内容正文:
How much is it?
and I will show you all how to get the best out of
文章主要介绍了StoryTerrace这个平台通过把所
好处
M:It's nine pounds for adults,five for children,
them.You will all have your own small section of
爱的人的故事写成书籍来保存回忆。故C项
36.G根据第一段第一句话可知跳舞需要很多
and seven for students
land where you can choose which plants to grow.
“Preserve Memories with StoryTerrace”可以作为
脑力活动,设空处进一步说明跳舞雾要更多能
W:That's good.I'm at university.Here's the
This week,we want a bed of flowers to brighten
本文的最佳标题。故选C
力。选项G.Basically,dancing requires more
money and my student card.
up the place.In the following weeks,you may
brain power than commonly believed(基本
M:Thanks.Here's your ticket.
wish to grow your own fruit and vegetables.I will
本文是一篇记叙文。“我”和文夫有两个孩子,很
上,跳舞比通常认为的需要更多的脑力)能够
W:Where can I catch the bus?
be here to advise and encourage you.I am here
多年前,“我”们生活簧困,但羞于将处境告诉父
永接上文。故选G。
M:In Bridge Street or outside the Grand Hotel,
every day.so it is easy to come and find me if you
母。文夫用一辆旧卡车送货谋生。一天晚上,
37.C根上文“Anyone who's ever felt the
or there's a stop at the library if you want to wait
have any questions.All I ask in return is that you
“我”在家门口发现一些食物,那一餐令“我”终生
irresistible...follow
even the
easiest
there.
enjoy your time in the great outdoors.Gardening
难忘。“我”将永远感谢那位送食物给“我”家
choreography(编舞).”以及下文“Tasks like
W:Good idea.I'll do that.What time does it
is such a wonderful thing to do.It's good
的人。
getting...regarded as choreography."可知,
leave?
exercise,and rewarding.Plus,when you garden in
28.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的第一句话可
设空处进一步说明舞骗产生的效果在我们的
M:It leaves Bridge Street at a quarter to nine and
groups like this,it turns into a wonderful social
知,“我”的文夫用一辆旧卡车为当地的店主送
生活中的体现.选项C,The effect extends
gets to you at five to nine.It takes ten minutes to
event too.
货谋生。故选B项
beyond dancing to the real world(这种效果从
go through town.
Right then,let me show you to your areas.
29.C如节理解题。根据第三段中的“I could
鼻蹈延仲到现实世界)能够承上启下,下文中
W:Is there time to see the castle in Edinburgh?I
Follow me.
hardly believe my eyes.There sat a large
是舞羚延仲到现实中的举例,故选C。
heard it is wonderful.so I'd really like to visit it.
普通高等学校招生全国统一考试
basket loaded with food.”可知,看到一蓝子的
38.D根摄上文“To learn how the mechanisms..
M:Yes,we go there after the main church.We
英语精编精华仿真12套(三)
食物,“我”几乎不能相信自己的眼睛,由此可
program over six months.”以及下文“the dancers
don't visit the shops or museums,I'm afraid.
第一部分
以判断作者很惊讶。故选C项
grew more..
cognitive processes”可知,设空处
W:Fine.How long is the trip?
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 BCBCB 11-15 CCAAC
30.D河义猜测题。根据第一段中的最后一句讳
应进一步说明的是研究的结果。选项D While
M:The journey there and back is about two and a
16-20 CACAB
可知,“我”的父母住在很远的地方,“我”羞于
both groups improved their level of physical
quarter hours and you spend two hours in
第二部分
让他们知道“我”们的处境。由此可推知,“我”
itness(虽然两组人的身体健康术平都有所提高)
Edinburgh.So that's four hours and fifteen
第一节
们的日子过得相当贫穷,才会羞于让远方的父
说明的是研究结果,且与下文相呼应,选项D能
minutes.You'll be back by lunchtime.
母知道“我”们的情况。故画线词义为“贫穷
够承上启下。故选D
W:Great!
本文是一篇应用文,文章是关于拉古钠海滩艺术
的”,D选项意为“身无分文的”,符合语境,故
39.F据上文“The researchers assume that
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
节的相关情况的介绍。
选D项。
these..,connections and pathways..”以及下
W:How is your work as an accountant at that
2L.C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句话可知
31.C标题归纳题。通读全文可知,“我”和文夫
文“Brain plasticity..,and what the city
companv?
如果一个人打算在艺术节上买一些好的艺术
有两个孩子,生活贫困,但羞于将处境告诉父
needs.”可知,设空处进一步说明大脑的可塑
M:Oh.I no longer work there.I'm working in a
品的话,要一开始就到场。故选C。
母。丈夫用一辆阳卡车送货谋生。一天晚上,
性,引出下文大脑的可整性类似于城市的路
foreign company now.
22.C细节理解题。根据第三段第三句语可如,
“我”在家门口发现一些食物,那一餐令“我”终
线.选项F,Imagine your brain is like&city
W:You changed your job again?
