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2021级高三下市三模热身考英语学科试卷
全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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。
1.What will the woman do this Saturday?
A.Go to the zoo. B.Fly to London. C.See her sister off.
2.What does the woman want Jim to do?
A.Do the laundry. B.Prepare dinner. C.Repair a machine.
3.Where are the speakers?
A.In the dining hall. B.In the library. C.In the gym.
4.What is the conversation mainly about?
A.A difficult question. B.A piece of writing. C.A person.
5.How does the man sound?
A.Sorry. B.Disappointed. C.Understanding.
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。
6.What does the man suggest the woman eat?
A.Some spaghetti. B.Some chicken. C.A beef sandwich.
7.What is the woman going to do next?
A.Order dishes. B.Call her doctor. C.Eat an egg.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.How did the woman finally deal with the email?
A.She replied to it.
B.She showed it to the police.
C.She took no notice of it
9.What does the man remind the woman to do at last?
A.Avoid using public Wi-Fi.
B.Update applications in time.
C.Use special passwords.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10.Which school opened the door for Uldus to study photography?
A.Central Saint Martins.
B.London College of Fashion.
C.The North-West Academy of Public Administration.
11.What is the subject of most of Uldus’ photographs?
A.Escapism. B.Heroism. C.Individualism.
12.What kind of people does Uldus enjoy working with?
A.Those who lead a tough life.
B.Those who are very creative.
C.Those who live a colorful life.
13.What is Uldus’ attitude towards digital technology?
A.Ambiguous. B.Disapproval. C.Supportive.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What animals are the speakers looking at in the beginning?
A.Some rabbits. B.Some sparrows. C.Some squirrels.
15.How far have the speakers walked?
A.Around 1,000 meters. B.Around 700 meters. C.Around 600 meters.
16.What does the man regret doing?
A.Carrying lots of things. B.Climbing the mountain. C.Eating too much.
17.What does the woman ask the man to give her?
A.Some chocolates. B.A water bottle. C.A rubbish bag.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What do we know about the players in the Village Super League?
A.They are professional.
B.They play soccer in the evening.
C.They all come from the same ethnic group.
19.What do the cheerleaders do before a match starts?
A.Play some instruments.
B.Give dance performances.
C.Sing some folk songs.
20.What is the speaker willing to do?
A.Write some emails.
B.Offer visitors best positions.
C.Invite some friends to a festival.
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
Enjoy the family-friendly adventure at Dino Park in Myrtle Beach! This exciting museum gives guests the chance to come face-to-face with life-sized dinos! These beasts have a vast history that will spark imagination and allow visitors of all ages to enjoy educational fun.
During your self-guided adventure through Dino Park, you will be treated to up-close views at dazzling animatronics(电子动画) of your favorite scaly dinosaurs. There are more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs to discover. Along the way, you will be able to learn about some awesome dino facts and get your fill of prehistoric fun!
Additionally, visitors will be able to enjoy CGI footage that gives a glimpse into the lives of the dinos. It is the perfect way to learn all about the dinosaurs through interesting facts and hands-on activities. Throughout the museum are various facts about the dinosaurs displayed on informative and colorful posters.
Dino Park activities
Dino Explore Pit: The kids will have a blast diving into the Dino Explore Pit! This ball pit features 100,000 balls offering tons of room to bounce around. It is a fun attraction for all ages to enjoy.
Dig a Dino Fossil: Become a real-life archaeologist as you put your digging skills to the test! Look out for some awesome fossils as you search for the next greatest dinosaur discovery.
Ride a Tyrannosaurus: This fun animatronic ride is perfect for kids who want to experience some thrilling fun! Climb aboard for an action-packed ride that you won’t soon forget.
Play Area: Kids will enjoy burning off some extra energy at the playground area. The playground features dino-themed puzzle floors, bright pictures on the walls, and play equipment featuring a slide and dinosaurs they can climb on.
So, whether you are a longtime dinosaur lover or want to bring the kids to see some moving dino park exhibits, you are sure to have a great time here!
1. At Dino Park, visitors ________.
A. can feel the joy of prehistoric times
B. will be taught animatronics face to face
C. will be able to find the perfect way to see CGI film
D can participate in hands-on poster making activities
2. Which of the following will remain fresh in the minds of kids?
A. Dino Explore Pit. B. Dig a Dino Fossil.
C Ride a Tyrannosaurus. D. Play Area.
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce a variety of life-sized dinosaurs.
B. To recommend a museum with educational fun.
C. To compare the different activities at the Dino Park.
D. To provide archaeologists with some clues about dinosaurs.
B
Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden: panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough.
Let me go back a few decades, back to when anxiety wasn’t part of my life. When I was a child, I loved art. I drew and I colored because that’s what I enjoyed. I went to college to become an art teacher. When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside.
Luckily, after the birth of my daughter in 2014, the desire to create came back. At first, I was using a tiny corner of a bedroom in our rental house to paint. Eventually we bought a house, and I had the space to spread out, ready to paint whenever the urge struck. That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet.
I think the reason why painting is so helpful for my anxiety is that, in order for me to be anxious, I have to be worrying about the future and what it holds. When I’m doing an activity that requires my full concentration, I have to be in the moment. It doesn’t matter if you’re artistic. The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future.
4. Which word can best describe the writer in paragraph 1?
A. Cautious. B. Insecure. C. Considerate. D. Impatient.
5. When did the writer give up on art temporarily?
A. After her daughter was born. B. When she studied in college.
C. When she was still a little child. D. After some big event happened.
6. How does painting relieve the writer’s anxiety?
A. Painting makes her stay in a place. B. Colors of painting calm her down.
C. Painting is a very creative activity. D. Painting makes less room for worries.
7. What can we learn from the story?
A. What is important is to seize the moment. B. Anxiety may sometimes be beneficial to life.
C. It is necessary to learn some art in childhood. D. Painting is the best way to ease people’s mind.
C
On Christmas Eve, a team of reindeer (驯鹿) will help Santa Claus deliver gifts to children all around the world. The reindeer, led by their fearless leader Rudolph, won’t be the only ones doing something special. Back in the highest Arctic, their cousins have a remarkable ability changing their eye color.
During the summer months, when the days are long and the sun is bright, reindeer’s tapetum lucidum (荧光膜), a mirror-like layer at the back of their eye, appears golden, which helps bounce the majority of light off the eyes, effectively acting like a pair of natural sunglasses. As winter comes, and the days become shorter and darker, the tapetum lucidum turns blue to absorb more light, allowing reindeer to improve their night vision and see clear in low light conditions.
