河北省唐县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、河北省唐县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共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

2、。1. What do we know about John?A. He had an accident. B. He works in the hospital. C. He suffered from a headache. 2. Why is the man late?A. He overslept. B. He lost his car key. C. He had no alarm clocks. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Health. B. Education. C. Environment. 4. How

3、old is the girl?A. 6 years old. B. 9 years old. C. 15 years old. 5. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Former classmates. C. Workmates. 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。听下面一段

4、对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Who needs a new dress?A. Jenny. B. Ann. C. Lucy. 7. Where will the speakers go first?A. A clothes store. B. The City Library. C. A bookstore. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What is the party for?A. A festival. B. A birthday. C. An anniversary. 9. Why does the girl talk to the man?A. To as

5、k for permission. B. To make an invitation. C. To get some advice. 10. What will the headmaster do before the party?A. Sing an English song. B. Share his resolutions. C. Deliver a speech. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What did the man think of the girls last paper?A. Excellent. B. Ordinary. C. Poorly do

6、ne. 12. Who helped the girl with her research?A. Jean. B. Mr. Smith. C. Ms. White. 13. What will the girl do next?A. Rewrite the paper. B. Ask for sick leave. C. Prepare for an oral presentation. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。14. What does the woman want to do?A. Get fit. B. Kill time. C. Relax herself. 15.

7、 When can non-members enjoy the special offer?A. This month. B. During holidays. C. On their birthdays. 16. How much does a swimming class cost non-members each time?A. $35. B. $25. C. $10. 17. What class will the woman choose?A. A weight lifting class. B. A swimming class. C. A yoga class. 听下面一段独白，

8、回答第18至第20三个小题。18. Why did the reader feel lonely?A. She had trouble with her studies. B. Her best friend wasnt around. C. She was unable to look after herself. 19. What is the speaker trying to do?A. Introduce a class. B. Share experiences. C. Give suggestions. 20. Whom is this passage written for?A

9、. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Students.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A TRAVEL ADVISORYHere area few things you should know before youtake offon your next trip. Frontier Airlines Face Covering Requirement As required by federal law, the Centers for Disea

10、se Control (CDC) Order and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive, all* passengers and employees must wear a face covering over nose and mouth throughout the Frontier travel experience including at ticket counters, gate areas, baggage claim and onboard all flights. Face cove

11、rings are not required for children under the age of 2. Face coverings must fit snugly(紧密地) over your nose and mouth and be secured under the chin. Not wearing an approved face covering is a violation of federal law and you may lose future travel privileges on Frontier.*Persons with a disability who

12、 cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of that disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act can apply for a face mask exemption(豁免). To learn about pre-travel exemption requirements, click here.Temperature Screening Requirement Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 d

13、egrees Fahrenheit or higher will not be able to board the plane. If time allows, we will give customers the opportunity to rest before receiving a second check. If the second temperature screening is 100.4 degrees or higher, our team will help the customer to rebook travel on a later date when they

14、are feeling better.Know Your Travel Policy CDC issued an Order on January 12, 2021(effective since January, 26, 2021)requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.21. Who can legally boa

15、rd a Frontier Airlines flight without wearing a face covering? A. A senior manager of Frontier Airlines.B. A blind man in a wheelchair. C. A one-year-old baby.D. A high school student.22. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Passengers without proper face coverings may be banned

16、from flying with Frontier Airlinesin the future. B. Passengers can take off their face coverings when they pick up their checked baggage. C. Passengers with a high fever will have their flights rescheduled. D. Passengers without proof of a negative COVID-19 test cant enter the US on January 20, 2021

17、.23. Where is this text most likely from? A. A website.B. A brochure.C. A guidebook.D. A newspaper.BIf you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful l

18、iquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.Recently Ive had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a

19、large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species, which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherback turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to re

20、move rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On th

21、e last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesnt mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who

22、loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!2

23、4. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed _.A. to do experiments in messy labsB. to spend too much time in labsC. to wear clothes in a different wayD. to work in dangerous conditions25. In Costa Rica, the author _.A. experienced an earthquakeB. took part in rocket experimentsC. pick

