1、练习十一第二部分：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，从所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A“Old wives tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another. For example, most of us remember our parents telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there
2、any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking, but others have not passed the test of time.Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called m
3、acular degeneration(黄斑变性). Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic is good for you, too. It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.Unfortunately, not all of Moms advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of childr
4、en have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems? Well, yes and no. Sticky sweets made with grains tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.Even though science can tell u
5、s that some of our traditional beliefs dont hold water, there is still a lot of truth in the old wives tales. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated from thousands of years of experience in family health care. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear scien
6、tific support to prove it true or false.21. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Sticky sweets tend to damage our teeth. B. Eating garlic is good for our eyes.C. Swimming after a meal is dangerous. D. Carrots prevent people from catching colds22. The author develops the third para
7、graph mainly _.A. by cause and effects B. by order in spaceC. by order in time D. by examples23. The phrase “hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means “_”.A. to be valuable B. to be believable C. to be admirable D. to be accessible24. What is the authors attitude toward “old wives tales”
8、 in the text?A. Subjective B. Objective C. Favorable D. CriticalBPlanetary ProjectAleksandr V. Bezgodov www. xlibrispublishing. co. uk $ 39. 9 hardcover / $ 23. 28 softcover / $ 4. 99 e-bookThis book describes the theme of the Planetary Project, based on the evaluation of the concept of sustainable
9、development. A model is proposed for solving global problems through global human cooperation aimed at saving the planet. Earth from future misfortunes and catastrophe for present and future generations. The Planetary Project is fundamentally a paradigm (典型） of the worlds harmonious development.Dead
10、ly DistrustMary Schaller www. xlibris. com$ 29. 99 hardcover / $ 19. 99 softcover / $ 3. 99 e-bookA nursing student died because of poison. Could it have been an accident or murder? Does whoever knows about the poison have a motivation? If it is a murder, who is likely to be the criminal? As the pol
11、ice look into the case, they find it complicated by the world of gays, drugs, and another death.The Singer and His SongsDeke Rivers www. iuniverse. com$ 35. 95 hardcover / $ 25. 95 softcover / $ 9. 99 e-bookChris Wild, the main character, has to quit the teenage band the Offenders even though he has
12、 realized his own musical gift. After he moves to Canada, he unwillingly studies to be an architectural technician when his musical gift is discovered again. Suddenly, Chris is raised to the heights of rock-stardom. As he inspires thousands all over the world, he finds himself caught between two wor
13、lds and two loves from different parts of his life.Truth and ConsequencesRalph E. Carlson www. iuniverse. com $ 12. 95 softcover / $ 3. 99 e-bookThe book explores the questions concerning the origin of life, the evolution of human beings and life after death. All these questions are transformed into
14、 propositions (命题）by the author. Consequences of their truth values and related topics are also discussed. In addition, the “proof” that evolution is a scientific fact is shown to be incorrect.25. Which book may appeal to a fan of detective fiction?A. Planetary project. B. The Singer and His Songs.C
15、. Deadly Distrust. D. Truth and Consequences.26. Who may disapprove of the evolution theory?A. Aleksandr V. Bezgodov. B. Mary Schaller.C. Deke Rivers. D. Ralph E. Carlson.27. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The four books are available in three different version
16、s.B.Planetary Project deals with the future of the mankind.C. The Singer and His Songs is sold on the same website as the others.D. Truth and Consequences has the cheapest hardcover version.CIn a video posted online, a United Airlines passenger, who is an Asian, is shown with a bloody face after he
17、was forced off an overbooked flight on April 9, 2017, making the already troubled airline earn more bad press.Overbooking on flights happens all the time. Empty seats cost airlines money, so they offset(抵消 ) the number of passengers who miss flights by selling several more tickets. In this case, the
