Unit 2 Cloning
第二部分： 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。
21. —Did you enjoy the party last night?
—_____! Everybody was in high spirits.
A. Not a little B. Not a bit
C. I couldn’t agree more D. I don’t believe so
22. Many people are in _____ favour of the view that _____ media are to blame for starting the rumors.
A. the; 不填 B. 不填; 不填 C. the; the D. 不填; the
23. Sally is very _____ and she’s always letting you know what she’s thinking.
A. conservative B. straightforward C. reasonable D. ambitious
24. Liu Lei insisted that he merely did what everybody would have done and strongly objected _____ a hero.
A. calling B. to calling C. being called D. to being called
25. All my sister’s hard work _____ in the end; she finally got a PHD in medicine.
A. paid off B. gave out
C. broke down D. faded away
26. —It’s beginning to clear up now. What shall we do this afternoon?
—We _____ go out for a walk by the river if you don’t mind.
A. would B. must C. could D. should
27. The CEO put pressure on the managers at the sales conference, and they, _____, put pressure on their sales teams.
A. in vain B. in relief C. in turn D. in time
28. Anyone, except professional experts, was forbidden _____ close to the bag found behind the dustbin.
A. getting B. to get C. got D. to getting
29. A regulation has recently been made in the school _____ students shall not take
cellphones into the classroom.
A. that B. where C. whose D. which
30. We’ll bring the man to court when enough evidence is _____.
A. analysed B. accumulated C. achieved D. attached
31. It was a year later _____ the villagers realized that they had been cheated of all their money.
A. before B. when C. after D. that
32. —Why didn’t you answer me when I called you this morning?
—Oh, sorry. I _____ for a new job.
A. interviewed B. was interviewing
C. was interviewed D. was being interviewed
33. You have to follow the correct _____ to succeed in the experiment.
A. route B. procedure
C. indication D. illustration
34. _____ worries Katy very much was that her mum has been out of condition recently.
A. Who B. Which C. What D. That
35. Though we are far away from our uncle, we visit him _____.
A. ahead of time B. for a time
C. from time to time D. at the same time
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Step away
My dad died last year. You can probably imagine the frustration (沮丧), the 36 , the unexpected flood of tears that have filled the twelve months since then. With him 37, I had to be in charge of family issues. It 38 that I had to be the grown up.
All through my life my father had 39 been stepping away from me. Not in a neglectful (疏忽的) way, but in a way that kept me 40 .
When I took my first baby steps, he would have 41 me. The next time I 42, he
held out his hands and, as I moved forward, he took a step back and I took another 43 !
In the old, cold, public swimming baths I swam towards the deep end, safe in the 44 that Dad was right in front, backing away from me 45 I completed that first length. He held the seat of my bicycle until he thought I was 46 . And then, without me even 47 it, he let go and stepped away.
Many times, through my 48 teenage years, Dad would survey my latest disaster and go red in the 49 , then he’d walk away and leave me, ashamed and embarrassed, to 50 it or learn from it.
When my own children came along he wasn’t 51 to tell me how he thought I should 52 them. Then he would shrug and back away with the words, “But it’s your 53.”
Now, I’m a husband, a father, and a grandfather. I was all of that before Dad died. I like to think, in our time together, he’d 54 me all he could about being a 55 man like him.
From that point on it was all up to me ... so he stepped away.
36. A. confidence B. patience C. danger D. anger
37. A. weak B. wounded C. gone D. sick
38. A. meant B. announced C. reported D. proved
39. A. once B. still C. always D. already
40. A. reaching out B. moving forward C. setting off D. getting up
41. A. accepted B. invited C. pushed D. caught
42. A. tried B. smiled C. stopped D. arrived
43. A. seat B. step C. chance D. test
44. A. knowledge B. dream C. plan D. promise
45. A. if B. but C. as D. though
46. A. free B. calm C. full D. ready
47. A. refusing B. realizing C. hearing D. gaining
48. A. confused B. exciting C. wonderful D. unbelievable
49. A. mind B. hand C. face D. mouth
50. A. prevent B. reduce C. doubt D. fix
51. A. slow B. stupid C. nervous D. bad
52. A. respect B. raise C. feed D. warn
53. A. discovery B. memory C. preparation D. decision
54. A. awarded B. lent C. taught D. paid
55. A. healthy B. good C. polite D. strict
第三部分： 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。
A ★
It took me several years to realize that my black skin is beautiful and I have accepted the fact that indeed black is beautiful now. This skin I have been in for so many years determined my self worth.
