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选择性必修第四册
UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
单元检测(二)
本试卷共150分,考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What did the girl do last night?
A.Watched a football match.
B.Saw a movie.
C.Read a book.
答案:C
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2.Where does this conversation probably take place?
A.In a library.
B.In a classroom.
C.In a cinema.
答案:B
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3.What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A.Mother and son.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Boss and secretary.
答案:A
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4.How will the man probably go to the Madison Square?
A.By taxi. B.By bus. C.By bike.
答案:C
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5.How much does the man have to pay?
A.15 dollars.
B.17.5 dollars.
C.20 dollars.
答案:B
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第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Why does the woman refuse to borrow books from the library?
A.Because the library is dirty.
B.Because there are few good books.
C.Because the books are not new.
答案:C
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7.What do the speakers want to do with the saved money?
A.To open a restaurant.
B.To publish a book.
C.To buy a car.
答案:C
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听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Which subject is the man worried about?
A.Biology.
B.Physics.
C.Maths.
答案:A
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9.Why did the man miss some lessons?
A.Because he had an accident.
B.Because he looked after his father.
C.Because he was seriously ill.
答案:B
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听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Who is probably the woman?
A.A housing agent.
B.The owner of the house.
C.The man's friend.
答案:A
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11.What's the man's attitude towards the house?
A.Vague.
B.Discontent.
C.Satisfied.
答案:C
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12.What is included in the rent?
A.Electricity.
B.Internet.
C.Water.
答案:B
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听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What will be the man's new position?
A.The company's CEO.
B.The branch's chief director.
C.The CEO's secretary.
答案:B
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14.What impressed the man most in Shanghai?
A.The food.
B.The colleagues.
C.The climate.
答案:A
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15.Where is the man from?
A.The UK.
B.Singapore.
C.The US.
答案:C
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16.What is the conversation about?
A.Travel experience.
B.Working abroad.
C.Life stress.
答案:B
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听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Which area rains most today?
A.Upper Texas.
B.Southern Louisiana.
C.Southwest Louisiana.
答案:C
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18.What day is today?
A.Monday.
B.Wednesday.
C.Friday.
答案:A
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19.What sports activity is suitable in Atlanta city?
A.Swimming indoors.
B.Running outside.
C.Football game.
答案:A
20.When is it suitable for sports in New York nowadays?
A.At 6 a.m.
B.At 3 p.m.
C.At 7 p.m.
答案:B
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听力原文
Text 1
M:Did you watch the football match between France and England last night?
W:Well, I had wanted to, but my father was seeing a movie on the only TV set in my house.So I just went to my bedroom and read a book.
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W:Did you see the book Pride and Prejudice? I'm going to return it to the library.
M:Yes, it's in your desk.The movie of the same name is being shown in the theatre right now.Do you want to see it?
W:Why not?
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W:Tom, there will be a lecture at 3:00 on the international affairs in the city library.I think you must be interested.
M:Of course, I am.But it's already 2:30 now.I won't be able to catch it if I go there by bike.
W:Don't worry.Go to the bus stop near our home and I'll pick you up with my car in 5 minutes.
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M:Excuse me! How can I get to the Madison Square?
W:You can take a taxi if you are in a hurry.And you can also take a bus there, but it takes a bit longer time.
M:I'm not in a hurry and I want to see the city.
W:Then, why don't you use the public bike? It suits you best.
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M:I'd like to buy some roses for my wife.What's the price?
W:2 dollars each.If you buy 5 to 10 roses,it's 1.75 dollars each.And it's 1.5 dollars each if you buy eleven or more.
M:OK.I'll take 10.
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M:OK, so where do you think we can save more money?
W:Well, we could eat at home more.
M:Yeah.That's a good idea and you like to cook.What about the books?
W:No, I need my books.
M:Come on.You can borrow books from the library and there are plenty of books for you to choose from there.
W:But I like books to be neat and clean, besides it's difficult to find any newly-published books in the library.
M:OK.Let's compromise.If you agree to only spend $50 on books, I'll agree to cut down the money I spend on online games.
W:All right.That sounds fair.Then we can buy a car sooner.
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W:Hi, Jason.You seem worried.
M:Yes.I'm worried about the coming final exam next week.
