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第十七套 选择性必修第三册 Units 1~2
(120分钟 150分)
考情分析
高考对接点
考查不定式
单元疑难点
不定式作表语
典型情境题
阅读B(话题:请求帮助的好处);语法填空(话题:传统中医学)
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.How does the woman feel about the man's idea?
A.Worried. B.Satisfied. C.Disappointed.
2.What does the man want to be?
A.A reporter. B.A lawyer. C.A designer.
3.Where are probably the speakers?
A.In the hotel. B.In the office. C.At the hairdresser's.
4.How much does the man charge the woman at first?
A.$100. B.$1,050. C.$1,150.
5.Why does Steven refuse Mandy's invitation?
A.He has to prepare for a game.
B.He failed to win a contest.
C.He dislikes doing sports.
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.Where does the woman plan to go this summer?
A.Hawaii. B.Europe. C.New York.
7.What will the man do during his vacation?
A.Go hiking. B.Visit his old friends. C.Go swimming.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A.A couple. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
9.What will the speakers do next?
A.Share their experience. B.Take part in a party. C.Get their paper ready.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What will the speakers probably do next?
A.Call grandma. B.Visit Aunt Kathy. C.Pull over the car.
11.What will the speakers do at the store?
A.Fetch the glasses. B.Buy a baked turkey. C.Have Christmas dinner.
12.When may the speakers get to their grandma's house?
A.At about 2:00 pm. B.At about 3:00 pm. C.At about 4:00 pm.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13.What is the conversation mainly about?
A.Grade points. B.Time management. C.University majors.
14.Which subject is the woman good at?
A.Economics. B.History. C.Psychology.
15.What does the man think of his college teachers?
A.Humorous. B.Very strict. C.Hard-working.
16.What caused the man's poor performance?
A.Hanging out with his friends.
B.Wasting time checking his phone.
C.Being addicted to computer games.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.The efficiency of regular study.
B.The importance of English.
C.Ways to learn a language.
18.How long do experts suggest studying every day?
A.20 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.A few hours.
19.What is the recommended way to learn a language?
A.Several tasks at a session.
B.Learning grammar first.
C.One task at a time.
20.What will it lead to if one listens to English programs regularly?
A.Too much time wasted.
B.Progress only in pronunciation.
C.A good command of the language.
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
A Century in Circulation
This year's annual classics collection is particularly special, given that it is the magazine's 100th anniversary year. Peeling back the covers of the thousands of editions, published in numerous countries, and dating back to the first issue in February 1922, is always a task we enjoy doing.
This collection offers a wide range of different subjects. Each one we hope will inform, delight, amuse and perhaps even confound our readers: from stepping inside the French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir's inner circle of friends (Page 84), to finding peace from depression in a solitary walk on the beach (Page 92) and meeting a cat who held a family together as they began to fall apart (Page 20). My favorite article, Exploits of Charles (Page 100), is written by a mother about the increasingly odd behavior of a little boy in her young son's kindergarten class. I am sure you'll enjoy this amusing account of a small boy adjusting to his new classmates and teachers. With an endless supply of wonderful stories, surprising insights and experiences to share, Reader's Digest remains a place to find fresh perspectives and a great read.
Happy reading!
Louise Waterson, Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to Contribute
Funny Stories and Jokes $50-$100
Send in your real-life laugh for Life's Like That or All in a Day's Work. Got a joke? Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Smart Animals Up to $100
Share funny stories of unique pets or wildlife in up to 300 words.
My Story $300
Do you have an inspiring or life-changing tale to tell? Submissions must be true.
Health $200
Send your constructive tips in for World of Health.
21.What makes this issue of Reader's Digest so unique?
A.A various range of subjects. B.A countless supply of stories.
C.A special anniversary collection. D.Fresh viewpoints and insights.
22.On which page can readers find a funny story?
A.Page 20. B.Page 84. C.Page 92. D.Page 100.
23.Which article can probably get the highest payment?
A.Secret World of a Wise Cat.
B.Four Tips to Prevent Vision Loss.
C.Reunited with My Rescuers, Two Fishermen.
D.What Kind of School do Giraffes Like to Go.
B
For many of us, asking for help is a difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about, had we not asked for help.
However, people who are able to deliver well-positioned requests for help are often seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility (谦卑) to ask for help, they earn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.
One of my clients named Kira recently made a shift in how she was interacting with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. However, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss's support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she made the request for his support.
The outcome? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about teaching presentation skills to her. By taking the time to work together on presentation for a number of Kira's key presentations, she benefited from her boss's thought process and thus improved her own presentations. Kira's presentations now have punch!
Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. However, we may miss an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them to assist you.
24.Which of the following may the author agree with?
A.Helping others is helping oneself.
B.Weak people often need more help.
C.Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.
D.Well-positioned requests for help are welcomed.
25.What can we learn about Kira's request for help?
A.It was turned down. B.It benefited her boss.
C.It turned out rewarding. D.It led to her promotion.
26.What does “Kira's presentations now have punch!” underlined in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Her presentations are effortless. B.Her presentations are effective.
C.Her presentations are educative. D.Her presentations are controversial.
27.What's the purpose of the text?
A.To illustrate how to ask for help.
B.To encourage people to ask for help.
C.To call for attention to others' requests.
D.To show the importance of helping each other.
