时间:120分钟 满分:120分
第一部分:听力(略)
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分35分) 第一节:(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)
阅读下列短文,从题中所给的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中,选出最佳答案。
A
The United States has more tornadoes (龙卷风) than any other country in the world.In a normal year there are 800 or 1,000 tornadoes.Most happen in the middle part of the country.Tornadoes form when warm and cool air meet.In the Midwest,the warm air from the Gulf of Mexico often meets the cold air from Canada.
The usual tornado season is March through May.Tornadoes form most often in the afternoon and early evening.There is often no warning of a tornado.People who live in the Midwest know the signs (征兆) of tornado activity.The sky becomes dark,often a greenish color.Dark clouds appear in the sky and there is often a large hail (冰雹).Suddenly,there is a loud sound,like a train or a jet plane.Sometimes,two,three,five,ten or more tornadoes can form over a large area.
This type of tornado activity hit Oklahoma and Kansas in May 1999.The day was stormy,with heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon.As the storms continued,tornadoes began to form.Dozens of tornadoes hit towns and neighborhoods in Oklahoma,then in Kansas.Some stayed on the ground for several hours,destroying everything they touched.The tornadoes killed 43 people and injured 600 others.They destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.In some areas,not one home stood.In other areas,the tornadoes destroyed every home on the left side of the street,but didn't touch any homes on the right side.The tornadoes lifted people and cars into the air and
then threw them back down to earth.So it is important to know where to hide and how to protect yourself in the face of a tornado.
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就发生在美国的龙卷风进行了简单的介绍。
21.What can we learn about tornadoes in America? A.They may appear in groups. B.They usually happen in the summer.
C.There are more tornadoes in the Eastern States. D.There are more than 1,000 tornadoes every year. 答案:A
解析:细节理解题。由第二段中的“Sometimes, two, three, five, ten or more tornadoes can form over a large area.”可知,这些龙卷风有可能会成群出现,故选A项。
22.The tornadoes that hit Oklahoma and Kansas in May 1999 ________. A.took place at the same time B.were the biggest in history C.came and went quickly D.brought death and destruction 答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由末段中的“destroying everything...600 others”可知,D项正确。
23.What will the author most probably talk about next? A.Tornado dangers and warning signs. B.How to stay safe during a tornado. C.Different kinds of tornadoes. D.How a tornado forms. 答案:B
解析:推理判断题。由末段中最后的“So it is important to know where to hide and how to protect yourself in the face of a tornado”可知,作者接下来很可能谈论在龙卷风来临时如何保护自己,故选B项。
B
One of the most common complaints about apartment dwellers(居民) is annoying neighbours.Here are some ways to deal with noisy neighbours.
Accept Some Degree of Apartment Noise
Before getting woken up over the noisy neighbours in the apartment,make sure that you have realistic expectations.Everyone living in an apartment building is bound to hear noise from others' televisions, music and children occasionally.
Get Noisy Neighbours to Realise They Have Bothered You
It's probably the case that the neighbour who is driving everyone crazy doesn't realise how far his noise is carrying.Remember that the noise level is difficult to control with children.Babies inevitably(不可避免地) cry in the middle of the night.
Meet the Neighbours and Be Friendly
Making a friendly gesture will surprisingly reduce apartment noise.Neighbours who know each other will probably be much more careful not to bother each other.
Address Noise Calmly and Face to Face
If a loud noise needs to be addressed, go to the offending apartment personally and knock politely on the door.Being polite will usually bring a polite response(反应).
Report Noisy Neighbours to the Landlord
If a noise issue becomes a problem or doesn't improve after a personal request, it's time to bring it up to the management.Make sure of being objective and fair in your report,and be able to cite the frequency of the problem and provide details about it.
Things to Avoid When Dealing with a Loud Neighbour
There are some definite “don'ts” when it comes to handling a loud apartment neighbour.
Don't
*Seek revenge(报复) or try to “outdo” a noisy neighbour. *Complain to them repeatedly about the same issue. *Suffer in silence.
Doing these things may work for some time, but they're never good longterm solutions.Instead, they will probably only exacerbate the situation.
