北京先知文化中心2009届高三模拟测试试题(一)
英语试题(一)(含听力卷)
(试卷总分150分 考试时间120分钟)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共115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,共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,你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?
A. To buy a music CD. B. To collect his prize. C. To buy a dictionary.
2. What will probably happen?
A. It’s going to rain.
B. They’ll stop shopping at once.
C. They will go shopping soon.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and employee. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.
4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a cinema.
5. When do the speakers meet?
A. On Monday. B. On Sunday. C. On Saturday.
Text 1
M: Excuse me. Can I get a copy of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary here?
W: Sure, we have the seventh edition with a CD and it sells well.
M: That’s great. What’s the price? I’d like to get one.
Text 2
M: Look at the sky. The dark clouds are gathering.
W: I think we’d better not go shopping at the moment.
M. I couldn't agree more.
Text 3
W: Mr. Miller, could you spare a few minutes? I have a question to ask about my homework.
M: Sure, come to my office between 11 to 11:30. I am in Room 508.
W: Thank you so much.
Text 4
M: What do you think of the film, Ruth?
W: Well, the plot is too fantastic.
M: What about the music?
W: The music is just so-so. Anyway, the dialogue is humorous.
Text 5
W: Good morning Peter, you look smart in your new jacket.
M: Thank you, Grace. A really good bargain. You can get one for your husband. It was on sale yesterday.
W: Where did you get it?
M: It was a FIRS downtown. You know, my wife and I always go shopping on Sunday.
第二节.(共15小题,每小题1.5分,共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至8题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Getting a driving license. B. The new
traffic rules in
7. Why do some people have to drive to work?
A. They live too far away.
B. Other means of transport is not available.
C. The traffic is terrible.
8. What is the man’s
attitude towards new traffic rule in
A. He doesn’t care. B. He is in favor of it. C. He is against it.
Text 6
M: I hear
W: It is a good idea. Traffic jam
has always been a headache in
M: I’m afraid I don’t agree with you there. Reducing traffic is really necessary. If we stop some
people from driving on certain days, maybe they could use other ways to get around.
W: I see your point, but I still think it is not legal to stop people from driving.
M: But if effective measures are not taken, drivers will have to waste too much time on the road.
W: I understand what you mean. But…
M: Anyway, we hope the traffic will improve with the new traffic rules going into effect.
听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。
9. What has the man been doing?
A. He has been surfing the Internet.
B. He has been playing computer games.
C. He has been talking with some Australians.
10. Why did he chat with those people in the chat room?
A. To get information for his essay.
B. To know about Australian culture.
C. To learn about how to work on the farm.
11. What did the man learn from them?
A. Modern lifestyle.
B. Religious holidays.
C. The Aboriginal customs.
Text 7
W: You look tired. What is up?
M: I am worn out now. I’ve been working on the computer.
W: Were you doing school work or just playing games?
M:
Well, I wanted to get some information about
W: Did you get the information you needed?
M: Yes, but we spent a lot of time chatting about other subjects.
W: What do know about the country?
M: Some customs and religious holidays and the farmers.
听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。
12. What do we know about the woman?
A. She lives close to the office.
B. She is new to the company.
C. She likes the big kitchen.
13. How does the man go to work?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.
14. What will the man do the next day?
A. Go to work on foot. B. Set out a little earlier. C. Visit Cindy in her flat.
Text 8
M: Hi, Cindy! I hear you’ve moved into your new flat?
W: Yes. I moved last week.
M: How do you like?
W: It’s great! I really like it.
M: How big is it?
W: It’s one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen too.
M: How far is it from the office?
M: 10 minutes by bus or by car?
W: On foot. I walked to work this morning. I was 10 minutes early.
M: You were lucky. But I wasn’t.
M: What do you mean?
W: Well, I was 10 minutes late because of the rush hour. There is too much traffic on the street. And the buses are always slow. So you were really lucky after all.
M: Oh, it was a shame. So what are you going to do tomorrow?
M: I’ll start out 15 minutes earlier.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
15. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. A new way of travel. B. Popular entertainments. C. Some popular destinations.
16. Which activity in the
A. River-rafting. B. Mountain-climbing. C. Bird-watching.
17. How many countries are mentioned in the dialogue?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
Text 9
M: Welcome to our program “Eco-tourism”. Today, we are honored to invite Mr. Johnson to be our special guest. Welcome, Mr. Johnson.
