1、预测综合卷一(满分：100 分 限时：90 分钟)一、单项填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)1.She clearly knows she lacks the skills to _ this task，but recognizes that her cousin can help her.A.demonstrate B.withdrawC.accomplish D.accumulate答案 C 句意：她清楚地知道她缺少完成这个任务的能力，但是她意识到她的堂姐可以帮她。accomplish “完成” ，符合语境。 demonstrate “展示” ；withdraw “撤退
2、” ；accumulate “积累” 。2.The cost of living in big cities _ steadily for many years，and it has led some youths to drop out of the big city race.A.is climbing B.is being climbedC.has been climbing D.has been climbed答案 C 根据题意可知，主语 cost 与谓语动词 climb 之间是主动关系，可以排除 B、D 两项；根据句中的时间状语 for many years 可知，此处表示许多年来大
3、城市里的生活开支一直都在稳定上涨，故应用现在完成进行时表示从过去某时到现在一直都在进行且有可能继续下去的动作。3.A hurricane struck the east coast and the Red Cross _ for help for victims，over two million dollars have been raised.A.has appealed B.appealedC.to appeal D.appealing答案 D 句意：一场飓风袭击了东海岸，红十字会呼吁救助灾民，筹集了200 多万美元。分析句子结构可知，the Red Cross _ for help fo
4、r victims是独立主格结构，且 the Red Cross 和 appeal 是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词形式作状语。故选 D 项。4._ you recognize an idiom when it is being used，it is easy to misunderstand what you read or hear.A.Although B.BecauseC.Unless D.While答案 C 句意：除非你在一个习语得以使用时认识它，否则你就很容易误解你所读到的或听到的。根据句意，此处表示“如果不，除非” ，故要用unless。although “尽管” ；becaus
5、e “因为” ；while “当时候” ，均不符合句意。5.Stephen Hawking devoted himself to scientific research before becoming one of the greatest physicists.Thats it._.A.Two heads are better than oneB.One false move may lose the gameC.All things are difficult before they are easyD.Champions are made when no one is watching答
6、案 D 句意：斯蒂芬 霍金在成为一位最伟大的物理学家之前致力于科学研究。就是这样。十年寒窗无人问，一朝夺魁天下知。Two heads are better than one“两人智慧胜一人” ；One false move may lose the game“一着不慎，满盘皆输” ；All things are difficult before they are easy“万事开头难” ；Champions are made when no one is watching“十年寒窗无人问，一朝夺魁天下知” 。根据语境可知选 D 项。6._ you try to do something bey
7、ond what you have already mastered，you will never grow.A.Once B.If C.Because D.Unless答案 D 句意：除非你努力做超出你掌握的事情，否则你永远不会成长。once 意为“一旦” ；if 意为“如果” ；because 意为“因为” ；unless 意为“除非” 。根据句意可知应选 D 项。7.John，I think honesty is the best policy for my coming interview.Well，that rule _ everyone.But be flexible then.A
8、.caters to B.appeals toC.applies to D.objects to答案 C 句意：约翰，我认为在我接下来的面试中，诚实是最好的原则。嗯，这个原则适用于每一个人。不过那时要灵活变通。A 项意为“迎合” ；B 项意为 “对有吸引力” ；C 项意为“适用于，申请” ；D 项意为“反对” 。根据句意可知，C 项正确。8.If they throw stones at you，dont throw back.Use them to build your own foundation _.A.somehow B.anywayC.instead D.nevertheless答案
9、 C 句意：如果他们朝你扔石头，不要(把石头)扔回去。相反，用这些石头建造你自己的房基。somehow “不知何故” ； anyway “无论如何” ；instead “反而，相反” ；nevertheless “不过，然而” 。9.It is not only blind men who make such stupid mistakes.People who can see sometimes act _.A.just foolishly B.less foolishlyC.as foolishly D.so foolishly答案 C 句意：犯这样愚蠢的错误的不只是盲人。看得见的人有时表
10、现得(和盲人)一样愚蠢。本句考查了 as.as.结构，含义为“和一样” 。句中省略了 as blind men，补充完整则为.act as foolishly as blind men。10.Though lacking the necessary work experience，my cousin got the job _ her confidence and flexibility.A.in terms of B.in response toC.by virtue of D.with respect to答案 C 句意：尽管缺乏必要的工作经验，但是我表妹凭借自信和灵活获得了工作。by v
11、irtue of 意为 “凭借，由于” ，符合语境。in terms of 意为“就而言，谈及” ；in response to 意为“对作出反应” ；with respect to 意为“关于” 。11.The man was in a _ condition with severe injuries to his legs after being attacked by a shark in far north Queensland.A.skeptical B.criticalC.practical D.physical答案 B 句意：在昆士兰州的远北地区被鲨鱼袭击后，这个人的腿部严重受伤
