1、版高考英语话题版大一轮复习讲义阶段检测卷九阶段检测卷(九)第卷第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AIf you are interested in studying at an American university，you have to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language.The test is widely known as the TOEFL.It is the most widely used
2、 language exam for American universities.There are two major kinds of the TOEFL test.The first is the IBT，or Internetbased Test.It is offered in most of the world and accepted by nearly every university and scholarship program in the United States.The other kind of the test is called the Paperbased
3、Test or PBT.The PBT is less costly to take and does not require use of the Internet.But how to get started with TOEFL？Here are some tips.Plan aheadIt takes a long time to improve your TOEFL score.Do not expect a big lift in your test results after two weeks.You will have to spend a lot of time and e
4、nergy.Master the basics firstYou should have to be good at basic English before you take the test.If you score below 500 on the PBT or 70 on the IBT，study for a few months and come back to the TOEFL later.Get a study guideIt is easy to find study guides for the IBT.Pearson，Barrons，ETS，and Kaplan all
5、 produce quality materials.Take a practice test once or twice a month.The best study guides will have explanations in the answer key.Use outside resourcesRemember，you are learning a language，not a test.You can improve your TOEFL score by making English part of your daily life.Some simple ways are li
6、stening to English speakers，watching movies and reading newspapers.Some others are reading English textbooks，sending and reading text messages in English，and writing online in English.The best way to do well on the TOEFL is to know English well.The real goal of the test is to measure how well a stud
7、ent can communicate in Englishspeaking classroom.If you want to know more，please click here.21If you want to study in an America university，you have to .Abe very rich and work hardBbe well prepared to take the TOEFL testCask an English teacher to help youDprepare for a month before taking the TOEFL
8、test答案B解析细节理解题。根据第一段“If you are interested in studying at an American university，you have to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language.”可知，如果想去美国留学，必须参加托福考试，故选B。22From the passage we can learn that .Athe IBT is more expensive to take and requires use of the InternetBPearson is a person who teac
9、hes quality materialsCif you score 500 on the PBT，you can pass the TOEFL testDif you are good at reading，you can pass the TOEFL test答案A解析推理判断题。根据第二段“There are two major kinds of the TOEFL test.The first is the IBT.The PBT is less costly to take and does not require use of the Internet.”可知，托福考试分为两种，一
10、种是网上考试，一种是纸质考试，后者(PBT)不需要用到互联网，花费也(比前者)更低，由此可推断前者(IBT)花费较高，需要用互联网。故选A。23The real purpose of the TOEFL is to ，according to the passage.Aget more foreign students to study in American universitiesBlet foreign students know more about American universitiesCmeasure ones communicating ability in EnglishD
11、improve foreign students skills of taking tests答案C解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The real goal of the test is to measure how well a student can communicate in Englishspeaking classroom.”可知，托福考试的真正目的是测试学生能用英语进行交流的程度，故选C。24Where does the passage most probably come from?AA website. BA lesson.CA science book. DA novel
12、.答案A解析文章出处题。文章介绍了什么是托福考试，并给出了一些准备托福考试的建议，根据最后一段“If you want to know more，please click here.”中的click可知，这是来自网络的一篇文章，故选A。BJapans youth are losing interest in science and as a result，threatening the nations industrial progress.According to Japan Science and Technology Agency，young Japanese are surrounde
13、d by hightech devices(设备)，but are not interested in how they work.Japanese businesses have succeeded partly because theyve a great many engineers.A drop in interest could lead to a decline in their numbers and quality.“In the past，the young had a big interest in science and technology，” said Hirano，
14、director of the agencys policy department.There are two main reasons for the problem.The first is known as “black box syndrome” of modern technology.Electronic devices depend on tiny silicon chips，which can only be made in big factories，whose workings cant be seen by the eyes.The devices，unlike mach
15、ines of the past driven by gears and wheels，are simply boxes.Young Japanese，brought up on video games and at home with computers，enjoy using modern technology，but this is a passive interest and different from the curiosity about how things work.“You need an active interest to get interested in scien
16、ce.This is declining in the young，” said Hirano.About twothirds of Japanese in their 20s use PCs，twice the number of those in their 50s.But only 40% of those in their 20s say they are interested in news about science and technology，compared to 60% of the 50 to 60 year olds.“Another reason for it is
