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第十套　阶段检测(四)　必修第一册~第三册
(120分钟　150分)
考情分析
高考对接点 考查定语从句、非谓语动词和被动语态
单元疑难点 定语从句、非谓语动词和被动语态
典型情境题 阅读C(话题:人工吸盘);语法填空(话题:“北京绿道”)
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
　　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What happened to the man
A.He was bitten by a horse.
B.He was bitten by a dog.
C.He lost his horse.
2.Who is the woman probably talking with
A.A coach. B.A doctor. C.A manager.
3.How does the woman feel about Linda and Rob's studio
A.Interested. B.Worried. C.Confident.
4.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Leave the place quickly.
B.Change the environment.
C.Accept things as they are.
5.What are the speakers mainly discussing
A.Where Joyce comes from.
B.What Joyce's hometown is like.
C.Why Joyce's hometown is boring.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the main topic of the conversation
A.Features of Chinese food.
B.A recipe for chicken soup.
C.A local Chinese restaurant.
7.What does the man think of the dinner
A.It's oily. B.It's light. C.It's tasty.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the man make the phone call
A.To advertise a bookcase. B.To purchase a bookcase. C.To return a bookcase.
9.What is the man concerned about most
A.The height of the bookcase.
B.The width of the bookcase.
C.The color of the bookcase.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What matters least for diving in the woman's opinion
A.Related experience. B.Great effort. C.Expensive equipment.
11.How did the woman learn diving
A.She taught herself.
B.She joined in a course.
C.She learned from a friend.
12.What is the greatest benefit of diving according to the woman
A.Releasing her stress.
B.Making her fitter and stronger.
C.Having chances to try new things.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What were the speakers doing at the beginning of the conversation
A.Reading a story. B.Looking at a photo. C.Waiting for their cousin.
14.Why did Kole stop the car
A.He saw a floating jacket.
B.He heard some shouting.
C.He noticed a struggling boy.
15.How did Kole manage to save the boy
A.He called for help.
B.He jumped into the water.
C.He took advantage of a rope.
16.Where does Kole work
A.In a hospital. B.In a bank. C.In a swimming club.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What is Claire going to tell us
A.Her working skills. B.Her learning methods. C.Her early life experience.
18.How did Claire continue her study
A.She learned from her uncle.
B.She studied at a local school.
C.She taught herself in the evenings.
19.What did Claire succeed in
A.Setting up her own farm.
B.Receiving a doctor's degree.
C.Buying an apartment for her uncle.
20.What is the speaker
A.A hostess. B.A teacher. C.A farm worker.
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Australia is a heaven for those people looking for something different in their travels. Not only that, Australia but also offers much in natural wonders, local cuisine and culture.
Whitsundays
Whitsundays is one of the places in Australia with great nightlife. Here you can have great evenings eating at the local restaurants and having fun in the bars. Also,Whitsundays is known as a great jumping-off point for the Great Barrier Reef and beautiful island resorts.
The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a great getaway for surfing and beach lovers. Here you can not only spend days perhaps in the theme parks and national parks with its great waterfalls and natural beauty, but also nights at the local restaurants and in the local bars.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is one of the national parks of Australia because it is home to colonies of kangaroos and koalas. It is also located near the town of Townsville famous for its great beaches. This island was actually named by Captain Cook because it was said that his compass has gone funny when he passed by it.
Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves are a must-see for adventurous tourists. They were discovered by a criminal in 1838 and have since then served as one of the most famous tourist attractions in Australia. These caves numbering more than 300 are all interconnected and filled with unusual and wonderful rock formations. Here tour guides will be at your side as you walk around the lighted caves.
21.What can you enjoy both in Whitsundays and on the Gold Coast
A.Surfing at the beach. B.Visiting islands.
C.Watching beautiful waterfalls. D.Eating local food.
22.Where can you learn some about animals
A.In Jenolan Caves. B.In Whitsundays.
C.On Magnetic Island. D.On the Gold Coast.
23.What can we know about Jenolan Caves
A.They were developed as attractions by a criminal.
B.They are worth a visit for those loving taking risks.
C.They are made up of over 300 separate caves.
D.They are full of rocks and dark all year around.
B
Tourism is popular in the area around Taal Lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines, known for its natural beauty. Every year, travelers go there to see the scenery that surrounds Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It was quiet for years until last year when the volcano erupted. Since then, the cities surrounding the volcano have been covered with ash and many people are forced to leave home.
But the ash didn't stop the residents of Bin n, a city that is 35 km south of Manila, from finding a way to help their neighbors in the towns that suffered the most from Taal. Bin n Mayor Arman Dimaguila ordered the city residents to collect the ash and put it in bags to be sent to the state-owned factory that can produce 5,000 bricks a day to turn it into bricks for rebuilding damaged communities.
“What we plan is to turn it into hollow blocks and bricks and sell them to interested companies,” Dimaguila said. But he noted, the money would be donated to the people directly affected by the volcano. “When Batangas (the region where Taal is located) is in recovery, the bricks can not only be used to build schools, community halls and livelihood centers but also help deal with ash pollution for the Earth,” Dimaguila said. “The misfortune of our neighbors in Batangas is there. Let's transform this into opportunity.”
The Philippines, located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and part of the typhoon belt, is a country that is known for natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and major storms. But the Filipino people show their strong will and community spirit.
