1、.阅读理解A体裁:记叙文话题:人物传记词数:250时间:6Johnny Cash was born in 1932 in the southern state of Arkansas.His parents were poor cotton farmers.As a school boy,he began writing songs and he performed on radio programs.After high school,he joined the United States Air Force and served as a radio operator in Germany
2、.He returned to the United States in 1954 and formed a band with two friends and performed at local events.They began recording for Sun Records in Memphis.One of the songs Cash wrote became the first country music hit record for the company.It was “Cry,Cry,Cry.”Johnny Cash performed all across the U
3、nited States and Canada.By 1958,Johnny Cash was a successful recording artist,songwriter and singer.He was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,Tennessee.Johnny Cash won many awards,including eleven Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors.He was elected to both the Country Music
4、 Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.He also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.He died on September 12,2003,in Nashville at the age of seventyone.Fans say that Johnny Cashs music was important because it told simple stories about life and death.They say he cared about social i
5、ssues and continued to express support for those who are poor and without political power.One of the last songs he recorded was one made popular by the rock and roll group Nine Inch Nails.It is called “Hurt.”【语篇解读】本文介绍了美国著名艺术家、歌词作者、歌唱家Johnny Cash的生平和成就。1Johnny Cash returned to the United States afte
6、r _Ahe finished high schoolBhe served in US Air Force in GermanyChe formed a bandDhis song Cry,Cry,Cry became famous答案B细节理解题。根据第一段After high school,he joined the United States Air Force and served as a radio operator in Germany.以及第二段He returned to the United States in 1954可知B选项正确。2From the passage w
7、e can infer that _AJohnny Cash performed his famous song Cry,Cry,Cry at the Grand Ole Opry Bthe Grand Ole Opry is a place where famous singers hold their concertsCJohnny Cashs music was only loved by his fansDJohnny Cash didnt care about social problems答案B推理判断题。从第三段可以推测,Johnny Cash成为著名歌唱家以后被邀请在the G
8、rand Ole Opry演出,故可推断the Grand Ole Opry是著名歌唱家举办音乐会的地方。3What does the underlined word “hit” mean in the second paragraph?ABeat. BFailure. CStrike. DSuccess.答案D词义猜测题。由下文Johnny Cash获得的成功可知,画线单词的意思应该是“成功”。4Johnny Cashs songs were loved by his fans because _Ahe won many awards in his lifetimeBhis songs we
9、re sung by the rock and roll group Nine Inch NailsChis songs expressed support for the poor people with no political powerDhe often performed in the Grand Ole Opry答案C细节理解题。根据最后一段内容特别是They say he cared about social issues and continued to express support for those who are poor and without political p
10、ower.可知答案。B体裁:记叙文话题:人物与事件词数:299时间:6Barbara was driving her sixyearold son,Benjamin,to his piano lesson.They were late.Barbara had to drive much faster.Barbara,a nightduty nurse at the local hospital,had recently worked extra shifts.She was tired.“Mom!” Ben cried.“Look!” Just ahead,a car had lost con
11、trol on a patch of ice.Barbara pulled over,and threw open her door.Thank goodness she was a nurseshe might be able to help these unfortunate passengers.Then she paused.What about Ben? She couldnt take him with her.Little boys shouldnt see scenes like the one she anticipated(预料)But was it safe to lea
12、ve him alone? What if their car were hit from behind?For a moment Barbara considered going on her way.Someone else was sure to come along.No! “Ben,honey,promise me youll stay in the car!”“I will,Mommy,” he said as she ran.It was worse than shed feared.Two girls of high school age are in the car.One
13、was dead.The driver,however was still breathing.Barbara quickly applied pressure to the wound in the teenagers head.If help came soon,the girl would live.Barbara called for help on her cell phone and soon she heard the ambulance sirens(报警器)“Good job,” one said as he examined the drivers wounds.“You
14、probably saved her life,madam.” Slowly Barbara opened her car door.What should she tell Benjamin? He was staring at the crash site,his blue eyes huge.“Mom,” he whispered,“did you see it?” “See what,Honey?” she asked.“The angel,Mom! She came down from the sky while you were running to the car.And she
15、 opened the door,and she saved her life.” Barbaras eyes filled with tears.【语篇解读】在孩子的眼中,妈妈成为了一个天使。你想了解这是为什么吗?5From the text we can infer that _ABarbara always drove fast on her way to the hospitalBBenjamin began to learn piano lessons at an early ageCBarbara was tired because she had to drive her son
16、 to piano lessonDBenjamin was too tired to see the car accident答案B推理判断题。根据第一段her sixyearold son,Benjamin,to his piano lesson可知,Benjamin在六岁时就去学钢琴,说明他是在很小的年纪就学钢琴。6The car accident happened because _ABarbaras car was out of controlBthere were so many cars on the roadCthere was ice on the roadDBarbara w
