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一、完形填空

閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從1~10各題所給的A、B、C和D項中,選出最佳選項。

It is the latest trend in Hollywood- picking a cause to support. Movie star Audrey Hepburn was one of the first celebrities to champion a cause. However, some critics complain celebrities are___1___interested in boosting their career.

A deeper concern for many critics is that these celebrities do not have a strong___2___of the issues they are talking about.

UNHCR spokesman, Tim Irwin, says,___3___, the celebrities he works with do understand the___4___. He said, “They are___5___and they are involved. They will frequently pay all of their expenses when theyre on missions”.

But a celebrity has___6___or no impact on the publics decision to support a cause or charity, according to a survey by Cone. The survey of about one thousand adults revealedthatcelebritiesare the least likely to___7___a persons decision to support a cause. Instead, ones family and friends hold the most___8___.

But the doubt does not discourage the devoted celebrities. Oscarwinner NicoleKidman said, “Theres___9___going to be cynicism(冷嘲熱諷). Be willing to take the shots, be willing to keep doing your bit because if youve been given an enormous amount in life, it is your duty to___10___.”

二、語法填空

閱讀下面短文,按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求,在空格處填入一個適當的詞或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空。

Asias biggest music stars showed off their finest at MTVs regional awards show, in a concert broadcast around the continent from the heart of Bangkoks commercial district.

Fans waited for as long as five hours to catch a glimpse of___11___favorite celebrities -- including the likes of “Mission Impossible 3” star Maggie Q - parading along a red carpet entrance___12___the performance hall.

Grammy-winner and Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland hosted the show with Wang Leehom,___13___ (win) the best artist in Taiwan District. The two hosts sang after an___14___ (explode) opening performance by metal band Korn, in an evening that___15___ (mix) artists from different countries and styles. Taiwans pop queenJolinTsai , whowonthestyleaward,gave

___16___acrobatic(體操) hip-hop performance of “Dancing Diva ” with twirling gymnastics ribbons.

The show was a___17___ (small) affair than last years awards show,___18___came after the Indian Ocean tsunami and___19___ (transform) into a global aid concert for the recovery effort.

Awards were not only handed out to international stars,___20___to the best artists from around Asia.

三、閱讀理解

閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中,選出最佳選項。

Both Britney Spears and the MTV Video Music Awards were looking to make a comeback as the annual event prepared to get underway Sunday evening, Sept. 9, 2007, in Las Vegas.

Spears was expected to kick off the show with a hotly expected performance of her new single, “Gimme More.” Her opening performance was the talk of the weekend. Producer Sean Garrett, who collaborated with the singer on three songs, predicted that she will “surprise the world.” “I want her to show people you can overcome all obstacles, and shes going to do that,” he said. “I think people are excited to see her back.”?

The Video Music Awards was also hoping to reinvent itself on Sunday. After suffering poor reviews and a decline in ratings over the last few years, MTV moved the show to Las Vegas Palms Casino, shortened the show from three hours to two, and changed the shows setup to focus more on performances than awards.

To that end, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy and the Foo Fighters were each hosting four separate suite parties where much of the shows performances would be held. MTV was hoping for some unusual pairings. Other performers will appear on the shows main stage, in front of an industry-only (行業內) audience. Among the stars set to perform were Chris Brown, Lily Allen, Rihanna and Alicia Keys.

The Palms Hotels casino(賭場)floor, already glittering with slot machines and blinking lights, was transformed into a shining red carpet, as the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Kid Rock, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Garner and a newly blond Nelly Furtado were among those who posed for the cameras.

The show brings to a close to the MTV revelry(狂歡) — the citys casinos, already hopping with partying tourists, made way for parties, luxurious gift suites and wild concerts catering to the music worlds superstars.

21. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Las Vegas, a sleepless city

B. Casino carpet unrolls on the MTV Awards

C. Great performances from superstars

D. Spears kicks off the MTV Video Music Awards

22. It can be inferred form the passage that ___________.

A. the VMA has lost some audience due to the poor performance

B. three used to be far more performances than awards in the show

C. the event will be held just on the main stage in the Palms Hotel

D. the Palms Hotel needs a complete change in order to host the great event

23. What is the possible meaning of the word “suite” in Para. 4?

A. a set of clothing B. a set of furniture

C. a set of rooms D. a set of objects

24. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The show will last for only 2 hours.

