单元检测卷(一)( Units 1~2)
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。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．When is Kim’s birthday party
A．On July 16th.
B．On July 17th.
C．On July 30th.
2．What do we know about the woman
A．She is not hungry.
B．She will eat the bread.
C．She doesn’t like bread.
3．Where are the speakers
A．On a bus.
B．At a bus stop.
C．In the man’s home.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A job position.
B．A sales engineer.
C．An electrical company.
5．What band did the woman see
A．The one with a pianist.
B．The one with a dancer.
C．The one with three guitarists.
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。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 is the man late
A．The weather is too bad.
B．There was a terrible traffic jam.
C．He went back to get his mobile phone.
7．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Boarding the plane.
B．Making a call.
C．Having a meal.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the woman work now
A．In a club.
B．In a software company.
C．In an Internet company.
9．What’s the woman interested in now
A．Swimming. 　B．Dancing. 　C．Working.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who had a birthday last month
A．Sally. 　B．Sonya. 　C．Vivienne.
11．How old is Roger
A．13. 　B．9. 　C．7.
12．What does the woman say about Deborah
A．She is ten years old.
B．She will study medicine.
C．She likes playing with Roger.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why doesn’t the man like the Surfing English Camp
A．It’s too expensive.
B．It’s very dangerous.
C．It has few English classes.
14．Where is the Language Ranch
A．In England.
B．In Australia.
C．In America.
15．What does the man dislike about the Language Ranch
A．The price.
B．The classes.
C．The activities.
16．What can we learn from the conversation
A．The Surfing English Camp is in the mountain.
B．The woman decides to choose the Language Ranch.
C．There will be lifeguards in the Surfing English Camp.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did Leonardo da Vinci become a master painter
A．In 1472. 　B．In 1467. 　C．In 1452.
18．Why did Leonardo da Vinci finish very few paintings
A．He lost interest in painting.
B．He often gave up his paintings halfway.
C．He didn’t put his whole heart into painting.
19．How many years did Leonardo da Vinci spend painting the Mona Lisa
A．Four. 　B．Six. 　C．Ten.
20．What do we know about Leonardo da Vinci
A．He preferred inventing things to painting.
B．He was not good at planning things.
C．He was before his time with his ideas.
答案　1.B　2.B　3.A　4.A　5.C　6.B　7.C　8．C　9.B　10.A　11.C　12.B　13.C　14.C
15．A　16.C　17.A　18.B　19.A　20.C
?听力材料
Text 1
M：Are you going to Kim’s birthday party She’ll be sixteen in July.
W：Oh，yes.It’s on the seventeenth，isn’t it
M：That’s right.It’ll be quite a big party—about thirty people，I think.
W：Yeah.
Text 2
M：Ah-oh，I burned your bread.I’ll put in a couple more slices.
W：No，don’t waste the bread.Just cut off the burnt part.It’ll be fine.
Text 3
M：I am getting off at the next stop.
W：Lucky you.I have ten more.This traffic is horrible.
M：Why not get off with me and go home after rush hour
Text 4
W：I suggest you apply for the job as an Electrical Sales Engineer in Malawi.The conditions are excellent.
M：You may be right，but job satisfaction is more important than money.
Text 5
W：I saw a good band at last Saturday’s rock festival.The singer was great!
M：The band with the piano player
W：I didn’t see anything with a piano.The singer was called Queen Cat.She could really dance，too.
M：Oh，I know what you mean—the band had three guitars.
Text 6
M：Hi，I am sorry I am late.There was heavy traffic near the bridge.Cars were backed up for miles.
W：That’s OK.I tried to call your mobile phone，but you must have turned it off.Our flight has been delayed by three hours.
M：Oh，it must be because of the thunderstorm.It’s pouring outside.
W：Yes，but the weather should clear up by this evening，and at least now we’ll have time to get something to eat.I am hungry.Let’s go and get some lunch.
Text 7
W：What have you been up to
M：I’m still teaching Spanish at the high school.
W：Are you still living in that great house near the beach
M：Yes，and I still live with my four cats! So，what’s new with you Are you still working for a software company
W：No.I started my own Internet company.
M：Great.And are you still swimming and working out at the club
W：No，not any more.I’m really into Latin dance now.
Text 8
M：You’ve got a big family，Sonya，haven’t you
W：Well.Martin，there are six children altogether.
M：Wow! I know Vivienne，of course.She had her fifteenth birthday last month，didn’t she
W：That is Sally.Vivienne looks older but she’s two years younger.
M：Well，my little sister’s seven...
W：...and she plays with my brother Roger.
M：So they must be the same age.
W：They are.Then there’s my other little brother，Frank.
M：And how old is he
W：He’s two years younger than Roger.
M：There must be someone else.
W：...oh，Deborah! I nearly forgot.
M：Isn’t she eighteen and starting college in September
W：Yes，she’s going to study medicine.
M：What a nice family!
Text 9
M：So，Katie，tell us about these English camps.
W：Well，this one is the Surfing English Camp on the Bondi Beach in Australia.I really like it because of the great activity programme they have.
M：Will it be dangerous
W：No，Dad，it’s not dangerous.There will be lifeguards and trained instructors there.
M：Well，the camp isn’t that expensive，really.However，there are not as many English classes as I would expect.
W：OK，then take a look at this one—the Language Ranch in Colorado，in the United States.What do you think
M：This programme has a lot more English classes and the activities look great.I think it’d be a really good experience for you to go horseback riding in the mountains.It looks quite good，actually，except for the price.It’s never going to be cheap to go to the United States.I think we need to think about it for a while.
