1、英语试题 (满分:150分 时间120分钟) 第卷第一部分 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Al Name:Off the Beaten Path Cover price:30.00 Our price:19.80 The bestselling Readers Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites,over 200 new fullcolor photograp
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7、ainer Gardens by NumberC.1801 Home RemediesD.Best Weekend Projects24.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.Container Gardens by Number can help you improve your gardening skillsB.Best Weekend Projects may be useful for you to modify(装饰)your living roomC.Off the Beaten Path co
8、vers about 1000 famous traveling sites all over the worldD.1801 Home Remedies is designed for home use B“Bill,you never miss! Joe said admiringlyUnless Im in a real game, Bill complainedThen I miss all the time Joe knew that Bill was right Bill performed much better when he was having fun with Joe i
9、n the school yard than he did when he was playing for the school team in front of a large crowdMaybe you just need to practice more, Joe suggested But I practice all the time with you! Bill objected He shook his headI just cant play well when people are watching me You play well when Im watching, Jo
10、e pointed outThats because Ive known you since we were five years old, Bill said with a smileIm just not comfortable playing when other people are around Joe nodded and understood,but he also had an ideaThe next day Joe and Bill met in the school yard again to practiceAfter a few minutes, Joe excuse
11、d himself Practice without me, Joe said to his friendIll be back in a minuteJoe hurried through the school building,gathering together whomever he could findtwo students,a math teacher,two secretaries,and a janitor(看门人)When Joe explained why he needed them,everyone was happy to help Joe reminded the
12、 group to stay quiet as they all went toward the schools basketball courtAs Joe had hoped, Bill was still practicing basketballHe made five baskets in a row without noticing the silent people standing behind him“Hey,Bill! Joe called out finallyBill turnedA look of surprise came over his faceI just w
13、anted to show you that you could play well with people watching you, Joe saidNow youll have nothing to worry about for the next game!”25.What would be the best title for the story?A.Joe Joins the TeamB. Practice Makes PerfectC. Bill Wins the Big GameD. Bills Basketball Problem26. Which of the follow
14、ing has caused Bill to feel upset?A.That he plays better in practice than he does during gamesB.That the school yard is not a good place to practiceC.That Joe watches him too closely when he playsD.That his team loses too many games27. Why does Joe decide to gather a group of people?A.Because he wan
15、ts more players for his team.B.Because he wants to help Bill feel less nervous.C.Because he wants to show them his talent.D.Because he wants more people to see the next game.28.What can we infer from the passage?A.The group have to be quiet because they do not want Bill to know they were thereB.Bill
16、 plays well in front of Joe because he wants to prove to Joe he is a good playerC.Six people including his basketball coach were watching Bill playing in the endD.Bill made five baskets in a row after he saw the group of people behind him CNola (August 21,1974-November 22,2015)was a northern white r
17、hino(犀牛) who lived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido,CaliforniaAt her death,she was one of only four remaining northern white rhinos in the world.The other three lived in KenyaWorld Rhino Day, held on September 2,is to raise awareness(意识) of the less than 30,000 other rhinos left on Ea
18、rthRhinos need our help today, not tomorrow, Nolas lead keeper Jane Kennedy said Last year we lost over 1,200 rhinos just in South AfricaIf we continue to lose more than 1,000 rhinos a year,in 10 to 20years all the rhinos on the planet will be gone Unfortunately,most animals are in danger of dying o
19、ut because of humans, Kennedy says Humans have either poached animals, or because there are over seven billion of us, we ve taken up too much of the worlds resources .Poachers illegally hunt rhinos for their horns They sell the horns for thousands of dollars per pound,to be used for art,jewelry,and
20、decorationsExperts believe that one rhino is poached every eight hours In 1975, the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research started the Frozen Zoo, a program through which researchers have collected cell (细胞) samples from more than 8,000 different types of animals, including the northern w
21、hite rhino Scientists hope that by studying the rhino cells,they will get greater understanding of it, and will find ways to increase its numbers Jane Kennedy describes World Rhino Day as a celebration of rhinos along with an awareness campaign(活动)for everybody across the world to know that rhinos n
