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[基础性]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Walking is a good ________ (形式) of exercise for both the young and the old.
2.His ________ (表现) at school has greatly improved.
3.He has a natural ________ (天赋) for music.
4.My father is lively and ________ (精力充沛的),but he is not very patient.
5.In ________ (传统的) Chinese culture, marriage decisions were often made by parents for their children.
6.I was ________ (感到惊喜的) that he knew a lot about stamps.
7.I hope I'll work in a computer company as a program ________ (设计师) .
8.In m ________ times, the youth would like to surf the Internet at home to know something.
9.The food was ________ (极好的) with proper prices, and we enjoyed some local dishes.
10.The story is so ________ (令人感兴趣的) that every boy likes to listen to it.
答案:1.form 2.performance 3.talent 4.energetic 5.traditional 6.amazed 7.designer
8.modern 9.wonderful 10.interesting
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.The experiment ________ (perform) in the 1990s showed that many plants stand a lot of bad conditions.
2. ________ (form) good bedtime habits will surely do you more good than taking sleeping pills.
3.You've left ________ the most important word in this sentence.
4.But Oshbot, unlike other robots, is not designed to replace workers, ________ to work along with other workers.
5.I am sure ________ he said at the meeting is true.
6.Today, we'll discuss a number of cases ________ beginners of English fail to use the language properly.
7.It's a pity that there is little water ________ (leave) for them to drink.
8.Nie Er is considered as one of the most famous ________ (musician) in China.
9.Working in a team, we have to take into ________ (consider) how each member works best.
10.Her ________ (excite) look on her face suggested she understood what I said.
答案:1.performed 2.Forming 3.out 4.but
5.what 6.where 7.left 8.musicians
9.consideration 10.excited
[应用性]
Ⅲ.完成句子
1.Listening to music at home is one thing,going to hear it ________________________ is quite another.
在家听音乐是一回事,到现场听正在演奏的音乐是另一回事。
2.After some years, he has ________________________________ having a walk after supper.
多年后,他已经养成了饭后散步的习惯。
3.I couldn't understand the passage.You must have ________________________ while copying it.
我不理解这段所表达的意思。你在抄的时候一定遗漏了一些重要的信息。
4. ________________________________ won't be an excuse for your failure.
你不知道的东西不能成为你失败的借口。
5.I consider ________________________ quarrelling with him about it.
我认为就这件事情和他争吵是没有用的。
答案:1.being performed live 2.formed the habit of
3.left out some important information 4.What you don't know 5.it no use
[综合性]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Popular Shows
◆ This Is Us
Every family has a story.This Is Us follows the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack and Rebecca as young parents in the 1980s to their 37yearold kids, Kevin, Kate and Randall searching for love and fulfilment in the present day.This dramedy in a grounded way shows how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can survive time, distance and even death.
◆ The Voice
The Voice, which has won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding RealityCompetition Program, returns with the strongest singers from across the country invited to compete in the show's new season.Superstar singer, songwriter, actress and popculture icon Miley Cyrus takes a red chair on Season 13 alongside the show's returning coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and the host Carson Daly.
◆ Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live, the Emmy Awardwinning latenight comedy show, enters its 45th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances.Since its first show in 1975, Saturday Night Live has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation.The program has won 67 Emmy Awards, the most for any show in television history.Saturday Night Live is influencing the political dialogue while making fun of it at the same time.
◆ America's Got Talent
The summer sensation America's Got Talent promises of the fun, excitement and feelgood performances that America has come to love over 13 seasons.With the show open to acts of all ages, America's Got Talent continues to celebrate the variety format(形式) like no other show on television.Year after year, America's Got Talent features a colorful array(大量) of singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and hopeful stars.
1.What is This Is Us mainly about?
A.American families in the 1980s.
B.People's reactions facing death.
C.The impact of time on friendship.
D.Everyday life and relationships.
2.Who is the new coach on the 13th season's The Voice?
A.Miley Cyrus. B.Adam Levine.
C.Blake Shelton. D.Carson Daly.
3.What has Saturday Night Live achieved as a TV show?
A.Entering the 67th season.
