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A
体裁：夹叙夹议文 话题：人生态度 时间：15分钟
－lined streets in our neighborhood this spring__1__ from the beauty and fragrance of the flowering trees and shrubs.We drew in deep breaths as we passed by the honeysuckle and lilac，and __2__ their sweet scents.
One particular street is lined with Bradford pears.The flowers __3__ in early spring and bring a magnificent burst of __4__．We made our route __5__ when the buds started to open in order to be surrounded by the canopy of 6__ that the street trees provided.Last week，for three consecutive(连续的) days__7__．
the street，I mentioned to Mark that we should __8__ again.
He said，“The flowers are __9__ and there is nothing to see.”
I turned to look down the street and saw a __10__ of white blossoms on the trees and said，“No，those trees are in full bloom！”
__11__ at what Mark said.How could he have seen the same trees as __12__ and past their prime flowering time，and I saw them in full bloom. __13__ our perceptions at that moment in time were amazingly __14__．
__15__ Mark about his perceptions.Perhaps my view of life tends to lean towards __16__.Maybe because of my spinal cord injury and the life I have regained，I view things differently，as I see life full of __17__．
__18__ season.One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows __19__ the new growth of leaves，followed by the emergence of fruit.Some people choose to spend their lives focusing on the faded flowers __20__ others see their lives flourishing with flowers.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议的文章。作者和丈夫在春天骑车看花丈夫看到的是一幅凋零的景象而在作者眼中却是一番鲜花烂漫的景象由此作者认识到人们的世界观是不一样的对待同一事物有人悲观有人乐观。
解析 根据语境作者和丈夫看到鲜花盛开的景象应该感到“快乐”故用pleasure。
答案 A
C．tasted
D．received
解析 根据上文的描述作者和丈夫“体验”到了鲜花发出的芬芳。
答案 B
解析 由下文中的“in early spring and bring a magnificent...”可知此处表示花刚刚“出现”。
答案 D
lor
D．tears
解析 花蕾绽放是一幅“色彩”斑斓的景象。
答案 C
解析 从后文中的“作者和丈夫为了被鲜花包围”可知他们的路线很明确(purposeful)。
答案 B
ss
C．flowers
D．shade
解析 从上文中的“when the buds started to open”可知作者和丈夫是The flowers”也是提示。
答案 C
解析 上文中的“We made our route”是提示。
答案 A
C．find out
D．ride by
解析 从上文中的Last week，for three consecutive(连续的)days__7__．”可知第四天当作者和丈夫快到这条街的时候作者向丈夫提到他们应该再次“骑车经过”这条街道。ride by “骑车经过”。come up“走上前”；turn around“转过来”；find out “弄清楚搞明白”。
答案 D
解析 根据后面的“and there is nothing to see”可知作者的丈夫认为花已经“凋谢”。
答案 C
解析 从后面作者的回答“No！”可知作者看到的是一片“花海”。
答案 A
解析 因为丈夫看到的景象跟作者所看到的完全不同因此作者感到“吃惊”。
答案 D
12．A.unimportant
B．unattractive
C．improper
D．priceless
解析 从上文作者丈夫说的话可知他认为眼前的花已经不值得看已经“没有吸引力”了，故选unattractive。
答案 B
C．Naturally
D．Unluckily
解析 从上文作者和丈夫不同的回答可知显然”他们的观点完全“不同”。
答案 A
解析 参见上题解析。
答案 C
解析 从上文中的“I can see no point in arguing”可知作者认为没有必要去跟丈夫争辩或尽力去“说服”他。convince“使相信说服”。
答案 B
解析 从后文可知作者从伤痛中获得了新生因此她对生活充满了“乐观”故用optimism。
答案 A
tainty
解析 从上下文可以看出在她的眼中生活充满了“希望”。promise“希望”。
答案 C
18．A.lasting
B．changing
C．coming
D．moving
解析 从下文中的“One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows...”可知春天是一个不断“变化”的季节。
答案 B
C．makes out
D．brings on
解析 此处指会“带来”新的生机。bring on“带来”；take over“接管”；get on“与……相处进展”；make out “辨认出”。
答案 D
le
B．since
C．when
D．unless
解析 前后是对比关系故用while“而”。
答案 A
B
体裁：说明文 话题：世界文化 时间：14分钟
If so，then you may face death.Putting a hat on the bed could cause __1__ spirits to slip into your clean sheets! And opening an umbrella indoors might bring punishments.
