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华东师范大学附属东昌中学
2026学年度第一学期阶段练习高一英语试卷
(总分110分 时间90分钟)
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension(共25分,1—10每题1分;11—20每题1.5分)
Section A Short conversations
Directions: In Section A, you’ll hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper; and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A.4:30 pm. B.4:00 pm. C.3:30 pm. D.3:00 pm.
2. A. The beef. B. The salad. C. The tomato soup. D. The potato.
3. A. Color black, size 7. B. Color grey, size 7. C. Color white, size 8. D. Color green, size 8.
4. A. He doesn’t buy any candles. B. He cuts off the electricity.
C. He can’t see the notice clearly. D. He can’t go across the street.
5. A. Writing the report. B. Preparing for a driving test.
C. Rewriting the report. D. Preparing for a maths exam.
6. A. He likes its color. B. He thinks it suits the woman.
C. He doesn’t like it. D. He likes its design.
7. A. It’s rainy. B. It’s snowy. C. It’s windy. D. It’s cloudy.
8. A. Logical. B. Meaningful. C. Simple. D. Abstract.
9. A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. D. Waitress and customer.
10. A. Near the central library. B. Beside a crossroad.
C. Next to a tall building. D. Near a museum.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. About 1,320 kilometers. B. About 1,023 kilometers.
C. About 1,230 kilometers. D. About 1,203 kilometers.
12. A. Switzerland. B. Germany. C. Italy. D. The Netherlands.
13. A. Hotels. B. Castles. C. Temples. D. New towns.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. A writer. B. An assistant writing professor.
C. A college student. D. A writing advisor.
15. A. To collect writing material for her essay. B. To write essays for students.
C. To help students share their writing regularly. D. To earn money.
16. A. Provide your suggestions. B. Trust each other immediately.
C. Share your own writing. D. Help others to write an essay.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Pick up a friend. B. Go on vacation. C. Go to work. D. Pay a visit to a friend.
18. A. He is busy. B. He doesn’t run the same road.
C. The car won’t start. D. He needs to buy some food first.
19. A. It runs out of battery. B. It runs out of fuel.
C. The starter is broken. D. It gets a flat tire.
20. A. Buy some food. B. Prepare for dinner. C. Get the car washed. D. Get the car repaired.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary(共20分,每题1分)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
What do you love? What do you fear? What’s in your pocket? These three simple questions formed the heart of Life in a Day, a global documentary which ____1____ (direct) by Kevin Macdonald. On 24 July 2010, people from over 140 countries — including Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and even Antarctica — filmed ordinary moments using mobile phones or digital cameras and ____2____ (submit) them online. A team spent seven weeks selecting and ____3____ (edit) all the 81,000 clips into a powerful 90-minute film.
The film begins at midnight: the moon shines brightly; elephants bathe in an African river; a baby sleeps peacefully. Meanwhile, elsewhere, people wake up, brush their teeth and prepare breakfast — routines that repeat ____4____ continents. We see an American girl spinning a hula hoop and a Peruvian boy polishing shoes. ____5____ their lives differ greatly, both cherish something deeply. The boy even proudly shows us ____6____ he bought on his own, a notebook computer.
Macdonald observes: “We all care about the same things.” Indeed, family, friendship and sports (especially football) appear most often. Yet answers vary widely: one man loves his silent fridge; ____7____ fears dogs, etc. When asked about pockets, we get responses that make us ____8____ (surprise): a paper towel, a button…and one man says, “I have nothing.” He isn’t ashamed — he simply smiles and says, “I’m alive.”
The film ____9____ (end) just before midnight. A young woman sits in her car, rain tapping the windows. She records herself: “I just want people to know that I’m here.” Her quiet words echo the film’s core truth: No matter _____10_____ different our circumstances are, each life holds meaning — and happiness is possible, anywhere, anytime.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. inactive B. arise C. difference D. bar E. attachment F. armed
G. alarming H. anticipated I. awarding J. access K. routine
When you hear the word “imagine,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Something fantastic, huge, new, and exciting? Probably. But imagination can also be something more ____11____ and barely noticeable, yet incredibly useful in our daily lives.
I have been teaching English for a long time, and along the way I’ve encountered many obstacles, especially when it comes to creating resources. I often have ideas for lessons, but I didn’t always have the technical skills to turn those dreams into reality. A lack of technical expertise can ____12____ teachers from innovating, which is a truly ____13____ situation in modern education.
Then AI came along and gave people, with a computer and imagination, ____14____ to powerful tools. These tools once required thousands of dollars to hire professionals or thousands of hours to master. Now, they are right at your fingertips. As long as you have an idea, a little logic, and patience, you can use your imagination to bring something to life. As ____15____, this shift has been a game-changer for many. Once I was ____16____ with these AI tools, my workflow transformed completely.
The way people talk about AI makes it seem as if a whole new world is taking shape. But when I look at people like me and the entrepreneurs around me, I see something different. Much of this power isn’t going into world-changing projects. Instead, it is used for smaller things that may seem ordinary to everyone except the people behind them. These projects may never win a formal award or receive a glowing (发光的) ____17____, but they make a real difference. My office mate, an art director, has found new ways to organize his work. He uses AI not just for superficial beautification projects, but to think deeply about how to structure his presentations and manage his daily tasks. For him, the magic lies in improving the process, not chasing perfection.
Unlike machines, humans have a deep emotional ____18____ to their craft, their memories, and their unique ways of doing things. AI doesn’t replace that; what it actually does is ____19____ us the ability to execute our visions faster. It empowers us to improve the way we create and work.
Have you ever had a fun little thought, or maybe a big one? Why not try using AI to explore your possibilities? Ask questions. Feed your curiosity. Make a project. See how it works, and stand to understand where you can do better. Take a break from your _____20_____ and let your imagination breathe.
Imagination doesn’t have to change the world. But it can change your world, today.
Ⅳ. Reading Comprehension(共45分,41—55每题1分;56—70每题2分)
Section A (共15分,每题1分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In today’s American society, high school dropout has become a big problem threatening social and economic stability, as many cases of family ____21____ or even tragedies, caused by youth dropout, are making headlines in media. Dropping out is defined as leaving school without a high school diploma or equivalent ____22____ such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds, several ____23____ facts can be noticed. National data show that students from low-income, black or single-parent families are much more likely to drop out of school than their fellow students. ____24____ performance is also playing a role. Students receiving poor grades which, in turn, leads to ____25____ self-recognition, are sure to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.
In recent years, advances in technology have ____26____ the demand for a highly skilled labor force, changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market. As high school completion has become a(n) ____27____ requirement for many entry-level jobs, dropouts are having a really hard time in today’s job market. On average, dropouts are more likely to be unemployed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they ____28____ find jobs. Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at ____29____ service occupations offering little opportunity for promotion.
Considering the serious consequences dropping out may bring about, national leaders have demanded that schools, communities, and families take major measures to keep students at school. To make school attendance compulsory (强制的) looks like an effective measure. _____30_____, many people fear that it will not go far, as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students, which might cause _____31_____ from the students. Others including President Trump, focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to _____32_____ class size, replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get _____33_____ instruction from experienced teachers. Combined with frequent home visits by teachers, which definitely _____34_____ families to participate in prevention efforts, the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is _____35_____.
