1、Modules 12第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1Who is paying the bill?AThe man. BThe woman. CThey are going Dutch.Text 1M：I will pay the bill.W：All right，if you insist.But the next ones on me.M：OK.答案：A2When wil
2、l the man have examinations next week?AEvery day except Thursday.BMonday，Wednesday，and Friday.CMonday，Tuesday，and Friday.Text 2W：I have to take an exam every day next week.M：I dont.I have one on Monday，another on Tuesday，and two on Friday，and nothing on Wednesday and Thursday.Im really thankful for
3、that.答案：C3Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn the supermarket.BAt the grocery store.COn the way to the supermarket.Text 3M：Where are you going，Mrs Chen?W：Grocery shopping.M：Where do you usually go grocery shopping?W：At the supermarket.答案：C4When does the phone call probably take place
4、?AEarly in the morning.BLate in the afternoon.CLate in the evening.Text 4W：Im sorry to call you so late，but may I speak to Mr.Lee?M：Speaking.W：Hi，Mr.Lee，this is Jane.Am I interrupting anything?M：No，not at all.答案：C5What does the woman think of Tokyo? AIts windy. BIts clean. CIts interesting.Text 5M：I
5、s this your first time in Tokyo?W：Yes，it is.M：How do you like it?W：Well，Im very impressed by how clean the city is.答案：B第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6What are the two speakers mainly
6、 talking about?AThe weather. BRiding bikes. CHaving a picnic.7Where did the woman learn about the weather?AFrom her experience.BFrom her teacher.CFrom a geography book.Text 6W：I think we ought to turn around and head back home.M：Tired just after a few kilometers of cycling?W：Not at all.But look at t
7、he clouds building up there.M：So？I dont really care if it gets cloudy.The sun is quite strong.W：Right.But those clouds mean a storm and a lot of rain.M：That doesnt sound great，but I thought those were fair weather clouds.W：No，those are thick dark clouds.They will bring rain and a storm.M：How did you
8、 ever learn all that？From your geography teacher?W：No.I once read a chapter about weather in my geography book.答案：6.A7.C听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8What does the man need?AA train ticket. BA taxi. CA bag.9Where does the man live?ARoom 1247，Wellington Hotel，Hilton Street.BRoom 2074，Hilton Hotel，Wellington Stree
9、t.CRoom 1247，Hilton Hotel，Wellington Street.10What does the man want the driver to do?ATo carry his bag. BTo drive fast.CTo buy a bag for him.Text 7M：Hello，is that the Green Taxi Service?W：Yes，it is.M：I need a taxi to the railway station，please.W：What time do you need a taxi，sir?M：My train leaves at
10、 430 this afternoon，but Id like to arrive at the station no later than 330.How long is the ride from here?W：From here？Where do you live?M：Oh，Im sorry.I live at Room 1247，Hilton Hotel，Wellington Street.W：Let me see.Wellington Street.Id say that it would take about 30 minutes.Well pick you up at 300.I
11、s that OK with you?M：Yes，that would be fine.The driver will help me with my bag，wont he?W：Yes，the driver is young and kindhearted.He will help you.答案：8.B9.C10.A听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11What is the possible relationship between Mrs Black and the man?AHostess and guest. BHusband and wife.CMother and son.12W
12、hat was the weather like when they had the picnic?ACloudy. BRainy. CFine.13Where did they have the picnic?AJust outside their house.BIn the mountains.COn an island.Text 8W：Come on and tell me，what did you do today?M：First we went swimming and then we went to Mrs Blacks home and helped her cook some
13、food for a picnic.W：Is Mrs Black a good cook?M：Yes，she is also very friendly.We didnt feel like guests.We felt like members of the family.W：Where did you have your picnic?M：Oh，it was great.We went out in a boat to an island.W：Oh，you had your picnic on an island！That sounds great!M：It was！The sun was
14、 hot and the water was warm.What a day!W：I wish I were there！Did everyone enjoy it?M：Oh，yes.We all had a great time.答案：11.A12.C13.C听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14Where might the two speakers be?AAt a ticket office. BAt a music hall.CAt an airport.15How long has the woman been waiting?AFor about 45 minutes.BFor
15、about 3 hours.CFor about 1 hour.16What causes the delay for selling tickets?AThe computer doesnt work well.BSome of the people jump the queue.CThere are not enough people selling tickets.Text 9M：Excuse me，are you waiting to buy a concert ticket?W：Yes，I am.So are all these people in front of me.M：Hav
16、e you been here long?W：About 45 minutes.Ive moved forward a total of about 3 feet.M：Youre kidding.W：Not at all.A couple just ahead of me waited for one hour and finally gave up.M：Does anyone know whats causing the delay?W：There just arent enough people selling tickets this afternoon.M：I guess I shou
17、ld have come before lunch.W：The same thing would have happened because a lot of people have been looking forward to this concert for a long time.M：Youre probably right.答案：14.A15.A16.C听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17How much sleep do most Chinese students get at night?A8 to 10 hours.BMore than 10 hours.CLess tha
18、n 8 to 10 hours.18Why does the 10yearold boy put up one finger with his eyes closed every morning?AHe doesnt have enough sleep.BHe wants to play computer games again.CHe doesnt want to have breakfast.19What does“early birds”mean?APeople who dont want to sleep.BPeople who get up early in the morning.
