1、荆州中学2018级8月月考高三年级英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which ink has been run out of? A. Red ink. B. Blue ink. C. Black ink. 2. Where is the girls towel? A. In the bedroom. B. In the bathroom.C. In the laundry room
2、. 3. What type of climate does the woman prefer? A. Cool. B. Rainy. C. Hot. 4. What just happened in the conversation? A. The cat played with the man. B. The cat destroyed the womans sofa. C. The cat scratched the woman. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Booking a hotel. B. Looking f
3、or the directions. C. Making comments on a flight. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How was the woman convinced to take the dance lesson? A. Her friend persuaded her. B. She overcame her fear o
4、n her own. C. She saw everyone having a good time. 7. How many kinds of dance does the woman mention? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the man call the woman? A. To fix the door. B. To save his daughter. C. To help him enter his house. 9. How does the man probably feel now? A. A
5、mused. B. Anxious. C. Angry. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the school hall. B. In a classroom. C. In the teachers office. 11. What do we know about Eric from the conversation? A. He is overconfident. B. He is quiet. C. He is enthusiastic. 12. What will t
6、he woman probably do next? A. Organize a study group. B. Eat lunch with some students. C. Prepare for the next class. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the girl doing? A. Looking for a missing friend. B. Searching for a lost pet. C. Helping the man make a poster. 14. Where was Charlie last seen according
7、 to the man? A. At the park. B. On the street. C. In the girls yard. 15. What do we know about Charlie? A. He is young. B. He has poor eyesight.C. He has brown eyes. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. They are strangers. B. They are neighbors. C. They are family members. 听第10段材料，回
8、答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker introduce first about Liverpool? A. The reputation. B. The culture. C. The business. 18. What kind of transport has been most important to Liverpool? A. Rail transport. B. Sea transport. C. Road transport. 19. What is RMS Lusitania? A. It is a famous pop group. B.
9、It is a top football club. C. It is a well-known ship. 20. What has been the best-known export in Liverpool since the 1960s? A. Music. B. Coal. C. Cotton. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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 Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philade
10、lphia, wants the world to know exactly where shes been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢)at the age of four. Although the amputation caused hardships for Gallagher early on, she now treats it as an inspiratio
11、n for living her best life.To spread that message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but instead of simply using a Geo-tag(智能影像定位app).She writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.Now she has been taking pictures
12、 across the Europe, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking in the spectacular Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, all with the well-known locations written on he
13、r artificial leg.“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board, ”Gallagher said. “My mum and grand-mother werent too keen on the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”Gallagher said peop
14、le often stare when shes writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos she receives only praise and encouragement.“My leg hasnt stopped me from doing anything Ive wanted to do,” she said. “I dont know if its because of my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, but anyway, Ive been a
15、ble to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life.”Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. If life gives you an artificial leg, make art.21.What message did Gallagher want to spread in her special way?A. She enjoys her travelling across the glob
16、e.B. She suffers little from her legs amputation.C. She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.D. She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.22.When Gallagher is writing on her leg, people often _.A. encourage and praise her B. look down on herC. look attentively on herD.
