1、英语试卷注意事项:1答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。2每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。3.考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)注意,听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上,听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每题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
2、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。1 What is the mans wife?A. A writer. B. A housewife. C. A babysitter.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.The final exam. B.The holiday plan. C. Sights in Europe.3. What is the woman asking about?A.Moving tips. B. Good movers. C.Moving plans.4.How can we d
3、escribe the lecturer?A.He is hard-working. B.He is well-off. C. He is honest.5.How did the woman feel about her sons return?A.Excited. B.Regretted. C.Shocked.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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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
4、。听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7题。6.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Go to bed early. B. Take the pills three times a day.C. Have a further physical examination.7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Customer and assistant.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10
5、题。8. Why is the woman going to Quebec?A.To find a better job. B.To get further education. C.To attend her friends wedding.9.Which language is the woman good at?A.French. B. English. C.Spanish.10. What do we know about Montreal?A.It is the capital of the province of Quebec.B.It is the biggest city in
6、 the province of Quebec.C. It is the largest French-speaking city in the world.听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13题。11.When does this conversation take place?A.At the New Years Eve. B. A week after Christmas. C.Not long before Christmas.12.How much money is usually spent on Christmas in the mans family?A. About $550.
7、 B.About $1, 000. C. About $1,100.13.What does the woman think of Christmas?A.It is a holiday only for kids.B. It is a holiday when happiness is spread.C. It is a holiday to promote economic boom.听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16题。14.What is the man upset about?A.His missing a live broadcast. B.The failure of a bas
8、cball team.C.Baseballs getting less popular.15.What is the womans opinion about the US team?A.They lacked team spirit. B.They didnt fight to the end.C.They were narrowly defeated.16.How is baseball in China?A.It has few fans. B.It is seldom played. C.It is gaining popularity.听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20题。17.Ho
9、w many people live in Hay-on-Wye?A.2,000. B.1,400. C.1,300.18.Which bookstore sells crime and detective books?A.Murder and Mayhem. B.Hay Castle Bookshop. C. Welsh-English Bookshop.19.What can you find in an honesty book shop?A.Security cameras. B.A cashier counter. C. A collection box for money.20.W
10、hat can bookworms do during the literary festival?A.Hear writers singing. B. Attend lectures. C. Print reading materials.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30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。AFour of the Most Magical Movies from Your ChildhoodWhether it was the enchanting characters, the memora
11、ble scenes or simply because it was the first film mum or dad took you to, these are the movies that have lelt the most lasting impressions over the decades.Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory“I loved it for two reasons. First, it showed a wonderful, loving extended family. I was fascinated by their
12、 kitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept. Second, inside the chocolate factory was what all children dreamed of. The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world.” Margaret McKeeDumbo“For a kid who often felt like he didnt fit in, and wasnt go
13、od at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.” Lorraine Cormack“I loved Dumbo as it showed those who are bullied can win if they believe they can.” Mary MadiganThe Never Ending Story“It has to be the most magical movie from my era. The story has eve
14、rything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical flying dog and an interesting ending. Our family continue to watch it today.” Aaron ElliottThe Sound of Music“When I was young, movies were a treat, with lollies, friends and a canvas seat. There was a special one that I did adore, and many
15、times Ive gone back for more. The songs, the scenery and the storyline always transport me to another time. It is such a classic that my memories of it are so fantastic.” Joanne Carter1. What does “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” concern?A. An adventurous trip.B. A fantastic world.C. A mysterio
16、us friend.D. An unexpected incident.2. Which movie may appeal to a child lacking confidence?A. Dumbo.B. The Never Ending Story.C. The Sound of Music.D. Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory.3. What does Aaron Elliott think of “The Never Ending Story”?A. It is full of unrealistic things.B. It meets all
