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[本卷满分120分,考试用时100分钟]
第一部分 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
The Galápagos: Evolution in Action
11 days, 10 nights, 14 travelers
Departs March 14, May 23 and November 21, 2020
Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands “a little world within itself”.This journey lets you explore the world's most fascinating wildlife destination while traveling in comfort. Experience evolution in progress and learn more about these historic islands. Visit islands with wildlife species(物种) that exist nowhere else in the world. See giant tortoises and seabirds, and swim with sea lions.
Winter in Yellowstone
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs January 10 and 24, 2020
Yellowstone National Park is magical, where visitors are few and wildlife viewing is wonderful. In the freezing air, see mud pots and pouring springs strangely covered in steam. The journey puts one of our greatest ecosystems on full display. View wildlife in their habitat as few see them.
Flying in Zero Gravity
7 days, 6 nights, 25 travelers
Departs March 12, 2020
The fantasy of floating through the air, weightless, is one that has been realized by only a few. Now, you can experience it for yourself. Join one of the famous ZEROG Experience flights for a true weightless experience. You'll also learn about the frontiers in the universe scientists are seeking to control.
A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs
6 days, 5 nights, 25 travelers
Departs June 25, 2020
Join this adventure to western Colorado's red rock country, for children 8 and older and their families. Go behind the scenes at a university laboratory for a special handson experience to learn how fossils(化石) are cleaned, identified and preserved. Dig on your own for 250millionyearold fossils, which you can bring home.
1.What did Charles Darwin say about the Galápagos Islands?
A.It had a small population.
B.It was actually a small island.
C.It had unique wildlife species.
D.It was a rarely visited island.
2.Which activity is suitable for space explorers?
A.Winter in Yellowstone.
B.Flying in Zero Gravity.
C.A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs.
D.The Galápagos: Evolution in Action.
3.What can tourists do on“A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs”?
A.Attend a lecture about fossils.
B.Learn to identify the red rocks.
C.Spend a week in the lab.
D.Discover ancient fossils.
[语篇解读] 本文是应用文。介绍了大家可以通过四种活动探索到独一无二的野生动物,寻找恐龙化石,零重力飞行和黄石公园冬季之旅。
1.C 细节理解题。根据The Galápagos:Evolution in Action中的“Charles Darwin called the Galápagos Islands ‘a little world within itself’...Visit islands with wildlife species (物种)that exist nowhere else in the world.”可知,达尔文称加拉帕戈斯群岛是一个微型世界,去那些有世界上其他地方没有的野生物种的岛屿游玩。所以Galápagos岛的野生动物是独一无二的。
2.B 推理判断题。根据Flying in Zero Gravity中“The fantasy of floating through the air, weightless, is one that has been realized by only a few. Now, you can experience it for yourself.”可知,在零重力下飞行,能让你体验到无重力飘浮在空中的奇妙感觉。因此可以推断出这个活动适合太空探索者。
3.D 细节理解题。根据A Family Hunt for Dinosaurs中的“Dig on your own for 250millionyearold fossils, which you can bring home.”可知,自己挖掘两亿五千年历史的恐龙化石并带回家。因此参加寻找恐龙的家庭活动你可以发现恐龙化石。
B
Having worked for more than a decade in finance in the oil industry in Canada, Tori Fahey found herself wanting more from life. But it wasn't through desperation that her circumstances changed: “I didn't get fed up and storm off, nothing like that; it was curiosity about other interests and wanting to experience something new.”
Fahey left her job and completed an MBA before setting up her departure to New York to begin a degree. However, the opportunity for an open year between the MBA and the degree came up, and as a keen touring cyclist, Fahey realized that a dreamedabout adventure was now becoming a possibility: “The ride in Africa had been on my fantasy list. It was a moment when I realized that I could do anything, so I should.”