21. A. reunions B. conflicts C. establishments D. happiness
22. A. opportunities B. barriers C. terms D. qualifications
23. A. common B. strange C. magnificent D. positive
24. A. Financial B. Communicative C. Academic D. Social
25. A. separate B. negative C. significant D. superior
26. A. fueled B. alternated C. challenged D. topped
27. A. adaptable B. joint C. optional D. elementary
28. A. ultimately B. attentively C. accordingly D. generally
29. A. long-lasting B. breath-taking C. low-paying D. public-recognizing
30. A. Furthermore B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore
31. A. contribution B. approval C. separation D. objection
32. A. maintain B. evaluate C. narrow D. approach
33. A. individualized B. popularized C. materialized D. standardized
34. A. spare B. encourage C. corner D. infer
35. A. backing up B. setting up C. picking up D. finishing up
Section B (共22分,每题2分)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory.
Other kidults still enjoy children's stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children's book!
"Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society," said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University. He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right.
Tim Green-halgh, a professor, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They cling to (舍不得放弃) childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood.
"So, they can escape from increasingly complex and stressful lives that are hard to deal with." Greenhalgh said.
36. We can know from the passage that kidults are ________.
A. children who can't wait to grow up
B. Grown-ups who hold on to child-like emotion
C. people who enjoy playing sports.
D. young people who pretended to be grown-ups when young.
37. According to the passage, kidults would like to do the following except ________.
A. buy Hello Kitty mobile phone accessories.
B. read a children's book on the subway.
C. work in a busy and stressful city.
D. collect toys they once played with.
38. The main cause of the kidult culture is that ________.
A. some companies are taking advantage of it.
B. modern life is stressful and hard
C. some people like to stay young and energetic.
D. some people wish to fill the generation gap.
(B)
Have you ever had the experience of talking to someone and you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. We’ve all had that feeling. But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?
Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observing what they do with their body. When people are lying they tend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far form their body. They don’t want to take up very much space because they don’t want to be noticed. Sometimes a person who is lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the truth.
Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question“did you steal Fatima’s bag?”,they may answer with something like“Fatima is my friend, why would I do that?”in this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.
Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will appear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying.
It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. If you’re a good listener, you’ll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.
Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it doesn’t mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you won’t need to very often.
39. By saying“Liars also use deflection.”,the writer means that liars may ______.
A. tell great stories B. change tone of voice
C. ask a question in reply D. avoid direct answers
40. According to the passage, a person could be lying if he or she ___.
A. offers more information than necessary
B. appears to be shy or nervous
C. changes the subject of the conversation
D. speaks very fast and vaguely
41. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?
A. liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies
B. we can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation
C. liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking
D. we make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation
42. The passage mainly talks about ____.
A. who deceives us B. why people tell lies
C. how to detect lies D. what to do with liars
(C)
Mental illness and disability were family problems for English people living between 1660 and 1800. Most women and men who suffered from mental illness were not institutionalized as this was the period before the extensive building of mental hospitals. Instead, they were housed at home, and cared for by other family members.
Now a new study by Cambridge historian Dr. Elizabeth Foyster will reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives.
Much has been written about the insane themselves but few studies have considered mental illness from the perspective of the carers. The lifetime burden of caring for those individuals whose mental development did not progress beyond childhood, and who contemporaries labeled as ‘idiots’ or ‘fools’, has been little explored by historians. Foyster’s research, which has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust, will carefully examine the emotional and economic consequences for families at a time when the Poor Law bound them to look after their mentally ill and disabled family members.
By asking key questions about the impact of ‘care in the community’ in the 18th century, Foyster hopes that her research will bridge social and medical history. Specifically, she aims to provide an historical perspective for contemporary debates such as how resources can be stretched to provide for children with learning difficulties and an aging population.
“The stresses and strains of family were worsened by high infant mortality and low life expectancy, and many individuals were pushed towards mental breakdown,” she explained. “Moreover, inherited conditions, senility(高龄) and what today would be described as ‘special needs’ could put great emotional demands on family members who had primary responsibility for their sick or disabled relatives.”
The research will shed light upon how caring for the mentally ill and disabled raised difficult issues for families about the limits of intergenerational responsibility, and whether family ties were weakened or strengthened by the experience. The questions of how far shame was attached to having insanity or idiocy within a family, and at what point families began to seek outside help, will also be addressed.
“The family must have seemed an inescapable feature of daily life between 1660 and 1800,” said Foyster. “Although there were those who were abandoned and rejected, for the majority, mental disability was accommodated within the family unit. I aim to get to the heart of what this really meant for people’s lives.”
43. Which is NOT the reason why those mentally ill and disabled were not institutionalized from 1660 to 1800?
A. Mental illness and disability were family problems then.
B. The extensive building of mental hospitals didn’t start yet.
C. They were abandoned by the government and the family.
D. The family would be found guilty if they didn’t care for them.
44. Why does Foyster want to carry out this study?
A. Because it can provide some food for thought for some current social issues.
B. Because the stresses and strains of family life have driven many people crazy.
C. Because she’s looking for ways to communicate with the sick or disabled people.
D. Because the limits of intergenerational responsibility in such families, interest her.
45. Which question will NOT be studied in the research?
A. How should resources today be stretched to provide for an aging population?
B. How did caring for the sick and disabled affect the family’s earning power?
C. How shameful did a family feel when their insane or disabled relatives were found out?
D. At what point did those families have to begin to look for outside help?
46. The passage is written in order to ________.
A. reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives
B. provide an historical perspective to contemporary debates
C. shed light upon whether family ties were weakened or strengthened
D. introduce a new historical study carried out by a Cambridge historian
Section C (共8分。每题2分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
People discuss their problems with friends in the hope that they’ll gain some insight into how to solve them. And even if they don’t find a way to solve their problems, it feels good to let off some steam. ___47___ How problems are discussed, though, can be the difference between halving a problem or doubling it.
The term psychologists use for negative problem sharing is “co-rumination”. Co-rumination is the mutual encouragement to discuss problems repeatedly going over the same problems, anticipating future problems and focusing on negative feelings.
___48___ In a study involving children aged seven to 15 years of age, researchers found that co-rumination in both boys and girls is associated with “high-quality” and close friendships. However, in girls, it was also associated with anxiety and depression (the same association was not found with the boys). And studies suggest that co-rumination isn’t just a problem for girls. Co-rumination with work colleagues can increase the risk of stress and burn out, one study suggests.
___49___ In a group of adults, the effects of co-rumination was compared between face-to-face contact, telephone contact, texting and social media. The positive effects of co-rumination were found in face-to-face contact, telephone contact and texting, but not in social media. The negative aspects of co-rumination (anxiety) was found in face-to-face communication and telephone contact, but not texting or social media. Verbal forms of communication seem to enhance both the positive and negative aspects of co-rumination more than non-verbal communication.
Discussing problems with friends doesn’t always have to lead to worsening mental health, as long as the discussion involves finding solutions and the person with the problem acts on those solutions. Then, relationships can be positive and beneficial to both parties. ___50___
A. Research shows that co-rumination is a double-edged sword.
B. In that way, a problem shared can really be a problem halved.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to co-ruminate with their close friends.
