2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 单元素养测评 Unit 6 At one with nature（含解析）外研版必修第一册.doc

1、单元素养测评(六)Unit 6(时间: 120分钟满分: 150分)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。Text 1M: Before feeding the dog, Im going to clear up its house. W: Its about time. Look at the mess! It smells terrible. 1. What is t

2、he man going to do first? A. Feed the dog. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the dog house. 答案: CText 2M: Make one copy of this document for me and twenty for other managers. W: OK, Mr Collins. As soon as I send the e-mail to the important client, I will go to deal with this. 2. What is the woman related to

3、 Mr Collins? A. His secretary. B. His client. C. His manager. 答案: AText 3M: The food in this restaurant is pretty good. And they also give the best service. W: Thats right. Have you been here before? M: No, but my friend Bob often comes here. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A publi

4、c service. B. A restaurant. C. The mans friend. 答案: BText 4W: If your back is painful, maybe you shouldnt get out of bed, dear. Dont go to the kitchen. Ill bring breakfast here. M: No, no. My back feels worse lying down. Help me get dressed, please. Then Ill walk outside a little. 4. Where does the

5、conversation take place? A. In the kitchen. B. In the bedroom. C. Outside the house. 答案: BText 5W: How did you like the movie, John? Tom said it was boring. But I know you were excited to see it. M: I cant decide. Some parts were all right, and others not so good. 5. What does the man think of the m

6、ovie? A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 答案: C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、7题。Text 6M: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grad

7、e for the course. W: Im sorry! Ive been having a really hard semester. M: You need to try a little harder, okay? W: I know, I will. Theres just been a lot going on lately. Im moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital. M: Im sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper youve turned i

8、n late. W: I promise Ill get the next one in on time. Just please dont fail me. M: Ill give you one more chance, but just one. Dont let me down. 6. How does the woman most likely feel? A. Sorry. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed. 答案: A7. What has happened to the woman recently? A. She failed in the exams

9、several times. B. She moved out of her brothers house. C. She turned in papers late. 答案: C听第7段材料, 回答第810题。Text 7W: Hey, Frank, I have just got a working holiday visa for the UK, and I wonder what I can do there. M: The working holiday visa lasts six months, and you can work for three months. If your

10、 English is good, you shouldnt have a problem getting work in a bar. But if you dont like the noisy, smoky and no tipping bar, you can work in a restaurant. Thats another way to use your English, meet some different people and more importantly, you can get some tips. W: OK, I prefer to work in a res

11、taurant. My visa is for 6 months, so Ill study for the first 3 months and work for the second 3 months. M: But remember, its a holiday. Its not for studying. You travel from place to place and you pick up jobs on the way. You can work for a maximum of three months, but no more. W: Oh, thats interest

12、ing. Thanks a lot. M: If you have more questions, Ill be there. 8. What does the man think of the bar environment? A. Quiet. B. Smoky. C. Good. 答案: B9. Whats the advantage of working in a restaurant over a bar? A. Improving English. B. Meeting different people. C. Earning some tips. 答案: C10. How lon

13、g can the woman work in the UK? A. 3 months. B. 6 months. C. 9 months. 答案: A听第8段材料, 回答第1113题。Text 8M: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you? W:I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly

14、 dont think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight? M: He just said the usual stuff, like “eat less and exercise more”. I guess I could cut out soda. . . W: Maybe you should cut out the sweets. M: I eat sweets when Im stressed out, so thats going to be hard. I guess I should g

15、o to the gym tomorrow. Im a member, but I never go. W: I thought we were going to that new restaurant tomorrow after work. Weve been talking about it for weeks. M: Well, its probably not healthy for me to be going out to eat, you know? The gym seems like a smarter choice. Come to think of it. Maybe

16、Ill go to the grocery store tonight and stock up on healthy options, too. 11. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Give up soda. B. Stop eating the sweets. C. Exercise more. 答案: B12. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Go to the gym. B. Go out for dinner. C. Go to the grocery store. 答案: A13. Wha

17、t is the conversation mainly about? A. Losing weight. B. Healthy meals. C. A new restaurant. 答案: A听第9段材料, 回答第1417题。Text 9M: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape. I generally get up every morning at 5: 30 am, and exercise indoors. W: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesnt cou

