1、一 阅读（2*8=16） AMost people believe that fish only eat and swim. But, if youve ever had the opportunity to meet an Oscar fish you probably know better than that.Oscars have become a popular fish species in recent years since theyre known to recognize their owners. They can have a trusting nature withi
2、n them, which is seen in some Oscars who will affectionately rub up against their owners arm when they perform tank maintenance.Oscars create a bond with their owners, and they are probably going to let you pet them at some point of the relationship. Some will even eat from the owners hand. Thats ve
3、ry different behavior than most other fish varieties display. They not only bond with their owners, but they also bond with other fish as well. They even bond with varieties of fish different than its own. They develop strong relationships with one another, and they are impacted by the death of the
4、other.They are easy to take care of because they will eat almost anything and will spit out whatever food they dont like. They eat crickets and earthworms. They have also been known to eat small kitchen scraps as well. You just have to watch out what other types of fish you put in the tank with your
5、 Oscar, since if the fish is small enough, the Oscar will eat it.Oscars have an endearing personality, but they are aggressive fish. Oscars find themselves in a competition of sorts with other fish, and they can easily fight for no apparent reason. Its hard to predict an Oscars temperament，since eac
6、h of them has a distinct personality.The Oscar is known to grow up to 1218 inches long, so it requires a large tank. Each Oscar requires about 80100 gallons of water in the tank, so be prepared to move them to a larger tank as they get older.Oscars can be as sweet as puppies and very affectionate. G
7、et to know your Oscar and its unique personality，and see for yourself how loving it can be.1What is the text mainly about?AThe amazing personality of Oscars. BHow to take care of Oscars.CThe living habits of Oscars. DWhy people like Oscars.2Oscars are popular with people because_.Athey are easy to l
8、ook after Bthey eat whatever they are givenCthey can recognize their owners Dthey can play with their owners3Which of the following is TRUE about Oscars?AThey only bond with their owners. BThey only bond with fish of their species.CThey wont be affected by another fish of their species.DThey keep go
9、od relation with different kinds of fish.4To keep Oscars, we have to_.Aseparate old fish from young ones Buse a large tankCknow their personality first Dtrain them to be affectionateBFacebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage with social media now a factor in an increasing num
10、ber of divorce cases, say lawyers.One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouses（配偶） postings of Facebook or other online sites, according to research. A similar percentage admit that they search online for evidence of their spouses disloyalty, while nearly one in
11、five say they have daily quarrels because of the way their husband or wife uses social media.The research was assigned by law firm Gordon in response to an increase in the number of its clients who said that Facebook, Skype, Snapchat, Twitter or other social media sites had played a part in their di
12、vorce.Andrew Newbury, of law firm Gordon, said: Social media is the new marriage. Five years ago Facebook was rarely mentioned in the context of a marriage ending, but now it has become common.” Social media, specific pictures and posts on Facebook, are now being routinely raised in divorces. The su
13、rvey by Censuswide among 2011 husbands and wives, found the most common reasons for checking their spouses social media accounts were to discover who they were talking to, who they were meeting and where they were going. A quarter of the married people said the resulting suspicions led to quarrels a
14、t least once a week, and 17 percent said such quarrels were daily events.Arguments were caused by contact with former partners, by the sending of secret messages, and by the posting of inappropriate pictures. Some 14 percent said they looked at their spouses social media with the specific intention
15、of detecting evidence of adultery5. The underlined word “disloyalty” in Paragraph 2 probably means_.A. affection B. discomfort C. dishonesty D. violence6. What might checking spouses social media accounts result in?A. The couple let out secrets quickly. B. The couple lost trust between each other.C.
16、 All the couples quarreled at least once a week. D. The couple felt comfortable about their relationship.7. By saying “Social media is the new marriage minefield”, Andrew means that_.A. a new marriage needs social media field B. social media is a good thing to marriageC. social media is a new field
17、of communicationD. marriage ending will be caused by social media8. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Facebook, a Multifunctional Tool B. Social Media, a Threat to Marriage C. Posting Pictures is Killing Marriage D. Argument about Social Media Sites 二 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Dad was al
18、ways full of advice. One of the biggest lessons he taught me one summer was about having a strong 9 ethic(道德规范). When my brother and I were growing up, we mowed(割草)yards during the summer to 10 pocket money.Every time we went to work, Dad was there to 11 . I used to wonder 12 he came with us. He sto
19、od watching our work in the 13 weather when he could have been inside relaxing with air conditioning.One day we were 14 our neighbors yard. She always 15 until the grass was knee-high to call us over. That afternoon, I was finishing up and was 16 . I was just about to 17 the mower when I saw Dad poi
20、nting to some 18 . I thought about how little I was getting paid for cutting grass so 19 it almost broke the mower. I 20 him and kept walking. Dad called me out,“You missed a piece.”I frowned(皱眉), 21 he would go home. He kept 22 . So worn out and discouraged, I went back to cut that piece of grass.
21、I said to myself:“That one piece isnt 23 anyone. Why wont he just let it go?”Other neighbors 24 the good work we did and we soon got more 25 . We started out with on client, but by the end of the summer we had five.The lesson my dad taught me stayed with me：Be 26 . If you say you are going to perfor
22、m a job at a certain time, keep your 27 . Give your customers the kind of service you would like to 28 . It shows how sincere you are and how much pride you take in your work.9. A. work B. family C. neighbor D. academy10. A. save B. share C. earn D. borrow11. A. watch B. teach C. help D. perform12.
23、A. how B. whether C. when D. why13. A. rainy B. snowy C. hot D. warm14. A. visiting B. cutting C. cleaning D. digging15. A. decided B. prepared C. stopped D. waited16. A. excited B. confused C. frightened D. tired17. A. pay for B. throw away C. turn off D. try out18. A. people B. stones C. grass D.
24、water19. A. strange B. thick C. different D. high20. A. Ignored B. forgot C. Comforted D. thanked21. A. Pretending B. admitting C. hoping D. believing22. A. going B. pointing C. shaking D. disturbing23. A. hurting B. cheating C. killing D. welcoming24. A. took care of B. took advantage of C. took no
25、tice of D. took hold of25. A. luck B. information C. Business D. advice26. A. ordinary B. professional C. smart D. outstanding27. A. space B. peace C. word D. need28. A. offer B. receive C. provide D. exchange三、 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) Dear Sir,I have just read on the newspaper that an English lang
26、uage secretary is wanting in your company. However, Im writing to introduce me and apply the position. I am a 22-years-old female university student，that studies in the English Department of Yunnan University. I do very much well in English listening，speaking, and translation. I can speak and read l
27、ittle French as a second foreign language. Last summer, I also work as a tourist guide and the boss I worked for were very satisfied with my work.You will know more about me whether I come for an interview.Best wishes.Yours faithfully,Li Ming答案 1-4 ACDB; 5-8 CBDB; 9-13 ACADC 14-18 BDDCC 19-23 DACBA
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