资源简介

综合素养提升练(一)
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
A snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia.A black rhinoceros gallops across the plains of Africa.A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North American river.A mother blue whale and her calf glide through the deep waters of the ocean.
All of these animals share Earth with us.They fascinate us with their beauty,their grace,and their speed.We love observing their behaviour,and learning more about their habits.But just loving them is not enough.All of these animals are endangered.Many of them have died,and without special care,they may someday disappear from Earth.
Why is it important to care for animals like these One reason is to protect the balance of life on Earth.Another reason is the beauty of the animals themselves.Each species of animal is special.Africa was once filled with a lot of wild animals.But that is changing fast.One of these animals,the black rhinoceros,lives on the plains of Africa.It has very poor eyesight and a very bad temper!Even though the black rhinoceros is powerful,and can be dangerous,its strength can’t always help it to escape hunters.
Some people think that the rhinoceros’ horn has magical powers,and many hunters kill rhinoceros for their valuable horns.This has caused the black rhinoceros to be placed on the endangered species list.
The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa.It once had no natural enemies,but is now endangered—killed for its ivory tusks.
The fastest land animal,the cheetah,also lives in Africa.It,too,is becoming extinct as people take over more and more of the land that is the cheetah’s natural habitat.
Imagine Africa without the powerful rhinoceros,the gentle,intelligent elephant,or the lightning-quick cheetah.Once they are gone,they are gone forever.
(　　)1.What would be a suitable title for this passage
A.Do What We Can B.Gone Forever
C.Help Animals D.Live or Die
(　　)2.Why has the black rhinoceros been placed on the endangered list according to the passage
A.Because its eyesight is poor and its temper is bad.
B.Because it has a horn.
C.Because it is believed that its horn has magical power.
D.Because people think it is powerful and dangerous.
(　　)3.How does the writer feel about the fate of endangered animals
A.Disinterested. B.Concerned.
C.Optimistic. D.Confused.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了许多濒危动物的现状。这些动物一旦消失,将永远不复存在。面对这种情况,我们该怎么做
答案及剖析:
1.B　标题归纳题。根据全文尤其是文章最后一句可知,如果人类再不采取措施保护濒危动物,那么这些动物一旦消失,将永远不复存在。B项能概括文章,适合作标题。故选B。
2.C　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知,很多猎人为了获取牛角而猎杀犀牛。故选C。
3.B　推理判断题。通读全文可知,作者对濒危动物十分关心。故选B。
B
A kind man named Keith Walker kept his own pitbull called Bravo at the animal shelter overnight and was on his way to pick him up when he saw flames from there.
　　He didn’t just rescue his own pet,but he made sure that all the animals were safe.He said, “I was nervous at first and really scared to go there with all that smoke.I am not going to lie.” However,Keith suddenly remembered that his father once said humans had a duty to protect animals.So he said,“My dog is my best friend,and I wouldn’t be here without him,so I knew I had to save all those other dogs.”
The founder of the shelter Grace Hamlin said that the shelter was left uninhabitable by the fire,which was electrical.But luckily,they were about to move into a new place,so there was still somewhere for the animals to live in.
She said,“Keith is my guardian.Even the firefighters didn’t know how to handle the animals.They called Animal Control,but Keith was already in the building pulling out the cats and dogs until they were all safe.”
Keith was regarded as a hero after saving the six dogs and ten cats.Well-wishers raised some money for him from a fundraising platform.
In a separate fundraiser for the shelter itself to rebuild after the fire,Grace said, “Keith worked tirelessly to bring our animals to safety.Although he refused all offers of help,we are determined to contact him again.He is a vital part of our community and he should be appropriately rewarded for his selfless efforts.”
(　　)4.What did Keith do at the first sight of the fire
A.He waited for help.
B.He turned to his father.
C.He protected his own pets.
D.He hesitated for a moment.
(　　)5.What damage did the fire bring about
A.Some firefighters were badly injured.
B.The animals lost their previous shelter.
C.Some cats disappeared.
D.Keith lost his pitbull.
(　　)6.Why is Grace going to contact Keith again
A.To reward him for what he did.
B.To raise money for him.
C.To offer him a good job.
D.To rebuild a home for him.
(　　)7.Which of the following can best describe Keith
A.Ambitious and helpful.
B.Determined and modest.
C.Honest and brave.
D.Generous and calm.
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Keith Walker在看到动物收容中心失火后,勇敢地救出了被困的动物的故事。
答案及剖析:
4.D　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I was nervous...all that smoke.”可知,看到大火后,他犹豫了一会儿。故选D。
5.B　细节理解题。根据第三段首句可知,动物们失去了之前的住所。故选B。
6.A　细节理解题。根据最后一段尾句可知,Grace认为Keith对社区来说很重要,人们应该回报他的无私奉献。故选A。
7.C　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I was nervous...going to lie.”和“I knew I had to save all those other dogs”可推知,Keith既诚实又勇敢。故选C。
C
Livestreaming (直播) through channels is an increasingly popular way to sell goods online.It usually lasts between 5 and 10 minutes, and someone promotes a product.Viewers can then readily buy it by clicking on a link.
