1、英 语第一部分 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和D四个选项中选出最佳答案。AIf you hear the word“Castle” or the word“palace”,you may picture the same kind of building for both:large,made of stones,probably with a tower. And,of course,youre not entirely wrong,as those are features of both palaces
2、 and castles.So then hay bother to visit one royal building in the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace and another the same country Windsor Castle?It turns out there is a difference,and youcan find it pretty plainly in these two popular buildings.The Case for CastlesCastles were residences for royalty.
3、But they were also intend as defensive seats. Say youre a king who has taken a particular area over.Now you have to hold it. castle and staff it with soldiers to defend your conquered territory and ensure it remains part of your kingdom.Castles were built throughout Europe and the Middle East primar
4、ily for protection of the king and his people.Some common features of castles include:thick walls and heavy gates to keep invaders outprotective low walls for archers to shoot with coverhigh towers for keeping a lookout over the surroundinggate houses for admitting allies instead of allowing enemies
5、 into the castleThe Place for PalacesPalaces, on the contrary, had no defensive purposes.They were first meant for showing off the great victory of the war.Palaces were where the spoils(战利品) of war might be displayed,along with grand architecture,massive banquet halls,golden table settings and maybe
6、 even hundreds of luxuriously decorated rooms.While kings certainly took up residence in palaces as well as castles,nonmilitary royals might also have lived in (or still live in)palaces. Ministers could live in castles to show the power of their riches rather than their nonexistent military power. T
7、he term comes from Palatine Hill in Rome. 1.Which of the flowing is one feature of castles?A. Low towers surrounding castles.B. Defensive low walls for shooting.C. Gatehouses allowing enemies into the castle.D. Thick walls and heavy gates to lock invaders in.2. Why were palaces first built?A. To acc
8、ommodate ordinary soldiers.B. To defend the kings conquered territory.C. To show off the art of royal painting,D. To display huge success of the war.3. What is the main purpose of the next?A. To list the reasons for kings living in palaces.B. To make a comparison between castles and palaces.C. To ta
9、lk about The value of castles in modern times.D. To show palaces are more popular than castles.BAlice is a senior at Sunset High School (SHS) in America.The kids in her school are looking forward to senior graduation and summer vacation.And they still desire to live a significant life: doing somethi
10、ng worthwhile and making a difference.Alice, senior class president, decides to take action by organizing a food drive. She also decides to reach out to the community in the neighborhood for support.She wrote,“Hi! My name is Alice and Im a senior at Sunset! The SHS student government is hosting a dr
11、ive and collecting the canned and boxed food for needy families. I know many students in the slum (贫民窟) are not able to access regular meals without school. One-hundred percent of everything donated will go to families in need. So it would be amazing if anybody could donate any extra food and lay it
12、 around the house. I would be so happy to come by and pick up any extra food that anyone has and just let me know!”So far, the community has made some 400 donations, and Alice has picked up each one.Theyre left in brown paper bags around their houses, and she handles them with the latest gloves. Its
13、 all packaged food, and the packaging is cleaned with disinfected wipes. Along with the rest of the student union, which brainstormed the idea last week,Alice is setting updistribution centers to dispense the food in the city so families can get what they need. “In the community, Ive seen so many pe
14、ople offering their help ,and Ive picked up so many donations from community residents,”Alice said. Its nice to see people supporting each other.I think its really good hat were belong more cautious, especially within the community,Alice says.Every individual is aware of how to take care of themselv
15、es, their family and others them.They join hands make a big difference indeed, With everyones efforts,the donation work goes on easily and smoothly and many poor families has got help.4. What do we know about the students at SHS in the text?A. Theyre eager for a meaningful life.B. Theyve helped to b