W: Thanks. Today I'm going to suggest some eco-tourism to you.
M: That’s great. First, can you tell us what countries are well-known for eco-tourism?
W: Actually there are lots of countries. For example,
M: Well, what can tourists do when they travel there?
W: Quite a lot of activities. For example, we can go river rafting
in
M: River rafting, terrific!
W: Yes, we can also go bird-watching in the
M: Wow, it sounds great. Mr. Johnson, thanks for your introduction.
W: You’re welcome.
听第10 段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. Why do Americans get together on the fourth Thursday in November ?
A. To make new friends. B. To meet their relatives. C. To express their thanks.
19. What should we focus when we look for things to be thankful for?
A. What we can’t get. B. What we have. C. What we want to have.
20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards the festival?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
Text 10
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year on the fourth Thursday in November. On that day, families get together, eat a big meal and express their thanks for their good things they own.
Since American Thanksgiving is on a Thursday,
many people have joined the "Thankful Thursday" movement. On every
Thursday throughout the year, they think about what they should be thankful
for. These things aren't always necessarily "big" and usually can be
called "small”. They can be as simple as talking with friends or getting a
seat on a crowded bus.
When we look for things to
be thankful for, we focus on what we have. We don't think about what we don't
have. We feel happier and more satisfied and may realize how truly blessed we
are. Usually, we want more and don't realize how much we already have.
Would you like to join the
movement and have a Thankful Thursday every week for the month of November? You
may surprise yourself with how much you have to be grateful for!
第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. Although Zhang Ziyi is _____ international film star, she manages to achieve _____ balance between her career and family.
A. the; a; B. an; a C. 不填;a D. an; 不填
22. The Olympic _____ remind us of where the Olympics are held and the characteristics of the host country.
A. symbols B. signals C. marks D. signs
23. Experts say that the rate at which one ages ______ from person to person and is usually influenced by a number of factors.
A. is varying B. varied C. has varied D. varies
24. _____ Ashley made her first public performance on Broadway, her whole family went to see it.
A. Though B.Once C. When D. As long as
25. Recent scientific studies indicate that eating healthy food and exercising regularly ____ help prevent many diseases.
A. might B. can C. shall D. will
26. In 1888, the world's
first beauty contest was held in
A. everything B. nothing C. much D. little
27. Since the baby milk powder was found to be polluted, there has been universal doubt _____ other food products are safe to eat.
A. whether B. that C. what D. how
28.
After seven successful flights,
A. expects B. is expecting C. is expected D. will be expected
29. Some companies are thinking of ways to save natural _____ by making better use of the water used in the bathroom.
A. resources B. sources C. power D. energy
30. The remains of adventurer’s private airplane were reported ______, but the adventurer remained missing.
A. being found B. to be found C. having found D. to have been found
31. It was shortly after that serious accident happened ______ all the people involved were caught and questioned.
A. since B. that C. before D. when
32. Before _____ on our camping trip, we made sure that we have plenty of food and water in store.
A. running out B. making out C. setting out D. working out
33.
A. almost as large as ten times B. more than ten times the size as
C. larger than ten times D. more than ten times the size of
34. Since graduating from university, Andrew ______ what career he wants to pursue in the future. But he has not decided so far.
A. has been wondering B. is wondering C. wonders D. wondered
35. -- Shall we meet at 9.am this Sunday?
-- __________. I will be available the whole morning.
A. You are right. B. It doesn’t matter. C. That suits me fine. D. Go ahead.
第二节:完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Many people thought 41-year-old Dara Torres couldn't complete in another Olympic games, but at the 2008 Olympic Games, she showed what persistence and experience can do for an athlete.
