综合检测(A卷) (时间：120分钟满分：150分) 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。 M:What's the date today?May 6th? W:No,that was yesterday.I hope you didn't forget everything.It's Grandpa's birthday tomorrow. 1.When is Grandpa's birthday? A.On May 6th.B.On May 7th.C.On May 8th. 答案C M:I can't decide whether to take classes or to look for ajob during my summer holidays W:You can learn more by working and you can make money at the same time. 2.What does the girl advise the man to do? A.Look for a job.B.Take classes.C.Stay at home 答案A M:Linda,you will go to London for the summer holidays,won't you? W:I'm not sure.What about you? M:Oh,I got a letter from Ken.He said he would go back to his hometown Toronto and he asked me to go with him. 3.Where will the man go for the holiday probably? A.To London. B.To Toronto. C.To his hometown. 客案B M:It's time to go. W:I'm ready.You jump first. M:Let's jump out of the airplane together and then open our parachutes. 4.Where are the speakers? A.In an airplane. B.In a boat. C.On the ground. 答案A M:Call Peter W:I don't know what to say! M:Think of something.We can't just let him come home to find his favourite bike broken!Tell him a tree fell on it in a storm. W:I'm not going to lie! 5.What happened to Peter's bike? A.A tree fell on it. B.Someone stole it. C.It got broken 答案C 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完 后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
综合检测(A 卷) (时间:120 分钟 满分:150 分) 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。 M:What’s the date today?May 6th? W:No,that was yesterday.I hope you didn’t forget everything.It’s Grandpa’s birthday tomorrow. 1.When is Grandpa’s birthday? A.On May 6th. B.On May 7th. C.On May 8th. 答案 C M:I can’t decide whether to take classes or to look for a job during my summer holidays. W:You can learn more by working and you can make money at the same time. 2.What does the girl advise the man to do? A.Look for a job. B.Take classes. C.Stay at home. 答案 A M:Linda,you will go to London for the summer holidays,won’t you? W:I’m not sure.What about you? M:Oh,I got a letter from Ken.He said he would go back to his hometown Toronto and he asked me to go with him. 3.Where will the man go for the holiday probably? A.To London. B.To Toronto. C.To his hometown. 答案 B M:It’s time to go. W:I’m ready.You jump first. M:Let’s jump out of the airplane together and then open our parachutes. 4.Where are the speakers? A.In an airplane. B.In a boat. C.On the ground. 答案 A M:Call Peter. W:I don’t know what to say! M:Think of something.We can’t just let him come home to find his favourite bike broken!Tell him a tree fell on it in a storm. W:I’m not going to lie! 5.What happened to Peter’s bike? A.A tree fell on it. B.Someone stole it. C.It got broken. 答案 C 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完 后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 W:Excuse me.Do the Number 16 and the Number 6 buses both go across town? M:Yes,but you may have to change buses.Where do you want to go? W:I'm going to City Square. M:Take the Number 14 to River Drive.Then change to the Number 15 or 18.They both go to City Square. W:Can I get change from the bus driver?I only have some large bills. M:No!You need exact change. W:How much is the fare? M:It's two dollars. W:OK!Thanks a lot for your help! M:You're welcome!Don't forget to ask the bus driver about where to change buses. W:Thanks!I won't. 6.Which bus goes to River Drive? A.No.16. B.No.14. C.No.6. 答案B 7.What will the woman ask the bus driver? A.Where to change buses. B.The ticket price. C.How to get some change. 答案A 听第7段材料回答第8、9题。 M:Good morning,Jane. W:Morning.It is really cold today. M:It always gets cold after a heavy snow W:I love snow.When I was a child,I made snowballs and ran in the snow.Do you like skating,David? M:Yes,I do. W:So do I.By the way,did you hear the weather forecast this morning? M:Yes.It's partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the northwest.The highest temperature will be at least 3 below zero in the morning.But in the afternoon,it will rise a little. W:Then the beautiful snow might melt away. 8.What did Jane like to do as a child? A.Make snowballs. B.Go skating. C.Sweep away the snow 答案A 9.What's the weather like today? A.Snowy and cold. B.Cloudy and windy. C.Snowy and warm. 客案B 听第8段材料回答第10至12题。 W:Hi,sir.Can I help you? M:Yes.I want to fly to Chicago on Wednesday and return on Friday.How much will the ticket be? W:OK.Sir,you know tickets are cheaper if you stay over Saturday night M:Thanks,but unfortunately,I've already arranged some business meetings here on Friday. W:What time do you prefer,sir?Morning or afternoon? M:Morning because I have to be there by early evening.Is there a meal? W:Yes,sir.Breakfast as well as drinks will be served,and you can also see a video programme. M:That sounds good.What's the total cost? W:Eight hundred and fifty dollars a round trip
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。 W:Excuse me.Do the Number 16 and the Number 6 buses both go across town? M:Yes,but you may have to change buses.Where do you want to go? W:I’m going to City Square. M:Take the Number 14 to River Drive.Then change to the Number 15 or 18.They both go to City Square. W:Can I get change from the bus driver?I only have some large bills. M:No!You need exact change. W:How much is the fare? M:It’s two dollars. W:OK!Thanks a lot for your help! M:You’re welcome!Don’t forget to ask the bus driver about where to change buses. W:Thanks!I won’t. 6.Which bus goes to River Drive? A.No.16. B.No.14. C.No.6. 答案 B 7.What will the woman ask the bus driver? A.Where to change buses. B.The ticket price. C.How to get some change. 答案 A 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。 