2020-2021学年高中英语 Unit 1 A land of diversity单元质量检测（含解析）新人教版选修8.doc

1、单元质量检测一(Unit 1)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，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。1What does the man really mean?ABoth the football matches are good.BBoth the football matches are terrible.CThe present football match

2、 is not better than the one of last night.2Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a restaurant.BIn the mans home.CIn a bookstore.3What time is it according to the womans watch?A1：50. B1：45. C1：40.4Where does the conversation probably take place?AAt home.BIn a coffee shop.CIn a bed shop.

3、5How much does the woman need?A$5. B$8. C$10.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。6What did the woman do during the holiday?ATook a parttime job.BWent somewhere for a holiday.CSt

4、ayed at home.7What do you think the woman is?AA teacher. BA student. CA headmaster.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8How did the woman think of the dance?AWonderful. BVery bad. CJust soso.9Which of the following is TRUE?AThere were not many people at the dance.BThe woman didnt stay very long.CThe man didnt go to the

5、dance at all.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10What are the two speakers going to do?ATo have dinner.BTo see a film.CTo go dancing.11Why are the two speakers not going there on foot?ABecause they are both too tired and hungry.BBecause the woman is too tired and hungry.CBecause it is too far away.12How do you think

6、 the two speakers will go there?ABy bike. BBy taxi. CBy train.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13Why is the girl so thirsty and tired?AShe just had a PE lesson.BShe just played football.CShe has been doing exercise for three hours.14How many times did the girl run the track?AFour. BFive. CSix.15What is the weather

7、like?AIt is windy. BIt is cloudy. CIt is very hot.16What does the girl buy for the classmate?AA cup of hot water.BA cup of ice water.CA bottle of orange juice.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What happened to John?AHe lost his cat.BMice in his house brought him a lot of trouble.CHe bought a very beautiful cat.18

8、When did the mice make the trouble?AAt night.BIn the daytime.CAll day and all night.19How was the cat that he bought?AIt was good at catching mice.BIt never caught mice.CIt was more active than the mice.20Why did John bring the cat back to the man?AHe wanted to buy a new cat like this one.BHe would

9、thank the man for his help.CHe wanted to argue with the man about the cat.答案15 BABAB610 CBABA1115 BBABC1620 CBABC附：听力录音材料Text 1W：How did you like the football match we watched last night?M：It was no better than the one we are watching now.Text 2W：Do you eat here often?M：Yes. The service here is alwa

10、ys good, and the foods usually good, too.Text 3M：What time is it by your watch?W：Its a quarter to two. But my watch is five minutes fast.Text 4W：More coffee! Please, darling.M：Well, where is Joan?W：She is upstairs, in her bedroom.Text 5W：Ive run out of money.M：How much money do you need?W：Ten dollar

11、s. No, eight will be enough.Text 6M：Where did you go during the vacation?W：I didnt go anywhere. I just stayed at home.M：Did you take a parttime job?W：No, I took two courses at a summer school.M：For what?W：I wanted to get ahead a little.Text 7W：Were you at the dance last night?M：Yes, I was. I didnt s

12、ee you there.W：I was there, but there were a lot of people, and I didnt stay very long.M：It was a nice dance, wasnt it?W：Yes, I enjoyed it very much.Text 8W：Im hungry. Lets go and get something to eat.M：I know of a wonderful restaurant at the end of this street. Lets have supper there.W：But how far

13、is it from here?M：Not very far. We can walk there in twenty minutes.W：But Im too tired and hungry. And I cant walk that long.M：Look, here comes a taxi. Taxi!W：Oh, its already taken!M：Lets wait here for a while. Im sure there will be another taxi soon.W：OK. Lets share this newspaper while we are wait

14、ing.Text 9W：Im very tired and thirsty. I am eager to get some water to drink.M：Tired and thirsty, why?W：Yeah. You know we just had a PE lesson. Our teacher had us run the track five times. It is such a hot day. The sun is shining so brightly in the sky. Soon I was out of breath.M：How about some hot