With these adaptations, reindeer can adapt and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Unlike humans, reindeer can see well into the shorter Ultra Violet (UV) range. This UV vision enables them to spot food and predators more effectively in the snowy landscape. Lichens, a key part of their winter diet, absorb UV, so they show up dark against UV-reflecting white snow. Wolf and polar bear fur also absorb UV, so instead of disappearing against snow they pop out in high contrast, allowing reindeer to spot potential threats from a distance.
Reindeer change their eyes by adjusting their tapetum lucidum, which is made of collagen fibers. In winter, the collagen fibers become packed tighter, causing the tapetum lucidum to mainly reflect blue light. This change happens when reindeer dilate their pupils (瞳孔). In summer, the reindeer’s pupils return to a smaller size, which helps reindeer reduce the amount of light entering the eye.
But their unique adaptation may hurt them. Today, the increasing use of artificial lighting, especially during the winter months, poses a potential threat to their sensitive eyes. It can make reindeer lose their way, affecting their ability to survive in their challenging environment. So it is crucial for us to be mindful of our use of electricity and make efforts to minimize light pollution to ensure the well-being and survival of these magnificent creatures.
8. What do we know from paragraph 2?
A. The shape of reindeer’s eyes varies with seasons.
B. It is difficult for reindeer to live in low light conditions.
C. The tapetum lucidum helps reindeer adapt to seasonal changes.
D. Reindeer’s eyes appear golden in winter while blue in summer.
9. What is the use of UV vision for reindeer?
A. To help them see clear in dark nights.
B. To distinguish food of different colors quickly.
C. To protect their eyes from harsh sunlight in summer.
D. To better locate food and enemies during snowy days.
10. What does the underlined word “dilate” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Relax. B. Expand. C. Narrow. D. Hide.
11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To call on people to protect reindeer from light pollution.
B. To show the reasons for the decline in reindeer population.
C. To present humans’ great efforts to reduce artificial lighting.
D. To prove reindeer’s strong adaptability to harsh environments.
D
While teenagers who are at risk of depression with risky behaviors — drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and cutting classes often alert parents and teachers that serious problems are brewing, a new study finds that there’s another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much danger of experiencing the same mental symptoms.
These teens use tons of media, get insufficient sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle. Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme that are truly in a dangerous position. Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been called the “invisible risk”group by the study’s authors.
The study’s authors surveyed 15395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessive alcohol use, illegal drug use, heavy smoking and high media use. Their aim was to determine the relationship between these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers. The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low-risk group. But the invisible group wasn’t far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of them exhibiting depression.
The findings caught Carli off guard. “We didn’t expect that,” he says. “The high-risk group and low-risk group are obvious, but this third group was not only unexpected. It was so distinct and so large — nearly one third of our sample — that it became a key finding of the study.”
Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, support and treatment for mental health issues, he says, are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.
12. Which teenager probably belongs to the “invisible risk” group?
A. A teenager who skips school.
B. A teenager who drinks frequently.
C. A teenager who exercises regularly.
D. A teenager who suffers from lack of sleep.
13. What can we know about the new study?
A. It was intended to dig into the reasons for depression.
B. Its findings were under expectation of the research team.
C. It was conducted by analyzing and comparing the previous data.
D. It revealed an alarming rate of the invisible group suffering depression.
14. What is Carli’s attitude toward the findings?
A. Unclear. B. Concerned. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A. To caution teens against developing unhealthy habit.
B. To share a novel psychological experiment with teens.
C. To introduce a new treatment for teens’ mental disorder.
D. To warn about the unobserved signs for teens’ mental problems.
第二节 (共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,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。
Getting the best deal
Bargaining is a difficult process. The buyer wants to purchase a product at its minimum price while the seller wants to maximize the potential for profit. ___16___, and thus it is in the best interest of buyers to strategize exactly how they will convince sellers to lower their prices.
First, buyers should assume that the price tag represents the starting point of negotiations, not the final word on the matter. Buyers should begin by asking the salesperson whether any sales or discounts will soon be advertised. ___17___, the salesperson probably will not volunteer to give one to them. Salespeople often work on commission, so it is frequently to their advantage to hide this information from their customers.
Second, buyers need to find out whether the seller has lowered prices in the past and, if SO, by how much. ___18___, he or she can request a similar price. This step in the bargaining 2 process requires perseverance, but it can pay off financially. Also, it is important that buyers never let sellers know that they need their products because the seller is then less likely to lower the price.
Finally, buyers must be patient ___19___, as buyers must collect a good deal of information about the product. Sometimes buyers might need to purchase a product at a more expensive price sim ply because they do not have the time necessary to shop further. The buyer’s time is important, too, and sometimes it is worth spending extra money if he or she needs the item immediately. However, sometimes simply by waiting for two weeks or two months, the buyer will save a considerable amount of money. ___20___.
A. Even if customers really want the item
B. If customers do not request a special deal
C. Looking for bargains takes time and energy
D. It can be worthwhile to wait under these circumstances
E. The desires of the buyer and the seller oppose each other
F. Buyers must be prepared to walk away from an item when bargaining
G. If the buyer learns that the seller has offered discounts to other customers
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The last lecture
Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University and one of the pioneers of virtual technology. The last lecture by him is world-known as one version of fairy tales, with more than 5 million ____21____ sold in the United States alone.
Randy had been informed by his doctor to be in the ____22____ stage of cancer, before he was once invited to give a lecture under the same name.
Randy married his dream lover and had three lovely children. ____23____, he would be absent from their ____24____ life forever. So, in his remaining life, he tried to ____25____ his family. Then again he intended to make some financial arrangements to ensure that their future life, at least in terms of ____26____, was as comfortable as possible.
He used his time of ____27____ to keep his body active every day. Once, twice... with the permission of his body, Randy ____28____ riding to strengthen his body, hoping to have more time to ____29____ together the things he should have told his children slowly in the next 20 years into those small stories. When the children grow up and can read, Randy hopes they can be ____30____ that their father loves them deeply, even though he is ____31____.
In this book, in an aspect of engineering, Randy reveals to his kids that nothing is perfect, and they should learn to do their best with limited ____32____ — you can’t control the cards you’re ____33____, but just how you play the hand — probably that is what Randy wanted to ____34____ to his’ kids.
As his co-author Jeffrey Zaslow put it, the ____35____ that Randy hoped to personally teach children about how to face life, as well as the rich content of this book, is not only a gift to all students, teachers, and parents, but also those with dreams in the world.
