试题
一、阅读理解
1. On Nov 20, the world’s biggest international soccer tournament(大赛) kicked off in Qatar, in which 32 national teams compete with each other for about a month.
Different from previous World Cups, is the first held in the northern hemisphere(北半球) during winter. Does the change influence players and fans?
European Leagues face challenges
FIFA’s decision to move this year’s World Cup may upset European Leagues. Teams in European Leagues usually play their seasons from August to the following May.
During the last two months, they would be busy with domestic(国内的) competitions and group matches in the Champions and Europa League. But to prepare for the World Cup in the winter, many soccer clubs in Europe could face a six-week shutdown to provide players with enough time to recover. During this time, fans will be upset about the delay of domestic soccer matches.
Is a “black horse” likely to appear?
The answer is “yes”. Though the weather gets cooler in the winter, the conditions in Qatar are challenging for some teams. Take some players from European teams for example. They must transition(过渡) from much colder playing conditions, which will increase their sweat loss and influence their performance.
But this influence will likely not change the final result.
“This yeas World Cup falls on the world stop leagues’ mid-season. That means players are coming into this World Cup after playing 25 games. So they will be arriving fresh and excited. Their energy is going to beat the top level,” former England captain David Beckham told the AI Jazeera website. He added that the players from the elite(精英的) soccer clubs will perform better.
Watching matches with coldness
Traditionally, many Chinese soccer fans gather together in restaurants in the summer, with beer and peanut. But now the matches are in the deep night during winter, with the cold weather making it hard for friends to gather to watch matches together. To solve the
problem, some Chinese soccer fans joked on the internet that hotpot restaurants maybe the best places to watch the World Cup.
1. Why is this year World Cup different from others? A．It’s the first held in Qatar.
B．Up to 32 national teams compete in it.
C．It takes place in the winter of the northern hemisphere.
D．It lasts longer than before.
2. What challenge does European Leagues face about FIFA’s decision?
A．They have to call off domestic matches to build up the players’ strength. B．More fans will lose interest in their matches. C．They will provide more money to train their players. D．Many players won’t perform well as usual. 3. What did David Beckham’s word simply? A．The final result will be greatly changed. B．Some players will perform beyond their level.
C．Weather won’t have any effect on players’ performance. D．The time for this year World Cup is most suitable for players.
2. It was a cold, sunny December day when I set out for a run in Moab, Utah, with my dog, Taz. I often went for training runs by myself and had done this particular route before.
About an hour into my run along a remote canyon (峡谷) trail, I hit a piece of ice and then fell 60 feet into the canyon, landing on a ledge (岩脊) above a sheer (陡峭的) drop. I wasn’t paralyzed (瘫痪), but I was in great pain. Taz had managed to find his way back to me, so there must be away out of the canyon, but I couldn’t stand. I dragged myself to the bottom of the canyon. Every inch was an effort. Eventually, it got so dark that I had to stay where I was for the night, next to a puddle (水坑) of water. At night the temperature dropped below freezing. Taz stayed with me, providing some warmth.
The next morning, I couldn’t move at all. I tried to stay positive. I was sure
somebody would hear me screaming for help. The second night in the canyon seemed even longer and colder. The puddle tum ned to ice, and I had to crack through it to get water.
On the third day, I felt myself growing weaker. I was coming to accept the fact that I might die. In a last ditch effort, I called Taz over and told him to go and get help. Taz took off through the canyon and I lay there thinking about my family and friends. There was more that I wanted from life.
Taz returned, alone. Then I heard an engine in the distance. I cried with joy. It turned out that Taz had found a search and rescue team. I was airlifted to the hospital, where doctors found I had lost almost half the blood in my body. If the rescue team had arrived later, I wouldn’t have made it.