W:Why? I think you are quite good at physics and maths, and you are among the top students in your department.
M:But I missed several biology lessons last month and I haven't covered them yet.
W:What happened? You are a punctual student, aren't you?
M:My father had a car accident, and I took care of him in the hospital every afternoon for a week.
W:I'm sorry to hear that.How is he now?
M:He's OK now and stays at home.
W:Well, let me help you with your lessons.
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W:Mr.Smith, how do you like the house?
M:Very nice.The view in front of the house is wonderful.And the bedrooms are big.
W:I'm glad that you like the house. So, have you decided to rent the house?
M:I'm willing to.How much is the rent per month?
W:The owner of the house demands $400 per month with one month rent for deposit.
M:What about the electricity and gas?
W:They are not included in the rent, neither water.But you don't need to pay the internet fee by yourself.
M:Sounds fair.I like it a lot but I need to talk with my wife.Can you hold it for me for two days?
W:Sure.
M:Thank you very much. I will let you know as soon as possible.
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W:Haven't seen you for a long time, David!
M:I've been very busy these days.Our company is opening a branch in Singapore.
W:Are you going to move to Singapore?
M:Yes, the CEO wants me to be the chief director there.I'm leaving with my secretary next week.
W:Congratulations! Do you like working abroad?
M:Yes, I do.I worked in London for 2 years and the colleagues there were very kind to me.And I spent 3 years in Shanghai.The food left me a deep impression.
W:What about Singapore? Have you been there before? The climate is quite different from here in New York.
M:No.But I like challenges.They make me excited.
W:But you still need to take care of yourself when abroad.You shouldn't push yourself too much.
M:Thanks, Jean.
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Thanks for listening to our morning national weather forecast.
As the hurricane Nicholas is on the way to land tonight, rainfall, strong winds, and huge waves are hitting the areas from the Upper Texas coast to southern Louisiana, with life-threatening urban flooding possible, but the most rainfall is seen in southwest Louisiana today.Heavy rain in Lower Mississippi is expected to finish on this Wednesday, which means rain will continue to fall for two days.
There are very few signs of autumn across most of southern US, as temperatures remain above seasonal averages.The hottest condition compared to normal is forecast to occur in Atlanta city.People there are suggested not to take high-risk sports activities like running outdoors,severe ball games, but swimming is acceptable with protection from the sun.
Due to the stability of the air conditions and low temperature in the Great Lakes region, fog will continue for several days in New York city and its neighboring areas.For your health concern, it's best to have outdoor activities when the fog completely disappears after 11 a.m.Avoid any sports at dawn when the fog is at its thickest and dusk when the fog starts to fall.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Great Panda Center
Join GoEco on a 7-day volunteer program in China to help wildlife at a giant panda center!
Your schedule
Day 1: Arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.The local team will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Chengdu.
Day 2: Walk around Chengdu, visit Panda Breeding Center and enjoy delicious hot pot dinner.
Day 3-6: Transfer to Panda Base in the mountains and take part in rewarding volunteer work! Each day, volunteers will work for 4-6 hours and in the evenings, volunteers will take part in cultural activities ranging from dumpling making to Chinese language lessons.
Day 7: Take a bus to either the airport or Chengdu City Center if extending stay.
Some of your tasks include
·Preparing food for the pandas
·Cutting down and carrying bamboos
·Cleaning panda enclosures (围场)
·Occasionally participating in observation and research
Requirements
·Ages 18-50 (This project may accept volunteers who are under 18 with a letter of consent from a parent)
·Basic English and/or Chinese
·Motivation to work with animals
Total project cost: $1,200
·What's included
Room: Shared hotel room
Food: Three meals a day
Airport transfers: Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
·What's not included
Flights, travel health insurance, personal expenses
Important note: Please apply for this program 1-2 months in advance.Families upgrading to private accommodations must pay an additional charge.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了GoEco在中国为期7天的志愿者计划的情况,包括行程安排和费用包含等信息。
21.What might volunteers do on the sixth day?
A.Visit Panda Breeding Center.
B.Clean panda enclosures.
C.Travel around Chengdu.
D.Depart from Panda Base.
