1、英语试卷 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) （略）略略第二部分阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分。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。A Planningtogetaway?ThinkpassportfirstIf youre planning to get away from it all this year you should think passport first. Checking you have a valid passport before you book
2、your trip takes minutes but could save you the trouble and cost of not being able to go. Renewing（更新）yourpassportbefore it runsoutYou can renew your passport up to 9 months before it can no longer be legally used. So take the time now and save the tears later.ApplyingforapassportforthefirsttimeOur e
3、ligibility (资格) checks mean that it takes a minimum of one week to issue a passport. So make sure you dont leave it to the last minute, and apply in plenty of time.Help with your application is just around the cornerSelected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents offer a Check and Send s
4、ervice that helps you with your application. Its convenient and you should receive your passport within 2 weeks.If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you can either:Pick up a Passport Application Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents.Or call the Application Form
5、 Request line on 0901 4700 100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk. If your need is urgent, call 0870 521 0410 for an appointment at one of our offices. We cant guarantee to see customers without an appointment. From 14th January a guaranteed same day (passport renewals only) or one week service will be av
6、ailable from passport public counters.Calls will be charged 60p per minute and the cost per call should not normally be more than 90p.Calls are charged at national rates.21. When applying for a passport for the first time, you need to know that_ .A. passports can be legally used foreverB. passport a
7、re issued at the last minuteC. applications are selected by post office branchesD. application checks take at least one week22. According to the passage, you can meet your urgent need by_A. going to the offices directlyB. visiting www.passport.gov.uk for a guaranteeC. making a call for an appointmen
8、tD. getting in touch with World choice travel agents23. What is the passage mainly about?A. Certain types of passports.B. Instructions on applying for passports.C. Advantages of holding passports.D.Different functions of passports BMy wife and I were at a crowded grocery store not long ago. It was a
9、 weekday evening, cold and wet and tense. People were carelessly blocking aisles(通道), cutting one another off with their carts.Things got worse at the checkout line.The cashier scanned a mans discount card, but he misread the savings on her screen as an additional charge. He decided she was acting d
10、eliberately and began to argue.“She is being spiteful (恶意的)!” he yelled. “This is unbelievable.”Other customers looked away as the cashier tried to reason with him. She called a manager, who accompanied him to customer service. Shaken, she moved to the next customer in line.Weve all witnessed uncomf
11、ortable scenes like this in public places.The grocery scene was another example of how our trust in others has eroded . But it was also a teachable moment on how we can rebuild our faith-starting with just one person.Back at the grocery store, my wife and I reached our uneasy cashier. I grabbed a bo
12、ttle of water from a nearby cooler and handed it to her. “We felt bad about how that man treated you and wanted to buy this for you.” I said. Her face lit up, and we talked as she scanned our items. She told us she had been working that evening through severe foot pain and would be having surgery la
13、ter that week. We wished her well in her recovery, and she thanked us as we left.Those are the balancing acts, the moments of responding social and emotional pain with healing, which will add up to restore trust among people. You can start that pattern in someone elses life, even in a place as ordin
14、ary as the neighborhood grocery store.24.Why did the man at the checkout line argue with the cashier? A. The cashier called a manager to help her. B. Someone jumped the queue waiting to check out. C. There was something wrong with his discount card. D. He believed the cashier charged him more on pur
15、pose.25.The underlined word “erode” in Paragraph 5 means_. A.changed B.increased C.faded D.formed26.The author bought a bottle of water for the cashier because_. A. he thought the cashier might feel a bit thirsty B. he knew she had gone through much trouble recently C. he wanted to restore the trust
16、 between her and the man D. he wanted to comfort her after the terrible experience just now27.The last paragraph is intended to _. A. add a warning B. make a suggestion C.introduce a topic D. present an argument CPlay is vital in every childs development, and for toddlers(蹒跚学步的小孩) the benefits of pl
17、ay especially come to life when they can connect with parents during playtime.To raise awareness and help parents create the time and attention span needed, LEGO and DUPLO launches a “Do not disturb playtime campaign. 21 days is what it takes on average to break a habit, so for 21 days the LEGO DUPL
18、O team will not post on social media during “toddler playtime”, defined as 5am-8pm. With social media being an integrated(不可或缺的) part and creative inspiration to modern family life, it is no surprise that researchers call out digital behavior as a concerning obstacle to quality playtime. “While we a
