2021_2022版高中英语单元素养评价二Unit2TheUnitedKingdom含解析新人教版必

单元素养评价(二)Unit 2
(120分钟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。

Text 1
M: ①May I speak to Mary, please?
W: She’s not here right now. ①This is her sister speaking.Can I take a message? M: Could you ask her to call Max Peterson at 465-878-4931?
W: Hold on one second, Mr Peterson. Let me just get a pen.
1. Who is the woman?
A. Mary.
B. Mary’s sister.
C. Mary’s mother.
答案: B
Text 2
W: I’m going to spend the next year studying in London. Someone told me that you once lived there.
M: Oh, ②but I was just a kid at that time.
2. When did the man live in London?
A. Last year.
B. Last month.
C. When he was a child.
答案: C
Text 3
W: As most of our customers are foreigners, ③you must be able to speak at least one foreign language to be employed.
M: In that case, I’m fit for the position I think. I can speak Spanish fluently and can understand French.
3. What is the requirement for the job?
A. Knowing a foreign language.
B. Working at night.
C. Leaving on business.
答案: A
Text 4
M: ④Is Mr Stephen in his room, please? He has called to see me after dinner. W: If he is in, his key will be here. Yes, sir. Room 202. He is in his room. Would you like to ring up first, sir?
4. What does the man want to do?
A. Book a room.
B. Pay Mr Stephen a visit.
C. Invite the woman to dinner.
答案: B
Text 5
M: Are you ready? We need to get going. We are going to be late!
W: Oh, you say that every time, Jay, and ⑤we always end up getting to the place 20 minutes early.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. They are always late.
B. They don’t need to hurry.
C. They still have 10 minutes.
答案: B
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。

Text 6
W: Where do you want to go for the summer holiday ?
M: I’m not sure. But I would like to go to Republic of Korea or maybe Japan. W: I’ve been to Republic of Korea before. So, maybe Japan is a better idea for this year.
M: When did you go to Republic of Korea?
W: ⑥I went during high school with my class. Remember?That’s why I missed Chelsea’s birthday party that year.
M: Oh Yeah! ⑦And you couldn’t stop talking about kimchi for weeks.
W: OK, OK. ⑦It’s delicious!So, shall we go to Japan, then? I will look for tickets online. Hopefully, they won’t be too expensive.
M: Great, I can’t wait !
6. Why won’t the speakers travel to South Korea?
A. The woman likes Japan more.
B. The woman has already been there.
C. The tickets are too expensive.
答案: B
7. What had the woman kept talking about?
A. A city in Republic of Korea.
B. A type of food.
C. A popular clothing brand.
答案: B
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。

Text 7
W: Hi, Tony. Nice to meet you here. So you must have had a lot of fun since the summer vacation?
M: Yes. ⑧As my father puts it, have fun while it lasts,as the excitement wears off really fast. And now I’m considering going to New York for a visit, because my parents wanted me to go to an American university for my further education.
W: Indeed, it’ll be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country, so that you can learn about different cultures. How I envy your good luck. ⑨I’ll have to take a part-time job to help support my family.
M: Well, we cannot choose our family background, but we have to try to make a difference.
8. What does the man’s father say?
A. It’s nice to have friends.
B. Life is a struggle.
C. Have fun when you can.
答案: C
9. What will the woman do during the holiday?
A. Get a part-time job.
B. Travel to America.
C. Look after her brother.
答案: A
听第8段材料, 回答第10～12题。

Text 8
M: Hi, Carol. Did you see the pictures Amy just posted? ⑩I think she’s in Germany.
W: Yeah, she and her friends decided to go at the last minute. They’re visiting for about two weeks, then they’re going to France after that. Then on to London. M: I feel like an awful friend. I had no idea. Sometimes I wonder if I’d have any idea what’s going on in my friends’lives if it weren’t for WeChat.
W: It’s strange, isn’t it? Sometimes I feel like I know more about strangers who post frequently than I do about my closest friends. People write everything on the Internet.
M: Yes, you’re right. It’s interesting how much social media has changed the way we interact with each other.
W: So do you think there’s a healthier way to use social media?
M: Good question. I think it’s important to limit your time online and put the phone down when you’re with others.
10. Where is Amy now?
A. In Germany.
B. In London.
C. In France.
答案: A
11. How does the man know what his friends are doing?
A. Through face-to-face talk.
B. Through strangers’posts.
C. Through WeChat.
答案: C
12. How does the man think we should use social media?
A. We should stop using it.
B. We should post frequently.
C. We should limit our time online.
答案: C
听第9段材料, 回答第13～16题。

