1、英语试卷第一节(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。AWelcome to Pocono Whitewater Theres something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! We have mild to wild whitewater rafting(漂流),family trips,and bird watching boatingChoose one adventure nowIts up to you! We have tr
2、ips available dailyGive us a call today!Dam Release Whitewater RaftingExperience the best whitewater on the Lehigh River! Surrounded by forests and mountains,you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class whitewater rafting and outstanding sceneryThis is a fun and thrilling trip that everyone from age
3、d 12 and up can do! While paddling (划桨) in the swift water,youll shout and laughDam Release Whitewater Rates:Individual (aged 12 & up):61.00Group (at least 8 people):31.00Rates Include:all necessary rafting equipment,life jacket,free parking,bus service to/from the river and professional river guide
4、sFamily Style Whitewater RaftingBring along the whole family this summer and enjoy 8 miles and 5 hours long of Class white water raftingMild water of the Lehigh River is simply perfect for beginners,school groups,and kids aged 4 and olderThis is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery,kicking
5、your feet over the edge of the raft,or taking a swim in the river!One of the most unique things about this trip is a free riverside barbeque! Our workers will cook and serve you a picnic lunchhot dogs,potato salad,fruit,etcThe classic family picnic!Family Style Rafting Rates:Adult:39.00Child (aged 4
6、 thru 14):33.00Group (at least 8 people):30.00Rates Include:all necessary rafting equipment,life jacket,free parking,bus service to/from the river,and a barbeque lunchHowever,river guides not included21Which of the following people is suitable for Dam Release Whitewater Rafting? AA 4 year old boy BA
7、 6 year old girlCAn 8 year old girl DA 14 year old girl22If ten college students are to participate in the Dam Release Whitewater Rafting,how much money will be paid in total? A310 B330 C390 D61023Family Style Whitewater Rafting is unique in that Ait allows people to swim in the river Bit provides g
8、ood sceneryCit offers all necessary rafting equipment Dit provides a barbeque lunch for free BIn any theatrical performance the actors are just a small part of the people neededOnce the play has been decided by the director, the actors must be chosen This is done by casting,a very skillful and impor
9、tant occupation The actors will create a success or a failure out of a production They have to be right for the part they will play, and also work well with the directorProduction planning is the next important step The style of the play is confirmed (确定) and then a small model of the different room
10、s on stage (sets) is created It will be important that the sets can be taken down and rebuilt easily as the production may travel to different theatresDetailed drawings of each set are produced and the Workshop, Paint shop and Props Department go to work The Props Department is responsible for some
11、of the stage furniture plus the extra items which the actor will need while they are on stageThe Costume Designer decides how all the actors will be dressed This includes shoes, hats, costumes, jewels Costume makers have fittings with the actors to get the costume sizes right for the whole cast Wigs
12、 (假发) and makeup are dealt with by another set of expertsIt is the Stage Planning team who schedule rehearsals(排练) and decisions made here will affect how the production is organizedThe Stage Department is responsible for making sure that everything at the theatre is in place and working properly Be
13、fore the play is performed, they will have a technical run of the performance in which the Lighting and Sound team work to create the right effects Few realize how many people are behind the scenes every time the curtain rises at the theatre!24. What is the text mainly about? AThe course of choosing
14、 actors BThe work behind the stageC The importance of a directors job D The course of a theatrical performance25. Why is it important for the sets to be taken down? A It will save much moneyBThe director wants to create the right effects.CThe sets will often be used in other theatresD It will make t
15、he stage convenient for the actors to use26. Which of the following shows the correct steps of a theatrical performance? a creating stage settings b finishing the castingc deciding a play d having rehearsalsA cabd B bacd C badc D cbad27. Which of the following can be learned from the text? A The act
16、ors job is the least important of a theatrical performanceB More and more people realize the job done behind the scenesCThe Stage Department takes charge of the technical run of the performance DCostume makers sometimes take care of wigs and makeup as wellCOnce upon a time,a daughter complained to h
17、er father that her life was unhappy and that she was tired of struggling all the timeHer father,a chef,took her to the kitchenHe filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fireOnce the three pots began to boil,he placed potatoes,eggs and coffee beans in themAfter 20 minutes,he took them
18、out,putting the potatoes and eggs in a bowl and the coffee in a cupTurning to his daughter,he said,Look closer,and touch the potatoesShe did and noted that they were softHe then asked her to take an egg and break itAfter pulling off the shell,she observed the hardboiled eggFinally,he asked her to ta
19、ste the coffeeIts good smell brought a smile to her faceFather,what does this mean?she askedHe then explained that the potatoes,the eggs and the coffee beans were in the same adversity(逆境)the boiling waterHowever,each one reacted differentlyThe strong and hard potato became soft and weak in boiling