Fahey rode across Africa, and it was a 7,500mile trip that took four months. The whole experience had a lifechanging impact. Fahey said,“Bicycles provide a literal freedom. You don't allow yourself to feel like that in everyday life because there are so many distractions. But when you're out on the bike and there's nothing else, you're really free to experience what life is.”
After gaining the degree, Fahey worked on projects with the UNDP(United Nations Development Programme) in Montenegro with the aim of bringing investment to rural communities.
It was while she was working on these projects that the seeds of the next new investment were sown. “It was through my trip across Africa that I discovered pannier and rack systems inconvenient and I was never going to use them again.” Little did she know this would lead her to start up her own company.
In 2013, Apidura was born, producing storage solutions for people looking to travel the world by bike, race across continents and carry all they need to do so. It's now a successful global brand, but Fahey remains reflective, curious about what else the company can do for people.
4.Why did Fahey leave her job in Canada?
A.She was bored with the job.
B.She was disappointed with life.
C.She wanted to add new dimensions to her life.
D.She found it hard to adjust to the circumstances.
5.Which can best describe Fahey's ride experience in Africa?
A.Demanding. B.Liberating.
C.Eventful. D.Dangerous.
6.Why did Fahey launch Apidura?
A.To encourage bicycle traveling.
B.To make her investment profitable.
C.To help cyclists carry traveling stuff.
D.To increase the pleasure of riding bikes.
7.What is the passage mainly about?
A.A tough path to fame.
B.An adventure across Africa.
C.The benefits of green traveling.
D.The story behind the birth of Apidura.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了渴望体验新事物的Tori Fahey辞掉了工作,在接受MBA学位教育后去非洲进行了自行车旅行,在旅途中感到很自由,还因此创办了自己的品牌Apidura。
4.C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,Tori Fahey在加拿大石油行业工作了十多年,发现自己想从生活中得到更多。但她的情况并不是因为绝望而改变的,她并不是因为受够了而愤然离开,而是对其他兴趣的好奇,想要体验新事物。所以可知,Fahey辞掉她在加拿大的工作是因为她想要体验新事物,即想给她的生活增加新的维度。故选C。根据I didn't get fed up可知,A项“她厌倦了工作”和B项“她对生活感到失望”错误;D项“她发现很难适应环境”原文未提及。
5.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Bicycles provide a literal freedom...you're really free to experience what life is.”可知,Fahey认为骑自行车提供了一种真正的自由。在日常生活中你不会有这样的感觉,因为有太多的干扰。但当你骑着自行车外出时,没有别的干扰,你就可以真正自由地体验生活。所以推断出,Fahey在非洲的骑行经历很自由。B项“解脱的”符合题意。故选B。A项“苛求的;要求高的”、C项“变故多的”和D项“危险的”均与题意不符。
6.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“In 2013, Apidura was born, producing storage solutions for people looking to travel the world by bike, race across continents and carry all they need to do so.”可知,2013年,Apidura诞生了,为那些想要骑自行车环游世界、跨大洲比赛并携带所需物品的人提供存储解决方案。所以可知,Fahey创办Apidura是为了帮助骑自行车的人携带旅行物品。故选C。A项“为了鼓励骑自行车旅行”、B项“为了让她的投资有利可图”和D项“为了增加骑自行车的乐趣”是原文未提及的信息。
7.D 主旨大意题。根据最后一段可知,2013年,Apidura诞生了,为那些想要骑自行车环游世界、跨大洲比赛并携带所需物品的人提供存储解决方案。它现在是一个成功的全球品牌,但Fahey仍然在思考公司还能为人们做些什么;结合全文可知,文章主要讲述了渴望体验新事物的Tori Fahey辞掉了工作,在接受MBA学位教育后去非洲进行了自行车旅行,在旅途中感到很自由,还因此创办了自己的品牌Apidura。所以D项“Apidura诞生背后的故事。”符合文章的主旨。故选D。A项“一条艰难的成名之路”、B项“一次穿越非洲的冒险”和C项“绿色旅行的好处”均与文章主旨不符。
C
Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr. It is illegal to take automobile radar detectors (汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Manitoba, and the Yukon. Seat belt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must be used by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep their vehicles' headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a handheld cell phone. Motorcycles cannot share a lane (车道), and safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary.
Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of the busiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly traffic accidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while travelling here.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canada's national authority responsible for road safety.
8.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.All signs on the roads in Quebec are in English.
B.Automobile radar detectors are allowed to be used in Manitoba.
C.Passengers may choose not to wear seat belts while in a car in Canada.
D.The speed of cars in Canadian cities should be less than 50km/hr.
9.The underlined word “alert” in Paragraph 3 could best be replaced by .
A.careful B.relaxed
C.nervous D.pleased
10.What is the best title for the text?
A.Different traffic rules in Canada
B.Tips for traveling by car in Canada
C.Special rules for driving in Canada
D.Traffic safety and road conditions in Canada
11.This passage is mainly written for the .
A.drivers in Canada
B.drivers in America
C.traffic police in Canada
D.traffic police in America
[语篇解读] 本文主要讲述的是在加拿大驾驶的时候人们需要注意的很多细节方面的问题。
8.D 细节判断题。根据第二段中的第一行和第二行“Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的)speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities...”可知,在城里开车,速度不能超过50km/hr。
9.A 词义猜测题。根据第三段“It has been the scene of many deadly traffic accidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic.”可知,由于突然和恶劣的天气变化、高速和有重型卡车的交通,这里发生了许多致命的交通事故。因此司机在这里开车一定要小心,所以A项careful符合句意。
10.B 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段和最后一段内容可知,文章主要讲的是在加拿大驾驶的时候人们需要注意的很多细节方面的问题。
11.A 目的意图题。本文主要讲述的是加拿大的一些交通情况和信息,说明是为在加拿大开车的司机而写的。
D
If asked if space exploration should continue, most Americans would give an immediate response either in favor of continuing or in favor of ending space exploration. A common response would be that space exploration is a waste of money. An average American, uneducated on the subject, might believe that the government is wasting billions of dollars on the research that has no value. Someone strange to the subject might say that a space shuttle goes up once in a while and that is about all that happens. Research is ongoing and continues when there are no shuttles being launched. This also costs the government money. Does the extreme cost of space exploration make sense?
One argument is that the government is wasting money on the research not being used on Earth. Actually, the money goes to workers and scientists that support National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions, and goes to major companies that play important roles in major sectors of the US economy. Boeing is a partner of NASA for aircraft, the same company that makes commercial aircraft for the airline industry.
Another benefit to continuing space exploration is the many technologies it provides. The artificial (人造的) heart resulted from experiments on the space shuttle. The handheld Jaws of Life used to save victims from car accidents resulted from the system used to separate the space shuttle from its booster rockets. Insulation (隔热板) in homes that keeps them warm and energy efficient is based on the technology used to insulate the space shuttle.
There are direct benefits to the economy provided by NASA missions as well as those technologies. These advances are found in food, building materials, medical procedures and the vehicles we drive. While it can be proven that billions of dollars that could be used elsewhere is being spent on space exploration, the benefits it provides outweigh the terrible aspects. As a matter of fact, the money spent helps to improve the quality of our lives.
12.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A.By offering analyses.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By giving some examples.
D.By presenting research findings.
13.The function of Jaws of Life is to .
A.save people from traffic accidents
B.do experiments on the space shuttle
C.keep houses warm and energy efficient
D.separate the space shuttle from its booster rockets
14.In the author's opinion, space exploration .
A.has changed our life completely
B.costs too much of our time
C.benefits us in many ways
D.has nothing to do with us
15.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Benefits of space exploration
B.Is space exploration worth the cost?
