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1、综合检测(B卷)(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AUnderstanding cultural body language in other countries is very helpful in communication,especially when we cant speak a foreign language.Here are some gestures and their meanings in different culture

2、s.I hope these will help you when you try to interact with foreigners.Head movementsIn some parts of India,people shake their heads to show they are actively listening or agree with you.In western countries,people nod to confirm.However,in Bulgaria and Greece,nodding actually means the contrary.Eye

3、contactsSome countries,such as Japan and Finland,consider constant eye contact awkward.In Caribbean cultures,children and teenagers are taught not to look at adults in the eyes when they are being corrected.Strong eye contact is common among people of the same sex in Spain and Arabic countries.Hands

4、The “thumbs up” sign is used in many cultures to mean “OK”.In France,it can mean No.1.Interestingly,the “OK” sign means “zero” or “nothing” in France,while some other European countries such as Greece,Italy,Brazil,and Russia consider it as impolite.Greetings and goodbyesShaking hands is a normal and

5、 formal way to greet or say goodbye in western countries.But in Romania,only men usually shake hands.And they do it every time they meet,not just the first!In England,however,its unusual to shake hands with someone you are introduced to in an informal setting.LegsSitting with crossed legs is common

6、in North America and European countries,but it is considered disrespectful in Asia and the Middle East where a straight and balanced posture is the norm(规范).Body language varies from country to country.When you communicate with foreigners,one safe way is to understand,respect and follow the culture.

7、1.Why does the author write the first paragraph?A.To tell us the writing purpose. B.To show ways of communicating.C.To stress the importance of language.D.To compare the cultural differences.答案A解析推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容可知,理解其他国家的文化肢体语言对交流非常有帮助,作者希望他所写的文章对那些尝试和外国人交流的人来说有所帮助。由此可以推断,在第一段中作者表明了他的写作目的。故选A项。2.Wha

8、t can we learn about body language according to the text?A.Constant eye contact is advisable in Japanese.B.Sitting with crossed legs is popular in the Middle East.C.Shaking hands only happens between men in Romania.D.The “thumbs up” sign can be considered polite in Italy.答案C解析细节理解题。根据文章第五段的“Shaking

9、hands is a normal and formal way to greet or say goodbye in western countries.But in Romania,only men usually shake hands.”(在西方国家,握手是一种正常和正式的问候或道别方式。但是在罗马尼亚,只有男人才握手。)可知,在罗马尼亚,只有男人才握手。故选C项。3.Which can best describe the authors advice on communication with body language?A.Practice makes perfect.B.Acti

10、ons speak louder than words.C.Seeing is believing.D.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.答案D解析推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“When you communicate with foreigners,one safe way is to understand,respect and follow the culture.”(当你与外国人交流时,一个安全的方法就是理解、尊重并遵循当地文化。)可知,作者给出的建议是:入乡随俗。D项可译为“入乡随俗”,符合题意。故选D项。BA 1,400-year-old Peruv

11、ian method of diverting(使转向) water could supply up to 100 million cubic metres of waterequal to 40,000 Olympic-size swimming pools worth of waterto Lima each year,according to a new study.Its one example of how ancient methods could support existing modern ones in countries without enough water.More

12、 than a billion people across the world face water shortages.Man-made reservoirs store rainwater and water overflow for use during drier times.But reservoirs are costly,require years to plan and can still fail to meet water needs.Perus capital,Lima,depends on water from rivers high in the Andes Moun

13、tains.It takes only a few days for water to flow down to the city.So when the dry season begins in the mountains,the water supply quickly disappears.The city suffers shortages of 43 million cubic metres during the dry season.It solves this with modern structures such as man-made reservoirs.These res

14、ervoirs are not the only solution,however.Over a thousand years ago,indigenous(本地的) people developed another way to solve water problems.Boris Ochoa-Tocachi is a researcher at Imperial College London and lead writer of the study.He explored one of the last remaining water-harvesting systems in the s

15、mall mountain community of Huamantanga,Peru.The system was developed even before the ancient Inca civilisation.The 1,400-year-old system is designed to increase the water supply during the dry season by diverting and slowing water as it travels down the mountains.This nature-based method is made of

16、special canals that guide water from its source to a series of water bodies and hillsides.The water goes slowly into the ground,then flows downhill through the soil and reappears in water bodies near the community.The researchers measured how much the system slowed the flow of water by injecting spe

17、cial dye in the highlands and noting when it reappeared in water bodies.The dyed water started to surface two weeks later and continued flowing for eight monthsa huge improvement over the hours or days it would normally take.4.How much water does an Olympic-size swimming pool need?A.2,500 cubic metr