C
Do you sit with your legs crossed? One study found that two-thirds of people cross their right leg over their left knee rather than the other way around. Maybe you are one of them. The crucial question is:Is sitting with your legs crossed bad for you? Let's investigate.
It has been rumoured (谣传) that crossing your legs cuts off circulation and there is some truth to that. However, crossing your legs at the knee or ankle isn't as bad as you may think. Multiple studies have examined crossing legs and its links to various health conditions, such as elevated blood pressure and joint pain. Crossing your legs can only have a bad effect on your health if you've been sitting in the same position for many hours, which may cause peroneal nerve palsy (腓神经麻痹). Not to worry because this condition rarely occurs, humans are creatures of habit, so sitting in one position for so long usually isn't comfortable, which means that we're always moving around.
Varicose veins are claimed to be another health effect of crossing your legs. Varicose veins are a condition that occurs when blood begins to fill inside stretched and weakened veins, which results in them becoming enlarged. But this effect has also been proven to be rarely caused by just crossing your legs. Studies have said that sitting for more than three hours with your legs crossed causes your spine (脊椎) to become more arched and your shoulders to raise forward. This, however, has been proven a myth.
As the saying goes, too much of one thing can be bad for you. Crossing your legs is only bad for you if you sit in the same position for over three hours straight, which most people don't do. Crossing your legs at your ankles has shown to have no effect on your health at all. So if you like to sit with your legs crossed, continue to do so.
28.What is the function of paragraph 1?
A.To present a finding. B.To warn the readers.
C.To introduce the topic. D.To question the study.
29.What are paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?
A.The harm rumour does to people.
B.The problems caused by sitting for long.
C.The effects crossing legs has on health.
D.The ways of making crossing legs comfortable.
30.What does the author suggest people do in paragraph 4?
A.Understand the significance of right advice.
B.Learn how to adjust the posture.
C.Stick to what you think is right.
D.Do things in a proper way.
31.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Crossing your legs is not a contributor to bad posture
B.Is sitting with your legs crossed bad for you?
C.Are you reminded to uncross your legs?
D.Humans are creatures of habit
D
It would be an understatement to say that mussels (贻贝) and other mollusks usually aren't thought of as being particularly active. Recently, however, scientists have documented a water-squirting (喷水) behavior in just one species, which is apparently using the action to give its larvae (幼虫) a fighting chance.
For the study, a University of Cambridge team led by Prof David Aldridge observed freshwater Unio crassus mussels in Poland's Biala Tarnowska River in the springtime. There were some reports of the mussels repeatedly squirting water from the bank of the river, but the phenomenon had never been scientifically documented—or understood.
The scientists did indeed witness female mussels moving to the river's edge, raising their back out of the water, then squirting water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) out into the river. They would do so for three to six hours at a time. Like other freshwater mussels, Unio crassus release their larvae into the water, where they become attached to the bodies of passing fish. There, the larvae develop into young mussels, at which point they drop off and settle on the riverbed. In many cases, the larvae will only survive on certain types of fish and this is particularly true of Unio crassus larvae.
With this challenge to survival in mind, the scientists guessed that the water-squirting behavior is intended to attract appropriate fish—such as minnows and chub—and to deliver the larvae to them. Sure enough, when water-squirts collected from multiple mussels were analyzed, they were all found to contain viable (能存活的) mussel larvae.
“Who'd have thought that a mussel, which doesn't even have a head or a brain, knows how to move to the river's edge and squirt jets of water back into the river during springtime?” said Aldridge. “It's amazing.”
The unique behavior may also be at least part of the reason why Unio crassus is an endangered species. By moving to the river's edge, female mussels are more easily hurt by predators from land such as mink, and they may be threatened by flooding or destruction of the shoreline.
32.Why do female Unio crassus mussels squirt water?
A.To attract mates.
B.To feed their larvae.
C.To scare away predators.
D.To attract appropriate fish and deliver larvae to them.
33.How did the researchers conduct the study?
A.By collecting previous data. B.By watching documentaries.
C.By observing on spot. D.By analysing reports.
34.Which factor might contribute to Unio crassus mussels' being an endangered species?
A.Squirting water from the bank of the river.
B.Competition with other mussels.
C.Water pollution.
D.Overfishing.
35.Which of the following can be the most suitable title for the text?
A.The role of fish in mussel reproduction
B.The dangers faced by endangered mussels
C.The unique behaviors of mussels and mollusks
D.The survival secret of water-squirting mussels
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。
From the moment we wake up each day, we're faced with a continuous stream of choices. When there are too many options, we tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or out of sorts. This is decision fatigue—a state of mental overload that can block our ability to make decisions. 36 : You either stop making decisions completely, or you'll make impulsive choices.
While you may not be able to avoid decision fatigue entirely, you can take steps to minimize or manage it.
37 . Some easy ways to do this: When you go grocery shopping, use a master list that has the same staples (主食), and buy the same brands each time. And if you're trying to exercise regularly, dedicate a consistent chunk of time for it every day.
Pace yourself. Take regular breaks in your day to refresh your brain. 38 . Staying nourished is key to feeling grounded and focused.
Remove any distractions. Having to move from task to task uses the same part of the brain as decision-making, so remove distractions and keep your attention on what you are doing. 39 . Switch off your phone or put it in another room. Have a clean space to work, eat and sleep.
Tune into your feelings. 40 . If you've had a demanding day that was filled with lots of decisions and you find things that wouldn't normally disturb you start bothering you, try putting off any other decisions that day. Be gentle on yourself and try to relax and take things easy.