20、waterThe egg was fragile,with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid until it was put in the boiling waterThen the inside of the egg became hardHowever,the coffee beans were uniqueAfter they were exposed to the boiling water,they changed the water and created something newWhich one do you want t
21、o be like,he askedWhen adversity knocks on your door,how will you respond?In life,challenges happen to us all,but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us28. Why did the girl complain to her father? ABecause of her fathers busy work BBecause of her tiring jobCBecause of her hard l
22、ife DBecause of the food her father cooked29. What can we infer from this story? ADifferent people have different reactions towards adversityBThe father was good at cookingCThe girl didnt like the potatoes and eggsDThe girl liked the coffee best30. What does the underlined word fragile mean in the 4
23、th paragraph? Athick Bhard Ceasilybroken Dstrong31. What would be the best title for the passage? AFather and daughter BA chef and coffee beansCAdversities and a chef DChallenges and responsesDTo the west and off the European Continent,there are several thousands of islands on the Continental shelf
24、(大陆架)They are generally called the British IslesOf all these isles,the largest one is called Great BritainFor the conveniences sake,it is often shortened to BritainStill to the west of Great Britain is the second largest island known as IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
25、 (UK) is made up of Great Britain,Northern Ireland,and a number of smaller islands around themThe total area of the country is some 240,000 square kilometers with a population of about 57 millionGreat Britain runs nearly 1,000 kilometers from south to north and extends,at the widest part,about 500 k
26、ilometers from west to eastIts area is some 230,000 square kilometersGreat Britain is traditionally divided into three parts,or countries:England in the south,Scotland in the north,and Wales in the southwestThere are discernible (可辨别的) differences between them even nowEngland is the largest and most
27、 developed of all the threeIts area,about 130,000 square kilometers,takes up nearly 60% of the whole islandIts population is more than 46million which makes up 85% of the countrys whole populationThe importance of England is so great in Britain that some foreigners just say England when they mean Br
28、itainThe same is true of the custom of speaking of the British people as the English who are the majority in the United KingdomScotland is the second largest both in area and populationIt has an area of about 78,760 square kilometers,less than 30% of the whole island,with a population of 5million,le
29、ss than onetenth of the whole populationWales is the smallest of the three both in area and populationIn area,20,700 square kilometers,it makes up less than 9% of the total area while its population,2.7 million,does not exceed (超过) 5% of the whole32The British Isles is made up of Athe European Conti
30、nent and Great Britain Bthe UK and the Republic of IrelandCEngland,Scotland and WalesDseveral thousands of islands to the west and off the European Continent33Which of the following figures shows the correct position of Great Britain? 34From the third paragraph we can infer that Great Britain has a
31、population of about _millionA. 46 B. 54 C.60 D.5735Which of the following statements is TRUE? AGreat Britain is six times larger than Wales in areaBEngland is six times larger than Scotland in areaCScotland is six times larger than Wales in areaDEngland is six times larger than Wales in area第二节 (满分1
32、0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 Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships?Well,let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly longterm relationship(36) Do not hide things from them,do not lieDont be afraid to say things that isnt very
33、 flattering about yourselfGetting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationshipIf theres no trust,theres nothing thereSo please be honest and theyll learn to open up to youMake sure you give them respectNow respect isnt just simply treating her or him nicelyTheres a lot more to
34、 itYou have to learn to adjust to their liking(37 )_ Dont just think about yourself,think about what your partner needs out of it as well(38) Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same timeMake them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future
35、 withThis is an important step in a relationshipYour partner has to be able to count on you when neededMake sure you have a good sense of humor with themLaughter is the key to happinessLaugh a lot with them,joke with themLaughter may seem silly,but its the secret to a lot in lifeIt will keep the spa
36、rks alive(39 ) Make sure the communication is goodThis goes along with trust,but always communicate how you feel,even if its something that upsets youInstead of screaming,talk to them (40) Its important to communicate this to them,not keep it bottled upAShow them your personalityBBe an honest person
37、 with themCMake sure you are reliable to your partnerDLaughter keeps the relationship strong and lastingEDont start to neglect them and make them feel unwantedFBasically,learn to study your partners moods,wants and needsGIf they did something that made you unhappy,tell them about it in a respectful
38、manner第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节)第一节:完形填空(每题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。Recently I understood the true meaning of loveThe(41) was Kane,my neighbor Jolines twoyearold sonKane was born with a physical problem on his(42) And I witnessed the(43) that Kanes physical short
39、comings had on his familyI also witnessed much more than thatI saw a (44)_ family that embraced (拥抱) this special childA family that wouldnt allow Kane to know he was (45) Joline had constructed a small cart just a few inches off the floor for his son to(46) Kane used his hands to move about,and the
