湖北省宜昌市第七中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题202006150281.doc

1、湖北省宜昌市第七中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（全卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第 I 卷第一部分：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers talking about? A. Going boating. B. The weather. C

2、. Their friend Tom.2. Where is the man going?A. To a supermarket. B. To the womans home. C. To a park.3. What can we learn from this conversation?A. Michael is playing in the garden.B. Sally is playing in the garden.C. Sally is not present here.4. What may the more expensive skirt be made of?A. Silk

3、. B. Cotton. C. Wool.5. Why do doctors want people to ride bikes?A. Because peoples legs are fat.B. Because riding a bike is environmental.C. Because riding a bike can improve peoples health.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个

4、小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where should the man move the coffee table?A. Next to a sofa.B. Near some chairs. C. Across from the bookshelf.7. How does the man feel about the furniture?A. It looks good now.B. It should be replaced. C. It doesnt need to be moved.听第7段材料，回答

5、第8、9题。8. What was the woman trying to do?A. Share her room with someone. B. Look for a new apartment. C. Get a new job in town.9. How does the woman want to pay the rent?A. Weekly. B. Monthly. C. Yearly.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man find most difficult in learning English?A. Speaking. B. Wr

6、iting. C. Listening.11. What does the woman advise the man to do about listening?A. Find an English penfriend.B. Listen to the radio and watch English programmes.C. Buy a radio and listen to English programmes.12. What should the man do in order to improve his writing?A. Listen to English programmes

7、 on the radio every day.B. Find an English penfriend.C. Need a lot of practice.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman want to buy?A. Some milk. B. Some books. C. Some water.14. Why doesnt the man want the woman to go to the store by car?A. Because its too far.B. Because its too late.C. Because the

8、re is going to be a snow.15. How long does it take to go to the store?A. 10 minutes. B. 30 minutes.C. An hour.16. What will the woman probably do?A. Stay at home.B. Go to the store.C. Let the man drive.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where does the speaker come from?A. South America.B. South Africa.C. South A

9、sia.18. How long has the speaker been in Finland?A. The whole winter.B. For two week.C. For three weeks.19. What did the speaker go to Finland for?A. To buy clothes.B. To attend a meeting.C. To experience the weather.20. What was the speakers biggest problem while preparing for the trip?A. Getting t

10、he right kind of clothes.B. Getting used to the weather.C. Selling warm clothes. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ABullets(子弹) to Bandages: Life Inside the Israel Defense ForcesMark Terris, M.D.www. $34.99 hardcover / $23.99 softcover / $3.99 E-bookThe boo

11、k explores the daily life inside the Israel Defense Forces. These are true stories that center on the experiences of four Israeli soldiers and provide readers with a personal view of life in the Israeli army, the meaning of friendships and the soldierscoming-of-age.The One Who Shows the Way: Evolvin

12、g Humanity From Psycho-logical To Psycho-spiritual LivingBill Grantwww.xlibrispublishing.co.uk$39.92 hardcover / $23.28 softcover / $4.99 e-book“This book tells my 12-year journey through midlife crisis(危机). Seen as a microcosm(缩影)of what is going on in religion, society and humanity, it shows what

13、we need to do to develop.” -Billy GrantBless (祝福)Your Little Cotton Socks: Beyond the Quirky Saying of My Eccentric Scottish MumDiane Radford$27.99 hardcover / $16.95 softcover / $9.99 e-bookIn this delightful essay collection, readers enter the pleasant world of Diane Radfords parents and share in

14、laugh-out-loud-funny, at times moving, events that show how Diane is altogether blessed - not just her cotton socks. The readers will be too.Ni a CubetadasAngelica Gonzalez$26.99 hardcover / $19.99 softcover / $3.99 e-bookNi a Cubetadas is the second book of Lorenzas amazing adventures. This book gu

