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12月阶段性测试英语学科试卷 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力理解（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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time are the speakers meeting Paul? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00. 2. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman excited about? A. Celebrating her birthday. B. Visiting her sister. C. Getting a driver’s license. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is responsible for the incident according to the man? A. Himself. B. The woman. C. Peter. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the woman’s words? A. Surprised. B. Uninterested. C. Nervous. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Professor and student. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the woman late? A. She could not find the man’s company. B. She was waiting for an assistant. C. She had to park far away. 7. What will the man do in the afternoon? A. Lock a room. B. Change a light. C. Conduct an interview. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers discussing? A. Planning a schedule. B. Choosing a destination. C. Booking a trip. 9. How will the speakers explore the city today? A. By bus B. By bike. C. On foot. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What does Trudy say about the buyer? A. He will pay what the owner wants. B. He thinks the house needs repairs. C. He wants one more tour of the house. 11. What did Trudy talk about with the buyer? A. The moving date. B. The decoration details. C. The available furniture. 12. What will the man do this Friday? A. Find a new house. B. Sign a deal. C. Move out. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why does Barbara do her research secretly? A. To gain fame as a journalist. B. To get first hand experience. C. To avoid interviews with people. 14. How long did Barbara spend doing low-wage jobs? A. One month. B. Three months. C. Four months. 15. What did Barbara discover during the research? A. The jobs didn’t require much effort. B. The wages couldn’t cover the rents. C. The workers’ lives were tough. 16. How does Barbara describe her book? A. Informative. B. Profitable. C. Well-structured. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What did a recent study reveal about gardening? A. Older people tend to do gardening. B. Gardening is suitable for all age groups. C. More young people enjoy gardening than the elderly. 18. What percentage of participants like buying gardening items? A. About 60%. B. About 67%. C. About 78%. 19. Where do the participants like doing gardening the most? A. In the living rooms. B. On the balconies. C. On the kitchen windows. 20. What does the speaker mention at last? A. The benefits of gardening. B. The key to gardening. C. The types of gardening. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Participation in science research competitions benefits students by making them more competitive candidates for college admissions and providing valuable experience in sought-after fields. Here are some high-profile contests for high schoolers. American Academy of Neurology(AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize Grades: 9-12 Type: National The competition encourages students to examine problems concerning the brain or nervous system. It is only open to individuals. Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance and support, but they should allow students to show their own creativity. Winners and their projects are highlighted at the AAN Annual Meeting. Breakthrough Junior Challenge Grades:9-12 Type: National and International For students looking for an innovative competition, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a two-minute video to explain and show a complex scientific concept. The winner will reccive a $250, 000 scholarship, a $100, 000 fund to the winner’s school for the development of a science lab, and a $50, 000 award to the instructor. Biotechnology Institute (BTI): BioGENEius Challenge Grades:9-12 Type: Regional and National Students from across the country are invited to participate in the BioGENEius Challenge, where they’ll be able to choose to complete a project in the Healthcare, Sustainability, or Environment categories. National winners will compete with other student competitors from around the world. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) THINK Scholars Program Grades:9-12 Type: National Students can enter project proposals into competition for selection from undergraduate students at MIT. If selected, students will receive up to $1, 000 to complete their research. They’ll also be invited to a symposium at MIT. Finalists will get the chance to present their findings to MIT students at the end of the program. 21. What is emphasized in the AAN Neuroscience Research Prize competition? A. Teamwork. B. Leadership. C. Public speaking. D. Independent thinking. 22. Which program best suits students who are ecology enthusiasts? A. AAN Neuroscience Research Prize. B. Breakthrough Junior Challenge. C. BTI: BioGENEius Challenge D. MIT THINK Scholars Program. 23. What can finalists in the MIT THINK Scholars Program have? A. A generous scholarship. B. An opportunity to interact with MIT students. C. An honor to chair a symposium. D. An admission ticket to the MIT team. B Do we really need real dubbing artists in the age of artificial intelligence? Indeed, many have harbored doubts about the future and necessity of real dubbing (配音) artists. Yet for Kathryn Lin, a leading dubbing artist from China’s Taiwan island, the profession means the shared happiness of generations of audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Born in 1975, Lin was frequently chosen by her school to take part in various speech contests. Unfortunately, in her first year of college, her family faced a major financial crisis, and she had no choice but to drop out of college and take up part-time jobs in shops and restaurants. The chance to join the dubbing industry came when the dubbing artists’ union on Taiwan island wanted to recruit students for dubbing performances, and she made it. Since she was a newcomer to the industry, she had to complete her apprenticeship (学徒期) before getting real work, which usually takes three to five years of hard work, but Lin achieved that in less than two years. “After working for a few years, I realized that the job was not just about bread and butter,” she said, stressing that the popular characters she has dubbed for have given her “a lot of insight into life and intriguing experiences”. Talking about the Chinese mainland’s animation market, Lin said mainland productions have a lot of original elements. Mainland animations “are a cultural blend of the East and the West, and the style inspires me a lot when dubbing.” In her spare time she also attends lectures to help young criminals, and children who have dropped out of school. “They might have been under stress or were really confused before breaking the law, or might have dropped out of school for family reasons,” she said. When it comes to AI dubbing, Lin said she is “actually trying to be less pessimistic… I think it’s a future trend.” Lin believes dubbing artists can transform themselves by, for instance, teaching the art of dubbing to younger people, publishing books, teaching in schools and giving lectures. 24. What made Lin take up dubbing? A. Her family’s request. B. Her school’s recommendation. C. The dubbing union’s recruitment. D. Her keen interest in the dubbing industry. 25. What do we know about mainland productions in Lin’s eyes? A. They are fully original. B. Their style can greatly inspire viewers. C. Their figures are appealing and thought-provoking. D. They feature a combination of the East and the West. 26. Which of the following best describes Lin? A. Diligent and thoughtful. B. Talented and generous. C. Competent and easy-going. D. Outgoing and humorous. 27. What did Lin think of dubbing in the future? A. She is pessimistic about AI dubbing. B. AI dubbing will substitute for dubbing artists to an extent. C. AI dubbing will merely make up a small part of the industry. D. Dubbing artists won’t be replaced as dubbing represents shared happiness. C You’ll find it at the doctor’s office, at the gym, and in online calculators: the body mass index, or BMI. It has been ever-present since its introduction in the 1970s. But this metric (度量标准) of a “healthy weight” has come under examination in the past decade or so, and with good reason. The relationship between physical well-being and BMI is complicated, and it’s often not a good indicator of your overall health, experts say. BMI is a simple measurement calculated by dividing a person’s weight (or mass in kilograms if using metric) by their height. For decades, clinicians have used BMI to put our weight into different categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. Twenty-five is the magic number: at this number or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. Some population studies have associated having a high BMI with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, and other endocrine disorders. However, it may not be weight alone that plays into these negative health effects: research shows the societal shame people with high BMI have could also contribute to poor health outcomes. Other studies have failed to find a strong correlation between BMI and health. People who are lean can be unhealthy, and people who have a BMI over 25 can have some health markers, says Fatima Stanford, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and obesity medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. Then why do we still rely on BMI? One reason is that it’s a relatively simple measurement to take. This makes the metric easily accessible to practitioners without specialized training, says Eleanna De Filippis, a physician at the Mayo Clinic. Stanford says that extremely low or high values of BMI could be an indicator of potential health issues despite its early introduction, but values around 25 to 30 are difficult to interpret without other health metrics. However, there are big issues with only using BMI, to assess health. BMI can’t tell what percentage of a person’s weight is from their fat, muscle, or bone. That’s why muscular athletes often have a high BMI despite having little body fat, De Filippis says. It’s also possible to have poor health measures, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and be at a “normal” BMI, Stanford says. 28. What do we know about BMI? A. People within normal BMI range can be unhealthy. B. Experts suggest using BMI to imply our overall health. C. People who have a BMI of 26 fall into the obese category. D. People don’t often use BMI to measure their health nowadays. 