D. Indeed, having close friends to trust may protect you against poor mental health.
E. This human tendency to work things out in one’s mind, is common.
F. How you co-ruminate matters too.
Ⅴ. Verb filling (共10分,每题1分)
51. Traveling abroad is the thing enjoyed by most people; but there are also those who feel uncomfortable, frightened, and insecure because of cultural differences. This ________ (know) as ‘culture shock’.(所给词的适当形式填空)
52. Here are several things to do if you want to avoid culture shock: Become aware of what ________ (go) on around you, and why. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. On a bright Friday afternoon in spring, Sumeja Tulic had every reason to enjoy walking the streets of New York, a city she ________ (move) to nine months earlier from London to attend journalism school. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. The much-loved Australian cartoon about Bluey, a seven-year-old blue dog, has been a worldwide phenomenon since it ________ (release) back in 2018. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. I ________ (prepare) for the upcoming high school life for the past month, so I feel a bit excited now. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56. Unlike most book clubs, the rules here are simple: Bring whatever book you happen ________ (read) at the moment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57. By the time the teacher ________ (come) in, the students had already started their discussion. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58. This time next week, we ________ (lie) on the golden beach in Sanya, enjoying the warm sunshine and listening to the rhythm of the waves. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. It ________ (be) several minutes before we realized what was happening. (所给词的适当形式填空)
60. The minister quit, and the government hoped that the scandal ________ (go) unnoticed in the month to come. (所给词的适当形式填空)
Ⅵ. Translation(共10分,3+3+4)
61. 这位导演萌生了制作数字时间胶囊的想法,于是邀请世界各地的人们记录下他们的生活。(so)(汉译英)
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62. 来自不同文化的人们,从不同的视角看待财富、家庭及对待长辈的态度。(perspective)(汉译英)
___________________________________________________________
63. 长安作为丝绸之路的起点,将中国与世界紧密相连;毫无疑问,如今的西安也是最受外国游客欢迎的旅游目的地之一。(connect)(汉译英)
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华东师范大学附属东昌中学
2026学年度第一学期阶段练习高一英语试卷
(总分110分 时间90分钟)
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension(共25分,1—10每题1分;11—20每题1.5分)
Section A Short conversations
Directions: In Section A, you’ll hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper; and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A.4:30 pm. B.4:00 pm. C.3:30 pm. D.3:00 pm.
2. A. The beef. B. The salad. C. The tomato soup. D. The potato.
3. A. Color black, size 7. B. Color grey, size 7. C. Color white, size 8. D. Color green, size 8.
4. A. He doesn’t buy any candles. B. He cuts off the electricity.
C. He can’t see the notice clearly. D. He can’t go across the street.
5. A. Writing the report. B. Preparing for a driving test.
C. Rewriting the report. D. Preparing for a maths exam.
6. A. He likes its color. B. He thinks it suits the woman.
C. He doesn’t like it. D. He likes its design.
7. A. It’s rainy. B. It’s snowy. C. It’s windy. D. It’s cloudy.
8. A. Logical. B. Meaningful. C. Simple. D. Abstract.
9. A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. D. Waitress and customer.
10. A. Near the central library. B. Beside a crossroad.
C. Next to a tall building. D. Near a museum.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11-13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. About 1,320 kilometers. B. About 1,023 kilometers.
C. About 1,230 kilometers. D. About 1,203 kilometers.
12. A. Switzerland. B. Germany. C. Italy. D. The Netherlands.
13. A. Hotels. B. Castles. C. Temples. D. New towns.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. A writer. B. An assistant writing professor.
C. A college student. D. A writing advisor.
15. A. To collect writing material for her essay. B. To write essays for students.
C. To help students share their writing regularly. D. To earn money.
16. A. Provide your suggestions. B. Trust each other immediately.
C. Share your own writing. D. Help others to write an essay.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Pick up a friend. B. Go on vacation. C. Go to work. D. Pay a visit to a friend.
18. A. He is busy. B. He doesn’t run the same road.
C. The car won’t start. D. He needs to buy some food first.
19. A. It runs out of battery. B. It runs out of fuel.
C. The starter is broken. D. It gets a flat tire.
20. A. Buy some food. B. Prepare for dinner. C. Get the car washed. D. Get the car repaired.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary(共20分,每题1分)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
What do you love? What do you fear? What’s in your pocket? These three simple questions formed the heart of Life in a Day, a global documentary which ____1____ (direct) by Kevin Macdonald. On 24 July 2010, people from over 140 countries — including Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and even Antarctica — filmed ordinary moments using mobile phones or digital cameras and ____2____ (submit) them online. A team spent seven weeks selecting and ____3____ (edit) all the 81,000 clips into a powerful 90-minute film.
The film begins at midnight: the moon shines brightly; elephants bathe in an African river; a baby sleeps peacefully. Meanwhile, elsewhere, people wake up, brush their teeth and prepare breakfast — routines that repeat ____4____ continents. We see an American girl spinning a hula hoop and a Peruvian boy polishing shoes. ____5____ their lives differ greatly, both cherish something deeply. The boy even proudly shows us ____6____ he bought on his own, a notebook computer.
Macdonald observes: “We all care about the same things.” Indeed, family, friendship and sports (especially football) appear most often. Yet answers vary widely: one man loves his silent fridge; ____7____ fears dogs, etc. When asked about pockets, we get responses that make us ____8____ (surprise): a paper towel, a button…and one man says, “I have nothing.” He isn’t ashamed — he simply smiles and says, “I’m alive.”
The film ____9____ (end) just before midnight. A young woman sits in her car, rain tapping the windows. She records herself: “I just want people to know that I’m here.” Her quiet words echo the film’s core truth: No matter _____10_____ different our circumstances are, each life holds meaning — and happiness is possible, anywhere, anytime.