17、 look up to her23.Gallagher can best be described as_.A. determined and creative B. friendly and generousC. helpful and ambitious D. independent and sensible24. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Never Too Late to Share B. A Special Artificial LegC. An Outstanding Photogr
18、apher D. Gallaghers Summer HolidayBUniversity of Pennsylvania researchers say that for the first time they have linked social media use to increases in depression and loneliness. The idea that social media is anything but social when it comes to mental health has been talked about for years, but not
19、 many studies have managed to actually link the two. To do that, Penn researchers, led by psychologist Melissa Hunt, designed a study that focused on WeChat, Snapchat and Instagram.The study was conducted with 143 participants, who before they began, completed a mood survey and sent along photos of
20、their battery screens, showing how often they were using their phones to access social media. “We set out to do a much more complete study which attempts to imitate real life.” Hunt said.The study divided the participants into two groups: The first group was allowed to maintain their normal social m
21、edia habits. The other, the control group, was restricted to 10 minutes per day on social media. The restrictions were put in place for three weeks and then the participants returned and were tested for outcomes such as fear of missing out, anxiety, depression and loneliness.The results showed a ver
22、y clear link between social media use and increased levels of depression and loneliness. “Using less social media than you normally do would lead to significant decreases in both depression and loneliness,” Hunt said.Social media invites what Hunt calls “downward social comparison.” “When youre onli
23、ne, it can sometimes seem that everyone else is cooler and having more fun and included in more things and youre left out，”Hunt said. And thats just generally discouraging. “Every minute you spend online is a minute you are not doing your work or not meeting a friend for dinner or having a deep conv
24、ersation with your roommate.” And these real life activities are the ones that can encourage self-esteem and self-worth, Hunt added.“People are on their devices, and thats not going to change，” she said. But as in life, a bit of control goes a long way.25. Before the study was conducted, the partici
25、pants completed a survey to_.A. imitate peoples real life B. link loneliness to depressionC. show their use of social media D. prove social media is important26. The results of the study showed using less social media would result in_.A. peoples fear of missing out B. higher levels of depressionC. o
26、bvious relief in loneliness D. lower levels of happiness27. In Hunts opinion, which activity benefits more to mental health?A. Hiking out with friends. B. Making comparison with others.C. Playing computer games in spare time. D. Logging onto social media and having fun.28. Which can be the best titl
27、e of the passage?A. A Study on Social Media. B. How to Improve Mental Health.C. People Addicted to Social MediaD. Social Media Influences Mental Health.CSome people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my familys last vacation. It was my six-year-old sons winter brea
28、k from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had a meeting in New York, so I had to get back. But that didnt mean my husband
29、 and my son couldnt stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1, 600. Not bad, huh?No
30、w some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up. Ive made living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks. I have bee
31、n the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted when it c
32、omes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts. 29. Why did Delta give the authors family cred
33、its?A. Their flight had been delayed. B. They had early bookings. C. They took a later flight. D. Their flight had been cancelled. 30. What can we learn about the author?A. She rarely misses a good deal. B. She seldom makes a compromise. C. She is very strict with her children. D. She is interested
34、in cheap products. 31. What does the author do?A. Shes a teacher. B. Shes a housewife. C. Shes a media person. D. Shes a businesswoman. DImagine there being a business that regularly takes huge quantities of your own products worth millions of pounds and burns them up. Your stock literally goes up i
35、n smoke. It sounds crazy, but the practice is common for some of the worlds biggest clothing manufacturers. They argue that it is the most cost-effective way of maintaining their brands exclusivity (独特性).The clothes that are burned are those that do not sell at a high enough price. Rather than watch
36、 them go on sale, the companies would set fire to them and regain a small amount of energy.Nobody knows exactly how much unsold stock is burnt annually by those fashion houses, but burning clothes has various negative impacts on the environment. For example burning clothes made from artificial fiber
37、s may release plastic microfibers into the atmosphere, which worsens global warming. AU.K parliamentary committee report on sustainability and the fashion industry advises the government to ban the burning of unsold stock if it can be reused or recycled.Actually, there are other approaches. What if
38、those companies had a section tasked with taking back unsold clothes, redesigning them into new products, and shipping out the new products to the market once again?There is also now an opportunity to focus on biodegradable (可生物降解的) fabrics. Clothes that break down faster might not have to be burned
39、. They would also appeal to those who care about the environmental impact of their own wardrobes.Additionally, we have an over-production problem. According to the World Bank, while clothing sales have risen steadily since 2000, clothing utilization has fallen at roughly the same rate. For every ext
40、ra T-shirt that is sold, it will be worn roughly half as much as it would have been 20 years ago. That means better forecasting market trends would in theory result in less waste.Burning clothes wont happen simply through fashion firms. The scale of fashion production has to change. And its importan
41、t to recognize that these consumer-focused brands will only go where the market takes them. If protecting the environment really matters to the public, they have to make clear that they want more sustainable clothing in the first place. Without consumers demanding that, it wont change.32. Paragraph
42、Three mainly talks about _.A. how important the U.K. parliamentary committee report isB. why fashion firms should end burning unsold stockC. why fashion firms burn unsold clothes in large numbers every yearD. how artificial fabrics will contribute to global warming33. The underlined expression cloth
43、ing utilization in the sixth paragraph means _.A. how long clothing lastsB. how well clothing sellsC. how often clothing is used D. how clothing is designed34. According to the article, which of the following is NOT a better way of dealing with unsold clothes than burning them?A. Redesigning and mak
44、ing them into new clothesB. Making consumers feel better about their purchasesC. Conducting research on market demand before productionD. Making clothes out of environmentally-friendly materials35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Consumers play a key role in stopping burning clothes.B.