24.What has happened to Taal Volcano
A.It becomes increasingly larger.
B.It is completely covered with ash.
C.It has a bad impact on the locals.
D.It appeals to more and more visitors.
25.What did the mayor of Bin n ask the people to do
A.Save bags for factories to use.
B.Collect volcanic ash for recycling.
C.Set up a factory for making bricks.
D.Build shelters for homeless people.
26.What can be inferred from Dimaguila's words in paragraph 3
A.Turning ash into bricks does good to the Earth.
B.Companies are expected to donate a lot of money.
C.Bricks made from volcanic ash are gaining popularity.
D.Batangas people have been suffering from the volcano.
27.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Taal Lake, a destroyed region
B.The Philippines hit by disasters
C.Taal Volcano, a popular tourist place
D.Treasure transformed from volcanic ash
C
Artificial suckers (吸盘) inspired by octopuses (a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long arms) could allow robots to delicately grasp objects that they are usually too difficult to hold. The technology has been demonstrated in a wearable glove for humans, but researchers say similar devices could one day be used in robot arms.
Octopuses have fine control of around 2,000 suckers on their eight arms, allowing them to dexterously pick up objects and control them in a skilful way. Roboticist Michael Bartlett at Virginia Tech says this ability inspired him to create tiny rubber suckers tipped with flexible skin that can be activated to create suction and stick to objects.
His team created a wearable glove with a sucker and a micro-LiDAR sensor on each fingertip. The sensor detects the nearby objects, while a micro-controller starts the sucker when it is close enough to stick to the object. The prototype (样品) simply holds on to an object for a set number of seconds before releasing it, but Bartlett says that a more complicated control mechanism could be used so that a robot or human operator could pick up, control and release objects at will.
In tests, the glove was able to pick up a diverse range of objects underwater, including metal toys, a delicate ball and the irregular portion of a spoon. But the team says that the system is equally capable in air, unless an object is so rough that a proper seal can't be formed by the sucker.
Bartlett is keen to stress that suckers will not be a universal approach for all types of robotics, but says that they will offer unique abilities that fit certain applications well. He imagines that they could be used in producing where easily broken, wet or smooth objects are involved or even in some areas of healthcare.
28.What can we know about the artificial suckers
A.They have been used in robot arms.
B.They are invented by marine biologists.
C.They can hold unsealed objects in the air.
D.They are applied in gloves for humans.
29.What does “dexterously” underlined in paragraph 2 mean
A.Slowly. B.Carefully.
C.Skillfully. D.Powerfully.
30.What can be inferred about the prototype
A.It still remains to be improved.
B.It can be used in some areas of healthcare.
C.Its sucker is not close enough to stick to an object.
D.It can pick up and control things in any shape at will.
31.What does Bartlett intend to stress in the last paragraph
A.The limitations of the suckers.
B.The promising future of the suckers.
C.The underwater abilities of the suckers.
D.The significance of the suckers to robotics.
D
Researchers working on anti-ageing therapy have set a new record by extending the lifespan of a lab rat called Sima. Named after the Hindi word for “limit” or “boundary”, Sima is the only survivor from a group of rats that received blood plasma (血浆) taken from young animals to determine whether the treatment extended their lives. Sima, who was born on February 28th, 2019, has lived for 47 months, exceeding the previously believed oldest age recorded for a female Sprague-Dawley rat, which was 45.5 months, according to the researchers.
Despite the successful trials on rats, no evidence currently exists to show that the treatment will have a similar effect on humans, despite numerous experiments indicating that young blood plasma can reinvigorate ageing organs and tissues. The researchers have been testing this theory based on the idea that rejuvenation (返老还童) in the golden years could improve quality of life rather than simply extending lifespan.
The team used a purified and concentrated form of blood plasma called E5 in the treatment, which is derived from young mammals. The results of the trial so far have indicated that rats that received a mixture of salt in water lived for 34 to 38 months, while rats that received the E5 blood plasma lived for 38 to 47 months and demonstrated improved grip strength. Typically, rats live for two to three years, but one brown rat survived on a restricted calorie diet for 4.6 years, making it a competitor for the oldest rat on record.
While some scientists believe the trial has potential, the results are experimental and require further research. A patent filing on the potential therapy explains that plasma from young mammals is purified and concentrated before use, with components such as platelets being removed to prevent immune reactions. The patent names pigs, cows, goats, sheep as possible donors, and suggests that if the therapy shows promise in humans, the plasma could be collected from pigs. However, large-scale trials on more animals would need to be carried out before the therapy could be used on humans.
32.What is the purpose of the study
A.To find a way to extend lifespan.
B.To cure some rare blood diseases.
C.To save some endangered animals.
D.To figure out how to rejuvenate people.
33.What does “reinvigorate” underlined in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Combine. B.Damage. C.Replace. D.Refresh.
34.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.It's urgent to find appropriate donors.
B.The anti-ageing treatment needs more confirmation.
C.Conducting trials on humans is researchers' next task.
D.It's hard to prevent immune reactions to donated young plasma.
35.Where does this text probably come from
A.Science fiction. B.A scientific textbook.
C.A news article. D.A travel journal.
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A fever—defined as a temporary increase in body temperature over 98.6 Fahrenheit (37℃)—is a common sign of illness. Here are the best practices you should follow if you develop a fever. 　36　.
