C

Over the next 50 years, it will become hard to tell the difference between the human and the machine. All body parts will be replaceable. Computers will be able to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way as the human brain does. They will then produce false people exactly like originals. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves, so we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. We can also choose to live for as long as we want.

By 2070, once one of you is copied, you will just have to press control “D” and you will have two of you. If you want 500, select 500. Naturally, when duplicates are running around all over the place, there will be a food problem. Corrections will have to be made with how you eat. Your duplicates will have to combine vitamins with something we have in abundance(丰富). The most practical choice would be junk. Your corrected duplicate will be designed to eat junk like a goat. But don’t worry, your taste changes and sense of smell will be adapted, so you will really enjoy it. You will want to eat lots of junk. When it becomes possible to do a spirit move, they will figure out how to do them automatically. So you will be able to live within whichever duplicate you want, whenever you want and as long as you want.

51. What will a computer be like in the future?

A. It will function like the human brain.

B. It will work with the human brain.

C. It will use the human brain.

D. It will replace the human brain.

52. The underline word “duplicate” in paragraph 1 probably means_______.

A. the same person B. original

C. a person exactly like another D. an exact copy of a person

53. We can know from the first passage that people will be ________ in the future.

A. dangerous B. permanent C. false D. unnatural

54. Which of the following is TRUE according to the 2nd paragraph?

A.“D” can stand for “double”. B. “D” is stopped from running around.

C. People will go hungry. D. People will feed on waste.

55. The second paragraph is mainly about________.

A. a food problem B. a spirit move

C. duplicated people D. future humans

D

Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the well-being (health and happiness) of local inhabitants.

Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.

On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first-class roads and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international-class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel will lose money.

Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many support facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.

56. Which of the following has most probably been discussed in the paragraph that goes before the passage?

A. It is extremely important to develop tourism.

B. Building roads and hotels is essential.

C. Support facilities are highly necessary.

D. Planning is of great importance to tourism.

57. Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT .

A. a bad impact on other industries

B. a change of tourists’ customs

C. over crowded of places of interest

D. pressure on traffic

58. Not enough tourism can lead to .

A. an increase of unemployment

B. a decrease in tourist attractions

C. the higher cost of support facilities

D. a rise in price and a fall in pay

59. It is good for local people to be well aware that tourism will .

A. use up large amount of water

B. weaken their economy

C. help establish their traditions

D. help improve their life

60. The word “handle” in the last paragraph most probably means .

A. carry away B. pick up C. get in D. take down

第二节：信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关的信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

A. Toyota Electron - 2012 (new): Toyota's new car is both powerful and economical. Using a combination of fuel and electricity this car will not only save money on petrol bills, but it will also save the environment. Has air conditioner and leather seats.

Price: $17,500

B. BMW Series 7 - 20012 (new): Judged the "Car of Year" by Wheels Magazine this is the best high-class car on the market. It is big enough for 5 people but is smooth and fast. Has all the latest safety equipment and computer mapping system.

Price: $84,900

C. Porsche 911 - 2012 (new): This newest Porsche is packed with the latest safety equipment and engine technology. It can hold 2 people and the roof can come down automatically for you to enjoy the fresh air. Has DVD entertainment system and computer mapping system.

Price: $72,000

D. Chrysler Minibus - 2010 (second-hand): With its unique seating design, this vehicle can hold up to 14 people. Silver outside with black leather inside and in excellent condition. Has 2 automatic sliding doors plus DVD entertainment system.

Price: $19,200

E. Ford Fairlane - 2007 (second-hand): With a traditional Ford design, this car is dark blue and is an ideal second car for the family. Mechanically in good condition. Has air-conditioner and CD player.

Price: $6,900

F. Honda Civic - 2006 (second-hand): This small, white, two-door car is easy to park and cheap to run. Inside and outside both in excellent condition. It uses very little fuel and is the perfect car for city driving. Has CD player.

Price: $2,500

请阅读下列购车者的信息，然后匹配购车者与拟购买的汽车：

61. Robert Anderson. Robert has just been appointed the manager of a large international company. He wants to get a car that will impress his business colleagues yet is also suitable for transporting his wife and three children.