I had so many factors “against” me in my mind when I was a little girl. I was a tall, thin, dark skinned girl with a gap tooth smile. Growing up, the only role model that I had was my mother, who has beautiful deep brown complexion (肤色). It’s amazing how I could find beauty in my mother’s complexion but not my own. One of the most outstanding memories of my childhood is the words “Oh, she is so cute for a dark skinned little girl.” People spoke as if I wasn’t in the room, as if I couldn’t hear.
From a young age, I felt ashamed that my black color wasn’t good enough, so I buried myself in books to stay away from the mirror. I knew that my education would and could take me further than my looks. I stopped watching TV, absorbed in my studies and I was happy with my decision. Now I have been admitted to my ideal Coppin State University, which is for black students and has a long history.
It wasn’t until I was at age 16 that I officially decided to fix my deep rooted issue about my dark complexion. I had been brainwashed to subscribe to the European standard of beauty for so many years. I no longer accept this standard, because I set my own. My black is beautiful including my full lips, the wideness of my nose, and the intensity (明亮) of my eyes. I believe that there are plenty of beautiful dark skinned women in the world.
56. When the author was young, she _____.
A. realized the importance of good memory
B. didn’t mind others saying she was black
C. accepted the European standard of beauty
D. didn’t think her mother was very beautiful
57. In childhood how did the author break away from not liking her looks?
A. She turned her attention to her studies.
B. She watched TV and read books.
C. She attended a school for black people.
D. She broke all her mirrors.
58. The author writes the text mainly to tell readers _____.
A. the change of her attitudes toward her complexion
B. varied standards of beauty in different periods
C. how her appearance helped her to succeed
D. why she thinks black skin is beautiful
B ★★
Nia fitness class
A unique combination of yoga, dance and martial arts techniques, Nia is a new form of fitness designed for people of all fitness levels to open up their body and relax.
When: Every Wednesday 5-6 pm
Cost: 100 yuan for one class, 500 yuan for six
Contact: 135-2299-3724
Where: D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment, Xing Fu Cun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District
The Red Detachment of Women
Part of the closing ceremony for the 11th “Meet in Beijing” Arts Festival, the China National Ballet will be performing The Red Detachment of Women, one of the most successful full-length Chinese ballets.
When: May 25, 7:30 pm
Cost: 80-1,080 yuan
Contact: 6417-7845, ponypiaoen@hotmail.com
Where: Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District
Student rock
College bands Las Vegas, Strange July, Wet Sand, Poshangcun and Ganrao Diantai will take the stage at D-22 to show some of the best talent.
With many of Beijing’s best underground bands getting their start at D-22, it’s a place to experience new sounds, faces and performances inspired by the city’s youngest talent.
When: May 27, 8:30 pm
Cost: 20 yuan
Contact: 6265-3177
Where: D-22, 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District
Speed dating “on wheels”
The speed dating industry is not new in China. All speed dating is the same: small tables, pleasant environment, nervous people.
Speed dating “on wheels” is a new form of speed dating. The details: Chinese rickshaws (人力车) will drive you around the romantic places at Houhai Lake, stopping to make a change.
This traditional atmosphere will bring more romance to the old, boring speed dating.
When: June 5, 2-4 pm
Cost: 150 yuan (rickshaws and bar included)
Where: Houhai Lake
59. If a couple want to attend two Nia fitness classes, they need to pay _____.
A. 100 yuan B. 200 yuan
C. 300 yuan D. 400 yuan
60. Which of the following about the speed dating “on wheels” is TRUE?
A. It is not new in China.
B. It lasts a whole day on June 5.
C. It is suitable for nervous people and old people.
D. It will not cost people extra money to take rickshaws.
61. Which of the following activities can you attend if you are available on the evening of May 27?
A. Student rock.
B. The Red Detachment of Women.
C. Nia fitness class.
D. Speed dating “on wheels”.
62. If you want to enjoy the ballet performance, you should go to _____.
A. D-1F Jinxiuyuan Apartment
B. Houhai Lake
C. Poly Plaza
D. D-22
C ★★★
Not all consumers share the same attitudes toward animal cloning, which can be seen in the latest research from Sean Fox, Kansas State University professor. Much of Fox’s research focuses on consumers’ attitudes toward food safety. He worked with Shonda Anderson, a recent master’s graduate, to explore consumers’ attitudes toward cloned animals.