29. What does the underlined word “correlation” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Assumption. B. Connection. C. Correction. D. Distinction. 30. Why does Stanford think BMI is widely used? A. It is scientific and reliable in many cases. B. It is easy to use for those without much training. C. It is still an accurate indicator of your overall health. D. It could be of some use in indicating health problems. 31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To introduce to readers what BMI is. B. To argue that BMI should not be used widely. C. To inform readers of the shortcomings of BMI. D. To encourage readers to abandon the use of BMI. D Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? Over the last 10 years, a team of scientists led by psychologist Thomas J. Bouchard Jr. has studied about 65 pairs of identical twins who were raised apart. The scientists bring each pair of twins to the University of Minnesota for a week of intensive testing. They record the twins’ height, weight, eye color, ear shape, and head length. Meanwhile, they give the twins IQ and personality tests. Bouchard’s team has been startled by the similarities between twins raised apart. The twins often have surprisingly similar gestures and postures, for instance. And they have led remarkably similar lives. Adult identical twins also tend to have similar medical histories, developing the eye disease glaucoma at the same time, for example. “The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. According to Bouchard, they find that genes play a big part in shaping our personalities - helping to determine whether we respect tradition and like to follow rules or not. The team has reported that intelligence also seems to be influenced much more by genes than by environment. Despite being raised by different families, separated identical twins earned identical or nearly identical scores on adult intelligence tests. Other scientists, however, disagree. “How can you study whether intelligence is inherited when there are so many different ways just to define intelligence?” The problem applies to other traits (特征), they say. Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. 32. Why are scientists so interested in studying identical twins raised apart in different environments? A. Because it can be studied with a week of intensive testing. B. Because this group of twins have the most striking similarities. C. Because it is a good way to measure the effects of nature and nurture. D. Because there has already been a lot of research on identical twins raised together. 33 What do critics of the Minnesota study say about the similarities between twins raised apart? A. They are merely coincidences. B. They are overstated to some extent. C. They are nothing compared with the differences. D. They are too common to deserve any serious consideration. 34. Which of the following statements would Bouchard agree to? A. Similarities go hand in hand with differences. B. Nature has a notable influence over our lives. C. Intelligence is something inherited rather than acquired. D. Environment plays a bigger part in personal development. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Inherited Genes Favor Twins B. Environment Tells Apart Twins C. Science Looks Twice at Twins D. Physical Traits Come to Twins 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5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。 Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of developing type II diabetes, neurological conditions such as dementia, and even death. ____36____ How decaf compares to regular coffee The good news is that many of coffee’s health benefits are still found in decaffeinated (脱咖啡因) coffee. The reason for this is thought to be due to the levels of antioxidants (抗氧化剂) in coffee beans, many of which remain even after the caffeine has been removed. Reduced though, the overall levels of antioxidants are still high. ____37____ The pros and cons of caffeine Researchers found a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death in all coffee drinkers, which included people who drank decaf. Also, caffeine can help alleviate migraines (偏头痛). ____38____ In the short-term, consuming too much caffeine can cause jitteriness, sleep disruptions, headaches, or a racing heart. Long-term, consuming too much caffeine can lead to withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, if a person tries to stop. ____39____ One of the reasons that the health benefits of coffee have been debated for so long is due to the fact that its consumption can often go hand in hand with other habits. Researchers found coffee drinking was associated with a higher rate of smoking cigarettes—and that the health risks they faced such as lung cancer were due to smoking rather than coffee. Another study found, regular coffee consumption is associated with a reduced amount of weight gain over time. ____40____ This held true whether people were drinking regular or decaf coffee. “Having unsweetened coffee seems to be the way to go,” Ball says. A. Context matters. B. The hidden cause and effect. C. The effects of caffeine can vary, however. D. That can translate to real benefits for decaf drinkers. E. Physicians should stop telling patients to stop drinking coffee. F. But only if drinkers had their coffee black or with cream, but no sugar. G. But as people increasingly turn to decaf, are they still getting those same benefits? 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 Jerry was the kind of guy who was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. One day I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I don’t ____41____ it! You can’t be in a good mood all of the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today — to be in a good mood or in a bad one. I choose the former.” “Yeah, it’s not that easy,” I ____42____. “Yes, it is,” Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. You choose how you ____43____ to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. It’s your choice how you live a life.” I ____44____ what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I changed my job. We lost touch. Several years later, I heard that Jerry was ____45____ and was shot. I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. I asked him what had ____46____ his mind when he was taken to the hospital. Jerry replied “I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.” Jerry continued, “The nurses ____47____ telling me I was going to be fine. But when they ____48____ me into the emergency room, the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses ____49____ me. In their eyes, I _____50_____, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, before the _____51_____, a nurse asked if I was allergic to(对……过敏) anything. The doctors and nurses were waiting for my reply... I took a deep breath and yelled. ‘_____52_____! ’ Over their laughter, I told them, ‘Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead’.” Jerry would not have survived without the _____53_____ of his doctors, but also because of his amazing _____54_____. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live _____55_____ thanks to Jerry. 41. A. make B. get C. keep D. beat 42. A. promised B. admitted C. protested D. commented 43. A. react B. attend C. reply D. devote 44. A. carried on B. depended on C. reflected on D. held on 45. A. swallowed B. sentenced C. accused D. robbed 46. A. gone through B. broken through C. pulled through D. carried through 47. A. kept B. risked C. regretted D. forgot 48. A. involved B. signaled C. wheeled D. persuaded 49. A. inspired B. reminded C. transformed D. scared 50. A. claimed B. read C. agreed D. pronounced 51. A. survival B. struggle C. surgery D. strategy 52. A. Hospital B. Mango C. Alcohol D. Bullets 53. A. ambition B. expertise C. sympathy D. enthusiasm 54. A. humor B. talent C. patience D. attitude 55. A. comfortably B. optimistically C. peacefully D. simply 第Ⅱ卷 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Winter Solstice, also known as the winter festival, is one of the 24 solar terms in China which falls on December 22, or one day before or after it. On that day, the sun is directly on the Tropic of Capricorn, which means the day in the northern hemisphere is the ____56____ (short) day and the night longest. As the Winter Solstice is the first term ____57____ (establish), it is often regarded as the starting point of China’s 24 solar terms. Since this day ____58____ (mark) a major change in climate, the ancient people attached great importance to it, ____59____ (view) it as significant as the Spring Festival. The Winter Solstice, a festival with ____60____ history of more than 2,000 years originated from the Han Dynasty and reached its peak in glory in the Tang and Song Dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, to celebrate the festival, the emperor and his ministers offered sacrifices ____61____ heaven and held court meetings, while the common people held celebration ____62____ (ceremony) to welcome the upcoming year. Basically, the celebration of Winter Solstice nowadays ____63____ (reflect) in different eating customs in different parts of China. In the north, people tend to eat dumplings, ____64____ shape looks like ears, in order to prevent people from frostbite (冻疮) on ears, ______65______ people in southern China prefer sweet dumplings, rice balls and long noodles to express their good wishes. 