山西省2018届高三考前适应性测试英语试题Word版答案详解
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2017-2018学年度山西重点中学协作体适应性考试(二)英语科试题第I卷(选择题)一、听力:共20题每题1.5分共30分听材料,回答问题。
1.When will the man be home from work?A.At 5:45.B.At 6:15.C.At 6:50.2.Where will the speakers go?A.The Green House Cinema.B.The New State Cinema.C.The UME Cinema.听材料,回答问题。
3.When did the alarm clock ring?A.About 10 minutes ago.B.About 30 minutes ago.C.About 60 minutes ago. 4.What do we know about the boy?A.He is ill.B.He feels sleepy.C.He slept well last night.听材料,回答问题。
5.Why does the man learn French?A.To prepare for a visit to France.B.To learn French dance.C.To prepare for his examination.6.What is the woman going to do according to the dialogue?A.To see a doctor.B.To have ballet lessons.C.To see a movie. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. 7.What did the man buy?A.A house.B.Some plants.C.Both a house and some plants.8.What can be inferred about the woman’s house?A.There is no sunlight in her house.B.There is a lot sunlight in her house.C.There is not enough sunlight in her house.听材料,回答问题。
2018届高考考前适应性试卷英 语(三)第Ⅰ卷第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)(略) 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A 、B 、C 和D )中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
How can you gain knowledge of the world without books or teachers? Visiting various kinds of world-famous museums may be your best choice. If you are interested ,here are 3 famous museums well worth visiting.National Gallery, London 2017 attendance: 6,263,000The National Gallery originally opened in 1824 in a Pall Mall townhouse with just 38paintings. Today’s ollction contains over 2, 300 works from the 13th to 19th centuries, which you can appreciate free of charge. The works range in style and time period, but hey, everyone needs to see Van Gogh’s Sunflowers in Room 43 at least once, for which the Museum is famous.Opening time: daily 10 am —6 pm Friday 10 am —9 pm Closed time: January and 24—26 December Admission: FreeNational Air and Space Museum, Washington, D. C 2017 attendance: 7,500,000The National Air and Space Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution, hosts the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts. You’ll see crowds flocking toward the 1903Wrig ht Flyer and Apollo 11command module, but don’t forget about NASA’s often—overlooked Stardust probe.Hours and Admission :Open every day except December 25. Free admission and tickets (free) are needed.1. A maximum of 4000 free tickets will be issued each day at the museum.2. Each visitor can once collect one free ticket of the day with valid ID (Passport ). Regular Hours :10:00 am to 5:30 pmExtended Hours :10:00 am to 7:30pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays National Museum of China, Beijing 2017 attendance: 7,550,000卷只装订不密封级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号Founded in February 2003, this huge, well-curated museum sits on the edge of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and is free to enter. It houses more than 1.3 million exhibition pieces in its 40halls ,focused primarily on China’s achievements in history, culture, and art.Opening Hours :9 :00—17:00(No Entry after 16:00) Closed on MondaysMuseum Visiting Tips: Limit the number of bags( only one handbag is allowed ). All visitors are screened through metal detector upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, s0 please leave them at home or in your car.No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum21. Which of the following museums had the largest number of visitors in 2017?A. National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D. C.B. National Gallery, London.C. British Museum, London.D. National Museum of China, Beijing.22. What is considered the most valuable treasure kept in National Gallery, London?A. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.B. The paintings from the 13th to 19th centuries.C. Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.D. The 38 original paintings collected in the museum.23. What can you bring with you while visiting the museums?A. A bottle of water.B. A can of beer.C. Two large bags.D. Knives.【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A【解析】本文介绍了三个世界闻名的博物馆。
临汾市高考考前适应性训练考试(三)
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本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)。
满分150分;考试时间120分钟。
考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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1.答第I卷题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题
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2.选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂
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3.听力部分满分30分,不计入总分,考试成绩录取时提供高校
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第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分,不计入总分)略
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上讲该选项涂黑。
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You must know what BYD stands for? Yes, Build Your Dream.
