南京市、盐城市高三英语二模试卷答案

南京市盐城市2018届高三年级第二次模拟考试英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

( ) 1. What's wrong with the man?A. He is sick.B. He is thirsty.C. He is tired.( ) 2. What will the speakers discuss?A. A paper.B. A new computer.C. A new viewpoint.( ) 3. Why does the man make the phone call?A. To book a room.B. To apply for a job.C. To put an advertisement.( ) 4. How much time did the man spend on the exam?A. One hour and 20 minutes.B. One hour and 40 minutes.C. Two hours and 20 minutes.( ) 5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a museum.C. In a library.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

南京市、盐城市2020届⾼三年级第⼆次模拟考试卷英语第⼆部分：英语知识运⽤（共两节，满分35分）第⼀节 单项填空（共15⼩题，每题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下⾯各题，从题中所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂⿊。

21. Sometimes life is not about the destination but a journey ______ we enjoy beautiful sights.A. whyB. whichC. whereD. that22. Julie's success ______ the faith her teachers had put in her.A. clarifiedB. classifiedC. simplifiedD. justified23. Ann ______ English literature in college, but now she's one of the most famous designers.A. studiedB. had studiedC. has studiedD. was studying24. Only medical supply trucks were granted safe ______ through this virus-stricken area.A. positionB. passageC. practiceD. performance25. Lily believes she can control the outcomes of her life ______ her hard work.A. by virtue ofB. for the sake ofC. in the event ofD. on top of26. The boat whistled past, making the water in the river ______ open.A. slidB. splitC. sprayedD. slipped27. When studying at home, it's critical to ______ an inspirational studying environment.A. set upB. polish upC. back upD. fix up28. The demands for fresh water for drinking and agriculture exceed ______ is availableA. whichB. whereC. thatD. what29. "2020 will be a year of milestone significance, " President Xi said, ______ that the country will complete its task of building a power.A. notedB. notingC. having notedD. being noted30. --- Do you think the only way to truly know a person is to argue with him?--- I can't agree more. When the argument is ______ it reveals their character.A. in full swingB. in the airC. under the noseD. under the counter31. ______ you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have.A. IfB. SinceC. WhenD. Until32. Each new crew member ______ be provided with adequate health and safety protection, according to the Civil Aviation RegulationsA. mayB. willC. shallD. can33. The clerk ______ a rise in salary from the boss, but he proved a disappointment.A. expectedB. has been expectingC. had been expectingD. has expected34. There are many privacy concerns surrounding cybercrime when confidential information is revealed, lawfully or ______.- 1 -- 2 -A. regardlessB. insteadC. ratherD. otherwise 35. --- I feel really bad about all the mess.--- ______. I can clear it up later.A. Forgive meB. Don't worryC. Don't mention itD. You're telling me第二节 完型填空（共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分）When I was a kid, we were out and about all the time, playing with our friends, in and out of each other’s houses, sandwich in pocket, making our own___36___. Our parents ___37___ saw us from morning to night. We didn't have much stuff, but we came and went as we liked. ” This is roughly what you will ___38___ if you ask anyone over 30 about their ___39___ in a rich country.Today such children will spend most of their time ___40___ , often with parents rather than with friends, be supervised (监管) more closely, be driven everywhere ___41___walking or cycling, take part in many more ___42___ activities, and probably engage with a screen of some kind. All this is done with the best of ___43___. Parents intend to protect their offspring from traffic, crime and other dangers, and to give them every opportunity to ___44___.The children themselves seem fairly ___45___ with their lives. In a survey across the OECD, 15-year-olds were asked to ___46___ their satisfaction with their life on a scale from zero to ten. The ___47___ score was 7.3, with Finnish kids the ___48___, at nearly 7.9, and Turkish ones the gloomiest (灰暗的), at 6.1.___49___, that is not surprising. ___50___ parents these days, especially in America, invest a huge amount of time and money in their children to ensure that they will do ___51___ as well as the parents themselves have done, and preferably better. Those ___52___ and extra tutoring, music lessons and educational visits, together with lively discussions at home have proved effective at securing the good ___53___ that will open the doors to top universities and well-paid jobs. But working-class parents in America, for their part, ___54___ the means to engage in such intensive parenting. As a result, social divisions from one generation to the next are set to ___55___. A recent report by the World Bank showed that intergenerational social mobility in America is now among the lowest in all rich countries.36. A. plans B. schedule C. decisions D. entertainment37. A. often B. hardly C. willingly D. reluctantly38. A. say B. cite C. hear D. mention39. A. study B. hobby C. family D. childhood40. A. alone B. socially C. indoors D. outdoors41. A. instead of B. regardless of C. due to D. next to42. A. casual B. desired C. organized D. physical43. A. rewards B. intentions C. guidance D. discipline44. A. risk B. fail C. relax D. succeed45. A. happy B. bored C. familiar D. unsatisfied46. A. rate B. predict C. anticipate D. connect47. A. final B. average C. minimum D. maximum48. A. lowest B. poorest C. funniest D. sunniest49. A. However B. Therefore C. Unluckily D. Hopefully50. A. Rich B. Poor C. Kind D. Strict51. A. at most B. at last C. at firstD. at least- 3 -52.A. dullB. limitedC. endlessD. meaningless 53.A. fameB. gradesC. positionsD. identity 54.A. denyB. lackC. possessD. require 55. A. appear B. shorten C. disappear D. broaden第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

