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[基础性]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.We appealed (呼吁) to the villagers for money to build the bridge.
2.She was on the point of saying something when you interrupted (打断) her.
3.G8 has decided to cancel the debt (债务) of Africa.
4.They have been campaigning to improve the legal (合法的) status of women.
5. Forgiveness (宽恕) is beneficial to your physical and mental health.
6.It helps to share your sorrow (悲伤) with someone else.
7.We want more participation (参与) in the decisionmaking.
8.The general overthrew the last emperor (皇帝) of that country and established a public.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.I find the idea of $1,000,000 dollars a year very appealing (appeal).
2.They dropped to their knees and begged forgiveness (forgive).
3.He was in deep sorrow (sorrowful) when he heard that his dog had died.
4.My cousin came to see me from the countryside, bringing (bring) me a full basket of fresh fruits.
5.More than one farmer singer has (have) appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala like Zhu Zhiwen.
6.The participants (participate) are required to perform English programmes in 10 minutes.
[应用性]
Ⅲ.完成句子
1. It_is_bad_manners_to_interrupt others when they are talking.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。
2. Whether_it_rains_or_not ,we'll start on time.
不论天下不下雨,我们都得按时出发。
3.I'm more_than_happy_to_take_you there in my car.
我非常乐意用我的车带你去那儿。
4.We should appeal_to_people_to_save_things that the nature offers to us as well.
我们同样应该呼吁人们拯救大自然赋予我们的东西。
5.They stood there for an hour watching_the_game .
他们在那儿站了一个小时观看比赛。
[综合性]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
In spite of complaints from archeologists (考古学家), the Egyptian government has moved four ancient statues from a 4,000yearold temple and placed them in the center of a busy traffic circle in downtown Cairo.
The statues that have been moved are sphinxes. A sphinx statue has the body of a lion and the head of another creature.The sphinxes that were moved had the heads of ramsmale sheep. They were among the more than 1,000 statues at the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt.The Temple of Karnak was begun over 4,000 years ago and building continued in stages for roughly 2,000 years.
The government has placed the sphinxes in the center of the roundabout in Tahrir Square.Tahrir Square is a famous,busy square in downtown Cairo.
A group of archeologists and others have accused members of the Egyptian government.They say that the government is damaging the Temple of Karnak by removing four important sphinxes from it.Monica Hanna,who is part of the group that is accusing the government,says the move breaks an international agreement designed to protect ancient items.She worries that the sphinxes will be damaged if they remain in Cairo. “These statues are made of sandstone and come from Luxor, where the weather is dry,” she says.“When they are placed in Cairo, the second most polluted city in the world, that will destroy them.”Ms.Hanna has suggested that instead, the government should use new sphinxes made to look like the old ones.
Khaled ElEnany,Egypt's minister of antiquities (ancient things), points out that several European capitals like Rome, Paris and London have famous Egyptian statues on display in major tourist areas. He believes that bringing the ancient statues to Tahrir Square will attract tourists and “give it historical value”. The four sphinxes are currently in large wooden boxes in the square. Mr. ElEnany says the sphinxes will remain in their boxes until they are revealed.
[语篇解读] 埃及政府从一座有着4 000年历史的寺庙中移出了4座狮身兽面像,并将它们置于开罗市中心一个繁忙的交通圈中心,这一举动遭到了考古学家们的控诉。
1.What is the function of the first paragraph?
A.To give a summary.
B.To make a comment.
C.To give an account.
D.To provide the background.
解析:A [写作手法题。本段主要说明,尽管考古学家们怨声载道,但埃及政府还是从一座有着4 000年历史的寺庙中移出了4座古代石像,并将它们安置在开罗市中心一个繁忙的交通圈中心。是对全文内容的一个总结性概括。因此A项最适合。]
2.Why are archeologists against bringing the sphinxes to Cairo?
a.The disadvantages of removing the four sphinxes far outweigh the advantages.
b.The sphinxes may be damaged by air pollution in Cairo.
c.The sphinxes may take up too much room on Tahrir Square.
d.Moving the sphinxes may go against an international agreement.
A.ab. B.ac.
C.bd. D.cd.
解析:C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知,作为控诉政府这一行为的一员,莫尼卡·汉娜说这一举动违反了一项旨在保护古代文物的国际协议。她担心,如果狮身兽面像继续留在开罗——这个世界上污染第二严重的城市,它们会遭到破坏。因此b、d项均表述正确。故选C。]
3.Which of the following government actions might Hanna support?
A.Move the four sphinxes to a dry city.
B.Create new sphinxes to replace the four in Cairo.
