资源简介

综合素养提升练(二)
第一部分　阅读理解(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
Who gets to decide what content is worth posting,and what is worth engaging
On social media,it’s an algorithm (算法)—a computer programme that matches your particular likes and follows with others who have similar likes and follows.But even more than that,it’s based on how much content you create.If you don’t feed the social media monster on a regular basis,it refuses to expose what you post for others to see.
Thus,some bloggers share heavily filtered (过滤的) photos of tourist attractions on the social media and lifestyle platform to get traffic.However,this practice sometimes disappoints other users who go to those locations after seeing the pictures.
Since the bloggers don’t clearly state that their pictures are works of photography,they are considered as travel guides.After the viewers visit those places in person,they find a big gap between reality and what they have seen online,leaving them feeling frustrated.
Last week,one famous app issued a statement on its social media account,admitting that some users have“over-beautified” their online travel diaries.
The apologies came after users complained on social media about their experiences following travel guides on the app,only to find out on actual visits that the places were poles apart from the skilfully retouched images they had seen.One of the most well-known cases involved the “pink beach” of Fuxian Lake in Yunnan Province,which often appears online in dreamy pink images,but in reality is more similar to the colour of red bricks.
“If it’s OK to beautify promotion pictures for tourist sites like this,I can turn the bushes downstairs in my neighbourhood into a Norwegian forest in any minute,” one of the top comments on the app said.Others argued that the problem lies with the bloggers rather than the platform.
(　　)1.Why do some bloggers post heavily filtered photos
A.To show their creativity.
B.To get more online approval.
C.To advertise tourist attractions.
D.To promote the popularity of apps.
(　　)2.How can bushes downstairs in the neighbourhood be turned into a Norwegian forest
A.By shooting the forest on actual visits.
B.By feeding the monster on social media.
C.By finding a gap between reality and net.
D.By skilfully beautifying the photo of bushes.
(　　)3.Who should take responsibility for posted content according to the text
A.App users who are easily cheated.
B.Unreliable bloggers and travel guides.
C.The social media and lifestyle platform.
D.Different netizens have different views.
B
People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.
Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple.Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness.Some of these traditions are very interesting.
In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony.The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she enters the ceremony with.The second, the wedding ring, is added to the first.A final ring, however, is added as well.This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring.This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love.It is about building a family.
Wedding traditions in the Philippines include the Pandang, a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandang, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon.
A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress—believing blue to be a lucky colour.English Lavender (薰衣草) is often mixed with her wedding flowers.It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发)—as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.
There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to,but if you are about to plan a wedding, you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.
(　　)4.What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common
A.The commitment of love for all time.
B.Happiness between the wedding couple.
C.An interesting life.
D.Building a happy family.
(　　)5.What can we know about the traditional bride’s third ring in Sweden
A.It shows the duties of the new couple.
B.It shows the great love between the new couple.
C.It shows the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother.
D.It shows the bride will take care of not only her husband but also his mother.
(　　)6.Where do the new couple in the Philippines get the money for their honeymoon
A.From the bride.
B.From the bridegroom.
C.From their parents.
D.From the visiting guests.
(　　)7.What’s the passage mainly about
A.The reason for different wedding traditions.
B.Interesting wedding traditions from different countries.
C.The way to prepare for a wedding ceremony.
D.Interesting engagement traditions around the world.
C
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like The chances are that you don’t.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by.Thus,it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’,whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter different age stages,their social environment changes,and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.
The first period comes in the teenage years,during which people like strong music such as punk rock,because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.
But as people move into early adulthood,their lifestyles change.They want to build close relationships with others.As a result,they become fonder of contemporary music,such as pop and R&B,which are usually uplifting and danceable.
When middle age comes,most people have settled down.During this period,people prefer jazz and classical music,as well as music like country,folk and the blues.
As for old people,they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music,such as country and jazz.But you must be questioning,“Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music ”Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to rock music to remind themselves of their youth.
(　　)8.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy
A.They are worth listening to.
B.They are actually less cool.
C.They are especially serious.
D.They are hard to understand.
(　　)9.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
(　　)10.What kind of music do teenagers prefer
A.Punk rock. B.Country.
C.Jazz. D.Pop.
(　　)11.What is the best title for the text
A.People Have Different Opinions on Music
B.People’s Taste in Music Changes with Time
C.People Listen to Music for the Same Reason
D.People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music
D
For thousands of years,humans have built cities.Some of our oldest cities have managed to remain pieces of their original characteristics while others have disappeared completely.
One of these lost cities belonged to the Anasazi who lived in Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.They built houses along the river that ran through the valley.For nearly 300 years,
Chaco Canyon was the population centre of many desert cities.Now nothing is left of this busy city but ruins.Scientists think that drought may have made the Anasazi suffer from starvation (饥饿) or that some kind of disease killed off many of the people.However,no one knows for sure what happened to the people of Chaco Canyon.