18、nt. M: Yes, I usually lift weights. This helps me build muscle strength. Besides, I am fond of boxing because it helps me burn off stress and reduce anxiety. W: Oh yeah, those lies. Ill never buy this story. Actually, a study suggests using a fitness tracker can record and encourage you to take 10,

19、000 steps a day. Your immediate action matters. Not your words! M: 10, 000 steps? That is too much. Will a quarter as much as that help? W: Of course. Clay Marsh from Ohio State University says “Any amount of activity will do. As long as you stick to it, you will benefit. ”M: OK. I will start walkin

20、g tomorrow. 14. What is the womans attitude toward the mans description? A. Understanding. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. 答案: B15. Why does the woman speak of a study? A. To persuade the man. B. To support her findings. C. To reduce the mans anxiety. 答案: A16. What does Clay Marsh probably do? A. He is a

21、n athlete. B. He is a coach. C. He is a teacher. 答案: C17. What exercise will the man take tomorrow? A. Boxing. B. Walking. C. Weightlifting. 答案: B听第10段材料, 回答第1820题。Text 10W: It was 2: 05 in the afternoon. When I entered the classroom, I was surprised to see a video camera. Our class teacher was oper

22、ating the camera, and my classmates were all talking among themselves slowly. Most of us had never been in front of a video camera before, so we were quite nervous. As for myself, I had once faced one at home. My uncle was shooting when we were celebrating my sisters birthday. But this was completel

23、y different. We had to talk about our articles as if we were reading news on TV. The funny thing was that every time I tried to face the camera and talk about my article, I forgot the article and couldnt resist looking down at it. It was a completely different experience for me, thanks to our class

24、teacher. 18. What were the students going to do? A. Read news on TV. B. Celebrate the writers sisters birthday. C. Read their articles in front of a video camera. 答案: C19. Why was the writer so nervous? A. She had never stood before a video camera. B. She had never read her own article before a vide

25、o camera. C. This camera was different from the one she had once faced. 答案: B20. What was the writers feeling to her class teacher? A. Nervous. B. Afraid. C. Thankful. 答案: C第二部分阅读(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。ALake Tahoe offers some amazing lodging (住宿)

26、options that will fit what youre looking for. Harrahs Lake Tahoe Resort & CasinoIt offers convenient (方便的) location, comfortable rooms, and a lot of health clubs to make for an enjoyable vacation. The resort is just a few minutes walk from Tahoes main ski gondola, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a

27、 short walk. All of the resorts rooms offer two bathrooms, desks, WiFi availability, coffeemakers, and TVs. Marriotts Timber LodgeLocated in South Lake Tahoe, CA, it is just miles from Heavenly Village where guests can enjoy shopping and local area restaurants. The Heavenly Gondola is right outside

28、waiting to take guests for a day of skiing. The lodge features an activity center, restaurant, sauna, whirlpools, fitness center and heated outdoor pool. Guests rooms are villas (别墅) that include a kitchen, high speed internet, coffeemaker, sofa and hairdryers in all bathrooms. Lake Tahoe Vacation R

29、esort Ski Run BoulevardIt is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of South Lake Tahoe, California. The hotel is only minutes from a variety of dining options, and local attractions such as Tahoe Axe Throwing, Wyland Galleries, Van Sickle State Park, and Heavenly Gondola. The shores of Lake Tahoe a

30、re just steps away. Hotel facilities (设施) include a sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Resort at Squaw CreekIn 1960 the Winter Olympics was held at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley CA. Since this time, Squaw Creek has become a family-friendly resort town. The resort at Squaw Creek i

31、s a AAA Four Diamond resort with activities for every age. Young children ages 412 can take part in rock climbing, board games, snowball fights, or swimming. 【语篇概述】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了太浩湖四个住宿的地方, 包括地点、周边交通等。21. What can you do only at Harrahs Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino? A. Have an enjoyable vacation. B. Go

32、 skiing conveniently. C. Have coffee without going out. D. Play Golf nearby. 【解析】选D。 细节理解题。由第二段中的“The resort is just a few minutes walk from Tahoes main ski gondola, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is a short walk. ”可知, 这个度假胜地到滑雪地gondola步行要几分钟, 步行到高尔夫球场Edgewood Tahoe很快。所以在Harrahs Lake Tahoe Resort &