在院子里,你可以边吃边听音乐。故选C
生难忘。“我”将永运感谢那位送食物给“我
with loads of roads and pathways(想象一下,
M:I want to try different things before I find
23.B数字计算题。根据Cost of the Tickets部分
家的人。由此可知C项最能概括文意,体现主
你的大脑就像一座有很多道路和小路的城市)
what I really want to do.
"Entrance admission:$60 per person (the
章主旨。故选C.
能够承上启下。故选F
W:Why don't you stick with one job for a bit
Pageant of the Masters and live music shows
M0.E根据下文“A Finnish study of people with
longer?
included)”.可知,每人60美元,一对夫妻两
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者有一个惠自
severe brain injuries...overall well-being."
M:I could handle everything pretty well in the
个人,通过计算也就是120美元。故选B。
闭症的儿子,一天,乘公共汽车时儿子不断的尖叫
以及空格处为本段的主题句,可知设空处总体
old position,so I decided to move around and
声引起许多乘客不满,但是其中一位乘客却非常
说明的是硫舞对脑损伤和脑疾病的好处。谜
learn something new.
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了StoryTerrace
理解,令作者很感动。
E.Dancing might even help people with
W:How is your job going?
的起源、作用和重要性。
32.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He was
brain injuries and diseases(跳舞甚至可以帮助
M:Quite satisfying.Though I earn less,I can
24.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“】though!
having one of his meltdown screaming
惠有脑损伤和残病的人)能够作为本段的主题
learn lots of new things and have more
about solutions to help other people record
tantrums.No one knew why.”可知,没有人知
句,引出下文。故选E,
development chances,which is important to me.
the precious memories...as possible,and
道他生气的原因。故选B项。
第三部分
W:Sounds good,but I still think perhaps you
StoryTerrace was born.n可知,StoryTerrace
33.A细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句话
第一节
should first have a clear career path to follow,and
帮助你把所爱的人的故事写成一本书。故
可知,听到升尼尔的尖网,乘客们都不满意。
本文是一篇记叙文,Paige Calendine生来没有
then decide whether to change your job or not.
速D。
故选A项。
腿,但地在体操方面很有天赋,在一次体操比赛
M:Yes,you are right.When I graduated,I didn't
25,A推理判斯题。根据第四段第一句话可推
34.B推理判断题。第三段告诉我们作者对他儿
中,年仅8岁的她获得了第一名。
know what I really wanted to do or what I could
知,作者列出数据是为了说明StoryTerrace重
子的尖叫的反应。故选B项
41.B
根播上文的“Paige Calendine of
do.Now things are growing much clearer.
要的原因一有助于人们探索起源。故迭A
35.B推理判断题。根据倒致第二段可知,作者
Zanesville,Ohio,may look a little different
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
26.B推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句话可
的愤怒消失了,是一个陌生人帮助他认识到了
from her teammates,but she's just as
I'm glad so many of you have come for the
如,StoryTerrace上的故事大多数是关于家庭
自己的错误。故选B项。
talented一if not more so.”可知,Paige和队友
gardening class.Welcome,all of you.Each weck,
的。故选B。
第二节
们一样有才华:下文还提到她参加体操训妹以
we will be growing and looking after our plants,
27,C主旨大意题。通读全文,并根据第二段可知
本文为一篇说明文。文章讲述了跳舜对大脑的
及获得体操比赛第一名,这些都说明地取得了
53
很多成就。故选B项
们证明,不要让任何事阻碍我们做自己喜欢的
第二节
You'll love it.
42.B根据下文的“When she was18 months
事。故选D项。
What she did was quite opposite.She was so
5.W:Did you hear about the charity event at the
old,they enrolled her in gymnastics classes to
第二节
kind,friendly and calm.She spoke of their great
village hall next weekend?
help her..,upper body strength."可知,此处
本文是一篇说明文,文章主要介绍了中国和美国
pleasure in sharing their backyard,and of the
M:Yeah,I saw the flyers(传单).There's going
表示地的父母很早就选择不会因为地残疾就
不同的餐饮文化.
necessity of monitoring our children's behaviour.
to be a band and food.Are you going?
给地设定一些限制。故选B项。
56.things句意:中国人有一句谚语
一早饭吃
She told her children we were all their guests and
W:Absolutely.I'm volunteering there to show
43.A根据下文的“Because she was born
好,午饭吃饱,但晚饭吃少。thing是可数名
that we should be respected and given special
people the way.It's for a great cause.
without legs”可知,Paige生来就没有腿,父母
词,根据语境可知,此处是复数概念,故填
treatment:otherwise,as hosts,they were to
第二节
给地报名去上体操课以帮助地微炼上肢力量。
things。
blame.After that.these children got along well as
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有儿
故选A项。
57.Americans
此处应该使用名码作主语,many
before.The kids were immediately brought home
个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最
44.D根据空格前面的“Because she was born
的后而要接复数名词,故填Americans。
but the next day they were welcomed to play.
佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读
without legs'”可知,因为Paige生来就没有艇,
58.but句意:很多美国人都可意一天要从好的
Honestly,I owed my thanks to the
各个小题,每小题5秒钟:听完后,各小题将给出
所以地不知道这是一种残疾。故选D项。
平饭开始,但是他们对于午饭和晚饭的观点是
neighbour.Though her actions may scem small,
5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
45,C根据上丈的“When she was18 months
不一样的。根無句意可知,上下文是转折关
they were big in our eyes.The neighbour not only
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
old,they enrolled her in gymnastics classes to
系,要用表示转折关系的连阿,故填but.
let all the children keep happy but also taught me
M:Hey Sarah,you're walking funny!What
help her...upper body strength.”可知,此s处
59.different句意:同上。句中应孩使用形容词
an unforgettable lesson in dealing with
happened?
表示“我们”马上决定不会像对待残疾孩子一
与系动词构成系表结构,故填different..
relationships.From her,I learned some good
W:Hi.I slipped on a wet floor at the gym and
样对待地。故选C项
60.themselves句意:大韩分美国人只给自己很
skills in getting along with others.Small and kind
hurt my ankle.
46,C根上文的“We.right away that we
短的时间吃午饭。主语和宾语稀代同一事物,
actions can bring warmth to people.We should
M:That sounds painful.How did you take care
would not treat her like a disabled child"
宾语用反身代词,此处themselves作动词give
pass them on to our children and grandehildren.
ofit?
知,Page的父号决定不会把她当残疾孩子一
的实语,表示强调,故填themselves。.
听力原文
W:I went to the emergency room.They took an
样来对待,所以也不会因为她是残疾人,让她
6L.s句意:和家人一起在家里吃一顿安静的跪
第一节
X-ray and fortunately,it's not broken.
的生活变得轻松。故选C项。
饭是一种让你在一天漫长又辛苦的工作后莪
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题
M:Thank goodness it's not worse.
47,A此处表示“我们”想让她学会如何适应真实
得休息的好方法。本句谓语动词要和a quiet
中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听
W:Yes.No gym for me for at least a week,
的世界。adjust to“道应”。故选A项.
dinner保持一致,故填is。
完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关
though.I will go to the hospital for a check-up
48.B根搭下文的“in a gymnasties competition,
62.使用不定冠词a修饰可数名词r心st,表示泛
小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
this Saturday.
the8-year-old took first place!"可知,地证明
挥,故填a
1.W:Hi there,Tom.I've just finished my piand
M:Better safe than sorry.Take care
了自己是一个有天就的运动员。故选B项。
63.Eating句意:在饭店里吃饭也不一样。本句
lesson.Have you been practicing your guitar
听第7段材料,回答第8,9题。
49.D根据上文的“In the years since,Page
中动词-ing形式短语“eating at restaurants'”在
lately?
M:What was that ear-splitting scream?
has,.,herself to be a gifted athlete!”可知,她
句中作主语,动词原形不能作主语,故填
M:Yeah.I've been learning some new songs.I
W:Oh,that little girl over there has just lost her
的天赋激励了地的教练和队友。故选D项。
Eating.
love the feeling when I finally get a song right.
temper.
50.A根据下文的“.,the8-year-old took first
64.happily耐词通常作款语修饰形客词,副词
W:We only need someone on drums and we
M:I hope she's okay.She looks miserable.
place!"可知,她获得了奖牌。故选A项.
动词或整个句子,本句应该使用副词修饰动词
could form a band.
W:She's fine.She's just frustrated because she
5l.A根据空格后的“she is looking forward to
talking,故填happily,
2.M:Hi,Gina.Is that you?What brings you
didn't get what she wanted.If parents didn't give
trying other sports in the future,including
65.where分析句子结构可知,本句要用关系剖
here?
in every time their children wanted something,
swimming and archery!”可知,作为残疾人,她
词引导定语从句,因为先行词是指地点的名
W:Oh,hi,Kevin.I'm adopting this cute little
children wouldn't bchave like that.
期待在未来尝试其他运动,色括游泳、射箭等,
词,故填where。
dog here.She's so friendly and well-behaved.
M:I don't know.When my son was little,and
这是令人意热不到的。故遮A项。
第四部分
M:We haven't met since university.What
didn't know how to tell us what he needed,he
52.C
根据上文内客和下文的“hopes to
第一节
about a chat at the cafe nearby?My work is
would start kicking and screaming.
encourage others to adopt the same.."可知
The Most Influential Book to Me
almost finished.
W:Well,I don't think that's the case here.Look
Pge对自己充满信心,从来没有怀疑过自已己
Among the books I've read,it is the Little
3.W:I tried that new recipe you sharedthe
at those parents.They're going to buy the girl
的能力。故选C项。
Prince that influences me most.
chocolate chip cookies.They were a hit with
some candy to calm her down.That's just
53,B此处表示地从来没有怀艇过自己的能力,
It's about a pilot who crashes his plane and is
my family.
rewarding her for her mishehaviour.
并希望鼓励其他人也采取同样的态度。故进
stuck in the desert until he meets the little prince
M:I'm glad you liked them.I've shared that
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题
B项
from another planet.The little prince tells the
recipe with so many people and they all say the
M:I'm sure you've noticed a lot of things that
54.D根据空格前的“Face your disadvantage
pilot stories of his magical journey from his little
same thing.Baking can be so rewarding.
are different about our school.
bravely"以及Paige的故事可知,此处表示勇
planet and of his encounters with different
W:It certainly can.