【答案】1. was directed
2. submitted
3. editing 4. across
5. Although##Though##While
6. what 7. another
8. surprised
9. ends 10. how
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了纪录片《浮生一日》的相关内容,影片收集来自世界多国普通人录制的日常片段,展现不同地域人们迥异的生活,同时揭示无论境遇如何,每一种生命都拥有自身意义的内核。
【1题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意:这三个简单的问题构成了《浮生一日》这部全球纪录片的核心,该片由凯文·麦克唐纳执导。which引导定语从句,指代先行词documentary,和direct之间是被动关系;纪录片拍摄发生在过去,用一般过去时被动语态,be动词用was,direct的过去分词为directed。
【2题详解】
考查时态。句意:2010年7月24日,来自140多个国家——包括非洲、欧洲、美洲、亚洲甚至南极洲——的人们用手机或数码相机记录普通瞬间,并上传到网上。and连接并列谓语,和filmed时态保持一致,为一般过去时,submit的过去式为submitted。
【3题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一个团队花费七周时间,从全部81000段视频素材中挑选、剪辑,制作成一部感染力十足的90分钟影片。固定搭配spend time (in) doing sth.意为“花费时间做某事”,and连接并列动名词,和selecting形式保持一致,edit的动名词形式为editing。
【4题详解】
考查介词。句意:与此同时,在其他地方,人们醒来、刷牙、准备早餐——这些跨越各大洲不断重复的日常。介词across表示“跨越,遍及”,across continents意为“横跨各大洲”。
【5题详解】
考查让步状语从句。句意:尽管他们的生活大不相同,但双方都深深珍视某些事物。“生活不同”和“珍视某物”之间为让步转折关系,空处引导让步状语从句,且置于句首,用Although/Though/While引导。
【6题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意:男孩甚至自豪地向我们展示他靠自己买到的东西:一台笔记本电脑。空处引导宾语从句,从句中bought缺少宾语,指代事物,用what,表示“……的事物”。
【7题详解】
考查不定代词。句意:然而答案千差万别:一个男人喜爱他安静的冰箱;另一个人害怕狗,诸如此类。固定结构one…another…表示“一个……另一个……”。此处用another泛指不确定范围的另一个。
【8题详解】
考查形容词。句意:当被问及口袋里有什么时,我们得到了让我们吃惊的回答:一张纸巾、一枚纽扣……还有一位男子说:“我一无所有。”“make sb.+形容词”表示“让某人……”,形容词作宾补,surprised多用于修饰人,意为“感到惊讶的”。
【9题详解】
考查时态。句意:影片在临近午夜时结束。本句使用了一般现在时介绍影片内容,主语The film是单数,谓语动词end使用第三人称单数ends。
【10题详解】
考查让步状语从句。句意:她平静的话语呼应影片的核心真谛:无论我们的境况有多么不同,每一个生命都有其意义,幸福随时随地都可以存在。“no matter how +形容词”引导让步状语从句,how修饰形容词different。
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. inactive B. arise C. difference D. bar E. attachment F. armed
G. alarming H. anticipated I. awarding J. access K. routine
When you hear the word “imagine,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Something fantastic, huge, new, and exciting? Probably. But imagination can also be something more ____11____ and barely noticeable, yet incredibly useful in our daily lives.
I have been teaching English for a long time, and along the way I’ve encountered many obstacles, especially when it comes to creating resources. I often have ideas for lessons, but I didn’t always have the technical skills to turn those dreams into reality. A lack of technical expertise can ____12____ teachers from innovating, which is a truly ____13____ situation in modern education.
Then AI came along and gave people, with a computer and imagination, ____14____ to powerful tools. These tools once required thousands of dollars to hire professionals or thousands of hours to master. Now, they are right at your fingertips. As long as you have an idea, a little logic, and patience, you can use your imagination to bring something to life. As ____15____, this shift has been a game-changer for many. Once I was ____16____ with these AI tools, my workflow transformed completely.
The way people talk about AI makes it seem as if a whole new world is taking shape. But when I look at people like me and the entrepreneurs around me, I see something different. Much of this power isn’t going into world-changing projects. Instead, it is used for smaller things that may seem ordinary to everyone except the people behind them. These projects may never win a formal award or receive a glowing (发光的) ____17____, but they make a real difference. My office mate, an art director, has found new ways to organize his work. He uses AI not just for superficial beautification projects, but to think deeply about how to structure his presentations and manage his daily tasks. For him, the magic lies in improving the process, not chasing perfection.
Unlike machines, humans have a deep emotional ____18____ to their craft, their memories, and their unique ways of doing things. AI doesn’t replace that; what it actually does is ____19____ us the ability to execute our visions faster. It empowers us to improve the way we create and work.
Have you ever had a fun little thought, or maybe a big one? Why not try using AI to explore your possibilities? Ask questions. Feed your curiosity. Make a project. See how it works, and stand to understand where you can do better. Take a break from your _____20_____ and let your imagination breathe.
Imagination doesn’t have to change the world. But it can change your world, today.
【答案】11. A 12. D
13. G 14. J
15. H 16. F
17. I 18. E
19. B 20. K
【解析】
【导语】本文阐述想象力不必宏大非凡,结合实例介绍人工智能为普通人赋能,AI不会取代人类,而是助力人们更快实现想法,鼓励人们跳出日常,运用想象力去改变属于自己的小世界。
【11题详解】
考查形容词。句意:但想象力也可以是更加平淡寻常、几乎不易察觉,却在我们日常生活中极其有用的东西。根据But前的“Something fantastic, huge, new, and exciting? Probably.”可知,前文讲想象力是宏大精彩的事物,此处转折,和空后“and barely noticeable”并列,表示想象力也可以是不活跃的事物,inactive意为“不活跃的”。
【12题详解】
考查动词。句意:技术知识的匮乏会阻碍教师创新,这在现代教育中着实是一个令人担忧的状况。根据上文“I often have ideas for lessons, but I didn’t always have the technical skills to turn those dreams into reality.”可知,缺少技术知识会阻碍创新,固定搭配bar sb. from doing sth.意为“阻碍某人做某事”。情态动词can后接动词原形。
【13题详解】
考查形容词。句意:技术知识的匮乏会阻碍教师创新,这在现代教育中着实是一个令人担忧的状况。根据上文“A lack of technical expertise can _____ teachers from innovating”可知,此处描述该现状是令人担忧的,需要用形容词alarming“令人担忧的”修饰名词situation。
【14题详解】
考查名词。句意:随后人工智能出现,给拥有电脑和想象力的人们提供使用强大工具的机会。根据下文“These tools once required thousands of dollars to hire professionals or thousands of hours to master. Now, they are right at your fingertips.”可知,这些工具过去要花重金雇专家或者耗费大量时间掌握,现在触手可及,说明人工智能给人们使用强大工具的机会,固定搭配give sb. access to sth.意为“使某人可以使用/接触某物”。
【15题详解】
考查动词。句意:正如预料的那样,这种转变对很多人来说改变了游戏规则。根据“this shift has been a game‑changer for many”可知,人工智能的兴起改变了游戏规则,这是预料到的事情,anticipate意为“预料,预期”,固定搭配as anticipated意为“正如预料的那样”。
【16题详解】
考查动词。句意:一旦我拥有了这些人工智能工具,我的工作流程彻底改变。根据“with these AI tools”可知,此处指配备了人工智能工具,arm意为“装备,配备”,固定搭配be armed with意为“配备,拥有”。
【17题详解】
考查名词。句意:这些项目或许永远不会赢得正式奖项,或是收获溢美嘉奖,但它们确实带来改变。根据“never win a formal award”可知,or连接并列结构,空处应用和award含义相近的名词,awarding意为“奖赏,嘉奖”。
【18题详解】
考查名词。句意:和机器不同,人类对自己的手艺、回忆以及独有的做事方式有着深厚的情感依恋。根据“Unlike machines, humans have a deep emotional”和“to their craft, their memories, and their unique ways of doing things”可知,人类对自己的手艺、记忆和独特做事方式有深厚的情感联结,固定搭配attachment to sth.意为“对……的依恋、情感联结”。
【19题详解】
考查动词。句意:人工智能并不会取代那部分;它实际上赋予我们能力,让我们可以更快地实施我们的构想。根据“It empowers us to improve the way we create and work.”可知,AI给了我们更快将构想付诸实施的能力,arise意为“产生,带来,赋予”。主句中含有实义动词does,空处用省略to的不定式作表语。
【20题详解】
考查名词。句意:跳出你的日常,让想象力自由呼吸。根据“Take a break from”可知,此处表示脱离日常惯例,routine意为“常规,日常惯例”。
Ⅳ. Reading Comprehension(共45分,41—55每题1分;56—70每题2分)
Section A (共15分,每题1分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B.C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In today’s American society, high school dropout has become a big problem threatening social and economic stability, as many cases of family ____21____ or even tragedies, caused by youth dropout, are making headlines in media. Dropping out is defined as leaving school without a high school diploma or equivalent ____22____ such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds, several ____23____ facts can be noticed. National data show that students from low-income, black or single-parent families are much more likely to drop out of school than their fellow students. ____24____ performance is also playing a role. Students receiving poor grades which, in turn, leads to ____25____ self-recognition, are sure to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.
