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核心素养提升(Unit 3)
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.How old is the man’s own car
[A]One month old.
[B]One year old.
[C]Five years old.
(　　)2.What does the woman think of Catherine
[A]She is wise.
[B]She is not confident.
[C]She is optimistic.
(　　)3.What are the two speakers mainly talking about
[A]The man’s trip.
[B]The man’s family.
[C]New Zealand.
(　　)4.Where was Dennis going
[A]A supermarket. [B]An office.
[C]A bank.
(　　)5.What does the woman dislike about The Black Angus
[A]The price. [B]The food.
[C]The service.
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、第7题。
(　　)6.Why did the boy find a job for the summer
[A]To earn some money.
[B]To make more friends.
[C]To spend more time in the city.
(　　)7.Where will the boy work
[A]In a zoo.
[B]In an animal hospital.
[C]In a pet shop.
听第7段材料,回答第8、第9题。
(　　)8.Why won’t the woman wear her own hat
[A]Because it is uncomfortable.
[B]Because it doesn’t fit her.
[C]Because it is old.
(　　)9.What will the woman buy
[A]Gloves. [B]Boots.
[C]Jeans.
听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Teacher and student.
[B]Brother and sister.
[C]Classmates.
(　　)11.Why doesn’t the boy want to perform a musical play
[A]Because he would be very nervous to do it.
[B]Because he dislikes singing and dancing.
[C]Because he thinks it unsuitable for children.
(　　)12.What does the girl think of a historical play
[A]Exciting. [B]Boring.
[C]Interesting.
听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.Where did the woman first meet the man
[A]In high school.
[B]In college.
[C]In a chemistry competition.
(　　)14.What did the man do after high school
[A]He worked at a small school.
[B]He travelled around the world.
[C]He went straight to university.
(　　)15.What is the school in Connecticut known for
[A]Its famous teachers.
[B]Its foreign language department.
[C]Its low cost.
(　　)16.What does the woman mean at the end
[A]It is enjoyable to study Chinese.
[B]It is her lifetime goal to speak Chinese well.
[C]It takes a long time to master a foreign language.
听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.What is the speaker
[A]A student. [B]A journalist.
[C]A TV host.
(　　)18.Where did the speaker visit last year
[A]A university. [B]A TV station.
[C]A news agency.
(　　)19.What kind of job does the speaker dislike
[A]The one without change.
[B]The one that keeps him busy.
[C]The one that needs to meet many people.
(　　)20.What is the speaker going to do after getting the bachelor’s degree
[A]Find a job.
[B]Continue to study.
[C]Travel around the country.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
W:That’s a nice car.Did you buy it last month
M:No,I rented this car for my wedding.And my own car I bought five years ago is still in good condition.
(Text 2)
M:I don’t understand why Catherine gave up the chance to join the English competition.It is not wise.
W:You know she is always a person who lacks confidence.
(Text 3)
W:Where did you spend your last holiday
M:I went to New Zealand with my wife and our two daughters.
W:Was it a nice trip
M:Sure.People in New Zealand are friendly.
(Text 4)
M:Hello,this is Paul Lynch at Barclays Bank.Is Dennis there
W:No,he isn’t.He phoned me from his office 15 minutes ago to say he was going to the supermarket.
(Text 5)
W:Tom,can you suggest a good restaurant in this area
M:Yes.How about The Black Angus
W:No.Last time we went there and it took hours to get served.
M:Well,I always go to Le Bistrot.They do great steaks and it’s not that expensive.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Congratulations on your graduation from high school!
M:Thank you very much.
W:What are you planning to do during the summer
M:I found a job,so I can spend more time in the city.
W:Oh,I see.What is your job
M:I work at the Seneca Animal Hospital.I will look after dogs whose owners have left for the summer vacation.The work may be hard,but at least I’m compensated.
W:Sounds great!
(Text 7)
W:Do I need to wear special boots for horse-riding lessons
M:Yes,everyone does.You must also wear a hat.We have some good ones at the riding school,so don’t worry about that.
W:Oh,good.My father bought me a hat last week,but it’s not comfortable.
M:And it’s also a good idea to wear some gloves.
W:That’s OK.I’ve got some gloves.My sister had some boots,but they don’t fit me.I’ll have to go to the shops and get a pair.Can I wear my jeans
M:Jeans are fine.
(Text 8)
M:Oh,hi,Marina.I’m wondering if you have any thoughts about the end-of-term play.We should start planning it.
W:Oh,yes.I think we can do a musical play.Our classmates’ families would enjoy that...grandparents,little brothers and sisters—everyone loves musicals.
M:Hmm...I know some people don’t mind singing and dancing for the audience,but I would be far too nervous to do it.
W:Then how about a really exciting horror story
M:Oh,I’m not sure about that.Remember there’ll be some quite young children there—we don’t want to give them bad dreams!
W:Hmm...I suppose it might be unsuitable.Well,what about a good thriller,then
M:But we did one last year.We want something a bit different this time.
W:That’s true.It’s a pity,though.I really enjoy acting in that sort of thing.
M:So do I.Oh,but look.There are lots of other types of plays—what about a historical play
W:Sounds a bit dull.
M:Hmm.
(Text 9)
M:Do you mind if I sit here
W:No,of course not.Go ahead.
M:Don’t I know you
W:Yes.Now that you mention it,I think we had a chemistry class together in high school.
M:You’re right!How are you It’s been a long time!
W:What did you do after high school
M:I went straight to university afterwards.What about you
W:I took a year off to go travelling.
M:That sounds exciting.Where did you go
W:I went all over the world.It was the best year of my life.Where did you go to school
M:I went to a small school in Connecticut.It has a very good reputation for its foreign language department.
W:Oh,did you study a foreign language
M:Yes,I received some money to study Chinese.
W:That’s a very difficult language to learn,isn’t it
M:It is,but it’s very enjoyable.
W:So,you can actually speak Chinese
M:I can,but not as well as I’d like to.I’ll probably be studying Chinese until the day I die!