Don't rob yourself of sleep
Your immune system consumes plenty of energy trying to fight off infection during the day. So you need enough sleep.　37　. Not sleeping can prolong an illness.
　38　
A fever usually is an indicator that you are ill. It takes a lot of energy for the body to fight infection. Using that energy to other activities can make it more difficult to fight off the infection.
Don't take a cold bath/shower
　39　. Muscles shake to raise your body temperature to the new point set by the brain. A cold bath is dreadfully uncomfortable and will cause the muscles to shake and cramp even more to try to raise the temperature again.
Don't automatically take medicine to reduce your fever
A fever is a symptom, not a disease. 　40　. If you are comfortable with a temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3℃) or so, it may be better not to take medicine to decrease the temperature because you are countering the body's attempt to slow down the reproduction of the viruses or bacteria.
A.Never join in dangerous activities
B.It is your body's response to infection
C.Don't continue your normal activities
D.When you're asleep, the body has time to recover that energy
E.Alcohol and soda should be avoided when you have a fever
F.However, you'd better see the doctor if your fever is over 103° Fahrenheit
G.Cold water lowers your temperature temporarily, but it can lead to shaking
　　
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A man from the Caribbean island of Dominica 　41　 24 days lost at sea in a sailboat by eating tomato sauce before being rescued in Colombian waters, the country's naval authority said.
“I had no 　42　. There was only a bottle of tomato sauce on the boat. So I 　43　 it up with some water for me to survive 24 days in the sea,” Elvis Francois said in English in a video released by the Colombian Navy. He had the word “help” 　44　 on the boat when he was found 120 nautical miles northwest of Puerto Bolivar. He said he saw other boats 　45　 and tried to flag them down, even lighting a fire on his boat, but they did not see him.
“The final days, about the 15th of January, I saw a 　46　. I had a mirror. I was making some signals,” he said, describing how he angled the glass to catch the glare of the sun and draw 　47　. “They passed over the boat twice so I realized they 　48　 me,” he continued. “I am 　49　 for being alive today because of them.” The aircraft crew 　50　 informed the Navy, who then rescued Francois with the help of a merchant ship. Francois added, “24 days, no land. Nobody to talk to. Don't know what to do. Don't know where you are. It was 　51　. At a certain time I lose hope. I think about my family.” A video released by the Navy shows a 　52　 examining Francois, who appears to be in good health.
He was working to repair a sailboat off a harbour on the Caribbean island in December last year when the weather turned 　53　 and he was swept out to sea, the Navy said. “Without having any 　54　 of navigation (导航) he was lost at sea. His efforts to 　55　 the boat were without success,” the statement added. Francois tried to make calls on his cell phone, but it ran out of signal.
He was handed over to the immigration authorities to arrange his return to his country.
41.A.took B.counted C.stayed D.survived
42.A.food B.water C.news D.money
43.A.checked B.opened C.broke D.mixed
44.A.observed B.carved C.sung D.beaten
45.A.pass by B.join in C.drop in D.come by
46.A.boat B.bird C.flag D.plane
47.A.criticism B.applause C.interest D.attention
48.A.abandoned B.saw C.surprised D.liked
49.A.ready B.grateful C.eager D.sorry
50.A.immediately B.briefly C.gently D.easily
51.A.exciting B.dissatisfying C.rough D.friendly
52.A.doctor B.sailor C.pilot D.lawyer
53.A.changeable B.terrible C.pleasant D.bright
54.A.study B.freedom C.knowledge D.enthusiasm
55.A.leave B.push C.display D.control
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The pace of change in Beijing is not one that is measured in years or decades; it can often be measured in 　56　 (month). A recent example of this change, and yet another measure 　57　 has been taken to make Beijing a better city to live in, has been the introduction of “greenways” throughout many parts of the city.
These “greenways” are like green roads 　58　 (run) through the city, allowing residents to get more exercise 　59　(benefit) their health and also provide an opportunity for them to pursue 　60　 more carbon-free lifestyle. In addition, these “greenways” also live up 　61　 their name by greening more of the city with much-needed trees and vegetation.
The 　62　 (outstanding) example of all is the “Beijing Greenway”, a large part of which runs near the Second Ring Road. This wonderful “narrow park” not only 　63　 (offer) enough opportunities for walking and cycling, but 　64　 (decorate) with numerous areas for seating and exercise.
The “Beijing Greenway” has been regarded as “a model that should be considered in car-centric cities, to embrace a more 　65　 (environmental) friendly way forward for city planning”.
　　
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
某英文报举行主题为“World Cultural Heritage in China”的征文活动,请你写一篇短文投稿,题目自拟,内容包括:
1.简介;
2.特色。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
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第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One hot July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office with a dear friend and colleague. My trusty printer was printing a time-sensitive report when it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon our return, my heart froze to see my house on fire.
Despite having spent much of my life writing, I was still lost for adequate words to de- scribe the sick, sinking feeling of seeing my home, business and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories collected over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after being rescued from situations of abuse and abandonment.
Responding to an early security system warning, the firefighters arrived in record time, but the chemical-laden smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat good- bye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns. Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact that the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures made me sad.