Text 10
Today，I’ll talk about a great artist，Leonardo da Vinci.He was born in 1452 in the town of Vinci，near Florence，Italy.At 15，Leonardo went to work with a famous artist.At the age of 20，he was already a master painter.Although da Vinci was a great painter，he never gave up his interest in other subjects.For example，he drew a flying machine 400 years before the airplane was invented.In all，da Vinci designed more than 1,000 inventions.As a matter of fact，da Vinci started many projects that he never finished.He was always more interested in planning projects than doing them.He often quickly lost interest in one project and couldn’t wait to start another.So he completed very few paintings.Da Vinci took four years to paint the Mona Lisa.Unfortunately，the man who ordered the painting didn’t like it and refused to pay him.However，ten years later，da Vinci sold it to the King of France.The King hung it in the Louvre Palace in Paris.Today the Mona Lisa still hangs in the Louvre，which is now a museum.
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。
A
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage.Whether you hope to summit a volcano，hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins，Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala.Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles(around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America.It is here，centuries ago，that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi”，as it’s known by the local K’iche population，hosts the largest market in Central America.The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors(小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods.The market bursts with varied colors and a lively atmosphere，stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied(涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores，relaxing bars，and diverse art galleries.Make sure to check out La Esquina，an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city.The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art.Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Volcano Acatenango
Volcano Acatenango towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua.The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest，yet most popular，in Guatemala.Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views，but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby(and extremely active) Volcano Fuego.
语篇解读　这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了拥有丰富文化遗产的拉丁美洲国家危地马拉的一些著名景点。
21．What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A．Tikal National Park.
B．Chichicastenango.
C．Guatemala City.
D．Volcano Acatenango.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据Tikal National Park部分中“It is here，centuries ago，that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.”可知，古玛雅文明在此繁荣，因此如果游客对玛雅历史感兴趣，可以去蒂卡尔国家公园。故选A。
22．What do we know about Guatemala City
A．It hosts the largest market in Central America.
B．It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C．You can buy vivid cloth and masks there.
D．Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据Guatemala City部分中“Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.”可知，这里有很多艺术作品，因此对热爱艺术的人来说，这是旅游的绝佳目的地。故选B。
23．What is special about Volcano Acatenango
A．A bird view of Guatemala City.
B．The highest tower in Guatemala.
C．The hike to the volcano summit.
D．It is an extremely active volcano.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据Volcano Acatenango部分中“The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest，yet most popular，in Guatemala.”可知，攀登该火山顶峰是最艰难，也是最受欢迎的徒步旅行，因此可推测这也是该火山特殊的地方。故选C。
B
Frederick Banting hated school.Having grown up on a farm near Alliston，Ontario，Fred was a good worker but felt uncomfortable and unaccepted in a town school.After graduation，he began studies to become a minister.When that did not go well，he changed his goal to medicine.World War Ⅰ arrived，and the great need for field medics(救护人员) resulted in the early graduation of Fred.After the war，the young Canadian doctor returned home to set up his practice.Just then he began to focus on articles on diabetes(糖尿病)，a disease that had claimed the life of a neighbour’s child.
To solve the problem of this disease，Fred approached Dr.J.J.R.Macleod at the University of Toronto and eventually convinced Dr.Macleod to support him.In 1920，Fred happily entered a poorly equipped laboratory and was given a young assistant named Charles Best.Fred and Charles worked day and night，but early results in producing the hormone(激素) preparation they called insulin(胰岛素) were discouraging.Many of the animals they treated died.Finally one animal survived for several weeks.The team appeared to be finally getting somewhere，and it was time to move on to human subjects.Before treating human patients，however，Fred and Charles tested the safety of their insulin each other.Their tests were a triumph.
The first patient to be treated was a fourteen-year-old boy named Leonard.The year was 1921.The poor boy weighed only seventy-five pounds，and he was barely alive.But the new insulin treatment administered by Fred and Charles was a great success.Leonard gained weight，and his health dramatically improved.
In 1923，the Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded jointly to Canadian doctors Frederick Banting and J．J.R.Macleod.Fred could have made himself a millionaire with his discovery.Instead，he sold his patent for the production of insulin to the University of Toronto—for one dollar—so that the drug could be marketed cheaply and thousands of lives could be saved and improved.Thanks to Fred，diabetics are able to live normal lives where before it was impossible.
Fred was just ordinary in many respects but he was a man with the strong will to get to his goal.He had the heart of a true Canadian hero.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了弗雷德里克 班廷在一战后投身于糖尿病研究，研制出胰岛素，却以一美元的价格卖掉了该专利，以让更多的病人得到救治。
24．What does paragraph 1 focus on
A．Why Fred graduated early.
B．How Fred took up the research.
C．Why Fred changed his life goal.
D．What Fred experienced in the war.
答案　B
解析　段落大意题。第一段中“After graduation，he began studies to become a minister.When that did not go well，he changed his goal to medicine...Just then he began to focus on articles on diabetes(糖尿病)，a disease that had claimed the life of a neighbour’s child.”以时间顺序讲述了弗雷德毕业后的一系列发展：从想成为牧师到做了战地医生再到最后开始研究糖尿病。所以第一段重点讲述弗雷德是如何开始从事这项(糖尿病)研究的。故答案为B。
25．What does the underlined word “triumph” mean in paragraph 2
A．Victory. B．Reference.
C．Challenge. D．Demonstration.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。画线词所在句中的Their tests指代Fred 和Charles在他们自己身上做的胰岛素试验。根据第三段中的“But the new insulin treatment administered by Fred and Charles was a great success”可知他们在自己身上的试验是成功的。故画线词是“成功”的含义。故答案为A。
26．Why did Fred sell his patent
A．To make money.
B．To earn reputation.
C．To benefit patients.
D．To promote insulin.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Instead，he sold his patent for the production of insulin...and thousands of lives could be saved and improved.”可知弗雷德卖出专利是想让更多的病人受益。故答案为C。
27．Which of the following is probably the best title for the text
A．A Successful Test
B．A Famous Scientist
C．A Chance Discovery
D．An Unlikely Hero
答案　D
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据最后两段可知，文章主要讲述了弗雷德里克在战后投身于糖尿病研究，成功研制出胰岛素，本可以成为百万富翁，却以一美元的价格卖掉了该专利以让更多的病人得到救治，他在许多方面都是平凡的但他却有一颗真正的加拿大英雄的心。所以D选项“一位意想不到的英雄”最适合作为文章标题。故答案为D。
C
Scientists near San Francisco work to identify a type of endangered fish using a tool that was originally made for treating cancer.