12、，病情危急。skeptical “怀疑的” ；critical “(病情)危急的，决定性的” ；practical “适用的，实际的” ；physical “物理学的，身体的，物质的” 。根据句意，B 项符合语境。12.In my opinion，ones individual income does not wholly reflect the extent _ ones self-value and social value are realized.A.of which B.with whichC.on which D.to which答案 D 句意：在我看来，一个人的个人收入不能完全反
13、映出他的自我价值以及社会价值的实现程度。此处是“介词关系代词(which)”引导的定语从句，先行词为 the extent，to the extent “达到程度”是固定搭配，所以本题选D。13.Hard work，along with dedicated revolutionary spirit is the fundamental guarantee of success，which is _ we should learn from the pioneers participating in the Long March.A.that B.where C.what D.how答案 C 句
14、意：艰苦奋斗与甘于奉献的革命精神是成功的根本保证，这是我们应该从参加长征的先驱们身上学习的东西。空处在句中引导表语从句，且在从句中作 learn 的宾语，表示“所的东西” ，故用 what。14.The quiet life of the country has never had _ to me in that I have always regarded the country as something you look at through a train window.A.appeal B.appetite C.affection D.application答案 A 句意：平静的乡村生
15、活从来没有吸引过我，因为我一直认为乡村是你透过火车窗户看见的事物。appeal 意为“吸引力，感染力” ；appetite 意为“欲望，胃口” ；affection 意为“喜爱，慈爱” ；application 意为“应用，运用，申请” 。15.Sharon，why is the man so upset now?His wallet，mobile phone and ID card _，the police are investigating and will send him to a social assistance station.A.was stolen B.stolenC.bei
16、ng stolen D.having stolen答案 B 句意：莎伦，为什么那个人现在如此难过？他的钱包、手机和身份证被偷了，警方正在调查，将会把他送到社会救助站。His wallet，mobile phone and ID card 与 steal 是被动关系，故用 stolen 构成独立主格结构。二、完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分)A 4-year-old girl named Norah and her new friend Mr.Dan have given us the glimmer of humanity we desperately need rig
17、ht now.A chance meeting in the grocery store pushes the _16_ of depression aside and ends up changing a life.Norahs mother，Tara Wood，wrote on Facebook that her daughter seemed magnetically _17_ to the man when they passed by him at the store.So much so that she stood up in the cart and waved _18_， “
18、Hi，old person! Its my birthday today！”The mans expression _19_ and his face lit up when he realized she was speaking to him.“Well，hello ，little lady! And how old are you today？” he asked.They _20_ for a few seconds and it was super adorable.They continued on their way but a few minutes later，Norah a
19、sked if she could hug and take a _21_ with the man，whom they now call “Mr.Dan”.They _22_ together and then hugged each other like they were long lost friends.When she thanked Mr.Dan，Wood received a _23_ she wasnt expecting.He shed tears and said “No，thank YOU.This has been the best day Ive had in a
20、long time.Youve made me so _24_，Ms.Norah.”_25_ by the encounter， Wood later posted the photos on Facebook and that night received a private message from someone who _26_ knows Mr.Dan.It _27_ his wife passed away earlier this year，leaving him in deep _28_.The friend said she was sure Norah touched hi
21、s heart，_29_ the chance meeting was something he “needed”.Wood got Mr.Dans phone number and called him a few days later.They met for lunch the following week and have seen each other on numerous occasions _30_even celebrating his 82nd birthday together.“You guys，I CANNOT _31_ the friendship between