M:Good morning,Jane. W:Morning.It is really cold today. M:It always gets cold after a heavy snow. W:I love snow.When I was a child,I made snowballs and ran in the snow.Do you like skating,David? M:Yes,I do. W:So do I.By the way,did you hear the weather forecast this morning? M:Yes.It’s partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the northwest.The highest temperature will be at least 3 below zero in the morning.But in the afternoon,it will rise a little. W:Then the beautiful snow might melt away. 8.What did Jane like to do as a child? A.Make snowballs. B.Go skating. C.Sweep away the snow. 答案 A 9.What’s the weather like today? A.Snowy and cold. B.Cloudy and windy. C.Snowy and warm. 答案 B 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 W:Hi,sir.Can I help you? M:Yes.I want to fly to Chicago on Wednesday and return on Friday.How much will the ticket be? W:OK.Sir,you know tickets are cheaper if you stay over Saturday night. M:Thanks,but unfortunately,I’ve already arranged some business meetings here on Friday. W:What time do you prefer,sir?Morning or afternoon? M:Morning,because I have to be there by early evening.Is there a meal? W:Yes,sir.Breakfast as well as drinks will be served,and you can also see a video programme. M:That sounds good.What’s the total cost? W:Eight hundred and fifty dollars a round trip
M:That's within what I expected. 10.When will the man return? A.On Wednesday. B.On Saturday.C.On Friday. 答案C 11.How much will the man pay for his journey? A.$850. B.$815. C.$425 答案A 12.What do we know about the man's journey? A.Drinking is not allowed. B.A lunch will be served. C.He can enjoy a video programme. 答案 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 M:Here is the pill.I'll help you stand up. W:Can I have a walk around the room or corridor?I have stayed in bed all day M:Yes,you can!It seems that feeling well again is not such a long process. W:I have been in hospital for two weeks,haven't I? M:Yes,and you can leave the hospital tomorrow! W:Really?I'm so happy. M:I have written a certificate for you. W:I'm eager to go home!Doctor,what should I do after I go home? M:I have two suggestions.First,avoid any mental stress and have enough rest.Secondly,examinations should be done regularly. W:I'm sure I will follow your advice. M:Complete recovery will take a long time.So you must take care of yourself. W:I want to thank all the doctors in charge.I'm very grateful to you all. M:Don't mention it!That is our duty! 13.How long has the woman been in hospital? A.For one week. B.For ten days. C.For two weeks. 答案c 14.When can the woman leave the hospital? A.In two weeks. B.Tomorrow. C.Uncertain. 答案B 15.What's the doctor's suggestion for the woman? A.To have medical checks regularly B.To take the medicine every day. C.To avoid any physical exercise. 答案A 16.How soon will the woman get well completely? A.In a few days. B.In a long time. C.As soon as she leaves the hospital. 答案B 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 M:Hello,everyone.Today I'm going to talk about small talk,that is,short conversations people often have with strangers they meet.Such exchanges occur at bus stops,on buses,while waiting in line,almost anywhere that strangers gather close together.As a matter of fact,these short conversations are a good way for people to say hello and express friendliness.Such conversations usually cover a wide range of topics.The topics may include weather,customer service,movies,TV shows,local sports or latest news.But you should always keep it in your mind that private
M:That’s within what I expected. 10.When will the man return? A.On Wednesday. B.On Saturday. C.On Friday. 答案 C 11.How much will the man pay for his journey? A.$850. B.$815. C.$425. 答案 A 12.What do we know about the man’s journey? A.Drinking is not allowed. B.A lunch will be served. C.He can enjoy a video programme. 答案 C 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 M:Here is the pill.I’ll help you stand up. W:Can I have a walk around the room or corridor?I have stayed in bed all day. M:Yes,you can!It seems that feeling well again is not such a long process. W:I have been in hospital for two weeks,haven’t I? M:Yes,and you can leave the hospital tomorrow! W:Really?I’m so happy. M:I have written a certificate for you. W:I’m eager to go home!Doctor,what should I do after I go home? M:I have two suggestions.First,avoid any mental stress and have enough rest.Secondly,examinations should be done regularly. W:I’m sure I will follow your advice. M:Complete recovery will take a long time.So you must take care of yourself. W:I want to thank all the doctors in charge.I’m very grateful to you all. M:Don’t mention it!That is our duty! 13.How long has the woman been in hospital? A.For one week. B.For ten days. C.For two weeks. 答案 C 14.When can the woman leave the hospital? A.In two weeks. B.Tomorrow. C.Uncertain. 答案 B 15.What’s the doctor’s suggestion for the woman? A.To have medical checks regularly. B.To take the medicine every day. C.To avoid any physical exercise. 答案 A 16.How soon will the woman get well completely? A.In a few days. B.In a long time. C.As soon as she leaves the hospital. 答案 B 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 M:Hello,everyone.Today I’m going to talk about small talk,that is,short conversations people often have with strangers they meet.Such exchanges occur at bus stops,on buses,while waiting in line,almost anywhere that strangers gather close together.As a matter of fact,these short conversations are a good way for people to say hello and express friendliness.Such conversations usually cover a wide range of topics.The topics may include weather,customer service,movies,TV shows,local sports or latest news.But you should always keep it in your mind that private