Most superstitions(迷信)are __2__ to something negativethat something will bring bad luck.For example，the number thirteen is __3__ by many to be unlucky，especially Friday falls on the 13th of the month.In many cultures，twelve is a number of __4__—there are twelve months of the year and 12 animal zodiacs(黄道十二宫图) in Chinese culture.__5__
Walking under a ladder is also __6__ that many people believe will bring bad luck.Some think that walking under a ladder is not polite to God，so they don't take the __7__．Others__8__ on their head from a great height!
One of the most famous superstitions is that __9__ a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck.In ancient Greek culture，many people held the __10__ that a mirror reflected a person's soul.The soul would be __11__ too，if the mirror was broken.
__12__ cats have long been linked to luck.If one crosses your path，it is __13__ to bring you ill fortune __14__ even death.However，in the UK and Ireland，it's generally considered to be a sign of future __15__ if a black cat crosses your path.
Superstitions have been __16__ in many cultures for thousands of years，and many of these beliefs can still be found in __17__ societies.Dr.Kevin Foster，from Harvard University，believes it is an example of humans interpreting(诠释) and __18__ to threats.
re __19__．But why are people still so superstitious? Well__20__ than sorry.
【语篇导读】 本文为说明文介绍了世界各地的一些迷信观念。
解析 根据本段的内容以及后文说到大部分迷信通常是消极的。故此处应为表示负面意思的词意为“邪恶的”符合语境。
B
解析 大多数迷信与消极的东西相关。be related to意为“与……相关的”符合语境。
答案 A
B．announced
C．designed
D．thought
解析 数字13被很多人“认为13号又是星期五的话就更不吉利了。
答案 D
C．completeness
D．weakness
解析 根据破折号后的内容以及与后文的“thirteen is considered incomplete”对比可知此处应为completeness意为“完整”。
答案 C
C．In addition
D．In particular
解析 空处前后是12和13的对比故应选In contrast表示“相比之下相反”。in time“及时”；in addition“除此以外”；in particular“尤其”。
答案 A
C．anything
D．everything
解析 在梯子下走也被很多人认为是会带来厄运的事。
答案 B
解析 一些人认为在梯子下走对上帝不礼貌所以他们不会去冒这个险。take a risk意为“冒险(做某事)”符合语境。
答案 C
解析 另外一些人也许担心从很高的地方“掉落”什么东西砸到他们头上。
答案 A
C．cleaning
D．breaking
解析 根据后文的“if the mirror was broken”可知此处指“打碎”镜子。
答案 D
解析 在古希腊文化中许多人有这样的信念认为镜子反映人的灵魂。belief意为“信念”符合语境。
答案 B
解析 人们认为镜子反映人的灵魂如果镜子碎了灵魂也会“受损”。
答案 C
解析 黑猫一直与运气相关联。后面的“a black cat crosses your path”是提示。
答案 B
ee
解析 如果一只黑猫从你面前走过的话肯定”会给你带来厄运或者甚至死亡。
答 A
解析 参见上题解析。or意为“或者”表示选择关系。
答案 D
解析 根据However可知此处与前文为转折关系故此处指的是在英国和爱尔兰人们认为遇见黑猫是未来繁荣的预兆。prosperity意为“繁荣兴旺”符合语境。
答案 D
解析 根据后文中的“and many of these beliefs can still be found”可知应选found。
答案 A
解析 许多这些信念在现代社会中也能找到。
答案 C
C．leading
D．adapting
解析 哈佛大学的Dr.Kevin Foster认为这是人类对威胁的诠释和反应的例子。react to意为“对……作出反应”符合语境。
答案 B
C．interesting
D．strange
解析 很多人知道这种威胁是不正确的。
答案 A
C．safe
D．helpful
解析 似乎许多人宁愿更安全也不愿感到遗憾。
答案 C