22、Norah and Mr.Dan.I _32_ every time theyre togetherits so pure，simple and perfect， ” Wood wrote.Hugs can be physical such as those _33_ with an intimate partner，family member or friend; or they can be symbolic such as the _34_ that someone needs a word of encouragement or a helping hand.Hugs can be t
23、he interweaving threads that _35_ the fabric of our communities and our society.Hugs are so powerful that they can shake us to the core and wake up the humanity within.【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文，讲述了一个小女孩和一位丧偶老人在杂货店偶然相遇后结交为朋友的故事。16.A.ceilings B.curtainsC.symptoms D.depths答案 B 根据后面的“ends up changing a life”可知，老人和小
24、女孩在杂货店的一次偶遇拉开了抑郁的幕布(curtains)，改变了生活。ceiling “天花板” ；symptom “症状” ；depth “深度” 。17.A.drawn B.led C.dragged D.introduced答案 A 根据句子中的“magnetically”(有磁力地)可知，小女孩在杂货店经过老人身旁时，被老人吸引住了。be drawn to “被吸引” 。18.A.curiously B.oddlyC.excitedly D.greedily答案 C 根据后面打招呼的内容可知，小女孩很激动地(excitedly)向老人挥手打招呼。curiously “好奇地” ；od
25、dly “古怪地，怪异地 ”；greedily “贪婪地” 。19.A.darkened B.frozeC.betrayed D.softened答案 D 根据后面的“his face lit up”可知，老人见到一个小女孩和自己打招呼，他的表情一下子温和(softened)起来。20.A.chatted B.greetedC.inquired D.negotiated答案 A 打过招呼之后，一老一少聊起天(chatted)来，场面特别温馨。greet “打招呼” ；inquire “咨询 ”；negotiate “协商” 。21.A.walk B.picture C.rest D.surve
26、y答案 B 小女孩问自己是否可以和老人拥抱并合影(picture)。walk “散步” ；rest “体息” ； survey “调查” 。22.A.posed B.gatheredC.cheered D.clapped答案 A 因为要合影，所以他们都摆了一个姿势(posed)，并且拥抱，像失散多年的老友。gather “聚集” ；cheer “欢呼” ；clap “鼓掌” 。23.A.present B.commentC.complaint D.response答案 D 小女孩的母亲感谢老人时却收到了一个意想不到的反应(response)。present “礼物” ；comment “评论”
27、 ；complaint “抱怨” 。24.A.awkward B.delightedC.clumsy D.proud答案 B 此处指“你让我这么高兴” 。故选 B 项。awkward “尴尬的” ；clumsy “笨拙的” ；proud “自豪的” 。25.A.Influenced B.EncouragedC.Touched D.Reminded答案 C 小女孩的母亲感动(Touched)于这次偶遇，随后便把孩子和老人的合影传到了 Facebook 上面。 26.A.personally B.merelyC.gradually D.eventually答案 A 那天晚上，她收到了一位私下认识
28、Dan 先生的网友的信息。故选 A项。merely “仅仅” ；gradually “逐渐” ；eventually “最后” 。27.A.figures out B.makes outC.brings out D.turns out答案 D 这里是固定句型 It turns out(that).“结果是” 。故选 D 项。figure out “计算出” ；make out “理解，辨认出” ；bring out “出版，取出(某物)” 。28.A.water B.thoughtC.depression D.shame答案 C 原来，年初的时候，老人的妻子去世了，使得他陷入深深的抑郁(dep
29、ression)之中。第一段中的“depression”亦是提示。water “水” ；thought “想法” ；shame “羞耻” 。29.A.predicting B.addingC.interpreting D.claiming答案 B 这位朋友说，她确信 Norah 感动了他，并补充说(adding)predict “预测” ；interpret “诠释，口译” ；claim “宣称” 。30.A.before B.yet C.since D.thus答案 C 从那以后(since)，他们在众多场合见面。31.A.develop B.handleC.spoil D.deepen答案
30、 B 伙计们，我无法应对(handle)Norah 和 Dan 先生之间的友谊。develop “发展，培养” ；spoil “破坏” ；deepen “加深” 。 32.A.panic B.hesitate C.pray D.cry答案 D 每次看到他们在一起，我都落泪(cry)。panic “惊恐” ；hesitate “犹豫” ；pray “祈祷” 。33.A.shared B.confirmedC.identified D.cooperated答案 A 拥抱有时会是身体上的，就像我们和亲密的伴侣、家人或朋友之间分享(shared)的那样。 confirm “证实” ；identify
31、“鉴定，确认” ；cooperate “合作” 。34.A.approval B.promiseC.consequence D.recognition答案 D 此处指“识别出(recognition) 某个人需要一句鼓励，或者需要一只援助的手” 。35.A.produce B.arrangeC.strengthen D.rebuild答案 C 拥抱有时会是交织的线，使得我们社区和社会的架构更加稳固(strengthen)。 三、阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AChicago_Doctor_InventsAffordable Hearing AidSuperb Per
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39、igh quality.C.The expense of the hearing aid isnt covered by health insurance policies.D.High-priced hearing aids couldnt be easily assessed on the market.答案 B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“many of his patients would benefit.couldnt afford the expense”及第三段中的“He evaluated all the high-priced.lightweight appearance”可
