2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语(天津卷)

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2012年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(天津)
英　语
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例:Stand over there 　　　 you’ll be able to see it better. 
A.or　　　　　　　　　　B.and
C.but D.while
答案是B。
1.(2012天津,1)— Can I have a day off tomorrow,Mr. Johnson?
—　　　.I can manage without you. 
A.Forget it B.I’m afraid not
C.It depends D.Of course
2.(2012天津,2)The letters for the boss 　　　 on his desk but he didn’t read them until three days later. 
A.were put B.was put
C.put D.has put
3.(2012天津,3)You are working too hard.You’d better keep a 　　　 between work and relaxation. 
A.promise B.lead
C.balance D.diary
4.(2012天津,4)The dog may be a good companion for the old.　　　,the need to take it for walks may be a disadvantage. 
A.Besides B.However
C.Therefore D.Instead
5.(2012天津,5)— You have to believe in yourself.No one else will,if you don’t.
—　　　.Confidence is really important. 
A.It’s not my cup of tea B.That’s not the point
C.I don’t think so D.I couldn’t agree more
6.(2012天津,6)Only after Mary read her composition the second time 　　　 the spelling mistake. 
A.did she notice B.she noticed
C.does she notice D.she has noticed
7.(2012天津,7)I wish to thank Professor Smith,without 　　　 help I would never have got this far. 
A.who B.whose
C.whom D.which
8.(2012天津,8)It’s quite warm here;we 　　　 turn the heating on yet. 
A.couldn’t B.mustn’t
C.needn’t D.wouldn’t
9.(2012天津,9)It doesn’t matter 　　　 you turn right or left at the crossing — both roads lead to the park. 
A.whether B.how
C.if D.when
10.(2012天津,10)The secretary arranged a(n) 　　　 time and place for the applicants to have an interview. 
A.important B.spare
C.public D.convenient
11.(2012天津,11)He got up late and hurried to his office,　　　 the breakfast untouched. 
A.left B.to leave
C.leaving D.having left
12.(2012天津,12)The three of us 　　　 around Europe for about a month last summer. 
A.travelled B.have travelled
C.had travelled D.travel
13.(2012天津,13)Parents and children should communicate more to 　　　 the gap between them so that they can understand each other better. 
A.open B.narrow
C.widen D.leave
14.(2012天津,14)Everything was placed exactly 　　　 he wanted it for the graduation ceremony. 
A.while B.when
C.where D.though
15.(2012天津,15)We would have called a taxi yesterday if Harold 　　　 us a ride home. 
A.didn’t offer B.wouldn’t offer
C.hasn’t offered D.hadn’t offered
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
(2012天津)
I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it,when I was 13.My parents took us there for camping.On the way out,I asked them to wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan,a 　16　 rock of 3,300 feet straight up.I touched that giant rock and knew 　17　 I wanted to climb it.That has been my life’s passion (钟爱) ever since —　18　 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite.I’ve long made Yosemite my 　19　. 
About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 　20　,like toilet paper,beer cans,and empty boxes,around the area.It’s 　21　 me why visitors started respecting the place 　22　 and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way. 
I tried 　23　 trash (垃圾) myself,but the job was too big.I would 　24　 an hour or two on the job,only to find the area trashed all over again weeks later.Finally,I got so 　25　 it that I decided something had to change. 
As a rock-climbing guide,I knew 　26　 about organizing any big event.But in 2004,together with some climbers,I set a date for a 　27　.On that day,more than 300 people 　28　.Over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash.It was amazing how much we were able to 　29　.I couldn’t believe the 　30　 we made — the park looked clean! 
Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere.In 2007 alone,2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of trash and 　31　 132 miles of roadway. 
I often hear people 　32　 about their surroundings.If you are one of them,I would say the only way to change things is by 　33　 rather than complaining.We need to teach by 　34　.You can’t blame others 　35　 you start with yourself. 
16.A.distant B.huge
C.narrow D.loose
17.A.immediately B.finally
C.gradually D.recently
18.A.imagining B.painting
C.describing D.climbing
19.A.garden B.home
C.lab D.palace
20.A.material B.resources
C.waste D.goods
21.A.beyond B.against
C.over D.within
22.A.more B.most
C.less D.least
23.A.throwing away B.picking up
C.breaking down D.digging out
24.A.kill B.save
C.wait D.spend
25.A.satisfied with B.delighted in
C.tired of D.used to
26.A.something B.anything
C.everything D.nothing
27.A.cleanup B.party
C.picnic D.concert
28.A.dropped out B.showed up
C.looked around D.called back
29.A.demand B.receive
C.accomplish D.overcome
30.A.plan B.visit
C.contact D.difference
31.A.crossed B.measured
C.covered D.designed
32.A.talk B.complain
C.argue D.quarrel
33.A.doing B.thinking
C.questioning D.watching
34.A.method B.explanation
C.example D.research
35.A.although B.if
C.when D.unless