17、as too tired to control her car答案C细节理解题。根据第三段a car had lost control on a patch of ice可知,因为地上有冰,一辆车失去控制造成了车祸。7Why did Barbara consider going on her way instead of helping the passengers?ABecause she worried about her son.BBecause she didnt know first aid.CBecause she was late for work.DBecause someon
18、e else would help them.答案A细节判断题。从第四段Then she paused.What about Ben? She couldnt take him with her.Little boys shouldnt see scenes like the one she anticipated(预料)But was it safe to leave him alone? What if their car were hit from behind?可知,Barbara开始对救人犹豫是因为她担心儿子的安全。8What did Barbara do to save the d
19、river?AShe ran to the hospital for help.BShe drove the ambulance to the crash site.CShe made the driver breathe at first.DShe pressed the wound in the drivers head.答案D细节理解题。根据第六段Barbara quickly applied pressure to the wound in the teenagers head可知,Barbara按压了司机的头部的伤口救了司机的命。.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
20、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Obstacles(绊脚石) that lie on the way to success1LazinessEven with a great idea and the courage to pursue it,your efforts will be for naught unless youre willing to take massive action._9_ Write down your goals and the action steps youll take to pursue those goals.Post your vision and pl
21、an in your bedroom,bathroom,office.Share it with others,so theyll hold you accountable for delivering on your plan.2Complacency(自满)Without passion,even the most compelling vision will not be realised._10_ Make your passion into an almost physical characteristic of your personality,an inexorable forc
22、e that keeps you engaged every moment of every workday,bringing you one step closer to the measure of success that you desire.3DistractionThe modern world calls for your attention in everlouder ways._11_ It takes selfdiscipline to persevere amidst the noise and haste,to assert your willpower over ca
23、sual desires and instincts.Channel your emotions,behaviors,and desires toward obtaining the reward of success.Remember:Living a life of selfdiscipline is less painful in the long run than regretting “what might have been.”4DoubtOnce youve made a decision,doubt is a worm that eats away at your abilit
24、y to succeed.Life and work can be hard and even cruel.Remember,the race is not for the swift but rather those who persevere._12_ You owe it to yourself to remain confident in your vision and your plan.5DishonestyAs you begin to be successful,youll be tempted to lie,exaggerate(夸大),and cheat in order
25、to move your thing forward.However,taking the easy way of dishonesty has a tendency to sneak back up on you._13_ True success comes when you are a person of your word,when you have a pure conscience,and when you have not cheated others on your way to the top.AEvery path to success begins with a grea
26、t idea.BYou should focus on what you are doing.CDont allow doubt to influence your process.DDiligence can make up for lack of intelligence.EIt causes far more problems than telling the truth in the end.FWithout passion,your energy and enthusiasm will disappear.GIf you cant experience gratitude you m
27、ight have stayed exactly where you started.答案9D本段内容说明的是“懒惰”,选项D意为“勤能补拙”,说明勤奋的重要性,与“懒惰”形成对比。故选D。10F空格处的句子格式与空格前面的句子一致,都是说明没有激情的坏处。故选F。11B本段主要内容为“分心”,而选项B意为“你应该专注于你正在做的事情”。与本段内容形成对比。故选B。12C本段标题为Doubt(怀疑),选项C意为“不要让怀疑影响你的进程”,与标题内容相符。故选C。13E本段标题为“不诚实”,选项E意为“最终,不诚实比说实话造成更多的问题”,符合本段内容。故选E。.短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌
28、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11处起)不计分。Being a volunteer can bring many benefits to you.You can learn new skills,gain valuable experiences,meet new people and s
29、o on.In the late August last year,I took part the voluntary work for a international sports meet.Every day I work in the supply office in the Athlete Villages for about seven hours.My job was to deliver daily supplies for the officials and athletes.When the sports meet closed,I accomplished my job s
30、uccessful.Though the job was hard,but it was very important.I made some friends with the people worked there and some athletes from all around the world.My voluntary work also enriched our working experience,from that I learned some skills as well.答案Being a volunteer can bring many benefits to you.Y
31、ou can learn new skills,gain valuable ,meet new people and so on.In the late August last year,I took part the voluntary work for international sports meet.Every day I in the supply office in the Athlete Villages for about seven hours.My job was to deliver daily supplies the officials and athletes.When the sports meet closed,I accomplished my job .Though the job was hard, it was very important.I made some friends with the people there and some athletes from all around the world.My voluntary work also enriched working experience,from I learned some skills as well.