17、that life in modern Japan is too comfortable，”he said，“A wealthy society reduces peoples desire to modernize and develop their country.To a degree，you cant avoid this when the fruits of science and technology are fully developed.” Similarly，science in Europe and the US has also suffered a lack of in
18、terest.25Japanese youths interest in science is dropping probably because .Ascientists dont make much money in JapanBthere are too many scientists in Japan alreadyCscience is more difficult for young people to learnDtheyre not curious about how hightech devices work答案D解析细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，日本的年轻人对科学的兴趣
19、减弱是因为他们对高科技产品的运作方式不感兴趣。26The underlined word “their” in Paragraph 2 refers to .AJapanese businesses BJapanese engineersCJapans youths Dhightech devices答案B解析代词指代题。根据第二段前两句可知，日本企业成功的部分原因是有大量的工程师。而日本的年轻人对科学的兴趣日益下降可能会导致工程师数量的减少和素质的降低。故their指代“日本工程师们的”。27Why does science meet the same problem in Japan，th
20、e US and Europe?APeople are satisfied with the convenience hightech devices bring to them.BPeople believe they dont need to develop their science any more.CPeople think hightech devices destroys the environment.DPeople dont want to live the modernized life.答案A解析细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，一个富裕的社会会降低人们发展国家的欲望，也就是
21、说，人们的生活太过安逸。在欧洲和美国出现同样的问题也是同样道理。CAsk anyone what is the most difficult part of changing their lifestyle habits and they are most likely to say，“staying motivated”But a 36yearold professor from Carnegie Mellon University claims it may have the answer in the form of robot weight loss coach that dishes
22、 out daily health advice and encouragement.Autom is the work of Robotics trends，a company which claims to be a pioneer in commercial sociallyinteractive robots.The robot，which stands around 38 centimeters tall，has a head that swivels(转动)，blue eyes，and a touch screen which allows the user to input in
23、formation daily about exercise and diet.Its creators say Autom will have daily conversation with its user lasting up to five minutes，giving feedback and encouragement.Over time，it will interact more with the user as it gathers more information about them.Cory Kidd，a research team manager with the Fe
24、deral Emergency Management Agency，claims research has shown that people find robots a more credible source of information than onscreenbased character.In a controlled study in Pittsburgh City Council,15 dieters were given Autom for six weeks.Another 15 received a touchscreen computer with identical
25、software and 15 were given a paper log.The study found，people using the robot were more likely to stick with their diets longer，in fact twice as long as those using just a paper log.“While not one person among the computer or paper groups continued past six weeks，most who had Autom did not want to g
26、ive her back at the conclusion of the study，” he said.The bottom line is that a robot creates a more powerful and longlasting relationship with the user than a character on the screen.Autom is expected to go on sale later this year in the United States for around 500.The robots which speak and under
27、stand Cantonese and Mandarin in addition to English according to the demands are also being developed.28Whats the passage mainly about?AThe automated way to motivation.BThe development of Autom.CThe working principle of robot.DThe way to change the lifestyle habits.答案A解析主旨大意题。通读全文可知这种机器人能给人们激励。特别是第一
28、段第一句“Ask anyone what is the most difficult part of changing their lifestyle habits and they are most likely to say，staying motivated”开门见山提出这种机器人的设计目的，下文进行了验证。29What can we know about the controlled study?AThe subjects were divided by two.BEvery person with Autom continued past six weeks.CThe study w
29、as led by Cory Kidd.DPeople using Autom gained more benefit than other people.答案D解析细节理解题。本题考查实验的相关内容。通过第五段和第六段可知实验是在三组内进行，所以A项错误；通过第六段第一句话可知B项错误；第四段只是说“Cory Kidd，a research team manager”，并没有说他领导进行了这个实验；实验的结论为D项。30Which institution is responsible for the development of Autom?ACarnegie Mellon Universi
30、ty.BRobotics trends.CFederal Emergency Management Agency.DPittsburgh City Council.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话“Autom is the work of Robotics trends.”可知是Robotics trends研发出这种机器人。31What can we infer from the passage?AThe robot cant speak English except Cantonese and Mandarin.BThe robot that can speak many lang
31、uages has been popular with the users.CThe robot can help people change their lifestyle habits.DThe robots that can speak many languages meet the demand of the customers.答案C解析推理判断题。根据文章可知这种机器人并没有真正投入生产和使用，排除选项B；根据最后一段可知选项A错误；选项D是最后一段的具体信息，同时表述也不准确，只是提到了能说三种语言而不是能说多种语言的机器人正在研发中。根据第一段的开始和后面的阐述可知C项正确。D
32、I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job.I also think my work is important.There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career.I wasnt an excellent student because I didnt do much schoolwork.In my final term I started thinking what I might do and