C.How to make space exploration affordable
D.Missions of the NASA space shuttle program
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇议论文。很多美国人对政府投入巨资用于太空研究存在疑问, 那么这是否值得呢? 本文作者就此问题指出了将钱投入太空研究的诸多好处, 如经济航班的使用, 还有太空研究所提供的许多技术, 以及带来的经济利益等。
12.A 写作手法题。通读第二段内容可知, 该段主要分析了钱花在了科研人员和机构身上的事实; 由此可知, 第二段采取的主要写作手法是分析说明。
13.A 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句可知, 救生颚的作用是用来拯救出车祸的人。
14.C 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句及文章最后一段的叙述可知, 作者认为太空探索有很多好处。
15.B 标题归纳题。纵观全文并结合第一段最后一句以及文章最后一句可知, 本文主要是在讨论用于太空探索的钱花得值不值这一问题。故B项概括了文章主旨, 适合做标题。
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。
Before bringing a dog into your family,it is important to know how to take care of it. 16 Caring for a dog is a big responsibility,and dog ownership is not something to enter into lightly,however this work will help you to successfully build a bond of love and trust with an important new member of your family.
Knowing how to take care of a dog involves proper attention to your dog's diet. 17 So it's strongly recommended that you feed your dog a highquality,nutrientrich dog food formula that is balanced enough to ensure proper digestion.
18 Dogs that are properly trained are much easier to manage,and can adapt more easily to new training programs.Proper dog training should ideally be started as soon as you bring a dog into your home.
Knowing how to take care of a dog also involves an adequate level of exercise. 19 If you truly care about how to take care of a dog,it's important that you incorporate exercise into your dog's daily routine.Exercise can be a brisk 30minute walk,or an extended session of playtime.
Proper veterinary(兽医的) care is extremely important when you understand how to take care of a dog.You'd better bring your dog in for veterinary checkups at least once a year. 20 Pet insurance can cover some or all of your veterinary bills,and will usually also cover emergency procedures.
A.Dogs are very expensive to keep if you want them happy.
B.You need to provide for its needs,both physical and emotional.
C.You should know training is very important for a domestic animal.
D.Each year,thousands of dogs experience obesityrelated health problems.
E.Inexpensive lowquality dog food can negatively affect your dog's health.
F.Part of knowing how to take care of a dog involves knowing how to train a dog.
G.If you're worried about costs,you may want to invest in pet insurance for your dog.
[语篇解读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了在你养狗之前要懂得如何从生理上和情感方面照顾狗。并且,这项工作可以帮助你成功地与你家庭中重要的新成员建立爱和信任的纽带。
16.B 由本空前一句可知,下文要写如何照顾狗。因此,B项衔接自然,上下文呼应。
17.E 由本空前一句推断出本空的内容与狗的饮食有关。E项意为“便宜的劣质狗粮会对你的狗的健康产生负面影响”承接上文,符合语境。
18.F 由本空后一句可知,本空与狗的训练有关。又根据文中第二段和第四段的开头语可知,本段的开头句应以“Knowing how to...”形式出现。因此,推断出F项引出下文,符合语境。
19.D 由本空前后句可推断出,本段与给狗锻炼身体有关,因此,D项承接上文,引出下文,符合语境。
20.G 由空后一句推断出空处与宠物保险有关。G项承接上文,引出下文,符合语境。
第二部分 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。
Ciudad Perdida, Colombia's “Lost City”, is older than Machu Picchu. There are no trains or buses allowing of 21 travels to its ruins. The remote place is only 22 on foot: a tiring multiday hike.
Despite this, I couldn't 23 the opportunity to visit Ciudad Perdida. 12 other hikers and I went there in 24 with a licensed guide. The dirt path, which 25 through towering palms and dangling vines (藤蔓), proved 26 right from the start. Along the way we also met the 27 . They had been left undisturbed for centuries and there was a deep 28 between them and the land.
The next morning, we were off early to 29 the heat, but the high temperature and muscle pain had already 30 by the time we reached the final stage—1,200 stone steps to 31 . After I finally lifted my painful body up the long flight of stairs, my eyes intently rested on the scene that had 32 the backbreaking journey: Ciudad Perdida.