24、ed up rubbish on the beachD. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?A. Science is full of boring experiments.B. Science is related to chemical liquids.C. Science is more than working in a lab.D. Science is about wildlife and earthqua

25、kes.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. What a Scientist Is LikeB. Where a Scientist WorksC. How I Travelled in Costa RicaD. Why I Chose to Study ScienceCDo you think alien（外星人） beings exist somewhere in the universe? It seems like Mars, our closest neighbor, has inspired the most science

26、fiction as the place where aliens are most likely to come from. Recent Mars probes (探测) have shown us that there is no life on that planetat least not now. But that does not mean that life does not exist elsewhereafter all, the universe is really big. A lot of scientific research is going on in the

27、search for “extraterrestrial life”. Think about itwhy should the seven billion people on this little planet be the only living beings in the universe? It would, in fact, seem logical that this is not the case. So scientific research in this matter is based around the idea of finding other planets th

28、at have environments that can support life environments similar to the Earth. The search is on for the evidence of the existence, or earlier existence of life: from very wise beings to simple organisms (有机物). So far, there have been a number of theories as to which planetary bodies may have an atmos

29、phere that can support such life and therefore deserve closer attention. As for places within our own Milky Way Galaxy, it has been assumed over the decades that Mars and Venus, as well as some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, may have been hosts for life. Now, as technologies have improved and w

30、e can obtain measurements of the composition of the atmosphere on extra-solar planets, the chances of finding “alien” life forms are increasing. There has been a theory that some of the planets in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Gliese 581 may be able to support life. In 2007, scientists di

31、scovered exoplanet Gliese 581cand felt that its atmosphere was most suitable for supporting life. But further research revealed that it would not. Now, attention has been turned to Gliese 581d, at the outer edge of the stars habitable zone. The main standards for deciding whether a planetary body ca

32、n be life-supporting are atmospheric conditions which allow the existence of water. Gliese 581 is about 20.4 light years away from the Earth, so even if life does exist there, the distance would mean that communication would be unlikely. Having said thiswho says alien life forms (if they exist) need

33、 water?28. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Life existing outside of the Earth.B. The evidence of the existence of life.C. Other faraway planets in the universe.D. Creatures known from science fictions.29. What makes it possible for people to find “alien beings”?A. Modern scienti

34、fic theories.B. Atmospheric conditions.C Environments similar to the Earth.D. Advanced technologies.30. From the passage, we know that _.A. the atmosphere of Gliese 581c was most suitable for lifeB. it is not certain whether alien life forms need water or notC. the 7 billion people on the Earth are

35、the only beings in the universeD. the distance of 20.4 light years makes it impossible to find life on Gliese 581d31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Do Aliens Exist?B. Is Mars Suitable for Life?C. Are Alien Life Forms Various?D. Can We Communicate with Aliens?DConvincing

36、 someone to change their mind is really the process of convincing them to change their tribe (部落). If they abandon their beliefs, they run the risk of losing social ties. You cant expect someone to change their mind if you take away their community too.The way to change peoples minds is to become fr

37、iends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle. Now, they can change their beliefs without the risk of being abandoned socially.The British philosopher Alain de Botton suggests that we simply share meals with those who disagree with us: “Sitting down at a table with

38、 a group of strangers has the incomparable and odd benefit of making it a little more difficult to hate them without punishment. Prejudice and conflict between groups of people from different nations or races feed off abstraction. However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfold

39、ing napkins (餐巾纸) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who wear unusual clothes and speak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or attacked. For all the large-scale political solutions which have been proposed

40、 to ease racial or cultural conflict, there are few more effective ways to promote tolerance between suspicious neighbours than to force them to eat supper together.”Perhaps it is not difference, but distance that produces tribalism and unfriendliness. As proximity increases, so does understanding.