17、his expectations.C. It influences people of all ages.D. It is the most meaningful movie.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部童年时期最神奇的电影,并介绍了人们喜欢它们的原因。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”部分关键句“The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world.”可知,欢乐糖果屋这部电影
18、把我从童年的烦恼中带进了一个仙境般的世界里。由此可知,欢乐糖果屋这部电影和一个奇妙的世界有关。故选B项。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据“Dumbo”部分关键句“For a kid who often felt like he didnt fit in, and wasnt good at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.”可知,对于一个经常觉得自己不合群,也不擅长任何事孩子来说,通过看小飞象可以发现自己的才华,变得被人喜爱和赞美。由此可知,小飞象这部
19、电影可以吸引缺乏自信的孩子。故选A项。【3题详解】推理判断题。根据“The Never Ending Story”部分关键句“The story has everything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical flying dog and an interesting ending.”可知,这部电影讲述的故事包括了一个孩子所能要求的一切:一个伟大的故事、一个神话般的飞狗和一个有趣的结局。由此可推断出,Aaron Elliott认为大魔域这部电影满足了他所有的期望。故选B项。B“No more broken plates,you
20、 understand?”I could make little sense of the broken English that spat from his mouth.It was a Friday night in Little Tokyo,and while families were eating five-star meals in the front dining room, a 14-year-old boy was in the back washing their dishes. The shattered plate was only one of the many wo
21、rries fighting continuously inside my head for attention - there was the Advanced Placement United States history midterm,a low grade in calculus,a little brother getting into trouble and a dozen other smaller but pressing concerns.It was 12 am when my shift finally ended. I boarded the bus home and
22、 took out my notes to study. I got the usual looks from people fresh out of bars or parties because of my smelly clothes after a hard nights work. Their stares didnt bother me at all.I was tired of my dad coming home late at night with burn scars from work.Something had to change and I knew it fell
23、to me to start that change.Fortunately,I also knew I had commitment,desire and courage in my blood. My grandfather was part of the first wave of Mexican immigrants that settled in Los Angeles.He returned home to a small village in Oaxaca,with his savings and tales of the land of opportunity.Both of
24、my parents left Oaxaca in their early teenage years and began working long hours in Los Angeles,as a cook and a maid.The work moral rules were passed down generations,from the cornfields in Oaxaca,to the restaurants in Los Angeles,to the classroom,which helped me thrive both in school and work.On th
25、is particular night,as I walked through the front door at home,I saw an uplifting surprise : my family had fallen asleep waiting up for me despite their own long day.Watching them snoring and breathing slowly sparked a yawn,which reminded me of my bodys delayed exhaustion.However,it would be a while
26、 before I could join them in sleep.I had an essay due early the next morning,and Ms.DePalo wouldnt accept late work.4. What was the author doing in Little Tokyo?A. He was washing plates.B. He was eating a meal.C. He was learning English.D. He was taking an exam.5. What can we learn about the authors
27、 parents?A. They were born in Los Angeles.B. They made a fortune in Oaxaca.C. They cared little about the author.D. They worked hard to earn a living.6. Which of the following can be used to describe the author?A. Patient and obedient.B. Ambitious and talented.C. Emotional and sensitive.D. Diligent
28、and considerate.7. What can we infer about the author from this text?A. He was often looked down upon by his friends.B. He was inspired by his elder generations to better his life.C. He couldnt focus on study with so many worries in his mind.D. He did a part-time job in the restaurant where his fath
29、er worked.【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了他和他的家人作为墨西哥移民在洛杉矶辛苦工作努力改善生活的故事。【4题详解】细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“It was a Friday night in Little Tokyo,while families were eating five-star meals in the front dining room, a 14-year-old boy was in the back washing their dishes.”可知,小东京的一个周五晚上,当一家人在前面的餐厅里享用五星级的
30、大餐时,一个14岁的男孩(即作者自己)在后面在洗盘子,即作者在Little Tokyo洗盘子,故选A项。【5题详解】推理判断题。由第五段句子“Both of my parents left Oaxaca in their early teenage years and began working long hours in Los Angeles,as a cook and a maid.The work moral rules were passed down generations,from the cornfields in Oaxaca,to the restaurants in Lo
31、s Angeles,to the classroom,which helped me thrive both in school and work.”可知,作者的父母在十几岁的时候就离开了自己的故乡瓦哈卡,并开始在洛杉矶做厨师和女佣,工作时间很长。作者的父母从瓦哈卡的玉米地,到洛杉矶的餐馆,再到课堂,帮助作者在学校和工作中茁壮成长。由此可推知,作者的父母为了改善家人的生活而辛苦工作,即努力工作以谋生,故选D项。【6题详解】推理判断题。由第三段第二句“I boarded the bus home and took out my notes to study.”和最后一段“However,it w
32、ould be a while before I could join them in sleep.I had an essay due early the next morning,and Ms.DePalo wouldnt accept late work.”可知,作者在回家的公交车上拿起笔记学习,在回到家后,作者非常疲惫,但是他并没有直接去睡觉,而是去完成老师布置的一篇作为,可推知作者很勤勉用功。由第三段倒数第二句“I was tired of my dad coming home late at night with burn scars from work.”和最后一段第一句“.as
33、 I walked through the front door at home,I saw an uplifting surprise : my family had fallen asleep waiting up for me despite their own long day.”可知,作者厌倦了父亲带着工作留下的烧伤疤痕深夜回家,表达了作者对父亲的心疼体贴,且当作者回到家后看到熟睡的父母很是振奋惊喜,可以看出作者希望父母在劳累的一天工作后可以睡觉休息,而不是等作者回家。这些都可以看出作者对父母的体贴,故选D项。【7题详解】推理判断题。由第三段最后一句“Something had to
