陳光偉
第二部分 閱讀理解(共20小題,每題2分,滿(mǎn)分40分)
第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2分,滿(mǎn)分30分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
A
You probably know some successful people, but you may not know they also used to face numerous obstacles(挫折). After all, not everyone got there with success after success.
Walt Disney (1901-1966)
Today Disney rakes in billions, but Walt Disney himself also had a rough start. He was fired by a newspaper editor because, “he lacked imagination and provided no good ideas.”After that, Disney started a number of businesses that didnt last long and ended with bankruptcy(破產(chǎn)). He kept plugging(若干) along, however, and eventually found a recipe for success.
Socrates (470-399 BC)
Despite leaving no written records behind, Socrates is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers(哲學(xué)家). Because of his new ideas, in his own time he was called“an immoral corrupter of youth”and sentenced to death. Socrates didnt stop and kept right on, teaching up until he was forced to poison himself.
Oprah Winfrey (1954-present)
Most people know Oprah as one of the most iconic(偶像的)faces on TV. Oprah faced a hard road to get to that position, however, enduring(戀愛(ài))a rough and often abusive(辱罵的)childhood as well as numerous career setbacks including being fired as a television reporter because she was“unfit for TV.”
Jack London (1876-1916)
This well-known American author wasnt always such a success. While he would go on to publish popular novels like The Call of the Wild, his first story received six hundred rejections before finally being accepted.
The simple truth is that successful people always react positively to the people and events in their lives, especially the negative ones. Next time youre feeling down about your failures, remind yourself that sometimes failure is just the first step towards success.21. What is the reason for Walt Disneys being rejected by the newspaper editor?
A. His lack of imagination.
B. His little work experience.
C. His rough start before.
D. His bad ideas provided.
22. Which of the following person had a tough childhood according to the text?
A. Socrates. B. Jack London.
C. Walt Disney. D. Oprah Winfrey.
23. What can we infer about the person mentioned in the text?
A. They are highly educated. B. They are positive.
C. They are rich. D. They are lucky.
24. What is the writer trying to tell us?
A. Some people are famously successful.
B. Life is full of negative people and events.
C. Be positive when faced with obstacles.
D. After rain comes fair weather.
B
We pay attention to great novels. In the case of Russian author Leo Tolstoys War and Peace (1869), we have one of the great landmarks of world writing. The book is regularly voted the best novel of all time.
Why does Tolstoys book deserve this reputation? It is because War and Peace is about an important time in Russian and European history from many different perspectives (視角). By showing readers many individuals and families from different walks of life, Tolstoy looks at this history in a close-up manner that also shows the whole of the war.
Tolstoy would recommend a way of life based on the lives of Russian peasants, and that way of life is shown in his great novel. Indeed, he also proves himself not only a great storyteller, but also a philosopher. For some readers this philosophical aspect to writing meant his novel suffered. The French novelist Gustave Flaubert complained(抱怨)that Tolstoy tried the readers patience: He“repeats himself, he philosophizes”. But most have disagreed with Flaubert.
Tolstoy wanted to write a book that would be more than a “novel”. He wanted something much larger than any of these. He was taking on such a grand subject that the scale of the subject had to be reflected in the form of the writing. This explains the large amount of philosophical reflection in the book.
Tolstoy therefore succeeded in bringing us so close to the past in his pages that the world of the story seems like the world of today. This was perhaps why a later Russian writer Isaac Babel, would make an interesting comment. “If the world could write by itself,” he said, “it would write like Tolstoy.”
25. Why is Tolstoys War and Peace a success?
A. Because it builds up our knowledge of the past.
B. Because it shows our love for the literature.
C. Because it is regularly voted the best novel of all time.
D. Because it brings us to an important time in history.
26. What was the reaction of the public to Flauberts complaint?
A. Most expressed their support for it.
B. The majority thought it was inadequate.
C. They believed it had a bad influence.
D. Few people responded immediately.
27. What did Isaac Babel say about Tolstoy?
A. He is mannered. B. He is interesting.
C. He is a genius author. D. He is a good storyteller.
28. Where can you probably read this passage?
A. An introduction to a novel.
B. An introduction to a novelist.
C. A bookstore advertisement.
D. A book review.
C
Like most elementary schools, it was typical to have students in and out of the health clinic. As principal, my office was right next to the clinic, so I often dropped in to help. One morning when I was putting a Band-Aid on a little blonde girls scraped knee, I noticed that she was trembling in her thin blouse. I found her a warm sweatshirt and helped her pull it on.“Thanks for taking care of me,”she whispered as she climbed into my lap and hugged me.
