,it becomes warm and dry,which is stable.
F.The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is.
G.That’s the most reliable way to predict the next display of nature’s temper.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就“暴风雨前的宁静”这一说法作出了科学的解释,并且说明了一种计算暴风雨距离的窍门,同时告诉读者随时更新天气预报是预测下一个自然气象最可靠的方法。
36.D 根据下文“They noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become calm and the winds would drop.(他们注意到,在某些暴风雨来临之前,海面似乎会变得平静,风力也会减弱。)”可知,上文应该提及提出这一说法的人们。D项“英国水手在17世纪晚期创造了这个短语”切题。故选D项。
37.A 根据上文“But why is it often so calm before a storm?(但是为什么暴风雨来临前总是那么平静呢?)”可知,下文应就此作出回答。A项“科学已经给了我们答案” 切题。故选A项。
38.E 根据下文“So once it covers an area,it causes a calm period before the storm.(所以一旦它覆盖了一个区域,它就会在风暴前形成一段平静期。)”可知,下文为覆盖,反之可推理上文应为空气下降,E项“当空气下降,它变得温暖和干燥,这是稳定的”切题。故选E项。
39.F 根据后文“First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder,roughly three seconds equal one kilometre.A good judgement is that if your count is below 30 seconds,you should seek shelter straight away.(首先数一下闪电和雷声之间有多少秒,大约三秒等于一公里。一个最佳判断是如果你的计数低于30秒,你应该立即寻求庇护。)”可知,这是在介绍一个预测暴风雨距离的方法。F项“气象网络有一个计算风暴距离的小窍门”切题。故选F项。
40.G 根据上文“So,your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area.(你最好的办法就是随时更新天气预报,预测你所在地区即将来临的暴风雨。)”可知,下文应继续就此展开说明。G项“这是预测下一个自然脾气表现的最可靠的方法” 切题。故选G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。
A few years ago,I was given a wallet.A beautiful elephant was woven into its front panel.The wallet was 41 to me by a close friend on my birthday.
The wallet was not only beautiful; it had a personality:it loved to run away,as I told my parents over and over again,only to receive eye 42 in return.“Frances,really,you’ve lost it again?” they would say every time I 43 it.Fortunately,I would eventually find it in my own house.
One day, 44 ,as I was leaving a football stadium at a school,the wallet once again 45 from my pocket.I discovered the 46 when I got home.I searched the house and I prayed,as usual.Nothing.
But then,around a week later,my parents received a 47 on their business voicemail.A complete stranger was calling with the 48 of my wallet.“I’m calling for Frances,” a 49 came from the stranger.This man,to find whom the wallet belonged to,looked inside of it,and found a 50 which my parents had written to me.It 51 have their business phone number on it.Upon getting my wallet back,I wrote a brief letter to the man expressing my 52 ,and remarking on what an amazing act of kindness he had committed and that he was truly a 53 person.I would be forever grateful to him.I 54 and emailed it off to him.
I don’t know if I believe in chance or luck,but I do know I believe in 55 and in the selfless acts of kindness.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者总是弄丢钱包,一次在学校足球场上再次弄丢了钱包。一周后,一个陌生人打电话来告知作者钱包的消息。作者写了封信感谢对方,并因此相信人性和无私的善举。
41.A.handed B.lent
C.gifted D.sold
答案C
解析根据后文“to me by a close friend on my birthday”可知,这只钱包是作者的朋友作为生日礼物赠送给作者的。hand“递给”;lend“借给”;gift“向……赠送,给予”;sell“出售”。故选C项。
42.A.rolls B.glances
C.contacts D.shadows
答案A
解析结合语境可知,明明是作者自己丢三落四,总是弄丢钱包,却说钱包爱逃跑,所以作者的父母对于这个回答翻白眼。eye rolls“翻白眼”。故选A项。
43.A.needed B.abandoned
C.misplaced D.missed
答案C
解析结合上文“you’ve lost it again”可知,it指代钱包,所以是作者每次丢钱包的时候,作者的父母都会说作者又把钱包弄丢了。need“需要”;abandon“抛弃”;misplace“暂时丢失,乱放”;miss“错过”。故选C项 。
44.A.otherwise B.moreover