W:Oh,yes.In the United States,we don't have
牧地面对自己的劣势,你就可以克服生活中发
grown-ups.
4.M:I'm reading an amazing book.I got it from
to carry a big schoolbag with us like you do.
生的任何事情。故选D项。
Simple as the story is,it inspires me in many
the library.It's a real page-turner.
M:Why is that'?
55.D根据上文的“What an inspiration!”和空格
ways.Besides,not only have I realized the
W:Which one is it?I'm looking for something
W:We have a locker of our own which is a small
后的"we don't have to let anything get in the
importance of company but also learned to open
new to read.I've just finished my latest book.
box with a lock.We keep textbooks and our
way of doing what we love,"可知,Paige向我
my heart and love the people around me.
M:The.Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
personal things in it.I just bring a daypack to
54
school.
M:There are projects worldwide setting up
being rhythmically challenged,and we figured
者使用的工具,并说明你可以模仿他们进行活
M:A daypack?
schools,hospitals,and many more facilities.But I
a series of lessons might help us look
动和练习,从而控制你作为思考者的命运。故
W:Yes.It's a small bag that you carry on your
think I'll stay at our local office close to our
somewhat elegant on the dancing floor'”可知,
画线词意思是“摸仿”。故选C,
back.
home.
作者和地的丈夫练习舞蹈,故选B。
35.B细节理解题。根搭倒数第二段“Eac
M:What do you carry in it?
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题.
25.C如节理解题。根,第二段“Our learning
chapter focuses on a different aspect of these
W:My notebooks or a few books for homework.
M:My dad has always told me to help others
something new...make classic cocktails(
thinking aids..about your thinking.”可知,
M:That's convenient.Is there anything else
Last week I was walking back home and I passed
尾酒)in a common bar.”可知,从作者的经验
这本书是根据思雏工具的多样性组织的。故
you've noticed about our school?
by an old lady who seemed to be in trouble.I
中我们知道了,过程比结果更重要,故选C,
选B。
W:Yes.I am surprised that everyone is so silent
asked if she was OK.She explained that she was
26.D细节理解题。根据第三段“When we are
第二节
in class
sick and had to struggle to walk with her
learning a new task...working together
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何制定课堂管
M:What do you mean?
shopping bags.I offered to carry her things but
helps deepen the connection.”可知,一起学习
理计划提出了五条实用的建议。
W:Well,we usually ask questions about exams,
she refused,because she didn't want to give me
新事物可以增进伴侣之间的关系,因为它有助
36.G根据空格后的“It can help you deal with
homework or textbooks on the first day of the
any trouble.I told her that it didn't matter and
于发现彼此的弱点并提供支持,故选D。
negative behaviours as well.”可知,此处介绍
school year.The teacher likes such questions
her home was near my home.It was a white lie.
27.A主旨大意题。根襟文章内容可知,本文通
课堂管理计划的好处。G项的句式与下文一
M:So you felt it different?
She talked with me and introduced herself.I,in
过作者自身的经历,告诉我们一起学习新事物
致且语意特合语境。故选G项。
W:Yes.I expected to see a lot of discussions in
turn,told her my name.She asked if I knew Ray
的力量,故选A。
37.A空格后一句提到“Many classroom
class because we learn that way in the United
Robert.I was shocked and said,"Yes,that was
management plans begin with the teacher's
States.
my dad."It turned out that this lady was my
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了多巴胺,多巴胺
philosophy of motivation.”,其中的philosophy与
M:I see.That will be a good topic for our school
dad's neighbor who had looked after my dad
让我们产生欲望:给我们做事的动力。
A项中的philosophy是原词复现。故达A项。
newspaper for the first month of the term.Nice
when my grandmother died in 1980.My dad had
28.B如节理解题。根据第一段最后两句可知,
38.E根据空格后的“So they know in advance
talking with you.See you around.Bye!
often spoken of her but I had never met her as
多巴胺可以给我们行动的动力。故速B。
how you expect them to behave.”可知,设空
W:Bye!
she had moved away.When I got home and told
29.B主旨大意题,根据第四段“And you might
处应与规则有关。E项“分享规则和笑惩拙
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
my dad about the incident.It made him cry.I'm
think,'Oh so what'?.,you'd be wrong.”和
施。”符合语境。故选E项。
W:Carl,tell me about your new job.I heard you're
glad that my small act of kindness ended in a
"Thus you develop a dopamine tolerance..
39.D根据空格后的“Get your students'parents
working with the creator of Microsoft,Bill Gates.
chance meeting that meant so much to us.
interest you any longer.”可知,第四段主要是
on board by laying out your basic rules."
M:Yes.But I'm not working with this software
普通高等学校招生全国统一考试·
讲多巴胺耐受性会带来的问题。故选B,
知,下文介绍了通过把你的基本规则列出来,
or technology device company.Actually,I'm
英语精编精华仿真12套(四)
30,A细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知
得到学生家长的支持,而且D项中的home与
working for the Bill Melinda Gates
第一部分
作者建议通过诚少使用数码设备让做困难的
空格后的parents相呼应;Write a letter about
Foundation.This charity group is dedicated to
1-5 CABAC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ACAAC
事情变得容易。故选A。
the plan与下文的tell them about the
solving water,waste,and medicine problems
16-20 ABBAC
31.B推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“And
systems of rewards and consequences相呼
worldwide.