After staying with another great friend for a couple of weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I was occupied in writing a mystery novel when a “meow” sounded from outside the door. Was it my mind playing tricks again More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry room- mates. The meow grew louder and more insistent. Curious, I opened the door. Sitting on the doorstep was a small cat with big eyes. A neighbour walking by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that he had been born under a bridge and looked around for food.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
This cat-loving neighbour was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home._____________________________________________________________________
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That night he brought some light back into my life.__________________________________
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　第十套　阶段检测(四)　必修第一册~第三册
(120分钟　150分)
考情分析
高考对接点 考查定语从句、非谓语动词和被动语态
单元疑难点 定语从句、非谓语动词和被动语态
典型情境题 阅读C(话题:人工吸盘);语法填空(话题:“北京绿道”)
题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 A A C C B A C B B C B A B A C
题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C B B A D C B C B A D D C A
题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答案 B A D B C F D C G B D A D B A
题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D D B B A C A B C D
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
　　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What happened to the man
A.He was bitten by a horse.
B.He was bitten by a dog.
C.He lost his horse.
2.Who is the woman probably talking with
A.A coach. B.A doctor. C.A manager.
3.How does the woman feel about Linda and Rob's studio
A.Interested. B.Worried. C.Confident.
4.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Leave the place quickly.
B.Change the environment.
C.Accept things as they are.
5.What are the speakers mainly discussing
A.Where Joyce comes from.
B.What Joyce's hometown is like.
C.Why Joyce's hometown is boring.
第二节　(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the main topic of the conversation
A.Features of Chinese food.
B.A recipe for chicken soup.
C.A local Chinese restaurant.
7.What does the man think of the dinner
A.It's oily. B.It's light. C.It's tasty.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why does the man make the phone call
A.To advertise a bookcase. B.To purchase a bookcase. C.To return a bookcase.
9.What is the man concerned about most
A.The height of the bookcase.
B.The width of the bookcase.
C.The color of the bookcase.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What matters least for diving in the woman's opinion
A.Related experience. B.Great effort. C.Expensive equipment.
11.How did the woman learn diving
A.She taught herself.
B.She joined in a course.
C.She learned from a friend.
12.What is the greatest benefit of diving according to the woman
A.Releasing her stress.
B.Making her fitter and stronger.
C.Having chances to try new things.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What were the speakers doing at the beginning of the conversation
A.Reading a story. B.Looking at a photo. C.Waiting for their cousin.
14.Why did Kole stop the car
A.He saw a floating jacket.
B.He heard some shouting.
C.He noticed a struggling boy.
15.How did Kole manage to save the boy
A.He called for help.
B.He jumped into the water.
C.He took advantage of a rope.
16.Where does Kole work
A.In a hospital. B.In a bank. C.In a swimming club.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What is Claire going to tell us
A.Her working skills. B.Her learning methods. C.Her early life experience.
18.How did Claire continue her study
A.She learned from her uncle.
B.She studied at a local school.
C.She taught herself in the evenings.
19.What did Claire succeed in
A.Setting up her own farm.
B.Receiving a doctor's degree.
C.Buying an apartment for her uncle.
20.What is the speaker
A.A hostess. B.A teacher. C.A farm worker.
试题答案
1~5　AACCB　6~10　ACBBC　11~15　BABAC　16~20　ACBBA
附:
听力部分录音材料
(Text 1)
W:How is your ankle I've never seen a horse bite people before.
M:Nothing serious. How strange it was for a horse to act like a big dog!
(Text 2)
W:I'm really tired. I don't think I can do 15 minutes' weightlifting.
M:Stick with it. I promise you will improve your body shape if you can hang on. I have instructed many people and they have made it!
W:OK, I'll keep going.
(Text 3)
M:I just heard Linda and Rob are going to open a photo studio. Can they do well
W:Well, with his talent as a photographer, and hers for business, they're sure to be successful.
(Text 4)
M:I'll do anything as long as it means getting out of here.
W:Well, I don't think changing your environment will make things better. You should learn to be content with the place where you are first.
(Text 5)
M:Tell me about your hometown, Joyce.
W:Well, it's a really small town. I think it's boring. No good restaurants. No nightlife. But it has great scenery—lots of mountains and rivers, lakes and trees.
(Text 6)
M:It's very nice of you to invite me.
W:I'm very glad you could come, Mr Smith. Would you like to have some chicken
M:Thank you. This is my first time to a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food
W:Generally speaking, Cantonese food is a bit light. Shanghai food is rather oily. And Hunan dishes have a strong and hot taste.
M:Chinese dishes are very good in colour, flavour, and taste. I want to give this chicken soup a try.
W:How do you like the food tonight
M:It's the most delicious dinner I've ever had.
W:I'm so glad you like it.
(Text 7)
W:Hello
M:Oh, hello, I'm ringing about the advertisement in yesterday's newspaper... the one for the bookcases. Can you tell me if they're still available
W:We've sold a black one, but we still have two white ones.
M:Right. Er, can you tell me a bit about them
W:Sure, what do you want to know
M:Well, I'm looking for something to fit in my study. So, well, I'm not too worried about the height, but the width's quite important. Can you tell me how wide each of them is
W:They're both exactly the same size. I've got the details written down somewhere. Yes, so they're both 75 cm wide and 180 cm high.
M:OK, fine, that should fit in. And I don't want anything that looks too severe, not made of metal, for example. I was really looking for something made of wood.
W:That's all right, they are, both of them.