18、 problem arose because United(美联航) decided at the last minute to fly four employees to a connection point and needed four passengers to make way for them.Normally, when theres an overbooking issue, airlines will offer compensation to the passengers who are willing to take a later flight. At first, t
19、hey were offered $400, a hotel room for the night, and a flight the following afternoon. When no one took the offer, the amount was upped to $800. Still no volunteers. So a manager boarded the flight and informed passengers that four people would be selected to leave the flight.A couple who were sel
20、ected agreed to leave the plane voluntarily. However, a man refused, saying he was a doctor and had to see patients in the morning. An airline manager told him that security would be called if he did not leave. Then, security officers came to speak to him. Their conversation ended with the man being
21、 yanked(猛拉) from his seat onto the floor and dragged off, blood visible on his face.This incident caused a stir in public. Many criticized Uniteds racism and cruelty. Some even called for a boycott of the airline. The company is facing increasing pressure around the world. United is also suffering f
22、rom broader worries among investors about US airline performance.28. What can we learn about overbooking on flights?A. It always causes problems. B. It makes more money.C. It rarely occurs. D. Its for employees.29. What do airlines usually do first when theres an overbooking issue?A. Require the las
23、t few passengers not to go aboard.B. Find some volunteers and offer them compensation.C. Call the security and force some passengers to leave.D. Select some passengers randomly and ask them to leave.30. Why did the man refuse to leave the plane?A. He was badly injured and was bleeding. B. He was uns
24、atisfied with the compensation.C. He was threatened by the security officers. D. He had got an appointment the next day.31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The companys reputation is greatly injured.B. The company will definitely lose many investors.C. The passenger was cruelly treated
25、on account of his race.D. No passengers will take Uniteds flights.DNowadays, especially in China, everything seems to favor social intercourse, such as gatherings of friends, KTV, group travel, dining together, playing cards and Mahjong, plus the Chinese-style “street-crossing group”. Back home, dis
26、cussions can still be boisterously carried on within the “circle of friends” of WeChat.However, these scenes cannot always ease a sense of loneliness. Zhu Ziqing, a well-known professor of Tsinghua University, sighed with emotion: “My loneliness increases as scene becomes much busier.” One popular s
27、ong today is also called “A lonely man in crowds”. Actually, engaging in social intercourse requires ability, while being alone involves the whole character.These days, it is not easy to calm down totally and return to ones true self. Will power, intellect and discipline are required? Einstein said:
28、 “It is not your working time but your spare time that determines the possibility of whether you will be successful or not.” The “spare time” he referred to could be taken as “spending time by yourself”.Lonely life could be either dull, boring and tasteless or abundant, interesting and colorful, dep
29、ending on ones quality, ambition and inspiration.Just as the body constantly requires energy, the mind and soul also demand unceasing inputs. However, information, processed and integrated(融入)into knowledge, thoughts and feelings, instead of bustle(忙碌)seems to be the right condition. Successful care
30、ers in all walks of life worldwide have proved that “the soul grows in peace and talent is nurtured in loneliness”. In a sense, it may be reasonable to say that “Happiness tends to be shallow while loneliness involves profundity”.Man, in fact, needs loneliness more than happy time, and only abundant
31、 loneliness can produce quality happiness.32. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “boisterously” in paragraph 1?A. surprisingly B. happily C. peacefully D. busily 33. What can we conclude from the second paragraph?A. Being alone makes people depressed.B. Social communication invol
32、ves more individual character.C. One may feel lonely even when surrounded by people.D. We should attend social intercourse to decrease our loneliness.34. What can we know from Einsteins words?A. You are more likely to be successful if you spend all your time by yourself.B. You should exercise more i
33、f you want to keep your minds sharp.C. You will not become successful if you join in more social intercourse.D. You will be more successful if you can make your lonely time meaningful.35. Which may be the best title for this passage?A. Happiness and Loneliness B. Practice Your Social AbilityC. The s