I looked down and wondered at the beautiful site below. While the return trip included 33 the mental hurdle (障碍) of having already accomplished our goal, the experience was the one I would have 34 .
It is the difficulty that makes the journey a more 35 one. Earned views are always better.
21.A.long B.endless
C.frequent D.easy
22.A.impressive B.accessible
C.worthwhile D.dangerous
23.A.resist B.obtain
C.promote D.grasp
24.A.company B.combination
C.harmony D.communication
25.A.buried B.carved
C.spun D.wound
26.A.disappointing B.embarrassing
C.challenging D.amazing
27.A.natives B.visitors
C.guides D.drivers
28.A.similarity B.distinction
C.bond D.belief
29.A.reduce B.beat
C.test D.abandon
30.A.watched out B.cut off
C.set in D.gave in
31.A.construct B.pick
C.cover D.explore
32.A.convinced B.predicted
C.motivated D.simplified
33.A.overcoming B.memorizing
C.observing D.fixing
34.A.otherwise B.again
C.though D.instead
35.A.rewarding B.sensitive
C.popular D.flexible
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己参观哥伦比亚的“失落之城”Ciudad Perdida的经历。
21.D 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:没有火车或公共汽车可以让你容易地到达它的遗址。A.长的;B.无尽的;C.频繁的;D.容易的。根据下文“The remote place is only 22 on foot”可知,没有火车或公共汽车能够让你容易地到达它的遗址。故选D。
22.B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这个偏僻的地方仅能步行到达……。A.给人印象深刻的;B.可到达的;C.值得的;D.危险的。根据“on foot”可知,这个地方仅能步行到达。故选B。
23.A 考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管这样,我仍无法抗拒参观 Ciudad Perdida的机会。A.抵制;B.获得;C.促进,提升;D.抓住。根据下文“12 other hikers and I went there”可知,作者无法抗拒去参观的机会。“couldn't resist”意为“无法抗拒”。故选A。
24.A 考查名词词义辨析。句意:我和另外12个徒步旅行者在一个有执照的导游的陪同下去了那里。 A.陪伴,陪同;B.组合;C.和谐;D.交流。in company with sb与某人一起。根据“with a licensed guide”可知,导游陪伴“我”们旅行。故选A。
25.D 考查动词词义辨析。句意:这条泥土路蜿蜒穿过一棵棵高耸的棕榈树和一条条悬挂的藤蔓,证明这条路从一开始就具有挑战性。A.埋葬;B.雕刻;C.快速旋转;D.蜿蜒。根据“The dirt path”可知,小路应是蜿蜒向前。故选D。
26.C 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A.令人失望的;B.令人尴尬的;C.具有挑战性的;D.令人吃惊的。根据后文提到的高温和肌肉疼痛可知,这次徒步旅行是具有挑战性的,此处指一开始就具有挑战性。故选C。
27.A 考查名词词义辨析。句意:一路上,我们也遇到了本地人。A.本地人;B.参观者;C.导游;D.司机。根据“They had been left undisturbed for centuries”可知,沿路最有可能遇到的是本地人,因为这是很少有人涉足的地方。故选A。
28.C 考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们已经不受打扰几个世纪了,他们和这片土地之间有着深厚的联系。A.相似点;B.区别;C.联系,纽带;D.信仰。根据上文“They had been left undisturbed for centuries”可知,他们已经不受打扰几个世纪了,因此他们和这片土地之间有着深厚的联系。故选C。
29.B 考查动词词义辨析。句意:第二天早上,为了避暑,我们很早就出发了,但当我们到达最后一步——走1 200个石阶时,高温和肌肉疼痛已经开始了。A.减少;B.避免;C.测试;D.丢弃。根据上文“we were off early”可知,“我”们早出发是为了避暑。“beat the heat”意为“避暑”。故选B。
30.C 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A.小心;B.切断;C.开始,来临;D.屈服。根据“After finally lifting my painful body up the long flight of stairs” 可知,高温和肌肉疼痛已经降临了。故选C。
31.C 考查动词词义辨析。A.修建;B.捡起;C.行走(一段路程);D.探索。此处表示“我”们要走1 200个石阶。故选C。
32.C 考查动词词义辨析。句意:在我终于把我疼痛的身体抬上长长的石阶后,我的眼睛停留在激励我完成这段艰苦旅程的景象上:Ciudad Perdida。A.使信服;B.预测;C.激励;D.简化。根据“Despite this, I couldn't 23 the opportunity to visit Ciudad Perdida.”可知,是Ciudad Perdida激励“我”开始这段艰苦的旅程。故选C。
33.A 考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管回程包括克服已经完成了我们的目标的心理障碍,但是这次经历是我愿意再次体验的。A.克服;B.记忆;C.观察;D.修理。根据下文“the mental hurdle(障碍)of having already accomplished our goal”和常识可推断出,回程要克服完成了目标这种心理障碍。故选A。