45、Burning clothes is a better option for every fashion firm.C. The secret that some fashion firms burn clothes is well kept.D. Todays clothes are better than those two decades ago.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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.There was a survey of the people who were born from 1980
46、 to 2000，asking them what their most important life goals were. Over 80 percent said it was to get rich. _36 Were constantly told to devote more to our work, to push harder and to achieve more. Were given the impression that these are the things that we need to go after to have a good life. But is t
47、hat the truth? _37 But what if we could study people from the time when they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy? The Harvard Study of Adult Development did it. For 75 years, theyve tracked the lives of 724 men. Studies like this are extremely ra
48、re. Almost all projects of this kind fall apart within a decade because too many people drop out of the study. _38 Or the researchers cant get together. But through a combination of luck and the persistence of several generations of researchers, this study has survived.So what have they learned? The
49、 conclusion is that its not wealth or fame that counts. 39 Theyve learned three big lessons about relationships. Firstly, people who are more socially connected to family，to friends and to community are happier and physically healthier. The second is that its not just the number of friends you have
50、but the quality of your close relationships that matters. And the third is that good relationships dont just protect our bodies. _40 A. They can even protect our brains.B. To become famous came second.C. Or funding for the research dries up.D. The good life is built with relationships.E. It turns ou
51、t that being in conflict is bad for our health.F. It is good relationships that keep us happier and healthier.G To be frank, sometimes wealth and fame can make people happy.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 education started
52、 in a small village of India, I did not have any English then. When I discovered that famous novelist George Orwell was born in Motihari, it made me wonder if I could be a writer too. That day, it became my 41 .My father opened up the world of books for me. I must have been seven or eight, when he f
53、irst 42 me to a Hindi (印地语) storybook. When dad was reading the book for me, I was 43with the stories. By the time I was in Grade 10, I had finished reading hundreds of novels. Also, my private tutor made me believe that it was 44 for me to learn the language. After 10 months with her, I started rea
54、ding picture books in English. Two years later, I began to read my first English novel. Then I realized that I should try writing newspaper articles, improve my skills and then progress to longer forms. I 45 a couple of Hindi newspapers with my writing but was promptly turned down. They said my arti
55、cle didnt 46 their standards. I was so 47 that I doubted my ability. At this time, I met kind-hearted Daniel who published my first article after heavy editing. It was an important turning point for me, my 48 as a writer began. After writing a dozen articles and reviews, I knew it was finally time t
56、o plan my novel. Creating the plot was really 49 for me. But I managed to write the first 50 of my novel! Full of 51 , I sent it to Mary Mount, a famous editor right away. My submission was 52 again, but I was still grateful just to hear from her.One year later, I finished my writing work again. I c
57、ontacted another editor. A month later, the feed-back landed on my table, 53 it was desperate, to put it mildly. I cried, believing Id never get it published.高三英语试卷第2页（共10页）When I shared it with my friend, her feedback and support helped me improve my manuscript further. Then I submitted it to a few
58、 publishers and a few days later, I got a call from a publisher. To my delight, he informed me that my book would be published. What surprised me was that a few production houses had expressed interest in my novel. One of the directors even intended to 54 it for the screen. It is 55 my effort and th
59、e encouragement from my family and friend, after 21 years struggling, that eventually I fulfilled my dream. 41. A. dreamB. career C. memory D. ability42. A. drewB. lentC. introduced D. bought43. A. sacred B. spellboundC. sensitive D. interested44. A. out of curiosity B. out of ignorance C. out of th
60、e question D. out of question45. A. attractedB. approached C. expressed D. responded46. A. look forward toB. do harm toC. look up to D. live up to 47. A. worriedB. surprisedC. depressed D. excited48. A. programB. report C. drill D. journey 49. A. demandingB. amazing C. rewarding D. convincing50. A.