((这是边文，请据需要手工删加)2022届高三班级其次次模拟考试(二)英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分，考试用时120分钟。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

() 1. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hotel.() 2. What does the boy mean?A. Nancy has left the TV on.B. He forgot to turn off the TV.C. Nancy remembered turning off the TV.() 3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to the post office.B. Call the post office.C. Contact the mail carrier.() 4. Which word can best describe the man?A. Hardworking.B. Dishonest.C. Humorous.() 5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is unhappy.B. The woman is very helpful.C. Mr. Barkley is disappointed.其次节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2022届江苏省南京市、盐城市高三第二次模拟考试英语适应卷（含听力）一、听力选择题1.A．The course will be challenging.B．The poetry class is very popular.C．Dr. Wilson is easy to get along with.D．It’s a good choice to learn poetry.2. What is the time now?A．9:00.B．9:15.C．9:45.3. What does the woman think of her experience of the party?A．Wonderful.B．Awful.C．Just so-so.4. What caused the company sales to increase?A．The online marketing campaign.B．The extra salespeople.C．The discount prices.5. When will the taxi arrive?A．In 10 minutes.B．Right now.C．In half an hour.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What are the two speakers talking about?A．Foods and activities.B．Activities or things they don’t like to do.C．Foods that they don’t like.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Interviewer and interviewee.B．Teacher and student.C．Boss and worker.3. What can we learn about the woman?A．She prefers washing dishes to mowing the lawn.B．She likes both mowing the lawn and washing dishes.C．She’d rather mow the lawn than wash dishes.4. What does the man think of cooking?A．He likes cooking.B．He dislikes cooking.C．He doesn’t mind cooking.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

南京市、盐城市2022届高三年级第二次模拟考试2022.3英语参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1. C2. C3. B4. A5. A6. A7. C8. C9. B 10. A11. A 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C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）21. C 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）36. A 37. G 38. D 39. C 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）41. B 42. D 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. B 54. C 55. A第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）56. doubling 57. are burdened 58. restrictions59. fewer 60. without61. shared62. that63. practical 64. which65. though/however第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）Elegant Art into CampusLast Wednesday witnessed the activity of Elegant Art into Campus, which was intended to make elegant art more accessible.A group of local professional artists were invited here. In the school hall, Butterfly Lovers,a great combination of Chinese and Western musical elements, wassuperbly played. Then came a lecturecentered on basic knowledge of the universal language—music.Both teachers and students have learnt quite a lot and expect to have more exposure to elegant art in the future.(80 words)第二节（满分25分）Upon recovery, Mike announced on social media to take a cross-country trip.He wanted to cycle to James’s grave site to pay his respects in person. It seemed fitting to make the journey by bike—to show how transformative the heart was. Mike was back to cycling and gradually builtup his body. Blessings for the ride flooded in on social media. “What a biker with a big heart,” someone commented. Hearing about Mike’s decision,Christine and David decidedthey would meet him there when he arrived. (75 words)Mike got off his bike and walked straight to Christine, who was waiting at the grave site. “Thank you. Thanks for coming.” said Christine as they folded into a deep hug. Then came the tears. They werenot the deep weeping tears of grief, but tears of relief from a mother who knew she’d done right. At James’s headstone, Mike squatted down and took a deep breath, feeling the strong pulse of James’s heart in his chest. He told James how thankful he was and promised to take care of his heart. (75words)书面表达评分建议应用文写作（满分15分）一、评分原则1. 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分；2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分；3. 词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中减去2分；4. 评分时，应主要从以下三个方面考虑：(1) 内容要点的覆盖、表达的清楚程度以及合理性；(2) 使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性；(3) 上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。

