1、第二部分 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）从A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe offer five kinds of courses. Each course has been designed to help students according to their needs.Course 1: General EnglishGeneral English is designed to develop students basic communication skills in speaking and pronunci
2、ation, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 288 per week.Course 2: Academic EnglishAcademic English is for students who want to take the IELTS exam or for those who need to use English in a professional area. Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm to 5:00
3、 pm, $ 320 per week.Course 3: High School ESLWhy not make the most of your time studying in Australia with the help from TIES? We have High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for international students. Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $ 25 per hour.Course 4: Night ClassesDo y
4、ou want to improve your English and get the best possible results in your GRE test? We have two night classes each week designed to meet your needs. Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, $ 60 per day.Course 5: One on OneIf you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIESteachers
5、, we can design a course to meet your needs. One on One lessons can improve your English language skills more quickly and help students who want to take TOEFL. Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, $ 80 per hour.1. If you are an English beginner, youd better choose . A. High School ESL B. General E
6、nglish C. Night Classes D. Academic English2. How much will you pay if you spend two weeks taking the High School ESL course? A. $ 600. B. $ 300. C. $ 500. D. $ 200.3. What can we learn from One on One according to the passage? A. Its lessons are given in the morning. B. Its especially designed for
7、English beginners. C. Its more expensive than the other courses. D. Its lessons are designed to only improve writing skills.BBilly Wilder (1906-2002) was a Jewish Polish-born American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer. Many experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is
8、often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever had.Billy Wilder started law school in Vienna, Austria. Then he decided not to become a lawyer. Instead, he began reporting for a Vienna newspaper. Wilder became a screenwriter in the late 1920s while living in Berlin. After the rise of the Nazi P
9、arty, Wilder, who was Jewish, left for Paris, where he directed a movie The Bad Seed for the first time. He moved to Hollywood in 1933, and in 1939 he had a hit when he co-wrote the screenplay for Ninotchka. In 1944, Billy Wilder made a film called Double Indemnity. Some critics said this movie esta
10、blished him as one of the greatest Hollywood directors.As a director, Billy Wilder often violated Hollywood customs about social issues. For example, someone who drank too much alcohol had rarely been a movie subject. But Billy Wilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945, whose subject was about alcoho
11、l. Reports at the time said manufacturers of alcoholic drinks tried to stop the movie. They did not succeed. The Lost Weekend also won the first prize of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.In 1950, Wilder made Sunset Boulevar, which won three Academy awards. The movie marked the last time Bi
12、lly Wilder and Charles Brackett wrote together. In 1954, Billy Wilder became an independent producer. The next year, Wilders first movie The Seven Year Itch as an independent filmmaker was a huge success. In 1959, Wilder made a funny movie that was very popular. Billy Wilder continued to make intere
13、sting movies through the nineteen sixties and nineteen seventies.In recent years, however, Billy Wilder received many more awards and honors. Critics praised his gifts to movie making. In 1987, he received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, which is the highest award a producer can receive. Wild
14、er died in 2002. A current Hollywood producer said, “Billy Wilder dies. Nobodys perfect.”4. Which of the following best describes Billy Wilder according to Paragraph 1?A. Changeable B. Generous C. Gifted D. Productive5. The author introduces Billy Wilder mainly by _.A. giving examples B. comparing f
15、actsC. following space order D. following time order6. What does the underlined word “violated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Act against B. Cared about C. Called up D. Appealed to7. What does the text mainly talk aboutA. The background of American movies.B. Billy Wilders achievements in American
16、movies.C. Billy Wilders attitude to American movies.D. The development American movies.C“Fast fashion” means clothes that are inexpensive but look like the latest designs. One reason for the success of fast fashion is social media. A report by the investment research firm Bernstein found that Millen
17、nialspeople born in the 1980s and 90swanted to wear a variety of clothes in the photos they posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As a result, many businesses that offer trendy, low-cost clothes are growing.But the situation is changing now. Maxine Bdat, a woman who is in her early 30s, looks i
18、n her closet full of clothes, but she has nothing to wear. She says she hates always shopping for what is in style. Instead, she says, she wants to buy fewer clothes that she can wear over and over. Other people want the same thing, she says.So Ms. Bdat and a business partner, Soraya Darabi, started
