1、江苏、河南、湖南、四川、宁夏、海南等六地区的试卷投稿，请联系QQ：23553 94698。考生注意：本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达。考试结束后，将答卷收回。PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A （22.5%）Directions: In this section, youll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed
2、by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letters (A,B or C) on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Who isnt the new swimmer?A. Jack. B. The woman. C. Bill.2. What does the coach want the sw
3、immers to do?A. Follow the rules. B. Keep practicing in the deep water. C. Take a shower immediately.Conversation 23. What is the woman doing?A. Buying a present. B. Preparing a birthday party. C. Giving some advice.4. What will the man get for Linda?A. A book. B. A magazine. C. A CD. Conversation 3
4、5. What s the relationship between the speakers probably?A. Professor and student. B. School master and teacher. C. Manager and secretary. 6.How did the woman do her work?A. Slowly. B. Carelessly. C. Efficiently.Conversation 47. Which isnt included in the conference fee?A. Meals. B. Tea. C. Coffee.8
5、. How much will the man pay for his room?A. $25. B. $35. C. $45.9. What do we know about the man?A. He will have his own room. B. He will have dinner in the hotel. C. He will share a room with another person.Conversation 510. What does Mary want to do?A. Be out in nature more often. B. Overcome her
6、fear of heights. C. Have something in common with the man.11. What is the weather like? A. Clear and cool . B. Sunny and warm. C. Cloudy but comfortable.12. What will the speakers do next?A. Go back home . B. Continue climbing. C. Stop to have a meal.Conversation 613. Where does the woman live now?A
7、. In California. B. In Australia. C. In New York .14. How many children does the woman have?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.15. What is true about the womans husband?A. Hes the mans close friend. B. Hes a professional golf player. C. He was the womans schoolmate.SECTION B （7.5%）Directions: In this section
8、, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.E-cigarettes. Similarity Look, feel, and produce smoke like real cigarettes . Specialty
9、They contain a special kind of 16 .The “smoke” is actually 17 steam. Advantages You can get the 18 without all the 19 effects.You can smoke them anywhere as there is no smell.You can improve your finance as theyre 20 than real cigarettes.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE SECTION A （15%） Directions: Beneat
10、h each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B ,C and D. Choosethe one answer that best completes the sentence.21What a hot summer night! The temperature may be above 40 degrees Centigrade again.Why not get _cold beer in the air-conditioned room, watching the second season of Th
11、e Voice of China? That must be_great fun.A. a; / B. /; a C. the; a D. a; the22. She told me her insurance company needed a capable leader, _with strong will as well as good humour.A. who B. that C. one D. which和which引导的是定语从句，that特指不可数名词和可数名词的单数，选C。考点：考查代词 Yes, I _ his letters and cards many times wh
12、ile I was in Italy.A. have received B. received C. had received D. would receive24. _ with a slow economic situation overseas，more Chinese students are returning home after studying abroad, _ to work in the country or in west China.A. Having faced；to volunteer B. To face；to volunteer C. Facing；volun
13、teering D. Faced；volunteering25. What did he think of the trip to Beijing last month？ He had such a good time _ he visited the Great Wall.A. until B. that C. where D. when 考点：考查连词26. _ at the foot of the mountain is an old church _ back to the 18th century when it was occupied by the French.A. Stand
14、ing；dating B. Standing；dated C. To stand；dating D. Stood；to date27. Bob tried to sweet-talk his mother into letting him go out. But when he saw his sweet talk_， he lost his temper. A. hadnt worked B. wasnt working C. isnt working D. doesnt work28. My uncle hasnt been able to quit smoking, but at lea
15、st he has_.A. cut out B. cut down C. cut up D. cut off29. dont think Linda could have done such a stupid thing last night，_?A.do IB.didnt sheC.did she D.dont I30. Mr. Duncan raised an unnecessary question _ he then failed to find an answer. A. to which B. for which C. with which D. by which31. The p
16、ast two years _ a sharp rise in oil price，which adds to the burden of auto transportation industry. A. witnessed B. witnesses C. is witnessing D. has witnessed 32. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon left for Pakistan this morning， his assistant _ him there this Friday.A. joins B. joined C. joining D.
