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1、Unit 4 Never too old to learn 练习第一部分 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。AOptional Tours in LangkawiLine One(mangrove tours and eagle feeding) Catch magnificent views of how eagles try to get their food skillfully at the river, visit the limestone cave on the m

2、angrove jungle tour and have lunch at a floating restaurant. Price: adult rate 160 yuan/person child rate (aged 3 - 12yrs) 120 yuan/person infant (below 3yrs) free Time: 9:00 am - 14:00 pmLine Two(snorkeling and baby shark feeding) Pulau Payar Marine Park with spectacular coral and colorful tropical

3、 marine life is one of the most beautiful and exotic (异国风味的) marine parks in Malaysia. Price: adult rate 220 yuan/person child rate (aged 3 - 12yrs) 150 yuan/person infant (below 3yrs) free Time: 8:00 am - 17:00 pmLine Three(day cruises) Experience swimming among fishes and view spectacular coral an

4、d exotic marine life. Price: adult rate 450 yuan/person child rate (aged 3 - 12yrs) 350 yuan/person infant (below 3yrs) free Time: 9:00 am - 17:00 pmLine Four(amazing sunset cocktails and dinner cruises) Experience the amazing sunset scenery around the Andaman Sea while having a cocktail and enjoyin

5、g dinner. Price: adult rate 350 yuan/person child rate (aged 3 - 12yrs) 250 yuan/person infant (below 3yrs) free Time: 16:00 pm - 21:00 pm1. What is special about Line One?A. It provides food. B. It is the cheapest. C. It lasts the longest. D. It allows tourists to feed animals. 2. How much should a

6、 couple pay for a day cruise with their 3-year-old kid?A. 450 yuan. B. 800 yuan. C. 900 yuan. D. 1,250 yuan. 3. Which line is best for the visitors to start their tour in the afternoon?A. Line One. B. Line Two. C. Line Three. D. Line Four. B Pigeons in London have a bad reputation. Some people call

7、them flying rats. And many people blame them for causing pollution with their droppings. But now the birds are being used to fight another kind of pollution in this city. The problem for air pollution is that its been largely ignored as an issue for a long time, says Andrea Lee, who works for the Lo

8、ndon-based environmental organization ClientEarth. People dont realize how bad it is, and how it actually affects their health. Londons, poor air quality is linked to nearly 10,000 early deaths a year. Lee says, citing the report released by the city manager last year, If people were better informed

9、 about the pollution theyve breathing, they could pressure the government to do something about it. Nearby, on a windy hill in Londons Regents Park, an experiment that could help is underway the first week of flights by the Pigeon Air Patrol. It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy, the creative director

10、 of a marketing firm, won a London Design Festival contest to show how a world problem could be solved using social media. Duquesnoy, from France, chose the problem of air pollution. Basically,I realized how important the problem was, he says. But also I realized that most of the people around me di

11、dnt know anything about it. Duquesnoy wanted to better measure pollution, while at the same time making the results accessible to the public through social media. So, he wondered, how could we go across the city quickly collecting as much data as possible? Drones(无人驾驶飞机) were his first thought. But

12、its illegal to fly them over London. But pigeons can fly above London, right? he says. Actual y, they are Londoners as well. So, yeah, I thought about using pigeons equipped with mobile apps. And we can use not just street pigeons, but racing pigeons, because they fly pretty quickly and pretty low.