19、 a “slow fashion” clothing company called Zady. “Slow fashion” means clothes that last a long time. They are often classic colors and shapes, and are made from natural materials that are biodegradable(能进行生物降解的) over time.The terms “fast fashion” and “slow fashion” are related to “fast food” and “slo
20、w food”: fast food is still popular in the U. S. , but many restaurants increasingly offer higher-quality, more expensive and relaxed meals.Like slow food, slow fashion also aims to use sources that are good for the environment and workers. Maxine Bdat says people in her generation want to know wher
21、e their clothes come from and who is making them. To answer Millennials demand for information about the products they buy, Ms. Bdats company, Zady, includes details about the history of the brands. It also describes the process in which the clothes are made. Ms. Bdat says Zady aims to tell shoppers
22、 where their clothes come from, where they go, and how they impact the world.The international business “H&M” is answering Millennials demands in another way. It has created a recycling program for clothes. Shoppers who bring clothes they no longer want to H&M stores can receive a discount on new th
23、ings they buy. An H&M spokesperson says, “We have a clear vision to avoid and minimize waste that goes into landfills.”8. Whats the attitude of some Millennials towards fast fashion nowA. Crazy. B. Tired. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.9. “Slow food” is mentioned in the text to tell us _.A. it is better
24、 than fast food B. it is the healthiest foodC. why slow fashion comes now D. why people like fast fashion10. What can be learned from the program of H&M in the last paragraphA. It can help the environment. B. It does good to peoples health.C. It can help change peoples lives most. D. It will take th
25、e lead in the latest fashion.11. What is the best title of the textA. What Is out of Fashion B. Fast Fashion Is Not Fast.C. Slow Fashion Is in Fashion. D. Fast Fashion, Good or BadDOn Thanksgiving, even the most thoughtful children may not offer much gratitude (感激) for the gifts they received. And y
26、oud be wise not to expect it. Encouraging children to write down events that made them grateful can begin a habit that lasts a lifetime. But gratitude for the endless stuff we buy them? All the research Ive done has convinced me that its not going to happen. In one study, Yales professor Yarrow Dunh
27、am found that 4- to 8-year-old kids responded differently when given a gift they thought they earned versus (与相对) one that was granted out of simple generosity. He called the earned gift an “exchange relationship”. The children were happy for the gift but didnt experience the deeper gratitude that m
28、ight also make them more generous to others. The gift given for no reason, however, had a different emotional impact and the children showed thanks by being more likely to share candies they received in a follow-up game.As parents, we dont consider our holiday gifts an “exchange relationship” since
29、we know the time, money, and effort we put into buying them. But kids have a different view. One mom said that when she asked her 16-year-old son to thank her for buying him a cellphone, he said, “But thats what moms do, isnt it?” He wasnt being rude just practical.Asking our children to be grateful
30、 for gifts is sending the wrong message, anyway. Cornell psychology professor Tom Gilovich found that people are more likely to be grateful for experiences than for material possessions. The things that really matter arent on sale at a department store. A family dinner, a songfest around the firepla
31、ce, or even a hike in the woods creates a spirit of gratitude that outlasts even the nicest computer game. 12. Children may not offer much gratitude for the gifts they received, which the author thinks is . A. confusingB. badly-behaved C. annoying D. unsurprising13. Which of the following can earn y
32、ou a kids gratitude to a greater degree? A. Expensive gifts.B. Simple generosity. C. Birthday presents.D. Exchange relationship.14. The 16-year-old boy didnt thank his mom for the cellphone because . A. his mom put little love into buying it B. he had been spoiled by his loving parents C. he thought
33、 it is a moms duty to do that D. his mom failed to consider it an “exchange relationship” 15. According to Gilovich, gratitude can be better aroused by . A. pleasant emotional experiences B. the best games C. proper text messages D. a good family environment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
34、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Life can quickly change from great to grim at any given moment. These unexpected shifts can startle and frightenus. 16 It could be something as simple as hurting a toe（脚趾） when getting out of bed that sets the tone for theentire day. If we develop more awareness（意识）of trying to
35、be positive, however, we have the power to change the way we feel. 17 Positivity, on the other hand, is often wrongly viewed as puny(微不足道的). However, negative feelings without control can result in health damages over time, while positivity plays an important role in our well-being.Here are some sim
36、ple suggestions for increasing positivity:1. 18 They can be satisfying completion of a project, a kind gesture, a humorous email, or an unexpected compliment.2. Make a conscious transition(有意识的过渡) at the close of the workday. Decide what you want to bring home with you after work. 19 Sit in the car
37、for a few minutes and breathe deeply. When you get home, take time to relax, like doing a five-minute gentle yoga exercise.3. Contact and connect with loved ones. Call, text, email, send a love letter or a shared photo of a happy memory. Laugh, dance, share a meal, hold hands or simply sit together.