15、water?W：No, thanks. Give me some ice water, please.M：Here you are. Anything else?W：Ill get a bottle of orange juice for my classmate.M：All right. Here you are.W：Thank you.Text 10John was troubled by mice. They ran about all over his house at night. In the daytime, they just stayed under the floor.Jo

16、hn thought, “What I need is a cat, a good cat that can catch mice.” He knew of a man who had cats for sale. So he went to see him. “Do you have a cat that is good for mice？” he asked the man. “Well, yes. I do happen to have a cat that is good for mice，” replied the man. “Ill take it，” said John.He p

17、aid for the cat and took it home. A week later, he went back again with the cat under his arm. They had a quarrel because they both took the meaning of “good for” differently.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。AIf you intend to pay a visit to America, here

18、are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.www.101 usaholidays.co.ukThis is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA. Its a diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a c

19、ycling and winetasting trip in Californias Napa Valley. Narrow down what youre looking forwhether by price, region, theme and who will be travelingand then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. Its a really clever design.http：/byways.orgThe National Scenic Byways Program covers 15

20、0 memorable roads. Some are natural scenic routes, such as Route 1 along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 66) or manmade attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, youre provided with a map telling the routes length and how long is allowed.www. This is the best website

21、for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites. There are photos of each hotel. Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and showing ones taken by inspectors. From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York，you can narrow down what you are looking for by l

22、ocations, facilities and styles，or just pick out a selection of the best.http：/SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to the longestablished, giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at seaworldparks. com.本文为想去美国

23、旅行的游客介绍了一些可以了解相关旅游信息的网站。21The text is probably from _.Aa science reportBa news articleCa book reviewDa travel brochure答案：D解析：文章出处题。本文主要是列举了一些与旅游信息相关的网站，由此可推断出，本文很有可能摘自一本旅行手册上。故选D。22Travel ideas for wine lovers are available at _.Ahttp：/byways.orgBwww.101 usaholidays.co.ukCDhttp：/答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第一个网站

24、www.101 usaholidays. co.uk下面的“This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA.”和“a cycling and winetasting trip in Californias Napa Valley”可知，在这个网站上可以看到一些饮酒爱好者旅行时可去什么地方饮酒的信息。故选B。23What can be inferred from the text?AYou can see some manmade attractions driving along Route 66.B

25、The National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads.CPhotos on can be trusted by tourists.Dhttp：/ is a newly established website.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据第三个网站下面的“Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and showing ones taken by inspectors.”可知，这个网站提供的旅行宾馆

26、的照片并不是那些宾馆为宣传自己、美化自己而拍摄的，而是其他一些视察员自己拍摄的，因此这些照片很真实。由此可推断出，游客可以信任这个网站上的照片。故选C。B“Now stretch over your right leg！” my dance teacher yells over the music. “If it doesnt hurt, youre not trying hard enough. Hold that stretch for 30 seconds！” My dance teacher works hard to form us into the dancers we desir

27、e to be. In order to do this, we stretch hard a lot!Dancing is a real passion of many people, including me. I work hard to make myself better, and prove that I am good enough. Performing a dance routine is more than just a performance. Dancers tell stories when they dance. It is a way for us to expr

28、ess our personal feelings. Just letting go and letting your body move with the music can create your emotions. Dance tells us things that our mind secretly hides.“Get up and do it again! You need to keep your spirits up！” Even though I am completely worn out after my dances, I love to hear those wor

29、ds. They give me a sense of relief knowing that I can again express my feelings out on the floor.“Practice makes perfect! Come on. We have a competition this weekend, and we need to work harder！” Competitions are the best possible example of fun. For a dancer, life cannot get better than competition

30、s. The thrill of losing yourself onstage is a rush of energy rushing through your body! The feeling is unexplainable. As you sit there putting on your makeup, fixing your hair, and putting on your costume, the rush just gradually grows until it is ready to be released onstage.Finally the time comes