Another lost city sits high atop the Andes Mountains in Peru:the city of Machu Picchu.It was once among the most powerful cities in South America.It was home to the Inca emperor.
In 1527,its citizens packed up their belongings and moved for unknown reasons.Scientists guess that smallpox,a disease brought by European explorers,was Machu Picchu’s downfall.
Today tourists from all over the world climb thousands of steep stone steps to view the ruins of this once great city.
Yet another city that is no more was called Pompeii.This was one of the wealthiest cities of ancient Italy.This beautiful seaside city was a lively centre of trade.However,lava (火山岩浆),smoke,and ash from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii,putting an end to its prosperity (繁华).Scientists have studied the ruins of Pompeii,which led to new discoveries about ancient civilisations of Europe.
Humans have always built cities as centres for trade,business,and family life.Cities that have been lost provide information about the past,helping to inform our future.By studying lost cities,we can learn how to protect our current cities.
(　　)12.Why was Machu Picchu once among the most powerful cities in South America
A.Because it was the centre of the Inca Empire.
B.Because it was located high atop the Andes Mountains.
C.Because it was founded by powerful European explorers.
D.Because it had been visited by many visitors throughout the world.
(　　)13.What do the three cities have in common according to the passage
A.They were in ruins in the end.
B.They were affected by drought.
C.They were unable to gain enough supplies.
D.They were the most powerful centres of the local economy.
(　　)14.How does the writer introduce the three lost cities
A.By making a comparison.
B.By stating causes and effects.
C.By expressing his own opinions.
D.By listing numbers and examples.
(　　)15.What message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph
A.We should set up powerful cities for a competitive world.
B.We should pass on certain customs of ancient civilisations.
C.We should work out the ways to save our cities from various disasters.
D.We should learn from the past to ensure that we do not lose cities in the future.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,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。
　　Birdwatching is a fun hobby for many people.16.　　　 They take photos and record the birds’ sounds to learn about their behaviour.
Prayitno Goenarto is an experienced birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from Indonesia.When he was a college student,he got sick for a while.His doctor advised him to go outdoors more often.He then decided to watch birds and take photos of them.
Once,he took a photo of a small songbird.Knowing little about birds,he labelled it as a sparrow online.Soon,someone corrected him.The bird was actually a finch.This embarrassing incident led Goenarto to check out a field guide.17.　　
“Birdwatching has helped me in ways beyond what I could imagine,” Goenarto recalled.His life slows down.He makes new friends.He also encounters (遇见) bird species he didn’t know about.
“18.　　　 Especially if you have placed a lot of effort into finding the bird—learning the bird’s song,habitat,ecology,and reviewing sightings,” he said.“I feel my heart race,my eyes widen and almost automatically (自动地) I start to smile.”
One of the highlights of his career was a trip to a faraway island to search for a rare bird species.The journey was hard.It rained heavily every afternoon.He was cold and wet for nearly the entire trip.
19.　　　“Each day was as exciting as the next as almost all the birds I saw were new to me,” he said.
Besides watching,Goenarto also takes photos and records sounds on field trips.Such photos of birds or other animals can help raise awareness to protect animals.“20.　　　” Goenarto said.“They inspire people to learn more about what is out there and why it’s worth saving.”
A.That was when he started watching birds.
B.It is difficult to describe such feelings.
C.Birdwatchers like to look at birds in the wild.
D.Wildlife photography can capture amazing moments in nature.
E.That sparked his lifelong interest in birdwatching and photography.
F.However,he was able to find many new locations for the species.
G.They can also help him analyse and compare to see if there are any trends.
第二部分　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)
阅读下面的短文,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。
I went for a walk up to a local park and Chester was running about.Suddenly,two dogs appeared,attacking him.He got　21　 and ran off in an unfamiliar direction.I can only 　22　 myself—it’s like losing a family member.My daughter didn’t sleep for three days.She just thought her pet was 　23　.
My family had almost lost　24　 until Erica decided to offer her services.She uses a drone (无人机) to help find lost dogs.Equipped with a hi-tech thermal imaging (热成像) camera,the drone can detect heat 　25　 from about 250 feet in the air.　26　,when asked to help out in a search for a 　27　,Erica simply turns up to the dog’s last known 　28　 and sets up the drone.Having found more than 160 dogs,it’s proved pretty 　29　.
And it’s easy to see why.Can you　30　 Chester running around these woods To the naked eye(肉眼),it’s virtually impossible,but pop the thermal image up and he jumps out,　31　 his owner to bring him safely back home.