B.Winning the most Emmy Awards.
C.Having the most comedians.
D.Making national policies.
4.In which show may you see an 85yearold man perform magic?
A.This Is Us.
B.The Voice.
C.America's Got Talent.
D.Saturday Night Live.
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了几种受欢迎的节目。
1.D [细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,这个电视节目主要讲人们日常生活中的小事以及人与人之间的关系。故选D。]
2.A [细节理解题。根据第二段中“...Miley Cyrus takes a red chair on Season 13 alongside the show's returning coaches...”可知, Miley Cyrus是这一季新加入的评委阵营的导师。故选A。]
3.B [细节理解题。根据第三段第三句可知, Saturday Night Live是获得艾美奖数量最多的电视节目。故选B。]
4.C [推理判断题。根据第四段第二句可知, America's Got Talent不限制表演者的年龄和表演形式。因此可推测,在该节目中可能会看到一位85岁的老人表演魔术。故选C。]
B
Changes have been taking place in Philadelphia since 1984.One by one, graffiticovered walls have been changed into outdoor art.So far, more than 1,800 murals(壁画) have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.
The walls that were once ugly with graffiti are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Programme(MAP).Its work makes schools and public places attractive.The programme began as part of Philadelphia's AntiGraffiti Network.Jane Golden is the MAP's artistic director.“When people ask me what our programme is about,”she says,“I answer them with one word: hope.”Each year, the MAP offers the youth art programmes and workshops.Some onetime graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.
Golden says that the MAP's work is all about developing a sense of community.When a neighbourhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message.Some messages, have been “Safe Streets,”“Love And Care,”and“Peace Walk.”
The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week.Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.
“The making of a mural enters people's collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighbourhood history,”says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
5.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Love, From Graffiti Writers to Muralists
B.MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia
C.Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist
D.Hope, One Wall at a Time
6.What is the MAP in Philadelphia aimed at?
A.Helping the young find jobs.
B.Protecting the neighbourhood.
C.Fighting against graffiti.
D.Attracting more visitors.
7.How does the MAP decide on messages for a mural?
A.By having discussions with people in the community.
B.By seeking advice from the city government.
C.By learning from the young graffiti writers.
D.By studying the history of the city.
8.Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?
A.Difficult. B.Dangerous.
C.Experimental. D.Successful.
[语篇解读] 文章主要介绍了自1984年以来费城墙面发生的巨大变化。美丽的壁画成为艺术项目。
5.D [主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了自1984年以来费城墙面发生的巨大变化。一面面曾经丑陋的涂鸦墙被画满了美丽的壁画,这主要是因为“壁画艺术项目”。负责该项目的艺术总监指出该活动的宗旨——希望。一幅幅美丽的壁画给费城带来了希望,使费城变得更加迷人。故选D。]
6.C [细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “The programme began as part of Philadelphia's AntiGraffiti Network.”可知,该项目的宗旨是改变费城胡乱涂鸦的现象。故选C。]
7.A [细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “When a neighbourhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message.”可知,当一个社区请求在小区画一幅壁画时,“壁画艺术项目”的艺术家们通过与社区的人们共同讨论来确定壁画的主题与内容。故选A。]
8.D [推理判断题。根据文章内容可知,把曾经丑陋的涂鸦墙改变成美丽的壁画这项活动在费城开展得相当成功。故选D。]
Ⅱ.完形填空
My history with music was not good.I still remembered when I took my shortlived piano lessons,my grandfather said __1__ to my grandmother,“Why didn't he make any progress with much practice?”I __2__ to make my piano performance attractive.However,my efforts were __3__ .
So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy __4__ me to play the violin with him when I was 57.It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again.One day,Leroy __5__ a text informing me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him.Thinking of my past,I __6__ his invitation.I expected to hear his words that I would become __7__ with practice on stage.But he said,“OK,only play if you want to.” I was totally __8__ by the unexpected answer and made no __9__ except to tell him goodbye.