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（共1题，满分15分） 66. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友David对你最近学校举行的成人仪式很感兴趣，请你用英语写一封邮件给他，内容包括： 1. 你印象最深刻的一项活动； 2. 你的感想。 注意：1. 词数80左右（发言开头已给出，不计入总词数）； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 参考词汇：coming-of-age ceremony：成人仪式 Dear David. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（共1题，满分25分） 67. 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。 It was a sunny day. Anabia, an 11-year-old girl, was excited because today was the drawing contest at her school. Anabia was really good at drawing and usually got the highest marks in art. Her teachers would often ask her to make posters for school plays and call on her during free periods to help with cuttings, drawing, shading, colouring and much more. There was an art competition taking place in school and Anabia had worked really hard and wanted to win it. But there was one thing that was disturbing her today. Recently, a new girl, Rida, had joined her class. She was also interested in art but she was not as good at drawing as Anabia was. Miss Saima, the art teacher, helped Rida and taught her tips and tricks to improve her drawing skill. And now Rida was also considered among the best artists in grade six. Rida was quick, smart and intelligent. Anabia became jealous of Rida’s intelligence and felt that the new girl would be tough to beat. So that day, for the art competition, Miss Saima took all the students to the art room, told them their roll numbers and gave important instructions. Anabia’s roll number was 16, while Rida was number 17. The bell rang, indicating the beginning of the contest. Miss Saima wrote on the board: make a scene of a sunset with a flowing river and a sailing boat. Anabia knew that the best tools to make a sunset were oil pastels (油画棒). Anabia started to look for her oil pastels in her art bag. Then, after looking through the bag, she remembered that she had left them at home. Immediately, she got up to tell Miss Saima. Miss Saima was disappointed at Anabia’s carelessness and told her that she could not help her, as it was her responsibility to come prepared for the contest that had been announced a week in advance. Anabia’s best friends were also there, but none of them offered to share anything, much to Anabia’s surprise and disappointment. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Anabia’ s eyes filled with tears. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then Rida held Anabia’s hand, and the two girls waited for the winners to be announced. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 12月阶段性测试英语学科试卷 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力理解（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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time are the speakers meeting Paul? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Aren’t we meeting Paul at six thirty? M: We were, but he sent me a message a moment ago, suggesting seven thirty instead. W: But I want to grab a coffee together before the game. M: Well, the two of us still can. The game doesn’t start till eight. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman excited about? A. Celebrating her birthday. B. Visiting her sister. C. Getting a driver’s license. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I can’t wait for Sunday. M: Oh yes, it’s your birthday. W: Oh, don’t remind me. I never celebrating that. I am celebrating something, though. I passed my driver’s test and my sister is taking me out. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is responsible for the incident according to the man? A. Himself. B. The woman. C. Peter. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: You destroyed Peter's laptop. Don't you think you owe him an apology and maybe some money? M: Oh, come on, why did he leave it open with a cup of tea right there? 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the woman’s words? A. Surprised. B. Uninterested. C. Nervous. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Please, I just need a few minutes of your time to straighten out some of the facts. M: I've already discussed the matter with your colleagues. I just don't see the point of discussing the obvious. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Professor and student. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I haven't got a clue as to when we're going to get our Marks for last week's exam. M: Neither have I professor Hartford's, an excellent lecturer, but he's rarely very efficient at administrative matters, says he. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the woman late? A. She could not find the man’s company. B. She was waiting for an assistant. C. She had to park far away. 7. What will the man do in the afternoon? A. Lock a room. B. Change a light. C. Conduct an interview. 【答案】6. C 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Sorry I'm late. I couldn't find a parking space nearby, so I had to park my car several blocks away. M: I hope you didn't walk too far, so I called you because the lights in this room aren't functioning. W: Okay. Does anybody need to use this room today? M: Well, I'm supposed to meet a job applicant after lunch, but I can do it in another room. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What are the speakers discussing? A. Planning a schedule. B. Choosing a destination. C. Booking a trip. 9. How will the speakers explore the city today? A. By bus B. By bike. C. On foot. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: What do you think we should do today? M: Well, it’s our first day in the city, so we should do some sight seeing W: How about renting bicycles and exploring the city on our own? M: But I wanted to take the bus that goes on a tour of the whole city. It has a guide who gives information about the sights, and it also makes stops if you want to eat or go shopping. W: Not a bad idea, but we can do that another day. I’ll stick with my idea. It’s such a nice day and we need some exercise. M: You’re right. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10 What does Trudy say about the buyer? A. He will pay what the owner wants. B. He thinks the house needs repairs. C. He wants one more tour of the house. 11. What did Trudy talk about with the buyer? A. The moving date. B. The decoration details. C. The available furniture. 12. What will the man do this Friday? A. Find a new house. B. Sign a deal. C. Move out. 【答案】10. A 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Mister long, this is Trudy from supervalu. I am pleased to tell you we have found a buyer for your house who will match your asking price. M: Really? That’s fantastic. How soon will he be able to move in? W: I already discussed that with him and he said he would be prepared to sign the contract at any time and take possession as early as next week. He said he is eager to start decorating the house and making it his own. M: That’s okay. We can close the deal this friday. Then I will make arrangements to have my furniture moved to my new house across town this weekend. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why does Barbara do her research secretly? A. To gain fame as a journalist. B. To get first hand experience. C. To avoid interviews with people. 14. How long did Barbara spend doing low-wage jobs? A. One month. B. Three months. C. Four months. 15. What did Barbara discover during the research? A. The jobs didn’t require much effort. B. The wages couldn’t cover the rents. C. The workers’ lives were tough. 16. How does Barbara describe her book? A. Informative. B. Profitable. C. Well-structured. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】M: So Barbara, you’re famous as a journalist and you’ve written nickel and diamond. Based on your research, could you start by telling us why you do secret investigations? W: Sure, interviews are fine, but sometimes you need to experience it yourself. By putting yourself in the situation you’re investigating, you can then write from a more informed point of view. M: I see. So what did you do? W: Well, I worked as a waitress, a hotel housekeeper, a nursing home assistant and a supermarket clerk. I spent a month in each low paid job, working in Florida, Maine and Minnesota. M: Well, that’s a lot of different jobs and places. What exactly did you find out? W: Well, first the rents were very high and the wages were so low. Also, you have to be a hard worker. Interviewing people is one thing, but actually doing the job day to day shows you exactly how hard these people’s lives are. M: Hum and of course, Nicol and Diamond went on to be a very popular book. It was a new York times bestseller. W: Yes, I was really surprised at all the interest. I think it really opened people’s eyes a first hand account like that. I hope my book can attract more attention so as to improve the situation of people in low paid jobs. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What did a recent study reveal about gardening? A. Older people tend to do gardening. B. Gardening is suitable for all age groups. C. More young people enjoy gardening than the elderly. 18. What percentage of participants like buying gardening items? A. About 60%. B. About 67%. C. About 78%. 19. Where do the participants like doing gardening the most? A. In the living rooms. B. On the balconies. C. On the kitchen windows. 20. What does the speaker mention at last? A. The benefits of gardening. B. The key to gardening. C. The types of gardening. 【答案】17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Considering gardening, people tend to picture an elderly man or woman in front of their house. Yet a recent study among 2, 000 young people aged between 18 and 34 has revealed that gardening is becoming increasingly popular among young people. Kev Smith, who organized the survey, said that the study showed that gardening suits everyone, whatever their age. On average, young adults spend around two hours per week taking care of their plants. Two thirds of participants also said that they love shopping for gardening items, including plants, seeds and tools. Naturally, the item that is bought most frequently is gardening gloves, probably the item that is most frequently used to. The most popular place to grow plants is on the kitchen windows, while living rooms, bathrooms and balconies are also popular locations. The study also found that 60% wish they had access to more outside space than they do at present. However, 78 percent believe you do not actually need a big outdoor area to experience the benefits of gardening. Gardening is brilliant for our minds. It includes concentrating on what you are doing right now, repetitive actions and using all your senses like touch and smell. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Participation in science research competitions benefits students by making them more competitive candidates for college admissions and providing valuable experience in sought-after fields. Here are some high-profile contests for high schoolers. American Academy of Neurology(AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize Grades: 9-12 Type: National The competition encourages students to examine problems concerning the brain or nervous system. It is only open to individuals. Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance and support, but they should allow students to show their own creativity. Winners and their projects are highlighted at the AAN Annual Meeting. Breakthrough Junior Challenge Grades:9-12 Type: National and International For students looking for an innovative competition, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a two-minute video to explain and show a complex scientific concept. The winner will reccive a $250, 000 scholarship, a $100, 000 fund to the winner’s school for the development of a science lab, and a $50, 000 award to the instructor. Biotechnology Institute (BTI): BioGENEius Challenge Grades:9-12 Type: Regional and National Students from across the country are invited to participate in the BioGENEius Challenge, where they’ll be able to choose to complete a project in the Healthcare, Sustainability, or Environment categories. National winners will compete with other student competitors from around the world. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) THINK Scholars Program Grades:9-12 Type: National Students can enter project proposals into competition for selection from undergraduate students at MIT. If selected, students will receive up to $1, 000 to complete their research. They’ll also be invited to a symposium at MIT. Finalists will get the chance to present their findings to MIT students at the end of the program. 21. What is emphasized in the AAN Neuroscience Research Prize competition? A. Teamwork. B. Leadership. C. Public speaking. D. Independent thinking. 22. Which program best suits students who are ecology enthusiasts? A. AAN Neuroscience Research Prize. B. Breakthrough Junior Challenge. C. BTI: BioGENEius Challenge D. MIT THINK Scholars Program. 23. What can finalists in the MIT THINK Scholars Program have? A. A generous scholarship. B. An opportunity to interact with MIT students. C. An honor to chair a symposium. D. An admission ticket to the MIT team. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一些面向高中生的高知名度比赛。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据American Academy of Neurology(AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize部分“Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance and support, but they should allow students to show their own creativity. (鼓励教师提供指导和支持，但他们应该允许学生展示自己的创造力。)”可知，该比赛强调独立思考。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Biotechnology Institute (BTI): BioGENEius Challenge部分“Students from across the country are invited to participate in the BioGENEius Challenge, where they’ll be able to choose to complete a project in the Healthcare, Sustainability, or Environment categories. (来自全国各地的学生被邀请参加BioGENEius挑战赛，他们可以选择在医疗保健、可持续发展或环境类别中完成一个项目。)”可知，该项目适合对生态学感兴趣的学生。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) THINK Scholars Program部分“Finalists will get the chance to present their findings to MIT students at the end of the program.(决赛选手将有机会在项目结束时向麻省理工学院的学生展示他们的发现。)”可知，决赛选手可以有机会与MIT学生互动。故选B。 B Do we really need real dubbing artists in the age of artificial intelligence? Indeed, many have harbored doubts about the future and necessity of real dubbing (配音) artists. Yet for Kathryn Lin, a leading dubbing artist from China’s Taiwan island, the profession means the shared happiness of generations of audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Born in 1975, Lin was frequently chosen by her school to take part in various speech contests. Unfortunately, in her first year of college, her family faced a major financial crisis, and she had no choice but to drop out of college and take up part-time jobs in shops and restaurants. The chance to join the dubbing industry came when the dubbing artists’ union on Taiwan island wanted to recruit students for dubbing performances, and she made it. Since she was a newcomer to the industry, she had to complete her apprenticeship (学徒期) before getting real work, which usually takes three to five years of hard work, but Lin achieved that in less than two years. “After working for a few years, I realized that the job was not just about bread and butter,” she said, stressing that the popular characters she has dubbed for have given her “a lot of insight into life and intriguing experiences”. Talking about the Chinese mainland’s animation market, Lin said mainland productions have a lot of original elements. Mainland animations “are a cultural blend of the East and the West, and the style inspires me a lot when dubbing.” In her spare time, she also attends lectures to help young criminals, and children who have dropped out of school. “They might have been under stress or were really confused before breaking the law, or might have dropped out of school for family reasons,” she said. When it comes to AI dubbing, Lin said she is “actually trying to be less pessimistic… I think it’s a future trend.” Lin believes dubbing artists can transform themselves by, for instance, teaching the art of dubbing to younger people, publishing books, teaching in schools and giving lectures. 24. What made Lin take up dubbing? A. Her family’s request. B. Her school’s recommendation. C. The dubbing union’s recruitment. D. Her keen interest in the dubbing industry. 25. What do we know about mainland productions in Lin’s eyes? A. They are fully original. B Their style can greatly inspire viewers. C. Their figures are appealing and thought-provoking. D. They feature a combination of the East and the West. 26. Which of the following best describes Lin? A. Diligent and thoughtful. B. Talented and generous. C. Competent and easy-going. D. Outgoing and humorous. 27. What did Lin think of dubbing in the future? A. She is pessimistic about AI dubbing. B. AI dubbing will substitute for dubbing artists to an extent. C. AI dubbing will merely make up a small part of the industry. D. Dubbing artists won’t be replaced as dubbing represents shared happiness. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要向读者讲述了Kathryn Lin的个人经历及职业生涯，并分享了她对AI冲击下配音行业前景的预测。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The chance to join the dubbing industry came when the dubbing artists’ union on Taiwan island wanted to recruit students for dubbing performances, and she made it.(加入配音行业的机会来了，当时台湾岛的配音艺术家协会想招募学生来做配音表演，她成功加入了。)”可知，配音协会希望招收学生进行配音表演，这一契机促成她加入配音行业。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Talking about the Chinese mainland’s animation market, Lin said mainland productions have a lot of original elements. Mainland animations “are a cultural blend of the East and the West, and the style inspires me a lot when dubbing.”(谈到中国大陆的动画市场，Lin说大陆制作有很多原创元素。内地动画“是东西方文化的融合，这种风格在配音时给了我很多灵感。”)”可知，在Lin的眼中，大陆动画是东西方文化的融合。故选D。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Since she was a newcomer to the industry, she had to complete her apprenticeship(学徒期) before getting real work, which usually takes three to five years of hard work, but Lin achieved that in less than two years.(由于她是这个行业的新人，她必须完成学徒期才能找到真正的工作，这通常需要三到五年的努力，但Lin在不到两年的时间里就做到了。)”可知，Lin只用了不到两年就完成了学徒期，可知她很勤奋。根据第五段中“In her spare time, she also attends lectures to help young criminals, and children who have dropped out of school.(在业余时间，她还参加帮助年轻罪犯和辍学儿童的讲座。)”可知，她参加讲座，帮助年轻罪犯和辍学儿童，可知她很关心别人。由此可推知，Lin是一个勤奋和体贴的人。故选A。