13、So it might be time for Londoners to have more respect for their pigeons. The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the citys air.1. What can we infer about Londons air quality from Paragraph 2?A. Londoners are satisfied with it.B. The government doesnt know how to deal with it.C. The

14、government has done a lot to improve it.D. Londoners should pay more attention to it.2. Duquesnoy attended the London Design Festival to _.A. entertain LondonersB. solve a world problemC. design a product for saleD. protect animals like pigeons3.Why did Duquesnoy give up using drones to fly across L

15、ondon?A. They are too expensive.B. They fly too quickly.C. They are forbidden.D. They fly too high.4. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. Londons Environmental FighterB. Londons Dirty SecretC. Clean Air in LondonD. Causes of Air Pollution in LondonC Four days of fun, sun and celebrities,

16、as well as networking, career workshops and mentoring, were in store for two Long Island teens chosen to take part in the 12th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Chosen from thousands of applicants, Tianna Gonzales and Kaiya Simmons were part of a g

17、roup of 100 young people who marched in the Magic Kingdom Parade and made conversation with Academy Awardwinning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and actor Miles Brown. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Kaiya Simmons, 14, moved to Miller Place at the age of 3. A ninth grader at Miss Porters School,

18、 Kaiya says she enjoys acting, art and science and is currently studying environmental science. It is fun learning about theenvironment and different ways to help protect it, Kaiya says. I am also learning different techniques to improve my acting on stage and in films. After high school, Kaiya hope

19、s to attend Yale University and pursue a career as a doctor. Tianna Gonzales, a 10th grader at Sachem High School North, is interested in psychology and music and plays the saxophone (an instrument) for the schools marching band, orchestra and symphonic band. Other school activities she participates

20、 in include track, Model United Nations, Foreign Language Honor Society and Art Club Honor Society. Once I graduate, I plan to work in the film world, hopefully attending New York University or New York Film Academy, she says. Through storytelling, we can shape this century to be an even stronger at

21、traction for societal change. The Disney Dreamers Academy is aimed at helping to inspire young people during a critical time of their development. Our goal is to help them see the unlimited possibilities and to inspire them to achieve their purpose to become the heroes of their own stories, says Tra

22、cey D. Powell, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort.1.What can we know about the two Long Island teens?A.They experienced four days of fun in a store.B.They communicated closely with two celebrities.C.They took part in a costume design competition.D.Theyre recognized as celebrities by the 12th

23、 annual DDA.2.What is Kaiyas dream after graduating?A.To become a movie actress.B.To study environmental science further.C.To take up a job as a doctor.D.To return to her hometown Miller Place.3.What can best describe Tianna?A.Creative and serious.B.Ambitious and responsible.C.Friendly but careless.

24、D.Determined but traditional.4.What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A.To introduce the aim of the DDA.B.To educate the teens to study hard.C.To encourage more teens to take part in the DDA.D.To provide information about the participants of the DDA.D Every year from March to October, Christian M

25、oullec, also known as the Birdman, flies to the sky aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the Frenchmans daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks(鸟群) of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额雁) through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future

26、generations. His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along the migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters. However, get

27、ting adult geese to follow his guidance proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth. To help raise funds and public awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows

28、 tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flight aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of cranes and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities. He

29、often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third having disappeared in the last 30 years. Its a disaster, he said. My

30、beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story.1. Why does the Birdman always fly to the sky on his aircraft?A. To observe geese along their migration routes. B. To follow geese through safe migration paths. C. To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft. D. To guide geese

31、 fly safely during the migration. 2. What do we know about the Birdman?A. He is a nature lover. B. He is a bird watcher. C. He is a volunteer pilot. D. He is a bird hunter. 3. Why does Moullec often take photos on his flights?A. To record the use of agricultural chemicals. B. To show serious damage

32、caused by chemicals. C. To describe his experiences with flying birds. D. To capture the beautiful views of birds and cities. 4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to FlyB. Birdman Finds Birds DisappearingC. Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migra

33、teD. Birdman Protects Birds from Hunters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。People around the world are eager to learn. _For example, we prevent ourselves from learning effectively because we believe that we are bad at math or too old to change careers. Fortunately, we

34、 can often learn more as long as we keep practicing lifelong learning._ Many professionals today are engaged in a practice: gaining a second area of expertise (专长), whether it is related to their work or completely different. As a result, when they lose their job, or work just makes them feel unsati