Currently，CRISPR is used to change the genetic material in specific cells.By changing the structure of immune cells，it helps recognize and fight cancer.The same technology is now used in a special machine called Sherlock，which，of course，is named after the famous investigator Sherlock Holmes.They do not，however，use Sherlock to change fish cells.Instead，the ocean researchers catch the fish，collect a small amount of mucus(黏液) and then test the cells to find the genetic makeup of the fish.It can be done in about 30 minutes.In the past，the researchers would have to wait weeks or months to get test results.
The researchers have found that the technology is extremely helpful when looking at different species of Chinook salmon，because they look nearly the same.However，some of them are endangered，and the scientists need to keep track of them.
In the past，the scientists would catch the Chinook salmon and measure them to tell them apart.“It’s not very accurate，” said Andrea Schreier，an associate professor at the University of California in Davis.Now she is working on the salmon.Schreier said when they catch the fish，the Sherlock machine can quickly tell them if they have one of the special salmon.It’s important because it allows the scientists to do things that will help the endangered salmon live longer.For example，they can catch them in lakes far away from the coast and take them by truck to the San Francisco Bay.In the past，the fish might have tried to make it to the Bay by swimming in rivers.However，due to climate change，the river water is sometimes too warm for the fish to make the trip safely.
Schreier said she feels good about the project because she likes being able to assist with conservation.“I really want to work to maintain our ecosystems and our native populations as much as possible，given all of the pressures that we humans place on them through our different activities.”
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种叫作Sherlock的机器及其所使用的CRISPR技术。科研人员通过该技术能够更快更准确地辨别生物的种类。
28．Which of the following best describes the technology
A．Immature. B．Efficient.
C．Inaccurate. D．Economical.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“It can be done in about 30 minutes.In the past，the researchers would have to wait weeks or months to get test results.”可知，这项技术大约30分钟就可以完成检测工作，比以往数周或数月才能得到测试结果要有效率。故选B。
29．What do the new technology and the traditional way have in common
A．They originally aimed at detecting cancer.
B．They test the fish mucus to tell them apart.
C．They are carried out by researchers in the lab.
D．They help researchers tell different salmons apart.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“In the past，the scientists would catch the Chinook salmon and measure them to tell them apart.”以及“Schreier said when they catch the fish，the Sherlock machine can quickly tell them if they have one of the special salmon.”可知，新旧方法都可以帮助研究人员区分不同种类的鲑鱼。故选D。
30．What can be inferred about the Chinook salmons
A．They will soon die out.
B．They are of the same size.
C．They are used to cool water.
D．They are now well protected.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“However，due to climate change，the river water is sometimes too warm for the fish to make the trip safely.”可知，气候变暖导致河水变热，使得这种鱼的迁徙变得危险，由此可推知，这种鱼适宜在较凉爽的水域中生存。故选C。
31．What do we know about Andrea Schreier from the text
A．She is rather devoted to the conservation.
B．She can now spend less time on her work.
C．She thinks her work needs improvement.
D．She thinks humans are greatly pressured.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中Andrea Schreier的话“I really want to work to maintain our ecosystems and our native populations as much as possible”可知，Andrea Schreier想要尽力维持生态系统和地方种群的稳定，即她对自然保护工作十分投入。故选A。
D
Edward O．Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir(回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists.During his long and highly successful career，Wilson has advised numerous doctoral students and helped them launch their careers.Along the way，he has developed a strong sense of what it takes to be successful in the field of science.He builds his book around a more fundamental and timeless career question: What makes a good scientist
As Wilson works toward an answer，he backs up his arguments with first-hand evidence.It is obvious that he deeply appreciates the creativity of the scientific process.In his first few chapters，he encourages readers to daydream，work hard and mess around.Wilson relates several examples of “messing around” in his own career.Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all.However，quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries.
I find Wilson’s writings on the importance of failure especially affecting.Most young scientists are not prepared for the level and number of setbacks they are likely to come across in their early careers.As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track(终身的) jobs have grown rare，today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century.“Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure.Waste and frustration often attend the earliest stages，” Wilson writes.
Wilson also suggests，“A strong work virtue is absolutely essential.There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure even though some of the effort will unavoidably lead to dead ends.” The time that is seemingly wasted may later prove to have been well spent.Wilson insists that the process of exploring and gaining closeness with one’s studies—even the ones that don’t go as planned—is essential to the creative process of a scientist.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了爱德华 威尔逊在《给年轻科学家的信》一书中提出的一些观点和建议。
32．What is Letters to a Young Scientist mainly about
A．Wilson’s achievements.
B．Records of Wilson’s private life.
C．Practical suggestions for scientists.
D．Methods for scientists’ finding desirable jobs.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段的“Edward O．Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir(回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists.”可知，《给年轻科学家的信》主要是关于给科学家的实用建议。故选C。
33．Why does Wilson value creative scientific experiments
A．They make it possible to achieve great success.
B．They make it easy to get first-hand experience.
C．They can lead to final findings rapidly.
D．They can be controlled at will.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段的“Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all.However，quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries.”可知，威尔逊重视创造性的科学实验，主要是因为这些实验可能有重大发现，即有可能实现巨大成功。故选A。
34．What’s the current situation of young scientists
A．They are more afraid of suffering failures.
B．They may face even greater challenges at work.
C．They are more knowledgeable and better educated.
D．They can take advantage of more scientific resources.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段的“As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track(终身的) jobs have grown rare，today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century.”可知，当代青年科学家在工作中可能面临更大的挑战。故选B。
35．What’s Wilson’s advice for young scientists
A．To avoid academic dead ends.
B．To develop critical thinking.
C．To stay positive patiently.