It wasnt long after that when I was diagnosed(診斷)the cancer, an aggressively spreading kind. When it became evident that the children were going to find out anyway, I decided to tell them myself. It wasnt easy to get the words out, but the concern I saw in their faces told me I had made the right decision. When I gave them a chance to ask questions, they mostly wanted to know how they could help. I told them that what I would like best would be their letters, pictures and prayers.
I stood by the gym door as the children solemnly(嚴(yán)肅地) left. My little blonde friend ran out of line and threw herself into my arms. Then she stepped back, with a determined look, “Dont be afraid, Dr. Perry,”she said earnestly,“I know youll be back because now its our turn to take care of you.”
No one could have ever done a better job. A video of every class singing songs accompanied me to the second appointment, right after a joke book they had written. By the third visit, the nurses were waiting at the door to find out what I would bring. It was a delicate music box that played“I Will Always Love You.” Even when I went into isolation(隔離區(qū)), the letters and pictures kept coming until they covered every wall of my room. What healing comfort I found in being surrounded by these tokens of their caring.
At long last I was well enough to return to work. As I headed up the road to the school, I caught sight of a banner(橫幅)as I rounded the corner.“Welcome Back, Dr. Perry,”it read. As I drew closer, everywhere I looked were pink ribbons, and the children and staff standing waiting at the school gate. My blonde buddy was first in line to greet me.“Youre back, Dr. Perry!”she called.“See, I told you wed take care of you!”
29. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “earnestly”in Paragraph 3?
A. sadly B. seriously C. hurriedly D. patiently
30. What gift has the author received first?
A. A joke book. B. A video.
C. A music box. D. Letters and pictures.
31. Why does the author mention the nurse waiting by the third visit?
A. To show the hospitality of the nurse.
B. To describe the curiosity of the nurse.
C. To tell what a good job the children have done.
D. To teach the readers how to be a nurse.
32. What does the author most probably suggest by telling this story?
A. Act positively towards difficulties in life.
B. Ask children to care for each other.
C. Be healthy both physically and mentally.
D. Love others and be loved in return.
D
It is quite common for high school students to do part-time jobs. According to a recent survey, the number of teenage students doing part-time jobs has gone up greatly over the past 10 years. This result has immediately gotten the publics attention and started a heated discussion.
Without a doubt, part-time jobs play an incredibly important role in young peoples self-development. It helps them learn about the value of money and how to manage it. For example, it makes it much easier for students to realize that it takes a lot of effort to make enough money to live on. As a result, students can become more confident when facing future financial problems and make wiser choices when making purchases. They can also tighten their family bonds and bridge the generation gap with their parents as they gain a much deeper understanding about how difficult it is for their parents to support them. Besides, doing part-time jobs usually means talking to customers every day and learning how to negotiate (協(xié)商) with his co-workers and superiors, so thanks to their work experience, young people can also improve their communication skills as well as their spirit of teamwork.
Therefore, part-time jobs have far-reaching impacts on studentslives. The reason why so many hold an unsupportive view toward part-time jobs is that they believe students are too young to become part of society. But, although parentsdesire to look after their children is pretty understandable, one has to admit that the advantages of doing part-time jobs are far more important than the disadvantages.
33. Which advantage of high school students taking part-time jobs is NOT mentioned?
A. They gain more social working experience.
B. They become more sensible in managing money.
C. They become more confident in making purchases.
D. They realize the value of money and understand their parents more.
34. The author talks about high school students taking part-time jobs with ______.
A. great admiration B. unbiased objectivity
C. dissatisfaction D. indifference
35. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. High school students and part-time jobs
B. Should high school students have part-time jobs?
C. Help high school students find part-time jobs
D. Benefits of part-time jobs for high school students
第二節(jié)(共5小題:每小題2分,滿(mǎn)分10分)
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
Presenting a better you
How is your presentation going to help you deliver ideas? Sally Chopping, a speech coach for the US training company offers the following suggestions.