We analysed some sales cases on a livestream selling platform and matched them with actual sales cases.In terms of time,that is equal to over 2 million 30-second television advertisements.
To determine the emotional expression of the salesperson,we used two deep learning models:a face model and an emotion model.The face model discovers the presence or absence of a face in a frame (镜头) of a video stream. The emotion model then determines the probability that a face is exhibiting any of the six basic human emotions:happiness,sadness,surprise,anger,fear or disgust. For example,smiling signals a high probability of happiness,while an off-putting expression usually points toward anger.
We wanted to see the effect of emotions expressed at different times in the sales cases so we counted probabilities for each emotion for all frames in our database.We then combined these probabilities with other possible aspects that might drive sales—such as price and product characteristics—to judge the effect of emotion.
We found that,perhaps unsurprisingly,when sales people show more negative emotions—such as anger and disgust—the volume of sales went down.But we also found that a similar thing happened when the sales people show high levels of positive emotions,such as happiness or surprise.
A likely explanation,based on our research,is that smiling can be unpleasant because it lacks true feelings and can reduce trust in the seller.A seller’s happiness may be taken as a sign that the seller is gaining interests at the customer’s expense.
(　　)8.What can we know about the livestreaming in the first paragraph
A.It damages the physical economy.
B.It helps to sell the products abroad.
C.It helps big companies promote all goods.
D.It is very convenient for the buyers to buy goods.
(　　)9.How did the researchers get the findings
A.By analysing previous data.
B.By referring to a theory.
C.By giving some examples.
D.By concluding different views.
(　　)10.What does the underlined word “off-putting” mean in Paragraph 3
A.Surprising. B.Delighting.
C.Displeasing. D.Embarrassing.
(　　)11.Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A.Livestreamers Sell Products Successfully
B.Expressions Affect Selling Products Online
C.Emotions and Faces:What’s the Difference
D.Smiling Can Increase the Sales in Reality　
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了网络售货时,主播的面部表情对网络销售效果的影响。
答案及剖析:
8.D　细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,观众可以通过点击链接来购买东西,即网络购物对于消费者而言很方便。故选D。
9.A　推理判断题。根据第二段内容以及第四段第一句可知,研究人员通过分析以前的数据得出了这些结果。故选A。
10.C　词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句可知,微笑意味着快乐的可能性很大,而另一种表情则指向愤怒,且句中的while表对比,所以画线词和smiling相对应,意思为“令人不愉快的”。故选C。
11.B　标题归纳题。根据第五段内容并结合全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了网络售货时,主播的面部表情对网络销售效果的影响。所以“表情影响网上销售”最适合作为文章标题。故选B。
D
The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other.This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole.
The origin of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries:China and India.Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River in China and the Indus River in India.They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture,another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain—the Mesopotamian Civilisation.This civilisation later on developed into the cultures of ancient Greece and ancient Rome.And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture.Like the Chinese culture,the European culture also crossed waters.When the British settled down in America,their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean.So the American culture doesn’t have much difference from the European culture.
At the same time,some other differences add to the cultural differences.Take the language system for example.In the East,most languages belong to the pictographic (象形文字的) language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system.Other causes count as well.But what’s more,due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the West,the two cultures seldom communicated until recent centuries.So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference from the other.
The differences are everywhere.They are obvious and make people’s ways of thinking and their views of the world different.But different cultures make the world of the 21st century more colourful.The cultural difference should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilisation of human beings.It ought to be the driving force of our going farther.
(　　)12.Why is the American culture similar to the European culture
A.Because both of the two cultures have a very long history.
B.Because they have the same mother rivers as the Chinese culture.
C.Because the early settlers from Britain brought their culture to America.
D.Because both the British and the American live along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
(　　)13.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “interference” in Paragraph 4
A.Difference. B.Influence.
C.Confidence. D.Environment.
(　　)14.Where is the passage most likely from
A.A diary. B.A magazine.
C.A novel. D.A guidebook.
(　　)15.What can be the best title for the text
A.What Causes Different Life Between the East and the West
B.What Causes Diet Differences Between the East and the West
C.What Causes Different Views Between the East and the West
D.What Causes Cultural Differences Between the East and the West
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要分析了东西方文化的不同是因为二者的文化系统在整体上是两个独立的系统。东方文明源自中国和印度,而西方文明源自古希腊和古罗马。同时,语言等方面的不同也造成了东西方文化的差异。
答案及剖析:
12.C　细节理解题。由第三段最后两句可知,美国文化与欧洲文化相似是因为早期来自英国的定居者将他们的文化带到了美国。故选C。
13.B　词义猜测题。由第四段中的“due to the far distance...until recent centuries”可知,由于距离远和东西方之间的陡峭区域,两种文化在最近几个世纪以前很少交流。由此可推知,这两种文化在发展的过程中不会对彼此产生影响,而是以自己的方式发展。故可推知画线词在此处意为“干涉;干预”,与B项意思相近。故选B。
14.B　推理判断题。由第一段内容可知,东西方文化不同,是因为二者的文化系统在整体上是独立的,所以本文是关于文化差异的,这样的文章最有可能在杂志上出现。故选B。
15.D　标题归纳题。根据第一段内容以及倒数第二段第一句可知,本文主要介绍了导致东西方文化有所不同的原因。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。
Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music
If you love listening to music,you’re in good company.16.　　