17、to join33. This small mountain village is so perfect a place for holidays that visitors never leave it _.A. feeling disappointing B. felt disappointing C. feeling disappointed D. felt disappointed34. After _ seemed about five hours，we finally arrived at the beaches，just _ rubbish and thrown- away pl
18、astic bags here and there. A. when；findingB. what；to findC. which；to findD. that；found35. In this institution a medal together with a prize of certain sum of money _ gains success in science and technology every two years.A. are given to anyone B. is given to whoever C. are given to who D. is given
19、to whomSECTION B （18%）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B. C. and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a young social worker in a New York City psychiatric clinic, I was asked to see Roz, a 20-year-old
20、 woman who had been referred to us from another psychiatric clinic. It was an 36 referral in that no information was received 37 her first appointment. I was told to “play it by ear”, and to 38 what her problems were and what she needed.39 an examination to go on, I saw Roz as an unhappy, misunderst
21、ood young woman who hadnt been listened to in her earlier treatment. Her family situation was unpleasant. I didnt see her as disturbed, 40 rather as lonely and misunderstood. She responded so 41 to being heard. I encouraged her to start a life worth living to find a job, a satisfying place to live a
22、nd new relationships. We hit it off well, and she 42 making important changes in her life.The records from the previous psychiatric clinic arrived a month after Roz and I began our successful work together. To my complete surprise, her records were several inches thick, 43 a long period of psychiast
23、ric hospitalization. Her diagnosis was “paranoid schizophrenic(妄想型精神分裂症)”, with a 44 that she was “hopeless”.That had not been my experience with Roz at all so I decided to forget those pieces of paper. I never treated her as if she had that “hopeless” treatment. I did find out about the horrors for
24、 Roz of the hospitalization, of being drugged, separated and abused. I also learned a lot from her about 45 such deeply and unforgettably shocking circumstances.First Roz found a job, then a place to live away from her difficult 46 . After several months of working together, she introduced me to her
25、 husband-to-be, a successful businessman who adored her.When we 47 our treatment, Roz gave me the gift of a silver bookmark and a note that said, “Thank you for believing and encouraging me.”【小题1】A. uncertain B. unfortunateC. unconsciousD. unusual【小题2】A. apart fromB. away fromC. ahead ofD. out of【小题
26、3】A. figure outB. clear upC. turn outD. bring up【小题4】A. OnB. WithoutC. From D. In【小题5】A. thenB. butC. stillD. and【小题6】A. slowlyB. brieflyC. effectivelyD. positively【小题7】 A. delayedB. resistedC. startedD. avoided【小题8】A. requiringB. describingC. repeatingD. reporting【小题9】A. commentB. suggestionC. note
27、D. decision【小题10】A. survivingB. improvingC. masteringD. explaining【小题11】A. clinicB. houseC. jobD. family【小题12】A. sharedB. conductedC. completedD. received【解析】试题分析：作者是个年轻的社会工作者，在纽约一家精神病治疗诊所工作，他的一个病人罗兹曾被诊断为“无SECTION C （12%） Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one w
28、ord that best fits the context.WASHINGTON The U.S. government remains shut down in a partial closure 48 has put hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work, at least temporarily. Lawmakers have yet to reach common ground, and that means many federal workers stay home 49 national parks, monuments
29、and museums stay closed. Some vocal veterans groups visited Washington over the weekend 50 protest the closures. But they were not the only ones there. Seeking their place in the spotlight 51 lawmakers publicly supporting the “Tea Party,” a group of lawmakers within the Republican Party strongly opp
30、osed to compromising 52 Democrats on matters of budget.The Million Veterans March - as it was called - was supposed to be a peaceful call for 53 end to the government shutdown now threatening many veterans benefits. Protesters tore down barricades（临时的路障） and carried 54 to the White House where they
31、threw them in front of the gates and shouted slogans against the president. “It is time that Congress started the government again. Veterans paid a price. Promises were made to them that 55 they serve our country, our country will take care of them. Were failing in that mission,” said one of the pro
32、testers Kelly.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （30%）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in
33、 the passage.A CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYBay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 440-871-6392. The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. Join us as Don King, a long-time student of Egyptology,discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surround
34、ingthese ancient wonders. Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book “My Dad Is a Freak: a Memoir”, 7p.m.Sept. 27. Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 440-333-4700 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Dress for Success, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters
35、(招聘人员) useappearance to determine self-esteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress toemphasize your strengths and improve your employ ability. Registration required. Music Study Groups, 1:152:45 p. m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19Nov. 28. Explore current concert musicperformed b
36、y The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes aredesigned for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Practical Herbs, 7 p. m. Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storingherbs and how
37、to use them. Registration required. North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 440-777-6211 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Job Club, 1:303 p. m. Tuesdays. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies andinterviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome. Wa
38、r of 1812, 78:45 p. m. Sept. 17. This year marks the 200th anniversary. Professor Catherine RokickyFrom Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war, and immediately following welldiscuss the book “Mr. and Mrs. Madisons War: Americas First Couple and the Second War of Independen
39、ce”by Hugh Howard. Registration required. Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St. , Olmsted Falls. 440-235-1150 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Family Story-time, 77:30 p. m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, finger-playsand a story or two. For children ages birth through age 8 with thei
40、r caregivers. Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sept. 15. Follow up, 45 p. m. Sept. 26. Get ready forcollege by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing forthe real exam. Registration required. Imaginative Illustrations, 11 a. m.
