第一节：阅读下列材料, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
A
Food for Thought?
VEGANS
Vegans are vegetarians： they don't eat fish or meat. However, most vegetarians eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products, but vegans don't. In fact, they don't eat any food from animals一eggs and honey, for example. Why do people become vegans? Usually, they believe that it's wrong to kill animals for food or keep them for milk, eggs, and other products. They also believe that keeping animals is bad for the environment because it needs a lot of space. A small farm with animals can produce food for 20 people； but use the same land for vegetables and it can feed 240 people. Farm animals are also bad for the environment because they need a lot of water.
FRUITARIANS
Fruitarians are vegans: they don't eat meat, fish or any other animal products. But there are other rules too. Fruitarians don't cook their food and they don't eat any vegetables, rice, bread or processed food. So what can they eat? Well, nuts(坚果)and seeds are OK. They can eat sweet fruit, like bananas and apples, and also olives, peppers and tomatoes because these are fruit too. Some people are fruitarians because they believe it is healthy. However, most doctors believe that fruitarians do not have a balanced diet(饮食), The human body needs something which isn't in fruit or nuts.
16. We can learn from this passage that vegans have _________ as their food.
A. fish B. eggs C. tomatoes D. milk
17. According to the passage, people become vegans because _____________.
A. they eat the same as vegetarians
B. they disagree to use animals for food
C. they think farm animals pollute the environment
D. vegetables are cheaper than any food from animals
18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about fruitarians?
A. Fruitarians don't have cooked food.
B. Fruitarians eat fruits and vegetables.
C. Fruitarians have a healthy eating habit.
D. Fruitarians have food like milk and cheese.
B
On New Year's Eve, people all over the planet celebrate the New Year with fireworks(烟 花). Samoa and parts of Kiribati were the first places to welcome 2019 because they are closest to the International Date Line (IDL). The IDL divides(划分)each new day from the day before.
As January 1st moved around the world, fireworks next bloomed in New Zealand to welcome the New Year. Next up were parts of Russian and Australian. Australians held a large fireworks show over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. When the clock struck midnight on December 31st across Asia, Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities hosted fantastic fireworks shows, Then, it was London's turn to fill the skies with bright colors.
More than 15 hours after 2019 arrived in Samoa, party-goers in New York City watched the famous crystal(水晶)ball drop in Times Square. Not to be outdone, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, held one of the world's largest celebrations on Copacabana Beach on New Year's Eve. It's truly the capital of carnivals(狂欢节).
Happy New Year to you, wherever you happen to be!
19. Which place welcomes New Year first?
A. Rio de Janeiro. B. Sydney. C. Samoa. D. London.
20. The writer organizes Paragraph 2 by _____________.
A. giving examples B. using numbers C. listing reasons D. telling a story
2L The underlined phrase "Not to be outdone" in Paragraph 3 probably means __________.
A. Not getting into trouble B. Not letting others do better
C. Not having outdoor activities D. Not wanting to join in the party
22. The passage mainly talks about _______________.
A. people's wishes for the New Year
B. different traditions to celebrate the New Year
C. all kinds of fireworks shows on New Year's Eve
D. the time order of places to welcome the New Year
C
At the age of 19, an American student called Ron Steen decided to put a very unusual item up for sale on the website of eBay：his own future, that is, 2% of the money that he will make after working. He needed the money to pay for his university studies. This was how he described the offer, ''After I finish my education, I plan on making at least 30 million dollars in my lifetime. When I meet my goal, you will make six times more than you pay at the time. "
Ron said the sale was a fantastic bargain(便宜货)because he was a very talented person ； he was certain to become a millionaire. But some people had questions about the truth of his description. For example, he said his score in a national math exam was 900 last year. In fact, his exam result was only 800一so perhaps his math was not so good! And in the encl, eBay decided that his action was against the rules and stopped it. Ron's father lent him the money for university. However, the story about Ron Steen came out in the news on TV and the Internet all around the world. So perhaps he has a successful future in advertising!
23. What did Ron Steen try to sell on eBay?
A. His own future life and dream. B. 2% of everything he owned.
C. 2% of the money he planned to get. D. The chance to study at university.
24. At last, the action did not happen because ______________.
A. Ron decided not to sell his own future
B. it broke the rules of eBay
C. the prize was not high enough
D. his father decided to help him
25. What is the correct order in which these happen?
a. Ron got 800 in a national math exam.
b. Ron's story came out on TV and Internet.
c. Some people questioned about Ron's ability.
d. Ron put a sale notice on eBay.
