
?2021學(xué)年第一學(xué)期期中杭州地區(qū)(含周邊)重點中學(xué)
高二年級英語學(xué)科試題
第Ⅰ卷 選擇題部分
第一部分:聽力(共兩節(jié),滿分30分)
第一節(jié):(共5小題;每小題1.5分,滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題,從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后,你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.15. C. £9.18.
答案是B。
1. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
Where was the man from?
A. Australia. B. New Zealand. C. England.
2. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
How will the woman get to the city center?
A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
3. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
How does the man feel now?
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Sleepy.
4. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about?
A. What to eat for lunch. B. Whether to eat out. C. When to have lunch.
5. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Signing for a box.
B. Collecting the woman’s information.
C. Filling out a form.
第二節(jié):(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題,從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前,你將有時間閱讀各個小題,每小題5秒鐘;聽完后,各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
6. Why does the man make the call?
A. To advertise for a program. B. To answer a message. C. To ask for money.
7. Which sport needs an extra pay?
A. Swimming. B. Golf. C. Horse-riding.
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
8. What does the woman think of the Shakespeare play?
A. It is boring. B. It is moving. C. It is wonderful.
9. Where does the woman want to go tonight?
A. To a disco. B. To a cinema. C. To a restaurant.
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
10. How did the woman know about the hotel?
A. From a friend. B. From a newspaper. C. From the Internet.
11. When will the woman’s family leave the hotel?
A. On August 23rd. B. On August 30th. C. On September 6th.
12. What do we know about the woman?
A. She has one child.
B. She takes the man’s advice.
C. She will book rooms next to each other.
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter.
14. What does the girl want to do the next three weeks?
A. Prepare for an exam. B. Have a rest. C. Go camping.
15. Why does the girl need a break from her friends?
A. She doesn’t get along well with them.
B. She’d like to have some time for her study.
C. She has different interests from her friends.
16. Why doesn’t the girl help Mr. Atkins with the horse?
A. She is too young. B. She has no time. C. She doesn’t love to do that.
聽下面一段獨白,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
17. What does the speaker sometimes have for breakfast?
A. A piece of bread. B. A sandwich. C. Tomatoes.
18. When does the speaker have her main meal of the day?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.
19. What does the speaker like to have at the end of the dinner?
A. A cookie. B. Ice-cream. C. A piece of fruit.
20. What do we know about the speaker?
A. She likes oranges. B. She loves meat. C. She is on a diet.
第二部分:閱讀(共兩節(jié),滿分50分)
第一節(jié):(共15小題;每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
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?Applicants will teach their first language only.
?Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申 請)now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
Apply with C.V. and send letters to:
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Fax:33148014804
Or visit our website:www.teachjp.com
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
21. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce a language school in Japan.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
22. If you want to work in Japan you should ________.
A. have some working experience B. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plans D. know how to use computers
23. Before going to Japan, you need ________.
A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to find a place to live
C. to write a letter to the manager in Japan D. to take some computer courses
B
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren't for the pleasure they give, it wouldn't be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(縮回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I'll think about that tomorrow.
24. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?
A. A lot of care and the right soil
B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing
C. Tomato plants grown alongside
D. Cages placed around the roots
25. The writer planted the tomato because .
A. it cost only $1.25
B. the soil was just right for it
C. there was room for it in the garden
D. the roses' branches needed to be covered
26. This year the writer's roses were .
A. removed from the rose bed
B. picked along with the tomatoes
C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight
D. largely hidden under the tomato plant
27. By saying "the prize so dearly won" in paragraph 5, the writer wants to .
A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
B. show the hardship of growing the roses
C. express her liking for the roses
D. express her care for the tomatoes
C
The People Behind the Music
Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.
Songwriters
Before you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.
Arrangers
After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.
Recording Engineers
Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.
Studio Musicians
Not every musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
28. The article is mainly about________.
A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoy B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a role in creating music D. instrumentalists who work in the background
29. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin?
A. to give an example of a songwriting team
B. to explain how to become a pop music legend
C. to compare them with other talented songwriters
D. to persuade readers to buy their CDs
30. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin?
A. He plays both piano and guitar.
B. He is less famous than Elton John.
C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.
D. He writes the music that has made Elton John’s lyrics famous.
31. Which statement would the author probably agree with?
A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.
B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.
D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
D
What happens when we need medical treatment? In the past, some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicine—one modern and Western and the other ancient and Eastern—used to have nothing to do with each other.
In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (綜合的)medicine or complementary medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.
One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick. And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition.
32. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph?
A. to give readers advice about staying healthy
B. to inform readers about a principle of integrative medicine
C. to recommend modern medicine rather than traditional therapies
D to explain why most people don’t believe in holistic or integrative medicine
33. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea?
A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.
B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.
C. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy.
D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
34. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine?
A It costs less than medical care in hospitals.
B. It helps patients feel healthier even when they’re not sick.
C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.
D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.
35. What’s the best title for the article?
A. Western Medicine B. Herbal Medicine
C. Advances in Medical Technology D. Combining New and Old Medicine
第二節(jié):(共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. ____36____
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen?
____37____ It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.
However money is not the only factor in its success. ____38____ New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children.
While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven. ____39____
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad.____40____
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
A. Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.
B. Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government.
C. Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.
D. However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed.
E. Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.
F. Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.
G. It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.
第三部分:語言運用(共兩節(jié),滿分30分)
第一節(jié):(共15小題;每小題1分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to ____41____
People — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that ____42____ actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. ____43____, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in ____44____ how well students do in school.
Curiosity also ____45____ us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers, and confident enough to ____46____ it. Asking the questions that help us ____47____ the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have ____48____ and incredibly important benefits. ____49____, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (線圈) and a magnet (磁鐵)_____50_____ he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn't clear what use this would have, but it actually made _____51_____ available for use in technology, and so changed the world.