As a five-time
Olympian and the oldest American 36 ever, Dara got three silver medals in
Dara has 41 that she is far from a(n) 42 athlete since her first international
race in 1981, While 43 the
54 swimming, Dara is famous as a TV
commentator(评论员) and
a print model. She is the first athlete to
36. A. coach B. swimmer C. player D. professional
37. A. outstanding B. attractive C. worthwhile D. rewarding
38. A. fame B. quality C. age D. success
39. A. senior B. elder C. junior D. younger
40. A. achieving B. winning C. acquiring D. accepting
41. A. predicted B. exhibited C. proven D. represented
42. A. normal B. usual C. simple D. average
43. A. attending B. representing C. graduating D. studying
44. A.make B. compete C. engage D. involve
45. A. awards B. honors C. medals D. prizes
46. A. fierce B. tough C. extreme D. competitive
47. A. which B. this C. that D. what
48. A. company B. career C. family D. marriage
49. A. broke B. set C. kept D. made
50. A. return B. graduation C. death D. birth
51. A. more B. other C. another D. extra
52. A. once again B. for once C. in turn D. in a row
53. A. ensured B. seized C. secured D. grasped
54. A. Except for B. Other than C. But for D. Apart from
55. A. survive B. appear C. broadcast D. host
第三部分 阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
I was watching Sportscenter last night when one of those “human interest” stories came on and really caught my attention.
The story was about a 27-year-old professional Bass Fisherman named Clay Dyer. At first, they played it off as another guy trying to make the cut on the Bassmaster tour until they showed a picture of him. No legs, no arm, or rather, he has only 1/3 of his right arm. That’s all that he has.
It was such an amazing story that I was wondering what this guy could do. Growing up, he learned to play baseball and basketball, but found that fishing was his true calling. And he does it all on his own. He holds the fishing pole under his chin and uses that and his stub (残端) arm to cast and reel in(收进) the fish. He uses his teeth to help him unhook fish. He ties his own hooks or lures on with his mouth, never really asking anyone else to help. Clay Dyer even knows how to swim. Since his body can’t produce enough sweat on its own, he has to take a dip in the lake every few hours to keep cool. He dives in just like anyone else, then somehow treads water(踩水) with his stub arm, then, with a little help, pulls himself back up into the boat and goes on fishing.
Clay Dyer has never looked for others’ pity, nor has he allowed his physical disabilities to prevent him from becoming a professional fisherman. His motto for life is "If I can, you can." He refuses to use special equipment, saying, "I want to do it with one hand the way they do it with two."
56. Why did the author become interested in Clay Dyer?
A. He assumed Dyer was living happily.
B. He took great pity on this disabled man.
C. He wanted to know what Dyer could do.
D. He thought that Dyer could do nothing.
57. While fishing, Dyer dives into the lake from time to time _________.
A. to change the lures(鱼饵) B. to do some exercise
C. to cast a fishing line D. to cool himself down
58. We learn from the last paragraph that _________.
A. Dyer aims to behave like a normal person
B. physical disabilities fail to destroy his faith
C. special equipment is allowed when fishing
D. it seems easy for Clay Dyer to go fishing
59. Which word best describes Clay Dyer’s personality?
A. Diligent. B. Inspiring. C. Faithful. D. Stubborn.
B
October 15th 2008 is the first Global Handwashing Day, whose goal is to create a culture of hand washing with soap. Activities are planned in more than twenty countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap.
150,000 bars of soap were given to schools in
Experts say people around the world wash their hands but very few use soap at critical moments such as after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.
The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germs(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub it into all areas, including under the fingernails. Rub for at least 20 seconds.
Then, wash your hands well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.
They say soap is important because it increases the time that people spend washing. Soap also helps to break up the grease(油脂) and dirt that hold most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell, which encourages people to wash again.
They say washing with soap before eating and after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine or medicine. It could help reduce cases of diarrhea(腹泻) by almost half. And it could reduce deaths from pneumonia(肺炎) and other breathing infections by one-fourth.
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of child deaths, killing more than 1,500,000 children a year. Pneumonia is the leading cause, killing about 2,000,000 children under five each year. Hand washing can also prevent the spread of other diseases.
When people get germs on their hands, they can infect themselves by touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Then they can infect others.
60. What does the underlined word “the event” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. 150,000 bars of soap were given to students.
B. Over twenty countries organized different activities.
C. October 15th 2008 becomes the Global Handwashing Day
D. Millions of people in the developing world wash their hands.
61. Which of the following situation doesn’t belong to a critical moment?
A. Before having dinner.
B. When cleaning a baby.
C. After using the toilet.
D. While washing the dishes
62. Why is it necessary for people to wash their hands with soap?
A. To prevent the spread of disease.
B. To remove disease-causing germs
C. To get rid of the dirt the hands hold.
D. To make their hands smell pleasant.
63. What can we learn from the text?
A. 1,500,000 children die of Pneumonia each year.
B. Soap plays an important role in removing germs.
C. Washing hands saves 1,00,000 children from Diarrhea.
D. Breathing infections cause the largest number of child death.
C
New software is able to analyze exactly how many hairs there are in a patch of skin and could help in testing the effectiveness of baldness(秃头) treatments and depilatory(脱毛的) creams, say Australian researchers.