31、to tell your story. Standing backstage waiting for your name to be called is one of the scariest moments. You are ready to show the world what you are capable of and what you have been perfecting for a while. Once your number is called, you walk out onstage. The applause at the end tells each dancer

32、 that their story has been received, and that the dance has been brought to life.本文作者通过自己学习舞蹈的经历来讲述她对舞蹈和舞者的理解。24What does the authors dance teacher require her to do during the dance class?ABuild up her confidence.BKeep encouraged and cheerful.CTrain her body to the fullest.CUnderstand the music.答案：

33、C解析：推理判断题。根据“If it doesnt hurt, youre not trying hard enough.”可知老师想让学生们做到最好，故选C项。25How does the author understand dancing according to the text?AIt is a good way to release stress.BIt takes talent, confidence and patience to dance well.CIt is no more than a performance with our bodies.DIt is a way t

34、o show our personal emotions.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is a way for us to express our personal feelings. Just letting go and letting your body move with the music can create your emotions.”可知，答案为D项。26As far as the author is concerned，a dance competition means _.Aan improvement in her lifeBan opportuni

35、ty to have funCa reflection of her perfect thoughtsDa way to experience the scariest moment答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Competitions are the best possible example of fun.”可知，选B项。27What would be the best title for the text?ABringing Dance to LifeBTraining for CompetitionsCDancers Special FeelingsDEncourage

36、ment from My Teacher答案：A解析：标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了跳舞这件事，最后一段最后一句点题，故选A项。CAs soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his postures, gestures and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing y

37、ou. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become，and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make that impression a good one.First of all, re

38、lax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoi

39、d slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.Posture is important. You should be sitting w

40、ell back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle(角度) expresses discomfort and distrust. Two of the most common defensive(防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.Another important issue is eye contact. Looki

41、ng someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, dont overdo it, as too much eye contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling

42、will make you seem bored or rude.本文介绍了如何在面试中使用适当的肢体语言。28The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers _.Awhat a good first impression isBhow to make a good first impressionChow long it takes to make a first impressionDthe importance of making a good first impression答案：D解析：段落大意题。根据第一段第二句“This

43、 is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you.”可知答案。29Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?ACross your arms or legs.BOpen your coat or jacket when sitting down.CGo into the room more slowly than us

44、ual.DAvoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Opening your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.”可知答案。30If you lean forward too much, it means _.Ayou are very boredByou are too nervousCyou dont have confidenceDyou dont trust others答案：D解析：细节

45、理解题。根据第三段第三、四句“Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angle(角度) expresses discomfort and distrust.”可知答案。31What is the best title for the text?AHow to Use Body Language to Win an InterviewBHow to Answer Questions in an InterviewCHow to Understand Body L

46、anguageDHow to Deal with an Interviewer答案：A解析：标题归纳题。本文在第一段引入话题，然后介绍了如何在面试中使用适当的肢体语言。故选A项。DEyes may be the “windows to the soul”， but depending on whos reading them, they might tell very different stories. A new study in the UK found that women are more likely to notice something than men when determ

47、ining another persons feelings based only on their eyes and eyebrows.In the study, the researchers surveyed a total of 2,000 men and women in the UK. They were shown pairs of eyes and eyebrows and asked to choose the correct term that describes which emotion that person is expressing. In general, wo

48、men were found to be slightly better at reading other people. Two thirds of women in the survey correctly recognized five or more emotions. Only 56 percent of men were able to do this.The researchers also found that women were more confident in their ability to read emotions. Half of them reported t

49、hat they were either “slightly better” or “much better” at doing so than their friends and family, while only 44 percent of men said the same. The survey also showed that men and women differ in their abilities to notice particular emotions.Women were more likely to recognize “vulnerable emotions”，