Have you built your dream and spare no effort to achieve it?。
山西省2018届高三第一次模拟考试英语试题第一部分: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,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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does Bob think of his first day at work?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of homework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C. Practice the piano.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。
2018届山西省高三第一次模拟考试英语试题(word)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,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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does Bob think of his first day at work?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of homework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C. Practice the piano.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。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,请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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does Bob think of his first day at work?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of homework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C.Practice the piano.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。
2018年高考适应性考试英语参考答案1—5 CACBB 6—10 CBBAB 11—15CAABC 16—20 BBBAC21—25 BCDCD 26—30 DBCCB 31—35 AACDB 36—40 FAGDE41—45 ACDAC 46—50 BDDCA 51—55 CBABD 56—60 ADBBC61. it 62. being removed 63. completely 64. started 65. have been created 66. what 67. cities 68. into 69. found 70. artist短文改错When I was 12, I met Mary. She came to China with her parents, whom taught English in an university. Wewho a soon became good friends. She was fluently in Chinese while I had difficulty with my speaking English. In order tofluent spoken help me with my English, we spoke as much English as we can when we were together. Before long, I could speakcouldEnglish well but at the same time I also made great progresses in my written English. Luckily, a year later, she hadand progress Unluckily to return back to her country with her parents. And we have ∧out of touch with each other ever since. How I missgo或删除back beenher!书面表达Dear Tom,2018高考适应性考试英语参考答案1/ 2How are you doing? I am writing to invite you to participate in the activity, called Campus Culture Day. It will be held in our school hall on December 10th. It is expected to last from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. The purpose of this activity is to show our rich campus culture and the students’ various talents. And at the same time, we hope our students’ cultural awareness will be strengthened through this activity.On that day there will be many performances such as folk dancing, folk and classic music, Poetry Reading and so on. I think it will be an unforgettable day in our life.Looking forward to your attendance.Yours,Li Hua2018高考适应性考试英语参考答案2/ 2。
山西省2018届高三第一次模拟考试英语试题第一部分: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,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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does Bob think of his first day at work?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of homework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C. Practice the piano.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。
山西省太原市2018高三模拟考试(一)英语试卷附答案山西省太原市2018届高三3月模拟考试(一)英语试题第二部分阅读理解本部分共两节,满分60分。
第一节:(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation & Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus,subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in theshared space. Here are a few things to note:Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit canbecome very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.21. What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?A. Safer trips.B. Longer service hours.C. Lower costs.D. More use of transport.22. How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?A. By running special transport services.B. By offering fewer transportation options.C. By limiting their mobility on city buses.D. By providing free rides in towns and cities.23. What is considered impolite on public transportation?A. Lowering your speaking voice.B. Placing backpacks at your feet.C. Staying close to other passengers.D. Having your proof of payment at hand.BToday we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark, cold winter months. Spring! We often describe “spring” as a time of rebirth, renewal and awakening. Many trees are blossoming and early flowers are pushing through the earth. Things are coming to life!But the word “spring” is not just a season. It is also a verb that means something going on or coming out quickly. When you put “spring” and “life” together, you will get “spring to life”. This express ion means something suddenly becomes v ery active or perhaps seems more alive! You may “spring to life” after hearing that a distant friend will be visiting you. Or maybe your favorite soccer team finally “sprang to life” in the second half, played well and won the match.Now, besides being a s eason and a verb the noun “spring” refers to a meta l coil (线圈) that is wound tightly. When the coil unwinds, it often jumps. So, we often say a person “has a spring in his step” if he is lively and active. He might even appear to jump, or bounce a little when he walks.There is another way we use “spring” as a description. In the case of a “spring chicken”, “spring” meansyoung. However, “spring chicken” is also an informal, humorous way to refer to someone who isn’t young at all. So, we use this expression in the negative form, as in “no spring