如果你的邻居总是弄出很大的噪音影响到了你怎么办?本文给出了一些办法。 24.We can infer from the passage that________. A.some neighbours are making noise on purpose
B.we can expect to hear little noise from our neighbours
C.we had better suffer in silence in the face of noisy neighbours D.we should realise that noise from neighbours can't be prevented 答案:D
解析:推理判断题。从第二段内容可以看出,作者觉得住公寓的人一定会听到来自邻居家的一些噪音,从而推断出来,噪音是不可避免的。
25.The author agrees that________.
A.we could seek revenge on noisy neighbours
B.families with children can control the noise level easily C.a friendly gesture has a good effect on reducing apartment noise D.people are aware that their noise has a great effect on their neighbours
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。从“Making a friendly gesture will surprisingly reduce apartment noise.”可以知道答案。
26.The underlined word “exacerbate” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A.worsen B.accept C.improve D.escape 答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据最后一段的意思,作者觉得以上几个不要做的事情最多只能暂时改善情况,但从长远的角度来说是不利的,甚至会使情况更糟。
27.What should we do if a noise issue becomes a constant problem? A.Warn the noisy neighbours of the problem. B.Complain to the noisy neighbours repeatedly. C.Report the situation to the landlord. D.Talk to the noisy neighbours politely. 答案:C
解析:细节理解题。从第六段的标题和第一句“If a noise issue becomes a problem or doesn't improve after a personal request,it's time to bring it up to the management.”可知答案。
C
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Camp AllStar stands out among the successful camps in the US. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child's sports camp experience a successful one.Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day.Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction.
We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from:fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis.Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize(定制) their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 weeks' summer camp sessions for kids.
The aim of Camp AllStar is to develop kids' athletic skills,enhance their abilities in leadership, develop their sense of fair play and team spirit, and provide a fun, rewarding(有益的) and memorable summer sports camp experience.Our staff have lots of experience and necessary training to ensure that your child has
a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp.
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Don't let your kids waste another summer playing video games and sitting around.Let them enjoy their time and get some exercise at our exciting and friendly summer sports camp.Information for our upcoming camps can be found on our website.For additional information or questions, contact us today.We hope your kids can join us at Camp AllStar!
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了有关“Camp AllStar”的信息,鼓励家长们为自己的孩子报名。
28.Camp AllStar stands out among the others because it________. A.is surrounded by a beautiful lake B.provides various activities and sports C.offers timely information on its website D.allows children to play outside all day long 答案:B
解析:细节理解题。由Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids部分的“Camp AllStar stands out among the successful camps in the US...Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day”和“We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from:fishing, dance, basketball,soccer, baseball, and tennis”可知,运动项目多种多样是Camp AllStar优于其他夏令营的地方,故选B。
29.One of the goals of Camp AllStar is to________. A.fire kids' imagination B.build up kids' confidence C.develop kids' leadership skills D.promote kids' selfcontrol 答案:C
解析:细节理解题。由Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids部分的“The aim of Camp AllStar is to develop kids' athletic skills,enhance their abilities in leadership”可知,Camp AllStar的目标之一是培养孩子们的领导能力。故选C。
30.This advertisement is intended for________. A.parents C.staff 答案:A
解析:推理判断题。由文章中的“your kids”和“your child”等描述可知,该文章是针对家长写的。故选A。
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。
B.coaches D.campers
How to Celebrate World Environment Day
World Environment Day is a yearly event held to raise global sense of the need to protect our world.__31__ People consider it a climax (高潮) of environmental activities being performed all year round by UNEP.Be a part of the celebrations to make our world cleaner,greener and brighter.
Find out what the WED environmental theme is internationally for the year.For example,in 2011,it was the International Year of Forests,thus the front page focuses on forests and trees on the site.If the theme inspires you,consider planning your event around the theme.__32__
Check out the activities that are already planned in your area,region or country.You might like to join in what has been planned,or even help out if you're early enough to become a part of the volunteers for the event.__33__
Consider holding your own WED event.__34__ You could enthuse your neighbourhood street,your friends,your local community,your school,a group of businesses,or the media to become involved too.