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When it comes to AI dubbing, Lin said she is “actually trying to be less pessimistic… I think it’s a future trend.” Lin believes dubbing artists can transform themselves by, for instance, teaching the art of dubbing to younger people, publishing books, teaching in schools and giving lectures.(当谈到人工智能配音时，林说她“实际上试图不那么悲观……我认为这是未来的趋势。”Lin认为配音艺术家可以通过向年轻人传授配音艺术、出版书籍、在学校教书和做讲座等方式来改变自己。)”可推断，Lin认为AI配音是未来发展趋势，配音演员可以转型，所以人工智能配音将在一定程度上上取代配音演员。故选B。 C You’ll find it at the doctor’s office, at the gym, and in online calculators: the body mass index, or BMI. It has been ever-present since its introduction in the 1970s. But this metric (度量标准) of a “healthy weight” has come under examination in the past decade or so, and with good reason. The relationship between physical well-being and BMI is complicated, and it’s often not a good indicator of your overall health, experts say. BMI is a simple measurement calculated by dividing a person’s weight (or mass in kilograms if using metric) by their height. For decades, clinicians have used BMI to put our weight into different categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. Twenty-five is the magic number: at this number or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. Some population studies have associated having a high BMI with increased risk of cardiovascular disease Type II diabetes, and other endocrine disorders. However, it may not be weight alone that plays into these negative health effects: research shows the societal shame people with high BMI have could also contribute to poor health outcomes. Other studies have failed to find a strong correlation between BMI and health. People who are lean can be unhealthy, and people who have a BMI over 25 can have some health markers, says Fatima Stanford, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and obesity medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. Then why do we still rely on BMI? One reason is that it’s a relatively simple measurement to take. This makes the metric easily accessible to practitioners without specialized training, says Eleanna De Filippis, a physician at the Mayo Clinic. Stanford says that extremely low or high values of BMI could be an indicator of potential health issues despite its early introduction, but values around 25 to 30 are difficult to interpret without other health metrics. However, there are big issues with only using BMI, to assess health. BMI can’t tell what percentage of a person’s weight is from their fat, muscle, or bone. That’s why muscular athletes often have a high BMI despite having little body fat, De Filippis says. It’s also possible to have poor health measures, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and be at a “normal” BMI, Stanford says. 28. What do we know about BMI? A. People within normal BMI range can be unhealthy. B. Experts suggest using BMI to imply our overall health. C. People who have a BMI of 26 fall into the obese category. D. People don’t often use BMI to measure their health nowadays. 29. What does the underlined word “correlation” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Assumption. B. Connection. C. Correction. D. Distinction. 30. Why does Stanford think BMI is widely used? A. It is scientific and reliable in many cases. B. It is easy to use for those without much training. C. It is still an accurate indicator of your overall health. D. It could be of some use in indicating health problems. 31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To introduce to readers what BMI is. B. To argue that BMI should not be used widely. C. To inform readers of the shortcomings of BMI. D. To encourage readers to abandon the use of BMI. 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. D 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要通过一些研究及不同专家的看法指出了BMI这一度量标准的不足之处。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“People who are lean can be unhealthy, and people who have a BMI over 25 can have some health markers, says Fatima Stanford, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and obesity medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. (哈佛医学院的副教授兼麻省总医院的肥胖医学专家法蒂玛·斯坦福德指出，即使体型苗条的人也可能存在健康问题，而体重指数(BMI)超过25的人可能在某些健康指标上表现正常)”可知，在正常BMI范围内的人也可能不健康。故选A项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Other studies have failed to find a strong correlation between BMI and health. (其他研究未能发现BMI与健康之间存在很强的correlation)”以及“People who are lean can be unhealthy, and people who have a BMI over 25 can have some health markers, says Fatima Stanford, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and obesity medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. (哈佛医学院的副教授兼麻省总医院的肥胖医学专家法蒂玛·斯坦福德指出，即使体型苗条的人也可能存在健康问题，而体重指数(BMI)超过25的人可能在某些健康指标上表现正常)”可知，身体质量指数与健康之间没有很强的相关性。划线单词correlation意为“相关性，关联”。故选B项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Stanford says that extremely low or high values of BMI could be an indicator of potential health issues despite its early introduction, but values around 25 to 30 are difficult to interpret without other health metrics. 斯坦福德表示，尽管体重指数(BMI)早已被引入，但极低或极高的BMI值可能是潜在健康问题的标志。然而，BMI在25到30之间的值如果没有结合其他健康指标，很难准确解读)”可知，BMI可能有助于指示健康问题。故选D项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The relationship between physical well-being and BMI is complicated, and it’s often not a good indicator of your overall health, experts say. (专家说，身体健康状况和BMI之间的关系很复杂，它通常不是衡量您整体健康状况的良好指标)”以及最后一段中“That’s why muscular athletes often have a high BMI despite having little body fat, De Filippis says. It’s also possible to have poor health measures, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and be at a “normal” BMI, Stanford says. (这就是为什么肌肉发达的运动员尽管体脂率很低，但他们的体重指数(BMI)往往很高，德菲利皮斯解释道。斯坦福德补充说，即使体重指数在“正常”范围内，也有可能存在不良的健康指标，比如高血压和高胆固醇)”可知，作者引用了不同专家的看法，客观、中立地介绍了BMI这一度量标准的不足。故选C项。 D Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? Over the last 10 years, a team of scientists led by psychologist Thomas J. Bouchard Jr. has studied about 65 pairs of identical twins who were raised apart. The scientists bring each pair of twins to the University of Minnesota for a week of intensive testing. They record the twins’ height, weight, eye color, ear shape, and head length. Meanwhile, they give the twins IQ and personality tests. Bouchard’s team has been startled by the similarities between twins raised apart. The twins often have surprisingly similar gestures and postures, for instance. And they have led remarkably similar lives. Adult identical twins also tend to have similar medical histories, developing the eye disease glaucoma at the same time, for example. “The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. According to Bouchard, they find that genes play a big part in shaping our personalities - helping to determine whether we respect tradition and like to follow rules or not. The team has reported that intelligence also seems to be influenced much more by genes than by environment. Despite being raised by different families, separated identical twins earned identical or nearly identical scores on adult intelligence tests. Other scientists, however, disagree. “How can you study whether intelligence is inherited when there are so many different ways just to define intelligence?” The problem applies to other traits (特征), they say. Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. 32. Why are scientists so interested in studying identical twins raised apart in different environments? A. Because it can be studied with a week of intensive testing. B. Because this group of twins have the most striking similarities. C. Because it is a good way to measure the effects of nature and nurture. D. Because there has already been a lot of research on identical twins raised together. 33. What do critics of the Minnesota study say about the similarities between twins raised apart? A. They are merely coincidences. B. They are overstated to some extent. C. They are nothing compared with the differences. D. They are too common to deserve any serious consideration. 34. Which of the following statements would Bouchard agree to? A. Similarities go hand in hand with differences. B. Nature has a notable influence over our lives. C. Intelligence is something inherited rather than acquired. D. Environment plays a bigger part in personal development. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Inherited Genes Favor Twins B. Environment Tells Apart Twins C. Science Looks Twice at Twins D. Physical Traits Come to Twins 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。通过对不同环境下长大的同卵双胞胎的异同研究，得出研究结论：个体差异既受到从父母那里遗传的基因的影响，也受到环境的影响。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? If you were a scientist interested in these questions, wouldn’t you love to study identical twins? (为什么有些人擅长数学或写作，而有些人擅长艺术或篮球？是什么导致了这些差异？它们在很大程度上是由我们从父母那里继承的基因(天性)决定的吗？社会环境(教养)对其有多大影响？如果你是对这些问题感兴趣的科学家，你难道不想研究同卵双胞胎吗？)”和常识可知同卵双胞胎在相同的环境中成长，很难看出环境和基因到底哪个影响大，但双胞胎在不同的环境中成长，就可以较准确的比较哪个作用比较大。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““The coincidences are not surprising,” some critics of the Minnesota study say. They argue that everyone’s life has so many details that a number of coincidences are bound to exist. What’s more, for every coincidence discovered by a pair of identical twins raised apart, the critics could point to a vast number of undiscovered differences. (“这些巧合并不令人惊讶，”明尼苏达研究的一些批评者说。他们认为，每个人的生活都有很多细节，因此必然存在一些巧合。更重要的是，对于一对分开抚养的同卵双胞胎所发现的每一个巧合，批评者都可以指出大量未被发现的差异)”可知，一些批评者认为这只是巧合。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Bouchard himself makes the point that even the most closely matched twins are different from each other. So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. (布沙尔自己也指出，即使是最匹配的双胞胎也会彼此不同。因此，尽管基因可能对我们的生活有很大的影响，但它们并不是唯一的影响。我们的日常经历也有助于塑造我们)”可推断布沙尔会同意自然对我们的生活有显著的影响。故选B。