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第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
The London Pass®
How it works
The London Pass® is a digital sightseeing credits package that gives you access to 80+ attractions in the city. Simply choose the duration of your credits package, download the pass to your phone and scan at the gate to enter.
Sightseeing credits package duration and prices
| 1 Day Pass | 2 Day Pass | 3 Day Pass | 6 Day Pass | |||
| Adult:£79 Child:£56 | Adult:£100 Child:£79 | Adult:£121 Child:£ | Adult:£1 Child:£121 |
You can download it from the App, or get it delivered to your place. Shipping fees will vary based on the destination and service selected.
Benefits
1. What are the main benefits of the London Pass?
The London Pass gives you access to over 80 of the best tourist attractions in London. Once you’ve purchased a sightseeing credits package, you simply scan your pass at any of the attractions to access them.
2. Can I skip the line?
Yes. Fast Track Entry at selected attractions marked in your guidebook. Take your London Pass to the prepaid ticket desk where the operator will swipe your card in a special reader and you will be shown straight through.
3. Can I store my luggage somewhere while using my London Pass®?
You can store your bag while you explore the city. Exclusive to Pass holders only, bookings can be made online here and use the code LONDONPASS for 15% off.
FAQ
1. How do you define a child?
Children are aged between 5 and 15 years. Children under 5 years are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult or may be refused admission.
2. Are the attractions accessible all year round?
The majority of attractions included on The London Pass are open all year round with just a few days of closure, usually around Christmas.
3. Can I visit the same attraction twice with my London Pass?
You can only visit each attraction included on the London Pass once. Repeat entry is not allowed.
4. How should I prepare my upcoming trip?
We also know that your future travel plans may change, and that’s why we’re offering 90-day cancellation. Plus, you have up to 2 years to start using your pass.
1. How much should a couple with a 3-year-old child pay for their 3-day Pass?
A. £242. B.£331. C.£279. D. £420
2. What benefit can Pass holders enjoy?
A. Free delivery of the pass.
B. Access to all the best attractions.
C. Faster entry into selected attractions.
D. Free luggage storage at the attractions.
3. What are visitors with the London Pass advised to do?
A. Cancel the purchase after 120 days.
B. Go to attractions around Christmas.
C. Visit a tourist attraction more than once.
D. Accompany their children when visiting.
B
Rehan Staton recently found out he was accepted to Harvard Law School. For him, the sky’s the limit, but it wasn’t always that way.
The24-year-old college student was raised by a single father who worked three different jobs, breaking his back. But, despite his father’s best efforts, financial burdens steadily mounted. Staton’s study had suffered but he kept pushing himself forward. He said growing up was tough and he used to struggle in school. One teacher even suggested he switch to a special education class.
But with help from a free tutor, Staton’s grades improved. He continued to improve academically while training to be a professional boxer in high school. However, his choices for college dwindled after suffering an injury, which ruined the chances of him turning professional in sports.He was rejected from every school he applied to.
So to help support his family, Staton took a job collecting trash at a local sanitation company, which he said changed his life in ways he never imagined. “Most of my coworkers were formerly imprisoned. So, it caught me by surprise how much the people on the bottom of the society uplifted me and really wanted me to make something of myself,” he told the reporter. “They encouraged me to reapply to college. They had nothing but uplifting words for me and my future.”
Through persistence, he took the LSAT and applied to nine schools—getting accepted to five. Ultimately, he decided to commit to Harvard Law School—and he’ll never forget all the people who helped him get there. “Throughout this time, people ask me, ‘How did you do it?’ it’s more so how could I not do it when everyone is breaking their backs for me, and pushing me to win.” Staton said. “When you have a support system, you want to give them your best shot. Because as much as you’re investing into yourself, you have others investing into you too.”
4. What can we know about Staton from paragraph 2?
A. He received special care from his teacher.
B. He used to have poor academic performance
C. He worked three jobs to help support his family
D. He lost sight of his goal due to family difficulties
5. What does the underlined word “dwindled” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Decreased. B. Change. C. Appeared. D. Continued.
6. What made Staton surprised while working as a trash collector?
A. The mixed backgrounds of his coworkers
B. The misunderstanding about garbage men
C. The strong encouragement from his coworkers
D. The misfortune of people at the bottom of society
7. What can we infer from the text?
A. Courage is resistance to fear and pain
B.Success comes from sweat and support
C.Achievements are going from failure to failure.
D.Progress takes place outside the comfort zone
C
TheCOVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected older people around the world, causing destructive blows to their physical health, their mental health and their livelihoods. Even before the pandemic, reports showed that many older adults were already more socially isolated and experienced more loneliness than the rest of the population. Corona virus control measures, including physical distancing and restrictions on social gatherings, increase the risk for social isolation and loneliness,The negative effects of ageism — the discrimination of older adults — enhance existing inequalities and make these challenges even more difficult to overcome.
Ageism tends to paint all older adults as the same, The reality is that older persons are diverse and have several different identities, They are more than their age, Undervaluing the economic contributions of older adults is another form of ageism. In truth,many older people are essential to society and contribute to the economy in terms of both paid work and more importantly, less visible unpaid work such as care-giving and volunteer work. The assumption that all older people are dependent is not only inaccurate but also harmful.