21. A. copies B. originals C. collections D. versions
22. A. steady B. promising C. initial D. advanced
23. A. Jokingly B. Unfortunately C. Admittedly D. Seemingly
24. A. future B. miserable C. past D. ideal
25. A. support B. remind C. accompany D. repay
26. A. source B. spirit C. material D. mind
27. A. cycling B. teaching C. selling D. recovering
28. A. wondered about B. appealed to C. weighed up D. stuck with
29. A. film B. press C. restore D. track
30. A. encouraged B. convinced C. threatened D. warned
31. A. abandoned B. missed C. needed D. gone
32. A. relatives B. goods C. resources D. interests
33. A. dealt B. awarded C. displayed D. lent
34. A. send B. assign C. communicate D. spread
35. A. strength B. truth C. creativity D. wisdom
第二节 语法填空(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。
Primary schools now attach great importance to labor education, advocating students to do activities such as cooking, making handicrafts ____36____ decorating houses.
Xue Youmei, a Grade 3 student, spent the winter holiday in Guangxi. Everything about village life was novel to Xue who was used ____37____ urban life. Xue joined her family to work at a farm field planted with Chinese water chestnuts. Xue, ____38____ (wear) a pair of gloves, helped her father pick up water chestnuts at the field.
For Yang Liqiao, a Grade 6 student, the past winter holiday gave her ____39____ new identity-garbage sorting guide. Yang wore a volunteer’s vest and recorded the situation of the garbage sorting work at her residential community. ____40____ (additional), Yang also invited her classmates to walk around the park nearby to pick up garbage on the ground. Yang’s father observed labor activities offered students a chance ____41____ (acquire) knowledge, which was not taught at class.
At the same time, some schools in China also assigned specialized homework during the winter vacation to let students enjoy play-based learning. Some students ____42____(ask) to cooperate with parents to decorate their homes with New Year ____43____(painting). The task aimed to develop students’ ____44____(innovation) thinking. And some were required to collect physics-related Chinese poems, make an _____45_____(analyse) and draw a conclusion.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你叫李华,最近在某英文购物网站上购买了一双鞋子,但出现了一些问题。请给该网站写一封投诉信,包括以下内容:
申购情况
实际情况
颜色
黑色
白色
码数
9
8.5
到货日期
4月10日
4月20日
1. 写信的目的;
2. 投诉内容(见表格);
3. 要求:重新邮寄或退款;
4. 询问:若寄回,谁承担邮寄费。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
On a cold, stormy winter day, an old friend invited me out for a cup of coffee. We met by his house, and as we walked down the street, we passed by a small cafe 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 smiled at them. “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 cafe 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:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?”
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When he saw my expression, my friend began to explain it to me.
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2021级高三下市三模热身考英语学科试卷
全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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。
1.What will the woman do this Saturday?
A.Go to the zoo. B.Fly to London. C.See her sister off.
2.What does the woman want Jim to do?
A.Do the laundry. B.Prepare dinner. C.Repair a machine.
3.Where are the speakers?
A.In the dining hall. B.In the library. C.In the gym.
4.What is the conversation mainly about?
A.A difficult question. B.A piece of writing. C.A person.
5.How does the man sound?
A.Sorry. B.Disappointed. C.Understanding.
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。
6.What does the man suggest the woman eat?
A.Some spaghetti. B.Some chicken. C.A beef sandwich.
7.What is the woman going to do next?
A.Order dishes. B.Call her doctor. C.Eat an egg.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.How did the woman finally deal with the email?
A.She replied to it.
B.She showed it to the police.
C.She took no notice of it
9.What does the man remind the woman to do at last?
A.Avoid using public Wi-Fi.
B.Update applications in time.
C.Use special passwords.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10.Which school opened the door for Uldus to study photography?
A.Central Saint Martins.
B.London College of Fashion.
C.The North-West Academy of Public Administration.
11.What is the subject of most of Uldus’ photographs?
A.Escapism. B.Heroism. C.Individualism.
12.What kind of people does Uldus enjoy working with?
A.Those who lead a tough life.
B.Those who are very creative.
C.Those who live a colorful life.
13.What is Uldus’ attitude towards digital technology?
A.Ambiguous. B.Disapproval. C.Supportive.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What animals are the speakers looking at in the beginning?
A.Some rabbits. B.Some sparrows. C.Some squirrels.
15.How far have the speakers walked?
A.Around 1,000 meters. B.Around 700 meters. C.Around 600 meters.
16.What does the man regret doing?
A.Carrying lots of things. B.Climbing the mountain. C.Eating too much.
17.What does the woman ask the man to give her?
A.Some chocolates. B.A water bottle. C.A rubbish bag.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What do we know about the players in the Village Super League?
A.They are professional.
B.They play soccer in the evening.
C.They all come from the same ethnic group.
19.What do the cheerleaders do before a match starts?
A.Play some instruments.
B.Give dance performances.
C.Sing some folk songs.
20.What is the speaker willing to do?
A.Write some emails.
B.Offer visitors best positions.
C.Invite some friends to a festival.
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
Enjoy the family-friendly adventure at Dino Park in Myrtle Beach! This exciting museum gives guests the chance to come face-to-face with life-sized dinos! These beasts have a vast history that will spark imagination and allow visitors of all ages to enjoy educational fun.
During your self-guided adventure through Dino Park, you will be treated to up-close views at dazzling animatronics(电子动画) of your favorite scaly dinosaurs. There are more than 20 life-sized dinosaurs to discover. Along the way, you will be able to learn about some awesome dino facts and get your fill of prehistoric fun!
Additionally, visitors will be able to enjoy CGI footage that gives a glimpse into the lives of the dinos. It is the perfect way to learn all about the dinosaurs through interesting facts and hands-on activities. Throughout the museum are various facts about the dinosaurs displayed on informative and colorful posters.
Dino Park activities
Dino Explore Pit: The kids will have a blast diving into the Dino Explore Pit! This ball pit features 100,000 balls offering tons of room to bounce around. It is a fun attraction for all ages to enjoy.
Dig a Dino Fossil: Become a real-life archaeologist as you put your digging skills to the test! Look out for some awesome fossils as you search for the next greatest dinosaur discovery.
Ride a Tyrannosaurus: This fun animatronic ride is perfect for kids who want to experience some thrilling fun! Climb aboard for an action-packed ride that you won’t soon forget.
Play Area: Kids will enjoy burning off some extra energy at the playground area. The playground features dino-themed puzzle floors, bright pictures on the walls, and play equipment featuring a slide and dinosaurs they can climb on.
So, whether you are a longtime dinosaur lover or want to bring the kids to see some moving dino park exhibits, you are sure to have a great time here!
1. At Dino Park, visitors ________.
A. can feel the joy of prehistoric times
B. will be taught animatronics face to face
C. will be able to find the perfect way to see CGI film
D. can participate in hands-on poster making activities
2. Which of the following will remain fresh in the minds of kids?
A. Dino Explore Pit. B. Dig a Dino Fossil.
C. Ride a Tyrannosaurus. D. Play Area.
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce a variety of life-sized dinosaurs.