15、ides readers through several extreme and funny situations to deal with the boring bath time. This story promotes(促进) environment preservation and animal welfare.21. Who wrote stories about the life of Israeli soldiers?A. Angelica Gonzalez. B. Mark Terris, M.D.C. Diane Radford. D. Billy Grant.22. How

16、 much should you pay for a hardcover book describing middle-aged stress?A.$39.92 B.$34.99 C.$27.99 D.$26.99.23. Which of the following books contains some interesting essays?A. Ni a Cubetadas. B. Bullets to Bandages.C. The One Who Shows the Way. D. Bless Your Little Cotton Socks. B A new study shows

17、 that avoiding your neighbors may actually be bad for your heart and feeling socially connected to your community reduces the risk of a heart attack a lot. While we may agree that having a safe and healthy neighborhood would help residents feel mentally healthy, its becoming more and more obvious th

18、at emotional happiness leads to physical health, particularly heart health.Psychologists（心理学家）at the University of Michigan just completed new research that tested how socially connected people felt and how healthy they were. Participants(参与者) rated how strongly they agreed with statements like, “I

19、really feel part of this area,” and “If I were in trouble, there are lots of people in this area who would help.”For the next four years, the researchers tracked their health.As the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, heart disease can be caused by many things like poor diet, la

20、ck of exercise and stress, and this new research shows that, at least among the 5,276 study participants, those who felt the most socially bonded with their community, had a 67 percent reduced risk of heart attack. Pretty amazing.The study controlled for other known factors of heart disease risk lik

21、e age and race, but interestingly, also for what they called “dispositional factors”i.e. personality. For example, optimism was measured. Lead researcher and psychologist Eric Kim said, “Were finding that things like increased optimism are associated with reduced risk of heart failure and stroke(中风)

22、.” And the beauty of it is that how optimistic and connected you feel is up to you. There are no set standards in order to qualify for the health benefits because your own comfort and emotions are what guide your stress levels and health.Even though there is always some conflicting information in th

23、e health area (a recent study says knowing your neighbors doesnt actually make you happier), it seems getting connected with your community is never a bad idea for your health.24. What s the theme of the text?A. The warning signs of a heart attack.B. The health benefits of physical activity.C. Ties

24、between community and your health.D. The ways to build a friendly neighborhood.25. The statements given in Paragraph 2 focus on the participants _.A. personal character B. experiences in life C. living conditions D. neighborhood relations26. The figures in Paragraph 3 are used to show that _.A. hear

25、t disease is the leading cause of deathB. poor diet is the major cause of heart disease C. people should often take exercise in their communityD. good relationships in communities help prevent heart disease27. What can we infer from Eric Kims words in Paragraph 4?A. Ones personality may change with

26、age.B. Being optimistic is good for your heart.C. Its hard to measure optimism accurately.D. Heart health and personality are not related. CPerhaps the cleverest scan(骗术) in the animal world can be found in South Africas Kalahari Desert. At the heart of this scam is the drongo, a bird that likes to

27、hang out with meerkats (a four-toed animal). The meerkats search for insects. While they eat, a meerkat is on duty looking for danger. Drongos have sharp eyesight, and as they can fly and perch(栖息)higher, they often spot(发现) the danger first. Martial eagles are a serious threat. The drongos alarm al

28、erts(使警觉) the meerkats. They， in turn，call and run for cover.Having their own lookout bird helps the meerkats spend more time feeding. But there is a price to pay. The drongo isnt quite as selfless as he seems, and has learned to turn this alarm to his advantage. He becomes an expert on the meerkats

29、 habits, learning that when an adult finds food, it calls out to the youngsters to share.As the food is about to be exchanged, the drongo calls the alarm, but this time, its a trick. As the meerkats abandon（抛弃） their food and flee，the drongo steals their meal. Onto a good thing, the drongo tries aga

30、in. But the meerkats know when theyve been scammed.And this time, no one reacts at all. So the drongo takes it to the next level. But even screaming the alarm in their face doesnt work. The meerkats are smart enough to know a cheat when they hear one. Or are they? The drongo has another trick to pul