50、including someone being shocked or scared. More than three quarters of them were able to do so, but only 60 percent of men could tell that someone was scared. When it comes to recognizing a “guilty” look, women beat men by five percent.In the survey，men were found to be better at recognizing emotion

51、s related to desire and anger. Roughly 58 percent of men could correctly discover someone was interested in something from what they saw, and 41.9 percent could recognize desire.The researchers say the ability improves with ageuntil you reach 65. The best scores were seen in people aged 5564 and 455

52、4. People aged 65 and over were best at determining when a person is “guilty”. On average, people scored 4.9/10 on the test. The researchers say this suggests that most people cant recognize other peoples moods as much as they think they might.文章主要讨论了人们通过眼睛和眉毛对别人情绪和感受的判断。虽然男女在不同的方面判断各有擅长，但是大多数人无法真正判

53、断他人的情绪。32What did the researchers find in the study?AMen were better at noticing guilty looks.BMen did better than women in recognizing anger and desire.CWomen could recognize peoples emotions from their eyes and words.DWomen were confident in their ability to show different emotions.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据

54、第五段第一句“In the survey, men were found to be better at recognizing emotions related to desire and anger.”可知，男性更善于识别与欲望和愤怒有关的情绪，故选B。33The underlined word “vulnerable” in the fourth paragraph probably means “_”Aeasily hurt or affectedBnot well behavedCprepared to fightDhard to get along with答案：A解析：词义猜测题

55、。根据画线词后的“including someone being shocked or scared”可以推断出vulnerable意为“容易受伤的，被影响的”，故选A。34Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?AMost people cant truly realize what a person is feeling.BMen and women have the same ability to recognize particular emotions.CThe older a person is

56、, the better he or she can read other peoples emotions.DPeople aged 65 can best notice whether a person is interested in something.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“The researchers say this suggests that most people cant recognize other peoples moods as much as they think they might.”可知，大多数人无法像他们想象的那样能识别他人的情绪

57、。故选A。35What may be the best title for the text?AEyes Are the Windows to the SoulBThe Ability to Read Emotions Matters a LotCHow Can You Manage Your Emotions?DHow Well Can You Read Emotions?答案：D解析：标题归纳题。文章主要讨论了人们通过眼睛和眉毛对别人情绪和感受的判断。虽然男女在不同方面的判断各有擅长，但是大多数人无法真正判断他人的情绪。故选D。第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容

58、，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。How to Get Good Marks in an ExamEven many good students struggle when it comes to taking tests. _36_ At other times the student doesnt have good testtaking skills or doesnt understand some basic examtaking strategies. However, with proper preparation and by applyin

59、g some techniques, you can get good test marks.Prepare for the test. Dont just read all the chapters or materials covered in the term or the unit. _37_ Prepare over time and avoid staying up all night studying before exams to review everything youve learned. Take notes carefully when your teacher te

60、lls what will be included in the exam.Fight test anxiety by practicing relaxed breathing and avoid getting panicked if you see others finishing the test before you. Additionally, before the test imagine yourself doing well and try to keep calm while taking an exam. _38_Follow a general testtaking st

61、rategy during the examination. _39_ Ask questions if you are at all unclear as to how to proceed. Look over the entire test to get an idea of how much time youll need for each section. Answer the easiest questions first and knock them out._40_ This is key, because many times people will get caught i

62、n a section that is troubling them and makes them lose track of time. If you get stuck, move on to an easier question and go back to the difficult one later so that you have enough time to cover more questions.AKeep an eye on the time.BPredict possible trouble in advance.CMaintain a positive and rel

63、axed mind.DSometimes its a matter of test anxiety.EKnow specifically what you should focus on.FKeep good study habits and work hard throughout the term.GFor instance, make sure you carefully listen to or read all the directions.本文是说明文，介绍了怎样才能在考试中取得好成绩。36D解析：本选项和下句共同来解释说明上句中提到的好学生考试都会感到吃力的原因，选项中的“Som