南京市、盐城市2023届高三年级第二次模拟考试英语 2023.03第一部分听力(共两节、满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1.Where did the man go yesterday?A. To a library.B. To a museum.C.To a tennis court.2.Who is the woman talking to?A.A neighbor.B. Her son.C.A deliveryman.3.Why is George late?A. He missed the bus.B.His bike broke down.C.He had to change clothes.4.How did the man feel after watching the video?A.Excited.B.Moved.C.Surprised.5.What's the matter with Laura?A.She is under work pressure.B.She pressed the wrong button.C.She broke the printing machine.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

南京市、盐城市2014届高三年级第二次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

共120分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号写在答题卡上。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1. Why does Lisa just eat an apple for lunch?A. She is on a diet.B. She is too busy to have a meal.C. There’s nothing else in the fridge.2. What might the woman think of the film?A. It was boring.B. It Was exciting.C. It Was thrilling.3. Where are the two speakers now?A. On the second floor.B. On the third floor.C. On the fourth floor.4. Why does the woman sound worded?A. They don’t have much time left.B. This is her first time on a plane.C. Something is likely to go wrong.5. Why Can’t the man recognize the girl?A. Because she has changed a lot.B. Because she wears glasses now.C. Because she has long hair.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独自。

南京市、盐城市2019届高三年级第二次模拟考试英语2019.03第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

()1.What did the woman do today?A.She cleaned her car.B.She bought a new car.C.She borrowed an umbrella.()2.Why was the woman afraid?A.She ran into a dead dog.B.She watched too much TV.C.She mistook a bag for a dead dog.()3.Where is the man going?A.To the lake.B.To the hospital.C.To the neighborhood.()4.What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife.B.Doctor and patient.C.Coach and trainee.()5.Where are the speakers?A.In a cafe.B.On a plane.C.At the airport.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

南京市、盐城市2022届高三年级第二次模拟考试英语第一局部听力（共两节，总分值30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上.录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上.第一节（共5小题；每题L5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.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.1.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Editor and reader.B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and salesperson.2.What will the speakers probably do?A. Search for the lake.B. Hike along the easy path.C. Climb up the mountain.3.How much will the man receive from his father?A. 400 yuan.B. 600 yuan.C. 800 yuan.4.What does the man probably mean?A. He wants to have a rest.B. He agreed to go to the cinema.C. He will have a basketball game.5.Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend?A. The Great Wall.B. The Forbidden City.C. The Summer Palace.第二节（共15小题；每题L5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.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.6.What are the speakers talking about?A. featured of Chinese food.B. A recipe for chicken soup.C. A local Chinese restaurant.7.What does the man think of the dinner?A. Oily.B. Light.C. Tasty.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题.8.How does the man often get to the office?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By motorcycle.9.How much time does Mary usually spend on her way to work?A. 15 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 40 minutes.10.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. data subway station.C. At the meeting room.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题.11.Why did the woman make the mistake?A. She was ill.B. She was forgetful.C. She was sillyWhat is the woman womed about?A. Simon 1 impression of her.B. The possibility of her dismissal.C. The company*s potential losses.12.What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Make an apology.B. Forget about it.C. Find another job.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题.13.What does the man plan to do?自我保护机制。