C.therefore D.however
答案D
解析句意:然而,有一天,当我离开学校的足球场时,钱包又从我的口袋里跑了出来。根据前后文语境可知,此处为转折关系,应用however。故选D项。
45.A.escaped B.jumped
C.flew D.stole
答案A
解析根据第二段中“it loved to run away”可知,作者的钱包又逃跑了。escape“逃走”;jump“跳跃”;fly“飞”;steal“偷窃”。故选A项。
46.A.event B.loss
C.failure D.mistake
答案B
解析上文提到钱包是在作者在足球场时丢的,但是作者直到回到家才发现自己丢了钱包。event“事件”;loss“损失”;failure“失败”;mistake“错误”。故选B项。
47.A.note B.message
C.letter D.card
答案B
解析根据后文“on their business voicemail”可知,此处是指商务语音信箱里收到了一条信息。note“笔记”;message“消息”;letter“信”;card“卡片”。故选B项。
48.A.thought B.value
C.excitement D.news
答案D
解析根据后文“of my wallet”可知,这个陌生人打电话是为了告诉作者有关钱包的消息的。thought“想法”;value“价值”;excitement“激动”;news“消息,新闻”。故选D项。
49.A.telephone B.greeting
C.voice D.request
答案C
解析结合上文“I’m calling for Frances”可知,对方在电话里找作者,故是陌生人的声音。telephone“电话”;greeting“问候”;voice“声音”;request“要求”。故选C项。
50.A.passage B.check
C.book D.sign
答案B
解析根据后文“have their business phone number on it”可推知,此处是写有作者父母电话的一张支票,其他选项不符合语境。passage“文章”;check“支票”;book“书”;sign“记号”。故选B项。
51.A.seemed to B.used to
C.happened to D.intended to
答案C
解析根据后文“have their business phone number on it”可知,支票上碰巧有作者父母的电话号码。seem to“似乎”;used to“过去常常”;happen to“碰巧”;intend to“打算”。故选C项。
52.A.gratitude B.interest
C.wishes D.concerns
答案A
解析根据后文“I would be forever grateful to him.”可知,作者写信表达感激之情。gratitude“感激”;interest“兴趣”;wish“希望”;concern“关心”。故选A项。
53.A.generous B.kind
C.brave D.serious
答案B
解析结合上文“what an amazing act of kindness he had committed”可知,这个人归还了作者钱包,是一个善良的人。generous“慷慨的”;kind“善良的”;brave“勇敢的”;serious“严肃的”。故选B项。
54.A.closed B.folded
C.attached D.concluded
答案D
解析根据后文“and emailed it off to him”可知,作者写完信后,用电子邮件发给了他。close“关闭”;fold“折叠”;attach“附上”;conclude“结束,下结论”。故选D项。
55.A.theory B.truth
C.principle D.humanity
答案D
解析结合后文“and in the selfless acts of kindness”以及文章内容可知,陌生人归还作者钱包的行为,让作者相信了人性和无私的善举。theory“理论”;truth“真理”;principle“原则”;humanity“人性”。故选D项。
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。
Wine,an alcoholic drink56. (make) from fermented(发酵的) grapes,has been produced in China since around the Han Dynasty,when European grapes came to this region.Before that,rice wine,beer and other alcoholic drinks were most 57. (common) consumed.The Chinese do not see wine as one of the necessities of life,but the culture of wine has made an impact 58. the way the Chinese live.
China’s industrialised grape wine production didn’t start until 1892,59. a successful Chinese businessman called Chang Bishi founded the Changyu Wine Production Company in Yantai,Shandong.China then introduced over a hundred types of wine and 60.diverse range of wine-making equipment from Europe and recruited (招聘) many foreign wine specialists.61.(draw) upon the grape-cultivation and wine-making practices of European chateaux(城堡),China produced fifteen 62. (variety) of brandy,red wine and white wine.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s,several kinds of grapes for making wine63.(introduce) from Bulgaria,Hungary and the Soviet Union.And then they were cultured intensively in China.
With the rapid64. (expand) of China’s wine market,grape wine yards and grape production bases 65. (emerge) across the country from the coast of the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea to Xinjiang so far,and wineries (酿酒厂) are growing in leaps and bounds.
