1、练习九第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Here comes the theatre forecast for both openings and previews. Every one of the following is definitely a visual feast. Never hesitate to take a look, and theres one special for you!Amlie Phillipa So
2、o stars in a musical adaptation of the 2001 film, by Craig Lucas, Daniel Mess, and Nathan Tysen, about a young woman who spreads joy in Montmartre. Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens April 3.The Antipodes The playwright (剧作家) Annie Baker returns, with a piece about storyte
3、lling, directed by Lila Neugebauer and featuring Josh Charles, Phillip James Brannon, and Josh Hamilton. Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St. 212-244-7529. Previews begin April 4.The Chocolate Factory Christian Borle plays Willy Wonka in this musical version of the Road Dahl book, featu
4、ring new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig. Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th St. 877-250-2929. In previews.A Dolls House II Lucas Hnaths play, starring Laurie Metcalf, Chris Cooper, Jayne Houdyshell, and Condola Rasha, picks up years after Ibsens classic leaves off, with th
5、e return of its heroine, Nora. Sam Gold directs. Golden, 252W. 45th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin March 30.Groundhog Day Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin wrote this musical version of the 1993 Bill Murray comedy, about a misanthropic (厌世的) weatherman forced to repeat the same day over and over. Matthe
6、w Warchus directs. August Wilson, 245 W. 52nd St. 212-239-6200. In previews. Opens March 30.IndecentRebecca Taichman directs Paula Vogels play, a transfer from the Vineyard, which tells the story of the controversial 1923 Broadway production of Sholem Aschs Yiddish drama God of Vengeance. Cort, 138
7、W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin April 4.21. Which of the following is true about the plays according to the text? A. The Antipodes tells a story of passing joy to others. B. The Chocolate Factory brings you some new songs with it.C. Indecent has been a controversial play since it was produc
8、ed in 1923.D. Groundhog Day is a musical showing a wealthy man living a fixed life.22. What can we learn from the text about the plays? A. The whole play of Groundhog Day is on at present. B. The Chocolate Factory is a musical version of an old drama. C. The previews of A Dolls House II can be avail
9、able in April. D. Amlie is adapted from Broadway dramas produced in the 1900s.23. If you want to watch an original play, you can choose _. A. AmlieB. The Antipodes C. The Chocolate Factory D. IndecentBLiving and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can
10、 be even tougher. If I have learned anything in my 18 years, it is communication that is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let others know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at you
11、r parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesnt solve anything. Communication begins with the concerns of another. It means that you cant just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone. Even if you just say Hi, and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than n
12、othing.If you looked up the word communication in a dictionary, it would say the exchange of ideas, the conveyance of information, correspondence (通信), means of communication: a letter or a message. To maintain a good relationship, you must keep communication strong. Let people know how you feel, ev
13、en if its just by writing a note. When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that youll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you. Yelling
14、or walking away only makes the situation worse.This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didnt feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to tak
15、e her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they werent as mad and let the incident go. Communication is the key factor here. If Sophies parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in
16、 a lot of trouble. Communication isnt a one-way deal: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophies, tell the other person how you feel - listening is the key factor to communication.24. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A. The disagreement between generation
17、s.B. The importance of communication.C. The great importance of keeping silent.D. The necessity of making your feeling known. 25. When parents and children are in communication, the key to a happy relationship is that _.A. parents should listen to their childrenB. children should always obey their p
18、arentsC. parents and children should not yell or ignoreD. equality plays a part in family communication 26. What does the example in this passage prove?A. Sophies parents did a good job in listening to her.B. Children should first explain themselves to their parents. C. Communication is the solution
19、 to misunderstanding.D. Parents would be mad at their childrens returning home late.27. What can we learn from the passage?A. Walk away instead of yelling if communication fails. B. It is better to say Hi to others than say nothing.C. Talking is more important than listening in communication.D. You
20、should feel good about yourself when communicating.CMass communication has been growing and affecting the way communities and people behave. At every stage of the development of communication, from the telegraph to the Internet, societies have had to adapt to its effects. But have the effects been m
21、ore positive or negative?The saying “knowledge is power” has been an excellent motivator for people to improve their lives, but today the massive amount of information available through the Internet doesnt always seem to be helping people in the way wed hoped. Rather than improving peoples lives and
22、 bringing us closer together, the information age is making us more divided and irresponsible.Nevertheless, many people find comfort in their virtual (虚拟的) worlds and are happy to connect with real-life friends and online friends from the familiar surroundings of their living rooms. However, being a
23、ble to reinvent themselves online and be whoever they want to be leads to the question of whether they are losing their identities by living in a virtual world. Its not all bad news, however. Mass communication has helped change some attitudes for the better. Take our views on the environment for ex
