1、阶段检测卷(二)时间:120 分钟分数:120 分第二部分阅读(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。ASummer is the time for family fun and the creation of good memories.Forget New York City which is crowded with people. Check the followingfantastic cities to have an unforgettable vacation.
2、San Antonio, TexasWhether you are looking for a historic look into this fantastic city,or you want to spend the day catching some sun at parks in the area, theres something for everyone. San Antonio is home to SeaWorld San Antonio,SixFlagsFiestaTexas,theSanAntonioAquarium,andotherfamily-friendly att
3、ractions. For a more historic look into the city, setoff on the San Antonio Grand Tour, the Alamo Trolley Tour, or book theSan Antonio Explorer Pass.Mackinac Island, MichiganSitting on the beautiful Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is the perfectplace to enjoy a vacation with the Self-Guided Tour or a Ma
4、ckinac IslandCarriage Tour. If a family vacation is on your schedule, having a wateradventure with the Great Turtle Mackinac Island Kayak Tour is somethingyou cannot miss. Besides, those who are interested in a more educationalexperience should be sure to check out the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museuman
5、d the Whitefish Point Light.Orlando, FloridaOrlando,Floridaishometosomeofthemostpopularsummerattractions. For those who want to visit some of the hottest theme parks(主题公园) of all time, Orlando is home to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts,SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Parks & Resorts. If you want to exp
6、eriencethe more natural side of Orlando, there are choices such as the Boggy CreekDaytime Airboat Ride, Gulf of Mexico Deep Sea Fishing, and Orlando ZiplineTours!21. Which of the following is designed for those who want to know aboutthe history of San Antonio?A. The Self-Guided Tour.B. Six Flags Fie
7、sta Texas.C. SeaWorld San Antonio.D. The Alamo Trolley Tour.22. What can visitors do on Mackinac Island?A. Swim in Lake Huron.B. Make camp on the island.C. Learn something at a museum.D. Know about the animals on the island.23. If Bella is a Disney fan, where should she go?A. New York City.B. San An
8、tonio.C. Mackinac Island.D. Orlando.BPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning ofemotional(情感的) intelligence.Many people now misunderstand emotionalintelligence as almost everything desirable in a persons makeup thatcannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation,
9、confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills”. Researchhas shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities,but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set ofskills that can be used f
10、or either good or bad purposes. The ability toaccurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor tofind how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to controlpotential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarilymake one a moral person.Although popula
11、r beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run farahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of thepublicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspectof this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis(重视) on emotionby employers, educators and othe
12、rs interested in promoting socialwell-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped boththe public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions andhow they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence isdesira
13、ble, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest inthe scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that incoming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角)from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence,with its focus on both h
14、ead and heart, may serve to point us in the rightdirection.24. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A. It can be measured by an IQ test.B. It helps to exercise a persons mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a persons positive qualities.25. Why does the
15、 author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph2?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.26. What is the authors attitude to the popularization of emotionalintelligence?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.27. What does the last para
16、graph mainly talk about concerning emotionalintelligence?A. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.CDo you ever throw away food at home? Have you ever thought about whathappens to the food that shops and supermarke
17、ts dont sell? Well, youmight be shocked to find out that about one third of food produced forhumans gets wasted. Whats more, around 800 million people in the worlddont live a healthy life for lack of(缺少) food.Many people in the UK and across the world are trying to do somethingwith this situation. T