31、l. This time the drongo mimics (模仿) the meerkats own alarm call. Its so accurate that the meerkats are scammed again.Drongos get over a fifth of their daily meals by making false alarms and stealing. When a drongo has exhausted all his tricks, he tries a more brazen (厚颜无耻的) approach. But hes pushed

32、his luck too far. He must try his scams elsewhere.The intelligence of animals is sometimes so extraordinary that it can be truly amazing.28. What do drongos do when spotting danger?A. Run for cover. B. Send out a signal（信号）.C. Fly to a higher branch. D. Protect the meerkats first.29. What price do t

33、he meerkats have to pay according to Paragraph 3?A. Losing food to drongos. B. Being attacked by drongos.C. Sharing their food selflessly. D. Abandoning their youngsters.30. What are the meerkats like when being tricked for the second time?A. Afraid. B. Cautious. C. Confused. D. Depressed. 31. What

34、are drongos good at according to the text? A. Copying. B. Hunting.C. Making friends. D. Fleeing for their life.DDaniel Lamplugh remembers going shopping with his dad on Black Friday.“Waking up at 6 a. m. the day after Thanksgiving is what I grew up doing,” says the University of New Orleans film stu

35、dent. A lot has changed since those childhood days. Online retailers（零售商) have forced many chains out of business. Consumers are increasingly shopping with their smart phones. But a funny thing happened on the way to the future: Most shoppers are not going all-digital. Surveys show they are eager fo

36、r good experiences at retail stores.This November and December, for the first time ever, retailer websites will get more traffic from mobile users than computer users, predicts Adobe Digital Insights. We live our lives with a combination of the physical and the digital.” says Kit Yarrow, author of t

37、he book “Decoding the New Consumer Mind.” “Retailers have to understand its not a question of either/or. Its a question of combining the two.”Heather Howe, an MBA student, said, “Consumers like shopping on their phones and online because its more convenient and because there are more options（选择）. I

38、went to the Vans store to try on shoes and then I actually purchased them online while I was in the store.”While mobile sales are growing, the widest use of smartphones in stores is researching products or looking up product information (58 percent),closely followed by checking or comparing prices (

39、54 percent), according to a survey.“My phone plays a huge role in online shopping, because I am on the email list for all of my favorite brands, so I get many emails daily informing me of sales,” says Rachel Lynch, who works at a Boston public-relations agency. “ Also, a store has an app that allows

40、 me to chat with other users about the products, and read reviews. Online reviews are one of the first things I look at when I am about to buy a new product.”“Electronics and kitchen equipment are definitely online purchases for me, since theyre heavy to get home on the subway and often cheaper onli

41、ne,” says Michael Miller-Ernest, a manager in Brooklyn, N.Y.32. What do most shoppers tend to do now?A. Do shopping all-digitally. B. Use computers to do online shopping.C. Do window shopping in shopping malls. D. Go to physical stores with their smartphones. 33. Whats Kit Yarrows suggestion for ret

42、ailers?A. Reaching both online and offline consumers. B. Focusing on either the physical or the digital. C. Encouraging consumers to use smartphones. D. Providing more convenience for computer users. 34. What does Heather Howe think of online stores?A. They offer wider choices. B. They sell high qua

43、lity goods. C. They will replace physical stores. D. They are burning shopperspatience. 35. What can be inferred about Rachel Lynchs habits? A. She buys heavy goods online. B. She often writes users reviews. C. She is fond of sending producers emails. D. She tries to learn about other users experien

44、ce. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I lived in Port Stewart, one of the small villages on the coast. I rented a small room at the top of an old two-storey Victorian house. From its window I could look out on the grey, ever-restless ocean. 36 An old retired couple lived