64、etimes”与下句中的“At other times”相对应，故选D。37E解析：本选项从肯定的角度对上一句做出同义说明，即考前不要什么都看，应该清楚地知道重点在哪里，故选E。38C解析：本选项承接上一句说明考试的时候要保持积极轻松的心态，并与本段首句相照应，故选C。39G解析：本选项通过举例的方式和下文一起来说明考试中可以采用的一些应试策略，故选G。40A解析：根据下文中的信息“lose track of time”和“have enough time”可知，本段主要讲在考试期间要注意时间的分配，故选A。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

65、下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The Write FeelingGrowing up in a military family, I moved a lot. I mostly went to _41_ with other kids whose parents were also in the military. But when my dad _42_ from the Marines after twenty years of service, I found myself _43_ a civilian school with tw

66、elveyearolds who shared no similar life experience with me.I was a stranger in a strange land. Everyone in my class had grown up together, and they had no room to _44_ for a newcomer. I wore different clothes, had different thoughts, and spoke with an accent. I struggled for the first few weeks of s

67、chool. I had no friends, no activities, and no _45_ of a bright future. To deal with it all, I began _46_ in my diary every daystories of adventure, of old friends, of feelings that I could not speak. I wrote as if my life depended on it, as if the very next breath I took could not happen _47_ I wro

68、te down words.One day, my teacher, Mrs Bush, came to me and asked why I always sat there writing instead of playing with others. I told her I enjoyed writing and _48_ writing to playing. She smiled at me and walked away. About three weeks later, Mrs Bush gave us a writing assignment. I was _49_ that

69、 I could now participate in something I knew I excelled in.That night I worked and worked on the essay. I wrote with great _50_. It was my one chance to feel important and accepted by the class.A few days after we handed in our assignments, Mrs Bush called me up to the _51_ of the classroom. I stood

70、 before thirty pairs of eyes looking at me, and I got worried. Was I in trouble? Did I do something wrong?Then Mrs Bush told the class how much she _52_ all the work that went into the essay and everyone had done a great job. But, she said, one student stood _53_ as an excellent writer, one with ima

71、gination, creativity, and word mastery. That student was me!The class clapped politely and Mrs Bush handed me my paper, with the following _54_ on it：“Malinda, you are an excellent writer. You fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. Please keep on writing and share your gift of writing wi

72、th the world. I am proud of you and glad you are in my class.”Mrs Bush helped me feel a sense of _55_， a place of purpose, and a way to survive a transition in life. She helped me gain confidence in myself that stayed with me beyond sixth grade.本文作者在上学时处于陌生的学习和生活环境，在Mrs Bush的帮助下，找到了归属感和自信。41A.church

73、BschoolCwarDwork答案：B解析：词语辨析题。由下文作者在陌生的环境中上学可知，此处是说：我主要是和其他父母也在军队中工作的孩子们一起上学。42A.separatedBwithdrewCquitDretired答案：D解析：词语辨析题。当父亲从军队退休的时候，我发现自己在一所平民百姓孩子构成的学校里学习。separate使分开；withdraw撤退；quit退出；retire退休。根据语境可知，答案选D。43A.visitingBattendingCrunningDleaving答案：B解析：习语搭配题。attend school上学。44A.buildBpreserveCtake

74、Dspare答案：D解析：词语辨析题。班里的每一个人都是在一起长大的，对于一个新来者，他们匀不出多余的空间。spare匀出；空出。根据语境可知，答案选D。45A.memoryBcontrolCpromiseDneed答案：C解析：词语辨析题。我没有朋友，没有活动，没有光明的未来的希望。memory记忆；control控制；promise希望；need需要。根据语境可知，答案选C。46A.readingBdrawingCwritingDcopying答案：C解析：词语辨析题。我开始写日记，记录我探险的故事，我的老朋友等。根据语境可知，答案选C。47A.unlessBonceCwhileDafte

