英语试题
第一节
阅读下列短文从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
D
British people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness.
Rich Leigh has introduced a four-day week at his PR company. In fact, his entire company has Friday off, because his firm has adopted a four-day week. It is one of a handful of UK businesses that now operate like this: staff still get paid their previous five-day salary, but they work a day less. The company found that they achieved just as much—and there were even sighs of growth. “The key to the scheme’s success,” Leigh says, “is how happy our employees now are.”
The average British worker takes only a 34 minute lunch break and works 10 hours overtime each week (more often than not this is unpaid). Yet UK productivity falls seriously behind their European neighbors, who tend to work fewer hours.
British working practices have caused loss and damage to the nation’s health and happiness. More than half a million workers in the UK were signed off with work-related stress or anxiety last year. Moreover, the work landscape itself is changing. Automation and AI will have a significant impact on the labor market, where unsteady work becomes more common.
Britain is the only EU member that allows workers to ignore the EU working time limit and work longer hours. For campaigners, now is the time for a change. O’Grady, an advocate, argues that where businesses have increased their profits as a result of automation, success should be shared with workers in the form of reduced hours. “It’s time to share the benefits from new technology, not allowing those at the top to grab them for themselves.” she says. 12. We can learn from the passage that ________. A. British people are the least productive in the world B. Most companies in Britain have conducted a four-day week C. PR company has witnessed a rise in employees’ happiness
D. British people work longer and get more payment than other countries 13. Which is the proper description of British working practices? A. The working time of British workers is within the EU limit. B. In terms of productivity, Britain is beaten by the United States. C. Profits gained from new technology are on the decrease. D. Automation and AI are likely to cause an instable work market 14. Which can be inferred from O’Grady’ s words in the last paragraph? A. It’s time for employers to share the increased profits created by automation. B. Workers should benefit from automation in the form of less working hours. C. New technology should belong to both businesses and workers. D. Businesses can’t make more profits without new technology. 15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce some British firms’ switch to a four-day working week. B. To explain the reasons why British workers suffer stress and anxiety. C. To appeal for more reasonable working conditions. D. To present the current productivity problem in Britain.
第二节
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。
If you want to save money on groceries following ways will help you cut $100 out of your monthly grocery bill without too much effort.
___16___ Convenience lets you save time for other things you need to get done. Pre-made items may save your time but they cost a pretty penny. These items come in the form of packaged dinners or pre-cut produce. Instead of that plate of cut pineapple, buy the whole fruit or vegetable for a part of the cost.
Know what to buy in bulk (大批). Shopping at warehouse stores can be a great way to save money, but not every item is worth buying in bulk. ___17___ Skip the meat .The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average cost of beef is $ 4.13 per pound this March. ___18___ If you skip the beef twice a week, you can instantly cut $30 to $40, if not more, off your grocery bill each month.
Know what to buy in season. Fruits and vegetables are a great addition to your daily diet, but they can add a significant amount to your grocery bill, especially when you buy items out of season. ___19___ If your favorite items are getting ready to go out of season, consider buying a little extra and freezing them.
___20___ However, there are ways to, stretch your dollar further without hurting your habits. A. Store pre-made items. B. Skip the prepared items.
C. Shopping for groceries can be an expensive attempt.
D. Beef has seen a significant increase in price over the past few years.
E. The cost can add up quickly if you’re eating beef three or four times per week. F. As produce items go out of season, the become more expensive as the supply decreases. G. Certain items make sense to buy in large quantities as they typically have a longer shelf life.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day when I was 15 years old, I had some friends over to hang out. While we were making food in the kitchen, my brother came in. He placed his beef next to my ___21___ one and said, “Courtney, your beef is bigger than mine. You don’t need to ___22___; you’re already fat enough.” Then he walked out laughing.
