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高二年级第二学期英语学科期中质量调查 一、单项选择： 1. —Shall I close the window now before I leave? — ________ , I'll check it myself later. A. No problem. B. No hurry. C. Go ahead. D. Don't bother. 2. ________ show that the CPI for September has risen by 0.7%, indicating that the consumer product market has remained very stable A. Statistics B. Specialists C. Components D. Initiatives 3. The school ________ with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words. A. broke the ice B. broke down C. broke new ground D. broke out 4. The little girl who was lost decided to remain ______ she was and wait for her mother. A. where B. what C. when D. who 5. Such a simple experiment can effectively______ people’s doubts about the new technology, so they are willing to embrace the innovation. A. figure out B. put on C. carry out D. wipe out 6. With his father being ill, he had no choice but ________ his job. A. quit B. quitting C. to quit D. quitted 7. You won’t become skilled enough for the job unless you ________ yourself to what you are doing. A. appreciate B. commit C. facilitate D. occupy 8. With a strong spirit of innovation, Chinese scientists are making breakthroughs in the development of new technologies. A. strangely B. constantly C. casually D. relatively 9. We shouldn’t take for granted that we still have a lot of time before the College Entrance Examination. A. this B. that C. it D. such 10. Delete the short message at once! Many a man _________by such tricks up to now. A. are taken in B. is taken in C. have been taken in D. has been taken in 11. Laura pretends ______carefully, but in fact she is thinking about the coming holiday. A. to listen B. to have listened C. to be listening D. listening 12. ___________ frequently performed, the works of Mozart always attracts audiences. A. No matter what B. No matter when C. No matter where D. No matter how 13. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 14. ________ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer. A. That B. What C. Who D. Which 15. —Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much. —______ it is not your style, that doesn’t mean it is bad. A. Only if B. Even though C. Now that D. In case 二、完形填空： I’m an 18-year-old premedical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such____16____of myself? Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to____17____it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was___18___ my struggle began. Born and____19____in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a(n)____20____. My self-dislike was further____21____when my family had to move to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly-hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, ___22___the weather was like. I just wanted to____23____myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!” What also____24____to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self- confidence. It always_____25_____between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me. _____26_____, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my_____27_____, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder_____28_____. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such_____29_____people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. In other words, stuttering is no_____30_____to success. Another____31____to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my_____32_____dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame. Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am_____33_____pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has ____34____a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to_____35_____it. 16. A. poems B. sentences C. songs D. praises 17. A. plan B. avoid C. attain D. pray 18. A. which B. where C. what D. who 19. A. found B. set C. based D. raised 20. A. burden B. question C. chance D. danger 21. A. removed B. changed C. fueled D. switched 22. A. however B. whatever C. whenever D. wherever 23. A. devote B. seat C. bury D. cover 24. A. contributed B. resulted C. applied D. tended 25. A. ran B. stood C. travelled D. happened 26. A. Naturally B. Unluckily C. Fortunately D. Normally 27. A. sadness B. embarrassment C. relief D. astonishment 28. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. for all 29. A. fortunate B. promising C. celebrated D. generous 30. A. barrier B. key C. solution D. answer 31. A. boom B. decrease C. decline D. boost 32. A. familiar B. former C. flexible D. final 33. A. by B. to C. in D. with 34. A. take down B. take up C. take on D. take off 35. A. adapt B. appreciate C. abandon D. approve 三、阅读理解： A With the future of international travel looking uncertain at the start of this year planning more UK adventures has never been so attractive. Lundy Island, Devon This tiny island is off the coast of Devon. It successfully raised funds to make sure of its survival in 2020. It is home to less than 30 people. There are historic buildings here and there. They have been turned into holiday rentals (租用的房屋) for people looking for the feeling of being temporarily cut off from the real world. (Four-night stay, from £123 per person.) Snowdonia, Wales No one wants to line up to reach the summit (顶峰) of Snowdon, but there are ways to explore this National Park in north Wales and its surrounding countryside, without adding to the possible crowds. You can spend the night in a tent above the waves, or make your heart beat faster by taking part in rock-climbing. (Cliff (悬崖) camping, from £200 per day per person; climbing from £60 per day per person.) Norfolk You can keep social distance without difficulty in Norfolk: this flat county feels wide and empty even in the height of summer. Head to Holkham Beach for sandy space, rent a boat and explore along the Broads or book a night in the new hotel The Harper in Langham, which is open in early spring this year. (The Harper, from £75 a night per person.) Lake District, Cumbria There’s never a bad time to visit the Lakes. Lake District’s glassy waters and high summits, including England’s deepest lake and highest mountain, make it officially become a National Park. First stop: the Drunken Duck pub and beer factory on a rural crossroad in the middle of nowhere. (From £190 a night per person.) 