B. Therere altogether 3 hosts for the show.

C. The show is open to every visitor to the city.

D. Rihanna arrives to kick off the show.

25. Where are you most likely to read this passage?

A. In the textbook. B. In the journal.

C. In the magazine. D. In the Newspaper.

四、基礎寫作

假如你是某制作人,正在為BBC英國廣播電臺制作關于The Monkees的記錄片(documentary),現在為了搜集節目素材,向The Monkees的歌迷會發出以下這封e-mail,希望得到廣大歌迷的支持,并為你提供寶貴資料。

[寫作內容]

1. 信件的目的以及有關于這個節目資料搜集的所有信息。

2. 截止日期:5月22(周四),因為屆時制作隊要離開美國了。

[寫作要求]

只能使用5個句子表達全部內容。(信的開頭和結尾已經給出,不計入總句子數)

[評分標準]

句子結構準確,信息內容完整,篇章結構連貫。

From: Peter@BBC.com

Dearest,

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Many thanks,

Peter

答案與解析

必修2 Unit 4 Wildlife Protection

一、完形填空

本文主要介紹了兩只從地震中存活下來的熊貓“團團”“圓圓”作為友好禮物贈送給臺灣,在幫助改善兩岸關系方面起到重要作用。

1. B. “他們在大地震之后依然活著”。表示“在事故、戰爭或冷疾病等之后依然活著,幸存(continue to live after)”用survive。

2. A. 指開始和平統一“使命(mission)”。

3. C. 大意是“當談到熊貓外交時,這兩只動物近期真的很忙”。diplomacy表示“外交”;句型“when it comes to …”意為“當談到,涉及到”。

4. D. “熊貓作為友好的禮物贈與臺灣”。文章倒數第二段有提示。

5. B. “同時,熊貓也象征著兩岸關系的改善”。improving ties表示“改善關系”。

6. A. “標志著(mark)一個關鍵階段。”

7. B. 緩和的應當是兩岸“關系(relation)”。

8. C. “大陸和臺灣實現了兩岸三通,因此有助于建立(establish)兩岸之間的友好關系。”

9. D. “中國聲稱(claim)臺灣是其一部分”。

10. A. “這兩只四歲的大熊貓幸運地生存下來。”alive表示“還活著的”。

二、語法填空

本文主要介紹了國際極地年這個活動,并且提到了全球氣溫變暖對極地的影響,提出人類要通過多研究極地來尋找保護自己家園的方法。

11. but。因“few human tourists”與“lots of animals”是轉折關系。

12. if。even if意為“即使”。

13. because。引導表語從句,thats because….意為“這是因為……”。

14. how。用how表示感嘆,意為“多么”重要。

15. both。搭配:both…and… “兩者都……”。

16. else。地球是“其他的”任何一個地方。

17. at。表示“以……的速度”,用介詞at。

18. putting。現在分詞短語,表示自然結果。

19. Only。由句子用的是部分倒裝可知,句首是“only + 狀語”。

20. what。引導賓語從句,并在從句里充當主語。

三、閱讀理解

獵狐這種行為曾經非常流行,但是人們逐漸覺得這種行為過于殘忍,于是產生了對獵狐兩種不同的意見,支持獵狐的人和保護動物人士之間的爭論非常激烈。

21. C. 細節理解題。由第一段第二句可知。

22. C. 推理判斷題。由第三段“follow strict codes of behavior”得知他們會遵循一套規矩。

23. B. 意義猜測題。文章第四段“Sometimes these incidents lead to violence”告知這種事情往往導致沖突,可以猜測只有“意見不合”時才有可能發生沖突。

24. B. 主旨大意題。由首尾兩段可知。

25. B. 推理判斷題。由第四段“Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind of confrontation”可知。

四、讀寫任務 參考范文:

Eating wild animals has recently raised a heated debate and it is strongly required an ending to the eating of wild animals by many people, for this kind of act may lead to the extinction of some wild animals.