Ten years on, I still think about it every day. Taz is still a live — we’ll always have a special bond. Realizing you have a second chance at life puts things into perspective. 1. What happened when the author was running along a remote trail? A．He found a new route. B．His dog was lost. C．He fell into a canyon. D．The temperature dropped sharply. 2. How did the author get water when trapped in the canyon? A．By asking his dog for help. B．By breaking through some ice. C．By squeezing out some liquid of plants. D．By drinking some morning dew on the grass. 3. Why did the author send his dog to get help? A．People passing by failed to rescue him. B．His dog was familiar with his friends and family. C．His dog could find it swayback to him.
D．He had no choice but to make the last attempt.
4. Which of the following maybe the best title of the passage? A．A narrow escape B．My loyal friend C．A canyon adventure
D．Surviving the icebergs
3. A trip to Venice will now leave your wallet even emptier. Earlier this year, the city announced that anyone who enters Venice and doesn’t stay overnight is set to pay a fee ranging from 3 to 10euros (about 21 to 70 yuan), depending on factors such as advance booking and whether it peak season or if the city is very crowded. This rule will come into effect in January 2023.
According to The Associated Press, as mass tourism gained popularity in Venice in the mid-1960s, the number of visitors increased year by year. In 2019 the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were some 19 million day-trippers who visited the city. As more visitors come to enjoy the charm of the distinctive Italian city, lots of Venetian residents have been forced to leave their homes. According to CNN, due to congestion (拥堵) and the increasing costs of delivering food and other goods in car less Venice, around 70 percent of Venetian residents have left the city in the past 70 years.
The government hopes the new rule could help to adjust tourism in the city and “find a balance between Venetian residents and long-term and short-term visitors”, as noted by AP. The money they collect will be used to cleanup waste and maintain the heritage of the city.
Local Marco Malafante, who manages luxury vacation rentals (租赁) in the city, expressed his approval for the move. But a Venetian gondolier, simply called Cuba, was worried and thought the government moves would “commercialize (使商业化) ” the city and disturb the lives of ordinary people. “Entering Venice will be like entering a museum. I don’t think the measure will help the problem of transforming Venice into a Disneyland, with fake (假的) glass shops and piazza sellers replacing the old artisan (工匠) shops, “Cuba told CNN.
1. What message does the first paragraph convey to us? A．Visitors will spend more on a trip to Venice. B．The rule has been put into practices of ar. C．All people entering Venice are to be charged.
D．Visitors who book in advance can go on a trip to Venice for free.
2. Which has the similar, meaning to the underlined word “distinctive” in para. 3? A．Endangered. B．Unique. C．Challenging. D．Developed. 3. Why have more Venetian residents left their city in recent several decades? A．Travelling around without car costs them too much. B．They have found a better city to live in.
C．More visitors’ crowding in makes their life inconvenient.
D．More people suffer from hunger for lack of food.
4. What’s the residents’ attitude towards the new rule according to the last paragraph? A．Supportive. B．Negative. C．Confused. D．Mixed.
4. We truly are what we eat—and what our ancestors ate. Food has changed who we are and how we developed for hundreds of thousands of years. From processing (加工) to preserving to cooking, what humans did and continue to do to food played a big role in shaping our evolution (进化).
“Processed food isn’t just a modem invention. It’s as old as human itself and may have helped create our species,” wrote Nicholas Temple, author of The Best Before: The Evolution and Future of Processed Food for the BBC.
Although processing is viewed negatively nowadays, it was important to our
development as a species. Processing doesn’t necessarily mean adding chemicals. It also includes pounding or slicing or changing the food in anyway before eating. Compared to
our ancestors, modem humans’ teeth, jaws and faces have gotten smaller because of making food easier to chew, especially from cooking.