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why are some of us good at math, or writing, while others excel at art or basketball? What causes the differences? Are they largely determined by the genes (nature) we inherit (遗传) from our parents? How much does the social environment (nurture) have to do with it? (为什么有些人擅长数学或写作，而有些人擅长艺术或篮球？是什么导致了这些差异？它们在很大程度上是由我们从父母那里继承的基因(天性)决定的吗？社会环境(教养)对其有多大影响？)”及最后一段“So even though genes may have a strong influence over our lives, they’re not the only influence. Our day-to-day experiences help to shape us too. (因此，尽管基因可能对我们的生活有很大的影响，但它们并不是唯一的影响。我们的日常经历也有助于塑造我们)”可知文章通过对不同环境下长大的同卵双胞胎的异同研究，得出研究结论：个体差异既受到从父母那里遗传的基因的影响，也受到环境的影响。所以C选项“科学对双胞胎的观察是双重的”符合文章主旨，适合做标题，故选C。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5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。 Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of developing type II diabetes, neurological conditions such as dementia, and even death. ____36____ How decaf compares to regular coffee The good news is that many of coffee’s health benefits are still found in decaffeinated (脱咖啡因) coffee. The reason for this is thought to be due to the levels of antioxidants (抗氧化剂) in coffee beans, many of which remain even after the caffeine has been removed. Reduced though, the overall levels of antioxidants are still high. ____37____ The pros and cons of caffeine Researchers found a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death in all coffee drinkers, which included people who drank decaf. Also, caffeine can help alleviate migraines (偏头痛). ____38____ In the short-term, consuming too much caffeine can cause jitteriness, sleep disruptions, headaches, or a racing heart. Long-term, consuming too much caffeine can lead to withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, if a person tries to stop. ____39____ One of the reasons that the health benefits of coffee have been debated for so long is due to the fact that its consumption can often go hand in hand with other habits. Researchers found coffee drinking was associated with a higher rate of smoking cigarettes—and that the health risks they faced such as lung cancer were due to smoking rather than coffee. Another study found, regular coffee consumption is associated with a reduced amount of weight gain over time. ____40____ This held true whether people were drinking regular or decaf coffee. “Having unsweetened coffee seems to be the way to go,” Ball says. A. Context matters. B. The hidden cause and effect. C. The effects of caffeine can vary, however. D. That can translate to real benefits for decaf drinkers. E. Physicians should stop telling patients to stop drinking coffee. F. But only if drinkers had their coffee black or with cream, but no sugar. G. But as people increasingly turn to decaf, are they still getting those same benefits? 【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了咖啡，尤其是脱咖啡因咖啡的健康益处，包括降低疾病风险和体重增长，并探讨了咖啡因的优缺点及其与其他不良习惯的关系。 【36题详解】 上文“Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of developing type II diabetes, neurological conditions such as dementia, and even death.(喝咖啡与降低患II型糖尿病、痴呆症等神经系统疾病甚至死亡的风险有关)”说明咖啡对健康有多方面的积极影响。空处和前文形成转折关系，并引出下文中“脱咖啡因咖啡的健康益处”这一话题。G项中的but为转折连词，decaf在下文的第一个标题中被复现，所以G项“但随着人们越来越多地转向脱咖啡因咖啡，他们仍然能获得同样的好处吗？”符合语境。故选G。 【37题详解】 上文“The good news is that many of coffee’s health benefits are still found in decaffeinated (脱咖啡因) coffee. The reason for this is thought to be due to the levels of antioxidants (抗氧化剂) in coffee beans, many of which remain even after the caffeine has been removed. Reduced though, the overall levels of antioxidants are still high.(好消息是，咖啡许多健康益处仍然存在于无咖啡因咖啡中。其原因被认为是由于咖啡豆中抗氧化剂的含量，其中许多即使在去除咖啡因后仍然存在。尽管有所减少，但抗氧化剂的总体水平仍然很高)”说明脱咖啡因咖啡仍然保留了咖啡中的许多抗氧化剂，虽然抗氧化剂的水平有所降低，但总体上仍然很高。空处承接上文，D项中的That指代前文中的“the overall levels of antioxidants are still high”，说明这就是脱咖啡因咖啡对于饮用者有好处的原因。所以D项中的“这可以转化为对脱咖啡因咖啡饮用者的真实益处。”符合语境。故选D。 【38题详解】 上文“Also, caffeine can help alleviate migraines (偏头痛).(此外，咖啡因有助于缓解偏头痛)”说明咖啡因有助于缓解偏头痛。以及下文“In the short-term, consuming too much caffeine can cause jitteriness, sleep disruptions, headaches, or a racing heart.(在短期内，摄入过多的咖啡因会导致紧张、睡眠中断、头痛或心跳加速)”说明摄入过多的咖啡会带来负面的影响。空处和上文形成转折关系，说明咖啡因有助于缓解偏头痛，但摄入过多的咖啡会带来负面的影响，所以这事也是因人而异的。C项“然而，咖啡因的影响可能会有所不同。”符合语境。故选C。 【39题详解】 下文“One of the reasons that the health benefits of coffee have been debated for so long is due to the fact that its consumption can often go hand in hand with other habits.(咖啡对健康的益处争论已久的原因之一是，它的摄入往往与其他习惯息息相关)”说明在评估咖啡对健康的影响时，需要考虑饮用者的其他生活习惯和环境因素。A项“背景很重要。”适合作本段的主旨句，表明咖啡摄入者的背景信息对于全面理解咖啡的健康效应至关重要。故选A。 【40题详解】 上文“Another study found, regular coffee consumption is associated with a reduced amount of weight gain over time.(另一项研究发现，随着时间的推移，经常喝咖啡与体重增加量减少有关)”说明定期喝咖啡与体重增长减少有关。空处顺接前文，说明在喝咖啡减肥这个例子中，减肥的“背景”实际上是无糖。F项“但前提是饮酒者的咖啡是黑咖啡或加奶油的，但不加糖。”符合语境。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 Jerry was the kind of guy who was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. One day I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I don’t ____41____ it! You can’t be in a good mood all of the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself, Jerry, you have two choices today — to be in a good mood or in a bad one. I choose the former.” “Yeah, it’s not that easy,” I ____42____. “Yes, it is,” Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. You choose how you ____43____ to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. It’s your choice how you live a life.” I ____44____ what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I changed my job. We lost touch. Several years later, I heard that Jerry was ____45____ and was shot. I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. I asked him what had ____46____ his mind when he was taken to the hospital. Jerry replied, “I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.” Jerry continued, “The nurses ____47____ telling me I was going to be fine. But when they ____48____ me into the emergency room, the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses ____49____ me. In their eyes, I _____50_____, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed to take action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, before the _____51_____, a nurse asked if I was allergic to(对……过敏) anything. The doctors and nurses were waiting for my reply... I took a deep breath and yelled. ‘_____52_____! ’ Over their laughter, I told them, ‘Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead’.” Jerry would not have survived without the _____53_____ of his doctors, but also because of his amazing _____54_____. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live _____55_____ thanks to Jerry. 41. A. make B. get C. keep D. beat 42. A. promised B. admitted C. protested D. commented 43. A. react B. attend C. reply D. devote 44. A. carried on B. depended on C. reflected on D. held on 45. A. swallowed B. sentenced C. accused D. robbed 46. A. gone through B. broken through C. pulled through D. carried through 47. A. kept B. risked C. regretted D. forgot 48. A. involved B. signaled C. wheeled D. persuaded 49. A. inspired B. reminded C. transformed D. scared 50. A. claimed B. read C. agreed D. pronounced 51. A. survival B. struggle C. surgery D. strategy 52. A. Hospital B. Mango C. Alcohol D. Bullets 53. A. ambition B. expertise C. sympathy D. enthusiasm 54. A. humor B. talent C. patience D. attitude 55. A. comfortably B. optimistically C. peacefully D. simply 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了乐观的杰瑞的故事。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，我走到杰瑞面前问他：“我不明白！你不可能一直都有好心情。你是如何做到的？”A. make制作；B. get得到，理解；C. keep保持；D. beat打败。根据下文“You can’t be in a good mood all of the time.”可知，作者不明白为什么Jerry那么高兴。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“是啊，可没那么容易，”我反对。A. promised承诺；B. admitted承认；C. protested反对；D. commented评论。根据上文“Yeah, it’s not that easy”可知，作者反对Jerry的看法。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你选择如何应对各种情况。A. react反应； B. attend参加；C. reply回复；D. devote奉献。根据下文“You choose how people will affect your mood.”可知，你选择如何应对各种情况。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我琢磨着杰瑞的话。A. carried on继续做；B. depended on依靠；C. reflected on反思；D. held on紧握住。根据下文“what Jerry said”可知，作者琢磨着杰瑞的话。故选C项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我听说杰瑞被抢劫了，还中了枪。A. swallowed吞下；B. sentenced判刑；C. accused控告；D. robbed抢劫。根据下文“was shot”可知，杰瑞被抢劫。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我问他被送进医院时是怎么想的。A. gone through经历；B. broken through突破；C. pulled through渡过困境；D. carried through贯彻。根据下文“Jerry replied, “I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.”可知，作者问杰瑞被送进医院时是怎么想的，也就是头脑里经历了什么。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：护士们一直告诉我我会好的。 A. kept保持，持续；B. risked冒险；C. regretted后悔； D. forgot忘记。根据下文“I was going to be fine.”以及护士的职业特点可知，护士为了安慰病人，会一直告诉病人病会好的。故选A项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当他们把我推进急诊室时，医生和护士脸上的表情把我吓坏了。A. involved参与；B. signaled发信号，示意； C. wheeled 推，拉（带轮运输工具）；D. persuaded说服。根据上文“was shot”可知，医务人员把杰瑞推进了急诊室。故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但当他们把我推进急诊室时，医生和护士脸上的表情把我吓坏了。A. inspired激励；B. reminded提醒；C. transformed使改观，使变形；D. scared使惊恐。根据下文“In their eyes, I ____10____ , ‘He’s a dead man.’”可知，医生和护士脸上的表情把杰瑞吓坏了。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从他们的眼睛里，我看透他们的想法，“他是个死人”。A. claimed声称；B. read看到；解读，（按某种方式）理解；看透（想法或心思）；C. agreed同意；D. pronounced发音。根据上文“In their eyes”可知，杰瑞看透了他们的想法。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：嗯，在手术前，护士问我是否对什么过敏。A. survival幸存；B. struggle斗争；C. surgery手术；D. strategy策略。根据下文“Operate on me”可知，杰瑞被子弹击中了，所以需要手术。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我深呼吸并且大喊：“子弹！”A. Hospital医院；B. Mango芒果；C. Alcohol酒精；D. Bullets子弹。根据上文“was shot”并结合下文“Over their laughter”可知，杰瑞中弹了，但是仍然很积极，所以他开了一个玩笑，说自己对子弹过敏。