chicken”. For example, let’s say you know an 85-year-old man who decides to run a marathon, even though he has never exercised before. You could say, “That’s amazing! After al l, he’s no spring chicken.”But be careful when using this expression. It could be a little disresp ectful. Let’s say your boss shows you a picture of his wife,and you say, “Wow, she’s no spring chicken.” That response would be disrespectful and a bad career move.24. What does “spring” mean in the expression “spring to life”?A. The season after winter.B. Being young and healthy.C. A tightly wound metal coil.D. To occur or appear quickly.25. What is the passage mainly about?A、The origi n of the word “spri ng”B. The meaning of the season “spring”.C. Some expressions with the word “spring”.D. Some characteristics of the season “spring”.26. How does someone feel when he “has a spring in his step”?A. AngryB. SurprisedC. HappyD. Frightened27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Being young is a great advantage in career development.B. Women may feel offended when describe d as “no spring chick e n”.C. Using “spring-related” expressions in conversations seems impolite.D. Expressions with the word “spring” are always di srespectful to others.CMore than 90 years has passed since Hollywood’s official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum.Those plans are finally becoming a reality, with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939. Museum officials say visitors will be able to “experience the magic of cinema” by learning about all parts of the film-making process.Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum. Brougher says the museum will include 12 million photographs and 80,000 screenplays as well as props (道具), costumes and other objects from famous films. The Academy Museum will also feature Oscar statuettes (小雕像) donated by actors who won the awards.Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in a movie, too, with many interactive experiences. “You won’t necessarily know what’s coming next,” he adds. “You’ll be in environments sometimes that make you feel like you’ve gone back to the past and that you’re in the area that you’re actually exploring.” He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.Currently, Hollywood only has a few possibilities for visitors. They can go along the Walk of Fame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are presented. But beyond these, movie fans have limited possibilities.Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors the chance to experience many different parts of the film industry all in one place. Garcetti notes the museum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film-related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywoodmovie industry.28. When was the idea of building a museum in Hollywood first put forward?A. In the 1920s.B. In 1939.C. In the 1990s.D. In 2019.29. What can we learn fr om Brougher’s words?A. Photos of visitors will be put on display.B. Settings in the museum will feel quite realC. Most visitors will be presented an award.D. Actors will donate much money to the museum.30. What is Eric G arcetti’s attitude towards the Academy Museum?A. Supportive.B. Critical.C. Disapproving.D. Cautious.31. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Film-making Process in Hollywood.B. The Film-making Process of Hollywood.C. Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums.D. Hollywood Getting Its Own Film Museum.DFor your next out-of-this-world vacation, you now have the option of literally going out of this world—but it’ll cost you $ 40 million. Then again, can you really put a price tag on having the time of your life? Acco rding to a new report from Popular Mechanics, Russia is looking to build a luxury hotel in outer space. There you will wake up to a breathtaking blue planet—the earth!The hotel is expected to be stationed on the International Space Station (ISS).While sp ace tourism itself isn’t exactly a novel idea, the notion of building a hotel out there hasn’t been raised before. Really, other companies are still focused on the transportation part of the puzzle — after all, a trip to space is enough for most folks.According to Popular Mechanics, the hotel will include a luxury orbital suite with big windows, personal hygiene (卫生) facilities, exercise equipment, and yes, WiFi. Because if you can’t share your experience on social media, did it really even happen?Of cour se, the reasons behind the hotel aren’t just for fun and games. Apparently, space tourism might be able to help the Russians pay for another module to add to the international Space Station. Russian space contractor RKK Energia is currently building the first such module, which will give scientists a laboratory and power supply station from which to conduct tests.If any of this is going to happen, however, Russia is going to have to hurry. With the ISS expected to be out of use in 2028, there’s little time to build the hotel and find wealthy tourists to actually buy a trip into outer space.So if you’ve recently come into a fortune and are interested in investing in what could be the time of your life, ISS is calling your name.32. What do we know about the hotel from the first paragraph?A. It is quite affordable.B. It will be built in Russia.C. It will offer an amazing view.D. It costs $ 40 million to build.33. What does the underlined phrase “the puzzle” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. An orbital suite.B. Space tourism.C. Space exploration.D. A creative idea.34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Hotel guests won’t be able to see into space.B. Visitors are required to take exercise each day.C. Space travel is not possible without the Internet.D. Tourists tend to share traveling experiences online.35. The hotel will be built to provide Russian scientists withA. fun and gamesB. financial supportC. space contractorsD. more time in space第二节:(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,请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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does Bob think of his first day at work?