答案:B
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解析:细节理解题。根据文章“Your schedule”部分中的“Day 3-6: Transfer to Panda Base in the mountains and take part in rewarding volunteer work! Each day, volunteers will work for 4-6 hours and in the evenings, volunteers will take part in cultural activities ranging from dumpling making to Chinese language lessons.” 以及“Some of your tasks include”部分中的“Cleaning panda enclosures” 可知,第六天志愿者仍然在山里的熊猫基地里,第六天可能会打扫熊猫围场。
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22.What does the project cost include?
A.Accommodations.
B.Personal expenses.
C.Travel insurance.
D.The air ticket.
答案:A
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解析:细节理解题。根据文章“Total project cost: $1,200”部分中的“Room: Shared hotel room”以及“What's not included”部分的“Flights, travel health insurance, personal expenses”可知,费用包括住宿。
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23.What is required of applicants?
A.Being fluent in both English and Chinese.
B.Having experience of working with animals.
C.Applying for the program in advance.
D.Being at least 18 years old.
答案:C
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解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Important note: Please apply for this program 1-2 months in advance.”可知,参加志愿项目的人员要提前申请。
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I fell in love with rhinos when I worked in a zoo in the 1980s, and spent much of the next 20 years as the keeper of the largest captive (被圈养的) group of rare black rhinos.
There's a popular misconception that rhinos are aggressive and stupid, but I found them sensitive and affectionate animals.Weighing over a ton, black rhinos are unexpectedly agile (敏捷的) and have an unpredictable nature—but, given reassurance, they tend to believe people.In the past few decades, their numbers have dropped dramatically.In recent years, I've helped look after rhinos being moved to the reserve so they can form new populations in countries that have few left.Last year, I helped on a project to fly five black rhinos from a private reserve in South Africa to the Serengeti National Park.Once there, the animals had to be kept captive for a few weeks to adapt to the new environment, in which time they lived in “bomas”—wooden enclosures with “bedrooms”, designed to create a calm space.
A couple of weeks before their planned release, the sky was filled with smoke.Watching the flames rushing through the bush toward the bomas, I froze.Terrified that it would catch fire, my instinct was to release the rhinos, but they hadn't yet been fitted with transmitters (发送器).If I let them out into a bushfire and they were injured, we'd have great difficulty tracking them down.So I dashed back to the bomas and called the rhinos to the bedrooms.Sensing the fear in my voices, they moved without hesitation and remained astonishingly calm.It was crucial the rhinos didn't panic—they can easily hurt each other if they do.
Meanwhile, the rangers managed to beat the closest flames away.At last, after half an hour, the wind changed direction and the fire began to recede.That we and the rhinos had escaped uninjured was a miracle.The teamwork of everybody there played a large part, and the rhinos were very much a part of that team.The relationships we'd built with them had proved crucial—had they or we panicked, all our work would have been in vain.Instead, two weeks later, they were released into the wild, ready to found part of a new population in the Serengeti.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了黑犀牛在火灾中被救援的故事,从中体现了人与犀牛之间的信任。
24.What kind of animals does the author think rhinos are?
A.Unfriendly. B.Cruel.
C.Mild. D.Curious.
答案:C
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解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“There's a popular misconception that rhinos are aggressive and stupid, but I found them sensitive and affectionate animals.”可推知,作者认为犀牛是温和的动物。
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25.Why were bomas set up?
A.To assist rhinos to settle in.
B.To boost tourism in the reserve.
C.To avoid rhinos' aggressive behavior.
D.To stop rhinos from fleeing.
答案:A
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解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Once there, the animals had to be kept captive for a few weeks to adapt to the new environment, in which time they lived in ‘bomas’—wooden enclosures with ‘bedrooms’, designed to create a calm space.”可知,设立bomas是为了帮助犀牛安定下来。
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26.Why didn't the author let the rhinos out in the bushfire?
A.They would panic and hurt each other.
B.It could be difficult to locate and find them.
C.They showed signs of anger and aggression.
D.They might fail to adapt to new environments.
答案:B
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解析:细节理解题。由第三段中的“Terrified that it would catch fire, my instinct was to release the rhinos, but they hadn't yet been fitted with transmitters.If I let them out into a bushfire and they were injured, we'd have great difficulty tracking them down.”可知,作者不让犀牛在丛林大火中出来是因为可能很难找到它们。
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27.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.Why protecting rhinos is important.