W:I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well.
(Text 10)
Good morning,boys and girls.I’m so glad to be here to give a speech!Many people asked me about my career plan after graduation.Now I’ll share it with you in details.I made up my mind to be a journalist when I visited the top news agency in our country last year.I chose it as my career based on the following two reasons.First,it is a job that can get me exposed to new things every day and thus keep me energetic all the time since I really hate to follow the same routine every day.Second,working as a journalist can help me realise my childhood dream of being a hero by spreading justice.To achieve this goal,I plan to apply to a communication university,whose major,Journalism,has been ranked the first for many years across the whole country.After getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism,I will continue my study in this field to better fit my future post.That is all about my career plan.What do you think of it
【答案】 1～5　CBAAC　6～10　CBABC
11～15　ABACB　16～20　CACAB
第二部分　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
Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available programmes
Art Tells a Story:By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences,students can find the story in some works of art.(For all grades)
Learning to Look:An interactive (互动的) tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling,movements,music,games,and other techniques helps introduce children to the museum.(For Preschool—Grade 3)
Native American Collection:This programme explores relationships that exist between art,culture,the geographic location and natural resources.Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez,a Towa storyteller,a Northwest Coast mask,and Inuit clothing.(For Grades 2—5)
The Language of Art:Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American art.It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable.(For all grades)
Art-on-the-Move:Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects.Free for organisations with Education Membership.(For all grades)
Museum Highlight:Our museum offers a lot of exciting changing exhibitions each year.This tour will focus on the highlight of exhibitions currently on view,and can meet your group’s special interest.(For all grades)
Planning your visit
Booking:Booking is necessary for all tours and programmes.Please book at least a week in advance.Teachers are encouraged to organise self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour hours:Tours can be organised between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Programme fees:Tours are free for those with Education Membership.There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organisations.Tours with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones(监护人):We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children.Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success.A chaperone must pay $5 entrance fee.
Lunch:No lunch facilities are available in the museum.
Museum rules:No touch on works of art.No photographs are allowed in the museum.
Ask questions.Look,and then look again! Enjoy!
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了博物馆里的一些活动及参观博物馆时需要注意的事情。
(　　)21.Which of the following will help students learn about the museum
[A]Art Tells a Story.
[B]Learning to Look.
[C]The Language of Art.
[D]Native American Collection.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。由Learning to Look中的“...helps introduce children to the museum.”可知,该活动可以帮助学生了解博物馆。故选B。
(　　)22.What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum
[A]Make bookings ahead of time.
[B]Try to get Education Membership.
[C]Learn about the history of the museum.
[D]Ask for the permission for self-guided visits.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。由Booking中的前两句可知,提前至少一周预订是必要的。故选A。
(　　)23.What can we learn from the text
[A]Tour time at weekends is from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
[B]Visitors can see Inuit clothing in Art Tells a Story.
[C]No place for having lunch is provided in the museum.
[D]Visitors can take part in all the activities at a time.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。由“Lunch:No lunch facilities are available in the museum.”可知,博物馆内没有可供享用午餐的场所。故选C。
B
When Gijsbert Cirkel coached his son’s soccer team, he remembered the kids resting under a tree after a game.They put their feet in the air and cried, “Our feet are hot!” Their games had been played on artificial turf (人工草皮), which can get so hot that it burns.To address this problem, Cirkel and his Dutch research team developed a new water storage system that cools the turf by using rainwater evaporation (蒸发).
As a hydrogeologist (水文地质学家), Cirkel studies the water cycle.His team’s new system collects and stores rainwater below a playing field.As this water evaporates, it cools the playing surface, similar to how sweat cools our bodies.Although natural grass is cooler, the new turf system does a better job of keeping the turf temperature down.On a hot June day, regular artificial grass is much hotter than natural grass, while the new turf system is only slightly warmer than the natural grass.
The new turf system looks like a sandwich.The artificial grass goes on top, followed by filler material, with the rainwater storage below it.The team included a waterproof liner and used fiber (纤维) filler instead of rubber to improve performance.Plastic blocks in the storage area have holes for water flow.
The researchers built four small fields in Amsterdam for outdoor tests — two with the new system topped by artificial turf and one with natural grass, while the last one had conventional artificial turf without water storage.The new system stored more rainwater and significantly cooled the surface.
“The new system represents a significant innovation,” says Vasilis Vasilou, a researcher in America.He likes the new idea, even though it doesn’t solve all the problems with artificial turf.For example, artificial grass may contain harmful chemicals that pose risks to players.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了为了解决人工草皮在阳光下变得过热的问题,Gijsbert Cirkel和他的研究团队开发了一种新的储水系统,利用雨水蒸发来降低人工草皮的温度。
(　　)24.What is a problem about artificial turf
[A]It gets too hot in the sun.
[B]It wastes plenty of water.
[C]It results in light pollution.
[D]It is soft for soccer games.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When Gijsbert Cirkel coached...which can get so hot that it burns.”可知,人工草皮的一个问题是它在阳光下会变得太热。故选A。
(　　)25.What can be inferred about the field tests
[A]They were carried out indoors.
[B]They were against the law.
[C]They stopped real grass growing.
[D]They showed a cool success.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,新系统储存了更多的雨水并显著降低了地表温度。由此可推知,这些实地测试表明新系统在降低人工草皮地表温度方面取得了成功。故选D。
(　　)26.What is Vasilou’s attitude to the new system
[A]Worried. [B]Doubtful.
[C]Positive. [D]Uncaring.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知,Vasilou认为新系统是一项重大的创新。由此可推知,Vasilou对新系统持积极的态度。故选C。
(　　)27.Which is the most suitable title for the text
[A]The Disadvantage of Artificial Turf.
[B]A Practical Way to Collect Rainwater.
[C]Unlocking the Secret of Natural Grass.
[D]Using Rainwater to Cool Artificial Turf.