How to protect the rights and dignity of older adults? The right care at the right time in the right place is crucial. Virtual solutions can help older adults get the help they need, in terms of social connections and access to services. But first, we must overcome the “digital divide”. Older adults disproportionately have difficulty accessing technology and their digital literacy(素养)tends to be low.We must address the accessibility gap to deliver the support required for them.
In addition, we must remember how much older adults still have to contribute to society. The best solutions encourage social participation and connectedness and raise a sense of belonging. Social connections between generations are vital. There is so much we can learn from each other. There’s more work to be done, but removing our unfair judgment and acknowledging the importance of older adults in our economies and societies is an important start.
8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Lifestyles of older adults.
B. Conflicts between generations.
C. Problems of the aging society.
D. Challenges older adults face.
9. What can be inferred about older adults according to paragraph 2?
A. They make a great contribution to society.
B. They are too dependent on their children
C. They do more unpaid work than paid one.
D. They gain wide public recognition for their work.
10.Which of the following can help older adults live a better life according to the author?
A. Bridging generation gap B. Offering digital training
C. Providing high-paying jobs D. Sharing the latest digital phone.
11. To help older people, the text suggests people start by ____.
A. helping them involve in society
B. building closer connection with them
C. learning more knowledge from them
D. stopping discriminating against them
D
A handful of old mobile phones lay in a grey bucket. These outdated devices,which are about to be chopped into thousands of pieces, will be given a second life as recycled e-waste. But many phones won’t.
According to the latest estimates, the world gets rid of approximately 50 million metric tonnes of e-waste annually. E-waste is full of dangerous materials that can cause damage to human health and the environment if not managed properly. But only 20 percent of global e-waste is recycled. The rest ends up in landfill, or burned— or is not recycled at all.
And yet, Switzerland is a good example of how to deal with the growing environmental issue. The country collects and recycles roughly 75 percent of this discarded material. This is thanks to a strong voluntary “take-back” system, where consumers can take e-waste to a recycling collection point or any electronic shop retailer. A recycling station can be found within at most 300 meters from any residential area. Everyone gets involved. Switzerland’s e-waste system is unique and can’t be easily copied — due to a strong recycling culture within the country.
However,Switzerland faces the same global challenges as every nation. The built-in lithium ion batteries aren’t easy to take out. The only way to remove these potentially dangerous components is with a bar and hammer. This poses a significant risk to those handling the goods. As such, producers need to be more transparent(信息透明的)and indicate better, where the harmful substances are, and how they can be removed.
Once the battery is removed, e-waste is sorted into different component parts—metals, plastics and other materials. Roughly 70 percent of the device can be recycled. The material that cannot be recycled is used for other purposes like construction material or is burned to generate energy. Mobile phones—from a material perspective, from a value perspective, and also from an environmental impact perspective –are very important.
For the past 15years, Switzerland has been actively encouraging and supporting electrical waste disposal practices. They are happy to share their knowledge, experience,lessons learned, and they are happy if other people pick up on it.
12.What can we know about the global e-waste?
A. Only 20% of the e-waste is useful.
B. It is becoming an environmental problem.
C. Most of it has been given a second life.
D. It has been the major cause of pollution.
13.What can we infer about the “take-back” system in Switzerland?
A. It is unique and easy to copy.
B. It features many devoted volunteers.
C. It gains great support and understanding.
D. It is complicated and not easily accessible.
14. To help recycle e-waste, what are mobile phone producers advised to do?
A. Remove harmful substances.
B. Use less dangerous components.
C. Offer customers free bars and hammers.
D. Help make the removal easier and safer.
15.What is the text mainly about?
A. How to fight against e-waste.
B. Why e-waste gets out of control.
C. How to be champion of recycling.
D. How to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。
What would you do with 1000 RMB? Perhaps you would spend it on a holiday or buy a luxury item; 16_______ For me, I would invest it in the stock market(股票市场). This might be frightening for some and there is indeed risk in the stock market. 17 _______ .
A major consideration in investing is whether you want stocks or bonds. A stock is like owning a very small percentage of a company. A bond is an IOU from a government or company where they pay you the money back over a fixed period with interest. 18 _______ .However over time, stocks tend to outperform bonds. Many people have a mix of the two products.
There are thousands of stocks and bonds in the market. When doing your own research, try to stick to the facts and filter out the noise, such as the advice of “Dave.” 19_______ . This type of person always has a piece of advice that is not backed up by any research. You may take your money to a gambling house if you listen to them.
20_______ . Use money that you do not need in the immediate future. Patience and reading are true friends of the investor. And you should not panic when everyone else does. I wish you all the best with your investments and may you receive great returns on them.
