2019届上海市杨浦区高三二模英语试题（解析版）

杨浦区2018-2019学年度第二学期高三模拟质量调研
英语学科试卷
考生注意:
1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2. 本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。所有答題必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3. 务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1.

A. At the department store. B. At the airport.
C. At the hospital. D. At the hotel.
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
M: Please put your bags on the scale. OK…here is your boarding pass and baggage tag.
W: Thank you. The boarding time is 9:30, isn't it?
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

2.

A. Tourist guide and traveler. B. Insurance agent and applicant.
C. Electrician and customer. D. Receptionist and guest.
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
W: Good morning. Altogether four items were damaged during the shipping from overseas back here to Australia. First of all my TV. It’s a large one … very expensive.
M: Sorry, our insurance doesn’t cover electrical problems.
Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

3.

A. It should be re-ordered in some parts.
B. It ought to include more information.
C. It needs a content page to make it complete.
D. It should add some notes to introduce the background.
【答案】A
【解析】
【分析】
W: Professor, would you please give some feedback on our group’s proposal?
M: Yes, I’ve made a few notes on the proposal about things which could have been better sequenced.
Q: What does the professor think of the proposal?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

4.

A. Computer modeling. B. Business management.
C. Statistics. D. Board design.
【答案】C
【解析】
【分析】
W: The computer course is too difficult for me to manage. I think I’m coping well with statistics, and I’m never bored by it.
M: I found computer modeling fascinating. I have no problem following what’s being taught.
Q: What’s the woman’s strength?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

5.

A. £245. B. £490.
C. £735. D. £980.
【答案】D
【解析】
【分析】
W: Sir, I’m quite interested in the Sunshade Apartments, which are on a mountainside and provide barbecue facilities. It’s £490 with two sharing. Does it mean £245 each?
M: I’m afraid not! Each person has to pay that amount and there must be at least two in an apartment.
Q: How much should be paid if the woman and her husband stay there for one night?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

6.

A. The way to buy a sweater out of stock. B. The delayed delivery of a parcel.
C. The refund policy of the store. D. The proper size of a sweater.
【答案】A
【解析】
【分析】
M: Excuse me, do you have this red sweater in medium?
W: Sorry, but our Smith Street store has one. Would you like me to have it sent here? It would take three days to get here.
Q: What are the two speakers talking about?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

7.

A. The man doesn't know why the woman likes tofu so much.
B. The man's eating habit is quite different from the woman's.
C. The woman has decided not to be a vegetarian.
D. The woman usually avoids any kind of animal meat.
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
M: I'm tired of tofu. I don't know why I decided to live with a vegetarian.
W: Don't call me a vegetarian. I don't avoid all meat. I eat fish and chicken sometimes!
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

8.

A. It's more convenient to pay in the supermarkets.
B. Convenience stores do not bring convenience at all.
C. Many goods are not available in the convenience stores.
D. Customers pay more for the same goods in convenience stores.
【答案】D
【解析】
【分析】
M: This is a great convenience store. You can buy so many things here!
W: But you pay for the convenience. Things are expensive here. Supermarkets are cheaper.
Q: What does the woman mean?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

9.

A. The man is looking for a needle in his uniform.
B. The woman thinks it difficult to find the uniforms.
C. The woman doesn't know the location of the school.
D. The man implies his uniforms are hidden in a haystack(干草垛).
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
M: Mum, do you know where my primary school uniforms are?
W: They are around here, but finding them will be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

10.

A. They used to be buried underground.
B. They can’t represent the look of the area.
C. They are hidden danger in the neighborhood.
D. They have historical values and should be protected.
【答案】C
【解析】
【分析】
W: The overhead power lines are a great concern of this neighborhood. They are very old and a lot of people we spoke to asked if something could be done about them.
M: Well, I’m happy to tell you that the power company has agreed to move the power lines underground. I think that will really improve the look of the area, as well as being safe.
Q: Why are people worried about the overhead power lines?
【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions are based on the following passage.

11.
A. To raise money for a local charity.
B. To kill time when waiting for the train.
C. To record the details of the train delays.
D. To prove her knitting skills and efficiency.
12.
A. A less than five minutes’ delay.
B. A delay of five to thirty minutes.
C. A delay for more than thirty minutes.
D. Two delays to and from work.
13.
A. The Germany woman was too unlucky and deserved sympathy.
B. A hand-made scarf could be sold at such a high price on eBay.
C. Its owner donated so much money to help the homeless people.
D. It was a creative idea and represented many people’s frustration.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. D
【解析】
A scarf knitted by a German woman to document her frustrations with frequent train delays has sold for 7,550 euros on eBay.
The "rail delay scarf" drew widespread attention when Sara Weber, a journalist, posted a photo of it on Twitter earlier this month. Her mother, who took a train ride to work every day in Munich area was frustrated at the company's persistent delays and decided to start detailing her daily travel troubles by translating the delays into a wool scarf. Each evening in 2018, she would knit two new lines to represent how long she was delayed. The scarf is color-coded: gray meant her delay was less than five minutes, pink signified delays of between five and thirty minutes, while red meant she was delayed for more than thirty minutes or was delayed both directions.
The scarf was about 1.5 meters long and represented many Germans’ frustrations with train delays, despite their country's reputation for efficiency and punctuality.
After it became a hit, Weber and her mother decided to auction the scarf off to raise money for a charity that provides assistance for the homeless.
Questions:
Why did Sara’s mother knit the scarf?
What do every two pink lines on the scarf mean?
Why did the scarf draw widespread attention in Germany?
【11题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【12题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【13题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

Questions are based on the following passage.