(Text 8)
M:Dear listeners, welcome to my program! Today, I'll have an interview with Lily Jenkins about her favourite sport: diving. Now, let's get started. Lily, do you need to spend a lot of time before you are good at diving
W:Certainly, but it depends on people's previous experience in related sports, and of course how much effort they put in. Interestingly, buying expensive, high-quality equipment doesn't seem to make much difference.
M:What in particular helped you progress
W:Well, diving is a highly technical sport, so I didn't think that I could teach myself, or that I could learn from a friend. Instead, I signed up for a six-month course, and it was money well spent.
M:Tell me, what does diving give you most
W:Oh, lots of things, such as becoming physically fitter and stronger, getting close to the sea-life, or doing things I've never tried before. But what benefits me most is that it lets me empty my mind of all the stress.
M:Finally, Lily, how do you see your future
W:I want to help more people know about this game and love it. I dream of setting up a diving club and working as a coach.
M:Thank you very much.
(Text 9)
W:Kole, could I have a look at this
M:Certainly. It's an old picture taken when I was a teenager.
W:Oh, who is the boy in it Is it a cousin of yours
M:No. He isn't a relative of mine. I helped save his life and he took the picture with me after he left the hospital.
W:What exactly happened
M:It was nine years ago. I was driving along a river in Winnipeg, Manitoba, when I noticed a blue jacket floating in the freezing waters. I was confused and stopped my car to have a look, only to find that a young boy was struggling to get out of a crack in the ice.
W:Did you jump into the water to save him
M:No. I didn't know how to swim. I feared both of us would die if I jumped into the water to save him. I found a rope in my car and threw it at him. The boy caught it and I managed to pull him to the bank.
W:Do you still keep in touch with the boy
M:Yes. He sometimes visits me in the hospital where I work.
(Text 10)
W:Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today on “Talks of America”, we have a very special guest coming to the stage. Her name is Claire, and she's here to talk to us about how she was able to deal with her difficult childhood.
Claire's father was killed in a car accident when she was six. Her mother had to go back to work, leaving Claire in charge of her three brothers. Claire made meals, washed clothes, and cleaned the house all on her own. When Claire was eight, she went to live with her aunt and uncle to work on their farm. She had to get up early every morning to milk the cows and collect the eggs for breakfast, but she loved being outside and being around animals. In the evenings, she studied at a local school for farm workers, and she eventually received her high school degree just before her eighteenth birthday.
Because of her hard work, the farm earned more money than it ever had, and Claire was able to save up enough money to get an apartment in the city. She started attending college, graduating with a degree in biology and eventually a PhD in engineering. Finally, she bought her mother the house of her dream. Today, we're going to hear more about her amazing story. Please welcome Claire to the stage!
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Australia is a heaven for those people looking for something different in their travels. Not only that, Australia but also offers much in natural wonders, local cuisine and culture.
Whitsundays
Whitsundays is one of the places in Australia with great nightlife. Here you can have great evenings eating at the local restaurants and having fun in the bars. Also,Whitsundays is known as a great jumping-off point for the Great Barrier Reef and beautiful island resorts.
The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a great getaway for surfing and beach lovers. Here you can not only spend days perhaps in the theme parks and national parks with its great waterfalls and natural beauty, but also nights at the local restaurants and in the local bars.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is one of the national parks of Australia because it is home to colonies of kangaroos and koalas. It is also located near the town of Townsville famous for its great beaches. This island was actually named by Captain Cook because it was said that his compass has gone funny when he passed by it.
Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves are a must-see for adventurous tourists. They were discovered by a criminal in 1838 and have since then served as one of the most famous tourist attractions in Australia. These caves numbering more than 300 are all interconnected and filled with unusual and wonderful rock formations. Here tour guides will be at your side as you walk around the lighted caves.
21.What can you enjoy both in Whitsundays and on the Gold Coast
A.Surfing at the beach. B.Visiting islands.
C.Watching beautiful waterfalls. D.Eating local food.
22.Where can you learn some about animals
A.In Jenolan Caves. B.In Whitsundays.
C.On Magnetic Island. D.On the Gold Coast.
23.What can we know about Jenolan Caves
A.They were developed as attractions by a criminal.
B.They are worth a visit for those loving taking risks.
C.They are made up of over 300 separate caves.
D.They are full of rocks and dark all year around.
【答案与解析】
本文主要介绍了澳大利亚的四个著名的自然景点。
21.D　根据Whitsundays和Gold Coast部分的介绍可知,在这两个地方人们可以享受当地的美食。
22.C　根据Magnetic Island部分的介绍可知,人们在这里可以了解动物。
23.B　根据最后一段第1句可知,对那些喜欢冒险的人来说,Jenolan Caves值得一游。
B
Tourism is popular in the area around Taal Lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines, known for its natural beauty. Every year, travelers go there to see the scenery that surrounds Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It was quiet for years until last year when the volcano erupted. Since then, the cities surrounding the volcano have been covered with ash and many people are forced to leave home.
But the ash didn't stop the residents of Bin n, a city that is 35 km south of Manila, from finding a way to help their neighbors in the towns that suffered the most from Taal. Bin n Mayor Arman Dimaguila ordered the city residents to collect the ash and put it in bags to be sent to the state-owned factory that can produce 5,000 bricks a day to turn it into bricks for rebuilding damaged communities.
