1、.阅读理解ABeaches，rainforests，samba，soccer.and，most importantly，people: its hard not to fall for Brazil.In Aug.，CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else.The following are four of them.PlayfulnessIts a key part of the Brazilian personality：a willingness to laugh at themselves a
2、nd their awkward situations and to welcome others in on the joke. But despite their problems，Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now，which is something the rest of the world could learn from.MusicBrazil is a music universe, unrivaled (无与伦比的) in diversi
3、ty of musical styles，instruments and rhythms.The world knows samba，a mix of European marches and African drumming，and bossa nova, a slower samba infused (注入)with French impressionism and American jazz. But Brazils diverse population moves to the beat of many different drummers.PartyingCelebrating is
4、 a priority for Brazilians，whether its on a large scale or just a backyard barbecue.They throw two of the worlds biggest parties，Carnival (The street carnival of Rio de Janeiro is designated by Guinness World Records as the largest carnival in the world.)，and the New Years Reveillon celebration.Kiss
5、esGetting to know people in Brazil is a fasttrack process.They dont care too much about personal and emotional space.A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female，and two more kisses are given when leaving.In most of Brazil，there are two air kisses given
6、in greeting.The first always goes to the right cheek，the second to the left.语篇解读本文是一篇应用文，主要向我们介绍了巴西的一些特点，使我们充分领略了巴西独特的人文魅力。1What can the world learn from Brazilians?AKeep the worklife balance.BAttempt to live in the moment.CTake part in cultural activities.DExpress emotions openly and boldly.解析：细节理解
7、题。根据Playfulness部分中的“But despite their problems，Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now，which is something the rest of the world could learn from.”可知，巴西人能够把问题放到一边，把注意力集中在当下，即尽力活在当下这一点是世界其他国家应该学习的。答案：B2How should a man by tradition greet a woman whom he
8、is introduced to?AThrough air kisses.BThrough a warm hug.CThrough cheek kissing.DThrough a firm handshake.解析：细节理解题。根据Kisses部分中的“A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female”可知，当一位男性被介绍给一位成年女性时，亲吻女士的双颊是传统的打招呼的做法。故选C。答案：C3Whats the authors purpose of writi
9、ng the passage?ATo call on people to visit Brazil.BTo highlight the customs of Brazil.CTo present parts of Brazils best bits.DTo show the characteristics of Brazilians.解析：作者意图题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段中的“In Aug.，CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else.The following are four of them”可
10、知，本文主要介绍的是巴西在世界上做得最好的几个方面。故选C。该题难点在对bit的理解上，该词在此意为“一部分，小块儿”。答案：CBOn April 14th,2010，my entire life changed in an instant.One moment I was joyfully riding through the sunshine.The next moment，metal，flesh and bones were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash.Another cyclist，biking carele
11、ssly，had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life，another disaster also occurred on April 14th,2010.It cost the airline industry $1.7 billion.Ten million travelers were stuck for days.Economics all over the world were disturbed.
12、This was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull，one of Icelands many volcanoes.However，volcanoes are not all bad.In fact，they are necessary.They are responsible for the birth of new earth，and for the creation of rich soil.This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere daily
13、.But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight travel saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere，temporarily decreasing our carbon footprint.Similarly，the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about myself
14、 I would never have realized.I learned how not to judge myself for my new limitations.In 1973，another Icelandic volcano，Eldfell，broke out.Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path.After their plan worked，they used the geothermal(地热的) energy for the next
15、15 years to heat their homes.A good example of life bringing lemons，and making lemonade！One must move on from misfortunes，focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.I ran from April 14th,2010，to every kind of escape.Eventually I ended up in university for a newfound love in
16、 Earth sciences.语篇解读作者把自己遭遇突发事件和火山爆发这种自然灾害进行类比，说明遭遇到不幸也有好处，面对现实情况要乐观积极。4What happened to the writer on April 14th,2010?AHe was involved in a car crash.BHe was stuck in an Icelands airport.CHe witnessed a volcanic eruption.DHe was badly injured on a bike ride.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“The next moment，metal.