36. How did Lundy Island survive its hard times in 2020? A. By raising money. B. By limiting tourists. C. By building holiday rentals. D. By cutting off from the real world. 37. Where can people experience something thrilling? A. Along the coast of Devon. B. In Snowdonia National Park. C. In the Harper in Langham. D. In the Lake District Park. 38. What’s the feature of touring in Norfolk? A. You can explore the deepest lake in England. B. Some historic buildings are turned into hotels. C. There are hotels on the cliffs above the sea. D. You needn’t bother about tourist crowds. 39. What can we know about Lake District? A. It has high mountains and deep water. B. It has a long history as a national park. C It has beautiful waters and forests. D. It survived the worst time ever. 40. Which of the following will cost least for a man’s 2-day trip? A. Lundy Island. B. Snowdonia. C. Norfolk. D. Lake District. B Jules Verne is widely regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction His “Extraordinary Voyages (航海)” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings. For example, in the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the “phono telephote,” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent: “Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephonic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist (潮湿的) with tears.” Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction. Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the “hard science fiction” of the 20th century and beyond. Verne is often thought of as a technological optimist, a champion of scientific progress and innovation. But his writings also reveal another perspective. Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine (潜艇) to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction. The spirit of adventure in Verne’s timeless stories will live on, continuing to inspire generations to push the boundaries of the possible and create the world of tomorrow. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne. 41. What is the main emphasis of Jules Verne’s “Extraordinary Voyages” series? A. The dangers of unchecked scientific progress. B. The prediction of modern-day technologies. C. The exploration of human nature through adventure. D. The balance between realism and fantasy in storytelling. 42. How does Mr. Smith contact his wife in In the Year 2889? A. By holding an in-person talk. B. By making a long-distance call. C. By sending a letter back home. D. By having an instant video chat. 43. What is the “hard science fiction” based on? A. The unrealistic fantasies. B. The fictional technologies. C. The latest research findings. D. The imagined future worlds. 44. What can we infer about Veme from Captain Nemo’s story? A. He is disappointed with human nature. B. He is aware of the danger of technology. C. He is in favour of scientific development. D. He is different from the writers of his time. 45. Which of the following best describes Jules Verne according to the text? A. Strong-willed. B. Fantasy-seeking. C. Positive-minded. D. Forward-thinking. C Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre. The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged. The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million. One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.” There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.” Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre. Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.” Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.” 46. Critics of the plan argued that ______. A. the theatres would be overcrowded B it would be a waste of money C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it 47. According to the supporters, the plan should ______. A. benefit the television industry B. focus on producing better plays C. help increase the sales of tickets D. involve all the young people in England 48. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan? A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding. B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket. C. It may not benefit all the young people. D. Free tickets are offered once every day. 49. We can infer from the passage that in England ______. A. many plays are not for young people B. many young people don’t like theatre C. people know little about the plan D. children used to receive good arts education 50. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______. A. controversial B. inspiring C. exciting D. unreasonable D Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than that for passenger cars. Yet about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones (搭车区) . On the whole, however, the nation’s school children are transported to and from school safely. Even though the number of school bus deaths is not large, the safety of children is under the watchful eye of the public. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, there are two opinions about what needs to be done — especially whether seat belts should be a must. Supporters of the plan for installing (安装) seat belts on school buses — many of them are parents and medical organizations — argue that seat belts are necessary not only for reducing death and injury (伤害), but also for teaching children lessons about the importance of using them as a rule in any moving transport. Another important point, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the school bus driver. People who don’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety requirements set in 1977. They also believe that many children won’t wear seat belts anyway, and that they may take off the belts or use them to hurt other children. A new Research Center report on school bus safety suggests that there are other safety methods that may be more effective and less expensive. For example, the searcher suggested that raising seat backs by 10cm may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts. The report brought forward by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress reviews seat belts far and wide while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses. 51. What do we know about the “school bus” in the United States? A. The school bus is cheaper than the public bus. B. The school bus is safer than the passenger bus. C. All the students should take the school bus to school. D. The school bus always arrives at school earlier than private cars. 52. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The worries from parents and schools. B. The dangers the school bus drivers face. C. Helpful suggestions from the medical organizations. D. Advantages of installing seat belts on school buses. 53. Why don’t some people agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses? A. They think the seat belts cost a lot. B. They think the seat belts are not convenient. C. They think the school bus is already safe enough. D. They think it is difficult for children to learn how to use seat belts. 54. What can we infer from this passage? A. The plan for seat belts on school buses would be seriously considered. B. NHTSA doesn’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses. C. Installing seat belts and other methods will be used together in the future. D. A new way of raising seat backs by 10cm will soon be used on the school buses. 55. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Safety in and around School Buses B. Seat Belts Needed on School Buses C. Making School Buses Even Safer for Children D. A New Way to Improve the Safety of School Buses 四、阅读表达： Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided. But don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll d to build self-confidence will also build success — after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort! 56 What do you think may be the best title for this passage? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 57. The underlined word in Paragraph 3 may have the same meaning as?(no more than 5 words) ______________________________________________________________ 58. What may happen if you want to get better results? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 59. According to Paragraph 6, what will you get in return for your success? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 60. How will you keep confident in your school studies? (no more than 30 words) ______________________________________________________________ 五、写作： 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名叫为 Chris的外国学生发的帖子，得知他有意来中国的大学学习。请根据以下提示给 Chris留言： (1) 鼓励他来中国留学； (2) 说明来华留学的好处（如：加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）； (3) 表示愿意进一步提供帮助。 注意：(1) 词数不少于 100； (2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； (3) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Chris Australia Any suggestions? Posted on Max: 22nd, 2018 9:00 PM It’s time to make a decision. I’m wondering if I should go to China for college. Li Jin China Reply to Chris Posted on Mar.23rd, 2018 10:00 AM Hi, Chris. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高二年级第二学期英语学科期中质量调查 一、单项选择： 1. —Shall I close the window now before I leave? — ________ , I'll check it myself later. A. No problem. B. No hurry. C. Go ahead. D. Don't bother. 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查固定搭配和语境。句意：——我离开前把窗户关上好吗?——不用麻烦了，我待会儿自己会检查的。A. No problem.没问题；B. No hurry.不急；C. Go ahead.去吧；D. Don't bother.不用麻烦。根据句意和具体语境，空处应该是指不用麻烦了，即Don't bother。故选D项。 2. ________ show that the CPI for September has risen by 0.7%, indicating that the consumer product market has remained very stable A. Statistics B. Specialists C. Components D. Initiatives 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：统计数据显示，9月份的消费者物价指数(CPI)上涨了0.7%，这表明消费品市场保持了非常稳定的状态。A. Statistics统计数据；B. Specialists专家；C. Components组成部分；D. Initiatives倡议/举措。根据语境，能够显示9月份CPI上涨情况的应该是“统计数据”，只有统计数据才能准确反映出物价指数的变化情况。名词statistics符合语境，作主语。故选A项。 3. The school ________ with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words. A. broke the ice B. broke down C. broke new ground D. broke out 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：学校在阅读课上开创了新方法，教学生猜测新单词的意思。A. broke the ice打破僵局，使气氛轻松；B. broke down出故障，分解；C. broke new ground开辟新领域，开创新方法；D. broke out爆发。根据“with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words”可知，此处指学校在阅读课上“开创了新方法”，故用broke new ground。故选C。 4. The little girl who was lost decided to remain ______ she was and wait for her mother. A. where B. what C. when D. who 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查表语从句。句意：那个迷路的小女孩决定待在原地等她的妈妈。分析句子可知，系动词remain是不及物动词，从句中缺少表示“在……的地方”，因此用连接副词where引导地点状语从句。故选A。 5. Such a simple experiment can effectively______ people’s doubts about the new technology, so they are willing to embrace the innovation. A. figure out B. put on C. carry out D. wipe out 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：这样一个简单的实验可以有效地消除人们对新技术的疑虑，让他们愿意去拥抱创新。A. figure out解决，算出；B. put on穿上；C. carry out 执行，实行；D. wipe out消灭，消除。根据句意和句中“people’s doubts”可推知，实验可以“消除”疑虑。用动词短语 wipe out。故选D项。 6. With his father being ill, he had no choice but ________ his job. A. quit B. quitting C. to quit D. quitted 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语、非谓语动词。句意：由于父亲生病，他别无选择，只能辞职。空白处在句子中作宾语，使用非谓语动词，因空白处表示的是一个指向将来的不确定的动作，使用动词不定式，且“have no choice but to do sth.”为固定短语，表示“别无选择，只能做某事”，其中 but 后需接带to的不定式。故选C。 7. You won’t become skilled enough for the job unless you ________ yourself to what you are doing. A. appreciate B. commit C. facilitate D. occupy 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：除非你全身心投入你所做的工作，否则你不会有足够的技能来胜任这份工作。A. appreciate欣赏，重视；B. commit投入；C. facilitate促进；D. occupy使忙碌。