A.Limit your big decisions
B.Make some choices automatic
C.More often than not, it leads to one of the two points
D.Be aware of signs of decision fatigue and act accordingly
E.You have probably experienced these common symptoms
F.Thus, you will have more capacity for making productive decisions
G.Make sure you have timely and adequate meals/snacks throughout the day
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。
In seconds, lunchtime could have turned into tragedy without quick action.
Garrett Brown is a 41 at Lakeview Elementary School. He and his friends were eating chicken nuggets (鸡块) when his friend Cashton York started to choke. When he couldn't breathe, his classmates jumped up to 42 a teacher.
Music teacher Jordan Nguyen was 43 that day. She remembered hearing a commotion (喧闹) and seeing the kids 44 her, but by the time she reached Cashton's side, the emergency was over. Garrett had leaped to his feet to help his friend instead of 45 .
“Instead of shouting, he jumped to the other side of the 46 , went behind Cashton and did a couple pushes of the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法),” Jordan 47 . “By the time I reached Cashton, the food had already been removed and he was gradually 48 .”
The shaken-up Cashton was taken to the school nurse, but he was 49 . After his parents were 50 , the student returned to the cafeteria to get a new plate of nuggets! Meanwhile, Jordan and the other staff members were left in a state of shock.
“ 51 scary to know in a matter of seconds my child could have choked to death on food,” Cashton's mother said. “There are not enough words to be 52 for saving him.”
Garrett later explained that he'd once been choked and his dad 53 him. His father then 54 him how to save someone else if they needed help.
Jordan and the rest of the staff and students at the school thanked Garrett for his lifesaving action with a special ceremony and “Hero Award” certificate. The Norman fire and police departments came to honor a fellow hero, and both Garrett's parents were 55 of their son.
41.A.cook B.consultant C.student D.lecturer
42.A.introduce B.invite C.warn D.tell
43.A.on time B.on business C.on duty D.on display
44.A.running towards B.pointing to C.arguing with D.smiling at
45.A.laughing B.panicking C.crying D.passing
46.A.road B.door C.house D.table
47.A.rethought B.restarted C.recalled D.returned
48.A.recovering B.waking C.jumping D.rising
49.A.ill B.weak C.strong D.fine
50.A.suspected B.informed C.criticized D.rejected
51.A.Exactly B.Extremely C.Partly D.Doubtfully
52.A.celebrated B.regretful C.grateful D.honored
53.A.saved B.scared C.understood D.called
54.A.led B.advised C.asked D.taught
55.A.proud B.careful C.certain D.considerate
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。
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) refers to the study of human physiology, pathology, disease diagnosis and the 56 (prevent) and control of diseases. For thousands of years, the Chinese people 57 (fight) against diseases and gained rich experience, thus 58 (form) their own unique medical theory. In terms of the research approaches, TCM regards each individual as a whole entity with the focus on zangfu(the organs inside a human body)and jingluo(the primary channels that crisscross the body). It has its own basic principles of diagnosis and treatment, which build the foundation of a 59 (system) theory.
TCM proves 60 (be) the medical science developed by the Han Chinese. There are many other 61 (branch) of medicine in China, such as Tibetan medicine and Miao medicine, which can be called the ethnic medicine.
62 (current), acupuncture (针灸) has aroused the interest of the international medical science circle. 63 the WHO has proved is that it can help ease post-surgery pains, discomfort caused by pregnancy, chemotherapy and toothache. Meanwhile, 64 effectiveness of acupuncture and herbs is also well proved by scientific evidence. On May 26, 2002, the WHO issued a document 65 called on more than 180 countries to adopt TCM as an alternative in their medical policies.
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, 请给你的英国朋友Peter写一封邮件,邀请他参加你校美术教师举办的中国雕刻艺术(Chinese Carving Art)线上讲座。内容包括:
1.讲座时间及登录的平台;
2.讲座内容;
3.表达希望。
参考词汇:在线的,线上的online 登录网站log onto the website
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
In a small village at the foot of a mountain, there lived a young girl named Lily. She lived with her mother in a simple cottage at the edge of the village. They were poor, but they were happy with their simple life. They had each other, and that was all that mattered. Lily's mother was a kind and gentle woman who worked hard to provide for her daughter. She would rise early each morning to tend to their small garden and then spend the rest of the day weaving baskets to sell at the market. Lily would often accompany her mother to the market and help sell wares.
One day, tragedy struck when Lily's mother fell ill. She could no longer work and their limited savings were quickly exhausted by the cost of medicine and food. Lily was heartbroken and didn't know what to do. She prayed for her mother's recovery and did everything she could to care for her. As the days passed and her mother's condition worsened, Lily knew she had to do something. She decided to leave the village and go to the city to find work. It was a difficult decision, but she knew it was the only way she could provide for her mother.