C.Find ways to improve the weather conditions in Cairo.
D.Hire professionals to regularly repair the sphinxes in Cairo.
解析:B [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句的“Ms.Hanna has suggested that instead,the government should use new sphinxes made to look like the old ones.”可知,汉娜建议政府使用新制成的、看起来和古老的狮身兽面像一样的石像。故选B。]
4.According to Khaled ElEnany, the sphinxes were brought to Tahrir Square to ________ .
A.boost local tourism
B.entertain the locals in Cairo
C.promote the culture of ancient Egypt
D.emphasize the historical value of the sphinxes
解析:A [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“He believes that bringing the ancient statues to Tahrir Square will attract tourists and‘give it historical value’.”可知,哈立德·阿纳尼认为把古代石像带到解放广场将吸引游客。并“赋予它历史价值”。吸引游客即促进当地旅游业的发展。故选A。]
B
A few years back I worked in a university building that also housed an entire department full of psychologists,all of whom seemed to see us as perfect guinea pigs(实验对象)for their latest studies.I learned to be cautious about answering seemingly casual questions in the elevator.If one of them showed up in my office bearing a plate of snacks and asked me to pick some,I'd cast a doubtful glance and ask “Why?” before grabbing the apple fritter.
So one day,when someone from the Psychology Department posted instructions in the bathroom advising us to think about five things you're grateful for every day for a week,my response was frankly suspicious.I did the maths.Five things a day for seven days is a lot of brainpower to consume without so much as the promise of an apple fritter.
I wandered into the office of Zetzer,the director of our school's Psychological Services Clinic.That was when I first heard the term “positive psychology”and discovered that “the gratitude thing”,as Heidi had explained it.“It's only a week,”she urged.“Try it.” So I did.
I started looking for my five moments of gratitude in each day.By the end of that week,I found myself slowing down a little and taking time to notice things I might have walked past before,including a bunch of young students laughing together.They are so smart and optimistic,giving me so much hope for the future!
I couldn't be more grateful to my wonderful husband.He's a great cook.He always puts our family first.My oldest son took his vacation to come and help out at home.He took me to all my medical appointments,and made me laugh by titling his spring break“Driving Miss Leslie”.The kindness of a colleague with a green thumb made sure my plants stayed alive until I could care for them again.
Life will never be perfect.I still see news stories that distress me.But with just one simple exercise,I'm rediscovering the deep meaning of the old sayings:accepting the things I cannot change,working to change what I can,and being wise enough to know the difference.
And all it took was a little gratitude.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一周之内是如何理解和学会感恩的。
5.Why did the author hesitate about the snacks offered by psychologists?
A.She had no appetite for snacks.
B.She didn't think snacks could show gratitude.
C.She disliked those psychologists.
D.She cared about what to be paid for them.
解析:D [推理判断题。根据第一段中的“all of whom seemed to see us as perfect guinea pigs(实验对象)for their latest studies(他们似乎都把我们当作他们最新研究的完美实验对象)”以及“If one of them showed up in my office bearing a plate of snacks and asked me to pick some,I'd cast a doubtful glance and ask‘Why?’before grabbing the apple fritter.”可知,作者对心理学家提供的零食犹豫不决是因为她关心的是要为它们付出什么。]
6.What can we infer from the second paragraph of the passage?
A.The instructions seemed to make sense to Leslie.
B.No one would behave as the instructions suggested.
C.Leslie had no intention of following the instructions.
D.The psychologists were actually playing a joke.
解析:C [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“So one day,when someone from the Psychology Department posted instructions in the bathroom advising us to think about five things you're grateful for every day for a week,my response was frankly suspicious.”可知,Leslie对指示表示怀疑,即她不打算按照指示去做。]
7.What did Leslie achieve at last?
A.She overcame her psychological problem.
B.She realised how hard it was to be grateful.
C.She found Heidi was really a reliable doctor.
D.She learned to be positive and show gratitude.
解析:D [推理判断题。根据第四段中的“By the end of that week,I found myself slowing down a little and taking time to notice things I might have walked past before,including a bunch of young students laughing together.They are so smart and optimistic,giving me so much hope for the future!”以及最后一段“And all it took was a little gratitude.” 可推知,Leslie最后学会了乐观和感恩。]
Ⅱ.阅读填句
Everybody needs casual relationships or “weak ties” while growing up. __1__
Fewer friends as we age
Young adults gather lots of friends but by the mid20s when responsibilities increase and free time reduces,so does the number of friendships. __2__ But that doesn't mean we don't still benefit from relationships-even supercasual ones.