D．To make a schedule.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure.”和最后一段的“A strong work virtue is absolutely essential.There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure...”可知，威尔逊对年轻科学家的建议是耐心地保持积极乐观的态度。故选C。
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。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables.You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”． 36
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown.To be labelled as organic，food production must meet strict guidelines.These can be different depending on where you live.In the United States，organic food must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
37 That changed after the Industrial Revolution.During the 20th century，many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms.This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming.Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. 38 And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so，you know that organic food tends to cost more.This happens for many reasons.Organic farming produces fewer crops. 39 Additionally，organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise.These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is.They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. 40 They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic foods in terms of safety，nutrition，or taste.Still，others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A．Have you ever wondered what that means
B．The cost of production is also usually higher.
C．For most of history，almost all food was organic.
D．Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
E．Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
F．Some also think organic food is naturally more nutritious.
G．Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
36．答案　A
解析　空前一句提到了“organic”一词，下一句解释其含义，由此可知，空处应该是提出“有机”是什么意思，所以A项承上启下。故选A。
37．答案　C
解析　空后说到工业革命之后情况变了，农业也开始用工业理念，由此可知，空处应是说明工业革命前的情况。所以C项“历史上大多数时期，所有食物都是有机的”符合语境。故选C。
38．答案　F
解析　前后内容都是采用传统农业模式的有机运动又重新启动的原因，空处也是说明原因并强调有机农业的好处。故选F。
39．答案　B
解析　根据上下文可知，此处在分析有机食品往往价格更高的原因，B项承接上文，也是有机食品价格高的一个原因。故选B。
40．答案　G
解析　根据空后一句可知，G选项“科学家们已经研究有机和非有机食品很多年了”能够引起下文，G项中的“Scientists”就对应后文中的“They”。故选G。
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。
My daughter had talent for acting.When Alex was accepted into New York University’s musical theater program，I 41 what dress I’d wear to her Broadway debut(初次登台)．But now she decided to be an exercise instructor.It was 42 for me.
“I thought 43 at gyms was just to help you pay the bills，wasn’t it？” I asked when Alex 44 her full-time job at a gym.
“Acting was my childhood dream，” she explained.“I loved 45 ，but my adult self wants to help people be 46 .”
Even after Alex earned her personal training certification，I still couldn’t accept her 47 .When an infectious disease shut New York’s gyms and Alex returned jobless，my suggestion of working on her acting website was 48 .Instead，she launched online kettle-bell classes and rounded up clients using Instagram.Her 49 took off，and our house became her virtual studio.
One day I signed up for her private sessions.While doing deadlifts，I asked，“What are you doing to find a real job？”
Alex pointed to her waist， 50 my posture，“Mom，this is my 51 .I’m growing a business.”And she was.Soon she was making more than she ever did in gyms and had total 52 of her business.I was one of many who 53 from her patient encouragement.Over time，my lower-back pain disappeared and I could lift a heavy box 54 .Through my training，I learned she knew the right 55 for herself.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的女儿有表演的天赋，但执意做一名健身教练，对此作者一开始很不理解，但最后她认可了女儿的选择。
41．A.expected B．prepared
C．pictured D．treasured
答案　C
解析　expect期待；prepare准备；picture想象；treasure珍视。根据上文“My daughter had talent for acting.When Alex was accepted into New York University’s musical theater program”可知，作者的女儿有表演天赋，所以当女儿被纽约大学的音乐剧课程录取时，作者想象着女儿初次在百老汇登台时自己要穿什么衣服。故选C。
42．A.awkward B．hard
C．appealing D．rewarding
答案　B
解析　awkward尴尬的；hard难懂的；appealing吸引人的；rewarding值得做的。根据本段第一句“My daughter had talent for acting.”以及空前一句“But now she decided to be an exercise instructor.”可知，作者的女儿有表演天赋，却决定做一名健身教练，因此作者难以理解女儿的做法。故选B。
43．A.exercising B．wandering
C．struggling D．teaching
答案　D
解析　exercise锻炼；wander徘徊；struggle斗争；teach教。根据上文“she decided to be an exercise instructor”可知，此处指在健身房教人健身。故选D。
44．A.announced B．searched
C．changed D．rejected
答案　A
解析　announce宣布；search搜索；change改变；reject拒绝。根据空前的“I thought at gyms was just to help you pay the bills，wasn’t it？”可知，此处指当女儿宣布了她的全职工作时，作者质疑女儿的选择。故选A。
45．A.training B．trying
C．performing D．socializing
答案　C
解析　train训练；try尝试；perform表演；socialize交际。根据空前的“Acting was my childhood dream”可知，此处指女儿说她曾经喜欢表演。故选C。
46．A.active B．fit
C．positive D．ambitious
答案　B
解析　active活跃的；fit健康的；positive积极的；ambitious有野心的。根据常识可知，健身教练能指导别人如何保持健康。故选B。
47．A.passion B．theory
C．refusal D．decision
答案　D
解析　passion热情；theory理论；refusal拒绝；decision决定。上文提到女儿决定做一名健身教练，再结合语境可知，即使女儿拿到了她的培训资格证书，作者仍然无法接受她的决定。故选D。
48．A.turned down B．made out
C．adapted to D．tried out
答案　A
解析　turn down拒绝；make out理解，辨认出；adapt to适应；try out尝试，试用。根据空后“Instead，she launched online kettle-bell classes and rounded up clients using Instagram.”可知，此处指作者给女儿的建议被拒绝了。故选A。