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了为了解决人工草皮在阳光下变得过热的问题,Gijsbert Cirkel和他的研究团队开发了一种新的储水系统,利用雨水蒸发来降低人工草皮的温度。由此可知,D项符合语境,最适合作本文标题。故选D。
C
Agriculture has experienced great changes in the past few years.The agricultural productivity in China has reached new heights through digital technologies.
Breeding (培育) new and improved plant species is important to the agricultural industry.Phenotypic analysis (表型分析)—the process of measuring and analysing observable plant characteristics, helps to pick out the best types of plants that can adapt to different environments.However, phenotypic analysis is time-consuming in traditional crop breeding.Luckily, digital technologies have now expedited this process.It takes much less time to smartly get data mentioned above with 3D phenotypic analysis measurement technologies like radar.
In a strawberry greenhouse base in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, a single worker can now carry out fertilisation (施肥) and drop watering in over 100 mu of strawberries.Yao, a worker at the greenhouse, said that there’s a smart data collection station based on Agricultural Internet of Things, which could ensure fertiliser and water are put precisely to each single strawberry plant.Moreover, a station is also fixed in the greenhouse to monitor light, humidity and temperature in real time, creating a better environment for strawberries to grow.
How to better store and sell agricultural products is a key issue to farmers once the harvest is done.In Guizhou Province, there are warehouse companies that have introduced smart storage of agricultural products, through a digitalised management system and a quality control system.And Guizhou’s big data platform for agricultural products, covers vast vegetable production bases within the province, realising the capture and smart analysis of sales and price data.
Overall, relying only on labour is no longer how agriculture works, and the advances in technology are leading to a more productive modern agriculture system in China.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了随着数字技术的引入,中国的农业体系正变得更加高效。
(　　)28.What does the underlined word “expedited” mean in Paragraph 2
[A]Dealt with. [B]Took place of.
[C]Gave way to. [D]Speeded up.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。由第二段中的“However, phenotypic analysis is time-consuming ... technologies like radar.” 可知,在传统的作物育种中,表型分析非常耗时。而通过雷达等3D表型分析测量技术,数据采集花费的时间要少得多。由此可推知,画线词expedited意为“加速”,与speed up意思一致。故选D。
(　　)29.What can we know about the smart data collection station
[A]It collects data from a national system.
[B]It controls temperature in the greenhouse.
[C]It ensures precise fertilisation and watering.
[D]It monitors strawberries’ growing environment.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。由第三段中的“Yao, a worker at the greenhouse... each single strawberry plant.”可知,智能数据采集站可以确保肥料和水被精准地投放到每一株草莓上,即保证了精准的施肥和浇水。故选C。
(　　)30.How does the big data platform help with agriculture in Guizhou Province
[A]By analysing sales and price figures.
[B]By expanding vegetable markets.
[C]By getting the products stored properly.
[D]By improving the quality of the products.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。由第四段最后一句可知,贵州省农产品大数据平台能通过分析销售和价格数据来助力贵州省的农业。故选A。
(　　)31.Which is the most suitable title for the text
[A]Modern Agriculture Without Labour
[B]Digital Technology Helps Agriculture
[C]The Bright Future of Agriculture Industry
[D]Digital Agriculture Is Popular in China
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲的是数字技术的引入使得中国的农业体系变得更加高效,即数字技术对农业的发展有帮助。B项最能概括文章内容,适合作本文标题。故选B。
D
Honeybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either.But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings to produce little waves and slide towards land—like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.
As with many scientific advances—Isaac Newton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt—Dr Roh’s experiment began with a walk.One day, when he was passing a pond, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves.He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.
Dr Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect local honeybees and observed their surf-like movements.The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing a close examination of their wings.They found that the bee bends its wings, pulling up water and producing a forward force.Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air.But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down.It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.
The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic (半水生的) insects use their legs for propulsion, which is known as water-walking.It may have evolved in bees, they predicted.
Dr Roh and Dr Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing.One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea.“This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter, ” Dr Gharib said.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了蜜蜂冲浪行为的研究过程及其可能的实际应用。
(　　)32.What does the author intend to show by mentioning Newton and Franklin
[A]Roh’s admiration for them.
[B]Roh’s chance discovery about bees.
[C]Their outstanding talent for science.
[D]Their similar achievements in discovery.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可推知,作者提及牛顿和富兰克林是想表明Roh关于蜜蜂的偶然发现。故选B。
(　　)33.What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water
[A]The air weight.
[B]Its leg extension.
[C]The water movement.
[D]Its continuous wingbeat.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down.”可知,蜜蜂依靠翅膀的快速上下移动推动自己前进。故选D。
(　　)34.What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean
[A]Fast flight.
[B]Driving force.
[C]Pulling speed.
[D]Explosive power.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句可知,研究人员说,在其他昆虫身上还没有记录到这种像冲浪一样的运动,大多数半水生昆虫用它们的腿作为在水上的推进力,这被称为“水上行走”。故画线词意为“推动力”。故选B。
(　　)35.What does the text mainly tell us
[A]Honeybees can surf to safety.
[B]Bees help scientists make inventions.
[C]Insects can adapt to the environment.
[D]Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.
【答案】 A
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据第一段内容并通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了研究人员发现,当蜜蜂掉进水里时,它们可以用翅膀上下移动产生小波浪,然后滑向安全的陆地。A项能概括文章主要内容。故选A。
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。
Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us, which creates memories that can be recalled, relived and reshared for a lifetime. 36.　　　.
With the development of virtual reality (VR) technology, tourism is increasingly a mixture of physical and virtual worlds.Excessive tourism in popular destinations can degrade heritage sites, the quality of the life of host communities, and the experience of visitors.37.　　　, but it also recreates historical experiences and provides virtual access to remote locations you might not make it to.
Our brains seem to have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to have imaginable experiences.The imaginable past or future can evoke (引起) emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life.38.　　　.Virtual worlds use sensory stimulation and vivid imagery to generate authentic experiences.There is evidence that VR can create absorption, leading to a sense of “being there”.39.　　　.This makes many people want to have a try.