Cooking food was one of the biggest changes in human history. Researchers believe it could have occurred between 1.8 million to 400,000 years ago. Without cooking, an average person would have to eat around five kilos of raw (未加工的) food to survive and will have to spend most of the day eating. Also, up to 50% of women who only eat raw foods develop a condition that signals that the body can’t support a pregnancy (怀孕) —a major problem for evolution, according to Science American. Processing food leads to a huge gain in leisure time. The less time people spent chewing, the more time they had to develop complex spoken language. Cooking food also breaks down its cells. So our stomachs need to work less to absorb the nutrients and save more energy, which could then be used to power a large brain.
Processed food actually shaped us as a species and made us human—the only species on earth who can cook.
1. Why are modern humans’ teeth and jaws smaller? A．Because they look much more beautiful. B．Because they are suitable for cooked food. C．Because humans become small in size. D．Because humans have to adapt to modern life. 2. What problem does eating raw food cause? A．It takes people much time and energy. B．It stops the evolution of human beings. C．It causes people’s stomach to work less. D．Its lows the development of written language. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A．Only modern people process food. B．Some animals can cook food as humans. C．Processed food is of great value to humans.
D．People began to process food in recent years. 4. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To introduce various ways to process food in human history. B．To uncover the details about the development of human food. C．To present the findings of a study about food in human history. D．To explain the importance of processed food to human beings.
二、七选五
5. Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, spend more time at the gym or learn a language, turning bad habits into good ones is all about self-control. Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. 1 So we’re constantly having to weigh whether we’d rather wait for the reward or have that chocolate chip cookie right now.
Michael Inzlicht is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a self-control researcher. He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practice it. 2 When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you, like studying, working hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it. Inzlicht says that these types of individuals(个体) generally have what’s called “trait self-control” meaning it’s an aspect of their personality.
3 A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behavior you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop. For example,
Inzlicht says that when we get paid to make life changes, we’re more likely to make them. Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come. 4 Another tip for success, says Inzlicht, is setting realistic goals. Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated(沮丧) with yourself for not changing overnight. 5 If you’re building self-control in losing weight, for instance, don’t try switching to nothing but fruits and vegetables all at once because it’s too dramatic a change—not to mention unsustainable.
A．But it doesn’t mean you can do nothing about it. B．Frustration will prevent you from sticking to the change. C．Actually, there is not much to do with self-control improvement. D．Even a small amount of money can motivate people to work out. E．They’re keeping the good habits all the time without much effort. F．Don’t be afraid of frustration for it is necessary for your improvement. G．But the problem is that we’re usually only rewarded for it in the future.
三、完形填空
6. In the August sun, it’s very hot in my car. Tm in Vancouver, approaching the Knight Street Bridge as I try to get home after work. Traffic is slowing down and then it comes to a full stop. I’m _________even before getting on the bridge.
Seconds pass. Minutes pass. I stare at the endless rows of vehicles,_________. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks glittering(闪光) in the sun, I start _________—299, 300, 301—and I give up. Suddenly I remember I’m one of the 300 helpless drivers. When the cars do move, I move_________, making sure not to bump into other vehicles. Finally, I_________it on to the bridge. The traffic is still crawling at a snail’s pace. Tired and hungry, I become very _________. Just then, I hear a faint(微弱的)sound in the distance. The sound gradually becomes_________, until I can identify it as an
_________vehicle approaching from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no room for us to move. But I’m wrong. Every single car_________, yet
carefully, moves to the side. Without thinking, I follow suit. The lane remains open for a few seconds during which the ambulance __________ through. Afterward, every car moves back into formation(队形) . We__________the emergency lane, ready to continue our patient wait. Back in my spot, I’m awestruck. I forget my__________and hunger. My anxiety is gone. I start__________on what 300 fellow drivers and l just did.
Despite our exhaustion, we __________decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our compassion(同情心) and
intelligence, requiring no directives. Although I may seem alone stuck on the bridge, I’m__________to all the other drivers. Together we could make the impossible possible. 1.
A．dragged 2.
A．delighted 3.
A．counting 4.
A．curiously 5. A．get 6.
A．angry 7.
A．weaker 8.