Music makes you happier.
When you listen to music,your brain produces a special substance.It biologically (生物学上) causes listeners to feel emotions like happiness,excitement,and joy.So next time you need an emotional increase,listen to your favourite tunes for 15 minutes.
17.　　
Listening to music you enjoy reduces levels of the stress in your body.This is an important finding since stress causes many illnesses.To stay calm and healthy during a stressful day,turn on the radio.
Music helps you sleep better.
A study showed that students listening to classical music for 45 minutes slept better than students who did nothing.If you’re having trouble sleeping,try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime.
Music helps you eat less.
18.　　　 If you’re looking for ways to reduce your appetite (食欲),try dimming the lights and listening to soft music next time you sit down for a meal.
Music strengthens learning and memory.
Researchers discovered that music can help you learn and recall information better.19.　　　 Memorise these results.You now have a strategy to study more effectively for your next test.
Music raises IQ and school performance.
Research shows that taking music lessons predicts higher school performance and IQ in young children.20.　　
A.Music lowers stress and improves health.
B.Participants who were musicians learnt better with light music.
C.Musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in old age.
D.Here are amazing scientifically proven benefits of being attracted by music.
E.Recent research shows that listening to music improves our happiness.
F.Softening the lighting and music can lead people to eat fewer calories and enjoy their meals better.
G.To help your children achieve excellence in their studies,encourage them to sing or learn to play an instrument.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要说明了听音乐对人的益处,音乐不仅能陶冶情操,还有益于身心发展。
答案及剖析:
16.D　由下文列举的几个小标题可知,本文主要讲述了听音乐的益处。设空处处于总说段落,下文具体阐述了听音乐的不同益处。由此可推断,设空处应该先总说听音乐的益处。D项符合语境。故选D。
17.A　由设空处后一段内容可知,听你喜欢的音乐可以减轻你身体的压力。这是一个重要的发现,因为压力会导致许多疾病。为了在充满压力的一天里保持冷静和健康,打开收音机吧。由此可推知,本段主要说明音乐可以减轻压力,改善健康,也就是本段小标题所要说明的内容。A项符合语境。故选A。
18.F　由本段的小标题“Music helps you eat less.”可知,音乐有助于你减少食量。所以,设空处的内容应该与标题保持一致。另外,下文中的“dimming the lights and listening to soft music”也是提示。F项符合语境。故选F。
19.B　根据设空处前一句可知,研究人员发现,音乐可以帮助你更好地学习和回忆信息。所以此处要具体说明参与者所取得的效果。B项符合语境。故选B。
20.G　由设空处前一句可知,研究表明,上音乐课预示着孩子们在学校会有更好的表现和拥有更高的智商。所以此处是作者基于音乐对小孩子的智力发展和学校表现的积极影响所提出的建议。G项符合语境。故选G。
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。
Born and raised in Dunhuang, Gansu Province in the northwest of China,Yao Yanbei has long been lost in the cultural heritage of the city.She 　21　 to Dunhuang as a promising 　22　 after graduating from a college in Xiamen.
In 2016,inspired by patterns in Dunhuang murals (壁画),Yao 　23　 a toy camel.“Through the toy camel,I intended to 　24　 the spirit of the locals who are usually tough-minded and hard-working,” Yao said.
In August 2017,Yao spent nearly a month inside grottoes (石窟) drawing the murals.“Staying in the grottoes from dawn to dusk,I felt 　25　 connected with the ancient artists who 　26　 the murals.It was an amazing 　27　,”she said.Inspired by the sculptures and murals,Yao later designed some creative products,including T-shirts,bookmarks,pocket mirrors and key rings.
Thanks to the efforts of designers like Yao,the 　28　 and creative industry began to take root in Dunhuang.Starting from 2018,every year the city has 　29　 an international design week to help 　30　 the industry.“By pooling the wisdom of designers from home and abroad,we want to make Dunhuang’s creative 　31　 more fashionable,”said a vice general manager of a local company.
Looking ahead at her 　32　 in design,Yao plans to 　33　 Dunhuang’s ancient art further and apply the wisdom of ancient artists to products of modern life.“I want to design more creative products that 　34　 to more international customers,”said Yao.“I hope my design can bring people 　35　 to Dunhuang.”