18、hey are trying their best to make use of eatablefood that is thrown away.For example, there is a coffee bar in Leeds(UK) whose meals are allcooked with unsold food from supermarkets. The spare food is turned intodelicious food to feed the hungry people of Leeds. Customers just pay whatthey can affor
19、d or help the bar wash something. In just ten months, 10,000people were fed at this bar.Besides, the UKs first food waste supermarket opened last year. Thesupermarket works on a “pay as you feel” basis. Customers pay whateverthey want. Some low-income families have said that it has changed theirlive
20、s.“Fuel for School”is another food waste project. Spare food fromsupermarkets such as dairy, vegetables, fruit and bread is used to feedhungry schoolchildren whose families may not be able to afford to buy themlunch.More coffee bars like the one in Leeds are being opened in other partsof the UK such
21、 as Bristol and Manchester, and it is now becoming a worldwideevent. I think this is an amazing step as food waste is one of the worlds biggest problems. I also believe that the law should be changed, so thatsupermarkets dont throw away so much good food.28. What does the author think of the coffee
22、bars action?A. He thinks it very good.B. He is worried about it.C. He is doubtful about it.D. He thinks it interesting.29. Whats the goal of “Fuel for School”?A. Help poor kids choose healthy food to eat.B. Deal with bad food from supermarkets.C. Make kids perform well in their study.D. Feed student
23、s from poor families.30. Which of the following does the author agree?A. Buying the waste food can protect the environment.B. All the people in the world make use of waste food.C. Food waste in the world can be solved by the UK soon.D. The government should make the law to stop food waste.31. What i
24、s the best title of the text?A. The Problem of Food Waste Should Be SolvedB. Fuel for School Offers Food to the PoorC. Different Actions to Solve the Problem of Food Waste in the UKD. Spare Food from Supermarkets Is Thrown AwayD“How are things back at the office?” one of the gentlemen in mybicycle t
25、our group asked me as we were nearing the end of another lengthyride through Croatias scenic countryside.“I assume they are going fine,” I said. “I havent had any contactand I dont plan to.”“Your phone isnt on?” he asked, incredulously. “You haventchecked your email?”“My phone is off and no. Im not
26、planning on checking email,” Isaid.My wife Heidi and I took our children, Daniel and Rachel, on a two-weektrip to Croatia, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We madethe choice to spend some of our money on this wonderful experience so wecould spend time bonding with each other and the
27、 kids.Why would I destroy the environment we had travelled thousands ofmiles to create by bringing my work environment into it? That would becounter-productive to everything I wanted out of this trip. If I workedduring this experience, I would be taking time away from my family andsending them the m
28、essage that work takes priority over them.In addition to sharing this incredible experience, I wanted to takeus all out of the activity-driven world we live in. If I had my cell phoneon and was constantly searching out an Internet connection to keep up withthe office, I would just bring that hyper-c
29、onnected environment into thepeaceful, meaningful world I was trying to create.In addition to creating life-long memories with my family, anotherwonderful thing happened as a result of this bike trip. As we werereturning home, I was flooded with new ideas. I came up with concepts fornine blog posts
30、and several ideas that I want to incorporate into mybusiness.Taking time off restored and rejuvenated me and allowed my creativespirit to really come to the surface. How can you accomplish that goalif you simply move the source of that stress to a different location?32. From the conversation at the
31、beginning of the text, we can inferthat.A. the author had no access to the Internet during the tourB. the gentleman was quite concerned about the authors workC. the authors phone was off because he didnt want to be disturbedD. the speakers both experienced an unpleasant bicycle tour in Croatia33. Wh
32、at is one of the purposes of the authors Croatias bicycle tour?A. To experience a primitive life without phone calls.B. To spend some time creating closer ties with his family.C. To tell his family that his work is more important for him.D. To escape from his boring work environment in the office.34
33、. The underlined word “rejuvenated” in the last paragraph means“”.A. drive one madB. make one more energeticC. get one exhaustedD. cause one to lose temper35. Which of the following may the author agree?A. Playing delights us more than working.B. Working is the foundation of happiness.C. Cell phones
34、 and emails are helpful when we take a trip.D. When working, work hard; when playing, play crazily.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。All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system.36. The following strategies will help you to jump-start healt