B.How the rhinos were released to the wild.
C.What enabled the rhinos to remain calm.
D.What helped the rhinos and people escape.
答案:D
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解析:段落大意题。根据最后一段中的“Meanwhile, the rangers managed to beat the closest flames away.At last, after half an hour, the wind changed direction and the fire began to recede.That we and the rhinos had escaped uninjured was a miracle.The teamwork of everybody there played a large part, and the rhinos were very much a part of that team.The relationships we'd built with them had proved crucial—had they or we panicked, all our work would have been in vain.”可知,最后一段主要讲述了是什么让犀牛和人类从火灾中逃脱。
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The Australian accent developed because so many early settlers were drunk.Dean Frenkel, a communications expert at Victoria University in Melbourne, said that the first British arrivals to the country were such big drinkers that the distortion (失真) to their speech caused a verbal change that persists to this day.
Academic Mr.Frenkel wrote in the Australian newspaper The Age, “Our forefathers regularly got drunk together, and through their frequent interactions added an alcoholic slur to our national speech patterns.For the past two centuries, from generation to generation, the drunken Australian accent continues to be taught by parents to their children.”
Mr.Frenkel continued, “The average Australian speaks to just two-thirds capacity—with one-third of our speaking muscles always keep still as if lying on the couch.Missing consonants can include missing ‘t’s (Impordant), ‘l’s (Austraya) and ‘s’s (yesh), while many of our vowels are lazily transformed into other vowels, especially ‘a’s to ‘e’s (stending) and ‘i’s to ‘oi’s (noight).”
The Australian accent has historically lacked regional variation because although the communities began as isolated (孤立的) settlements, there was a great deal of internal migration, particularly from Sydney where the first accent began.
The most common fear people have about the Australian accent is that it's becoming more Americanised.But Dr.Felicity Cox, an associate professor of linguistics at Macquarie University, said that accents are remarkably resistant to change from factors such as social media, and as long as people want to be known as Australian, they will keep the distinctive Australian sound.It will always remain a strong marker of national identity.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了澳大利亚独特口音的起源以及其发音的一些特色。
28.What makes the Australian accent special?
A.Verbal patterns of native speakers.
B.Frequent interactions with foreign countries.
C.Early residents' custom of drinking alcohol.
D.The popularity of the British education system.
答案:C
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解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Dean Frenkel, a communications expert at Victoria University in Melbourne, said that the first British arrivals to the country were such big drinkers that the distortion to their speech caused a verbal change that persists to this day.”可知,早期居民饮酒的习惯造成了澳大利亚口音特别。
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29.How may Australians pronounce the word “light”?
A.Loight. B.Leght.
C.Lighs. D.Lighd.
答案:A
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解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Missing consonants can include missing ‘t’s (Impordant), ‘l’s (Austraya) and ‘s’s (yesh), while many of our vowels are lazily transformed into other vowels, especially ‘a’s to ‘e’s (stending) and ‘i’s to ‘oi’s (noight).”可推知,澳大利亚人把light这个词读成loight。
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30.What accounts for the lack of regional differences in Australian accents?
A.Small numbers of populations.
B.Isolated geographical locations.
C.Similar lifestyle among residents.
D.Large migrations within the country.
答案:D
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解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的内容可知,澳大利亚口音没有地域差异的原因是国内的大规模移民。
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31.What can we learn about the Australian accent according to Dr.Felicity Cox?
A.It has become more diverse than ever.
B.It is a unique symbol of Australian identity.
C.It has been greatly influenced by social media.
D.It changes a lot based on American pronunciation rules.
答案:B
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解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“But Dr.Felicity Cox, an associate professor of linguistics at Macquarie University, said that accents are remarkably resistant to change from factors such as social media, and as long as people want to be known as Australian, they will keep the distinctive Australian sound.It will always remain a strong marker of national identity.”可知,澳大利亚口音是澳大利亚身份的独特象征。
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In the past months, humans have become quite familiar with the term “social distancing”.But it turns out that we are not the only ones to avoid contacting our peers when our health may be at risk. Research suggests honeybees do it, too.“It's exciting to see that other animals are doing something analogous”, said Dr.Alessandro Cini, co-author of the research at University College London.