17、crash.”和“Another cyclist，biking carelessly，had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.”可知，一个马虎的骑自行车的人撞到了作者，作者遭遇了事故，受伤严重，故D项正确。答案：D5Which was an effect of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?AThe economy was cost globally by the eruption.BCarbon dioxide increased temporarily.CMost o
18、f the worlds planes were held up.DThe earth in Iceland was terribly polluted.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Economics all over the world were disturbed.”可知，艾雅法拉火山爆发后，全世界的经济都受到了干扰，即火山的爆发使全球经济受损，故A项正确。答案：A6Why did the writer mention the Eldfell volcano?AIt broke out in Iceland on April 14th as well.BIt symbolized
19、 the accident that changed his life.CIt told us to make the best of a given situation.DIt encouraged him to know more about himself.解析：推理判断题。根据文章第五段中的“After their plan worked.their homes.”并结合“One must move on from misfortunes，focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.”可推知，
20、我们应该充分利用特定的环境。答案：C7What is the best title for the passage?AEscape from VolcanoesBInspiration from DisastersCLove for Earth SciencesDAttitude Toward Nature解析：标题归纳题。本文作者通过讲述自己遭遇事故和火山爆发带来的好处及坏处，启示人们要积极应对现实情况，所以选B项。答案：B.阅读七选五You can choose to think positively and see the good things around you，or you ca
21、n choose to think negatively and only see the negative things around you.Its all up to you.1Look at what optimists do differently.Believe in themselves.While others doubt their own abilities，optimists believe they are good enough just the way they are and constantly try to get better. They trust the
22、ir own intuition(直觉)and abilities when carrying out their daytoday activities.2They dont need everyones approval.Believe in others.Optimists not only believe in themselves，but also in other people in their lives.3They know that when you treat a person as he or she is，that person will remain so.But i
23、f you treat a person as he or she ought to be，that person will become what he or she ought to be.Optimists simply see sparks of good in others and work to turn the sparks into a roaring flame.4Optimists believe in seizing what life throws at them.They are not blind to the risks and dangers involved
24、in taking chances，but rather look at the bigger picture，the resources available and then make every opportunity count for a much brighter future full of possibilities.Forgive.Optimists know better than to underestimate the power of forgiveness.Martin Luther King Jr.recognized the past was the past a
25、nd forgiveness was the path to a better future for everyone.5Optimists know tomorrow is another day and another opportunity to correct what needs correcting and create a brighter reality.ASo he fought hate with love.BThey do what feels right in their hearts.CTake full advantage of all opportunities.
26、DBe cautious about risks and dangers in life.EThey inspire others to be the best they can be.FIt is advisable，however，that you think more positively.GThus he devoted his life to the struggle for racial equality.答案：1.F2.B3.E4.C5.A.语法填空Hello，everyone.This 1.is(be) Jane Scott from Channel 9 News.Now Im
27、 at the scene of a special rescue that occurred earlier today.The fire 2.broke (break) out at around 6：30 in the morning at the threestory building behind me.The cause of the fire is still unknown.Firemen managed to keep the fire 3.under control as soon as possible.But we are still not able to get a
28、ny 4.closer(close) because of the possibility of an explosion.There is also a crowd 5.collecting(collect) at the spot.Witnesses say that they noticed fire coming from the building earlier this morning.It was believed that everyone 6.had_been_moved(move) out of the building to safety.However，Jenny Rh
29、yme 7.who lived in this building，panicked，when she returned and noticed the fire，8.realising(realise) that her 3monthold baby was still inside.However，witnesses report seeing the dog，the family dog，Lucky，pulling 9.the baby to safety by the babys clothes.10Fortunately (fortunate)，everyone is reported safe.The baby was taken to the hospital，as well as the dog，but were happy to say that at this time，it looks like everyone will be fine.OK.Thats the news，and now over to Bob Smith in the sports centre.