40.　　　.Immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) videos of Australian holiday destinations have been viewed millions of times.Many consumers have used VR to choose a holiday destination, and they are willing to use VR to choose a future destination.
A.VR can get these same feelings
B.Visitors should try to avoid such behaviour
C.Maybe one day VR can sometimes overtake reality
D.The effect of virtual reality on human beings is huge
E.But not all travel experiences take place in the real world
F.Virtual reality not only offers optional forms of access to threatened locations
G.For example, after experiencing VR tourism, participants had the feeling of a real trip
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了虚拟现实技术在旅游领域的应用。
36.【答案】 E
【解析】 设空处上文讲述了旅游通常是与周围的世界建立联系并创造回忆,下文“With the development of...physical and virtual worlds.”提到了随着虚拟现实技术的发展,旅游越来越成为现实和虚拟世界的混合体。E项承上启下,引出了虚拟旅游的话题。故选E。
37.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据下文“but it also recreates...make it to.”可知,此处应是not only...but also... 结构,F项符合语境。故选F。
38.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“The imaginable past or future can evoke(引起) emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life.”可知,可想象的过去或未来能引起类似的我们应对日常生活的情感和感受,下文“Virtual worlds use sensory stimulation and vivid imagery to generate authentic experiences.”讲述了虚拟世界能产生真实的体验。A项承上启下,符合语境。故选A。
39.【答案】 G
【解析】 上文“There is evidence that VR can create absorption, leading to a sense of ‘being there’.” 提到虚拟现实能让人有身临其境的感觉,下文“This makes many people want to have a try.”说明这让很多人想尝试。G项通过举例进一步说明了虚拟现实能带来真实感,符合语境。故选G。
40.【答案】 C
【解析】 下文“Immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) videos of Australian holiday destinations... choose a future destination.”通过举例说明了虚拟现实在旅游方面的巨大影响。C项符合段落主旨,能概括下文。故选C。
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。
Modern inventions have speeded up people’s lives amazingly.Motor cars 　41　 160 kilometres in more than an hour,aircraft cross the world within a day,　42　 computers operate at lightning speed.Indeed,this love of 　43　 seems never-ending.Every year motor cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts (吹嘘) of 　44　 precious seconds in handling tasks.
All this saves time,but 　45　 a cost.When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane,our bodies tell us so.We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet lag (时差反应).Our bodies feel that they have been 　46　 behind in another time zone.Again,spending too long on 　47　 results in painful wrists and fingers.Mobile phones also have their dangers,according to some scientists;too much use may transmit (传播) harmful 　48　 into our brains,a consequence we do not like to 　49　 about.
However,how do we handle the time we have saved Certainly not relax,or so it seems.We are so used to constant activity that we find it 　50　 to sit down and do nothing or even just one thing at a time.Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen 　51　 to a story on the radio,letting imagination take us into another world.
There was a time 　52　 some people’s lives were devoted simply to the cultivation (耕作) of the 　53　 or the care of cattle.No multi-tasking (多重任务处理) there;their lives went on at a much gentler pace,and in a familiar pattern.There is much that we might envy about a way of life like this.Yet before we do so,we must think of the hard tasks our ancestors 　54　.Modern machines have 　55　 people from that primitive existence.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要讲述了人们对速度的追求使科技不断得到更新,但是科技发展节约下来的时间并没有被用于休息。
(　　)41.[A]explore [B]get
[C]cover [D]fly
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据句意可知,汽车在一个多小时内行驶160千米。cover意为“行走(一段路程)”。故选C。
(　　)42.[A]when [B]as
[C]thus [D]while
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处是说,与此同时,计算机以闪电般的速度运行。故选D。
(　　)43.[A]speed [B]time
[C]product [D]distance
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文可知,这种对速度的热爱似乎永无止境。故选A。
(　　)44.[A]wasting [B]losing
[C]saving [D]spending
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据第二段第一句可知,人们每年都会生产出速度更快的汽车,吹嘘每台新电脑在处理任务时都能节省宝贵的几秒钟。故选C。
(　　)45.[A]in [B]at
[C]on [D]with
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处指所有这些都节省了时间,但也付出了代价。at a cost意为“付出代价”。故选B。
(　　)46.[A]left [B]come
[C]forgotten [D]felt
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据“We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet lag (时差反应).”可知,这里的意思是我们的身体感到它们被留在了另一个时区。故选A。
(　　)47.[A]ships [B]airplanes
[C]computers [D]cars
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处指长时间使用电脑会导致手腕和手指疼痛。故选C。
(　　)48.[A]prevention [B]radiation
[C]combination [D]damage
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据“Mobile phones also have their dangers”可知,过多地使用手机可能会使我们的大脑受到有害的辐射,这是我们不愿意考虑的后果。故选B。
(　　)49.[A]think [B]tell
[C]carry [D]wish
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据语境可知,这是我们不愿意考虑的后果。think about意为“考虑”。故选A。
(　　)50.[A]comfortable [B]easy
[C]difficult [D]good
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文可知,我们已经习惯了持续的活动,以至于我们很难坐下来什么都不做,甚至一次只做一件事。故选C。
(　　)51.[A]actively [B]quietly
[C]enthusiastically [D]incredibly
【答案】 B
【解析】 此处指也许我们可以安静地听收音机里的故事的日子已经一去不复返了。故选B。
(　　)52.[A]what [B]which
[C]where [D]when
【答案】 D
【解析】 本句是一个定语从句,先行词是a time,关系词在从句中作时间状语,所以用关系副词when。故选D。
(　　)53.[A]surface [B]water
[C]land [D]island
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据语境可知,有些人的生活仅仅是耕种土地或照料牛。故选C。
(　　)54.[A]expressed [B]charged
[C]inspired [D]faced
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处是说,然而在我们这样做之前,我们必须想想我们的祖先面对的艰巨任务。故选D。
(　　)55.[A]freed [B]remained
[C]kept [D]cleared
【答案】 A
【解析】 此处指现代机器把人们从那种原始的生活中解放出来。故选A。
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。
Zu Chongzhi was one of the greatest mathematicians (数学家) in ancient China.From a young age, Zu 56.　　　　(teach) natural science, astronomy, maths and so on.The little boy was 57.　　　　 (interest) in all of these subjects, especially in maths.