49．A.research B．business
C．occupation D．organization
答案　B
解析　research研究；business事业；occupation职业；organization组织。根据空后的“our house became her virtual studio”可知，女儿的事业成功了，最后一段中的“I’m growing a business.”也是提示。故选B。
50．A.spotting B．opposing
C．admiring D．correcting
答案　D
解析　spot看见；oppose反对；admire钦佩；correct纠正。根据空前的“Alex pointed to her waist”及空后“my posture”可知，此处指当教练的女儿正在纠正作者的姿势。故选D。
51．A.job B．hobby
C．personality D．achievement
答案　A
解析　job工作；hobby爱好；personality性格；achievement成就。根据上文作者问女儿的问题“What are you doing to find a real job？”可知，job符合此处语境，女儿在回答作者这就是她的工作。故选A。
52．A.impression B．ignorance
C．control D．understanding
答案　C
解析　impression印象；ignorance无知；control控制；understanding理解。根据空前的“Soon she was making more than what she ever did in gyms”可知，女儿的事业取得了更大的进展，此处指她能完全掌控自己的事业了。故选C。
53．A.restored B．benefited
C．resulted D．learned
答案　B
解析　restore修复；benefit受益于；result因……发生；learn得知。根据下一句中的“Over time，my lower-back pain disappeared”可知，一段时间以后，作者后背的下部不疼了，故作者参加女儿的健身课程后受益了。故选B。
54．A.in charge B．with assistance
C．in comfort D．with ease
答案　D
解析　in charge负责；with assistance在帮助下；in comfort舒适地；with ease轻松地。根据上文可知，通过参加女儿的健身课程，作者后背的下部不疼了。由此可推知，此处指作者可以轻松地提起一个沉重的箱子了。故选D。
55．A.method B．routine
C．path D．progress
答案　C
解析　method方法；routine常规；path道路；progress进步。根据上文可知，作者的女儿坚持自己想从事的职业，并在事业上取得了很大的进展，故此处指作者意识到女儿知道适合自己的正确道路。故选C。
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。
Legend has it that tofu was discovered by 56. health-conscious Chinese prince named Liu An more than 2,000 years ago when he was making an elixir(丹药)．He realized that soy milk 57. (leave) in certain conditions coagulated(凝固) and developed a pudding-like substance and that was the beginning of tofu.It’s 58. (universal) believed that Buddhist monks visiting China brought tofu back to neighboring countries like Japan.
59． East Asia has been eating tofu for more than 1,000 years，it took a lot longer for it to catch on globally.Benjamin Franklin，one of the United States’ founding fathers，wrote a letter 60. some soy beans attached，praising it as a “Chinese cheese” in 1770.The letter was one of the earliest 61. (document) on record that mentioned tofu in the West.Li Shizeng，an enthusiast for tofu，is often credited with making tofu a more widely accepted food outside of Asia.He was first sent by the Chinese government to attend a French military school.He ended up 62. (study) at the agricultural school in Montargis and was 63. (passion) about promoting tofu in France.
Nowadays，tofu 64. (serve) in a modern way.In many fine dining restaurants，the tasting menu is designed around 65. (it) textures.The dishes and ingredients change according to the seasons.
56．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。根据所给句子分析可知，此处泛指一个有健康意识的王子，因此需要使用不定冠词，且空后面单词的发音是以辅音音素开头，故填a。
57．答案　left
解析　考查非谓语动词。根据所给句子分析可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰soy milk，leave和soy milk是逻辑上的被动关系，因此需使用过去分词，故填left。
58．答案　universally
解析　考查副词。根据所给句子分析可知 ，此处需使用副词作状语修饰动词believed，故填universally。
59．答案　Although/Though/While
解析　考查连词。根据所给句子分析可知，此处需要使用连词引导从句，根据句意可知，此处表达让步关系，应用although/though/while引导让步状语从句，且位于句首，单词首字母大写，故填Although/Though/While。
60．答案　with
解析　考查介词。根据所给句子分析可知，此处需要介词with与后面some soy beans attached共同构成with some soy beans attached复合结构，表示“信中附带一些黄豆”，故填with。
61．答案　documents
解析　考查名词的数。根据所给句子分析可知，此处为“one of＋形容词的最高级＋名词复数”结构，因此document需要使用复数形式，故填documents。
62．答案　studying
解析　考查非谓语动词。end up doing sth为固定搭配，表示“以做某事结束”，且study与主语He是主动关系，因此需要使用动词-ing的主动形式，故填studying。
63．答案　passionate
解析　考查形容词。固定短语be passionate about表示“热衷于……”，故填passionate。
64．答案　is served
解析　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据所给句子中的时间状语“Nowadays(现如今)”可知，此句用一般现在时，主语tofu与谓语serve是被动关系，因此需要使用被动语态，主语tofu是不可数名词，be动词用单数形式。故填is served。
65．答案　its
解析　考查代词。根据所给句子分析可知，此处需要使用形容词性物主代词修饰名词textures。故填its。
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节　(满分15分)
某英文杂志社举办以“A Hero in My Heart”为主题的征文活动，你被学校推荐参加该项活动，请你根据以下内容要求，写一篇短文投稿：
1．你心目中的英雄；
2．你的理由；
3．对你的影响。
注意：1.必须包括内容提示中的所有信息，可适当发挥；
2．写作词数应为80个左右，文章标题已给出，不计入总词数。
A Hero in My Heart
参考范文
A Hero in My Heart
Who is your hero The hero for me to admire in my heart is Qian Xuesen，one of the most remarkable scientists in China.
There are many achievements he has made. Being a young man，he realised China needed air force to defend the country，so he went to America to study aviation. As a graduate assistant，he helped conduct important research and became a pioneer in jet and rocket technology. Directly he felt his country was in need of him，he returned to China without hesitation. With his great contribution，he earned the name of “the father of China’s aerospace”．
It can’t be denied that Qian Xuesen is the hero in my heart. From my perspective，we should learn from him to make our country stronger and stronger.
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。
Agatha was in the library，reading the Girl Detective series，when she noticed something strange.Her best friends，Timmy and Florence，were talking to each other in whispers while keeping a good，safe distance from her! When she waved at them，they looked away.
Things only got stranger in art class.Timmy and Florence went to sit at a different table from Agatha busy painting and glanced at her when they thought she wasn’t looking.