第二部分
that's a good thing because dopamine
应。故选D项,
W:Wow.So,you're helping to develop these
第一节
motivates us to achieve our goals and improve
40.F该段首句“Set the example."是该段主题
prolects overseas?
A
ourselves.”可知,多巴胺可以用来提升自己
句,F项“你也遵守课堂规则很重要”承接上
M:Exactly.After I graduated from university,
本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了西伯利亚铁路之
故选B.
文,而且空格后的“For instance,show you are
one of my professors recommended me for an
的情况。
0
respectful of each student's ideas,.”是对F项
interview with the foundation's hiring manager.
21.C细节理解题。根据第二段“Sit back to
这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了思考的重要性
内容的具体说明。故选F项。
Since then,I've filled a position as lead engineer
fully enjoy the great changes of scenery and
以及介绍了一本使用忍维工具的书。
第三部分
on a project in Senegal,Africa.
Europe's and Asia's most
excellent
32.B如节理解题。根据第一段“What's worse,
第一节
W:What would you do there?
landscapes!”可知,这是一次跨谠旅行,风景令
few people realize the powerful role that
本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Tm及其邻居
M:The Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation worked
人印象深刻。故选C
thinking plays in their lives,so they don't gain
为使他们的街区避免混乱所做的努力」
with partners in China to develop an innovative
22.A细节理解题。报据Highlights部分中
significant command of it.”可知,很多人缺乏
4L.C根据第一段可知,Tim和他的邻居正在努
toilet that has changed thousands of lives.
"Moscow city tours including a guided visit to
动力去改变他们槽糕的想法因为他们没有意
力使他们的街区避免混乱。所以每当Tm开
W:An innovative toilet?Please,you must
the Kremlin'”可知,游客在旅途中可以参观克
识到这种需要。故选B。
车出门购物时就不仅仪是(not just)开车去商
explain this.
里姆林宫,故速A,
33.D细节理解题,根据第二段“If you lack the
店再开车回家,而是还有别的事情委做。o
M:I know,it sounds funny.But these toilets
23.B细节理解题。根据What's included都分中
intellectual skills necessary for thinking well
just“不仅仅:不只是”。故选C项。
provide clean bathrooms,gardening soil,and fresh
"Luggage service at train stations”可知,旅游
through course content,you will not be
42.A根,语境可知,他总是上上下下仔细地
drinking water for 30%of Senegal's capital city.I
都色括行李等存处。故选B。
successful in school,”可知,个人思考品质对学
(carefully)查看邻里的街道。carefully“小心
lived in Africa for eight months while working on
校的成功起着最关键的作用。故选D.
地:谨镇地”;clearly“明显地:无硬地"
this project.I've only been back home for two
本文是一篇议论文,作者通过自己的体险得出结
34.C词义猜测题。根据西线词上文“This book
nervously'“神经紧张地;不安地”;coldly“冷淡
weeks.
论:与同件,朋友或配偶一起学习新事物,能保持
will inform you..can use to begin to”以及后
地”.数速A面
W:I've only heard of projects focused on helping
美好的回忆,并增进彼此的感情。
文“and take control of your destiny as a
43.B此处指他查看是否有像陌生的车子或宣哗
stop deadly diseases.
24,B细节理解题。根据第一段“Both of us were
thinker'”可知,这本书将告诉你最优秀的思考
的噪声之类的异常情况。故选B项
55普通高等学校招生全国统一考试·英语
I didn't realize the importance of preserving memories until my grandfather passed
away,which ultimately changed my outlook on remembering our loved ones and the stories
精编精华仿真12套(三)
we share.I thought about solutions to help other people record the precious memories for
those they love-before it's too late.So I began matching ghostwriters (to clients
(时间:120分钟满分:150分)
to help them write a book as smoothly and beautifully as possible,and StoryTerrace was
第一部分听力(1一20小题)在笔试结束后进行。
born.
第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)
Since then,we have explored the power of stories and their ability to connect us with
第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
our past and make use of the present.It has been documented that increased family
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
connection is significantly linked to less loneliness.Learning more about one's family
A
history,however,has been linked to boosting emotional health,increasing compassion and
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
providing a deeper sense of cultures and traditions.
Festival Store
What we have found through our own research is that so many of us have missed out
Plenty of people attend Laguna Beach Festival of Arts just to admire the works of art.
on the opportunity to explore our origins.56 percent of Brits agreed that much of their
However,for serious art buyers,attending early in the season means a lot,since excellent
family history is lost because they are no longer able to speak with the person who knows
pieces often sell early.Weekdays are less busy,but there are fewer artists present.They
the most about it.A further 51 percent expressed regret as they wished they could tell their
often meet crowds in the evening that show up for the Pageant (of the Masters.
younger self to document their family's life story,feeling that most of it had been
Some artists may negotiate prices at the end of the season.If you just want souvenirs of
forgotten.But when it comes to telling these stories,many don't know where to begin.
your visit,a variety of products are available in the Festival Store.