19、re hooked on our cell phones, we should think about turning them off when interacting with our young children. Kids learn so much from us and we dont want to get in the way of that. Take language learning for example. When caregivers talk to their children about what they are interested in, it helps
20、 them learn new words and new ways to express themselves. Our research shows that the use of a cell phone in a conversation between parent and child disturbs that childs word learning.” advises Roberta Golinkoff, PhD:Professor, University of Delaware. Our research shows that parents today understand
21、 their significant role in ensuring their kids grow up to be happy, well-rounded, and equipped for the future. At the same time, many worry about not spending enough time with their toddlers. LEGO DUPLO wants to inspire parents to make the small moments memorable. “We know parents today feel more ti
22、me-starved than ever before. Many feel guilty over not spending enough time with their little ones. Through the Do not disturb playtime campaign, we hope to reassure parents that its not so much of the amount of time they spend with their kids, but the small meaningful moments they create during pla
23、y”, said Steffen Jensen, LEGO Group Senior Marketing Director.28. The underlined phrase in the third paragraph can be probably replaced by_.A. familiar with B. addicted to C.particular about D.strict in29. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Digital behavior is sup
24、posed to be totally abandoned in our daily life.B. Parents today attach little importance to spending time with their children.C. This campaign is intended to arouse peoples awareness of the importance of playtime.D. Parents have more time than before so they should accompany their children.30. What
25、 might be Roberta Golinkoffs attitude towards the campaign?A. Disapproving B. Unconcerned C. Critical D. Favorable31. While interacting with their children, parents are advised to_.A. Create memorable and meaningful experiencesB. Provide children with big projects rather than small onesC. Express th
26、emselves in new waysD. Focus on childrens language learningDNew App Helps People Remember FacesLarge gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming. Pressure to learn peoples names only adds to the stress. A new facial-recognition app could come to the rescue, but privacy e
27、xperts recommend applying with caution. The app, called SocialRecall, connects names with faces via smartphone cameras and facial recognition, potentially avoiding the need for formal introductions. “It breaks down these social barriers we all have when meeting somebody,” says Barry Sandrew, who cre
28、ated the app and tested it at an event of 1,000 people. After receiving an invitation to download SocialRecall from an event organizer, the user is asked to take two selfies and sign in via social media. At the event, the app is active within a previously defined geographical area. When a user point
29、s his or her phone camera at an attendees face, the app identifies the individual, displays the persons name, and links to his or her social media profile. To protect privacy, it recognizes only those who have agreed to participate. And the apps creators say it automatically deletes users data after
30、 an event.Ann Cavoukian, a privacy expert who runs the Privacy by Design Center of Excellence praises the apps creators for these protective measures. She warns, however, that when people choose to share their personal information with the app, they should know that “there may be unintended conseque
31、nces down the road with that information being used in another context that might come back to bite you.”The start-up has also developed a version of the app for individuals who suffer from “face blindness,” a condition that prevents people from recognizing individuals they have met. To use this app
32、, a person first acquires an image of someones face, from either the smartphones camera or a photograph, and then tags it with a name. When the camera spots that same face in real life, the previously entered information is displayed. The collected data are stored only on a users phone, according to
33、 the team behind the app. 32. SocialRecall is used to _.A. take photos B. identify people C. organize events D. make friends33. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _.A. how the app works B. how the app was createdC. what makes the app popular D. what people can do with the app34. SocialRecall helps people s
34、uffering from face blindness by _. A. giving names to the photos kept in their smartphonesB. collecting information previously entered in the phoneC. providing the information of a person when they first meetD. showing the persons information when it spots a stored face35. What can we learn about So
35、cialRecall from the passage?A. It may put peoples privacy at risk.B. It has caused unintended consequences.C. It can prevent some communication disorders.D. It is praised by users for its protective measures.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。Before fridges, homes usually
36、had ice boxes. But another way to keep food cool without electricity is to use an evaporative (蒸气) cooler. 36 . 37 .The shelves are pieces of metal with many small holes through them. The sides of the box are covered with pieces of thick cloth. Containers of water are placed at the top and bottom of
37、 the cooler. The ends of each piece of cloth lie in the water so the cloth stays wet.Put the cooler in the open air but not in the sun. 38 .The inside of the box will stay several degrees cooler than the outside. This can keep foods fresh for a short time. 39 .Place the harvested items on a clean su