第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分,满分50分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
(2012天津,A)
Bicycle Safety
Operation　Always ride your bike in a safe,controlled manner on campus(校园).Obey rules and regulations.Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists,and always use your lights in dark conditions.
Theft Prevention　Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack — even if you are only away for a minute.Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety.It’s fast,easy,and free.Registration permanently records your serial number,which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.
Equipment

Brakes　Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.
Helmet　A necessity,make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly.
Lights　Always have a front headlight — visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike.A taillight is a good idea.
Rules of the Road
Riding on Campus　As a bicycle rider,you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths.Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine.The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15 mph,unless otherwise posted.Always give the right of way to walkers.If you are involved in an accident,you are required to offer appropriate aid,call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.
Bicycle Parking　Only park in areas reserved for bikes.Trees,handrails,hallways,and sign posts are not for bicycle parking,and parking in such spots can result in a fine.
If Things Go Wrong
If you break the rules,you will be fined.Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus,you could be fined for:
No bicycle registration$25
Bicycle parking banned$30
Blocking path with bicycle$40
Violation of bicycle equipment requirement
$35
36.Registration of your bicycle may help you 　　　. 
A.find your stolen bicycle
B.get your serial number
C.receive free repair services
D.settle conflicts with walkers
37.According to the passage,what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?
A.Brakes. B.A helmet.
C.A headlight. D.A taillight.
38.When you ride a bicycle on the campus,　　　. 
A.ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalks
B.cycle at a speed of over 15 mph
C.put the walkers’ right of way first
D.call the police before leaving in case of accident
39.If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus,you could be fined 　　　. 
A.$25 B.$30
C.$35 D.$40
40.What is the passage mainly about?
A.A guide for safe bicycling on campus.
B.Directions for bicycle tour on campus.
C.Regulations of bicycle race on campus.
D.Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.


B
(2012天津,B)
Barditch High School decided to have an All-School Reunion.Over 450 people came to the event.There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park.Several former teachers were on hand to tell stories about the old days.Ms. Mabel Yates,the English teacher for over fifty years,was wheeled to the Park.
Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms. Yates was about to speak.Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.
Then Ms. Yates started to speak:
“I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here.I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation,but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies.I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students.Although I haven’t appeared in person,I have attended your college graduations,weddings and even the births of your children,in my imagination.”
Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit.Then she continued:
“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could,some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me.Regardless of our motives,I can see that you have all been successful in your chosen path.”
“There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work.You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”
There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping.The clapping turned into cheering,then into a deafening roar(呼喊).Lawyers,truck drivers,bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.
41.What activity was organized for the school reunion?
A.Sightseeing in the park.
B.A picnic on the school playground.
C.Telling stories about past events.
D.Graduates’ reports in the old building.
42.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?
A.Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates’ speech.
B.Many graduates disliked Ms. Yates’ ways of teaching.
C.Some people got tired from the reunion activities.
D.Most people had little interest in the reunion.
43.We can learn from Ms. Yates’ speech that she 　　　. 
A.kept track of her students’ progress
B.gave her students advice on their careers
C.attended her students’ college graduations
D.went to her students’ wedding ceremonies
44.What was Ms. Yates’ belief in teaching teenagers?
A.Teachers’ knowledge is the key to students’ achievements.
B.Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced.
C.Hard-pushed students are more likely to succeed.
D.Students’ respect is the best reward for teachers.
45.Which of the following can best describe Ms. Yates?
A.Reliable and devoted.
B.Tough and generous.
C.Proud but patient.
D.Strict but caring.