40、 cart (47) him to go to any place just as everyone else was able to doKane was not just a member of the family,but the(48) of the familyWith a wide smile,it was easy to see that even at the age of two,Kane liked to (49)_ with people very muchWith wisdom of an individual,this boy even(50) the most co
41、mplex of human emotionsLater I came to(51)_ that this child was sent to help some of us who werent just getting what love was all aboutKane demanded attention,(52) not because of his mobility (移动能力) challenges or other apparent shortcomingsIn his mind,he had no(53) or shortcomingsThe(54) was that he
42、 received attention because he was alive and real and had so much to offerKane (55) me in a deep wayHis ability to refuse to be different has(56)_ meKane was and is (57) lots of warm and powerful energy to meFrom him and his family I learnt the(58) :love surpasses (超越) all thingsI can only imagine t
43、hat as the parent of a child like Kane one might be filled with(59) But I believe that having a child like Kane is actually a(n)(60) The parents of such special babies are angels too,just as the babies are41A problemB matterC reason D pressure42A handsB eyesC legsD arms43A comment B effect C demandD
44、 look44A similarB fairC practicalD wonderful45A irregularB difficultC differentD terrible46A go aheadB speed upC get around D turn out47A invitedB allowedC advisedD caused48A symbolB signalC markD center49A communicateB compareC agreeD compete50A remindedB understoodC discoveredD trusted51A recogniz
45、eB realize C imagineD experience52A andB orC asD but53A promisesB expectationsC challenges D chances54A goalB resultC possibilityD truth55A touchedB stoppedC caughtD kept56A puzzledB shockedC inspiredD amused57A evenB yetC stillD almost58A subjectB lesson C noticeD skill59A excitementB determination
46、C angerD anxiety60A abilityB exceptionC problemD advantage第二节(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(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese Kung fu is a 61._(tradition) Chinese culture. It is probably one of the earliest sports that use both 62._(strong) and brain.The theory of kung fu is based 63._ classical Chines
47、e philosophy. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline, and art. It can date back to ancient times 64._people used sticks to fight against wild animals and they gradually 65._(gain) experience in self-defense.Chinese kung fu
48、is a large system of theory and practice, 66._(combine) techniques of self-defense and health-keeping. In sports like track and field and boxing, an athlete 67._(usual) has to retire from full participation in his 30s. That is because 68._(injury ) suffered during years of active sport participation
49、 at a young age affect our ability to continue exercising in later life. In Chinese kung fu, however, a difference 69._(make) between “external”(外部的) and “internal”(内部的) kung fu. Its said that in external kung fu, you exercise your muscles, bones and skin while in internal kung fu, you train your sp
50、irit, qi and mind. So the external body weakens later in life, but on 70._contrary, internal kung fu continues.第四部分:写作(共两节)第一节:短文改错(满分10分)71(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:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1每处错误
51、及其修改仅限一词;2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。In life,we make many decisions,some of what are so important that they affect us greatlyMy latest decision is made when I entered Senior 3 in Miss Zhangs classSince I was not good in English,Miss Zhang asked me to listen attentive in class and put down some notesTher
52、efore,I was never a good listenerI went on in my own way,ignore her suggestions completely until Miss Zhang had talk with meHe made me realize the importance of notetakingFrom this experience,I have realized a good decision benefits from peopleWe should learn to take others advices and do the right
53、things第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,你的美国笔友Jason对CCTV播出的一档节目经典咏流传(Everlasting Classics )非常感兴趣,写信向你询问该节目的有关情况,请你根据下列提示,用英语给他写一封回信,内容包括:1 节目的宗旨:欣赏古诗之类,;2 节目的内容:将古诗词与音乐相结合、近百位歌手受邀演唱;3 你对节目的看法注意:1 词数100 左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);2 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Jason,I am very glad to hear from you Best wishes Yours,【参考答案】21-23
54、DAD 24-27BCDC 28-31CACD 32-35 DBBD 36-40BFCDG 41-45 CCBDC 46-50CBDAB 51-55 BDCDA 56-60 CCBDD语法填空(61)traditional(62)strength (63)on/upon (64)when (65)gained(66)combining (67)usually (68)injuries(69)is made (70)the改错 In life,we make many decisions,some of what are so important that they affect us whic
55、hgreatlyMy latest decision is made when I entered Senior 3in Miss Zhangs was classSince I was not good in English,Miss Zhang asked me to listen attentive in class at attentively and put down some notesTherefore,I was never a good listenerI went on in my However own way,ignore her suggestions complet
56、ely until Miss Zhang hadtalk with ignoring a meHe made me realize the importance of notetakingFrom this experience,I Shehave realized a good decision benefits from peopleWe should learn to take others advices and do the right thingsadvice参考范文Dear Jason,I am very glad to hear from youKnowing that you
57、 are interested in the programme Everlasting Classics on CCTV,I am very pleased to tell you something about itThe programme is aimed at helping us appreciate the beauty of the Chinese poetry as well as promoting the spread of Chinese traditional cultureIt combines classical poetry with popular music
58、 in a perfect wayNearly one hundred singers have been invited to sing poetry to beautiful pieces of musicSo fascinating and wonderful is the programme that it is highly thought of by many viewersIt is universally acknowledged that it is one of the most popular programmes these daysI hope that you will enjoy my introductionIf you want further information,please let me knowBest wishes.Yours, Li Hua