35、sfied, having other skills can give them more choices.Also, lifelong learning can keep our brains engaged in new areas, which has cognitive(认知的)benefits. According to one study, people who practise lifelong learning can be physically healthier._ In addition, people who read books for more than 3.5 h

36、ours a week are 23 percent less likely to die over a 12-year perioda good reason to keep reading after college!Now we know that lifelong learning is so beneficial. _ Well, to take in information. Our brains need periods of full attention followed by periods of mind-wandering. So, well actually memor

37、ize more if we include time for tests and relaxation to allow this process to happen. _A. How can we manage to maintain lifelong learning?B. What do we need to make our learning more efficient?C. Continued learning can make us more flexible in the workplace.D. However, there is always something that

38、 gets in the way of learning.E. We can actively engage by teaching ourselves or creating mind maps.F. Thats why breaks are recommended after working hard for some time.G. The more you learn, the lower risk you are at of having Alzheimers disease.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

39、文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The Source of Power For most of my life I had lived in a Black and Latino community. Neither of my parents had graduated from middle school and I was the first in my family to ever enter a college campus. By contrast, most of my 1 came from generations of well-educ

40、ated family and had grown up in2 , white suburbs. In the college,3 sharing with others how I was feeling, I closed myself and thought I could get through it if I just4 study. However, during the weeks before the winter break, I finally decided I would drop out.5 , that wasnt the end of the story. I

41、found6 and guidance to continue to finish my college. Consulting provided me with space to7 my emotions. My consultant provided me with books and other8 to understand what I was experiencing and she helped me feel powerful. Volunteering with a campus organization provided me with a constant9 of why

42、I was in college. My interactions with students, who reminded me so much of my own friends at home, inspired me to work for 10 to higher education for the low-income youth. I also got 11 in a summer urban program, where I cooperated with a group of student leaders to start a conference to talk about

43、 12 of race and class. 13 is power. I read books and chose courses to learn more about topics 14 to immigration, race, social class and urban education. These courses and books helped me 15 a much deeper understanding of my own racial experiences of oppression(压迫). Most importantly, I was equipped w

44、ith the knowledge I needed to work against injustice and inequality.1.A.teachersB.classmatesC.colleaguesD.neighbors2.A.complexB.remoteC.richD.ordinary3.A.Instead ofB.Regardless ofC.Ahead ofD.Apart from4.A.relied onB.focused onC.gave upD.took up5.A.UnusuallyB.PositivelyC.InstantlyD.Fortunately6.A.cur

45、iosityB.comfortC.strengthD.courage7.A.adjustB.expressC.controlD.relieve8.A.trainingB.motivationC.creditsD.resources9.A.ambitionB.reminderC.memoryD.practice10.A.approachesB.guidesC.admissionD.access11.A.interestedB.absorbedC.skilledD.involved12.A.suggestionsB.messagesC.issuesD.examples13.A.Confidence

46、B.KnowledgeC.BraveryD.Construction14.A.exposedB.appliedC.introducedD.related15.A.gainB.linkC.showD.experience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。China Promotes Traditional Opera in Schools Chinas central government has promised to promote traditional opera in schools. Primary sc

47、hools, secondary schools, colleges_ universities will give students the opportunity _ (watch) traditional opera free of charge, according to a guideline jointly _ (issue) by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China and the ministries of culture, education and finance._ guideline requ

48、ires students in all schools and colleges nationwide watch an opera free of charge every year. The activity for traditional opera to reach students _ (be) common in all schools in the near future, according to the guideline. The guideline also urges schools to _ (strength) the creation of opera inte

49、rest groups,_ calls on the joint effort of thegovernment, society and individuals to support the activity. The guideline also encourages investment(投资) from _ (company), social organizations and individuals. There are hundreds of forms of local opera in China, with Peking Opera the most famous. Peki

