1、学业分层测评(九).单词拼写1His (坦率直言的) remarks made him an easy target for the opposition.2Lack of education is an (障碍) of success.3We should submit our plans to the council for (批准)4She was asked to (叙述) the details of the conversation to the court.5She has a (偏见) against modern music.6There seems to be a (矛盾)
2、 between her word and action.7Such (慷慨的) actions stamp him as a man of honour.8No one dared to speak out against the (不公平)9Rose is a woman who (拥有) a rare intelligence.10The company has achieved a (第一的) position in the electronics field.【答案】 1.outspoken 2.obstacle 3.approval 4recount 5.prejudice 6.c
3、ontradiction 7generous 8.injustice 9.possesses 10.premier.阅读理解Among the most popular books being written today are those which are usually classified as science fiction.Hundreds of titles are published every year and are read by all kinds of people.Furthermore, some of the most successful films of r
4、ecent years have been based on science fiction stories.It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new development in literature, but its ancestors can be found in books written hundreds of years ago.These books were often concerned with the presentation of some forms of ideal society, a th
5、eme which is still often found in modern stories.Most of the classics of science fiction, however, have been written within the last one hundred years.Books by writers, such as Jules Verne and HG.Wells, to mention just two wellknown authors, have been translated into many languages.In an age where s
6、cience fact frequently overtakes(超过)science fiction, the writers may find it difficult to keep ahead of scientific advances.Those who are sufficiently clearsighted to see the way we are going, however, may provide a valuable lesson on how to deal with the problems which society will inevitably face
7、as it tries to master its new technology and come to terms with a continually changing view of the world.【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了科幻小说的起源、发展现状等有关情况。1Science fiction appeared Afew years agoBwithin the last one hundred yearsChundreds of years agoDthousands of years ago【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段“.but its ancestors can be f
8、ound in books written hundreds of years ago”，可知科幻小说出现于几百年前。【答案】 C2Which of the following is NOT likely to be reflected in modern science fiction? ASpace adventure.BPrediction of technical development.CThe human mind.DImagination of the world in which we could live.【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知已经很发达的人类太空科技不可能再
9、出现于科幻小说中，故选 A。【答案】 A3From the article we get the impression that science fiction Ais a fairly new development in literature Bis popular with peopleCdescribes things that happen in developed countriesDreflects the technical advances in the past【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段可知科幻小说很受各个层次的人们的欢迎，许多成功的电影也是建立在科幻小说基础上的。故
10、选 B。【答案】 B4Which of the following statements is TRUE? AScience fiction often overtakes science fact.BWriters may find it easy to keep ahead of scientific advances.CScience fiction is based on successful films.DThe writer who can see clearly the way we are going will give us valuable instructions.【解析
