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1、(9)Unit 1 Lights, camera, action第一部分 阅读理解(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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。A OPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAnimals Out of Paper Yolo! Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami(折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teach
2、er into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 12.(West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W. 86th St. 212-868-4444.)The Audience Helen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan, about Queen Elizabeth of the UK and her private meetings with twelve Prime Ministers in the course of sixty y
3、ears. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb. 14. (Schoenfeld, 236 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200.)Hamilton Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story. Thomas Kail directs.
4、In previews. Opens Feb. 17. (Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555.)On the Twentieth Century Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, about a Broadway producer who tries to win a movie stars love during a cross-country train journey. Scott E
5、llis directs, for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb. 12.(American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St. 212 - 719 -1300.)1.What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?A.A type of art.B.A teenagers studio.C.A great teacher.D.A group of animals.2.Who is the director of The Audience?A.Hele
6、n Mirren.B.Peter Morgan.C.Dylan Baker.D.Stephen Daldry.3.Which play will you go to if you are interested in American history?A.Animals Out of Paper.B.The Audience.C.Hamilton.D.On the Twentieth Century.B When Rise of the Planet of the Apes was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited
7、animal activistsgathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But they werent there to throw red paint on fur-coat-wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: Thanks for not using real(猿)! The creative team behind Apes used motio
8、n-capture(动作捕捉)technology to create digitalized animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that records an actors performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image(图像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape. Yet Apes is more exception than the
9、rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on live animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including Water for Elephants, The Hangover Part and Zookee
10、per, have drawn the anger of activists who say the creatures acting in them havent been treated properly. In some cases, its not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; its the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there a
11、re questions about the films made outside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the States. 1.Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard?A.To see famous film stars.B.To oppose wearing fur coats.C.To raise money for animal protection.D.To ex
12、press thanks to some filmmakers.2.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.The cost of making Apes.B.The creation of digitalized apes.C.The publicity about Apes.D.The performance of real apes.3.What does the underlined phrase keeping tabs on in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Listing completely.B.Direc
13、ting professionally.C.Promoting successfully.D.Watching carefully.4.What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors?A.They may be badly treated.B.They should take further training.C.They could be traded illegally.D.They would lose popularity.C Im Jeff Logan, president of Logan Luxury T
14、heatres Corporation. Im very sorry to tell you many cinemas are at risk of closing permanently(永久地). Thats something we would hate to see happen. Watching the newest box office movie and eating a big bucket of popcorn are an experience that many of us have enjoyed for a very long time. We all have f
15、ond memories of going to a theatre on our first dates or the first movie we saw with our children. A movie theatre is so important to the fabric of the local community. Its a place where we all gather, no matter what our interests and ages. But how much longer will classic theatres remain open? Just
16、 like other industries, movie theatres have been hit hard by the pandemic(流行病) and are going dark. The entire industry is being controlled by the pandemic, because the studios dont want to release their new movies until all the theatres can be open. As we all know, the theatres cant do well and cant
17、 get back to full 7-day a week at full speed operation without new movies to play. Recently, the Luxury 5 Cinemas in Mitchell reopened for the weekends. However, like many theatres, it is only operating at about 10 percent capacity. Since opening, several new safety measures have been put in place.
18、Block off every other row. People are asked to leave three seats between them and the next group. Staff spray the theatre with disinfectant(消毒剂) after every show. And sanitizer stations can be found throughout the theatre. Even so, some people still arent comfortable going to a movie theatre yet. I
19、fully understand that. Anyhow, I just hope we must do something else to help out our local theatres, like taking part in a new national proposal called Save Your Cinema.1. What does the underlined word fabric in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The typical feature.B. The basic structure.C. The public support