questions about salaries,family life,religious beliefs and politics should be avoided during these conversations.Besides,it's better to ask open-ended questions.If you ask visitors,"Do you like our city?"They may simply say,"Yes".On the other hand,if you ask,"What do you think of our city?" They will have more freedom in answering.This type of question also shows that you are interested in them.If you appear interested in what people are saying,they'd feel more comfortable talking with you 17.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker? A.Relatives. B.Strangers. C.Visitors. 答案B 18.Why do people have small talk? A.To express opinions. B.To avoid arguments. C.To show friendliness 答案c 19.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk? A.Politics. B.Movies. C.Salaries. 答案B 20.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture? A.Asking open-ended questions. B.Feeling free to change topics. C.Making small talk interesting. 答案A 第二部分阅读（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。 1.Admission and School Policies The enrollment()of a pupil to the school is subject 4.Fees School fees are listed on the Fee Schedule and to the school's Admission and Entry policies and other policies and procedures revised by the school vary from time to time.A full term's tuition must from time to time. be paid for any term during which the pupil is in attendance regardless of the number of days 2.Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian If a parent/guardian desires to withdraw a child for any attended.If tuition fees have not been paid,the reason from the school,that parent/guardian shall give a Refundable Deposit shall be used to pay the tuition fees and the parents/guardians remain minimum of six weeks'written withdrawal notice to responsible for the rest.The school reserves the the school.The notice received during a school holiday right to exclude a pupil if tuition or other fees are will be considered to have been received on the first not paid in full by the due date. day of the following term. 3 Refundable Deposit(押金) 5.Termination by the School When a pupil is offered a place,the parent/guardian The school may terminate(终止)this agreement shall immediately pay the required Refundable when permanent exclusion or removal is Deposit.This is to secure enrollment at the school until required.The school shall not take such action the termly or annual fees have been paid.The without good cause and full consultation with Refundable Deposit is refundable,and shall be without parents/guardians and the pupil.Parents/guardians interest and without taking into account changes in have the right to appeal on a decision to exchange rates. permanently exclude a pupil. 21.How long in advance should a written withdrawal notice be given? A.A whole holiday B.At least six weeks. C.A whole term. D.At least one day. 答案B 解析细节理解题。根据Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian部分中的If a parent/guardian desires to withdraw a child for any reason from the school,that parent/guardian shall give a minimum of six weeks'written withdrawal notice to the school..”可知，退学通知书应至少提前六周发出。 故选B项。 22.What do we know about tuition fees?
questions about salaries,family life,religious beliefs and politics should be avoided during these conversations.Besides,it’s better to ask open-ended questions.If you ask visitors,“Do you like our city?” They may simply say,“Yes”.On the other hand,if you ask,“What do you think of our city?” They will have more freedom in answering.This type of question also shows that you are interested in them.If you appear interested in what people are saying,they’d feel more comfortable talking with you. 17.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker? A.Relatives. B.Strangers. C.Visitors. 答案 B 18.Why do people have small talk? A.To express opinions. B.To avoid arguments. C.To show friendliness. 答案 C 19.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk? A.Politics. B.Movies. C.Salaries. 答案 B 20.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture? A.Asking open-ended questions. B.Feeling free to change topics. C.Making small talk interesting. 答案 A 第二部分 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。 A 1.Admission and School Policies The enrollment(注册) of a pupil to the school is subject to the school’s Admission and Entry policies and other policies and procedures revised by the school from time to time. 4.Fees School fees are listed on the Fee Schedule and vary from time to time.A full term’s tuition must be paid for any term during which the pupil is in attendance regardless of the number of days attended.If tuition fees have not been paid,the Refundable Deposit shall be used to pay the tuition fees and the parents/guardians remain responsible for the rest.The school reserves the right to exclude a pupil if tuition or other fees are not paid in full by the due date. 2.Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian If a parent/guardian desires to withdraw a child for any reason from the school,that parent/guardian shall give a minimum of six weeks’ written withdrawal notice to the school.The notice received during a school holiday will be considered to have been received on the first day of the following term. 3.Refundable Deposit(押金) When a pupil is offered a place,the parent/guardian shall immediately pay the required Refundable Deposit.This is to secure enrollment at the school until the termly or annual fees have been paid.The Refundable Deposit is refundable,and shall be without interest and without taking into account changes in exchange rates. 5.Termination by the School The school may terminate(终止) this agreement when permanent exclusion or removal is required.The school shall not take such action without good cause and full consultation with parents/guardians and the pupil.Parents/guardians have the right to appeal on a decision to permanently exclude a pupil. 21.How long in advance should a written withdrawal notice be given? A.A whole holiday. B.At least six weeks. C.A whole term. D.At least one day. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据 Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian 部分中的“If a parent/guardian desires to withdraw a child for any reason from the school,that parent/guardian shall give a minimum of six weeks’ written withdrawal notice to the school.”可知,退学通知书应至少提前六周发出。 故选 B 项。 22.What do we know about tuition fees?