Text 9
M: Hey, Mom. What’s up ?
W: Hi, Chris. Your father and I are ing home tomorrow. Can you pick us up at the train station in the afternoon ?
M: What time will you arrive ?
W: We land around noon. So, we should be at the train station by 1: 30 p. m. M: Oh, but I have to pick up Sandy from the vet at 1: 30 p. m.I won’t be able to get to the station until 2: 00 p. m. at the earliest.
W: What’s wrong with Sandy ?
M: Nothing too serious. The vet said she might have caught a cold or something. W: Oh, I’m sure she will be OK. She’s a strong girl.
M: Thanks. Now, what should we do about tomorrow?
W: Let me think. . . Your dad and I can just eat lunch at the airport. That way, no one will feel rushed to be anywhere. We’ll plan to see you around 2: 00 p. m. at the station. OK?
M: Works for me.
W: Oh, hang on a second. Where are we going to sit? If you are bringing Sandy in the car, we won’t have room to sit in the back seat.
M: That’s true. Also, what about your luggage?
W: Son, can’t you put off picking up Sandy until later in the afternoon? That would make everything a whole lot easier.
M: I will call the vet and see if that’s possible.I’ll call you right back. W: OK.
13. When had the man planned to pick up Sandy?
A. 1: 30 p. m.
B. 2: 00 p. m.
C. 2: 30 p. m.
答案: A
14. Who might Sandy be?
A. The man’s classmate.
B. The woman’s daughter.
C. The man’s pet.
答案: C
15. What’s the woman mostly worried about?
A. Enough space in the car.
B. Sandy’s health.
C. Where to have lunch.
答案: A
16. What will the man do next?
A. Make a phone call.
B. Go to the train station.
C. Send a text message.
答案: A
听第10段材料, 回答第17～20题。

Text 10
W: It seems that money plays an important role in our daily life. Everyone has an opinion on money. What do you think about it? Do you think money is the most important thing? Do you find yourself a slave to money? Now I’ll introduce a book to you, which can help you stop worrying about money.
When Susan was 13 she watched her father dive into the flames of his burning house in order to rescue his cash.At that moment she learned that money was very important.And so she tried every means to bee rich. But years later, when Susan became a wealthy woman with a huge firm,she was unhappy.What went wrong? She had not yet achieved financial freedom. In this book, Susan covers the keys to financial success and her own experience of achieving happiness.If you want to be happy with money, just buy one book and have a look at it. Maybe you will find your answer in this book and have a better understanding of money.
17. What is the speaker mainly introducing?
A. A friend.
B. A book.
C. A programme.
答案: B
18. Why did Susan think that money was important?
A. Her father couldn’t buy her clothes.
B. Her father was always worried about money.
C. Her father went into his burning house to save his money.
答案: C
19. What did Susan do when she grew up?
A. An advisor.
B. A businesswoman.
C. A professional writer.
答案: B
20. What does Susan try to tell people in her book?
A. How to achieve happiness.
B. How to run a firm.
C. How to get freedom.
答案: A
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)
A
(2020·平遥高二检测) Britain seems to have great creativity—especially in the performing and visual arts.
Theatrical tradition
Theaters in Britain date back at least to the 16th century, and the most famous playwright is of course William Shakespeare. A pany was founded in his name, with a stage at his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. It has trained generations of actors. In
the 20th century, classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theaters, where actors and writers gained experience.
Film stars
The world of film-making has involved British creative talent from the beginning. Charlie Chaplin, born in poverty in London’s East End, began as a child entertainer in music halls. He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black-and-white classics during the First World War. British actors, who were often classically trained in theater, Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness became house-hold names after the Second World War.
Supporting talent
Film-making creativity has been supported by two major studios. Productions at Shepperton have included Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi and Ridley Scott’s Alien. Pinewood’s most famous products must be the James Bond films. Both theater and film have their own annual festivals, including one of the biggest festivals in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
Visual expression
The visual arts also show Britain’s creative spirit, from Romantic Age painters like Turner and Constable to groups such as the Pre-Raphaelites and the modernist sculpture of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Today’s famous artists—Damien Hirst or Tracey Emin —regularly show in the newspapers, and their works are sold at high prices.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 主要介绍了英国似乎有很大的创造力, 尤其是在表演和视觉艺术方面, 具体介绍了英国在戏剧的传统、电影明星、辅助人才以及视觉表达四个方面的创造力。