20、.D. The common vision.2. Why are the film studios unwilling to release the new movies?A. Cinemas dont operate normally.B. New movies arent welcomed.C. People dont like going to cinema.D. All cinemas go out of business.3. What can we infer about the Luxury 5 Cinemas after its reopening?A. It makes a
21、lot of money.B. It does well in disease prevention.C. It receives a large audience every day.D. It offers more enjoyable experience.4. What is the purpose of this text?A. To share the good old days.B. To explain a social problem.C. To recommend a theatre.D. To ask for peoples help.D I was driving to
22、 town on a beautiful summer day. The sky was full of clouds. The sun was dancing through the green trees with its golden light and I was smiling at the wonder of it. Suddenly, a truck rounded in front of me, two feet over the center line. I pulled my wheel to the right as I just missed the truck on
23、one side and a ditch on the other side. I noticed the other driver looking at his cell phone totally unaware of the near miss. I closed my mouth in order to avoid saying the words that I promised myself I would no longer use. Later in town, I was coming out of a store when a yellow butterfly started
24、 to circle around my head. I smiled peacefully and held out my open hand. To my joy, the butterfly landed on it briefly and swung its wings before flying away. I looked around to see if anyone else noticed this small wonder, but the only two people near me had their heads down, looking at their cell
25、 phone screens. I began to think that life is what happens while people are busy looking at their smart phones. Now I know that social media, computers and smart phones are all necessaries in our lives, but it doesnt mean that they have to control our days or take over our lives. Amazingly, they all
26、 come with a power button. We can turn them off anytime we wish to. Dont let your smart phone take away your smart mind. Dont let technology take over your soul. Use it when you need it, and turn it off when you dont. Turn your heart on more and our phone on less. Share your kindness, your joy, your
27、 hugs, your laughter and your life that make others smile.1.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A.The writers car got destroyed in the accident.B.Someone died in the accident.C.The writer feels very angry.D.The truck was driving on the right side of the writer.2.The underlined phrase unaware of in
28、 the second paragraph probably means _.A.not catchingB.not noticingC.not understandingD.not avoiding3.The example in Paragraph 3 shows that _.A.being buried in a cell phone may make one miss something goodB.a cell phone may lead to bad luckC.the butterfly doesnt like people with cell phonesD.the wri
29、ter is a lucky dog4.What the writers attitude towards peoples spending much time on cell phones?A.Unconcerned.B.Doubtful.C.Supportive.D.Negative.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。 If you dont like to watch films in the theatre, try to make a home theatre! Here are so
30、me tips for you to prepare your space and get ready! Choose a space for your home theatre. _ But it should be a space where you can watch a film undisturbed for a few hours. Ideally, it should be a quiet space with curtains that allow you to block out light. Your bedroom could also work as your home
31、 theatre. Watching a film in your bed is a super comfortable option. Set up a TV, projector, or computer. Of course, your home theatre will need a screen to display your film._However, if you are enjoying a film alone, you can watch directly from your computer or tablet. _A good view of the screen i
32、s the key to enjoying a film. Make sure the chairs and couches are positioned for a great view. Sitting too close to the screen is bad for your eyes while sitting too far away can make it difficult to see.If you are watching a film with others, make sure that everyone can get a good view from differ
33、ent spots. Dim the lights. If you want to have a better experience of watching films at home, a dark environment is important. Dont forget to turn off or dim your overhead lights and lamps, and close curtains if its light outside. _Light and sounds from a phone can be extremely distracting. Turn off
34、 or silence your phone, and have others do the same. One good idea is to have your fellow film watchers place their phones in a bowl in the centre of the room. The first one to take his or her phone during the film has to pay for everyones drinks and snacks for the rest of the night. _A.This means y
35、ou have to separate a room as a home theatre.B.Flat screen TVs work best for areas with bright light, like a living room.C.Turn phones off.D.Create a quiet environment and keep silent.E.Now everything is ready! Go and enjoy your film!F.This doesnt have to be a room specially used to watch films.G.Mo
36、ve furniture for the best viewing experience, if necessary.第二部分 语言知识运用(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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 1 . He learned the value and beauty of2 there from
37、 a very young age. When he was 16, Molai began to notice something3 happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the4 it caused had driven away a number of birds.5 , the number of snakes had declined as well. He6 that it was because there werent enough trees to protect t
38、hem from the7 . The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek8 during the daytime. He turned to the9 department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and 10 a nearby island where he began to plant trees. 11 young plants in
39、 the dry season was 12 for a lone boy. Molai built at the 13 of each sapling (幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to 14 rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落) on the plants below. Molai 15 to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acr