16、uild a community.C. Theyve graduated from senior high school.D. Theyre forced to do something worthwhile.5. Why did Alice organize the food drive?A. To gain greater popularity.B. To get food for families in need.C. To set up the SHS student union.D. To donate food to the students in her school.6. Wh
17、at does the underlined word“dispense”in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Recycle. B. Hand out. C.Gain. D. Chew up.7. What can be concluded from the last paragraph? A. East or west, home is best.B. its good to learn此another mans cost.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Many hands make work light.COn th
18、e last Monday in May,people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war. Schools and government offices close. Most people in the US have this day off from work. People celebrate Memorial Day with outdoor parades.Most Amer
19、icans consider it the start of summer though the season really begins in June.With so many people off work, Memorial Day has also become a popular shopping day. However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday. Those who have lost family members at war visit burial sit
20、es to decorate the graves. They place flowers,wreaths and US flags on the graves.Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day. The Civil War was a very dark time in the US history. Historians have long thought that about 620,000 soldiers died in the fig
21、hting. However, new research suggests that the dead numbered about 750,000.In 1868, about 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on the edge of Washington, D. C. They decorated more than 10,000 graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. They called it Decoration Day. boneThe tradition s
22、pread to other areas of the country. In 1873,New York State called it Memorial Day and was the first to make it a legal-holiday. Other States allowed, but not all.Some southern states had (and-still have) separate celebrations that honor only dead Confederate soldiers.After World War I ended in 1918
23、, Memorial Day became a day to honor all American soldiers killed at war. In 1971,Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.8.Whats the purpose of Memorial Day in America?A. To mark the start of summer.B. To let people enjoy themselves.C. To show respect to dead so
24、ldiers.D. To set a holiday to encourage soldiers.9. Whats the atmosphere of American Memorial Day like on most occasions?A. Sad. B. Casual. C. Pleasant. D. Relaxing.10. When did Memorial Casual,become a legal holiday throughout the US? A. In 1971. B. In 1873. C. In 1918. D. In 1868.11. What is the b
25、est title for the text?A. Celebration Activities of Memorial Day in the USB. The Prospect of American Memorial DayC. Members Honored on American Memorial DayD. The Evolution on Memorial Day in the USDThe other day,I bought an expensive anti-aging cream that promised to make my face look several year
26、s younger that other women by fighting free radicals(自由基).It made me curious about what free radicals ares.Is the anti-aging cream the only way I need to protect myself?“As a scientific term,free radicals are essentially unstable atoms,”says Arizona-based doctor, Natasha Bhuyan,M. D.“In medicine, th
27、ey cause cells to break down over time and are linked to aging.”A super simple chemistry review for you: Atoms from different elements are the building blocks that make up water, nitrogen and more. Electrons (电子) are the negatively charged atoms, and they like to be in pairs. When an electron loses
28、its partner, it creates a free radical, which is usually unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals typically go through the body to seek out a replacement for their missing electron, and that can result in damage to cells,proteins and DNA.So how do free radicals form and why do they happen? Bhuyan
29、 says,“Scientifically, free radicals are unpaired electrons that are seeking a mate to bond with. The theory behind free radicals is that they can lead to the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (抗氧化剂).”Another mini- science lesson for you: Antioxidants are natural or man made matters t
30、hat can help delay or prevent some types of cell damage.They re often found in fruits and vegetables.A lot of the aspects of modern life our diet, lifestyle and environmental factors like pollution, can cause oxidative stress. Over time, oxidative stress weakens cell and tissues and can leave you mo
31、re easily to certain health issues including cancer.And,as beauty marketers are keenly aware,oxidative stress can also speed up the aging process. Now that your know free radicals can weak on your health,youre probably wondering if there are any ways to prevent them from forming or at least to minim