14.
A. A funny engineer.
B. A skillful cook.
C. A popular comedian.
D. A talented clown(小丑).
15.
A. It takes about 225 days to reach the destination.
B. Astronauts feel stressed and worried in a small space.
C. Astronauts have to pull each other to keep their balance.
D. Mechanical problems are more likely to occur in a spacecraft.
16.
A. What explorers eat on their journey is of crucial importance.
B. An amateur can play a more important role than a professional.
C. Humorous people can keep the group together in difficult situations.
D. A mission to Mars is more difficult than a journey to the South Pole.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. C
【解析】
NASA has a new job listing, and it's no joke. The US space agency is looking for a "joker" to join their planned mission to Mars.
A mission to Mars is no laughing matter. On average, Mars is 225 million kilometers away from Earth. A trip there would take around eight months in a small spacecraft. "When you're living with others in a closed space for a long period of time, such as on a mission to Mars, problems are likely to occur," Jeffrey Johnson, a scientist at the University of Florida, told the Guardian.
This is probably why NASA wants an astronaut with a sense of humor. "These are people that have the ability to pull everyone together," Johnson said.
In stressful situations, perhaps humor is a way to know we aren't alone. By laughing together, we share our stress. Then we can focus on our jobs instead of just worrying.
There are other examples of team "clowns". One example is the journey to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen in 1911. It was a difficult journey, full of danger. Adolf Lindstrom, a cook at Amundsen's team, was a "clown". He made people laugh through the whole journey. Amundsen later wrote that Lindstrom was the most valuable member of the team.
But if you're hoping that your favorite TV comedian will fly to Mars, that probably won't happen.
"Being funny won't be enough to land somebody the job," Johnson said. "They also need to be an excellent scientist and engineer." Besides, they must be in top physical condition.
Questions:
What is NASA's new job listing?
What can we learn about the journey to Mars?
What can be concluded from the case of Lindstrom?
【14题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【15题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【16题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

Questions are based on the following passage.

17.
A. Cooking involves too much work.
B. Cooking a small amount costs more.
C. Eating leftovers is unhealthy.
D. She doesn’t like wasting food.
18.
A. Leave extra food in the fridge. B. Share food with colleagues.
C. Order a small amount of meal. D. Control her appetite.
19.
A. Wash dishes. B. Answer e-mails.
C. Chat with friends. D. Buy the groceries.
20.
A. He enjoys the precious time of eating meals together at home.
B. He considers eating delicious leftovers in the office as a luxury.
C. He doesn’t like washing dishes and leaves it to the last minute.
D. He never goes to the restaurant as he’s very good at cooking.
【答案】17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A
【解析】
W: Hey, David! Do you want to come to lunch with me? I want pizza.
M: Thanks, Sandy, but I'll pass. I brought my lunch from home.
W: Really? I guess home-cooked meals can be healthier and more economical. But cooking just for myself is more work and more expensive.
M: You can cook extra and bring the leftovers for lunch.
W: I'm not really a fan of leftovers.
M: They still taste pretty good the next day -- sometimes even better! Whatever I cook never goes to waste.
W: I hate wasting food. That’s why I always eat out and only order an amount I can finish at one sitting.
M: You must be kidding. Controlling the portion size of your meal is almost impossible at a restaurant. They often give you huge amounts!
W: Not where I eat. I can eat everything on my plate. And I save time and money.
M: Eating out isn't cheaper than buying your own groceries. And you spend a lot of time waiting while someone prepares your meal.
W: That's fine with me. I can use that waiting time to read or answer emails, so I save time. And I don't have to do any preparation or cleanup.
M: Dirty dishes are my least favorite part of cooking. So my wife and kids do the dishes.
W: As a single person, I don't have that luxury. Also, it's no fun to eat at home by myself.
M: Then make dinner and invite friends over. In my house, eating meals together is precious family time. We talk about our day.
W: Sounds like an excellent way to spend quality time with others. That's why I like to make plans to eat out with friends.
M: On occasion I enjoy going to a restaurant with my friends. I get to order something that I can't make at home. It's a nice treat.
W: Well, let's have lunch another day.
M: OK and I'll invite you to eat with my family someday soon.
W: Thanks, I'd love to!
Questions:
Which of the following is not the reason for the woman’s always eating out?
How does the woman avoid wasting food?
What does the woman usually do when the food is being prepared?
What can we learn about the man?
【17题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【18题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【19题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。
【20题详解】
此题为听力题，解析略。

II. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
My head was so full of digital noise ___21___ it felt like my brain was about to explode. I had no greater power of concentration than a goldfish and the lifeless stare of a goldfish as well. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been weakened by a brain that simply could not sit still.
So, at the start of this year I committed to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain.
My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here's how I did it. Firstly, I decided to treat my mind like a child ___22___(behave) badly and lay down some ground rules. Then I decided that I ___23___(read) for an hour or two at a time ___24___ distraction each day. It was something I hadn't done in years and it was scary ___25___ difficult it was.
In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practise spending time away from our electronic devices, the ___26___(calm) and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge ___27___(reach) for that screen. I took inspiration from Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family's devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection.
For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times ___28___ I ordinarily would reach for my phone.
I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks.
___29___(renew) my love affair with books, I created a sacred space where I pressed pause and found inspiration, knowledge and reflection. In our modern world, reading for the sake of reading is not selfish. It is a powerful and beneficial way to slow down and be ____30____.
【答案】21. that
22. behaving
23. would read
24. without
25. how 26. calmer
27. to reach
28. when 29. Having renewed
30. ourselves
【解析】
本文是一篇记叙文。如今手机影响着人们，使人们分心，忘记了阅读。作者决定每天阅读一两个小时，按下暂停键，找到灵感、知识和反思，重拾对书籍的热爱。
【21题详解】
考查结果状语从句。句意：我的脑袋里充满了数码噪音，感觉我的大脑就要爆炸了。此处是so---that“如此……以致于”引导的结果状语从句，故答案为that。
【22题详解】
考查现在分词作后置定语。句意：我决定像对待一个行为不端的孩子一样对待自己的思想，并制定一些基本规则。此处child和behave之间是主动关系，是现在分词作后置定语，故答案为behaving。
【23题详解】
考查过去将来时态。句意：然后我决定每天阅读一两个小时，不分心。结合句意可知句子用过去将来时态，故答案为would read。
【24题详解】
考查介词。句意：然后我决定每天阅读一两个小时，不分心。without distraction“没有分心”，可知答案为without。
【25题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：这是我多年来没有做过的事，我很害怕这有多困难。结合句意可知此处是how引导的宾语从句，表示程度。故答案为how。
【26题详解】
考查比较级。句意：拉里·罗森在他的书《分心的大脑》中说，我们练习远离电子设备的时间越多，我们就会变得越平静，越专注。固定结构：the+ 比较级，the +比较级“越……就越……”，可知此处用比较级，故答案为calmer。
【27题详解】
考查动词不定式作后置定语。句意：我轻轻地把自己拉回到那页纸上，克制着想伸手去拿那块屏幕的冲动。此处是动词不定式作后置定语，故答案为to reach。
【28题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这意味着在我通常会拿起手机的时候我要积极地选择阅读。此处times作先行词，在后面的定语从句中作时间状语，故答案为when。
29题详解】
考查现在分词作时间状语。句意：在重拾对书籍的热爱之后，我创造了一个神圣的空间，在这里我按下暂停键，找到灵感、知识和反思。此处句子主语I和renew之间是主动关系，且先于谓语动词的动作created，所以用现在分词的完成式作时间状语，故答案为Having renewed。
【30题详解】
考查反身代词。句意：这是一种强大而有益的方式来放慢脚步做我们自己。结合句意可知此处用反身代词，故答案为ourselves。

Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

The odds are high that you’ve seen a beauty pageant (选美比赛) or two in your life. They are among the most attended and viewed events in the world. Despite numerous different opinions, beauty pageants continue to not only ___31___ but also become more popular.
Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth are known as the Big Four beauty pageants, and all of them continue to this day. These competitions ___32___ young women on their physical attractiveness, of course, but they also are judged on their personality, intelligence, talent, and responses to interview-based questions. The eventual winners receive prizes including cash, scholarships, clothes, beauty queen crowns, and of course, the title of the event for one year.
All these awards do not come cheap for the young ladies. They have duties to fulfill while holding their titles. Beauty queens often appear at functions to raise social awareness about environmental and social issues such as nature ___33___, racial or gender discrimination, and disease prevention. By projecting the image of a well-educated, respectable character ___34___ with a successful personality, every beauty pageant winner is seen as a role model, and not just for young girls alone.
Some beauty contests ___35___ men rather than women. Similar to their feminine counterparts, men enter Mister Global, Mister International, and Mister World for their looks, style, and talent. These contests should not be ___36___ with the Mister Universe contest, which is an annual bodybuilding competition.
There are other strange and ___37___ pageants all over the world that celebrate everything from being old to being pregnant.
Beauty contests, whether organized with noble ___38___ or just for fun, have attracted criticism since they were first held. Some critics object to the focus on physical beauty, especially emphasis on a certain stature and body shape. Further, they point out that some participants will actually harm themselves through dieting or plastic surgery to achieve the perfect appearance. Despite these complaints, beauty may be only skin deep, but ___39___ it and competing for the glory of being the fairest of them all holds a timeless and universal ____40____.
【答案】31. I 32. K
33. D 34. F
35. B 36. G
37. E 38. A
39. J 40. H
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍选美比赛。它是世界上参加和观看人数最多的活动之一。尽管有许多不同的意见，选美比赛不仅继续生存，而且变得更受欢迎。
【31题详解】
句意：尽管有许多不同的意见，选美比赛不仅继续生存，而且变得更受欢迎。结合句意可知答案为I. survive（幸存，活下来）。
【32题详解】
句意：当然，这些比赛评估年轻女性的外表吸引力，但也会根据她们的个性、智力、天赋以及对面试问题的回答来评判她们。结合句意可知答案为K. evaluate（评估）。
【33题详解】
句意：选美皇后经常出现在各种活动中，以提高社会对自然保护、种族或性别歧视、疾病预防等环境和社会问题的认识。结合句意可知答案为D. conservation（保护）。
【34题详解】
句意：通过塑造一个受过良好教育、受人尊敬的人物形象，再加上成功的个性，每一位选美冠军都被视为榜样，而不仅仅是年轻女孩的榜样。结合句意可知答案为F. matched（和……匹配）。
【35题详解】
句意：有些选美比赛的主角是男性而不是女性。结合句意可知答案为B. feature（以……为特色）。
【36题详解】
句意：这些比赛不应该与每年一度的健美先生大赛相混淆。结合句意可知答案为G. confused（混乱的）。
【37题详解】
句意：世界各地还有其他奇怪而有趣的选美比赛，庆祝包括变老和怀孕等一切事情。结合句意可知答案为E. entertaining（令人愉快的，有趣的）。
【38题详解】
句意：选美比赛，无论是出于高尚的目的还是仅仅是为了好玩，从一开始就受到了批评。结合句意可知答案为A. intentions（目的，意图）。
【39题详解】
句意：尽管有这些抱怨，美丽可能只是肤浅的，但定义它，并为成为其中最美丽的人而竞争，都具有永恒和普遍的魅力。结合句意可知答案为J. defining（给……下定义）。
【40题详解】
句意：尽管有这些抱怨，美丽可能只是肤浅的，但定义它，并为成为其中最美丽的人而竞争，都具有永恒和普遍的魅力。结合句意可知答案为H. fascination（魅力）。

