2017版高考英语二轮复习考前三个月考前冲刺卷(四)

考前冲刺卷(四)
第Ⅰ卷
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。

1．Where does the man suggest the woman buy shoes?
A．In town.
B．At a shop.
C．On the Internet.
2．Who is ill?
A．Their mother.
B．The man.
C．The woman.
3．What’s the woman reporting to the man?
A．Her child.
B．Her money.
C．Her car.
4．Why doesn’t the man want more ice­cream?
A．He’s on a diet.
B．He’s full.
C．He doesn’t like it.
5．When may the woman watch the show?
A．This evening.
B．Later this week.
C．Later this evening.
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．Where does the man’s wife work?
A．At the post office.
B．In a studio.
C．In a company.
7．Who is better at cooking?
A．The man.
B．The woman.
C．The man’s wife.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8．When will the goods be delivered to the man earliest?
A．This Monday.
B．This Tuesday.
C．This Wednesday.
9．How long is the term of service?
A．Three years.
B．Five years.
C．Ten years.
10．Within how many days of purchase can the goods be exchanged? A．Four.
B．Fourteen.
C．Forty.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11．Where does the conversation take place?
A．On the phone.
B．In the woman’s home.
C．In an insurance company.
12．Why is the man talking to the woman?
A．To make repairs.
B．To sell something.
C．To make a report.
13．What caused the damage?
A．The storm.
B．The earthquake.
C．The hurricane.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14．Who are they talking about?
A．The woman’s brother.
B．The woman’s cousin.
C．The man’s son.
15．When did Tom graduate from university?
A．Last year.
B．Two years ago.
C．Three years ago.
16．What’s the woman going to do?
A．Talk to Tom.
B．Offer a job to Tom.
C．Give Tom some money.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17．How many cars may a small American family have if both parents work? A．One.
B．Two.
C．Three.
18．Which car is the most suitable for a family of seven people?
A．A big car.
B．A small car.
C．A van.
19．What kind of family usually owns a motor home?
A．Rich families.
B．Large families.
C．Poor families.
20．What are motor homes used for in America?
A．Traveling vacations.
B．Carrying goods.
C．Holding suitcases.
答案 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.C 8.C
9．B 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.C 16.A
17．B 18.C 19.B 20.A
听力原文
Text 1
W：I can’t find the kind of sports shoes I want.I went everywhere in town.
M：Why not order them on the Internet？It’s easier than running all over town looking for them.
Text 2
W：Hello，John.This is Kay.I’m calling from work.How is mother feeling?
M：That’s thoughtful of you.Mom is out of hospital，but she has to stay in bed for a few more days.
Text 3
M：Yes，madam.What seems to be the problem?
W：I’d like to report a robbery.It’s my car.It’s been stolen.
Text 4
W：Mr.Carson，won’t you have some more ice­cream?
M：No，thanks.Mrs.Blake.It’s very good but I have to watch my weight，you know. Text 5
W：Hello？I’d like two seats for this evening show.
M：Sorry，but the performance is already sold out.Would you be interested in something later this week?
Text 6
W：Who does the cooking in your family，John?
M：It depends.If I come back from work early，I do it.
W：You’re a good husband.Are you a good cook?
M：I’m a bad cook.My wife is good at cooking.
W：What does your wife do?
M：She’s a secretary in a company.
W：So when she’s busy wit h her work，you two share the housework responsibilities，right?
M：That’s right.
Text 7
W：We can provide delivery service for you if you need it.
M：Well，can you make sure that I get it as soon as possible?
W：I’m sorry.We’re quite busy now，so it can’t be deli vered for three days. M：Then what’s the earliest time it could arrive?
W：Around 8：00 this Wednesday is the soonest we could get it there.
M：All right.By the way，how long is the term of service?
W：Five years.Within five years，any non­intentional damage will be repaired free of charge.Just hold on to the agreement; that’s your guarantee.
M：And if there’re any problems，may I return it?
W：Goods from this counter are non­refundable，but they can be exchanged within 14 days of purchase with the original receipt.
M：OK.Thank you very much.
Text 8
M：Hello，Mr.Warren.I’m from Metropolitan Life Insurance.I’m visiting quite a few houses in this area actually.The storm did a lot of damage.
W：Well，you’re quick.I only phoned two days ago.
M：I know.Well，let’s start here at th e front，shall we？Uh，you’ve got a lot of tiles missing from the roof.
W：Yes.The chimney was damaged as well.
M：Oh，yes.Some of the bricks have been blown off.Anything else?
W：Um，you can see the bedroom window on the left was destroyed.I’ve just put some boards over it.
M：OK.Let’s walk around to the back.
W：Here we are.
M：Goodness，that tree’s fallen down right onto the fence!
W：Yes.It’s a real pity.That was a lovely tree.The roof of the shed was damaged too，I’m afraid.
M：I see.Got it.I’ll write up my report and we’ll get you a check as soon as possible. Text 9
M：Any news about your cousin Tom？Is he employed yet?
W：No，I saw him the other day，and he still has the same routine：sleeping，eating，playing video games，chatting on the Internet...
M：You’ve got to be jokin g! He graduated from university three years ago，didn’t he?
W：Yeah.He’s driving his mum up the wall.
M：Did he give an explanation?
W：Well，he said he couldn’t find a job that was challenging enough for him. M：So he lives at home，paying no money for room and board，making his mum cook and clean for him...I can’t believe it!
W：He’s a typical spoiled young man who has no idea about how to stand on his own two feet.
M：Why don’t you help him？You should go and have a serious talk with him.
W：Well，I’m not good at han dling this kind of thing.Anyway，I’ll try，and his first lesson will be how to keep both feet on the ground.
M：I assume that this problem has something to do with his parents who should have given him clear and positive guidelines when he was a kid.
W：You can say that again!
Text 10
Most Americans with small families own either a small car or a large one.If both parents work，they usually have two cars.In large families，one of the cars is often a van.A small car can fit four people，and a large car can fit five or six people but it is crowded.A van can fit seven people easily，so a family with three children could also take their grandparents on a vacation.They could all travel together.
Mr.Hagen and his wife had a third child last year.This made them sell their second car and buy a van.Their sixth and seventh seats are used to store other things，for a family of five must carry many suitcases when they travel.
Americans call very large vans motor homes.A motor home is used for traveling vacations.When a family travels to the mountains or to the seaside，they can stay in their motor home for a few days，or even longer.All the members of a big family can be happy when they travel together.That is why motor homes become very popular.In America there are many parks for motor homes.
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。