B. To recommend a museum with educational fun.
C. To compare the different activities at the Dino Park.
D. To provide archaeologists with some clues about dinosaurs.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章对默特尔海滩的迪诺公园进行了介绍。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Along the way, you will be able to learn about some awesome dino facts and get your fill of prehistoric fun!(在此过程中,您将能够了解一些令人敬畏的恐龙事实,并获得史前乐趣!)”可知,在Dino公园,游客可以感受到史前时代的欢乐。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段Ride a Tyrannosaurus最后一句“Climb aboard for an action-packed ride that you won’t soon forget.(登上这趟惊险刺激的旅程,你不会很快忘记。)”可知,“骑暴龙”会让孩子们记忆犹新。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Enjoy the family-friendly adventure at Dino Park in Myrtle Beach! This exciting museum gives guests the chance to come face-to-face with life-sized dinos! These beasts have a vast history that will spark imagination and allow visitors of all ages to enjoy educational fun.(在默特尔海滩的迪诺公园享受适合家庭的冒险吧!这个令人兴奋的博物馆让游客有机会与真人大小的恐龙面对面!这些动物有着丰富的历史,将激发想象力,让所有年龄段的游客都能享受教育的乐趣。)”可知,这篇文章的目的是推荐一个具有教育意义的博物馆。故选B。
B
Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden: panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough.
Let me go back a few decades, back to when anxiety wasn’t part of my life. When I was a child, I loved art. I drew and I colored because that’s what I enjoyed. I went to college to become an art teacher. When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside.
Luckily, after the birth of my daughter in 2014, the desire to create came back. At first, I was using a tiny corner of a bedroom in our rental house to paint. Eventually we bought a house, and I had the space to spread out, ready to paint whenever the urge struck. That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet.
I think the reason why painting is so helpful for my anxiety is that, in order for me to be anxious, I have to be worrying about the future and what it holds. When I’m doing an activity that requires my full concentration, I have to be in the moment. It doesn’t matter if you’re artistic. The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future.
4. Which word can best describe the writer in paragraph 1?
A. Cautious. B. Insecure. C. Considerate. D. Impatient.
5. When did the writer give up on art temporarily?
A. After her daughter was born. B. When she studied in college.
C. When she was still a little child. D. After some big event happened.
6. How does painting relieve the writer’s anxiety?
A. Painting makes her stay in a place. B. Colors of painting calm her down.
C. Painting is a very creative activity. D. Painting makes less room for worries.
7. What can we learn from the story?
A. What is important is to seize the moment. B. Anxiety may sometimes be beneficial to life.
C. It is necessary to learn some art in childhood. D. Painting is the best way to ease people’s mind.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经缺乏安全感,很焦虑。直到作者重新开始绘画,慢慢找回了平静。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough.(多年来,焦虑就像一只迷路的狗在找骨头一样跟着我。当我担心我的健康或我女儿的健康时,我感觉最强烈。我有一种不寻常的感觉,然后突然恐慌起来!不过,我的担忧并不局限于健康问题,它们还包括对世界未来的焦虑、对自己财务状况的担忧,以及对自己不够优秀的恐惧)”可推知,作者没有安全感。故选B。
5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside. (当我在2001年5月毕业的时候,我有一份兼职的设计工作,在2001年9月11日的事件之后,我知道我需要旅行,离开我在家乡的安全生活。就在那时,我的创作实践戛然而止)”可知,作者在一些重大事件发生之后暂时放弃了艺术。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet. (就在那时,我开始注意到一件重要的事情:绘画以一种其他任何东西都无法做到的方式让我平静下来。它缓解了我的恐惧和焦虑,这是其他练习(深呼吸等)所没有的,至少没有那么持续。当焦虑的想法开始时,我知道该怎么做。我走进我的工作室,抓起一些材料,开始创作。很快,烦恼消失了,取而代之的是我的头脑很安静)”可知,绘画让担忧的空闲少了,从而缓解了作者的焦虑。故选D。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future.(唯一重要的是找到一种方法,活在当下,而不是不可知的未来)”可知,故事告诉我们重要的是要抓住当下。故选A。
C
On Christmas Eve, a team of reindeer (驯鹿) will help Santa Claus deliver gifts to children all around the world. The reindeer, led by their fearless leader Rudolph, won’t be the only ones doing something special. Back in the highest Arctic, their cousins have a remarkable ability changing their eye color.
During the summer months, when the days are long and the sun is bright, reindeer’s tapetum lucidum (荧光膜), a mirror-like layer at the back of their eye, appears golden, which helps bounce the majority of light off the eyes, effectively acting like a pair of natural sunglasses. As winter comes, and the days become shorter and darker, the tapetum lucidum turns blue to absorb more light, allowing reindeer to improve their night vision and see clear in low light conditions.
With these adaptations, reindeer can adapt and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Unlike humans, reindeer can see well into the shorter Ultra Violet (UV) range. This UV vision enables them to spot food and predators more effectively in the snowy landscape. Lichens, a key part of their winter diet, absorb UV, so they show up dark against UV-reflecting white snow. Wolf and polar bear fur also absorb UV, so instead of disappearing against snow they pop out in high contrast, allowing reindeer to spot potential threats from a distance.
Reindeer change their eyes by adjusting their tapetum lucidum, which is made of collagen fibers. In winter, the collagen fibers become packed tighter, causing the tapetum lucidum to mainly reflect blue light. This change happens when reindeer dilate their pupils (瞳孔). In summer, the reindeer’s pupils return to a smaller size, which helps reindeer reduce the amount of light entering the eye.
But their unique adaptation may hurt them. Today, the increasing use of artificial lighting, especially during the winter months, poses a potential threat to their sensitive eyes. It can make reindeer lose their way, affecting their ability to survive in their challenging environment. So it is crucial for us to be mindful of our use of electricity and make efforts to minimize light pollution to ensure the well-being and survival of these magnificent creatures.
8. What do we know from paragraph 2?
A. The shape of reindeer’s eyes varies with seasons.
B. It is difficult for reindeer to live in low light conditions.
C The tapetum lucidum helps reindeer adapt to seasonal changes.
D. Reindeer’s eyes appear golden in winter while blue in summer.
9. What is the use of UV vision for reindeer?
A. To help them see clear in dark nights.
B. To distinguish food of different colors quickly.
C. To protect their eyes from harsh sunlight in summer.
D. To better locate food and enemies during snowy days.
10. What does the underlined word “dilate” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Relax. B. Expand. C. Narrow. D. Hide.
11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To call on people to protect reindeer from light pollution.