18、es.B.4,000 cubic metres.C.1,000 cubic metres.D.1,400 cubic metres.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知,一亿立方米的水相当于四万个奥运会游泳池的水。用一亿除以四万等于2,500,也就是说一个奥运会游泳池需要2,500立方米的水。故选A项。5.What can be learned about the ancient water system?A.It was developed during the ancient Inca civilisation.B.It is nature-based and made of spe

19、cial canals.C.It is the last water system left in Huamantanga.D.It can satisfy water needs of Lima throughout the year.答案B解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“This nature-based method is made of special canals that guide water from its source to a series of water bodies and hillsides.”可知,This nature-based method指代的是上一句

20、中的The 1,400-year-old system(有1,400年历史的系统),也就是题干中的the ancient water system(古代的水系统)。由此可推断出,这个古代的水系统是基于自然方法的,而且是由特殊的渠道构成的。故选B项。6.What does the underlined word “this” probably refer to in paragraph 3?A.Water resources.B.Water supply.C.Water shortage.D.Water system.答案C解析词义猜测题。画线词所在句句意为“通过人工水库等现代结构解决了 ”。根

21、据画线词上一句“The city suffers shortages of 43 million cubic metres during the dry season.”可知,这座城市在旱季遭遇4,300万立方米的水资源短缺。由此可推断出,画线词所在句解决的应该是水资源短缺问题,this代指的应该是“水资源短缺”,water shortage意为“缺水”,符合语境。故选C项。7.Which of the following order shows how the ancient system works?a.The water flows downhill through the soil.b

22、.The water surfaces in water bodies.c.The water goes slowly into the ground.d.The water flows to water bodies and hillsides.A.dabcB.bcadC.abcdD.dcab答案D解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“This nature-based method is made of special canals that guide water from its source to a series of water bodies and hillsides.The wa

23、ter goes slowly into the ground,then flows downhill through the soil and reappears in water bodies near the community.”可知,首先,这种基于自然方法的水系统是由特殊的渠道构成的,引导水从源头流向一系列的水体和山坡,与d项(水流向水体和山坡)表达的意思一致;然后,水慢慢地流入地下,与c项(水慢慢地流入地下)表达的意思一致;接下来,水通过土壤向下流动,与a项(水通过土壤流下山)表达的意思一致;最后,水重新出现在社区附近的水体中,与b项(水在水体中显露)表达的意思一致。由此可推断出,

24、这个古老的系统是按照“dcab”的顺序运转的。故选D项。CWhat do you usually do when you have some free time?Do you take part in any form of hobby?If your answer is no,then you should think twice.Experiencing some type of interest or hobby might be the ideal way to develop your brain and improve your creative thinking.Here is

25、a common problem that many older people have.They have spent such a great deal of time raising their family that once their children are grown and left home,they all of a sudden start to experience their age.Quite often,it is not their age that is the concern.It is the fact that they are unexpectedl

26、y offered more time on their hands.When you put in too much time not doing anything,this can affect your brain.This is just where the expression “If you dont use it,you lose it” definitely is the truth.Your mind needs working out much like any other muscle in your body.This is why getting a hobby ma

27、tters.It offers you something to do and is a perfect way to meet new people.Enjoying a hobby is also a perfect way to improve creative thinking at any age.Even young children can profit from taking a new hobby.For retired people,enjoying a hobby which they can find entertainment in with their grandc

28、hildren will help keep them active and feeling young at heart.Several hobbies that are terrific for both your mind and your body include yoga,biking,swimming and golf.If you arent fond of sports,even taking a walk regularly is a wonderful way to keep active.It helps you to appreciate fresh scenery a

29、nd it has been suggested that the colours green and blue help make you more creative.As you can see above,you can get pretty much from taking a hobby.With so many choices waiting for you,begin your journey right away!8.What can be implied about many older people from paragraph 2?A.They lock creative

30、 thinking.B.They should develop their brain.C.They concern about their age.D.They used to have little free time.答案D解析推理判断题。由第二段中的“They have spent such a great deal of time raising their family. Quite often,it is not their age that is the concern.It is the fact that they are unexpectedly offered more

31、 time on their hands.”可知,很多老年人年轻时把时间主要用来养活家庭,年老之后,他们担心的不是变老,而是他们有了过多的可以自己支配的时间。由此可以推知,他们原来没有什么自由时间。故选D项。9.Why does getting a hobby matter according to the text?A.It strengthens ones brain.B.It helps build up ones muscle.C.It enables one to make friends.D.It improves ones living conditions.答案A解析细节理解题

32、。由第三段中的“Your mind needs working out much like any other muscle in your body.This is why getting a hobby matters.”可知,就像你身体的其他部位一样,你的大脑需要锻炼。这就是业余爱好重要的原因。由此可知,业余爱好可以锻炼大脑,增强脑力。故选A项。10.What does the underlined word “terrific” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Specific.B.Disgusting.C.Wonderful.D.Fundamental.