34.B 考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A.否则;B.再一次;C.然而;D.代替,而不是。根据下文“Earned views are always better.”可知,“我”对这次经历印象深刻,因此愿意再次体验。故选B。
35.A 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:是困难使这次旅程更值得。A.值得做的;B.敏感的;C.受欢迎的;D.灵活的。这是一个强调句,根据下文“Earned views are always better.”可推断出,困难使这次旅程变得更值得。故选A。
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。
On our way to the house, it was raining 36. hard that we couldn't help wondering how long 37. would take to get there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the bark by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 38. had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and recommended wonderful places 39. (eat), shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat the papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free 40. work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 41. (compete), together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 42. (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were hugely popular with tourists. On the last day of our weeklong stay, we 43. (invite) to attend a private concert on 44. beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 45. (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了他们去夏威夷度假途中的经历以及到了主人家后受到的礼遇,主人热情招待他们,还在工作之余带他们参加了很多当地的活动。
36.so 考查固定结构。句意:在我们去那座房子的路上,雨下得如此大以至于我们禁不住想要多久才能到达那里。此处构成固定结构so...that...,意为“如此……以至于……”。故填so。
37.it 考查代词。句意同上。本句运用了it takes/took some time to do sth,意为“花费多长时间做某事”,故填it。
38.who/that 考查定语从句。句意:它们被它们的主人训练得很好,它们的主人在照顾这些动物方面很有经验。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导定语从句,先行词为masters,且从句中缺主语。故填who或that。
39.to eat 考查非谓语动词。句意:我们的主人跟我们分享了很多他们的经历并推荐了很好的吃饭、购物和参观的地方。由句意可知这里用不定式作后置定语。
40.from 考查介词。 句意:当他们不用工作的时候,他们邀请我们参加当地的活动,让我们知道了一个有趣的比赛,以及它背后的故事。be free from...不受……限制。
41.competition 考查名词。句意同上一题。由空格前的不定冠词an可知,空格处应该填名词形式。故填competition。
42.traditional 考查形容词。句意:他们还与我们分享了许多深受游客欢迎的关于夏威夷的传统故事。此处用形容词修饰名词stories,tradition的形容词为traditional,故填traditional。
43.were invited 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:在我们为期一周的逗留的最后一天,我们被邀请去北海岸一个美丽的农场参加一场私人音乐会,在星空下聆听音乐家的演奏,结识有趣的当地人。根据句意,动词invite与主语we之间是被动关系;结合时间状语“On the last day of our weeklong stay”可知,此处使用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为复数,故填were invited。
44.a 考查冠词。句意见上一题。由句意可知这里表示泛指,且beautiful 以辅音音素开头,故填a。
45.listening 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为“were invited”,所以空格处动词listen应用非谓语动词形式。“听”这个动作是由we发出的,所以用现在分词形式作伴随状语。故填listening。
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你的加拿大朋友Paul打算去台湾旅游,特发电子邮件向你了解台湾岛的有关情况。请根据下列提示,用英文写一封邮件,并祝他旅途愉快。
1.台湾岛是中国最大的岛屿,位于福建省的东南部,北临东海,东临太平洋,西南面被南海环抱;
2.台湾岛面积约三万六千平方千米,人口两千多万;
3.自然资源丰富,香蕉、稻米、茶叶等农产品驰名中外;
4.风景优美,气候宜人,世界各地的游客纷至沓来。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数;
3.可根据内容要点适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Paul,
I'm glad to know that you're going to Taiwan Island.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
Dear Paul,
I'm glad to know that you're going to Taiwan Island . I'd like to give you a brief introduction about it.