A．emergency 9.
A．quickly
B．shouted B．depressed B．crying B．nervously B．make B．awkward
B．heavier B．police B．slowly
C．hit C．frightened C．commenting
C．carefully C．carry C．anxious C．bigger C．garbage C．casually
D．stuck D．excited D．leaving D．quickly D．push D．outgoing D．louder D．multipurpose
D．perfectly
10.
A．crashes 11.
A．make up 12.
A．curiosity 13.
A．debating 14.
A．hardly 15.
A．connected
B．flashes B．give up B．anxiety B．advising B．collectively
B．used
C．cuts C．close up C．amazement C．impressing C．gradually C．familiar
D．crawl D．clean up D．tiredness D．reflecting D．officially D．equal
四、用单词的适当形式完成短文
7. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Lying near mountains and Taihu Lake, Li yang 1 (consider) an important place in the Yangtze River Delta region with an 2 (impress) environment. But places with excellent natural scenery are often hard to reach due to geographical barriers (障碍). Therefore, Li yang No. 1 Road was built as a way for citizens and tourists to get close 3 nature. The 365-kilometer road 4 (connect) 98 villages, over 220 rural tourist attractions, and seven neighbouring counties and cities. 5 (view) platforms, campgrounds, cafes and other facilities (设施) were built along the road to make it 6 better experience for tourists. In the first half of 2021, despite the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, Li yang still received 4.8 million tourists and tourism revenue (收入) hit 5.7 billion yuan. Li yang No. 1 Roadis also called “Rainbow Highway” because of the red, yellow and blue lines 7 (paint) in some sections, 8 is the first road in China with three colored dividing lines.
Not only has Li yang No. 1 Road helped with the 9 (grow) of tourism for local business owners and farmers, but 10 (it) iconic (标志性的) rainbow lines have made it an attraction in its own right.
五、其他应用文
8. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jane得知你上周乘火车到西安旅游，发来邮件问你的旅游情况。请用英语给她回一封邮件，介绍你一路上的所见所闻及你的感受。 注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数。
参考词汇：the Terracotta Warriors兵马俑；Big Wild Goose Pagoda大雁塔； Flatbread in mutton soup羊肉泡馍 Dear Jane,
I’m glad to receive your letter.
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I sincerely hope you can travel to China if you are free. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours, Li Hua
六、读后续写
9. 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。
On the first day of the summer holiday, David and Roy were talking in front of his yard, waiting for their friends. “Do you all agree, then?” asked David. “We will go for a long cycle ride during the holidays. I expect the other three will agree. We can ask them when they come.”
“But what about Sammy?” said Roy. “He hasn’t got a bicycle. His father can’t afford to buy him one.”
“Oh, we hadn’t thought of that,” said David thoughtfully. “I wonder if we can borrow one for him.” At that moment Robert, Henry and Sammy arrived.
“You three are late,” said Roy. “What happened to you?”
“We had to come round the long way,” said Robert “The old bridge over the stream has fallen apart.”
“And that means we had to walk an extra quarter of a mile and use the other bridge,” added Henry. “The stream must be nearly five feet deep after all this rain.”
“Don’t worry,” said David. “The Village Council(委员会) will soon build another one.”
“Oh no,” replied Henry quickly. “My father has already asked about that. There isn’t enough money this year.” The boys were silent for a moment.
“I wonder who built that old bridge,” Robert said. “It was only a few tree trunks(树干) held together with some nails.” Then an ideas truck him. “Do you think we could rebuild it?”
“How wide is the gap?” asked David. “About ten yards, I think,” replied Robert.
“You know…” David paused. “I think we could do it，if we planned it properly and could borrow the tools.”
“And if we could get the timber(原木),” added Roy. “And if I could persuade my father to help. He is a carpenter(木匠), after all.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The boys started to consider the idea seriously.
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The next Wednesday, everything was ready and many villagers also came to help.
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