1、h叶利带明主旦件央语注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交囚。第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选工页。A Why go to Madrid?There may be a slight chill（寒冷）in the air,wit
2、h temperatures staying around 15。C in March,but Spains handsome capital is slowly starting to _warm up.Even more a位ractive are the cultural events.A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist,Picasso,has just opened in the studio at the Fundaci6n Mapfre at Paseo de Rec
3、oletos 23.It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.Later this summe几the 400th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance（文艺复兴）painter El Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at也e Museo del Prado at Paseo de!Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How togo?The widest
4、 range of flights is offered by Easy Jet 一 企om Bristol,Edinbur驹，Gatwick,Liverpool and Luton.British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City.Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted;Air Europa flies from Gatwick.英语试题第1页（共9页Bar梆ai叩ort is 13km north-east of
5、the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8,but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes.The也re to any station in the city centre is 4.50.The airport express bus runs eve可15 to 35 minutes
6、around the clock；白oneway.It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre.A taxi takes half the time.A flat rate of30、covers most of central Madrid.I.When will the exhibition about Picasso close?A.On 23 March.C.On 24 June.B.On 1 l沁fay.D.On 5 October.2.Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Ma
7、drid?A.EasyJet.C.Air Europa.B.Ryanair.D.BritishAirways.3.What is the fastest way to reach central Madrid from Bar苟as ai叩ort?A.Take a taxi.B.Take a city bus.C.Take Metro line 8.D.Take the airport express bus.B My school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our loc
8、al area.Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot.It was a lot of work but it was all worth it.I got blisters（水泡）企om digging,and we all got insect bites,too.I learned a lot about 伊dening and collaboration（合作），and then I learned about the media.Our teacher telephoned the
9、 TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished.She spoke with the produce汇 The producer checked with the directors,but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours.They wanted to know what was special about our p缸ticular garden,since many schools plant them.The teacher explained
10、 that,after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie（大草原），we had made a prairie garden.We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants,and then we planted them.We did not water the garden,but we did weed it.We decided to let nature water it with rain,since that was how prairies gre
11、w in the past.We sent a picture of the garden to the news station.In the picture,the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.英语试题第2页（共9页）As a result,the producer sent a reporter to our school.He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden.Af
12、ter that,they interviewed us,and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night,we watched the news,and there we were.The news reporter told our story.It was only two minutes long,but it W出 us.We were famous.All that work,all those blisters,it W出 worth it.We knew生鱼1 when we
13、 saw the garden every day,but now we knew that the whole city thought so,too.4.What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A.They were excited.C.They were woied.B.They were surprised.D.They were uninterested.5.What is special about the garden?A.Weeds were allowed to spread na饥1
14、rally.B.The grass grew faster than common gr出s.C.The seeds came from the plants ofa prairie.D.Underground water w出 used for the plants.6.What does the underlined word“that”refer to in the last paragraph?A.We got blisters on our hands.C.1e garden would be famous.B.Our hard work was worthwhile.D.The p
15、roject would be finished.7.How did the author feel about the project?A.Annoyed.B.Curious.C.Proud.D.Regretful.C Heads up!Across the coun町，sports i时uries are a safety concern岛r young athletes.Now,the American Medical Association(A岛1A)has a new set of guidelines aimed at protecting players from the dan
16、ger of concussions-serious i时uries caused by a blow to the head.“By raising awareness of the serious risks associated with concussions and ensuring that the appropriate guidelines are in place,we can reduce the number of young athletes who may return to the.game too soon,which can put their health a
17、t further;.isk，”said AMA Board Member Jack Resneck Jr吁 M.D.,in a statement.The policy recommends that young athletes who may have a concussion be taken off the field as soon as possible.Then,they are only to return to their sport with a doctors written 英语试题第3页（共9页）approval.The policy also sets age叩e
18、cific rules for health care professionals and athletic organizations in evaluating and caring for concussions.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC),a concussion is a type of traumatic（创伤）brain injury caused by a bump,blow,or jolt to the head or hit to the body that causes t
19、he head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.This type of movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist inside the skull（颅骨）.It can damage brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain.The CDC says that between 1.6 million and 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries caused by sports
20、 and recreation-related activities occur in the U.S.eveyear.A study from the Center for Iniury Research and Policy showed that as many as 40%of high school athletes re阳m to playing before they should.The AMAs new guidelines should help to bring those numbers down.8.Why does the AMA set the new guide
21、lines?A.To raise safety standards of sports.B.To protect.athletes企om concussions.C.To set rules for health care evaluation.D.To help players return to the game quick！予9.What should young athletes who may have a concussion do?A.Avoid using the head:C.Get treatment in time.B.Leave the field forever.D.