19、CPeople who sleep late at night.20Whats the main reason for students to stay up late?AWatching TV.BToo much homework.CPlaying computer games.Text 10Ladies and gentlemen，Welcome to“English Salon”Today well focus on our children，especially their health.Experts say that students usually need eight to t
20、en hours of sleep at night，but most Chinese students dont get that much.Some Chinese parents are usually happy to see their children studying late.It makes them think that their children work very hard.But not all parents are happy about this.Once a mother told us that every morning her 10yearold bo
21、y puts up one finger with his eyes still closed，begging for one more minute of sleep.Like thousands of student“early birds”in China，he has to get up before six every morning.A report shows that without a good nights sleep，students seem to be weaker than they should be.Many students have fallen aslee
22、p during class at one time or another.Too much homework is not the only reason why students stay up late.Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night.Experts have said that students should develop good study habits，and some clever students never study late.They are able to work well in c
23、lass.答案：17.C18.A19.B20.B第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21I like to make _ friends with Mary because she takes _ lead in everything.A/; the B/; / Cthe; the Dthe；/答案Amake friends (with)意为“(与)交朋友”。take the lead意为“带头”。句意为：我喜欢和玛丽交朋友，因为她事事起模范带头作用。22Be sure no
24、t to lose _ when faced with difficulties, which is the key to success.Acoincidence BconsequenceCconfidence Dcircumstance答案Ccoincidence意为“巧合”；consequence意为“结果，后果”；confidence意为“自信”；circumstance意为“情形，情况”。句意为：碰到困难时，千万别失去信心，信心是成功的关键。23Try to appreciate the world from another angle _ you will find how won
25、derful life is.Aor Bso Cbut Dand答案D考查“祈使句 and简单句”。句意为：换个角度看世界，你就会发现生活多么美好。24She is always _ in her remarks, not in an indirect way. So sometimes I cant stand her.Acautious Bserious Coutspoken Dawkward答案Ccautious意为“谨慎的，小心的”；serious意为“严肃的”；outspoken意为“直言不讳的，坦率的”；awkward意为“尴尬的”。句意为：她总是心直口快，不会用间接的方式。有时我
26、真受不了她。25A foreign language like English is difficult _， so you can never work too hard.Alearning Bto learn Cto be learnt Dlearnt答案B考查句式“主语be形容词to do”，其中不定式用主动形式表示被动意义。句意为：外语很难学，因此，再努力也不过分。26We _ in advance. Look, this restaurant is almost empty.Yes, just in case.Aneednt have booked Bmustnt have book
27、edCdidnt need to book Dcouldnt have booked答案Amust表推测只能用于肯定句中。couldnt have done意为“不可能做某事”；didnt need to do表示没有必要做某事，实际上也未做。neednt have done表示本没有必要做某事，但却做了。根据“Look，this restaurant is almost empty”，可知答案为A。27If I were you, I would buy the dress. It is very pretty. _， its not expensive.AIn total BAs a co
28、nsequenceCIn addition DAs well答案Cin total意为“总共，合计”；as a consequence意为“因此”；in addition意为“除此之外，另外”；as well意为“也”，位于句末。句意为：如果我是你，我就买那件裙子。很漂亮，而且不贵。28Lucy doesnt mind lending you her dictionary.She _. Ive already borrowed one.Acant Bmustnt Cneednt Dshouldnt答案C句意：Lucy不介意借给你她的字典。她不必了。我已经借了一本。C项正合题意。29The li
29、ttle girl is standing before the shop window, _ her eyes on the pretty doll in it. Ahaving kept Bkeeping Cbeing kept Dkept答案B考查现在分词作伴随状语。keep ones eyes on意为“注视，盯着看”。keep与主语the little boy之间是主动关系，且与谓语动词同时发生，故用现在分词的一般式。句意为：小女孩正站在橱窗前，盯着里面那个美丽的洋娃娃。30The shorter boy got stuck in the mud and started to sin
30、k, but _ he was saved by his friend.Autterly Bdefinitely Calertly Dfortunately答案Dutterly意为“完全地，绝对地”；fortunately意为“幸运地”；alertly意为“警觉地，警惕地”；definitely意为“确定地，一定地”。句意为：小个子男孩陷进泥里，开始沉没，但幸运地是他的朋友救了他。31This kind of product is in short supply relative to the demand, _ the rise in prices.Athat causing Bthat c
31、aused Cthus causing Dit causing答案Cthus意为“因此”，后跟现在分词表示结果。句意为：这种产品供不应求，因而造成价格上升。32The doctors warn that we mustnt drink too much water immediately after _ some sports.Ado Bdoing Cbeing done Dhaving been done答案B考查“after ving”结构。doing与主语之间是主动关系。句意为：医生告诫说运动后不能马上喝过多的水。33I have been dreaming of there _ no