As far as I am concerned, it is unwise and even cruel for people to eat the wild animals. My reasons are not far to seek. For one thing, wild animals are just like us humans, which have their own lives. It is quite wrong for us to show no respect for their lives with the hunting activity going on. For another, killing lots of wild animals will seriously destroy the balance of nature and cause the extinction of many species. If this act continues, our descendants will have no chance to see animals of many kinds which used to exist in large number on our earth.

To solve this problem, it is strongly suggested that the government should make some laws to make the hunting of wild animals illegal and take effective measure to punish those who violate the laws.

必修二 Unit 5 Music

一、完形填空

本文主要講述了名人在充當公益事業代言人的時候所遭受的批評的懷疑,盡管如此,聯合國官員和名人本身仍然持正面的意見。

1. B. 評論家認為,名人做公益事業的目的,與其說是為了慈善本身,“更多地”是為了推進自己的演藝事業。這里暗含了比較的意義。

2. C. 此處與下一段的“do understand”相呼應,因此grasp這里是understanding的意思。

3. C. 與之前的評論家的觀點不同,聯合國官員的觀點是有利于名人的,因此要選擇轉折意義的短語。

4. A. 與第二題相呼應,用issues表示重大問題。

5. D. 承接該官員的觀點,他認為名人并不是不懂他們所做的公益事業,他們是“明白的,見多識廣的”。

6. A. 與后面的or no impact并列,表示“幾乎沒有影響”。

7. B. 與前文的impact相呼應,此處需要的是動詞,因此選擇influence。

8. C. 家人和朋友才是左右一個人決定的最大的因素,這種影響力應該用power表示。

9. C. 生活中總是會有冷嘲熱諷的。并不是絕對有或沒有,所以選擇always。

10. D. 意思是,如果你的生活很充實幸福,你就應該“回報”。give away“出賣”;give in“屈服”;give up“放棄”,此處都不合適。

二、語法填空

本文講述的是MTV音樂頒獎禮盛典在Bangkok舉行的盛況以及獲獎情況。

11. their。此處需要favorite celebrities的限定詞,特指各自喜愛的,所以用指示代詞。

12. to。入口entrance跟介詞to搭配,表示“通往……的入口”。

13. winning。因Wang Leehom與win是主動關系,故用現在分詞短語作定語。

14. explosive。作performance的定語,用形容詞形式。

15. mixed。在定語從句中作謂語,為過去時。

16. an。短語:give a performance表演。

17. smaller。與后面的than構成比較級。

18. which。引導非限制性定語從句并在從句中作主語。

19. was transformed。仍然是定語從句中的謂語,與came并列,因此用過去時,此處表示“被變為……”,因此用被動語態。

20. but (also)。not only…but (also)固定搭配。

三、閱讀理解

本文講述的是2007年度音樂盛典移師賭城舉行的安排及原因。

21. B。主旨題。突出關鍵詞“賭城”以及“MTV Awards”。

22. A。推斷題。來自原文第三段。

23. C。猜詞題。從該詞后所接的定語從句是以where引導的可知該詞應該指的是地點。

24. A。細節題。A來自原文第三段。B錯在應該是四個主持。C錯在只有行業內歌手才可以觀看此演出。D錯在應該是Britney Spears。

25. D。推斷題。根據文章的時效性和寫作風格,應該是一篇新聞報道。

四、基礎寫作

From: Peter@BBC.com

Dearest,

Im a producer making a documentary about The Monkees for BBC radio in the UK. We are currently in America interviewing people for the programme and would love to hear from Monkees fans within easy reach of New York. If you have been a fan since the 1960s, or you have a large collection of memorabilia, or youve simply some interesting stories to tell, wed be especially keen to hear from you. Please email me as soon as possible, or you can also try my cellphone 00-44-7768-328-416. Please reply to this as soon as possible, as we leave the US on Thursday 22nd May.

Many thanks,

Peter

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