根据“yourself to what you are doing”可知，commit“投入”符合题意，构成短语commit oneself to sth.，意为“致力于某事”，句中表示“全身心投入你所做的工作”。故选B。 8. With a strong spirit of innovation, Chinese scientists are making breakthroughs in the development of new technologies. A. strangely B. constantly C. casually D. relatively 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：凭借强烈的创新精神，中国科学家正在持续地取得新技术开发的突破。 A. strangely奇怪地；B. constantly持续地；C. casually随意地；D. relatively相对地。根据上文“With a strong spirit of innovation”可知，中国科学家正在持续地取得新技术开发的突破。故选B项。 9. We shouldn’t take for granted that we still have a lot of time before the College Entrance Examination. A. this B. that C. it D. such 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查代词。句意：我们不应该理所当然地认为在大学入学考试之前我们有很多的时间。固定句型take it for granted that意为“理所当然的是……”，其中it为形式宾语，真正的宾语为that从句。故选B项。 10. Delete the short message at once! Many a man _________by such tricks up to now. A. are taken in B. is taken in C. have been taken in D. has been taken in 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：马上删掉短信。到目前为主，很多人被这样的诡计所欺骗。根据时间状语“up to now”可知，此处应用现在完成时，且many a man与take in之间为被动关系，故应用现在完成时的被动，且many a+单数名词作主语时，谓语动词应用单数，故选D。 11. Laura pretends ______carefully, but in fact she is thinking about the coming holiday. A. to listen B. to have listened C. to be listening D. listening 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：劳拉假装在认真听，但实际上她在想即将到来的假期。pretend to do...是固定搭配，跟不定式作宾语；结合句意和句中“she is thinking about...”可知，“假装在认真听”是同时发生的事情，应用不定式的进行式to be listening作宾语，pretend to be listening表示“假装正在认真听”。故选C项。 12. ___________ frequently performed the works of Mozart always attracts audiences. A. No matter what B. No matter when C. No matter where D. No matter how 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查让步状语从句。句意：无论多么频繁地演奏，莫扎特的作品总是能吸引观众。A. No matter what无论什么；B. No matter when无论何时；C. No matter where无论何地；D. No matter how无论多么。空格处引导让步状语从句，句子想要表达的是“无论多么频繁地演奏”，所以应用no matter how来引导。故选D。 13. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查时态。句意：简不能参加今天下午3点钟的会议，因为她那个时候在一个班上课。根据句中的时间状语at that time，指代at 3 o'clock this afternoon，表示在将来的某一时刻正在做某事，故用将来完成时。故选D。 【点睛】本题考查时态。将来进行时主要表示将来某一时间正在进行的动作，或表示要在将来某一时间开始，并继续下去的动作。分析此题需抓住时间状语，以及that time所代指的时间，再联系所学将来进行时所应用的范围及句意可以选择正确的答案。 14. ________ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer. A. That B. What C. Who D. Which 【答案】B 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查名词性从句的连接词。句意：让这本书出色的地方是作者富有创造力的想象。is之前为主语从句，主语从句中缺主语，指的是事物，用what，故选B。 【点睛】 15. —Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much. —______ it is not your style, that doesn’t mean it is bad. A. Only if B. Even though C. Now that D. In case 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意:--人们为什么喜欢流行音乐?我非常讨厌它。--即使这不是你的风格，也不意味着它不好。A. Only if只有在……的时候；B. Even though即使，尽管；C. Now that既然；D. In case以防，万一。前半句说:它不是你的风格；后半句说:这并不意味着流行音乐不好。很明显，前后两句之间是转折关系，空处引导让步状语从句。故选B。 二、完形填空： I’m an 18-year-old premedical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such____16____of myself? Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to____17____it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was___18___ my struggle began. Born and____19____in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a(n)____20____. My self-dislike was further____21____when my family had to move to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly-hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, ___22___the weather was like. I just wanted to____23____myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!” What also____24____to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self- confidence. It always_____25_____between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me. _____26_____, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my_____27_____, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder_____28_____. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such_____29_____people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. In other words, stuttering is no_____30_____to success. Another____31____to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my_____32_____dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame. Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am_____33_____pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has ____34____a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to_____35_____it. 16. A. poems B. sentences C. songs D. praises 17. A. plan B. avoid C. attain D. pray 18. A. which B. where C. what D. who 19. A. found B. set C. based D. raised 20. A. burden B. question C. chance D. danger 21. A. removed B. changed C. fueled D. switched 22. A. however B. whatever C. whenever D. wherever 23. A. devote B. seat C. bury D. cover 24. A. contributed B. resulted C. applied D. tended 25. A. ran B. stood C. travelled D. happened 26. A. Naturally B. Unluckily C. Fortunately D. Normally 27. A. sadness B. embarrassment C. relief D. astonishment 28. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. for all 29. A. fortunate B. promising C. celebrated D. generous 30. A. barrier B. key C. solution D. answer 31. A. boom B. decrease C. decline D. boost 32. A. familiar B. former C. flexible D. final 33. A. by B. to C. in D. with 34. A. take down B. take up C. take on D. take off 35. A. adapt B. appreciate C. abandon D. approve 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从自我厌恶到自我欣赏的觉醒过程。 【16题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我为什么要这么自我赞美？A. poems诗；B. sentences句子；C. songs歌曲；D. praises赞美。根据上文“tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit”可知，作者在赞美自己。故选D项。 【17题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只是想解释一下，自尊的获得来自于大量的自爱，要得到它，一个人必须首先学会接受自己的本来样子。A. plan计划；B. avoid避免；C. attain获得；D. pray祈祷。根据句中“attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love”和“one must first learn to accept oneself as one is”可知，学会接受自己的本来样子是获得自尊的方法。故选C项。 【18题详解】 考查连接词词义辨析。句意：这就是我开始奋斗的地方。A. which哪一个；B. where哪里；C. what什么；D. who谁。根据下文可知，作者讲述了自己学会自爱，获得自尊的故事，所以这是她奋斗的开始的地方，用where引导表语从句并在从句中作地点状语，故选B项。 