38、 20 Developing positivity can change our bodies as well as our minds greatly, which will help us in creating better lives.A. As a result, we get feelings of negativity.B. During the day, be mindful of wins.C. Negative emotions do harm to our health.D. Do remember that you can expect the best in your
39、 life in return.E. Developing positive attitudes can largely improve our lives.F. Leave the stress and upsets of the day behind.G. Negativity is often mistakenly viewed as powerful.第三部分 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，从短文后所给各题四个选项（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。A hard, co
40、ld rain sweeps over an outdoor pool at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex in South Florida. It 21 others to gather under an awning (遮阳棚). In the pool, Dora Torres 22 swimming. Lap after lap, flip turn after flip turn, she 23 the water with a muscular freestyle. And When lifeguards sound a lightning 2
41、4 , warning the swimmers to get out of the 25 , it seemed as if she didnt hear. She insists on swimming, 26 to be stopped even as the storm 27 . At the age of 41, which is nearly twice the age of 28 world-class athletes in her sport, Torres has defied(挑战) 29 weather in her historic bid to become the
42、 first over-40 swimmer to 30 in the Olympic Games. Shes also 31 traditional wisdom and the dismissive comments of other athletes. “Some competitors of mine say I am too 32 in years,” says Torres, a four-time Olympian who has won four gold medals and is the 33 of a two-year-old girl. “Someone was quo
43、ted as saying, I dont know why she is 34 swimming. She should be staying home 35 her kid. As 36 as Im swimming as fast as they are, whats the problem?”Actually, shes swimming faster. 37 begin on June 29, and she is now the fastest American woman in her 38 : The 50-meter freestyle. “You shouldnt put
44、a(n) 39 on your dreams,” she says. “People need to 40 , and not say, I cant do this because Im too old.”21. A. allowsB. makesC. remindsD. drives22. A. avoidsB. keepsC. completesD. escapes23. A. cuts throughB. prepares forC. goes againstD. turns to24. A. noiseB. markC. alarmD. sound25. A. bankB. rive
45、rC. holeD. pool26. A. refusingB. agreeingC. hesitatingD. deciding27. A. disappearsB. removesC. buildsD. changes28. A. bothB. all C. someD. most29. A. more than B. rather thanC. other thanD. less than30. A. instruct B. trainC. competeD. take31. A. consideredB. acceptedC. suggestedD. ignored32. A. wea
46、kB. advancedC. youngD. short33. A. coachB. parentC. teacherD. father34. A. alsoB. stillC. neverD. even35. A. attending to B. taking after C. looking for D. drawing attention to 36. A. farB. wellC. longD. soon37. A. experimentsB. trailsC. treatmentsD. measures38. A. eventB. businessC. laborD. exam39.
47、 A. genderB. difficultyC. ageD. fear40. A. joinB. takeC. expectD. try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。In ancient times, a king had a big rock placed on a roadway. Then he 41 （hide）himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the 42 （king） wealthiest m
48、erchants and courtiers came by and 43 （simple）walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king 44 not keeping the roads clear, but 45 did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along 46 （carry） a load of vegetables. Onapproaching the rock, the peasantlaid down his burden a
49、nd tried 47 (move) the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finallysucceeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed apurse lying in the road 48 the rock had been. The purse contained many gold coins and anote from the king indicating that the gold
50、 for person who removed the rock 49 the roadway. The peasant learned 50 many others never understand.第四部分 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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.
51、每处错误及其修改均限一词; 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My young cousin Tom seems to have endless questionto ask every day .One day ,he asked me how life onearth began after watch a film .To be honest ,the questionremains a puzzle to me .However ,in order not to lether down ,I found the answer in a book .It says ,lo
52、ngago the earth was a cloud dust .The dust settled intoa solid globe before billions of years. The earthbecame such violent that it explode d loudly. Then water, that is important for life to develop, began to appear. As the time went on, different life forms began .第二节 书面表达(25分)假定你是李华，上周五你班举行了“我的梦”主题班会。请你就此事写一篇报道，给校刊英文版投稿。要点如下：1. 班会准备情况2. 班会内容注意：1. 词数100左右2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯3. 开头语以为你写好，不计总数。Last Friday, our class held a theme class meeting with the title “My Dream”._ _