41、I am reminded of Abraham Lincolns quote, “I dont like that man. I must get to know him better.” Facts dont change our minds. Friendship does.The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It

42、 is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.”When we are in the moment, we can easily forget that the goal is to connect with the other side, cooperate with them, befriend them, and integrate them into our tribe. We are so caught up in winning that we forget about connecting.

43、 Its easy to spend your energy labeling people rather than working with them.The word “kind (family and relatives)” originated from the word “kin (old fashion of family and relatives).” When you are kind to someone, it means you are treating them like family. This, I think, is a good method for actu

44、ally changing someones mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind first, be right later.32. People are likely to change their mind when they _.A. change their beliefsB. are made friends withC. move to a new communityD. are given somewhere to go33. What does the underlined word “p

45、roximity” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Nearness. B. Action. C. Communication. D. Politeness.34. The author quotes from Haruki Murakami to imply that _.A. breaking down ones reality is easyB. kindness is more important than rightC. arguing and winning are not importantD. losing ones identity is a painful p

46、rocess35. According to the passage, sharing meals is effective in building connections because it _.A. pleases people with different beliefs or accentsB. makes people focus on eating rather than conflictsC. brings benefits to the people having dinner togetherD. promotes understanding and tolerance a

47、mong people第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。One of the most effective skills you can have in life is powerful and effective time management. 36_ Here are vital time management tips for getting your goals.Set goals the right way. 37_ If you dont set your goals the ri

48、ght way, then youll lack the proper targets, which will force you to fall off track. But when you set them the right way, the sky is the limit. Use proper goal setting method to help you see things through. And when you do set those goals, make sure you have powerful deep down meanings for wanting t

49、o achieve them.Find a good time management system.One of the tips for managing your time is to find the right system to actually do it. The quadrant（象限）time-management system is probably the most effective. 38 _ Things are either urgent or important, both, or neither. Take frequent breaks when worki

50、ng.One study suggests that you should work for 52 minutes and break for 17 minutes. You might not have enough time to do that. But you should take frequent breaks. If youre a boss working for yourself, this is vital. Its easy to run out of energy and not even know it. 39_ Make to-do lists in the eve

51、ning for the next day.Every single evening before bed, make a list for the next day. Look at your goals and see what you can do to help move you closer. 40_ It takes time. But by making to-do lists, youre effectively setting goals for the day. Daily goals are easier to achieve while helping to move

52、us towards the longer and bigger goals. But that happens by creating to-do lists.A. This doesnt happen overnight. B. Theres a right or wrong way to set goals. C. Use your time wisely by abandoning your bad habits.D. You cannot reach your goals without managing your time well. E. Find a good friend w

53、ho can help you solve the problem of time management.F. It divides your activities into four quadrants based on urgency and importance. G. Keep your mental, emotional and physical states at peak levels by breaking frequently.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可

54、以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。When life hands you lemons well, dont even bother. Sixth-grader Jamaria Crump has already set an example. It took her one year to perfect her 41 lemonade recipe (食谱) along with some desserts that made her business, LemonTopia, a 42 . And what is even more amazing is that, wit

55、h some help from her 43 , Jamaria built LemonTopia herself.“She had 44 for a lemonade stand for a year before I let her do it,” said her mom, Jasmine Hall. When Jamarias previous school announced a bake sale (烤饼义卖), it was the perfect 45 . But the school told her she had to offer baked food 46 lemon

56、ade. So Jamaria added cookies and cheesecake. After the bake sale, she kept 47 at school and community events.“It continued in different places 48 she served a party at the city hall,” Jasmine said. “We made a fortune at the party.” And with that money, Jamaria 49 her mother for working at the stand

57、. “Shes a kid, so sometimes she wants to 50 such as going to the concert,” Jasmine said. “If I have to 51 for her, she will offer me money hourly.” The market manager said, “Jamarias drinks and snacks are the special, cheerful presence in the market.” 52 , the market is competitive so Jamaria has to

58、 53 ways to drum up business. Fortunately, she has shown her 54 as she developed lemonade with new flavors (味道).“Im very 55 of my daughter for sticking with it,” said Jasmine.41. A. complexB. expensive C. unique D. familiar42. A. hit B. reality C. record D. test43.A. dad B. mom C. friends D. classma

59、tes44. A. applied B. looked C. acted D. begged45. A. challengeB. phenomenon C. opportunity D. achievement46.A. in spite ofB. rather than C. in addition to D. in place of47. A. selling B. wandering C. exhibiting D. advertising48. A. when B. until C. unless D. after49. A. praised B. pleased C. paid D.