33、答案C解析词义猜测题。第三段和第四段中主要介绍了业余爱好可以锻炼脑力,同时对身体有好处。画线词所在句子“Several hobbies that are terrific for both your mind and your body include yoga,biking,swimming and golf.”则介绍了几个对脑力和身体有好处的活动:瑜伽、骑自行车、游泳、高尔夫,等等。结合选项,该画线词意思应为“极好的”。故选C项。11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Trying different h

34、obbiesB.Spending your free timeC.Experiencing your hobby nowD.Feeling young at heart答案C解析标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了业余爱好对于老年人的好处。最后一段是总结段,提到“我们可以从业余爱好中受益。你可以有很多选择,马上开始吧!”,结合选项,C项最适合做该文标题。DSchools across the world are trying to come up with solutions to keep students active.Some are replacing traditional classroom

35、 chairs with exercise balls or standing desks.At Ward Elementary School in Winston,North Carolina students have adopted a new programme that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.“Read and Ride” is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl,who came up with the idea while he was exercising and

36、reading at the gym.Believing it would be a fun way to convince students to become more active,he placed one in the corner of his classroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes.It was so popular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the “Read and Ride” programme to

37、 the entire school.Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise room filled with bikes that can be used by students while completing their daily reading assignments.Besides making reading more fun,the programme also helps students exercise at a comfortable pace without the pressure that comes with

38、 regular sports-related activities.It is also a perfect way to release energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities.Most importantly,however,are the programmes academic benefits.A year after Read and Ride was introduced at Ward Elementary School,students actively involved

39、 in the programme demonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency.Those that had not taken advantage of the exercise bikes tested at a much lower 41%.Though the substantial improvement in academic achievement cannot all be attributed to programmes like “Read and Ride”,experts believe they are a

40、significant contributor.Thats because studies have shown that physical activity stimulates brain cells and helps prepare it for learning.As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise programme spreads,dont be surprised to find schools across the country adopt “Read and Ride” for th

41、eir students.12.What is the new programme at Ward Elementary School?A.Kids ride bikes as they read.B.Kids exercise balls and read at the gym.C.Kids sit at desks for long while reading.D.Kids do outdoor activities during lessons.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“At Ward Elementary School in Winston,North Carolina

42、 students have adopted a new programme that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.”可知,Ward Elementary School采用了一个新项目,学生阅读时需要骑固定住的自行车。故选A项。13.How do the students at Ward Elementary School benefit from the programme?A.They exercise with high pressure.B.They feel reading fun and learn better.C.They

43、 improve their sense of competition.D.They are instructed to read at the same pace.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第五段的内容可知,参与这个项目的学生的阅读能力大幅提高,所以这个项目能让学生感受到阅读的快乐,学习会更好。故选B项。14.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The programme may be more and more popular.B.Schools doubt whether the programme is available.C.Phy

44、sical activities prevent kids from learning more.D.The school achievement depends wholly on the programme.答案A解析推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise programme spreads,dont be surprised to find schools across the country adopt Read and Ridefor their students

45、.”可知,这个项目将会越来越受欢迎,因为有越来越多的学校加入这个项目。故选A项。15.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Standing desks help school kids focus on their studies.B.Traditional teaching should be banned in the near future.C.“Read and Ride” aims to make students healthier and smarter.D.Kids need to release energy during indep

46、endent reading classes.答案C解析主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第二段内容可知,本文主要介绍了“一边骑车一边读书”这一活动,而它的目的是让学生更健康、更聪明。故选C项。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Road Trip PlanningThere are so many things to consider when planning a road trip,especially if you want to make it a great one.Think abou

47、t it,with what little vacation time we have these days,dont you want your vacation to be the kind that you remember forever and talk about for years to come?16 Here are some ways to approach all the information to help you plan your vacation.Select Your DestinationFirst,you have to select a destinat

48、ion.There are many articles that include trip ideas,free road trip plans and tips about specific destinations.17This is where the fun comes in!Road trip games are always a great idea,and the longer your trip is,the more youll enjoy them.Creating your own soundtrack(原声音乐) is another key to a fun road trip.Whenever you hear those songs long after your trip,they will bring memories flooding back and a smile to your face.Pack for Your TripBefore you go,youve got to figure out what to pack.This road trip planning gu