Now，Agatha considered herself to be something of a detective.After all，she had read many detective stories for children and even had an old broken magnifying glass(放大镜) abandoned by her father.When the rest of the class went out for lunch，she slipped to Timmy and Florence’s table and examined it carefully with the magnifying glass.
There was paint，and red and pink construction paper.What could they be doing This was definitely a mystery that needed solving!
After lunch Timmy and Florence chatted to her as if nothing was going on，but they kept smiling at her in a slightly strange way.Of course，Agatha could have asked them what they were up to，and they might have told her—but she wouldn’t have a chance to become a detective!
On the way home from school，Florence and her mum happened to walk ahead of Agatha and her mum.Agatha saw them go into the bookshop.Strange，again.Florence didn’t read much—no matter how many detective stories Agatha recommended to her!
The next day at school，Agatha kept an eye on her friends and tried to work out their mystery，but they seemed determined to keep things secret.She asked them if they would like to play with her after school，but they said they couldn’t because they were busy.Even more mysterious...
When Agatha’s mum came to pick her up after school，she was so lost in the unsolved mystery that she hardly noticed her busy father was coming along，which was unusual.When they arrived home，her father said she could go into the living room.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Opening the door of the living room，Agatha heard voices shout from darkness，“SURPRISE！”
After eating the cake，Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents.
参考范文
Opening the door of the living room，Agatha heard voices shout from darkness，“SURPRISE！”When she entered the darkened living room，the lights came on suddenly.Her best friend Timmy and Florence were there，grinning! On the table were a cake with candles and a pile of presents.Mum and Dad followed her into the living room and lit the candles，saying，“Happy birthday，dear.You were so distracted by the mystery to be solved as to forget today is your birthday! Now，blow the candles，make a wish and enjoy the cake.”
After eating the cake，Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents.The first gift was the big red and pink birthday card with “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” written on it in Timmy and Florence’s childish handwriting.“We hope you like the card we made for you！” said Timmy，and Florence added，“We also bought the latest Sherlock Holmes Detective series for you！” Agatha hugged her friends in appreciation of their surprise gifts.Mum and Dad handed her a brand-new magnifying glass in place of the old broken one.Agatha might not have solved the mystery，but it was still a wonderful birthday party！单元检测卷(一)(Units 1～2)
(满分：150分)
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。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．When is Kim’s birthday party
A．On July 16th.
B．On July 17th.
C．On July 30th.
2．What do we know about the woman
A．She is not hungry.
B．She will eat the bread.
C．She doesn’t like bread.
3．Where are the speakers
A．On a bus.
B．At a bus stop.
C．In the man’s home.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A job position.
B．A sales engineer.
C．An electrical company.
5．What band did the woman see
A．The one with a pianist.
B．The one with a dancer.
C．The one with three guitarists.
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。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 is the man late
A．The weather is too bad.
B．There was a terrible traffic jam.
C．He went back to get his mobile phone.
7．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Boarding the plane.
B．Making a call.
C．Having a meal.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the woman work now
A．In a club.
B．In a software company.
C．In an Internet company.
9．What’s the woman interested in now
A．Swimming. 　B．Dancing. 　C．Working.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who had a birthday last month
A．Sally. 　B．Sonya. 　C．Vivienne.
11．How old is Roger
A．13. 　B．9. 　C．7.
12．What does the woman say about Deborah
A．She is ten years old.
B．She will study medicine.
C．She likes playing with Roger.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why doesn’t the man like the Surfing English Camp
A．It’s too expensive.
B．It’s very dangerous.
C．It has few English classes.
14．Where is the Language Ranch
A．In England. B．In Australia. C．In America.
15．What does the man dislike about the Language Ranch
A．The price. B．The classes. C．The activities.
16．What can we learn from the conversation
A．The Surfing English Camp is in the mountain.
B．The woman decides to choose the Language Ranch.
C．There will be lifeguards in the Surfing English Camp.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did Leonardo da Vinci become a master painter
A．In 1472. 　B．In 1467. 　C．In 1452.
18．Why did Leonardo da Vinci finish very few paintings
A．He lost interest in painting.
B．He often gave up his paintings halfway.
C．He didn’t put his whole heart into painting.
19．How many years did Leonardo da Vinci spend painting the Mona Lisa
A．Four. 　B．Six. 　C．Ten.
20．What do we know about Leonardo da Vinci
A．He preferred inventing things to painting.
B．He was not good at planning things.
C．He was before his time with his ideas.
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。
A
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage.Whether you hope to summit a volcano，hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins，Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala.Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles(around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America.It is here，centuries ago，that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi”，as it’s known by the local K’iche population，hosts the largest market in Central America.The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors(小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods.The market bursts with varied colors and a lively atmosphere，stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied(涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores，relaxing bars，and diverse art galleries.Make sure to check out La Esquina，an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city.The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art.Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Volcano Acatenango
Volcano Acatenango towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua.The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest，yet most popular，in Guatemala.Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views，but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby(and extremely active) Volcano Fuego.
21．What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A．Tikal National Park. B．Chichicastenango.
C．Guatemala City. D．Volcano Acatenango.
22．What do we know about Guatemala City
A．It hosts the largest market in Central America.
B．It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C．You can buy vivid cloth and masks there.
D．Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
23．What is special about Volcano Acatenango
A．A bird view of Guatemala City.
B．The highest tower in Guatemala.
C．The hike to the volcano summit.
D．It is an extremely active volcano.
B
Frederick Banting hated school.Having grown up on a farm near Alliston，Ontario，Fred was a good worker but felt uncomfortable and unaccepted in a town school.After graduation，he began studies to become a minister.When that did not go well，he changed his goal to medicine.World War Ⅰ arrived，and the great need for field medics(救护人员) resulted in the early graduation of Fred.After the war，the young Canadian doctor returned home to set up his practice.Just then he began to focus on articles on diabetes(糖尿病)，a disease that had claimed the life of a neighbour’s child.
