浙江省91高中聯(lián)盟2023-2024學(xué)年高三上學(xué)期11月期中英語試題英語試題

2023學(xué)年第一學(xué)期浙江省9+1高中聯(lián)盟高三年級(jí)期中考試英語考生須知：1.本卷滿分150分,考試時(shí)間120分鐘;2.答題前，在答題卷指定區(qū)域填寫班級(jí)、姓名、考場(chǎng)、座位號(hào)及準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)并核對(duì)條形碼信息；3.所有答案必須寫在答題卷上，寫在試卷上無效，考試結(jié)束后，只需上交答題卷。第Ⅰ卷(選擇題部分)第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)做題時(shí)，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時(shí)間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題紙上。第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分,滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatisthemanbusydoing?A.Makingtea. B.Dealingwithhiswork. C.Solvingamathproblem.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:Hi,Dad.Couldyoupleasehelpmewiththismathproblem?M:Okay,butwaitafewminutes.I’memailingsomeurgentdocumentstomyclients.W:Alright.Letmegetyouacupofteafirst.2.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatdoesthemanmean?A.Thegirlshouldpersuadehermother. B.Thegirlcan’tgototheparty. C.Thegirlisallowedtogo.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:Dad,myclassmateMariaisthrowinganovernightpartyatherhome.CanIgo?M:Youcangotoyourmomforadvice.W:Shedidn’tallowit,soI’maskingyouforpermission.M:Well,ifyourmotheralreadysaidno,thenthisconversationisover.3.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A.Finishtheworkinthestudy. B.Takecareofthechildren. C.Cleanthetrash.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:Richard,canyouwalkoutofthestudyandmindthechildrenforanhourwhenIgotothesupermarket?M:Sure.Iwasdonewithmyworkjustnow.Willyoutakeoutthetrashwhenyouleave?W:Allright.4.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whatwilltheweatherbeliketomorrowmorning?A.Rainy. B.Windy. C.Sunny.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M:Let’sgoforarunintheparknearbytomorrowmorning.W:I’dloveto,butheavyshowersareforecastthen.M:Oh,no!Butthesunshonebrightlyintheskyandtheflowerswavedinthebreezethisafternoon.5.【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】Whydoesthemanmakethephonecall?A.Toconfirmhisschedule. B.Togetsomeinformation. C.Tocancelhisappointment.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:Hi,isthatLucy?ThisisBob.W:Hi,Bob.What’sup?M:I’msorrybutIwon’tbeabletomakeittoyourbirthdaypartynextWednesday.IhavetogotoShanghaionbusinessnextMonday,andIwon’tbebackuntilnextThursday.W:Nevermind.Workcomesfirst.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽下面一段長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】6.Howwillthespeakersgodowntown?A.Bybike. B.Bybus. C.Bytaxi.7.Whatisthewomangoingtodo?A.Withdrawsomemoney. B.Chargeherphone. C.Checkthebusroutes.【答案】6.B7.C【解析】【原文】W:Let’sfindaplacetoshelterfromthepouringrain.M:Look!There’sabusstop.Hurryup!Thebusiscomingsoon.W:Wonderful.Whynottakeittogodowntown?Wecan’trideabikenow,anditseemsimpossibletocallataxiinsuchbadweather.M:That’strue.Didyoubringyourbuspass?W:I’mafraidnot.What’sworse,myphoneisrunningoutofbattery.M:Don’tworry.Ialwayshavesomecashwithmeforemergencies.W:Thatcouldn’tbebetter.Now,letmetakealookatthebusroutesontheboardhere.Weneedtoknowwhichbusweshouldtake.聽下面一段長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答小題?！