38、rface, but not on the ground. Fruits and vegetables must be cool from field heat before they are stored. A good idea is to harvest foods either early or late in the day, then leave them to cool naturally. Do not remove outer leaves from fruits and vegetables before storage.Some fruits and vegetables
39、 must be stored at zero to four degrees Celsius. Any colder, and they might be damaged. 40 . And still others above eight degrees. Cover the items in plastic once they reach the right “critical temperature” for storage.A. Remove outer leaves from vegetables and fruits.B. Others need four to eight de
40、grees.C. A common design is a tall box with several shelves inside.D. It is easy to make and does not even use iceE. A tall box is used to cool food without ice or electricity.F. Let air pass through.G. The best way to prepare foods for storage (储存) is at harvest time.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
41、20小题；每小题l5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。My father always told me “ All work is noble!” He wasnt 41 , but he earned a reasonable living.Thanks to his 42 , I was able to go to Art College. I, however, wanted to do something 43 ,something more interestingI was specia
42、l.After graduation,I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job. It was winter, and the optimist, Id only brought enough money to 44 myself for about a month.I wasnt 45 -I was sure Id find a fantastic job immediately.Within a few weeks, though, I found myself wandering around the streets
43、having been 46 by every design office in town. My hostel 47 was almost gone and I hadnt eaten in days. “How had I reached this point?” I wondered as I 48 in my thin jacket.I was just about to 49 when my dad called. He suggested that I get a job in a 50 until something else came along. At first ,prid
44、e made me 51 .But I was cold,hungry,and unwilling to go home feeling 52 and defeated.I entered an expensive-looking cafe near one of the design offices that had turned me away and asked the manager if they were 53 . She said they were 54 ,and offered me a job right away. 55 ,I found that I really en
45、joyed serving people. I started making big 56 right away. Later, the manager learned that I had a design 57 and asked me to design the cafe menus. That led to a part-time job at an advertising company. Previously, Id have never considered being a 58 ,but there I was ,I 59 got my dream design job, bu
46、t that winter I learned not to make 60 about work. 41. A. concernedB. wealthy C. generous D. caring 42. A. educationB. time C. powerD. effort43. A. different B. simple C. strange D. safe44. A. entertain B.protect C.support D. identify45. A. disappointed B. worriedC. helplessD. alone 46. A. rejected
47、B. annoyedC.restricted D. invited 47. A. hostB. room C. contract D. rent48. A.waited B. trembled C. regretted D. sweated 49. A. show off B. settle downC. give up D. set out 50. A. library B. galleryC. factory D. restaurant 51. A. hesitate B. agree C. continueD. reply 52. A. relieved B. ashamed C. se
48、cure D. lonely53. A. hiring B. working C. serving D. checking54. A. reasonableB. popularC. overstaffedD. shorthanded55. A. HopefullyB. UndoubtedlyC. SurprisinglyD. Obviously 56. A. designsB. contacts C. meals D. tips57. A. hobby B. company C. backgroundD. task 58. A. waiter B. designer C. directorD.
49、 manager 59. A. simply B. nearly C. eventuallyD. temporarily 60. A.preparations B. assumptionsC. changes D. suggestions第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences,
50、61 , need to take place in the real world. With the virtual reality (VR) technology, tourism will 62 (increase) become a combination of physical and virtual world. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.There are several ways VR tourism could make a positive 63 (contribute). Firstly it could
51、 help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism 64 (limit) the number of visitors 65 some famous sites. These places are now producing 66 (them) own VR experience that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites. VR may also allow people back in time, to experience 67 (histor
52、y) events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs. Finally, in a world 68 many people suffer from stress and depression, virtual tourism may provide 69 cheap and convenient way to take brief holidays to unreachable destinations.As virtual technology improves and as people continue to
53、 demand new and interesting experiences, 70 (expect) more virtual tourism !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。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()，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：在错的词下画一横线，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1
54、1处起)不计分。 I was asked to deliver the speech before the whole class at the age of 9! I felt shy the moment I thought of that. Therefore, I had no choice but prepare for it. The real moment began when I stood on the platform with so many eyes fixing at me. My listeners were waiting patiently. I gradual
55、ly found myself back, giving my speech. My audiences applauded at last,which means I made it. After then, my fear of talking before lots of people has been disappeared. The greatest difficulty on our way to success is your fear. Overcome it, or we will be able to achieve our goals.第二节 写作（满分为25分）为弘扬中国传统文化，学生会将举行“诗歌朗诵大赛”（Poetry Recitation Contest)，邀请学校国际部学生参加。请你根据提示写一则通知。内容要点包括：1.大赛的目的；2.大赛的时间、地点；（本周三下午2:30、学校报告厅）；3.朗诵内容：唐诗宋词；（Tang and Song poetry）。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