33、Casino能做的是在附近打高尔夫。故选D项。22. Where can you swim indoors? A. Harrahs Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino. B. Marriotts Timber Lodge. C. Lake Tahoe Vacation ResortSki Run Boulevard. D. Resort at Squaw Creek. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。由第四段的“Hotel facilities include a sauna, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. ”可知,

34、 酒店设施包括桑拿、室内和室外泳池、健身房。所以在Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort Ski Run Boulevard, 你可以在室内游泳。故选C项。23. Why does the author use “family-friendly” to describe Resort at Squaw Creek? A. Because a Winter Olympics was once held at Squaw Creek. B. Because it is a famous AAA Four Diamond resort. C. Because travelers can

35、 play board games and go rock climbing here. D. Because there are various activities for people of all ages. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。family-friendly意为“适合家庭的”。由第五段的“The resort at Squaw Creek is a AAA Four Diamond resort with activities for every age. ”可知, 在Squaw Creek的度假胜地是四星级的, 有适合所有年龄段的多种多样的活动。故选D项。BMy name i

36、s Pablo. I think Im a lucky guy. I have a good family, and we live in a nice neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. People travel here from many countries for their vacations. We have beautiful beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping and sports. However, in my beautiful hometown, there are also ver

37、y poor neighborhoods. These areas are crowded and have a lot of crime (犯罪). Life is terrible for many of the children in these areas. Some dont really have a childhood because theyre homeless and live on the streets. They dont have education. They dont have enough food. Many use drugs or have diseas

38、es or mental problems. Last year, I came back to Puerto Vallarta from my university in Mexico City, I spent one year as a volunteer with an organization called Outreach International. They have several programs. I volunteered for one program to help street children. I worked in a home for street chi

39、ldren (all boys, at this one). At this home, the boys have a place to sleep and three meals daily. The home keeps the boys off the streets. It shows them another way of life. As a volunteer, I helped to prepare meals. I taught them gamessuch as basketball, football and art. I helped the kids with th

40、eir homework. These kids can be fun. They have a lot of energy, but theyre also really tough (坚韧的). Their long and difficult time on the streets make them strong and not always “sweet little children”. At this boys home, I met two other volunteersBrian from Canada and Greg from Australia. In many wa

41、ys, we were very similar. We were the same age, came from good homes and had a good education. They were both college students, like me. We became very good friends. Now, we email each other. It was the best and most difficult year of my life. I learned a lot that year. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己做志愿者的一年

42、的所见所感, 他从中学到了很多, 对于他来说这是最好的也是最艰难的一年, 他非常感恩这一年的志愿者经历。24. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _. A. street crime in poor neighborhoodsB. the authors childhood experienceC. the authors beautiful hometownD. the terrible life of the homeless children【解析】选D。段落大意题。根据第二段中“Life is terrible for many of the children i

43、n these areas. (对这些地区的许多孩子来说, 生活是很糟糕的)”及最后两句“They dont have enough food. Many use drugs or have diseases or mental problems. (他们没有足够的食物。许多人吸毒, 或有疾病或精神问题。)”可知本段主要介绍的是无家可归的孩子们的悲惨生活, 故选D。25. As a volunteer, the writer has to do too many things EXCEPT _. A. helping to prepare mealsB. helping them to mak

44、e moneyC. teaching the kids artD. teaching them to play games【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第四段的“As a volunteer, I helped. . . with their homework. ”可知, 作为志愿者, 作者做了许多事情, 帮助准备饭菜, 教孩子们艺术和玩游戏, 但没有提到帮助他们赚钱。故选B。26. We can learn that the writer _. A. loves travelling around MexicoB. enjoys his work as a volunteerC. is no

45、w working for a university in Mexico CityD. has made friends with the homeless children【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It was the best and most difficult year of my life. I learned a lot that year. ( 这是我一生中最好的一年, 也是最困难的一年。那一年我学到了很多)”由此判断出, 作者很喜欢他的这份当志愿者的工作。故选B。27. What is the best title for the passage? A. My