35、hy eatinghabits.Morning must-havesResearchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who tookdaily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese(肥胖的) thanthose who skipped this meal. To enjoy the most benefits, the researchersrecommended eating whole-grain foods for breakfast as they
36、are rich infibre.37.Main meal wisdomIf you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studieshave linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast andcolorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly because red meat is veryhigh in saturated(饱和的) fats.38.Food preparation39
37、. As such, cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling,boiling or stir-frying are advised.40Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard days work. However,large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influences sleep.So it is a very good idea to have a low-calorie fibre drink ju
38、st beforeleaving the office. It is also not a good idea to regularly have alate-night meal as this could overburden the digestive system.Remember, minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changesin our health.A. Light nightsB. Fewer night snacksC. Fish, in contrast, contains more heart-h
39、ealthy fatsD. Drinking bean milk supplies the body with plant proteinE. Experts always suggest preparing food with as little oil aspossibleF. But most of us fail to obtain adequate nutrients(营养) due to ourtroubled lifestylesG. Fibre aids in stabilising blood sugar, controlling appetite andkeeping th
40、e heart healthy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。I recall a story told to me by a friend who used to commute(乘车上下班) to work daily on a train. Once getting off the train, he always41to his office building along with all the other people hurryin
41、g on theirway to their42.Each morning, he passed a(n)43man who was always at the samespot with a cup in his hand. He hoped to get a bit of44by those whopassed by.45most people, this person was someone to be ignored asif he didn t exist, a person who they didn t46to be bothered with.My friend would47
42、say good morning to him and bid him a good day.The stranger would smile back. Sometimes, my friend would48a dollaror two in his cup as he said hello.This behaviour went on for several years until his49day on thejob before retirement(退休). My friend50for a few moments to speakwith this man. He told th
43、e old man that he would no longer be passing by51he would retire the next day.The man took his hand with52eyes. He said that he had alwayslooked forward to seeing my friend not because he dropped a few dollars.He said he would53my friend because he was one of the few peopleout of thousands who passe
44、d him daily and said hello, and was the54one who ever bid him a good day.The man also said that his warm55always brightened his day andencouraged him to continue on despite being ignored by thousands ofpeople.41. A. walkedB. turnedC. droveD. got42. A. homeB. schoolC. workD. travel43. A. strongB. old
45、C. uglyD. funny44. A. adviceB. luckC. changeD. time45. A. WithB. ForC. BetweenD. Like46. A. wantB. agreeC. refuseD. ask47. A. stillB. alwaysC. alsoD. even48. A. saveB. pickC. dropD. find49. A. followingB. greatC. busyD. last50. A. thoughtB. stoppedC. appearedD. waited51. A. becauseB. untilC. whenD.
46、though52. A. sleepyB. curiousC. wateryD. sharp53. A. visitB. leaveC. callD. miss54. A. firstB. onlyC. successfulD. clever55. A. promisesB. invitationsC. wordsD. thanks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。Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways. When some people chea
47、t,it will not be fair to the kids who 56.(study) hard for a testor those who should be the true winners of a game.Some kids cheat 57.theyre busy or lazy and want to get goodgrades without 58.(spend) time studying. Other kids think theycant pass an exam if they dont cheat. Even when there seems to be
48、 a“good reason” 59.cheating, cheating isnt a good idea.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass 60.exam shouldtalk with others about his problems and find the 61.(solve)together.Kids who cheat may feel worried about getting 62.(catch) andthey may feel guilty(有罪的) afterwards. If you notice s
49、omeone cheating,or if someone wants to copy 63.(you) answers, you can tell itto a teacher.“Cheaters never win and winners never cheat,” as the saying goes.This may sound 64.(confuse), since sometimes it seems thatcheaters do winat least for the moment. But kids who dont cheat aretrue winners because
50、, when they win, they make it 65.(honest).第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(满分 15 分)假定你是李华,在网上得知英国学生 Jack 想来中国沿古代丝绸之路游览,他正在网上征集游伴兼向导。你有兴趣当他的游伴。请给他写一封自荐信,内容包括:(1) 自我介绍;(2) 你的优势;(3) 希望能成为 Jack 的游伴。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。It was in New Hampshire. Cody w