敬颂幙刹シ畔嚓P(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】8.Whereprobablyarethespeakers?A.Inacafé. B.Inaflowershop. C.Inaclothingstore.9.WhatgiftwillAlicegivetohermotheronMother'sDay?A.Acard. B.Ascarf. C.Trousers.10.WhatdoesthemanthinkofAlice'slastsuggestion?A.Justso-so. B.Quitesatisfactory. C.Abitdisappointing.【答案】8.A9.A10.B【解析】【原文】M:Hi,Alice.Whatareyoudoinghere?W:Hi,Mark.I’mmakingacardformymomwhilewaitingformycoffee.It’sMother’sDaythisSunday.AtfirstIwantedtosendherabunchofflowers.Butmybrothertoldmethatahandmadecardwasmoremeaningful.M:Oh,yes,Ialmostforgot.You’resosweet.Ishouldpreparesomethingformymom,too.Doyouhaveanysuggestions?W:Howaboutasilkscarf?I’venoticedyourmomisstylish,andbluesuitsher.M:ButIgotmymomagreenoneasabirthdaygiftlastyear.Itmatchedherwhitetrousers.W:Well,letmesee…Isshekeenonreading?Ifso,whynotchooseabookforher?M:That’sagoodidea.Shehasapreferenceforsciencefiction.ShefinishedreadingTheThree-BodyProblemlastmonth.W:Great.Ihappentoknowthereisabookstorearoundthecorner,acrossfromaconveniencestore.Let’sgoandhavealookafterfinishingourcoffee.聽下面一段長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】11.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Howtorelieveanxiety.B.Howtoimprovememory.C.Howtocommunicatewithothers.12.Whatrelationisthewomantotheman?A.Hisclassmate. B.Hismother. C.Hisfriend.13.Whatdoesthewomanremindthemantodoattheendoftheconversation?A.Gotobedontime. B.Performasong. C.Writeanarticle.【答案】11.A12.C13.A【解析】【原文】M:Thiswillbemyfirsttimegivingapresentation.I’mverynervous.Doyouhaveanysuggestions?W:Haveyoueverperformedonstage?M:Yes,butnotonofficialoccasions.I’vesungsongsinfrontofmyclassmatesintheclassroommorethanonce.Itwasquitefun.W:Okay,thatexperiencecanalsobehelpful.Justregardtheaudienceasyourclassmatesanddon’tbescaredofthem.M:Huh,Icantrythat.Whataboutmynotes?Ipreparedmanynotestohelpmefinishthespeech.Ihaveabadmemoryforarticles.W:Youcanusethemsometimes,butIsuggestyoumemorizethecontent.Otherwise,peoplemaygettheimpressionthatyouhaven’tpreparedwell.M:Gotit.IwilltrytorememberasmuchasIcan.Ihavethewholenighttodoit.W:Good,butdon’tstayupunlessyouwanttolooktired.M:Thanks,Jane.Imusttreatyoutolunchaftermypresentation.聽下面一段較長(zhǎng)對(duì)話，回答以下小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】14.Whatisthemandoing?A.Teachingaclass. B.Havinganinterview. C.Givingsomeadvice.15.Whatdidthewomandolastweek?A.Shetookatest. B.Shegotacertificate. C.SheattendedanEnglishlesson.16.Whatleavesastrongimpressionontheman?A.Thewoman’scommunicationskills.BThewoman’slisteningskills.C.Thewoman’ssurvivalskills.17.Whatwillthewomandonext?A.Makeadecision. B.Waitforacall. C.Applyfortheposition.【答案】14.B15.A16.C17.B【解析】【原文】M:Whatdoyouthinkareyouradvantages?W:Well,Igetalongwiththekids,andIbelieveIcantakegoodcareofthem.I’mprettygoodatEnglish,andIhavegotallthecertificatesthatthepositionrequires.M:That’sgreat.TheresultofthewrittentestinEnglishyouhadlastweekshowsyourexcellentwritingskills.ThenhowaboutyourEnglishspeakingandlistening?What’smore,thejobrequiresgoodorganizationalskills.W:IusedtogiveclassesinEnglishinmylastjob.AndIoftenorganizedafter-classactivities.Besides,Ihavelearnedsomesurvivalskills,likemakingafireandputtingupatent.M:Really?Veryimpressive.You’rethepersonwe’relookingfor.Doyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthejob?W:Yeah.MayIaskaboutthesalary?M:Youwillbepaid$400aweek.Wewillcallyouwithourdecisionwithinthreedays.W:Okay.Thankyou.