III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
China and India Dominate the Greening of Earth
Over the last two decades, the Earth has seen an increase in foliage (植物) around the planet, measured in average leaf area per year on plants and trees. Data from NASA satellites shows that China and India -- two ___41___ economies with the world's biggest populations -- are ___42___ the increase in greening on land. The effect comes mostly from ___43___ tree-planting programs in China and intensive agriculture in both countries.
Researchers from Boston University found that global green leaf area has increased by five percent since the early 2000s, an area ___44___ to the entire Amazon rainforest. The study was also published in the journal Nature Sustainability on February 11. It revealed that at least 25 percent of the global foliage ___45___ this century came in China.
"China and India ___46___ one-third of the greening, but contain only nine percent of the planet's land area covered in vegetation," said lead author Chi Chen of Boston University. "That is a surprising finding, considering the general idea of land degradation(退化) in populous countries from ___47___."
China's ___48___ contribution to the global greening trend came in large part from programs to conserve and expand forests, accounting for about 42 percent of the greening contribution. These programs were developed in an effort to ___49___ the effects of air pollution, soil erosion and climate change.
Another 32 percent of the greening change in China, and 82 percent in India, resulted from intensive ____50____ of food crops. The land area used to grow crops in China and India has not changed much since the early 2000s. Yet both countries have greatly increased annual total green leaf area and food production in order to ____51____ large populations.
Rama Nemani, a research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center, saw a(n) ____52____ message in the new findings. "Once people realize there is a problem, they tend to fix it," he said. "In the 1970s and 80s in India and China, the situation around vegetation loss was not good. In the 1990s, people realized it, and today things have improved. Humans are ____53____ resilient (复原快的，适应力强的). That's what we see in the satellite data."
____54____, the researchers rang bells as well. They pointed out that the gain in global greenness did not ____55____ make up for the loss of natural vegetation in tropical regions like Brazil and Indonesia.
41. A. emerging B. declining C. stimulating D. intruding
42. A. imposing B. contributing C. leading D. creating
43. A. fertile B. extreme C. harmonious D. ambitious
44. A. distant B. equivalent C. relevant D. resistant
45. A. expansion B. substitution C. innovation D. correction
46. A. account for B. take in C. stand for D. consist of
47. A. over-reaction B. over-exploitation C. over-generation D. over-explanation
48. A. considerate B. tremendous C. magnificent D. irregular
49. A. forbid B. investigate C. boost D. reduce
50. A. cultivation B. demand C. destruction D. supply
51. A. cut B. employ C. feed D. treat
52. A. secret B. brief C. urgent D. positive
53. A. continuously B. incredibly C. initially D. obviously
54. A. Moreover B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore
55. A. necessarily B. generally C. fortunately D. thoroughly
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. A 47. B 48. B 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇新闻报道。研究表明，在过去的20年里，地球上的植物和树木每年都在增加。其中中国和印度增加的绿化面积最多。
【41题详解】
考查动词。A. emerging形成，显露；B. declining下降。衰退；C. stimulating刺激，激励；D. intruding把……强加，闯入。美国国家航空航天局(NASA)卫星数据显示，中国和印度这两个人口最多的新兴经济体正引领着陆地绿化的增长。结合句意可知答案为A。
【42题详解】
考查动词。A. imposing利用，欺骗；B. contributing捐献；C. leading引领；D. creating创造。美国国家航空航天局(NASA)卫星数据显示，中国和印度这两个人口最多的新兴经济体正引领着陆地绿化的增长。结合句意可知答案为C。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。A. fertile富饶的；B. extreme极度的；C. harmonious和谐的；D. ambitious有雄心的。这种影响主要来自中国雄心勃勃的植树计划和两国的集约化农业。结合句意可知答案为D。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。A. distant遥远的；B. equivalent等价的，相等的；C. relevant相关的；D. resistant抵抗的。波士顿大学的研究人员发现，自本世纪初以来，全球绿叶面积增加了5%，相当于整个亚马逊雨林的面积。答案为B。
【45题详解】
考查名词。A. expansion膨胀；B. substitution代替；C. innovation创新，革新；D. correction改正，修改。报告显示，本世纪全球植物增加的至少25%来自中国。答案为A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词组。A. account for（比例）占；B. take in吸收，欺骗；C. stand for代表；D. consist of由……组成。“中国和印度的绿化面积占全球的三分之一，但植被只占地球陆地面积的9%，”波士顿大学的陈驰(Chi Chen)说。答案为A。
【47题详解】
考查名词。A. over-reaction反应过度；B. over-exploitation过度开发；C. over-generation过度衍生；D. over-explanation过多解释。这是一个令人惊讶的发现，考虑到人口大国因过度开发而导致土地退化的普遍观点。答案为B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词。A. considerate体贴的；B. tremendous极大的；C. magnificent宏伟的；D. irregular不规则的。中国对全球绿化趋势的巨大贡献，很大程度上来自于森林保护和扩大，约占全球绿化贡献的42%。答案为B。
【49题详解】
考查动词。A. forbid禁止；B. investigate调查；C. boost促进；D. reduce减少。这些项目是为了减少空气污染、土壤侵蚀和气候变化的影响而制定的。答案为D。
【50题详解】
考查名词。A. cultivation培养，耕作；B. demand要求；C. destruction破坏，毁灭；D. supply供给。中国和印度分别有32%和82%的绿化变化是由于粮食作物的集约种植。答案为A。
51题详解】
考查动词。A. cut切割；B. employ雇佣；C. feed喂养；D. treat治疗，对待。然而，为了养活庞大的人口，两国都大大增加了每年的绿叶面积和粮食产量。答案为C符合题意。故选C。
【52题详解】
考查名词。A. secret秘密的；B. brief简短的；C. urgent紧急的；D. positive积极的。美国宇航局艾姆斯研究中心的研究科学家拉玛·内马尼(Rama Nemani)从这些新发现中看到了积极的信息。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查副词。A. continuously连续不断地；B. incredibly难以置信地；C. initially最初；D. obviously明显地。人类具有难以置信的适应力。这就是我们在卫星数据中看到的。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查副词。A. Moreover另外，此外；B. Meanwhile与此同时；C. However然而；D. Therefore因此。然而，研究人员也敲响了警钟。前后是一种转折关系，故选C。
【55题详解】
考查副词。A. necessarily必要地；B. generally通常，普遍地；C. fortunately幸运地；D. thoroughly彻底地。他们指出，全球绿化的增加并不一定能弥补巴西和印度尼西亚等热带地区自然植被的减少。not necessarily不一定，结合句意可知答案为A。
【点睛】在做完形填空时一定要注意and/but/so/besides/however/furthermore/moreover/in addition/what’s more/though等词汇、固定结构的运用。它们连接了上下文，起着承上起下的作用。像but（但是）、however（然而），表示转折，这说明前后的内容相反或相对。把握住这一点，做起题来就会得心应手。本题第14小题，然而，研究人员也敲响了警钟。前后是一种转折关系。故选C。

Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
The Life-changing Antique Navajo Blanket
A California man and his family went from rags to riches after discovering that the blanket given to him by his grandmother was worth a small fortune. Loren Krylzer was living in a small hut and barely getting by on his disability payments. One day, he happened to be watching Antiques Roadshow on TV when he learned that the forgotten old blanket in his closet might be valuable. The Krytzer family heirloom (传家宝) turned out to be an antique (古老的) Navajo weaving from the 19th century that fetched US$1.5 million at auction (拍卖会).
Krytzer's blanket was prized for much more than its antiquity. Among Native American tribes the Navajo are recognized as the most skillful weavers of blankets and rugs. The weaving style is characterized by vivid, varied patterns and exceptional durability. From shearing the sheep, spinning, preparing, and dyeing the wool to the actual weaving process, it takes around 345 hours to create one blanket.
Women traditionally wove Navajo blankets while men built the weaving devices. To this day, Navajo people still make high quality blankets and rugs to sell. They believe that, since only God is perfect, their creations should have some imperfection. Another Navajo belief is that their souls are sewn into every weaving, so they intentionally include a hidden loose thread into each piece. This ensures that it isn't too perfect, and their souls can still escape into the afterlife.
The Krylzers also had a loose thread on their road to riches that allowed them to escape the trap of financial ruin. In an unfortunate twist, the family's life-changing windfall (意外之财) came with a huge tax bill from the government and a lot of imploring relatives. After taking a family vacation in Mexico, buying a new sports car and a couple of real estate purchases, Krytzer lost his disability payments and now gets big bills for property taxes and insurance instead. Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money.
56. How did the Krytzer family go from rags to riches?
A. A family member purchased a winning lottery ticket.
B. Loren was invited to have an interview on a TV show.
C. Loren’s disability payments were unexpectedly increased.
D. Loren auctioned off a blanket his grandmother gave him.
57. A loose thread woven in a Navajo blanket indicates that ________.
A. God’s creation is also imperfect
B. people can exit from horrible situations
C. its owner is sure to have an everlasting life
D. the blanket is really made by hand
58. Why did the family finally decide to move to another state?
A. To reduce the cost of living.
B. To be hidden from their relatives.
C. To change for a better environment.
D. To apply for disability payments again.
59. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Navajo blankets have nice patterns but don’t last long.
B. Loren Krytzer made millions of dollars from disability.
C. Weaving a blanket involves many processes and skills.
D. Loren’s life went from bad to worse because of the windfall.
【答案】56. D 57. B 58. A 59. C
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述的是Krytzer家族在拍卖了祖母送给他的一条毯子之后从贫穷变得富有的故事。
【56题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第一句A California man and his family went from rags to riches after discovering that the blanket given to him by his grandmother was worth a small fortune.（加利福尼亚州的一名男子和他的家人在发现祖母送给他的毯子值一大笔钱后，从赤贫变成了富翁。）以及第一段最后一句The Krytzer family heirloom (传家宝) turned out to be an antique (古老的) Navajo weaving from the 19th century that fetched US$1.5 million at auction (拍卖会).（Krytzer家族的传家宝是19世纪的一件古老的纳瓦霍织物，在拍卖会上卖到了150万美元。）可知，Krytzer家族是拍卖了祖母送给他的一条毯子之后从贫穷变得富有的。故选D。
【57题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句The Krylzers also had a loose thread on their road to riches that allowed them to escape the trap of financial ruin.（Krylzer家族在通往财富的道路上也有一根松了的线，让他们得以逃脱财务破产的陷阱。）可知，一根松散的线织在Navajo的毯子上，表明人们可以从可怕的情况中走出来。故选B。
【58题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money.(具有讽刺意味的是，为了省钱，这家人决定搬到一个更便宜的州。)可知，这家人最终决定搬到另一个州是为了降低生活成本。故选A。
【59题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中They believe that, since only God is perfect, their creations should have some imperfection. Another Navajo belief is that their souls are sewn into every weaving, so they intentionally include a hidden loose thread into each piece.(他们相信，因为只有上帝是完美的，他们的创造应该有一些不完美。纳瓦霍人的另一个信仰是他们的灵魂被缝在每一个编织物中，所以他们故意在每件作品中加上一条隐藏的脱线。)可知，编织毯子涉及许多过程和技巧。故选C。
【点睛】做推理判断题时，对于暗含在文章中的人物的行为动机、事件的因果关系及作者未言明的倾向、意图、态度、观点等要进行合乎逻辑的判断、推理、分析，进一步增强理解能力，抓住材料实质性的东西。本题第3小题，根据最后一段最后一句Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money.(具有讽刺意味的是，为了省钱，这家人决定搬到一个更便宜的州。)可知，这家人最终决定搬到另一个州是为了降低生活成本。故选A。