24、ample. Internet campaigns by governments and other organizations have helped popularize the ideas of recycling, protecting wildlife and reducing pollution.Modern electronic communication now influences every aspect of our lives - it is a powerful tool that has raised some concerns for society. Howev
25、er, it has also brought countless benefits to society. At the end of the day, it can be used both for good or evil, which largely relies on the morals and sense of responsibility of the individual or community involved. In short, it needs to be used with care.28. According to the text, the informati
26、on age today _.A. helps people improve their livesB. fully shows Knowledge is powerC. makes people feel more connected to othersD. fails to achieve our expectations sometimes29. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. People only connect with online friends.B. Online friends can be comforting for all
27、people.C. Virtual lives can make people clear of who they are. D. The Internet helps to raise our environmental awareness.30. What is the writers attitude to electronic communication in the last paragraph?A. It should be used in a cautious way. B. It does more harm than good to society.C. Its side e
28、ffects cant be handled by individuals.D. It should be strictly controlled by the government. 31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The comfort of the virtual worlds. B. The effects of mass communication. C. The development of mass communication. D. The way to use modern mass communication. D D
29、o cell phones cause cancer? No one knows for sure. Mobile phones have only been widely used for around 20 years, with the very first ones introduced just over 30 years ago. Its too soon to tell just how harmful cell phones are.In February 2011, a study published in the Journal of the American Medica
30、l Association recorded changes in brain glucose metabolism (葡萄糖代谢) during cell phone use. The study became the first to prove that cell phone use changes brain activity by monitoring 47 healthy volunteers seated and on the phone for 50 minutes. The volunteers brains were monitored by special scanner
31、s to measure glucose metabolism. Then in May 2011, the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) added radiation from cell phones to its list of substances that possibly cause cancer in humans. The IARCs research found that most cell phone use did not lead to more
32、 risk of glioma, a dangerous type of brain cancer, or meningioma, a more common, but typically not harmful cancer. However, the study did find enough evidence that using cell phones for long periods of time on the same side of the head could mean an increased risk of glioma.In a contrasting report r
33、eleased in July 2011, a British Institute of Cancer Research study found little evidence of cancer risk in 10 to 15 years of use. The study showed that there have been no increases in brain tumors (肿瘤) in several countries over the last 30 years since cell phones were introduced or even in the last
34、20 years since their use became more widespread.With no long-term research available yet, limiting exposure to cell phone radiation by texting more and talking less is recommended. Stay off the phone when you have a weak signal, as it will need more radiation to contact the tower. Phone use for chil
35、dren should also be limited because their brains absorb twice as much cell phone radiation.32. We cant be sure whether cell phones cause cancer because _.A. there has been little research on the problem up to now B. its difficult to track the bad effects of cell phone radiation C. different studies
36、has been arguing fiercely about this problemD. there has been little evidence of it given the short history of cell phones33. What did the IARC find from their research?A. Radiation from the cell phone is certain to cause some brain cancers.B. Using cell phone for long periods of time could increase
37、 the risk of cancer.C. Cell phone use is more likely to cause a common cancer than a dangerous one.D. Staying away from cell phones with weak signal can reduce the risk of cancer.34. What is recommended to reduce the harm from cell phone use?A. Staying far away from the signal tower. B. Using cell p
38、hones when the signal is weak.C. Limiting childrens exposure to cell phones.D. Talking more and texting less via cell phones.35. What does “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. A cell phone.B. The phone user. C. The phone radiation.D. The cell phone signal. 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
39、项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The daily life of a high school student is busy and often very stressful. 36 How can you deal with it? Here are some tips to help making your life a little smoother. 37 Instead of spending time aimlessly during study hall, actually study! You may not feel like it, but if it gives you m
40、ore free time to watch your favorite show that night, its worth it. During your commute to and from school, use the time to study or review class notes. Make it your daily goal to practice using time wisely. Stay away from distractions. If you hate to miss your favorite show, make time to study befo
41、re the show comes. Studying with the television on is much more difficult. 38 If the phone is a distraction, explain to friends that you can only talk at a certain time or turn it off.Get plenty of rest. Take a second and see how many hours of sleep you get each night. Is it less than nine? If so, y
42、ou need to be getting more sleep. A study found that most teens need about nine hours of sleep per night to feel alert. 39 Make time for you. Studying for two or three hours straight can wear you out, and in the end, you may be having a hard time concentrating. 40 A good suggestion is to spend every
43、 45 minutes in studying and take a 15-minute rest. During the break, do something you find relaxing, such as eating a healthy snack or reading a magazine.A. Kill time freely.B. Watch those minutes.C. You will have a harder time focusing on the learning material. D. Another way is to listen to some l