We have seen numerous times when people come to us with random journal entries
Fun Activities
and notes from over the years,and these can be developed into a wonderful work of art that
Part of the fun of the festival comes from the activities that go on during the event.
can be passed down for generations to come.
Tours and art workshops are available every day.Weekends are full of live music and
Half of the projects we see at Story Terrace are heritage stories,with family occupying
special events.To get the best value for the money you spend during the week,Thursday is
a dominant theme for most stories.Alongside this,common themes we see are of course
the day to go for art talks by participating artists and evening jazz.
love,overcoming challenges,settling in new surroundings and so on.However,family is a
Food Drinks
thread that always ties these together.
Food and drinks are sold at the snack bar.Tivoli Terrace cafe and restaurants are on
24.What does StoryTerrace do?
site for more formal dining.Picnics are welcome during art talks or music shows,and there
A.It boosts the mood of your family members.
are tables set up in the courtyard for you to enjoy your homemade or takeaway food.But
B.It gives treatment to people with mental illness.
alcohol is forbidden here.On Thursdays,central tables are reserved for ticket holders.
C.It links people from different cultures together.
Cost of the Tickets
D.It helps turn your beloved one's stories into a book.
Entrance admission:60 per person(the Pageant of the Masters and live music shows
25.What does the author intend to show by listing the numbers in paragraph 4?
included)
A.Why StoryTerrace matters.
B.How StoryTerrace functions.
Joint pass:120 per person (free of charge for all the performances)
C.What StoryTerrace focuses on.
D.Where StoryTerrace begins your story.
Notes:Since there are many visitors on the weekend,the ticket office may be crowded.
26.What can you infer about StoryTerrace from the last paragraph?
For faster service,call the toll-free number 24 hours a day.
A.It is part of the national heritage.
B.Its stories are mostly about family.
For more information,visit www.LagunaBeachFestivalofArts.com.
C.It dominates half of the market.
D.Its stories gain much popularity.
21.What should one interested in good pieces of art in the festival do?
27.What is the best title for the text?
A.Go there on weekdays.
B.Turn to artists for advice.
A.Family Stories Worth Telling
C.Go there as soon as it starts.
D.Show up for the Pageant of the Masters.
B.Create Your Own Story Books
22.What can all visitors do in the courtyard?
C.Preserve Memories with StoryTerrace
A.Drink alcohol.
B.Have a formal dinner.
D.Documents of Family History
C.Appreciate music while eating.
D.Eat at central tables as they like.
23.If a couple want to see live music shows,how much should they pay at least?
Many years ago,when we were a young couple with two small children,aged 2 and 4,
A.$60
B.$120
C.$180
D.$240
we were practically impecunious.My parents-in-law lived from hand to mouth,so we didn't
B
expect any help from them.My parents lived a great distance away,and I was too ashamed
My mother used to take me to my grandparents'in Belgium during the school
to let them know about our situation
holidays.While I would play chess with my grandfather,he would tell me stories about
My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pickup truck,carrying groceries for
growing up,falling in love,and travelling around the world.
local shopkeepers,but it was constantly breaking down.It took almost all the money we
had to have it fixed.The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.
at how I had felt a moment before.It no longer mattered what other people thought.
We lived in the countryside,and we always used the back door because the driveway
I will never forget that man,nor his small,simple act of kindness and understanding.
led to it.One winter evening,I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and
32.Why did Daniel become angry?
almost tripped over something.It was nearly dark.I had to bend down to see what it was.
A.Because he didn't get his special toy.
I could hardly believe my eyes.There sat a large basket loaded with food.
B.No one knew the reason for his anger.
It was heavy,so I called my husband to carry it into the house.Once inside,we
C.Because something went wrong with him.
discovered two loaves of bread,some butter,several cans of vegetables,a can of orange
D.Because he quarreled with his brother or sister.
sauce,and a large turkey.There was so much that I couldn't remember it all,but it was
33.Hearing Daniel's screaming,
everything we needed to fix a wonderful dinner-everything except potatoes.
A.the passengers were not satisfied
A little while later I remembered that I hadn't taken the trash to the barrel.By now it
B.the passengers felt sorry for the author
was dark,so I had to turn on the yard light-and that's when I spotted a small bag of
C.the author comforted him with patience
potatoes sitting on the porch.
D.the driver asked the author and his son to get off
That dinner was the best I could remember.
34.What does the third paragraph tell us?
We weren't able to thank our donators,though,because we never found out who had
A.How the author helped his son calm down.
been so generous in helping a struggling young family.Whoever it was,we are forever
B.How the author reacted to his son's screaming.
grateful.
C.What made the author angry and embarrassed.
28.How did the author's husband support the family?
D.What the author's life would be like without Daniel.
A.By selling food door to door.
B.By delivering goods.
35.How did the author's anger disappear?
C.By starting a garage.
D.By working as a shop assistant.
A.The bus arrived at the stop near his hotel
29.How did the author feel when she saw the basket?
B.A stranger helped him realise his mistake.