南京、盐城2020届高三模拟考试试卷英语2020.4本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

()1. Why is Mike so unhappy?A. He failed one of his exams.B. He is upset about others.C. He is worried about physics.()2. How does the man probably feel?A. Happy.B. Nervous.C. Disappointed.()3. Who is the woman speaking to?A. A bank clerk.B. A tour guideC. A customs officer.()4. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Ann left here two years ago.B. The woman has covered a long way.C. The man has lived here for two years.()5. What will the man probably do tomorrow?A. Stay at home.B. Do some shopping.C. Take an interview.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

【市级联考】江苏省南京市、盐城市2019届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题一、单项选择1. Difficulties strengthen the mind, _____ labour does the body.A ifB asC forD so2. Molly finally agreed, _____ reluctantly, to go and see a doctor.A afterwardsB almostC otherwiseD somewhat3. I know he feels upset about his failure, and I can _____ that.A relate toB live withC answer forD pull through4. The reds and golds _____ into each other as the sun sank. What a beautiful sight!A bumpedB pressedC meltedD turned5. I got more _____ about him from reading his books than from talking to him.A insightsB memoriesC resourcesD experiences6. The company needs to _____ its outdated image to promote its newly-released product.A lay outB call upC shake offD give away7. The conditions in the local school were fairly _____, no electricity and no basic teaching facilities available.A uniqueB typicalC PrimitiveD Stable8. The matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be played in 2019 all around France, whose men’s team _____ the 2018 World Cup.A winsB wonC has wonD had won9. Citizens are _____ to exercise their rights, but under no circumstances can they violate other people’s rights.A on trackB on scheduleC at easeD at liberty10. ---I hear you’ll cancel all your plans and appointments. Why?---They _____ my life. I just can’t stop.A controlB controlledC have controlledD have been controlling11. Nature is understandable in the sense ______ she will answer truly and reward with discoveries when we ask her questions via observation.A thatB whereC howD what12. ---Nowadays, buyers accustomed to prices moving upward just adopt a wait-and-see attitude.---If they continue to _____, then our company is closing down.A fish in the airB sit on the fenceC fly off the handleD beat around the bush13. The children wrote magical stories together, _____ imaginary worlds of romantic and military adventure.A to spinB spinningC having spunD to have spun14. He was offered a position at the local church school, _____ he went to the Cambridge.A after whenB since whichC after whichD since when15. ---There are probably aliens living here on earth.---_____! I can’t believe you said that.A Come onB Forget itC Go aheadD Allow me二、完形填空16. I don’t talk with passengers on airplanes. My flight time is ______ for turning the pages ofa good book. That changed, ______, on a flight from Tampa to Newark when I sat next to her ---the lady in Seat 26B.After ______ my seat, I opened my book.Then she ______me. “And where are you traveling to? Home or on vacation?”“Heading home,” I closed my book. “You?”“Oh,home, too,” she began, “I come from a(n) ______ family. Nine kids! I’m the oldest ______ alive---eighty-nine!” And then she laughed, joyfully. I wouldn’t have ______ she was nearly ninety, though.“Good book?” she asked, pointing to my paperback.“Yes. Do you read?”“Oh,I don’t have ______ to read,” she replied.I’m sixty years younger than 26B, yet she’s the one who’s too busy to read? What on earth could she be doing with her ______?“Well,” she began, “I work at Costco. There are ______ nice people. There are also the ______ ones, but I enjoy them, too!” She laughed again, and I ______ her ability to not let negative energies affect her ______. I wondered how I could ______ that, too.“What’s your secret,” I asked, “to sounding so______ and healthy?”“My husband died ten years ago,” she said, ______. “I thought to myself, I’m not going to just ______! That’s when I got my Costco job. I believe in being active.”“Life is so good,” she ______, “I’m just excited every day to live it!”I wanted that plane ride to reroute to California so I would have more time to learn about her energy for life. I became more ______ with each mile we flew.I told myself, if someone who is eighty-nine years old can choose to live her life with such ______ and passion, I can, too. If you have the drive!