44、ight music when you are learning.E. Many things and activities a student faces can be difficult and confusing. F. Make sure to include short breaks while studying to keep your mind active.G. By managing your time wisely, you will make room for more sleep in your schedule.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分45分
45、）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、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。When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I 41 him on a branch of a tree, ho
46、ping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking 42 . He didnt even flap his wings in an/a 43 to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an 44 amount of noise. Then all of a sudd
47、en he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started 45 flapping his wings for the first time ever-then he lifted off the 46 like a space shuttle! I was amazed and 47 . Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for 48 !Two days
48、later Chico returned. First I tried to 49 him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his 50 and put it away-still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. 51 , he flew onto my sho
49、ulder. From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him 52 early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months 53 suddenly Chico became 54 . The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the 55 . Within a few days he die
50、d.I was very sad. The 56 crossed my mind that if I had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what 57 is there in being a bird if you cant fly? Chico made his first 58 for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a 59 when the conditions
51、are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you dont set yourself free, what will be the 60 of your life?41. A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased42. A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious43. A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path44. A. acute B. initial C. incredib
52、le D. accessible45. A. slowly B. gently C. madly D. gracefully46. A. ground B. branch C. window D. house47. A. moved B. shockedC. delighted D. excited48. A. patience B. exchange C. rescue D. escape49. A. trick B. fasten C. seize D. expect50. A. cage B. chain C. food D. feather51. A. At last B. As us
53、ual C. Once in a while D. In the meantime52. A. out B. off C. away D. alone53. A. until B. while C. since D. although54. A. active B. weak C. annoying D. miserable55. A. forest B. community C. countryside D. neighborhood56. A. fact B. thought C. concern D. detail57. A. problem B. meaning C. interest
54、 D. mistake58. A. relief B. willingness C. communication D. breakthrough59. A. breathB. look C. holiday D. chance60. A. success B. purpose C. contribution D. importance第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，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。If you make a career choice while you are still in high school, you will
55、 save time and money in the long run. Students who do not plan ahead may delay starting college or take extra courses 61 (give) themselves time to make up their 62 (mind). U.S. News and World Reports 63 (say) that the average annual tuition at a four-year college is $ 35,000. If you spend 64 extra y
56、ear in school, you may have to take out additional loans or pay extra money to cover the cost.Choosing a career while you are in high school also gives you time to explore your 65 (choose) industry. If you find a career 66 sounds interesting, you can follow someone in the field and see what it is 67
57、 (real)like to have that job. You can also apply 68 a chance to get an informal position related to your desired industry. This will help you build a professional network even before you graduate from high school. Professional contacts are very 69 (value), especially when you are looking for a job i
58、n your field. If you do as much as you can to build a network 70 you are ready for a job, you will be more likely to succeed.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，请您修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜钱（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划
59、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。My mother always tells me to be kind to others. One day I was in line at our local post office. Behind me was a man, of who the coat was dirty and ragged. It was obviously that he has not bathed or changed his clothes for a long time. Har
60、dly had he come in than the others stood back several foot away from him. In fact, I didnt notice her until the woman behind the counter looked back. It was then when I turned back to see what had been happened. Turned to leave, I said to him, “Wish you nice day!” The man nodded, looking happy.第二节 书
61、面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你校来自美国的交换生Jack将于12月份去北京参加中文演讲比赛决赛。他就如何准备比赛向你写信求助，现在请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件给他帮助：1. 向他表示祝贺；2. 给他提出建议；3. 给他鼓励并祝他取得好成绩。注意：1. 词数：100词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节使行文连贯；3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。决赛：final参考范文一：Dear Jack， You couldnt imagine how delighted I was when I got the news that you have successfully won the opp
62、ortunity to compete in the final of the Chinese Speech Contest. Congratulations! Now, I am writing to give you some suggestions about the final. What comes to my mind first is that you should choose a proper topic so that you are more likely to impress the judges deeply. Besides, after finishing you
63、r writing, if you could turn to your Chinese teacher to ask him to polish it, it would be much better. Last but not least, I strongly suggest you paying special attention to your voice and gesture during your speech.I hope and do believe that you can win the final. Looking forward to your good news.
64、 Yours,Li Hua参考范文二：Dear Jack,Congratulations to you on entering the final of the Chinese Speech Contest! Im really happy to hear the exciting news!Now Id like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the contest. Firstly, you should choose a proper topic to give the judge a good impression. Whe
65、n you finish writing the speech, youd better ask your Chinese teacher to help you correct it. He will give you some suggestions on the words and sentences you use. Finally, I think it is necessary to pay attention to your voice and gesture when delivering the speech. I believe you can make it. Wish you a great success! Yours, Li Hua