B. To show the reasons for the decline in reindeer population.
C. To present humans’ great efforts to reduce artificial lighting.
D. To prove reindeer’s strong adaptability to harsh environments.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北极驯鹿的眼睛会随着季节变化而改变颜色,从而适应环境中的光线量,而且它们拥有紫外线视觉,能够在雪地中更好地发现食物和天敌,但是人工照明的使用对驯鹿敏感的眼睛构成了潜在的威胁,我们应当保护驯鹿免受光污染。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“During the summer months, when the days are long and the sun is bright, reindeer’s tapetum lucidum (荧光膜), a mirror-like layer at the back of their eye, appears golden, which helps bounce the majority of light off the eyes, effectively acting like a pair of natural sunglasses. As winter comes, and the days become shorter and darker, the tapetum lucidum turns blue to absorb more light, allowing reindeer to improve their night vision and see clear in low light conditions. (在夏季的几个月里,白天变长,阳光充足,驯鹿眼睛后部的镜面状的荧光膜呈现出金色,有助于反射眼睛上的大部分光线,有效地起到一副天然太阳镜的作用。随着冬天的到来,白天变短变暗,荧光膜变成蓝色以吸收更多的光线,这使得驯鹿能够提高他们的夜视能力,在弱光条件下也能看得更清楚)”可知,夏季阳光充足时驯鹿眼睛中的荧光膜呈金色,反射大部分光线,冬季阳光减少时荧光膜呈蓝色,吸收更多的光线。由此可知,荧光膜帮助驯鹿适应季节变化。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“This UV vision enables them to spot food and predators more effectively in the snowy landscape. (这种紫外线视觉使它们能够在雪地里更有效地发现食物和捕食者)”可知,紫外线视觉让驯鹿在雪天更好地定位食物和天敌。故选D项。
【10题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文“In winter, the collagen fibers become packed tighter, causing the tapetum lucidum to mainly reflect blue light. (在冬天,胶原纤维变得更紧,导致荧光膜主要反射蓝光)”和下文“In summer, the reindeer’s pupils return to a smaller size, which helps reindeer reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (在夏天,驯鹿的瞳孔会变小,这有助于驯鹿减少进入眼睛的光线量)”可知,此处描述驯鹿眼睛中荧光膜在冬季和夏季的工作机制,夏季时瞳孔会变小,减少进入眼睛的光线量。由此推知,冬天瞳孔会变大,增加进入眼睛的光线量,dilate意思应该是“扩大”,与expand意思相近。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Today, the increasing use of artificial lighting, especially during the winter months, poses a potential threat to their sensitive eyes. It can make reindeer lose their way, affecting their ability to survive in their challenging environment. So it is crucial for us to be mindful of our use of electricity and make efforts to minimize light pollution to ensure the well-being and survival of these magnificent creatures. (如今,人工照明的使用越来越多,尤其是在冬季,这对它们敏感的眼睛构成了潜在的威胁。它会使驯鹿迷失方向,影响它们在恶劣环境中的生存能力。因此,对我们来说至关重要的是要注意我们的用电,努力减少光污染,以确保这些出色生物的健康和生存)”可推知,本段主要说明人工照明的使用对驯鹿敏感的眼睛构成了潜在的威胁,呼吁我们保护驯鹿免受光污染。故选A项。
D
While teenagers who are at risk of depression with risky behaviors — drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and cutting classes often alert parents and teachers that serious problems are brewing, a new study finds that there’s another group of adolescents who are in nearly as much danger of experiencing the same mental symptoms.
These teens use tons of media, get insufficient sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle. Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme that are truly in a dangerous position. Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been called the “invisible risk”group by the study’s authors.
The study’s authors surveyed 15,395 students and analyzed nine risk behaviors, including excessive alcohol use, illegal drug use, heavy smoking and high media use. Their aim was to determine the relationship between these risk behaviors and mental health issues in teenagers. The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low-risk group. But the invisible group wasn’t far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of them exhibiting depression.
The findings caught Carli off guard. “We didn’t expect that,” he says. “The high-risk group and low-risk group are obvious, but this third group was not only unexpected. It was so distinct and so large — nearly one third of our sample — that it became a key finding of the study.”
Carli says that one of the most significant things about his study is that it provides new early warning signs for parents, teachers and mental health-care providers. And early identification, support and treatment for mental health issues, he says, are the best ways to keep them from turning into full-blown disorders.
12. Which teenager probably belongs to the “invisible risk” group?
A. A teenager who skips school.
B. A teenager who drinks frequently.
C. A teenager who exercises regularly.
D. A teenager who suffers from lack of sleep.
13. What can we know about the new study?
A. It was intended to dig into the reasons for depression.
B. Its findings were under expectation of the research team.
C. It was conducted by analyzing and comparing the previous data.
D. It revealed an alarming rate of the invisible group suffering depression.
14. What is Carli’s attitude toward the findings?
A. Unclear. B. Concerned. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?
A. To caution teens against developing unhealthy habit.
B. To share a novel psychological experiment with teens.
C. To introduce a new treatment for teens’ mental disorder.
D. To warn about the unobserved signs for teens’ mental problems.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。青少年大量使用媒体,睡眠不足,久坐不动正被视为“隐形风险”。这些风险风险很可能导致青少年的心理健康问题。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“These teens use tons of media, get insufficient sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动的) lifestyle. Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the extreme that are truly in a dangerous position. Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been called the “invisible risk” group by the study’s authors. (这些青少年使用大量媒体,睡眠不足,生活方式久坐不动。当然,这听起来像是对地球上每一个青少年的描述。但该研究警告说,真正处于危险境地的是那些极端从事这三种行为的青少年。由于他们的行为通常不被视为危险信号,这些年轻人被研究作者称为“隐形风险”群体。)”可知,一个睡眠不足的青少年可能属于“隐形风险”。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The group that scored high on all nine of the risk behaviors was most likely to show symptoms of depression; in all, nearly 15% of this group reported being depressed, compared with just 4% of the low-risk group. But the invisible group wasn’t far behind the high-risk set, with more than 13% of them exhibiting depression. (在所有九种风险行为中得分较高的一组最有可能表现出抑郁症状;总的来说,这一组中有近15%的人表示患有抑郁症,而低风险组只有4%。但隐形群体并不远落后于高危人群,其中超过13%的人表现出抑郁症。)可知,这个新研究揭示了隐形群体患抑郁症的比率惊人。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The findings caught Carli off guard. “We didn’t expect that,” he says. “The high-risk group and low-risk group are obvious, but this third group was not only unexpected. It was so distinct and so large— nearly one third of our sample— that it became a key finding of the study.”(这些发现让Carli措手不及。“我们没想到,”他说。“高风险组和低风险组是显而易见的,但第三组不仅出乎意料。它是如此独特,如此庞大——几乎占我们样本的三分之一——以至于它成为了这项研究的一个关键发现。”)”可知,Carli对该研究表示很关切。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文和第二段中的“Because their behaviors are not usually seen as a red flag, these young people have been called the “invisible risk” group by the study’s authors. (由于他们的行为通常不被视为危险信号,这些年轻人被研究作者称为“隐形风险”群体。)”可知,作者写这篇文章是为了警告青少年心理问题的未被注意到的信号。故选D。
第二节 (共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,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。
Getting the best deal
Bargaining is a difficult process. The buyer wants to purchase a product at its minimum price while the seller wants to maximize the potential for profit. ___16___, and thus it is in the best interest of buyers to strategize exactly how they will convince sellers to lower their prices.