50、ng Opera and Kunqu Opera _ (list) by UNESCO as _ (culture) heritage (遗产).第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华,你的英国朋友David下个月要来你校进行短期游学,因此他发邮件询问你该如何准备。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括: 1.表示欢迎; 2.从衣、食、住、行四个方面给出建议; 3.期待朋友的到来。 注意:1.词数80左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_第二节 (满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 At noon on a b

51、rilliant Tuesday in March, my 12-year-old son Kai and I are a mile and a half into a four-day, 27-mile walk through the Grand Canyon his first backpacking trip when he asks, Are we almost to camp? Um, no. Camp, at the Hermit Creek, is seven miles and nearly 2,500 feet below, which will take us sever

52、al more hours. Were going down a poorly maintained path off the canyon, across which we can see many of the canyons layers. The layers are on display in cliffs hundreds of feet tall and serve as a reminder of how far we have to go. We are here largely because of a birthday note Kai wrote me two year

53、s ago in which he declared, You used to be a wild 10-year-old like me and now youre a wild 53-year-old. We can do so many things together! I am excited about when Im old enough for the Grand Canyon! There are, I suppose, dads who could resist that, just as there are fathers who would plan an experie

54、nce-appropriate trip for their sons. I am neither, so here we are. Never mind that Kai has done almost nothing to physically prepare for this aside from simply being 12, or that I havent backpacked for 13 years. We head on past twisty trees and brush. Soon the view broadens, and the layers grow deep

55、er, which leave Kai excited. This place is amazing, he says. Nightfall in the canyon can be magical. Darkness surrounds us, pressed by cool air. We navigate a narrow path to the Hermit Creek and, hearing the sound of a waterfall, lie down to enjoy the stars. Twice I suggest we go to bed. Not yet, Ka

56、i says. This is too unbelievable.注意:续写词数应为150左右。Paragraph 1: The last days plan is to travel three miles to the Colorado River, which is the most challenging. _ _Paragraph 2: After the backpacking trip, I also write a note to my son. _ _答案解析第一部分 阅读理解第一节A答案:1-3 BDD解析:1.考查细节理解。根据四条路线的价格信息对比可知,一号线是最便宜的

57、。故选B。2.考查细节理解。根据题目中的“a day cruise”我们可以定位到Line Three;再根据Line Three部分中的“Price: adult rate 450 yuan/person child rate (aged 3 - 12yrs) 350 yuan/person”可知,一对夫妇带着他们3岁的孩子白天乘船游览要花450+450+350=1250(元)。故选D。3.考查细节理解。根据Line Four部分中的“Experience the amazing sunset scenery around the Andaman Sea while having a coc

58、ktail and enjoying dinner”以及“Time:16:00 pm-21:00pm”可知,四号线最适合游客在下午出发。故选D。B答案:1-4 DBCA解析:1.考查推理判断。根据第二段中的The problem for air pollution is that its been largely ignored as an issue for a long time以及People dont realize how bad it is, and how it actually affects their health可知,空气污染问题在很长一段时间里且在很大程度上都被人们忽视

59、了。人们没有意识到它有多糟糕,不知道它如何影响他们的健康。由此可推断出,伦敦人应该更关注伦敦的空气质量问题。故选D。2.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy.using social media可知,Duquesnoy参加该比赛是为了解决一个世界性的问题。故选B。3.考查细节理解。根据第四段中的Drones(无人驾驶飞机) were his first thought. But its illegal to fly them over London可知, Duquesnoy最初想操控无人驾驶飞机在伦敦上空飞行,以此来收集数据,但是这是

60、违法的,所以他放弃了这个想法。故选C。4.考查主旨大意。根据第一段内容和最后一段中的The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the citys air可知,鸽子可能正在帮助提高伦敦的空气质量,所以A项符合文章主题,表示鸽子正在成为伦敦的环保战士,故选A。C答案:1-4.BCBA解析:1.考查细节理解。根据第一段中的Chosen from thousands of applicants, Tianna Gonzales and Kaiya Simmons. made conversation with Academy Awa

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