46、Special YearB. A Sweet HomeC. My FamilyD. Street Children【解析】选A。主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 作者那一年, 在家乡所做的志愿者工作, 是作者一生中最好的一年, 也是最困难的一年。那一年作者学到了很多。因此推断A项“我的特殊的一年”为最佳标题。故选A。CThe number of American young students using vaping(电子烟)fell sharply this year, according to a 2020 survey. The 2020 survey was carried out by t

47、he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) and the U. S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA). About 20, 000 American students took part in the survey from mid-January to mid-March. They were asked about the use of any vaping or tobacco products during the past month. Under 20 % of high school

48、students said they were recent users of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. Just 5 % of middle school students said they had recently used them. That marked a big decrease from a similar survey in 2019. The earlier survey found nearly 28% of high school students and 11% of middle school students

49、 had recently vaped. Health experts believe that the drop comes after last years sudden increase in vaping-related illnesses and death. An investigation showed that last year, more than 2, 600 cases of lung injuries, including 60 deaths, were connected with vaping. Most of those who got sick said th

50、ey had vaped mixtures containing THC. Earlier this year, the FDA banned some flavors(味道) from vaping devices mainly used by teens. And the federal law now bans(禁止) sales of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21. Matt Myers of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids said the

51、survey showed a “meaningful drop” in teen vaping. But he felt disappointed that the Trump government didnt follow through a promise to ban all flavored e-cigarettes. “As long as any flavored e-cigarettes are left on the market, kids will get their hands on them and we will not solve the crisis. ” My

52、ers said. 【语篇概述】这是一篇说明文。根据2020年的一项调查, 今年使用电子烟的美国年轻学生数量急剧下降。文章详细介绍了调查结果以及导致这一结果的原因, 政府为了禁止学生吸烟所采取的措施。28. Which of the following statements is true? A. Vaping rates among young students in the U. S went up last year. B. The vaping increase was not linked to popular e-cigarettes. C. Most patients surve

53、yed blamed their disease on mixtures containing THC. D. The Trump government said no to all flavored e-cigarettes. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Most of those who got sick said they had vaped mixtures containing THC. (大多数染病的人说他们吸入了含有四氢大麻酚的混合物。)”可知, 大部分患者都把他们患病的原因归咎于含有THC的混合物。blame. . . on. . . 意为: 把责任归到身上;

54、 归咎于。故选C项。29. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4? A. What causes the drop in vaping among teens. B. What effects vaping has on teens. C. Why vaping enjoys popularity among teens. D. How vaping becomes popular among teens. 【解析】选A。主旨大意题。第四段第一句“Health experts believe that the drop comes after l

55、ast years sudden increase in vaping-related illnesses and death. (健康专家认为, 在去年与吸电子烟有关的疾病和死亡突然增加之后, 这一数字出现了下降。)”是本段的中心句, 表明本段主要介绍了导致青少年使用电子烟的比例急剧下降的原因是什么。故选A项。30. Whats Matt Myerss attitude towards the Trump governments efforts to ban cigarettes? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Doubtful. 【解

56、析】选B。推理判断题。positive积极的; negative消极的; objective客观的; doubtful怀疑的。根据最后一段中“But he felt disappointed that the Trump government didnt follow through a promise to ban all flavored e-cigarettes. (但他对特朗普政府没有把禁止所有调味电子烟的承诺履行到底感到失望。)”可知特朗普政府并没有打算从根本上禁止所有调味电子烟, 由此推断对于特朗普政府的禁烟措施是不认可的。故选B项。31. In which section can

57、 the passage be found? A. Entertainment. B. Politics. C. Education. D. Health. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章中的“Health experts(健康专家)”、“vaping-related illnesses and death(与电子烟有关的疾病和死亡)”、“Most of those who got sick said they had vaped mixtures containing THC. (大多数染病的人说他们吸入了含有四氢大麻酚的混合物。)”可总结出, 全文是关于电子烟对青少年的身体健康的危害,

58、 与健康话题相关。故选D项。DStarbucks is promising to get rid of straws(吸管)by 2020 and its all for a very good reason. This move is an answer to our own partners about what we can do to reduce the need for straws. Not using a straw is the best thing we can do for the environment. In place of plastic straws, Star