First, buyers should assume that the price tag represents the starting point of negotiations, not the final word on the matter. Buyers should begin by asking the salesperson whether any sales or discounts will soon be advertised. ___17___, the salesperson probably will not volunteer to give one to them. Salespeople often work on commission, so it is frequently to their advantage to hide this information from their customers.
Second, buyers need to find out whether the seller has lowered prices in the past and, if SO, by how much. ___18___, he or she can request a similar price. This step in the bargaining 2 process requires perseverance, but it can pay off financially. Also, it is important that buyers never let sellers know that they need their products because the seller is then less likely to lower the price.
Finally, buyers must be patient ___19___, as buyers must collect a good deal of information about the product. Sometimes buyers might need to purchase a product at a more expensive price sim ply because they do not have the time necessary to shop further. The buyer’s time is important, too, and sometimes it is worth spending extra money if he or she needs the item immediately. However, sometimes simply by waiting for two weeks or two months, the buyer will save a considerable amount of money. ___20___.
A. Even if customers really want the item
B. If customers do not request a special deal
C. Looking for bargains takes time and energy
D. It can be worthwhile to wait under these circumstances
E. The desires of the buyer and the seller oppose each other
F. Buyers must be prepared to walk away from an item when bargaining
G. If the buyer learns that the seller has offered discounts to other customers
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. G 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要讲述了如何在购买商品时进行讨价还价,给出了具体的策略和步骤。
【16题详解】
根据前文“Bargaining is a difficult process. The buyer wants to purchase a product at its minimum price while the seller wants to maximize the potential for profit.(讨价还价是一个艰难的过程。买方希望以最低价格购买产品,而卖方希望最大限度地提高潜在利润)”可知,买方和卖方的愿望是相互对立的。E项“The desires of the buyer and the seller oppose each other(买方和卖方的愿望是相互对立的)”填入空格处,符合语境,且与下文“and thus it is in the best interest of buyers to strategize exactly how they will convince sellers to lower their prices.(因此,买方的最佳利益是制定策略,准确地说服卖方降低价格)”构成因果关系。故选E项。
【17题详解】
根据前文“First, buyers should assume that the price tag represents the starting point of negotiations, not the final word on the matter. Buyers should begin by asking the salesperson whether any sales or discounts will soon be advertised.(首先,买家应该认为价格标签代表的是谈判的起点,而不是最终结果。买方应首先询问销售人员是否即将发布促销或折扣广告)”可知,本段讲述了买家应该主动询问是否有折扣,根据后文“the salesperson probably will not volunteer to give one to them.(销售人员可能不会主动给他们特价)”可知,B项“If customers do not request a special deal(如果顾客不要求特价)”符合本段主题,且和后文构成逻辑关系。故选B项。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Second, buyers need to find out whether the seller has lowered prices in the past and, if SO, by how much.(其次,买方需要了解卖方过去是否降价,如果降价,降价幅度有多大)”可知,本段主要讲述了了解卖方过去是有降价,根据后文“he or she can request a similar price.(他或她可以要求类似的价格)”可知,G项“If the buyer learns that the seller has offered discounts to other customers(如果买方得知卖方已经向其他客户提供了折扣)”符合本段主题,且和后文构成逻辑关系。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据前文“Finally, buyers must be patient.(最后,买家必须要有耐心)”可知,本段主要讲述,买家要有耐心,根据后文“as buyers must collect a good deal of information about the product.(因为买家必须收集大量关于产品的信息)”可知,C项“Looking for bargains takes time and energy(寻找便宜货需要时间和精力)”符合本段主题,和后文构成因果关系。故选C项。
【20题详解】
设空位于段尾,是对前文的总结,根据前文“However, sometimes simply by waiting for two weeks or two months, the buyer will save a considerable amount of money.(然而,有时只要等上两周或两个月,买家就能省下一大笔钱)”可知,D项“It can be worthwhile to wait under these circumstances(在这种情况下,等待是值得的)”符合文意,是对前文的总结。故选D项。
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The last lecture
Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University and one of the pioneers of virtual technology. The last lecture by him is world-known as one version of fairy tales, with more than 5 million ____21____ sold in the United States alone.
Randy had been informed by his doctor to be in the ____22____ stage of cancer, before he was once invited to give a lecture under the same name.
Randy married his dream lover and had three lovely children. ____23____, he would be absent from their ____24____ life forever. So, in his remaining life, he tried to ____25____ his family. Then again he intended to make some financial arrangements to ensure that their future life, at least in terms of ____26____, was as comfortable as possible.
He used his time of ____27____ to keep his body active every day. Once, twice... with the permission of his body, Randy ____28____ riding to strengthen his body, hoping to have more time to ____29____ together the things he should have told his children slowly in the next 20 years into those small stories. When the children grow up and can read, Randy hopes they can be ____30____ that their father loves them deeply, even though he is ____31____.
In this book, in an aspect of engineering, Randy reveals to his kids that nothing is perfect, and they should learn to do their best with limited ____32____ — you can’t control the cards you’re ____33____, but just how you play the hand — probably that is what Randy wanted to ____34____ to his’ kids.
As his co-author Jeffrey Zaslow put it, the ____35____ that Randy hoped to personally teach children about how to face life, as well as the rich content of this book, is not only a gift to all students, teachers, and parents, but also those with dreams in the world.