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to _____52_____ why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains _____53_____ a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such _____54_____, but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to _____55_____ its many dangers!
41. A. warn B. scold C. beg D. order
42. A. creativity B. intelligence C. curiosity D. imagination
43. A. As a result B. In turn C. In addition D. In fact
44. A. checking B. determining C. discovering D. describing
45. A. allows B. requires C. convinces D. reminds
46. A. know B. deny C. admit D. report
47. A. cover B. bridge C. widen D. identify
48. A. unfamiliar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. uncertain
49. A. For example B. In return C. For one thing D. On the other hand
50 A. then B. as C. while D. when
51. A. coil B. electricity C. magnet D. energy
52. A. prove B. indicate C. explain D. understand
53. A. release B. reduce C. reproduce D. refresh
54. A. comfort B. pleasure C. excitement D. thrill
55. A. cause B. ignore C. face D. survive
第Ⅱ卷 非選擇題部分
第二節(jié):(共10小題;每小題1. 5分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)單詞或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Breathe is Sarah Crossan's second novel, written in 2012. The main characters are three ____56____ (teenagers) with different abilities. It ____57____ (set) in a terrible future, a world with very little oxygen, so most of the animals and humans are dead. The survivors live in cities ____58____ (protect) by roofs. The three friends have to leave the safety of their city ____59____ (find) a mysterious place called The Grove. What I really loved was the plot, ____60____ is full of action and mystery. It is an exciting book, and I couldn't put it down.
____61____ thing that I really liked was the way the story is told by the three main characters. This means you get to see ____62____ same events in different ways. Alina is strong and angry, Bea is smart but also the bravest, ____63____ Quinn is smart and funny. They all have qualities that you can understand.
One thing that lets the book down is the sudden change in Alina's personality. Half way through the novel, she becomes ____64____ (kind) and more loving, but I didn't understand why.
I would really recommend Breathe. It reminds us that a lot of the things that we need—trees, water, air—may not be here forever. We need to protect our planet. But ____65____ makes it really worth reading is its vision of the future.
第四部分:寫作(共兩節(jié),滿分40分)
第一節(jié):(滿分15分)
66. 假如你是學(xué)生李華,你向網(wǎng)站summerwork.com負(fù)責(zé)人Mr.Smith申請刊登在該網(wǎng)站關(guān)于暑假家庭護工(caregiver)的工作。請你寫一封申請信,內(nèi)容包括:
1. 寫信目的;
2. 個人優(yōu)勢;
3. 表達(dá)愿望。
注意:
1. 寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80-100之間;
2. 請在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
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第二節(jié):(滿分25分)
67. 閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
Writer and philosopher Johana Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.” But I was not thinking about the golden chain of kindness one day when a very old and broken-down automobile parked in front of my house. During those years, we lived in a small town just across the street from the church I served, and travelers in need constantly found their way to my house.
I was growing bored with helping the numerous people who stopped by almost every day. I was frequently awakened in the middle of an otherwise good night’s sleep to get out in the cold and help someone passing through. Once our property was damaged on purpose; once I drove through storm in order to get two people to safety; many times I felt taken for granted by penniless motorists or hitchhikers who did not thank me for the help they received and some even complained that I could have done more. I had lost my faith in the basic goodness of others for a while and, though I still offered assistance, sometimes I inwardly (內(nèi)心) wished they could just go away.
But one day, a young man with a week-old beard (胡須) climbed from the broken-down car. He had no money and no food. He asked if I could give him some work and then offer him some petrol and a meal. I told him that if he wanted to work for me, he could cut the grass, but actually the work wasn’t necessary.
Though sweaty and hungry, he worked hard. Because of the afternoon heat, I expected him to give up before the job was completed. But he continued and, and after a long while, he sat tiredly down in the shade. I thanked him for his work and gave him what he needed. When I offered him a little extra money for a task which was particularly well done, he didn’t accept it.
注意:
1. 續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右;
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Paragraph 1
“No, thank you,” he said in a heavily accented speech.
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Paragraph 2
He probably thought I helped him out that day. However,
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2021學(xué)年第一學(xué)期期中杭州地區(qū)(含周邊)重點中學(xué)
高二年級英語學(xué)科試題
第Ⅰ卷 選擇題部分
第一部分:聽力(共兩節(jié),滿分30分)
第一節(jié):(共5小題;每小題1.5分,滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題,從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后,你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.15. C. £9.18.
答案是B。
1. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
Where was the man from?
A. Australia. B. New Zealand. C. England.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: You’re Australian, aren’t you?
M: No, I was born in London, although my mother is from New Zealand.
2. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
How will the woman get to the city center?
A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: You will arrive at the city center in less than 15 minutes by bus.
W: What else can I take?
M: Taxies are expensive. You can also take a subway. It comes every 2 minutes.
W: I’ll go to the subway station right now.
3. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
How does the man feel now?
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Sleepy.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: They’re shouting and dancing excitedly all day long.
M: Isn’t it terrible? I can’t focus on my studies.
W: Neither can I. I even can’t fall into sleep.
4. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
What are the speakers talking about?
A. What to eat for lunch. B. Whether to eat out. C. When to have lunch.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Will we go out for lunch?
W: I think we should have it sent to our house.
M: You’re right. There’pl be a football match in a minute.
5. 【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Signing for a box.
B. Collecting the woman’s information.
C. Filling out a form.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Please write your name on this line.
M: Which, my first name or last name?
W: Your family name, and then your first name. And since you are not married, please put a mark in the Single box.
