1、英语试题（时间：100分钟 总分：150分）注意事项：1、 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上；并将条形码粘贴在指定区域。2、 第卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试卷上。3、 第卷答案用黑色签字笔填写在试卷指定区域内。第卷第一部分 阅读理解第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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。AIn America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are
2、 often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.Even though theyve done this already in the middle school, its still important to find where their classrooms are. Mos
3、t schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman(新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to f
4、ind different places in the school.One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there
5、are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications. The school office will hav
6、e a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.Whats more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.1. According to the text, most students feel _ when entering the
7、high school.A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. disappointed2. Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?A. There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.B. The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.C. Summer activities begin before school starts.D. The sc
8、hool office can help new students join school clubs.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell the new students how to learn in high schoolB. To introduce new schoolsC. To give the teachers some adviceD. To give advice to new high school studentsBIf youre reading this, then youre probably studyi
9、ng English. Maybe you speak a couple of other languages too. But what are the British like when it comes to learning languages?According to a survey published by the European Commission, the British are officially the worst language learners in Europe-62 percent of them cant speak any other language
10、 apart from their own! While 38 percent of Britons speak at least one foreign language, only 18 percent speak two.However, the European Union data show that 56 percent speak at least one foreign language and 28 percent speak at least two. Moreover, 51 percent of EU citizens can have a conversation i
11、n English.Learning a foreign language is not a popular choice at schools in Britain; children start studying a foreign language at the age of 11 and many give up completely at 14. So why dont young people continue with languages at school? Research suggests that students think that it is more diffic
12、ult to get good grades in languages than in other subjects such as science or history.The government is now looking for different ways to improve language learning. One idea is to start much earlier and introduce foreign languages from the age of five. Another plan is to give schoolchildren more cho
13、ices and expand(增加) the range of languages taught to include Arabic, Mandarin and Urdu.Mandarin is predicted to become the second most popular foreign language learned in UK schools. Gareth from Wales says, I am learning Chinese and find it fun. Another student, Thomas from London, says, Just saying
14、 that I learn Mandarin impresses people. Even having a very basic level gives you an advantage. Brighton College headmaster Richard Cairns says, One of my key tasks is to ensure that pupils are equipped for the realities of the 21st century. One of those realities is that China has the fastest-growi
15、ng economy in the world.It may be a challenging task to change the Brits attitude to learning languages but the government is determined to try.4. What does the survey published by the European Commission indicate?A. Britons arent fond of speaking other languages.B. Britons are the people who are ex
16、cellent in languages.C. More than half of EU citizens can only speak one language.D. English is a second language to half of EU citizens.5. Why dont British students pick up foreign languages?A. Because they dont want to make an effort.B. Because they have too many subjects to learn.C. Because Engli
17、sh is the most widely spoken language.D. Because they feel other languages boring and useless.6. What does the passage mainly tell?A. British students are poor in language learning.B. British students are losing their advantages of learning languages.C. There is no need for the British to learn othe
18、r languages.D. The British government is encouraging language learning.CFamily fights are never pleasant. Whether you are dealing with a loud sister or a stubborn mom or dad, the situation can be bad. At least thats what we have learned to expect.What if it could be different? What if family fights
19、and conflicts could be turned into opportunities to become closer? What if problems could be solved with everyone walking away feeling more deeply cared for and loved?Family fighting is, on one level, about power. Someone is telling someone else what to do. In a short moment, emotions(情绪) can be bro
20、ught out and the fight is on. You can go down that old road or you can try something different.In any fight, you have a need to be listened to and understood. People raise their voices and shout at each other because theyre not being listened to. Its totally unconscious. You want your mom or dad to
21、listen and understand. But you always seem to forget the person youre fighting with has the same need to be listened to. So if you can put aside your need for a few minutes, the situation will change quickly. Give the other person some time to express his or her feelings, and you will earn your turn
22、 to be listened to.And while you are listening, you have to listen for the right information. The best way to do this in emotional situations is to forget most of the words because many people cant express what they are feeling with words alone, especially when they are upset.But if the situation st