A
World Economic Annual Conference
The Start of the Davos Challenge：Walk for Education
08：45—09：45，at Congress Center—Weisshorn
Walking to school in rural areas of some African countries can mean a distance of 6 kilometers or more every day.Evidence suggests that by giving children bikes to go to school—shortening their travel time by 75%—their school attendance and learning outcomes improve significantly.You can make a difference by taking this year’s Davos Challenge：Walk for Education.For every recorded 6 kilometers walked
in Davos，UBS in cooperation with World Bicycle Relief(WBR) will donate a bicycle to a schoolchild in rural South Africa.
Shaping Davos：Engaging Youth in Work
9：00—10：00，at Congress Center—Sanada
What new thinking and approaches are closing the youth employment gap？Connecting live with the following cities：
•Chandigarh on making the nation’s youth more employable
•Abuja on reshaping the education system using technology
•Orlando on m aking human capital competitive globally
•Jeddah on retaining human capital by providing opportunities
Ocean Matters
12：30—13：10，at Congress Center—Aspen 2
National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry takes us on a visual voyage into the depth of the ocean and to explore what can be done to keep the oceans healthy.
Struggle for Survival
16：00—17：40，at Berufschule Davos
Take part to experience some of the struggles and choices of people trying to survive on less than 2 a day—which is nearly half of the wor ld’s population.After the experience，participants will discuss options for helping those trapped in poverty.
Take public bus line 1,3 or 7 to the Postplatz stop.Address：Berufschule Davos，Bahnhofstrasse Platz 5.For further information，please e­mail rsvp@ or call ＋41 (0) 79 212 9526.
21．Who may receive bicycles?
A．Kids in Orlando.
B．Unemployed young people.
C．The South African children.
D．The conference participants.
答案 C
解析细节理解题。