Scientists have found that when a hive (蜂箱) of honeybees is under threat from the mite (螨虫) called Varroa destructor, which can cause the collapse of honeybee colonies, the bees will respond by changing the way they interact with one another.
By examining videos recorded inside the hives, the researchers found that when hives had mites, foraging (觅食的) bees performed important dances to indicate the direction of food sources and kept themselves away from the center of the colony where young bees and the queen stayed.This may help to keep the infection at a level that can be controlled, limiting the amount of damage.“Foragers are one of the main entrance routes for the mites,” said Cini.
The team then carried out experiments in the laboratory, artificially infecting small groups of about 12 young bees with the mites and comparing them to uninfected groups.This time the team found no increase in social distancing among infected groups—which, says Cini, may reflect that it is more important for foragers and young bees to keep their distance when the mites are present and that bees rely on one another.
“Probably social distancing is too costly on a small scale,” he said.But there were differences in grooming (梳理) behavior: Infected bees were groomed more, inspected more, and had food shared with them more than individuals in uninfected groups.
Cini said the study showed the power of natural selection in the evolution of social behavior and also dynamic change in the social behavior to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。研究证明,当健康可能受到威胁时,蜜蜂也会保持社交距离。
32.What does the underlined word “analogous” in the first paragraph probably mean?
A.Adventurous. B.Meaningful.
C.Alike. D.Creative.
答案:C
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解析:词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“But it turns out that we are not the only ones to avoid contacting our peers when our health may be at risk. Research suggests honeybees do it, too.”可知,研究表明,蜜蜂和人类有类似的行为,画线词analogous意为“类似的”。
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33.What is the purpose of foraging bees' keeping away from the center of the colony?
A.To quickly locate the food.
B.To show respect for the queen.
C.To shorten the entrance route.
D.To minimize the potential risk.
答案:D
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B.Because they depend on each other.
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D.Because mites appear among them.
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A.Social Distancing in Honeybees
B.Communication Between Honeybees
C.Honeybees Proved to Be More Social
D.Strict Social Rules in Honeybees
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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。
What Makes Art Valuable?
Why do people buy art? An even bigger question is, why do people pay tens of millions of dollars to own art? Is it for status, prestige (威望), and approval from peers? One thing to remember is that value isn't only linked to its artistic quality. 36
Provenance (出处)
In the art world, an artwork's value can be the result of provenance. In other words, who has owned the painting in the past. 37 The masterpiece went from a value of less than $10, 000 when David Rockefeller first owned it, to upwards of $72 million when it was later sold by Sotheby's.
The Thrill of Auction (拍卖)
The salerooms at Christie's or Sotheby's are full of billionaires—or better yet, their advisors. 38 They know when to bump up a lot and when to slightly tip the scales. They're running the show and it's their job to make sure the highest bidder (出价者) has a shot and that values soar.
Historical Significance
Historical significance works in a couple of ways when it comes to determining the value of art. Firstly, you can consider the piece in terms of its importance to art history in its genre. For example, a painting by Claude Monet is worth more than other more recent impressionist works since Monet changed the standard of art history and impressionism as a whole. 39 After all, art is often a reflection of the culture of its time and as it became a product, art was affected by political and historical changes.
40 Whether in a perfect storm of passion and desire or a calculated risk of business deals and rewards, art collectors continue to spend millions upon millions each year at art auctions. What makes art valuable beyond the cost of supplies and labor? We may never truly understand.
A.World history also affects the value of art.
B.It's interesting to explore what makes art valuable.
C.It seems as though all of these factors combine to determine the value of art.
D.Auctioneers are skilled salesmen who help raise those prices up and up and up.
E.It's obvious that changes in polities have a historical effect on the value of art to different people.
F.For instance, art describing beautiful women tends to be sold for higher prices than that of beautiful men.