故选D项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果没有医生的专业知识，杰瑞不可能活下来，但也因为他令人惊叹的态度。A. ambition野心；B. expertise 专长，专门技能（知识）；C. sympathy同情；D. enthusiasm热情。根据上文“Jerry would not have survived without”及下文“his doctors”以及常识可知，如果没有医生的专业知识，杰瑞不可能活下来。故选B项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果没有医生的专业知识，杰瑞不可能活下来，但也因为他令人惊叹的态度。A. humor 幽默；B. talent天赋；C. patience耐心；D. attitude态度。根据上文“The doctors and nurses were waiting for my reply... I took a deep breath and yelled. ‘ ____12____ ! ’ Over their laughter, I told them”可知，杰瑞能够活下来也是因为他的积极态度。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：多亏了杰瑞，我从他身上学到，我们每天都能选择乐观地生活。A. comfortably舒服地；B. optimistically乐观地； C. peacefully平和地；D. simply简单地。根据上文“The doctors and nurses were waiting for my reply... I took a deep breath and yelled. ‘ ____12____ ! ’ Over their laughter, I told them”可知，杰瑞的乐观精神影响了作者，作者每天都能选择乐观地生活。故选B项。 第Ⅱ卷 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Winter Solstice, also known as the winter festival, is one of the 24 solar terms in China which falls on December 22, or one day before or after it. On that day, the sun is directly on the Tropic of Capricorn, which means the day in the northern hemisphere is the ____56____ (short) day and the night longest. As the Winter Solstice is the first term ____57____ (establish), it is often regarded as the starting point of China’s 24 solar terms. Since this day ____58____ (mark) a major change in climate, the ancient people attached great importance to it, ____59____ (view) it as significant as the Spring Festival. The Winter Solstice, a festival with ____60____ history of more than 2,000 years originated from the Han Dynasty and reached its peak in glory in the Tang and Song Dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, to celebrate the festival, the emperor and his ministers offered sacrifices ____61____ heaven and held court meetings, while the common people held celebration ____62____ (ceremony) to welcome the upcoming year. Basically, the celebration of Winter Solstice nowadays ____63____ (reflect) in different eating customs in different parts of China. In the north, people tend to eat dumplings, ____64____ shape looks like ears, in order to prevent people from frostbite (冻疮) on ears, ______65______ people in southern China prefer sweet dumplings, rice balls and long noodles to express their good wishes. 【答案】56. shortest 57. to be established 58. marks 59. viewing 60. a 61. to 62. ceremonies 63. is reflected 64 whose 65. while 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了冬至的历史、习俗以及庆祝方式。 【56题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：在那天，太阳直射南回归线，这意味着北半球白天最短，夜晚最长。根据空前的the以及空后的longest可知，此处应用形容词最高级shortest作定语，修饰名词day，表示“白天最短”。故填shortest。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：由于冬至是第一个确立的节气，因此它通常被视为中国24个节气的起点。根据term前的first可知，空处需要动词不定式作定语。此处表示“第一个被确立的节气”，所以需要动词不定式的被动形式。故填to be established。 【58题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：由于这一天标志着气候的重大变化，古人非常重视它，认为它与春节一样重要。设空处为从句的谓语，句子陈述一般事实，应用一般现在时，主语为第三人称单数形式。故填marks。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：由于这一天标志着气候的重大变化，古人非常重视它，认为它与春节一样重要。view在句中应用非谓语动词形式作状语，该动词与逻辑主语the ancient people构成主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填viewing。 【60题详解】 考查冠词。句意：冬至是一个有着2000多年历史的节日，起源于汉代，在唐宋时期达到了辉煌的顶峰。a history of…“一段……历史”。故填a。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：在唐朝，为了庆祝这个节日，皇帝和他的大臣们向天献祭，举行朝会，而老百姓则举行庆祝仪式迎接新的一年。短语offer sacrifices to“向……献祭”。故填to。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：在唐朝，为了庆祝这个节日，皇帝和他的大臣们向天献祭，举行朝会，而老百姓则举行庆祝仪式迎接新的一年。ceremony为可数名词“仪式”，此处需要该名词的复数形式表示泛指。故填ceremonies。 【63题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：基本上，如今冬至的庆祝活动体现在中国不同地区的不同饮食习俗上。设空处为句子的谓语，根据nowadays可知，句子应用一般现在时，且主语the celebration of Winter Solstice与reflect构成被动关系，故用一般现在时的被动语态。故填is reflected。 【64题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在北方，人们倾向于吃饺子，饺子的形状像耳朵，以防止人们耳朵冻伤，而南方人则喜欢吃甜汤圆、汤圆和长寿面来表达他们的美好愿望。此处为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词dumplings，且先行词在从句中作定语，所以用关系代词whose引导该从句。故填whose。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：在北方，人们倾向于吃饺子，饺子的形状像耳朵，以防止人们耳朵冻伤，而南方人则喜欢吃甜汤圆、汤圆和长寿面来表达他们的美好愿望。结合前后语境可知，此处表示对比关系，应用连词while“然而”。故填while。 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（共1题，满分15分） 66. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友David对你最近学校举行的成人仪式很感兴趣，请你用英语写一封邮件给他，内容包括： 1. 你印象最深刻的一项活动； 2. 你的感想。 注意：1. 词数80左右（发言开头已给出，不计入总词数）； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 参考词汇：coming-of-age ceremony：成人仪式 Dear David. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear David, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to share my experience from our recent coming-of-age ceremony at school. One of the most impressive activities was the candle lighting ceremony. Each student lit a candle, symbolizing our hopes and dreams for the future. It was a beautiful moment filled with warmth and unity, reminding us of our journey ahead. I really enjoyed this event, as it brought our class closer together. It’s amazing to share such a significant occasion with friends. More importantly, advancing to adulthood, we will share more responsibilities both for ourselves and society. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生的英国朋友David对你最近学校举行的成人仪式很感兴趣，请你用英语写一封邮件给他。 【详解】1.词汇积累 代表：symbolize→represent 充满：be filled with→be full of 喜欢：enjoy→be fond of 重要的：significant→essential 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Each student lit a candle, symbolizing our hopes and dreams for the future. 拓展句：Each student lit a candle, which symbolized our hopes and dreams for the future. 【点睛】[高分句型1] I really enjoyed this event, as it brought our class closer together. (运用了as引导的原因状语从句) [高分句型2] t was a beautiful moment filled with warmth and unity, reminding us of our journey ahead. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第二节 读后续写（共1题，满分25分） 67. 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。 It was a sunny day. Anabia, an 11-year-old girl, was excited because today was the drawing contest at her school. Anabia was really good at drawing and usually got the highest marks in art. Her teachers would often ask her to make posters for school plays and call on her during free periods to help with cuttings, drawing, shading, colouring and much more. There was an art competition taking place in school and Anabia had worked really hard and wanted to win it. But there was one thing that was disturbing her today. Recently, a new girl, Rida, had joined her class. She was also interested in art but she was not as good at drawing as Anabia was. Miss Saima, the art teacher, helped Rida and taught her tips and tricks to improve her drawing skill. And now Rida was also considered among the best artists in grade six. Rida was quick, smart and intelligent. Anabia became jealous of Rida’s intelligence and felt that the new girl would be tough to beat. So that day, for the art competition, Miss Saima took all the students to the art room, told them their roll numbers and gave important instructions. Anabia’s roll number was 16, while Rida was number 17. The bell rang, indicating the beginning of the contest. Miss Saima wrote on the board: make a scene of a sunset with a flowing river and a sailing boat. Anabia knew that the best tools to make a sunset were oil pastels (油画棒). Anabia started to look for her oil pastels in her art bag. Then, after looking through the bag, she remembered that she had left them at home. Immediately, she got up to tell Miss Saima. Miss Saima was disappointed at Anabia’s carelessness and told her that she could not help her, as it was her responsibility to come prepared for the contest that had been announced a week in advance. Anabia’s best friends were also there, but none of them offered to share anything, much to Anabia’s surprise and disappointment. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Anabia’ s eyes filled with tears. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then Rida held Anabia’s hand, and the two girls waited for the winners to be announced. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Anabia’ s eyes filled with tears. She found something hard to swallow. To her sadness, she lost the art competition before she even started. Just then, a box of oil painting sticks appeared in front of her eyes. “If you don’t mind, I think we can share these.”, Rida, the girl who she once hoped to beat, extended a helping hand. Anabia hesitated, but quickly they were both devoted into their works. Time flies in the blink of an eye. After handing in their works, Anabia reach out her hand. Then Rida held Anabia’s hand, and the two girls waited for the winners to be announced. “I’m sorry. I once became jealous of your intelligence, and hoped to beat you” , Anabia apologized, sincerely. Rida hugged her delightedly and said she hoped they would be friends in the future. It seemed that who would be the winner was not so important at the moment. The sun shone warm sunlight into the room and also shone on the hearts of the two girl. The world always prepare surprise for the people who like sun. They both got the first place. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。Anabia 很擅长画画，通常在艺术方面得到最高分。新来的女孩Rida敏捷、聪明，也被认为是六年级最好的艺术家之一。Anabia开始嫉妒Rida。今天学校举办绘画比赛，Anabia忘记带必须的油画棒了，朋友却没有人借给她。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“阿纳比亚的眼里充满了泪水。”可知，第一段可以描写Anabia的心理活动，然后得到Rida帮助一起比赛的细节。 ②由第二段句首内容“随后，瑞达握着阿纳比亚的手，两个女孩等待着获胜者的宣布。”可知，第二段可以描写二人等待结果时，Anabia和Rida的互动，Anabia的感悟，最后升华文章的主旨：爱让人欢乐。 2.