第一节(共1 5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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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My move to Los Angeles in August 2012 represented not only a great professional challenge—to work with only two senior bankers and cover all California financial institutions—but also a personaI opportunlty;a chance to broaden my views.I grew up in Paris and lived in the capital for 21 years before moving to New York;I definitely was a city girl! Los Angeles,however demanded that I adapt to a whole different world,where sport rather than opera rhythms the season
I knew that my first year in the Los Angeles office would be extremely bus y.In fact I worked 90 hours per week that year.To keep my health and a good spirit,I was determined to try and leam a sport that had always fascinated me:surfing.Thus I bought a brand new longboard and staI.ted the experience on a sunny Saturday afternoon under the merciless close examination of the local surfers,all males,who did not hide their disrespect for my pale skin and weak arms s0 typical of an investment_bankerl;Surfing seemed at first an impossible task:my board always mysteriously rebounded on my head,while the waves would break exactly where 1 was paddling(划).At work.“here was an explosion of lighter:why, a twenty-six year old Parisian,surfing?This had to be French humor! I managed to practice every weekend.Last summer,I finally stood up on my board and rode the wave to the beach.It was one of the most exciting moments of my life and although I still surf regularly,nothing matches my first wave nor the pride that I felt.Because I received little help and encouragement but I made it,I value this experience which was actually a full confidence builder.1.What would be the best title for the text?A.Surfing:a chance to build self-confidenceB.Surfing:an opportunity to be French humorC.Paddling on a longboardD.Riding the wave to the beach2·The author felt_ _when the board repeatedly hit her.A·excited B. discouraged C.scared D.proud3.It can be inferred from Para.2 that an investment banker .A.enjoys all kinds of sports B.is good at surfingC.goes in for outdoor activities D. seldom attends outdoor sports4.Why was the author successful in surfing in the end?A.Her endless practice helped her. B.Her workmates often encouraged her.C.She was guided in a right way. D.She was helped by some senior bankersB
What do you remember about your childhood? I have good memories of exploring the fields near my house and riding my bike around the park.Today,children don’t spend enough time in the flesh air.Many of them fix their eyes on a screen either on a computer,or a TV——they seem to be living in a virtual world.They have lost touch with nature. Now 400 organizations in the UK are encouraging children to have some“wild time”.They want kids to exchange a,t least 3 0 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside.The simple pleasures of exploring and discovering nature help children to 1eam and keep fit too.Andy Simpson,who is part of the campaign,says:“An extra 30 minutes of wild time every day for all under 1 2一year-olds in me UK would be the equivalent(同等)of just three months of their childhood spent outdoors.”Even if the kids live in a city,they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.However,children often need a helping hand from mum and dad.They need to be shown what to do and where to go.
So despite the complex world that young people grow up in now,it seems that going back tobasics and experiencing “ nature’s playground” is what modem children need.Andy Simpson adds:“We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids,development,independence and creativity,by giving wild time a go”.David Bond from Project Wild Thing says“we need to make more space for wild time in children’S daily routine,freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted”.
5.What does the author think about the present kids?A.They depend on their parents too much.B.They don’t get close to nature.C.They spend too much time playing outside.D.They’re eager to play with their parents.6.In the last paragraph“wonder product”probably refers to_____.A. nature’s playground B.helping hand C.daily routine D.complex world7.What suggestion does David Bond give us?A.Prevent kids from playing computer games.B.Help children master basic skills.C.Teach kids how to face difficulties.D. Let children have more wild time.8.what do we know about the author7 .A. He disliked his childhood full of study and exams.B.He often went to school by riding on a bicycle.C.He had a happy childhood by exploring the outdoors.D.He showed a great interest in watching TV.C
Most people recognize that there are many benefits of learning a foreign language.Sclentltic studies have even shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves overall brain function. But do you know that you can learn a new language in as little as 1 0 days?The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages helps users pick up new languages quickly.Even the FBI has bought the Pimsleur Approach. Dr.Pimsleur devoted his life and career to learning languages and recognized that effective communication in any language depends on mastery of a relatively limited number of words.And,trying to learn too many words at first can actually slow the language retention(保留)process.However,once this“core(核心)vocabulary”is mastered and used constantly,it speeds up language learning.The Pimsleur Approach aims each lesson at teaching you to use the core vocabulary of the language,So you can speak the most in the least amount of time.It’S not how many words you know,but rather,which words you can use.
