1、练习二第二部分：阅读理解（共两节， 满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AThe Terracotta Army Museum is one of the must-visit attractions for all travelers to China. The attraction is located in Xian, in west Chinas Shanxi Province.Whats special?The terracotta Army is the buried
2、army of Qin Shi Huang, an ancient Chinese emperor. These ancient sculptures were built and buried over two thousand years ago near the city of Xian. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well looking for underground water. Over a thousand terracotta warriors and horses have been uncovere
3、d since then. Each warrior is made of clay. They are around two meters tall. The sculptures are so detailed that it is possible to guess the age, rank and personality of each one. None of the soldiers are the same.The best time to visitThe Terracotta Army is an indoor attraction, which is not likely
4、 to be affected by weather, so it can be visited all year round.As the Terracotta Army Museum is one of the must-visit attractions in China, it is crowded most of the time. We advise our customers to avoid the following periods when the museum is particularly crowded:l National Day Holiday(October 1
5、-7), when it is fully packed.l Labour Day holiday(May 1-3)Weather in winter is dry, cold and the least comfortable, and its also the worst season for air quality; but its also low season.Travel style: private, group or independent?A private tour means a lot of flexibility, and you will be well taken
6、 care of by a private guide and driver. The museum is crowded most of the time, but our guides know how to escape the crowds, and help our customers to enjoy more in the museum. See our 3-Day Terracotta Warriors Private Tour.Going with a group you wont get lost, but it lacks flexibility and personal
7、 service.Travelling on your own you may meet a lot of trouble, such as wasting time on finding a taxi or public bus to the attraction, lining up for tickets, reading maps, making sense of Chinese signs, etc.21. The Terracotta Army _. A. is a great underground army buried 1000 years ago. B. was made
8、of clay with clearly recognized characteristics. C. has all been unearthed since its discovery in 1974. D. was discovered by farmers when doing farm work.22. Which is the least crowded season to visit the Terracotta Army? A. All the year roundB. National Day Holiday C. Labour Day holidayD. Clear win
9、ter days23. If you want to travel freely with least trouble, you should choose _. A. a private tourB. a tourist group C. travel on your ownD. a family tourBThe sun shone over the heads of children playing along Luxembourgs paved road. We parked Tokkis stroller（婴儿车）and stepped into the theatre to wai
10、t for the show to begin. There was a rustling sound behind us, and my son turned to stare at a grandmother unwrapping cookies for her granddaughters snack, offering one to me, but the girl protested. I politely shook my head. “You dont have the right,” the grandmother said quickly to her charge. Fre
11、nch children either have the right to do something or they dont.Evidence of this strictness is everywhere, including Annecy, in the countrys southeast. One rainy afternoon, Tokki and I took shelter in the town library as a kindergarten class walked into the room. They neatly hung their purple pinafo
12、res (围嘴) on hooks.We spent the next day on a lawn overlooking Lac dAnnecy. Family members gathered in the open air while girls in Sunday dresses played badminton. When a toddler started to scream, I observed the French mother in action. Marching the girl into a field in full view of everyone, the mo
13、ther left her alone crying over there. After what feels like endless time, the child calmed down and they walked away hand in hand. Is the mother too strict? Or do I want to be more like her?French parents do not panic in the face of crisis, but I am not a French. On our last night in Annecy, in my
14、desperation to feed the baby on schedule, we sat down at a caf where we didnt need to line up. As Tokki screamed, I became so stressed that I turned to our hotel leaving my husband at the cafforgetting he was about to find out whether he had won a festival prize.(He did win.)24. What can be learned
15、about the author of the passage? A. She was bored with her childs scream. B. She was travelling in France. C. She didnt approve of French parenting style. D. She is a single parent.25. According to the passage, French parents can be described as _. A. serious and impatient B. clever and hardworking
16、C. loving and strict D. considerate and humorous26. The author mentioned the incident in the caf mainly to show _. A. when baby screams, it is hard to deal with B. she cares about her husband very much. C. she felt sorry for her husband because of her neglect. D. it is hard for her to stay calm in t
17、he face of crisis.27. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Love of Parents Is Selfless. B. The Importance of Strictness in Education. C. A Mothers Witness to French Parenting. D. An Unforgettable Experience in France.CIf you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for mo
18、rris dancing. Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunity, you really have to see it.Men and women wearing old-fashioned, shabby clothing dance in the streets of towns an
19、d villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long, frilly(有褶皱边的) skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments.Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they beat
20、against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when its over, the dancers and audience can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The celebrations will often continue long into the
21、 night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again.Morris dancing is a great English tradition but its facing a big crisis. As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if not
22、hing is done to change this trends, the tradition will die out within the next few decades.If youve ever had the fortune to see morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers arent rushing to sign up. Putting it to the point, its not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dr
23、ess up in bells and funny costumes when you could be going clubbing? Or playing sport? Or doing anything else?However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and lively part of Englands history and culture. Its important to look after some traditions and customs especially when its something a
24、s harmless and happy as morris dancing. So heres a toast to the next generation of would-be morris dancers! Lets hope they dont leave it too late.28. What is the passage mainly about? A. The origins of morris dancingB. The popularity of morris dancing C. The protection of morris dancingD. The introd
25、uction of morris dancing29. What do we know about morris dancers?A. They dance in pubs late into the nightB. They perform with sticks or handkerchiefs C. They wear long dresses with bells attached D. They sing folk music while they dance30. What is the present situation of morris dancing? A. It is l
26、osing appeal among young people B. It is keeping pace with peoples demand C. It is witnessing great changes in history D. It is being criticized by modern people31. What does the author think about morris dancing? A. It helps to stay healthyB. It is fun for teenagers C. It deserves more attentionD.