(　　)21.A.travelled B.escaped
C.returned D.came
(　　)22.A.designer B.architect
C.author D.engineer
(　　)23.A.drew B.created
C.imagined D.bought
(　　)24.A.convey B.test
C.obtain D.comment
(　　)25.A.emotionally B.spiritually
C.physically D.materially
(　　)26.A.painted B.wrote
C.displayed D.watched
(　　)27.A.memory B.experience
C.discovery D.attempt
(　　)28.A.traditional B.modern
C.ancient D.cultural
(　　)29.A.held B.showed
C.pooled D.taken
(　　)30.A.change B.praise
C.promote D.enlarge
(　　)31.A.industry B.environment
C.products D.pictures
(　　)32.A.preparation B.career
C.future D.difficulty
(　　)33.A.apply B.touch
C.conduct D.explore
(　　)34.A.commit B.see
C.appeal D.devote
(　　)35.A.better B.deeper
C.stronger D.closer
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了文创设计师姚彦贝为弘扬家乡敦煌的艺术文化,在创意产品的设计上做出了突出贡献。
答案及剖析:
21.C　根据上文“Born and raised in Dunhuang”可知,姚彦贝在敦煌出生并长大,因此从厦门的一所大学毕业后,她返回(returned)了敦煌。故选C。
22.A　根据第四段的“Thanks to the efforts of designers like Yao”可知,姚彦贝是一名设计师(designer)。故选A。
23.B　此处指在2016年,在敦煌壁画图案的启发下,姚彦贝创造(created)了一只玩具骆驼。故选B。
24.A　此处指姚彦贝想要通过这只玩具骆驼表达(convey)当地人坚强、勤奋的精神。故选A。
25.B　姚彦贝从早到晚都待在石窟里,与绘制壁画的古代艺术家有的是精神上(spiritually)的联系。故选B。
26.A　句中who引导定语从句,修饰先行词the ancient artists,所以应是绘制(painted)壁画的古代艺术家。故选A。
27.B　上文提到的是一种经历(experience)。故选B。
28.D　根据第一段的“the cultural heritage of the city”可知,敦煌有文化遗产,因此有关敦煌的产业是文化(cultural)和创意产业。故选D。
29.A　此处指从2018年开始,该市每年都举办(held)一个国际设计周活动。故选A。
30.C　此处指促进(promote)这个行业的发展。故选C。
31.C　上文提到集中国内外的设计师的智慧,所以应是让敦煌的创意产品(products)更时尚。故选C。
32.B　此处指姚彦贝展望她的设计事业(career)。故选B。
33.D　姚彦贝计划进一步探索(explore)敦煌的古代艺术,将古代艺术家的智慧应用于现代生活的产品中。故选D。
34.C　此处指姚彦贝想要设计更多的创意产品吸引(appeal)更多国际顾客。故选C。
35.D　由上文我们可以知道姚彦贝醉心于敦煌文化,设计了许多创意产品,因此推断她希望她的设计能让人们更加接近(closer)敦煌。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。
　　The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve Research Centre was set up in 1958 36.　　　　 (save) the declining panda population. The panda reserve is a three -hour drive from Chengdu. It’s a nature reserve 37.　　　　 (cover) over 200,000 hectares. As 38.　　　　 (large) panda reserve of all in China, Wolong 39.　　　　 (add) to UNESCO in 1980.
In 2003 the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve opened up wildlife observation areas, and it 40.　　　　 (attract) over 100,000 visitors each year. The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve is also home to other rare and endangered wild animals such as the golden monkeys, red pandas, and more.
The giant panda is 41.　　　　 (usual) classified in the bear family, and is native to central and the south of China. Pandas’ main food is bamboo, but they also eat foods such as fish, eggs, and honey.
Adult pandas have a 42.　　　　 (long) of 1.6 m to 1.8 m, and weight between 176 to 275 pounds. Giant pandas have a large head 43.　　　　 obvious black patches around the eyes, ears, and the body.
Giant pandas are found in mountainous regions 44.　　　　 are thick with bamboo trees in Sichuan and Xizang. Pandas reproduce very slowly, and infant mortality (死亡率) is high—these are major reasons why it’s such 45.　　　　 endangered species.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了卧龙大熊猫保护区和大熊猫的体态、饮食、生活习性等相关知识。
答案及剖析:
36.to save　考查非谓语动词。此处表示目的,用动词不定式作状语。故填to save。
37.covering　考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语is且无连词,此处动词应用非谓语形式。名词短语a nature reserve和动词cover是逻辑上的主谓关系,用现在分词表示主动,作名词短语a nature reserve的后置定语。故填covering。
38.the largest　考查形容词的最高级。of all常用于含最高级的句子中,此处用“the+形容词最高级”作定语,修饰名词短语panda reserve。故填the largest。
39.was added　考查动词时态、语态及主谓一致。由时间状语in 1980可知,事情发生在过去,时态用一般过去时。主语Wolong和谓语动词add之间是被动关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语Wolong是单数,be动词用was。故填was added。
40.attracts　考查动词时态与主谓一致。由时间状语each year可知,时态用一般现在时,表示经常性的动作,主语是it,谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填attracts。
41.usually　考查副词。此处作状语修饰动词classified,应用副词形式。故填usually。
42.length　考查名词。不定冠词a后接名词形式。故填length。
43.with　考查介词。此处是“with+宾语+介词短语(作宾语补足语)”的复合结构。故填with。
44.that/which　考查定语从句。此处是定语从句,先行词是mountainous regions,指物,关系词在从句中作主语。故填that/which。
45.an　考查冠词。“such+a/an+形容词+名词”为固定用法,意为“如此一个……的……”。endangered以元音音素开头。故填an。
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,你最近发现一些同学经常在社交媒体上分享生活点滴,你觉得这样的行为很危险,请你就“如何在社交媒体上维护自身安全”这一话题写一篇英文博客。要点如下:
1.不在网络上透露个人信息;
2.使用较安全的密码,不使用公共电脑;
3.不要随意添加陌生人为好友。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:社交媒体 social media;密码password。
How to Stay Safe on Social Media
[写作指导]
One possible version:
How to Stay Safe on Social Media
Recently, some of my classmates like to share details of their lives on social media,which will cause some safety problems.Today I want to blog about how to stay safe on social media.