23、arts to get out of hand, it would be wise to just calm down and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time. The situation will die down quickly, usually in less than 30 seconds. You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better
24、time.This way, everyone will feel respected and listened to, even when there is conflict. Emotions will be understood and respected, and it will bring your family closer together.7. From the first 3 paragraphs, we can conclude that _.A. people had better avoid family fights.B. family members fight t
25、o control each otherC. family fights can be changed into something positiveD. when family members fight, its worse as they know each others weakness8. In the authors opinion, the key to dealing with family fights is to _.A. satisfy the need to be listened to firstB. make sure that youre the first to
26、 be listened toC. pay no attention to what others say in emotional situationsD. stop quarrelling when you feel you are giving orders9. When the situation gets out of control, its best to _.A. wait for a suitable moment to speakB. let the other person express their feelingsC. work on a written agreem
27、ent firstD. move on to problem solving10. The main purpose of this article is to _.A. tell readers that family fights are not that badB. teach reader how to listen in family fightsC. remind readers to show respect in family fightsD. give advice on dealing with family fights第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短
28、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 can teenagers keep themselves from suffering from loneliness? Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery(恢复) from loneliness._11_. A smile and a friendly greeting for the student behind you in line at the cafeteria(餐厅) wont make you best friends. But
29、it will make you both feel good. It also can make it easier to interact(互相影响) the next time, and the time after that.Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the dancing party makes you feel like you just dont belong, try joining a special-interest group. _12_. Just because you feel left o
30、ut in one group doesnt mean youll feel like an outsider in every other one. Look for a group that allows you to feel comfortable gradually.Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for friendship. Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for othe
31、rs rather than waiting for them to make you feel better. _13_. Help a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make._14_. Loneliness is an absence of quality friendship, not of a particular quantity of friends. Thats why its important to kn
32、ow how to select a friend.You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly, you will behave in proper ways that encourage people to be friendlier to you. _15_. But starting the first step of positive expectations can make all the difference.A. Choose the right people.
33、B. Loneliness wont last long.C. So consider becoming a volunteer.D. Reach out to others but start small.E. It can be hard work to be positive toward others.F. Maybe its the drama club or the marching band.G. This harmful attitude can continue into adulthood.第二部分 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.
34、 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。One day, when I was in high school, I saw a kid named Kyle from my class walking home from school with all his books. I thought to myself, “ 16 would anyone bring home all his books for the weekend? He must really be 17 .”As I was walking, I sa
35、w several kids running toward him. They ran at him, 18 all his books out of his arms and he fell down in the dirt. His glasses went 19 and landed in the grass.My 20 went out to him. So, I ran over to him. 21 I handed him his glasses, he looked at me and said, “Hey, thanks!”I helped him pick up his b
36、ooks, and asked him where he lived. As it 22 , he lived near me. We talked all the way home. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.Kyle was the 23 student of our class, one of those guys that really found 24 during high school. Therefore he had the honor to prepare a 25 speech. On
37、 the graduation day, I could see that he was 26 . So, I patted(拍) him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, youll be 27 !” He looked at me and smiled.He cleared his throat, and began. “Graduation is a time to 28 those who helped you make it through those 29 years. Your parents, your teachers but most
38、ly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best 30 you can give him.”I just looked at my friend with 31 as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to 32 himself over the weekend and was carrying his books home. “Thankfully, nothing happened.
39、 My friend 33 me from doing the unspeakable(不能说出来的).”Not until that moment did I realize that you should never underestimate(低估) the 34 of your actions. With one small act you can 35 a persons life. For better or for worse.16. A. WhereB. HowC. WhenD. Why17. A. wonderfulB. cleverC. stupidD. anxious18
40、. A. knockingB. catchingC. takingD. throwing19. A. lostB. sendingC. flyingD. broken20. A. headB. heartC. handsD. thought21. A. WhileB. AsC. BecauseD. Once22. A. passedB. went onC. turned outD. came up23. A. hardestB. topC. favoriteD. luckiest24. A. friendshipB. pleasureC. themselvesD. it25. A. gradu
41、ationB. schoolC. classD. college26. A. nervousB. excitedC. proudD. crazy27. A. famousB. honoredC. praisedD. great28. A. thankB. rememberC. rewardD. congratulate29. A. happyB. excitingC. oldD. difficult30. A. chanceB. giftC. helpD. favor31. A. wonderB. disbeliefC. anxietyD. pride32. A. testB. enjoyC.