59、bucks plans to offer recyclable lids(盖子)for all iced drinks and paper straws for coffee. The transition is already taking place in Starbucks hometown of Seattle, where a ban on plastic straws went into place on July 1. By carrying this out in all 28, 000 of their stores by 2020, the company says eve

60、ry year they are removing more than one billion straws from going into the ocean. Starbucks decision to gradually stop using single-use plastic straws is a shining example of the important role that companies can play in stopping the tide of ocean plastic. With eight million metric tons of plastic e

61、ntering the ocean every year, we cannot afford to let industry sit on the sidelines. Marine(海洋的)life has a 50% death rate when it swallows plasticyet researchers believe there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by the year 2050 if this rate of litter continues. That means there can be an im

62、mediate positive impact if we change plastic straws for environmentally friendly choices. The smart design on the cup for cold drinks comes from Starbucks in-house team of designers and has been in development for two years. However, the announcement comes as outcry(强烈的抗议)increases over the dangers

63、that plastic straws can cause to marine life. Other companies making the eco-friendly change also announced plans last month to test possible choices to plastic straws. 【语篇概述】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了星巴克放弃使用塑料吸管的计划。文中还谈及为了推进这一计划星巴克所做出的相应举措, 以及这一计划为环保带来的益处。32. Why does Starbucks decide to get rid of plastic st

64、raws? A. To reduce its cost. B. To meet the customers needs. C. To create a greener planet. D. To develop its business worldwide. 【解析】选C。 细节理解题。根据第一段“Not using a straw is the best thing we can do for the environment. ”“不使用吸管是我们为环境所做的最好的事情”可知, 星巴克决定不使用塑料吸管是为了环保, 为了创造一个更绿色的地球。故选C项。33. What does the un

65、derlined word “transition” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Condition. B. Change. C. Reply. D. Disagreement. 【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据第二段“In place of plastic straws, Starbucks plans to offer recyclable lids for all iced drinks and paper straws for coffee. The transition is already taking place in Starbucks hometow

66、n of Seattle”“为了取代塑料吸管, 星巴克计划为所有冷饮提供可回收盖子, 并为咖啡提供纸质吸管。这一_已经在星巴克的家乡西雅图进行。”可知, 为冷饮提供可回收盖子, 为咖啡提供纸吸管和原来相比是一种行为上的转变, 结合选项, A. Condition条件, 状态; B. Change改变; C. Reply回答; D. Disagreement分歧, 异议。故选B项。34. The tone of the author in referring to marine life can be described as_. A. HumorousB. PositiveC. Doubtfu

67、lD. Worried【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第三段“With eight million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year, we cannot afford to let industry sit on the sidelines. Marine life has a 50% death rate when it swallows plastic”“每年有800万公吨塑料流入海洋, 我们不能让工业界袖手旁观。当海洋生物吞下塑料时, 它的死亡率为50%”。由此判断出, 作者在提到海洋生物时, 是担心的语气。故选D项

68、。35. Whats the text mainly about? A. Starbucks is throwing away plastic straws for a worthy cause. B. Environmentally friendly materials will replace plastic straws. C. Scientists are making efforts to solve ocean plastic pollution. D. A sales promotion of a new brand by Starbucks is being done. 【解析

69、】选A。主旨大意题。根据文章内容以及第一段可知, 文章主要讲了星巴克正在为一个有价值的事业放弃塑料吸管之事。故选A项。第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文, 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。 How to lower costs and improve the living quality? There are numerous products posted on social media, and you might believe an electric toothbrush, Luna facial cleani

70、ng massager, a flight ticket to Phuket and so on will bring you a better life. But for many graduates or those who have worked for only one or two years, your income cannot keep pace with expense. 36 Heres how: Keep running or doing yogaIt seems to be a challenge to afford a fitness center costing o

71、ver 10, 000 yuan in annual fees or for a personal trainer. But you can buy a pair of sneakers or a yoga mat instead. Running in a park regularly or doing yoga at home using free online resources is definitely a type of quality life. 37Go to museums or librariesChasing young good-looking stars, watch

72、ing their films and buying expensive tickets for their concerts are popular with many young people. 38 You seem to fail to take into account a variety of exhibitions and resources updated frequently in major cities. Why not have a try? What you need to do is to choose themes that you are interested