C
(2012天津,C)
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past.With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones,writing by hand has become something of a nostalgic (怀旧的) skill.However,while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching,many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful — both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger,professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington,says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks — both on a computer and by hand.The study,published in 2009,found that when writing with a pen and paper,participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study,Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write.“Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active,which helps us access our vocabulary,word meaning and concepts.It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.”Berninger said.
Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,”the study said.Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words,says Berninger,but also to spot (发现) spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.
“In our computer age,some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,”she said.“But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level,they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”
46.What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?
A.The absence of blackboards in classrooms.
B.The use of new technologies in teaching.
C.The lack of practice in handwriting.
D.The popular use of smartphones.
47.Berninger’s study published in 2009 　　　. 
A.focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer
B.indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper
C.found that good essays are made up of long sentences
D.discussed the importance of writing speed
48.Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?
A.Spelling improves one’s memory of words.
B.Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.
C.Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.
D.Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.
49.What does “mind’s eye” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Window. B.Soul.
C.Picture. D.Imagination.
50.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A.Computers can help people with their choice of words.
B.Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.
C.Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms.
D.Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.

D
(2012天津,D)
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or a creator.When you choose to be a victim,the world is a cold and difficult place.“They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering.“They” are wrong and bad,and life is terrible as long as “they” are around.Or you may blame yourself for all your problems,thus internalizing(内化) your victimization.The truth is,your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently.They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives,but they don’t let this get in the way.They know they have their weaknesses,yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail.Whatever happens,they have choice in the matter.They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities,yet their experience of life is worlds apart.Victims relish (沉溺) in anger,guilt,and other emotions that cause others — and even themselves — to feel like victims,too.Creators consciously choose love,inspiration,and other qualities which inspire not only themselves,but all around them.Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality,all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives.One person,on losing a job or a special relationship,may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months,years,or even a lifetime.Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief,then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance,you can choose to have a fuller,richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within,and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
51.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A.People and things around you.
B.Opportunities and problems.
C.Creators and their choices.
D.Victims and their sufferings.
52.According to Paragraph 2,creators 　　　. 
A.seem willing to experience failures in life
B.possess the ability to predict future life
C.handle ups and downs of life wisely
D.have potential to create something new
53.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A.Creators and victims face quite different things in life.
B.Creators and victims are masters of their lives.
C.Victims can influence more people than creators.
D.Compared with victims,creators are more emotional.
54.The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that 　　　. 
A.strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims
B.people need family support to deal with challenges in life
C.it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains
D.one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life
55.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To define victims and creators.
B.To evaluate victims against creators.
C.To explain the relationship between victims and creators.
D.To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分:写作
第一节:阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
(2012天津)
Born in 1949,Diana Nyad took an early interest in swimming as a sport and was a Florida State High School swimming champion.Like many young athletes,she had Olympic dreams,but a serious illness kept her from competing in the Games.The disappointment didn’t stop her from going forward.Instead,she became interested in marathon swimming.A brilliant athlete,she was well-conditioned for spending long periods of time in the water.As a long-distance swimmer,she would compete against herself and the obstacles presented by distance,danger,cold,and exhaustion.
For ten years Nyad devoted herself to becoming one of the world’s best long-distance swimmers.In 1970,she swam a ten-mile marathon in Lake Ontario,setting the women’s record for the course.In 1972 she set another record by swimming 102.5 miles from an island in the Bahamas to the coast of Florida.Then she broke a third record when swimming around Manhattan Island in 1975.
Nyad attempted to swim the distance between Florida and Cuba in 1978.Though the span of water is less than 100 miles wide,it is rough and dangerous.After battling the water for two days,she had to give up for the sake of her own health and safety.Even so,she impressed the world with her courage and strong desire to succeed.For Nyad her strength of purpose was just as important as reaching Cuba.That is how she defined success.It did not matter that her swim came up short;she believed she had touched the other shore.
When Nyad ended her career as a swimmer,she continued to try new things — travelling the world as a reporter,writing books and giving public speeches about her life.Diana Nyad works to inspire others,just as she did when she swam the waters of the world.
56.What prevented Nyad from taking part in the Olympic Games?(No more than 5 words)
 