“We’re interested in finding out how different groups of consumers react to products from cloned animals,” Fox said. “We’re also interested in how those reactions differed between countries.”
Fox and Anderson surveyed Kansas State undergraduates in agriculture, English and sociology classes. They also surveyed agriculture students at University College Dublin in Ireland and Ecole Superieure d’Agriculture in Purpan, France. The survey asked participants (参与者) about their possibility of buying and eating meat and other products from cloned animals.
Results showed that Americans were more accepting of cloned products than Europeans. Other findings include:
● Students in Ireland and France were less likely to consume cloned products than Kansas-State students.
● At Kansas State, sociology and English students were less likely to consume cloned products than agriculture students.
● Participants were more likely to consume cloned products after learning that cloned animal products have no safety risk.
More of the European students were concerned about cloning from a moral perspective, while the American students were more concerned about food safety. The strength of opposition to cloning was much stronger from those who morally opposed cloning than from those who opposed it for food safety concerns. The survey also found that women were less likely to buy cloned products, and people familiar with science were more accepting of cloned products.
“Results suggest that a large number of people do have concerns about cloning from a moral perspective,” Fox said. “It’ll be important if these products come to market because we would expect to see a large number of people avoiding them.”
63. The participants in Sean Fox’s survey were mainly _____.
A. colleagues of Sean Fox
B. students in three different places
C. consumers interested in cloned products
D. people of different professions in three countries
64. Which of the following is TRUE about the possibility of buying cloned products?
A. Female consumers﹥Male consumers.
B. Irish students﹥Kansas-State students.
C. English majors﹥Agriculture majors.
D. Agriculture majors﹥Sociology majors.
65. According to the survey, which of the following may affect consumers’ attitudes toward cloned products?
A. The type of cloned products.
B. The safety of cloned products.
C. The price of cloned products.
D. The taste of cloned products.
66. It can be inferred that Sean Fox’s survey results will help _____.
A. learn more about cloned products
B. make cloned products much safer
C. predict the market for cloned products
D. develop new types of cloned products
D ★★
The Hope diamond is an unusual blue-gray precious stone that is believed to have been mined in Golconda, India. The French jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier bought a 112-carat (克拉) stone, which he brought home to France. Historians believe that King Louis XIV purchased the diamond in 1668. The diamond was eventually recut, and a large part of it, called the French Blue, disappeared in a robbery in 1792 during the French Revolution.
No one knows for certain the path of the diamond after the robbery. In 1812, however, it was reported that a London diamond seller had a large blue diamond. Experts believed that it was the French Blue and that it had been recut. Later, King George IV of England owned the diamond, which was sold after he died.
By 1839 the stone belonged to Henry Philip Hope, a London banker. While Hope had the stone, it was named the Hope diamond. Relatives inherited (继承) the diamond after Hope’s death. It was passed along through several generations when Lord Francis Hope decided to sell the diamond to pay off his debts in 1901.
The next owner took it to Paris. It was sold and then resold to Pierre Cartier, a famous jeweler. In 1912, he sold it to Evalyn Walsh McLean, a wealthy woman in Washington, DC, who later had it set in a necklace.
In 1949, after Mrs. McLean’s death, the Hope diamond was sold to a well-known jeweler named Harry Winston. Winston exhibited the famous diamond at many events, but he never sold it. Instead, he decided to donate it to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. The Smithsonian Institution is a large group of different museums and scientific institutions in Washington, DC.
Ever since then, the Hope diamond has been part of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. Because of its size, 45.52 carats, and its unusual blue coloring, it is breathtaking to see in person. It has been seen b
y millions of visitors.