First,protect your privacy.Don’t give away too much private information online,such as your address,phone number and ID card number.Besides,use strong passwords and don’t use public computers.Finally,don’t add strangers to the list of your friends casually.
Do you have any other advice Post your comments below!
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。
Every day after school,the children rushed to the school playground and spent some time there before their parents picked them up.They often played games together,while Tom sat alone in one corner.
When their parents arrived,some children would leave the playground to go home,while those who lived near the school walked home alone.At last,everyone would be gone except Tom.One day after school,Tom’s new science teacher Mrs Peterson noticed him sitting alone on the bench while other kids were playing in the playground.And after the children left,he picked up a broom(扫把)and began cleaning the whole play area.
Mrs Peterson was confused about what Tom was doing as the school already had a caretaker who did the cleaning in the evenings.She decided to move towards him and find out what was going on.
“Hello,Tom,”she greeted him with a big smile.“What are you doing here on your own at this hour Shouldn’t you be home ”
“I can’t go home until I finish cleaning,Mrs Peterson,”Tom said slowly, with his head down and his eyes fixed on the ground.“I want to help the cleaner because I feel bad for him...”
Mrs Peterson smiled and said,“Well,Tom,it’s nice to help others,but this is a lot of efforts for a young kid like you.Besides,your parents might be worried by now.”
Tom shook his head.“I come from a single-parent family.My mum works as a caretaker at a shopping mall and comes back late from work.I want to spend time with my mum,but she says she has to work more hours to support us,”said Tom.“That’s why I feel sorry for the cleaner who cleans our playground.His children must be waiting for him just like I wait for my mum.He has to work long hours because the kids dirty this place.” Tom’s words left Mrs Peterson teary-eyed.She was filled with pity for him and moved by his kindness.She wanted to do something to make him feel better.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“I have a better idea that can help the cleaner get off work on time,”she suggested.
Paragraph 2:
The next day,Mrs Peterson discussed the cleanup education drive with the headteacher,who praised the idea.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Tom,Mrs Peterson,the headteacher 困惑 感动 宽慰 开心
When One day after school
Where On the playground
What After school,Tom began cleaning the play area after the children left.The work was too much for him and his teacher decided to help him.
明确主题定冲突 Theme Tom’s action moved the teacher, and the teacher decided to help him.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Tom wanted to help the cleaner,but he was too small and couldn’t do much. Clue:Well, Tom, it’s nice to help others, but this is a lot of efforts for a young kid like you.
预设问题定走向 Para.1 “I have a better idea that can help the cleaner get off work on time,”she suggested. Q1:Hearing the teacher’s words,how did Tom react Q2:What was their idea Q3:What did they decide to do
Para.2 The next day,Mrs Peterson discussed the cleanup education drive with the headteacher, who praised the idea. Q1:How was the drive carried out Q2:What effect did the drive have on the students Q3:What happened to the school cleaner
One possible version:
“I have a better idea that can help the cleaner get off work on time,”she suggested.
Hearing that,Tom’s face brightened up.Mrs Peterson continued,“We should make each kid understand littering is a bad thing and tell them to deal with their own waste after class.Then there won’t be much work left for the cleaner.”Tom agreed with Mrs Peterson and began to discuss the specific method with her.They finally decided to talk to the headteacher the next day and suggest organising a clean-up education drive at the school.That day,Mrs Peterson stayed with Tom until his mother came to .
The next day,Mrs Peterson discussed the clean-up education drive with the headteacher,
who praised the idea.Two days later,the drive was organised.All the teachers and students took part in the activity, where they were taught not to litter in school and in other public places.What’s more,the students were told whoever performed well would be awarded the honour of environmental guards.From that day on,students no longer littered in school.The school cleaner could go home early as he didn’t need to work overtime to clean the playground.