No one was forcing me to participate (参加),but I faced a special __10__ .Should I play on stage or just watch a movie? I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was __11__ to grasp the opportunity.After a long and careful __12__ ,I played my violin with Leroy. __13__ I didn't lose all my nervousness,it was enough for me to overcome my fear.Finally,I __14__ a full performance in front of the audience.
A short time later,my friend Leroy passed away,but his __15__ stayed.It helped me not only in music,but in all aspects of life.When I focused on what I wanted to do,fear would be replaced with joy.
1.A.calmly B.worriedly
C.patiently D.angrily
2.A.tried B.regretted
C.agreed D.pretended
3.A.effective B.fruitless
C.beneficial D.evident
4.A.invited B.challenged
C.allowed D.reminded
5.A.proved B.awarded
C.booked D.sent
6.A.blamed B.received
C.refused D.evaluated
7.A.important B.skilled
C.reliable D.classical
8.A.satisfied B.scared
C.shocked D.ashamed
9.A.mistake B.noise
C.doubt D.reply
10.A.choice B.goal
C.task D.chance
11.A.suitable B.willing
C.curious D.familiar
12.A.search B.explanation
C.test D.preparation
13.A.Though B.Since
C.If D.When
14.A.planned B.recommended
C.offered D.watched
15.A.fame B.concern
C.care D.influence
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者是如何在老朋友Leroy的影响下,逐步克服恐惧,最后在舞台上面为观众演奏小提琴的。这位老朋友不仅在音乐方面帮助了作者,而且在生活的各个方面都帮助了他。
1.B [下文语境题。根据下文“Why didn't he make any progress with much practice?”可知,作者还记得在他短暂的钢琴课上,爷爷忧虑地(worriedly)对奶奶说:“为什么他没有在大量的练习中取得进步呢?”。故选B。]
2.A [下文语境题。根据下文“However,my efforts were __3__ .”以及“So I gave up playing any musical instrument”可知,作者是在努力之后选择了放弃,因此空处是指作者努力(tried)让自己的钢琴表演具有吸引力。故选A。]
3.B [下文语境题。根据下文“So I gave up playing any musical instrument”可知,作者后来放弃了,说明他的努力是徒劳的(fruitless),没有作用的。故选B。]
4.A [下文语境题。根据下文“One day,Leroy __5__ a text informing me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him.”可知,作者的老朋友Leroy邀请(invited)他一起演奏。故选A。]
5.D [下文语境题。根据下文“informing me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him”可知,这里是指Leroy发(sent)短信通知作者。故选D。]
6.C [上文语境题。根据上文“Thinking of my past”可知,作者想起了过去怎么练也练不好钢琴的经历,于是就拒绝(refused)了邀请。故选C。]
7.B [下文语境题。根据下文“with practice on stage”和常识可知,经过练习,技术就会变得熟练(skilled)。故选B。]
8.C [下文语境题。根据下文“by the unexpected answer”可知,朋友的回答是出乎作者意料的,所以这里是感到震惊的(shocked)。故选C。]
9.D [下文语境题。根据下文“except to tell him goodbye”可知,作者只是跟他说了再见,其余什么都没做,也就是说没有给出答复(reply)。故选D。]
10.A [下文语境题。根据下文“Should I play on stage or just watch a movie?I had chosen the ‘movie route’too many times”可知,这里是指面临一个特别的选择(choice)。故选A。]
11.B [下文语境题。根据下文“grasp the opportunity”和“I played my violin with Leroy”可知,作者愿意(willing)抓住这次机会。故选B。]
12.D [上文语境题。根据上文“with practice on stage”可知,preparation与上文的practice相呼应,这里是指作者精心准备之后,就上场表演了。故选D。]
13.A [下文语境题。根据后文“I didn't lose all my nervousness,it was enough for me to overcome my fear”可知,上下句之间为让步关系,虽然作者没有完全不紧张,但是他也克服了恐惧。故选A。]
14.C [下文语境题。根据下文“a full performance in front of the audience”可知,这里是指作者给观众带来(offered)了一场完整的表演。故选C。]
15.D [下文语境题。根据下文“It helped me not only in music,but in all aspects of life.”可知,这里是指朋友对作者的生活方方面面都有影响(influence)和帮助。故选D。]
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