Having saved hundreds of dogs,the method is clearly 　32　.Erica doesn’t 　33　 for her services and instead does it for the pleasure of seeing the owners 　34　.
Erica’s drone has helped create countless happy　35　 and is sure to make many more in the future.
(　　)21.A.concerned B.annoyed
C.scared D.confused
(　　)22.A.speak for B.focus on
C.turn to D.adapt to
(　　)23.A.sick B.gone
C.injured D.stuck
(　　)24.A.attitude B.contact
C.track D.hope
(　　)25.A.impressions B.signals
C.experiments D.behaviours
(　　)26.A.Besides B.However
C.Therefore D.Otherwise
(　　)27.A.family B.job
C.chance D.dog
(　　)28.A.location B.company
C.adventure D.arrangement
(　　)29.A.particular B.familiar
C.successful D.suitable
(　　)30.A.spot B.explore
C.concentrate D.rescue
(　　)31.A.forbidding B.allowing
C.ordering D.warning
(　　)32.A.challenging B.improving
C.working D.surviving
(　　)33.A.apply B.wish
C.answer D.charge
(　　)34.A.reunited B.recognised
C.requested D.admired
(　　)35.A.destinations B.solutions
C.goals D.endings
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In a world which is full of different kinds of 36.　　　　 (colour),red quite stands out.In China,people call this colour Chinese Red,and it has become a very popular expression catching the world’s attention.
This expression fully shows Chinese 37.　　　　 (people) special love for red.So why are the Chinese really fond of it One reason lies in the colour’s rich meaning in 38.　　　　(tradition) Chinese culture.In ancient China,red 39.　　　　 (regard) as a symbol of health,energy,happiness,hope and so on.Now red things can be 40.　　　　 (common) found across the nation,for example,red lanterns.People can find red lanterns across China,especially during festivals and holidays.During 41.　　　　 Spring Festival,people will see red lanterns hanging on the front gates of houses and stores.Besides red lanterns,things like Spring Festival couplets(春联) 42.　　　　 invitations are also often red.
43.　　　　 a word,red is popular in China and it’s more than just a colour.It 44.　　　　 (carry) the rich culture of this nation.And you’re welcome 45.　　　　 (feel) and discover it in China.
第三部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你将参加主题为“The Power of Music”的英语演讲比赛。请用英语撰写一篇演讲稿,要点如下:
1.音乐对你的影响;
2.你对音乐的感觉;
3.音乐的重要性。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Good morning,everyone!
I am Li Hua.
　　That’s all!Thank you for listening.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny is a pretty six-year-old girl.Born in a small town in Scotland,she is the apple of her parents’ eye.One day when Jenny and her mother were checking out at the supermarket,Jenny saw a plastic pearl (珍珠) necklace priced at $2.50.Obviously,Jenny liked it very much.She stared at it for a moment and looked up at her mother.When the mother’s eyes and the daughter’s eyes met,they both couldn’t help laughing knowingly.
Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some housework to pay it off.Jenny agreed.She worked very hard every day,and soon Jenny paid off the necklace.Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower.Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy.He ran a cake shop in town.Business was slowing down,and the whole family only made ends meet.No matter what troubles he had,the strong man always smiled in front of his wife and child.Every evening,when Jenny went to bed,he would read Jenny her favourite story.
One night when the father finished reading an interesting story,he said,“Jenny,could you give me your necklace ”
“Oh!Daddy,not my necklace!”Jenny said.“But you can have Rosy,my favourite doll.Remember her You gave her to me last year for my birthday.Okay ”
“Oh no,darling,that’s okay,”her father brushed her cheek with a kiss.“Good night,little one.” Jenny held her beloved necklace tightly for fear that it would be taken away.
A week later,her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favourite story.
“Oh,Daddy,not my necklace!But you can have Ribbons,my toy horse.Do you remember her She’s my favourite.”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　“Oh no,darling,that’s okay,”her father said and kissed her again on the cheek.
Paragraph 2:
　　Inside the box was a beautiful,real pearl necklace. 综合素养提升练(二)
第一部分　阅读理解(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
Who gets to decide what content is worth posting,and what is worth engaging
On social media,it’s an algorithm (算法)—a computer programme that matches your particular likes and follows with others who have similar likes and follows.But even more than that,it’s based on how much content you create.If you don’t feed the social media monster on a regular basis,it refuses to expose what you post for others to see.
Thus,some bloggers share heavily filtered (过滤的) photos of tourist attractions on the social media and lifestyle platform to get traffic.However,this practice sometimes disappoints other users who go to those locations after seeing the pictures.
Since the bloggers don’t clearly state that their pictures are works of photography,they are considered as travel guides.After the viewers visit those places in person,they find a big gap between reality and what they have seen online,leaving them feeling frustrated.