注释:中的Hearing that为现在分词短语作状语,“Tom’s face brightened up” 为神态描写;
为until 引导的时间状语从句;
为where 引导的非限制性定语从句,修饰the activity;
为whoever引导的宾语从句,whoever在从句中作主语;
为as引导的原因状语从句。综合素养提升练(一)
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
A snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia.A black rhinoceros gallops across the plains of Africa.A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North American river.A mother blue whale and her calf glide through the deep waters of the ocean.
All of these animals share Earth with us.They fascinate us with their beauty,their grace,and their speed.We love observing their behaviour,and learning more about their habits.But just loving them is not enough.All of these animals are endangered.Many of them have died,and without special care,they may someday disappear from Earth.
Why is it important to care for animals like these One reason is to protect the balance of life on Earth.Another reason is the beauty of the animals themselves.Each species of animal is special.Africa was once filled with a lot of wild animals.But that is changing fast.One of these animals,the black rhinoceros,lives on the plains of Africa.It has very poor eyesight and a very bad temper!Even though the black rhinoceros is powerful,and can be dangerous,its strength can’t always help it to escape hunters.
Some people think that the rhinoceros’ horn has magical powers,and many hunters kill rhinoceros for their valuable horns.This has caused the black rhinoceros to be placed on the endangered species list.
The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa.It once had no natural enemies,but is now endangered—killed for its ivory tusks.
The fastest land animal,the cheetah,also lives in Africa.It,too,is becoming extinct as people take over more and more of the land that is the cheetah’s natural habitat.
Imagine Africa without the powerful rhinoceros,the gentle,intelligent elephant,or the lightning-quick cheetah.Once they are gone,they are gone forever.
(　　)1.What would be a suitable title for this passage
A.Do What We Can B.Gone Forever
C.Help Animals D.Live or Die
(　　)2.Why has the black rhinoceros been placed on the endangered list according to the passage
A.Because its eyesight is poor and its temper is bad.
B.Because it has a horn.
C.Because it is believed that its horn has magical power.
D.Because people think it is powerful and dangerous.
(　　)3.How does the writer feel about the fate of endangered animals
A.Disinterested. B.Concerned.
C.Optimistic. D.Confused.
B
A kind man named Keith Walker kept his own pitbull called Bravo at the animal shelter overnight and was on his way to pick him up when he saw flames from there.
　　He didn’t just rescue his own pet,but he made sure that all the animals were safe.He said, “I was nervous at first and really scared to go there with all that smoke.I am not going to lie.” However,Keith suddenly remembered that his father once said humans had a duty to protect animals.So he said,“My dog is my best friend,and I wouldn’t be here without him,so I knew I had to save all those other dogs.”
The founder of the shelter Grace Hamlin said that the shelter was left uninhabitable by the fire,which was electrical.But luckily,they were about to move into a new place,so there was still somewhere for the animals to live in.
She said,“Keith is my guardian.Even the firefighters didn’t know how to handle the animals.They called Animal Control,but Keith was already in the building pulling out the cats and dogs until they were all safe.”
Keith was regarded as a hero after saving the six dogs and ten cats.Well-wishers raised some money for him from a fundraising platform.
In a separate fundraiser for the shelter itself to rebuild after the fire,Grace said, “Keith worked tirelessly to bring our animals to safety.Although he refused all offers of help,we are determined to contact him again.He is a vital part of our community and he should be appropriately rewarded for his selfless efforts.”
(　　)4.What did Keith do at the first sight of the fire
A.He waited for help.
B.He turned to his father.
C.He protected his own pets.
D.He hesitated for a moment.
(　　)5.What damage did the fire bring about
A.Some firefighters were badly injured.
B.The animals lost their previous shelter.
C.Some cats disappeared.
D.Keith lost his pitbull.
(　　)6.Why is Grace going to contact Keith again
A.To reward him for what he did.
B.To raise money for him.
C.To offer him a good job.
D.To rebuild a home for him.
(　　)7.Which of the following can best describe Keith
A.Ambitious and helpful.
B.Determined and modest.
C.Honest and brave.
D.Generous and calm.
C
Livestreaming (直播) through channels is an increasingly popular way to sell goods online.It usually lasts between 5 and 10 minutes, and someone promotes a product.Viewers can then readily buy it by clicking on a link.
We analysed some sales cases on a livestream selling platform and matched them with actual sales cases.In terms of time,that is equal to over 2 million 30-second television advertisements.
To determine the emotional expression of the salesperson,we used two deep learning models:a face model and an emotion model.The face model discovers the presence or absence of a face in a frame (镜头) of a video stream. The emotion model then determines the probability that a face is exhibiting any of the six basic human emotions:happiness,sadness,surprise,anger,fear or disgust. For example,smiling signals a high probability of happiness,while an off-putting expression usually points toward anger.
We wanted to see the effect of emotions expressed at different times in the sales cases so we counted probabilities for each emotion for all frames in our database.We then combined these probabilities with other possible aspects that might drive sales—such as price and product characteristics—to judge the effect of emotion.