第二節(jié):(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題,從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前,你將有時間閱讀各個小題,每小題5秒鐘;聽完后,各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
6. Why does the man make the call?
A. To advertise for a program. B. To answer a message. C. To ask for money.
7. Which sport needs an extra pay?
A. Swimming. B. Golf. C. Horse-riding.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello?
M: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the program you’ve booked, asking which sports are included in the cost?
W: Yeah, that’s true.
M: Well, there is an extra pay for swimming but if you want to play golf, that’s free for all hotel guests and horse-riding is also for you at no extra money, which is good because I think you are interested in that.
W: That’s great! Is that all?
M: Yes. Please let me know if I can help you with any other information. Goodbye.
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
8 What does the woman think of the Shakespeare play?
A. It is boring. B. It is moving. C. It is wonderful.
9. Where does the woman want to go tonight?
A. To a disco. B. To a cinema. C. To a restaurant.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】M: What would you like to do tonight?
W: I don’t know. Have you got any idea?
M: How about going to see Hamlet? I’ve heard it’s really good.
W: Oh, I don’t know. Last time I went to see a Shakespeare play, I fell asleep.
M: Really? I suppose we could go to the disco or a restaurant if you prefer.
W: I don’t think so. Certainly not the disco, anyway. I’d really rather go to see the film at the Odeon. It’s that new thriller that everyone’s talking about. It has many great actors in it.
M: Oh yes. What a good idea!
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
10. How did the woman know about the hotel?
A. From a friend. B. From a newspaper. C. From the Internet.
11. When will the woman’s family leave the hotel?
A. On August 23rd. B. On August 30th. C. On September 6th.
12. What do we know about the woman?
A. She has one child.
B. She takes the man’s advice.
C. She will book rooms next to each other.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Atlas Hotel, can I help you?
W: Oh yes, a friend told me about your ad on a paper.
M: Yes, and you can visit our website too.
W: I’d like to book some rooms, please.
M: When would you like to stay here?
W: Well, we’ve booked flights on the 23rd of August.
M: OK, how long do you want to stay?
W: Last year we only stayed a week, and this time we thought two weeks, until September 6th, if it’s possible.
M: That looks fine.
W: And we’ve got two children, and I was wondering if you have any rooms that are next to each other?
M: Let’s see. I’m afraid that isn’t possible, but we have what we call a family room, which can take two adults and two children.
W: Oh, that sounds perfect.
聽下面一段較長對話,回答以下小題?!敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter.
14. What does the girl want to do the next three weeks?
A. Prepare for an exam. B. Have a rest. C. Go camping.
15. Why does the girl need a break from her friends?
A. She doesn’t get along well with them.
B. She’d like to have some time for her study.
C. She has different interests from her friends.
16. Why doesn’t the girl help Mr. Atkins with the horse?
A. She is too young. B. She has no time. C. She doesn’t love to do that.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】M: What are you going to do for the next three weeks?
W: Nothing. I’ve been so busy at school recently, with my exams and everything; I just want to relax for a while.
M: But surely you want to do something … have some friends round?
W: I’d just like to have some time to myself. And to be honest, I need a break from my friends. All they ever do is talk about pop-stars. None of them seems to be interested in my kind of things.
M: Then how about you, your brother Alex, your mum and me going off to the beach for a couple of days; you know Alex loves camping and your mum and I could easily take some time off work.
W: It’s spring! Camping near the sea will be cold. I just want to relax in my warm bedroom.
M: OK. But I thought you were going to help Mr. Atkins with his horse. What happened to that idea?
W: Well, I’d love to do that. But he said I was too young to look after a horse on my own.
聽下面一段獨白,回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻,請去附件查看】
17. What does the speaker sometimes have for breakfast?
A. A piece of bread. B. A sandwich. C. Tomatoes.
18. When does the speaker have her main meal of the day?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.
19. What does the speaker like to have at the end of the dinner?
A. A cookie. B. Ice-cream. C. A piece of fruit.
20. What do we know about the speaker?
A. She likes oranges. B. She loves meat. C. She is on a diet.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Well, for breakfast sometimes I have a glass of orange juice and milk, and a piece of fruit, and a piece of bread, if I get hungry, with butter on it. Sometimes I’pl have fried eggs, with cheese on it. And that’s my basic breakfast. My lunch is a sandwich with cheese, cabbages and tomatoes. Sometimes I have sandwiches with peanut and butter. Followed by a piece of fruit again, apples are really good. And then I’pl have a cookie or something like that for dessert. Dinner times, that’s when I have a big meal, I love hamburgers, or anything that has meat in it. And then I follow all that up with dessert at the end, and ice-cream is my favourite food, so that’s a nice dessert.
第二部分:閱讀(共兩節(jié),滿分50分)
第一節(jié):(共15小題;每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Tired of Working in Your Country?
With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka(大阪)starting September/October 2004 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French.
?Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.
?Accommodation(住宿), and other necessary documents (文件)will be ready before you leave.
?Applicants will teach their first language only.
?Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply(申 請)now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
Apply with C.V. and send letters to:
NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT 3/2)
34, Bd. Haussmann,75009 Paris, France
Fax:33148014804
Or visit our website:www.teachjp.com
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
21. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce a language school in Japan.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
22. If you want to work in Japan you should ________.
A. have some working experience B. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plans D. know how to use computers
23. Before going to Japan, you need ________.
A. to see the manager of NOVA France B. to find a place to live
C. to write a letter to the manager in Japan D. to take some computer courses
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一則招聘廣告,招聘有意到大阪教授外國語言的老師。
【21題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段的描述“We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2011 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French”(我們現(xiàn)在在大阪有英語、德語、西班牙語和法語教師的職位空缺,從2011年9 / 10月開始);可知這篇文章的目的是招聘教授語言的老師。故選B。
【22題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容“Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements”(日語不是必需,但良好的英語能力和實用的計算機知識是基本要求),可知去日本工作的人需要知道如何使用電腦。故選D。
【23題詳解】
推理判斷題題。文中“The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.”(經(jīng)理希望6月和7月在巴黎與成功的申請者見面和交談),說明在去日本之前,你需要去見NOVA France的經(jīng)理,故正確選項為A。
B
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren't for the pleasure they give, it wouldn't be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(縮回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I'll think about that tomorrow.
24. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?
A. A lot of care and the right soil
B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing
C. Tomato plants grown alongside
D. Cages placed around the roots
25. The writer planted the tomato because .
A. it cost only $1.25
B. the soil was just right for it
C. there was room for it in the garden
D. the roses' branches needed to be covered
26. This year the writer's roses were .
A. removed from the rose bed
B. picked along with the tomatoes
C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight
D. largely hidden under the tomato plant
27. By saying "the prize so dearly won" in paragraph 5, the writer wants to .
A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
B. show the hardship of growing the roses
C. express her liking for the roses
D. express her care for the tomatoes
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇記敘文。本文敘述了作者因為院里用空地,花了$1.25錢買了一棵西紅柿苗,卻影響了玫瑰花的成長,玫瑰花被蓋在西紅柿的苗下,找不著陽光,葉子發(fā)黃,并且給自己摘西紅柿也帶來了麻煩,一棵小小的西紅柿竟然帶來了這么大的麻煩這是作者沒有想到的。
【24題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段“Roses require a good deal of care(玫瑰需要精心照料)”和文章第四段“Soil conditions made just perfect for roses(土壤條件非常適合玫瑰生長)”可知,玫瑰的健康生長需要大量的照料和合適的土壤。故選A。
【25題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段“It was the space available in the garden that led me into planting just one little tomato plant.(園子里的空間讓我只種了一株小番茄。)”可知,作者種植西紅柿是因為園中有空地用來種植一棵西紅柿苗。故選C。
【26題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第四段“Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.(適合玫瑰生長的土壤條件對番茄來說更完美。每天澆水,加上充足的陽光和定期施肥,這株小植物長成了一棵高大的灌木。當(dāng)植物生長時,我在它周圍放置的籠子早已消失在厚厚的葉子下。)”和文章第五段“I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.(六月,我在摘番茄的時候,發(fā)現(xiàn)兩朵盛開的白玫瑰完全被遮住了,但它們很弱,葉子已經(jīng)因為缺少陽光而變黃了。)”可推知,今年作者的玫瑰花大部分藏在番茄樹下。故選D。
【27題詳解】
詞句猜測題。根據(jù)上文“Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under(現(xiàn)在我在收獲果實時面臨著雙重的任務(wù);首先,我必須在樹葉中找到紅色的,這意味著我?guī)缀跻沽⑵饋?,一旦找到,我就必須向下伸手)”可知,作者想要表明摘西紅柿很困難。故選A。
C
The People Behind the Music
Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.
Songwriters
Before you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.
Arrangers
After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.
Recording Engineers
Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.
Studio Musicians
Not every musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
28. The article is mainly about________.
A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoy B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a role in creating music D. instrumentalists who work in the background
29. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin?
A. to give an example of a songwriting team
B. to explain how to become a pop music legend
C. to compare them with other talented songwriters
D. to persuade readers to buy their CDs
30. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin?
A. He plays both piano and guitar.
B. He is less famous than Elton John.
C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.
D. He writes the music that has made Elton John’s lyrics famous.
31. Which statement would the author probably agree with?
A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.
B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.
D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了音樂行業(yè)中幕后工作的四種類型,包括詞曲作者、編曲師、錄音師以及工作室音樂家。
【28題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據(jù)第一段“Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.(唱歌的歌手和演奏樂器的表演者,而唱歌的歌手只是參與制作你喜歡的音樂的一部分人。音樂產(chǎn)業(yè)中的大多數(shù)人都在“幕后”工作,但他們在音樂過程中扮演的角色是非常重要的)”結(jié)合文章主要介紹了音樂行業(yè)中幕后工作的四種類型,包括詞曲作者、編曲師、錄音師以及工作室音樂家??芍?,這篇文章主要是關(guān)于在音樂創(chuàng)作中起作用的人。故選C。
【29題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中“Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.(有些詞曲作者單獨工作,但許多歌曲創(chuàng)作團隊結(jié)合了詞作者(為歌曲寫詞)和作曲的器樂演奏者(通常是鋼琴演奏者或吉他手)的才能。流行音樂傳奇人物Elton John最著名的歌曲,包括《Tiny Dancer》和《Your Song》,都是Bernie Taupin作詞,你可能不知道他的名字)”可推知,作者提到了Elton John和Bernie Taupin是為了舉一個寫歌團隊的例子。故選A。
【30題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中“Pop music legend Elton John’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know. (流行音樂傳奇人物Elton John最著名的歌曲,包括《Tiny Dancer》和《Your Song》,都是Bernie Taupin作詞,你可能不知道他的名字)”可推知,作者暗示Bernie Taupin不如Elton John有名。故選B。
【31題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中“The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important. (音樂產(chǎn)業(yè)中的大多數(shù)人都在“幕后”工作,但他們在音樂過程中扮演的角色是非常重要的)”以及最后一段“Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.(許多人靠音樂謀生。你可能不認(rèn)識他們所有人的名字,但他們共同創(chuàng)造了你喜歡聽的歌曲)”可推知,C選項“在幕后工作的人做重要的工作”的觀點作者可能會同意。故選C。
D
What happens when we need medical treatment? In the past, some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicine—one modern and Western and the other ancient and Eastern—used to have nothing to do with each other.
In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (綜合的)medicine or complementary medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.
One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick. And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition.
32. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph?