A.She was annoyed.
B.She was terrified.
C.His son stopped screaming and apologised to him.
C.She was astonished.
D.She felt a sense of relief.
D.He suddenly realised his son was an autistic child.
30.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "impecunious"in paragraph 1?
第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
A.Generous.
B.Cautious.
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余
C.Stubborn.
D.Penniless.
选项。
31.What may be the best title for the text?
Helena Blumen,a cognitive (scientist,says the complicated mental
A.A Struggling Young Couple
B.A Tale of Potatoes
multitasking that dancing requires engages various parts of the brain at the same time,
C.A Helping Hand in Time
D.A Reward from a Stranger
leading to the strengthening of neural(抻经系统的)connections across different regions,.
36 "It's socially,cognitively and physically demanding,"she says.
I was in Walt Disney World with my son..Daniel,.who is autistic(患自闭症的),and at
Anyone who's ever felt the irresistible urge to dance to a favorite song knows that
that time he was 7 years old.My wife and our three other sons were with us too.He was
combining music and movement can lift your mood and melt away stress.But there's a lot
having one of his meltdown screaming tantrums()No one knew why.So my wife and
more happening in your brain when you're trying to follow even the easiest choreography
I decided I would take the bus back to the hotel,and she would stay in the park with the
)37.Tasks like getting around the kitchen or walking to the bus stop can
other three children.
become more attainable if regarded as choreography.
After we got on the bus,the screaming continued.My son looks "normal".To the
To learn how the mechanisms of dancing work in the brain,researchers conducted
many people on the bus,he appeared to just be a kid screaming-or a spoiled child who did
MRI scans on older adults who engaged in either dance or a traditional exercise program
not get his special toy that day.It did not take long-less than a minute-before the
over six months.38 the dancers grew more white and gray matter in the parts the
screaming brought about stares,then glares from the other passengers.
brain responsible for cognitive processes.
To my shame,I found myself losing my temper with my own son.I was embarrassed,
The researchers assume that these brain changes contribute to more neuroplasticity,
angry,and frustrated,for not being able to enjoy a normal vacation with my family because
the brain's ability to form new connections and pathways.39.Brain plasticity is similar
of him.
to the city's ability to build new roads,repair old ones or even change the direction of traffic
And just as the reactions of the other passengers were becoming most intense,a man
based on how often the routes are used and what the city needs.
seated just in front of me turned around to face me.I cheered myself up for his advice on
40.A Finnish study of people with severe brain injuries showed that dance-based
how to raise a well-behaved child.
recovery might improve mobility,cognition and overall well-being.Additionally,research
He said calmly,“Is he alright?"I said.“He's autistic.”Then the man said,“lt's
shows that dancing can reduce the risk of brain-related diseases such as dementia ()
alright."And he smiled.That's all.
A.Moreover,dancing can help prevent brain injuries
And suddenly,all the anger building up inside me was gone.I almost wept for shame
B.In addition to the physical and neurological benefits
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C.The effect extends beyond dancing to the real world
small lunch.
D.While both groups improved their level of physical fitness
After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner.Also a quiet dinner at home
E.Dancing might even help people with brain injuries and diseases
with all the family 61.
(be)a way to take 62.
good rest after a
F.Imagine your brain is like a city with loads of roads and pathways
long,hard day of work.63.
(eat)at restaurants is also not the same,In China,
G.Basically,dancing requires more brain power than commonly believed
people like to talk and laugh while eating.Very often you can hear people talking
第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
64.
happy)and laughing loudly,and they are just having a good time.In
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
America,it is not like this.They want a quiet place 65.
they can eat a good
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B,C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项
meal far away from the noises of the outside world.
Paige Calendine of Zanesville,Ohio,may look a little different from her teammates,but
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
she's just as talented-if not more so.Paige was born without legs,but she has 41 a
第一节(满分15分)
lot.Her parents,Sean and Heidi,chose early not to place 42 on her.When she was 18
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请你以“对我影响最大的一本书”为题,写一篇短文
months old,they enrolled()her in gymnastics classes to help her 43 upper body
参赛
strength.
内容包括
"Because she was born without legs,she doesn't know it's a 44."Sean explained.
1.书籍简介:
"We 45 right away that we would not treat her like a disabled child or make things
2对你的影响。
46 for her.We wanted her to learn how to 47 the real world."
注意:
In the years since,Paige has 48 herself to be a gifted athlete!Not only has her
1.词数应为80左右。
49 inspired her coaches and teammates,but it's also earned her 50 In a
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
gymnastics competition,the 8-year-old took first place!51 she is looking forward to
The Most Influential Book to Me
trying other sports in the future,including swimming and archery ()She has never
52 her abilities and hopes to encourage others to adopt the same 53 ."Face your
disadvantage bravely,and you can 54 anything that happens in your life,"she said.
What an inspiration!Paige has 55 that we don't have to let anything get in the
第二节(满分25分)
way of doing what we love.
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
41.A.suffered
B.achieved
C.thought
D.seen
Last year,I spent my holiday in an unfamiliar neighbourhood in Lakewood,New
42.A.attention
B.limits
C.association
D.goals
Jersey.We rented a house so that some of our children and grandchildren could join us.