Be prepared.
Giving a presentation is much easier if you plan what to do if something goes wrong. When possible, get to the location of your presentation earlier to make sure all the electronic aids work. Ensure the screen, lighting and inputs all work properly. 1
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Having a point from which you know you can conclude your main idea helps, when approaching the end of your given time, or if you are given an unexpected five-minute warning.
Engage the audience.
Whether you are giving a one-on-one talk or a speech in front of 400 people, think “storytelling”. Stories are powerful because they combine data and information with emotion. 3 Stories paint even the most complex of topics in a new light and can show something new and enhance the message. 4
Say nothing.
If youve got something people should read, pause and let them read it. 5 “Theyve been used to hearing this voice and all of the suddenly its, ‘Oh, no, what did I miss?That brings them back to the speaker.”
A. Build an exit plan before you present.
B. The way to a persons head is through their heart.
C. Moreover, English also notes stories can be an effective tool.
D.“An almost uncomfortably long pause shocks people back into attention,”she said.
E. “Most of the time it works, but the one time it doesnt, youre in big trouble,”she said.
F. Sometimes all it takes is a few seconds to connect an audience member with a story.
G. Make a clear and necessary conclusion.
第三部分 英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿(mǎn)分45分)
第一節(jié) 完形填空(共20小題;每小題15分滿(mǎn)分30分)
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給A,B,C,D的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng),并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。
At 23, my career got going. I was midway through a masters degree and had been hired as a part-time 41 for a newspaper office. I got a great one-month 42 and my boss asked if I was interested in staying after 43 .
However, balancing graduate studies with work was 44 . To deal with it, I came in to work, greeted my 45 and listened more than I 46 in each morning meeting. The small team I worked with often seemed busy, so rather than giving ideas that might get 47 ,I stayed back.
After four months, my boss called me into his 48 . The meeting was going well until he told me that 49 the great work I had produced, the team decided, “We dont think its the right 50 .”
I must have looked 51 . “Youre ambitious, 52 and will be very successful,” my boss said. “But you havent made enough of an 53 to join the team. You lost the 54 you showed in your interview. That wont work long 55 , and if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to let your 56 down.”
I knew my boss was right. In meetings I usually contributed 57 , after I had heard everyone elses suggestions. I did it to show that I was a 58 ,but also to hide my fears. They had liked the person who walked into the 59 ,and they didnt when I hid that person from them.
“Dont 60 before you leave.”This advice is essential for everyone at all stages of our careers.
第二節(jié) (共10小題;每小題1. 5分,滿(mǎn)分15分)
閱讀下面材料,在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個(gè)單詞)或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
The Nile(尼羅河), throughout history, has served humankind in many ways. But for all its 61 (impress) size and importance, this river is fragile: a single incident of pollution may affect countless lives. This illustrates(說(shuō)明)many of the 62 (challenge) facing the global environment. Our own attitudes to the environment may have consequences for people on every continent.
If we recognize the interests and needs of the people who are most 63 (affect), we can work with 64 to bring about lasting change. Happily, 65 awareness of environmental issues is now widespread, with a determination that future generations should enjoy clean air, sufficient fresh water and energy without 66 (risk) damage to the planet. Few are more aware or energetic in confronting(面臨)climate change 67 young people, and we should support them.
Therefore, governments, businesses, communities and individuals should each strive(努力)to match words and good 68 (intend) with deeds. Whatever we do, 69 we live, our actions in defense of the environment can have a real and positive effect 70 the lives of others, today and into the future.
第三部分 寫(xiě)作(共兩節(jié),滿(mǎn)分35分)
第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò)(共10小題;每小題1分,滿(mǎn)分10分)
假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫(xiě)的以下作文。文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤,每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加:在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(∧),并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。
刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。
修改:在錯(cuò)的詞下畫(huà)一橫線,并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。
注意:1. 沒(méi)處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞。
2. 只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處去)不計(jì)分。
Dear Miss Hanff,
You will be glad to know that the books have all arrived safely and most of them are fine. Once again we all wish to thank you sincerely for your extremely generosity(慷慨). Mr. Martin, one of the oldest member of our club, have been longing for the books for some time. However, we let him have the biggest share and he cant be less delighted. The books look very invited and will be a welcome addition to our bookshelf. We are sending to you a little gift for Christmas. We did hope you will accept them with our best wishes.