聽下面一段獨(dú)白，回答小題。【此處可播放相關(guān)音頻，請(qǐng)去附件查看】18.Whoisthespeaker?A.Astudent. B.Aprogramhost. C.Anofficeclerk.19.WhatdoweknowaboutVictoriaHighSchool?A.Ithasabout50%offoreignstaff.B.Ithas56yearsofhistory.C.Itneverhasanexchangestudent.20.Whereisthespeakerfrom?A.Finland. B.Spain. C.France.【答案】18.C19.A20.C【解析】【原文】Hi,Camila.Nicetomeetyou.MynameisJenneyDupont.IworkintheStudentAffairsOffice.First,ImustsaythatIamtrulygladthatyouandyourfamilyhavechosenVictoriaHighSchoolforyourstudies.Ihopethatyouwillnotonlylearnalothere,butalsofindgoodfriends,havefunandadapttolifehere.Next,letmeintroduceourschooltoyou.VictoriaHighSchoolhasa65-yearhistory.Besides,nearly50%oftheteachersandotherstaffwerebornoverseas.Iamalsooneofthem.MyfatherisFrench.AndIwasborninParis.Ofcourse,myfamilyandIallspeakEnglish,butIcanalsospeakalittleSpanish.Youcanalwaysfindmeintheofficeifyougetintodifficulties.AndnowI’lltakeyoutoyourclass,whichoncehadanexchangestudentcalledDanielfromFinland.Hespenteightmonthsinthisclass.Hesaidthathehadwarmmemoriesandmademanyfriendshere.SoI’msureyouwillgetalongwellwiththesecutestudents.OK.Let’sgo!第二部分閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)(共15小題;每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AWritingContest:TellAStoryIt'sNationalTellaStoryMonth,andwe’reexcitedtohearyours!Forthiscontest,submityourbestfictionalstories.Yourstorieswillbejudgedbasedonimagery,noveltyandoriginality.Thereisnospecificgenre(體裁)foryourstory.Sogoaheadandgettowriting.Wecan'twaittoreadwhatyouhaveinstoreforus.Deadline:October1,2023Rules:*Youmustbeateen(aged13-19)withaTeenInkaccounttoenter.*Noinappropriatecontent.*Submissionsmustrelatetothetopic(Astory).GuidelinesandDetails:*Yourentrymustbebetweenabout5-15minutes(pages)long.*Thereisnolimittothenumberofplaysyoucansubmit.HowtoSubmit:*Submitentriesthroughourwebsite.AllentriessubmittedtoTeenInkareautomaticallyconsideredforthecontest.Seeoursubmissionguidelinesformoreinformation.*SubmityourworktotheFictioncategoryofTeenInk.Youcanfindthisselectionafterselectingtheinitial“Article/Poetry”submissiontype.*Important!!Wegetalotoffictionsubmissionseverymonth.Ifyouwanttosubmityourworkforthiscontestinparticular,includethewords“TellAStory”inyoursubmission’stags(標(biāo)簽).Youcandothisbyusingthe“additionaltags”fieldinyoursubmissionform.Prizes:*Winner(andhonorablementions,ifspaceallows)willhavetheirscriptspublishedinTeenInkmagazine.*Theoverallwinnerwillreceivea$25Amazongiftcard.21.Whatisacriterionusedtoevaluatetheentries?A.Itshouldbeatruestory. B.Itscontentshouldbecreative.C.Itsthemeshouldbeaboutteens. D.Itshouldfollowaparticulargenre.22.Whichofthefollowingwillleadtofailedparticipation?A.Beinga10-year-oldgirl. B.Writinganentryof10pages.C.SubmittingbeforeOctober1,2023. D.ChoosingtouseaTeenInkaccount.23.What'sthepurposeofwritingthetext?A.Toinformteenagersofacontest. B.ToencouragetheuseofTeenInk.C.Tostressthesignificanceofwriting. D.Toselecthonorableteenagewriters.【答案】21.B22.A23.A【解析】【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。本文介紹了TeenInk雜志的“講故事比賽”的相關(guān)內(nèi)容，包括評(píng)選標(biāo)準(zhǔn)、參賽規(guī)則、作品提交方式、以及獲獎(jiǎng)獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)等信息?！?1題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中“