34、 change and I knew it fell to me to start that change.”可知,有些事情必须改变,作者知道他必须开始改变,从而改善生活。另由第四段第一句“Fortunately,I also knew I had commitment,desire and courage in my blood.”可知,幸运的是,作者也知道他的血液里有承诺、渴望和勇气。根据第五段“The work moral rules were passed down generations”工作道德准则代代相传。由此判断出他受到老一辈人的激励,要改善自己的生活。故选B项。【点睛】CIt
35、s long been understood that there is a connection between memory problems and diabetes(糖尿病), a disorder characterized by excessively high blood sugar.Sugar provides the body with fuel for various processes, including memory processing. In fact, glucose(葡萄糖)carried in the blood stream supplies the br
36、ain with 90 percent of the energy it requires to function properly.In order to fuel those processes, glucose has to get from the blood to the tissues, where it can be broken down and put to work. High blood sugar levels, such as in diabetes, are an indicator that a body is experiencing difficulty mo
37、ving sugar from the blood to the tissues.However, some non-diabetics have a less severe form of high blood sugar, a condition called impaired glucose tolerance. And it is this condition that seems to be the cause of memory problems in a significant number of non-diabetic elderly people who experienc
38、e memory difficulties.Subjects were given glucose intravenously(静脉注射), and then researchers measured how quickly glucose moved from the blood to the tissues. Next, the subjects were tested for overall cognitive functioning and the ability to recall short paragraphs. It turned out that subjects who s
39、cored lowest in memory recall tests also showed impaired glucose tolerance.In addition, brain scans demonstrated that these same subjects each had a significantly smaller hippocampus, a brain area important to learning and memory. The researchers hypothesize that impaired glucose tolerance may over
40、time cause damage and atrophy (萎缩) to the hippocampus.What can a body do to prevent this? A healthy diet and exercise can help maintain good glucose tolerance, perhaps preventing gradual memory decline.8. What does a high blood sugar level suggest?A. A body has already developed diabetes.B. Problems
41、 arise when glucose is transported.C. Glucose begins to reproduce itself in the blood stream.D. Fewer fuels are needed for a body to function properly.9. What do we know about impaired glucose tolerance?A. It may gradually cause damage to peoples brains.B. It is associated with a minor disorder of b
42、lood pressure.C. People with this condition have a high risk of falling down.D. It is an acute disease caused by a shortage of regular workout.10. What does the underlined word “hypothesize” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Explain in detail.B. Jump to a conclusion.C. Make an assumption.D. Declare with certai
43、nty.11. What is this text mainly about?A. The causes and symptoms of diabetes.B. An experiment to find a cure for diabetes.C. The connection between memory and sugar.D. A study to differ diabetes from impaired glucose tolerance.【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. C【解析】这是一篇说明文。长期以来,人们一直认为记忆力问题和糖尿病(一种以血糖过高为特征的疾病)
44、之间存在联系。糖为身体各种过程提供燃料,包括记忆过程。文章主要介绍了一项针对记忆力和糖之间关系的研究过程,研究人员推测,糖耐量受损可能会导致海马的损伤和萎缩。以及提出解决办法。【8题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“High blood sugar levels, such as in diabetes, are an indicator that a body is experiencing difficulty moving sugar from the blood to the tissues.”可知高血糖水平,如糖尿病,是一个信号,表明身体将糖从血液输送到组织有困难。由此可知,高血糖意味
45、着葡萄糖在运输过程中会出现问题。故选B。【9题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“However, some non-diabetics have a less severe form of high blood sugar, a condition called impaired glucose tolerance. And it is this condition that seems to be the cause of memory problems in a significant number of non-diabetic elderly people who experience m
46、emory difficulties.(不过,有些非糖尿病患者的高血糖情况不太严重,这种情况叫做葡萄糖耐量受损。而在相当多的非糖尿病老人中,出现记忆障碍的原因似乎正是这种情况)”以及倒数第二段“In addition, brain scans demonstrated that these same subjects each had a significantly smaller hippocampus, a brain area important to learning and memory. The researchers hypothesize that impaired gluco
47、se tolerance may over time cause damage and atrophy (萎缩) to the hippocampus.(此外,脑部扫描显示,这些受试者的海马体明显更小,海马体是大脑中对学习和记忆很重要的区域。研究人员推测,随着时间的推移,糖耐量受损可能会导致海马的损伤和萎缩)”由此可知,糖耐量受损可能会逐渐对人的大脑造成损害。故选A。【10题详解】词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“In addition, brain scans demonstrated that these same subjects each had a significantly smalle
48、r hippocampus, a brain area important to learning and memory.( 此外,脑部扫描显示,这些受试者的海马体明显更小,海马体是大脑中对学习和记忆很重要的区域)”以及后文“that impaired glucose tolerance may over time cause damage and atrophy (萎缩) to the hippocampus.”可知研究人员根据脑部扫描显示对学习和记忆有关的海马体缩小了这一结果,进行假设,随着时间的推移,糖耐量受损可能会导致海马的损伤和萎缩。由此可知,画线词意思为“假设”。故选C。【11题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段“Its long been understood that there is a connection between memory problems and diabetes(糖尿病), a disorder characterized by excessively high blood sugar.Sugar provides