(B)
Recycling


Recyclable items are waste materials that can be processed to make new products. The recycled materials go through an intense process of separating the materials and converting into reusable products. At Waste Control, we offer a suite of on-site and off-site recycling services to meet the needs of our residential and business customers.
ON-SITE RECYCLING SERVICES
At the Waste Control facility, we have Drop-off Recycling and Buy-back Recycling Centers. The drop-off recycling center is a free service and is located next to the Transfer Station Building entrance. The Buy-Back Recycling Center is located on the north end of the facility and is for customers wishing to be reimbursed(报销，偿还) for their recyclable materials at current market rates.
OFF-SITE RECYCLING SERVICES
We also offer many off-site recycling services to meet your needs. We maintain free drop-off recycling sites throughout the community for common recyclable materials and residential waste oil and antifreeze. We also offer off-site residential roadside recycling and business recycling services.
HOURS & DIRECTIONS
Waste Transfer Station, Drop-off Recycling Center, & Buy-back Recycling Center:
l7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – 7 days a week
Business Office:
l8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Monday through Friday
Holiday Hours:
lThe Business Office is closed on all major holidays (New Year’s Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
lThe Transfer Station is open for self-hauled waste, drop-off recycling, and buy-back recycling for limited hours during holidays. The facility is closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and July 4th–if it falls on a weekend. The facility closes at 12 noon on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and July 4th–if it falls on a weekday. The facility is open on all other holidays.
lWaste collection and roadside recycling services are uninterrupted during holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Years Day. If Christmas Day or New Year’s Day fall on a weekday, there will be no pickup on the holiday and all garbage and recycling services will be moved one day forward from your regularly scheduled pickup for the remainder of the week. For example, if Christmas falls on a Wednesday, customers with regularly scheduled Wednesday service will be picked up on Thursday. Customers with regularly scheduled Thursday service will be picked up on Friday. Customers with regularly scheduled Friday service will be picked up on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday fall prior to the holiday and will be picked up as regularly scheduled.
60. If you wish to be paid back for the recyclable items, you should ________.
A. check the current market rates first
B. take them to the Waste Control facility
C. put them into the roadside recycling sites
D. separate them from waste oil and antifreeze
61. If Christmas Day falls on Tuesday, customers with regularly scheduled Tuesday service will be picked up on ________.
A. Tuesday B. Wednesday C. Thursday D. Friday
62. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Off-site services are not offered to collect business recyclable materials.
B. Waste Transfer Station is open on July 4th morning if it falls on a weekend.
C. The drop-off recycling center is far away from the buy-back recycling center.
D. There is no need for residents to pay for dropping off recyclable materials.
【答案】60. B 61. B 62. D
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章是废物回收中心介绍的他们废物回收的服务项目。包括现场回收服务和非现场回收服务，以及服务时间等信息。
【60题详解】
细节理解题。根据ON-SITE RECYCLING SERVICES中At the Waste Control facility, we have Drop-off Recycling and Buy-back Recycling Centers.（在废物控制设施中，我们有落客回收中心和回购回收中心。）和The Buy-Back Recycling Center is located on the north end of the facility and is for customers wishing to be reimbursed(报销，偿还) for their recyclable materials at current market rates.（回购回收中心位于设施的北端，是为希望按当前市场价格偿还可回收材料的客户而设。）可知，如果你想回收可循环再造的物品，你应把它们送往废物控制设施那里。故选B。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中if Christmas falls on a Wednesday, customers with regularly scheduled Wednesday service will be picked up on Thursday. Customers with regularly scheduled Thursday service will be picked up on Friday. Customers with regularly scheduled Friday service will be picked up on Saturday.（如果圣诞节是在星期三，星期三有定期服务的客户将在星期四被服务。周四有定期服务的客户将在周五被服务。星期五有定期服务的顾客将于星期六被服务。）推知，如果圣诞节是在星期二，星期二有定期服务的顾客将在星期三被服务。故选B。
【62题详解】
推理判断题。根据OFF-SITE RECYCLING SERVICES中We maintain free drop-off recycling sites throughout the community for common recyclable materials and residential waste oil and antifreeze. We also offer off-site residential roadside recycling and business recycling services.（我们在社区内设有免费的废物回收站，收集一般可循环再造物资，以及住宅废油和防冻剂。我们也提供场外的住宅，路边回收和商业回收服务。）可知，居民不需要为运送可回收材料付费。故选D。

(C)
No one knows what the future will look like. New technology and climate change might make the world more different than we can possibly imagine. So we had better keep an open mind and hope for the best.
We have no idea what the job market will look like in 2050. It is generally agreed that machine learning and robotics will change almost every line of work – from producing yoghurt to teaching yoga. However, there are conflicting views about the nature of the change and its urgency. Some believe that within a mere decade or two, billions of people will become economically redundant (多余的). Others maintain that even in the long run automation will keep creating new jobs and greater prosperity for all.
So are we on an edge of a terrifying sudden change, or are such forecasts yet another example of ill-founded Luddite hysteria(勒德分子的歇斯底里)? It is hard to say. Fears that automation will create massive unemployment go back to the nineteenth century, and so far they have never materialized. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, for every job lost to a machine at least one new job was created, and the average standard of living has increased dramatically.
Yet there are good reasons to think that this time it is different, and that machine learning will be a real game changer. Humans have two types of abilities – physical and cognitive(认知的). In the past, machines competed with humans mainly in raw physical abilities, while humans still had a great advantage over machines in cognition. Hence as manual jobs in agriculture and industry were automated, new service jobs emerged that required the kind of cognitive skills only humans possessed: learning, analysing, communicating and above all understanding human emotions. However, AI is now beginning to outperform humans in more and more of these skills, including in the understanding of human emotions.
We don’t know of any third field of activity — beyond the physical and the cognitive — where humans will always maintain a secure advantage. It is crucial to realize that the AI revolution is not just about computers getting faster and smarter. It is fuelled by breakthroughs in the life sciences and the social sciences as well. The better we understand the biochemical mechanisms that support human emotions, desires and choices, the better computers can become in analyzing human behavior, predicting human decisions, and replacing human drivers, bankers and lawyers.
In the last few decades, research in neuroscience and behavioural economics allowed scientists to gain a much better understanding of how humans make decisions. It turned out that our choices of everything from food to mates result not from some mysterious free will, but rather from billions of neurons calculating probabilities within a split second. Boasting ‘human intuition’(直觉) is actually pattern recognition.
63. The second paragraph tells us about ________.
A. predictions about the role of machine learning in future job market
B. the speed at which robotics will take the place of human beings
C. the urgency of creating new jobs with the help of automation
D. the nature of applying new technology to every line of work
64. The underlined expression “ill-founded” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. unidentified B. badly-managed
C. unproven D. ill-intended
65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Lack of job security might force people to pick up machine learning.
B. There is possibility that AI can perform a consulting role as a psychologist.
C. The use of automation will make humans more needed than ever before.
D. A real game changer lies in making computers become faster and smarter.
66. What can be concluded from the passage?
A. AI revolution is similar to the industrial revolution in causing unemployment.
B. It’s crucial that humans maintain an advantage in the third field of activity.
C. The process of human decision is controlled by free will rather than neurons.
D. The nature of preference at first sight is the result of recognizing patterns.
【答案】63. A 64. C 65. B 66. D
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文。没有人知道未来会是什么样子。新技术和气候变化可能会让世界变得比我们想象的更加不同。人工智能越来越多在一些技能上超越人类，包括对人类情感的理解。一见钟情的本质是识别模式的结果。
【63题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句We have no idea what the job market will look like in 2050. It is generally agreed that machine learning and robotics will change almost every line of work – from producing yoghurt to teaching yoga.（我们不知道2050年的就业市场会是什么样子。人们普遍认为，机器学习和机器人技术将改变几乎所有的工作——从生产酸奶到教瑜伽。）可知，第二段告诉我们关于机器学习在未来就业市场中的作用的预测。故选A。
【64题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段中So are we on an edge of a terrifying sudden change, or are such forecasts yet another example of ill-founded Luddite hysteria(勒德分子的歇斯底里)?（那么，我们是正处于一场可怕的突然变化的边缘或者这种预测是毫无根据的卢德主义者歇斯底里的又一个例子?”此处的yet“然而”，表示一种转折，说明前半句的预测还不确定，另外，再根据It is hard to say.（这很难说。）也表明这种预测还未得到证明，由此推知划线词的意思是“毫无根据的，未经证明的”。故选C。
【65题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句AI is now beginning to outperform humans in more and more of these skills, including in the understanding of human emotions.（人工智能现在开始在越来越多的这些技能上超越人类，包括对人类情感的理解。）可知，人工智能有可能扮演心理学家的咨询角色。故选B。
【66题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中It turned out that our choices of everything from food to mates result not from some mysterious free will, but rather from billions of neurons calculating probabilities within a split second. Boasting ‘human intuition’(直觉)is actually pattern recognition.（结果是，从食物到配偶，我们对一切事物的选择并非源自某种神秘的自由意志，而是源自数十亿个神经元在瞬间计算概率。吹嘘“人类直觉”实际上是模式识别。）可知，一见钟情的本质是识别模式的结果。故选D。
【点睛】推理判断题要求在理解原文表面文字信息的基础上，做出一定的推理判断，从而得到文章的隐含意义和深层意义。推理判断题所涉及的内容可能是文中的某一句话，也可能是某几句话，所以，推理题的答案只能是根据原文表面文字信息一步推出的答案：即对原文某一句话或某几句话所作的同义改写或综合。推理判断题的题干中通常含infer,suggest,imply,conclude indicate等标志性词语。 这种题型主要包括细节判断题、态度观点推断题、写作意图推断题、文章出处判断题和猜测想象推断题。本题第4小题，根据最后一段中It turned out that our choices of everything from food to mates result not from some mysterious free will, but rather from billions of neurons calculating probabilities within a split second. Boasting ‘human intuition’(直觉)is actually pattern recognition.（结果是，从食物到配偶，我们对一切事物的选择并非源自某种神秘的自由意志，而是源自数十亿个神经元在瞬间计算概率。吹嘘“人类直觉”实际上是模式识别。）可知，一见钟情的本质是识别模式的结果。故选D。

Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Losing Touch with Nature May Make You Sick
For something that’s not actually a recognized medical condition, Nature-Deficit Disorder (NDD) has gotten a lot of attention since it was first coined in 2005. Writer Richard Louv came up with the term in his book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. _________67_________ Louv explained that children who play outside often are less likely to become ill, stressed, or aggressive compared to those who watch a lot of television and spend most of their free time indoors. Indeed, studies appear to back up that claim by noting that children who spend a significant amount of time outdoors tend to have better mental and physical health. _________68_________ Nevertheless, they may be worsened by staying inside watching TV, playing video games, or being glued to a smartphone. What’s more, research also suggests that getting a nature fix can help boost the immune system.
According to Louv, the effects of NDD can be lessened or even reversed by making sure parents encourage their kids to enjoy playing outdoors as much as they can. _________69_________ Rather, they should lead by example, spending time with them in the park, at the beach, camping, and doing other activities, Louv said. He added that children learn many important and practical skills while interacting with nature, like risk-taking, independence, and decision-making. __________70__________
A. However, mothers and fathers shouldn’t force their kids to go outside or use it as a type of punishment.
B. In turn, this aids in the development of confidence and overall good health.
C. Recent studies focus not so much on what is lost when nature experience fades, but on what is gained through more exposure to natural settings
D. He acknowledges that NDD is mostly a metaphor for a lifestyle lacking in contact with nature.
E. Schools that use outdoor classrooms and other forms of experiential education produce significant student gains in science, language and math.
F. Experts believe that problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (注意力缺乏多动症) can be relieved through contact with nature.
【答案】67. D 68. F
69. A 70. B
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是如果与大自然失去联系可能会使你生病，所以孩子们需要尽可能多地在户外玩耍，这需要父母的鼓励。
【67题详解】
下文提示“Louv解释说，与那些经常看电视、大部分空闲时间都待在室内的孩子相比，经常在户外玩耍的孩子更不容易生病、压力更小、攻击性更小。”承接下文，D项He acknowledges that NDD is mostly a metaphor for a lifestyle lacking in contact with nature.（他承认NDD主要是一种缺乏与自然接触的生活方式的隐喻。）切题。故选D。
【68题详解】
下文提示“然而，待在家里看电视、玩电子游戏或沉迷于智能手机可能会让他们的健康状况恶化。”承接下文，F项Experts believe that problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (注意力缺乏多动症) can be relieved through contact with nature.（专家认为，像注意力缺乏多动症这样的问题可以通过与大自然接触来缓解。）切题。下文中的Nevertheless“然而”，表示转折，将上下句连在一起。故选F。
【69题详解】
上文提示“据Louv说，通过确保父母鼓励孩子尽可能多地在户外玩耍，NDD的影响可以减轻甚至逆转。”承接上文，A项However, mothers and fathers shouldn’t force their kids to go outside or use it as a type of punishment.（然而，父母不应该强迫他们的孩子出去或把它作为一种惩罚。）切题。该项中的However“然而”，表示转折，将上下文连在一起。故选A。
【70题详解】
上文提示“他补充说，孩子们在与大自然互动的过程中学会了许多重要的实用技能，比如冒险、独立和决策。”承接上文，B项In turn, this aids in the development of confidence and overall good health.（反过来，这有助于培养信心和全面良好的健康。）切题。该项中的this指上句的内容，故选B。