A. to give readers advice about staying healthy
B. to inform readers about a principle of integrative medicine
C. to recommend modern medicine rather than traditional therapies
D. to explain why most people don’t believe in holistic or integrative medicine
33. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea?
A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.
B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.
C. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy.
D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
34. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine?
A. It costs less than medical care in hospitals.
B. It helps patients feel healthier even when they’re not sick.
C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.
D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.
35. What’s the best title for the article?
A. Western Medicine B. Herbal Medicine
C. Advances in Medical Technology D. Combining New and Old Medicine
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了近年來,世界各地的人們已經(jīng)開始承認(rèn)和接受現(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)科學(xué)和更多的傳統(tǒng)療法。這種新型醫(yī)學(xué)——綜合醫(yī)學(xué)或補充醫(yī)學(xué)——給人們帶來了醫(yī)學(xué)和醫(yī)學(xué)之外的好處。
【32題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第二段“This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (綜合的)medicine or complementary medicine”(這種新型醫(yī)學(xué)可以稱為綜合醫(yī)學(xué)或補充醫(yī)學(xué))以及“Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient”(這類藥物的一些原則包括通過幫助人們保持健康來預(yù)防疾病,以及根據(jù)每個病人的需要整合不同類型的治療方法),可知作者提到通過幫助人們保持健康來預(yù)防疾病是為了讓讀者了解中西醫(yī)結(jié)合的原則。故選B項。
【33題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第三段“ If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.”(如果你患有背痛,嘗試一些按摩療法來放松你的肌肉。如果你有過敏或哮喘,你可以嘗試順勢療法。如果你只是想提高你的力量和注意力,試試太極或瑜伽課)可知,本段是對各種服務(wù)的具體介紹。故本段的中心句為“ At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.”(在該中心,HMO成員提供各種服務(wù))。故選A項。
【34題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第四段的“Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects.”(使用這些輔助醫(yī)療服務(wù)的患者喜歡有一個替代手術(shù)或藥物及其副作用的選擇)可知,患者可以選擇補充治療、藥物治療或手術(shù)治療,故D項正確;根據(jù)第四段的“They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick?!保词箾]有生病,他們也喜歡讓自己感覺更好的活動和治療)可知,即使沒有生病,綜合醫(yī)學(xué)也能讓患者感覺更健康。故B項正確;根據(jù)“ And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay.”(從醫(yī)療衛(wèi)生組織的財務(wù)角度來看,盡可能預(yù)防疾病比住院要便宜得多)可知,它比醫(yī)院的醫(yī)療費用要低,故A項正確。而C項“醫(yī)生可以享受更放松的活動”沒有提到。故選C項。
【35題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章主題段第二段“In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (綜合的)medicine or complementary medicine.”(然而,近年來,世界各地的人們已經(jīng)開始承認(rèn)和接受現(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)科學(xué)和更多的傳統(tǒng)療法。這種新型醫(yī)學(xué)可以稱為綜合醫(yī)學(xué)或補充醫(yī)學(xué))結(jié)合及后文對綜合醫(yī)學(xué)的具體的服務(wù)和優(yōu)勢的具體介紹,可知文章主要講解的是綜合醫(yī)學(xué)——新老結(jié)合的醫(yī)學(xué)。D項“新老醫(yī)學(xué)的結(jié)合”可以作為本文的最佳標(biāo)題。故選D項。
第二節(jié):(共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. ____36____
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen?
____37____ It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.
However, money is not the only factor in its success. ____38____ New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children.
While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven. ____39____
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad.____40____
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
A. Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.
B. Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government.
C. Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.
D. However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed.
E. Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.
F. Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.
G. It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.
【答案】36. A 37. E 38. C 39. F 40. G
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了Abreu所創(chuàng)立的El Sistema。El Sistema是一個為來自不同社會背景的孩子們教授音樂的創(chuàng)新項目。它被許多來自低收入家庭的人視為繼續(xù)接受教育、擺脫貧困的一種方式。
【36題詳解】
根據(jù)上句“El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds.(El Sistema是一個為來自不同社會背景的孩子們教授音樂的創(chuàng)新項目)”可知,A項Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.?(然而,在40年前,這樣的想法似乎還很遙遠(yuǎn))符合題意,其中“such an idea”指代上句的“an Innovative program”且前后為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。故選A項。
【37題詳解】
根據(jù)后句“It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work.(它為參與該項目的50多萬名年輕音樂家支付樂器和教學(xué)費用,并為高年級學(xué)生提供每月補助金,作為他們努力工作的獎勵)”可知,此處講述的是資金的投入。由此可知,E項Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.(顯然,委內(nèi)瑞拉政府投入El Sistema的資源非常重要)符合題意。故選E項。
【38題詳解】
根據(jù)后句“New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week.(新生可以從三歲開始學(xué)習(xí),但學(xué)生和家長必須同意一套嚴(yán)格的規(guī)則,每天上課和排練一到四個小時,每周最多六天)”可知,此處在介紹紀(jì)律和承諾。由此可知,C項Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.( El Sistema的核心是注重紀(jì)律和承諾)符合題意。故選C項。
【39題詳解】
本段的中心句為“While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance.(雖然紀(jì)律很重要,但音樂訓(xùn)練也強調(diào)樂趣、團隊精神、身體表達(dá)和表演的價值)”可知,F(xiàn)項Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience.(課程主要以小組形式進(jìn)行,所有的班級都致力于在觀眾面前表演一個作品)符合題意,具體介紹了訓(xùn)練的課程和表演的安排。故選F項。
【40題詳解】
根據(jù)上文“El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. (El Sistema被許多來自低收入家庭的人視為繼續(xù)接受教育、擺脫貧困的一種方式)”可知,本段主要寫El Sistema的好處。由此可知,G項It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.(它還被認(rèn)為改善了不同社區(qū)之間的關(guān)系,并使許多兒童免于卷入幫派和暴力)符合題意,過渡自然。故選G項。
第三部分:語言運用(共兩節(jié),滿分30分)
第一節(jié):(共15小題;每小題1分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to ____41____
People — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that ____42____ actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. ____43____, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in ____44____ how well students do in school.