Last week,one famous app issued a statement on its social media account,admitting that some users have“over-beautified” their online travel diaries.
The apologies came after users complained on social media about their experiences following travel guides on the app,only to find out on actual visits that the places were poles apart from the skilfully retouched images they had seen.One of the most well-known cases involved the “pink beach” of Fuxian Lake in Yunnan Province,which often appears online in dreamy pink images,but in reality is more similar to the colour of red bricks.
“If it’s OK to beautify promotion pictures for tourist sites like this,I can turn the bushes downstairs in my neighbourhood into a Norwegian forest in any minute,” one of the top comments on the app said.Others argued that the problem lies with the bloggers rather than the platform.
(　　)1.Why do some bloggers post heavily filtered photos
A.To show their creativity.
B.To get more online approval.
C.To advertise tourist attractions.
D.To promote the popularity of apps.
(　　)2.How can bushes downstairs in the neighbourhood be turned into a Norwegian forest
A.By shooting the forest on actual visits.
B.By feeding the monster on social media.
C.By finding a gap between reality and net.
D.By skilfully beautifying the photo of bushes.
(　　)3.Who should take responsibility for posted content according to the text
A.App users who are easily cheated.
B.Unreliable bloggers and travel guides.
C.The social media and lifestyle platform.
D.Different netizens have different views.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要说明了一些博主在社交媒体上发布过度美化的景点照片会误导网友。
答案及剖析:
1.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的第一句可知,有些博主发布经过严重过滤的照片是为了获得更多的流量,获得更多的在线支持。故选B。
2.D　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的第一句可知,可以通过巧妙地美化灌木丛的照片,把附近楼下的灌木丛变成挪威的森林。故选D。
3.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知,有些人认为是博主的问题,有些人认为是平台的问题。因此,对于发布过度美化照片的责任,人们看法不一。故选D。
B
People from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺) of love for all time during a public ceremony.
Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple.Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness.Some of these traditions are very interesting.
In Sweden, the traditional bride will wear three rings by the end of the wedding ceremony.The first is the engagement (订婚) ring that she enters the ceremony with.The second, the wedding ring, is added to the first.A final ring, however, is added as well.This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring.This is said to show that marriage is about more than just love.It is about building a family.
Wedding traditions in the Philippines include the Pandang, a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandang, guests pin (用大头针别住) money to the bride’s dress to pay for their honeymoon.
A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dress—believing blue to be a lucky colour.English Lavender (薰衣草) is often mixed with her wedding flowers.It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发)—as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.
There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to,but if you are about to plan a wedding, you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.
(　　)4.What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common
A.The commitment of love for all time.
B.Happiness between the wedding couple.
C.An interesting life.
D.Building a happy family.
(　　)5.What can we know about the traditional bride’s third ring in Sweden
A.It shows the duties of the new couple.
B.It shows the great love between the new couple.
C.It shows the bride will be not only a wife but also a mother.
D.It shows the bride will take care of not only her husband but also his mother.
(　　)6.Where do the new couple in the Philippines get the money for their honeymoon
A.From the bride.
B.From the bridegroom.
C.From their parents.
D.From the visiting guests.
(　　)7.What’s the passage mainly about
A.The reason for different wedding traditions.
B.Interesting wedding traditions from different countries.
C.The way to prepare for a wedding ceremony.
D.Interesting engagement traditions around the world.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了世界各地不同国家婚礼的有趣传统和风俗。
答案及剖析:
4.A　细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,所有婚礼仪式上的共同点似乎是对爱情永远的承诺。故选A。
5.C　推理判断题。根据第三段的最后三句可知,最后一枚戒指被称为“母爱”戒指。即第三枚戒指表示的不仅仅是妻子,也是母爱的象征。故选C。
6.D　细节理解题。根据第四段的最后一句可知,新婚夫妇度蜜月的钱来自参加他们婚礼的客人。故选D。
7.B　主旨大意题。阅读全文可知,文章重点介绍了世界各地不同国家婚礼的有趣传统和风俗。故选B。
C
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like The chances are that you don’t.You probably think the music that they like is old and boring and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.But scientists found that people’s music taste changes as time goes by.Thus,it is likely that your own musical preferences will follow a similar path to your parents’,whether you like it or not.
We used to think that culture and personality (个性) are the only reasons for different music choices.But researchers at the University of Cambridge noticed that as people enter different age stages,their social environment changes,and so does their music taste.There are some musical periods that people go through in their life.
The first period comes in the teenage years,during which people like strong music such as punk rock,because teenagers tend to be aggressive or want to be independent.
But as people move into early adulthood,their lifestyles change.They want to build close relationships with others.As a result,they become fonder of contemporary music,such as pop and R&B,which are usually uplifting and danceable.