61、chapterB. draft C. line D. question51. A. prideB. energy C. expectation D. patience52. A. praisedB. rejectedC. accused D. collected53. A. butB. so C. otherwiseD. thus54. A. adaptB. donate C. adopt D. encourage55. A. out ofB. regardless of C. because of D. at the mercy of第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材
62、料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。On Oct 21 2018 Chinas restaurant chain 56 (serve) Shaxian County sacks（小吃） opened its first eatery in the United States, but closed three hours after it was officially opened to the public as all the 57 (dish) on the menu were sold out. In the past mon
63、th, the newly-opened restaurant at 818, 60th St. Brooklyn, 58 (receive)an order every two minutes during busy hours. When the customers can see the cooking process with an open kitchen in the restaurant, it puts 59 (they) at ease over food safety.Native to Shaxian County, the Shaxian Delicacies rest
64、aurant chain has already become 60 great success in China. Now, these snacks have hit the streets of New York City and caught local taste buds(味蕾). “A basket of steamed dumplings for 50 cents, delicious 61 not expensive, thats my childhood memories of the Shaxian snacks.”said Lin Liju, investor of t
65、he Shaxian Delicacies. 62 (adapt) to the taste of foreigners, the Shaxian Delicacies has not only maintained the 63 (tradition) production skills, but also made many improvements.With its good quality and competitive price, the Shaxian Delicacies has brought in over 10 billion yuan 64 (annual). Actu
66、ally, the Shaxian Delicacies is not the only food 65 is loved by foreigners.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，乘坐FL753航班抵达伦敦后发现钱包遗失。请给航空公司写一封邮件说明情况并寻求帮助。内容包括：1.行程信息：2.钱包特征；3.联系方式。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir/Madam, Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It
67、 wasChristmas Day. Pappy was working alone fixing an old lantern in the backroom when he heard the ringing of his bell on the shop door. Thebell, which produced a uniquely pleasant sound, had been in Pappys family for over a hundred years. He valued it dearly and enjoyed sharing its song with all wh
68、o came to his shop. Although the bell hung on the inside of the main door,Pappyhad tied a wire to the screen door so that it would ring whether the inner door was open or not. Hearing the bell, he left the backroom to greet his customer.“And how can I help you, little lady?” Pappys voice was joyful.