Each Pimsleur Approach lesson has been scientifically planned to rapidly lock languagematerial into your brain after just one listen.Just sit back and listen while the audio does the work for you.
The Pimsleur Approach Programs The entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be:quick,fun and easy.You’ll absorb your new language effortlessly without any reading,writing or computer use.Limited availability special offer The company is currently offering new customers a special offer of—ha—lf off the language of your choice including free shipping.The programs which normally cost$1 9.95 are now available for just$9.95.9.According to Dr.Pimsleur,one can learn language by________.A.mastering a number of rules B.reciting many new wordsC.reading and translating D. listening and speaking10.For a young couple joining me Pimsleur language programs now,theycan save____ in total.
A.$9.95 B.$10 C.$19.95.,D.$2011.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give some practical advice. B.To introduce a research report.C.To increase the programs’customers.D.To share a learning experience.D
Some colors that people see late at night could cause signs of the condition mental health experts call clinical depression(临床抑郁症、).That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings.They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the words clinical depression to describe severe form of depression.Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities,low energy levels and thoughts of death. In the new study,American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters(仓鼠)to different colors.The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal,which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.The animals were separated into 4 groups.One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their nighttime period.Another group was placed in blue light,a third group slept in white light.While a fourth was put in red light.After four weeks,the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank.They found that the more depressed animals drank the 1east amount of water. Randy Nelson,at Ohio State University,says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed.“What we saw is that these animals didn’t show any sleep
interruptions at all but they did have messed up circadian clock(生物钟)genes and they did show depressive evidence but if they were in the dim red light,they did not.’’He says there’S a lot of blue in white light.This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters see red 1ight or darkness.
12.From the text we know that____made the hamsters feel depressed.A.the amount of the water B.the color of the lightC.the loss of pleasure D.the level of energy13.What was the purpose of the experiment on hamsters?A.To show how well they slept.B.To see how much sugary water they drankC.To explain why they liked dark colors.D.To find out what caused the depression on them.
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。How to find your own suitable interests? _16_And it is also a great way to improve your health.Most hobby clubs have members who are very experienced in their hobbies.While a hobby has many benefits,it is not always easy to find the fight one.Here is how to find one that fits you. Try hobbies that fit in where you like to be.Try one as soon as possible.You may find yourself with a new hobby by doing what you want to do._17_Try to write a short story,and writing might become your new hobby. Get out of your comfort zone and try to learn something new every month.18 Many people find that they enj oy things they never thought they would.For example,even if youare not patient,try making a needlepoint(针绣花边)pillow.You might find that you enjoy needlepoint. One of the best ways to find a hobby that fits you is to try new things.People who like outdoor activities could try hiking or bird-watching.If you enjoy visiting new places,maybe traveling is a hobby that is right for you 19. Join a local club.Experienced members will help you learn the skills for the hobby. 20A.Other members will also be able to give you advice.B.Do you have your own hobbies?C.Choose a hobby that fits your schedule.D.For example,some people dream of writing.E.For example,you wish to become a free traveler.F.Having a hobby is an excellent way to pass the time.G. Try photography or painting scenery when you enj oy observing nature.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节完形填空(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Lucy walked into a grocery store.She asked the store owner cautiously 21_ he would let her charge a few
22 .She softly explained that her husband was very ill.They had seven children and they needed food.