73、in, make an online appointment in advance and then enjoy your weekend. 39For some young people, the easy and instant access and the discount codes of online shopping make it an addictive draw. Sometimes what you buy online is not what you really need and the demands are created by the producers. For

74、 example, many buy new clothing and they dont wear. 40 Money is not the only thing that can drive your quality of living, but your optimistic attitude towards life and self-disciplined way of life are. A. Stop over-spending online. B. Limit your shopping spending. C. So, how can we save some money a

75、nd improve quality of life? D. Making money and saving money are not the final goal of life. E. To live a quality life requires more self-discipline than money. F. However, this would do little to enrich your spiritual life and add to economic burdens. G. Exercise is more rewarding than holding a me

76、mbership card at an expensive fitness club. 【语篇概述】本文是一篇说明文, 介绍了如何降低成本, 提高生活质量的几点建议。36. 【解析】选C。根据本文中的“But for many graduates or those who have worked for only one or two years, your income cannot keep pace with expense. ”可知, 但对于许多毕业生或那些只工作了一两年的人来说, 你的收入赶不上支出, 下文又介绍了几点建议, 此处需要一个承上启下的过渡句, 故C项(那么, 我们怎样才

77、能节省一些钱和提高生活质量呢? )符合语境。37. 【解析】选G。根据本文中的“Running in a park regularly or doing yoga at home using free online resources is definitely a type of quality life. ”可知, 在公园跑步或在家做瑜伽, 使用免费的在线资源, 绝对是一种高质量的生活, 故G项(锻炼比在昂贵的健身俱乐部里持有会员卡更有价值)符合语境。38. 【解析】选F。根据本文中的“Chasing young good-looking stars, watching their fil

78、ms and buying expensive tickets for their concerts are popular with many young people. ”可知, 追求年轻漂亮的明星, 看他们的电影, 为他们的音乐会买昂贵的门票, 这些都很受年轻人的欢迎, 此处讲的是这些做法的不利影响, 故F项(然而, 这将无助于丰富你的精神生活, 而且还增加经济负担)符合语境。39. 【解析】选A。此处为本段标题, 根据本段内容, 特别是第一句“For some young people, the easy and instant access and the discount code

79、s of online shopping make it an addictive draw. ”可知, 本段主要讲的是过度地在线购物不利于我们节省开支, 故A项(停止在网上过度消费)符合语境。40. 【解析】选E。此处为本段主题句, 根据空后的内容可知, 本段讲的是高质量的生活与金钱和自律的关系, 故E项(要过上高质量的生活, 需要的是自律而不是金钱)符合语境。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, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I used to travel to make mysel

80、f relaxed. Two years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of41, so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday. When I was on holiday, a(n)42 suddenly came to me. I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini. Therefore, the idea of a two-week European 43 alone was born.

81、 Id driven alone across the US before, but traveling to other countries whose languages arent the same as mine 44 me. I was worried that I wouldnt be able to 45 with anyone. But I soon 46 that if I wanted to follow my dreams, I had to step out of my comfort area. If I let 47 take control of me, Id g

82、et nowhere. As I was in search of more places visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I 48 just as much as I liked Santorini. When I arrived in 49, it was like I was in a dream. What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was co

83、mpletely 50 from the pressure of my work. How 51 it was to see people riding their bikes to the 52 they would like to go to! Some people might say, “Its not a big 53; its just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day. ” But is was more than that to me. It was about having a 54 and when it was

84、time for it to come true, dont let it 55. 【语篇概述】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。本文作者讲述了自己克服沟通障碍, 独自去其他国家旅行, 实现了自己的梦想的经历。41. A. joyB. pressureC. lossD. pain【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 两年前, 我工作很忙, 压力很大, 所以我去拉斯维加斯度假。joy快乐; pressure压力; loss损失; pain痛苦。根据下文“from the pressure of my work”可知作者压力很大。故选B。42. A. ideaB. incidentC. strangerD