43.A.build
B.evaluate
C.control
D.discover
Everyone in the area was super friendly,offering to come to introduce themselves to us and
44.A.phenomenon
B.shame
C.burden
D.disability
to ensure that we would make full use of their hospitality,whether to borrow something or
45.A.announced
B.signaled
C.decided
D.advocated
to send the kids to play in their yards.We were excited and impressed and immediately
46.A.accurate
B.useful
C.easy
D.clear
began to see if there were any houses for sale in the neighbourhood!
47.A.adjust to
B.care about
C.depend on
D.cheer for
The next door to us was particularly fascinating(to visit not to buy).In the yard,there was
48.A.considered
B.proven
C.believed
D.encouraged
a tennis court,a swing set and various toys and games that were particularly popular with young
49.A.honor
B.potential
C.desire
D.talent
children.The owner was also very friendly and invited the kids to come over and play.
50.A.medals
B.skills
C.sympathy
D.responsibility
They didn't have to be asked twice.They played for hours on end.While we relaxed in
51.A.Unexpectedly
B.Randomly
C.Unreasonably
D.Differently
our yard,perhaps a little too comfortable,perhaps enjoying each other's company a little
52.A.analyzed
B.described
C.doubted
D.shared
too much,perhaps forgetting that young children couldn't be left too long without adults
53.A.hobby
B.attitude
C.luck
D.concept
looking after them.Apparently a small fight broke out between the boy of the next door
54.A.convey
B.understand
C.select
D.overcome
and one of my five-year-old grandsons.My 10-year-old grandson immediately jumped to his
55.A.concluded
B.directed
C.replied
D.shown
cousin's defense and pushed the other boy.At this point,the mother next door was forced
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
to intervene(调停).
阅读下面短文,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
And the neighbour came over to speak to us.Now when I try to imagine myself:in that
Eating habits are not the same from country to country.The Chinese have a saying
position,I imagine all sorts of negative and aggressive ways to deal with it-I would have
Eat good 56.
(thing)for breakfast,eat a big meal for lunch,but eat less at
been very angry and complained about the bad behaviour of these visiting children.and
dinner.Many 57.
America)agree one should start the day with a good
definitely sent them home
breakfast,58.
their ideas about lunch and dinner are 59.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
(difference).
What she did was quite opposite
Most Americans only give 60.
(they)a short time for lunch.So they eat a
A.She was looking for attention.
B.She didn't get what she wanted.
C.She didn't know how to express herself.
Honestly,I owed my thanks to the neighbour.
9.How are the girl's parents going to comfort her?
A.By talking to her.
B.By leaving her alone.
C.By buying her some candy.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
10.What is a daypack?
A.A box.
B.A bag.
C.A lock.
11.What surprises the girl at school?
英语听力
A.A lot of discussions in class.
B.Teachers give little homework
注意事项:英语听力共两节,20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分。
C.Few students ask questions in class
12.At what time of the term might the conversation take place?
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
A.At the end of it.
B.In the middle of it.
C.At the beginning of it.
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B、C三个选项中选出最佳选
13.What do we know about the girl?
A.She is new to the school.
项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话
仅读一遍。
B.She seldom asks questions in class.
例:How much is the shirt?
C.She writes for the school newspaper.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
A.£19.15.
B.£9.18.
C.£9.15.
14.How did Carl get the job opportunity?
答案是C。
A.He was recommended by his teacher.
1.What do we know about Tom?
B.He met the company's creator.
A.He's just finished a piano lesson.
C.He created a foundation.
B.He loves playing the guitar.
15.What did Carl do in Africa?
C.He plays drums in a band.
A.He helped set up schools and hospitals.
2.Where are the speakers probably?
B.He taught the locals how to prevent diseases.
A.At a cafe.
B.At a university.
C.At an animal shelter.
C.He worked on developing a new type of toilet.
3.How can the man's recipe be described?
16.When did Carl return home?
A.It's a reward.
B.It's a success.
C.It's a problem.
A.One year ago.
B.Eight months ago.
C.Two weeks ago.
4.What do the speakers have in common?
17.Which type of project has the woman heard of before?
A.They are both big readers.
A.Medicine.
B.Education.
C.Agriculture.
B.They are both in the library
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
C.They both have just finished a book.
18.How did the speaker help the old lady?
5.What is the woman's duty in the event?
A.He took her to the hospital.
A.To make food.
B.To play in the band.
C.To give directions.
B.He helped her find her son's home.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
C.He carried her bags and took her home.
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项
19.Who is Ray Robert?
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟:听完
A.The speaker's father.
后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
B.The old lady's husband.
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
C.The speaker's grandfather.
6.Why is Sarah walking funny?
20.What do we know about the old lady?
A.She broke her ankle.B.She fell on the floor.
C.She got tired at the gym.
A.She lives next to the speaker now.
7.What will Sarah probably do this weekend?
B.She was the speaker's father's old neighbor.
A.Take an X-ray.
B.Go to the gym.
C.See a doctor.
C.She looked after the speaker when he was young
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why did the little girl behave like that?
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