21. Which of the following helps actors and writers a lot?
A. Musical theaters.
B. Stratford-upon-Avon.
C. London’s West End.
D. Regional theaters.
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

根据Theatrical tradition部分中“In the 20th century, classical and more modern plays were also performed at many regional theaters, where actors and writers gained experience. ”可知, Regional theaters对演员和作家有很大帮助。

故选D。

22. What can we learn from the passage about Charlie Chaplin?
A. He came from a rich family.
B. He went to theater school as a child.
C. He began as a child entertainer in Hollywood.
D. He contributed to the early film industry in Hollywood.
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

根据Film stars部分中“He then became a pioneer of silent movies in Hollywood and created many black-and-white classics during the First World War. ”可知, 查理·卓别林为好莱坞的早期电影产业做出了贡献。

故选D。

23. What do we know about Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin?
A. You have to pay a lot to buy their works.
B. They have both invented new art forms.
C. They mainly learnt from Romantic Age painters.
D. You can buy their works from many major galleries.
【解析】选A。

细节理解题。

根据Visual expression部分中“. . . their works are sold at high prices. ”可知, 你得花很多钱才能买到Damien Hirst和Tracey Emin的作品。

故选A。

B
(2020·某某高二检测) As we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, piic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair”rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.
Whenever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have acmodation (膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.
Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.
Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!
If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free”offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 介绍了英国的主题公园所提供的服务项目以及去主题公园需要注意的一些事项。

24. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT______.
A. things to do
B. prices for theme parks
C. rules to obey
D. special offers
【解析】选C。

细节理解题。

选项A在第一段中可知, 英国所有的主题公园都有咖啡馆、餐馆、野餐区和礼品店, 所以当你和孩子们玩够了游乐设施后, 你还有很多可看可做的事情。

选项B 在第三段“Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably”可知, 英国主题公园的价格差别很大。

选项D在最后一段“If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. ”可知, 如果你想去参观英国的主题公园, 那就去看看有什么特价门票吧。

所以A、B、D都有提及, 故选C。

25. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably______.
A. have to spend more
B. save some money
C. have a good time
D. get something free
【解析】选B。

推理判断题。

根据第三段最后一句“For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays. ”可知, 如果你在工作日去游览主题公园, 你可能会节省一些钱。

故选B。

26. What should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park according to the passage?
A. Avoid the busiest months.
B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.
C. Choose one with few visitors.
D. Go there when no one is in it.
【解析】选A。

细节理解题。

根据倒数第二段Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year! 可知, 如果你厌倦了主题公园里的人群, 你应该避开最繁忙的月份去游览主题公园。

故选A。

27. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Going to Theme Parks in the UK. free of charge.
B. There are many Theme Parks in the UK for a visit.
C. There is no one to visit Theme Parks on workday.
D. No one likes to visit Theme Parks.
【解析】选B。

推理判断题。

根据第二段内容可知, 英国的主题公园较多, 游览方便。

故选B。

C
(2020·某某高二检测) Laresce was born with a condition called hypermobility(运动过度) which meant her joints were “bent”. The condition can cause severe joint pain and lead to dislocations(脱臼).
But rather than feel sorry for herself, she used her misfortune to inspire herself to bee Britain’s strongest schoolgirl.
Just two years ago, the condition left Laresce in so much pain that she couldn’t even take part in sports. But now she has six British and World Champion powerlifting records. It’s an amazing achievement.
Laresce’s trainer Tania George said her condition is the secret to her success. “She has more flexibility(灵活性) in her back than most people, which gives her the technique of bending her back strongly and safely. Most powerlifters would kill to try to bend their backs like Laresce. She has perfected the technique to lift heavy weights, ”Tania said.
“I used to suffer a lot of pain from my hypermobility. I remember ing home from school with pains in my knees, joints and hips. It would stop me doing normal things at school. The pain would be so much that some nights I couldn’t sleep at all and I just couldn’t face going to school like that. And after each dislocation, I had to have six months of treatment to recover, ”said Laresce.
However, since taking up the sport of powerlifting 18 months ago she is now effectively cured. “Really enjoyed the feeling of power I got and the excitement of people encouraging me to do my very best, ”she said.
“I’ve made lots of friends. It’s an incredible feeling when everyone’s cheering me on. It’s the support of other people that makes the difference to winning. Being a champion was a big surprise—I just started off for fun and wasn’t expecting anything. So to win six titles over just a few months was amazing. ”
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文, 叙述了一个患有运动过度症的女孩Laresce在教练的指导下成了力量举重冠军、英国最强女学生的故事。