【19题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在非洲出生和长大，一直把我的非洲血统当作一种负担。A. found找到；B. set设置；C. based基于；D. raised养育。根据“Born”可知，作者生在非洲，在非洲被养大。故选D项。 【20题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在非洲出生和长大，一直把我的非洲血统当作一种负担。A. burden负担；B. question问题；C. chance机会；D. danger危险。根据下文“My self- dislike”可知，作者不喜欢自己，把非洲血统当作一种负担。故选A项。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我的家人不得不搬到挪威时，我的自我厌恶进一步加剧了，我在那里上了高中。A. removed移除；B. changed改变；C. fueled加剧，刺激；D. switched切换。根据句中“further”和下文“Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly-hair and full, red lips.”可知，搬到挪威上了高中让作者意识到自己与白人女孩的不同，进而更进一步加剧了她的自我厌恶。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：不管天气如何，我的鼻子上经常有一层薄薄的汗水。A. however无论如何；B. whatever无论什么；C. whenever无论何时；D. wherever无论何处。根据句中“often had a thin sheet of sweat on it”可知，无论什么天气，鼻子上都会有汗水。修饰名词the weather ，用whatever引导让步状语从句。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我只想把自己埋在自己的壳里，哭着说：“我太不一样了！”A. devote致力；B. seat使就座；C. bury埋藏；D. cover覆盖。根据句中“in my shell”可知，作者想把自己藏在壳里（封闭自己）。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：造成我自我厌恶的另一个原因是我偶尔的口吃，这削弱了我的自信。A. contributed促成，是……的原因之一；B. resulted导致；C. applied应用；D. tended倾向。上文作者讲述了导致自己自我厌恶的原因，结合句中“What also”和“my occasional stuttering”可知，下文会继续讲述另一个导致自我厌恶的其它原因。contribute to“带来，促成”。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它总是挡在我和任何好机会之间。A. ran跑；B. stood站，位于；C. travelled旅行；D. happened发生。根据下文“I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.”可知，口吃是挡在作者和机会之间障碍。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，随着年龄的增长，我遇到了一个转折点。A. Naturally自然地；B. Unluckily不幸地；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Normally通常。根据句中“there came a turning point.”可知，随着年龄的增长，作者的认识发生了变化，这是幸运的事情。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，她的鼻子上也有一层薄薄的汗水，而且是在11月！A. sadness悲伤；B. embarrassment尴尬；C. relief宽慰；D. astonishment惊讶。根据上文可知，作者一直以为鼻子上生汗是黑人女孩的特点，结合句中“she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too”可知，作者发现白人女孩也会有这种现象，所以感到惊讶。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：“哇，”我低声对自己说，“这终究不是遗传病。这很正常。”A. after all终究；B. in all总之；C. above all首先，尤其是；D. for all对所有人。根据上文可知，作者一直以为鼻子上生汗是黑人女孩的特点，是遗传，但现在发现并不非如此。after all意为“终究”，表示和预期的情况相反。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在网上搜索治疗口吃的方法时，我偶然发现艾萨克·牛顿和温斯顿·丘吉尔等名人也有口吃。A. fortunate幸运的；B. promising有前途的；C. celebrated著名的；D. generous慷慨的。句中“Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill”都是名人。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：换句话说，口吃不是成功的障碍。A. barrier障碍；B. key关键；C. solution解决方案；D. answer答案。根据上文“I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success”可知，口吃已经不是阻挡作者成功的障碍。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几天后，当我看到关于著名脱口秀主持人兼作家奥普拉·温弗瑞的新闻时，我的自信心又得到了提升——她也是黑人！A. boom繁荣；B. decrease减少；C. decline衰落；D. boost推动，促进。根据句中“I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too!”可知，看到著名脱口秀主持人兼作家奥普拉·温弗瑞也是黑人再次促进、提升了作者的自信心。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每当我想起她的故事和我以前对自己肤色的厌恶，我就感到羞愧难当。A. familiar熟悉的；B. former以前的；C. flexible灵活的；D. final最终的。根据上文可知，几件事情让作者改变了对自己的认知，所以“dislike of my color”已经是以前的事情。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：今天，我已经长大，可以自豪地接受自己。A. by通过；B. to向；C. in在；D. with带。根据句中“accept”和“feeling of uniqueness”可知，作者接受了自己，变得自信，所以她是带着自豪接受了自己。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：对我来说，自爱的概念具有了全新的含义：我们身上总有一些奇妙的东西，我们需要做的就是学会欣赏它。A. take down拆除；B. take up拿起；C. take on呈现，具有；D. take off脱下。根据句中“a whole new meaning”可知，作者对自爱有了新的认识，自爱具有新的含义。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，自爱的概念具有了全新的含义：我们身上总有一些奇妙的东西，我们需要做的就是学会欣赏它。A. adapt适应；B. appreciate欣赏；C. abandon放弃；D. approve批准。根据上文可知，作者最初自我讨厌，但后来改变了观念，意识到每个人身上总有一些奇妙的东西，所以自己要做的就是学会欣赏。故选B项。 三、阅读理解： A With the future of international travel looking uncertain at the start of this year, planning more UK adventures has never been so attractive. Lundy Island, Devon This tiny island is off the coast of Devon. It successfully raised funds to make sure of its survival in 2020. It is home to less than 30 people. There are historic buildings here and there. They have been turned into holiday rentals (租用的房屋) for people looking for the feeling of being temporarily cut off from the real world. (Four-night stay, from £123 per person.) Snowdonia, Wales No one wants to line up to reach the summit (顶峰) of Snowdon, but there are ways to explore this National Park in north Wales and its surrounding countryside, without adding to the possible crowds. You can spend the night in a tent above the waves, or make your heart beat faster by taking part in rock-climbing. (Cliff (悬崖) camping, from £200 per day per person; climbing from £60 per day per person.) Norfolk You can keep social distance without difficulty in Norfolk: this flat county feels wide and empty even in the height of summer. Head to Holkham Beach for sandy space, rent a boat and explore along the Broads or book a night in the new hotel The Harper in Langham, which is open in early spring this year. (The Harper, from £75 a night per person.) Lake District, Cumbria There’s never a bad time to visit the Lakes. Lake District’s glassy waters and high summits, including England’s deepest lake and highest mountain, make it officially become a National Park. First stop: the Drunken Duck pub and beer factory on a rural crossroad in the middle of nowhere. (From £190 a night per person.) 36. How did Lundy Island survive its hard times in 2020? A. By raising money. B. By limiting tourists. C. By building holiday rentals. D. By cutting off from the real world. 37. Where can people experience something thrilling? A. Along the coast of Devon. B. In Snowdonia National Park. C. In the Harper in Langham. D. In the Lake District Park. 38. What’s the feature of touring in Norfolk? A. You can explore the deepest lake in England. B. Some historic buildings are turned into hotels. C. There are hotels on the cliffs above the sea. D. You needn’t bother about tourist crowds. 39. What can we know about Lake District? A. It has high mountains and deep water. B. It has a long history as a national park. C. It has beautiful waters and forests. D. It survived the worst time ever. 40. Which of the following will cost least for a man’s 2-day trip? A. Lundy Island. B. Snowdonia. C. Norfolk. D. Lake District. 