Lily packed a small bag with her belongings and set off on foot for the city. It was a long and tough journey, but she was determined to succeed. When she finally arrived in the city, she searched for work and eventually found a job as a maid in a wealthy household. The work was hard and the hours were long, but Lily didn't mind. She was grateful to have a job and sent all the money she earned back to her mother in the village. Months passed and Lily's mother slowly began to recover.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
She received letters from her daughter telling her about her life in the city and how hard she was working.____________________________________________________________________
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From then on, they lived together in a small apartment in the city.______________________
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第十七套 选择性必修第三册 Units 1~2
(120分钟 150分)
考情分析
高考对接点
考查不定式
单元疑难点
不定式作表语
典型情境题
阅读B(话题:请求帮助的好处);语法填空(话题:传统中医学)
题序
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
答案
B
A
C
C
B
C
A
C
C
C
B
C
A
C
A
题序
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
答案
C
C
B
A
C
C
D
C
D
C
B
B
C
C
D
题序
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
答案
B
D
C
A
D
C
B
G
F
D
C
D
C
A
B
题序
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
答案
D
C
A
D
B
B
C
A
D
A
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.How does the woman feel about the man's idea?
A.Worried. B.Satisfied. C.Disappointed.
2.What does the man want to be?
A.A reporter. B.A lawyer. C.A designer.
3.Where are probably the speakers?
A.In the hotel. B.In the office. C.At the hairdresser's.
4.How much does the man charge the woman at first?
A.$100. B.$1,050. C.$1,150.
5.Why does Steven refuse Mandy's invitation?
A.He has to prepare for a game.
B.He failed to win a contest.
C.He dislikes doing sports.
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.Where does the woman plan to go this summer?
A.Hawaii. B.Europe. C.New York.
7.What will the man do during his vacation?
A.Go hiking. B.Visit his old friends. C.Go swimming.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A.A couple. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
9.What will the speakers do next?
A.Share their experience. B.Take part in a party. C.Get their paper ready.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What will the speakers probably do next?
A.Call grandma. B.Visit Aunt Kathy. C.Pull over the car.
11.What will the speakers do at the store?
A.Fetch the glasses. B.Buy a baked turkey. C.Have Christmas dinner.
12.When may the speakers get to their grandma's house?
A.At about 2:00 pm. B.At about 3:00 pm. C.At about 4:00 pm.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13.What is the conversation mainly about?
A.Grade points. B.Time management. C.University majors.
14.Which subject is the woman good at?
A.Economics. B.History. C.Psychology.
15.What does the man think of his college teachers?
A.Humorous. B.Very strict. C.Hard-working.
16.What caused the man's poor performance?
A.Hanging out with his friends.
B.Wasting time checking his phone.
C.Being addicted to computer games.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17.What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A.The efficiency of regular study.
B.The importance of English.
C.Ways to learn a language.
18.How long do experts suggest studying every day?
A.20 minutes. B.30 minutes. C.A few hours.
19.What is the recommended way to learn a language?
A.Several tasks at a session.
B.Learning grammar first.
C.One task at a time.
20.What will it lead to if one listens to English programs regularly?
A.Too much time wasted.
B.Progress only in pronunciation.
C.A good command of the language.
试题答案
1~5 BACCB 6~10 CACCC 11~15 BCACA 16~20 CCBAC
附:
听力部分录音材料
(Text 1)
M:Maybe we can distribute some to citizens for free. If they find our products okay, we may have a good promotion.
W:Your suggestion is excellent.
(Text 2)
W:Are you going to be a designer or a lawyer?
M:Neither. In fact, I'm considering working as a journalist. I find it interesting and I would love the challenge.
(Text 3)
M:Welcome! Have you made an appointment with us, madam?
W:Yes. My name is Jenny Brown. I called Mr Wilson, the best stylist here yesterday.
M:Let me check the schedule. Yes, madam. Let me wash your hair first. He'll be here in a minute.
(Text 4)
W:Excuse me, there is something wrong with my receipt. I didn't buy this item.
M:Oh, let me see. I'm sorry. I made the mistake. I didn't double check the receipt. I'll take off the $100 for the item. Sorry to have caused you trouble. Now you need to pay $1,050.
W:It's all right.
(Text 5)
M:Mandy, I'm just not in the mood for going to the dancing ball with you.
W:Why, Steven? What's going on?
M:I lost the table tennis game yesterday. I don't want to play table tennis anymore.
(Text 6)
W:When are you going to take your year's vacation?
M:I've got a ten-day vacation starting from July 5th.
W:Where are you going?
M:Hawaii.
W:That sounds like a good place. Is your whole family going?
M:Yes. We plan to hike the mountains, go fishing, go windsurfing, but most of all, relax. Are you going to Europe again this summer?
W:No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in New York.
M:Are you driving or taking a train?
W:Driving. We'll need a car there.
(Text 7)
M:Hi, Jane. I've been looking for you. Our term paper is due. Where have you been?
W:I spent the whole day with dozens of little children and practiced what we've learnt in class.
M:That sounds like fun. What did you teach them?
W:I wrote some sentences and shouted them. Then the kids shouted them back at me. They were very cute, though sometimes their pronunciation didn't make sense.
M:That's great. I think we can add some reflections on the experience to our paper.
W:Good idea. Let's complete our paper today, so that we don't need to worry about it in the coming graduation party.
(Text 8)
M:It's raining so hard. I can hardly see out the front window!
W:Do you need me to drive?
M:I don't think you can see any better than I can. Plus, you aren't wearing your glasses. Maybe we should pull over and wait for the storm to pass.
W:That could be hours, and we're supposed to be at our grandma's house by 3:00 pm for Christmas dinner. It's already 2:00.We also need to pick up a baked turkey at the store, and we're supposed to bring something else, too. Do you remember what it is?
M:Hot chocolate?
W:No, it is a food item, not a drink.