45、 in two rooms on the ground floor. Mr. Paul was in his eighties and I remember him going for his nightly walk accompanied by his walking stick. 37 I heard him occasionally in his own room. His wife would sit quietly in the kitchen beside the fire constantly knitting(织毛活儿) and offering me cups of tea

46、 as I came in from the pub or back from studying. 38 I was not surprised, aware even then that age can be cruel. But what moved me most was his rapid worsening, the fact that I never again saw him walking bent double against the wind. 39 The fact that I was only aware of this old mans illness throug

47、h his rasping(刺耳的) cough and his wifes nursing him gave the house an air of heavy sadness. One evening, I came in from the cold and went straight to the kitchen to heat myself at the fire. Mrs. Paul sat alone. There was a silence I couldnt understand. 40 “Would you like a cup of tea?” I asked. She l

48、ooked up slowly and I remember her old but still quite beautiful face as she said calmly and without emotion:“ My husband is dead.”A. Mr Paul became ill suddenly.B. Late into the night I could hear him coughing.C. His walking stick was always lying in the hall.D. She was friendly and enjoyed a cup o

49、f tea with me.E. It took her some time to acknowledge me coming into the room.F. I never saw the old man at any other time apart from on these walks.G. I can still remember the view from the window and the constant changes in the sea.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给

50、的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A man who lived a long time ago believed that he could read the future in the stars. He called Himself an astrologer(占星家)in 41 of all the villagers and spent his time at night 42 at the sky. The villagers often came to him, hoping to know what their 43 would be.One ev

51、ening he was 44 along the open road outside the village. His eyes were fixed on the stars. He thought he saw that the 45 of the world was near. He was lost in his 46 about the future. As he was looking at the stars， he 47 walking without looking down. 48 ， he fell into a ditch(沟) full of mud and wat

52、er. He was 49 in the muddy water， and madly trying to claw at the slippery sides it his 50 to climb out. He was 51 to crawl(爬)out and fearing for his life, he began screaming for 52 . His cries soon brought the villagers running. As they 53 him out of the mud, one of them said, “You pretend to read

53、the future in the stars, and yet you 54 to see what was in front of your feet! This may teach you to pay more 55 to what is right in front of you, and let the future take care of itself.”“What 56 is it，” said another，“ to read the stars，when you cant see whats right here on the earth? ” We all want

54、our future to be bright and happy, but the time doesnt 57 for anyone. Each tomorrow turns into today, and your 58 is also a part of your future. There is always a tomorrow to look forward to, but you cant 59 to yesterday. So, keep the 60 between your present life and your plans for tomorrow. 41. A.

55、front B. favour C. memory D. place 42. A. aiming B. staring C. pointing D. crying 43. A. soil B. wealth C. dream D. future 44. A. walking B. sleeping C. driving D. working45. A. image B. top C. end D. history 46. A. imaginations B. minds C. thoughts D. descriptions 47. A. started B. avoided C. consi

56、dered D. kept 48. A. Suddenly B. Fortunately C. Strangely D. Finally 49. A. relaxing B. sinking C. observing D. exploring 50. A. hope B. effort C. patience D. intention 51. A. unable B. eager C. uncertain D. surprised 52. A. joy B. health C. power D. help 53. A. informed B. pulled C. persuaded D. fe

57、tched 54. A. wondered B. regretted C. failed D. preferred 55. A. attention B. support C. interest D. strength 56. A. goal B. weakness C. advice D. use 57. A. return B. call C. stop D. promise 58. A. nature B. growth C. present D. decision 59. A. turn out B. pass on C. give in D. go back 60. A. touch

58、 B. balance C. pace D. track第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。When its your birthday, you add another year to your age. Another Earth year, that is.Earth is one of eight planets 61 circle around the sun. Each planet travels along its own path 62 (call)its orbit. The time it

59、 takes for a planet to complete one whole orbit is the length of 63 (it) year. Earth takes about 365 days 64 (make)one orbit, so our year is 365 days long. But the planets all move 65 different speeds and some planets need to travel much 66 (long)distances than others to go all the way around the su