34、ecret of success D. Live On Your Own第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Dos And Donts of DonatingGiving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. 36 Here are 10 dos and donts of dona
35、ting your belongings.Do Prepare Your ClothesYouve thoroughly cleaned out your closet and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated. Before you bag up these pieces, inspect each one to ensure that theyre in good condition. Make sure all buttons are fastened, and that you cant see
36、 any dirty marks. 37 Dont Donate Damaged ItemsThe number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that its in good, useable condition. Dont pass along old clothes or furniture with rips(裂口)or stains, chipped dishes, books that are missing pages, or toys with lost pieces. 38 Find a local compa
37、ny that will recycle these items instead.Do Donate More Than Just Clothes_39 Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, baskets, dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exe
38、rcise equipment are very popular donations.40 With a little common sense its easy to figure out items that are ideal for donation. But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought. As a gentle reminder, its never a good idea to donate car parts, flamm
39、able products, construction materials, weapons, or explosives.A. Clothes arent the only household items that can be donated.B. Food donations are always in need.C. Dont Even Think of Donating These ItemsD. Wash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owner.E. Dont Donate Large Appliance
40、sF. Nobody wants to inherit your damaged belongings.G. Not sure where to start? 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Years after graduating from high school, a man repaid a teacher who left a deep impression on him.Al
41、most forty years after she began 41 , Marilyn Mecham received a(n) 42 from one of her first students, Kevin Perz. The teacher, who is now 62, recently said that Perz 43 her in January only to say 44 and then sent her a(n) 45 and a $10,000 check. “I 46 your class so much. You give your students respe
42、ct. 47 , you won respect,” Perz wrote in the note. “You were the most 48 teacher ever!”The 62-year-old was deeply moved. “When I saw the check I 49 a lot,” Mecham said in an email. “I was very touched.”Perz had been 50 Mecham for years, and 51 turned to his high school for help. Mecham said that jus
43、t the call she received from Perz 52 so much to her. She was so grateful to have somebody spend all that time looking for her. 53 , Perz said that the 62-year-old certainly 54 it. “She is such a 55 person. For me, its less about the money than the sentiment (感情),” Perz said.The pair have been keepin
44、g in touch 56 they first began reconnecting. 57 the money, Mecham isnt sure how shell spend it, but may use it for a trip to Sweden. While the story has moved the 58 teacher, Perzs act also 59 others to express gratitude to those that made a great difference to them. So theyre now in touch with teac
45、hers and others who had a(n) 60 influence on their lives.41. A. volunteering B. working C. teaching D. assisting42. A. surprise B. award C. reception D. apology43. A. conducted B. contracted C. contacted D. contrasted44. A. sorry B. hello C. goodbye D. thanks45. A. note B. journal C. application D.
46、deal46. A. respected B. appealed C. appreciated D. charmed47. A. In vain B. In harmony C. In relief D. In return 48. A. incredible B. demanding C. qualified D. intellectual49. A. laughed B. cried C. suffered D. panicked50. A. standing by B. learning from C. searching for D. caring about51. A. eventu
47、ally B. coincidentally C. fortunately D. immediately52. A. gave B. meant C. arose D. cured53. A. Additionally B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus54. A. reserved B. preserved C. deserved D. served55. A. moody B. close C. kind-hearted D. flexible56. A. as long as B. ever since C. long before D. as soon as
48、57. A. Regardless of B. Apart from C. As for D. Due to58. A. former B. formal C. temporary D. distinctive59. A. required B. desired C. encouraged D. violated60. A. genuine B. magical C. profound D. identical第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)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。The other day I was doing
49、 some grocery shopping 61._ a man walked toward a group of us at the checkout stand. I heard him say to the man in front of me. “I dont want to steal from this store. Would you buy me some food?”The man in front of me pretended not 62._ (hear) him. It was as if he was 63. _ (visible). I waited patiently for my turn to be questioned, but it never came. So I asked him, “Shall I buy you something to eat?”He g