Yourstorieswillbejudgedbasedonimagery,noveltyandoriginality.(你的故事將根據(jù)意象、新穎性和原創(chuàng)性來評(píng)判)”可知，提交的故事作品將會(huì)根據(jù)意象、新穎性和原創(chuàng)性來評(píng)判即根據(jù)故事內(nèi)容的創(chuàng)造力來評(píng)判。故選B?！?2題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Rules部分中“Youmustbeateen(aged13-19)withaTeenInkaccounttoenter.(您必須是擁有teenInk帳戶的青少年(13-19歲)才能進(jìn)入)”可知，年齡在13-19歲之間的青少年才能參加比賽。A選項(xiàng)“Beinga10-year-oldgirl.”不符合參賽的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。故選A?！?3題詳解】推理判斷題。通讀全文，文章介紹了TeenInk雜志的“講故事比賽”的相關(guān)內(nèi)容，包括評(píng)選標(biāo)準(zhǔn)、參賽規(guī)則、作品提交方式、以及獲獎(jiǎng)獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)等信息。故文章的目的是通知青少年有關(guān)比賽的消息。故選A。B“IwasintheICU.I’dbeentoldI’dbereleasedthenextday.Theworst,itseemed,wasbehindme.”JakeRyandidn’tknowitatthetime,buttheworstwasnottotallybehindhim.Afterhisopenheartsurgery,hewasabouttoenteradifferentanddifficultjourneyontheroadtophysicalandemotionalrecovery.Upondischarge(出院),thehospitalgaveJakea“carepackage.”“Imissmy3-year-oldtwins.IrememberthinkinghowmuchIwishedtherewasabookinthepackagethatwouldofferguidanceforhowtobeadadfollowingsurgery.Therewasn’t,butitwasoutofthatthoughtthatthisbookwasborn.”DearDiaryFranklinisanovelwritteninthevoiceof11-year-oldHannahBrody,whosefatherhadsuddenlycollapsedonagymfloorandwasinneedofseriousmedicalattention.Thebookiswrittenindiaryformat,whichgetsreadersdeepinsidetheheadandheartofitsyoungheroine.Throughherdiary,readershearaboutHannah’sfeelingsandfrustrationsasshecopeswiththeanger,fearandconfusionoftheimpactofherfather’ssurgery.Whataretheykeepingfromme?Andwhy?Sherepeatedlyhearsthecatchallcliché(陳詞濫調(diào))“everythingisgoingtobefine”somanytimesthatshecanonlythinkanythingbut.Herowntranslation:“Normalwasover.”Whileherdaddoeshisbesttokeepthingsasnormalaspossible,hisrecovery,asyou’dimagine,isslowandhisroutinechanges.Meanwhile,there’sthematterofschoolandHannah’splacewithinwhatforsomeisaterrifyingsocialuniverse—shehasfewfriends.WhileRyansaidhismotivationwastohelpmen(orparentsingeneral)dealwiththeaftereffectsofmajorsurgeryintheirfamiliesandthemselves,hehasdeliveredavaluablestoryforchildrenandgrownupsalikeinhowtotackleadifficultlifeeventthatnobodycantrulyprepareyoufor.24.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“it”inparagraphlreferto?A.ThathewassenttotheICU.B.Thathehadgotpasttheworstthings.C.Thathewouldgothroughatoughrecovery.D.Thathewouldbedischargedfromthehospital.25.WhydidJakeRyanwriteDearDiaryFranklin?A.Toshareapersonaljourneyofrecovery.B.Toprovidesupportforparentsaftersurgery.C.Toexplorethechallengesofpost-surgerylife.D.Toofferguidanceforchildrenwithsickparents.26.WhatcanwelearnaboutHannahBrodyfromthetext?A.Sheterrifiesherfriendsaway. B.Shebuyswhatistoldtoher.C.Shechangesherfather’sroutine. D.Shesufferslotsofhardships.27.Whatisthetext?A.Anewsreport. B.Achild’sdiary.C.Anadvertisement. D.Abookreview.【答案】24.C25.B26.D27.D【解析】【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。通過講述JakeRyan自己的經(jīng)歷來講述DearDiaryFranklin這本書誕生的原因以及具體內(nèi)容以及意義?！?4題詳解】詞句猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)后文“Afterhisopenheartsurgery,hewasabouttoenteradifferentanddifficultjourneyontheroadtophysicalandemotionalrecovery.