When middle age comes,most people have settled down.During this period,people prefer jazz and classical music,as well as music like country,folk and the blues.
As for old people,they prefer old songs in their childhoods.They generally listen to relaxing music,such as country and jazz.But you must be questioning,“Aren’t there old people who are still interested in or even crazy about rock music ”Of course there are.But their reasons for listening to rock music may have changed.At that age people may listen to rock music to remind themselves of their youth.
(　　)8.What do young people usually think of the songs their parents enjoy
A.They are worth listening to.
B.They are actually less cool.
C.They are especially serious.
D.They are hard to understand.
(　　)9.How many musical periods are there that people go through in their life
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
(　　)10.What kind of music do teenagers prefer
A.Punk rock. B.Country.
C.Jazz. D.Pop.
(　　)11.What is the best title for the text
A.People Have Different Opinions on Music
B.People’s Taste in Music Changes with Time
C.People Listen to Music for the Same Reason
D.People’s Lifestyle Can Be Changed by Music
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了人们的音乐品味会随着年龄的变化而变化。
答案及剖析:
8.B　细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知,年轻人会认为父母喜欢的音乐过时又无聊,没有自己播放列表上的音乐酷。故选B。
9.C　细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,人们在一生中会经历一些音乐时期,之后的第三、第四、第五、第六段分别介绍了4个音乐时期(青少年时期、青年时期、中年时期、老年时期)。故选C。
10.A　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,青少年喜欢朋克摇滚乐。故选A。
11.B　标题归纳题。文章的前两段主要指出人们的音乐品味会随着年龄变化而变化这一观点,且文章第二段的最后一句指出人们在一生中会经历一些音乐时期,之后的第三、第四、第五、第六段具体介绍了4个音乐时期(青少年时期、青年时期、中年时期、老年时期)。由此可知,文章主要介绍了人们的音乐品味随着时间的推移而变化。B项最适合作文章的标题。故选B。
D
For thousands of years,humans have built cities.Some of our oldest cities have managed to remain pieces of their original characteristics while others have disappeared completely.
One of these lost cities belonged to the Anasazi who lived in Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.They built houses along the river that ran through the valley.For nearly 300 years,
Chaco Canyon was the population centre of many desert cities.Now nothing is left of this busy city but ruins.Scientists think that drought may have made the Anasazi suffer from starvation (饥饿) or that some kind of disease killed off many of the people.However,no one knows for sure what happened to the people of Chaco Canyon.
Another lost city sits high atop the Andes Mountains in Peru:the city of Machu Picchu.It was once among the most powerful cities in South America.It was home to the Inca emperor.
In 1527,its citizens packed up their belongings and moved for unknown reasons.Scientists guess that smallpox,a disease brought by European explorers,was Machu Picchu’s downfall.
Today tourists from all over the world climb thousands of steep stone steps to view the ruins of this once great city.
Yet another city that is no more was called Pompeii.This was one of the wealthiest cities of ancient Italy.This beautiful seaside city was a lively centre of trade.However,lava (火山岩浆),smoke,and ash from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii,putting an end to its prosperity (繁华).Scientists have studied the ruins of Pompeii,which led to new discoveries about ancient civilisations of Europe.
Humans have always built cities as centres for trade,business,and family life.Cities that have been lost provide information about the past,helping to inform our future.By studying lost cities,we can learn how to protect our current cities.
(　　)12.Why was Machu Picchu once among the most powerful cities in South America
A.Because it was the centre of the Inca Empire.
B.Because it was located high atop the Andes Mountains.
C.Because it was founded by powerful European explorers.
D.Because it had been visited by many visitors throughout the world.
(　　)13.What do the three cities have in common according to the passage
A.They were in ruins in the end.
B.They were affected by drought.
C.They were unable to gain enough supplies.
D.They were the most powerful centres of the local economy.
(　　)14.How does the writer introduce the three lost cities
A.By making a comparison.
B.By stating causes and effects.
C.By expressing his own opinions.
D.By listing numbers and examples.
(　　)15.What message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph
A.We should set up powerful cities for a competitive world.
B.We should pass on certain customs of ancient civilisations.
C.We should work out the ways to save our cities from various disasters.
D.We should learn from the past to ensure that we do not lose cities in the future.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了三座已经消失的城市。
答案及剖析:
12.A　细节理解题。根据第三段的第二、第三句可知,马丘比丘曾是南美洲最强大的城市之一,因为它是印加帝王的所在地,即是印加帝国的中心。故选A。
13.A　细节理解题。根据第二段的“Now nothing is left of this busy city but ruins.”,第三段的最后一句以及第四段的“Scientists have studied the ruins of Pompeii”可知,这三座城市最后都成了废墟。故选A。
14.B　推理判断题。根据第二段的“Scientists think that drought...many of the people.”,第三段的“Scientists guess that smallpox...was Machu Picchu’s downfall.”以及第四段的“However,lava (火山岩浆),smoke...its prosperity (繁华).”可知,作者是通过陈述三座古城消失的原因和结果来介绍它们的。故选B。
15.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句可知,我们应该从这些已经消失的城市中学习,以确保我们在未来不会失去现在的城市。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,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。
　　Birdwatching is a fun hobby for many people.16.　　　 They take photos and record the birds’ sounds to learn about their behaviour.