In recent years, advances in technology have ____26____ the demand for a highly skilled labor force, changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market. As high school completion has become a(n) ____27____ requirement for many entry-level jobs, dropouts are having a really hard time in today’s job market. On average, dropouts are more likely to be unemployed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they ____28____ find jobs. Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at ____29____ service occupations offering little opportunity for promotion.
Considering the serious consequences dropping out may bring about, national leaders have demanded that schools, communities, and families take major measures to keep students at school. To make school attendance compulsory (强制的) looks like an effective measure. _____30_____, many people fear that it will not go far, as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students, which might cause _____31_____ from the students. Others including President Trump, focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to _____32_____ class size, replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get _____33_____ instruction from experienced teachers. Combined with frequent home visits by teachers, which definitely _____34_____ families to participate in prevention efforts, the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is _____35_____.
21. A. reunions B. conflicts C. establishments D. happiness
22. A. opportunities B. barriers C. terms D. qualifications
23. A. common B. strange C. magnificent D. positive
24. A. Financial B. Communicative C. Academic D. Social
25. A. separate B. negative C. significant D. superior
26. A. fueled B. alternated C. challenged D. topped
27. A. adaptable B. joint C. optional D. elementary
28. A. ultimately B. attentively C. accordingly D. generally
29. A. long-lasting B. breath-taking C. low-paying D. public-recognizing
30. A. Furthermore B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore
31. A. contribution B. approval C. separation D. objection
32. A. maintain B. evaluate C. narrow D. approach
33. A. individualized B. popularized C. materialized D. standardized
34. A. spare B. encourage C. corner D. infer
35. A. backing up B. setting up C. picking up D. finishing up
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文围绕美国高中辍学问题展开,分析了辍学的常见影响因素、辍学对个人就业造成的负面影响,介绍了美国不同层面推行的干预措施与实施效果。
【21题详解】
考查名词。句意:在当今的美国社会,高中辍学已经成为威胁社会和经济稳定的大问题,因为由青年辍学引发的许多家庭冲突甚至悲剧案件正在成为媒体的头条。A. reunions团聚;B. conflicts冲突;C. establishments建立;D. happiness幸福。根据下文“or even tragedies”可知,空格处词汇与tragedies感情色彩一致,是辍学引发的负面家庭事件,此处指家庭冲突。
【22题详解】
考查名词。句意:辍学被定义为在没有高中文凭或同等资格证书(比如普通教育发展(GED)证书)的情况下离开学校。A. opportunities机会;B. barriers障碍;C. terms条款;D. qualifications资格。根据上文“high school diploma”以及下文“such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate”可知,GED证书是和高中文凭同等效力的资格证明。
【23题详解】
考查形容词。句意:尽管辍学学生来自不同背景,但我们仍然可以注意到几个共同事实。A. common共同的;B. strange奇怪的;C. magnificent宏伟的;D. positive积极的。根据上文“Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds”和下文“National data show that students from low-income, black or single-parent families are much more likely to drop out of school than their fellow students.”可知,尽管辍学学生的背景不同,但依然存在共有的特征。
【24题详解】
考查形容词。句意:学业表现也起到一定作用。A. Financial经济的;B. Communicative交际的;C. Academic学业的;D. Social社会的。根据下文“Students receiving poor grades...”可知,此处讨论的是学生在校的成绩表现,属于学业范畴。
【25题详解】
考查形容词。句意:成绩差的学生反过来会产生消极的自我认知,这些学生肯定会被列入高辍学风险名单。A. separate分开的;B. negative消极的;C. significant重要的;D. superior优越的。根据上文“Students receiving poor grades”可知,成绩差会让学生产生负面的自我认知,才会更有可能辍学。
【26题详解】
考查动词。句意:近年来,技术进步刺激了对高技能劳动力的需求,将高中教育变成了进入劳动力市场的最低要求。A. fueled刺激;B. alternated交替;C. challenged挑战;D. topped居首。根据上文“advances in technology”和下文“changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market”可知,技术进步刺激了市场对高技能劳动力的需求。
【27题详解】
考查形容词。句意:由于高中毕业已经成为许多入门级工作的基本要求,辍学者在当今就业市场举步维艰。A. adaptable可适应的;B. joint共同的;C. optional可选择的;D. elementary基本的。根据上文“minimum requirement”可知,高中文凭已经成为入门级工作的最低、基本要求。
【28题详解】
考查副词。句意:平均而言,辍学者比高中毕业生更有可能失业,即使他们最终找到工作,收入也更低。A. ultimately最终;B. attentively专心地;C. accordingly相应地;D. generally通常。根据上文“dropouts are more likely to be unemployed”可知,辍学者很容易找不到工作,即便最终成功找到工作,薪资也更低。
【29题详解】
考查形容词。句意:各种研究显示,受雇的辍学者通常从事非技术性工作,或是几乎没有晋升机会的低薪服务岗位。A. long-lasting持久的;B. breath-taking激动人心的;C. low-paying低薪的;D. public-recognizing公认的。根据上文“earn less money”以及下文“offering little opportunity for promotion”可知,这些岗位不仅晋升空间小,薪资也很低。
【30题详解】
考查副词。句意:然而,很多人担心这不会起太大作用,因为强制入学通常意味着对学生的监控,这可能会引发学生的反抗。A. Furthermore此外;B. However然而;C. Otherwise否则;D. Therefore因此。根据上文“To make school attendance compulsory (强制的) looks like an effective measure.”和下文“many people fear that it will not go far”可知,上下文为转折关系,前一句说强制入学看起来有效,后一句转话说人们担忧其作用有限,用However表转折。
【31题详解】
考查名词。句意:然而,很多人担心这不会起太大作用,因为强制入学通常意味着对学生的监控,这可能会引发学生的反抗。A. contribution贡献;B. approval同意;C. separation分离;D. objection反对,反抗。根据上文“many people fear that it will not go far, as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students”可知,人们担心监控式的强制入学会引起学生的不满与反抗。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意:包括特朗普总统在内的其他人士把预防辍学的工作重心放在缩小班级规模的项目上,用小型学习社区取代大型高中,在这里贫困学生可以从经验丰富的教师那里得到个性化指导。A. maintain维持;B. evaluate评估;C. narrow缩小;D. approach接近。根据下文“replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities”可知,该项目是把大型高中替换为小型学习社区,缩小班级规模。
【33题详解】
考查形容词。句意:包括特朗普总统在内的其他人士把预防辍学的工作重心放在缩小班级规模的项目上,用小型学习社区取代大型高中,在这里贫困学生可以从经验丰富的教师那里得到个性化指导。A. individualized个性化的;B. popularized普及的;C. materialized物化的;D. standardized标准化的。根据上文“replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities”可知,小班教学能够让老师针对每个学生提供个性化指导。
【34题详解】
考查动词。句意:结合教师定期家访,这肯定会鼓励家庭参与预防辍学工作,据报道该项目已经生效,全国入学率正在回升。A. spare匀出;B. encourage鼓励;C. corner把……逼入绝境;D. infer推断。根据下文“families to participate in prevention efforts”可知,家访能够鼓励家庭参与到预防辍学的工作中,帮助项目取得效果。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语。句意:结合教师定期家访,这肯定会鼓励家庭参与预防辍学工作,据报道该项目已经生效,全国入学率正在回升。A. backing up支持;B. setting up建立;C. picking up回升,好转;D. finishing up完成。根据上文“the program is reported to take effect”可知,项目生效后入学率得到改善,正在回升。
Section B (共22分,每题2分)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory.
