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Section 1 Topic Talk
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第Ⅰ卷 语言基础训练
(一)单词拼写(8分)
(1)She started writing poetry (诗歌) at a young age.
(2)The book is a work of fiction (小说) and not intended as a historical account.
(3)We got lost on the Metro — it was quite an adventure (历险).
(4)Just now she recited (背诵) a poem that she had learnt at school.
(5)The researcher studied the structure (结构) of the brain.
(6)The folk (民间的) art is disappearing with the development of society.
(7)The literary (文学的) style of writing he used was unique.
(8)It was obvious from her tone (语气) of voice that she didn't like me.
(二)单句语法填空(16分)
(9)The announcement had a dramatic (drama) effect on house prices.
(10)Chess can be an extremely absorbing (absorb) game.
(11)You're a suspect, not a detective (detect), and don't forget it!
(12)Customs officials have made a series of contradictory (contradict) statements about the equipment.
(13)You must place these events in their historical (history) context.
(14)Her report was_submitted (submit) to the committee last Friday.
(15)It was the perfect setting (set) for a wonderful wedding.
(16)One wall had shelves (shelf) from floor to ceiling, crammed with books.
(三)选词填空(12分)
a wide variety of, at least, take ... out, take place, fill in, have a try
(17)Jessica's grandparents took her out for the day.
(18)The meeting should take_place on the fifth of May.
(19)Of course, you can have_a_try,_my fair lady.
(20)They won't arrive for at_least two hours yet.
(21)I'm sure we will find a_wide_variety_of choices available in school cafeterias.
(22)You will be asked to fill_in a form with details of your birth and occupation.
第Ⅱ卷 语篇综合训练
(一)阅读理解
Hamza Yassin, a naturalist, conservationist and wildlife cameraman, has written a book called Hamza's Wild World, which shares his passion (热爱) for wildlife and also his experiences with dyslexia, a condition that affects the way a person learns.His new book has a dyslexic-friendly layout, full of fun animal photos, so all children can find out about the natural world.
For Hamza Yassin, being in nature is about letting your imagination run free.From a young age, Yassin has been exploring the wonders of nature.At 12 years old, Yassin got his first camera, and he now keeps a camera with him all the time.“It's part of me,” he says.
Yassin didn't follow the usual route to becoming a cameraman, though.Instead of trying for a job doing research for documentary films, for his dyslexia made that difficult, he moved to the Scottish Highlands to be close to nature.
Yassin says the key to filming or photographing animals is, “understanding the wildlife, getting eye-level with it and having a connection with them”.He says it doesn't matter what sort of camera you have.“Cameras are not as important as you think,” he says, adding that it's about how close to nature you can get.To do this, you need to gain some knowledge of what you're taking a photo of.“Knowledge is power,” he says.
Now that he's doing “the best job ever”, Yassin says he doesn't feel like he's working because “I get paid to go and do the thing that I love the most, my hobby.” Now, Yassin hopes to inspire the next generation with his work.“Being where I am and having the ability to share my love of the natural world with people — that's what it's all about,” he says.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自然学家、保护主义者和野生动物摄影师Hamza Yassin出版了一本名为《Hamza的野生世界》的新书,书中分享了他对野生动物的热爱、自己患阅读障碍症的经历以及拍摄野生动物的心得。
1.Which of the following best describes Hamza's Wild World?
A.Scientific. B.Humorous.
C.Understandable. D.Confusing.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“His new book has a dyslexic-friendly layout, full of fun animal photos, so all children can find out about the natural world.”可知,Hamza Yassin的新书采用了对阅读有障碍的人友好的布局,充满了有趣的动物照片,因此所有的孩子都能了解自然界。由此可以推断出,这本书的内容是容易理解的。
2.Why did Hamza Yassin choose an unusual career path?
A.He wanted to be different.
B.He liked staying outdoors.
C.He lacked work experience.