Prayitno Goenarto is an experienced birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from Indonesia.When he was a college student,he got sick for a while.His doctor advised him to go outdoors more often.He then decided to watch birds and take photos of them.
Once,he took a photo of a small songbird.Knowing little about birds,he labelled it as a sparrow online.Soon,someone corrected him.The bird was actually a finch.This embarrassing incident led Goenarto to check out a field guide.17.　　
“Birdwatching has helped me in ways beyond what I could imagine,” Goenarto recalled.His life slows down.He makes new friends.He also encounters (遇见) bird species he didn’t know about.
“18.　　　 Especially if you have placed a lot of effort into finding the bird—learning the bird’s song,habitat,ecology,and reviewing sightings,” he said.“I feel my heart race,my eyes widen and almost automatically (自动地) I start to smile.”
One of the highlights of his career was a trip to a faraway island to search for a rare bird species.The journey was hard.It rained heavily every afternoon.He was cold and wet for nearly the entire trip.
19.　　　“Each day was as exciting as the next as almost all the birds I saw were new to me,” he said.
Besides watching,Goenarto also takes photos and records sounds on field trips.Such photos of birds or other animals can help raise awareness to protect animals.“20.　　　” Goenarto said.“They inspire people to learn more about what is out there and why it’s worth saving.”
A.That was when he started watching birds.
B.It is difficult to describe such feelings.
C.Birdwatchers like to look at birds in the wild.
D.Wildlife photography can capture amazing moments in nature.
E.That sparked his lifelong interest in birdwatching and photography.
F.However,he was able to find many new locations for the species.
G.They can also help him analyse and compare to see if there are any trends.
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了观鸟专家认为观鸟活动乐趣无穷,意义非凡。
答案及剖析:
16.C　根据设空处前一句以及设空处后一句可知,C项承上启下,语意连贯,且C项中的birdwatchers对应前文的many people,对应后文的代词They。故选C。
17.E　根据设空处和前一句可知,这次尴尬的事件促使Goenarto去翻阅野外指南,从而引起了他对观鸟的兴趣,让他想进一步了解鸟类。E项符合语义逻辑,承接上文,且E项中的That指代设空处前句的内容。故选E。
18.B　根据设空处后“I feel my heart race...”可知,作者在描述自己的感受。B项符合下文语义,表达了当自己找到并了解一种鸟类的相关知识后的那种难以表述的情感。故选B。
19.F　根据上文“The journey was hard...the entire trip.”以及设空处后一句可知,前文讲述了一次艰难的野外寻找珍稀鸟类之行,后面讲每天都很令人兴奋,说明设空处应为转折点,F项符合前后文的对应关系。故选F。
20.D　根据设空处前一句以及设空处后内容可知,D项承接上文“Such photos of birds or other animals”,又引出下文“They inspire people to learn more”。且设空处后句的they指代D项的“amazing moments in nature”。故选D。
第二部分　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)
阅读下面的短文,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。
I went for a walk up to a local park and Chester was running about.Suddenly,two dogs appeared,attacking him.He got　21　 and ran off in an unfamiliar direction.I can only 　22　 myself—it’s like losing a family member.My daughter didn’t sleep for three days.She just thought her pet was 　23　.
My family had almost lost　24　 until Erica decided to offer her services.She uses a drone (无人机) to help find lost dogs.Equipped with a hi-tech thermal imaging (热成像) camera,the drone can detect heat 　25　 from about 250 feet in the air.　26　,when asked to help out in a search for a 　27　,Erica simply turns up to the dog’s last known 　28　 and sets up the drone.Having found more than 160 dogs,it’s proved pretty 　29　.
And it’s easy to see why.Can you　30　 Chester running around these woods To the naked eye(肉眼),it’s virtually impossible,but pop the thermal image up and he jumps out,　31　 his owner to bring him safely back home.
Having saved hundreds of dogs,the method is clearly 　32　.Erica doesn’t 　33　 for her services and instead does it for the pleasure of seeing the owners 　34　.
Erica’s drone has helped create countless happy　35　 and is sure to make many more in the future.