Frank Doel
第二節(jié) 書(shū)面表達(dá)(滿(mǎn)分25分
假定你是李華,你的朋友Peter最近因?yàn)楹透改赋臣苄那榉浅>趩屎筒话?,?xiě)信向你求助,請(qǐng)你給他寫(xiě)一封建議信。要點(diǎn)如下:
1. 你非常理解她的情況,請(qǐng)她務(wù)必調(diào)整心態(tài);
2. 父母通常怎么處理與孩子之間的關(guān)系;
3. 假如你是Peter,你會(huì)怎么做。
注意:1.詞數(shù)100左右;2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié),以使行文連貫。
參考答案與點(diǎn)撥
第二部分 閱讀理解
第一節(jié)
(A)本文介紹了四位成功人士,但他們都曾經(jīng)歷過(guò)許多挫折。
21. A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第四段第二句“he lacked imagination and provided no good ideas.”可知。
22. D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第五段第二句enduring a rough and often abusive childhood可知。
23. B主旨大意題。由全文可知,文中幾位名人的共同點(diǎn)是面對(duì)挫折時(shí)積極的態(tài)度。
24. C 主旨大意題。由第一段和最后一段可知,文章的主旨是積極面對(duì)挫折。
(B)本文通過(guò)《戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)與和平》一書(shū)的引入,介紹了作家托爾斯泰的寫(xiě)作理念與成就。
25. D 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段第二句It is because War and Peace is about an important time in Russian and European history可知。
26. B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第三段最后一句But most have disagreed with Flaubert.可知。
27. C 推理判斷題。由最后一段最后一句“If the world could write by itself, it would write like Tolstoy.”可知。這是對(duì)托爾斯泰寫(xiě)作的高度評(píng)價(jià)。
28. B 推理判斷題。由全文可知,該文章不是書(shū)評(píng),而是對(duì)小說(shuō)家的介紹。
(C)該故事講訴了一個(gè)師生之間的溫馨故事,教師熱愛(ài)學(xué)生,學(xué)生反過(guò)來(lái)也不斷鼓勵(lì)教師戰(zhàn)勝病魔。
29. B意義猜測(cè)題。由上文的“with a determined look”可知,該學(xué)生的態(tài)度相當(dāng)嚴(yán)肅認(rèn)真。
30. A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第四段第二句A video of every class singing songs accompanied me to the second appointment, right after a joke book they had written.可知。
31. C推理判斷題。文中提到護(hù)士是為了突出孩子的用心,他們的表現(xiàn)獲得了很多人的關(guān)注。
32. D 主旨大意題。由全文可知,文章的主旨是,播種愛(ài)并且收獲愛(ài)。
(D)本文講述了中學(xué)生做兼職的好處。作者觀點(diǎn)非常直接且唯一,并沒(méi)有提及中學(xué)生做兼職的弊端。
33. C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段可知,第6句為A選項(xiàng)依據(jù),第2句為B選項(xiàng)依據(jù),第5句為D選項(xiàng)依據(jù)。
34. A推理判斷題。由全文結(jié)構(gòu)可知,作者非常支持中學(xué)生做兼職。
35. D主旨大意題。關(guān)鍵詞應(yīng)為好處benefit或advantage之類(lèi)。
第二節(jié)
EABFD
第三部分 英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用
第一節(jié) 完形填空
本文作者在工作初期比較保守,沒(méi)有了面試時(shí)的激情,最終被辭退。本文告訴我們,不要在其位而不謀其職,既在其位就該敬業(yè)愛(ài)崗。
41. B 作者在報(bào)社工作,最佳選項(xiàng)為reporter“記者”,而非professor“教授”,supervisor“監(jiān)督人”,lawyer“律師”。
42. C 作者工作表現(xiàn)佳,一個(gè)月后收到很好的review“評(píng)價(jià)”。
43. B 老板邀請(qǐng)作者graduation“畢業(yè)”之后繼續(xù)在報(bào)社工作。
44. D 由下文可知,作者平衡學(xué)習(xí)和工作并不容易,challenging“極有挑戰(zhàn)性”。
45. A 作者到報(bào)社,與colleagues“同事”打招呼,而不僅僅是boss“老板”。
46. B 作者比較保守,在晨會(huì)上只聽(tīng)而不發(fā)言,contribute“貢獻(xiàn)”。倒數(shù)第二段有該詞重現(xiàn)。
47. A 想法可能被turn down“拒絕”,而非turn out“結(jié)果是”,turn up“出現(xiàn),調(diào)高音量”,turn over“傾覆”。