Zu was best known for his calculation of pi (π).According to the record, he did all the work using nothing but wooden sticks.
58.　　　　 took him lots of time to work out the value between 3.1415926 and 3.1415927.No one at that time was able to do 59.　　　　(good) than him.And now the
60.　　　　(achieve) is still praised by people around the world.
Zu was successful not only in maths, but also in astronomy.He 61.　　　　(work) out that a year should be 365.24281481 days long and created the Daming Calendar.However, government officials at that time did not agree 62.　　　　 him.Almost ten years after his death, the new calendar was 63.　　　　(final) accepted and put into use.He was 64.　　　　 inventor, too.He once made a vehicle65.　　　　 carried a pointer.No matter how the vehicle turned, the pointer always pointed to the south.
【语篇导读】 本文是人物传记。文章主要讲述了中国古代数学家祖冲之的成就。
56.【答案】 was taught
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,此处为谓语动词。此处描述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时;主语Zu和动词teach之间是被动关系,应用被动语态;主语为单数名词,be动词应用was。故填was taught。
57.【答案】 interested
【解析】 考查形容词。此处作表语,修饰人,be interested in 为固定搭配,意为“对……感兴趣”,符合句意。故填interested。
58.【答案】 It
【解析】 考查代词。分析句子结构可知,此处作形式主语,应用代词it指代真正的主语to work out the value;位于句首,首字母应大写。故填It。
59.【答案】 better
【解析】 考查副词比较级。根据than him可知,此处应用副词的比较级形式。故填better。
60.【答案】 achievement
【解析】 考查名词。此处作主语,特指“祖冲之计算圆周率π这一成就”,应用名词的单数形式。故填achievement。
61.【答案】 worked
【解析】 考查动词时态。分析句子结构可知,此处为谓语动词,与created并列,且讲述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时。故填worked。
62.【答案】 with
【解析】 考查介词。agree with sb是固定搭配,意为“同意某人的观点”,符合句意。故填with。
63.【答案】 finally
【解析】 考查副词。此处修饰动词was accepted,应用副词,作状语。故填finally。
64.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。此处泛指“一位发明家”,且inventor以元音音素开头,应用不定冠词an。故填an。
65.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此处引导定语从句。先行词是a vehicle,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你校上周举办了“科学家精神进校园(The Spirit of Scientists into Campus)”活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容;
3.活动反响。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
The Spirit of Scientists into Campus
[写作指导]
　　One possible version:
The Spirit of Scientists into Campus
With the purpose of deepening students’ understanding of the spirit of scientists as well as stimulating their interest and love for science,an activity called “The Spirit of Scientists into Campus” was held in our school last week.
During the activity,fascinating lectures were given by renowned scientists to help students understand the scientific research results and scientific ideas.Moreover,students had the opportunity to visit the science laboratories to experience the fun of scientific experiments.
The activity was highly spoken of.It successfully instilled the spirit of scientists in the students,encouraging them to embrace the wonders of science in their academic journey.
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。
It was our turn to open our presents this particular Christmas morning.The living room was already covered with torn wrapping paper.Obviously,the children could hardly wait to discover the hidden treasures,which they had expected for nearly a month.Now we adults sat around the room with our presents at our feet,slowly removing the paper,trying to maintain our dignity in front of the children.
My wife,Brenda,and her family have a tradition of getting each other gag (恶作剧) gifts.This always makes me a bit uneasy at Christmas or on my birthday,never knowing what form of embarrassment lies waiting for me under the thin borders (边界) of the wrapping paper.
Recently,my six-year-old daughter Christy seemed to busy herself with something while I was playing computer video flight games.Now she was standing directly in front of me.The excitement of the moment just beamed (眉开眼笑) across her face.It was everything she could do to keep herself from helping me rip the paper from each present.Finally,I came to the last gift and with my natural ability,I concluded that this had to be the gag gift.With everyone looking on,I decided to go ahead and get it over with—just let them have their laugh—and I tore the paper and there it was...a toy airplane about two inches long.Our holiday guests started giggling to themselves as I looked up to my wife with an unpleasant smile on my face and blurted out,“A toy airplane Are you kidding me ”
Brenda gave me the look—that look always tells me I have just said something wrong and should have given it a second thought.I had failed to look at the name tag (标签) before I opened the present to see whom it was from.As I picked up the paper from the floor and read the name tag,my heart sank.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
On the tag were the letters that read,“To Dad,Love Christy”.
Paragraph 2:
Staring at the gift,I suddenly thought of a way to lift her up.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who I,my wife Brenda,my daughter Christy 高兴 尴尬 不开心 后悔 弥补
When On a Christmas morning
Where In the living room
What I received a “gag gift” and felt unhappy.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:①My wife,Brenda,and her family have a tradition of getting each other gag (恶作剧) gifts. ②As I picked up the paper from the floor and read the name tag,my heart sank. Clue:On the tag were the letters that read,“To Dad,Love Christy”.
Theme The mutual love between father and daughter
Para.1 On the tag were the letters that read,“To Dad,Love Christy”. Q1:When I saw the name tag,how was my feeling Q2:Why did I get so agonised Q3:What did I do when I found I misunderstood my daughter
Para.2 Staring at the gift,I suddenly thought of a way to lift her up. Q1:How did I deal with the toy plane Q2:When my daughter saw me playing with the toy plane,what did she do
　　One possible version:
On the tag were the letters that read,“To Dad,Love Christy”.I felt so agonised and I saw her joy was replaced by a look of total embarrassment and humiliation.She must be praying that nobody would discover whom the gift came from.And it wasn’t a simple present because she knew I was fascinated with planes.I quickly knelt down and embraced Christy tightly,willing to give anything to take back those words.I explained I had thought it was from other people,but since it was a present from her that made it different.However,nothing said could remove the hurt in her heart.