__35__ Do a study of your energy usage,your living habits and your use of unsustainable (不可持续的) products and make a list of ways you intend to control your unsustainable activities and habits and replace them with sustainable ones.
A.You will expect extra exciting activities.
B.Use the Internet to search for WED events near you.
C.If you don't mind a little planning and effort,why not organize your own event?
D.Make today that you choose to adopt an ecofriendly lifestyle. E.Check out which country is the host country for WED.
F.If you have another environmental theme that you're really into,that's okay too!
G.Known as WED for short,it is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
本文主要讲述如何响应世界环境日,并就进行什么样的环保活动给出了四条建议。 31.G 解析:空格上文讲述为了唤起人们保护世界的意识,每年举行世界环境日。空格下文讲述人们认为世界环境日是联合国环境规划署全年举行的环境活动的高潮。因此推断空格处选G项“简称为WED,它是由联合国环境规划署(UNEP)运营的”符合语境,此处it指世界环境日。故选G。
32.F 解析:本段建议要了解国际环境保护日的主题。空格上文阐述如果这个主题鼓舞了你,那么考虑围绕该主题规划你的活动,因此推断空格处选F项“如果你有其他的你喜欢的环保主题,那也可以”符合语境。故选F。
33.B 解析:本段建议你核查一下你的地区或者国家已经有了什么环保活动。空格上文阐述你可能想要参加某个计划,或者作为志愿者帮忙,因此推断空格处选B项“使用网络搜索你附近举行的国际环境日活动”符合语境。故选B。
34.C 解析:本段建议你考虑组织你自己的环境日活动。空格下文讲述你可以让你的社区、你的朋友、你的学校或者媒体等都参与,因此推断空格处选C项“如果你不介意一点点的规划和努力,为什么不组织自己的活动呢”符合语境。故选C。
35.D 解析:空格处是本段标题。本段主要阐述研究你的能源使用情况、你的生活习惯和不可持续产品的使用情况,列出你打算控制你的不环保行为和习惯的方法清单。因此推断本段建议让今天成为你采用环保生活方式的开始。故选D。
第三部分:语言运用(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,从短文后各题的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项。
Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule,I thought to myself,“We don't have time for this.”__36__ the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were “Hurry up.” But almost three years ago I made my promise to __37__and I began my journey to pay more attention to what __38__in life.Actually,my younger __39__ often reminds me of why I must keep trying to slow down.In fact,the other day,she reminded me once again.
The two of us took a bike ride to the __40__.After buying a cool ice cream for her,my daughter sat down at a table __41__ looking at the ice cream she held in her hand.Suddenly,a look of worry __42__ her face.“Do I have to rush,Mama?”
I nearly __43__.Perhaps the pains of a __44__ life don't ever completely disappear,I thought sadly.As my child __45__at me waiting to know if she could take her time,I knew I had a choice.I could sit there __46__ thinking about the number of times when I told my child to __47__ through life,or I could just try to do things __48__.I chose the latter(后者).
“You don't have to rush.Just take your time.” I said __49__.Then we __50__ side by side talking merrily.There were even moments when we sat in __51__,only smiling at each other.
When she got to the last bite(最后一口),she held out the ice cream for me.“I __52__ the last bite for you,Mama.” my daughter said __53__.I realized I just got the deal of a lifetime.I gave my child a little time and __54__,she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love comes __55__ when you stop rushing through life.