（1）A reservedB adjustedC squeezedD limited（2）A thusB insteadC thoughD rather（3）A slipping intoB searching forC clearing upD settling into（4）A came toB bent toC turned toD pointed to（5）A complexB nuclearC wealthyD extended（6）A yetB evenC stillD ever（7）A predictedB admittedC guessedD doubted（8）A timeB patienceC abilitiesD chances（9）A daysB talentC booksD interest（10）A reallyB actuallyC seeminglyD probably（11）A learnedB weirdC ambitiousD innocent（12）A weighedB admiredC realizedD identified（13）A aimB fateC tasteD mood（14）A obtainB manageC controlD imagine（15）A academicB realisticC positiveD creative（16）A sadlyB coldlyC seriouslyD peacefully（17）A hang outB sit aroundC step backD get away（18）A respondedB continuedC recalledD declared（19）A astonishedB satisfiedC delightedD inspired（20）A desireB wisdomC courageD confidence三、阅读理解17.SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM EUROPE/REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)（1）Who will pay least if people subscribe to the same materials?A．People form Spain.B．People from France.C．People from the USA D．People from China.（2）How much will your school pay for one set of Hot English for students and one for teachers for class use totally?A ￡185.4.B ￡217.8.C ￡267.8D ￡235.4.18. That competition keeps prices down is well known. But it is hard to measure by just how much, because prices vary for all sorts of reasons, from differences in labour costs and rents to taxes. Rising to the challenge is a new paper in The Economic Journal by Giacomo Calzolari, Andrea Ichino, Francesco Manaresi and Viki Nellas, economists at the European University Institute, Bologna University and the Italian central bank. They looked at pharmacies(药房) and specifically at customers who may be particularly easy to rip off: new parents.Using data for 2007 to 2010 covering about a fifth of pharmacies in Italy, the researchers measured the way in which prices of hygiene products for babies changed as the number of babies varied. They took advantage of a peculiar law from the 1960s, according to which regions with at most 7,500 people are allowed just one pharmacy (supposedly to keep the quality of services high). They compared prices in places with populations just below this threshold, and just above.The products studied included some 3,000 varieties of shampoos, bath foams, baby wipes, creams and so on. Many are also used by adults on themselves. Some people, for example, prefer sun-cream labeled “for children” because of its high level of protecti on. When raising prices for these products, even a pharmacist with a monopoly(垄断) must consider the risk that adult users will switch to products that are not aimed at children. But a rise in the number of babies, and hence buyers who are parents, could tip the scales towards price increases. By contrast, the pharmacist should already be charging as much as parents are willing to pay for products without adult users, such as nappies.The scholars found that pharmacists raised prices when there were more new parents----but only in regions with a single pharmacy, and not for nappies. In monopoly areas a doubling of the number of babies from one month to the next (not unusual in a small population) coincided with a 5% increase in the price of the basket of baby-hygiene products. The study is timely. Italy’s government has started to loosen some of the many restrictions that stop competition in the pharmacy sector (though not yet the one that the researchers relied on). But such regulations are plentiful in many other lines of business, and not just in Italy. The consumers who pay the price are often those who find it hardest to travel to shop around----for example, people with crying babies on their hands.（1）What’s the purpose of the study?A To review the function of the special law for pharmacies.B To make clear the relation between competition and prices.C To collect the information on pharmacy business in Italy.D To gather the data on hygiene products for babies in Italy.（2）“tip the scales” in Paragraph 3 means “_____”.A Push the moveB Keep the levelC Control the riseD Break the balance（3）The government’s new measures will greatly benefit _____.A pharmacy ownersB local merchantsC new parentsD adult users19. As for child vaccinations （接种）, parents usually get paperwork lost, or forget whether their child is up lo dale． Now a group of MIT researchers has developed a new way to address this problem: inserting the record directly into the skin． Along with thevaccine, a child would be injected with a bit of dye that is invisible to the naked eye but easily seen with an app that shines special light onto the skin． The dye would be expected to last up to five years．The system would provide quick and easy access to vaccination history, and add little to the cost or risk of the procedure． "In developing countries where medical records may not be as complete or as accessible, there can be value in having medical information directly associated with a person, " says Ana Jaklenec, lead author of the study．Delivering the dye required the researchers to find something that was sale and would last long enough to be useful． "That's really the biggest challenge we overcame in the project, " says Jaklenec, adding that the team tested a number of dyes but could not find any that lasted when exposed to sunlight． The team ended up using a technology called quantum dots, which were originally developed to label cells during research． The dye has been shown to be safe in humans．"