Staring at the gift,I suddenly thought of a way to lift her up.I took that toy airplane in my hand and began making vivid airplane noises.I drove it taxiing along the “runway” and constantly accelerated it,which made it soon in the air.I put so much excitement into the toy airplane that other children wanted a turn to play with it.And I just like a little selfish kid said,“No,this is mine!” It wasn’t long before Christy believed it was really a charming gift and smiled again.Now,I keep the little plane as a reminder of my girl’s love and also,the power of words.
点津:为whom引导的宾语从句;
为because引导的原因状语从句;
为形容词短语“willing to...”作状语;
为现在分词短语作状语;
为which引导的非限制性定语从句;
为句式“It wasn’t long before...”,意为“没过多久就……”。核心素养提升(Unit 3)
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.How old is the man’s own car
[A]One month old.
[B]One year old.
[C]Five years old.
(　　)2.What does the woman think of Catherine
[A]She is wise.
[B]She is not confident.
[C]She is optimistic.
(　　)3.What are the two speakers mainly talking about
[A]The man’s trip.
[B]The man’s family.
[C]New Zealand.
(　　)4.Where was Dennis going
[A]A supermarket. [B]An office.
[C]A bank.
(　　)5.What does the woman dislike about The Black Angus
[A]The price. [B]The food.
[C]The service.
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、第7题。
(　　)6.Why did the boy find a job for the summer
[A]To earn some money.
[B]To make more friends.
[C]To spend more time in the city.
(　　)7.Where will the boy work
[A]In a zoo.
[B]In an animal hospital.
[C]In a pet shop.
听第7段材料,回答第8、第9题。
(　　)8.Why won’t the woman wear her own hat
[A]Because it is uncomfortable.
[B]Because it doesn’t fit her.
[C]Because it is old.
(　　)9.What will the woman buy
[A]Gloves. [B]Boots.
[C]Jeans.
听第8段材料,回答第10～12题。
(　　)10.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
[A]Teacher and student.
[B]Brother and sister.
[C]Classmates.
(　　)11.Why doesn’t the boy want to perform a musical play
[A]Because he would be very nervous to do it.
[B]Because he dislikes singing and dancing.
[C]Because he thinks it unsuitable for children.
(　　)12.What does the girl think of a historical play
[A]Exciting. [B]Boring.
[C]Interesting.
听第9段材料,回答第13～16题。
(　　)13.Where did the woman first meet the man
[A]In high school.
[B]In college.
[C]In a chemistry competition.
(　　)14.What did the man do after high school
[A]He worked at a small school.
[B]He travelled around the world.
[C]He went straight to university.
(　　)15.What is the school in Connecticut known for
[A]Its famous teachers.
[B]Its foreign language department.
[C]Its low cost.
(　　)16.What does the woman mean at the end
[A]It is enjoyable to study Chinese.
[B]It is her lifetime goal to speak Chinese well.
[C]It takes a long time to master a foreign language.
听第10段材料,回答第17～20题。
(　　)17.What is the speaker
[A]A student. [B]A journalist.
[C]A TV host.
(　　)18.Where did the speaker visit last year
[A]A university. [B]A TV station.
[C]A news agency.
(　　)19.What kind of job does the speaker dislike
[A]The one without change.
[B]The one that keeps him busy.
[C]The one that needs to meet many people.
(　　)20.What is the speaker going to do after getting the bachelor’s degree
[A]Find a job.
[B]Continue to study.
[C]Travel around the country.
第二部分　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
Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available programmes
Art Tells a Story:By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences,students can find the story in some works of art.(For all grades)
Learning to Look:An interactive (互动的) tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling,movements,music,games,and other techniques helps introduce children to the museum.(For Preschool—Grade 3)
Native American Collection:This programme explores relationships that exist between art,culture,the geographic location and natural resources.Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez,a Towa storyteller,a Northwest Coast mask,and Inuit clothing.(For Grades 2—5)
The Language of Art:Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American art.It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable.(For all grades)
Art-on-the-Move:Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects.Free for organisations with Education Membership.(For all grades)
Museum Highlight:Our museum offers a lot of exciting changing exhibitions each year.This tour will focus on the highlight of exhibitions currently on view,and can meet your group’s special interest.(For all grades)
Planning your visit
Booking:Booking is necessary for all tours and programmes.Please book at least a week in advance.Teachers are encouraged to organise self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour hours:Tours can be organised between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Programme fees:Tours are free for those with Education Membership.There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organisations.Tours with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones(监护人):We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children.Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success.A chaperone must pay $5 entrance fee.
Lunch:No lunch facilities are available in the museum.
Museum rules:No touch on works of art.No photographs are allowed in the museum.
Ask questions.Look,and then look again! Enjoy!
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了博物馆里的一些活动及参观博物馆时需要注意的事情。
(　　)21.Which of the following will help students learn about the museum
[A]Art Tells a Story.
[B]Learning to Look.
[C]The Language of Art.
[D]Native American Collection.
(　　)22.What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum
[A]Make bookings ahead of time.
[B]Try to get Education Membership.
[C]Learn about the history of the museum.
[D]Ask for the permission for self-guided visits.
(　　)23.What can we learn from the text
[A]Tour time at weekends is from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
[B]Visitors can see Inuit clothing in Art Tells a Story.
[C]No place for having lunch is provided in the museum.
[D]Visitors can take part in all the activities at a time.
B
When Gijsbert Cirkel coached his son’s soccer team, he remembered the kids resting under a tree after a game.They put their feet in the air and cried, “Our feet are hot!” Their games had been played on artificial turf (人工草皮), which can get so hot that it burns.To address this problem, Cirkel and his Dutch research team developed a new water storage system that cools the turf by using rainwater evaporation (蒸发).