IV. Summary Writing
71.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
After you have a long day at school or work, getting a bit of shut-eye on the way home is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. But sleeping too long and ending up way past your destination is a real possibility. According to research from sleep specialists in the US, there are several possible explanations for being able to nap during a train or bus ride and still get off at the right stop.
One theory states that some people have established sleep pattern that allow them to sleep and wake up at precisely the same time each day. That means their body knows when to wake up and get off the train. Another theory is that people are more likely to recognize the name of their stop, so their brain wakes them up when they hear it announced. Alternatively, those who can effectively sleep on the train might actually be waking up at every stop, but not long enough to become conscious until they know they've reached the right place.
These short naps might work for those who are really exhausted, for even a brief rest has the benefit of reducing stress and helping you relax a little. But if you are travelling really far each day, chances are that you will reach rapid eye movement (REM) sleep cycles. According to Dr. Marc Leavey, who has studied this skill, "You're more likely to be tired or disoriented when you wake up from these dreams, so if you're sleeping for longer than 20 minutes, you may find it harder to wake up out of this dream state. If you're in a deep REM sleep, you're more likely to miss your stop or sleep through it.” Not everyone can do it, but some people can run their sleep cycle like clockwork and take a nap on public transportation.
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【答案】Sleep experts are trying to explain why people can nap without missing the stop. Besides fixed sleep pattern and the ability to recognize station names, people don’t become fully awake before they reach the destination. While naps relieve stress and are relaxing, experts warn of possibility of missing the stop if the nap is longer than 20 minutes.
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇概要写作。
【详解】这是一篇概要写作。“概”即“大略”，“要”即“重要内容”。首先必须要读懂原文，分析原文结构，然后把文章重点表达出来。文章首先指出在火车或公交车上打盹，却能在正确的车站下车这种现象，然后第二段给出两种理论解释，第三段指出小睡的作用及这种现象的例外。根据分析的文章结构和内容要点撰写概要，概要由以下三个部分组成：
第一部分：现象具体表现的关键信息；
第二部分：现象的分析或说明等主题句及支持性细节的关键信息；
第三部分：文本所提供的影响、评论等其他信息。
然后用精炼的语言连接、润色每个部分。
最后一步，认真检查。自检标准：现象的具体表现，以及围绕其进行分析、评论的主题句与支持性细节的关键词句。
【点睛】这是一篇概要写作。内容概括全面，语言精练，层次分明，文中使用高级句子。Sleep experts are trying to explain why people can nap without missing the stop.句中使用why引导的宾语从句；fixed sleep pattern and the ability to recognize station names, people don’t become fully awake before they reach the destination.过去分词作时间状语；While naps relieve stress and are relaxing, experts warn of possibility of missing the stop if the nap is longer than 20 minutes.句中while引导的让步状语从句和if引导的条件状语从句完美结合。

V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
72. 出乎我意料的是收纳盒可以这么方便地使东西变得井井有条。(keep)
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73. 作为一名成年人，你一旦签下协议，就应该承担履行承诺的责任。(assume)
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74. 学生在小组讨论中越投入就越有信心完成后续的高要求任务。(engage)
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75. 不管意图如何, 表扬对学生有着积极的影响，使他们能作出更多的努力并且更有信心地面对将来的挑战。(regardless)
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【答案】72. Out of my expectation, storage boxes make it so easy to keep things organized.
73. As an adult, you should assume the responsibility of fulfilling your promise once you have signed an agreement.
74. The more engaged students are in the group discussion, the more confident they will be of completing the following demanding task.
75. Regardless of the intentions, praise has a positive effect on the students, enabling them to make greater efforts and face future challenges with more confidence.
【解析】
【72题详解】
此处是“keep+宾语+过去分词作宾语补足语”结构，结合所给汉语可知答案为Out of my expectation, storage boxes make it so easy to keep things organized.
【73题详解】
此处assume“承担”，且once“一旦”引导条件状语从句，结合所给汉语可知答案为As an adult, you should assume the responsibility of fulfilling your promise once you have signed an agreement.
【74题详解】
此处be engaged in“从事于，忙于”，且句中使用the +比较级，the +比较级 结合所给汉语可知答案为The more engaged students are in the group discussion, the more confident they will be of completing the following demanding task.
【75题详解】
此处Regardless of“不管，不顾”，且句中使用现在分词作结果状语， 结合所给汉语可知答案为Regardless of the intentions, praise has a positive effect on the students, enabling them to make greater efforts and face future challenges with more confidence.

VI. Guided Writing
76.随着互联网的发展和普及，网络购物在中国也变得越来越普遍了，甚至已经成了我们日常生活的一部分了。相信同学们身边一定有不少同络进行购物了，比如淘宝网等，但是网络购物究竟有何利弊呢? 请写一篇短文，谈谈网上购物的好处与坏处。
【答案】With the development of the Internet and the popularization of computers, shopping on the Internet has become a commonplace in our life. Here consumers can buy almost everything they need.
Shopping on the Internet has a lot of advantages, of which the most important is perhaps its convenience. People don't have to waste a lot of their energy and precious time to go from one shop to another to choose the commodities they like. This is especially desirable to the old, the sick and the busy people who cannot go to the shops in person. The goods come in all shapes, sizes and colors on the Internet. All they need to do is sit in front of their computers and click the mouse. The commodities they order will be delivered to them promptly.
However, shopping on the Internet also has its disadvantages. The first disadvantage is that the consumers can't see the goods or try them on personally. Sometimes, the real goods may not be the same as what they have seen on the computer. The second disadvantage is that some shops on the Internet are not registered. They will never deliver anything to you after they get the money from you. Once cheated, you will find that you have nowhere to go to complain.
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇谈论“网上购物利与弊”的话题。
【详解】第1步：根据提示可知：随着互联网的发展和普及，网络购物在中国也变得越来越普遍了，甚至已经成了我们日常生活的一部分了。相信同学们身边一定有不少同络进行购物了，比如淘宝网等，但是网络购物究竟有何利弊呢? 请写一篇短文，谈谈网上购物的好处与坏处。
第2步：根据写作要求，确定关键词（组），如：With the development of the Internet and the popularization of computers（随着互联网的发展和普及）；waste a lot of their energy and precious time（浪费大量的精力和时间）；go to the shops in person（亲自去商店）；can't see the goods or try them on personally（不能亲眼看到物品和试穿）；等。
第3步：根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。
第4步：连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰，保持整洁美观的卷面是非常重要的。
【点睛】本文内容完整，“网上购物的利与弊”分析的透彻，且语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。另外全文中没有中国式英语的句式，显示了很高的驾驭英语的能力。同时文中使用高级句子。shopping on the Internet has become a commonplace in our life.动名词作主语；Shopping on the Internet has a lot of advantages, of which the most important is perhaps its convenience.句中使用非限制性定语从句；The first disadvantage is that the consumers can't see the goods or try them on personally.句中that引导表语从句。