48. C老板把我叫進(jìn)office“辦公室”。
49. D 盡管despite作者前期表現(xiàn)佳,公司仍辭退他。though后應(yīng)該加完整句子。
50. A 各選項(xiàng)意思:fit“合適”,stuff“材料”,staff“員工”。
51. B 聽(tīng)聞以上消息,作者感到非常confused“困惑”,而非terrified“驚嚇”等。
52. C intelligent“聰明”,下文提到作者不夠confident“自信”,elegant“優(yōu)雅”、considerate“體貼”不符合語(yǔ)境。
53. D 因make an effort表示“努力做某事”。
54. A 作者工作比較保守,不及面試時(shí)候的enthusiasm“激情”。
55. C 因long term表示“長(zhǎng)久”,其他詞語(yǔ)均不符合語(yǔ)境。
56. D 老板建議作者不要太保守,試著卸下防備guard。
57. C 我總是最后一個(gè)發(fā)言,由后文的after I had heard everyone elses suggestions可知。
58. B 我不輕易發(fā)言,以表示我是一個(gè)listener“傾聽(tīng)者”。
59. A他們欣賞面試時(shí)候有激情的我。可根據(jù)詞語(yǔ)重現(xiàn)解題。
60. D 本句(Dont leave before you leave)表示不要在其位而不謀其職。
第二節(jié)
本文節(jié)選自英女王2008年英聯(lián)邦日演講,強(qiáng)調(diào)環(huán)保的重要性。
61. impressive 形容詞修飾后面的名詞size and importance。
62. challenges 由many of 可知應(yīng)使用復(fù)數(shù)。
63. affected 表示“被影響的人群”。
64. them 指上文中“被影響的人群”。
65. the 特指環(huán)保的問(wèn)題。
66. risking 介詞without后面使用動(dòng)名詞。
67. than 由上文的more可以得到啟示。
68. intentions 與words并列,也應(yīng)用名詞,且要用復(fù)數(shù)形式。
69. wherever 意思是“無(wú)論我們住在哪里”,故填wherever。
70. upon/on 與effect搭配的介詞應(yīng)為upon/on。
第三部分 寫(xiě)作
第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò)
71. most of them前增加that 該處為know的第二個(gè)賓語(yǔ)從句,that不可以省。
72. extremely改為extreme 修飾后面的名詞generosity應(yīng)為形容詞。
73. member改為members 由one of 可知該處應(yīng)使用復(fù)數(shù)形式。
74. have改為has 該句子的主語(yǔ)為Mr. Martin,故謂語(yǔ)使用has。
75. However改為T(mén)herefore 根據(jù)上下文邏輯,Mr. Martin盼望已久,因此給他最多。
76. less改為more 表示“非常興奮”。
77. invited改為inviting 形容詞修飾物,inviting“有吸引力的”。
78. 去掉to 此處send為及物動(dòng)詞。
79. did改為do 我們真的希望你喜歡,應(yīng)該使用現(xiàn)在時(shí)。
80. them改為it 指代前文的a little gift。
第二節(jié) 書(shū)面表達(dá)
Dear Peter,
Im sorry to hear that you are so upset due to your conflict with your parents. I truly understand you because sometimes I also find myself sharing different opinions with parents. Having said that, I still consider it necessary for you to cheer up and make some adjustments.
Parenting is never an easy task. If I were a father now, I think I would express my love and also authority directly. I need my children to know that I do everything for their best and that I deserve respect. However, I would also listen to their voices sincerely and try to be open-minded.
So, I would definitely apologize to your parents if I were you, because I believe it is a sincere and timely apology that will lead to better communication. And I would discuss with them afterward about how to improve the situation. Try to see things from a different perspective and hopefully you will soon resolve the conflict.
I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
責(zé)任編輯 蔣小青