22、eed our helpAt the San Diego Zoo,children and adults are welcome to visit and speak with zookeepers to learn about rhinosBut you don t have to live in San Diego to celebrate World Rhino DayIt is observed around the world, with zoos and wildlife parks holding special events and programs to teach peop
23、le about rhinos,and enable them to see the animals up closeFor more information,go to wwwworldrhinodayorg29.What do we know about Nola?A.It was a baby white rhinoB.It was once one of the last of its kindC.It lived with other northern white rhinos in KenyaD.It died on September 22 at the San Diego Zo
24、o Safari Park30. What troubled Jane Kennedy according to Paragraph 2?A.The rhinos uncertain futureB.The rhinos strange activitiesC.The limited natural resourcesD.The rare animals in South Africa31.What does the Frozen Zoo aim to do?A.Invent new kinds of animalsB.Keep animals from dying outC.Prevent
25、rhinos from being huntedD.Raise public awareness of rhinosD If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university
26、, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater w
27、hen the younger people learn a second language. A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of lat
28、er learners.Scans showed that grey matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the e
29、xperience of learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the wor
30、ld and makes the brain more flexible (灵活的),” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas. ”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Rea
31、ding, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.32. The main subject talked about in this passage is _. A. science on learning a second
32、language B. mans ability of learning a second language C. that language can help brain power D. language learning and maths study33. In the second paragraph, the writer mentions “exercise” in order to_. A. say language is also a kind of physical labor B. prove that one needs more practice when he (s
33、he) is learning a language C. to show the importance of using the language when you learn the language D. make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well34. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means _. A. a researcher on language learning B. a second language learner C. a pers
34、on who can speak two languages D. an active language learner35. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that _. A. learning a second language is the same as studying maths B. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjects C. Italian is the best
35、choice for you as a second language D. youd better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language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。 Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. 36 Make a study time and have
36、 it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time. Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five minute break in the middle. 37 Ideal(理想的) study times are after di
37、nner or right after school before dinner.Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. 38 Youll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After youve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where the
38、y can get those creative juices flowing. 39 Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair. 40 This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a
39、 bond and help make studying enjoyable.A.Pick a place where your children can study properly.B.Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.C.Finally,spend time with your kids when theyre studying.D.Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement,too.E.Instead,use TV as a treat or
40、a reward when the homework is completed.F.Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.G.One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.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A、B、C、和 D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的
41、最佳选项。Some of the greatest problems we face today are connected with the gradual destruction of our environmentBrown clouds;wildlife extinction; 41 waterThese 42 all seem so hugeSo my family does what we can We take cloth bags to stores instead of using plastic bags We walk where we dont have to 43 B
42、ut does it do any good? I recently learned something about flamingos(火烈鸟)These beautiful birds gather in 44 groups of a thousand or moreEvery year,when the time 45 for migration,a few flamingos start the process by taking off from the lakeBut 46 of the others seem to notice,so the tiny group returns
43、 However,the next day they 47 again.This time a few more struggle along with them, but the vast majority still 48 no attention,so these pioneers come back The 49 continues for several more daysEvery time a few more birds join in but, 50 the thousands of others still take no 51 ,the great migration p