(在他的心臟直視手術(shù)后，他即將進(jìn)入一段不同的、艱難的身體和情感恢復(fù)之路)”可知，it代指后文提到的他會(huì)經(jīng)歷一段艱難的康復(fù)期。故選C項(xiàng)?！?5題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“IrememberthinkinghowmuchIwishedtherewasabookinthepackagethatwouldofferguidanceforhowtobeadadfollowingsurgery.Therewasn’t,butitwasoutofthatthoughtthatthisbookwasborn.(我記得我當(dāng)時(shí)在想，我多么希望包裹里有一本書能指導(dǎo)我如何在手術(shù)后成為一名父親。沒有，但正是出于這個(gè)想法，這本書誕生了)”可知，Ryan寫這本是為了為術(shù)后父母提供支持。故選B項(xiàng)?！?6題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“Throughherdiary,readershearaboutHannah’sfeelingsandfrustrationsasshecopeswiththeanger,fearandconfusionoftheimpactofherfather’ssurgery.Whataretheykeepingfromme?Andwhy?Sherepeatedlyhearsthecatchallcliché(陳詞濫調(diào))“everythingisgoingtobefine”somanytimesthatshecanonlythinkanythingbut.Herowntranslation:“Normalwasover.”Whileherdaddoeshisbesttokeepthingsasnormalaspossible,hisrecovery,asyou’dimagine,isslowandhisroutinechanges.Meanwhile,there’sthematterofschoolandHannah’splacewithinwhatforsomeisaterrifyingsocialuniverse—shehasfewfriends.(通過她的日記，讀者可以聽到漢娜在應(yīng)對(duì)父親手術(shù)帶來的憤怒、恐懼和困惑時(shí)的感受和挫折。他們對(duì)我隱瞞了什么?為什么?她反復(fù)聽到“一切都會(huì)好起來的”這句老生常談，以至于她什么都不想。她自己的翻譯是：“正常結(jié)束了。”雖然她的父親盡他最大的努力讓一切盡可能正常，但你可以想象，他的恢復(fù)是緩慢的，他的日常生活也發(fā)生了變化。與此同時(shí)，學(xué)校的問題和漢娜的位置對(duì)一些人來說是一個(gè)可怕的社會(huì)宇宙——她幾乎沒有朋友)”可知，漢娜在應(yīng)對(duì)父親手術(shù)時(shí)，有憤怒、恐懼和困惑時(shí)的感受和挫折，以及在學(xué)校時(shí)她幾乎沒有朋友，所以她受了很多苦。故選D項(xiàng)?！?7題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“IrememberthinkinghowmuchIwishedtherewasabookinthepackagethatwouldofferguidanceforhowtobeadadfollowingsurgery.Therewasn’t,butitwasoutofthatthoughtthatthisbookwasborn.(我記得我當(dāng)時(shí)在想，我多么希望包裹里有一本書能指導(dǎo)我如何在手術(shù)后成為一名父親。沒有，但正是出于這個(gè)想法，這本書誕生了)”以及第三段“DearDiaryFranklinisanovelwritteninthevoiceof11-year-oldHannahBrody,whosefatherhadsuddenlycollapsedonagymfloorandwasinneedofseriousmedicalattention.Thebookiswrittenindiaryformat,whichgetsreadersdeepinsidetheheadandheartofitsyoungheroine.(DearDiaryFranklin是一部以11歲的漢娜·布羅迪(HannahBrody)的聲音寫成的小說，她的父親突然癱倒在健身房的地板上，需要緊急治療。這本書以日記的形式寫成，讓讀者深入到年輕女主角的頭腦和內(nèi)心)”可知，本段主要介紹了DearDiaryFranklin這本書，所以推知應(yīng)是一篇書評(píng)。故選D項(xiàng)。CInnature,octopuses(章魚)huntmainlywiththeirsenseoftouch,usingtheireightarmstofeelouttheirenvironmentforhiddencreatures.ResearchersattheUniversityofMinnesotarecentlystudiedadifferentwayoctopuseshunt—whentheyidentifyprey(獵物)basedonsight.Thestudyfindingsshowthatthemarinecreaturesarequiteconsistentandmethodicalinhowtheyapproachprey.LeadresearcherTrevorWardillandhisteamplacedCaliforniatwo-spotoctopusesintowatertanks,hidingthemincaveswheretheywouldhaveoneeyelookingout.Theythenplacedeitherfiddlercrabsorwhiteshrimpinthetankstoseehowtheoctopuseswouldtrytocatchthem,capturingtheinteractionsonvideo.Thecrabsandshrimpbehavedifferentlywhentryingtoescapefrompredators(捕獵者),sousingbothspeciesgavetheresearchersanopportunitytoseewhetherthisledtheoctopusestouseadifferentarmforhuntingdependingontheprey.Wardill’steamfoundthattheoctopusesalmostalwaysusedthesamearmtograbtheirprey.Specifically,thesecondarmfromthemiddleoftheoctopuses’body,onthesamesideoftheirbodyastheeye,caughttheprey.Iftheyneededmorearmstograbprey,theywouldusetheonesnexttothesecondarm.Theoctopusesalsoattackeddifferentlydependingontheprey.Whenfacedwithcrabs,anoctopuswouldmovesuddenlyontopofthecrabwithitswholebody.However,whencatchingshrimp,theoctopuseswouldtakeonearmandreachoutveryslowlytowardtheshrimp,thengrabitandlatch(纏住)ontoitwithitsotherarmstopullitin.Wardillandhisteamhopetodomoreresearch.Theywanttostudytheoctopus’sbrainasitattackspreytodevelopabetterunderstandingofwhatrolethecreature’snervoussystemplaysinselectingthearmsituses.28.Whatistherecentstudymainlyabout?A.Octopuses’abilitytohideitself. B.Octopuses’waytotrackprey.C.Octopuses’huntingmodeviaeyes. D.Octopuses’methodofperceivingtheenvironment.29.Whatcanwelearnabouttheoctopusesinthestudy?A.Theyadoptdifferentstrategiestohunt. B.Theystretcharmsslowlytocatchcrabs.C.Theymovesuddenlytopreyonshrimps. D.Theyusethesecondarmtocatchpreyanytime.30.Whatdoesthefollow-uptestaimtofindoutabouttheoctopuses?A.Whetherthey’renervousinhunting. B.Howtheirnervesworkduringhunting.C.Howtheychoosetheirarmsinhunting. D.Whethertheyusetheirbrainduringhunting.31.Whichofthefollowingcanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.Octopuses:SkillfulHunters B.Octopuses:One-armedPredatorsC.Octopuses:ASharp-eyedSpecies D.Octopuses:AMysteriousCreature【答案】28.C29.A30.B31.A【解析】【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了最近的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)章魚的狩獵技巧會(huì)因?yàn)楂C物的不同而發(fā)生變化，解釋了研究開展的經(jīng)過以及未來研究的方向?！?8題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段“ResearchersattheUniversityofMinnesotarecentlystudiedadifferentwayoctopuseshunt—whentheyidentifyprey(獵物)basedonsight.(明尼蘇達(dá)大學(xué)的研究人員最近研究了章魚捕獵的另一種方式——它們根據(jù)視覺來識(shí)別獵物)”可知，最近的研究主要關(guān)于章魚通過眼睛的捕獵模式。故選C?！?9題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“Theoctopusesalsoattackeddifferentlydependingontheprey.(章魚的攻擊方式也因獵物的不同而不同)”可知，章魚采用不同的捕獵策略。故選A?！?0題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“Theywanttostudytheoctopus’sbrainasitattackspreytodevelopabetterunderstandingofwhatrolethecreature’snervoussystemplaysinselectingthearmsituses.(他們想研究章魚攻擊獵物時(shí)的大腦，以便更好地了解這種生物的神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)在選擇它使用的手臂時(shí)所起的作用)”可知，接下來的測(cè)試是為了了解章魚的神經(jīng)在狩獵時(shí)是如何工作的。故選B?！?1題詳解】主旨大意題。根據(jù)第一段“Innature,octopuses(章魚)huntmainlywiththeirsenseoftouch,usingtheireightarmstofeelouttheirenvironmentforhiddencreatures.ResearchersattheUniversityofMinnesotarecentlystudiedadifferentwayoctopuseshunt—whentheyidentifyprey(獵物)basedonsight.Thestudyfindingsshowthatthemarinecreaturesarequiteconsistentandmethodicalinhowtheyapproachprey.(在自然界中，章魚主要用它們的觸覺捕獵，用它們的八只手臂來感知周圍環(huán)境，尋找隱藏的生物。明尼蘇達(dá)大學(xué)的研究人員最近研究了章魚捕獵的另一種方式——它們根據(jù)視覺來識(shí)別獵物。研究結(jié)果表明，海洋生物在接近獵物的方式上是相當(dāng)一致和有條理的)”結(jié)合文章主要說明了最近的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)章魚的狩獵技巧會(huì)因?yàn)楂C物的不同而發(fā)生變化，解釋了研究開展的經(jīng)過以及未來研究的方向。故A選項(xiàng)“章魚：熟練的獵手”最符合文章標(biāo)題。故選A。