A.They must be fully paid. B.They stay the same every year. C.They vary with the number of days attended D.They can't be paid with the refundable deposit 答案A 解析细节理解题。根据Fees部分中的“A full term'stuition must be paid for any term during which the pupil is in attendance regardless of the number of days attended.”可知，学费必须全额 支付。故选A项。 23.In which section of a school's brochure might the text appear? A.Study Tips. B.Application Procedures. C.Terms and Conditions. D.Frequently Asked Questions. 答案C 解析推理判断题。文章主要说明了一所学校的入学及学校政策，退学、押金和学费等细则条 款。由此可知，文章最有可能出现在学校宣传册的条款部分。故选C项。 公 Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain( )a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise is challenging,yet fun and empowering!Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However,studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups,it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health.It'san opportunity to be social,release endorphins(内啡肽)，and improve your strength.Additionally,group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard.The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone. Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves.If you feel you can relate,then group training is an even better option for you.It'sa great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision() of a fitness instructor.If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored,you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track.Don't let fitness frighten you! If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle,it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support.I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health.Surround yourself with people who uplift,encourage and understand you!Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class,with a friend.Plan to go for a jog together.Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar!Fitness can be both fun and social! Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals.First,decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive.Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.Don't let negativity ruin your motivation. 24.The first paragraph focuses on A.the greatest challenge of group exercise B.the most effective way to improve physical fitness C.the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D.the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups 答案c 解桐段落大意题。通读第一段内容可知，该段主要说明集体锻炼对于心理健康的好处。 25.The underlined word "upbeat"in the second paragraph probably means" A.cheerful B.average C.serious D.temporary
A.They must be fully paid. B.They stay the same every year. C.They vary with the number of days attended. D.They can’t be paid with the refundable deposit. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据 Fees 部分中的“A full term’stuition must be paid for any term during which the pupil isin attendance regardless of the number of days attended.”可知,学费必须全额 支付。故选 A 项。 23.In which section of a school’s brochure might the text appear? A.Study Tips. B.Application Procedures. C.Terms and Conditions. D.Frequently Asked Questions. 答案 C 解析推理判断题。文章主要说明了一所学校的入学及学校政策,退学、押金和学费等细则条 款。由此可知,文章最有可能出现在学校宣传册的条款部分。故选 C 项。 B Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(维 持) a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise is challenging,yet fun and empowering!Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However,studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups,it’s not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health.It’s an opportunity to be social,release endorphins(内啡肽),and improve your strength.Additionally,group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard.The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone. Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don’t want to embarrass themselves.If you feel you can relate,then group training is an even better option for you.It’s a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision(监管) of a fitness instructor.If you’re tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored,you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that’ll keep your workout on track.Don’t let fitness frighten you! If you’re serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle,it’s extremely important to surround yourself with people who’ll provide you with the proper emotional support.I wouldn’t scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn’t expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health.Surround yourself with people who uplift,encourage and understand you!Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class,with a friend.Plan to go for a jog together.Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar!Fitness can be both fun and social! Surrounding yourself with people who’ll provide you with respect and support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals.First,decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive.Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive.Don’t let negativity ruin your motivation. 24.The first paragraph focuses on . A.the greatest challenge of group exercise B.the most effective way to improve physical fitness C.the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D.the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups 答案 C 解析段落大意题。通读第一段内容可知,该段主要说明集体锻炼对于心理健康的好处。 25.The underlined word “upbeat” in the second paragraph probably means “ ”. A.cheerful B.average C.serious D.temporary