A. c-b-a-d B. d-c-a-b C. a-c-b-d D. a-d-c-b
26. It can be learned from the passage that Ron Steen ________________.
A. is good at getting others' attention
B. is certain to do very well at university
C. has a chance working for an Internet company
D. is certain to appear in news reports for many years
D
Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. But the skill of note-taking isn't only used in school. Adults need to take notes in meetings. So here are some tips to help you develop this skill.
♦Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem clear, but it's easy to forget. It will help you keep your notes organized.
♦Focus on the most important points. Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only let you clown. Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to show.
♦ If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides. Ask if the PowerPoint will be available afterward. If so, you can focus on writing the things the speaker says instead. Or you can take a picture with & phone. Also, the PowerPoint or a document with notes may be available before the class or meeting. If so, print it out so "you can write notes on it.
♦Think about whether you want to take notes by hand or with a computer. Writing notes by hand has been shown to help you remember things better. But with a computer, notes are easier to organize. Perhaps the best strategy(策略)uses both ways. Write notes by hand first, and then type them up to go over what you've learned.
♦Choose different note-taking strategies. If you're a visual learner, try drawing a chart or picture. Another strategy is to write a description of the main facts or points with examples.
Note-taking is a practical skill, so it's important to practice doing it well.
27. According to the writer, while taking notes, you should write clown ____________.
A. the names of the speakers B. the places of the classes
C. the most important information D. everything the speaker says
28. The underlined word "so" in Paragraph 4 refers to _____________.
A. getting the PowerPoint before the class
B. getting the PowerPoint after the class
C. printing out the PowerPoint before the class
D. taking notes on the PowerPoint in class
29. According to the passage, a "visual learner" mainly learns from ________________.
A. what they see B. what they hear C. what they touch D. what they say
30. The passage is mainly about ________________.
A. several ways to study better B. several tips to take notes
C. some steps to organize notes D. some advice to take a class
答案：
16—20 CBACA 21—25 BDCBD 26—30 ACBAB
A
Food for Thought?
VEGANS
Vegans are vegetarians： they don't eat fish or meat. However, most vegetarians eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products, but vegans don't. In fact, they don't eat any food from animals一eggs and honey, for example. Why do people become vegans? Usually, they believe that it's wrong to kill animals for food or keep them for milk, eggs, and other products. They also believe that keeping animals is bad for the environment because it needs a lot of space. A small farm with animals can produce food for 20 people； but use the same land for vegetables and it can feed 240 people. Farm animals are also bad for the environment because they need a lot of water.
FRUITARIANS
Fruitarians are vegans: they don't eat meat, fish or any other animal products. But there are other rules too. Fruitarians don't cook their food and they don't eat any vegetables, rice, bread or processed food. So what can they eat? Well, nuts(坚果)and seeds are OK. They can eat sweet fruit, like bananas and apples, and also olives, peppers and tomatoes because these are fruit too. Some people are fruitarians because they believe it is healthy. However, most doctors believe that fruitarians do not have a balanced diet(饮食), The human body needs something which isn't in fruit or nuts.
16. We can learn from this passage that vegans have _________ as their food.
A. fish B. eggs C. tomatoes D. milk
17. According to the passage, people become vegans because _____________.
A. they eat the same as vegetarians
B. they disagree to use animals for food
C. they think farm animals pollute the environment
D. vegetables are cheaper than any food from animals
18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about fruitarians?
A. Fruitarians don't have cooked food.
B. Fruitarians eat fruits and vegetables.
C. Fruitarians have a healthy eating habit.
D. Fruitarians have food like milk and cheese.
B
On New Year's Eve, people all over the planet celebrate the New Year with fireworks(烟 花). Samoa and parts of Kiribati were the first places to welcome 2019 because they are closest to the International Date Line (IDL). The IDL divides(划分)each new day from the day before.
As January 1st moved around the world, fireworks next bloomed in New Zealand to welcome the New Year. Next up were parts of Russian and Australian. Australians held a large fireworks show over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. When the clock struck midnight on December 31st across Asia, Singapore, Hong Kong and other cities hosted fantastic fireworks shows, Then, it was London's turn to fill the skies with bright colors.