John,the grocer, 23 her and requested that she leave his store at once. “Please,sir!I will bring you the 24 as soon as I can.”She begged.John told her he could not give her credit since she did not have a charge account at his store. Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the 25 between the two.He walked forward and told the grocer that he would 26 for whatever she needed for her family.The grocer said in a very unwilling voice,“Do you have a 27 ?”“Yes sir.”Lucy replied,“well,put your grocery list on the scales(天平)and whatever your grocery list 28 ,I will give you that amount in groceries.”he said. Lucy hesitated a moment,then she took out a piece of paper,quickly wrote 29 on it.She then laid the piece of paper on the scales carefully. The 30 of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the scales went31 Staring at the scales,the grocer turned slowly to the customer and said,“I32 believe it!”Then the grocer 33the groceries on the other side of the scales.The scales did not 34_so he 35 to put more and more groceries on them 36the scales would hold no more. The grocer stood there annoyingly.Finally,he seized the paper from the scales and looked at it with greater 3 7 .He gave her the groceries he had 38 and stood in silence. It was not a grocery list,it was a(n) 39 saying:Dear Lord,you know my 40 and I am leaving this in your hands.
21.A.that B.whether C.why D.how22.A.fruits B.pills C.groceries D.toys23.A.cared for B.admired for C.believed in D.laughed at24.A.money B.food C.ID card D.account number25.A.story B.quarrel C.whisper D.conversation26.A.stand up B. stand good C.stand guard D.stand behind27.Acharge account B.piece ofpaper C.grocery list D.credit card28.Aweighs B‘says C.is written D.is made29.A.her name B.her address C.something D.everything30.A.ears B.hands C.heads D. eyes31.A.up and up B.upside down C.down and down D.inside out32.A.mustn’t B.can’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t33.A.refused to put B.refused to sell C.started putting D. started taking away34.Abalance B.work C.break D. read35.A.began B.decided C.stopped D.continued36.A.since B.if C.until D.when37.A.amusement B.excitement C.amazement D.disappointment38.A.bought B.charged C.adjusted D.gathered39.A.1eader B. prayer C.expression D.idiom40.A.choices B.needs C.debts D.puzzles 第II卷
注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分1 5分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 I was in the line at Mcdonald’s_I was going to walk to order my food 41 I noticed a young man,who was not having the best of luck and it showed on his face.He walked in carrying his__42___(belong)in a torn plastic bag. I moved over so he could order.He looked at the board,checked his pockets and didn’tseem to have enough for anything.So.he turned around and walked out.I picked up my coffeeand followed_ 43__out. He__44__(go) maybe five paces when i shouted,'Hey! Do you want a pizza?,,A little 45 embarrass).he said.I don,t have any money.”I told him 46’(come)on back in.We approached the cashier and I said,“What kind do you want?”He__47__(whisper).“Sandwich.”I said.“Go ahead.Tell her what you want.”“Do you want anything _48_? 'Can i have a coffe?he asked me. Isaid,'Yes. Tell her.' He did.The tatol came to$2.30, which is small change _49_ (compare) to what the typical person spends in a day.But to him, it _50 (make)a great difference.第三部分: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处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误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(Λ),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 Wu Dong,Hope you are well.I’m very excited because I’ve applied for holiday job,teach Chinese conversation in a Senior Student Training Center near Banqkok.I am a bit ofworried because I don’t knowthat I should take some presents for the teachers or not.Should I shake hand when I meet people,andjust smile?What topics will the students want to talk about?Might you say or do somethingthat will seem rude?This may seem unimportance to you.but I want to plan nothing in advance,So I’d love to know what you think.After all:you had been to Thailand but I haven’t.
A11 the best. Li Hua第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华,寒假期间去俄罗斯旅游并观看了索契冬奥会。请根据以下信息,给你在新西兰的笔友Peter写一封信,谈谈你的见闻和收获。 1.观看精彩赛事; 2.体验俄国文化; 3.收获友谊。 参考词汇:索契冬奥会Sochi Winter Olympic Games注意: 1.词数100左右,开头和结尾已为你写好; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,How is your winter vacation going?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________