A. Traditionally,bonds are seen safer
B. A professional consultant is always there for help
C. Maybe you would put it into the bank for a rainy day
D. You may not understand the difference immediately
E. He may be the friend of a friend with a “hot” stock tip
F. You should have a long time plan whatever you invest in
G. With some research, it can be an effective way to build wealth
第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Celebrity Chef Jose Andres is devoting his efforts to feeding the world and helping struggling restaurants. That 21_______ has brought him to the Breaking Bread restaurant in Baltimore. He is making efforts to bring meals to all those in need. “why do we need to 22_______ a flood of people in long lines while 23 _______ a box of food?” Andres asked.
Across the country, Andres and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen 24 _______ local restaurants to prepare hot meals for 25_______ people.“We saw restaurants that were unable to have 26 _______ and pay their staff. And we saw hungry families. So, why don’t we 27_______ those two things?” he said. Since April, 175,000 meals have been 28_______ in Baltimore. Andres’ 29_______ not only help the hungry, but 30_______ the restaurant industry. “We would not 31_______ be in business without it.” Ellis, owner of Breaking Bread said.
The goal of WCK is to 32_______ the world through the power of food. “In hard times, we could not stand with our arms 33_______ . We should contribute our ‘grain of sand’.” Andres says. “Life starts at the 34 _______ of your comfort zone. It’s where you find who you are and your role in your community. Sometimes the 35_______ are in front of us, we don’t need to look very far.”
21. A.knowledge B. excuse C. mission D. message
22. A. see B. invite C.help D. join
23. A. enjoying B.preparing C. giving away D. waiting for
24. A run B. visit C.pay D.persuade
25. A. sick B.hungry C. old D. ordinary
26. A. customers B. food C. time D. waiters
27. A. identify B.connect C. balance D. distinguish
28. A. ordered B.counted C. served D.sold
29. A. solutions B. questions C. worries D.explanations
30. A. hurt B. develop C.comfort D. expand
31. A.often B. still C. just D.also
32. A. change B. view C.travel D. lead
33. A. empty B.outstretched C. raised D.crossed
34. A.center B. front C.cost D. end
35. A problems B. answers C.reasons D. sights
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,总分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
One of the most alarming drops in animal populations over the past several years has been the decline in the amphibian (两栖) population.In the past several years, around 43% of all amphibian species 36_______ (show) a decline in population.
In addition to the overall population decline, it is thought that around 160 amphibian species have gone extinct and that 37_______ 1,800 species are in danger of going extinct.That’s around 1/3 of all amphibians on the planet.
The exact cause of the overall decline in amphibian population is not 38_______ (full) understood by scientists. It is likely that the decline is from a combination of several 39_______ (factor). Perhaps the 40_______ (great) threat to amphibians has come from 41_______ (lose) of habitat. Humans have developed a lot of the areas 42_______ amphibians live. Amphibians are sensitive 43 _______ changes in their environment.
The decline in the amphibian population could be a sign of things to come in the future for other animals, if things continue to worsen. Efforts are being made 44 _______ (protect) their habitats and reduce pollution.Also, zoos are creating captive breeding programs to try and keep species from 45_______ (go) extinct.
第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你计划参加学校英语角开展的读书分享活动。请你根据读过的一本书,写一个发言稿,内容包括:
1.书的简介;
2.你读完后的感受;
3.是否推荐,为什么?
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good afternoon, my dear classmates.
I’m really happy to have this chance to share my reading report.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all. Thank you for listening.
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。
In 1951, I was eighteen and heading to Berkeley with only fifty dollars on me. My dream of attending the university was coming true. But I had to support myself to pay for the tuition and rent—my poor parents couldn’t help me, I hoped to earn a scholarship.
I worked several part-time jobs and studied hard. I didn’t want to take an easy course. I’d come to the university to learn something and I believed I could excel(擅长)academically and take tough subjects.
I took a course “A Survey of World Literature,”taught by Professor Sears Jayne. Textbooks were too expensive for me to buy.Luckily, we could use paperbacks(平装本) . I was fascinated with the concepts Dr.Jayne presented. To many students, it was just a degree requirement, but to me,it was a feast of exciting ideas. My classmates asked for my help and we formed a study group which I led. When I took the first exam, I was sure I’d done well. However, there in red was my grade, a 7, C-plus. I was shocked.English was my best subject. To add insult to injury, I found that my studymates that I coached had all received Bs.
I’d never questioned a teacher about a grade before, but I was convinced that my answers deserved a higher grade. I managed to meet Professor Jayne, who listened to my passionate arguments but remained unmoved.
I resolved to try harder. I read the paperbacks more carefully, but my efforts yielded another77. Again, C-plus for me and Bs and As for my friends. Again, I returned to Dr. Jayne and questioned his judgment. Again,he listened patiently, discussed the material with me, but wouldn’t change his mind—the C-plus stood.
One more test before the final. The book we studied, The Wasteland was too expensive for me. I started copying all 420 pages with an old Royal manual typewriter. I doubled my efforts for this third exam. For the first time. I learned the meaning of the word“thorough”. However, my efforts did absolutely no good. I got a 77, as before.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para1: Back I marched into Dr. Jayne’s office, with my dog-eared, note- blackened textbooks. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Para2: A week later, puzzled about the red A grade in my final exam, I hurried to Dr. Jayne’s office.___________________________________________________________
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