67. According to the text, the French Blue _____.
A. was named by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
B. was a precious stone weighing 112 carats
C. belonged to King George IV in 1668
D. appeared in Britain after it was robbed
68. We know from the text that the Hope diamond _____.
A. is larger than the French Blue
B. was named by Francis Hope
C. is now in the United States
D. was set in a necklace by Cartier
69. Who owned the Hope diamond for the longest time?
A. The French kings.
B. The Hope family.
C. Mrs. McLean.
D. Harry Winston.
70. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To show the history of a famous diamond.
B. To describe the beauty of the Hope diamond.
C. To discuss the influence of the French Blue.
D. To introduce some important precious stones.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
Keep skills sharp during winter break
Winter break means being free from homework and daily lessons. But before you know it, the holidays will be over and it will be back to the bus stop. 71 Try these family-friendly activities to keep skills sharp during winter vacation:
* Read for pleasure. Whether your child is in the mood for holiday stories like The Night Before Christmas or the newest one from his favorite series, winter break
provides the perfect chance to put away schoolbooks and read for fun. 72 You can gather in front of the fire to take turns reading from classic tales.
* 73 Chances are many of your family’s favorite board and card games strengthen skills such as counting, reading, and drawing. Gather the group to play games you usually don’t have time for on school nights.
* Keep up reasonable bedtimes. 74 A few days before school starts up again, ease back into the regular bedtime schedule so your child can start the year bright-eyed.
* Let kids help with online shopping. Need a last-minute gift for Grandma or Uncle Joe? Log onto your favorite shopping sites and let your child help you select presents. 75
* Write thank-you notes. Writing notes of appreciation to gift-givers not only teaches your child gratitude, but also helps them polish writing and spelling skills.
A. Have a family game night.
B. Have a family get together.
C. Encourage relatives to give books as holiday gifts.
D. This helps children work on their computer and research skills.
E. Help your child stay at the top of his class during the vacation.
F. With no school to get up for, you are likely to let kids become night owls.
G. To prepare for a successful second term, don’t let school skills slide completely.
第四部分： 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
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。
I heard a story about Joan, who was in the army during World War Ⅱ. One evening she had met an officer named David, who told herself that he would leave for the front. He added, “I’d be very happier if we could write to each other.” Joan agreed, and they wrote for several month. Then his letters stopped. Later, Joan received the letter from another officer, telling her that David had been wounded but was in an army hospital. Joan decided go to the hospital to see David immediately. She came to the hospital, only to be told that only relatives were allowing to visit patients here. She then said to a nurse, “I’m David’s sister.” Feeling surprising, the nurse said, “I’m his mother.”
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Jack问了你一个有趣的问题：如果你可以拥有一个你的克隆体，期限为一天，你会让它做什么？请根据自己的实际情况，发挥想象，给他回一封邮件。
注意：
1. 词数：100-120；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头、结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
You asked me a very interesting question. If I could have a clone of myself for one day, I would have it do the following for me.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________
That’s my answer to the question. What about you?
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案:
21-25 ADBDA 26-30 CCBAB
31-35 DDBCC 36-40 DCACB
41-45 DABAC 46-50 DBACD
51-55 ABDCB 56-60 CAADD
61-65 ACBDB 66-70 CDCBA
71-75 GCAFD
76. ... she had met an officer ... 去掉had
77. ... who told herself that ... herself → her
78.... I’d be very happier if ... happier → happy
79. ... wrote several month. month → months
80. ... received the letter from ... the → a
81. ... but was in an ... but → and
82. Joan decided go to ... decided后加to
83. ... were allowing to ... allowing → allowed
84. ... visit patients here. here → there
85. Feeling surprising, the nurse ... surprising → surprised
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
You asked me a very interesting question. If I could have a clone of myself for one day, I would have it do the following for me.
In the morning, it will accompany my grandfather for a walk outside. My grandfather retired a few years ago and he’s very concerned about my study, so it will tell him how I’m getting along with my study while they are taking a walk.
In the afternoon, it’ll be busy at home, cleaning and tidying the rooms. Occupied with my study, I have little time to help with the housework. Though very busy with their work, my parents still spare time to keep the house tidy. As their only son, I hope to share some housework.
In the evening, it will have a talk with my parents and tell them how thankful I am for being their son.
That’s my answer to the question. What about you?
Yours,
Li Hua
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