Other kidults still enjoy children's stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children's book!
"Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society," said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University. He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right.
Tim Green-halgh, a professor, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They cling to (舍不得放弃) childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood.
"So, they can escape from increasingly complex and stressful lives that are hard to deal with." Greenhalgh said.
36. We can know from the passage that kidults are ________.
A. children who can't wait to grow up
B. Grown-ups who hold on to child-like emotion
C. people who enjoy playing sports.
D. young people who pretended to be grown-ups when young.
37. According to the passage, kidults would like to do the following except ________.
A. buy Hello Kitty mobile phone accessories.
B. read a children's book on the subway.
C. work in a busy and stressful city.
D. collect toys they once played with.
38. The main cause of the kidult culture is that ________.
A. some companies are taking advantage of it.
B. modern life is stressful and hard
C. some people like to stay young and energetic.
D. some people wish to fill the generation gap.
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章讲述了亚洲年轻人群体中的一种社会现象,一些成年人害怕忙碌而充满压力的都市生活,他们收集童年时期的玩具,读儿童读物,不愿意放弃童年,成为“kidults”。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。结合第一段中“But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult).(但现在作为成年人,一些人发现他们不能离开童年。他们变成了“kidadults”(kid+adult)) ”、第二段中“Some kidults collect toys they once played with.(一些“kidults”收集他们曾经玩过的玩具)”、第三段中“Other kidults still enjoy children's stories and fairy tales.(其他的 “kidults”仍然喜欢儿童故事和童话故事)”和第四段中“Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society,(在这样一个粗糙而枯燥的社会里,我们需要珍视童年、保持纯真、孩童般的情感的 “kidults”)”可推知,“kidults”是指那些怀念童年事物,拥有孩童般情感的成年人。故选B项。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some kidults collect toys they once played with. (一些“kidults”收集他们曾经玩过的玩具)”和“It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory.(20多岁的女人在沙发上放一个加菲猫形状的大靠垫,或者在手机上放一个凯蒂猫的配件是很常见的)”可知D项和A项是“kidults ”们喜欢做的事情,根据第三段中“That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children's book!(这样,地铁上的其他人就不会知道一个成年人正在读一本儿童读物了!)”可知B项也是“kidults”们喜欢做的事情,根据倒数第二段中“They cling to (舍不得放弃) childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them.(他们舍不得放弃童年是因为忙碌而充满压力的都市生活让他们害怕)”可知“kidults”们害怕忙碌和充满压力的都市生活。故选C项。
【38题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“They cling to (舍不得放弃) childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them.(他们舍不得放弃童年是因为忙碌而充满压力的都市生活让他们害怕)”可推知,因为忙碌而充满压力的都市生活让一些成年人感到害怕,所以他们不愿意放弃童年,成为“kidults ”,从而产生了“kidults文化”。故选B项。
(B)
Have you ever had the experience of talking to someone and you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. We’ve all had that feeling. But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?
Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observing what they do with their body. When people are lying they tend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far form their body. They don’t want to take up very much space because they don’t want to be noticed. Sometimes a person who is lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the truth.
Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question“did you steal Fatima’s bag?”,they may answer with something like“Fatima is my friend, why would I do that?”in this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.
Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will appear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying.
It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. If you’re a good listener, you’ll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.
Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it doesn’t mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you won’t need to very often.
39. By saying“Liars also use deflection.”,the writer means that liars may ______.
A. tell great stories B. change tone of voice
C. ask a question in reply D. avoid direct answers
40. According to the passage, a person could be lying if he or she ___.
A. offers more information than necessary
B. appears to be shy or nervous
C. changes the subject of the conversation
D. speaks very fast and vaguely
41. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?
A. liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies
B. we can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation
C. liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking
D. we make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation
42. The passage mainly talks about ____.
A. who deceives us B. why people tell lies
C. how to detect lies D. what to do with liars
【答案】39. D 40. A 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了可以通过一些技巧来判断人是否在撒谎,但有时也要避免误用,不要把害羞和紧张当作撒谎。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。题目问:作者说Liars also use deflection意味着说撒谎者可能会做什么?第三段中“For example, if you ask a liar the question“did you steal Fatima’s bag?”,……but they are also not answering the question. ”,提到撒谎者没有回答这个问题,故选D。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章,一个人如果做什么就是在撒谎?第四段中“Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. ”撒谎者会给出太多细节,他们会过度解释事情,选项A是提供比必需的要多的信息,符合题干,故选A。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。第三段:“It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you.…… silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. ……which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.”。如果你要创设一种安静的氛围,撒谎者就会感到困难,他们得不到你对他们编织故事的反馈,这就叫撒谎不攻自破,D选项符合文章所给的细节,故选D。
【42题详解】
主旨大意题。文章介绍了从肢体语言、谈话内容、谈话题材到谈话氛围如何去识别人是不是在撒谎,第一段最后一句:“But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?”,提示了文章主旨,选项C符合文章主旨,故选C。
(C)
Mental illness and disability were family problems for English people living between 1660 and 1800. Most women and men who suffered from mental illness were not institutionalized as this was the period before the extensive building of mental hospitals. Instead, they were housed at home, and cared for by other family members.
Now a new study by Cambridge historian Dr. Elizabeth Foyster will reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives.
Much has been written about the insane themselves but few studies have considered mental illness from the perspective of the carers. The lifetime burden of caring for those individuals whose mental development did not progress beyond childhood, and who contemporaries labeled as ‘idiots’ or ‘fools’, has been little explored by historians. Foyster’s research, which has been funded by the Leverhulme Trust, will carefully examine the emotional and economic consequences for families at a time when the Poor Law bound them to look after their mentally ill and disabled family members.
By asking key questions about the impact of ‘care in the community’ in the 18th century, Foyster hopes that her research will bridge social and medical history. Specifically, she aims to provide an historical perspective for contemporary debates such as how resources can be stretched to provide for children with learning difficulties and an aging population.