27、It is too old-fashionedDInternet communication is having a positive influence on education in and out of the classroom. The Internet provides the chance for people anywhere in the world to access quality educational services from the comfort of their home. The Internet allows you to have access to e
28、ducational chances on your schedule, and at your own pace.Classroom usage of computers in the United States began in the early 1980s. By the late 1990s, Internet usage became widespread, becoming important in classroom instruction. The late 1999s also saw the rise of Internet-based post-secondary ed
29、ucational programs that allow students to earn a college degree without attending a class in a traditional institution. Internet usage opens the whole world of information and communication to students. Students can access libraries from any city of the world at any time day or night. Students can h
30、ave 24 hour access to all materials needed to complete an assignment.Students use computer technology and communication tools to research, develop and publish school projects. They develop critical thinking skills that are important in decision making processes. Teachers need to equip students with
31、a new set of skills which will enable them to discover, analyze, evaluate, and combine the vast amounts of information. Students must become information managers.Students who learn to use computers and the Internet proficiently（熟练地）develop faculties that are required in the 21st century workplace. I
32、nternet usage allows students and workers to communicate efficiently, increase productivity and improve creative thinking. The pace of technological change is pushing students to continue learning new skills and duties. The reality of fast change will challenge fixed instructional methods, and will
33、change schools into technological training centers.32. Which of the following is false according to the first four paragraphs? A. Students have access to qualified education at home at their own pace.B. Students can earn a college degree without attending traditional classes. C. Students get materia
34、ls easily from the Internet to finish their assignments. D. Students learn a lot from the Internet without using critical thinking skills.33.What does the underlined word faculties in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Possibilities. B. Positions. C. Abilities. D. Lectures.34.What makes students seek to learn new
35、 skills continuously? A. The high pace of modern society. B. The rapid change of technology.C. The importance of classroom teaching. D. The development of teaching methods.35.What is the text mainly about?A. The influence of the Internet on education.B. Ways to improve classroom teaching online.C. T
36、he importance of the Internet communication.D. The relationship between the Internet and education.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。College visits are important. _36_. Also, before you commit years of your life and thousands of dollars to a school, make sure
37、youre choosing a place that suits you best. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.Explore on your own _37_. So try to walk the extra miles and get the complete picture of the campus on your own. When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls,
38、take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards(告示板). They provide a quick and easy way to see whats happening on campus Eat in the dining hall and sleep in the dormYou can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? And if its
39、at all possible, spend a night at the college. _38_. _39_ If you know what you want to study, have a conference with a professor and students in that field. Youll get to observe other students in your field and see how engaged they are in classroom discussion. They will give you an opportunity to se
40、e if the major really matches you. _40_. Lastly, if youre comparing several schools, be sure to record your feelings during the visit. They may help you carry on further study before making your final decision.AYou cant get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook.BThey help demonstrate your intere
41、st in a school.CThe trained tour guides will show you a schools selling points.DMost colleges dont allow visitors to drop in on class unannounced.EVisit a class in your major and talk with a professor and lots of students.FNothing will give you a better sense of student life than a night in the dorm
42、.GIf you havent decided on a major yet, more visits to different major classes are necessary.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。 As we slowly drove down the street on that cold December evening, we spotted the porch light. “Th
43、is _41_ be the house,” I told our “Positive Teens in Action” group. We _42_ up in front of an older home _43_ the porch light glowing（发出微光）. We _44_ up our song books, walked up the steps, and _45_ on the door. We heard a faint voice from inside saying, “Come in. the door is _46_.” We entered the ro