答案A 解析词义猜测题。根据画线词前面出现的becoming bored可判断，作者建议参加一个气氛活 跃的健身班。该词的含义应该与bored相反，故选A项。 26.When it comes to emotional support,the author thinks it necessary A.to sustain a colourful lifestyle B.to party on weekends with positive people C.to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly D.to surround yourself with supportive people 答案D 解析细节理解题。根据第三段第三句内容可知，作者认为应该让自己的周边围绕着能使你振 奋、鼓励你、理解你的人。 27.What would be the best title for the passage? A.Seeking Support B.Supporting Health C.Improving Your Strength D.Building Up Fitness 答案B 解析标题归纳题。通读全文内容可知，文章主要说明集体锻炼对身心健康的好处，它不但有 益于你的身体，还有益于你的心理，并能使你获得情感支持。因此B项最具概括性。 When we look at a lovely baby,a puppy or a really cute kitten,many of us want to squeeze it.Why is that? According to a study published in the journal,it'satypical experience of"cute aggression".The experience results from the fight between the brain's"emotion system",which impels()people to squeeze cute things,and its"reward system"which deals with feelings of “wanting”. In the study,54 participants between the ages of 18 and 40 were presented with four groups of photos.Two of the groups of photos were of cute human babies and animals and the other two were of less adorable adult humans and animals.As the participants looked at the photos,there searchers watched their brain activities. According to the researchers,the participants'reward systems were found to be active as they looked at the cute babies,and they seemed to be overwhelmed.By contrast,the reward systems of the people looking at the less cute adults were found to be inactive,and they seemed to be less impelled by their reward systems. This suggests that cute things activate their emotion systems in such a way that people are overwhelmed by the experience of cuteness.But reward systems work against these emotions by creating the desire to protect cute things. As Katherine Stavropoulos,the lead researcher of this study at the University of California in the US said,"The cute aggression is the brain's way of 'bringing us back down'by balancing our feelings of being overwhelmed." Stavropoulos compared this process of balancing to an evolutionary adaptation.Such an adaptation may have taken place to ensure that people are able to continue taking care of creatures they consider particularly cute. So,although cute babies and adorable animals may look completely helpless,their vulnerable(脆s弱的)appearance may in fact help them to survive. 28.According to the text,"cute aggression"refers to A.the emotion of wanting to protect cute things B.the task of emotion system and reward system C.the adaptation of consistently taking care of cute creatures D.the behaviour of squeezing a cute baby or animal when seeing it 答案D 解桐词义猜测题。根据第一段的“When we look at a lovely baby,a puppy or a really cute kitten,.many of us want to squeeze it..”可知，“cute aggression'”指的是当看到可爱的婴儿或动物时 想去捏它的行为。故选D项
答案 A 解析词义猜测题。根据画线词前面出现的 becoming bored 可判断,作者建议参加一个气氛活 跃的健身班。该词的含义应该与 bored 相反,故选 A 项。 26.When it comes to emotional support,the author thinks it necessary . A.to sustain a colourful lifestyle B.to party on weekends with positive people C.to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly D.to surround yourself with supportive people 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第三段第三句内容可知,作者认为应该让自己的周边围绕着能使你振 奋、鼓励你、理解你的人。 27.What would be the best title for the passage? A.Seeking Support B.Supporting Health C.Improving Your Strength D.Building Up Fitness 答案 B 解析标题归纳题。通读全文内容可知,文章主要说明集体锻炼对身心健康的好处,它不但有 益于你的身体,还有益于你的心理,并能使你获得情感支持。因此 B 项最具概括性。 C When we look at a lovely baby,a puppy or a really cute kitten,many of us want to squeeze it.Why is that? According to a study published in the journal,it’s a typical experience of “cute aggression”.The experience results from the fight between the brain’s “emotion system”,which impels(促使) people to squeeze cute things,and its “reward system”which deals with feelings of “wanting”. In the study,54 participants between the ages of 18 and 40 were presented with four groups of photos.Two of the groups of photos were of cute human babies and animals and the other two were of less adorable adult humans and animals.As the participants looked at the photos,there searchers watched their brain activities. According to the researchers,the participants’ reward systems were found to be active as they looked at the cute babies,and they seemed to be overwhelmed.By contrast,the reward systems of the people looking at the less cute adults were found to be inactive,and they seemed to be less impelled by their reward systems. This suggests that cute things activate their emotion systems in such a way that people are overwhelmed by the experience of cuteness.But reward systems work against these emotions by creating the desire to protect cute things. As Katherine Stavropoulos,the lead researcher of this study at the University of California in the US said,“The cute aggression is the brain’s way of ‘bringing us back down’ by balancing our feelings of being overwhelmed.” Stavropoulos compared this process of balancing to an evolutionary adaptation.Such an adaptation may have taken place to ensure that people are able to continue taking care of creatures they consider particularly cute. So,although cute babies and adorable animals may look completely helpless,their vulnerable(脆弱的) appearance may in fact help them to survive. 28.According to the text,“cute aggression”refers to . A.the emotion of wanting to protect cute things B.the task of emotion system and reward system C.the adaptation of consistently taking care of cute creatures D.the behaviour of squeezing a cute baby or animal when seeing it 答案 D 解析词义猜测题。根据第一段的“When we look at a lovely baby,a puppy or a really cute kitten,many of us want to squeeze it.”可知,“cute aggression”指的是当看到可爱的婴儿或动物时 想去捏它的行为。故选 D 项
29.In nature,"cute aggression"is caused by_ A.the need of the brain to balance all feelings B.the photos of cute human babies and animals C.the vulnerable appearance of babies or animals D.the conflict between emotion system and reward system 答案D 解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的The experience results from the fight between the brain's 'emotion system',which impels people to squeeze cute things,and its 'reward system'which deals with feelings of‘wanting',”可知，在自然界中，“cute aggression”是由情感系统与奖励系 统的冲突引起的。故选D项。 30.Which of the following statements about the study is TRUE? A.Facial expressions of the participants were observed. B.Katherine Stavropoulos conducted this study on her own. C.Cute babies and animals affected brain activities of all the participants. D.The participants were divided into two groups in order to make comparison. 答案C 解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“According to the researchers,the participants'reward systems were found to be active as they looked at the cute babies,and they seemed to be overwhelmed.”可知，可爱的婴儿和动物影响所有参与者的大脑活动。故选C项。 31.What is the author's purpose in writing this text? A.To persuade readers to protect cute animals. B.To stress the significance of cute aggression. C.To present research findings on cute aggression. D.To share an interesting phenomenon with readers. 答案 解析目的意图题。