We found that,perhaps unsurprisingly,when sales people show more negative emotions—such as anger and disgust—the volume of sales went down.But we also found that a similar thing happened when the sales people show high levels of positive emotions,such as happiness or surprise.
A likely explanation,based on our research,is that smiling can be unpleasant because it lacks true feelings and can reduce trust in the seller.A seller’s happiness may be taken as a sign that the seller is gaining interests at the customer’s expense.
(　　)8.What can we know about the livestreaming in the first paragraph
A.It damages the physical economy.
B.It helps to sell the products abroad.
C.It helps big companies promote all goods.
D.It is very convenient for the buyers to buy goods.
(　　)9.How did the researchers get the findings
A.By analysing previous data.
B.By referring to a theory.
C.By giving some examples.
D.By concluding different views.
(　　)10.What does the underlined word “off-putting” mean in Paragraph 3
A.Surprising. B.Delighting.
C.Displeasing. D.Embarrassing.
(　　)11.Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A.Livestreamers Sell Products Successfully
B.Expressions Affect Selling Products Online
C.Emotions and Faces:What’s the Difference
D.Smiling Can Increase the Sales in Reality　
D
The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other.This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole.
The origin of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries:China and India.Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers—the Yellow River in China and the Indus River in India.They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture,another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plain—the Mesopotamian Civilisation.This civilisation later on developed into the cultures of ancient Greece and ancient Rome.And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture.Like the Chinese culture,the European culture also crossed waters.When the British settled down in America,their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean.So the American culture doesn’t have much difference from the European culture.
At the same time,some other differences add to the cultural differences.Take the language system for example.In the East,most languages belong to the pictographic (象形文字的) language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system.Other causes count as well.But what’s more,due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the West,the two cultures seldom communicated until recent centuries.So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference from the other.
The differences are everywhere.They are obvious and make people’s ways of thinking and their views of the world different.But different cultures make the world of the 21st century more colourful.The cultural difference should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilisation of human beings.It ought to be the driving force of our going farther.
(　　)12.Why is the American culture similar to the European culture
A.Because both of the two cultures have a very long history.
B.Because they have the same mother rivers as the Chinese culture.
C.Because the early settlers from Britain brought their culture to America.
D.Because both the British and the American live along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
(　　)13.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “interference” in Paragraph 4
A.Difference. B.Influence.
C.Confidence. D.Environment.
(　　)14.Where is the passage most likely from
A.A diary. B.A magazine.
C.A novel. D.A guidebook.
(　　)15.What can be the best title for the text
A.What Causes Different Life Between the East and the West
B.What Causes Diet Differences Between the East and the West
C.What Causes Different Views Between the East and the West
D.What Causes Cultural Differences Between the East and the West
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。
Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music
If you love listening to music,you’re in good company.16.　　
Music makes you happier.
When you listen to music,your brain produces a special substance.It biologically (生物学上) causes listeners to feel emotions like happiness,excitement,and joy.So next time you need an emotional increase,listen to your favourite tunes for 15 minutes.
17.　　
Listening to music you enjoy reduces levels of the stress in your body.This is an important finding since stress causes many illnesses.To stay calm and healthy during a stressful day,turn on the radio.
Music helps you sleep better.
A study showed that students listening to classical music for 45 minutes slept better than students who did nothing.If you’re having trouble sleeping,try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime.
Music helps you eat less.
18.　　　 If you’re looking for ways to reduce your appetite (食欲),try dimming the lights and listening to soft music next time you sit down for a meal.
Music strengthens learning and memory.
Researchers discovered that music can help you learn and recall information better.19.　　　 Memorise these results.You now have a strategy to study more effectively for your next test.
Music raises IQ and school performance.
Research shows that taking music lessons predicts higher school performance and IQ in young children.20.　　
A.Music lowers stress and improves health.
B.Participants who were musicians learnt better with light music.
C.Musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in old age.
D.Here are amazing scientifically proven benefits of being attracted by music.
E.Recent research shows that listening to music improves our happiness.
F.Softening the lighting and music can lead people to eat fewer calories and enjoy their meals better.
G.To help your children achieve excellence in their studies,encourage them to sing or learn to play an instrument.
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。
Born and raised in Dunhuang, Gansu Province in the northwest of China,Yao Yanbei has long been lost in the cultural heritage of the city.She 　21　 to Dunhuang as a promising 　22　 after graduating from a college in Xiamen.
In 2016,inspired by patterns in Dunhuang murals (壁画),Yao 　23　 a toy camel.“Through the toy camel,I intended to 　24　 the spirit of the locals who are usually tough-minded and hard-working,” Yao said.
In August 2017,Yao spent nearly a month inside grottoes (石窟) drawing the murals.“Staying in the grottoes from dawn to dusk,I felt 　25　 connected with the ancient artists who 　26　 the murals.It was an amazing 　27　,”she said.Inspired by the sculptures and murals,Yao later designed some creative products,including T-shirts,bookmarks,pocket mirrors and key rings.