Researchers from CSIRO Mathematical and
Information Sciences in
The software, developed with a
"Up to now they were counting the number of hairs that survived after treatment by hand. That's hard work and it's difficult because you may count a hair twice or you may miss it." he said.
The software relies on images captured by a small flatbed scanner(扫描仪) pressed onto the skin. Using a mathematical algorithm(算法), the software then identifies and traces each individual hair based on an understanding of a hair's unique features, such as its relative straightness.
The software is able to distinguish between hairs and other features on the skin such as wounds or moles(痣).
"Our skin irregularities(不规则) make it difficult to say this is a hair or this is a mole," Dr Vallotton said.
Comparison between earlier and later images can also determine if hair is growing quickly or slowly, he says.
Unfortunately, to check the accuracy of the software, the researchers still had to adopt the old-fashioned method of counting hairs, helped by volunteers from neighboring labs who put their skins on the line for science.
"We had 12 volunteers, mostly from neighboring labs, and we acquired images of hair before and after treatment," Dr Vallotton said.
To ensure an accurate count, the individual hairs had to be marked off as they were counted, but after such a laborious process, the researchers were pleased to discover the software results were comparable to the manual(手工的) count.
Dr Vallotton says the software could also be useful in testing the effectiveness of balding(秃头的) treatments and counting or tracing substances other than hairs, that are long and thin and otherwise difficult to image.
64. What do we know about the new software?
A. It has replaced human labor completely. B. It is mainly used to detect hair problems.
C. It can be used for develop new medicine. D. It can be used to test medical treatments.
65. What plays a key role in counting the number of hairs with the software?
A. A scanner. B. A calculator.
C. A hair's unique feature. D. A mathematical algorithm.
66. What did the 12 volunteers do in the experiment?
A. They counted the hairs by hand. B. They divided the hairs into parts.
C. They controlled laborious process. D. They offered their hair for experiment.
67. Which is the best title of the text?
A. Do you think it is possible to count hairs?
B. New software makes counting hairs easy.
C. Australians find new treatments for baldness.
D. New software is found in
D
How to Make the Most of Your Time
Time management is important in our daily
life. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish all you
need to do. Here are some tips that might be of some help to you.
1. Set up a plan. Go for a week at a time, and prioritize the most important ones. Include things you want
to accomplish. Focus mostly on the things that are important to you.
2. Control your stress. No matter what kind of pressure mounts on you, try to keep cool. Stressing out can lead to an early breakdown, which is definitely counter-productive when you have a list of things to do. It's easier to take a 10-minute break and cool off than work all week with built up stress.
3. Shut your door. When working under a schedule, perform your important tasks with your door shut to get them done. This will ensure a better quality time to get what needs to be done, done.
4. Focus on one thing at
a time. Forget trying to multi-task! You will lose concentration, and it
will take you longer to accomplish what you set out to do.
5. Just say "no." If you are constantly interrupted, and you
really don't have the time to help out, just say "no." You're only
one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!
6. Stop wasting time on the phone. While talking on the phone, keep your
conversations short, and to the point and you'll waste much less time.
7. Be realistic. You can only do what you can do. Don't set out to
accomplish the impossible. Do your best, but keep realistic expectations of
yourself.
8. Relax. The most important thing is remember to take time to relax, and
regroup. You need a break every now and then to keep working efficiently. Even
if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your list and get refreshed.
As families today get busier
and busier, it's important to your own mental health to keep things on track.
Don't delay; get your life in order now.