60、 persuaded50. A. study B. succeed C. play D. work 51.A. fill in B. show up C. turn out D. come along52. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides53. A. appeal forB. deal with C. come up with D. take over54. A. responsibilityB. choice C. determination D. expectation55.A. fond B. ashamed C. awar

61、e D. proud第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Tai Chi Chuan, 56 is famous as a kind of martial art, has been practiced China for centuries. It combines slow movements, deep breathing and thinking. Every movement in Tai Chi represents 57 important part of old Chinese philosophyha

62、rmony.Tai Chi is a term in the Chinese 58 (tradition)philosophy. It comes from The Book of Changes(周易). In the time of Song Dynasty, Zhou Dunyi 59 (write) the book Theory of the Tai Chi Pictures. The inventors of Tai Chi 60 (inspire)by this book and invented Tai Chi Chuan with the continuous movemen

63、ts of drawing circles in the air by 61 (guide) the breath with the willpower. They also absorbed the thoughts of the Taoist, such as the concept of Yin and Yang. Tai Chi provides the mental relaxation and physical 62 (fit).Tai Chi is an unusual form of martial arts where we believe 63 building menta

64、l and physical strength. It is 64 (particular) different from western types of sports such as football where the harder and quicker are the better.Today, Tai Chi is so popular in the west. Some health professionals have regarded Tai Chi as one of the 65 (benefit) forms of exercise.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第

65、一节 （满分15分）假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对北京正在实行的垃圾分类 (garbage classification) 很感兴趣。他向你咨询相关信息，请给他回信。内容包括：1.垃圾分类的益处；2.你周边的实施情况；3.你的感受。参考词：recyclables, kitchen waste, harmful waste, other waste注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语

66、续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Through our lives, we can gain a lot and lose so much. But being honest should always be with us, as honesty is always regarded as a virtue. Every time I talk about the topic, something crowds in my mind as if it had just happened.I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me

67、 I could drive him to Mijas and then take the car in a nearby garage to get it serviced. At that time, I had just passed the driving test, and I hardly had a chance to use the car, so I said yes without hesitation.I drove my father to Mijas, promising to pick him up again at 4 pm, then I went to a n

68、earby garage, and put the car in there. Since I had several hours to spare, I decided to go to a movie theater near the garage to see the movie. However, I was so absorbed in the plot of the movie that I forgot the time. When the last movie finished, I looked at my watch: 6 pm. I was two hours late!

69、I thought my father would be very angry if he knew what I was doing. And he would never let me drive again. So I decided to make up an excuse. Then, I drove to the appointed place, my father was sitting in a corner, waiting patiently. I first apologized for being late, then told him that I wanted to

70、 get there as soon as possible, but that something was wrong with some of the main parts of the car.I would never forget the way he looked at me. “Im very disappointed that you thought you had to lie to me, Jason.” My father looked at me again and said, “When you didnt show up on time, I called the

71、gas station and asked if there was anything wrong They told me you never picked up the car. So, you see, I know theres nothing wrong with the car at all.Paragraph 1:A wave of guilt swept over me and I had to admit the fact that I had gone to the movies and that was the real reason why I was late. _

72、_ Paragraph 2:“But father, its exactly eighteen miles home from here , and its dark. You cant walk back.” I begged._唐县第一中学2019级高二下学期期中考试英语答案听力（每题1.5分）1-5 AACCB 6-10 CAABC 11-15 CACCA 16-20 CCBCC阅读（每题2.5分）21-25 CCABC 26-30CAADB31-35ABABD 36-40DBFGA 完型（每题1分）41-45CDBDC 46-50 CABCC 51-55ABCAD 语法填空（每题1.5