根据第一个标题下最后一句的“...UBS in cooperation with World Bicycle Relief(WBR) will donate a bicycle to a schoolchild in rural South Africa.”
可知，他们会给南非农村的孩子们捐赠自行车。

故选C项。

22．When will Brian Skerry present his photos?
A．08：45—09：45. B．09：00—10：00.
C．12：30—13：10. D．16：00—17：40.
答案 C
解析细节理解题。

Ocean Matters部分提到国家地理摄像师布赖恩·斯凯利会带参会者进行一次可视的深层海洋旅行，并探索保护海洋健康的方法。

由此可以推断出布赖恩·斯凯利会在这个会议主题中展示他的照片，即12：30—13：10。

故选C项。

23．Which event can be reached by public transport?
A．Ocean Matters.
B．Struggle for Survival.
C．Shaping Davos：Engaging Youth in Work.
D．The Start of the Davos Challenge：Walk for Education.
答案 B
解析细节理解题。

根据最后一段第一句“Take public bus line 1,3 or 7 to...”可知，乘坐公共汽车可以到达Struggle for Survival主题的会议地点。

故选B项。

B
Sometimes，you just can’t help it.Maybe you’re watching a sad movie，or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know，your eyes are watering，and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are emotional？What are tears？Scientists are working hard to find the answers to these questions.
Ad Vingerhoets is a professor of psychology at Tilburg University，in the Netherlands.He is one of the few scientists in the world who have studied crying.According to Vingerhoets，there are three types of tears.Basal tears are the first type.They lubricate(润滑) the eyes and act as a protective barrier between the eye and the rest of the world.Next are reflex tears.They wash your eyes clean when something gets in them.Finally，there are emotional tears.“These are released in response to emotional states，” explains Vingerhoets.“especially when we feel helpless.”
Scientists believe that crying has something to do with how humans developed and learned to depend on each other.“Humans are very complex social creatures，” says Lauren Bylsma，a professor at the University of Pittsburgh，in Pennsylva nia.“It seems that tears serve to arouse help and support from others.” She says another reason we weep is that humans have the longest developmental period of almost any animal.It
takes a long time to grow up.
Vingerhoets agrees.“I think that the reason w hy humans shed tears(流眼泪) has something to do with our childhood，” he says.“That’s the time when we are still dependent on adults for love and protection and care.The major advantage of tears is that you can target them at a specific person.” Vingerhoets s ays this ability to target someone could have come in handy in prehistoric times，when humans were living among dangerous animals.Crying could attract predators(捕食者)．Tears were a safer way to get attention.“In this case，it is better to use a silent signal to ask for help，” he says.
Vingerhoets and Bylsma do frequent studies to better understand why humans cry.According to Bylsma，there is still much more to discover.“It’s surprising，” she says，“how much we still don’t know.”
24．Which of the following is reflex tears?
A．Tears when eyes are dry.
B．Tears moved by a story.
C．Tears released when crying.
D．Tears when dirt gets into eyes.
答案 D
解析细节理解题。

根据第二段中的“Next are reflex tears.They wash your eyes clean when something gets in them.”可知选D。

25．What’s the function of tears according to Bylsma?
A．It helps humans develop longer.
B．It helps humans attract predators.
C．It helps arouse attention.
D．It helps people to be independent.
答案 C
解析细节理解题。

根据第三段第一句“Scientists believe that crying has something to do with how humans developed and learned to depend on each other.”和第三句“It seems that tears serve to arouse help and support from others”可知Bylsma认为流泪能引起注意，故选C。