28. We can learn from the passage that______.
A. Laresce is suffering a little from hypermobility
B. hypermobility is helpful to increase one’s strength
C. Laresce didn’t go to school because of her illness
D. the flexibility in Laresce’s back helps her to lift heavy weights
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

根据第四段“She has more flexibility in her back than most people, which gives her the technique of bending her back strongly and safely. ”可知, Laresce 背部的柔韧性, 帮助她举起重物。

故选D。

29. Why did Laresce have to have long-time treatment?
A. To reduce the pains in knees and joints.
B. To recover from joint dislocations.
C. To fall asleep easily during nights.
D. To do normal things freely at school.
【解析】选B。

细节理解题。

根据倒数第三段最后一句“And after each dislocation, I had to have six months of treatment to recover, ”可知, 每次脱臼后Laresce 都必须接受六个月的治疗来恢复。

故选B。

30. What can we know from Laresce’s words in the last paragraph?
A. Laresce was determined to bee a champion.
B. Laresce trained for a long time to win the titles.
C. Laresce didn’t expect to gain such a great success.
D. Laresce’s friends contributed a lot to her success.
【解析】选C。

推理判断题。

根据最后一段中Being a champion was a big surprise—I just started off for fun and wasn’t expecting anything. 可知, 从Laresce在最后一段的话, 我们知道Laresce没有预料到获得如此巨大的成功。

故选C。

31. What could be the best title for this passage?
A. A Disease Leading to Severe Joint Pains and Dislocations
B. A Bendy-jointed Teen Being Britain’s Strongest Schoolgirl
C. An Inspiring Girl Who Has Made Great Achievements
D. A British Girl with Great Spirit and Determination
【解析】选B。

主旨大意题。

根据第二段But rather than feel sorry for herself, she used her misfortune to inspire herself to bee Britain’s strongest schoolgirl. 可知, 她不但没有为自己感到难过, 而是用自己的不幸激励自己成为英国最强壮的女学生。

结合本文内容讲述了一个患有运动过度症的女孩Laresce在教练的指导下利用超出常人的后背弯曲技能成为力量举重冠军、英国最强女学生的故事。

所以, B选项“一个关节弯曲的青少年成为英国最强壮的女学生”符合文章标题。

故选B。

D
(2020·某某高二检测)
For the past 3000 years, when people thought of money, they thought of cash. From buying food to paying bills, day-to-day dealings involved paper or metal money. Over the past decade, however, digital payments have taken off—tapping your credit card on a machine or having the QR Code (二维码) on your smart phone scanned has bee normal. Now this revolution is about to turn cash into an endangered species in some rich countries. That will make the economy more efficient, but it also brings new problems.
Countries are getting rid of cash at different speeds. In Sweden the number of retail cash transactions (交易) per person has fallen by 80% in the past ten years. Cash accounts for just 6% of purchases by value in Norway. Britain is probably four or six years behind it. America is perhaps a decade behind. Outside the rich world, cash is still king. However, in China, digital payments rose from 4% of all payments in 2012 to 34% in 2017.
Cash is dying out because of two forces. One is demand—younger consumers want to enjoy their digital lives with payment systems. But equally important, suppliers such as banks and tech firms are developing fast, easy-to-use payment technologies from which they can pull data and pocket fees.
In general, the future of a cashless economy is excellent news. When cash payments disappear, people and shops are less likely to be stolen. Besides, digitalisation greatly expands the playground of small businesses by enabling them to sell beyond their borders. It also creates a credit history, helping consumers borrow. Yet it is not without problems. Electronic payment systems may suffer
technical failures, power blackouts and cyber-attacks. What’s more, in a cashless economy the poor, the elderly and country folk may be left behind.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 主要介绍了过去十年, 数字支付形式的兴起, 并分析其原因和利弊。