60、n. Each planet needs 67 different amount of time to finish one orbit, and the lengths of their years are all different.If you are turning 5 Earth years old today， Earth has made 5 68 (trip)around the sun since the day you were born. But in that same amount of time， speedy Mercury(水星) 69 (go)around t

61、he sun nearly 21 times. That makes you almost 21 Mercury years old. However， if you are on Venus(金星), you are about 8 Venus years old. Therefore, 70 many candles should you put on your birthday cake? Depends on which planet youre on.第卷 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作

62、文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Last week, I am in an airport, walking to the gate where I would catch my plane. All of sudden, a man came running toward me

63、, dragged his suitcase. That seemed he was late, running to catch his flight. I immediate moved out from the way. But a young woman behind myself stepped near him as he passed. She threw one arm up in the air but pumped her fist. She yelled, “Go! Go! You can do this! I know you can!”The man smiled,

64、waved his thanks, and ran fast than before. It made me to realize the world would be a nicer place if we were cheerleaders for one another more often.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 最近，你校英文网站针对你校学生的早餐习惯进行了调查。请结合调查数据，用英语为该网站写一篇短文。内容包括：1、介绍调查结果： 65的学生在食堂吃早餐，30吃零食，5不吃东西； 选择甜食、快餐食物的占80。2、针对调查结果谈谈你的看法。注意： 词数100左右； 可以适当增

65、加细节，以使行文连贯。 英语参考答案选择题：120听力（每小题1.5分）；2040阅读理解（每小题2分）；4160完形填空（每小题1.5分）。1234567891011121314151617181920BACBCBCCBCCBACBABBBA2122232425262728293031323334353637383940BADCDDBBABADAADGFABE4142434445464748495051525354555657585960ABDACCDABBADBCADCCDB 语法填空 (共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 61. that/ which 62. called 63.

66、its 64. to make 65. at 66. longer 67.a 68. trips 69. has gone 70. how 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. I am in an airport. amwas72. All of sudden sudden前加a 73. dragged his suitcase dragged dragging74. That seemed That It 75. I immediate moved immediate-+ immediately 76. moved out from fromof 77. woman beh

67、ind myself myself me78. in the air but butand 79. ran fast than fast- faster 80. It made me to realize 去掉to书面表达（满分25分） Recently a survey has been carried out on the breakfast eating habits of high school students in our school. Here are the results of the survey. 65% of the students have breakfast i

68、n the dining room while 30% have snacks instead， with 5% eating no food for breakfast. A healthy diet should contain grain, protein, nuts and fruit. However， 80% of the students prefer to eat sweet food or fast food instead of regular meals. As a saying goes, “We are what we eat.” Breakfast is consi

69、dered the most important meal of the day. All of us should have a balanced diet that provides enough energy for us instead of having unhealthy food. 部分解析阅读理解第一节： A篇应用文。文章是一则图书广告，主要介绍了四本书的内容及其价格等相关信息。21.B。细节理解题。根据对 Bullets to Bandages的介绍中的 These are true stories that center on the experiences of four

70、 Israeli soldiers and provide readers with a personal view of life in the Israeli army可知，这本书是关于以色列士兵生活的，其作者是 Mark Terris，M.D.。22.A。细节理解题。根据对 The One Who Shows the Way的介绍中的 This book tells my 12-year journey through midlife crisis可知，这本书讲述了“我”是如何度过中年危机的，其精装本的价格是$39.92。23.D。细节理解题。根据对 Bless Your Little

71、Cotton Socks的介绍中的 In this delightful essay collection, readers enter the pleasant world . and share in laugh-out-loud- funny events可知，这是一本随笔集，作者和读者分享了生活中一些有趣的事情。B篇人与社会:人际沟通研究表明，好的邻里关系能够大大降低人们患心脏病的几率。24.C。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述好的社区邻里关系有益于人的健康(尤其是心脏健康)。25.D。推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I really feel part of this area，and”If I