11、】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一、二两句可知 A、B 错误；根据第一段最后一句可知 C错误；根据最后一段最后一句可知目光敏锐的科幻小说作者总能给我们提供一些有价值的指导，故 D正确。【答案】 D.阅读填句Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer. 1 In the United States, heat exposure led to 8，000 deaths between 1991 and 2014. Luckily, a little pr
12、evention can go a long way towards making sure of an enjoyable day.Know the dangerHeatrelated illnesses do not require recordbreaking temperatures to occur. 2 The bodys temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age
13、, weight or a medical condition can influence people.Drink plenty of water3 Sweating is your bodys key way to keep cool，so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day，but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the bodys cooling system and caus
14、es you to go to the bathroom frequently.4 Wear lightcolored and loosely fitting clothing，so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管), and sun block(防晒乳) is always a good idea.Take actionWhat should you
15、do if you are suffering from the heat while watching your favorite event?Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice，but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position youre in to a
16、n area that is a little cooler. 5 ADress for the occasionBWeatherrelated causesCIn hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated.DYou may miss a little of the action，but it beats missing a lot.EBut when you add sun exposure to the crowds，the results can be deadly.FIt is also important to take advant
17、age of services the equipment provides.GTemperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.【答案】 15 EGCAD.完形填空Dear God，I am really eager to share my thoughts and feelings with you. Now that I am no longer young，I have friends whose 1 have passed away. I have heard these sons and daugh
18、ters say they never fully appreciated their mothers until it was 2 late to tell them.I am 3 with the dear mother who is 4 alive. I appreciate her more each day. My mother does not change, 5 I do. As I grow older and 6 ， I realize what an extraordinary person she is. How sad that I am unable to speak
19、 these words in her 7 ， but they 8 easily from my pen.How does a daughter begin to 9 her mother for life itself? For the love, patience and just plain hard work that go into 10 a child? For running after a toddler (学步的小孩 )，for understanding a moody 11 ， for tolerating a college student who seems to
20、know 12 ？ For waiting for the day when a daughter 13 who her mother really is?How does a(n) 14 woman thank a mother for continuing to be a mother? For being ready with 15 (when asked) or remaining silent when it is most16 ？ For not saying：“I told you so” ，when she could have said these words17 of ti
21、mes? For being essentially herselfloving，thoughtful, patient, and forgiving?I dont know how, dear God, except to bless her as richly as she 18 and to help me live up to the 19 she has set. I pray that I will look as 20 in the eyes of my children as my mother looks in mine.A daughter【语篇解读】 本文是一封女儿写给上
22、帝的信。古人云：树欲静而风不止，子欲养而亲不待。趁母亲还健在，抓住这个机会，好好感谢一下我们伟大的母亲吧！1A.fathers BmothersCsisters Dgrandmothers【解析】 句意：现在我已不再年轻，我有一些朋友，他们的母亲已经过世了。与下文中“.they never fully appreciated their mothers”相呼应可知，此处表示他们的母亲去世了。【答案】 B2A.too BratherCmuch Dvery【解析】 句意：我听我这些朋友们讲他们从来没有真正好好地谢谢他们的母亲，结果他们想这样做的时候，已经来不及了。与本句中“never fully