“The stresses and strains of family were worsened by high infant mortality and low life expectancy, and many individuals were pushed towards mental breakdown,” she explained. “Moreover, inherited conditions, senility(高龄) and what today would be described as ‘special needs’ could put great emotional demands on family members who had primary responsibility for their sick or disabled relatives.”
The research will shed light upon how caring for the mentally ill and disabled raised difficult issues for families about the limits of intergenerational responsibility, and whether family ties were weakened or strengthened by the experience. The questions of how far shame was attached to having insanity or idiocy within a family, and at what point families began to seek outside help, will also be addressed.
“The family must have seemed an inescapable feature of daily life between 1660 and 1800,” said Foyster. “Although there were those who were abandoned and rejected, for the majority, mental disability was accommodated within the family unit. I aim to get to the heart of what this really meant for people’s lives.”
43. Which is NOT the reason why those mentally ill and disabled were not institutionalized from 1660 to 1800?
A. Mental illness and disability were family problems then.
B. The extensive building of mental hospitals didn’t start yet.
C. They were abandoned by the government and the family.
D. The family would be found guilty if they didn’t care for them.
44. Why does Foyster want to carry out this study?
A. Because it can provide some food for thought for some current social issues.
B. Because the stresses and strains of family life have driven many people crazy.
C. Because she’s looking for ways to communicate with the sick or disabled people.
D. Because the limits of intergenerational responsibility in such families, interest her.
45. Which question will NOT be studied in the research?
A. How should resources today be stretched to provide for an aging population?
B. How did caring for the sick and disabled affect the family’s earning power?
C. How shameful did a family feel when their insane or disabled relatives were found out?
D. At what point did those families have to begin to look for outside help?
46. The passage is written in order to ________.
A. reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives
B. provide an historical perspective to contemporary debates
C. shed light upon whether family ties were weakened or strengthened
D. introduce a new historical study carried out by a Cambridge historian
【答案】43. C 44. A 45. A 46. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了剑桥历史学家伊丽莎白·福斯特博士的一项新研究将揭示照顾精神病患者和残疾亲属对家庭的影响。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“as this was the period before the extensive building of mental hospitals.”可知,这是在精神病院广泛建立之前的时期,根据第一段中的“Instead, they were housed at home, and cared for by other family members.”可知,相反,他们被安置在家里,由其他家庭成员照顾(当时精神疾病和残疾主要是家庭问题),根据第三段中的“at a time when the Poor Law bound them to look after their mentally ill and disabled family members.”可知,当时的济贫法规定家庭必须照顾患有精神疾病和残疾的家庭成员(不照顾他们就会被判有罪),以上三点是1660年至1800年精神病患者和残疾人没有被收容的原因,文中并没有提到原因是他们被政府和家庭遗弃。故C项正确。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的Specifically, she aims to provide an historical perspective for contemporary debates such as how resources can be stretched to provide for children with learning difficulties and an aging population”可知,具体地说,她旨在为当代的争论提供一个历史视角,例如如何利用资源为有学习困难和人口老龄化的儿童提供帮助。由此可知,她进行这项研究的原因是它能为当前的社会问题提供一些发人深思的东西。故A项正确。
【45题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“will carefully examine the emotional and economic consequences for families at a time when the Poor Law bound them to look after their mentally ill and disabled family members.”可知,该研究将仔细研究在济贫法规定家庭必须照顾他们的精神病和残疾家庭成员的情况下照顾精神病患者和残疾人给家庭造成的经济后果,再根据倒数第二段中的“The questions of how far shame was attached to having insanity or idiocy within a family, and at what point families began to seek outside help, will also be addressed.”可知,我们还将讨论家庭中的精神错乱或白痴与羞耻感之间的关系,以及家庭在什么时候开始寻求外界帮助的问题,以上三个方面是该项研究要研究的内容,而没有提到要研究当今的资源应如何用于应对人口老龄化。故A项正确。
【46题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Now a new study by Cambridge historian Dr. Elizabeth Foyster will reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives.”可知,本文主要介绍了剑桥历史学家伊丽莎白·福斯特博士的一项新研究将揭示照顾精神病患者和残疾亲属对家庭的影响,本文的目的就是介绍这项新的历史研究。故D项正确。
【点睛】涉及到文章意图的推理判断题难度较大,抓住文章主题是关键,例如本篇第4题,根据第二段“Now a new study by Cambridge historian Dr. Elizabeth Foyster will reveal the impact on families of caring for mentally ill and disabled relatives.”可知,本文主要介绍了剑桥历史学家伊丽莎白·福斯特博士的一项新研究将揭示照顾精神病患者和残疾亲属对家庭的影响,因此本文的目的就是介绍这项新的历史研究。故D项正确。
Section C (共8分。每题2分)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
People discuss their problems with friends in the hope that they’ll gain some insight into how to solve them. And even if they don’t find a way to solve their problems, it feels good to let off some steam. ___47___ How problems are discussed, though, can be the difference between halving a problem or doubling it.
The term psychologists use for negative problem sharing is “co-rumination”. Co-rumination is the mutual encouragement to discuss problems repeatedly going over the same problems, anticipating future problems and focusing on negative feelings.
___48___ In a study involving children aged seven to 15 years of age, researchers found that co-rumination in both boys and girls is associated with “high-quality” and close friendships. However, in girls, it was also associated with anxiety and depression (the same association was not found with the boys). And studies suggest that co-rumination isn’t just a problem for girls. Co-rumination with work colleagues can increase the risk of stress and burn out, one study suggests.
___49___ In a group of adults, the effects of co-rumination was compared between face-to-face contact, telephone contact, texting and social media. The positive effects of co-rumination were found in face-to-face contact, telephone contact and texting, but not in social media. The negative aspects of co-rumination (anxiety) was found in face-to-face communication and telephone contact, but not texting or social media. Verbal forms of communication seem to enhance both the positive and negative aspects of co-rumination more than non-verbal communication.
Discussing problems with friends doesn’t always have to lead to worsening mental health, as long as the discussion involves finding solutions and the person with the problem acts on those solutions. Then, relationships can be positive and beneficial to both parties. ___50___
A. Research shows that co-rumination is a double-edged sword.
B. In that way, a problem shared can really be a problem halved.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to co-ruminate with their close friends.