Thanks to the efforts of designers like Yao,the 　28　 and creative industry began to take root in Dunhuang.Starting from 2018,every year the city has 　29　 an international design week to help 　30　 the industry.“By pooling the wisdom of designers from home and abroad,we want to make Dunhuang’s creative 　31　 more fashionable,”said a vice general manager of a local company.
Looking ahead at her 　32　 in design,Yao plans to 　33　 Dunhuang’s ancient art further and apply the wisdom of ancient artists to products of modern life.“I want to design more creative products that 　34　 to more international customers,”said Yao.“I hope my design can bring people 　35　 to Dunhuang.”
(　　)21.A.travelled B.escaped
C.returned D.came
(　　)22.A.designer B.architect
C.author D.engineer
(　　)23.A.drew B.created
C.imagined D.bought
(　　)24.A.convey B.test
C.obtain D.comment
(　　)25.A.emotionally B.spiritually
C.physically D.materially
(　　)26.A.painted B.wrote
C.displayed D.watched
(　　)27.A.memory B.experience
C.discovery D.attempt
(　　)28.A.traditional B.modern
C.ancient D.cultural
(　　)29.A.held B.showed
C.pooled D.taken
(　　)30.A.change B.praise
C.promote D.enlarge
(　　)31.A.industry B.environment
C.products D.pictures
(　　)32.A.preparation B.career
C.future D.difficulty
(　　)33.A.apply B.touch
C.conduct D.explore
(　　)34.A.commit B.see
C.appeal D.devote
(　　)35.A.better B.deeper
C.stronger D.closer
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。
　　The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve Research Centre was set up in 1958 36.　　　　 (save) the declining panda population. The panda reserve is a three -hour drive from Chengdu. It’s a nature reserve 37.　　　　 (cover) over 200,000 hectares. As 38.　　　　 (large) panda reserve of all in China, Wolong 39.　　　　 (add) to UNESCO in 1980.
In 2003 the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve opened up wildlife observation areas, and it 40.　　　　 (attract) over 100,000 visitors each year. The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve is also home to other rare and endangered wild animals such as the golden monkeys, red pandas, and more.
The giant panda is 41.　　　　 (usual) classified in the bear family, and is native to central and the south of China. Pandas’ main food is bamboo, but they also eat foods such as fish, eggs, and honey.
Adult pandas have a 42.　　　　 (long) of 1.6 m to 1.8 m, and weight between 176 to 275 pounds. Giant pandas have a large head 43.　　　　 obvious black patches around the eyes, ears, and the body.
Giant pandas are found in mountainous regions 44.　　　　 are thick with bamboo trees in Sichuan and Xizang. Pandas reproduce very slowly, and infant mortality (死亡率) is high—these are major reasons why it’s such 45.　　　　 endangered species.
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,你最近发现一些同学经常在社交媒体上分享生活点滴,你觉得这样的行为很危险,请你就“如何在社交媒体上维护自身安全”这一话题写一篇英文博客。要点如下:
1.不在网络上透露个人信息;
2.使用较安全的密码,不使用公共电脑;
3.不要随意添加陌生人为好友。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词语:社交媒体 social media;密码password。
How to Stay Safe on Social Media
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。
Every day after school,the children rushed to the school playground and spent some time there before their parents picked them up.They often played games together,while Tom sat alone in one corner.
When their parents arrived,some children would leave the playground to go home,while those who lived near the school walked home alone.At last,everyone would be gone except Tom.One day after school,Tom’s new science teacher Mrs Peterson noticed him sitting alone on the bench while other kids were playing in the playground.And after the children left,he picked up a broom(扫把)and began cleaning the whole play area.
Mrs Peterson was confused about what Tom was doing as the school already had a caretaker who did the cleaning in the evenings.She decided to move towards him and find out what was going on.
“Hello,Tom,”she greeted him with a big smile.“What are you doing here on your own at this hour Shouldn’t you be home ”
“I can’t go home until I finish cleaning,Mrs Peterson,”Tom said slowly, with his head down and his eyes fixed on the ground.“I want to help the cleaner because I feel bad for him...”
Mrs Peterson smiled and said,“Well,Tom,it’s nice to help others,but this is a lot of efforts for a young kid like you.Besides,your parents might be worried by now.”
Tom shook his head.“I come from a single-parent family.My mum works as a caretaker at a shopping mall and comes back late from work.I want to spend time with my mum,but she says she has to work more hours to support us,”said Tom.“That’s why I feel sorry for the cleaner who cleans our playground.His children must be waiting for him just like I wait for my mum.He has to work long hours because the kids dirty this place.” Tom’s words left Mrs Peterson teary-eyed.She was filled with pity for him and moved by his kindness.She wanted to do something to make him feel better.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“I have a better idea that can help the cleaner get off work on time,”she suggested.
Paragraph 2:
The next day,Mrs Peterson discussed the cleanup education drive with the headteacher,who praised the idea.

展开更多......

收起↑