57.What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean?(1 word)
 
58.What achievement did Nyad make in 1970?(No more than 10 words)
 
59.Why did Nyad believe that she had touched the other shore?(No more than 10 words)
 
60.Please explain how you are inspired by Nyad.(No more than 20 words)
 
第二节:书面表达(满分25分)
61.假设你是李津,你的美国朋友Chris就读于天津某国际学校。他热爱中国文化,特别是戏曲文化。8月5日下午2:00在新落成的天津大剧院将上演越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请你根据以下提示,用英语给Chris写一封电子邮件,邀请他一起观看演出。
提出邀请并简述原因;
提出观剧后活动建议(如参观附近的博物馆或美术馆等);
请求对方回复。
注意:
1.请使用规范英语,词数不少于100;
2.可适当加入细节,以使内容充实、行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:
越剧Shaoxing Opera　《梁山伯与祝英台》Butterfly Lovers　天津大剧院 Tianjin Grand Theater
(2012天津)
Dear Chris,
I have good news to tell you. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yours,
Li Jin


2012高考天津卷真题解析
1.D　考查日常交际用语。根据下文的句子“I can manage without you.”可判断,答话人同意了说话人请一天假的要求,故选择D项“当然可以”。A项表示“不必在意”,B项表示“恐怕不行”,C项表示“视情况而定”。
2.A　考查动词时态和语态。but连接两个并列的分句,根据but后面的句子可知,此处应用一般过去时;句子的主语letters与put存在被动关系,所以用被动语态,且应letters为复数,故用复数形式were。
3.C　考查名词辨析。句意:你工作太努力了。你最好能在工作和休息之间保持一种平衡。keep a promise信守诺言;keep a lead保持领先;keep a balance保持一种平衡;keep a diary记日记。
4.B　考查副词辨析。句意:狗可能是老年人的一个好伴侣,然而,需要带它散步可能就是一个不利因素。besides此外,而且;however然而;therefore因此;instead相反,代替。
5.D　考查日常交际用语。根据下文的句子“Confidence is really important.”可知,答话人完全同意说话人的看法,故选择D项“我完全同意”。 A项表示“这不是我喜欢的东西或人物”,B项表示“那不是重点或那不是问题的关键”,C项表示“我不这样认为”。
6.A　考查倒装句式。句意:直到玛丽第二遍读完她的作文后,她才注意到其中的拼写错误。only及其所修饰的状语(从句)位于句首时,主句用部分倒装。根据语境可知,此处描述的是过去的事情,故用一般过去时。
7.B　考查定语从句。句意:我想感谢史密斯教授,没有他的帮助,我不可能取得这么大的成就。whose引导的定语从句修饰Professor Smith,whose在从句中作定语修饰help。
8.C　考查情态动词。句意:这里现在很暖和,我们还没有必要打开供暖设备。couldn’t不能;mustn’t禁止,不许;needn’t不必;wouldn’t不愿,不想。
9.A　考查名词性从句。句意:在十字路口,你是向右拐还是向左拐都无所谓,两条路都通向那个公园。whether在此处引导主语从句,并与or呼应。
10.D　考查形容词辨析。句意:秘书安排了一个合适的时间和地点让求职者们参加面试。important重要的;spare多余的,备用的;public公众的,公共的;convenient方便的,合适的。
11.C　考查非谓语动词。句意:他起床晚了,匆忙赶往办公室,早餐一动没动。现在分词短语在此处作结果状语。
12.A　考查动词时态。根据时间状语last summer可知,此处用一般过去时。受for about a month的影响,该题容易误选C项,但注意:过去的某个时间段内发生的动作通常用一般过去时。