32、exams in school. If so, I would have a happier time.Abeing Bis Cto be Dbeen答案Adream of意为“梦想”，后跟动名词。句意为：我一直梦想上学不考试了。果真如此，我就会过得更快乐。34What a pity! You _ the midterm exam, but you didnt review your lessons carefully.Amust have passed Bcould passCought to pass Dmight have passed答案Dmight have done意为“本可以做某
33、事，而实际并没有做”。must have done意为“准是做了某事”。句意为：真可惜！你本来能够通过期中考试的，但是你没有认真复习你的功课。35_ Im sorry that youve had to wait, sir. Saturday is a busy day for us.I suppose so. A haircut, please.AGo on. BIts your turn. CSee what I mean? DIm stuck答案BGo on意为“继续”；Its your turn意为“轮到你了”；See what I mean意为“明白我的意思吗”；Im stuck.意
34、为“我被卡住了”。句意为：先生，轮到你了。让你久等了，很抱歉。星期六我们比较忙。我看是这样。理发吧。第二节：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。As I was leaving the grocery store yesterday，I noticed an old man walking in the heavy storm struggling with 2 bags of food.It was very_36_.There wasnt much near the_37_，so I g
35、uessed he must have a fair walk ahead of him.I stopped my car and asked if he needed a(n)_38_.I thought he was a bit_39_since few people are willing to do these things，but he did_40_.After he_41_the car，my husband and I introduced ourselves，but he was very_42_and didnt give his name.During the drive
36、，we tried to make him more_43_with some small talks.His_44_was more than 2 miles awayit would have been a_45_walk for anyone，let alone an old man carrying bags.When we_46_at his door，the first thing he asked is“How much money do you want？”My husband and I both answered“_47_，we just wanted to help”Th
37、e shock and relief on this mans face was_48_sad，because we should be able to live in a_49_where it isnt shocking to have someone help you with all their heart without expecting something_50_.After realizing we truly didnt_51_anything，he kept thanking us over and over.In our daily life，anyone can do
38、this_52_act of kindness anywhere.It doesnt_53_a cent.Just be_54_of the world happening around you.There is always someone who needs somethinga door held，a bag carried.the opportunities are_55_.36A.dry Bclear Ccold Dwarm答案C从上文的in the heavy storm可以推知天气很冷。37A.house Bstore Cfood Dstorm答案B根据短文开头的As I was
39、 leaving the grocery store yesterday可以推知这里为store。38A.ride Bguide Cumbrella Dtaxi答案A从下文可知，作者把老人送回了家，所以在此作者是问老人要不要坐她的车。ride乘车。39A.bored Bsatisfied Cthankful Dskeptical答案D从下文since few people are willing to do these things可以推知作者认为老人有点“怀疑”(skeptical)。40A.accept Bappear Chear Dunderstand答案A从下文可知老人最终“接受”(a
40、ccept)了作者的提议，让她送自己回家。41A.drove off Bgot inCbroke into Dgot off答案B老人上车(get in)后，作者开始自我介绍。42A.frightened Bdelighted Cquiet Dsad答案C但是老人非常“安静”(quiet)，并没有给出自己的名字。43A.exciting Binterested Cfamiliar Dcomfortable答案D从下文with some small talks可知作者试着用聊天来化解这种尴尬的气氛，让老人感到“舒服”(comfortable)。44A.family Bfriend Ccompan
41、y Dhome答案D老人最后被送回家，所以在此作者的意思是：老人的“家”(home)在两英里之外。45A.short Bdangerous Cdifficult Dslow答案C从下文let alone an old man carrying bags可知，一个正常人步行都比较“困难”(difficult)，何况是一个负重的老人。46A.knocked Barrived Cpointed Dlooked答案B当“到达”(arrived)老人的门口时，老人做的第一件事是问作者收取多少钱。47A.Nothing BAnything CEverything DSomething答案A根据文章大意以及
42、下文的we just wanted to help可知，作者是自愿帮助老人的，所以在此作者及其丈夫的回答是“Nothing”。48A.actually Bseldom Cusually Dhardly答案A老人脸上的震惊和宽慰“事实上”(actually)令人伤心。49A.wonder Bworld Cposition Dnature答案B因为我们应该生活在这样一个“世界”(world)上。50A.in advance Bin publicCin return Din person答案C在这个世界里有人会尽力帮助你而不求“回报”(in return)。51A.buy Bborrow Clack
43、 Dwant答案D意识到作者确实不“需要”(want)任何回报时，老人再三表示感谢。52A.simple Bsurprising Cterrible Dprivate答案A根据上文可知，作者认为帮助别人是很“简单的”(simple)事情，任何人，任何地点都可以做，不需要“花”(cost)一分钱。只需要我们“留心”(aware)我们周围的世界。53A.provide Bcost Ccharge Dsave答案B解析同上。54A.proud Bfond Caware Dsure答案C解析同上。55A.unique Breasonable Cequal Dendless答案D根据There is a