32. What do we know about digital payments in paragraph 1?
A. They’ve been used in daily dealings for 3000 years.
B. They have bee popular in the past ten years.
C. They can only be made on the smart phones.
D. They are leading to cash’s dying out worldwide.
【解析】选B。

细节理解题。

从第一段内容可知, 过去十年(decade=ten years), 数字支付开始流行, 人们通过刷卡和扫描手机二维码进行支付。

在一些富裕的国家, 数字支付将现金支付逼到濒临灭绝的地步, B选项“数字支付在过去十年里流行起来”符合原文内容。

故选B。

33. Which country is the slowest in getting rid of cash?
A. America.
B. Britain.
C. Sweden
D. Norway.
【解析】选A。

推理判断题。

从第二段可知, 过去十年, 瑞典数字支付发达, 零售业现金交易额人均降低了80%, 挪威现金交易只占交易额的6%。

与之相比, 英国落后4 到6 年, 美国落后或许10 年。

因此几个国家中目前使用现金比例最高的是美国, 在数字支付取代现金方面速度最慢。

故选A。

34. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?
A. Cash payments are less likely to disappear.
B. Digitalisation enables small businesses to sell nationally.
C. Customers can have their credit history built through digital payments.
D. Digital payments may benefit the poor, the elderly and country folk.
【解析】选C。

推理判断题。

根据最后一段“It also creates a credit history, helping consumers borrow. ”可知, 数字支付也能让消费者建立自己的信用历史, 从而有助于借贷。

故选C。

35. What is the text mainly about?
A. The future of a cashless society.
B. The rising of digital payments.
C. The reasons for cash being endangered.
D. The development of payment technologies.
【解析】选B。

主旨大意题。

纵观全文, 作者第一段介绍数字支付兴起的现状, 接下来三段分别介绍数字支付的发展速度, 兴起原因, 正反影响, 同时结合位于首段的主题句“digital payments have taken off”, 因此本文围绕的是“数字支付的兴起”(即B选项The rising of digital payments), 进行多方面的分析。

故选B。

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。

(2020·某某高二检测) City life is cool; but is country life cooler? Apparently yes.
The population of British cities has been falling for years. 36 Where are the people going?
Answer: to the country.
People imagine that life in the country is slow and calm, that there are no traffic jams, no pollution, and no crime. In some places, this is true, but in others it is not.
Small towns and villages are being more and more popular; people have more space and most houses have gardens. 37 Lots of people want to live in the country and work in the city, so more and more people travel long distances each day to go to work. Of course they don’t use buses or trains; they use cars. 38 There is not enough to do; there are not enough activities and excitements.
Little villages now have traffic problems in the morning, just like big cities! And they are getting worse.
The problems are very plicated! If everyone moves into the country, large parts of the countryside will disappear! People leave cities and big towns to escape from urban problems. 39 On warm summer days, and cold winter days, air pollution can be a big problem in large parts of the south of England. Crime has bee a serious problem in rural areas.
40 Soon Britain’s population will stop rising. From about the year 2020, it will perhaps start to fall. In 100 years’time, there will be less people in Britain than today—perhaps two million less. No doubt there will be less pollution too; oil and petrol will probably be rare by then.
A. But problems are growing.
B. Perhaps there is hope for the future.
C. But Britain’s population is still growing.
D. People like the local scenery of the country.
E. But they are bringing their problems with them.
F. Besides, lots of young people say that life in the country is boring.
G. It is free from the noise and air pollution and traffic jams of the city.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 介绍了英国城市人口多年来一直在下降, 但英国的人口仍在增长, 这是因为大部分人都去了乡村生活。

小城镇和乡村变得越来越受欢迎, 但是这一现象也带来了一些问题。

36. 【解析】选C。

结合上文“The population of British cities has been falling for years. ”以及下文“Where are the people going? ”可知, 英国城市人口一直在下降, 而实际上英国的人口仍在增长, 那么增加的人们都去哪里了呢。

C项“But Britain’s population is still growing. ”但英国的人口仍在增长, 符合上下文语境。

故选C。

37. 【解析】选A。

根据下文可知, 是在叙述这一情况出现的问题。

A项“But problems are growing. ”但问题越来越多, 符合文意。

故选A。

38. 【解析】选F。

根据下文“There is not enough to do; there are not enough activities and excitements. ”可知, 是在描述有人认为乡下的生活很无聊。