73、分）56.which 57. an 58. traditional 59. wrote 60. were inspired 61. guiding 62. fitness 63. in 64. particularly 65. most beneficial第一节 应用文写作（15分）参考范文：Dear Jim,Im glad to hear that youre interested in garbage classification in Beijing. I would like to introduce it to you.Garbage classification is relat

74、ed to peoples living environment and the economical use of resources. Some dangerous waste can even poison people and animals, and can cause a fire, explosion, air pollution etc. Instead, recycling it can reduce the damage.For that, Beijing has enforced a policy on mandatory garbage classification,

75、which is warmly welcomed. Most families in our community purchase garbage cans based on the four main categories: recyclables, kitchen waste, harmful waste and other waste, and sort them carefully before taking them outside. And volunteers stand by the garbage area to help residents put the differen

76、t kinds of garbage into the right cans.As the members of the global village, we should love and protect our environment. I will continue learning to make my hometown a better place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（25分）参考范文：Paragraph 1:A wave of guilt swe

77、pt over me and I had to admit the fact that I had gone to the movies and that was the real reason why I was late. Dad listened carefully as sadness passed through him, “Im angry, not with you but with myself. You see. I realize that I have failed as a father if after all these years you feel that yo

78、u have to lie to me. I have failed because I have brought up a son who cannot even tell the truth to his own father. Im going to walk home now and think where I have gone wrong all these years.”Paragraph 2:“But father, its exactly eighteen miles home from here , and its dark. You cant walk back.” I

79、begged. My protests, my apologies and the rest of my words were useless. I had let my father down, and I was about to learn one of the most painful lessons of my life. Dad began walking along the dusty roads. I quickly jumped in the car and followed behind. I apologized all the way, telling him how

80、sorry I was, but he simply ignored me. For 18 miles he kept walking. Seeing my father in so much pain was the most awful experience that I have ever faced. However it was also the most successful lesson.详解答案第一部分 阅读理解第一节A篇是一篇应用文，介绍了三项在疫情期间旅行的注意事项：戴口罩要求、体温要求和旅行政策要求。第21题 C 细节题。由文章第二段可知，两岁以下幼儿可以不带面罩，故C项

81、正确，B项只有不可以带面罩的残疾人才可以不戴，坐轮椅与之无关。第22题 C 细节题。由文章倒数第二段可知，高烧的人是一直超过100.4华氏度的，所以这个人将会重新预订延迟航班，C正确，A项根据第二段，不能正确佩戴口罩的人可能会失去未来在边境上的旅行权利，而不是不能乘坐边境航空公司的航班，故A错误，B明显错误，D项根据文章最后一段，该项规定是从26开始执行的，故D项错误。第23题 A 细节题。由文章第三段最后一句话Click here可知，这篇文章应该出现在网页上，click点击，明显的网络词语。B篇 本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的经历，帮助人们尤其是孩子们消除对科学家的固有印象，让人们了解科

82、学家究竟是什么样的人。24. B 细节理解题 根据文章第一段“As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab.(对于成年人来说，大多数人认为科学家是奇怪的人，他们花很多时间在一个孤独的实验室里工作。)”可知，人们认为科学家都花太多时间在实验室里。故选B。25. C 细节理解题 根据文章第一段“We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to crea

83、te a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. (我们帮助志愿者清除海滩上的垃圾，为海龟蛋的孵化创造一个安全的环境。)”可知，作者在哥斯达黎加的海滩帮助清除垃圾。故选C。26. C 细节理解题 根据文章第四段“During my Costa Rica experience, I know that beingascientistdoesnt mean working inalab all day and night.” (在我在哥斯达黎加的经历中，我知道作为一名科学家并不意味着要在实验室里日夜工作。)”可知，作者从他的经历中认识到，科学不仅