44、lways someone who needs something可知，作者认为(帮助别人的)机会是“无限的”(endless)。第三部分：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)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。ATokyo is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time. In Tokyo there are always too many people in the places where I want to be. Of cours
45、e there are too many cars. The Japanese drive very fast, but in Tokyo they often spend a long time in traffic jams. Tokyo is not different from London, Paris and New York in that. It is different when one wants to walk.At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in Londons Oxford S
46、treet. But the streets near Ginze in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them.The worst time to be in the street is at 11：30 pm. That is when the nightclubs are closing and everybody wants to go h
47、ome. There are 35,000 nightclubs in Tokyo, and you do not often see one that is empty.During the day, most people travel to and from work by train. People in Tokyo buy six million train tickets every day. At most stations, trains arrive every two or three minutes, but at certain hours there do not s
48、eem to be enough trains. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time. On a London train you would see everybody reading a newspaper. On Tokyo trains everybody in the seat seems to be asleep, whether his journey is long or short.In Tokyo, I s
49、tood outside the station for five minutes. Three fire engines(消防车) raced to one of many fires that Tokyo has every day. Tokyo has so many surprises that none of them can really surprise me now.56Tokyo is different from London in that _.Ait has a larger populationBthere are more traffic jamsCit is mo
50、re difficult to go somewhere on footDnightclubs are sometimes empty答案C推理判断题。由第三段可知在东京步行比在伦敦步行要难一些。57Japanese trains _.Aoften leave and arrive on timeBare often crowdedCare the main means people use to travel to and from workDall of the above答案D细节理解题。第五段详细介绍了东京火车的情况，其中包含了A、B、C三项的内容。58Where can you fi
51、nd everybody reading a newspaper?AAt most London train stations.BAt most Tokyo train stations.COn a Tokyo train.DOn a London train.答案D细节理解题。根据第五段中的“On a London train you would see everybody reading a newspaper.”可知答案是D。59Fires break out _ in Tokyo according to the writer.Aquite frequently Bonly sever
52、al times a dayCnot very often Dvery seldom答案A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Three fire engines raced to one of many fires that Tokyo has every day.”可知东京的火灾很频繁。BA fit and healthy teenage rugby player died 12 hours after taking treatment for acne (粉刺)，an officer，Mary Hassel，said today. She said Shaun Jones,14，died “a
53、s a result of complications (并发症)of medical treatment”Shaun，who was described by his mother as “vain” about his appearance，saw Dr Jones，his family doctor，about spots on his back and shoulders after learning his friends had been given medication to deal with similar problems.The boy，who had previousl
54、y used Clearasil to treat the spots，was diagnosed with mild acne and given a prescription. But when he went to his local chemists with his mother，he was told the drug was not available. They said they had contacted Dr Jones (in fact they didnt)，and Shaun could be given different pills which were the
55、 same as the drug originally prescribed. Mrs. Jones noticed there were no safety instructions included in the box，but thought nothing of it at the time.Shaun took the drug just before going to bed at 10：30 pm. Little more than an hour later，he complained of shortness of breath and tightness in his c
56、hest. Mrs. Jones initially contacted an out of hours GP service but was told no doctor was available. When Shauns condition became worse，he was rushed to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital by ambulance in the early hours of the next morning.Despite treatment there，and at the University Hospital of Wales，C