When people were still getting vaccinated against smallpox, they got a visible scar on their arm that made it easy to identify who had been vaccinated and who had not but obviously, we didn't want to give people a scar, " Jaklenec says, noting that her team was looking for something that couldn't be seen． The researchers also wanted to avoid technologies that would raise even more privacy concerns such as databases with names and identifiable data．The researchers hope to add more detailed information to the dots, such as the date of vaccination． Along with them, the team eventually wants to inject sensors that could also potentially be used to track aspects of health such as insulin（胰岛素） levels in diabetics （糖尿病人）．（1）What can we learn from the first 2 paragraphs？________A A new system has been developed to track the history of vaccination．B The cost of updating vaccination history is high．C The dye injected into children can be seen with naked eyes easily．D Carrying around ones medical record is convenient．．（2）What was the biggest challenge for the researchers？________A Labeling cells．B Delivering a number of dyes．C Finding the safe and long﹣lasting media．D Inventing a technology called quantum dots．．（3）It can be learned from the text that the researchers________．A are trying to find a vaccination against diabetics．B have injected sensors to track aspects of health．C are sure to leave no scars on those who arevaccinated． D hope to add more detailed information to the dots while maintaining privacy．．（4）How does the author feel about the project？________A Disappointed．B Enthusiastic．C Indifferent．D Uncertain．20. “With depressingly few exceptions, performances are dull and lack vitality…After years of trying to convince myself otherwise, I now feel sure that ballet is dying.”-----Jennifer Homans, Apollo’s AngelsIs ballet dead? Has the art form evolved to depression? Jennifer Homans’s conclusion to her fascinating history of ballet, Apollo’s Angels, is worrying.It appears that ballet’s pulse continues to beat strongl y, however, especially with a Tchaikovsky defibrillator attached. So why are some dance commentators arguing that ballet is dying? And do they have a point?“Ballet is dead”----“Ballet is dying” ---all ring tones of Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical claim: “God is dead.” Headline grabbling, certainly. Yet can ballet be defined in such black and white terms? Surely it is more abstract, filled with shades of popular grey. ①To start with, how do you define ballet? What is ballet today? Consider popular modern classics like Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, where dancers wear pointy shoes and sneakers, combining contemporary and classical vocabulary together. Or closer to home, there is Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake, which layers elements of Petipa’s cho reography(编舞) with a contemporary theme and aesthetic. Many contemporary choreographers all embrace classical form and principles, then manipulate(操纵) the rules. ② .The line between contemporary dance and ballet is vague. In an interview with TheTe legraph (2015), British choreographer Mattew Bourne acknowledges that this “cross-fertilisation” between contemporary dance and ballet continues to grow, as evidenced by the rise in new commissions from contemporary choreographers at the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet. Referring to Homans’s book, Bourne believes what has changed is that “the dance forms are coming closer together”. Not dying, but merging. Reinventing. This has been the case amongst Australasian ballet companies for many years now. ③ .Homans writes that ballet’s decline began after the passing of Ashton and Balanchine. Something ahs changed, certainly. A stylisic transition----from neo-classical to contemporary ballet----has occurred. ④Our art form’s evolution has alwa ys been with extinction. Prominent dance critic with The New York Times, Alastair Macaulay, says: “ballet has died again and again over the centuries,” and yet, “phoenix-like, rose again from its ashes”. History shows there were periods where ballet hibern ated and lacked popularity. This coincided with the art form’s changing forums. So here is the irony: what sells best, still, are reproductions of Petipa’s classics. A season without a Tchaikovsky score is a financial risk. And without Nutcracker(《胡桃夹子》), half the ballet companies in North America would not exist. Admittedly, as a dancer, my favourite roles---Albrecht, Prince Siegfried and Romeo----were from the classical canon; I am a traditionalist at heart (who loves to be challenged by good contemporary ballets). A part of the charm behind classical