Gillian Sandstrom,a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Essex,studies social interaction (互动).She found that sustaining these minor bonds keeps us involved in the community,particularly after a move away from close friends and family or after the loss of a loved one.
3__ They believe that these interactions can't possibly provide any meaning.So they focus on whatever is next and don't stop and take that second to enjoy the moment.
How to make more friends
4__ Experts suggest taking time to talk to people you might normally overlook.Instead of just thanking a waiter or a clerk,begin a conversation.Make a point of talking to a familiar,friendly face you see often at the stadium or when you walk in the park.
Don't just ask about the weather or something like “How's your day going?”Take time to get to know that person so that the exchange and the relationship become more meaningful for both of you. __5__
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。每个人在成长过程中都需要一般的关系或“弱关系”。它们看起来并不重要,但它们实际上有利于你的情绪健康。
A.Start with something you are really interested in.
B.Many think those interactions are not worth the time.
C.When you talk to someone,you're actually brightening their day.
D.As we get older,we no longer have the need to be out with friends.
E.If you don't normally chat with people,you may wonder how to start.
F.They seem unimportant,but they actually benefit your emotional wellbeing.
G.The more involved the chat becomes,the more likely a friendship will develop.
1.F [细节句。由上文“Everybody needs casual relationships or ‘weak ties’ while growing up.”可知,每个人在成长过程中都需要一般的关系或“弱关系”。F项“They seem unimportant,but they actually benefit your emotional wellbeing.”中的代词They指的就是上文的casual relationships or“weak ties”。故选F。]
2.D [过渡句。根据上文“Young adults gather lots of friends but by the mid20s when responsibilities increase and free time reduces,so does the number of friendships.”可知,年轻人会结交很多朋友,但到了20岁中旬,当责任增加,空闲时间减少时,朋友关系的数量也会减少。D项“As we get older,we no longer have the need to be out with friends.”承接上文,进一步说明我们长大后和朋友的关系不再像以前一样,且与下文“But that doesn't mean we don't still benefit from relationships-even supercasual ones.”形成转折关系,符合语境。故选D。]
3.B [细节句。根据下文“They believe that these interactions can't possibly provide any meaning.”可知,他们认为这些互动不可能有任何意义。很明显,这里的They指的是人,而在选项中,只有B项“Many think those interactions are not worth the time.”中的Many指人且能和下文语意贯通。故选B。]
4.E [细节句。根据下文“Experts suggest taking time to talk to people you might normally overlook.”可知,专家建议花时间与你通常会忽略的人交谈。那专家是就哪件事情提出建议的呢?E项“If you don't normally chat with people,you may wonder how to start.”符合语境。故选E。]
5.G [细节句。根据上文“Take time to get to know that person so that the exchange and the relationship become more meaningful for both of you.”可知,要花时间去了解那个人,这样的交流和关系对你们双方都更有意义。G项“The more involved the chat becomes,the more likely a friendship will develop.”承接上文,进一步说明深入的谈话的重要性,符合语境。故选G。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
Lin Qiaozhi,1. ________ specialist in women's diseases,2. ________ (live)from 1901 to 1983.She wrote some books.For example,she wrote a small book 3. ________ (explain)how to cut the death rate from having and caring for babies.It was intended 4. ________ women in the countryside.In the book she gave some simple rules to follow for keeping babies clean,healthy and free from sickness.She devoted her whole life to helping women of China,5. ________ (especial)women in the countryside.She has been very busy in her 6. ________ (choose)career.7. ________ is estimated that about 50,000 babies were safely delivered by her.She was very kind and 8. ________ (consider) to her patients.It's said that she often went late at night to deliver a baby for a poor family after a day's 9. ________ (tire)work.She was so devoted to her patients that she chose not to have a family of her own.Now her great 10. ________ (achieve) are inspiring more and more women to become doctors.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了著名妇产科医生林巧稚平凡而又伟大的一生。
1.a [不定冠词a表示泛指。]
2.lived [文章讲述的是过去的事情,故使用一般过去时。]
3.explaining [book与动词explain之间为主动关系,故用现在分词作定语。]
4.for [be intended for为……设计/打算的,为固定搭配。]
5.especially [副词especially作状语。]
6.chosen [career与动词choose之间为被动关系,故用过去分词作定语。]
7.It [该句含有句式“It is/was+过去分词+that从句.”,It是形式主语,that从句是真正的主语。]
8.considerate [and连接两个并列的形容词。considerate“考虑周到的,体贴的”。]
9.tiring [形容词tiring作定语修饰work。]
10.achievements [用名词作主语,系动词为are,故用名词的复数形式。]
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