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of homework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C.Practice the piano.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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman go to Bali for her holiday?A. It is very big.B. It is very beautiful.C. It is full of wildlife.7. How will the woman go to Bali?A. By air.B. By sea.C. By train. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How has Sam felt in the past four days?A. Worried.B. Unhappy.C. Nervous.9. What will Mike do first?A. Give Sam a call.B. Go to the gym.C. Go to Sam’s home.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between Anna and Jean?A. Sisters.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.11. What does Jean want to be in the future?A. An artist.B. A teacher.C. A scientist.12. What does the boy advise Anna to do?A. Do homework for Jean.B. Call to apologize to Jean.C. Help Jean with her study.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. How many people will attend the tea party?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.14. Who took a two-week trip?A. Julie.B. Pierre.C. Pierre’s sisters.15. What will the woman take to the tea party?A. Biscuits.B. French desserts.C. A strawberry cake.16. Where are the speakers now?A. In Canada.B. In Mexico.C. In France.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Who can join in this competition?A. Fat men.B. Football lovers.C. Football players.18. What is the aim of this football competition?A. To choose the best players.B. To make more men love football.C. To encourage fat men to do exercise.19. Why does Jay Ali dislike attending weight loss classes?A. Coaches there are too strict.B. Most participants are women.C. Participants are fatter than him.20. What do fat men need actually?A. A right way to lose weight.B. Different kinds of competitions.C. A supportive talk with each other.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ABritish MuseumLocated in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.Admission and opening timesFree, open daily 10:00 to 17:30.Open until 20:30 on Fridays, except Good Friday.Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.Large luggage, suitcases and cabin baggageFor everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.MembershipMembership allows you to discover 2 million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions, an exclusive discount offer on magazine subscription and many more benefits.Individual membership: £74Under 26 membership: £54Young friends (ages 8-15): £25ShopsThe Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.21. When can you visit the British Museum?A. At 9:00 Friday.B. At 12:00 Monday.C. On Christmas Day.D. On Good Friday.22. Where can visitors store their large luggage?A. At major train stations.B. At some crossings.C. In the hall of the Museum.D. At the entrance to the Museum.23. If two friends aged 14 and 18 apply for membership of the Museum, how much should they pay?A. £25.B. £79.C. £50.D. £148.BFive weeks ago I had a total hip replacement surgery (髋关节置换手术). In Canada, we have great healthcare system. That means we get our new hips for free.My hip had been hurting me for years before I went to the doctor. Of course, it was free. She referred me to a surgeon, but the earliest appointment was in 10 months. That is what being free gets you. Ten months later, after some free X-rays, the surgeon told me I needed a surgery, which was about an 18-month wait, for some senior citizens had been on the operation list. Another 18 months! I dragged myself out of the surgeon, s office.Walking through the hospital, I thought about the situation. As the breadwinner of a large family, I couldn’t wait that long, so I had to get to the front line.I was fully aware of what a Canadian should be like (Canadians are usually considered gentle and caring), but this time I really needed to fight for myself. At that very moment, in the shop window of the hospital, I saw a sign which read, “Volunteers Needed.” Suddenly, an idea occurred to me — I would get the job. Fortunately, they signed me up immediately because the average age of the volunteers at the shop was 75. They were desperate for some young blood.Every Friday morning, I was at the shop. While seeing the hospital staff, I’d casually ask, “What do you do?” Then I’d tell them, “Well, I’m getting my hip replaced — in 18 months.It’s going to be so great when the pain stops.” Soon, all the staff got to know me. Naturally, in my next appointment, the surgeon recognized me. Moments later, I had a surgery date just weeks away.I had to say it was actually my volunteering that got me to the front of the line. And I’m not ashamed of it, for I intend to stick with the volunteering. Also, even when I cheated the system, I did it in a way that benefits society.24. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. She felt rather disappointed.B. She couldn’t walk because of the pain.C. She was too scared to have the surgery.D. She didn’t believe what the surgeon said.25. Why did the writer decide to be a volunteer?A. To donate blood to the hospital.B. To get her new hip free of charge.C. To receive some tiny gifts from others.D. To approach the doctor for an early surgery.26. What did the author think of her cheating?A. It was a shame.B. It was a pride.C. It was beneficial.D. It was a fair deal.27. Which can be the best title for the text?A. How I Got My New HipB. The Doctor Who Saved My LifeC. How to Be a Volunteer in HospitalD. The Problem of Canada Healthcare SystemCA robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), in California.According to course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48 is the world’s first socially advanced robot to complete a college course, a feat he described as “remarkable.” T he robot took part in class discussions, gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution.Before becoming a student, Bina48 appeared as a guest speaker in Barry’s classesfor several years. One day when addressing Barry, s class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go to college, a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically supported. Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics: Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course, Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead. Love is a concept Bina48 doesn’t understand, said Barry. Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is.“Some interesting things happened in the class,” said Barry. He said that his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love, which, after all, is “fairly simple —it’s a feeling,” said Barry. But the reality was different. Bina48 ended up learning “31 different versions of love,” said Barry, highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when working with artificial intelligence in future.Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West P oint. Bina48’s contribution to the debate was filmed and posted on YouTube. It was judged that Bina48 and NDNU classmates were the winners of this debate.In the next decade, Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class, though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience, rather than replacing instructors completely.28. What was Bina48’s performance like in class?A. Extraordinary.B. Insignificant.C. Far-reaching.D. Unattractive.29. What does the underlined word “addressing” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Dealing with.B. Consulting with.C. Giving a speech to.D. Sending a letter to.30. What can we learn from the passage?A. It was interesting for Bina48 to learn about love.B. It was quite tough for Bina48 to learn about love.C. Artificial intelligence may somehow be superior to man.D. Humans can launch a challenge to artificial intelligence.31. What does Barry think of the future development of Bina48?A. It will surely be able to serve as a teacher.B. It will be able to promote learning and teaching.C. It will completely take the place of instructors.D. It will be smart enough to control human beings.DStained glass (彩色玻璃) artists create different designs by making cuts on the glass to “score” it and then breaking off the pattern that they want to use in the finished product. The most difficult cut in stained glass is called an inside cut. Basically, it’s a curved (弯曲的) line where you throw away the part inside of the curve. The problem with inside cuts is that the edges of the curve tend to break off when the pieces of scored glass are broken apart.As the artist talked about inside cuts, he said, “The glass will break into pieces if you try to cut too much off at once. The best way to do an inside cut is to slice off smaller curves piece-by-piece. In fact, it’s not just the best way to do it, but it’s the only way to do it.”How many times do you try to make a big change and cut the entire piece at once? We convi nce ourselves that we can do this all the time. We’ll commit to transforming our diet overnight or we get inspired to launch a business in a weekend or we finally get motivated to work out and push ourselves to the edge of burning out.Why not approach your goals and dreams like a stained glass artist? Starting by slicing a shallow curve and breaking a small piece off, you cut a slightly deeper curve and break that off until you have your full inside cut. By slowly cutting deeper and deeper curves, you prevent the glass from breaking as it changes shape.Of course, change isn’t easy — no matter how you do it. Slow gains are boring, but if we keep making small improvements, then pretty soon we will end up with a beautiful masterpiece on our hands instead of a bunch of broken pieces.32. Why is an inside cut believed to be most difficult?A. It needs a one-and-only design.B. It calls for nothing but inspiration.C. The edges of the curve break easily.D. The glass inside the curve is easily broken.33. What mistakes are easily made according to paragraph 3?A. Being too eager to make improvements.B. Being too worried about the final outcome.C. Trying to make a complete change all at once.D. Trying to focus on progress instead of achievements.34. What does the author suggest by saying “slicing a shallow curve”?A. Moving forward with a clear aim.B. Starting slow and improving little by little.C. Developing a new habit with great determination.D. Handling something major first and ignore the minor part.35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To show his love of stained glass.B. To introduce the skill of an inside cut.C. To appreciate designs of stained glass artists.D. To share his opinions on how to make a change.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。