M:A salad?
W:No.Oh, a pie for dessert!Okay,I do think we need to pull over now. Can you call Mom and tell her we'll be late?
M:Mom never answers her phone. I'll call Aunt Kathy.
W:Great, thanks. Tell her we'll be about an hour late.
(Text 9)
M:Sharing, I just got my school report. How did you do?
W:Not so good as I expected. And you?
M:The same. My grade point average dropped below 3.4 because of this economics class.
W:I know how it feels. My GPA dropped down to 3.2 because of my history class. Luckily I did well in psychology, otherwise I would have dropped even more.
M:Anyway, we have to pull ourselves up.
W:Yes. By the way, sometimes I think professors are too hard on us. What about your teachers?
M:They are very nice, always making us laugh in classes. As for my low points, I think it's mostly my fault. I have to be more responsible with my time.
W:Me too. I probably should not have gone out with my friends or checked my phone that much.
M:For me, I need to stop wasting my time on computer games.
W:You can say that again. I guess we both have to work harder next term.
(Text 10)
W:Learning a new language like English can be a challenge, but with regular study it can be done. Classes are important, but so is disciplined practice. It can even be fun. Here are some guidelines to help you improve your reading and comprehension skills and become a better English student.
Learning any new language is a time-consuming process. Rather than try a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective. As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over time.
Instead of focusing on one single task for the entire study session, try mixing things up. Study a little grammar, then do a short listening exercise, then perhaps read an article on the same topic. Don't do too much, 20 minutes on three different exercises is plenty. The variety will keep you engaged and make studying more fun.
Reading English-language newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you improve your written and oral comprehension skills. By doing so repeatedly, you'll begin to unconsciously absorb things like pronunciation, speech patterns, accents, and grammar.
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
A Century in Circulation
This year's annual classics collection is particularly special, given that it is the magazine's 100th anniversary year. Peeling back the covers of the thousands of editions, published in numerous countries, and dating back to the first issue in February 1922, is always a task we enjoy doing.
This collection offers a wide range of different subjects. Each one we hope will inform, delight, amuse and perhaps even confound our readers: from stepping inside the French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir's inner circle of friends (Page 84), to finding peace from depression in a solitary walk on the beach (Page 92) and meeting a cat who held a family together as they began to fall apart (Page 20). My favorite article, Exploits of Charles (Page 100), is written by a mother about the increasingly odd behavior of a little boy in her young son's kindergarten class. I am sure you'll enjoy this amusing account of a small boy adjusting to his new classmates and teachers. With an endless supply of wonderful stories, surprising insights and experiences to share, Reader's Digest remains a place to find fresh perspectives and a great read.
Happy reading!
Louise Waterson, Editor-in-Chief
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21.What makes this issue of Reader's Digest so unique?
A.A various range of subjects. B.A countless supply of stories.
C.A special anniversary collection. D.Fresh viewpoints and insights.
22.On which page can readers find a funny story?
A.Page 20. B.Page 84. C.Page 92. D.Page 100.
23.Which article can probably get the highest payment?
A.Secret World of a Wise Cat.
B.Four Tips to Prevent Vision Loss.
C.Reunited with My Rescuers, Two Fishermen.
D.What Kind of School do Giraffes Like to Go.
【答案与解析】
本文介绍了《读者文摘》100周年特刊的有关情况。
21.C 根据第1段第1句可知,这期《读者文摘》是100周年特刊,所以比较特别。
22.D 根据第2段第3、4句可知,第100页的文章讲述了一个小男孩在幼儿园的有趣的故事。
23.C 所有投稿类型中稿费最高的是讲述对自己人生影响最大的经历的文章。C项讲述了被两位渔民营救的经历,符合要求。
B
For many of us, asking for help is a difficult concept. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about, had we not asked for help.
However, people who are able to deliver well-positioned requests for help are often seen as very strong individuals. When they demonstrate the humility (谦卑) to ask for help, they earn the respect of others. People who receive a heartfelt request for help are usually honored by the request. In turn, we are strengthened by the very help that is provided.
One of my clients named Kira recently made a shift in how she was interacting with her boss. When asked to prepare presentations, she assumed that she was expected to develop the content, deliver it at the required meeting and then wait for feedback from her boss. However, Kira recognized that she had not yet made use of her boss's support. She could learn far more about creating attractive presentations by walking through a draft with her boss and obtaining feedback earlier in the process rather than at the back end. So she made the request for his support.
The outcome? Her boss was delighted to coach Kira and was enthusiastic about teaching presentation skills to her. By taking the time to work together on presentation for a number of Kira's key presentations, she benefited from her boss's thought process and thus improved her own presentations. Kira's presentations now have punch!
Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help because we believe that our request places burdens on the other person. However, we may miss an opportunity to show others how we value and respect them. People who know you and think well of you are often highly motivated to help. Furthermore, the more specific you can be about what you need from them, the easier it is for them to assist you.
24.Which of the following may the author agree with?
A.Helping others is helping oneself.
B.Weak people often need more help.
C.Asking for help means admitting weaknesses.
D.Well-positioned requests for help are welcomed.
25.What can we learn about Kira's request for help?
A.It was turned down. B.It benefited her boss.
C.It turned out rewarding. D.It led to her promotion.
26.What does “Kira's presentations now have punch!” underlined in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Her presentations are effortless. B.Her presentations are effective.
C.Her presentations are educative. D.Her presentations are controversial.