More than 15 hours after 2019 arrived in Samoa, party-goers in New York City watched the famous crystal(水晶)ball drop in Times Square. Not to be outdone, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, held one of the world's largest celebrations on Copacabana Beach on New Year's Eve. It's truly the capital of carnivals(狂欢节).
Happy New Year to you, wherever you happen to be!
19. Which place welcomes New Year first?
A. Rio de Janeiro. B. Sydney. C. Samoa. D. London.
20. The writer organizes Paragraph 2 by _____________.
A. giving examples B. using numbers C. listing reasons D. telling a story
2L The underlined phrase "Not to be outdone" in Paragraph 3 probably means __________.
A. Not getting into trouble B. Not letting others do better
C. Not having outdoor activities D. Not wanting to join in the party
22. The passage mainly talks about _______________.
A. people's wishes for the New Year
B. different traditions to celebrate the New Year
C. all kinds of fireworks shows on New Year's Eve
D. the time order of places to welcome the New Year
C
At the age of 19, an American student called Ron Steen decided to put a very unusual item up for sale on the website of eBay：his own future, that is, 2% of the money that he will make after working. He needed the money to pay for his university studies. This was how he described the offer, ''After I finish my education, I plan on making at least 30 million dollars in my lifetime. When I meet my goal, you will make six times more than you pay at the time. "
Ron said the sale was a fantastic bargain(便宜货)because he was a very talented person ； he was certain to become a millionaire. But some people had questions about the truth of his description. For example, he said his score in a national math exam was 900 last year. In fact, his exam result was only 800一so perhaps his math was not so good! And in the encl, eBay decided that his action was against the rules and stopped it. Ron's father lent him the money for university. However, the story about Ron Steen came out in the news on TV and the Internet all around the world. So perhaps he has a successful future in advertising!
23. What did Ron Steen try to sell on eBay?
A. His own future life and dream. B. 2% of everything he owned.
C. 2% of the money he planned to get. D. The chance to study at university.
24. At last, the action did not happen because ______________.
A. Ron decided not to sell his own future
B. it broke the rules of eBay
C. the prize was not high enough
D. his father decided to help him
25. What is the correct order in which these happen?
a. Ron got 800 in a national math exam.
b. Ron's story came out on TV and Internet.
c. Some people questioned about Ron's ability.
d. Ron put a sale notice on eBay.
A. c-b-a-d B. d-c-a-b C. a-c-b-d D. a-d-c-b
26. It can be learned from the passage that Ron Steen ________________.
A. is good at getting others' attention
B. is certain to do very well at university
C. has a chance working for an Internet company
D. is certain to appear in news reports for many years
D
Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. But the skill of note-taking isn't only used in school. Adults need to take notes in meetings. So here are some tips to help you develop this skill.
♦Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem clear, but it's easy to forget. It will help you keep your notes organized.
♦Focus on the most important points. Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only let you clown. Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to show.
♦ If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides. Ask if the PowerPoint will be available afterward. If so, you can focus on writing the things the speaker says instead. Or you can take a picture with & phone. Also, the PowerPoint or a document with notes may be available before the class or meeting. If so, print it out so "you can write notes on it.
♦Think about whether you want to take notes by hand or with a computer. Writing notes by hand has been shown to help you remember things better. But with a computer, notes are easier to organize. Perhaps the best strategy(策略)uses both ways. Write notes by hand first, and then type them up to go over what you've learned.
♦Choose different note-taking strategies. If you're a visual learner, try drawing a chart or picture. Another strategy is to write a description of the main facts or points with examples.
Note-taking is a practical skill, so it's important to practice doing it well.
27. According to the writer, while taking notes, you should write clown ____________.
A. the names of the speakers B. the places of the classes
C. the most important information D. everything the speaker says
28. The underlined word "so" in Paragraph 4 refers to _____________.
A. getting the PowerPoint before the class
B. getting the PowerPoint after the class
C. printing out the PowerPoint before the class
D. taking notes on the PowerPoint in class
29. According to the passage, a "visual learner" mainly learns from ________________.
A. what they see B. what they hear C. what they touch D. what they say
30. The passage is mainly about ________________.
A. several ways to study better B. several tips to take notes
C. some steps to organize notes D. some advice to take a class
答案：
16—20 CBACA 21—25 BDCBD 26—30 ACBAB