To solve the problem of this disease，Fred approached Dr.J.J.R.Macleod at the University of Toronto and eventually convinced Dr.Macleod to support him.In 1920，Fred happily entered a poorly equipped laboratory and was given a young assistant named Charles Best.Fred and Charles worked day and night，but early results in producing the hormone(激素) preparation they called insulin(胰岛素) were discouraging.Many of the animals they treated died.Finally one animal survived for several weeks.The team appeared to be finally getting somewhere，and it was time to move on to human subjects.Before treating human patients，however，Fred and Charles tested the safety of their insulin each other.Their tests were a triumph.
The first patient to be treated was a fourteen-year-old boy named Leonard.The year was 1921.The poor boy weighed only seventy-five pounds，and he was barely alive.But the new insulin treatment administered by Fred and Charles was a great success.Leonard gained weight，and his health dramatically improved.
In 1923，the Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded jointly to Canadian doctors Frederick Banting and J．J.R.Macleod.Fred could have made himself a millionaire with his discovery.Instead，he sold his patent for the production of insulin to the University of Toronto—for one dollar—so that the drug could be marketed cheaply and thousands of lives could be saved and improved.Thanks to Fred，diabetics are able to live normal lives where before it was impossible.
Fred was just ordinary in many respects but he was a man with the strong will to get to his goal.He had the heart of a true Canadian hero.
24．What does paragraph 1 focus on
A．Why Fred graduated early.
B．How Fred took up the research.
C．Why Fred changed his life goal.
D．What Fred experienced in the war.
25．What does the underlined word “triumph” mean in paragraph 2
A．Victory. B．Reference.
C．Challenge. D．Demonstration.
26．Why did Fred sell his patent
A．To make money. B．To earn reputation.
C．To benefit patients. D．To promote insulin.
27．Which of the following is probably the best title for the text
A．A Successful Test B．A Famous Scientist
C．A Chance Discovery D．An Unlikely Hero
C
Scientists near San Francisco work to identify a type of endangered fish using a tool that was originally made for treating cancer.
Currently，CRISPR is used to change the genetic material in specific cells.By changing the structure of immune cells，it helps recognize and fight cancer.The same technology is now used in a special machine called Sherlock，which，of course，is named after the famous investigator Sherlock Holmes.They do not，however，use Sherlock to change fish cells.Instead，the ocean researchers catch the fish，collect a small amount of mucus(黏液) and then test the cells to find the genetic makeup of the fish.It can be done in about 30 minutes.In the past，the researchers would have to wait weeks or months to get test results.
The researchers have found that the technology is extremely helpful when looking at different species of Chinook salmon，because they look nearly the same.However，some of them are endangered，and the scientists need to keep track of them.
In the past，the scientists would catch the Chinook salmon and measure them to tell them apart.“It’s not very accurate，” said Andrea Schreier，an associate professor at the University of California in Davis.Now she is working on the salmon.Schreier said when they catch the fish，the Sherlock machine can quickly tell them if they have one of the special salmon.It’s important because it allows the scientists to do things that will help the endangered salmon live longer.For example，they can catch them in lakes far away from the coast and take them by truck to the San Francisco Bay.In the past，the fish might have tried to make it to the Bay by swimming in rivers.However，due to climate change，the river water is sometimes too warm for the fish to make the trip safely.
Schreier said she feels good about the project because she likes being able to assist with conservation.“I really want to work to maintain our ecosystems and our native populations as much as possible，given all of the pressures that we humans place on them through our different activities.”
28．Which of the following best describes the technology
A．Immature. B．Efficient.
C．Inaccurate. D．Economical.
29．What do the new technology and the traditional way have in common
A．They originally aimed at detecting cancer.
B．They test the fish mucus to tell them apart.
C．They are carried out by researchers in the lab.
D．They help researchers tell different salmons apart.
30．What can be inferred about the Chinook salmons
A．They will soon die out.
B．They are of the same size.
C．They are used to cool water.
D．They are now well protected.
31．What do we know about Andrea Schreier from the text
A．She is rather devoted to the conservation.
B．She can now spend less time on her work.
C．She thinks her work needs improvement.
D．She thinks humans are greatly pressured.
D
Edward O．Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir(回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists.During his long and highly successful career，Wilson has advised numerous doctoral students and helped them launch their careers.Along the way，he has developed a strong sense of what it takes to be successful in the field of science.He builds his book around a more fundamental and timeless career question: What makes a good scientist
As Wilson works toward an answer，he backs up his arguments with first-hand evidence.It is obvious that he deeply appreciates the creativity of the scientific process.In his first few chapters，he encourages readers to daydream，work hard and mess around.Wilson relates several examples of “messing around” in his own career.Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all.However，quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries.
I find Wilson’s writings on the importance of failure especially affecting.Most young scientists are not prepared for the level and number of setbacks they are likely to come across in their early careers.As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track(终身的) jobs have grown rare，today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century.“Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure.Waste and frustration often attend the earliest stages，” Wilson writes.
Wilson also suggests，“A strong work virtue is absolutely essential.There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure even though some of the effort will unavoidably lead to dead ends.” The time that is seemingly wasted may later prove to have been well spent.Wilson insists that the process of exploring and gaining closeness with one’s studies—even the ones that don’t go as planned—is essential to the creative process of a scientist.
32．What is Letters to a Young Scientist mainly about
A．Wilson’s achievements.
B．Records of Wilson’s private life.
C．Practical suggestions for scientists.
D．Methods for scientists’ finding desirable jobs.
33．Why does Wilson value creative scientific experiments
A．They make it possible to achieve great success.
B．They make it easy to get first-hand experience.
C．They can lead to final findings rapidly.
D．They can be controlled at will.
34．What’s the current situation of young scientists
A．They are more afraid of suffering failures.
B．They may face even greater challenges at work.
C．They are more knowledgeable and better educated.
D．They can take advantage of more scientific resources.
35．What’s Wilson’s advice for young scientists
A．To avoid academic dead ends. B．To develop critical thinking.