84、仅是在实验室里工作。故选C。27. A 主旨大意题 根据文章第一段“If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind?(如果让你想象一个科学家，你会想到什么形象?)”及全文内容可知，作者通过自己的经历，帮助人们尤其是孩子们消除对科学家的固有印象，让人们了解科学家究竟是什么样的人。所以用“What a Scientist Is Like(科学家是什么样的人)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选A。C篇 本文是说明文。文章讲述了科学家们在不断寻找和探索外星球上是否有类似于地球的环境，可以支持生命的存在。

85、28. A 词句猜测题 在第一段中提到“Recent Mars probes (探测) have shown us that there is no life on that planetat least not now. But that does not mean that life does not exist elsewhere（尽管火星探测器显示火星上没有生命，至少现在没有，但这并不意味着其他地方没有生命的存在。）”由此知，划线词所在的句子意思为“许多科学研究还在继续寻找其他星球上有没有生命”。由此可以猜测extraterrestrial life意思为“存在于地球之外的生命”。故选

86、A项。29. D 细节理解题 根据第三段中“as technologies have improved and we can obtain measurements of the composition of the atmosphere on extra-solar planets, the chances of finding “alien” life forms are increasing.（随着科技的进步，我们可以测量太阳系外行星的大气成分，那么发现“外星”生命形式的可能性正在增加。）”可知，科学技术的进步让人们发现“外星人”成为可能。故选D项。30. B 细节理解题 根据文章最后一

87、段中“Having said thiswho says alien life forms (if they exist) need water?（话虽如此，谁说外星生物(如果它们存在的话)需要水?）”可知，作者对“外星生命是否一定需要有水才能存在”提出疑问，也就是说外星生命是否需要水还不确定。故选B项。31. A 主旨大意题 文章首句提出问题“Do you think alien beings exist somewhere in the universe?”；文章第三段首句提到“there have been a number of theories as to which planetar

88、y bodies may have an atmosphere that can support such life.（关于哪些行星体可能有能够支持生命的大气，已经有了许多理论。）”，第四段首句提到“There has been a theory that some of the planets in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Gliese 581 may be able to support life.（有一种理论认为，红矮星Gliese581的宜居带中的一些行星可能适合生命存在。）”文章是讲述科学家们对哪些星体可能有生命的存在的不断探

89、索。因此文章标题应为“外星人存在吗”。故选A项。D篇 本文是一篇议论文。改变别人想法并不容易，其方法就是和他们成为朋友。距离产生隔阂，共同进餐更能促进了人们之间的理解和宽容。32. B 细节理解题 根据文章第二段“The way to change peoples minds is to become friends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle.(改变别人想法的方法就是和他们成为朋友，把他们融入你的部落，把他们带入你的圈子)”可知，只有成为朋友之后，人们才有可能改变想法。故

90、选B。33. A 词义猜测题 根据文章第四段“Perhaps it is not difference, but distance that produces tribalism and unfriendliness. (也许并不是差异，而是距离造成了部落主义和不友好。)”和“I am reminded of Abraham Lincolns quote, “I dont like that man. I must get to know him better.”(我想起亚伯拉罕林肯的名言，“我不喜欢那个人。我必须更好地了解他。”)”可知，距离造成了隔阂，只有接近增加，理解才能增加。从而猜测p

91、roximity为“接近”之意。故选A。34. B 推理判断题 根据文章第二段“The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.” (日本作家村上春树曾写道：“永远记住，要想辩论并取得胜利，就必

92、须打破你所反对的人的现实。失去现实是痛苦的，所以要善良，即使你是对的。”)”可推断，作者引用了村上春树的话来暗示善良比正确更重要。故选B。35. D 推理判断题 根据文章第三段“However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfolding napkins (餐巾纸) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who w

93、ear unusual clothes and speak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or attacked.(然而，在吃饭时，分发盘子，同时打开餐巾纸，甚至请陌生人递盐的做法，会让我们不太可能认为，穿着不寻常的衣服，说话有独特口音的外人应该被送回家或袭击)”和最后一段“This, I think, is a good method for actually changing someones mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind firs