62. Julie Sunderland. Julie has recently moved into the city where she is studying. She needs a car that is cheap to buy and run so she can get to university and to her part-time job.

63. Bill Woodward. Bill is the coach of the local football team and needs a car that can take the players and equipment to and from their games.

64. Mary Alderson. Mary's rich dad promised he would buy her a new car for graduating from university. She wants something that is safe, that will allow her to enjoy listening to music and show off to her friends.

65. Kate Power. Kate needs to get a car to travel to her new job; But she feels guilty about the pollution she will cause so she wants a car that will do the least amount of harm to the environment.

第三部分 写作(共两节2小题，满分40分)

第一节 基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)

伴随着网络电影的普及，很少有人愿意去电影院看电影了。 请针对这一现象并结合表格内容，比较网络电影和影院电影的优劣，并发表自己的看法。

【写作内容】

类别 观点

网络电影 可随时观看，更方便;能重复一些精彩片段;不用花钱买票，经济;但是下载需要时间，且有时网速慢，画面不清晰。

影院电影 第一时间看到最新最清晰的电影;音响效果好;但是排队买票麻烦，票价过高。

你的观点 ?

[写作要求]

1. 只能用5个句子表达全部内容

2. 参考词汇：image图像; spiritual精神的，心灵的

[评分标准]

句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。

第二节 读写任务(共1小题;满分25分)

阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Which is the best lifestyle in the young generation’s mind? Living in the city or staying in the country? According to researchers at Berkeley University, who conducted a survey of 324 students, the answers vary from person to person. The researchers collected some of the students’ opinions and also offered possible explanations for choices.

“ In the city, there are many things for us to do. We can go to the cinema if we like. There are so many cinemas and we have lots of choices. You can also meet many interesting people from all walks of life, and from many different countries. It is clear that most people agree with me because most people choose to live in cities.” said Chatman, a student who is studying computer science. And his opinion is shared by many people.

However, some others, on the other hand, hold another opinion. Malka is one of them. “ I would hate to leave the country and go to live in a crowded city. We have no factories to pollute the air. And there are fewer cars producing carbon monoxide fumes. Our food is fresh because we get our fruit, vegetables and meat from the local area nearby. Country kids could spend a lot of time outdoors and play with neighbours. I have a great life in the country and I like to live in the country forever.”

[写作内容]

1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。

2.然后以120个词谈谈你的看法，内容包括：

1)你愿意生活在城市还是乡村?谈谈你的看法;

2)阐述你选择居住在城市(或乡村)的理由。

[写作要求]

1.在作文中使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文的句子。

2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

高 二 英 语 参 考 答 案

单项选择 1-5 ABCAC 6-10 ABDCD 11-15CADAB

完形填空 16-20 ADDAC 21-25 BCBAD 26-30 BDADB

语法填空 31. It 32.after 33. and 34. helpful 35. be spent

36. to 37. playing 38. which 39. the 40. with

阅读理解 41-45 CBABD 46-50 DCDAB 51-55ADB AC 56-60DBADA

信息匹配 61-65 BFDCA

基础写作

With the popularity of the network, few people would like to go to the cinema. Some people think it’s convenient for them to see a movie on the Internet without spending money on tickets, and that they can replay the wonderful parts. However, downloading the movie will take time and sometimes the screen image is not so clear. Although some people prefer to see a movie in the cinema because they can see the latest movies in a sound atmosphere, they don’t like to wait in line to buy tickets, whose prices are too high.

In my opinion, when you enjoy the new technology, don’t forget the traditional spiritual food.

读写任务

A survey was done among a number of university students, which was about choosing to live in the city or in the country. And their opinions are different.

As far as I am concerned, I’d like to choose to live in the country instead of in the city. Living in the country is very comfortable. You can breathe more clean air, the environment of the country is quieter and more peaceful than that of the city. Moreover, people in the countryside are easy-going and friendly. Therefore, we can enjoy good relations and friendship with others. In addition to that, living in the country is a good way to get close to nature. With the beauty of flowers, the green of trees and the songs of birds around us, we can enjoy the pure pleasure from nature.

In a word, country life is natural and pleasant and I’d like to live there.

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