repertoire, for me, was in reproducing the glories of past greats. Classical ballet’s framework supports the modern process of bench-marking.Perhaps Jennifer Homans’s thoughts are not completely unfo unded. Perhaps ballet is dying for some. Ballet’s evolution has been delayed by its audiences. And as Homans suggests in her epilogue, perhaps also by its creatives.Now here is a bold prediction. In line with the Royal Ballet’s programming in Brisbane this year----of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale, and Wayne MacGregor’s Woolf Works----over the next 20 years, ballet’s reliance on Petipa will decrease. Contemporary ballets and merge-styled ballets will produce their box-office influence ever more.Why?It is simple: our audiences will be ready for ballet to change again.（1）Why does the writer cite Jennifer Homans’s words at the beginning of the passage?A To support the writer’s viewpoint.B To introduce the topic of the passage.C To highlight the theme of the passageD To provide the background knowledge.（2）The sentence ‘Is this not ballet?” should be put in ______.A ①B ②C ③D ④（3）Which of the following statements is a fact about ballet?A “Surely it is more abstract, filled with shades of popular grey.” (Para.3)B “The line between contemporary dance and ballet is vague.” (Para.5)C “Our art form’s evolution has always been with extinction.” (Para.7)D “What sells best, still, are reproductions of Petipa’s classics.” (Para.8).（4）According to Matthew Bourne, _____.A the dance forms remain unchangedB contemporary dance has reinvented classic balletC ballet is experiencing growth and will continue to developD a new form of ballet is widely accepted among Australians（5）The writer takes himself as an example in Paragraph 8 in order to show _____.A classics should be promotedB classics are still of great significanceC classical ballet’s framework is out of dateD contemporary ballets attract more audiences（6）What may be the audiences’ attitude to the change of ballet?A Supportive.B Arbitrary.C Critical.D Concerned四、任务型阅读21. Friends in your life are like pillars on your porch．Sometimes they hold you up and sometimes they lean on you．Sometimes it's just enough to know they're standing by．Friendship doubles your joy and divides your grief．A friendship is priceless and should be cultivated．●Remembering the golden ruleWithout a doubt，the greatest human relations principle is to treat other people like you want to be treated．When you show respect for your friends and gratitude for their friendship，you'll be blessed in untold ways．You can't know what has gone on in the rude person's life that day，but you can assume that his or her day hasn't gone well．Maybe a loved one lost his job，her boss reprimanded her unjustly，he's coming down with the flu，or she just found out that her teenager is taking drugs．Whatever the cause of the rudeness，you don't have to accentuate（突出） the problem．A kind word or a gentle，understanding smile may help the person more than returned rudeness would．●Considering foes as friendsA friend looks after your own good．On the other hand，a foe is someone who isn't interested in your well﹣being．Yet some students view their teachers as enemies．However，a student's success in school partly depends on the teacher's effectiveness in the classroom．Instead of being an enemy，a teacher who corrects you and helps you to achieve can be the best friend you ever had．This kind of thinking，along with a little attitude adjustment，helps you to convert foes to friends，and both of you are better off．●Making friends by being an optimistDo you enjoy being around a pessimist，someone who is generally described as being able to brighten up a room just by leaving it？The answer is obvious．Most people prefer to be around people who believe that tomorrow is going to be better than today，rather than people who believe that today is even worse than yesterday．●Capturing the pleasing personalityHow do you develop a pleasing personality？Here are some steps you can take：Smile when you see someone．You don't have to give a wide grin﹣just a pleasant，friendly smile．Speak in a pleasant，upbeat tone of voice．Talk to people as if they are good friends，even if they don't really fall into that category yet．Take a course in public speaking．The ability to express yourself attracts favorable attention from many sources．Develop a sense of humor．Pick up a couple of joke books．This makes you a little more outgoing and friendly．●Don't criticize unjustlyInstead of being eager to dish out criticism all the time，take the humane and sensible approach．Look for the good in others．Encourage them．Build them up．Most people seldom think through each situation completely and consider the other person's point of view．If you take the time and effort to do this，you'll end up befriending more people．Title：Five ways to cultivate friendship五、读写任务22. 请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。