续写线索：哭泣—得到帮助—顺利完成—道歉—拥抱—感悟—成功 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①出现： appear/ occur/ show up ②伸出援手：extend a helping hand/ lend a helping hand ③道歉：apologize/ say sorry 情绪类 ①悲伤：sadness/ sorrow ②高兴地：delightedly/ gladly/happily 【点睛】【高分句型1】“If you don’t mind, I think we can share these.”, Rida, the girl who she once hoped to beat, extended a helping hand. ( 运用了who引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】It seemed that who would be the winner was not so important at the moment. ( 运用了固定句型It seemed that，who引导的主语从句) 【高分句型3】The world always prepare surprise for the people who like sun. (运用了who引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$这是高三英语模拟试题听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friendship club. Can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, where a sort of social club for people from different countries, it's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. 试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。例如现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅，15便是。所以你选择C项并将其划在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Aren't we meeting paul at six thirty? We were. But he sent to me a message of moment ago suggesting seven thirty instead. But I want to grab a coffee together before the game. Well, the two of us still can. The game doesn't start till eight. I can't wait for sunday. Yes, it's your birthday. Oh, don't remind me. I never celebrate that. I am celebrating something, though. I passed my driver's s test and my sister is taking me out. You destroyed Peters laptop. Don't you think you owe him an apology and maybe some money? Oh, come on. Why did he leave the open with a cup of tea right there? Please, I just need a few minutes of your time to straight out some of the facts. I've already discuss the matter with your colleagues. I just don't see the point of discussing the obvious. I haven't got a clue as to when we're going to get our Marks for last week's exam. Neither have I. Professor heart words, an excEllent lecturer, but he's rarely very efficient at administrative matters, is he? 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Sorry, i'm late. I couldn't find a parking space nearby, so I had to park my car several blocks away. I hope you didn't walk too far, so I called you because the lights in this room aren't functioning. okay. Does anybody need to use this room today? Well. i'm supposed to me to draw applicant after the lunch, but I can do IT in another room. Sorry, i'm late. I couldn't find a parking space nearby, so I had to park my car several blocks away. I hope you didn't walk too far, so I called you because the lights in this room aren't functioning OK. Does anybody need to use this room today? Well. i'm supposed to me to draw applicant after the lunch, but I can do IT in another room. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。What do you think we should do today? Well, it's our first day in the city, so we should do some sight seeing. How about renting bicycles and expLoring the city on our own? But I wanted to take the bus that goes on the door of the whole city. IT has a guide who gives information about the sites, and IT also makes stops if you want to eat or go shopping. Not a bad idea, but we can do that another day. I'll stick with my idea. It's such a nice day and we need some exercise. your right? What do you think we should do today? Well, it's our first day in the city, so we should do some sightseeing. How about renting bicycles and expLoring the city on our own? But I wanted to take the bus that goes on the two of the whole city. IT has a guide who gives information about the sites, and IT also makes stops if you want to eat . or go shopping. Not a bad idea, but we can do that another day. I'll stick with my idea is such a nice day, and we need some exercise. All right? 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Mister wong, this is trudy from super value. I am pleased to tell you we have found the buyer for your house who will match your asking Price. Really, that's fantastic. How soon will he be able to move in? I already discuss that with him, and he said he would be prepared to sign the contract at any time and take possession as early as next week. He said he is eager to start decorating the house and making . IT his own. That's okay. We can close the deal this friday. Then I will make arrangements to have my furnace moved to my new house across town this weekend. mr. Lang, this is trudie from super value. I am pleased to tell you, we have found a buyer for your house who will match your asking Price. Really, that's fantastic. How soon will he be able to move in? I already discuss that with him, and he said he would be prepared to sign the contract at any time and take possession as early as next week. He said he is eager to start decorating the house and making . IT his own. That's okay. We can close the deal this friday. Then I will make arrangements to have my furniture moved to my new house across town this weekend. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。So Barbara, your famous as a journalist, and you written nickel and demned based on your research, could you start by telling us why you do secret . investigations? Sure, interviews are fine, but sometimes you need to experience IT yourself by putting yourself in the situation you're investigating. You can then write from a more informed point of view. I see. So what did you do? Well, I worked as a waitress, a hotel housekeeper, a nursing home assistant and a supermarket clerk. I spent a month in each low pay job working in florida, maine and minnesota. Wow, that's a lot of different jobs and places. What exactly did you find out? Well, first, the rents were very high and the wages were so low. Also, you have to be a hard worker. Interviewing people is one thing, but actually doing the job day today shows you exactly how hard these people's lives are. HMM. And of course, nica and demand went on to be a very popular book. IT was a new york times best seller. Yes, I was really surprised at all the interest. I think IT really opened people's eyes. A first hand account like that, I hope my book can attract more attention so as to improve the situation of people in low paid jobs. So, Barbara, your famous as a journalist, and you written nickell and demanded, based on your research, could you start by telling us why you do secret . investigations? Sure, interviews are fine, but sometimes you need to experience IT yourself by putting yourself in the situation you are investigating. You can then write from a more informed point of view. I see. So what did you do? Well, I worked as a waitress, a hotel housekeeper, a nursing home assistant and a supermarket clerk. I spent a month in each low pay job working in florida, maine and minnesota. Wow, that's a lot of different jobs and places. What exactly did you find out? Well, first, the rents were very high and the wages were so low. Also, you have to be a hard worker. Interviewing people is one thing, but actually doing the job day today shows you exactly how hard these people's lives are. HMM. And of course, nico and demand went on to be a very popular book. IT was a new york times best selling. Yes, I was really surprised at all the interest. I think IT really opened people's eyes a first hand account like that. I hope my book can attract more attention so as to improve the situation of people in low paid jobs. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Considering gardening people tend to picture in l the man or woman in front of their house, yet a recent study among two thousand Young people aged between 1 and thirty four has revealed that gardening is becoming increasingly popular among Young people，kev smith, who organized the survey, said that the study showed that gardening suits everyone, whatever that age. On average, Young adults spend around two hours per week taking care of their plants. Two thirds of participants also said that they love shopping for gardening items, including plants, seeds and the tools. Naturally, the item that is brought most frequently is gardening gloves. Probably the item that is most frequently used to the most popular place to grow plants is on the kitchen windows. While living rooms, bathrooms and balconies are also popular locations, the study also found that sixty percent wish they had access to more outside space than they do at present. However, seventy eight percent believe you do not actually need a big outdoor area to experience the benefits of gardening. Gardening is brilliant for our minds. IT includes concentrating on what you are doing right now, repetitive actions and using all your senses like touch and smell. Considering gardening, people tend to picture in elderly man or woman in front of their house. Yet a recent study among two thousand Young people aged between eighteen and thirty four has revealed that gardening is becoming increasingly popular among Young people. Kev smith, who organized the survey, said that the study showed that gardening suits everyone, whatever the age. On average, Young adults spend around two hours per week taking care of their plants. Two thirds of participants also said that they love shopping for gardening items, including plants, seats and tools. Naturally, the item that is brought most frequently is gardening gloves. Probably the item that is most frequently used to the most popular place to grow plants is on the kitchen windows. While living rooms, bathrooms and balconies are also popular locations, the study also found that sixty percent, which they had access to, more outside space than they do at present. However, seventy eight percent believe you do not actually need a big outdoor area to experience the benefits of gardening. Gardening is brilliant for our minds. IT includes concentrating on what you are doing right now, repetitive actions and using oil senses like touch and smell. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。