27.What's the purpose of the text?
A.To illustrate how to ask for help.
B.To encourage people to ask for help.
C.To call for attention to others' requests.
D.To show the importance of helping each other.
【答案与解析】
本文介绍了寻求帮助的好处。
24.D 根据第2段第1句“然而,那些能够提出合适请求的人通常被视为非常强大的人。”可推断,作者赞成这个观点:提出合适的请求是受欢迎的。
25.C 根据第3段倒数第1、2、3句可知,Kira在准备演讲稿时,希望创作有吸引力的演讲稿,于是请求老板参与演讲稿的创作过程,希望及时获得老板的反馈。再根据第4段的第2、3句可知,老板乐于指导并教给Kira演讲技能,Kira的演讲技能大有提高,由此说明Kira向老板寻求帮助是值得的。
26.B 画线部分上文内容提到:Kira在老板的热心指导下,她的演讲水平得到了提高。由此推测画线部分意为Kira的演讲是有效的。
27.B 根据全文可知,寻求帮助可以赢得他人的尊重,并且能提升自己。由此推断本文的目的是鼓励人们寻求帮助。
C
Do you sit with your legs crossed? One study found that two-thirds of people cross their right leg over their left knee rather than the other way around. Maybe you are one of them. The crucial question is:Is sitting with your legs crossed bad for you? Let's investigate.
It has been rumoured (谣传) that crossing your legs cuts off circulation and there is some truth to that. However, crossing your legs at the knee or ankle isn't as bad as you may think. Multiple studies have examined crossing legs and its links to various health conditions, such as elevated blood pressure and joint pain. Crossing your legs can only have a bad effect on your health if you've been sitting in the same position for many hours, which may cause peroneal nerve palsy (腓神经麻痹). Not to worry because this condition rarely occurs, humans are creatures of habit, so sitting in one position for so long usually isn't comfortable, which means that we're always moving around.
Varicose veins are claimed to be another health effect of crossing your legs. Varicose veins are a condition that occurs when blood begins to fill inside stretched and weakened veins, which results in them becoming enlarged. But this effect has also been proven to be rarely caused by just crossing your legs. Studies have said that sitting for more than three hours with your legs crossed causes your spine (脊椎) to become more arched and your shoulders to raise forward. This, however, has been proven a myth.
As the saying goes, too much of one thing can be bad for you. Crossing your legs is only bad for you if you sit in the same position for over three hours straight, which most people don't do. Crossing your legs at your ankles has shown to have no effect on your health at all. So if you like to sit with your legs crossed, continue to do so.
28.What is the function of paragraph 1?
A.To present a finding. B.To warn the readers.
C.To introduce the topic. D.To question the study.
29.What are paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?
A.The harm rumour does to people.
B.The problems caused by sitting for long.
C.The effects crossing legs has on health.
D.The ways of making crossing legs comfortable.
30.What does the author suggest people do in paragraph 4?
A.Understand the significance of right advice.
B.Learn how to adjust the posture.
C.Stick to what you think is right.
D.Do things in a proper way.
31.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Crossing your legs is not a contributor to bad posture
B.Is sitting with your legs crossed bad for you?
C.Are you reminded to uncross your legs?
D.Humans are creatures of habit
【答案与解析】
研究发现翘二郞腿不一定会对健康有害。
28.C 第1段的作用是引出文章的话题:翘二郞腿不一定会对健康有害。
29.C 根据第2、3段可知,这两段主要分析了翘二郞腿对健康产生的影响。
30.D 根据最后一段内容可知,作者建议人们要以恰当的方法做事情。
31.B 通读全文可知,人们担心翘二郞腿会对健康有害。研究表明人们如果不是以同一种姿势久坐,翘二郞腿就不会对健康有害,因此选项B适合作为本文的标题。
D
It would be an understatement to say that mussels (贻贝) and other mollusks usually aren't thought of as being particularly active. Recently, however, scientists have documented a water-squirting (喷水) behavior in just one species, which is apparently using the action to give its larvae (幼虫) a fighting chance.
For the study, a University of Cambridge team led by Prof David Aldridge observed freshwater Unio crassus mussels in Poland's Biala Tarnowska River in the springtime. There were some reports of the mussels repeatedly squirting water from the bank of the river, but the phenomenon had never been scientifically documented—or understood.
The scientists did indeed witness female mussels moving to the river's edge, raising their back out of the water, then squirting water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) out into the river. They would do so for three to six hours at a time. Like other freshwater mussels, Unio crassus release their larvae into the water, where they become attached to the bodies of passing fish. There, the larvae develop into young mussels, at which point they drop off and settle on the riverbed. In many cases, the larvae will only survive on certain types of fish and this is particularly true of Unio crassus larvae.
With this challenge to survival in mind, the scientists guessed that the water-squirting behavior is intended to attract appropriate fish—such as minnows and chub—and to deliver the larvae to them. Sure enough, when water-squirts collected from multiple mussels were analyzed, they were all found to contain viable (能存活的) mussel larvae.
“Who'd have thought that a mussel, which doesn't even have a head or a brain, knows how to move to the river's edge and squirt jets of water back into the river during springtime?” said Aldridge. “It's amazing.”
The unique behavior may also be at least part of the reason why Unio crassus is an endangered species. By moving to the river's edge, female mussels are more easily hurt by predators from land such as mink, and they may be threatened by flooding or destruction of the shoreline.