“What we plan is to turn it into hollow blocks and bricks and sell them to interested companies,” Dimaguila said. But he noted, the money would be donated to the people directly affected by the volcano. “When Batangas (the region where Taal is located) is in recovery, the bricks can not only be used to build schools, community halls and livelihood centers but also help deal with ash pollution for the Earth,” Dimaguila said. “The misfortune of our neighbors in Batangas is there. Let's transform this into opportunity.”
The Philippines, located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and part of the typhoon belt, is a country that is known for natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and major storms. But the Filipino people show their strong will and community spirit.
24.What has happened to Taal Volcano
A.It becomes increasingly larger.
B.It is completely covered with ash.
C.It has a bad impact on the locals.
D.It appeals to more and more visitors.
25.What did the mayor of Bin n ask the people to do
A.Save bags for factories to use.
B.Collect volcanic ash for recycling.
C.Set up a factory for making bricks.
D.Build shelters for homeless people.
26.What can be inferred from Dimaguila's words in paragraph 3
A.Turning ash into bricks does good to the Earth.
B.Companies are expected to donate a lot of money.
C.Bricks made from volcanic ash are gaining popularity.
D.Batangas people have been suffering from the volcano.
27.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.Taal Lake, a destroyed region
B.The Philippines hit by disasters
C.Taal Volcano, a popular tourist place
D.Treasure transformed from volcanic ash
【答案与解析】
本文介绍了菲律宾人收集火山灰,帮助受灾群众重建家园。
24.C　根据第1段最后一句可知,塔尔火山给当地居民带来了不良影响。
25.B　根据第2段第2句可知,Bin n市市长建议人们回收利用火山灰。
26.A　根据第3段第3句可知,Dimaguila认为把火山灰做成砖对地球也有好处。
27.D　通读全文可知,本文主要内容:为帮助受到火山爆发影响的地区,人们收集火山灰以制作砖块,这些砖块不仅用于重建家园,还能帮助应对火山灰污染问题。
C
Artificial suckers (吸盘) inspired by octopuses (a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long arms) could allow robots to delicately grasp objects that they are usually too difficult to hold. The technology has been demonstrated in a wearable glove for humans, but researchers say similar devices could one day be used in robot arms.
Octopuses have fine control of around 2,000 suckers on their eight arms, allowing them to dexterously pick up objects and control them in a skilful way. Roboticist Michael Bartlett at Virginia Tech says this ability inspired him to create tiny rubber suckers tipped with flexible skin that can be activated to create suction and stick to objects.
His team created a wearable glove with a sucker and a micro-LiDAR sensor on each fingertip. The sensor detects the nearby objects, while a micro-controller starts the sucker when it is close enough to stick to the object. The prototype (样品) simply holds on to an object for a set number of seconds before releasing it, but Bartlett says that a more complicated control mechanism could be used so that a robot or human operator could pick up, control and release objects at will.
In tests, the glove was able to pick up a diverse range of objects underwater, including metal toys, a delicate ball and the irregular portion of a spoon. But the team says that the system is equally capable in air, unless an object is so rough that a proper seal can't be formed by the sucker.
Bartlett is keen to stress that suckers will not be a universal approach for all types of robotics, but says that they will offer unique abilities that fit certain applications well. He imagines that they could be used in producing where easily broken, wet or smooth objects are involved or even in some areas of healthcare.
28.What can we know about the artificial suckers
A.They have been used in robot arms.
B.They are invented by marine biologists.
C.They can hold unsealed objects in the air.
D.They are applied in gloves for humans.
29.What does “dexterously” underlined in paragraph 2 mean
A.Slowly. B.Carefully.
C.Skillfully. D.Powerfully.
30.What can be inferred about the prototype
A.It still remains to be improved.
B.It can be used in some areas of healthcare.
C.Its sucker is not close enough to stick to an object.
D.It can pick up and control things in any shape at will.
31.What does Bartlett intend to stress in the last paragraph
A.The limitations of the suckers.
B.The promising future of the suckers.
C.The underwater abilities of the suckers.
D.The significance of the suckers to robotics.
【答案与解析】
科学家受到章鱼的启发后研制出新型手套。
28.D　根据第1段第2句可知,人工吸盘这项技术已经用于人类穿戴的手套上。
29.C　根据第2段第1句可知,章鱼的吸盘能让它们在水中巧妙地拾取和操控物品。
30.A　根据第3段最后一句可知,手套运用的操作机制还不够成熟,人们没法随心所欲地进行操作。由此可推知该样品还需要改善。
31.B　根据文章最后一段内容可知,Bartlett强调该技术虽不一定适用于所有机械手臂,但有其独特作用,并对其未来的运用领域展开畅想,由此推知Bartlett在最后一段强调的是该技术的应用前景十分可观。
D
Researchers working on anti-ageing therapy have set a new record by extending the lifespan of a lab rat called Sima. Named after the Hindi word for “limit” or “boundary”, Sima is the only survivor from a group of rats that received blood plasma (血浆) taken from young animals to determine whether the treatment extended their lives. Sima, who was born on February 28th, 2019, has lived for 47 months, exceeding the previously believed oldest age recorded for a female Sprague-Dawley rat, which was 45.5 months, according to the researchers.
Despite the successful trials on rats, no evidence currently exists to show that the treatment will have a similar effect on humans, despite numerous experiments indicating that young blood plasma can reinvigorate ageing organs and tissues. The researchers have been testing this theory based on the idea that rejuvenation (返老还童) in the golden years could improve quality of life rather than simply extending lifespan.