85、. invitation【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 当我在度假时, 我突然想到了一个主意。idea想法; incident事件; stranger陌生人; invitation邀请。根据下文“Therefore, the idea of a two-week European”可知应用idea, 可知这里意思是我突然想到一个主意。故选A。43. A. stayB. researchC. vacationD. study【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 因此, 独自去欧洲度假两周的想法就诞生了。stay停留; research研究; vacation假期; study学习。根据

86、“When I was on holiday”可知这里意思是因此, 一个为期两周的欧洲假期的想法诞生了。故选C。44. A. attractedB. frightenedC. surprisedD. interested【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 我曾经一个人开车横穿美国, 但是去其他语言和我不一样的国家旅行让我害怕。attracted吸引; frightened使害怕; surprised使惊讶; interested使感兴趣。根据下文“I was worried that I wouldnt be able to”可知作者去其他国家语言不通, 因此害怕。故选B。45. A. a

87、greeB. playC. communicateD. travel【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 我担心我不能和任何人交流。agree同意; play玩耍; communicate交流; travel旅行。上文提到作者要去一个语言不通的国家, 结合下文with anyone可知是指和人交流, communicate with“交流”。故选C。46. A. realizedB. respondedC. selectedD. suggested【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 但我很快意识到, 如果我想追随我的梦想, 我必须走出我的舒适区。realized意识到; responde

88、d回答; selected挑选; suggested建议。故选A。47. A. fearB. prideC. angerD. eagerness【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 如果我让恐惧控制我, 我将一事无成。fear恐惧; pride自豪; anger愤怒; eagerness渴望。根据上文中“I was worried”以及下文“Id get nowhere”可知作者意识到如果自己被恐惧控制, 将会一事无成。故选A。48. A. exploredB. visitedC. doubtedD. liked【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 当我在旅途中寻找更多要去的地方时, 我发

89、现了希腊的米科诺斯, 我喜欢那里就像我喜欢圣托里尼一样。explored探索; visited拜访; doubted怀疑; liked喜欢。结合下文“as much as I liked Santorini”可知作者喜欢希腊的米科诺斯, 就像喜欢圣托里尼一样。故选D。49. A. AsiaB. EuropeC. AmericaD. Africa【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 当我到达欧洲时, 就像在做梦一样。Asia亚洲; Europe欧洲; America美洲; Africa非洲。根据第二段中“the idea of a two-week European”可知作者去的是欧洲。故选B

90、。50. A. tiredB. lostC. differentD. free【解析】选D。考查固定短语搭配。句意: 当我坐在公共汽车上, 享受我看到的每一件新事物时, 我完全摆脱了工作的压力。be tired from因而厌倦; be lost from失去; be different from与不同; be free from使摆脱。结合上文“I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw”可知作者在享受自己的假期, 摆脱了工作上的压力。故选D。51. A. threateningB. generousC. impressiveD. nic

91、e【解析】选D。考查形容词词义辨析。句意: 看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方真是太好了! threatening胁迫的; generous慷慨的; impressive感人的; nice好的。结合上文“enjoyed every new thing I saw”可知作者享受着自己看到的一切, 可推知作者看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方, 感觉真是太好了! 故选D。52. A. castlesB. placesC. campusD. homeland【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方真是太好了! castles城堡; places地方; campus校

92、园; homeland祖国。结合下文“they would like to go to! ”可知是指人们要去的地方。故选B。53. A. dealB. realityC. orderD. ending【解析】选A。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 没什么大不了的。deal交易; reality现实; order订单; ending结束。结合下文“its just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day”可知, 其他人认为这没什么大不了, 此处为固定表达“Its not a big deal”表示“没什么大不了”。故选A。54. A. busines

93、sB. dreamC. challengeD. journey【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: 它是关于有一个梦想, 当它快到成为现实的时候, 不要放弃它。business生意; dream梦想; challenge挑战; journey旅程。根据上文中“I wanted to follow my dreams”可知作者追随了自己的梦想, 因此对作者来说旅行也是关于拥有一个梦想的问题。故选B。55. A. exploreB. decreaseC. goD. happen【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意: 它是关于有一个梦想, 当它快到成为现实的时候, 不要放弃它。explore探索;

94、 decrease减少; go离开; happen发生。结合文章内容可知, 作者追随了自己的梦想, 走出了自己的舒适区, 因此作者认为当梦想快要实现的时候, 不要放弃它。let it go“随它去, 放下”。故选C。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。Undoubtedly, Britain is a nation of hat wearers. From taking off hats56 launching mortar boards(学位帽) in the air, hats have long been