As a hydrogeologist (水文地质学家), Cirkel studies the water cycle.His team’s new system collects and stores rainwater below a playing field.As this water evaporates, it cools the playing surface, similar to how sweat cools our bodies.Although natural grass is cooler, the new turf system does a better job of keeping the turf temperature down.On a hot June day, regular artificial grass is much hotter than natural grass, while the new turf system is only slightly warmer than the natural grass.
The new turf system looks like a sandwich.The artificial grass goes on top, followed by filler material, with the rainwater storage below it.The team included a waterproof liner and used fiber (纤维) filler instead of rubber to improve performance.Plastic blocks in the storage area have holes for water flow.
The researchers built four small fields in Amsterdam for outdoor tests — two with the new system topped by artificial turf and one with natural grass, while the last one had conventional artificial turf without water storage.The new system stored more rainwater and significantly cooled the surface.
“The new system represents a significant innovation,” says Vasilis Vasilou, a researcher in America.He likes the new idea, even though it doesn’t solve all the problems with artificial turf.For example, artificial grass may contain harmful chemicals that pose risks to players.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了为了解决人工草皮在阳光下变得过热的问题,Gijsbert Cirkel和他的研究团队开发了一种新的储水系统,利用雨水蒸发来降低人工草皮的温度。
(　　)24.What is a problem about artificial turf
[A]It gets too hot in the sun.
[B]It wastes plenty of water.
[C]It results in light pollution.
[D]It is soft for soccer games.
(　　)25.What can be inferred about the field tests
[A]They were carried out indoors.
[B]They were against the law.
[C]They stopped real grass growing.
[D]They showed a cool success.
(　　)26.What is Vasilou’s attitude to the new system
[A]Worried. [B]Doubtful.
[C]Positive. [D]Uncaring.
(　　)27.Which is the most suitable title for the text
[A]The Disadvantage of Artificial Turf.
[B]A Practical Way to Collect Rainwater.
[C]Unlocking the Secret of Natural Grass.
[D]Using Rainwater to Cool Artificial Turf.
C
Agriculture has experienced great changes in the past few years.The agricultural productivity in China has reached new heights through digital technologies.
Breeding (培育) new and improved plant species is important to the agricultural industry.Phenotypic analysis (表型分析)—the process of measuring and analysing observable plant characteristics, helps to pick out the best types of plants that can adapt to different environments.However, phenotypic analysis is time-consuming in traditional crop breeding.Luckily, digital technologies have now expedited this process.It takes much less time to smartly get data mentioned above with 3D phenotypic analysis measurement technologies like radar.
In a strawberry greenhouse base in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, a single worker can now carry out fertilisation (施肥) and drop watering in over 100 mu of strawberries.Yao, a worker at the greenhouse, said that there’s a smart data collection station based on Agricultural Internet of Things, which could ensure fertiliser and water are put precisely to each single strawberry plant.Moreover, a station is also fixed in the greenhouse to monitor light, humidity and temperature in real time, creating a better environment for strawberries to grow.
How to better store and sell agricultural products is a key issue to farmers once the harvest is done.In Guizhou Province, there are warehouse companies that have introduced smart storage of agricultural products, through a digitalised management system and a quality control system.And Guizhou’s big data platform for agricultural products, covers vast vegetable production bases within the province, realising the capture and smart analysis of sales and price data.
Overall, relying only on labour is no longer how agriculture works, and the advances in technology are leading to a more productive modern agriculture system in China.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了随着数字技术的引入,中国的农业体系正变得更加高效。
(　　)28.What does the underlined word “expedited” mean in Paragraph 2
[A]Dealt with. [B]Took place of.
[C]Gave way to. [D]Speeded up.
(　　)29.What can we know about the smart data collection station
[A]It collects data from a national system.
[B]It controls temperature in the greenhouse.
[C]It ensures precise fertilisation and watering.
[D]It monitors strawberries’ growing environment.
(　　)30.How does the big data platform help with agriculture in Guizhou Province
[A]By analysing sales and price figures.
[B]By expanding vegetable markets.
[C]By getting the products stored properly.
[D]By improving the quality of the products.
(　　)31.Which is the most suitable title for the text
[A]Modern Agriculture Without Labour
[B]Digital Technology Helps Agriculture
[C]The Bright Future of Agriculture Industry
[D]Digital Agriculture Is Popular in China
D
Honeybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either.But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings to produce little waves and slide towards land—like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.
As with many scientific advances—Isaac Newton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt—Dr Roh’s experiment began with a walk.One day, when he was passing a pond, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves.He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.
Dr Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect local honeybees and observed their surf-like movements.The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing a close examination of their wings.They found that the bee bends its wings, pulling up water and producing a forward force.Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air.But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down.It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.
The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic (半水生的) insects use their legs for propulsion, which is known as water-walking.It may have evolved in bees, they predicted.
Dr Roh and Dr Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing.One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea.“This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter, ” Dr Gharib said.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了蜜蜂冲浪行为的研究过程及其可能的实际应用。
(　　)32.What does the author intend to show by mentioning Newton and Franklin
[A]Roh’s admiration for them.
[B]Roh’s chance discovery about bees.
[C]Their outstanding talent for science.
[D]Their similar achievements in discovery.
(　　)33.What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water
[A]The air weight.
[B]Its leg extension.
[C]The water movement.
[D]Its continuous wingbeat.
(　　)34.What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean
[A]Fast flight.
[B]Driving force.
[C]Pulling speed.
[D]Explosive power.
(　　)35.What does the text mainly tell us
[A]Honeybees can surf to safety.
[B]Bees help scientists make inventions.
[C]Insects can adapt to the environment.
[D]Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.
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。
Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us, which creates memories that can be recalled, relived and reshared for a lifetime. 36.　　　.
With the development of virtual reality (VR) technology, tourism is increasingly a mixture of physical and virtual worlds.Excessive tourism in popular destinations can degrade heritage sites, the quality of the life of host communities, and the experience of visitors.37.　　　, but it also recreates historical experiences and provides virtual access to remote locations you might not make it to.