F项“此外, 许多年轻人说乡下的生活(很)无聊”, 符合上下文语境。

故选F。

39. 【解析】选E。

根据下文On warm summer days, and cold winter days, air pollution can be a big problem in large parts of the south of England. Crime has bee a serious problem in rural areas. 可知, 是在说人们离开城市来到乡村也带来了一些问题。

E项“But they are bringing their problems with them. ”但他们也带来了自己的问题, 符合上下文语境。

故选E。

40. 【解析】选B。

根据下文“Soon Britain’s population will stop rising. From about the year 2020, it will perhaps start to fall. ”可知, 不久英国人口将停止增长。

从大约2020
年开始, 它可能会开始下降。

因为未来英国的人口将停止增长, 那么这一问题还是有解决的希望的。

B项“Perhaps there is hope for the future. ”也许未来还有希望, 符合上下文语境。

故选B。

第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节(共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分)
I was the fool at school, regarded as a special needs student. I was termed as such, obviously, because I was not interested in school and did not care for my
41 .
Over time, I started to believe in my stupidity. I 42 the fact that I was in special needs classes and poured it out as anger and depression. But one activity
43 this view of myself: chess.
I started to play chess with my father after school simply because I wanted to
44 him at something. My father was a 45 man, fond of physics, writing, religion. . . , almost every 46 . He was called a walking dictionary. So, winning in chess against my father would be a 47 that I had intellectual power. On the small chessboard, I had a chance to 48 my so-called inability.
Game after game. I wanted to beat my father even more. I started to study chess books and play against a chess puter to 49 my skills. One weekend, I finally checkmated (将杀) my father on a ferry ride, which made me feel 50 .
Two years later, I became the second board on my school chess team, with our top board being the best high school player in the state. But before the tournament season, our top player 51 to e. There came my chance to play as top board against the best players in other states.
I was determined to show who I had bee: a(n) 52 person able to win with calculation, logic and will. My most 53 game came in the final round. Our team was facing a high school which only excellent students attended. It was 54 a match between a special needs student and a smart soul. My opponent (对手) was playing well and kept 55 while I kept defending to keep my king safe. He spent long trying to break down my defenses, but could not find the final push. I 56 with more defensive moves, trying to make it as difficult for him as possible. With little 57 left, he started to make rapid moves. 58 he could make the final decision, he ran out of time. Honestly, as his clock flag fell, I jumped up out of my seat and kissed the floor out of excitement. Of course it was not the most sportsmen-like 59 , but I could not control my emotions.
While holding my winner’s cup, I knew I was not 60 . The inferiority plex (自卑感) had melted away, and I realized that underneath our thoughts, each person is a genius.
【文章大意】本文讲述了作者一个学习不好的孩子, 但通过玩象棋, 并最终在象棋锦标赛中获得冠军, 又重新找回自信的故事。

41. A. habits B. grades C. plans D. benefits
【解析】选B。

词语辨析题。

我对学业不感兴趣, 所以我不在意我的分数。

habits习惯; grades 等级, 分数; plans计划; benefits利益。

42. A. noticed B. explained C. accepted D. ignored
【解析】选C。

词语辨析题。

我接受了我在特殊需要班里的事实。

noticed注意; explained 解释; accepted接受; ignored忽视。

43. A. changed B. supported
C. questioned
D. showed
【解析】选A。

词语辨析题。

一项活动改变了我对自己的看法。

changed改变; supported 支持; questioned 询问; showed展示。

44. A. please B. fort
C. beat
D. disturb
【解析】选C。

词语辨析题。

放学后开始和父亲下象棋, 只是因为在某些事上想打败他。

please 使喜欢; fort使舒适; beat打败; disturb干扰。

45. A. smart B. strict C. quiet D. strong
【解析】选A。

词语辨析题。

我的父亲是一个聪明人, 喜爱物理、写作、某某……几乎每个领域。

smart聪明的; strict严格的; quiet安静的; strong强壮的。

46. A. method B. topic C. event D. field
【解析】选D。

词语辨析题。

我的父亲几乎喜欢每个领域。

method方法; topic话题; event 活动; field领域。

47. A. dream B. lesson C. theory D. sign
【解析】选D。

词语辨析题。

在象棋上打败我父亲是我有智力的一个标志。

dream梦想; lesson教训; theory理论; sign标志, 迹象。