95、 associated with ceremonies and practices. Even the history of the country can 57(tell) through hats. 58(date) back to medieval England, the flat cap became a symbol of working class culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Edwardian era was 59 golden age of hats, when the decorations became even

96、 more delicate, ranging from flowers, birds to fruits. The pork pie hat, starting in the mid-19th century, was the 60(choose) for many well-dressed Victorian citizens. Decades later it 61(gradual) became a key feature of London street style. By the 1960s, though, hats faded out of peoples sight beca

97、use of the rise of private cars. It was the Royal Wedding 62(hold) in 2011 that contributed to the return of hat wearing. For example, Hat Works Museumthe only museum in Stockport featured in hats and hat making is 63(popular) than ever, with a distinct increase among its visitors. What marks Britai

98、n out on the world stage is the large number of hats64 can be called its own. The variety of hats in Britain 65(reflect) its multicultural background and rich cultural heritage. 56. to57. be told58. Dating59. a60. choice61. gradually62. held63. more popular64. that/which65. reflects第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分

99、)第一节(满分15分)假定你是高中生李华, 你的爱尔兰朋友Jack热爱中国传统文化, 最近打算来中国旅游, 写信向你咨询。 请你回信推荐他来杭州游玩, 内容包括: 1. 表示欢迎; 2. 推荐的理由(不少于两条); 3. 表达祝愿。注意: 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。Dear Jack, Knowing that you are scheduled to pay a visit to China and want my advice on your visiting, _Yours sincerely, Li Hua【参考范文】Dear Jack, Knowin

100、g that you are scheduled to pay a visit to China and want my advice on your visiting, Im ready to warmly welcome you. Now Id like to recommend Hangzhouone of the most attractive cities in China to you. To begin with, just as a saying goes, “Theres paradise in heaven, Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth”. S

101、o famous is Hangzhou as a scenic tourist city that nearly all of foreigners will come to admire its beautiful spots if possible. The West Lake is a must-go destination for you, which is known for its Broken Bridge and The Legend of White Snake. In addition, the huge waves of Qiantang River are uniqu

102、e, which will leave you an ever-lasting wonderful memory after watching them on the spot. I do hope that you will come to Hangzhou and have a better understanding of Chinese traditional culture. Yours sincerely, Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。There are many resources for people who are i

103、nterested in volunteer tourism, but the best way to find these chances is to discover an organization you particularly want to work with. A simple Internet search for “volunteer tourism” will bring you many websites that offer this kind of travel experience. It is therefore important to research an

104、organization before signing up to travel to a distant corner of the earth to become a volunteer. Many people rely on other organizations they know and trust them to do research for them. Many people sign up for volunteer tourism chances provided by their schools. Before you choose a volunteer touris

105、m trip, it is important to get a clear picture of how much money the trip will cost. It is also important to understand the kind of work that will be required of the volunteers, because not everyone is up to the challenge of spending many days doing heavy work. Any website can put up quotes from for

106、mer volunteers that may not be true. If an organization offering volunteer tourism has an office in your city, take a trip to the office and speak with the people working there as this will help to get a better understanding of the financial and physical commitments (承诺) that volunteers must make. I

107、t is also important to consider what kind of volunteer work you want to do. There are organizations that focus on volunteer chances for people who want to work on community building, others for people who want to volunteer in the field of education, and others still for people who have medical train

108、ing and are willing to share their skills. There are also a number of volunteer tourism chances for people who want to help those in need. Once you have found the type of volunteer work that you would like to do and created a list of volunteer tourism chances, it makes good sense to speak to former

109、volunteers. It is a good way to choose the volunteer chance fit for you. It is also a good way to prepare for the trip and make it a success. _【参考范文】If you are interested in volunteer tourism, the main thing is to find an organization you want to work with. Before choosing a volunteer tourism trip, you should learn in advance how much it will cost and what kind of work it requires volunteers to do. Besides, consider seriously what type of volunteer work you prefer. Once youve made your decision, youd better speak to former volunteers to prepare yourself for a successful trip.