C．To stay positive patiently. D．To make a schedule.
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。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables.You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”． 36
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown.To be labelled as organic，food production must meet strict guidelines.These can be different depending on where you live.In the United States，organic food must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
37 That changed after the Industrial Revolution.During the 20th century，many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms.This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming.Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. 38 And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so，you know that organic food tends to cost more.This happens for many reasons.Organic farming produces fewer crops. 39 Additionally，organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise.These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is.They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. 40 They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic foods in terms of safety，nutrition，or taste.Still，others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A．Have you ever wondered what that means
B．The cost of production is also usually higher.
C．For most of history，almost all food was organic.
D．Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
E．Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
F．Some also think organic food is naturally more nutritious.
G．Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
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。
My daughter had talent for acting.When Alex was accepted into New York University’s musical theater program，I 41 what dress I’d wear to her Broadway debut(初次登台)．But now she decided to be an exercise instructor.It was 42 for me.
“I thought 43 at gyms was just to help you pay the bills，wasn’t it？” I asked when Alex 44 her full-time job at a gym.
“Acting was my childhood dream，” she explained.“I loved 45 ，but my adult self wants to help people be 46 .”
Even after Alex earned her personal training certification，I still couldn’t accept her 47 .When an infectious disease shut New York’s gyms and Alex returned jobless，my suggestion of working on her acting website was 48 .Instead，she launched online kettle-bell classes and rounded up clients using Instagram.Her 49 took off，and our house became her virtual studio.
One day I signed up for her private sessions.While doing deadlifts，I asked，“What are you doing to find a real job？”
Alex pointed to her waist， 50 my posture，“Mom，this is my 51 .I’m growing a business.”And she was.Soon she was making more than she ever did in gyms and had total 52 of her business.I was one of many who 53 from her patient encouragement.Over time，my lower-back pain disappeared and I could lift a heavy box 54 .Through my training，I learned she knew the right 55 for herself.
41．A.expected B．prepared C．pictured D．treasured
42．A.awkward B．hard C．appealing D．rewarding
43．A.exercising B．wandering C．struggling D．teaching
44．A.announced B．searched C．changed D．rejected
45．A.training B．trying C．performing D．socializing
46．A.active B．fit C．positive D．ambitious
47．A.passion B．theory C．refusal D．decision
48．A.turned down B．made out C．adapted to D．tried out
49．A.research B．business C．occupation D．organization
50．A.spotting B．opposing C．admiring D．correcting
51．A.job B．hobby C．personality D．achievement
52．A.impression B．ignorance C．control D．understanding
53．A.restored B．benefited C．resulted D．learned
54．A.in charge B．with assistance C．in comfort D．with ease
55．A.method B．routine C．path D．progress
非选择题答题区
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。
Legend has it that tofu was discovered by 56. health-conscious Chinese prince named Liu An more than 2,000 years ago when he was making an elixir(丹药)．He realized that soy milk 57. (leave) in certain conditions coagulated(凝固) and developed a pudding-like substance and that was the beginning of tofu.It’s 58. (universal) believed that Buddhist monks visiting China brought tofu back to neighboring countries like Japan.
59． East Asia has been eating tofu for more than 1,000 years，it took a lot longer for it to catch on globally.Benjamin Franklin，one of the United States’ founding fathers，wrote a letter 60. some soy beans attached，praising it as a “Chinese cheese” in 1770.The letter was one of the earliest 61. (document) on record that mentioned tofu in the West.Li Shizeng，an enthusiast for tofu，is often credited with making tofu a more widely accepted food outside of Asia.He was first sent by the Chinese government to attend a French military school.He ended up 62. (study) at the agricultural school in Montargis and was 63. (passion) about promoting tofu in France.
Nowadays，tofu 64. (serve) in a modern way.In many fine dining restaurants，the tasting menu is designed around 65. (it) textures.The dishes and ingredients change according to the seasons.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节　(满分15分)
某英文杂志社举办以“A Hero in My Heart”为主题的征文活动，你被学校推荐参加该项活动，请你根据以下内容要求，写一篇短文投稿：
1．你心目中的英雄；
2．你的理由；
3．对你的影响。
注意：1.必须包括内容提示中的所有信息，可适当发挥；
2．写作词数应为80个左右，文章标题已给出，不计入总词数。
A Hero in My Heart
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。
Agatha was in the library，reading the Girl Detective series，when she noticed something strange.Her best friends，Timmy and Florence，were talking to each other in whispers while keeping a good，safe distance from her! When she waved at them，they looked away.
Things only got stranger in art class.Timmy and Florence went to sit at a different table from Agatha busy painting and glanced at her when they thought she wasn’t looking.
Now，Agatha considered herself to be something of a detective.After all，she had read many detective stories for children and even had an old broken magnifying glass(放大镜) abandoned by her father.When the rest of the class went out for lunch，she slipped to Timmy and Florence’s table and examined it carefully with the magnifying glass.
There was paint，and red and pink construction paper.What could they be doing This was definitely a mystery that needed solving!
After lunch Timmy and Florence chatted to her as if nothing was going on，but they kept smiling at her in a slightly strange way.Of course，Agatha could have asked them what they were up to，and they might have told her—but she wouldn’t have a chance to become a detective!
On the way home from school，Florence and her mum happened to walk ahead of Agatha and her mum.Agatha saw them go into the bookshop.Strange，again.Florence didn’t read much—no matter how many detective stories Agatha recommended to her!
The next day at school，Agatha kept an eye on her friends and tried to work out their mystery，but they seemed determined to keep things secret.She asked them if they would like to play with her after school，but they said they couldn’t because they were busy.Even more mysterious...
When Agatha’s mum came to pick her up after school，she was so lost in the unsolved mystery that she hardly noticed her busy father was coming along，which was unusual.When they arrived home，her father said she could go into the living room.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Opening the door of the living room，Agatha heard voices shout from darkness，“SURPRISE！”
After eating the cake，Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents.

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