57、ardiff，where he was transferred，Shaun died at 10：40 am the following day. Doctors at the hospital believe an unusual reaction to the acne drug could have caused his death.Hassel said she would write a report to the Lord Chancellors office underlining the importance that “doctors prescribe drugs and
58、doctors make adjustments and patients receive drugs with the correct information attached”60Shaun Jones decided to take the treatment for acne because _.Ahe thought he was fit and healthyBhis friends advised him to take itChis mother gave him the suggestionDhe wanted to improve his appearance答案D细节理解
59、题。由常识并结合第二段的“Shaun，who was described by his mother as vain about his appearance”可以看出，主人公治疗粉刺只是为了改善自己的外貌。61Which of the following is true of the drug Shaun took?AIt was previously named Clearasil.BIt was not the one in the prescription.CIt should not be taken before going to bed.DIt was forbidden for
60、 people at Shauns age.答案B推理判断题。根据第三段对取药的描述可以看出，他所用的药不是医生所开的处方上的，是药剂师换的其他的药品。62We can learn from Paragraph 4 that _.AShaun began to feel uncomfortable at 11：00 pm.BShauns parents called their family doctor at firstCMs. Jones called an out of hours GP service at firstDShauns parents drove him to Royal
61、 Glamorgan Hospital答案C细节理解题。由第四段中“Mrs. Jones initially contacted an out of hours GP service but was told no doctor was available.”可知答案。63The reason why Shaun was transferred to the University Hospital of Wales was that _.Athere were no doctors available at his local hospitalBhis family doctor sugges
62、ted he be transferred thereChe was expected to get better treatment at the hospitalDthe doctors in Royal Glamorgan Hospital were too busy 答案C推理判断题。由第四段中“When Shauns condition became worse，he was rushed to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital by ambulance in the early hours of the next morning.”结合常识可以看出，病人的病
63、情加剧，转院的目的是为了获得更好的治疗。CFor generations of pupils，learning key historical dates，places，and names off by heart has been the base of academic success. But for todays youngsters，dull rote learning(死记硬背)is meaningless because such basic facts are only a mouse click via Google，Wikipedia and online libraries
64、，according to writer Don Tapscott.Tapscott，author of the bestselling book Wikinomics and a supporter of the “net generation”，suggests a better approach would be to teach children to think creatively so they could learn to understand and use the knowledge available online.He said，“Teachers are no lon
65、ger the fountain(源泉)of knowledge；the Internet is. Kids should learn about history to understand the world and why things are the way they are. But they dont need to know all the dates.”Tapscott dismissed (摒弃) the idea that his approach is antilearning. Instead, he argued that the ability to learn ne
66、w things is more important than ever in a world where you have to process new information at lightning speed. And he believes that the oldfashioned model of education still common in todays schools, involving having_facts_off_pat，was designed for the industrial age. He said, “This might have been go
67、od for the mass production economy，but it isnt suitable for the digital economy，or for the net generation mind. Children are going to have to reinvent their knowledge base many times. So for them memorizing facts and figures is a waste of time.”Tapscott added the brains of todays youngsters work dif
68、ferently to their parents，and that multitasking with digital equipment，such as using the Internet while listening to their MP3 players，can help them to develop critical thinking skills.Schools are increasingly introducing more independent study and activities，with pupils learning at their own pace a