44、lan is once again 52 Then one day something 53 .The same small group of birds takes wing and a tiny number more join in,just as beforeAnd this time their total number, though still quite 54 ,is enough to tip the balance (起作用)As one,the whole group takes flight and the migration 55 .What a 56 sight i
45、t must be -thousands of flamingos taking to the sky at once! A few can make a 57 . Its true that all of the great problems of the world have been solved because of the 58 efforts of a few If you believe in a cause(事业),dont 59 ! Others will someday take notice and together we will 60 even our greates
46、t problems41.AabandonedBpollutedCdesertedDused42.AquestionsBcostsCexamplesDproblems43.AdriveBrunCcycleDstand44.AtinyBdifferentChugeDsimilar45.AcomesBpassesCvariesDmoves46.AallBanyCnoneDmost47.AgatherBtryCsingDappear48.AattractBrequireCescapeDpay49.AplanBtrendCactivityDmovement50.AsinceBthoughCunless
47、Dwhile51.AresponsibilityBnoticeCchanceDmeasure52.Aput offBcut offCcarried outDworked out53.AapproachesBworksCchangesDdisappears54.AsignificantBreasonableCadequateDsmall55.AcontinuesBdelaysCfinishesDbegins56.AfamiliarBstrangeCmagnificentDpoor57.ApointBdecisionCdifferenceDmistake58.AuselessBtirelessCe
48、xtraDspecial59.Agive upBgive inCgive awayDgive out60.AidentifyBunderstandCpredictDsolve第二节(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Tower Bridge is one of the twentyseven bridges over the River ThamesIt is close to the Tower of London,from 61 the Tower Bridge got its nameIt is a symb
49、ol of London It is recorded that the Tower Bridge 62 (build) in 1894 and now it is one of the 63 (famous) bridges in the worldIts interesting that its middle part can be raised 64 (let) big ships passIt used to be raised about 50 times a day,but now it is raised only 4 to 5 times a weekIf you are lu
50、cky enough to see the bridge with its two arms open high in the air,youll never forget it People often think the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge are 65 the same age 66 in fact,the Tower of London was built 1000 years ago,while the latter only 67 (have) a history of over 100 yearsThe Tower Bridg
51、e was first painted chocolate brownLater,it was painted red,white and blueIts picture also appeared in the opening of the Summer Olympic Games 68 (hold) in London in 2012So come to visit the famous bridgeYoull 69 (sure) have a wonderful experience and itll leave you a lasting 70 (impress)第三部分 写作(共两节
52、,满分35分) 第一节 短文改错 (共10小题,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:在错的词下一横线,并在该词下面写修改后的词 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 MrChen, I will graduate in about a monthI have a lot of to sayDuring the past
53、three years,you have given me so many help and encouragement,but I have done a lot of things what make you angry When I was in Grade Two,I didnt study hardlyI spent too much time in play basketball As a result,I got bad gradesYou tried your best to help me on my English,my study habits and my lifeEv
54、ery time I did everything wrong,you always said,It doesnt matter At that time,I was too young and foolish understand youNow I can see all of these thingI think that I should say sorry to meI am very sorry,sir! Best wishes to you and your family!Yours,Steve第二节 书面表达 (满分25 分) 假定你是李华你的加拿大网友Jim来信告诉你他最近染上
55、了网瘾,导致成绩下降请你 用英语给他写一封信,给予他帮助内容包括: 1.指出网瘾的危害(生活、学习、健康等方面); 2.给出相应的建议 注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯英语试题参考答案及评分标准阅读:21-25 BACCD 26-30 ABABA 31-35 BCDCB 36-40 GBEAC4145 BDACA 4650 CBDBA 5155 BACDD 5660 CCBAD61 which 62 was built 63 most famous 64 to let 65 of 66 But 67 has 68 held 69 surely 70 impress
56、ionDear Mr Chen,I will graduate in about a monthI have a lot of to sayDuring the past three years, you have given me so many help and encouragement,but I have done a lot of things what make you angryWhen I was in Grade Two,I didnt study hardlyI spent too much time in play basketballAs a result,I got
57、 bad gradesYou tried your best to help me on my English,my study habits and my life Every time I did everything wrong,you always said,It doesnt matter At that time,I was too young and foolish understand youNow I can see all of these thingI think that I should say sorry to meI am very sorry,sir!Best
58、wishes to you and your family!Yours,Steve1去掉of 2Many much 3whatthat4hardlyhard 5playplaying 6onwith 7everythingsomething 8understand前加 to 9thingthings 10meyou【解答】Dear Jim, As your close friend,Id like to talk about the harm of Internet addiction to youAs we know,the Internet is a convenient tool to
59、improve our knowledge However,our life will be greatly affected if we are addicted to itGenerally speaking,Internet addiction causes your grade to go downIn addition,your health will go from bad to worseTo make things worse,it will damage the relationship with your friends and family So I think it is high time that you got rid of the bad habitYou should pay more attention to studyingIt is a good idea for you to read some meaningful books and take some physical exerciseBest wishes! Yours, Li Hua