69、“Hello, sir.”The little girlspoke almost in a whisper. She looked at Pappy with her big brown eyes, and then slowly scanned the room in search of somethingspecial. Shyly she told him, “Id like to buy a present, sir.”“Well, lets see,” Pappy said, “who is thispresentfor?”“Mygrandpa. Its for my grandpa
70、. But I dont know what to get.”Pappy began to make suggestions. “How about a pocket watch? Its in good condition.” The little girl didnt answer. She had walked to the doorway and put her small hand on the door. She shook the door gently to ring the bell. Pappys face seemed to glow as he saw her smil
71、ing with excitement.“This is just right,” the little girl said. “Mommasays grandpa loves music.”Just then, Pappys expression changed. Fearful of breaking the little girls heart, he told her, “Im sorry, Missy. Thats not for sale. Maybe your grandpa would like this little radio.”The girl looked at the
72、 radio, bowed her head, and sadlysighed, “No, I dont think so.”In an effort to help her understand, Pappy told her that the bell had been his only companion, for the rest of his family were all gone now, except for his estranged (疏远的)daughterwhom he had not seen for nearly a decade.注意：所续写短文的词数应为150左
73、右；续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1:With a giant tear in her eye, the little girl looked up at him. Paragraph 2:Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ringing. 荆州中学2018级8月月考高三年级英语试题答案一、听力（1.520=30分）1-5 AACCA 6-10 ABCBB 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 BABCA二、阅读理解（2.515=37.5分）21-24
74、 CCAB25-28 CCAD 29-31CAC32-35BCBA（七选五2.55=12.5分）36-40 BGCFA三、完型填空（115=15分）41-45 ACBDB 46-50 DCDAB 51-55 CBAAC四、语法填空（1.510=15分）56. serving57. dishes58. has received59. them60. a61. but62. To adapt68=3. traditional64. annually65. that五、应用文写作（15分）Dear Sir/ Madam , I am writing to report the loss of my
75、wallet. On 1st November, 2018 I flew business class on your flight 753 from China to London. I clearly remember it was with me immediately I boarded the plane. However, on arrival in London Heathrow Airport, I found it gone. I guess it must have slipped out of my pocket duringthe flight. It is a bla
76、ck leather one with around 200 dollars, my ID card, and 2 credit cards in it. Along with the items mentioned above, the wallet contains a family photo, my precious memory. As you can imagine, these matter a lot tome. Has anybody happened to find it? Pleasee mail me at xxx Thank you for your time and
77、 support. Yours sincerelyLi Hua六、读后续写（25分）With a giant tear in her eye, the little girl looked up at him. She forced a smile, murmuring “Thank you” and made her way to the door. Suddenly, Pappy thought of his daughter. Driven by a sense of sympathy, Pappy called out, “How much have you got to spend?
78、” Hearing this, the little girl counted money in her purse-two dollars altogether. After thinking for a few seconds, Pappy announced, “Today is Christmas Day and this is your lucky day. The bell costs exactly two dollars.” The child danced out with great joy, holding the special bell in her hand.Lat
79、er that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ringing. He couldnt believe his ears. The girl stood in the doorway, ringing the bell happily. Feeling puzzled, Pappy got close to her and asked, “Have you changed your mind, Miss?” “ No. My Momma says the present is for you.” e
80、xplained the little girl. Then, her mother stepped in. Tears filling her eyes, she cried out cheerfully, “Hello, Dad.”录音原文：Text 1M: The print machine needs some more ink. The screen says the blue color is very low. W: I only replaced the black color yesterday. M: And it hasnt had any red ink for qui
81、te a while.（1）Text 2W: Dad, where is my towel? I left it in the bathroom to dry. M: I washed it with the rest of the laundry. I think I folded it up and put it by your pillow.（2）Go check it there. Text 3M: If you were very rich, where would you live? W: Somewhere where the temperature is always high
82、. Not rainy.（3）It would be cool to be in Barbados, Fiji or the Maldives. Text 4M: Im sorry. My cat doesnt usually do that. Its been a while since Ive cut her claws. W: Thats fine. She was just playing with me. I have a cat of my own, so Im used to it. Youre lucky to have your sofa and other furnitur
83、e all right.（4）Text 5M: What do you think of this place? Its in the right price range. It has good customer reviews, and its close to the airport. W: I like it, too. Its also very close to all the places of interest in the city. We wont have to rent a car!（5）Text 6M: Did you go to your dance lesson