G.For example, Mark Rothko's White Center was owned by the Rockefeller family, one of America's most powerful families.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了影响艺术价值的三个因素。
36.答案:B
解析:上文提到了艺术价值不仅与艺术品质有关,空处的句子应该是一个承上启下的句子, 根据下面介绍的影响艺术价值的三个因素可知,空处的句子应该提到影响艺术价值的因素。B项引起下文, 符合语境。故选B项。
37.答案:G
解析:根据下文中的the masterpiece可知,空处的句子应该提到某一杰作。所以G项和下文是顺承关系, 符合语境。故选G项。
38.答案:D
解析:根据该部分的主题“The Thrill of Auction”可知, 该部分是说拍卖对艺术品价值的影响, 所以空处的句子也应该和拍卖有关;D项提到了拍卖的事, 且下一句中的they就是指的D项中的auctioneers。故选D项。
39.答案:E
解析:根据下文中的after all可知, 下文是对空处的句子进行解释——当它成为一种产品时, 艺术受到政治和历史变化的影响。所以空处的句子应该提到政治和历史变化对艺术的影响。所以E项符合语境。故选E项。
40.答案:C
解析:空处的句子应该是一个总结性的句子。C项说是上面提到的这些因素共同决定了艺术的价值, 总结了全文, 符合语境。故选C项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper.“You can't go there,” the innkeeper 41 me.“The viewing platform has been closed due to 42 that too many visitors could cause geological damage.”
Despite our disappointment, we 43 an alternative: a seven-hour hike through the “funnel forest”.Initially, we were 44 to run the risk.However, I had 45 the tourism motto in the nature reserve: “If you don't do it now, you won't do it in your lifetime.” Three of our group 46 decided to venture into the forest.The innkeeper responded with a knowing 47 : “Great.Bear Grylls went there.”
The next morning, we set off with a local 48 .Rain came and went three times, and before I actually 49 to climb over the first mountain, I had already got wet to the skin.I was a walking 50 of mud and water.
Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist, introducing the locally specific plants to us, but I was hardly in the 51 .Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground.Every log or rock in front of us was a physical 52 .“One can never reach those places without strong willpower,” I murmured, reciting that millennium-old 53 , over and over again.
Sinkholes and entrances to underground rivers kept popping up along our 54 .Thinking of them leading to an unknown world, I began to 55 the road that I can control even more.
Wandering in a green chaos without any obvious landmarks is also breathtaking.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和同伴在“漏斗森林”探险的经历。在探险的路上,作者多次遇到下雨的糟糕天气,体力不支,心情低落。但当想到不断冒出的水坑和地下河流的入口在通往一个未知的世界时,他开始更加欣赏沿途令人叹为观止的风景 。
41.A.pulled B.told
C.followed D.favored
答案:B
解析:根据上文的“I found a wonderful picture of Maolan karst cones online and presented it to the innkeeper.‘You can't go there,’ the innkeeper”可知,作者让客栈老板看旅游地茂兰喀斯特岩溶锥的精美照片,客栈老板告知作者不能去那儿。
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解析:根据空后的“that too many visitors could cause geological damage”可知,太多的游客可能造成地质破坏,此空应表示“担忧”。
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解析:work out“想出”;take in“理解”;set down“放下”;rule out“排除”。根据上文的“Despite our disappointment”和下文“ an alternative: a seven-hour hike through the ‘funnel forest’”可知,尽管作者很失望,但是事情有所转机,此处应该是想出了可替代的旅游方案:穿越“漏斗森林”的七小时徒步旅行。
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解析:unwilling“不情愿”;surprised“吃惊的”;calm“冷静的”;inspired“受到启发的”。根据下文“However, I had 45 the tourism motto in the nature reserve: ‘If you don't do it now, you won't do it in your lifetime.’”可知,作者的旅游团队最终决定去森林探险,由“However”一词可知,本空所在句子应为:“我们本不愿意去冒险”。
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解析:forget“忘记”;promote“促进”;interpret“说明”;notice“注意到”。根据下文的“the tourism motto in the nature reserve”可知,“我”注意到自然保护区的旅游箴言。
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解析:shortly“很快”;lately“最近”;eventually“最终”;suddenly“突然”。根据上文“Initially, we were 44 to run the risk.However, I had 45 the tourism motto in the nature reserve: ‘If you don't do it now, you won't do it in your lifetime.’”可知,一开始作者的旅游团队对探秘“漏斗森林”存在为难情绪,此空应指在“旅游箴言”的激励下,作者团队中的三个人终于做出了选择。