41、 to noon Sept. 29. A hands-on drawing program where children exercisetheir imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K-5. Registration required.【小题1】There are many activities for you to choose on Sept. 17 EXCEPT _.A. listening to a speech which is about the warB. att
42、ending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramidsC. attending a program about how to reduce exam anxiety D. learning about how to leave a good first impression on others【小题2】If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call _.A. 440-871-6392B. 440-333-4700C. 440-777-6211D. 440-235-1150【小题3
43、】If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact _.A. Bay Village Branch B. Fairview Park Branch C. North Olmsted Branch D. Olmsted Falls Library【小题4】In order to help yourself find a new job soon, youd better go to_.A. Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park BranchB. North Olmsted
44、 Branch and Olmsted Falls Library C. Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library D. Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch【小题5】It is learned from the passage that _.A. you can study music for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch B. you can get the information about the four branches
45、 on the Internet C. you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoonD. both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors19Nov. 28. Explore current concert music可知可以在Fairview Park Branch学习音乐超过一个月。选A。考点：考查广告布告类短文B The January fashion show, called Future Fashion, exempl
46、ified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines. The designers who undertake green fashion
47、still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, a cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find. “Most designers with existing labels are finding there arent comparable materials that can just replace what you
48、re doing and what your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents(等同物). Those who do make the switch are finding
49、they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainabl
50、e. It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable mater
51、ial. “Main-stream is about to occur,” says Hahn. Some analysts are less sure. Among consumers, only 18% are even aware that eco-fashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer. When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, s
52、he replied, “Not that Im aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, shes on the hunt for “cute stuff that isnt too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isnt yet on her mind. But thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliersone day
53、 it will be.【小题1】What is said about Future Fashion?A. It inspired leading designers to start going green. B. It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C. It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D. It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be m
54、ade durable.【小题2】According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic is that _.A. much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materialsB. they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materialsC. customers have difficulty telling organic from non
55、-organic materialsD. quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available【小题3】We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion _.A. can attend various trade shows for freeB. are readily recognized by the fashion worldC. can buy organic cotton at favorable pricesD
56、. are gaining more and more support【小题4】What is Natalie Hormillas attitude toward eco-fashion?A. She doesnt seem to care about it.B. She doesnt think it is sustainable.C. She is doubtful of its practical value.D. She is opposed to the idea very much.【小题5】What does the author think of green fashion?A
57、. Green products will soon go main stream.B. It has a very promising future.C. Consumers have the final say.D. It will appeal more to young people.C BEIJINGAs China scrambles to respond to the choking smog that has blanketed Beijing in recent weeks, authorities in several major cities are experiment
58、ing with carbon trading platforms. The schemes are one effort to get control over greenhouse gases in an economy still hungry for cheap energy.It has been a persistent concern in recent years, but the spiking pollution levels in January are sparking a public outcry.Emissions from coal-fired electric
59、ity plants and busy factories are part of the problem that officials hope to get control over through carbon trading platforms. Seven cities are expected to open carbon markets later this year, including Tianjin.“The government has decided to start with programs because the carbon trading is somethi
60、ng new to China,” said David Tang, secretary of the board of the Tianjin Carbon Exchange. “So we want to have a number of programs to explore the use of the market.” said Tang.China wants to launch a national carbon trading program by 2016. If it is successful, analysts say, the program would be one
61、 of the largest in the world and would help the country meet its target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 45 percent within seven years.The platforms allow companies to earn credits for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, which can then be traded. If it works, it would encourage for-profit busin
62、esses to invest in green technology.As public concern builds pressure for the government to find a solution, Wu Changhua, greater China director of the Climate Group, says there is a broad shift under way in how Chinese weigh their quality of life.China has long put economic growth ahead of environm
