1、Developing ideas.阅读理解AI have three kids and a great husband and Im enjoying a career that I find challenging and fun.This feels like “Success” to the outside world.But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person mi
2、ght be.So I booked a trip to find out.I travelled, for the first time, without my husband or kids.I went to Iceland with a friend, who shares an appreciation for wilderness and silence.For six days, we were immersed in wild, raw scenery and real weather all kinds of weather.Climbing a mountain again
3、st rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.I found silence in Iceland, and time to consider the me outside of career and the me outside of kids as I shared stories with strangers.When I stopped tal
4、king and just listened, I became more generous.I learned that choosing to be generous can create more space, more food and more warmth.But I didnt really gain any better appreciation of what I want from life or my job.I suspect the anxiety that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of
5、 my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.I came home to noise, rush and love; with no less confusion on who I want to be.I know the answer isnt waiting out there on the top of a mountain in Iceland.The answer is in front of me with
6、 every step on my own lifes path, and in every choice I make.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了寻找真正的自我，踏上了冰岛之旅。回来之后，她意识到答案不在遥远的冰岛，而在平平淡淡的日常生活和工作中。1Why did the author take a trip to Iceland?ATo gain a new experience.BTo enjoy family happiness.CTo better understand herself.DTo appreciate natural beauty.解析：选C细节理解
7、题。根据第一段中的But there is still a voice in my heart asking if this is who I truly am.Only in silence do I hear the self and wonder who that person might be.和第二段中的So I booked a trip to find out.可知，作者心里一直有疑问，那就是“我是真正的自己吗？”，所以作者预订了旅行去寻找答案。由此可知，作者去冰岛旅行的目的是寻找真正的自我。C项(为了更好的了解自己)符合以上说法。2Which word can best des
8、cribe the authors trip?APuzzling.BThrilling.CRelaxing.DDemanding.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段中的Climbing a mountain against rain and returning to a tent for a simple meal reminds you how little you actually need, and how strong it feels to be uncomfortable sometimes.可知，作者在冰岛旅行时冒雨爬山，饮食简单，并且体验到了种种不适。由此可以推测，作者的旅行是艰
9、苦的。D项(费力的，苛求的)符合以上推测。3What change happened to the author after the trip?AShe became more positive.BShe became more energetic.CShe became even lonelier.DShe became more anxious.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的with no less confusion on who I want to be和The answer is in front of me with every step on my own lifes p
10、ath, and in every choice I make.可知，作者不再困惑，知道真正自我的答案就在日常生活中，就在她所作出的每个选择中，故推测作者旅行回来后变乐观了。A项(她变得更加乐观了)符合以上推测。4What will the author do in the future?AWithdraw back to nature.BFace reality bravely.CTravel to Iceland more often.DPay less attention to her feelings.解析：选B推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的I suspect the anxiety
11、that drove me to seek silence in Iceland was losing sight of my ability to choose gratitude and joy, and to be present in the challenges I set in my career and my family.可知，作者怀疑驱使她去冰岛的焦虑正在让她失去选择感恩和快乐的能力，也让她看不到在家庭和事业中的挑战。故推测作者以后不会逃避生活，并且能够勇敢面对生活中的困惑。B项(勇敢地面对现实)符合以上推测。BIf youre a cycling lover, you wi
12、ll have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷), etc.Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded
13、 its life expectancy.Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part.One of the most important
14、parts of the bicycle is the frame.You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time.Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time.When youre selecting a frame, you have to think about the material.Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance t
15、o dent.Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they wont rust.Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem.When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape
16、.There shouldnt be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars.There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自行车各个零件的构成及购买时的注意事项。5According to the passage, what should cycling
17、 lovers do?AThey should buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance.BThey should replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing.CThey should choose aluminum frames rather than steel ones.DThey should learn how each part of the bicycle basically works.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第二段中的it is very important that you
18、 have a basic understanding about the role played by each part可知，自行车爱好者应该了解自行车的每一个零件是如何工作的，故选D项。6Which parts may be replaced by the used ones?AWheels and chains.BTyres and seats.CHandlebars and stems.DFrames and pedals.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the
19、 stem.可知，车把(handlebars)和竖管(stem)可以用旧的替换，故选C项。7What does the underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably mean?AMaterials.BPrices.CIntroductions.DComments.解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线词后to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything(在你买东西之前先看看顾客对它们的反应)可知，在购买零件之前，你要查看评论，看看其他顾客对它们的反应。因此画
20、线词references意为“评论”，故选D项。8Where is this passage most likely to be found?AA research report.BA product advertisement.CA tourist guide book.DA popular magazine.解析：选B文章出处题。本文主要介绍的是自行车各个零件的构成及购买时的注意事项，因此最有可能出现在产品广告中，故选B项。.阅读七选五How to Make a Difference to the WorldMany people believe that they dont have w
21、hat it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so. 1 The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.It need not be an enormous task. 2 In this case, y
22、ou already have what it takes to make the world a better place.Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to d
23、o it.Start now.There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You dont need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you dont have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread.Little efforts count. 3 4 As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him
24、 for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a longlasting effect rather than a temporary effect. 5 And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.ASeek to make
25、a longlasting effect.BStop complaining and do something.CYou can start making small contributions today.DIf you cant feed a hundred people, then feed just one.ENobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.FThe truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.GFor example, build
26、ing a school will benefit many people for years to come.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。许多人只相信名人才会对世界有影响，其实每个人都可以对世界有影响，文章围绕小人物怎么对世界产生影响展开。1选F根据空前句They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.可知，许多人认为只有名人才会对世界有影响。根据空后句The following is a guide as to how s
27、mall people like us can make a difference to the world.可知，本空应选F项(事实是，我们每个人都可以用自己独特的方式来做到)。F项中make it对应上文中的make a difference，every one of us对应下一句中的small people。2选D根据本段段落主题句It need not be an enormous task.可知，本段要介绍的是：可以做小的事情来对世界产生影响。故选D项(如果你不能喂饱一百个人，那你就喂饱一个人)，该项强调了如果做不了大的事情可以做小的事情。3选C根据本段段落主题句Start now
28、.可知，C项(你可以今天开始做一些小的贡献)切题。C项中today与本段段落主题句中now为同义词。4选A本空为段落主题句。根据本段中As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”可知，本段强调要对被帮助者产生长时间的影响，故选A项。A项中a longlasting effect和后句中a longlasting effect为词汇复现。5选G根据空后中And when more people recei
29、ve education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.可知，G项(例如，建一所学校将使许多人受益多年)符合文意。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你计划下学期作为交换生到英国Bay House School学习。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封信，请他帮忙找一间公寓。具体要点如下：1公寓的位置；2可以免费上网；3你期待的月租费用。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Alex， Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Alex，Im going to study in Bay House Scho
30、ol as an exchange student next term.Could you do me the favor to search for a suitable flat for me? My requirements are as follows.What concerns me most is the location of the flat.Ill be fantastic if the flat is close to the school.Besides, I hope I have free access to the Internet so that I can study efficiently.Additionally, the monthly rent should range from 200 to 300.Im looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.Yours，Li Hua