75、r答案：A解析：逻辑判断题。除非我把话写下来，否则我就不能呼吸。unless除非；once一旦；while当的时候；after之后。根据语境可知，答案选A。48A.comparedBappliedCturnedDpreferred答案：D解析：词语辨析题。我告诉她我喜欢写作，与玩耍相比，我更喜欢写点东西。compare比较；apply应用；turn转身；prefer较喜欢。根据语境可知，答案选D。49A.astonishedBsatisfiedCexcitedDembarrassed答案：C解析：词语辨析题。我很激动，因为我可以在我擅长的方面做些事情了。astonished惊讶的；satisf

76、ied满意的；excited兴奋的；embarrassed尴尬的。根据语境可知，答案选C。50A.anxietyBcuriosityCwonderDpassion答案：D解析：词语辨析题。我开始充满热情地写作。anxiety焦虑；curiosity好奇心；wonder奇迹；passion热情。根据语境可知，答案选D。51A.frontBcornerCdoorDoutside答案：A解析：词语辨析题。几天之后我们交上了作业。老师把我叫到教室前面。根据语境可知，答案选A。52A.appreciatedBexpectedCrecognizedDenjoyed答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据后句and

77、everyone had done a great job可知Mrs Bush在表扬大家。句意：我很欣赏大家在文章中付出的努力。根据语境可知，答案选A。53A.outBupCbyDoff答案：A解析：词语辨析题。作为一个出色的作家，有一位同学很杰出。stand out杰出，显眼。根据语境可知，答案选A。54A.descriptionsBremarksCsuggestionsDaccounts答案：B解析：词语辨析题。Mrs Bush把我的作业递给我，上面有她的批注。remark评论，批注。根据语境可知，答案选B。55A.responsibilityBbelongingCdevotionDrel

78、ief答案：B解析：词语辨析题。Mrs Bush帮我找到了归属感。sense of belonging归属感。responsibility责任；devotion忠诚，热爱；relief宽慰。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。Over 40 countries around the world celebrate Mothers Day. It is a time _56_ children show their love and respect to their mothers and thank their mot

79、hers for giving birth to them and providing them with the _57_ (good) care possible.In New Zealand, Mothers Day _58_ (celebrate) on the second Sunday in May. And as _59_ idea of celebrating Mothers Day in New Zealand comes from the USA, the way of celebrating Mothers Day in New Zealand is much the s

80、ame as _60_ in the USA.On Mothers Day, people in New Zealand thank their mothers for their _61_ (devote) to their kids. The festival of Mothers Day has become a big day in New Zealand. People celebrate the day by going out for a picnic or eating together. Markets are _62_ (crowd) with people coming

81、to buy presents for their mothers. Many people would like to buy flowers and cards for their mothers.People also thank their mothers by serving them with breakfast and _63_ (make) special cakes for them. Some people also like to make their mothers have a days rest from the _64_ (end) housework, and

82、treat _65_ (they) to a big dinner.本文介绍了新西兰人是如何庆祝母亲节的。56when解析：“when children show their love and respect to.”是定语从句，修饰先行词time。57best解析：the best care possible意思是“尽可能最好的照顾”，故用good的最高级形式。58is_celebrated解析：主语Mothers Day是谓语动词的承受者，故用被动语态；这里说的是一般性情况，故用一般现在时。59the解析：idea后面有of celebrating Mothers Day in New Z

83、ealand修饰，表示特指。60that解析：英语中为避免重复，常用that指代前面出现过的名词。该句中，that指代前面提到的“the way of celebrating Mothers Day”。61devotion解析：空格中所填单词在句中作介词for的宾语，需用devote的名词形式。62crowded解析：be crowded with是习惯搭配，意思是“挤满了”。63making解析：“making special cakes for them”与前面的“serving them with breakfast”并列，都是动名词短语作介词by的宾语。64endless解析：空格中所