【答案】36. A 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了英国四个适合国内探险的旅游目的地，包括景点特色、活动及住宿费用，鼓励本土旅行。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据Lundy Island, Devon部分“It successfully raised funds to make sure of its survival in 2020. (它在2020年成功筹集了资金以确保自身的生存。)”可知，Lundy Island通过筹集资金度过了2020年的难关。故选A。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据Snowdonia, Wales部分“You can spend the night in a tent above the waves, or make your heart beat faster by taking part in rock-climbing. (你可以在海浪之上的帐篷里过夜，或者通过参加攀岩活动让心跳加速。)”可知，在Snowdonia国家公园可以体验悬崖露营和攀岩等刺激活动。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据Norfolk部分“You can keep social distance without difficulty in Norfolk: this flat county feels wide and empty even in the height of summer. (在诺福克，你可以毫无困难地保持社交距离：即使在盛夏，这个平坦的县也感觉宽阔而空旷。)”可知，诺福克的旅游特点是空间开阔、人少，无需担心游客拥挤。故选D。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据Lake District, Cumbria部分“Lake District’s glassy waters and high summits, including England’s deepest lake and highest mountain, make it officially become a National Park. (湖区清澈海水和高耸的山峰，包括英格兰最深的湖泊和最高峰，使其正式成为国家公园。)”可知，湖区有高山和深水。故选A。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据Lundy Island, Devon部分“Four-night stay, from £123 per person. (四晚住宿，每人123英镑起。)”可知，Lundy Island四晚住宿，每人123英镑起，不适用于两天行程。根据Snowdonia, Wales部分“Cliff (悬崖) camping, from £200 per day per person; climbing from £60 per day per person. (悬崖露营，每人每天200英镑起；攀岩每人每天60英镑起)”可知，Snowdonia两天需花费520英镑。根据Norfolk部分“The Harper, from £75 a night per person. (哈珀酒店，每人每晚75英镑起。)”可知，两天150英镑。根据Lake District, Cumbria部分“From £190 a night per person. (每人每晚190英镑起。)”可知，Lake District两天380英镑。因此，对于一个人的两天旅行来说成本最低的是Norfolk。故选C。 B Jules Verne is widely regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction. His “Extraordinary Voyages (航海)” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings. For example, in the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the “phono telephote,” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent: “Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephonic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist (潮湿的) with tears.” Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction. Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the “hard science fiction” of the 20th century and beyond. Verne is often thought of as a technological optimist, a champion of scientific progress and innovation. But his writings also reveal another perspective. Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine (潜艇) to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction. The spirit of adventure in Verne’s timeless stories will live on, continuing to inspire generations to push the boundaries of the possible and create the world of tomorrow. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne. 41. What is the main emphasis of Jules Verne’s “Extraordinary Voyages” series? A. The dangers of unchecked scientific progress. B. The prediction of modern-day technologies. C The exploration of human nature through adventure. D. The balance between realism and fantasy in storytelling. 42. How does Mr. Smith contact his wife in In the Year 2889? A. By holding an in-person talk. B. By making a long-distance call. C. By sending a letter back home. D. By having an instant video chat. 43. What is the “hard science fiction” based on? A. The unrealistic fantasies. B. The fictional technologies. C. The latest research findings. D. The imagined future worlds. 44. What can we infer about Veme from Captain Nemo’s story? A. He is disappointed with human nature. B. He is aware of the danger of technology. C. He is in favour of scientific development. D. He is different from the writers of his time. 45. Which of the following best describes Jules Verne according to the text? A. Strong-willed. B. Fantasy-seeking. C. Positive-minded. D. Forward-thinking. 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科幻小说之父儒勒·凡尔纳的“奇异旅行”系列作品，包括其对现代科技的预测、创作风格，还提到他对科技的不同看法，以及其作品的影响力。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“His ‘Extraordinary Voyages (航海)’ series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern day inventions and technologies in his writings.(他的“奇异旅行”系列作品带领读者踏上前往地球遥远地区及更远地方的宏大冒险之旅。但凡尔纳不仅仅是讲述有趣的故事——他还在作品中预测了100多种现代发明和技术)”可知，该系列作品的重点在于对现代科技的预测。故选B项。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“He described the ‘phono telephote,’ which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent: ‘Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephonic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist (潮湿的) with tears.’(他描述了“有声电视电话”，它可以远距离传输声音和图像。主人公弗里茨·拿破仑·史密斯能够通过这项技术轻松地与在另一个大陆的妻子交流：“尽管与妻子相隔甚远，史密斯先生仍能清楚地看到她……史密斯夫人立刻出现在电话屏幕上，脸上带着微笑，眼睛里噙着泪水。”)”可知，史密斯先生是通过即时视频聊天与妻子联系的。故选D项。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the ‘hard science fiction’ of the 20th century and beyond.(与他那个时代其他撰写更奇幻或超自然故事的作家不同，凡尔纳在他对未来的设想中追求现实主义，总是以前沿科学和他自己的广泛研究为基础。这为20世纪及以后的“硬科幻小说”奠定了基础)”可知，“硬科幻小说”是以最新的研究成果为基础的。故选C项。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据五段中“Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine (潜艇) to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction.(他的许多故事中都有一个聪明但疯狂的科学家，其发明最终带来的危害大于好处。《海底两万里》中的尼摩船长用他的潜艇猛烈攻击船只。对凡尔纳来说，人性决定了科技是一股善的力量还是破坏的源头)”可知，《海底两万里》中的尼摩船长用他的潜艇猛烈攻击其它船只，带来巨大危害，由此可以推断出，凡尔纳意识到了科技的危险。故选B项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“he also predicted over 100 modern day inventions and technologies in his writings(他还在作品中预测了100多种现代发明和技术)”以及全文对他作品的介绍可知，儒勒·凡尔纳具有前瞻性思维。故选D项。 C Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre. The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged. The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million. One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.” There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.” Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre. Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.” Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.” 46. Critics of the plan argued that ______. A. the theatres would be overcrowded B. it would be a waste of money C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it 47. According to the supporters, the plan should ______. A. benefit the television industry B. focus on producing better plays C. help increase the sales of tickets D. involve all the young people in England 48. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan? A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding. B. Everyone will get at least one free ticket. C. It may not benefit all the young people. D. Free tickets are offered once every day. 49. We can infer from the passage that in England ______. A. many plays are not for young people B. many young people don’t like theatre C. people know little about the plan D. children used to receive good arts education 50. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______. A. controversial B. inspiring C. exciting D. unreasonable 【答案】46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章指出英国政府计划向18-26岁的年轻人免费发放剧场票，以此激励他们对戏剧的喜爱，各方对此举持不同的看法。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。由第四段的“One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this.（一位剧场老板批评称，当那些领养老金的人还在为衣食发愁时，政府优先考虑的竟然是给免费戏票拨款，他说：我不知道政府为什么把钱浪费在这上面）”可知，持批评态度的人认为这一计划是在浪费钱，政府应当关注更要紧的事情。故选B项。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。由第五段中引述支持一方的观点“I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.（我支持任何鼓励年轻人进入剧院的举措，更支持其中致力于在全英格兰范围内、而不仅仅是在伦敦这样做的举措）”可知，持赞成态度的一方认为该计划应当惠及整个英格兰的年轻人，而不仅限于伦敦地区。故选D项。 【48题详解】 细节理解题。由第六段第一句“Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan.（在为期两年的计划中，九十五家公立的剧院都可以申请资金）”可排除A；由第六段第二句“In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served.（作为回报，它们将每周至少有一天向18-26岁的年轻人提供免费票，先到先得）”可排除B、D。故选C项。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。由第七段中“But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.（但有时候人们会因为担心戏剧不适合他们而错过。是时候改变这种看法了）”和第八段中“The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.（真正的问题不在于把热爱戏剧的孩子们送进剧院，而在于提高艺术教育，这样更多的年轻人才愿意尝试进入剧院。对于很多孩子们来说，剧院都是禁区）”可知，政府向年轻人免费赠送票，就是因为年轻人对观看戏剧不感兴趣。故选B项。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。浏览文章，文中说明英国政府的剧院计划后，第四段和第五段分别阐述了反对者的意见和赞同者的观点，显然向年轻人提供免费票这一决议是存在争议的。故选A项。 D Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than that for passenger cars. Yet about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones (搭车区) . On the whole, however, the nation’s school children are transported to and from school safely. Even though the number of school bus deaths is not large, the safety of children is under the watchful eye of the public. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, there are two opinions about what needs to be done — especially whether seat belts should be a must. Supporters of the plan for installing (安装) seat belts on school buses — many of them are parents and medical organizations — argue that seat belts are necessary not only for reducing death and injury (伤害), but also for teaching children lessons about the importance of using them as a rule in any moving transport. Another important point, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the school bus driver. People who don’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety requirements set in 1977. They also believe that many children won’t wear seat belts anyway, and that they may take off the belts or use them to hurt other children. A new Research Center report on school bus safety suggests that there are other safety methods that may be more effective and less expensive. For example, the searcher suggested that raising seat backs by 10cm may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts. The report brought forward by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress reviews seat belts far and wide while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses. 51. What do we know about the “school bus” in the United States? A. The school bus is cheaper than the public bus. B. The school bus is safer than the passenger bus. C. All the students should take the school bus to school. D. The school bus always arrives at school earlier than private cars. 52. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The worries from parents and schools. B. The dangers the school bus drivers face. C. Helpful suggestions from the medical organizations. D. Advantages of installing seat belts on school buses. 53. Why don’t some people agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses? A. They think the seat belts cost a lot. B They think the seat belts are not convenient. C. They think the school bus is already safe enough. D. They think it is difficult for children to learn how to use seat belts. 54. What can we infer from this passage? A. The plan for seat belts on school buses would be seriously considered. B. NHTSA doesn’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses. C. Installing seat belts and other methods will be used together in the future. D. A new way of raising seat backs by 10cm will soon be used on the school buses. 55. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Safety in and around School Buses B. Seat Belts Needed on School Buses C. Making School Buses Even Safer for Children D. A New Way to Improve the Safety of School Buses 【答案】51. B 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕美国校车是否应该安装安全带展开讨论，介绍了支持者和反对者的观点，还提及了其他可能更有效且低成本的安全方法。 【51题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The safety record for these buses is much better than that for passenger cars. (这些校车的安全记录比乘用车要好得多)”可知，美国的校车比乘用车更安全。故选B项。 【52题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Supporters of the plan for installing (安装) seat belts on school buses — many of them are parents and medical organizations — argue that seat belts are necessary not only for reducing death and injury (伤害), but also for teaching children lessons about the importance of using them as a rule in any moving transport. Another important point, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the school bus driver. (支持在校车上安装安全带计划的人——其中很多是家长和医疗组织——认为安全带不仅对于减少死亡和伤害是必要的，而且对于教导孩子们在任何移动交通工具中遵守使用安全带的规则的重要性也是必要的。