72、 were in trouble， there are lots of people in this area who would help.”可知，调查表中的这两句话都是涉及被调查对象与自己社区的邻里关系。26.D。细节理解题。根据第三段内容尤其是最后一句 those who felt the most socially bonded with their community, had a 67 percent reduced risk of heart attack可知，和谐的社区邻里关系可以帮助预防心脏病。27.B。推理判断题。根据第四段中的Were finding that thing

73、s like increased optimism are associated with reduced risk of heart failure and stroke可推知，乐观的性格有益于心脏健康。C篇说明文。文章介绍了燕卷尾与猫鼬斗智斗勇的过程。28.B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的they often spot the danger first Martial eagles are a serious threat. The drongos alarm alerts the meerkats可知，燕卷尾发现危险后会发出警告信号。29.A。细节理解题。根据第三段中的As the foo

74、d is about to be exchanged， the drongo calls the alarm， but this time， its a trick. As the meerkats abandon their food and flee， the drongo steals their meal可知，猫鼬所付出的代价是食物被燕卷尾偷走。30.B。推理判断题。根据第四段中的Onto a good thing， the drongo tries again. But the meerkats know when theyve been scammed. And this time

75、 no one reacts at all可知，燕卷尾第二次用同样的手段欺骗猫鼬时，猫鼬变得警觉起来。31.A。推理判断题。根据第四段中的This time, the drongo mimics. the meerkats are scammed again可知，燕卷尾擅长模仿。D篇议论文。文章从消费者的购物习惯讨论商家应该如何应对消费习惯的不断变化。32.D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Consumers are increasingly shopping with their smartphones 和 theyre eager for good experiences at retail

76、stores及第五段中的 the widest use of smartphones in stores可知，现今，消费者大都选择在实体店看实物，然后当即用手机在网上下单。33.A。推理判断题。根据第三段中的We live our lives with a combination of the physical and the digital.its a question of combining the two可知， Kit Yarrow建议零售商要接触线上和线下两个领域的消费者。34.A。推理判断题。根据第四段中的Consumers like shopping on their phone

77、s and online because its more convenient and because there are more options可知， Heather Howe认为网店提供更多的选择。35.D。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中 Online reviews are one of the first things I look at when I am about to buy a new product可知， Rachel Lynch会关注其他用户的体验。第二节：本文是记叙文。一位自称占星家的人士整天忙于给村民们占星，预测未来天在村外的大路上，占星家边走路边观察天象。突然，占

78、星家一不小心跌到了路边的小水沟里，最后靠村民的帮助才得以获救。41.A。根据 The villagers often came to him可知，这位男士在村民“面前( in frontof)”自称是占星家。42.B。根据第二段的 His eyes were fixed on the stars可知，这名男子在夜晚花时间“注视( staring at)”天空。43.D。根据上文中的 read the future可知，村民来他这里是想请他来预测他们的“未来( future)。44.A。根据下文中的 walking without looking down可知，一天晚上，他在村外的一条宽马路上“

79、走着( walking)。45.C。由 His eyes were fixed on the stars可知，这名男子认为他看到了世界的“末日(end)”就要到来了。46.C。根据下文中的 he fell into a ditch46.C。根据下文中的 he fell into a ditch full of mud and water可知，他陷入了“沉思( thoughts)”。47.D。根据 he fell into a ditch可知，这名男子观察星星的时候，“一直(kept)”走着没有向下看。48.A。根据后面发生的事情，我们可以推测，占星家掉入水沟的事情是突然的( Suddenly)

80、，是没有预料到的。49.B。根据 a ditch full of mud and water可知，他是“陷在( sinking)”了水沟里。50.B。根据 madly trying to claw可知他在“努力地( effort)”往出爬。51.A。根据 fearing for his life可知，他“不能( unable)”爬出来。52.D。根据后面一句 His cries soon brought the villagers running可知，这名男子开始呼救“求助(help”。53.B。因为占星家陷入了泥浆中，所以村民们只能用力地将他“拖( pulled)”出来。54.C。根据yet