Curiosity also ____45____ us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers, and confident enough to ____46____ it. Asking the questions that help us ____47____ the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have ____48____ and incredibly important benefits. ____49____, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (線圈) and a magnet (磁鐵)_____50_____ he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn't clear what use this would have, but it actually made _____51_____ available for use in technology, and so changed the world.
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to _____52_____ why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains _____53_____ a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such _____54_____, but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to _____55_____ its many dangers!
41. A. warn B. scold C. beg D. order
42. A. creativity B. intelligence C. curiosity D. imagination
43. A. As a result B. In turn C. In addition D. In fact
44. A. checking B. determining C. discovering D. describing
45. A. allows B. requires C. convinces D. reminds
46. A. know B. deny C. admit D. report
47. A. cover B. bridge C. widen D. identify
48. A. unfamiliar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. uncertain
49. A. For example B. In return C. For one thing D. On the other hand
50. A. then B. as C. while D. when
51. A. coil B. electricity C. magnet D. energy
52 A. prove B. indicate C. explain D. understand
53. A. release B. reduce C. reproduce D. refresh
54. A. comfort B. pleasure C. excitement D. thrill
55. A. cause B. ignore C. face D. survive
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇說明文。文章主要分析了人類好奇心的作用以及根源。
【41題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:這是一個習(xí)語,常被用來警告人們,特別是孩子,不要問太多的問題。A. warn警告;B. scold責(zé)備;C. beg懇求;D. order命令。根據(jù)下文“People — especially children — not to ask too many questions.(人們——特別是孩子——不要問太多的問題)”可知,這是對人們,特別是對孩子的警告。故選A。
【42題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意:然而,好奇心能讓學(xué)習(xí)變得愉快和高效,這一點被公認(rèn)。A.creativity創(chuàng)造性;B.intelligence智力;C. curiosity好奇心;D. imagination想象力。根據(jù)下文“research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in 4 how well students do in school.(研究表明在決定學(xué)生學(xué)業(yè)方面,好奇心和智力一樣重要)”可知,這里在說好奇心的好處。故選C。
【43題詳解】
考查介詞短語辨析。句意:事實上,研究表明在決定學(xué)生學(xué)業(yè)方面,好奇心和智力一樣重要。A. As a result 因此;B. In turn依次,輪流;C. In addition此外;D. In fact事實上。根據(jù)“research has shown that”可知,研究已經(jīng)表明好奇心的重要性。因此表達(dá):事實上。故選D。
【44題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:事實上,研究表明在決定學(xué)生學(xué)業(yè)方面,好奇心和智力一樣重要。A. checking檢查;B. determining決定;C.discovering發(fā)現(xiàn);D. describing描繪。根據(jù)上句“curiosity is just as important as intelligence”可知,好奇心和智力在決定學(xué)生學(xué)業(yè)方面同樣重要。故選B。
【45題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:好奇心也允許我們欣然接受不熟悉的環(huán)境,給生活帶來興奮,打開新的可能性。A. allows允許;B. requires要求;C. convinces信服;D. reminds提醒。根據(jù)語境可知,此處講好奇心允許做的一些事情。故選A。
【46題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:好奇要求我們要有足夠的謙虛知道我們并非了解一切,要有充足的信心去承認(rèn)這一點。A. know知道;B. deny否認(rèn);C. admit承認(rèn);D. report報道。根據(jù)“Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers(好奇要求我們要有足夠的謙虛知道我們并非了解一切)”可知,我們要承認(rèn)自己的不足。故選C。
【47題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:問問題能幫助我們在已知和未知之間架起一座橋梁,可以讓我們有意外發(fā)現(xiàn)。A. cover覆蓋;B. bridge架起橋梁;C. widen加寬;D. identify證明。根據(jù)“the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know”可知,要在已知和未知之間架起一座橋梁。故選B。
【48題詳解】
考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意:在科學(xué)領(lǐng)域,基本的好奇心驅(qū)動的研究——在沒有產(chǎn)生直接實際結(jié)果的壓力下進(jìn)行——可以帶來意想不到的、難以置信的重要好處。A. unfamiliar不熟悉的;B. unnecessary沒必要的;C. unexpected沒料到的;D. uncertain不確定的。根據(jù)“incredibly(難以置信地)”可知,空格處表達(dá)的意思和incredibly 相近。故選C。
【49題詳解】
考查介詞短語辨析。句意:例如,在1831年的一天,Michael Faraday正在玩線圈和磁鐵,突然他看見他怎樣產(chǎn)生電流。A. For example例如;B. In return作為回報;C. For one thing一方面;D. On the other hand另一方面。根據(jù)下文“one day in 1831”可知,此處在舉例子。故選A。
【50題詳解】
考查連接詞詞義辨析。句意:例如,在1831年的一天,Michael Faraday正在玩線圈和磁鐵,突然他看見他怎樣產(chǎn)生電流。A. then然后;B. as當(dāng)……時候;C. while同時;D. when當(dāng)……時候。固定句型was doing sth when...(正在做某事突然……)。故選D。
【51題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意:起初,這有什么用處不清楚。但是這讓電可以被應(yīng)用于技術(shù),因此改變了世界。A. coil線圈;B. electricity電;C. magnet磁鐵;D. energy能量。根據(jù)上句“how he could generate an electrical current.”可知,他能知道怎樣產(chǎn)生電流。故選B。
【52題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:不令人驚奇的是,化學(xué)和進(jìn)化論可以解釋人類為什么那么好奇。 A. prove證明;B. indicate暗示;C. explain解釋;D. understand理解。根據(jù)“why humans are such curious creatures.(為什么人類是這么好奇的生物)”可知,空格處解釋原因。故選C。
【53題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:當(dāng)我們感到好奇時,我們的大腦釋放一種被叫做多巴胺的物質(zhì),這讓學(xué)習(xí)變得愉快和提高記憶。A. release釋放;B. reduce減少;C. reproduce重新生產(chǎn);D. refresh恢復(fù)。根據(jù)生理學(xué)可知,多巴胺是大腦釋放出的一種物質(zhì)。故選A。