13.B　考查动词辨析。句意:为了缩小彼此间的差距,父母和子女应该更多地交流,从而更好地理解彼此。open打开,开始;narrow压缩,使变窄;widen放宽,加宽;leave离开,离去。
14.C　考查状语从句。句意:毕业典礼的一切都按照他的想法被安排得井井有条。where在此处引导地点状语从句,修饰谓语动词was placed。
15.D　考查虚拟语气。句意:昨天,如果不是哈罗德让我们搭他的车回家,我们就叫辆出租车了。表示与过去事实相反的虚拟语气,条件句的谓语动词用过去完成时。
16.B　根据rock后面的数据3, 300 feet以及下一句话中的形容词giant可知,此处应选择huge,说明这块石头非常巨大。
17.A　根据语境可知,抚摸着那块巨大的岩石,作者立刻有了一种想要攀爬的想法。
18.D　根据上文出现的“I wanted to climb it”以及下文第26个空前面的“As a rock-climbing guide”可知,从此攀爬约塞米蒂国家公园的岩石和山成为作者一生钟爱的运动。
19.B　此处作者想要表现的是他对约塞米蒂国家公园的热爱和迷恋,已经把它当成了自己的家园。下文第22个空后面的形容词home-like也是提示信息。
20.C　根据下文列举的事物“toilet paper,beer cans,and empty boxes”可知,此处指的是人们乱丢的垃圾或者说废弃物。
21.A　游客们乱扔垃圾的行为让作者感到难以理解。sth. be beyond sb.意为“某事对于某人来说难以想象或难以理解”。
22.C　游客们乱扔垃圾的行为说明人们对约塞米蒂国家公园的重视程度比以前降低了。
23.B　作者对约塞米蒂国家公园一直充满感情,看到环境遭到破坏,自然心痛,亲自动手捡垃圾,但这项工作毕竟不是一个人能够完成的。throw away扔掉,抛弃;pick up捡起,拾起;break down决裂,中断,崩溃;dig out挖掘,挖走。
24.D　这是一个spend some time on sth.句型,表示作者经常花费一两个小时的时间捡垃圾。
25.C　根据上文内容可知,作者捡完垃圾,几周后,又是垃圾满地,所以最终,作者感到有些厌倦了,决定采取行动来改变这现状。get tired of对……感到厌倦;be satisfied with对……感到满意;be delighted in对……感到高兴;be used to sth.习惯于某事。
26.D　作者身为攀岩教练,对组织大型活动这类的事情一无所知。know nothing about对……一无所知。
27.A　根据下文内容可知,作者在2004年与一群爬山爱好者们组织了一次清除垃圾活动。
28.B　在活动的当天,有300多人来到活动现场。drop out离开,退出;show up来到,露面;look around四下观望;call back记起,使恢复。
29.C　根据上文出现的数据可知,三天时间内,共清理了6,000磅垃圾,作者对他们取得的成绩感到惊叹。
30.D　此处考查的其实是短语make a difference“有很大的关系、影响或作用”,此处指作者简直不敢相信他们发挥的作用,整个公园看起来十分干净。
31.C　cover在此处意为“涉及,包括,范围是”,指的是志愿者们清除垃圾的活动范围。
32.B　根据下文第33个空后面的complaining一词可知,此处表示作者经常听到人们抱怨周围的环境。
33.A　根据上文作者处理问题的方式可知,作者认为改变情况唯一的方法是采取行动而不是抱怨。
34.C　作者自己正是通过以身作则、以身示范的方式教育周围的人们爱护环境的。example 例子,榜样;method 方法;explanation 解释;research 研究。
35.D　作者进一步说明自己的观点:如果你不能从自身做起的话,你就不能责怪别人。unless引导条件状语从句,意为“除非,如果不”。
36.A　细节理解题。根据Bicycle Safety部分的第二段最后一句可知,自行车登记的好处是万一你的自行车被盗了,有可能重新找回来。
37.D　细节理解题。根据Equipment部分内容可知,A、B、C三项都是十分重要和必要的,只有尾灯可根据个人喜好来选择是否安装。
38.C　细节理解题。根据Rules of the Road部分的第一段的第四句“Always give the right of way to walkers.”可知,C项表述正确。
39.B　细节理解题。根据If Things Go Wrong这部分内容中罚款的第二项可知,乱停自行车的罚款数额是30美元。
40.A　主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知,文章主要说明了在校园内骑自行车需要注意的一些安全事项。A项最具概括性。