26．What can we learn from the passage?
A．Emotional tears are better than reflex tears.
B．Basal tears are a type of protective barrier.
C．Tears help frighten predators away.
D．It’s easy to understand why humans cry.
答案 B
解析推理判断题。

根据第二段第四句“Basal tears are the first type.They lubricate(润滑) the eyes and act as a protective barrier between the eye and the rest of the world.”可知B正确；第二段只是对泪的三种类型进行了列举，并没有比较之意，故A错误；倒数第二段中的“Crying could attract predators(捕食者)．Tears were a safer way to get attention.”可知C项错误；根据最后一段可知关于为什么流泪还有许多是未知的，有待发现，D项错误。

故选B。

27．What’s the main idea of this passage?
A．Why people shed tears.
B．When people shed tears.
C．How people shed tears.
D．Where people shed tears.
答案 A
解析主旨大意题。

文章主要讲述了泪的类型及流泪的原因，故选A。

C
India now leads the world in smartphone growth.It saw a 55% increase in the number of smartphones in 2014.The number of Web users increased by 37%.Smartphones were the source of 65% of its Internet traffic and 41% of its e­commerce，according to a report by the analyst Mary Meeker titled “Internet Trends 2015”．
India’s Internet boom has started.Within three or four years，almost every adult in India will own a smartphone.They will be used to order goods，read news，monitor crop growth and so on.
Indian adults will be very interested in these devices just as young Americans are.87% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 who own smartphones say they never separate from these：“My smartphone never leaves my side.” Four out of five say that the first thing they do on waking is to reach for their smartphones.And three fifths believe that in the next five years everything will be done on mobile devices.
In the business world，the rise of mobile platforms is dramatically transforming many industries all over the world.What Indian software developers have to do is to start thinking about solutions to old problems by using all the features of these new devices.They need to take advantage of the unique properties of smartphones and
tablets.As Indian software developers and enterprises master the smartphone，they will be able to export their solutions to the rest of the world.
This will make possible a new tech revolution that is greater than what created India’s IT industry in the 1980s and 1990s.We can expect the rapid transformation of India when a billion people become connected and have equal access to information and services.
28．Loads of numbers are used in Paragraph 1 to show .
A．India’s smartphones increase most rapidly in the world
B．India has the most advanced IT industry in the world
C．India will be a superpower pretty soon
D．India will export new smartphones to the rest of the world
答案 A
解析推理判断题。

根据文章第一段第一句(即本段主题句)“India now leads the world in smartphone growth.”可知，印度在智能手机的增长方面世界领先。

后面句子中列举了大量的数字并多次出现关键词：smartphone，increase等，是为了进一步说明这一主题。

故选A 项。

29．What will most young Americans do first the moment they wake up?
A．Read news.
B．Shop online.
C．Get their smartphones.
D．Check e­mails.
答案 C
解析细节理解题。

根据题干中的关键词young Americans，do first和wake up可定位到第三段倒数第二句“Four out of five say that the first thing they do on waking is to reach for their smartpho nes.”可知，大部分美国年轻人起床后的第一件事是伸手拿手机。

故选C项。

30．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．India is the largest mobile maker in the world.
B．Indian farmers use smartphones to monitor crop growth.
C．Indian software developers have made great profits by selling their products abroad.
D．India saw a great boom in IT industry some 30 years ago.
答案 D
解析细节理解题。

根据文章最后一段第一句“This will make possible a new tech revolution that is greater than what created India’s IT industry in the 1980s and 1990s.”可知，在20世纪80年代、90年代期间(距现在大约三十年)，印度的IT工业兴起。

故选D项。

31．Which can be the best title of the text?
A．More People，More Smartphones
B．No Dream，Every Indian Owns a Smartphone
C．At Hand，India’s Next Tech Revolution
D．A Small Smartphone，a Big Use
答案 C
解析标题归纳题。