32.Why do female Unio crassus mussels squirt water?
A.To attract mates.
B.To feed their larvae.
C.To scare away predators.
D.To attract appropriate fish and deliver larvae to them.
33.How did the researchers conduct the study?
A.By collecting previous data. B.By watching documentaries.
C.By observing on spot. D.By analysing reports.
34.Which factor might contribute to Unio crassus mussels' being an endangered species?
A.Squirting water from the bank of the river.
B.Competition with other mussels.
C.Water pollution.
D.Overfishing.
35.Which of the following can be the most suitable title for the text?
A.The role of fish in mussel reproduction
B.The dangers faced by endangered mussels
C.The unique behaviors of mussels and mollusks
D.The survival secret of water-squirting mussels
【答案与解析】
英国剑桥大学科学家研究波兰河流中的Unio crassus贻贝,揭示雌性贻贝在春季向河中喷射水流的独特行为,该行为的目的是吸引合适的鱼类,将贻贝幼虫传递给它们,从而提高幼虫的生存概率。
32.D 根据第4段第1句可知,雌性Unio crassus贻贝喷射水流的行为旨在吸引适当的鱼类,并将幼虫传递给它们。
33.C 根据第2段第1句及第3段第1、2句可知,研究人员在现场观察雌性Unio crassus贻贝的喷水行为。
34.A 根据最后一段可知,Unio crassus贻贝游到河岸边喷水更容易受到捕食者的伤害;也可能受到洪水等的威胁。
35.D 科学家揭示Unio crassus贻贝的生存秘密。文章主要介绍了科学家对Unio crassus贻贝喷水行为的观察和研究,以及这种行为如何帮助其幼虫存活。因此,D项最能概括文章的主题。
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。
From the moment we wake up each day, we're faced with a continuous stream of choices. When there are too many options, we tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or out of sorts. This is decision fatigue—a state of mental overload that can block our ability to make decisions. 36 : You either stop making decisions completely, or you'll make impulsive choices.
While you may not be able to avoid decision fatigue entirely, you can take steps to minimize or manage it.
37 . Some easy ways to do this: When you go grocery shopping, use a master list that has the same staples (主食), and buy the same brands each time. And if you're trying to exercise regularly, dedicate a consistent chunk of time for it every day.
Pace yourself. Take regular breaks in your day to refresh your brain. 38 . Staying nourished is key to feeling grounded and focused.
Remove any distractions. Having to move from task to task uses the same part of the brain as decision-making, so remove distractions and keep your attention on what you are doing. 39 . Switch off your phone or put it in another room. Have a clean space to work, eat and sleep.
Tune into your feelings. 40 . If you've had a demanding day that was filled with lots of decisions and you find things that wouldn't normally disturb you start bothering you, try putting off any other decisions that day. Be gentle on yourself and try to relax and take things easy.
A.Limit your big decisions
B.Make some choices automatic
C.More often than not, it leads to one of the two points
D.Be aware of signs of decision fatigue and act accordingly
E.You have probably experienced these common symptoms
F.Thus, you will have more capacity for making productive decisions
G.Make sure you have timely and adequate meals/snacks throughout the day
【答案】36~40 CBGFD
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。
In seconds, lunchtime could have turned into tragedy without quick action.
Garrett Brown is a 41 at Lakeview Elementary School. He and his friends were eating chicken nuggets (鸡块) when his friend Cashton York started to choke. When he couldn't breathe, his classmates jumped up to 42 a teacher.
Music teacher Jordan Nguyen was 43 that day. She remembered hearing a commotion (喧闹) and seeing the kids 44 her, but by the time she reached Cashton's side, the emergency was over. Garrett had leaped to his feet to help his friend instead of 45 .
“Instead of shouting, he jumped to the other side of the 46 , went behind Cashton and did a couple pushes of the Heimlich maneuver (海姆立克急救法),” Jordan 47 . “By the time I reached Cashton, the food had already been removed and he was gradually 48 .”
The shaken-up Cashton was taken to the school nurse, but he was 49 . After his parents were 50 , the student returned to the cafeteria to get a new plate of nuggets! Meanwhile, Jordan and the other staff members were left in a state of shock.
“ 51 scary to know in a matter of seconds my child could have choked to death on food,” Cashton's mother said. “There are not enough words to be 52 for saving him.”
Garrett later explained that he'd once been choked and his dad 53 him. His father then 54 him how to save someone else if they needed help.
Jordan and the rest of the staff and students at the school thanked Garrett for his lifesaving action with a special ceremony and “Hero Award” certificate. The Norman fire and police departments came to honor a fellow hero, and both Garrett's parents were 55 of their son.