第二段提到在杂志上发表的一项关于“cute aggression”的研究，在接下来的 段落中描述了该项研究的过程和结论。由此推知，本文的写作目的是展示关于“cute aggression'”的研究结果。故选C项。 D To advance wind turbine()technology to meet the requirements of extremely rough environments like that on Mars,Ames partnered with NSF(the National Science Foundation)and the Department of Energy."It was clear that a lot of the same features were also found in the cold regions of the Earth,"says Bubenheim.'NASA took the leadership on the team because we had the longest-term technology-a Mars turbine." Years before,NSF had worked with a company called Northern Power Systems(NPS),based in Barre.Vermont to build a 3-kilowatt wind turbine on Black Island off the coast of Antarctica.The main purpose of this turbine was to power communications to the NSF's South Pole station.In 1993,Ames awarded the same company a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)contract()to construct a similar wind turbine at the South Pole. Jonathan Lynch,the chief technology officer at NPS.says the South Pole has less wind than Black Island but is even colder."It'shard to have steels that work in those temperatures,"he says."The cold affects the parts and everything gets extremely fragile.We looked at which materials were appropriate for flexible wires,irons,and steels,and what lubrication()systems were going to work and for what temperatures over a long period of time." In 1997.NPS made a 3-kilowatt turbine at the South Pole,and then began developing a 100- kilowatt turbine that could function in the same extreme conditions.The first types of the larger turbine were successfully deployed in Kotzebue,Alaska and Golden,Colorado."They were fully tested in loads to make sure they worked and we then built a lot of them,says Lynch. By 2000,the wind turbine technology had won an R&D 100 Award from a magazine,and since then,says Bubenheim,"It's been copied and put in a lot of places around the globe." 32.From the first paragraph,we can infer that A.the team wanted to build a wind turbine used on Mars B.Mars and the Earth have the same features C.NASA played the most important part in the team
29.In nature,“cute aggression”is caused by . A.the need of the brain to balance all feelings B.the photos of cute human babies and animals C.the vulnerable appearance of babies or animals D.the conflict between emotion system and reward system 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The experience results from the fight between the brain’s ‘emotion system’,which impels people to squeeze cute things,and its ‘reward system’ which deals with feelings of ‘wanting’.”可知,在自然界中,“cute aggression”是由情感系统与奖励系 统的冲突引起的。故选 D 项。 30.Which of the following statements about the study is TRUE? A.Facial expressions of the participants were observed. B.Katherine Stavropoulos conducted this study on her own. C.Cute babies and animals affected brain activities of all the participants. D.The participants were divided into two groups in order to make comparison. 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“According to the researchers,the participants’ reward systems were found to be active as they looked at the cute babies,and they seemed to be overwhelmed.”可知,可爱的婴儿和动物影响所有参与者的大脑活动。故选 C 项。 31.What is the author’s purpose in writing this text? A.To persuade readers to protect cute animals. B.To stress the significance of cute aggression. C.To present research findings on cute aggression. D.To share an interesting phenomenon with readers. 答案 C 解析目的意图题。第二段提到在杂志上发表的一项关于“cute aggression”的研究,在接下来的 段落中描述了该项研究的过程和结论。由此推知,本文的写作目的是展示关于“cute aggression”的研究结果。故选 C 项。 D To advance wind turbine(涡轮机) technology to meet the requirements of extremely rough environments like that on Mars,Ames partnered with NSF (the National Science Foundation) and the Department of Energy.“It was clear that a lot of the same features were also found in the cold regions of the Earth,”says Bubenheim.“NASA took the leadership on the team because we had the longest-term technology—a Mars turbine.” Years before,NSF had worked with a company called Northern Power Systems (NPS),based in Barre,Vermont,to build a 3-kilowatt wind turbine on Black Island off the coast of Antarctica.The main purpose of this turbine was to power communications to the NSF’s South Pole station.In 1993,Ames awarded the same company a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract(合同) to construct a similar wind turbine at the South Pole. Jonathan Lynch,the chief technology officer at NPS,says the South Pole has less wind than Black Island but is even colder.“It’s hard to have steels that work in those temperatures,”he says.“The cold affects the parts and everything gets extremely fragile.We looked at which materials were appropriate for flexible wires,irons,and steels,and what lubrication(润滑) systems were going to work and for what temperatures over a long period of time.” In 1997,NPS made a 3-kilowatt turbine at the South Pole,and then began developing a 100- kilowatt turbine that could function in the same extreme conditions.The first types of the larger turbine were successfully deployed in Kotzebue,Alaska and Golden,Colorado.“They were fully tested in loads to make sure they worked,and we then built a lot of them,” says Lynch. By 2000,the wind turbine technology had won an R&D 100 Award from a magazine,and since then,says Bubenheim,“It’s been copied and put in a lot of places around the globe.” 32.From the first paragraph,we can infer that . A.the team wanted to build a wind turbine used on Mars B.Mars and the Earth have the same features C.NASA played the most important part in the team