32、ize their negative effects.12.What does the author intend to do in paragraph?A. Explain the process of aging. B. State the formation of free radicals,C. Introduce the topic of free radicals.D. Describe the harm of anti aging cream.13. Which of the following do free radicals refer to?A. Unpaired elec
33、trons.B. Steady atoms.C. Replacements of atoms. D. Functions of electrons.14. What can we learn about antioxidants from the text?A. They have never been found in nature.B. They do harm to cells, proteins and DNA.C. They can slow down the damage of some cells. D. They always keep balance with free ra
34、dical.15. What will the author probably tell us next? A. What exactly oxidative stress is.B. How beauty marketers promote sales.C. Where a variety of diseases come from.D. Whether free radicals can be prevented.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。How to live a happy li
35、fe? The following suggestions may be of great help to you.Keep positive. 16 Optimists have a 35% less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, are more likely to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, have stronger immune systems and even live longer. If you face a challenge or obstacle, youre
36、 more likely to see it as a temporary or even optimistic thing, allowing you to learn and grow.Start volunteering. 17 It can reduce the risk of cognitive (认知的) disorder. It can even help us live longer. Even if you have a little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve your he
37、alth, possibly by temporarily reducing your sense of pain.Be grateful. Counting our blessings protects us against anxiety and depression and boosts optimism. One of the best ways to make thankfulness a part of your life is to keep a journal. 18 Keeping gratitude and recording your good deeds may hel
38、p you live happily. 19 People who are more socially connected to family, friends and community are happier. They re physically healthier, and they live longer than people who are less connected.High-conflict marriages, without much affection, turn out to be very bad for health, perhaps worse than ge
39、tting divorced. 20 A. Eat healthily and happily.B. Strengthen social connections.C. Looking on the bright side of life is really good for you.D. Instead,living in good relationships is beneficial to heath.E You can set down some positive experience in your diary. F. Youll have no time to volunteer a
40、nd give thanks in your life.G. Studies show volunteering cam reduce stress and depression.第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There I stood with tears in my eyes.I looked at a face which was so 21 that I might mistake it for my own.I stared 22 her in
41、disbelief. It felt like a dream.I hugged her; she was real.Adopted at a very young age, I 23 surrounded by people I loved as family. 24 ,the faces werent like mine.They were people that loved me.As I got older,the curiosity to learn more about myself took hold and didnt 25 .Who was I? Where did I co
42、me from?At the age of 21, I was given the chance to 26 it out thanks to my adoptive parents the process of 27 .They accompanied me to the adoption agency.Then the staff 28 the process of finding my birth mother.But the process was 29 and I didnt expect there would be many complex procedures.And the
43、agency also had caution to move the procedures to ensure both parties privacy especially 30 my birth mother didnt choose to meet me.Months later the agency told me that my birth mother was found and that she 31 to meet me.We were excited.My parents said my birth mother made great sacrifice as she ga
44、ve met away, 32 allowed them to support the family. Otherwise, it wouldnt have been possible on their own.I was 33 what my birth mother might be doing and what she might look like.I created a(n) 34 in my head.After a long process, the moment finally camewe reunited.She said she had made a(n) 35 deci
45、sion, when watching me leave with only the hope that another family could provide what she couldnt.She said she hesitated for long but knew she was right.I knew she loved me very much.21. A. familiar B. ugly C.old D. unclear22. A. into B. to C. at D. on23. A. stood up B. came up C. warmed up D. grew
46、 up24. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. Instead25. A. help B. stop C. increase D. arrive26. A. figure B. pick C. turn D. sort27. A. request B. appreciation C. support D. forgiveness28. A. delayed B. updated C. refused D. explained29. A. important B. discouraging C. different D. abstract30. A.