【54題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意:為什么學(xué)習(xí)給我們帶來樂趣,這一點仍舊不清楚。A. comfort安慰;B. pleasure樂趣;C. excitement興奮;D. thrill激動。根據(jù)上句“which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. (這讓學(xué)習(xí)變得愉快和提高記憶)”可知,多巴胺可以讓人愉悅。故選B。
【55題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意:我們對周圍的世界了解越多,我們就越有可能從危險中幸存下來。A. cause引起;B. ignore忽略;C. face面對;D. survive幸存。根據(jù)下文“its many dangers”可知,認(rèn)知世界有助于我們從危險中幸存下來。故選D。
第Ⅱ卷 非選擇題部分
第二節(jié):(共10小題;每小題1. 5分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Breathe is Sarah Crossan's second novel, written in 2012. The main characters are three ____56____ (teenagers) with different abilities. It ____57____ (set) in a terrible future, a world with very little oxygen, so most of the animals and humans are dead. The survivors live in cities ____58____ (protect) by roofs. The three friends have to leave the safety of their city ____59____ (find) a mysterious place called The Grove. What I really loved was the plot, ____60____ is full of action and mystery. It is an exciting book, and I couldn't put it down.
____61____ thing that I really liked was the way the story is told by the three main characters. This means you get to see ____62____ same events in different ways. Alina is strong and angry Bea is smart but also the bravest, ____63____ Quinn is smart and funny. They all have qualities that you can understand.
One thing that lets the book down is the sudden change in Alina's personality. Half way through the novel, she becomes ____64____ (kind) and more loving, but I didn't understand why.
I would really recommend Breathe. It reminds us that a lot of the things that we need—trees, water, air—may not be here forever. We need to protect our planet. But ____65____ makes it really worth reading is its vision of the future.
【答案】56. teenagers
57. is set 58. protected
59. to find
60. which 61. Another
62. the 63. and
64. kinder 65. what
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了作者推薦人們讀Sarah Crossan寫的第二本小說--Breathe,同時描述了作者喜歡這本小說的原因。
【詳解】1.考查名詞單復(fù)數(shù)。句意:小說的主角是三個有不同能力的青少年。根據(jù)句意可知,空處是名詞做表語,表示“青少年”,且由前面的數(shù)詞three(三個)可知,此處用teenager的復(fù)數(shù)形式,故填teenagers。
2.考查時態(tài)和語態(tài)。句意:故事發(fā)生在一個可怕的未來,未來是一個缺氧的世界,所以大多數(shù)動物和人類都死了。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,空處是謂語,句子描述的是客觀事實,應(yīng)用一般現(xiàn)在時,且主語it和動詞set(以......為背景)二者之間是被動關(guān)系,所以此處應(yīng)用一般現(xiàn)在時的被動,故填is set。
3.考查非謂語動詞。句意:幸存者生活在有屋頂保護的城市里。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,“The survivors live in cities”是主句,“______ (protect) by roofs.”是非謂語動詞做后置定語,修飾cities(城市),且二者之間是被動關(guān)系,所以應(yīng)用過去分詞做定語,故填protected。
4.考查非謂語動詞。句意:這三個朋友必須離開他們安全的城市,去尋找一個叫做小樹林的神秘地方。根據(jù)句意和句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,“The three friends have to leave the safety of their city”是主句,空處是非謂語動詞做目的狀語,表示“為了尋找”,所以應(yīng)用to find,故填to find。
5.考查定語從句。句意:這本小說我真正喜歡的是情節(jié),情節(jié)充滿了動作和神秘。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,“What I really loved was the plot”是主句,“______ is full of action and mystery”是非限定性定語從句,先行詞是plot(情節(jié)),指物,且定語從句中缺少主語,所以用which,故填which。
6.考查代詞。句意:我喜歡這本小說的的另一點是,小說的講述方式——小說里的故事是由三個主角來講述的。根據(jù)上文“What I really loved was the plot,_______ is full of action and mystery.”可知,上文提到作者喜歡這本小說的一個原因,此處是表示作者喜歡這本小說的另外一個原因,表示“另外的”,用another,單詞位于句首,首字母大寫,故填A(yù)nother。
7.考查冠詞。句意:這意味著你可以用不同的方式看待同樣的事件。根據(jù)空后的same(同樣的)可知,此處應(yīng)用定冠詞the,故填the。
8.考查連詞。句意:Alina強壯又憤怒,Bea聰明又勇敢,Quinn聰明又風(fēng)趣。根據(jù)句意可知,句子“Alina is strong and angry”,句子“Bea is smart but also the bravest,”和句子“Bea is smart but also the bravest,”是并列關(guān)系,所以此處應(yīng)用and連接起來,故填and。
9.考查形容詞比較級。句意:在小說一半的時候,她變得更友善,更有愛心,但我不明白這是為什么。根據(jù)句意和空后的形容詞more loving(更有愛心)可知,此處應(yīng)用形容詞比較級,表示“更友好”,故填kinder。
10.考查主語從句。句意:但真正值得一讀的是它對未來的展望。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知,該句子是主系表結(jié)構(gòu),主語是“_______makes it really worth reading”,所以此處是主語從句,且從句中缺少主語,表示“......的事情”,應(yīng)用what來引導(dǎo),故填what。
第四部分:寫作(共兩節(jié),滿分40分)
第一節(jié):(滿分15分)
66. 假如你是學(xué)生李華,你向網(wǎng)站summerwork.com負(fù)責(zé)人Mr.Smith申請刊登在該網(wǎng)站關(guān)于暑假家庭護工(caregiver)的工作。請你寫一封申請信,內(nèi)容包括:
1. 寫信目的;
2. 個人優(yōu)勢;
3. 表達(dá)愿望。
注意:
1. 寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80-100之間;
2. 請在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to apply for the job advertised on summerwork.com. I believe l am a good/qualified candidate for the job. (I believe I am the right person for the job)
While I have not worked as a caregiver before, I have a lot of experience helping my father, who uses a wheelchair, get in and out of the car. What is more, I am not a bad cook and would be happy to clean the house. I am a friendly person who gets along well with people (I have a pleasant personality). I am hard-working and enthusiastic, and I am sure that I would bring these qualities to the job. I would say I am a fast learner.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇書面表達(dá)屬于應(yīng)用文,要求假如你是學(xué)生李華,你向網(wǎng)站summerwork.com負(fù)責(zé)人Mr.Smith申請刊登在該網(wǎng)站關(guān)于暑假家庭護工(caregiver)的工作。請你寫一封申請信。