41.A.cook B.consultant C.student D.lecturer
42.A.introduce B.invite C.warn D.tell
43.A.on time B.on business C.on duty D.on display
44.A.running towards B.pointing to C.arguing with D.smiling at
45.A.laughing B.panicking C.crying D.passing
46.A.road B.door C.house D.table
47.A.rethought B.restarted C.recalled D.returned
48.A.recovering B.waking C.jumping D.rising
49.A.ill B.weak C.strong D.fine
50.A.suspected B.informed C.criticized D.rejected
51.A.Exactly B.Extremely C.Partly D.Doubtfully
52.A.celebrated B.regretful C.grateful D.honored
53.A.saved B.scared C.understood D.called
54.A.led B.advised C.asked D.taught
55.A.proud B.careful C.certain D.considerate
【答案与解析】
本文主要讲述了Lakeview小学的学生Garrett Brown在午餐时分利用海姆立克急救法挽救同学生命的故事。
41.C 根据下文的classmates可知,Garrett是一名学生。
42.D 当他无法呼吸的时候,同学们急忙去寻找并告知老师有紧急情况。
43.C 根据常识及下文内容可知,音乐老师Jordan那天刚好在值班。
44.A 她听到一阵骚动,还看到孩子们朝她跑来。
45.B Garrett没有害怕,而是立刻跳出去帮助。
46.D 根据上文可知是在吃饭的时候被卡住的,因此此处是指Garrett跳到餐桌的另一边。
47.C 根据第3段中的remembered可知,此处是指回忆。
48.A 当我到达Cashton身边的时候,卡在喉咙里的食物已经被清除了, 他在慢慢地恢复。
49.D 受惊的Cashton被送到学校诊所那里时,一切良好。
50.B Cashton的父母被告知了事情的经过。
51.B Cashton的母亲说:“几秒钟之内,我的孩子就可能被食物噎死,这真是太可怕了。”
52.C Cashton的母亲说:“我的感激之情无以言表。”
53.A Garrett后来解释说,他曾经也被噎到过,他的父亲救了他。上下文多次出现“save”即是提示。
54.D 然后,他的父亲教他在别人需要帮助时如何救助他们。
55.A Garrett的所作所为让他的父母感到自豪。
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。
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) refers to the study of human physiology, pathology, disease diagnosis and the 56 (prevent) and control of diseases. For thousands of years, the Chinese people 57 (fight) against diseases and gained rich experience, thus 58 (form) their own unique medical theory. In terms of the research approaches, TCM regards each individual as a whole entity with the focus on zangfu(the organs inside a human body)and jingluo(the primary channels that crisscross the body). It has its own basic principles of diagnosis and treatment, which build the foundation of a 59 (system) theory.
TCM proves 60 (be) the medical science developed by the Han Chinese. There are many other 61 (branch) of medicine in China, such as Tibetan medicine and Miao medicine, which can be called the ethnic medicine.
62 (current), acupuncture (针灸) has aroused the interest of the international medical science circle. 63 the WHO has proved is that it can help ease post-surgery pains, discomfort caused by pregnancy, chemotherapy and toothache. Meanwhile, 64 effectiveness of acupuncture and herbs is also well proved by scientific evidence. On May 26, 2002, the WHO issued a document 65 called on more than 180 countries to adopt TCM as an alternative in their medical policies.
【答案】56.prevention 57.have been fighting/have fought 58.forming 59.systematic 60.to be 61.branches 62.Currently 63.What 64.the 65.which/that
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, 请给你的英国朋友Peter写一封邮件,邀请他参加你校美术教师举办的中国雕刻艺术(Chinese Carving Art)线上讲座。内容包括:
1.讲座时间及登录的平台;
2.讲座内容;
3.表达希望。
参考词汇:在线的,线上的online 登录网站log onto the website
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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Dear Peter,
How's everything going? I am writing to invite you to attend an online lecture about Chinese Carving Art, which is to be delivered by an art teacher in our school.
The lecture is due on June 28 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If you'd like to attend it, please log onto the website of my school and enter the Conference Room. It will cover not only the introduction to Chinese Carving Art but also some basic techniques.
I'm sure you'll benefit a lot from it.
Yours,
Li Hua
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In a small village at the foot of a mountain, there lived a young girl named Lily. She lived with her mother in a simple cottage at the edge of the village. They were poor, but they were happy with their simple life. They had each other, and that was all that mattered. Lily's mother was a kind and gentle woman who worked hard to provide for her daughter. She would rise early each morning to tend to their small garden and then spend the rest of the day weaving baskets to sell at the market. Lily would often accompany her mother to the market and help sell wares.
One day, tragedy struck when Lily's mother fell ill. She could no longer work and their limited savings were quickly exhausted by the cost of medicine and food. Lily was heartbroken and didn't know what to do. She prayed for her mother's recovery and did everything she could to care for her. As the days passed and her mother's condition worsened, Lily knew she had to do something. She decided to leave the village and go to the city to find work. It was a difficult decision, but she knew it was the only way she could provide for her mother.
Lily packed a small bag with her belongings and set off on foot for the city. It was a long and tough journey, but she was determined to succeed. When she finally arrived in the city, she searched for work and eventually found a job as a maid in a wealthy household. The work was hard and the hours were long, but Lily didn't mind. She was grateful to have a job and sent all the money she earned back to her mother in the village. Months passed and Lily's mother slowly began to recover.
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She received letters from her daughter telling her about her life in the city and how hard she was working. She was so proud of Lily and grateful for everything she had done for her. One day, Lily received a letter from her mother saying that she was well enough to come to the city to live with her. Lily was overjoyed and arranged for her mother to come as soon as possible. When they were finally reunited, they hugged each other tightly and cried tears of happiness.
From then on, they lived together in a small apartment in the city. Lily continued to work hard and eventually saved enough money to open her own small business selling handmade crafts. Her mother helped her every step of the way, offering advice and support as Lily handled the challenges of running a business. Together, they worked hard and their business grew and succeeded. They never forgot the difficult times they had been through. They were grateful for each other and for the new life they had built together in the city.
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