69、nd focusing on what interests them most.64What is important for the “net generation” in Tapscotts opinion?AUsing online knowledge creatively.BMemorizing facts and figures.CLearning to respect teachers.DTeaching their parents to think creatively.答案A判断题。结合第二段的a better approach would be to teach childr
70、en to think creatively可知他们需要创造性地思考问题，所以选A。65The underlined part “having facts off pat” in Para.4 probably means _.Aunderstanding online informationBremembering facts clearlyCmastering digital equipmentDkeeping mistakes in mind答案B推理判断题。根据第一段中的For generations of pupils，learning key historical dates，pl
71、aces，and names off by heart has been the base of academic success和划线部分的前一句And he believes that the oldfashioned model of education still common in todays schools可知这里说的是传统的学习方法，所以选B。66According to Tapscott, _.Ato obtain new information is important for kidsBlearning history is of no use to kidsCteach
72、ers should learn more things from online librariesDkids should not listen to MP3 players while using the Internet答案A推理判断题。根据第四段前两句可知，Tapscott认为处理新信息的能力比记忆一些历史事件的日期更重要。DA team of British engineers will announce a plan for the worlds first 1,000 mph car，a pencilshaped vehicle designed not to break the
73、 world land speed record but to shatter it.The 12,000,000 car，known as Bloodhound SSC，is to be announced today by Paul Drayson，the science minister for the UK government. It would be able to reach 1,050 mph，traveling faster than a speeding bullet. The Bloodhound team plans to have the car built with
74、in a year，with the record attempt expected in three years.The project brings together fighter pilot Andy Green，who set the current land speed record of 763 mph with Thrust SSC in 1997，and Richard Noble，who directed that attempt.The car will be the first to combine a jet engine(喷气发动机)for a Eurofighte
75、r Typhoon with a rocket booster(火箭助推器)The task of driving the vehicle will fall on Andy Green,46.He will use an accelerator(加速器)to power the jet engine up to speeds of around 350 mph and then fire the solid rocket booster. At that point，a V12 racing car engine will start pumping more than a ton of h
76、ydrogen peroxide(过氧化氢)into the booster，forcing the car to 1,000 mph in 20 seconds.Team members are now visiting sites where the record attempt will be made. The current record was set at Black Rock Desert in Nevada，US. But that is impossible now as ground conditions there have become worse since 199
77、7.In the next week or two，Green will visit a site in South Africa. Other possible places are the salt flats of the US and Australia. John Piper，the lead engineer on the project，said the team would get started next month.The plan was put forward by Drayson，a racing car enthusiast，as a project to insp
78、ire a new generation of scientists and engineers，who are in desperately short supply in the UK. “We dont have enough young people taking science and maths. These are difficult subjects and we have to give the youth a clear reason for studying them，”said Drayson.67The underlined word “shatter” in Par
79、agraph 1 can be replaced by“ _”Akeep Bset Creach Ddestroy答案D词义猜测题。根据文中的意思，英国工程师将建造一辆速度比子弹还快的汽车，这不仅是要打破世界地面速度记录而且是彻底粉碎这个记录，故D正确。68Which of the following is true of Bloodhound SSC?AIt will be put on the market in three years.BIt can accelerate from 350 mph to 1,050 mph in 12 seconds.CIt is powered onl
80、y by a solid rocket booster.DIt will beat the current record by more than 250 mph.答案D细节理解题。根据第二段第二句的It would be able to reach 1,050 mph和第三段的the current land speed record of 763 mph可知，Bloodhound SSC的速度将超出当前纪录250英里/小时以上。69Where did Andy Green set the current world land speed record?AIn South Africa. B
81、In the United States.CIn the United Kingdom. DIn Australia.答案B细节理解题。根据第五段第二句The current record was set at Black Rock Desert in Nevada，US可知，Andy Green是在美国创下的世界陆地汽车速度纪录。70Who will be the driver of Bloodhound SSC?APaul Drayson. BRichard Noble.CAndy Green. DJohn Piper.答案C细节理解题。根据第四段第二句The task of drivin