通过概括文章大意可知，C项含有概括全文的关键词：India，At Hand(可能很快发生的)，Tech Revolution。

故选C项。

D
The Red Sea is an arm of the Indian Ocean that separates the Arabian Peninsula(半岛) from northeastern Africa.The water of the Red Sea is clear，transparent and warm.It is suitable for swimming and bathing.Therefore，the Red Sea attracts lots of tourists.
However，why is the Red Sea believed to be called the Red Sea？There is a variety of reasons.One popular explanation is due to the fact that it is so close to the Egyptian desert，which was once called the Dashret，meaning “red land” by ancient Egyptians.It would have been known as the sea of the red land.
Modern scholars believe that a likely explanation of the name comes from the fact that some Asiatic languages use colors to refer to directions.It is likely that “red” refers to “south”，which is the direction that the Red Sea points to.This theory is emphasized by the Black Sea which points north and it is said that black was once a word for north.There is also the Yellow Sea and the White Sea.
The origin of the name of the sea is not exactly known as the sea water is not red in color.Its water is mainly blue.However，in some of the most beautiful places on the Red Sea，the water appears red.
The Red Sea is surrounded by reddish mineral­rich mountains.The hot and dry climate around the Red Sea causes the water to evaporate(蒸发) quickly，which means the remaining water has a high salt content，so the Red Sea is also called the Salt Sea.These conditions are suitable for a type of algae(海藻) to grow.The algae are
red in color，and since there are so many of them，they make the water in the Red Sea appear red.
Besides，sandstorms from the Sahara Desert also bring red sand that covers the Red Sea and the surrounding areas，making it look much redder.After a sandstorm，everything is coated with red sand，creating a unique and beautiful scene.
32．What’s the best title of the passage?
A．The Red Sea
B．How the Red Sea Formed
C．The History of the Red Sea
D．Why Is the Red Sea Red?
答案 D
解析标题归纳题。

阅读理解中，表示转折的词，如however经常引出文章真正的主题。

根据文章第二段However后的“...why is the Red Sea believed to be called the Red Sea？”及下文可知，本文主要讲述了红海之所以被称为“红”海的原因。

故选D项。

33．Which of the following colors probably refers to north according to the passage? A．Black. B．Yellow. C．White. D．Red.
答案 A
解析细节理解题。

根据文章第三段第三句“...it is said that black was once a word for north.”可知，据说黑色曾用于指北方。

故选A项。

34．The Red Sea is surrounded by .
A．valleys B．mountains
C．the Sahara Desert D．sandstorms
答案 B
解析细节理解题。

根据倒数第二段第一句“The Red Sea is surrounded by reddish mineral­rich mountains.”可知，红海被富含红色矿物质的群山围绕。

故选B项。

35．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．The White Sea points to the south.
B．The hot and dry climate around the Red Sea causes the water to evaporate slowly. C．The algae are red in color and large in quantity，which makes the water in the Red Sea appear red.
D．Sandstorms from Asia also bring red sand that covers the Red Sea and the surrounding
areas，making it look much redder.
答案 C
解析细节理解题。

根据倒数第二段最后一句“The algae are red in color，and since there are so many of them，they make the water in the Red Sea appear red.”可知C项正确。

根据文章第三段最后一句可知，文中只提及The White Sea却并未提及其所指的方向，故A 项错误；根据倒数第二段第二句可知B项错误；根据文章最后一段中的sandstorms from the Sahara Desert可知D项错误。