41.C　细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句可知,校园团聚的活动内容包括以前的老师们讲述过去的故事。
42.B　推理判断题。根据第二段内容可推断,当年这位英语老师对学生要求极其严格,因此很多学生不喜欢她的教学方式,心理上对这位老师存在排斥情绪。
43.A　细节理解题。根据第四段内容,特别是该段最后两句可知,虽然学生们毕业离开了,但是这位老教师仍然随时了解学生们遇到的一切事情。
44.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第一句可知,Ms. Yates认为,越是被逼得紧的学生越有可能取得成功。
45.D　推理判断题。通过Ms. Yates的讲话可知,她对学生要求非常严格,但同时她关心每一个学生的成长和进步。故选择D项。
46.B　细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,随着新的技术在教学上的应用,用手书写已经成为过去的事情了。
47.A　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,贝尔宁格的研究着重分析用手写作和用电脑写作的差异。
48.B　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句中的“how well children spell is tied to how well they can write”可知,拼写能力与写作能力密切相关。
49.D　词义猜测题。画线词组所在的句子是说明从构思到写作的具体过程遇到的一些情况,画线词组显然指的是人大脑中的想象或者构思。
50.C　推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段最后一句可得出结论:手写在今天的课堂教学中仍占有重要的位置,不可完全抛弃。
51.A　词义猜测题。根据第一段第四句可判断,代词they在此处指的是你周围的人和事物。
52.C　细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,创造者们面对人生中的兴衰沉浮,能够理智地面对和处理。
53.B　推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知,无论是被动者还是创造者,他们都是自己人生的主宰者,他们决定自己的人生方向。
54.A　推理判断题。根据第四段从正反两个方面举的两个例子可知,过渡沉溺于苦难和不幸的人往往无法自拔,最终变得被动和茫然,成为消极无助的人。
55.D　作者意图题。文章最后一段揭示了作者的写作目的:劝告人们通过设定一个明确的目标,选择一种更为充实和丰富的人生,从而实现从消极无助到积极创造的转变。
56.A serious illness (did).
57.Difficulties/Problems/Trouble(s)/Challenges.
58.She swam a ten-mile marathon and set the women’s record.
Or:She swam a ten-mile marathon,setting the women’s record.
Or:She set the women’s record for a ten-mile marathon swimming.
59.Because she had tried her best(to fulfill the task).
Or:Her strength of purpose was as important as reaching Cuba.
60.I am encouraged by her determination and strong will.
Or:I am inspired by her courage and strong desire to succeed.
Or:From her I learned that once we set a goal,we should try hard to achieve it.
Or:We should never give up in the face of difficulty/failure.
Or:We should never stop trying new things and we may achieve success in different fields.
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