D. Indeed, having close friends to trust may protect you against poor mental health.
E. This human tendency to work things out in one’s mind, is common.
F. How you co-ruminate matters too.
【答案】47. D 48. A 49. F 50. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了与朋友间的共同反刍是一把双刃剑,关键是我们以何种方式进行共同反刍让其产生积极的影响。
【47题详解】
空前说人们与朋友讨论他们的问题,希望能对如何解决问题有所了解,即使他们找不到解决问题的办法,发泄一下情绪也感觉不错,此处总结上文,讲的是和朋友讨论对精神上有好处,故D项(事实上,有亲密的朋友可以让你免受精神疾病的伤害)符合语境。
【48题详解】
空后说在一项涉及7至15岁儿童的研究中,研究人员发现,男孩和女孩的共同反刍与“高质量”和亲密的友谊有关,然而,在女孩中,它也与焦虑和抑郁症有关,而且一项研究表明,与同事一起反刍会增加压力和精疲力竭的风险,这说明共同反刍既有利也有弊,故A项(研究表明,共同反刍是一把双刃剑)符合语境。
【49题详解】
空后说在一组成人中,比较了面对面接触、电话接触、短信和社交媒体对共同反刍的影响,在面对面交流、电话交流和短信交流中,共反刍的积极作用明显,而在社交媒体中则不明显,在面对面的交流和电话联系中发现了共同反刍的消极方面,而不是短信或社交媒体,也就是说采取何种方式共同反刍很重要,故F项(如何共同反刍也很重要)符合语境。
【50题详解】
与朋友讨论问题并不一定会导致心理健康恶化,只要讨论涉及到找到解决方案,而有问题的人会根据这些解决方案采取行动,而后,关系可以是积极的,对双方都有利,此处总结上文,讲的是这种积极的反刍方式带来的影响,故B项(这样,共同的问题就可以真正地减半)符合语境。
Ⅴ. Verb filling (共10分,每题1分)
51. Traveling abroad is the thing enjoyed by most people; but there are also those who feel uncomfortable, frightened, and insecure because of cultural differences. This ________ (know) as ‘culture shock’.(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】is known
【解析】
【详解】句意:出国旅行是大多数人喜欢的事;但也有一些人因为文化差异感到不适、恐惧和没有安全感。这被称为“文化冲击”。主语This和know之间是被动关系,陈述客观事实用一般现在时的被动语态,结构为“am/is/are+过去分词”,主语This为单数,know的过去分词是known,所以谓语动词为is known。
52. Here are several things to do if you want to avoid culture shock: Become aware of what ________ (go) on around you, and why. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】is going
【解析】
【详解】句意:如果你想避免文化冲击,可以做以下几件事:留意你周围正在发生的事情,以及其发生的原因。此处强调当下周遭正在进行的动态,此时用现在进行时,此处主语what指代抽象的“情况、事件”,视作单数,be动词用is。
53. On a bright Friday afternoon in spring, Sumeja Tulic had every reason to enjoy walking the streets of New York, a city she ________ (move) to nine months earlier from London to attend journalism school. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had moved
【解析】
【详解】句意:在一个明媚的春日周五下午,苏梅亚・图利奇完全有理由享受漫步纽约街头的时光,她九个月前从伦敦搬到这座城市就读新闻学院。提示词move(搬)作定语从句的谓语,结合时间状语“nine months earlier”和主句时态可知,动作发生在过去的过去,用过去完成时had moved。
54. The much-loved Australian cartoon about Bluey, a seven-year-old blue dog, has been a worldwide phenomenon since it ________ (release) back in 2018. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】was released
【解析】
【详解】句意:这部备受喜爱的澳大利亚动画片讲述了一只七岁的蓝色小狗布鲁伊的故事,自2018年上映以来已在全球引起轰动。提示词release(上映)作时间状语从句的谓语,意为“发行”,与主语it之间是被动关系;主句中使用了现在完成时态,since引导的时间状语从句中应用一般过去时的被动语态;且主语是单数代词,谓语应用单数形式was released。
55. I ________ (prepare) for the upcoming high school life for the past month, so I feel a bit excited now. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】have been preparing
【解析】
【详解】句意:我在过去的一个月里一直在为即将到来的高中生活做准备,所以我现在觉得有点兴奋。根据时间状语for the past month可知,此处表示从过去某一时间开始一直持续到现在的动作,且这个动作还可能继续下去,用现在完成进行时。
56. Unlike most book clubs, the rules here are simple: Bring whatever book you happen ________ (read) at the moment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be reading
【解析】
【详解】句意:与大多数读书俱乐部不同,这里的规则很简单:带上你此刻恰好正在读的任何一本书。happen to do是固定搭配,意为“恰好做某事”,其中不定式作宾语,结合“at the moment”可知,强调正在进行,应用不定式的进行式to be reading。
57. By the time the teacher ________ (come) in, the students had already started their discussion. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】came
【解析】
【详解】句意:老师进来时,学生们已经开始了讨论。By the time引导时间状语从句,提示词作从句谓语,表示“进来”,主句用过去完成时,从句是其参照时间点,用一般过去时态,come的过去式是came。
58. This time next week, we ________ (lie) on the golden beach in Sanya, enjoying the warm sunshine and listening to the rhythm of the waves. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】will be lying
【解析】
【详解】句意:下周这个时候,我们将躺在三亚的金色沙滩上,享受着温暖的阳光,听着海浪的节奏。提示词lie(躺)作谓语,结合“This time next week”可知,描述将来某个时刻正在进行的动作,应用将来进行时will be lying。
59. It ________ (be) several minutes before we realized what was happening. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】was
【解析】
【详解】句意:过了好几分钟我们才意识到发生了什么。此空考查固定句型It be + 时间段 + before…,表“过了多久才……”,从句realized为一般过去时,主句时态保持一致,所以应填was。
60. The minister quit, and the government hoped that the scandal ________ (go) unnoticed in the month to come. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】would go
【解析】
【详解】句意:这位部长辞职了,政府希望这起丑闻在接下来的一个月里不会被人注意到。根据时间状语in the month to come可知,此处是站在过去的时间点,对将来的预期,应用过去将来时,谓语用would do的形式。
Ⅵ. Translation(共10分,3+3+4)
61. 这位导演萌生了制作数字时间胶囊的想法,于是邀请世界各地的人们记录下他们的生活。(so)(汉译英)
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【答案】The director came up with the idea of creating a digital time capsule, so he invited people from all over the world to record their lives.
【解析】
【详解】“这位导演”表达为the director;“萌生……想法”表达为come up with the idea of...;“制作数字时间胶囊”表达为creating a digital time capsule,作介词宾语;“邀请某人做某事”表达为invite sb. to do sth.;“世界各地的人们”表达为people from all over the world;“记录下他们的生活”表达为record their lives。句子描述的是过去发生的动作,使用一般过去时,用so来衔接前后两个谓语动作。
62. 来自不同文化的人们,从不同的视角看待财富、家庭及对待长辈的态度。(perspective)(汉译英)
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【答案】People from different cultures view wealth, family as well as attitudes towards the elderly from different perspectives.
【解析】
【详解】“来自不同文化的”表达为from different cultures,作后置定语修饰主语people“人们”;“从不同的视角”表达为from different perspectives;“看待财富、家庭及对待长辈的态度”表达为view wealth, family as well as attitudes towards the elderly。该句描述的是客观普遍的社会现象,使用一般现在时。
63. 长安作为丝绸之路的起点,将中国与世界紧密相连;毫无疑问,如今的西安也是最受外国游客欢迎的旅游目的地之一。(connect)(汉译英)
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【答案】Chang’an, the starting point of the Silk Road, connected China closely to the world; there is no doubt that Xi’an today is also one of the most popular tourist destinations for foreign visitors.
【解析】
【详解】表示“长安作为丝绸之路的起点”用Chang’an, the starting point of the Silk Road,作主语;“将中国与世界紧密相连”用connect China closely to the world,描述过去发生的事情,用一般过去时,谓语用过去式;“毫无疑问”用固定句型there is no doubt that...,从句中“如今的西安也是最受外国游客欢迎的旅游目的地之一”用Xi’an today is also one of the most popular tourist destinations for foreign visitors。
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