Our brains seem to have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to have imaginable experiences.The imaginable past or future can evoke (引起) emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life.38.　　　.Virtual worlds use sensory stimulation and vivid imagery to generate authentic experiences.There is evidence that VR can create absorption, leading to a sense of “being there”.39.　　　.This makes many people want to have a try.
40.　　　.Immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) videos of Australian holiday destinations have been viewed millions of times.Many consumers have used VR to choose a holiday destination, and they are willing to use VR to choose a future destination.
A.VR can get these same feelings
B.Visitors should try to avoid such behaviour
C.Maybe one day VR can sometimes overtake reality
D.The effect of virtual reality on human beings is huge
E.But not all travel experiences take place in the real world
F.Virtual reality not only offers optional forms of access to threatened locations
G.For example, after experiencing VR tourism, participants had the feeling of a real trip
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。
Modern inventions have speeded up people’s lives amazingly.Motor cars 　41　 160 kilometres in more than an hour,aircraft cross the world within a day,　42　 computers operate at lightning speed.Indeed,this love of 　43　 seems never-ending.Every year motor cars are produced which go even faster and each new computer boasts (吹嘘) of 　44　 precious seconds in handling tasks.
All this saves time,but 　45　 a cost.When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane,our bodies tell us so.We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet lag (时差反应).Our bodies feel that they have been 　46　 behind in another time zone.Again,spending too long on 　47　 results in painful wrists and fingers.Mobile phones also have their dangers,according to some scientists;too much use may transmit (传播) harmful 　48　 into our brains,a consequence we do not like to 　49　 about.
However,how do we handle the time we have saved Certainly not relax,or so it seems.We are so used to constant activity that we find it 　50　 to sit down and do nothing or even just one thing at a time.Perhaps the days are long gone when we might listen 　51　 to a story on the radio,letting imagination take us into another world.
There was a time 　52　 some people’s lives were devoted simply to the cultivation (耕作) of the 　53　 or the care of cattle.No multi-tasking (多重任务处理) there;their lives went on at a much gentler pace,and in a familiar pattern.There is much that we might envy about a way of life like this.Yet before we do so,we must think of the hard tasks our ancestors 　54　.Modern machines have 　55　 people from that primitive existence.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。文章主要讲述了人们对速度的追求使科技不断得到更新,但是科技发展节约下来的时间并没有被用于休息。
(　　)41.[A]explore [B]get
[C]cover [D]fly
(　　)42.[A]when [B]as
[C]thus [D]while
(　　)43.[A]speed [B]time
[C]product [D]distance
(　　)44.[A]wasting [B]losing
[C]saving [D]spending
(　　)45.[A]in [B]at
[C]on [D]with
(　　)46.[A]left [B]come
[C]forgotten [D]felt
(　　)47.[A]ships [B]airplanes
[C]computers [D]cars
(　　)48.[A]prevention [B]radiation
[C]combination [D]damage
(　　)49.[A]think [B]tell
[C]carry [D]wish
(　　)50.[A]comfortable [B]easy
[C]difficult [D]good
(　　)51.[A]actively [B]quietly
[C]enthusiastically [D]incredibly
(　　)52.[A]what [B]which
[C]where [D]when
(　　)53.[A]surface [B]water
[C]land [D]island
(　　)54.[A]expressed [B]charged
[C]inspired [D]faced
(　　)55.[A]freed [B]remained
[C]kept [D]cleared
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。
Zu Chongzhi was one of the greatest mathematicians (数学家) in ancient China.From a young age, Zu 56.　　　　(teach) natural science, astronomy, maths and so on.The little boy was 57.　　　　 (interest) in all of these subjects, especially in maths.
Zu was best known for his calculation of pi (π).According to the record, he did all the work using nothing but wooden sticks.
58.　　　　 took him lots of time to work out the value between 3.1415926 and 3.1415927.No one at that time was able to do 59.　　　　(good) than him.And now the
60.　　　　(achieve) is still praised by people around the world.
Zu was successful not only in maths, but also in astronomy.He 61.　　　　(work) out that a year should be 365.24281481 days long and created the Daming Calendar.However, government officials at that time did not agree 62.　　　　 him.Almost ten years after his death, the new calendar was 63.　　　　(final) accepted and put into use.He was 64.　　　　 inventor, too.He once made a vehicle65.　　　　 carried a pointer.No matter how the vehicle turned, the pointer always pointed to the south.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华,你校上周举办了“科学家精神进校园(The Spirit of Scientists into Campus)”活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动内容;
3.活动反响。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
The Spirit of Scientists into Campus
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。
It was our turn to open our presents this particular Christmas morning.The living room was already covered with torn wrapping paper.Obviously,the children could hardly wait to discover the hidden treasures,which they had expected for nearly a month.Now we adults sat around the room with our presents at our feet,slowly removing the paper,trying to maintain our dignity in front of the children.
My wife,Brenda,and her family have a tradition of getting each other gag (恶作剧) gifts.This always makes me a bit uneasy at Christmas or on my birthday,never knowing what form of embarrassment lies waiting for me under the thin borders (边界) of the wrapping paper.
Recently,my six-year-old daughter Christy seemed to busy herself with something while I was playing computer video flight games.Now she was standing directly in front of me.The excitement of the moment just beamed (眉开眼笑) across her face.It was everything she could do to keep herself from helping me rip the paper from each present.Finally,I came to the last gift and with my natural ability,I concluded that this had to be the gag gift.With everyone looking on,I decided to go ahead and get it over with—just let them have their laugh—and I tore the paper and there it was...a toy airplane about two inches long.Our holiday guests started giggling to themselves as I looked up to my wife with an unpleasant smile on my face and blurted out,“A toy airplane Are you kidding me ”
Brenda gave me the look—that look always tells me I have just said something wrong and should have given it a second thought.I had failed to look at the name tag (标签) before I opened the present to see whom it was from.As I picked up the paper from the floor and read the name tag,my heart sank.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
On the tag were the letters that read,“To Dad,Love Christy”.
Paragraph 2:
Staring at the gift,I suddenly thought of a way to lift her up.

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