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者经常让孩子快点儿,过着匆忙的生活。后来作者意识到,生活要慢下来,这样才能体会到生活的甜美和家人的关爱。
36.A.Yet B.But C.So D.Since 答案:C
解析:逻辑推理题。根据逻辑关系可判断出,因为作者认为时间紧迫,所以作者经常对孩子说的两个字是“快点”,故选C项。
37.A.speed up B.slow down C.give up D.set up
答案:B
解析:考查动词短语辨析。根据下文内容可判断出,作者承诺以后要慢下来,不要急匆匆的。speed up加速;slow down慢下来;give up放弃;set up建立。故选B项。
38.A.gives B.wins C.loses D.matters 答案:D
解析:考查动词辨析。作者开始更加注意生活中那些重要的事情。matter重要。故选D项。
39.A.daughter B.sister C.student D.guide 答案:A
解析:词语复现题。根据第二段中的“After buying a cool ice cream for her,my daughter sat down...”可判断出,是作者的小女儿经常让他想起自己为什么要坚持努力慢下来。
40.A.church C.supermarket 答案:C
解析:逻辑推理题。根据后面的“After buying a cool ice cream for her...”可判断出,作者和女儿是去超市。
41.A.entirely B.carefully C.carelessly D.happily 答案:D
解析:词语辨析题。根据逻辑关系可判断出,在作者给女儿买过冰激凌后,女儿开心地看着手里的冰激凌。
42.A.escaped from C.went by 答案:B
解析:词语辨析题。句意:突然,担忧的神情出现在女儿的脸上。escape from从……逃跑;appear on出现在;go by经过;turn to转向,求助。故选B项。
43.A.cried B.hated C.wondered D.burst 答案:A
解析:逻辑推理题。根据下文的“the pains”和“I thought sadly”可判断出,作者有点心痛,有想哭的感觉。
44.A.difficult B.worried C.hurried D.terrified 答案:C
解析:词语辨析题。语境表示,作者伤心地想,也许匆忙的生活所带来的痛苦根本没有完全消失。difficult难的;worried担忧的;hurried匆忙的;terrified害怕的。故选C项。
45.A.looked out C.looked for 答案:B
解析:词语辨析题。根据本句可知孩子抬头看着我。look out当心;look up抬头看,
B.looked up D.looked after B.appeared on D.turned to B.park D.hospital
查;look for寻找;look after照顾。
46.A.hopefully C.sadly 答案:C
解析:词语辨析题。语境表示,作者可以选择悲伤地坐在那儿思考在生活中有多少次让孩子匆忙行事。hopefully有希望地;selflessly无私地;sadly悲伤地;peacefully和平地。故选C项。
47.A.care B.ignore C.relax D.rush 答案:D
解析:词语辨析题。根据上文可判断出,作者很多次让孩子匆忙行事。care小心;ignore忽视;relax放松;rush匆忙行事。故选D项。
48.A.slowly B.similarly C.sadly D.freely 答案:A
解析:逻辑推理题。根据第四段中的“You don't have to rush.Just take your time”可判断出,作者可以努力慢慢做事。
49.A.angrily B.fluently C.kindly D.nervously 答案:C
解析:词语辨析题。根据逻辑关系可判断出,作者和蔼地对女儿说她可以不用着急。angrily生气地;fluently流利地;kindly和蔼地;nervously紧张地。故选C项。
50.A.raised B.sat C.shook D.trembled 答案:B
解析:词语复现题。根据后面的“There were even moments when we sat...”可判断出,作者和女儿肩并肩坐在那儿快乐地交谈着。
51.A.trouble C.agreement 答案:D
解析:词语辨析题。根据后面的“only smiling at each other”可判断出,有时候作者和女儿安静地坐着。in trouble陷入困境;in excitement激动地;in agreement一致;in silence沉默地。故选D项。
52.A.saved B.threw C.struck D.begged 答案:A
解析:词语辨析题。根据后面的“...she gave me her last bite...”可判断出,作者的女儿给作者留了些冰激凌。save保留;throw扔;strike打击,撞击;beg乞讨。故选A项。
53.A.loudly B.rudely C.proudly D.hurriedly 答案:C
解析:背景常识题。根据常识可判断出,作者的女儿为自己的做法感到自豪,所以proudly“自豪地”正确。
54.A.in anger B.in return C.in search D.in control
B.excitement D.silence B.selflessly D.peacefully
答案:B
解析:短语辨析题。语境表示,作者允许女儿不那么匆忙地吃冰激凌,而作为回报,女儿给作者留了些冰激凌。in anger生气地;in return作为回报;in search寻找;in control控制。故选B项。
55.A.harder B.better C.worse D.easier 答案:D
解析:逻辑推理题。语境表示,女儿的做法让作者意识到,当你不那么匆忙地生活时,更容易发现爱。故选D项。
第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分45分) 第二节:(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
That morning I was playing soccer with my friends when an earthquake took place.We ran home after the strong earthquake and after that I heard a__56__ (real)loud noise,like a plane.When I looked at the sea I saw something I had never seen before and I was terrified.My family__57__ (rush) into our truck but the road was full of people trying__58__ (escape).The black waves hit our truck, turning us over several__59__ (time)before I lost consciousness (知觉).When I regained consciousness I was in the water.__60__ (hold) on to a school chair, I floated until I landed on__61__beach.I had no idea where I was and I was so hungry and__62__ (thirst).There were bodies and pieces everywhere.Under a tree I saw a mattress(床垫) had been washed up __63__the beach and I started searching for packets of noodles and bottles of water,collecting them around my mattress.After five days I didn't have any water or food left.I survived there by__64__ (me) for 20 days.When people came to collect the bodies, they rescued me __65__took me to Fakinah Hospital where I found my father.