他们指出的另一个重要点是，安全带有助于让孩子们坐在座位上，远离校车司机)”可知，该段主要讲述了在校车上安装安全带的好处。故选D项。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“People who don’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety requirements set in 1977. (不同意在校车上安装安全带计划的人认为，遵循国家公路交通安全管理局1977年制定的安全要求的校车已经很好地保护了孩子们)”可知，一些人不同意安装安全带是因为他们认为校车已经足够安全了。故选C项。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The report brought forward by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress reviews seat belts far and wide while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses.(这份报告是由交通部应国会要求提出的，该报告广泛审查了安全带，同时更广泛地审视了校车内外的安全问题)”可知，国会要求交通部就在校车上安装安全带的问题进行了调研，说明相关部门将认真考虑在校车上安装安全带的计划。故选A项。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Even though the number of school bus deaths is not large, the safety of children is under the watchful eye of the public. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, there are two opinions about what needs to be done — especially whether seat belts should be a must.(虽然校车死亡人数不多，但儿童的安全受到公众的关注。虽然每个人都希望看到孩子们安全出行，但关于需要做些什么，尤其是是否必须系安全带，有两种观点)”和最后一段中“The report brought forward by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress reviews seat belts far and wide while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses.(这份报告是由交通部应国会要求提出的，该报告广泛审查了安全带，同时更广泛地审视了校车内外的安全问题)”可知，文章围绕如何保障校车安全展开，讨论了校车上是否应安装安全带和其它保障孩子们安全的方法。故C项“让校车对孩子们来说更安全”能概括文章主旨，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 四、阅读表达： Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided. But don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll d to build self-confidence will also build success — after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort! 56. What do you think may be the best title for this passage? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 57. The underlined word in Paragraph 3 may have the same meaning as?(no more than 5 words) ______________________________________________________________ 58. What may happen if you want to get better results? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 59. According to Paragraph 6, what will you get in return for your success? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 60. How will you keep confident in your school studies? (no more than 30 words) ______________________________________________________________ 【答案】56 How to build up self-confidence. 57. laugh at 58. Mistakes cannot be avoided. 59. Others’ congratulations and compliments. 60. I’ll believe I can solve difficult problems and dare to take on challenges in my studies. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章论述了自信的重要性并介绍了建立自信的方法。 【56题详解】 考查主旨大意。根据第二段中“So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?(那么，我们怎样才能建立自信，为成功做好准备呢？)”以及后续段落主要对自信培养方法的论述可知，文章围绕“怎样才能建立自信”展开。故答案为：How to build up self-confidence. 【57题详解】 考查词句猜测。根据划线词所在句“First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it.(首先，做你认为正确的事，即使别人因此mock或批评你)”可知，“mock”和“criticize(批评)”语义相近，都表示别人对你行为的不赞同不认可。结合常识，除了“批评”，别人还可能会“嘲笑”你，所以划线词与“laugh at”意思相近。故答案为：laugh at. 【58题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第四段中“Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided.(第二，愿意多付出努力去冒险以取得更好的结果。在这种情况下，错误是无法避免的)”可知，想要取得更好结果可能会犯错误。故答案为：Mistakes cannot be avoided. 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第六段中“With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success.(有了你的坚持和进步，你正一步步接近成功。在这个阶段，等待他人亲切地祝贺你的成就并接受他们的赞美，这会促使你获得更大的成功)”可知，成功后会得到别人的祝贺和赞美。故答案为：Others’ congratulations and compliments. 【60题详解】 考查开放表达。可以结合文中建立自信的方法，如相信自己、勇于尝试等，比如可以说在学习中相信自己能解决难题，勇于挑战难题。故答案为：I’ll believe I can solve difficult problems and dare to take on challenges in my studies. 五、写作： 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名叫为 Chris的外国学生发的帖子，得知他有意来中国的大学学习。请根据以下提示给 Chris留言： (1) 鼓励他来中国留学； (2) 说明来华留学的好处（如：加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）； (3) 表示愿意进一步提供帮助。 注意：(1) 词数不少于 100； (2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； (3) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Chris Australia Any suggestions? Posted on Max: 22nd, 2018 9:00 PM It’s time to make a decision. I’m wondering if I should go to China for college. Li Jin China Reply to Chris Posted on Mar.23rd, 2018 10:00 AM Hi, Chris. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Hi Chris, I’m Li Jin, a student from Chenguang Middle School. I’m really glad to read your post and know that you’re considering studying in a Chinese university. There are numerous benefits of studying in China. Firstly, it will deepen your understanding of China. Secondly, you’ll meet students from all over the world here, which can broaden your horizons and improve your communication and cooperation skills. Moreover, the education in Chinese universities is of high quality and can equip you with solid professional knowledge. If you have any questions or need further help during the process of preparing to study in China, don’t hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to your coming to China! Li Jin. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国学生Chris留言，鼓励他来中国留学。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad → happy 考虑：consider → think about 开阔视野：broaden your horizons → expand your horizons 加深理解：deepen your understanding → enhance your understanding 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Jin, a student from Chenguang Middle School. 拓展句：I’m Li Jin, who is a student from Chenguang Middle School. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m really glad to read your post and know that you’re considering studying in a Chinese university.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Secondly, you’ll meet students from all over the world here, which can broaden your horizons and improve your communication and cooperation skills.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$