【詳解】1.詞匯積累
此外:What is more→besides
友好的:friendly→amicable
勤勞的:hard-working→diligent
期盼:look forward to→expect
2.句式拓展
簡單句變復(fù)合句
原句:What is more, I am not a bad cook and would be happy to clean the house.
拓展句:What is more, I am not a bad cook and would be happy to clean the house, which helps me to be competent in this job.
【點睛】[高分句型1] While I have not worked as a caregiver before, I have a lot of experience helping my father, who uses a wheelchair, get in and out of the car. (運用了who引導(dǎo)的定語從句)
[高分句型2] I am hard-working and enthusiastic, and I am sure that I would bring these qualities to the job. (運用了that引導(dǎo)的賓語從句)
第二節(jié):(滿分25分)
67. 閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
Writer and philosopher Johana Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.” But I was not thinking about the golden chain of kindness one day when a very old and broken-down automobile parked in front of my house. During those years, we lived in a small town just across the street from the church I served, and travelers in need constantly found their way to my house.
I was growing bored with helping the numerous people who stopped by almost every day. I was frequently awakened in the middle of an otherwise good night’s sleep to get out in the cold and help someone passing through. Once our property was damaged on purpose; once I drove through storm in order to get two people to safety; many times I felt taken for granted by penniless motorists or hitchhikers who did not thank me for the help they received and some even complained that I could have done more. I had lost my faith in the basic goodness of others for a while and, though I still offered assistance, sometimes I inwardly (內(nèi)心) wished they could just go away.
But one day, a young man with a week-old beard (胡須) climbed from the broken-down car. He had no money and no food. He asked if I could give him some work and then offer him some petrol and a meal. I told him that if he wanted to work for me, he could cut the grass, but actually the work wasn’t necessary.
Though sweaty and hungry, he worked hard. Because of the afternoon heat, I expected him to give up before the job was completed. But he continued and, and after a long while, he sat tiredly down in the shade. I thanked him for his work and gave him what he needed. When I offered him a little extra money for a task which was particularly well done, he didn’t accept it.
注意:
1. 續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右;
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Paragraph 1
“No, thank you,” he said in a heavily accented speech.
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Paragraph 2
He probably thought I helped him out that day. However,
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【答案】One possible version:
“No, thank you,” he said in a heavily accented speech. I insisted that he take the money but he stood up and said. “No, thank you very much, but I can’t accept it. I want to work to get money. You have given me petrol and a meal. You are a kind person. I greatly appreciate your help.” Then he walked away with a smile on his face.
He probably thought I helped him out that day. However, that is not the way it was. It was I who got help by helping this young man. He helped me to believe in people again. I would like to do something for those who are in need once again. I wish I could thank him for restoring some of my faith in the basic goodness of others and for giving me back a little of the optimism I had lost somewhere along the way. Because of him, I once again felt part of a golden chain of kindness that binds us to one another. I might have fed his body that day, but he fed my soul.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物為線索展開,講述了許多年來,經(jīng)常有旅行者向作者尋求幫助,作者熱心提供幫助后,人們卻視之為理所當(dāng)然的事情。作者已經(jīng)厭倦了幫助那些幾乎每天都要過來的人。
【詳解】1.段落續(xù)寫:
①由第一段首句內(nèi)容““不,謝謝,”他說,口音很重?!笨芍谝欢慰擅鑼懩贻p小伙子幫助作者修剪草坪后,卻不收報酬,并解釋原因。
②由第二段首句內(nèi)容“他可能以為我那天幫了他。然而,”可知,第二段可描寫作者感悟,實際上,年輕小伙子幫助了作者,滋養(yǎng)了自己的靈魂。
2.續(xù)寫線索:幫助別人——被視為理所當(dāng)然——厭倦——幫忙修建草坪——拒絕報酬——感悟
3.詞匯激活
行為類
堅持要求:insist that /demand that
接受錢:take the money /accept the money
情緒類
感謝:greatly appreciate /show one’s appreciation/show one’s gratitude/be grateful
善良:kindness / goodness
【點睛】[高分句型1] I insisted that he take the money but he stood up and said. (運用了that引導(dǎo)的賓語從句)
[高分句型2] It was I who got help by helping this young man. (運用了強調(diào)句)
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