56.really 57.rushed 58.to_escape 59.times 60.Holding 61.a 62.thirsty 63.on 64.myself 65.and
第四部分:写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是李华,是某国际学校的学生会主席。你校将招募一部分学生开展模拟联合国活动。请根据下面的写作提示,写一则英语通知,张贴在学校的通知栏。内容包括:
1.活动的宗旨; 2.应具备的条件; 3.报名时间和方式。 注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.生词提示:模拟联合国the Model United Nations。
Notice
The_Model_United_Nations_will_open_next_month_to_call_the_students'_attention_to_urgent_international_problems.__Now_we_need_some_new_members_to_join_us._Anyone_interested_is_welcome,_but_the_participants_must_be_interested_in_international_affairs_and_good_at_English.__There_will_be_lectures_or_meetings_every_week,_which_help_the_members_to_know_how_the_United_Nations_are_organized,_and_the_members_can_discuss_problems_on_behalf_of_different_nations.It_is_a_good_opportunity_to_learn_more_about_politics_and_international_affairs_and_improve_your_communication_skills.__If_you_are_interested,_please_sign_up_at_the_school_office_before_September_30.__Looking_forward_to_your_participation.
September 20 Students' Union 第二节:读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
Acres of diamonds
One of the most interesting Americans who lived in the 19th century was a man by the name of Russell HermanConwell.He was born in 1843 and lived until 1925.He was a lawyer for about fifteen years until he became a clergyman(牧师).The following is a true story shared by Dr_Conwell with its ageless(永恒的) moral.
The story was about a farmer who lived in Africa.He became extremely crazy_about looking for diamonds when avisitor showed him a diamond he discovered somewhere.At that time,diamonds were already discovered in abundanceon the African continent.This farmer got so excited about the idea of millions of dollars' worth of diamonds that he soldhis_farm in_search_of diamonds in other places.He wandered all over the continent, as the years passed by, constantly searching for diamonds and wealth, which he never found.Eventually he went completely broke and threw himself intoa river and drowned.
Meanwhile, the new owner of his farm picked_up an unusuallooking rock about the size of an egg and put it on his fireplace as a sort of curiosity.A visitor stopped by and looked at the rock carefully.He told the new owner of the farm that the funnylooking rock on his fireplace was about the biggest diamond that had ever been found.The new owner of the farm said,“Heck, the whole farm is covered with them.”And sure enough, it was.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语; 3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已经为你写好; 4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
答案
Paragraph 1:
The farm turned out to be the Kimberly Diamond Mine.The new farmer became the
richest person the world has ever known. The original farmer was actually standing on “Acres of Diamonds” until he sold his_farm. It was really a pity that he failed to realize there were diamonds in his own land. He had traveled far away in search of diamonds, but in vain. If he had dug deep in the field, the story would have a different ending. Paragraph 2:
Dr Conwell told this story many times and attracted enormous audiences.This
story does not get old. It will be true forever. Actually each of us is right in the middle of our own “Acres of Diamonds”. If we are willing to explore the ground we are standing on instead of traveling far to look for diamonds, we are sure to find treasure and wealth that we long to own. Opportunity does not just come along. It is there all the time.What we need to do is just discover it.
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