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解析:taste“品尝”;tone“音调”;smile“微笑”;sigh“叹气”。根据下文“Great.Bear Grylls went there.”可知,客栈老板赞同作者团队的选择,所以此处应指客栈老板会心一笑。
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解析:botanist“植物学家”;keeper“守门员”;farmer“农民”;guide“导游”。根据下文“Our guide, in his 50s, behaved like a botanist”可知,本空指作者团队在当地向导的带领下出发了。
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解析:manage“完成”;decide“决定”;plan“计划”;agree“同意”。根据上文的“The next morning, we set off with a local 48 ”和下文“to climb over the first mountain”可知,上文提到作者已经出发旅行,所以此处指作者在成功爬过第一座山前就已经浑身湿透。
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解析:visitor“访客”;mixture“混合物”;log“日志”;stranger“陌生人”。根据上文的“Rain came and went three times, and before I actually 49 to climb over the first mountain, I had already got wet to the skin.”可知,作者在森林探险中遇上糟糕的天气,还没爬过一座山时就已经浑身湿透,再根据空后mud and water可知,作者浑身都是泥和水,成了水和泥的混合体。
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解析:contact“联系”;energy“能量”;activity“活动”;challenge“挑战”。 根据空前“Every step sank into the muddy, sucking ground.Every log or rock in front of us was a physical 52 .”可知,作者每走一步都陷在泥泞的地面中,由此可看出要跨越木头或岩石更是对体力的挑战。
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解析:prediction“预测”;line“话,言语”;deal“交易”;secret“秘密”。根据空前“One can never reach those places without strong willpower”可知,作者一遍又一遍用千年古语来鼓励自己继续探秘。
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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。
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统服饰马面裙在中国传统文化中的地位和演变,及其在当代时尚中的影响和发展。
Featuring a dynamic design, the horse-face skirt is widely preferred by fans of traditional clothing in China.Exploring ways 56. (promote) the culture, they prefer to wear traditional clothing when taking part in cultural activities and share the beauty on the Internet.
56.答案:to promote
解析:考查非谓语动词。way后面用to do不定式作后置定语,表示“做某事的方法”。
The horse-face skirt 57. (originate) in the Song Dynasty and grew popular during the Ming Dynasty due to its functionality and artistic style.It is 58. (traditional) composed of two identical overlapping panels 59. (wrap) around the left and right side of the lower body.Each panel is composed of a large rectangular (长方形的) panel of fabric, a side piece made up of several smaller panels and another rectangular panel narrower than the first.60. (attach) to a waistband by ties, the two sides overlap each other so that one of the large straight panels on each piece is in the front and back of the skirt.This overlapping nature leaves openings in the front and back of the skirt, making 61. very suitable for horse-riding.
57.答案:originated
解析:考查动词的时态。 根据“in the Song Dynasty”可知,originate用一般过去时。
58.答案:traditionally
解析:考查词性转换。此处用副词作状语修饰动词composed。
59.答案:wrapped
解析:考查非谓语动词。此处使用非谓语动词,panels与wrap之间是被动关系,用过去分词作后置定语。
60.答案:Attached
解析:考查非谓语动词。此处使用非谓语动词,the two sides与 attach之间是被动关系,用过去分词作状语,位于句首,首字母大写。
61.答案:it
解析:考查代词。此处make缺少宾语,指代“the skirt”应使用代词it,从而避免重复出现“the skirt”。
While maintaining the essential design 62. (element) of the horse-face skirt, modern designers change its outline, length, or detailing to match current fashion trends, appealing 63. a broader audience for usual daywear or formal evening fashions.
62.答案:elements
解析:考查名词的单复数。element为可数名词,为泛指意义,用复数形式。
63.答案:to
解析:考查介词。固定短语appeal to意为“吸引”。
“This kind of skirt shows the grand 64. (elegant) that is admired in Chinese culture.Knowing 65. we come from, we can then be clear about where we are going, ” a Chinese vlogger told the Global Times.