44、om. There in the rocking chair _47_ an elderly woman with a smile on her face. “ I have been expecting you,” she said _48_. Ruth was one of our Meals On Wheels _49_ I had arranged, along with the usual church members who enjoyed carols. We _50_ Ruth the basket of goodies the teens had prepared _51_
45、that evening. Then I asked Ruth what carols she would like to _52_. Ruths face was beaming as she _53_ in singing each song.As we hugged Ruth good-bye, she said to me with tears _54_ her eyes, “ The day you called, I was still in bed. I had _55_ finished praying. I asked God if it would be possible
46、to _56_ some Christmas Carolers to come to my home and sing this year. _57_ you for being the answer to my Christmas prayer.”_58_ the Bible says, when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in _59_, will reward you.Wow,
47、 what an awesome _60_ to have the opportunity to be the answer to someones Christmas prayer! 41. A. mustB. canC. mayD. might42. A. madeB. keptC. pulledD. stayed 43. A. onB. withC. forD. by44. A. gatheredB. collectedC. raisedD. lifted45. A. steppedB. leanedC. calledD. knocked46. A. closeB. brokenC. o
48、penD. locked47. A. livedB. stoodC. layD. sat48. A. weaklyB. firmlyC. faithfullyD. patiently49. A. targetsB. stationsC. destinationsD. stops50. A. donatedB. handedC. introducedD. supplied51. A. earlierB. laterC. aheadD. after52. A. listenB. playC. hearD. choose53. A. startedB. joinedC. tookD. ended54
49、. A. wellingB. fillingC. rollingD. streaming55. A. justB. yetC. evenD. still56. A. letB. makeC. haveD. get57. A. AppreciateB. AdmireC. ThankD. Praise58. A. WhichB. WhatC. ThatD. As59. A. publicB. secretC. privateD. sight60. A. experimentB. experienceC. sceneD. memory第卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，
50、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。Green is a color of great _61_(significant). It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants. Sometimes, the word “green” means “young, fresh and growing”. For example, a greenhorn refers to someone who _62_(absolute) has no
51、experience. In the 15th century, however, a greenhorn was a young cow or an ox_63_ horns had not yet developed. A century later, a greenhorn was a soldier _64_ (lack) experience in war. In the 18th century, a greenhorn _65_ (hold) the same meaning as it has todaya person who is new in a job. Someone
52、 who is _66_ (skill) at growing plants is said _67_ (have) a green thumb. The expression came from the early 20th century. The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago _68_ the development of new kinds of rice and other crops. It was _69_ result of hard work by agricultural scientists who h
53、ad green thumbs. In most places in the world, a green light is a signal to move ahead. In everyday speech, a green light _70_ (use) to refer to the approval to continue with a project.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改
54、。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 It is universal accepted that filial duty is an important virtue in China. It means respecting and caring parents and the elderly. Take my parents for an example, after my grandma pas
55、sed away last year, my parents spent much more time chat with my grandpa, going out for a walk with him and cooking him delicious food. At first, my grandpa seemed to be happy. And as time went by, he became uneasy, because he was not used to leading so a comfortable life. Therefore, my parents enco
56、uraged him to attend some activity in our community. They also encouraged her to go to a drawing class in a school for the old, which gave my grandpa a great sense of achievement. He becomes very happy again. My parents set a good example to me. In my opinion, the real filial duty is giving the old
57、that they really need.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Johnson 给你发来一封邮件，告诉你他被推选为学生会主席，请你用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：1. 对他表示祝贺；2. 你认为他当选的原因；3. 对他未来工作祝愿。注意：1. 文章开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。2. 可适当增加细节，使文章内容充实、连贯。3. 词数100词左右。参考范文：Dear Johnson,I am so happy to learn that you have been elected chairman of the Students Union. This is a
58、 special and happy moment for you and I am very proud of you. Please accept my most sincere congratulations!I have always been confident that you will succeed since you applied for this position. Your warm personality and spirit of cooperating with others make it a pleasure for others to get along w
59、ith you. Apart from that, being hard-working and having a strong sense of responsibility, you are quite capable of organizing students activities. Whats more, your ability to handle different problems also makes you deserve this title.I hope taking on this new job will be a new beginning and a chance for you to achieve more. Yours sincerely,Li Hua