Taiwan Island is the largest island in our country and it faces the Pacific Ocean on the east. It lies on the south of the East Sea and the South Sea surrounds its southwest. It is located to the southeast of Fujian Province.
Taiwan Island has an area of about 36,000 square kilometres and it has a population of over twenty million. It's rich in natural resources. Agricultural products are famous both at home and abroad, such as bananas, rice and tea. The scenery is so beautiful and the climate is so pleasant that travelers from all over the world want to go there for a visit.
I'm sure you'll have a good time there. Have a nice trip.
Yours sincerely,
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。续写词数应为150左右。
It had been a few months since our beloved boxer Bama had passed away.He'd lived a good,long life.Alan and I didn't have children.Our boxer was our baby.After Bama's death,we couldn't bring ourselves to go through his toys to decide what to keep,so we put them all in the basement.I told myself I'd do it when I was ready.Apparently,I still wasn't.
Now I sat in my yard and wept.Friends and family had suggested we get another dog,but Alan and I dismissed the idea.We couldn't go through that kind of heartbreak again.
I gazed out over the yard.Across the street was a dog.A boxer.I wiped the tears from my eyes,heart beating wildly.Was he real or just my wishful imagination? I took a second look.The boxer was still there.We locked eyes.He ran across the street,straight toward me.I offered my hand.He sniffed it eagerly,bushy tail wagging.He licked me.
This dog was younger than Bama,smaller.He was wellfed and clean.He wore a collar but had no ID.I knew he must belong to someone in the neighborhood,but I'd never seen another boxer around.
The dog lay down beside my feet,his tongue lolling in a doggie smile.He didn't seem lost.Just as if he were dropping by for a visit.
“Alan!” I called.“You have to come to see this!”
Alan joined me,and we sat together silently for a moment.Then the boxer got up and walked off.In the following days,he'd sometimes appear in the backyard when Alan and I were outside.Other times,he'd wait for us on the front porch.
With each visit,I could feel the ache in my heart lessen.Seeing him was helping me work through my deep sorrow.
At work one day,a young man and an older woman I'd never seen before came in.I took down the man's address to complete some paperwork and noticed he lived up the street from me.
His name was Tanner.The woman with him was his grandmother.He and his family had recently moved from Georgia.
“Do you happen to have a dog?” I asked.
“Not at all! Actually,he was a big help,” I said.
【参考范文】
“Do you happen to have a dog?” I asked.“We do,” he said.“Is he a boxer?” “Yes,my dog Axle is a boxer.” “I have met him on a lot of occasions.He has actually been paying me regular visits.” The moment he heard what I said,Tanner looked surprised and embarrassed.“I am so sorry,” he said.“We are building a fence,but it is not done yet and Axle keeps getting out.I hope he didn't cause you all any trouble.”
“Not at all! Actually,he was a big help,” I said.I told him about my Bama and the comfort Axle brought to us.It has been three years since that day.Tanner and his family have become good friends of ours.Alan and I see them often—along with Axle,the boxer who brought all of us together.Now Bama's toys don't just sit in the basement,gathering dust.Alan and I keep them out for Axle to enjoy whenever he comes over to visit.
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