故选C项。

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

All around the world，people are working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians(行人)．Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets，made streets narrower，put in traffic lights and speed bumps(减速带) and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.
Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane，Australia，named David Engwicht.His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. 36 Kids played there，and neighbors stopped there to talk.
But now，streets are just for cars and trucks.People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic，and we lose contact with our neighbors. 37 People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world，helping people think differently about pedestrians，streets，and neighborhoods. 38 He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.
While Engwicht was writing his book，he learned how neighbors in the city of Delft，in the Netherlands，stopped dangerous traffic on their street.They put old couches，tables，and planters in the street. 39 When the police arrived，they saw how these illegal actions made the streets safer.Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down，and “calm” the traff ic.
Engwicht says we should think about streets as our “outdoor living room”． 40 In the future，streets will be safe places for children again，and our neighbors will become our friends.
A．Cars and pedestrians crowded the street.
B．Calming the traffic is just the beginning.
C．Cars could still pass，but they had to drive slowly.
D．He says that in the past，streets belonged to everybody.
E．It’s hard to take measures to solve the traffic problems.
F．Besides his books and articles，he gives many speeches.
G．Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. 错误!
36．答案 D
解析根据横线后一句“Kids played there，and neighbors stopped there to talk.”可知孩子在街上玩耍，邻居在街上聊天。

再根据第二段第一句“B ut now，streets are just for cars and trucks.”可知现在的街道是车辆的天下。

那么以前的街道就是大家的。

故D正确。

37．答案G
解析根据横线前一句“People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic，and we lose contact with our neighbors.”人们待在家里摆脱噪音和危险的交通，于是我们和邻居失去了联系。

再根据横线后一句“People need to take back their streets.”人们需要回到街上去。

说明应该增加街道的功能。

故G项正确。

38．答案 F
解析根据横线前一句“Engwicht travels around the world，helping people think differently about pedestrians，streets，and neighborhoods.”他四处奔走帮助人们改变对行人、街道和邻里的看法。

本句继续解释他的努力，所以F项“Besides his books and articles，he gives many speeches.”除了书之外，他还发表了很多演讲。

与上下文一致。

39．答案 C
解析根据横线前一句“They put old couches，tables，and planters in the street.”可知荷兰人把旧家具放在路上，减慢车速以增加道路的安全性。

所以C项“Cars could still pass，but they had to drive slowly.”汽车仍然可以通过，但是要慢点开，与上下文一致。

40．答案 B
解析根据后一句“In t he future，streets will be safe places for children again，and our neighbors will become our friends.”未来街道对孩子们来说将再次成为安全的地方，邻居们会成为朋友。

说明前面一段最后一句“...to make cars slow down，and ‘calm’the traffic.”中的calm the traffic只是刚刚开始。

故B正确。

第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

The Laugh Lab，set up by Dr.Wiseman，is the largest study of humour.A few months ago，its organizers started a project，hoping to finally submit the funniest joke in the world.Participants are invited to log on (登录) to the website， 41 a few personal details，tell their favourite jokes and 42 the jokes told by other
people.
But there is also a(n) 43 purpose.The researchers want to know 44 people from different nations and cultures find funny.And they want to find out the 45 between the male and female sense of humour.The 46 is that if we want to understand each other，we have to 47 what makes us laugh.
This is a subject that has interested psychologists and philosophers.Most of the time，people are not 48 honest.We do things that society 49 us to and say things that help us get what we want.But laughing cannot be 50 .When we laugh，we tell the 51 about ourselves.
By March,10,000 jokes had been submitted，which gave the scientists enough 52 to make early conclusions.It seems that men and women do have 53 sense of humour.
“Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females 54 humour，” said Dr.Wiseman.“Men use humour to appear superior to others，while women are more skilled in 55 and prefer word play.”
Researchers have also found that there really is such a thing as 56 sense of humour.The British enjoy what is usually called “toilet humour” 57 the French like short a nd sharp jokes.“You’re a high­priced lawyer.Will you answer two questions for 500？”“Yes.What’s the second question？”
Dr.Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by 58 .But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them 59 .Perhaps this is puters already seem like they can do everything.At least they should leave the 60 things to us.
41．A.face B．check
C．give D．hide
答案 C
解析根据常识可知登录者要提供(give)个人信息，故选C项。

42．A.judge B．deliver
C．write D．design
答案 A
解析参加者同时还要评价(judge)别人讲的笑话，所以选A项。

43．A.strange B．obvious
C．legal D．serious
答案 D
解析由But可知下文内容发生了转变，其实还有一个很严肃的(serious)目的，所以选D 项。