21. A. copies B. originals C. collections D. versions
22. A. steady B. promising C. initial D. advanced
23. A. Jokingly B. Unfortunately C. Admittedly D. Seemingly
24. A. future B. miserable C. past D. ideal
25. A. support B. remind C. accompany D. repay
26. A. source B. spirit C. material D. mind
27. A. cycling B. teaching C. selling D. recovering
28. A. wondered about B. appealed to C. weighed up D. stuck with
29. A. film B. press C. restore D. track
30. A. encouraged B. convinced C. threatened D. warned
31. A. abandoned B. missed C. needed D. gone
32. A. relatives B. goods C. resources D. interests
33. A. dealt B. awarded C. displayed D. lent
34. A. send B. assign C. communicate D. spread
35. A. strength B. truth C. creativity D. wisdom
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了计算机科学教授Randy Pausch到了癌症晚期,他的最后一次演讲以童话的一个版本而闻名于世,仅在美国就售出了500多万册。Randy希望亲自教给孩子们如何面对生活的智慧,以及这本书的丰富内容,不仅是给所有学生、老师和家长的礼物,也是给世界上有梦想的人的礼物。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他的最后一次演讲以童话的一个版本而闻名于世,仅在美国就售出了500多万册。A. copies(书、报纸等的)一本,一册,打印份数;B. originals原件;C. collections收集;D. versions版本。根据上文“The last lecture by him is world-known as one version of fairy tales”此处指这个演讲的童话版本书籍仅在美国就售出了500多万册。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:兰迪医生告诉他,他的癌症已经到了晚期,之后他被邀请以同样的名字做一次演讲。A. steady稳定的;B. promising有前途的;C. initial最初的;D. advanced晚期的,先进的。根据上文“The last lecture”以及后文“in his remaining life”可知是最后一次演讲,说明癌症已经到了晚期,故选D。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:不幸的是,他永远不会出现在他们未来的生活中。A. Jokingly开玩笑地;B. Unfortunately不幸地;C. Admittedly诚然;D. Seemingly貌似。根据上文可知他的癌症已经到了晚期,无法再陪伴家人,所以是不幸地,故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:不幸的是,他永远不会出现在他们未来的生活中。A. future未来的;B. miserable悲惨的;C. past过去的;D. ideal理想的。根据上文“he would be absent from their”以及上文提到他癌症晚期,所以他永远不会出现在他们未来的生活中。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:所以,在他的剩下的日子里,他努力陪伴他的家人。A. support支持;B. remind提醒;C. accompany陪伴;D. repay报答。根据上文“So, in his remaining life, he tried to”可知,他时日无多,所以尽力陪伴家人。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后,他又打算做一些财务安排,以确保他们未来的生活,至少在物质方面,尽可能舒适。A. source来源;B. spirit精神;C. material物质,材料;D. mind思维。根据上文“he intended to make some financial arrangements to ensure that their future life”可知,做财务安排是为了让家人让物质方面尽可能舒适。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他每天利用骑自行车的时间来保持身体活跃。A. cycling骑车;B. teaching教;C. selling出售;D. recovering恢复。根据后文“riding to strengthen his body”可知,保持身体活跃的活动最有可能是骑车。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:一次,两次……在身体的允许下,兰迪坚持骑车锻炼身体,希望有更多的时间把他本应该在接下来的20年里慢慢告诉孩子们的事情浓缩成那些小故事。A. wondered about想知道;B. appealed to呼吁;C. weighed up审视;D. stuck with坚持。根据后文“riding to strengthen his body”指在身体的允许下,兰迪坚持骑车锻炼身体,故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:一次,两次……在身体的允许下,兰迪坚持骑车锻炼身体,希望有更多的时间把他本应该在接下来的20年里慢慢告诉孩子们的事情浓缩成那些小故事。A. film拍摄;B. press压缩,按压;C. restore恢复;D. track跟踪。根据后文“together the things he should have told his children slowly in the next 20 years into those small stories”可知,因为时日无多,他希望有更多的时间把他本应该在接下来的20年里慢慢告诉孩子们的事情浓缩成那些小故事。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:兰迪希望当孩子们长大了,能够阅读时,他们能相信他们的父亲深深地爱着他们,尽管他已经不在了。A. encouraged鼓舞;B. convinced使相信,说服;C. threatened威胁;D. warned警告。根据后文“their father loves them deeply”可知,兰迪希望孩子们长大了还能相信父亲深爱他们。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:兰迪希望当孩子们长大了,能够阅读时,他们能相信他们的父亲深深地爱着他们,尽管他已经不在了。A. abandoned抛弃;B. missed错过;C. needed需要;D. gone离去。根据上文“his doctor to be in the advanced stage of cancer”可知,他已经癌症晚期了,孩子长大的时候他已经去世了。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在这本书中,在工程学的一个方面,兰迪向他的孩子们揭示了没有什么是完美的,他们应该学会在有限的资源下做到最好——你不能控制你发到的牌,而是你如何玩这一把——这就是兰迪想要和他的孩子们交流的。A. relatives亲戚;B. goods商品;C. resources资源;D. interests兴趣。根据上文“that nothing is perfect, and they should learn to do their best with limited”可知,没有什么是完美的,他们应该学会在有限的资源下做到最好,故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在这本书中,在工程学的一个方面,兰迪向他的孩子们揭示了没有什么是完美的,他们应该学会在有限的资源下做到最好——你不能控制你发到的牌,而是你如何玩这一把——这就是兰迪想要和他的孩子们交流的。A. dealt处理,发牌;B. awarded授予;C. displayed展示;D. lent借给。根据上文“you can’t control the cards you’re”此处指无法控制上天给你发的牌,此处deal表示“发牌”。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在这本书中,在工程学的一个方面,兰迪向他的孩子们揭示了没有什么是完美的,他们应该学会在有限的资源下做到最好——你不能控制你发到的牌,而是你如何玩这一把——这就是兰迪想要和他的孩子们交流的。A. send发送;B. assign分配;C. communicate交流;D. spread传播。根据上文可知,书中兰迪想要告诉孩子们要充分利用自己的人生,学会在有限的资源下做到最好,这就是兰迪想要和他的孩子们交流的。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:正如他的合著者Jeffrey Zaslow所说,兰迪希望亲自教给孩子们如何面对生活的智慧,以及这本书的丰富内容,不仅是给所有学生、老师和家长的礼物,也是给世界上有梦想的人的礼物。A. strength力量;B. truth真相;C. creativity创造性;D. wisdom智慧。根据后文“Randy hoped to personally teach children about how to face life”可知,兰迪希望亲自教给孩子们如何面对生活的智慧,故选D。
第二节 语法填空(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。
Primary schools now attach great importance to labor education, advocating students to do activities such as cooking, making handicrafts ____36____ decorating houses.
Xue Youmei, a Grade 3 student, spent the winter holiday in Guangxi. Everything about village life was novel to Xue who was used ____37____ urban life. Xue joined her family to work at a farm field planted with Chinese water chestnuts. Xue, ____38____ (wear) a pair of gloves, helped her father pick up water chestnuts at the field.