(　　)21.A.concerned B.annoyed
C.scared D.confused
(　　)22.A.speak for B.focus on
C.turn to D.adapt to
(　　)23.A.sick B.gone
C.injured D.stuck
(　　)24.A.attitude B.contact
C.track D.hope
(　　)25.A.impressions B.signals
C.experiments D.behaviours
(　　)26.A.Besides B.However
C.Therefore D.Otherwise
(　　)27.A.family B.job
C.chance D.dog
(　　)28.A.location B.company
C.adventure D.arrangement
(　　)29.A.particular B.familiar
C.successful D.suitable
(　　)30.A.spot B.explore
C.concentrate D.rescue
(　　)31.A.forbidding B.allowing
C.ordering D.warning
(　　)32.A.challenging B.improving
C.working D.surviving
(　　)33.A.apply B.wish
C.answer D.charge
(　　)34.A.reunited B.recognised
C.requested D.admired
(　　)35.A.destinations B.solutions
C.goals D.endings
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者家的狗Chester失踪了,后来Erica用无人机帮他找了回来,并介绍了无人机的工作原理和取得的成功。
答案及剖析:
21.C　根据上文“Suddenly,two dogs appeared,attacking him.”可知,Chester被两只狗攻击,所以它是害怕(scared)了。故选C。
22.A　根据设空处后的myself,以及下文“it’s like losing a family member”可知,这是作者对自己所说的话。故选A。
23.B　根据上文可知,作者家的狗失踪不见了(gone)。故选B。
24.D　根据下文“until Erica decided to offer her services”可知,在作者家人几乎要失去希望(hope)时,Erica提出帮忙。故选D。
25.B　根据上文“Equipped with a hi-tech thermal imaging (热成像) camera”可知,无人机配备了热成像相机,所以可以探测热信号(signals)。故选B。
26.C　根据下文“when asked to ... sets up the drone”可知,本句话和上文是因果关系。故选C。
27.D　根据下文“Erica simply ... the drone.”可知,Erica是出现在狗最后出现的位置,所以是寻找狗(dog)。故选D。
28.A　根据句意可知,Erica是在狗最后出现的位置(location)放飞无人机。故选A。
29.C　根据上文“Having found more than 160 dogs”可知,这个方法是成功的(successful)。故选C。
30.A　根据下文“To the naked eye(肉眼),it’s virtually impossible”可知,此处指用肉眼看(spot)。故选A。
31.B　根据上文“but pop the thermal image up and he jumps out”可知,设空处前的一系列操作使得狗的主人能够将狗安全地带回家。故选B。
32.C　根据上文“Having saved hundreds of dogs...”可知,这个方法奏效(working)了。故选C。
33.D　根据设空处后“for her services”以及下文可知,Erica并没有收费(charge)。故选D。
34.A　根据上文可知,狗的主人安全地将狗带回了家,此处指重聚了(reunited)。故选A。
35.D　根据上文可知,最后狗的主人都带着狗回家了,所以这都是幸福的结局(endings)。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In a world which is full of different kinds of 36.　　　　 (colour),red quite stands out.In China,people call this colour Chinese Red,and it has become a very popular expression catching the world’s attention.
This expression fully shows Chinese 37.　　　　 (people) special love for red.So why are the Chinese really fond of it One reason lies in the colour’s rich meaning in 38.　　　　(tradition) Chinese culture.In ancient China,red 39.　　　　 (regard) as a symbol of health,energy,happiness,hope and so on.Now red things can be 40.　　　　 (common) found across the nation,for example,red lanterns.People can find red lanterns across China,especially during festivals and holidays.During 41.　　　　 Spring Festival,people will see red lanterns hanging on the front gates of houses and stores.Besides red lanterns,things like Spring Festival couplets(春联) 42.　　　　 invitations are also often red.
43.　　　　 a word,red is popular in China and it’s more than just a colour.It 44.　　　　 (carry) the rich culture of this nation.And you’re welcome 45.　　　　 (feel) and discover it in China.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了红色在中国文化中所蕴含的意义。
答案及剖析:
36.colours　考查名词复数。因为前面有different kinds of所修饰,应填名词复数形式。故填colours。
37.people’s　考查名词所有格。此处people与love构成所属关系,应用名词所有格形式。故填people’s。
38.traditional　考查形容词。此处应用形容词作定语,修饰名词culture。故填traditional。
39.was regarded　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语;根据时间状语In ancient China可知,应用一般过去时;主语red与regard之间是被动关系,应用被动语态;主语为red,应用第三人称单数形式。故填was regarded。
monly　考查副词。设空处作状语,修饰谓语动词,应用副词。故填commonly。
41.the　考查冠词。表示“春节”应用the Spring Festival。故填the。
42.and　考查连词。此处Spring Festival couplets和invitations为并列关系,设空处表示“和”,应用连词and。故填and。
43.In　考查介词和固定搭配。in a word 是固定用法,意为“总之”,注意首字母大写。故填In。
44.carries　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语,此处陈述客观事实,用一般现在时,主语为It,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填carries。
45.to feel　考查动词不定式。sb be welcome to do sth 意为“欢迎某人做某事”。故填to feel。
第三部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你将参加主题为“The Power of Music”的英语演讲比赛。请用英语撰写一篇演讲稿,要点如下:
1.音乐对你的影响;
2.你对音乐的感觉;
3.音乐的重要性。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Good morning,everyone!