D.He had difficulty in learning.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Instead of trying for a job doing research for documentary films, for his dyslexia made that difficult, he moved to the Scottish Highlands to be close to nature.”可知,Hamza Yassin选择了不同寻常的职业道路是因为他患有阅读障碍症,即他在学习上有困难。
3.What matters most in filming wildlife according to Hamza Yassin?
A.Photography techniques.
B.The type of camera used.
C.Natural talents in science.
D.Closeness to wild animals.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Yassin says the key to filming or photographing animals is, ‘understanding the wildlife, getting eye-level with it and having a connection with them’.”可知,在拍摄野生动物时,最重要的是与野生动物的亲近程度。
4.Why does Hamza Yassin consider his job “the best job ever”?
A.It allows him to express love for nature.
B.It encourages the following generation.
C.It connects his passion with profession.
D.It ensures him a large amount of fortune.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,Yassin说他感觉自己不像是在工作,因为这是在做他最喜欢的事情,既能满足自己的爱好,又能拿到报酬。由此可以推断出,他认为自己的工作是“有史以来最好的工作”是因为这份工作能让他表达对自然的热爱。
(二)阅读七选五
On June 9, 1870, Charles Dickens died at the age of 58.The next day, a headline in a newspaper read:“Death of the Great Novelist ...Mourned by the People of Two Continents.”
__5__ Even today, the British novelist is loved by readers all over the world.Dickens created some of the most unforgettable characters in English literature.You must have heard of or even read some of his novels: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities.__6__ Since 1897, there have been more than 300 film and television adaptations of Dickens' works.
Natalie McKnight is a literature professor who studies Dickens and his works.She explains why the novelist has remained so popular.One important reason, she says, is that Dickens wrote from his heart.__7__ A Christmas Carol, for example, was written to make every reader think about how they could make a difference to their society.People always enjoy works that make them laugh out loud, cry and think.__8__ However, few of them worked as hard as Dickens to attract readers' minds.
Dickens wrote about situations and emotions that still interest people today.__9__ His works led to many important social changes.
Now it's a good chance to remember this great writer.Will you read (or reread) some of his most famous works?
A.Dickens' early life was very hard.
B.Their works became the best-sellers of that time.
C.The headline was not overstating the fame of Dickens.
D.A Tale of Two Cities has sold more than 200 million copies.
E.Many other 19th-century novelists wrote entertaining works.
F.He tried hard to produce emotional effects among his readers.
G.He used his pen to fight social inequality and gave voice to the poor.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了狄更斯的作品经久不衰的原因,他的作品使得英国发生了很多重大的社会变革。
5.选C 根据空后一句可知,即使在今天,这位英国小说家仍然受到全世界读者的喜爱,可见狄更斯的作品闻名于世,成就斐然。故C项(标题并没有夸大狄更斯的名声)符合语境。该选项中的“the headline”与上文的“a headline”相呼应,且与下一句构成因果关系。
6.选D 根据空后一句可知,自1897年以来,已经有300多部影视作品改编自狄更斯的作品,可见狄更斯的作品非常受欢迎,在那时候就是畅销书了。故D项(《双城记》已售出2亿多册)符合语境。选项中的“more than 200 million copies”与下文的“more than 300 film and television adaptations”两组数据相呼应。
7.选F 根据空前一句及下文可知,狄更斯是发自内心地写作,他的作品能让读者产生共鸣,让他们哭,让他们笑,引起他们的思考。故F项(他努力在读者中产生情感影响)符合语境。选项中的“emotional”与下文的“laugh out loud, cry and think”相呼应。
8.选E 根据空后一句可知,在这里作者提到了其他一些作家,并把他们的作品与狄更斯的作品作对比。故E项(许多其他19世纪的小说家写了一些有趣的作品)与下文构成转折,且选项中的“Many other 19th-century novelists”与下一句中的“them”相呼应。
9.选G 根据空后一句可知,狄更斯的很多作品导致了重大的社会变革。故G项(他用笔与社会的不平等作斗争并为穷人发声)衔接下文,符合语境。选项中的“social inequality”与下一句中的“social changes”相呼应。
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