The team used a purified and concentrated form of blood plasma called E5 in the treatment, which is derived from young mammals. The results of the trial so far have indicated that rats that received a mixture of salt in water lived for 34 to 38 months, while rats that received the E5 blood plasma lived for 38 to 47 months and demonstrated improved grip strength. Typically, rats live for two to three years, but one brown rat survived on a restricted calorie diet for 4.6 years, making it a competitor for the oldest rat on record.
While some scientists believe the trial has potential, the results are experimental and require further research. A patent filing on the potential therapy explains that plasma from young mammals is purified and concentrated before use, with components such as platelets being removed to prevent immune reactions. The patent names pigs, cows, goats, sheep as possible donors, and suggests that if the therapy shows promise in humans, the plasma could be collected from pigs. However, large-scale trials on more animals would need to be carried out before the therapy could be used on humans.
32.What is the purpose of the study
A.To find a way to extend lifespan.
B.To cure some rare blood diseases.
C.To save some endangered animals.
D.To figure out how to rejuvenate people.
33.What does “reinvigorate” underlined in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Combine. B.Damage. C.Replace. D.Refresh.
34.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.It's urgent to find appropriate donors.
B.The anti-ageing treatment needs more confirmation.
C.Conducting trials on humans is researchers' next task.
D.It's hard to prevent immune reactions to donated young plasma.
35.Where does this text probably come from
A.Science fiction. B.A scientific textbook.
C.A news article. D.A travel journal.
【答案与解析】
研究人员通过给老鼠注射年轻动物的血浆来延长老鼠的寿命。尽管该疗法对老鼠有效,但目前没有证据表明它对人类也有类似效果。
32.A　根据第1段第2句可知,研究抗衰老疗法的主要目的是延长生命。
33.D　根据第2段第1句可知,尽管该疗法对老鼠有效,但没有证据表明该疗法对人类也有效,虽然很多实验表明年轻血浆能恢复衰老的组织的活力,由此可推知,画线词的含义为 “使重获新生”。
34.B　根据最后一段第1句和最后一句可知,尽管一些科学家认为该疗法前景可观,但在运用于人类之前还需要更多的实验支持。
35.C　这篇文章介绍了医学研究中的抗衰老疗法。文章讨论了关于延长老鼠寿命的一项研究,并提到了其应用于人类的可能性。文章所使用的语言符合新闻文章的风格,而非旅行日记或科学教材的语言风格,更非科幻作品的风格。
第二节　(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A fever—defined as a temporary increase in body temperature over 98.6 Fahrenheit (37℃)—is a common sign of illness. Here are the best practices you should follow if you develop a fever. 　36　.
Don't rob yourself of sleep
Your immune system consumes plenty of energy trying to fight off infection during the day. So you need enough sleep.　37　. Not sleeping can prolong an illness.
　38　
A fever usually is an indicator that you are ill. It takes a lot of energy for the body to fight infection. Using that energy to other activities can make it more difficult to fight off the infection.
Don't take a cold bath/shower
　39　. Muscles shake to raise your body temperature to the new point set by the brain. A cold bath is dreadfully uncomfortable and will cause the muscles to shake and cramp even more to try to raise the temperature again.
Don't automatically take medicine to reduce your fever
A fever is a symptom, not a disease. 　40　. If you are comfortable with a temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3℃) or so, it may be better not to take medicine to decrease the temperature because you are countering the body's attempt to slow down the reproduction of the viruses or bacteria.
A.Never join in dangerous activities
B.It is your body's response to infection
C.Don't continue your normal activities
D.When you're asleep, the body has time to recover that energy
E.Alcohol and soda should be avoided when you have a fever
F.However, you'd better see the doctor if your fever is over 103° Fahrenheit
G.Cold water lowers your temperature temporarily, but it can lead to shaking
　　【答案】36~40　FDCGB
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节　(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A man from the Caribbean island of Dominica 　41　 24 days lost at sea in a sailboat by eating tomato sauce before being rescued in Colombian waters, the country's naval authority said.
“I had no 　42　. There was only a bottle of tomato sauce on the boat. So I 　43　 it up with some water for me to survive 24 days in the sea,” Elvis Francois said in English in a video released by the Colombian Navy. He had the word “help” 　44　 on the boat when he was found 120 nautical miles northwest of Puerto Bolivar. He said he saw other boats 　45　 and tried to flag them down, even lighting a fire on his boat, but they did not see him.
“The final days, about the 15th of January, I saw a 　46　. I had a mirror. I was making some signals,” he said, describing how he angled the glass to catch the glare of the sun and draw 　47　. “They passed over the boat twice so I realized they 　48　 me,” he continued. “I am 　49　 for being alive today because of them.” The aircraft crew 　50　 informed the Navy, who then rescued Francois with the help of a merchant ship. Francois added, “24 days, no land. Nobody to talk to. Don't know what to do. Don't know where you are. It was 　51　. At a certain time I lose hope. I think about my family.” A video released by the Navy shows a 　52　 examining Francois, who appears to be in good health.
He was working to repair a sailboat off a harbour on the Caribbean island in December last year when the weather turned 　53　 and he was swept out to sea, the Navy said. “Without having any 　54　 of navigation (导航) he was lost at sea. His efforts to 　55　 the boat were without success,” the statement added. Francois tried to make calls on his cell phone, but it ran out of signal.