23、appreciated their mothers”形成呼应，并根据固定搭配：too.to 意为“太而不能”可知，此处表示遗憾。【答案】 A3A.happy BpleasedCblessed Dcontent【解析】 句意：值得庆幸的是，我的母亲还健在。与上文提到有些朋友的母亲“have passed away”形成对比，并与本句中“the dear mother”形成呼应可知，作者是幸运的。happy意为“开心的，幸福的” ；pleased 意为“高兴的” ；blessed 意为“被祝福的” ；content意为“满意的” 。【答案】 C4A.yet BevenCever Dstill【解析
24、】 与上文提到的朋友的母亲“have passed away”形成对比可知，此处表示母亲还健在。yet 意为“还没有” ，经常用于否定句；even 意为“甚至” ；ever 意为“曾经” ；still意为“仍旧” ，与本句中“the dear mother”形成呼应可知，此处表示仍旧健在。【答案】 D5A.so BbutCor Das【解析】 句意：我的妈妈始终如一，但我却变了。根据本句的句意可知，两句之间的逻辑关系为转折。so 意为“因此” ；but 意为“但是” ；or 意为“或者，否则” ；as 意为“因为，尽管，随着” 。【答案】 B6A.weaker BwiserChealthier
25、 Dslower【解析】 句意：随着年岁增长和心智成熟，我逐渐意识到妈妈是多么了不起的一个人！与本句中“realize”相呼应可知，此处表示随着人生阅历增加，心智更加成熟。weaker 意为“更加虚弱的” ；wiser 意为“更加智慧的” ；healthier 意为“更健康的” ；slower 意为“更缓慢的” 。【答案】 B7A.presence BfaceCabsence Dlifetime【解析】 句意：当着母亲的面说出这些赞美和感激的话来实在是难为情。根据本句中“how sad”提示和呼应可知，此处表示当面赞美有些难为情。presence 意为“存在，在场，礼物，呈现” ；face 意
26、为“脸” ；absence 意为“缺席” ；lifetime 意为“一辈子” 。【答案】 A8A.fly BcomeCfloat Dflow【解析】 句意：但是这些感激和赞美之词还是很容易写出来的。与上句不好意思当面赞美形成呼应和对比可知，此处表示感激之情溢于笔端。fly 意为“飞” ；come 意为“来” ；float意为“漂流” ；flow 意为“流动” 。【答案】 D9A.thank BforgiveClove Dblame【解析】 句意：女儿是如何开始感恩母亲养育了她呢？与下一段的第一句“How does a(n) woman thank a mother for continuing
27、 to be a mother？”形成呼应可知，此处表示感恩。thank 意为“感谢” ；forgive 意为“原谅” ；love 意为“爱” ；blame 意为“责备” 。【答案】 A10A.rising BarisingCraising Dfeeding【解析】 句意：感恩母亲的爱、耐心和抚养一个孩子所付出的艰辛？根据语境可知，此处表示“养育” 。rise 意为“升起” ；arise 意为“出现” ；raise 意为“举起，养育，筹集” ；feed意为“喂养” 。【答案】 C11A.teenager BpupilCyouth Dchild【解析】 句意：为追逐一个刚刚学步的小孩、理解一个情
28、绪化的少年抑或是容忍一个看起来无所不知的大学生？很明显，本句在描述人生不同阶段母亲的呵护和爱，那么介于小孩和大学生之间的，自然是青少年了。teenager 意为“青少年” ；pupil 意为“小学生” ；youth 意为“青年，青春” ；child 意为“小孩” 。【答案】 A12A.something BnothingCeverything Danything【解析】 与本句中“tolerate”相呼应，并结合大学生的共同特性，即：自以为无所不知可知，此处表示了解一切。something 意为“某事” ；nothing 意为“什么都没有” ；everything意为“一切” ；anythin
29、g 意为“任何东西” 。【答案】 C13A.recognizes BrealizesClikes Dknows【解析】 句意：抑或是为了等待女儿真正意识到母亲的伟大之处的那一天？与上文“I realize what an extraordinary person she is”相呼应可知，此处表示意识到。 recognize意为“辨认出” ；realize 意为“意识到” ；like 意为“喜欢” ；know 意为“知道” 。【答案】 B14A.immature BseniorCinexperienced Dgrown【解析】 句意：一个成年女性该如何因她还继续做自己的母亲而感激母亲呢？根据四
30、个选项及下文语境可知，是一个成年女性。immature 意为“不成熟的” ；senior 意为“上了年纪的，年老的” ；inexperienced 意为“没有经验的” ；grown 意为“长大成人的” 。【答案】 D15A.encouragement BknowledgeCadvice Dapproval【解析】 句意：因为时刻准备提供一些建议还是被感激时的沉默不语？根据“when asked”提示和下文“I told you so”可知，此处指提供建议。encouragement 意为“鼓励” ；knowledge意为“知识” ；advice 意为“建议” ；approval 意为“批准”
31、。【答案】 C16A.ignored BunnoticedChoped Dappreciated【解析】 与本文的主旨相呼应，即：感谢母亲，由此可知，此处表示母亲被赞美、感激时，往往会沉默不语。ignore 意为“忽略” ；unnotice 意为“未被注意” ；hope 意为“希望” ；appreciate意为“感激，欣赏” 。【答案】 D17A.dozens BscoreCcouple Dnumber【解析】 句意：或是因为她本可以说“我都告诉过你了”这样的话而没有说而感激母亲呢？根据固定搭配：“量词复数of可数名词复数” ，如：dozens of books或 a dozen of boo
32、ks, dozen后面接名词时，必须用 of来连接。并结合本句语境可知，A 项符合语境。【答案】 A18A.pays BmatchesCdeserves Ddemands【解析】 句意：亲爱的上帝，我不知道该如何表达对母亲的感激之情，只有祝福她如她应得的那样富有，让我也成为那样了不起的人。根据语境可知，作者不知如何表达自己的感激之情，因为母亲太伟大，她值得所有的赞美和祝福。pay 意为“付钱” ；match 意为“匹配” ；deserve意为“值得” ；demand 意为“要求” 。【答案】 C19A.level BexampleCfigure Dambition【解析】 set an example 意为“树立榜样” ，为固定搭配，符合语境。level 意为“水平”；example 意为“例子” ；figure 意为“数字，身材” ；ambition 意为“野心” 。【答案】 B20A.tough BgoodCneat Dconsiderate【解析】 句意：我祈祷我在我的孩子们的眼里就像妈妈在我眼里那样好。根据本文的主旨，即感恩母亲可知，母亲是伟大的，了不起的。tough 意为“强硬的，严厉的” ；good 意为“好的” ；neat 意为“整洁的” ；considerate 意为“体贴的” 。【答案】 B