64.答案:elegance
解析:考查词性转换。根据空前的the grand可知,此处用名词形式。
65.答案:where
解析:考查宾语从句。knowing后面使用连词引导宾语从句,从句中缺少from的宾语,表示“从哪里来”。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的笔友Chris对你校的劳动实验基地(Labour Practice Base)很感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件,介绍该基地,内容包括:
1.基地的基本情况;
2.基地提供的劳动;
3.参与者的收获。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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Dear Chris,
I am very glad to learn that you are curious about our newly established Labour Practice Base.
The base is located in an open area on the east side of the campus, covering an area of about 50 acres, which is carefully planned into a number of functional areas.At the base, students participated in the whole process of sowing, watering, fertilizing, weeding and harvesting, and experienced the wonderful transformation from a seed to a table of food.
We learned basic agricultural knowledge and life skills at the base, and more importantly, we learned to be grateful for what we have.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Gathering fallen branches for firewood in the forest, an old woman heard a deep groan (呻吟) .It sounded like a large animal.At first, she was frightened, but when it groaned again, she thought: “That animal, whatever it is, is in pain.”
With a kind heart towards all living things, she ventured towards the sound.Eventually, she found a large, very sick bull (公牛).“Don't worry,” she said, patting his head.“I'll look after you.I know all sorts of cures for diseases.” Somehow the sick bull understood.He gathered up all his strength, struggled to his feet, and followed her towards her home.
On their way, they crossed paths with the bull's former owner.“Hey, old woman! Where are you taking my bull?” the man called out, with a mix of surprise and annoyance.
The old woman pulled herself up, her ancient back as straight as a sword, and she spoke with a tongue that was just as sharp: “Now listen, your bull was abandoned and full of suffering.”
“Right,” admitted the man.“He is very sick, and he smells rotten.We can't stand his stench anymore, so we drove him into the woods to end his days.”
When he said this, the old woman glared angrily, she wagged her finger and declared, “It is wrong to abandon a living creature who has served you well, even if he is dying.I'm to take him home and look after him myself.”
The man laughed at her, shrugging in disbelief.“You're wasting your time! He'll never recover.” The old woman continued, leading the bull towards her home.The villagers whispered praises and words of support as she passed by.
When she reached home, she cleaned the bull, gave him water and medicine, and placed him on a comfortable bed of straw.His strength grew daily, and his once-dull coat became shining.The villagers felt amazed at the old woman's good fortune.
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Word spread quickly to the bull's previous owner.He came to the old woman's house,saw the healthy bull and demanded the return of his valuable animal.The villagers were astonished to hear this.The old woman still stood her ground, telling him firmly: “In days of despair and sickness, you abandoned this bull, left him to weep.I nurtured him with love and care.His strength restored.He'll stay with me, no more to roam.He is no longer yours.He's found a new home.”
The villagers cheered for the old woman.Their applause echoed through the valley.“Go away!” they shouted at the previous owner, heavily waving their arms in protest.“How dare you try to take back the bull! You heartlessly abandoned him in the woods to die, just because you couldn't tolerate his natural scent.But the brave old woman found him and nursed him back to health with her tender care and expertise.He is hers now.” As their voices rose, the previous owner felt the weight of their determination.Feeling deeply ashamed, he slowly backed away with his head hung low.
[语篇解读] 本文以一位老妇人和一头生病的公牛的故事为线索展开,讲述了老妇人如何救助这头被遗弃的公牛,并最终赢得村民们的尊敬和支持的过程。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由续写第一段首句内容“消息很快传到了公牛的前主人那里”可知,第一段可描写前主人看到恢复健康的公牛后想要索回,但老妇人坚决拒绝的情节。
②由续写第二段首句内容“村民们为老妇人欢呼”可知,第二段可描写村民们支持老妇人,谴责前主人的行为,最终前主人羞愧离开的场景。
2.续写线索:前主人索回公牛——老妇人拒绝——村民支持老妇人——谴责前主人——前主人羞愧离开
3.词汇激活
行为类
①索回:demand the return of/reclaim
②支持:cheer for/support
③离开:back away/leave
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①惊讶:astonished/surprised
②羞愧:ashamed/embarrassed
【点睛】[高分句型1] The old woman still stood her ground, telling him firmly...(使用了现在分词做状语)
[高分句型2] As their voices rose, the previous owner felt the weight of their determination.(使用了as引导的时间状语从句)
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