DBusinessesarenowincost-cuttingmode.Titleinflation(頭銜通脹)hascreptintotheworkplace.Layoffs,hiringfreezesandconcernsaboutarecession(經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退)areplaguingemployers.Tobalancethisuniqueeconomicenvironment,employershavefiguredoutawaytocomfortemployeesandjobapplicantswithoutspendingmoremoney.Theyareofferingimpressivetitlestosoftentheblowofnotprovidingaraisetointernalemployeesorbigcompensationtojobcandidates.Anemployee’stitleistheiridentity.Itgivesthemcredibilityintheofficeandmakesthemfeelmorepowerful.Inthissense,thepolicyisasensiblewaytohelpkeepstaffandattracttopcandidates.Butifyoudon’treallydeservethenewtitle,itcouldcomebackandtroubleyou.Recruiterswillbepleasedtofindacandidatewhoisaperfectfitforasignificant,well-payingpositionintermsofskills,background,andpreviousexperience.However,astumblingblockariseswhentheynoticethecandidatehasahighertitlethantheclientoffers.Sincearecruiterwantstomakeaplacementandearnafee,theywon’twastetimeandwillseekoutothercandidateswhoareabetterfit.Eveniftherecruitersdecidetocontactthecandidate,there’sagoodchancethecandidatewon’taccept.Becausemostpeoplearen’tawarethattheirtitlewasinflatedandbelieveitwasarewardfortheiroutstandingperformance.Understandably,theywouldbeoffendediftheyreceivedalower-levelpost.Nowthatyouareatacertainlevel,youdon’twanttogobackward.What’smore,ifyourcurrenttitleistoohigh,itraisesredflags.Forexample,whensearchingforanewjob,ifyourtitleis“director,”butthenewroleisunderthatlevel,theinterviewerwillcuriouslyinquire,“whydoyouwanttogodownintitle?”Therewillbeanassumptionfromthehiringmanagerthatsomethingisn’tright.Theymayfeelthatthejobseekerisleavingbeforebeingfiredandwillingtodowngrade.Ratherthantryingtofigureoutthemotivationsofthecandidate,they’llmoveontootherswhohaveacleanerstorywithoutanybaggage.32.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“plaguing”inparagraph1probablymean?A.Shocking. B.Embarrassing. C.Troubling. D.Confusing.33.Whatcanwelearnaboutemployeeswithimpressivetitles?A.Theytendtolookdownuponothers.B.Theirsalariesdon’tmatchtheirtitles.C.Theirfearofbeingfiredwilldisappear.DTheygetagoodplatformfordevelopment.34.Whatwillarecruiterprobablydoifacandidate’stitleishigherthantheclientoffers?A.Haveadiscussionwiththeclient.B.Contactthejobapplicantimmediately.C.Excludethecandidatefromconsideration.D.Gathermoreinformationaboutthecandidate.35.Whatishiringmanagers’attitudetowardsthosewhochoosetodowngrade?A.Enthusiastic. B.Dismissive. C.Appreciative. D.Doubtful.【答案】32.C33.B34.C35.D【解析】【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了當(dāng)前企業(yè)中因經(jīng)濟(jì)環(huán)境不好而出現(xiàn)的成本削減、頭銜通脹等問題。為了安撫員工和求職者，企業(yè)采用的一種方法是給他們“高級(jí)”頭銜，以彌補(bǔ)不能提供加薪或高薪的缺陷。雖然頭銜可以增強(qiáng)員工在職場(chǎng)中的信譽(yù)，但如果頭銜過高，卻會(huì)給員工和求職者帶來不利影響，特別是在找新工作時(shí)，會(huì)被招聘者認(rèn)為是有不良動(dòng)機(jī)的?！?2題詳解】詞句猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)第一段劃線詞前面的內(nèi)容“Businessesarenowincost-cuttingmode.Titleinflationhascreptintotheworkplace.(企業(yè)現(xiàn)在正處于成本削減模式。頭銜膨脹已經(jīng)蔓延到工作場(chǎng)所)”可知，企業(yè)現(xiàn)在正處于成本削減模式，由裁員、招聘凍結(jié)和對(duì)經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退的擔(dān)憂已經(jīng)對(duì)員工們帶來了困擾。因此劃線詞應(yīng)該與C選項(xiàng)“Troubling(困擾)”為同義詞。故選C?！?3題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“Theyareofferingimpressivetitlestosoftentheblowofnotprovidingaraisetointernalemployeesorbigcompensationtojobcandidates.(他們提供令人印象深刻的頭銜，以減輕不給內(nèi)部員工加薪或不給求職者提供高額薪酬的打擊)”可知，聽起來高大上的員工薪水與他們的頭銜不匹配。故選B。【34題詳解】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“However,astumblingblockariseswhentheynoticethecandidatehasahighertitlethantheclientoffers.Sincearecruiterwantstomakeaplacementandearnafee,theywon'twastetimeandwillseekoutothercandidateswhoareabetterfit.