42、 killD. hurt33. A. protectedB. freedC. warnedD. saved34. A. powerB. useC. priceD. meaning35. A. destroyB. understandC. saveD. change第卷注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节， 满分45分)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。Its a touching Christmas story, but not in the _36_ (traditi
43、on) way. Its about a seriously ill 5-year-old boy _37_ died in Santas arms in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the United States.Eric Schmitt-Matzen, 60, a part-time Santa, received a call _38_ a nurse at a hospital several weeks ago, saying a dying 5-year-old boy wanted to see Santa Claus. Schmitt-Matzen d
44、ressed and rushed to the hospital. Walking into the boys room, he asked people _39_ (leave) if they couldnt hold back their _40_ (tear). He picked up the boy and held him in his arms.“They say Im going to die,” the boy told him _41_ (sad). “What can I tell them when I get to where Im going?”Schmitt-
45、Matzen said. “When you get there, you tell them youre Santas Number One elf (小精灵), and they will let you in.”The boy asked, “They will?” Then he _42_ (sit) up and gave Schmitt-Matzen a big hug and asked one more question: “Santa, can you help me?” Schmitt-Matzen wrapped his arms around the boy. Befo
46、re Schmitt-Matzen could say anything, the boy died right there. Santa let the boy stay, hugging and _43_ (hold) onto him.Schmitt-Matzen was _44_ sad that he wanted to cry.The story was printed, and people were _45_ (move) when they read it.第三部分 写作(共两节， 满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的朋友Tom因为和父母之间有一些分
47、歧，给你写了封求助信。他的烦恼有：1.他周末想看电视，可是父母除了学习，什么都不让他做。2.父母不理解，觉得他每门功课都应该是班上最好的，还经常看他的日记。3.请你根据以上情况给他回信并提出建议(至少两条)。注意：1.短文应包括所提供的所有内容，也可以适当发挥。2.词数：100词左右。Dear Tom,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman w
48、ith a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell, “How stupid you are! Youre good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school.
49、 After he entered middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David believed. But one day it all changed.One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to wri
50、te a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading the book. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didnt give it much thought. But the next day to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written.When Da
51、vid read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised.David became very interested in writing. He often wr
52、ote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs Brown always correct them for him. Mrs Brown always corrected the mistakes he had made and gave him good advice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no lo
53、nger that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his co
54、untry. And he owed his success to Mrs Browns encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy
55、. _ _Paragraph 2:The mother was ashamed when she heard that. _英语答案第卷（选择题，共65分）第一部分 阅读理解第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)1-3 BDD 4-6 AAD 7-10 CAAD第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)11-15 DFCAE第二部分 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)16-20 DCACB 21-25 BCBBA 26-30 ADADB 31-35 BCDAD第卷（非选择题，共55分）第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节， 满分
56、45分)第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)36. traditional 37. who/ that 38. From 39. to leave 40. tears41. sadly 42. sat 43. holding 44. so 45. moved第三部分 写作(共两节， 满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)Dear Tom,You told me that you feel unhappy recently, for you disagree with your parents about what you should do or what you shou
57、ldnt do.You do well in Maths and Chinese, while you find English and physics difficult to learn. Youre under great pressure from studies. However, your parents dont understand you and insist that you should be the best at every subject in your class. Whats more, they often read your diaries. Besides
58、, you feel like watching TV at weekends, but your parents allow you to do nothing but study. Worst of all, youre so annoyed that you shows no interest in your study at all. I think, first of all, you should communicate with your parents, telling them your trouble. And you should cheer up as soon as
59、possible, working hard to quality yourself for a job in the future. Additionally, youd better turn to your teachers for advice and make a plan on how to improve your English and physics.Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分25分)Paragraph 1:Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.
60、 He went to the woman , who immediately recognized him because she had read his books and seen his pictures. David started to chat with her. He told her that what she said to her boy was not appropriate. Then he told her about the encouragement he once got from Mrs Brown. In the end, he said, “I cou
61、ldnt have become a writer if I had believed I was good at nothing.”Paragraph 2:The mother was ashamed when she heard that. She realized that she shouldnt have called her son stupid, which would make his lose confidence in himself. So she said, “Thank you for your advice. Ill never say such things to him again. Instead, Ill find out what hes good at and encourage him.” The woman then left with the boy. Looking at the back of the boy, David felt relieved, hoping his action could make some difference to the boy.