84、this evening?（6）W: Yes, but I almost didnt. M: Why? W: I was afraid that everyone would laugh at me because I dont know how to dance at all. Those dancers are very good. M: Yes. But did you finally overcome your fear? W: I wouldnt have been able to on my own, but just as I was turning to leave, an o
85、ld friend came over to me. He made me promise to stay.（6）M: So, did you learn anything? W: Yeah, and it was super fun for everyone! I learned how to do everything from the tango to the polka.（7）M: What was your favorite? W: The waltz!（7）Text 7W: Hello, youve reached the Safe and Secure Company. Mich
86、elle is speaking. How can I help you today? M: Hi. I got locked out of my house. Can you send someone to open the door for me?（8）W: Sure! What is your name and address? M: Sam Rowling, 124 West Palm Boulevard. W: And do you have any ID on you, so we know that the house belongs to you? M: Umm, no.Its
87、 in my house. W: OK.How did you get locked out? M: Well, I was chasing my three-year-old daughter around outside for a game. She ran inside and somehow locked the door. W: Cant you get her to open it? M: I tried, but she cant figure it out. W: Well get someone out to your house within 20 minutes. Is
88、 your daughter safe?（9）M: I hope so, but I have no idea how she is doing alone in the house. So please ask your man to hurry.（9）Text 8（第11题为推断题）W: OK, class. Youve all done really well with that topic. Tomorrow we will move on to the next one.（10）M: I think two or three people dont quite understand
89、that topic yet. W: Well, it is time to move on. We have a lot to cover. You understand it, dont you? M: Yes, I do. Thats OK. If anyone in the class needs any help, I will explain it to them. W: They really need to know it, so they will be able to understand the next lesson. M: OK. Listen, everybody.
90、 I will stay behind in the school hall during break and lunchtime and help anyone who is struggling. That way, we will all reach the same level together. W: That is very good of you, Eric. Perhaps others can help as well. M: There are eight of us who fully understand. Dont worry. Im sure we all will
91、 help the others. W: Great. I will go to the staff room and prepare the next lesson and you will all be able to move ahead at the same speed.（12）Text 9（第13、16题为推断题）M: Oh, hello Susie. Hey, whats the matter? You look upset. W: Mr. Jackson, I cant find Charlie anywhere.（14）（15）I havent seen him since
92、this morning. M: Oh, no. Thats terrible! W: This is so unlike him. I just came home from the park and I noticed that our front gate was open. M: Well, I did see him playing on your front grassland earlier today.（14）I think the gate was closed then, though. Have you spoken to the other neighbors on t
93、he street? Maybe theyve seen him. W: Yeah, but nobody else has seen him. I think the mailman must have forgotten to close the gate. M: Have you thought about creating a “missing” poster? W: Yes, but my parents havent gotten back from work yet. Can you help me? M: Of course. First, you need a picture
94、 of him, so people know what he looks like. Then you should mention some other important information about him. How old is he? W: Hes 12 years old, so he isnt exactly young anymore. He has long white hair and he doesnt see very well.（15）He also has a small brown spot on his back. M: Thats a great st
95、art. Ill help you print out some posters, and well go put them up on the telephone poles in the neighborhood. Hopefully oh, Susie, look who it is! W: Charlie! Text 10Liverpool is an important and very famous city in North West England. It stands on the mouth of the River Mersey and was once one of t
96、he United Kingdoms main ports.（17）It was important during the development of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, handling goods and raw materials such as coal and cotton. City merchants were involved in the shameful Atlantic slave trade. Also in the 19th century, it was a major port of de
97、parture for Irish and English immigrants leaving to live in the U. S. Liverpool was home to Cunard-White Star Line, Ltd., and was the home port of the large passenger ship Titanic, which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.（18）Other famous ships from Liverpool include Queen Mary and RMS Lusitania.
98、（19）The city was the birthplace of The Beatles, perhaps the most famous pop group of all time and Liverpools most famous export since the 1960s.（20）It also has two top football clubs, Liverpool F. C. and Everton F. C., and the oldest Chinese community in Europe. The famous Grand National horse race takes place each year in Aintree, on the edge of the city.