40、es of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.1.A.dreamB.jobC.homeD.choice2.A.natureB.youthC.cultureD.knowledge3.A.preciousB.interestingC.disturbingD.awkward4.A.wasteB.tensionC.painD.damage5.A.BesidesB.HoweverC.ThereforeD.Otherwise6.A.agreedB.realizedC.rememberedD.predic
41、ted7.A.noiseB.heatC.diseaseD.dust8.A.directionsB.partnersC.helpD.shelter9.A.laborB.policeC.forestD.finance10.A.rebuiltB.discoveredC.leftD.managed11.A.DecoratingB.ObservingC.WateringD.Guarding12.A.toughB.illegalC.fantasticD.beneficial13.A.backB.topC.footD.side14.A.cool downB.keep offC.purifyD.collect
42、15.A.returnedB.learnedC.failedD.continued第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Going to Mount Huangshan reminds me of the popular Beatles song The Long and Winding Road._ is so breathtaking about the experience is the out-of-this-world scenes. The rolling sea of clouds you see on
43、ce you are at the top will remind you how tiny we _ (human) are. The hot spring at the foot of the mountain is something you must try after the climb. It will _ (undoubted) help you get refreshed! The amazing thing about the spring is that the colder the temperature gets, the _ (hot) the spring! Str
44、ange, isnt it? But thats how nature is always leaving us _ (astonish). What comes next is the endless series of steps. You cant help wondering how hard it _ (be) for the people then to put all those rocks into place. Though it is the only unnatural thing on your way up the mountain, still it highlig
45、hts the whole adventure _ offers a place where you can sit down to rest your _ (ache) legs. As the song goes, this long and winding road will never disappear, and it will always stick in the visitors memory. It sure does in _ (I). While youre in China, Mount Huangshan is _ must to visit!第三部分 写作(共两节,
46、满分40分)第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华, 你校即将迎来建校70周年的庆祝活动。请你给你校摄影社的社长发一封电子邮件, 邀请他拍摄一个短片, 为校庆献礼。 写作内容: 1.拍摄短片的目的; 2.短片的内容;3.拍摄的时间和地点。 参考词汇: 拍摄shoot 注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.可以适当増加细节, 以使行文连贯; 3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。Dear Jonny, Our school will have the 70th anniversary celebration of its founding._Yours truly,Li Hua第二节 (满分25分)阅读
47、下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。A MOTHERS DAY SURPRISE The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mothers Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had
48、watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do. The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a. m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it
49、to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread.
50、 The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely. Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the
51、porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeffs hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pai
52、n. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式作答。As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. _The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and wo
53、ke their mother up. _答案以及解析第一部分 阅读理解第一节A.答案:1-3.ADC解析:1.细节理解题。根据文章第一部分中的in which an origami artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio可知,它与一种艺术有关。2.细节理解题。根据文章The Audience部分中的Stephen Daldry directs可知,The Audience的导演是Stephen Daldry,故D项正确。3.细节理解题。根据文章Hamiltion部分中的in which the birth
54、 of America is presented as an immigrant story可知,该戏剧是和美国的诞生有关的,所以,如果你对美国历史感兴趣,就应该去看这出戏剧。 B.答案:1-5.DBDA解析:1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: Thanks for not using real apes!可知,动物保护者在Hollywood Boulevard集会是为了向一些电影制片人
55、表示感谢,故D项正确。2.段落主旨题。根据第二段中的The creative team behind Apes used motion-capture technology to create digitalized animals. records an actors performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image.可以判断,本段主要介绍了数字化猿猴的创作,故选B。3.词义猜测题。根据第三段中的One nonprofit organization, which monitors
56、 the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment可知,该非营利性组织旨在监督电影娱乐业对待动物的方式,所以画线短语与monitor(监督)意义最为接近,故D项“密切关注”正确。4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的In some cases, its not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; its the off-set training and living conditions that are raisin
57、g concerns.可以推断,动物演员可能受到了不公正的对待,故A项正确。 C.答案:1-4 BABD解析:1.词义猜测题。根据第二段最后两句A movie theatre is so important to the fabric of the local community. Its a place where we all gather, no matter what our interests and ages.可知,画线词是指一种地方,可为当地人提供聚会的地方,是社区结构中重要的一部分。由此猜测,画线词的意思是“基础结构”。故选B。2.细节理解题。根据第三段第三句The entir
58、e industry is being controlled by the pandemic, because the studios dont want to release their new movies until all the theatres can be open.可知,电影工作室不上映电影,是因为电影院没有正常营业。故选A。3.推理判断题。根据第四段中的Since opening, several new safety measures have been put in place. Block off every other row. People are asked to
59、 leave three seats between them and the next group. Staff spray the theatre with disinfectant after every show. And sanitizer stations can be found throughout the theatre.可知,影院减少了观影人数,隔开了观影者的位置,并常常消毒清理。由此推测,他们在防疫这方面做得很好。故选B。4.推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句Anyhow, I just hope we must do something else to help out
60、our local theatres, like taking part in a new national proposal called “Save Your Cinema”.可推测,作者演讲的目的是呼吁大家加入“拯救你的电影院”这个行动来帮助疫情下的电影行业摆脱困境。故选D。D.答案:1-4 CBAD解析:1.推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句内容可推知, 作者对司机的行为感到非常生气。故选C项。2.语义猜测题。根据画线部分前的I noticed the other driver looking at his cell phone totally可知, 作者注意到另一个司机正盯着他的手机,
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