For Yang Liqiao, a Grade 6 student, the past winter holiday gave her ____39____ new identity-garbage sorting guide. Yang wore a volunteer’s vest and recorded the situation of the garbage sorting work at her residential community. ____40____ (additional), Yang also invited her classmates to walk around the park nearby to pick up garbage on the ground. Yang’s father observed labor activities offered students a chance ____41____ (acquire) knowledge, which was not taught at class.
At the same time, some schools in China also assigned specialized homework during the winter vacation to let students enjoy play-based learning. Some students ____42____(ask) to cooperate with parents to decorate their homes with New Year ____43____(painting). The task aimed to develop students’ ____44____(innovation) thinking. And some were required to collect physics-related Chinese poems, make an _____45_____(analyse) and draw a conclusion.
【答案】36. and
37. to 38. wearing
39. a 40. Additionally
41. to acquire
42. were asked
43. paintings
44. innovative
45. analysis
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。小学现在非常重视劳动教育,提倡学生进行烹饪、制作工艺品、装饰房屋等活动。本文主要分享了几位小学生们寒假期间的丰富劳动活动。
【36题详解】
考查连词。句意:小学现在非常重视劳动教育,提倡学生进行烹饪、制作手工艺品和装饰房屋等活动。分析句子可知,空格处应填入并列连词。根据句意,此处指“和;以及”,故用and。故填and。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:对于习惯了城市生活的薛来说,关于乡村生活的一切都很新奇。be used to sth./doing sth.是固定短语,意为“习惯……”。故填to。
【38题详解】
考查现在分词。句意:薛同学戴着一副手套,帮助父亲在田里捡水栗子。分析句子可知,空格处应填入非谓语动词作定语。主语Xue与动词wear是主动关系,故用现在分词。故填wearing。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意:对于六年级学生杨丽巧来说,刚刚过去的寒假给了她一个新的身份——垃圾分类向导。根据句意,此处指“一个”,表泛指,故用不定冠词。new读音以辅音音素开头,故用不定冠词a。故填a。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意:此外,杨还邀请她的同学在附近的公园里散步,捡地上的垃圾。分析句子可知,空格处作状语,应用副词。additional的副词形式为additionally,意为“此外”,置于句首首字母应大写。故填Additionally。
【41题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:杨的父亲观察到,劳动活动为学生提供了一个学习知识的机会,而这些知识是课堂上没有教授的。修饰名词chance应用动词不定式作后置定语,表示“……的机会”。故填to acquire。
【42题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意:一些学生被要求与家长合作,用新年绘画装饰他们的家。分析句子可知,空格处应填入谓语动词。根据上文 assigned可知,此处应用一般过去时态。主语Some students与动词ask是逻辑上的动宾关系,故用被动语态。故填were asked。
【43题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:同上。根据句中their homes可知,空格处应填入名词复数形式。故填paintings。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意:该任务旨在培养学生的创新思维。分析句子可知,空格处应填入形容词作定语。innovation的名词形式为innovative。故填innovative。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:一些人被要求收集与物理相关的中国诗歌,进行分析并得出结论。根据句中make an可知,此处应填名词作宾语,analyse的名词形式为analysis。故填analysis。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你叫李华,最近在某英文购物网站上购买了一双鞋子,但出现了一些问题。请给该网站写一封投诉信,包括以下内容:
申购情况
实际情况
颜色
黑色
白色
码数
9
8.5
到货日期
4月10日
4月20日
1. 写信的目的;
2. 投诉内容(见表格);
3. 要求:重新邮寄或退款;
4. 询问:若寄回,谁承担邮寄费。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sir,
I’m writing to complain about a pair of sneakers recently purchased from your website. What I ordered was a pair of black size 9 shoes, but beyond expectations, I received a pair of white size 8.5 shoes instead. Worse still, it really annoyed me that the shoes which should have arrived on April 10 didn’t reach me until April 20. For the above reasons, I demand either a new pair of black size 9 shoes be sent to me immediately or I should be given a full refund. By the way, if I send back the wrong shoes, will your company pay for the postage?
I would appreciate it if you are kind enough to solve the problem as soon as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份,给某英文购物网站写一封投诉信,需说明写信目的,根据具体信息表述自己的投诉,提出自己的诉求,并对邮寄费相关问题进行询问。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
使恼怒:annoy→irritate
要求:demand→request
立即:immediately→instantly, right away
解决:solve→find a solution to
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:I’m writing to complain about a pair of sneakers recently purchased from your website.
拓展句:I’m writing to complain about a pair of sneakers that I recently purchased from your website.
【点睛】[高分句型1] What I ordered was a pair of black size 9 shoes, but beyond expectations, I received a pair of white size 8.5 shoes instead. (运用了What引导名词性从句作主语)
[高分句型2] Worse still, it really annoyed me that the shoes which should have arrived on April 10 didn’t reach me until April 20. (运用了it作形式主语、that引导名词性从句作真正的主语、which引导限制性定语从句、should have done虚拟语气)
[高分句型3] For the above reasons, I demand either a new pair of black size 9 shoes be sent to me immediately or I should be given a full refund. (运用了that引导名词性从句作demand的宾语并省略了that、省略should及“should+动词原形”形式的虚拟语气)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
On a cold, stormy winter day, an old friend invited me out for a cup of coffee. We met by his house, and as we walked down the street, we passed by a small cafe 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 smiled at them. “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 cafe 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.
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He thought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?”
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When he saw my expression, my friend began to explain it to me.
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【答案】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.”
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读所给文章可知,作者在和朋友一起喝咖啡时路过一家写着“You're welcome in. We have suspended coffee.”的咖啡馆。作者和朋友进去喝咖啡,才知道 suspended coffee是指人们为无法支付咖啡钱的客人预付的咖啡,向不幸的人们传递爱和温暖。
【详解】续写部分分为两段,第一段开头是:他想了一会儿,安静地问:“你们有待用咖啡吗?”,所以应该写收银员听到这句话之后的反应和做法。要详细描述收银员、衣衫褴褛的客人和其他客人的动作、态度和反应。第二段开头是:当他看到我的表情时,我的朋友开始向我解释。本段应该写我的朋友对suspended coffee的解释以及我之后的行为。
本篇主要应用一般过去时,续写时要求使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语增加了写作难度,我们要熟悉所给划线词语,恰当的时候加以运用。最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右;续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。按要求完成写作任务。
【点睛】范文内容完整,要点全面,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当,上下文意思连贯,符合逻辑关系。作者在范文中使用了较多主从复合句,如:No one else seemed to take notice of this moment, which appeared to be ordinary in this café. 这句话运用了which引导的定语从句。使用了一些固定词组,如take notice of ; appear to do; explain sth. to sb.等。全文中没有中国式英语的句式,显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。另外,文章思路清晰、层次分明,上下句转换自然,为文章增色添彩。
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