40、推知，他发明 MDHearingAid AIR 是为了向病人提供质优价廉的助听器。故选 B 项。37.According to the passage，which of the following about MDHearingAid AIR is TRUE?A.Its price is approximately $3，500.B.Patients can pay for it after they have tried it for 45 days.C.Annoying background noise doesnt exist in the hearing aid.D.Its not e
41、asy for others to notice a patient wearing the hearing aid.答案 D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“called MDHearingAid AIR for its virtually invisible，lightweight appearance”可知，该款助听器是隐形的，即别人不容易注意到病人戴这种助听器。故选 D 项。BBritains housing crisis has reached a new peak with the average Londoner now needing a massive 14 times thei
42、r annual salary to afford to buy in the capital.The research shows the crisis isnt limited to London eithermany other cities，including Cambridge and Oxford，also have double-digit price to earnings ratios.Across the UK as a whole，people now need on average six-and-a-half times their annual salary to
43、buy their own home.As a result of being unable to afford to buy in the southern cities，families are being forced to move out to areas where house prices are lower.But this is putting increasing pressure on prices in cities such as Manchester and Birmingham where house price inflation is set to rocke
44、t.“Regional cities have more attractive affordability levels and house prices have a significant potential upside for growth in the near term subject to (受 支配) the outlook for the economy， ” Richard Donnell from Hometrack said.In a bid to ease the increasing pressure in the Britains housing market，e
45、arlier this week Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond released a new Housing Infrastructure Fund which the government hopes will support the construction of 100，000 new homes in areas which “need them most”.But Donnell said: “These measures focus on the longer term challenges of addressing hou
46、sing supply and will have limited impact on the current situation of housing affordability，which will be decided by market forces and households expectations for jobs and the cost of borrowing.”While mortgage (抵押贷款 ) rates are at their lowest ever level，making it cheap to borrow，it seems fewer peopl
47、e are being approved for a loan.Yesterday the British Bankers Association published figures showing that mortgage approvals were 10 per cent down in October from a year earlier.Fewer approvals and the continuing squeeze on affordability are pushing an increasing number of would-be homeowners out of
48、the market.Communities secretary Sajid Javid said: “We have been clear that we need to build a lot more homes if we are to achieve a country that works for everyone.That is why we are announcing the biggest housing investment in a generation to step up house building.With a doubling in capital spending，we are stimulating(刺激) the market needs for a step change in the number of homes being built in the places people want to live.”【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英国目前房价飞涨的情况以及政府采取的措施。38.What is the present condition of the house price in the UK?A.People in some places need to pay over ten ti