47、 now that B. in case C. even though D. only if31. A. continued B. managed C. agreed D. happened32. A. what B. That C.who D. which33. A. wondering B. consulting C. guaranteeing D. anticipating34. A. schedule B. picture C. dream D. error35. A. necessary B. quick C. Impossible D.difficult第二节(共10小小题;每小题
48、1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。High school years are a large part in 36 (shape)the person ou are going to become. A school often 37 (provide)education for you,and it can also be a place 38 you can develop relationships with many different people,join clubs,and participate in a variety of
49、 different sports.These years can make you become a high school student 39 (fill)with many different emotions,including happiness, anger,sadness, envy, loneliness,stress,and a numerous amount more.This is also a time when peer(同龄人)pressure is most commonly put upon a vast majority of teens.Peer pres
50、sure is the influence from members of ones peer group.This can include influencing another to drink,smoke,cheat on a test,lie,skip class,and etc.The list is 40 (end).Peer pressure at high school is both harmful 41 effective because it can lead to teen depression,high stress levels,negative behavior
51、42 (issue),and poor decision making and outcomes.Despite the fact that peer pressure is most commonly seen as a very negative issue,it can 43 (see)positively in some situations.This can involve pressuring your peers to avoid drugs,be honest,avoid alcohol,respect others,work hard,exercise,be kind, be
52、 responsible,and more.Friends and peer 44 (actual)affect the choices you make.Choosing to have good friends can have a very strong effort 45 you.第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分)假定你是你班英语科代表李华,得知许多同学长时间在网上学习英语。 就此请你用英语给你班同学发一封电子邮件,内容包括:1.陈述长时间在网上学习造成的影响; 2.你的建议(控制时间、多种形式相结合等)。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文
53、连贯。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。Once rainy spring day,Mom became a single mother. My little brother was two,my sister was eight,and I was fourteen.Those first weeks were especially hard before our small monthly support payments began.Mom found work in a potato-chip fa
54、ctory,but didnt get paid right away.That first Saturday morning as she left for work,Mom said ,“I didnt get“I dont know what youll cook for supper.I wont get paid until Monday ,but Im out of money, and our shelves are bare.”She laughed,but tears filled her eyes.“Dont that fairy tale have a happy end
55、ing?No,but well do better,”I said. “Ill ask Jesus to get us food today.”My words sounded brave even to myself.She shook her head and went to work.I had planted a garden in our backyard.The lettuce(莴苣) and peas were up, but nothing was ready to eat.I looked through the kitchen and discovered Mom was
56、right.We only had cereal(麦片) for our breakfast.While my sister and brother played,I prayed and tidied the house.I was washing our front-room window when a cheery man in a blue shirt came over and rang the doorbell.Although Id never seen him before, his big smile made me trust him.When I opened the d
57、oor,he asked“Have you heard about the new grocery store a mile from here?Today is its grand opening.”I nodded.Id seen their signs as I rode past on the school bus.“Theyre giving away gift coupons(礼券) to celebrate.”He pulled three white cards from his shirt pocket and handed them to me.“The first is
58、for a huge loaf of bread, the second is for a gallon of milk,and the third lets you choose a half-gallon of your favorite flavor of ice cream.”英语参考答案13 BDB 47 ABED 811 CAAD 1215 CACD 1620 CGEBD2125 ACDAB 2630 ACDBB 3135 CDABD35. shaping 37. provides 38. where 39. filled 40. endless 41. and 42. issue
59、s 43. be seen 44. actually 45. on / upon应用文写作One possible version:Dear classmates,Im sorry to learn that many of us have spent too much time learning English on the Internet, which can obviously do ham to our bodies, especially eyesight. Thus, as the representative of English class, I want to offer
60、some suggestions.First, we can limit online studly time. Second, we should combine various forms of English learning. Online English learning should be combined with offline English learning. In fact, we have a lot of things to do, such as doing some written assignments and practising spoken English
61、 once in a while.In short. lets study together healthily and effectively.Yours, .Li Hua读后续写One possible version:Paragraph 1:I stared. “Really? There s no purchase required?”“None at all. These are free. Go and see. ”I thanked him and went to the store with my brother and sister, where colorful ballo
62、ons still announced the grand opening.We walked inside and showed our cards to the nearest clerk. “It says these are gift cards.”she said.“ These items are absolutely free. ”We could hardly believe it. We thanked God for caring and picked up the goods and left the store with broad smiles.Paragraph 2
63、:When Mom returned, we had food on the table.“Where did you get this?”Mom asked.“I prayed,” said. And then I showed her the ice cream in the fridge. She had her eyes wide open.“ Where did all this come from?” I told her about the man who gave me the cards and the new grocery store as we had our meal. She shook her head again, this time with a sense of wonder. I could see tears of relief welled up her eyes.