68. What does the underlined word “prioritize” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. choose something by thinking carefully
B. recognize the difference between things
C. put many things in order of importance
D. get rid of something that is unwanted
69. We should avoid stressing out because ____________.
A. it may cause us to fail to work normally
B. it may limit the speed to get things done
C. we don’t have enough energy to keep working
D. we are supposed to have a break while working
70. Which statement would the author agree to?
A. Try multi-tasks, and we can get more done.
B. It is impolite to refuse to help others at work.
C. Having breaks regularly may delay our tasks.
D. It is wise to be aware of what we can achieve.
71. By writing the text, the author would like to ___________.
A. ask readers to share their time management skills
B. offer some advice on how to make full use of time
C. invite readers to discuss how to improve life quality
D. persuade readers to spend less time on daily routine
E
Top Eco Destinations in the World for 2008
Have you spent hours searching the web for an eco-friendly holiday that suits your budget or ideals? Then look no further because online travel planning resource, Professional Travel Guide, recently revealed(透露) their top choices for eco-travelers this year. Here are just some of their recommendations:
1. Africa:
Home to a variety of animals found nowhere else on the planet,
2.
Though it’s the smallest of the US Virgin Islands,
3. Europe:Iceland
As one might expect from a country whose name is “ice”, Iceland’s
landscape is rugged(崎岖不平的)and harsh(粗糙的). Take a hike past lava
fields, glaciers and waterfalls and marvel at the wildlife (puffins) and
natural wonders (
72. We learn from the text that Professional Travel Guide is ____________.
A. a website offering travel information
B. an organization that administrates travel
C. a travel agent that offers free information
D. a place where tourists present their opinion
73. The US Virgin Islands are well worth a visit because _________.
A.
it belongs to a
B. National Park covers most islands
C. the landscape is very impressive
D. visitors can have a view of ravines
74.
Why are readers advised to visit
A. They can watch the wildlife such as puffins.
B. They can take a hike through the lava fields.
C.
They can experience waterfalls and
D. They can enjoy the beauty of the Northern Lights.
75. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To inform how to save money on travel.
B. To recommend some eco-travel destinations.
C. To provide some advice on economical travel.
D. To introduce the benefit of traveling at weekends.
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 共35分)
第四部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(满分10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断:如无错误,在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√);如有错误(每行只有一个错误)则按下列情况改正:
该行多一个词:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉,在该行右边横线上写出该词,并也用斜线划掉。
该行少一个词:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),并在右边横线上写出所加的词。
该行错一个词:在错词下划一横线,在该行右边横线上写出改正的词。
注意:原行没错的不要改。
Recently some citizens advised that schools and universities kept 76.______
their gyms and playgrounds open at weekends for citizens to play sport. 77. _____
The common people welcome the idea warmly when some principals 78. _____
and presidents were against the proposal strongly. Here are their reasons: 79. _____
Citizens entering schools or universities will make that harder to keep 80. _____
the campus safely. Besides, the sports facilities might also be damaged. 81. _____
Therefore, the supporters think it important for citizens to take part in 82. _____
physical exercise. In addition to, the local government and institutes should 83. ______
offer more space and facilities for exercise. In this way, we can enjoy good 84. ______
health and live happy life. Meanwhile, it helps save the money spent on 85. ______
medical care and treatment.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
阅读下面的文字,用英语写一篇 120词的短文。
目前,一种新的时尚正在美国社会流行――当志愿者。据报道,每年约有一亿零九百万名美国人担任志愿者,占美国成年人的56%。大多数人每周当志愿者约三个半小时。志愿者或做家教,教小孩子阅读、算术,或打扫公园与街道,或到医院或疗养院帮忙。
你愿意做志愿者吗?请陈述理由。
北京先知文化中心2009届高三模拟测试试题(一)
1―5: CABCA 6-10:BABCA 11-15:BACBA 16-20:CBCBA
21. B. 考查冠词。第一空表示“一位国际明星”,应填an,第二空为固定词组, achieve a balance between her career and family意为“把事业和家庭更好地结合起来” ,因此填a。
23. D. 考查谓语动词的形式。句意为:专家称,人衰老的速度因人而异。衰老通常受多因素的影响。空白处的动词应与主句的动词和从句的第二个谓语的动词形式一致,即用一般现在时。因从句的主语是the rate,故谓语用varies。
24. C. 考查状语从句连词的选择。句意为:当Ashley在百老汇首次公演的时候,她全家都来观看。根据前后句逻辑关系,空白处应填When。
25. B. 考查情态动词辨析。can 意为“会,能,能够”,表示一种能力。例如:Even a small personal computer can store vast amounts of information. might“可能”,表示某事发生可能性很小,而shall和will不能表示能力。
26. D. 考查代词辨析。句意为:史上最早的一场选美比赛于一八八八年在比利时举行。虽然世人对那次比赛了解不多,但这个构想开始风行。空白处填little表示人们对选美比赛不太了解,知道的内容不多。
27. A. 考查名词性从句.在 doubt 后面带有同位语从句, 因含有“是否”之意, 故应填whether。
28. C. 考查谓语动词。句意为:经过七次成功的飞行之后,人们估计中国下次发射的宇宙飞船神州八号的飞行任务是为建立太空试验室铺平道路。句式be expected to do sth“人们预计某事将要发生”,
29. A. 考查名词辨析。resource”资源”,natural resources指“自然资源” source“来源, 出处;河流的源头, 发源地”。power“力量,权力, 势力; 能力,体力”。energy“能量, 能源;精力,活力, 干劲”。
30. D. 考查非谓语动词形式。在be reported/said/considered等句式中通常与动词不定式连用。由于动词不定式的动作早于谓语动词发生,因此用动词不定式的完成式,根据语意,那位探险家的飞机已经被找到,故动词不定式需用被动式。
31. B. 考查强调结构。根据句意:正是在那起恶性事故发生之后不久,涉案人员就被逮捕和审讯。
32. C. 考查动词词组辨析。句意为:在我们动身外出宿营旅行时,一定确保我们贮存有大量的水和食物。空白处需填一词组,表示“动身,出发”,只有setting out合乎语意。
33. D. 考查形容词的常用句式。表示倍数的句式有:(1)倍数as+形容词原级+as+比较对象:(2)倍数+形容词的比较级+than +比较对象;(3)倍数+the+抽象名词(size, length, height, depth…)+of+比较对象。选项中只有D为正确表达。
34. A. 考查谓语动词。句中的时间状语since 从句和副词短语so far后表明谓语动词应用现在完成时或现在完成进行时。而且,后句的谓语动词用了现在完成时,也暗示前句的时态。
35. C. 考查交际用语。That suits me fine意为“这个时间对我非常合适。”
第五次参加奥运会的美国游泳健将戴拉?托雷斯是2008北京奥运会的最受瞩目的奥运巨星之一。41岁的戴拉?托雷斯在参加悉尼奥运会之后,就从美国游泳队退役。在复出后,她多次打破自己保持的游泳记录,并获得了参加北京奥运会的资格。在2008年的北京奥运会上,她与年轻的队友们合作,在4×100接力赛和