44．A.what B．how
C．when D．why
答案 A
解析“people from different nations and cultures find funny”为宾语从句，作动词know的宾语，该从句中缺少宾语(find sth.funny)且表示“事物”，故填what。

45．A.connection B．difference
C．similarity D．competition
答案 B
解析根据倒数第三段第一句可知研究人员是想弄清男女之间在幽默感方面是否有差异(difference)，故答案为B项。

46．A.trouble B．result
C．idea D．advice
答案 C
解析我们的观点(idea)是如果我们想互相理解，我们要弄清(find out)是什么使我们发笑。

47．A.set down B．find out
C．think up D．bring in
答案 B
解析见上题解析。

48．pletely B．deliberately
C．occasionally D．obviously
答案 A
解析根据下句和常识可知，多数时候，人不是完全(completely)诚实的。

49．A.forces B．orders
C．asks D．expects
答案 D
解析上文提到，人不会完全诚实，所以有时我们会做社会期待(expect)我们去做的事，也会说些为了个人所图才会说的话。

force强迫；order命令；ask请求。

50．A.found B．heard
C．controlled D．bought
答案 C
解析人行事可能会违背意志，说话可能会言不由衷，但大笑往往是不能控制(control)的，故选C项。

51．A.truth B．lie
C．problem D．identity
答案 A
解析当我们放声大笑时，我们就把我们自己的真实情况(truth)告诉了别人。

52．A.confidence B．evidence
C．time D．courage
答案 B
解析到三月份，已经提交了10 000条笑话，这使得科学家有了足够的证据做出初步结论。

53．A.similar B．crazy
C．common D．different
答案 D
解析根据上文介绍的本次研究的目的及下一段第一句的differences可知本空答案为D。

54．A.create B．use
C．share D．handle
答案 B
解析此处填use与下一句话“Men use humour to appear...”中的use相呼应。

55．ments B．jokes
C．languages D．stories
答案 C
解析根据“prefer word play”可知女性擅长语言，故选C项。

56．A.personal B．national
C．public D．moral
答案 B
解析下一句谈论的是两个不同民族在幽默方面的不同，由此可推出本题答案为national。

57．A.before B．after
C．until D．while
答案 D
解析此处while意为“然而”，表对比。

58．A.hand B．robot
C．computer D．Internet
答案 C
解析根据“Computers already seem like they can do everything.”可知答案。

59．A.rewarding B．exciting
C．worrying D．amusing
答案 D
解析根据句中连词But和下文中的relief可知，电脑编的笑话不好笑。

60．A.funny B．easy
C．valuable D．convenient
答案 A
解析电脑似乎已经无所不能了，至少它们应该把让人发笑的(funny)事情留给我们。

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第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today，after finishing dinner in town，my husband and I were driving back home.As we pulled over，we saw a couple painting their furniture.
I went inside our home,61.changed(change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help.While leaving my home，I was plagued(困扰) by thoughts of 62.embarrassment(embarrass)，denial，or being received.63.However，I gathered the courage to go down and ask 64.them，anyway!
Initially，the woman denied.Then，the man said，“Sure”，and he handed me a spray paint bottle.We got into some good conversations 65.when/while painting with great effort.When we finished，I briefly chatted with them before leaving.
In the end，not only 66.did I enjoy helping them，but also learned about my neighbors.67.On the way home，I must admit，I couldn’t help but wonder 68.what they might be thinking about me.69.It is tough to do a good deed for others and do not expect that they will be thinking good about you.
Today’s experience taught me some 70.valuable(value) lessons in my life！Hopefully，these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future. 61．答案changed
解析考查时态。

此处是三个动词的连用，根据前后的两个动词went可知应用一般过去时。

62．答案embarrassment
解析考查词性转换。

此处of是介词，其后缺宾语，所以embarrass应变为名词形式。

63．答案However
解析考查副词。

根据前文可知，作者受到自己情绪的困扰，不知是否自己的帮助会被接受，。