84、填单词在句中修饰housework，故用end的形容词形式endless，意为“无穷无尽的”。65them解析：这里指的是前面提到的their mothers，且在句中作treat的宾语，故用they的宾格形式。第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)假如你叫李华，应美国笔友John的请求，给他发邮件简要介绍北京。信中至少包括以下要点：1概况：北京，中国首都，位于我国北部，是一个古老而美丽的城市，古建筑和现代风格的建筑和谐相映。它是中国政治、经济、文化的中心。2著名景点：长城、故宫、天安门等。3文化：京剧，被称为中国国粹。4特色美食：北京烤鸭。注意：1.词数80左右；

85、2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：中国国粹 quintessence of China和谐相映 blend harmoniouslyDear_John，I_am_glad_to_tell_you_something_about_Beijing.Beijing,_the_capital_of_China,_is_an_ancient_and_beautiful_city,_which_lies_in_the_north_part_of_the_country._Various_buildings_of_both_ancient_and_modern_styles_are_blended

86、_harmoniously._It_is_the_center_of_politics,_economy_as_well_as_culture_in_China.Beijing_has_many_places_of_interest,_among_which_are_the_Great_Wall,_one_of_the_eight_wonders_of_the_world,_the_Palace_Museum_and_Tiananmen_Square_which_is_one_of_the_largest_city_squares_in_the_world.Regarding_culture,

87、_Beijing_Opera_is_regarded_as_the_quintessence_of_China._You_shouldnt_miss_it_if_you_come_here.When_staying_in_Beijing,_one_of_the_most_unforgettable_experiences_is_to_taste_the_famous_Beijing_Roast_Duck._It_is_very_delicious_and_I_enjoy_it_very_much.Welcome_to_Beijing!Best_wishes!Yours，Li_Hua第二节：读后

88、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。Today is his birthday. Its a special day that Brian feels that he is lucky to share with you, for today he is 70 years old.About a month ago Brian asked Danielle and Nancy if he could do what he wanted to do on his birthday. He didnt know th

89、en what he would say, but he did know that he wanted to share his age in a very public way. Little did he suspect then that he would be sharing not only with his coworkers on the 29th floor, but with the entire region!Revealing age is not something that most people, including himself, feel comfortab

90、le doing. People wouldnt think of asking their friends, associates or customers how old they are. Why is it then perfectly acceptable to ask a child how old he is? What changes between age 7 and age 70? When and why does age turn from something to be proudly claimed to a topic to be avoided?He belie

91、ves it happens when a child no longer states his age as a simple fact, just as his youngest son Gavin used to do with mathematical precision(精确性)：“I am 6 and 5/12 years old.” Then he instead begins to focus on being seen as older. As parents, people contribute to this mind shift by remarks such as “

92、Act your age” or “Youre older than that.” He admits that he said such things to his own children. The child gets the message that age brings status, power and autonomy(自主权). People celebrate important events. Then sometime after age 21 birthday celebrations lose their allure(吸引力). No longer is getti

93、ng older seen as a badge of distinction. Instead, people become concerned that they are getting old. The very word “old” has negative connotations. What image comes to mind when you hear “old age” “old folks home” “old guard” or “out with the old, in with the new”？ “Youre too old” will gradually tur

94、n into “Im too old.”He has heard this inner voice many times.答案Paragraph 1： He always recalls the moment when he was 30. He spent six years studying in college and then served in the navy for five years. When he was 30 he worked in the bank. He became an appraisal trainer. Once he came back to New Y

95、ork and met his coworkers from across the nation. He was by far the oldest in this group, and he remembered, “Im too old to start this profession.”Paragraph 2：Twenty years passed. It was his birthday of 50, and he was married with two children, who were 13 and 8. Then his wife announced that she would give birth to the third child. She was 48, so this event was completely beyond expectation. He told his friends and announced the news. After he sent the message, the typical response he got was “Im glad its you and not me，” which means “Im too old to be a father again.”