36. B. 下文多次谈到她参加游泳比赛,因此她是年龄最大的游泳运动员(swimmer)。
37. A. outstanding“突出的; 杰出的,为人瞩目的”。41岁的戴拉?托雷斯在2008年的北京奥运会获得三枚银牌的事迹为世人所关注。
38. C. 虽然她已经41岁,但是她的竞技状态绝佳,频频打破自己保持的世界记录,因此对她来说,年龄仅仅是一个数字而已。
39. D. 她要与比自己年轻20多岁的运动员进行比赛。
40. B. winning 表示“获得(金牌),赢得(比赛)”。
41. C. 戴拉用自己的比赛成绩证明了她绝非等闲之辈。prove“证明,证实”。
42. D. average与common和ordinary同义,表示“一般的,平凡的”。
43. A. While attending the University of Florida指在她上佛罗里达大学期间。attend表示“上(学),开(会)”。
44. B. compete in“参加”与take part in, participate in同义。
45. C. medals“奖牌”,下句的golds(金牌)为暗示。
46. D. competitive“竞争激烈的”。
47. A. after which 引导一个定语从句,which代替上句话的内容。
48. C. 下文中谈到她生孩子,因此这里是她退役后成了家。
49. B. set a new world record“创造新的世界记录”。
50. D. 句意为:在女儿出生后三周,她就开始参加比赛并且出人意料地创造新的世界记录。根据常情,女人刚刚产孩子后身体比较虚弱。因此她的突出成绩显得令人吃惊。
51. C. another表示“又一个,另一个”与 one more同义。
52. A. once again“又一次,再一次”。
53. C. secure“获得,得到,弄到手”。
54. D. Apart from“除……之外(还有)”表示附加,下文显然是讲述戴拉?托雷斯在体育比赛之外的其它工作。
55. B. appear“出现”,指她出现在电台的体育节目中担任评论员。
56. C. 推理判断题。前两段告诉我们Clay Dyer的基本身体状况。根据第三段的第一句话可知,作者被Clay Dyer的故事所吸引是因为他没有手臂和腿脚,只有残缺的1/3右臂,因此作者急于发现这样一个肢体严重残缺的人能做些什么呢?
57. D. 推理判断题。根据第三段的倒数第二句可知,Clay Dyer时不时跳入水中是为了使自己凉快一下。
58. A. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的一句"I want to do it with one hand the way they do it with two" 可知,Clay Dyer要像正常的垂钓者从事钓鱼活动,而不愿意搞任何特殊。其它选项的陈述与文章的原意不符。
59. B. 推理判断题。Inspiring“激励的, 令人鼓舞的”。根据最后一段中的His motto for life is "If I can, you can"(“如果我能,你也能”。) 他活着是为了激励他人。全文对Clay Dyer的描述使我们感受到Clay Dyer他虽然身体残缺,却用积极的心态生活着,因此他的例子对正常人也有激励作用。
61. D. 细节理解题。文章第三段指出在关键时刻要洗手,包括:触摸食物前、便后、给婴儿洗澡后等洗手。因此D洗刷餐具时可被排除。
62. B. 主旨大意题。第四段讲述了用肥皂洗手的目的是清除双手携带的致病细菌。
63. B. 推理判断题。根据第六段可判断B的陈述正确。其它的陈述与原文的意思不符。
64. D. 推理判断题。根据文章的第1至3段的内容可知,这种新的软件可用于数某块皮肤上的毛发的数量、还可辅助检验治疗秃头和脱毛霜的效果。因此可判断D的陈述符合文章原文的意思。
65. A. 推理判断题。 根据第五段的内容可知,这种新的软件主要依赖扫描仪在皮肤上拍摄的图像,根据头发的特点使用数学计算方法识别头发,因此扫描仪的作用是至关重要的。
66. D. 细节理解题。根据文章的9至11段可知,为了验证这种新软件的准确性,研究者采用了过时的数头发办法。他们请到12名志愿者参与试验,结果发现软件得到的结果可与人工数头发的结果相似。第九段中的helped by volunteers from neighboring labs who put their skins on the line for science一句表明志愿者提供自己的头发作为实验品。
67. B. 主旨大意题。全文的属于新闻报导,主要介绍澳大利亚和英国的研究者研制出的一种新的软件,它可以分析出某人的头发的数量。因此B项的陈述揭示出了文章的重要内容。
68. C. 猜测词义题。根据第一段的内容可知,我们每次应安排一周的工作计划,要优先考虑重要的事情,包括想完成的事情。可见prioritize意为:“把…… 放在优先次序, 优先考虑”。
69. A. 细节理解题。第三段中的Stressing out can lead to an early breakdown, which is definitely counter-productive when you have a list of things to do一句表明压力过大可导致人身体过早衰竭,不利于完成任务。
70. D. 推理判断题。根据第八段的内容可知,我们应该面对现实,不要对自己有过高的期望值,这样尽力做好力所能及的事情。
71. B. 主旨大意题。根据文章的内容,特别是结合第一段和最后一段,可判断作者的写作目的是给读者提议如何高效利用时间。
72. A. 推理判断题。根据文章的第一段的第二句话推测,Professional Travel Guide可提供在线的旅游计划资源,因此它应该是一家提供旅游咨讯的网站。
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C. 在文章推荐的第二处旅游景点(美属)维尔京群岛中,第一句话Though it’s the smallest of the
US Virgin Islands,
74. D. 细节理解题。根据第三处景点“Europe:Iceland”介绍的最后一句话可知,在春秋季节去冰岛旅游可以看到北极光。
75. B. 主旨大意题。根据文章的题目和内容,可概括文章的写作目的是提供关于生态旅游的信息,换言之,就是推荐一些生态旅游的去处。
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I would like to be a volunteer in my spare time. My reasons are as follows:
First of all, it is a good virtue to help others, even in modern society. We all need others’ help in case we get into trouble. Secondly, we are able to better ourselves by helping others because we gain valuable experience and build up our confidence while serving others. What’s more, volunteering makes us feel better about ourselves, thus making our life more enjoyable. More importantly, we can make the world a better place to live in by volunteering to improve it.
In summary, volunteering can make a difference to our life, so I think it is very rewarding to be a volunteer.