82、g the vehicle will fall on Andy Green可知，Bloodhound SSC将由Andy Green负责驾驶。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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance.But in fact，a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror.They care just as m
83、uch as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance._71_.You appreciate your body for its capabilities(能力) and accept its imperfections. _72_Here are some ideas：Recognize your strengths.Different body types are good f
84、or different things.What does your body do well? Maybe your speed，strength，or coordination (协调性) makes you better than others at a certain sport.That may be basketball，table tennis，mountain biking，dancing，or even running.Or perhaps you have nonsports skills，like drawing，painting，singing，playing a mu
85、sical instrument，writing，or acting._73_Exercise regularly.Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself.Good physiques (体形) dont just happen._74_A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week.Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your bo
86、dy! Practicing good habits; regular showering; taking care of your teeth，hair，and skin; wearing clean clothes，and so oncan help you build a positive body image._75_Your body is just one part of who you are.Your talent for comedy，a quick wit (智慧)，and all the other things make you unique.So try not to
87、 let small imperfections take over.AUse this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.BBe yourself.CHaving a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.DJust explore talents that you feel good about.EThey take hard work，regular workouts，and a healthy diet.FThe good new
88、s is that selfimage and body image can be changed.GSo，what can you do to develop a positive body image?71C72.G73.D74.E75.B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处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写该加的词。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
89、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。One rainy day while I was walking home with one of my friend，a truck came to a stop besides us.The driver put the window down and offered us a umbrella because he found we were wet through.I stood there and couldnt believe in that a complete str
90、anger is so thoughtful.The man insisted，so I grateful accepted the offer，thanked him and watched the truck disappear down the road.This man might need the umbrella himself，and he preferred to give it to everyone else.It was a lesson to us that it was possible give without expect anything in return.答
91、案第一行：friend改成friends第二行：besides改成beside第三行：a改成an第四行：in去掉；is改成was第五行：grateful改成gratefully第七行：and改成but；everyone改成someone/somebody第八行：give前面加to；expect改成expecting第二节：书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，是某学校高二学生。你校每周五下午第二节课后为学生放映英语电影。同学们对此看法不一。请你根据下面的提示，给报社的编辑写一封信，谈谈你的看法。1有的同学认为有利。说明原因。2有的同学不赞成。说明原因。3你的观点。注意：1.短文需包括以上所有要点
92、； 2词数：100左右。_【参考范文】Dear Editor，Im a Senior 2 student. In our school, every Friday afternoon, after the second class, we have time to see an English film. Opinions differ on this matter.Some students take interest in it. They think it is fun and makes them feel relaxed. So its a good idea to enjoy a
93、film after a weeks hard work. Whats more, it can even improve their spoken English by watching English films.However, some students think watching films is a waste of time, which can have a negative effect on their studies. Time is limited for them so they should make full use of time to study their lessons.Theres no doubt that films play an important part in our daily life. In my opinion, wed better spend more time on our studies but on the other hand, we should have some time to relax.Yours sincerely，Li Hua