22、Switch to another sport.I 0.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A.What a concussion is.C.How the CDC works.B.What causes d创nage to brain cells.D,How a concussion can be prevented.11,Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Rules for Safer PlayB.Sports Injuries in the USC.Advice to Athlet
23、esD.New Policies for DoctorsD Organic food is very popular.It is also expensive.Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food,but n.ew parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200%more for organic food.However,there are people who think it is a waste of money.英语试题第4页（共9页）肿川可机咐明主提T
24、here is one main difference between organic and non-organic food.Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals,such as pesticides（杀虫剂）.In many countries organic foods have special labels.These guarantee that the products are natural.Some people think organic means locally grown.Originally this was
25、 true.Over time organic farming became more difficult.The demand for organic food grew larger than the、supply.Small companies had to sell out to large companies.There werent enough organic ingredients（原料），such出 grain and cattle.This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business.To
26、day,many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious?This is part of the debate.Many farmers and consumers believe it is.They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer.Many health professionals disagree.Few studies prove that organic foods
27、 prevent health problems.Health specialists worry more about bacteria（病毒），such as E.coli and salmonella.These can get into c6ntact with organic and non-organic food.Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food t
28、臼tes better.Is tastier food worth the extra money？币1is is a ma忧.er of opinion.Whether it is healthier or not may require more research.However,organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than so口y.12.What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A.Price.B.Safety.C.Freshness.D.V.缸i
29、ety.13.What is the doctors suggestion?A.Grow your own food.B.Reduce the use of pesticides.C.Make sure the food is clean.D.Buy large companies products.14.Which of the following do most people agree on o电anic岛od?A.It t出tes be忧er.B.It is easier to grow.C.It contains more fat.D.It is more nutritious.15
30、.Where does this text probably come from?A.A recipe book.C.A medical report.ruuven nynHnuvu pmv 的m脏hvt，ea h陆CTE AA BD 英语试题第5页（共9页）第二节共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Hotel Wake-up CaH Gets Personal Heres a wake-up call:The hotel企ont desk will do onebetter than ringin
31、g your phone in the morning.They11 send an actual human being to your room.Dont WOy.They wont come in and kiss you good morning.一豆Never mind that most travelers nowadays have smart phones with built-in alarm clocks.一_ll_ Here are some ex缸nples.At the Wolcott Hotel,if a wake-up call is unanswered,the
32、y will send an employee to your door.At Las Ventanas al Paraiso,an employee shows up at your room to wake you up with tea,coffee and breakfast bread.At the Mandarin Oriental,a person rather than an automated system will call to wake you up.一_l豆一Hotels have always taken the wake-up call seriously.一_l
33、旦一 If you dont get your call within five minutes of the requested time,you.ont have to pay for your room.Travelers,too,still want to have an option of a wake-up call.A study of 285 guests at Crown Plaza found that 53%considered a wake-up call very important.一_2Q_ In the late 1980s,hotels turned to a
34、utomated systems.Then all youd get was a ring and silence.In the ever-competitive race for loyal customers,however,many hotels are now getting creative with the wake-up call.Some hotels even have recordings of celebrity voices.And more hotels will go back to the old in-person system of wake up calls
35、.A.But they might bring you co班ee.B.If you dont ans we巳youll get a wake-up knock.C.Crown Plaza,for instance,has a wake-up call guarantee.D.But the wake-up call became less personal over the years.E.The hotel gets 15 to 30 requests for wake-up calls each day.F.The human wake-up call is a way to perso
36、nalize a guests stay.G.Some guests sleep through the call,while others turn their phone ringers off.英语试题第6页（共9页）第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节共15小题：每小题l分，满分15分阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My n创ne is Miral)da Gibson.I have been at the top of a tree for five months now.Some people might wonder-,-1