He was handed over to the immigration authorities to arrange his return to his country.
41.A.took B.counted C.stayed D.survived
42.A.food B.water C.news D.money
43.A.checked B.opened C.broke D.mixed
44.A.observed B.carved C.sung D.beaten
45.A.pass by B.join in C.drop in D.come by
46.A.boat B.bird C.flag D.plane
47.A.criticism B.applause C.interest D.attention
48.A.abandoned B.saw C.surprised D.liked
49.A.ready B.grateful C.eager D.sorry
50.A.immediately B.briefly C.gently D.easily
51.A.exciting B.dissatisfying C.rough D.friendly
52.A.doctor B.sailor C.pilot D.lawyer
53.A.changeable B.terrible C.pleasant D.bright
54.A.study B.freedom C.knowledge D.enthusiasm
55.A.leave B.push C.display D.control
【答案与解析】
来自加勒比海多米尼克岛的 Elvis Francois靠着吃番茄酱在海上漂泊了24天,并最终获救。
41.D　一位男子靠着吃番茄酱在海上存活了24天。
42.A　“我没有食物。”
43.D　“我把它和水混在一起吃,以此在海上存活了24天。”
44.B　他在船上刻了“help”。
45.A　他说他看见其他船只经过。
46.D　“大概在1月15日,我看见了一架飞机。”
47.D　他调整镜子的角度来反射刺眼的阳光,最后引起了飞机上人员的注意。
48.B　“我意识到他们看见了我。”
49.B　“因为他们我现在还活着,对此我很感激。”
50.A　飞机上的工作人员立即通知了海军。
51.C　“这真的很难。在某个时刻,我失去了希望。”
52.A　一名医生在给Francois做检查。
53.B　天气突然变得很糟糕。
54.C　由于不懂任何导航的知识,他在海上迷失了方向。
55.D　他想掌控船只但失败了。
第二节　(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The pace of change in Beijing is not one that is measured in years or decades; it can often be measured in 　56　 (month). A recent example of this change, and yet another measure 　57　 has been taken to make Beijing a better city to live in, has been the introduction of “greenways” throughout many parts of the city.
These “greenways” are like green roads 　58　 (run) through the city, allowing residents to get more exercise 　59　(benefit) their health and also provide an opportunity for them to pursue 　60　 more carbon-free lifestyle. In addition, these “greenways” also live up 　61　 their name by greening more of the city with much-needed trees and vegetation.
The 　62　 (outstanding) example of all is the “Beijing Greenway”, a large part of which runs near the Second Ring Road. This wonderful “narrow park” not only 　63　 (offer) enough opportunities for walking and cycling, but 　64　 (decorate) with numerous areas for seating and exercise.
The “Beijing Greenway” has been regarded as “a model that should be considered in car-centric cities, to embrace a more 　65　 (environmental) friendly way forward for city planning”.
　　【答案】56.months　57.which/that　58.running　59.to benefit　60.a　61.to　62.most outstanding　63.offers　64.is decorated　65.environmentally
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　(满分15分)
某英文报举行主题为“World Cultural Heritage in China”的征文活动,请你写一篇短文投稿,题目自拟,内容包括:
1.简介;
2.特色。
注意:
1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
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　　【答案】
One possible version:
The Mogao Grottoes
Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Road in Gansu Province, the Mogao Grottoes are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.
The grottoes, with a collection of 492 Buddhist temples carved into the rock walls, are decorated with 45,000 square meters of paintings and more than 2,000 colored statues. The paintings show beautifully-painted designs, witnessing the civilizations of ancient China during the Sui, Tang and Song dynasties.
All these treasures tell Buddhist stories, witness the ancient Chinese art as well as cultural exchanges between China and other parts of the world.
第二节　(满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One hot July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office with a dear friend and colleague. My trusty printer was printing a time-sensitive report when it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon our return, my heart froze to see my house on fire.
Despite having spent much of my life writing, I was still lost for adequate words to de- scribe the sick, sinking feeling of seeing my home, business and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories collected over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after being rescued from situations of abuse and abandonment.
Responding to an early security system warning, the firefighters arrived in record time, but the chemical-laden smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat good- bye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns. Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact that the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures made me sad.
After staying with another great friend for a couple of weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I was occupied in writing a mystery novel when a “meow” sounded from outside the door. Was it my mind playing tricks again More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry room- mates. The meow grew louder and more insistent. Curious, I opened the door. Sitting on the doorstep was a small cat with big eyes. A neighbour walking by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that he had been born under a bridge and looked around for food.
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This cat-loving neighbour was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home. My immediate reaction was “that's all I need!” After all, I remained calm. But without hesitation she put the cat down. I thanked her and closed the door and decided to just let him stay until a real home could be found. That night, as I slid between the sheets of the unfamiliar bed, the energetic little fur ball jumped onto the bed and lied down by my side. It was the first night since the fire that I actually slept.
That night he brought some light back into my life. In the five years since the fire, we have been through a lot, the cat and I. We returned to the house, managed to keep the business alive, and brought the mystery novel to the final edits before it's submitted in hopes of publication. The cat helped me through a healing of spirit. So take a little advice from my furry friend: no matter how hopeless things may be, open the door whenever opportunity knocks. It just might be a star to light your way.

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