D.the team was made up of Ames,NSF,the Department of Energy and NASA 靥案 解析推理判断题。根据第一段的NASA took the leadership on the team because we had the longest--term technology-一a Mars turbine.”可知，NASA在团队中扮演了最重要的角色。故选C 项。 33.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.The wind turbine technology was invented by Ames. B.NPS made wind turbines for NSF and Ames. C.NSF and Ames both used the wind turbines at the same place D.The wind turbine technology was only used in America. 答案B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，NPS为NSF和Ames公司制造了风力涡轮机。 故选B项。 34.What's the main idea of paragraph 3? A.The South Pole has worse condition than the Black Island. B.NPS had confidence to build a wind turbine for the South Pole C.The materials for the turbines have to stand the extreme cold. D.NPS had more challenges in building a wind turbine for the South Pole. 答案D 解析段落大意题。根据第三段内容，尤其是It's hard to have steels that work in those temperatures(在那样的温度下钢铁很难发挥它的作用)”和The cold affects the parts and everything gets extremely fragile.."(寒冷会影响零件，一切都变得极其脆弱。)可知，第三段主要 讲述了NPS在为南极建造风力涡轮机方面面临着更多的挑战。故选D项。 35.The underlined word"deployed"in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by" A.made B.invented C.used D.advanced 答案 解析词义猜测题。根据画线单词后一句They were fully tested in loads to make sure they worked,and we then built a lot of them.”可推知，画线单词在前一句的意思是“使用”，表明第一 种较大的涡轮机在多地成功使用。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。 Last Sunday I was thinking about the difference between successful people and those who don't achieve anything significant.I made an interesting discovery.This difference may at first look obvious,but the fact is quite the opposite.36 Everyone has a purpose behind their actions.If they don't,they wouldn't take action.37 When they take action,at the back of their minds they think about success that this action is going to bring them 38What's the purpose behind your actions?Do you work to thrive(蓬勃发展)orto survive?Do you go to work to feed your family or to create an amazing lifestyle? Different purposes will result in completely different life experiences.People who work to survive are the ones who fear that some unexpected bill will arrive.They go to bed worrying about money and unimportant things.They hate their employment but don't quit because they doubt their own ability to create something greater.I know this kind of feeling because I was like that once.That's a very uncomfortable state to be in because you are constantly worried about insignificant things.39 Therefore,you cannot achieve anything great. Now there are some people who don't accept the "Life is hard"story and they are fuelled by an entirely different purpose. They work to thrive.40 They have a beautiful vision and they take constant action to make that vision a reality. A.So let me ask you a few questions. B.This state does not allow you to be creative
D.the team was made up of Ames,NSF,the Department of Energy and NASA 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据第一段的“NASA took the leadership on the team because we had the longest-term technology—a Mars turbine.”可知,NASA 在团队中扮演了最重要的角色。故选 C 项。 33.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.The wind turbine technology was invented by Ames. B.NPS made wind turbines for NSF and Ames. C.NSF and Ames both used the wind turbines at the same place. D.The wind turbine technology was only used in America. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知,NPS 为 NSF 和 Ames 公司制造了风力涡轮机。 故选 B 项。 34.What’s the main idea of paragraph 3? A.The South Pole has worse condition than the Black Island. B.NPS had confidence to build a wind turbine for the South Pole. C.The materials for the turbines have to stand the extreme cold. D.NPS had more challenges in building a wind turbine for the South Pole. 答案 D 解析段落大意题。根据第三段内容,尤其是“It’s hard to have steels that work in those temperatures (在那样的温度下钢铁很难发挥它的作用)”和“The cold affectsthe parts and everything gets extremely fragile.”(寒冷会影响零件,一切都变得极其脆弱。)可知,第三段主要 讲述了 NPS 在为南极建造风力涡轮机方面面临着更多的挑战。故选 D 项。 35.The underlined word “deployed”in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by “ ”. A.made B.invented C.used D.advanced 答案 C 解析词义猜测题。根据画线单词后一句“They were fully tested in loads to make sure they worked,and we then built a lot of them...”可推知,画线单词在前一句的意思是“使用”,表明第一 种较大的涡轮机在多地成功使用。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。 Last Sunday I was thinking about the difference between successful people and those who don’t achieve anything significant.I made an interesting discovery.This difference may at first look obvious,but the fact is quite the opposite. 36 Everyone has a purpose behind their actions.If they don’t,they wouldn’t take action. 37 When they take action,at the back of their minds they think about success that this action is going to bring them. 38 What’s the purpose behind your actions?Do you work to thrive(蓬勃发展) or to survive?Do you go to work to feed your family or to create an amazing lifestyle? Different purposes will result in completely different life experiences.People who work to survive are the ones who fear that some unexpected bill will arrive.They go to bed worrying about money and unimportant things.They hate their employment but don’t quit because they doubt their own ability to create something greater.I know this kind of feeling because I was like that once.That’s a very uncomfortable state to be in because you are constantly worried about insignificant things. 39 Therefore,you cannot achieve anything great. Now there are some people who don’t accept the “Life is hard”story and they are fuelled by an entirely different purpose. They work to thrive. 40 They have a beautiful vision and they take constant action to make that vision a reality. A.So let me ask you a few questions. B.This state does not allow you to be creative
C.It lies in what motivates people to take action. D.Such an attitude invites great opportunities to you. E.And they don't think about why something cannot be done F.And this makes you take even more or better quality action. G.But successful people have a completely different purpose behind their actions. 答案36.C37.G38.A39.B40.E 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces(). A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted 41 between themselves.I watched them for a moment and 42 the lady was doing all the talking.I admired the man's patience for 43 her constant flood of words.Annoyed by their noise,I moved on. I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art.44 I heard her constant flood of words,I moved away quickly. I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 45 when the couple approached the exit.Before they left,the man 46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He extended it into a long stick and then 47 his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket. "He's a 48 man."the clerk at the counter said."Most ofus would 49 if we were blinded at such a young age.During his recovery,he made a 50 that his life wouldn't change.So,as before,he and his wife come in whenever there is a new art show." "But what does he get out of the art?"I asked."He can't see." "Can't see?You're wrong.He sees a lot.51 than you or I do,"the clerk said."His wife 52 each painting so he can see it in his head." I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.I saw the 53 of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 54 and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.And I saw the love 55 by two people as I watched this couple walk away,.Their arms intertwined(缠结) 41.A.continuously B.carelessly C.hardly D.excitedly 答案A 解析句意：在我前面有一对年轻夫妇，他们看着画，不停地窃窃私语。