37、.l.一on earth I would choose to do that.I have walked through this forest many times.On 12 December 2011，一二三 rolled into the forest and the de段时tion（摧毁）began.I couldnt _2主 the thought that these forests would be 生forever.So,on 14 December 2011,I packed up my life,_2主 of my job plans,and climbed 60 me
38、ters to the top of this tree.I have been here ever since.Life in the tree tops can be _2豆 at times.I have times when I feel frustrated（沮丧）and wish I could _J_,to anywhere,just have a _2主 of scenery for a minute!There are times too,when I feel terribly 一二旦一.I miss my企iends and family.一二豆 these times,
39、I find myself loving the 一立L一Living on the tree has been inspiring.I am willing to 一立主 up here for as long as it takes，一二三 I honestly hope it wont be too 一立生 before I can put my feet on the ground below and stand in a forest that will never be 主一21.A.whyB.whenC.howD.where22.A.waterB.animalsC.machine
40、ryD.tourists23.A.bearB.helpC.keepD.spare24.A.soldB.stolenC.protectedD.lost25.A.grew outB.fell shortC.r缸1 outD.let go26.A.refreshingB.riskyC.challengingD.rewarding27.A.get upB.getawayC.give inD.give up28.A.changeB.lookC.searchD.touch29.A.confusedB.nervousC.soyD.lonely30.A.BeyondB.WithoutC.DespiteD,Un
41、like31.A.hei拚tB.experienceC.backgroundD.position32.A.returnB.stopC.stayD.hide33.A.butB.thoughC.becauseD.so34.A.soonB.longC.nearD.bad35.A.movedB.logged C.burnedD.missed英语试题第7页（共9页）第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分阅读下面短文，在空白处填入l个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。On the morning of her grandsons wedding,Peg McCormack received som
42、e bad news.The 91-year-old was in the hospital after a fall when she found out she would be unable to、attend the 一二豆一（celebrate)in Madison,New Jersey.Unknown to McCormack,her grandson Brian _IL_ his wife Laren had made a heartfelt plan 主一（include)her in the days activities.旦一（follow)by a wedding pho
43、tographe民the couple made a su甲rise visit一丘生 the hospital before heading to the reception.“She was so excited to watch _!I_一（we)get married，”the bride said.“She was simply living for this wedding.So we brought the wedding to her.”“When we walked into that room,she w出豆豆一（obvious)shocked，”也e photograph
44、er said.“She just kept 一丘主一（say）I cant believe youre here！and thanking them for coming to see her.The way she held their hands，一且生二（touch)their faces and just looked at them,you could tell they had such a special bond.I dont think she released Brians hand一丘主entire time that we were in the room.“It m
45、eant the world to bring the wedding to her.，”the groom said.“k was such a small portion of the day to trade in for such a special moment.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友John来信询问中国人过春节的风俗习惯。请你结合自己家乡的实际情况给他回信，内容包括：I.春节的简介：2.过节的风俗习惯：3.邀请他来中国过春节。注意：I.词数80左右：2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：3.信的开头己为你写好。英语试题第8页
46、（共9页）第二节（满分 25 分阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Though it is one of the faded memories of my life today,there are times when I,remember his face clearly,especially his eyes.As he had yellow spots on his eyes we called him Spo向人 He would have been a stray（流浪）dog,until he came to me.
47、I W出 seven years old.My dad had just got a new job in Nasik.We had moved into a rented house.It was raining very heavily on the day we moved.It was a cold dark night.We had our meal and went to sleep.Somehow in the midnight I heard some s位ange sounds outside the main door.I gathered courage and look
48、ed out through the window and I was really amused with what I saw outside.There was a small puppy lying on an old doormat which my mother had put outside the door.It W出wet and trembling.At first it was difficult to see the little one.It w出 the yellow spots on its eyes that made me realize its presen
49、ce.It was trying to get under the doormat to avoid the cold air outside and it had managed to get in 部 I could see only its head outside the doormat.W出 it sick or i时ured?I felt pity for the poor soul.I went in and came out with an old towel.I went near the innocent one and held it in my hand and wip
50、ed the puppy till he had become dry.I took him into my room and made a bed for him with a woolen blanket and a small pillow.He seemed very healthy and comfortable in his new bed 出 he went to sleep immediately.The next morning,everyone in the family came to know about the unusual guest.“Shall we keep him with us？”I questioned my mom.Like any other parents would,my parents first totally refused my idea but my sister and I convinced them to keep Spotty.Slowly Spotty got on with everyone and became one of the family members.英语试题第9 页（共 9 页）L