81、可知，他“没有( failed)”看到自己脚下的东西。55.A。由 You pretend to read the future可知，村民认为占星家更应该关注( attention)”眼前。56.D。另一个村民认为，占星家只关注未米，不注意现在的做法是没有“用(use)”的。57.C。由 Each tomorrow turns into today可知，时光不会“停下来(stop)”。58.C。根据下文中的 your present life可知，你的“现在( present)”也是未来的部分。59.D。由but可知，此空的意思与look forward to相反，故填“回到( go back

82、)”昨天。60.B。根据 There is always a tomorrow to look forward to， but you can t. to yesterday可知，我们要在如今的生活和明日的计划中保持平衡( balance)。(三)听力材料Text 1W: I hope it will be fine tomorrow. Im going boating with Tom.M. Oh. I think it will be fine.W: Are you sure?M. Yes. I heard it on the radio.Text 2M: Hi, Jane. Could

83、you give me a ride? I want to buy some food for the picnic.W: OK. Im going home but I can drop you off at the supermarket. Text 3W: Where is Sally now, Michael?M: She must be playing somewhere beyond the garden.Text 4W: Sorry, but I dont want this skirt. Thats too expensive for me.M: What about this

84、 one? Its 20 dollars cheaper. But it is not made of cotton.Text 5M: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging bicycle exercise.W: Bicycle exercise. Is that because you want to make your legs slim and beautiful in this way? Actually, thats not the main reason. They say riding bike can build you up.Te

85、xt 6W: That doesnt look right. Can you put the sofa next to that side table?M: You mean across from the bookshelf?W: Yes. Oh, and maybe we should just move the coffee table over here by these chairs.M: Anything else?W: Well, now the furniture looks good, but I think we should move those pictures.M:

86、I dont know why youre moving everything. It looked fine before. Text 7M: I need to know if you are going to rent the apartment for the next whole year. You have to make a decision next week.W: Well, Im still not sure. I tried to get a new job in town, and I dont know if Ill be hired yet. I should kn

87、ow in a couple of months. Can I pay the rent monthly until I know if I got the job?M: I guess so. But I need to know as soon as possible. Ill need to look for a new person to stay in the house if you leave.Text 8W: What do you find the hardest in learning English?M: I find listening really difficult

88、.W: Well, you just need a lot of practice.M. Its easier said than done!W: Why dont you buy a radio? Then you can listen to BBC Radio or VOA English programmes.M: Do you think that would help?W. Of courseM: Thats a good idea. But I also have some difficulties in wrung.W: Oh, well, for that, youd bett

89、er find an English penfriend.M: Thank you for your advice.Text 9W: Ill be back in a little bit.M: Where do you want to go, honey?W: We need milk. Im going to the store.M: Did you see the weather report?W: No. What did it say?M: It said there was a snow warning tonight. I dont think you should be out

90、 driving.W: Thats silly. Ill be right back.M: The store is 30 minutes driving from here at least.W: Im a good driver.M: It will matter if the road gets icy.W: Ill drive slowly.M: Maybe we can get milk later.W: Okay. Ill stay here then.Text 10Yes, youre right. I am from South Africa. I am not at all

91、used to this cold weather, but I am glad to say that I have all the clothes for this freezing weather. Before I came to Finland to attend this meeting two weeks ago. I had no idea what kind of clothes I should take along. Fortunately, my friend Julia has been to Northern Europe. She bought me some w

92、arm suits and dresses, business-type clothes, of course, of dark colours. She also bought me some skirts and blouses so that I could wear the same clothes in several different ways. She also helped to choose a very warm raincoat and a pair of boots. Oh, how lucky I am to have such a helpful friend.