continuously“不断地”。 由下文“.her constant flood of words.”可知，这位女士一直在说话。故选A项。 42.A.required B.decided C.blamed D.announced 答案B 懈析由上文I watched them for a moment.”可知，作者看了他们一会儿，然后看出来是女士一 直在说话。根据上下文及所填空的感情色彩可得知，所填空应是decided,表示“判定”。故选 B项。 43.A.coming up with B.adding up to C.putting up with D.living up with 答案c 解析句意：我软佩这位男士的耐心，能忍受她的喋喋不休。由上文的the man’s patience'”及 下文her constant flood of words'”和“Annoyed by their noise”的感情色彩可得知，作者认为女士 不停地说话是一种噪声，惹人烦，而男士却有耐心一直听着。由此得知，所填空是putting up with。故选C项。 44.A.As if B.Now that C.Each time D.Ever since 答案c
C.It lies in what motivates people to take action. D.Such an attitude invites great opportunities to you. E.And they don’t think about why something cannot be done. F.And this makes you take even more or better quality action. G.But successful people have a completely different purpose behind their actions. 答案 36.C 37.G 38.A 39.B 40.E 第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces(杰作). A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted 41 between themselves.I watched them for a moment and 42 the lady was doing all the talking.I admired the man’s patience for 43 her constant flood of words.Annoyed by their noise,I moved on. I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. 44 I heard her constant flood of words,I moved away quickly. I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 45 when the couple approached the exit.Before they left,the man 46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He extended it into a long stick and then 47 his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket. “He’s a 48 man,”the clerk at the counter said.“Most of us would 49 if we were blinded at such a young age.During his recovery,he made a 50 that his life wouldn’t change.So,as before,he and his wife come in whenever there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?”I asked.“He can’t see.” “Can’t see?You’re wrong.He sees a lot. 51 than you or I do,”the clerk said.“His wife 52 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.I saw the 53 of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 54 and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.And I saw the love 55 by two people as I watched this couple walk away.Their arms intertwined(缠结). 41.A.continuously B.carelessly C.hardly D.excitedly 答案 A 解析句意:在我前面有一对年轻夫妇,他们看着画,不停地窃窃私语。continuously“不断地”。 由下文“...her constant flood of words.”可知,这位女士一直在说话。故选 A 项。 42.A.required B.decided C.blamed D.announced 答案 B 解析由上文“I watched them for a moment...”可知,作者看了他们一会儿,然后看出来是女士一 直在说话。根据上下文及所填空的感情色彩可得知,所填空应是 decided,表示“判定”。故选 B 项。 43.A.coming up with B.adding up to C.putting up with D.living up with 答案 C 解析句意:我钦佩这位男士的耐心,能忍受她的喋喋不休。由上文的“the man’s patience”及 下文“her constant flood of words”和“Annoyed by their noise”的感情色彩可得知,作者认为女士 不停地说话是一种噪声,惹人烦,而男士却有耐心一直听着。由此得知,所填空是 putting up with。故选 C 项。 44.A.As if B.Now that C.Each time D.Ever since 答案 C
解析句意：每当听到她喋喋不休时，我就赶紧离开。由上文的I met them several times'”及下文 的moved away quickly'”可得知，所填空应表示每次。故选C项。 45.A.difference B.deal C.fortune D.purchase 答案D 解析difference“差异”，deal“交易”，fortune“财富”，purchase“购买”。由gift shop可知，作者在礼 品店，根据常识可判断应是在买礼品。故选D项。 46.A.looked B.got C.reached D.broke 答案c 解析由下文的“and pulled out a white object'”可得知，他把手伸进口袋才能拿出口袋里的东 西，reached into his pocket意为“把手伸进口袋”。故选C项。 47.A.pushed B.tapped C.fought D.forced 答案B 解析向意：他将它延展成一根长手杖，轻轻叩着地板到衣物间去取妻子的夹克。由下文H can’tsee.”可知，他是一个盲人，盲人用棍子敲击地面，以此来辨别方向和物体。结合选项可 知选B项。 48.A.brave B.lucky C.cold D.clever 答案A 解桐由最后一段的the courage of a husband'可知，这位男士是一个勇敢的人。故选A项。 49.A.make up B.give up C.wake up D.turn up 答案B 解析make up“化妆”，give up“放弃”，wake up醒来”，turn up“出现”。由下文if we were blinded at such a young age'”及按逻辑推理，在年轻的时候就失明，大多数人是会选择放弃的。故选B 项。 50.A.discovery B.complaint C.promise D.contribution 答案C 解桐句意：在他康复期间，他承诺他的生活不会改变。按照逻辑推理及本段最后一句可知，他 在承诺自己的生活不会改变之后，才有一如既往地去看艺术展的结果。故选C项。 51.A.Less B.Better C.Worse D.More 答案D 解析由上文He sees a lot..”及下文“Hiswife each painting so he can see it in his head. 及文章的感情色彩可知，他的妻子让他能够在脑海中构建画作，从而使得他看到的东西比我们 更多。故选D项。 52.A.describes B.draws C.touches D.praises 答案A 解析由下文“a young wife describing paintings to a person'”及“so he can see it in his head可知， 他的妻子在为他描述画作，所以他能在脑海中构建画作。故选A项。 53.A.wisdom B.patience C.courage D.faith 答案B 解析由上文I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.”及上下文的感情色 彩可知，所填空是表示作者看到这位妻子描述画作的耐心。故选B项。 54.A.thought B.hearing C.emotion D.sight 答案D
解析句意:每当听到她喋喋不休时,我就赶紧离开。由上文的“I met them several times”及下文 的“I moved away quickly”可得知,所填空应表示每次。故选 C 项。 45.A.difference B.deal C.fortune D.purchase 答案 D 解析 difference“差异”;deal“交易”;fortune“财富”;purchase“购买”。由 gift shop 可知,作者在礼 品店,根据常识可判断应是在买礼品。故选 D 项。 46.A.looked B.got C.reached D.broke 答案 C 解析由下文的“and pulled out a white object”可得知,他把手伸进口袋才能拿出口袋里的东 西,reached into his pocket 意为“把手伸进口袋”。故选 C 项。 47.A.pushed B.tapped C.fought D.forced 答案 B 解析句意:他将它延展成一根长手杖,轻轻叩着地板到衣物间去取妻子的夹克。由下文“He can’t see.”可知,他是一个盲人,盲人用棍子敲击地面,以此来辨别方向和物体。结合选项可 知选 B 项。 48.A.brave B.lucky C.cold D.clever 答案 A 解析由最后一段的“the courage of a husband”可知,这位男士是一个勇敢的人。故选 A 项。 49.A.make up B.give up C.wake up D.turn up 答案 B 解析 make up“化妆”;give up“放弃”;wake up“醒来”;turn up“出现”。由下文“if we were blinded at such a young age”及按逻辑推理,在年轻的时候就失明,大多数人是会选择放弃的。故选 B 项。 50.A.discovery B.complaint C.promise D.contribution 答案 C 解析句意:在他康复期间,他承诺他的生活不会改变。按照逻辑推理及本段最后一句可知,他 在承诺自己的生活不会改变之后,才有一如既往地去看艺术展的结果。故选 C 项。 51.A.Less B.Better C.Worse D.More 答案 D 解析由上文“He sees a lot.”及下文“His wife each painting so he can see it in his head.” 及文章的感情色彩可知,他的妻子让他能够在脑海中构建画作,从而使得他看到的东西比我们 更多。故选 D 项。 52.A.describes B.draws C.touches D.praises 答案 A 解析由下文“a young wife describing paintings to a person”及“so he can see it in his head”可知, 他的妻子在为他描述画作,所以他能在脑海中构建画作。故选 A 项。 53.A.wisdom B.patience C.courage D.faith 答案 B 解析由上文“I learned something about patience,courage and love that day.”及上下文的感情色 彩可知,所填空是表示作者看到这位妻子描述画作的耐心。故选 B 项。 54.A.thought B.hearing C.emotion D.sight 答案 D