94、t, be right later. (我认为，这是一个真正改变别人想法的好方法。建立友谊。分享一顿饭。赠送一本书。先善良，后正确)”可推断，分享食物对于建立联系是有效的，因为它促进了人们之间的理解和宽容。故选D。第二节 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文，针对如何进行时间管理给出了一些建议。36. D【解析】根据后一句“ Here are vital time management tips for getting your goals.”可知，时间管理对达成目标的重要性。故D选项符合题意。37. B【解析】根据本部分标题“Set goals the right way.”和下一句“If you d

95、ont set your goals the right way.”可知，此处的内容与目标确定的方式有关。故选B项。38. F【解析】根据空前的“The quadrant（象限） time-management system is probably the most effective.” 和空后的“Things are either urgent or important, both, or neither.”可知，象限时间管理系统根据紧迫性和重要性分为四个部分。故选F项。39. G【解析】根据本段的小标题及其内容可知休息的重要性，故G项正确。40. A【解析】根据其后的“It takes

96、time.”可知，此处与时间有关，故选A。第二部分 语言运用第一节 完形填空41-45 CABDC 46-50 CABCC 51-55 ABCAD41. C 根据下文中的 “drinks and snacks are the special, cheerful presence in the market”可知，Jamaria的产品比较独特，故此处表示她花了一年的时间来完善自已独特的配方。42. A 根据下文可知，Jamaria的生意取得了成功，其产品很受欢迎。hit在此处作名词,意为“很受欢迎的事物”。43. B 根据下文中的 “Jamaria _ her mother for workin

97、g at the stand”可知，Jamaria在母亲的帮助下创办了LemonTopia。44. D 根据上下文可知，此处表示Jamaria 的母亲过了一年才同意她摆摊卖柠檬汽水的请求。beg for的意思是“请求”。45. C 根据语境可知，这次义卖活动对于Jamaria来说是一次绝佳的机会(opportunity)。46. C 根据下文中的 “So Jamaria added cookies and cheesecake”可知，校方要求她除了卖柠檬汽水之外还必须卖烘焙食物。in addition to的意思是“除之外还”。47. A 根据语境可知，在烤饼义卖活动后，她继续在学校和社区活动

98、中售卖自己的柠檬汽水和甜点。48.B 根据语境可知，此处表示她一直在不同的地方售卖产品，直到她给在市政厅举办的一个聚会供应食品。49.C 根据下文中的 “she will offer me money hourly”可知，Jamaria会支付母亲经营摊位的工资。50.C Jamaria毕竟是个孩子，有时她想去玩，所以她的母亲就不得不临时替她经营摊位。51.A 参见上题解析。fill in“暂时代替,临时补缺”；show up“出现”；turn out“出席(某项活动)，在场”；come along“到达，跟随”。52.B 根据语境可知，此处表示转折关系,故选B。53.C 市场竞争激烈，所以Ja

99、maria必须得想出(come up with)办法去兜揽生意。drum up表示“竭力争取(支持)；兜揽(生意)”。appeal for“恳求，呼吁”；deal with“处理”；take over“接管，接收”。54. A 根据下文中的 “she developed lemonade with new flavors(味道)”和 “sticking with it”可知，Jamaria研发柠檬汽水的新口味去应对激烈的市场竞争、坚持经营这份事业等的行动都体现出了她对这份事业的责任心。故选A。55. D 结合语境以及空后的 “for sticking with it”可知，Jamaria的母亲

100、为她的坚持感到非常骄傲( proud)。听力材料Text 1W: Did you hear Johns in the hospital with head injuries and a broken arm?M: Yes. Apparently he was struck by another vehicle and turned completely over. Text 2W: Youre late again. Did your car break down?M: No, I forgot to set my alarm clock, so I slept overtime. Text

101、3M: I wonder if our children will still be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water and see a blue sky. W: Yes. I think its time man learned to live in harmony with the earth instead of destroying it. Text 4M: You are a good piano player. How long have you been playing the piano?W: Ive been play

102、ing the piano since I was 6 years old. About 9 years ago. M: Really? Thats a long time. Im also planning to learn to play these days. Text 5W: Gary, hello. How are you? You look taller and stronger than before. I remember little Gary, the best student in the class. M: No, you were a better student t

103、han I was, but I remember a little girl with glasses. Youre different, too. Text 6M: Lucy, are you going out?W: Yes. I need a new dress for Jennys birthday party. M: Im going downtown, too. Could you give me a lift?W: Sure. By the way, do you have a membership card for the Pretty Girls Store?M: Yes.