63、ental concerns, making it the worlds biggest polluter. Carbon trading supporters hope that the markets could be one way to curb pollution and keep the economy growing.【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about carbon trading platforms?A. They are used to trade various resources. B. They caused the ch
64、oking smog in China.C. They have been in existence for many years in China. D. The choking smog may promote their development.【小题2】The underlined word in Paragraph 1 means “ _”.A. to make blanket B. to cover something C. to make something empty D. to be like a blanket【小题3】Tangs attitude towards carb
65、on markets is _.A. unknown B. indifferent C. optimistic D. pessimistic【小题4】What can we infer from the passage?A. China will have built a national carbon trading program by 2016.B. Chinese have lived a life of high quality in all aspects.C. The markets could slow the development of economy. D. Standa
66、rds of life will be changed in China.【小题5】Whats the main idea of this passage?A. The choking smoke in China.B. The urge for carbon trading platforms.C. Greenhouse gases.D. The worlds biggest polluter.PART FOUR WRITING (45%)SECTION A (10%)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram b
67、y using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.A professor of environmental health and his students began studying the idea of rooftop gardening for cities. “I think vertical farming is an idea that can work in a big way,” said Despommier. Why would we want t
68、o build skyscrapers filled with vegetables when weve been farming on the ground for 10,000 years? Because as the worlds population growsfrom 7 billion now to as much as 9 billion by 2050we could run out of productive soil and water. Most of the population growth will occur in cities that cant easily
69、 feed themselves. And the fact is that modern agriculture as well as everything associated with it chemical fertilizers and transportation full of carbonis a significant contributor to climate change, and suddenly vertical farming doesnt seem so magic in the sky. “Vertical farming could allow food t
70、o be grown locally and sustainably,” says Glen Kertz, CEO of Valcent. The result saves space vital in urban areas and allows farmers to irrigate and fertilize with far less waste.At Valcents El Paso lab, crops grow in rows on conveyor belts. Moving them gives the plants the precise amount of light a
71、nd nutrients needed, letting them grow 15 times as much vegetable as on a normal farm with 5% of the water that traditional agriculture does.Despommier plans to build a 30-story, city-block-size vertical farm that would have transparent walls to maximize sunlight and would produce enough food for 50
72、, 000 people. But it would cost hundreds of millions to build a full-scale skyscraper farm. Thats the main drawback: construction and energy costs would probably make vertically raised food more costly than traditional crops. 【答案】【小题1】Vertical Farming【小题2】Reasons/Causes/ Contributors【小题3】in cities【小
73、题4】climate change【小题5】Advantages【小题6】 vital space【小题7】less water【小题8】light and nutrients【小题9】transparent wallsSECTION B (10 %)Directions : Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage. When older honeybees take on tasks usually handled by younger
74、 bees, aging of their brains is effectivelychanged, a new study finds. The discovery suggests that in humans, social involvement ought to be consideredin addition to drugs as a way to treat age-related dementia(痴呆). “We knew from previous research that when bees stay in the nest and take care of lar
75、vaethe beebabies-they remain mentally able as long as we observe them,” explained Gro Amdam, who led the researchat Arizona State University. “However, after a period of nursing, bees fly out gathering food and begin agingvery quickly.” “After just two weeks, foraging(觅食的)bees have worn wings, hairl
76、ess bodies, and more importantly,lose the brain function-basically measured as the ability to learn new things,” Amdam said in a statement. Amdam and his colleagues wanted to find out what would happen if they “asked” the foraging bees totake care of larval babies again. To find out, they removed yo
77、unger nurse bees from a nest, leaving the olderforaging bees to face a choice: forage or care for the larvae. Some of the older returned to searching for food,and others switched to caring for the nest and larvae. After ten days, about fifty percent of the older bees thathad chosen to care for the n
78、est and larvae had “greatly improved their ability to learn new things.” The researchers also discovered changes in the proteins in the brains of the bees whose learning ability hadimproved. One of the proteins that changed, called Prx6, is also found in humans and is known to help protectagainst de
79、mentia. “Maybe social involvement is something we can do today to help our brains stay younger,” Amdam says.“Since the proteins being researched in people are the same proteins bees have, these proteins may be able torespond to specific social experiences.” Other studies have shown several non-drug
80、methods can help improve brainpower in older people,including going for walks and taking music lessons. The findings, announced this week, are detailed in the journal Experimental Gerontology.【小题1】What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? （No more than 5 words）【小题2】When do the br
81、ains of older bees age very fast? （No more than 9 words）【小题3】What is Amdams suggestion for old people to prevent dementia? （No more than 6 words）【小题4】What is the best title for the text? （No more than 6 words）考点：考查阅读表达SECTION C (25%)书面表达： 请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。 No matter how bad things get, something good is out there, just over the horizon.注意： 1. 无须写标题； 2. 不得透露个人信息和学校名称； 3. 词数120 左右。河南高中教师QQ群161868687；湖南高中教师QQ群，315625208；江苏高中教师QQ群：315621368，四川高中教师QQ群：156919447，海南、宁夏高中教师QQ群:311176091，欢迎各地老师加入。