Unpleasant ___23___ on my physical appearance were nothing new. Something inside me gave in to his idea that my legs were ___24___, and that became the last day that I ever willingly wore ___25___ until I was 30 years old. For the next 15 years, I spent summer after summer ___26___ in long pants.
But then I met Ragen Chastain, and she ___27___ everything. I couldn’t believe that this woman who, like myself, weighed almost 300 pounds was so ___28___ and happy in her own skin. I ___29___ as she shared her own journey to recovery and self-love. She talked about how amazing our ___30___ are, simply because of the things they do every day—like breathing, ___31___ blood to every cell, blinking and walking.
Walking! I was suddenly ___32___ how foolish I’d been for so long. There’re people who are born without legs, or who lack ___33___ working legs, or who lose their legs, and I’d been hiding
my perfectly strong, healthy, beautiful legs ___34___ because I had ___35___ someone to convince me that they weren’t good enough. The next day, I bought three pairs of shorts and a sundress and spent the entire summer letting my legs ___36___ the sun and feel the breeze. The next time anyone comments on your body in a ___37___ way, look them straight in the eye, smile and say, “If what you see ___38___ you so much, feel free to practice the ancient art of looking ___39___ else.” That’s Ragen’s own ___40___, but I don’t think she’ll mind if you use it. 21. A. small 22. A. walk 23. A. reports 24. A. unnecessary 25. A. shorts 26. A. sleeping 27. A. changed
B. plain B. eat B. suggestion B. unacceptable B. T-shirts B. roasting B. solved
C. thick C. talk C. reflections C. unique C. socks C. driving C. believed C. tiresome C. waited C. bodies C. preventing C. aware of
D. slim D. cry D. comments
D. pants D. pants D. running D. explained D. energetic D. listened D. images D. pumping D. anxious about
28. A. Sensitive B. generous 29. A. laughed 30. A. legs 31. A. pulling 32. A. afraid of 33. A. properly
B. expected B. weights B. putting B. absorbed in
B. Regularly C. Accidentally D. possibly
34. A. in shame B. in panic C. in pride D. in delight 35. A. Begged B. Allowed C. Refused D. invited 36. A. avoid
B. See C. Cover D. kick
37. A. Normal B. Special C. Different D. negative 38. A. Amuses B. Excites C. Bothers D. hurts 39. A. Somewhere B. Anywhere C. Nowhere D. Everywhere 40. A. decision
B. Question C. Creation D. requirement
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题 第二节
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。
Recently I spent two days in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). I found the city fascinating to tour, but it was the desert ___41___ really appealed to me. So I jumped at the chance ___42___ (experience) a desert safari (游猎).
Arriving at the desert, we were impressed with the splendid view before us. Huge dunes (沙丘) spread out amazingly as far as the eye could see. We ___43___ (drive) up, down and around ___44___ (they) by an experienced Arabian driver. Though in fear, everyone screamed ___45___ (delight). At sunset, we headed to the desert camp, where dinner was waiting.
At the camp, we could choose from abundant activities to enjoy before dinner, ___46___ camel rides, body painting and taking pictures with an eagle. How cool!
In the center of the camp stood a large stage, ___47___ (surround) by rows of low tables on the carpets. Everyone sat on cushions on the ground and had ___48___ good view of the center of the stage. Throughout the buffet dinner, we enjoyed several fantastic ___49___ (perform).
During my brief stay in Dubai, I saw famous buildings and wandered through spice markets and museums, but my safari into desert was by far the ___50___ (attract) part.
第四部分 短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Kate,
I have good news to tell you. The World Adolescent Robotics Competition will held in Shanghai at the end of July. Hear that you once took part in the competition last year and won an award, I intend to invite you to join in our team in the coming competition. I am sure that your involvement will not only help us win the award and also strengthen the friendship between our school.
Now they are preparing for the competition actively. Because you had more experience than us, I also send you our training plan, about that I wish to get your advice. We sincere hope that we can participate in a competition as team partners.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours, Li Hua
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