104、 I often buy dresses for Ann in that store. I can get a 20 percent discount on everything there. W: Great. Could we go there first? I want to use your card. M: Why not? Its still 2:00. Ill still have enough time to choose some books. W: So you are going to the City Library, arent you?M: No, Im going

105、 to buy some books for Ann. She likes reading. Text 7W: Hi, Mr. Smith. I wonder if youre free on New Years Eve. Wed like you to come to our New Years party. M: Thank you. Id love to come. Where will it be?W: In our classroom at 6:00 pm. By the way, could you sing a song for us at the party?M: Im afr

106、aid Im not that good at singing, but Ill try. How about an English folk song?W: That would be wonderful. Our monitor has been wanting to ask you to sing. Well also invite several other teachers to the party. Each of them will perform something for us, and I think the headmaster will give a speech be

107、fore the party. M: Sounds great. I hope there will be some fun games at the party. W: Oh, of course, and well all share our New Year resolutions at the end of the party. M: Im sure itll be a great party. W: Yes, I hope well all have a wonderful time. Text 8W: Mr. Smith, may I talk with you for a mom

108、ent?M: Of course. Come in, please. W: Ive come to talk to you about my grade on my last paper. I want to know why I was given an “F”. M: Well, yours was so similar to that of another student in the class, and I think that youd not done it yourself. W: I did work closely with my roommate Jean, but le

109、t me explain why. A week before the paper was due, I was too sick to do my research. Jean agreed to help me. But it was really on my own. M: Well, youd been given a month to work on the paper. Wouldnt it be better to get ahead rather than to wait until the last minute? Each student was supposed to p

110、repare it individually. Im afraid my decision remains the same. However, if youre willing to make an oral presentation about the governments role in running the economy, Ill give you extra credit. W: Thank you. Ill do that. But when?M: My assistant Ms. White will inform you as soon as it is decided.

111、 W: OK. Goodbye!Text 9M: Good morning. This is Spa Heaven. How can I help you?W: Well, basically, I think Im too tired and looking for some way to relax. M: OK, sure. Did you know that we recently have a special offer which allows non-members to use our facilities without having to pay the membershi

112、p fee?W: Oh, thats great. M: Yeah, but the offer is just until the end of this month. Anyway, let me tell you a little about the facilities at Spa Heaven. First, we have a fitness center where you can have a weight training so that you can lose some weight. W: And that sounds good, but Im not really

113、 interested in getting fit. I just want to get rid of my tiredness. Mm, well, Id like to go swimming and I find that helps me relax. M: We have two 25-meter pools here. W: Can you tell me how much that costs?M: Well, for non-members, it costs just $ 10 for each time. W: OK. I think I need to do some

114、thing more relaxing, you know, like yoga. Do you have anything like that?M: Well, yes. And during the special offer period, non-members can take part for just $ 35 per class. W: OK. Thanks very much for your help. Ill come down this afternoon and arrange a yoga class. M: Sure, Im looking forward to

115、seeing you then. Text 10W: A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling left out at break because her best friend wasnt around. Heres our advice to her, and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes. Its hard when a best friend isnt around, maybe because she moved to a different school or a different c

116、lass. You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime. You want to have new friends. But how do you make them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has their friends. But remember, theres always room for more friends. Start by looking around your classroom thinking about which kids youd like to play

117、 with at break. Look for chances to say hi to them, smile and be friendly. Offer to share something with or express your appreciation to them, invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” at lunchtime. If you have trouble doing this or if youre feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually pretty good at matching up friends. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share, say nice things, offer to help, and pretty soon youll have one, or two, or even more new friends.