I am Li Hua.
　　That’s all!Thank you for listening.
[写作指导]
One possible version:
Good morning,everyone!
I am Li Hua. I feel greatly honoured to deliver a speech here,the topic of which is “The Power of Music”.
Two years ago,I didn’t do well in the Academic Test for Junior High School Students,for which I felt rather depressed and even lost confidence in myself.Those days,I listened to some of my favourite songs,which brought great happiness to me and made me stronger in mind.Since then I have made up my mind to study harder.
Music plays an important part in my life.Not only can it help me feel relaxed,but it can also make me become more determined.Have you ever heard a piece of music and remembered an important time in your life
That’s all!Thank you for listening.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny is a pretty six-year-old girl.Born in a small town in Scotland,she is the apple of her parents’ eye.One day when Jenny and her mother were checking out at the supermarket,Jenny saw a plastic pearl (珍珠) necklace priced at $2.50.Obviously,Jenny liked it very much.She stared at it for a moment and looked up at her mother.When the mother’s eyes and the daughter’s eyes met,they both couldn’t help laughing knowingly.
Her mother bought the necklace for her on condition that she had to do some housework to pay it off.Jenny agreed.She worked very hard every day,and soon Jenny paid off the necklace.Jenny loved it so much that she wore it everywhere except when she was in the shower.Her mother had told her it would turn her neck green!
Jenny had a very loving daddy.He ran a cake shop in town.Business was slowing down,and the whole family only made ends meet.No matter what troubles he had,the strong man always smiled in front of his wife and child.Every evening,when Jenny went to bed,he would read Jenny her favourite story.
One night when the father finished reading an interesting story,he said,“Jenny,could you give me your necklace ”
“Oh!Daddy,not my necklace!”Jenny said.“But you can have Rosy,my favourite doll.Remember her You gave her to me last year for my birthday.Okay ”
“Oh no,darling,that’s okay,”her father brushed her cheek with a kiss.“Good night,little one.” Jenny held her beloved necklace tightly for fear that it would be taken away.
A week later,her father once again asked Jenny for the necklace after her favourite story.
“Oh,Daddy,not my necklace!But you can have Ribbons,my toy horse.Do you remember her She’s my favourite.”
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
　　“Oh no,darling,that’s okay,”her father said and kissed her again on the cheek.
Paragraph 2:
　　Inside the box was a beautiful,real pearl necklace.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Jenny,her mother and her father 渴望 高兴 担心 激动
When When Jenny was six years old
Where In a small town in Scotland
What Jenny’s mother bought a plastic necklace for Jenny.She liked it very much.She refused to give it to her father.
明确主题定冲突 Theme Love between father and daughter
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Jenny liked her necklace very much.But her father wanted to have it. Clue:Jenny had a very loving daddy.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 “Oh no,darling,that’s okay,” her father said and kissed her again on the cheek. Q1:How did Jenny feel after she refused her father again Q2:What was Jenny’s final decision Q3:How did Jenny’s father react
Para.2 Inside the box was a beautiful,real pearl necklace. Q1:How did Jenny respond when seeing the real pearl necklace Q2:How did Jenny’s father manage to get the necklace Q3:Why did Jenny’s father ask Jenny for the necklace for several times
One possible version:
“Oh no,darling,that’s okay,” her father said and kissed her again on the cheek.
in the dark.She wondered why her father liked her necklace.Several days later,when Jenny’s father came in to read her a story,Jenny was sitting on her bed and .“Here,Daddy,”she said,holding out her hand.She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside.She put it into her father’s hand.With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue box.
　　Inside the box was a beautiful,real pearl necklace. Jenny almost jumped out of bed when she saw the shiny necklace.Her father had learnt from his wife how Jenny got the necklace and loved it.So he decided to stop smoking and use the money he saved to buy a real necklace for his daughter.He had had it all along.He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap necklace so that he could give her a real one,which was worth at least $150.
注释:为神态描写;
为why引导的宾语从句;
为动作描写;
为现在分词作伴随状语;
中的jumped out of bed为动作描写,when引导的是时间状语从句;
中的so that引导结果状语从句;which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰a real one。

展开更多......

收起↑