(然而，當(dāng)他們注意到候選人的頭銜高于客戶提供的頭銜時(shí)，就會(huì)遇到障礙。既然招聘人員想安排工作并賺取費(fèi)用，他們就不會(huì)浪費(fèi)時(shí)間，而是會(huì)尋找其他更適合的候選人)”可知，如果候選人的頭銜高于客戶的要求，招聘人員可能不會(huì)考慮該候選人。故選C?！?5題詳解】推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段“What’smore,ifyourcurrenttitleistoohigh,itraisesredflags.Forexample,whensearchingforanewjob,ifyourtitleis“director,”butthenewroleisunderthatlevel,theinterviewerwillcuriouslyinquire,“whydoyouwanttogodownintitle?””(更重要的是，如果我們目前的頭銜太高，就會(huì)引發(fā)危險(xiǎn)信號(hào)。例如，在尋找新工作時(shí)，如果你的頭銜是“總監(jiān)”，但新職位低于該級(jí)別，面試官會(huì)好奇地問：“你為什么要降級(jí)？”)”可知，招聘經(jīng)理對(duì)那些選擇降級(jí)的人的態(tài)度是懷疑的。故選D。第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Itcanbehardtostaymotivatedwhenyouareonatrainingplanandthiscanleadtoyoumissingessentialsessions.___36___Luckily,wehavesometriedandtestedmotivationaltricksthatwillensureyoukeeprunningallyeararound.Runwithapartner.Ifyoucan,askafriendtorunwithyou,asthenyouhaveareasontogoout,evenwhenyoudon’twantto.___37___Youneedsomeonewhowillhelpyououtofthedooroncoldwintermornings.___38___.Afast-trackwaytoloseyourmotivationistoalwaysrunthesamerouteoverandoveragain.Mixitupbychangingwhereyourun.Tryanewrouteandyouwillfocusonthingslikehowyouarefeelingratherthanwhenyouhitthenextlamppostortree.Mixupthetraining.___39___Ifyouusuallygoforalong,slowrunonaSundaymorning,whynottryalittlesprintsessioninstead?Youcanpickalandmarkanywhereandrunasfastasyoucanuntilyougettoit,beforeslowingdownagaintorecover.Listentomusic.Theraceitselfwillhaveplentyofmotivationalfactorstokeepyougoing,withthecrowdscheeringandotherrunnerstoconcentrateon,butifyouareoutonyourown,yourfavoritesongcanreallycheeryouupifyou’refeelingthatlull(低谷期)comeoveryou.___40___A.Varyyourlocations.B.Stimulateyourmotivation.C.Youalsoneedtovaryyourtrainingpatterns.D.Thisisespeciallythecasewhenitcomestothecoldmonths.E.Makesureyoudon’tpicksomeonewhoislikelytocancelonyou.F.Somemusicdeviceswillhelpyoutostaymotivatedandontarget.G.Musiccanhelpkeepyougoingwhentherunninggetsalittletough.【答案】36.D37.E38.A39.C40.G【解析】【導(dǎo)語】本文為一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了一些增強(qiáng)跑步動(dòng)力的方法?！?6題詳解】根據(jù)上文“Itcanbehardtostaymotivatedwhenyouareonatrainingplanandthiscanleadtoyoumissingessentialsessions.(當(dāng)你在一個(gè)訓(xùn)練計(jì)劃中很難保持動(dòng)力，這可能會(huì)導(dǎo)致你錯(cuò)過重要的課程。)”可知，空格處應(yīng)該進(jìn)一步說明不利的條件。選項(xiàng)D.Thisisespeciallythecasewhenitcomestothecoldmonths.(在寒冷的月份尤其如此。)說明的是不利的條件，承接上文；符合語境。故選D?！?7題詳解】根據(jù)下文“Youneedsomeonewhowillhelpyououtofthedooroncoldwintermornings.(你需要有人在寒冷的冬天早晨幫你出門。)”可知，前面的句子應(yīng)該是說要找一個(gè)適合的人一起跑步。選項(xiàng)E.Makesureyoudon’tpicksomeonewhoislikelytocancelonyou.(確保你沒有選擇一個(gè)可能會(huì)取消你約會(huì)的人。)說明的是找一個(gè)合適的人，符合語境，引出下文。故選E。【38題詳解】根據(jù)下文“Afast-trackwaytoloseyourmotivationistoalwaysrunthesamerouteoverandoveragain.Mixitupbychangingwhereyourun.(讓你失去動(dòng)力的一個(gè)快速途徑就是總是一遍又一遍地跑同樣的路線。通過改變你跑步的地方來混合。)”可知，前面的句子應(yīng)該是說要改變跑步的地點(diǎn)。選項(xiàng)A.Varyyourlocations.(改變你的位置。)符合語境，能夠作為本段的主題句。故選A?！?9題詳解】根據(jù)上文“Mixupthetraining.(混合訓(xùn)練。)”為本段的主題句，可知，空格處應(yīng)該進(jìn)一步說明改變訓(xùn)練方式。選項(xiàng)C.Youalsoneedtovaryyourtrainingpatterns.(你還需要改變你的訓(xùn)練模式。)符合語境，承接上文。故選C?！?0題詳解】根據(jù)前文“Theraceitselfwillhaveplentyofmotivationalfactorstokeepyougoing,wi