答案与解析
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国葡萄酒的历史和发展状况。
56.made 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空格处应使用非谓语形式,由句意可知应使用过去分词作后置定语修饰“an alcoholic drink”,故填made。
57.commonly 考查副词。由句意和句子成分可知,空格处应使用副词commonly(常见地)修饰动词“consumed”作状语,故填commonly。
58.on 考查介词。此处句意为“中国人并不把酒视为生活必需品之一,但酒文化对中国人的生活方式产生了影响”;make an impact on sth是固定搭配,意为“对……产生影响”,故填介词on。
59.when 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空格处是非限制性定语从句,先行词是1892,关系词在从句中作时间状语,故填关系副词when。
60.a 考查冠词。此处指中国从欧洲引进了上百种葡萄酒和各种各样的酿酒设备。a range of意为“大范围,各种各样”,故填不定冠词a。
61.Drawing 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,空格处 draw应使用非谓语形式,逻辑主语China 和draw之间是主动关系,应填现在分词形式作状语,因空格在句首,故填Drawing。
62.varieties 考查名词。名词variety意为“品种”,是可数名词,空格前有fifteen,因而空格处应为复数形式,故填varieties。
63.were introduced 考查动词的时态和语态。主语“several kinds of grapes”和introduce之间是被动关系,此处应使用被动语态;由上下文可知,该句描述的是过去的事情,应使用一般过去时的被动语态,故填were introduced。
64.expansion 考查名词。空格处表示“随着我国葡萄酒市场的快速扩大”,空格前“With”为介词,其后应接名词,此处“扩张”表抽象意义不可数,故填expansion。
65.have emerged 考查动词的时态。根据句意及句中时间状语“so far”可知,空格处应使用现在完成时,故填have emerged。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,针对校园内存在浪费粮食的现象,学校决定举行抵制浪费粮食的活动。请你代表学生会在学校英文报上写一封倡议书,内容包括:
1.活动的理由及目的;
2.具体的做法;
3.呼吁从我做起,节约粮食。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students,
The Students’ Union
参考范文
Dear fellow students,
We all feel concerned when seeing leftovers piled in the bins of the canteen.To arouse our awareness of saving food,our school is to launch a campaign against food waste.
As for us students,please don’t order food that we can’t finish.Furthermore,let’s remind each other to clear the plate all the time or pack leftovers home.
Treasuring food is a Chinese traditional virtue.Remember,every grain comes after hard work.Let’s save food and do it from now!
The Students’ Union
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。
On a cold,stormy winter day,an old friend invited me out for a cup of coffee.We met at his house,and as we walked down the street,we passed by a small café with a sign hanging on the door that read:“You’re welcome in.We have suspended coffee.”
“Suspended coffee?” I asked my friend.“What does that mean?” “You’ve never heard of it?” my friend asked,and I shook my head.“Follow me,” he told me,and we joined the line of people standing in front of the cash register.
“What can I offer you today?”the cashier asked a couple of young lawyers who were looking at the menu.“I think we’ll take three cups of coffee,” one of them said.“2 now,and 1 suspended.” The cashier nodded,as if it were an ordinary order,took payment and placed two cups of hot coffee on the counter.The two thanked him,took the two cups and left without waiting for the third.The next in line was an older couple.“Same order as always?”the cashier asked with a smile.“Yes,thank you,” replied the woman.“But please add two suspended coffees,we haven’t purchased any of those for quite a while.”
A few minutes later the couple received their order,and our turn to order arrived.“Good morning!” said the cashier.“How can I help you?” “I think we’d like two cups of coffee,” my friend said.“We’ll drink them here.” When our order was ready,we took our cups and sat down to drink them together.“Will you tell me what this is about?” I asked my friend,but he just said,“Wait and see.”
Our conversation flowed,and before we noticed it,nearly two hours passed.The café was almost empty of people when the door suddenly opened and a man in old shabby clothes and a tired look came in and stood quietly in front of the cash register.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly,“Do you have a suspended coffee?”
When he saw my expression,my friend began to explain it to me.
参考范文
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly,“Do you have a suspended coffee?”The cashier smiled and nodded,poured the man a cup of hot coffee and placed it in front of him.The man thanked him,took the glass and left.No one else seemed to take notice of this moment,which appeared to be ordinary in this café,but I could not help but be moved by this little gesture.However,to my puzzlement,what does a suspended coffee mean on earth?
When he saw my expression,my friend began to explain it to me.“Anyone can prepay for a cup of coffee for someone less fortunate without making them feel bad.The cup of coffee waits for anyone interested in it,and who knows better than us what a warm cup of coffee can do for a cold day.” When we got up to leave,I stopped for a moment and went back to the cash register.“I just wanted to buy another cup of coffee.Suspended.”
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